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Lions fun runner earns a high ﬁve The Pine Area Lions annual costume Fun Run on Sept. 30 brought out runners intent on having a good time. More photos on Page 12.

Pine County Commissioners have had additional meetings to hammer out the preliminary 2018 property tax levy and budget. Though the consensus in the beginning of September was a 3 percent to 4 percent increase, the board approved a 5.5 percent preliminary levy increase at the Sept. 19 regular meeting. The nearly $1 million increase will bring the total county residents’ property taxes for 2018 to $17,912,930. County departments delivered their budget requests for next year. Those requests totaled an increase in taxes of $1.4 million. It was at the special budget meeting Sept. 12, 2017, held between the regular September board meetings in September, where the board reached a consensus of a 5.5 percent increase. This means an additional $933,849 tax increase, $489,807 short of the budget requests. Budget cuts will now begin. Commissioners approved the 5.5 percent preliminary

tax levy increase which had to be confirmed by Sept. 30 according to State law. When the property tax levy is finalized in December, the board can decrease the 5.5 percent preliminary as far as they want but cannot increase it. In other business: • County Auditor-Treasurer Cathy Clemmer told the board there will be a special assessment on about 20 to 30 properties for maintenance on County Ditch No. 7 during 2018 and 2019. County Engineer Mark LeBrun said the benefiting adjacent properties will be getting a letter notifying them of the tax increase. He told commissioners to be prepared because they “will hear from” property owners who will be assessed for the ditch. • The recently approved bond, which will fund the new county building in Sandstone, will also be used to construct the new county maintenance shop in Hinckley. The board awarded the contract to the lowest bidder, Kotek Builders, Inc., for $147,845.

Margery Stratte Swanson makes her mark on Pine City BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Margery Stratte Swanson was at the Pine City Library a few weeks ago, at the regular Thursday afternoon get-together to talk about local history. Swanson said she loves that group, and enjoys all their good discussions and memories of Pine City’s past. “It’s terrific,” Margery said. “It’s something I never miss. Boy, I’d almost have to be dead to miss that one.” In the middle of the meeting, three representatives from the

Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce strolled in, walked to the front of the room, and asked for Margery. “And so I went up there and they told me,” she said. Margery had been named the Outstanding Citizen of the Year for her many years of work in the community, including the library renovation, her work with the Pine City Area History Association, and much more. “I was floored,” she said. “I never, ever, ever expected this. Ever. There are so many other people who deserve it.” Margery was raised in Pine

City, the daughter of Alf and Margret Stratte. “My dad came here in 1924,” she said. “Someone on his honeymoon told him that Pine City needed a doctor, so that’s why he came here. And I was born the next August, in 1925.” The family moved away while her father served in the Army in Louisiana during World War II, but she came back to graduate from high school in Pine City. That was when a young Pine City man named Bayliss Swanson walked up to her at MIKE GAINOR | THE PIONEER

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The first film presented by the new East Central Minnesota Film Society will be presented at the Pine Technical and Community College auditorium at 3:05 p.m. on Oct. 7, before the Highway 61 Film Festival takes over the auditorium starting at 5:30 p.m. The film that will be shown is “Seed: The Untold Story,” a documentary on the importance of seeds and seed diver-

sity for the survival of humanity. “Seed” has won more than a dozen awards in film festivals around the world. The goal of the East Central Minnesota Film Society is to meet the needs of East Central Minnesota in media for education as well as entertainment, and to promote and support the needs of the art form. They plan to provide screenings of widely unavailable films, and to encourage exploration of new concepts and ideas. The group hopes to present one film a month in local venues.

The Pine County Sheriff’s Office reports that two men have been arrested and face multiple felony charges after a tripped cabin alarm led to a manhunt on Sept. 26. On Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 1:37 p.m. Pine County deputies were dispatched to an alarm at a cabin on Hunter Road west of Hinckley. When the first officer arrived, he found an SUV parked at the driveway gate that had been reported stolen in Hinckley earlier that day. He then saw two males running off into the woods. He began a pursuit, but could not immediately find the suspects. Additional officers responded and a perimeter was set in the area. K-9 and a Minnesota State Patrol helicopter came in to help search the swampy and wooded area where the two suspects were last seen running. One suspect was apprehended about two hours later as he attempted to run across the Munger bike trail where a deputy and trooper were positioned. He was identified as Julian Jeffery, Adelman, 22, of Hinckley. Adelman was not wearing a shirt or shoes and was very wet and muddy. Officers report that Adelman agreed to make a statement, and admitted burglarizing the cabin, and also said they had stolen two totes of items from another cabin. While being booked into Pine County Jail a jailer allegedly discovered roughly .6 grams of meth-

amphetamine in Adelman’s pocket. The second suspect, identified as Brandon Scott Loken, 20, of Hinckley was apprehended about two hours after Adelman was taken into custody when he came out onto the bike trail where a deputy was watching. He was carrying a heater, which he had found in a hunting stand while hiding in the woods. Deputies found numerous items in the stolen SUV that the owner of the cabin confirmed belonged to him, including a television and hunting items. The owner of the stolen SUV also reported that checks had been stolen from him, and that one of the stolen checks had been cashed at the Northview Bank in Hinckley on Sept. 26. The check had been made out to Loken, and had been made out for $350. Bank surveillance video showed Loken cashing the check. The owner said he did not know Loken, and that the check was forged. Adelman has been charged with two counts of felony second-degree burglary and felony fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance. Loken was charged with two counts of felony second-degree burglary, felony theft, receiving stolen property and offering a forged check. Loken also faces criminal charges in another case where he is accused of stealing and forging a check. The next court date for both Adelman and Loken is set for Oct. 9.

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

OCT. 5 - 7 ‘Junk & Treasure’ road trip From Thursday, Oct. 5 through Saturday, Oct. 7, the Old Highway 61 coalition of Chisago, Pine and Carlton counties invites the public to take a “Junk & Treasure” road trip to explore a variety of locations along the Route and make it a weekend of adventure from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. For more information visit the Old Highway 61 Facebook page.

OCT. 5 - 8 7th Annual Hwy. 61 Film Festival 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.

tion 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.

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.

Family ﬁlms at the Fur Post 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 as a celebration of the magic of movies and as a way to support independent 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.

ed to the Peaceful Pines pumpkin patch (at the intersection of Northern and Government roads, Pine City) Fall Fun Festival beginning at 11 a.m. both days. Parking and admission are free, there will be face painting, bounce houses, prizes, a corn maze and the opportunity to “pick your own” pumpkin. For more information visit peacefulpinesfarm.com or call 320-591-0007.

OCT. 8 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.

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PFLAG Meeting The next meeting of the East Central MN Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays will be held Sunday, Oct. 8, at 4:30 p.m. at Common Ground, the Cambridge United Methodist Church, at 404 North Cypress in Cambridge. Anyone in need of support or answers on LGBT issues is encouraged to attend. Call 320-396-3128; 320-272-0069; or 763-552-0084 with any questions, or visit ecmnpflag.org.

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Scout & Morgan author visit Scout & Morgan Books in Cambridge will welcome Minnesota author Sarah Bamford Seidelmann on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. She will share her memoir, Swimming with the Elephants: My Unexpected Pilgrimage from Physician to Healer. For information call 763-689-2474 or visit www. scoutandmorganbooks.com.

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NAMI ‘QPR - Question, Persuade, Refer’ workshop The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI) will hold “QPR – Question, Persuade, Refer,” a free, one-hour suicide prevention workshop, at East Central Schools in Finlayson, room 413, on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 5:30 p.m. Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives. For information or to register call 651-645-2948 or see “classes” at namihelps.org.

THURSDAY 10/5 WINDOW-Domestic abuse support group: 6 p.m., Journey North Church, Pine City NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City Pine City Music Boosters: Pine City Pizza Pub, 6:30 p.m. SATURDAY 10/7 Model RR club: Askov, 10 a.m., Pine County History Museum

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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. On Saturday, Oct. 7 the East Central Minnesota Film Society invites the public to a free showing of the film, “Seed – The Untold Story,” in the auditorium at Pine Technical & Community College at 3:05 p.m. This award-winning documentary featuring Vandana Shiva, Dr. Jane Goodall, Andrew Kimbrell and Winona LaDuke addresses the dramatic loss of seed diversity and the movement to restore the future of food.

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OCT. 10 Family Law Clinic The Refuge Network is sponsoring a free, open to the public, Family Law Clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 6-8 p.m., at Family Pathways (1575 East First Ave., Cambridge, MN 55008). Attendees will learn the basics on Dissolution and Custody, receive helpful materials and have questions answered by an attorney. There may be an opportunity for two individuals to meet with an attorney individually after the main presentation. Consultations will be on a first come, first serve basis. For information visit www.therefugenetwork.org or call 763-689-3532.

OCT. 12 Magniﬁcent Red Hatters 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. To RSVP, contact Diane Olson at 612-202-8740, or email, d45olson@yahoo.com.

OCT. 13 St. Paul Lutheran GermanFest A German feast featuring roasted pork loin with sweet & sour red cabbage, sauerkraut, hot German potato salad, breads and apple crisp for dessert will take place on Friday, Oct. 13 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hinckley from 5-7 p.m. There will be a silent auction and a pie auction. Kids age 3 and under eat free. Call 320-384-6267 for further information.

PCftA Gallery opening and Creative Canvas night Pine Center for the Arts’ next gallery exhibit, set to open on Friday, Oct. 13, will feature the artwork of Todd Clercx. A gallery opening reception with refreshments will take place from 4-7 p.m. After, at 7:30 p.m., stay for a Creative Canvas paint night with instructor Kristen Webster. To sign up, or for more information, contact PCftA by email at info@pinecenter.org or leave a message at 320-629-4924.

OCT. 13 & 14 Mystery at the Fur Post 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.

