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Car strikes bear on I-35 BY SARA MARIE MOORE NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Three Mahtomedi residents traveling south on Interstate 35 were injured when the driver hit a black bear wandering on the freeway between Rush City and Pine City about 8 p.m. Nov. 5. Hui Hong Lim, 42, crashed into the bear with his Toyota Yaris and then into a median cable barrier off the roadway, said State Patrol Lt. Tiffani Nielson.

Lim and his two sons Josiah, 16, and Micah, 12, received non-life threatening injuries and were transported to a hospital. There were no other people in the vehicle. The bear was killed when it was hit and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) took custody of it, Nielson said. Nielson said State Patrol officers occasionally encounters bear versus vehicle incidents along I-35.

County meets with townships BY AILENE CROUP EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

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‘Beauty and the Beast’ welcomes guests Belle (Emily Eliot) and the Beast (Jared Barker) lead the cast and crew of the Pine City High School fall musical “Beauty and the Beast” which performs this weekend only at the Pine City High School Auditorium. For dates and showtimes see the “Out & About” section on Page 3.

The Pine County Board of Commissioners has been hosting local government meetings twice a year with city and township officials joining in the conversations. Last year, the county introduced a comprehensive plan which met with mounting resistance, culminating in an overwhelming response from townships. They saw a repeated theme in the plan of county-wide zoning and township officers were not in favor of the direction. County-wide zoning continues to rise to the top of the conversation at these biyearly meetings. Chairman of the Pine County Board, Matt Ludwig, introduced the topic at October’s meeting. “We don’t know where it’s going to end,” he said. Commissioner Steve

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Hallan said preserving water quality was a concern in a survey introduced by the county as part of development of the comprehensive plan. He wondered how they would administer a water quality program as a county when “townships don’t think they should.” “We don’t want to exercise reign over the townships,” Ludwig said. Sandstone Township Supervisor Dave Koland said, “I do think the county needs to work on a blight ordinance countywide.”

GARBAGE AND RECYCLING Mayor Elizabeth Cisar, of Sturgeon Lake said he city was looking for a place to dispose of branches and debris noting that Windemere Township was a burden on their resources when it comes to such issues. SEE COUNTY, PAGE 18

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Many local hunters are getting their buck this year as the deer harvest in northeastern Minnesota is up 16 percent after the first weekend of hunting – significantly better than the rest of the state. In Zone 1, in northeastern Minnesota, total firearms harvest was up 16 percent. In Zone 2, which covers the majority of the state and runs from Canada to Iowa, harvest was down 5 percent and Zone 3, in southeastern Minnesota, was down 20 percent. Pine County east of Interstate 35 (which includes Pine City) is in Permit Area 159. Permit Area 157 is to the west and Permit Area 225 begins at Highway 70 to the south. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reports that Minnesota firearms hunters registered 70,724 deer during the first two days of deer season. Preliminary numbers from opening weekend show that the overall number of deer registered was essentially the same as from 2016. Of the deer harvested, 57 percent were bucks, compared to 67 percent of the first weekend harvest of 2016. “We expected to see an increased harvest this year, and that appears to be so in Zone 1. In the other zones where the first weekend harvest is off, it could be that the amount of standing corn negatively affected deer harvest,” said Steve Merchant, wildlife populations and regulations manager. “If that is the case, we should see improved deer harvest as more corn is harvested.” Based upon the number of antlerless permits available and the number of

permit areas that allow multiple deer to be taken, the DNR is projecting the 2017 total deer harvest to be around 200,000. The 2016 total harvest was 173,213. In much of Minnesota, the deer season continues through Sunday, Nov. 12. Additional deer will be harvested during the northern rifle zone season, which continues through Sunday, Nov. 19; the late southeast season, which runs Saturday, Nov. 18, through Sunday, Nov. 26; and the muzzleloader season, which begins Saturday, Nov. 25, and continues through Sunday, Dec. 10. Deer hunting information can be found at mndnr.gov/hunting/deer and hunters can follow along on social media using #DeerCampMN. Hunting questions can be directed to the DNR Information Center at 651-296-6157 or 888-646-6367, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Car catches fire on Highway 70 Just before 7 a.m. on Nov. 7, the Pine City Fire Department responded to a call of a burning car on the side of Highway 70 east of Rock Creek. Preliminary reports indicate that all occupants of the car were able to exit the vehicle before it burst into flames.

