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Man dies in Dec. 11 crash STAFF REPORT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

On Dec. 11 at 9:30 p.m. Pine County dispatchers received a report of two vehicles in the ditch southeast of Sturgeon Lake on Laketown Road near General Andrews Drive . A second caller to 911 reported the incident was actually an accident and a male was laying in the ditch unresponsive. Deputies along with first responders from Sturgeon Lake/ Willow River and Mercy Ambulance responded to the scene. The unresponsive male was transported to Mercy Hospital, then later transferred to a hospital in Duluth. The injured male was later pronounced deceased at the Duluth hospital. Preliminary information shows the male may have been outside his vehicle putting gasoline in when the second vehicle struck it. Pine County is being assisted by the Minnesota State Patrol in the investigation. The name of the deceased male had not been released at press time.

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Laura MacKenzie’s inspiring one-woman show had toes tapping at the Pine City Public Library on Dec. 10.

Musician makes it a Celtic Christmas in library show BY CJ GUSTAFSON NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Guests at the Pine City branch of East Central Regional Library recently were treated to a holiday concert featuring Celtic music played on bagpipes, tin whistles, a concertina and a variety of other traditional instruments. Musician Laura MacKenzie put on a fabulous one-woman show that had toes tapping and the audience singing along. MacKenzie, whose Scottish ancestors came from Nova Scotia and settled in Rush City, was introduced to traditional music during her college years. She attended dances and social gatherings within the Irish-American community, where she fell in love with the sounds and instruments. “I was fortunate to have musicians at these events willing to teach me,” MacKenzie said. Since then she has immersed herself in the

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music, performing with numerous well-known groups and artists over the years, such as Lorie Line’s Pop Chamber Orchestra. She has even traveled across the Atlantic to learn the music in its original setting. Her knowledge and skills have earned her many awards, including being named a Master Folk Artist by the Minnesota State Arts Board. The music MacKenzie played for the Pine City audience included lively jigs, haunting melodies and favorite Christmas songs with a MacKenzie twist. She also sang several tunes, including a hilarious tongue-in-cheek piece about a holiday fruitcake. Those listening clearly enjoyed the performance, with Bob Haedt proclaiming that his wife Mary was listening from heaven with a smile on her face. East Central Regional Library was able to present this show thanks, in part, to Legacy funds from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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An ATV pulling a sled plunged into Cross Lake near the shoreline.

Crash demonstrates dangers of thin ice BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

An ATV ended up underwater in Cross Lake on Dec. 13, and the driver was pulled to safety after the vehicle broke through thin ice near the mouth of the Snake River. The Pine County Sheriff’s Office reports that at 1:54 p.m.

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Any sacriﬁce for a good cause Mike Anderson of Pine Insurance Agency cheerfully offered his services to help demonstrate the dangers of impaired driving at a “Safe and Sober” event at Three Twenty Brewing on Dec. 13 and broadcast live on WCMP radio. After downing several pints, Minnesota State Patrol Sgt. Neil Dickenson put Anderson through his paces, doing an eye-response test, walking and balancing tests and ﬁnally a breathalyser – which Anderson failed. Always one to plan ahead, Anderson had already arranged for a sober ride home. Pictured are: Dickenson, Pine County Sheriff Jeff Nelson, Anderson, and WCMP’s Joshua Miron and Erin Skalicky.

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MEETINGS THURSDAY 12/20 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Pine City Senior Center: Senior Dining Site, 12:30 p.m. NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City

MBC blood drive There will be a Memorial Blood Centers blood drive on Thursday, Dec. 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Pine County Courthouse, 635 Northridge Dr. NW, Pine City. For more information or to sign up to donate, call Amy at 320-591-1515, 1-888-GIVE-BLD or visit www. MBC.org.

SUNDAY 12/23 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m.

Adult Day Break at ORLC Adult Day Break, a free service to give caregivers a break, takes place the first and third Thursdays of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pine City. Games, crafts, bingo and a light lunch will be provided by volunteers Thursday, Dec. 20. For more information or to sign up a care receiver, call Colleen Gallus at 320-629-7145.

Snake River Valley Conservation Club meeting The next meeting of the Snake River Valley Conservation Club (SRVCC) will be held on Thursday, Dec. 20, at 7:30 p.m., at the Pine City VFW building. Contact Mark Madison at mmadison@northlc.com with any questions.

FRIDAY DEC. 21 Lighthouse adult drop-in center On Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lighthouse Child & Family Services will provide an adult drop-in center at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pine City, for individuals 18+ who are living with mental illness. The dropin center is designed to improve independent living skills, integration into the community and healthy psychological functioning through various activities and classes. For more information call 320-362-4343.

SATURDAY DEC. 22 Free Christmas dinner On Saturday, Dec. 22 the public is invited to free Christmas dinner hosted by a member of the community at The Floppy Crappie Lakeside Pub, 10762 Lakeview Shore Drive, Pine City, from noon to 3 p.m. All the fixings of a Christmas dinner will be provided at no cost. RSVPs are requested by calling 320-336-9191.

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MONDAY 12/24 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

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Celebrating the season Magniﬁcently On Dec. 12, the Magniﬁcent Red Hatters celebrated the season with a Christmas party at the Pine City Country Club. The members donated $167 for food at the food shelf, and a dozen toys for Toys for Tots. They enjoyed a delicious lunch, merriment and the season of giving.

is open skating at the Pine City Civic Center. On Sunday and Monday, Dec. 23 and 24, skate from noon to 2 p.m. The rink is closed Tuesday, Christmas day, then open skating resumes Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily. Skate rental available at Lee’s Pro Shop. Call 320-629-6995 for cost or more information, or visit www.pinecityciviccenter.weebly.com.

Open youth hockey From Sunday, Dec. 23 through Friday, Dec. 28 there is youth open hockey at the Pine City Civic Center. On Sunday and Monday, Dec. 23 and 24, Mites and Squirts play from 2 to 3 p.m., Peewees and Bantams play from 3 to 4 p.m. The rink is closed Tuesday, Christmas day, then open hockey resumes Wednesday through Friday, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. daily for Mites and Squirts and 2 to 3 p.m. for Peewees and Bantams. Free admission for all Pine City students and PCYH skaters.

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Hey trivia lovers, test your knowledge of the holiday season with holiday Kahoot! trivia from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27 at the Rush City Public Library. To play, participants must bring their own wireless device to download the Kahoot! app. This event is recommended for ages 8 through adult. No pre-registration necessary. Bring a friend and enjoy hot cocoa and prizes for the winners. For more information, drop by the library at 240 West 4th St. in downtown Rush City or call the library at 320-358-3948.

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Area seniors are invited to enjoy a time of celebration and fellowship to ring in the New Year during daylight hours beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 31 at Open Arms Church in Grasston. Valet parking is available and seating tables for lunch begins at 11:50 a.m. at this free event. There will be live entertainment by 5 ‘til Sunrise. Call 888-315-8448 for (required) reservations.

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The Ruby’s Pantry food distribution is the fourth Thursday of each month at the Armory in Pine City. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. and food distribution will take place Thursday, Dec. 27, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. For information call 320-496-3009 or visit www.rubyspantry.org.

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On Sunday, Dec. 23 and Wednesday, Dec. 26 there is adult open hockey at 8:15 p.m. at the Pine City Civic Center. Call 320-629-6995 for cost or more information, or visit www.pinecityciviccenter.weebly.com.

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Holiday Lego Derby Kids ages 5-12 are invited to the annual Holiday Lego Derby from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29 at the Rush City Public Library. Race to the finish with the fastest Lego machine to be the big winner. All Legos will be supplied by the library. No pre-registration necessary. For more information, call the library at 320-3583948 or visit the library at 240

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CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVES PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20500 • Comments: 202-456-1111 or www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ • Switchboard: 202-4561414 Fax: 202-456-4561 CONGRESSMAN RICK NOLAN • 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 2366 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 202-225-0699 or Duluth Technology Village 11 E. Superior St. #125 Duluth, MN 55802 • 218-464-5095 • mn08rnima@mail. house.gov U.S. SENATOR AMY KLOBUCHAR 302 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 • 202-224-3244 Fax: 202-228-2186 or 1200 Washington Ave. S. Room 250, Minneapolis, MN 55415 • 612-727-5220 Toll Free: 888-2249043. U.S. SENATOR TINA SMITH 309 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 • 202-224 5641 or 5454 W. 1st St., Suite 104 Duluth, MN 55802 • 202-224-5641 GOVERNOR MARK DAYTON 130 State Capitol 75 Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd St. Paul, MN 55155 • 651-201-3400 Fax: 651-797-1850 • Toll Free: 800-627-3529 REPRESENTATIVE JASON RARICK • DISTRICT 11B 431 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 • 651296-0518 • rep.jason.rarick@house.mn STATE SENATOR TONY LOUREY • DISTRICT 11 95 University Ave. W. Minnesota Senate Building Rm. 2105 St. Paul, MN 55155 • 651-2960293 • sen.tony.lourey@senate.mn

The most famous Christmas editorial of all time...

