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High price for child protection Rising out-of-home placement costs may spur Pine County levy increase BY AILENE CROUP NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM
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Pine County Board is racing toward the preliminary levy deadline, and is leaning towards a levy increase due to the rising cost of out-of-home placements for children. Pine County and all the other municipal bodies in the state must have a levy increase/decrease/or unchanged number certified by Sept. 30. The board discussed the levy at the monthly meeting in Askov on Sept. 5. County Administrator David Minke was not at the meeting and Chairman Matt Ludwig said he would like to have Minke demonstrate to the board how increases would affect the property taxes of homes in the county based on their value. County Assessor, Solid Waste and Zoning Administrator Kelly Schroeder stood in for Auditor/Treasurer Cathy Clemmer who was also absent from the meeting. Schroeder explained to the board how new construction in the county has increased the total market value of all the property in the county. More new homes and businesses means taxes are spread across more property and would reduce the individual’s tax. The increase in new construction is 1 percent. In theory, Schroder said, the board could increase the levy by 1 percent with no change in taxes.
A young Dragon on defense races to catch the ball carrier during a fourth- and fifth- grade football game on Sept. 9.
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Pine City history writers offer their works for free BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM
A treasure trove of Pine City memories, photos and history is just a few clicks away. On its website at www.pinecityhistory.com, the Pine City Area History Association is offering books about the Nelson family’s Coca-Cola bottling plant, local photographer Bob Thiry, the Fred and Emmy Engler family, the World War II stories of Laura Novy and much more. And here’s the best part: all can be downloaded completely for free, though physical copies of nearly all the books can be purchased through the website. “It’s mostly just to make that history available to people,” said Judy Scholin, president of the Pine City History Area History Association. “A lot of them are connected to families. We’re always look-
ing for those local family stories.” One of the books is the diary of local dairy farmer Carl E. Meier. “His granddaughter, Darcy Pinotti, put it together,” Scholin said. “She did a wonderful job on it. And then she just made it available to us so we could share it. “He just wrote a few sentences each day,” she continued. “He mentions local people, businesses and organizations all the time through his diary. And Darcy did an index, so you can see if you’re mentioned in his diary. It’s really a nice resource.” Another book, “Life in Brook Park,” is the story of the David Deaver family. That book started with three ziplock bags of photos given to the history association by a family member. “He didn’t know what to do with them, who to pass them on to, so he sent them to us,” Scholin said. SEE HISTORY, PAGE 9
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A Place for You board members recently welcomed Rick Olseen, aide to Congressman Rick Nolan, for a meeting and tour of the shelter. Pictured with Olseen are Vice Chair Teresa Hasbrook, Co-Chair Nancy Mach, Executive Director Linda Thomson and Co-Chair Pam Greden.
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Board members at A Place for You (APFY) transitional shelter in Pine City had the opportunity to share the shelter’s success stories with Congressional staffer Rick Olseen last week. An aide to Rep. Rick Nolan and a former state senator, Olseen spent nearly two hours learning about the 10-bed facility. It is the only shelter for single adults between the Twin Cities and Duluth and has served more than 300 individuals since it opened in 2012. “Our success rate for people moving into housing is at 49 percent,” said Linda Thomson, APFY executive director. The need in east central Minneso-
ta for affordable housing and jobs that pay a living wage were among the topics the board members discussed with Olseen. APFY provides a temporary home for up to 10 adults for a maximum of 90 days. It is staffed 24/7, but volunteers play a major role in the operation, delivering a hot meal once a day and driving residents to jobs and appointments. Residents of Pine, Isanti, Chisago, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Carlton counties are eligible to stay at APFY. They are required to complete an Individual Program Plan, be working or actively looking for work and abide by all shelter policies during their stay. Some residents are going to school, retired,
on disability or not able to work. APFY relies on grants and donations and is busy preparing for its largest fundraiser of the year, the fourth annual Giving Gala. The event will be held Friday, Oct. 13 at Grand Casino Hinckley. Proceeds from the gala go toward the shelter’s operating expenses. “Many of the grants we receive are project-specific,” said Teresa Hasbrook, vice chair of the APFY board. “Fundraising will always be crucial to raising the money we need for operating expenses.” For more information about APFY or to learn how to support the upcoming gala, email info@ apfy.org or call 320-438-7070.
Scott Arlen Lange, 51, was arrested on Aug. 24 in Isanti County and has been charged with felony domestic assault and domestic assault by strangulation, along with misdemeanor assault and drug charges. Lange is known to area residents as the man who beat Pine County Deputy Michael Morrow to death with Morrow’s own flashlight on Aug. 25, 1991 during a traffic stop on Beroun Crossing Road west of Interstate 35. Lange was found guilty in March 1992 of second-degree murder for Morrow’s death and was sentenced to 20 years in prison. He was released in 2006 after 15 years. In 2008 he was convicted of third-degree assault in Isanti County. He was released in 2012. In 2013 Lange was convicted of damage to property in Mille Lacs County and disorderly conduct in Kanabec County. He was convicted of misdemeanor assault and obstructing the legal process in Kanabec County in 2014. He was also convicted of disorderly conduct in Pine County in 2014 and 2016. According to the Isanti County News, Lange allegedly had a bubble pipe with a significant amount of white residue at the time he was arrested on Aug. 24, and it was suspected that the pipe had been used for smoking methamphetamine.
Fairview recognized for excellence
Fairview Clinics – Pine City was recently honored with a Minnesota Bridges to Excellence award from the Minnesota Health Action Group for delivering high-quality vascular care outcomes for patients. “Fairview’s clinics truly are part of the communities they serve,” said Val Overton, Fairview Medical Group vice president of quality and innovation. “Improving health outcomes is one way we strive to enhance the lives of our friends and neighbors.” Established by the Minnesota Health Action Group in 2006, the Minnesota Bridges to Excellence program uses publicly reported outcomes data to identify clinics that meet or exceed optimal care standards for a specified percentage of patients with diabetes, vascular disease and depression. The recent awards are based on 2016 performance results reported to Minnesota Community Measurement by Fairview and other health care providers across the state. In all, 33 Fairview and University of Minnesota Health clinics were honored for delivering high-quality clinical care.
County seeks to expand broadband BY AILENE CROUP NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM
Expanding access to broadband technology, in the underserved areas of Pine County, has been an ongoing board and technology committee topic of discussion. Bryan Wood, executive director of Audubon Center of the North Woods, requested a letter of support from Pine County Board at their regular meeting last week. The letter asks the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) to use its Border to Border program to fund expansion of broadband to the Grindstone Lake area. Scott Savage from the supplier, Savage Communications, Inc. (SCI Cable), also attended the meeting. Grindstone Lake Association was represented at the meeting. They said the grant they are requesting would bring broadband technology to about 180 homes. Commissioner Steve Hallan, who represents the
board on the county’s technology committee, said, “I’m wholeheartedly in support. We’ve had this dream for all of Pine County to be connected.” He said there was a similar request for homes on the northeast side of Cross Lake and was hoping something could be worked out for that area. Wood said the Grindstone Lake area has had a lot of problems with internet though they have tried several means of delivery including satellite. SCI Cable has a service area of nearly 7,000 homes and seven counties in East Central Minnesota. The board approved the letter of support requesting aid from DEED.
Hallan said the rooms would become more for training and they were not going to spend $75,000 retrofitting the building for education. According to the minutes of the Aug. 22 technology committee meeting, the consensus was to wait until the new Sandstone building was built before making improvements to the Pine County boardroom. Mohr said the committee also discussed a new website. The minutes revealed that there was discussion on providing live stream video or audio format of board meetings. County Administrator David Minke was directed to research how long they would have to keep recorded copies of the meetings.
TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE Commissioner Josh Mohr, also a board representative on the technology committee, said they discussed improvements to the projectors and screens in the boardroom along with adding a projector to the new county building in Sandstone.
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SEPT. 14 Cub Scouts registration night Pine City Cub Scouts registration will take place in the Pine City Elementary Media Center from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14. Visit HeroScouts.org for more information.
Sex trafficking presentation On Thursday, Sept. 14 Dr. Leanna Cinquanta, founder and director of Tell Asia Ministries, will present on the problem of child trafficking and slavery in India. India accounts for 35 percent of the world’s human trafficking victims and Leanna and her teams are attempting to reduce that by 90 percent. The presentation will be held at the American Legion in Hinckley from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Email jnsylves@northlc.com or call 612210-2139.
SEPT. 15 Cavallin Ford celebrates 60 On Friday, Sept. 15 the public is invited to help Cavallin Ford, Pine City, celebrate their 60th anniversary from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be coffee, pop and donuts, with lunch served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 320629-2549 or visit www.cavallinford.com for more information.
SEPT. 16 Author book reading Local author Dean Hovey will be reading from his latest book, “Family Trees,” at the Pine City library on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Email DEANHOVEY@ comcast.net with any questions.
Wild rice demonstrations at Mille Lacs The public is invited to the Mille Lacs Indian Museum on Saturday, Sept. 16 for free, 20-minute demonstrations on how to parch, thresh and winnow wild rice into the finished product every hour on the hour between noon and 3 p.m. For information, call 320-532-3632 or email millelacs@mnhs.org.
Annual Mora Fly-In/Drive-in The annual Mora Fly-In/ Drive-In is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 16 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Mora Municipal Airport. The Mora Lions Club will be serving an all-you-caneat pancake breakfast, with pilots in command eating for free. Hawk Aviation will be offering airplane rides for a fee. For more details, contact Beth Thorp at 320-225-4807 or beth. thorp@cityofmora.com.
