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Dragon wrestlers get a little salty Members of the Dragon wrestling squad got together on Saturday, Dec. 9 to raise funds for the team by selling and delivering bags of water softener salt.

The Pine County Sheriff’s Office reports that one of their own squad cars was stolen from the office parking lot on Dec. 8. The car was found by law enforcement in the Pine City area and returned later that evening. According to a press release, on Friday, Dec. 8 at about 4:30 p.m. it was discovered that an unmarked squad car belonging to the Pine County Sheriff’s Office had been stolen from the parking lot. A possible suspect was quickly identified. A deputy and investigator with the Pine County Sheriff’s Office went to the suspect’s residence near Pine City and located the stolen vehicle parked behind his house. The suspect was located later the same evening returning to his house and was taken into custody SEE SQUAD, PAGE 19

Pine City pals see stars in galaxy far, far away... BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

As “The Last Jedi” debuts this weekend it opens a new chapter for Star Wars fans across the galaxy – and perhaps especially for a group of area friends who have made the science fiction saga a bonding experience as strong as The Force itself. Michael Rike remembers when it all began for him, a long time ago in Pine City’s Family Theater. “I got started back in 1977 when my best friend asked me to go see this movie,” Michael explained. “And I’ve been hooked.” He wasn’t the only one. He and a group of friends – Peter Neinstadt, John Neinstadt, Jon Althoff and James Althoff – all found themselves fascinated by the stories of Luke, Leia, Han Solo and Darth Vader. “I remember sitting with Michael and playing Star Wars,” Jon said. “I love my stormtroopers.” Peter Neinstadt said that one of his first toys was a puppet of the Yoda character from “The Empire Strikes Back.” That first Yoda led to more. “I’ve been collecting ever since,” Peter said. “Everything and anything Yoda from tattoos to Dixie cups to figurines, and stuffed animals.” Michael was paging through a magazine back in 1998 when he read news about something big. Lucasfilm was putting together a fan gathering in Denver, Colorado – the first ever “Star Wars Celebration.” “I called up John and said, ‘Did you see this?’ And John said, ‘Let’s give it a whirl.’ And it’s been a regular thing ever since,” he explained. In Denver, they found long lines – and a chance encounter with Star Wars royalty. “We were standing in line for over three hours,” Peter

County plans aerial maps BY AILENE CROUP NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

said. “I stepped out of the line to see what was happening. Apparently I stepped right through his bodyguards and I plowed into Anthony Daniels.” Peter apologized over and over. Daniels only shook his hand and told him to have a good day. “At this point I didn’t know who he was,” Peter said. “Then I turn around to see Mike and my brother John with their jaws open to the floor. ‘Do you know who that was? That’s C-3PO!’”

Kelly Schroeder, Pine County’s Assessor/ Solid Waste and Zoning Administrator, asked commissioners to approve new aerial photography at last week’s regular board meeting. The county uses aerial photos on its Beacon website. These photos are used by the assessor’s office to record property taxes and ownership, and the site is used by attorneys, title companies and surveyors. Real estate agents also use it for property descriptions and location. In 2011, the county purchased aerial photos for $100,462 from Pictometry International Corp. Schroeder said the county obtained photos from the state at no cost in 2015, but the quality was not up to professional standards. The Beacon site is used by many departments in the courthouse. “My office relies on it, significantly,” Schroeder told the board. She said in 2016, 704,663 property searches were performed with the map feature being viewed 181,989 times equal to 25 percent of the searches. The new photography package from

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Michael Rike, John Neinstadt, Peter Neinstadt James Althoff and Jon Althoff hang out at the Star Wars Celebration this past April.

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Chris’ Food Center earns Silver Plate Award Chris’ Food Center is one of six companies statewide to be recognized for its exceptional efforts to end hunger in its community though the annual Minnesota Grocers Association Bag Hunger Campaign. Chris’ Food Center received the Silver Plate Award for Best Overall Program Support in the Bag Hunger Campaign Silver Plate contest, which offers a chance for campaign participants to get creative with in-store advertising while engaging consumers to end hunger. Statewide, 289 stores and vendors participated in this year’s display contest. In addition to the award, Chris’ Food Center presented a $1,000 donation to the food charity of their choice, East Central Backpack Food Program, on behalf of the 2016 Bag Hunger Campaign. PHOTO PROVIDED

Rail project supporters continue to seek funding BY AILENE CROUP NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Northern Lights Express (NLX) Alliance Board has had another turnover since the November elections. At the Nov. 15 meeting, it was announced that Councilman John Quincy lost his bid for the 11th Ward seat on the Minneapolis council. Just last month, Quincy asked “… how many years and how many miracles…” would it take to get NLX on the tracks. According to the minutes from the October NLX Technical Advisory Committee meeting, the City of Minneapolis’ further membership is in question. At that meeting, State NLX lobbyist, John Ongaro, said he would set up a meeting with Minneapolis for them to clarify their position and ask them to hold off any decision on their membership in NLX Alliance ,until after the first of the year. The Alliance has no original members on the board and no longer controls the purse strings for spending on contracts or management for the proposed project. A special passenger rail division was created by the Minnesota Department of Transportation to manage the project. NLX Alliance is a lobbying group for the project which is funded by the cities and counties that remain members. Members have come and gone. Come - City of Cambridge, City of Duluth, City of Superior, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Gone - Anoka County, Pine County, Isanti County, Douglas County, Wis., Hennepin County The board put off finalizing the 2018 budget at the request of the Chairman Elissa Hansen, also a Duluth city council member, hoping she could leverage more money for NLX after meeting with Duluth’s mayor, Emily Larson.

NLX Technical Advisory member, Ken Buehler, said they were looking at more money being available from the motel/hotel tax in Duluth. Mayor Larson said some additional funds may be coming, according to Buehler. The six remaining members as of November and their membership dues for 2018 are St. Louis and Lake Counties $23,750, Duluth $20,150, Minneapolis $11,400, Mille Lacs Band $11,400, Cambridge $6,650 and Superior, Wis. $6,650 totaling $80,000, That number is down from $95,000 in 2017 and a budget in previous years of near $300,000. There was no quorum of members at the November meeting. In order to get a motion approved for the budget and membership dues funding formula, the board called Superior, Wis. representative Jason Serck to get his vote by phone. He made the fourth member and the motion was approved 4-0. Buehler said the technical advisory committee would be looking at finding more Alliance partners to promote and support NLX. Buehler stated that Alliance’s attorney Steve Fecker said they could get none governmental representatives as funding partners for technical advisory committee. But, they could not be a member of the joint powers Alliance. He went on to say they would put a “full court press” on the newly elected council members and new mayor of Minneapolis to stay on the Alliance. Pine County Chairman Matt Ludwig attended the November NLX meeting. There was no county board member there in October. Ludwig told Pine County Board, at their regular November meeting, that NLX Alliance members talked to him about the county rejoining the Alliance.

WHAT IS NLX? Q & A What is the NLX? The Northern Lights Express is a proposed passenger rail train from the Twin Cities to Duluth. Current plans are for a 152 mile line with stops in Minneapolis, Coon Rapids, Cambridge, Hinckley and Duluth/Superior. How fast will it go? The top possible speed for the NLX is 90 mph, but the average speed for the total route is 60 mph. Would it be faster than traveling by car? Travel time is now estimated at 2 hours 30 minutes from Duluth to Minneapolis. According to Google Maps, a trip from Duluth to Minneapolis by car down I-35 takes 2 hours 17 minutes. What is the ‘Hinckley Loop’? The Hinckley Loop is proposed new-built track off the existing Burlington Northern-Santa Fe (BNSF) line which would take NLX directly to Grand Casino Hinckley. A 2015 ridership study indicated that the train would be used by 50,000 more riders per year if it were routed directly to the casino rather than stopping in the City of Hinckley, but planners assert that this is not enough to offset the estimated $81+million extra cost, and current plans are for a station to be located in downtown Hinckley. Who is running the NLX? Several groups are involved. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) took charge of NLX project planning in 2013. The NLX Alliance is a group which lobbies for the project and makes recommendations to MnDOT. BNSF owns the rail line. The Federal Rail Authority has authorized the project.

Is Pine County involved in NLX? Pine County has been a member of the NLX Alliance since 2007 and paid over $130,000 in dues. In 2013, Pine County board members stopped paying dues, but Pine County was allowed to remain a non-voting member of the NLX Alliance. Will there be a stop in Pine City? No. The closest proposed station is in Hinckley or Grand Casino Hinckley, 15 miles north. Will there be a stop in Sandstone? No regular station stop is planned for Sandstone. The City of Sandstone has asked for a train cleaning station to be built in the city, but other sites are being considered for a possible train cleaning station, and no decision has been made. How much would NLX cost to build? Who would pay? With the reduced speed proposal made public in December 2015, the cost estimates to build the train have come down from $1 billion to $500-$600 million. NLX officials say the federal government would cover up to 80 percent of the cost, while state and local funds would cover the remainder. How much would tickets cost? The cost for a single ticket from Duluth to Minneapolis is estimated at $32. Would there be ongoing costs for taxpayers? NLX officials have gone on the record saying the train would likely require an ongoing taxpayer subsidy of $5 million per year to operate. NLX supporters claim the train would create economic benefits to offset these costs. – Staff report

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Due to the holidays, deadlines are as follows: For the Kanabec County Times and the Pine City Pioneer Dec. 28 issue will be Dec. 22 at noon & the Jan. 4 issue will be Dec. 29 at noon.

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to have fun and share the joy of making music together. Listeners also are welcome to enjoy the music. Call the library (320) 358-3948 the day of the event to confirm.

Magniﬁcent Red Hatters The Magnificent Red Hatters will celebrate Christmas with a lunch at the Pine City Country Club. Activities begin at 11:30 a.m. RSVP to Darlene Collins at 320-629-4684.

DEC. 21

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’Blue Christmas’ service

Come with a loved one or care companion to share concerns and experiences with memory loss from 9:15-10:45 a.m. at SAC’s Enrichment Center, 140 Buchanan St. N, Cambridge, with coffee, treats, activities, companionship. For info call angie Detert 320-364-1115.

A Place for You homeless shelter will host a “Blue Christmas” service on Thursday, Dec. 21 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pine City. The service, which addresses those who have experienced loss and disappointment in the past year, will begin at 5 p.m., followed by soup, sandwiches and cookies. Then at 6:30 p.m. the ‘Blue Christmas Service’ will start, followed with musical performances and a group sing-a-long at 7:30 p.m. All by freewill donation, funds will benefit A Place for You. Email ctuckner@gmail. com with any questions.

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Carols and Candles North Folk Winery, 43150 Blackhawk Rd., Harris, will offer the free event “Carols and Candles” from 5:30-7:30 p.m. with carols sung by Kenny Krona and Gwen Anderson. Soup, bread, dessert and beverage available to purchase. For info call 651-674-7548.