OCT. 15 Pine City Area History Association The next meeting of the Pine City Area History Association will be held Sunday, Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. in the meeting room of the Pine City Public Library. The topic will be the Pokegama Sanatorium. Guest speaker Eric Moen, who was featured on the Biography channel’s “My Ghost Story” in 2012, will discuss his experience with paranormal phenomena when he visited the sanatorium last year. The public is invited to bring items related to the topic to share. For more information call 320-322-9208 or email pcahistory@gmail.com.

SUNDAY 10/8 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. Pine City Civic Center Board: Pine City ALC building, 8 p.m. MONDAY 10/9 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. Pine City School Board: District office at PCHS, 6:30 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church TUESDAY 10/10 NA: 725 2nd Ave. SW, Pine City, 7 p.m., 320-279-3823, Carrie American Legion & Auxiliary: Pine City American Legion, 7 p.m. Pine County Republicans: 7:30 p.m., Tobies, Hinckley WEDNESDAY 10/11 Al-Anon: 725 2nd Ave. SW, Pine City, 12 p.m., 612-387-6094, David Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine City VFW Hall AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center

SENIOR DINING Oct. 9 - 13 Monday: Country fried steak, whipped potatoes with gravy, carrots, wheat bread, pears Tuesday: Parmesan chicken breast, wild rice pilaf, tangy green beans, peaches, ginger snap cookie Wednesday: Roast beef with horseradish, whipped potatoes with gravy, broccoli normandy, dinner roll, carrot cake Thursday: Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, zucchini, wheat bread, cinnamon bread pudding with topping Friday: Egg bake, tri-tator patty, cranberry juice, coffeecake, baked apple slices 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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Algorithms for life Every once in a while you come across a book that makes you think a little differently about the way you do things, and gives you some good, practical insights on how to get those things done a little better and more efficiently. I’m pretty skeptical of books that claim they’re going to change your life, and this one doesn’t do that – but it does give you some pretty nifty ways to deal with all the stuff you’ve got to get out of the way to get to the good part. The book is called “AlgoEditor’s rithms to Live By: The ComputScience of Human Decisions,” Soapbox er and it’s by Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths. My brain doesn’t Mike handle actual math equations well, but this one explained Gainor things simply and interestingly in non-equation ways. Here’s one of their insights from the first chapter that grabbed me right away: when you’re searching for something, how do you know when to stop? Let’s say you’re hiring for a job and you get 50 applicants, or you’re looking for a new house and there are 100 houses in your price range on the market. Do you have to interview all the applicants, tour all the homes? Is there a better way, a best moment to pull the trigger on a decision? It turns out that scientists and mathematicians have been studying this problem since around 1960, and there’s actually an answer. It’s 37 percent. If you have 50 candidates, you should interview 19, and then hire the best candidate that’s better than all the ones that have come before. If there are 100 houses on the market, you should check out 37, then pick the next one you think would be a great home for you. Does this mean you’re always going to pick the right one? No, and there’s no way to be absolutely sure that the 48th candidate or the 99th home isn’t actually perfect. And if you’re not happy with anything you’ve seen, you shouldn’t stop searching until you’ve exhausted all the possibilities. But heck, if you’re happy after 37 percent, stop there and feel good about it. So that’s just the first chapter. The whole book is full of interesting thoughts and productivity techniques, like how sometimes trying random things can lead to a better result, the best way to sort through your stuff, and why you might not want to file things alphabetically. One of the things they talk about is how to try to minimize your regrets in life – and probably my favorite line in the book isn’t by the authors at all, but by a management theorist named Chester Barnard they quote: “To try and fail is at least to learn; to fail to try is to suffer the inestimable loss of what might have been.” I could go on and on – these guys wrote a whole book about this stuff. At any rate, “Algorithms” is a good read, and I’ve got the feeling just about anyone could glean useful insights from this book. Check it out if you get the chance. By the way, I discovered “Algorithms” using the Pine City Public Library’s free Overdrive app, which lets you borrow books for free. I like free, and I like books, so if you don’t mind reading on your phone or tablet you should download it. You never know what you might find.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Memories of Pine City To the Editor: It’s been close to 50 years since I have been in Pine City, but my memories are unforgettable. It was the summer of 1969, and I was all of about 18 years old. My friend, his father and I climbed into a Gold 1969 Chevrolet and left early one morning from the St. Louis area for Pine City. We got there late that night. Little did I know that it was going to be the vacation of a lifetime. Back then, it was seemingly a place that time forgot. I have never met people so friendly. I remember crossing the street and this lady that worked at a diner grabbed my arm as we proceeded to cross and said that she was hanging on to her youth. All of us stayed at a nearby hotel which was near a river. There was a bait and tackle shop nearby where you could buy what you needed and rent a boat as well. The weather was perfect, it was almost like I had found a town like Mayberry. We then went to spend some time on my friend’s uncle’s dairy farm. For a city kid this was indeed an adventure. We helped doing the chores, and his uncle commented, “I took a couple of city kids and look how well they are doing.” I am now 66 years old, and as of late St. Louis, Missouri is still headed in the wrong direction. When I go back to my happy place, I grab my Johnson fishing pole which was Made in the USA, Mankato, Minnesota, and return to Pine City. At least in my mind. John Carrol Saint Louis, Missouri

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Protect the Constitution, not just the symbols To the Editor: I am a veteran. I did not swear to protect and defend the flag or the anthem of the United States. These are purely symbols that have changed over time and are temporary. I did swear and pledge to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States of America. In that all important document We The People have certain rights, one of which is freedom of speech and the freedom to protest. I don’t feel offended when people exercise their rights to peaceful protest, regardless of what they are protesting or how they choose to do it. I am sworn to defend and protect their right to do so. John Birrenbach Pine City

A Place for You serves a wide community To the Editor: Fall is approaching and the temperatures are getting colder. The leaves are turning their bright red, yellow and orange. It is that time of year where we have to put the summer shorts, sandals and tank tops away and bring out the sweaters, jackets and boots. We prepare our lawn and gardens for the coming winter weather. We exchange out our lawn mowers for rakes and shovels. A Place For You is doing much of the same things you are doing. We are preparing for colder weather by getting the grounds ready, making

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sure people have fall and winter clothing, and preparing for a busy fall and winter. A Place For You will likely see a continued trend of increasing numbers of people we serve and those looking for service. A Place for You serves homeless adults from six counties, including: Pine, Chisago, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Kanabec and Carlton. Each year we have seen an increase in the number of people we have served. In 2015 we served 67 adults, in 2016 we served 87, and so far this year we have served 66. The need is great and we have received more than 250 this year and still have three months left this year so that number will grow. Many things contribute to the needs of the people experiencing homelessness. Housing costs continue to rise and services for people with a mental illness are not sufficient in rural communities. Transportation is always difficult for those experiencing homelessness. Most of our residents are working when they come to A Place For You or soon thereafter. Getting to their jobs can be difficult. We rely on volunteer drivers to assist in getting residents to jobs, doctors and other necessary appointments. A Place For You relies on the churches, community, grants, and fundraisers to meet our financial needs. The GALA, which is our biggest fundraiser, is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 13 at the Grand Casino Ballroom 4. See our website at apfy.org for more information and please join us for a night of fun and charitable giving. SEE LETTERS, PAGE 8

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Pine City Naval Militia being called to war in 1917 10 Years Ago, 2007 The Initiative Foundation recently announced that MINPAK in Pine City is a recipient of a 2007 Initiative Award for outstanding community service in central Minnesota. MINPACK owner Bob Thompson bought the plant in December and it has already grown more than 30 percent. Strong winds, and rain hindered the I-35 Years bridge fundraiser. Mayor Jane Robbins Ago presented a check on Sunday to the MinneDonna sota Helps Fund for the Heath amount of $3,800 from proceeds raised over a soggy weekend of boat racing by the Twin City Power Boat Association. The “Race for the Bridge,” a fundraiser with rainy, windy weather last weekend, and the event didn’t quite go as planned. On Saturday, the Twin City Power Boat Association sent out a few test boats to try their luck in the high winds and huge waves. “Those boats were tossed around like miniature boats that a small child would play with in a bath tub,” said Allen Robinson, event organizer. “No luck on Saturday, as those test boats risked life and limb.” The Water Cross Club sent out a few snowmobiles to try to show that the boats don’t have what it takes but again the weather was too much for the Water Cross snowmobiles. Each one sank to the bottom of Pokegama Lake. The Dragons girls tennis team is headed to the playoffs. Members of the team earning All Conference honors are: Shauna Jahnz, Kerry Hughes, Alli Johnson, Sarah Borich and Erin Cahill. Student Achievers nominated by their teachers for the honor are Jackie Westeren, fifth-grader and daughter of Andy and Lisa Westeren, and Christine Kraft, ninth-grader and daughter of Robert and Tamera Kraft. Both girls are outstanding students who do outstanding

Marine Corps Air Station at Iwakuni, Japan. The final shipment of 138 Ditty Bags was sent out this week for overseas servicemen. The committee is grateful for the help of all who contributed to make the holiday season happier for those overseas. At the village council meeting, Al Shaffer submitted his resignation as village police officer, which was accepted. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Willert Jr. on the birth of their son (Mrs. Willert Jr. is the former Constance Joan Samuelson of Pine City).

75 Years Ago, 1942

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1992 Homecoming candidates compete for the crown The Homecoming court at Pine City High School was led by the king and queen candidates. In 1992, (l-r) Kristen Kozisek, Erica Delak and Alana Kuzel vied for the crown, while Mark Rothbauer, Chad Clementson and Dale Plasek competed for king.

work every day and are good examples to their classmates. Senior Erin Cahill has been named a Commended student in the 2008 National Merit Scholarship Program. In addition to tennis, she also participates in concert band and choir at Pine City High School. Chaperoned by Jim Sloan, Tom Kloeckl and John Mettling, those attending the conference in Stockholm, Sweden, were Marius Holie, Rusian Yusupov, Aislinn Rogalla, Shane Clune, Karissa Lange, Clay Fisher, Jenine Janowski and Erica Pitzen, along with teachers Jim Sloan and Tom Kloeckl.

