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YEARS AGO: Ancient fish brought up from the depths of Pokegama Lake. P7

Local wine named best in state Northern Hollow Winery’s ‘La Crescent’ wins Governor’s Cup

BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Jim Truehart of Northern Hollow Winery didn’t start out by making award-winning wine. In fact, he didn’t really drink the stuff.

“I was never into wine,” Truehart said. “But my wife [Deanna] bought me a winemaking kit 14 years ago. She was on her way to the hospital to have our firstborn, and she didn’t have a Christmas gift for me. So she stopped and bought me this

winemaking kid while she was in labor.” And, according to Truehart, that first batch of raspberry wine he made was ... not award winning. “To me, it was undrinkable,” he said. “That just made

me want to learn, you know, why, what went wrong. And then learning the different techniques and processes of winemaking really intrigued me, because there is so much SEE WINE, PAGE 15

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Local author Joe Hobson has taken his characters through five “Snake River Adventures” books, but says ‘The Glory of the Snake” will be the final chapter.

Hobson takes readers on last ‘Snake River Adventure’ BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Joseph Hobson has been exploring the waterways around the Pine City area for years, in both his boat and his imagination. His memories of times on the Snake River come together with stories of his young characters in “Glory of the Snake,” the fifth and final installment of his “Snake River Adventures” series. “I have three boys,” Hobson explained. “We have gone to every one of these places – Pokegama Creek, Cross Lake, Bear’ Ear, Pokegama Lake, Snake River.” The stories in the books are meant for children, but the children in the books, who call them-

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Swinging into the tennis season Lydia Adams steps smoothly into a shot at the Pine City Power Tournament on Aug. 21. Story on Page 10, and full Dragon Sports Preview in next week’s Pine City Pioneer.

selves the “River Rats,” have grown up from ages 7, 8 and 10 into their college years. “It’s a nice clean book for kids,” Hobson said. “They’ll relate to the stories. And older people love the stories too because they did those things. They floated around on rafts, swung from ropes, things like that. “They’re just fun stories,” Hobson continued. “Things that happened to us, mostly. And then I embellish a little.” He smiled. “Only a little,” he said. The book includes exciting episodes, like an encounter with a black bear and a capsized SEE SNAKE RIVER, PAGE 15

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Women in Welding class at Pine Technical & Community College graduates BY AMY DOEUN NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

On Tuesday, Aug. 15 Pine Technical and Community College graduated their first class of “Women in Welding.” Nine women completed the course and attended an intimate graduation ceremony in the school’s auditorium. Dwayne Green, Director of Employment Training, was a supervisor for the women in welding program. “I stood in front of the class when it started. I thanked you all for enrolling. You are the first group of 84 women. Thank you for taking the chance. It is a non-traditional program. It hasn’t been done on this size before. Congratulations for making it through the program. I am hoping that there weren’t too many bumps on the road. I know your family had to make some sacrifices.” The classes were held daily from 3:30-9 p.m., “for weeks on end so family had to make sacrifices. You took chances and completed this program; you told yourself that you could do it. I encourage you to take the next step and keep working toward your goal.” Joe Mulford, president of the college said, “These are our favorite events of the year. This is what it always comes down to. Helping people and recognizing accomplishments. Not everyone completes it. It is college level work. You just did. They call it life-long learning for a reason. This is the first step. It doesn’t teach everything we know about welding; it isn’t humanly possible [to teach that in one course].” He went on to say, “It takes money, teams and time to make all this happen. You did the hard work, showed up and completed the course. We have employers lined up all over looking for qualified workers.” Rick Olseen, from Representative Rick Nolan’s office of the 8th congressional district, attended the graduation. “I am a pretty good welder myself.”

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On Tuesday, Aug. 15 Pine Technical and Community College graduated their ﬁrst class of “Women in Welding.” Nine women completed the course and attended an intimate graduation ceremony in the school’s auditorium.

He advised the students to look for “transferable skills, cross skills, mechanical skills. There are so many avenues you can pursue. There are a lot of jobs that need those skills.” Kris Hanson worked closely with the students. “It has been an honor and a pleasure. I hope to assist them in getting employment. Some of you are looking for a change. Some of you are looking for one job, one income, and that is welding. I think back to when I was raising small children and 3-9 was a tough spot; you sacrificed a lot.”

One woman said, “I would work a full eight hours and then come here and the kids were at home and I was so tired but I knew we could keep doing it.” Stephanie Spencer has one young son. She learned about the program through the workforce center. She had been working doing PCA work and waitressing. She said of the program, “It is a great opportunity in the first place. They were really genuine and really wanted to help us.” Stephanie Fietek has two children. She learned about the

program through a Facebook post and decided to look into it. Currently she does security monitoring and emergency dispatch but she was, “looking for a career. . . I like the challenge. I like working with my hands.” Fietek’s young daughters stood by. Ginny said enthusiastically, “Now we see mom more.” Fietek explained that before she would often work evenings and weekends. “I am really happy to be in this field that is male dominated to the extreme.” A grant from the Women’s Economic Security Act

(WESA) made all this possible. There are more classes beginning soon and more grants available. The course is 120 hours. It is four weeks of training six hours a day. Green closed the program saying, “Thank you for achieving your goal and completing the course. This is not the end, this is the start of a new journey.” The names of the graduates include Cassaundra Buirge, Stephanie Fietek, Stephanie Spencer, Charity Combs, Nikki Thomas, Jodie Hackler, Wendy Meyer, Hailey Peterson.

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AUG. 24 PTO school supply give-away Pine Dragons PTO will be hosting a school supply giveaway on Thursday, Aug. 24, 6 - 7 p.m. at Journey North Church, Pine City. Anyone in need is welcome. Email pinedragonspto@gmail.com or visit www. pinedragonspto.weebly.com for more information.

Author visit in Rush City Scout & Morgan Books in Cambridge welcomes New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award-winning author, William Kent Krueger, on Thursday, Aug. 24, 6:30 p.m., to The Spare Room at Chucker’s Bowl in Rush City. Krueger will be sharing from his brand new book, Sulfur Springs, part of the Cork O’Conner series. Tickets are available at Scout & Morgan Books and Chucker’s Bowl and include appetizers, desserts and coffee. For more information visit scoutandmorganbooks. com or call 763-689-2474.

Bingo and banana splits We R Able celebrates National Banana Split Day by offering bingo and that all-time favorite summer ice cream treat at the SCRED building at 425 S. Dana Ave., in downtown Rush City, 6-7:30 p.m., on Thursday, Aug. 24. To make a donation of “white elephant” (re-gifted) items for bingo prizes, or to register, call 320-358-3616.

Mora’s Music in the Park The City of Mora’s Music In The Park summer concert series will feature the instrumental rock stylings of Nolan James at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24 in the gazebo of Library Park in downtown Mora. For more information visit www.ci.mora. mn.us.

Ruby’s Pantry The Ruby’s Pantry food distribution is the fourth Thursday of each month at the Armory in Pine City. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. and food distribution will take place Thursday, Aug. 24, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. For information call 651-674-0009 or visit www.rubyspantry.org.

AUG. 24 - 27 St. Croix State Park St. Croix State Park welcomes the public to see exhibits and get free check-outs including birding or fishing kits, GPS units and digital cameras. Feed wildlife ambassadors or borrow gear to catch water bugs beginning Thursday, Aug. 24 at 1 p.m. At 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25 learn some useful camping knots and make a paracord survival bracelet. On Saturday, Aug. 26 naturalist Megan Johnsen will lead a hike to Rutabaga Falls in Banning State Park in honor of the Askov Rutabaga Festival. Meet at 23 Hardware & Lumber at 1

p.m. to caravan. At 5 p.m. take a walk and learn to identify tasty wild edibles. On Sunday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. learn about migratory birds. Visit the website www. mndnr.gov/stcroix or call 320384-6615 for more information.

AUG. 24 - 27 Burnett County Fair The Burnett County Fair is Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 24 - 27, in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. The “Ultimate Truck Series” at the grandstand is set for 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25. A tug-of-war happens at the grandstand at noon on Saturday, the parade is at 3:30 p.m., and the demolition derby follows at 7 p.m. On Sunday a car show begins at 9 a.m., followed by a tractor and truck pull at 2 p.m. Friday is “Senior Citizens Day, and Saturday is “Family Fun Day,” with free ice cream cones for the kids. Sunday there’s a craft sale and farmers’ market beginning at 11 a.m. Visit www. grantsburgfair.com for a complete listing of times and events.

AUG. 26 & 27 Fur Post ‘Children’s Weekend’ Experience the 19th century while learning the skills of a voyageur at the North West Company Fur Post, Pine City, during “Children’s Weekend” on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 27 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Celebrate the last days of summer with toys, games and tests of skill. Costumed interpreters and hands-on activities will teach children about the values of trade goods and pelts, the canoe routes used by traders and the roles of the different groups who came together in the fur trade. For cost or information call 320-629-6356 or email: nwcfurpost@mnhs.org.

AUG. 29 Pine City Memory Cafe Individuals with memory loss and their caregivers and families are invited to come and enjoy fellowship and support with peers in a historic setting at the North West Company Fur Post, 12551 Voyageur Ln., Pine City, on Tuesday, Aug. 29 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Coffee, treats and enjoyable activities are provided at no charge. For more information call 320-629-6356 or visit nwcfurpost@mnhs.org.

We R Able presents a new concert series beginning Thursday, Aug. 31, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at the Chisago County Senior Center, 38790 6th Ave., North Branch. Vocalist Jenni Thyng is the featured performer. The series is called “Postage Stamp Concerts” because guests will write postcards during the intermission telling acquaintances, friends, family and area residents how it feels to be a participant in the arts experience. The event includes refreshments, plus postcards and stamps. There is a modest fee to attend. To register or get more information call 320-358-1211.

SEPT. 1 Red Cross blood drive An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Friday, Sept. 1, at the Pine County Courthouse, 635 Northridge Drive NW, from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Those who come out to give blood or platelets in September will receive a coupon for a free haircut via email. The coupon is valid through Nov. 11, 2017, at participating Sport Clips Haircuts locations. For an appointment to donate call the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.

SEPT. 2 Kids ages 8 and up are invited to the Mille Lacs Indian Museum on Saturday, Sept. 2 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to learn how to weave a dream catcher, a woven web believed to protect the dream world of the person who sleeps beneath it. For cost or information, call 320-532-3632.

The annual Pine City PRCA Championship Rodeo will take place at Heidelberger Farm Equipment at 3923 State Hwy. 70 three miles west of I-35 on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 2 and 3 beginning at 6 p.m. both days. There will be mutton bust’n, a calf scramble, wild cow milking, cowboy poker, a mechnical bull and much more. Live music with the Chad Edwards Band will follow the rodeo. For advance sale tickets or information, call 320-629-1122 or visit www.PineCityRodeo.com.

The Stoffel Family Memorabilia Museum will welcome visitors from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 3. 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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The 12th annual North Country Hillbillys Car & Truck Show will take place Saturday, Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Braham Covenant Church on County Hwy. 4 and State Hwy. 107 in Braham. Custom dash plaques will be given to the first 100 entrants. There will be prize drawings, a “Valve Cover Race” at 1 p.m., “Slow Ride Race” at 2 p.m., and a muffler rap contest at 3 p.m. There is no entry fee but non-perishable food items for the local food shelf are encouraged. For more information email orvis494@hotmail.com, call Les Orvis at 320-492-4579 or Mike Mason at 612-221-4295, or visit www.theNCH.com. On Saturday, Sept. 9 the St. Croix River Education District and We R Able will host “Dash for disabilities,” a 5k fun run/ walk beginning and ending at the Rush City Park (345 S. Dana Ave.). The run starts at 9 a.m. To sign up visit www.scred.k12. mn.us or call 320-358-1211.

The annual Andersons Rock Creek Relics threshing and sawing show will take place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9 and 10 at 54433 Forest Blvd. in Rock Creek. There will be tractor and auto parades, farming demonstrations, kids’ pedal pull, a corn maze, food, live music by Sonny Winberg and more. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. For more information visit www. andersonsrockcreekrelics.com or call 320-358-3130.

