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A single-vehicle crash on Interstate 35 killed a 19-year-old woman on July 8. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, this past Saturday at approximately 1:41 p.m., a 2001 Volvo station wagon was traveling southbound on I-35 near the Highway 23 exit south of Hinckley when the vehicle made contact with the center median. The Volvo over-corrected, causing the vehicle to roll over several times before landing upright. Both the driver and passenger were taken to Essentia Health in Sandstone. Passenger Salena Thavie Chhum, 19, of Inver Grove Heights died as a result of injuries received in the crash. The driver, Ryan Thomas Schreiber, 19, also of Inver Grove Heights, was treated for non-life threatening injuries. Both teenagers were wearing seatbelts and alcohol was not involved in the crash, according to the State Patrol.
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Teen idol Conrad Birdie (Paul Willard) sings “One Last Kiss” for his adoring fans in the Pine City Heritage Players production of “Bye Bye Birdie,” set to hit the Pine City High School Auditorium stage starting this Thursday.
‘Bye Bye Birdie’ ready to rock BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM
A favorite musical capturing the styles and music of the 1950s will have the Pine City High School Auditorium rocking and rolling this weekend. “Bye Bye Birdie” takes place in 1958, and centers around Conrad Birdie (Paul Willard) – the king of rock and roll of the day. Birdie has been drafted into the Army, so his manager Albert (Scott Tolzman) and secretary Rose (Allie Gosen) come up with a plan to have him have a publicity event centered around Conrad receiving one last kiss from a lucky fan before he serves. So he heads to a small town where he is supposed to kiss the head of his fan club, a young lady named Kim Macafee (Emily Eliot). “And from there, hilariousness ensues with Kim and her family and her friends,” Director Rachel Bigelow said. “It’s very fun.” Kim’s father is played by Jon Bigelow (star of last year’s “Music Man”), who happens to share a last name, a house and a baby-on-the-way with director Rachel. What’s it like to direct her own husband? “I actually had to persuade him to audition for the play because he didn’t want me to direct him,” Rachel said, laughing. “We just have to separate the professional re-
lationship ... with the relationship at home. However, one nice side effect is that we get to spend more time together.” Rachel said the whole cast has been working hard to get ready for the show. “I think they’ve discovered some wonderful things about their characters and themselves ... that are really helping the show get to another level,” she said. “That’s been exciting to see – that transformation.” She noted that the reputation of the Pine City Heritage Players has brought in regional performers. “I love ... that we have a lot of the theater kids from Pine City, but we’ve also pulled in from other communities,” she said. “So students from North Branch and Rush City are in it as well, and I think they’ve formed a really great bond ... which I hope will continue to help Heritage Players to grow.” Scott Tolzman, who plays Albert, said his favorite scene is the performance of the popular song, “Put On A Happy Face.” “Dick Van Dyke sang it on Broadway, and then it kind of took on a life of its own,” Scott said. “So it’s fun for me to be able to play the part and sing this song that I’ve heard so many famous people sing over the years.
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DNR Conservation Officer Bret Grundmeier, workng out of Hinckley, said he found high numbers of ATVers and boaters during the week of the July 4th holiday. “There were times when ATVs out on the roads outnumbered cars and pickups,” Grundmeier said. A majority of the ATV violations included operating without ATV safety training, no registration, and allowing juveniles to ride without helmets. Area lakes were also packed and busy and citations were issued for not having lifejackets on board, using too many lines, fishing without fishing licenses, and taking an over-limit of fish. DNR Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn, working out of Pine City, reported checking anglers and boaters in the Pine City area. He assisted the Pine County Sheriff’s Department with several calls during the week. Those calls included a search warrant, traffic stops, and a perimeter for a foot pursuit.
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K-9 ‘Chaos’ joins Pine County Sheriff’s Office The Pine County Sheriff’s office is pleased to announce that their second K-9 has completed training and is now on patrol. On Friday, June 23, Pine County Deputy Borchardt and his K-9 partner “Chaos” graduated after successfully completing their 12-week training academy. During the academy, Borchardt and Chaos received training in both narcotics detection and street work. The street work portion of the program included training in tracking, building searches, surmounting obstacles and apprehension to name just a few of the components. Deputy Borchardt and Chaos were among eight other K-9 units from throughout Minnesota that completed the training program. The sheriff’s office offered its gratitude to the civic organizations and private citizen donations that helped fund the program, allowing for the purchase of two K-9s since 2016 that now help to protect the citizens of Pine County.
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Skubitz promoted to Chief Deputy County Attorney The Pine County Attorney’s Office has announced that Assistant County Attorney Michelle Skubitz has been promoted to Chief Deputy County Attorney. Skubitz has been with the Pine County Attorney’s Office for 15 years as a prosecutor. Skubitz has prosecuted many of Pine County’s high profile cases, and has demonstrated consistent excellence in and out of the courtroom. In 2016, Michelle and County Attorney Reese Frederickson were named Attorneys of the Year by Minnesota Lawyer magazine. As chief deputy county attorney, Skubitz will lead the criminal prosecution team, and act as second in command.
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The Pine City Heritage Players will present their humorous production of “Bye Bye Birdie” at the Pine City High School auditorium Thursday through Saturday, July 13, 14 and 15 at 7 p.m., and closing with a matinee Sunday, July 16 at 2 p.m. All tickets are general admission seating and are available in advance (beginning July 1) or at the door. Visit www.pinecityheritageplayers.com or call 320-298-0014.
JULY 13 - 17 State Croix State Park St. Croix State Park welcomes the public to see exhibits and get free check-outs including birding or fishing kits, GPS units and digital cameras this weekend. Feed wildlife ambassadors or borrow gear to catch water bugs beginning Thursday, July 13 at 8:30 a.m. At 4 p.m. on Friday, July 14 learn archery. Play nature bingo at 6:30 p.m. On Saturday, July 15 at 1 p.m. learn the basics of fishing or take a guided canoe trip. At 6:30 p.m. learn “Fur Trade Fashions” and make a beaded bracelet. On Sunday, July 16 learn about bears and make a bear craft at 10 a.m. and see a canoe paddle making demonstration at 1 p.m. At 4 p.m. watch a nature movie. On Monday, July 17 attend a “Wildlife Ambassador Meet & Greet” at 11 a.m. Visit the website www.mndnr. gov/stcroix or call 320-384-6615 for more information.
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The Pine City Arts Council‘s 40th anniversary Art Fest is on Saturday, July 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Robinson Park in downtown Pine City. There will be food, a variety of art vendors and exhibitors, a children’s corner, as well as music by Atahualpa Ecuadorian Pan Flutes. Email PineCityArtsCouncil@ gmail.com or call 320-629-2227 with any questions.
Pokegama Lake Association The monthly meeting of the Pokegama Lake Association will be Saturday, July 15 at 9 a.m. with coffee and rolls at 8:30 a.m. Prospective members are welcome at 12965 Lake Line Road. Contact lmclean111@ gmail.com for information.
Classic car and truck show On Saturday, July 15, 9- 3 p.m., the public is invited to the 1st annual classic car and truck show at Roubinek Motors. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and dash plaques will be available.
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Wolf Howl at Crex Help conduct a wolf howling survey at Crex Meadows in Grantsburg, Wisconsin on Friday, July 14. The survey begins at the Visitor Center with a brief overview of wolves at 7:30 p.m. followed by howling in one or more special locations in Crex Meadows, listening for wolves to respond back. Space is limited to 40 participants, ages 8 and up. Visit crexmeadows.org for registration and information.
Namnyaki School fundraiser and graduation celebration In 2013 the IMAGE Project (Deb Pangerl) in partnership with the Maasai people of Tanzania, East Africa opened the Namnyaki Girls’ Secondary School. This year 24 Maasai girls will be the first graduating class. The public is invited to a fundraiser and celebration on Friday, July 14, 6-8:30 p.m., in the Spare Room at Chucker’s in Rush City. Call Teresa Hasbrook at 763-227-0056 with any questions.
North Chisago Historical Society The North Chisago Historical Society will be “Remembering Rush City’s Past” with a discussion led by local historian Carl Heinrich on Wednesday, July 19, 1 p.m., focusing on local bars and restaurants. The public is invited to bring old photos and personal stories to the meeting at the museum at 350 S Eliot Ave. in Rush City. For more information call 320-358-4525.
Pine City Area History Association The next meeting of the Pine City Area History Association will be held Sunday, July 16 at 2 p.m. in the meeting room of the Pine City Public Library. The “History of Beroun” will be presented by Peg Skalicky. The public is invited to bring items related to the topic to share. For more information call 320322-9208 or email pcahistory@ gmail.com.
JULY 20 Build a castle pop-out book Kids ages 5 to 11 are invited to create a castle pop-out book with the Minnesota Center for Book Arts at the Pine City library on Thursday, July 20 at 10 a.m. Registration is required, and space is limited. Sign up at the library or call 320-629-6403.
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Pine County Genealogical Society members will be available to help the public with genealogy research at the Pine City Public Library on Wednesday, July 19 from 6-7 p.m. At 7 p.m. a series of presentations on the old telephone systems will be given. Alaina Lyseth will discuss phones from the early 1900s, Rose Mielke will discuss the phone system that her parents operated out of their Willow River home in the 1940s 50s, and Jerry Lindstrom, who worked for the telephone company, will discuss the early dial phone system. The public is invited to attend. Email lynquilt@ msn.com with any questions.
Crex Meadows in Grantsburg, Wisconsin offers Little Wildlifers, a free, no-registration, no-obligation series for families with children ages 2-8 on Tuesdays from 10-11:15 a.m. to discover nature through stories, songs, activities, snacks and crafts. The next session is “Terrific Turtles” on Tuesday, July 18. To learn more visit www. crexmeadows.org.
JULY 19 New to Medicare Going on Medicare soon or just interested in how it works? Come to a free meeting on Wednesday, July 19, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Pine City Public Library, 300 5th Street SE, Pine City. There will be information on Medicare given out at this session, as well as questions answered. Aspects of Medicare parts A, B, C and D will be covered as well as information on supplemental insurance and how to report fraud and abuse. Call Amy Tvedt at 800-333-2433 or email amy.tvedt@cmcoa.org to register.
People who enjoy the Downton Abbey series and English history are invited to the Pine City Public Library on Thursday, July 20 at 6:30 p.m. A free presentation on the library at Highclere Castle will be given by Tim Johnson, Curator of Special Collections and Rare Books/E. W. McDiarmid Curator of the Sherlock Holmes Collections at the U of M. Discover insights into life on English country estates in the Edwardian era and the treasures collected over generations that filled country house libraries. For more information call the library or visit www.ecrlib.org.
Mora’s Music in the Park The City of Mora’s Music In The Park summer concert series will feature Gypsy Dave and Deb Barrett with a mix of folk, blues, country and bluegrass at a free concert at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 20 in the gazebo of Library Park in downtown Mora. For more information visit www.ci.mora.mn.us.
JULY 21 - 23 Championship Watercross races The World Championship Snowmobile Watercross races
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will take place Friday through Sunday, July 21 - 23, in Grantsburg, Wisconsin on Memory Lake. Qualifying races start at 1 p.m. on Friday, with finals on Sunday afternoon. In addition there will be vendors, street dances with live bands both Friday and Saturday nights, and fireworks on Saturday night at dusk. Call 715-463-4269 or visit www.grantsburgwatercross. com for camping information or for a complete schedule.
JULY 22 Wildflower Walk at Crex Meadows Venture into the Fish Lake Wildlife Area in search of mid-summer wildflowers on Saturday, July 22, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Meet at the visitor center at Crex Meadows in Grantsburg, Wisconsin and carpool to the property, led by Dr. Alan Roelfs. Visit www.crexmeadows.org for more information.
JULY 25 Pine City Memory Cafe Individuals with memory loss and their caregivers and families are invited to come and enjoy fellowship and support with peers in a historic setting at the North West Company Fur Post, 12551 Voyageur Ln., Pine City, on Tuesday, July 25 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Coffee, treats and enjoyable activities are provided at no charge. For more information call 320-629-6356 or visit nwcfurpost@mnhs.org.
Introduction to Genealogy class Introduction to Genealogy Research is scheduled from 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, with ECRL staff Sarah Hawkins and Steve Karlson presenting at the Mora Public Library. Class size is limited, and registration is required. Call 320-679-2642 or stop at the desk to register. For information visit www.ecrlib.org.
Pirates on Parade Kids ages 6-11 are invited to explore the swashbuckling lives of pirates and even come dressed as one during Pirates on Parade at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 25 at Rush City Public Library. Participants will walk the plank, use a treasure map to find hidden objects, design their own pirate flag and more. Registration is required by Friday, July 21. Stop by the library or call 320-358-3948.
