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The nitty-gritty of Pine County’s gravel pits BY AILENE CROUP NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM
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Fun in the sun at the 52nd Fish Derby With a brand new fishing pole in hand, young angler Maddie prepared to try her luck at the Snake River Conservation Club Fish Derby on Jan. 28 on Pokegama Lake. Though few fish were biting, the sunshine kept everyone smiling through the annual event. More on Page 2.
Gravel pits are considered mining operations and, though not a precious metal, gravel is integral in Minnesota’s transportation industry. Classified as a natural resource, glacial deposits of gravel in Pine County are something regulating commissions like the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Land and Minerals has on their radar. So does Pine County. Caleb Anderson who works for Pine County Planning and Zoning Department organized a workshop, inviting elected officials, Pine County’s newly combined zoning commission members, zoning administrators, mine and excavation operators and interested citizens. Twenty people attended along with county officials and DNR presenters. Of the townships represented, several responded that they did have ordinances controlling the excavation of gravel. Anderson said there are 100 active gravel pits in Pine County and he decided the training seminar would be worthwhile. Heather Ahrens, who serves a mineral potential manager with the DNR, said they had mapped gravel deposits is 19 counties, two were in progress and 13 counties had requested the mapping. She mentioned that funding wasn’t available currently. In 1984, Minnesota enacted a statute that controlled land use “to pro-
tect aggregate resources” including gravel. The statute says it is meant to introduce aggregate (gravel) protection into local comprehensive planning and land use controls. The statute allows the DNR to identify and classify “aggregate lands” without consideration of their present land use. Once it is complete, the planning authority of the county and municipality, along with the county engineer, are notified of the classifications. Land owners will be notified by the planning authority through publication in the newspaper or by mail of their land’s classification. It takes a resolution by the county board to initiate the DNR aggregate mapping. The maps are available on the DNR website at http://www.dnr. state.mn.us/lands_minerals/aggregate_maps/online_maps/index.html Ahrens talked about managing gravel where there are “competing resources” such as vegetation and wetlands. Also competing are planted crops or housing on gravel deposits. Municipalities should have regulations in their gravel ordinances that include annual reporting, financial assurance requirements and plans for reclamation of the land once the gravel has been depleted, Ahrens explained. Kate Fairman is an environmental review director and outlined when an environmental review would be necessary to open a gravel pit. SEE GRAVEL, PAGE 14
Powerful drama takes oneact students to next stage BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM
On Jan. 27, Pine City’s OneAct performers took the stage in competition for the first time, delivering a powerful performance that earned them a second-place trophy and a trip to the Section Tournament on Feb. 3 in St. Cloud.
This is the second time in four years of directing the one-act that Becky Schueller has taken the team to the Section Tournament, but she gave the credit to the students, their passionate performance, and their brave and topical choice of plays to perform. PHOTO PROVIDED
The cast of Pine City’s 2018 One-Act celebrate winning second place and moving on to sections.
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Pine City’s Dell Gross brings a career’s worth of carefully crafted images to Pine Center for the Arts starting Feb. 9.
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Growing up, Dell Gross would have been happy to spend his days playing ball, but his grandmother recognized in him an artistic talent that she was determine to cultivate. “She arranged for my first art classes, which seemed to be more of a chore than a talent I wanted to develop,” Gross said. It wasn’t until attending courses at the University of Minnesota that he began to embrace what his grandmother sought to nurture. “As a student at the University of Minnesota, I noticed photographs displayed on the walls of the campus. This discovery changed my college major and my life’s direction,” he said. He studied painting, drawing, sculpture, pottery, photography and other forms of artistic expression, graduating with a degree in fine arts. He found that photography was his true calling,
and he headed to sunny Santa Barbara to study his craft at the Brooks Institute of Photography. He graduated with a degree in filmmaking and worked on movies in Hawaii and Seattle. His heart remained in photography though, leading him to return to Minnesota to pursue married life, a family and a career in photography. For 38 years, Gross Productions has served the Pine City and Minnesota area photographing weddings, high school seniors, and other portraiture and illustrative photography, as well as producing videos used in the community. Gross will share his artistic vision at the Pine Center for the Arts the month of February. The public is welcome to the gallery opening reception 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9 at the Pine Center for the Arts. Refreshments will be served, and the event is free and open to the public. For more information, go to pinecenter. org.
Voice of the Derby The irrepressible Eldon Johnson welcomed visitors to the 52nd Fish Derby and read out the names off a steady stream of prize-winning tickets.
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Prizes were given to the oldest angler and the youngest angler at the Pokegama Lake event, who turned out to be Stanley Teeman, age 94, and Kensi Johnson, age 2 and-ahalf.
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FEB. 1 & 2 Snowshoe Adventures Practice walking in snowshoes while learning about winter wildlife on the 1.25 mile trail at the Crex Meadows Visitor Center in Grantsburg, Wisconsin on Thursday, Feb. 1 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Then, on Friday, Feb. 2 the trail will be candlelit for peaceful evening walking or snowshoeing from 6 to 8 p.m. Hot chocolate and baked goods will be available in the visitor center. All ages welcome. Snowshoes provided on a first come, first serve basis. For information contact Lauren at lauren.finch@ wisconsin.gov or 715-463-2739.
FEB. 2 ‘Big Band Experience’ at PCHS On Friday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m., the Pine City Arts Council and Community Ed. will present the “Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience” at the Pine City High School auditorium. The Pine Area Lions will host a dessert reception before and after the performance by the Emmy award-winning singer of the vocal group Tonic Sol-fa. Tickets are available at Cabin Coffees, The Flower Box or at the door.
SE, Pine City) for those in the Hinckley and southern Pine County. Those living in or north of Sandstone Township will meet at the Askov Community Center (6369 Merchants Road). The Republican Party caucus will be held at 7 p.m. at Hinckley/Finlayson High School (201 Main St. East, Hinckley).
Winter Wildlifers From 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, families are offered a chance to discover wildlife through stories, songs, handson activities, games, crafts and snacks. Winter Wildlifers is a free, no-registration, no-obligation program for ages 2-8 that encourages families to get out and enjoy nature at Crex Meadows, 102 Crex Ave., Grantsburg, Wisconsin. For information email lauren.finch@wisconsin. gov or call 715-463-2739.
‘Crochet & Knit Night’ It’s “Crochet & Knit Night” on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at the Pine City Public Library at 6 p.m. Yarn lovers of all ages and experience levels are invited to bring a project and join the free group. Call 320-629-6403 with any questions.
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Moraloppet Ski for the Cause The Moraloppet Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation cross-country Ski for the Cause breast cancer fundraising event is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Vasaloppet Nordic Ski Center in Mora. The 5k tour, for all ages and abilities, plus the 10k and 20k timed races, all start at 11 a.m. Become involved as an individual skier, ski on a team, or donate to a skier/team. Registration and pledges can be made at vasaloppet.us.
We R Able, Adults with Disabilities, sponsors a support group, Focus on Ability, on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 1 - 3:30 p.m. at the Chisago County Senior Center in North Branch. This is an opportunity for persons with a variety of health challenges to share stories, listen, meet new friends and offer encouragement to one another. For questions, call Kelly at 320-358-1211.
FEB. 7 & 8 Memorial blood drives
FEB. 4 Open skating/open hockey On Sunday, Feb. 4 there is open skating at 12 p.m. followed by youth open hockey at 1 p.m. at the Pine City Civic Center. Call 320-629-6995 for cost or more information, or visit www. pinecityciviccenter.weebly.com.
There will be Memorial Blood Center blood drives in Pine City at Pine Technical & Community College on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and at Pine City High School on Thursday, Feb. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information or to sign up to donate, call 1-888-GIVE-BLD or visit www.MBC.org.
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On Sunday, Feb. 4 and Wednesday, Feb. 7 there is adult open hockey from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Pine City Civic Center. Call 320-629-6995 for cost or more information, or visit www. pinecityciviccenter.weebly.com.
On Thursday, Feb. 8, The Magnificent Red Hatters will enjoy lunch at 11:30 a.m. at the Fuse Bar & Grill, 44015 Forest Blvd, Harris. RSVP to Jackie Forner at 320-629-3051.
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FEB. 6 2018 caucus night On Tuesday, Feb. 6 the public is encouraged to attend local political caucuses. The DFL caucus will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Pine Technical and Community College (900 4th St.
Early Childhood Family Education invites kids ages 2-7 to the Pine City Elementary School multi purpose room for a beach party from 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8. There will be activities, prizes and a snack at the event. Parents are free and
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FEB. 9 Designer Bag Bingo Designer Bag Bingo, to support the Pine City Ambassador program, will take place on Friday, Feb. 9 at the Pine City Country Club at 7 p.m. Seating is limited and advance registration is required. Call the Chamber of Commerce at 320-322-4040 to reserve tickets today.
Creative Canvas at PCftA Paint a four seasons-themed series of trees at Pine Center for the Arts, 265 5th St. SE, Pine City, on Friday, Feb. 9, 7:30-9:30 p.m., with local artist Rachel Bigelow. Attendees will enjoy wine, appetizers and a friendly atmosphere for a relaxing night out with friends. Space is limited; call 320-629-4924 or visit www.pinecenter.org for cost, information or to register.
FEB. 10 ‘The Great Chocolate Cook-off’ First Presbyterian Church, Pine City, will host “The Great Chocolate Cook-off” on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enter a favorite chocolate cake, cookie or candy recipe for a chance to win cash prizes in each category, as well as a grand prize winner award. Entry forms are available at www. firstprespinecity.org or at the church office. For a small fee, the public is invited for tasting during the competition. Call 320-629-3592 with any questions.
Church, Pine City. Speaker Lisa Nos Tollefson will present “The Importance of a Caregiver... Understanding Your Child’s Development Through the Power of the Caregiving Relationship.” Proceeds benefit Children of Joy preschool and tours will be offered. For more information call 320-629-2985.
Storybook time & dream catchers at Mille Lacs Enjoy Native American stories at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post from noon to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10. Then, from 1 to 3 p.m., children ages 8 and up can weave a dream catcher to take home. The woven web is believed to protect the dream world of the person who sleeps beneath it. Call 320-532-3632 or millelacs@ mnhs.org for more information.
FEB. 10 & 11 Ojibwe moccasin workshop at Mille Lacs Learn the art of leather working by making a pair of Ojibwe-style moccasins at this twoday workshop on Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 10 and 11, at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post. Refreshments and a light lunch are provided on both days and discount hotel rooms are available on Saturday at Grand Casino Mille Lacs for participants. Registration is required three days prior to the workshop. Call 320-532-3632 or visit www.mnhs.org/millelacs for more information.
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On Saturday, Feb. 10 the Pine City Lions will host an ice fishing contest from 8 a.m. to noon on the north end of Cross Lake, Pine City. Two-person teams will compete to catch sunfish and crappies. Registration forms must be received by Friday, Feb. 9 and are available online at www.pinecitylions.com.
Kids in grades 1-6 are invited to Lego Club at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 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.
Queen Charlotte’s Birthday Ball Enjoy an evening of early 19th-century entertainment with a lively country dance at the North West Company Fur Post, 12551 Voyageur Lane, Pine City, on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Country dancing was a favorite diversion for the genteel classes in the early 1800s. Dance steps will be taught and called at the ball. Complimentary refreshments will be available. Period or semi-formal attire is requested. Reservations are required; call 320-629-6356 or register online: www.mnhs.org.