Super Art Saturday at PCftA The public is invited to Super Art Saturday classes at Pine Center for the Arts, 265 5th St. SE, Pine City, on Saturday, Sept. 16. “Grab a Hook” and learn beginning crochet with Sarah Odendahl from 10 a.m.
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to 12 p.m., then from 1 to 4 p.m. create a “Rainy Autumn” canvas painting with instructor Charlene Herrick. From 1 to 3 p.m. kids ages 10-18 are invited to learn basic cupcake frosting techniques with Laura Michels. For cost or to register, call 320629-4924 or visit www.pinecenter.org.
Pokegama Lake Association The monthly meeting of the Pokegama Lake Association will be Saturday, Sept. 16 at 9 a.m. with coffee and rolls at 8:30 a.m. Prospective members are welcome at 12965 Lake Line Road. Contact lmclean111@ gmail.com for information.
dle music and lessons held outside on Saturday evening. For information call 320-629-6356 or email: nwcfurpost@mnhs.org.
SEPT. 17 Stoffel Family Museum The Stoffel Family Memorabilia Museum will welcome visitors from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 17. 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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St. Croix State Park welcomes the public to learn about late summer bees and flowers, help make canoe paddles, enjoy fall colors and relax on Saturday, Sept. 16. Beginning at 9:30 a.m. canoe rentals are available. From 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. all ages are invited to learn about spy gear bees use, take a bug walk and make a bee craft. At 4 p.m. attend a canoe paddle-making demonstration (best for adults). Visit the website www.mndnr. gov/stcroix or call 320-384-6591 for more information.
The Northern Exposures Photo Club will meet on Monday, Sept. 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the Kanabec History Center in Mora. Father Eugene Plaisted will give a presentation on photographing stained glass windows. Members will share their images for this month’s theme, “State Parks.” The public is invited. Contact wmehlan@hotmail. com with any questions.
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A 55+ driver improvement course (four-hour refresher) will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 19 from 1 to 5 p.m., with a second session from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Hinckley High School, 201 Main St., Hinckley. Preregistration is required. For information or to register call 888-234-1294 or visit www.mnsafetycenter.org.
WINDOW Victim Services is hosting a 2-mile Color Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, Sept. 16 at West Side Park in Hinckley at 9 a.m. For more information and registration visit: www. window4victims.com.
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The Apple River Quilt Guild will host their 27th annual fall festival quilt show, “The Season in Quilts,” at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Amery, Wisconsin, on Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sept. 16 and 17. There will be vendors, a quilt sale to benefit the Northwoods Homeless Shelter, a raffle to benefit guild educational programs, homemade soup and pie and more. For questions about the show or quilt guild, contact Nancy Drake, 715-268-6910, or Sue Pleskac, 715-553-0847.
Kids in grades 1-6 are invited to Lego Club at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19 at the Hinckley Public Library. The kids’ creations will be displayed in the library for one week. Legos will be supplied by the library, so leave personal Legos at home. For more information, call the library at 320-384-6351 (ask for the Hinckley branch), drop by the library at 106 First St. SE, or visit www.ecrlib.org.
‘Festival of the Voyageur’ On Saturday from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon - 4 p.m., Sept. 16 and 17, celebrate a 19th-century rendezvous at the North West Company Fur Post, Pine City, as hundreds of re-enactors portraying Ojibwe, voyageurs and fur traders prepare for winter trade and camp along the Snake River. Participants can shop for historic crafts, join children’s activities, and witness feats of strength and skill as contestants vie for the title of best all-around voyageur. A highlight of the weekend is a festive country dance with live fid-
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gristmills from Rushseba to Sunrise on Wednesday, Sept. 20. The public is invited to attend at 1:30 p.m. at the museum located at 350 S. Eliot Ave., Rush City. Old photos and personal stories are welcome. For more information call 320-358-4525 or visit nchsociety.org.
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THURSDAY 9/14 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City Pine City VFW Auxiliary: Pine City, VFW Post #4258 6:30 p.m.
Free and open to the public, the Old School Arts Center, Sandstone, will host an art show gallery opening with refreshments on Friday, Sept. 22, 7-9 p.m. The featured artist is Claudia Hanson. There will also be a special collection by Mike Link and Kate Crowley, and student art as well. Music will be provided by Jeanne Laron on the violin. Email franlevings@ gmail.com with any questions.
SATURDAY 9/16 Model RR club: Askov, 10 a.m., Pine County History Museum
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TUESDAY 9/19 Pine County Board: Pine City, Pine County Courthouse, 10 a.m. NA: 725 2nd Ave. SW, Pine City, 7 p.m., 320-279-3823, Carrie Pine City VFW: Pine City, VFW Post #4258, 7:30 p.m.
‘Fire on the Snake’ fundraiser On Saturday, Sept. 23 the public is invited to the first annual “Fire on the Snake” fundraiser for the Pine City Firefighters Relief Association from noon to midnight at the Pine County Fair event center. There will be live music beginning at 1 p.m., food and beer. Visit pinecountyfair.com for more information.
SEPT. 24 Hinckley Senior Center On Sunday, Sept. 24 the public is invited to a spaghetti feed, bake sale and quilt raffle, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Hinckley Senior Center, 302 E. Main St.
SEPT. 26 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, Sept. 26 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.
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On Wednesday, Sept. 20 the public is invited to the Pine City Public Library, 6-8 p.m., for the Pine County Genealogical Society’s 20th anniversary. Enjoy refreshments and learn how to use census records to trace your family history. Registration is not necessary. For more information, visit www.ecrlib.org or call 320-629-6403.
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On Friday, Sept. 29 the public is invited to a “Hootenanny” with Paul Bacigalupi and Tom Kloeckl at Pine Center for the Arts at 7 p.m. An informal gathering with folk music and sometimes dancing, revisit the singalong songs of the Kingston Trio, the Carter family, Peter, Paul & Mary, Simon Garfunkel, John Denver and more. Tickets are available at the PCftA gallery (open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3-6 p.m.) or online at www.pinecenter. yapsody.com. Seating is limited.
SUNDAY 9/17 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. MONDAY 9/18 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
WEDNESDAY 9/20 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Al-Anon: 725 2nd Ave. SW, Pine City, 12 p.m., 612-387-6094, David Focus on Ability: 1:30 p.m., Chisago Co. Snr. Ctr., North Branch Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine City VFW Hall AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center
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Judge should be voted out
To the Editor: [Editor’s note: This letter is a response to Carolyn Kolar’s letter “Angry and saddened by sentence” in last week’s Pioneer, which was a commentary on the article, “Man pleads guilty to abusing child, receives 1 year jail, probation” in the Aug. 31 Pioneer.] As a deputy of 28 years I know how you feel, and I’ve seen judges do that my whole career. But don’t despair – there is something you can do about it. A judge is appointed and after that must run for the office. Remember the judge’s name. In case you forgot it’s Judge Heather Wynn. Prior to the next election see if she is on the ballot. If she is, talk to your family, talk to your friends, talk to your neighbors and ask them to talk to others. Vote her out of office. If you don’t, then don’t complain about what she does. My feeling is she does not belong on the bench and I won’t vote for her. Dick Birrenbach Pine City
Ask a Trooper BY SGT. NEIL DICKENSON MINNESOTA STATE PATROL
On freeways, it seems to be increasQ: ingly dangerous to be in the rightmost lane, because people on entrance ramps push their way into traffic at much lower speeds. I was taught to match the prevailing speed and yield when merging. What is the law? Drivers need to avoid disrupting traffic flow or “cutting off” other drivers when merging. Try to adjust your speed to accommodate vehicles already on the freeway, and you must yield to other vehicles when you are merging. Drivers should use their turn signal to let other drivers know their intention. When an acceleration lane is not available, and a “Yield” sign is posted on the entry ramp, obey the sign. Stop, if it is necessary and do not force your way into the lane of traffic. If drivers are in the right lane on the freeway and merging traffic wants and needs to enter, please move to the left lane, if safe to do so, and let traffic safely enter. Lane changing must be done with caution. Drivers should have safe clearance to the side, behind, and ahead of the vehicle, before moving. Drivers should turn their head in the direction of the lane they are moving into and check for vehicles. If a driver relies only on mirrors, they may not see vehicles in certain positions, known as “blind spots.” Factors such as dirty windshields and glaring lights can also create temporary blind spots. Know the location of blind spots to avoid a crash. Avoid driving in other drivers’ blind spot, being particularly conscious when driving near commercial vehicles.
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The Purple Prognosis: Aw, c’mon Lucy The Purple Prognosis is an annual diatribe in which the Pioneer editor indulges his near-obsession with Minnesota’s professional football team. Those not interested in the Vikings should probably back away, slowly. When it comes to football I clearly don’t know what Editor’s I’m talking about. years ago, Soapbox I Two predicted that the Vikings were Mike likely going to be Gainor lousy. They won the North and went 11 5 Last L t season I thought they 11-5. were maybe the hottest team in the league. I actually said the words, “This could be the year.” And then, of course, after winning their fi rst five games they suffered a whole slew of injuries and ended up 8-8.
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So I cursed us. Sorry about that, Vikings. A friend who works at another newspaper (and a Wisconsin newspaper at that) put it perfectly: Vikings fans are Charlie Brown trying to kick the football. We keep hoping this is our shot, this is our season, this is the time that the Purple will finally get it all together. But when we think we’re getting close, that it’s finally really going to happen, Lucy pulls the ball away and we end up on our backs in the dust. I mean, good grief. And it feels like the Vikings have it stacked against them again this season. Out of the 53-man roster we’ve got 11 rookies, and you know they’re not all going to turn out to be superstars. Most of the football experts I’ve read are picking our Vikes to fi nish in the middle of the North again (behind a certain Wisconsin team, of course), and to miss the playoffs. And yet...
