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A GRAND MILESTONE: Sophomore Lily Miller scores 1,000th point in basketball opener. P12
Child’s family describes battle with brain cancer STAFF REPORT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM
Alice is a four-year-old girl from Pine County who was recently diagnosed with a very rare type of brain tumor called DIPG. Her story and her family’s journey has been documented by her father, Pastor Joe Reed of Lewis Lake Covenant
Church, through his blog on the Common Slaves website. The Pioneer is posting excerpts from the very first blog entry in hopes that Reed’s words may connect with readers who may, be struggling with something similar. More recent blog posts can be found at https://commonslaves.com/category/joe-reed/.
SEPT. 27, 2017 In various conversations around the dinner table over the last couple of months, my wife [Shelly] and I occasionally discussed the fact that it seemed the “light” had gone out of our little girl’s eyes. This was significant, since Alice’s full-featured
Four-year-old Alice cuddles with little sister Violet after receiving her 25th radiation treatment for brain cancer.
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Ambulance calls up in Pine County BY AILENE CROUP NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM
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Hooray for Holiday Madness! Balmy temperatures on Saturday, Dec. 2 meant maximum merriment at Pine City’s annual Holiday Madness celebration and parade sponsored by the Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce, with the Brook Park Fire Departmen, Hinckley - Pine City Flames Snowmobile Club and Frandsen Bank and Trust named as winning floats.
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Joe Newton, Director of Ambulance Services for Essentia Hospital in Sandstone, gave a report detailing the last two years of Essentia’s operation of the county ambulance service, at the board’s regular November meeting in Pine City. The report shows 3,070 requests for ambulance service in 2016 and 3,341 requests in 2017. In 2016, 74 percent of those transported went to the hospital and in 2017, 78 percent were transported to hospitals. Newton said, “Bottom line, We’re still doing well, still making money.” He said they now have vehicles to send out with supervisors who will evaluate the need for an ambulance for situations such as spinouts. The written report called them quick response vehicles and promoted a more rapid response, support for crews and patients, efficient use of team members, medi-
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cation, advanced equipment, AED and oxygen aboard and they aid in first response. On the list of additional equipment purchase for the ambulances are stair chairs. From 2016 to 2017, Essentia Ambulance has increased full-time staff from 25 to 27 employees. Currently there are three full time paramedic leadership staff, 15 paramedics and 16 emergency medical technicians (EMTs). There is an emergency medical service (EMS) personnel shortage, Newton told the board. They are taking higher paying jobs. To accommodate the shortage, Hinckley ambulance SEE AMBULANCE, PAGE 15
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The Pine County Attorney’s Office reports that a Pine City man with a long record of felony convictions has received a sentence of more than four years in prison for four felony convictions. Nathan Jay Schwarz, 35, of Pine City was sentenced to 50 months in prison on four felony charges in November. The sentence was the maximum amount under the Minnesota Guidelines for these charges. Schwarz has numerous prior felony convictions involving drugs and theft, and a criminal record going back to 2001. The four charges were described as follows: • Felony possession of stolen property. On Jan. 31, 2017, Pine County Sheriff’s Office deputies stopped Schwarz driving a stolen Chevy Suburban in Pine City. The Suburban had been stolen from the Rock Creek Motor Stop the day before. • Third degree burglary: Schwarz stole a 1935 Ford Coupe and a 33-foot Rockwood Camper from a pole building near Pine City sometime between November 2016 and January 2017. Numerous other items were also stolen. The property was later recovered at properties on Beroun Crossing Road and Crooked River Road. The county attorney’s office reports that someone was living in the trailer when it was found. • Fifth degree controlled substance crime:
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On March 2, 2017, a Pine County deputy recognized Schwarz driving a vehicle on Henriette Road. The deputy knew that Schwarz did not have a license. After he was pulled over, law enforcement discovered methamphetamine in the vehicle next to where Schwarz was seated. • Motor vehicle theft: On March 14, 2017, Schwarz was caught on camera stealing a motor vehicle from the Grand Casino Hinckley parking lot. The keys to the vehicle were obtained by Schwarz after he and others stole them from another person at the casino’s hotel. Chief Deputy County Attorney Michelle Skubitz litigated the cases and was able to obtain the maximum under state guidelines. The Pine County Attorney’s office expressed appreciation to the Pine County Sheriff’s Office for putting in the diligent investigation that resulted in these convictions.
A Kerrick homeowner has been treated for minor burns after a fire broke out in his house on Dec. 4. The Pine County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Dec. 4 at 11:50 p.m., Pine County dispatchers received a report of a house fire on Koecher Road in Kerrick. The caller t old dispatchers that the homeowner was out of the house. Fire departments from Kerrick, Bruno and Moose Lake responded, as did Mercy Ambulance. They discovered that the homeowner
had been home when the fire began. He reported waking to loud noise and finding a fire in the home upon opening the bedroom door. The homeowner was able to get out of the house, suffering minor burns to his arms. According to the Pine County Sheriff’s Office, the exact cause of the fire is unclear at this time. The Red Cross was notified, and volunteers responded to assist the homeowner in finding a place to stay and other needs. BE FIRE AWARE The Red Cross reports that someone in this country dies in a fire sev-
en times a day. The organization has launched a nationwide campaign to reduce the number of home fire deaths and injuries by 25 percent over the next five years. As part of the campaign the Red Cross is joining fire departments and community groups nationwide to install smoke alarms in communities with high numbers of fires. The Red Cross also is asking every household in America to take the two simple steps that can save lives: checking their existing smoke alarms and practicing fire drills at home. For more Red Cross fire safety and prepared-
ness information, visit redcross.org/homefires. Download the Red Cross First Aid App at redcross.org/apps to get access to life-saving information on what to do for common, everyday first aid emergencies including burns. By empowering local volunteers, the American Red Cross is able to fulfill its mission to prevent and alleviate suffering in the face of emergencies. Those interested in becoming a Red Cross volunteer are invited to visit redcross. org/mn.
New judge will be chambered in Pine City PRESS RELEASE
The Commission on Judicial Selection is recommending four candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill two vacancies in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. These vacancies are created upon the retirements of the Honorable B. William Ekstrum and the Honorable Sharon L. Hall. The seat previously held by Ekstrum will be chambered in Anoka, and the seat previously held by Hall will be chambered at Pine City in Pine County. • Suzanne Brown is an Assistant County Attorney in the adult felony division of the Scott County Attorney’s Office. Previously, she was an associate attorney at Colich and Associates where she handled civil work along with criminal defense and prosecution. She also worked as a member of the Federal Defender’s Conflict Panel and teaches criminal law topics at the Scott County Annual Law Enforcement Training. She serves on the Community Curriculum Advisory and Key Communicators Committees for Anoka/ Hennepin Schools, District 11. • Patrick Flanagan is a solo practitioner at Flanagan Law Office and a part time Assistant Public Defender in the Tenth Judicial District. In his practice, he handles criminal defense, family law, and civil matters. Additionally, he was appointed to the Federal Criminal Justice Act Panel, where he represents indigent clients in Federal Court. Previously, he was the Mower County Attorney, an Assistant Mower County Attorney, and in private practice at Heuer &
Vandelist, P.A. Mr. Flanagan is a Professor, teaching criminal justice though the University of Phoenix Master’s Program. He also coaches sixth grade football and basketball in Moundsview. • Thomas Lehmann is a shareholder at Eckberg Lammers, P.C., where he represents businesses, municipalities, and individuals in civil and criminal matters. Previously, he was the owner and partner at Lehmann & Lutter, P.A., an attorney at LeVander, Gillen & Miller and O’Neill, Burke, O’Neill, Leonard & O’Brien, and was a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Thomas J. Kalitowski and the Honorable J.B. Gunderson. Mr. Lehmann serves as the treasurer of the Stillwater Area School Board and volunteers as coach of the St. Croix Valley Athletic Association. • Karin McCarthy is an Assistant County Attorney in the Washington County Attorney’s Office in the criminal division primarily handling felony cases. Previously, she was a staff attorney for Tubman, an attorney for the Family Violence Network, associate attorney at Caswell and Associates, and an adjunct professor at the William Mitchell College of Law. McCarthy serves as chair of the St. Croix Valley chapter of Minnesota Women Lawyers, is a member of the Alumna Council for St. Catherine University, and president of the Cottage Grove Public Safety Board. Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District consists of Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington, and Wright counties. An announcement of the appointments will be made following interviews over the next few weeks.
Early ice not safe, wear life jackets on cold water MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
With daytime temperatures still climbing above freezing even in the northern parts of the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding outdoor enthusiasts to stay clear of early ice and use extreme caution when recreating on dangerously cold water. Although some regions of the state were reporting ice formation at the end of November, fluctua-
tions in weather have led to degraded ice conditions and warnings from public safety officials to stay off the ice until at least 4 inches of new, clear ice is present. “No fish is worth the risk of going through thin ice,” said DNR conservation officer Lt. Adam Block. “It is going to take several consecutive days of below-freezing temperatures before enough solid ice has formed to support foot traffic, and even longer before ATVs and snowmobiles should be on the ice.”
A recent tragedy occurred in northern Minnesota when two anglers lost their lives after breaking through thin ice on their ATV. Several emergency ice rescues have also taken place over the last few weeks. Last winter, two people died after breaking through the ice. Block stressed that once ice formation picks up again, it will be important to stay vigilant about safety on the ice, since conditions can be unpredictable and vary greatly even on the same body of water.
Thank You I would like to personally thank Roger and the staff at Chris’ Food Center in Pine City, for all the help they gave us in putting together the “Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner.” Without your help Roger, the entire project would have been impossible.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Trudy Wood
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class at 12:30 p.m. through the Sand Creek Firearms Training Center. Contact Almost Yours Guns & Pawn at 320-679-7296 or Sand Creek Firearms at 320-2450474 for more information and registration.
Santa Day in Braham Santa Day in Braham will take place Saturday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Braham Area Community Event Center, 655 8th St. SW. Events will include Dad’s Belgian Waffle Brunch, Photos with Santa, Santa’s Gift Shop, Mrs. Claus Bake Sale, Elves Workshop, Christmas trees and wreaths. Visit brahamcenter. org or call 320-396-3177 for more information.
Holidays in the Library Event for all ages, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Find holiday cheer with in-house activities such as ornament making, a scavenger hunt, a coloring contest and more. Sponsored by Hinckley City Hall. For information contact Hinckley Public Library 320-384-6351.
Kuzel book signing Local author Dale Kuzel will be at the Pine City Library on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 10:30 a.m. to sign and read from his book, “Beautiful Pictures, Beautiful Words.”
Free Holiday Matinée Paradise Theatre in Mora is offering a free holiday matinée. “Boss Baby” will be showing at 12:30 p.m. Doors open at noon and admission is free. Call 320679-3964 or visit www.moratheatre.com for more information.
Affordable Art Sale KCAA invites the public to the Affordable Art Sale in the lower level of the Mora Public Library from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shop for original art by local artists at reasonable prices. Complimentary refreshments while you shop and free admission.
