Kanabec County Times E-edition December 20, 2018 by Northstar Media

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Hard work pays off for Ogilvie senior wrestler . P11

Moms bring cheer to overseas military SHIRLEY SCHMIDT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Ogilvie grad honors country as part of elite color guard BY KIRSTEN FAURIE EDITOR@MORAMINN.COM

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Staff Sergeant Brett Krohn is a member of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and Continental Color Guard

An active group of military moms work to support United States military troops and each other while they wait for their loved ones to come home. The Pine City Blue Star Moms serves the east central Minnesota area and is one of seven Minnesota chapters of the Blue Star Moms. The Pine City Blue Star Moms meet monthly, often at the Pine City VFW. First and most importantly, they share news of their family members in the military. Members said it’s very comforting for a member mom who is sending her first son or daughter off to the military to receive encouragement and support on many levels from other moms in the group. “It’s so reassuring to know I can text questions to someone who’s been through it,” said Blue Star Mom Erin Skalicky. “I had questions like, what is the best way to communicate with someone who is deployed?” The group has many projects in the works so much of their meeting time is used for planning. This group serves the troops in many ways and not limited to their own military family members. For instance, they prepared and served holiday dinners for troops and their families at the Pine City Armory. They also send care packages SEE STARS, PAGE 6

Mother June Story could not have been more proud of her son, Staff Sergeant Brett Krohn, as she witnessed him carry the United States flag while honoring former President George H.W. Bush at a ceremony in Houston, Texas,

on Dec. 3 The ceremony marked the departure of President Bush’s casket and its transportation on an aircraft, Special Air Mission 41, for funeral services in Washington D.C. SSG Krohn is a member of the United States Army Continental Color Guard, a specialty platoon of the Third

U.S. Infantry Regiment. The Third Infantry Also called “The Old Guard” conducts memorial affairs that honor fallen comrades (such as guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier), ceremonies, parades, officer retirements and SEE GUARD, PAGE 6

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What fun it is to laugh and play at the Ogilvie Winter Concert The Ogilvie Public Schools grades Kindergarten through sixth winter concert was held Friday, Dec. 14 at Ogilvie school. Proud parents watched their children showcase their musical skills through a variety of giggle-some performances.

Girls basketball team emphasizes ‘The Mustang Way’ BY SCOTT MCKINNEY NEWS@MORAMINN.COM

The Mora Mustangs girls basketball team have initiated a philosophy, “The Mustang Way,” that reflects life skills and builds a winning culture. With a roster full of strong leaders, the team is poised to take on a demanding schedule. “There’s only two seniors on our team this year,” said head coach Brandon Ostien, “so we don’t have a sense of ‘senior dominance.’ Those two, and the rest of the girls, are all

‘The girls are going out there, night in and night out, with the name ‘Mora’ on their jerseys. ’ Brandon Ostien Head Coach phenomenal kids. Any night, a different one of the girls will step up.” Currently the Mustangs hold a 3-4 record, sixth place in NEWS 320-679-2661 editor@moraminn.com

the Granite Ridge Conference and 14th in Section 6 AA. Last season the team finished with a 6-21 overall record, seventh place in Section 6 AA East and eighth in the GRC. They were eliminated from postseason play with a loss to Rush City. Ostien said the Mustangs have adopted a team philosophy he calls “The Mustang Way.” “It’s reflective of the things you need in order to survive in the world. One part is ‘showing up,’ not only for practice, but also showing up at game time with focus. The

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big one that I try to push with the team is ‘paying it forward.’ It means doing good things in our team, our school, our community without looking for reward.” “For example, our 9-12 grade basketball program helps out with the K-2 grade program. They’re giving back to the younger kids, playing and having fun. The younger kids would rather see the older ones instead of adults. And we’re going to get the older girls to read to the kindergartners, to show them that it’s not just SUBSCRIPTIONS 320-679-2661 subscriptions@moraminn.com

about basketball.” The Mustangs play a tough schedule for the rest of the season, Ostien said. “There isn’t one game where I can say, ‘Hey, this is going to be an easy night.’ The GRC is one of the toughest conferences in the state, as is Section 6 AA. In every game, our girls know that they’ll have to fight to earn a win.” The Mustangs do not have team captains this year. “The good thing about our team,” SEE BASKETBALL, PAGE 10

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KANABEC COUNTY COURT REPORT

Th ffollowing The ll i charges h were fil filed d iin K Kanabec b C County t C Courtt on D Dec. 10 10-17, 17 2018. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Steven Arnie Kellum (11/15/2000) of Grasston was charged Dec. 10 with one gross misdemeanor count of domestic assaultsubsequent violation. Karissa Beth Bode (5/1/1990) of Ogilvie was charged Dec. 10 with one gross misdemeanor count of driving while impaired in the third degree, one misdemeanor count of driving while impaired in the fourth degree, one misdemeanor count of open bottle and one misdemeanor count of careless driving. Reese Walter Schritz (11/25/1976) of Mora was charged Dec. 11 with one gross misdemeanor count of operate motor vehicle under influence of alcohol and one gross misdemeanor count of operate motor vehicle- alcohol concentration 0.08 within two hours. John Jacob Hall (8/3/1981) of Cottage Grove was charged Dec. 11 with one gross misdemeanor count of fifth degree possession of meth. Rahsaan Migel Wells (3/19/1976) of Rosemount was charged Dec. 11 with one felony count of domestic assault by strangulation, one felony count of threats of violence and two gross misdemeanor counts of domestic assaultsubsequent violation. John Robert Putz (5/21/1984) of Mora was charged Dec. 11 with one misdemeanor count of fleeing a peace officer by means other than a motor vehicle. Shane Lee Olson (1/13/1977) of Sauk Rapids was charged Dec. 11 with one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct. Wayne Travis Wulfekuhle (8/30/1990) of Ogilvie was charged Dec. 11 with one misdemeanor count of driving while impaired in the fourth degree and one misdemeanor count of careless driving. Jeremy Patrick Rice (11/19/1976) of Princeton was charged Dec. 12 with one felony count of drug possession in the fifth degree. Ronda Lee Lundberg (10/9/1964) of Mora was charged Dec. 12 with one felony count of financial transaction card fraud. Eric Lamar Stookey (8/8/1969) of Sandstone was charged Dec. 13 with two felony counts of receiving stolen property. Kevin Curtis Lalim (6/9/1958) of St. Cloud was charged Dec. 13 with one gross misdemeanor count of fifth degree possession of meth. Anthony Wayne Helm (4/20/1972) of Ogilvie was charged Dec. 13 with one felony count of failure to register and one gross misdemeanor count of fifth degree possession. William Earl Buckner (2/24/1950) of Monticello was charged Dec. 13 with one misdemeanor count of careless driving, one misdemeanor count of driver fails to stop for stop sign and one misdemeanor count of no proof of motor vehicle insurance. Leroy Michael Asmus (9/19/1983) of Mora was charged Dec. 14 with one felony count of domestic assault by strangulation. Brandon Taylor Elling (4/17/1999) of Mora was charged Dec. 14 with one felony count of assault in the second degree- dangerous weapon, one gross misdemeanor count of drug possession in the fifth degree and one misdemeanor count of domestic assault. Mark Douglas Kendall (10/27/1959) of Ogilvie was charged Dec. 17 with one misdemeanor count of fleeing a peace officer by means other than a motor vehicle.

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Melissa, a Kanabec County Sheriff ’s Office dispatcher, shops with young Addison at Shopko, picking out gifts for the holidays. BADGES (Building Awareness to Develop, Grow and Educate our Society) volunteers from the Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office helped Mora and Ogilvie kids buy gifts at Mora Shopko during the Shop with a Cop event Dec. 11. Officers were paired with specially-selected kids to go shopping with money donated to BADGES throughout the year, with special donations from the Salvation Army, Ogilvie Lions and Shopko.

Truckers need to keep health cards current

Ask A Trooper Neil Dickenson

Question: What is the penalty for an expired health card while driving a commercial vehicle such as a tractor-trailer? Answer: If a health card is required (vehicle over 10,000 pounds), there would be a fine if it’s expired. The driver could be allowed to continue on if that’s the only issue from the traffic stop. If the driver is stopped again before the health card is current, the driver would be placed out-of-service until the health card is valid and could

receive another citation. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota send your questions to Sgt. Neil Dickenson – Minnesota State Patrol at 1131 Mesaba Ave Duluth, MN 55811. (Or reach him at, Neil.Dickenson@ state.mn.us) SERGEANT NEIL DICKENSON is Minnesota State Patrol public information officer for the state’s northeast region.

Merry up

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THIS WEEK: Featured Event of the Week

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Salvation Army Red Kettles The Salvation Army North has been serving people in need for more than 125 years in Minnesota and North Dakota, providing basic needs assistance, disaster relief, housing for the homeless, youth services, rehabilitation, counseling and more. In Kanabec County, The Salvation Army is represented by a small group of local volunteers called a Service Unit. Funds come entirely from local sources, primarily raised in the Red Kettles during the holiday season. The kettles in Kanabec County fund the needs that appear within Kanabec County. Kettles are locationed at Coborn’s Superstore and Shopko Hometown. Sign up to volunteer a couple hours of your time as a bell ringer by calling Ginny at 320-515-1403. Your time makes a big impact. Because of last year’s excellent kettle returns, the Salvation Army met even more local needs, both large and small. What came in as kettle donations went out again to screened clients in the form of dozens of gas and food vouchers, hundreds of filled back-to-school backpacks for local students, a rent deposit, a couple boxes of diapers and many pairs of new school shoes. And as always, the Salvation Army continues to support local disaster relief, routinely partnering with other area nonprofits.

DEC. 20 Compassionate Friends Compassionate friends, a support group for families who have lost a child, will meet from 7-9 p.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church, 1050 Southview Ave., Braham. For more information call Carol Peterson at 320-396-3496.

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Nancy Lehnen serves up a treat from Dad’s Belgian Waffles —a big hit.

Braham celebrates annual Santa Day The 6th annual Santa Day, Saturday, Dec. 8, held at the Braham Event Center kept Santa and all his helpers busy through the day. People came from near and far to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, get their picture taken, have brunch, shop for gifts, play games, make crafts, purchase baked goods or decorated trees and wreaths, while listening to the Eastwood Life Enrichment Center Choir as they played and sang a large variety of Christmas songs.

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Paper Player’s and Coloring for Relaxation

Learn how to recycle greeting cards and make two for yourself free of charge at 1 p.m. at Eastwood Life Enrichment Center, 160 Valhalla Circle, Mora. Coloring books and supplies also available.

DEC. 25

Senior New Year’s Eve Luncheon A Daylight Celebration

Christmas Community Dinner

Senior citizens are invited to enjoy a time of celebration and fellowship ringing in the New Year during the daylight at Open Arms Church , 406 Pine St., Grasston. Valet parking begins at 10:30 a.m. A meal will be served at noon. Entertainment by 5 ‘til Sunrise. Reservations required, call 888-315-8448.

will provide dental services for individuals age 0-26 and pregnant women at Kanabec County Community Health, 905 Forest Ave. E., Mora (320-679-6330). To set up a service contact with CDS call toll free 1-866-543-6009.

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FRI. 12/21 The Refuge: Domestic Violence Mtg for Women: 12:30-2 p.m., Family Pathways Bldg, Mora

SAT. 12/22 Ogilvie Food Shelf: 8-10:30 a.m., Quality building at 225 E. George St. in Ogilvie

WED. 12/26

Ogilvie Museum Meeting: 6:15 p.m. at the Ogilvie Barbershop/Museum WINDOW Domestic Abuse Support Group: 10 a.m., Windows Victim Services, 204 Fire Monument Rd., Hinckley.

Avoiding the Workforce Desert

A free ham dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Trio Community Center, 111 East Maple Ave., Mora. All are welcome.

DEC. 26 ELEC Community Potluck Eastwood Life Enrichment Center, 160 Valhalla Circle, Mora, will host a community potluck at 11:30 a.m. Bring a dish to share and enjoy fellowship with other seniors in the community. White Elephant bingo to follow at 12:30 p.m.

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Santa Visits Dandelion Floral

Dental Clinic Kanabec County Community Health

Santa Claus will be at Dandelion Floral and Gifts from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located at 121 S. Union St., Mora. Bring kids and cameras. Fun for all ages. Questions, call 320-679-4216.