JULY 26 ‘Krazy Kahoots!’ Bring a wireless device and play Kahoot trivia from 6:307:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 26 at the Rush City Public Library. Questions will center around artists, architecture and famous structures. This event is for ages 8 through adult. Preregister at the library or call 320358-3948 by Friday, July 21.
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MEETINGS THURSDAY 7/13 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. WINDOW-Domestic abuse support group: 6 p.m., Journey North Church, Pine City NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City Pine City VFW Auxiliary: Pine City VFW Post #4258, 6:30 p.m. SATURDAY 7/15 Model RR club: Askov, 10 a.m., Pine County History Museum SUNDAY 7/16 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. MONDAY 7/17 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church TUESDAY 7/18 Pine County Board: 10 a.m., Pine Co. History Museum, Askov Pine City VFW: Pine City, VFW Post #4258, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY 7/19 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Al-Anon: 725 2nd Ave. SW, Pine City, 12 p.m., 612-387-6094, David Focus on Ability: 1:30 p.m., Chisago Co. Snr. Ctr., North Branch Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine City VFW Hall AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center
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Lots of summer left to enjoy Well, we’re right smack dab in the middle of our Pine City summer, and between graduation parties, family get-togethers, weddings and the Fourth of July it has sure gone by fast. But even though Freedom Fest is over and the 125th Pine County Fair is already looming in the headlights, make sure you keep checking our Out and About calendar and the ads in the Pioneer for all the fun that’s coming our way these next few weeks. This weekend alone is Editor’s jam-packed. I can’t wait Soapbox to see “Bye Bye Birdie” at the Pine City High School Mike Auditorium, and to hit the 40th annual Art Fest in Gainor Robinson Park and the classic car show at Roubinek Motors on Saturday. Then on Sunday we can all learn about the history of Beroun at the Pine City Library. And summer won’t feel complete if I don’t swing by the fairgrounds for the Wednesday flea market and the Friday and Saturday farmers’ market a couple more times at least. Good food and good deals – you can’t beat it. I’m wishing the best for all of our area farmers this year. The wet spring meant a lot of folks were late getting their crops planted, and driving around the area around the Fourth of July week I saw that some of the corn was knee-high as it ought to be, but in low-lying areas it was stunted or hadn’t come in at all. Farming seems a little bit like playing Texas Hold ‘Em against nature. You may know all the odds and all the right moves, but you can’t control the cards you’re dealt. Here’s hoping that the rest of the season and the harvest bring good luck. Speaking of poker, we had a little family vacation this past week and held a couple of our traditional friendly poker games in the evenings. For the first time a majority of the younger generation was allowed to play with us older folks. I have to admit, I thought we grizzled veterans of the green-felt battlefield would leave the young ones in the dust, but in one game it came down to two of my 12-year-old nephews and one grownup, and in the other it was my 19-year-old stepson and one grownup. I understand that one has to pass the torch eventually, but it’s a little tough when a grinning pre-teen takes it from you with a full house to your flush. Still, it’s great to see that the young ones are learning the important lessons in life: knowing when to hold ‘em, when to fold ‘em, when to walk away and when to run. Hope you’ve enjoyed your summer so far, and that the rest of it is even better. Let’s make the most of it.
Let’s give dandelions a little love I pull the dandelions out of the garden, without consciousness or appreciation of their sunny yellow dispositions. They are weeds, after all. Gardeners think nothing of pulling weeds in order to make room for the non-weedy, desirable plants. But who decides which is which? It’s in the eye of the beholder. That, a and location, location, location. Weeds are simply plants growing w where they aren’t wanted. They are natture’s way of healing the bare earth. M Mother Nature doesn’t like to be naked. O Often plants deemed as weeds are invassive – spreading faster than they can be e eradicated. Making them a nuisance, or iin other words, weeds. Dandelions haven’t always been w weeds – at my house or anywhere else. W When my kids were young, they called tthem dandeflowers and celebrated their a arrival each spring. I often had a vaseful ssitting in the middle of the kitchen table – a gift from a loving child. They added a welcome and cheerful spot of yellow to the room. In the past, people used to plant dandelions, not pull them out. The history of the plant is as deep as its long taproot. Fossil dandelions exist from the last ice age. Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans were well versed on the perks of the perky plant. Dandelions have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for more than a thousand years. The route they took to the U.S. is uncertain but they were likely brought over on the Mayflower for cultivation in the new land. With good reason. Dandelions are actually useful in a number of ways. Their sprightly yellow blossoms serve as a beacon to helpful garden pollinators, like bees and butterflies. Their long taproot pulls nutrients upwards, benefitting more shallow-rooted plants. The white fluffy seed balls are fun to blow in the wind and have been promising wish fulfillment for generations. The leaves are edible and can be used in salads. The root is used to
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make coffee and for other medicinal purposes. The flowers can be steeped to make tea and (I’ve saved the best for last) the blossoms are the signature ingredient in dandelion wine! Despite this variety of potential uses, the bright golden-bloomed plants are largely considered weeds. The Wikipedia weed page even has a photo of (you guessed it) a dandelion. Seems our hardy and hearty yellow friend is the epitome of a nuisance plant. But all is not lost. Dandelions are not just your garden-variety weeds. Because they benefit the garden and can be used in numerous ways, they are deemed beneficial weeds, which is an oxymoron if I ever heard one. I have my theories on the subject. Dandelions spread expeditiously. They cultivate easily. If they were finicky and difficult to grow, I predict they never would have achieved weed status. We’d all vie for a lawn blanketed with their golden pompoms. But that’s not the case. It’s interesting in a shake your head sort of way: our forefathers spent time and energy cultivating dandelions; we spend time and money trying to rid our lawns of the little yellow beauties. And still they grow and bloom and thrive. I have one now that pushed its way up through a tiny crack in the cement of our patio. I should probably get rid of it, but something’s holding me back. Dandelions, and weeds in general, are a statement of stamina and endurance and an unwillingness to give up. No retreat, no surrender, not even when all the space you have to grow is a crack in the sidewalk. That’s pretty darn steadfast. And worth this gardener’s respect. Maybe instead of pulling them out of the garden my time would be better spent in other ways. Like Googling recipes for wine.
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Warmer temperatures often spur would-be pet owners to action. Many, looking for puppies, turn to the internet and type in the dog breed they’re looking for, starting their search for the right pet that way. Unfortunately, scammers know this and they’re lying in wait. Better Business Bureau® of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) has noted an uptick in both phony pet websites and people falling prey to fraudsters, leaving them out serious money and still without a pet. “What online scammers prey on is the enthusiasm of pet lovers,” said Susan Adams Loyd, president and CEO of BBB of Minnesota and North Dakota. “They create authentic-looking websites, steal photos from legitimate pet sellers or breeders and then simply wait for victims to come to them.” In the last few months, BBB has received several reports from people who thought they had found the perfect pet online. After corresponding with the ‘pet sellers’ – exclusively by email – they wired anywhere from $700 to $1,200 to claim their pets. However, these payments did not secure their pups; instead, it led to claims by the sellers that the pets were being held at the airport and additional transport, vaccination or insurance fees were due before their pets could be delivered. At this point in the process, most people realize something is amiss and they’ve been defrauded. When starting your search for the right pet, the first thing to know is that scammers are out there and they want your business. Rather than entering a type of breed into a search engine, be deliberate. If a pedigreed pet is important to you or if there is a certain breed you’re focused on, begin with a visit to the American Kennel Club’s website (akc.org/), where you’ll find information on dog breeds, dog ownership, pet nutrition and general care. From there, it’s a good idea to stay local or stick with established breeders,
‘What online scammers prey on is the enthusiasm of pet lovers. They create authentic-looking websites, steal photos from legitimate pet sellers or breeders and then simply wait for victims to come to them.’ Susan Adams Loyd BBB president and CEO shelters or pet stores. Start your search by researching the track records of pet sellers at bbb.org. There are many reputable rescue agencies you can work with as well, with most focusing on a specific breed they champion and support. Buying a puppy through these organizations often helps them continue to extend their aid to other pets of that breed. To avoid online pet scams, BBB offers the following advice: • Be deliberate; when you’re looking to buy a puppy, don’t just enter a type of breed into a search engine. Online scammers prey on people who look for pets this way. • Watch out for requests to wire money. This is virtually always a sign you’re dealing with a scammer. Never wire money to someone you haven’t met in person. • Beware of websites and online (or classified) ads with misspellings and/ or grammatical errors. Many pet scams originate overseas, so scammers usually don’t have a good grasp of the English language. You should also be wary if the only form of communication with the seller is via email. • Don’t be fooled by a well-designed website. Scammers can and do steal images and details from postings off the websites of legitimate breeders. Always
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The BBB has received reports from people who thought they had found the perfect pet online, and wired anywhere from $700 to $1,200 to claim their pets. However, these payments did not secure their pups; instead, it led to claims by the sellers that the pets were being held at the airport and additional transport, vaccination or insurance fees were due before their pets could be delivered.
research companies for free at bbb.org. • Be leery of classified ads that promise cheap or free pets for adoption. These offers sound good, until the scammers tell you your pet is at the airport but you’ll have to pay unexpected fees to move forward with the adoption process. These fees continue to mount and people eventually realize these offers were not legitimate. • Avoid situations where you’re asked to wire funds to unknown third-parties for shipping or transportation. These are often fraudulent entities working in tandem with the supposed pet seller. In Minnesota, commercial breeders need to be licensed. Finally, no matter who you purchase a puppy from, be sure
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The Department of Natural Resources reminds lakeshore property owners that it is illegal to use hydraulic jets to move sediment or excavate the bottom of a lake, or to uproot aquatic plants in public waters. “Aquatic plants are incredibly important for keeping water clean and fish populations healthy,” said Jon Hansen, aquatic plant management consultant. “We want everyone to enjoy our lakes, and misusing hydraulic jets not only destroys fish habitat but leaves a cloud of sediment and degrades the water for everyone else.” A person may legally operate a hydraulic jet if it is placed high enough off the lake bed so that it doesn’t move sediment or destroy rooted aquatic plants. Any displacement of sediment or removal of aquatic plants as a result of operating a hydraulic jet would be deemed a violation and may result in a fine. For information on DNR water permits, visit mndnr.gov/permits.
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Mans farm gasoline pump catches fire in 1967 10 Years Ago, 2007 The purple martin houses Daryl Lindstrom placed on the riverbank in Pine City have done what he hoped. The birds have taken up residence and a are raising their y young in the houses. While Loren and C Charlene Langer’s g garden is filled w with beautiful, lush p plants and comm mands scenic views o of Cross Lake, the ffeature that really m makes it stand out iis the collection of iinventive artwork ffound along the p paths, tucked under lleaves and hanging ffrom the trees. A caller at Pokega ama boat landing rep ported a trailer and J Jet Ski stolen from the boat landing. The Pine County courthouse is for sale. Based on an analysis done by construction consultant Bill Wolters, the county board set a minimum value of $710,125 on the building but coordinator John Stieben emphasized the county can accept any offer. At this high point of the summer, a world of colorful, wholesome and perfectly ripe veggies and small fruits awaits eager Minnesota buyers. Salads haven’t had it so good in months. Erna Pangerl from the Pine City American Legion Auxiliary congratulated Jaclyn Anderson on her achievement of being elected Attorney General at Girls State. Local children are invited to attend a Swedish Language Camp held in Cambridge. Children ages five through thirteen are invited to the five day camp. Pine City VFW Post 4258 held a veterans only drawing during Freedom Fest 2007. The event was dedicated to service members past and present. Ken Gray of Pine City won the 15-foot flagpole and flag kit. He and his brothers, Don, Richard, Chuck and Larry, were all active duty veterans during the Vietnam war.
25 Years Ago, 1992 Pine County will pay its share of the money necessary to keep the East Central Solid Waste Commission facility near Mora operating. The Pine County Commissioners approved a $231,442 payment to the East Central Solid Waste Commission. Little Stephanie Skalicky was crowned the first Little Miss Pine City. Some Minnesota youths had an experience this summer that no classroom
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Pine City’s patriotic celebrate Independence Day Pine City citizens lined the muddy dirt streets in town to celebrate the 4th of July with a parade in 1919. Have old Pine City photos to share? Contact the Pioneer at editor@pinecitymn.com or 320-629-6771.
can offer. A group of 27 students from the metro area and three delegation leaders, including Rev. Vernon Dorn of Pine City, left June 15 for a three-week visit to Russia. The group was part of an organization called People to People High School Student Ambassador in Spokane, Washington. Ice cream man Jim Tiede makes quite a splash on his daily stop at the Pine City Beach. He decided to lease the ice cream truck because he remembers how he looked forward to the Mr. Softee truck that visited his Mankato neighborhood when he was a child. Junior League bowlers at Pine City Lanes who placed sixth out of 113 teams at the state junior league tournament are Nathan Schwartz, Gerry Bodie, Missie Thompson, Vincent Thompson and Sabrina Petschke. A Pine City lanes junior league team placed 15th out of 100 teams in the state tournament. Team members are Dolan Zeman, Jeremy Carlson, David Miller, Andre Bodie and Jerry Zbytovsky. Pine City native Mike France was given the Outstanding Service Award from the Lake Johanna Fire Department for his 19 years of leadership and
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dedication to training. A 1957 graduate of Pine City High School, France is the son of the late Tom and Florence France.