Holiday Craft Fair & Vendor Event Free admission Pine City Armory 1305 Main St S, Pine City 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. for vendor info please contact Tonja Miller 651808-7791 or grindstone.events@ gmail.com.
Alice Reed benefit A freewill spaghetti dinner for Alice Reed of Rock Creek, who is battling a pediatric brain tumor, will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9 at the Ogilvie School from 4-7 p.m.Craft sale, bake sale, silent auction and kids’ games will be available.
‘With Wellington at Waterloo’ at Pine City Library Dec. 12 Learn about the Battle of Waterloo and how living history is brought to life during a special presentation at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12 at the Pine City Public Library. Patrick Schifferdecker, site manager of the North West Company Fur Post, will present “With Wellington at Waterloo,” a program about the massive re-enactment of the Battle of Waterloo held in Belgium. This event is recommended for ages 12 -adult and sponsored by the Friends of the Pine City Public Library. Refreshments will be provided. The Pine City Public Library, is located at 300 5th St. SE in Pine City and can be reached at 320-629-6403. For more information visit www.ecrlib.org.
Cypress in Cambridge. Anyone in need of support or answers on LGBT issues is encouraged to attend. Call 320-396-3128; 320272-0069; or 763-552-0084 with any questions, or visit ecmnpflag. org.
DEC. 12 Kids in grades 1-6 are invited to Lego Club at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12 at the Hinckley Public Library. The kids’ creations will be displayed in the library for all to enjoy. Legos will be supplied by the library, so leave personal Legos at home. For more information, call the library at 320-384-6351 (ask for the Hinckley branch), drop by the library at 106 First St. SE, or visit www.ecrlib.org.
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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, Dec. 10, at 4:30 p.m. at Common Ground, the Cambridge United Methodist Church, at 404 North
one of Santa’s own helpers doesn’t make the “nice” list, will be performed on Thursday, Dec. 14, at 4 p.m. at the Rush City Public Library. For more information, log on to www.ecrlib. org or call 320-358-3948.
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DEC. 9 & 10 On Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 9 and 10, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in addition to a selection of Christmas trees, wreaths and gifts, Happy Land Tree Farms near Sandstone will offer horse-drawn sleigh rides. There will be free coffee, cider and candy for the kids. Visit www.happylandtreefarms.com or call 320-245-5135 for more information.
Senior Social Hour The Senior Social Hour begins at 2 p.m. at Braham Event Center, 655 8th St. SW, with lively Christmas music presented by twins Marie and Mary. Refreshments provided. For info call Judy at 320-396-3177
Senior Citizen Dance There will be a senior citizen dance held at the Fish Lake Resort in Mora at 1 p.m. Music will be provided by Eddy Pangerl and lunch will be served.
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Free bingo at Golden Horizons for Seniors ages 55 & older. Every Thursday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., free refreshments, prizes and fun. Call 320-629-7272 for more information.
DEC. 19 American Red Cross Blood Drive Blood donations are being taken at Chisago County Senior Center, 38790 6th Ave., North Branch, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. To make an appointment call (800) 733-2767 or go to redcrossblood. org.
DEC. 20 Acoustic music jam session Area musician Troy Heling will lead an acoustic music jam session from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, at the Rush City Public Library. All acoustic instruments, voices, levels and styles are welcome. The goal is to have fun and share the joy of making music together. Listeners also are welcome to enjoy the music. Call the library (320358-3948) the day of the event to confirm.
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DEC. 21 ‘Blue Christmas’ service
An all-ages story time from 1111:30 a.m. with songs and finger plays will kick off “Holidays in the Library” at Hinckley Public Library, 106 First St. SE, with daily activities during regular open hours from Dec. 16-30, including ornament making, scavenger hunt, activity pages, coloring contest and more. Prizes for the coloring contest will be determined on Dec. 30. This event is sponsored by Hinckley City Hall. For info call (320) 3846351, visit www.ecrlib.org or locate the library pages on Facebook and Twitter (@ecrlib).
A Place for You homeless shelter will host a “Blue Christmas” service on Thursday, Dec. 21, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pine City. The service, which addresses those who have experienced loss and disappointment in the past year, will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by soup, sandwiches and cookies. At 7 p.m. there will be musical performances and a group sing-a-long. All by freewill donation, funds will benefit A Place for You. Email ctuckner@gmail. com with any questions.
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Free holiday movie in Paradise The Paradise Theatre in Mora will present a free showing of the movie “Nut Job 2” on Saturday, Dec. 16, at 12:30 p.m. Call 320-6793964 or visit www.moratheatre. com for more information.
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MEETINGS THURSDAY 12/7 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. WINDOW-Domestic abuse support group: 6 p.m., Journey North Church, Pine City NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City Pine City VFW Auxiliary: Pine City VFW Post #4528 6:30 p.m. SUNDAY 12/9 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. Pine City Civic Center Board: Pine City ALC building, 8 p.m. MONDAY 12/10 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. Pine City Blue Star Moms: Pine City VFW Post, 6:30 p.m. Pine City School Board: District office at PCHS, 6:30 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church TUESDAY 12/11 Pine County Board: 10 a.m., Pine Co. History Museum, Askov NA: 725 2nd Ave. SW, Pine City, 7 p.m., 320-279-3823, Carrie WEDNESDAY 12/12 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Al-Anon: 725 2nd Ave. SW, Pine City, 12 p.m., 612-387-6094, David Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine Center for the Arts AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center
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Is it that season already?
I stopped back at the house last Tuesday morning. My wife had the TV on, with one of those morning talk shows playing in the background. And that’s when I heard it: the first ad of the season. Boy, I wasn’t ready for it to be that time already. It seems like this season is always coming around faster and starting earlier. And then, once it gets going, it just builds and builds until that’s all you ever hear coming out of the box. I’m not talking about Editor’s Christmas season. Nope, Soapbox I’m talking about election season. Mike That’s right. I heard my first negative election ad for Gainor the 2018 congressional campaign in the middle of that morning news show – the first drop in what will surely turn from a trickle to a stream to a deluge. Maybe you feel like I do, like your brain is still raw and sore from the last go-round, and you’re not sure if you can handle getting blasted by all the garbage that’s going to be pumped at you through the media firehose until next November. I understand that the nature of politics lends itself to exaggerating the positive qualities of one candidate while getting a bit hysterical about the flaws of the other guy. It’s rarely a polite and high-minded business. And that’s fine. But for a while now the approval ratings for everyone from the president to the congress to the leadership of both political parties have been in the toilet. And I can’t help but feel that part of the problem is that the focus of most candidates is on winning elections, not on running the country in the best way possible. We have to do something. I’m not sure exactly what that something is. In my opinion, getting rid of dark money would be a good start. I’ve written about dark money before, and I’m sure I will again, but it makes no sense to me that unlimited amounts of money from anonymous donors can pour into the election through certain political nonprofit groups, but you and I are required to put our names on the record if we’re going to donate to a candidate. Let’s treat everyone the same. Dark money isn’t a partisan issue. We need to keep shadowy donors from who-knowswhere spreading messages that no one takes responsibility for. There’s a famous saying that freedom of speech doesn’t include the right to shout “fire” in a crowded theater where there is no fire. It surely shouldn’t allow that shouting person to stay anonymous. If you’re interested in finding out more about this, Google search “dark money” or visit sunlightfoundation.com.
Hold sexual harassers accountable BY LISA LILJA WINDOW VICTIM SERVICES
All of the recent press around accusations of sexual harassment and assault seem to be never-ending and baffling to many. These crimes are nothing new and have been happening in work places, in public spaces, and in private locations forever. So why all of the attention now? For many years, programs like ours, our allied professions, and many people in the general public have been helping to establish rules in our workplaces and schools and enact legislation to hold those who choose to harass and humiliate others accountable. There has also been much groundwork accomplished through education of our youth and of the public. Through this work, people have become less accepting of these types of abuses and are more willing to come forward. While there has been a sudden surge in reports, the reason for this is quite understandable – there is strength in numbers. Many of the reporters feel empowered by those who have taken the leap to speak out, and it gives
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th th courage to t do d the th them the same. Are there false reports and accusations? Sexual assault and harassment are just like any other crime and on occasion unscrupulous people will make false reports, but for the most part someone has been seriously injured either financially or emotionally by the crime committed against them and they deserve to have their perpetrator held accountable. Sexual harassment can be difficult to define and more often, hard to prove. Sexual harassment has many forms and can be perpetrated on men, women, and children alike.
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C id fraternity f t it h i Consider hazing and locker room harassment experienced by men. Women experience harassment for merely going about their daily lives from having someone make a lewd comment directed at them or being groped on the dance floor at a club. Due to power differentials in the work place, many men and women are put into situations for which they have no control and few choices. The end result is the same for either gender, victims first tend to blame themselves and wonder what they did to deserve being treated this way. Many are traumatized for life and can experience
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depression and may even harm themselves. While we at WINDOW are heartened to see this radical shift in public reaction to these crimes, it is concerning that they tend to be lumped together as a whole. Just like any other crime, there are degrees of severity, and the punishment should always fit the crime. As we move forward in our conversations about these issues, I am hopeful that together we can find new approaches to finally ending sexual abuse and harassment. This can be accomplished by holding offenders accountable either through law enforcement or simply standing up to offenders and providing assistance and support to victims when we see or hear them being mistreated or they are being coerced into a potentially unsafe situation. We all have a role to play, so if you see something, say something and help out where you can. For more information, please check out our website at www.window4victims.com, like our Facebook page or give us a call at 320-384-7113. Thanks for doing your part to help others.
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People you know and loathe Groping is a crime – a crime of convenience. It’s criminal because it is unwanted touching and convenient because women have been told not to say anything about it. It is not just a crime committed by politicians or ceGuest lebrities. column Everyone has been silenced. People who have witAilene nessed it have been silent. The offender will even brag Croup about their offense and those who fear losing their jobs or being left to prove the groping happened have been silenced. Putting the brakes on what has been “accepted” practice is long overdue. I believe there are a quite a few men out there shaking in their bright yellow shirts, as well they should be. My husband said he couldn’t believe any man would think it was okay to grope a woman. He asked other women if it was as common as it seems with all the recent reports. Many told him they had been groped. Then my husband asked me, after the most recent revelation of groping by Al Franken’s accuser, if I had ever been groped. I told him I had. It’s embarrassing to admit it. Women have been told to ignore it and not make a fuss. No one steps in. No one supports you. And because of that, you don’t report it. You will be asked to prove it. Or, in some cases, you face the threat of losing your job. Gropers know this. It has been my experience that men grope in public and in private. It’s so common. Would another man report it? Probably not. They may fear being kicked out of the “boys club?” What happens if you report groping? For a woman, the answer is it’s your word against his. You can follow my lead and let it be known that you won’t put up with it by defending yourself when you can. I did. The groper I am referring to, and he isn’t the only one, had a partner in crime. I was at a dance. The partner came up behind me
and pushed me toward a guy who grabbed my breasts. I doubled up my fist and came right up between his arms and hit him in the nose. It was a good shot, and he left with a bloody nose. There was no help or outrage from anyone around me. It left me feeling very vulnerable. I am proud of the women who have come forward to reveal and denounce their attackers. Society as a whole has become too familiar with each other. It’s never okay to touch someone in public or in private without their consent – consent before and not after. For those men who are saying they’re sorry now, where was their apology when they groped that woman/women? Did it take 20 or 30 years for them to find their conscience or was their so-called apology made because they had to face their accuser and feared losing their job? Now the shoe is on the other foot. Gropers should be losing their jobs. I would not want to employ a person who would show so little respect for their coworkers or my business. By not making the gropers pay for their crime, you imply it is okay to touch women without their permission. Women are “coming out of the woodwork” to report groping is a comment I’m hearing. Others are saying, “they’re just jumping on the bandwagon.” To them I say, “Finally.” The men who read this and find fault or criticize it, I would consider suspect. Or, they may not believe that a man could do this. Man up. Report what you see. What if it was your daughter, your mother, your sister, your family? My next purchase – brass knuckles. We women are finding our voices and we’re saying, “We’re not putting up with it any more. Show some respect.” When you disrespect a woman by groping her, you disrespect not only her but her husband, her parents, her children, her siblings and all the people who care about her. Groping is sexual assault.
