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Lost hunter found after two-day search STAFF REPORT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

A lost hunter was found in Pine County on Sept. 21 after a two-day search combing hundreds of miles of trails in and around the Nemadji State Forest. The Pine County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 6:45 a.m. Pine County dispatch received a call from a hunter – Robert Kniefel, 61,

of Lakeville – who told them he was lost in the Nemadji State Forest area of Pine County. The cell phone connection was poor, and dispatchers were only able to receive limited information about the hunter and his location. The Nemadji State Forest covers roughly 92,000 acres and contains hundreds of miles of ATV and snowmobile trails. Pine County deputies were dispatched to the area believed to be where the call

came from, and began to search the ATV trails from east of Kerrick and Bruno. More resources were called in from the Kerrick and Bruno fire departments, as well as conservation officers and forestry workers from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Mille Lacs Tribal DNR officers and Minnesota State Patrol aircraft also joined in the search. Family and friends of Kniefel were on the scene as well and assisted in search-

ing alongside rescue personnel. A Pine County officer was able to exchange some text messages with Kniefel until cell phone connection was again lost. It was believed that Kniefel’s cell phone battery was no longer charged as of Tuesday evening. During the course of Tuesday and Wednesday, there were in excess of 50 SEE LOST, PAGE 14

‘Fire on the Snake’ gets off to hot start BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

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A student tries using Google Expeditions virtual reality goggles during the Dragon Technology Summit on Sept. 19.

Students look into the future at Dragon Technology Summit BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Pine City students got a glimpse into the future of jobs and education this past week, and perhaps got a better vision of where they would like to put themselves in that future. On Sept. 19, Pine City High School hosted its first Dragon Technology Summit, giving stu-

dents and staff the opportunity to spend the afternoon immersed in the use of new technology. Dihanna Fedder is the Pine City High School media specialist and district technology integrationist, and said the student-centered technology summit was the first in the area and one of few in the nation. Ben Friesen, of EdTechTeam, was the keynote speaker. Friesen

has presented globally on technology in education, and Fedder said he has inspired many others in the field. “His message to students was to find your passion and go with it,” Fedder said. “He had a passion for science, and it led him to where he is now.” She said that after the keynote SEE LOST, PAGE 14

The Pine County Fairground’s new beer hall was the place to be on Saturday evening, as visitors celebrated the first “Fire on the Snake” event – and helped raise funds for the Pine City Fire Relief Association at the same time. Pine City Fire Relief Association President Pete Leibel said that the idea for the fundraiser came originally from Kevin Hinze on the Pine County Fair Board. “Since the Fair has a liquor license, let’s have an event for the firefighters,” Leibel explained. “So we decided we’d have the event.” Leibel said that the main function of the Pine City Fire Relief Association is to manage retirement finds for Pine City firefighters. “The firefighters, after 20 years of service on the fire department, are eligible for a pension,” Leibel said. “So we have a board that manages the money.” Minnesota law requires that every relief association establish and maintain a special fund specifically for firefighter pensions. However, relief associations can also keep a general fund, and from this fund money can be

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The band Buffalo Head kept the party going at the first Fire on the Snake event on Sept. 23.

spent as they see fit, as long as they follow the rules of the association’s bylaws. “We like to buy [firefighters] a retirement gift and we haven’t been able to do that for a while, because we didn’t have the funds to do it,” Leibel said. “So this is going to make that possible.” The money raised will also be used to carry on a more solemn ceremony honoring those who have served in the Pine City Fire Department. “We have a tradition that we started that when a retired firefighter dies SEE FIRE, PAGE 14

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Alleged drunk driver breaks woman’s back BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

An elderly woman’s back was broken after she was rear-ended by an alleged drunk driver this past Friday night – and the driver’s young child also suffered injuries in the crash. According to the criminal complaint filed in Pine County Court, on Sept. 22 at approximately 10:31 p.m., a trooper with the Minnesota State Patrol responded to the report of a motor vehicle crash on Highway 48 west of Cloverdale. When he arrived he saw an area of impact and the beginning of a debris field eastbound on Highway 48. He also saw two vehicles on the right shoulder that appeared to

have been moved post-crash: a gray Mazda with significant front-end damage, and a red Toyota. The trooper identified the driver of the front vehicle, the red Toyota, and noted it had significant rear-end damage. The 74-year-old female driver told the trooper she felt she had been injured badly. It was later determined that her back had been broken in the crash. The female driver said she was entering the 45 mph zone near Cloverdale and was slowing down when she was rear-ended by the other vehicle. The trooper identified the driver of the Mazda as Nicholas Murungi, 33, of St. Paul.

His eight-year-old son was in the front passenger seat, and had been injured in the crash. Murungi was reportedly not injured in the crash. According to the trooper, Murungi said he thought the speed limit was 65 mph, and said the Toyota in front had stopped quickly and he rear-ended it. Both Murungi’s son and the elderly female driver were taken to Essentia Hospital in Sandstone for treatment. The trooper said he noticed a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from Murungi’s vehicle, and saw beer caps on the floor in front of the driver’s seat along with a beer bottle and liquid on the floor mat. He also

discovered a dugout containing .35 grams of marijuana. The trooper said that Murungi smelled of alcohol and admitted drinking one beer. Murungi submitted to a preliminary breath test, which indicated that he had a blood alcohol content of .217, more than two and a half times the legal limit of .08. Murungi was transported to the hospital and the trooper obtained a search warrant for a sample of his blood to be tested. Murungi refused to cooperate, and said he would not consent to a blood draw, though it was explained to him numerous times that they had a search warrant to do so. The trooper said that while

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HIGHWAY 61 FILM FESTIVAL

Local, national and international filmmakers have been sending hundreds of films to the seventh annual Highway 61 Film Festival, and now festival-goers will get to watch the very best in Pine City from Thursday, Oct. 5 - Sunday, Oct. 8. Tickets for day and evening sessions are just $5 (or $20 for an all-access weekend pass), while late-night shows at Pizza Pub in Pine City are always free. “DIFFERENT REALITIES” Thursday, Oct. 5 • 7 p.m. • Pine Center for the Arts (265 5th St. SE) Visit Pine Center for the Arts for an evening show by international filmmakers and their very different visions of the world we live in, featuring the first-place short documentary “Officially Limited” and the firstplace short French drama “The Interview.” “SEED: THE UNTOLD STORY The East Central Minnesota Film Society will present “Seed: The Untold Story” on Saturday at 3:05 p.m. at Pine Technical and Community College. Come see this award-winning documentary about the dramatic loss of seed diversity and the movement to restore the future of our food. Admission to this show is free, though donations are recommended. “THE SPACE BETWEEEN US” Friday, Oct. 7 • 5:30 p.m. • Pine Technical and Community College (900 4th St. SE) Get ready to laugh, think and be moved as award-winning films from Spain, Germany and the United States fill the screen at PTCC. Featuring comedy hits “The Earpiece” and “Inhumanwich!” “BLOODY GOOD FUN” Friday, Oct. 7 • 9 p.m. • Pizza Pub (500 3rd Ave SE) Things will get a little wild at this free show, as a crazy mix of action, horror, drama and comedy films take over the screen – and stay until the end to see the first-place drama feature “Short Distance” from Great Britain. “FINDING FAMILY” (FAMILY FRIENDLY SHOW) Saturday, Oct. 8 • 12 p.m. Noon • North West Company Fur Post (12551 Voyageur Lane)

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medical personnel attempted to obtain the blood sample, Murungi tensed his muscles and tried to pull away. However, officers held his arms and a blood sample was obtained. The results of the blood draw were not reported in the criminal complaint, as it may take four to six weeks for testing. Murungi has been charged with felony criminal vehicular operation and refusing to submit to a test for DWI. The maximum charge for criminal vehicular operation is three years in prison, a $10,000 fine or both. His next court appearance is set for Nov. 6 at 9 a.m.

P t and d kid lik will ill marvell att th Parents kids alike these ffun, kid-friendly films from as close as the Twin Cities, and as far as China, Australia and Russia. “EXPLORING MINNESOTA” Saturday, Oct. 8 • 5:30 p.m. • Pine Technical and Community College The North Star State shines bright with the amazing creativity of filmmakers from around Minnesota on display at PTCC, with award-winning comedies, dramas and documentaries. “BLOOD ON THE TRACKS” Saturday, Oct. 8 • 9 p.m. • Pizza Pub Another crazy group of inspired horror, comedy and dramatic short films from Minnesota and the world will raise laughter and sear eyeballs at Pizza Pub. Featuring “Vilsen,” the horror hit from Sweden. “TELLING STORIES” Sunday, Oct. 9 • 5:30 p.m. • Pine Technical and Community College Come see thoughtful films from Minnesota, Hong Kong, Germany and Spain, headlined by “Jeff’s World,” the story of the adventures of rock climbers in the Boundary Waters. Visit highway61filmfestival.org for the full 2017 film schedule and much more – “Like” the Facebook page Highway 61 Film Festival. The all-volunteer festival is sponsored by the Pine City Pioneer, Pine Center for the Arts, Pine Technical and Community College, North West Company Fur Post and Pizza Pub. See full film schedule on Page 13.

A Pine County man is dead after a motorcycle crash this past Sunday in Sturgeon Lake. On Sept. 24 at 2 a.m. the Pine County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a motorcycle accident on Northstar Drive near Thornbury Way in Sturgeon Lake. Emergency responders and deputies arriving on the scene found a single motorcycle off the roadway, which appeared to have struck signs and a fence. The driver and lone occupant was located nearby and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver has been identified as David Kapanen, 50, of Sturgeon Lake. The Pine County Sheriff’s Office is being assisted by the Minnesota State Patrol in the continuing investigation.

NEWSLINE Last call for new Master Gardeners

Oct. 1 is the deadline to apply to become a University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener in any county in Minnesota. In Pine County contact Terry Salmela, Master Gardener Program Coordinator at 1-800-657-3813 Ext. #3. The Master Gardener program is an opportunity to take a basic college horticulture course. It is for anyone with an interest in gardening and who is willing to share their knowledge and experience with others. It is a great way to meet others with a similar interest, to get training from some of the leading experts in Minnesota in 12 different areas of horticulture and to work on educational gardening projects that benefit the community.

