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new beer garden no hot food will be served during the Fair. There are two bathrooms inside the building that will not be open during the Fair, but will be open for upcoming events. Wimmer noted that the new building will serve the public in other ways as well. “The Farmers’ Market is going to be able to use it,” he said. “If Art in the Park gets rained out, they can use this.” There are a number of gathering
Pine County will be increasing its debt by $4.1 million and residents’ taxes by more than $350,000 each year for the next 15 years. Commissioners took on this debt with its plan to build a county Health and Human Services facility in Sandstone and make improvements in existing county buildings. They approved the sale of bonds to finance it at the July 18 regular meeting. County Engineer Mark LeBrun told the board at a meeting this spring that the building will be 12,000 square feet and improvements to existing buildings will take place over the next five years. One of the projects are heat controls at the Pine Government Center where the old radiators will be replaced with baseboard heat at a cost of $100,000. Jason Aarsvold, financial advisor for Ehlers, presented an executive summary of the proposed debt at last week’s meeting. He said the county has a good bond rating of AA- though they will seek another rating evaluation. Because the bond request is less than $10 million, there will be more bidders and better rates. Interest rates are still at historic lows, Aarsvold said. Right now they are at 2.69 percent. Ehlers expects to have proposals by Aug. 14. They will present those proposals at the Aug. 15. Pine County Board meeting so commissioners can award the sale to the bidder with the lowest interest rate. The estimated closing date is Sept. 15, 2017. By the time the last bond payment is made in 2033, the county will have paid almost $1 million in interest. In other business: • Pine County Veteran’s Service Officer Ben Wiener was approved for another 4-year term. Wiener said the biggest group of veterans being served in the county are those from the
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The doors to the new beer garden/event center at the Pine County Fairgrounds will be wide open to visitors starting on Aug. 2, as the 125th Pine County Fair gets underway.
New beer garden makes debut at 125th Pine County Fair BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM
When the venerable Pine County Fair beer garden was torn down and cleared away after last year’s Fair, many wondered what would be brought in to replace it. They’ll get their chance when the new beer garden and event center throws open its doors at the start of the 125th Pine County Fair on Aug. 2. Finishing touches were still being put on the interior of the new building the week before the Fair, but the building includes natural wood
details, a bandstand for live music, ticket booth, beer keg light fixtures with “Pine County Fair” cutouts – and a long bar with 16 taps leading into a walk-in cooler that can hold up to 100 kegs. Pine County Fair Board Member Jeff Wimmer said that the public is already seeking to make use of the event center once the Fair is over. “We’ve already got wedding receptions booked, graduations for next year booked,” Wimmer said. “We’ve got an anniversary party this fall already. It’s going well.” Because there is no kitchen in the
Pine County man seriously injured in motorcycle crash STAFF REPORT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM
An Askov man was seriously injured when his motorcycle struck another vehicle near Finlayson on July 22. The Minnesota Highway Patrol reports that on Sat-
urday, July 22 at approximately 10:45 a.m., a 2008 Volvo station wagon driven by David Bradley Nickles, 53, of Askov, was exiting from the southbound Interstate 35 ramp to Highway 23, and making a turn to travel east on Highway 23. As it did so, the Volvo was struck by a westbound 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by Steven
Mark Christensen, 58, of Askov. Christensen was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, and his injuries were described as life-threatening. Nickles was reportedly not injured. The Minnesota Highway Patrol report states that alcohol was not a factor in the crash.
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Remembering party lines, ‘hello girls’ and early telephones BY AMY DOEUN NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM
Telephones came to Pine County in around the 1890s Alaina Lyseth told those gathered at the Pine City Library to discuss the early day of the telephone. Lyseth’s Grandmother’s Brother, Hugo Wickstrom, was instrumental in bringing telephones to the area. “I have been interested in phone history for quite awhile. One of my ancestors was very involved in the history of the telephone. Uncle Hugo was fun for me to research since he was in the paper a lot.” Lyseth shared the history of her uncle while weaving a history of a system quite foreign to us now. The first main line was from the Twin Cities to Duluth. Having a working telephone system was an advertising ploy for some cities like Sandstone and Hinckley as they attempted to draw new settlers to the area. For farmers living off of the “main line” the farmers, “would get a co-op together, cut and set their own poles [and maintain them]. Then they would get enough subscribers so that they could connect to the main line. Each branch off of the main line would have its own
If you needed to call someone on a different line you would have to call the operator. They were not called telephone operators however. According to Lyseth they were “hello girls,” and it was a big no-no to flirt with them.’ number, for example 14. The families on that line would have a specific ring for their household, for example two short rings, or one short and one long. All the households on the line could hear every ring, but in theory you were only supposed to pick up if it was your ring. Jerry Lindstrom shared a story written by Margaret Marty. Marty was talking about how her mother would sometimes listen in on neighbor’s conversations, until one time she heard her sons being accused
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of stealing watermelons from a neighbor. Marty’s mother could keep silent no longer and burst into the conversation she wasn’t supposed to be listening to, “I will have you know my boys were home all night!” That was a party line. If you needed to call someone on a different line you would have to call the operator. They were not called telephone operators however. According to Lyseth they were “hello girls,” and it was a big no-no to flirt with them. Apparently not everyone was happy about telephones. Lyseth shared a letter to the newspaper from 1902 in which Pine City bicyclists complained about the telephone companies carelessly “discarding wires and broken bits” as they put up the telephone lines. Another interesting tidbit was the steamship Victor had a telephone installed and when they docked in Pine City they could connect to the local telephone system. Jerry Lindstrom brought several phones from his collection including a big wooden wall phone, circa 1902. Many of them did
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Jerry Lindstrom shared a few items from his collection of historic telephones with the group gathered at the Pine City Library.
not have dial capabilities. Pine City didn’t move to the dial system until 1961
at the cost of $500,000. But you still had to call the operator by dialing 0 un-
til the late 1970s for long distance calls.
Burglary suspects busted in Sturgeon Lake STAFF REPORT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM
A home security camera system helped deputies net four burglary suspects on July 17. The Pine County Sheriff’s Office reports that on July 17 at 7:52 a.m., deputies were dispatched to an address on Farm to Market Road in Sturgeon Lake for a home burglary in progress. The homeowner, who was not home, had witnessed four people at his house via a home security camera system. The homeowner called a neighbor who
responded to the home and witnessed four males run off into the woods. Pine County deputies assisted by Moose Lake Police and State Troopers arrived on scene and located four juvenile males hiding in the woods. The four suspects were taken in to custody. The homeowner arrived on scene and confirmed that his house had been broken into. The video surveillance from the homeowner matched the four suspects located in the woods. The four juvenile males were transported to the jail and booked on burglary charges.
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The Neighberz at Art in the Park The Pine City Arts Council invites the community to enjoy the Neighberz, sponsored by New Horizon Thrift store, at Art in The Park on Friday, July 28, 6 p.m., at Robinson Park in downtown Pine City. The Boy Scouts will serve cheeseburgers 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.
THURSDAY 7/27 Pine City Council: 8 a.m., Pine Government Ctr., Pine City TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. WINDOW-Domestic abuse support group: 6 p.m., Journey North Church, Pine City NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City Pine County LGBT: 7 p.m. Hinckley City Hall Comm. Room SUNDAY 7/30 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m.
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.
JULY 30 Kanabec County Fair The Kanabec County Fair runs through Sunday, July 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.
AUG. 1 National Night Out Celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 1 at Robinson Park, downtown Pine City. There will be door prizes, popcorn, games and special guests. Family activities begin at 7 p.m. and the free outdoor showing of the movie “Sing” is at dusk. For more information call the Chamber of Commerce at 320322-4040.
North Chisago Historical Society The North Chisago Historical Society will welcome Fred Brede, local author/historian, who will be presenting information about his recent publication, “Franconia, An Immigrants Gateway,” on Tuesday, Aug. 1. The public is invited to attend at 7 p.m. at the Rusheba Town Hall, just 1/2 mile north of Rush City, on Old Hwy 61. For more information call 320-358-4525.
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.
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MN Zoomobile plans trips to local libraries The Minnesota Zoomobile is bringing its “Cool Animals of the North” program to the Pine City and Rush City libraries on Thursday, Aug. 10. Stop by the library for free tickets or more information.
Grandstand events include the demolition derby, tractor pull, truck pull, kids pedal tractor pull and kids power wheels demolition 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., a lumberjack show on Friday and Saturday, the Pine County talent show on Sunday at 2:30 p.m., live music at the bandshell and beer garden every day of the fair, horse shows, open class exhibits, 4-H activities and more. For a full schedule of events, times and updated premium lists, go to www.pinecountyfair. com or find the fair tab in your July 16 Advertiser.
AUG. 3 Mora’s Music in the Park The City of Mora’s Music In The Park summer concert series will feature the Whitesidewalls Rock ‘n Roll Revue at a free concert at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 3 in the gazebo of Library Park in downtown Mora. For more information visit www.ci.mora.mn.us.
award-winning children’s book author and radio personality Angela Halgrimson on Saturday, Aug. 5 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Angela will be reading her latest book, Nobody Likes A Booger, and will be sharing stories about her writing, radio show, and her life after surviving a traumatic brain injury. For additional information visit scoutandmorganbooks.com or email books@scoutandmorganbooks.com.
AUG. 5 & 6 Minnesota Mounted Shooters On Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 5 and 6, the public is invited to watch the Minnesota Mounted Shooters perform at the Heidelberger arena on Hwy. 70, 2 miles west of I-35. The two day event will involve pistols, rifles, shotguns, horses and fast courses. Members dress in period vintage clothing. The free, family-friendly event begins at 9:15 a.m. on Saturday with singing of the national anthem. For more information email: michelle.johnson@ co.itasca. mn.us; or call 218-398-0018.
NAMI support groups A National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Connection peer support group for adults recovering from mental illness meets weekly on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at Cambridge Medical Center, 701 S. Dellwood Street, in Cambridge. Trained facilitators who are also in recovery lead NAMI Connection groups. For more information, contact Danie at 763-219-6236 or 651-6452948.
AUG. 6 Stoffel Family Museum The Stoffel Family Memorabilia Museum will welcome visitors from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6. The museum is located on Emerald Road, one mile south of WCMP and the North West Company Fur Post. For further information call 320-629-3219 or email pixleym@ juno.com.
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AUG. 10 ‘Cool Animals of the North’ MN Zoomobile program On Thursday, Aug. 10 the Minnesota Zoomobile is bringing its “Cool Animals of the North” program to the Pine City library at 10:30 a.m. and the Rush City library at 1:30 p.m. Open to all ages, experience a variety of live animals native to Minnesota and learn about ecological concepts unique to this state. Free tickets for the Pine City event are required due to space limitations. For more information visit ecrlib.org or stop by the library.