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I’m writing this watching the Monday night game against the New Orleans Saints, and I have to say – we’re looking pretty good. Actually, we look better than that. The offensive line is (and this is crazy) keeping the quarterback from getting his bell rung every time he drops back. That hasn’t happened for a while. The defense keeps forcing the other team to settle for the field goal. New running back Dalvin Cook not only broke out for some big plays, he actually crushed Adrian Peterson’s record for most running yards in a fi rst game as a Vikings rookie. Sam Bradford looked as good as any QB in the game. And the Vikes brought us a convincing 29-19 win. I know, I know. It’s one game, and it’s a long season. But it’s fun to have hope, to be running down the field towards that football, even if we can be all but certain that Lucy is going to pull it away eventually. Skol Vikings!
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It takes two cowboys to wrestle a steer 10 Years Ago, 2007
league as overall champions. Walter Blanchard submitted a photo printed in the paper of the Pine City State Bank taken in 1909. The cashier was E. H. Dosey, the vice president, Douglas Greely and director, C. C. Ives. Silver Phantom’s Gypsy, a llama, and owner Connie Knox won first place in the showmanship competition at the Minnesota State Fair’s llama show.
The daughter of a Pine City couple has been instrumental in getting bottled drinking water to victims of Hurricane Andrew in Florida. Linda Pigman ( E c k lund), daughter of Duane and Ethel Peterson, is CEO of Little Dipper Years Co. in EfAgo fie, Minnesota, Donna a manufacturer Heath of bottled water. She received a call on Aug. 28 from someone who wanted to donate $1,000 to get water to Florida hurricane victims. Athlete of the Week is Bill Aagaard. A junior at Pine City High School and a member of the Dragon Cross-Country team, he was chosen for the enthusiasm he exhibits to his teammates. Bill’s parents are Bill and Sandy Aagaard. Fishing was exciting last week for Joe Adams, Pine City. He was trolling the Snake River when he landed a 24 lb. muskie. The fish was 41-and-onehalf inches long. Adams said it “jumped out of the water like a marlin and put up quite a fight.” A fisherman in a boat nearby saw Adams’ net was too small. He climbed into Adams’ boat and helped him land the fish. The Pine City men’s golf league ended its season with John Lindquist and Ralph Mach leading the
25 Years Ago, 1992 Dr. Robert Musgrove, president of Pine Technical College, was named 2007 Outstanding Pine City Citizen of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce. A group of Pine City residents traveled to Rushford, Minnesota to assist Shawna Iverson, granddaughter of Pine City resident Clarence Espeseth and Mark and Sally Eliason, clean up after her home was flooded. John Oare, one of the volunteers, took a well-deserved breather during clean up. Volunteers who made the trip were Norm Opheim, Joe Hobson, Roger Cummings, Ken Hamann, Lyndon Haugesten, Delores Glasow, Roger Knutson, John Oare, Wayne Brogerg, Clarence Espeseth, Barb Nordrum, Don Lund, Laura Nordrum and John Woll. The Flames Snowmobile Club celebrated 25 years of fun. The Flames groom and maintain trails and the club has put $129,568 into this project. Approximately 1,000 volunteer hours go into grooming the trails every year. Gene Smetana,
an early member of the Flames, still helps get the trails ready beginning in September. It takes two cowboys to steer wrestle. One of them keeps the steer straight, and the other one leans off his horse, catches the horns and wrestles the steer to the ground. This all took place at the first annual Pine City Championship Rodeo at Heidelberger Farm Equipment. Over 2,000 people attended the rodeo and it was a huge success. Lillian Kozak Stephan was celebrating her 100th birthday on Sept. 16 with an open house. Cross-Country Athletes of the Week are Trevor McNally, Clay Fisher, Andrew Lutz, Emily Branzovsky, David Hambly, Karissa Lange and Brietta Clementson. These athletes have led the boys’ and girls’ teams in every race this year. The dedication of these runners is very appreciated by their coaches.
49 Years Ago, 1966 A grinding head-on car crash on Highway 70, about four miles east of Highway 61 brought death to Arlow O. Howard, 53, of rural Pine City and injured the six other passengers in his car and the driver of the other car driven by Linda Spinler, 14, of rural Pine City. The past week has witnessed the warmest weather known in this state for many years. Some of the old settlers say there was just such a “spell” in September 30 years ago. It is to be hoped there will not be another such “spell” for 30 years to come. From Rock Creek: Ev-
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Rolling into fall In September of 1992, the lazy days of summer hadn’t faded away completely. Even though school consumed the biggest part of their day, kids still found time last week to enjoy the weather. On Woodpecker Ridge Sarah Taylor, left, Becky Haney and Niki Taylor on the bike set their wheels in motion for an afternoon ride.
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St. Croix State Park celebrates heritage BY AMY DOEUN NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM
St. Croix State Park in Hinckley hosted its Fifth Annual Heritage weekend over Labor Day weekend. The events were designed to teach about local history. Visitors could watch local blacksmith Paul Webster craft a knife, go on a plant hike to learn about the area’s edible and medicinal plants, make their own canoe paddle, make a traditional beadwork bracelet and learn about the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s and the lodge they built in the park that is a National Historic Landmark. Paul Webster has been a blacksmith for years. While he worked he chatted with the audience taking questions. One woman asked why he would strike the object he was working on and then the anvil. He said originally he thought it was just, “quaint and traditional but several bottles of Advil later,” he realized that there was a purpose for it. He was dealing with tendonitis and found out that keeping his four pound sledge in perpetual motion actually took a lot of the stress out of the joints. “Imagine lifting it [a four pound sledge] up and holding it thousands of times a day.” He added that traditionally
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there were different guilds and they would sometimes combine to create finished items. There was the blacksmith guild for creating the metal part of a tool and then the “handlers guild” for making the handles. “A blacksmith could get in trouble,” and he would want to make sure he “didn’t steal any work from the unions.” Jim Knutson-Kolodzne, Director of American Indian Studies at St. Cloud State University was also there sharing about Ojibway constellations and folklore. The loon is an animal that mates for life and always lives in the same lake. So at the center of the loon constellation is the North Star, the star that doesn’t move.
The Ojibway used the stars to predict the seasons. The wintermaker constellation would appear in the sky in fall. “The stars predict what happens next and tell us how to live our life on earth.” An interesting legend about the fisher constellation was that during a time when the winter didn’t end, the elders sent the fisher into the night sky to find out why. There he discovered that the birds of the world were being held captive. He released them and the warmth returned. Now the fisher stays in the sky always moving. Other constellations include the moose and curly tail.
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Three welcomed into Dragon Hall of Fame on Oct. 7 The Pine City High School Athletic Hall of Fame will induct its three newest members on Saturday, Oct. 7. Inducted will be Amy (Bacigalupi) Zimmermann, Class of 1989; Alison Mach, Class of 1997 and Gretchen Linzmeier, Class of 2012. These three women represent 32 Pine City High School varsity letters, 22 All Conference awards, the career point leader in Pine City basketball, a Minnesota state champion coach and a captain for what was perhaps the best girls basketball team in school history. AMY (BACIGALUPI) ZIMMERMANN Amy was a letter winner in tennis, basketball and softball. A calm and consistent exterior was a mask for the determination and drive that characterized her play. A competitor, Amy worked to rehabilitate a fractured elbow her senior year to help lead the basketball team to the region 7A finals, one heartbreaking loss away from the state tournament. Elisa Mill, softball coach at the time, can still picture Amy loping
through the outfield to snag fly balls that most would not have gotten to. Amy was a five-time All Conference award winner in tennis and part of five conference champion teams as well as a member of the team that placed fourth in state in 1988. Amy was a well rounded high school student. She was valedictorian of her class, and a member of the Summer Rec staff for two years. Amy credits a variety of coaches with her successes. “Eberhart was inspiring, coach Dave Johnson was a confidence builder.” She credits her first tennis coach, who happened to be her dad, with a tennis lesson she used throughout her career. “Get to the d––– net.” Amy and her husband Mike live outside of Chicago with their three sons Michael, Joe and Danny. ALISON MACH Ali, like Amy, also earned letters in tennis, basketball and softball. Ali earned two letters as a varsity basketball player and three as a softball play-
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en’s true sport was basketball. Her accomplishments are many and impressive. She scored more than 30 points in a game 10 times, including a career high 37, third in school history. She holds the career record for number of varsity games played, points scored (boys and girls), assists, field goals made and free throws made. Four times named to the All Great River Conference team, Gretchen was runner-up to Braham’s Rebekah Dahlman for Great River MVP her senior season. She was also selected to the All State Team Honorable Mention her senior year. Gretchen continued her basketball career at the University of LaCrosse, earning two varsity letters. She recently graduated from UWLC and is pursuing a career in Community and Public Health Education. The Hall of Fame banquet and ceremony will be Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Pine City Country Club. Tickets and ticket information can be obtained through Bill Christianson at PCHS; bchristianson@isd578.org
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A low-flying helicopter hovered and weaved over the east side of Pine City for a number of minutes on Sept. 11 before heading north, its intentions unknown. The serial number (N854WS) was registered to MN Helicopters Inc. out of Minneapolis, but calls to their office were unreturned. The Pine County Sheriff’s Office said the incident has been reported to the FAA.