Sweetgrass basket workshop Learn the art of making a coil sweetgrass basket at this twoday workshop on Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 9 & 10, at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post. Sweetgrass is a fragrant sacred herb used in ceremonies and artwork by the Ojibwe. Refreshments and a light lunch are provided on both days. Registration is required three days prior. Call 320-5323632 or visit www.mnhs.org/ millelacs for more information.

THURSDAY 8/24 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 SUNDAY 8/27 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. MONDAY 8/28 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. Yellow Ribbon Group: Pine City American Legion, 7 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church WEDNESDAY 8/30 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Al-Anon: 725 2nd Ave. SW, Pine City, 12 p.m., 612-387-6094, David Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine City VFW Hall AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center THURSDAY 8/31 Pine City Council: 8 a.m., Pine Government Ctr., Pine City Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City Pine County LGBT: 7 p.m. Hinckley City Hall Comm. Room

SENIOR DINING Aug. 28 - Sept. 1 Monday: Country fried steak, whipped potatoes with gravy, green beans, wheat bread, sliced pears Tuesday: Spaghetti noodles, tomato meat sauce, broccoli normandy, garlic bread, ice cream Wednesday: Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, carrots, wheat bread, old fashioned triﬂe Thursday: BBQ chicken, potato salad, corn, wheat bread, butterscotch chip cookie Friday: Lemon pepper ﬁsh, baked potato with sour cream, steamed broccoli, wheat bread, mixed fruit 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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Dennis Pederson will speak about the history of scouting in the Rush City area from Tiger Cubs to Eagle Scouts. Dennis, a 42 year Scout Leader, will present this program on Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 7 p.m. at the North Chisago Historical Society meeting at the Rushseba Town Hall, on Old Highway 61, just north of Rush City. The public is invited to attend this event. For more information email ileneoh@gmail.com.

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The City of Mora’s Music In The Park summer concert series will feature the honky tonk and rockabilly sounds of Drivin’ Wheels at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 31 in the gazebo of Library Park in downtown Mora. For more information visit www.ci.mora.mn.us.

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If spring is a time of new beginnings, and summer is the season to make the most of every day of sunshine, then fall is when life gets a little more serious. That’s especially true for the younger folks. I have plenty of vivid memories of being a schoolkid, and still recall how harsh it seemed that summer had to end; that those blissful, lazy days would soon be replaced by sitting in a stuffy classroom and Editor’s having to listen to grownups talk about multiplication taSoapbox bles and stuff. So maybe it’s a leftover imMike pulse from those school days, feeling like autumn is a time Gainor to get out of vacation mode and back to reality. But maybe there’s something instinctual about it too. Colder weather is on its way, and for generations our ancestors had to stockpile supplies during this time of year for the frigid months ahead. And I know that long list of house and yard projects that I’ve been putting off has a pretty hard deadline ahead. This will be just our second fall without having a child at Pine City High School. It’s pretty different, being empty nesters. No frantic school shopping, no figuring out schedules and transportation. No headaches, no stress... But for all the parents with kids in school out there, you might not believe me now, but when it’s gone, you’re going to miss all that stress and hassle just a bit. There’s something magic about dropping your kid off at school on the first day of the new school year. Cherish those moments while you’ve got ‘em. For some, the school year has already practically started. Dragon cross-country, volleyball, football and girls tennis are already preparing for the upcoming fall season, and we’re looking forward to having full coverage for the Sports Preview edition coming next week – and to all the other concerts, plays and events coming up at our schools. Back when we were kids ourselves our parents had a book of poems by Shel Silverstein on the shelf, and I loved that stuff. Writing this got me remembering the one about Peggy Ann McKay, who said she could not go to school today because... “I have the measles and the mumps A gash, a rash and purple bumps... My hip hurts when I move my chin, My belly button’s caving in... What? What’s that? What’s that you say? You say today is .............. Saturday? G’bye, I’m going out to play!”

‘To try and fail is at least to learn; to fail to try is to suffer the inestimable loss of what might have been.’ Chester Barnard

As the school buses line up… … and the bells ring out, (do school bells still ring these days?) I’m guessing most everyone has a memory of something distinctive that happened during each of grades 1-6, and perhaps 7-12 as well. The rural school near my home closed the year I started first grade, so I rode the bus to Meandering Rush City Schools for twelve years. I with was a very shy litgirl, and a boy Margaret tle two years older traumatized me in Margaret first grade by barring the way for me Marty to go up the long stairway to the first grade room. Two older girls saw my predicament and rescued me by pushing the boy aside. I loved my teacher, Miss Grettum, because she let me play the triangle during music instruction. A cute new boy from Iowa sat behind me in second grade, and he was always whispering to me, causing me to turn around. My hair was done in French braids at that time. I was afraid of my teacher, Miss Poe-

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gel, because she jerked my braid to turn my head to the front as she walked past my desk, if I was listening to the boy’s whispers. Third grade found me with two special girlfriends who tried to evangelize me. When they asked where I went to Sunday School, I lied and told them Cambridge (a Rock Creek girl going all the way to Cambridge to church?). Then they asked me if I knew the meaning of Good Friday. I was too embarrassed to say I didn’t, so I feigned a sudden stomachache and asked Miss Efteland to call my daddy to come take me home. (I later came to know those answers, thanks be to God.) By fourth grade, we were brave enough to make mischief. During music, some of us conspired not to sing audibly, just mouth the words. As Miss Hruby walked down the aisle, she could tell I wasn’t singing aloud. She ordered me to the front of the room to sing “Lonely Little Petunia” by myself. I burst into tears, so she ordered Kathleen and Delora, “Go help the baby sing!” Another unfortunate outcome of fourth grade—we learned to read maps, but they were on the south wall instead of the north. All my life I have pointed east when referring to California; west when referring to New

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York. I do, however, realize where Wisconsin is because two of my sons live there. I hope maps are always on the north wall in our schools today. Fifth grade teacher, Miss Hammarstrand, cried one day after the superintendent visited our room. The reason? We were doing soap-carving, the room was a mess, and we students were extremely noisy while he was there. (I’m still sorry, Miss Hammarstrand.) A sixth grade boy and I had a crush on each other, so we conspired to ask to be excused for a lavatory break at a certain time. We simply met in the tunnel that connected our building to the lunchroom. All we did was look at each other shyly, hold hands for a couple minutes, and run back to our respective rooms. Sixth grade brought my favorite grade school teacher, Milfred Underland (later she became Mrs. Duane Moulton). She read aloud to us the story of “Heidi,” the Swiss girl. She brought out the best in all of us, and I will always remember her with love and admiration.

Margaret Marty is a writer and poet who is delighted to be living in retirement on the Rock Creek farm where she grew up.

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To the Editor: Dear friends, I wish to ask you a question. Can you successfully unplug from the electronic world we are in? By this I mean to go back to days when there was no internet or cellular phone communications. An age where only the wall-mounted phone and radio existed. I remember listening to the “Theater of the air” on the radio late at night. Some were running stories, and some were single episodes for that evening’s entertainment. It was a time when you had to use your imagination to go along with the many voices coming though the radio speaker. Some of you are going to think “Holy cow, is he old.” This may be true but I wholly enjoyed using my imagination to supplement the words I was hearing. The loss of this entertainment to so many today I feel is due to the cell phone. Youtube, Twitter and the like have all but killed an imagination of days ago. Can you put your phone down for an entire weekend and only use a regular camera to document the time with family and friends? The camera in the phone doesn’t count for the temptation is too easy to use all its other functions. Go back and enjoy the family you have minus the electronic monsters our world has created for us. You might say, “What if something bad happens?” I am not saying throw these items away, rather have them at hand in case of an incident. How many of you can do what I have asked? How many of you realize you are dependent upon these little monsters we have created and now rule most of our lives? I myself admit that Facebook is all but implanted into my daily routine. When I miss a day I feel a chunk of informative life has been denied me. I have missed days logging into Facebook but I seem to sit and scroll back through the lost days catching up on your posts that cross my page. I am a Facebook addict and I admit it. How is your world going? Are you an addict too? Martin Rike Pine City

To the Editor: In Minnesota, we understand the We are lucky to have Congressman Rick importance of a free press. It’s hard Nolan as our Congressman. He works tireto forget in our state – Minnesotans lessly to help communities in the 8th Disare among the most engaged cititrict secure grants and loans to improve zens in the countheir communities. A classic example is in try. Last year we Pine City, where his work with the Army again ranked first Corps of Engineers has secured a large in the nation in votpart of the funding for the city’s sewer and er turnout. Minnewater line replacement under the Snake sotans volunteer at River. This will save local tax payers lots the second highest of money and help the city move forward rate in the country. on this much needed infrastructure projAnd we usually ect. look to our local His efforts can be seen across the Eighth Amy Klobuchar U.S. newspapers as the Congressional District; in Itasca County rst stop for the inCongressman Nolan and our U.S. SenaSenator fiformation we need. tors helped get grants and loans to replace In my house three miles of wastewater pipe that is Amy growing up, it was falling apart. Similar efforts resulted in impossible to formillions of dollars for the Sky Harbor in Klobuchar get the importance Duluth for a runway and $800,000 for the of a free press. My Bemidji Airport to build new hangers. dad was a journalist. Congressman Nolan says Minnesota is As a reporter and a columnist, a donor state; we send more to Washingmy dad, Jim Klobuchar, covered it ton in taxes than we get back. Whereas all. On the night of the presidential some southern states get over $6 back for election in 1960, as a young stringevery dollar they send to Washington. He er for the Associated Press, he was is working to change that ratio by working among the first in the country – if to get more money back to Minnesota for not the first – to call the race for these much needed infrastructure projPresident John F. Kennedy. He was ects. fearless, whether it was reporting Charlie Rike from Moscow with a Soviet IntourPine City ist guide assigned to him at all times or taking tear gas covering protests outside of a political convention. Digging for the truth was his job. Finding the truth made it all worth it. From children with cancer to Minnesota veterans, he covered the stories of every day heroes, too. He believed that all stories needed to be told, and that by sharing these stories, we deepen our understanding of one another and become more united as a country. So, from a very young age, I understood the important role the press has played in our democracy. And today, I understand a free press

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is as important as ever. Minnesota reporters have been on the frontlines of major stories since the founding of our first newspaper in 1849. They’ve covered good times and bad. From enlisting with the Union in the Civil War, as Hastings Democrat publisher Charles P. Adams did in 1861, to tireless investigating and reporting on the abduction of Jacob Wetterling, Minnesota journalists have always been committed to telling our stories. Over the past few months, we have heard about “alternative facts.” We have heard an Administration official suggest that the press should “keep its mouth shut.” And we have even seen efforts to limit journalists’ access to elected officials. None of this is acceptable. Our founders enshrined freedom of the press in our Constitution for a reason. Thomas Jefferson said that our first objective as a nation should be to leave open “all avenues to truth,” and that the most effective way of doing that is through “the freedom of the press.” Today, Minnesota reporters continue their dogged pursuit of the truth day after day, story after story. That reporting is on display all across Minnesota, and the Minnesota Newspaper Association has played a big part in supporting Minnesota reporters for 150 years now. From Deborah Howell, who oversaw the Pioneer Press’s first Pulitzer Prize, to Mark Kellogg, the first Associated Press reporter to die in the line of duty, reporters all across our state are carrying forward a remarkable legacy. I’m determined to protect journalists and defend freedom of the press. My dad expects me to. The oath I took to “support and defend the Constitution” demands that I do.