Mora’s Music in the Park The City of Mora’s Music In The Park summer concert series will feature the polka sounds of the Chmielewski Funtime Band at a free concert at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10 in the gazebo of Library Park in downtown Mora. For more information visit www.ci.mora. mn.us.
AUG. 14 - 17 Crex Camp for Kids From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14 through Thursday, Aug. 17, children from ages 8-15 are invited to Crex Meadows day camp in Grantsburg, Wisconsin to explore the habitats and species found at Crex. Preregistration is required and class size is limited; visit www. crexmeadows.org to learn more.
MONDAY 7/31 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church TUESDAY 8/1 Pine County Board: 10 a.m., Pine Co. History Museum, Askov WEDNESDAY 8/2 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Al-Anon: 725 2nd Ave. SW, Pine City, 12 p.m., 612-387-6094, David Focus on Ability: 1:30 p.m., Chisago Co. Snr. Ctr., North Branch Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine City VFW Hall AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center
SENIOR DINING July 31 - Aug. 4 Monday: Spaghetti noodles with tomato meat sauce, green beans, garlic bread, pudding Tuesday: Mushroom and onion pork chop, oven roasted potatoes, squash, wheat dinner roll, cherry torte bar Wednesday: Parmesan chicken breast, wild rice pilaf, steamed carrots, Italian lettuce salad, pie Thursday: Roast beef with horseradish, whipped potatoes with gravy, seasoned corn, wheat dinner roll, peaches Friday: Breaded fish wedge, campfire potatoes, vegetable medley, wheat bread, blonde brownie 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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There’s a Fair for everyone It’s pretty dang impressive to me that the Pine County Fair has been going strong for 125 years. But maybe the most impressive part of that track record is that our fair seems to be stronger than ever, even as other regional county fairs unfortunately seem to be on the decline. We must be doing something right. I’ve only been around for a handful of those 125 years, but I’ve sure enjoyed what I’ve seen, and been struck by what the Fair volunteers have accomplished. It seems to me like they’re always trying something new, Editor’s while figuring out how to keep around the best Soapbox parts of what they’ve already been doing. Mike For instance, it was just 2012 when they built the Gainor new bandstand, which really bumped up the performances and music at the Fair. And this year we’ve got a new Beer Garden – I mean, “Event Center.” You know, you can call that new building whatever you like, but to me, it’s always going to be the beer garden. I’ve got way too many great beer garden memories to start changing the name now. Now I know what people who still call this newspaper “The Poker” feel like. And of course, there’s the Derby. I’m sure I’ve shared this story before, but one of the first dates I went on with my wife was to the Pine County Fair Derby. I went from being a little bit skeptical to a full-on Derby fan in the course of an hour or so. I loved the enthusiasm and competitive spirit of the drivers, the way the sound reverberated off the metal roof of the Grandstand to create this roar you could feel in your chest. And I loved the crowd’s excitement – the cheers for a good hit, the hush that would fall as the battle wound down to the last couple of drivers, and the wellearned applause for the winner. It was like the movie “Gladiator,” only louder. But though the Derby is a highlight for me, the thing about the Pine County Fair is that there’s a different highlight for just about anyone you talk to. There are a full five days of 4-H events and the ongoing bingo game that’s a big social event for many. There are shows in the exhibit hall featuring local arts, crafts, cooking and gardening displays. There’s the Talent Show, and the Craft Beer Rendezvous. And of course, ask any kid age 12 or younger and they’re going to tell you that the Midway and the fair food are what the week’s all about. Enjoy it and make the most of it in your own way. And see you at the Fair!
Technology and our basic rights Our basic constitutional rights as citizens are frequently being challenged by ever-expanding technology capable of monitoring and recording our daily activities on cameras, audio recording devices, and computers. Several years ago, the Minneapolis “red light runner” camera system was It’s in your found unconstitutional by the Minnecourt sota Supreme Court because traffic ciJudge Steve tations were being sent to the regisHalsey tered owners of the vehicles which were video-recorded failing to properly stop for a red semaphore. For example, your child or spouse or friend could be driving the car registered to you, but you would be charged with a traffic offense if they ran a red light. This violates a basic rule of criminal law that the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the offender charged was the person committing the offense. Another basic constitutional right is the right to confront one’s accuser in a criminal case. If you are charged with a crime, the complaining party, whether a police officer or citizen, must appear in open court, give sworn testimony about what happened, and be subject to cross-exam-
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ination by you or your attorney about the events leading to the criminal charge or traffic offense. The prosecutor cannot simply offer videotapes from a police squad camera, or police reports or hearsay testimony of others about the circumstances. Likewise, with limited exceptions, law enforcement employees who obtained, handled, stored or tested evidence are subject to cross-examination, such as Intoxilyzer operators in DWI cases, crime lab technicians in felony cases, and other field investigators. A defendant is entitled to copies of all recordings, investigative and lab reports before a jury trial takes place. One situation in which the right of confrontation may be limited is in child sexual abuse cases. In order to minimize the adverse impact on young children, the testimony of a child under the age of 10 may be presented by videotape if, prior to trial, the judge has reviewed the videotaped interview to ensure reliability of the statement, that is, that proper procedures were followed by the interviewer to avoid “coaching” or improperly influencing the child’s testimony. In addition, the court could order that a child may testify via interactive television (ITV) from a remote location. A short list of technologies which are involved in criminal cases includes: • Radar and laser speed recording devices • 9-1-1 telephone recordings in do-
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Twelve minutes a day, a lifetime of memories Each day it takes 12 minutes of my time. Five days a week – Monday through Friday. Six minutes in the morning. Six minutes in the afternoon – for a total of an hour each week. A person could complete any n number of tasks in six minutes. S a cup of coffee or make a piece Sip o peanut butter toast. Read the of n newspaper – or at least skim the h headlines. Check email. Tweet. W Watch an inning of baseball or f four minutes of the news and two o commercials. Post a selfie. Medof i itate. Fill the car with gas. Send a “I love you” text to your honey. an D De-clutter the kitchen clutter bin. ( (We all have one.) Check the calend to see what’s going on the rest dar o the week. Do sit ups. Run a mile of – or half a mile if you are as slow a me. as Six minutes, times two for a total o 12 minutes each day. That’s how of long it takes to drive my son to school. Six minutes – six minutes and 30 seconds if traffic is busy. Some might think it mundane – a necessary chore that requires completing. Getting a kid from point A to point B before the first hour bell. A morning drive, an afternoon pick up, day after day – sometimes in the sunshine, oftentimes in the rain and the wind and the fog and the cold on slippery roads. I find the time anything but mundane. Relaxing, intriguing, enjoyable, informative, treacherous and even silent, but never mundane. Even though our morning routine may be rushed and hectic, the six-minute drive unfolds at the same speed each day. It’s made up of moments I can count
on to be filled with just him and me. It may not sound like much, but six minutes with a teenager can be significant. Or not. Depending on the day. Sometimes we ride in silence, but it is a comfortable silence. Other times we chatter. We are more likely to be silent in the morning. You can probably guess why. I often ask questions until I stumble on a subject that warrants his attention. Some days he is more inclined to share than others. Most of the things we talk about aren’t earth shattering or life changing. Results of a math test. The book he is reading for English. An upcoming sporting event. A Friday night school dance. Normal, everyday topics that anchor us to a normal, everyday life. And each other. Each morning, when I drop him off, I rapid fire the same litany of advice: “Be kind to everyone. Work hard. Respect your teachers.” He pretends to pay me no heed, exits quickly and mumbles, “I love you,” before disappearing into the school. Perhaps my words sink in. His certainly do. My job won’t last much longer. Next year he will blow out candles on a cake and have the privilege of driving himself to school. But for now we have our 12 minutes a day – six in the morning, six in the afternoon. It’s a time that could be perceived as an average commonplace chore that this mom is obligated to complete. Or it could be embraced as a gift. Take your pick. I know how I see it. There are a lot of different things a person could do with six – or even 12 – minutes. As for me, I’ll drive my kid to school. Any day of the week. Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright, author and member of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.
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A friend of mine recently saw two people riding Q: their horses at night near a bar. We suspect they were trying to avoid a DWI. Can you get a DWI while riding a horse? What about a bicycle?
In Minnesota, it is a crime for any person to A: drive, operate, or be in physical control of any motor vehicle, within this state or on any boundary
water of this state when: • The person is under the influence of alcohol. • The person is under the influence of a controlled substance. • The person is knowingly under the influence of a hazardous substance. • The person is under the influence of a combination of any two or more of the above elements. • The person’s alcohol concentration at the time, or as measured within two hours of the time, of driving, operating, or being in physical control of the motor vehicle is 0.08 or more. • The vehicle is a commercial motor vehicle and the person’s alcohol concentration at the time, or as measured within two hours of the time, of driving, operating, or being in physical control of the commercial motor vehicle is 0.04 or more. • The person’s body contains any amount of a controlled substance listed in Schedule I or II, or its metabolite, other than marijuana or tetrahydrocannabinols. A horse or bicycle does not fit the definition of a motor vehicle, so the operator/rider cannot be arrested for DWI. My concern would be for the overall safety of the horse and the rider. An intoxicated person could easily fall off a horse or a bike and be injured. Impaired driving does not always involve alcohol. Prescription medications, illegal drugs and any substance that affects your ability to drive can be considered DWI. Troopers focus on getting impaired drivers off the road before they hurt or kill themselves or others that are sharing the road. Whether you are traveling a long distance or staying close to home, it’s important to focus on safe driving. Preliminary numbers show the 100 day stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day last year accounted for 120 of the 392 traffic fatalities, about 31 percent of all Minnesota traffic deaths in 2016. To help make the summer travel season safe and enjoyable for everyone, motorists need to drive sober, pay attention, slow down and buckle up. Send questions to Sgt. Neil Dickenson – Minnesota State Patrol at 1131 Mesaba Ave, Duluth, MN 55811 or neil.dickenson@state.mn.us.