50 Years Ago, 1967 The Pine County Agricultural Society board, in their quest for making a better and bigger county fair, built a new building for the specific use of open class cattle exhibits. The building measures 40 x 60 feet with a 12-foot sidewall. At the monthly meeting of the Pine County Board of Commissioners, Stanley Fohrman, Brook Park, was hired as part-time Civil Defense director at a salary of $150 per month. The Pine City Fire Department was called to the Art Mans farm, located northeast of Beroun where a gasoline pump being used on the farm caught fire. Mans, without injury to himself, had managed to extinguish the fire before the fire crews arrived.
75 Years Ago, 1942 The county commissioners held a
regular session on Monday of this week, but with very little of importance to dispose of. The sheriff reported on uncollected Personal Property accounts and was either instructed to levy for their payment or to cancel them when conditions were such that they could not be collected. The Richard Holetz folks returned from Mille Lacs Lake on Monday afternoon. Richard Jr. took one last fling at fishing before they came home and hooked onto a 14 pound northern pike which furnished a sumptuous fish dinner for the family and guests. Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Gillespie are the parents of an eight-and-one-half pound baby girl born on July 12.
100 Years Ago, 1917 The Auto Club has ordered three “keep to the right” street corner posts which are to be on the Hodge Bank corner, the Rybak corner and at the Hotel Agnes corner. If they are as satisfactory as all are confident they will be, more will be ordered later. All the towns are putting them in to guard against accidents.
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Dragon Wagon roars into town Kids learned about reading and shared summer fun in Robinson Park on July 11. The Dragon Wagon will continue to roam Pine City this summer – on July 18, 25 and Aug. 8 at the city ball fields from 9-9:45 a.m., at local child care centers from 10-10:45 a.m., and from 11 a.m. until noon at Robinson Park. There is no cost or registration needed, but children must be accompanied by an adult.
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“The only real rule is you watch all the selections submitted to you and rank them as best as you possibly can – and send in your rankings by Aug. 7.” Judges will receive a $20 all-accesss weekend pass and five $5 free passes to the Pine City festival to bring their friends along for the festival on Oct. 5-8. Those interested in helping judge films for the Highway 61 Film Festival, or who want more information, are asked to email highway61filmfestival@gmail.com saying why they are interested, any qualifications they might have, and naming a few of their favorite films. This is the seventh year of Pine City’s Highway 61 Film Festival, and promises to be better than ever. The festival is sponsored by Pine Center for the Arts, Pine Technical & Community College, Pine City’s Pizza Pub and the Pine City Pioneer.
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The Highway 61 Film Festival is once again looking for a few good judges. “We’ve had hundreds of movies submitted to us this year, and we’re looking to send the very best ones to our judges,” said Heidi Gainor, a director of the annual Pine City film festival. “If you love movies, you’ll love this jvolunteer job.” Volunteer judges for the Highway 61 Film Festival can pick one or more categories of films: Drama Feature or Short, Documentary Feature or Short, Comedy Feature or Short, Action/Horror Feature or Short, Animation, Minnesota Made and finally Student Short. Judges picking a short film category will be asked to watch 10-12 short films (each under 40 minutes), while those picking a feature film category will be asked to watch up to four films. “You’re going to see films from all over the world,” said Heidi. “We’ve had great local and Minnesota movies come in, more from around the United States, and amazing entries from dozens of other countries too.” Anyone interested in being a judge for the festival will need a computer and a good internet connection, since access to the films is only available online. Judges will receive access to the films on July 24, and then have until Aug. 7 to watch them and rank them. “In the past, some people watch the films by themselves, but some make it a party and invite friends,” Heidi said.
‘We’ve had hundreds of movies submitted to us this year, and we’re looking to send the very best ones to our judges. If you love movies, you’ll love this volunteer job.’
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Football Dragons gain on-field experience in Duluth Twenty varsity football players attended the University of Minnesota-Duluth team camp on June 26-28. The three day camp involves six practices, individual position work with UMD and numerous college coaches from Minnesota and Wisconsin, team scrimmages, 7 on 7, and a camp competition called “King of the Hill.” Twenty-one high school teams from all over Minnesota and Wisconsin attended the camp. Pine City represented well, finishing in third place in the King of the Hill competition, narrowly missing a shot at playing for the championship. Coach Jared Polzine said he was very excited at how well the team competed at the camp, and that the Dragon coaching staff saw many things that got them excited about the upcoming season. This camp also gave seniors exposure to nearly 20 college teams that have a chance to recruit during the camp. Players included: Jake Lunceford, Damien Schwab, Mitchell Granger, Brandon Haskovek, Beau Steele, Isaiah Gonyea, Carter Utecht, Adam Archambault, Luke Lebrun, Joey Mikyska, Alex Wimmer, Nick Hansmann, Duke Waxberg, Konnor Jusczak, Tryston West, Alex Laven, George Ausmus, William Runyan, Brett Cummings and Tristan Moore.
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It’s Sunday ... and yes, we are open! The Voyageur Bottle Shop was open for the first Sunday ever on July 2. Store employees report that the first Sunday was very busy, with many customers enjoying the novelty of being able to purchase alcohol in their hometown liquor store on a Sunday. On the second Sunday (July 9) sales dropped off from the previous week. The Voyageur Bottle Shop is open for the summer on Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and on Sundays from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.
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Lakes and Pines receives gobs of toothpaste, brushes Following overwhelming number of requests, Delta Dental of Minnesota to donate toothbrushes and toothpaste to more than 200 nonprofits, including Lakes and Pines Community Action Council headquartered in Mora. The company will give four times what it originally planned for National Smile Month. When Delta Dental of Minnesota asked the public to nominate their favorite Minnesota or North Dakota nonprofits to receive up to 1,000 free toothbrushes and tubes of toothpaste as part of its Inspiring Smile Power initiative in June, the company thought it would be lucky to receive even 50 requests. The company had planned to donate up 1,000 toothbrushes to 22 nonprofits throughout June.
But then the nominations came pouring in. After receiving more than 200 submissions, Delta Dental of Minnesota announced Monday, June 26, it will donate the full amounts of requested toothbrushes and toothpaste to every nonprofit organization nominated. A total of nearly 88,000 toothbrushes and tubes of toothpaste are making their way to 121 organizations that work to strengthen their communities across Minnesota and North Dakota. “We had a happy problem. The number of donations we received far exceeded our expectations,� said Rod Young, CEO and President of Delta Dental of Minnesota. “More than that, it seemed like every organization we reviewed was worthy of, and in need of, the donations.
In the end, it became too hard to narrow down the applicants.� Last month, Delta Dental of Minnesota announced its Inspiring Smile Power Initiative to celebrate June as National Smile Month. The initiative’s intent was to support and recognize organizations that inspire smiles across Minnesota and North Dakota by donating up to 1,000 toothbrushes and tubes of toothpaste every weekday in June to deserving nonprofits. “This overwhelming response suggests that our community leaders truly value the organizations which, through oral health, work to strengthen neighborhoods in every corner of the state, and we are proud to be a part of that,� said Young.
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NEWSLINE New resources available for meeting buffer law
The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources has announced two additional resources for landowners working to come into compliance with the state’s buffer law. The law, which was passed with bipartisan support in 2015 and signed into law by Governor Dayton, requires the implementation of a buffer strip on public waters by November 1, 2017 and a buffer on public drainage ditches by November 1, 2018. These additional resources, both financial and found online, are designed to help landowners be successful in complying with the law.� explained John Jaschke, Executive Director BWSR. “Local SWCDs and landowners have been working together over the past 18 months and, we are making great progress with 64 counties already 60-100% compliant.� COST-SHARE PROGRAM The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources has approved a new buffer cost-share program, allocating almost $5 million dollars to support landowners in meeting the requirements of the state buffer law. The funds will be distributed to soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs) and are to be used for cost-sharing contracts with landowners or their authorized agents to implement riparian buffers or alternative practices on public waters and public drainage ditches. These Clean Water Funds, passed by the legislature and signed by Governor Dayton at the end of the 2017 legislative session, provide important support to the Governor’s Buffer Initiative. The 2017 legislation also recognizes that some landowners may have hardships (such as weather) in meeting the public waters deadline. The added language allows for an eight-month extension for implementation when a landowner or authorized agent has filed a riparian protection “compliance plan� with their local SWCD by November 1, 2017. Compliance waivers offer a buffer deadline extension until July 1, 2018. NEW ONE-STOP WEBSITE Minnesota landowners with questions about compliance waivers and other buffer topics also have another option available today with the launching of a new one-stop website for information and tips to implement the buffer law. The new site, mn.gov/ buffer-law, is a user-friendly and convenient resource for landowners and the public to learn about the law, find answers about alternative practices, and get information about financial and technical assistance and more. The new buffer site, launched by the State of Minnesota is found at mn.gov/ buffer-law. For more information on the buffer law, including the cost-share program, contact your local soil and water conservation district.
COMPLIANCE Soil and Water Conservation Districts have been hard at work with landowners statewide and progress toward compliance is being made. 64 of Minnesota’s 87 counties are 60 – 100 percent in compliance with the buffer law. Statewide, preliminary compliance with the buffer law is 89 percent.
Course offered for new farmers
One of the most comprehensive farmer training initiatives in the country is offering educational and support options for both new and established farmers in the Pine City area beginning this fall. The Land Stewardship Project (LSP) is now accepting applications for its Farm Beginnings Program and the Journeyperson Course. For further information and application materials, see www.farmbeginnings. org or contact Dori Eder at 612-578-4497 or dori@landstewardshipproject.org. Farm Beginnings is a 12-month course that helps beginning farmers clarify their goals and strengths, establish a strong enterprise plan and start the process of building their operation. Classes will be held in Pine City beginning in October. Nine farmer-led classroom sessions will be held on Saturdays until March 2018, followed by on-farm tours and field days, as well as opportunities to network. The course is designed for people of all ages just getting started in farming, as well as established farmers looking to make changes in their operations. Graduates are involved in a wide range of agricultural enterprises, including grass-based livestock, organic vegetables, Community Supported Agriculture and specialty products. Farm Beginnings applications are due by Sept. 1; applications received by Aug. 1 will receive a discount. Needbased scholarships are available. LSP’s two-year Journeyperson Course is designed to support people who have a few years of farm startup and management experience under their belt, and are working to take their operation to the next level. Through the course, participants gain assistance moving their farming plans forward through advanced financial planning and one-on-one financial advisement; production assistance through mentorship with an experienced farmer; and guidance on balancing farm, family and personal needs. The course consists of four retreats held in the region over the course of two years, as well as in-depth, individualized work with a financial adviser and a farmer-mentor. Participants who develop and execute a comprehensive financial plan are eligible to have their savings of up to $2,400 matched to invest in a wealth-generating asset for their farm. Applications are due Oct. 1.
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SINGING THE PRAISES Meet the people who work hard to make a difference in our community.
Truly a Lion-hearted volunteer… BY MARGARET MARTY NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM
Born on a farm near Mason City, Iowa, Gene Pals’ family moved to a Rush City farm in 1945. Early in his working career he did carpentry and was involved in building cabins on Rush Lake and Cross Lake. He married Janet Bell of Pine City, and they raised five children. For 10 years they lived in the Kasson/Mantorville area, where he began as service technician for People’s Natural Gas. After being promoted to district manager, the family moved back to Pine City where he remained district manager until retirement. Gene is a member of the Masonic Lodge which gives community support anonymously, and of the Shriners Hospital. He is president of the East Central Energy Round-up campaign, the proceeds going back to the greatest community needs, such as fire-fighting gear for the Brook Park Fire Department, and a large donation to the Pine City Library. “Cliff Darrow was my sponsor when I joined the Pine City Lions Club in 1971,” Gene said. “That was the best thing I ever did.” He proceeded to list some of the Lions’ projects over the years—building tennis courts for Pine City Schools; the Senior Food Shelf building, and Senior Citizen Dining Center. Backed by President Erhart back in 1976, Gene initiated the Christmas fruit basket give-away which now goes to 500+ senior citizens and handicapped. “The Lions also provide equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, and hospital beds to those who need them,” Gene said, “We have built ramps for the handicapped. We help out with glasses and hearing aids for those with sight and hearing issues, those with diabetic problems, and we drive people to appointments. We sponsor fundraisers, such as the Lions breakfast, and the beer garden at the fair in partnership with the VFW.” Gene’s motivation is the camaraderie among the Lions and instant involvement with community. He clearly has a heart for helping those in need. “Lions International recently celebrated 100 years of service. Pine City currently has a membership of about 50—and we would gladly welcome more,” he said. “Contact a Lion; sign up today and become part of the service community!”