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The biggest attraction of the day was of course visiting with Santa. Nevaeh and Angela Swanson had their own visit with the Clauses.

Celebrate Recovery: 6 p.m. meal, True Vine Lutheran Church, Mora NAMI Connection: 6:30-8 p.m., Cambridge Medical Center, Harbor Room Lap Swim: 6-7 a.m. Ogilvie Community Pool Abuse Survivors Support Group: 6-7 p.m., Journey North Church, Pine City Adult Day Break: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pine City Compassionate Friends: 7-9 p.m., Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Braham WINDOW Domestic Abuse Support Group: 6 p.m., Journey North Church, 840 Main St. S., Pine City.

Children’s dental services offered for individuals age 0-26 and pregnant women at Kanabec County Community Health, 905 Forest Ave. E., Mora (320679-6330). To set up a service contact with CDS call tollfree 1-866-543-6009.

JAN. 8 Free Family Law Clinic The Refuge/Family Pathways, is sponsoring a free Family Law Clinic at 6 p.m. at the Family Pathways office in Cambridge, 1575 E. First Ave., Cambridge. Learn the basics on dissolution and custody, receive helpful materials, and have questions answered by an attorney. Call Bethany at 763-689-3532 with questions.

JAN. 25 Children’s Dental Services

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Monday, Dec. 24: Specials of the day. Tuesday, Dec. 25: Merry Christmas. Dinning site closed. Wednesday, Dec. 26: Chicken penne pasta salad, cream of vegetable soup, fruit, pudding. Thursday, Dec. 27: Roast turkey, whipped potatoes with gravy, broccoli Normandy, wheat bread, gelatin poke cake. Friday, Dec. 28: Egg bake, parslied potatoes, peaches, cinnamon roll, cranberry juice.

Note: Senior Dining is for persons 60 - plus, Ogilvie Senior Dining is served on Mondays and Wednesdays (same entrées served at both locations) at the Ogilvie Civic Center. 1% milk is served with every meal. Menu is subject to change. Suggested contribution for persons 60plus and volunteers is $7.75 - $4.00. No registered guest 60-plus is denied a meal based on their ability to pay. Guests under 60 pay $7.75. Call between 10:30 am-1:00 pm for more information. Partially funded under contract with the Central Minnesota Council on Aging as part of the Older Americans Act Program and Administered by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud.

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SENIOR DINING Location: Dala Apartments - 470 Bean Ave. Mora

Registration is open for Kanabec County Economic Development Authority’s conference from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This conference is for businesses and educators and presents creative approaches to workforce development. It will take place at The Grand Event Center, 2025 Rowland Rd., Mora. There is no cost to attend but pre-registration is required. Refreshments and lunch are included. Register online at www.kanabec-eda.org or call 320-209-5031 no later than Jan. 31, 2019.

It looks like the Kanabec County Times’ editor had some space to ﬁll, so she drew up a hand turkey.

Help stop hand turkeys. Send photos, stories, events and news tips to editor@moraminn.com.

The Dec. 6, 2018, edition of the Kanabec County Times contained one error. One of the grandparent’s name in Everleigh Aragon’s birth announcement on page 18 was incorrectly listed as Armando Aragaon when it should have been Armando Aragon. The Dec. 13, 2018, edition of the Kanabec County Times contained one error. The name of one of the five generations pictured on page 32 was incorrectly listed as Barb Whit (great-grandma) when it should have been Barb White (great-grandma). The Kanabec County Times is committed to accuracy. If you have a correction or clarification, please contact the editor either by phone at (320) 225-5128 or via email at editor@moraminn.com.

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Don’t be fooled by clickbait

here is a lot of garbage “news” reporting out there. I am particularly irritated by “news stories” created by robots designed to personalize stories to specific areas strictly to make a buck. Imagine a rock band is in front of a large crowd in Minneapolis. When the musician shouts, “It’s great to be in Minneapolis!” he gets a huge reaction. Why? Because it makes audiences feel special and important to hear the name of their city. They like feeling pride in where they are from and get excited about seeing it named in a news Editor report or recognized nationally. Kirsten Faurie That’s all fine, but people have figured out how to capitalize on it. In the digital world, eyes on a website means revenue. People have created formulas— essentially robots — that piece together “news stories” designed to get lots of eyes, likes and shares as a way to make money. I once saw an example of such a “news” report on a site named www.tuckermantimes.com (the site has since been erased): “What are the best restaurants in and around Ogilvie, MN?” Mapping software picked a few locations near Ogilvie marked as restaurants and filled in the blanks of a boilerplate story. No one writing this article has ever visited Ogilvie, let alone ate a burger at the Finish Line. It’s obvious when you look past the headline: “Restaurant week in Ogilvie, MN is approaching. Before you make your dinner reservations, take a look at our top restaurant list below so that you can be sure to make the best choice during your stay in Ogilvie, MN.” There are a number of problems I can identify right away: there is no such thing as restaurant week locally (although maybe there should be) and have you ever needed dinner reservations anywhere in Kanabec County? The article goes on ... “Whether you have a hearty Italian pasta plate on your mind, or a fresh baked haddock, or maybe grilled cheese with tomato soup, our list below showcases some of the best restaurants and menu items found in Ogilvie, MN.” Next, the site lists its “Top five restaurants in Ogilvie.” This is where the article fails terribly. Four of the five restaurants listed (including their number one) were actually located in Mora. Near carbon copies of this story could be found written by tuckermantimes.com for a plethora of cities: Spencer, IN; Pleasant Unity, PA; Elmer, OK; Gettysburg, SD to name a few. All they had to do was swap the name of the city and let a computer paste in restaurant names. Unfortunately, hometown proud readers see the headline, click and share stories on social media. I hate to see readers fall for the trick. If I’m being honest it makes me feel a bit like chopped liver to see locals drool over that kind of trash and overlook the real reporting, real stories and real people that care about Kanabec area communities right here in my office. Don’t be fooled by clickbait designed to get your attention without offering anything of value. The people who care about you are right here under your nose.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Volunteers, visitors make Santa Day a success To the editor, The Braham Santa Day was a huge success. Santa Day was held at the Braham Event Center Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. Approximately 500 people attended which made this a fabulous community event. We had Santa and Mrs. Claus visit with all the children from the surrounding community. The Braham student council took pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus for families. The Braham girl scouts, youth from area churches and students working on volunteer hours helped wherever they were needed. Braham’s ambassador and Little Miss Braham helped in all areas. Dad’s Belgian Waffles served a delicious brunch for 300 people with help from local ministers and other volunteers from the surrounding area, all helping in the kitchen and serving. Braham junior and senior jazz band and echelon choir, the Life Enrichment singers from Mora,

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Thanks to FirstLight

To the editor, My stay at FirstLight hospital on Dec. 10, 2018, was a nice stay. I had a lot of great nurses who enjoyed their job and working at FirstLight. The rooms are big and updated for all kinds of patients. I also wanted to thank many of the staff who are friendly and also enjoy their job at FirstLight. My special thanks goes to my doctor and the physical therapist as well as the cardiac therapist. They show you their care for each other as well as you. They are a great team that work together and know each others’ objectives for you. And in closing, I can’t forget the housekeeping staff and receptionists who answer the phones and make reservations. They also are very caring people and try to make your stay good. Joe Flascher Mora

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Parker Stromquist, violinist; Michael Holmquist, pianist; Kevin Wojhon, guitarist; singers from Braham Lutheran Church; Braham Covenant Church music group and Joni Nelson, pianist, from Sts. Peter and Paul provided Christmas music throughout the day. Many volunteers helped decorate, provided baked goods for the Mrs. Claus bake sale and items for the gift shop. Many wonderful volunteers helped set up the event center for Santa Day. Volunteers helped shoppers at Santa’s Gift Shoppe and wrapped gifts. Kathy Nikko and Vicki Dehn did an awesome job providing activities for children waiting to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus. Many organizations donated various items. Tusen Tack and Braham Event Center send out a great big thank you to all our sponsors and everyone who helped make Santa Day a wonderful successful community event. Many, many thanks to everyone. Marie Grundberg Tusen Tack; Braham Event Center

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Your community needs you To the editor, Transportation Resources for You is seeking volunteer drivers to increase transportation options for residents of northern Kanabec and Mille Lacs counties. Volunteer drivers will play a vital role in helping our residents gain independence, access necessities and stay involved in their communities. So many of our local residents are without reliable means of transportation. Income does not determine eligibility, yet we strive to assist those who lack other resources. These individuals are in immediate need of transportation to necessities such as healthcare, essential services and education or community events. TRY is committed to providing transportation services to those in need. Volunteer drivers are the heart of our program, and we are in need of caring, compassionate volunteers to help us carry out our mission. Volunteering for TRY is easy and flexible, whether it’s just for an occasional ride or on a more regular basis. Volunteer opportunities are very open and work around your preferences: • You tell us when you’re available to volunteer… whether that be only on certain days of the week, only during specific hours, etc. • You choose where you’re comfortable driving to… If you prefer to stay local, if you don’t mind longer trips, or if there are specific cities you prefer not to drive in. • You decide which types of transportation you’d prefer to provide… Would you love to help local veterans get to medical appointments? Would you enjoy taking nearby senior citizens grocery shopping? Are you a member of a local church and would be happy to ride share with someone else in your congregation needing a ride? It is not a paid position, but we will do our absolute best to make sure this is a rewarding volunteer experience for you by matching you with someone who genuinely needs and appreciates your time and efforts. We are currently offering a $100 bonus when you sign up and provide your first ride to help with initial fuel costs. It’s incredibly rewarding to give back through volunteer work. The chance to do so locally is something we hope that you consider. Even if you could only offer one ride a month, you could impact someone’s life significantly. For more information on volunteer opportunities contact TRY. Call or text: 320-438-9331. Email: Try. Transportation@gmail.com. Or visit: Facebook. com/Transportation4You. Ashley Eckdahl Transportation coordinator for TRY

Time to stand up for journalists, pursuit of truth

nlike most of Time magazine’s “Person of the Year” designees since 1927, we can be certain none of those featured this year on that iconic, red-framed cover wanted to be there. This year, Time has four cover images, all recognizing journalists who are imprisoned, facing charges or who died in the pursuit of news First on behalf of the Amendment rest of us — collectively titled, Center “The Guardians Gene Policinski and the War on Truth.” The selectees: Jamal Khashoggi, The Washington Post contributor believed killed in Turkey by a Saudi Arabian “hit squad;” the staff of the Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland, which saw five staffers killed by a deranged gunman; Reuters news service reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, who have been jailed in Myanmar for a year; and Philippine journalist Maria Ressa, whose news site Rappler, a frequent government critic, faces dubious tax-related charges. Time said it selected the group “for taking great risks in pursuit of greater truths, for the imperfect but essential quest for facts that are central to civil discourse, for speaking up and speaking out.” Those words, and that task, are as good a definition of journalism as we might want. The description also puts a lie to the core untruths of those critics who find any excuse to bray — mostly for political gain — about “fake news,” or who claim “alternative facts” when

faced with a reality they find uncomfortable or incompatible with pre-conditioned views. Yes, journalists — as all of us — can at times do an imperfect job. But the vast majority set out each day on that “essential quest for facts.” And in doing so, they act on our behalf, bringing us the information we need for both the decisions we make in our private lives and for the votes we cast as part of the greatest experiment ever seen in self-governance. These “Guardians” also stand for thousands of men and women in nations around the world who put themselves in harm’s way each day to stand up to tyrants and tyranny. As the magazine noted, at least 52 journalists have been murdered this year for simply doing their jobs. Hundreds more are imprisoned and threatened. The Committee to Protect Journalists notes 262 are now being held and 60 are “missing.” Journalists killed in the previous year, and more than 2,300 others since the early 1800s are recognized each June in a rededication of the Newseum’s Journalist Memorial, in Washington, D.C. For those who question the motives of all journalists under misleading and inaccurate references to “the Media,” — visit and learn the stories of the men and women noted on that memorial. If your view of journalism and those who practice it doesn’t shift as a result, you’re not really thinking. The journalists’ stories were

intertwined with the second part of Time’s recognition as the most “influential” in 2018 — the ongoing effort to manipulate what is true and “the many ways information is being used and abused across the globe.” In an essay, the magazine’s editor-in-chief said it was “the common thread in so many of this year’s major stories, from Russia to Riyadh to Silicon Valley.” In the name of those who died, who are wrongly imprisoned or threatened, and in the name of “truth,” the rest of us have an obligation to step away from partisan bickering and disgraceful sloganeering — including that bogus claim by President Trump and repressive regimes worldwide that journalists are “enemies of the people.” Call for better reporting, but also be willing to support better journalism. Continue to call for investigations and prosecutions whenever a journalist is attacked or killed; don’t settle for a politically expedient decision to excuse or ignore such criminal conduct. Defend journalism and commit to the pursuit of truth, even when it means extra effort to separate it out from misleading and false information. In the name of those recently recognized for their courage and sacrifice, it’s time we all did that.