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10 Years Ago, 2007 People from the Pine City area celebrated Holiday Madness on Friday night with a parade, business sales, pictures with Santa, caroling, outdoor movies and campfires in the street, just ot name a few of the events. A new playground for Voyageur park has been secured, and the City of Pine City hopes to move forward with other improvements, such as expanded trail and play areas. When Barbara Misselt decided to accept her new position as director of East Central Regional Library (ECRL) in July, little did she know what awaited her. Before even starting her new position on Sept. 17, ECRL was once again making tough decisions involving its automation system. Mark Roubinek has been in education for 23 years, frst as a teacher, then as a high-school principal. Now this Pine City native is back at school, only as the student this time. He is completing an internship in the Pine City School District’s superintendent’s office, VFW Commander Jim Zan presented scholarship checks to Nick Westing and Amber Plasek. Jamie Reiss and Amanda Doten are seniors for the Pine City/Rush City gymnastics team this year. Both are captains and looking for a successful season. They were named “Athletes of the Week.” Student Achiever Alexis Cummings is in sixth grade and is an excellent student who always has a positive, cheerful attitude. She loves to read and is active in many activities. Nicole Foss is in ninth grade and has had a nice start to the school year. Her class work is always of the highest quality and her positive attitude really enhances the class.
25 Years Ago, 1992 A move to hire Mayor Bill Sauter as manager of the Pine City Liquor Store failed last week, ending the monthly city council meeting on an emotionally charged note. With the recent batch of Pine City burglaries, security is a hot topic. But perhaps nobody is talking more about security than Chuck Thibodeau, instructor and department coordinator of Pine Technical College’s security management department. Sixty-three blankets have been distributed throughout the community to families in need. Pamida donated the blankets, and JoAnn Graf, from First Assembly of God Church and coordinator of the Pamida We Care Christmas
gift program, is in charge of distributing them. The law firm of Ledin & Hofstad is pleased to announce that Daniel W. Blake joined the firm Nov. 30. The area corn harvest has been delayed due to weather conditions and the high moisture content of grain, according to Chisago County Extension Educator Rodney Elmstrand.
50 Years Ago, 1967 Directors elected Mike Charpentier new president of the Pine City Commercial club. Named new vice president was Robert Thiry. Village employees were busy flooding the skating rink located in the south part of town east of the Assembly of God church just in time for the skating season. ROCK CREEK NEWS: The Rock Creek Homemakers enjoyed a Christmas party at the Guy Johnson home. Games were played, gifts and cookies were exchanged and Mrs. Johnson served lunch at the close of the evening. ST. CROIX VALLEY NEWS: Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Soderbeck on their silver wedding anniversary.
75 Years Ago, 1942 A bull moose, usually found near the Canadian border was killed in Pine County. George Blanchard of Grandy went deer hunting for the first time. He thought he saw a deer, shot, and killed the animal, but the deer was a bull moose. A. A. Hober, agriculture instructor at the Pine City high school, has been appointed state poultry inspector. Presentation of a new flag was made to the village of Pine City by Mrs. M. W. Edwards in the behalf of Mrs. Shoop, who made the donation Mrs. Viola Daley accepted the flag for the village.
100 Years Ago, 1917 Taxes in Pine County show a tendency to advance, this year, especially true in some of the villages, Finlayson heading the list with a total tax of 10.4 cents on the dollar while Pine City village is a good second with a total tax of 9.1 cents on the dollar. Of course most of this is for school purposes.
125 Years Ago, 1892 The weather is still unsettled, and it is hard to tell whether it will rain or snow, as it is doing a little of both. The ice on the lake and river is strong enough to hold up a team and load.
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NEWSLINE Pederson to receive Community Service Award in Rush City
The Rush City Chamber of Commerce has announced that the recipient of the 2017 Community Service Award is Dennis Pederson. An awards banquet is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 5 at Chuckers Bowl & Lounge starting at 6 p.m., with dinner and presentation ceremony to follow. For tickets call Loring Nelson at 320-358-4209, Mike Carroll at 320-3584735 or the Rush City Chamber of Commerce at 320-358-4639.
Pine City seeking photos
The City of Pine City is looking for submissions of original photos of activities, scenic views, structures and events in the City of Pine City. Photos may include views of landmarks or historical photos of City areas. Those interested you can submit their photos via email to cvogel@pinecitygov.com. The person submitting the photos must ensure they have all rights to the photos submitted to the city. Any photos submitted will be considered by the city as having received permission to use the photos for their website or other promotional materials. Also, the person submitting the photos should note who ought to receive attribution for the photos.
Minnesotans can now text to 911
When an emergency takes place, our first instinct is to call 911. But now there is a whole new way for Minnesotans to get help. After three years of diligent work with various stakeholders, the Department of Public Safety’s Emergency Communication Networks (DPS-ECN) division is announcing the statewide availability of Text-to-911. The new service became available Tuesday, Dec. 5 with the motto: “Call if you can, text if you can’t.” Text-to-911 is an alternative option to calling in an emergency. Text-to-911 offers new benefits for Minnesotans who have some form of hearing loss and have had to depend on indirect ways to reach 911. Once deployed, individuals who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing or speech impaired may
use Text-to-911 as a first contact option. Dispatchers have extensively trained and tested this new system. Representatives will explain how to get help in the quickest way possible while using Textto-911.
Grants available to prevent wolf attacks, deadline Dec. 15
Minnesota livestock producers have a few more days to apply for grant money to help prevent wolf attacks. Due to a late harvest that kept producers in the fields longer than average, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is extending the deadline for the Wolf-Livestock Conflict Prevention Grant applications to Dec. 15.. The Wolf-Livestock Conflict Prevention Grants is a new program funded by the 2017 Minnesota Legislature. There is $120,000 available to producers this fiscal year (July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018) and another $120,000 available next fiscal year (July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019). The grants provide reimbursement for costs of approved practices to prevent wolf-livestock conflicts. Eligible expenses for the grant program will include purchase of guard animals, veterinary costs for guard animals and calving shelters. It also includes installation of wolf-barriers and wolf-deterring lights and alarms, and other measures demonstrated to effectively reduce wolf-livestock conflicts. Producers must live within Minnesota’s wolf range, as designated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, or on property determined by the Commissioner of Agriculture to be affected by wolf-livestock conflicts. Any animal species produced for profit and documented to have been killed by wolves in Minnesota in the past is eligible. This includes bison, cattle, chicken, deer, donkey, duck, geese, goat, horse, llama, mule, sheep, swine and turkey. The grant application must be emailed or postmarked by 5 p.m. on Dec. 15. The application and more information can be found at http://www.mda.state. mn.us/grants/disaster/wolf/wolfconflictprevent.aspx.
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Coloring contest winners celebrate The winners of the VFW Auxiliary patriotic coloring contest gathered to show off their work and receive their well-deserved awards. First place receiving $10 each were Kindergartener Henry LeMier, second grader Alyssa Miller and third grader Kaylee DeCosse. Runners up receiving $5 each were Neveh Moore, Arianna Moore, Claire Kordiak, Marek Cabak, and Freya Ruud. Also pictured are contest committee members Carol Belko , Arlette Miller and Darlene Smetana. Not pictured: Marita Haberman.
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VFW awards scholarships VFW Post 4258 Commander Joe Janowski presented scholarship checks to four second-year students at the VFW Club Room on Saturday, Nov. 25. Recipients were Dennis Skalicky (Aviation Maintenance “VAS” - Northland Community & Technical College), Kathryn Keyport (Psychology - Hamlin University), Morganne Johnson (Kinesiology University of Minnesota) and Zach Skluzacek (Automotive Technician- Pine Technical & Community College).
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Student Achiever PINE CITY HIGH SCHOOL
PINE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Alex Heinl is an amazing kindergarten student! Alex is ALWAYS working hard and doing his best. He knows what it means to be in the Dragon Zone and makes good choices all the time. Alex enjoys school and being with his classmates. He likes reading stories, writing and free choice time at school. Outside of school, Alex likes playing games with his family and going to his Grandma’s house. Alex is looking forward to learning how to ride a dirt bike. His parents are Lyndsay and Christopher Heinl.
Luke Wilson has a positive attitude and does a great job participating in math. His questions are awesome and he is always thinking to challenge himself and his classmates. His parents are Holly and Jeff Wilson.
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Luke Wilson 7th Grade Chyanne Plessel has a very good head on her shoulders. She has very good opinions on political issues and expresses herself well. She has really helped make her civics class start the year on a good note. Good job Chyanne! Her parents are Deborah and Dean Plessel.
Ezrah Barth is an amazing second grader! He is a careful listener and follows directions the ҕrst time they are given. He is respectful and kind to his teachers and his classmates. He participates in class discussions and makes sure that his work is always done to the best of his ability. Ezrah is a wonderful example of a student in the Dragon Zone! Outside of school, Ezrah enjoys hockey and baseball. Ezrah is the son of Miranda Brackenbury and Richard Barth.