St. Valentine’s women’s brunch By freewill donation, a St. Valentine’s women’s brunch will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10, 9 a.m., at Our Redeemer Lutheran
Refuge Network Family Law Clinic The Refuge Network is sponsoring a free, open to the public, Family Law Clinic on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 4-6 p.m., at Family Pathways (214 Railroad Ave. NW, Mora, MN 55051). Attendees will learn the basics on Dissolution and Custody, receive helpful materials and have questions answered by an attorney. There may be an opportunity for two individuals to meet with an attorney individually after the main presentation. Consultations will be on a first come, first serve basis. For further information visit www.therefugenetwork.org or call 320-679-1737.
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THURSDAY 2/1 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City Pine City Music Boosters: Pine City Pizza Pub, 6:30 p.m. SATURDAY 2/3 Model RR club: Askov, 10 a.m., Pine County History Museum SUNDAY 2/4 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. MONDAY 2/5 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. Pine City Blue Star Moms: Pine City VFW Post, 6:30 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church TUESDAY 2/6 Pine County Board: Pine City, Pine County Courthouse, 10 a.m. NA: 725 2nd Ave. SW, Pine City, 7 p.m., 320-279-3823, Carrie WEDNESDAY 2/7 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 Council: 6:30 p.m., Pine Government Ctr., Pine City Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine City VFW Hall AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center
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I’ve been to the Snake River Conservation Club ice fishing derby on Pokegama Lake more than a few times now, but I can hardly think of another occasion when I heard these words out on the ice: “What a perfect day.” I’m sure there are many of us who have come out to the derby other years and, after standing for a few in a biting winter Editor’s minutes wind, took a sip of beverSoapbox age to find it had started to freeze over. Those are the Mike times when the true ice anglers are revealed, the real Gainor heroes of the Minnesota winter, the ones who aren’t about to let a below-zero wind chill keep them from trying to snag a lunker. Me, I usually head indoors for a bit. But not this past weekend. Sunday, Jan. 28 was a windless day of bright sunshine with a high of about 20 degrees. The fish weren’t exactly cooperating – the biggest haul was a 15 ounce (yes, ounce) Northern. But that didn’t really matter. It was just being out there, spending time with friends and famiInfrastructure is one of the smartest investments we ly, that made it perfect. can make in our country. It allows businesses to grow The days have been getting longer for and compete. It keeps us safe. It creates millions of jobs more than a month now, but there’s still a – good paying jobs that cannot be outlot of winter left – and plenty of winter activsourced overseas. And, it’s bipartisan. ities in Pine City to enjoy. It’s one of the first things President I’m sure all of our readers are well-acTrump said he wanted to get done after quainted with our Out & About section on he was elected. Page 3, but make sure you keep track of it The time has come to work together to over the next few weeks to give yourself the get this done, and get it done right. We chance to make the most of winter. cannot let another year go by without • This Friday at 7 p.m. at the Pine City action. Auditorium there’s what promises to be an The good news is, there are bipartiincredible concert, “Shaun JohnsonAmy Big Klobuchar U.S. san solutions already on the table. As a Band Experience.” Shaun is a member of the Emmy-winning vocal group Tonic Sol-fa Senator member of the Commerce and Agriculture committees, I have long support(who you may remember from their amazAmy ed leveraging direct funding and pubing shows a few years back in Pine City), so lic-private partnerships to rebuild and ought to be great. Klobuchar reinvest in our infrastructure. One bi• The Pine City Lions are planning their partisan idea I’ve been working on is to new ice fishing contest on Cross Lake on create an infrastructure bank that would help increase Feb. 10 – with a top prize of $3,000. They hope private sector infrastructure spending. It would also dito make it a major, ongoing event. For more rect funding to projects in rural areas so that smaller information visit www.pinecitylions.com. communities can make much-needed infrastructure im• One event I’m especially looking forward provements. This type of innovative financing tool could to is something called “The Great Chocolate jumpstart critical projects in Minnesota and across the Cook-off” on Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. country. at First Presbyterian Church. There will be But we can’t rely on public-private partnerships alone enough cooks competing, I’m sure, so I hope to fund projects. Direct federal funding is essential, esto help out with the tasting side of things. pecially in rural America. In many parts of our country • That same day in Mora they’ll be holding where communities are spread out and not as densely the 2018 Vasaloppet, with cross-country racpopulated, it can be difficult to attract private investes starting at 10 a.m. They always do an inment. These communities depend on federal dollars to credible job organizing the Vasaloppet, with maintain and upgrade their infrastructure and stay plenty of side-events for the merely curious, competitive. That is why I will not support proposals so if you haven’t been out there before conthat are unfair to rural communities. sider giving it a try. One area that relies on direct federal investment is ru-
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ral broadband. Broadband is the perfect infrastructure investment. It creates jobs, opens new economic opportunities for the communities we connect, and keeps America competitive in an increasingly digital world. Just this week, as co-chair of the Senate Broadband Caucus, I led a bipartisan effort to get dedicated, stand-alone funding for broadband deployment in an infrastructure proposal to ensure telecommunications infrastructure is prioritized alongside needed upgrades to our roads, rail, waterways, and bridges. A serious plan for the 21st century is not a complete without addressing the broadband connectivity issues facing rural America. I know we can work across the aisle to invest in America’s infrastructure because we’ve done it before. In 2012, Congress passed bipartisan legislation I worked on to allow the St. Croix River bridge project to move forward after 30 years of delay, and this past August the new bridge was completed. After more than 50 years, Windom and other communities along Highway 60 will soon be able to travel on a four-lane highway to get to the Twin Cities. And Highway 53 on the Iron Range now features a new four-lane bridge – the tallest in the entire state – that connects Eveleth and Virginia. We also recently passed the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, a bipartisan bill that increased transportation funding—including giving Minnesota more than $4 billion in funding over five years— and helped provide certainty to local governments planning critical projects across the country. This is a good start, but we can’t stop now. In an increasingly competitive global economy, standing still is falling behind. We can’t leave infrastructure – something that has always been an area for bipartisan agreement – on the side of the road for another year. When it comes to roads and bridges and rail, you either build them or you don’t. Talk isn’t enough. There are good bipartisan ideas out there that we can take action on right now. Let’s get to work.
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Cat’s eyes, peeries and glassies BY BARBARA CHRISTENSEN
“Clunk, clunk, clunk!” the quietness of the Pine City elementary classroom was broken by the sound of marbles falling from my pocket to the floor. “Oh, oh,” I thought, “Did Mrs. Johnson hear?” My question was quickly answered. “Whoever dropped those marbles, pick them up and bring them up to me,” she loudly demanded. With the help of my classmates, I rounded up the dropped marbles and timidly approached Mrs. Johnson. She was a teacher to be feared with her black hair, sharp nose and sharper tongue. I wished she were like my kind second grade teacher, Mrs. Albert. I carefully laid the delinquent marbles on
her desk. I did not want them to roll off her desk and go “clunk, clunk, clunk” on the floor again. There they lay...my hard-won beautiful, clear cat’s-eye marbles with colorful “s’s” in the middle, the transparent blue, green red and yellow peeries and the swirling multicolored glassies. Mrs. Johnson reminded me of her policy toward dropped marbles. “I will keep them and use them as prizes for the games we’ll play at our spring picnic,” she said sternly. “I’ll win them back,” I thought, as I retreated to the safety of my desk. True to her word, she did bring all the dropped marbles to our spring picnic. True to my word, I won them all back...the cat’s eyes, peeries and glassies.
Ask a Trooper: Trailer plates BY SGT. NEIL DICKENSON MINNESOTA STATE PATROL
I recently purchased a trailer that reQ: quires yearly tabs. I’m worried the plate will get damaged if I mount it to the manufac-
turer’s bracket. I have noticed over the years that owners of some trailers have mounted their trailer plates on the fender well in a vertical position and not horizontal so it can be read easier. Is that legal?
If your trailer is a small utility trailA: er that has 3,000 pounds gross vehicle weight or under, it would receive a permanent Minnesota registration sticker. The registration sticker issued is displayed on the tongue of the trailer and no plate is required. For registered trailers weighing over 3,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, they would require one license plate with yearly registration displayed horizontally with the identifying numbers and letters facing outward from the trailer and mounted on the rear of the trailer.
I recommend that you place your license plate in the manufacturer’s bracket that is more than likely mounted on the rear of the trailer. Having the plate on the fender in a vertical position is illegal. Remember, the person driving the motor vehicle that is pulling the trailer shall keep the plate legible and unobstructed and free from grease, dust, or other blurring material so that the lettering is plainly visible at all times. It is unlawful to cover any assigned letters and numbers or the name of the state of origin of a license plate with any material whatsoever, including any clear or colorless material that affects the plate’s visibility or reflectivity. If law enforcement sees any equipment or registration violation, you could be stopped and warned or issued a citation, so please obey all equipment and traffic laws. Send questions to Sgt. Neil Dickenson – Minnesota State Patrol at 1131 Mesaba Ave., Duluth, MN 55811 or neil.dickenson@state.mn.us.
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U.S. SENATOR AMY KLOBUCHAR 302 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 • 202-224-3244 Fax: 202-228-2186 or 1200 Washington Ave. S. Room 250, Minneapolis, MN 55415 • 612727-5220 Toll Free: 888-224-9043.
U.S. SENATOR TINA SMITH 309 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 • (202) 224 5641 or 5454 W. 1st St., Suite 104 Duluth, MN 55802 • 202-224-5641
GOVERNOR MARK DAYTON 130 State Capitol 75 Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd St. Paul, MN 55155 • 651-201-3400 Fax: 651-7971850 • Toll Free: 800-627-3529
REPRESENTATIVE JASON RARICK • DISTRICT 11B 431 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 • 651-296-0518 • rep.jason.rarick@house.mn
STATE SENATOR TONY LOUREY • DISTRICT 11 95 University Ave. W. Minnesota Senate Building Rm. 2105 St. Paul, MN 55155 • 651-296-0293 • sen.tony. lourey@senate.mn
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Get federal government involved with medical assistance reform
To the Editor: Many of you remember the horror stories from Pine County residents who unknowingly had liens placed on their property after signing up for health insurance through MNsure. These folks sought affordable insurance in order to comply with the Affordable Care Act law that required them to be insured. MNsure gave them only one option – Medical Assistance – and the residents signed up. Later they discovered that their insurance would be paid for through liens on their estate after they had died. I authored a pair of bills on this topic and we spent two years fixing this problem in the Minnesota Legislature, but I recently learned through a constituent that the federal government now needs to get involved. So I wanted to urge readers to contact our federal legislation and urge them to fix the Medical Assistance lien problem. Here is their contact information: • Congressman Nolan: 218-491-3131 • Senator Klobuchar: 612-727-5220 • Senator Smith: 202-224-5641 If you were one of many who were never told you would have liens placed on your estate in order to pay for Medical Assistance, I urge you to contact our elected officials in Washington and ask them to get involved.
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To the Editor: Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. Mark that day on your calendar to attend your local precinct caucus. This is the first step in determining who will be on the ballot in November. Here is where delegates are elected to represent us at district, state and the national conventions. Are there issues/concerns you want added to your party platform? This is your opportunity to speak up. Democracy is more than checking Facebook, forwarding posts and getting upset or agreeing with them. This is your time to contribute to the discussion. I plan to attend my caucus to support Rick Nolan, protection for the “Dreamers,” universal single payer health care and the continued investment in renewable energy. For more information on caucuses and where they will be held, search the Minnesota Secretary of State website under precinct caucus.
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tures to the modern day “talkies.” Willis Sauser tells us that H. N. Turner and his wife built the theater. It was just west of the courthouse, where the detention center stands today. They operated the business first, and later their son took over.