Defend journalism and commit to the pursuit of truth, even when it means extra effort to separate it out from misleading and false information.

GENE POLICINSKI is president and chief operating officer of the Freedom Forum Institute. He can be reached at gpolicinski@freedomforum.org, or follow him on Twitter at @genefac.

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t is usually best for people to make their own decisions on matters that significantly affect their lives. In some cases, however, people become unable to do so because of health or cognitive impairments. In these situations, it is important for people to have Your Legal someone they trust who can Rights make decisions for them. Lori Swanson Establishing a power of attorney may be something to consider. WHAT IS A FINANCIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY? A financial power of attorney is a document that gives someone permission to act on another person’s behalf. When a person creates a power of attorney, they are considered the “principal.” The individual to whom they give this permission is called their “agent” or “attorney-in-fact.” This individual does not

A power of attorney may be a good idea for people who are unable or who may become unable in the future to manage their ﬁnancial affairs or make other decisions for themselves. need to be an attorney, but should be someone the person greatly trusts. There has been an uptick in recent years of financial fraud by agents who abuse the authority granted to them under a power of attorney. The person selected as the agent should be responsible, honest and diligent. When establishing a power of attorney, a person must decide how much authority they want their agent to have over their affairs. A general power of attorney gives an agent the ability to act on a person’s behalf in all of their affairs, while a limited power of attorney

grants an agent this authority only in specific situations. A person may also choose to make their power of attorney “durable,” which means it stays in place even if the person becomes incompetent or incapacitated. A principal can also revoke a power of attorney. For example, somebody facing surgery may complete a power of attorney on a temporary basis, but then revoke it once they are healed and out of the hospital. WHEN SHOULD I USE A POWER OF ATTORNEY? A power of attorney may be a good idea for people who are unable or who may become unable in the future to manage their financial affairs or make other decisions for themselves. Examples of powers people can give to their agent are: • To use a person’s assets to pay their everyday living expenses. • To manage benefits from Social Security, Medicare, or other government programs. • To handle transactions with their bank and other financial institutions.

• To file and pay a person’s taxes. • To manage a person’s retirement accounts. HOW DO I CREATE A POWER OF ATTORNEY? A power of attorney must be in writing, signed in front of a notary, dated and clear on what powers are being granted. If a person wishes to make the power of attorney durable (i.e., to last even if they become incapacitated), they must include a statement such as: “This power of attorney shall not be affected by incapacity or incompetence of the principal.” It is not necessary to have a lawyer prepare a power of attorney, but consulting with one can help ensure that the power of attorney is constructed in a way that aligns with the person’s wishes. WHEN DOES A POWER OF ATTORNEY END? A mentally competent person can remove a power of attorney at any time with a signed document. If a power of attorney is not removed, it ends with a person’s death.

WHERE CAN I GET A SAMPLE FORM? A statutory power of attorney short form is available on the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office website at: www.ag.state.mn.us/Consumer/Handbooks/Probate/ PowerOfAtty.pdf. This form is prepared according to statutory requirements. It allows a person to create a power of attorney, choose which powers they wish to delegate to their agent, and identify whether or not the power of attorney will be durable. Before completing the form, the principal and agent should carefully read all pages of the form, including the instructions at the top of the first page. In addition, some banks and financial companies have their own power of attorney forms. Preparing additional, organization-specific forms may make it easier for an agent to work with certain organizations with which the principal does business. LORI SWANSON is the Minnesota Attorney General.

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GUARD: ‘It was a once-in-a-lifetime honor’ FROM PAGE 1

special events — including funeral rites. Continental Color Guard Team is a five-man unit is comprised of two armed guards and three color ensigns. Krohn called being able to carry the U.S. flag during President Bush’s funeral was “a once-in-alifetime honor.” A PATH OF SERVICE Krohn was eager to join the U.S. Army. Krohn lived with his mother, June, near Ogilvie when he made the decision to join the military. “I thought it would be a great opportunity to set myself apart. It has been an experience that not many go through and I thought it would be good for me,” Krohn said. After graduating from Ogilvie High School in 2011, Krohn headed to boot camp at Fort Benning, Georgia. He was then stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado. He was then deployed to Kuwait as part of a reaction force for approximately nine months before returning to Fort Carson. In December 2016, Krohn was selected for The Old Guard. Shortly after, he tried out for and was accepted into the Continental Color Guard. The United States Army Continental Color Guard’s mission is to showcase the U.S. army’s precision nationally and

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Former President George H.W. Bush was honored at a departure ceremony from Ellington Field in Houston on Dec. 3.

internationally. It is an elite group that requires precise movement and appearance; few servicemen make the cut. Krohn said his favorite duty is serving during Honor Flight events. These events bring military veterans to Washington DC in order to see the memorials of the wars they fought in. “It’s such a moving experience,” he said as he described the feeling of honoring and respecting veterans by showing them the memorials. Krohn’s mother said the

role suits him. Story said that as a teen, Krohn kept is room incredibly tidy and has always set high standards for himself. “He’s got excellent values,” she said. “When he was younger, I would have never thought he would be so proud to serve his country. Now it doesn’t surprise me. “There is so much pride and so much honor in it ... It’s more than just carrying a flag. I am just so proud of him — and not just because he is in the service,” she said, “but for the way he has grown.”

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Staff Sergeant Brett Krohn (center) carries the U.S. ﬂag during a phase of George H.W. Bush’s funeral in Texas. Krohn is a member of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and Continental Color Guard.

STARS: Military moms support each other, troops FROM PAGE 1

to the troops. Recently, the group boxed up 145 care packages designated for service personnel who will be away from their families during the holidays. Recently, the New Horizon Thrift Store donated $1,500 toward this effort and several thrift store volunteers helped pack boxes. BLUE STAR MOMS HISTORY Blue Star Moms is a national organization of mothers with sons and daughters who serve in the United States armed forces and whose primary purpose is to support the troops and each other. Members represent the spectrum of political, spiritual and ethnic backgrounds. The concept of volunteer moms began in 1942 when a newspaper in Flint, Michigan published a coupon asking military mothers to respond by filling out the coupon and returning it – 300 mothers responded. They met for the first time in Flint. When 1,000 responses were received, a permanent organization was formed. The organization was reported on the Congressional record and chartered by Congress in 1960.

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The Pine City Blue Star Moms send support US troops. Front row, from the left: Karen Ammann, Tish Carlson, Vallerie Effertz, Erin Skalicky, LaVona Brackenbury, Darlene Pavek and Jackie McKellar. Back row: Paula McKellar, Angie Flowers and Janelle Minor-Braund.

The moms were especially active during World War II volunteering in hospitals, train stations, packing care packages and actively supporting homeland security efforts. A service flag was created during World War I. The flag is rectangular with a red border and white field featuring a blue star in the center that represents a service member in active duty. Mothers who have lost military sons or daughters

become Gold Star Moms who receive a flag with a gold star superimposed on the blue star. Membership is comprised of mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, foster mothers and female legal guardians who have a son or daughter serving in the United States armed forces. Associate members include, a spouse, sister, brother, grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin or friend. When the founding chapter

of local members organized in 2011, they adopted the name Pine City Blue Star Moms. VETERANS BENEFIT FROM PROJECTS A very significant project of the Pine City Blue Star Moms is providing support for Linden Grove Apartments on the Veterans Administration Campus in St. Cloud. Linden Grove is a housing community for homeless veterans to receive housing

and comprehensive support services. Along with numerous other groups and individuals, the Pine City Blue Star Moms sponsored rooms and raised funds for supplies that they purchase for veterans who live there. Pine City Blue Star Moms help to make sure that the Linden Grove vets have many of the necessities of life. Karen Ammann, explained, “We had a ‘Beds For Vets’ fundraiser during which we encourage room sponsorship, in addition to donations of supplies and/or monetary donations.” The cost of sponsoring a room is $600. “We take for granted things as simple as toiletries, clean socks and towels, or a next meal,” said associate member Paula McKellar. “These are things that many veterans don’t know for sure they’ll have from day to day. They appreciate these simple things so very much especially when available just for the taking.” Those interested in learning more or joining the Blue Star Moms can contact Tish Carlson at Braham City Hall (320) 396-3383 or Jackie McKellar at the Pine County License Center (320) 629-2560.

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Holiday Christmas gift to war chest shows Kanabec County’s generosity, loyalty, patriotism tips help families with Alzheimer’s BY BRIDGET RISSMANN ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA

Holiday celebrations are joyous occasions for many, but they can be challenging for the thousands of families impacted by Alzheimer’s right here in Minnesota. To help families navigate holiday-related challenges, the Alzheimer’s Association is offering these simple tips to ensure an enjoyable holiday for all. Prepare Your Guests: The holidays are full of emotions, so let guests know what to expect before they arrive and tell them how they can help. Suggest activities to engage the person with Alzheimer’s or best ways to communicate with them. “Cross talk or simultaneous conversations can be challenging for people living with Alzheimer’s, so try engaging them one-on-one or in smaller group settings,” Moreno advises. Build on traditions and memories: Take time to experiment with new traditions that might be less stressful or a better fit with your caregiving responsibilities. If evening confusion and agitation are a problem, turn your holiday dinner into a holiday lunch or brunch. Involve the person living with Alzheimer’s: Depending on abilities and preferences, make sure to keep the person with Alzheimer’s involved in the celebrations, such as packing cookies in tins or helping wrap gifts. Plan ahead: When attending a holiday party, prepare the host for special needs, such as a quiet room for the person to rest when they get tired, away from the noise and distractions. Adapt gift giving to ensure safe and useful gifts: Diminishing capacity may make some gifts unusable or even dangerous to a person with dementia. If someone asks for gift ideas, suggest items people living with the disease can easily enjoy, such as comfortable clothing, favorite music, videos and photo albums. More holiday tips can be found by visiting alz.org. The Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 helpline also provides reliable information and support to all those who need assistance. Call the helpline toll-free anytime, even holidays, at 1.800.272.3900.