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Wilson scores 1,000th point as Dragons win two BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM
The Dragons girls basketball season started off on a positive note with the squad winning a pair of early-season games and a major milestone for one of the team’s best players. Along with a pair of road wins, Dragons fans also got to cheer as sophomore point guard Lily Wilson scored her 1,000th career point in the opener. PINE CITY 53, AITKIN 37 Played on Tuesday, Nov. 28, the Dragons defense set the tone in this one forcing as they forced 37 Gobbler turnovers. Wilson had four points in the win and surpassed the 1000 career point threshold in the first half. “A big milestone,” Dragons Coach Ted Hasz said of the accomplishment. “Lily’s been a staple in our line up since she was in 7th grade. It has been fun to watch her progression and we are lucky to have her for almost three more full seasons. It was a great way to start the season.” The Dragons led for all but a couple minutes of this game against an always competitive Gobblers who are no longer members of the Great River Conference. Pine City held a 28-18 in at halftime and continued to play great defense in the
second half limiting the Gobblers to just 19 more points after the break. Pine City’s defense was the key as the early season offensive flow was lacking. Pine City only shot 24% from the field in the game. The Dragons had two players in double figures. Alison Brown led the way with 16 points and six rebounds while Ellie Hasz had 11 points and eight boards. Grace Langmade finished with nine points and a whopping seven steals. Alaina Steele had points and four steals as well. PINE CITY 75, MORA 48 In their second game of the season, Pine City had an impressive victory over rival and section opponent Mora. Played at Mora on Friday, Dec. 1, the Dragons jumped out to a 30-10 halftime lead with some very impressive defensive play. The lead grew to 46-16 with about 12 minutes left in the game. The Dragons showed their depth, playing 11 athletes throughout the game. “We showed a little more continuity on offense,” explained Hasz, “setting each other up for easy baskets at the rim. We are happy with starting the season 2-0, however we have a long way to go to be where we want to be at the end of the sea-
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The Dragons celebrated sophomore point guard Lily Wilson passing the 1,000 point milestone on Nov. 28.
son. These girls are just realizing how good they can be and that there is no time to relax if they want to be the best they can be.” The Dragons had very
balanced scoring with five players in double figures as Ellie Hasz had a team-high 16 points, while Brown, Hannah Lorsung and Chloe Alleman all had 11 points.
Wilson did a nice job of finding open teammates and ended with nine assists to go along with her 10 points. The Dragons now have a week to tune things up
in preparation for their next game. Pine City will travel to Hinckley-Finlayson on Friday, Dec. 8 before playing their home opener against Onamia on Tuesday, Dec. 12.
Dragons make statement with Target Center win BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM
Playing at the Target Center for the second time in the past three seasons, the Dragons boys basketball team looked like they were already in mid-season form. Pine City shot the ball very well despite playing in a professional arena, and showed stifling defense as they overwhelmed their opponent early. The Dragons took their foot off of the gas in the second half and coasted to their first win of the season on Saturday, Dec. 2. PINE CITY 85, DULUTH MARSHALL 39 The Dragons jumped out to a 3-0 lead early as Clay Logan hit a three within the first four seconds of the season, and the team never looked back. After the Dragons outside shot-heavy offense sputtered at Target Center two seasons ago, no such problems were evident this time. Pine City’s shots from behind the arc were falling from the outset, and they quickly put
the Hilltoppers away with a 6326 advantage at halftime. The Dragons finished with 13 made three’s. “I thought the maturity and experience of our team, in all phases, managers, players, coaches, really showed,” said Dragons Head Coach Kyle Allen. “A lot of the boys had been through the Target Center experience before and they knew what to expect. We were able to get a shoot around in this year before, which was great, and I think it showed in our shooting numbers.” The Dragons were led in scoring by the Logan brothers as sophomore Seth finished with a team-high 19 points and senior Clay had 17. Sophomore Konnor Jusczak hit four threes on his way to 14 points, and passed the ball effectively. Captain Jake Rademacher showed a nice floor game with nine points, five assists, and four rebounds. “I thought Konnor had a great game,” added Allen. “He is learning our ‘creator’ role
and is really trying to do it correctly. Jake Rademacher and Jake Adams are both also working on the ‘creator’ role in our offense, something we expect them both to continue to get better at. Clay and Seth can both score the ball, and both of them were able to do that consistently on Saturday, and in different ways.” Other highlights included the play of Adams, who made his first career start, and senior Damien Schwab, a big post who continues to improve. Sophomore Tanner Wicktor scored his first varsity points and Christian Fromm, Cordell Major, Koleman Lind, along with Wicktor all logged their first varsity minutes. All 15 team members played. Next up for the Dragons is a second trip to the cities. The team will play at Minneapolis Southwest (Class AAAA) on Tuesday, Dec. 5 before returning home for a rescheduled game against Ogilvie on Thursday, Dec. 7 after the Lions postponed the opener.
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Clay Logan and Nick Hansmann of Pine City have been named by Minnesota Basketball News to the Top 50 Class AA Players list for 2017-2018.
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Senior starters Jake Lunceford, Jake Rademacher, and Clay Logan celebrated after their second-career wins at the Target Center.
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Wrestlers battle Princeton, Andover BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM
Wrestling season got underway in Pine City on Saturday Dec. 2 as the Dragons hosted a triangular against Princeton and Andover. Unfortunately Pine City/Hinckley-Finlayson lost both matches, but the team is still working early in the season to iron out the kinks. “Overall we have a lot to work on this year,” Head Coach Milo Allen noted. “It was our first time for having a match -an event- and we’re still having a lot of forfeits. We’re currently forfeiting 126, 152, and 160, but we do have some guys we’re hoping can step into those weights as we move along.” PRINCETON 60, PC/H-F 18 The lone win in this matchup came from senior Carter Utecht, who was impressive all day. Utecht was moved up to the 220-pound weight class and pinned Justin Zahner (2:31) for the first of his two pins on the day. “Carter is one of our captains this year,” added Allen. “He had a great day, he pinned two opponents after being moved up from the 195-pound weight class. We moved him up so he’d get some good matches. He pinned the guy from Andover in 31 seconds so he’s looking really good, really solid.” The Dragons would also earn a pair of forfeits for their additional points.
three by pin. In addition to Utecht’s win, fellow captain Charles Fix and Luke Knudson each pinned their opponents while Will Fix won by major decision. At 126, Charles Fix pinned Brady Strasser (2:19) while Knudson pinned Noah Strasser (1:49) for his first varsity win. Will Fix rebounded from being pinned by his Princeton opponent to earn a major decision (16-3) over Thomas Jones of Andover. Another standout on the day was Austin Eckert, who wrestled well despite not earning a victory. Eckert made a mistake in the second period of his first match and was pinned, and lost his second match (9-7) on points in the final seconds. “Positive attitude and working hard,” Allen noted of Eckert. “I can see Austin becoming a guy I’m going to be talking about a lot this year.” Lukas Kemen had a couple tough matches at 182 pounds and is continuing to work. New wrestler Brandon Olivo wrestled at 195, and looks a bit like departed senior Santiago Ospino with a great presence of mind on the mat. Heavyweight Robert Decker had a couple tough matches, losing both, but is also showing signs. The Dragons will now travel to Milaca for a dual against the Wolves on Tuesday, Dec. 5. Their next home event is on Dec. 19 when they host a triangular against Proctor and Zimmerman.
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Dragon hockey starts season 1-3 BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM
With three games before the calendar turned to December, the Pine City Area Dragons hockey season is already in full swing. The Dragons started their year with a pair of games in Hutchinson over the Thanksgiving break before getting two additional games in the following week. Unfortunately, the team was only able to come out with one win and starts the year with a 1-3 record, albeit against some stiff competition. MARSHALL 3, PINE CITY AREA 2 (OT) This game looked like it was going the Dragons’ way as the team held a 2-0 lead heading into the third period. However, the Tigers came out flying to start the third and would turn the tables. Pine City Area struggled with penalties and players spending time in the box. Although the Dragons killed six penalties and never gave up a power play goal, they ultimately lost. “We didn’t play our best hockey in the first period,” said Head Coach Grant Nicoll. “The second period was a better one for the boys. Marshall came out of the gates flying in the third and a goofy face off play was the difference maker in OT.” Dusty Bergstrom and Jonah Bergstrom each tallied goals while Alex Laven stopped 28 shots. This game was played on Friday, Nov. 24. The following day would be even tougher as the Dragons were bested by powerhouse Breck.
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BRECK 6, PINE CITY AREA 0 Pine City Area knew they would have their hands full in this contest, and the Mustangs did not disappoint. After falling behind 2-0 in the first and a 6-0 in the second, the Dragons had to rally in the third to keep the score from really getting lopsided. “We came out of the gates very slow and we continued the parade to the penalty box,” noted Nicoll. “As coaches we challenged the boys to not lose the third period. The boys stepped up to the challenge and followed through. They did not give up a goal in the third, did not take a penalty in the third, and had a few opportunities to score, but just couldn’t bury it.” Breck is the #6 team in the state in Class A. The schedule didn’t get any easier for the Dragons as the following game was on Tuesday, Nov. 28 when the Dragons traveled to #10 Monticello.
“The varsity team started the game out by not even getting off the bus,” noted Nicoll. “In the third we climbed back close to even in shots and even netted a goal on the power play, but we still found a way to get ourselves into penalty trouble, and give up odd man rushes as well as breakaways. We have some work to do to become a winning team. One good thing is you want to be playing your best hockey at the end of the season, and everyone on that ice knows that we are not playing out best hockey right now. It is early.” TJ Roth had a pair of goals for the Dragons and Dusty Bergstrom added a goal. Jonah Bergstrom had two assists while Laven tallied 32 saves. “These boys should be battle tested and ready to go as the season moves on,” Nicoll said of his team and their tough early season schedule.
MONTICELLO 7, PINE CITY AREA 3 The Dragons again came out sluggish and fell behind 1-0 just 15 seconds into the game. Down 2-1 at the end of the first, and having put just three shots on goal, the team was challenged to step up. The second looked better for a while but Monticello would take advantage of another Dragons penalty and move ahead 3-1. With the score 5-2 at the start of the third, Pine City Area started to get into a better flow in the third. Ultimately the Moose was just too much and the Dragons fell to 0-3 to start the season.
PINE CITY AREA 3, ST. PAUL HIGHLAND PARK 1 Playing top Two Rivers Conference opponent Highland Park in their home opener on Friday, Dec. 1, the Dragons would earn the first win of the season. Trailing 1-0 in the second, Pine City Area got a goal by Roth to tie it. Two third period goals by George Miller would be the difference, scoring the first varsity goals of his career, one an empty-netter. “We showed that we were indeed the better team throughout the entire game,” said Nicoll. “Highland Park has
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a wonderful goalie, and he was on display all night long. He made anywhere from 15-25 saves in each of the three periods. Although Highland Park took the early lead, the boys did not stop pushing through. George Miller finally broke the tie scoring his first goal, which turned out to be the game winner.”
Now 1-3, the Dragons enter a busy stretch of their schedule. Pine City Area has six games upcoming before the holiday break, and nine games before 2018 begins. The next home game is on Dec. 16 against Cambridge-Isanti.