10 Years Ago, 2008 A house fire ignited Thursday evening on County Road 13 and Pole Road in Pokegama Township. When the Pine City Fire Department arrived on the scene at approximately 6 p.m., the structure was totally engulfed in flames. Fire Chief Mark DuCharme said the firefighters took a defensive attack on the fire, and Book Park and Rush City were called to assist. Just for fun, Jaclynn Cavallin clicked on a link that automatically signed her up as a K102 Country Club member for a contest. Little did she know, she would become the big winner of two Hannah Montana concert tickets in Las Vegas. Pine City Fire Chief Mark DuCharme presented a plaque to retired fire fighter John Haney for his 20 years of dedicated service to his community. The presentation was made at the department’s Christmas party on Jan. 26. About 150 people attended the hotdish dinner fundraiser for the Pine City Library Friday evening. The food was delicious, with a repre-
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Cast shines in 2008 one-act The actors in “A Thousand Cranes” performed their powerfully haunting tale about the long-lasting consequences of the Hiroshima bomb attack for an appreciative Pine City audience Friday night. On Saturday, the cast competed in Mora, where they earned second place out of eight schools. East Central received first place, and Mora got third, losing a tie-breaker to Pine City. Pine City’s second place finish earned them a spot in the sections competition.
sentation of some of the most typical, but tasty, Minnesota dishes and desserts. Dave and Sue Beckstrand, of Windy Ridge Buffalo farm, supplied buffalo Sloppy Joes.
25 Years Ago, 1993 Classical pianist Andreas Klein, world renowned performer, is
coming to Pine City on Sunday, Feb. 7. Klein will present a concert at 2 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Marlene Engman has been named Postmaster of Pine City by Robert Fisher, manager of the new Minneapolis-St. Paul Customer Services District. Pine City seventh grade students will take part
again this year in an interesting learning experience called Pine City Chill Out. During the two-day interdisciplinary unit on Feb. 10 and 11, all areas of learning will be coordinated into a meaningful experience based on cold. The Family Theatre kept generations of Pine Citians entertained, from the days of silent pic-
Police Chief Narmon Briesmeister announced this week that the department will now start enforcing the two hour parking zones in the village as well as the 24hour zones. Since the new zones were recently set up, local police have been giving out warning tickets and not issuing fines but the warning period is over. The yearly Cub Scout snowmobile and toboggan party was held last Sunday afternoon with about 100 persons attending at the Bernard Olson home on Devil’s Lake. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Kurtiss Rike, Pine City, on the birth of their son, Martin Kurtiss, born Jan. 28.
75 Years Ago, 1943 There will be a scrap
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copper drive matinee at the Family Theatre on Friday, Feb. 12. Each child bringing two or more pounds of scrap copper, bronze or brass to the schoolhouse will be given a ticket free of charge to this matinee. Pine County contributions to the Russian Seed Relief Fund amounted to more than $150. The money will be used to purchase Minnesota grown seed to be shipped to Russia. Miss Alice Schmidt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Herman O. Schmidt, became the bride of Augustine Leapold Shatava, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shatava Sr., Pine City, in a pretty ceremony conducted at Beroun.
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J. F. Doughfman, one of the school bus drivers, received some bad bruises and a good shaking up Tuesday morning while making his route. He had arrived at the end of his route, made the turn around and was waiting for some youngsters who were running for the bus when the horses became frightened and started to run. John was thrown from his seat when the horses started with a jump and lit straddle the whipple tree and was dragged for several rods in this position before he brought his team to a stop. Fred McKusick was downtown for the first time in about three weeks, during which John Tate has been delivering the mail on route 3. A boy was born at the home of Fred Rohlf west of town last Thursday (Jan. 24).
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A. G. Perkins was out with a snow plow on Wednesday, and opened up the streets around town, an act which was appreciated by all. The snow has been coming every day for the past week and now we have more snow than is needed. The snow was accompanied by violent winds and the thermometer went down as far as 40 on Wednesday. J. J. Murray, who has been running a barbershop in this village for the past five years, has sold out his shop to a Minneapolis man, and will soon leave for pastures green in the west, probably Montana. Mrs. Murray will remain here until her husband is settled in his new home.
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NEWSLINE Grant bringing big band to Pine City A big band experience is coming to Pine City with lead singer Shaun Johnson from Tonic Sol fa – an exciting evening of professional musicians performing tunes from Buble to Sinatra with a big band feel. “Shaun Johnson and the Big Band Experience” will be playing in an Art in Concert program on Feb. 2 at the Pine City High School Fine Arts Auditorium at 7 p.m. A Valentine’s dessert will be served by the Pine Area Lions before and after the performance. Tickets are sold at the door and from The Flower Box and Cabin Coffees in Pine City. Pine City Community Education is co-sponsoring this event with the Pine City Arts Council, which received funding from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through a grant from the East Central Regional Arts Council. The Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund came into being as part of the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment to the Minnesota Constitution that Minnesota Voters overwhelmingly passed in 2008. Because of the work the State Legislature has done to direct this funding to the Minnesota State Arts Board and Regional Arts Council System, it has ensured that this money is bringing access to the arts in every corner of the state.
Grandparents join Parenting Plus Parenting Plus is a support group for grandparents raising grandchildren and kinship caregivers raising relatives’ children. Call 320-629-3013 or 612-3100618 for more information. The organizers welcome new members.
Pine County Historical Society receives funds The Minnesota Historical Society has announced 36 recipients of Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Small Grants (up to $10,000 each), totaling $324,149 in 22 counties. The Pine County Historical Society in Askov will receive $9,377 through the grant. Funds will be used to hire a qualified museum lighting professional to develop a museum lighting plan. Small grants are awarded quarterly to help nonprofit and educational organizations, government units and tribal organizations preserve and share Minnesota history. This cycle of awards was approved by the MNHS Executive Council on Dec. 1, 2017. Each project will preserve and enhance Minnesota’s cultural and historical resources. All grants are competitive and are awarded according to program guidelines and criteria and professional standards.
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deners will present a Community Education class at two locations on “Growing Your Own Vegetables.” • The first class will be on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. at East Central High School in Room 203. • The second location will be Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. at Pine City Elementary School Media Center. Master Gardeners Jon Hjelm, Lauren Meister and Kim Metz will cover gardening options; variety selection; spacing; crop rotation; gardening in a small space; improving the soil and more. Whether planning a first garden or a fiftieth, a good plan and some different methods will increase a gardener’s success and perhaps save time and work. For more information and to register for the Feb. 20 class contact East Central Community Education at http://www.eastcentral.k12.mn.us/page/3174 or call 320-245-2216 For the Feb. 21 class information contact Pine City Community Education at http://pccommunityeducation.weebly.com/ or call 320-629-4030.
MPCA pursues environmental violations The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency concluded 59 enforcement cases in 40 counties throughout Minnesota during the fourth quarter of 2017. Penalties from all 59 cases totaled just over $450,000. In all of 2017, the MPCA completed 185 cases, totaling $1,523,269. One of these cases was in Pine County. American Septic of Hinckley was cited for subsurface sewage treatment system violations and fined $3,865. In addition to these 59 recently-completed cases, the MPCA also has 41 ongoing enforcement investigations, 17 of which were opened as new cases during the fourth quarter of 2017. Not all investigations lead to fines or other official action. A complete list of all enforcement actions appear on the agency’s website at www.pca.state.mn.us.
Consider becoming an Allina hospice volunteer Interested in changing a life? Consider becoming an Allina Health Hospice volunteer. Volunteers are integral members of the hospice team and impact the lives of patients, their families and caregivers by providing a variety of services such as companionship, errand running or respite support. Those who are looking to build a resume and desire to serve are invited to consider joining the team. The program provides flexible hours and online training, followed by an in-person wrap-up session on March 24 at Cambridge Medical Center at 701 Dellwood Street South, Cambridge, MN 55008. Call 612-262-7108 with questions or apply online at www.Allinahealth.org/hospicevolunteer.
Winter is a good time to start planning a vegetable garden whether it is meant to grow a small or large amount of vegetables. The Pine County Master Gar-
Don’t borrow money from unlicensed online lenders MINNESOTA COMMERCE DEPARTMENT
The Minnesota Commerce Department is warning Minnesota consumers not to borrow money from unlicensed lenders that advertise and offer short-term, payday or installment loans through the internet. “When you need money, the offer of immediate cash might be very enticing, but these loans often include interest rates and fees that exceed what is allowed by state law,” said Commerce Commissioner Jessica Looman. “There’s a good chance you could end up paying more in interest and fees than the original amount you borrowed.” In addition, consumers may have little or no recourse if they have a problem with an unlicensed online lender. Some are actually operating from overseas, or may claim sovereign immunity from state and federal consumer protection laws. If a company is not licensed to make loans in Minnesota, these loans are illegal, void and unenforceable. While this means you are not legally required to repay the loan, it may not stop the lender from trying to collect from you anyway, including direct withdrawals from your bank account. What can happen if you do business with an unlicensed online lender? • You may be charged illegally high interest rates and fees. • The lender may gain direct access to your bank account, automatically withdrawing money without your knowledge. • Your personal financial information may be misused, including for identity theft. • You may be subject to harassing or abusive debt collection tactics. • If there is a problem with your loan, you may find
it very difficult to track down the lender to get any assistance. To help consumers protect themselves, the Minnesota Commerce Department offers these tips: • Verify that any lender is licensed in Minnesota to provide consumer small and short-term loans. Check the License Lookup tool on the Commerce Department website. The company should have a “Consumer Small Loan,” “Industrial Loan and Thrift” or “Regulated Lender” license. If the lender is not licensed, don’t do business with it. • Read the fine print. No matter who you borrow from, always get a statement that clearly details all the costs of the loan. Be sure you know how much you will owe, when payments are due and how they will be collected. Never sign or agree to anything you do not fully understand. • Borrow only as much as you are able to repay. When you take out a loan, make sure you know how you will repay it by the due date. Interest and fees add up fast when a loan has to be extended, or “rolled over.” • Consider alternatives. These short-term loans tend to be an extremely costly way to borrow money. If you are having trouble paying bills, contact your creditors to request extensions or negotiate repayment schedules. Try to get a loan from a local bank or credit union. You may want to talk to a family member or friend, or ask your employer for an advance on your paycheck. • Contact a local consumer credit counseling service. Assistance is available from nonprofit groups that, for no or low cost, can help you with budgeting, debt repayment and credit repair. To find a service near you, check with the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (www.nfcc.org).
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‘Storytime to Go Kits’ promote early literacy EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL LIBRARY
Storytime to Go Kits aim to bring the storytime experience into a preschooler’s environment, wherever that may be. East Central Regional Library recently put together over 45 Storytime to Go kits for checkout by anyone registered as an East Central Regional Library borrower. The kits were created for use with children ages 2 through 5 to promote early literacy development. Each kit based on a theme contains five picture books, a children’s music CD, a manipulative (educational game, a puppet, puzzle, felt set, etc.) and an Early Child Ready to Read activity sheet. The activity sheet provides examples of how to incorporate each of the five Every Child Ready to Read literacy skills – talk, sing, write, play and read with the contents of the kit. The Storytime to Go kits include themes such as alphabet, colors, dogs, feelings, health, monkeys, ocean, shapes, trains and more. They may be checked out for three weeks. Each East Central Regional Library branch has a limited number of kits. However, if there is a kit you can’t find at your local ECRL branch, place a hold on a specific kit at your local library or online at ecrlib.org by simply searching by the keywords, “storytime to go kit.” Whether a parent, grandparent, daycare provider, or anyone who works with children, the Storytime to Go kits provide you with all the necessary materials needed to spend some quality reading time with a child. What you do as a parent or as an important figure in any child’s life makes a difference in preparing a child to learn to read, and the Storytime to Go kits make it easy for you to foster their love for reading.