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Highway Department looking at busy September said the count revealed 188.5 cars on a Saturday. It is a lot of traffic on a gravel road and for a township it’s a high priority, he said, but for the county it’s low priority. “At this point,” LeBrun said, “you could take it over for $6 million or $7 million. You kind of have to compare it with all the roads in our system. In the end, you guys have to look at it. Get Sandstone Township involved and Barry.” Commissioner Steve Hallan said there’s the possibility of a mile-for-mile exchange. “We can’t take on another 700 miles of roads,” he said. He noted the board had requests from Pine City Township and Pokegama Township. Chairman Matt Ludwig, who represents Sandstone Township, said Barry and Sandstone came to the board with their request. “In 30 years, does that make sense as a corridor road? Yes. The casino does create a demand on our system,” Lebrun added. LeBrun’s 5-year plan includes paving these roads in 2019: • County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 52 from Edgewood Road to County Road (CR) 157 • CSAH 67 from CSAH 55 to CSAH 9 • CR 157 from CSAH 40 to CSAH 52 This is a total of 3.1 miles of paving and are among the 48 projects in the 5-year plan. In other business:

• The board approved being the enforcing agency for the State’s Buffer law in June 2017. They are required to have a draft of the ordinance available for the State Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) by Nov. 1, 2017. BWSR wants the ordinance 60 days prior to that deadline for review. A public hearing on the ordinance was held prior to the regular board meeting. The county used a model ordinance from BWSR and the Association of Minnesota Counties. Pine County Attorney Reese Fredrickson advised the board not to limit the penalties

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Barry Township asked the board to look at taking over their portion of Government Road. Last year following the July 2016 ﬂooding, a crucial washout requiring reconstruction caught the township low on funds.

County Engineer Mark LeBrun told Pine County Commissioners, at last week’s regular meeting, the highway department is looking at a very busy September. He presented a 5-year highway improvement plan which will run from 2018 - 2022. The proposed plan calls for $31 million in road improvements and includes 13 projects which will be funded by the new transit sales tax. The board approved the transit tax which is expected to provide more money than the wheelage tax which it replaced. “I don’t think we’ll have a problem with what we budgeted for the first year,” LeBrun said. Over the next five years, 24 percent of the 10-ton paved roads in Pine County, including shoulders, will be resurfaced. That’s a total of 103 miles. The plan also includes 10 bridge replacements, 3.1 miles of reconstruction and a railroad crossing. LeBrun told the Pioneer the transit tax is doing well and will end when the county has accumulated the total amount necessary for the scheduled repairs or until the projects are complete. When either threshold is met, the board may choose to renew the plan. It would required a public hearing again for county taxpayers’ input.

He is also working on a 10year plan and said the sales tax is “really saving us.” LeBrun also told the board he had not received any negative feedback on the transit tax as he did with the wheelage tax. There was also discussion on Government Road which runs from Highway 48 east of Hinckley seven miles to Highway 123 in Sandstone. It is a major feeder between the two towns because of its proximity to Grand Casino Hinckley. Early this summer, Barry Township asked the board to look at taking over their portion of Government Road. Last year following the July 2016 flooding, a crucial washout requiring reconstruction caught Barry Township low on funds. Their levy is small and the state required they contribute $20,000 to the nearly $250,000 reconstruction project. The road was closed for four months awaiting the county’s completion of other projects which were in progress. It was finally completed in November 2016. Supervisors from Barry Township made their plea to the board to take over the road because of the cost to maintain it. Sandstone Township, which maintains the longest stretch of the road, was also present at the meeting in support of the county taking over the road. LeBrun told the board they had followed the State’s traffic count procedure and did a traffic count on a weekend. He

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Ancient ﬁsh caught in north bay of Lake Pokegama 10 Years Ago, 2007 Don Howard took over as Pine City’s administrator on Aug. 13. St. Mary’s Catholic School in Pine City turned 50 this weekend and the congreg gation celebrated its h history with a bash. Jerry Werner of P Pine City was drivi home from work ing w when he heard on h radio of the 35W his b bridge collapse. His first thoughts were o his daughter and of o others he knew who t traveled that route s he turned around so a and went back to s if there was anysee t thing he could do to h help the victims. The anniversary o the great Hinckley of fire will be marked b a special ceremoby n Sept. 1, when the ny 107-year-old granite Fire Monument in Memorial Cemetery is flooded with light for the first time in its history. The Pine City Heritage Players were holding auditions for their upcoming play, “Just Desserts.” Jason Sauter, Pine City, was one of the winners in a customer appreciation drawing conducted by Family Pathways Thrift Stores to thank their shoppers and kick off an upcoming road trip shopping special that awards discounts for visiting each of the seven Family Pathways thrift store locations. Local contestants took the county fair by storm with their performances at Pine County amateur Talent Show. Janae Belko won the pre-teen category with “Coat of Many Colors.” Jenny Richards placed second with “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Teen Band beat out the competition in the teen category with “Cat Scratch Fever.” Amanda Martin took second place with “Heartstrings.” The surest sign of summer’s end comes next week when the back-to-school open houses are held in Pine City.

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Publisher of the Pine City Pioneer on Aug. 17, she came back to her birthplace, to the community where she lived until she was 16 and the town where her children started school. A young gardener has been stealing the show all summer. Virginia Mold, 14, of Harris, has entered her terrarium in several competitions and has won ribbons every time. She claimed the overall grand champion title in the Pine Gardeners show last week. She wants to live on the water in rural Minnesota, teach secondary English and spend time with her friends. Country life suits the new Miss Pine City just fine. Jennifer Hagestuen will attend St. Scholastica College in Duluth to major in English, then hopes to teach in northern Minnesota. Over 40,000 empty pesticide containers were collected and recycled in Minnesota during 1992. About 25 counties administered the program at 23 collection sites in Minnesota. A woman’s softball team from Pine City claimed the District 6 title, the first time an East Central League team has ever accomplished the feat. Team members are Deb Bombard, Bonnie Olson, Carmen Mattison, Sue Linberger, Lori Youngbauer, Dawn Blazek, Michelle Greig, Sharon Henschell, Karen Goette, Dee Anderson, Dana Magaard Brenda Schwarz, Vickey Salway and Margie Blazek. The team is sponsored by Dr. Joe Nilsson, and coached by Roger Olson and assistant coaches Paul Pogones and Mike Youngbauer. Harold Eng, Braham, was recently nominated for the Minnesota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame. Eng is one of five candidates nominated to the Hall of Fame this year. Joe Falta, Pine County Master Gardener, recently received a special award from the office of Gov. Arne Carlson at the 1992 Master Gardener Conference. By matching his odd fish to a picture in Reader’s Digest North American Wildlife book, Jerry Lesch determined he snagged a fish with prehistoric ancestry. Lesch was fishing in the north bay of Lake Pokegama when he pulled in what he believes is a bowfin. His book identifies it as the only existing member of an ancient group of fish that normally live in quiet, weedy waters but can survive in mud.

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50 Years Ago, 1969 Pine City Country Club Inc., held its formal organizational meeting Tuesday evening Aug. 22 at which time a seven-member board of directors was elected. Named to the board were James D’Aoust, Ronald Wanless, Howard Ledin, John Nygren, L. W. Onken, Hoyt Haycock and Walter Duzan. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Broz celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 27 with a dinner at McGuire’s Supper Club in Arden Hills. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hagstrom on the birth of their son John Michael born Aug. 24. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gallik are the proud parents of a son, Mark Albert, born Aug. 24. Susan Peters, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Peters, and Colleen Schwarz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Schwarz, and both members of the Ambitious Pines 4-H Club of Pine City, will model their winning costumes at the Minnesota State Fair 4-H Dress Revue.

working with a crew at the state game farm released 90 Hungarian partridges in this area. The first real vacation in 24 years with the Northern Pacific is the situation Dave McLaughlin finds himself in this week and he’s having a hard time to keep from jumping into his clothes every time that early morning train whistle blows. Mr. and Mrs. Gust Strohkirch celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Aug. 23 with a large crowd of family and friends.

100 Years Ago, 1917 Pine County’s Big Loyalty picnic will be held at Hinckley and there will doubtless be one of the largest crowds ever gathered in the county in attendance. It will be “God speed” by the people in the county to the people in the selective draft for service in the national army. The brick front of the Engel and Jumer buildings on main street came loose. They were shored up at once and will soon be taken down and replaced.

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Long after Heidi (not her real name) identified the dysfunction and abuse taking place within her family, financial barriers kept her in her abusive relationship. She had invested her entire adult life into raising her children and was financially dependent on her husband. “Being financially vulnerable caused me to rationalize a myriad of abuse,” Heidi said. As is typical of abusive relationships, Heidi also found herself socially isolated without a large network of friends and family to ask for help. “I feared not being believed, since I spent quite a bit of energy in hiding my misery,” she said. Heidi also agonized about disrupting her children’s lives with shared custody, letting a judge decide her family’s future, and all the drama of the legal process. “Another huge barrier was admitting to myself that I could not fix everyone’s problems on my own,” she added. When Heidi finally found the courage to call the Refuge Network crisis line to seek help leaving her abuser, she could barely articulate the depths of despair. “I was at rock bottom and struggled to condense my story in a way that made sense to another human being,” she said. “To my relief, I didn’t have to. The advocate who took my call seemed to connect with my despair. Her empathy erased years of shame.” Heidi was invited by the crisis line advocate to come to Black Dog Hill Shelter, the Refuge Network’s shelter, and discussed ways Heidi could leave and get to the shelter safely. “My son and I arrived 12 hours later, terrified of the unknown,” she said. “We were shocked

to discover a shelter with a warm, cozy atmosphere surrounded by beauty in a country setting. We were shocked to discover a pantry full of food for us to choose from, bedrooms with comfortable beds, warm blankets and privacy.” While at the shelter, Heidi had access to advocates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, who were working hard to connect her with resources for rebuilding her and her son’s lives. “This is no easy process when you’re restarting life with one bag of belongings to your name,” Heidi said. The shelter provided transportation to medical appointments, therapy appointments and to court hearings. Advocates helped Heidi navigate the process of obtaining an order for protection when her abuser tried to locate her using cell phone technology. “Even more importantly,” Heidi said, “the advocates reminded me that I am not who my abuser said I was. They were my cheerleaders when I needed encouragement, and they were my rock when I needed to mourn my losses. I attended weekly domestic violence support groups and learned what healthy relationships are supposed to look like.” Safety planning for survivors of domestic abuse begins with the first call to the crisis line, Heidi said, and continues throughout their stay at the shelter. Planning for the future is solely dependent on a survivor’s individual goals, Heidi noted. Advocates aim to be person-centered in helping survivors find their next step. For some, legal advocacy in obtaining an order for protection or divorce is a priority. For others, finding affordable, stable housing takes precedence. Black Dog Hill Shelter has assisted

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survivors along the path of returning to college and finding employment, as well. A DESIRE TO HELP OTHERS After leaving Black Dog Hill Shelter and achieving success in her chosen field of work, Heidi found herself yearning to invest her life in advocacy. “As I mentioned before, I was at rock bottom when I called the Refuge Network crisis line,” Heidi said. “Black Dog Hill shelter was my soft place to land, and I benefited in miraculous ways during my stay at the shelter. The transformative power of experiencing advocacy isn’t something I could ever forget, because my life is proof of its efficacy.” As a survivor, and now advocate, Heidi stated that the number one reason women don’t “just leave” is they are being financially abused. All of the barriers that kept her from leaving are common among survivors of

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from more shelter space.” Finding affordable legal representation is a challenge, not only in Minnesota but across the nation, Heidi noted. Legal aid organizations are overwhelmed and stretched thin, and survivors often must represent themselves in a divorce because attorney’s fees are unaffordable. Although The Refuge Network retains a paralegal on staff and has several community advocates who can assist with completing court forms, they cannot give legal advice. There are free Law Clinics throughout the year offered by the organization where survivors can speak with an attorney for advice. Transportation in this area is a huge barrier, Heidi said. When women arrive at the shelter without a vehicle, they must rely on limited transportation only to basic, essential appointments. Black Dog Hill Shelter does not have resources

to transport survivors to and from work, to job hunt, or even to meet the basic requirements set by county programs as part of the requirement to receive county benefits. Public transportation can be unreliable. Black Dog Hill Shelter receives an enormous amount of community support through donations, which sends a message to survivors the community cares about their lives and their struggles, Heidi said. However, Heidi reminds everyone that domestic violence is a community problem that requires a community solution, and when the community supports its local domestic violence program, it changes lives. “It’s quite possible that if you’ve invested time or money in the Refuge Network, you have directly changed my life for the better,” Heidi said. “For that, a million thank yous. I intend to pay it forward.”