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David and Cheryl Jones named Pine County Farm Family of the Year BY TERRY SALMELA UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION
Imagine having a seven-acre garden, growing over two dozen different kinds of vegetables including some 20 different varieties of peppers, 20 varieties of squash and 4,000 onions. That is what Pine County’s Farm Family of the Year have been doing for the past 28 years. They are Dave and Cheryl Jones, of Davy Jones’ Garden, who farm east of Hinckley and Cloverdale next to St. Croix State Park in Crosby Township. The farm was settled by Dave’s grandparents in 1912. Dave’s parents had 435 acres of which around 135 acres were tillable. They raised dairy, chickens, hogs and sheep. Dave’s father died when he was in high school. In a year after his father’s death the cows were sold and the land was rented out. Dave went to Anoka Technical College to learn Tool and Die. He then worked with several different precision tool and die companies. Dave and Cheryl met when Cheryl was the roommate of Dave’s sister at Northwestern College in the Twin Cities. After being married, the couple lived in St. Paul and Columbus before moving back to the Jones farm in 1984. Currently, Dave and Cheryl own 355 acres and rent out 118 tillable acres. When not working on the farm Dave works as a tool and die estimator. In the winter, he is a ski instructor at Spirit Mountain and Trollhaugen ski areas. He is also a supervisor on Crosby township board. Cheryl volunteers one day a month with Ruby’s Pantry which provides food for anyone who likes to eat
and does catering on the side. They have three children. Son Dave works at the Target headquarters in information technology in Minneapolis. He and his wife have one child. Daughter Brenda is married with four children and lives in Denver, Colorado. Kassie works in Denver for Chick-Fil-A The Jones family have always had a big garden. In 1989, they expanded their garden and added an additional acre each year to get to their present seven acres. “We had no idea what we could sell when we started,” said Cheryl. “Now people buy everything we sell, including Kale.” In December, she begins the growing year by ordering onions from Texas. They order seeds from five different seed companies and purchase transplants from Melon Vine Farm and Beaver Meadows Garden Center. The sandy soil and south facing slope of their garden is good for growing vegetables. However, they have to water their crops using two miles of a low-pressure tubing trickle irrigation system. They control weeds in the row with green and black plastic. Weeds between the rows are tilled and hand weeded. Deer are kept away from their vegetables with two rounds of electric fence. Harvesting is done by hand and vegetables are cooled in a walk-in cooler. They weigh, price and tag each item with a Minnesota Grown label. Vegetables are bagged in a Minnesota Fruit and Vegetable Growers bag. About onefourth of their produce are marketed on the farm. Three-fourths are marketed at four Farmers Markets including the Pine City Farmers Market on Friday;
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for 25 years. “It’s hard work. Consistent quality is what we have. It’s what we got into. It’s been good to us,” she concluded. The Jones family will be recognized as the Pine County Farm Family of the Year at Farmfest on Thursday, August 3rd near Redwood Falls and on Sunday, August 6th at the Pine County Fair Talent Show. The Farm Family of the Year recognition program is sponsored by the University of Minnesota Extension; College of Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resources; the College of Veterinary Medicine; the University of Minnesota Experiment Station and Farmfest.
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Businessmen volunteer to help farmers get in the crops 10 Years Ago, 2007 A full house watched and eagerly waited to find out who the next Pine City royalty would be. Twenty-four adorable little girls competed to become Little Miss Pine City 2007-08. The crown went to Haven Spychalla, daughter of Pete and Jody Spychalla. Little Miss Pine City Princess is Savannah Clifford, daughter of Scott and Lacy Clifford. Katie Koppy earned the title of Miss Pine City. She is the daughter of Dan Koppy and Stephanie Years Schultz. First Princess Ago is Amy Wolfe, daughter of John and Jean Wolfe, Donna and Shannon Miller, daughter of Jerry and Heath Eunice Miller, is Second Princess. Andrew Espeseth has always known he wanted to work in the trade of carpentry and construction. He is in the process of restoring the S.G.L. Roberts home in Pine City the way it looked 100 years ago. He has been a science teacher and a coach, a technician on a team of heart surgeons and a pastor. As diverse as Pastor Ron Boettner’s jobs have been, he says they have much in common. He is the new pastor at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Pine City. Miss Pine City candidates Katie Koppy and Ginny Anderson held a food and cash drive at Wal-Mart to benefit the Pine Community Food Shelf. They collected 490 pounds of food, paper and soap items and $302 in cash.
25 Years Ago, 1992 The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) says florescent bulbs are hazardous waste and that’s good news for Endeco, the company that is trying to start a mercury recycling plant in Pine City. Hillbilly stew and chicken droppins’ scored a hit for Tindal’s Sub Shop during Crazy Days in Pine City. Owner Betty Tindal and Theresa Seiler hammed it up in full hillbilly gear, blackened teeth included. Their efforts won them a gift certificate to Crown Sterling Suites courtesy of the Pioneer. A mad scramble at the money pit by kids in Robinson Park was a big success. The Pine City Pioneer operated the coin dig with money donated by the First National Bank, Pine City State Bank and Metropolitan Federal Bank. Sauser’s Hardware donated the kiddie pool, where the coins were buried in sawdust. Ray Schultz, Pine City, and Adelaide Bonnin, Sandstone, are Pine County’s Senior Citizens of the Year. Cross Lake produced a 17 pound, 10 ounce muskie for nine-year-old Cody Terrill, son of Todd and Denise Terrill,
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Pine City schoolroom in 1902 It was 1902 in Pine City and a schoolroom full of first and second graders had just finished their math lesson. Miss Lizzie Badger was the teacher. This photo, which first ran in the Pine City Pioneer in 1992, comes from the Esther Dosey collection and was submitted to the newspaper by Walt Blanchard.
Pine City. Cody was fishing with his dad and grandfather on July 19 when he caught the trophy fish using a Lindy Rig with a minnow. Not to be outdone by her brother, Stephanie Terrill caught a nine pound, seven ounce northern in Cross Lake on Saturday, July 18. She was using a spoon lure. Megan Renee Sahr, 12, daughter of Lyn and Lonna Sahr of Mondovi, Wisconsin, and granddaughter of Lonnie and Shirley Johnson, Pine City, was chosen Miss Wisconsin PreTeen Model during the American Coed Pageant on June 21. Pine City farmers Alton and Marilyn Hanson are the farm cooperators in a local rotational to grazing demonstration and research project. The favorite songs of Canadian voyageurs will be passed along to modern folk at the North West Company Fur Post on Aug. 9. The voyageurs used song to break up the monotony of a long day in a canoe. The vitality and rhythm of the songs lent strength to the stroke of the paddlers.
50 Years Ago, 1969 Twelve lovely Pine County young la-
dies are now anxiously awaiting the coronation ceremonies in the first annual Miss Pine County Pageant. The event is staged by the Pine City Jaycees and is a preliminary to the Miss Minnesota and Miss America Pageants. Candidates from Pine City are Mary Jo Wiedemann and Candy Anderson. Luvern Nowling of Pine City is $50 richer as the result of his participation in the “Safety Pays” promotion at Gehl’s Downtown Mobile in Pine City. Over 300 persons helped Mr. and Mrs. Ted Rasmussen celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary at an open house on July 23. HINT OF THE WEEK: When glasses stick together don’t try to force them apart. Instead fill the top glass with cold water, dip the bottom one in hot water and they’ll separate easily.
75 Years Ago, 1942 Due to farm labor shortages, the businessmen of Pine City have volunteered to assist farmers in their vicinity to get in the crops. A large crowd of neighbors and friends gathered at the Lew and Nemitz home on Sunday, July 19, to help Mr. and Mrs. Otto Nemitz celebrate their 25th wed-
ding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Novy of the Beroun community were pleasantly surprised when relatives and friends dropped in to help them celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary on July 23.
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There were several more or less slight auto accidents in this region last Sunday. The James Caroon and Jumer cars came together in a rear end collision at the Hotel Agnes corner; the F. Pangerl car tried to climb over the Frank Cort machine at the Maple Grove pavilion on the Brunswick Road and R. Hinze ran his machine kerplunck into a tree which seemed to stand the shock bravely but dented the front axle a trifle. Notice: The law requires that all property owners shall cut the weeds on their property and all streets and alleys surrounding it. Albert Edstrom of Sandstone began work last week on his contract for painting and papering the interior of the courthouse. He will finish this week and is doing a fine job. A merry-go-round began whanging out its melodies on the grounds just north of the water tower last evening.
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Fans get Downton Abbey fix at Pine City Library BY SHIRLEY SCHMIDT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM
Downton Abbey swept its audiences into the British genre of Highclere Castle, the Crawley family and was found to be delightfully addicting. Even the Crawley’s household servants received no less adulation – their lives so tragic and wonderful. Maybe it was fascination with the elegant clothing or stunning jewelry or opulent décor or classy cars or the social praxis of the era. Perhaps it was the tension created by the Edwardian mores of 1900s Britain colliding with a flourishing women’s rights movement or expressions of freedom symbolized by the rising hemlines of the 1920s. Many Crawley family dramas played out in the Highclere Library, the focal point of the castle for all the earls and countesses who lived there over the eons. This library was the primary reason why Julian Fellows, creator of Downton Abbey, chose Highclere to be the location for his immensely popular film. Many who adore Downton Abbey and appreciate English history enjoyed a presentation hosted by the Pine City Public Library on Thursday July 20. Presenter Tim Johnson shared his knowledge and perspective of libraries on English country estates – Highclere in particular. He is curator of Special Collections and Rare Books/E. W. McDiarmid Curator of the Sherlock Holmes Collections at the University of Minnesota. Genteel living represented by the Crawleys and their aristocratic counterparts reflected historical reality. Johnson described treasures found in Highclere and the distinguished libraries of other English country houses. Highclere history can be traced back to 749 AD. A medieval palace preceded the castle that now stands at the site and is owned by the Carnarvon family. The 3rd Earl of Carnarvon hired Sir Charles Barry to design the castle as it stands today. The current Countess and Earl of Carnorvon love living at Highclere and, most of all, cherish the library. They spend much quality time there. The family lives in the castle for the winter months but move to a cottage on the estate so Highclere can be open to the public for tours during the summer. Highclere is only one of many country houses that dot the English countryside. The owners of the house
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During a presentation at the Pine City Library on Thursday July 20, rare book curator, Timothy Johnson shows his audience an uncut and unbound printed book ready for custom decorative binding and cover by the owner of a country library.
are judged as much by the quality of the books in their collections as their art works. For instance, the Highclere Library has 5,650 titles with a broad range of titles such as travel, politics, religion and history. No less important are the visual aspects of collections. Books are often bound with elegant and corresponding cover designs based on the taste of the owners. Books are then arranged in the library
thoughtfully. Because the library’s owner determines binding designs, printers often do not complete the bindings. Presenter Tim Johnson showed his audience a book that had been printed but was uncut and unbound. Downton Abbey may be history but devotees can still indulge their addictions with a Highclere tour.