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Nature abounds in backyards about town
Sports – turned nature – photographer, Lance Furber, can attest to summer’s abundance with photos ranging from spotted fawns, to flighty hummingbirds and even sassy squirrels, all in seasonal residence in Pine City.
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Reeling in the big one Jacob Paulson reeled in a 32-inch northern on his four-pound crappie line on opener morning.
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Catfish king of Cross Lake While visiting his cabin on Cross Lake in Pine City over the Fourth of July, Jonah Dosedel from Waukee, Iowa, caught this catfish measuring about 24 inches.
Celebrating 50 Years of Service
53.5 cents per mile is now the reimbursement rate for AEOA volunteer drivers. Volunteers in Pine City and throughout Pine County are needed to drive persons to medical appointments and to work. Must have a valid driver’s license, a dependable vehicle, insurance, a clean driving record and pass a background check.
Contact Martin Lepak 218-410-9755 martin.lepak@aeoa.org
Corn and Clover Perfect weather for the Hinckley Corn and Clover Carnival July 7 and 8 made for large crowds downtown for the Hinckley Idol Talent Contest and the Pyro Borealis fireworks.
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Pine County Probation Department seeks more funding from state BY AILENE CROUP NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM
Director of Pine County’s Probation (PCP) Department, Terry Fawcett, is looking for more funding from the state to support the probation program. He said whenever he goes to the legislature asking for more money, they ask why. He explains that it’s a dangerous job and they ask him to prove it. His comprehensive probation plan outlines the county’s need. He presented a condensed version of the plan at the regular June board meeting June 6. PCP performed 445 new bail studies in 2016 at a cost of $25 per study totaling $11,250. PCP Director Terry Fawcett said, “That’s ridiculous.” The plan was extensive and this reporter asked him to break down the report in the area of probation aryclients on home monitoring systems. Re-
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Director of the Pine County Probation Department, Terry Fawcett,
sponses were prepared by Denise Christiansen and Fawcett. - Who pays for electronic home monitoring (EHM) and how is payment handled? House arrest is $12-$16 per
day. To add the alcohol unit which is an at-home breathalyzer unit is an addition $10.50 per day. Both require a onetime hook up fee of $30 and two weeks must be paid in advance. After the initial payment, the client needs to have the units paid for a week in advance. The client can pay with any form of money to the monitoring company including paying by phone with a credit or debit card. The county uses Midwest Monitoring for EHM. The EHM system tracks the client through a global position system (GPS). Probation can verify the location of a client at any time by looking on the monitoring website. Fawcett said violations of probation regarding the clients’ whereabouts can vary. Adults are less impulsive than juveniles. - How soon is a violation detected and how quickly is it ad-
dressed in court or by a probation agent? It depends on the kind of violation. If necessary, the client will be picked up by law enforcement and the case could be heard in court as early as the next day. - How effective is juvenile home monitoring? Probation can track the client’s location at all times. The juvenile is allowed to go to school, counseling and treatment appointments. Juveniles are more impulsive. Commissioner Steve Hallan asked Fawcett to summarize how Pine County is handling the truancy problem. Fawcett said, “I see light at the end of the tunnel on how it’s delivered in schools this next year.” Addressing the problem of a junior high student who can’t drive and doesn’t go to school is more complex. They work with
the truancy officer. It’s better for native students if they work with someone in their culture, he said. “An 11-year-old that doesn’t go to school is a systemic, long term issue,” Fawcett added. New offenders on probation are on a four-year high totaling 481 clients, though juvenile probation cases were down in 2016 from the previous year. Nine juvenile used electronic monitoring in 2016 for a total of 372 days. The condensed probation report noted that this has resulted i savings of $77,469 in detention costs. Another bright spot in the report was that out-of-home placement costs were at a four-year low in 2016 at $231,924.
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Aid offered to local athletes FirstLight Health Systems’ free high school sports physical clinic was held at their Pine City Clinic on Tuesday, June 20.
Driver, vehicle services will be limited July 17-24 MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
The Pine County Sheriff’s Office warns that Minnesotans who need to renew license plate tabs, transfer titles or complete other transactions will need to be aware of limited services July 1724 when the Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services division (DPS-DVS) upgrades and replaces the vehicle services computer system. ONLINE SERVICES UNAVAILABLE July 17-24: Online vehicle tab renewal and other DVS online services will be unavailable. Customers planning to renew their July tabs online will need to do so before July 17 to allow time for their new stickers to arrive in the mail. LIMITED SERVICES AT ALL OFFICE LOCATIONS JULY 20-24: Vehicle services such as tab renewal, plate replacement and title application will not be available. Driver’s license, permit or identification card renewal and application ser-
vices will be available; however, some offices may have different hours or be closed. July 22: In addition to motor vehicle registration and title services, driver’s license services will also be unavailable on July 22. Most DVS and deputy registrar offices will be closed on this date. CUSTOMERS: CONTACT LOCAL OFFICES FOR HOURS, SERVICE AVAILABILITY Because some offices are owned and operated by deputy registrars, customers should call their local office for hours and service availability during the system replacement. Contact information is available online for each location. Minnesotans whose vehicle registration expires in July have been notified of these service limitations by mail on their renewal notice. DPS-DVS is replacing the system used for motor vehicle and driver’s license transactions and record information. The motor vehicle portion of the Minnesota Licensing and Registration System (MNLARS) will be implemented during
this time, replacing the current 30-yearold mainframe computer system. Once the new system is in place, turnaround time for title transactions will be reduced and customers will leave the office knowing their vehicle record has been updated in real time instead of experiencing a delay in the process. Customers should allow extra time for an office visit as everyone adjusts to the new system. As always, customers need to bring all documentation required to successfully complete the transaction. ABOUT THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT PUBLIC SAFETY The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) comprises 11 divisions where 2,100 employees operate programs in the areas of law enforcement, crime victim assistance, traffic safety, alcohol and gambling, emergency communications, fire safety, pipeline safety, driver licensing, vehicle registration and emergency management. DPS activity is anchored by three core principles:
education, enforcement and prevention.
ABOUT DRIVER AND VEHICLE SERVICES The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services division (DVS) is responsible for driver testing, driver licensing and maintenance of driver records; driver evaluation and compliance; motor vehicle title and registration; commercial vehicle registration; motor vehicle dealer licensing and regulation; and enforcement of no-fault insurance requirements. The Minnesota Licensing and Registration System (MNLARS) is a multiyear project sponsored by the Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services Division (DVS). It replaces the division’s 30-year-old information technology system with one that will meet the needs and expectations of the division’s customers, employees and business partners.
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PCHS 2016-17 fourth quarter honor roll Principal’s List SEVENTH GRADE Berglund, Madisen K. Blaisdell, Colton Currie, Jocelyn Ennen, Haeven Gerner, Chloe Goodner, Jacob D. Gutz, Jasmine R. Jusczak, Kameron J. Linnell, Seth Macho, Meaghan A. Merrick, Rhaya Miller, Dorothy J. Montbriand, Elivia R. Nascene, Carissa L. Peterson, Kaleigha R. Westerman, Kadi J. EIGHTH GRADE Adams, Lydia S. Ausmus, George E. Brouwer, Tanner Cavallin, Allison M. Englund, Jacob R. Huff, Graci Isackson-Rod, Livia Miller, Kaitlyn Moore, Tristen B. Tayerle, Kensington Tyberg, Ellyse Vinaja, Ainsley J. NINTH GRADE Bergstrom, Dustin A. Bombard, Sarah J. Depoppe, Trever Erickson, Kelsey Faur, Ashley Gilbert, Sierra N. Guzik, Emily Havel, Alexis Helmin, Kianna L. Helseth, Isabelle Jusczak, Konnor L. Koffler, Daisy D. Langmade, Faith Logan, Seth D. Long, Matthew A. Maiwurm, Colin Merrick, Jacob Miller, George N. Miller, Noah Nelson, Makenna P. Nutt, Kaitlyn Pantlin, Scarlet R. Perlick, Brody Preston, Joel A. Raudabaugh, Trent M. Schueller, Emily Steele, Alaina Thieman, Aaleaha M. Tomczyk, Erin Vo, Kenny T. Waxberg, Duke Webster, Nathaniel B. West, Tryston Wicktor, Tanner Willhite, Emma TENTH GRADE Aragonez, Isabelle A. Cahill, Elizabeth Chryst, Addisyn Elliot, Emily
Gerner, Courtney A. Gregg, Genoa Hancock, Jenica Hippen, Cole H. Huff, Emily E. Isackson-Rod, Nevaeh Johnson, Chloe C. Lorsung, Hannah M. Miller, Lindsay Ochowicz, Jocelyn E. Roberts, Devin E. Sparling, Abbe Struss, Lydia Thieman, Alexis M. Waxberg, Alexandra I. Wicktor, Jolie ELEVENTH GRADE Anderson, Madeleine J. Graves, Max W. Guzik, Carina Knutson, Kristina Rademacher, Jacob Stumbaugh, Madisen L. Tomczyk, Jill Webster, Ashli A. TWELFTH GRADE Bacon, Raylah G. Blake, Ryan Cahill, Natalie Crawford, Jacqueline M. Dilts, Gavin M. Furber, Caitlyn Graff, Maria M. Lundquist, Elsie A. Martin, Maddie L. Miller, Anna Pangerl, Breckan B. Reinoehl, Jasper A. Rydberg, Melinda R. Willert, Samantha M. A Honor Roll SEVENTH GRADE Fromm, Miriam Jahnz, Grace Johnson, Timothy C. Petersen, Dylan Reiser, Brynna Rydberg, Mason Willert, Drake EIGHTH GRADE Brinker, Jeremy Cavallin, Danielle Emmons, Charles R. Foster, Ellee E. Hasz, Ellie Lorsung, Katelyn M. Magel, Julia Muller, Desiree R. Nutt, Cody J. Schmidt, Troy L. Schultz, Ella Smetana, Peyton Struss, Lukas R. NINTH GRADE Eckert, Austin Lind, Koleman Lucht, Sully L. Nutt, Amanda Reiser, Brooke A. Rothbauer, Hailey E.