DEC. 14, 15 & 16 Snowmobile Safety Class The Phantom Trail Riders is providing a snowmobile safety class Dec. 14 and 15 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Dec. 16 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Crex Meadows Visitor Center, 102 East Crex Ave, Grantsburg, for more info. contact Ike Nordrum 715-463-2856 or inordrum@grantsburgtelcom. net.

DEC. 15 Isanti County Christmas Project Toy Drop Off Isanti County in cooperation with the Isanti Lions Club and Isanti County Employee’s have a toy drop off located in the main lobby of the Government center and the Isanti County Sherr=iff’s Office. Toys accepted until 12 p.m. on Dec. 15.

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Happiness for the holidays The season of music, lights, snow and Christmas cheer is upon us, and these four young carolers were enjoying every moment of it on Dec. 2.

contest and more. Prizes for the coloring contest will be determined on Dec. 30. This event is sponsored by Hinckley City Hall. for info. Call 320-384-6351, visit www.ecrlib.org or locate the library pages on Facebook and Twitter(@ecrlib). Birch Bark Ornament Workshop Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post is having a workshop to create miniature ornaments from birch bark to decorate for the holidays or give as gifts. A light lunch and refreshments will be provided. Call 320532-3632 or millelacs@mnhs.org for cost and information.

Pokegama Lake Association The Pokegama Lake Association will have their monthly meeting at 9 a.m. with coffee and rolls at 8:30 a.m. Prospective members are welcome to join in at 12965 Lake Line Rd. contact lmclean111@gmail.com for information.

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The Paradise Theatre in Mora will present a free showing of the movie “Nut Job 2” on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 12:30 p.m. Call 320-6793964 or visit www.moratheatre. com for more information.

Continental Ballet Company will perform “The Nutcracker” at 1 p.m. at Richard G. Hardy Performing Arts Center in Cambridge. Tickets available by calling 763-689-6189 or visit www.c-is-schools.org/school/ community-ed.

Fruit baskets for seniors On Saturday, Dec. 16 the Pine City Lions will be delivering fruit baskets to Pine City seniors in the morning. For more information contact Pine City Lions President Bruce Nelson at 320-279-0763.

Holidays in the Library An all-ages story time from 11-11:30 a.m. with songs and finger plays will kick off “Holidays in the Library” at Hinckley Public Library, 106 First St. SE, with daily activities during regular open hours from Dec. 16-30, including ornament making, scavenger hunt, activity pages, coloring

Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution-Isanti Ruby’s Pantry food distribution will be held 9-10:30 a.m. at New Hope Church-Isanti, 114 Dahlin Ave. Isanti. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. For $20 donation receive grocery items. Open to anyone; no income requirements. Bring own boxes. For info call Joyce at 612-7604179 or find Ruby’s Pantry Isanti on Facebook.

Live Nativity Immanuel Lutheran Church 2088 Hwy 70, Mora, Is present-

ing a Live Nativity “Born is the King” from 4:30-6:30 p.m., with Live animals and actors. Bring the family, and enjoy chili/soup supper, it’s free.

Cookies with Santa Come and enjoy cookies with Santa at Eide Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram at 715 Northridge Ct NW in Pine City from 12-4 p.m., get a picture taken and a Christmas gift.

Compassionate Friends The Compassionate Friends is a support group for families who have lost a child, and meets the third Thursday of every month from 7-9 p.m. at St. Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church. For more info, call Carol Peterson at 320-396-3496.

DEC. 26 Braham Crackers & Friends

DEC. 17 Children’s Christmas Musical The children’s Christmas musical, “The Power of the KING,” will be presented by NorthBrook Church at 10 a.m. at North Branch Area High School Auditorium, 38175 Grand Ave. For info call 651-277-0100 or visit nbchurchmn.org.

Garms Family Christmas Concert The Garms Family, of Braham, will offer a southern gospel Christmas Concert at 6 p.m. at North Isanti Baptist Church, 2248 313th Ave. NE, Cambridge; freewill offering, coffee and treats to follow. For info call 763689-3576.

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The Braham Crackers and various musical friends play on the last Tuesday of the month at 11:30 a.m. at Braham Country Floral, 128 Central Dr. W. Call 320-396-2188 for info.

DEC. 20 Acoustic music jam session Area musician Troy Heling will lead an acoustic music jam session from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20 at the Rush City Public Library. All acoustic instruments, voices, levels and styles are welcome. The goal is

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THURSDAY 12/14 Pine City Council: 8 a.m., Pine Government Ctr., Pine City TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. WINDOW-Domestic abuse support group: 6 p.m., Journey North Church, Pine City NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City Pine County LGBT: 7 p.m. Hinckley City Hall Comm. Room SATURDAY 12/16 Model RR club: Askov, 10 a.m., Pine County History Museum SUNDAY 12/17 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. MONDAY 12/18 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church TUESDAY 12/19 Pine County Board: 10 a.m., Pine Co. History Museum, Askov NA: 725 2nd Ave. SW, Pine City, 7 p.m., 320-279-3823, Carrie WEDNESDAY 12/20 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Al-Anon: 725 2nd Ave. SW, Pine City, 12 p.m., 612-387-6094, David Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine City VFW Hall AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center

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Meeting SRVCC The next meeting of the Snake River Valley Conservation Club will be held on Wed. Dec. 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the Pine City VFW.

Monday: Swiss steak, onion roasted potatoes, squash, wheat bread, pudding

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Tuesday: Lemon glazed chicken, wild rice pilaf, vegetable medley, lettuce salad, cran-apple crunch

Race with Legos Kids 6-11 are invited to use Legos to create things that “go” and race others to win prizes from 2-4 p.m. at the Rush City Public Library, located at 240 W 4th Street.

DEC. 31 Free New Year’s Eve luncheon Senior citizens and handicapped individuals are invited to ring in the New Year during daylight hours beginning at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31 at Open Arms Church in Grasston. A free meal will be served at 12:30 p.m. and entertainment by the Mystery Mountain Boys will follow. Call 888-344-5464 for (required) reservations by Dec. 23.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR No need N d for f panic i To the Editor: A recent economic forecast projection for the State of Minnesota found that state wages are growing and that unemployment rates are at their lowest level in the past 17 years, yet the overall forecast projection for the State of Minnesota revealed a slight decline. But there’s no need for panic. The drivers of this forecast are moving forward in a positive way. The economy is strong, but this forecast doesn’t take into account a pair of federal provisions that could eliminate this deficit altogether and might actually put Minnesota into a surplus. As it stands today, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) officials are projecting a $188 million deficit for the remainder of the current biennium. Among the reasons for the shortfall according to MMB: a reduced U.S. economic growth forecast and higher than expected spending on state government programs. In its report, MMB assumed $178 million in spending on the federal Children’s Health Insurance Program. In actuality, when Congress reauthorizes these funds – potentially later this month - nearly all of that funding would be backfilled, which would nearly wipe out the deficit projection. The forecast also assumes Congress will not approve a tax relief bill to justify its lowered growth projections. As it stands today, both the U.S. House and Senate have approved versions of tax relief legislation and are now trying to reconcile the differences between their bills. If we stay on the current track, I believe Minnesota will be in good financial shape and our updated February forecast will look much better. State Rep. Jason Rarick District 11B

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Clariﬁcation Pine City Dragon sophomore Lily Wilson scored her 1,000th point for the varsity basketball squad on Nov. 28.

A-jingling, ring-ting-tingling, too If you’re not in the Christmas spirit yet, a good way to get there is to spend a couple of hours ringing bells for the Salvation Army. I was lucky to be out on a not-so-cold night in the first week in December. Plenty of people were already festive. One lady had blinking lights on her hat. Some of the bargains that people were finding inside led them spontaneously share Editor’s to their discoveries with Soapbox a bell-ringing stranger. “You’d better buy your wife a four-dollar poinMike settia,” one older woman Gainor told me, very earnestly. “They’re beautiful.” The donations came in steadily. Three little kids with big smiles on their faces ran up to the kettle to drop in one dime each. Some people pulled right up in their cars in order to drop a dollar in. A fellow wearing a Phase jacket put in a dollar. A man rode past in his motorized wheelchair, then his machine whined as he put it into reverse and came up to the kettle to place his donation inside. Most folks put in a dollar or two. Some put in $5 or more. Some put in whatever change they had, and some of those you could tell they didn’t have too much to begin with. It made you think of that story from the Gospel of Mark, where Jesus is watching rich people donate to the temple, then sees a poor widow put in a couple of pennies in the pot. “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others,” Jesus said. It’s fun to see people you know, and

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even more fun when they give you a hard time. “I won’t donate unless you sing,” one woman told me. I told her very seriously that I was afraid I’d scare off the customers. She nodded. “Then dance,” she said. Well, I’m no better at that, but it was for a good cause, so I did a clumsy jig for a few seconds, and she laughed and made sure the kettle got a bit more full. You also meet some interesting strangers. One very nice lady invited me to the American Legion for their Sunday bingo game. One guy put a few dollars in and told me, “I hope this works better than last time. The last time I gave to charity the brake lines blew out of my truck.” We both laughed and I wished him luck. One tall, craggy fellow walked out the automatic door and stared into the lot for a long, long moment; he stood there just like John Wayne looking across the prairie at a vast herd of cattle. “I’m trying,” the man told me in a gravelly voice, “to remember where I parked my car.” You hear some good stories too. One man told me, “You need a bigger bell,” and then proceeded to talk about when he was a boy at Catholic school, and one of the nuns (“She was about as wide as she was tall”) would swing a bell the size of an ice cream pail to call the kids back from the playground across the street. “We’d come running,” he said, and he laughed. I smiled politely at one man who was wearing a Packers sweatshirt. He didn’t smile back. It might have been because I was wearing a Vikings baseball cap. But maybe not. I don’t want to judge – it might have been because Packers fans are just unhappy people in general. Two women stopped to put money in the kettle. One of them inclined her head towards her friend. “She’s from Iceland,”

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she said. I wasn’t sure quite how to respond, but when in doubt, punt. “Welcome to Minnesota,” I said. They smiled, so I guess that was the right thing to say. Some folks wished me “Merry Christmas.” I wished them a “Merry Christmas” too. Others said, “Happy Holidays.” I told them “Happy Holidays” right back. When someone put money in the bucket I generally wished them both. I understand that there are some who feel that we ought to say only the one thing, and there are some who feel we ought to say only the other. But to insist on one particular form of wishing another person happiness at this time of year, well, that goes against the spirit of the season for me. It’s like Fred – Ebenezer Scrooge’s nephew – says in Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol:” “I have always thought of Christmas time ... apart from the veneration due to its sacred name and origin, if anything belonging to it can be apart from that — as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time; the only time I know of, in the long calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely, and to think of people ... as if they really were fellow-passengers to the grave, and not another race of creatures bound on other journeys.” Well, these are the things a guy thinks about when he’s standing in the cold with a bell in his hand. We’re all in this together. Even Packers fans. I’m not sure how many slots are open yet, but I’d invite anyone interested in bell-ringing for the Salvation Army to contact Ken Halvorsen at 763-242-3086. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

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of Mrs. M.A. Soderbeck, were united in a very pretty ceremony on Dec. 5. Santa Claus is scheduled to make his annual appearance in Pine City tomorrow (Dec. 18) at the annual Christmas party sponsored by the Pine City Commercial Club. The old-time Christmas program begins at 2:30 and will include skits, music and of course, a visit from Santa.