PEAK TIME FOR DEER CRASHES November is the peak time for deer-vehicle crashes in the state, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Increased deer movement coupled with a reduction in daylight hours increase drivers’ chances of encountering deer on roadways. Deer are more likely to be encountered in areas where habitat is close to the roadway, such as a bridge crossing over waterways, and during the early morning and evening hours when deer are most active. From 2013 to 2015, there were 6,149 reported deer-vehicle crashes, according to the Department of Public Safety. There were 15 fatalities and 944 injuries. Crashes were reported in every county in the state.

Pine City Library welcomes ‘Ice-Out’ author Nov. 16 EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL LIBRARY

The culminating event of the first ECRL Reads program is quickly approaching. Our ECRL Reads author Mary Casanova will be visiting four East Central Regional Library branches during November to discuss her book, Ice-Out. For the last eight weeks community members in six counties have come together through the reading and discussion of Ice-Out by attending multiple programs on Prohibition, the Model T, jazz, F. Scott Fitzgerald, brewing and more based on the 1920s era from the

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Mary Casanova is an award-winning Minnesota author. Many of her books stem from her life on the Minnesota-Canadian border; yet some of her stories have taken her as far away as France, Norway, and Belize for research. Casanova grew up in a family of 10 children in St. Paul, Minnesota. In a bustling camp-like atmosphere, Casanova found that writing became her voice. “Words are my paintbrush,” she explains, “my way of exploring the world around me.” Ice-Out is the story about 19-year-old Owen Jensen who has big dreams growing up in

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tiny Ranier, Minnesota, near the Canadian border. But in the lawless Prohibition era of the 1920s, few paths are open to young men in his town, other than farming, fishing and bootlegging. Inspired by real events in early 1920s Minnesota, it is a story of young romance against terrible odds and true grit on the border between license and responsibility, rich and poor, and right and wrong. Casanova will be at the following ECRL branches: Aitkin Public Library on Monday, November 13 at 6:30 pm; the Princeton Area Library on Tuesday, November 14 at 6:30

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pm; the Wyoming Area Library on Wednesday, November 15 at 6:30 pm and the Pine City Public Library on Thursday, November 16 at 6:30 pm. Books will be available for sale by the author and Scout and Morgan Books from Cambridge. The ECRL Reads program and Mary Casanova’s visit is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Join us for this free program and listen as she talks about how events from her own family became an integral part of the Ice-Out story and why historical fiction plays an important part in literature.

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Magniﬁcent Red Hatters On Thursday, Nov. 9, The Magnificent Red Hatters will enjoy breakfast and a performance of Beauty and the Beast at the Pine City High School. There is no charge, but a ticket is needed for breakfast. Tickets are available at the Chamber of Commerce Office, Pine City High School & Elementary School. Breakfast is at 8:30 a.m., seating for the performance is at 9 a.m. For more information contact Darlene Collins at 320-629-4684.

Pheasants Forever The next meeting of the Pine County Pheasants Forever– East Central Spurs chapter will be held on Thursday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m., at Wings North (19379 Homestead Rd., Pine City). This is an important meeting to begin the February banquet planning process. For more information email treas0624@ pfofficers.org.

NOV. 9 - 12 PCHS presents ‘Beauty and the Beast’ The Pine City High School production of “Beauty and the Beast” will play for one weekend only, Nov. 9 - 13 at the Pine City High School Auditorium. In addition to Friday and Saturday 7 p.m. evening performances, and two 2 p.m. matinee performances both Saturday and Sunday, there will also be a free senior citizen breakfast and performance on Thursday, Nov. 9. Reservations are required for the free breakfast; call 320629-4030 or purchase tickets at PCHS, the elementary school or the Chamber of Commerce.

NOV. 10 Free Veterans Day dinner Veterans Day dinner, free to all veterans, will be held on Friday, Nov. 10 at noon at the American Legion in Pine City sponsored by American Legion Post 51, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 51, Heath Perkins SAL and Pine City VFW Post 4258. For questions, call the Legion at 320629-2021.

