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A new brew for Pine City Pine City couple opening Three Twenty Brewing Co. on July 28 BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

A Pine City couple will be starting their dream job on July 28. Nick and Cassandra Olson will be opening Pine City’s first brew-

pub, Three Twenty Brewing Co., next Friday, and will introduce their own style of beer – brewed on site – to area customers. Nick has been brewing beer as a hobby for years, and his roots in the area go even further back.

The Pine City High School graduate recently discovered that his great-grandfather on his mother’s side once started a brewery of his own in Beroun.

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Nick and Cassandra Olson are making their brewpub dream a reality in Pine City with Three Twenty Brewing Co.

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Winding up at the Voyageurs Tourney Young athletes took to the field on July 15 for the Voyageurs Softball Tourney in Pine City. This is the final week of the Summer Rec program, sponsored by the Pine City Parks and Recreation Department and supported by a number of businesses and organizations who understand the importance of giving local youth a positive focus for their energies during the summer months.

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Skalicky shares rich history of Beroun BY AMY DOEUN NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Peg Skalicky’s family has lived in the Beroun area for five generations. Both her parents grew up there, though nine years apart. It was Skalicky’s great uncle, Joe Kub, who first started recording the history of Beroun. Skalicky shared some of the knowledge her family has discovered with a packed room at the Pine City Library at the annual meeting of the Pine City Area History Association, on Sunday, July 16. In 1938 Joe Kub was a student teacher at the Beroun school. For a project he took his 8th grade class around town collecting the stories

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of the first [white] settlers to the area. While other area towns grew along the river, Beroun was a railroad town. The railroad owned the land, Skalicky explained. They began selling off tracts of land and people were purchasing them sight unseen. Many of the residents that would grow the town began arriving in 1895. The Ouradnik family came in March of that year. This was before the depot was built. They would just get off at the correct number and begin looking for their land. AMY DOEUN | THE PIONEER

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DNA may offer hope after 50 years of heartbreak BY AILENE CROUP NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Fifty years ago my dad, Donald Mohrbacher, went to work and never came home. I wanted answers. The search for those answers began with me filing a missing persons report in January 2015. Pine County Sheriff’s Deputy Barry Sjodahl swabbed my cheek and my brother’s for DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). It is now in the national missing person’s database. My dad was, by trade, a house painter and had his own business in the Twin Cities before moving north to Pine County in 1961. He would take on extra jobs in the metro area to support my mother and the seven of us children. Everyone worked. We had paper routes, we were waitresses, we washed dishes, mowed lawns – we all had jobs. It was that work ethic which was the fabric of families back then. I was living in Duluth with my sister, Carol in the summer of 1967. She and I had bought bus tickets to visit Mom and Dad for Father’s Day, June 19, 1967. It was a fun visit with cake and gifts for Dad. I remember the blue cotton fishing hat we bought him. The day ended too soon. Dad drove us out to Tobies and we boarded the bus for the return trip to Duluth. Later, I would look back on that moment, wishing that last kiss, last hug, last goodbye would have been longer, would have said much more about what was in my heart instead of being just in the moment. The next morning, the hat and other Father’s Day mementos were tucked into a box along with some salami, homemade bread and pickles. Dad would be staying with grandpa in the Cities, as he occasionally did when he was hired to do some painting. This one was an inside painting job – a two-story apartment building. Dad told Mom he expected to be finished on Wednesday and would be home late that day. If he ran into problems, he would call and be home the next day. I had been contemplating moving back to Hinckley and the idea was reinforced by my trip home. A friend from Hinckley, who was attending college in Duluth, called that Monday. He apologized for not having been in contact with me sooner. We exchanged news of the past year and he said he was moving back home for the summer. I asked if he had room in his car for my stuff. There wasn’t much. We found a way to squeeze it all in and headed to Hinckley that day. Mom was pleased. There was always room for one more. Moving home meant pulling my weight. I immediately got a job at a local restaurant working evenings. My youngest brother was only four months old and Mom had just gone back to work. She needed someone to watch him during the day. She worked mornings at the same restaurant. The plan was for me to take care of my brother while she worked. I made it home from my shift that Wednesday about 11:30 p.m. Dad hadn’t made it home yet. Mom said he had not called so he’d probably be pretty late. We all went to bed. He didn’t come home the next day and he didn’t call. Mom planned to call Grandpa if Dad wasn’t home Friday morning. Bright and early Friday morning, she called before going to work. Grandpa said he had not seen Dad at all. Mom called several friends in the metro area. They had not seen him. She was upset. The next call was to the Pine County Sheriff’s Office. They said “technically” he hadn’t been missing 48 hours because he said he would be home Thursday. She was instructed to call the sheriff’s department on Monday if he didn’t show up over the weekend. This was not like Dad. There was no

‘No one has ever come forward with any information about my Dad. His Social Security Number has not been used since he went to work the day after Father’s Day in 1967. My hope is that through providing my DNA, my Dad’s disappearance will be solved.’ consoling Mom. I don’t know how she did it but she went to work that morning. The weekend was unbearably long. Mom cried a lot. We called everyone who could possibly know Dad’s whereabouts, to no avail. Lifelong friends of Mom and Dad came to stay with us and offer Mom support. Mom didn’t sleep. Monday morning finally came and we were hungry for any news or help we could get from the sheriff. Mom repeated the story about Dad not making it home. The response was cold. They considered Dad’s disappearance “a domestic” and said they would not get involved. Mom slept with the light on for months. She didn’t sleep much. We went about our business at a mechanical pace, a day at a time. Slowly the tears turned to resolve. Mom worked 10 hours a day, six days a week for $1.10 an hour. She said she was determined to keep us all together. And, she did. Pine County Sheriff Robin Cole, and Sheriff Jeff Nelson after him, proved law enforcement has changed over the last 50 years by taking information about my Dad’s disappearance along with my DNA. There is now a ray of hope to solve old and new missing persons cases. Minnesota’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is hoping to match the DNA of 100 unidentified remains by providing opportunities for people to voluntarily provide DNA to locate a missing family member. BCA Public Information Officer Jill Oliveira, with the Department of Public Safety, told the Pioneer that there are a series of collection opportunities scheduled over a two-week period. The first was held Saturday in St. Paul. Nine people came to the location to provide information about family members and offer their DNA. The second was held Tuesday in Duluth and Wednesday it was held in Bemidji. For those families who were unable to attend any of the first three, there will be one more opportunity to provide DNA and information at the Mankato Public Safety Center, 710 Front Street, on Thursday, July 27, 2017, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Hope is there. Oliveira offered one example of a 30-year-old missing persons case. Family members of 19-year-old Cassandra Rhines, who was last seen in Minneapolis in June of 1985, came forward to offer DNA in hopes of solving Rhines’ disappearance. No matches were found in the missing persons database. In 2016, a few months later, her remains were found at Gooseberry Falls and they were able to identify her from those samples and give the family closure. Oliveira recommended those who have old or new missing family members come to the Mankato collection to speak with BCA agents to explain the conditions of the disappearance and volunteer their DNA. The Jacob Wetterling Resource Center will have staff on hand to provide family support, Oliveira said. No one has ever come forward with any information about my dad. His Social Security Number has not been used since he went to work the day after Father’s Day, in 1967. My hope is that through providing my DNA, my dad’s disappearance will be solved.

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This 1953 photo shows the Mohrbacher family in happier times – before Donald Mohrbacher went missing in 1967. Above left: Donald Mohrbacher with his wife Evangeline and children Ailene, Carol and Dawn.

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Diane McCarty (second from right) is the sister of Mary Louise (Gonser) Ronning. Mary went missing from Minneapolis in 1979. McCarty agreed to be videotaped as she completed the recent DNA collection process.

SUBMITTING DNA TO BCA BCA personnel will guide family members through the necessary steps. Families should bring with them any available information about their missing relative including: Name Date of birth Photos Dental records Items which may contain the missing person’s DNA (baby teeth, toothbrush, hairbrush, etc.)

Exact or approximate date and location they went missing Once a consent form is signed the BCA will collect a DNA sample using a cheek swab. BCA scientists will then enter the profile obtained from that sample into the Minnesota and FBI missing persons databases for comparison with DNA profiles of unidentified persons in Minnesota and across the nation.

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Build a castle pop-out book

Championship Watercross races

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.

The World Championship Snowmobile Watercross races 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.

Downton Abbey at the library 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.

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.

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 20 - 23 Chisago County Fair The Chisago County Fair will take place at the fairgrounds in Rush City from Thursday through Sunday, July 20-23. Motocross, chainsaw races and the demolition derby take place in the grandstand. The parade is on Saturday at 3 p.m. Free on Sunday at 11 a.m. is Kid’s Day, featuring a pedal tractor pull, games and much more, followed by the talent contest in the band shell at 1 p.m. Visit www.chisagocountyfair.org for a complete listing of times and events.

JULY 21 Tom Mason & the Blue Buccaneers at Art in the Park The Pine City Arts Council invites the community to enjoy Tom Mason & the Blue Buccaneers at Art in The Park on Friday, July 21, 6 p.m., at Robinson Park in downtown Pine City. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church will serve Carolina BBQ beginning at 5:30 p.m. New this year is free transportation by Arrowhead Transit from 6-9 p.m. Pick up schedule is 6 p.m. at Westchester Apartments, 6:10 p.m. at the Senior Dining site, and 6:20 p.m. at Golden Horizons Assisted Living. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the free show.

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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.

The Stoffel Family Memorabilia Museum will welcome visitors from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 23. The museum is located on Emerald Road, one mile south of WCMP and the North West Co. Fur Post. For information call 320-629-3219 or email pixleym@juno.com.

Kanabec County Fair The Kanabec County Fair is Wednesday through Sunday, July 26-30 at the fairgrounds in Mora. There will be “Redneck Races,” a “Hill in the Hole” mud race, tractor and pickup pulls on Saturday and much more. For a full schedule of events, grandstand features and other information go to: www.kanabecfair.org.

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Fairview Sports and Orthopedic Care and Fairview Clinics are offering free local sports physicals to student athletes on Monday, July 24 at their clinic in Rush City, 5-7 p.m., and Tuesday, July 25 at their Pine City clinic, also from 5-7 p.m. To register or view a complete list of free physical events, visit fairview.org/sportsphysicals4kids or call 1-800-824-1953.

Local author Dean Hovey will be selling and signing copies of his latest book, “Family Trees,” at Chris’ Foods, Pine City, on Tuesday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and at Chris’ Foods, Sandstone the following day, Wednesday, July 26, also from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Email DEANHOVEY@ comcast.net with any questions.