Welch, Therese Westerman, Leah R. TENTH GRADE Alleman, Chloe Ausmus, Celia M. Butenhoff, Makayla R. Frederickson, Larissa M. Prihoda, Kaylee Schmidt, Emma Vang, Hlu Wagner, Katherine L. ELEVENTH GRADE Archambault, Adam M. Ballou, Kaitlyn J. Foss, Marin R. Haug, Abbey Johnson, Rachel Langmade, Grace M. Overtoom, Emily G. Perlick, Kaley Thompson, Makayla J. TWELFTH GRADE Darlow, Taylor M. Freeman, Alicia J. Keeney, Korin J. Leibel, Ethan J. Lindblom, Jacob D. Tayerle, Mariah K. Westbrook, Brendan F. B Honor Roll SEVENTH GRADE Alleman, Alexandra Andersen-Hernandez, Dylan R. Aragonez, Emilia V. Blake, Claire Cummings, Ryan Danielson, Hunter David, Adrianna R. Dee, Levi D. Duchene, Ian Eckert, Robert Elliot, Abigail Elliot, Madeline Englund, Emily M. Erickson, Ella M. Goff, Kenneth B. Graham, Madison Grubbs, Samantha A. Hart, Willow-Rai L. Hiler, Edwin Jahnz, Kira James, Samuel T. Johnson, Alex I. Juhl, Jarred Kelsey, Ethan W. Kemen, Beth Knutson, Casey Lindahl, Jacob L. Mancia, Mauricio E. Miche, Colin D. Mikyska, Mason Olson, Mason J. Olson, Tyler Omae, David K. Plasek, Ryan Prihoda, Kaitlyn K. Pulley, Jet L. Root, Elijah Ruud, Aussion J. Rydberg, Hailee
Schneider, Ariel M. Schwietz, Carley Segarra, Connor D. Senske, Alexa L. Swanson, Elle Thieman, Jason G. Ward, Caleb S. Waxberg, Cole J. Welch, Aidan A. Whittaker, Kaia E. Winters, Rilee E. EIGHTH GRADE Benzinger, Emily A. Bjorklund, Chase Bombard, Brayden Bulera, Tobias G. Carl, Cassidy L. Carlsen, Kelsey R. Carlson, Noah Carpenter, Jared M. Chesbrough, Steven M. Coddington, Riley C. Crawford, Adeline M. Crider, Molly Cummings, Brett Doenz, Amber Evans, Liliana M. Feist, Kori R. Freitag, Hailey A. Fromm, Caleb Frye, Alyssa L. Gerold, Michael Gilbert, Skye L. Gross, Dustin Jr Hall, Wheeler Hancock, Anika M. Haug, Holly Hegge, Chloe Hendry, Lilly Hull, Andrew Husom, Olivia Iverson, Shane K. Joyner, Christina Kidder, Kelsey J. Kirby, Conor R. Kuhn, Cara K. Leight, Cody A. Lindahl, Brianna Lindahl, Kylee Loucks, Mason Mallet, Coby M. Miklya, Ethan Olson, Megan M. Price, Kyla R. Quaderer, Alana M. Rike, Daniel Robinson, Isabella Runyan, William F. Sandell, Dakotah R. Schultz, Abigail Sell, Parker Somora, Autumn Stebbing, Mikayla M. Stransky, Molly Stumne, Caleb Svor-Sigurdsen, Madilynn R. Vang, Hla L. Wilson, Zoe M. Wimmer, Emily Zabaske-Westveer, Lilyanna
NINTH GRADE Blatz, Ethan A. Christenson, Alexander Chromey, Allyson K. Clementson, Derek V. Cunnien, Megan Dalen, Tucker L. Duchene, Megan Fabini, Luke A. Fromm, Christian Graham, Ronni J. James, Emily E. Jarveis, Tristan R. Johanson, Charlee J. Johnson, Kiya L. Kearns, Jaylun D. Koestler, Cassie D. Kuhn, Caytlyn R. Lagunes, Jorge E. Laven, Alexander J. Lindberg, Saria N. Madigan, Karissa R. Milliman, Hailey C. Mitchell, Isabelle L. Montague, Kaleb M. Novak, Joseph S. Piekarski, Domanick Pulley, Ali B. Quaderer, Anthony J. Reynolds, Kelsey M. Rike, Joshua G. Root, Megan Sanders, Isabelle Simon, Kaitlyn Wagner, Kristian M. Westbrook, Gabriel Wilson, Lily E. TENTH GRADE Adams, Jacob D. Alleman, Gabrielle Aydt, Natalya E. Back, Meira M. Berube, Keyara L. Cady, Caleb Carpenter, Emily J. Crider, Emily Currie, Nicole E. Doenz, Joshua Drevecky, Morgan Fain, Hunter A. Gerold, Brianna Hansmann, Nicholas Hollan, Sadie Husom, Hannah Irlbeck, Karlyn G. Johnson, Annabell R. Johnson, Logan W. Juhl, Jade P. Knapp, Taylor J. Lyons, Danielle L. Mancia, Mateo C. McLain, Lexis Miklya, Quentin Pulley, Bailey M. Reynolds, Crystal A. Ryan, Thomas J. Sanders, Liam S. Somora, Cody J. Spychalla, Haven M. Tracy, Lauren A. Vinaja, Logan M. Wimmer, Alex Wimmer, Carla J. Wylie, Breanna F.
Zeman, Landen ELEVENTH GRADE Anderson, Grace L. Becerra, Brianna J. Berg, Maisie M. Bergstrom, Jonah Campbell, Alayna Davis, Brandi H. Dickey, Sarah Foster, Casey Jackson, Kailey Johnson, Janae Johnson, Shania Koffler, Logan C. Kotek, Jared Kubesh, Samantha LeBrun, Luke A. Lindahl, Robert Logan, Clay J. Lunceford, Jacob Major, Cordell R. May, Mikayla L. Michaud, Timber L. Mulvaney, Lexus M. Murphy, Luke D. Ouverson, Kyle Palmer, Riley D. Pankonin, Alexis R. Peters, Nicole Pulley, Dayne M. Reynolds, Johnathan M. Rockstroh, Summer R. Rogers, Alan Root, Joseph Saumer, Kelly Scherer, Christina M. Sommer, Lauren Steele, Beau Toman, Josephine A. Weber, Jacob TWELFTH GRADE Ascheman, Joseph T. Brangard, Robert D. Jr Broz, Emily Campbell, Taylor L. Carr, Samantha M. Daniels, Jakob Dunbar, Ariel N. Ellis, Abbygayle D. Gerold, Gracen A. Goss, Dylan M. Grinnell, Samantha J. Haines, Arthur J. Hancock, Harlee H. Kline, Taylor L. Kociemba, Cortney M. Kost, Michaela K. Kuzel, Emmyrae E. Link, Alexander T. McClain, Daltynn McKenzie, Kaylamae L. Miskowitz, Isaac P. Nelson, Tiana J. Olson, Alyssa D. (Ospino, Santiago M.) Peterson, Alex R. Pulkrabek, Aaron J. Pulley, Carmello R. Steele, Andrew C. Stolp, Nicolas M. Sutter, Allison N. Torgerson, Trad T.
Ask a Trooper: How fast before getting stopped? BY SGT. NEIL DICKENSON MINNESOTA STATE PATROL
fast can I drive before getting Q: How stopped? Is there a tolerance? I have been asked that question A: more than most other questions. Simply, State Patrol policy does not al-
low for any speeds in excess of the posted limit. Officers have to go by their departmental policy, the totality of circumstances and all other conditions (road, weather, lighting and traffic) and common sense. Speeding and driving too
fast for the conditions is discouraged by law enforcement everywhere. The law regarding speed in Minnesota talks about the duty to drive with due care and say that no person shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions. Every driver is responsible for becoming and remaining aware of the actual and potential hazards then existing on the highway and must use due care in operating a vehicle. I see what happens when drivers make the decision to travel over the speed limit in general and when the cur-
rent road/weather conditions dictate to slow down. I believe that most vehicles that go off the road and spin out in the winter season are due to drivers going too fast for the conditions. Remember that the posted speed limit might not be the safest speed when the roads become slippery. The driver could be cited under the duty to drive with due care law in Minnesota. Drivers need to understand that speed kills. In five years (2011 – 2015) speed contributed to an average of 81 deaths and 211 life-changing injuries a year. For every 10 miles per hour you drive over the speed limit, your chances
of getting seriously injured or killed if you are in a crash are doubled. So, just by driving 70 mph, your chances of getting seriously injured or killed are four times greater than when you are driving 50 mph! Remember too that fines double when going 20 mph or more over the speed limit, and if you are going more than 100 mph, you can lose your license for up to six months. Send questions to Sgt. Neil Dickenson – Minnesota State Patrol at 1131 Mesaba Ave., Duluth, MN 55811 or neil.dickenson@state.mn.us.
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2016-17 Second Semester Dragon Academic Awards Pine City Elementary recently awarded the Dragon Academic Awards to 221 students in grades four through six for their high achievement during the second half of the school year. Awards were presented to students for maintaining an A average during the third and/or fourth quarter, most overall academic improvement during the second half of the school year, citizenship, most effort, high creative abilities in written expression, and outstanding music skills. FOURTH GRADE Charlie Ausmus Macie Babolik Anthony Bergeron Colson Berglund Carmen Bergstrom Bryer Berube Nick Blaiser Luke Bloomquist Amelia Bombard Luke Bombard Paige Bombard Noah Brady Rachel Brown Dylan Brown Raiden Brown Abbie Burch Nate Burns Alayna Burton Ryan Carl Austin Christian Sophie Eckert Eli Fromm Jackson Grover Olivia Harshman Beau Hegge Stella Helseth Ben Huettl Maya Iglesias Erik James Logan Kolecki Julian Kozisek Meranda LaBine Easton Lewellin Rainee Lange Daimien Lord Morgan Macho Delilah Maish Sawyer McDaniel Roman McKinney Daniel Milliman James Moore Aiden Museus Alayna Nelson Adelaide Neshek Amber Norton Wyatt Nowling Deseray Olson Nia Patzoldt Peyton Perrault Jace Peterson Valerie Pickett Kaylee Randall Brecken Reiser Waylan Remme Samantha Root Aaron Rootkie Laina Sanborn Peyton St. Germain Nicholas Stewart Jordan Svaleson Kadence Wallenberg Tucker Wasson Austin Weiner Jayden Westberg Gavin Wilson Levi Wilson FIFTH GRADE Abby Aagaard Bianca Basta Ashley Basta Rosita Becerra Emma Belsheim Kate Benzinger Evan Blaiser Matthew Blake
Ricki Blegen Hannah Bombard Morgan Broz Samantha Charles Eyrah Churchill Ricky Clepper Ava Danielson Mirissa David Ryan Dwyer Caitlin Enright Deacon Foss Emma Hermanson Sarah Jansen Alexis Johnson Eva Johnson Greyson Johnson Karly Jusczak Brody Karas Makenzie Kelvie Angelina Kirby Tucker Kubesh Chloe Larson Natalie Laven Mason LeMon Leo LeTourneau Samantha Lotz Hayden McLain Malia Mikyska Hannah Munoz Kylie Nascene Phoebe Nelson Robin Odegard Kassedy Olson Solei Olson Sophia Olson Jacob Paulson Waylon Petersen Jace Preston Olivia Reynolds Lena Roubinek Arissa Rydberg Ava Rydberg Eden Sauter Caden Schlichting Lilly Schneider Brooklyn Shelilto Sage Staber Lily Struss Christian Swanson Brody Tayerle Hannah Theisen Summer Theiman Jenna Tomczyk Jacob Treu Allison Unverzagt Maria Waldron Spencer Wicktor Sydney Wilberg TayzaBelle Willhite Andee Winters Brenna Youngbauer SIXTH GRADE Evelyn Ames Fredrick Ausmus Keith Betters Lydia Blatz Sophia Bolduc Madyson Bombard David Brady Joshua Brinker Lola Brouwer Billy Brown Abbie Burns Ellie Carlson Vivian Cavallin Ellie Clark
Riley Cummings Briana Danielson Jayden Denis Andrew Duclos Claire Emmons Bryce Erickson Griffin Faur Caden Fedder Siarra Fix Ben Gregg Taylor Hackett Megan Hintz Grace Horak Daisy Huff Emma Johnson Matthew Johnson Armani Johnson Robin Kapaun Logan Kurth Sophie Lahti Josh Lane McCoy Leger Madisson LeMon Kloey Lind Mason Lind Selena Lynaugh Camden Madigan Dannie Maish Rowan Maxey Chloe Mckellar John Mead Brianna Munoz Jhans Nilo Kyilee Nowling Aidan Palmer Brooke Pantlin Cody Patzoldt Ashley Peters Nick Plasek Ryan Prihoda Maggie Pulley Paige Reynolds Mariah Rivard Preston Root Briana Rothbauer Robert Sandell L.J. Schmidt Gavin Schueller Eli Schultz Gabby Schumacher James Schumann Ella Sell Addison Sell Carly Sheppard Lucas Skluzacek Carder Stish Emma Strike Kaitlyn Thompson Lisa Tomczyk Damion Torgerson Carly Tyberg Gao Yer Vang Earl Willhite Luke Wilson Ryder Youngbauer
Minnesota Starwatch Venus, queen of planets, rules morning sky in July BY DEANE MORRISON
Venus reigns over the morning sky this month. The queen of planets rose two-and-a-half hours ahead of the sun on July 1, with its lead growing to three hours by the 31st—thanks almost entirely to the sun rising about half an hour later by the end of the month. In the second week of July, go out before the sky starts to lighten and watch the V-shaped face of Taurus, the bull, graze Venus as it sweeps by the planet over the course of the week. Aldebaran, Taurus’s brightest star, marks the eye of the bull, but on the 12th Venus posed as the celestial bovine’s second eye. On the 20th, a waning crescent moon visits Venus—always a pretty sight. Jupiter comes out in the southwest at nightfall, moving lower and more westward as the month goes by. On the 28th it, too, gets a moon visit, but from a thick waxing crescent. Saturn also comes out at nightfall, in the south between the Teapot of Sagittarius, to the east, and sinuous Scorpius, to the west. Saturn, with its golden hue, makes a nice contrast with the gigantic red star Antares, the heart of Scorpius. And don’t miss the graceful Teaspoon of stars hanging over the handle of the Teapot. Look high in the south to southwest for kite-shaped Bootes, the herdsman, anchored by brilliant Arcturus. Just east of Bootes hangs Corona Borealis, the northern crown, ornamented by Gemma (or Alphecca), its brightest star. If you have a star chart, try finding Libra, the scales, just west of Scorpius, and Ophiuchus, the snake handler, above Saturn and Antares. If you venture out before midnight, try to go between the 14th and the 27th or 28th,
when interference from the moon will be absent or minimal. On July 3rd, Earth reached aphelion, the most distant point from the sun in our orbit; at that moment the sun was 94.5 million miles away. Earth moves most slowly in its orbit around the time of aphelion, and since it comes in the middle of the northern springto-summer stretch, it gives us in the Northern Hemisphere a few more days in our spring and summer than what our friends in the Southern Hemisphere get. July’s full moon rose the evening of the 8th, less than three hours before reaching perfect fullness at 11:07 p.m. Algonquin Indians called this the full buck moon, for the sprouting antlers on buck deer, or the full thunder moon, as thunderstorm season is now in full force. The University of Minnesota offers public viewings of the night sky at its Duluth and Twin Cities campuses. For more information and viewing schedules, see: Duluth, Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium: www.d.umn.edu/planet Twin Cities, Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics: www.astro.umn.edu/ outreach/pubnight Check out the astronomy programs at the University of Minnesota’s Bell Museum ExploraDome: http://www. bellmuseum.umn.edu/exploradome Find U of M astronomers and links to the world of astronomy at http:// www.astro.umn.edu.