NOV. 11 Super Art Saturday at PCftA The public is invited to Super Art Saturday classes at Pine Center for the Arts, 265 5th St. SE, Pine City, on Saturday, Nov. 11. Create a fused glass ornament with Shawnda Schelinder from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., or paint a yoga mat with Kristin Webster from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. From 1 to 4 p.m. there will be autumn wine glass painting with instructor Charlene Herrick. For cost or to register, call 320-629-4924 or visit www.pinecenter.org.

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Hunters ask for heavenly help at ‘Blessing of the Orange’ Hunters and their loved ones dressed in blaze orange and prayed for safety, luck, patience and the ability to balance their priorities during hunting season at the “Blessing of the Orange” at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church on Nov. 6.

Cambridge will welcome Minnesota author Linda LeGarde Grover on Saturday, Nov. 11, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grover will be sharing from her new book, “Onigamiising: Seasons of an Ojibwe Year.” For information call 763-689-2474 or visit www. scoutandmorganbooks.com.

plied 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, or visit www.ecrlib.org.

There will be a Memorial Blood Centers blood drive on Thursday, Nov. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pine City High School. For more information or to sign up to donate, call 1-888-GIVE-BLD or visit www. MBC.org.

Family Law Clinic

‘Ice-Out’ author visit

The next meeting of the East Central MN Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays will be held Sunday, Nov. 12, at 4:30 p.m. at Common Ground, the Cambridge United Methodist Church, at 404 North Cypress in Cambridge. Anyone in need of support or answers on LGBT issues is encouraged to attend. Call 320-396-3128; 320272-0069; or 763-552-0084 with any questions, or visit ecmnpflag.org.

ECRL Reads author Mary Casanova will be visiting the Pine City Public Library on Thursday, Nov. 16 to discuss her book, Ice-Out, at 6:30 p.m. Inspired by true events during the 1920s Prohibition era in Minnesota, Casanova will be signing her book at the free event and will talk about why historical fiction plays an important part in literature. For more information call the library or visit www. ecrlib.org.

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The Women’s Christian Connection invites all ladies on Monday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m., in Tobies’ Big Kettle Room in Hinckley for “Holiday Hospitality.” Mary Ellen Dewey of Sanstone, who will be giving tips on planning a simple Christmas Brunch. Music Guests will be Greg and Sharon Olson and family of Sandstone. Guest Speaker will be Lisa Cassman from Brainerd, sharing thoughts on “New You-New Life.” Reservations may be made by calling 320-384-6413 or 320-245-2783; walk-ins are also welcome.

“Turkeys and Chickens and Ducklings, Oh My!” is the theme at 1 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 14 and 15 at Rush City Public Library’s fall preschool storytime for children ages 3-5 (siblings welcome). The kids will enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts to take home. In addition, “lapsit” storytime, for children birth to 24 months, will have a counting theme at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14. For more information drop by the library, call 320-358-3948 or visit http://ecrlib.org.

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Library Lego Club in Hinckley Kids in grades 1-6 are invited to Lego Club at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14 at the Hinckley Public Library. The kids’ creations will be displayed in the library for one week. Legos will be sup-

The Pine City Toastmasters Club is putting on Improv – an hour of party games designed to help people think on their feet and be more spontaneous speakers. The event will be held at Pine Center for the Arts

MEETINGS THURSDAY 11/9 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City Pine City VFW Auxiliary: Pine City, VFW Post #4258 6:30 p.m.

SUNDAY 11/9 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. Pine City Civic Center Board: Pine City ALC building, 8 p.m.

Ice ﬁshing clinic DNR Fisheries Specialist John Frank will be facilitating an ice fishing clinic at the Rush City Library starting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16. He will provide information ranging from ice safety to the equipment needed for the beginner ice fishing enthusiast. He will share tips for those with more experience. All ages are invited. For more information about the ECRL Reads program, visit www.ecrlib.org.