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

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The next meeting of the Snake River Valley Conservation Club (SRVCC) will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 7:30 p.m., at the club house on the Pine County Fairgrounds. The main topic of discussion will be about the upcoming Pine County fair, and the display by the Pine County Department of Planning, Zoning, and Solid Waste concerning exotic species, noxious weeds and invasive species. Contact Mark Madison at mmadison@ northlc.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 “Mammal Mania” on Tuesday, July 25. To learn more visit www.crexmeadows.org. The Pine Gardeners are gathering at the Pine City Library Tuesday, July 25 at 3 p.m. and carpooling to Rush City to see a county fair exhibitor’s gardens, first stopping at the Rush City park pavilion for root beer floats. Note time change. Guests are welcome. Email lynquilt@ msn.com for more information.

Bring a wireless device and play Kahoot trivia (ages 8 through adult) from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 26 at the Rush City library. Questions will center around artists, architecture and famous structures. Register at the library or call 320-358-3948 by Friday, July 21.

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 26, 1 p.m., focusing on Rush Lake resorts. The public is invited to bring old photos and personal stories to the museum at 350 S Eliot Ave. in Rush City. For more information call 320358-4525.

JULY 28 Evening kayak cruise at Crex Adults are invited to take an evening kayak cruise on Phantom Lake at Crex Meadows in Grantsburg, Wisconsin on Friday, July 28. Led by Wildlife Educator Lauren Finch, the cruise will launch from the Phantom Trail boat landing at 5 p.m. Preregistration is required by July 21. Cost includes kayak rental and life jacket. Visit www.crexmeadows.org for more information or to register.

JULY 29 Pine County History Museum Greta Sebald, a 1984 graduate of Askov High School, will be speaking at the Pine County History Museum in Askov on Saturday, July 29 at 10 a.m. Greta will be sharing her experiences working with the poorest children in Ethiopia. Call Loretta Swanson at 320-385-6982 with any questions.

AUG. 2 - 6 Pine County Fair The Pine County Fair goes on from Wednesday, Aug. 2 through Sunday, Aug. 6. Rides open at 5 p.m. on Wednesday. Grandstand events include the demolition derby, tractor pull, truck pull, kids pedal tractor pull and kids power wheels demo derby. The parade is at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5. Other events include an antique tractor and machinery show on Thursday beginning at 9 a.m., the talent show on Sunday at 2:30 p.m., live music at the bandshell and beer garden every day, and more. For a full schedule of events, times and updated premium lists, go to www.pinecountyfair.com.

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THURSDAY 7/20 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Pine City Senior Center: Senior Dining Site, 12:30 p.m. NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City SUNDAY 7/23 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. MONDAY 7/24 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. Yellow Ribbon Group: Pine City American Legion, 7 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church WEDNESDAY 7/26 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Al-Anon: 725 2nd Ave. SW, Pine City, 12 p.m., 612-387-6094, David Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine City VFW Hall AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center THURSDAY 7/27 Pine City Council: 8 a.m., Pine Government Ctr., Pine City WINDOW-Domestic abuse support group: 6 p.m., Journey North Church, Pine City Pine County LGBT: 7 p.m. Hinckley City Hall Comm. Room

SENIOR DINING July 24 - 28 Monday: Swedish meatballs, parslied potatoes, country trio vegetables, wheat bread, grapes Tuesday: Oven roasted chicken, whipped potatoes with gravy, dilled carrots, wheat dinner roll, pineapple Wednesday: Lasagna, green beans, lettuce salad, garlic breadstick, raspberry parfait Thursday: Liver & onions or hamburger patty with gravy, whipped potatoes with gravy, mixed vegetables, wheat bread, frosted cake Friday: Chicken and dressing casserole, seasoned corn, cucumber/onion salad, wheat dinner roll, pumpkin pie square Cost is $4.00 for people over 60 and $7.50 for under 60. No preregistration needed, except for special events. Call the Pine City Senior Center at 320-629-3024 between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Angels found in Pine City To the Editor: There are real angels right here in Pine City. I saw two of them in Pine Eye Associates last Thursday when they showed real kindness and generosity by paying in full for my glasses as they left before me. I will be able to say “thank you so much” to them by “paying it forward.” Now I will be following in your mighty footprint and hope I can pass on the same joy for everyone. This is an act that makes the world better. In Anne Frank’s words, (who would have been 87 years old this past June), “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” Colleen Gallus Pine City

Art Fest was best ever

To the Editor: I truly enjoyed the Pine City Arts Council’s Art Fest this year. They did a great job – it was the best ever. And I also enjoyed the piece of cake to celebrate their 40th anniversary. Dale Kuzel Pine City

Discontent lingers – and for good reason I got together with a few old friends last Thursday night, and between asking each other about our kids and giving each other a hard time about things that happened 20 years ago we got to grousing about the state of the world. My friend started talking about the American banking system in the wake of the Great Recession, and how sad is that nobody in the Editor’s itgovernment or in business was truly held reSoapbox sponsible for recklessly crashing our economy Mike on the rocks. He pointGainor ed out that Iceland was the only country that put top finance executives in prison after the 2008 banking crisis. And despite the outrage and anger in the USA at the time, everyone in power seemed pretty intent on getting back to business as usual, spending billions of taxpayer dollars to get the financial machine back on track while millions of taxpayers struggled. I couldn’t agree more. It still makes me angry, and I’m sure I’m not the only one. Now, I know that the government helped make the whole housing bubble possible by lowering the standards for acceptable housing loans, but it was the speculators who turned the subprime mort-

gage market into a pyramid scheme. There’s a big difference between investing responsibly and flat-out gambling, and these financial wheeler-dealers blew a staggering amount of money in the international casino, breaking any number of laws and regulations in the process. And then, unlike the sad gambling addicts at our local casino, they got handed new piles of chips, on the house, and were sent back out to the gaming tables. Another thing we agreed on (between toasting absent friends and joking about old girlfriends) is that the failure to prosecute the people who caused the crash is one of the causes for the anger and cynicism we saw in this last election cycle. If elected leaders and government officials say they’re going to hold rich and powerful people responsible for their actions, and then don’t follow through, you have to wonder what kind of deals were made behind the scenes. Actually, you don’t have to wonder. You can just look at the millions and millions of dollars in donations that funded our last election cycle. If money equals free speech, like the Supreme Court decided in the Citizens United case, then the people with the deepest pockets get to shout while the rest of us whisper. And you’ll never convince me that those who donate millions to a candidate’s campaign expect nothing in return. Well, I was back in the office on Friday

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morning, and a story popped up in my news feed that mentioned Pine City, and tied right into what we’d been talking about. It was published in The Hill, a newspaper published in Washington D.C., and was talking about what the banking crisis did to small banks and the small investors who depended on them. The story was called, “How the recession’s long hangover lingers.” It pointed out that more than 500 banks failed during the recession. Most of those – including Pine City’s Horizon Bank, which was shut down on June 26, 2009 – were in small town or rural areas. According to the article, rural banks are often more willing to work with the businesses which have taken out loans with them, giving them a better chance to survive hard economic times. And fewer jobs grew in those rural areas after the bank closures because new businesses relied on those banks for the start-up loans. So, as the great financial slot machine roared back to life and the stock market boomed, people living in rural areas had a good reason to feel left out. It’s because they were. “It is a hangover of the recession, one for which there is no immediate or obvious solution,” the article’s author Reid Wilson wrote. “And that hangover spurred the revolt against elites in coastal cities that sent Donald Trump to the White House instead of Hillary Clinton.”

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‘If elected leaders and government officials say they’re going to hold rich and powerful people responsible for their actions, and then don’t follow through, you have to wonder what kind of deals were made behind the scenes. Actually, you don’t have to wonder. You can just look at the millions and millions of dollars in donations that funded our last election cycle. ’

That’s a bold statement, and I’m not sure it’s entirely accurate. To my mind, there are a number of reasons why Mr. Trump was voted in as president. But I have to believe this was a big one. Be sure to check out the full article – it’s worth reading: thehill.com/homenews/campaign/341751-how-the-recessions-long-hangover-lingers

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Beware of ‘Can you hear me?’ scam calls

“Can you hear me?” “Are you there?” “Is this you?” Most people have been asked these questions in a phone call. News outlets and organizations across the country report that people are receiving calls nson from individAttorney uals who ask questions deGeneral signed to get a “yes” answer. Lori But respondSwanson ing “yes” may leave people on the hook for more nuisance calls and maybe even unauthorized charges. This new scheme is called the “Can You Hear Me?” scam. The calls go like this: “Chris” received a call while he was eating dinner. He answered the call, and a person

asked, “Can you hear me?” Chris replied “yes.” He then heard a recording that claimed he had won a free cruise. Chris realized the call may be part of a scam and hung up. HOW THE SCAM WORKS The details of this scam vary, but it always begins with a call, usually from a telephone number that appears to be local. When the person answers the call, the scam artist tries to get the person to say “yes”—most often by asking, “Can you hear me?,” “Is this the lady of the house?,” or a similar question. By responding “yes,” people notify robo-callers that their number is an active telephone number that can be sold to other telemarketers for a higher price. This then leads to more unwanted calls. In some cases, the caller may record the person saying “yes.” Scam artists may be able to use a recorded “yes” to claim that

the person authorized charges to his or her credit card or account. How can scammers access your account? Some companies share their customers’ information with third party companies or allow third parties to charge customers’ accounts (called “cramming”) in exchange for payment. Scam artists may also obtain financial information from data breaches or leaks or through identity theft. HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF Whether the “Can you hear me?” calls are simply nuisance calls or something more sinister, there are steps you can take to avoid falling victim to phone scams. • Check phone numbers closely. Scam artists spoof calls to make them appear to be from a local telephone number. Even if a number appears to be local, it is best to avoid calls from numbers with which you are not fa-

miliar. • Hang up. If you answer a call that seems suspicious, hang up. Remember, “Minnesota Nice” does not apply to scammers. It is not rude to hang up abruptly on a suspicious caller. In fact, the more time you spend on the phone with a scam artist, the more likely you are to be roped into a scam…and to get even more nuisance calls down the road. • Carefully review your financial statements and telephone bills. Whether or not you have been targeted by a scam, it is a good idea to review your bills line-by-line for unauthorized or fraudulent activity. The law provides some protection for people to dispute unauthorized charges to their credit cards and bank accounts, but these laws generally impose time limits. It is important to check right away for charges you did not make or approve so you have time to file a dispute.

REPORTING UNWANTED CALLS If you receive a call that may be part of a “Can You Hear Me?” scam, you should report it to the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”). The FTC has the authority to enforce federal laws regulating nuisance calls and interstate fraud over the telephone. The FTC may be reached as follows: Federal Trade Commission, Consumer Response Center, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20580, Toll-free: 877-382-4357, Website: www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov For more information, or to file a complaint, contact the Office of Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson as follows: Office of Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson, 445 Minnesota Street, Suite 1400, St. Paul, MN 55101, 651-296-3353 or 800-657-3787, TTY: 651-2977206 or 800-366-4812.

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Three Twenty Brewing Company is a small craft brewery location in Downtown Pine City just one block east of the 35 Business Loop through the community. Convenient for all travelers and local community members to drop in and enjoy quality, hand crafted beers combined with a relaxed, community atmosphere.