125 YEARS AGO (1893) The fall term of the village school closed yesterday. Edw. Naslund, was up from Brunswick yesterday. Our merchants are lining the right of way with ties. The back of the cold weather has broken. Judge Williston, of this district is reported very ill at his home in Red Wing. A. J. Conger is over from Milaca. He reports News from business good in that town. Yesteryear Mrs. J. C. Morrison in St. Paul this week Matt Anderson was making Christmas purchases. The new flour and feed store opened up this week. Read their new ad. Morrison’s Bus will make regular trips every Sunday to Brunswick. Fare for round trip 50 cents. First trip Sunday, Dec. 24th. Rev. J. Thompson will take for his sermon next Sunday night. “Christ’s own view of his Incarnation.” A cordial invitation is extended. Our building and moving have interrupted newspaper work somewhat but after New Year we hope to be once more settled down to business. W. F. Hillman was down last Friday from Knife river settlement. He found time to come in and square up with the printer. Mr. H. is one of our gilt edge subscribers. N. H. Danforth, one of Mora’s leading business men was in town last Thursday. Mr. Danforth says Kanabec county is keeping up with the procession, and that hundreds of new settlers have located there within the past six months.---Princeton Union. Hon. Wm. Campbell Indian commissioner, returned on Saturday from his trip to Mille Lacs lake. In conversation with the writer Mr. Campbell said the Indians showed a very friendly disposition towards him and are beginning to appreciate the fact that they cannot much longer remain at the lake but must ere long do something else. They complained they had been misused by the government which the honorable commissioner did not deny but tried to impress upon their minds how their condition could be improved by removal. They asked him to carry several requests to the “great Father” at Washington bearing upon their rights and when those have been answered the commissioner thinks they will prepare for the White Earth country. Since the settler rights have been confirmed the bitterness of the Indians towards the whites has increased and the commissioner was of the opinion a too free disposal of whisky among them would be apt to precipitate an outbreak. 100 YEARS AGO (1918) “Ballots Shipped To Secretary Of State; Pink Ballots of Entire State to be Counted for Result of Dry Amendment:” County Auditor Sander received the copy of an order Tuesday, issued from the Hennepin County Court, requesting him to properly box and seal all Pink, White and Blue ballots cast at the general election in this county, together with all poll lists, poll

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75 YEARS AGO (1943) “To Make More Prison Machinery; Management of Minnesota State Prison Plans Large Increase In Production:” The management of the state prison, which manufactures farm machinery and repair parts, will be able to more than double its 1943 production during the coming year. On seven major items of farm machinery manufactured at the prison, the government has allotted materials sufficient to make 5,502 pieces of machinery for 1944, compared to 2,166 pieces for 1943. “Last Call For War Chest Contributions; A Christmas Gift to War Chest May Complete Our Quota:” Kanabec county has now raised $4,854.41 and we are within $145.59 of our goal. We have shown our generosity, loyalty and patriotism by what we have given. We have completed something for which we can all be proud, but let’s do just a little more and when our boys return from the fighting fronts, they will know that their home county of Kanabec has been behind them 100 per cent. Send contributions to your village or township chairman, or Dr. West, Mrs. Wm. Stotts, treasurer, or to the Times office. 50 YEARS AGO (1968) “Mustangs Win 6th Straight:” Doug Ellens, 6’5” Mustang forward broke a Mora school, single-game scoring record, as he poured in 41 points in a 72-56 win at Pine City on Tuesday night. The previous high was held by Gary Gunderson, who scored 36 points in 1961. Ellens scored his record-breaking 41 points on 16 field goals and nine free throws. He also pulled down 27 rebounds for a truly fine performance. In winning, the Mustangs picked up their 6th straight of the season, and on Friday night, December 20, close out the pre-holiday portion of the schedule when they travel to Milaca in an important Rum River Conference game. “A Report -- Comparative Education Systems in Europe; Supt. Merrol Larson of the Mora Public schools joined with a group of educators on a recent tour of Europe. The 106 educators toured schools in the Scandinavian countries and then visited Moscow and Novosibirsk before visiting Hungary. The Times was able to persuade Supt. Larson to write an account of his experiences. By Merrol Larson:” MOSCOW and NOVOSIBIRSK, USSR. The present plan of education in Moscow includes an elementary education in grades 1-4 and 5-10. A newer plan of experimentation includes grades 1-3 and 4-10. The secondary school is considered grades 5-10. Generally, the boys drop out of school after grade 8 for occupational reasons. Foreign language in Moscow was started in grade 5. Optional subjects in grades 9 and 10 included mathematics, chemistry, music, club work, etc. Physical culture was a very important phase in all

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25 YEARS AGO (1993) “Property tax increases of 6.4% will be typical:” Property tax increases of around 6.4 percent will be typical in Kanabec County in 1994, auditor Jerry Tvedt said last week at the truth-in-taxation meeting. Tvedt said reasons for the increase are the anticipated hiring of a county coordinator and part-time secretary, expenses of the 1837 treaty lawsuit, a Snake River Water Management levy, 1994 elections, salary increases, and a soil survey. “New school, upgrades get voters’ OK:” By nearly a 2-to-1 margin, voters of Mora Independent School District 332 have decided to build a new elementary facility for students in grades 4-6. A Dec. 16 turnout -- which exceeded by about 50 percent the number of voters for the district’s Nov. 2, 1993, school board election -- saw 856 people vote “yes” and 447 “no” on a $7.7 million bond issue that will locate the new school building on district-owned property at the north edge of Mora, as well as make safety, storage and technological upgrades to the current high school and Fairview K-3 facilities. “Permits secured for 18-hole course; Mora Country Club seeks financing for May 1995 target:” A solid majority of Mora Country Club stockholders gave themselves an early Christmas present Dec. 14, when they voted, 444 shares to 27, to expand their golf course from 9 to 18 holes. The vote, taken four days after project plans received formal wetlands-use approval from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and one day after it gained necessary land-use permits from the Comfort Township Board of Supervisors, gives the club’s board of directors authorization to proceed with possible expansion. If all goes well, a new nine holes of golf will be ready for play by May 1, 1995. THE NEWS From Yesteryear is compiled by Matt Anderson from the Times historical editions housed by the Kanabec History Center. The “News from Yesteryear” contains articles published in historic issues of the Times. The articles may contain language with ethnic and racial prejudices that were once common but are no longer acceptable in today’s society. These articles are being presented as they were originally published.

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Russian schools. In a school of about 1,500 students, only about 90 continued to grades 9 and 10. Continuation to these grades was permitted by examination and past academic record. After grade 10, students were admitted to the University and technical schools. Other interesting characteristics of the Russian system include a Pioneer movement. This, actually, was held each summer. In Moscow, 30 “Sport Palaces,” costing the government millions of dollars offered students recreational outlets and became havens of children whose parents were both working. Most women in Russia were forced to work in support of their families. The “Sport Palaces” offered a variety of opportunities, included were track and field events, skating, biology clubs, astronomy clubs, game rooms, music, theater and drama clubs, and the parallel to our Boy Scout movement called “Pioneer Clubs.” These, as previously stated, were imbedded with the doctrine of Lenin.

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God has given us the greatest gift, Jesus

ike most people, I love the Christmas season. I love the children’s programs as they recreate the stable scene in Bethlehem, events like the broadcast of The Festival of Lessons and Carols from Kings College in Cambridge, England, and the Christmas hymns and services. The Choir music and the congregation’s singing of Christmas Focus on familiar carols is such a joy to hear. Faith There is one choir Anthony Cloose I would love to hear, but I know in this life it will ill nott happen. h That is the Choir of Angels that sang to the shepherds

at the birth of Jesus. The music had to be out of this world. Sorry about that pun, but it is true in more ways than one. Even greater than the quality of music is what they sang: We read those words in Luke 2:14 “Glory to God in the Highest, and on earth peace, goodwill to men” (KJV). In these words we are told what we receive in the gift of Christ: we receive peace. This peace comes because the Son of God took on human flesh, He became man. He was born to take our sins into His body, and suffer their penalty in our place. He came to work our forgiveness and give us life. In Christ’s forgiveness, we are put at peace with God our Father, for our sins have driven a wedge between us and God. But in Jesus this wedge is removed, our sins are gone, and we are at peace with

our heavenly Father. In this gift of Christ Jesus and the peace his forgiveness gives us, we also are recipients of God’s good will, his favor. For God has promised his people that he “will work all things for the good of those who love Him.” This goodwill from God is first and best seen in the gift of his Son, Jesus. For the Father sent Jesus into the world to take our place: to live the life of perfect obedience to the Father’s will, to take the punishment of our sins upon Himself, and to bestow upon us the new life we now live in his resurrection. Because God has given us the gift of his Son, we know that he will not withhold any good from us, as Paul reminds us in Romans 8:28. Even in times of trouble, we can be assured that God is using that trouble for our good, for he has given us

the gift of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the greatest Christmas gift we will ever receive. In times of difficulty, the birth of Jesus reminds us of the comfort and salvation that He was born to bring us. In the great joy of this season, with our family around us, joyful music playing and merry lights shining around us, we know a joy beyond measure in the gift of Jesus. I pray that your Christmas celebration is a joyous one, and I pray that the greatest joy you and yours will celebrate is the gift of Jesus and the forgiveness, peace and love he comes to bring the world. Have a very blessed Christmas celebration. ANTHONY CLOOSE is the pastor at Zion Lutheran Church in Mora.

Worship Guide Braham Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA) 320-396-2755. West Central Drive & County Road 4 in northwest Braham. Pastor Julie Beck Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship Service; 10 a.m. Little Lambs (for children under 5). Wednesday: 6 p.m. Youth Enrichment. Office hours Tues. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Radio service Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (KBEK 95.5) Calvary Lutheran Church (ELCA) 414 S. Wood St., Mora 320-679-1706 www.calvarymora.org Pastor Dean Oelfke; Associate in Ministry, Susan Williams Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Sunday School and Fellowship; Holy Communion celebrated on first and third Sundays of each month; 6:30 p.m. Calvary Bell Choir, grade 7 to adult. Wednesday: 3 p.m. KOK Choir, grades K-6; Chimes following KOK Choir; 6:30 p.m. Confirmation; 6:30 p.m. Sr. Choir, Sr. high school to adult. Emmanuel Baptist Church 536 South Union, Mora 320-679-2530 Michael Rue, Pastor David Everson, Associate Pastor Karen Lindaman, Early Childhood Sunday 9 a.m. Sunday School classes; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. Wednesday: 6-7:30 p.m. Kids’ Club, Grades 1-4; 56ers Youth, Grades 5-6; Junior/Senior High, grades 7-12; 6-7:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church (EPC) 551 S. Wood St, Mora 320-679-1969 Pastor Rick Marcy www.moraepc.org Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship, 11 a.m. Sunday School. Communion first Sunday of the month.

Hillman Baptist Church 2748 Jade Street, Mora, 320-679-1756 Randy Strom, Pastor www.hillmanbaptist.org Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. Piecemakers - 2nd & 4th Monday of each month, 1 p.m. Wed., Sept. 12: 6:15-7:45 p.m. AWANA starts.

Fish Lake Chapel Non-denominational 1602 Jade St., Ogilvie Just off Fish Lake Road Pastor Dale Clifton 320-982-1017 Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Friendship Church of the Nazarene 525 2nd St., Mora Interim Pastor Ed Anderson Church: 320-679-1125 Cell: 218-308-1131 beedande@gmail.com Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship Service; 10 a.m. Children’s Church.

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

Generation Church 300 E. Forest Ave., Mora Lead Pastor Randy Mitchell Associate Pastor Bob Herder Church: 320-679-1708 www.generationchurchmora.com Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. Children’s Church and Nursery provided. Grace Lutheran Church (ELCA) 301 E. Forest Ave., Mora Church Office: 320-679-1062 Senior Pastor Paul Lutter Sunday: 8 a.m. Sanctuary Worship; 9:30 a.m. Family Life Center Worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. Sunday Morning Radio Broadcast 10 a.m. on 95.5 FM KBEK. Website: www.gracechurchmora.org Grasston Baptist Church 402 N. Oak St., Grasston www.grasstonbaptist.org info@grasstonbaptist.org 320-396-2645 Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School. Henriette Community Church (Free Methodist) One mile North of Henriette on HWY 107. 320-679-4875 Pastor Marvin Miller Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Sunday morning Worship, 10:15 a.m.

Immanuel Lutheran Church (ELCA) Brunswick, 320-679-2015 Pastor Sierra Westerman 2088 Highway 70, Mora 9:00 a.m. Worship; 9:00 a.m. Sunday School. Communion held every week. Lewis Lake Covenant Church 1030 Grand St., Ogilvie, 320-396-3293 www.lewislake.org Sunday: 8 a.m. Social Hour/Coffee, 9 a.m. Worship Service, 10 a.m. Fellowship and Refreshments, 10:30 a.m. Sunday School and Confirmation for ages 4-adult. Nursery for ages birth-2 years provided during Worship and Sunday School. Liberty Baptist Church 211 S. Hill Ave., Ogilvie Gary Johnson, Pastor, 612-806-9350 Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. Worship. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study. Living Hope Church East Hwy. 23 and N. County Rd. 11, Mora, 320-679-2586 Steve Ekholm, Pastor Sunday: 9 a.m. Adult Class; 10:15 a.m. Worship Service; 7 p.m. Youth Service. Maple Ridge Free Church 801 401st Ave. NW, Stanchfield 320-396-2246 or Rick Eichholz - 763-412-9397 Wednesday: 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting. Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship.

Mora United Methodist Church Parish Office: 500 Clark St., Mora 320-679-2713 Pastor Debra Schaffran debraschaffran@gmail.com Cell: 320-515-2054 10:30 a.m. Mora Worship and Children’s Church. Website: moraumc.org Ogilvie United Methodist Church 201 W. Bragg St., Box 267, Ogilvie 320-272-4255 320-679-2713, Parish Office Pastor Debra Schaffran debraschaffran@gmail.com Cell: 320-515-2054 9 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday Library.

