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Study: Pine County Fair brings in $927k BY TERRY SALMELA NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM
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Seven years old, already talking turkey While hunting with his dad Josh, Collin Spinler, age 7, of Pine City shot his first turkey with a 9 inch beard and 3/4 inch spurs on April 22 west of Rock Creek.
In 2017 the University of Minnesota Extension was contracted to survey the attendees and Demolition Derby participants at the Pine County Fair and to estimate the Fair’s economic value to the community and county. A total of 1,065 fair attendees, 58 Demolition Derby participants, 33 Fair vendors, seven non-profit vendors and 24 Pine City businesses responded to a survey during the 2017 Pine County Fair. The survey results were shared at a presentation at the Pine County Courthouse Board Room on April 30 by Brigid Tuck, Senior Economic Analyst in Community Economics and Xinyi Qian, Tourism Specialist with the Tourism Center who are both with the Center for Community Vitality at the University of Minnesota Extension. According to the survey results the estimated total spending in Pine County, due to the Fair, was $926,610. The majority (72 percent) was on the fairgrounds. The Pine County Fair Board spent $312,200 to put on the Fair. Therefore, for every dollar invested by the Fair
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The Demolition Derby contributes to more than one-third of the estimated $926,610 spent due to the Fair.
Board, $3 of additional spending was generated in the county. “That’s a very strong number,” said Brigid Tuck. “The impact of local spending is magnified, as much of the revenue generated is spent locally. Non-profit vendors, the carnival and the Fair Board all spend a major portion of Fair revenues in Pine County.” Separate surveys were conducted for the Fair attendees, Demolition Derby participants, non-profit Fair vendors, for-profit Fair vendors and Pine City businesses. Fifty-nine percent of the attendee SEE FAIR, PAGE 19
Fish kill reported on Pokegama Lake STAFF REPORT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM
Property owners around Pokegama Lake have been reporting finding scores of dead fish washed up along their shores as ice melted. No similar fish kill has been reported on Cross Lake. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR),
lakeshore owners report seeing mostly sheephead (Freshwater Drum), with some carp and suckers present. “We believe (at least at this time) that this kill is likely stress-related due to the extended period of low dissolved oxygen this winter,” a DNR report stated. DNR officials said that they have no record of previous winterkills on Pokegama Lake and do not believe the fish die-off is directly winterkill-induced.
“But given the duration of the winter and the fact that the kill is largely focused on one species, we suspect some sort of stress-induced mortality,” the DNR wrote. “All of the reports that we have received have only relayed fully dead fish; therefore, we do not currently have plans to collect fish samples from the lake. We will look into the extent of the kill via a netting effort in the coming weeks if additional species, especial-
ly those of greater value, begin to wash up.” When snow and ice limit the amount of sunlight reaching aquatic plants, the plants produce less oxygen. Winterkill happens when fish die from depleted oxygen levels. To read the DNR report, visit https:// www.dnr.state.mn.us/areas/fisheries/ hinckley/index.html and click “Area Highlights.”
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Field Day was started by Bill Harter in 1969, as an opportunity for students to showcase the athletic skills they have developed over the school year. More importantly, it is an opportunity to display good sportsmanship in competition. Bill Harter was a beloved teacher and coach and field day was renamed “Harter Field Day” to commemorate and honor his memory. Harter Memorial Field Day is a spring tradition in Pine City. The families of young Dragons come out to cheer on all the competitors, and stroll the halls of Pine City Elementary looking at the familiar names holding past records. The 50th annual Bill Harter Field Day will be held on Friday, May 18. At 8:20 a.m., students should be outside for singing of the National Anthem and field day announcements. Morning session field events (8:30-
11:30 a.m.) Softball Throw: 1) Grade 1, 2) Grade 2, 3) Grade 3 High Jump: 1) Grade 2, 2) Grade 3, 3) Grade 1 Long Jump: 1) Grade 3, 2) Grade 1, 3) Grade 2 Discus: 1) Grade 4 Shot Put: 1) Grade 6 Morning session track events (8:3011:30 a.m.) Grades 4, 5, 6: 220 Yard Dash, 100 Yard Dash, 440 Yard Dash, 440 Yard Relay At 12 p.m. students should be back in their classroom. Afternoon session field events (12:10 2:30 p.m.) Shot Put: 1) Grade 4, 2) None, 3) Grade 5 Discus: 1) Grade 5, 2) Grade 6, 3) None High Jump: 1) Grade 6, 2) Grade 5, 3) Grade 4 Long Jump: 1) None, 2) Grade 4, 3) Grade 6, 4) Grade 5 Afternoon session track events (12:10
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A new batch of competitors will take to the track behind Pine City Elementary for the 50th annual Harter Field Day on May 18.
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Community comes together for ‘Braden’s Journey’ Braden Freetly, 14, found that he had a lot of friends on April 28. The Pine City American Legion was packed with supporters of the young man battling muscular dystrophy. Funds raised will be used to help with modifications to his home, such as wider doorways, easier bathroom/shower access, and other construction that will allow him to participate in all family activities indoors and out.
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Pine City polka pals party with the Jolly Zuks Pine City polka friends took a trip to the Wisconsin Dells. The Chula Vista Resort hosted a weekend polka fest including their favorite group the Jolly Zuks of Sturgeon Lake. Readers can show their Pine City pride by submitting pictures of themselves in exotic locations throughout the world. Send all photos to editor@pinecitymn.com.
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Presentation, discussion on City Hall There will be a special meeting of the Pine City Council at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 10 at Pine Government Center (315 Main Street S) to discuss options for the future of Pine City’s city hall. A presentation by city engineer SEH will begin at 6:45 p.m. Refreshments will be provided.
Magnificent Red Hatters On Thursday, May 10, 10:30 a.m., The Magnificent Red Hatters will visit the Pine County History Museum in Askov. Enjoy some history, visit the gift shop and lunch at the Little Mermaid restaurant after, located at the museum. For cost or more information, contact Terry McConnell at 320-6290073. Friends and guests are always welcome.
Scout & Morgan author visit Scout & Morgan Books in Cambridge, Minnesota will welcome award-winning local author Cary Griffith on Thursday, May 10, 6:30-8 p.m. Cary’s latest book, Gunflint Burning: Fire in the Boundary Waters tells the dramatic details of the 2007 Ham Lake fire, one of the largest wildfires in Minnesota’s history which destroyed 75,000 acres of forest, 144 buildings, and cost 11 million dollars. For more information contact Judith Kissner at 763-689-2474.
MAY 11 PCftA gallery opening The next gallery exhibit at Pine Center for the Arts, downtown Pine City, is set to open on Friday, May 11, and will celebrate the creations of local artists participating in the first Black and White exhibit. 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.
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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, May 12. 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.
MAY 13 Mother’s Day brunch and tribute performance On Sunday, May 13 the public is invited to a Mother’s Day Brunch buffet at 10:30 a.m. at the Braham Event Center, followed by a free Simon & Garfunkel tribute performance presented by the Guthrie Brothers at 1 p.m. RSVP for the brunch by May 6 by calling 320-396-3177 or visit www.brahamcenter.org.
at Hinckley-Finlayson High School on Wednesday, May 16 from 1-3 p.m. The two-hour class reviews the four parts of Medicare: A thru D, Medicare enrollment requirements, deadlines and Medicare fees and benefits. Call 1-800-333-2433 to register (to ensure materials are available for everyone).
MAY 16 - 18 Auxiliary Poppy Days The Pine City American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Days will be Wednesday through Friday, May 16, 17 and 18. The Auxiliary will be distributing poppies at various locations in Pine City to help remember our veterans and their sacrifices for our country. Donations of any amount are sincerely appreciated in return for a poppy to proudly wear during May. Proceeds from poppy donations are used only for programs to benefit veterans, active military and their families. Email sylsever@gmail.com with any questions.
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Women’s Christian Connection The Women’s Christian Connection will meet on Monday, May 14, 7 p.m., in Tobies’ Big Kettle Room in Hinckley for an evening themed “Projects with Purpose” featuring the Sandstone Quarry Lions’ Quilt Project. Music guests will be Pat Almos and Friends of Hinckley. Speaker will be Monica Mueller sharing how faith brought beauty in brokenness. Reservations may be made by calling Mary at 320-245-2783; walk-ins are also welcome.
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Freshwater Fair Pine County and Mora 5th grade students will be attending the 19th Pokegama Lake Association’s Freshwater Fair on Thursday, May 17 from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Held at the Pine County Fairgrounds, the fair features 16 learning stations covering a variety of topics on environmental and wildlife stewardship, emphasizing water quality and aquatic invasive species. The public is welcome. For more information email lynquilt@msn.com.
Salvation Army Veterans Picnic
Driver improvement refresher A 55+ driver improvement course (four-hour refresher) will take place on Tuesday, May 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Rush City High School. Preregistration is required. For information or to register call 320-308-1408, 888-234-1294, or visit www.mnsafetycenter.org.
On Thursday, May 17 veterans and their families are invited to a Salvation Army Veterans Picnic at the Salvation Army Northwoods Camp in Finlayson. There will be food, fun, games, prizes and tours from 4-7 p.m. RSVPs are requested by May 7 by calling 651-746-3538.
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MAY 19 Hawaiian luau at the library Children in kindergarten through third grade are invited to a Hawaiian luau in celebration of the Aloha state and the end of another school year. This Super Saturday party will be held from 10:30-11:45 a.m. Saturday, May 19 at the Rush City Public Library, where participants can come dressed in tropical attire as they learn about Hawaii. No registration is necessary. For more information, visit ecrlib.org.
MAY 21 ‘Breakfast with Beatrice’ author visit at the library Beatrice Ojakangas has authored a new book with timeless recipes for delicious breakfasts from Scandinavia to lands around the globe. This Minnesota author will discuss “Breakfast with Beatrice: 250 Recipes from Sweet Cream Waffles to Swedish Farmer’s Omelets” at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 21 at the Pine City Public Library. For more information, visit www.ecrlib.org.
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The Pine City city-wide Parade of Garage Sales begins at 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 12. Check the May 6 edition of the Advertiser or the May 10 edition of the Pioneer for a full listing of sale locations and details.
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Kids Crafts at Mille Lacs Kids ages 6 and up are invited to Mille Lacs Indian Museum on Saturday, May 12 between 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. to learn how to decorate an Ojibwe-style shoulder bag to take home. While there, visit the “Native Skywatchers –Earth-Sky Connections” community art exhibit that runs through May 24. For cost, admission or more informa-
The Pine County Genealogy Group will meet at Ryders’ Bar & Grill in Henriette (corner CR-11 & MN-107) on Wednesday, May 16. A dutch lunch will start at 11 a.m. followed by a presentation by Mayor Giles Nelson and others on the history of Henriette. The public and especially those who can add information on the history of the town are welcome to attend. Email lynquilt@msn.com for more information.
Medicare 101 Senior LinkAge Line is offering a free Medicare 101-Medicare Basics class
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The Senior High Choir Pops Concert will be Thursday May 17, at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend this free concert held in the PCHS auditorium. Call 320-629-4131 or email jkrinke@isd578.org for more information.
MAY 23 The next meeting of the Snake River Valley Conservation Club (SRVCC) will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 7:30 p.m., at the club house on the Pine County Fairgrounds. Contact Mark Madison at mmadison@ northlc.com with any questions.
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MAY 18 Designer purse bingo The Pine City Country Club is hosting a designer purse bingo event on Friday, May 18 at 10413 Golf Course Rd. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission includes both dinner and bingo packet. Proceeds benefit Pine City Youth Hockey. Seating is
The Ruby’s Pantry food distribution is the fourth Thursday of each month at the Armory in Pine City. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. and food distribution will take place Thursday, May 24, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. For information call Julie Samuelson at 320-496-3009 or visit www.rubyspantry.org.
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SENIOR DINING May 14-18 Monday: Deviled pork chop, oven roasted potatoes, cauliflower, wheat bread, mandarin oranges Tuesday: Hot roast beef sandwich, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, fluffy lime gelatin Wednesday: Spaghetti noodles, tomato meat sauce, Italian lettuce salad, fresh fruit, garlic bread, two-tone dessert Thursday: Roasted turkey, whipped potatoes w/gravy, broccoli normandy, wheat dinner roll, peaches Friday: Baked ham, sweet potatoes, harvard beets, wheat bread, oatmeal cake 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 worst form of government’ I can’t blame anyone who gets a little bit cynical about the election process this time of year. The political ads on TV are just starting, and soon they’re going to dominate the airwaves, each side depicting the other in the most monstrous terms possible. It’s enough to make you want to watch nothing but Netflix from now until Nov. 7. That said, you have to look to the future with a certain Editor’s amount of hope. When you think about what our country Soapbox has been through over the last 242 years – revolution, depresMike sions, civil war, world wars, threats of nuclear armagedGainor don and more – the troubles we’re dealing with right now seem like relatively small potatoes. Sure, there are a few people in power I feel aren’t good for the country, and I’d like to replace them – but all of us could say that at any point in history. And elections are our process for doing exactly that, so as backward and broken as it sometimes feels, we need to remember that this weird, unwieldy, inefficient system has kept us together as a country for a couple of centuries. With that in mind, here are a few guidelines for letters to the editor through the course of the election season. Some of these are already in place at the Pioneer; all will be enforced for political letters to the editor from the upcoming issue until the Nov. 6 election: • Any candidate filing to run for election in any position will be allowed to publish one press release announcing their intent to run. • Letters to the editor are limited to 500 words. • Letters about election-related issues and candidates are, as always, subject to editing for libel. Statements of fact which cannot be confirmed by Pioneer staff may be removed, or the writer asked for proof of their accuracy. • Letters from the same writer will not be published more frequently than once every four issues. Exceptions may be made for rebuttals. • Letters originating from writers within the Pioneer circulation area will be given preference. • The Pioneer will not publish letters that have been copied from another source and/or mailed out in bulk. • Letters by campaign managers or the candidates themselves will not be accepted. • If several letters are submitted in the same week presenting the same argument, one letter may be selected from among those submitted to be printed. • The last publication date for letters criticizing candidates will be the week of Oct. 18. The last publication date for election letters of support will be the week of Oct. 25. No election letters will be printed in the newspaper published the week of Nov. 1. • All letters are subject to editing, and the Pioneer reserves the right to print or not to print any letter. As Winston Churchill famously said, “Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time.” What we’ve got is far from perfect, but at the very least we have the freedom to speak up about what’s wrong, and demand that it be put right.