You know The Greatest Story Ever Told in Luke 2: 1-20 of the New Testament. You know Dasher, Dancer, Frosty and Rudolph. But do you recall the most famous Christmas editorial of all? It was back in September of 1897 when the New York Sun newspaper received a letter from a young girl with a very important question. America was a very Editor’s different place in 1897. Cleveland was Soapbox Grover sworn in as the 25th President of the United Mike States. The first Boston Marathon was run that Gainor year. Thomas Edison received a patent for the Kinetoscope, a device which led to the invention of the movie projector. But that question ... well, that question is immortal. It’s a question that just about every child alive has asked. And on the 21st of September the editorial writers at The Sun answered,

with a response for the ages. We take pleasure in answering thus prominently the communication below, expressing at the same time our great gratification that its faithful author is numbered among the friends of The Sun: Dear Editor— I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, “If you see it in The Sun, it’s so.” Please tell me the truth, is there a Santa Claus? Virginia O’Hanlon 115 West Ninety Fifth Street Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s, are little. In this great universe of ours, man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole

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of truth and knowledge. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus! It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The external light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished. Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies. You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if you did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that’s no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there

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are unseen and unseeable in the world. You tear apart the baby’s rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived could tear apart. Only faith, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, Virginia, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding. No Santa Claus! Thank God! He lives and lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay 10 times 10,000 years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas, everyone! Mike Gainor is the editor of the Pine City Pioneer. Contact him at editor@ pinecitymn.com or 320-322-5241. Many thanks to Wikipedia and The New York Sun (www.nysun.com) for contributing to this article.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Remember the homeless To the Editor: The holiday season, stretching from Thanksgiving to after New Year’s Day, is a time of excitement and anticipation for many of us. We look forward to seeing family and friends, anticipate with joy special events such as grandchildren’s concerts and displays of beautiful lights. As the executive director of A Place For You Transitional Housing Shelter, I have wondered in the midst of such goodness what the men and women we seek to serve think about being homeless during the holidays. So I asked a few past and present residents for their thoughts. One woman said, “APFY has given me a safe place to reclaim myself. I have been lost for so long and now I have space to think.” Perhaps surprisingly, another woman said it feels good to spend the holiday with us. She was grateful for a roof over her head and food in her stomach. Another resident said that he feels a lot of pressure and emotional pain during this particular period of his life, as he now has to figure out how to get through the days without his family. He further stated that he does feel alone and abandoned but is also grateful for community support. Someone else had mixed emotions. It’ll be sad, she said, because she typically likes to bake for family and friends and she’ll miss doing that. “Even though I may not have a real family and money to buy presents, I am making friends that are like family. If I can’t be with family, then I would choose to be here instead of being alone and cold.” Another appreciative resident said he hopes this will be the last Christmas he is homeless. A Place For You Transitional Housing Shelter is all about ending homelessness one life at a time. We’d like all of our residents to experience future holiday seasons in their own homes. However, until that happens, as staff and residents we are so grateful for the communities, churches and individuals within our service area that constantly remember us with financial gifts, are only a phone call away when transportation is needed, who supply hot meals for our residents and make

beautiful quilts for our beds to name just a few things. With such year-round support, those who face great challenges in their lives will be able to dream of a positive future in 2019 and beyond. Thank you for allowing APFY to encourage East Central Minnesota’s homeless for six successive holiday seasons. We couldn’t do it without you. Vicki L. VanderVegt A Place For You Transitional Housing Shelter

A busy Christmas season To the Editor: It was impossible to see and do everything that I wanted this year. I did see the Pine City High School Christmas Concert. It was even better than usual. I wish I would have gone to the Junior High group as well. I hear that it was very good also. The community concert surpassed expectations. The parade was wonderful with such a large number of floats all lit up. Downtown was full of participation of the holidays. The tree lighting and chili feed are only two to mention. The churches worked well together for showing their crafts and food. I am sure that many left quite full and bought bagfulls of Christmas presents. Even the library presented a lady to entertain in the Celtic tradition. She was extremely talented and presented an enjoyable show. Then there are all the street lights. Beautiful. Plus so many houses decorated so well. It is well worth an evening outdoor adventure to take in all this wonderful illumination. To say that Pine City did an exceptional job would be an understatement. Well done. But the real reason for Christmas is not even here yet. Dale Kuzel Pine City

of the wall of China. Recently my husband mentioned the Hadrian Wall in England. We visited there in the 1980s and were taken on a tour by a professor from the University of Edinburgh. This wall, according to my dictionary, was “a masonry wall from Solway Firth to the Tyne, built (120-123 AD) by the Roman emperor, Hadrian, to protect Roman Britain from northern tribes.” The professor leading the tour enjoyed teaching this ignorant American group about the wall. He said that Romans were trying to protect their Britain from northern tribes such as Scots. Where we toured there was a fort on the river and part of it was over the river. They had the cooking and water taking part at the beginning of the fort, the work part next, the sleeping and toilet part last over the river. I have forgotten how many men were garrisoned there, but quite a few and there probably were forts every five miles with turrets, and other places for men to monitor along the way. Some, these days, disagree with the purpose for the wall. However, no matter how well the wall was guarded, the Scots were able to get across or through the wall. The professor said that the Romans regarded the Scots and other tribes as “uncivilized.” They were often called “Bloody Scots.” Unfortunately for the Romans, the uncivilized won out. The wall did not work and the Romans were called home. I really wonder if President Trump knows this story as his mother was an immigrant from Scotland. It is sort of ironic that he should be so invested in a wall after this history of his heritage. The wall on our southern border is a disgrace. It is spoiling beautiful lands, river banks and lands for animals and butterflies. It is a symbol of how we cannot work out a way for our two countries to come to agreement. It is useless for keeping our country safe. It is a symbol of the fear of certain American people of “different” mothers and babies who are trying to survive. It is a symbol of politics of fear.

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LUKE 2:1-21

In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to their own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

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Churches pull together to haul in help for needy Members of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Zion Lutheran Church and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church came together to donate 1,476 items of food to the Family Pathways Pine City Area Food Shelf just in time for the holiday season. Pictured are: Alen Lund, Bob Thompson, Virginia Johnson, Carol Pederson, Mary Jo Mettler, Ann Hagesteun, Bette Christensen, John Oare, David Mettler and Jim Sloan.

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10 Years Ago, 2008 Pine City author, Michael Willert, recently released his third book, The Pirates from Sun Rise Cove. While his first two books were fully-illustrated storybooks this one is a young reader novel with ten chapters. Willert currently self-publishes but is looking for an agent with a major publisher. “I’m addicted to the writing and the process so I will continue to self-publish until someone says they want me to write for them,” he said. “The self-publishing process is a lot of fun; you really get to know your books inside and out. Although I don’t do the illustrations, I like to design and coordinate them.” Willert is currently working on another chapter book for ages 9-12, a picture book for ages 3-5 and a sequel to Wanted Billy the Bear for ages 6-8. “Three down, and 97 to go,” he said. “I am on a quest to write 100 books. I have written a song for each of my first two books and plan to have them on CD in 2009.” Jarad Reiser and Cody Auers are this week’s athletes of the week. Both seniors are captains for the Hinckley/ Finlayson/Pine City wrestling team. This is the fourth year of wrestling on the team for both of them. Jarad and Cody have been very motivated and looked up to by the younger wrestlers on the team. They have set high goals of getting to the state tournament this year and both have a great start. Cody, who wrestles at the 145 lb. class currently, has a 3-1 record and Jarad, wrestling at the 171 lb. class, has a 1-0 record. Alexander Ames, a graduate student at St. Cloud State University, was one of three students to be honored with a Penny Fellowship Award through the Minnesota State University Student Association (MSUSA). The award, which ranges from $2,500 to $5,000, is given to students pursuing low-paying or unpaid community and public service internships. Ames, who is pursuing his masters in cultural resources management archeology, is the son of Candice and Roger Ames of Pine City.

New directors were recently elected to the Pine City Chamber of Commerce: Tom Gahler, Casey Anderson and Mark Karason, Jane Doran and Scott Cummings. The new elected board members replace John Knox, Doug Warner, Diana Meyer and Bob Mallet, whose terms expire. Cummings, an incumbent, was re-elected. Vicky Salway was named Chamber president for the coming year. The Mora Figure Skating Club recently held its second annual exhibition at the Mora Civic Center. Mary Kozisek, Pine City, finished first in most original performance and received a trophy sponsored by Peoples Natural Gas. Terry Carlson placed second, Aggie Folkema, third, and Jennie Fladebo, fourth, in that category. Bethany Soderstrom finished first overall in the exhibition. Second place went to Stephanie Knutson, third to Mary Carlson, fourth to Sarai Theil and fifth to Sara Faldebo. Fawn Kearney placed first in the costume category, followed by Misty Raivo, Leah Rydberg and Kathy Knutson.

50 Years Ago, 1968 Between 700 and 800 youngsters turned out for Santa Day in Pine City last Saturday. The event was sponsored by the Commercial Club and featured a free movie as well as visits by Santa Claus and free candy treats for all the boys and girls. The Dragon Cagers suffered their first loss of the young season on Dec. 10 against the North Branch Vikings. The Dragons made several mechanical errors, having a total of 30 turnovers. North Branch cashed in on the locals’ mistakes to outscore them 73-54.

75 Years Ago, 1943 Kenneth C. Caroon, Staff Sergeant in the Air Corps, operating out of England, the son of Mrs. Viola Caroon living east of Rock Creek, is a prisoner of war in Germany. Caroon was a member of a bomber crew, and was reported missing in action Nov. 1, following the air raid on Ploesi sometime in September. Since that time Mrs. Caroon has received her son’s second, third and

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Dragon basketball improving rapidly Dragon basketball is improving rapidly as they hit the winter break. The girls beat Floodwood 67-41 last Saturday to nab their second win in the early part of the season. 1993-94 varsity team consists of front row left to right: Katie Sloan, Holly Clementson, Heather Cummings, Carrie Eberhart and Angie Eberhart. Top row left to right: Melisa Odegaard, Christa Connaker, Carrie White, Krista Orn, Steph Wiechman and Chelsey Koppen. Not pictured are Danelle Peterson, Lara Greden, Joell Werner, and team managers Kerri Smetana, Jamie Valvoda.

fourth oak leaf clusters and an air medal, since it was not possible to present them to Sgt. Caroon in person. Again this year, the members of company “D” local unit of the MN State Guard, will provide entertainment for the populace of Pine City and surrounding communities for New Year’s Eve, when they put on the annual New Year’s Eve dance at the armory Friday evening. Acetate rayon stockings may now be made in 30 inch length, plus tolerance, compared to the 29 inch limitation imposed on viscose rayon hosiery, it was announced by northwest War Production Board officials today. This extra inch was granted because of the lack of stretching quality in acetate rayon. The new WPB order also permits fancy designs in lace and mesh stockings but such designs are not allowed in plain

knit rayon hosiery. There will be no change in the length of men’s socks.

