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BY ANN SCHWARTZ Over the years, the “skyline” of Aitkin has changed. The Catholic Church was torn down, CVS pharmacy was built and other changes happened that changed downtown Aitkin’s “skyline.” Aitkin watchers were treated to major “skyline” changes in the last couple of weeks. A new Members Co-op Credit

Union is being constructed on the corner of Minnesota Ave. and 1st St. NE on a site that has been parking lot for over 25 years. Across the street, the MacDonald-Wold dealership and service building, a downtown landmark since 1973, was removed to make way for a new 12,500 square foot Family Dollar facility.

According to data available with the building permit at Aitkin City hall, Family Dollar will be owned by Family Dollar Stores, Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina. Atwater Group of Chicago is listed as the developer, with Nick Stratigakes the president of the development group. Construction will be done by Bradford Building Co. of

The one-story Family Dollar building won’t be constructed right up to the corner as the MacDonald-Wold building was. It will be set back, with the entrance on the west and parking on the west side of the lot off Minnesota Ave./Hwy.169. Roger Wold was a longtime owner of MacDonald-Wold in Aitkin, died in 2010; portions of his obituary address the history of that corner: “Roger was united in marriage to Georgiana Eimer on June 9, 1950, in Iron Hub. In 1952, they traveled to

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Although snapshot technology wasn’t the greatest, the Phillips 66 gas station is shown at left and the new MacDonald-Wold building on the right. A parade is going by. Photo courtesy of the Aitkin County Historical Society.

A vintage advertisement for MacDonald-Wold’s grand opening. courtesy of the Aitkin County Historical Society.

added the Buick franchise. In moved. In 1973, a new show1969, Northern Service Co. room, accounting office, and burned to the ground and parts storage was added and the two dealerships merged. land was purchased from The new entity was named Northern Pacific Railroad. MacDonald-Wold Inc. auto- The Cadillac and Pontiac mobile sales and service in franchises were acquired in Aitkin and Roger was named 1980. His love of vehicles president.AD To make even more never ended. “ COPY space, the 1901 National The Aitkin fOr CountyYOur Historsee insertiOn OrDer Bank was purchased and re- ical Society records indicate

there was also a home that was part of that early 1970’s dealership expansion. Across the street on the northeast corner of the in-

tersection was a gas station. Records are scanty although we know it was at one time a Phillip’s 66 and then later a Skelly Station. Brad Nelson bought the Skelly Station from the Ladehoffs in 1983 after Wayne Ladehoff suffered a heart attack. It’s not documented when it was abandoned but the corner

was empty when this writer moved to Aitkin in 1990. Wolds brought that corner

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Aitkin VWF members honored the veterans at Aitkin Health Services on Veterans’ Day. Their visit included a meet and greet, sharing treats and delivering cards made by elementary students to the vets. Veterans residing at Aitkin Health Services are standing, left, with Vikings jacket: Frank Keys, Army; seated, from left: Ed Munson, Army; Roger Mapes, Army; Don Hillman, Army; John Tholen, Air Force and Jere Poston, Marines.

reader ribbets Repecting veterans on Veteran’s Day A good friend of mine, a Vietnam Vet visiting Crosby as my guest for breakfast, on November 11 - Veterans Day, was taken aback in that there were no American flags flying on our downtown streets. It looked as just another ordinary day in Crosby, Minnesota. It bothers me greatly, as how could this be overlooked? Has anyone else in Crosby noticed this? I’m sure there are many other veterans in the area who would be disappointed to learn about this. As I thought about this more

throughout the day, I couldn’t help but wonder if the leaders of my small hometown have lost respect for our veterans? Or does Crosby have such a shortfall in their budget that they cannot afford to raise a dozen flags, so as to honor the veterans and their sacrifices for this great country? If that’s the case, then allow a group of volunteers to cover Crosby’s purchase of flags for Veterans Day ourselves, as citizens, and pay to replace them each time they wear out. Hopefully, this is an issue that has simply been overlooked, and

will quickly be corrected, but it’s a shame really. Crosby may not be the most visited place, but none the less, I’m a believer that there should be American flags flying on every street corner, at least, on our main streets. Our brave veterans deserve Crosby’s genuine respect. If the city can’t, or won’t do it then let us, as volunteers, through fundraising, get the flags up for Veterans Day 2016. Remember we raised the flag at Iwo Jima, so we [darn]sure can raise one in Crosby! Jim Hunter Crosby

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rics until 1980. Doris then went back to work at the State Hospital in Moose Lake and worked as a secretary until retiring in 2002. Doris was a member of the Ladies of Kavela, the Jarvenpaa Choirs, and the Kanteleen Soittajat, was active in the Farmers Union, had served as a fire warden for over 50 years, had served as an officer for Beaver Township and had served as secretary for the Beaver Evangelical Church. Doris enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She especially enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren on Mille Lacs Lake. She is survived by daughters and son-inlaw: Jodie and John Mirsch, Lawler; Julie Ukura, Lawler; three grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law: James and Karen Niemi, Venice, FL; Gerald and Bonnie Niemi, Duluth; Dennis and Kathy Niemi, Lindstrom; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard in 1992 and sister, Judith Faye. Arrangements were with the McGregor Funeral Home in McGregor. Go to www.srtfuneral. com to sign the online guest register. More Obituaries on Page 4

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Melissa Marie Moen, 46, of McGregor died Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Aicota Health Care Center in Aitkin. Funeral service will be 11:00A.M. – Friday, November 27, 2015 at Victory Mission in McGregor. Visitation will begin 1 hour prior to the service at the Mission. She was born August 19, 1969 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Curtis and Karen (Nelson) Moen. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Sioux Falls, SD in 1992 and then graduated from the University of Sioux Falls in 1994 with a degree in social work. From 1995 to 2003 she worked as a technical support technician for Gateway 2000. She moved to McGregor in 2004 and worked for MASH-