An open letter from Governor Mark Dayton To the People of Minnesota: For over seven years, you have entrusted me with the responsibilities of governing our great State. First among them, I believe, is giving our schoolchildren and other students the best possible educations. Their futures and our state’s future depend on it. Restoring adequate state funding for our schools, colleges, and universities has been key to providing those opportunities. Now, I am asking for your help to convince Legislators — for the sake of our schools, our students, and their futures — that those responsibilities must be their highest priorities as well. Right now, at least 59 school districts across Minnesota are facing serious budget deficits. As a result, many hundreds of teachers are at risk of losing their jobs. Many already have. If those deficits are not resolved, further layoffs will proceed, and our students will suffer – with crowded classrooms, cuts to their curriculums, and more. As your Governor, I have the responsibility to do something about it – to give all our kids the worldclass educations they need, and the brighter futures they deserve. That is why I have proposed one-time
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Emergency School Aid that would boost per-pupil state investments in K-12 education by two percent in the coming school year, increasing funding for every school district in Minnesota. But I cannot make it happen without the support of your State Legislators. Unfortunately, Republican Legislative Leaders are not yet supporting this school aid. Rather than help our schools and schoolchildren through this emergency, their House and Senate caucuses would protect multinational corporations from paying up to $255 million in taxes on profits they have sheltered overseas. In the years before I became Governor, our schools became severely under-funded. Between 2003 and 2012, state funding for K-12 education declined by $2,000 per student. State leaders borrowed $1.9 billion from our school districts to pay the State’s bills. Facing budget cuts, districts across Minnesota were forced to make layoffs and ask voters to raise their own property taxes. Seeing the financial challenges facing our schools, I promised Minnesotans that, if I were elected Governor in 2010, I would increase state support for K-12 education every
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year – no excuses, no exceptions. I have kept my promise. Since 2011, we have invested an additional $2 billion in E-12 education. We have repaid all of the money that was previously borrowed from our schools. We have provided free, all-day kindergarten to all of our five year-old children. And we have made high-quality pre-kindergarten available to thousands of our youngest learners. But even so, the state’s school aid increases over the past seven years have restored only half of what Minnesota schools lost in the previous decade. Our students deserve better. And I need your help, one last time in my final Legislative Session, to convince Legislators to prioritize our children’s needs over corporate profits. With a $329 million projected budget surplus, we can certainly afford it. Please contact your Legislators and remind them that they, too, have no greater responsibility than giving all our students the educations they deserve. Thank you for your help.
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Fishing opener here at last BY JEFF LEDERMANN MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
So you might have heard that fishing is a big deal in Minnesota. Maybe you’ve even thought it sounds kind of fun. Then reality sets in and here comes the list of chores, hassles and other plans – all those reasons we end up watching beautiful vistas through our friends’ social media feeds instead of enjoying Minnesota’s great outdoors ourselves. Well I’m here to tell you, you can fish and I’m here to stoke your fear of missing out. That’s right, chores and other plans will always be there. But not the fishing. No, it’s not mandatory that you fish. Nobody is forcing you to get out and see beauty in Minnesota so striking that it takes your breath away – lakes, streams, rocks and forests that are better in person despite any after-the-fact social media filter. That loon that swims by won’t notify you when it’s going to do that again. The turtle may continue to sit on a nearby log, but then how would you know? And then there’s you – how do you know what your problems will look like with the perspective you gain in a day of relaxing on the water with some peace and quiet? The paradox is that fishing is about more than catching fish. And for people who do catch fish, many find it’s all they think about this time of year. Out of the 1.4 million licensed anglers in Minnesota, about half a million take part in the great annual
tradition of fishing opener, this year on Saturday, May 12. Of course, “fishing opener” is a bit of a misnomer since fishing remains open all year for many species including popular and fast-biting species like bluegill or crappies. Fishing opener marks the day fishing can begin for walleye, northern pike and trout in lakes. But it’s more than that. For many, fishing opener is a time to be with family and friends, reminiscing on old memories and making new ones. For others, fishing opener is the first chance to feel that tug on the line and the excitement and anticipation to see what is on the other end. That first fish fry is the hope for some who aim to bring home a healthy and tasty meal of fish they catch and prepare themselves. You can even pat yourself on the back for fishing. It’s good for Minnesota. Fishing supports local businesses and rural economies. And purchasing licenses, fishing equipment and boat fuel supports conservation. That’s because license sales and federal excise taxes on fishing equipment and boat fuel fund the majority of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ basic fish management and fishing programs that help continue great fishing for future generations. I hope you don’t miss out on great fishing during the opener or sometime this summer, and make memories with old and new friends. If you want to start fishing, ask someone who does if they’ll take you along. Check out mndnr.gov/fishmn for what you need to get started.
Give farmers affordable health care BY GARY WERTISH MINNESOTA FARMERS UNION PRESIDENT
“The burdens on family farmers are increasing every day. We can help ease one of those burdens with more access to affordable health care. It’s time for the Legislature to end the partisan cycle of blame and pass a health care plan that takes the heavy costs off the backs of family farmers.” — Gary Wertish, Minnesota Farmers Union President Despite all the debate about health care policy in Washington, D.C., last summer, Congress did not come up with a solution. Rather, it ended up being another round of finger-pointing and arguments about repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act. That means the family farmers who had been struggling with high premiums, some up to $40,000 a year, had no reprieve. Others are forced to go uninsured. This is not acceptable for those who do one of the most dangerous jobs there is. The Minnesota Legislature has a
chance to ease that burden for the farmers in our state. In 2017, Gov. Mark Dayton proposed adding a “buy-in” option to the MinnesotaCare program, which allows eligible working families a way to get more affordable health insurance premiums. He has revised the proposal and re-introduced it earlier this month. Several of our members use MinnesotaCare now. Others, such as Brian and Therese Romsdahl of Watonwan County, could benefit from being able to buy into it. The Romsdahls, who raise grains and beef, said in our meeting with Gov. Dayton, that they owed $33,000 in health care costs in a year. Moved by their story, Dayton invited them as guests to his recent State of the State address and recognized them for the good work they do as family farmers, while calling on lawmakers to act on health care. A better option is needed to help the Romsdahls and countless other Minnesota farmers continue to grow our food. With so many unable to break even on their farm businesses right now, reducing
costs in as many places as possible is critical. Partisan fighting isn’t going to help anyone. Under Dayton’s 2018 proposal, the MinnesotaCare Buy-In would reimburse medical providers at the same rate as Medicare enrollees, which would strengthen the financial health of small and rural health practices. It would expand health insurance choices for families across the state, especially those in rural Minnesota. Enrollees would pay their own premiums, so it would be of no additional cost to taxpayers. According to the proposal, it would take a one-time startup cost. Feedback in favor of the buy-in option has been positive. It’s not perfect, but MinnesotaCare has been working for 26 years. The burdens on family farmers are increasing every day. We can help ease one of those burdens with more access to affordable health care. It’s time for the Legislature to end the partisan cycle of blame and pass a health care plan that takes the heavy costs off the backs of family farmers.
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To the Editor: We had quite the winter fish kill on Pokegama Lake. All of God’s creatures have a purpose in both living and dying. It appears that the majority of the fish were Sheepshead with a few Carp mixed in. Although the majority of fishermen will not shed any tears, we will have to see what impact it will have on remaining species and plants. The eagles have been feasting on the fish as they have surfaced in open water areas. I am surprised they can even fly after gorging themselves. Halos to those lake owners who have removed the decaying fish from their shoreline as they have been wind and current driven. Pitchforks to those lake owners who wait for the current or wind to change and carry the dead fish off their property, only to make it someone else’s problem. Tom Rice Pine City
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To the Editor: May is Poppy Month. Wearing a poppy is our chance to honor and remember our Veterans. The American Legion Auxiliary adopted the poppy as its memorial flower in 1921. The red poppy has become a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since post World War I to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars to protect our freedom. Each year in May, American Legion Family members distribute poppies in exchange for contributions to assist active-duty military, veterans, and their families. All proceeds from your Poppy donations are used for the following programs: -For the rehabilitation of veterans honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces. -For the rehabilitation of hospitalized military service personnel returning home and awaiting discharge, who require treatment in service hospitals. - For the welfare of all veterans honorably discharged from the U.S. active-duty military personnel, and the families of those veterans and active-duty military personnel, where financial and medical need is evident. Auxiliary members will be distributing poppies May 16-18. Poppies will also be available at the American Legion Post in Pine City. Please wear your poppy with pride and remembrance. Pine City American Legion Auxiliary Unit 51 Poppy Committee
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NEWSLINE Minnesota Vikings pick Lee’s Pro Shop The Minnesota Vikings have picked their new custom uniform stitcher, and have named Pine City’s Lee’s Pro Shop as their new provider of official game jerseys. For more visit https://www.kare11. com/article/sports/pinecity-company-stitchingfor-vikings/89-548193825
High School pops concert coming up The Pine City High School Senior High Pops Concert is coming up on Thursday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Pine City High School Auditorium. All are invited to come and hear the young people of this community perform in this free concert.
Victims point to elderly Pine City priest Both the Star Tribune and USA Today have published stories on Louis Brouillard, a 96-year-old retired priest living in Pine City and accused of abusing 60 boys while serving in Guam. For more visit http://www.startribune. com/minnesota-priest-accused-of-abusing-60-boysin-guam/481834121/
house numbers. “If a homeowner plans to install a new mailbox or replace a worn one, he/she must use Postal Service– approved traditional, contemporary or locking full/ limited service mailboxes,” said Witke. “Customers should be careful when purchasing curbside mail receptacles because the use of unapproved boxes is prohibited.” Customers may use a custom-built mailbox, however, it must conform to local, state, federal laws, and highway regulations. Customers must consult with the Postmaster or her designer to ensure the mailbox is consistent with guidelines applying to flag, size, strength, and quality of construction, and to ensure there are no violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Spire Credit Union gets facelift The Pine City branch for Spire Credit Union has been under construction the last several months as updates were made to both office spaces and the lobby entrance for the facility. All are invited to stop by and see the changes.
Repair mailboxes now Pine City Postmaster Kathleen Witke is asking all Pine City homeowners to inspect and repair their mailboxes. “Repairing suburban and rural mailboxes improves the appearance of our community and makes delivering and receiving mail safer for our carriers and customers,” Witke said. The Postal Service makes this annual request because of the wear and tear that occurs to mailboxes every year. “This is especially important because of the effects of the summer and winter weather we had this past year,” she adds. Some of the typical activities that need to be done include: replacing loose hinges on a mailbox door, repainting a mailbox that may have rusted or started peeling, remounting a mailbox post if loosened and replacing or adding
New lawyer joins Pine City firm Katie M. Elliott has joined Ledin, Hofstad, Troth & Fleming as an associate attorney. Katie focuses her practice in family law, representing clients in divorce, child custody and support, maintenance and alimony, adoption, orders for protection and harassment restraining orders, and general practice. For a consultation, call 320-629-7537 or visit us online at www.LedinandHofstad.com.
Drivers, farmers need to use caution Motorists traveling on Minnesota highways this spring need to be aware of large farm equipment moving from farm to farm, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. “Planting season is in full swing and farmers in every corner of the state are out on the highways,”
said Ray Starr, acting state traffic engineer. “Motorists need to be prepared to encounter slow-moving farm vehicles, especially on rural, two-lane roads.” Farm equipment is large and heavy, making it hard for operators to accelerate, slow down and stop. The equipment also makes wide turns and sometimes cross over the center line. In addition, farm vehicles can create large blind spots, making it difficult for operators to see approaching vehicles. All of these factors can cause serious crashes. Over the past five years, there were 688 crashes involving farm vehicles that resulted in 23 fatalities and 348 injuries. Nearly half of the fatalities were an occupant of the farm vehicle. Twenty-two percent of all farm equipment crashes and 29 percent of the fatalities were distraction-related. Other factors were speed-related and alcohol-related. Motorists should: • When approaching farm equipment, slow down and use caution. • Watch for debris dropped by trucks. It is safer to brake or drive through debris than to veer into oncoming cars or off the road. • Wait for a safe place to pass. • Wear seatbelts. • Drive with headlights on at all times. Farm equipment operators should: • Use lights and flashers to make equipment more visible. • Use slow-moving vehicle emblems on equipment traveling less than 30 mph. • Consider using a follow vehicle when moving equipment, especially at night.
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Art show offers contrasts The Pine Center for the Arts welcomes 13 artists to its first Black and White exhibit. “We’re very excited about the diversity of work submitted for the show,” said Shawnda Schelinder, Pine Center for the Arts board member. “In addition to some of our favorite local artists, we also have artists who have never shown their art at the gallery before. The variety of artwork and media is truly impressive.” Artists include: Sharon Howell, Brenna Richardson, Claudia Hanson, Kevin Malone, Melissa Strand, Sarah Rydberg, Patricia Wagner, Jeff Bracken, Shawnda Schelinder, Kathy Marenchin, Ward Mehlan, Kathryn Flom and Terry Flick. Artists and the public are invited to a special Art After Work reception from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, May 11. For more information visit www.pinecenter.org.
Join Pine County Parade The Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes organizations, businesses, fire departments, and visiting communities to begin submitting their registration for the 2018 Pine County Parade. The annual event is held in conjunction with the Pine County Fair and is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 4 at 4 p.m. To find out more visit www.pinecitychamber.com
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Girl Scouts do Pine City a good deed in 1968 with which he was working, ran away. He was working with a potato planter at the time and when a pole broke on the planter, the horses were frightened and bolted. Last Friday evening at 9:37 p.m. Pine City and surrounding communities participated in the all-state surprise black-out. Pine City was given a rating of 100 percent by officials, despite a few infractions of the signals and regulations.
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10 Years Ago, 2008 A 34 year-old Pine City firefighter died from unknown causes on the way to a fire call on Tuesday afternoon. Jeremy Lee Jylka of Pine City collapsed in the fire truck he was riding in while on the way to a grass fire near the transfer station between Pine City and Hinckley. According to Pine County Deputy Steve Ovick, dispatch took the call of Jylka’s collapse around noon. Middle distance runner Jared Clementson received this year’s E.L. “Duce” Rasmussen Award as one of the University of Minnesota-Duluth’s top athletes. Over 300 people attended “To Write With Light; a Photographic Art Exposition” held at the North West Fur Post this past weekend. Bridgit Ausmus of Pine City doesn’t know whether to call geocaching a hobby or a sport. Whatever it is, her friend and co-worker Kathie Martineau of North Branch said, “It’s just addicting. Once you have tried it and made a find, you are hooked.” For some time now, various people in the Pine City community have tossed around the idea of creating a center to celebrate and support the arts in our area. Kris Seuntjens and Elisa Mills are the most recent to consider the possibility, and they decided to find out just how serious people were about the idea.