Big Joe’s Trucking Service & Repair is located just 3 miles north of Pine City. Open weekdays from 8am - 5pm, this shop offers full service vehicle and heavy duty repairs. Big Joe’s is DOT (Dept of Transportation) certified. Tire shop services include: new tires mount, balance & disposal included, balancing & rotation, and flat/slow leak repairs. Other standard services available include: oil changes, tune-up, brake system repairs, transmission and clutch, radiator services and more.

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Northern Hollow Winery, located in Grasston area, just 8 miles west of Pine City, MN welcomes visitors to their location. Open Fridays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Open Saturdays & Sundays from May through November. We look forward to bringing future music concerts, art events, pig roasts and festivals to the region! Stay up-to-date with our facebook page or newsletters!

Local pottery artist, Barb Dreyer, is known for her hand made pottery impressed with native plants and an endless assortment of found objects. During the summer months Barb travels to a variety of art festivals across the state and each year in November she hosts an open house event at her studio space in Grasston, MN.

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LAST CHANCE FOR PARADE! With just about two weeks to go before the annual Pine County Fair and Parade we are excited about the parade entries that have been arriving over the last several months. Space is ﬁlling up quickly, so if you have not registered your group for the parade, please do so today. An online registration link can be found on our website at www.pinecitychamber. com. We will continue to take registrations until we reach 100 units. Advance registration is REQUIRED, same day registration will not be available. CALL 3224040 FOR DETAILS.

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JOIN US FOR THIS YEAR’S NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT, TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, IN DOWNTOWN ROBINSON PARK. The evening begins at 7:00 PM with a variety of family friendly activities planned. NNO is an annual event hosted across the United States that focuses on building community relationships between residents and police programs. Local eﬀorts go a step further and we are building relationships with police, ﬁre, and EMS as well as community programs for children and the arts. Join us and learn more about ways that you can become part of your community!

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Kids recruited to help the Red Cross in 1917 10 Years Ago, 2007 Thirteen girls are working to try to take the crown of Miss Pine City. They are Danielle Smith, Amanda Thomas, Katie Koppy, Emily Erickson, Jessie Christenson, Karissa Lange, Erin Cahill, Shannon M i l l e r, A m y Wol fe, Ginny Anders o n , E r i c a Pitzen, Alyssa Friese Years and AlAgo i s o n Kozisek. Donna Firef ighters Heath f r o m P i n e City, Brook Park and Mora spent the early hours of last Thursday battling the arson fire that destroyed the Henriette City Hall. Nelsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market in Pine City reported that a man came into the store and loaded up a bag with meat and left without paying. He was arrested for shoplifting. Steph Leach and her pet miniature bull Bodacious cavorted in the grass at Stanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s radiator shop where the little bull has taken up residence. Come relax, shop, gab and gobble in Pine Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Robinson Park on July 21 at the annual Art Fest. It was a successful day at Wings North Hunt Club when it held its seventh annual fundraiser for St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School in Pine City. The shoot raised $20,888 for the school. The charity sporting clay tournament was blessed with perfect weather and 19 teams with five shooters on each team. Three farms in Pine County have been recognized as Century Farms by the Minnesota State Fair and the Minnesota Farm Bureau. To qualify, the farms had to be in continuous family ownership for at least 100 years and be at least 50 acres in size. The Pine County farms belong to David Shuey (1905), Thelma Olson, (1907), and Floyd and Carol Headman (1907). Don Howard is moving from Windsor, Vermont to take the job of Pine City

Administrator. He will start on Aug. 13. A court order was issued on June 29 placing the Mullins Chrysler Dodge dealership in Pine City into receivership.

25 Years Ago, 1992 The ever popular face painters gave kids a temporary souvenir of the Art Fest held in Robinson Park. Grant Nicoll patiently waited to see the creativity of the young artist who was painting on his cheek. It was a father-daughter day for little Erin Cahill and her dad Kevin. She was completely taken with the clowns who were creating balloon characters at the Art Fest. The food booths at the Art Fest emit tantalizing smells and draw patrons by the dozens. A member of the Pine City Boy Scouts was pictured slicing buns for sloppy joes. Shredded tires might save the day in the lengthy hold up of the new I-35-County Road 11 interchange project in Pine City. The project has been delayed for months due to problems with fill for the ramps. Boggy conditions in the area of the northwest ramp and at the site of the County Road 11 interchange have held up the project. The Pine Area Lioness Club, a service organization in east central Minnesota for 10 years, soon will be gone. In its place will be the Pine Area Lions Club. The Camp New Hope wagon train will pass through Pine City on Sunday, Aug. 2. Twenty wagons are expected to participate in the train which originates in White Bear Lake and ends at Camp New Hope in McGregor. Crazy Days in Pine City will be extra good this year with the addition of a coin dig for kids and drawings for some super prizes donated by Pine City businesses. Allison Wiedemann, daughter of James and Barbara Wiedemann, Pine City, and Kristin Anderson, daughter of Doug and Karen Anderson, Pine City, attended a tennis camp at the College of Saint Benedict July 5-9. It is a co-ed camp for beginner through ad-

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New bridge under construction in 1967 In July, 1967 construction was underway on a treated timber bridge over the Snake River south of Pokegama Lake on State Aid Highway 7 to replace the old one which had become unsafe after many years of service. The new bridge was built by the county, and was 260 feet long and 28 feet wide and cost about $60,000. The bridge was built with a life expectancy of 50 years, which proved to be nearly spot on: the timber bridge was closed in 2015 after damage was discovered to the beams, and was replaced in 2016 with the current bridge.

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50 Years Ago, 1967 At about 4:30 Wednesday morning, the fire alarms sounded when lightning apparently struck in the vicinity of the box and the alarm system was shorted out. After completion of repair work, which took approximately half an hour, the system was necessarily tested, resulting in another blast. An open house was held in honor of the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Purdy on July 23. The Pine City WEEpees defeated Lindstrom by a score of 12-11. Leading hitters for Pine City were Brad Johnson, Steve Thorne and Mike Piha.

75 Years Ago, 1942 The Farrell Construction Co., which had the contract for the blacktopping of Highway 48 east from Hinckley to the St. Croix Recreational Area, finished up the main part of the work Sunday, when the last stretch was rolled

out and made ready for heavy travel. On Saturday, July 11 at the Methodist parsonage in this city, Miss Louise Van Horn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Eastman of Brook Park, became the bride of Christ Bergwick, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bergwick, also of the Brook Park community. In a single ring ceremony on Sunday, July 19, Miss Helen Carpenter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carpenter of Pine City, became the bride of Mr. Albert F. Zaudtke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Zaudtke of Hinckley.

100 Years Ago, 1917 Henry Wetter is suffering from a broken collar bone since practicing a parachute drop from a load of hay about a week ago, but he is recovering satisfactorily. Calvin Kelly is laid up with a couple of â&#x20AC;&#x153;floatingâ&#x20AC;? ribs since trying to skid over a pile of butter tubs at the creamery last Saturday. WANTED: Children,

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Fairgoers to this year’s 125th Pine County Fair may be approached by a surveyor and asked to complete a short one-page survey about their experience at the fair. “We would appreciate the public’s assistance in taking just 2-3 minutes to fill out the survey when asked,” said Becky Schueller, executive director for the Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce. “The survey is an important tool for improving tourism efforts in our community and county.” The purpose of the survey is to better understand County Fair attendees’ experience, to improve the fair and to estimate the economic contribution of the fair according to Robert Musgrove, Pine County office of Economic Development. “We know the fair brings a lot of dollars into the community,” Musgrove added. “But we have never had an empirical handle on how much. This survey will give us a reliable calculation of that effect.” Also, according to Schueller, the survey will give the fair board ideas about how to expand and improve the fair, based on fair-goer desires. It will make future fairs even more attractive and draw even more attendance. Schueller and Musgrove also noted that the Extension is experienced at conducting this type of economic impact study and has the tools and expertise to handle it. The survey will be conducted by the local surveyors trained by the University of Minnesota Extension Tourism Center. Surveyors are being recruited at this time. Selected surveyors will be paid an honorarium. Anyone who would like to be a surveyor should contact survey coordinator Terry Salmela at 612-390-3149 or email: salme002@umn.edu with their interest and available dates and times. Survey sponsors include: The Pine County office of Economic Development; Pine County Agricultural Society (Fair Board); Greater Pine Area Endowment; Pine City Economic Development Authority and the University of Minnesota Extension Rural Sustainable Community Development Project.

Brain Kit resources available at Pine City Library BY SARAH HAWKINS ECRL RESOURCE LIBRARIAN

East Central Regional Library seeks to be a partner in creating dementia-friendly communities, by providing quality resources on Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, care-giving, and brain health. These resources include books, audiobooks, and DVDs recommended by the Alzheimer’s Association to increase awareness and provide support information. ECRL also helps users access quality health information online, via subscription databases such as Consumer Health Complete and AltHealth Watch and selected websites. In addition to traditional library resources, ECRL seeks to be proactive in stimulating and engaging the brain. In 2016, the Cambridge Public Library, a branch of ECRL, received a grant from the Cambridge ACT on Alzheimer’s. With the grant funding, ECRL introduced two innovative resources to its collection, Brain Fitness Kits and Reminiscence Kits. Currently, ECRL has 24 Brain Fitness Kits in its collection. Studies have shown a direct link between playing games and retaining brain functions. Each Brain Fitness Kit is a tote box containing four games, recommended by the Alzheimer’s Association and Mayo Clinic as being designed to keep or build brain power. The kits were created with this purpose, but all ages will enjoy the games. ECRL also has six Reminiscence Kits in its collection. Reminiscence Kits are tote boxes filled

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with themed items that can be used to initiate conversations for people looking to create special moments with loved ones affected by Alzheimer’s or dementia. The kits’ sensory items may help generate stories, unlock fond memories, and create special moments. Make the experience personal; themes include sewing, fishing, hunting, cooking, gardening, and outdoors and handyman. Reminiscence Kits and Brain Fitness are available for checkout to any registered card holder of East Central Regional Library in good standing.

The kits can be checked out for three weeks, and be renewed twice, if no one else has requested the kit. The kits can be searched for and requested via the ECRL catalog (http://catalog.ecrlib.org) for pickup at any ECRL branch library. East Central Regional Library hopes to be a partner in transforming the way communities think, act and talk about dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and in providing support and resources to the healthcare providers and caregivers across the region. ECRL serves librar-

ies in these East Central Minnesota counties: Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine. The ACT on Alzheimer’s Pine City Action Team seeks to fulfill their goal of sharing resources and information as a dementia-friendly community. Anyone interested in more information or how to become involved with making Pine City a dementia friendly community can contact: Cathy Gilmore, ACT on ALZ Pine City coordinator at 320-310-1313, or cathyjgilmore @yahoo. com.