‘You think your pain and your heartbreak are unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read. It was books that taught me that the things that tormented me most were the very things that connected me with all the people who were alive, who had ever been alive.’ James Baldwin
‘The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.’ Dr. Seuss
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Snow making equipment installed at the Nordic Ski Center in Mora has produced mountains of snow to cover the Vasaloppet trail system.
Vasaloppet course primed to host international visitors BY KIRSTEN FAURIE EDITOR@MORAMINN.COM
Vasaloppet USA organizers are excitedly making preparations to International Vasaloppet Ski Exchange Conference taking place in Mora in conjunction with the Vasaloppet USA ski race. The Exchange Conference is held every three years and hosted by one of the four members of the Exchange (Sweden, USA, Japan and China). During each of these Exchange events, which are held every three years, citizen groups from each of the race communities have an opportunity to travel to the host country to get a glimpse of what life is like there. The goal of the Vasa Skiing Exchange is to promote Vasaloppet skiing and better understanding of the different cultures that represent the races. This year’s exchange kicks off during the Opening Ceremony starting at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Paradise Theatre (free admission). THE RACES The 2018 Vasaloppet races will be a held on Saturday, Feb. 10. All races will start and finish in downtown Mora. While the races won’t be taking place on the Legacy course (the point-to-point route from Warmen to downtown Mora) Vasaloppet USA organizers are boasting full-length races over a looping trail system which skiers will never have to lap more than four times. This is quite the feat in a year with stingy snowfall. A team of volunteers operating snow
THE RACES The 2018 Vasaloppet races will be a held on Saturday, Feb. 10 in variations of laps on the newly configured trail system. All races will start and finish in downtown Mora. Reports are that the rails are in superb condition and really fun for skiers, with a variety of hills and curves. The Classic - 42K The Classic will be 3 modified laps around the course for a total length of 42K. Start is at 10 a.m. The Vasa - 52K The Vasa Freestyle will be three laps for a total length of 52 K. Start is at 10:15 a.m. The Dala - 35K The Dala Freestyle will be two laps for a total length of 35 K. Start is at 10:30 a.m. The Bell Ringer - 13 K The Bell Ringer race completes one lap on the trail for a total length of 13K. Start time is at 12:30 p.m. at the same time as The Team race. The Team - 13-K The Team race, just like the Bell Ringer, completes one 13K lap and starts at 12:30 p.m.
making and spreading equipment have been expanding and grooming the trail throughout the ski season. Reports are that the rails are in superb condition and really fun for skiers, with a variety of hills and curves. WATCH The best spectator areas for
the races will be in downtown Mora, on Mora Lake, near the Vasaloppet Nordic Center or Mora Elementary School or, for spectators that want a truly exciting view, head to the north side of the course via Highway 65, and head west onto 220th Avenue. There, a drive in access will cross a field where viewers can park then walk into the zig-zaggiest portion of the trail system. NOTABLE EVENTS Coming up on Feb. 3 is the Moraloppet Ski for the Cause at the Vasaloppet Nordic Center which is a fundraising event benefiting the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation. registration and information on how to congribute is online at www. Moraloppet.com. The races begin at 11 a.m. and include a 5K tour, or 10K and 20K races. One new event on the Vasaloppet schedule is a local craft beverage tasting called A Taste of Vasaloppet on Thursday, Feb. 8, from 4-7 p.m. at the Celebration Tent in downtown Mora. The event will feature wines, beer and ciders from around Minnesota. Advanced tickets are $15, $20 at the door. Designated drivers get free admission. Speaking of alcohol, the traditional Friday night part with music by the Tim Sigler Band is returning to the Celebration Tent Feb. 9, with music from 8 p.m.-midnight. For a full schedule of events visit www.vasalopopet.us or see pages 12 and 13 of this issue. Kirsten Faurie is the editor of the Kanabec County Times.
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Pine City Mayor Carl Pederson (right) congratulates Missy Smetana (left) on her prizewinning banner design.
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Pine City singers study their craft in Iowa Pine City High School choir students recently attended the Dorian Vocal Festival at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Students sang for two days under the direction of Dr. Andrew Last, the director of the Nordic Choir, and were able to hear their marvelous choir in action at a concert. Students from over 300 high schools attended the Festival with a total of 1,100 singers performing at once. Students from Pine City High School were: Nick Hansmann, Nathan Kleppe, Nicole Peters, Ashli Webster, seen here with Dr. Last.
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Local artist Missy Smetana’s design piece “Hook, Pine, and Sinker” was selected out of five submissions through a streetlight banner design competition open to local artists in the Pine City area this past summer. The goal of the competition was to improve Pine City’s streetscapes by using the talents of the local artistic community. This project arose from the need to replace 10-year-old deteriorated decorative banners. The winning design piece depicts a pine cone, a compass (pointing north), a fishing line, fishing hook, bobber and sinker. This new installation will be placed on streetlight poles on Main Street South and Hillside Drive Southwest. “The City is excited to highlight the work of our local artists in our streetscapes,” said Pine City Mayor Carl Pederson. “The City looks forward to explore future opportunities to highlight the works of our local artists in public projects.” Pine City officials intend to order the new pole banners in the coming weeks, and the new banners will be installed in the spring.
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LeMier joins Pine City Planning Commission Pine City Administrator Ken Cammilleri (left) and members the Pine City Council have announced the appointment of DeeDee LeMier (right) to the Pine City Planning Commission. Mayor Carl Pederson said LeMier brings professional experience and a perspective which will strengthen the commission overall. “Building a thriving community requires input from a broad range of ages and perspectives,” LeMier said. “I am excited to bring my experience to the Pine City Planning Commission.” LeMier is a job development and higher education professional. She has years of experience working with employers and communities across Minnesota which inspired her passion for building thriving rural communities. LeMier holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and a Masters in Business Administration from Hamline University. She is currently pursuing a certificate in community planning and development from St. Cloud State. LeMier lives in Pokegama Township with her husband and two children.
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Dragons soar in Belize Austin, Paige and Nolan Wiener and their Pine City Pioneer get close to the clouds at the top of the Gazebo Hike in Belmopan, Cayo, Belize. Readers can show their Pine City pride by submitting pictures of themselves in exotic locations throughout the world. Send all photos to editor@pinecitymn.com.
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Student Achiever PINE CITY HIGH SCHOOL
PINE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gracie Larson, daughter of Royce and Lynn Larson, is a perfect example of a hard working student. She always tries her best no matter what task she is completing. Her determination and drive push her to excel in reading, math and all other subject areas. Gracie is always in the dragon zone! She shows kindness and respect to others, includes those who are left out, and is responsible at all times. I am so proud of the excellence in character she shines on a daily basis. She enjoys reading, drawing, playing with her friends and gymnastics. Great job Gracie!
Kelsey Carlsen-Chouinard is a conscientious student with a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Kelsey always helps others, is considerate and kind. She is a “go-to-gal” for responses with insight and depth. She is an asset in English. Her mother is Jessica Chouinard.
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Kelsey Carlsen-Chouinard 9th Grade Katie Simon is always positive in the classroom and ready to learn. She has struggled with keeping up in some of her classes, but she makes sure she is “present” and ready to learn. She tends to be a bit quiet, but has really come out of her shell this year. Her parents are John Simon and JoDee Simon.
Amelia Bombard, daughter of Craig and Mandy Bombard, is emerging as a leader in her classroom this school year. Amelia is very responsible about homework and staying organized with her assignments. She asks thoughtful questions in class, works hard to understand each concept, is always willing to help her classmates, and has phenomenal study skills. We are lucky to have Amelia in our ҕfth grade class. Keep up the great work, Amelia!
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Dragons put conference championship on ice BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM
With another Two Rivers Conference win this past week, the Pine City Area Dragons hockey team has put their third-straight conference championship on ice. The Dragons are kings of the conference once again and continue to trend in the right direction as postseason approaches. Owners of a ninegame winning streak, the Dragons are playing great hockey. The squad had a light week and endured several game cancellations at both the varsity and JV levels, but used the extra time to continue to work on improving. PINE CITY AREA 6, MORA/MILACA 1 The Dragons turned the tables on the Mustangs a few years back and have controlled the series of late. Despite some first period penalties for Pine City Area, the Dragons controlled play throughout but left the period trailing 1-0. Five Pine City Area goals in the second period would change the tide and break the game wide open. “It was senior night, and there was a lot going on at the rink,” said Dragons head coach Grant Nicoll. “It was a great night for the boys to get a big win and lock down their third conference championship in a row. Leading up to the varsity game there was a buzz in the locker room. With it being senior night, a few of the boys had a little extra.” The Dragons allowed a power play goal in the first, but felt good about the way they were playing. Second period goals came in bunches as Jan Zahradka, Kyle Wiener, Gabe Westbrook, Tryston West and TJ Roth each scored. A third period goal from George Miller was the final nail in the coffin. Alex Laven had 11 saves on 13 shots. Pine City Area had claimed another Two Rivers Conference Championship. “With the conference championship came some memories that these boys will be able to keep for a lifetime,” added Nicoll. “Although our season is far
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Dragons sophomore goalie Alex Laven makes a killer save against Mora/Milaca. The win clinched their third conference championship in a row.
from over, we accomplished one of our goals. Now we set our sights on finishing the season with win after win, then comes playoffs and the push for State. Those boys will be able to walk into that rink and see that banner hanging and know that they left their mark on Dragon Hockey.” Pine City Area is currently second in
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The game vs. Mora/Milaca was also Senior Night for the icemen. After the game the Dragon seniors gathered for a moment of glory. Pictured are: (bottom row) Isaiah Gonyea, Jan Zaradka, Paddy Braimah; (top row) Andy Gallik, Jonah Bergstrom, Ethan White, Tj Roth, Joesph Root, Beau Steele.
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the state of Minnesota in goals scored, sixth in least goals allowed and leads the state in third period goals. The other Dragons game scheduled for later in the week was against Ely/ Northeast Range, but had to be cancelled as the Timberwolves were ravaged with sickness. Additionally, two JV games were cancelled throughout
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Pine City Dragons 12U-B Girls Hockey Team takes 2nd Place at Two Harbors Tournament Front Row: Arissa Rydberg, Brenna Youngbauer, Sophia Olson, Abby Aagaard, Gabby Schumacher. Middle Row: Solei Olsen, Reanna Cruz, Andee Winters, Ava Rydberg, Eden Sauter. Back Row: Emma Hermanson, Malia Mikyska, Emma Kirby, Lexa Valvoda, Lena Roubinek. Coaches: Bill Aagaard, Chad Schumacher, Mike Winters. Not pictured: Emma Tracy and coach Nick Rydberg. PHOTO PROVIDED
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With a new moon on the 15th, February’s darkest skies come in mid-month. Use the moonless evenings to enjoy the bright winter constellations, which dominate the southern sky after nightfall. Grab a star chart and look low in the south for lovely Sirius, the brightest of stars. It radiates from Canis Major, the big dog, and can be imagined as a jewel in the dog’s collar. Sirius—also called the Dog Star—owes its status to its proximity; not quite nine light-years away, it’s one of our closest neighbors. Above Sirius and east of Orion is bright Procyon, in Canis Minor, the little dog. Procyon is another of our neighbors, only about 11.5 light-years away. In mid-evening look for Leo, rearing up in the east like a lion rampant. Its brightest star, Regulus, is at the base of a group of stars called the Sickle. The Sickle outlines the lion’s head; following it is a triangle of stars marking the hindquarters and tail. A spring constellation, Leo appears to be chasing the winter stars westward. In the morning sky, Saturn is low but climbing in the southeast. The ringed planet joins Scorpius, with Antares, its bright red heart, Mars, which glides over Antares in mid-month, and Jupiter, the beacon just northwest of Scorpius. Antares’ name means rival of Mars, so now is a great time to compare the red planet to its stellar competitor. About four times every century, February gets no full moon, and 2018 is one of those years. Only February can lack a phase of the moon, because it’s the sole month shorter than the time it takes the moon to cycle between, say, one full moon and the next, which is 29.5 days. And when February lacks a full moon, January and March are almost certain to get two apiece, as they do this year. But February always has Groundhog Day, an astronomically based holiday. It’s one of four “cross-quarter days” celebrated by the ancient Celts midway between a solstice and an equinox. It was believed that if the day was sunny it augured continued cold and winter, but cloudy, shadowless days presaged spring rains. The Celts called the day Imbolc, meaning lamb’s milk, because it fell at the start of lambing season.