100 Years Ago, 1918 John D. Wilcox and Miss Helen F. Ives were married at 1 o’clock last Thursday afternoon at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Ives, by Rev. Young of the Methodist church, only relatives of the contracting parties being present. A wedding lunch was served. The happy couple at once took up the joys of housekeeping in John D.’s home and enjoy the very best wishes of everyone, for both are well known and have many friends. Lost: a sled runner and a dining room chair on St. Croix Road, between Pine City and Walter Peterson’s farm, when we moved in. Finders leave at Walter Peterson farm or Pine Poker office. Reward paid.

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NEWSLINE Get help with Medicare enrollment Although the annual Medicare open enrollment period ended Dec. 7, some Minnesotans have more time to make Medicare decisions – and specialists from Minnesota’s Senior LinkAge Line can help. Special enrollment periods remain for most beneficiaries who live in one of the 66 Minnesota counties that are losing their Cost Plans as of Dec. 31, 2018, due to a change in federal law. As of Jan. 1, 2019, Medicare beneficiaries whose Cost Plan ended Dec. 31, 2018, and who did not enroll in a new plan will return to Original Medicare (Parts A and B only). Returning to Original Medicare could be very costly so these beneficiaries should know that: • Through Feb. 28 they can enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan and a Part D prescription drug plan; or • Through March 4 they can purchase a Medigap policy without a health screening. Choices must be made by the end of the month to be in effect for the first day of the following month. New in 2019 is the Medicare Advantage Enrollment Period from Jan. 1 to March 31. During this time any Medicare beneficiary who begins 2019 enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan can: • Switch to a different Medicare Advantage plan that includes Part D; • Drop their Medicare Advantage plan and return to Original Medicare; • Enroll in a Part D prescription drug plan. “It’s important for consumers to review their Medicare coverage and make sure the plan is both affordable and provides access to doctors, clinics, hospitals and pharmacies they want and need,” said Kari Benson, executive director of the Minnesota Board on Aging, which operates the Senior LinkAge Line. “Line specialists can help by providing comprehensive, unbiased Medicare counseling.” More information about plans is available at Medicare.gov/find-a-plan. More information about Medicare open enrollment in Minnesota can be found at SeniorLinkAgeLine.com. Senior LinkAge Line, at 1-800-3332433, is a free statewide service of the Minnesota Board on Aging in partner-

ship with Minnesota’s Area Agencies on Aging. Senior LinkAge Line provides help to older Minnesotans, their families and friends, helping them connect to local services, find answers and get the help they need. The Senior LinkAge Line does not sell or market any Medicare or insurance product.

Apply for spring turkey permits Apply through Jan. 25 for spring wild turkey A and B permits Spring turkey hunters hoping to bag a tom during the first two weeks of the season have through Friday, Jan. 25, to apply for a lottery permit, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The season runs from April 17 to May 31 and is divided into six hunt periods, A through F (see table below). Hunt A and B licenses for firearms hunters age 18 and older are limited in availability and assigned via lottery drawing. Turkey lottery applications cost $5 and can be purchased online at mndnr. gov/buyalicense, by phone at 888-6654236, or in person from a license agent. Successful applicants will receive a postcard in the mail by mid-February and can purchase their hunting license starting March 1. Firearms licenses for hunts C, D, E and F are not lottery-limited and will be available for purchase over-thecounter beginning March 1. All licensed turkey hunters can participate in Hunt F if they have an unused tag from one of the earlier hunt periods. Archery and youth hunters (under 18) are exempt from the lottery and may purchase a spring turkey license valid during all hunt periods, including hunts A and B. Surplus lottery licenses from hunts A and B, if available, will be sold overthe-counter starting in mid-March. Visit mndnr.gov/hunting/turkey for more information about turkey hunting in Minnesota. 2019 Spring Turkey Hunt Periods Hunt A: April 17-23 Hunt B: April 24-30 Hunt C: May 1-7 Hunt D: May 8-14 Hunt E: May 15-21 Hunt F: May 22-31

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Creative kids make Christmas colorful Caitlynn (9) and Carter (10) Cunnien were two of the 10 winners of the Pine City Pioneer’s Christmas Coloring Contest. Carter and Caitlynn each won a $15 gift card from Walmart, as did the other contest winners.

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Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Bret Grundmeier (Hinckley) reported that he continued to check ice anglers and dealt with violations that included unlicensed fish shelters and anglers leaving trash on the ice. Grundmeier said ice conditions were still not sufficient to safely support vehicles larger than ATVs. One ATV rider, after breaking through the ice while en route to a fishing spot, proved that ice conditions should never be

completely trusted. Luckily, the ATV rider was not too far from shore and within reach of rescuers. DNR Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn (Pine City) answered questions about trespassing, trapping, and target shooting in state forests. He spent time checking anglers and followed up on wetland-filling complaints. He noted that several reports of ATVs through the ice were taken this past week. Wynn urged local anglers to use good judgment while accessing local waters as ice conditions vary throughout the area.

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Dragon wrestling has strong showing this week BY LANCELOT E. FURBER SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

The Dragons took to the mat at home on Friday, Dec. 14, and came out on top of Ogilvie 51-28. It was a good night for Pine City to get back on track, having 16 takedowns to Ogilvie’s nine and five pins to Ogilvie’s two. “We won the matches we needed to win,” said coach Milo Allen. “We won in the stat categories which was one of our goals.” On Saturday, Dec. 15, Pine City traveled to Northwestern, north of Superior, Wisconsin. The Dragons wrestled in three dual matches against Bayfield, Superior and Northwestern. Pine City was second in the tournament, beating Bayfield 78-0 and Superior 56-24; however, the Dragons lost to Northwestern 40-39. Will Fix at 113 pounds, Cory Basta at 120 pounds, Tim Johnson at 138 pounds, Luke Knudson at 152 pounds, Justin Matson at 220 pounds, and Robert Decker at heavy weight all won all three of their tournament matches. Pine City’s next home wrestling match is Thursday, Jan. 3 when the Dragons will host a quad tournament against Proctor, Pequot Lakes/Pine River Backus and Rush City/Braham.

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Pine City traveled to Onamia on Tuesday, Dec. 11 to take on the Panthers. The Panthers were not much of a match-up for Pine City, having only eight athletes on the varsity roster. The Dragons were able to get all 13 players quality minutes and cruised to another conference victory with a score of 73-33. Lily Wilson continued her high level of play with 18 points, six assists and six steals. Ellie Hasz had 15 points. Ashley Faur had 10 points and four rebounds. Jolie Wicktor hit three big threepointers in the game and finished with nine points. Alaina Steele had six points, three assists and two steals. Sophie Lahti had five points and five rebounds. Chloe Alleman had five points and three rebounds. Hannah Lorsung and Emily Carpenter had two points each. The Dragons got their sixth win of the season on Thursday, Dec. 13, when they hosted East Central. Pine City overcame a poor shooting night

with great defense and teamwork to stay undefeated (6-0), defeating East Central 69-44. The Dragons were able to dominate the second half with constant pressure and up tempo play to open up a close game. The Eagles deserve a lot of credit for playing very hard and making things difficult on the Dragon athletes. Ellie Hasz had 20 points, seven rebounds, three steals and two blocks. Lily Wilson continued to put up big numbers, scoring 17 points, three assists and four steals. Hannah Lorsung had seven points and four rebounds. Meredith Kolling had six points and six rebounds. Ashley Faur had six points and four rebounds. Sophie Lahti had six points and four rebounds. Alaina Steele had four points, six rebounds, four steals and one one block, and Emily Carpenter had three points. “We are pleased by the fact our depth and conditioning are really starting to show,” said coach Ted Hasz. “The kids are seeing that the time they are spending on details and conditioning is paying off.”

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When it comes to serving you, the pleasure’s been all ours with a multitude of best warm wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season to all of you from all of us. Happy Holidays from the City of Pine City, Mayor and City Council, City Hall Staﬀ, Pine City Fire Department, Pine City Public Works, Parks, Recreation and Voyageur Bottle Shop.