25 Years Ago, 1993 Mary Skalicky, Beroun, is the only challenger on the Tuesday, May 18 Pine City School Board ballot. Three terms expire this year, and the three incumbents, Doug Anderson, Debbie Bombard and Oscar Thorson, all hope to be re-elected. The Pioneer met with all four candidates last week to talk about school district issues. Cosmetic improvements might have been the theme for the Pine City Council meeting on Wednesday, May 5. As a result of actions taken at the meeting, the city’s municipal liquor store will have a back-lighted canopy sign, the voyageur carving will be fenced in wrought iron and broken plastic has been replaced at the playground in Robinson Park. When an estimated 1.5 million Minnesota anglers head to the lakes for the 1993 fish opener May 15, some of them will leave their licenses at home. Failing to carry fishing licenses is one of the most common violations found by the Department of Natural Resources
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Kids, calf become pals in 1993 Squirt couldn’t believe all the attention she received when she made a trip to town in May 1993. The one-week old calf, from the Tom and Debbie Valvoda farm, gave Pine City Nursery School kids a chance to get to know a Holstein that was just their size.
conservation officers each year. The time-honored traditions associated with weddings are taken for granted, but brides didn’t always wear white, and the wedding cake as known today, did not appear until the time of the Civil War. On Saturday, May 15, the Hinckley Fire Museum and the Mora History Center will each open a cooperative wedding exhibit that will explore some of these traditions. Donna Lehman, a Pine City High School graduate, has been named to the winter quarter dean’s list at Rochester Community College.
50 Years Ago, 1968 Girl Scout Troop 43 spent their regular meeting doing a good deed for Pine City when they cleaned up litter and debris at the public boat landing from the highway 61 bridge to 5th Avenue NE. The girls picked up enough litter to almost fill a garbage truck. The Loyalty Day and Clean Up, Paintup and fix-up program was held last Wednesday afternoon in Robinson Park with Becky Stennes being crowned the 1968 Poppy Queen. Following the opening of bids, the Pine City village council voted to purchase a color television set for the
municipal lounge from Dorow Furniture at a cost of $343.45. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Engler, Hinckley, on the birth of their daughter, Laura Kathleen, born May 6.
75 Years Ago, 1943 The Soderbeck ferry is now in operation. Edwin C. Peters, living west of Pokegama Lake, was seriously injured Saturday morning, when the horses
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Fire at the county fair grounds at about 4 o’clock last Saturday afternoon, totally destroyed the big administration building and the poultry and vegetable exhibit buildings just west of it, together with all the livestock sheds between them and the new livestock barn at the west side of the grounds. The only buildings left standing are the school exhibits building, the grandstand and the stock barn. A meeting of the stockholders was held at once called by President Stuck in the village hall on Tuesday afternoon. At the meeting it was decided to rebuild the main building at once if possible, making it fireproof throughout, with concrete floor and walls and slate roof. The traveling public earnestly requests you pedestrians or drivers of automobiles or teams to “keep to the right” at the corners in Pine City where signs request you to. Your action may avert a serious accident.
125 Years Ago, 1893 All that was needed to bring out the leaves on the trees was a warm rain which we got on Wednesday evening of this week. Spring has at last come with all its beauty and loveliness, but it took a long time for it to get here.
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Just look for the parade of garage sales signs. You’ll find great bargains at sales all within the area! Sales start at 7 a.m.
1. Myron (Mike) Holcomb 115 1st Ave. SE, Pine City Woodworking tools, lots of tools, other misc., ext. ladders and stepladders, 40 lb. LP tanks, 2 kids bicycles.
Church 410 Main St. S., Pine City 320-629-3683 Fri., May 11, 2-6pm; Sat., May 12, 7am-2pm. Clothes (adult/ children’s), books, household items, misc.
2. Sale 16197 Norwood Ln., Pine City May 10, 11, 12, 8am5pm. Something for everyone! Tools, household items, guitar amplifier, retro items, tent, furniture, antiques, sewing machines, women’s accessories, dock floats, misc. pvc plumbing, steel boat lift w/cover, ceiling light fixture.
8. Garage Sale 112 6th Ave. SE, Pine City (across from Lakeside Nursing Home on Cross Lake) Women’s plus size new and used, misc. household, girls’ clothes, toys, some furniture, lemonade and treat stand.
3. Sale 7425 560th St., Pine City Fri., May 11, 11am-4pm; Sat., May 12, 7am-4pm. Lots of household items, linens galore, infant girls’ clothes, baby items, and toys. Come check us out! 4. Benson Family 920 7th Ave. SW, Pine City Toys, crafts/holiday items, clothes from infant to adult, household, something for everyone. 5. Jacqueline Hanson 18290 Creekside Court, Pine City (2 miles west of McDonald’s just off Henriette Road) Thurs., May 10, 6-8pm; Fri., May 11, 8am-4pm; Sat., May 12, 7am-4pm. Longaberger collectibles, baskets, pottery, dishware, genuine rabbit fur scarves, genuine and imitation gemstone jewelry, used clothing. 6. Louise Sherry 15465 Edgewater Rd. NE, Pine City (N. of fairgrounds off Airport Rd.) Partial estate. 100s of items. 7. Zion Lutheran
9. John & Joyce Lindquist Estate Sale Garage Sale 320-629-2227 1010 Third Ave. SW, Pine City May 12, 8am-4pm. Vintage fish decoys, antiques, furniture, glassware, vintage ammo crates, vintage prints, collectibles pottery,signs,toys,hats, quilts, linens. 10. Sue Sauter 19982 Northern Road SE, Pine City Household, Agri Fab lawn sweeper, 20’ Keller extension ladder, engine hoist, fish house, auger, antique mower, baby swing, walker. 11. A Place For You 220 3rd Ave. SW, Pine City (east side of building in parking lot) Bicycles, furniture, clothes, household goods. 12. Karen Stumne & families, Kristen & Tim Struss 660 2nd St. NE, Pine City (1 block east of Legion) Fri., May 11, 11am-?; Sat., May 12, 7am-2pm; Wed., May 16, 7am-1pm. Something for everyone! Lots of kids’ clothing - girls’ size 6 to teen and boys’ size 10 to teen and adult, household items, sinks, Avon, furniture (dressers/serger),
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tomato/pepper plants and flowers. Come see us! 13. Dolores Glasow 1632 Hillside Ave. SW, Pine City Dishes, kitchen, furniture, tools, food processor. 14. Sale 577 Chadwood Ln. SW, Pine City Friday, May 11, 8am4pm; Sat., May 12, 7am4pm. Adult clothing, household, homemade potholders, homeschool books, call ducks, poultry supplies, HO trains, diecast, PS2, leaf blower, flower planters, collectibles. 15. Mary Drazan and Family 15 2nd St.SE, Pine City Fri., May 11, 4-7pm; Sat., May 12, 7am-4pm. Baby stuff, newborn girls’ up to 3 to 6 months, boys’ clothes up to 6, 7, shoes, toys, household, adult clothes, much more. 16. Multifamily Sale 2008 Oak Dr. SW, Pine City Wed., May 9, 8am-3pm; Sat., May 12, 8am-4pm. Household, yard, misc., girls’ clothes size 6-10, juniors, misses. 17. Sale 13944 Linden Tree Rd, Grasston Clothing, household items, toys, misc. 18. Sale 1200 1st Ave. NW, Pine City Fri., May 11, 8am-4pm; Sat., May 12, 7am-2pm. Junior girls’ clothing and shoes, boys’/girls’ clothes size 8-18, men’s/ women’s clothing, toys, misc. household. 19. Dorothy McKenzie & Family 320-629-2693 7423 Brunswick Rd., Braham House plants, craft items (gifts), collectibles, household items, etc. 20. Lynda Dahl 1115 8th St. SW, Pine City (garage on Clark Ave.) Girls’ clothes up to 4T, quilting fabric and supplies, misc. household. 21. Stream & Knopf 651-497-8584 19424 Crossway Rd., Pine City Men’s and women’s stuff and a little bit of
everything. 22. Sale 715 Highview Loop SE, Pine City Kitchen items, this & that. 23. Multi-Family Sale 806 8th St. SW, Pine City Fri., May 11, 9am-?; Sat., May 12, 7am-? Boys’/girls’ clothes - newborn-10/12, women’s/men’s L-3X clothes, shoes, toys, DVDs, games, books, craft items, sporting equipment, lots of fun stuff.
30. First Presbyterian Youth First Presbyterian, 405 Main St. S., Pine City 7am-1pm. Multi-Family “Flea Market” Sale plus baked goods and brats. Proceeds support our youth ministry. 31. Maxine Dailey 425 Riverview Ave SE, Pine City Fri. & Sat., May 11 & 12. Small refrigerator, toasters, crockpots, fans and much more.
24. Sale 16252 Par Circle SW, Pine City Fri., May 11, 3-6pm; Sat., May 12, 7am-2pm. Boys’, girls’, men’s and women’s clothes, toys, household items, Longaberger baskets, camper and much more.
32. Multi-Family Sale 15095 Edgewater Rd. NE, Pine City Thurs.-Sun., May 10-13, 8am-5pm. Toys, kids’ clothes NB juniors, men’s clothes, women’s clothes S-3X, Christmas, lots misc. too much to list.
25. Sale 136 7th Ave. SE, Pine City Sat., May 12, 7am/if inclement weather May 19. Downsizing everything. Tables, chairs, books, furniture, tools, dishes, bikes, pics, anything possible, new used.
33. Family Sale 210 5th Ave SE, Pine City (Jeff’s Outdoor Services, in the west garage) Sat., May 12, 7am-1pm. Children’s clothing girls’ and boys’, baby items, kids’ toys, outside play toys, men’s and women’s clothing, misc. household items.
26. Cassie Gerner 8496 580th St., Pine City Tons of men’s and women’s clothing, junior name brand girls’ clothing, some girls’ 14/16 and tons of misc.
34. Sandy Mayer 21320 Orchard Dr., Pine City May 10, 11 & 12 Men’s, women’s, children’s - XXL to baby, misc., new stuff added daily.
27. Sale 320 5th Ave. NE, Pine City Clothes - men’s, women’s, girls’, lots of boys’ NB-4T, household items, furniture, Paparazzi and more. 28. Stephan,Gramse, Peterson, Johnson 560 8th St.SW, Pine City Fri., May 11, 7am-5pm; Sat., May 12, 7am-3pm. Girls’ clothes and shoes: newborn - 7/8, boys’ clothes and shoes: newborn - 5T, toys, books, household, men’s and women’s clothes, tools, wood stove, Fairbanks grain scale, drill press, NordicTrack treadmill, old chain saws. 29. Dot Kurzhals 25297 Red Robin Rd., Pine City 7am-5pm. Multi-Family Sale. Household items, boys’, girls’, men’s and women’s clothing, other misc. items.
35. Joy Pogones 21114 Oak Grove Dr., Pine City Wed., May 9, 8am-5pm; Sat., May 12, 7am-5pm. Christmas, Halloween, stamp sets, scrapbooking, plant pots, garden deco, clothing, lawn items, misc. household items. 36. Westerman/ Slade 27993 Monument Rd., Brook Park (1 mile south on County Road 126) Books, dishes, clothes, furniture, assorted sewing machines, crafts. Motivated to sell.
37. Hailey’s Costa Rica Fundraiser 320-591-0128 9084 Brook Dr., Pine City May 11 & 12 Freewill donation unless marked otherwise. Household, Young Living, clothing, etc. Help Hailey go to Costa Rica. 38. Sale 8159 Government Rd., Pine City (1 mi. north of Hwy. 70) Wed., May 9, 8am-1pm; Fri., May 11, 8am-1pm; Sat., May 12, 7am-1pm. Moving Sale. Household, kids’ bikes, tools, toys, games, snowshoes, sewing machines. 39. Heidi Gainor 11455 Henriette Rd., Pine City Multi-Family Sale. Clothes, furniture, 31 Bags, more. 40. Nancy Lucht 1630 Airwaves Rd.NE, Pine City Priced To Sell Fri., May 11, 4-7pm; Sat., May 12, 7am-2pm. Home decor, kitchenware, holiday items, yard/garden, bed/bath, jr/women’s clothing, guys’ clothing, mobility scooter, too much to list! 41. Katie & Troy Schmidt 1015 1st Ave. NW, Pine City Baby items, clothing, small furniture and other misc. household items. 42. Rypkema/Moore 1005 Rypkema Rd. NE, Pine City China hutch, ladies’ clothing, kitchen and household items, decor, collectibles, fishing gear. 43. East Central MN Pride 922 7th St. SW, Pine City Look for PFLAG’s popcorn wagon. Multi-household sale for a cause, benefitting East Central MN Pride. Misc. items, big selection, plants and bake sale items too!