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“I’m really excited just to share the energy of our show,” he continued. “The cast is so energetic. The songs and dances are just so upbeat and so fun. It’s a nice fun, family show that I think everyone can get into.” “The show is remarkably entertaining,” Rachel said. “I had seen it before, but I totally forgot how funny it is. And I’m just so proud of all the actors and the crew and the pit band who have worked on this, and all they have accomplished.” Paul Willard, who plays Conrad Birdie, committed to the role not only in his performance but his appearance, once his director convinced him to cut his hair and grow out his sideburns for the part. “It’s a great show, and we put a lot of work into it,” Paul said. “It’s community theater ... so come see the show to see the work that we have done.” Emily Eliot, who plays Kim, said she loves her character’s energy – and the energy of the whole “Bye Bye Birdie” experience. “Once you come and see the show there’s no way
‘Once you come and see the show there’s no way you’re going to be able to leave and not be ... snapping and dancing to the music.’ you’re going to be able to leave and not be ... snapping and dancing to the music,” Emily said. “It’s super catchy. I just think people are going to have an awesome time and really enjoy the show.” Four performances will be available for audiences to enjoy: Thursday, July 13, Friday, July 14 and Saturday, July 15 at 7 p.m. and a matinee performance on Sunday, July 16 at 2 p.m.. Advance tickets can be purchased at Cabin Coffees, More Than Sprouts, or the Chamber of Commerce office. Online ticket sales along with cast and crew biographies and other articles are also available at www.pinecityheritageplayers.com.
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Kim (Emily Eliot) breaks the news to her steady boyfriend Hugo (Nathan Kleppe) that she plans to kiss her musical idol on national television.
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The entire “Bye Bye Birdie” cast, as well as crew and musicians, are eager to share their hard work on opening night.
Ruffed grouse counts up, sharptailed grouse similar to last year MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Minnesota’s ruffed grouse spring drumming counts were up 57 percent statewide this year compared to last year, according to a survey conducted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “The grouse population is nearing its 10-year peak,” said Charlotte Roy, DNR grouse project leader. “Grouse populations tend to rise and fall on a decade-long cycle and counts this year are typical of what we expect as the population nears the peak.” Drumming is a low sound produced by males as they beat their wings rapidly and in increasing frequency to signal the location of their territory. Drumming displays also attract females that are ready to begin nesting. Ruffed grouse populations are surveyed by counting the number of male ruffed grouse heard drumming on established routes throughout the state’s forested regions. Drumming counts are an indicator of the ruffed grouse breeding population. The number of birds present during the fall hunting season also depends upon nesting success and chick survival during the spring and summer. For the past 68 years, DNR biologists have monitored ruffed grouse populations. This year, DNR staff and cooperators from 15 organizations surveyed 122
routes across the state. The 2017 survey results for ruffed grouse were 2.1 drums per stop statewide. The averages during 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 were 0.9 and 1.1 and 1.1 and 1.3, respectively. Counts vary from about 0.6 drums per stop during years of low grouse abundance to about 2.0 during years of high abundance. Results this year follow an increase from 2015 to 2016. In the northeast survey region, which is the core of Minnesota’s grouse range, counts were 2.5 drums per stop; in the northwest there were 1.6 drums per stop; in the central hardwoods, 0.9 drums per stop; and in the southeast, 0.8 drums per stop. Statewide, drums per stop were as high as during the last peak in drumming in 2009, but have not yet reached previous peak levels in all regions. HUNTING PROSPECTS For grouse hunters, the large increase in drumming counts this year is sure to be a signal of good times ahead during the fall season, said Ted Dick, DNR forest game bird coordinator. “We’re excited about the way things are looking,” he said. “We have more good grouse habitat than anywhere in the lower 48 states.” Grouse hunters have a wealth of public land from which to choose. There are 49 ruffed grouse management areas across northern and central Minnesota that provide des-
tinations for hunters in areas with good potential for producing grouse. There are 528 wildlife management areas in the ruffed grouse range that cover nearly 1 million acres and 600 miles of hunter walking trails. State forests, two national forests and county forest lands also offer many additional acres of public land for hunting. “Grouse hunting need not be
complicated and it’s another way to experience the outdoors in the fall,” Dick said. “Combine all that with our grouse numbers nearing peak and this is shaping up to be a great year to try grouse hunting for those who haven’t.” Sharp-tailed grouse counts similar to last year To count sharp-tailed grouse, observers look for males dis-
playing on traditional mating areas, which are called leks or dancing grounds. “The average number of sharp-tailed grouse was similar this year compared to 2016,” Roy said. The DNR’s 2017 grouse survey report and grouse hunting information can be found at mndnr.gov/hunting/grouse.
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Robert J. ‘Bob’ Hunt Robert J. “Bob” Hunt, a 77 of Pine City, formerage l of Anoka, passed away ly o June 27, 2017. on Bob was born to Hazel a and Earl Hunt on July 8, 1 1939, in Champlin, Minnes sota. He graduated from A Anoka Senior High School a went on to have a very and s successful career as a businessman and owner of
Hunt’s Bus Company. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters, Verna Mae Siedschlag and Beverly Ann Kinnick. He is survived by sisters, Sharon (Marvin) Jones, Beryl (Timothy) Kuhlmey and Norine Pingree; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, loving relatives and friends; and his beloved dogs, Lucky and Odie. Visitation was held Friday, June 30, 2017 with a rosary service at Gearhart Anoka Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial was Saturday, July 1, at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, in Anoka, with interment in Calvary Cemetery, Anoka. Memorials are preferred to the American Heart Association. Arrangements under the direction of Gearhart Anoka Funeral Home.
Eleanor H. Carlson Eleanor Helen (Stoff Carlson passed away fel) J June 27, 2017, at her home i New Brighton at the in a of 83. age Eleanor was born M March 22, 1934, in Pine C City to Nicholas and Caro oline (Kick) Stoffel. She
graduated from Pine City High School in 1951 and after graduation moved to Minneapolis where she became a bank teller at Northwestern National Bank. She also worked in manufacturing for various companies and retired from CyberOptic. On Oct. 8, 1955, she married Marlin Carlson. Eleanor is survived by her children, Ronald, Cheryl (Dave), Judy (Dale), Marianne, Jodi; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; siblings Carl of Inver Grove Heights, Johanne, Donald (Verlys) and Leonard Stoffel, all of Pine City and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Marlin, son Wayne, great-granddaughter Kayla and sister Delphine Belko. Mass of Christian Burial was officiated by Father Shovelain on Friday, June 30, 2017, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in New Brighton. Interment was at Sunset Cemetery in St. Anthony, Minnesota.
Erma ‘Jeannie’ Carlson Erma “Jeannie” Carls son (nee Crider), age 68, o Pine City passed away of J July 4, 2017, at her home s surrounded by family. Jeanine was born on O Oct. 1, 1948, in Deer Rive Minnesota to Kenneth er, a Erma Mary (Johnson) and C Crider. She worked as a p pricing coordinator at Grac Inc. co She was preceded in death by her parents, son Donny, and brother Gary Crider. Jeannie is survived by her husband Gary; children, Dina (Timothy) Krei, Joseph Spano, Tracey Carlson, Wendy (Michael) Dudley; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, John (Jean) Crider, Tom (Maureen) Crider, Larry (Brenda) Larson; sister Nancy Larson; brothers-in-law, Mardy Carlson and
Allan Carlson; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A memorial service was held on Saturday, July 8, 2017, at the Akkerman-Ingebrand Funeral Home in Mora with Pastor Steve Jennisch officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date at the Birchwood Cemetery in Pine City. Arrangements are by the Akkerman-Ingebrand Funeral Home of Mora. Condolences may be posted at www.aifuneralhome.com.
Susan A. Mans Susan Ann Mans was b born on Sept. 29, 1963, in R Rush City. She was the o only girl and the fifth of t six children to Art and the E Eileen (Moody) Mans. She p passed away on June 28, 2 2017, at St. Mary’s Hospit in Duluth, due to heart tal c complications with her f family at her side. Sue went to Hinckley P Public School through her 8th grade, then to Sandstone Public Schools to graduate in 1982. She loved to run and participated in track and cross-country, going to State twice during her Hinckley School years. Right out of high school, in the fall of 1982, she enrolled in Bethel College, St. Paul, while working at the college cafe, to complete her bachelor’s degree as a registered nurse. Her career started in Barron, Wisconsin where she worked in the hospital for three years. In 1989 she went over the road as a traveling nurse. The cities Sue worked in were, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, then on to Denver, Colorado and lastly to Elko, Nevada. She returned to Minnesota and started on her master’s degree at University of Minnesota while she worked a full time job to put herself through college. She obtained a degree as a nurse practitioner in SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE 17
WORSHIP GUIDE
Church of Christ
Grasston Baptist Church
815 7th St. SW, Pine City 10 a.m. Bible Study 11 a.m. Worship Service 4 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible Study. Contact: Greg Douvier 320-420-1302
402 N. Oak St. Grasston, MN 55030 www.grasstonbaptist.org info@grasstonbaptisit.org 320.396.2645 Worship Service 9:30am Sunday School 10:45am
Hands for Pine City
Dale Evangelical Free Church
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
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
Henriette Community Church
Grace Baptist Church
Hinckley Seventh Day Adventist
1 mile Southwest of Pine City on Fairway Road (next to I-35) 320-629-1374 Pastor Tim W. Stratton 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 11:00 a.m. Preaching Service, 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. 7:30 p.m. Wed. Bible study, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Master Clubs for children ages 4 to 6th grade.
550 1st St. NE, Hinckley 320-384-6167 Pastor: Carlos Rodriguez Services, Saturday, 11 a.m. Fellowship lunch 1st and 3rd Saturday following services.
(Free Methodist) One mile North of Henriette on HWY 107 • 320-679-4875 Pastor Marvin Miller Sunday School, 9:00a.m.; Sunday morning Worship, 10:15 a.m.
Hope Lutheran Church Grasston Dean Oelfke, Pastor 320-396-3925
hopelutherangrasston.org Summer months starting May 27: Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Worship Service; Holy Communion first and third Saturdays and festival days.
320-629-6136 Livinghopepinecity@gmail.com Sunday Mornings: Life Class 9 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m.
Pomroy Chapel
915 W. 8th St. Rush City, MN Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Call 320-358-3818 for weekly Bible studies and youth activities.
2700 320th Ave., Brook Park A NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP For Special events &/or group studies call: 320-679-3925 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Prayer 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Fellowship following Worship
Open Arms Church of God
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Living Water Fellowship
Hustletown Community Church Non-denominational 17945 Blue Jay Ln. Pastor Bruce Thompson 320-225-9231 Sunday School, 10:15 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 535 8th St. SW, Pine City 320-629-2935 Monsignor Alek Suchan www.icchurchpinecitymn.org office@icchurcpinecitymn.org Mass: Saturday 5 pm, Sunday 10 am, Confession: Saturday 4-4:30pm, Sunday 9:15-9:45am
Journey North Church Current location: 840 Main St S, behind A&W. Pastor Tim Adams 320-629-6111 Sunday Services: 9 & 10:30 a.m. Nursery, toddlers and KidVenture programs during both services. www.JourneyNorthChurch.com
Living Hope Christian Center Pastor Jeremy Langmade Assembly of God 11914 Fairway Rd. SW, Pine City ¾ mile West of I-35 on Pokegama Lake Road
406 Pine St., Grasston, MN 320-396-3373 Pastor Gene Sherrod Spirit Filled Worship Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Children’s ministry
320-629-2935 19390 Ave, Beroun, MN Monsignor Alek Suchan Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m.