St. Kathryn’s Catholic Church 318 S. Hill Ave., Ogilvie, 320-679-1593 Sunday: 8 a.m. Mass. St. Mary’s Catholic Church 201 East Forest, Mora 320-679-1593 Communion Services: Mon.-Fri.: 7:30 a.m. Saturday: 5 p.m. Mass. Sunday: 10 a.m. Mass. St. Paul Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 301 Church Ave., Ogilvie 320-272-4352 Vacancy Pastor Vernon Dorn Sunday: Confirmation classes for grades 5-8 at 8:45 a.m., Divine Worship at 10 a.m., Bible Study at 11:15 a.m. Second and fourth Wednesday: 6 p.m. Divine Service.

Open Arms Church of God 406 Pine St., Grasston 320-396-3373 www.openarmscog.org Pastor Gene Sherrod Spirit Filled Worship Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Children’s ministry. Pomroy Chapel 2700 320th Ave., Brook Park 320-679-3925 A Non-denominational, Christian Fellowship Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Prayer, 10 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. Fellowship following Worship. Quamba Baptist Church 26340 Whited Ave., Quamba 320-679-5365 Ivan Fiske, Senior Pastor Joel Ostrom, Associate Pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service; 11:15 a.m. Christian Education. Wednesday at QBC: 6:30 p.m. AWANA; Prayer & Study Riverside Fellowship And Mission Center A spirit-filled Church Service at the True Vine Lutheran Church 130 S. Park St., Mora 320-679-4076 Saturday: 6:30 p.m. Worship Service.

St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 400 SE 8th Street, Braham 320-396-3103 Pastor Tim Renstrom www.ststephensbraham.org Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Bible Study; 10:15 a.m. Worship. Trio Community Church Mora Elementary School 200 N. 9th St., Mora www.triochurch.com Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Youth Ministry. Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship Service; nursery and children’s ministry available. True Vine Lutheran Church (AFLC) 130 Park St. S., Mora 612-559-2886 Pastor Marlin Harris www.truevinelutheran.org 9 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Bible Study; 10 a.m. Worship with Communion. Zion Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) and Preschool 401 S. Hwy 65, Mora 320-679-1094 Rev. Anthony Cloose Susan ScheerDhein, Preschool Teacher/ Director Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service; 10:45 a.m. Christian Education Hour.

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MORA OGILVIE Kind./Grade 2 Grade 11 Ryan is a very responsible Kindergarten student. He always completes his work on time and does it with a smile on his face! He is a friend to all of his classmates and is always willing to lend them a hand. When it comes to his classroom job for the week, he does it with pride and enthusiasm. Great job making us proud at Ogilvie Elementary, Ryan!

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The Mora-Milaca Mustangs boys hockey team are overcoming injuries to key players, by providing younger players with an opportunity to develop skills at the varsity level. “We’re taking it game by game,” said head coach Kevin Nolt. “Section 5 A is really open this year. We had a really nice victory against Pine City Area on Dec. 11, but the week before we lost to Becker/Big Lake, a team we really thought we’d be able to beat. So it’s been kind of a roller-coaster and we’re looking to build

consistency.” After six games the Mustangs hold a 3-3 record, fourth place in the Two Rivers Conference and sixth in Section 5 A. The team finished last season with a 12-15 overall record, third in the conference and seventh in the Section. They defeated Legacy Christian in the first round of Section playoffs, but were eliminated with a loss to North Branch. Currently three Mustangs players are out with injuries, Nolt said, and so young players are stepping up and getting varsity time. “We’re putting players in positions

they’re not necessarily ready to go in, and they’re learning it on the fly. We have three freshmen on this year’s team. One of them, Jack Kritzeck, went from six years as a defenseman to playing forward this year and he’s done an excellent job. It’s a hard transition, and it shows pretty good hockey IQ,” he said. “Defense is one of our strengths this season. Seniors Blake Radeke and Kaleb Swenson and junior Kolton Brodal played all last year on defense, as did senior goalie Nick Madison. It’s not always easy for younger players to understand the varsity

level mentality. Leadership is a big part of our program; the older guys show them that,” said Nolt. “Every day is a new day in hockey. We’re looking for consistency, day in and day out. Whether we win or lose a game, we always need to come back and play the next one.” The Mustangs hosted St. Paul Highland Park/ Central on Tuesday, Dec. 18. They travel to Silver Bay for an invitational tournament on Thursday, Dec. 27, and return home to host Moose Lake Area on Thursday, Jan. 3.

MORA WRESTLING Head coach: Tom Youngblom Assistant coaches: Chad Grahn, Dave Souba, Ryan Sjodin

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Ostien said, “is that it can be a different player every night that motivates the rest. We rotate ‘game captains’ each time we play, to give each of the girls a chance to go out of their way to be a leader.” “The girls are going out there, night in and night out, with the name ‘Mora’ on their jerseys. They give their all in each game. I’m really proud of the girls and their parents as we build our new team culture. We can really use the community’s support, to come out and watch our games.” The Mustangs traveled to Rush City Tuesday, Dec. 18, and host Milaca on Thursday, Dec. 20. On Thursday, Dec. 27 they participate in an invitational tournament in Pequot Lakes.

DEC. 13 TRIANGULAR The Mustangs traveled to Grand Rapids to face Brainerd, Grand Rapids and Deer River. The wrestling team walked away with two victories and one loss. The big match of the night was against No. 9 rated and section rival Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids defeated the Mustangs in the section ﬁnals last year. The Mustangs knocked off the Thunder Hawks in an exciting dual 42-28 , setting up the Mustangs to be the No. 1 seed in section 7AA at the end of the year (Mora and Hibbing are the only undefeated teams in the section). Individual Results Mora 42, Grand Rapids 28 106: Avery Nelson (MORA) over Philip Keenan (GRRA) (Dec 8-4) 113: Zach Wilke (GRRA) over Brock Folkema (MORA) (Fall 1:52) 120: Connor Wakeﬁeld (GRRA) over Trevor Thielen (MORA) (Dec 2-0) 126: Connor Gmahl (MORA) over Dusty Wilke (GRRA) (Dec 3-1) 132: Cael Sjodin (MORA) over Tim Jobe (GRRA) (Fall 1:17) 138: Cody Haggberg (MORA) over Caydon Lehman (GRRA) (Fall 1:47) 145: Nate Burdick (GRRA) over Tommy Schroeder (MORA) (Dec 2-0) 152: Dain Walters (GRRA) over (MORA) (For.) 160: Kellen Schauer (GRRA) over Jon Smith (MORA) (MD 16-6) 170: Brendin Morlan (GRRA) over Dylan Nelson (MORA) (Fall 1:03) 182: Austin Voss (MORA) over Kevin Lundberg (GRRA) (Fall 3:53) 195: Dom Adams (MORA) over Dominick Wuethrich (GRRA) (Fall 0:58) 220: Collin McCarthy (MORA) over Jasper Lindqvist (GRRA) (Fall 3:48) 285: Tanner Grangruth (MORA) over Ziek Riendeau (GRRA) (Fall 2:31) DEC. 14-15 BIG BEAR TOURNAMENT The Mustangs traveled to Cass Lake for the 40-team Big Bear Tournament. The Mustangs were missing two wrestlers that placed last year, Danny Schroeder and Ryan Nosbush due to injuries. However, Jon Smith was able to place 5th for the Mustangs. “This was a good weekend for us to prepare for the State Tournament. We wrestle two tough teams in Pierz and Pequot Lakes this week and then we have two weeks off to get healed up and we need it.” — Head Coach Tom Youngblom The Mustangs are currently rated no. 13 and 4-1 on the year.

UP NEXT 5 p.m. Dec. 20 triangular at Pine River-Backus H.S. 10 a.m. Jan. 5 home invitational at Mora H.S.

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hey are younger wrestlers to make sure they ready.

Favorite thing about sports: Having something separate from work and school. I also play football and baseball.

aking State Highlight of athletic career: Making last year was a lot of fun but the best thing for me is to have the younger kids look etter up to me and helping them get better is bigger.

Person who has inﬂuenced you: My uncle Keith Holznagel because he was a wrestler at this school and he always set good examples for me. I am also in the Army National Guard and he was too.

Future goals: I would like to do what this school has never had before —to place ﬁrst or second at State, then I would like to wrestle in college.

How do you prepare for a game or meet?: Go about my day try not to over think about it, I watch videos of my previous matches to critique myself. When we are on the bus I play games on my phone and talk to the

fter gradWhat are your future goals?: After uation I will be joining the Army National Guard. I leave July 8. KIM LUECK-FOSS K-FOSS | TIMES

OGILVIE WRESTLING Head coach: Adam Halvorson Assistant coaches: Dan Belsheim Jr., Ben Burk, Matt Houtsma, Bill Pike, Derek Carlson, Colton Johnston

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Mitchell Klar (left) takes a shot against Rush City on Dec. 11.

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DEC. 15 TRINITY SCHOOL TOURNAMENT JV Tournament Beau Hudoba 1st Landen Halvorson 2nd Zach Peterson 2nd Chad Baumann 2nd Owen Heins 3rd Ryan Sholtz 3rd Dana Anders 3rd Hayden Bolling 4th Baylee McLevis 4th Riley Lambert 4th Conor Hampton 4th Gabe Hoffman 4th

Head coach: Dan Stiel Assistant coach: Art Sanbeck DEC. 11 VS. RUSH CITY LOSS Ogilvie 31, Rush City 79 DEC. 14 VS. ISLE LOSS Ogilvie 42, Isle 83 UP NEXT 5:45 p.m. Jan. 3 vs. McGregor at Ogilvie HS

OGILVIE BASKETBALL - GIRLS Head coach: Jonathan Nelson

DEC. 14 VS. PINE CITY/ HINCKLEY-FINLAYSON LOSS Ogilvie 28, Pine City/ Hinckley-Finlayson 51

Assistant coach: Pam Nickles

DEC. 11 VS. RUSH CITY LOSS Ogilvie 21, Rush City 66 From the coach: We really struggled against Rush City as we couldn’t get anything going offensively. As a result it affected our attitude on defense as well. We took the next two days to correct some mistakes and get our focus back. DEC. 14 VS. ST. JOHN’S PREP WIN Ogilvie 75, St. John’s Prep 28 From the coach: The girls responded with a very dominant performance against St. John’s prep and Maizy Burk scores her 1000th point on the ﬁrst play of the game. It was a great night and fun to see our girls get back to competing the way they are supposed to. We hope to be 6-3 by winter break and I have mixed emotions about the break. While I’d like to keep the momentum rolling, our girls need a break to get their legs back and time to reﬂect on the start to the season. They also need time to spend with family and friends and just enjoy being a young person. We will give the girls about a week off then back to the grind starting Dec. 27 as we resume practice.

Varsity Tournament Rhett Hudoba 6th Beau Burk 6th Ethan Warren 2nd Hunter Anderson 6th Gavin McLevis 3rd Alex Chidester 4th Junior High Isaiah Voss 1st Caiden Nyquist 1st Hunter Peterson 1st Devin Hufstedler 2nd Tanner Heald 2nd Ian Hansmeier 3rd Kage Maciej 4th ADAM HALVORSON | SUBMITTED

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Sophomore Ethan Warren (second from right) won a tough match in the semiﬁnals of the Trinity School Tournament, defeating Clifton Paterson of Hopkins 11-8. Ethan was defeated in the ﬁnals and took second place.