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Pine City boys basketball goes 2-0 for the week BY LANCELOT E. FURBER SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

On Tuesday, Dec. 11, the Pine City boys basketball team was excited to play on their own court, hosting Onamia. The Dragons made quick work of it, defeating Onamia 79-15. Tanner Wicktor and Caleb Fromm did a great job again in the Dragons’ “tandem” role. They played great defense all night against a returning all-conference player who has some amazing skill sets. Seth Logan and Chris Trudeau played hard on the boards, something Pine City expects out of both of them, and Nick Hansmann really had a nice overall game. He looked unstoppable at times on both ends of the floor. The Dragons were able to play their entire squad, which, in theory, will really help them down the road by once again getting all players time on the court. That is a lot of valuable varsity minutes for all 11 guys on Pine City’s varsity roster. Kameron Jusczak came in and got some great minutes in the second half and had five rebounds in only one half of varsity basketball play. On Thursday, Dec. 13, the Dragons traveled to Milaca. Pine City talked a lot about controlling the things that

they can control and the Milaca game was a great example. The Dragons did not necessarily shoot the ball as well as they are accustomed to, but their work on the defensive end and on the boards really showed positively for them, assisting them to defeat Milaca 71-61. Milaca was much physically bigger than Pine City; however, Pine City did a great job of fighting for position so that other teammates could come in and swoop up layups. The Dragons have some that really help on the boards. Koleman Lind came in and grabbed nine rebounds. Christian Fromm and Seth Logan really worked to create space on the boards. Nick Hansmann was second on the team for rebounds with seven, besides scoring 21 points for the night. Like in previous games, all 11 players were able to enter the game. Caleb Fromm hit two big/clutch three pointers which really were dagger points against Milaca. Jake Adams was all over the place, played really consistently again, and ended with seven steals and 14 points. “Our guys are all doing their job and sometimes it doesn’t show up in the stat sheet,” said coach Kyle Allen. “We did a nice job from the line and on the defensive side, but we do need to clean up some things on the offensive.”

2018 boys basketball alumni game Where/When: In Pine City on Saturday, Dec. 30 (Start at 5 p.m., doors open at 4:30 p.m.) What happens: Former Dragon players are invited to show up at the Pine City gym over the holiday weekend for some fun competition. The event is free. What it means: The event is a great way to connect former alumni and current players. All alumni from any year are welcome to join the Pine City basketball alumni tournament. Up next: Following the championship game, attendees will be invited to pizza at a local establishment.

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Listening to people talk, Arrowhead Transit driver

Glenn Westing from Pine City, really should be chosen for sainthood. The best we could do was make him our DRIVER OF THE MONTH for December 2018. At a recent meeting of the Pine County Advisory Board, members of the board were effusive: One committee member said, “Both my mother and mother-in-law are regular riders. The drivers not only know them by their first name, but they know their friends, what they like to do. One driver always brings my mother’s garbage can back to her house after the garbage truck has been by. Your drivers have made a huge difference in the quality of our mothers’ lives.” Brent Johnz, the program coordinator at the Pine County Jail said. “We’ve been using Arrowhead Transit to get our inmates to work. Since we started using the bus seven years ago, there hasn’t been a single negative incident, thanks in no small part to your drivers.” “You do know,” Johnz continued, “Glenn is your best marketing tool ever.” Other committee members joined in: “Glenn is so compassionate.” “He takes a personal interest in everyone. He’s very involved with his church and in the community.” Glenn was one of the three drivers hired by Arrowhead Transit when Arrowhead Transit first started providing public bus transportation to Pine City back in December of 2010. The others were Bob Korth and Darlene Wetchen. These three drivers set a high bar for all the drivers that were hired after them. On a Thursday afternoon, Oct. 31 of 2013, one of the passengers on Glenn’s bus had a seizure and stopped breathing. Through Glenn’s quick thinking and with his previous medical experience, he was able to get her breathing again. But while they were waiting for the ambulance to come, the passenger stopped breathing again. Again Glenn was able to resuscitate her. Glenn said that fortunately he has not had any similar incidents since then. “Every day I totally enjoy what I’m doing,” said Glenn. “I don’t see driving as a job, it’s a passion to serve others. I like the Bible verse, Ephesians 3: 17 May Christ dwell in your hearts through faith so that you may be rooted and grounded in love. With every passenger I try to be attentive and have a caring attitude.” Glenn said that on the Pine City Dial-A-Ride, about 85 percent of his passengers are seniors. “I’m going to be in their shoes one day so I treat them with the same humility and love that I hope I will be treated with.” Each year Glenn’s job keeps getting busier because more people keep using the Dial-A-Ride. “We like the challenge. All us drivers work together. Together we figure out the best way to get everyone from way north to south picked up and dropped off.” Before coming to Transit, Glenn was a commercial electrician. Every day he would drive into the Metro for work—75 miles one way. “That was all right,” said Glenn. “I did what I had to do.” As a kid he was a “military brat.” He grew up living all over the world. His high school years were in Spain. After he married, he and his wife lived near Rochester. Her parents were from the Duluth area. When they would drive up to visit her parents, they would make a stop in Pine City. “We fell in love with the town so we moved here in 1986.” They raised four kids in Pine City. As adults they all moved in different directions, Except for a son who is a captain in the Air Force, none of them moved too far away. “This has been a great place to raise a family,” said Glenn “So what do I tell new drivers? First thing I do is welcome them, and I’m helpful to them,” said Glenn. “I let them know that if they have a question, they need to ask someone. Then I’d manifest to them through my actions that this is a great place to work.” Thank you Glenn! You and your fellow drivers have make the Pine County Arrowhead Transit an exceptional public transportation system.

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A hard week for Dragon hockey BY LANCELOT E. FURBER SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Pine City JV hockey played the varsity team of Webster, Siren, Frederick, Luck and Grantsburg (WSFLG), on Tuesday, Dec. 11, coming close to an upset win. The JV squad hung with WSFLG and had a couple of chances, near the end of the third period, to tie or even defeat them; however, were unable to capitalize, losing 3-4. Justin Gamec, Tim Thole and Peyton Smetana all found the net for the Dragons. Mason Olson did a great job defending the net for Pine City with 30 saves on 34 shots. The Dragon varsity squad then took to the ice and struggled against Mora. Nothing was working for Pine City. The Dragons were having difficulties connecting on passes, moving the puck up the ice, and getting shots off. Mora was able to capitalize on power plays, going three for three, and handing the Dragons a 3-4 loss. Tryston West, Dusty

Bergstrom and Joey Mikyska scored for Pine City and goalie Alex Laven had 25 saves on 29 shots. Tommy Ryan and Gabe Westbrook both had a pair of assists. On Thursday night, Dec. 13, Pine City hosted Chisago Lakes. The Dragons dominated the first and second periods and were up 3-1 with a little under nine minutes left in the game. The Dragons started playing not to lose, not mounting much of an attack on the Chisago Lakes net, and it cost them the game 4-3. “We have a few things to work on and we will get better,” said coach Grant Nicoll. “By the time playoffs come around, we will be a machine that no one wants to see in their path.” Parker Sell had his first varsity goal, along with two assists. Joey Mikyska and Tommy Ryan also found the net for the Dragons. Alex Laven was in net again this game, stopping 37 shots out of 41.

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Dragon goalie Alex Laven had 25 saves on 29 shots against Mora on Dec. 11, and 37 saves on 41 shots against Chisago Lakes two nights later on Dec. 13.

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

They make a great team BY MARGARET MARTY NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Lynn Holscher, a graduate of North Branch, and Joe Saumer, a graduate of Pine City, met when she was working as an accountant at Pine City Cooperative and he was managing at Rush City Cooperative (now known as Federated Co-ops, Inc.). They married in 1988 and raised two daughters, both of whom graduated from Pine City High School and are college students at St. Cloud State University planning to become teachers. Sadly, they lost their fi rst daughter in infancy. Lynn currently works for Chisago County Health and Human Services, and Joe is the manager of the automotive shop at Cavallin Ford in Pine City. They have been heavily involved in Girl Scouts for 22 years (11 of those years as adult leaders). Joe is a “Male Certified Girl Scout.” Canoe instructor, wood shop projects such as benches, birdhouses and butterfly houses are some of his activities. Lynn has a certificate in Archery and thus teaches this sport to the Girl Scouts. They also accompany the Girl Scouts to various camp locations, such as Camp Northwoods in Wisconsin. They are Adventure Course instructors, which teaches the girls about teamwork. “It is very encouraging to watch the girls grow and develop,” Lynn said. “They are like extended family members.” Joe is a member of the Snake River Valley Conservation Club. He has also been a Youth Firearm Safety Instructor for the Minnesota DNR for eight years, averaging about 65 students per year. Other involvement over the years has included the Rush City Jaycees, Rock Creek Lions, Pheasants Forever, Boy Scouts Eagle Award Advisory Council, Pine City Music Ambassadors Program and both were founders of the Minnesota Music Ambassadors Fund Raising Club. At their church, Immaculate Conception, Lynn has been a church school teacher and is part of the group that knits prayer shawls for shut-ins, etc. Joe is a member of the Knights of Columbus. When asked their motivation for volunteer work, Joe said, “When we lost our fi rst daughter, it was therapeutic for us to become involved in helping others.” Their advice to others: “Don’t be selfish; look at the bigger picture and give it a try. There is so much satisfaction that comes in helping others that it makes it very well worth one’s effort.” Each of¿ce independently owned and operated member of Coldwell Banker Af¿liates Residential

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The first year of Minnesota’s statewide Text-to-911 system is showing that the service is saving lives and making it easier to contact first responders. The Department of Public Safety Emergency Communication Networks division (DPS-ECN) reports that dispatchers received more than 4,500 texts since the program’s deployment in December 2017, an average of 375 texts per month. Text-to-911 provides a direct lifeline for the 20 percent of Minnesotans who have some form of hearing loss. DPSECN has worked closely with the Minnesota Commission of Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing Minnesotans to educate the public about the service. “Text-to-911 is an alternative lifeline for people who would put themselves in harm’s way if they called 911,” said DPS-ECN Director Dana Wahlberg. “But it’s also clear that Text-to-911 is solution to the communication barrier for deaf and hard of hearing Minnesotans experience in an emergency.” Here are three ways deaf Minnesotans utilized Text-to-911 in the first year:

“It was a snowy and slippery day when I was traveling behind a vehicle on a ramp going downhill to the highway when the driver lost control and went down into the ditch and then into the highway where the driver pulled over to the side. I was able to pull over and send a text to 911 with the location and color of vehicle and to ask an officer to check on the individual. If it was not for being able to text 911, I would have just driven away and hoped someone would contact 911. This time it was not the case, and I was proud to be able to make a contribution to society after years of not being able to reach out to 911 to assist fellow citizens when away from a videophone.” Tracy Bell “I really appreciate the ability to text to 911, and being able to have it communicated. I felt human, equal to my peers who can hear. Thank you!” Chelsea Paulson “My Sorenson videophone stopped working so luckily a friend of mine said (we) can text 911… I’m grateful for text to 911… (it) literally saved us!” Mande Andrews

(Rescued from Lower Spunk Lake after a boat motor became disabled.) Text-to-911 is a valuable alternative for hearing individuals who must remain quiet to stay safe or who can’t speak in an emergency. People have also utilized the service when signal strength was lacking or when their microphones/speakers were inoperable. The following are examples of how Text-to-911 was used to seek help: • A suicidal individual did not feel comfortable talking to someone, so they texted for help instead. • An abducted woman texted 911, leading to her captor’s arrest. • Children who were fearful of being overhead when calling 911 have texted when their parents were in a verbal or physical conflict. • A hunter became lost in the woods on a cold night and didn’t have enough signal strength to call 911, but did have enough to text 911. • A person had difficulty breathing from a panic attack and could not speak, so they texted 911. Text-to-911 should only be used in emergencies and when speaking is not an option.