KA-WISEN Treatment Center in Sawyer as an Admission Coordinator until her passing. Her true passion always centered around children, family, and farm animals. She always found time to stay active in the community; outreach programs through her church, Boy Scouts, and sustainable farming programs. She is survived by her significant other, Ron Rasmussen, McGregor; sons: Tony Moen (Amber) and Corey Moen all of Duluth; stepsons: Ethan Rasmussen and Cody (Karla) Rasmussen all of Sioux Falls, SD; grandchildren: Marlee and Isabelle; many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Michael Moen, and a grandchild. Arrangements were with the McGregor Funeral Home in McGregor. Go to www.srtfuneral.com to sign the online guest register.

Mary Ann Nordean

Mary Ann Nordean, 71, of Deerwood died Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2015 at Cascade United Methodist Church in Deerwood. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery. She was born June 24, 1944 in Crosby to Walter C. and Florence F. (Richards) Dehning.

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Richard Holzinger, 85, of Palisade died Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Riverwood Health Care Center in Aitkin. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Hilltop Chapel with Reverend Barry Hite officiating. Burial with military honors was in Waukenabo Cemetery. He was born February 4, 1930 in Minneapolis to Frank and Teresa “Toots” (Ledo) Holzinger. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. He married Cora (Kalevik) on July 26, 1975 at Gausdal Church in Georgeville, MN. He worked for GM Parts in Edina for 30 years retiring at the age of 50. They moved to

Waukenabo in 1980. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed taking his family fishing with him. He was a member of Hilltop Chapel. He is survived by his wife, Cora; children: Steve Saucier, Santa Maria, CA;, Renee Saucier, Minnetonka; Todd Saucier, Palisade; John (Lynne) Saucier, Circle Pines; Pauline (Tim) Fahey, Longville; Peter Rite, Oakdale; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law: Angie Holzinger, Elk River. He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Cassandra Harms; brothers: George and Ed Holzinger. Arrangements were with the Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home of Aitkin. Go to www.srtfuneral.com to sign the online guest register.

Charlotte Reek

Charlotte K. Reek, 101, of Crosby died on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Heartwood Senior Living in Crosby. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services. If so desired, memorials are preferred to Home Health Partnership, 320 East Main Street, Crosby, MN 56441 in lieu of flowers.

She was born on March 22, 1914 in Lum, MI to Herbert and Nora (Hulmka) Travis. She married Ronald C. Reek on July 2, 1937 in Imlay City, MI. She is survived by her son and daughterin-law, Thomas and Nancy Reek, Deerwood; daughter, and son-in-law, Kathleen and Richard McKee, The Villages, FL; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ronald and brother, Lester Travis. Arrangements are with the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby.

Margaret Quinlan

Margaret Quinlan, 80, of Deerwood died on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby after a long battle with COPD. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m .on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Garrison. Visitation will be on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m .with a prayer service at 7 p.m .at the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby and one hour prior to the services at the church on Saturday. Marge was born on October 20, 1935 in Minneapolis to Harry and Elsie (Solberg) Krieg. She married Patrick Quinlan on August 11, 1956 in Minneapolis. She was employed by the Minneapolis Public Schools, as a tutor for small groups of children for enrichment and remediation classes. After retirement in

1994, Marge and her husband moved to their cabin in Deerwood which they enlarged to make it into a year round home. She served as secretary of the Turtle Lake Improvement Association for six years and as an Election Judge for Bay Lake Township for 12 years. Her hobbies over the years were sewing, knitting, and writing poetry for family and friends. She is survived by her husband, of 59 years, Patrick; daughters and sons-in-law: Lisa and Steve Seifert; Paulette and Michael Berndt; seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren; and sister and brother-in-law, Pauline and Walter Appelbaum. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Laura Damm. Arrangements were with the Koop Funeral Home of Crosby.