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10 Years Ago, 2007 Gary Glomski of Pine City says a close description might be “Jack of all trades and master of none,” but in reality, Glomski seems to be the master of everything he gets his hands on – an experienced photographer, vehicle graphics expert, model-building guru, astronomy teacher, life-saving vehicle builder and the holder of a patent for a product that grows crystals in outer space. Richard Lindig, a member of the Pine County Historical Society from Pine City, has organized an exhibit which will be displayed at the new Pine County Courthouse. Miss Teri’s second-grade class at Pine City Elementary delivered 99 pounds of food to the Pine Community Food Shelf. The students wanted to help families have enjoyable Thanksgivings with lots to eat. At the Dec. 5 Pine City Council Meeting, Pine Technical College President Robert Musgrove announced to the council that the best option for the little red school house is demolition. The building housed the Pine City Cooperative Nursery School, and fixing it would cost an estimated $105,000. Student achiever Marie Dutcher is in second grade at St. Mary’s School. She is a hard worker, who loves to write poems and is very creative. Alex Steele thinks problems through and loves to work hard. He is always on task, and respectful of everyone in class.

25 Years Ago, 1992 An undetermined amount of cash was taken from the Willow River branch of the First State Bank of Finlayson by an armed robber Monday morning. A $300 donation from the Forest Lake Sweet Adelines will allow the Adaptive Living class members at Pine City High School to go on some outings this year. The Family Resource Center, a non-

100 Years Ago, 1917

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‘Old-timer’ canoe racers reunite This photo, taken by Dave Christenson, shows a group of former Pine City Boy Scout canoe racers at a gathering sometime around 1975. Back row (l-r) John Allen Lindquist, Mike Meiers, Bob Haedt, Mickey Sommer, John Ellig and Duane Zemek. Middle row: Dave Christenson, Tom Ellig and Wayne White. Bottom row: George Arimond, Dave Machart, Tom Meiers, Jack Sharp and Jim Sharp.

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The regional blackout, staged last Monday, was so far as is known, almost 100 percent perfect all through the affected area. In Pine City no infractions of the law were found and everything went off letter perfect. Miss Adeline Schumacher, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Schumacher of Beroun, and Robert Soderbeck, son

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Dragon hockey beats Princeton, Moose Lake BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

The Dragons hockey team added a pair of big wins to their regular season resume this past week, including their first win over the Princeton Tigers in a decade. Pine City Area evened its record to 3-3 on the season with the recent road wins and continues to round into shape as the young season moves forward. PINE CITY AREA 2, PRINCETON 1 Played on the road on Tuesday, Dec. 5, the Dragons used a third-period power play goal from Jordan Stich to seal the deal. It was a huge win for the program and for Head Coach Grant Nicoll. “It had been around 10 years since Pine City has beat Princeton,” said Nicoll. “As Jonah (Bergstrom, one goal) and Coach Louden will attest, our first time on the bench for the Dragons in that building we lost 16-0. Not to mention the playoff losses the last few years (lost last season in OT), the one-goal games the past few years, and I still hold the 2002 section final loss versus Princeton against them. The monkey is off the boys’ shoulders now.” The contest was a physical one that saw the game tied at 1-1 after a Bergstrom goal in the first period. The Dragons and Tigers skated evenly through-

out an exciting second period, but neither team was able to notch any goals. “The boys had to overcome the mental battle playing Princeton in Princeton,” added Nicoll. “This rink has brought fits to these kids over the past years. The boys controlled play, but there were a few times when it felt like Princeton had six goalies as we tried over and over to get the puck through traffic and in on net. The boys worked hard the entire game and played very well in our own end. We had an amazing team effort.” Alex Laven continued to impress as goalie with 19 saves on 20 shots faced. The Dragons would add another win three nights later in Moose Lake, although the score wouldn’t be nearly as close. PINE CITY AREA 8, MOOSE LAKE AREA 1 The Rebels have been a traditionally strong program but appear to be down in numbers and experience this season. The talent differential in this contest was evident from the outset as the Dragons poured it on early. Notching five first-period goals, Pine City Area came out fast and never looked back. “We thought the boys did a pretty good job getting themselves ready to play,” said Nicoll. “They came out of the gates hot and looked very good

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Dragon sophomore Dusty Bergstrom ﬁghts for the puck in the game against Moose Lake.

offensively. We gave up a few prime-time chances on the back end, which was odd to see as our last game versus Princeton was probably one of our best defensive games in years. The game was very lopsided, and all the kids on the bench got to see ice time.” Highlights included a hat

trick for George Miller, the first American varsity goal for foreign exchange student Jan Zahradka, and a pair of goals for TJ Roth. Bergstrom and Stich added a goal apiece. Laven shared the goalie duties with Logan Belau and Darian Spinks as the three allowed only one combined goal.

The Dragons will now have three games in a five-day stretch. In upcoming dates against Mora/Milaca, Chisago Lakes Area and Cambridge-Isanti, Pine City Area will look to build on the recent successes.

Gymnasts get ﬁrst taste of action BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Result: Finished eighth out of eight teams at Becker Invite Where: At Becker What happened: The Pine City/Rush City Flamingo gymnastics team got their season underway recently in a competition at Becker. There were no individual places awarded at the Becker Invite as the meet is a learning experience for the girls. Athletes get to speak with the judges after each event and discuss ways to improve their scores. “It’s a wonderful experience for the girls to hear corrections from the judges,” said Coach Katelyn Meier. “Great for the coaches to

hear the judges’ opinions and ideas. We have lost about seven girls this season due to graduation and burn out, so while we may not be scoring as high as we are used to, we are so proud of the girls for how they performed at this meet. There were falls and mistakes, as can be expected, but ultimately they had a great first meet, and we look forward to helping them improve as the season progresses.” Willmar won the event with Farmington taking second and North Branch coming in third. What it means: The young Flamingos will continue to work towards improving in upcoming practices and performances.

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Dragon boys show grit in 1-1 week BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Boys basketball season continued this week as the Pine City Dragons went 1-1 over a two-game stretch. The Dragons finished the week with a 2-1 record overall. It was a strange scheduling dichotomy as the Dragons started the week with a rare game against a talented Class AAAA opponent, and closed the week out with a lopsided win against an overmatched opponent from Class A. MINNEAPOLIS SOUTHWEST 72, PINE CITY 55 The Lakers are long, strong and athletic. Hailing from the Minneapolis City Conference, Southwest is used to playing against teams from much larger schools. The pesky Dragons came ready to play in this road game on Tuesday, Dec. 5, playing opportunistic defense while tallying 18 steals, and doing surprisingly well on the glass against such a big school. Pine City played Southwest to an even 33-33 tie at halftime and took a lead early in the second half on a made three-pointer from Clay Logan. Eventually, the Lakers would make a run and put the Dragons away. “What a great opportunity for us to play a (Class) AAAA team like Southwest,” said Dragons Head Coach Kyle Allen. “It was a lot of fun and a great atmosphere. Felt like their length and athleticism ended up wearing us down some as the game went on. We did not shoot great, but we did enough on the offensive end to win the game. We did not do enough on the defensive end of the court to win. That was the difference in a win and a loss in that game. But what a great measuring stick for us.” The Dragons struggled to match up against powerful senior forward Treavon Nystrom, who led the way for the Lakers and never missed a shot from the floor. Defensive rebounding

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The Dragons played dominant basketball on both ends of the court in a 86-20 win over the Ogilvie Lions at home.

opportunities were limited for the Dragons as the Lakers shot a high percentage. The Lakers also went on a big run after the Dragons switched their defense to an extended zone with about six minutes to play. That zone was easily victimized by Nystrom as the Lakers pulled away. Pine City didn’t back down though as Jake Adams, Konnor Jusczak and Nick Hansmann all took big charges in the game. “Our captains, Jake Rademacher and Clay Logan, are going to do a better job of leading us on the defensive end of the floor,” added Allen. “Making sure we are getting our rotations down and not only leading by example, but also holding everyone accountable on the floor and on the bench. When you play a big team like that, your mistakes and weaknesses are magnified.”

Logan led the way on the offensive end with 17 points, but the Dragons struggled to get open shots and seemed to have a problem creating good looks against solid defense. Hansmann was the only other Dragon in double figures with 10. Pine City shot 19 percent from three. PINE CITY 86, OGILVIE 20 In a get-right game at home on Thursday, Dec. 7, Pine City took care of business. The Dragons blew out the Lions early and left no doubts. “We came into this game with some things that we needed to work on, and I was really proud of how the boys responded,” said Allen. “I thought our captains, Clay Logan and Jake Rademacher, really bought in and worked on doing things the right way; leading the way for everyone else.”

Nick Hansmann had a big game on both the offensive and defensive end, leading the team in points with 22 while also utilizing his length and athleticism en route to nine steals. Seth Logan had 18 points on 6-11 shots from beyond the arc while adding six rebounds. Clay Logan nearly missed a triple double with 16 points, nine assists, and eight steals. Konnor Jusczak and Jake Adams continued to take positive steps forward as they move into trying the “creator” role in Pine City’s offense. Koleman Lind got his first varsity points and was the final Dragon in double digits with 11 points. The Dragons followed up that win with another lopsided victory on Monday, Dec. 11. The Dragons beat Onamia 86-25. Full coverage in next week’s Pioneer.

Result: Beat Hinckley-Finlayson 90-23 Where/When: In Hinckley on Friday, Dec. 8 What happened: With a full week to prepare for a single game, the Dragons came ready to play. Defense set the tone as the team built a 53-10 halftime lead on the Jaguars. “We were able to create some turnovers and get some easy baskets,” said Dragons Coach Ted Hasz. “We also started shooting the ball from the perimeter better, which we struggled to do in our first two games. We feel that perimeter shooting is one of our strengths, so we knew it was just a matter of time.” A total of 11 Dragons scored in the contest. Grace Langmade had 17 points, Lily Wilson 15, Ali Brown 11, Lydia Adams nine, Alaina Steele eight, Ashley Faur seven, Hannah Lorsung and Ellie Hasz six apiece, Chloe Alleman four, Jolie Wicktor three and Emily Carpenter two. Wilson had a double-double as she had 10 assists as well. What it means: The Dragons got off to a strong start in the Great River Conference, earning their first conference win of the season. Up next: Home games against Onamia and East Central are next on the schedule, to take place on Dec. 12 and 14.