Women can learn outdoor skills at Sandstone winter workshop MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
A supportive environment of fellow women is the backdrop for a workshop that embraces cold and snow this January with classes about sled dog mushing, dark house fishing, birding, archery hunting and other ways to get outdoors. The workshop is Friday, Jan. 26, to Sunday, Jan. 28, at the Audubon Center of the North Woods
in Sandstone, and organized by the Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) Program of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “This ... is a fun way to try winter activities,” said Linda Bylander, BOW coordinator. “Women can begin the process of learning how to archery hunt or bow fish with help from experienced instructors.” The archery classes are designed for wom-
en who want to improve their archery skills and learn how to hunt. Winter workshop participants only interested in the archery classes can attend for a single day for $20. “Not only can women learn the basic skills of archery hunting, but they have guidance about where to hunt and opportunity to go on mentored hunts available for women who attend the series,” Bylander said. The BOW program is
teaming up with A-1 Archery, Chilakoot Bowhunters, Safari Club International and the Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve. Participants can choose from a variety of activities to learn about and experience during the weekend. Youth age 14 or older can attend with a guardian. Lodging, meals, instruction, equipment and evening entertainment are included in the workshop fee, which varies depending on ac-
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smile could infamously light up a room of any size. She has seasonal allergy issues, so we chalked it up to that. Then she seemed a bit more unstable from time to time. Shaky might be a better word. Not much, just a little. But still our happy little girl (and she still is, by God’s grace!). Last Tuesday... as we talked together, I noticed her eyes weren’t quite tracking with each other. Not crossed, and not really a lazy eye, just not quite in alignment. I mentioned this to Shelly, and she said she’d been thinking that same thing for a couple of days, but that maybe it was just her worrisome nature making things up. But if I saw the same thing, we thought we’d get her checked out. They took Alice to see an LPN who suggested allergy treatments, and referred them to a specialist. We watched, Shelly worried, and when Friday morning came, we really only had one question for the allergy specialist: “Do allergies make eyes misalign?” Answer: No. ...We called the Pine City clinic once again, figuring we’d try to be seen by someone else, and lo and behold we got an appointment for 3 that afternoon. As [Alice’s baby sister] Violet and I sat in the waiting room and Shelly took Alice to be seen, the doctor took one look at Alice and said, “I don’t know what this is.” The doctor called a neurologist at Children’s Hospital. They set up an appointment in St. Paul that same night. Alice went through a battery of little tests. Look at the light, follow my finger, push my hands, walk, jump, stand on one leg, etc. Shelly and I answered a zillion questions. They said her eyes weren’t technically crossed, and in a moment where no medical people were in our room, we said to each other that one of the doctors had eyes that sort of matched hers. Probably this was nothing. Little Alice, naturally shy, slowly warmed up to every one of the doctors and residents who came in and ran the same little tests with her. She must have followed fingers and looked at lights and touched this or that a thousand times. But at the end of a few hours, it sounded like they were sending us home. But before they let us go, the ER doctor made one more call to a neurologist, and when he returned from that call, his tone had changed. Now we were staying the night. She was going to get an MRI. ...The MRI happened about noon. Alice, exhausted, fell asleep long before they sedated her so she wouldn’t wiggle while in the machine. That was a long hour and a half, sitting in a waiting room, trying to eat, holding Violet, knowing nothing ... Then the MRI was done, and we went back to sit with Alice as she woke up, very slowly, in her Alice way. Back to the room to wait. After an hour or two, a young man walked into our room and introduced himself as a neurological resident... He said, “They don’t call in a neurologist to deliver good news.” He said they’d found a tumor at the top of her brain stem. As he pulled up the scan of her head, I was looking at a little black dot wondering if that was it. He pointed to a massive white section, right in the middle of her brain. “This is the tumor. This white thing isn’t supposed to be here. This is not good. It’s basically inaccessible, we can’t get to it.” Gulp. That thing was (and is still, at this point), gigantic. He talked us through the concept of lakes of fluid in the brain, and how the lakes drain down rivers, and this tumor is starting to make the rivers smaller. Then he explained how a child’s brain is so “plastic” and developing so rapidly, it learns to develop around the tumor, and function with it in there. But at some point, the brain can’t handle it anymore, and that’s when you start to notice some of
the symptoms. These things usually show up by the time a child is Alice’s age. He wasn’t hopeless, but he wasn’t hopeful. The hospital’s brain tumor specialist came to see us on Sunday morning ... and he talked to us a little bit about sending us home for a few days while they assembled a team to do a biopsy because, as he said, “I want to see this thing under my microscope” ... and said to the team that followed him, (rather cryptically, to us) “I’ve seen what I needed to see,” and was gone. But we liked him, he’s the only one thus far to use the term “determine the path to recovery.” An hour after he left, the hospital’s chief neurological surgeon came to see us, and said, “You won’t be needing us, as this is inoperable.” I asked “What’s the procedure for doing a biopsy?” I wanted to know how they get a needle in the middle of her brain to get the tissue. “Oh, we don’t do biopsies on this kind of tumor. This is a gliomic tumor. We only do that if we don’t know what it is, and we know what this one is.” That was news to me. I told her the previous doctor said he wanted to do one. “Oh, I see. We haven’t talked and I thought I’d get here before him. Well, a biopsy will give us some specifics that may allow you to enroll in clinical trials and experimental treatments.” Hardly comforting terms. ...I checked out gliomic brain stem tumors. There are apparently two kinds, one is mean and nasty, and the other one is more docile and treatable. They only biopsy the docile kind. So I figure the neurosurgeon is convinced this is one of the mean ones. One of the resident neurologists came back in our room a few hours later to talk with us again, and said that the brain tumor doctor had seen something just different enough in Alice’s tumor that he wanted to get another look at it. I think that’s hopeful. I asked her, “This feels hopeless, should we be hopeful?” She said, “I’d stick with hopeful. And enjoy her for…” and then she kind of rescued that train of thought somehow, but I’ll never remember how she did it. My wife asked Pastor Ivan Fiske to come pray with us, and so on Sunday afternoon he did. Pastor Bob came from Lewis Lake an hour later, knelt by the bed, and wept. God bless those dear men. Shelly and I cry, a lot. But we are enjoying Alice. We are amazed by the outpouring of affection and love from all corners of our little world. It’s funny – we know God is sovereign, and if a sparrow doesn’t fall without Him knowing about it, Alice doesn’t have a tumor without Him knowing about it. But just when it seems like we should be angry with Him for not stopping it, or wonder why, of all people, it should be our Alice, we remember that He is our only real hope. So we look to the God who superintends tumors and say, “Oh God, help us trust your wisdom and grace.” I’ve often said the past few days, “Jesus loves the little children, but He loves them in strange ways.” That’s how I feel. But if I don’t understand the strange ways, I do understand He loves Alice, and He loves us. “Lord, give the doctors wisdom,” we instinctively plead in our desperation. The wise doctors don’t give us the answers we wanted. We immediately cry out, “Lord, make the doctors fools!” Editor’s note: Alice has just completed 25 rounds of radiation and for now, is able to be home with her family without daily trips to the hospital. A benefit will be held for her and her family “Team Alice benefit” on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Ogilvie Public Schools. A gofundme page has been created for the Reeds and can be found at: https://www.gofundme.com/ alice-dipg-tumor.
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Pine City students sing out at St. John’s Pine City High School choir students recently traveled to St. John’s University for a choral festival featuring different styles of choral music. Students sang spirituals, vocal jazz, barbershop and world music with students from around the state. Students from Pine City High School were: Emily Petersen, Jacob Merrick, Trent Raudabaugh, Colin Maiwurm, Belle Sanders, Emily Schueller, Ally Chromey, Kenny Vo and Austin Eckert.
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has been reduced to 18 hours a day of staffing. Pine City and Sandstone each have 24-hour fully staffed ambulance crews. Pine County ambulance service receives assistance from Mora, Moose Lake and Rush City, Newton said. Dispatching is no longer done by Pine County Dispatch. He told the board. Essentia’s ambulance service is now dispatched by Allina Hospitals dispatching service. The initial call is still received at the Pine County Dispatcher Center which still sends out law enforcement and fire service. Chairman Matt Ludwig asked Newton, “How long could someone potentially wait (for an ambulance)?” Newton explained the three ambulances’ stationing. He said if Hinckley’s ambulance is out on a call, Pine City and Sandstone stay stationed in those two towns. If one of those two ambulances are also out on a call,
the remaining ambulance will be stationed centrally in Hinckley. Lakes Region Ambulance in Rush City may be called, when they need the closest ambulance to respond even though the call is in Essentia’s response area. Commissioner Steve Chaffee asked what the county has for first responders. Newton said Askov is covered. A couple years ago, they tried to start a first responders group in Bruno, but there was not enough interest. He said there is renewed interest in that first responders group again. Newton said Essentia is not an authorized training center. Future plans for Essential Ambulance Service include upgrading the patient care documentation system, improving Narcan availability. Narcan is the brand name of the opioid overdose recovery medication. Essentia also plans to increase first responder involvement.
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Lila Jane (Davis) Trent
Lila Jane (Davis) Trent, of Pine City, passed away Nov. 27, 2017. After months of cancer treatments, she was in Fairview hospice care at home with her husband Jerald and daughter Lori. Lila, the youngest of four children, was born on Feb. 13, 1933, in Wabasso, Minnesota, to parents Orin and Lydia Davis, then spent her pre-marriage life in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, where she graduated high school. With courses in business, she was prepared to begin work immediately for farm implement dealer, Wood and Conn. She married Jerald Trent on Oct. 29, 1955, at the First Presbyterian Church in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. During the next several years Lila worked at Honeywell Aeronautics, then Wood and Conn, then Beale Air Force Base in California, and again Wood and Conn as Jerald worked on a master’s degree and then was drafted in the Army. During this time, Lila drove to Fort Knox, Kentucky, and later to California by herself as she followed Jerald to new military locations. After his service, they lived in the Twin Cities, and Lila was assistant to the Honeywell Aeronautics production manager and to the vice president of that division. Her spirit of bravery and adventure continued through all their married life as they spent much of one summer camping across Canada both west and east. They hiked in many national and state parks over the years and visited natural sites in many states by car and motor home. The highlight of their travels was a geology/cultural trip to Germany! She was always an avid fisherman – especially in Lake of the Woods and Canadian lakes. When her children were in grade school, Lila went to work at St. Paul Academy in the business office and
began development of the use of computers in managing school finances. After retirement in 1996, Lila and Jerald lived on Cross Lake and spent half of each year in Arizona. Lila is preceded in death by her parents, sister Edna Johnson, brother Clinton Davis and son James W. Trent. She is survived by her husband Jerald of 63 years, daughter Lori, sister Darlene Teick, and grandsons Nathan and Andrew. Pastor Rob Spahr officiated funeral services for Lila Trent on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, at First Presbyterian Church of Pine City with Jennifer Hansmann providing music. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com
Thomas Hebert, Jr. Thomas Patrick Hebert, Jr., 45, of Belgrade, Montana, passed away Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Dec. 3, 1971, to Thomas Hebert, Sr. and Mary Lou Pirnat. Tom later lived in Pine City, Minnesota, graduating from Pine City High School, and then attended St. Cloud Tech, where he received his Diesel Mechanic Certification. He worked for Bozeman Binding and Hayden Truck Repair, and most recently at TMC, Inc. On June 9, 2012, Tom married the love of his life, Kristal Hebert, in Belgrade. They had one son, Hunter Lee, which was a lifelong dream of Tom’s. Tom enjoyed driving and working on his Fords, liked hunting, and was meticulous about having a timer on everything he could. He gave the best hugs ever
and loved his black labs, Diesel and Tucson. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry Thomas Hebert, Pat Abrams, Mike Abrams, and Matt Pirnat; and his father-in-law Lee Eblen. Survivors include his wife Kristal Hebert; son Hunter Lee Hebert; parents Tom Hebert, Sr. and Mary Lou Pirnat; mother-in-law Jane Eblen; sisters Lisa Branch (TJ Hinman), Kelly Sprinkle, and Robyn (Travis) Miller, Marie (Tim) Garrison, Nikki (Jay) Taylor; brother Joe Hebert; nieces Taylor Branch, Austyn (Jarrett) Sparks, Grace Garrison, Carrie Taylor; nephews Collin Miller, Kade Taylor, Cole Taylor, Luke Garrison; his great-nieces Ally Sparks and Brooklyn Branch; and great-nephew Jett Sparks. Memorial services were held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, at Belgrade Alliance Church, with a reception that followed at the TMC, Inc. shop. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made at any Bozeman or Belgrade Stockman Bank to “Thomas Hebert Benefit Fund” for his son Hunter. Arrangements are in the care of Dokken-Nelson Funeral Service. www.dokkennelson.coms.