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* Indicates handicap accessible. NOTE: All times are Sunday morning (a.m.) unless indicated otherwise. ALLIANCE Aitkin* — New Life; Larry Burg & John Baker, pastors; Sunday School JAM session 9 am; Worship 10:15 am & 6:30 pm (Memorial Day thru Labor Day) or 5:30 pm (Labor Day thru Memorial Day); Youth Group, Wed 6:15 pm; 112 - 1st Ave. SW 218-927-2823. Garrison* — Pastor Michael H. Palkie; Worship 9; SS 10:30. McGregor/Big Sandy ­— Rev. S. DeMars, 426-3408; E. of Sather’s Store; Worship 9:30; Children’s Church 10 Onamia — Vineland Native American Chapel, Hwy. 169 north of casino;Worship 11; Pastor Boeringa 320532-4449 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Aitkin — Rev. Jason Erickson; SS 9; Worship 10:45; Wed. 7 p.m. Crosby — Rev. Michael Towers; Worship 10:30 Crosslake — Crossroads Christian, Rev. Gary Espeseth; SS at 9:30, Worship at 10:45 Hill City — Rev. G. Valley; Worship 10 and 6:30 p.m.; Bible Study Thurs. 7 pm. Palisade — Pastor Ed Sornberger; SS 9; Worship 10; Kids Church; Small groups during the week 218-845-2726 BAPTIST Aitkin — Westside, Pastor D. Smith; Worship 10; Bible Life group 11:11; aitkinwestside.org. Brainerd — Eagles Nest, Pastor Bob Stockland 218-8294673, Worship 11, SS 9:45. Breezy Point — Eagles Nest, Pastor Bob Stockland 218562-5252, Worship 9:30, SS 9:30. Crosby — Bible Baptist, Pastor G. Fisher; SS 9:45; Service 10:45 and 6 p.m., Bible Study and Our Kids for Christ Wed. 7 pm Deerwood* — Pastor W. Skog; SS 9:30; Worship 10:30 and 6 pm; Wed. Service, 6:30 pm. Glory — 927-3678; SS 9:15; Worship 10:30 am.; Wed. 6 pm Glory Family night, Kids’ Club age 4-6, MAD4Christ grades 7-12. Hill City — Pastor Lonnie Lee; 218-697-2645; Adult SS 9; Worship 10 am; Bible Study, Fri., 7 pm. Isle — Pastor Nick Skogen; 676-3171; SS 9:30; Service 10:30; Bible Study, Wed., 7 p.m. Opstead — Pastor P. Johnson; 676-8859; SS 9:30; Worship, 10:30; Bible Study Wed., 7 p.m. CATHOLIC Aitkin — St. James, Fr. David Forsman, 218-927-6581; Mass Sat. 5 pm, Sun. 9 am. Brainerd — St. Andrew’s, Fr. Daniel Weiske, Sat.4:30; Sun. 10:00 and St. Mathias Sunday 8:00. Brainerd — St. Francis , Fr. Anthony Wroblewski, Sat. 5:00; Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 11:15 and All Saints Saturday 4:00 and Sunday 10:30. Cromwell/Wright — Immaculate Conception, Mass: Sat. 5 p.m. Crosby — St. Joseph’s, Fr. Dale Nau, Mass: Sat. 5 pm; Sun 10:30. Crosslake — Immaculate Heart, 218-692-3731; www. ihmstemilys.org; Mass: Sat. 4 pm; Sun. 8:30; Confession Sat. 3 pm. D e e r w o o d — S t . J o s e p h’s, Fr. Da l e N a u , Mass: Sun z8:30. Emily — St. Emily, Mass: Mon. & Wed. 8; Sun. 10:30; Confession 1st Sat. 11 or by appt. 218-763-2101. Garrison — Our Lady of Fatima, Fr. David Forsman, 218-927-6581; Mass Sun. 8 am. Grand Rapids — St. Joseph’s, Fr. Jerry Weiss, Mass: Sat. 5 pm; Sun. 8 & 10:30. 218-326-2483 Hillman — Holy Family, Fr. David Forsman, 218-927-6581; Mass Sun. 10 McGrath — Our Lady of Fatima, Fr. Paul Larson , Mass: Sun. 11 am. McGregor — Holy Family, Fr. Paul Fruth, Mass: Sat. 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 9.

Vineland — St. Therese, Mass Sun. 11; Holy Days 8:30. Church of Christ Baxter, Lakes Area — Nondenominational; 7001 Highland Scenic Road; Bible Study every Wed. 7 pm; Worship 10:30-11:30. 218-828-1362 Tamarack — Pastor Terry Banker, 608-475-1528, Worship 9:30; SS 10:45; Wed Youth 4 pm. Church of Jesus Christ of LATTER-DAY SAINTS Aitkin — Co. Rd. 12, Chapel Ph. 218-927-4454; Gentz Franz 217-371-4977; Sacrament Mtg. 10 , SS 11;10 Priesthood/Relief Society noon COMMUNITY Aitkin — Nondenominational; 927-2749; at 219-1st Ave. NE., Aitkin, Services Sun.10, 218-927-6959 Glen — Pastor R. F. Stauter, 218-838-1981; Worship 9 May-Oct. Grand Rapids — Solid Rock Church of God, Pastor Robert Kimberling; 218-326-0711; Sun. BS 9:30, Worship 10:30; Wed. BS 6:30 pm Jacobson Community Church (the little white church in Jacobson). Sun. SS (All ages) 9:30, Worship 10:30; Family Time 2nd & 4th Sundays; Wed. BS 7 pm Kimberly — Nature Ave. Rev. Rick Perry; Worship 9; Adult Bible Study & Sunday School 10:30; 218-927-6256. McGregor — Amazing Grace Christian Church; Worship 10; 43242 Hwy. 65 N, 2 mi. N of Hwy. 210 on Hwy. 65. Pastor Joel Seibel. McGregor — Victory Mission, Pastor J. Gould, 218-7682160; Sun. 10; Wed. Bible Study, 7:30 pm. Merrifield — Community Church of the Nazarene, Pastor Ron Christenson; Service 11 & 6 pm. Wed. Prayer Meeting, 7 p.m.; 218-829-7536. Merrifield — Ossipee Community, Pastor Benjamin Peterson; SS 9:15; Service 10:30; Wed. Bible Study Prayer, 7:30 p.m. Nisswa — Christ Community Church, Pastor Dave Uhrich; Service 10; Fellowship 9:30-10 Outing - Narrows Community Church, Non-Denominational. Service 11am Palisade/Waukenabo Twp. — Hilltop Chapel, Pastor B. Hite; Service 10 a.m.; Adult and Children’s SS 9 a.m.; between Esquagama & Round Lake. Handicap Accessible. Tamarack — Church of Christ, 218-768-3898; Service 9:30; SS 10:45. CONGREGATIONAL Aitkin — First (UCC) Rev. Susan Cline; Sun.10; Comm. 1st Sun; Council Mtg. 2nd Sun. Spiritual fellowship, Sun. 9. EPISCOPAL Aitkin — St. John’s, Rev. Karl E. Bell, Holy Communion Service 9 EVANGELICAL FREE Crosby-Ironton — Lifespring Church, 9:30, 30 Hallet Ave NE 218-545-5433, visitlifespring.com Crosslake — Interim Pastor Mark Holmen; Call for Service Times at 218-692-4141, email thelogchurch@ crosslake.net Isle — Pastor Charles Visser; Worship 9; SS 10:15; Wed. Youth Group 6 pm; Adult Prayer 6:30 pm Malmo — Pastor Glenn Browning; SS 9:30; Fellowship 10; Worship 10:15; Young Families Fellowship 2nd and last Fri. of month, 5 pm Wright — Pastor Ken Mitchell, 218-426-5115; SS 9:30; Worship, 10:30; Thu., Bible Study, 7 pm. INDEPENDENT PENTECOSTAL Emily Cornerstone Church — Pastor Earl Ready; Worship 10, 41536 Birchwood Drive, Emily; 218-763-2939. Ironton — Iron Range Christian Center; Pastor Dwight Semler; 218-546-6523; meeting at Irondale Town Hall*, Co. Rd. 12, (Deerwood Shortcut); Worship 10