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According to recent study, Pine County commuters drive a little further to work than just about anyone else in the state. In fact, local drivers have the fifth longest commute of all drivers in Minnesota. The study from Overflow Data (http://overflow.solutions) breaks down the average commute time of each county in the United States, and shows that Pine County drivers had an average commute of 30.1 minutes in 2015. This puts them behind only four other counties in the state – not coincidentally, also on the northern side of what could be considered as exurbs of the Twin Cities. Isanti County had the longest average commute at 34.1 minutes. This was followed by Chisago County with a 32.6 minute average commute, and Kanabec County with a 32.3 minute average commute. Sherburne County, northwest of Hennepin County, also had a 32.3 minute average commute. The shortest average commute time was reported

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House history hunter patrolling Pine City BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

If you happen to spot a smiling, bespectacled lady taking a picture of your home in Pine City, don’t be alarmed: it’s Margery Stratte Swanson of the Pine City Area History Association, and she’s on a mission to track down the history of every home in the Pine City area. Swanson is in the process of compiling a record of all the homes in Pine City, which includes figuring out the former owners of each home. The project is the brainchild of Swanson and Pine City Area History Association President Judy Scholin. Many of the homes in Pine City were built back in the late 1880s, and the original owners have long been forgotten. It is the goal of the Pine City Area History Association to preserve as much information as possible by trying to get the background of each home – and a current photograph – on record over the course of the next several years. “If we don’t do it now, people will forget,” Swanson said, with a twinkle in her eye. “Some have already. Many of those I ask don’t remember. The people that are older than I am, most of them are dead, so we can’t ask them.” Swanson is seeking out the information on the homes by rummaging through courthouse records, old Pine City telephone directories, and by trying to find photographs of the current buildings as they were years ago. She is also hoping to speak with people

‘History is all about people. Developing a framework of who lived where gives us a place to hang some of that history. Also, how neat would it be to buy a house and be able to know some of its history?’ Judy Scholin Pine City Area History Association who remember the former owners of these homes. Although some of the historic homes in Pine City have been torn down and replaced, there are hundreds left for Swanson and Scholin to study. And they hope that other volunteers will join in to help track down the origins of these houses. Scholin said she is excited about this project because of the unique opportunity it offers the Pine City Area History Association to collect interesting and useful information about local history. “History is all about people,” she said. “Developing a framework of who lived where gives us a place to hang some of that history. Also, how neat would it be to buy a house and be able to know some of its history?” “It’s interesting to find out who used to live in these houses, some of whom I used to

know,” Swanson said. “That makes it even more fun.” One of her key research tools is a 1955 Pine City telephone book provided by a Pine City History Association volunteer. Earlier phone books simply included names and phone numbers, and did not print the address of the person in the listing. Swanson said the 1955 phone book is one of the first to include people’s addresses. “That made this a lot easier,” she explained. “So I just went through the whole telephone book and wrote down the addresses, then I just went to the courthouse and looked up the names of the current owners and when the house was built. “But the ones before there were addresses in the phone book, the names of those people – that’s what’s hard to find.” As part of the project, she also has begun roaming the streets of Pine City taking photos of the houses to add to the historical record. She said she hasn’t uncovered much by way of history so far, but she did discover one interesting fact about the present day. “A lot of the current owners are named Timothy,” she said, smiling. “They are! I was surprised. It’s a popular name in Pine City.” Anyone who knows the history of their home or other homes in the Pine City area and would like to help in this search is asked to contact PHOTO PROVIDED Margery Stratte Swanson, 320-629-3577 or marbay808@ Armed with a camera and a 1955 phone book, Margery Stratte Swanson is on the hunt, seeking to uncover the history of every home in the Pine City area. midco.net.

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Classics make a comeback at car show Blue skies and sunshine made chrome and custom paint gleam at the Roubinek Motors classic car and truck show on July 15.

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Pine City School retirees leave with fond memories, plans for the future BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Pine City Schools said farewell to seven familiar figures who retired at the end of the 2016-2017 school year: Julie Berglund, Mark Hatfield, John Mettling, LuAnn Morneau, Tony Roberto, Michelle Seif and Mary Ellen Sauser. MARK HATFIELD Retiring Building and Grounds Supervisor Mark Hatfield has spent 41 years working in the Pine City school system, and spoke of Mel Hanson, Edgar Johnson and Darwin Bostic as mentors in his career. He also volunteered with the Pine City Hockey Association and worked with the Pine City Parks and Recreation Department. He said his favorite career memory is, “How blue the sky was on March 31, 2017.”

MARY ELLEN SAUSER Mary Ellen Sauser has taught for 35 years at Pine City Schools, and taught an impressive array of topics, including American History, Sociology, Minnesota History, Anthropology, Social Problems, Civics, Economics, Behavioral Science, Women and Minorities, World Cultures and American Political Behavior. She also worked as the Area Learning Center coordinator with Al Erhart from 1983-84. She spent time with students beyond their classes, including work as the one-act play advisor, Speech coach, junior class advisor, Knowledge Bowl advisor, junior high golf coach and girls’ golf coach. She has also been deeply involved in the Pine City community, serving as pianist/organist at Immaculate Conception Church and volunteering with groups such as the Pine City Arts Council, Pine City Heritage Players, Pine City golf league and board and Pine City Ambassador Program. “My favorite career memory was the fall (1985?) when we were unable to get into the new high school for six weeks,” Sauser said. “I was assigned to the new armory (there was an ‘old’ and ‘new’ armory at the time) with juniors and seniors. We had no access to books or materials. (They were locked away in semis and this was before computers). About eight teachers ... had a week before school started to figure out what we were going to teach and how we would teach it. It was great collaboration and community among both the staff and students. I really felt we thought outside the box in our preparations. We took field trips, had guest speakers, and engaged the students in a lot of real life activities. It was also the best Homecoming week we ever had. However, the day they unloaded those trucks

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(l-r) Mary Ellen Sauser, Mark Hatﬁeld and Tony Roberto attended a farewell meal given in their honor at the end of the school year. Other retiring educators and employees included John Mettling, Julie Berglund, Michelle Seif and LuAnn Morneau.

and we got our materials was a very happy day.” She said her mentors when she first started were Georgia Gaustad, Marian Lones, Lois Splittgerber and Carolyn Tuckner. “They really took a young, naive girl under their wing,” Sauser said. “I remember plenty of lunches in the old home-ec room.” She enjoys reading historical fiction as well as presidential biographies. “I golf, garden, knit and sew. I’m sure my husband [Mike Sauser] is planning on quite a few new shirts as I will not have the excuse of ‘papers to correct.’”

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Father and son reel ‘em in Roger Steele and his son Roger Jr. had an awesome night ﬁshing on the Snake River and at the St. Croix landing, reeling in a few that were 20 pounds each and about 34 inches long.

The couple plan to travel, including a trip to Washington, D.C. Sauser said she’s an advocate of the philosophy of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, and believes it’s important to take care of the physical and mental well being of students, parents and educators in order to be able to effectively educate.

Editor’s note: John Mettling, Julie Berglund, Tony Roberto, Michelle Seif and LuAnn Morneau did not submit personal information and memories for this article.

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Local maple syrup makers win sweet award Odegard Family Syrup takes third place in state maple syrup competition BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Cousins Dennis and Larry Odegard have spent hundreds of hours tapping maple trees, collecting sap and cooking it down to syrup, and their hard work has now won them statewide recognition for Odegard Family Syrup. Larry said he started making maple syrup with his father at about age 10. “We used to hang old tin coffee cans with wire bales,” Larry said. “We cut our own spiles out east of Pine City at the home place. And I also then went into the Shuey farm and tapped their trees.” The family tradition turned into a business. In the mid- to late 1970s Larry produced maple syrup commercially east of Pine City. “I used to have a team of ox and the school would come out with kids and I’d give them a tour,” he said. “And they’re now coming to me and saying, ‘You’re the guy who was in the overalls with a big beard out there, weren’t you?’ So that’s kind of fun.” But then, in the late 1970s, tough economic times soured his business. “I burned fuel oil for heat for the fire, and the fuel crisis came,” he explained. “Fuel oil jumped from 14 cents a gallon to $1.17 a gallon in one year, and my burner took six gallons an hour. It kind of put me belly-up real quick, money wise.” “Well, you could have charged more,” Dennis said, chuckling. Dennis moved away from the Pine City area for more than two decades. But years after Larry had his business, Dennis moved back to Pine City and decided to give maple-syrup-making a shot. “I started out with two-pound coffee cans, and I tapped about 25 trees,” Dennis said. “I just wanted to see if I could make maple syrup. I guess you could call it maple syrup that I was making.” He asked Larry if he’d like to help him out. Larry had moved to Northfield but bought a cabin in Pine City. The cousins started to make maple syrup a family project. And though it was a lot of work, they had fun doing it together. “It was kind of like getting to know one another again,” Larry said. After tapping trees and collecting the sap, they had to cook it down. It takes about 40 gallons of sap to make one gallon of syrup. “We cooked and cooked and cooked and cooked outside,” Dennis said. “Half the night. It was really tough on the brandy because it took so long.” “We joke that the ratio is about a gallon of brandy for two gallons of syrup,” Larry said. But Dennis had ideas. His inventiveness and skill with tools led to improvements in their system. “We got high-tech enough,” Dennis said. “I built a reverse-osmosis system, and that took out about 50 percent of the water.” He also built a new and improved cooker, and this past year built a sugar shack so they could cook inside. “It did us well, though, because we got good clean sap and syrup out of the deal,” Dennis said. “We followed the lead of a lot of people that were better than us. But to make a long story short, I think we got pretty good at it. And now we’re trying to be as good as everybody.” They joined the Minnesota Maple Syrup Association. They submitted their maple syrup for competition, where it was judged on density, clarity, color and flavor. And this year, among 68 competitors, they took third in the state. “Ours was actually a little bit too sweet,” Larry said. “Ours was 68 percent sugar, and you should be between 66.5 and 67.9. So we lost five points for that. If we had three more drops of water in there...” They get the whole family – spouses, children, grandchildren, cousins and friends – involved in the process. This year, they went through 1,300 gallons of sap and ended up with 29 gallons of syrup. “It’s a labor of love,” Dennis said. “It is called Odegard Family Syrup. That way I can quit and my kids’ll be there. Or he can quit.” They now sell their syrup at Boondoggle Winery east of Pine City, and occasionally at the Wednesday flea market at the Pine County Fairgrounds. Larry said he enjoys making maple syrup a lot more now than back when it was his business. Besides

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Under the spreading branches of a maple tree in Robinson Park, cousins Dennis and Larry Odegard take a moment to celebrate their success in a recent state competition.