I-35 project in Pine County completed

A resurfacing and rehabilitation project on I-35 between Willow River and Sturgeon Lake that started in April has been completed ahead of schedule and on budget. The $13 million project included construction of nine miles of new pavement on I-35, improved drainage and improved pedestrian facilities at General Andrews Rest Area. “We know at times this project has been an inconvenience to motorists,” said Duane Hill, MnDOT District 1 engineer. “We appreciate everyone’s patience and hope that the public is enjoying the finished product.” For more information on this project visit mndot. gov/d1/projects/i35willowriver For updated road condition information, call 511 or visit www.511mn.org.

Ouverson wins at Best Bagger Contest

The Minnesota Grocers Association held its 29th annual statewide Best Bagger Contest on Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Mall of America. The ten participating contestants were judged on speed, style, attitude, proper bag building technique and weight distribution between the bags. Kyle Ouverson of Chris’ Food Center, Pine City captured the “Spirit” award, with his many friends, family and fans cheering him on.

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SEPT. 28 Writers workshop at the library Writers and those with such an ambition (ages 12-adult) are invited to a writers workshop from 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 at the Rush City Public Library. Presenting will be Sarah Hawkins, resource librarian for East Central Regional Library, with contributions from local writers at various stages in the writing process. Participants also will learn about the Minnesota Library Publishing Project, a pilot effort that provides online publishing tools and training information to support independent authors and small publishers across the state. For more information call 320-3583948 or visit www.ecrlib.org.

SEPT. 29 ‘Hootenanny’ at PCftA 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.

rapher, Mette Nielsen, will be sharing her new cookbook, “Savory Sweet: Simple Preserves from a Northern Kitchen,” from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bob Heavirland, author of “How I Built A Sheepherders Wagon: A Tiny House On Wheels,” will be in front of Scout & Morgan Books all day, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., during the Fest. Bob will have his sheepherders wagon on site, along with his book on how to build a tiny house. For more information visit scoutandmorganbooks. com or call 763-689-2474.

NAMI Youth workshop NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will hold a free Youth Mental Health First Aid training course on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at Pine City High School. The course is designed to teach participants the risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, build understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teach individuals how to help a youth in crisis or experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. Participants will also learn a fivestep action plan to support an adolescent developing signs and symptoms of a mental illness or emotional crisis. To register (required) or get more detailed information, please contact NAMI Minnesota at 651-645-2948, or see “classes” at namihelps.org.

Sporting clays fundraiser On Friday, Sept. 29 the Aging Services program of Family Pathways in North Branch will host a sporting clays benefit at Wild Wings of Oneka in Hugo. Guests are able to bring four teammates to the sporting clays course. Registration begins at 1 p.m. and shooting begins at 2 p.m. Afterwards there will be snacks, individual and team awards, a gun raffle and more. Raffle tickets are available for purchase before and during the event. For more information call Autumn Ruddy at 651341.2274 or email: autumn@ familypathways.org.

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OCT. 3 Author visit at North Chisago Historical Society Author Dean Hovey is known for his Pine County mystery series of books. He will be the featured speaker at the meeting of the North Chisago Historical Society meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m. Hovey’s education includes degrees in engineering and biology. He has traveled extensively in North America and is a history buff. The public is invited to attend this free event held at the Rushseba Town Hall on Old Hwy. 61, just north of Rush City. For more information call 320-358-4525 or visit nchsociety.org.

Pine Area Lions Fall Fun Run & Cub Run The 5th annual Pine Area Lions “Costume” 5K Fall Fun Run and 1/2 mile Cub Run will take place on Saturday, Sept. 30 in Pine City at 9 a.m. at the elementary school. Proceeds will go back into the community to benefit youth. Register online at http://pineareafall5k.zapevent. com or visit the Pine Area Lions (Fun Run) page on Facebook.

OCT. 4 Young adult bible study A young adult and college-aged Bible study is being held at the Pine City Evangelical Free Church on Wednesday evenings at 8:30 p.m. The study is free and is held at the south campus of the church at 625 Golf Ave. SW, Pine City, in the church library. Call 320-4384309 for more information.

Author visits at City Center Market’s Fall Fest Scout & Morgan Books welcomes two authors to City Center Market’s Fall Fest on Saturday, Sept. 30. Minnesota cookbook author and photog-

OCT. 5 Celebrate ‘Cooperative Month’ East Central Energy will celebrate “Cooperative Month” with member appreciation events on

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Thursday, Oct. 5 from 4-6:30 p.m. at the ECE Service Centers in Milaca and Finlayson, at the Braham Event Center, and the Superior Operations Center. A free meal, activities, drawings and giveaways will be available at each location, as well as information on the co-op’s money saving, energy-wise programs and careers in the electric cooperative industry. To learn more, visit eastcentralenergy.com.

Fall for All Expo Attend the Fall for All Learning Expo to learn how to raise small ruminants (goats and sheep) on small- to mediumsized acreages. In addition, another speaker will provide information on growing and harvesting mushrooms at home. The expo will be held Thursday, Oct. 5 from 5-8 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Mora. Dinner is included in the cost of admission. Preregistration is requested; call 320-679-6440 or email kelsey.johnson@co.kanabec.mn.us; or register online: z.umn.edu/fallforall2017.

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Ole & Lena’s Family Reunion

MONDAY 10/2 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. Pine City Blue Star Moms: Pine City VFW Post, 6:30 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

On Saturday, Oct. 7 the Pine City Arts Council will host a comedic performance of “Ole and Lena’s Family Reunion,” 7 p.m., at the Pine City High School auditorium. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Cabin Coffee’s, The Flower Box, or at the door. Visit the PineCityArtsCouncil page on Facebook for more information.

OCT. 8 Lions Octoberfest dinner

The 7th Annual Highway 61 Film Festival begins Thursday, Oct. 5, 6:30 p.m., at Pine Center for the Arts. Films continue through Sunday, Oct. 8 at Pine Technical & Community College, Friday and Saturday at 5:30 p.m., followed by 9 p.m. latenight sessions at Pizza Pub, Pine City both nights. In addition, a family-friendly children’s session of films will be shown at the North West Company Fur Post on Saturday at noon. Single-session tickets may be purchased at the door or all-access passes are available in advance at Pine Center for the Arts. For more information and a full listing of films and times, visit highway61filmfestival.org or the Highway 61 Film Festival page on Facebook.

The Pine Area Lions will be having an Octoberfest dinner on Sunday, Oct. 8 at the American Legion in Pine City from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will also be a bake sale and members will be selling raffle tickets for a chance to win some cash prizes in December.

Rush Lions pancake breakfast The Rush City Lions will be hosting an all-you-can eat pancake breakfast to benefit the Rush City Fire Department on Sunday, Oct. 8 at the Rush City Fire Hall from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will also be eggs and sausage, juice and coffee. Email nancyschroeder@midco.net for more information.

OCT. 12 Magniﬁcent Red Hatters

OCT. 6 & 7 Photos on Buildings This year’s 7th annual Photos on Buildings event, in conjunction with the Highway 61 Film Festival, is set to show on the north outside wall of Pine Technical & Community College beginning at 7 p.m. both Friday and Saturday, Oct. 6 and 7.

On Thursday, Oct. 12, the Magnificent Red Hatters will gather at the Pine City Golf Club for lunch and bingo at 11:30 a.m. For more information and to RSVP, contact Diane Olson at 612 202-8740, or e-mail, d45olson@yahoo.com.

OCT. 13 & 14 Mystery at the Fur Post

OCT. 7 Citizen of the Year reception The Chamber of Commerce will host a reception to honor the 2017 Citizen of the Year, Margery Stratte Swanson, on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the North West Company Fur Post, Pine City. There will be a short program at 3:30 p.m. RSVPs are appreciated; call 320322-4040 or email the Chamber at info@pinecitychamber.com.

Mystery at the Fur Post is an interactive drama. Armed with a candle lantern and a list of suspects, visitors will have two hours to view the scene, collect clues and solve the mystery! The spooky, but family-friendly event begins at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 13 and 14 at the North West Company Fur Post in Pine City. Reservations are recommended; call 320-6296356 or visit www.mnhs.org.

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SENIOR DINING Oct. 2 - 6 Oct Monday: Baked chicken breast and bun, tri-tator patty, broccoli normandy, wheat bread, ice cream Tuesday: Spaghetti noodles, tomato meat sauce, Italian lettuce salad, applesauce, garlic bread, chocolate cake Wednesday: BBQ riblet, o’brien potatoes, peas and carrots, wheat bread, banana cream pie Thursday: Swiss steak, baked potato with sour cream, beets, wheat bread, peaches Friday: Fish ﬁllet sandwich, seasoned potato wedges, lettuce salad, lemon chiffon Cost is $4.00 for people over 60 and $7.50 for under 60. No preregistration needed, except for special events. Call the Pine City Senior Center at 320-629-3024 between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. The Pine City Pioneer does not guarantee publication of community events. Space limits the size and number of articles. Out & About deadline is 3 p.m. Monday. If your information must be published, consider placing an ad.

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Watch the children’s films from this year’s Highway 61 Film Festival on Saturday, Oct. 7 at the North West Company Fur Post in Pine City. The Highway 61 Film Festival was established in 2011 in Pine City as a celebration of the magic of movies and as a way to support independent films and filmmakers from along Highway 61 and beyond. This family-friendly event begins at noon. For information call 320-629-6356, visit www.mnhs.org, or www.highway61filmfestival.org.