Hovey unveils latest Pine County Mystery Author Dean Hovey visited Chris’ Food Center in Pine City on July 24 to meet with the public and sign his novel “Family Trees,” the latest in his series of Pine County Mysteries. The book is now for sale on Amazon. Hovey plans to return to Pine City in September for a meet and greet with mystery fans at the Pine City Library.
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Pine County board talks over use of mini-trucks BY AILENE CROUP NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM
The Pine County Board of Commissioners gathered as a committee of the whole following last week’s regular board meeting to discuss the operation of mini-trucks on county roads. Chairman Matt Ludwig wanted to know the definition of a mini-truck. He admitted he didn’t know what they were. Administrator David Minke offered this information gathered from the Minnesota League of Cities - A mini-truck has four wheels, is propelled by an electric motor or an internal combustion engine with an enclosed cabin and a seat for the vehicle operator. It commonly resembles a pickup truck or van including having a cargo area or bed located at the rear of the vehicle. In Minke’s background information, which outlined the reason for the discussion. He stated that some citizens have inquired about operating mini-trucks on county roads. Minnesota State Statutes allow local governments to control the operation of the small work vehicles. Pine County Chief Deputy Paul Widenstrom said there had been some complaints about the vehicles “up north.” The statute says under Special Vehicle Use on Roadway: “The governing body of any county, home rule charter or statutory city,
or town may by ordinance authorize the operation of motorized golf carts, all-terrain vehicles, utility task vehicles or mini trucks o designated roadways or portions thereof under its jurisdiction. Authorization to operate a motorized golf cart, all-terrain vehicle, utility vehicle, or mini truck is by permit only.” County Attorney Reese Fredrickson said the statute also has a list of equipment required for daytime operation. He said he had reviewed special vehicle ordinances from other counties and favored Swift County’s ordinance which has a minimum requirement for operation. Widenstrom said if permits were issued for the vehicles they could be revoked if they didn’t meet ordinance requirements. Swift County’s ordinance authorizes the use and operation of all-terrain vehicles, utility task vehicles and motorized golf carts on county roads. The ordinance does not permit the use and operation of these vehicles on federal or state highways, or on streets or roads within city or township jurisdiction. If Pine County instituted and ordinance it would first hold public hearings. Ludwig asked if anyone could think of a reason not to permit the vehicles. Commissioner Steve Hallan said some golf carts go faster and can keep up with traffic. “I can see them being a hazard.
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Use of electric mini-trucks has led to some complaints in northern Pine County, according to Pine County Chief Deputy Paul Widenstrom.
If you go south, that’s the mode of transportation,” he said. “I can’t think of a reason not to,” Ludwig said concerning permitting the vehicles. Hallan said the board should do more research on the vehicles, adding he
would agree to permit the mini-truck but had some issues with permitting golf carts. The board made no decision but will address this issue again.
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gram and save on your home cooling costs. Visit eastcentralenergy.com or call 1-800-254-7944 to learn about the program. • Use the microwave, a Crock Pot or the grill to prepare meals instead of using the oven. • Wait until you have a full load before doing laundry. Wash clothes in cold water if possible, and hang them outside to dry. • Close your window shades and drapes to keep out the sun. • Unplug that extra refrigerator in the garage or the basement. Keeping it running can add $150-$250 per year in energy costs to your bill. • If you use a dishwasher, wash only full loads. Let the dishes air dry rather than using the heat-dry cycle. • Check the refrigerator temperature. You’re losing money if the refrigerator is lower than 37- 40 degrees and the freezer lower than 0-5 degrees. • Switch your light bulbs to LEDs and save about $80 per year. Discounts of up to $8 per bulb are available through Aug. 31 on GE Energy Smart LEDs. Visit eastcentralenergy.com for more information. For more tips to save energy and money, visit togetherwesave.com. East Central Energy www.eastcentralenergy.com is a member-owned electric cooperative that serves more than 59,000 homes, farms and businesses in east central Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. ECE provides electricity and high-speed internet, as well as community and business development and environmental services. ECE is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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Swooping swallow captured mid-dive A swallow plunges through tree branches as evening sets in, possibly after one of the mosquitoes that rise up in clouds as the summer sun goes down.
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New Horizon supports seniors Volunteers from the New Horizon Thrift store donate $1,200 to the Pine City Senior Center to support all they do to help senior citizens in the area.
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The Youngbauer family brought their Pine City Pioneer along for the ride on a recent trip to historic Mount Rushmore. Readers can show their Pine City pride by submitting pictures of themselves in exotic locations throughout the world. Send all photos to editor@pinecitymn. com.
Pine City kids explore world of art Young artists tried painting with squirt guns as part of the free Summer Arts program offered by Pine Center for the Arts.
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Pine City youth help bring clean water to African schools This past school year, Pine City eight graders raised over $2,400 with their “Walk For Water” fundraiser, which helped to provide clean water to two schools in Africa. The students took part in the “H2O for Life” program, and the class curriculum included reading a book called “Long Walk to Water,” two water labs and the actual Walk For Water to raise funds. Through this learning project the students learned about the global water crisis and what they can do to help others and become global citizens.
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Gosen represents Pine City at Girls State Allie Gosen looks comfortable in a seat at the Minnesota House of Representatives while representing Pine City as part of the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program. Gosen joined many young women from around Minnesota at Bethany College for the program, a week-long adventure of learning about government from the county to state level. Gosen also attended the state capitol as a member of the House of Representatives voting on various bills. Girls State has been an American Legion Auxiliary program since 1937.
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Goodbye, dock – hello, fish! A young angler waves towards shore while heading off on a fishing adventure as part of the annual Beau Berglund Fishing Tournament.
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Firefighters ready tools of the trade Pine City firefighters tested each and every hose in the fire hall on the evening of July 18.
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Pine City banner contest open to all STAFF REPORT EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM
Residents of Pine City and the surrounding area of all ages are invited to help beautify the city through a banner design contest. The contest, hosted by Pine Center for the Arts and the Pine City Council, aims to promote the area’s quality of life, history, and cultural elements. The winning design will be turned into street banners that will hang throughout the city. Designs can be submitted from Aug. 1-Sept. 15 for the judging panel. There are no age requirements to enter the contest, but all designs must be in portrait orientation (vertical, rather than horizontal) and either complement or contrast the city logo. See full contest rules and guidelines below. An entry form can be found on the Pine City blog at pinecity.wordpress. com and on the Pine Center for the Arts website at www.pinecenter.org. OFFICIAL RULES AND GUIDELINES The goal of the Pine City Public Banner Design Contest is selecting artwork for street banners to promote the area’s quality of life, history, and cultural elements. The winning design will decorate the streets of Pine City and add to the beauty of the city. Contest Qualifications: 1. The contest is open to entrants of all ages.
2. The submission period runs from Aug. 1-Sept. 15, 2017. 3. A judging panel, selected by Pine Center for the Arts and Pine City Council (Contest Administrators), will choose one winner, no later than Oct. 1. 4. All submitted designs may be displayed or shared by the Contest Administrators at their discretion. 5. The winning design becomes intellectual property of City of Pine City for use including, but not limited to, banner production and advertisement. 6. Digital submissions may be submitted at any time during the submission period by sending to pinecenterforthearts@gmail.com. To submit physical artwork, please contact pinecenterforthearts@gmail.com or 320-629-4924 to arrange a drop-off time. All submissions must be accompanied by a submission form. Design Guidelines: 1. Design must be in portrait orientation, for vertical hanging banners. Banners will be made of canvas or nylon. 2. Design must be able to be digitized and scaled to two different banner sizes: 30” x 60” and 18” x 24”. 3. All design elements must be visible, clearly recognizable, and have an easy to understand message. 4. Design should complement or contrast the city logo, seen above. 5. Designs may not have faith-based or political messages, nor contain any inappropriate or indecent elements. Con-
Banner designs should either complement or contrast the green Pine City logo, shown above in black and white.
test administrators retain full discretion to reject any design based on these criteria.
Questions may be directed to the Contest Administrators at pinecenterforthearts@gmail.com.
Finding the facts on pesticides BY JON HJELM U OF M EXTENSION PINE COUNTY MASTER GARDENER
MICHELLE ANDERSON
Bald eagles find home in Pine City Michelle Anderson snapped this striking shot of a mature and immature eagle resting on a tree branch in the Pine City area. “We enjoy watching them year round from our yard,” Anderson said. “And when we’re lucky we get to see them make a catch on Cross Lake.
A trip down the pesticide aisle at the hardware store can be mystifying. The product choices are in the hundreds and the labels read like something from a technical journal for high-power chemists. For most gardeners sorting it all out is a huge challenge. Where does one begin the task of sorting through to decide with pesticides? I think the most pertinent information on a product label is the active ingredients. Every pesticide label is required to list the active ingredients, and a product can have more than one. Packagers don’t make reading active ingredient easy. They’re often on the front of the label but in print so small a magnification glass is needed. The active ingredients are the chemicals that kill, repel or inhibit a pest. The same active ingredients may be in several products and in different concentrations. They have chemical names, even if the product is a botanical natural pesticide. This is where many of us begin to grow wary. Chemical names like glyphosate, pyrethrins or lambda-cyhalothrin intimidate most of us when we start to investigate pesticides. It’s easy to think, I’m no chemist. This is all too complicated for me. But don’t give in that quickly. Break the challenge of mastering pesticides into small steps. Start with one pest problem you would like to control and find just one or two pesticide active ingredients recommended to control them. Enter one of the active ingredients into your computer or phone and start reading. You will soon recognize that much of the information is marketing. Skip past the ads. Look for information that is science-based and provided by educational sources including natural resource agencies, consumer or environmental protection organizations
‘Chemical names ... intimidate most of us when we start to investigate pesticides. It’s easy to think, I’m no chemist. This is all too complicated for me. But don’t give in that quickly.’
and university extension services. Some sites will be extremely technical, probably more than you care to read or know. However, some will be clear and concise and provide information you can relate to. Another approach is to visit sites that are totally created to bring us pesticide information. I have one I go to often called the National Pesticide Information Service found at npic@ ace.orst.edu . The site is provided by Oregon State University. It offers fact sheets on most of the active ingredients that one will find on the garden center shelves including the botanical and biological products. The fact sheets include: what the active ingredient is used for; how it works on pests; human health risks and potential dangers; how the ingredients act in the environment and affect water quality; and how it affects birds, fish and other wildlife. Stick with it even when the information gets a little technical and make pesticide label reading and investigation a regular practice – one active ingredient at a time. You may find that products containing the active ingredient are useful for you or that they pose too much risk for your circumstances. The information may help you purchase something you know more about or eliminate some products from your shopping basket for reasons you better understand. All of us can be more informed consumers and that makes us better gardeners.