Several wrestlers stand out in matches BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Result: Robert Decker and Carter Utecht took third at Big Lake, Lukas Kemen added a pair of wins Where/When: At Milaca on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at Big Lake on Friday, Dec. 8 What happened: Although the Dragons lost at Milaca 6912, they did earn wins from Decker and Kemen. Both underclassmen pinned their opponents and wrestled very well. Despite the lopsided loss, the team continued to work, practiced hard throughout the week and showed improvements on Friday at Big Lake in an individual tournament. Decker placed third at heavyweight, as did senior Carter Utecht at 195. Utecht also earned an honorable distinction for three pins in the

fastest amount of time at the tournament. Kemen also continued to show tremendous improvement in winning his first match before losing in the semis. “The way I would describe him,” Head Coach Milo Allen said of Kemen, “is that he outwrestled his experience. As a third-year guy and wrestling at 182 pounds, he’s just wrestling really tough right now. He’s got a couple things to fix here, and I think more wins are coming.” What it means: Although the athletes are still learning and getting into wrestling shape, the season has just begun. More successes will follow. Up next: The squad will head to Ogilvie for their first conference dual of the year on Thursday, Dec. 14, before competing again in Maple, Wisconsin, in a quad on Saturday.

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Robert Decker (photo at left) took third in the heavyweight division, and Carter Utecht (photo above) took third in 195 pounds at Big Lake on Dec. 8.

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By: Julie Samuelson, Chamber President 2017 has been a great year at the Pine City Chamber! My goal as president was to bring FUN into focus as we worked to make Pine City a great place to not only shop, but also own a business. We brought some new ideas to the table to try: wine tasting at a new location with a new format; networking breakfast events with roundtable training in social media, Google maps and training resources; the launch of the #ShopPineCity card in November with a Holiday Madness drawing of $500 in Chamber Bucks as the grand prize. There are also the Chamber Networking Happy Hours added to the mix – Boondoggle Winery is this month on the 21st! Not all of our new ideas will continue into the new year, but many provided enough FUN for us to continue the efforts in 2018. Along with our annual events of Freedom Fest, Pine County Fair Parade and Holiday Madness, Pine City has been filled with fun, new people and smiling faces. Thanks to each one of you! You make Pine City the awesome place it is to work and play. Also a special thanks to the board members and Becky for the extra efforts this past year. As we work together to make a positive difference in Pine City, I am encouraged for what the future has in store. I will still be on the board bringing FUN to the table as Joe Dvorak leads the charge. And remember: You can’t beat FUN, but people sure try!

Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017 5:30 - 7:00 P.M. Boondoggle Winery 31575 St. Croix Rd., Pine City Chamber Members are invited to attend this networking event to connect with other members in a more relaxed environment. Light appetizers will be provided, cash bar available. RSVPs are requested by phone 320.322.4040 or event registration @ pinecitychamber.com

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Exploring loss, ﬁnding hope: Churches plan ‘Blue Christmas’ PRESS RELEASE

Those who would like an evening of Christmas quiet at the height of the busy holiday season will find it at a special service planned by four Pine City churches and A Place for You transitional shelter. Appropriately held on the evening of the winter solstice, the longest night of the year, the Blue Christmas service offers comfort to anyone experiencing loss. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church (ORLC) will host the event on Thursday, Dec. 21. “The service is open to anyone who is looking to be in the presence of others who are seekers of God’s grace, healing and restoration,” said ORLC Pastor Fred Hanson, who will lead the service. “Even if everything is going well in your own life, we tell people to look for others who might be struggling and invite them to come with you to the service.” The evening will begin with a soup and sandwich supper served from 5-6:30 p.m. Collaborating on the meal are ORLC, First Presbyterian Church, Immaculate Conception Catholic

Church and Pine City Evangelical Free Church. A freewill offering will be collected and donated to A Place for You. The Blue Christmas service starts at 6:30 p.m. “The lighting is dim, and the service is prayerful and contemplative,” said Pastor Hanson. “Sometimes it’s hard for people to find words to capture and express what they are feeling, and I think the songs, prayers and liturgy help them do that.” In lighting the four candles on the advent wreath, participants acknowledge and explore different aspects of loss. “The dark valleys of our lives can also be sacred times of healing and new direction,” said Pastor Hanson. The service will conclude with the pastor inviting everyone to light a candle for themselves or someone else. “This is the time in the service where people have the opportunity, if they choose, to release whatever they need to let go of or commit themselves to the healing they desire,” he said. A festival of music will follow the service, beginning at about 7:30 p.m.

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‘White Christmas’ at Legion just like the ones you used to know The Pine City Heritage Players presented “Dreaming of a White Christmas” on Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Pine City American Legion. The whole crew of MaryEllen Sauser, Scott Tolzmann, Paula Schluck, Laura Michels, Becci Palmblade, Signe Reistad, , Miranda Burger, Anna Geary, Cassandra Olson, Michael Filler and Sonda Jacobson.

RATE INCREASE NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNESOTA CUSTOMERS

The MPUC will likely make its decision on our rate request in the summer of 2018. If ﬁnal rates are lower than interim rates, we will refund customers the difference with interest. If ﬁnal rates are higher than interim rates, we will not charge customers the difference.

EVIDENTIARY HEARINGS Formal evidentiary hearings on CenterPoint Energy’s proposal start on Mar. 6, 2018, at the MPUC’s ofﬁces at 121 7th Place East, St. Paul. The purpose of the evidentiary hearings is to allow CenterPoint Energy, the Minnesota Department of Commerce — Division of Energy Resources, the Minnesota Ofﬁce of Attorney General — Residential Utilities and Antitrust Division, and others, to present testimony and to cross-examine each other’s witnesses on the proposed rate increase.

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CenterPoint Energy has asked the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) for approval to increase rates for natural gas distribution service. The requested increase is about 6.4 percent or $56.5 million per year. The requested increase would add about $4.45 to a typical residential customer’s monthly bill. The MPUC may either approve or deny the requested changes, in whole or in part, and may approve a lesser or greater increase than requested for any class or classes of service.

Administrative Law Judge Jeffery Oxley is holding four public hearings on the company’s proposal. CenterPoint Energy customers or other individuals may attend the hearings and provide comment. You are invited to comment on the adequacy and quality of CenterPoint Energy’s service, the level of rates or other related matters. You do not need to be represented by an attorney to provide comments during the public hearings. In case of bad weather, ﬁnd out if a meeting is canceled by calling (toll free) 855-731-6208 or 651-201-2213 or visit mn.gov/puc.

Date

Time

Location

Tuesday Jan. 16

4:30 p.m.

Blue Earth Library, Conference Room 100 E. Main St., Mankato, MN 56001

CenterPoint Energy’s current and proposed rate schedules are available at:

Wednesday Jan. 17

5:00 p.m.

Sabathani Community Center, Conference Room D 310 E. 38th St., Minneapolis, MN 55409

Thursday Jan. 18

6:00 p.m.

Central Lakes Community College, Room E208 501 W. College Dr., Brainerd, MN 56401

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Wednesday Jan. 24

5:00 p.m.

Golden Valley Library, Golden Valley Room 830 Winnetka Ave., Golden Valley, MN 55427

SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS Comment period Comments are accepted through Mar. 16, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. • Comments must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the close date.

The chart below shows the effect of both the interim and proposed rate changes on monthly bills for residential, commercial and industrial customers with average natural gas use:

• Comments received after comment period closes may not be considered. Online comments • Visit mn.gov/puc, select Speak Up!, ﬁnd this Docket (17-285), and add your comments to the discussion. • If you wish to include an exhibit or other attachment, please send your comments via U.S. Mail or by email. U.S. Mail Minnesota Public Utilities Commission 121 7th Place East, Ste. 350, St. Paul, MN 55101 Email

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Customer Type (usage in therms)

Avg monthly usage in therms

Avg monthly bill: current rates

Avg monthly bill: interim rates

Avg monthly bill: proposed rates

Residential 72

$56

$60

$61

Commercial/Industrial 65

$57

$61

$62

- 1,500 to 5,000/year

234

$164

$172

$173

- 5,000 or more/year

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$881

$916

$910

3,539

$1,761

$1,826

$1,816

14,322

$6,861

$7,088

$7,049

59,449

$26,452

$27,127

$27,154

38,061

$17,399

$18,060

$18,195

- up to 1,500/year

Small Volume Dual Fuel Sales Service - up to 120,000/year

Please include the Docket Number(s) in the subject line or heading:

- 120,000 or more/year

• MPUC Docket Number G-008/GR-17-285 • OAH Docket Number 19-2500-34684

Large Volume Dual Fuel Sales Service

1. Your name; 2. The speciﬁc issues that concern you; and 3. Anything you would like to say regarding the Docket.

Large General Firm Service

*Figures above are rounded (to the nearest whole number).

Important: Comments are available to the public on the MPUC’s website, except in limited circumstances consistent with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. The MPUC does not edit or delete personally identifying information from submissions. ©2018 CenterPoint Energy 176165

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SINGING THE PRAISES Meet the people who work hard to make a diﬀerence in our community.

Ed Stoffel: Keeping history alive BY SHIRLEY SCHMIDT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Ed Stoffel has spent his entire life living here in Pine City. Rachael Pierce is his wife of 32 years. Ed owned and operated Stoffel Home Improvement, a retail store, for 12 years then worked in construction – remodeling and painting until retirement. He also spent 24 years serving as Pine City Township Supervisor and 22 years on the Pine County Fair Board. In 1955, Ed and Rachael established the Stoffel Family Memorabilia Museum. The museum celebrates the lives of his parents, Henry and Rose Stoffel. Ed contends, “There’s great value to pass on not only a heritage to the Stoffel descendants and families, but to also pass on an educational and sentimental journey for all.” Ed is the youngest of 11 siblings and is resolute in his desire to preserve his family’s history. The museum is located on the Stoffel family farm west of Pine City and is open to the public during the summer. Ed’s appreciation for local history accounts for his association with the Pine City Area History Association. He helped to organize the association and currently serves as treasurer. Ed has been involved with the Pine County Historical Society for the past six years. He also helped set up displays at the museum in Askov. Ed and Rachael have been lifetime members of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He belongs to the Knights of Columbus and has served as Grand Knight, the head of the organization. As a member, he helps raise funds for charities and scholarships. When asked what advice would he give to someone interested in volunteering, Ed responded, “Anyone wanting to do volunteering in Pine City wouldn’t having any trouble ﬁnding somewhere to serve. There are so many needs.”

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Families travel far with their Pioneer (left) Obi and Natalie Paredez and their two children spent more than two weeks visiting Guatemala with their Pine City Pioneer. (above) Annabel Tollefson and her sister Bernice Ulik brought their Pioneer along on a trip across Ireland, where they visited the Titanic Museum built in 2012 as well as many other places such as the home of Waterford Crystal. Readers can show their Pine City pride by submitting pictures of themselves in exotic locations throughout the world. Send all photos to editor@pinecitymn.com.