25 Years Ago, 1992 Homecoming King and Queen were Chad Clementson and Kristen Kozisek. Marek Bures, a 17-year-old sports enthusiast, is taking a year-long hiatus from his native Switzerland to stay with John and Merilee Eberhart. And, he’s loving it. Today’s firefighters used their open house to recruit the firefighters of the future. Sam Lilja got a kick out of modeling a fire helmet.

50 Years Ago, 1967

A maximum speed limit of 35 miles an hour for any vehicle traveling on rubber tires has been put into effect throughout Minnesota as a war-time measure to save rubber and tires. An appeal to hunters and trappers to salvage all possible fats from the carcasses of deer and fur bearers taken during the coming season was issued by the Minnesota Department of Conservation. Fats are needed by the government for the manufacture of explosives. Miss Emma Ruby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Ruby, became the bride of Otto Haug, son of the late Martin P. Haug, on Sept. 27 at Zion Lutheran Church.

100 Years Ago, 1917

The Pine City boys with the Naval Militia will probably be at sea by the last of this week at the latest. Letters differ as to the time of sailing. The Iowa with Lt. Lieut. Wilcox and Clark Pennington aboard probably sailed Monday morning for scouting duty off Chesapeake Bay. The best wishes of the home folks go with them and all know that they will honor Old Pine, wherever they go. The Red Cross sent its first installment of articles made here for the society. The shipment included 1 & 1/2 dozen pajamas, 2 dozen shoulder wraps, 1 & 1/2 dozen bedroom slippers, 18 pair wool socks, 24 helmets, 5 sweaters and 13 mufflers.

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Dragon volleyball nets two big wins BY LANCE FURBER SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Dragon Volleyball has some well deserved “time off” after defeating both Barnum and Hinckley-Finlayson in three straight sets this past week. On Tuesday, Sept. 26, Pine City hosted Barnum and their hard work, regarding serving, was evident, only having three missed serves the entire match. Makenna Nelson led the Dragons in serving with five aces. Alexis Pankonin and Ashley Faur led the team offensively with eight kills each, followed closely by Isabel Aragonez with seven kills. The set scores for the Barnum match are 25 – 18, 26 – 24, 25 – 21. Pine City used the momentum from Tuesday’s win over Barnum as the Dragons hosted Hinckley – Finlayson on Thursday, Sept. 28. Pine City was led in serving by Isabel Aragonez with seven aces. Leading the team offensively was Alexis Pan-

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Leading the team defensively, in both matches, was Kelsey Kidder with 10 digs against Barnum and 12 digs against Hinckley – Finlayson.

konin and Ashley Faur with seven kills each. Alexis Pankonin, Ashley Faur and Ellie Hasz led the team in blocks this match. The set scores for the Hinckley – Finlayson match are 25 – 18, 25 – 23, 25 – 13. “We really put the ball down well in this game,”

stated coach Nelson. “Nine of the 14 players were able to score at least one kill during the game.” Leading the team defensively, in both matches, was Kelsey Kidder with 10 digs against Barnum and 12 digs against Hinckley – Finlayson.

Pine City’s next home game, and Parent’s Night, is Thursday, Oct. 12. The athletes’ parents play an important role in their maturity in sports as well as in life. Come show support for the Dragon volleyball athletes and their parents.

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Alexis Pankonin and Ashley Faur (above) led the Dragons team in kills in both contests this past week.

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> Here are some ways we’re putting safety ﬁrst: More than 99.999% safety record Enbridge operates the world’s longest liquid petroleum pipeline system covering over 17,000 miles. In the past 10 years, Enbridge has had a safe delivery record of more than 99.999%.

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PINE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Kaleah is a student who doesn’t give up when faced with a challenge. She sets a great example of being respectful towards her classmates and staff at school. Kaleah always entertains with her stories of turkeys, chickens and other animals she enjoys at home. Kaleah is the daughter of Melissa and Nicholas Berglund and the sister to Colson. Keep up the good work, Kaleah L. Berglund!

Kyla has done a great job in civics. She has really helped make class room discussions valuable. She has well thought out opinions on political issues and is very respectful to others in the class. Way to go Kyla! Kyla is the daughter of Michelle Liebl.

Kaleah Berglund 3rd Grade Abigail Aagaard is a wonderful example of a student who strives to do her best, help others, and keep a positive attitude. She is a great role model for her peers, diligent in her classes, and has a permanent smile on her face. School has just started, and Abby has already shown her teachers as well as other students that she is a strong, dependable leader. Abby is also a leader in the hockey rink. When she’s not at school she spends a lot of time training, practicing and playing hockey. Her dedication to school and her sport is obvious. Abby is the daughter of Tami and Bill Aagaard. Keep up the great work!

Kyla Price 9th Grade Not only does Larissa consistently achieve at high levels in German, but she uses her amazing art skills to great effect. She even designed our adorable German club shins last year and we are grateful for her and her talents. Larissa is the daughter of Victoria Frederickson.

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Tennis squad Dragons run hard, race well at Foley meet battles in Becker BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

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Pine City girls tennis traveled to Becker on Tuesday, Sept. 26, for their last conference match of the season. Although the Dragons battled hard, they lost in tight matches 2 - 5. Coming away with wins were first singles player Lydia Adams (6 - 0, 6 - 2) and third singles player Elizabeth Cahill (6 - 3, 6 - 0). Both Adams and Cahill were able to move the ball and made their opponents earn every point. The Dragons finished with a conference record of 3 - 3. “The girls continue to learn and improve each time we practice and play in a match,” stated coach Unverzaht. “They are working hard and have set goals as we look at the regular season closing and play-offs beginning.” On Saturday, Sept. 30, the Dragons traveled to Becker for the conference tournament. First singles player Lydia Adams made a strong showing, defeating Becker in the first round; however, she lost a hard fought battle for a second place finish against Foley. Adams had a strong finish which earned her second in the conference. The Dragon conference tournament results, for each position, are: Lydia Adams (First Singles) finished second in the conference. Katie Miller (Second Singles) finished in 3rd place in bracket. Elizabeth Cahill (Third Singles) finished 2nd place in bracket. Ella Sell (Fourth Singles) finished in 4th place in bracket. Alison Brown/Emily Carpenter (First Doubles) finished as consolation doubles champions. Rachel Johnson/Lindsay Miller (Second Doubles) finished as consolation champions for second doubles. Carina Guzik/Addison Sell (Third Doubles) finished in fourth place in bracket. The Dragons were scheduled to wrap up their regular season schedule on Tuesday, Oct. 3 with a match against Duluth – Marshall. Play-offs begin the week of Oct. 9.

It was a great day for running when the Pine City Dragons cross-country team took to the course at the Foley Invitational on Thursday, Sept. 28. The Dragons saw several of their runners finish with excellent times and everyone seemed to be in top form. “It was a beautiful day for running a race,” Dragons head coach Jared Clementson said. “The temps were cooler, it was overcast and there wasn’t much wind. With the good competition and a flat, fast course, we had many season and personal best performances throughout the day.” The Dragons girls would place fifth out of eight teams competing, while the boys would take fourth out of 11. On the girls side, Alaina Steele continued to impress. Steele managed to break the all-time 5K school record for the second meet in a row, this time by a much larger margin. Her third place time of 20:08.6 is 18 seconds faster than she was at the Milaca Mega Meet. Both girls who finished ahead of her are class AA runners. Steele defeated the next fastest class A girl from Albany by 20 seconds. Also impressing for Pine City was Ashli Webster (21:42.1), who had her best race of the season by a whole

minute. Webster looked really strong throughout the race and placed 18th. Grace Grubbs (22:35.6) and Lily Wilson (22:36.1) had great races and finished next to each other in 29th and 30th place. Alexis Thieman (22:48.3) placed 35th and had a tremendous race after not running at Pierz due to sickness and dropping out of the Mega Meet due to heat. Marin Foss (23:31.3) and Kaylee Prihoda (23:45.2) rounded out the Dragons varsity squad, placing 46th and 49th. In all, the girls finished with 108 points, 56 points behind first place Mora. Zimmerman was second with 76, Princeton third with 83, and Albany fourth with 86. “This was by far the best race the girls have had this season,” added Clementson. The boys were also impressive, tallying 136 points despite being without their third-fastest runner. Mora won with 58 points, followed by Big Lake with 61, and St. Cloud Cathedral third with 80 points. Tommy Ryan was again Pine City’s top finisher. Ryan earned a fourth place finish in a personal best time of 17:18.9. Nate Webster was close behind in ninth in a personal best time of 17:32.7. With those times, Ryan and Webster moved up the list to the 15th and 20th fastest 5K runners in

school history. Jake Adams (18:43.0) had one of the biggest improvements on the day, running his fastest time of the season by over a minute, placing him 35th. TJ Rank (18:54.0) and Noah Miller (19:13.5) had solid races and placed 41st and 47th. Charlie Emmons (19:35.0) ran a personal best and placed 57th, while Derek Clementson (19:54.0) placed 60th. “I was very pleased with how everyone ran,” said Clementson. “It was great to see everyone step up and race well. We were fortunate to have weather and course conditions that helped with better times, but the big improvements also have come from hard work.” Aaleaha Thieman (24:35.8), Allison Cavallin (24:35.9), and Leah Westerman (24:43.9) were the Dragons’ top JV finishers, placing ninth, 10th, and 13th. Remington Steele (19:11.9) ran his best race in two years and was the Dragons’ top JV finisher, placing 19th. Koleman Lind (19:24.5) also had a great performance and finished with a personal best time, placing 25th. Pine City will now head to Duluth on Saturday, Oct. 7 for the infamous Swain meet. The meet slogan is, “One Hill of a Race.” The Dragons will have their last regular season meet on Tuesday, Oct. 10 in Mora.