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Keep those ﬁres going It was a lot of fun to get out this past weekend to the first Fire on the Snake fundraiser. We missed the afternoon performance by Eddie Pangerl, but really got a kick out of Buffalo Head rocking through a set of old classics. Good fun, with good food cooked up by Butch Nicoll and his crew, and all for a good cause. The organizers are hoping to make this an annual event to raise money for the Pine City Firefighters Relief Association, and I them. It’s great to Editor’s applaud see the beautiful new beer Soapbox hall at the Pine County Fairgrounds being used to help the community. With a little Mike luck, and a lot of hard work, Gainor they’ll be able to keep it going and make it bigger and better every year. It occurred to me, as I was watching Pete Leibel working to get the bonfire going, that putting together an event like this is a little like building a fire. It’s rarely a one-match deal – you’re going to have to start small, build it up and hope a hard rain doesn’t come along. But once you’ve got it going, it warms everybody. There are a lot of people who are keeping fires going in our community. I could talk all day about A Place For You, the food shelf, Art in the Park, the Pine County Fair, the youth sports and music boosters or the Highway 61 Film Festival. But there are a lot of things people are doing that you don’t often hear about. For instance, there are hundreds of people every year who enjoy the annual Pokegama Lake flyover the Sunday of Labor Day weekend. But you might not know that it’s one couple – Tom and Sue Brytowski – who have been making that happen for the past eight years. They put up a whole lot of their own money to bring in the aerial team, and then hope that donations from the fans of the event cover their expenses. It takes serious goodwill and trust to bring something like that to the community, year after year. We’ve lost wonderful people who kept those fires going in our area this past year, and one of the best on Sept. 13. I had a lot of good conversations with the late Ed Montbriand over the years, during the time he represented Pine City on the Pine County Board of Commissioners and afterwards. We had quite a few of these conversations as he was giving me a haircut over in his little shop on Main Street. Although most of those barbershop talks revolved around the woes of the Vikings, he always left me with a few good things to think about, educating me a little bit about county business. I was a better reporter because of it. We didn’t always see eye to eye, and I’m sure he found me a pain in the rear end from time to time, but I knew he was doing the best for his community, trying to make it a little better for the rest of us. He’s going to be missed. And his passing leaves it up to all of us, to make sure the bonfires he helped build up keep burning in Pine City.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Trail deserves our support To the Editor: I’m writing today about exciting events happening on our multi-use trail expansion locally, regionally and nationally. In North Branch, the Sunrise Prairie Regional Trail has just had a new leg extended north of Highway 95 with the city working to expand it to the northern border of the city and Chisago County recognizing the huge benefit of expanding it farther to the north in Chisago County along the right of way of Chisago County 30. At the same time this summer Chisago County received trail maintenance funding to resurface the existing Sunrise Prairie Regional Trail; this included recycling the old cracked blacktop into the base and repaving the entire trail from Wyoming to North Branch. On Saturday Sept. 16 there was a celebration in North Branch for the rebuilt Sunrise Prairie Trail and the City of North Branch’s trail expansion. This is great news for trail users in our area, as well as the 3,000 MS150 riders that will be using it next summer when they ride from Duluth to the Twin Cities in one weekend! Regionally the Minnesota DNR has just released their proposed routes for the James L Oberstar leg of the Munger Trail from Hinckley to Chisago County. These proposed trail routes will be open for public comment through Monday, Oct. 2. You can view the draft Master Plan at www.mndnr.gov. Once the Master Plan is completed and approved the next step will be finding the funding to build it and the ancillary trails from our region that could connect

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to the Munger Trail which goes from Hinckley to Duluth, making a truly regional trail system of national significance. Our multi-use trails are also included as part of the National Bike Route system as U.S. Bike Trail Route #41, also known as the Northstar Route which maps out a route from St. Paul to Canada via Grand Portage. Our 8th District Congressman Rick Nolan has attended area trail meetings and is very supportive of these trail efforts. He has noted the growing need for more physical activities and outdoor recreation that these trails offer, and to the economic benefits these trails bring to adjacent areas. Nationally he has authored HR 1026, a bill to expand the length of the North Country National Scenic Hiking Trail to 4,600 miles! This designated hiking trail leads from the Appalachian Trail in Vermont to the center of North Dakota. His bill changes the route in Minnesota by following the Superior Hiking Trail along Lake Superior in the Minnesota Arrowhead Region, thereby adding 400 miles of beautiful northern Minnesota scenery to the trail and avoiding 100 miles of wetlands. We were so very, very lucky to have such committed and steadfast support for our trail system from Congressman James Oberstar. Thankfully, Congressman Nolan, many state and local officials, and volunteers are now committed to building and maintaining recreational trails of all types throughout our beautiful state. Joe Sausen North Branch

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To the Editor: Have others noticed the many business buildings for sale in our great town of Pine City ? It seems that ever since the monster big box store on the hill came to town, very sorry to say that Pine City is going downhill. We used to have four drug stores. I am so very glad the Firstlight Clinic has started their own very good drug store, saving a trip to another town to avoid going to the monster on the hill. We have also lost several hardware stores. Thank God that Sauser’s hardware is still here after over 100 years. We also lost a number of good clothing stores plus several good cafes. I will never figure out why our council people ever even permitted Pine City to go away by letting the monster build on the hill. I have never darkened their doorway and never will. I want to congratulate our existing hometown gas stations for doing a great job matching the gas price of the monster on the hill.

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1917 sale makes Pine City look like circus day 10 Years Ago, 2007 Homecoming queen and king, Dani Pangerl and Andrew Lutz, were crowned at coronation on Thursday evening. Non-tornado winds caused damage across southern Pine County, including Pine City, Thursday evening. The damage survey team from the National Weather Service in Duluth traveled to Pine County Friday morning to investigate storm damage. They found a broad swath of sporadic wind damage across extreme southern Pine County. Wind damage was almost excluYears sively confined to trees and branches. Some minor structural damage was Ago observed where trees or large branches were blown onto buildings in Pine Donna City and County Road 7, just west of Pine City. Heath Pine City received notice of the new post office site. The U.S. Postal Service has selected a 5,000 square foot space of the former Jubilee building in the existing Evergreen shopping center located at 100 Evergreen Square southwest. The Pine City Country Club was offering a fall special of unlimited golf w/cart for $20 per day on weekdays until the season closes. Student Achievers are sixth grader Jonathan Cukla and eighth grader Sean Kehran. Both students were nominated by their teachers for the honor. Football Athletes of the Week are Haakon Hanson, Jordan Monson and Josh Baird. They are all captains and are providing great leadership for the team.

25 Years Ago, 1992 Gentle commands are all Clarence Nordstrom, Pine City, needs to keep his nine-horse team of Percherons in the furrows. The Northern Minnesota Draft Horse Association brought its field day to Walter Schmidt’s farm near Pine City on Saturday and people came from many states to see the awesome horsepower. About 100 horse owners participated with teams of all sizes and old-time plows of every variety. The Homecoming Court at Pine City High School is led by the king and queen candidates. This year Kristen Kozisek, Erica Delak and Alana Kuzel hope to wear the queen’s crown, while Mark Rothbauer, Chad Clementson and Dale Plasek compete for king. Willow River will be home to Minnesota’s first boot camp for non-violent offenders according to Sen. Florian Chmielewski. The Pine City Rural School Museum received visits from 825 people this season. Pine City native Donna Albrecht has been named University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Outstanding Researcher. She was chosen by a vote of the graduate faculty and principal investigators of extra-murally funded projects during the past two fiscal years. Despite two disappointments last week, the Dragon volleyball team is looking better. Michelle Montbriand’s consistency has been one of the reasons for the improved play. Two members of the Pine City Dragon football team are this week’s Athletes of the Week. Matt Mikulich, son of Terry and Dorothy Mikulich, and Jim Soderbeck, whose parents are Larry and Linda Soderbeck, were chosen because they have been outstanding leaders as well as fine players. They have contributed strong play both offensively and defensively according to their coach Mike O’Donnell. Nikki Koppen, Pine City, is one of 65 St. Cloud University students who will spend part of this school year in England. Eighty-eight Pine City Elementary students serve on the school patrol, guiding their peers safely across the busy intersections near the school. They were sworn in and received pins when State Trooper Dennis Birshland, from the State Patrol’s Duluth office, came to talk to them about their duties. Phase one of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church remodeling has commenced with a groundbreaking ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 23.

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Thomas Meier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Meier of Pine City, was one of 14,000 semifinalists appointed throughout the nation to the second step in the competition for about 2,900 Merit Scholarships to be awarded in 1968. Three persons have filed for village office with C.P. Dorrow filing for re-election as mayor and Ben Sauter and Kenneth Clementson both filing for the office of trustee. Clementson is the incumbent. Ellen Rys, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank F. Rys of Grasston has been awarded the Minnesota Alumni Scholarship from the University of Minnesota. The Pine City High School band has been selected to be on the “Prep Parade” over WCCO radio on Oct. 5 from 8:00 to 8:30 p.m.

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Jason Davis travels through time A series called “Time Travels” brought Channel Five’s Jason Davis to the North West Company Fur Post in Pine City in September, 1992. Davis discussed the history of the post and the events of the weekend rendezvous.

75 Years Ago, 1942 Hotel Agnes, operated by the Donlin Sisters, recently received the State of Minnesota Cleanliness Award, given to the places which pass the rigid requirements set up by the Division of Hotel Inspection. Miss Ruth Elizabeth Nelson, 1140 Lincoln Ave., St. Paul, became the bride of Sgt. Robert Yynn Wallace of Kansas City at four o’clock Sunday afternoon, Sept. 27, in the chapel of Westminster Presbyterian church in Minneapolis.

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ery, etc. on his farm in the Meadowlawn country last week, expects to move to town next week, having traded properties with Rudolph Bazil, whose place lies just south of the Sherwood place on the east side. They came to the opening of the Mercantile Company’s sale Tuesday morning by the hundreds in autos, by train and otherwise. The store was packed early in the morning and the doors locked, only limited numbers being allowed in after that. That part of town looked like circus day, with the autos parked everywhere and the many stragglers occupying benches in the park.