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The East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC) is announcing five Feb. 1 grant deadlines for local artists, organizations providing arts programming, and schools within Region 7E (the Minnesota counties of Pine, Isanti, Chisago, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs). • Art in Our Schools Grants: School districts may apply for special arts project related funding up to $3,000. • Small/Art Project Grants: Nonprofit organizations, art groups, school districts, and local units of government may apply for arts funding ranging from $500-$5,000. • Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants for Organizations: Nonprofit organizations etc. may apply for arts funding ranging from $5,000- $15,000. • Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants for Individuals: Individual artists may apply for arts project funding up to $2,500. Eligible applicants must be permanent residents in Region 7E and must have an open to the public component to their project. • Individual Artist Grants: Individual artists may apply for arts project funding up to $1,000. Eligible applicants must be permanent residents in Region 7E. Online applications can be found at www.ecrac. org/grants. For further information call 320-3962337 extension 2 or email: grantinfo@ecrac.org

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Adventures with Rin Tin Tin BY JOHN HOYNY

It was 1956 and my favorite television show was “The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin” on ABC, one of the three TV stations. “The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin” was about a United States Cavalry post in the southwest. It starred a German Shepherd dog named Rin Tin Tin and a little boy named Rusty who was orphaned in an Indian raid and raised by the soldiers. That Christmas I asked Santa for the Rin Tin Tin Fort Apache set. Christmas morning came, we opened presents and I didn’t get it. I was devastated. Our family went to church and then over to grandma and grandpa’s. Come

to find out Santa stopped by over there and left a present with my name on it. I opened it, and it was Fort Apache. I was ecstatic! I played with it for years and always put it away when I was done. Perhaps that’s why I still have it. Yo, Rintie! Pioneer readers are invited to take part in “The Toys We Cherished.” Send in your stories of your favorite toys from childhood to the Pine City Pioneer. Recollections from local people of all ages are welcome. Please email responses to editor@ pinecitymn.com or send to the Pioneer office at 405 2nd Avenue SE. JOHN HOYNY

Pine City’s John Hoyny has fond memories of playing “Rin Tin Tin” for hours as a child.

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Try out for ‘Arsenic’ this February Auditions are coming up for the Heritage Players production of Arsenic and Old Lace, by Joseph Kesserling, directed by Laura Michels. Auditions will be held on Feb. 25 and 27 from 6-8 p.m. in the Pine City High School Auditorium, 1400 Main St. S., Pine City, MN. Performances dates are April 12, 13, and 14 at 7 p.m.. April 15, 2 p.m. Cast will consist of people aged 18+ who are no longer in high school. Come pre-

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Since then, the gang have been regular attendees at all of the Star Wars Celebrations. In 2002 and 2005 they went to Indiana. They went to Los Angeles in 2007, Orlando in 2010 and 2012 and Anaheim in 2015. And in April 2017 they traveled back to Orlando to take part in the biggest Star Wars Celebration yet. For this trip, a new member joined the gang – Jon’s fiancee Amy Moehlmann. Amy admits she is not the most hardcore Star Wars fan. “Let’s put it this way: she never watched Star Wars until she met me,” Jon said. However, once she got to Orlando she was blown away by the scale of the event, and the enthusiasm of the more than 50,000 fans who attended. “I guess I was just expecting going to the convention center down in Minneapolis for the home show or camper show,” Amy said. “But you walk in and you’re just wowed by all the different things, the people and action figures and clothing. Some of them go all out, body paint and all.” They met fans from Great Britain, from Germany, Australia, Japan and Ireland. They got to watch a droid parade, saw a purple Chewbacca, a Lego Princess Leia and Muppet stormtroopers. And the stars of the movies were there too: Star Wars creator George Lucas, Harrison Ford (Han Solo), Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian), Hayden Christensen

(Anakin Skywalker), Ray Park (Darth Maul), John Boyega (Finn), Daisy Ridley (Rey), Forest Whitaker (Saw Gerrera) and Kevin Thompson (Chukha Truk). The event also included tributes to the late Carrie Fischer and Kenny Baker. At one point in the convention a passing Segway ran over Jon’s toe. He looked up, and saw that the man riding it was a bit on the short side. The rider apologized and flashed him the peace sign. Jon had just been clipped by Warwick Davis - also known as R2-D2. In a quirk of fate, Jon met Davis a few days later at Disney World. Davis remembered the close call, and the two took a picture together. “I said, ‘Thank you, Mr. Davis.’ He said, ‘No, thank you for being a dedicated fan,’” Jon said. “Him and Anthony Daniels are the two best.” The group is looking forward to the new movie and getting together for the next Star Wars Celebration in 2019. “It’s an opportunity to take off with your friends,” Peter said. “We’re all brothers. So it’s just natural for us to say, hey, let’s plan a vacation and let’s do it around Star Wars, which has always been our [thing].” After all these years, that galaxy far, far away continues to fascinate Star Wars fans. “I’d say it’s the thrill, the adventure,” Michael said. “Just losing yourself for a while in a place you know can’t exist, but you kind of wish it would.” “You want to be part of it,” Peter said. “That’s right,” Jon agreed. “You want to be part of it.”

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2021 is in the contract in order to lock in the price. Chairman Matt Ludwig asked if the reason Schroeder wanted to replace it now was because it is failing. Schroeder asked how they would measure failure. She said it is used for compliance by her department and for court trials. The current photography is at the end of its usefulness, she said. Dean Larson, Pictometry representative, said the reason Google Maps is not used by counties is because users don’t know when the photo has been taken. Ludwig also said he had used Google Maps in his law enforcement career and they can be off as much as a quarter of a mile. Larson said 70 counties in Minnesota use the Pictometry photos and they usually redo the aerial photography every three years. He said Pictometry also has a mobile application. The board approved the aerial photography contract with Pictometry International Corportation. The county will be photographed in the spring of 2018.

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Fan tributes to the late Carrie Fischer abounded at the most recent Star Wars Celebration.

Pictometry has higher resolution, she said. It has been seven years since the county has had the land “flown” and there have been significant land changes since 2013. The cost of the new aerial photography will be $161,360.75 and will be paid for by the county recorder’s compliance fund. Schroeder said that’s one of the only items for which the fund can be used. The fund takes in about $70,000 each year. The Pictometry contract outlines this payment schedule: $13,520.81 to be paid by Jan. 15, 2018 $40,266.11 upon shipment of the imagery, on or around June 1, 2018 $53,786.92 on the first anniversary of the shipment, on or around June 1, 2019 $53,786.92 on the second anniversary of the shipment, on or around June 1, 2020. The contract also involves a second round of aerial photography in three years with a similar payment schedule. The county can opt out in 2021. The option to photograph the county in

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Grace Pangerl Grace Katherine Erickson Pearson Pangerl passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on Nov. 30, 2017. She was 95 years old. Grace was born on July 31, 1922, on the family farm in Comfort Township. She attended school and would snow ski 13 miles in the winter. She would always tell us that snow skiing downhill was easy, going home uphill “not so much.” She married George Pearson on July 19, 1941, and they made their home in Grasston, Minnesota. They had two daughters. They enjoyed life together until 1960 when George passed away. Grace became Postmaster in Grasston shortly thereafter. Many times, she put her purse in her basket and rode her bike to work. She took several trips while being Postmaster. She was united in marriage to Herman Pangerl on April 3, 1964. They spent many hours fishing on the Snake River, traveling and just enjoying the truly simple things in life. She enjoyed her home and sewing was her favorite past-time. She also enjoyed baking and cooking meals on her wood cookstove as well as putting her feet in the oven to keep them warm. She especially enjoyed haying and having a wonderful meal ready for family and friends that came to help. She was involved with Royal Neighbors, ladies aid, bowling and was active in her church. She was always willing to help in whatever way she could. She took a great deal of pride in her home, community and especially her hometown of Grasston. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; family and friends. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her, and we all have learned so much from her. Most importantly “contentment.” A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, at Hope Lutheran Church in Grasston with Rev. Dean Oelfke officiating. Arrangements by Dresser-Methven Funeral Home, Mora, Minnesota.

Helen Bjork, age 88, of Pine City, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, at Health East Pillars Hospice in Oakdale, Minnesota. Helen was born Feb. 7, 1929, to George and Alice (Dale) Botsaris in Atlanta, Georgia. Helen enjoyed her jobs as a secretary with two architect firms; one in Minneapolis and the other in Minot, North Dakota. She was also a secretary at North Hill Elementary School in Minot and employed as a PCA for 10 years. Helen volunteered with the Red Cross in Minot at the VAMC. Helen’s husband, Bill, worked for John Deere as a territory manager until 1985; when Bill retired they moved back to Pine City. Helen enjoyed trips with the family, reading, gardening, playing cards, going out to eat and visiting with friends. Helen was always there for her family and friends by being very loyal to them and always putting them first. Helen is survived by her daughters Barbara Raudabaugh of Pine City, Lori Mark) Hafner of Vadnais Heights; grandchildren Nick Raudabaugh of Pine City, Amy Raudabaugh of Pine City, Lauren Hafner of Vadnais Heights, Patrick (Larissa) Hafner of San Antonio, Texas; great-grandchildren Landon, Noah and Toby. She is preceded in death by her husband Merlyn “Bill” Bjork; parents George and Alice Botsaris; sisters Mary Harrison, Catherine Leggett and Valler Nordstrand. Funeral services for Helen will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City. A time of visitation is planned for one hour prior to the service at the chapel. The interment will take place at Birchwood Cemetery in Pine City. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel of Pine City. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com

Delores H. Hejny Delores H. Hejny, age 87, of Pine City, Minnesota, died Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, at the Lakeside Health and Rehab Center in Pine City. Delores was born Jan. 22, 1930, in Pine County, a daughter of Fred and Clara (Witt) Mans. She married Harold Hejny on July 3, 1950. Harold passed away Oct. 24, 2002. Delores worked in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at Paul Foss Printing, during that time they lived in New Brighton and Forest Lake, Minnesota. They retired to their home on Pokegama Lake in Pine City in 1981 and lived there until Harold’s passing. Many memories were made while living on the lake. Shortly after, Delores moved into Pine City where she resided for the remainder of her life. Delores enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, tending her flower beds, gardening, fishing and cooking. Delores is preceded in death by her husband Harold; parents Fred and Clara Mans; husband Harold Hejny; brothers Donald, Raymond, Billy and Joe; sisters Bernice, Carrie and Ilene. She is survived by her sisters Donna (Arnie) Johnson, Marge (Ray) Pavek, Eyvonne (Richard) Buckley, Rose Warner; sisters-in-law Betty Mans, Aggie (Rollie) Eull, Marlene Singer, Mae Singer; brother-in-law Dick (Mary) Henderson, many nieces, nephews and friends. The interment took place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service ~ Swanson Chapel, Pine City. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com SEE MORE PEOPLE, PAGE 22

WORSHIP GUIDE

Church of Christ

Grasston Baptist Church

815 7th St. SW, Pine City 10 a.m. Bible Study 11 a.m. Worship Service 4 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible Study. Contact: Greg Douvier 320-420-1302

402 N. Oak St. Grasston, MN 55030 www.grasstonbaptist.org info@grasstonbaptisit.org 320.396.2645 Worship Service 9:30am Sunday School 10:45am

Hands for Pine City

Dale Evangelical Free Church

Outreach Church Meeting at Pine City Library Community Room, 300 5th St. SE P.O. Box 164 Sunday NIGHTS 5-6PM Pastors Julie & Brad Samuelson 320-496-3009 Hands4PC@gmail.com Facebook fan page: Hands for Pine City Existing to be the hands of Jesus to Pine City

45268 Brunswick Rd, Harris, MN 763-689-5817 Pastor/Teacher Dr. Harvey Martin Sunday School, all ages 9:00 am Sunday Service 10:25 am www.daleefc.com Awana, Wed. 6:30-8:00pm Youth, Wed. 6:30-8:00pm

First Presbyterian Church 405 Main St. S., Pine City 320-629-3592 Rev. Rob Spahr www.firstprespinecity.org 10:00 a.m. Sunday School-all ages, No Sunday School-June-August 10:30 a.m. Worship Celebration Wednesday @ 6:15 p.m. Youth Group

Henriette Community Church

Grace Baptist Church

Hinckley Seventh Day Adventist

1 mile Southwest of Pine City on Fairway Road (next to I-35) 320-629-1374 Pastor Tim W. Stratton 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 11:00 a.m. Preaching Service, 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. 7:30 p.m. Wed. Bible study, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Master Clubs for children ages 4 to 6th grade.