& Wed. 7 pm. Hebrew/Messianic Glen — ­ Beth Shalom Tabernacle of Truth, Rabi Frank Dell, for information 320-684-2804 LUTHERAN Aitkin — Bethlehem (ELCA), Rev. Cindy Gray; Worship 9:30; Holy Comm. 1st & 3rd Sun each month. Aitkin – First* Pastors Darrell Pedersen, Melissa Carmack & Bob Munneke; worship Sun. 8:15 am & 10 am; Sunday School 10:30 am; Wed. 6 pm; Sat. 5 pm; communion every Sat. and 1st and 3rd Sun.; contemporary services 2nd and 5th Sun.; nursery staffed; Sunday service broadcast live on KKIN (94.3FM) at 10 am and on TV cable channel 181 at 9 am Wed.; community meal every Mon. 5:30 pm; food shelf second and fourth Thurs. each month 9:30– 5 pm. Aitkin — St. John’s (Missouri Synod), Pastor D. Becker; Worship Sun. 9, SS 10 Baxter — Christ Lutheran Church (WELS). Pastor Bill Werth. Sunday Worship 9. Sunday School/Adult Bible Class 10:15. 13815 Cherrywood Dr. in Baxter. (Corner of Inglewood and Cherrywood). 218-829-4105. www. christbaxter.com. Baxter — Prince of Peace (LCMS); Communion every Sunday 9, Fellowship 10:15, Adult Bible Class & Sunday School 10:30 am 218-829-7092 www.popbaxter.org Beaver Township­— Finnish EA, Hwy. 27, Worship 1st & 3rd Sun., 10:30. Brainerd — Good Shepherd Free Lutheran Church- AFLC Affiliated, 5878 Pine Beach Road, Pastor Gary Jorgenson, 218-824-3052, Worship at 10 am. Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday’s. Wednesday 7pm. Bible Study. Brainerd — Truth Lutheran Church (LCMC, Pastor James Walth, Corner of 5th and Kingwood, Worship 9 Cedarbrook — St. John’s (ELCA), Rev. Sandy Berg-Holte; Worship 8:30; SS 9:30; Saturday SS; Holy Comm. 1st & 3rd Sun. Crosby — Immanuel (LCMC, NALC) Rev. Paul Mattson; Sun. 9 & 10:30 worship; SS (Sept.-May) 10:40. Crosby —Zion (LC-MS) Pastor Dean Stolz; Worship 8:30; SS 10; Bible Study Wed. 7 pm; handicap accessible. 218-546-6910 Crosslake —(ELCA), Indoor worship 8:30; Coffee Fellowship 9:30; outdoor worship 10. 218-692-3682. Crosslake —Mission of the Cross (LCMS), Pastor Leslie Uhrinak; Worship 9:30 with every Sunday Communion, Fellowship 10:30, Adult Bible Class 11, 218-692-4228, www.missionofthecross.org Deerwood — Salem (ELCA), Intrim Pastor Cheryl Fleckenstein; Worship: 8:15 (traditional) & 10 (contemporary); Sunday School 10 am. Giese Immanuel — Rev. R. Langhorst & Rev. R. Lovaas; Worship 9; SS 10; Holy Communion 1st Sun. of month 8:45. Garrison — Light of the Cross (ELCA), Pastor Juli Sutton-Deem; Worship 9 SS 9; 320-692-4773 or 877406-9101. Garrison — Shepherd of the Lake (LCMS). Pastor Jon Rusnak; Worship 10 with communion 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays. Adult Bible Study 8:30am, Sunday School Sept-May, 8:30am. Fellowship 11am. 320-692-4581. www.shepherdofthelake.org. Hill City — Trinity, (Missouri Synod), Pastor Volkert; Worship 9; Bible Study 10:15. Hillman — Immanuel, (ELCA) Pastor Jean Megorden; Sun. Worship 9:30, SS 10. Located on the corner of Hwy. 27 and Co. Rd. 47. (Handicap accessible) Iron Hub — Immanuel (LC-MS), Pastor Dean Stolz; Worship 10:30; 218-534-3069. Isle — Faith (ELCA), Interim Pastor Rev. Henry French; Worship 9:30; handicapped accessible. Isle — Holden (ELCA), SS 9:30; Worship 10:30. Isle — Trinity (Missouri Synod), Rev. Mark Maunula; Worship 8:30; Fellowship follows; SS 9:45; Adult Bible 10.