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Community garden sprouts in Rush City BY LORI ZABEL NEWS@COUNTYSTAR.COM
Life may have felt a little thorny in Rush City the past year with changes and business upheavals, but things may be coming up roses this summer thanks to a proposed community garden. “We’ve lost our grocery store, and then we’re having a dramatic change to our clinic,” said Beverly Anderson, president of the Rush City Garden Club. “And people say, ‘Everything’s moving out of Rush City.’” Anderson said starting a community garden might be just the thing to help raise residents’ spirits. “I thought, ‘Wow, leave it to Dennis (Frandsen) to come up with something that we really can use and it can benefit,” she said. “And it can be just a good thing happening.” The idea to start the garden came from Dennis Frandsen, owner of Rush City’s Plastech Corporation. He donated the use of space south of the company’s warehouses at 1130 S. Frandsen Avenue,
Brian Dorsey, with Ardent Mills, rolls up sod to prep for Rush City’s community garden on April 27.
which includes space for parking. Frandsen’s office contacted Anderson to get the ball rolling. She made some calls and the idea turned into a joint venture between four entities: Frandsen Corporation, the Rush City Garden Club, the city of Rush City and the Chisago County Master Gardeners. WHAT THE GARDEN WILL LOOK LIKE Ground was broken on Friday, April 27, when
employees of Ardent Mills and Innovative Basement Systems came out with machinery and manpower to strip sod from the area and mark off 30 plots, 8 feet by 20 feet each. They put fence posts in place around the perimeter to hold metal fencing around the bottom and deer mesh around the top. The employees were all on the clock with their respective companies – their wages considered another donation toward the project, Anderson
said. The garden will also offer eight raised beds made from 3 foot by 6 foot stock tanks for those unable to easily reach the ground. The goal is to offer more later this season or next year. The Frandsen Corporation will pay for all water usage by gardeners, and be piped underground from a nearby building to three spigots at the garden site. The corporation also made a cash donation toward a locked shed to be built on the property to house tools and equipment. Since there are no trees on the property to offer shade, Anderson said a 6-foot covered patio will be built off the side of the shed so gardeners can sit in shade and rest. The building will also include a bulletin board where rules and communication can be posted, plus the story of how the garden came to be. SENSE OF COMMUNITY GROWS WITH THE GARDEN As the community garden grows, so will the gardening community,
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according to Anderson. “Those people become a kind of little community of their own,” she said. “People within the fence manage themselves. ... They take ownership of the whole area.” Gardeners will be asked to volunteer time weed-whipping, cleaning up and other necessary chores. The person who volunteered to build the equipment shed has also offered to mow the grass inside the fence all season, Anderson said. The Garden Club and Master Gardeners will offer instructional sessions, plus periodic meetings for all gardeners to keep things running smoothly and to get to know one another. The organizers also hope to have an event to thank those who donated toward the project. MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK The list is long of individuals and businesses who donated time, money or materials to the garden. Frandsen also involved two of his other companies in the project. Industrial Netting, which he co-owns with his son Greg, donated the fencing, and Miller Manufacturing donated the stock tanks to be used for raised beds. The city of Rush City will take in registrations and payment for plot rentals and administrate paying the bills, as well as paying for a portable toilet to remain at the site all season. The garden also received two Thrivent Financial grants of $250 each, Anderson said. Lakes and Pines Community Action Council will donate seeds for those who can’t afford to buy
their own. Anderson has also heard from groups like the Lions Club, 4-H, Boy and Girl Scouts, churches and businesses who are interested in helping out in some way. According to a Frandsen representative, “Dennis is delighted at the support and enthusiasm the garden has generated. It is gratifying to see other companies and organizations join in the effort.” BENEFITS OF THE GARDEN The benefits of the garden will become evident as people begin sowing seed and seeing the space turn green. Anderson pointed out the space is part of the Rush City park system, and the public can walk through the garden and enjoy the beauty of it. The fence will not be locked – it’s only meant to keep animals out, she said. A Frandsen representative said Dennis “hopes the garden will provide an opportunity for individuals and families to grow healthy food while enjoying a worthwhile endeavor in the company of other gardeners, and provide mentoring opportunities for those who wish to learn about growing their own food.” Anderson agrees the garden is a learning opportunity, but believes it’ll be just plain good for the body and soul of the gardeners. “It’s a healthy lifestyle,” she said. “They’re growing vegetables which are good food, but you’re also out here in the air and the sunshine and you’re physically working. It’s a healthy lifestyle we’re promoting.”
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Track teams take it all at Tigerama BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM
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Tryston West placing 4th and Brandon Haskovec placing 1st in the 200m open at the Tigerama in Rush City.
With two meets in a three day span, the Dragons track teams were busy. The squad competed in a larger meet to begin the week, and closed out their week at a smaller meet. At both competitions, the Dragons showed themselves to be in midseason form. The week started with both the boys and girls teams coming away victorious at the Tigerama Invitational in Rush
City, which took place on Tuesday, May 1. “We had beautiful weather for the Tigerama,” said Dragons head coach Jared Clementson. “It was great to see our kids competing and improving. We have been waiting a long time to finally get out and perform. Both our teams won!” Pine City’s girls team won with a score of 149 points, beating second place Rush City by 13 points. The Dragons had a total of 22 girls contrib-
ute in scoring and won four events. Alaina Steele was Pine City’s top scorer with 25 points. Kensi Tayerle, Ellaina Johnson, and Lydia Adams each had 17 points, followed by Alexis Pankonin and Dorothy Miller with 15 apiece. Steele continued her impressive spring when she won the 1600m in a time of 5:47. She also won the 800m and set a new Tigerama meet record time of 2:28.6, beating a 17-year-old record by 0.4 seconds. Steele also SEE TRACK, PAGE 14
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Dale Kuzel was born in Tillamook, Oregon. After he was a month old, his father was deployed into the Navy and his mother moved to Pine City where they lived until Dale was 18. He attended North Dakota State University earning a degree in Pharmacy. He worked as a pharmacist for 48 years in many locations. In 1982, he moved back to this area. Dale was married in Colorado but parted ways with his fi rst wife after 13 years. He raised their three children. He met his second wife Sue in Bemidji. She had two children of her own. They were married in 1985 and had two more children, seven in all. Now, they have nine grandchildren and two great-grands. Dale has a keen love for people. He seeks out those who are not the leaders or ones in the limelight because he fi nds them more interesting. He has a long history of helping folks such as visiting the homebound and entertaining folks at nursing homes. He enjoys playing his ukulele and singing the good ol’ songs much to the delight of the residents. For a number of years, he took donations of clothing and food to the Mary Jo Copen Sharing and Caring Hands organization in St. Paul that feeds more than 1500 people a day. For about five years, Dale went to Ruby’s Pantry to fi ll his car with food for delivery to the needy, mostly those who couldn’t drive. For a time, Dale served as a third person present at non-custodial parental visits, an opportunity to share compassion that comes so naturally for him. He drops by A Place For You just to chat with whomever is there at the time to offer encouragement. Some have kept in touch with him because his friendship has been so much appreciated. Dale taught Bible classes to seven and eight-year-olds for 11 years. He conducted Sunday services at Lakeside Nursing Home for both Catholic and Methodist residents. He served on the Diocese committee for five years as liaison to the Bishop and served communion during that time. As a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, Dale served in many capacities within the organization. He was on the board for a number of years. He delivered fish dinners to the homebound during Lent for 10 years. Christian Foundation for Children and Aging, a Catholic charity, is an organization that recruits sponsors to support the needy in Mexico, Philippines and India to receive food, clothing and schooling for children. Dale went to Mexico to visit one of the children who was sponsored. After this inspiring trip he canvased for the organization locally and neighboring locales. When asked what motivates him to volunteer, Dale answered, “I like people. If I didn’t have someone to help, I probably wouldn’t get up in the morning.” Dale offers the following sage advice. “If life hasn’t taught you a lesson, you didn’t listen.”
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TRACK: Both boys, girls prevail at Rush City tourney FROM PAGE 13
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Result: Pine City beat Hinckley-Finlayson 2-0 Where/When: Second game of a double header on Thursday, May 3 What happened: After getting beaten 17-3 in the opening game of the double header, the Dragons rallied and got their first win of the season. Belle Helseth was the winning pitcher, with a shutout over five innings. Daisy Koffler, Timber Michaud, Alayna Campbell, Genoa Gregg, Kaitlyn Ballou and Haven Spychalla each garnered hits in the game. What it means: Although the week was filled with blowout losses, the Dragons did get the taste of victory here. Up next: The Dragons will look to get another win with upcoming matchups against Barnum, Braham, Mora and East Central.
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anchored the winning 4x400m relay (4:28.0) with Alexis Thieman, Grace Grubbs and Lydia Adams. The other Dragons victory came in the 4x200m relay, when the team of Johnson, Tayerle, Aaleaha Thieman and Pankonin won in a time of 1:56.6. Johnson (13.5) placed second in the 100m dash. Marin Foss (13:59) placed second in the 3200m run, and Miller (30’ 9.5”) placed second in the triple jump while Tayerle (4’ 7”) placed second in the high jump. Pine City’s 4x100m relay (56.1) team of Johnson, Tayerle, Allyson Chromey and Ainsley Vinaja also placed second. Miller (18.6) placed third in the 100m hurdles. Adams placed third in the 1600m (5:54) and the 800m (2:40.8). Alexis Thieman (29.1) placed third in the 200m dash and Pankonin (30’ 0”) placed third in the shot put. Pine City’s boys team won with a score of 178.5 points, beating second place Hinckley-Finlayson by 73.5 points and winning eight events. The Dragons had a total of 18 boys contribute in scoring, and senior standout Brandon Haskovec was again the team’s top scorer with 32 points. Nate Webster scored 20, followed by TJ Rank with 19, and both Tucker Dalen and Logan Vinaja finished with 17 points. Haskovec won two events, the 200m dash (23.5) and the high jump (6’ 0”). Webster also won two events, the 1600m (4:53) and 3200m (11:02). Rank won the 300m hurdles (45.8) and Dawson Clifford won the pole vault. The Dragons 4x800m relay of George Ausmus, Timmy Johnson, Noah Miller, and Remington Steele won in a time of 9:09.5. Pine City’s 4x400m relay of Austin Eckert, Rank, Steele and Vinaja won in a time of 3:46.6. Haskovec placed second in long jump (18’ 11”) and led off the second place 4x200m relay (1:42.6) team with Nathan Kleppe, Jason Thieman
and Tryston West. Pine City’s 4x100m relay (50.1) team of Steven Hart, Kenny Vo, Kleppe, and Jason Thieman also placed second. West (55.4) placed second in the 400m dash and Vinaja (2:11.2) placed second in the 800m. Eckert (4:58.7) placed third in the 1600m, Dalen finished third in the 300m hurdles (48.6) and the high jump (5’ 3”). Damien Schwab placed third in the discus (101’ 4.75”). “This was a great meet for our team,” said Clementson. “We had a number of personal best performances and many made big improvements from earlier meets.” Pine City would close out the week with another strong showing at the smaller Braham Invite on Thursday, May 3. Five girls teams and four boys teams competed. The Dragons mixed up their lineups and allowed other athletes to compete. Pine City’s girls placed second and the boys won. “We picked this meet up this year as the GRC meet is in Braham,” explained Clementson, “and we have never had a varsity meet in Braham before. They got their first track last year. We had a lot of kids missing or only available for one event due to a pops concert. This allowed for kids to try some different events.” Alaina Steele was the lone girls winner from Pine City, taking the 800m in a time of 2:34.5. The Dragons also won a pair of relays. On the boys side, Haskovec won the 100m dash in a time of 11.6 and the 200m dash in a time of 23.6. Dawson Clifford won the 100m hurdles in a time of 18.6 and the pole vault in a height of 10’ 0”. TJ Rank won the 3200m in a time of 11:22.1. The Dragons boys also had a winning relay. Up next, Pine City was scheduled to travel to Cloquet to compete in the 7AA Section True Team meet on Tuesday, May 8. The Great River Conference meet will be held in Braham on Tuesday, May 15.”
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Tennis team off to a hot start Dragon power kicks in BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM
It’s been a hot start to the season for the Pine City Dragons boys tennis team. Last week the squad cracked the top-10 in the state in the coaches poll, and this week the Dragons followed it up by going 5-0 in match play and showing themselves well in a tough weekend tournament. The Dragons checked in at #6 in the coaches poll after a hectic week of action. “This is a week in the life of a varsity dragon tennis player,” said Engelstad. “A very busy one.” On Monday, April 30, Pine City traveled to Litchfield to play three matches. Two of them were against Section 6A opponents New London-Spicer and then-ranked #6 Litchfield. The Dragons were impressive throughout the day as four of their seven spots went 3-0 on the afternoon, including singles player Jared Kotek and all three doubles tandems. PINE CITY 6, NEW LONDON SPICER 1 The day started out with a nice win over the Wildcats. Kotek cruised to a victory at second singles (6-1, 6-1), as did third singles player Tanner Wicktor (6-2, 6-1) and fourth singles player Nate Webster (6-3, 6-1). In doubles play, Jonah Bergstrom and Alex Laven won easily (6-1, 6-0) at first doubles. Second doubles pairing Dusty Bergstrom and Jake Adams earned a nice victory (6-1, 6-3) as well. The third doubles tandem of Beau Steele and Peyton Smetana also won handily (6-0, 6-1). PINE CITY 7, MONTEVIDEO 0 The day continued with a clean sweep over the Thunder Hawks. First singles player Parker Sell got a nice win (6-1, 6-2), and Kotek continued to play well (6-0, 6-1), winning easily. Wicktor was a winner at third singles (6-0, 6-0) and never dropped a game, while Webster took care of business at fourth singles (6-0, 6-2). The clean sweep continued in doubles play as Jonah Bergstrom and Alex Laven came back after losing their first set to earn a win (3-6, 6-2, 8-6). Dusty Bergstrom and Adams teamed for a win (6-0, 6-2) at second doubles, as did Steele and Sully Lucht (6-0, 6-1) at third doubles. PINE CITY 4, LITCHFIELD 3 Playing against one of the better teams in the state, Pine City came up big. The only singles winner was Kotek, who won a marathon match in dramatic fashion (4-6, 6-4, 9-7). All three doubles teams were again victorious, providing enough firepower to secure the win. Jonah Bergstrom and Laven gutted out a lengthy match (6-3, 2-6, 7-3) at first doubles. Dusty Bergstrom and Adams took care of business (6-0, 6-1) at second doubles, and Steele and Smetana were also winners at third doubles (7-6, 6-3). “Came home with three wins on the day,” said Engelstad. “Great day to be a Dragon, a very solid
day for the boys. They seemed to get better as the day went on. It ended with a very tight victory over Litchfield. I told the boys it was a great step in our season, but I know that the Litchfield Dragons will use this match as fuel if we meet again in the playoffs. So we can not be happy and settle. We have to get better and keep adding tools to our tool box.” The Dragons didn’t rest on their laurels the next time out as they came away with a dominant win over a local team at home on Thursday, May 3. PINE CITY 7, MORA 0 Parker Sell was a winner at first singles (7-5, 6-1), Kotek victorious at second singles (6-1, 6-1), Wicktor took care of business at third singles (60, 6-0) and Webster was on his game at fourth singles (6-0, 6-1). Doubles play was equally dominant with Jonah Bergstrom and Laven winning (6-4, 7-5), Dusty Bergstrom and Adams playing well at second doubles (6-2, 6-1), and Lucht and Smetana winning at third doubles (6-1, 6-1). The following day, Pine City got its fifth win of the week when they hosted Crookston. It was another dominant win for the Dragons. PINE CITY 7, CROOKSTON 0 Sell (6-3, 2-6, 11-9), Kotek (6-1, 6-4), Wicktor (6-0, 6-0), and Webster (6-1, 6-1) made it a clean sweep through singles play. Jonah Bergstrom/Laven (6-3, 6-2), Dusty Bergstrom/Adams (6-1, 6-1), and Lucht/Smetana (6-4, 6-2) ran through the competition in doubles play. ART NELSON CLASSIC As if the team’s week wasn’t full enough, they also hosted the Art Nelson Classic on Saturday, May 5, and took third out of six teams competing. St. Peter was the victor. “We had four Class A teams that are ranked in the top-10 in the state here today,” said Engelstad. “We also had the #1 and #2 ranked singles players face off in the singles finals. We continue to follow the goal that Coach Eberhart established when he started this tournament 25 years ago; bring the best to Pine City.” The tournament utilized 18 combined courts between Pine City, Rock Creek and Mora and the athletes played in ideal conditions. Webster was crowned Champion of the fourth singles bracket, going 3-0 on the day. Wicktor finished in second place in third singles (2-1), Kotek finished in third place at second singles (2-1), on the day. The Dragons had a Champion pairing at fourth doubles in Lucht/Jared Carpenter/Charlie Emmons/Derek Clementson (3-0), and saw Dusty Bergstrom and Adams win Consolation Champion (2-1). “You could see that our energy level was running a bit low today,” noted Englestad. “Lots of tennis this week.”