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“There wasn’t much to go with them for explanation. But when we sorted and resorted and sorted a few more times, we discovered it really told a nice story about life in Brook Park. Even if you didn’t live there or know the people, a lot of people can identify with the things they did because they had similar experiences. It was just a fascinating look at that time period and that family.” “The Nelsons & Coca Cola” is a 43 page work combining pictures, written memories and news accounts from the time period when the family ran that business in Pine City. “It was a combination between Bill Nelson and myself,” Scholin said. “We worked on this one for a number of years putting it together.” One of her favorite works is the 72-page family memoir written by Margaret Engler Holler, who recently passed away at
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dren from their families, out-of-home placements. Pine County Health and Human Services (HHS) Director Becky Foss told the board back in June that in nearly all child protection placements involving American Indian youth, the cases are transferred to tribal court. This means that district court no longer has jurisdiction for those cases and Pine County HHS is no longer the lead agency in those cases. Mille Lacs Band is usually the lead agency in these cases. But, Pine County is still required to pay the bill for Band out-of-home placements. Foss said it’s impossible to predict the numbers for out-ofhome placements. Hallan ventured a guess at about $450,000 in out-of-home for 2018. He said there’s a new legislative formula to aid in out-of-home. The county could see $100,000 from the State in funding for the program. If the county did not have to fund the unpredictable out-of-home placement program, Hallan commented, it is likely there would be no need for a levy increase. The board set an additional budget meeting and they have one more regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. at the Pine County Courthouse to set the preliminary levy. Once the preliminary levy is set, the levy can only stay the same or decrease when it’s finalized in December.
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SINGING THE PRAISES Meet the people who work hard to make a difference in our community.
‘I love to be with people and to see them happy’ BY MARGARET MARTY NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM
Though she protested being featured in “Singing the Praises,” it was soon clear she truly deserves it. Betty (Struxness) Purdy grew up and attended school in Rush City. She married Don Purdy of Pine City, where they spent the rest of their lives and raised two children. Betty worked as a nurse’s aide at the Rush City Hospital and as a locally acclaimed cook and baker at the Grant House Hotel and Eatery. (High school girls who worked at the Grant House during her tenure there still attest to how much they learned from her.) She also operated her own catering business for many years, serving at countless parties and receptions. At Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Betty has served at numerous funerals and weddings over the years, instigated their renowned Lutefisk dinners, assisted with Vacation Bible School, held offices in LCW, and helped anywhere needed. She also worked with their Quilters group. “The quilts are given to people in need,” she said, “and to overseas missions.” Betty is also a member of the VFW Auxiliary and has served wherever needed there. She sometimes stayed with people at nursing homes to assist until a relative could arrive. She has driven many individuals to appointments, sometimes to the Twin Cities when necessary. Betty’s motivation? “I love to be with people and to see them happy,” she said. “And I thank the Lord for my upbringing by a family that was loving and helpful to others and thus a good example for me. I give all the credit to them and to the Lord.” Her advice to others? “Begin helping people and the Lord will give you lots of wonderful memories that will remain with you and bring you joy until the end of your days,” Betty said, “even if you have to go through some rough spots along the way.” Betty has been a widow for many years, and she has recently experienced serious health challenges, but her attitude remains positive, happy, and very grateful.
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Pokegama Lake flyover brings out flight fans While dozens of pontoons and other waterborne vehicles gathered near Tuxedo Point, four classic planes spun and whirled over Pokegama Lake on Sunday, Sept. 3 as part of the traditional Labor Day weekend performance sponsored by the Pokegama Lake Association.
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Improvement Must-haves for a Kitchen Remodel Homeowners looking to renovate often see room for improvement in their kitchens and bathrooms. The National Association of Home Builder’s Remodeling Market Index Survey, which measures conditions in the remodeling market, indicates that the two most common remodeling jobs are almost always bathroom remodels (81 percent) and kitchen remodels (79 percent).
still useful. Deep sinks may be preferable to double sinks, especially for homeowners who use lots of kitchen tools when preparing meals. Soft-closing hinges. When replacing cabinets (or just the hardware), consider installing soft-closing hinges and slides on doors and drawers. These devices eliminate slamming and caught fingers, reducing noise and injuries in the kitchen.
Before investing so much into their remodeling projects, homeowners should think carefully about the features that will improve their time spent at home. When planning a kitchen renovation, homeowners may want to consider the following upgrades to make the room more enjoyable while improving its functionality.
Foot-pedal water operation. When outfitting a sink, think about foot controls, which are popular in doctors’ offices and hospitals. Turning on the water with the tap of a foot can reduce the transfer of pathogens to faucets from hands during food preparation. These pedals also free up hands for other tasks.
Oversized sink. Although high-efficiency dishwashers are popular, deep sinks to soak soup pots or woks are
Bottom’s up. People likely spend more time raiding the refrigerator than the freezer on any given day.
Rather than having to bend down constantly, choose a model with the fridge on top and freezer on the bottom, especially if anyone in the household has mobility issues. When shopping for refrigerators, Frenchdoor style units may offer even more access, making it easy for homeowners to slide fruit trays, sheet cakes and other large items into the fridge. Extra lighting. A kitchen should be a balance of form and function. A combination of overhead lighting, decorative lighting and task lighting can illuminate all areas of the space effectively. Appliance garages. Architectural and design resources say that appliance garages are popular kitchen additions, too. Set at countertop level, these cabinets allow people to keep small appliances plugged in but tucked neatly behind closed doors.
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The mission of the Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote economic development and business in the area.
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facebook.com/pinecitychamber MARGERY SWANSON NAMED 2017 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
THIRD THURSDAY NETWORKING: Happy Hour on September 21
These monthly networking events are an opportunity to meet other business owners, managers and employees and learn about what other local businesses are doing. We are pleased to host the next Happy Hour event at Three Twenty Brewing Co.
The Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce would like to extend our congratulations to Margery Swanson the 2017 Outstanding Citizen of the Year. Through the nomination process each year, members of the community write letters to nominate individuals that they feel are deserving of this award. A panel of community members is then tasked with reviewing the letters to select the best candidate. “Not unlike previous years, this year was a tough choice because there were so many worthy candidates,” said Becky Schueller, executive director for the Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce. “Margery is an excellent choice to receive the honor of Citizen of the Year. She has done so much in the community.” Swanson was born and raised in Pine City, although she lived in St. Cloud for much of her adult life. Upon retirement she and her husband Bayliss moved back to their hometown. Judy Scholin (Citizen of the Year 2014) shared that Margery was the driving force behind the Pine City library renovation project. She was instrumental in forming the Library Foundation, then spearheaded the fundraising campaign that brought the project to fruition. Scholin noted, “Margery is fearless and takes on projects that would have most of us running the opposite direction.” The public is invited to attend a reception honoring Margery Swanson as our 2017 Citizen of the Year. The reception will be held on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 3:00 – 4:30 PM at the North West Company Fur Post. RSVP’s are appreciated by calling 320.322.4040 or emailing info@pinecitychamber.com.
OLD HIGHWAY 61 COALITION PLANS “JUNK & TREASURE” EVENT
Members of the Old Highway 61 Coalition are pleased to announce a new event designed for both residents and tourists looking for new ways to explore East Central Minnesota. From Oct. 5 – 7, the first “Junk & Treasure on Old Highway 61” will take place. The idea surfaced over a year ago when a Sandstone based business owner attended a meeting of the Old Highway 61 Coalition. Flea markets, vintage stores and pop-up boutique events have been growing in popularity. Members left with the task of exploring interest for business owners along the Old Highway 61 route through Chisago, Pine and Carlton Counties. Fast forward to the spring of 2017 with another meeting of coalition members. “Let’s do this!” was the response and a committee was formed… and the rest, they say, is history… because here it is… This year’s dates were selected by the team to coincide with another great event along the Old Highway 61 route. Visitors to the region can enjoy shopping by day at any of the participating locations, then spend their evenings enjoying the Highway 61 Film Festival in Pine City, MN.
Next Chamber Meeting: October 3, 2017 @ Noon
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Sept 21 - Happy Hour Networking October 7 - Citizen of the Year December 2 - Holiday Madness
CONTACT US: 320-322-4040 Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce 315 Main Street South, Pine City MN 55063 Regular Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 2:30 pm www.pinecitychamber.com www.facebook.com/pinecitychamber info@pinecitychamber.com
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Boys take 1st, girls 3rd at Pine City Invitational BY JESSE LOGAN NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM
Dragons cross-country teams ran at the Pine City Invitational on Thursday, Sept. 7 and found some early-season success. The Dragons boys finished first out of eight teams competing, while the Dragons girls finished third out of eight. “The weather ended up being nice for the meet,” said Dragons head coach Jared Clementson. “The course was in great condition, which led to many great performances.” With a total of 60 points, the Dragons boys bested second place Foley by six for the top spot. North Branch finished third with 79. “It was great seeing our boys taking charge during the race and coming out victorious,” said Clementson. “The last time our boys won the Pine City Invite was in 2014. I am pleased with how the varsity boys have been racing, but we will need to tighten things up a bit if we want to be competitive with teams like Mora.” Junior Tommy Ryan (17:46) and sophomore Nate Webster (17:51) led from the start and finished first and second. The two ran side by side for the majority of the race with Ryan out-kicking his teammate for the win. The third place runner was 26 seconds behind Webster. Sophomore Austin Eckert (18:50) ran a personal best time by 27 seconds and placed 13th. TJ Rank (19:24), Noah Miller (19:43), Jake Adams (19:52), and Remington Steele (19:58) all improved their times from last week and placed 24th, 30th, 34th and 38th respectively. The girls team placed third with 81 points, well
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terman (25:14) finished side by side and were Pine City’s top JV finishers, placing 8th and 9th respectively. Allison Cavallin (25:35) ran well in her first ever 5K, placing 12th. The Dragons JV boys placed first with 40 points, edging out Hinckley-Finlayson by 22. Derek Clementson (20:26) and Koleman Lind (20:27) raced to the finish
to place fourth and fifth respectively. Freshmen Charlie Emmons (20:44) and Lukas Struss (20:58) both had nice races and finished in the top 10. The Dragons were scheduled to run next in Mora on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at the Stone Brook Golf Course. The following week will see the team travel to the Pierz Stampede on Monday, Sept. 18.