“Dispatchers report receiving texts for non-emergencies or in situations where it would be preferable to speak to 911,” said Wahlberg. “Text-to-911 users should be ready to answer follow-up questions promptly as delayed replies will also delay response times.” Remember: Call if you can, text if you can’t. • Provide an accurate location, cross street or well-known landmark in your initial text. Dispatchers cannot send help if they don’t know where you are. • Texting 911 with a false report is a crime. • If you accidentally send a text to 911, send another text, or call 911 to let the dispatcher know that there is no emergency. If there is an emergency and you cannot call 911, take these steps: 1. Enter the numbers 911 in the “To” field. 2. Text your exact address and type of emergency. 3. Send the message. 4. Use simple words, but do not include abbreviations, emojis, pictures or slang. 5. Promptly answer questions and follow instructions.

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this past Thursday, county dispatchers received a call reporting that a person had gone through the ice on Cross Lake near where the Snake River empties into the lake. Pine County deputies and the Pine City Fire Department were dispatched to the scene. The caller reported a man standing on top of a four-wheeler in the water, which had gone through the ice about 30 yards from shore, but

in a shallow-enough area that the four-wheeler was not entirely submerged. When deputies arrived, they were able to throw a rope to the man, and the man was then able to walk to shore. The four wheeler was removed from the water about two hours later. No injuries were reported during the incident. MOVING WATER, UNSAFE ICE Pine County Sheriff Jeff Nelson

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said that this incident is a good reminder that many areas of local ice remain unsafe. “We’re getting into December and everyone makes the assumption that this ice is good, but my understanding is where he was there was the river flowing,” Nelson said. “Anytime there is moving water the ice is really unpredictable. Anytime it is flowing through that area it is going to be a lot less [thick] than what it is on the main part of the lake.”

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Edward T. Galarneault

University of Minnesota where he received his MBA. In 1964 Ed married Sharon Hulett and they began their life together; they welcomed two daughters, Susan and Amy. Ed worked for Chrysler which took his family across the Midwest, residing in Rapid City, South Dakota and Gillette, Wyoming. In 1987 the family returned to Minnesota; Ed and Sharon made Pine City their home for the past 31 years. Ed loved his family most of all and was “proud as a peacock” of his four grandchildren. Ed respected fairness, candor, honesty, hard work, and most of all, a good sense of humor. Ed is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sharon, daughters Susan (Dan) Schmidt of Maple Grove and Amy (Brad) Presley of Clive, Iowa; grandchildren Zoe and Hayden Presley, Allison and Joe Schmidt; sister-in-law Shirley Sword, Plymouth; brothers John (Margarita) Golden Valley, Rob (Phyllis) St. Louis Park, and Tom (Carol) Delano; nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents. Per Ed’s request, memorial services will not be held. Memorials preferred to UMD James S. Malosky Football Scholarship or J.A. Wedum Residential Hospice, Brooklyn Park.

Edward Toan Galarneault, 77, Pine City, passed away on Dec. 10, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Ed was diagnosed with cancer in November and faced the battle as he knew best, head on and on his ow own terms. Ed was born on March 26 26, 1941, in Aitkin to the Ho Honorable Judge John T. and Dorothy (Kuechen enmeister) Galarneault. He spent his childhood in Aitkin as part of the “G “Galarneault Gang” alo along with his three br brothers, John K., Rob, an and Tom. Ed graduated fro from Aitkin High School in 1959 and attended the Un University of Minnesota – Duluth, where he was a proud member of Jim Malosky’s football team. He formed lifelong friendships in Duluth and always enjoyed reconnecting with his Bulldog teammates. Ed graduated in 1963 with a BA in Business and Economics and then attended the

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WORSHIP GUIDE Church of Christ 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 320-336-8978

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

Hope Lutheran Church Grasston Dean Oelfke, Pastor 320-396-3925 hopelutherangrasston.org Sunday Worship Service 11am Holy Communion first and third Sundays and festival days.

Living Hope Christian Center Assembly of God Pastor Andrew Shaw 11914 Fairway Rd SW, Pine City 320-629-6136 www.livinghopepinecity.org livinghopepinecity@gmail.com Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

Dale Evangelical Free Church 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

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

Hustletown Community Church Non-denominational 1010 3rd Ave SW Pine City Pastor Bruce Thompson 651-983-8130 Sunday School, 10:15 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.

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

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 Grace Baptist Church 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.

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

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 4-4:30p.m., Sunday 9:15-9:45a.m. 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

Open Arms Church of God 406 Pine St., Grasston, MN 320-396-3373 Pastor Gene Sherrod Spirit Filled Worship Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Children’s ministry Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 825 Golf Ave SW Pine City 320-629-2985 Pastor Fred Hanson Sunday Worship at 8 and 9:30 Wednesday Church begins with 6:00 dinner Thursday Worship 5:30 p.m. December 9 @ 9:30 Sunday school Christmas pageant December 16 @ 8:00 and 9:30 Christmas cantata December 20 (Thurs) Blue Christmas @ 6:30 p.m. December 23 - One service @ 9:00a.m. December 24: Candlelight services @ 4 and 9 p.m. December 30 - One service @ 9:00a.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 St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 320-629-2935 19390 Ave, Beroun, MN Monsignor Alek Suchan Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. South Pine Baptist Church 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 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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SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #578 PINE CITY, MINNESOTA 55063 Tuesday, November 13, 2018 @ 6:30 P.M. Pine City District Office Board Room “Preparing Our Students for the Future” The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District No. 578, Pine City, Minnesota, was held at the Pine City District Office Board Room on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 for the purpose of conducting regular board business. Chairman Peterson called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Upon Roll Call, the following members were present: Wally Connaker, Alicia Ascheman, Dan Peterson, Tim Geisler, Wendy Leibel, Lisa NosTollefson, Candice Ames. Absent: None Also present was Superintendent Annette K. Freiheit. Becky Schueller gave a report on Willy Wonka, the Fall Musical. Motion by Ames second by Geisler and carried unanimously to approve the agenda. Motion by Leibel second by Ame and carried unanimously to approve the consent agenda. (a) Approve the October 8, 2018 regular meeting minutes. (b) Approve the October 2018 bills to date as listed. (c) Approve the following electronic fund transfers: Date Amount Transfer from Transfer to Description 9/5/2018 $ 25,000.00 MN TRUST MSDLAF+ CASH FLOW 9/14/2018 $ 750,000.00 MN TRUST STEARNS BANK PAYROLL /CASH FLOW The administration recommends that the School Board approve the resignation of the following staff: (d) Abby Zemek, SPED Paraprofessional, effective 10/5/18. The administration recommends that the School Board approve the employment of the following staff: (e) Shannon Jahnz, SPED Paraprofessional at Vision, (Step 1, Lane 7), 6 hours per day at $16.31 per hour, effective 10/15/18. (f) Casey Rasmussen, SPED Paraprofessional at Vision, (Step 1, Lane 7), 6 hours per day at $16.31 per hour, effective 10/15/18. (g) Lisa Johnson, LTS for Ashley Munden, (Step 2, Lane 1), 10/11/182/19/19 at $214.83 per day, effective 11/21/18. (h) Debra Cunnien, SPED Paraprofessional, (Step 1, Lane 7), 6.75 hours per day at $16.31 per hour, effective 10/31/18. (i) Donna Zastera, SPED Paraprofessional, (Step 1, Lane 7), 6.75 hours per day at $16.31 per hour, effective 11/1/18. (j) James Foster, JH Wrestling Coach, (Step 3), at an annual salary of $1,882, effective 12/1/18. as established in the prevailing Staff Agreement. (k) As per school district policy, the administration recommends that the board accept a donation of $10,000 from Dr. John Barry. $5,000 is for the Noah Project for the basketball teams and $5,000 is for scholarships at the school board’s discretion. The School Board thanks Dr. Barry for this donation.