Verna Marie Nelson
Verna Marie Nelson, of Lindstrom, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017 at the age of 94. Verna was born Aug. 10, 1923 in Pine Township east of Pine City to John and Jennie (Larson) Odegard. She attended the one room Sauter school and spent most of her early years as a resident of Pine County. Verna was baptized and later confirmed at Milburn Lutheran Church in 1936. She was employed at the Grant House in Rush City and SEE PEOPLE, PAGE 16
WORSHIP GUIDE
Church of Christ
Grasston Baptist Church
815 7th St. SW, Pine City 10 a.m. Bible Study 11 a.m. Worship Service 4 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible Study. Contact: Greg Douvier 320-420-1302
402 N. Oak St. Grasston, MN 55030 www.grasstonbaptist.org info@grasstonbaptisit.org 320.396.2645 Worship Service 9:30am Sunday School 10:45am
Hands for Pine City
Dale Evangelical Free Church
Outreach Church Meeting at Pine City Library Community Room, 300 5th St. SE P.O. Box 164 Sunday NIGHTS 5-6PM Pastors Julie & Brad Samuelson 320-496-3009 Hands4PC@gmail.com Facebook fan page: Hands for Pine City Existing to be the hands of Jesus to Pine City
45268 Brunswick Rd, Harris, MN 763-689-5817 Pastor/Teacher Dr. Harvey Martin Sunday School, all ages 9:00 am Sunday Service 10:25 am www.daleefc.com Awana, Wed. 6:30-8:00pm Youth, Wed. 6:30-8:00pm
First Presbyterian Church 405 Main St. S., Pine City 320-629-3592 Rev. Rob Spahr www.firstprespinecity.org 10:00 a.m. Sunday School-all ages, No Sunday School-June-August 10:30 a.m. Worship Celebration Wednesday @ 6:15 p.m. Youth Group
Henriette Community Church
Grace Baptist Church
Hinckley Seventh Day Adventist
1 mile Southwest of Pine City on Fairway Road (next to I-35) 320-629-1374 Pastor Tim W. Stratton 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 11:00 a.m. Preaching Service, 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. 7:30 p.m. Wed. Bible study, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Master Clubs for children ages 4 to 6th grade.
550 1st St. NE, Hinckley 320-384-6167 Pastor: Carlos Rodriguez Services, Saturday, 11 a.m. Fellowship lunch 1st and 3rd Saturday following services.
(Free Methodist) One mile North of Henriette on HWY 107 • 320-679-4875 Pastor Marvin Miller Sunday School, 9:00a.m.; Sunday morning Worship, 10:15 a.m.
Hope Lutheran Church Grasston Dean Oelfke, Pastor 320-396-3925 hopelutherangrasston.org
Sunday Worship Service 11am Holy Communion first and third Saturdays and festival days.
Sunday Mornings: Life Class 9 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m.
Pomroy Chapel
2700 320th Ave., Brook Park A NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP For Special events &/or group studies call: 320-679-3925 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Prayer 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Fellowship following Worship
Living Water Fellowship
Hustletown Community Church Non-denominational 17945 Blue Jay Ln. Pastor Bruce Thompson 320-225-9231 Sunday School, 10:15 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.
Open Arms Church of God
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 535 8th St. SW, Pine City 320-629-2935 Monsignor Alek Suchan www.icchurchpinecitymn.org office@icchurcpinecitymn.org Mass: Saturday 5 pm, Sunday 10 am, Confession: Saturday 4-4:30pm, Sunday 9:15-9:45am
Journey North Church Current location: 840 Main St S, behind A&W. Pastor Tim Adams 320-629-6111 Sunday Services: 9 & 10:30 a.m. Nursery, toddlers and KidVenture programs during both services. www.JourneyNorthChurch.com
Living Hope Christian Center Pastor Jeremy Langmade Assembly of God 11914 Fairway Rd. SW, Pine City ¾ mile West of I-35 on Pokegama Lake Road 320-629-6136 Livinghopepinecity@gmail.com
915 W. 8th St. Rush City, MN Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Call 320-358-3818 for weekly Bible studies and youth activities.
406 Pine St., Grasston, MN 320-396-3373 Pastor Gene Sherrod Spirit Filled Worship Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Children’s ministry
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
South Pine Baptist Church
825 Golf Ave SW, Pine City 320-629-2985 Pastor Fred Hanson Sunday services: 8 and 9:30 a.m. Coffee and fellowship between services Sunday school is at 9:30 Sundays. Thursday Service: 5:30 p.m.
Meeting at Pine City Library Community Room 300 5th St SE, Pine City, MN Pastor Dennis Eng 320-336-9292 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible study at 7p.m. (Call for location) www.southpinebaptist.org
320-629-2935 19390 Ave, Beroun, MN Monsignor Alek Suchan Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m.
Pine City Evangelical Free Church 625 Golf Ave SW Pastor Joel Preston Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) 9:15 a.m. Nursery (infant-3yrs) all morning Wednesdays: AWANA (Sept-Apr) 6 p.m.; Frontline (Youth Group), Jr & Sr High 6:00 p.m. Phone: 320-629-2584 Email: office@pcefc.com, www.pcefc.com
Zion Lutheran Church 410 Main St. S, Pine City Worship 9 a.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Growing in Grace Preschool Mon-Wed- Fri a.m. Pastor Glen Kleppe 320-629-3683
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later took employment at Hazelden where she worked for 17 years. She was united in marriage to Raymond Nelson on April 24, 1982. Verna was a faithful and cherished member of Chisago Lake Lutheran Church in Center City until the time of her death. Verna often said that the years she spent with Ray were some of the happiest of her life, and happiness was something she richly deserved. She was a servant to so many, always being there to offer a ride for someone, to buy groceries, or attend church. Verna never had a cross word for anyone even if it was sometimes deserved, and only muttered quietly under her breath when dealt a bad hand when playing cards. She loved putting together puzzles and always had one sitting out being worked at her apartment at North Gate in Lindstrom where she resided for 32 years. Anyone who stopped by understood sitting quietly working on the puzzle was almost a requirement when visiting Verna. And even quiet time with her was priceless. Verna, you will be missed by many of us who were blessed to have known you. Thank you for touching our lives. Verna is survived by nephews, Larry (Janice) Odegard of Northfield, Norman (Paula) Odegard of Milaca, Steven (Mary) Odegard of Pine City, Jay ( Sheila) Odegard of Grantsburg, WI, Douglas (Amy) Odegard of Pine City, Dennis (Linda) Odegard of Pine City; nieces, Janice (Henry) Korf of Pine City, and
Cindy (Ken) Selzer of Harvey, North Dakota. She is also survived by several grand nieces and grand nephews and many other close friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray; parents, John and Jennie; and brothers, Silas, Melvin, Bernard, and Lawrence. Funeral services will be held at Chisago Lake Lutheran Church on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017 at 11:00 am with Pastor Steve Moline officiating. The funeral will be preceded by a gathering and visitation from 9:00 am to 11:00 am Wednesday morning. Organist will be Linda Dahl and soloist Erin Spohn. Pallbearers are Dennis Odegard, Steven Dahl, Larry Odegard, Steve Odegard, Doug Odegard, and Jay Odegard. Honorary pallbearers are Henry Korf and Norman Odegard. Interment will be at the Milburn Cemetery, Pine City. Arrangements are entrusted to Grandstrand Funeral Home in Lindstrom. Condolences may be expressed online at www.grandstrandfh.com.
Grace Pearson Pangerl Grace Katherine Pearson Pangerl, of Mora, formerly of Grasston, died on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. She was 95 years old. A full notice will be in next week’s paper. Arrangements by Dresser-Methven Funeral Home.
Thank you
In loving memory of
Thank you for attending my retirement party, what a fun time! Also, thank you for your visits when I was at North Memorial Hospital and Lakeside Nursing Home, also, for the many cards and flowers. What a wonderful community of friends, I appreciate all of you! Thanks so much!
Donna Nelson
Marvin V. Nelson
Nov. 20, 1947-Nov. 28, 2015
Father, Grandpa, Uncle
Jane Robbins
In memory of
Aug. 5, 1918 - Jan. 2, 2014
Loved, Never Forgotten! Love, Bruce & Family
In Our Hearts Forever! Love, Bruce & Family
Bulera
Bettschen
Ouellette
Nathaniel Knox Bulera was born on Nov. 17, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20.75 inches long. His parents are Chad and Jamie Bulera of Pine City. Nathaniel is welcomed home by his siblings Layla, 16, Toby, 15, Rowan, 12, Meike, 6, Amelia, 3, and Elisabeth, 3. His grandparents are Christine Pfeifer of Maple Grove, Mark Pfeifer of Pine City, Jim and Peggy Bulera of Isanti.
Michael John Bettschen was born on Nov. 10, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces and was 21 inches long. His parents are Kendra and Zach Bettschen of Pine City. Michael is welcomed by grandparents Barbara Motyl and Mike Motyl of Pine City, Lori and Russ Bettschen of Long Prairie.
David Anthony Ouellette was born on Nov. 12, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces and was 21 inches long. His parents are Nancy Xiong and David Anthony Ouellette of Mora. David is welcomed by siblings Brody, Mason, Orin, Aidan and Lily Ouellette. His grandparents are Va and Koua Xiong, John and Pam Ouellette and Norman and Cheryl Johnson.