550 1st St. NE, Hinckley 320-384-6167 Pastor: Carlos Rodriguez Services, Saturday, 11 a.m. Fellowship lunch 1st and 3rd Saturday following services.

(Free Methodist) One mile North of Henriette on HWY 107 • 320-679-4875 Pastor Marvin Miller Sunday School, 9:00a.m.; Sunday morning Worship, 10:15 a.m.

Hope Lutheran Church Grasston Dean Oelfke, Pastor 320-396-3925 hopelutherangrasston.org

Sunday Worship Service 11am Holy Communion first and third Saturdays and festival days.

Sunday Mornings: Life Class 9 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m.

Pomroy Chapel

2700 320th Ave., Brook Park A NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP For Special events &/or group studies call: 320-679-3925 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Prayer 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Fellowship following Worship

Living Water Fellowship

Hustletown Community Church Non-denominational 17945 Blue Jay Ln. Pastor Bruce Thompson 320-225-9231 Sunday School, 10:15 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.

Open Arms Church of God

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 535 8th St. SW, Pine City 320-629-2935 Monsignor Alek Suchan www.icchurchpinecitymn.org office@icchurcpinecitymn.org Mass: Saturday 5 pm, Sunday 10 am, Confession: Saturday 4-4:30pm, Sunday 9:15-9:45am

Journey North Church Current location: 840 Main St S, behind A&W. Pastor Tim Adams 320-629-6111 Sunday Services: 9 & 10:30 a.m. Nursery, toddlers and KidVenture programs during both services. www.JourneyNorthChurch.com

Living Hope Christian Center Pastor Jeremy Langmade Assembly of God 11914 Fairway Rd. SW, Pine City ¾ mile West of I-35 on Pokegama Lake Road 320-629-6136 Livinghopepinecity@gmail.com

915 W. 8th St. Rush City, MN Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Call 320-358-3818 for weekly Bible studies and youth activities.

406 Pine St., Grasston, MN 320-396-3373 Pastor Gene Sherrod Spirit Filled Worship Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Children’s ministry

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

South Pine Baptist Church

825 Golf Ave SW, Pine City 320-629-2985 Pastor Fred Hanson Sunday services: 8 and 9:30 a.m. Coffee and fellowship between services Sunday school is at 9:30 Sundays. Thursday Service: 5:30 p.m.

Meeting at Pine City Library Community Room 300 5th St SE, Pine City, MN Pastor Dennis Eng 320-336-9292 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible study at 7p.m. (Call for location) www.southpinebaptist.org

320-629-2935 19390 Ave, Beroun, MN Monsignor Alek Suchan Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m.

Pine City Evangelical Free Church 625 Golf Ave SW Pastor Joel Preston Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) 9:15 a.m. Nursery (infant-3yrs) all morning Wednesdays: AWANA (Sept-Apr) 6 p.m.; Frontline (Youth Group), Jr & Sr High 6:00 p.m. Phone: 320-629-2584 Email: office@pcefc.com, www.pcefc.com

Zion Lutheran Church 410 Main St. S, Pine City Worship 9 a.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Growing in Grace Preschool Mon-Wed- Fri a.m. Pastor Glen Kleppe 320-629-3683

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Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 14, 2017 SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 21, 2017 - 10:00 a.m. Board Room, Pine County Courthouse, Pine City, Minnesota Chair Ludwig called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Present were Commissioners Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee and John Mikrot, Jr. Also present were County Attorney Reese Frederickson and County Administrator David Minke. Commissioner Steve Hallan was absent (excused). The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Chair Ludwig called for public comment. There was no public comment. Commissioner Chaffee moved to approve the amended Agenda. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner Mohr moved to approve the Minutes of the November 7, 2017 board meeting and Summary for publication. Second by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 4-0. Minutes of Boards, Reports and Correspondence Pine County HRA Senior Housing Regular Meeting Minutes – September 27, 2017 East Central Regional Library Minutes – October 16, 2017 Commissioner Mikrot moved to acknowledge the Minutes of Boards, Reports and Correspondence. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner Chaffee moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 4-0. Review October, 2017 Cash Balance Fund Oct. 31, 2016 Oct. 31, 2017 Increase(Decrease) General Fund 2,278,990 2,404,375 125,385 Health and Human 22,060 Services Fund (211,268) ( 189,208) 22,060 Road & Bridge Fund 1,069,171 830,943 (238,228) Land Mgtmt Fund 2,116,561 1,956,406 (160,155) TOTAL (inc non-major funds) 15,809,299 16,054,115 244,816 Approve a $100 donation from Robert and Kay Kniefel to the Pine County Sheriff’s K-9 program. Approve a $300 donation from the Sandstone Area Chamber of Commerce to the Pine County Sheriff’s Reserve Fund, to help offset the cost for uniforms, training and equipment. Approve the Resource Officer Contract with the Pine City School District for up to one, full-time School Resource Officer. For school year 2017-2018, the hourly rate will be $32. The monthly bill will be $4,920.89 (based on the formula $32 x 173 days x 8 hours/day divided by 9 months). Approve the Lead County Agreement between Health & Human Services and A Place For You, Inc. A Place For You will bill counties at a rate of $100 per intake per client as clients are eligible for emergency general assistance programming. The term of the agreement is December 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018. Approve the 2018 Agreement to Provide Professional Services between Pine County and TriMin Systems, Inc. TriMin provides computer programming, technical assistance and related services to support and maintain the Agency Collection System (ACS) and Social Welfare System (SWS). There is a onetime charge of $1,200 for ACS and a one-time charge of $1,200 for SWS. Any special projects outside of the normal support would be charged at a rate of $160 per hour. Approve the Child Support Program Interagency Cooperative Agreement. This agreement defines the responsibilities of the local agencies involved in child support matters. The term of this agreement is for calendar years 2018 and 2019. Approve the 2018-2019 County MFIP Biennial Service Agreement. Approve full-time status for Case Aide Laurie Robinson, effective November 9, 2017. Approve promotion of Zachary Bettschen from part-time correction officer to part-time deputy sheriff, effective November 27, 2017, $22.60 per hour (grade 10, step 1). Approve the hiring of Office Support Specialist Angela Boelman, effective November 27, 2017, $13.81 per hour, grade 2. Approve the hiring of Corrections Agent Michelle Sellner, effective November 27, 2017, $21.98 per hour, Range 7, Step 4 of the MAPE Grid. Pine County Personnel Committee met November 14, 2017 and made the following recommendations: Probation A. Acknowledge the resignation of Probation Agent Brenna Davidson, effective October 31, 2017 and backfill the position. Auditor-Treasurer A. Approve the job description for the new Land Management Technician position. Position is a Grade 8 as valuated through the Systematic Analysis and Factor Evaluation (SAFE) system. Jail

A. Acknowledge the resignation of Corrections Officer Bailey Ballou, effective November 7, 2017, and request backfill of any other subsequent positions created. B. Update the Jail Intake Officer position to a Jail Systems Administrator and approve corresponding job description. Position is a Grade 9 as valuated through the Systematic Analysis and Factor Evaluation (SAFE) system. Sheriff’s Office A. Acknowledge the retirement of Sergeant Dan Kunz, effective December 31, 2017, and backfill the Sergeant’s position as well as any subsequent openings that may occur because of internal promotion. Administration A. Approve the proposed update to Section 9 of the county Personnel & Policies Manual – Classification and Grading Policy, to reflect the new SAFE system and the process required for regrading of positions. B. Approve the proposed update to Section 11.8 of the county Personnel & Policies Manual – Leave of Absence Without Pay. Language added to address unpaid medical leaves and how these leaves are requested and approved. C. Approve the proposed Media Request Policy (new). The new policy identifies primary media contacts and provides employees with basic direction on how to respond to media requests. Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to approve the recommendations of the Personnel Committee. Second by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion carried 4-0. The Land and Zoning Advisory Committee met November 14, 2017 and made the following recommendation: Recommend approval of Resolution 2017-59 in support for the boundary adjustment of St. Croix State Park. Motion by Chair Ludwig to approve Resolution 2017-59 in support of the boundary adjustment of St. Croix State Park (acquisition of approximately 64 acres in Sec. 30, Twp. 41, Range 17 and deletion of property consisting of approximately 20 acres in Sec. 22, Twp. 41N, Range 18W & Sec. 21, Twp 41N, Range 18W.) Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 4-0. It was the consensus of the board for the Land Services Department to schedule a public hearing for December 19, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pine County Courthouse, Pine City, to consider amending the Pine County Subdivision Ordinance to create a single Zoning Board whose duties encompass those of the Planning Commission and the Board of Adjustment. Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to set the location of the December 6, 2017 county board meeting to Pine City, and to change the regular meeting schedule in 2018 so that the first meeting of the month is at the courthouse in Pine City and the second meeting of the month is at the History Museum in Askov (and the Sandstone county building when complete). Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 4-0. With no further business, Chair Ludwig adjourned the meeting at 10:58 a.m. The next regular meeting of the county board is scheduled for Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pine County Courthouse, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, Minnesota. David J. Minke, Administrator Clerk to County Board of Commissioners Matthew W. Ludwig, Chair Board of Commissioners Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 14, 2017 NOTICE OF FILING FOR TOWNSHIP ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified voters of Pokegama Township, Pine County, State of Minnesota, that the filing for Township Office will be held for a two week period beginning on January 2nd, 2018. Affidavit of Candidacy may be filed with the Township Clerk at the Pokegama Town Hall, located at 18336 Town Hall Road, Pine City, Minnesota 55063 during business hours. Applicants wishing to file for office outside of office hours may set an appointment by calling the Clerk at 320-629-3719. Filing will close on January 16th, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. Filing Fee $2.00 Offices to be filled at the March 2018 Township Election are as follows: Supervisor C: a (3) three year

term Supervisor D: a (3) three year term Susan L. Alderink Administrative Clerk, Pokegama Township Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 14 & 21, 2017 NOTICE OF CANDIDATE FILING FOR BROOK PARK TOWNSHIP ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the time for filing Affidavits of Candidacy for Township Offices to be elected at the March 13, 2018, will open on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at 8:00 a.m. and will close on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. for the office as follows: One (1) Supervisor Position for a three (3) year term Affidavits of candidacy are available from the Township Clerk by calling 612-390-1275. Filing fee is

