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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:
DATE OF MORTGAGE: broadstreet.zone(48036);
May 09, 2016
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $180,224.00
MORTGAGOR(S): Jason A Payne and Kimberly R Payne, spouses married to each other
MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Marketplace Home Mortgage, LLC, its successors and/or assigns
DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: broadstreet.zone(50962);
Recorded: May 12, 2016 Washington County Recorder
Document Number: 4066662
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE:
And assigned to: Pacific Union Financial, LLC
Dated: June 21, 2017
Recorded: June 27, 2017 Washington County Recorder
Document Number: 4117252
Transaction Agent: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.
Transaction Agent Mortgage Identification Number:
1002491-2000079534-9
Lender or Broker: Marketplace Home Mortgage, LLC
Residential Mortgage Servicer:
Pacific Union Financial, LLC
Mortgage Originator:
Not Applicable
COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Washington
Property Address: 6364 151st Street Ct N, Hugo, MN 55038-8494
Tax Parcel ID Number:
16.031.21.33.0047
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 13, Block 1, Sweet Grass Meadows 2nd Addition, Washington County, Minnesota
AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED

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FOREST LAKE, MN
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING broadstreet.zone(48036);
JULY 13, 2017
Revised for Publication
The following unapproved minutes have been revised for publication and will be approved at the next Regular School Board Meeting. The full text is posted on the district web site, available by standard or email, and for public inspection at the school district offices during normal business hours.
The mtg of the Schl Bd of ISD No. 831, Forest Lk., MN, was called to order by Rob Rapheal at 6:00 pm on 7-13-17, at the Schl Dist Offices. At roll call the following mmbrs were present: Corcoran, Morehead, Odegaard, Olson, Peterson, Rapheal, Theisen, and Supt. S. Massey, ex officio.
Consent agenda: Mmbr Peterson moved appvl of agenda items 3.1-3.4. The motion was 2nd by Mmbr Theisen. All mmbrs present voted aye and the motion carried. broadstreet.zone(50962);
Appvd the bills as of 7-13-17 totaling $6,629,577.35 broken into the following funds:

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THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage:broadstreet.zone(48036);
DATE OF MORTGAGE:
April 6, 2011
MORTGAGOR: Mary Ellen Schintz, a single woman.
MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for U.S. Bank N.A. its successors and assigns.
DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Filed April 19, 2011, Washington County Registrar of Titles, Document No. 1206001 on Certificate of Title No. 24494.broadstreet.zone(50962);
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: U.S. Bank National Association. Dated February 11, 2016 Filed February 12, 2016, as Document No. 1238929.
Said Mortgage being upon Registered Land.
TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.
TRANSACTION AGENTS MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE:
100021200003132262
LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: U.S. Bank N.A.
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER:
U.S. Bank National Association
MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1344 4th Street, Saint Paul Park, MN

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Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather

Jim Harley Jr., age 81, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2017 after a short battle with leukemia.
Retiree of The Bureau of Engraving and Harley Automotive. Jim was an outdoorsman. He enjoyed boating and snowmobiling, but most of all, spending time with his family. He also volunteered at Calvary Cemetery and the Church of St. Peter.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Bridie; wife, Jan; grandson-in-law, Chad Hansen.
He is survived by his wife, Emilie; children, Maureen (Doug) Kiekhafer, Barbara (Jeff Werth), Jim (Lori), Cheryl Cook, John (Stacey) Cook; grandchildren, Rachel (Don) LeRoux, Jacquie (Dan) Undem, Blake, Brett, Chase, Matt (Alecia), Lauren, Hannah, Christian, Hailey; great-grandchildren, Lydia, Ava, Maddie, Katie, Eleanor, Carson, Jaelyn, Addy; brother, Jack; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial 12 Noon, Wednesday, July 19th at The Church of St. Peter, 1250 S Shore Dr.,

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Sophia Reneé Fleming, age 15, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully, while surrounded by family on Sunday, July 16, 2017.
She is survived by her mom, Lisa Fleming (fiancé, Eric Hermansen); dad, Russ (Jeri Parkin) Fleming; brother, Jackson Fleming; grandparents, Dean andEllie Funk of Brooklyn Park, Henry and Irene Fleming of Flagstaff, AZ; many other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service 2 p.m., Friday, July 21, 2017 at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation 4-8 p.m., Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation also one hour prior to service at the church. Interment at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Forest Lake. Memorials are preferred to the family. Please plant a tree in Sophie’s honor.
Cards and memorials may be directed to Mattson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 343 N. Shore Drive, Forest Lake, MN 55025. Online condolences may be made at www.mattsonfuneralhome.com.