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 825 Golf Ave SW, Pine City 320-629-2985 Pastor Fred Hanson Sunday (summer schedule) 9:00 a.m. Coffee and fellowship following the service Thursday 5:50 p.m. with summer Sunday school for preK-6th VBS July 24-28, 2017
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.com
Pine City Evangelical Free Church
Zion Lutheran Church
625 Golf Ave SW Pastor Joel Preston Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) 9:15 a.m. Nursery (infant-3yrs) all morning Wednesdays: AWANA (Sept-Apr) 6 p.m.; Frontline (Youth Group), Jr & Sr High 6:00 p.m. Phone: 320-629-2584 Email: office@pcefc.com, www.pcefc.com
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
South Pine Baptist Church formerly Trinity Baptist Fellowship
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psychology. In the latter years, Sue was employed in St. Cloud, and most recently at Gateway Clinic in Sandstone. She was also counseling inmates at both the Chisago and Pine County jails. She had just started to put things in motion to open her own practice, S.A.M. Psychiatric Consulting Services, in Pine City. Sue struggled with back trouble all of her adult life, starting with an incident in high school when she got an old Arctic Cat Panther stuck in the field. She overworked her back trying to get it out and had trouble ever since. She had two two-day back surgeries, the first one about 10 years ago. She checked herself in and got it done without telling anyone so as not to worry anyone. The last back surgery was in December 2015. Her most recent physical struggles were with raging Lyme Disease for the past two years. Sue helped so many people. She helped her family get through the unexpected and tragic loss of her brother, Tom, on July 4, 1980. She helped her Mom when her grandma, Eleanora Moody, was failing and passed away in 1985. She moved back to live at home so she could help her Mom when her Dad started to fail for a few years. She continued to help her Mom after she was left alone on Oct. 6, 2014, when her Dad passed away. She helped her good friend, Peggy, for the last 20 years. She helped so many patients and
they were so dedicated to her. Sue was handy. She was ambitious and she could do about anything. Eileen said that when she was in high school Sue took apart a lawnmower, with pieces lying everywhere. She said, “Sue, are you going to get that put back together?” Sue replied, “Well, it didn’t work the way it was, did it?” She put it all back together and it worked like new. Sue could put in a new fence, make hay and run and fix all the equipment. She could split and move firewood and take care of livestock. Most of all, did she love Halloween! Sue is survived by her mother, Eileen (Moody) Mans; her brothers, Tim and Sue (Sivigny) Mans, Jim Mans, John Mans and Daniel and Heidi (Novak) Mans; nephews, Tom, Tyler and Teddy; nieces, Sara and Savannah; great-nephew, Wyatt; step niece and nephew, Ashley and Nic; step great-nephews, Wheeler, Walker, Quinn; step great-nieces, Wren and Lennox; adopted brother and sister, John and Eileen Fink; and special friend, Peggy Turk. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, her father Art Mans in 2014, and her brother Tom Mans in 1980. Her family, friends and her patients will dearly miss her. Memorial service was Saturday, July 8, 2017, at Zion Lutheran Church. Arrangements were with Methven Funeral Home; www.methvenfuneralhome.com.
Misel - Meserow Caroline Misel of Pine City, Patsy Meserow of Apple Valley and Hale and Sue Meserow of Hendersonville, North Carolina, are pleased to announce the upcoming wedding of their children, Suzanne Misel and Simon Meserow. Their wedding is planned for the end of August in Red Wing, Minnesota. The couple resides in Apple Valley.
IN MEMORY In memory of
Lawrence & Theresa Martini We were blessed to have such a wonderful couple as parents and/or grandparents. They are once again together in heavenly happiness. Both left us, Dad in 1984, Mom in 2016. For all those years she yearned to be reunited with him. Part of her heart broke in 1984, but there was so much more for her to experience. Years were filled with many occasions of happiness, and worry. But
also sorrow that was heartbreaking. Now we who are left, have memories and know we were truly blessed, for such a wonderful couple. Many only knew of Dad through memories of others. We have the belief that one day, we will be reunited and welcomed with open arms by our heavenly hosts and our loved ones.
Martinson, Barbara & Rodney Bell, Judith & Aaron Thompson, Diane & Michael Jankowski, Tom & Kim Martini, and families, and all those who knew them.
est grandchild is getting married. Our great-grandchildren are old enough to go to school and the mail is still being delivered by someone, but we still miss you, John. Missed by,
In memory of
Joyce Lindquist, John Allen Lindquist, Andrea Joy Lindquist, Adrienne Roubinek, and Miriam Drahosh
Cordia & Dean Swenson, Karen & Jerry Moris, Steve & Deb Martini, Mary & Ron
The years roll by and our children are retiring from their jobs, our young-
John W. Lindquist who died July 15, 1993
PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER July 3 - 9 Theft, burglary, vandalism
July 3, 1:55 p.m., report of property damage, State Hwy. 70/I-35, Rock Creek west. July 3, 2:57 p.m., report of fraud, 4th St., Pine City south. July 3, 6:35 p.m., report of burglary, Main St., Pine City south. July 4, 9:43 p.m., report of burglary, Brunswick Rd., Royalton Twp. July 4, 10:53 p.m., report of theft, Forest Blvd., Rock Creek west. July 5, 6:32 p.m., report of vehicle theft/attempt, State Hwy. 107, Pokegama Twp. west. July 6, 4:33 p.m., report of shoplifter, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. July 7, 4:00 p.m., report of burglary, Main St., Pine City Twp. west. July 8, 10:23 a.m., report of burglary, Edgewater Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. July 8, 8:57 p.m., report of vehicle theft/attempt, State Hwy. 70, Rock Creek west. July 9, 10:09 a.m., report of burglary, County Hwy. 61, Pokegama Twp. east. July 9, 2:00 p.m., report of burglary, Birchwood Trl., Pine City Twp. east. July 9, 3:49 p.m., report of theft, 5th Ave., Pine City north.
Miscellaneous
July 3, 9:55 p.m., report of fireworks, State Hwy. 70, Rock Creek east. July 4, 3:43 p.m., report of drug incident, 1st St., Pine City north. July 4, 7:45 p.m., report of trespass, 320-th/14th St., Pine City south. July 5, 7:07 p.m., report of drunk, 3rd Ave., Pine City south. July 6, 12:16 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 2nd St., Pine City north. July 6, 6:55 p.m., report of animal bite, Edgewater Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. July 7, 9:14 p.m., report of customer trouble, 8th Ave., Pine City south. July 7, 10:29 p.m., report of unwanted person, Main St., Pine City north. July 8, 3:15 a.m., report of harass-
ment, Henriette Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. July 9, 12:18 p.m., report of animal disturbance, Edgewater Rd., Pokegama Twp. east.
Fires and accidents July 3, 2:36 p.m., report of fire outside, White Oak Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. July 6, 9:55 a.m., report of personal injury, I-35, Pokegama Twp. east. July 8, 6:43 p.m., report of personal injury, Homestead Rd./Henriette Rd., Pokegama Twp. east.
Jail roster July 3, Tyler John Shabaiash, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, drugs5th degree- poss... July 3, Clinton Adam Tanner, warrant, hold for other agency, theft$501-1000- GM... July 3, Gary Ronald Roberts, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, no days - sent com, assault- terrorist threats reckless... Released July 6. July 3, Ski L Spagen, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, remand-RPR, drugs- 5th degree- poss... Released July 6. July 4, Daphne Jayne Shabaiash, warrant, remand-hold, drugs- 5th degree- poss... July 3, Matthew Lloyd Boykin, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, domestic abuse- violate order fo... Released July 5. July 3, Dana Craig Harms, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, govt- violation of harass/restr order- M... Released July 5. July 3, Denny Arnold Martin, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, theftby swindle. Released July 5. July 4, Duwayne Ivan Schwensen, hold for other agency, assault- 2nd degree- dangerous weapon- other we... Released July 7. July 4, Julia Ann Matrious, awaiting trial/court, remand-RPR, probable cause, disturb- disorderly conduct.
Released July 6. July 4, Marc William Tvedt, awaiting trial/court, summons, criminal damage property- 4th degree; remand-bail, probable cause, trafficDUI- 3rd degree driving...alcohol conc over... Released July 6. July 5, Randi Eileen Anderson, warrant, hold for other agency, drugs5th degree- poss...; probable cause, fugitive from justice from other st...; remand-bail, drugs- 5th degreeposs/procure/control su... July 5, Teanna Lynn Emery, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degree- poss...; remand-hold, govt- false name to police officer- G... domestic abuse no contact order- V... July 5, Thomas Jay Mariette, warrant, remand-hold, traffic- DUI- 2nd degree- alcohol conc over... July 5, Savannah Brooke Marie Sparrow, warrant, remand-bail, thefttake/use/transfer movable pro..; burglary- 2nd degree- res- forcedunknown, 3rd degree- enters bldgintent steal... July 5, Dennis Wayne Young, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, fugitive from justice from other st...; hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degreeposs... paraphernalia- possess. July 5, Maria Michelle Bigbear, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, assault- 5th degree- fear of bodily...; probable cause, remand-RPR, drugs5th degree- poss/procure/control... Released July 7. July 5, Corey Walter Brown, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable cause, traffic- DUI- 2nd degree- GM, reckless driving, child passenger restraint sys... open bottle- poss.... criminal vehicular operation- bo... family offense- child endangerment; drugs- poss or sell- small amt marijuana, paraphernalia- poss... Released July 7. July 5, Myra Joe Anderson, Pine County warrant, under sentence, forgery- offer or pass counterfeit. Released July 6.
July 5, Ronald Dean Haltli, warrant, Pine County writ, criminal sexual conduct- registration of predatory off... Released July 6. July 5, Tamara Lee Harvell, hold for other agency, criminal vehicular operation or homicide- de... Released July 6. July 5, Stephanie Anne Monitor, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, drugs- 5th degree- poss/procure/ control; govt- false name to police officer. Released July 6. July 5, Rodney Allen Opperud, warrant, Pine County writ, stolen property- receive- other prop- $2... theft- take/use/transfer movable...; possess pistol or semi-automatic... possess ammo/any firearm- convic... Released July 6. July 5, Geoffrey Robinson, warrant, Pine County writ, theft- $500 or lessM; burglary- poss of burglary tools. Released July 6. July 6, Leslie Andrew Alan Lande Jr., awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, disturb- interfere with 911 call, assault- terrorist threats reckless dis... domestic assault- GM. July 6, Amy Sue Pfeifer, under sentence, fleeing police officer in motor veh...; drugs- 3rd degree- sale... 5th degree- poss/procure/control su... July 6, Sheldon John Barrick, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable cause, assault, 5th degree- inflict or attempt bod... 2nd degree- dangerous weapon- other we... 3rd degree- substantial bodily harm. Released July 7. July 6, Victor Lee Bowen, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable cause, domestic abuse no contact order... Released July 7. July 6, Jodi Elizabeth Croft, book and release, summons, forgery- offer or pass counterfeit. Released July 6. July 7, Kristian Anders Bartel, awaiting trial/court, pre-trial violation, assault- domestic assault- Fe... July 7, Shelby Grey Michael Beckman, under sentence, burglary- 2nd degree- res- no force- unknown...
July 7, Gerald Otto Darkow Jr., awaiting trial/court, probable cause, criminal sexual conduct- 3rd degree- female- other weapon... July 7, Molly Ann Garner-Puff, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- poss... poss or sell- small amt marijuana. July 7, Jay Christopher Lane, Pine County warrant, assault- terrorist threats reckless dis... July 7, Ryan Dru Miner, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, traffic- DUI3rd degree driving wh... July 7, Troy Daniel Piha, under sentence, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree. July 7, Jesse Kenneth Rosa, Pine County warrant, govt- escape from custody, drugs- 5th degree- poss... July 7, Howard Lawrence Wanna, hold for other agency, violation of probation. July 7, Ryan Joseph Pranghofer, hold for other agency, family offensenonsupport of spou... Released July 10. July 8, James Aaron Eubanks, Pine County warrant, disorderly conductoffensive/abusiv... July 8, Corrin Tara Locke, awaiting trial/court, Pine County warrant, trespassing- business; probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- poss/procure/ control su... July 8, Roxanne Nicole Berggren, hold for other agency, traffic- insurance- uninsured vehicle, failure to change address, regulation- false claim of... Released July 8. July 9, Robert James Aleckson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degree- poss/procure/control su... July 9, Buntha Em, hold for other agency, trespass- return to property within... July 9, Robert Thomas Hatch, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DWI- 4th degree drive while impaired. Released July 9.