Jacobson — Carmel, Vicar Mark Wagner; SS 1st & 3rd Sun. 10, Service 11, fellowship follows. Malmo — Bethesda (ELCA), Rev. Jim Raisanen; Sat. Informal Worship 5 pm; Sun. Worship 8:30 & 10; Fellowship between services; Comm. 1st & 3rd Sun. McGrath — Grace; Wed. potluck 5 pm, Bible study 6 p.m.; SS 10; Worship 11. McGrath — Zion (ELCA), Pastor Elliott Malm; Worship 9; SS 9. McGregor/Big Sandy Lake — Grace Lutheran Log Church (ELCA), Pastor Ericka Foss; Worship 9, Fellowship follows, SS 10. McGregor — Our Savior’s (Missouri Synod), Pastor Joshua C. Reinke; Worship 9; SS 10; Bible Study Tue. 9, Wed. 7 pm Outing — Our Saviors ELCA; Pastor Michael Gustafson, Worship 9. Palisade* — Bethel (ELCA), Rev. Wm. J. Sass; Worship 9:30; Wed . School classes 4:15 p.m. Pequot Lakes-Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (ELCA), Rev. Donna M. Olsen,Worship 8 & 10; SS 10; Wed. Worship 5:45 pm; Free Community Supper Wednesdays at 5 pm. Rossburg — Bethesda (ELCA), Rev. Sandy Berg-Holte; Worship 10:30; SS 2nd & 4th Sundays 10:30; Comm. 1st & 3rd Sunday each month. Tamarack (AFLC) — Pastor Ron Staudinger; 1st, 3rd and 4th Sundays 10 am; 41163 Kestrel Ave 3.3 mi. South of Hwy 210 Thor — Zion, Pastor G. Salmonson; Worship 11; 1st and 3rd Sun. April through December. Wright —Bethlehem, Worship; SS 9. Wright — St. John’s (Missouri Synod), Pastor Joshua Reinke; Worship 10:30; Bible Study and Sunday School Sun. 9:30; Lent services Wed. 5:30 pm. PENTECOSTAL INDIAN Tamarack — Warriors of the Rainbow Ministry, 218-7683585, Pastors Ken and Robin Fairbanks, Praise and Worship, Sat., 11. Everyone Welcome! PRESBYTERIAN Crosslake — Pastor Kate Stangl; Worship 9:30 coffee/ fellowship 10:30; Adult Forum 3rd Sun. 8:15; Bible Study Wed. 9:45; Thu. Prayer 10; 14444 Daggett Pine Rd., 218-692-4769 McGrath — Calvary, Pastor - Todd Oltmann; Worship 9. McGregor/Round Lake — Pastor Talley; No Sunday Service Worship Sat. 5 pm. Tamarack — First, Rev. J. Yingling; Worship 11. Round Lake — Pastor Talley; Worship Sat. 5 pm. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Aitkin — Pastor J. Scoggins; Worship, Sat. 9:10; Sabbath School 10:30; Prayer Mtg. Tue. 7 p.m.; www.aitkinadventist.org; 218-927-4107 UNITED METHODIST Aitkin — Pastor Dawn Houser; high school & adult SS 9; Worship 10:30; fellowship follows; handicapped accessible. Crosby/Deerwood — Cascade, Rev. Brian Hazard; Worship 9:45; fellowship follows. Cutler — Pine Lake Chapel, Rev. Laurence Foote; Worship 9. Cromwell — Pastor Tim Homstad; Worship 10; SS 9 Emily — Pastor Dawn Houser; Worship 8:45; fellowship follows; handicapped accessible. Fleming--(Northern Lights Parish) SS 9:15; Worship 10:30; fellowship follows; handicapped accessible. Hill City — Pastor Roger Lynn; Worship 10 McGregor--(Northern Lights Parish) Worship 8:45; fellowship follows; handicapped accessible. Onamia — Pastor Rick & Judy Wilder; Worship 11; fellowship 10; 2 blks north of Post Office; handicap ramp; 320-532-3150; office: 218-546-7656; cell: 218-360-1947 Wesleyan Emily — Rev. Jeff Drake; Worship 9; Friendship Time 10; SS 10:30; Wed. Activities 6:30 p.m.; 218-763-HOPE.

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community events Ongoing Events: AA - Aitkin - 322 1st Ave. NE 218-927-2651 Sun. Women’s Meeting 5:30 pm, Tue. Open Meeting 8 pm, Wed. Women’s Meeting 6 pm, Thu. Sober Sailors Open 9 am, Friday Night Grape Vine 6:30 pm. AA Garrison: Monday Night AA (open) 7:30 PM and Wednesday 7:30 PM at Community Alliance Church, 9475 Jefferson St. ALANON - 322 1st Ave NE, Aitkin 6:30 pm Thursday evenings. ALANON Garrison: Wednesday 7:30 PM at Community Alliance Church, 9475 Jefferson St. Aitkin Friends of the Library meet 4th Tue. each month, 1 pm, Aitkin Public Library. Aitkin Women of Today meet 2nd Mon. of month, 6:30 pm, Mille Lacs Energy Coop, info call 218-927-4558. Evening care is available and free. All are welcome! American Legion Aitkin Lee #86 & Unit 86, meets the 2nd Thurs. of each month at 7 p.m. “Ask an Attorney”, Aitkin Co. Sheriff’s conference room, 2nd Tue. of month at noon. Bay Lake Area Lions are currently collecting items for their upcoming June 13 auction. If you have non-rummage items, please call 218-678-9090 to arrange a pick-up or drop-off. Blow-Hards, a lung disease support group, meets the 4th Thu. of each month, Kanabec Hospital in Mora. Contact Carol, 320-225-3646. Care N Share Community Cafe Community Meal, Wednesdays Located in the fellowship hall in the Weslayson Church on Highway #6 in Emily. Please call Sharon - 612 669-3295 Caregiver/Memory Loss Support Group, meets first Wed., 1-2 pm, Aicota Rehab Center, Aitkin & 3rd Tue., 3-4 pm, DAC, McGregor. 218927-1383 Circles of Support meets every Tue., 6-8 pm If you are living paycheck to paycheck and are ready for a change, Circles may be right for you, call Brandi, 800-997-5723. Clear Lake Grange meets second Tue. each month, 6 pm potluck, 7 pm meeting. Meet in member’s homes. Info call Vern 320-6842244 or Roxy 218-927-4558. Community “Clothes Closet” open Tue. 9 to noon; and 1st & 3rd Thu. 5-8 pm, 37560 Ox Lake Landing, Crosslake. Cooks Night Out - 3rd Wed of month, McGregor Comm. Ctr., 5:30 p.m., no restrictions, donations welcome. Cuyuna Rock Gem & Mineral Club, meet 2nd Sat. each month, 2:30 at Cuyuna Range Community Center, lower level. Dance every second Tuesday at Moose in Grand Rapids. Dance at Waukenabo the second and last Wednesday of the month. Deerwood Lakes Lions meet the 2nd Monday of every month, 5:30pm social, 6:00 pm dinner/ meeting, at the Heartwood Senior Living. Call 218-831-5683, if you need more information or would like to join our club. Evergreen P.A.C. ATV Club meetings 1st Thu. each month, 7 pm, Jackson Hole, Lawler, open to public.