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Dragons net two wins, ‘pink-out’ the gym BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM
It was another week and another pair of wins for the increasingly impressive Dragons girls basketball team. Pine City is now 14-3 on the season and is playing great team basketball as they come down the stretch. In addition to the pair of wins, the Dragons also held another successful Hoops for Hope event and did their part in raising funds to fight cancer. PINE CITY 49, EAST CENTRAL 38 In this road game, on Tuesday, Jan. 23, Pine City started
off slow. Falling behind 20-11 wasn’t part of the plan, but Pine City righted the ship and outscored the Eagles 38-18 the rest of the way as they added another victory to their resume. Pine City allowed just 10 points in the second half. “We made some adjustments to open things up a bit on the offensive end but it was our defense that won the game for us,” said head coach Ted Hasz. “It was nice to get the road conference win. East Central has had a nice season so far.” Ellie Hasz had 16 points, six steals, four rebounds and three blocks as she led the way for
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the Dragons. Lily Wilson had nine points, five steals and a pair of assists. Alaina Steele and Grace Langmade had eight apiece, while Ali Brown had five points and three boards. Hasz also noted the key contributions of Ashley Faur, Emily Carpenter and Lydia Adams as the team battled foul trouble. PINE CITY 62, HINCKLEY-FINLAYSON 26 In the team’s annual pink-out event to raise money for cancer, the Dragons got tremendous support from the fans and solid play on the floor. “It was a special night as it was the Hoops for Hope game,”
explained Hasz. “We would like to thank everyone who came out to the game to support our team, but more importantly to help us fight cancer. It was a great crowd, and every little bit we do can help save lives. Many thanks go out to coach Kathryn Olson who does all of the organizing for the Hoops for Hope event. She works very hard and does a great job.” Wilson had a great game with 12 points, seven assists, and five steals. Ellie Hasz had 15 points, Langmade 11 points, and Brown finished with seven points and six boards. The team racked up sixteen assists.
“I thought our kids came out ready to play,” added Hasz. “All 11 kids that we had dressed gave a very good effort. Off the bench, Alaina Steele was all over the place on defense. She was dominant on defense. Jolie Wicktor worked hard on defense and hit a big 3-pointer for us off the bench. Ashley Faur keeps showing us glimpses of how good she is going to be before her career is over. The kids shared the ball well again.” Pine City will look to build on their solid season as they play conference rival Braham this week.
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With two Great River Conference games on the schedule this past week, the Dragons boys basketball team knew they had to be on their proverbial A-game. Pine City’s squad played two very good games and nearly came away with a pair of wins. In the end, the Dragons fell short in a pivotal contest against reigning conference champion Hinckley-Finlayson, and will now have to regroup and move on with a 12-5 record. PINE CITY 80, EAST CENTRAL 54 The Eagles are a solid team. Right in the middle of the pack in the Great River, beating East Central was no easy task for the Dragons, despite the final score. “East Central is much bigger and more athletic than we are,” said Dragons head coach Kyle Allen. “It was a great challenge for us and we were able to utilize their strengths as preparation for the stretch towards the end of the year and into playoffs. We definitely left the game with some things to work on. I wasn’t 100 percent satisfied with our effort at all times. Throughout the game, it felt like dragging a cart through mud. But the boys kept grinding, our bench came in and did their part, and we were able to get the win.” Jake Rademacher had his best offensive game of the season, pacing the Dragons with 21 points while also grabbing six rebounds. Seth Logan had a double-double with 15 points and 12 boards. Konnor Jusczak had 14 points and Jake Adams had 12. The Dragons posted a whopping
54 rebounds in this game and really took care of business on the boards. “When the stats came out, I went and found Seth and told him how proud I was,” said Allen. “Rebounding the ball is so important and Seth is really buying into that. Right behind him was his brother Clay. Clay did not have the game he wanted to have on the offensive end, but getting it done on the boards (nine) is so important to us. I would much rather have 10 rebounds out of a kid than 10 points.” The Dragons defensive tandem of Jake Lunceford and Quentin Miklya held Eagles top-threat Gunnar Fogt to seven points in this home win, on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Two nights later, the Dragons would come up just short in their biggest game of the season to date. HINCKLEY-FINLAYSON 68, PINE CITY 66 After ending Braham’s reign of dominance in the GRC last season, the Jaguars have continued on to greater heights this year. Hinckley-Finlayson entered this game ranked #3 in the state in Class A, and has only lost twice. The Dragons came out ready to play and built a nice lead early only to see the Jags bounce back and take a 43-36 advantage into the locker room at halftime. “What a fun game and fun atmosphere,” said Allen. “When you can walk into another school and have almost every seat filled it is a lot of fun. Shout-out to all the Dragon fans who traveled for the game; I think we were louder than the Hinckley fans. It is not often I struggle to hear myself out on the court, or that our boys
can’t hear me. That is a good problem to have. Our boys did not flinch at the moment; very proud of them. They did not back down from any of the adversity they saw in the game.” In the second half, Pine City would fall behind by as many as 12, but battled back and held leads at several points down the stretch. Despite a large foul and free throw disparity in favor of the Jaguars, Pine City had a chance to win the game. With the ball in their possession and down one with about 10 seconds to play, Clay Logan’s shot was blocked and the ball went out of bounds off of him. The Jags would make a free throw with two seconds remaining, but the Dragons never got a buzzer-beater shot off and lost by a bucket. “Hinckley-Finlayson is tough, a great team,” said Allen. “They are currently ranked second in the state. We battled all night with them; [I] was really proud of how we played and executed our game plan. We had our chances, and I thought we left it all out on the court. You can walk away from that and keep your head up, feel proud of what you did.” Pine City got key contributions across the board, both offensively and defensively. Clay Logan finished with 21 points while Seth Logan had 15 and Rademacher 11. The Dragons had another key GRC game coming up when they hosted Braham on Tuesday, Jan. 30. Pine City will host Hinckley-Finlayson in the last game of the regular season on Feb. 2.
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She said the whole project, not just the quarry is part of the review and noted several factors which would trigger an environmental review. That environmental review would include excavating an area of 40 or more acres to a depth of 10 feet or more. An environmental review would also be necessary to excavate 20 or more acres of forested or naturally vegetated land in a sensitive shoreline area. Permitting decisions of the municipality or Responsible Government Unit can be legally challenged, Fairman informed the group. Aggregate Specialist Corrie Floyd said the permit should include a plan for reclaiming the land after mining, and notifying the Responsible Government Unit when it begins. Municipalities can find guidance in creating ordinances and aggregate mining permits by contacting the DNR’s Division of Land and Minerals.
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Twenty township officials, gravel pit owners and residents attended a gravel mining workshop held at the County History Museum in Askov last Thursday.
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Schueller said it was a student – high school junior, Genoa Gregg, who proposed the idea of performing “First Person Shooter” By Don Zolidis. “The input from the students was to look for a show with more emphasis on drama instead of comedy and something with a relevant message for other students and the community,” Schueller explained. The play they picked couldn’t be more topical. “First Person Shooter” tells the story of a community in the aftermath of a school shooting, told through the characters who experienced it.” “As a playwright, Zolidis has a bit of history with his writing being more on the comedy side and so I wasn’t quite sure that this was meeting the goals for the students,” Schueller said. “After reading the preview pages, I knew we needed to read the entire script before making the final decision and quickly ordered a copy. The show provides a window into the very real problem of bullying in schools and examines how different experiences can shape decisions that students can make.” She said that the two public performances of the play went very well. “My students did some personal invitations to staff at the high school inviting the guidance counselors in because of the topic they chose for this show,” she said. “We really wanted awareness of it with staff and particularly for guidance counselors.” The school plans to hold a performance of the show for 10th, 11th and 12th grade classes during Snow Week, with opportunities to talk about the issues of bullying and school violence, and counselors on hand to meet with students. “These guys are super impressive in understanding that what we are doing is going beyond the show,” Schueller said. “Last week, I think, was particularly
‘Bullying in our schools is something that’s happening. We can just shine a little light on it and make our students – and parents – really think about the impact it can have.’ Becky Schueller
difficult for them because there was another school shooting in the news. But I think the reality is that it’s happening. It’s just a little too close to home sometimes. Bullying in our schools is something that’s happening. We can just shine a little light on it and make our students – and parents – really think about the impact it can have.” Whatever happens as the team goes on in the tournament, Schueller said she is proud of what they have already accomplished. “These guys have really worked hard,” she said. “They made the decision to do it collectively as a group. They’ve been invested since day one, and I think it really shows in the performance.” The casting for the show includes two one-act newcomers and seniors, Nathan Kleppe and Steve Clemens, playing the leading roles of Tad and Charlie. Other ensemble members include: seniors Allie Gosen, Allie Hammil, Jared Barker, and Mikayla May; juniors Alixe Waxberg, Celia Ausmus, Genoa Gregg, Emily Elliot, Lydia Struss, and Andrew Belland; and sophomores Jacob Merrick, Joseph Novak, Colin Maiwurm and Stage Manager Emily Schueller. The show is directed by Becky Schueller, assisted by Nick Basta.
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Anton G. Borchardt Anton “Tony” G George Borchardt p passed away on Jan. 2 2018, at the age of 25, 8 at Northern Pines 84 A Assisted Living in P Pine City. He was born in W Wauwatosa, Wiscons sin to George and E Ellen Borchardt. H attended school He a and graduated f from Johnson High S School, then marr ried his high school sweetheart Avis Baxter and enlisted in the U.S. Marines. He proudly served his country on active duty for four years and then for 30 years in the Army Reserves, retiring as a Master Sergeant. Master Sgt. Tony was a proud retiree, often spending time at the American Legion and VFW. Tony loved his country and taught a strong work ethic to his family because of what the military had taught him. Tony and Avis made their home in Maplewood, raising their two daughters. He worked as a Master Journeyman and retired from the Sheet Metal Workers Union after 30 years. Upon retirement he and Avis made their home in Pine City on Cross Lake in their cabin that they had built earlier in life with Grandpa Carl. As the family grew, many great memories were made on the lake. Tony enjoyed having his family visit him on the lake for pontoon rides and meals on the lake. He looked forward to seeing his grandkids so he could make sure “they are doing what they are supposed to.” He was a strong supporter of the Minnesota Vikings, often making bets with his grandsons. He enjoyed watching them on Sundays with family, and the many treats and meals that followed. In his time at Northern Pines he was known for his humor and kindness to others. He loved when his family visited him and especially liked when Cece would
arrive with her huge smile and warm hugs. Tony also was a dog lover and enjoyed when the grand dogs came to see him. Tony also enjoyed spending time at the Pine City Senior Center and visiting with friends at Wal-Mart. Grandpa Tony will be dearly missed by his family but will be in heaven with his beloved wife Avis of 61 years. Tony is survived by his daughters Amy (Todd) Hollenkamp and Adele (Mark) Hepburn, all of Pine City; grandchildren: Aaron (Alison) Hepburn, Andrea (Zeke) Vanderberg, Rachele Hepburn, Brady Hepburn, Shaun Hollenkamp and Jaclyn Hollenkamp; great-granddaughters Cecelia and Evalyn Hepburn; other relatives and friends. Anton is preceded in death by his wife Avis Borchardt and his parents George and Ellen Borchardt. Pastor Rob Spahr will officiate funeral services for Anton at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, at First Presbyterian Church, Pine City. A time for visitation and reviewal is planned for 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the service at the church. The interment will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City; www.FuneralAndCremationService.com.