Henry Moeding, who disposed of the stock, machin-

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As part of a busy schedule, the Pine City cross-country teams ran in two different competitions this past week. The team started the week by running in the Pierz Stampede Invitational on Monday, Sept. 18 in Pierz, and finished by competing in what’s known as the world’s largest high school cross-country meet, Milaca Mega Meet on Saturday, Sept. 23. Pine City’s athletes again showed themselves well against top runners. At Pierz, the Dragons competed against a large field of 21 teams. The girls team placed eighth and the boys finished fifth. “I thought both teams ran well, especially the boys team,” said Dragons head coach Jared Clementson. “Placing in the top five teams at this meet is tough as we are running against some topranked teams in the state and some Class AA teams. This was one of our best finishes at this meet in a long time. I feel like our boys are progressing along nicely.” Mora’s seventh-ranked boys won, while ninth-ranked Annandale came in second. The other two teams that beat the Dragons were larger Class AA schools in Big Lake and Brainerd. Tommy Ryan was Pine City’s top runner, placing fifth in an excellent time of 17:30.4. Nate Webster also had a great race in running a personal best time of

17:44.7, good for 10th place. Austin Eckert (18:31.3) and TJ Rank (18:49.6) had their best races to date and placed 36th and 51st. Noah Miller (19:17.8), Jake Adams (19:51.3) and Koleman Lind (20:25.0) placed 61st, 76th and 85th respectively. The girls team was again paced by sophomore Alaina Steele, who ran really well, placing seventh in a time of 20:43.9. Steele has been looking very strong and running great times this fall. Only two of the six girls who placed ahead of Steele were Class A runners. Grace Grubbs (22:36.8) came in 47th, with Ashli Webster (22:42.4), Lily Wilson (22:48.7), Marin Foss (23:25.3) following close behind in 51st, 53rd and 59th. Grace Langmade (24:12.5) and Kaylee Prihoda (24:55.5) finished off the varsity squad, placing 71st and 75th. Five days later, the Dragons ran at the event that is the most competitive meet they will run at this season, the Milaca Mega Meet. “It was extremely hot and humid which made running difficult,” added coach Jared Clementson. “Good times were tough to come by. Our varsity teams ran in the 2A Varsity races. This meet is so big, they split the varsity races into four classes. All other grade level and JV races are run with schools of all sizes. The largest race was the boys JV with 636 runners.” The Dragons girls team finished seventh and the boys team finished 12th, but the standout

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Weather played a role, once again, during week six of Dragon tennis. Pine City traveled to Hibbing on Sept. 16, and ended up playing all doubles matches on the indoor courts in Virginia due to rain. “It was a good change of pace and fun for the players,” said Dragon head coach Kristin Unverzagt. “The singles players had an opportunity to play some doubles and doubles teams had an opportunity to mix it up and play with someone new.” The Dragons stepped up their play on Sept. 18, as they swept Aitkin on their home courts. Pine City played more confidently and closed out their shots. The results of the Aitkin match were Lydia Adams (6-1, 6-1), Katie Miller (6-0, 6-2), Elizabeth Cahill (6-0, 6-0), Ella Sell (6-0, 6-3),

Emily Carpenter/Alison Brown (6-0, 6-2), Rachel Johnson/Lindsay Miller (6-1, 6-2), Addison Sell/ Carina Guzik (4-6, 6-2, 6-1). Pine City hosted their last regular season match on Sept. 21, against Little Falls. The Dragons single players continued their smart shots and the doubles players stepped up their play around the net. As a team they stayed strong and the result was their second sweep of the week. The results of the Little Galls match are Lydia Adams (6-0, 6-0), Katie Miller (61, 6-1), Elizabeth Cahill (6-0, 6-0), Ella Sell (6-0, 6-0), Emily Carpenter/ Alison Brown (6-2, 6-2), Rachel Johnson/Lindsay Miller (6-0, 6-1), Addison Sell/Carina Guzik (6-3, 6-3). The Pine City girls tennis team’s last regular season match is at Duluth-Marshall on Oct. 3.

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Dragon volleyball suffered two losses this past week despite their defensive efforts. On Sept. 19, Pine City played a scrappy Onamia team and came up short with a final match score of 1-3. Defensively, the Dragons were led by Ashley Faur with four blocks and Kelsey Kidder with 15 digs. “We were not as successful with our serving in the game,” said Dragon head coach Tami Nelson. “We will spend some time focusing on spot serving during our upcoming practices.” On Sept. 21, the Dragons came out strong and played some incredible volleyball; however they were not able to pull off the win in any of the three sets of the match. Kelsey Kidder played strong again defensively with 10 digs. The Pine City Dragon volleyball team is continuing to improve on their skills and are a very exciting group of athletes to watch. The next home match is Thursday, Sept. 28, against Hinckley-Finlayson.

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AITKIN 29, PINE CITY 10 The Dragons looked listless for the first 15 minutes of the game, going three-andout on their first three possessions and allowing the Gobblers to move the ball at will on the ground. Aitkin scored touchdowns in the first and early second quarter to take a 14-0 lead. Pine City would answer with 10 points off of successive Gobblers turnovers, but had only one first down the entire opening half. “It’s kind of a disappointing game,” said Dragons head coach Jared Polzine. “We didn’t come with a lot of energy at the beginning of the game. I don’t know if that was the weather, or the coaches need to do a better job of preparing them. That is our focus this week; be ready. It was a close game, and we had some momentum in the second quarter, stopped them several times in the third quarter, and then it kind of fell through in the fourth quarter.” The offensive box score looked pretty dismal for the Dragons in this one as the leading rusher for the game, Jake Lunceford, managed just 30 yards on nine carries. Quarterback Nick Hansmann struggled to get on track as well, posting 14 yards on seven totes. The lone bright spot in the rushing attack came from Quentin Miklya, who returned from injury the week before to score on a 19-yard sweep with 6:20 to play in the second quarter. The play had been set up by an Aitkin fumble, so ironically the Dragons had scored a touchdown in the second quarter but did not have a first down yet. “Q just made a great run on that one,” said Polzine. “He took it hard inside and then bounced it back outside. He did get a nice block to spring it, but from there he read it perfectly. We need a few more plays like that. Would be nice if those plays could happen from longer distance, like 60 or 70 yards out, so we’re hoping for more in that aspect. The defense was able to capitalize off of the mistake and the offense was able to cash in. Both of our scores came off of turnovers.” The other score came a few minutes later after Carter Utecht blocked a punt. The Dragons got a very nice 25-yard

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On a hot, muggy night, Sept. 22, the Pine City Dragons football team had their chances against a beatable opponent. Unfortunately, the Dragons started out slow, dug themselves a hole, and had to battle back. The team did have the ball, down only four points with seven minutes to play, but threw a pair of late interceptions to watch the score get out of hand. Pine City now sits at 1-3 and has dropped three games in a row.

catch and run from senior Clay Logan to get the ball down near the goal line, but ultimately had to settle for a 27-yard field goal from Dariano Giancola, a foreign exchange student from Czech Republic. Pine City needed a touchdown there, but again, struggled to run the ball successfully and failed to punch it in for six, instead settling for three. “That was one thing we had with Clay on the short, quick passes,” added Polzine. “Clay had three catches. Made a few guys miss, but you’d like to come away with a score when you get inside the five. We figured we had a good field goal kicker and he was able to bang it through. He’s a big hockey guy too so you’ll be hearing more about him this winter. He’s just learning football, never played American football before, but he’s got a nice build to him. He’s got a good boot on him.” Pine City finished the night with just 136 yards of offense, and just six first downs. Despite the struggles, the Dragons were only down 14-10 in the fourth quarter until Hansmann was picked off twice in a span of 18 seconds, one returned for a touchdown and one setting up another short touchdown. “Some of our horses that we’ve relied on heavily,” said Polzine, “were focused on by the Gobblers. We had the ball late in the game and were down only four. Then that interception that went for touchdown, they came right back with another one. Those hurt quite a bit. All night we couldn’t get much going on offense.” Aside from the two game-sealing interceptions by Hansmann, the Dragons actually moved the ball better through the air. Konnor Jusczak showed a nice connection with Logan, who posted a team-high 39 yards receiving on three catches. Jusczak went 3-5 for 43 yards. Hansmann went 3-9 for 29 yards with the two interceptions. “It seems like it was a typical Aitkin game,” added Polzine. “We’d give up a drive or two and then shoot ourselves in the foot with a turnover or give up a big play. Aitkin capitalizes on those mistakes. It’s been the tale of our games against them the last few years. Aitkin was only giving up seven points per game, and so it was a combination of everything. We didn’t block well on perimeter, and there was just nothing up the middle. They really did a nice job taking away everything. We threw the ball a little more than we usually do and that’s not really our strong suit. So they did a nice job of forcing us into something that we don’t want to have to rely on.” Pine City’s next two opponents, Esko and then Mora, look to be two of the tougher teams on the schedule. The Dragons will have to dig deep to end this three game losing streak.

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Pine City woman brings back lessons of the Holocaust BY TANJA WUNDERLICH AND KIRSTEN FAURIE NEWS@MORAMINN.COM

Ashley Espeseth of Pine City, a teacher at Ogilvie Public Schools, is bringing back lessons learned from a Holocaust education conference this summer at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Teachers from all over the country attended, hoping the lessons will engage and promote understanding of Holocaust history in their classrooms, adding an extra dimension to their students’ studies this coming school year. Espeseth was one of 221 participants who attended the 24th annual Arthur and Rochelle Belfer National Conference for Educators, a three-day workshop for teachers hosted by the Museum from July 19 to July 25. The 2017 conference is a vital part of the Museum’s ongoing effort to equip educators throughout the country with the knowledge and skills to effectively bring Holocaust education into their classrooms. Espeseth said, “What

you do matters. So, in anything in life, your actions have consequences.” Espeseth will be using her newfound knowledge this year to educate students of a senior high elective course, 20th Century U.S. War History. “Educating students about the history of the Holocaust provides an opportunity for young people to think critically not only about the past but also about their roles in society today,” said Gretchen Skidmore, director of education initiatives for the Museum’s William Levine Family Institute for Holocaust Education. “As the global leader in Holocaust education, the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum works to ensure teachers have the training and resources they need to introduce their students to this important and complex history — and show them how its lessons remain relevant to all citizens today.” Every year, the Museum trains hundreds of teachers through training programs held in Washington and around

the country. The institution provides these teachers with advanced tools and teaching materials for students of history, English, social studies, language arts, library science, journalism and more. “It was a really good experience,” said Espeseth, noting that the lessons she learned in the program could be applied to anything she teaches — not just genocide. One particular lesson Espeseth learned was, “Don’t give simple answers to complex questions.” At the Belfer conference, the participants teamed up with Museum educators and scholars in sharing rationales, strategies and approaches for teaching about the Holocaust, Nazi propaganda and antisemitism by using various media, such as literature, survivor testimony and diaries from the Museum’s extensive permanent collection. They toured the Museum’s permanent exhibition, as well as special exhibitions like Some Were Neighbors: Collaboration and Complicity in the Holocaust.