FASD Caregiver Support Group - For caregivers of individuals with a diagnosed or suspected Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Meet with other caregivers (adults only please) for support, understanding, and networking. Meetings are 9 am the second Saturday of each month at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 418 8th Ave. NE, Brainerd. For more information, please contact Sheila York at 218-820-5903 or [email protected] Friends of Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge meet 3rd Wed. each month, at 1 pm. at the Visitor Center at 36289 State Hwy. 65, McGregor 218-768-2402 Food Shelf: Community Food Shelf at First Lutheran Church open on 2nd and 4th Thurs, 9:30 AM-5 PM,at 107 2nd St SE Aitkin. Must register by 4:45 PM to be served. Food Shelf: Emergency Food Shelf at St. James Catholic Church, Aitkin. Hours are Tuesday from 12 to 3 pm. To enter the food shelf go to the South side of the building, go to the 4th door and look for signs. Food Shelf: Garrison Area Community Food Shelf open Tue. & Thu. 1-5 pm, at 9541 Madison Street; Garrison. For emergency Food Shelf, call 320-692-5399 and leave a message. Gamblers Anonymous meets each Mon., 7 pm, First Lutheran Church, Aitkin, for info call 218393-0935. Garrison Fire Auxiliary meets 2nd Thu. 7:30 pm, Garrison Fire Hall. Garrison Thrift Store, Thurs.-Fri. 10-4, Sat. 11-4. Heart to Heart Support Group, 4th Tue. of month, 2 pm, Kanabec Hospital, int. of Hwy. 65 & 23, Mora. Hope for the Future Support Group for those dealing with emotional issues, every Thu., 1 pm, 210 2nd St. NW, suite A, Aitkin, 927-3748. Ironton TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meet Tue., 4 weigh-in, 9-9:30 a.m. Meeting 9:3010:30 a.m.. at Immanual Lutheran Church Crosby Men & women invited. Call Mabel Semler 218-546-6523 for meeting location information. Jacobson Seniors meets every Thu., 10-2 pm at Jacobson Comm. Ctr. Potluck at noon. Beverage provided. All are welcome. For more info., 752-1515. Lymphedema Support Group, 3rd Mon. of month, 6:30 pm, Kanabec Hospital, int. of Hwy. 65 & 23, Mora. Marsh and Meadows Hunting Retriever Club, Mon. 5:30 pm in Pequot Lakes, for more info call Brett 651-270-5648 or facebook/Marsh and Meadows Hunting Retriever Club McGrath City Council, first Thu. of the month, 6:30 pm at fire station hall. McGrath Senior Center meets every Mon. 1-4 pm, cards & games, all are welcome. McGregor Community Meal served at the Community Center on Highway 65 on the Third Wednesday of each month serving from 5:30 - 6:00 pm. McGregor TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly)