Nicholas L. Bremer Nicholas Lynn B Bremer, age 24, son o Susan Anderson of H Horner of Pine City a and Brett Bremer, G Golden Valley, died S Saturday, Jan. 27 aft a long battle with ter c cancer. “Nick,” as he liked t be called, was a to 2 2011 graduate of Pine C High School and City a attended Pine Techn nical College. He
worked for several years at a Holiday service station. Nick loved music and became skilled at the guitar, both acoustic and electric. He was part of a local band called “Gruvenberger.” Nick was an outstanding Frisbee golf player, getting first place in a big tournament. He is survived by his mother and her husband, Harry Horner; brothers, Michael and Andrew Bremer, Anthony Wagner and sister, Katie Wagner; daughter, Lizzy, as well as grandparents, Gary and Mary Ann Anderson and Lynn and Judy Bremer; aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service will be held at Journey North Church, Saturday, Feb. 3 at 11 a.m. with visitation beginning at 10 a.m.
THANK YOU Words cannot express the gratitude we have for the outpouring of love and support we received at the passing of our husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Harv Lindstrom. We thank Pastor Fred and Pastor Vicky, the musicians, and the firefighters for the moving service. We are thankful for all of the beautiful flowers and plants that adorned the church, the ladies who prepared and served the lunch, all those who attended, and those who were unable to but sent condolences. We are also grateful for those who were able to visit with Harv those last days and those who brought food for us. Thank you. JoAnn Lindstrom, Kris and Randy Clementson, Lara, Snuffy, Peyton and Maggie Smetana, Dr. Karin and Joel Lindstrom Bremer, Jared, Bry, Weston, Anni and Miraya Clementson, Jordan and Nikki Clementson, Etta Clementson
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Dale Evangelical Free Church 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
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Hands for Pine City 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
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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.
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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.
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
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406 Pine St., Grasston, MN 320-396-3373 Pastor Gene Sherrod Spirit Filled Worship Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Children’s ministry
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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
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
320-629-2935 19390 Ave, Beroun, MN Monsignor Alek Suchan Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m.
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
The businesses below invite you to attend the house of worship of your choice.
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BIRTHS
Segelstrom Parker Ray Segelstrom was born on Jan. 6, 2018, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed eight pounds, 12 ounces and was 21 inches long. His parents are Christopher and Eva Segelstrom of Brook Park. Parker is welcomed home by siblings Jackson, 4, and Zander, 2. His grandparents are Dwight and Patti Belsheim of Mora, and Deborah Segelstrom of Milaca.
Loudin Izzabella Marie Fawn Loudin was born on Jan. 14, 2018, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed six pounds, three ounces and was 19-1/2 inches long. Her parents are LySondra Allen and Ozzie Loudin of Hinckley. Izzabella is welcomed home by uncle Raine Johnstone. Her grandparents are (the late) Lisa Allen and Bill Hogan, Angela and Richard Olson.
Cabak Margo Jane Cabak was born on Jan. 15, 2018, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed seven pounds, 4-1/2 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her parents are Brett Cabak and Brooke Philipczyk of Hinckley. Margo is welcomed home by sister Judy, 3. Her grandparents are Dan and Bonnie Cabak and Judy Philipczyk.
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Oakley Grace Ruud was born on Jan. 6, 2018, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed seven pounds, 14 ounces and was 20-3/4 inches long. Her parents are Jacob and Breanna Ruud of Hinckley. Oakley is welcomed by grandparents Adam and Kelli Peterson of Mora, Kelly and Joe Purdy of Isanti, and Ryan and Leslie Ruud of Mora.
Kaycie Ray Smith was born on Jan. 16, 2018, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed six pounds, 10 ounces and was 20-1/2 inches long. Her parents are Justin and Sarah Smith of Pine City. Kaycie is welcomed home by brother Damien, 6. Her grandparents are Ken and Mary Damann of Grasston, Calvin and Gloria Smith of Braham.
PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Jan. 22 - 28 Theft, burglary, vandalism
Jan. 22, 12:11 p.m., report of fraud, Paddle Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Jan. 22, 12:56 p.m., report of theft, Maple Knoll Rd./Maple Leaf Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Jan. 23, 10:21 a.m., report of shoplifter, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. Jan. 23, 5:28 p.m., report of vehicle theft/attempt, Tigua Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Jan. 24, 7:20 a.m., report of property damage w/animal, Pokegama Lake Rd./Pine Bough Rd., Royalton Twp. Jan. 24, 2:41 p.m., report of theft, 566th St., Rock Creek west. Jan. 25, 7:17 a.m., report of vehicle theft/attempt, 2nd St., Pine City north. Jan. 25, 1:27 p.m., report of theft, Bayside Loop, Pokegama Twp. west. Jan. 25, 4:25 p.m., report of theft, Main St., Pine City Twp. west. Jan. 26, 11:51 a.m., report of theft, Main St., Pine City south. Jan. 26, 12:20 p.m., report of theft, Lilac Ave., Rock Creek east. Jan. 26, 6:14 p.m., report of fraud, 566th St., Rock Creek west. Jan. 26, 7:59 p.m., report of burglary, Homestead Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Jan. 28, 10:14 a.m., report of theft, Hummingbird Rd., Brook Park Twp. Jan. 28, 3:41 p.m., report of theft, Muffies Ln./Lake Mist Dr., Pokegama Twp. west. Jan. 28, 3:46 p.m., report of vehicle theft/attempt, Rolling Meadows Cir., Rock Creek west.
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Jan. 22, 1:29 a.m., report of domestic, Nature Ave., Rock Creek east. Jan. 22, 10:02 a.m., report of line/ pole probs, 4th St./Hillside Ave., Pine City south. Jan. 23, 12:30 p.m., report of crank 911 calls, 550th St., Rock Creek west. Jan. 23, 6:02 p.m., report of missing adult person, 5th Ave., Pine City south. Jan. 24, 7:43 a.m., report of unwanted person, 13th St., Pine City south. Jan. 24, 2:17 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 8th St., Pine City north. Jan. 24, 5:21 p.m., report of threats,
560th St., Rock Creek west. Jan. 25, 3:30 p.m., report of garbage call, Main St., Pine City south. Jan. 25, 10:08 p.m., report of animal bite, Deer Valley Rd., Pine City Twp. east. Jan. 26, 7:14 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 2nd St., Pine City north. Jan. 26, 9:50 p.m., report of loud party, Dusty Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Jan. 27, 1:24 a.m., report of drunk, 4th Ave., Pine City north. Jan. 27, 5:51 a.m., report of unwanted person, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. Jan. 27, 10:27 a.m., report of trespass, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. Jan. 27, 1:34 p.m., report of crank 911 calls, Henriette Rd./Town Hall Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Jan. 28, 5:45 p.m., report of disturbance, Birchview Rd., Pokegama Twp. west.
Fires and accidents Jan. 27, 5:24 a.m., report of vehicle in ditch, Pokegama Lake Rd./Fairway Rd., Pine City Twp. west. Jan. 28, 9:13 a.m., report of personal injury, State Hwy. 70, Rock Creek east.
Jail roster Jan. 22, Dale John Pletcher, warrant, remand-RPR, domestic abuse no contact order- v... Jan. 22, Claudia Marie Hanson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-RPR, govt- obstruct legal process- force...; assault- domestic assault- misd. Released Jan. 24. Jan. 22, Douglas Roy Booker, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, drugs- 2nd, 4th degree- sell... 5th, 3rd degree- poss...; burglary- 2nd degree- res- forced- unknown, 3rd degree- non res- forced- unknown; disturb- interfere with 911 call; assault- domestic assault- misd.; stolen property- receive- other property- $2... Released Jan. 23. Jan. 22, Vicki Ann Hanna, warrant, probable cause, remand-RPR, drugs- 1st degree- possess- marijuana. Released Jan. 23. Jan. 22, Julie Ann Taylor, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs5th degree- poss... Released Jan.
COLLEGE 23. Jan. 22, Marlene Margaret Taylor, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- poss...; traffic- driving after revocation. Released Jan. 23. Jan. 22, Alan Todd Grant, book and release, summons, theft- take/ drive motor vehicle- no... Released Jan. 22. Jan. 23, Teresa Sanchez-Aquino, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, contempt of court- fail to pay order. Jan. 23, Andrew Paul Lyseth, under sentence, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree. Released Jan. 26. Jan. 23, Richard Allan Hay, awaiting trial/court, remand-RPR, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- poss...; weapon- poss- convicted felon... Released Jan. 25. Jan. 23, Stephanie Anne Monitor, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degree- possess sche... Released Jan. 25. Jan. 23, Randall Wayne Nickaboine Jr., awaiting trial/court, probable cause, govt- obstruct legal processno fo...; assault- domestic assaultmisd.; family offense- malicious punish... Released Jan. 25. Jan. 24, Karac James Erickson, warrant, remand-hold, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedu... Jan. 24, Terry Lee Simon Jr., awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, probation violation- Fe... Jan. 24, Richard John Allan Vanwert, warrant, under sentence, drugs- 3rd degree- possess 10 gra... Jan. 24, Jacquelyn Marie Munoz, awaiting trial/court, remand-RPR, probable cause, assault- domestic assault- misd. Released Jan. 25. Jan. 24, Michael Robert Peterson, Pine County warrant, traffic- driver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released Jan. 25. Jan. 24, Patrick Shane Clary, book and release, summons, assault- 5th degree- fear of bodily... Released Jan. 24. Jan. 24, Jordan Michael Volden, book and release, summons, hunting- transportation of firearms...; weapon- carry weapon w/o permit... Released Jan. 24. Jan. 25, David Paul Barkley, warrant, remand-hold, traffic- insurance- no proof, DUI- 3rd degreealcohol conc over...collision- driver involved... driving after suspension.