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Myrtle Smekofske still laughing at age 105 BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM
Myrtle Smekofske laughs a lot, and she had plenty of reasons to laugh as she celebrated her 105th year of life on July 17 at Northern Pines Assisted Living in Pine City, with her children Joyce and Gerald at her side. Myrtle was born in Grantsburg, Wisconsin and grew up on the west side of Saint Paul. She has good memories of both places, and too many stories to tell in one sitting. “There ain’t enough time for that,” Myrtle said. She laughed. “Had a good time at home. Had good food and everything.” Her mother stayed home to raise Myrtle, her three brothers and two sisters, while her father worked for the railroad. “Since he was 16 he worked on there,” she said. “He had to support his family.” Myrtle met her husband Bernard, and they lived in Isle for several years before moving to Pine County – first to Rutledge, then to Willow River. It was on their dairy farm in Willow River where they raised their own children – six boys and one girl. “We were right alongside Willow River,” she said. “No electric for a long time. There were many years when we had lamps. No phone. We were isolated.” She and her children remember one time in particular, when the Willow River rose to flood levels, leaving them and their livestock surrounded by water until the waters receded. Bernard worked in Duluth at the steel plant and would come home on his days off to work on the farm. To raise extra money, Myrtle would bake bread,
winter and summer, and sell her homemade baked goods to neighbors. “Oh yeah,” she said. “All I did was bake. I would bake 12 loaves of bread at a time in the wood stove. It got pretty warm, yes it did.” Joyce and Gerald remember growing up in northern Pine County fondly, especially the fun they made for themselves as children – swimming, playing in the sand piles, and helping out on the farm and in the garden that helped feed their family. Though they were used to fending for themselves without modern conveniences, they were all pretty happy when electricity was finally installed on the farm. “It made it a lot easier,” Myrtle said, laughing. She said she was proud of how all her children turned out, but refrained from giving any advice to mothers raising their children in 2017. “It’s so different today than it was years ago,” she said. Myrtle lived in Sandstone for a time, where her family recently threw her a 105th birthday open house, but she now makes her home in Pine City. She said many people ask what the secret is to a long and happy life, but she doesn’t know the answer. “I can’t even tell you.” she said “Eat good. Have good friends. I’m happy all the time, well most of the time.” “Her motto was, she don’t drink, she don’t smoke, she don’t chew, and she don’t go out with a guy that do.” Gerald said. “There you go,” Myrtle said, laughing. “Just take things one day at a time, that’s all. Can’t plan ahead, you never know what’s going to happen. So I just go one day at a time.”
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Joyce and Gerald Smekofske helped their mother Myrtle celebrate her 105th birthday at Northern Pines Assisted Living in Pine City.
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FirstLight breaks ground on $62,000,000 expansion project June 29th marked FirstLight’s groundbreaking celebration for its latest phased construction project. When complete, the expanded Mora campus will encompass 195,000 square feet. Of that, approximately 71,000 square feet that will be either new construction or remodeled space. Planning and discussions for this project started in 2013 citing improvements to the infrastructure, patient access, services, security, and technology. The project, expected to last two and half years will cost approximately $62 million, and will not use any tax dollars. The FirstLight team and its construction partners have completed the final stages of the planning and approval process. The project will include new inpatient, rehabilitation, Emergency Department space along with a centralized entrance, some renovation of existing spaces and will also include additional space for the clinic. DSGW and Kraus - Anderson, FirstLight’s architect and construction lead for the project, have been diligently working to finalize the design, phasing, and approval processes. “We are excited to finally move forward with this project.” said CEO Randy Ulseth. “FirstLight has invested heavily in our services and is committed to offering the best medical care in East Central Minnesota. We take pride in being able to offer specialized services in this area, helping our patients get well sooner and they don’t have to travel far to receive great medical care.”
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Pine City tennis legend wins state championship, Coach of the Year award in Virginia BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM
John Eberhart won a lot of games as head coach of the Pine City Dragon boys and girls tennis program. In a 25 year career he found the kind of success that brought him to Minnesota Coaches’ Hall of Fame in 2014. But he never won a state championship. And when he retired, he thought he never would. That has changed. A couple of years ago, Eberhart’s grandson, Bryce Boland, was going into eighth grade at The Covenant School, a non-denominational Christian school in Charlottesville, Virginia. And the high school needed a tennis coach. “So daughter Becky kind of raised her hand and said, ‘Maybe you should talk to my dad. Maybe he’d coach,’ Eberhart explained. At first, when he was offered the job, he turned it down. But then he spoke to his grandson about it. “I said, ‘If you’ll play, then I’ll coach,’” he explained. And when Bryce said yes, Eberhart took charge of the program. He said the team accepted him right away. “I just brought the Pine City philosophy: we win together, we lose together, we eat together,” Eberhart said. “We just brought that in, particularly the aspect of doubles, which is way underlooked. It’s a game you can learn, doubles. So they could beat us in singles, but they couldn’t beat us in doubles.” The emphasis on the doubles game was one of the reasons for his success in Pine City. A well-trained doubles team can win even when facing two stronger individual players on the other side of the net. “In doubles it’s more of a positioning thing,” he said. “And if you get into the right position, regardless of what shot your opponent hits, it’s not going to be good enough. And once the kids started buying into that – Pine City doubles, we called it – you just couldn’t beat us.” The team did well in 2016, losing only one conference game and a couple of non-conference games before losing at the state tournament. “We came back and we tried it again one more time [in 2017],” Eberhart said. “And this time, with only one senior and the rest freshmen and sophomores, we win the thing. It’s kind of magical.” Something else made the experience even more magical. The father of one of his players was battling cancer, and Eberhart could see the experience was hard on the boy. It just so happened that the father’s name was “Win.” “So I got a hold of Brad Samuelson at Lee’s Pro Shop and told him that we needed some headbands,” Eberhart said. “The gentleman’s name was Win, so we got these headbands that said “WIN.” We told the other teams, we’re not really this cocky. We’re not wearing ‘win’ because we think we’re going to win. It’s a little solidarity.” But cocky or not, once they started wearing the headbands, things changed for the team. “A third of the way through the season we put those things on, and we never lost another match,” Eberhart said. He smiled. “Kind of magical.” Besides the team win, Eberhart was named Virginia’s high school tennis coach of the year for 2017 – and grandson Bryce, still only a freshman, was named conference player of the year. The Boland family is moving to Orlando this year, where son-in-law Brian
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Longtime Dragon coach John Eberhart (left) celebrates with his state champion tennis squad from The Covenant School in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Eberhart had quite a year in Charlottesville. From the left, Eberhart’s grandson Bryce Boland, assistant coach Farrell Vangelopoulos Assistant Coach, Eberhart and Alex Vangelopoulos. The “WIN” headband Alex is wearing was printed at Lee’s Pro Shop in Pine City, and was meant to honor a teammates’ father who was battling cancer.
Bolund will take the job as director of mens’ tennis for the USTA Player Development. And Eberhart will go with them, saying farewell to his most recent run as head coach. He said he wishes his Covenant players the best as he moves on. “They could win [the state championship] a couple more times,” he said. “Good kids. Motivated.”
He said he has no plans to coach tennis in Florida. But then, he had no plans to coach in Virginia. With a man like Eberhart, you never can tell. “You can’t help but smile,” Eberhart said. “I’m 70, and I guess I would have figured that any state championship had eluded me. The Pine City philosophy plopped out on the east coast, and basically won us the state champion-
ship. “Never a day goes by that I don’t think about Pine City,” he said. “We’d talk about Pine City, and ‘It’s the attitude.’ The championship was won in Charlottesville, but the foundation was laid here in Pine City, and with all the kids that played for us. It’s been a great ride, it’s a wonderful thing. “
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NEWS BRIEFS Dunk tank returns to Pine County Fair
The Pine City Squires will again provide the ever popular Dunk Tank at the Pine County Fair. This is a great and fun fundraiser for several local organizations. The Pine City Squires will run the tank on the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 2. On Thursday,Aug.3, it will be Miss Teen Minnesota Co-Ed at the helm. On Friday, Aug. 5 the Miss Pine City Ambassador program will raise scholarship money, and on Saturday, Aug. 6 the Pine City and Hinckley Squires will man the tank. On Sunday, Aug. 7 the Minnesota Music Ambassadors will raise money for their educational European music tour. Splash into the fun, and support these great local organizations.
Update on missing persons search
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Dirt will fly in the Grandstand as the Pine County Fair demolition derby roars into action on Friday, Aug. 4.
FAIR: 125th Pine County Fair starts up Aug. 2 FROM PAGE 1
spaces within the building, and many of the tables bear nameplates showing that they have been donated in the memory of loved ones. GRANDSTAND EVENTS The Grandstand will be busy all five nights of the fair, with the Wednesday Truck Pull starting at 7 p.m., and the Tractor Pull on Thursday night at the same time. Starting on Friday, it’s demolition derby time. Freeway Jam will perform on Friday and Saturday for those settling into their seats before the action begins at 7 p.m. each night. Friday night includes the Minnesota State Championship Imperial Class Competition. The derby finishes up on Sunday starting at 4 p.m. MUSIC AND EVENTS The Whitesidewalls will kick off the 5-day fair on Wednesday, Aug. 2, performing from 4-7 p.m. at the Bandshell. On Thursday through
Sunday, music shows are scheduled at 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. with evening performances to follow. Also new in 2017 is Chainsaw Carvings by Ben Semler at 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The Craft Brew Rendezvous returns to the Bandstand on Saturday from 1-3 p.m. with the Elk River German Band playing beerhall tunes in the background. On Sunday morning at 10 a.m., a church service will be held at the Bandshell, with a gospel music performance to follow. Then, at 2:30 p.m., local performers will show their stuff at the Pine County Talent Show. There will be evening music in the Beer Garden during the Fair, and the Jolly Zuks will return on Aug. 6 from 2:30-6:30 p.m. for the annual Sunday polka party. KIDS’ EVENTS Besides Midway rides, kids are invited to take part in the Aug. 4, 12:30 p.m. Pedal Pull in the Grandstand and
the Scavenger Hunt starting at the Dairy Barn at 1 p.m. A Money Scramble will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 5 by the Grandstand, and on Aug. 6 the popular Kids Power Wheels Demolition Derby will entertain the crowds at 4 p.m. AND SO MUCH MORE... Early risers can start the day at 7:30 a.m. with a pancake breakfast at the 4-H building, visit booths of businesses and organizations and enjoy local crafts and talents in the exhibit halls and enjoy a wide variety of 4-H events and activities every day of the Fair. The Pine County Fun Run will start at 8 a.m. on Saturday morning at Pine City Beach. And the Pine County Fair Parade will march down Pine City’s Main Street starting at 4 p.m. on Aug. 5. With so much to do and see, the five big days of the 125th Pine County Fair are sure to fly by. Enjoy it all, and see you at the Fair.