There have been 1,279 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2017.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PINE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION City Hall Council Chambers 315 Main Street South NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, the 18th Day of July at approximately 6:30 p.m., and the City Council will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday August 2nd at approximately 6:30 p.m. to consider the following requests: Request by the City of Pine City to amend MDO Section 10.200.0700 MRR-2 Multi-Family Residential District to permit schools and religious institutions as conditional uses. Request by the City of Pine City to amend MDO Section 10.400.0230 and related sections, regarding Accessory Structures, Uses and Equipment and prescribing new and amended standards for accessory structure height and size limitations in relation to zoning district and lot size. All interested persons are encouraged to attend and be heard on these matters. The details of the applications 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 320-629-2575. Andrew Mack, AICP Community Development Director/City Planner Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 13, 2017 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF ROCK CREEK Notice is hereby given that the Rock Creek City Council has set the following date for their August meeting: Tuesday August 1, 2017 at 7PM Sandra Pangerl City Clerk Administrator City of Rock Creek Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 13, 2017
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: Other Civil Court File No. ------SUMMONS City of Finlayson, Plaintiff, vs. Heather Anthony, Defendant. THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO HEATHER ANTHONY AT 6481 FRONT STREET, FINLAYSON, MN 55735. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is attached to this Summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this Summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at: Mike Fleming Attorney for Plaintiff 38877 10th Ave, Ste. D. North Branch, MN 55056 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your
written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. 7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Pine County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: S 1/2 of Lot 5 and all of Lot 6, Block 4, Town of Finlayson The object of this action is to remove the hazardous condition and public nuisance, enforce compliance with a Consent and Waiver Agreement, enforce compliance with City of Finlayson Ordinance No. 153, an ordinance regulating blight and public nuisances within the City of Finlayson, Minnesota and a violations of Minn. Stat. § 463 and the associated order. Dated: May 9, 2017 Ledin, Hofstad, Troth & Fleming, Ltd. /s/ MIKE FLEMING Mike Fleming Attorney for Plaintiff 38877 10th Ave. Ste. D North Branch, MN 55056 Attorney Reg. # 0396467 (651) 237-1010 mikef@ledinandhofstad.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 6, 13 and 20, 2017 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Civil Other Court File No. 8-CV-09-472 SUMMONS Michael S. Smith and Peggy J. Smith, Husband and Wife, as Joint Tenants Plaintiffs, v. Patricia Lynn Sweeny, a/k/a Patricia L. Sweeny; JP Morgan Chase Bank; along with the unknown heirs and assigns of each Defendant named herein and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the complaint herein. Defendants. THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO: Patricia Lynn Sweeny a/k/a
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or lien in that portion of real estate described in the Complaint. b. Proposed Description for Parcel A. That part of Lots 7 & 8, Block 144, Original Townsite of Hinckley, Pine County, Minnesota, which lies Northerly of the North line of Lots 7 & 8, Block 143, Original Townsite of Hinckley extended Westerly. c. Proposed Remainder Description. That part of Lots 7 & 8, Block 144, Original Townsite of Hinckley, Pine County, Minnesota, which lies Southerly of the North line of Lots 7 & 8, Block 143, Original Townsite of Hinckley extended Westerly AND That part of vacated Felton Avenue in Block 144, Original Townsite of Hinckley, Pine County, Minnesota lying South of Lots 7 & 8 of said Block 144. 557.03 NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 557.03, you are hereby served with notice that no personal claim is made against you and that any defendant upon whom this notice is served who unreasonably defends this action shall pay full costs to the plaintiffs. Dated: September 26, 2016 LEDIN, HOFSTAD, TROTH & FLEMING , LTD. /s/Mike Fleming Mike Fleming Attorney for Plaintiffs 539 Main Street South Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-7537 Attorney Reg. No. 0396467 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on June 29, July 6 and 13, 2017 NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has been made in the terms and conditions of the Declaration of Pathfinder Village – St. Croix Owners Association, Inc., (hereinafter the “Declaration”) recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Pine County, Minnesota on June 23, 2011, as Document No. 495140, which covers the following property: Legal Description: Lot 2, Block 2, Pathfinder Village-St. Croix 11th Addition, Pine County, Minnesota PID: R09-6313-000 THAT pursuant to said Declaration, there is claimed to be due and owing as of June 12, 2017, from James P. Smith, title holder, to Pathfinder Village – St. Croix Owners Association, Inc., a Minnesota non-profit corporation, the amount of $5,464.44, for assessments, late fees and collection costs, plus additional assessments and other amounts that may have accrued since the date of this notice, including the costs of collection and foreclosure; THAT prior to the commencement of this foreclosure proceeding, Lienor complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said lien, or any part thereof; THAT the owner has not been released from his financial obligation to pay said amount; THAT pursuant to the Declaration,
said debt creates a lien upon said premises in favor of Pathfinder Village – St. Croix Owners Association, Inc., as evidenced by a lien statement dated April 28, 2017, and recorded on May 3, 2017, in the office of the Pine County Recorder as Document No. A-533089; THAT pursuant to the power of sale granted by the owners in taking title to the premises subject to said Declaration, said lien will be foreclosed by the sale of said property by the sheriff of said County at the Pine County Sheriff’s Office, 635 Northridge Drive NW, City of Pine City, County of Pine, State of Minnesota, on August 17, 2017, at 10 a.m., at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, to pay the amount then due for said assessments, together with the costs of foreclosure, including attorney’s fees as allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by the unit owners, their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of said sale. DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the owner must vacate the property if the account is not brought current or the property redeemed under Minn. Stat. § 580.23 is February 17, 2018. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m. REDEMPTION NOTICE THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE OWNER, THE OWNER’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Pathfinder Village – St. Croix Owners Association, Inc., Lienor Dated: June 12, 2017 By /s/ Nigel H. Mendez Nigel H. Mendez (0347917) Carlson & Associates, Ltd. 1052 Centerville Circle Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 (651) 287-8640 ATTORNEY FOR PATHFINDER VILLAGE – ST. CROIX OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27 and August 3, 2017 NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has been made in the terms and conditions of the Declaration of Pathfinder Village – St. Croix Owners Association, Inc., (hereinafter the “Declaration”) recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Pine County, Minnesota on June 23, 2011, as Document No. 495140, which covers the following property: Legal Description: Lot 3, Block 2, Pathfinder Village-St. Croix 11th Addition, Pine County, Minnesota PID: R09-6314-000 THAT pursuant to said Declaration,
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Patricia L. Sweeny at 205 Sullivan Ave S., Hinckley, MN 55037; JP Morgan Chase Bank at 4 Chase Metro Tech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11245, and the unknown heirs of each defendant named herein, and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint therein. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is on file in the office of the court administrator of the above-named court. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this summons located at: Ledin, Hofstad, Troth & Fleming, Ltd., 539 Main Street South, Pine City, MN 55063. 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not Answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. 7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Pine County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: Lots 7 & 8, Block 144, Original Townsite of Hinckley, and that part of vacated Felton Avenue lying South of said Lots 7 and 8, Pine County, Minnesota. The object of this action is to obtain an Order for the following relief: a. Determining that Plaintiffs are the owners of a portion of the above referenced property in fee simple, and that none of the Defendants have any right, title, estate, interest,
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there is claimed to be due and owing as of June 12, 2017, from James P. Smith and Janice E. Smith, title holders, to Pathfinder Village – St. Croix Owners Association, Inc., a Minnesota non-profit corporation, the amount of $4,415.54, for assessments, late fees and collection costs, plus additional assessments and other amounts that may have accrued since the date of this notice, including the costs of collection and foreclosure; THAT prior to the commencement of this foreclosure proceeding, Lienor complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said lien, or any part thereof; THAT the owners have not been released from their financial obligation to pay said amount; THAT pursuant to the Declaration, said debt creates a lien upon said premises in favor of Pathfinder Village – St. Croix Owners Association, Inc., as evidenced by a lien statement dated May 27, 2017, and recorded on June 2, 2017, in the office of the Pine County Recorder as Document No. A-533679; THAT pursuant to the power of sale granted by the owners in taking title to the premises subject to said Declaration, said lien will be foreclosed by the sale of said property by the sheriff of said County at the Pine County Sheriff’s Office, 635 Northridge Drive NW, City of Pine City, County of Pine, State of Minnesota, on August 17, 2017, at 10 a.m., at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, to pay the amount then due for said assessments, together with the costs of foreclosure, including attorney’s fees as allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by the unit owners, their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of said sale. DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the owner must vacate the property if the account is not brought current or the property redeemed under Minn. Stat. § 580.23 is February 17, 2018. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m. REDEMPTION NOTICE THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE OWNER, THE OWNER’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Pathfinder Village – St. Croix Owners Association, Inc., Lienor Dated: June 12, 2017 By /s/ Nigel H. Mendez Nigel H. Mendez (0347917) Carlson & Associates, Ltd. 1052 Centerville Circle Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 (651) 287-8640 ATTORNEY FOR PATHFINDER VILLAGE – ST. CROIX OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27 and August 3, 2017
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Vieths Charlie Janis Vieths was born on June 19, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed seven pounds and was 20 inches long. Her parents are Brittney Meihofer and Justin Vieths of Elk River. Charlie is welcomed home by siblings Maleah, 9, Layla, 8, and Myah, 5. Her grandparents are Lonna and John Holmes of New Hope, Robyn and Ronald Vieths of Nowthen.
Miner Zoey Kaylee Miner was born on June 19, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed nine pounds, 5.7 ounces and was 21-1/4 inches long. Her parents are Elizabeth Fisher and Derek Miner of Hinckley. Zoey is welcomed home by siblings Nila, 10, Gabriel, 8, Orion, 6, Khloe, 5, Drake, 4, Isaiah, 4. Her grandparents are Tammy Larson of Hinckley, Dale Fisher of Charles City, Iowa, Lana Lincoln of Hinckley and John Papenphal of Cloverdale.
Graduates Brook Park resident Taylor Norby earned a Bachelor of Science, Biology degree during spring commencement at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in May.
Dean’s list Wynonna Brown, nursing student and daughter of Douglas Brown of Pine City, has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2017 semester at St. Catherine University in St. Paul. Pine City student Easton Foss has been named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at The College of St. Scholastica.
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401 AUCTION CALENDAR Amazing Auctions, LLC. Willow River Area Auction Saturday, July 15, 2017, 10:05 AM.82500 River Trout Lane Willow River, MN 55795. Directions: I-35 Willow River, MN exit#205; go East on ct rd 43 to Waters rd; go North and East about 1 mile to River Trout Lane; go North to auction site. Watch for auction arrows. Lunch Sold on Grounds. Vehicles, Collectible Vehicles and Restoration Projects or Parts, Unique Vehicles and Unique Items, Antiques & Unique Items, Shop Tools, Sporting Items & Guns. Auctioneers Note: Mitch and Linds have property for sale and are downsizing. Take a look at the neat list of items on this sale. Some good project vehicles and some parts vehicles. It will be an interesting mix of items. Auctioneer: Doug Maser, #33-24, 320-630-6651, www.amazingauctions.us
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CHILDREN OF JOY PRESCHOOL Our Redeemer Lutheran Church • Pine City, MN 55063 Children of Joy Preschool is currently seeking candidates for the full-time position of Director/Lead Teacher to begin classes in the Fall 2017. This position would be responsible for all areas of administration and leadership; programming, recruitment, financial, leadership development; and strategic planning with an emphasis on nurturing cognitive, social, and faith development for children and families enrolled in the program. Children of Joy Preschool is currently seeking candidates for the full-time position of Assistant Teacher to begin classes in the Fall 2017. This position would provide assistance to and follow the leadership of the Director/Lead Teacher in all areas of the preschool educational activities. The Assistant Teacher is responsible to provide and encourage children to learn and become Christ-focused, self-reliant and ready to move forward to the next level of education. Children of Joy Preschool is currently seeking candidates for the full-time position of Teacher Aide to begin classes in the Fall 2017. This position would assist both the Director/Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher with the children, the planned daily activities, classroom duties, food preparation, and other duties as assigned by the Director/Lead Teacher or Assistant Teacher. The Teacher Aide position is focused on providing support and following the leadership of the Director/Lead Teacher, and the policies and procedures of the preschool. The successful candidate would meet or exceed the following professional/character qualifications (including/not limited to): meeting MN State Guideline Rules; current CPR & First Aid Certification; pass a background check; demonstrate faith in Jesus Christ/possess the ability to communicate Christian values, morals, and faith; and demonstrate a passion and vision of the preschool. If you would like to be considered for a position, please contact Patty Keyport for a complete job description by email at orlckidz@gmail.com or call 320-629-2985 ext. 207 Each candidate must submit the following: resume; cover letter detailing interest, skills, and abilities in this position; examples of their teaching philosophies, pertinent experience; curriculum vitae; and copies of required certificates.
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