meets Thu., 4 pm weigh in, 4:30 meeting, Strings Music of the Reformation on Sat., Minnewawa Sportsman’s Club, Goshawk St. Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. at the Crosby-Ironton (Co. Rd. 6). 218-768-2340 for more info. High School and Sun., Nov. 22, 2:30 p.m. MS Support Group, meets the 1st Thu. of the at the First Lutheran Church of Aitkin. This month at 7 pm, 606 NW 5th St, Brainerd, 218concert includes music from classical com824-5228. posers of 1517-1685, modern composers Mystic Masonic Lodge meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays and a look at modern-day reformers Mother of the month at 7 pm except June,July & AuTeresa, Mohandas Gandhi and Martin Lugust meet only 1st Tuesday at 7 pm over the ther King. Tickets at the door, $8; seniors, Eye Care Center in Aitkin. $5 and family, $20, with children under 6, National Alliance on Mental Illness meet Fri., free. 2:30, Community Presbyterian Church, 703 26th - Cascade United Methodist Church Pokegama Ave., room 105, Grand Rapids, Thanksgiving Dinner at noon. Free will ofCall Terrence at 218-327-1347. North Central MN Farm & Antique Assn. meet ferings accepted. Cascade United Meth1st Wed. of month, Blackberry Town Hall. Info: odist Church is located between Crosby Bruce 218-752-6592. and Deerwood on Highway 6 and 210. For Order of Eastern Star,Woodland Chapter 122 in reservations please call 218-534-3507 or Aitkin meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Septememail [email protected] ber through May and 2nd Tuesday in June 27th - Fish House 5K Run/Walk, registration and 4th Tuesday in August at 7:30 PM above $25 7:30am at Aitkin Fairgrounds. For more the Eye Care Center in Aitkin; dark July, Janinfo call 218-927-2316. uary & February. December Operation Minnesota Nice meets 3rd Monday each 2nd - Cuyuna Lakes Chamber Christmas 4 month at 6 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, Hill 7 pm, at the Crosby Memorial Park. Live City. For info call Tina Harcey at 218-697-8144. nativity, horse-drawn sleigh rides, craft www.operationminnesotanice.com. projects for the kids and live entertainment. Praise & Worship Services, 101 S. Maddy St., McGregor, Intercessory prayer Wed 6-7 pm; Warm up tents or bonfires will be available Praise & Worship Services Sat. 2 pm, Sun 10 as you enjoy free soup, cookies and hot ciam. der. Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be on Recovery Worship Service, Cascade United hand, so bring your cameras and have your Methodist Church, Crosby/Deerwood, 1st wish lists ready! Please contact the ChamSat., 5 pm. Everyone is welcome. ber office at 218-546-8131 if you would like RSVP Bone Builders Tue. & Thu from 10-11 am to volunteer or make a donation. First Lutheran Church, Aitkin;11:30 a.m. to 3rd - Central Lakes College’s Cultural Thurs12:30 at Black Rock Terrace. Free of charge. day, E471, Brainerd campus, noon. ForInfo call 218-927-1383. mer superintendent of Brainerd PubSecond Tuesday Card Party, Deerwood Amerilic Schools  Robert Gross  (currently can Legion. Open to public, 1 pm social, card serving  as  interim superintendent)  will playing 1:30-3:30 pm. Cost $3 per person. speak on his administrative experiences Refreshments. For info call Kathy at 218-5465486. overseas. He spent eight years as superinSenior Dance at Deerwood Legion, 1-4 pm, 1st tendent of schools at the Singapore Ameriand 3rd Fri. each month. can School in Singapore (1999-2007), one TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) Every Tues at year (2012-13) in Abu Dhabi as superintenEast Entrance , First Lutheran Church, 101 dent at the American Community School 2nd St SE, Aitkin Weigh in at 4:30pm and and one year (2013-14) in Vienna as sumeeting at 5pm perintendent at the American International White Pine Riders ATV Club meet 2nd Sat. each School.  He also spent five years (2007month (Feb. - Oct.) at McGrath Fire Hall, 10 12) working with the Office of Overseas am, open to public. Schools, US Department of State calling November on International schools in Western and 20th - 22nd - Legacy Chorale of Greater MinEastern Europe nesota (LCGM) Fall Concert Series, “From 12th - Tusenvann Lodge #1-659 Potluck JuSea to Shining Sea,” will run Friday, Novemleborg meeting at I.R.E.C. Bldg. in Isle at ber 20, at the First Lutheran Church in Aitnoon. Bring a dish to share. Live music by kin (7:30 pm); Saturday, November 21, at “Danny & Friends”, the Long Prairie-Grey Eagle HS Auditorium (7:30 pm); and Sunday, November 22, at Tornstrom Auditorium in Brain1st St. & 1st Ave., Crosby • 218-546-6575 happy hours: erd (3:30 pm). 10:30-11:30 am, 21st & 22nd - Great River 3-6 pm, 10-11 pm, Strings and Ripple River Buy 1 get 1 free 7 Days A Week!

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“Skyline” of Aitkin changes| Continued from Pages 1 & 2 tree that they lit each year. They used it for a sales lot until the dealership was sold to Brandl and moved to a new location in east Aitkin

on Hwy. 210/169 in the fall of 2014. Cranes, loaders, and every other conceivable piece of construction equipment keep

downtown Aitkin banging. The new credit union is well under construction, the Family Dollar lot is being cleared and, just a block away, construction

continues on the National Guard Armory being converted into assisted living units. The new apartment building will open in the spring of 2016.