Last week’s Pine City Pioneer story “DNA may offer hope after 50 years of heartbreak,” included information about how the families of missing persons may work with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to provide DNA samples in the hopes of identifying their loved ones. There will be one more opportunity to provide DNA and information at the Blue Earth County Justice Center, 401 Carver Road, Mankato, on Thursday, July 27, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact the BCA at 651-793-7000.
Pine Dragons PTO hosts School Supply Giveaway
On Thursday, Aug. 24 the Pine Dragons PTO group will host their annual School Supply Giveaway to provide the essential tools to local students as they prepare for the new school year. Any students in need of assistance in gathering their school supplies is invited to take part. “The giveaway isn’t limited to just Pine City students, any student in need is welcome,” said PTO President, Heather Peterson. The giveaway will take place at Journey North Church in Pine City, located at 840 Main Street South, from 6-7 p.m. For more information about Pine Dragons PTO or to get involved in this volunteer opportunity, visit their website at http://www.pinedragonspto.weebly.com You can also sign-up for text message reminders: Send a text to this number: 81010 With this message: @schsu55063
PTCC to offer Commercial Driving License courses
In an effort to provide short-term training in careers that are predicted to grow, Pine Technical & Community College will offer Commercial Driver License (CDL) courses this summer. Nationwide, the truck driving industry is projected to grow sx percent, and wages in Minnesota outpace the national average, according to the US Department of Labor. Statewide, the median salary for truck drivers is just over $43,000, with higher wages in the metro areas. “Truck driving is a high-demand industry that offers rock solid wages,” said Dawn Sandberg, program manager for PTCC’s Continuing Education and Customized Training. “We’re very excited to offer this six-week training to our community.” CDL students will learn equipment fundamentals for commercial truck driving, how to maneuver the truck through different obstacles, driving strategies and more. “The course will prepare students to take the CDL exam,” Sandberg said. Students will be allowed one DMV road test taken during the course with the college’s training truck. The course will be a mix of classroom work, videos, driving demos and hands-on driving both at the campus and on the road. Students will have the opportunity to train on newer, manual transmission trucks, as well as how to maneuver tractor-trailer combinations. “We really want our students to succeed,” Sandberg said. “So we do have microloans available to those who qualify, and we’ll provide students with job placement tools as well.” For more information, or to register for the course, individuals may contact Sandberg at 320.629.5184 or sandbergd@pine.edu.
Arrowhead Transit expanding Pine City services
Starting on Tuesday, Aug 1, Pine City Dial-A-Ride will begin at 7 a.m. New hours are Monday through Friday: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Also beginning on Aug. 1, on Monday through Friday at 9:30 a.m. the Pine City Dial-A-Ride will be picking up at the main office of Woischke’s Mobile Home Park at 18909 Island Resort Road. This bus will take a person wherever they need to go within Pine City. The bus returns to the Mobile Home Park at 1 p.m. To use this bus, a person must call the Arrowhead Transit dispatch. Prices are $1.25 per ride, or $22.50 for an unlimited monthly pass. Call 800-862-0175 and press option 6. MIKE GAINOR | THE PIONEER
Pine City kids (and kids at heart) will soon be flying high above the fairgrounds on rides in the Midway.
COUNTY: 3,000 known veterans in county FROM PAGE 1
Vietnam War. They are experiencing hearing loss and issues from exposure to Agent Orange. He said there are just under 3,000 known veterans in Pine County. • On the recommendation of Commissioner Steve Chaffee, the board approve a new environmental technician support position to help with enforcement and implementation of the Buffer Law. The person assigned to the position will also perform zoning duties. The new position will add $7,500 to the 2017 budget
needs and will be paid for out of this year’s $48,207 in state Buffer Aid. • The board recognized Pine County Attorney Reese Fredrickson, Probation Director Terry Fawcett and Health and Human Services Director Rebecca Foss for being selected to attend the School-Justice Partnership Certificate Program at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy in Washington, D.C. After attending the program, the team will be implementing goals including reducing truancy and out-of-home placement costs.
Learn to hunt pheasants with a mentor
Youth and families can apply through Monday, Aug. 21, to learn how to hunt pheasants with experienced hunters in October. Youth must be 12-17 years old as of the date of their hunt, have earned a firearms safety certificate and possess a small game license if required. Youth must have a parent, guardian or adult authorized by a parent or guardian accompany them as a mentor, without a firearm. The adult must also attend with the youth during the pre-hunt orientation. “These hunts can be the building blocks for a lifetime of rich experiences in the field,” said Mike Kurre, mentoring program coordinator with the Minnesota DNR. “Find out about equipment and skills you need to have safe and rewarding hunts.” In the family hunt, all participants can hunt, but they need to be 12 and older, have little to no pheasant hunting experience, and have the appropriate safety certificate, stamp and license. The hunts are provided through Pheasants Forever and the DNR. Applications and more details about the hunt are available online at mndnr.gov/discover by contacting Mike Kurre at 651-259-5193 or michael.kurre@state.mn.us.
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OBITUARIES
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Catherine C th i A A. Anderson Catherine “Casey” Ann (Davis) Anderson of Pine City died on Monday, July 17, 2017, at Ecumen of North Branch. She was 90 years old. She was born July 3, 1927, to John “Jack” and Bertha
(Hady) Davis in Pine City. On June 20, 1949, she married her high school sweetheart, Harold Anderson. In 1960, they moved to Duluth. This is where her “alter ego” of Phyllis Diller began. She relished the opportunity to impersonate her whenever asked. In 1973, they moved their family to Edina. While living in Edina, she began a new adventure in gourmet cooking and attending Vikings games. In 1986 upon returning to Pine City, she filled her days with so many activities and clubs. She loved being involved with the Miss Pine City organization, the Red Hats and multiple bridge clubs. She made lifelong friends wherever she lived. She was most proud of her love for reading; she was
never lonely because she always had a book to keep her company. She will be especially missed by her children, grandchildren and so very many wonderful friends. Don’t forget your big earrings. She was preceded in death by mother, Bertha Davis; husband, Harold Anderson; granddaughter, Shannon Verville and daughter-in-law, Anne Marie Anderson. She is survived by children, Peter Anderson of Pine City, Carrie (Dan) Verville of Ham Lake, Bruce (Sherri) Anderson of Pine City and Colleen (Craig) Reeves of Zimmerman; grandchildren, Lindsey Anderson, Michael Anderson, Jodie (Brian) Menz, Andy Verville, Alex Anderson, Crystal (Andy) Fetsch,
Caitlin Reeves and Curtis Reeves; eight great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. Father Chuck Brambilla and Deacon Gene Biever celebrated a Mass of Christian burial for her on Monday July 24, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pine City. Burial took place at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Pine City. Memorials preferred to: A Place for You, 220 3rd Avenue NE, Pine City, MN 55063 or a charity of your choosing. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City - Swanson Chapel. www. FuneralAndCremationService.com.
‘No one, when he has lit a lamp, puts it in a cellar or under a basket, but on a stand, that those who come in may see the light. The lamp of the body is the eye. Therefore when your eye is good, your whole body is also full of light; but when it is evil, your body also is full of darkness. Therefore see whether the light that is in you isn’t darkness. If therefore your whole body is full of light, having no part dark, it will be wholly full of light, as when the lamp with its bright shining gives you light.’
WEATHER DATE HIGH 7/17 87° 7/18 76° 7/19 79° 7/20 85° 7/21 79° 7/22 86° 7/23 73°
LOW 53° 57° 52° 58° 62° 62° 57°
PRECIPITATION 0.44” 0.09” 0.07” 0 0.05” 0 0
— Luke 11:33–36, World English Bible
WORSHIP GUIDE
Church of Christ
Grasston Baptist Church
815 7th St. SW, Pine City 10 a.m. Bible Study 11 a.m. Worship Service 4 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible Study. Contact: Greg Douvier 320-420-1302
402 N. Oak St. Grasston, MN 55030 www.grasstonbaptist.org info@grasstonbaptisit.org 320.396.2645 Worship Service 9:30am Sunday School 10:45am
Hands for Pine City
Dale Evangelical Free Church
Outreach Church Meeting at Pine City Library Community Room, 300 5th St. SE P.O. Box 164 Sunday NIGHTS 5-6PM Pastors Julie & Brad Samuelson 320-496-3009 Hands4PC@gmail.com Facebook fan page: Hands for Pine City Existing to be the hands of Jesus to Pine City
45268 Brunswick Rd, Harris, MN 763-689-5817 Pastor/Teacher Dr. Harvey Martin Sunday School, all ages 9:00 am Sunday Service 10:25 am www.daleefc.com Awana, Wed. 6:30-8:00pm Youth, Wed. 6:30-8:00pm
First Presbyterian Church 405 Main St. S., Pine City 320-629-3592 Rev. Rob Spahr www.firstprespinecity.org 10:00 a.m. Sunday School-all ages, No Sunday School-June-August 10:30 a.m. Worship Celebration Wednesday @ 6:15 p.m. Youth Group
Henriette Community Church
Grace Baptist Church
Hinckley Seventh Day Adventist
1 mile Southwest of Pine City on Fairway Road (next to I-35) 320-629-1374 Pastor Tim W. Stratton 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 11:00 a.m. Preaching Service, 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. 7:30 p.m. Wed. Bible study, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Master Clubs for children ages 4 to 6th grade.
550 1st St. NE, Hinckley 320-384-6167 Pastor: Carlos Rodriguez Services, Saturday, 11 a.m. Fellowship lunch 1st and 3rd Saturday following services.
(Free Methodist) One mile North of Henriette on HWY 107 • 320-679-4875 Pastor Marvin Miller Sunday School, 9:00a.m.; Sunday morning Worship, 10:15 a.m.
Hope Lutheran Church Grasston Dean Oelfke, Pastor 320-396-3925 hopelutherangrasston.org
Summer months starting May 27: Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Worship Service; Holy Communion first and third Saturdays and festival days.
Livinghopepinecity@gmail.com Sunday Mornings: Life Class 9 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m.
Pomroy Chapel
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
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.