Program participants also heard from Theodora Klayman and Louise Lawrence-Israels, two Holocaust survivors who volunteer at the Museum. The Museum’s website, www.ushmm.org, provides resources at no cost to educators, including a range of online training modules, exemplary lesson plans and extensive historical information about the Holocaust. Established in 1993, the Arthur and Rochelle Belfer National Conference for Educators brings hundreds of middle, high school and community college teachers to Washington, D.C., each summer to train them in effectively teaching the Holocaust to their students. A living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity. Its far-reaching educational programs and global impact are made possible by generous donors. For more information,

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Ashley Espeseth of Pine City, a teacher at Ogilvie Public Schools, is bringing back lessons learned from a Holocaust education conference this summer at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

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vidual. “One person can change the outcome for hundreds of people depending on the actions they take.”

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As summer spins down... (top) A pair of eagles was spotted making lazy circles over downtown Pine City on Sept. 7. (below) The soybeans are ripening and local farmers prepare for the harvest that follows.

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Pine County youth showcased at 4-H event BY HEIDI VANDERLOOP PINE COUNTY 4-H PROGRAM COORDINATOR NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Pine County 4-Her’s attended the Northeast Livestock Show sponsored by the Northeast Regional Office in Brainerd over the weekend of Sept. 16. Youth earning blue ribbons at the Pine County Fair were eligible to sign up for this extra opportunity to show their animals against 320 other youth from the Northeast Region. Youth attending included: Andrew Belland, Samantha Gerlach, Ashley Folly, Ann Holmes, Heather Jager-Durheim, Charles Maloney, Rhaya Merrick, Leah Nelson, Madison Nelson, Ruth Nelson, Abbie Oquist, Ezra Overtoom, Adyson Roberts, Hallie Rootkie and Lane Von Rueden. Youth gained valuable showing experience in an educational environment. A major component of the event comes through showing youth educational opportunities in STEM and Agriculture that not only link to the animal they showed but can result in future careers. Highlights from Pine County include Heather Jager-Durheim who won Champion Market Barrow and Reserve Champion Sr. Swine Showmanship, Ezra Overtoom who won Champion Registered Breeding Gilt, Samantha Gerlach who won Champion Jr. Beef Showmanship and Andrew Belland who won Champion Market Turkeys. Other results include: Andrew Belland - Poultry Showmanship - Blue Samantha Gerlach Breeding Heifer - Blue Ashley Golly - Small Breed Buck- Blue & Rab-

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Pine County 4-H is a youth development program of the University of Minnesota Extension. Available for youth grades K- one year after high school, 4-H’ers participate in hands-on learning experiences in STEM, citizenship and leadership, animal science, creative arts and much more. Through this learn-by-doing process, youth obtain essential life skills such as problem solving, decision making, coping and communicating that help them succeed in their school, college, community and career. Research shows that youth who participate in 4-H have better grades and are more emotionally engaged with school, are more than twice as likely to be civically active and contribute to their communities, and are 47 percent less

GWOH helps out around town On Sunday, Sept. 10 people all over the USA reached out in love and service to their fellow man and participated in PHOTO PROVIDED serving their community - GODS WORK OUR HANDS. Pine City was no exception. Members of Our Redeemer Church and their friends spent the morning helping out with different projects around the city and countryside. Patricia Taft (above) and several other families received help with yard work from one of many yard crews that worked that morning. Jennifer Krinke and ORLC choir members visited area assisted living facilities to brighten their day with a song or two. Bette Christenson headed up a crew of “window washers.”

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Andrew Belland is proud as a peacock – well, award-winning turkey – after taking a blue ribbon for Poultry Showmanship as well as winning in the Champion Market Turkeys arena.

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The Bet (Styx) • Director: Mari Cielo Pajares • FIRST PLACE- Action/Horror Short • Spain • 15 min A man awakes in a different body every day. He will soon find out that there is a reason for him to be “them” on one particular day.

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Believer • Director: Joey Gainor • Student Short • USA • 1 min Skeletons and a tiger have a stop-motion battle in a film by this 8-year-old director.

Inside • Director: Sam Kaiser • Made in Minnesota • 13 min A psychological thriller about a girl wrestling with her past as the lines of reality are blurred.

Finding Home • Director: Radheya Jegatheva • Student Short • Australia • 3 min A lonely piece begins to look for his family and home. Tiny Wing • Director: Wei Li • Animation • California • 3 min Two birds born with wing problems meet each other and figure out a way to make a miracle happen. Flore • Director: Jean-Philippe Poisson • Animation • Canada • 1 min An old adventurer tries to catch a mysterious flower in a desert temple. Flipped Out • Director: Jae Bae • Animation • 6 min An old flip phone gets replaced by the latest smartphone model. The Story of the True Viking • Director: Alexandra Evseeva • Animation • Russia • 7 min Danger, blood, powerful enemies, death risk – all of this is not a problem at all… The Genesis of the Trike • Director: Andrew Hed • Documentary Short • Minnesota • 4 min Peacock Groove, founded by Erik Noren, is a Minneapolis-based custom bicycle studio where Noren handcrafts one-of-a-kind bicycles. Demolition Dreaming • Director: John Akre • Animation Feature • Minnesota • 53 min A fantasy of the Minneapolis Gateway District, part of the city destroyed during the days of urban renewal in the 1950’s and early 1960’s EXPLORING MINNESOTA • Saturday, October 7 at 5:30 p.m. at Pine Technical and Community College My Father • Director: Joseph Dutra • FIRST PLACE- Made in Minnesota • 6 min An honest, historical portrait a man’s father, and how memories struggle in his thoughts. The Ragman - A Hobo’s Story Untold • Director: Cy Dodson • SECOND PLACEMade in Minnesota • 15 min The untold tale of The Ragman - the storyteller, the vagabond, but most importantly the songwriter. In the Skip Distance • Director: Emily McNeill • Made in Minnesota • Duluth • 7 min A young girl alone in the wilderness finds analog technology. An exploration of childhood. Nuclear Winter- The Musical! • Director: Regan Meyer• Made in Minnesota • Lindstrom • 12 min A spunky girl, who really likes to break radios, all set to music in the aftermath of nuclear war. Illegal Aliens • Director: Justin and Kristin Schaack • Made in Minnesota • Richfield • 10 min Due to the arrival of actual undocumented aliens, the city meets to determine if they should ban the newcomers. Twin Cities • Director: David Ash • Made in Minnesota • St. Anthony • 1 hr 38 min Salvaging a marriage takes time and trust, two things that John and Emily no longer have.

Ghost Slapper • Director: David Mair • Made in Minnesota • Vadnais Heights • 7 min It’s business as usual for ghost exterminator Keith, until he must face the biggest challenge of his life – the ghost of his former partner.

Actual Cannibal Shia LaBeouf Trailer • Director: Joseph Dutra • Made in Minnesota • Shoreview • 3 min Based on a myth they heard, teens dare the actor Shia Labeouf to come to their house and kill them. Then bodies start dropping.

“Vilsen” /Ave Mater • Director: Rasmus Tirzitis • FIRST PLACE- Action/ Horror Feature • Sweden • 1 hr 55 min Detective Lidman faces his career’s toughest assignment yet - to solve the ritualistic serial killings in Gothenburg.

TELLING STORIES • Sunday, October 8 at 5:30 p.m. at Pine Technical and Community College

American Storytellers • Director: Emily Tope • Documentary Short • Wisconsin • 11 min This Decorah-made film explores the history and mission of Free River Press.

Melding Tiles • Director: Justin Choo • Student Short • Hong Kong • 7 min The ancient tradition of carving Mahjong tiles is explored.

Shadow People • Director: Jon Gonzalez• Student Short • Texas • 7 min Exploring the dark and mysterious world of the paranormal phenomena known as “Shadow People.”

Stroke • Director: Jiani Zhao • Animation • U.K. • 5 min An old man recalls his experience. It starts with a strong headache, then symptoms alternate with peculiar visions of reality around him.

Full Throttle – Without a Care • Director: Daniel Bahr • Animation • 3 min Every year, 3.3 million people die. Tiny poison bombs in the air penetrate our bodies. Fine dust kills.

Yi • Director: Jiacheng Xu • SECOND PLACE- Documentary Short • Virginia • 36 min Yi centers on a Chinese migrant laborer, and explores the intersections of transnational migrancy, cultural identity, and diasporic communities.

Scent of the Stars • Director: Francesco Felli • SECOND PLACE- Drama Short • Italy • 12 min Nino, out of the madhouse after 30 years, finds himself incapable of living otherwise. Just as Adriano, a hospital doctor, is unable to find the courage to face life. They all will find the meaning of small things again.

Jeff’s World • Director: Brenda Piekarski • FIRST PLACE- Documentary Feature • Minnesota • 1 hr A humorous behind-the-scenes look into the world of rock climbing Follow Jeff Engel and his friends as in a wild and remote climbing area ten miles beyond the Minnesota border into Canada. Read more about the 2017 Highway 61 Film Festival on Page 2.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

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SUMMIT: Students given chance to learn to use new school technology FROM PAGE 1

MIKE GAINOR | THE PIONEER

Kids watched and learned as Pine City firefighters carried out an extrication demonstration at Saturday’s Fire on the Snake event.