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Loving Mom, Grandma, Nana and SisterNorma Johnson, age 89, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 18, 2017.
Norma’s deep faith in the Lord was the foundation that carried her through life’s journey. Her greatest pleasure was to enjoy time spent with family and friends. Her love for competitive games found her playing cribbage and Wii bowling. Bingo, Farkle, and all card games filled her days and brought her joy.
Preceded in death by husband, Norman; son-in-law, Rex George; siblings, June Koester, Bonnie Johnson, Kenneth Baker.
Survived by children Douglas (Iris) Johnson, Debra (Gary Long) George, Doreen “Dee” (Jim) Moore, Donna (Frank) Johnston; grandchildren, Joette, Leah, Rene, Andrea, David, Timothy, Miranda, Samantha; 17 great-grandchildren; brothers, Amil (Marian) Baker, Nolan Baker, Ronald (Jeanne) Baker, Richard Baker; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.
A Celebration of Norma’s Life will be 6:30 p.m. Friday July 21st with visitation beginning at 4

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Loving husband, dad and grandpa
Thomas E. Whalen, age 84 of Linwood, MN died peacefully on July 15, 2017.
Preceded in death by son-in-law, Glenn Bohnen.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Florence, and their children, Terrie Bohnen, Glen, Todd, Jennifer (Doug) Bender; six grandchildren, Matthew Bohnen (Jodi), Christine Berg (Guy Humphrey), Melissa Gnerer (Andy), Michael Whalen, Daniel Bender, Andrew Bender; nine great-grandchildren, Chandler, Tyler, Matthew, Emilee, Grace, Brayden, Hannah, Madeline, Brook; three sisters, Colleen (Richard) Bachmeier, Joy (Roger) Nellessen, Annette Howard; and other extended family.
He proudly served his country in the United States Marines and was a veteran of the Korean War. His passions in life were…woodworking, camping, fishing, walking in the woods, spending time in Grand Marais, MN, and the love of his family.
Celebration of His Life will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 6, at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Family

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Submitted photoThe Bikers Against Soldier Suicide bike run and festival will take place July 22 and end at the VFW in Forest Lake.
Mike Doughty, or “Selfie” as he is known among his biker friends, has a special spot in his heart for the sacrifice that members of the armed forces make. He is also very aware of some of the struggles they face when they return home from active duty.
“As members of the Second Brigade Motorcycle Club, we ride for our veterans,” he said. “We ride to honor their sacrifice and support the memory of those we have lost.”broadstreet.zone(48036);
One of the main fundraising events of the year for the Second Brigade is the Bikers Against Soldier Suicide bike run. This year, the event will be held July 22 and end in Forest Lake.
“Studies (Department of Veterans Affairs 2012 Suicide Data Report) show that 23 veterans a day commit suicide and

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Letters will be accepted for the Open Forum for publication in the next available issue after receipt. Letters may be sent to Forest Lake Times, 146 N. Lake St., Suite 125, Forest Lake, or by e-mail to ryan.howard@ecm-inc.com. Letters should not exceed 250 words and must be signed with the writer’s name, address and telephone number. Deadline is noon Monday. The newspaper reserves the right to edit letters and assure that rules of libel and good taste are not violated. Letters by the same writer will not be published more than once per calendar month.
Good preparationbroadstreet.zone(48036);
I would like to express my appreciation to the Forest Lake Area School District and more specifically Forest Lake High School. Upon graduating from FLHS in 2016, I moved south to attend the University of Kentucky to study human nutrition and pre-medicine. I’d been told to be prepared for college, as it would

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Amy Doeun
Linwood Reporter
The Linwood Town Board approved its annual audit by Smith and Schaffer at the township’s June 27 meeting. Town Clerk Pam Olson said that the audit is done annually and gives a solid view of expenditures. She explained that her work is mostly limited to cash payments but that the audit gives a full view or expenses.broadstreet.zone(48036);
“We plan our budgets about two years in advance, so in spring 2017 we are budgeting for 2018,” she said. “The people approved the levy, but the board sets the budget.”
The 2016 audit came back with some overages. The total budgeted was $361,400. The amount spent was $422,959, resulting in an overage of $61,559.
Olson explained that the overages were due to the building renovation.
“In January of 2015, when we were planning the 2016 budget, the building renovation was not even on the horizon,” she said. “It was an unexpected expense.”
The audit is

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