Restaurants vie to be chili champs Mylie’s Catering, More Than Sprouts, Pine City American Legion, Froggy’s Bar and Grill, Floppy Crappie Lakeside Pub and Vannelli’s Landing all offered free chili samples to visitors at the Robinson Park for the Holiday Madness “Chamber Chili Cook-off. MIKE GAINOR | THE PIONEER
PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Nov. 27 - Dec. 3 Theft, burglary, vandalism
Nov. 27, 12:52 p.m., report of property damage, Main St., Pine City North. Nov. 27., 6:00 p.m., report of fraud, State Highway 70 Rock Creek East. No v. 28, 12:26 p.m., report of theft, Brook Park Rd., Pokegama Twp West. Nvo. 28, 3:52 p.m., report of burglary, Spring Valley Ln, Pine City Twp East. Dec. 1, 10:36 a.m., report of driveoffs, 8th St., Pine City North. Dec. 3, 2:07 p.m., report of theft, 6th Ave, PIne City South, Pine City South.
Miscellaneous
Nov. 27, 2:46 pm., report of disturbance, River Island Rd., Pine City Twp West. Nov. 27, 3:12 p.m., report of harrassment, Northridge Ct., Pine City North. Nov. 28, 12:37 p.m., report of threats, Sherwood St. Royalton Twp. Nov. 28, 11:55 p.m., report of domestic, Highwood Shores Rd., Pokegama Twp West. Nov. 29, 10:03 a.m., report of disturbance, Birchwood Trail, Pine City Twp East. Nov. 29 9:12 p.m., report of suspicious activity, Pokegama Lake Rd., Pokegama Twp. West. Nov. 30, report of suspicious activity, Henriette Rd, Pine City North. Dec. 2, 1:51 p.m., report of threats, Johnson St., Pine City South. Dec. 2, 7:51 p.m., report of predatory offender, State Highway 70, Rock Creek East. Dec. 2, report of predatory offender,
Liberty Rd, Pine City Twp East. Dec. 3, 2:31 p.m., report of harrassment, 6th Ave, Pine city South.
Fires and accidents Nov. 28, 4:34 p.m., report of Vehicle Prowl/Entry, Brook Dr., Pokegama Twp West. Dec. 2, 7:19 p.m., report of a grass fire, Raspberry Rd, Royalton Twp.
Jail roster Nov. 27, Darrell John Riebe, Warrant, remand bail, traffic-drivers license-driving after cancellation-inimical to public safety. Nov. 27, Brandon Scott Loken, awaiting trial/court, remand bail, stolen property/poss/other prop/$501-$2... Nov. 27, Miranda Louis Johnston, warrant, remand-hold, drugs-5th degree-possess schedu.. Nov. 27, Larry Howard Mccurdy, Pine County warrant, remand-bail-RPR, Assault-domestic assault-misd, disturb-disorderly conduct, released Nov. 28. Nov. 27, James Troy Johnson, PIne County warrant, no days-sent com, theft-$500 or less-M, released Nov. 28 Nov. 28, Justin Arthur Stoddard, Warrant, remand-hold, Pharmacy,-legend drugs-unlawful p...,theft-take/use/transfer movable pro..., misconduct public officer/employeeNov. 28, Xavier Maximillian Little, Probation violation, sentence, disorderly conduct-offensive/abusiv...
Nov. 28, Brandon Scott Legore, Awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, drugs-5th degree-possess schedu...,sentence, Government-false name to police officer-G... Nov. 28, Nicole Patricia Anderson, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, possess firearm, hunting-transportation of firearms-M... Nov. 28, Dennis Wayne Davis, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand bail, assault-domestic assault-misd, released Nov. 30 Nov. 28, Brian Keith Roseland, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-bail, stolen property-possess-vehicle-unk amount, released Nov. 30 Nov. 28, Johnny Lee Hulbert, jr, probation/parole violation, drugs-1st degree-possess 50 g.., remand-RPR, probation violation-Fe..,released Nov. 29 Nov. 28, Bradly James Paulson, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, drugs, 5th degree-possess sched...,released Nov. 29 Nov. 29, Brandon Christopher Lehman, Hold for other agency, probation violation-Fe... Nov. 29, Travis Ely Swanson, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable cause, drugs-5th degree-possess, assault-domestic assault-GM, released Dec. 1 Nov. 29, Myra Joe Anderson, Pine County warrant, sentence, check forgery,-make or alter a check, offer forged check-Fe.., released Nov. 30 Nov. 30, Deserae Dawn Thayer,
awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, theft-take/Drive motor vehicle-no o... Nov. 30, James Dean Lafave, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-bail, domestic assault-misdemeaner-comm..,assault-5th degree-inflict or attempt bod..., released Dec. 2 Nov. 30, Jeremy Grey Katenbauer, hold for other agency, theft-$500 or less-M, assault-domestic assaul-GM, released Dec. 1 Nov. 30, Joshua John Larson, warrant, Pin county writ, stolen property/possess/vehicle/unk amt, unknown property-$25, fleeing a peace officer in a moto.., released Dec. 1 Nov. 30, Thomas William Snyder, warrant, traffic- DWI-4th degree drive while imp., released Dec. 1 Nov. 1, Daniel Lee Stover, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand -bail, domestic assault-Felony, released Dec. 1 Nov. 30, Joseph Michael Lamebrand, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic-driving after revocation, released Nov. 30 Dec. 1, Alayna Michelle Witte, Pine County warrant, fraud-financial trans card fraud-$2... Dec. 1, Susan Marie Sauve, Hold for other agency, disturb-disorderly conduct, assault-5th degree-commits-attempts or thre... Dec. 1, Paul Carry Lavell, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, trafficDWI-4th degree drive while impaired, DUI-third-degree driving wh...,open
bottle-possess Dec. 1, Joseph Morris Gordon, Jr.,awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assault-terrorist threats reckless dis... Dec. 1, Lee Yang Chang, awaiting trial/court, hold other agency, traffic-driving after revocation, probable cause, drugs-5th degree-possess/ procure/control su... Dec. 1, Rose Lee Beaupre, Pine County warrant, drugs-5th degree-possess schedu... Dec. 1, Derek Duel Abram, hold for other agency, drugs-5th degree-poss, sentence, assault-domestic assault-Fe... Dec. 2, Patience Marie Warhol, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, domestic abuse no contact order-v... Dec. 2, Travis James Sutton, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs-5th degree-possess schedu... Dec. 2, Dennis Wayne Harth, Pine County warrant, fleeing police officer in motor veh.., stolen property-possess-other property-$501 to..., drugs5th degree-possess/schedu...,assault-domestic assault-GM Dec. 2, Bruce Marvin Lafave, Pine County warrant, traffic-drivers license-driving after cancellation-inimical to public safety, released Dec. 2 Dec. 3, Ronald Joseph Long, hold, warrant, traffic-insurance-uninsured vehicle
There have been 2299 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2017.
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MINUTES OF PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 7, 2017 10:00 a.m. Pine County History Museum 6333 H C Anderson Alle, Askov, MN 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 County Administrator David Minke. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Chair Ludwig called for public comment. Finlayson resident Bill Dodge stated he is interested in opening a wedding venue in a shoreland area and was present to answer any questions at the public hearing when considering an amendment to the Shoreland Ordinance. Hinckley VFW Post 4118 Commander Terry Bullock was present and inquired as to how to contact the veteran’s liaison for the new Sandstone government building. Commissioner Mohr moved to approve the amended Agenda. Second by Commissioner Hallan. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Ludwig moved to approve the Minutes of the October 17,2017 county board meeting and Summary for publication. Second by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Hallan moved to approve the Minutes of the October 24,2017 Special Meeting Committee of the Whole (Budget and Land Services Discussion). Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Mikrot moved to approve the Minutes of the October 24,2017 Special Meeting Committee of the Whole (Local Government Officials). Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Minutes of Boards, Reports and Correspondence Pine County Chemical Health Coalition Minutes -October 9, 2017 Pine County Land Surveyor Monthly Report -October, 2017 Commissioner Chaffee moved to acknowledge the Boards, Reports and Correspondence. Second by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Hallan requested Consent Agenda Item #2, Application for Local-Option Disaster Abatement be moved to the Regular Agenda for discussion. This item was moved to the Regular Agenda, item 2A. Commissioner Hallan moved to approve the amended Consent Agenda. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Approve Disbursements Journal Report October 1, 2017 - October 31, 2017. Applications for Local-Option Disaster Abatement: Item removed from Consent Agenda and placed as Regular Agenda, item 2A for discussion. Approve a three-year (20182020) Law Enforcement Contract with the City of Sandstone. The City of Sandstone is contracting for a 10-hour per day, 5-day-per-week contract. The contract rates are as follows: 2018: $50.88 per hour; 2019: $53.42 per hour; and 2020: $56.09. Approve Sophie’s Manor Contract with Pine County Public Health to provide immunization services to employees of Sophie’s Manor (Mantoux - $25 per employee; Hepatitis B - $55 per vaccine). Approve the 2018 Agreement Between Pine County Health & Human Services and Jennifer White for Clinical Supervision Services. The cost is $120 per hour for a maximum of two hours per month. Approve Public Health Nurse Dawn Moffett to attend the Health Families America (HFA) Parent Survey Training. Total cost: approx. $645. Training costs will be covered by the home visiting funds the county will receive in November, 2017. Approve the hiring of Lynn
www.pinecitymn.com Thieman, Veterans Service Officer/ Health & Human Services Office Support Specialist position, effective November 13, 2017, $13.81 per hour, Grade 2. Public Hearing on County Fees Chief Deputy Paul Widenstrom stated the Pine County Sheriffs Office Civil Process and Records Division Fee Schedule has not been modified since 2011. The requested fee changes relate to the Civil Process fee schedule. Fees for Sheriff Sales, Redemption, Records Fees Photo/Audio/Video and Other areas (water event permits, temporary structure/raft permit, explosive permit, tow fees and non-sufficient funds) remain unchanged. Discussion was held as to the number of civil process services each year and the current process for service of documents. Chair Ludwig opened the public hearing at 10: 12 a.m. and called for public comment. There being no public comments, Chair Ludwig closed the public hearing at 10: 13 a.m. Additional discussion relating to distribution of documents for service and if the additional service fees will be sufficient to cover the actual costs incurred; Chief Deputy Widenstrom stated the fee-to-cost ratio were adequate. Motion by Commissioner Hallan to approve the revised Civil Process fee schedule, effective January 1, 2018: (other areas of the fee schedule remain unchanged) CIVIL PROCESS Flat fee -up to 3 attempts (addresses south of State Hwy. 48) $60.00 Flat fee -up to 3 attempts (addresses north of State Hwy. 48) $75.00 Additional person at same address $10.00 Additional attempts -only by request $25.00 each Execution Commission (based on the total amount seized, collected or stipulated to by the parties as a result of the Sheriff’s Levy) 5% Levy (for execution of judgment-clerical fee) $10.00 Duplicate Affidavit/Certificates $10.00 Writ of Recovery in Eviction Lockout (Deputy Tiem per hour) Actual Restitution Attachment (Deputy Time per hour) Actual Posting (3 Notices) $50.00 Copy Fee $.25 per page Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Public Hearing for Shoreland Ordinance Amendment Land Services Director Kelly Schroeder reviewed the requested changes of the following ordinances: A. Shoreland Ordinance Allow inclusion of Commercial Hospitality and/or Event Centers by conditional use permit. B. Subdivision and Platting Ordinance Define the road frontage requirements for minor subdivisions in the shoreland areas to clarify frontage requirements and address subdivisions of properties where the street does not extend the width of the parcel due to a bend in the road or the end of the road. C. Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems Ordinance Address septic system capacity requirements for the total number of bedrooms in connected buildings including proposed additions. Definition, criteria, list of uses, length of effect, and rescission of conditional use permits was discussed. Septic system capacity requirements for different size dwellings, and the necessary steps if a bedroom addition occurs, was discussed. Chair Ludwig opened the public hearing at 10:25 a.m. Bill Dodge introduced himself, stating he was interested in opening a wedding venue which would be a conditional use under the proposed amendment and was present to answer any questions from the board. There were no additional questions for Mr. Dodge. There being no further comment,