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behind a dominant Mora team with 29 and just behind second place Zimmerman with 77. Sophomore Alaina Steele was the Dragons’ top finisher, placing second in a new Pine City Invite 5K School Record time of 20:56. Steele’s time improves upon the original record of 21:40 set in 2015 by Ashli Webster. Senior Ashli Webster ran
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Volleyball beats H-F, Isle BY LANCE FURBER SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM
Pine City Dragon volleyball played strong this week, improving on putting the ball down hard against their opponents. On Tuesday, Sept. 5, the Dragons played Hinckley – Finlayson, winning the match in three straight sets (25 – 21, 25 – 11, 25 -18). Seven of these athletes had kills doing this match and Hannah Lorsung and Kelsey Kidder led the Dragons in serving with three aces each. (A “kill” is a powerful shot that is un-returnable by the opposing team. An “ace” is a serve which lands on the opponent’s side of the court without being touched or is unable to be kept in play). On Thursday, Sept. 7, the Dragons played their home opener, defeating Isle in four sets (25 -13, 25 -15, 22 – 15, 25 -14). Pine City continued their hard hitting tactics with Makenna Nelson serving six aces and Ashley Faur with 10 kills.
Football Dragons fall short in close contest BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM
On a beautiful night up north, the Pine City Dragons football team was unable to get a win against a beatable opponent. The Dragons felt pain from a myriad of wounds, some of which were self-inflicted, and ultimately fell a yard short of moving their record to 2-0. Unfortunately, Pine City also lost one of their best players due to injury during the contest as senior Beau Steele will now miss extended time with a broken ankle.
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Dragons volleyball team gets two wins in two days.
The Dragons finished third, out of eight teams, in the Pine City Invite on Saturday, Sept. 9. The other teams participating
were Crosby – Ironton, Moose Lake – Willow River, Eveleth – Gilbert, East Central, Hinckley SEE VOLLEYBALL, PAGE 20
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The Dragons came out strong as they hosted the Eberhart Invitational on Saturday.
Girls take 3rd at Eberhart Invite BY LANCE FURBER SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM
Pine City High School Girls Tennis hosted Foley on Sept. 7 for their first conference match of the season. With rain causing the cancellation of some of their earlier matches this season, the Dragons have not had many opportunities to play close matches and battle out to three sets. Although the Dragons came up short with a 1 – 6 match score, the score did not reflect the level of play of these young athletes. First Doubles players Alison Brown and Emily Carpenter, along with Third Doubles players Addison Sell and Lindsay Miller, battled back and forth with Foley before being
defeated in three sets. Lydia Adams fought a tough battle at First Singles, losing the first set in a tie breaker. After their defeat on Thursday, the Dragons came out strong as they hosted the Eberhart Invitational on Saturday Sept. 9. Pine City finished third out of the eight teams in this tournament (Aitkin, Crosby-Ironton, Eveleth-Gilbert, Duluth Marshal, Mora, Pierz, and Virginia). This tournament gives the Dragons a great opportunity to play teams that are in their section and helps them prepare for the upcoming matches. “The girls had an opportunity to SEE TENNIS, PAGE 20
GREENWAY/NASHWAUKKEEWATIN 18, PINE CITY 12 The opponent on this night was not familiar. Pine City faced a threeschool co-op that was hosting a home game in a fourth town, Coleraine. To make things even more confusing, the G/N-K football team actually changes their name from week to week. In the opener, G/N-K was referred to as the Tigers. On Friday, Sept. 8, Pine City faced the Titans. The squad also plays games as the Raiders. Although the team’s identity may seem to have clouded, one thing was clear; G/N-K is going to go as far as senior running back Askel Jensen would take them. Jensen would account for (unofficial) over 200 yards against the Dragons. His one-yard touchdown dive on the first play of the second quarter made the score 10-0. “Most of their success came out of I-twins,” said Dragons head coach Jared Polzine. “He had some success early, but we made the adjustments we needed to make. I thought we had it completely figured out in the second half. We met their physicality, and were able to stop them for the most part. They were just able to make that big pass play and that was the difference.” The big pass play for G/N-K came with 8:25 to play and the Dragons ahead 12-10. Jensen snared a high-arcing pass deep down the sidelines. Two Pine City defenders were close by but collided as he reeled in the catch and ran to the endzone. “On film he wasn’t a real threat to catch the ball,” said Polzine. “When you get 125 yards on two plays, that kind of makes your night. Other than a few big plays, we held him in check. On the pass, we had two defenders right there, they just took each other out.” While Jensen was going early for G/N-K, the Dragons had a very slow start offensively. Pine
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Dragons vs. Agates BY JESSE LOGAN NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM
Matchup: Two Harbors Agates (2-1) at Pine City Dragons (1-1) Date/Time: Friday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. in Pine City Game preview: The Agates had a game in zero week, so they come in having played one more time than Pine City. After scoring 76 points in wins over Crosby-Ironton and Duluth Denfeld, the Agates were held scoreless in a 7-0 loss last week against Esko. Two Harbors employs a run-first approach in a power scheme and has lots of size up front. Senior running back Spencer Ross is a multi-sport athlete that has had great success in track. Pine City will focus on stopping him, but junior running back Ricky Brenna is also capable. The Dragons will need to continue to play great defense, and should focus on getting Jake Lunceford the ball early and often. History: Dragons coach Jared Polzine has a lifetime 4-0 record against Two Harbors. The two schools haven’t played since 2012 when the Dragons defeated the Agates 2217. Polzine’s teams dominated the Agates in 2009-2011, winning by a combined 117-21 in three games. The Agates have been much better of late, losing in a section championship game last fall to Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin. Quote from the coach: “They’re going to be physical,” said Polzine. “In that system, it’s really about those big hogs up front, and they get after it. They’re kind of riding the wave. We played them back in 2012, and they were coming off of back to back 0-9 seasons, now they’re coming in off of an appearance at the section final. Their kids have been getting after it in the weight room. Defensively they run a 3-5 which is familiar, but they run a lot of the old blitzes we used to run, so we’ll have a good idea of what’s coming.”
City had just four offensive plays in the first quarter, one of which resulted in a safety. With the ball just outside of the one-yard line, Pine City called a run play from shotgun and senior Jake Lunceford was tackled in the backfield. The Titans had drawn first blood and went up 2-0. “Our base offense is running the ball out of shotgun,” said Polzine. “You look at all of our plays on offense, we don’t get tacked for a loss very often, if at all. We felt confident about our abilities to get out of that endzone with one of our better backs. I think (senior) Jonah Bergstrom has stepped in at center and done a great job for us this season, keeping guys from penetrating up the middle, so we felt confident in that call.” Pine City’s first score would come in the second quarter on a three-yard TD run by quarterback
Nick Hansmann. The play was set up by a long run from Steele, who had to head off on crutches and was unable to return. “Great run by Beau to set that thing up,” said Polzine. “He broke a tackle, made a long run, just had a guy dive at his ankle, and it’s just an unfortunate accident, a freakish play. We lost a great player for six to eight, which is most of the season for us. He’s been playing a little banged up, but we admire his grit and toughness. Unfortunately on Friday it just ended kinda quick for him. He had such a great finish last season, it’s disappointing for all of us.” With Steele sidelined, the team looked to Hansmann to take the brunt of the offense in the second and third quarters. The junior would put a fantastic run on film in the third quarter when he SEE FOOTBALL, PAGE 20
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Floyd M. Christopherson C Floyd Christopherson p passed away Wednesday, S Sept. 6, 2017, at his home in P Pine City at the age of 82. Floyd Merle Christ topherson was born to H Hubert and Florence (And derson) Christopherson on D Dec. 14, 1934, in Rutledge, M Minnesota. At the age of 1 Floyd left high school 16, (he was smarter than the teachers) because he wasn’t allowed to continue his enthusiasm and participation in football and basketball. This never detoured him from his love of sports – football, baseball, softball, umpiring, hunting and fishing. When he was no longer able to participate in athletics, whenever he could, he loved to watch his many athletic grandchildren. In his spare time, Floyd enjoyed bowling, playing cards, Farkle, watching television (old movies, baseball and wrestling) and indulging in sweets; especially a bowl of ICE CREAM. Floyd worked for the State of Minnesota for 31 years (1966-1997). He was an extraordinarily loving, humble and patient man. His smile lit up the room and brought joy to everyone who knew him. Floyd is survived by his wife Naomi Christopherson of Pine City; children: Shelly (Ed) Sauter of Pine City, Mitchell (Kari) Christopherson, of Big Lake, Natalie (Perry Skluzacek) Christopherson of Pine City, Gary Christopherson of Cloverdale, Virginia (Duane) Franklin of Harris, and Kelly (Scott) Miller of Pine City; 22 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; brother Arnold (Carol) Christopherson of Cambridge; sister-in-law Rosemary Christopherson of Coon Rapids; many nieces, nephews and friends. Reverend Dr. Vicki VanderVegt officiated at a Celebration of Floyd’s life on Monday, Sept. 11 at the Swanson Chapel, Pine City. A gathering of family and friends was held Sunday and also one hour prior to the service. Funeral arrangements for Floyd Christopherson are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel.