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Baseball season kicked into high gear this past week with the Dragons going 4-1 in five games. Pine City now has a 4-2 record and is starting to see some of their best players make significant contributions. As is always the case, now that the snow has melted, the season is filled with action. PINE CITY 4, CROSBY-IRONTON 2 On Monday, April 30, the Dragons picked up their first win of the spring with this victory over the Rangers. Jake Lunceford had a pair of hits and scored a pair of runs while Jake Rademacher and Nick Hansmann each added a pair of hits to help power the Dragons offense. Rademacher took the mound and was effective in five innings, allowing just two runs. Pine City took a 3-1 lead in the fourth and added an insurance run in the top of the seventh. PINE CITY 13, RUSH CITY 9 The Dragons made it back-to-back wins the following day with this home win. The game opened with a Rademacher double and a Duke Waxberg double in the first inning to help Pine City get out on top. The Dragons would add eight runs in the fourth as Lunceford, Rademacher, Hansmann, Luke Fabini and Loucks all tallied RBI’s in the inning. Hansmann was the winning pitcher, going four innings with five strikeouts. Isaiah Gonyea threw three nice innings in relief. EVELETH-GILBERT 21, PINE CITY 0 This one was ugly right away as the Bears jumped out to an 8-0 lead in the first inning and never relented. Played at home on Thursday, May 3, the Dragons had little to feel good about. Pine City was out-hit 17-1. Lunceford took the loss and lasted only one inning, giving up the eight runs on six hits with three walks. Mason Loucks got the lone hit for the Dragons. On Friday, May 4, the Dragons hosted Isle and Onamia for a double header. The Dragons won both games to improve to 4-2 on the season. PINE CITY 15, ISLE 5 Rademacher got the win in this contest, and ample run support as the Dragons tallied 18 hits in the game. Rademacher, Gonyea, Fabini, Caleb Fromm, Waxberg, Luke Kemen and Hansmann each racked up multiple hits. Pine City also stole 11 bases. Rademacher got the win, going six innings and allowing five runs with three strikeouts. PINE CITY 12, ONAMIA 6 Rademacher tallied four hits in this game, including doubles in the first and second inning to help the Dragons take control of the game. Loucks and Gonyea also had RBI’s to help Pine City pull away with four runs in the second. The Dragons finished with 15 hits. Hansmann was the winning pitcher, giving up five runs on seven hits over six innings with six strikeouts. The Dragons fell to 4-3 with a loss on Monday, May 7 against Braham. Full coverage in next week’s Pioneer.
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William J. Lauer William J. Lauer, age 89, of 408 Jasper St., Ishpeming, Michigan passed away on Friday, May 4, 2018, at his home, while under the loving care of his daughter Lynette and much help from Ty and Denise Hyatt along with U.P. Home Health and Hospice. Bill was born Aug. 10, 19 in Pine City, the son 1928, of the late Louis and Clara (W (Whiting) Lauer. He grew up in Pine City where he w worked on the railroad. He la moved to Duluth and later ha worked on numerous had co construction projects. B moved to Ishpeming Bill 50 years ago and was em employed at Capp Homes do doing home construction an roofing. He then went and on to work for the Clevel d Cliffs Cliff Iron I C as a truck t k driver for 23 years, at the land Co. Republic and Tilden Mines where he was known as “Billy Buck” and retired in 1991. Bill married Marlene Ayotte in 1977 and they resided in Green Creek for more than 30 years. They both worked hard in their gardens and canned what they grew. In the early years they enjoyed traveling the country on their Goldwing motorcycle visiting family and friends. Bill had been a very proud member of AA since 1974. He enjoyed hunting, stream fishing for trout and had a great love for rabbit hunting with Ron and Al using his 22 revolver. Bill was preceded in death by his wife Marlene Lauer on May 25, 2017, infant son Terrance J. Lauer, sister Vi Stockdill, and brothers – Ernest “Bud” and Delbert Lauer. Survivors include his daughters – Lorraine Cowling and Lynette Davis, both of Ishpeming, Patricia (Cliff) Smith of Wylie, Texas and Pamela (Scott) Peters of Munising; step-children – Alan Ayotte, Cheryl “Cheri” Martin, “Cher” Niemi and John Bowman; sister Bernice Murphy of Cambridge, Minnesota; along with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation was held on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, from 4 until 6 p.m. at the Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home,
with funeral services following at 6 p.m. with Pastor Lew Pizzala officiating. Interment is at the Ishpeming Cemetery. Bill’s obituary may also be viewed at bjorkandzhulkie.com where relatives and friends may leave a note of remembrance.
James H. Norlander James Harvey Norlander died on May 5, 2018, surrounded by his loved ones at his home in Hinckley. He was 84 years old. James was born in a small house in the town of Hinckley with the help of a midwife. He attended a one room school house until the eighth grade, at which time he had to leave school to help run the family farm. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1953 and served in Korea. He worked for the city of Minneapolis for 31 years and had been retired for almost the same amount of time. When James was young he enjoyed ice fishing with his uncle Carl as well as hunting with his dad and all the other hunters that went to the farm every year. He also enjoyed four wheeling and snowmobiling with his friends. Jim put food out for the wildlife that came onto his forty acres by his duck pond (sunflower seeds and rolled corn). There were deer, wild turkeys, bear and fox. They were Jim’s animals. But what he loved the most was spending time with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents Einar and Evangeline; his older brother, Charles; his baby sister, Rose Marie; his second wife, Bonnie; his step-son, Dale and his good friend Margaret. Jim is survived by his brother, Alvin; his daughter, Marcy (Red) Kruse; his sons, Mike (Sandy) Norlander and Mark Norlander; grandchildren: Greg (Joyce), Tony (Kim), Autumn, Mike Jr. (Kim), Tawnya, Jesse, Jamie (Logan) Doxey, Chelsey (Andrew) Hall, Todd (Dana), Tim (Nickie) and Octavia (Rob); great-grand-
children: Ashlee, Seth, Joey, Bella, Mycal, Vinny, Jordy, Mitchell, Michael, Tucker, Aunika, Haidyn, Chloe, Lydia, Ashtyn, Traivey, Tiondre and Tatiana; great-great-grandchildren Isabella and Eliza; niece, Roxy (Ken); three nephews, David (Bridgette), Scott (Missy) and Timmer; as well as other friends and family. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Zion Lutheran Church in Cloverdale. Visitation will be on Friday, May 11, 2018, from 5 until 8 p.m. at Tatting-Methven Funeral Home in Hinckley as well as one hour prior to the service at the church. Casketbearers are Greg Norlander, Tony Norlander, Mike Norlander Jr., Jesse Norlander, Tim Kruse and Todd Kruse. Honorary casketbearer is Eddie Wiedell. Burial will be at Lutheran Memorial Cemetery in Hinckley with Military Honors provided by the Hinckley Honor Guard. Arrangements by Tatting-Methven Funeral Home.
Cindy Gerner Cindy Gerner of Pine City passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018, at The Estates of Rush City at the age of 56. Cindy is survived by her children Amanda Gerner, Allen (Cassie) Gerner and Adam Gerner, all of Pine City; grandchildren Courtney and Chloe Gerner; mother Elsie Hanson of Brainerd; sister Linda Hanson of Pine City; brothers Jeff (Evelyn) Rodman, Walter Hanson, all of Brainerd, Wayne (Donna) Hanson of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Bradley Hanson of Brainerd, Melvin Hanson of Grand Rapids. She is preceded in death by her father Oscar Hanson and brother Richard Hanson. Pastor Joel Preston officiated at funeral services for Cindy Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Olson Funeral Chapel, Rush City. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service of Rush City, Olson Chapel. www. FuneralAndCremationService.com. SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE 18
WORSHIP GUIDE Church of Christ
Grasston Baptist Church
Hope Lutheran Church
Living Hope Christian Center
Pine City Evangelical Free 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 wwåw.grasstonbaptist.org info@grasstonbaptisit.org 320.396.2645 Worship Service 9:30am Sunday School 10:45am
Grasston Dean Oelfke, Pastor 320-396-3925 hopelutherangrasston.org Sunday Worship Service 11am Holy Communion first and third Sundays and festival days.
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 Sunday Mornings: Life Class 9 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m.
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
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 405 Main St. S., Pine City 320-629-3592 Rev. Rob Spahr www.firstprespinecity.org 10:00 a.m. Sunday School-all ages, No Sunday School-June-August 10:30 a.m. Worship Celebration Wednesday @ 6:15 p.m. Youth Group
Grace Baptist Church 1 mile Southwest of Pine City on Fairway Road (next to I-35) 320-629-1374 Pastor Tim W. Stratton 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 11:00 a.m. Preaching Service, 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. 7:30 p.m. Wed. Bible study, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Master Clubs for children ages 4 to 6th grade.
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
Henriette Community Church (Free Methodist) One mile North of Henriette on HWY 107 • 320-679-4875 Pastor Marvin Miller Sunday School, 9:00a.m.; Sunday morning Worship, 10:15 a.m.
Hustletown Community Church
Living Water Fellowship
Non-denominational 17945 Blue Jay Ln. Pastor Bruce Thompson 320-225-9231 Sunday School, 10:15 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.
915 W. 8th St. Rush City, MN Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Call 320-358-3818 for weekly Bible studies and youth activities.
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 Hinckley Seventh Day Adventist 550 1st St. NE, Hinckley 320-384-6167 Pastor: Carlos Rodriguez Services, Saturday, 11 a.m. Fellowship lunch 1st and 3rd Saturday following services.
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
406 Pine St., Grasston, MN 320-396-3373 Pastor Gene Sherrod Spirit Filled Worship Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Children’s ministry
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 825 Golf Ave SW, Pine City 320-629-2985 Pastor Fred Hanson Sunday services: 8 and 9:30 a.m. Coffee and fellowship between services Sunday school is at 9:30 Sundays. Peace Cafe Sundays after 9:30 a.m. worship Thursday service: 5:30 p.m. Children of Joy Preschool: Monday - Friday
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 320-629-2935 19390 Ave, Beroun, MN Monsignor Alek Suchan Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m.
South Pine Baptist Church Meeting at Pine City Library Community Room 300 5th St SE, Pine City, MN Pastor Dennis Eng 320-336-9292 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible study at 7p.m. (Call for location) www.southpinebaptist.org
Zion Lutheran Church 410 Main St. S, Pine City Worship 9 a.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Growing in Grace Preschool Mon-Wed- Fri a.m. Pastor Glen Kleppe 320-629-3683
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Henry Jay Scott Barnes Henry Jay Scott Barnes, son of Sam Barnes and Jonelle Hasser, went home to heaven on Friday, May 4, 2018. He was preceded in death by his sister Evelyn Louise Mary Barnes on Oct. 3, 2017, great-grandparents Edward and Evelyn Marcotte of Grasston, Jay and Donna Barnes of Pine City and Norbert and Delores Gall of Mora. Henry is survived by his parents Sam and Jonelle of Mora, grandparents Susie Bruce of Mora, Robert Hasser of Braham, Rick and Linda Barnes of Grasston, great-grandparents Hank and Lenore Hasser of Braham, aunt Jennifer and (Shane) Stull and cousins Nicholas and Alexander of Pine City, aunt Jessica and (Rob) Bruce and cousins Ava and Hailey of Braham, aunt Jackie Hasser and cousins Paige and Alicia of Mora, uncle Seth and (Linzy) Barnes and cousin Wesley of Grasston. A private family gathering will take place at a later date. Online condolences at www.carlsonlillemoen. com. Arrangements by the Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cambridge.
Nancy M. Wolter Nancy Marie Wolter died on April 4, 2018, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. She was 83 years old. Nancy was born in Pine City and attended Pine City H High School. She is precede ed in death by h her son, Kurt L Lundin; husb band, Edwin W Wolter; sister, G Geri Nelson; ffour brothers: R Ray, Dick, John a and Bill. She is surv vived by her ssons, Terry a and Wade; her d daughters, Eve, K Karen and Kay; h her sister, Laurra; her brothers D Denny and Jim; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Tatting-Methven Funeral Home in Hinckley with Rev. Fred Hanson officiating. Music is being provided by Diane Vander Venter and Caron Peters. Visitation will be from 1 until 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Tatting-Methven Funeral Home.
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Sandra L. Berggren, age 78 of Brook Park, died on Sunday, May 6, 2018, at Lakeside Medical Center in Pine City. Sandra Lee was born Nov. 16, 1939, in River Falls, Wisconsin to Ray and Mildred (Olsen) Wolf. Following her education, she had worked as a bookkeeper and office manager in the accounting field. Sandra married Phillip A. Berggren on Sept. 11, 1973, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 12, 2010. Sandra is survived by several cousins and devoted friends. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 10, 2018, at Pine Glen Cemetery in Prescott, Wisconsin. Arrangements are being completed by Caturia, Smidt & Starkson Funeral Home & Crematory of Hastings, Minnesota: 651-437-9419 or www.hastingsmnfuneral.com
Shirley A. Koller Shirley Ann Koller, formerly of Pine City, passed away at her home in Woodbury, Minnesota on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at the age 81. Shirley Ann was born to Fred and Alma (Hintz) Rose on June 15, 1936, in Pine City. Shirley is preceded in death by her husband Dan Koller, parents Fred and Alma Rose, brothers: Donald, Emmet, Gary and Kenneth Rose; sisters Margaret Rose and Doreen Nelson. Shirley is survived by her daughter Debra (Dennis) Roach of Woodbury; grandchildren: Scott (Gina) Neumann of Lake Elmo, Lisa Johnson-Conroy of North Branch, Michelle (Oscar Mazoleny) Roach of Woodbury; great-grandchildren: Brennan Dean, Brianna Conroy, Alexa Conroy, Ty Neumann, Gavin Neumann, Giana Kielsa, Brendt Conroy, Kenzley Mazoleny; great-great-grandson Garrett Prior; stepson Daniel Koller; brother David (Cindy) Rose of Mahtomedi; many other relatives and friends. Pastor Lyn Sahr officiated at funeral services for Shirley on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at the Pine City Evangelical Free Church – Lighthouse, Pine City. Interment was in Birchwood Cemetery, Pine City. Arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel. www. FuneralAndCremationService.com.