Chair Ludwig closed the public hearing at 10:27 p.m. Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to approve adoption of Ordinance 2017-06 amending the Pine County Shoreland Management Ordinance, the Pine County Subdivision and Platting Ordinance, and the Pine County Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems Ordinance. Motion by Commissioner Hallan to approve the Application for Local-Option Disaster Abatement for James & Corinne Wentzlaff, 11133 Elm Circle, Pine City, PID 28.0827.000, pay 2016. Motion by Commissioner Hallan to approve the Memorandum of Agreement Between East Central Schools ISD #2580 and Pine County (John Wright Building in Sandstone) to extend the deadline for East Central Schools to vacate the John Wright Building by June 30, 2018. Second by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion carried 5-0. The Negotiations Committee made the recommendation to delegate to the County Administrator the authority to enter into the following Agreements: A. Memorandum of Agreement between the County of Pine and AFSCME MN COUNCIL 65, Local #1647 representing the Courthouse Unit, Human Services Unit, Highway Maintenance Unit and Sheriff’s Administrative Support Unit relating to health insurance contributions for 2018,2019 and 2020. B. Memorandum of Agreement for health insurance on the same terms with any other bargaining unit with a contract expiring at the end of 2017. C. Memorandum of Agreement between the County of Pine and AFSCME MN COUNCIL 65, Local #1647 representing the Courthouse Unit, Human Services Unit, Highway Maintenance Unit and Sheriff’s Administrative Support Unit relating to the bidding out of dental and vision insurance in 2019. D. Agreement between the County of Pine and the Pine County’s Confidential Employees (Legal Assistants) January 1, 2018 December 31, 2020. Authorize Board Chair and County Administrator to sign. Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to approve the recommendations of the Negotiations Committee. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Mohr to approve the Safe and Secure Courthouse Initiative Grant Agreement with the State of Minnesota and authorize the Board Chair and County Administrator to sign. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Hallan to ratify acceptance of the $22,745 technical assistance grant to assist Pine County create a strategic implementation and action plan for housing and affirm the members of the steering committee. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0. With no further business, Chair Ludwig adjourned the meeting at 10:45 a.m. The next regular meeting of the county board is scheduled for Tuesday, November 21, 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 The full text of the board’s Minutes are available at the County Administrator’s Office and the county’s website (www.co.pine.rnn.us). Copies may also be requested from the administrator’s office. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on November 30, 2017 MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE ASSUMED NAME AMENDMENT TO ASSUMED NAME MINNESOTA STATUTES CHAPTER 333 The filing of an assumed name
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does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. 1. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Royal Waters Canines 2. Principal place of business (A PO Box by itself is not acceptable): 12294 Pokegama Lake Rd Pine City MN 55063 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. (Required) Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary: NWayde Lerbs Enterprises, LLC 12294 Pokegama Lake Rd Pine City MN 55063 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Date: 11/02/2017 /s/ Wadye S Lerbs Wayde S Lerbs, President Email Address for Official Notices: wayde57@gmail.com Contact name: Wayde S Lerbs Phone Number: 7636391401 Entities that own, lease, or have any financial interest in agricultural land or land capable of being farmed must register with the MN Dept. of Agriculture’s Corporate Farm Program. Minnesota Business Snapshot To better serve Minnesotans, the Secretary of State's Office has created the "Minnesota Business Snapshot," a short and simple survey produced with the input of business owners, business organizations, non-profits, and research from across the state. These five questions will take less than three minutes to complete, and you may answer any or all of them. There is no penalty if you choose not to provide this information. However, the answers you do provide will create a useful pool of information for potential customers and inform the analysis of our quarterly "Minnesota Economic and Condition Reports". We do not independently verify the answers applicants provide. Again, this survey is voluntary and the answers are considered public data. Thank you. 1. How many Minnesota - based full time employees ( or FTE equivalents) does this entity currently have? 0-5 2. Does the owner or a member of the ownership group of this entity self-identify as a member of any of the following communities? N/A 3. Using NAICS codes below, please select the code that best describes this entity. If you believe this entity falls into more than one category, please select the category that generates the majority of the entity's revenue. Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (Code 11) 4. Is this entity a full time or part time endeavor for those primarily responsible for operating this entity? Part time 5. If applicable, what were this entity's gross revenues for the past year? $0-$10,000 Work Item 978316200038 Original File Number 978316200038 STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE FILED 11/16/2017 11:59 PM Steve Simon
Secretary of State Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 7 and 14, 2017 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT COURT FILE NO. Estate of Mark S. Dennis Decedent. NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF DESCENT Matthew Dennis (“Petitioner”) has filed a Petition for Determination of Descent. It is Ordered that on January 29, 2018, at 9:00 AM, a hearing will be held in this Court at Pine County Government Center, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, Minnesota 55063. The petition represents that the Decedent died intestate more than three (3) years ago leaving property in Minnesota. The petition requests the Court, determine the descent of such property, and assign the property to the persons entitled. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the petition will be granted. Notice shall be given by publishing this NOtice and Order as provided by law and be mailing a copy of this Notice and Order to each interested person be United States mail at least 14 days before the time set for the hearing. BY THE COURT Dated: November 30, 2017 HEATHER M WYNN Judge of District Court By: K Nelson Deputy Clerk LU ANN BLEGEN Court Administrator By: K Nelson Deputy Clerk ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER Ann M. Tessneer MN# 0264519 440 Emerson Street N., Suite 1 Cambridge, MN 55008 Telephone: (763) 552-8933 Facsimile: (763) 552-8932 e-mail: ann@tessneerlawoffice. com Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court Nelson, Kim Pine Court Administration Nov 30 2017 8:09 AM Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 7, 14, ANOKA COUNTY DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: JUVENILE CASE NO. 02JV17-1277 Summons and Notice Termination of Parental Rights Matter In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: Kristina Marie Krone NOTICE TO: Kristina Marie Krone, above-named parent(s) or legal custodian(s). 1. A Termination of Parental Rights Petition has been filed in the Office of the Clerk of Juvenile Court located at Anoka Count Courthouse, 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, Minnesota 55303, alleging that parental rights of the above-names parent(s) or legal custodian(s) to the child(ren) named in the petition should be permanently severed. 2. Notice is hereby given that the matter of said Termination of Parental Rights Petition will be called for hearing before the Juvenile Court located at Anoka County Courthouse, 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303, on January 4th, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. or as soon after as the Matter can be heard. 3. YOU ARE ORDERED to appear before the Juvenile Court at the scheduled time and date. 4. You have a right to be represented by counsel. 5. If you fail to appear at the hearing, the Court may still conduct the hearing and grant appropri-
ate relief, including permanently severing the parental rights of the above-named parent(s) or legal custodian(s) and taking permanent custody of the child/ren named in the Petition. DATED: November 27, 2017 WITNESS, the Honorable Barry A. Sullivan Judge of District Court By: Lori O’Brien/by Rose Court Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on November 30, December 7,14
NOTICE Sealed bids will be received by the Pine County Board of Commissioners, Administrator’s Office at 635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 200, Pine City, MN 55063 until 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 29, 2017 for publication of the financial statement (first and second publication), the proceedings of the County Board and such other notices as are required by law to be published during 2018. Please indicate “Sealed Bids - Publishing 2018” in the lower left corner of your envelope. David J. Minke, Administrator Pine County, Minnesota Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 7 and 14, 2017
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 58-CV-17-510 SUMMONS SUPERIOR CHOICE CREDIT UNION Plaintiff, vs. ALIDA B. COLTON Defendant, SUMMONS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon Plaintiff’s attorneys an Answer to the Complaint which is on file in the office of the court administrator of the above-named court within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. DATED: December 4, 2017. Parrish J. Jones State Bar Nos. MN 0386384 823 Belknap Street, Suite 222 Superior, WI 54880 Telephone: 715-394-7751 Facsimile: 715-394-3414 Email: pjones@superiorlawoffices.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 7, 14, and 21, 2017
NOTICE OF FILING FOR ROYALTON TOWNSHIP OFFICES Notice is hereby given to qualified voters of Royalton Township, Pine County, State of Minnesota, that filing for town office will be held for a two-week period. Affidavits of Candidacy shall be filed with the Town Clerk at: Royalton Town Hall; 6052 Royalton Road; Braham, between Tuesday, January 2, 2018, and Tuesday, January 16, 2018, by appointment only. Call 320-396-2982 for appointment. Filing will close January 16, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. Clerk’s Office will also be open for filing January 16, 2018, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Filing fee: $2.00 Offices to be filled at the Tuesday, March 13, 2018, Annual Election: 1 Supervisor – 3-year term 1 Clerk – 2-year term Royalton Township Clerk, Duane Swanson Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 7, 2017
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Along with the winter’s blanket of snow comes the risk of ice dams. Ice dams are ridges of ice that form at the edge of a roof, preventing melting snow from draining off the roof. Melting occurs when warm air from indoors escapes through the attic and melts snow on the roof. That water can then leak into
homes, damaging walls, ceilings and insulation. Summer is the best time to prevent ice dams – by increasing the ceiling insulation, making ceilings airtight and/or adding natural roof ventilation. Plugging leaks and adding insulation can reduce energy use in homes by 20 to 30 percent. A snow rake can be used to remove excess snow from the
roof. However, even if care is taken, roofing materials may be damaged in the process. It is not advisable to get up on your roof to remove snow. Sometimes it’s best to leave things to professionals. Before hiring a company to deal with ice dams on your roof, here are some things you should do first: • Check out the company’s re-
cord with the BBB at bbb.org or by calling 800-646-6222. • Make sure the company has insurance and their workers are covered under workers’ compensation. • Get multiple estimates. • Ask how much experience each company has working on roofs and ice dams, as well as what techniques they’ll be using to remove the ice dams.
Less intrusive techniques may reduce potential damage to your roofing. • Watch out for someone who pulls up in a truck and tells you they can ‘save you some money.’ You may regret it. For more on ice dams – how they’re formed and how to avoid them – visit extension. umn.edu/distribution/housingandclothing/00056.html.
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Holiday Madness joggers jingle all the way More than 20 festive athletes put on costumes and lights and took part in the Jingle Bell Jog on Dec. 2. Kris Bombard (below) was named the individual costume winner, but all of the joggers got into the spirit of the event (and the season) in their own unique way.
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