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Judge Flanagan sworn in for Pine County BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Pine County’s newest judge was sworn in on Feb. 23. In a courtroom ceremony at the Pine County Courthouse, Judge Patrick W. Flanagan was honored by friends and peers before taking the oath of office. Tenth District Chief Judge Douglas B. Meslow welcomed Flanagan to Pine County. “Pat, you’re right where you should be,” Meslow said. “Pine County is so lucky to be getting you.” Before being named as judge by Governor Mark Dayton on Jan. 10, Flanagan was a solo practitioner at Flanagan Law Office and was part time assistant public defender in the Tenth Judicial District. In his practice, he handled criminal defense, family law and civil matters. Additionally, he was

appointed to the Federal Criminal Justice Act Panel, where he represented indigent clients in Federal Court. Previously, he was the Mower County Attorney, an assistant Mower County Attorney, and in private practice at Heuer & Vandelist, P.A. He earned his B.S. from the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse and his J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law. Flanagan has also been a professor, teaching criminal justice though the University of Phoenix Master’s Program. In his free time he coaches sixth grade football and basketball in the city of Mounds View. Judge Bethany Fountain Lindberg spoke of her experiences working with Flanagan, and said he is the right individual for the job. “I think the judicial selection committee and the governor got it right,” Lindberg SEE JUDGE, PAGE 15

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With his family holding the Bible, Judge Patrick W. Flanagan was sworn in at the Pine County Courthouse on Feb. 23.

City preps for new pipe across Snake River BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

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Pine City is moving forward with plans to bore new water and sewer pipes under the Snake River in 2018. The project involves replacing the current sanitary sewer lift station with a new lift station. A second water main will also cross the Snake River when the project is done. The project has a total cost of approximately $2 million, of which $1.5 million will be federally funded through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The new sanitary sewer lift station will be built at higher elevations to reduce the risk of failure due to high water events. The water main will serve as a system redundancy and offer additional capacity to alleviate water pressure issues the city faces in portions of town when drawing water for firefighting. At the February city council meeting, Pine City Engineer Greg Anderson (of Short Elliott Hendrickson (SEH)) said the city has

sent a draft plan to the Corps. He expected them to issue a permit sometime in February. After a 30-day public comment period the Corps will come back with a list of project changes. He expects that they will be able to go out for bids in March. Anderson said the new lift station will go in between the parking lot at the end of 3rd St. SE and the community garden. Lines from the east, west and down third will come together at the lift station. They will drill under the river to the north side of the bank and connect it with the pipe on the north side. “At the same time, we’re going to drill another pipe, a water main in here, to be another water link between the two halves of the city,” Anderson said. “Right now, the two halves are only connected by the pipe on the bridge. We have a tower and plant on each side, but only one connection between the two. We like redundancies.” Construction will affect parking and access to the fishing pier on SEE PIPE, PAGE 15

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Driver airlifted after crash on Main Street BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

A crash on Pine City’s Main Street on the evening of March 1 quickly became both a lifesaving effort for the driver involved and a community safety crisis due to a power line dipping low over Main Street. According to the Pine City Fire Chief Tom Miller, the single-vehicle crash occurred around 6:30 p.m. Witnesses reported that the vehicle was heading at a high rate of speed northbound on Old Highway 61/ Main Street, when it swerved near Gail Motel. The driver lost control of the vehicle, which struck a power and light pole on the east side of the road, then traveled nearly 100 feet through a fence outside the Gail Motel, rolled over, then slid to a stop upside down in the front yard of a house opposite of Chris’ Food Center. There were no passengers in the vehicle. Two eyewitnesses reported that they helped direct traffic for as much as a half hour after the crash as first responders came to the aid of the driver. The crash knocked out a portion of the power pole, and the line was then dangling dangerously low over Main Street, though not on the ground. Eyewitness saw lights flash twice up and down Main Street. In a statement, East Central Energy explained that the power blinked twice because a fuse on the pole was blown, which caused a feeder breaker to open and alert a device in the Pine City substation. According to ECE, this device tries to clear the fault and avoid an outage, which it did successfully, so few homes and businesses experienced a full outage. ECE already had a crew in Pine City that night, and they were on the scene by about 6:45 p.m. The driver remained conscious and responsive during the extrication process. Some gasoline leaked from the vehicle before firefighters sealed it off, and rescuers had to use care not to create a spark as the male driver was removed from the wreck. “Normally with a motor vehicle accident there’s usually battery acid, transmission fluid or gasoline – or all of them – leaking,” Miller explained. “So we have to use tactics to get the occupants out of the vehicle that don’t have sparks and don’t pose a danger. As far as that scene it really didn’t cause any difficulties outside the ordinary.” The driver was eventually extricated from the vehicle. Firefighters and emergency medical technicians took him to the overflow parking lot outside the Pine City Evangelical Free Church parking lot where a North Memorial air ambulance helicopter landed,

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Pine City Fire Chief Tom Miller (right), firefighters and other first responders secured the scene of the Thursday evening crash, which also involved maintaining public safety due to a downed pole and dangling power line.

picked up the driver, and flew him to intensive care. An ECE crew remained on the scene until 12:44 a.m. to install a permanent new pole. The streetlight on that pole was not replaced that night, but ECE officials said it will be replaced soon. The name of the driver has not been identified. Miller reminded the public to stay a safe distance away from the scene of a crash, and to let first responders do their jobs. “It’s ... natural curiosity they want to come in and look,” Miller said. “Generally speaking, everyone was good, but there were a couple of times when you looked up and there were people literally walking down the sidewalk. We have to maintain safety ... for an accident area with gasoline that we knew was leaking, we had to maintain safety for the power poles in case the power lines would come down. Everyone stay back, give us room to work. Just that little bit of extra interaction takes someone’s time away from helping the person.”

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Rescuers extricated the driver from the flipped vehicle, and he was taken by helicopter to receive medical care.

Most township elections set for March 13 STAFF REPORT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Pine County Auditor-Treasurer Cathy Clemmer reports that all townships county-wide with the exception of Pine City Township, Dell Grove Township and Sturgeon Lake Township will be holding an election on Tuesday, March 13. Pine County has received candidate names from the following townships: • Chengwatana Township – Les Bloom and Frank Ramisch – Town Supervisor, Katy Overtoom – Town Clerk • Munch Township – Scott Dreier – Town Supervi-

sor, Charm Dreier – Town Clerk • Ogema Township – Ronald Meehan – Town Supervisor – 2 year term, Raymond Thieling – Town Supervisor – 3 yr term • Pokegama Township – Tom Rice and Wayne Whited – Town Supervisor Seat C, Tom Brytowski and David Deutschlander – Town Supervisor Seat D • Royalton Township – Marshall Pearson – Town Supervisor, Duane P. Swanson – Town Clerk • Windemere Township – John Wesely and Phillip White – Town Supervisor, Michelle Anderson – Town Clerk. Town question whether to appoint a Town Administrator.

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Heritage Players serve up ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ this April BY AMY DOEUN NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

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Fun with friends is always a winning bet The Pine City Pioneer and a crew of Pine City folks share a laugh in front of Hogs and Heifers in Downtown Las Vegas.

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Blue waves, white sand and the Pioneer Next door neighbors and best friends Larry Freeman, Esther Freeman, Julie Samuelson and Brad Samuelson hit the beach with their Pine City Pioneer at Paradise Village Resort in Nueva Vallarta, Mexico.

Laura Michels is no stranger to community theater. She worked with North Branch High School’s Theater department before moving to Pine City. Currently she is on the board of directors for the Pine City Heritage Players, Pine City’s performance arts nonprofit. She typically is involved with three to five plays each year and is currently working as the director for the spring production of Joseph Kesselring’s “Arsenic and Old Lace.” “The board of directors for Heritage Players thought it would be a very good show because it is very well known and very funny,” Michels said. “There is a lot of situational humor. A lot of funny things happen through miscommunication.” “Arsenic” was fi rst produced in 1939 and was later made into a feature fi lm starring Cary Grant and directed by Frank Capra. The theater version is very similar to the movie, Michels said. The play is the story of the Brewster family— two elderly aunts and three nephews, and the wacky cast of characters who step in and out of their lives ... some, out of life entirely. One of the Brewster nephews, Mortimer, has a steady job as drama critic for a newspaper and has just become engaged to the girl next door. But on a visit to his two sweet, spinster aunts, he discovers that the two ladies have been poisoning a series of lonely old men, and feel that they are doing them all a favor. And knowing that his two brothers are on the far side of sanity, he has to wonder for himself if madness runs in the Brewster family. The story may sound as gruesome as it is ridiculous, but that is the art of a black comedy. Michels described it this way: “In my opinion, a black comedy is funny but uses humor in a dark situation – humor around murder, death or darker topics.” These types of comedies were common in the 1930s and 1940s when the Great Depression and a World War were raging. Michels said, “It is a coping mechanism; you just have to find the humor in it. I could say that about today too. Even though it is set in the 1940s there is a lot of relatable things going on and it is good to fi nd the humor.” Michels said she can’t wait to see this version of the play on stage. “I get really excited,” she said. “I love the way this play is structured. I really, really love the cast that is in this show; they fit specific roles perfectly.” “Arsenic and Old Lace” will run April 12-15.

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MARCH 8 Rep. Nolan mobile offices Members of U.S. Congressman Rick Nolan’s (MN-8) staff will be available to meet with constituents during “Congress Comes to You” meetings on Thursday, March 8 at Rock Creek City Hall, 9-10 a.m., followed by the Braham Senior Dining Site from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The focus will be on senior issues. For additional dates/locations visit http://nolan.house. gov/congress-comes-to-youschedule.

‘The Life We Bury’ author visit Pine City area residents are invited to take part in Pine City Reads. Allen Eskens, author of the Pine City Reads book, “The Life We Bury,” will visit on Thursday, March 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pine City Public Library. The book is available for purchase at the library, Chamber of Commerce, Pine City High School or the Community Ed office. Call Community Ed. at 320629-4030 with any questions.

Magniﬁcent Red Hatters On Thursday, March 8, The Magnificent Red Hatters will enjoy lunch at 11:30 a.m. at the Grant House, Rush City. RSVP to Darlene C. at 320-629-4684.

holiday specials at various Siren establishments and the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade at 2 p.m. on Main Street. The 5K Shamwalk/Run race starts at 10 a.m. at the school. Runners can register at BCAAPC.org or by calling 612-790-9677. In addition, there will be a student art show and a visit from the St. Paul Winter Carnival Royalty. For a complete schedule of events go to www.visitsiren.com, or call 1-800-788-3164.

Stories and crafts at Mille Lacs Kids of all ages are invited to the Mille Lacs Indian Museum on Saturday, March 10 for stories and snacks from noon to 1 p.m., followed by learning how to make a corn husk doll (ages 8 and up) from 1 to 3 p.m. For cost or more information, call 320532-3632.

Create with ‘Library Legos’ Kids in grades 1-4 are invited to get creative with Library Legos at Rush City Public Library at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 10. Legos will be supplied by the library, so leave personal Legos at home. For more information, call the library at 320358-3948 (ask for the Rush City branch), drop by the library at 240 W. 4th St. or visit www. ecrlib.org.

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PCftA gallery opening The next gallery exhibit at Pine Center for the Arts, downtown Pine City, is set to open on Friday, March 9, and will celebrate the creations of young artists in the Pine City region. A free opening reception with refreshments will take place from 4-7 p.m. For more information contact PCftA by email at info@pinecenter.org or leave a message at 320-629-4924.

MARCH 10 ‘Burst into Spring’ On Saturday, March 10 the Isanti County Master Gardeners will host their 15th annual “Burst into Spring” Horticultural Day from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Armed Forces Reserve and Community Center (505 Spirit River Dr.) in Cambridge. U of M Extension educator Julie Weisenhorn will provide guidance to gardening in an unpredictable climate, along with tips to make landscaping more fun and fool-proof. There will be optional sessions on beekeeping, fruit trees, native planting and much more. For more information or registration contact Carla Trupe at trupe003@umn.edu or call 763-689-1810.

Siren celebrates St. Pat’s On Saturday, March 10, celebrate the luck o’ the Irish at Siren’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities sponsored by the Siren Chamber of Commerce. There will be button sales for prizes,

nection will meet on Monday, March 12, 7 p.m., in Tobies’ Big Kettle Room in Hinckley for an evening themed “Tender Loving Care.” Cheryl Burns will present the feature, “Warming Hearts and Hands of Pine County Children.” Music will be provided by soloist Pat Almos. Guest speaker will be Milly Kelly with “Healing a Broken Heart.” Reservations may be made by calling 320-384-6413 or 320-245-2783; walk-ins are also welcome.

Appliqué beading workshop Learn techniques of appliqué beading and make an appliqué beaded coin purse to take home in a two-day workshop at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post on March 10 and 11. The classes take place Saturday from 11 to 3 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Discounted hotel rooms at Grand Casino Mille Lacs are available on Saturday night for workshop participants. Reservations are required; call 320532-3632 or visit millelacs@ mnhs.org.