Robert Kendall Balmer III (60) passed away unexpectedly on May 4, 2018, at his home in Braham. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on Dec. 9, 1957, to Faith and Robert Balmer Jr. Bob, as he was known to his family and friends, graduated from West Geauga High School in Chesterland, Ohio in 1976. He served in the United States Army for two years after graduating high school. He then moved to Texas, where he worked at the Steak & Shake, a local airfield for Piper aircraft, and then as a pressman for the Huston Chronicle. While in Texas, he met and m married the love of his life, T Tina. The two were married o April 21, 1979, and were on i inseparable until she passed a away in 2005. They had one p precious daughter, Mary L Lou, in 1987. In 1988, they moved to Minnesota, where Bob started working as a Journeyman Pressman at the Duluth Tribune. They moved further south, and he started working at the St. Paul Pioneer Press, where he remained for 25+ years until the printing plant closed in 2014. Bob was an avid fisherman and was always ready to throw out a line. He enjoyed spending time with his family and working on wood carvings. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Christina “Tina” Balmer; parents, Robert K. Balmer Jr. and Faith Balmer; brother, Jeffery S. Balmer; and sister, Laura K. Balmer. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Lou Rose Hohensee (Balmer) and husband, Nathaniel of Braham; nephews, Charles (Ky) Marks and Zac Balmer; nieces, Michelle Bowens and Cassandra (Jayce) Aslakson. A memorial service for Bob will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Strike Life Tributes in Cambridge. A visitation will be held an hour prior to the service and a light luncheon will be held after the service. Online condolences can be placed at StrikeLifeTributes.com.
THANK YOU The family of Val Mikyska would like to thank you for your thoughts and prayers at our time of need. It is truly appreciated. Joe Mikyska Sr. Kristie Steele and family Joe Mikyska Jr. and family Stacie Swanson and family
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Stella Eva Viswanathan was born on April 18, 2018, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed eight pounds and was 20 inches long. Her parents are Keenan and Chelsea Viswanathan of Pine City. Stella is welcomed home by big sister Jessa, 2. Her grandparents are Tim and Mary Kay Montifering, Nantha Viswanathan and Dana Post, all of St. Cloud.
Kylie Rose Deschampe was born on April 25, 2018, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed eight pounds, 11 ounces and was 20-3/4 inches long. Her parents are James Deschampe and Jessica Delcourt of Pine City. Kylie is welcomed home by siblings Kianna, 7, Royce, 5, and Natalie, 4. Her grandparents are Rose Carlbom of Pine City,Rick Delcourt of Mora, Debbie Deschampe of Grand Portage and Dean Deschampe of Duluth.
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FAIR: Estimated financial impact of Fair on Pine County estimated at $927k FROM PAGE 1
respondents were female, the average age was 48 years, and most frequently cited income category was $50,000$99,999. Over one-third of the respondents attended the Fair with children younger than 13 years and 18 percent with teenagers aged 13-17 years. Survey respondents were overwhelmingly repeat attendees (91 percent) and attended the Fair for an average of 2.37 days. Forty-six percent either did or planned to attend a grandstand event. Eighteen percent competed in or volunteered for the Demolition Derby. The most enjoyable aspect of the Fair were the food and beverages (63 percent), animals (47 percent), Demolition Derby (42 percent) and beer garden (39 percent). “Over 90 percent were satisfied or very satisfied with the Fair,” said Qian. The average per day per person spending reported was $35.10. The average per person per day spending on food and beverages on the fairgrounds was $13.60, Grandstand events $6.50 and carnival $3.20. Respondents spent an average of $2.80 on food and beverages off of the fairgrounds per person per day and $2.20 on transportation. Non-profit vendors reported average sales of $12,300 per vendor. The Fair is critical to their organizational success, as one-third of them reported that the Fair provided nearly all of their organization’s annual revenue. For-profit vendors averaged sales of $220 per vendor during the Fair. Community businesses reported average revenue increases of $800 per business. This included businesses with revenue increases and those with no revenue increase.
“Businesses and vendors all agreed that the Pine County Fair is a positive event for the county,” added Tuck. Ninety-six percent are satisfied with the Fair. The highest level of satisfaction was with the Fair Board’s respect for businesses (89 percent) and the Fair Board’s communication with them (68 percent). Lowest levels of satisfaction were with the sales volume and foot traffic. The Demolition Derby was the event that most affected businesses and vendors followed by the exhibit and commercial booths and the grandstand entertainment. OPPORTUNITIES TO MAINTAIN, IMPROVE FAIR • Because food and beverages were the most enjoyed aspect of the fair, it is important for the Fair Board to maintain the quality and diversity of food and beverage offerings. • “The Demolition Derby participants are young, indicating the potential longevity of the event,” said Tuck. “Eighty percent of the Derby participants attended the Fair three or more days. Thirty percent of the Derby participants were from Chisago or Isanti County, indicating an appeal beyond Pine County.” • Maintaining updated information on Facebook, the Fair website and other social media is important to communicate with Fair attendees. • There is an opportunity to enhance the connections between the Fair attendees and Pine City businesses to get more foot traffic through businesses. The Fair board and Chamber of Commerce might explore “Fair Specials” to draw in visitors or do a “bingo card” where after visiting several businesses it can be redeemed for a milk shake at
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Xinyi Qian, University of Minnesota Tourism Specialist, discussed Pine County Fair Survey results at the April 30 meeting.
the Fair. Another suggestion was to offer coupons or specials on the fairgrounds to be redeemed at local businesses. • Build strong relationships between the Fair Board and vendors to deal with minor concerns. • The Demolition Derby directly contributes to more than one-third of the ($926,610) spending. However, it indirectly contributes even more as it is a driver in the Fair attendance. The study was funded with contribu-
tions from the Greater Pine Area Endowment, Pine County Agriculture Society (Fair Board), Northeast Regional Sustainable Development Partnership, City of Pine City, Economic Development Authority Pine County. A complete copy of the 48-page report can be viewed online at http://conservancy.umn.edu/handle/112299/121
Improve a garden with vertical growing BY KARI HOLMBERG UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION PINE COUNTY MASTER GARDENER
Trellising, staking, and caging are all vertical gardening techniques that can improve your yields and make gardening easier. According to Robert Tomesh, writing for Wisconsin Cooperative Extension, vine-type vegetables that grow best on supports are legumes such as pole beans and peas, tomatoes, cucumbers, gourds, melons, and squashes. Here are some of the benefits Tomesh highlights: 1. Protect the plants from physical damage, such as wheelbarrows, dragged hoses, slugs, dogs, or human feet. 2. Reduce weeding efforts, especially if mulch is used. 3. Enable plants to grow upward, minimizing growing space. 4. Improve harvestable fruit quality and appearance. Many vegetables grow longer and straighter when grown vertically. 5. Allow better air movement through stems and leaves, which can reduce disease pressure. Maintaining good air movement is probably the single most important recommendation for reducing diseases in our gardens. 6. Ease of harvesting, because fruit are at arm’s length and in picking view. This is especially true of crops that need repeat harvesting like beans, peas, and small tomato varieties. 7. Make it easier to spray or dust for insect and disease control, and enhance opportunities for organic pest control. Fungicides, for instance, need to be sprayed repeatedly throughout
the season, on both sides of the leaves and stems. Hand picking bugs is easier when they can’t drop to the ground quite so fast. 8. Increase yield per square foot of growing space. Pole beans are an especially good example of this suggestion. Pole beans usually take a week or two longer to start producing than bush beans, but once they do, they continue to yield until cold weather or frost stop them. It looks like spring garden planting may be a little late this season. So now would be a good time to shop, research, or make a variety of trellis, stakes, and cages for your crops. You can save time in subsequent years by storing them carefully so they go up quickly next season, or leave weather resistant trellis’ in place and rotate your crops instead. If you pull up your trellis to store for the next year, wash the ends of the trellis that go into the ground with a 10 percent bleach solution at the end of the season. This will reduce the possibility of carrying over a disease problem from one year to the next. Check out Trellising, staking, and caging by Robert Tomesh, Wisconsin Cooperative Extension Bulletin A3933-01, https://learningstore. uwex.edu/Assets/pdfs/A3933-01.pdf. For additional information and suggestions for building simple trellis and tomato cages, see the University of Minnesota Extension bulletin, https://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/vegetables/trellises-and-cages/.
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Krist brings home big bird Pine City Pioneer Advertising Executive Kent Krist harvested his first turkey on May 5 while hunting on his family farm south of Bock. The turkey had one-inch spurs and a 9.5 inch beard. To ask Kent for turkey hunting tips, or to find out more about advertising in the Pioneer, give him a call at 320-629-6771.
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New Pathways asks community to ‘Save the Shelter’ BY KAY WEBER NEWS@COUNTYSTAR.COM
New Pathways, a Homeless Shelter Program, has been helping find housing and services for families with children in Region 7E (Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine counties) since 2000, but now desperately needs your support. This July, New Pathways will lose approximately half of their normal operating budget due to federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding changes. New Pathways has two shelter programs, one in Cambridge serving Region 7E and the other in Brainerd serving an additional five counties. Pamela Streed, Executive Director, said, “We’ve launched a ‘Save the Shelter’ campaign because we still need to raise a significant amount of money to replace the $192,541 ($106,304 for the Cambridge site) in lost HUD funding. Our hope is that we will be able to preserve our current programming and continue this important work of assisting families through life’s obstacles and helping them find stable housing.” Last fall, New Pathways launched their Path to Home 350 Campaign, with a goal of obtaining commitments from 350 supporters across their 10-county service area to commit to donating $50 per month on an ongoing basis. To date, 34 individuals in Region 7E (78 donors altogether) have made commitments, and New Pathways is very thankful to these supporters who stepped up immediately to help. However, more donations and ongoing support are still needed. Without additional funds, New Pathways may not be able to serve as many families as it has in the Region 7E. Pamela said, “We have the only shelter program specifically for families in the 10 counties that we serve, and we turn away far
more families than we are able to serve, due to capacity. This program is absolutely necessary, but we need more financial support from the community to continue to operate as we have.” STREED BRINGS NEW IDEAS Cambridge-Isanti alum Pamela Streed moved back to the Cambridge area in 2013, after a long career in the regulatory affairs industry that took her to many different places, including California, Illinois and Wiesbaden, Germany. After she settled in, she enjoyed catching up with family and friends and then began to engage in some volunteer work. She always had a passion for helping others, and as someone who grew up in Cambridge, she has always had a heart for greater Minnesota. She had heard about the good work going on at New Pathways – helping homeless families get back on their feet (see sidebar for information). So she volunteered with fundraising tasks. Soon, she was invited to join the board. Little did she know her decision to become further engaged would lead to a career/ job change, following the tugs on her heart. Streed took on the directorship of the New Pathways staff of nine in April of 2017. She came with a strong background in leadership and business development from the for-profit world. This business background, along with her history as a nonprofit volunteer, appears to be a winning combination for the future progress of New Pathways. She “inherited” a nonprofit with a long history of creative service and development in East Central Minnesota. CHURCHES ESSENTIAL RESOURCE New Pathways was founded by Cheryl Grey and Margaret Burns in 1999. With much hard work, overcoming challenges along the way, the
project went from one emergency assistance site in Cambridge to a second in Brainerd. This could only have happened with the assistance of the 50 churches in these areas that give sleeping accommodations and meals to the participants in the Path to Home program. “I am amazed at how New Pathways is effectively helping families move from homeless into homes,” said Pastor Mark Radeke, New Pathways board president. “They are the only organization serving families that works together with the churches in our communities. Our church (River of Life) serves hosting and supports New Pathways through Box City and a monthly gift. We all cheer when a person comes up to us and says, ‘I am home now!’ When families have no place to go, I tell them of New Pathways and know they will be given hope.” In recent years, thanks to grant monies, the organization has been able to offer coaching and education for more complex life challenges, along with networking to other resources in the area. Streed would like to continue expanding all their services and customize them to better meet the needs of those in their programs. “One of the reasons I made the move to this sector was that I wanted to be more directly involved in helping families and children impacted by poverty,” Streed said. “And especially those in greater Minnesota, as I believe they face some unique challenges.” FUNDING HAS BEEN CUT But many of her new ideas have had to be put on hold for now. New Pathways was told last fall that 50 percent of its funding, which comes through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, will be redirected to other projects after July 2018, leaving them with a pos-
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What is ‘Path to Home?’
New Pathways’ Path to Home program serves homeless adults with children by giving them a safe place to stay, meals and access to case management services and skills training services. During the day, families go to work, school or to a family Day Center where they work on their plan to get back into a home of their own. Basic needs such as shower and laundry facilities are provided at the Day Center. A Case Manager is provided each family to help with: finding housing, obtaining a vehicle, employment, healthcare, mental health, parenting, daycare, budgeting and more. Area churches and their volunteers provide private sleeping accommodations, meals and hospitality in the evenings. New Pathways served 196 people from 10 counties in 2017, with an average length of stay of 67 days. About 75 percent do find permanent housing.
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sible $200,000 deficit to make up. So the staff and board are now having to focus more of their time on fundraising than they have in the past. “Ironically, what started out for me as a goal to focus more on helping people and less on money has really turned out quite differently due to our financial situation,” Streed said. But she has committed to doing everything possible to ensure that their mission to help homeless families returns to stability and even thrives. “I have days where the
financial challenge before us just feels so big,” Streed said. “But then we have a family come in with their young children and talk about how they have been living in their car or how a family member just kicked them out and they have nowhere to go. We absolutely have to have a place where these families can get help.” OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP The need to fill the funding gap is even more crucial as 161 families were turned away in the last fiscal year due to lack of capacity. With access
to more personnel and services, those families could have been helped. One funding project began last fall is called Path to Home 350, focused on enlisting 350 organizations or individuals to give $50 per month – specifically 35 donors from each of the 10 counties the organization serves. So far the project has raised $40,000 and may now get a matching fund donation. New Pathways has a strong faith base to it, and there are people praying for “new doors” to open and forward progress to continue. With new ideas being considered, the continued support of local churches, the board, staff and community – plus a new director – New Pathways is on the way to forward progress.