FIRE: First fundraiser a success FROM PAGE 1

we do a flag ceremony, so we needed to find a way to raise money so we could continue that flag tradition,” Leibel said. “We buy the flags, and we give it to the family at the funeral. I think a lot of people have seen us do that before.” Leibel said he was grateful to all the participants who made the first Fire on the Snake possible, including Butch Nicoll, Eddie Pangerl, the band Buffalo Head, and Jones Construction, which provided and hauled wrecked cars to be used for extrication demonstrations at the event. “We have seven new members on the fire department, and so they got some

practice cutting some cars apart,” Leibel said. “It all worked really well.” Leibel said this first Fire on the Snake was an experiment, but the way the day worked out gave him high hopes for the future. “We were going to test it this year, and I think it went well enough where you could probably see it every year grow a little bit,” he said. “We’re just glad to see everyone having a good time. “We just want to thank everyone for coming out and supporting the Pine City Fire Department,” Leibel said. “It’s a great group of guys, and they do a tremendous service for the community in Pine City.”

presentation, students attended a panel presentation and chose from 19 different breakout sessions. They were taught how to be good digital citizens, and topics included their digital footprint, school procedures, academic integrity, and copyright. Breakout topics ranged from 3D printing to video-making with Chrome to interactive video-conferences and more. Fedder said one of the goals of the summit was to bring students and staff together at the beginning of the school year and figure out how to use the school’s new technology effectively. She pointed out the schools need to prepare the students for careers that don’t yet exist. “I realized we need to do this for our students,” Fedder said. “We can’t just give them a Skill Saw and assume they know how to use it. I want the kids to be able to use the technology that they have.” Fedder said she came up with the idea for the summit while studying to become a Google certified trainer. To finance the project she applied for and won a grant from Education Minnesota. She said she is gratified by the response from students and staff, and looks forward to holding more such technology education events in the future. “I think the day went amazing,” she said. “I learned some things. I saw kids,

Helping to ‘Bridge the Dream’

The Pine Technical & Community College Foundation received a $3,000 donation from Waste Management, which will be applied to the Foundation’s Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program. Diana Sibels presented the $3,000 check to PTCC President Joe Mulford.

and they were like, ‘Ms. Fedder, thanks for this opportunity.’ It was a win-win.” She quoted education researchers Karl Fisch and Scott McLeod: “We are currently preparing students for jobs that don’t yet exist . . . using technologies that haven’t been invented . . . in order to solve problems we don’t even know are problems yet.”

LOST: Hunter rescued by helicopter FROM PAGE 1

PHOTO PROVIDED

JAYMI ALLISON PHOTOGRAPHY

Ben Friesen, EdTech Team, inspired the students and staff to find their passion.

searchers in the Pine County area alone. Additional searches were in place in Douglas County, Wisconsin due to the size of the search area. A helicopter from the Minnesota State Patrol flew the area on Tuesday. However, thunderstorms on Tuesday evening made an aerial nighttime search impossible. A DNR helicopter flew the area on Wednesday. Aerial searches of the area were made difficult by the heavy foliage. Private, non-profit K-9 search dog teams offered their help and were called in. Hundreds of miles of area ATV, snowmobile and hiking trails were checked by Wednesday evening with no results. On Wednesday evening, the Minnesota State Patrol assisted in a nighttime search with their airplane and thermal imaging equipment. The plane located a person on an island with a fire going

at around 9 p.m. south of the Net Lake Campground area and west of Beldon Road in Pine County. Rescue personnel worked with the aircraft to find a way to the person through a swampy area but were unsuccessful in the dark. On Thursday morning, just after sunrise, a helicopter from the Minnesota State Patrol, with their rescue extraction team on board, located the missing hunter. The helicopter could not land on the island, but the rescue crew were able to airlift the hunter from the island using a rope and harness system. Kniefel was transported to a farm field near Nickerson where medical personnel were waiting. He was reunited with his family after getting checked by medical personnel. Kniefel, who had food and water with him, told rescuers that he had rationed his food and knew help was looking for him.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

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Gene S Smetana The family of G Gene Smetana i sad to share is t that Gene passed a away on Friday, S Sept. 22, 2017. G Gene took his l last breaths of l life while sleepi ing, and with h his two oldest d daughters with h him in his home a the age of 84. at G Gene persevered with living an independent life and maintained his routine of getting out and about up until two days before his passing. Gene was a lifelong resident of Pine City. He was born to Emil and Bessie (Pubuda) Smetana and was the oldest of four children: Gene, Robert (Bob), Shirley and Tom. He grew up on the family farm west of Pine City. Gene was a 1951 graduate of Pine City High School and shortly thereafter served in the Korean conflict. He enjoyed high school friends all his life. Gene was gifted as a mechanic and could fix about anything. He worked for his whole career for United Power Association, serving as the plant operator in Pine City. His kids were proud of him as he was responsible for generating peak need electricity and would start the big turbine engines to support the Christmas tree lights and air conditioning seasons. Gene married Ginny Flor of Hinckley in 1957 and together they raised four children in a home built by Gene. Cheryl, Gary, Debbie and Deanne all cherish their wonderful childhoods filled with innocence, time with family every night at 6 p.m. for dinner, Sunday afternoon drives, visits to the DQ, snowmobiling and wiener roasts in the snow, camping and vacations. Gene and Ginny were married for 49 years. Gene routinely worked more than one job. He was very dedicated and served UPA fully and then would

plow snow, mow roadsides, plow gardens, do car repairs from his home garage, and later bought the Polaris dealership and started Pine Towne Sports. He helped start the Flames Snowmobile Club and enjoyed that involvement for many years. Besides snowmobiling, Gene enjoyed motorcycling and he and Ginny went on trips on his Goldwing. Gene enjoyed restoring tractors and often displayed his tractors at the Pine County fair. He was fastidious in details and his refurbished tractors are beautiful. Gene grieved deeply when Ginny passed away in 2006 and spent the last eleven years of his life as a widower. He and his classmate Ella Caroon developed a special friendship for the last several years and especially enjoyed meals together, talking and driving on country roads and along the river’s edge and sharing each others’ families’ times together. Gene’s children saw Ella as a blessing and appreciated the friendship and love they shared and the good times they enjoyed together. Gene is survived and deeply loved by his children: Cheryl (Chris) McHugh, Gary (Jill) Smetana, Debbie (Randy) Brant of Pine City and Deanne (Blair) Nelson of Waseca; sister Shirley (Joe) Basta of Cambridge and his very special friend Ella Caroon of Pine City. He was loved by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Ryan (Deanna) Brant and their children Bronson, Hunter and Brooklyn, Corey Brant (Christina) and their daughters Sydney and Rio; Allie Brant, Colton Brant; Molly McHugh, Ross (Karen) McHugh; Nikki (Chas) Benson and their children Madalyn and Annabelle; Tenille Nelson, Taylor (Chad) Ziemke; and Boden Smetana. Gene is preceded in death by his wife Ginny, parents Emil and Bessie Smetana, brothers Robert and Thomas, and grandson Tyler Nelson, Deanne and Blair’s son. Pastor Rob Spahr officiated Funeral Services for Eugene Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, at the First Presbyterian Church, Pine City. Casket bearers were Ryan Brant, Cory Brant, Boden Smetana, Ross McHugh, Chas Benson and Chad Ziemke and honorary casket bearer, Colton Brant. Music was provided by Glenna Reierson and Jennifer Hansmann. Military honors were provided by Heath-Perkins American Legion Post #51, Novak-Milliren VFW Post #4258 and the Minnesota

National Guard. Interment took place at Birchwood Cemetery, Pine City. Memorials in Gene’s memory may be given to: American Lung Association, 490 Concordia Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55103; or First Presbyterian Church, 405 Main St. S., Pine City, MN 55063. Funeral arrangements entrusted with gratitude to the fine staff at the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel; www.FuneralAndCremationService.com.

Linda L. Halvorson

Linda Halvorson o Hinckley passed of a away Wednesday, S Sept. 13, 2017, at her h home at the age of 554. Linda Lea Halv vorson was born to A Alfred and Carol ((Willard) Halvorsson on Dec. 1, 1962, iin Minneapolis. Linda is survived b by her son Hunter F Fain of Pine City, fia ancé Jon Fain of Pine City, brother P M Michael Tello of Blaine, one nephew B

and two nieces. She is preceded in death by her parents Alfred and Carol Halvorson. A private family burial is planned to take place at Birchwood Cemetery in Pine City. Funeral arrangements for Linda Halvorson are entrusted to the: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel; www.FuneralAndCremationService.com. SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE 16

WORSHIP GUIDE

Church of Christ

Grasston Baptist Church

815 7th St. SW, Pine City 10 a.m. Bible Study 11 a.m. Worship Service 4 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible Study. Contact: Greg Douvier 320-420-1302

402 N. Oak St. Grasston, MN 55030 www.grasstonbaptist.org info@grasstonbaptisit.org 320.396.2645 Worship Service 9:30am Sunday School 10:45am

Hands for Pine City

Dale Evangelical Free Church

Outreach Church Meeting at Pine City Library Community Room, 300 5th St. SE P.O. Box 164 Sunday NIGHTS 5-6PM Pastors Julie & Brad Samuelson 320-496-3009 Hands4PC@gmail.com Facebook fan page: Hands for Pine City Existing to be the hands of Jesus to Pine City

45268 Brunswick Rd, Harris, MN 763-689-5817 Pastor/Teacher Dr. Harvey Martin Sunday School, all ages 9:00 am Sunday Service 10:25 am www.daleefc.com Awana, Wed. 6:30-8:00pm Youth, Wed. 6:30-8:00pm

First Presbyterian Church 405 Main St. S., Pine City 320-629-3592 Rev. Rob Spahr www.firstprespinecity.org 10:00 a.m. Sunday School-all ages, No Sunday School-June-August 10:30 a.m. Worship Celebration Wednesday @ 6:15 p.m. Youth Group

Henriette Community Church

Grace Baptist Church

Hinckley Seventh Day Adventist

1 mile Southwest of Pine City on Fairway Road (next to I-35) 320-629-1374 Pastor Tim W. Stratton 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 11:00 a.m. Preaching Service, 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. 7:30 p.m. Wed. Bible study, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Master Clubs for children ages 4 to 6th grade.