MARCH 13 Winter Wildlifers From 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 13, families are offered a chance to discover wildlife through stories, songs, hands-on activities, games, crafts and snacks. Winter Wildlifers is a free, no-registration, no-obligation program for ages 2-8 that encourages families to get out and enjoy nature at Crex Meadows, 102 Crex Ave., Grantsburg, Wisconsin. For information email lauren.finch@wisconsin.gov or call 715-463-2739.

MARCH 14 Adult open hockey On Wednesday, March 7 there is adult open hockey from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Pine City Civic Center. Call 320-629-6995 for cost or more information, or visit www.pinecityciviccenter. weebly.com.

MARCH 15 Adult Day Break Adult Day Break, a free service to give caregivers a break, takes place the first and third Thursdays of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pine City. Games, crafts, bingo and a light lunch will be provided by volunteers next Thursday, March 15. For more information or to sign up a care receiver, call Colleen Gallus at 320-629-7145.

PFLAG ﬁlm screening Instead of its regular monthly meeting, East Central MN PFLAG is offering a free movie to the community on Sunday, March 11, 2 p.m., at the Braham Event Center. The film, “OutNorth,” is a documentary which explores the history of Minnesota’s LGBTQ community, including the strides the state has made since the gay liberation movement of the 1970s. The film will be followed by an open discussion. Call 320-3963128; 320-272-0069; or 763-5520084 with any questions, or visit ecmnpflag.org.

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MARCH 16 Creative Canvas at PCftA Create “String Art on Pallet Canvas” at Pine Center for the Arts, 265 5th St. SE, Pine City, on Friday, March 16, 7:30-9:30 p.m., with local artist Peg Skalicky. Attendees will enjoy wine, appetizers and a friendly atmosphere for a relaxing night out with friends. Participants are asked to bring a small hammer. Call 320-629-4924 or visit www. pinecenter.org for cost, information or to register.

MARCH 17 Auxiliary St. Pat’s Day bingo Play American Legion Auxiliary St. Patrick’s Day cash bingo on Saturday, March 17, 2 p.m., at the American Legion in Pine City. There will be cash door prizes and a ham raffle. Proceeds will be used for veterans projects. For more information call Janet at 320-358-0822.

Thunderin’ Toms Banquet The Pine County Thunderin’ Toms Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, (NWTF), annual banquet will be held on Saturday, March 17 at the Pine City Armory. “Gobbling” hour begins at 4 p.m. There will be over 25 guns and other prizes. Dinner is at 6 p.m. For reservations or more information contact Brad Klepsa at 651-246-5201; hamilton55056@ gmail.com; or visit www.nwtf. org, click events, MN, and Pine County Thunderin’ Toms.

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Pine Technical and Community College (PTCC) will host its annual career fair from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 15. Employers and job seekers are welcome to attend free of charge. For more information visit www.pine.edu/careerfair.

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A 55+ driver improvement course (four-hour refresher) will take place on Thursday, March 15 from 1-5 p.m. or 5:309:30 p.m. at Hinckley High School, 201 Main St., Hinckley. Preregistration is required. For information or to register call 888-234-1294 or visit www.mnsafetycenter.org.

A pancake brunch and maple syrup program will take place on Saturday, March 17 at the Audubon Center in Sandstone. Beginning at 10 a.m., come for brunch then head out to learn and assist in the various phases of maple syrup production, from identifying and tapping trees, to collecting sap, and boiling it down into syrup. Reservations are required; call 888-404-7743 or visit audubon-center.org for cost or more information.

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ter wildlife on the 1.25 mile trail at the Crex Meadows Visitor Center in Grantsburg, Wisconsin on Thursday, March 15 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. All ages welcome. Snowshoes provided on a first come, first serve basis. For information contact Lauren at lauren.finch@wisconsin.gov or 715-463-2739.

Kids in kindergarten through third grade are invited to Leprechaun Games, a Super Saturday event on March 17 at the Rush City Public Library. Join library staff and volunteers from 10:30-11:45 a.m. for games, stories, snacks and crafts. The library is located at 240 W. 4th St. in downtown Rush City. Call 320-358-3948 with questions.

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THURSDAY 3/8 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. WINDOW-Domestic abuse support group: 6 p.m., Journey North Church, Pine City NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City Pine City VFW Auxiliary: Pine City, VFW Post #4258 6:30 p.m. SUNDAY 3/11 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. Pine City Civic Center Board: Pine City ALC building, 8 p.m. MONDAY 3/12 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. Pine City School Board: District office at PCHS, 6:30 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church TUESDAY 3/13 American Legion & Auxiliary: Pine City American Legion, 7 p.m. Pine County Republicans: 7:30 p.m., Tobies, Hinckley WEDNESDAY 3/14 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Al-Anon: 725 2nd Ave. SW, Pine City, 12 p.m., 612-387-6094, David Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine City VFW Hall AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center

SENIOR DINING March 12 - 16 Monday: Mushroom/onion pork chop, baked potato with sour cream, squash, wheat dinner roll, chocolate mousse Tuesday: Shepard’s pie, crunchy romaine salad, wheat bread, sliced pears Wednesday: Liver & onions or hamburger patty with gravy, whipped potatoes with gravy, mixed vegetables, wheat bread, lemon sponge cake Thursday: Chicken and dressing casserole, seasoned corn, cucumber/tomato salad, cowboy cookie Friday: Special of the Day Cost is $4.00 for people over 60 and $7.50 for under 60. No preregistration needed, except for special events. Call the Pine City Senior Center at 320-629-3024 between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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The sound of a harp To the Editor: When you awake in the morning you cannot predict the rest of the day. Recently my day followed its usual pattern. In the afternoon I stopped at my usual visit at Pine Center for the Arts. After my usual greetings to the usual people I spotted a harp setting on the table in the center of the room. I enjoy many types of music but the harp has to be near the top. One of the ladies demonstrated the sound and asked if I would like to try. I had a chance to pluck on the strings. That was enough. The two red-headed, blue-eyed ladies played the harp. It sounded great. It all showed that how routine our usual day, an unexpected adventure was just around the corner. St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and that Celtic Harp was just a proper reminder. Dale Kuzel Pine City

Memo release smells of hypocrisy To the Editor: Russian twitter bots increased the push of the #Release the Memo move by an estimated 233,000 percent and the GOP listened and voted to release the memo despite worries that it not only misleads by leaving out pertinent facts, but it also compromises methods used to gather information and obtain warrants. Also, despite passing overwhelmingly in mid-2017, Trump’s State Department decided not to implement sanctions against Russia for election meddling. What are the motivations to give Russia a pass, despite the fact that they are buzzing our aircraft and naval ships? Why isn’t there even a slap on the wrist for criminal behaviors? We know they don’t have our best interests at heart. Smells like the entire GOP is colluding. Bad. Cozying up to enemies doesn’t matter, possible criminal behavior no longer matters to the “tough on crime crowd,” the “character matters” crowd no longer cares about reprehensible behavior. They sacrifice integrity for wealthy “donor” class tax cuts, for cuts to clean air and water regulations (despite climate change and incidents like the Flint, Michigan water crisis), for a Supreme Court justice that wants the government to interfere with women’s medical decisions, and for future cuts to Medicare, Social Security, and Medicaid (which pays for Grandma’s nursing home stay.) The excuse they will use for these cuts is the ballooning deficit due to tax cuts. Who benefits from the hypocrisy and sycophantic fawning over the president? Our adversaries benefit: China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. Who suffers? We all do and the rule of law suffers. Sad. Sanda Oslin Sandstone

Shooters set on soft targets To the Editor: Subject: The school shootings. First, the media needs to report it and then drop it. They make these crazies famous and set off the next one to do more and kill more and be #1. We also seem to advertise our “soft targets” – schools and other places have signs – “No weapons allowed.” The bad guys don’t care about those signs. An example I see at least once per month when I go to the Veterans Hospital in St. Cloud – “No weapons.” We used to carry weapons; it’s one of the reasons there is a V.A. It’s also one of the reasons we are a free country. A shooter could kill many quickly at the V.A. Many of us are Korea, WWII and Vietnam vets and are old and slow in wheelchairs and with walkers – a very soft target. Don Osgood Pine City

‘Take that yet, and make it a never’ On the afternoon of the last day of February, something happened at Pine City High School that rocked me pretty hard, that is going to stick with me for years to come. I went over to the Pine City High School AuEditor’s ditorium. Students were goSoapbox ing to perform a one-act play Mike for teachers and staff before Gainor performing it again for other students the following week. The play is by a writer named Don Zolidis, and it is called “First Person Shooter.” It’s powerful. It’s also hard to watch. It tells the story of a student, Charlie, through the eyes of his best friend. It starts in grade school, where peers start bullying Charlie, pelting him at recess (“Every day was target practice.”), and even his friend feels compelled to join in (“If it wasn’t him, they’d be going after me.”). The bullying continues into high school (the cruel classmates are compared to hyenas) and as they near graduation Charlie starts talking about revenge. He shows

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his friend a gun, and says he plans to use it. “It’s always going to be like this,” Charlie says. His friend tells him to knock it off, and tries to tell himself nothing will happen. Then Charlie shows up with the gun, at school, in a mask. And afterward, everyone is broken, everyone asking why and what they could have done. Like I said, it’s hard to watch. As an adult, you remember the high school bullies, the ones who made cruelty a game. And you remember the kids on the outside, the ones who were a little weird and seemed a little angry. Of course, the students performing don’t have to remember. They’re living it. And then, after the Feb. 14 shootings in Parkland, Florida, this play these Pine City students had been rehearsing already for weeks became a lot more real. In the wake of that shooting there were school closings in Cambridge, and reported threats and closings across the state. Here in Pine City, school officials and law enforcement had to respond to a report of a threat. So what was happening on Feb. 28 was the start of another kind of response. As Principal Troy Anderson said before the performance, it was a reminder of “the power of our words.” It’s what happened after the performance, though, that made

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this day unforgettable. The 14 students in the cast and crew sat down on the edge of the stage, and they had a conversation with their teachers about what the play meant, how they felt that performing it in school could make a difference, and what this all meant to them. These 14 young people, I tell you. I can’t really describe the poise and thoughtfulness with which they delivered their answers. What they told us is that every night before a rehearsal or performance, the cast and crew would get together in a circle and talk about what they were learning from the play, and learning about themselves and their experience together. And this made them passionate about saying something, doing something to try to make things better. “The more I learned about how it was impacting them, the more it impacted me,” one student said. The teachers asked them questions about what effect they thought the show would have on their fellow students. Here are a few of the things they said: “I think it’s going to show our students that every little thing matters – actions and words.” “Every single character in the SEE NEVER, PAGE 5

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Governor Mark Dayton, Senator Tony Lourey (DFL-Kerrick), and leaders from rural Minnesota today urged state lawmakers to create a “MinnesotaCare Buy-In” option this session. The proposal would allow all Minnesotans the choice to purchase their health insurance through MinnesotaCare – a state program that for 26 years has provided some eligible working Minnesota families a more affordable choice to purchase their health care. By giving every Minnesotan this choice, MinnesotaCare Buy-In would expand health care choices for Minnesotans everywhere in the state, increase competition in the individual health insurance market, and save Minnesotans money. The need for MinnesotaCare Buy-In was underscored by recently re-

‘It would ensure that people who buy their own insurance – farmers, small business owners, entrepreneurs – have at least one option for affordable ... coverage.’ Senator Tony Lourey

leased data showing that Minnesota’s uninsured rate increased by 46 percent last year alone, due in part to rising insurance costs, leaving approximately 349,000 Minnesotans without coverage in 2017.

“MinnesotaCare Buy-In would bring needed stability to the individual insurance market. It would ensure that people who buy their own insurance – farmers, small business owners, entrepreneurs – have at least one option for affordable ... coverage,” said Sen. Lourey. “MinnesotaCare Buy-In received bipartisan support in the Minnesota Senate last year. I look forward to working with my colleagues to build on that progress this session.” MinnesotaCare Buy-In would reduce costs and improve access for an estimated 100,000 more Minnesotans who purchase their own health insurance on the individual market. Unlike traditional MinnesotaCare enrollees who receive subsidized coverage, individuals who choose MinnesotaCare Buy-In would pay their own way – meaning the cost of their premiums would pay for their

NEVER: Students reaching out to staff and peers to battle bullying, school violence in Pine City High School

coverage. “Last year, my Administration heard from Minnesotans at town hall meeting across the state who want the choice to purchase health insurance through MinnesotaCare, which has been a source of affordable, quality coverage for Minnesotans for 26 years,” said Governor Dayton. “I urge the Legislature to pass the MinnesotaCare Buy-In this year, to guarantee that all Minnesotans will have another good option for high-quality, more affordable health care, wherever they live.” Tony Lourey is a four-term state senator who represents Pine, Carlton and Kanabec counties. He is a member of the Finance and Human Services Reform Finance and Policy committees, and the ranking member of the Health and Human Services Finance and Policy committee.