C-I/MORA/PINE CITY HOCKEY- GIRLS Head coach: Shannon Skelton Assistant coaches: Brian Guimont, Bailey Hastings, Cassey Ott, Corey Bustrom NOV. 13 VS. DULUTH WIN CIMPC 5, Duluth 4

DEC. 7 VS. ROGERS WIN CIMPC 5, Rogers 4

NOV. 17 VS. NORTH ST. PAUL/TARTAN WIN CIMPC 5, NSP/T 4

DEC. 11 VS ST. FRANCIS/NORTH BRANCH WIN CIMPC 3, St. Francis/North Branch 1

NOV. 20 VS. NORTH WRIGHT COUNTY WIN CIMPC 4, North Wright County 2

DEC. 13 VS. EDEN PRAIRIE LOSS CIMPC 1, Eden Prairie 5

NOV. 27 VS. CHISAGO LAKES WIN CIMPC 4, Chisago Lakes 3

DEC. 14 VS. PRINCETON WIN CIMPC 7, Princeton 3

NOV. 30 VS. GRAND RAPIDS/GREENWAY LOSS CIMPC 1, GRG 6

UP NEXT 7 p.m. Dec. 21 vs. Northern Lakes at Breezy Point Hockey Arena 5:30 p.m. Dec. 26 at Schwan’s Super Rink 7:30 p.m. Jan. 4 vs. Moose Lake Area at Riverside Ice Arena, Moose Lake

DEC. 4 VS. BUFFALO WIN CIMPC 3, Buffalo 2

UP NEXT 5:45 p.m. Jan. 3 vs. East Central at East Central H.S. 5:45 p.m. Jan. 3 vs. Onamia at Onamia H.S.

MORA BASKETBALL - BOYS Head coach: Curt Grachek Assistant coaches: Pete Balmer, Chris Venhuizen, Jamie Wright DEC. 11 VS. AITKIN WIN Mora 73, Aitkin 47 DEC. 15 VS. KIMBALL LOSS Mora 56, Kimball 74 UP NEXT Dec. 27-28 Wheaties Wallin Holiday Classic in Pequot Lakes 7:15 p.m. Dec. 21 vs. Foley at Mora HS 7:15 p.m. Jan. 3 vs. Rush City at Rush City HS

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MORA NORDIC SKIING Head coach: Peter Larsen Assistant coaches: Kaitlyn Vickers, Chuck Flanders, Chip Gerdin, Wade Weber DEC. 13 APOLLO INVITATIONAL The Apollo Invite at Riverside Park was a great success for the Mustangs. After getting the first race jitters out the Mustangs fell into form for their second regular-season meet. Multiple Top 10 finishes across all the races, culminating in the Varsity relays at the end of the afternoon. Girls Highlights The girls Varsity A relay of Gen Woods, Abby Szoka, Cailyn Smith and Johanna Schwinghamer hung tough with the Tech girls through the first leg, then proceeded to pull away each leg after that finishing first with a commanding margin. The B relay of Ria Edberg, Margo Niskanen, Mattea VanHale and Tate Singleton traded leads with the Tech B relay a few times before building a large margin in the last two legs. Winning both the A and B relay ensured a Mustang ladies victory on the day. Boys Highlights The Boys Varsity had a similar result, once again fighting with Tech High School. The A relay had a small gap to make up after the Kaden Halverson’s first leg, Nathan Williams (leg 2) and Tommy Mulford (leg 3) chiseled away at the tech team, handing off to Cooper Lennox, who anchored the relay. Cooper built a lead, Tech surged back, then Cooper was able to sprint up the final hill in excellent form to win the A relay. The B relay had a tougher go. Mustangs Nick Hippen, Dylan Buckingham, Jacob Johnson and Will Krueger fought hard but ultimately took second to Tech’s B team. This led to a tie for first with Tech for the boys team title. UP NEXT The Mustangs host races this week Dec. 21 and Dec. 22 at the Vasaloppet USA Nordic Ski Center in Mora. Races start at 4 p.m. Friday at the Nordic Center and culminates with the Varsity Final Sprints at 7 p.m. under the lights. Saturday is long distance races starting at 10 a.m.

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Cailyn Smith on the girls Nordic skiing varsity A relay team took ﬁrst at the Apollo invitational at Riverside Park in St. Cloud.

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from its soup and oyster cracker display perch. One more reason to be thankful this Yule season. THERE WERE NO CEREAL BOXES TO BE SEEN I wasn’t in the cereal aisle of a local grocery store. I noticed it right away. I’m sometimes found there, but not this day. I was on a shuttle waiting to go from where I was to where I needed to be. A passenger on the shuttle moaned that every shuttle she ever uses is late. She said this as we sat in a shuttle that had to wait a considerable amount of time before it could leave because it was early. Maybe her timepiece of choice was

giving her bad information. Perhaps she’d forgotten all the times shuttles were on time or early? A friend, Dale Westland of Hayward, said he was born with a bad memory and it hasn’t gotten any better. We all forget things. I try to remember to be grateful and to smile -- even if a shuttle is late. MEETING ADJOURNED Always find room for thankfulness in your conversations. Merry Christmas. AL BATT is a syndicated columnist. For questions or comments about this article, contact Al at allenbatt@msn.com.

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May all of the joy & happiness of the season carry through the new year! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Thank you for being a QUALITY Customer.

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CONSERVATION OPERATIONS Dec. 18, 2018 The following Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officer weekly reports explain the activities performed by Division of Enforcement personnel.

Mora: Conservation Officer Mike Krauel spent the week checking anglers. Krauel also completed equipment maintenance. Enforcement action was taken for no angling license, no license in possession, and possession of marijuana.

Pine City: Conservation officer Eugene Wynn answered questions about trespassing, trapping, and target shooting in state forests. He spent time checking anglers and followed up on wetland-ﬁlling complaints. Several reports of ATVs through the ice were taken this past week. Use good judgment while accessing local waters as ice conditions vary throughout the area.

Milaca: Conservation officer Nathan Benkofske reports working ice anglers and small-game hunters. Variable ice conditions were seen between lakes so be sure to check before heading out. Enforcement action was taken on no license in possession, extra lines, small amounts of marijuana, no ATV registration, and an over limit of crappies.

Isle: Conservation officer Ben Karon reports varied ice conditions on Mille Lacs Lake. Use caution and know ice conditions before venturing onto the ice. Please remember to check your ATV registration as this was a common violation found this past week.

AARP seeks tax program volunteers BY JERRY LIEDL AARP DISTRICT COORDINATOR

With 2018 ending and a new year ahead many people inspired to volunteer are looking for opportunities. AARP has need of volunteers for their tax aide program. The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program offers tax preparation help free to anyone of any age - but especially for those who are 50 or older or can’t afford paid tax preparation. Last year, the team of IRS-certified volunteers helped over 1,000 people file their tax returns.

This included 1,015 federal and state returns and 723 rent credit or property tax returns. But volunteers are needed to continue this work. For this coming year, AARP sites open from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Mondays in Mora and on Fridays and Saturdays in North Branch. Volunteers typically work one day a week at whichever site fits their schedule. Some work more than one day and some work for just a half day. Several volunteers will also go out to senior housing units to help residents

The Concordia College Christmas Concert “Gather Us In, O Child of Peace” will be broadcast this holiday season at 10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24, on TPT2 and 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25, on TPT MN. During this hour-long event, more than 400 student musicians in five choirs and a full orchestra perform in front of a panoramic

mural. The themes of worship service in song explore the virtues of community, tolerance, compassion and unity, all made possible by the incarnation of Jesus, the true Child of Peace. The concert was videotaped by Twin Cities Public Television during the performances at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn., in 2016. The Concordia Christmas Concert draws more than 20,000 people annually to

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DR. BRENDA JUNNILA, D.D.S. DR. MIKE DOTY, D.D.S. Family Practice Ogilvie 272-4450 — Milaca 983-2455

Dr. BRUCE N. HAASKEN, D.D.S. DR. BRYCE W. HAASKEN, D.D.S. 130 E. Forest, Mora, Minn.

LAKE STREET FAMILY DENTAL STEVEN HOLCOMBE, D.M.D. PHONE 679-2435 • 119 S. LAKE ST., MORA Family and Cosmetic Dentistry

JAMES M. WILLIAMS, D.D.S., P.A. Family & Cosmetic Dentistry 620 S. Union, Mora — 679-3073

Orthodontists/Dentists CAMBRIDGE PINE CITY ORTHODONTICS, PLLC Matthew M. Sievers, D.D.S., M.S. 140 Birch St. N., #106, Cambridge, MN 55008 • 763-689-3134 705 4th Ave. SW, Pine City, MN 55063 • 320-629-9944 www.cambridgeorthomn.com

the concert in Moorhead and in Minneapolis. Concordia College, Moorhead, and its Concordia Language Villages program are recognized leaders in global education. A fouryear, private liberal arts college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Concordia students learn one or more of 15 world languages and many pursue international internships and volunteer experiences. 29. “Our Betters” director 32. Ice cream brand 34. Midway between north and northeast 35. Postage are one type 36. Balearic island 39. Body part 40. Scotland’s longest river 43. Where rafters go 44. Type of Kia 46. Where monks live 47. UK TV station 49. A way to raise an objection 51. Sunscreen rating 54. Unfriendly 59. Catch 60. Panthers’ QB 61. Self 62. Type of sister 64. Alright

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in Cambridge is especially needed. Help has also been requested in Onamia, Princeton, Pine City and Chisago City. Volunteer tax preparers are definitely needed but some management help is useful as well. If people are not comfortable doing taxes, they can still serve as greeters/ facilitators, local coordinators, communication coordinators or recruiting coordinators. People interested in volunteering can contact Jerry Liedl at jrliedl@ aol.com or (651) 674-2034. (Email is prefered.)

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file for their rent credit. The actual tax season runs from February thru April 15. Training materials are provided for federal and state returns. Most of the self-paced training is done individually but two large group training sessions will be offered in January. Individual or small group training is available as needed from December until the end of January. This program serves the entire seven county area. Currently there are sites in Mora and North Branch but a site

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DRESSER-METHVEN FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES Ryan Christianson, Owner/Director; Nate Froehling, Owner/Director. Phone (320) 679-1822 - 124 Maple Ave. E., Mora, MN 55051 Methvenfuneralhome.com

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DNR issues ice warning for aerated lakes CONTRIBUTED MN DNR

Both Mora Lake and Knife Lake are likely to be aerated later in the winter. While lake aeration can help prevent winter kill of fish, it can also lead to unpredictable ice thickness and poses a safety concern. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has issued its annual ice safety warning for lakes with winter aeration systems. Aeration creates areas of thin ice and open water that are extremely hazardous to people and pets. Open water areas can shift or change shapes, depending on weather conditions, and leaks may develop in air lines, creating other areas of weak ice or open water. The updated list of aerated lakes

and more information is available at mndnr.gov/eco/lakeaeration. “We’re urging people to use caution anytime they venture onto lake ice, especially at night,” said Amanda Yourd, DNR hydrologist and aeration coordinator. “Extreme care should be taken on aerated lakes. Watch for the large orange and black warning signs at high-use public accesses and the required thin ice signs around open water areas.” Aeration systems help prevent winterkill of fish populations by adding oxygen to the lake and, in certain situations, to protect shorelines from ice damage. They are generally operated from the time the lakes freeze until the ice breaks up in the spring. About 280 lakes will have aeration systems operating on them this winter. Private hatchery operators also use

aeration systems, usually on small lakes without public accesses. A permit from the DNR is required to install and operate an aeration system. Permit holders must publish public notices, post warning signs and inspect the systems at least once every seven days. Liability insurance is generally required of private groups or citizens operating aeration systems in protected waters. Watch for public notices in the Kanabec County Times identifying aerated lakes. DNR staff ensure permittees comply with all requirements and regularly inspect systems for safety. Questions concerning aeration or thin ice can be answered by calling a regional or area fisheries office or the DNR at 888-646-6367.