5K Fall Fun Run in the sun (left) The Pine Area Lions 5K Costume Fall Fun Run participants had a beautiful, sunny autumn day for their annual event held Saturday, Sept. 30 this past weekend.

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Tough Eskomos freeze out feisty Dragons BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

In a narrative that’s becoming all too familiar, the Pine City Dragons football team lost a close game on Friday night. The Dragons, now 1-4, have lost four tight contests over the past month. Despite being competitive once again, the team made some costly mistakes that were too much to overcome against their most talented opponent to date. ESKO 20, PINE CITY 12 The Eskomos are good. Ranked #5 in the state in Class AAA in the most recent poll, this win helped propel them into the top three. Esko’s wide open, quick-strike, spread offense gave the Dragons a lot to contend with. The game looked like it could devolve into a lopsided blowout after the Eskomos scored their first touchdown less than one minute into the action. Fortunately, Pine City stiffened, stuck to their game plan, and made it entertaining at the end. “Close ballgame again,” Dragons head coach Jared Polzine said. “We seem to be on the wrong side of those close games all year. That was a heck of a team we played. Very talented and very physical. We gave them all they could handle. We had a great game plan in place and we executed it. We made some changes and adjustments throughout the game as well. I told the boys I was very proud of them. Fighting and scratching down to the last second, and you never gave up. Nobody can doubt their effort and how hard they worked.” Down 7-0 right away, the Dragons responded with a long drive that took more than nine minutes off of the clock. Pine City would miss out on a golden opportunity though, as they reached their opponent’s two yard line but came away with no points. On second and goal from the Esko two, Pine City suffered a huge false start penalty, followed by a broken play where the quarterback and running back weren’t on the same page. Two plays later, the Dragons would turn it over on downs, still scoreless despite an impressive opening drive. “I think the hardest thing for us is that it’s not like we don’t come prepared,” said Polzine.

“We gave up a quick touchdown. I just told the guys after that play, hey we’re alright, we need to respond, and we did. It was frustrating though; we got to the two. We had a sophomore starting on the O-line, he just got excited and jumped. Then I think our quarterback turned the wrong way and goofed up the play there. It was a nice drive, and helped with time of possession. We don’t have someone who can just go catch the ball and take it and run for 60 yards. It’s hard to always string together these 10 and 12 play drives, but that’s what we have to do.” The Dragons defense stiffened after the offense gave it back to Esko. Pine City forced a quick punt, and would score early in the second quarter on a one-yard touchdown plunge by senior Jake Lunceford to make the score 7-6. It was an on again, off again night for Lunceford, who would go long stretches without touching the ball. At times, he looked like he was lacking his normal juice. Lunceford finished with 11 carries for 32 yards, and also scored a second touchdown in the fourth quarter on a screen pass. The focal point of the offense was the running of quarterback Nick Hansmann, who showed tremendous toughness as he repeatedly plunged into a stout defensive front. Hansmann was beat up throughout, but toted

the rock 20 times for 37 yards. Junior Quentin Miklya was Pine City’s most effective runner on the night, turning 10 carries into 63 yards. “We were kind of taking what they were giving,” Polzine said of his offense. “We had some luck with Q on the outside, but most of it in the middle was just three or four yards. We were missing some line guys too. We’re starting sophomores all over the place. You’re facing a team that started 10 out of 11 seniors on offense. Great effort, great intensity the entire game. That’s how we want to approach it; we don’t give up. We talk in meetings about life, and not just football, and I hope we can take life lessons from this. My big thing is effort. I challenged them after the Aitkin game; I didn’t think that was our best effort. But since then, we’ve responded, that was great effort against Esko.” The Eskomos would build a 20-6 lead at halftime but did not score in the second half. The Dragons dominated time of possession with long drives, converting six of seven fourth down attempts, and had a whopping 69 offensive plays compared to 45 for Esko. The Dragons nearly equaled the Eskomos in total yardage, 279-271, in a game that was a lot closer than many thought it would be; Pine City lost a one-possession game to a team that is ranked in

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Homecoming Matchup: Mora Mustangs (3-1) at Pine City Dragons (1-4) Date/Time: Friday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. in Pine City Game preview: These two teams know each other well, having played each other four times in the past three seasons. Mora comes in ranked as the #15 team in the state and with the eye-popping senior Noah Foster playing at a high level. Last week, Foster housed a 95-yard kick return for a touchdown while also scoring on an Odell Beckham-esque, one-handed catch and run for another 60-yard score. The Mustangs have a new head coach this season as Troy Erickson has taken the reins from Brian Cook, but Erickson has been around the program for years serving as the defensive coordinator. The previous regime’s offensive coordinator remained with the program. Pine City will have their hands full. History: Mora won the last three meetings by a combined score of 113-25, and has a 5-0 record against Pine City dating back to 2012 when the two teams resumed a previous rivalry. None of the games have been particularly close, although last season’s 31-13 meeting in the playoffs was closer than the score would suggest with the Mustangs needing a couple of long passes to break the game open in the second half. Quote from the coach: “Mora is always a very physical, feisty team,” Dragons Head Coach Jared Polzine said. “They had a little hiccup against Eveleth in a rain-soaked match that may have hampered their offense, but it’s another very talented opponent coming to town for homecoming. We’re looking forward to a big crowd and lots of people coming back to see us play. We are here to win the ballgame and make homecoming special. We’re not into moral victories. We’re going to play hard and we’ll have a good game plan to put ourselves in a position to win the ballgame.”

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the top-three in the state. The Dragons even had the ball, down eight, with under a minute to play and put a scare in Esko’s homecoming crowd. Pine City was on their own four with no timeouts, and called a double pass that netted a long gain into Esko territory. Hansmann tossed a backward pass to sophomore Konnor Jusczak in the endzone, and Jusczak heaved a spiral deep down the field to a streaking Brandon Haskovec. The play worked for a 53 yard gain, and put the Dragons in business. Unfortunately, a few plays later the Dragons threw an interception and the rally came to an end. “It’s difficult,” Polzine said of losing another close game. “But I told them we were in this boat before. I wouldn’t want to play us. You look at our record and it’s deceiving. You look around at the scores on Friday nights and so many games are blowouts, but our games are always close. We said on our poster, ‘Make them remember the night they played the Dragons,’ and I guarantee you Esko is still feeling it; we just didn’t get the win. We just keep reminding the kids to keep working and we’re going to come out on the right side.” The Dragons will hope for exactly that on Friday night for homecoming when the Mora Mustangs come to town.

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the beach. “I didn’t even know him, hardly,” Margery said. “I had danced with him the weekend before at Pine Camp.” But on that particular summer day, Bayliss had worked up the courage to ask out the local doctor’s daughter. “He’d had three Glueck’s Stite,” Margery said, laughing. “Really, really strong beer. And I was a lifeguard at the beach. And he came down and asked me out. And it worked. That Stite beer worked.” It didn’t take long for the two of them to fall for each other. “About 20 minutes,” Margery said. They dated for four years while Margery studied at Carlton College. Bayliss was working and earning money in the meantime. But once they were married in 1950, Margery suggested a new career path for her new husband. “I sat on Bayliss’s lap one day – he had gone bowling with some friends – and I said, ‘You had such a good time bowling. Why don’t you go to the ‘U’ and then you could be in a fraternity and be in the pharmacy program?’ So he did. And he did join the fraternity, and we had a lot of fun. I went to all their parties.” Bayliss graduated in 1955. and the couple came back to Pine City for four years before purchasing a pharmacy in St. Cloud. It was in St. Cloud that they raised their four children: Margret, Peter, Mary Clare and Elisabeth. However, after running a number of successful businesses in St. Cloud for many years, they decided to sell the whole lot, move back to Pine City, and retire. “When we moved [to St. Cloud] it was 35,000 people, and when we left it was like 65,000,” she said. “And besides, this is Pine City. Everybody is nice here. Nice people. Haven’t you noticed? There are hardly any that are mean. They’re just ... kind. Other cities – big cities – aren’t like this.” Once she was back, former Pine City Librarian Christy Koch asked her to be on the library board. She was soon running the sales of used books, and she started to help with fundraising as well. It was a

‘Everybody is nice here. Nice people. Haven’t you noticed? There are hardly any that are mean. They’re just ... kind. ’ Margery Stratte Swanson

Second half property taxes due

Pine County Auditor-Treasurer Cathy J. Clemmer reminds taxpayers that the second half property taxes are due by Oct. 16, and must be postmarked by Oct. 16 to avoid penalty. This does not include properties classified as agricultural – check tax statements for the classification. Checks should be made payable to Pine County, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 230, Pine City, MN 55063. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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bit like carrying on a family tradition for Margery. “My mother was on the library board for a jillion years,” Margery said. “She had Alzheimers, but they never did kick her off.” Margery became more involved in the community – displaying her weaving at First National Bank, joining the Pine City Arts Council, organizing a home tour in Pine City, working with the Pine City Healthy Community Program, serving on the East Central Minnesota Arts Council, volunteering with Trinity Episcopal Church in Hinckley, and helping to create the Pine City Area Historical Society. Even after the death of Bayliss in 2015, Margery continues to take on new projects. She said she has enjoyed volunteering and working to make the community a better place. “Everything is fun,” she said. “But if somebody irritates me, though, that’s when I quit. At my age I’m not going to do stuff I don’t want to do. I’m through with that.” And now, she is closing the circle on another family tradition. Her father, Alf Stratte, was the first recipient of the Outstanding Citizen Award when it was founded in 1974. Though Margery said she doesn’t feel like she deserves the honor, she is grateful. “Thank you, really,” Margery said. “This is more than I ever expected in my whole life. And it’s sure fun.” Margery Stratte Swanson will be honored at the Outstanding Citizen of the Year reception at the North West Company Fur Post on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 3 p.m.