550 1st St. NE, Hinckley 320-384-6167 Pastor: Carlos Rodriguez Services, Saturday, 11 a.m. Fellowship lunch 1st and 3rd Saturday following services.

(Free Methodist) One mile North of Henriette on HWY 107 • 320-679-4875 Pastor Marvin Miller Sunday School, 9:00a.m.; Sunday morning Worship, 10:15 a.m.

Hope Lutheran Church Grasston Dean Oelfke, Pastor 320-396-3925 hopelutherangrasston.org

Sunday Worship Service 11am Holy Communion first and third Saturdays and festival days.

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 Livinghopepinecity@gmail.com

915 W. 8th St. Rush City, MN Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Call 320-358-3818 for weekly Bible studies and youth activities.

406 Pine St., Grasston, MN 320-396-3373 Pastor Gene Sherrod Spirit Filled Worship Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Children’s ministry

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

South Pine Baptist 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 Sunday school is at 9:30 Sundays. 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

320-629-2935 19390 Ave, Beroun, MN Monsignor Alek Suchan Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m.

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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Harriet A. Dodder Harriet A. D Dodder, 87, a resident of L Los Alamos, p passed away o on Aug. 27, 2 2017, at the L Los Alamos M Medical Cent following a ter s sudden illness, w with her nephe nieces and ew, l lifelong friends b by her side. H Harriet was born in Pine City Nov. 24, 1929, to Hans and Salma Grandt. She attended country school and graduated from Pine City High School in 1947. She went to the University of Minnesota to obtain a teaching degree. She also met her future husband, Donald Dodder, who was getting a graduate degree in nuclear physics. They married in 1951 and moved to Los Alamos where he worked at the Los Alamos National Laboratory and Harriet began her 4th grade teaching career. She positively impacted her students with her skill and dedication for many decades. After her retirement, she volunteered in the classroom, assisting more students to improve their reading comprehension. Don and Harriet loved nature and the outdoors and enjoyed hiking and cross-country skiing with

friends. They loved to entertain, and the highlight was an annual fall get-together for about 40 friends at their cabin in the Brazos in northern New Mexico. Following Don’s death in 2009, she continued to maintain her household and independence, with her dog Amber at her side, until her hospitalization in August. Harriet was an avid reader and was an active member of the AAUW book club. As a memorial, AAUW members will be collecting donations for the Los Alamos Schools Foundation to be distributed to their local elementary school librarians to purchase media for their libraries. Harriet enjoyed singing and was a long time member of the Los Alamos Choral Society. She also played bridge with friends every week. She spent many hours on her deck watching and feeding the many birds that loved her feeders. Harriet is survived by her nephew Robert (Nancy) Ovick, Rush City, niece Sheila Roberts, Apple Valley, and niece-in-law Renee Ovick, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, one grand niece, two grand nephews, two great grand nephews and a host of friends. Harriet was predeceased by her parents, husband Donald, sister Eunice Juntunen, and nephew Randy Ovick, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held on Oct. 7 at Cottonwood on the Green in Los Alamos from 2-5 p.m. All arrangements have been entrusted to DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory in Espanola.

I wish to express my thanks to everyone who came to visit, sent cards, made phone calls and gave well wishes over the past several weeks. All your love, kindness, and support is so greatly appreciated! Leo Pangerl

BIRTHS

Norlander Eliza Yvonne Norlander was born on Sept. 5, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed seven pounds, zero ounces and was 19-1/4 inches long. Her parents are Amber Jensen and Seth Norlander of Pine City. Eliza is welcomed by grandparents Russ and Julie Jensen of Mora, Greg Norlander of Danbury and Heidi Bergwick of Sturgeon Lake.

Thor Emily Kathryn Thor was born on Sept. 6, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed seven pounds, four ounces and was 21 inches long. Her parents are Kayla and A Thor of Mora. Emily is welcomed by home by siblings Ava, 4, and Lauren, 2. Her grandparents are Kathy and James Richter of Mora, Mai and Xong Thor of Marshall.

PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Sept. 18 - 24 Theft, burglary, vandalism

Sept. 18, 8:46 a.m., report of damage to property, Forest Blvd., Rock Creek west. Sept. 20, 7:13 p.m., report of damage to property, 4th St., Pine City south. Sept. 21, 7:27 a.m., report of fraud, Milburn Rd., Pine City Twp. east. Sept. 21, 6:39 p.m., report of theft, Sod Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Sept. 23, 10:50 a.m., report of vehicle exterior damage, Fawn Meadows Way, Pine City north. Sept. 23, 6:09 p.m., report of fraud, Tunnel Rd., Brook Park Twp. Sept. 23, 8:09 p.m., report of burglary, Johnson Ave., Pine City south. Sept. 24, 5:50 a.m., report of property damage, I-35, Rock Creek west. Sept. 24, 6:44 p.m., report of theft, Main St., Pine City south.

Miscellaneous

Sept. 18, 1:57 p.m., report of trespass, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. Sept. 19, 2:23 p.m., report of unwanted person, 1st St., Pine City north. Sept. 19, 10:16 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 2nd Ave./Main St., Pine City south. Sept. 20, 6:41 p.m., report of disturbance, 4th St., Pine City south. Sept. 21, 3:20 p.m., report of suspicious activity, Brunswick Rd./Woodland Rd., Royalton Twp. Sept. 22, 2:22 a.m., report of suspicious activity, 6th Ave., Pine City south. Sept. 22, 3:32 p.m., report of assault, 580th St., Rock Creek east. Sept. 22, 5:29 p.m., report of domestic, Lofty Pines Rd.,

Pine City Twp. east. Sept. 23, 1:56 a.m., report of threats, Highwood Shores Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Sept. 23, 7:34 a.m., report of sounds of shots, Birchview Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Sept. 23, 11:25 a.m., report of animal disturbance, Hillside Ave./13th St., Pine City south. Sept. 23, 10:15 a.m., report of disturbance, Meadow Creek Ln., Pokegama Twp. east. Sept. 24, 7:43 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 7th St., Pine City south. Sept. 24, 11:19 p.m., report of suspicious activity, State Hwy. 70, Rock Creek west.

Fires and accidents Sept. 18, 10:41 a.m., report of personal injury, I-35, Pine City Twp. west. Sept. 18, 6:48 p.m., report of vehicle ﬁre, 580th St./Forest Blvd., Pine City Twp. west. Sept. 20, 5:14 a.m., report of structure ﬁre, Brunswick Rd., Royalton Twp. Sept. 22, 7:57 p.m., report of personal injury, State Hwy. 70/566th St., Rock Creek west.

Jail roster Sept. 18, Dustin Michael Gerard, probation violation, under sentence, govt-violation of harass/restr order- mis... Sept. 18, Derek Lee Jensen, under sentence, vehicle- theft$1001 or greater-F...; trafficdriver’s licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public safety; drugs- 5th degreeposs/procure/control... Sept. 18, Stephanie Ann Peterson, warrant, pre-trial violation, remand-hold, disorderly conduct- offensive/ abus... assault- domestic assault- GM. Released Sept. 22. Sept. 18, Terry Lynn Neitzel, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable cause, assault- terroristic threats

reckless... 5th degree- commits- attempts or th... Released Sept. 20. Sept. 18, Zachary Cain Clark, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, ﬁnancial transaction card fraud... Released Sept. 19. Sept. 18, Ronald Dean Davis, warrant, probation/parole violation, remand-RPR, assault- 5th degree- 2 offensessame vic... Released Sept. 19. Sept. 18, Kimberly Jo Letexier, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, govtsmuggle- contraband into prison; trafficdriver’s licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public safety; drugs- 5th degree- possess sche... Released Sept. 19. Sept. 18, Brenda Lee Gordon, book and release, summons, stolen property- poss- vehunk amt... Released Sept. 18. Sept. 19, Micheal Thomas Bothum, awaiting trial/court, remand-hold, disturb- disorderly conduct; remand-bail, stolen property- poss- other property- $501-$2...; drugs5th degreeposs/procure/ control su... Sept. 19, Michael Shane Mooney, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, driver’s licensedriving without a...; stolen property- possess- vehicleunk amt. Sept. 19, Alexandra France Boleen, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, theft$500 or less-M... traffic- insurance- no proof, driving after revocation, drugs- 5th degree- possess sche...; probable cause, govt- obstruct legal process- no forc... driver’s licenses- use ﬁctitious... Released Sept. 21. Sept. 19, Jason Alan Chaney, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degreeposs... Released Sept. 21. Sept. 19, Darrell James Phillips, awaiting trial/court, remand-RPR, probable cause, drugs- 5th degreeposs... Re-

leased Sept. 21. Sept. 19, Brandon Saunder Ripley, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, disturb- disorderly conduct; remand-RPR, assault- domestic assaultmisd., terrorist threats reckless... Released Sept. 21. Sept. 19, Christopher Scott Podvin, warrant, Pine County writ, remand- other authority, drugs- 5th degreeposs... Released Sept. 20. Sept. 19, Calleen Marie Robertson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-RPR, drugs- 5th degreeposs/procure/control...; traffic- driving after revocation. Released Sept. 20. Sept. 19, Aaron Robert Shelton, Pine County warrant, burglary- 2nd degree- resforced- unknown... Released Sept. 20. Sept. 19, Kristie Mae Bleess, book and release, summons, drugs- 2nd degreeposs... Released Sept. 19. Sept. 19, Sonia Rae Langford, book and release, Pine County warrant, wrongfully obtaining assistance.. food stamp/ food... Released Sept. 19. Sept. 20, Roxanne Gail Davis, warrant, remand-hold, escape from custody- held pursuant...; drugs- 5th degreeposs... Sept. 20, Andrew William Young, warrant, hold for other agency, theft- take/ use/transfer movable pro...; remand-RPR, drugs- 5th degreeposs/procure/control su...; stolen property- receiveother property- $250...; govtsmuggle- contraband into prison; traffic- driving after revocation. Sept. 20, Timothy Arthur Coler, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- driving after revocation. Released Sept. 21. Sept. 20, Paul John Rohde, book and release, Pine County warrant, govt- evading MV tax-GM, traffic- insurance- no

