Barbara J. (LePak) Haslerud, age 70, of Duluth, died on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, from angiosarcoma, two months after her diagnosis. She died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Duluth on October 12, 1951, to Bernard Paul and Barbara (Swor) LePak. Barb was a 1969 graduate of Duluth Cathedral High School. She attended UMD and worked at St. Mary’s Hospital as a unit clerk transcriber. She married Charles Albert Haslerud on August 4, 1973, at First Lutheran Church. After having children, she chose to stay home and dedicate her time to raising her two daughters, Heather and Kathryn. Barb later returned to a successful career in sales at American Chicle Company and Russel Stover Candies. In her 50’s, Barb returned to school to prepare her for a new career, graduating with honors from WITC’s Certified Medical Assistant program. She worked for 10 years as a CMA in Essentia Health’s weight management department, retiring in 2017. Barb dearly enjoyed h
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Cheers: To local government. A new year has brought a slew of swearing-in ceremonies for local officials. City councilors in Vancouver and Camas have officially taken office after being elected in November, and Battle Ground has a new mayor chosen by city council members. Meanwhile, Eileen Quiring O’Brien has retained her seat as Clark County chair, being elected by council members following a voter-approved change to the county charter.