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The Pine County Attorney’s Office reports that on Aug. 21, David William Brown, Jr., 30, of Sandstone was sentenced to 60 months in prison on four felony files. The county attorney’s office obtained convictions on the top counts of the files. Brown has five prior felony convictions. The sentence is a guideline sentence under Minnesota law. On May 3, 2016, law enforcement executed a search warrant at a home on Cross Park Road in Brook Park. Brown had a warrant for his arrest. Law enforcement learned that Brown was hiding in a crawl space during the execution of the search warrant. A shotgun was in the living room of the residence with Brown’s personal items. Brown admitted possessing the shotgun. Brown is prohibited from possessing firearms because of prior felony convictions. Brown pled guilty to being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. On May 27, 2016, Brown and three others burglarized a residence on Sand River Road in Hinckley. Tools, a tool chest, electronics (television, radio, gaming system and games), keys to the property and vehicles, a hunting bow,

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NEWSLINE Balance program offered in Pine City This fall, the Family Pathways Aging Services Program will host an 8-week series titled “A Matter of Balance.” This award-winning program is designed to help participants manage falls and increase activity levels, emphasizing practical strategies to remain safe. Reduce the fear and increase your activity level. Sessions begin Sept. 12 from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and will be held every Tuesday through Oct. 31 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Pine City. For more information or to reserve a space, contact Maria Lourey-Bowen at 320-245-6865 or marialb@familypathways.org.

propane tanks, deer stand harnesses, and a Minneapolis Police Department jacket were stolen. The homeowner knew Brown because Brown worked for the homeowner during the summer of 2015 and suspected that Brown was involved. Some of the property, including the Minneapolis Police Department jacket, was later recovered from a home Brown was staying at in Brook Park. Brown pled guilty to second degree felony burglary. On June 29, 2016, Carlton County notified Pine County that a stolen truck was in the area. Law enforcement located the truck traveling on Highway 23 near Robinson Park in Sandstone. As law enforcement tried to stop the vehicle, it accelerated to 100 mph and fled east on Duxbury Road. The truck turned on Grace Lake Road and refused to pull over. At one point, the truck drove into the ditch to avoid spike strips set up by law enforcement. The truck turned on Highway 48 and drove into Wisconsin. Minnesota State Patrol stopped the truck in Wisconsin. The truck was driven by Brown. Law enforcement found methamphetamine pipes, hollow point ammunition and a ballistic vest in the truck. Brown pled guilty to fleeing police in a motor vehicle.

Spots remain for Pine City farmer training Spots still remain for the next class session of one of the most comprehensive farmer training initiatives in the country. The Land Stewardship Project’s Farm Beginnings Program will begin classes this October in Pine City. Farm Beginnings is a 12-month course that helps beginning farmers clarify their goals and strengths, establish a strong enterprise plan and start building their operation. Nine farmer-led classroom sessions will be held on Saturdays until March 2018, followed by on-farm tours and field days, as well as opportunities to connect with an extensive farmer network. In 2017, Farm Beginnings is marking its 20th year of providing firsthand training in low-cost, sustainable methods of farming. The course is designed for people of all ages just getting started in farming, as well as established farmers looking to make changes in their operations. Over the years, more than 800 people have graduated from the Minnesota-region Farm Beginnings course. Graduates are involved in a wide range of agricultural enterprises, including grass-based livestock, organic vegetables, Community Supported Agriculture and specialty products. For more information and to register for the course, see www. farmbeginnings.org, or contact Dori Eder at 612-578-4497 or dori@ landstewardshipproject.org.

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there statewide rules about Q: Are where I can place my dock? The DNR regulates the state’s public A: water for the benefit of all citizens. Although lakeshore property owners do not own the lake itself, they do have a right to place a dock to access a public water. Many activities that place structures into public waters require a permit from the DNR, but some do not. Many dock configurations do not require a permit from DNR, but some do. Information on dock configurations that do or do not require a DNR permit can be found on our website. There are a few rules to keep in mind. You need to own or control the land from which your dock originates and avoid posted fish spawning areas. In addition, you cannot install a dock that obstructs navigation or creates a water safety hazard. Statewide rules do not specify where a dock needs to be placed. We do encourage dock owners to be good stewards and considerate neighbors when placing their dock. Docks and lifts should be placed so

that mooring and maneuvering of your watercraft can normally be confined within your property lines as if they were extended into the water perpendicular to the shoreline, even if the curvature of the shoreline and the configuration of lot extends into the water at an angle rather than perpendicular to the shoreline. When the shoreline curve is tight, the water level low, or an additional dock is installed, conflict can be minimized by the dock owners working together to arrive at the best placement, or by sharing a common dock. There are some counties and communities in Minnesota that have adopted ordinances to regulate lot line setbacks and other aspects of dock placement. Your local planning and zoning office should be able to answer questions about local restrictions on dock placement. For more information, visit http://go.usa.gov/VD7.

Artists invited to show work The Pine Center for the Arts is extending its call for feature artists. For those who are seasoned artists or have had artistic spirit recently awakened, this is an opportunity to have their work featured in a local gallery as the Pine Center for the Arts seeks artists to feature in 2018. The Pine Center for the Arts’ open call for submissions by artists has been extended through Oct. 15. Artists that have been featured in previous years are welcome to reapply if new work is available for display. Gallery committee members will meet this fall to review all submissions and select artists who are a good fit for the Art Center. They

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are seeking artists who are willing to partner with center volunteers to promote the gallery, as well as artists who recognize the value of the Art Center and the positive impact art can provide in the community. It is important that work displayed is available for sale during the time it is on display. All sales will be subject to commission retained by the Art Center. Artists can complete Pine Center for the Arts’ brief application at http://pinecenter.org/gallery.

Look out for tree-killing bugs August is prime time to spot tree-killing insects. The Minnesota Invasive Species Council is asking residents to take a 10-minute walk around their yard or neighborhood inspecting trees for harmful bugs. “Invasive insects can destroy our forests and have a large economic impact,” says local arborist Jay Maier. “A few minutes could save the state millions of dollars and protect millions of acres of forests.” Check your trees. Know what to look for. These invasive insects are impacting local treescapes: • Emerald ash borer: a 1/2” long, metallic green beetle. Adults emerge from ash trees in June and fly through August. Exit holes in the tree’s trunk are about a 1/4” wide and have a distinctive D-shape. • Asian longhorned beetle: a large, shiny black beetle with white spots. Adults emerge from trees in August, leaving exit holes about the size of a dime. The beetle eats a variety of trees including maple, birch, elm, willow, ash and poplar.

Call 8-1-1 before digging Minnesota Energy Resources reminds everyone to have underground utilities properly marked before beginning any project that involves digging or excavating. Minnesota Energy Resources owns and operates nearly 4,900 miles of underground natural gas pipeline. In the past 19 months, there have been 242 incidents in which digging has damaged Minnesota Energy Resources underground utilities. In 25 percent of those instances, a locate request was not made to have underground utilities marked, causing 78 customers to experience a natural gas outage. Digging safely includes: • Contacting Gopher State One Call, the statewide one-call service, at least two working days in advance. Requests can be filed online or by calling 811. • Utility crews marking the approximate location of underground facilities. Minnesota Energy Resources crews perform this work at no charge. • Hand digging within two feet on either side of underground utilities. Residents and professionals who fail to have buried utilities marked will be in violation of state law and place themselves at risk for interruptions in service, costly repairs and serious injury.

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Tennis squad starts season BY LANCE FURBER SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Dragon girls tennis first day of matches was Friday, Aug. 18 in Park Rapids for the annual North vs. South matches. The day was cut short due to ran and lightning and the Dragons were only able to complete their matches against Thief River Falls and started play against Crookston. The match score was 1-6; however, this did not reflect how close the play was, with four matches that went to tie breakers. Lydia Adams battled at one singles, losing the first set in a tie breaker, 5-7; however, she had a strong second set win of 6-2. She was defeated in the third set super tie breaker 7-10. Adams is a freshman who has stepped into the position of First Singles since the graduation of Natalie Cahill. “Despite the rain, it was exciting to see the girls learn from the first match, make changes, and go out strong in the second match,” Unverzagt said. The Dragons fought their way to a 6th place finish in the 2017 Pine City Power Tournament held on Aug. 21. The Dragons’ top finishers were Emily Carpenter and Alison Brown who placed 3rd at First Doubles, along with Carina Guzik and Addie Sell who placed 3rd at Fourth Doubles. Fans are invited to support Pine City tennis at the Girls Varsity Invitational on Friday, Aug. 25, starting at 9 a.m. at Pine City High School. For a list of Dragon events visit the Pine City Public Schools website and click on “Calendar.”

Prepare for hunting season in August BY BABE WINKELMAN NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

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Dragon football players dash into new season Under the watchful eyes of coaches, Pine City High School football players have been practicing for the new season since Aug. 14. The public is invited to their ﬁrst home game on Thursday, Aug. 31 when the Dragons host Rush City. Full Sports Preview in next week’s Pine City Pioneer.

An American farm Sunset on a beautiful summer day during hay mowing inspired the Karas family to set up this patriotic display.

Shotgun, rifle, handgun, muzzleloader, bow and crossbow are the tools we use in the field to achieve some level of success as we pursue our favorite game species. There are some diehard hunters who just can’t give it up and continue to hunt some animal or another throughout the entire year. Yet most hunters stowed away their hunting gear at the end of 2016 hunting season and have not looked at it since. In a perfect world we hunters would be able to hunt the entire year, whereby continuing to use our hunting equipment and hone our hunting skills. Let’s face it; as much as we would like to have that option, we really take only about four short months to get it all done. We outdoor people need to work with our tools to keep from losing our edge. And that my friends, is what makes the month of August so very important. August is my favorite month to get out all my hunting gear and begin where I left off last fall. General inspection of your weapon is the first order of business. Even though you cleaned everything before putting it away, another general cleaning certainly can’t hurt. Inspecting your shells, cartridges, arrows and broad heads are also critical. I can’t tell you the number of stories I have heard over the years concerning malfunctioning weapons and ammo just when the stars had finally aligned. Considering the short timeframe we have to hunt we can’t afford to take chances of losing out on a golden opportunity simply because we fail to have our tools in working order. And equipment failure is not the worst of it. We all feel terrible when we finally get the shot and end up with a wounded animal. We are not always going to hit the mark precisely, but having that happen because we are ill prepared is by error and not an accident. Once we determine that the tools are in good order we need to concentrate on getting our mind and body prepared. Practice can help you become proficient in shooting your weapon but practice alone won’t make you SEE HUNTING, PAGE 15

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Herrick’s work on display in September Charlene Herrick moved to Pine City back in 1991, and said she is proud to call it home. She has been an art enthusiast for as long as she can remember. “I have had a lifelong passion for art and for teaching,” she said. “My artistic skills come natural and are self-taught.” She is currently involved with Pine City Community Education and is an independent painting instructor for multiple classes throughout local communities. She ﬁrst started with realism and slowly has ventured into some abstract and modern art.