Open Arms Church of God
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 535 8th St. SW, Pine City 320-629-2935 Monsignor Alek Suchan www.icchurchpinecitymn.org office@icchurcpinecitymn.org Mass: Saturday 5 pm, Sunday 10 am, Confession: Saturday 4-4:30pm, Sunday 9:15-9:45am
Journey North Church Current location: 840 Main St S, behind A&W. Pastor Tim Adams 320-629-6111 Sunday Services: 9 & 10:30 a.m. Nursery, toddlers and KidVenture programs during both services. www.JourneyNorthChurch.com
Living Hope Christian Center Pastor Jeremy Langmade Assembly of God 11914 Fairway Rd. SW, Pine City ¾ mile West of I-35 on Pokegama Lake Road 320-629-6136
915 W. 8th St. Rush City, MN Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Call 320-358-3818 for weekly Bible studies and youth activities.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
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.
South Pine Baptist Church
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 5:30 p.m. with summer Sunday school for preK-6th
Pine City Evangelical Free 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
Meeting at Pine City Library Community Room 300 5th St SE, Pine City, MN Pastor Dennis Eng 320-336-9292 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible study at 7p.m. (Call for location) www.southpinebaptist.org
Zion Lutheran Church 410 Main St. S, Pine City Worship 9 a.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Growing in Grace Preschool Mon-Wed- Fri a.m. Pastor Glen Kleppe 320-629-3683
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REUNIONS Pine City High School Class of 1977 Reunion
The PCHS Class of 1977 Reunion will take place Saturday, Aug. 12, 4 p.m., at Wings North, 19379 Homestead Rd., Pine City. Cost is $25 per person at the door. RSVP to Nsilesky@aol.com.
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Royal Neighbors help green-up Black Dog Hill Shelter Royal Neighbors Grasston Chapter 5146 presented several trays of vegetable and flower plants, seeds, onion sets and two large bags of potting soil to The Black Dog Hill Shelter. Pictured left to right: Staff member Kari Moe; Royal Neighbor members, Don Damann, Dorothy Johnson and Bernadine Damann.
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Patriotic pooch The Karas family’s dynamic doggy was literally jumping for joy this past Independence Day.
PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER July 17 - 23 Theft, burglary, vandalism
July 17, 1:26 p.m., report of theft, Main St., Pine City South. July 17, 5:02 p.m., report of theft, Island Resort Rd., Pokegama Twp West. July 18, 6:29 a.m., report of property damage, 570th St., Rock Creek West. July 18, 12:34 p.m., report of theft, Westchester Dr., Pine City North. July 18, 7:27 p.m., report of theft, Liberty Rd, Pine City Twp West. July 19, 11:37 a.m., report of shoplifter, Evergreen Sq, Pine City South. July 20, 9:38 a.m., report of property damage, 3rd St., Pine City South. July 21, 12:35 p.m., report of theft, 560th St., Rock Creek West. July 22, 2:24 a.m., report of vehicle attempted theft, Wildflower Rd., Pine City Twp West. July 22, 10:16 p.m., report of property damage, Main St., Pine City South.
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July 17, 1:56 a.m., report of suspicious activity, Evergreen Sq, Pine City South. July 17, 3:20 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 10th St., Pine City South. July 18, 8:40 p.m., report of animal disturbance, Pokegama Lake Rd., Pine City Twp West. July 19, 5:49 p.m., report of ATV patrol, Par Cir., Pine City Twp West. July 19, 10:13, report of open door, 5th st., Pine City South. July 22, 7:06 a.m., report of recovered vehicle, Saint Croix Rd., Pine City Twp West. July 22, 1:05 p.m., report of domestic, 5th Ave, Pine City North. July 22, 3:08 p.m., report of crank 911 call, Deer Valley Rd, Pine City Twp East. July 23, 12:31 a.m., report of loud party, Oak Dr., Pine City Twp West. July 23, 9:24 a.m., report of animal disturbance, 9th Ave, Pine City North.
Fires and accidents July 17, 10:47 p.m., report of vehicle fire, Rolling Hill Rd., Pokegama Twp West.
Jail roster July 17, Brandi Kay Disbrowe, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, drugs5th degree- poss... July 17, Geoffrey Alexander Galatovich, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, disorderly conductoffensive/abusive... drugs5th drgree- poss... July 17, Edleena Marie Milton, Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedu, under sentence, drugs- poss/procure/control su... July 17, Bruce Arlen Steffen, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, trafficdriving license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released July 17. July 17, Ronald Leo Brant, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic-DWI4th degree drive while imp... DUI- 3rd degree- refusal to submit...Released July 18. July 17, Judy Ann Hockbein, warrant, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, disorderly conduct-offensive/abus... Released July 18. July 17, Timothy Michael Johnson, prob/parole violation, DUI-operate snowmobile or ATV und...Released on July 18. July 17, Jason Taylor Merschdorf, warrant, prob/parole violation, remand-bail, aslt-domestic aslt-misd... Released July 18. July 17, Elizabeth Ann Vogel, warrant, Pine County warrant, no days- set com, theft-$500 or less - M...Released July 18. July 17, Victor Lee Bowen, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable cause, domestic abuse no contact order-...Released on July 19. July 17, Christopher Curtiss Golly, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, remand-bail,aslt- domestic asltmisd...Released on July 19. July 17, Joshua Jon Mugge, warrant, Pine County writ, possesses any type of firearm/amm..., drugs-aggravated controlled sub...Released July 19. July 18, Jacob Burton Lloyd Tenquist, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, burg- 2nd degree- res- forced- unknown, theft-take/use/transfer movable pro, stolen prop-poss-other prop-$501-$2... July 18, Casey David Rote, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, trafficdriving license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Re-
leased July 18. July 18, Kayde Marie Mader, book and release, summons, public assistance/ food stamp/food..., wrongfully obtaining assistance-T... Released July 18. July 18, Sheila Ann Ives, book and release, summons, theft- by swindle. Released July 18. July 18, Tessa Marie Canty, Pine County warrant, under sentence, drugs5th degree- poss/procure/control, possess sche... Released July 18. July 18, Alfonzo Jermont Allen, hold for another agency, drugs- 2nd degree- poss...Released July 18. July 18, Katherine Paulene Buckholtz, awaiting trial/court, remand-RPR, probable cause, trafficDWI- 4th degree drive while imp... Released July 19. July 18, Christopher Ray Nelson, hold for other agency, violate no contact order-posses, weapon- poss- convicted felon-firea...Released July 21. July 18, Scott Richard Gottlieb, under sentence, hold for other agency, govt- contempt of court fe... traffic- DUI- 3rd degree; probable cause, fugitive from justice from other...Released July 21. July 18, Cristina Ann Brooks, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- poss...; hold other agency, probation violation- gm...Released July 23. July 19, Lance Allen Nutter, warrant, remand-bail, family offense- nonsupport of spouse. July 19, Brian Keith Puckett, warrant, remand-bail, stolen prop- receiveother prop- $250, forestry- open buring- prohibited MA, GA... July 19, Howard Lawrence Wanna, hold for other agency, CSC- registration of predatory offen... July 19, Yvonne Rene Ramos, book and release, summons, aslt- 5th degree- inflict or attempt bod...Released July 19. July 19, Joseph Ryan Koran, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, criminal vehicular operation- gr...Released July 20. July 19, Krista Marie Buelt, awaiting trial/court, remand-RPR, probable cause, traffic- DUI-3rd degree- alcohol conc over...Released July 20. July 19, Waylon James Snyder, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable cause, traffic- driving license- driving
after cancellation- inimical to public sa...Released July 21. July 20, David Alan Carr, warrant, remand-bail, theft-$500 or less- M. July 20, James Thomas Tuttle, probation violation, remand-hold, distribute via electronic communica... July 20, Petie Jay Williams, under sentence, traffic-DUI-3rd degree- alcohol conc over .0... July 20, Angelia Alice Worley, Pine County warrant, govt-false name to police officer; sentence, falsely reporting police miscondu...Released July 21. July 20, Gary Ronald Roberts, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, trespassing- business. Released July 21. July 20, Cheryl Jean Mishler, awaiting trial/court, remand-RPR, probable cause, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree, alcohol conc over... Released July 21. July 20, Harry Morris Kiyee, hold for other agency, drivers license- driving without...Released July 21. July 20, Timothy Arthur Coler, hold for other agency, probation violation-fe...Released July 21. July 21, David Lawrence Robertson, Pine County warrant, contempt of court-fail to pay order. July 21, Melanie Jean Sharp, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, crim dam prop- 1st degree- $1001 and great, disturb- disorderly conduct. July 21, Justin Kane St John, awaiting trial/court, remand-RPR, probable cause, traffic- driving after revocation, insurance- no proof, mv reg- unregistered- alter/deface, govt- evading mv tax- gm. Released July 21. July 21, Jacob Dean Reesey, book and release, summons, drugs- 5th degree- procure/possess/... Released July 21. July 21, Daniel Joseph Dronen, book and release, summons, check forgery- make or alter a che..., forgery- offer or pass counterfeit. Released July 21. July 21, Dennis Wayne Benjamin, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- driving license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public sa... Released July 21. July 22, Maria Michelle Bigbear, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- driving after revocation. July 22, Matthew Dylan Gorman, Pine County warrant, traffic- open bottlepossess, drugs- 5th degree- possess
schedu..., weapon- poss... July 22, Eric Anthony Klaysmat, hold for other agency, disturb- disorderly conduct. July 22, Lon Darin Powers, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, probation violation- fe...; probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- poss... July 22, Wesley John William Premo, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degree- poss... July 22, Jeremy Paul Scheuneman, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assault- 5th degree- fear of bodily h..., domestic aslt- misd. July 22, Peter Harold Stevens, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, govt- obstruct legal process- inter..., disorderly conduct- offensive/abus... Released July 22. July 22, Edward James Lawson, hold for other agency, probation violation- fe. Released July 23. July 22, Eric Duane Krogh, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, trafficDWI- 4th degree drive while imp, DUI- 4th degree .08 or more in..., drivers’ licenses- driving restr... Released July 23. July 23, Ashley Elizabeth Landeen, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- poss... poss/sale hypo syringe/needle, traffic- allow operation unisured vehi... July 23, Drew Timothy Nelson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- poss... July 23, Ashley Lynn Norell, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs3rd degree- poss... weapon- poss -convicted felon-... July 23, Jordan Michael Norring, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, weapon- poss- convicted felon... drugs- 3rd degree- poss... fleeing police officer in motor veh... July 23, Gary Ronald Roberts, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, disturb- disorderly conduct. July 23, Roy Alden Shabaiash Jr., Pine County warrant, aslt- domestic asltgm. July 23, Randall Wayne Nickaboine Jr., hold for other agency, warrant, trespassing- building or dwelling-.. Released July 23.
There have been 1,390 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2017.