Do you remember when? Where did they go? In doing research on Weisbeck Lumber, a list of businesses that advertised in the 1959 Aitkin High School yearbook was found. Which of these do you remember? q Production Credit Assn. q Stan’s 66 Service q Northwoods Studios of q Blegen’s Minnows q Francin’s q Our Own Hardware of Aitkin Crosby q Tip-Top Cafe q McDonald’s Sports Shop q Lala’s q Sothers of Brainerd q Gravelle’s Plumbing and q Marshall Wells q Aitkin Skelgas q Aitkin Bakery Heating q Cummings Brothers q Northern Service Co. q Butler’s Store q Seavey Funeral Home q Aitkin Motor Co. q Wright’s Turkey Hatchery q Burns Manufacturing q Ben Franklin Store q Haas Memorial Funeral q Isle Co-operative Creamery q National Tea Co. q Riley Auto Supply q Paynter’s TV and Radio q Dr. R. T. Petraborg Home q Aitkin Surplus Store q Forsberg’s Barber Shop q The Aitkin Laundry q Aitkin Dairy q Royal Clothing House q Quale’s Mobil Services q Modern Locker q Security State Bank q Pure Oil Station q Aitkin Iron Works q Santell’s Shoes q First National Bank q Buss Rexall Drug q Palisade Co-op Creamery q Ziske’s q Gambles q Northstar Co-op Society Assn. q Bob’s Standard Station q Palisade Co-op Oil q Lampert Lumber q Jackson’s Grocery, Palq Sugar Bowl q Palisade Co-op Society q Land O Lakes Creameries q Red Owl Store isade q Potter Company q Bertram’s TV q Pioneer Northern Tele- q Howe’s Standard Serq Hanlon Pharmacy vice, Palisade phone q Mille Lacs Region Co-op q Rialto Theatre q A and I Business Service q Zeese’s Shoe Store q Gene’s Barber Shop Power and Light q Mack’s Hamburger Shop q Weisbeck Lumber Co. q Deerwood Lumber Com- q Fred’s Café q Chuck’s Hatchery q Radke Jewelry q Aitkin Shell Service pany q Ella’s Beauty Shop q Aitkin Cleaners q Aitkin Feed Store q Aitkin Drug Store q Smith’s IGA Foodliner q Northtown Motor Co. q Aitkin Independent Age q Aitkin Furniture Store q People’s Standard Service q Coast to Coast Stores q Thomas Cline, Lawyer q Dr. Orazum q Liz’s Beauty Shop q Schmitt Jewelry and Fur- q Pierce Electric Service q Webb Station and Safe q Enberg’s Radio and TV niture q Riley Brothers How many do you remember? A few of these businesses are still in operation! Send your total and any comments or memories to [email protected] or NewsHopper, PO Box 562, Ironton, MN 56455. You can also post your comments, photos or video on Facebook by following the link on NewsHopper.net.

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Frequency of Issue: Weekly No. of Issues Per Year: 52 Subscription Price: $130.00 per year, $2.50 per copy Mailing Address of Office of Publication: P.O. Box 562, Ironton, MN 56455 Mailing Address of Headquarters of General Business Offices of the Publisher: P.O. Box 562, Ironton, MN 56455 Full Name and Complete Mailing Address of the Publisher: Eric J. & Laura A. Heglund, P.O. Box 562, Ironton, MN 56455 Full Name and Complete Mailing Address of the Editor: None Full Name and Complete Mailing Address of Managing Editor: Laura A. Heglund, P.O. Box 562, Ironton, MN 56455 Owner Name(s): Owner(s) Mailing Addresses: Eric J. Heglund P.O. Box 562, Ironton, MN 56455 Laura A. Heglund P.O. Box 562, Ironton, MN 56455 Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, and Other Security Holders Owning or Holding 1 Percent or more of Total Amount of Bonds, Mortgages, or Other Securities: None 12 Month Extent and Nature of Circulation Average Total No. Copies (Net Press Run): 15,229 Controlled Bulk Delivery 4,192 Mail 11,022 Restock & Office Service Delivery 50 Average Gross Distribution 15,214 Unclaimed/Returns 278 Office/File 25 Average Net Circulation 14,936 (Circulation Verification Council, P.O. Box 31523, St. Louis, MO 63131-0523)

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2012 Ford F-150 CrewCab Lariat

2011 Ford F-150 CrewCab 4x4 XLT

$25,499

$24,492

$31,371

$28,999

2011 Ford F-150 SuperCrew 4x4 XLT

$24,745

Mileage: 55,276 • 5.0L V8 • SYNC • 6 Way Power Seat • Power Windows • Power Locks • Fiberglass Topper • 18” Chrome Wheels #55208a

Mileage: 50,385 • ONE OWNER • 5.0L V8 • SYNC • CD • 6 Way Power Seat • Power Windows & Locks • Tow Package • Cruise • Air Conditioning #54796a

Mileage: 37,702 • 5.0L  V8 • Black Leather • ONE OWNER • Rear Sensing • BackUp Camera • SYNC • Heated Seats • Dual Temp • Soft Tonneau • Remote Start #55117a

Mileage: 32,752 • 3.5L 6 Cly • SYNC • CD • 6 Way Power Seat • Power Windows • Power Locks • Tow Package • Running Boards • 18” Chrome Wheels #55164a

Mileage: 67,830 • 3.5L V6 • Rear Sensing • 8-Way Power Seat • Power Windows & Locks • Running Boards • Remote Start • CD Player • NEW TIRES • ONE OWNER #55137a

2010 Ford F-150 Lariat LongBox

2010 F-150 Lariat SuperCrew 6.5’ Box

2011 Ford Ranger 4x4 SuperCab XLT

2013 Ford Explorer AWD XLT

2012 Ford Taurus SEL

$24,499

$15,499

ONLY 26,026 Miles

$27,563 Mileage: 49,437 • 5.4L V8 • Rear Sensing • BackUp Camera • SYNC • Heated/Cooled Seats • Soft Tonneau • Tow Package • 20” Chrome Wheels • Remote Start #55010a

$21,921

$19,999

Mileage: 101,462 • 5.4L V8 • Black Leather • ONE OWNER • Rear Sensing • BackUp Camera • SYNC • Heated/Cooled Seats • 10-Way Power Seat • MoonRoof #55080a

4.0L V6 • 5 Speed Manual Trans • Tow Package • Power Windows • Power Locks • Cruise Control • Air Conditioning • Aluminum Wheels • CD Player #55202a

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Mileage: 71,070 • ONE OWNER • Heated Leather Seats • Dual Panel MoonRoof • 20” Polished Aluminum Wheels • Power LiftGate • Navigation • BackUp Camera #55207a

Mileage: 53,830 • 3.5L V6 • Rear Sensing • SYNC • Heated Seats • 10-Way Power Seat • Power Passenger Seat • Power Windows & Locks • Dual Temp Control #55119a

Houston Ford of Pine River www.HoustonFord.com

Sales: 218-587-4419 • Service: 218-818-8204