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play had an effect on Charlie.” “Little, positive actions can change things.” “Understanding is mostly the key part.” “I’m scared, but I want to do something.” “This should be a place where we can learn and be safe.” The teachers and staff talked about how to have a school-wide dialogue about bullying and school violence in the wake of the upcoming performance. The cast and crew of the play encouraged them to break it down into smaller groups, and said they would be willing to go to classrooms and talk with students. “Anything that will make our school environment better, we are absolutely willing to help,” one student said. “Our job would be to continue a conversation.”

One student spoke about dealing with suicidal thoughts. He said that if other students wanted to talk to him, he was more than willing. I lost track of the time, but we must have been talking in that auditorium for a good half-hour after the performance. The students were more than happy to be there – they were proud to be part of something. Nervous, sometimes, but they believed in everything they were saying, and their conviction made them eloquent. “You hear about [school violence] in the media ... but nobody really talks about it,” one student said. “When you talk about it, it can change people.” That’s true, it seems to me. We adults do a lot of hand-wringing about what ought to be done to keep our kids safe, but don’t often include them in the conversation, and encourage them to keep each other safe.

The 14 students on stage said this experience has changed them, and looking at these brave young people, these future leaders, I believed them. The teachers and staff seemed resolved and quietly enthusiastic. One teacher asked what else they could do for students. “Just be there,” one student said. She said having a trusted teacher or other adult makes a difference. Another student talked about how people say that school violence has happened elsewhere, but so far in Pine City it hasn’t happened yet. “We want to take that ‘yet’ and make it a ‘never,’” he said. That’s what we all want. And it has to start somewhere. And if it’s better to light one candle than curse the darkness, well, I saw 14 lights burning awfully bright on that Pine City stage that day. It made me proud, and it gives me hope.

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PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Feb. 26 - March 4 Theft, burglary, vandalism Feb. 26, 1:09 p.m., report of fraud, Tigua Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Feb. 27, 11:37 a.m., report of burglary, Edgewater Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Feb. 27, 5:05 p.m., report of fraud, 13th St., Pine City south. Feb. 28, 9:13 a.m., report of theft, Northridge Dr., Pine City north. March 1, 3:24 p.m., report of property damage, Pokegama Lake Rd./Brunswick Rd., Pine City Twp. west. March 2, 3:17 p.m., report of theft, Edgewater Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. March 2, 4:52 p.m., report of vehicle theft/attempt, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. March 3, 11:03 a.m., report of security alarm, Main St., Pine City south. March 4, 4:29 p.m., report of burglary, Maple Shores Dr., Royalton Twp.

Miscellaneous

Feb. 27, 4:10 p.m., report of assault, 6th Ave., Pine City south. Feb. 28, 12:11 a.m., report of order violation, Johnson Ave., Pine City south. March 1, 6:54 a.m., report of disturbance, Muffies Ln., Pokegama Twp. west. March 1, 5:31 p.m., report of trespass, Main St., Pine City south. March 2, 2:07 p.m., report of disturbance, Forest Blvd., Rock Creek west. March 3, 12:39 p.m., report of harassment, 3rd Ave., Pine City south. March 3, 1:52 p.m., report of suspicious activity, Johnson Ave., Pine City south. March 3, 6:54 p.m., report of drunk, Airwaves Rd./Ridgeway Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. March 3, 9:34 p.m., report of unwanted person, Meadow Creek Ln., Pokegama Twp. east. March 4, 3:15 p.m., report of garbage call, Royal River Rd., Royalton Twp.

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March 1, 6:34 p.m., report of personal injury, Main St./Clark Ave., Pine City south. March 4, 1:33 p.m., report of vehicle ﬁre, 2nd Ave., Henriette.

Jail roster

Feb. 26, Garrett Allan Defoe, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, drugs5th degreeposs/procure/control su...; remand-bail, drugs- paraphernaliapossess, 5th degreepossess schedu... Feb. 26, Shawn Samuel St John, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, fugitive from justice from other...; hold for other agency, theft- $500 or less- M...; drugsparaphernalia- possess, 1st degreeposs... paraphernaliapossess. Released March 2. Feb. 26, Shawnee Dawn Aleman, warrant, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degreepossess sche...; hold for other agency, traffic- insurance- no proof; under sentence, drugs- 5th degreeposs/procure/control... Released March 1. Feb. 26, Chalsea Renee Diver, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, forgery- offer or pass counterfeit. Released Feb. 27. Feb. 26, Tami Haeg, awaiting trial/court, remand-RPR, probable cause, trafficDUI- 4th degree .08 or more in... 3rd degree- refusal to submit... Released Feb. 27. Feb. 26, Mardell Marie Thomas, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, disturbdisorderly conduct. Released Feb. 27. Feb. 26, Shane William Defoe, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- possession of drug paraph... Released Feb. 26. Feb. 27, Cory Wayne Franik, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degreepossess sche...; traffic- driving after revocation. Released Feb. 27. Feb. 27, Robert James Aleckson, hold for other agency- drugs- 5th degreeposs/ procure/control su...; under sentence,

drugs- 5th degreepossess schedu... Feb. 27, Joshua Ashton Davis, under sentence, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree- refusal to submit to... Feb. 27, Brett Duane Leger, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedu...; remand-hold, possess ammo/any firearm- convicti... Feb. 27, Eric Lamar Stookey, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, criminal sexual conduct- registration of predatory off... Released March 1. Feb. 27, Gary Ronald Roberts, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, disturbdisorderly conduct; trespassing- business. Released Feb. 28. Feb. 27, Ian Carter Sexton, hold for other agency, govt- harboring a fugitive/aiding... Released Feb. 28. Feb. 27, Amber Lynnette Shellito, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs5th degreeposs... Released Feb. 28. Feb. 28, Stella Lucille Morrison, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule...; traffic- insurance- no proof, driving after revocation. Released Feb. 28. Feb. 28, Matthew Lloyd Boykin, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, govt- violate OFP- fe...; domestic abuse- violate order for pr...; assault- domestic assaultfe... Feb. 28, Blair Robert Peterson, under sentence, assault- domestic assault-GM. Feb. 28, Chad Menford Brehmer, awaiting trial/court, remand-RPR, probable cause, traffic- motor vehicle registration... fial to provide vehicle... driving after cancellation. Released March 2. Feb. 28, Roland Lee Dorau, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-RPR, assault- domestic assault- misd., 5th degree- commits- attempts or th... Released March 2. Feb. 28, Gary Ronald Roberts, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-RPR, govt- obstruct legal process- no fo... Released March 2. Feb. 28, Sheldon John Barrick, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, disorderly conduct. Released March 1. Feb. 28, Blair Thomas Brown, probation/ parole violation, remand-RPR, trafficDUI- 3rd degree- alcohol conc over... Released March 1. Feb. 28, Patrick Henry Nelson, warrant, Pine County writ, drugs- 5th degreepossess sche... Released March 1. March 1, Sharon Anne Dean, book and release, summons, fraud- financial trans card fraud... Released March 1. March 1, Shanise Rae St John, warrant, under sentence, theft- alter/possess/ sell/buy- prop...; Pine County warrant, thefttake/use/transfer movable... Released March 2. March 1, Eric Lee Rindels, hold for other agency, contempt of court- fail to pay ord... Released March 2. March 1, Tiffany Marie Jones, warrant, hold for other agency, theft- identity theft- 2 or 3 direct...; remand-bail, trespassing- business, burglary- 4th degree- non res- forced- unknown, 3rd degree- enter bldg- intent steal; drugs- 5th degreepossess schedu... poss/procure/ control su...; financial transaction card fraud- use frau...; traffic- display/poss fictitious/fra... driver’s licenses- alter driver’s license or MN ide... March 2, Clay Leroy Anderson, under sentence, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedu... March 2, Norman Conner, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, fugitive from justice from other st...; hold for other agency, assault- 1st degree- great bodily harm- family. March 2, Logan Thomas Deming, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- aggravated controlled subst... 5th degreeposs/procure/control su...; thefttake/use/transfer movable pro...; govt- obstruct legal process- interfe...; robbery- other... March 2, Kenneth Alan Erickson, Pine County warrant, criminal damage prop-

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BIRTHS erty- 4th degree. March 2, Dean Douglas Inman, warrant, hold for other agency, burglary- 2nd degree- res- no force- unknown; failure to appear- chgd/convicted of...; drugs- 5th degreepossess schedu... March 2, Tanya Marie Lanerd, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, thefttake/use/transfer movable pro...; probation violation-fe... March 2, Matthew James Laroque, Pine County warrant, driver’s license- driving without a ...; traffic- duty to drive with due care, driving after revocation. March 2, Donovan David Mesker, hold for other agency, probation violationfe... March 2, Horace Darin Otis, under sentence, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree- alcohol conc over... March 2, John Benjamin Shabaiash, awaiting trial/court, remand- hold, traffic- driver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety; check forgery- make or alter a check; remand-bail, govt- smuggle- contraband into prison; drugs- 5th degreeposs/ procure/control su... March 2, Jhirmon Don’ta Simmons, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, disturbdisorderly conduct. March 2, Emma Marie Bosin, hold for other agency... Released March 3. March 2, Michael Ray Jensen, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- insurance- no proof, driving after revocation. Released March 3. March 3, Victor Lee Bowen, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, domestic abuse- violate order for... March 3, Lamar Allen Ferguson, Pine County warrant, possess ammo/any ﬁrearm- convicti... March 3, Vanessa Kristin Korhonen, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedu...; govt- obstruct legal process- interfe... March 3, Matthew Joseph Thompson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, govt- evading MV tax- GM; use/possess police radios during co...; MV reg- illegal use of license plate. March 3, Cory Alan Trampe, Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1... March 3, Mark Anthony Campbell, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- driving after cancellation. Released March 3. March 3, Brandi Grace Jeski, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DUI of alcohol, 4th degree .08 or more in... Released March 3. March 3, Levi James Roseland, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- allow operation uninsured ve... driving after revocation. Released March 3. March 3, Candice Jean Skinaway, awaiting trial/court, Pine County warrant, trespassing- building or dwelling...; probable cause, govt- obstruct legal process- force; disturbdisorderly conduct. Released March 3. March 4, Cody H Ryan Gardner, Pine County warrant, contempt of court- fail to pay order. March 4, Zachery Ala... Mattson-Hickerson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree driving wh... alcohol conc over ... open bottlepossess; drugs- possess over 1.4 grams marijuana. March 4, Gary Michael Stillwell, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, burglary3rd degree- non res- no force- night... poss of burglary tools. March 4, Sarah Beth Ziwicki, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degreeposs...; endangerment of a child- person or...; traffic- driving after revocation. March 4, Kyle Scott Milczark, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, disturbdisorderly conduct. Released March 4.

There have been 386 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2018.

Nielsen Paisley Mae Nielsen was born on Feb. 16, 2018, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed seven pounds, 14 ounces and was 20-1/2 inches long. Her parents are Kyle Nielsen and Amanda Glaser of Pine City. Paisley is welcomed by grandparents Joe and Shavone Glaser, Jeff and Cindy Nielsen, all of North Branch.

Kempert Cora Pamela Ann Kempert was born on Feb. 18, 2018, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed seven pounds, seven ounces and was 19-3/4 inches long. Her parents are Carlyn Hill and Jason Kempert of Hinckley. Cora is welcomed home by big brothers Izaiah, 10, and Izaac, 7. Her grandparents are Carla Willhite of Sandstone, Ken and Sandra Kempert of Hinckley.

Fore Ada Payton Fore was born on Feb. 20, 2018, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed six pounds, four ounces and was 18-3/4 inches long. Her parents are Slade Fore and Adrianna Nettestad of Mora. Ada is welcomed by grandparents Rahya Iliff, Chad Fore and Kim Campeau.

Peterson Kylie Rae Louise Peterson was born on Feb. 21, 2018, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed seven pounds, 14 ounces and was 20-1/2 inches long. Her parents are Chantel Lorene Lodrigue and Zachary Taylor Peterson. Kylie is welcomed by grandparents Jade Wittwer of Pine City, Lauri Dercy of Minneapolis, Brian and Kathy Peterson of Ogilvie.

Nelson Addison Kathleen Nelson was born on Feb. 21, 2018, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed six pounds, 12 ounces and was 18 inches long. Her mother is Melissa Schultz of Mora. Addison is welcomed home by big sister Adrianna Nelson, 4. Her grandparents are Amy Schultz, Keri and Mike Diederich, all of Mora.

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Alex Sutton of Braham has been named to the dean’s list at Michigan Technological University for the 2017 fall semester.

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire celebrated the achievements of 635 graduates during commencement proceedings held on Dec. 16, 2017. Included among the graduates was College of Arts and Sciences student Caitlin Richmond of Braham who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology.

Madalyn Gurney of Pine City, having earned a 3.0-3.49 grade point average, was named to the honors list at Vermilion Community College for fall semester 2017.