EXCITING TIMES Last week’s most read stories

Below are last week’s most read stories on the Kanabec County Times website, www.MoraMinn.com. 1. 1 house, 2 house; red house, blue house: Val and Alan Anderson are private people who never intended to draw attention to themselves yet have found themselves the talk of the neighborhood for their bright renovations of two Mora homes. (965 pageviews) 2. Vadnais Heights man charged with sexual assault of two underage girls: A 20-year-old man from Vadnais Heights who met two minor girls from Mora via social media has been charged with six felonies related to their sexual assault. (302 pageviews) 3. Mora Public Schools ﬁrst quarter honor roll: (257 pageviews)

Use de-icing salt sparingly to protect waters CONTRIBUTED MN POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY

As the first snow of the season arrives, Minnesotans start thinking about clearing snow and ice from pavement — sometimes with salt. But when the snow melts or it rains, the salt, which contains chloride, runs into storm drains and into nearby lakes, rivers and groundwater. 00 tons of We scatter an estimated 365,000 salt in the metro area each year.. But o it only takes a teaspoon of salt to permanently pollute five gallonss of o water. There’s no feasible way to o remove chloride once it gets into the water, and we are finding increasing amounts of chloride in waters around the state. Salty water harms freshwater fish and other aquatic wildlife. SCATTER PATTERNS Though no environmentally safe, effective and inexpensive alternatives to salt are yet avail-n able, smart salting strategies can n help reduce chloride pollution in state waters. You might think more salt onditions means more melting and safer conditions, but it’s not true. Salt will effectively remove snow and ice if it’s scattered so that the salt grains are about three inches apart. A coffee mug full of salt (about 12 ounces) is all you need for a 20-foot driveway or 10 sidewalk squares (roughly 1,000 square feet). Consider using a handheld spreader to apply salt consistently, and use salt

only in critical areas. And sweep up any extra that is visible on dry pavement. It is no longer doing any work and will be washed away into local waters. Additional tips for limiting salt use: • Shovel. The more snow and ice you remove manually, the less salt you’ll have to use and the more effective it can be. • 15 deg degrees F and below is too cold for salt. Mo Most salts stop working at this tempe temperature. Use sand instead for trac traction, but remember that sand do does not melt ice. • Slow down. Drive for the cond ditions and make sure to give plow drivers plenty of space to do their work. Consider purchasing winter (snow) tires. • Hire a certified Smart Salting contractor. Visit the MPCA’s Smart Salting webp page for a list of winter mainten nance professionals specifically tra trained in limiting salt use. • Watch a video. Produced by the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, it offers tools for environmentally environm friendly snow and ice removal. • Promote smart salting. Work together with local government, businesses, schools, churches and nonprofits to advocate for reducing salt use in your community. Learn more on the MPCA’s Chloride webpage: www.pca.state.mn.us/water/chloride-salts.

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FORECLOSURES

FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: April 04, 2017 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $117,811.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Lori West, a single person MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American Mortgage & Equity Consultants, Inc., its successors and/or assigns DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded: April 07, 2017 Kanabec County Recorder Document Number: 259252 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: And assigned to: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Dated: September 19, 2018 Recorded: September 24, 2018, Kanabec County Recorder Document Number: 264178 Transaction Agent: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Transaction Agent Mortgage Identification Number: 10086710000072315-3 Lender or Broker: American Mortgage & Equity Consultants, Inc. Residential Mortgage Servicer: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Mortgage Originator: Not Applicable COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Kanabec Property Address: 438 Forest Ave W, Mora, MN 55051-1413 Tax Parcel ID Number: 22.00685.00 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Commencing at the Southeast (SE) corner of Lot 8, Auditor’s Subdivision Number Two (2), thence North along the East line of said Lot 8, a distance of 226.35 feet, thence at right angles West a distance of 50.4 feet to the NE corner of Lot 9 of said Auditor’s Subdivision No. 2, thence South along the East line of said Lot 9 a distance of 226. 35 feet to the South line of said Auditor’s Subdivision No. 2, thence East a distance of 50.4 feet to the point of beginning, said tract being a part of Lot 8, Auditor’s Subdivision No. 2, Kanabec County, Minnesota Together with easement and right of way for ingress and egress over and across the East 6 feet of the South 100 feet (running parallel with the East and South lines) of Lot Nine (9), Auditor’s Subdivision No. Two (2), as created in Shared Driveway Maintenance Agreement recorded as Document No. 235040 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $120,322.90 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; 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: January 08, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Main Office, 18 North Vine St., Ste. 143, Mora, Minnesota to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney 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. If the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on July 08, 2019, or the next business day if July 08, 2019, falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONE THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 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. 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: November 01, 2018 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Wilford, Geske & Cook P.A. Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee 7616 Currell Blvd; Ste 200 Woodbury, MN 55125-2296 (651) 209-3300 File Number: 040939F01 Published in the Kanabec County Times Nov. 22, 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018

PROBATE STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF KANABEC TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 33-PR-18-38 Estate of Gordon Kenneth Gunderson, Decedent NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROCEEDINGS TO PROBATE WILL, APPOINT PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND DISTRIBUTE SPOUSAL SHARE OF AUGMENTED ESTATE NOTICE IS GIVEN that a petition signed by Ellen Marjorie Gunderson, for an Order for Probate of Will, Appointment of Personal Representative, and Distribution of Spousal Share of Augmented Estate (“Petition”) has been filed with the Court. Any objections to the Petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised the Petition may be granted. IT IS ORDERED, that the Petition will be heard on January 14, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. by this Court at 18 S. Vine Street #318, Mora, Minnesota. 1. Notice shall be given to all interested persons (MINN. STAT. § 524.1-401) and persons who have filed a demand for notice pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3204. 2. Notice shall be given by: Mailing a copy of this Notice and Order by U.S. Postal Service at least seventeen days prior to the hearing date. Publishing this Notice and Order in accordance with law by Local Newspaper in Kanabec County. Dated: December 5, 2018 BY THE COURT Stoney L. Hiljus Judge of District Court Dated: December 5, 2018 /s/ Sharon Schubert Court Administrator Dec. 5, 2018, 2:18 p.m. Attorney for Petitioner Paul T. Shaffer Shaffer Law Office, PLLC 130 W. Superior Street, Suite 730 Duluth, MN 55802 Attorney License No. 0271743 Telephone: (218) 722-5807 FAX: (218) 722-3785 Email: paulshafferlaw@gmail. com Filed in District Court State of Minnesota December 5, 2018 2:18 p.m. Published in the Kanabec County Times Dec. 13, 20, 2018

SCHOOL BOARD UNAPPROVED MEETING MINUTES BOARD OF EDUCATION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 332 SPECIAL CANVASSING MEETING Mora High School Building, Room 238 November 15, 2018 6:00 p.m. The Special Canvassing Meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District 332, Mora, Minnesota, was called to order by Karen Kirschner, Board Chair, at 6:02 p.m. The meeting began with roll call. Board Members present were: Board Chair Karen Kirschner, Vice Chair/Treasurer Ethan Elvehjem, Clerk Scott Moe, Tammy Bohachek, Bob Woods and Robert Jensen. Also present were Superintendent Craig Schultz, District Administrative Assistant Paula Janousek, and Election Clerk Kris McNally. Kirschner added agenda item 2A, to administer the Canvassing Board Oath. The Board took the Oath of Office

as a Canvassing Board. Moe moved the adoption of the Resolution Canvassing Returns of Votes of the School District School Board - General Election. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Elvehjem and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Jensen, Elvehjem, Kirschner, Bohachek, Woods, Moe and the following voted against: None and the following was absent: None whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Woods moved the adoption of the Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Certificates of Election and Directing Election Clerk to Perform Other Election Related Duties. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Bohachek and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Jensen, Elvehjem, Kirschner, Bohachek, Woods, Moe and the following voted against: None and the following was absent: None whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Jensen made a motion, seconded by Elvehjem, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 6:06 p.m. Karen Kirschner, Board Chair Scott Moe, Clerk Published in the Kanabec County Times Dec. 20, 2018 UNAPPROVED MEETING MINUTES BOARD OF EDUCATION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 332 Regular Meeting Mora High School Building, Room 238 November 15, 2018 6:30 p.m. The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District 332, Mora, Minnesota, was called to order by Karen Kirschner, Board Chair, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call. Board Members present were: Board Chair Karen Kirschner, Vice Chair/ Treasurer Ethan Elvehjem, Clerk Scott Moe, Tammy Bohachek, Robert Woods and Robert Jensen. Also present were Superintendent Craig Schultz, Buildings & Grounds/ Transportation Director Chip Brandt, Primary Principal Brenda Spartz, Elementary Principal Randy Qual, High School Principal Brent Nelson, High School Assistant Principal Nick Bakke, Finance Manager Tamara Hermanson, Student Representative Molly Lukenbill and District Administrative Assistant Paula Janousek. Carl Nordquist from Althoff & Nordquist, L.L.C., was also in attendance. Woods made a motion, seconded by Moe, to accept the agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously. Qual presented Mustang Spirit Recognition to Briana Hallin and Lane Schafer for their incredible work and dedication to the elementary school. They often come in early and stay late, and go above and beyond for special events. Nelson presented Mustang Spirit Recognition to Nancy Peterson. Nancy has volunteered to be the nurse at the student council Halloween 5K for the last four years. She is a tremendous help and the students love having her there. No issues were presented at the first Open Forum. Carl Nordquist, CPA, of Althoff & Nordquist, L.L.C. presented the 2017-2018 financial audit results. He reported there were no findings or issues during the audit. He stated that this is a well-managed district that is in good shape and has done an excellent job with their budgeting. Overall, the district has done a very good job controlling expenses. Mr. Nordquist highlighted the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards section of the report, stating that because the district has more than $750,000 in expenditures, this is an additional reporting requirement the district has to do. The federal government wants to know how these funds are spent. The auditors have to do additional procedures and steps during the audit to make sure that the money is being spent in the proper way. Mr. Nordquist reviewed the fund balance and cash investments graph and pointed out that fund balances and cash are not necessarily the same thing. Just because you have the cash doesn’t mean you get to spend the cash, because there are offsetting liabilities. Money in these

specific funds has to be spent for that specific purpose. Emphasized/ stressed the importance that each fund needs to be kept separate and can only use these funds as specified, and cannot be transferred to cover costs in another fund. Kirschner thanked Carl for his presentation and explanation of the audit. The board thanked Tami and Craig for providing all of the information and their work that was put into the audit. Schultz reinforced that all of these dollars are tracked and need to be spent as specified, and cannot be spent on other projects. Spending these funds otherwise would put us in violation with the Department of Education and run the risk of losing our license. Woods left the meeting at 7:04 p.m. and returned at 7:06 p.m. Schultz presented annual revenue ranking from Schools for Equity in Education (SEE) showing the amount of revenue received per student. Mora Schools receives less funding per student than many other schools in the state, yet our mandated test scores are well above state average in most areas. In an effort to dispel misinformation that was recently circulated, Schultz shared a printout from the MDE website showing a portion of Mora Schools’ balance sheet as of 6/30/18. The information that had been incorrectly shared only showed the school’s total liquidable assets, implying that the school district had ample funds for purchases, repairs, etc. When the complete balance sheet is taken into account, it clearly shows there are offsetting liabilities to these assets. He reiterated the importance that each fund needs to be kept separate and can only use these funds as specified, and cannot be spent on other things. Kirschner again thanked Schultz for the sound management of the district over the last 10 years. A motion was made by Jensen, seconded by Bohachek, to accept the 2017-2018 financial audit results as presented. The motion carried unanimously. The audited financial statements are on file in the District Office. No items were requested to be withdrawn from the consent agenda. Motion was made by Woods and seconded by Elvehjem to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: Kirschner noted that in the Personnel Items, Lynelle Parker’s request for a leave of absence is an FMLA leave and the effective date has changed to 1/3/19. Consent Agenda a. Treasurer’s Report (To Be Placed on File for Audit) b. Approve November Bill List c. Civic Center Bill List for October (Information only) d. Approve Minutes, Regular Meeting, 10-25-18 e. Enrollment Summary (Information) f. ECFE Monthly Report (Information) g. Personnel Items ● Employment request- Brittany Degerstrom, Paraprofessional ● Employment request- Jolene Frisbie- Building Custodian ● Employment request- Nick Axtell, Jr. High Boys Basketball Coach ● Termination request- Gregory Tabor, Building Custodian ● Resignation request- Brandon Ostien, Girls JV Tennis Coach ● Resignation request- Daniel Porter, Jr. High Football Coach ● Leave of Absence requestLynelle Parker ● Leave of Absence requestLyndaLee Peterson h. Gifts/Donations Report October 2018 ● Neighborhood National Bank$125.00 for CAPP ● Mora Education Foundation-$100.00 for Elementary Classroom Grant ● Mora Education Foundation-$100.00 for Elementary Classroom Grant ● Mora Education Foundation-$96.00 for Elementary Classroom Grant Kirschner acknowledged and accepted the gifts and donations. The motion to approve the Consent Agenda carried unanimously. After speaking with law enforcement regarding right-hand turn bus stops, the Transportation Department discovered that there is no need to use the 8-way system. This item does not need consideration or approval from the school board. Elvehjem made a motion, seconded by Bohachek, to approve the Education Minnesota-Mora Certified Seniority List as of 6/30/18. The motion passed unanimously. Motion was made by Elvehjem