$2.00. The notice is provided pursuant to M.S. 204B.33. Kelly Johnson Brook Park Township Clerk Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 14, 2017 STATE OF MINNESOTA ANOKA COUNTY DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: JUVENILE CASE NO. 02JV17-1277 Summons and Notice Termination of Parental Rights Matter In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: Kristina Marie Krone NOTICE TO: Kristina Marie Krone, above-named parent(s) or legal custodian(s). 1. A Termination of Parental Rights Petition has been filed in the Office of the Clerk of Juvenile Court located at Anoka Count Courthouse, 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, Minnesota 55303, alleging that parental rights of the above-names parent(s) or legal custodian(s) to the child(ren) named in the petition should be permanently severed. 2. Notice is hereby given that the matter of said Termination of Parental Rights Petition will be called for hearing before the Juvenile Court located at Anoka County Courthouse, 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303, on January 4th, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. or as soon after as the Matter can be heard. 3. YOU ARE ORDERED to appear before the Juvenile Court at the scheduled time and date. 4. You have a right to be represented by counsel. 5. If you fail to appear at the hearing, the Court may still conduct the hearing and grant appropriate relief, including permanently severing the parental rights of the above-named parent(s) or legal custodian(s) and taking permanent custody of the child/ren named in the Petition. DATED: November 27, 2017 WITNESS, the Honorable Barry A. Sullivan Judge of District Court By: Lori O’Brien/by Rose Court Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on November 30, December 7,14, 2017 MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE ASSUMED NAME AMENDMENT TO ASSUMED NAME MINNESOTA STATUTES CHAPTER 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be

able to identify the true owner of a business. 1. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Royal Waters Canines 2. Principal place of business (A PO Box by itself is not acceptable): 12294 Pokegama Lake Rd Pine City MN 55063 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. (Required) Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary: Wayde Lerbs Enterprises, LLC 12294 Pokegama Lake Rd Pine City MN 55063 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Date: 11/02/2017 /s/ Wayde S Lerbs Wayde S Lerbs, President Email Address for Official Notices: wayde57@gmail.com Contact name: Wayde S Lerbs Phone Number: 7636391401 Entities that own, lease, or have any financial interest in agricultural land or land capable of being farmed must register with the MN Dept. of Agriculture’s Corporate Farm Program. Minnesota Business Snapshot To better serve Minnesotans, the Secretary of State’s Office has created the “Minnesota Business Snapshot,” a short and simple survey produced with the input of business owners, business organizations, non-profits, and research from across the state. These five questions will take less than three minutes to complete, and you may answer any or all of them. There is no penalty if you choose not to provide this information. However, the answers you do provide will create a useful pool of information for potential customers and inform the analysis of our quarterly “Minnesota Economic and Condition Reports”. We do not independently verify the answers applicants provide. Again, this survey is voluntary and the answers are considered public data. Thank you.

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PUBLIC NOTICES: FROM PAGE 21 1. How many Minnesota - based full time employees ( or FTE equivalents) does this entity currently have? 0-5 2. Does the owner or a member of the ownership group of this entity self-identify as a member of any of the following communities? N/A 3. Using NAICS codes below, please select the code that best describes this entity. If you believe this entity falls into more than one category, please select the category that generates the majority of the entity’s revenue. Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (Code 11) 4. Is this entity a full time or part time endeavor for those primarily responsible for operating this entity? Part time 5. If applicable, what were this entity’s gross revenues for the past year? $0-$10,000 Work Item 978316200038 Original File Number 978316200038 STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE FILED 11/16/2017 11:59 PM Steve Simon Secretary of State Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 7 and 14, 2017 NOTICE Sealed bids will be received by the Pine County Board of Commissioners, Administrator’s Office at 635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 200, Pine City, MN 55063 until 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 29, 2017 for publication of the financial statement (first and second publication), the proceedings of the County Board and such other notices as are required by law to be published during 2018. Please indicate “Sealed Bids - Publishing 2018” in the lower left corner of your envelope. David J. Minke, Administrator Pine County, Minnesota Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 7 and 14, 2017

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT COURT FILE NO. Estate of Mark S. Dennis Decedent. NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF DESCENT Matthew Dennis (“Petitioner”) has filed a Petition for Determination of Descent. It is Ordered that on January 29, 2018, at 9:00 AM, a hearing will be held in this Court at Pine County Government Center, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, Minnesota 55063. The petition represents that the Decedent died intestate more than three (3) years ago leaving property in Minnesota. The petition requests the Court, determine the descent of such property, and assign the property to the persons entitled. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the petition will be granted. Notice shall be given by publishing this NOtice and Order as provided by law and be mailing a copy of this Notice and Order to each interested person be United States mail at least 14 days before the time set for the hearing. BY THE COURT Dated: November 30, 2017 HEATHER M WYNN Judge of District Court By: K Nelson Deputy Clerk LU ANN BLEGEN Court Administrator By: K Nelson Deputy Clerk ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER Ann M. Tessneer MN# 0264519 440 Emerson Street N., Suite 1 Cambridge, MN 55008 Telephone: (763) 552-8933 Facsimile: (763) 552-8932 e-mail: ann@tessneerlawoffice. com Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court Nelson, Kim Pine Court Administration Nov 30 2017 8:09 AM Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 7, 14, 2017 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE

DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 58-CV-17-510 SUMMONS SUPERIOR CHOICE CREDIT UNION Plaintiff, vs. ALIDA B. COLTON Defendant, SUMMONS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon Plaintiff’s attorneys an Answer to the Complaint which is on file in the office of the court administrator of the abovenamed court within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. DATED: December 4, 2017. Parrish J. Jones State Bar Nos. MN 0386384 823 Belknap Street, Suite 222 Superior, WI 54880 Telephone: 715-394-7751 Facsimile: 715-394-3414 Email: pjones@superiorlawoffices.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 7, 14, 21, 2017 Notice of Filing for Mission Creek Township office The following township office will be voted on at the annual March Township Election to be held on March 13, 2018. The filing period for the following office begins at 8:00 a.m., Tuesday January 2, 2018 and ends at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday January 16, 2018. Note: Filing office will be closed January 1, 2018 in observance of New Year’s Day. The place of filing for candidates who reside in Mission Creek Township is with the Town Clerk, (320-2791649) by appointment at the Mission Creek Town Hall. The filing fee is $2.00. One Supervisor (3 year term) Candidates may file in person or by mail. Candidates who will be absent from the state during the filing period may arrange to file prior to departure. This notice is provided pursuant to M.S. 204B.33. Stacy Hancock, Clerk Mission Creek Township Pine County, Minnesota Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 14 and 21, 2017

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Delano E. Taft Delano E. Taft, age 84, of Pine City, formerly of Rutledge, died on Nov. 22, 2017. He attended school in Willow River, married Patricia Sobczyk on June 17, 1961, and served in the U.S.M.C. for 30 years. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Claud and Emma Taft, aunt and uncle Charles and Bertha Scott, Uncle Bill Taft, brothers Harold and Dean Taft. Delano is survived by

Thank you Thank you to all who checked to make sure I was okay and brought food and items of need. A big thank you to the Pine City, Rush City and Braham fire

hi if Patricia; P t i i sons his wife Kenneth and Shawn; daughters Teri, Tami, Melanie, Jasmine; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren;

departments and also to family and friends who helped the following day.

brother Richard; sister Sandy and “Auntie” Clare. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017, at Methven Funeral Home in Sandstone, Minn. Burial took place at Lakeview Cemetery, Rutledge, Minn., with full military honors by the Sandstone Honor Squad. Arrangements by Methven Funeral Home of Sandstone, Minn. www.methvenfuneralhome.com

IN MEMORY Debbie LaRocca Sept. 15, 1954 - Dec. 15, 2016

Ladez Pangerl

BIRTHS

Owens Cameron James Owens was born on Nov. 13, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 19 inches long. His parents are Travis Owens and Destiny Gerner of Mora. Cameron is welcomed by grandparents Bonnie and Mike Owens of Mora, Cory Gerner and Therease Goss of Pine City.

My life goes on without you, but nothing is the same, I have to hide the heartache when I hear your name. Sad is the heart that loves you. Silent are the tears that fall. Living without you is the hardest part of all. You did so many things for me, your heart was so kind and true, you were always there when I needed you. Always in my heart, I miss you so much, my dear friend.

Love, Audrey

PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Dec. 4 - Dec. 10 Theft, burglary, vandalism Dec. 4, 8:06 a.m. report of fraud, Johnson Ave., Pine City South. Dec. 4, 10:14 a.m. report of fraud, Lake Mist Dr., Pokegama Twp West. Dec. 4, 1:59 p.m. report of Theft, 6th Ave. PIne City South. Dec. 6, 10:44 a.m. report of burglary, 2nd St, Pine City South. Dec 7, 12:53 p.m. report of fraud, 1st Ave., Pine City North. Dec. 9, 4:50 p.m., report of vehicle theft/ attempt, Saint Croix Rd, Pine City Twp West.

Miscellaneous

Dec. 4, 3:22 p.m. report of trespass, Evergreen Sq, Pine city South. Dec. 5, 12:15a.m. report of predatory offender, Evergreen Sq, Pine City South. Dec. 5, 9:01 p.m. report of domestic, River Island Rd, Pine city Twp West. Dec. 7, 10:13 p.m. report of domestic, 3rd Ave, Pine city South. Dec. 8, 2:58 p.m. report of ﬁght, Main St., Pine City South. Dec. 9, 12:27 p.m. report of repeat offender prob, Edgewater Rd, Pokegama Twp East.

Fires and accidents Dec. 4, 5:21 p.m. report of gas leak in/out, 13th St., Pine City South. Dec. 4, 5:51 p.m. report of property damage, I-35, Rock Creek West. Dec. 5, 3:12 p.m. report of property damage, Freeway Blvd, Pokegama Twp East. Dec. 6, 7:21 p.m. report of miscellaneous ﬁre, Homestead Rd, Pokegama Rd, Pokegama Twp East. Dec. 10, 1:44 p.m. report of miscellaneous ﬁre, State Hwy 70, Rock Creek West.