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James E. Kempenich K James E. (Jim) K Kempenich, 83, of P Pine City, formerly o Baudette, died at of h home on July 12, his 2 2017, surrounded by h loving family. his Jim’s life was defined by the joy he t took in his family, h his faith, and his s service to others. B Born in Morrison C County on Dec. 10, 1 1933, to Joe and F Frances (Simones) Kempenich, he grew up on a small farm outside of Randall, Minnesota. After graduating from Little Falls High School, he went to work as a bacteriologist at the Todd County Dairy Cooperative in Browerville, Minnesota. It was in Browerville that he met his best friend and partner in life. On Aug. 19, 1957, Jim married Pat Holscher at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church in Browerville. In June 1966, Jim and Pat moved with their young family to Baudette where Jim accepted a job as a lab technician with Rowell Laboratories. They lived in Baudette for 50 years, and in addition to his job with Rowells, Jim supported his family through a wide variety of part-time work. From 1973-2003, Jim and his family created a local holiday tradition by transforming their yard into a Christmas tree lot, and Jim always tried to ensure that every family left the lot with their perfect tree. In 1995, Jim retired from Solvay Pharmaceuticals as a validation chemist. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the Sons of the American Legion, and a leader in the local Moose Lodge. Through his involvement with the Moose Lodge, he became a founding member of

the Baudette Oktoberfest committee that brought oldtime music and traditional German food to Baudette every fall for almost thirty years. Jim had a life-long love of working with his hands; he was a gardener, a cook, a fisherman, and a carpenter. When Jim and Pat bought the old Spooner Hospital on Baudette’s east side in 1968, few saw the potential in the long-neglected building. Jim updated the house, one room at a time, and transformed the local landmark into his family’s home. Rarely did anyone visit the Kempenich house without enjoying a good meal and leaving with a smile on their face and a jar of pickles, a pint of horseradish, or a ring of sausage in their hands. One of the great joys in Jim’s life was bringing people together for good food and good times. After his retirement, and despite failing eyesight and other health challenges, Jim continued to maintain a beautiful garden and an immaculate yard, and he began building small pieces of furniture and other woodworking projects for family and friends. In 2013, to honor the memory of his five brothers and all who served in the military, he started building memorial flag boxes and donating them to the families of our country’s veterans. Prior to his death, he had gifted almost 200 flag boxes to families across Minnesota, into North and South Dakota and Iowa, and as far away as Montana, Michigan and Arizona. In November 2016, Jim and Pat sold the big house on the corner in Baudette and moved to Pine City to be closer to family, saying farewell to the community they had known and loved and in which they had raised their family. They were planning one more party for their 60th wedding anniversary which they would have celebrated next month. Jim’s family plans to gather then to celebrate the life that he and Pat built together and the legacy he leaves behind. Jim is survived by his beloved wife Pat Kempenich of Pine City; eight children: Mary (Darrell) Norstebon of Cass Lake, Jean (John) Wolfe of Hudson, Wisconsin, David (Karla) Kempenich of Bemidji, Pat (Mike) Erickson of Pine City, Lois (Ed) Colaprete of Cambridge, Maryland, Dan (Jane) Kempenich of Chisago City, Mark Kempenich of St. Paul, and Janice (Pat) Arthur

of Johnston, Iowa; 20 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; seven godchildren; sister, Sister Fran Kempenich O.F.S of Little Falls; sister-in-law Marie Drew of Randall; as well as many in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Frances, three sisters, five brothers and three godchildren. Father Joseph Sirba, Deacons Gene Biever and Jim Lukenbill, celebrated a Mass of Christian Burial for Jim on Monday, July 17 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pine City. A time of visitation and reviewal was held Sunday, July 16 at the Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City and also one hour prior to the service at the church. The interment took place at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Pine City. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel.

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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

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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

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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

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BREWING: Pine City couple opening Three Twenty Brewing Co. next weekend FROM PAGE 1

“I thought that was pretty cool,” Nick said. Cassandra met Nick when he was living in the Twin Cities, and the two married in 2009. They now have a son, Evan, and a daughter, Hazel. Two years ago they moved from the Twin Cities to Pine City. Cassandra works from home, and Nick commutes to the city each day for his job. “I didn’t realize all the great things about a small town,” Cassandra said. “In the suburbs, maybe you know your immediate neighbors, but here you have a whole community behind you. I love it.” Nick said that once he got interested in brewing, he was hooked. “As soon as you brew your first homebrew batch, your next thought is, ‘I want to start a brewery,’” he said with a laugh. He started doing research, and seeing how others were making the brewpub business model work. “In the last few years I’ve just been watching the Minnesota scene grow, and really cool taprooms pop up,” he said. Some friends suggested they open a place together in Wisconsin. While they were working out business plans, their friends’ plans changed. But the experience gave the Olsons a sense of what it would take to run a brewpub as a business. Meanwhile, in Pine City, Nick was checking out the downtown property at 135 5th Street SE. “I always had this place in the back of my head,” he said. “It was smaller. If you start [a brewpub] with the right scale and low overhead and costs, there’s a market.” He started working with an advisor, and they came up with a business plan. He still wasn’t sure about making the leap. “Cassandra came home one day and said, ‘I think we should do it,” he said. “We have jobs,” Cassandra said. “We don’t need to do this. But how awesome would this be if this could be our future, and it’s something you love to do?”

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“I knew if I didn’t do it I’d regret it forever,” Nick said. So that’s what they did. They pursued financing, got approval and started moving forward. “It was pretty real after we signed the loan documents,” Nick said. “I think it’s awesome,” Cassandra said. “It’s exciting, it’s scary.” “I go through those emotions on a dai-

ly basis,” Nick said. “There’s 10 minutes where I’m stoked. Then there’s 10 minutes where I’m so stressed I have to go for a run.” But they’re both excited about what Three Twenty Brewing Co. could do for Pine City. “It’s something new in town,” Nick said. “This is giving new purpose to a building that was already here with a

long history.” We’ve had so much great support from the community,” Cassandra said. “I really think it has a place here. We want this to be a great community meeting space. Bring your friends and family, hang out, have a beer and do whatever you want to do. I think it’s going to be great for the community, and we’re happy to be in downtown.”

BEROUN: Skalicky shares rich history of Pine City’s neighbor to the north FROM PAGE 1

Kub and his class collected many of these stories and pictures and compiled them in a book. According to Skalicky two copies were made. One copy stayed in the Kub family and the other was sent to the Duluth Library. Years later Skalicky’s mother came across a treasure trove of pictures and notes in the church basement. Skalicky is a custom framer and framed some of the pictures. Skalicky was able to acquire a copy of the Kub book and it has since been reprinted with additions made by Skalicky. It is available for purchase at Sauser’s Hardware story in Pine City. One interesting tidbit Skalicky uncovered is that many of the early residents went to Mission Creek for groceries and a post office. “I always heard that the Hinckley Fire of 1894 came as far south as Mission Creek,” Skalicky wrote on her website. “I am surprised that there would still be buildings there including a grocery and a post office ... Now no one knows exactly where the town of Mission Creek was. No one has found it.” Skalicky also explained that Julius Cooper was one of the earliest settlers – if not the first – living on what is now the Plasek Farm. He homesteaded the farm before the Hinckley Fire and during the fire spent four days in the water of the swamp east of town to get away from the heat and smoke, living on water and a few blueberries. Morris Burlingame owned much of the land in the area including the land where Skalicky’s frame shop now sits. Joseph Chalupsky was born in Bohemia. He came to the U.S. at the age of 14. In the 1890s he was living in New Prague but visited the area, saw the potential and purchased 160 acres from Burlingame. Much of this land became the town proper. “He named it, but he wasn’t very creative because Beroun is still a city in Czechoslovakia today,” she explained. “He was kind of an entrepreneur. He laid it out [the city].” He also owned a lumber mill, store, nine

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houses and at one point a brewing company. It was the Hi-Lite, “where many of your parents met. My parents met there.” The Hi-Lite was a dance hall/ restaurant/all around entertainment center. As Skalicky showed pictures of buildings long gone one man shared a story from his past about the Strokirch store. “Mr. Strokirch loved kids. He would

often give them candy.” But he also had a meat market in the store and “sometimes he would cut down a sausage from the ceiling [where it was drying] and cut off a hunk for you. That was better than any candy.” Skalicky continues to collect stories and share her findings. For more information on the town or her work go to http://historyofberoun.yolasite.com

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CITY FINANCIAL REPORT CITY OF ROCK CREEK PINE COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA

CITY FINANCIAL REPORT

To the City Council: I herewith submit to you the financial report ot the city for the year ended December 31, 2016, containing statements of receipts and disbursements, a balance sheet and operating statement for the enterprise funds, and a combined schedule of indebtedness of all funds of the city. This report was prepared pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 471.698. Respectfully Submitted, Sandra Pangerl City Clerk Administrator

CITY OF ROCK CREEK

SCHEDULE 1 CITY OF ROCK CREEK Statement of Cash Receipts, Disbursements, Balances, and Investments For the Year Ended December 31, 2016

PINE COUNTY

Fund (a)

STATE OF MINNESOTA

Published in the Pine Pioneer on July 20, 2017

City

General

Clerks Balance (b) Jan. 1

Sale of Transfers In (c) Disbursements Investment

Receipts

Purchase of Investments

Transfers Out (c)

Clerks Balance (b) Dec. 31

Orders not paid for want of Funds

Treasurer Balance Dec. 31

332,919.33

492,832.48

0.00

375,262.40

0.00

0.00 450,489.41

3,137.32 453,626.73

Certificates 147,399.22

221.70

0.00

0.00 147,620.92

Savings

130,203.97

39.05

0.00

0.00 130,243.02

TOTALS

610,522.52

493,093.23

0.00

375,262.40

0.00

0.00 728,353.35

3,137.32 731,490.67

CITY OF ROCK CREEK General Fund Statement of Cash Receipts For the Year Ended December 31, 2016

CITY OF ROCK CREEK General Fund Statement of Cash Disbursements For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 SCHEDULE 2

SCHEDULE 2 TAXES: General property taxes Revenue Road & Bridge Fire Assessment Interest Forfieted taxes Assessment Searches Special Assessment Timber Ridge Assessment Unpaid City Service TOTAL TAXES

57,413.01 84,087.83 48,690.93 182.93 1,159.80 1,901.82 390.00 3,400.25 2,303.85

LICENSES & PERMITS: Liquor Licenses Sign Permits Plating or Exemption Sewer Permits Access/Entrance Permit CUP or Interim Use Low Impact Business Permit 911 Addressing Building Permits . TOTAL LICENSES & PERMITS

4,330.00 6,270.00 80.00 6,000.00 60.00 332.00 60.00 120.00 11,952.52

GENERAL GOVERNMENT: Mayor City Council Elections TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT

199,530.42

29,204.52

INTER-GOVERNMENTAL REVENUE: State of Minnesota Local Government Aid AG Market Value Credit PERA Aid TOTAL INTER-GOVT. AID

221,324.00 6,610.64 200.00 228,134.64

CHARGES FOR SERVICES: General Government City Center Rent Cemetery TOTAL CHARGES FOR SERVICES

5,450.00 450.00 5,900.00

FINES: Court Fines

3,127.35 5,445.90 3,413.97 11,987.22

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION: Office/Treasurer Assessing Planning Commission Building Inspection Sewer Inspection Donations Miscellaneous Reimb Petty Cash Refund Insurance Publishing 911 Addressing TOTAL FINANCIAL ADMIN

62,345.34 9,902.00 1,996.92 0.00 3,750.00 500.00 2,047.36 55.00 580.00 14,608.00 1,944.41 42.61

LEGAL SERVICES: Attorney Fees TOTAL LEGAL SERVICES

7,475.91

BUILDING MAINTENANCE: Buildings Park Rock Creek Lions TOTAL BUILDING MAINT

22,522.00 320.55 555.49

PUBLIC SAFETY: Fire Protection TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY

31,205.00

97,771.64

7,475.91

23,398.04

31,205.00

1,543.07 TOTAL CHARGES FOR FINES

1,543.07

MISCELLANEOUS: Rock Prairie Re-Plat Miscellaneous Interest Earnings Filing Fee City Center Deposit Donation - Grandy Lions TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS

28,519.83 $492,832.48

CITY OF ROCK CREEK General Fund Statement of Orders Issued For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 SERVICES AT Septic Inspections & Design Inc. Berdan, Ronnie Bjerke Law Offices, LLC Carlson, Sandra Centurylink City of Pine City City of Rush City EFTPS East Central Sanitation ECE Federated Co-Ops, Inc.