and seconded by Moe to consider approval of updates to Superintendent’s Contract as recommended by the School Board Executive Committee. The motion passed unanimously. The following policies with nonsubstantive changes had their first reading: #616 School District System Accountability #404 Employment Background Checks #406 Public and Private Personnel Data #418 Drug-Free Workplace/DrugFree School #427 Workload Limits for Certain Special Education Teachers #520F Public Notice Form #524 Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy The following policies were reviewed to meet annual review requirements: #410 Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) #514 Bullying Prohibition #522 Student Sex Nondiscrimination #807 Health & Safety Kirschner noted that policy # 806 Crisis Management Policy was to be pulled from this list, as there is some language that needs to be reworked. It will be recommended for approval at a later date. Woods made a motion, seconded by Elvehjem, to approve the reviewed policies except #806 with no changes. The motion carried unanimously. Board Reports/Administrative Updates Woods stated that the Mora Education Foundation met, and stated that grant funds are available for innovative, creative projects. They would like help spreading the word about these grant funds. Three grant requests were recently approved. Kirschner attended a Meet and Confer meeting within the last month. They discussed the implementation of technology, the condition of the high school building and elementary behaviors. Jensen and Bohachek attended the Board Advisory Committee meeting on November 12th. Topics discussed were the Mustang brand identification, election results, and the Renovation Task Force. Three new board advisory members attended this meeting. Student Representative Molly Lukenbill provided a recap of Student Council activities including the Halloween 5K and the recent blood drive. Their goal of 53 units was surpassed by 1 unit. 32 of the donors were first-time donors. This was a very successful event. Upcoming events include the holiday food and toy drive and the winter formal. She expressed her thankfulness to Anne Grahn and other staff members for being so helpful after she and other students have had surgery and missed school. Brandt provided the Buildings & Grounds/Transportation report, highlighting LED lighting upgrades and changes in ball fields. He also noted that the sink for the Wellness Center concession stand has been ordered. The transportation department performed their bus evacuation drills on October 24. This only needs to be done once per year rather than twice a year as in the past. The full Buildings & Grounds/ Transportation report is on file in the District Office. The Activities/Community Education report is on file in the District Office. Schultz noted that the district has purchased a mobile concession trailer. This will eliminate selling only prepackaged foods at sporting events. Nelson gave a recap of the High School update and noted that they have begun honoring past and present students and their family members on active duty in the military. These names are announced before the pledge of allegiance is recited each week. This appears to have been received very positively by students and staff. Bakke noted that the boys’ Cross Country Running team placed third overall at the state meet. Cooper Lennox broke a school record and placed 2nd in state. The full high school report is on file in the District Office. Spartz and Qual presented the elementary update. Spartz noted that 373 people attended the family reading night event on October 29th. She recognized and thanked Tom Wenner from Horace Mann for donating four bicycles for the event. These were given away at the end of the night. Qual noted elementary conferences are being held in November along with Band and Choir concerts. The Veterans Day program was held on November

9, and he estimates 160-170 people attended. He thanked Mr. Schultz and Steve Eckholm for their part in the program. The full elementary report is on file in the District Office. Schultz presented the Superintendent’s report, noting that the closing date on the Fairview property has been moved to December 10th due to the timing of City Council meetings and obtaining signatures on documents. Also noted, the potential land sale to Dollar General has not made any progress since the last update. Schultz reminded everyone to beware of phishing scams. Board members and high school staff have recently received emails related to this. Upcoming dates were noted. Correspondence was reviewed. There was no other board business. No issues were presented at the second Open Forum. A motion was made by Woods and seconded by Bohachek to move into a closed session at 7:50 p.m. for the Superintendent’s Evaluation. The motion passed unanimously. After a short break, the meeting resumed (closed session) at 7:56 p.m. All board members were present. Also in attendance was Superintendent Schultz. Moe made a motion at 8:56 p.m. to re-open the session. Elvehjem seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. A motion to adjourn was made by Woods at 8:56 p.m. and seconded by Bohachek. The motion passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 8:56 p.m. Karen Kirschner, Board Chair Scott Moe, Clerk Published in the Kanabec County Times Dec. 20, 2018

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OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME MINNESOTA STATUTES CHAPTER 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable customers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. ASSUMED NAME: Tilberg Lowis & Associates PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 104 South Union Street, Mora MN 55051 USA NAMEHOLDER(S) : Sara L. Tilberg, LLC; 104 South Union Street, Mora MN 55051 USA By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/ her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. SIGNED BY: Nathan R. Snyder EMAIL ADDRESS FOR OFFICIAL NOTICES: saratilberg@ gmail.com Work Item: 1053850500026 Original File Number: 1053850500026 State of Minnesota Office of the Secretary of State Filed: Dec. 13, 2018 11:59 p.m. Steve Simon Secretary of State Published in the Kanabec County Times Dec. 20, 27, 2018

MINI STORAGE AUCTION Notice is hereby given that the following individuals are indebted to Quality Mini Storage, LLC for past due rent and other charges. Auctions will be conducted online at StorageTreasures.com, starting on Friday, December 21, 2018, and ending on Friday, December 28, 2018. Sale of a unit is subject to cancellation in the event of a settlement between Landlord and obligated party. Property is located at 1072 MN-23, Ogilvie, MN 56358. Nanette Wellnitz - 10X20 - Unit #3 - Misc items Published in the Kanabec County Times Dec. 13, 20, 2018

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Donald “Don” Solmonson of Vancouver, Washington, died peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington. He was born during a b blizzard on Dec. 27, 1933 in M Mora. He graduated with tthe Mora High School class o of 1951. He served in the A Army Artillery during tthe Korean Conflict and w was deployed to Heilbronn, G Germany. In May of 1956 he w was united in marriage to h his high school sweetheart, S Sandra Smith in Tofte. T That same fall he enrolled iin the South Dakota School o of Mines in Rapid City, South Dakota, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering with honors, and a year later graduating in 1961 with a master’s degree in Geological Engineering with honors. He worked for Shell Oil Company until 1974, when he moved his family to Golden, Colorado, and continued in the oil business in Denver for 13 years. Along with his college friend, Sherwin Artus, they started their own company and sold it in 1987. He and his wife followed their passion to travel the world. After 9/11 they spent summers in Ridgefield, Washington, and winters in Tucson, Arizona, and for the past two years have lived in Vancouver, Washington. Preceding him in death were his parents, George and Margaret Solmonson, his brother George Solmonson, Aunts Marie Salmonson and Jeanne Palermo. He is survived by his wife, a son, a daughter, two granddaughters, twin sisters, several nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mora. Donations in his memory can be made to South Dakota School of Mines (website: foundation.sdsmt.edu) or to the charity of your choice.

Patricia Anne Blowers, of Camp Verde, Arizona, formerly of Ogilvie, died on Thursday May 10, 2018, at a nursing home in Cottonwood, Arizona, after a brief illness. She was 84 years old. She was born on March 221, 1934, in Waterloo, Iowa, tto Beulah (Merriss) and L Leland Miller. During her early years, sshe worked as an AT&T o operator and for American L Linen in Minneapolis. On F Feb. 23, 1955 Pat was united iin marriage to Duane Blowe ers in Mason City, Iowa. In 1970, She and her h husband bought acreage iin Ogilvie where they crop ffarmed, raised beef cattle and milked cows. They retired from farming in 1987. The couple loved to travel together, including Hawaii where they renewed their vows for their 50th anniversary. She was a past member of Grace Lutheran Church in Mora and Faith Lutheran Church in Cottonwood, Arizona. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her; she enjoyed her family and friends so much. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Duane, and brother Gayland. She is survived by many nieces, nephews, godchildren and friends. In keeping with Pat’s wishes no services were held. Inurnment was in the Oakwood Cemetery in Mora. Condolences may be posted at www.aifuneralhome. com.

John Ulrick John Ulrick, of Pine City, died on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018 after a long battle with health issues. He was 72 years old. He was born July 24, 1946, in Stillwater. He was known in the area ffor his clear, honest auctione eer chant. He was preceded in death b by his parents. He is survived by wife, J Jolyn (Winger); daughters, K Kim (Kent) Johnson and J Julie Ulrick; grandchildren S Stephanie Johnson and S Steven Johnson. A life celebration will be h held noon, Saturday, Jan. 55, 2019, at the Chengwatana C Community Center, east of P Pine City.

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GRASS LAKE TOWNSHIP OPEN POSTIONS POSTING Grass Lake Township, Kanabec County, State of Minnesota is posting openings for March 2019 election of officials: Four postions available for Grass Lake Township are being posted to the public: -Supervisor: One 3-year position, -Supervisor: Two 1-year terms, -Treasurer: One 2-year term, -Planning Commission: One 2-year position. If interested please contact Kellie Kelling Grass Lake Township Clerk at 763-464-4674 to file Affidavit of Candidacy. Affidavit of Candidacy dates are January 1, 2019- January 15, 2019,

closing at 5:00 p.m. If you have any questions please contact Kellie Kelling. Grass Lake Township Clerk Kellie Kelling Published in the Kanabec County Times Dec. 13, 20, 2018

PUBLIC HEARING ISD #332 TRUTH IN TAXATION ISD #332 Mora Public Schools will be holding their annual Truth in Taxation Hearing in conjunction with the Regular School Board Meeting on Thursday, December 20, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. in Boardroom #238 in the High School Building. The public is welcome to attend. Published in the Kanabec County Times Dec. 13, 20, 2018

Philip D. Monson Philip DeWaine Monson, of Henriette, died in his home on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at the age of 82. He was born on May 26, 1936, to Soren and Anna (Williamson) Monson in the family home in K Kandiyohi County in the ttown of Hawick. He enlisted iin the Air Force in 1955 as tthe Korean War was coming tto a close. He was stationed iin the Panama Canal with m military police. He was united in marrriage to Martha Wahl on S Sept. 15, 1960, in Yankton, S South Dakota. He worked a variety of jobs including m mechanic, welding, busin ness owner and caregiver at tthe Cambridge State Hospittal. His was a life lived…..a life remembered. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Luella, Harry, Sam, Pete, Mary, David, John and Daniel and grandson Lee William Aronson. He is survived by wife Martha; children, Deborah Aronson, Barbara (Ron) Sigurdsen, Mark (Rita) Monson, Melody Schleiss, Vernon (Julie) Monson, Julie (David) Wright, Ruth (Ricke) Mattison, Kathy Fiorentino, Rebecca (Timothy) Barnes and Jeremy Monson (Sabrina Arenson); sister Alice Mathiason and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, at Henriette Free Methodist Church with Rev. Marvin Miller officiating. Music was provided by Marge Carter and Julie Cavallin. Military honors were provided by the Pine City Heath-Perkins American Legion Post 51. Burial at Henriette Cemetery. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers. Arrangements by Akkerman Ingebrand Funeral Home in Mora. Condolences may be posted at www. aifuneralhome.com.

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NAMES IN THE NEWS Katelyn Thomsen of Brook Park was one of more than 180 Central College students who presented academic research at the Fall 2018 Undergraduate Research Symposium. Thomsen’s presentation was titled YouTube: Political Campaigning Platform for the Future. Central College is in Pella, Iowa.

Minnesota State University, Mankato awarded degrees at the end of the fall semester, on Dec. 15, 2018, to the following local students: Jacob Hruska of Mora, BS, Rec, Parks and Leisure Services Mitchell Hribar of Ogilvie, BS, Automotive Engineering Technology, Cum Laude.

Minnesota State University Moorhead will award degrees to the following local students during its fall commencement program Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018: Ashley Berg, Bachelor of Nursing Anna Sanbeck, Bachelor of Social Work

The American Institute of Legal Counsel has recognized the exceptional performance of Minnesota’s Estate Planning Attorney D Scott Berry, of Princeton, as 2018 10 Best Legal Counsel for Client Satisfaction. Selection criteria focuses on attorneys who demonstrate the highest standards of client satisfaction and involves attorneys’ relationships and reputation among his or her clients. SPIRE Credit Union has been honored with a Certificate of Appreciation from the United States Attorney’s Office and the Department of Justice, recognizing its exemplary efforts to collaborate with law enforcement on combatting financial crimes. SPIRE was one of only four financial institutions in the Midwest recognized by the United States Attorney’s Office.

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