For many Minnesota families, it is time to start back to school shopping. The Minnesota Department of Revenue is reminding parents that most school supplies could qualify for valuable K-12 tax benefits on their 2017 Minnesota income tax return. Parents should remember to save the receipts for school supply purchases to claim the tax credit or subtraction. “Back to school time means parents will be investing in their children’s education by purchasing school supplies,” said Revenue Commissioner Cynthia Bauerly. “Keeping receipts for these purchases and claiming the K-12 education credit or subtraction can help parents save money during tax time.” There are two tax benefits that help Minnesota families pay expenses related to their child’s education: the refundable K-12 education credit (income limits apply) and the K-12 education subtraction (no income limits). Both programs reduce the tax parents pay and could provide a larger refund when filing a 2017 Minnesota income tax return. To qualify, parents must have purchased educational services or required materials during 2017 to assist with their child’s education. The child must also be attending kindergarten through 12th grade at a public, private, or home school and meet other qualifications. Remember to save your receipts to claim the credit or subtraction. You can visit the Revenue booth at the Minnesota State Fair in the Education Building and get special envelopes to keep track of your school supply receipts. Generally, most expenses paid for educational instruction or materials qualify, including: • Paper • Pens and notebooks • Textbooks • Rental or purchases of educational equipment such as musical instruments • Computer hardware and educational software • After-school tutoring and educational summer camps taught by a qualified instructor

HOUSEHOLD INCOME FOR THE K-12 EDUCATION CREDIT Number of qualifying children in K-12: Your household income must be less than: 1-2 $37,500 3 $39,500 4 or more add $2,000 for each additional child Taxpayers who are not required to file an income tax return should do so in order to claim a refund for the education credit if eligible.

“Inspiration is all around me,” she said. “I use it every day to create new pieces that help inspire me in curriculum for my painting classes. Each life touched is a new spark of creativity in this world that I am proud and grateful to be a part of.”

K-12 EDUCATION SUBTRACTION There are no income limits to qualify for the education subtraction. Most parents qualify for the education subtraction. Parents can claim the K-12 subtraction for tuition paid to private schools or college courses used to satisfy high school graduation requirements. Last year, more than 43,000 families received the K-12 education credit, saving them an average of $242. Over 199,000 families received the K-12 education subtraction.

A free gallery opening party with refreshments will be held at Pine Center for the Arts (265 5th St. SE) on Sept. 8 from 4-7 p.m.

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Various local businesses and volunteers each claim a summer week to keep the ﬂower planters around Pine City’s Robinson Park and the Pine Government Center watered and looking their best, ensuring that visitors and residents alike feel welcome here. (Left) Pine City Pioneer staff do their part to keep things green. CAROL AASER | THE PIONEER

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Getting corny at the Farmers’ Market Farmers’ tables were burdened down with towers of tomatoes and corn for sale this past weekend. Stop by the Pine City Farmers’ Market this weekend at the Pine County Fairgrounds on Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Children grades 1-8 dress in costume during Old Tyme Country School at the Kanabec History Center where they experience writing with pen and ink while learning about American history.

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Business owners offered workshop All Pine County Business Owners are invited to attend one of the two workshops being offered on Friday, Sept. 8. The workshop will share information about the Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE) for Businesses and Non-proﬁts to identify ways to improve energy efficiency in their buildings, receive low cost, long term ﬁnancing, make upgrades and improve their bottom line.

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Every summer the Kanabec History Center offers Old Tyme Country School for children grades 1-8. Held the last two weeks of July and first week of August, children may sign up for a week-long historically educational experience. It is held at the History Center in the Whittier school house, originally located outside of Mora on County Road 11 south. Whittier operated as a one-room schoolhouse from 1904-1963. It was moved to the fairgrounds in 1964 and restored in 1976. It was once again moved in 1987 to the History Center. It underwent restoration again, and in 1988 opened its doors to a new generation of children eager to experience life in the past. Students are taken back 100 years and are expected to arrive in the costume of the time period, carrying their lunches in pails or baskets. English major and substitute teacher Rachel Schmeltzer is in her third year as teacher of Old Tyme School. Lessons include the history of Kanabec County, as well as the history of the Whittier schoolhouse. They learn basic Minnesota and United States history and geography, along with important events that were occurring during the time period. They are exposed to classic literature and poetry, with some memorization included. Students create art projects and learn how to write with pen and ink. At the end of the week they also perform an oral spelling bee. “My favorite is when we do history because it gives you an idea of what it was like back then,” said Maya Telander, age 9. Yet it’s not entirely about sitting in the classroom all day with nose to the grindstone, as it was back in the day. Some

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Maya Telander, age 9, sits to read during Old Tyme Country School.

of the students’ favorite activities involve being outside, of course. They have a scavenger hunt, a lesson in science with homemade volcanoes and cooking in the outdoor fire oven. They have made a variety of foods, including biscuits, pizza and soup. They are given recesses and a long lunch where they play games like Capture the Flag, Blind Man’s Bluff and Kick the Can. “What I enjoy most is meeting new people and making new friends,” said Annelise Moe, age 11. Every Friday afternoon the class puts on a performance for family members, where they sing classics such as “America” and “Amazing Grace.” Families bring a treat to share, the History Center serves punch and ice cream and everyone joins together to eat and congratulate the students on jobs well done. “I feel this connection

with our youth is vital to the survival and preservation of history,” said Executive Director Wendy Quinn. She added, “I hope Rachel Schmeltzer will keep returning as our Old Tyme Country School teacher to continue to make the emotional and historical connections she makes every year with the students. She keeps them interested in learning about the past.” Old Tyme Country School offers three oneweek sessions, running from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. This year’s season is coming to an end, but registration will open again in the spring. Participants do not need to be a resident of Kanabec County to attend. There is a reduced fee for History Center members. If you have any questions contact Wendy Quinn at 320-679-1665.

Rachel Schmeltzer is a contributing writer for the Kanabec County Times.

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A day without electricity in any nursing home on a hot summer day would be reason enough for panic. In most cases when this happens, the major focus is usually on medication administration, temperature and food service for the residents. But for The Estates at Rush City; a member of Monarch Healthcare Management, in Rush City, this outage offered an opportunity for the facility leadership to do something creative to minimize the impact of the work on the residents. Facility Administrator Amy Floy, her clinical counterpart Holly German, and Activities Director Sara LaBelle met with the team and thought outside the box. The outage was planned to be at least 4-6 hours long as an old generator was being replaced with a new one at the site. Not only would the residents need their routine medications, food and comfort on a hot summer day, but – as Floy and Holly decided, there should be no reason for residents to be inconvenienced. If anything, they should be distracted in a fun way. The management team was pulled together to plan a flower shopping outing activity for all residents that were able to. So off they went, 12 residents and 12 staff members/volunteers walking about four blocks away from the building to a local flower shop to have the residents each pick out a plant for the facility’s beautiful backyard garden. They sang, laughed and even cheered joyfully as they enjoyed the breeze and sunshine hitting their faces as they strolled towards the flower shop. The group of residents included a resident with dementia that hasn’t had much joy or happy words in the last few months since she lost her spouse. But after the visit to the flower shop

she said: “We should go again, this was nice.” Someone in the group asked her when and she said, “Today.” Another resident new to the facility had tears down his face. “I sure miss home, there is no place like home,” he said. “But this makes me feel a little more comfortable about being in this building.” For a couple that lived there and came on the outing, the husband declined to pick out a plant and pointed to his wife and said: “I will let the Mrs. pick one for me.” Even more creative was the inclusion and involvement of the facility’s elopement resident who is always trying to make it outside. With the building having no electricity and the alarm system being affected, Floy and German knew there was a high risk of this resident walking through the doors and they would not take that risk. They decided to utilize the resident’s strengths of being ambulatory, wanting to be outside most of the time, wanting to keep busy and assist others by asking if he wanted to help escort another resident to the flower shop. Of course, he said yes. They kept him busy but even more importantly, kept him safe. This resident was beaming ear to ear at this opportunity and could not stop talking about this outing. The excitement continued with the residents going straight to the backyard and starting to plant the flowers right away. For $50 worth of plants, the group created a day of wonderful memories for these residents that rarely get a chance to go out and do things they once did at home. But even more importantly, to just get a breath of fresh air and let the sun hit their faces once again.

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Residents and staff made the most of their time together amid plants and flowers.

Ask a Trooper: As school year starts up, watch for buses BY SGT. NEIL DICKENSON MINNESOTA STATE PATROL

I read where the fine for going Q: through a school bus stop arm will increase in Minnesota. Can you talk about the fine amount and school bus safety?

As of Aug. 1, 2017, the fine has inA: creased from $300 to $500 and the violation would remain a misdemeanor.

The Department of Public Safety reported that 3,659 bus drivers across the state reported 703 stop-arm violations in just one day during the annual School Bus Stop Arm Survey held earlier this year. In the past six years, law enforce-

ment across the state wrote nearly 9,000 stop-arm citations. Law enforcement takes school bus stop arm and school patrol crossing guard flag violations very seriously. Law Enforcement has up to four hours after an incident to respond to a violation, investigate and issue a citation, even though it was not committed in our presence. SCHOOL BUS SAFETY TIPS FOR MOTORISTS • Motorists must stop at least 20 feet from a school bus that is displaying red flashing lights and/or its stop arm is extended when approaching from the rear and from the opposite direction on undivided roads. • Red flashing lights on buses indicate

students are either entering or exiting the bus. • Altering a route or schedule to avoid a bus is one way motorists can help improve safety. In doing so, motorists will not find themselves behind a bus and as a result, potentially putting children at risk. • Watch for school crossing patrols and pedestrians. Reduce speeds in and around school zones. • Watch and stop for pedestrians — the law applies to all street corners, for both marked and unmarked crosswalks (all street corners) — every corner is a crosswalk. Parents should discuss and demonstrate pedestrian safety with their chil-

dren and reinforce safe crossing after exiting a bus: • When getting off a bus, look to be sure no cars are passing on the shoulder (side of the road). • Before crossing the street wait until the driver’s face can be seen. • Wait for the driver to signal that it is safe to cross. • Look left right left when coming to the edge of the bus to make sure traffic is stopped. Keep watching traffic when crossing. 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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NLX supporters continue to push for train project BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Supporters of the Northern Lights Express passenger rail project continue to push the project forward through the planning process and advocate for the train with the federal government. In an Aug. 23 memo to the Northern Lights Express Alliance Board of Directors, Board Chair Elissa Hansen noted that project environmental work continues with reviews underway by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). “Nothing unordinary has occurred and we anticipate a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be issued.” Hansen said. According to the Federal Highway Administration, a FONSI is issued when environmental analysis and interagency review during the process find a project to have no significant impacts on the quality of the environment. Hansen said that the final report – including costs, ridership, and financials – will be presented to the NLX Board when complete. Hansen said that discussion with BNSF Railroad has occurred regarding their participation with an Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant for making improvements to the railroad that would benefit freight and passenger rail. She also stated that Congressman Rick Nolan’s office is scheduling a meeting the FRA to discuss NLX grant opportunities for INFRA and Transportation Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants as well as other federal funding sources. A

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WHAT IS NLX? Q & A What is the NLX? The Northern Lights Express is a proposed passenger rail train from the Twin Cities to Duluth. Current plans are for a 152 mile line with stops in Minneapolis, Coon Rapids, Cambridge, Hinckley and Duluth/Superior. How fast will it go? The top possible speed for the NLX is 90 mph, but the average speed for the total route is 60 mph. Would it be faster than traveling by car? Travel time is now estimated at 2 hours 30 minutes from Duluth to Minneapolis. According to Google Maps, a trip from Duluth to Minneapolis by car down I-35 takes 2 hours 17 minutes.

meeting with AMTRAK is also being arranged regarding the next item. In June, Nolan wrote a letter to the FRA in support of the NLX project, arguing that the project would create 3,100 jobs during construction and 380 jobs annually during the first five years of operation. He also said that the train would increase property values boost tourism revenues by $378 million over a 40-year period. Hansen said that NLX and AMTRAK officials are discussing having AMTRAK operate NLX. She said that AMTRAK is prepared to engage in a feasibility study and estimate operation costs once the FRA finishes their environmental study.

What is the ‘Hinckley Loop’? The Hinckley Loop is proposed new-built track off the existing Burlington Northern-Santa Fe (BNSF) line which would take NLX directly to Grand Casino Hinckley. A 2015 ridership study indicated that the train would be used by 50,000 more riders per year if it were routed directly to the casino rather than stopping in the City of Hinckley, but planners assert that this is not enough to offset the estimated $81+million extra cost, and current plans are for a station to be located in downtown Hinckley. Who is running the NLX? Several groups are involved. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) took charge of NLX project planning in 2013. The NLX Alliance is a group which lobbies for the project and makes recommendations to MnDOT. BNSF owns the rail line. The Federal Rail Authority has authorized the project.