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At 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 3, the Pine County Sheriff’s Office responded to a theft complaint at the Sandstone Post Office. The large blue mailbox outside the building had been pried open and the contents taken. The Post Office empties the mailbox at 3 p.m. daily. Those who deposited mail after 3 p.m. on Monday afternoon need to know that their mail was stolen and not delivered. The city bill pay boxes at the Sandstone public library were found to have been broken into as well. Residents who may have deposited their payments into those boxes should check to ensure their payment was received and not stolen. Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to contact the Pine County Sheriff’s Office at 320-629-8380.

Nelson joins Rocky’s H20 Softeners

Rocky’s H20 Softeners has welcomed Water Consultant Bruce Nelson to their work staff. Rocky Bodell and Bruce Nelson bring over 50 years of water equipment sales experience and repair service to the Pine City area.

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U.S. Sen. Al Franken’s (D-Minn.) office is now accepting applications from young Minnesotans interested in attending one of the nation’s four service academies, including the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. In order to attend a service academy, candidates must be nominated by a member of Congress, or other applicable nominating source. View specific requirements and download an application at http://www.franken. senate.gov/?p=service_academy. To be considered for a nomination, send a completed application with all required materials to Sen. Al Franken, Attn. Nominations Coordinator, 60 Plato Boulevard East, Suite 220, St. Paul, MN 55107 or by email to serviceacademies@ franken.senate.gov. Applications are due by 5 pm on Friday, Oct. 27.

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Pine City man arrested in sting operation

The Pioneer Press reports that a Pine City man is one of seven Minnesota men accused of trying to hire underage girls for sex at a St. Paul hotel, where undercover police officers arrested them. The defendants include: Dennis John Fix, 46, of Pine City; Deangelo Jermaine Verdell, 33, of South St. Paul; Kevin Allen Frahm, 49, of Hutchinson; Joshua Duane Kiecker, 36, of Independence; Mahmood Elmooin Abdalla, 37, of St. Paul; Noor Mohamud Ahmed, 24, of St. Cloud and Aaron Thomas Bealka, 20, of Maplewood. Each man responded to an online ad and were told in text conversations with the undercover officer that the girl they planned to meet was actually 15 years old. They were arrested after they showed up at the hotel, authorities said.

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The ECM Post Review reports that Jon Michael Hughes, 57, of Pine City, pled guilty to fourth degree criminal sexual conduct June 5 and was sentenced Aug. 22. Hughes is a former teacher in the Rush City School District. Hughes pled guilty to engaging in sexual penetration with a person between 16 and 18 years of age, while being at least 48 months older than the victim and holding a position of authority over the victim. A Chisago County investigator found that at the time Hughes retired from teaching, he had signed a formal legal acknowledgment that he had engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a female student from 1987-1989, and said he agreed to the revocation of his license and said he would never again apply for a reinstatement of his teaching license. The Post Review reported that Chisago County Attorney Janet Reiter informed them that Hughes was placed on probation for five years and received a stay of adjudication, meaning successful completion of probation will result in the sentence being reduced to a misdemeanor.

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Barnes Braxton Jon Barnes was born on Sept. 6, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed ﬁve pounds, 15 ounces and was 18 inches long. His parents are Derrick Barnes and Nikita Davis of Mora. Braxton is welcomed by grandparents Galen and Vicki Marks of Hinckley, Bill Davis and Theressa Larson of Pine City, Candace Barnes of Mora.

Friends and family are invited to help celebrate Joy and Ed Pangerl’s 40th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 7, 4-8 p.m., at the Pine County Event Center, 707 1st Ave. NW, Pine City, MN 55063. No gifts please. Your presence is our present.

PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Sept 25 - Oct Sept. Oct. 1 Theft, burglary, vandalism Sept. 25, 12:41 p.m., report of vehicle theft/attempt, Forest Blvd., Rock Creek west. Sept. 25, 3:39 p.m., report of property damage, Main St./ Johnson Ave., Pine City south. Sept. 25, 4:10 p.m., report of vehicle theft/attempt, Crystal Dr., Pokegama Twp. west. Sept. 26, 5:51 p.m., report of theft, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. Sept. 27, 10:21 a.m., report of fraud, 8th St., Pine City south. Sept. 27, 1:25 p.m., report of theft, Meadow Creek Ln., Pokegama Twp. east. Sept. 27, 4:03 p.m., report of fraud, Maple Grove Rd., Pine City Twp. east. Sept. 27, 5:36 p.m., report of vehicle theft/attempt, 4th St., Pine City south. Sept. 28, 12:16 p.m., report of shoplifter, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. Sept. 28, 2:21 p.m., report of theft, 4th St., Pine City south. Sept. 28, 4:35 p.m., report of theft, Clark Ave., Pine City south. Sept. 29, 1:54 p.m., report of damage to property, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. Sept. 29, 7:58 p.m., report of property damage/hit and run, Main St., Pine City south. Sept. 30, 8:09 a.m., report of property damage w/animal, Hawk Ridge Rd./Brook Park Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Sept. 30, 9:55 a.m., report of vehicle prowl/entry, Johnson Ave., Pine City south. Oct. 1, 6:00 p.m., report of driveoffs, 13th St., Pine City south. Oct. 1, 6:38 p.m., report of vehicle exterior damage, 12th St., Pine City north.

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Sept. 25, 11:45 a.m., report of assault, Red Oak Rd./Clint Rd., Royalton Twp. Sept. 26, 2:45 p.m., report of animal disturbance, 5th Ave., Pine City south. Sept. 27, 9:08 a.m., report of animal disturbance, Homestead Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Sept. 28, 4:27 a.m., report of sounds of shots, Main St., Henriette. Sept. 28, 12:20 p.m., report of trespass, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. Sept. 28, 5:01 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 10th St.,

Pine City north. Sept. 29, 4:56 p.m., report of unwanted person, Hillside Ave., Pine City south. Sept. 29, 5:37 p.m., report of drunk, Main St./7th Ave., Pine City south. Sept. 30, 11:09 a.m., report of loud music, Henriette Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Sept. 30, 1:34 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 5th St., Pine City south. Sept. 30, 8:40 p.m., report of unwanted person, 2nd Ave., Pine City south. Oct. 1, 12:14 a.m., report of disturbance, Lakeview Shore Dr., Pokegama Twp. west. Oct. 1, 5:00 p.m., report of customer trouble, Meadow Creek Ln., Pokegama Twp. east.

Fires and accidents Sept. 25, 3:17 a.m., report of vehicle in ditch, I-35, Pokegama Twp. east. Sept. 25, 4:45 p.m., report of vehicle in ditch, Brunswick Rd., Royalton Twp. Sept. 28, 3:56 p.m., report of vehicle in ditch, Hillside Ave., Pine City Twp. west. Oct. 1, 11:21 p.m., report of structure ﬁre, Pokegama Lake Rd., Royalton Twp.

Jail roster Sept. 25, Raphael Roger Henderson, awaiting trial/ court, remand-bail, domestic abuseviolate order for pr... Sept. 25, David Alan Shabaiash, probation violation, remand-hold, drugs- 3rd degree- possess 3 gram... Sept. 25, Kelly Ann Tode, under sentence, fraud- ﬁnancial trans card fraud- $5... Sept. 25, Marcus Eugene Warren, warrant, remand-hold, stolen property- receive- other property- $250... drugs5th degree- possess schedu... hold for other agency, thefttake/use/transfer movable pro... Sept. 25, Victor Lee Bowen, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, domestic abuse no contact order, assault- 5th degree- 2 offenses- same vic w/... domestic assault- Fe... Released Sept. 27. Sept. 25, Andrew John Lupo, Pine County warrant, remand-hold, no days- sent com, theft- $500 or less- M... Released Sept. 27. Sept. 25, Jeffrey Lynn Doyle, warrant, Pine County warrant, domestic abuse-violate order

fo...; under sentence, domestic assault- misdemeanorcomm... Released Sept. 26. Sept. 25, Walter Eugene Oconnor, Pine County warrant, traffic- open bottle- possess, regulation- driver must... driving after suspension; govtfalse name or DOB- ﬁctitious, under sentence, false name to police officer. Released Sept. 26. Sept. 25, Harry Jan West, book and release, summons, domestic abuseviolate order for... assault- domestic assault- misd. Released Sept. 25. Sept. 26, Brandon Scott Loken, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, stolen propertyposs- other property- $501$2...; burglary- 3rd degreenon resforced- day; check forgery- make or alter a check. Sept. 26, Jesse Kenneth Rosa, warrant, under sentence, drugs- 5th degreeposs/ procure/control su... burglary- 2nd degree- govt- religious- his...; remand- RPR, theftalter/possess/sell/ buy- property...; Pine County warrant, vehicle- theft- $1001 or greater- F... Sept. 26, Julian Jeffery Adelman, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable cause, burglary- 2nd degree- resforced-day; drugs- 5th degreeposs/procure/control; stolen propertyposs- other property- $501... Released Sept. 29. Sept. 26, Eric Richard Peterson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DUI2nd degree- GM. Released Sept. 28. Sept. 26, Sarah Beth Ziwicki, hold for other agency, drugs5th degreeposs/procure/ control... Released Sept. 27. Sept. 26, Jedediah Stephen Gill, book and release, summons, check forgery- make or alter a che... Released Sept. 26. Sept. 26, Joseph Claus Sweep, book and release, summons, overwork/mistreat animalstorture, equines- proper hoof car- MS... Released Sept. 26. Sept. 27, Samantha Marie Zelinski, warrant, hold for other agency, stolen property- possunknown property- $250... trespassingbusiness...; trafficinsurance- uninsured vehicle, driving after revocation; drugs- 5th degreeposs...; theft- by swindle or trick- $501 to...; remand-bail, fraud- ﬁnancial trans card fraud-$5...; remand- RPR,