(l) As per school district policy, the administration recommends that the board accept a donation of an additional $400 First Book gift certificate from Reading Corp. Cindy Stolp will have $200 to spend on books for the PreK students and Carolyn Clark will have $200 to spend on books for the K-3 students. We thank Reading Corp for these funds to help enrich our students’ literacy skills and overall love of reading. (m) PROMULGATE SENIORITY LIST FOR CERTIFIED TEACHING AND CLASSIFIED STAFF 1) Certified List 2) Classified List Motion by Ames second by Ascheman and carried unanimously to approve the Treasurer’s/Cash Flow Report Update. RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS OF VOTES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL ELECTION Member Connaker introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 578 as follows: 1. It is hereby found, determined and declared that the general election of the voters of the district held on November 6, 2018, was in all respects duly and legally called and held. 2. As specified in the attached Abstract and Return of Votes Cast, a total of 5713 voters of the district voted at said election on the election of three school board members for four year term vacancies on the board caused by expiration of term on the first Monday in January next following the general election as follows: Candice M. Ames 1355 Stacy Lancaster 819 Scott Milliman 503 Chad Faur 518 Lisa Nos-Tollefson 1154 Jim A. Biernat 641 Sandra Holcomb 908 JacLynn Hutchins Cavallin 1664 Kurt M. Olson 503 Brett Westbrook 991 Eric Blaiser 413 3. Candidates JacLynn Hutchins Cavallin, Candice M. Ames, and Lisa Nos-Tollefson having received the highest number of votes, are elected to four-year terms beginning the first Monday in January, 2019. 4. The school district clerk is hereby authorized to certify the results of the election to the county auditor of each county in which the school district is located in whole or in part. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Geisler and upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Wally Connaker, Alicia Ascheman, Dan Peterson, Tim Geisler, Wendy Leibel, Lisa Nos-Tollefson, Candice Ames. And the following voted against the same: None Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. AUTHORIZATION FOR ISSUANCE OF ELECTION CERTIFICATES Member Connaker introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF

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 28, 2018 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 2019. Please indicate “Sealed Bids – Publishing 2019” in the lower left corner of your envelope. David J. Minke, Administrator

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Pine County, Minnesota Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 13 and 20, 2018 CITY OF PINE CITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Pine City, at its meeting on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 6:30pm will hold a public hearing: 1) Ordinance #19-04, amendments to Chapter 8 and creation of Section 823, Construction of Sidewalks. All proposed amendments to the

Notice of Filing for Chengwatana Township Office The following township offices will be voted on at the annual March Township Election to be held on March 12, 2019. The filing period for the following offices begins at 8:00 a.m., Wednesday January 2, 2019 and ends at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday January 15, 2019. The place of filing for candidates who reside in Chengwatana Township is with the Town Clerk, (320-629-2208) or by appointment at the Chengwatana Town Hall. The filing fee is $2.00.

ELECTION AND DIRECTING SCHOOL DISTRICT CLERK TO PERFORM OTHER ELECTION RELATED DUTIES WHEREAS, the board has canvassed the general election for school board members held on November 6, 2018. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 578, State of Minnesota, as follows: 1. The chair and clerk are hereby authorized to execute certificates of election on behalf of the school board of Independent School District No.578 to the following candidates: A. JacLynn Hutchins Cavallin b. Candice M. Ames c. Lisa Nos-Tollefson who have received a sufficiently large number of votes to be elected to fill vacancies on the board caused by expiration of term on the first Monday in January next following the election, based on the results of the canvass. 2. The certificate of election shall be in substantially the form attached hereto: (Certificate of Election) 3. After the time for contesting the election has passed and the candidate has filed all campaign financial reports required by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 211A, the clerk of the school board is hereby directed to deliver the certificates to the persons entitled thereto personally or by certified mail. 4. The clerk is hereby directed to enclose with the certificate a form of acceptance of office and oath of office in substantially the form attached hereto: (Acceptance of Office & Oath of Office) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Geisler and upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Wally Connaker, Alicia Ascheman, Dan Peterson, Tim Geisler, Wendy Leibel, Lisa Nos-Tollefson, Candice Ames. And the following voted against the same: None Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Motion by Ascheman second by Ames and carried unanimously to rescind board policy 732, Request for Public Records. Motion by Ames second by Leibel and carried unanimously to approve Out-of-State Travel for Cindy Stolp to attend the Pyramid Model National Conference in St. Petersburg, Florida 4/30/19-5/3/19 at an approximate cost of $1,397 Motion by Ames second by Ascheman and carried unanimously to hold a public meeting on November 19, 2018 to review the World’s Best Workforce. Motion by Connaker second by Geisler and carried unanimously to Authorize the LVP Legacy Committee to seek mini-grant applications that would be due from staff on or before December 14, 2018, and be included on the January, 2019, board agenda. Motion by Ames second by Geisler and carried unanimously to close the meeting at 7:40 PM. Motion by Geisler second by Ames and carried unanimously to open the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Wally Connaker Clerk Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 20, 2018

One Supervisor (3 year term) One Treasurer (2 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. Katy Overtoom, Clerk Chengwatana Township Pine County, Minnesota Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 20 and 27, 2018

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Date: November 15, 2018 1. A default has occurred in the conditions of that certain mortgage executed by Dean W. Sand and Christine F. Sand, husband and wife, as mortgagors, in favor of The RiverBank, a Minnesota banking corporation, as mortgagee, dated December 19, 2007, and recorded on January 3, 2008, as Document No. A469804, as assigned to Royal Credit Union, a Wisconsin state-chartered credit union, pursuant to that certain assignment of mortgage dated October 14, 2011, and recorded on October 28, 2011, as Document No. A-497327, both in the Office of the County Recorder in and for Pine County, Minnesota (collectively, “Mortgage”). The land described in the Mortgage is not registered land. 2. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was: $360,000.00. 3. No action or proceeding at law is now pending to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. 4. The holder of the Mortgage has complied with all conditions precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by the Mortgage and foreclosure of the Mortgage and all notice and other requirements of applicable statutes. 5. As of the date of this notice, the amount due on the Mortgage is: $312,527.87. 6. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage shall be foreclosed, and the land located at 2068 Sherwood Street, Mora, Minnesota 55051, Property Tax ID Nos. 28.0568.000 and 28.0568.001, and legally described as follows: The West 660 feet of the North 660 feet of the Fractional South Half of the Northwest Quarter (S 1/2 of NW 1/4), Section Seven (7), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twenty-two (22), Pine County, Minnesota. Subject to County Road No. 120 along the West line thereof (“Property”), shall be sold by the Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, at public auction on January 3, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., at the Pine County Sheriff’s Office: 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, MN 55063. 7. The time allowed by law for redemption by mortgagors or mortgagors’ personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months after the date of sale. 8. The mortgagors must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on July 4, 2019, if the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. § 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. § 580.23. 9. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGORS, THE MORTGAGORS’ PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINN. STAT. § 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. 10. The mortgagors released from financial obligation on the Mortgage are: None. Royal Credit Union (a Wisconsin state-chartered credit union) By its attorneys: /s/ Lindsay W. Cremona Garth G. Gavenda, (#310918) Lindsay W. Cremona, (#393599) Anastasi Jellum, P.A. 14985 60th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 439-2951 #19907 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on November 15, 22, 29, December 6, 13 and 20, 2018

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 22, 2013 MORTGAGOR: Heather R. McVey, unmarried woman. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded June 4, 2013 Pine County Recorder, Document No. A508323. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. Dated January 5, 2016 Recorded January 11, 2016, as Document No. A524719. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.

TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 1006919-1000011387-0 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Lend Smart Mortgage, LLC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 24981 Blue Spruce Street, Pine City, MN 55063 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 185042000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, Block 10, Chalupsky’s Addition to Beroun, according to the map or plat thereof on file and or of record in the Office of the County Recorder in and for Pine County, Minnesota. APN #: 18.5042.000 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Pine ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $128,212.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $141,963.29 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: February 7, 2019 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: D e t e n t i o n Center, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City MN 55063 to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on August 7, 2019, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: December 3, 2018 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 30 - 18-006566 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 13, 20, 27, 2018, January 3, 10 and 17, 2019 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DATE: November 27, 2018 THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. Date of Mortgage: November 8, 2005 2. Mortgagors: Eric Paul Blaiser and Christina M. Blaiser, husband and wife *The original Mortgagor, Eric Paul

Blaiser, was unmarried at the time, so he executed the original Mortgage as a single person, but he was subsequently married and the Mortgage was modified via a Modification of Mortgage recorded on June 6, 2008 as Document Number 473027 to include his spouse, Christina M. Blaiser. 3. Mortgagee: Horizon Bank f/k/a Pine City State Bank Assigned to Stearns Bank, NA (see #5 below) 4. Recording Information: Recorded on November 9, 2005 as Document Number 449581, in the Office of the  County Recorder  Registrar of Titles of Pine County, Minnesota 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: Assigned to Stearns Bank, NA, a National Banking Association by written assignment recorded on April 15, 2010, as Document Number 486962 in the recording office stated in paragraph 4. INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 43.0113.002 7. County in which mortgaged premises is located: Pine 8. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: The north 300 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE ¼ of SW ¼) of Section Twenty-three (23), Township Thirty-eight (38), Range Twenty (20), Pine County, Minnesota; And the south 360 feet of the north 660 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE ¼ of SW ¼) of Section Twentythree (23), Township Thirty-eight (38), Range Twenty (20), Pine County, Minnesota. Subject to the public road along the west line thereof on both parcels. Check here if all or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens)  9. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 56451 Nature Ave, Pine City, MN 55063 OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 10. The person holding the Mortgage: [check one]  is a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the transaction agent, residential mortgage servicer, and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are […]. The transaction agent’s mortgage identification number, if stated on the Mortgage, is N/A  is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are Stearns Bank, NA as assignee from Horizon Bank f/k/a Pine City State Bank. 11. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Horizon Bank f/k/a Pine City State Bank. INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE 12. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied. That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee complied with all of the notice requirements as required by statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by the mortgage, or any part thereof. 13. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $150,000.00. 14. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $115,698.23. 15. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, at public auction on January 24, 2019, 10:00 a.m., at Pine County Sheriff’s Department, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 100, Pine City, MN 55063, to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorney’s fees, allowed by law. 16. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months after the date of sale. 17. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on July 24, 2019, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5