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OBITUARIES

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James ‘Jim’ F. Pangerl James Pangerl o Pine City passed of a away Sunday, March 4 2018, at Unity Hos4, p pital in Fridley at the a of 88. age James “Jim” Frede erick Pangerl was b born July, 19, 1929, t to Alexander and M Mary (Youngbauer) P Pangerl in Royalt ton Township, Pine C County. He was received into the Christian faith by baptism and confirmation at Immaculate Conception Church in Pine City. Jim served his country during the Korean War and received a purple heart for his valor. He was united in marriage to Marcella Runa at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Beroun on May 5, 1956. Jim’s early work career was centered around masonry construction and farming. Until his retirement in 1991, Jim was custodian for St. Mary’s Catholic School and the Immaculate Conception Church of Pine City, a period of 16 years. In 1980, Jim married Carol Westerman; they spent 38 wonderful years together. Jim is survived by his wife Carol Pangerl of Pine City; daughter Jodell Pangerl of Pine City; son Michael (Susan) Pangerl of Brooklyn Park; daughterin-law Sandra Pangerl of Pine City; grandchildren Kadi Pangerl of Brooklyn Park, Sara (Justin) Tveit of Blaine, Laura (Tim) Dennis of Brooklyn Park and Stefanie Pangerl of St. Paul; great-grandson Alex Dennis; brother Maynard Pangerl of Pine City; Jim’s extended family; Debora (Kevin) Ryan of Prior Lake, Bryan (Judy) Westerman of Bemidji, Kevin (Jan) Westerman of Onalaska, Wisconsin, Michael Westerman of Stacy; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; many relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Alex and Mary Pangerl; first wife Marcella Pangerl; son Thom-

as Pangerl; sister Virgean (Ernie) Skalicky. Monsignor Aleksander Suchan will celebrate a Mass of Christian burial for Jim at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 9 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pine City. A time of visitation and reviewal is planned for Thursday, March 8 from 5-7 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at the Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City and also one hour prior to the Mass at the church. The interment will take place in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Pine City. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to: St. Mary’s Preschool or DAV (Disabled American Veterans). Funeral arrangements for Jim are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel; FuneralAndCremationService.com.

Michael D. Stauty Michael Dale Staut died unexpectedty l at Abbott Northly w western Hospital on T Thursday, March 1, 2 2018, with his wife a daughters by his and s side. He was 61 years o old. Mike was born on D Dec. 1, 1956, to Bert a and Elsie (Melhorn) S Stauty at St. Luke’s H Hospital in Duluth. H was the fifth in He line of six siblings. His family lived in the Duluth area for most of his childhood and teen years. He graduated from Hermantown High School in 1975 and Duluth Area Vocational Technical Institute in 1977 with a degree in carpentry. On Aug. 12, 1978, Mike married Lori Rantala of Proctor. They moved to Pine City where they raised their two daughters. Mike began his carpentry career working for local

contractors. He then worked as a carpenter for the MN DNR at St. Croix State Park. He ended his career working as a carpenter for the MN Department of Corrections in Moose Lake. Mike had many hobbies. He enjoyed the outdoors through hunting, fishing, bird watching and traveling. His creativity came out in constructing bows and tying flies. He had a love for music, especially the blues. He expressed it through playing guitar and harmonica, as well as performing on stage with local bands. For the last few years of his life, he took great interest in his family history and genealogy. Mike was a family man and he was very proud of his wife, children and grandchildren. His family could rely on him for anything. He was always willing to help and could fix just about anything. He will be greatly missed. Mike was preceded in death by his father Bert Stauty. Mike is survived by his wife Lori; daughters Lindsey (Tim) Welch of Pine City and Amy (Jake) Meier of Pine City; mother Elsie Stauty of Duluth; grandchildren Andy and Danielle Welch; siblings Dan (Judy) Stauty of Cold Spring, Larry (Cheryl) Stauty of Cotton, Dave (Sharon) Stauty of Proctor, Bonnie Fontaine of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and Brian (Wendy) Stauty of Maple, Wisconsin; and many other relatives and friends. There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, March 10, 2018, at the Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City from 1-4 p.m. There will not be a formal service, but instead a gathering for family and friends. Arrangements for Mike are entrusted to the: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE 18

WORSHIP GUIDE

Church of Christ

Grasston Baptist Church

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

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

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

First Presbyterian Church

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

Living Water Fellowship

Hustletown Community Church

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

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

Henriette Community Church

Grace Baptist Church

Hinckley Seventh Day Adventist

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

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

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

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

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

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

Open Arms Church of God

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

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

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

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

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

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South Pine Baptist Church

825 Golf Ave SW, Pine City 320-629-2985 Pastor Fred Hanson Sunday services: 8 and 9:30 a.m. Coffee and fellowship between services Sunday school is at 9:30 Sundays. Wednesday Lenten Services: 4:30 and 6:30 p.m.

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

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

Pine City Evangelical Free Church

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

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

Pomroy Chapel

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

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

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Cow frightens horse, upsets sleigh in 1893

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pavelka, now of Central City, Nebraska, formerly of Pine City, on March 6.

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At the Pine County Board meeting in Sandstone on Feb. 19, County Coordinator John Stieben quietly made an addition to the consent agenda. He was resigning his position as Pine County Coordinator effective March 21. Ask Marcus Ammerman of Pine City what he thinks of getting last place, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll tell you itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best place to be. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because Ammerman got 104th place at Fishapalooza 2008, a fishing contest on Forest Lake, and won a boat package valued at $33,000. High School Principal George Johnson heard students talking in the hall about â&#x20AC;&#x153;the best science class everâ&#x20AC;? and watched the last class of the day. Pine City ninth grade science students rwere the first in Minnesota schools to experience a 45-minute presentation, â&#x20AC;&#x153;CH4 safety and you.â&#x20AC;?

Some of the boys entered the K. of P. ante-rooms at the time of the banquet given there and carried off three dozen sandwiches, including the basket they were in and napkins wrapped about them. If the basket and napkins could be left on the steps of the Presbyterian church it would be appreciated. At the same time, five solid silver tea spoons disappeared and, if the boys took these, their return with the basket would go to show that the affair was only what the boys thought was a â&#x20AC;&#x153;prank.â&#x20AC;? The eyes of the world are upon Europe. Come to the Armory March 21 and see the twelve nations represented by costumed children in their national dance and song.

25 Years Ago, 1993 Rev. Harold C. Fait was ordained Community Priest at Trinity Episcopal Church, Hinckley, Feb. 25 by the Rt. Rev. Sanford Z.K. Hampton, Suffragan Bishop of Minnesota. Rev. Fait will serve as a member of the total ministry team at Trinity with Mary Deming, Hinckley, Elizabeth Ovick, Pine City, and Dennis Harker, Sandstone. Melissa Auers, daughter of Evangeline Auers, Grasston, is student teaching this semester at Albany High School in Albany, Minnesota. Airman Michelle Miska has graduat-

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50 Years Ago, 1968 Maybe spring has really arrived. A report was called into the Poker-Pioneer office last Thursday morning that two robins had been seen twice on Wednesday afternoon and again on Thursday morning on the Pine Camp road. The coming weeks will decide whether these hearty little souls made a wise choice in their early northward trek. There are a total of 250 businesses in Pine County, according to statistics released by J. F. Anderson, district manager of the Minneapolis office of Dun & Bradstreet. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Clay-

ton Pavek on the birth of their son on March 5.

75 Years Ago, 1943 The Pine City Mercantile Co. is remodeling their shoe department completely, along with other departments in the store. The store should look dressy in its new raiment. One date that is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;mustâ&#x20AC;? on your calendar of amusements and enjoyments is the big benefit dance to be held on St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day at the Pine City Armory. Fill your car with neighbors and save the gasoline. Kathleen Schultz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fr. Schultz of Hinckley, became the bride of Corporal James Pavelka, son of

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We had beautiful spring weather for the past week and the people are listening to hear the song of the robins again Welcome. A large number of our citizens partook of a good feed of pie at Rev. Speersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; last Friday. An enjoyable time was reported. James Hurleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s driving horse took a lively run of about five miles on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. A. J. House had the horse, and when about to drive onto the ice at what is known as Byerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s landing, a cow ran down the bank, frightening the horse, which jumped to one side and upset the cutter sleigh, and left the occupants, while it went down the government road.

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Legion honors long-term service Pine City American Legion Commander Dewayne Wilkinson (center) congratulates Stanley Teeman (left) and Roger Hagstrom (right) for their continual years of membership in the American Legion. Hagstrom has been a member of the Legion for 50 years, while Teeman has been a member for 70 years.

Shriners send PHASE to circus The East Central Shrine and Osman Shrine clubs were once again able to gift a great group of PHASE workers with over 100 Osman Shrine Circus tickets for the April performances. All of the recipients were excited and are looking forward to this event. The Shriners were welcomed by staff and residents and were able to take a tour of the Pine City facility, see the beautiful work they do and peruse the many products they have for sale. Pictured with PHASE Residents and staff are Dean Yorston, John Becvar and East Central Shrine Club President Mike Schulz.

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

Joe Hobson loves to help others BY SHIRLEY SCHMIDT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Joe Hobson is familiar with many here in Pine City because he was superintendent of schools. Those who know him well agree, Hobson loves to help people in need. Hobson was born in St. Peter then spent much of his childhood in Le Center. After earning a degree in education from the University of Minnesota, he served as principal of schools in Henderson, then superintendent of Granada-Huntley Schools. In 1982, Hobson, his wife Marge and their three sons moved to Pine City when he was hired as superintendent of Pine City Schools. He retired in 1995 and since then has been landscaping. He serves on the Rural School board that helps to maintain the building. Since retirement, his focus has been helping the working poor, senior citizens, in particular, and many others who need assistance. “The working poor have lot of pride,” Hobson observed.“ They don’t like to admit that they need help. So, I just help them anyway.” He mows lawns, plants ﬂowers, does odd jobs, delivers food and even gives cash. He told a story about a woman with two children who were living in a van. He brought food to them but she had no way to cook it. He had to go buy food for them that didn’t need to be cooked. He was glad to report that this mother and her children have a place to live. She is going to school and working. Hobson also volunteers at his church, Immaculate Conception and belongs to a group of men that meets at Our Redeemer every Wednesday morning. They help people move, do home repairs and projects that require team efforts. Hobson is motivated to lend a hand. “We’re here to care about those who need it. My Dad helped folks a lot. He was a good model.” Each of¿ce independently owned and operated member of Coldwell Banker Af¿liates Residential

When asked what advice he would give to someone thinking about volunteering, he responded, “It’s the best feeling in the world to help others and to know they care about you.”

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Conference champs cut down the nets BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

The Pine City Dragons boys basketball team cut down the nets on their first Conference Championship in a decade. Playing to a jam-packed house against a rival on Friday, March 2, the Dragons played their best game to date and blew out one of the better small school teams in the state. Pine City captured a piece of history, each of the Dragons players went home with a piece of the net, and everyone who was in attendance will remember the moment for years to come. Pine City will head into the postseason with a 21-5 record. PINE CITY 94, HINCKLEY-FINLAYSON 61 The Jaguars entered this game ranked inside the top-five in the Class A in QRF, and were owners of a 22-3 record. On this night, however, they were completely dominated. Pine City started the game with an incredible shooting display and went 7-7 from threepoint range in the opening minutes. The Dragons held a double digit lead at halftime, and poured it on heavy once again in the second half, blowing the doors off of the Jags and causing the game to go into running time due to the blowout. “The biggest thing that surprised me was just how well we played,” said senior captain Clay Logan. “We knew that we needed to play well, and as a team we came prepared and equipped with everything we needed to get the win. I will remember the night as a night where everyone stepped up and we were able to reach our career-long goal. Beating Hinckley and securing a conference championship is an achievement I will remember forever.” Community members, former Dragons players, even former and current players and coaches from other area teams were all there to witness the performance. With attendance above 800 people, the energy in the building was electric. Pine City seemed to thrive in that environment and simply rose to the occasion against a talented opponent. The Dragons shot an amazing 54 percent from downtown, hitting 19-of35 attempts from beyond the arc. On one unforgettable night, everything went perfectly. “What I will remember most is that night the team came together as one,” said senior captain Jake Rademacher. “All of us guys have spent so many hours together, especially the senior class. We’ve been together a long time and now we have something to look back upon that is ours. It was an amazing experience that I will never forget. I want people to remember the night they play the Dragons and after that game, I think we gained a lot of attention and respect.” Certainly much respect is due to the accomplishments of Clay Logan and Rademacher. The two are the leaders of the winning-est senior class in Pine City history, having logged three 20-win campaigns during their four years on varsity. Both were outstanding against Hinckley-Finlayson. Logan made his case for conference player of the year with a dazzling 31-point night that included going 11-17 from the floor, 5-8 from three, and 4-4 from the line with several highlight reel and-ones. Rademacher continued to captain the ship in his do-everything role and narrowly missed a triple double with 10 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. “I think you have to start with our two captains when looking back at the game,” said head coach Kyle Allen. “They came to play. Clay had a game-high 31 points, really did a nice job of balancing attacking the game and letting it come to him. He took what the defense gave him and did a nice job of combining himself, creating and allowing others to set him up. Jake came up just short of a triple-double. Rod has had to take on a lot this season on both ends of the court and I think that game showcased all of it. He was confident, collected and composed all night. He is our rock and leader, and on Friday, he showed it.” Technically the Dragons will be co-champions of the Great River Conference with the Jaguars, as Hinckley-Finlayson won the first meeting by two points back in January. That game had a lopsided foul call and free throws attempted disparity in favor of the hometown Jags. While the first meeting of the two teams left many feeling that Pine City hadn’t received a fair shake, there could be no such feeling on the opposite side this time around. Pine City was just too good in the season finale. Coach Kyle Allen came to town seven years ago to put his own spin on a team that had struggled through a few down years and needed a new direction. He has gone all-in on a three-point heavy attack, and has gained national attention for his approach to the

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Coach Kyle Allen lets out a lion-roar as he and the Dragons cut down the nets on the GRC Conference Championship.