Guy T. Foster Guy Thomas Foster was born Sept. 20, 1937, in Pennington, Minnesota. He graduated from Blackduck High School in 1955 where he played football. He was an avid outdoorsman, raced Harleys in his youth and started racing stock car at age 47. His final resting place will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Bemidji, with his family. He is survived by children, Kevin Clark Foster, Kimberly Gay Thomas, Michael Todd Foster and Donnell Marie Foster Barrett; grandchildren, David D. Foster, Karla Kay D. Schneider, Stephen M. Foster, Dianne A. Scott, Christopher T. Voss, Joshua D. Roberts, Nickolas Guy Thomas Foster and Robert S. Barrett III; 17 great-grandchildren; step-children, Anthony Decker, Andrew Decker, Patricia Schrader and Robert Judd; many step-grandchildren; siblings, Edward Steele, Donna Mellun, Ruth Demulling, Joan Wagner and Gene Steele. Ones that have already passed, father, Clark Lavern Foster; mother, Bessie Adaline (Webster, Foster) Steele; brother, James Rodney Foster; wife, Charlotte (Penne) Wildenauer Foster and step-father, Donald Arthur Steele. Arrangements were entrusted to the Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home, Bemidji, Minnesota. Online guestbook is available at www.olsonschwartzfuneralhome.com.
Cynthia A. Sweet Cynthia Ann Urness S Sweet was born in A Albert Lea on July 5, 1 1948, to parents, Henry a and Dorothy (Olson) U Urness. She grew up in t small farming comthe m munity of Frost where s attended Frost Pubshe l Schools until gradulic a ation in 1966. She went o to attend Mankato on
State College and received a B.S. in Elementary Education in 1970. During the summers, Cyndi worked in the bean fields and also for Jolly Green Giant Canning Company. She began teaching in Pine City in March of 1971, where she taught remedial reading and first and second grades for seven years. Her principal in Pine City moved to Aurora, Colorado, and encouraged her to venture to Colorado to teach first and second grades at Lansing Elementary School, where she remained for eight years. In 1987, she moved to Dartmouth Elementary, where she also taught first and second grades. After 32 years of teaching, she retired in 2003. She was loved by all of her students and her fellow staff members. Cyndi’s interests included stitching, reading, card making, traveling, hiking and spending time with family and friends. She was an active member of Delta Kappa Gamma, a teacher’s society, Salvation Army Metro Denver Women’s Auxiliary and All Saints Lutheran Church. One of her proudest moments was when she received The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Doll of the Year award for 2015. In 1980, she met Stan, who would become her best friend and husband, on Oct. 17, 1981. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Stan Sweet, of Aurora, and her brother, Rayburn Urness, of Frost, Minnesota, and numerous cousins and friends.
Donna Broz Donna Broz passed away Sunday, Sept. 10 at the Estates of Rush City at the age of 77. Monsignor Aleksander Suchan will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial for Donna at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 15 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Beroun. A time of visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Calvary Cemetery in Beroun. Arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel; FuneralAndCremationService.com. Full obituary to follow in next week’s Pine City Pioneer.
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815 7th St. SW, Pine City 10 a.m. Bible Study 11 a.m. Worship Service 4 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible Study. Contact: Greg Douvier 320-420-1302
402 N. Oak St. Grasston, MN 55030 www.grasstonbaptist.org info@grasstonbaptisit.org 320.396.2645 Worship Service 9:30am Sunday School 10:45am
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Dale Evangelical Free Church
Outreach Church Meeting at Pine City Library Community Room, 300 5th St. SE P.O. Box 164 Sunday NIGHTS 5-6PM Pastors Julie & Brad Samuelson 320-496-3009 Hands4PC@gmail.com Facebook fan page: Hands for Pine City Existing to be the hands of Jesus to Pine City
45268 Brunswick Rd, Harris, MN 763-689-5817 Pastor/Teacher Dr. Harvey Martin Sunday School, all ages 9:00 am Sunday Service 10:25 am www.daleefc.com Awana, Wed. 6:30-8:00pm Youth, Wed. 6:30-8:00pm
First Presbyterian Church 405 Main St. S., Pine City 320-629-3592 Rev. Rob Spahr www.firstprespinecity.org 10:00 a.m. Sunday School-all ages, No Sunday School-June-August 10:30 a.m. Worship Celebration Wednesday @ 6:15 p.m. Youth Group
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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 Services: 8 and 9:30 a.m. Coffee and fellowship between services October 1: RALLY DAY! Join us for games and fun! Thursday service: 5:30 p.m.
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
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
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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Fedder Henry Loren Fedder was born on Aug. 22, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed seven pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 inches long. His parents are Jake and Jamie Fedder of Pine City. Henry is welcomed by grandparents Kim and Dale Dickey, Jon Fedder and Dihanna Fedder, all of Pine City.
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Anderson Colt James Anderson was born on Aug. 30, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed 10 pounds, three ounces and was 21 inches long. His parents are Brett and Julie Anderson of Mora. Colt is welcomed by grandparents Tom and Laura Martin of Grasston, Dave and Bert Anderson of Mora.
Arya Marie Snorek was born on Aug. 22, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed seven pounds, three ounces and was 19-1/2 inches long. Her parents are Ryan and Lisa Snorek of Pine City. Arya is welcomed home by sibling Loriana, 10, and her puppy brother, Django. Her grandparents are Dianna Johnson, Daniel Johnson, Christie and Tony Donagall, Karen and Robert Snorek.
Groth Katelynn Marie Groth was born on Aug. 21, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed seven pounds, eight
ounces and was 19 inches long. Her parents are Tony and Kali Groth of Isle. Katelynn is welcomed home by big sister Isabelle, 3. Her grandparents are Mike and Heidi DeVos of Milaca, Harry Nash of International Falls, Kenny and Angie Groth of Isle.
Van Beek Ella June Van Beek was born on Aug. 31, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed seven pounds, 10 ounces and was 19-1/2 inches long. Her parents are Russ Van Beek and Allison Knapp of Braham. Ella is welcomed by big sister Ava, 3. Her grandparents are Jon and Karna Knapp of Braham, Russell and Jackie Van Beek of Braham.
Smith Annise Rae-Anne Smith was born on Aug. 27, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed nine pounds, 11 ounces and was 20.7 inches long. Her parents are Oleia St. John and Joshua R. Smith of Duluth and Brainerd. Annise is welcomed home by sibling Annie R.L. Smith. Her grandparents are Alberta A. Martin, Wallace St. John Sr., Roberta L. Matrious, Darryl G. Smith Sr.
PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Sept. 4 - 10 Theft, burglary, vandalism
Sept. 4, 7:27 a.m., report of theft, 3rd Ave., Pine City south. Sept. 4, 10:24 a.m., report of vehicle exterior damage, Beroun Crossing Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Sept. 4, 11:15 a.m., report of theft, 2nd Ave., Pine City south. Sept. 4, 8:09 p.m., report of vehicle theft/attempt, State Hwy. 70, Rock Creek east. Sept. 5, 8:51 a.m., report of theft, 1st St., Pine City south. Sept. 6, 10:41 a.m., report of fraud, Henriette Rd., Pine City north. Sept. 6, 4:51 p.m., report of burglary, 1st Ave., Pine City north. Sept. 7, 2:39 p.m., report of theft, Brook Dr., Pokegama Twp. west. Sept. 7, 4:32 p.m., report of property damage, 1st Ave., Pine City north. Sept. 8, 12:51 p.m., report of fraud, 2nd St., Pine City north. Sept. 8, 2:59 p.m., report of property damage, 4th St., Pine City south. Sept. 8, 9:04 p.m., report of vehicle exterior damage, Main St., Pine City south. Sept. 9, 11:41 a.m., report of theft, 8th St., Pine City south. Sept. 10, 2:45 p.m., report of damage to property, Lily Rd., Pine City Twp. east.
Miscellaneous Sept. 4, 2:57 p.m., report of neighbor trouble, Hillside Ave., Pine City south. Sept. 4, 6:29 p.m., report of
suspicious activity, Par Cir., Pine City Twp. west. Sept. 5, 12:07 p.m., report of animal disturbance, 4th Ave., Pine City south. Sept. 6, 5:06 p.m., report of harassment, 3rd Ave., Pine City south. Sept. 7, 3:53 p.m., report of person w/weapon, Johnson Ave., Pine City south. Sept. 8, 10:19 a.m., report of predatory offender, Nature Ave., Rock Creek east. Sept. 8, 1:40 p.m., report of suspicious activity, St. Croix Rd./Cross Lake Rd., Pine City south. Sept. 8, 8:08 p.m., report of threats, Meadow Creek Ln., Pokegama Twp. east. Sept. 9, 1:29 a.m., report of suspicious activity, Beroun Crossing Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Sept. 9, 9:32 p.m., report of suspicious activity, Aspen Cir./ Nature Ave., Rock Creek east. Sept. 10, 12:01 a.m., report of drunk, Beroun Crossing Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Sept. 10, 7:20 p.m., report of harassment, 5th St., Pine City south. Sept. 10, 10:46 p.m., report of missing adult person, Ridgeway Rd., Pokegama Twp. east.
Fires and accidents Sept. 8, 8:49 a.m., report of vehicle in ditch, Forest Blvd., Rock Creek west.