theft- $500 or less-M... Sept. 27, Joshua Jon Mugge, warrant, Pine County writ, possess ammo/any ﬁrearmconvic...; drugs- aggravated controlled sub... Released Sept. 29. Sept. 27, Jennifer Marie Swanson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-RPR, drugs- 5th degreeposs... Released Sept. 29. Sept. 27, Jeffrey Loren Davis, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, assault- 5th degree- 2/more prev convi... Released Sept. 28. Sept. 27, Brett Duane Leger, hold for other agency, drugs5th degreeprocure/possess... Released Sept. 28. Sept. 27, Drew Timothy Nelson, warrant, Pine County writ, drugs- 5th degreeposs/ procure/control... Released Sept. 28. Sept. 27, Vergie Lachuna Kitchen, hold for other agency, traffic- driving after revocation. Released Sept. 27. Sept. 28, James Jerald Bixby, warrant, hold for other agency, burglary- 3rd degreenon res- no force- unknown...; under sentence, drugs- 5th degreeposs/procure/control su...; probable cause, fugitive from justice from other st... Sept. 28, Loren Wade Ledoux, warrant, under sentence, disorderly conduct- disturb an assem... Sept. 28, Brady Allen Maloney, under sentence, drugs5th degreeposs/procure/ control su... Sept. 28, Jordan James Odegard, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degreeposs/procure/control su... Sept. 28, Bryan Lee Kestner, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, assault- domestic assault- misd.; remand-bail, probable cause, drugs- 5th degreeposs... Released Oct. 1. Sept. 28, Alan Todd Grant, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, thefttake/drive motor vehicle- no... Released Sept. 29. Sept. 28, James Ernest Martin, Pine County warrant, no days - sent com, theft- $500 or less- M... Released Sept. 29. Sept. 28, Christopher Paul Sanvig, Pine County warrant, under sentence, traffic- driver’s licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released Sept. 29. Sept. 28, Cherie Lynne Trinka,

hold for other agency, probation violation-Fe... Released Sept. 29. Sept. 28, Kenneth James Soens, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, domestic abuseviolate order for... no contact order; burglary- 3rd degreenon res- no force- unkno... Released Sept. 28. Sept. 29, Nathan Michael Collins, under sentence, trafficDUI- 2nd degree- GM. Sept. 29, Jason Christopher Edworthy, Pine County warrant, burglary- 3rd degreeenters bldg- intent steal. Sept. 29, Kevin James Lorusso, under sentence, trafficDUI- 3rd degree- refusal to submit to...; domestic abuseviolate order for pr... Sept. 29, Dylan Michael Richter, under sentence, drugs5th degreeposs/procure/ control su...; traffic- DUI- 4th degree- schedule 1 or 2... Sept. 29, Cheryl Lynn Tainter, hold for other agency, trafficinsurance- no proof. Sept. 29, Ben Tyler Zebrasky, under sentence, obscenityposs porn- comp disk/elect... Sept. 29, Shawn Thomas Zeimet, under sentence, trafﬁc- DUI- 3rd degree. Sept. 29, Tyrone Kristofer Tauzell, hold for other agency, traffic- DWI- 4th degree drive while impaired, domestic abuseviolate order fo... Released Sept. 29. Sept. 30, Nicholas Timothy Bassett, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, weapon- poss- dangerous weapon- neg stora... school pr... possess switchblade/metal kn...; drugs- 5th degreeposs/ procure/control su...; stolen propertyposs- other property- $501-$2...; carry/possess pistol- permit holde... Sept. 30, Scott James Compton, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degreeposs...; traffic- DUI4th degree- cont subst... Sept. 30, Anthony Valon Graham, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degreeposs/procure/control su... Sept. 30, Michael David Hedtke, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- driving after revocation; drugs- possess over 1.4 grams marijuana. Sept. 30, Misty Lynn Helm, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- poss/sale hypo syringe/needle, hold for other agency, drugs- possession of drug paraphernalia, 5th degreeposs... fugitive from

justice from other st... Sept. 30, Angela Victoria Johnson, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, drugs5th degreeposs... Sept. 30, Ronald James Johnson, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, trafficDWI- 4th degree drive while impaired; drugs- 5th degreeprocure/poss/control by... 3rd degreeposs... Sept. 30, Michael Shane Mooney, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degreeposs/procure/control su... govt- smuggle- contraband into prison, obstruct legal process- force...; weapon- reckless use- dangerous weapon... Sept. 30, Gary Ronald Roberts, Pine County warrant, trespassingbusiness, disturb- disorderly conduct. Sept. 30, Shawn Lee Boots, book and release, probable cause, traffic- driver’s licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released Sept. 30. Sept. 30, John Matthew Kelly, under sentence, probable cause, drivers’ licenses- driving restr... traffic- DWI- 4th degree drive while impaired, DUI- 3rd degree- refusal to submit... Released Sept. 30. Oct. 1, Frankie Joel Bildeau, hold for other agency, probable cause, fugitive from justice from other st... Oct. 1, Lawrence Eben Bildeau, hold for other agency, probable cause, fugitive from justice from other st... Oct. 1, Amy Lynn Friederichs, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assault- domestic assault- GM, 5th degree- commits- attempts or thre... Oct. 1, Breanna Rae Larsen, warrant, Pine County warrant, assault- 5th degree- 2/more prev convict in 3...; hold for other agency, stolen propertyposs- other property- $501 to... Oct. 1, Joseph Donald Peacock, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 1st degree- mfg... possess ammon/ any ﬁrearm- convict... Oct. 1, Destiny Renee Thompson, hold for other agency, robbery- simple; probable cause, drugs- 5th degreeposs...; govtfalse name to police officer...

There have been 1,904 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2017.

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Louise Hornung Louise (Schneider) Horn nung, age 87 of Pine City, f formerly of St. Paul, was at h home with family members w when she peacefully passed a away to go home to be with t Lord on Sept. 26. the Louise is survived by child dren Bill (Connie) Pluta, C Catherine Wheaton, Mary Jo P Pluta, Irene (Brian) Bjerke, R Rich (Melissa) Hornung; seve grandkids; 12 great-granden k kids; and many other family and friends. Louise is preceded in death by husband Richard, son Andrew Pluta, brothers Louis and Richard Schneider; parents Louis and Cecelia Schneider. Services will be Oct. 7 at Living Hope Christian Center, 11914 Fairway Rd. SW, Pine City, at 10 a.m., and Oct. 12 at the Cremation Society of Minnesota at 1979 Old Hudson Rd., St. Paul at 10 a.m., with burial at Fort Snelling after the service.

Linda Larson Linda was born on Nov. 1 1952, to Sam and Barb 18, G Giddings in Minneapolis. S She graduated from Anok High School in 1970 and ka l later earned a certificate for w welding at Pine Technical C College in 1980. Linda had four children in h first marriage and was her a always busy on their hobby f farm in Cambridge, Minn nesota. She loved animals and had many, including dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, geese, goats, horses, and an arctic fox at one time. No animal was turned away, so when her kids wanted to bring in salamanders, turtles, mice, hamsters, parakeets or fish, she helped them do that. She was a stay at home mom until all her children were in school and was very active in 4-H with them. She had several jobs but eventually started working at Hoffman/Pentair

and worked there for 31 years. Linda married Jerry Larson in 1988. They began their adventures together on horses, going for many trail rides together. After she began her battle with breast cancer in 1999 they then began 4-wheeling, motorcycling, and collecting/showing their “Old Reds” tractors as it was easier for her. Together they went on many road trips across the United States and Canada in search for these tractors. Linda took great pride in her flower gardens, spending countless hours tending to them. She loved to bake and share her delicious treats with family and friends. She loved feeding and watching the birds but had a special fondness for the cardinals. After many years of fighting courageously, Linda passed away at her home peacefully on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, with Jerry and her family by her side, at the age of 64. One of her final wishes was to get a last ride on her Harley. Jerry will be taking her on that last ride to the cemetery. Linda is survived by her husband Jerry Larson of Rush City; her children Jennifer (Scott) Wolf of Rush City, Shawn (Brad) Johnson of Cambridge, Justin (Karina) Heath of Braham and Shannah (Jake) Jones of Ogilvie; grandchildren Jordon (Shane) Stromberg, Joshua Johnson, Braxton, Benjamin and Broderick Wolf, Josey and Jacey Jones, Maiah and Makenna Heath; great-grandchildren Leon, Landry and Asher Stromberg; siblings Sue (Jim) Ploog, Wayne (Sherri) Giddings, Chuck (Tina) Giddings, Kelly (Dan) Moore; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Sam and Barbara Giddings; mother-in-law and father-in-law Florence and Charles Larson. A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Linda’s life was held Tuesday, Oct. 3 at the Olson Funeral Chapel in Rush City. A private family interment will take place at the West Oak Grove Cemetery in St. Francis. Together we will ride again on Heaven’s roads on horses, Harleys and Old Reds.

Helen M. Gruhlke Helen Gruhlke formerl of West St. Paul, passed ly a away Monday, Sept. 25, 2 2017, at Northern Pines Ass sisted Living in Pine City a the age of 80. at Helen Marie Gruhlke w born March 23, 1937, to was D David and Helen (Murphy) M Meyer in St. Paul. In 1955, H Helen graduated from W West St. Paul High School. She was employed for many years for the Burlington Northern Railroad as a computer operator. A favorite hobby was creating/painting ceramics; she also enjoyed camping and spending time with family. After retirement, Helen traveled to Arizona and later moved to Florida. It was in the warm Florida climate where she made her home that she was the happiest. Helen is survived by her children: Steven Gruhlke of Bloomer, Wisconsin, William (Rochelle) Gruhlke of Rock Creek and Elizabeth (Joel) Kalsbeck of Menomonie, Wisconsin; grandchildren: Chrystal, Jake, Cole, Michael, Travis, Carrie, Rachel and William; great-grandchildren: Sam, Scarlett, Isla, Ava, Harper, Zoey, Kylie, Ethan, Eliana, Carlee, Allison, Mike and Nathan; sister Judy Huelsman of Indialantic, Florida; many other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents David and Helen Meyer, son Kenneth and brother Jim Meyer. Graveside services and burial for Helen are at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, at Riverview Cemetery in St. Paul. Following the burial a time for family and friends to gather will be held from 1-4 p.m. at Swanson Funeral Chapel, Pine City. Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Helen Gruhlke are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel; www.FuneralAndCremationService.com.

Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Linda Larson are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service of Rush City – Olson Chapel; www.FuneralAndCremationService.com.

WORSHIP GUIDE

Church of Christ

Grasston Baptist Church

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

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

Hands for Pine City

Dale Evangelical Free Church

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

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

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

Henriette Community Church

Grace Baptist Church

Hinckley Seventh Day Adventist

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

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

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

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

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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2018 CITY OF PINE CITY SUMMARY BUDGET DATA The purpose of this report is to provide summary 2018 budget information concerning the City of Pine City to interested citizens. The budget is published in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Section 471.6965. This budget data in a summary document only. The complete budget may be examined at City Hall or on the City's Website at www.pinecitygov.com.

GENERAL FUND 2017 Budget Revenues Taxes Special Assessments Licenses and Permits Grants from County and Other Local Governments Intergovernmental Revenues Refunds and reimbursements Charges for Services Fines and Forfeitures Miscellaneous Revenue Interest Earnings Transfer in Total Revenues

741,107 600 48,436 51,000 575,631 21,205 298,316 7,000 14,700 4,000 125,000 1,886,995

493,934 659,089 472,629 182,679 16,400 1,824,732

62,262

Expenditures General Government Public Safety Public Works Culture and Recreation Transfers to Other Funds Total Expenditures Net revenues over expenditures

2018 Budget

703,775 714 59,807 81,539 614,354 32,098 315,519 6,293 1,680 4,110 135,000 1,954,889

511,136 726,113 518,885 178,755 20,000 1,954,889 -

ENTERPRISE FUNDS 2017 Budget 2018 Budget Water & Sewer Wager & Sewer Operating Revenues Charges for Services Other Revenue Total Operating Revenues

$ $

Operating Expenses Operations and maintenance Depreciation Cost of Sales Other Expenses Total Operating Expenses

Operating Income (Loss) Non-Operating Revenue (Expense) Interest Earnings Interest Expense Transfers in from other funds Transfers out to other funds Total Non-Operating Rev (Expense) Net revenues over expenditures

1,775,800 22,250 1,798,050

$ $

2017 Budget Liquor

1,818,733 24,769 1,843,501

2018 Budget Liquor

1,700,900 3,500 1,704,400

334,641 9,000 1,233,950 1,577,591

339,047 9,200 1,393,019 1,741,266

126,809

183,134

1,920,900 3,500 1,924,400

613,372 315,128 N/A 928,500

635,132 324,582 N/A 959,714

869,550

883,788

23,367 (178,785) (45,931) (201,350)

400 $ (125,000) (124,600)

516 (160,000) (159,484)

682,438

2,209

23,650

18,200 $ (189,106) (111,230) (282,136) 587,414

Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 5, 2017

CITY OF ROCK CREEK Notice is hereby given that the Rock Creek City Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on Monday October 16, 2017 at 7:00PM at the Rock Creek City Center. The purpose of the public hearing is to allow Gerard Abbott to operate North Star Sanitation in

the C-2 Commercial Scenic By-way District, Section 34, Township 38 and Range 21 in Pine County Minnesota. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing and be heard on this matter. Letters are also welcome. The Planning Commission shall hold their regular meeting immediately following the

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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS The City of Pine City will be accepting sealed bids for a Silver Buick Century car the minimum starting bid for the car is $ 150.00. The deadline for submittal is 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 12, 2017. Call Public Works at (320) 629-6474 to arrange for an inspection. Sale As Is -no representations of any warranty, guarantee, title, etc. are made. City employees are allowed to submit a sealed bid. The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 5, 2017

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map of the City of Rock Creek from Rockford Map Publishers. Motion passed all in favor. Hinze motioned seconded by Johnson to approve payment of check #â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 14123 - 14144 and e-transfers totaling $54,329.19. Motion passed all in favor. Hinze moved seconded by Johnson to adjourn the Council meeting at 8:48PM. Motion carried with all ayes. Sandra Pangerl City Clerk Administrator. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 5, 2017

Summary Minutes of the City of Rock Creek September 7, 2017 The Rock Creek City Council meeting was called to order at 7PM by Mayor Saari. Members present: Craig Saari, Joe Babolik, Sam Christenson, Pam Hinze and Dick Johnson. Others present: Nancy Runyan, Ron Hansen Kenny Behrens, Nancy Rys, Scott Lindahl, Todd and Kari Johnson, Scott Mollberg, Don Burger, Loreal Lindstrom, Keith Potter, Rod Stevens, Kathy Koffler, Lisa Opsahl, Dave Bungert, Jim & Nancy Schulz and Jay Abbott. Johnson motioned seconded by Babolik to approve the August 1, 2017 minutes as sent. Motion passed all ayes. Johnson moved seconded by Christenson to set the Truth-inTaxation date for Monday, November 27, 2017 at 7PM. Motion carried all ayes. Babolik moved seconded by

Johnson to approve the Resolution Leasing the Rock Creek City Center to the Pine Area Lions for the purpose of having Turkey Bingo. Motion carried all ayes. Babolik motioned seconded by Hinze to make no changes to the Fee Schedule for the City of Rock Creek. Motion carried all ayes. Hinze motioned seconded by Babolik make no changes to the wages leave them as is. Motion carried all ayes. Johnson moved seconded by Christenson to approve the Proposed Tax Levy Collectible in 2018 and to approve the Proposed Budget Summary. Motion carried all ayes. Christenson motioned seconded by Babolik to approve Interim Use Permit, IUP-17-001 allowing Chad Latvaaho & Scott Lindahl of Auto Approve, LLC to sell vehicles. Motion carried all ayes. Babolik motioned seconded by Hinze to approve Minor Subdivision #MSD-17-001 for Todd & Kari Johnson with the updated legal description and the understanding that the remaining 29.74 acres can no longer be split unless by a Planned Unit Development. Motion carried all ayes. Johnson motioned seconded by Hinze to approve the amendments (Housekeeping) to Ordinance #60 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Zoning Ordinance. Motion carried all ayes. Babolik motioned seconded by Hinze to approve the Site Plan Guide and Site Plan Application. Motion carried all ayes. Christenson motioned seconded by Hinze to purchase a digital pdf file

SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING Regular Meeting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tuesday, September 5, 2017 - 10:00 a.m. Pine County History Museum 6333 H C Andersen Alle, Askov, Minnesota Chair Ludwig called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Present were Commissioners Steve Hallan, Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee and John Mikrot, Jr. Also present were County Attorney Reese Frederickson and Acting County Administrative Health & Human Services Director Rebecca Foss. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Chair Ludwig called for public comment. Hinckley resident Larry McGuinn commented on policing concerns. Commissioner Chaffee moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Hallan moved to approve the Minutes of the August 15, 2017 county board meeting and Summary for publication. Second by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Mohr moved to approve the Minutes of the August 16, 2017 Special Meeting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Committee of the Whole (Budget). Second by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Chaffee moved to approve the Minutes of the August 22, 2017 Special Meeting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Committee of the Whole (Environmental Update and Extension Budget Presentation). Second by Commissioner Hallan. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Mikrot moved to approve the Minutes of the August 24, 2017 Special Meeting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Committee of the Whole (Budget). Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Hallan moved to approve the Minutes of the August 29, 2017 Special Meeting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Committee of the Whole (Casino Tour). Second by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 5-0. Minutes of Boards, Reports and Correspondence East Central Regional Library Board Minutes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 12, 2017 Pine County Planning Commission Minutes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; April 20, 2017 Pine County Land Surveyor Monthly Report â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 2017 Pine County Chemical Health Coalition Minutes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 14, 2017 Commissioner Chaffee moved to acknowledge the Boards, Reports and Correspondence. Second by Commissioner Hallan. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Mikrot moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0. Disbursements Journal Report August 1, 2017 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 31, 2017. Approve the Application for Abatement for Bradley and Karen Ammann, 26246 Greenbriar Road, Pine City.