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SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING Regular Meeting – Tuesday, April 17, 2018 - 10:00 a.m. 6333 H C Andersen Alle, Askov, Minnesota Chair Steve Hallan called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Present were Commissioners Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee, John Mikrot, Jr., and Matt Ludwig. Also present were County Administrator David Minke and County Attorney Reese Frederickson. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Chair Hallan called for public comment. There was no public comment. Commissioner Chaffee moved to approve the amended Agenda. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Ludwig moved to approve the Minutes of the April 3, 2018 board meeting and Summary for publication. Second by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 5-0. Minutes of Boards, Reports and Correspondence Pine County HRA Senior Housing Minutes – February 28, 2018 Wellhead Protection Plan, Part 1, for the City of Brook Park East Central Regional Library Minutes – February 12, 2018 Motion by Commissioner Mohr to acknowledge the Boards, Reports and Correspondence. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Ludwig moved to approve the amended Consent Agenda. Second by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 5-0. Fund March 31, 2017 March 31, 2018 Increase(Decrease) General Fund 1,705,171 2,130,292 425,121 Health and Human Services Fund (58,426) 200,324 258,750 Road and Bridge Fund 1,148,724 3,243,641 2,094,918 Land Management Fund 2,104,743 2,094,576 (10,167) TOTAL (inc nonmajor funds) 6,100,435 9,833,007 3,732,572 Approve Application for Abatement for Leon and Patrick Alden, Nickerson Twp. Approve tobacco and off sale/Sunday liquor license for Beroun Crossing Country Store (f/k/a Marathon of Beroun). Approve Walmart tobacco license. Requested the comma be removed from Walmart Inc as they previously had provided. Was previously approved. Approve Application for Exempt Permit from Ruffed Grouse Society – Rum River Chapter to conduct Minnesota lawful gambling on July 21, 2018 at Wings North, 19379 Homestead Road, Pine City. Authorize the hiring the following four (4) temporary Watercraft Inspectors: i. Jay Kaelberer/$12 per hour (new applicant, substantial work experience) ii. Mark Okun/$11 per hour (new applicant, little work experience) iii. David Russell/$14 per hour (returning inspector, substantial work experience) iv. Robert Sunstrom/$14 per hour (returning inspector, substantial work experience) Authorize the hiring Eli Grubbs as an Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) and Land Use Intern, $11 per hour. Authorize the hiring Jennifer McClain as a part-time dispatcher, effective
April 30, 2018, $18.77 per hour, Grade 6, Step 1. Authorize the hiring the following three (3) part-time deputy sheriffs, effective April 30, 2018: i. Jeremiah Friday, $23.39 per hour, Grade 10, Step 1 ii. Nathanial George, $23.39 per hour, Grade 10, Step 1 iii. Chad Wiener, $25.84 per hour, Grade 10, Step 3 Authorize the hiring of Environmental Technician: i. Leiah Hart, effective May 1, 2018, $20.72, Grade 8, Step 1 ii. This item was moved to Regular Agenda 4, Personnel Committee Report, Land Services (c). Approve Resolutions 2018-17 and 2018-18 for the Public Employees Retirement Association Police Officer Declaration for Jeremiah Friday and Nathanial George. Approve Social Worker Lori Jensen to attend the Permanency and Adoption Competency Certificate program at the University of MN-St. Paul Campus. Total cost: $625. Approve Social Worker Nikki Wiener to attend the Association of MN Child Care Licensors Conference. Total cost: $185. Approve Financial Worker Donna Olsen to attend the Medical Assistance Legacy Systems training. Total cost: $281. Approve Probation Director Terry Fawcett to attend the 2018 Montana Institute. No cost to Pine County as all travel, lodging and meals are paid for by the Positive Community Norms grant. Approve Public Health Supervisor Lori Fore, LPN Wendy Bloom, LPN Stephanie Larson, PHN Heidi Oehrlein and Case Aide Laurie Robinson to attend Incident Command System in a Local Public Health Response training. There is no cost to the county. Approve Deputy Assessor Troy Stewart, Senior Property Appraisers Jennifer Christensen and Lorri Houtsma, and Property Appraiser Karen Stumne to attend the Minnesota Association of Assessing Officer’s Summer Seminars. Total cost $720. Personnel Committee Report Commissioner Ludwig provided an overview of the April 10, 2018 Pine County Personnel Committee meeting. The Personnel Committee made the following recommendations: Health & Human Services a. Acknowledge the resignation of Veterans Service Office /Health & Human Services Office Support Specialist Lynn Thieman, effective March 22, 2018, and approve the backfill of this shared position and any subsequent vacancies that may occur due to an internal promotion or lateral transfer. b. Acknowledge the resignation of Community Health Services Administrator Kathy Filbert, effective April 20, 2018, and approve the backfill of the position and any subsequent vacancies that may occur due to an internal promotion or lateral transfer. Position is a non-union, Grade 16 with a minimum starting wage of $34.01 per hour. c. Approve the updated Family Health Supervisor job description. Updates reflect family health and adult health division duties. d. Ratify Trysten Williamson’s reversion from Support Enforcement Aide (SEA) to Office Support Specialist HHS-VSO, effective April 9, 2018. e. Approve the backfill of the Support Enforcement Aide position and any subsequent vacancies that may occur due to an internal promotion or lateral transfer. Position is a Grade 5 with a minimum starting wage of $17.40 per
hour. Sheriff’s Office - Jail a. Acknowledge the retirement of part-time Corrections Officer Rik Rarick, effective April 28, 2018 and request the backfill of the position and any subsequent vacancies that may occur due to an internal promotion or lateral transfer. Position is a Grade 7 with a minimum starting wage of $18.77 per hour. b. Acknowledge the resignation of part-time Court Security Officer Magen Olsen, effective April 17, 2018, and request the backfill of the position and any subsequent vacancies that may occur due to an internal promotion or a lateral transfer. Position is a Grade 6 with a minimum starting wage of $18.46 per hour. c. Acknowledge the resignation of part-time Corrections Officer Colter Porter, effective April 10, 2018 and request the backfill of the position and any subsequent vacancies that may occur due to an internal promotion or lateral transfer. Position is a Grade 7 with a minimum starting wage of $18.77 per hour. Land Services a. Approve the hiring of a second Environmental Technician, Grade 8, minimum starting wage of $20.72 per hour. The Board voted on April 3, 2018, to begin administration of the Wetland Conservation Act. It is anticipated this apportionment will be prorated between Planning & Zoning and SWCD based on the April 13, 2018 effective date. b. Approve the updated Environmental Technician job description. Updates include wetland duties. c. Approve the hiring of Environmental Technician Lukas Olson, effective May 1, 2018, $20.72 per hour. Grade 8, step 1. Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to approve the recommendations of the Personnel Committee. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to approve final payment in the amount $19,580.55 to Midwest Contracting, LLC and authorize County Administrator to sign the Certificate of Final Contract Acceptance. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Mohr to approve the 2017 Highway Annual Report. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0. County Administrator David Minke provided an update of the budget for the first three months of 2018 reviewing the expenditure and revenue of the major funds. The budget is on track. With no further business, Chair Hallan adjourned the meeting at 11:41 a.m. The next regular meeting of the county board is scheduled for Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pine County Courthouse, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, Minnesota. Stephen M. Hallan, Chair Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator Clerk to County Board of Commissioners The full text of the board’s Minutes are available at the County Administrator’s Office and the county’s website (www.co.pine.mn.us). Copies may also be requested from the administrator’s office. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 10, 2018
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-18-31 Estate of Arnold Duane Branchaud, also known as, Arnold D. Branchaud, also known as Arnold Branchaud, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTESTATE) Notice is given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Ronald Edmond Branchaud, whose address is 10442 Benjamin Dr., Pine City, Minnesota, 55063, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Registrar Pine Court Administrator 2018.04.26 14:02:47-05'00' Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court Nelson, Kim (Pine Court Administration) Apr 26 2018 2:03 PM Attorney for Personal Representative Chelsie Troth Ledin, Hofstad, Troth & Fleming, Ltd. 539 Main Street S. Pine City, MN, 55063 Attorney License No: 0395709 Telephone: (320) 629-7537 FAX: (320) 629-2479 Email: chelsiet@ledinandhofstad. com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 3 and 10, 2018
estate of Robert A. Wilm, a resident of the State of North Dakota. On 4/23/18, 2018, the Personal Representative filed with the Court a document stating an intention to exercise, as to assets in Minnesota, all powers of a local personal representative and to maintain actions and proceedings in Minnesota in accordance with Minn. Stat. 524.4205. Notice is also given that any Minnesota creditor who objects to the Personal Representative’s exercise of power over assets in Minnesota must file a written objection within 60 days from the Personal Representative’s filing. If no objections are filed, the representative may, after the expiration of the 60 day period, exercise all powers of a local personal representative. ELIZABETH OLSON (Pine Court Administration) Apr 24 2018 10:51 AM Court Administrator Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court Olson, Elizabeth (Pine Court Administration) Apr 24 2018 10:51 AM Attorney for Foreign Personal Representative Keven Jay Kercher Ohnstad Twichell, P.C. P.O. Box 458 West Fargo, ND 58078-0458 Attorney License No.: 0395972 Telephone: 701-282-3249 FAX: 701282-0825 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 3 and 10, 2018
ten comments may be submitted to or delivered to, the Township Zoning Department prior to the time of the hearing. These written comments will be made a part of the official record. Questions regarding this matter can be directed to the Township Planning and Zoning Department at 320-6293719or e-mail: pokezoning@yahoo. com. Date: May 7, 2018 Gordon Johnson, Township Planning Zoning Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 10, 2018
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COUNTY OF PINE IN DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 58-PR-18-32 In Re: Estate of James Edward Mackey, Sr., aka James E. Mackey, Sr., James Mackey, Sr. James Edward Mackey, James E. Mackey, and James Mackey, Deceased. NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE IS GIVEN that a petition for the formal appointment of James Mackey, Jr. whose address is 945 Margaret Street, St. Paul, Minnesota as special administrator of the Estate in an unsupervised administration has been filed with this Court. IT IS ORDERED that the Petition will be heard on 6/25/18 at 9:00 a.m. by this Court at the Pine County Courthouse, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, Minnesota 55063. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that notice shall be given by mailing a copy of this Notice and Order by U.S. Postal Service, at least 14 days prior to the hearing date, to all persons who currently have an interest in the Estate (Minn. Stat. 524-1-401) and persons who have filed and not withdrawn a demand for notice pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-204. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and no objections are filed or raised, the Petition may be granted. KRISTA K MARTIN (Judge) Judge of District Court 2018.04.26 12:04:19-05’00’ LU ANN BLEGEN District Court Administrator Attorney for Petitioner: Gene E. Adkins, #20951x Hitchcock Law Firm, PLLC The Barrister Building 1465 Arcade Street Saint Paul, MN 55106 Telephone: (651) 772-3401 Fax: (651) 772-2115 Email: gadkins@hitchcocklaw.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 3 and 10, 2018 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 58-PR-18-29 Estate of ROBERT A. WILM, Decedent. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ACTING IN MINNESOTA Notice is given that Linda Wilm, residing at 2827 - 169th Avenue SE, Harwood, ND 58042, is the domiciliary foreign person representative (“Personal Representative”) for the
NOTICE OF MAIL BALLOT PROCEDURES To the residents of the cities of Brook Park, Bruno, Denham, Henriette and Kerrick and the townships of Bruno, Danforth, Fleming, Kerrick, Nickerson, New Dosey and Park, who will use Mail Ballot Procedures, you are hereby notified that the General Election will be held November 6, 2018. Residents who are registered to vote by July 24, 2018 in the above precincts will automatically be mailed official ballots between June 29, 2018 and July 31, 2018. Ballots must be returned by mail, in person or by a designated agent no later than 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 6, 2018 to the Office of the County Auditor, 635 Northridge Dr NW, Pine City, MN 55063. Residents in the above precincts not registered by July 24, 2018, may obtain an absentee ballot from the County Auditor at the above address or by contacting us at 320-5911670, or toll-free 1-800-450-7463, ext. 1670. Ballots will be counted after 8:00 p.m. on November 6, 2018 and shall be open to the public. Cathy J. Clemmer Pine County Auditor 635 Northridge Dr NW, Suite 240 Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 591-1670 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 10, 2018 Notice of Timber Auction Timber Auction: Pine County will be conducting a Timber Auction at 10:00 am on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at the Pine County Courthouse in Pine City, Minnesota. For more information call (320) 216-4225. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 10, 2018 CITY OF ROCK CREEK ORDINANCE #64 An Ordinance amending the Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems (SSTS) Ordinance #59. The City Council of the City of Rock Creek, Minnesota, hereby ordains: Section 1. Amending Section 5.02.01 to the City of Rock Creek Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems Ordinance #59 to include: b. All septic tanks shall be compartmentalized and the system shall require two tanks in series and the second compartment must be at least 30% of total capacity of tank. The first tank must be equal to or larger than any subsequent tank. Section 2. Amending Section 8.01.03 (B) to the City of Rock Creek Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems Ordinance #59 to include: iv. In the event of a bedroom addition, the system capacity complies to the state sewer code requirements for the total number of bedrooms in connected buildings including proposed additions. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and publication. Passed and approved this 5th day of April 2018, by the City of Rock Creek. Craig Saari, Mayor Sandra Pangerl, City Clerk Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 10, 2018
POKEGAMA TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ON INTERIM USE PERMIT Notice is hereby given in accordance with the Pokegama Township Zoning Ordinance, that the Planning Commission of Pokegama Township will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 21, 2018, 7 p.m., at the Pokegama Town Hall, Pine City, MN 55063. The hearing is for a Interim Use Permit request to operate a Temporary Asphalt Plant to provide materials to State Hwy 35 road project. This application was submitted by Chris Miller, Hardrives Inc. The location of plant would be located at Michael Aderman’s, 18076 Beroun Crossing Rd., Pine City. The Township of Pine City encourages interested parties to attend public meetings and comment on the issues being discussed. If you wish to provide comments and are unable to attend the meeting, writ-
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PINE COUNTY ZONING BOARD The Pine County Zoning Board will conduct public hearings starting at 5:30 p.m. May 24, 2018, at the Pine County Courthouse Board Room, 635 Northridge Dr. NW, Pine City, Minnesota. The purpose of the public hearings are to solicit testimony in consideration of the following: Jeff Bahe is requesting a variance at 10152 Bass Lake Rd, Sandstone (Pine Parcel Number 27.0479.003); Section 31, Township 43, Range 21, (Pine Lake Township) as follows: The Pine County Shoreland Management Ordinance Section 5.2.2B allows water oriented accessory structures, including detached decks, to be permitted provided they do not exceed 250 square feet in size. Mr. Bahe is applying for a 58 square foot after-the-fact variance to construct a 308 square foot deck. Thomas & Angela Foster are requesting preliminary plat of Hollers Point on Cross Lake (Pine Parcel Numbers 26.0428.000, 26.0546.000, 26.0548.000, and 26.0549.000); Sections 27 & 34, Township 39, Range 21, (Pine City Township) as follows: The Pine County Shoreland Management Ordinance Section 5.1.2C allows lots on general development lakes (which Cross Lake is) of 75’ in width and 15,000 square feet in area. The Fosters are proposing a development to include twelve (12) lots. This hearing is open to the public at which time you are invited to appear and offer testimony regarding the request. Written comments may be entered into the record at the discretion of the Chair of the Pine County Zoning Board, and may be sent to the Chair in care of Caleb Anderson, Land and Resources Manager, 635 Northridge Dr NW, Suite 260, Pine City, MN 55063. Full application materials concerning the above request(s) are available for viewing at the Pine County Planning and Zoning Office, 635 Northridge Dr NW, Suite 260, Pine City, MN 55063 and on the Planning and Zoning Department section of the Pine County