The Refuge Network is sponsoring a free, open to the public, Family Law Clinic on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 4-6 p.m., at Family Pathways Office in Mora (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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NOV. 18 & 19 Ojibwe mitten workshop Learn techniques of working with leather and create a pair of Ojibwe style mittens to take home at a two-day workshop at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post on Nov. 18 and 19. The classes take place Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Reservations are required; call 320-532-3632.

NOV. 20 Northern Exposures The Northern Exposures Photo Club will meet on Monday, Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kanabec History Center in Mora. Lauri Rockne will give a presentation on “Moscow Subway Photography.” Members will share their images for this month’s interpretive category, “Bridges.” The public is invited. Contact wmehlan@hotmail.com with any questions.

MONDAY 11/10 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. Pine City Blue Star Moms: Pine City VFW Post, 6:30 p.m. Pine City School Board: District office at PCHS, 6:30 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

TUESDAY 11/11 American Legion Auxiliary: Pine City American Legion, 7 p.m. Pine County Republicans: 7:30 p.m., Tobies, Hinckley Pine County Board: Pine City, Pine County Courthouse, 10 a.m. Pine City VFW: Pine City, VFW Post #4258, 7:30 p.m.

SENIOR DINING Nov. 13 - 17 Monday: Tater tot casserole, cucumber/onion salad, wheat dinner roll, banana, shebert Tuesday: Breaded chicken, whipped potatoes with gravy, beets, wheat bread, oatmeal chocolate chip cookie Wednesday: Beef tips in gravy, egg noodles, squash, lettuce salad, spice bar Thursday: Special of the day Friday: Lemon pepper ﬁsh, au gratin potatoes, carrots, wheat bread, ice cream gelatin

Cost is $4.00 for people over 60 and $7.50 for under 60. No preregistration needed, except for special events. Call the Pine City Senior Center at 320-629-3024 between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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Thank you for the wonderful memories

Forty years ago I walked into the Pine City Pioneer office to ask them how they would like to have me submit news from my church and I walked out with a job offer. The publisher, Dennis Winskowski, asked me if I would cover county board meetings and write an occasional feature story since I was currently freelance writing for numerous magazines. Those feature stories turned out to be very popular with our readers and became part of the new Years Home Life page. Throughout the years I Ago received many Minnesota Donna Press Women awards as well as a national award. It Heath has been a wonderful ride and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it, but the time has come for me to forget about deadlines and finally retire. I say to all the wonderful people I’ve worked with throughout the years and to all my loyal readers, “Thanks for the many, many wonderful memories.”

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American Legion Auxiliary honors our veterans To the Editor: The members of the American Legion Auxiliary, Pine City Unit 51, would like to express out sincere appreciation for the men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces. Thank you for serving this great county. Thank you for protecting us. Thank you for the security we have here at home. We know you sacrificed much for your country and all of us. We invite everyone to pause today to also honor those who are currently fighting for our freedom. Thank you for bravely protecting us. Founded in 1919, The American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) helps to advance the mission of the American Legion. Members nationally, volunteer millions of hours and raise funds to support veterans, military, and their families. Linda Setterlund President, ALA Pine City Unit 51

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bout once a month on a Wednesday you’ll catch me volunteering from 3-6 p.m. over at Pine Center for the Arts, the little shopfront on the corner right across the street from Robinson Park and kitty corner from the library. As far as volunteering goes, it’s an gig: welcome Editor’s easy music students and Soapbox gallery visitors as they come in, ring Mike up gallery purchases and answer the Gainor phone. And that’s it. I always bring along my computer so I can get some work done during the down time, and it’s mostly down time. Last Wednesday I was looking through the big front windows of the art center watching the wind gust through the falling snow. It looked like it was coming down with some intent, and I figured I was going to have to scrape off the piano teacher’s car before I left. But inside it was dry and warm. The paintings in the the gallery right now are by a guy named Todd Clercx, and he’s pretty amazing. He paints in big, bold strokes and – it’s hard for me to describe, but it feels like he really brings out the personality in whatever he’s painting. Sometimes seeing a painting can be as interesting as watching a good show on TV – new things keep