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Their ﬁrst conference championship in a decade will become a part of Pine City lore as the boys now head into postseason.

game at this level. For Allen, his first Great River Conference Championship was a major milestone. He beamed with pride as he watched his players ascend the post-game ladder and cut down pieces of the net, but it was his own lion-roar, as he gripped the net himself atop the ladder, that became the night’s indelible image. The night these Dragons cut the nets down will become a part of Pine City lore. “Being able to achieve this goal that is seven years in the making feels like a weight has been lifted,” said Allen. “I have had lots of former players contacting me over the last few days, talking about how they remember running line drills and we would have the boys visualize cutting the nets down. There was a lot of work that went into achieving that goal, from year one to now, and it feels great to have accomplished putting a year on the banner. Cutting those nets down was for our current team, but also for all the groundwork that the previous teams laid. Having a lot of former players and managers in the stands made my night. Being able to look over and see them cheering us on brought it all together. That was the most packed game I have ever coached at Pine City.” The win saw several Dragons players step up in big ways. During a first half lull, Konnor Jusczak had a stretch with eight points and took a charge to help the Dragons keep momentum. Early in the game, Nick Hansmann had back-to-back threes that helped elevate the Dragons, and Jake Adams’ timely shooting

in the second half (three made threes) kept the Jaguars from mounting a comeback. Defensively, Jake Lunceford and Quentin Miklya did a nice job of slowing down Jags point guard Anders Prater, while Seth Logan and Damien Schwab were tasked with taking on reigning Great River Conference Player of the Year Travis Visser. For the second time this season, sophomore Seth Logan went head-to-head against Visser and held his own. Pine City had a season-high six players in double figures, led by Clay Logan with 31 points. Seth Logan had 18 points including 4-8 from three. Jusczak had 12, Adams 11, while Rademacher and Hansmann finished with 10 points apiece. When the starters came out with about three minutes to go, the Dragons started to realize what they had just done. “When the starting crew came out with about three minutes left,” said senior Lunceford, “the crowd went wild. It was that moment when everybody knew the game was over. It was really awesome to spend [that moment, and cutting down the nets] with my best friends and family.” The Dragons will now enter a stacked Section 6AA bracket that features three top-10, and five top-20 teams in the state. While the regular season finale was a magical night that will stand the test of time, the Dragons will need a lot more of that magic to make a serious run in the postseason. The opening game will be at home against Holdingford on Thursday, March 8 at 7 p.m.

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Outstanding season comes to a close BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

An outstanding season for the Dragons girls basketball season came to a close this past week as the Dragons fell to a familiar foe in the second round of the Section 6AA playoffs. Pine City won its opening round game to earn its 22nd victory of the season, but would fall three days later against the Rush City Tigers to bring the season to a close. “It was a great season,” said Dragons head coach Ted Hasz. “The toughest part is that we have to say goodbye to Alison Brown and Grace Langmade, who have been a huge part of our program’s turnaround the last few seasons. We will miss them dearly but it looks like both of them will be continuing their basketball careers in college next season.” The Dragons started the postseason off with an impressive home win on Thursday, March 1. PINE CITY 54, FOLEY 43 The Falcons had beaten the Dragons by five back in January, so this was no automatic victory for the home team. The game proved to be a defensive battle, and the two teams went at each other throughout a backand-forth first half with each squad holding small leads at different times.

Pine City would open up a larger lead in the second half and would go on to earn the win. “Foley did a nice job of switching up defenses and presses to keep our team off-balance,” noted Hasz. “To start the second half, we switched defenses and that gave us the advantage we were looking for. We did a great job of hitting free throws down the stretch to put the game away.” The win moved the Dragons record to 22-5 on the season. Playing in their final home game, seniors Langmade and Brown each finished with solid numbers. Langmade had 11 points, eight rebounds and five steals, while Brown put up eight points and nine boards. Pine City was led in scoring by sophomore Lily Wilson with 14 points. Wilson rounded out a solid overall game with three boards, four assists and four steals. Ellie Hasz had 11 points and five rebounds. “It is always great to get playoff wins,” said Hasz. “We didn’t play our best basketball but the kids found a way to advance, and that is what matters during the playoffs.” The Dragons’ second playoff game would be played at Sauk-Rapids Rice on Saturday, March 3. Unfortunately, Pine City fell to the Rush City Tigers for the third time on the season.

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The Dragons started the postseason off with an impressive home win on Thursday, March 1 vs. the Foley Falcons.

RUSH CITY 54, PINE CITY 45 In the two regular season meetings, Pine City proved they could play with the Tigers. The first meeting, at Rush City back in January, was a two-point loss. The second meeting was competitive throughout most of the game before the Tigers pulled away to win by 22. This time around, the Dragons had some struggles offensively and

finished with their second lowest point total of the season. “The game came down to the fact that we just were not consistent enough on offense,” said Hasz. “We made two nice runs during the game. We cut the lead to 18-17 in the first half and then had a stretch where we had a hard time scoring. To start the second half we went on a 6-0 run to cut

the lead to three, and then went on another scoring drought. When you are playing a team that has been ranked anywhere from #2 to #5 this year in the state polls, you have to be consistent. It just wasn’t meant to be.” Brown narrowly missed a double-double with 12 points and eight rebounds. Ellie Hasz had eight points and eight boards. Wilson finished

with eight points and Langmade had seven. The 22-win season was one of the best in school history. The squad is an outstanding 45-11 over the past two years. Although the losses of Brown and Langmade will be significant, the squad also has a lot of talent returning and a bright outlook for years to come.”

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Although the girls lost to Rush City’s Tigers on March 3, the 22-win season was one of the best in school history. The squad is an outstanding 45-11 over the past two years.

A Heartfelt Thank You to Pine City Fireﬁghters: Justin Jahnz, Daren Brackenbury, Chris Hallan, Kyle Palmer and Alex Randall for climbing 31 flights of stairs in full gear as part of the American Lung Association Fight For Air Climb. Their efforts raised money to help patients fighting lung disease. An extra special thanks to Justin Jahnz for climbing in my name. I am extremely honored! Colette Thomas

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Despite a playoff loss to North Branch on Feb. 27, the Dragons ﬁnished the season with an impressive record of 21-6, which tied the record for total wins set by the 1999 Pine City hockey team.

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Dragons senior captain Jonah Bergstrom ﬁghts for the puck.

Dragon hockey hopes end too soon BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

One of the best boys hockey seasons in Pine City history just ended this week. The Dragons’ hopes of a State Tournament berth were derailed by a last-second goal in the Section 5A semifinals game. Pine City Area finished with a record of 216, which tied the record for total wins set by the 1999 Pine City team, and had a 14-game winning streak before the playoff loss. “Many great things happened this year,” said head coach Grant Nicoll. “Worst part of being a part of something great is seeing it come to an end too soon. We had a great year, I can’t say that enough.” NORTH BRANCH 4, PINE CITY AREA 3 This game was played at Chisago Lakes on Tuesday, Feb. 27 after having been postponed three days due to snow. The Vikings had bested the Dragons 3-2 in an overtime game back in December, so everyone knew the game would be tight. The stakes were high with a berth in the

Section Finals on the line. The game started off with the Vikings taking a 1-0 lead in the first, although George Miller evened things up with the first of his two goals. North Branch moved ahead 3-1 with a pair of goals in the second, but goals by Jonah Bergstom and Miller in the third tied the game at 3-3. North Branch won on a power play goal in front of the Dragons’ net with under a minute to play. The game-winning goal was the Vikings’ third power play goal of the night, and came after a controversial call. “The phantom penalty,” said coach Nicoll when asked about it. “Honestly, we do not have film of the penalty and I don’t know if that is a good thing or a bad thing. I know how I remember it, and by the sounds of everyone who was there my memory is pretty much spot on. I refuse to blame a ref for us losing as we should have scored before that and we should have found a way to shut down their power play, but I did ask the ref after the game how he could justify making that call. The refs made the de-

cision to let the boys from both teams play in the third, not calling a penalty the entire period until there was just over a minute left in the game. He did not have an answer. It is a real bummer that the game had to end in that fashion. It would have been nice for that particular ref to stay out of it and let the boys decide the outcome on their own.” It was a very good game for impressive sophomore goalie Alex Laven, who stopped 37 of the 41 shots he faced. The Dragons were outshot 41-19. Despite the stinging loss, there is still much to celebrate about the Dragons’ season and the achievements of one of the best senior classes in the history of the school. The loss brings to an end the high school career of Jonah Bergstrom, who will leave Pine City as the career points leader. “He ended his high school career with 225 total points,” noted Nicoll. “He had 100 goals and 125 assists, a remarkable feat. Jonah was a twoyear captain and a true leader of this team. His shoes will be big ones to fill for years to come. Jonah will also continue his

dream of playing hockey after high school. But all of the seniors had different roles on this team and each and every one of them will be missed. Each of them are great young men and will excel in their future lives after playing Dragon Hockey.” Pine City will lose seven seniors and two foreign exchange students. “Best group of young men I have ever coached,” added Nicoll. “On the ice, off the ice, hockey related, non-hockey related, these guys are a true class act. The seniors have shown amazing leadership, and I have all the confidence in the world that they have instilled these qualities into the younger kids on the team. These guys have left their mark. They upped the ante, and broke records all year long. These records were both team related and individual, but we all know that even the individual records are really team related. Many of these boys have some large shoes to fill, and I think [the returners] are up to it. The off season starts today.” The Dragons are planning a banquet in the coming weeks to celebrate the accomplish-

Wrestler Utecht competes at State BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Result: Went 0-2 in two close matches Where/When: Friday, March 2 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul What happened: Dragons senior Carter Utecht made State for the first time this season, and wrestled hard in two appearances

in the 195 lb. weight class. Utecht was pinned in his first match at 4:59 of the third period by Ty Moser of Perham, the eventual third place winner. In his second match, Utecht was beaten 7-2. What it means: Utecht represented Pine City very well and ended his senior season with an impressive 35-10 record. As a two-time Conference Champion,

Utecht’s career record ends at 5748 with 39 pins. Up next: Utecht will graduate in the spring and has had an amazing ride as a senior. He was one of the best players on the Dragons football team that made a section final last fall, and made State in wrestling this winter. “I couldn’t have asked for a better senior year,” said Utecht.”

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Sophomore goalie Alex Laven stopped 37 of the 41 shots he faced from the North Branch Vikings.

ments. Nicoll thanked his coaches as well, but also had a word for the Dragons fans. “Wow,” said Nicoll, “What a following we had this year. I think we had just as many, if not more, fans there last night

[against North Branch]. Many times this year at away games we had more fans than the home team. The boys notice things like that and they appreciate it. A huge thanks to everyone for the support.”

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The Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce wishes to extend our thanks to the sponsors, vendors and guests for the 2018 Beer, Wine & Liquor Tasting. This annual event is just one of two fundraisers organized by the Chamber to help support our annual operating expenses. Your partnership in this event provided us with funding for events like Citizen of the Year and Holiday Madness, among other important things. Thank you for supporting the work we do in Pine City.

Community Easter Celebration On Saturday, March 24 community members are invited to attend the annual Community Easter Celebration in Robinson Park. Hosted by Hands for Pine City Outreach Church, this event is open to all community members. Visit the Chamber website for a link to the Kids Coloring Page registration form and bring with to the park at 11 AM.

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Mayor Carl Pederson Join us at Pizza Pub in Pine City Chamber Members - $10 Non-Members $15 Online registration & payment is available at www.pinecitychamber.com

Welcome First Presbyterian Church Pastor Rob Spahr Worship Services: Sunday at 10:30 am Phone: 320.629.3592 Facebook: @FirstPresPineCity • Website: www.ﬁrstprespinecity.org Youth Group Wednesday 6:15 pm

The updated website includes the opportunity for our Chamber Members to post employment opportunities through our News & Events page. It’s as simple as sending us an email at pinecitychamber@gmail.com with the subject “Job Posting” and we’ll add to the site. Current job postings from Pine Technical & Community College and MINPACK can be found at www.pinecitychamber.com.