Jan. 25, Louis Everett, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, theft- identity theft- transfers/ poss... Jan. 25, Christopher Alan Kenny, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, criminal damage property- 1st degree- $1001 and great...; burglary- 3rd degree- non res- forcedunknown...; stolen property- receive- other property- $250... Jan. 25, Shawn Michael Martin, warrant, remand-bail, theft- take/ use/transfer movable property...; drugs- poss/sale hypo syringe/needle, 5th degree- possess schedu... Jan. 25, Duawan Shanti Tillman, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, traffic- driving after suspension; hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degree- possess... Jan. 25, Nicole Jean Zuniga, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, stolen property- poss- other property$501-$2... Jan. 25, Michael James Sailor, hold for other agency, loitering with intent to particip...; govt- viol of harass/restr order-G... Released Jan. 26. Jan. 25, Pamela Jean Lundeen, book and release, summons, issue dishonored check- offense- F... Released Jan. 25. Jan. 25, Blair Anthony Rawlings, book and release, summons, DUIoperate snowmobile or ATV- alc... und... Released Jan. 25. Jan. 25, Levi James Roseland, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- driving after revocation. Released Jan. 25. Jan. 26, Aubrey Lynn Draves, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- insurance- no proof, driving after revocation. Jan. 26, Mark Littlebird Grams, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, disturb- disorderly conduct. Jan. 26, Caleb Joseph Sybrant, Pine County warrant, burglary- 3rd degree- enters bldg- intent steal. Jan. 26, Tyrone Kristofer Tauzell, under sentence, assault- 2nd degree- dangerous weapon- other weapon... Jan. 27, Andrew Stephen Hutton, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, trespassing- business.
There have been 139 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2018.
Dean’s lists Normandale Community College is pleased to announce Natalie Kolling of Pine City has been named to the fall 2017 semester dean’s list. Kolling enrolled in at least nine credits and achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5. Courtney Schmeling, a resident of Hinckley, was among more than 1,000 students from Rochester Community and Technical College who made the dean’s list for fall semester ending this past December. Jennifer Babolik of Pine City, daughter of Diane and Michael Babolik, was named to the first semester, 2017-18 dean’s list at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. The list includes students who earned a grade point average of 3.60 or better on a 4.0 scale. The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has recognized Sadie Rae Peterson of Brook Park with academic high honors for the fall 2017 semester. Peterson earned between a 3.99 to 3.75 grade point average. The University of Wisconsin-River Falls fall semester dean’s list has been released. To be named to the dean’s list, Olivia Moon of Askov, Hailey Hippen of Brook Park and Hannah Zimmerman of Pine City all earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a scale of 4.0. The following local students have been named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, having achieved a 3.75 grade point average or above on a 4.0 scale: Kathryn Bombard, Easton Foss, Allison Gusk, Sarah Johnson and Alexis Miller, all of Pine City; Melinda Rydberg of Rush City. Caitlin Richmond of Braham has been named to The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire dean’s list for the 2017 fall semester.
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OFFICE OF MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME MINNESOTA STATUTES, 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. ASSUMED NAME: Ryders Saloon PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 283 5th Ave SW Henriette MN 55036 USA NAMEHOLDER(S): Name: Ryders Entertainment LLC Address: 5925 Basswood Rd W Braham MN 55006 USA If you submit an attachment, it will be incorporated into this document. If the attachment conflicts with the information specifically set forth in this document, this document supersedes the data referenced in the attachment. By typing my name, 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. SIGNED BY: Julie KruegerHiggins MAILING ADDRESS: 5925 Basswood Rd W Braham MN 55036 EMAIL FOR OFFICIAL NOTICES: ryders.saloon@gmail.com Work Item 996444400027 Original File Number 996444400027 STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE FILED 01/24/2018 11:59 PM Steve Simon Secretary of State Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 1 and 8, 2018 MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME MINNESOTA STATUTES CHAPTER 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. 1. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: ZimCon 2. Principal place of business (A PO Box by itself is not acceptable): 12702 100th Street, Sandstone, MN 55072 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. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary: Zimmerman Blinds & Shades, LLC, 12702 100th Street, Sandstone, MN 55072 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: 1/25/2018 /s/ Erica Zimmermann
Erica Zimmermann, CFO Email Address for Official Notices: brian_erica@zimmermannblinds. com Work Item 996834000037 Original File Number 996834000037 STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE FILED 01/26/2018 11:59 PM Steve Simon Secretary of State Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 1 and 8, 2018 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT Case Type – Other Civil Mortgage Foreclosure Court File No. 58-CV-17-619 Stearns Bank, N.A., a National Banking Association, Plaintiff, v. Kelly T. Koffler and Katherine G. Koffler, husband and wife; Robert T. Hommell and Heather D. Hommell, husband and wife; White Bear Foot Clinic, Inc.; National Account Services, Inc.; and Fairview Health Services, Defendants. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE UNDER JUDGMENT AND DECREE (REAL PROPERTY) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that under and by virtue of the Judgment signed on December 12, 2017, and entered in the above entitled action on December 19, 2017, by the District Court of Pine County, Minnesota, Tenth Judicial District, a certified copy of which has been delivered to me directing the sale of the premises hereinafter described, to satisfy the amount found and adjudged due Plaintiff in the above-entitled action from Defendants, which is $68,601.53, as prescribed in the Judgment, the undersigned Sheriff of Pine County will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, on the 1st day of March, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at the Pine County Sheriff’s Office, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, MN 55063, the premises and real estate, lying and being in the County of Pine, State of Minnesota, described in said Judgment, to-wit: Northwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter (NW ¼ of SW ¼ ) and South Half of Southwest Quarter (S ½ of SW ¼ ), Section Three (3), Township Thirty-eight (38), Range Twenty-one (21), EXCEPT the following: 1) A strip of land 2 rods wide off from the West side of said NW ¼ of SW ¼ of Section 3; 2) A strip 2 rods wide off from North side of said NW ¼ of SW ¼ of Section 3; 3) A small tract 4 rods long North and South by 2 rods wide East and West off from SW ¼ of SW ¼ of said Section 3 in the Northwest corner of said SW ¼ of SW ¼ of Section 3, this tract described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said SW ¼ of SW ¼ of Section 3, thence East 2 rods, thence South 4 rods, thence West 2 rods to West line of said SW ¼ of SW ¼ and thence North to place of beginning. 4) North 900 feet of the West 484 feet of Northwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter (NW ¼ of SW ¼) of Section Three (3), Township Thirty-eight (38), Range Twenty-one (21), Pine County, Minnesota. together with all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings, improvements and fixtures; all easements, rights of way, and appurtenances; all water, water rights, watercourses and ditch rights (including stock in utilities with ditch or irrigation rights); and all other rights, royalties, and profits relating to the real property, including without limitation all minerals, oil, gas, geothermal and similar matters, referred to as the “Mortgaged Property.” Property Address: 10614 Freedom Road SE, Pine City, Minnesota 55063 Parcel ID No.: 26.0166.000 Date and Recording Information of Mortgage: Mortgage
dated December 6, 2004 and recorded on December 9, 2004, in the Office of the Pine County Recorder as Document Number 439421. A Corrective Mortgage was recorded on March 27, 2006 as Document Number 453606. Assigned to Stearns Bank, NA via an Assignment of Mortgage recorded on May 7, 2010 as Document Number 487525. Subject to redemption within TWELVE (12) months from the confirmation of said sale. “The time allowed by law for redemption by the mortgagors, the mortgagors’ personal representatives or assigns, may be reduced to five (5) weeks if a Judicial Order is entered under Minnesota Statutes, Section 582.032, determining, among other things, that the mortgaged premises are improved with a residential dwelling of less than five (5) units, are not property used in agricultural production, and are abandoned.” Dated: January 4, 2018 Jeff Nelson Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota By Paul Widenstrom Chief Deputy This instrument was drafted by: John M. Cabak CABAK LAW, LLC 243 Main Street S Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-2529 Attorney Registration #0388929 Plaintiff’s Attorney THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR IN AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8 and 15, 2018 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 58-PR-18-1 In Re: Estate of Darlyne Anna Purdy, Decedent. NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on March 13, 2018 at 10:00 am, a hearing will be held in this Court at 635 Northridge Drive Northwest, Pine City, Minnesota, on a petition for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of decedent’s heirs, and for the appointment of Anthony Charles Wimmer, whose address is 5034 - 144th Street West, Apple Valley, MN 55124, as personal representative of the decedent’s estate in an unsupervised administration. 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 personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the decedent’s estate, including the power to collect all assets; to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; to sell real and personal property; and to do all necessary acts for the decedent’s estate. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. BY THE COURT Dated: HEATHER WYNN (Judge) 2018.01.17 13:51:22-06’00’ Judge of District Court Dated: KIM NELSON (Pine Court Administration) Jan 17 2018 2:52 PM Court Administrator Deputy Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court Nelson, Kim (Pine Court Administration) Jan 17 2018 2:52 PM
SPEAR & SWANSON LAW OFFICE David Spear MN# 103834 615 - 3rd Avenue Southwest Pine City, MN 55063 Telephone: 320-629-7586 Facsimile: 320-629-1065 e-mail: dspear@spearswanson .com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on January 25 and February 1, 2018 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT Court File No. 58-PR-17-100 PROBATE DIVISION Estate of Muriel Avonne Langseth, a/k/a Muriel A. Langseth, f/k/a Muriel Avonne Quam, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will, dated January 9, 2008, (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Steven Boyd Langseth, whose address is 17818 Antero Mount, Helotes, TX 78023, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Registrar Pine Court Administrator 2018.01.22 14:49:50-06’00’ Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Court Administrator Pine Court Administrator 2018.01.22 1:50:03-06’00’ Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court Olson, Elizabeth (Pine Court Administration) Jan 22 2018 3:02 PM Attorney for Personal Representative Steven P. Helseth Bolt Hoffer Boyd, P.A. 2150 Third Avenue North, Suite 350 Anoka, MN, 55303 Attorney License No: 0392239 Telephone: (763) 406-7000 FAX: (763) 208-3607 Email: steve.helseth@bolthoffer.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 1 and 8, 2018 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 58-PR-18-4 In Re: Estate of John Larry Rachner, Decedent. NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on March 28, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.,
PINE CITY PIONEER a hearing will be held in this Court at 635 Northridge Drive Northwest, Pine City, Minnesota, on a petition for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the decedent’s Will dated June 16, 2011, and for the appointment of Barton Craig Friske, whose address is 4525 – 7th Street Northeast, Columbia Heights, Minnesota 55421, as personal representative of the decedent’s estate in an unsupervised administration. 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 personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the decedent’s estate, including the power to collect all assets; pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; sell real and personal property; and do all necessary acts for the decedent’s estate. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. BY THE COURT Dated: HEATHER WYNN (Judge) Judge of District Court 2018.01.22 11:03:38-06’00’ Dated: ELIZABETH OLSON (Pine Court Administration) Court Administrator/Deputy Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court Olson, Elizabeth (Pine Court Administration) Jan 22 2018 11:34 AM SPEAR & SWANSON LAW OFFICE David Spear MN# 103834 615-3rd Avenue Southwest Pine City, MN 55063 Telephone: 320-629-7586 Facsimile: 320-629-1065 e-mail: dspear@spearswanson.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 1 and 8, 2018 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-18-3 Estate of Weylon William Wiedemann, also known as Weylon W. Wiedemann, also known as Weylon Wiedemann, Decedent. NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on March 19th, 2018, at 10:00 AM, a hearing will be held in this Court at 635 Northridge Drive, Pine City, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Ashley Wiedemann, whose address is 8780 Ravine Rd, Pine City, MN 55063 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate, including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. BY THE COURT Dated: HEATHER WYNN (Judge) Judge of District Court 2018.01.18 10:45:07-06’00’
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(COURT SEAL) Dated: ELIZABETH OLSON (Pine Court Administration) Court Administrator Deputy Jan 18 2018 10:47 AM Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court Olson, Elizabeth (Pine Court Administration) Jan 18 2018 10:46 AM Attorney for Petitioner Kevin A. Hofstad Ledin, Hofstad, Troth & Fleming, Ltd. 539 Main Street S. Pine City, MN, 55063 Attorney License No: 12445X Telephone: (320) 629-7537 FAX: (320) 629-2479 Email: kevinh@ledinandhofstad.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on January 25 and February 1, 2018
Notice of Intent to Apply AEOA intends to apply for the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s (MNDOT) Greater Minnesota Regional Transportation Coordinating Councils (RTCC) Phase 1 Organizational Planning Grant. Further information on AEOA’s intent can be accessed at: http://www.aeoa.org/RTCC Transportation stakeholders are invited to provide comment and counter proposals. Comment and support can be shared at http://tiny. cc/f8xhqy. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 1, 2018
Brook Park Township Notice of Board of Audit Brook Park Township will hold its annual Board of Audit meeting on Tuesday, February 13th, 2018 at the Brook Park Town Hall immediately following the monthly township meeting. The purpose of the Board of Audit is to review the books for the year of 2017. Kelly Johnson, Clerk Brook Park Township Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 1, 2018
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED VACATION OF PUBLIC STREETS NOTICE IS HERE BY GIVEN by The city of Brook Park, Minnesota, that pursuant to petition filed with said City Clerk, public streets are the proper subject for vacation: All that part of 2nd Ave from Main St. to Lincoln. All that part of 3rd Ave from Main St. to Lincoln. All that part of Lincoln from 2nd Ave to 3rd Ave. Fairview Addition Per original Plat map. But now known on BeaconPine County and now known by the City of Brook Park as the following. All that part of 3rd Ave from Main St. to Lincoln. All that part of 4th Ave from Main St to Lincoln. All that part of Lincoln from 3rd Ave to 4th Ave. Further, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be head at the Brook Park City Hall, Brook Park, Minnesota. On February 5, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. to consider the resolution and to determine whether the vacation of the above-described public streets are in the public interest. Such persons desiring to be heard with reference to the proposed vacation will be heard at this public hearing. Dated January 22, 2018. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on January 25 and February 1, 2018
CITY OF PINE CITY NOTICE OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2018 AT 5PM There will be a Special City Council Meeting in the Council Chambers of City Hall (located at 315 Main Street S) on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 5pm for a City Hall design and planning process kick-off meeting with Pine County and City Architect SEH. All interested persons are invited to attend. Kenneth J Cammilleri City Administrator City of Pine City Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 1, 2018
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Scholarships HALO... I would like to say a special thank you to all the people that faithfully plow the roads and parking lots each year. These people have to give up sleep, family time etc. to keep our roads and businesses clear of snow. So, to all these people I say a hearty thank you! You make it so we can all go where we need to go. Breanna Hejny Pine City
The Pine City American Legion Auxiliary recently awarded scholarships to Dennis Skalicky, attending Thief River Falls Community College, Erin Pavelka, attending Gustavus Adolphus, and Sarah Kraft, attending the University of Minnesota, Duluth.