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Pokegama Township is asking for quotes to lower an existing 24” x 34’ centerline culvert, add aprons along with seeding and mulching in the Road Right of Way, for erosion control, on Mid River Road in Pokegama Township. To include elevations shot for recording purposes. For more information on the exact location or any other questions you may contact the Road Supervisor Jason Zastera at 320-420-8150. All quotes should be in to the Town Hall no later than noon on October 12th, 2017. The Pokegama Town Hall is located at 18336 Town Hall Road, Pine City, Minnesota. Susan Alderink Administrative Clerk, Pokegama Township Published in the Pine City Pioneer on September 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: 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 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-17-79 Estate of Kurt Jeffrey Erickson, 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 Evelyn Erickson, whose address is 880 W. 4th Street, P.O. Box 518, Rush City, MN, 55069 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 representa-

tive. 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 from 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 524.3801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Registrar Pine Court Administrator 2017.09.07 16:24:49-05’00’ Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Court Administrator Pine Court Administrator 2017.09.07 16:25:08-05’00’ Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court Bjorklund, Nicole (Pine Court Administration) Sep 8 2017 8:47 AM Attorney for Personal Representative Chelsie Troth Ledin, Hofstad, Troth & Fleming, Ltd. 539 Main Street S. Pine City, MN, 55063 Attorney License No: 0395709 Telephone: (320) 629-7537 FAX: (320) 629-2479 Email: chelsiet@ledinandhofstad. com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on Sept. 21 and 28, 2017 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-17-78 Estate of Jane Ross Jones, Decedent NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on October 30, 2017, at 9:00 am, a hearing will be held in this Court at 635 Northridge Drive, Pine City, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent dated, March 29, 2017, (“Will”), and for the appointment of Richard C. Hultman, whose address is 4717 Clint Road, Braham, MN, 55006 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. BY THE COURT Dated: September 7, 2017 (COURT SEAL) /s/ Krista K. Martin Judge of District Court (signed by Deputy) Bjorklund, Nicole Pine Court Administration Sep 7 2017 9:22 AM /s/ Lu Ann Blegen Court Administrator (signed by Deputy) Bjorklund, Nicole Pine Court Administration Sep 7 2017 9:22 AM Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court Bjorklund, Nicole Pine Court Administration Sep 7 2017 9:22 AM Attorney for Petitioner Kevin A. Hofstad Ledin, Hofstad, Troth & Fleming, Ltd. 539 Main Street S. Pine City, MN, 55063 Attorney License No: 012445X Telephone: (320) 629-7537 FAX: (320) 629-2479 Email: kevinh@ledinandhofstad.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on Sept. 21 and 28, 2017

Minnesota Starwatch Full Harvest Moon rises in October Orionid meteor shower to peak Oct. 21 or 22 BY DEANE MORRISON

October is known for its clear, crisp weather, so let’s hope the pattern holds. Mars joined Venus in the morning sky about a month ago. The red planet is climbing as Earth starts to catch up to it in the orbital race, while Venus is slowly dropping as it gets ready to sail behind the sun. On the 5th, the planets slip by each other, coming within half a moon’s width. Look low in the east about an hour before sunrise; Venus will be the slightly higher and brighter object. While you’re at it, turn to the west to see the almost full moon getting ready to set, and take a gander at Orion and the other winter constellations in the south. Southeast of Orion’s hourglass form, Sirius, the brightest of stars, shines from Canis Major, the big dog. As Mars climbs higher, the waning moon approaches it. The morning of the 17th, one cusp of the crescent moon points to Mars. The next morning, a wisp of a moon rises below Venus to complete a stack of one moon and two planets. By the end of the month, Mars will be 16 degrees above Venus, with the planets continuing to widen their separation. Jupiter disappears into the sunset in the first few days of the month, but fear not. The king of planets reappears in the morning sky next month, and just like Mars, it’ll pass close to Venus as it climbs. And because it climbs much faster than Mars, it sweeps very close to Mars, too; that happens in early January. All in all, morning viewers have plenty to look forward to. The Orionid meteor shower is expected to peak in the early morning hours of the 21st or 22nd. These meteors are caused by bits of dust—left behind by Halley’s

Comet—burning up in the atmosphere. Through most of October, Earth passes through a cloud of dust left behind by the comet, so you may see some meteors at other times. During the peak, though, we’re fortunate that no moon will interfere. From a dark site you may see 10 to 30 Orionid meteors per hour, radiating from a point near the club of Orion. If you’re up before dawn late in the month, try looking to the east for the zodiacal light, a faint glow pointing up from the horizon along the sun’s path. This elusive shimmer is caused by sunlight reflecting off dust in the plane of the solar system. The full harvest moon rises the evening of the 5th. Also in the evening, the Great Square of Pegasus rides high in the southeast or south. Below it, the Circlet of Pisces is fun to find, and that lone bright star low in the south is Fomalhaut, the mouth of Piscis Aus-

trinus, the southern fish. The University of Minnesota offers public viewings of the night sky at its Duluth and Twin Cities campuses. For more information and viewing schedules, see: Duluth, Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium: www.d.umn.edu/ planet Twin Cities, Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics: www.astro. umn.edu/outreach/pubnight Check out the astronomy programs at the University of Minnesota’s Bell Museum ExploraDome: http://www.bellmuseum. umn.edu/exploradome Find U of M astronomers and links to the world of astronomy at http://www.astro.umn.edu.

MN DNR Question of the Week causes many lakes, rivers and ponds to Q: What appear brown in the fall? The color of many Minnesota lakes is affected A: by the growth and abundance of small microscopic organisms in the water called algae. Algae grow in all bodies of water when light and nutrients levels are sufficient. In many lakes, algae abundance is determined by the amount of phosphorus dissolved in the water. The more phosphorus present, the more abundant algae become and the greener the water gets. In the fall, as the days get shorter and the lake water cools, algae don’t stop growing. Fall conditions, however, often favor specific types of algae, such as diatoms, that tend to give the lake or pond’s water a brownish hue, due to yellow and brown pigments in

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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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HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE SUPPORT SPECIALIST

FULL TIME  ADULT & VETERANS SERVICES Essential Duties: This position performs moderately difficult clerical assignments and public contact work requiring independent judgment. Receptionist, setting up appointments, sorting and distributing mail, and providing information about Veteran Services to the public. Assist Veterans with information and resources. Provide support to the Veterans Services Officer. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma, or the equivalent; and 2) clerical experience and/or experience working with the public; or 3) experience in a public welfare/human service agency; or 4) similar experience in a private non-profit organization. Also, valid driver’s license Starting Salary: $13.81/hour- $18.42/hour DOQ Application Deadline: October 6, 2017@ noon For complete posting, visit our county website@ www.co.pine.mn.us under Quick Links- Employment Opportunities Pine County is an equal opportunity employer.

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St. Clare Living Community of Mora is looking for a compassionate and dedicated LPN to join our team of professional nurses. This is a full-time evening position offering a comprehensive benefit package as well as evening shift differential and starting wage increase for verified experience hours. To take advantage of this opportunity stop in or contact Human Resources.

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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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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 www.pinecitymn.com

Oak Park Dental Welcomes

JOSH ADAMS RDH We are pleased to announce that Josh Adams, Registered Dental Hygienist, has joined our practice. Josh is a graduate from Pine City High School and also recently from the University of Minnesota from the Dental Hygiene program. Josh is very excited to provide dental care in this area as he has grown up in Pine City. He has a passion for giving back to the place he calls home by providing quality dental care. Our staﬀ is thrilled to work with such an enthusiastic caring person like Josh.

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Preston packs Pioneer on Israel trip Pine City Evangelical Free Church Pastor Joel Preston posed with his Pine City Pioneer on the rooftop of the Notre Dame Hotel overlooking the Old City of Jerusalem in Israel. Joel said his faith was incredibly enriched by walking where Jesus once walked. Readers can show their Pine City pride by submitting pictures of themselves in exotic locations throughout the world. Send all photos to editor@pinecitymn.com.

In Focus cuss An educational and support pport series presented by FirstLight Health alth System

Pre-Diabetes 101 Seminar Wednesday, October 18 5—6:30pm FirstLight Pine City Clinic 1425 Main Street North Pine City, MN 55063 If you’re concerned about pre-diabetes or developing diabetes, join us for this FREE informative seminar. • Learn the deﬁnition of pre-diabetes and how it is diagnosed. PHOTO PROVIDED

Locals bring the heat at Rib Fest The Kuhn family from Pine City, owners of Hot Daddy’s BBQ, went to the Hinckley Smokin Rib Fest on Sept. 9 and walked away with first place in both unsauced and sauced ribs. Caytlyn was directed by dad Kyle from beginning to end – trimming the meat, tending the fire, seasoning the meat and picking the five precious ribs that were going to be judged for each box. The family team has been competing for some time now. On Aug. 26 the team placed second in Detroit Lakes and took third in Winona on Sept. 2 at the Big Muddy BBQ Contest.

• Discover how making small lifestyle changes can prevent diabetes. • Take home valuable resources, including books and other handouts. Presented by Melissa Merrick, RD, LD, a registered and licensed dietician and member of FirstLight’s Nutritional Services Department. REGISTRATION REQUIRED For more information, questions, or to register, please call (320) 225-3640. You may also email info@ﬂ-hs.org to register. To learn more about FirstLight’s other classes, support groups and events, visit FirstLightHealthSystem.org.

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Service dog helps with PTSD recovery Hundreds showed their support for Pine County EMT Keith Hopkins at a beneﬁt held at the Hinckley Fire Hall. Their donations will fund a service dog from the Courage Service Dogs for Hopkins, who suffers from PTSD attributed to the trauma of 20 years in emergency services. Hopkins’ service dog, Scarlett, was also at the beneﬁt. She and Keith will receive training over several months to recognize and prepare for Hopkins’ PTSD needs.

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