Next Chamber Meeting: April 3, 2018 @ Noon

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The Pine City Chamber recently announced a new look and new features for their website at pinecitychamber.com. The site now contains a section titled “News & Events” where information provided by any chamber member business can be posted. Those interested in receiving news items via email can now subscribe to this page and receive an update with each new item posted. Some pages of the site are still under construction, but if you have ideas for more content, we’d love to hear from you!

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County gets ďŹ rst look at Sandstone HHS building BY AILENE CROUP NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

At their regular meeting in Askov Architect Richard Fischer and Project Manager Troy Haug presented a model of the new Health and Human Services (HHS) building in Sandstone to the Pine County Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Josh Mohr said the facilities committee talked about the need for storage. The two options included expanding the building to the southwest or expanding the basement area. The committee decided on expansion of the basement. Fischer said he had talked with most of the HHS employees about their preferences for furnishings. It is something for the board to look at and decide on how much the county could afford, he added. He said there was a lot of furniture and not to â&#x20AC;&#x153;kill the messengerâ&#x20AC;? when they looked at the cost. Much of the work would be scheduled using the competitive bid process, Haug explained. If they are able to get the re-

quests for bids published and back by April, work could begin in May. With that schedule, work could be completed by October. Individual parts of the project were reviewed. The cost of the project could be reduced, Haug said, if they chose regular walls as opposed to glass walls. Hallan asked if there would be adequate cooling for the IT portion of the building. Haug assured him cooling for the IT Department would be separate from the rest of the building. A sprinkler system would not be necessary, according to Fischer, and would save them $70,000 to $100,000. Commissioner Steve Chaffee asked the size of the work cubicles. They will be 8 ft. x 8 ft. He said the board should keep in mind that the footprint of the building â&#x20AC;&#x153;is pretty well fixed.â&#x20AC;? County Engineer Mark LeBrun said the estimated cost of the building is $2.275 million and that Fischer was at $2.2 million. He commended everyone involved in the process and recommend-

ed they move ahead with the process. Fischer was told to â&#x20AC;&#x153;go wildâ&#x20AC;? with the furniture, LeBrun said, but the furniture costs could be readdressed. Technology has not been included in the final numbers but there is also a $50,000 contingency fund. LeBrun confirmed that the building could be completed in the fall of 2018 and landscaping in the spring of 2019. New water and sewer service would have to be installed for the new building. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to get this thing out to bid,â&#x20AC;? he said. In other business: â&#x20AC;˘ Health and Human Services Director Becky Foss introduced Lynn Thieman who has been hired for the new position of Office Support Specialist for Veterans and HHS. Thieman, who has lived in Sandstone for about a year, is married to a Navy Chief and comes from a strong military background. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m retired. This is my fun job,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;˘ Attempted to engage in 21st century technology at their regular meeting, in Askov. They found internet technol-

ogy sketchy in the northern part of the county. Commissioner Steve Hallan, who was in Florida, was scheduled to take part in the board proceedings with a remote audio and visual connection. Plenty of electronic communications equipment and close monitoring by Information Technology (IT) Director Ryan Findell made it possible to capture audio and video in both directions. The open meeting law requires a board member be seen and heard by the public and the commissioner must be able to participate in discussion. The connection wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t dependable. At one point video was lost, then audio and video, but not before Hallan was able to participate in voting, commenting and engaging in the meeting. â&#x20AC;˘ The board approved by motion naming the new government building in Sandstone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; North Pine Government Center. In the same motion the old county courthouse was officially named the South Pine Government Center.

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Students from Pine City and 21 other schools checked out opportunities in the construction trades.

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The Third Annual Construct Tomorrow, hosted by Central Minnesota Jobs & Training and the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Tribal Employment Rights Office, was held at the Grand Casino Convention Center. Students from 22 schools and alternative learning centers in several counties in East Central Minnesota attended. The 375 participants included students from Pine City, Hinckley-Finlayson and East Central in Pine County. Terry Frauly, Senior Field Representative from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Division of Apprenticeship, directed students to the construction trade displays.

He said there is a great need for construction trade workers. Apprenticeship programs allow workers to learn the trade while getting paid, he added. Pine Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Empower Learning Center had eight students take advantage of the annual construction trades job fair. Empowerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coordinator and teacher, Brad Jensen, said his students have taken part in the job fair every year. Each year he has had one or two students, who have attended the construction fair, go into the construction trades. The virtual reality displays were a big hit with Empower students. They had a chance to gather some hands on experience with virtual welding and painting and to harness up and climb a girder display.

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said. “Pat stands before you today with the ... intellect, the right demeanor, and the requisite sense of humor to have this job and to serve the community well.” She said that one of the things that impressed her about Flanagan was his sense of fairness. “When he appeared in front of me, I couldn’t tell if he was representing a private client or if he was representing someone under his public defender contract,” she said. “He took the time and treated them all the same.” Lindberg also passed along some words of advice about his new position. “People will tell you your jokes are funnier, you can jump higher, you are more interesting than you were yesterday, Lindberg said. “But because I’m

your friend, I’m here to tell you: they’re lying.” Flanagan’s wife and children held the Bible as he was being sworn in, and his mother and father helped him put on his judicial robe for the first time. Continuing a Tenth Judicial District tradition, Judge Krista Martin presented Flanagan with an inscribed gavel. “On behalf of Judge Wynn and myself and our court administration staff, we really want to welcome you to Pine County,” Martin said. “This is your home now. We welcome you home. You will not find a better place to work. I guarantee you that.” “I hope I’m able to live up to all these expectations,” Flanagan said. “I hope I’m able to do it. I look forward to serving you and serving the public, and being fair and judicial as much as I can.”

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Pine City High School’s Jonah Bergstrom was recognized in a recent KARE 11 story about his hard work and success as a Dragon hockey player despite his battle with cystic fibrosis. “I’m showing other kids with cystic fibrosis and other things they have going on that they can still do whatever they want,” Bergstrom said. “If they put their heart to it, they can do it.” Visit KARE 11 online to see the full story: www.kare11.com/article/ sports/an-inspiration-on-and-off-theice/89-524340124

Frandsen Bank & Trust is one of 38 Community Champions that worked with hundreds of organizations in their communities, providing funding, volunteers, materials, supplies or food for their neighbors. Recipients of the recognition range in size from small community banks to large banks with multiple branches. MBA President/CEO Joe Witt congratulated the recipients. “This extraordinary level of volunteer participation by Minnesota banks demonstrates their deep commitment to the communities they serve,” said Witt. “In addition to providing the capital that helps families and local businesses thrive, the banking industry’s record of supporting local programs is second to none.”

New chair, board for local DFL The Pine County SD11B DFL (Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party) recently elected a new chair and executive board of directors during the DFL SD11B Convention held in Rutledge, Feb. 24. DeeDee LeMier (Grasston) was elected as the SD11B DFL Chair and Sean Kehren (Pine City) was elected to the Vice-Chair position. Jack Frechette (Hinckley) will serve as Treasurer, Tasia Hooper (Brook Park) as Secretary, and Bob Carlson (Finlayson) will continue as the Outreach Officer. New SD11B Directors include: Claudia Bloom (Pine City), Jane Burnes Leverenz (Hinckley), Melissa Polster (Sandstone), Alyssa Dykstra (Sandstone), Jim Langworthy (Pine City), Gina Shervheim (Bruno), Tina Broussard (Brook Park), Kathy Aust (Sandstone), Bill Brown (Pine City), Annalise Brown (Pine City) and Rick Rayburn (Finlayson). The next meeting of the SD11B DFL is scheduled for Tuesday, March 20, at the Grand Casino Inn (Hinckley) in the meeting room at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend or may provide input to the board members.

‘Midwest Madness’ coming

Moose Lake and Willow River schools will be hosting playoffs for youth basketball teams in grades 4-9 when the Pacesetter Region 4 playoffs are held Saturday-Sunday, April 7-8. Pacesetter is conducting an 8-region playoff system in Minnesota in conjunction with playoffs in Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota and Wisconsin. Top teams advance to play at the Target Center in Minneapolis for the Pacesetter Great Five-State Championships, sponsored by the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx. As teams from five states advance on the “Road to Minneapolis,” this playoff system provides a “Midwest Madness” experience for young players. All teams will play three to four games Saturday or Sunday. Each age group is limited to 16 teams. Teams may get further information and register at www.pacesettersports.net.

The new pipe will run under the Snake River east of the railroad bridge.

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the south shore of the Snake River. Anderson said. He doesn’t believe the excavation will affect a large area, but said the pipe will go all the way up the street. “We’ve got about 900 feet of pipe that’s got to go across the river,” Anderson said. “They’ll be stringing pipe up the street.” Anderson said the boring and laying pipe should take two weeks or less. He said they will drill in rods under the river about 10 feet deeper than the riverbed, then use those rods to pull the pipe under the river to the other side. “Once they start moving that pipe, they’ll probably go 24 hours until that pipe gets finished, because if they stop halfway under the river, that material can become like a Chinese finger prison, and they’re never going to move it again. So once they start pulling the pipe under, they won’t stop until that’s done.” Pine City Mayor Carl Pederson said the disruption would be worth the trouble: “It’s a temporary inconvenience for a project that is long past due.”

PUBLIC COMMENTS SOUGHT The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the sanitary sewer and water system improvements project in Pine City. This project requires a review of environmental effects under the National Environmental Policy Act. A copy of the draft EA is being made available with the posting of this public notice. A final determination on the draft EA will be made following a 30-day public review period. The draft EA can be viewed and downloaded from the St. Paul District website at: www.mvp.usace.army.mil/ Home/PublicNotices.aspx. The public review and comment period on the draft EA ends March 23. Questions and comments concerning the project should be directed to Derek Ingvalson, Corps biologist, at 651-2905252 or Derek.S.Ingvalson@usace.army. mil. Please address all correspondence on this project, including comments on the draft EA, to the St. Paul District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Attention: Regional Planning and Environment Division North, 180 5th St. E., Suite 700, St. Paul, MN 55101-1678.

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NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF CONTRACT FOR DEED TO: Donald L & Coral A Hischer 900 Lakeshore DR, APT 107 Moose Lake, MN 55767 YOU ARE NOTICED: Default has occurred in the County Auditor’s Receipt (issued on repurchase pursuant to Laws 1947, Chapter 490), dated September 3, 2013 to Donald L. Hischer and Coral A. Hischer, and filed for record September 4, 2013 as Document # 510158 in the office of the County Recorder of Pine County, Minnesota, in which Cathy J. Clemmer, Pine County Auditor-Treasurer, acting on behalf of the State of Minnesota, sold the real property in Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: Lot 2, in Block 6, Cunningham’s Addition to Village of Sturgeon Lake, and including that vacated part of 1st Avenue described as follows: Beginning at a point on the Northeast corner of said First Avenue which is the most northwesterly corner of Block 6 of said Cunningham’s Addition, said point being also on the East-West Quarter line of Section 14, Township 45 North of Range 20 West of the 4th Principal Meridian; thence West on a quarter line a distance of 33 feet; thence deflecting to the left at an angle of 90 degrees 06 minutes 30 seconds a distance of 39.82 feet to the Southeasterly line of First Avenue; thence northeasterly on a southeasterly line of said First Avenue a distance of 51.67 feet to the point of beginning. The property was repurchased by County Board Resolution dated September 3, 2013, under the terms of contract sales approved by resolution of the Pine County Board of Commissioners. The default is as follows: The 2017 Annual Payment and 2017 Taxes have not been paid The Auditor’s Office has received authorization from the Pine County Board of Commissioners to cancel defaulted tax-forfeited land contracts as listed by Resolution adopted February 6, 2018. The County Auditor-Treasurer has begun proceedings under M.S. 559.21 to cancel your contract for deed for the reason or reasons specified above. The contract will be cancelled May 24, 2018 unless, before that date, you pay the total amount due or you secure from a county or district court an order that cancellation of the contract be suspended until all your claims or defenses are finally disposed of by trial, hearing, or settlement. Your action must specifically state those facts and grounds that demonstrate your claims or defenses. If you do not pay the total amount due or secure a court order before May 23, 2018, you will lose all the money paid under the contract, lose your right to possess the property, you may lose your right to assert any claims and defenses, and you will be evicted. If you have any questions about this notice, contact an attorney immediately. A breakdown of the total amount due if paid by May 23, 2018 is listed below: a) 2017 Annual Payment $ 2,017.82 b) 2017 Taxes $ 4,828.36 c) 2% of Amount in Default $ 136.92 TOTAL DUE: $ 6,983.10 In addition to the amounts shown above, you will also be required to pay additional interest owed and the cost of service of this notice. The name, address and telephone number of the County Auditor-Treasurer who is authorized to accept payment is listed below. Since the amounts stated above are subject to increase, please contact the County Auditor’s office at (320) 591-1670 for the exact amount required to redeem your contract and any further information concerning the impending cancellation of your contract. Cathy J. Clemmer, Pine County Auditor-Treasurer Pine County Courthouse 635 Northridge Dr NW Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 591-1670 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 22, March 1 and 8, 2018