Jail roster

Dec. 4, Franklin George Shingobe, hold for other agency, probation violation-FE. Dec. 5, Hunter Michael Stanton, under sentence, traffic-DUI-4th degree .08 or more in 2. Dec. 5, Ryan James Mozis, warrant, remand bail, criminal sexual conduct-registration of predatory offen... Dec. 6, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail,

disturb-disorderly conduct, trespassing-building or dwelling-GM, assault-4th degree-peace officers, government-obstruct legal process-force-G. Dec. 6, Matthew Joseph Suchoski, hold for other agency, probation violation. Dec. 6, Coleton John Martin Mitthun, warrant, remand-hold, burglary-2nd degree-res-forcedunkown, vehicle-theft-$1001 or greater-F, burglary-3rd degree-enters bldg-intent steal, carry weapon, criminal damage property-4th degree. Dec. 6, Monty Michael, probation violation, remand-bail, terroristic threats-reckless disregard, assault-domestic assault-Misd. Dec. 7, Oleia Rae John, warrant, sentence, drugs3rd degree-sale. Dec. 7, Gail Wesley Gardner, warrant, remand-hold, burglary-3rd degree-non resfo rce d - u n k n ow n ,t h ef t- $ 5 0 1 -1 0 0 0 - G M , stolen property-poss-veh-unk-amount, trespassing-building or dwelling-GM. Dec. 7, Jeffrey Allan Crain, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, assault-domestic assaul-misd., assault-terrorist threats reckless dis. Dec. 8, Rodney White, Pine County warrant, drugs-5th degree-possess schedu.., Dec. 8, Rebeca Lee Warmbo, Pine County warrant, ﬂeeing police officer, drugs-5th degree-possess schedu... Dec. 8, Tasheena Rae St. John, Pine County warrant, assault-5th degree-2 offenses-same vic. W/I Dec. 8, Jesse Lee Satter, hold for other agency, probation violation-FE. Dec. 8, Robert Duane Sam, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, disorderly conduct, criminal damage property-4th degree, assault-terrorist threats reckless dis.-4th degree-correctional employee o. Dec. 8, Jason William Power, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, government-false name to police officer-G, hold for other agency, stolen property-poss-unkown property-$250, contempt of court-fail to pay order, vehicle-theft-$1001 or greater-F, theft-theft of moror fuel from reta.., ﬂeeing police officer, government-contempt of court FE. Dec. Steven Douglas Nelson, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, vehicle-theft-$1001 or greater-F. Dec. 8, Johnny Lee Hulbert Jr., Pine County war-

rant, drugs-1st degree-possess 50 gr Dec. Dale Michael Dembiczak, Pine County warrant, traffic-DUI-2nd degree-GM Dec. 8, Amanda Sue Anker, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, aiding an offender to avoid arrest. Dec. 9, Amanda Hazel Torgerson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assault-domestic assault-Misd. Dec. 9, Zachary Matthew Madsen, hold for other agency, fraud-ﬁnancial trans. card fraud-$5. Dec. 9, Travis Joseph Lemay, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, drugs-5th degree-possess, probation violation, assault-domestic assault-misd. Dec. 9, Ricky Figueroa, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, ﬂeeing police officer in motor vehicle, traffic-speed-exceed limit, reckless driving. Dec. 9, Timothy Arthur Coler, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, traffic-driving after revocation, hold for other agency, criminal sex conduct-3rd degree-vic. Dec. 9, McKinley Ray Albertson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs-5th degree-possess Dec. 10, Thomas Gerald Walberg, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs-5th degree-procure/possess/co. Dec. 10, Rodney Edward Klande, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, assault-domestic assault-misd. Dec. 10, Michael Alan Heaton, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, thefttake/use/transfer movable pro., drugs-possess-schedule v. Dec. 10, David Michael Friel, probation/parole violation, stolen property-possess-other property-$501 -$2.., drugs-3rd degree-possess. Dec.4, Gloria Marie Shabaiash, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, drugs-5th degree-possess sche..., released Dec. 7. Dec. 4, James Dean Lafave, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable cause, domestic abuse no contact order. released Dec. 6. Dec. 4, Brett Duane Leger, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable cause, traffic-insurance-uninsured vehicle, disturb-disorderly conduct, government-obstruct legal process-force. released Dec. 6. Dec. 4, Tad Isaac Butcher, hold for other agen-

cy, stolen property-receive-other property-$2, weapon-possess-convicted felon-ﬁrea, ﬂeeing police officer, traffic-DUI-2nd degree-GM., released Dec. 5. Dec. 5, Robert Elton Buros, awaiting trial/ court, remand-bail, probable cause, domestic assault,-by strangulation, assault misd., disturb-interfere with 911 call. released Dec. 7. Dec. 5, Sher Thao, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable cause, traffic-DUE-3rd degree, alcohol con. over. released Dec. 7. Dec. 5, Kelly Marie Pendegayosh, Pine County warrant, probable cause, Forgery-offer or pass counterfeit. released Dec. 6. Dec. 6, James Phillip Cowan, hold for other agency, drugs-5th degree-poss/procure/control., government-violated no contact order. released Dec. 8. Dec. 6, Heather Lynn Gentle, Pine County warrant, disturb-disorderly conduct. released Dec. 7. Dec. 7, Rachael Lynn Henkel, awaiting trial/ court, remand-bail, probable cause, traffic-DUIthird-degree driving. released Dec. 9. Dec. 7, Derek Raymond Mosay, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, traffic-driving after suspension, drugs-5th degree-poss/procure/control. released Dec. 9. Dec. 7, Amanda Renee Harris, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, drugs-1st degree-poss. released Dec. 8. Dec. 7, Jamon Dewayne Jackson, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, drugs-1st degree-poss. released Dec. 8. Dec. 8, James Douglas Weiland, hold for other agency,government-failure to appear-court-FE. released Dec. 9. Dec. 8, Trinell Dupree Kearse, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, traffic-DUI-third-degree driving. released Dec. 8. Dec. 9, Sharilyn Marie Notch, hold for other agency, government-failure to appear-misd. released Dec. 11. Dec. 9, Cory James Bushnell, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, drugs-5th degree-possess sche.., released Dec. 10. Dec. 9, David Michael Friel, probation violation. released Dec. 9.

There have been 2,356 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2017.

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CODING SPECIALIST Current full-time or part-time opportunity (includes willingness to discuss options of working hours from home) for exceptionally organized and experienced candidate to perform ICD-10 and CPT/HCPCS coding of in-patient and out-patient professional encounters according to established coding guidelines. Successful applicant will work closely with the current coding team and with the providers of the practice to assure timely and accurate processing of medical information for claims processing. Location: Moose Lake clinic location, 4570 County Highway 61, Moose Lake, MN.

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Homes in Hugo, Dellwood, White Bear, Wyoming, North Branch, Harris, Stanchfield, Pine City, Brook Park $250 Sign on Bonus Starting wages range $11.50 to $16.00/hr. Weekend differentials, Overnight differentials Year-end bonus Paid training Medical, Dental, 401(k), Paid Personal Leave We have full-time, part-time, and relief positions available Community Living Options provides 24-hour residential care and supervision to adults and children with intellectual developmental disabilities, mental health and medical challenges. For interview call Polly @ 651-237-1087 or email: Trainer@clomail.com Apply online at CLO-MN.com

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CITY OF MORA JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Heavy Equipment Operator The Mora Municipal Utilities has an opening for a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, Class B CDL, and 3 years related experience, plus some vocational training or a combination of education and experience. Wage range $21.29 to $23.46 per hour depending on qualifications plus excellent benefits.

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Generator Operator/ Mechanic II

The Mora Municipal Utilities has an opening for a full-time Generator Operator. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, Class B CDL, and a combination of relevant diesel engine experience and vocational training. A Class 2, Grade C Boiler Operators License preferred. Wage range $22.27 to $24.59 per hour depending on qualifications plus excellent benefits. For more information and to receive the required application packet contact: City of Mora, 101 Lake St. S, Mora, MN 55051-1588.

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FULLTIME LAND MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN Essential Duties: Performs intermediate skilled field technical and office work assisting with various land management activities and programs for County tax-forfeited properties, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of the County Forester/Land Commissioner. • Assists County Forester/Land Commissioner with land sales and tax-forfeitures; identifies and posts properties, performs site visits, prepares listings, maps, legal notices, updates County website, assists potential buyers. • Performs forest inventory activities; establish and maintain a forest inventory data program/system. • Participates in activities related to the County Timber Sale Program. • Assists with field operations as needed; wildlife and forest management projects, access projects for forest management and public use. • Performs various office administrative tasks; creates/prepares reports, maintains records, conducts appropriate research. Minimum Qualiﬁcations: Associates/Technical degree in natural resources and/or computer programs and use in related fields, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Starting Salary: B 24 (Grade 8) $17.88/hour (2017 Salary Schedule) Candidates wishing to be considered for this position must submit a completed application to Pine County Human Resources no later than 4:30 PM on December 22, 2017. Contact the Pine County Administrator’s Office for an application or download from the website www.co.pine.mn.us. An Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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Come, celebrate the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ Area churches invite you to worship with them as we celebrate our Savior's birth! Braham Evangelical Lutheran Church

Northwest corner of Braham where Isanti Cty. Rd. 4 meets West Central Dr., (320) 396-2755 December 24 - Christmas Eve 9am – Country Rock Traditional Worship 5pm – Festive Candlelight Services with Holy Communion

Faith Baptist Church & Academy 601 2nd St, Hinckley • 320-384-6312

Henriette Community Church One mile north of Henriette on Hwy 107 320-679-4875 December 24 - Christmas Eve 5pm - Candlelight Service

Hustletown Community Church 17495 Blue Jay Ln., Pine City (320) 225-9231

December 24 - Christmas Eve - 5pm

December 24 - Christmas Eve - 11am Christmas around the table. Fellowship • Worship • Food

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

First Presbyterian Church

535 8th St SW, Pine City 320-629-2935

405 Main St. S, Pine City • 320-629-3592 December 24 - Christmas Eve Regular Worship at 10:30am Candlelight Service at 5:30pm December 25 No service worship with family

Hands for Pine City Outreach Church

300 5th St. SE, Pine City • 320-496-3009 Meeting at Pine City Library Community Room December 17 - Free Giftwrapping 5pm December 24 - Christmas Candlelight Worship 5pm

December 21 - Blue Christmas 6:30pm December 24 - Christmas Eve Services at 9am, 4pm & 9pm Holy Communion at all services December 31- New Years Eve 9am

Pine City Evangelical Free Church

625 Golf Ave SW, Pine City • 320-629-2584 pinecityefree@gmail.com December 24 - Worship Service - 10am

St. Joseph Church 19390 Praha Ave., Beroun December 24 - Christmas Eve - 10pm

Living Hope Christian Center

December 20 - Live Nativity 6pm to 7pm Sunday, December 17 Children's Christmas Program 9am December 24 - Christmas Eve - 5pm December 25 - Christmas Day - 10am

Assembly of God, Pine City (3/4 mile west of I-35 on Pokegama Lake Road) 320-629-6136 Come and experience the awe & wonder of the Savior.

Zion Lutheran Church

410 Main St. S, Pine City • 320-629-3683

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LOCATION: Library Community Room 300 5th St SE, Pine City