SCHEDULE 5 3,750.00 74.25 250.50 173.25 1,588.44 18,311.00 12,894.00 26,963.64 1,877.83 3,249.50 3,011.84

4,531.23 TOTAL CEMETERY

12,000.00 13,252.04 61.79 6.00 200.00 3,000.00

GRAND TOTAL RECEIPTS

CEMETERY: Cemetery

PUBLIC WORKS: Roads & Miscellaneous Hauling Gravel Crushing Gravel TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS

4,531.23

166,383.92 32,509.44 0.00 198,893.36

GRAND TOTAL GENERAL FUND DISBURSEMENTS

Fisher, Nancy Frandsen Bank & Trust Hansen, Ron Johnson, Dale Johnson, Dick Johnson, Todd Johnson, Virginia Kirchberg, Shirley Kuzel, Dianne League of MN Cities Insurance Trust Ledin, Hofstad, Troth & Fleming LTD Lund, Cindy Miller, Dawn Minnesota Dept. of Revenue Pangerl, Jayne Pangerl, Sandra PERA

$375,262.40

7,260.00 55.00 375.00 450.00 7.02 825.00 167.75 187.00 165.00 14,608.00 3,725.41 96.25 247.50 6,618.88 93.50 4,178.21 13,019.58

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PUBLIC NOTICES

JULY 20, 2017

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CITY OF ROCK CREEK General Fund Statement of Orders Issued For the Year Ended December 31, 2016

ROCK CREEK FINANCIAL REPORT: Services

SCHEDULE 5 FROM PAGE 15

Phetteplace, Diana Pine City Pioneer Pine City Summer Rec Program Pine County Rands, Rex Runyan, Nancy Stevens Jr., Ervin R. Stevens, Rod TOTAL

96.25 1,944.41 500.00 8,189.36 200.00 640.07 150.53 3,000.00 138,943.97

PERSONAL SERVICES Babolik, Josiah Hansen, Ronald Hinze, Pamela Jacobson, John Johnson, Richard Larson, Royce Lindstrom, Loreal Lindstrom Jr., Daryl Orn, Gregory Pangerl, Sandra Runyan, Nancy Rys, Nancy Saari, Craig Sachs, Derek Stevens, Rod Stevens Jr., Ervin Struss, Timothy TOTAL

1,095.00 2,520.00 2,270.00 9,005.00 2,022.06 275.00 220.00 275.00 150.00 26,652.30 18,733.51 260.00 1,550.00 110.00 40,589.19 2,835.00 220.00 $108,782.06

SUPPLIES Adobe Systems Inc. Amazon Anderson Electric Best Buy Best Rentals Besta Blake, Joanne Carey's Communications Carlson Fire Extinguisher Chubby's Dell Inc. Diamond Mowers, Inc. Dresser Trap Rock Inc. DrTech Computer Repair DVS East Central Tire LLC Emgerency Auto Tech Inc. Fahrner Asphalt Sealers Inc. Federated Co-Ops Ferguson Waterworks Frandsen Bank & Trust G&G Auto Supply Inc. Gensis Wireless Glen's Tire Inc. Global Equipment Co. Heineman, Glenice Henkel, Sue Hoffman Ace Hardware ipower Koestler, Violet Kris Engineering Inc. Kroschel Land Surveyors, Inc League of MN Cities LHB Inc. Little Falls Machine Inc. Marketplace MedSource Sales LLC Menards

CITY OF ROCK CREEK STATEMENT OF CITY INDEBTEDNESS For the Year Ended December 31, 2016

23.88 211.42 1,427.61 810.04 40.00 3,673.00 50.00 13.34 94.58 41.45 403.83 320.39 283.28 250.00 5.00 387.00 466.32 58,107.42 9,508.61 432.15 25.00 617.59 734.40 4,203.56 702.00 200.00 180.00 83.45 316.78 50.00 749.61 400.00 1,839.00 2,800.00 556.83 27.18 450.00 632.03

Metro Sales Inc. Minnesota Equipment MinnPar Mohr Parts & Supply M-R Sign Co., Inc. Nielsen, Larry Northern Tool + Equipment Office Depot/Max OSI Environmental, Inc. Peterson, Paul Pine City Post Office Pine County Pine County License Center Pine Tech & Community College Poster Compliance Center Quality On Farm Service Inc. Ramberg Excavating Rock Creek Pit Stop Rocky's H2O Softeners Rush Printing Inc. Rydberg & Sons Inc. S&S Custom Springs Sauser's Hardware Schwaab, Inc. Stan's Equipment Center Surplus Services The Diesel Shop The Flower Box The Home Depot The Trailer Shoppe Titan Machinery TrueNorth Steel US Foods Culinary Equipment Walmart Winnick Supply Ziegler Inc. TOTAL

440.00 117.06 79.38 817.15 162.35 150.00 75.42 527.25 50.00 150.00 354.24 673.66 196.00 650.00 69.00 166.88 560.00 3,316.84 254.00 218.15 35,309.44 152.08 654.75 31.25 669.01 265.00 909.48 45.00 499.00 14.93 221.86 3,947.86 141.45 723.94 112.48 7,000.92 150,842.58

SCHEDULE 6 GENERAL OBLIGATION: Balance 1-Feb-16 Ziegler Inc. for Grader S/N B9D02825

$0.00

Special Assessments:

None

Revenue Bonds:

None

Refunding:

None

SUMMARY BUDGET STATEMENT FOR CITIES

Interest Payment on Balance Principal 31-Dec-16

The purpose of this report is to provide summary 2017 budget information for the City of Rock Creek to interested citizens. The budget is published in accordance with Minnesota's Statutes 471.6965. The complete City budget may be examined at the City Clerk's Office, PO Box 229, Rock Creek, MN 55067. The City Council approved this budget on December 1, 2016.

$0.00

TOTAL CITY INDEBTEDNESS

2017 Budget BUDGETED GOVERNMENT FUNDS

$0.00

Revenues: Taxes Licenses & Permits Governmental Revenue Charges for Services Fines & Forfeits Interest Earnings Miscellaneous Revenue Assessment - Timber Ridge Total Revenues

CITY OF ROCK CREEK STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 SCHEDULE 7 FUND

Source of Revenue & Purpose

Amount

None

0.00

TOTAL

$0.00

CITY OF ROCK CREEK STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES For the Year Ended December 31, 2016

VENDOR NAME

ITEM & PURPOSE

2016 Budget 193,000 16,300 221,524 3,100 0 16 3,390 0 437,330

2017 Proposed 193,000 16,500 222,635 3,000 0 35 0 3,400 438,570

7,262 101,016 6,061 33,633 35,644 217,653 401,269

14,500 106,530 10,000 39,000 50,000 217,300 437,330

11,800 109,470 8,000 36,000 50,000 223,300 438,570

2016 58,000 85,000 50,000 193,000

2017 58,000 85,000 50,000 193,000

EXPENDITURES General Government Financial Administration Legal Services Building Maintenance Fire Protection Public Works Total Expenditures

Property Tax Levy Requirement to fund the Budget.

SCHEDULE 7 FUND

2015 Actual 200,710 10,600 270,486 16,416 2,648 32 38,062 3,400 542,354

CLAIM # AMOUNT

None

0.00

TOTAL

0.00

Revenue Road & Bridge Fire Totals

31010 31020 31030

Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 20, 2017

CITY OF PINE CITY NOTICE OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL AND PINE COUNTY FACILITY COMMITTEE MONDAY, JULY 31, 2017 9:00 A.M. There will be a Special City Council & Pine County Facility Committee Meeting in the Council Chambers of City Hall (located at 315 Main Street S) on Monday, July 31, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. for Council and the Pine County Facility Committee to discuss terms, requirements, and expectations of a continued lease from the county for city hall space at the Pine Government Center. All interested persons are invited

to attend. Kenneth J Cammilleri City Administrator City of Pine City Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 20, 2017 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-17-61 In Re: Estate of Larry Arthur Swanson aka Larry A. Swanson, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL

REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTESTATE) Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar. No Will has been presented for probate. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Richard Norman Swanson, whose address is 4680 313th Ave NW, Cambridge, MN 55008, to serve as the personal representative of the Decedent’s estate. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal

representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters of general administration, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the Decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the

Decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Registrar Pine Court Administrator 2017.07.07 14:17:52-05’00’ Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Court Administrator Pine Court Administrator 2017.07.07 14:18:08-05’00’ Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court Spencer, Sarah (Pine Court Administration)

Jul 7 2017 3:25 PM BJERKE LAW OFFICES, LLC Michael L. Bjerke MN# 237218 210 Main Street South, Pine City, MN 55063 Telephone: 320-629-2727 Facsimile: 320-629-0009 e-mail: mike@bjerkelawoffices.com ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 20 and 27, 2017