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF CONTRACT FOR DEED TO: Bashir Moghul 648 Iona LN Roseville, MN 55113 YOU ARE NOTICED: Default has occurred in the County Auditor’s Receipt (issued on repurchase pursuant to Laws 1947, Chapter 490), dated July 16, 2013 to Bashir Moghul, and filed for record July 17, 2013 as Document #509189 in the office of the County Recorder of Pine County, Minnesota, in which Cathy J. Clemmer, Pine

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County Auditor, acting on behalf of the State of Minnesota, sold the real property in Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW1/4 of NE1/4) and Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE1/4 of NW1/4), Section Six (6), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twenty (20) including an easement 2 rods in width over existing driveway located on the NE1/4 of NW1/4 & NW1/4 of NE1/4, Section Six (6), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twenty (20) PID 08.0079.000 The property was repurchased by County Board Resolution dated July 16, 2013, under the terms of contract sales approved by resolution of the Pine County Board of Commissioners. The default is as follows: The 2017 Annual Payment has not been paid. The Auditor’s Office has received authorization from the Pine County Board of Commissioners to cancel defaulted tax-forfeited land contracts as listed by Resolution adopted February 6, 2018. The County Auditor-Treasurer has begun proceedings under M.S. 559.21 to cancel your contract for deed for the reason or reasons specified above. The contract will be cancelled May 24, 2018 unless, before that date, you pay the total amount due or you secure from a county or district court an order that cancellation of the contract be suspended until all your claims or defenses are finally disposed of by trial, hearing, or settlement. Your action must specifically state those facts and grounds that demonstrate your claims or defenses. If you do not pay the total amount due or secure a court order before May 23, 2018, you will lose all the money paid under the contract, lose your right to possess the property, you may lose your right to assert any claims and defenses, and you will be evicted. If you have any questions about this notice, contact an attorney immediately. A breakdown of the total amount due if paid by May 23, 2018 is listed below: a) 2017 Annual Payment $1,749.36 b) 2% of Amount in Default $ 34.99 TOTAL DUE: $1,784.35 In addition to the amounts shown above, you will also be required to pay additional interest owed and the cost of publication of this notice. The name, address and telephone number of the County Auditor-Treasurer who is authorized to accept payment is listed below. Since the amounts stated above are subject to increase, please contact the County Auditor’s office at (320) 591-1670 for the exact amount required to redeem your contract and any further information concerning the impending cancellation of your contract. Cathy J. Clemmer, Pine County Auditor-Treasurer Pine County Courthouse 635 Northridge Dr NW Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 591-1670 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 22, March 1 and 8, 2018 NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF CONTRACT FOR DEED TO: Bashir Moghul 648 Iona LN Roseville, MN 55113 YOU ARE NOTICED: Default has occurred in the County Auditor’s Receipt (issued on repurchase pursuant to Laws 1947, Chapter 490), dated July 16, 2013 to Bashir Moghul, and filed for record July 17, 2013 as Document #509190 in the office of the County Recorder of Pine County, Minnesota, in which Cathy J. Clemmer, Pine County Auditor, acting on behalf of the State of Minnesota, sold the real property in Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE1/4 of NW1/4) and the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW1/4 of NE1/4), Section Six (6), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twenty (20) Subject to an easement two rods in width over the existing driveway for the purposes of ingress and egress to SE1/4 of NW1/4 and SW1/4 of NE1/4, Section Six (6), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twenty (20) PID 08.0080.000 The property was repurchased by County Board Resolution dated July 16, 2013, under the terms of contract sales approved by resolution of the Pine County Board of Commissioners. The default is as follows: The 2017 Annual Payment and 2017 Taxes have not been paid. The Auditor’s Office has received

authorization from the Pine County Board of Commissioners to cancel defaulted tax-forfeited land contracts as listed by Resolution adopted February 6, 2018. The County Auditor-Treasurer has begun proceedings under M.S. 559.21 to cancel your contract for deed for the reason or reasons specified above. The contract will be cancelled May 24, 2018 unless, before that date, you pay the total amount due or you secure from a county or district court an order that cancellation of the contract be suspended until all your claims or defenses are finally disposed of by trial, hearing, or settlement. Your action must specifically state those facts and grounds that demonstrate your claims or defenses. If you do not pay the total amount due or secure a court order before May 23, 2018, you will lose all the money paid under the contract, lose your right to possess the property, you may lose your right to assert any claims and defenses, and you will be evicted. If you have any questions about this notice, contact an attorney immediately. A breakdown of the total amount due if paid by May 23, 2018 is listed below: a) 2017 Annual Payment $2,144.17 b) 2017 Taxes $2,282.38 c) 2% of Amount in Default $ 88.53 TOTAL DUE: $4,515.08 In addition to the amounts shown above, you will also be required to pay additional interest owed and the cost of publication of this notice. The name, address and telephone number of the County Auditor-Treasurer who is authorized to accept payment is listed below. Since the amounts stated above are subject to increase, please contact the County Auditor’s office at (320) 591-1670 for the exact amount required to redeem your contract and any further information concerning the impending cancellation of your contract. Cathy J. Clemmer, Pine County Auditor-Treasurer Pine County Courthouse 635 Northridge Dr NW Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 591-1670 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 22, March 1 and 8, 2018 NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF CONTRACT FOR DEED TO: Martin J. Mulvaney PO Box 33 Stanchfield, MN 55080 YOU ARE NOTICED: Default has occurred in the Certificate of Purchase of TaxForfeited Lands, dated September 30, 2016, to Martin J. Mulvaney, PO Box 33, Stanchfield, MN 55080 and filed for record October 28, 2016 as Document #529789 in the office of the County Recorder of Pine County, Minnesota, in which Cathy J. Clemmer, Pine County Auditor, acting on behalf of the State of Minnesota, sold the real property in Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: The North 544 feet of the East 400 feet of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter (W1/2 of NW1/4), Section Seventeen (17), Township Forty (40), Range Twenty-one (21) PID # 18.0146.002 Excepting and reserving to the State of Minnesota all mineral and mineral rights in and to said land, having been duly offered for sale as tax forfeited land under Minnesota Statutes Annotated, chapter 282, together with all hereditaments and appurtenances belonging thereto (the Property) The property was purchased on September 30, 2016, under the terms of contract sales approved by resolution of the Pine County Board of Commissioners. The default is as follows: The 2017 Annual Payment and 2017 Taxes have not been paid. The Auditor’s Office has received authorization from the Pine County Board of Commissioners to cancel defaulted tax-forfeited land contracts as listed by Resolution adopted February 6, 2018. The County Auditor has begun proceedings under M.S. 559.21 to cancel your contract for deed for the reason or reasons specified above. The contract will be cancelled May 24, 2018 unless, before that date, you pay the total amount due or you secure from a county or district court an order that cancellation of the contract be suspended until all your claims or defenses are finally disposed of by trial, hearing, or settlement. Your action must specifically state those facts and grounds that demonstrate your claims or defenses. If you do not pay the total amount

due or secure a court order before May 23, 2018, you will lose all the money paid under the contract, lose your right to possess the property, you may lose your right to assert any claims and defenses, and you will be evicted. If you have any questions about this notice, contact an attorney immediately. A breakdown of the total amount due if paid by May 23, 2018 is listed below: a) 2017 Annual Payment $ 9,610.00 b) 2017 Taxes $ 107.70 c) 2% of Amount in Default $ 194.35 TOTAL DUE: $ 9,912.05 In addition to the amounts shown above, you will also be required to pay additional interest owed and the cost of publication of this notice upon you. The name, address and telephone number of the County Auditor who is authorized to accept payment is listed below. Since the amounts stated above are subject to increase, please contact the County Auditor’s office at (320) 591-1666 for the exact amount required to redeem your contract and any further information concerning the impending cancellation of your contract. Cathy J. Clemmer, Pine County Auditor-Treasurer Pine County Courthouse 635 Northridge DR NW #240 Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 591-1666 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 22, March 1 and 8, 2018 NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF CONTRACT FOR DEED TO: Gregory & Debra Nelson 710 Kelsey Ave, Apt 201 Clearwater, MN 55320 YOU ARE NOTICED: Default has occurred in the County Auditor’s Receipt (issued on repurchase pursuant to Laws 1947, Chapter 490), dated March 15, 2016 to Gregory & Debra Nelson, and filed for record March 16, 2016 as Document #525640 in the office of the County Recorder of Pine County, Minnesota, in which Cathy J. Clemmer, Pine County AuditorTreasurer, acting on behalf of the State of Minnesota, sold the real property in Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW1/4 of SW1/4) Section Twenty-five (25), Township Forty-two (42), Range Sixteen (16). PID #02.0224.000 The property was repurchased by County Board Resolution dated March 15, 2016, under the terms of contract sales approved by resolution of the Pine County Board of Commissioners. The default is as follows: The 2017 Annual Payment and 2017 Taxes have not been paid. The Auditor’s Office has received authorization from the Pine County Board of Commissioners to cancel defaulted tax-forfeited land contracts as listed by Resolution adopted February 6, 2018. The County Auditor-Treasurer has begun proceedings under M.S. 559.21 to cancel your contract for deed for the reason or reasons specified above. The contract will be cancelled May 24, 2018 unless, before that date, you pay the total amount due or you secure from a county or district court an order that cancellation of the contract be suspended until all your claims or defenses are finally disposed of by trial, hearing, or settlement. Your action must specifically state those facts and grounds that demonstrate your claims or defenses. If you do not pay the total amount due or secure a court order before May 23, 2018, you will lose all the money paid under the contract, lose your right to possess the property, you may lose your right to assert any claims and defenses, and you will be evicted. If you have any questions about this notice, contact an attorney immediately. A breakdown of the total amount due if paid by May 23, 2018 is listed below: a) 2017 Annual Payment $ 1,704.82 b) 2017 Taxes $ 695.88 c) 2% of Amount in Default $ 48.01 TOTAL DUE: $ 2,448.71 In addition to the amounts shown above, you will also be required to pay additional interest owed and the cost of publication/ service of this notice. The name, address and telephone number of the County Auditor-Treasurer who is authorized to accept payment is listed below. Since the amounts stated above are subject to increase, please contact the County Auditor’s office at

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(320) 591-1670 for the exact amount required to redeem your contract and any further information concerning the impending cancellation of your contract. Cathy J. Clemmer, Pine County Auditor-Treasurer Pine County Courthouse 635 Northridge Dr NW Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 591-1670 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 22, March 1 and 8, 2018 NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF CONTRACT FOR DEED TO: Merlyn Selix 800 5th Ave N, Suite 1202 Minneapolis, MN 55405 YOU ARE NOTICED: Default has occurred in the Certificate of Purchase of TaxForfeited Lands, dated September 18, 2015, to Merlyn Selix, 800 5th Ave N, Suite 1202, Minneapolis, MN 55405 and filed for record October 21, 2015 as Document # 523354 in the office of the County Recorder of Pine County, Minnesota, in which Cathy J. Clemmer, Pine County Auditor, acting on behalf of the State of Minnesota, sold the real property in Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: Lot Two (2), Block One (1), Pokegama Meadows PID # 28.5533.000 Excepting and reserving to the State of Minnesota all mineral and mineral rights in and to said land, having been duly offered for sale as tax forfeited land under Minnesota Statutes Annotated, chapter 282, together with all hereditaments and appurtenances belonging thereto (the Property) The property was purchased on September 18, 2015, under the terms of contract sales approved by resolution of the Pine County Board of Commissioners. The default is as follows: 2017 Taxes have not been paid. The Auditor’s Office has received authorization from the Pine County Board of Commissioners to cancel defaulted tax-forfeited land contracts as listed by Resolution adopted February 6, 2018. The County Auditor has begun proceedings under M.S. 559.21 to cancel your contract for deed for the reason or reasons specified above. The contract will be cancelled May 24, 2018 unless, before that date, you pay the total amount due or you secure from a county or district court an order that cancellation of the contract be suspended until all your claims or defenses are finally disposed of by trial, hearing, or settlement. Your action must specifically state those facts and grounds that demonstrate your claims or defenses. If you do not pay the total amount due or secure a court order before May 23, 2018, you will lose all the money paid under the contract, lose your right to possess the property, you may lose your right to assert any claims and defenses, and you will be evicted. If you have any questions about this notice, contact an attorney immediately. A breakdown of the total amount due if paid by May 23, 2018 is listed below: a) 2017 Taxes $ 89.37 b) 2% of Amount in Default $ 1.79 TOTAL DUE: $ 91.16 In addition to the amounts shown above, you will also be required to pay additional interest owed and the cost of publication of this notice upon you. The name, address and telephone number of the County Auditor who is authorized to accept payment is listed below. Since the amounts stated above are subject to increase, please contact the County Auditor’s office at (320) 591-1666 for the exact amount required to redeem your contract and any further information concerning the impending cancellation of your contract. Cathy J. Clemmer, Pine County Auditor-Treasurer Pine County Courthouse 635 Northridge DR NW #240 Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 591-1666 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 22, March 1 and 8, 2018 MISSION CREEK TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF ELECTION AND ANNUAL MEETING Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Mission Creek Township, County of Pine, State of MN that the annual election of Township officers and the Annual Town Meeting will be held Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Mission Creek Town Hall, Beroun, MN. The election poll hours will be from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. At which time voters will elect: One (1) supervi-

sor for a three (3) year term. The township annual meeting will commence at approximately 8:15 p.m. to conduct all necessary business as prescribed by law. In the case of bad weather the date will be moved to the following Tuesday March 20, 2018. BOARD OF CANVASS The Board of Canvass will meet at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday March 14, 2018 to canvass the results of the March 13th 2018 election. The regular scheduled board meeting will immediately follow the board of canvass meeting. Both meetings will be held at the Mission Creek Town Hall in Beroun, Minnesota. Stacy Hancock, clerk Mission Creek Township Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 1 and 8, 2018