Jail roster Sept. 4, Steven Douglas Nelson, awaiting trial/court, hold
for other agency, drugs- 5th degree- poss...; remand-bail, assault- domestic assaultmisd. Sept. 4, Grace Kathleen Smith, warrant, under sentence, govt- escape from custody. Sept. 4, Jeff Duane Vance, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable causecriminal sexual conduct- 1st degree- female- penet or contact... Released Sept. 8. Sept. 4, Thomas Michael Hotwagner, hold for other agency, theft- take/use/transfer movable...; trespass- return to property withi... Released Sept. 5. Sept. 5, Steven Lee Irvin, warrant, remand-hold, family offense- contribute to delinq... Sept. 5, Jonathon Craig Oiyotte, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, govt- obstruct legal process- no forc...; drugs5th degree- sell- marijuana; stolen property- receive- other property- $250...; fleeing police officer in motor veh... Sept. 5, Felicia Ann Roseland, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, theft- $501-1000GM. Sept. 5, Raphael Roger Henderson, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable cause, assault- domestic assaultmisd.; hold for other agency, disturb- disorderly conduct. Released Sept. 7. Sept. 5, Kenneth James Maslowski, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, remand-bail, stolen propertyposs- veh- unk amt, fleeing police officer in motor v...; hold for other agency, theft- $500
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Chapin 100th birthday Come celebrate Leona (Anderson) Chapin’s 100th birthday on Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Chengwatana Town Hall. Cake will be served from 2 to 4 p.m. No gifts, please.
or less- M...; traffic- driver’s license- driving after restrictions- alc/... Released Sept. 7. Sept. 5, Jesse Paul Kaska, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DUI- 1st degreecont subst... Released Sept. 6. Sept. 6, Joshua Paul Bulu, warrant, remand-hold, assault- terrorist threats reckless dis... Sept. 6, Joshua James Solots, warrant, remand-bail, drugs5th degree- poss/procure/ control su... Sept. 6, Lisa Marie Toombs, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-bail, govtfalse name or DOB- fictitious, hold for other agency, drugs5th degree- possess sche... Released Sept. 9. Sept. 6, Shawn Lewis Green, hold for other agency, liquorunderage consumption 1821... Released Sept. 7. Sept. 6, Ronald Allan Seebold, hold for other agency, traffic- driving after suspension. Released Sept. 7. Sept. 6, Daniel Richard Thunstrom, Pine County warrant, trespassing- business. Released Sept. 6. Sept. 7, Tomas Christo... Herrera-Schultz, warrant, remand-bail, interfere w/privacy- against a minor. Sept. 7, Cory Allen Rawls, warrant, hold for other agency, assault- domestic assaultFe; remand-bail, assault- 2nd degree- dangerous weaponother weap... criminal damage to property- 4th degree, felony. Sept. 7, Brandon Gene Merrill, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, drugs- 2nd
THANK YOU Many, many thanks to all the family and friends who helped me celebrate my big “90!” I was overwhelmed. Donna Heath
degree- sale 3 grams, 5th degree- possess sche...; assault- domestic assault- Fe; weapon- poss- ineligible convicted... Released Sept. 8. Sept. 8, Koda David Aanenson, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, stolen property- poss- veh- unk amt; assault- 2nd degree- dangerous weapon- subst bodi...; trafficcareless driving, speeding- exceed limit of 30...; fleeing police officer in motor veh... Sept. 8, Nathan Michael Collins, under sentence, trafficDUI- 3rd degree- alcohol conc over... Sept. 8, Mark Allen Hlavka, Pine County warrant, under sentence, drugs- 5th degreeposs... Sept. 8, Miguel Angel Paz, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, govt- false name to police officer-G... Sept. 8, Steven Gordon Rice, Pine County warrant, domestic abuse; violates 2 or more... Sept. 8, Patience Marie Warhol, awaiting trial/court, Pine County warrant, trespassingbusiness, probable cause, govt- obstruct legal processforce- G; false name to police officer- G... Sept. 8, Louis Ralph Workman, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, govt- false name or DOB- fictitious. Sept. 9, Kimberly Ann Edmonson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, criminal vehicular operation- subs...; traffic- DWI- 4th degree drive while impaired. Sept. 9, Andrew Stephen Hutton, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, burglary- 1st
degree- dwelling- occupied...; domestic abuse- violate order for... Sept. 9, Kristina Carol Jensen, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degreeposs/procure/control su...; hold for other agency, theft$500 or less- M... Sept. 9, Brandon Christopher Lehman, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedu...; hold for other agency, trafficviolate driver’s license conditions; ignition interlock- tampers, circu... Sept. 9, Jonathan Leslie Reese, hold for other agency, traffic- regulation- uninsured vehicl...; assault- terrorist threats reckless dis... 5th degree- inflict or attempt bodil... Sept. 9, William Grant Meeker, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- drinking/ driving- underage, DWI- 4th degree drive while impaired, DUI- 4th degree .08 or more in... Released Sept. 10. Sept. 9, Arnold Ralph Marten, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DUI of alcohol. Released Sept. 9. Sept. 10, Craig Scott Ericson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assault- 5th degreefear/inflict/attempt har...; disturb- disorderly conduct; govt- obstruct legal processinterfe... Sept. 10, Alexis Nicole Rodriguez, Pine County warrant, burglary- 2nd degree- resforced- unknown...
There have been 1,734 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2017.
COLLEGE Graduates Pine City resident Dallas Hansen graduated from Bemidji State University in Bemidji in May 2017. Hansen earned a bachelor of science in Psychology.
Pine City resident Jennifer Hrdlicka earned an associate of arts, Health Sciences Broad Field degree during commencement exercises at Northwest Technical College, Bemidji, in May 2017.
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PINE CITY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ON INTERIM USE PERMIT Notice is hereby given in accordance with the Township Zoning Ordinance, that the Planning Commission of Pine City Township will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 19th, 2017; 6:00 pm, at the Pine City Town Hall, Pine City, Mn. 55063, The hearing is for a Interim Use Permit request to temporarily place a second home that will provide independent living quarters for elderly parents. This application was submitted by Timothy & Kara Stratton, 16104 Imperal Drive, Pine City, MN. The Township of Pine City encourages interested parties to attend public meetings and comment on the issues being discussed. If you wish to provide comments and are unable to attend the meeting, written comments may be submitted to or delivered to, the Township Zoning Department prior to the time of the hearing. These written comments will be made a part of the official record. Questions regarding this matter can be directed to the Township Planning and Zoning Department. Date: September 5th 2017 Gordon Johnson, Township Planning Zoning Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on Sept. 14, 2017 POKEGAMA TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ON THE PROPOSED FINAL PLAT OF “THE WOODS SHORELINE” Notice is hereby given that the Pokegama Township Board Of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 14th, 2017, 7:00 pm, at the Town Hall, 18336 Town Hall Rd. Pine City. The purpose of this hearing is to review the application for the Final Plat known as “The Woods Shoreline”, Section 23; Township 39; Range 22. The Developer and applicant of the Property is Jacob Kruse/ Landmasters, LLC of Pine City. The Township of Pokegama encourages interested parties to attend public meetings and comment on the issues being discussed. If you wish to provide comments and are unable to attend the meeting, written comments may be submitted to or delivered to, the Township Zoning Department prior to the time of the hearing. These written comments will be made a part of the official record. Questions regarding this matter can be directed to the Township Planning and Zoning Department at (320) 629-3719. Date: September 1st , 2017 Gordon Johnson,
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Township Planning Zoning Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on Sept. 14, 2017 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on October 12, 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: 1970 Marshfield, 2 bedroom, Serial No. 11155 This sale will be held to satisfy a claim upon the above-described property held by Woischke’s Enterprises and owned by David Eugene Sjodin, and located at 18636 Amber Lane, Pine City, MN 55063. Woischke’s Enterprises obtained possession of the property in Pine County, Minnesota on or about March 4, 2015, pursuant to an abandonment of the property. The amount of the claim against the above-referenced property is $11,315.00 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. CABAK LAW, LLC Dated: September 7, 2017 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 Sept. 14, 21 and 28, 2017 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on October 12, 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: 1975 META 14’ x 61’, Serial No. 4656010750 This sale will be held to satisfy a claim upon the above-described property held by Woischke’s Enterprises and owned by George Anthony Johnson a/k/a Tony Johnson, and located at 18650 Big Aspen Trail, Pine City, MN 55063. Woischke’s Enterprises obtained possession of the property in Pine County, Minnesota on or about February 24, 2017, pursuant to a Writ of Recovery of Premises. The amount of the claim against the above-referenced property is $6,759.75 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. CABAK LAW, LLC
Dated: September 7, 2017 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 Sept. 14, 21 and 28, 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 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
DNR invites public input on James L. Oberstar State Trail • Open house scheduled for Sept. 19 MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites the public to comment – either in person or online – on a draft master plan for the James L. Oberstar State Trail. The DNR is hosting an open house Tuesday, Sept. 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Pine County Courthouse Board Room, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, MN 55063. Anyone with an interest in the future of this trail is encouraged to attend. DNR staff will be available to answer questions about the trail planning process and receive comments on the draft master plan. Master plans guide the development, management, and operation of state trails to provide quality recreational opportunities. The plan must be completed and approved before any funds can be used for state trail construction. The James L. Oberstar State
Trail is a segment of the Willard Munger State Trail system in Chisago and Pine counties. A specific route and total mileage have not been established for the trail, but upon completion, the trail will offer connections to communities, recreational hubs, and scenic resources of the St. Croix Valley. Potential trail uses include bicycling, walking/hiking, jogging/ running, dog walking, in-line skating/roller skiing, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hunting, natural resource education/interpretation and water access. A copy of the draft master plan is available online at www.mndnr. gov. Those unable to review and comment on the draft master plan at the open house meeting may contact: Darin Newman, planner, darin. newman@state.mn.us, 651-2595611 Marty Torgerson, area supervisor, martin.c.torgerson@state. mn.us, 218-460-7024 Public comments will be accepted through Monday, Oct. 2.