Approve Resolution 2017-54 for the repurchase of tax forfeited land in full for Shannon and Paula Pakonen. Approve the lateral transfers of Adriane Wimmer and Haeley Braden, from Child Protection Case Managers to Child Protection Investigators, effective September 6, 2017 (no change in pay). Approve the hiring of Martine Root as a Child Protection Case Manager, effective September 6, 2017, $21.36 per hour (grade 10). Approve the hiring of part-time Correction Officers Kayla Wolf, Sarah Robbins and Madison Carlson, effective September 6, 2017, $18.22 per hour, contingent upon successful completion of background checks and physicals. Approve the hiring of part-time Court Security Officers Magen Olsen and Rodney Zacharias, effective September 6, 2017, $17.92 per hour (grade 6), contingent upon successful completion of background checks and physicals. Approve the promotion of Joy Hix from Land/Veterans Secretary to Zoning & Environmental Technician Support, effective September 5, 2017, $17.80 per hour, grade 5. Approve County Assessor Kelly Schroeder to attend the Minnesota Association of Assessing Officers (MAAO) Fall Conference. Total cost: $692 plus tax. Approve Social Worker Jan Chaffee, Adult Mental Health Case Manager Rona Duvall and Adult and Disabilities Services Case Aide Lisa Stoffel to attend the 35th Annual St. Louis County Health and Human Services Conference. Total cost: $242 if a county car is used, $380 if a car is not available. Approve LPN Stephanie Larson to attend the North Dakota and Minnesota STD/HIV/TB/Hepatitis Conference. Total cost: $295. Approve Social Worker Bonnie Rediske and Planning and Implementation Grant Coordinator Lynette Forbes-Cardey to attend the 43rd Annual Prevention Sharing Conference. Total cost: $344. Attendance at this conference is mandatory and all costs associated with attendance will be fully reimbursed by the Planning and Implementation Grant. Motion by Commissioner Hallan to submit a letter of support to the Office of Broadband Development of SCI Broadbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposal to expand their broadband network to the Grindstone Lake and fund their application. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Chair Ludwig called a five-minute recess at 10:34 a.m. The board reconvened at 10:40 a.m. as a Committee of the Whole. Committee of the Whole Present: Chair Ludwig, Commissioners Steve Hallan, Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee, and John Mikrot. County Attorney Reese Frederickson, Health & Human Services Director Becky Foss, Land Services Director Kelly Schroeder, County Engineer Mark LeBrun, Probation Director Terry Fawcett, and Sheriff Jeff Nelson. Also present: David Koland

The preliminary budget is out of balance by approximately $1.4 million (with a 0% levy). Discussion was held as to how a 2 to 4 percent increase in the levy would affect private and commercial property owners. The commissioners stated the maximum percentage levy increase they would support. A Special Meeting-Committee of the Whole (Budget) meeting has been scheduled for September 12, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. in the Boardroom, Pine County Courthouse, Pine City, Minnesota. With no further business, Chair Ludwig adjourned the meeting at 11:00 a.m. The next regular meeting of the county board is scheduled for Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Boardroom, Pine County Courthouse, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, Minnesota. Matthew W. Ludwig, Chair Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator Clerk to County Board of Commissioners The full text of the boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Minutes are available at the County Administratorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office and the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website (www.co.pine.mn.us). Copies may also be requested from the administratorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 5, 2017

CITY OF ROCK CREEK Notice is hereby given that the Rock Creek City Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday October 16, 2017 at 7:00PM at the Rock Creek City Center taking comments on a Text Amendment adding Sanitation Services to the C-1 Highway Commercial District and the C-2 Highway Commercial Scenic By-Way as a Conditional or Interim Use. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing and be heard on this matter. Letters are also welcome. The Planning Commission shall hold their regular meeting immediately following the public hearing. Nancy Runyan Deputy Clerk PO Box 229 Rock Creek, MN 55067 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 5, 2017

MINUTES OF PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING SPECIAL MEETING and COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE/ BUDGET COMMITTEE September 12, 2017 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:30 a.m. Pine County Courthouse, Pine City, Minnesota Chair Matt Ludwig called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. Present were Commissioners Steve Hallan, Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee and John Mikrot, Jr. Also present was County Administrator David Minke. The pledge of allegiance was said. There were no additions to the agenda. Commissioners discussed the preliminary 2018 budget and property tax levy. The tax levy could be increased about 5.5% without an increase in the tax capacity rate. The budget includes an increase in out-of-home placement funding of $250,000, $60,000 for level of care requirements and two new positionsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Dispatcher and Social Services Supervisor. Commissioner Hallan left at 12:05 p.m. to attend another meeting. The consensus of the commissioners was to consider a 5.5% increase in the preliminary levy at the regular county board meeting on September 19, 2017. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:55 Matthew W. Ludwig, Chair Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator Clerk to County Board Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 5, 2017

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Storyteller makes Prohibition era come alive BY AMY DOEUN NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Arn Kind is a master storyteller and educator. He is bringing his expertise to the East Central Regional Libraries community read “Ice Out” by Mary Cassanova. Between Sept. 15 and Nov. 15, the seven county library system is offering a variety of programming about the 1920s—the time in which “Ice Out” is set. Prohibition—the amendment that criminalized the manufacture and sale of alcohol—features prominently in the story set in the border town of Rainier, Minnesota. Prohibition is the topic Arn Kind shared with the community at the Mora Public Library on Thursday, Sept. 21. Using a combination of his trademark first person storytelling and slide shows listing historical data, Kind brought an element of the 1920s to life. He entered the room in a black and white pinstriped suit with a fedora perched jauntily on his head and carrying a “guitar case.” When he asked for a place to put his “guitar case” a chuckle ran through the audience. “What’s so funny?” Kind said. “I play a mean guitar—the meanest guitar you have ever seen.” He went on to say that he was a persuader/an enforcer. “My boss is, well you don’t need to know who my boss is. That is on a need to know basis.” The first story he shared was of the St. Valentine’s Day massacre on Feb. 14, 1929. During the massacre seven members

of Bugs Moran’s gang were cut to shreds by machine gun fire. The perpetrators, dressed as police officers, were members of Al Capone’s gang, or at least presumed to be so. The massacre occurred in Chicago and outraged the public who had seen cities in American become war zones. Kind said, “It is called the ‘roaring twenties’ because it was a lawless decade. . . ironically it became lawless because of a law they made.” That law was the 18th amendment, commonly known as Prohibition. The fight to exclude alcohol from American life began over 100 years before the amendment was passed. It had transformed from a moral and religious movement to a political one that was backed by high power industrialists with big money, like Henry Ford and the Rockefellers. “Why would industrialists want to ban alcohol?” Kind asked the audience. “So they could have more industrious workers.” It had been a common practice up to this point for workers to stay home on Monday or at least come in late because they were nursing a hangover. However, it became clear early on that Prohibition would not stop alcohol. Many families already made their own at home. Canada and other nations were more than willing to import alcohol and tourism began to revolve around where the liquor was. Minnesota produced a well known moonshine out of Stearns County called Minnesota

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Storyteller Arn Kind regaled the crowd with stories of moonshine and gangsters from the Prohibition era.

13. There are rumors that this was exported even outside the U.S. “It was one of the safest [booze] and it was just darn good,” Kind said. Safety had become an issue, with some extortionists going so far as watering down denatured alcohol, like rubbing alcohol, which is not safe to drink. As the death count attributed to the effects of Prohibition grew, so did discontent. “The Great Experiment” (as Prohibition was known) failed and was repealed in 1933. AMY DOEUN | THE PIONEER

During Prohibition, moonshiners would distill their own alcohol using homemade stills such as the one shown above.

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Artist shares work in Pine City

Mental Health Forum

PINE CENTER FOR THE ARTS

A native of St. Paul, Todd Clercx has been an artist since childhood. “Painting and/or making art has always been a basic need since childhood. I want to record the emotions of people and places that I know well. Most, if not all, of my work is based off that desire,” Clercx said. “I have a strong relationship with these subjects, and each painting has its own journey that I must be aware of,” he continued. “Knowing when to stop working on a piece is by far the hardest mental wrestling match around. Listening to my gut feelings and trusting my instincts have taken decades to learn and appreciate. I treat my art as I do an important relationship – I don’t cheat on it, I’m honest to it and I love it passionately.” Clercx, a teacher at Roseville Senior High School,

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Tuesday, Oct. 17 5-8 pm Grand Casino, Hinckley guest lives in Wyoming with his family. He draws inspiration from the people and world around him, capturing moments that would likely be forgotten. Clercx’s work “captures moods and emotions by using crude brush strokes as evidence of the creative process and paying close attention to light and shadows. Capturing the essence of a person or place is the goal, and hon-

esty is essential.” The gallery will open on Friday, Oct. 13 at the Pine Center for the Arts. A special ‘Art After Work’ reception will be held from 4-7 p.m. in the gallery space at 265 5th Street SE, Pine City. The public is invited for this free event to drop by for wine and light appetizers and an opportunity to meet the artist.

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Summer Food & Fun participants and organizers celebrate a summer of learning, games and tasty treats. Back row: Jimmie Johnson, Hannah Knickerbocker, Dave Cashman, Julie Samuelson and Leigha Lange. Front row: Logan Harvey, Max Launderville, Gemini Launderville, Nikita Launderville, Lubet Workman, Chance Gilbert, Ryan Betterly, Taya Janwoski, Hunter Harvey, Lena Workman and Lori Cashman.

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During the summer of 2017, Pine City area students in 5th to 12th grades had the opportunity to hang out with adults while learning to cook, grow vegetables, fish and play fitness games in downtown Pine City with a program called Summer Food & Fun. Organizers said the program started slowly but ended up with 17 kids coming on Mondays and Thursdays to make and eat lunch at Zion Lutheran Church in downtown Pine City. The students then enjoyed some fun activities at Robinson Park, the Pine City Community Garden and the city fishing docks. The day ended with them taking home ingredients to practice cooking with. Summer Food & Fun is a 4H club that is open to anyone from 10 – 18 years old who want to learn to cook, eat and enjoy being active with games. Julie Samuelson is the 4H leader, Barb Nordrum is the head chef and Jimmie Johnson pro-

vides the active games. Other adult volunteers were Dave and Lori Cashman, Fred Hanson, Leigha Lange and Heather Knickerbocker. Starting on Thursday, Oct. 12, the Summer Food and Fun group will continue to meet on the second Thursday each month from 3-4:30 p.m. throughout the school year at the High School Family and Consumer Science room. All students ages 10-18 are welcome to take part in the activities. Elementary students can ride the bus to the high school, but all students will need a ride home at 4:30 p.m. Those with questions or seeking more information may call Julie Samuelson at 320-496-3009 or email Hands4PC@ gmail.com. The program was a collaboration of the Pine City School District, Pine County Extension 4H/Master Gardeners and SNAP, Family Pathways, Zion Lutheran Church, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Hands for Pine City Church and a $2,500 grant from Monsanto made it possible.

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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. • 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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Kids spent time gathering the delicious gifts of summer in the Pine City Community Garden as part of the Summer Food & Fun program.

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