Chengwatana Township -Election Notice Public accuracy test of optical scan voting equipment will be done on Saturday, March 10, 2018, at 10:00 am at the Chengwatana Townhall, 27136 Forest Road, Pine City. Absentee voting is available by contacting the clerk at 320-6292208. Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Chengwatana Township, County of Pine, State of MN, that the Annual Election of Town Officers and Annual Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2018; at Chengwatana Town Hall. The election hours are from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at which time the voters will elect: One Supervisor – 3 - year term One Clerk – 2 - year term The Board of Canvass will meet immediately following the close of polls. The Chengwatana Township Annual Meeting will commence at 8:05 pm, March 13, 2018, to conduct all necessary business prescribed by law. In case of inclement weather, the election and meeting may be postponed until Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Katy Overtoom Clerk, Chengwatana Township Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 1 and 8, 2018

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING, ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND BOARD OF CANVASS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified voters of Pokegama Township, Pine County, State of Minnesota that the Annual Election of the Officers and the Annual Township Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 in case of inclement weather, the Annual Election and Meeting will be postponed until the third Tuesday in March and will be notice on WCMP Radio Station and posted at the Town Hall. The Election Polls will be open from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at which time the voters will elect: Supervisor C: Three (3) year term Supervisor D: Three (3) year term The Annual Meeting will commence at 8:15 p.m. to conduct all necessary business prescribed by law. The Annual Meeting and the Annual Election will be held at the Pokegama Town Hall located at 18336 Town Hall Road, Pine City, Minnesota 55063. The Board of Canvass will meet on Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 at the conclusion of business but prior to the adjournment of the 2018 Annual Meeting to certify the election results. Posted: February 22nd, 2018 Susan L. Alderink Administrative Clerk Pokegama Township Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 1 and 8, 2018

NOTICE OF ABSENTEE VOTING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the residents of Pokegama Township that Absentee Voting will be available for those voters who will be absent from the Township, for the Annual Township Election, on March 13th, 2018. The schedule for Absentee Voting at the Pokegama Town Hall located at 18336 Town Hall Road, Pine City Minnesota is: Saturday March 10th, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until noon and Monday March 12th, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Details in obtaining ballots for anyone who will be absent on election day and are unable to come to the Town Hall on the above dates may be obtained by contacting the Clerk at 320-629-3719. Susan L. Alderink Administrative Clerk Pokegama Township Posted: February 22nd, 2018 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 1 and 8, 2018

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www.pinecitymn.com FROM PAGE 17 NOTICE FOR GRAVEL QUOTES: Notice is hereby given that Royalton Township Board will receive quotes for approximately 4500 yards of Class 5 gravel, MN State Specification #3138. Specifications; @ 8-12, with up to 3/4” rock, to be delivered and spread on designated Royalton Township roads between June 15th and August 15th with the proviso that the township schedule must be accommodated with at least four days’ notice. Note: A certified copy of State specification of class 5 gravel, from within the last twelve months, to be submitted in a separate envelope by 6:30 pm March 27, 2018. If not submitted separately quote will not be opened. All quotes must be submitted with current Certificate of Liability insurance, $1,500,000.00 with indemnification coverage on insurance policy. Town Clerk must receive all specifications and quotes in separate envelopes by mail or in person by 6:30 pm, Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Royalton Town Hall, 6052 Royalton Road; Braham, MN 55006; 320-3962982. Royalton Township Board reserves the right to reject any or all quotes. Royalton Township Clerk, Duane P. Swanson Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 8 and 15, 2018 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Quiet Title Court File No. 58-CV-18-101 Ryan Reisdorfer and Deanna Reisdorfer, Plaintiffs vs. Dena Krautbauer, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Zeldora Bjorklund; Roger and Nancy Hoff; CitiFinancial Services, Inc.; Ralph S. and Joan M. Siedow; Brandon D. Marshaw and Rebecca A. Marshaw; Dean E. Radmacher and Paula M. Radmacher; Michael L. Johnson and Mary Ann Johnson; Bruce C. Martin and Susan L. Martin; Sharon K. Olson and Stuart Olson; Joel T. Martin; Karen M. Bazille; Pamela J. Greden, as Trustee of the Pamela Greden Trust dated January 5, 1996; Bradford N. Graves and Victoria L. Graves; Jay Jaeger and Kimberly Ann Jaeger; Robert E. Belland and Marilyn A. Belland; The State of Minnesota by its Attorney General, Lori Swanson; and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint herein,, Defendants. SUMMONS THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO Dena Krautbauer, as Personal Representative of the Estate of

Zeldora Bjorklund; Roger and Nancy Hoff; CitiFinancial Services, Inc.; Ralph S. and Joan M. Siedow; Brandon D. Marshaw and Rebecca A. Marshaw; Dean E. Radmacher and Paula M. Radmacher; Michael L. Johnson and Mary Ann Johnson; Bruce C. Martin and Susan L. Martin; Sharon K. Olson and Stuart Olson; Joel T. Martin; Karen M. Bazille; Pamela J. Greden, as Trustee of the Pamela Greden Trust dated January 5, 1996; Bradford N. Graves and Victoria L. Graves; Jay Jaeger and Kimberly Ann Jaeger; Robert E. Belland and Marilyn A. Belland; The State of Minnesota by its Attorney General, Lori Swanson; and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint herein. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. Plaintiffs have started a lawsuit against you. Plaintiffs’ Complaint against you is attached to this Summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this Summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this summons: Wayne E. Gilbert Lutter, Gilbert & Kvas, LLC 2113 Cliff Drive Eagan, MN 55122 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiffs’ Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiffs should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not Answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiffs everything asked for in the complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance.

Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. REAL ESTATE. This proceeding involves, affects, or brings into question real property located at the following addresses: 16253 Norwood Lane, Pine City, MN 55063; 16365 Norwood Lane, Pine City, MN 55063; and 16397 Norwood Lane, Pine City, MN 55063. The properties are subject to no encumbrances, and have the following legal descriptions: Lot 8, Lot 11 and Lot 12 of Trippler’s Plat, Pine County, Minnesota, and Undesignated Lakeshore Lands lying westerly of the north and south lot lines of Lot 8, Lot 11, and Lot 12, of Trippler’s Plat, Pine County, Minnesota, extending to the low-water mark of Cross Lake, and That portion of Lot 9 of Trippler’s Plat, Pine County, Minnesota, consisting of an eight (8) foot strip of land lying northerly of, and parallel to, the northerly lot line of Lot 8, of Trippler’s Plat, Pine County, Minnesota, extending to the low-water mark of Cross Lake 7. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. 7. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the object of said action is to obtain a judgment declaring that Plaintiffs are the owners in fee simple to the Undesignated Lakeshore Lands lying westerly of the north and south lot lines of Lot 8, Lot 11, and Lot 12, extending to the low-water mark of Cross Lake; and That Plaintiffs are the owners in fee of that portion of Lot 9 consisting of an eight (8) foot strip of land lying northerly of, and parallel to, the northerly lot line of Lot 8, extending to the low-water mark of Cross Lake; and That the said Defendants, and each of them, have no right, title, estate, interest, or lien in or upon said real estate, 8. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that no personal claim is made by Plaintiffs against any of the abovenamed Defendants. Lutter, Gilbert & Kvas, LLC Date: February 12, 2018 /s/ Wayne E. Gilbert Attorney for Plaintiffs 2113 Cliff Drive Eagan, MN 55122 Attorney Registration No. 0034721 Telephone: (651)-452-6693 Facsimile: (651)-452-8316 e-mail: wayne@lgklegal.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 1, 8 and 15, 2018

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 58-PR-18-17 In Re: Estate of David Edward Armit a/k/a David E. Armit, Decedent. NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on April 25, 2018 at 9:00AM, a hearing will be held in this Court at 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, Minnesota, on a petition for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of decedent’s heirs, and for the appointment of Larry A. Armit, whose address is 8226 – 540th Street, Rush City, MN 55069, as personal representative of the decedent’s estate in an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the decedent’s estate, including the power to collect all assets; to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; to sell real and personal property; and to do all necessary acts for the decedent’s estate. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. BY THE COURT Dated: KRISTA MARTIN (Judge) Judge of District Court Pine Court Administrator 2018.02.26 09:48:55-06’00’ Dated: KIM NELSON (Pine Court Administration) Court Administrator/Deputy Feb 26 2018 10:00 AM Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court Nelson, Kim (Pine Court Administration) Feb 26 2018 10:00 AM CABAK LAW, LLC John M. Cabak MN# 0388929 243 Main Street S Pine City, MN 55063 Telephone: 320-629-2529 Facsimile: 855-629-2500 e-mail: john@cabaklaw.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 8 and 15, 2018 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE

DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 58-PR-18-16 In Re: Estate of Clay Terry Drevecky, Decedent. NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on April 16, 2018 at 9:00 AM, a hearing will be held in this Court at 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, Minnesota, on a petition for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of decedent’s heirs, and for the appointment of Jeremy Ungerecht, whose address is 11350 Sunrise Road, Harris, MN 55032, as personal representative of the decedent’s estate in an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the decedent’s estate, including the power to collect all assets; to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; to sell real and personal property; and to do all necessary acts for the decedent’s estate. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. BY THE COURT Dated: HEATHER WYNN (Judge) Judge of District Court 2018.02.23 10:04:13-06’00’ Dated: ELIZABETH OLSON Court Administrator Feb 23 2018 10:05 AM Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court Olson, Elizabeth (Pine Court Administration) Feb 23 2018 10:05 AM CABAK LAW, LLC John M. Cabak MN# 0388929 243 Main Street S, Pine City, MN 55063 Telephone: 320-629-2529 Facsimile: 855-629-2500 e-mail: john@cabaklaw.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 1 and 8, 2018 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 58-PR-18-14 In Re: Estate of Gerald Eugene Tschida,

Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated January 20, 2006. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Jane L. Tschida, whose address is 8931 Maple Shores Dr., Pine City, Minnesota 55063, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Registrar Pine Court Administrator 2018.02.16 07:54:54-06’00’ Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Court Administrator Pine Court Administrator 2018.02.16 07:55:15-06’00’ Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court Nelson, Kim (Pine Court Administration) Feb 16 2018 8:00 AM Patrick B. Moore (MN# 252384) Joslin & Moore Law Offices, P.A. 221 NW 2nd Ave. Cambridge Minnesota 55008 Telephone: (763) 689-4101 Facsimile: (763) 689-9794 Court File No. ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 1 and 8, 2018

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Jeremy ‘Bubby’ Peterson Jeremy “Bubby” Peterson, 41, Oregon, formerly of Moose Lake, died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, from inju-

ries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in Oregon. He was born in Moose Lake where he grew up and attended school. Jeremy worked construction and carpentry in the Pine City and Twin City areas. He moved to Oregon where he worked in the construction and timber industry. Jeremy was just preparing to move to Alaska in June to chase his dreams and begin new adventures. He will be remembered for his love of gardening, cooking, great sense of humor, and love for animals, especially horses and his beloved dog, Gretel. Jeremy is survived by his son, Dominik Peterson of Elk River; mother: Sharon Peterson of Sandstone; father: Jerry (Glenna) Peterson of Moose Lake; three siblings: Lisa (Putski) Mikrot of Kettle River; Tia (Bill) Grutkoski of Sturgeon Lake; and Shawna (Randy) Bailey of Kerrick; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and his loyal friends in Oregon. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Friday, March 9, 2018, at Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake, from 5 p.m. until the 6:30 p.m. Remembrance Service. Spring inurnment will be in Sunset Memorial Cemetery. To sign the guestbook online, go to www.hhkfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake.

MIKE GAINOR | THE PIONEER

COC hosts fundraiser On Friday, March 2 the Pine City Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual beer, wine and liquor tasting fundraiser at the Pine City Country Club.

MARCH 8, 2018

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Meadowbrook 1 & 2 BDRM apartments- Mora, starting at $670 + electric. Available immediately. No smoking, no pets. Contact Denny, 507-269-7639.

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is now the reimbursement rate for AEOA volunteer drivers. Volunteers from throughout Pine County are needed to drive persons to medical appointments and to work. Must have a valid driver’s license, a dependable vehicle, insurance, a clean driving record and pass a background check. Contact Martin Lepak 218-410-9755 martin.lepak@aeoa.org

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