Is Pine County involved in NLX? Pine County has been a member of the NLX Alliance since 2007 and paid over $130,000 in dues. In 2013, Pine County board members stopped paying dues, but Pine County was allowed to remain a non-voting member of the NLX Alliance. Will there be a stop in Pine City? No. The closest proposed station is in Hinckley or Grand Casino Hinckley, 15 miles north. Will there be a stop in Sandstone? No regular station stop is planned for Sandstone. The City of Sandstone has asked for a train cleaning station to be built in the city, but other sites are being considered for a possible train cleaning station, and no decision has been made. How much would NLX cost to build? Who would pay? With the reduced speed proposal made public in December 2015, the cost estimates to build the train have come down from $1 billion to $500-$600 million. NLX officials say the federal government would cover up to 80 percent of the cost, while state and local funds would cover the remainder. How much would tickets cost? The cost for a single ticket from Duluth to Minneapolis is estimated at $32. Would there be ongoing costs for taxpayers? NLX officials have gone on the record saying the train would likely require an ongoing taxpayer subsidy of $5 million per year to operate. NLX supporters claim the train would create economic benefits to offset these costs. – Staff report

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In this season of severe weather, many Minnesota homeowners are looking to their insurance policies to cover the costs of repairs to their homes. Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) wants to ensure that Minnesota homeowners are aware of a rule to protect them when they begin the process of finding a contractor to make repairs. In particular, BBB and the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) want to alert consumers about a Minnesota law enacted in 2010 that prohibits contractors from advertising or promising to pay or rebate all or part of any applicable insurance deductibles. “This law protects consumers and insurance companies from contractors who might inflate repair costs in order to pay the homeowner’s deductible,” said Charlie Durenberger, Manager of Licensing and Enforcement Services in DLI’s Construction Codes and Licensing Division. The practice of contractors artificially increasing the price charged to the insurance company to cover

A Minnesota law enacted in 2010 prohibits contractors from advertising or promising to pay or rebate all or part of any applicable insurance deductibles. homeowners’ deductibles – would ultimately lead to rising costs of homeowners insurance for all consumers. Under the 2010 law, DLI has broader powers to enforce this provision. Contractors who are found to have offered to pay or rebate a homeowner’s insurance deductible can face a number of penalties, including suspension or revocation of their contractor’s license and a fine of up to $10,000. Before you hire a contractor, be sure to ask for their license number and then contact the Department of Labor and Industry at 651-284-5069 or 1-800-342-5354

to verify that the contractor is currently licensed, and also to find out if they have a disciplinary history. “BBB is always monitoring the marketplace for questionable business practices,” said Susan Adams Loyd, President and CEO of BBB of Minnesota and North Dakota. “We feel it’s of vital importance to help educate the public on matters such as this and we encourage consumers to make principled decisions based on facts.” Homeowners need to know they are responsible for paying the deductible on their homeowners insurance. If a contractor claims otherwise, consumers should report the incident to DLI at (651) 284-5069 and Better Business Bureau at bbb.org or 1-800-646-6222. The mission of Better Business Bureau is to be the leader in building marketplace trust by promoting, through self-regulation, the highest standards of business ethics and conduct, and to instill confidence in responsible businesses through programs of education and action that inform, assist and protect the general public. We are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Contact BBB at bbb.org or 651-699-1111, toll-free at 1-800-646-6222.

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chemistry in it.” That curiosity eventually led him from a career as an over the road truck driver to setting up Northern Hollow Winery in Grasston, which opened its doors in 2015. And on Friday, he learned that his “La Crescent” wine had been won the Minnesota Governor’s Cup Award at the International Cold Climate Wine Competition as the best wine in the state. Truehart said he hasn’t gotten over his surprise yet, and probably won’t for a while. “I’m just elated,” he said. “I don’t know. I can’t believe it. I’m still kind of in shock. It’s surreal.” A 21-person judging panel for the contest sampled 338 wines from nine states, and Ontario, Canada. All the wines were made from cold climate or cold hardy grapes such as Marquette, Frontenac and La Crescent which are able to survive through northern winters. Northern Hollow Winery not only won the Minnesota Governor’s Cup, but brought home gold medals for their Viking, Brianna and La Crescent wines, and a bronze medal for their Aurora Red – more medals total than any other winery in the competition. In a recap of the contest, “The Growler” magazine writer John Garland described Northern Hollow’s La Crescent as “A steely wine, prickly and sharp in its acidity, but with a supporting heft of nice riesling-like fruit to keep it balanced, and a lip-smacking finish.” Garland also praised Northern Hollow’s Brianna wine, calling it, “Another great effort from this Pine City-area winery. We’ve never been much a fan of the Brianna grape, which made Northern Hollow’s version stand out. Delicate and perfumed, with a fun sip full of tropical fruit.” Truehart couldn’t name any one thing his winery does that has brought its products such acclaim, but he said it has been a team effort to get where they are. “I didn’t do this by myself,” he said. “I’ve got to thank

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Northern Hollow Winery hosted Art Fest over the weekend of Aug. 12-13, and plans many more such events in the future.

my family and everybody else that has helped get to this. Our thing is, we want to make the best wines that we can, every year. I enjoy doing it. It’s a ton of work for sure, because every batch is a challenge, from start to finish. I know I’m very picky. I’m very finicky about my wine. I don’t want to release anything that’s substandard. I know that. And some of the people that help me out, they think I’m way too picky. I don’t think so.”

DEER: Wise hunters prepare in August for upcoming season FROM PAGE 10

a perfect hunter. On the other hand, perfect practice can help you to become a perfect hunter. Shooting is what we do to prepare for and make the perfect shot. To make the perfect shot, it takes a certain level of perfect practice. When I talk about perfect practice I am saying that every single shot should be made using the same perfect technique. Shooting a shotgun or rifle that is not tightly embraced to shoulder and cheek will definitely make you wish you had super-sized the pad and had worn an eye guard. I dare say that very few perfect shots will be taken while flinching or anticipating the pain. Having a good firm grip on the first shot will prevent the pain that prevents the flinch that prevents the less than perfect shot. Archery is a bit more technical when it comes to practice however. I have a friend who simply loves to shoot his bow. Practice for him has always been pure pleasure and was all about shooting over and over again. But practice also became his undoing. In the midst of all that practice he developed a case of tendinitis. His plan was to just shoot through the pain but the pain finally got so severe that it forced him to switch to a crossbow. While he is still able to hunt he dearly misses everything about shooting a bow. So in this case too much practice was the problem. There is a point where your body will tell you when you need to slow down and you need to listen. It is more important to make a few

He laughed. “To go from a truck driver to doing this full time, and winning the awards that we did, that’s just insane.” Northern Hollow Winery is at 6916 Canary Road in Grasston. For more information call 320-266-8691 or visit www.northernhollowwinery.com.

SNAKE RIVER: Adventures on the river come to an end FROM PAGE 1

STAN GRUBBS

Pine City hunters like Eli Grubbs are looking forward to the start of the season.

good perfect shots than to just be firing off aimless shots. And again it is all about technique. The perfect form followed by the perfect release should result in the perfect shot. The final aspect of this talk of perfection is that by making the perfect practice shot you will gain confidence. The confidence that is built cannot be overstated. During the course of your practice sessions you should have gained a certain level of confidence that will guide you into the field. If

you have any doubt that you can’t make the shot, please don’t. Doubt means that you are about to take a shot that was not built into your confidence level during your perfect practice regiment. At this point, your level of confidence trumps everything else. Let your mind and body be a part of your hunt. September has arrived and so has a new hunting season. Now get out there and experience your Perfect Hunt.

‘As everyone laughed at my tale, I looked around the fire with the Snake River flowing just beyond, and remembered all the adventures we River Rats had experienced and the friendships that have been formed. I would miss those days, but they would always be part of me.’

canoe. There are tall tales of a legendary giant catfish. And the book also touches on deeper themes, such as when one boy forges a closer connection with his long-absent father. Through it all, Hobson’s deep love of nature and his affection for his characters comes through. “I think this is the best book of all of them, and I’ll tell you why,” Hobson said. “It’s a little more mature writing and the people are more mature, so it’s easier to write about it and have it meaningful.” Though this is the last episode in his Snake River series, Hobson said he has other books in mind, and more stories he hopes to tell. As the last line in “Glory of the Snake” says, “One tale ends, and another begins.” “Snake River Adventures: Glory of the Snake” is on sale for $6, and can be Joe Hobson found at Cabin Coffees in Pine City, at online retail- “Snake River Adventures: Glory of the ers such as Amazon and Snake” Barnes and Noble, and at Hobson’s own website at www.snakeriverstories.com.

OBITUARIES

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Robert A. Mallet Robert Allen Mall age of 72 of Pine let, C City, died peacefull surrounded by ly f family on Wednesd day, Aug. 9, 2017. Bob is survived b his loving wife by o 50 years, Florof e ence Mallet; his t two sons Timothy M Mallet (Cassie) a and Joseph Mallet ( (Darlene); grandc children Casi, Abi a and Hannah; and great-grandchildren Coby, Piper, Brook and Gino. Robert was born on Jan. 23, 1945, in St. Paul. He was preceded by his parents Author and Edith Mallet, brother Art and sister Helen. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 27 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the American Legion in Pine City. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Bob’s life. The family requests that no flowers be sent.

Lawrence Zalaznik Lawrence Zalazn nik, age 94, passed a away Aug. 15, 2017, i in Blair, Nebrask ka. He grew up e east of Pine City a and attended Rur School District ral # #30. As a teenager d during the depress sion of the 1930s he h hitched a ride on a t train to Crookston, M Minnesota where h spent the sumhe

mer working for a farmer. Although late in returning to high school, he was able to catch up on his lessons and graduate. Lawrence served his country in the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II. He was a long time member of the American Legion in Pine City. Lawrence and Marilyn Kvech were married and to this union three children were born: Jeff, Jody and Jon. He spent many years in Nebraska selling farm equipment. Lawrence is survived by his wife Marilyn, three children, four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, his sisters Mary Andersen and Erna Pangerl, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Matt and Katherine Zalaznik, brothers Leo, John, Ray and Will, and sister Margaret. Burial will be at a future date.

James T. Ryan James “Jim” T Thomas Ryan of P Pine City passed a away peacefully d during the early m morning hours on W Wednesday, Aug. 1 2017. 17, Jim was born o Aug. 27, 1928, on i Huchinson, the in first of six children b born to Walter “ “Jim” and Naomi (Calundan) Ryan. Jim’s family lived in Corvuso, Minnesota, a small community west of Hutchinson. When Jim was 13 years old, the family moved to Cedar Mills, Minnesota. Jim graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1946. While a senior, he met and fell in love with Ardythe Swanson. They married on Nov. 17, 1946. Jim and Ardythe had seven children. With a young wife and small children, Jim moved to Clements where he was a partsman at an International Harvester Dealer-

ship. Another move for the family took them to Glencoe where Jim commuted to Hutchinson to work at 3M. Jim took a short break from 3M to operate a Truck Stop in Litchfield. He returned to work for 3M and eventually transferred to Pine City where he continued to work until he retired in 1989. Retirement was a joy for Jim. During these years he golfed, fished and traveled. Within ten years of retirement, Jim and Ardythe had visited all lower 48 states. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and they loved him in return. Jim and Ardythe spent the last 25 winters in Arizona. It had become their second home and they purchased a home in Apache Junction in 2008. Jim loved the activities there and became involved in many of them. He would go “down to the clubhouse” to play cards with the “guys” sometimes four times a week. Jim loved his family and made lifelong friends wherever he went. Jim will be especially missed by his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, his large extended family, and many wonderful friends. Jim is survived by his wife Ardythe Ryan of Pine City; children Mary (Donald) Schmidt of Buffalo, Deberah (Mark) Holmquist of Coon Rapids, Michael (Kris) Ryan of Mora, Kathleen (Donald) Coyour of Mankato, Ann (Daniel) Peterson of Pine City; 19 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; siblings Jean (Mike) Schmitz of Cokato and Janice Ryan of St. Cloud; many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Walter and Naomi Ryan; infant daughter Theresa Ryan; daughter Peggy Ryan-Christian; sisters Joan Ryan, Margaret Kensinger, Marlys Olson. Monsignor Aleksander Suchan celebrated a Mass of Christian Burial for Jim on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Beroun. The interment will take place at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Pine City. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com

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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IN MEMORY

OPEN HOUSE Kubesh 50th anniversary In loving memory of

Join Clair and Linda Kubesh in celebrating 50 years of marriage from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 27 at the Rush City Community Center, 720 W. 14th St., Rush City, MN 55069.