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NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has been made in the terms and conditions of the Declaration of Pathfinder Village – St. Croix Owners Association, Inc., (hereinafter the “Declaration”) recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Pine County, Minnesota on June 23, 2011, as Document No. 495140, which covers the following property: Legal Description: Lot 2, Block 2, Pathfinder Village-St. Croix 11th Addition, Pine County, Minnesota PID: R09-6313-000 THAT pursuant to said Declaration, there is claimed to be due and owing as of June 12, 2017, from James P. Smith, title holder, to Pathfinder Village – St. Croix Owners Association, Inc., a Minnesota non-profit corporation, the amount of $5,464.44, for assessments, late fees and collection costs, plus additional assessments and other amounts that may have accrued since the date of this notice, including the costs of collection and foreclosure; THAT prior to the commencement of this foreclosure proceeding, Lienor complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said lien, or any part thereof; THAT the owner has not been released from his financial obligation to pay said amount; THAT pursuant to the Declaration, said debt creates a lien upon said premises in favor of Pathfinder Village – St. Croix Owners Association, Inc., as evidenced by a lien statement dated April 28, 2017, and recorded on May 3, 2017, in the office of the Pine County Recorder as Document No. A-533089; THAT pursuant to the power of sale granted by the owners in taking title to the premises subject to said Declaration, said lien will be foreclosed by the sale of said property by the sheriff of said County at the Pine County Sheriff’s Office, 635 Northridge Drive NW, City of Pine City, County of Pine, State of Minnesota, on August 17, 2017, at 10 a.m., at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, to pay the amount then due for said assessments, together with the costs of foreclosure, including attorney’s fees as allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by the unit owners, their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of said sale. DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the owner must vacate the property if the account is not brought current or the property redeemed under Minn. Stat. § 580.23 is February 17, 2018. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m. REDEMPTION NOTICE THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE OWNER, THE OWNER’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Pathfinder Village – St. Croix Owners Association, Inc., Lienor Dated: June 12, 2017 By /s/ Nigel H. Mendez Nigel H. Mendez (0347917) Carlson & Associates, Ltd. 1052 Centerville Circle Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 (651) 287-8640 ATTORNEY FOR PATHFINDER VILLAGE – ST. CROIX OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27 and August 3, 2017
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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 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 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 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
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-17-63 Estate of Jerry Dean Johnson, Decedent. NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on Aug. 30, 2017, at 10:00 am, a hearing will be held in this Court at 635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 320, Pine City, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Jason D. Johnson, whose address is 58412 Fleming Road, Bruno, MN 55712 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the 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 Estate. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. BY THE COURT Dated: July 13, 2017 /s/ Heather M. Wynn Judge of District Court (signed by Deputy) Dated: July 13, 2017 /s/ Lu Ann Blegen Court Administrator (signed by Deputy) Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court Bjorklund, Nicole (Pine Court Administration) Jul 13 2017 10:55 AM Attorney for Petitioner Jacob J. Baker Hanft Fride, P.A. 1000 U.S. Bank Place 130 West Superior Street Duluth, MN, 55802 Attorney License No: 302004 Telephone: (218) 722-4766 FAX: (218) 529-2401 Email: jjb@hanftlaw.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 27 and Aug. 3, 2017 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-17-54 Estate of Paul Thomas Feifarek, Decedent. NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS. It is Ordered and Notice is given that on the 8th day of August, 2017 at 10 o’clock a.m., a hearing will be held in the above-named Court at 635 Northridge Drive N.W., Pine County Courthouse, Pine City, Minnesota for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Heather Mossow, whose address is 2401 13th St. S.W., Austin, MN 55912, as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an unsupervised administration. Any objection to the Petition must be filed with the Court prior to or at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed, the personal representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate, including the power to collect all assets, pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses, and sell real and personal property, and do all necessary acts for the Estate. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: June 22, 2017 /s/Judge Heather M. Wynn (signed by Deputy) Dated: June 22, 2017 /s/Lu Ann Blegen Court Administrator (signed by Deputy) Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court
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Bjorklund, Nicole (Pine Court Administration) Jun 22 2017 1:46 PM Attorney for Petitioner: Robert J. Polski, Jr., #87439 101 E. 5th Street, Suite 1500 St. Paul, MN 55101-1819 Ph: 651-224-1776 Fax: 651-224-4883 E-mail: polskilaw@aol.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 27 and Aug. 3, 2017 Summary Minutes of the City of Rock Creek July 6, 2017 Mayor Saari called the Rock Creek City Council meeting to order at 7PM. Members Present: Craig Saari, Sam Christenson, Dick Johnson, Joe Babolik and Pam Hinze. Others present: Jim Mevissen Johnson moved seconded by Babolik to approve the June 1, 2017 minutes. Motion passed unanimously. Christenson motioned seconded by Hinze to have the five city owned parcels on 560th Street surveyed. Motion passed unanimously. Christenson motioned seconded by Hinze to have the city owned parcel on Glendale Avenue surveyed. Motion passed unanimously. Babolik moved seconded by Christenson to approve the Off-Sale Liquor License for the Rock Creek Pit Stop / Paul & Sue Pogones. Motion carried all in favor. Hinze moved seconded by Babolik to approve the Liquor Licenses for the Cricket Bar / Angie Prokott. Motion carried all in favor. Johnson moved seconded by Christenson to approve the Liquor Licenses for the Time Out Bar & Grill / Bob Pasket. Motion carried all in favor. Babolik moved seconded by Johnson that the City declines a 2018 donation to the Initiative Foundation. Motion carried all ayes. Hinze motioned seconded by Babolik to recap the tires and purchase carbide cutting blades for the grader, and purchase a joystick for the challenger. Motion carried all ayes. Hinze motioned seconded by Babolik to reappoint Loreal Lindstrom for a 3rd term and Derek Sachs for a 2nd term on the Planning Commission. Motion passed all ayes. Hinze moved seconded by Johnson to set the August Council meeting for Tuesday August 1, 2017 at 7PM. Motion carried all ayes. Hinze motioned seconded by Johnson to approve payment of check #’s 14051 – 14086 and e-transfers totaling $76,952.13. Motion passed all in favor. Johnson moved seconded by Christenson to adjourn at 9:34PM. Motion passed all in favor. Sandra Pangerl City Clerk Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 27, 2017 POKEGAMA TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ON INTERIM USE PERMIT Notice is hereby given in accordance with the Pokegama Township Zoning Ordinance, that the Planning Commission of Pokegama Township will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 10th 2017; 5:00 pm, at the Pokegama Town Hall, Pine City, Mn. 55063, The hearing is for a Interim Use Permit request to operate a Temporary Asphalt Plant to provide materials to County Roads #13 & #14 road projects. This application was submitted by Chris Miller, Hardrives Inc. The location of plant would be located at; Michael Aderman’s, 18076 Beroun Crossing Rd., Pine City. The Township of Pine City encourages interested parties to attend public meetings and comment on the issues being discussed. If you wish to provide comments and are unable to attend the meeting, written comments may be submitted to or delivered to, the Township Zoning Department prior to the time of the hearing. These written comments will be made a part of the official record. Questions regarding this matter can be directed to the Township Planning and Zoning Department at 320-629-2877or e-mail: pokezoning@yahoo.com. Date: July 18, 2017 Gordon Johnson, Township Planning Zoning Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 27, 2017 POKEGAMA TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ON MINOR SUBDIVISION Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 5 of the Township Subdivision Ordinance, that the Planning Commission of Pokegama Township will hold a public hearing
August 10th, 2017 at 5:00 pm, at the Pokegama Town Hall, 18336 Town Hall Rd., Pine City, Mn. 55063, The hearing is for a four (4) lot minor subdivision located off Contrast Rd. The applicant is Dan Erickson of 22078, Contrast Rd. Pine City. The Township of Pokegama encourages interested parties to attend public meetings and comment on the issues being discussed. If you wish to provide comments and are unable to attend the meeting, written comments may be submitted to or delivered to, the Township Zoning Department prior to the time of the hearing. These written comments will be made a part of the official record. Questions regarding this matter can be directed to the Township Planning and Zoning Department at (320) 629-3719. Date: 18th of July, 2017 Gordon Johnson, Township Planning Zoning Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 27, 2017
POKEGAMA TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ON VARIANCE REQUEST Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 21 of the Township Zoning Ordinance, that the Board Of Appeals and Adjustments of Pokegama Township will hold a public hearing August 10th, 2017 at 5:00 pm, at the Pokegama Town Hall, 18336 Town Hall Rd., Pine City, Mn. 55063, The hearing is for variance that if approved, would allow property owner to subdivide his property using other than On-Site Septic Systems VS Standards Systems. This variance request was submitted by Dan Erickson, located off 22078 Contrast Rd. Pine City. The Township of Pokegama encourages interested parties to attend public meetings and comment on the issues being discussed. If you wish to provide comments and are unable to attend the meeting, written comments may be submitted to or delivered to, the Township Zoning Department prior to the time of the hearing. These written comments will be made a part of the official record. Questions regarding this matter can be directed to the Township Planning and Zoning Department at (320) 629-3719. Date: 18th of July, 2017 Gordon Johnson, Township Planning Zoning Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 27, 2017
POKEGAMA TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given that the Pokegama Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 10th, 2017 at 5:00 pm, at the Town Hall, 18336 Town Hall Rd. Pine City. The purpose of this hearing is to obtain comments and suggestions from the public on proposed amendments to the Township Zoning Ordinance. The proposed ordinance changes will reflect permitted uses allowed within the Commercial District, specifically residential uses. Because of the nature of this ordinance change, all areas of the Township may be affected. The Township of Pokegama encourages interested parties to attend public meetings and comment on the issues being discussed. If you wish to provide comments and are unable to attend the meeting, written comments may be submitted to or delivered to, the Township Zoning Department prior to the time of the hearing. These written comments will be made a part of the official record. Questions regarding this matter can be directed to the Township Planning and Zoning Department at (320) 629-3719. Date: July 21st 2017 Gordon Johnson, Township Planning Zoning Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 27, 2017
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Baseball squad travels to tourney, takes home first place The Pine City U15 baseball team traveled to Foley for the Central Minnesota baseball league’s yearend tournament this past weekend. They defeated Mora 4-0 in the Championship game to take home the 1st place medals. Team members front row: Lukas Struss, Caleb Fromm, Daniel Rike, Gabe Westbrook, Ethan Blatz. 2nd row: Coach Corey Fromm, Malachi Ennen, Mason Loucks, Luke Fabini, Duke Waxberg, Christian Fromm, Johan Pankan, Delphin Cruz, Coach Jon Cruz and Coach Tim Struss.