weeks under Minn. Stat. §580.07 or §582.032. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: John M. Cabak CABAK LAW, LLC 243 Main Street S Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-2529 john@cabaklaw.com Attny Reg. No. 0388929 Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Stearns Bank NA THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2018, January 3 and 10, 2019 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Other Civil Court File No. 58-CV-18-620 Finlayson Properties, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. Gary Preston II, Betsy Preston, Members Cooperative Credit Union, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Jan Smith, also the unknown heirs of Carroll Smith, deceased, and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the complaint herein, Defendants. SUMMONS THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO: GARY PRESTON II, BETSY PRESTON, MEMBERS COOPERATIVE CREDIT UNION, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., JAN SMITH, ALSO THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF CARROLL SMITH, DECEASED, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, INTEREST, OR LIEN IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is attached to this Summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this Summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at: Ledin Hofstad Troth & Fleming, Ltd. Chelsie Troth 539 Main Street South Pine City, MN 55063 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute res-

olution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. 7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Pine County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: Tract #1 – PID: 38.0034.000 That part of the unplatted part of Government Lot Four (4) lying West of the Right of Way of the Northern Pacific Railway Company and North of and adjoining Tuttle & Dixon’s Addition to the Village of Finlayson, and known as Auditor’s Lot Eleven (11) of Section Eighteen (18), Township Forty-three (43), Range Twenty (20), described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot Six (6), Block Two (2), Tuttle & Dixon’s Addition to the Village of Finlayson, thence running due North a distance of 200 feet, said point being the point of beginning; thence North along the West line of said Lot 11 to the North line of said Lot 11; thence East along the North line of said Lot 11, a distance of 300 feet; thence South to the point which is directly East of the point of beginning; thence Westerly to the point of beginning. Less the Following Parcel: That part of Lot 11 of Auditor’s Subdivision of Section 18, Township 43, Range 20, which lies easterly of the following described line: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 6, Block 2 of the recoded plat of Tuttle and Dixon’s Addition to Finlayson; thence easterly, along the north line of said Block 2, a distance of 300 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence northerly, parallel with the west line of said Block 2, to the North line of said Lot 11 and said lines there terminating. Tract #2 – PID: 38.0012.000 Part of the NW ¼ of SE ¼ viz: Begin on South one-eighth (1/8) line of Section Eighteen (18), Township Forty-three (43), Range Twenty (20), five hundred sixty-four (564) feet East of South one-eighth (1/8) corner on North and South center line of Section Eighteen (18), thence due North four hundred twenty-three and nine tenths (423.9) feet, East five hundred ninety-four and five tenths (594.5) feet, South twenty (20) degrees, fifty (50) minutes West four hundred fifty-three and five tenths (453.5) feet to the South one eighth (1/8) line of Section Eighteen (18) and West four hundred thirty-three and two tenths (433.2) feet to the point of beginning, Section Eighteen (18), Township Forty-three (43), Range Twenty (20). The object of this action is to obtain an Order for the following relief: a. Revising the vague, ambiguous and defective legal descriptions of the Properties as to Tract 1 and Tract 2 to the Corrected Legal Descriptions legally described as follows: Tract #1 – PID: 38.0034.000 That part of Lot 11 of “AUDITOR’S SUBDIVISION SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 43, RANGE 20” on file and of record in the office of the Pine County Recorder, Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the northwest corner of Lot 6, Block 2 of the recorded plat of “TUTTLE AND DIXON’S ADDITION” on file and of record in the office of the Pine County Recorder, Pine County, Minnesota; thence easterly, along the north line of said Block 2, a distance of 300.00 feet; thence northerly, parallel with the west line of said Lot 6, a distance of 200.00 feet to the actual point of beginning of the tract of land herein described; thence westerly, parallel with said north line of Block 2, a distance of 300.00 feet to the intersection with the northerly extension of said west line of Lot 6; thence northerly, along last described northerly extension, a distance of 134.08 feet to the north line of said Lot 11; thence easterly, along last described north line, a distance of 300.00 feet to the intersection with a line that passes through said point of beginning and is parallel with said west line of Lot 6; thence southerly, along last described parallel line, a distance of 134.73 feet to said point of beginning. Tract #2 – PID: 38.0012.000

That part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, Section 18, Township 43, Range 20, Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the southwest corner of said Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, thence easterly, along the south line of said Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, a distance of 564.00 feet to the actual point of beginning of the tract of land herein described; thence northerly, at right angles, a distance of 423.90 feet; thence easterly, at right angles, a distance of 627 feet, more or less, to the westerly line of the former Burlington Northern Railroad (now Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Trail); thence southwesterly, along last described westerly line, a distance of 455 feet, more or less, to said south line of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter; thence westerly, along last described south line, a distance of 463 feet, more or less, to said point of beginning. b. Determining that Plaintiff is the Owner of the Subject Properties in fee simple title, and that none of the Defendants have any right, title or interest in the real estate described in the Complaint. 557.03 NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 557.03 you are hereby served with notice that no personal claim is made against you and that any defendant upon whom this notice is served who unreasonably defends this action shall pay full costs to the plaintiff. Dated: December 10, 2018 Ledin, Hofstad, Troth & Fleming, Ltd. Chelsie Troth Attorney for Plaintiff 539 Main Street South Pine City, MN 55063 Attorney Reg. # 0395709 (320) 629-7537 chelsiet@ledinandhofstad.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 13, 20 and 27, 2018

STATE OF MINNESOTA PINE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT JUDICIAL DISTRICT: TENTH Court File No.: 58-JV-18-150 Case Type: Juvenile Summons and Notice Termination of Parental Rights Matter In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: Mia Nicole St. John, Parent Luke Clare Anderson NOTICE TO: Mia Nicole St. John, 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 Pine County Courthouse 635 Northridge Dr. N.W., Pine City, Minnesota alleging that parental rights of the above-named 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 Pine County Courthouse 635 Northridge Dr. N.W., Pine City, Minnesota, on January 3, 2019 at 9:00 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. WITNESS, the Honorable Heather M Wynn Judge of District Court Lu Ann Blegen, Court Administrator BY: Roxanne Smith Court Operations Associate Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 6, 13 and 20, 2018

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE CONCILIATION COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 58-CO-18-206 Case Type: Conciliation C&J Relocation Services LLC, Plaintiff, vs. Brad Freiberg 31598 Swanson Road Askov, MN 55704, Defendant. STATEMENT OF CLAIM AND SUMMONS PLAINTIFF’S STATEMENT OF CLAIM 1. The Defendant(s) owe(s) me $12,070.00, plus filing fees and costs of $78.00 for a total of $12,148.00 because on or about July of 2018 the following event occurred: The Plaintiff provided relocation services including but not limited to the packing and transportation of Defendant’s possessions at a business located in Edina and delivered said possessions to Askov, MN. 2. The Defendant(s) has/have the following property that belongs to me (list property), N/A, valued at $ N/A, plus filing fees and cost of $ N/A, for a total of $ N/A. I want the court to order this property returned to me or make the Defendant(s) pay me money for the value of the property. 3. I believe the person(s) I am suing is/are at least 18 years old and not in the military service. Defendant #1 date of birth, (Approximately 58 years of age.) 4. I understand that if I do not come to court on my hearing date, my case may be dismissed and I may have to pay money to the Defendant(s) on any counterclaim that has been filed. I declare under penalty of perjury that everything I have stated in this document is true and correct. Minn. Stat. § 358.116. Date: 10-8-18 /s/ David J. Sjoberg Anoka County, Minnesota Name of county and state where signed David J. Sjoberg Attorney for Plaintiff 18015 Ulysses Street NE, Suite 200 Ham Lake, MN 55304 (763) 413-1223 Plaintiff #1 date of birth: Approximately 58 years of age davids@sjoberglawoffice.com SUMMONS: IMPORTANT NOTICE TO THE PARTIES You are hereby summoned to appear at the hearing of the above entitled case. See the attached Notice of Hearing for time and location. If not attached, call Conciliation Court. Failure of defendant to appear at the hearing may result in a default judgment being entered for the plaintiff. Failure of the plaintiff to appear may result in dismissal of the action or a default judgment being entered in favor of the defendant on any counterclaim that has been filed. The Defendant may bring a counterclaim against the Plaintiff. See “Information About Conciliation Court” (court form CCT101) on the court forms webpage at www. mncourts.gov/forms. NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT The above-entitled case having been settled, the same may be and hereby is dismissed with my consent. N/A Conciliation-Notice of Hearing and Summons to Appear C&J Relocation Services LLC vs Brad Freiberg You are notified of the following hearing date(s): Setting January 28, 2019 Conciliation Hearing 1:30 PM at the following location: District Court Judge Patrick W. Flanagan Pine County District Court 635 Northridge Dr NW Suite 320 Pine City, Minnesota 55063 320-591-1500 You are expected to appear fully prepared. Dated: November 26, 2018 Lu Ann Blegen Pine County Court Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 13, 20 and 27, 2018

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I’ve heard the Minnesota State PaQ: trol is carrying around some stuff to help people that might have an issue with opioid abuse. Can you talk more about that? Thanks for all you do. A Minnesota A: state trooper’s job is surprisingly varied. Sure, you’d expect them to patrol the highways enforcing traffic laws and to help motorists in trouble. But saving people from drug overdoses might not have occurred to you. Opioid abuse is becoming more and more widespread, and the State Patrol has had their eye on the issue. In Minnesota alone, drug overdose deaths increased 17.9 percent from 2015 to 2016, and those who use opioids have