Danny Fedder “If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever.” Missed much,

Mom, Dad, Nick, Paula and Diana

WEATHER Date 8/14 8/15 8/16 8/17 8/18 8/19 8/20

High 73° 76° 75° 69° 73° 79° 80°

Low 55° 51° 60° 55° 53° 51° 56°

Precipitation 2.26" 0.03" 1.52" 2.31" 0 0 0

PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Aug. 14 - 20 Theft, burglary, vandalism

Aug. 14, 6:52 a.m., report of security alarm, 8th Ave., Pine City south. Aug. 16, 6:49 a.m., report of driveoffs, 8th St., Pine City north. Aug. 17, 9:46 a.m., report of theft, 1st St., Pine City south. Aug. 18, 9:00 a.m., report of property damage, 5th Ave., Pine City north. Aug. 18, 12:21 p.m., report of fraud, Edgewater Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Aug. 19, 10:10 a.m., report of property damage, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. Aug. 20, 12:19 p.m., report of theft, Johnson Ave., Pine City south.

Miscellaneous

Aug. 14, 10:26 p.m., report of assault, Meadow Creek Ln., Pokegama Twp. east. Aug. 15, 2:02 a.m., report of sounds of shots, Elmcrest Ave., Rock Creek west. Aug. 15, 8:10 p.m., report of threats, 5th St., Pine City south. Aug. 16, 7:26 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 1st St., Pine City south. Aug. 17, 8:27 a.m., report of customer trouble, Hillside Ave., Pine City south. Aug. 17, 5:51 p.m., report of ATV patrol, 11th St., Pine City south. Aug. 17, 8:33 p.m., report of loud music, Henriette Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Aug. 18, 12:53 p.m., report of neighbor trouble, Highwood Shores Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Aug. 19, 10:09 p.m., report of animal disturbance, 11th St., Pine City south. Aug. 19, 10:20 p.m., report of loud party, Royal Heights Ln., Royalton Twp. Aug. 20, 7:55 p.m., report of parking problem, 3rd St., Pine City south.

Fires and accidents Aug. 18, 7:35 p.m., report of personal injury, Henriette Rd./ Brook Park Rd., Pokegama Twp. west.

Jail roster Aug. 14, Logan Paul White, under sentence, assault- 5th degree- inflict or attempt bod... Released Aug. 20. Aug. 14, David Shaun Corty, hold for other agency, trafficinsurance- no proof, driving after revocation. Released Aug. 15. Aug. 14, Daniel Prescott Jackson, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, traffic- fail to provide vehicle... driving after revocation; drugs- poss/sale hypo syringe/need... Released Aug. 15. Aug. 14, Stephanie Angela Vittorio, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, financial transaction card fraud... Released Aug. 15. Aug. 15, Miranda Louis Johnston, warrant, remaned-bail, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedu... Aug. 15, Leslie Andrew Alan Lande Jr., awaiting trial/ court, remand-bail, fleeing police officer in motor veh...; domestic abuse no contact order... Aug. 15, Lauren Lynn Matrious, under sentence, trafficDUI- 3rd degree- alcohol conc over...; driver’s licenses- driving restr... Released Aug. 20. Aug. 15, Javier Juan Valtierra, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, assault- 2nd degree- dangerous weapon, other we... Released Aug. 18. Aug. 15, Justin Michael Orler, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-bail, thefttake/use/transfer movable... Released Aug. 17. Aug. 15, Michael Joseph Root, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-RPR, fraud- financial trans card fraud... Released Aug. 17. Aug. 15, Jacob Richard Storlien, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, forgery- possession or sale of sto... Released Aug. 17. Aug. 15, Emma Marie Bosin, Pine County warrant, trespassingbusiness. Released Aug. 16. Aug. 15, Michael Joseph Streech, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degreeposs... Released Aug. 16. Aug. 15, Lexi Jean Benjamin,

hold for other agency, liquorunderage consumption 18-21. Released Aug. 15. Aug. 15, Terry Lyle Maki, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DUI- 4th degree .08 or more in... DUI of alcohol. Released Aug. 15. Aug. 16, Robert Gregory Kenowski, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, trespassingbuilding or dwelling...; hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degreeposs... 4th degreeposs w/intent to sell...; contempt of court- fail to pay order... Aug. 16, Patrick James Modtland, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, drugs5th degreeposs/procure/ control su...; govt- obstruct legal process- interfe... smuggle- contraband into prison; trafficdriving after revocation. Aug. 16, Mathew James Stauffer, awaiting trial/ court, remand-bail, burglary- 3rd degree- no res- no force- unknown...; drugs- 5th degree- procure/possess/co... Aug. 16, Victor Lee Bowen, awaiting trial/court, Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degreepossess sche...; assault- domestic assault- GM, no contact order...; possess ammo/any ﬁrearm- convic... Released Aug. 18. Aug. 16, Valerie June Boyd, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, forgery- offer or pass counterfeit. Released Aug. 18. Aug. 16, Robert Scott Amundsen, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, trespassingbusiness; trafficdriving after revocation. Released Aug. 17. Aug. 16, Jessica Erin Vork, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degreeposs/procure/control... Released Aug. 17. Aug. 16, Richard Roy Wasson, awaiting trial/court, remand-RPR, probable cause, drugs- 5th degreeposs... Released Aug. 17. Aug. 17, Yonas Getahun Abay, warrant, remand-hold, drugs3rd degreepossess 3 gram... Aug. 17, Shawnee Dawn Aleman, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, thefttake/use/transfer movable pro...; remand-bail, drugs- 5th

degreeposs/procure/control su... Aug. 17, Shane Michael Burslie, under sentence, trafficDUI- 3rd degree. Aug. 17, Jacob Allen Lindman, warrant, remand-bail, prohib f/poss pistol- possess/use te... possess ammon/any ﬁreaem- convicti...; trafficdriving after suspension, open bottle- possess; drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1...; stolen property- receive- other property- $250... Aug. 17, Sharon Lynn Smith, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, fugitive from justice from other st...; hold for other agency, theft- theft of services- $250 or les... Aug. 17, Kevin John Erickson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-bail, trafficdriving after revocation, insurance- no proof; drugs- 5th degreeposs... Released Aug. 19. Aug. 17, James Carl Cathers, Pine County warrant, under sentence, violate no contact order- within... Released Aug. 18. Aug. 17, Robert Stephan Drew, warrant, remand- other authority, Pine County writ, stolen property- receive- other property- $2...; theft- by swindle; identity theft- transfers/ possesses... Released Aug. 18. Aug. 17, Elizabeth Christine Hunter, hold for other agency, govt- false name to police officer, trespassingbuilding or dwelling...; Pine County warrant, trespass- presmises of another- refu... return to property- to ha...under sentence forgery- offer or pass counterfeit... Released Aug. 18. Aug. 17, Jacob John Krajewski, awaiting trial/court, remand-RPR, probable cause, assault- domestic assaultmisd. Released Aug. 18. Aug. 17, Zachary Eugene Mettling, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assault- 2nd degree- dangerous weaponother... domestic assault- GM; damage to property- 1st degree; neglect or endanterment of chil...; thefttake/ use/transfer... Released Aug. 18. Aug. 17, Wesley John William

Premo, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, under sentence, drugs- 5th degreeposs/procure/ control, possess sche...; trespassingbusiness. Released Aug. 18. Aug. 18, Taylor Marie Derks, hold for other agency, coercion- threat to inﬂict damage...; thefttake/use/transfer movable pro... Aug. 18, Daniel Joseph Dronen, under sentence, forgery- check forgery- $250 or more...; drugs- 5th degreeposs/procure/control su... Aug. 18, Jeramie Grant Frederick, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, fugitive from justice from other st...; hold for other agency, traffic- DUI3rd degree. Aug. 18, Edleena Marie Milton, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, stolen property- possveh- unk amt; drugs- 5th degree- sell marijuana. Aug. 18, Mia Nicole St. John, under sentence, drugs- 4th degreepossess... Aug. 18, Rodney White, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedu... Aug. 18, Corrin Tara Locke, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, drugs- 5th degreepossess sche... Released Aug. 18. Aug. 19, John Robert Lanphear, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degreeposs... Aug. 19, Jamie Ann Laplante, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, probable cause, drugs- 5th degreeposs/procure/control su... Aug. 19, Jacob Michael Jenkins, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, disturb- disorderly conduct. Released Aug. 20. Aug. 19, Luke Anthony Jenkins, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, disturb- disorderly conduct. Released Aug. 20. Aug. 19, Todd Albert Lifto, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, disturb- disorderly conduct. Released Aug. 20. Aug. 19, Andrew James Springer, hold for other agency, veh- theft- $1001 or greater...; traffic- driver’s licensedriving after cancella-

tion- inimical to public safety; probation violation- Fe... Released Aug. 19. Aug. 20, Cassandra May Ericson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assault- 4th degree- motivated by bias, disturb- disorderly conduct, govt- obstruct legal processno forc... Aug. 20, Keith Douglas Mclaughlin, hold for other agency, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree driving wh... driver’s licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public safety, DUI4th degree .08 or more in 2... Aug. 20, Emma Marie Reiser, Pine County warrant, drugs5th degreepossess schedu...; disorderly conduct- brawling or ﬁgh... Aug. 20, James Michael Sauve, hold for other agency, thefttake/use/transfer movable pro... Aug. 20, Jacob Richard Stauffer, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, trafficdriving after revocation. Aug. 20, Olaf Wilbert Thomas III, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, trafficdriving after revocation, DUI 3rd degree- refusal to submit to... 4th degree- combination...; govt- obstruct legal processno forc... Aug. 20, Angela Williams, awaiting trial/court, Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degreeposs...; stolen property- poss- veh- unk amt... Aug. 20, Amanda Audrey King, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DUI of alcohol, 4th degree .08 or more in... DWI- 4th degree drive while impaired. Released Aug. 20. Aug. 20, Paul Thomas Kubinski, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assault- 5th degree- commits- attempts or th... Released Aug. 20. Aug. 20, Shannon Marie Kubinski, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, trespassingbuilding or dwelling... Released Aug. 20.

There have been 1,602 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2017.

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SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #578 PINE CITY, MINNESOTA 55063 Monday, July 10, 2017 @ 6:30 P.M. Pine City District Office Board Room “Creating Our Future One Student at a Time” The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District No. 578, Pine City, Minnesota, was held at the Pine City District Office Board Room on Monday, July 10, 2017 for the purpose of conducting regular board business. Chairman Peterson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Upon Roll Call, the following members were present: Tim Geisler, Dan Peterson, Candice Ames, Steve Odegard, Wendy Leibel, Wally Connaker. Also present was Superintendent Annette Freiheit. Absent: Alicia Ascheman Motion by Odegard second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the agenda. Positive Happenings: Food & Nutrition update - Hannah Knickerbocker Veteran’s Recognition - Jared Polzine Veteran’s will be honored with free admission at the home football game on August 31st. Motion by Geisler second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the consent agenda with Member Ames requesting that item E3, Approval of hiring Mary Ellen Sauser as .55 FTE High School Peer Coach be pulled from the consent agenda for discussion. (a) Approve the June 12, 2017 meeting minutes. (b) Approve the June bills to date as listed. (c) Approve the following electronic fund transfers: Date Amount Transfer from Transfer to Description 6/30 $1,000,000 MN Trust Stearns Bank Cash Flow/Payroll Resignations (d) Krista Dostal, Media Center Paraprofessional, effective 6/30/17. (e) Tyler Mans, Junior Class Advisor, effective 6/8/17. Employment (f) Nick Madsen, Social Studies Teacher (Lane 1, Step 3), increase from .8 to 1 FTE, effective 8/28/17. (g) Allie Johnson, Assistant Girls’ Tennis Coach, (Step 3), at an annual salary of $2,739, effective 8/13/17. Donation (i) As per school district policy, administration recommends that the school board accept a donation of $1,500 from the Initiative Foundation for Mobile Vision Screening Equipment for early childhood screenings. The school board thanks the Initiative Foundation for this donation. Motion by Odegard second by Geisler and carried unanimously to approve the hiring of Mary Ellen Sauser as .55 FTE High School Peer Coach at Step 2, Lane 1. Motion by Odegard second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion by Ames second by Geisler and carried unanimously to approve the FY19 10 Year Long Term Facility Maintenance Plan.