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showing themselves to you the longer you look. And there was music. A brother and sister were in the back room learning their fi rst songs on piano, while the teacher cheered them on, calling out the notes. “C-C-C-A. Yeah! Good job. Really good job.” That made the boy chuckle. Outside the snow had gone away. The sunlight was fading and the skies were gray, but more silvery than gloomy. You could see the wind was coming from the south by the way the flags were blowing, catching the light from the streetlamps before falling back into shadow. Cars drove past on 8th Street up from the railroad tracks, their headlights glowing on the wet street and flashing in the puddles. A couple parked across the street and set off on foot to get dinner at the Pizza Pub. I got this impression that this was their Wednesday night tradition, and they weren’t about to let a little snow and wind get in the way. I don’t know if I was a bit sleep deprived from being up late putting together the newspaper the night before, but I just sat there watching it all go by and couldn’t stop smiling. Sometimes it feels pretty good to be right where you are. And this fi rst day of November in our town of Pine City, well, somehow it was just about perfect.

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ful Years Ago column. It’s always a delight to see her. If you’ve ever met Donna you’ll know what I’m talking about because she’s kind of unforgettable: warm, friendly, kind, funny, and just exuding enthusiasm and excitement about life. This past Thursday I stopped by the desk where she was working, and she said that this was going to be her last Years Ago column. She said she wants to stay closer to home this winter and work on other projects, and that after more than 40 years she just felt it was time. I’ll be honest, I got tears in my eyes. I think she might have too, though she was pretty good at hiding it. Donna just celebrated her 90th birthday, but if she’s lost a step it has been hard to tell. All good things have to come to an end, but I sure wasn’t ready for it to end just yet. In her goodbye letter over on the other side of this page, Donna thanks all her readers and co-workers for many wonderful memories. Well, I just wanted to say: Thank you, Donna. You’re a great writer, an excellent storyteller and a fantastic human being. You’ve made extraordinary contributions to the Pioneer and the Pine City community and we are grateful to have you here with us. Donna promised she’ll be back every week to pick up what she always calls “my favorite paper.” Whenever she does, she’ll be welcome. And if she ever gets the bug to write a few more stories for us, we will be thrilled.

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Local hunter treed by timber wolves in 1917 10 Years Ago, 2007 Dennis Vancenik and his son Sam were pictured with Vicenik’s trophy 11-point, non-typical buck that he shot on private land near Pine City. Mikayla Weeks, 12, shot her first deer, an eight point buck, in Rush City this weekend. Her buck was much bigger than the one her grandpa, Gary Weeks, shot this season. Emily Branzovsky Years of Pine City shot an 11-point non-typical Ago buck on opening weekend. Donna Pine Technical ColHeath lege was celebrating a high enrollment with an open house. Student achievers are first grader, Andrew Belland son of Michael and Michelle Belland, and eighth grader Nick Cummings. Both boys are outstanding students and an asset to their classrooms. Cheerleading athletes of the week are Allison Kozisek, Danielle Pangerl, Shelby Favorito, Adriana Bloom, Ashley Morris, Brittany Hernandez, Brooke Louden, Stephanie Kozisek and Rachel Pulju. Senior Trevor McNally led the way for the Dragons at the finish of the Minnesota State Cross Country Meet. McNally received All State Honors at the meet. The community is invited to attend Pine City’s fall musical classic Cole Porter Broadway standard, “Anything Goes.” The Women’s Resource Center of Winona presented their “Advocate of the Year” award to Jenn Branzovsky of Pine City at their annual meeting on Oct. 9. Changing Gates is an addiction treatment program using horses started by Guy Kaufman. His horse Shadow aided in his recovery and now people with

Olympic Bowling Tournament. Hanson received a first place trophy. Kern and Miller brought home sixth and seventh place ribbons, respectively, in their divisions. New Pump N’ Munch owners Tom and Sandra Gustafson met the Pine City Ambassadors recently. The Pamida Foundation recently donated $200 to the Pine City Heritage Players on behalf of the Pamida Pharmacy in Pine City. Heritage Players president Betty Gilbey accepted the donation from pharmacist Henry Kylo, Jr. and Pamida manager Mike Perell.

addictions are being helped by his program. Dale Kuzel of Pine City recently attended a mission awareness trip to Central Mexico with Christian Foundation for Children and Aging. The organization has served more than 310, 000 sponsors around the world. Dale and his wife Sue, have sponsored a boy through this organization for the last six years.