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a lot to choose from: heroin, morphine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl and codeine, just to name a few. So starting in January, Col. Matthew Langer, Chief of the Minnesota State Patrol, issued a general order requiring every state trooper to carry Narcan. Narcan is the brand name for a prescription medication called naloxone, and it is sprayed into the nose to reverse the effects of opioid drug overdoses. “It’s important for troopers,” says Langer, “Because we’re deployed all over the state and find ourselves in different situations, assisting other agencies and the public.” Specifically, troopers on patrol duty, evidence handling, and in situations where opioid exposure is a possibility must have naloxone at the ready. Troopers receive special training so that they can recognize the signs of opioid overdose and learn to administer naloxone. Once a trooper administers a dose of naloxone, they have to assign a case number and write a field report. They also have to fi ll out a form for the Department of Health. This helps them keep tabs on the opioid crises and what’s being done about it. There’s another reason troopers carry

naloxone. Yes, it’s about keeping the public safe – but it’s also about keeping troopers themselves safe. Let’s say a trooper is searching a vehicle after a crash, looking in the glove compartment or center console. If their bare skin comes into contact with even a dusting of fentanyl, for example, it could be lethal. Langer explains, “Narcan will help people who intentionally ingest drugs and fi rst responders who inadvertently come into contact with them.” So next time you see them out on the roads, remember that catching speeders and helping you change a flat tire aren’t the only things that concern the Minnesota State Patrol. They’re also working to keep Minnesotans safe from opioids. Making sure all troopers carry Narcan is, as Col. Langer puts it, “A proactive move by the Minnesota State Patrol in the interest of trooper safety and public safety.” Send questions to Sgt. Neil Dickenson – Minnesota State Patrol at 1131 Mesaba Ave., Duluth, MN 55811 or neil.dickenson@state.mn.us.

PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Dec. 9 - 16 Theft, burglary, vandalism Dec. 9, 7:49 p.m., report of shoplifting, Evergreen Sq. SW, Pine City. Dec. 10, 10:09 a.m., report of vehicle theft, Main St. S, Pine City. Dec. 14, 7:00 a.m., report of theft, Wildﬂower Rd., Pine City. Dec. 14, 7:54 p.m., report of theft, Main St. S, Pine City. Dec. 15, 12:00 p.m., report of theft, Evergreen Sq. SW, Pine City.

Miscellaneous Dec. 9, 12:01 a.m., report of disturbance, Pokegama Lake Rd., Pine City. Dec. 9, 10:13 a.m., report of domestic disturbance, Sunset Trl., Pine City. Dec. 10, 7:37 p.m., report of disturbance, Main St. S, Pine City. Dec. 11, 10:02 a.m., report of psychological problem, Main St. S, Pine City. Dec. 12, 9:41 a.m., report of criminal sexual conduct, Northridge Dr. NW, Pine City. Dec. 12, 4:32 p.m., report of crank 911 calls, River Island Rd., Pine City. Dec. 13, 2:55 p.m., report of juvenile trouble, Main St. S, Pine City. Dec. 14, 12:45 p.m., report of drug incident, Main St. S, Pine City. Dec. 14, 12:46 p.m., report of child protection/neglect, Main St. S, Pine City. Dec. 15, 6:08 a.m., report of disturbance, Evergreen Sq. SW, Pine City.

Jail roster Dec. 10, James Alan Odegard, warrant, nonsupport of spouse or child, drugs- 2nd degreepossess 6 grams or more heroin. Dec. 10, Samuel Joseph St John, warrant, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana, domestic assault- felony. Dec. 10, Nicholas Timothy Bassett, writ, possesses any type of ﬁrearm/ ammo- crime of violence- ineligible ... Released Dec. 11. Dec. 10, Keith John Erickson, warrant: probation violation- Fe warrant, ﬂeeing a peace officer by a means other than a motor vehicle, escape from custody- held pursuant to lawful arrest, while on charge or conviction or adjudication; drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. Released Dec. 11. Dec. 10, Gaylyn Raynee Moose, warrant: bench- gross misdemeanor,

drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. Released Dec. 11. Dec. 10, Marcus Darrell Pederson, hold for other agency: bench- misdemeanor warrant. Released Dec. 11. Dec. 10, Bryan Dwayne Hanson, warrant: bench felony warrant, wrongfully obtaining assistance- theft. Released Dec. 10. Dec. 10, Brittany Nichole Harth, warrant: arrest- gross misdemeanor, drugs- 5th degree controlled substance- possession. Released Dec. 10. Dec. 10, Brittany Laura Suzan Southworth, hold for other agency: failure to appear warrant. Released Dec. 10. Dec. 11, Geoffrey Wegleitner, probable cause, fugitive from justice from other state. Dec. 11, Virgil Lloyd Benjamin, warrant, false imprisonment- intentional restraint, domestic, obstruct legal process- lawful execution legal process, trafficdrivers license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety, traffic regulation- driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle, motor vehicle registration- intent to escape tax. Dec. 11, Louis Frank Belisle, warrant: probation violation-Fe warrant, receiving stolen property. Released Dec. 12. Dec. 11, Timothy Adam Benjamin, hold for other agency: probation violation- Fe warrant, fugitive from justice from other state. Released Dec. 12. Dec. 11, Jacqueline Danielle Duncan, warrant: probation violation warrant, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana, check forgery- offer/possess w/intent to defraud. Released Dec. 12. Dec. 11, Spencer David Eiffler, parole/ probation violation, theft- take/use/ transfer movable property- no consent; traffic- DWI- 3rd degree driving while impaired, 1 aggravating factor; endanger child- permit present sale/ poss cont subs- G. Released Dec. 12. Dec. 12, Scott Blahowski, hold for other agency, probation violation; probable cause, drugs- 5th degree. Dec. 12, Brian Keith Roseland Jr., warrant, trafficdrivers license- driving after revocation. Dec. 12, Thomas Joseph Maher, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree controlled substance- possession. Released Dec. 14. Dec. 12, Lisa Marie Fenske, hold for other agency: bench- gross misde-

meanor warrant. Released Dec. 13. Dec. 12, Lashane Sarah Oiyotte, warrant: failure to appear warrant, drugs- 5th degree controlled substance- possession; theft of property; give peace officer false name/birthdate/ID card. Released Dec. 13. Dec. 12, Jeremy Joseph Plombon, probable cause, possess/use police radio while committing felony- acts constituting; theft- take/use/transfer movable property- no consent. Released Dec. 13. Dec. 12, William David Taylor, probable cause, domestic assault. Released Dec. 13. Dec. 13, Jesse Chad Purull, hold for other agency, probation violation. Dec. 13, Luke Clare Anderson, summons, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. Dec. 13, Richard Allan Hay, warrant, drugs- 3rd degreepossess 10 grams or more a narcotic drug other than heroin. Dec. 13, Michael Ray Grover, warrant: bench felony, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. Released Dec. 14. Dec. 13, Layton Qynn Gunderson, hold for other agency: bench- gross misdemeanor warrant. Released Dec. 14. Dec. 13, Jacob Andrew Huey, hold for other agency: failure to appear warrant, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana, 3rd degreepossess 10 grams or more a narcotic drug other than heroin, giving peace officer false name- of another person. Released Dec. 14. Dec. 13, Abigail Renee Pfeifer-Koksma, warrant: bench- misdemeanor, disosorderly conduct, trespass- return to property within one year. Released Dec. 14. Dec. 14, Brianna Johnson, warrant, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. Dec. 14, Amber Lee Day, warrant, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. Dec. 14, Kelsa Rae Maciewski, warrant, wrongfully obtaining assistance- theft- by false stmts, concealment, impersonation, public assistance/food stamp/food support- declaration requirement, aggravated forgery- legal rights created/terminated. Dec. 14, Doreen Milligan-Smith, warrant, drugs- 5th degreepossess

schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana; probable cause, fugitive from justice from other state. Dec. 14, Jeremy John Paulson, probable cause, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. Dec. 15, Danielle Jean Prokosch, probable cause, domestic abuse- violate order for protection- misdemeanor. Dec. 15, Michael Allen Klennert, probable cause, domestic, domestic assault- by strangulation. Dec. 15, Sydney Marie Krause, probable cause, assault- 5th degreemisdemeanor, domestic assaultmisdemeanor. Dec. 15, Charles Edwards, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree controlled substance- possession. Dec. 15, Clifton Lea Garcia, hold for other agency, drugs- 3rd degreepossess- 3 grams or more heroin; probable cause, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. Dec. 15, Christina Offermann, probable cause, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana, 5th degree controlled substance- possession, 3rd degreepossess 10 grams or more a narcotic drug other than heroin. Dec. 15, Jeorgetta Sharlow, probable cause, introduce contraband- drug/ liquor into jail/lockkup/prison, drugs5th degree- procure/possess/control over a controlled substance, trafficdrivers license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Dec. 15, Shanika Nicole Johnson, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree controlled substance- possession. Released Dec. 15. Dec. 16, Brett Duane Leger, probable cause, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana, traffic- DWI- refuse to submit to chemical test, blood or urine as required by search warrant, DWI- 4th degree driving while impaired. Dec. 16, Daniel Dawyne Will, probable cause, domestic. Dec. 16, Garth Leroy Willhite Jr., probable cause, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana, pharmacy, traffic drivers license- driving after revocation, traffic regulation- driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle.

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