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 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
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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 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT Court File No. 58-PR-17-20 Estate of: Julie Ann Fust a/k/a Julie
Ann Hunter a/k/a Julie Ann Nyberg, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTESTATE) Notice is given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Michael Thomas Fust, whose address is 21577 Spur Lane, Pine City, MN 55063 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3—607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days for the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3—801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months alter the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Registrar Pine Court Administrator 2017.09.06 14:14:50-05’00’ Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Court Administrator Pine Court Administrator 2017.09.06 14:15:07-05’00’ Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court Spencer, Sarah (Pine Court Administration) Sep 6 2017 3:26 PM Attorney for: Michael Thomas Fust Name: Lynn Klicker Uthe Firm: Lynn Klicker Uthe, Ltd. Street: 10501 Wayzata Boulevard, Ste 100-1 City, State, ZIP: Minnetonka, MN 55305 Attorney License No: 225204 Telephone: 952-544-4925 FAX: 952-544-1203 Email: lawyers@uthelaw.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on Sept. 14 and 21, 2017
DNR Questions of the Week I hunt in a deer zone that has a lotWhy does the fur coat of a deer Q: tery for antlerless permits. If I get an Q: change colors depending on the time antlerless permit through the lottery, can of year – a reddish color in the spring and I shoot a doe in any lottery zone or only in one specific zone?
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If you receive an either-sex permit through the lottery, it is only valid for that specific permit area. You can move around from one permit area to another, but you would be restricted to antlered deer only in other lottery areas. Keep in mind, if you shoot a deer in any area with a one-deer limit (bucks only, youth only antlerless, lottery or hunter’s choice) you may not shoot another deer in any other area with a one-deer limit. You can continue to hunt elsewhere in managed or intensive designated areas, as well as the metro area, with the appropriate combination of season license/bonus permits. You may also continue to party hunt (cross-tag) in the same area or other areas with a one deer limit, provided your party has valid licenses and/or tags. ~ Adam Murkowsi, DNR big game program leader
brown in the fall? The deer’s coat is designed to provide A: both a means for thermoregulation and camouflage. Summer coats appear reddish and are thin, allowing deer to better cope with heat stress. In the fall, deer begin a process of molting, which is triggered by hormonal changes that reflect the changing seasons. The reddish summer coat turns into a faded gray or brown color as the new winter coat begins to grow. A deer’s winter coat is comprised of two layers. The outer guard hairs are hollow, stiff and grow about two inches longer than the undercoat. The inner layer is soft and dense which insulates deer from the cold weather and snow. Coat color, regardless of the season, tends to be darker in forested areas and lighter in agricultural areas where deer are exposed to more direct sunlight. ~ Michelle Carstensen, wildlife health program supervisor
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The City of Hinckley is looking for a part-time Bartender / Retail Clerk at Hinckley Firehouse Liquor to fill on-sale Saturday shift from 11am to 6pm, and other on-sale and offsale shifts as available. Applications are available at Hinckley City Hall, Firehouse Liquors and on the City website. Completed applications should be turned into Kyle Morell at City Hall in Hinckley. Starting wage is $11.79 per hour. Competitive benefit package offered. Position is open until filled.
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Pine County has career opportunities for full and part-time Corrections Officers at our county jail in Pine City and is looking for individuals who are dependable, have a strong work ethic, and who are interested in making a difference in their community as a Corrections Officer. Responsibilities include maintaining a healthy, safe, and secure environment for inmates, staff, and the community; providing care for inmates and monitoring activities throughout the jail facility; supervising and/or assisting with the completion of general cleaning and light maintenance throughout the jail; generate and maintain documentation and reports. This position works under the direct supervision of the Jail Administrator, however works with considerable independence when performing assigned duties. Corrections Officers must provide 24-hour security and applicants must be able to work evenings and weekends. Minimum Qualifications: 18 years of age with High School diploma or equivalent and a valid MN driver’s license. Experience not necessary; on the-job-training is provided. Starting Salary: $18.22; benefits include health, dental, disability, and life insurance, PTO and personal days based on hours worked, in addition to Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) contributions Applications available in the Administrator’s office at Pine County Courthouse, by contacting Administration Office at 320-591-1620 or by visiting www.co.pine.mn.us and clicking on Employment Opportunities under Quick Links. Application Deadline: 4:00 PM on September 22, 2017 Mail application to: Pine County Administrator Office 635 Northridge Drive NW Suite 200 Pine City, MN 55063
City of Hinckley Job Posting Liquor Operations Manager Under general supervision of the City Administrator, the Liquor Operations Manager is responsible to organize, develop, plan, coordinate and supervise the day-to-day activities of the liquor operations (off and on sale), provide a controlled retail service to the community at a profit, provide development of retail objectives and merchandising, and prepare an annual budget. Supervision Exercised: Supervises Assistant Liquor Store Manager and Retail Clerk/Bartenders • Minimum Qualifications: Two year degree in business administration, marketing, merchandise retailing or related fields and/ or equivalent experience as a liquor operations manager (municipal preferred). Experience using Microsoft Office and Windows-based POS applications required. • Desirable Qualifications: Four year degree in business administration, marketing, merchandise retailing or related field, or five years responsible progressive experience as liquor operations manager (municipal preferred). Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Windows-based POS applications. Conditions of Employment: Must possess valid Minnesota Driver’s license or the ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of employment. Must be bondable. Must satisfactorily pass a criminal background examination. Must comply with organizational and departmental policies. Starting Salary: Salary range is $48,000 plus per year with starting salary dependent upon qualifications, plus excellent benefits including: 10 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, retirement, paid employee health, dental and life insurance. Application Deadline: Position will be open until filled. Initial application reviews will begin the week of October 2, 2017. Application, Cover Letter, and Resume must be submitted to cityadmin@cityofhinckley.com Or Mail to: City of Hinckley, PO Box No. 366, Hinckley, MN 55037 To Obtain Application: Download at http://www.hinckleygovoffice2.com or pick up at City Hall, 106 First Street SE, Hinckley, MN 55037. Phone (320) 384-7491 cityadmin@cityofhinckley.com
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FOOTBALL: from page 15
VOLLEYBALL: from page 15
scored from 27 yards out to give Pine City a 12-10 lead. “As an athletic quarterback, he’s fantastic,” said Polzine. “He gives you an extra option, makes the defense key on multiple guys. When teams focus on Beau or Lunceford, he can hurt them. That long TD run was awesome. He cut that thing back to the right and took it to the house; he had a fantastic night running the ball.” Hansmann again shared quarterback duties with sophomore Konnor Jusczak, and at times it seemed as if the team’s offensive flow suffered from flip-flopping at the position. The play calls looked drastically different when each player was taking snaps, although this is by design. “We definitely have to throw the ball better,” said Polzine. “We have to do better whether its Nick or Konnor. Playing both has been intentional. I haven’t watched the Gophers play, but TJ fleck is a multi-million dollar coach and he’s doing it, so there must be something OK with it. I think we know that both Nick and Konnor can be effective. There’s becoming a little more of a discrepancy between the two. Konnor played very well in the JV game tonight, so he’s still getting his reps and he’s continuing to improve.” The Dragons waited a long time to feature outstanding senior back Jake Lunceford in this ball game. Lunceford had just three carries at halftime, and five carries (unofficial) until the fourth quarter. With Lunceford toting it on nearly every carry on the final drive, the Dragons got into position to win the
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Senior RB Jake Lunceford gets some big yards during a close game with Greenway/NashwaukKeewatin last Friday night.
game. Unfortunately, as he lunged for the goal line with under two minutes to play, Lunceford fumbled the ball and G/N-K recovered. “We only had three plays in the first quarter,” Polzine said when asked about Lunceford’s early involvement. “We didn’t have that many plays in the whole first half. We weren’t trying to save him, we just believe in all of our guys and we wanted to try to bust some things on the outside. Rush City tried to shut off the outside run, and that opened things up for Lunce. He’s able to punish peo-
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ple, so late in the game, he’s even more effective. Like an Adrian Peterson, his yards per carry in the first quarter are usually less than in the fourth; it’s just different. The fumble was just a fluke, the defender had his head down, and just popped that sucker right out. It’s a tough loss; I’ve been eating it all weekend, the woulda-coulda-shoulda’s. We just have to move on.” The squad will attempt to do just that on Friday night, at home against Two Harbors.
– Finlayson, Barnum and Unity. The Dragons struggled with their serving due to the tournament’s smaller than normal serving area; however in their playoff game, against Barnum, six players had ace serves. Isabel Aragonez led the team this match with four aces. During the Dragons’ match against Crosby – Ironton, Alexis Pankonin helped the Dragons stand their ground with four solo blocks. This was a tough match and the Dragons’ only loss of the tournament. The Dragons will be focusing a lot on their blocking skills during the upcoming practices. “The team did a fantastic job serving,” stated Nelson. “We are still working on improving our blocking.” Pine City has a strong volleyball team which is very exciting to watch. This week they were scheduled to be at home on Monday, Sept. 11 playing East Central and will be hosting a C-Squad tournament on Saturday, Sept. 16. They were scheduled to be playing away in Braham on Tuesday, Sept. 12, and in Aitkin on Thursday, Sept. 14.
TENNIS: from page 15 battle with tough competition and develop a stronger mental toughness and strategy to fight back in their matches today,” stated coach Unverzagt. The Dragon Eberhart Invitational results are Singles players: Lydia Adams - second place; Katie Miller – consolation champion; Elizabeth Cahill – second place; Maddie Berglund – consolation champion. Doubles play-
ers: Emily Carpenter/Alison Brown – third place; Ella Sell/Rachel Johnson – second place; Addison Sell/Lindsay Miller – third place; Carina Guzik/ Layla Bulera – consolation champions. The Dragons are continuing to improve each time they play. This is the goal as a team every time they hit the court.
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Though taking a 1-6 loss to Foley, the score did not reflect the level of Dragons play.
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