website: www.co.pine.mn.us. Caleb Anderson (320.591.1657) Land and Resources Manager Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 10, 2018
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PINE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION City Hall Council Chambers 315 Main Street South NOTICE OF DATE CHANGE: The Planning Commission Meeting for the following items has been moved to May 22, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.: Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission will conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, the 15th day of May at approximately 6:30 p.m., to consider the following requests: -Request by the City of Pine City for a minor subdivision at 1205 Airwaves Rd NE to separate the City’s water treatment and Public Works facilities from the other marketable land. All interested persons are encouraged to attend and be heard on these matters. The details of the application are on file and available for viewing at the Administrative Offices in City Hall located at 315 Main St. S. or by calling City Hall at 320-6292575. Lezlie Sauter Community Development Director Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 10, 2018
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PINE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION City Hall Council Chambers 315 Main Street South NOTICE OF DATE CHANGE: The Planning Commission Meeting for the following items has been moved to May 22, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.: Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission will conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, the 15th day of May at approximately 6:30 p.m., to consider the following requests: -Request by the City of Pine City for a minor subdivision at 545 16th Ave. NE to separate the City’s water treatment facility from the other marketable land. All interested persons are encouraged to attend and be heard on these matters. The details of the application are on file and available for viewing at the Administrative Offices in City Hall located at 315 Main St. S. or by calling City Hall at 320-6292575. Lezlie Sauter Community Development Director Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 10, 2018
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PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER April 29 - May 6 Theft, burglary, vandalism April 30, 8:18 a.m., report of theft, Beroun Crossing, Pine City. May 2, 8:42 p.m., report of shoplifting, Evergreen Sq. SW, Pine City. May 3, 9:04 a.m., report of theft, Northridge Dr. NW, Pine City. Miscellaneous April 29, 12:08 a.m., report of traffic pursuit, I35 S, Pine City. April 30, 8:36 a.m., report of criminal sexual conduct, Northridge Dr. NW, Pine City. April 30, 10:18 a.m., report of missing person, State Hwy 70, Pine City. May 2, 7:44 a.m., report of suspicious activity, Main St. S, Pine City. May 2, 4:31 p.m., report of assault, Main St. S, Pine City. May 4, 10:11 a.m., report of theft, 6th Ave SW, Pine City. Fires and accidents May 1, 2:58 p.m., report of motor vehicle property damage, Main St. S, Pine City. Jail roster April 30, Glenn James Usher, warrant, confined but not convicted. April 30, Matthew Alan Koller, Hold for other agency, bench felony warrant, probation violation, drugs-1st degree-sale-50 grams or more-within 90-day period-arrest adult. Released May 2. April 30, Dennis Wayne Davis, Bench warrant-misdemeanor, assault-5th degree-inflict or attempt bodily harm-arrest of adult, domestic assault-midemeaner-commits act to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death - arrest of adult. Released May 3. May 1, James Oswald, Hold for other agency, confined but not convicted. May 1, Donald Heilman, Writ,violate no contact order-within 10 years
of the first of two or more convictions. Released May 2. May 1, Ryan Brosious, under sentence, 1st degree driving while impaired. Released May 4. May 2, Louis Ralph Oiyotte, warrant, confined but not convicted. May 2, Jesse Chad Purull, hold for other agency, parole/probation violation. May 2, Tamera Sue Tamble, Probable Cause, traffic-drivers license-driving after cancellation-inimical to public safety -arrest of adult. Released May 2. May 2, Craig Scott Linder, hold for other agency, bench-gross misdemeanor warrant, failure to appear, criminal vehic operation-great bodily harm-operate vehicle w/negligence-under influence. Released May 3. May 2, Carlos Juan Lopez, hold for other agency-bench-misdemeanor warrant. theft-theft of property. Released May3. May 2, Eric James Ruter, Warrant-failure to appear warrant, drugs5th degree-possess schedule 1,2,3,4not small amount marijuana-arrest of adult. Released May 3. May 2, Ski Lee Spagen, warrant, drugs-5th degree-possess schedule 1,2,3,4-not small amount marijuana. Released May 3. May 2, Salena Marie Long, Probable cause, traffic-dirvers license-driving after..., financial transaction card fraud-use-no consent-arrest if adult-2 counts, drugs-5th degree-possess schedule 1,2,3,4-not small amount marijuana-arrest of adult, controlled substances-drug paraphernalia, Released May 4. May 3, Shianne Gockowski, parole/probation violation, drugs-5th degree- possess schedule 1,2,3,4-not small amount marijuana. May 3, Dustin Bothum, probable
cause-carrying of weapons without permit-application to carry-arrest of adult. Released May 3. May 4, Cody James Blakey, hold for other agency, confined but not convicted. May 4, Richard Allan Hay, confined but not convicted, drugs-2nd degree-sale 3 grams or more w/in 90 period. May 4, Deandrea Leecy, warrant, confined but not convicted. May 4, Joshua Mitchell, probable cause, confined but not convicted, drugs-5th degree-possess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. May 4, Chase Peterson, hold for other agency, confined but not convicted. May 5, Rebecca Crawford, hold for other agency, confined but not convicted. May 5, David Michael Friel, probable cause-confined but not convicted, durgs-5th degree-possess schedule 1,2,3,4-not small amount marijuana. May 5, Jacob Andrew Huey, probable cause-confined but not convicted, giving peace officer false name-of another person. May 5, Bruce Dean Ripley, probable cause, confined but not convicted, drugs- 5th degree-possess schedule 1,2,3,4-not small amount marijuana. May 6, Robert Amundsen, probable cause, confined but not convicted, drugs-5th degree controlled substance possession. May 6, Jeremy Andress, hold for other agency, Confined but not convicted. May 6, Brandon Larsen, probable cause, traffic-drivers license-driving after cancellation-inimical to public safety-arrest of adult. Released May 6.
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Last summer at a stoplight, my car was Q: vibrating from the bass boom of the car next to me. I looked over and saw, what I assume was a person driving -- but could see only the outline of his pulled up hoodie. As we drove away, I thought there is no way he is going to be able to hear or see an ambulance or fire truck coming into the intersection on an emergency. While we know driving with extremely loud music and having a driver’s peripheral viAsk A sion blocked isn’t wise -- is it Trooper illegal and is it enforced?
Neil Dickenson
There is no state law A: that prohibits how loud music can be inside of a vehicle, but it could be a violation of a city or county ordinance. Regarding the hoodie that is potentially blocking their vision, there is no law that directly covers this as well. There are laws that cover suspended objects from the rearview mirror and cracked or tinted windshields as they are considered vision obstructions. It is very important for the driver to be aware and alert to everything that is going on around them. Listening to very loud music while driving can block out an emergency vehicle’s siren or another vehicle’s horn, and it could cause a crash or reduce the response time for an emergency vehicle. Emergency vehicles are equipped with lights and sirens to warn others when responding to an emergency. Being able to hear a siren and see emergency lights will enable the driver to safely pull over and yield for approaching emergency vehicles. Please turn down music so you are able to hear any potential hazards and make sure you and your vehicle are free from anything that will block your view. It will help reduce your chances of being involved in a crash. Send questions to Sgt. Neil Dickenson – Minnesota State Patrol at 1131 Mesaba Ave., Duluth, MN 55811 or neil.dickenson@state.mn.us.
PUBLIC NOTICES FROM PAGE 21 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS North Pine Government Center Sandstone, MN Pine County will receive sealed bids for the North Pine Government Center construction project until 2:00pm on Tuesday May 22, 2018, at which time bids will be opened and read aloud. Project Summary: new construction of a 12,000 sq. ft. administrative building. Building to be wood framed, brick faced one story with basement below a portion of the facility. Multiple prime bids are being accepted by bid category as listed in the Instructions to Bidders. Bids will be submitted split between labor/ equipment and materials in order to utilize the County’s sales tax exemption. An optional pre-bid conference will be held on May 3rd, 2018 at 1:00 pm at the project site at 1602 Highway 23 N, Sandstone, MN 55072. Attendance is not mandatory, but strongly encouraged. Completed bid forms shall be submitted without alterations, additions or erasures on forms provided in the project specifications. Sealed envelopes containing bids must be marked: North Pine Government Center with the bid category(s) marked on the outside, and also include the name and address of
the bidder and date and hour of the bid opening. Bids shall be mailed or delivered to: (Public opening to occur in County Boardroom) Pine County Courthouse Attn: David Minke, County Administrator 635 Northridge Dr NW Pine City, MN 55063 Each bid greater than $10,000 shall be accompanied by bid bond, certified check, or cashier’s check in the amount of at least 5% of the amount of the bid and made payable to Pine County as bid security that, if the bid is accepted, the contractor will execute the contract and furnish the required performance and payment bonds within the allotted time period after award of contract. All bidders shall meet the requirements as defined under the Responsible Contractor Law, Statutes Section 16C.285. A signed statement under oath, verifying compliance with each of the minimum criteria shall be included with the bid submission. All correspondence relating to bidding shall be directed to the Construction Manager: Troy Haug, Project Manager Mark Haug Construction, Inc. 11754 Fairway Road SW, Pine City, MN 55063 Phone: 320-629-6607 Email: Troy@MHCinc.biz Bidding documents can be
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of the total bid made payable to Windemere Township. Windemere Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities, and to award the bids in the best interest of the Township. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty (40) days. Thomas J. Wilson, P.E. Erickson Engineering Project Owner: Dale Kirkeby – Windemere Township 89507 Northridge Road Sturgeon Lake, MN 55783 (507)-676-5723 dale.kirdeby@windemeretownship. com Project Engineer: Thomas J. Wilson 9531 W 78th Street, Ste 100 Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (612)-249-0839 twilson@ericksonengineering. com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 3, 10 and 17, 2018
REQUEST FOR INSURANCE BIDS Pine County is officially requesting carrier proposals for their 2018-2019 Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability insurance contracts. Bidding carriers can obtain bid information and specifics by contacting Flexible Benefit Consulting, at 320-864-3525. Proposals are due by 4:30 PM on Friday, June 1, 2018, and can be sent electronically to Justin@flexbenmn. com. The County reserves the right to waive formalities and minor irregularities; reject any and all proposals and call for new proposals; request a written clarification of any proposal; accept the proposal which is determined to be in the best interest of the County and its employees; postpone, cancel, or extend the due date of this RFP; and conduct negotiations before, and subsequent to, the selection of the carrier. The RFP is being made under conditions set forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 471.6161. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 10, 2018
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Snake River Utility Crossing and Lift Station City of Pine City, Minnesota SEH No. PINE0 143766 Notice is hereby given that sealed Bids will be received by the City of Pine City until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 14, 2018, at the Pine City, City Hall located at 315 Main St. S., Suite 100, Pine City, MN 55063, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for the furnishing of all labor and material for the construction of 2nd Street SE Utility Improvements. Major quantities for the Work include: Est. Qty
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Bids shall be on the form provided for that purpose and according to the Bidding Requirements prepared by Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH®) dated January 31, 2018. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. located at 3535 Vadnais Center Drive, St. Paul, MN 55110-5196, Greg Anderson - 651.490.2000. The Bidding Documents may be viewed for no cost at http://www.sehinc.com by selecting the Project Bid Information link at the bottom of the page and the View Plans option from the menu at the top of the selected project page. Digital image copies of the Bidding Documents are available at http://www. sehinc.com for a fee of $30. These documents may be downloaded by selecting this project from the PROJECT BID INFORMATION link and by entering eBidDocTM Number 5640908 on the SEARCH PROJECTS page. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at 952.233.1632 or info@questcdn.com. Paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from Docunet Corp. located at 2435 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441 (763.475.9600) for a fee of $100. A pre-Bid conference will be held at 1:00pm. on May 31 at Pine City City Hall. Representatives of Owner and Engineer will be present to discuss the Project. Bidders are encouraged to attend and participate in the conference. Bid security in the amount of 5 percent of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. This Work shall be subject to minimum wages and labor standards in accordance with Davis Bacon. Bids shall be directed to the City Administrator, securely sealed and endorsed upon the outside wrapper, “BID FOR SNAKE RIVER UTILITY CROSSING AND LIFT STATION.” The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and to award the Contract in the best interests of the City. Ken Cammilleri City Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer May 10, 17, 24, 2018
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OFFICE SUPPORT SPECIALIST (2 full-time positions) Adult & Veterans Services (Sandstone) Child Support Unit (Pine City) ADULT & VETERANS SERVICES Essential Duties: Performs moderately difficult clerical assignments and public contact work requiring independent judgment. Receptionist, setting up appointments, sorting and distributing mail, and providing information about Veteran Services to the public. Assist Veterans with information and resources. Provide support to the Veterans Services Officer. CHILD SUPPORT UNIT Essential Duties: Assists the Child Support Unit with managing their caseloads. Performs moderately difficult clerical assignments and public contact work requiring independent judgment. Enters data into computer system, setting up case files, backup receptionist, sorting and distributing mail, providing information about agency programs and community resources to the public. Assist clientele with accurate information in regards to policy, procedures and state statutes. Provides technical support services to all HHS staff and cross training in other HHS areas is required. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma, or the equivalent; and 2) clerical experience and/or experience working with the public; or 3) experience in a public welfare/ human service agency; or 4) similar experience in a private non-profit organization. Also, valid driver’s license. Salary: $14.61/hr - $18.36/hr DOQ Closing Date: May 18, 2018 @ 12:00 pm. For complete postings, visit our county website @ www.co.pine.mn.us under Quick Links – Employment Opportunities An Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer
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Today we honor all the women in our lives who support and nurture us – from our own moms to our in-laws, stepmoms, sisters, aunts, grandmothers, teachers, coaches and mentors. Thank you to these wonderful ladies! May all the love you give to others come back to you on this special day.
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