SEE PUBLIC NOTICES, PAGE 17

PUBLIC NOTICES

JULY 20, 2017

PINE CITY PIONEER

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FROM PAGE 16 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 58-PR-17-40 In re the Estate of: DORIS A. MISCHKE Deceased. AMENDED NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Unsupervised) IT IS ORDERED and Notice is given that on August 8, 2017 at 10:00 A.M., a hearing will be held in this Court at the Pine County Courthouse, 635 Northridge Drive, NW, Pine City, Minnesota, on a petition for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of decedent's heirs, and for the appointment of Douglas Mischke, whose address is 50133 Kelch Lane, Sandstone, Minnesota 55072, as personal representative of the decedent's estate in an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is property and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the decedent's estate, including the power to collect all assets; to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; to sell real and personal property; and to do all necessary acts for the decedent's estate. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. §524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent's estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. BY THE COURT Dated: ___ Judge of District Court Dated: ___ Court Administrator Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court 7/12/2017 8:18AM Pine County, MN MAKI, LEDIN, BICK & OLSON, S.C. Stephen J. Olson MN# 0300810 1109 Tower Avenue Superior, WI 54880 Telephone: 715-394-4471 Facsimile: 715-394-3889 E-mail: solson@superiorwilawyers. com. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 20 and 27, 2017 NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT Date: July 13, 2017 YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT: The mortgage foreclosure sale originally scheduled for June 15, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., and postponed to July 13, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., at the

Pine County Sheriff’s Department, Room 100, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, MN 55063, to foreclose upon the real property secured by a Mortgage executed by Bradd Mlaskoch, a/k/a Bradd L. Mlaskoch, and Danielle Mlaskoch, husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to Northview Bank, as Mortgagee, dated September 29, 2008, and filed for record October 3, 2008, as Document No. A475667, in the office of the Pine County Recorder, as further modified of record, has been further postponed and will now be held on AUGUST 3, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. As of July 13, 2017, the amount due on the Mortgage, and taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage was: $89,037.32. Mortgagors/occupant(s) must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m., August 3, 2018, if the mortgage is not reinstated prior to the date of sale or if the property is not redeemed subsequent to the Sheriff’s sale of the property. Street Address, City and ZIP code of mortgaged premises: 8060 Park Drive, Willow River, MN 55795 Transaction agent; residential mortgage servicer; and lender or broker: Northview Bank Tax parcel identification numbers: 47.0096.000 Transaction Agent’s mortgage ID number (MERS number): None Name of mortgage originator: Northview Bank FRYBERGER, BUCHANAN, SMITH & FREDERICK, P.A. /s/ Robert R. Kanuit Robert R. Kanuit, Atty. ID#0252530 302 West Superior Street Suite 700 Duluth, MN 55802-1863 (218) 722-0861 Attorneys for Northview Bank Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 20, 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.

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #578 PINE CITY, MINNESOTA 55063 Monday, June 12, 2017 @ 6:30 P.M. Pine City District Office Board Room “Creating Our Future One Student at A Time” The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District No. 578, Pine City, Minnesota, was held at the Pine City District Office Board Room on Monday, June 12, 2017 for the purpose of conducting regular board business. Chairman Peterson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Upon Roll Call, the following members were present: Candice Ames, Wendy Leibel, Wally Connaker, Tim Geisler, Dan Peterson, Steve Odegard. Also present was Superintendent Annette Freiheit. Absent: Alicia Ascheman Motion by Odegard second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the agenda. Positive Happenings: Spring Sports - Jared Clementson, track; Jena Dennis, softball; Adam Jensen, golf; Monty Petersen Baseball, and Rick Engelstad, Boys’ Tennis. Suicide Prevention - David Jackson, Kim Brubaken, and Rick Engelstad. Motion by Leibel second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the consent agenda. (a) Approve the May 8, 2017 meeting minutes. (b) Approve the May bills to date as listed. (c) Approve the following electronic fund transfers: Date Amount Transfer from Transfer to Description 15-May $750,000.00 MN TRUST STEARNS BANK PAYROLL/CASH FLOW Resignation (d) Rick Engelstad, Head Girls Tennis Coach, effective 5/12/17. Employment (e) Judy Broekemeier, LTS to teacher art for Media Center, (Step 2, Lane1), $207 per day April 8, 2018 - May 4, 2018. (f) James Foster, Secondary Special Education Teacher, (Step 7, Lane 1), at an annual salary of $44,554, effective 8/23/17. (g) Stephanie Mohs, Secondary Language Arts Teacher, (Step 5, Lane 6), at an annual salary of $51,246, effective 8/23/17. (h) Kristin Unverzagt, Head Girls Tennis Coach, (Step 3), at an annual salary of $4,290, effective 8/13/17. (i) Heidi Cornelius, ESY SPED Para, 3.5 hours per day for 14 days at her regular rate of pay, effective 6/19/17. (j) Amy Freeman, ESY SPED Para, 3.5 hours per day for 14 days at her regular rate of pay, effective 6/19/17. Donations (k) As per school district policy, administration recommends that the school board accept a donation of $3,500 from the Rock Creek Lions to purchase a vision spot screener for Early Childhood. The school board thanks the Rock Creek Lions for this donation. (l) As per school district policy, administration recommends that the school board accept a Classroom Technology Grant for $3,000 from the Education Minnesota Foundation for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. The school

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, 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

board thanks the Education Minnesota Foundation for Excellence in Teaching and Learning for the grant. (m) As per school district policy, administration recommends that the school board accept a donation of a new “Dr. Dish All Star” from Airborne Athletics for Pine City’s Boys’ Basketball program. The school board thanks Airborne Athletics for this donation. Childcare leave (n) Childcare leave for Jamie Bulera, effective from the birth of the child through February 9, 2018. Motion by Odegard second by Geisler and carried unanimously to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion by Ames second by Geisler and carried unanimously to approve the revised 2016-17 budget. Motion by Odegard second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the preliminary 2017-18 budget recommendation. Motion by Ames second by Geisler and carried unanimously to approve the 2017-18 Capital Outlay Budget. Motion by Connaker second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve renewal of property and liability insurance with Pine Insurance. Motion by Odegard second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve renewal of worker’s compensation insurance with Anderson Insurance Agency. Motion by Leibel second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the Federal Funds Procedure Manual. Motion by Odegard second by Geisler and carried unanimously to approve the 2017-18 & 2018-19 lease for Vision. Motion by Ames second by Odegard and carried unanimously to approve the Memorandum of Agreement with New Direction. Motion by Leibel second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the 2017-18 fundraisers. Motion by Connaker second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve MREA Membership Renewal for 2017-18. Motion by Odegard second by Ames to approve Mr. Anderson & Mrs. Lorsung’s participation in the Minnesota Principals Academy. Member Ames requested a roll call vote. Upon roll call vote: Ames, no; Leibel, yes; Connaker, no; Geisler, no; Peterson, no; Odegard; yes. Motion failed 4-2. Motion by Ames second by Geisler and carried unanimously to approve the Joint Powers Agreement with the State of Minnesota. Board Member Odegard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the St. Croix River Education District (“SCRED”) is comprised of six member school districts subject to the terms of an Agreement to Cooperate, originally entered into on November 1, 1987 (the “Agreement”); and WHEREAS, the Agreement requires the SCRED Governing Board to appoint a member district to act as its Fiscal Host, a role currently filled by Rush City School District; and WHEREAS, the Governing Board intends to eliminate the role of a member district Fiscal Host, and instead manage SCRED’s fiscal affairs, including employment contracts, internally; and

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 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

WHEREAS, amending the Agreement to eliminate the Fiscal Host requirement is impractical, because amendment requires, pursuant to Paragraph 13 of the Agreement, a majority vote of the board of each member district, including the Fiscal Host district, which may present a conflict of interest; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Paragraph 12 of the Agreement, the Agreement may be terminated by a vote of the majority of the boards of the member districts; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the terms of the Agreement, termination of the Agreement will not result in the dissolution of SCRED, provided that a new Agreement is approved prior to the effective date of the termination; and WHEREAS, the SCRED Superintendents Operating Committee has presented the member district school boards with a resolution terminating the current SCRED Agreement (attached). NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Pine City Public School District, that: The Board approves the resolution of the Superintendents Operating Committee terminating the current SCRED Agreement, effective June 30, 2018. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Board Member Geisler and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Ames, Leibel, Connaker, Geisler, Peterson, Odegard. and the following voted against the same: None whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Motion by Leibel second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the changes to Policy 104, School District Mission Statement. Motion by Odegard second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the changes to Policy 516, Student Medication. Motion by Odegard second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the changes to Policy 615, Testing Accommodations, Modifications, & Exemptions for IEPS, Section 504 Plan, & LEP Students. Motion by Leibel second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the changes to Policy 619, Staff Development for Standards. Motion by Odegard second by Geisler and carried unanimously to approve the changes to Policy 732, Request for Public Records. ANNUAL POLICY REVIEW 2nd reading of policy 533, Wellness 1st reading of policies 620, Credit for Learning, 624, Online Learning Options, 713, Student Activity Accounting Motion by Leibel second by Ames and carried unanimously to close the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m. Wally Connaker Clerk Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 20, 2017

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PUBLIC NOTICES FROM PAGE 17 MINUTES OF PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING Special Meeting – Local Government Meeting Wednesday, June 14, 2017, 6:00 p.m. Pine County Courthouse, Pine City, Minnesota Chair Ludwig called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Present were Commissioners Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee, and John Mikrot, Jr. Commissioner Hallan was absent (excused); Also present were representatives from various townships and cities in Pine County. The pledge of allegiance was said. Those present introduced themselves. Dane Smith and Matt Schmit from Growth & Justice made a presentation on the Minnesota Rural Equity Project. Next meeting will be in the fall at a date to be determined. Township supervisors will submit ideas for meeting topics to the county. With no further business, Chair Ludwig adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Matthew W. Ludwig, Chair Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator Clerk to Pine County Board of Commissioners Rebecca Foss Acting County Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 20, 2017 MINUTES OF PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING SPECIAL MEETING and COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE/BUDGET COMMITTEE

June 27, 2017 – 10:00 a.m. Pine County Courthouse, Pine City Minnesota Chair Matt Ludwig called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Present were Commissioners Steve Hallan, Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee and John Mikrot, Jr. Also present were Jail Administrator Rod Williamson, Sheriff Jeff Nelson, County Attorney Reese Frederickson and County Administrator David Minke. The pledge of allegiance was said. Motion by Commissioner Mohr to approve the agenda. Second by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 5-0. County Administrator Minke provided an overview of the purpose of the meeting. The county board received presentations as to department budget status and programs from the following departments: Sheriff’s Office Jail – Jail Administrator Rod Williamson Review of revenue/expenditures Request of one additional jail sergeant It was the consensus of the board to for Jail Administrator Williamson to bring the request for the one additional jail sergeant back to the Personnel Committee. Dispatch, Deputies – Sheriff Jeff Nelson Request of one additional full-time dispatcher Request of one additional full-time deputy sheriff Discussion of COPS grant Discussion of fraud investigator position to be filled by law enforcement officer rather than HHS employee. Discussion of portable radio replacement due to end-of-life Courthouse Security Assessment Discussion of law enforcement contract coverage with the cities of Pine City, Hinckley and Sandstone It was the consensus of the board to increase the contract terms with the

cities of Pine City, Hinckley and Sandstone to reflect a 10% increase for the first year, 5% increase for the second year, and 5% increase for the third year. Attorney – County Attorney Reese Frederickson Review of revenue/expenditures Review of staffing levels Victim Impact Grant – if grant approved, would be eligible for $140,000 for two years (20% county match required (cash or in-kind) The following departments will present to the board at the July 25, 2017 Special Meeting – Committee of the Whole (location will be the Essentia Health Hospital, 705 Lundorff Drive, Sandstone) as to department budget status and programs The Pine County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) and Economic Development Health & Human Services Auditor-Treasurer/Land Department Administration Land Services Probation The scheduling of additional Budget Committee of the Whole meetings was discussed. Proposed dates are August 16, 2017 and August 24, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. These meetings will be used for the initial 2018 budget request. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:58 p.m. Matthew W. Ludwig, Chair Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator Clerk to County Board Rebecca Foss Acting County Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 20, 2017

PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER July 10 - 16 Theft, burglary, vandalism July 10, 9:32 a.m., report of property damage, Elm Cir, Pokegama Twp West. July 10, 10:00 a.m., report of vehicle exterior damage, 9th St., Pine City South. July 11, 1:12 a.m., report of fraud, Cherry Rd., Pine City Twp East. July 11, 12:07 p.m., report of property damage, 7th St., Pine City South. July 12, 12:23 a.m., report of theft, 9th St., Pine City South. July 12, 6:17 a.m., report of burglary, Main St., Pine City South. July 12, 2:18 p.m., report of burglary, Main St., Pine City Twp West. July 12, 9:11 p.m., report of theft, Main St., Pine City south. July 13, 3:36 p.m., report of shoplifter, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. July 14, 1:53 p.m., report of burglary, Crooked River Rd., Chengwatana Twp. west. July 15, 6:49 p.m., report of theft, Sherwood St., Royalton Twp. July 16, 10:32 a.m., report of vehicle theft/attempt, Sunset Trl., Pokegama Twp. west. July 16, 5:32 p.m., report of property damage, Island Resort Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. July 16, 6:48 p.m., report of fraud, 2nd St., Pine City north.

Miscellaneous July 10, 4:12 p.m., report of animal disturbance, Butterﬂy Rd., Royalton Twp. July 10, 9:15 p.m., report of open door, Homestead Rd., Pokegama Twp East. July 11, 2:52 a.m., report of crank 911 calls, 9th St., Pine City South. July 12, 10:39 a.m., report of drug incident, State Hwy. 70, Rock Creek West. July 12, 11:35 a.m., report of predatory offender, 4th Ave., Pine City South. July 12, 4:31 p.m., report of customer trouble, Loon Dr., Pokegama Twp West. July 13, 11:38 a.m., report of disturbance, 13th St., Pine City south.

July 13, 2:40 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 560th St./Ivy Ave., Rock Creek west. July 14, 11:25 a.m., report of disturbance, Hillside Ave., Pine City south. July 14, 12:09 p.m., report of domestic, Rolling Hill Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. July 15, 8:41 a.m., report of drunk, St. Croix Rd./Government Rd., Pine City Twp. west. July 15, 8:10 p.m., report of animal disturbance, Pokegama Lake Rd., Pine City Twp. west. July 16, 2:00 a.m., report of customer trouble, Meadow Creek Ln., Pokegama Twp. east. July 16, 4:38 p.m., report of ATV patrol, 1st Ave., Pine City north.

Jail roster July 10, Matthew Lloyd Boykin, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, violate no contact order- within 1... July 10, Jacob John Fore, warrant, hold for other agency, assault- terrorist threats reckless dis...; remand-hold, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedu... July 10, Dakota John Greenly, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, assaultdomestic assault- misd. July 10, Eli Steven Sikkink, book and release, summons, ﬁnancial transaction card fraud... Released July 10. July 10, Leslee Marquis Sheppard, warrant, remand-hold, remand-RPR, govt- violate no contact order- wit...; traffic- driving after suspension, traffic regulation- driver must... Released July 14. July 11, Fabian Isaac Galaviz, warrant, remand-bail, traffic- driver’s licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public safety, DUI- 4th degreeschedule 1 or 2... DWI, 4th degree drive while impaired; drugs- 5th degreeposs/procure/control su... July 11, Sadie Elizabeth Janowski, warrant, remand-bail, assaultdomestic assault-GM, traffic- driver’s licensedriving after revocation, insurance- no proof, accidents- driver fail to st... collision- driver involved; hold for other agency, traffic- careless driving.

July 11, Jacob Howard Mccabe, warrant, remand-hold thefttake/use/ transfer movable pro...; hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degreeposs... July 11, Victor Thomas Soto, under sentence, thefttake/use/transfer movable pro... July 11, Justin Lee Pavek, under sentence, drugs- 5th degreeposs- marijuana. Released July 16. July 11, Michael John Glienke, awaiting trial/court, remand-RPR, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- possess sche... Released July 12. July 11, Jessica Ann Ninneman, awaiting trial/court, remand-RPR, probable cause, thefttake/use/transfer movable... Released July 12. July 12, Miranda Kathleen Walker, warrant, remand-hold, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedu... July 12, Breanna Rae Larsen, hold for other agency, stolen property- possother prop- $501... Released July 13. July 12, Chris James Buirge, book and release, summons, ﬁnancial transaction card fraud... Released July 12. July 12, Joseph David Lamotte, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- driver’s licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released July 12. July 12, Jennifer Lynn Neuman, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, disturbdisorderly conduct. Released July 12. July 13, Micheal Thomas Bothum, warrant, remand-hold, disorderly conduct- offensive/abusiv... July 13, Carrie Lynn Moran, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, theft- $500 or less- M. Released July 16. July 13, Douglas Roy Booker, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, disturb- interfere with 911 call, assaultdomestic assault- misd., drugs- 4th degreesale- sched... 3rd degree- possess 3 gr... 2nd degreesale 3 grams... 5th degree- possess sched...; burglary- 3rd degree- enters bldg- intent ste... 2nd degree- resno force- unknown...; remand- RPR, stolen propery- receive- other property- $2... drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule... Released July 14. July 13, Edward August Leoso, un-

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PCHS Class of 1992 Reunion Please join your classmates for a casual class reunion on Friday, Aug. 4, 7 p.m., at the Pine County Fairgrounds beer gardens.

der sentence, violate no contact order- within...; Pine County warrant, govt- violate no contact order- wit... Released July 14. July 13, James Julian Stokke Jr., Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, thefttake/use/transfer movable... Released July 14. July 14, Brian Keith Fischer, Pine County warrant, traffic- reckless driving; assault- 2nd degree- dangerous weapon -other wepon, 3rd degreesubstantial bodily harm, terrorist threats reckless dis... July 14, Drake Albert Linda, Pine County warrant, thefttake/use/ transfer movable pro... July 14, Lavell Edward Lovelady, awaiting trial/court, summons, thefttake/use/transfer movable pro...; hold for other agency, disturbdisorderly conduct. July 14, Bee Moua, under sentence, traffic- DUI-2nd degree- alcohol conc over... July 14, Billy Joe Snyder, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedu...; probable cause, poss/sale hypo syringe/needle. July 14, Tasheena Rae St. John, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, trespass- return to property within... July 14, Louis Ralph Workman, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degreeposs/procure/control su... July 14, John Benjamin Shabaiash, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- driver’s licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released July 16. July 14, Onilea Marie Gregory, hold for other agency, govt- MS- contempt of court. Released July 14. July 14, Raymond Louis Libra III, book and release, summons, drivers’ licenses- driving restr... Released July 14. July 15, Andrew Stephen Hutton, hold for other agency, assault- 5th degree- same victim- two or more... July 15, Danielle Louise Jerry, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assault- 4th degree- peace officers... 5th degree- commits- attempts or thre... disturbdisorderly conduct.

July 15, Crystal Marie Kaiserlik, under sentence, drugs- 5th degree- 5th degree- possess schedu... July 15, Melissa Shelene Larsen, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- driver’s licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public safety; drugs- 5th degree- possess sche... Released July 15. July 16, Clay Leroy Anderson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, trafﬁc- driving lisence- driving after cancelation- inimical to public safety, insurance- no proof, weapon- sale/ poss/explode/advertise, drugs- 5 deg-poss... July 16, Anatoliy Viktorovic Andriyets, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DWI- 4 deg drive while impaired, DUI-3 deg- refusal to submit to... July 16, Selena Page Curtis, awaiting trial/court, Probable Cause, drugs-5 deg-poss/procure/control su. July 16, Timothy Cary Hughes, hold for other agency, govt-false name to police officer-G, liquor-underage consumption 18-21. July 16, Steven Minter, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, traffic- insurance-no proof, windshield general prohibit, driving after cancellation, DUI of alcohol, 3 deg-refusal to submit to... July 16, Ryan Robert Parkin, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, disorderly conduct- offensive/abusiv... indecent exposure- lewd behavior- adu... July 16, Sara Ann Quinn, hold for other agency, drugs- 3rd degree- salenarcoti... July 16, Robert John Sherman, hold for other agency, traffic-insuranceuninsured vehicle, driving after revocation; drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1, possesion of drug paraphernalia, poss or sell- small amt marijuana; ﬂeeing police officer in motor vehicle; ownership/registration of cars/truc...

There have been 1,325 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2017.

COLLEGE Dean’s lists The academic high honor (4.0 grade point average) and honor (3.5 to 3.99 grade point average) lists for the past spring semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato have been announced. Included among the lists are the following local students: Braham residents Rachel Carlson and Morgan Urness, honor list; Brook Park residents Alexis Cummings, high honor list, Zach Man-

ley and Melissa Weber, honor list; Renee Schlomka of Hinckley, honor list; and Kelly Diggan of Sandstone, honor list. Shyron Sawyer of Barnum, Melinda Crow of Hinckley, Brittney Mollberg of Sandstone and Summer Behrman of Sturgeon Lake earned dean’s list honors from Bemidji State University at the conclusion of the spring 2017 semester.

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Special Education Teacher, DCD Preferred Qualifications: MN Certiﬁed Special Education Teaching License.

Application Deadline: 7/25/17 Start Date: 8/23/17 Apply Online: http://www.applitrack.com/pinecity/onlineapp/

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. All resumes, cover letters and certificates must be submitted to: Children of Joy Preschool, 825 Golf Ave SW, Pine City, MN 55063 or via email at orlckidz@gmail.com by Monday, July, 24.

PINE CITY PIONEER

ART FEST 2017

JULY 20, 2017

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PCAC 40th anniversary Art Fest The Pine City Arts Council held their 40th anniversary Art Fest in Robinson Park on Saturday, July 15. Pleasant weather, musical entertainment by the Atahualpa Ecuadorian Pan Flutes, a children’s corner with face painting and crazy hair, food and fun – not to mention all the arts and crafts vendors and exhibitors – made the event a popular destination in Pine City.

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