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Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018 3:00-6:00pm
Now Hiring Direct Support Professionals
• Flexible Hours-Days, Nights, Weekends • Looking for all positions — Sales, Cashiering,Yard/Receiving, Morning Stock
Homes in Hugo, Dellwood, White Bear, Wyoming, North Branch, Harris, Stanchfield, Pine City, Brook Park $250 Sign on Bonus Starting wages range $12.00 to $17.00/hr. Weekend differentials, Overnight differentials Year-end bonus Paid training Medical, Dental, 401(k), Paid Personal Leave We have full-time, part-time, and relief positions available Community Living Options provides 24-hour residential care and supervision to adults and children with intellectual developmental disabilities, mental health and medical challenges. For interview call Polly @ 651-237-1087 or email: Trainer@clomail.com Apply online at CLO-MN.com
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Must be 18 years of age with HS Diploma or 19+ years of age with no HS Diploma. For more information please stop by the Building Materials desk and ask for Human Resources. Where: 2355 Second Ave SE, Cambridge, MN 55008
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Debt Collections Representative CU Recovery in Wyoming is looking for Collections Representatives. You must be a customer service oriented team player with experience in collections or customer service; possess a client service attitude, and a strong work ethic. Excellent communication, listening, and negotiation skills are paramount to this position. Additional requirements of the Collections role include: High school diploma or GED, basic keyboarding skills, organization and problem solving skills. Experience in debt collection is preferred, but not required. Please forward your resume to: Mari Gordon, CU Recovery, Inc., 26263 Forest Blvd., Wyoming, MN 55092 or email: marig@curecovery.com.
Seeking to fill a PT position – day shift. Qualified candidates must be active on the MN Nursing Assistant Registry. This position offers competitive pay, shift differential, PTO/EIB and holiday pay. To take advantage of this opportunity stop in or contact Human Resources St. Clare Living Community 110 7th Street North, Mora, MN 55051 (320) 679-8328 Fax (320) 679-8350 nancy.dobbins@lsfhealth.org
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Walmart #2352 2101 Second Ave., SE • Cambridge, MN 55008
NOW HIRING Overnight Maintenance: Janitorial 10pm-7am Starting at $12.50
Cap 1 (Unloading/Stocking/ Price Change) 4am-1pm Starting at $11.00
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NAR We are seeking FT and PT NAR’s currently active on the MN Nursing Assistant Registry. These positions offer tuition reimbursement, shift differential, PTO/EIB and Holiday pay. Benefit package available to employees working 30+ hours per week. *Ask about our Progressive Sign On Bonus* To take advantage of this opportunity contact Human Resources St. Clare Living Community of Mora 110 7th Street N, Mora, MN 55051 (320) 679-8328 Fax (320) 679-8350 nancy.dobbins@lsfhealth.org
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Opening in September 2018 for grades K-5 Smaller class sizes and research proven curriculum Hands on, experiential learning visual art, theater, music, media art, FOSS science, Singapore math Information sessions are being held at the school on the second and last Thursday of each month at 7pm. Visit www.phxacademycharterschool.com for more information
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Phoenix Academy of Art and Science Tuition-Free Public Charter School
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4359 392nd St., North Branch, MN 55056 (Access Church Building on Hwy. 95) Phone: 651-674-6943
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Part-time and part-time casual bus drivers $13.32/hour Bus garages in Pine City and Sandstone
• Nursing Assistants - All Shifts • LPN/RN - PM and Overnights
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Apply at aeoaess.aeoa. org/careers Both jobs require a CDL. If your application is accepted, Arrowhead Transit will provide and pay for the training you need to obtain your professional commercial driver’s license (CDL). You must be 21 years old
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Public Health Unit - Family Health Services RN/PHN Preferred – Full-Time Provide home visiting services to pregnant women and families to target population. Building relationships with families and working with them to provide necessary resources and skills to raise children who are physically, socially and emotionally healthy and ready to learn. The goal of Family Home Visiting Program is to improve the maternal and child health, prevent child abuse and neglect, encourage positive parenting and promote child development and school readiness. This position will also work in the Child and Teen Check-Up (C&TC) Program which is the Minnesota Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment Program. Child and Teen Check-Up Program is a federally funded program required to provide quality well-child check-ups for children eligible for Medicaid, as we ensure this activity is performed through various ways. This role requires other public health duties, that they will participate in and not limited to Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Local Public Health Assessment and Planning and Disease Prevention and Control.
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Summary: Approximately March 24, 2018 through the end of the school year. Qualifications: Minnesota Teaching License. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Apply Online: http://www.applitrack.com/pinecity/onlineapp
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Closing Date: February 12, 2018 @ noon
St. Clare Living Community is currently seeking skilled and dedicated individuals to fill our licensed nursing positions. These positions offer a highly competitive salary base, compensation credit for experience, shift differential pay, holiday pay and PTO. To take advantage of these opportunities stop in or contact Human Resources.
Pine City Elementary School 1st Grade
HELP WANTED
Starting Salary: RN – Grade 10 - $23.28 - $29.26/hr. DOQ • RN with PHN Certificate – Grade 11 - $24.68 - $31.02hr. DOQ
RNs AND LPNs
Long Term Substitute Teacher
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PINE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS HAS THE FOLLOWING OPENING:
10 WORDS/ $10.00 11 WORDS $11.00
12 WORDS $12.00
13 WORDS $13.00
14 WORDS $14.00
15 WORDS $15.00
16 WORDS $16.00
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18 WORDS $18.00
19 WORDS $19.00
20 WORDS $20.00
21 WORDS $21.00
22 WORDS $22.00
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25 WORDS $25.00
26 WORDS $26.00
27 WORDS $27.00
28 WORDS $28.00
29 WORDS $29.00
30 WORDS $30.00
SELECT CATEGORY 0351 Antiques/Collectibles 0059 ATVs 0401 Auction Calendar 0052 Automobiles 0113 Black Dirt 0060 Boats & Accessories 0353 Building Supplies 0151 Business Opportunity 0403 Crafts/Boutiques 0201 Daycare 0154 Employment 0301 Farm Misc.
0302 Feed/Seed/Hay 0358 Firewood 0366 Guns 0159 Health Care 0115 Home Heating 0106 Home Improvement 0355 Household 0108 Landscaping 0109 Lawn Care 0361 Lawn & Garden 0012 Livestock 0016 Lost & Found
0503 Lots & Acreage 0362 Misc. 0504 Manufactured Homes 0055 Motorcycles/Bikes 0363 Music 0020 Notices 0305 Pets/Supplies 0506 Real Estate 0451 Rentals/Commercial & Residential 0453 Roommates 0056 RVs/Campers
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The publisher is not liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not diminish the value of the Sales advertisement. Services The publisher's liability for any Snow Blower/ other error is limited to crediting the Equipment advertiser for the space occupied by Snowmobiles the advertisement materially affected by the error. For example, if there is a word Snow Removal missing from a classified ad (garage sale Trailers item or descriptive word), no credit will be Tree Service issued. Trucks/Vans/SUVs Credit will not be given for more Wanted than one incorrect insertion unless the For Sale By Owner publisher is notified the same week the error occurs. All claims for adjustment
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KIRSTEN FAURIE | THE PIONEER
Pioneer earns award for business story Minnesota Newspaper Association President Chris Schulz hands Pine City Pioneer Editor Mike Gainor the award for Second Place Business Story for weekly newspapers with circulation between 1,501-2,500. Gainor received the award for his July 21 story on Three Twenty Brewing Co. titled “A New Brew for Pine City.”
In Focus cuss An educational and support pport series presented by FirstLight Health alth System
Heart Attack 101 February is American Heart Month Join FirstLight as its educational series explores preventive cardiovascular health. PHOTOS PROVIDED
Travels far and near with the Pioneer
(above) Edwin Hiler (8th grade), and Kacee Hiler (5th grade) took their Pine City Pioneer on a tour of the St. Paul Ice Castle this past weekend.
(below) Jimmie and Anita Sparks visited the Harley-Davidson shop in Waterford, Ireland and brought their Pioneer along for the ride. Readers can show their Pine City pride by submitting pictures of themselves in exotic locations throughout the world. Send all photos to editor@pinecitymn.com.
Wednesday, February 7, 2018 Noon – 1 p.m. The Grand Event Center 2025 Rowland Road Mora, MN 55051 Don’t miss this important session, The What and Why of Cardiovascular Testing, presented by Dr. Michael Mooney, an Interventional Cardiologist with Minneapolis Heart Institute® at Abbott Northwestern Hospital Dr. Mooney is board-certified in cardiovascular disease. He received his medical degree from Georgetown University and completed his residency and fellowship at Dartmouth Medical Center, San Francisco Heart Institute and the University of Minnesota. His special interests include valvuloplasty, interventional cardiology and cardiac catheterization.
For more information, or to register, call 320-225-3328 or email info@fl-hs.org. Advance registration is appreciated, but not required. To learn more about FirstLight’s other classes, support groups and events, please visit www.FirstLightHealthSystem.org.
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