Motion to allow employment of board member, Wally Connaker, during the 2017-18 School Year not to $8,000 was postponed to August, need full board present. Motion by Ames second by Leibel and carried unanimously to approve the MSBA Membership and Policy Service Renewal. Motion by Ames second by Odegard and carried unanimously to approve the changes to the High School Student Handbook. Motion by Odegard second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve renewal of the Athletic Training Contract with FirstLIght Health System. Motion by Odegard second by Connaker and carried unanimously to approve an Out-of-State Workshop for Dihanna Fedder 11/1/17 - 11/3/17 in Anaheim, CA at a cost of $2,025. Motion by Leibel second by Geisler and carried unanimously to approve the changes to Policy 533, Wellness. Motion by Odegard second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the changes to Policy 610, Field Trips. Motion by Ames second by Geisler and carried unanimously to approve the changes to Policy 613.1, Transfer of Credits. Motion by Geisler second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the minor legislative & recommended changes to the following policies: 303, Superintendent Section; 405, Veteran’s Preference; 414, Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Abuse; 425 Staff Development; 509, Enrollment of Nonresident Students; 513, Student Promotion, Retention, & Program Design; 525, Violence Prevention; 616, School District System Accountability; and 805, Waste Reduction & Recycling. Motion by Odegard second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the non-substantive changes to the following policies: 515, Protection & Privacy of Pupil Records, 515 Form; 524, Internet Acceptable Use & Safety Policy; 602, Organization of School Calendar & School Day; 701, School District Budget; and 806, Crisis Management. Motion by Geisler second by Ames and carried unanimously to repeal policies: 617, School District Ensurance of Preparatory & High School Standards & 621, Record Keeping/Reporting/Advising of Student Achievement. ANNUAL POLICY REVIEW 2nd reading of policies 620, Credit for Learning; 624, Online Learning Options; & 713, Student Activity Accounting. 1st reading of policies 603, Curriculum Development; 604, Instructional Curriculum; 614, School District Testing Plan & Procedure. Superintendent Evaluation Summary During the closed session the board and Superintendent Freiheit reviewed and discussed the 58-page document that summarized quantitative board responses. Areas of future administrative and school board growth were discussed. Based on the analysis of summary data and comments, the board concluded that generally Superintendent Freiheit met or exceeded professional expectations in the areas of responsibility; there were no areas of unacceptable performance. The board thanked Superintendent Freiheit for the leadership she has provided during the 2016-2017 academic year. Meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m. Wally Connaker Clerk Published in the Pine City Pioneer on August 24, 2017

MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE ASSUMED NAME AMENDMENT TO ASSUMED NAME MINNESOTA STATUTES CHAPTER 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. 1. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: RS Plumbing 2. Principal place of business (A PO Box by itself is not acceptable): 31113 Blue Heron Rd. Pine City MN 55063 3. List a Mailing Address if you cannot receive mail at the principal place of business address: If you’re removing the Mailing Address, you must list “NONE”.: 31113 Blue Heron Rd. Pine City MN 55063 4. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. (Required) Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary: Ron Sivigny 31113 Blue Heron Rd. Pine City MN 55063 5. This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name File Number: 822371900021 Originally filed on: 4-13-2015 Under the name (list the previous name only if you are amending that name): 6. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Date: 7-21-17 /s/ Ron Sivigny Ron Sivigny, Plumber Email Address for Official Notices: hhrsivigny@gmail.com Contact name: Ron Sivigny Phone Number: 320-420-0497 Entities that own, lease, or have any financial interest in agricultural land or land capable of being farmed must register with the MN Dept. of Agriculture’s Corporate Farm Program. Does this entity own, lease, or have any financial interest in agricultural land or land capable of being farmed? No Work Item 958718100083 Original File Number 822371900021 STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE FILED 07/31/2017 11:59 PM Steve Simon Secretary of State Published in the Pine City Pioneer on Aug. 24 and 31, 2017

recorded on March 27, 2006 as Document Number 453606. 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: Assigned to Stearns Bank, NA, a National Banking Association by written assignment recorded on May 7, 2010, as Document Number 487525, in the recording office stated in paragraph 4. INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 26.0166.000 7. County in which mortgaged premises is located: Pine 8. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: Northwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter (NW ¼ of SW ¼ ) and South Half of Southwest Quarter (S ½ of SW ¼ ), Section Three (3), Township Thirty-eight (38), Range Twenty-one (21), EXCEPT the following: 1) A strip of land 2 rods wide off from the West side of said NW ¼ of SW ¼ of Section 3; 2) A strip 2 rods wide off from North side of said NW ¼ of SW ¼ of Section 3; 3) A small tract 4 rods long North and South by 2 rods wide East and West off from SW ¼ of SW ¼ of said Section 3 in the Northwest corner of said SW ¼ of SW ¼ of Section 3, this tract described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said SW ¼ of SW ¼ of Section 3, thence East 2 rods, thence South 4 rods, thence West 2 rods to West line of said SW ¼ of SW ¼ and thence North to place of beginning. 4) North 900 feet of the West 484 feet of Northwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter (NW ¼ of SW ¼) of Section Three (3), Township Thirty-eight (38), Range Twenty-one (21), Pine County, Minnesota. Check here if all or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens)  9. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 10614 Freedom Road SE, Pine City, MN 55063. OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 10. The person holding the Mortgage: [check one]  is a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the transaction agent, residential mortgage servicer, and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are […]. The transaction agent’s mortgage identification number, if stated on the Mortgage, is N/A  is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are Stearns Bank, NA as assignee from Horizon Bank f/k/a Pine City State Bank. 11. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Horizon Bank f/k/a Pine City State Bank. INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE 12. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied. That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding

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COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Other Civil: Quiet Title Court File No. 58-CV-17-364 SUMMONS IN ACTION TO QUIET TITLE Andrew Espeseth and Ashley I. Kobberdahl Espeseth, husband and wife; Jeffrey Espeseth and Patricia Espeseth, husband and wife, Plaintiffs, v. Alice Libby Lehet a/k/a Libby Alice Lehet a/k/a Alice L. Lehet (now deceased) and the unknown heirs of Alice Libby Lehet; Jacqueline Anne Piha a/k/a Jacqueline Ann Piha (now deceased) and the unknown heirs of Jacqueline Anne Piha; George Charles Lehet (now deceased) and the unknown heirs of George Charles Lehet; Gregory J. Piha and Linda Piha, husband and wife; Michael J. Piha and Vicki Piha, husband and wife; Tobin T. Piha and Susan Piha, husband and wife; Randy S. Piha; DeAnne M. Devitt and Tim Devitt, wife and husband; and Mark C. Lehet and Mary Lehet, husband and wife, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, INTEREST OR LIEN IN THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN, Defendants. THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiffs have started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiffs’ Complaint against you is attached to this Summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the court and there may be no court file number on this Summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this summons located at: John M. Cabak CABAK LAW, LLC 243 Main Street S Pine City, MN 55063 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiffs’ Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiffs should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the court may decide against you and award the Plaintiffs everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment

can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. 7. REAL PROPERTY. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Pine County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: Lots Four (4), Five (5) and Six (6), Block Fifteen (15), Townsite of Pine City, Pine County, Minnesota The object of this action is to award judgment quieting title in the names of the Plaintiffs, and to determine that the Defendants have no further right, title, or interest in the above-described real property. NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. §557.03, the Plaintiffs hereby give notice that no personal claim is being made against any of the Defendants. However, if Defendants unreasonably defend the action, Plaintiffs are requesting an order of the court directing that the defendants shall pay costs and attorney fees to Plaintiffs. Dated: July 26, 2017 CABAK LAW, LLC John M. Cabak Attorney for Plaintiffs 243 Main Street S Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-2529 Attorney Reg. #0388929 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on August 24, 31 and September 7, 2017 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DATE: August 3, 2017 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 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. Date of Mortgage: December 6, 2004 2. Mortgagors: Kelly T. Koffler and Katherine G. Koffler, husband and wife Robert T. Hommell and Heather D. Hommell, husband and wife 3. Mortgagee: Horizon Bank f/k/a Pine City State Bank 4. Recording Information: Recorded on December 9, 2004 as Document Number 439421, in the Office of the County Recorder of Pine County, Minnesota. -A CORRECTIVE Mortgage was

Mortgagee complied with all of the notice requirements as required by statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by the mortgage, or any part thereof. 13. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $80,000.00. 14. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $59,442.19. 15. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, at public auction on September 28, 2017, 10:00 a.m., at Pine County Sheriff’s Department, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 100, Pine City, MN 55063, to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorney’s fees, allowed by law. 16. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is twelve (12) months after the date of sale. 17. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on September 28, 2018, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under Minn. Stat. §580.07 or §582.032. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES 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 MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: John M. Cabak CABAK LAW, LLC 243 Main Street S Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-2529 john@cabaklaw.com Attny Reg. No. 0388929 Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Stearns Bank, N.A. 600 Hillside Ave SW Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-6713 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR Published in the Pine City Pioneer on Aug. 10, 17, 24, 31, Sept. 7 and 14, 2017 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on September 28, 2017 at 11:00 am at Woischke’s Enterprises, 10573 Crystal Drive, Pine City, Minnesota 55063, the following personal property will be sold by public auction by the Sheriff of Pine County: Manufactured Home: 1976 Chickasha 14’ x 76’, Serial No. 2593W This sale will be held to satisfy a claim upon the above-described property held by Woischke’s Enterprises and owned by Jesse Lindahl, and located at 18663 Big Aspen Trail, Pine City, MN 55063. Woischke’s Enterprises obtained possession of the property in Pine County, Minnesota on or about August 1, 2007, pursuant to a Writ of Recovery. The amount of the claim against the above-referenced property is $2,229.00 computed to the sale date, exclusive of the expenses of said sale and the advertising thereof, together with the actual expenses of making said sale. Dated: August 18, 2017 CABAK LAW, LLC John M. Cabak Attny Lic. No. 0388929 243 Main Street South Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-2529 john@cabaklaw.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on August 24, 31 and September 7, 2017

NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Pokegama Town Board of Supervisors will hold a Special Meeting on August 31st, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Pokegama Town Hall which is located at 18336 Town Hall Road, Pine City, Minnesota. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss increasing the 2018 Township Levy and other pertinent business. The Township of Pokegama encourages residents to attend such meetings to comment on the issues discussed. If you have other questions you may call the Town Hall at 320-629-3719 or email at pokegamatownhall@yahoo.com. Posted: August 24th, 2017 Susan L. Alderink Administrative Clerk Pokegama Township Published in the Pine City Pioneer on August 24, 2017

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Spicy chops served up at Zion Lutheran Church A trio of cooks spiced a pile of pork chops to perfection for the ﬁrst annual Zion Lutheran Church cornfeed on Aug. 19. The corn was all-you-care-to-eat, and cooks and servers offered 1,225 ears of delicious sweet corn to hungry visitors.

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