25 Years Ago, 1992 The Pine County Board received a letter last week from attorney Robert C. Lundig informing the commissioners that Kanabec Recycling, Inc. plans to terminate its contract at the county drop sheds. In the letter dated Oct. 30, Kanabec Recycling said the county breached the contract by reducing the number of sheds from 18. Kanabec Recycling also claims the sheds are being used by commercial businesses and that some refuse haulers are using the sheds to dispose of garbage. A new 100-bed mental health facility will be constructed in Moose Lake. Gov. Arne Carlson announced Friday, Oct. 30 that $13.4 million was provided in a bonding bill for construction of the facility. A Monday morning fire destroyed a farm house near Grasston that a family had been renting for just one month. Kevin and Marianne Walsh and their three children had rented the two story home on the Arvid Anderson property in early October. They moved to the area from California, where Kevin had been in the Navy for 10 years. Health care is rapidly changing, and the Rush City Hospital is changing to keep up. To educate area communities on the hospital’s options, it sponsored a health care forum focusing on trends in rural health care and the future of the Rush City Hospital and Clinic. Pine City Special Olympians Matt Kern, Kyle Hanson and Dusty Miller traveled to St. Cloud for the Area Special

50 Years Ago, 1967 Pine City firemen were kept on the go during the past week with a rash of grass and brush fires. The four fires point up well the need for extreme caution when doing any burning in the late fall with conditions so dry. A new organization, the Quarterback Club, was formed in Pine City with Ronald Wanless as president.

75 Years Ago, 1942 Bandage rolling began last week when 35 women reported for work. They rolled 900 bandages, falling short by 200 from their quota of 1100. The Red Cross would like to have more volunteers so that it will be possible to meet the quota. The Swanson Appliance company, with M. L. Swanson as manager, has moved its quarters from across the tracks into the building formerly occupied by the Drake Furniture. By so doing, Mr. Swanson will be near his chapel and figures he will be better able to serve all his clientele in a more satisfactory manner. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bobzin of Rush City are the proud parents of a baby girl, Shirley Ann, born Nov. 5. This date is also the birthday of Mrs. Bobzin.

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he picked up at the side of the state road about one mile north of Beroun. The only reason that the sheriff and not the editor of The Pine Poker has the car is because our nerve failed us just as we were about to claim the derelict, thinking that the owner probably was hunting close by with a gun full of bird shot. The car stood there from Friday. The owner of the car was found at Minneapolis and came after it yesterday. The car had been stolen at Minneapolis last Thursday. John Alguire was the first Pine Cityite home from the big woods, having returned yesterday morning with a fine doe which, we understand, he had been in correspondence with. He also brings the story that Bill Scofield was treed by a pack of timber wolves one evening but was liberated by the firing of other members of the Pine City party and marched into camp from the wrong side.

125 Years Ago, 1892

The boys have commenced skating on the river, and now the merry laughter of the young hears can be heard on the moonlight nights. Snow fell on Sunday night, to the depth of three inches in this section, and by the appearance of the weather at present, winter has commenced in earnest. The battle is ended, and those that are defeated should take it gracefully, as the struggle is ended and all is over. If you know a man did not vote for you, don’t feel sour towards him, for he could not cast his vote for every man on the ticket. Some on e had to be left out. The officers elected will no doubt fill the offices as good as their opponents.

This is the last edition of “Years Ago” for beloved local writer Donna Heath (see Page 4), but the column will continue next week in the Pioneer under new authorship. Those who wish to offer notes of congratulations and thanks to Donna may email them to editor@pinecitymn.com or send (or bring) them to the Pioneer office at 405 2nd Ave. SE, Pine City MN 55063.

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Finishing the cross country season with a bang, Pine City junior Tommy Ryan ran a personal best time at State and finished in 34th place out of 176 competitors. Ryan represented himself, the school and Pine City with a tremendous performance. The weather cooperated with no precipitation during the race and temps in the low 40’s, conditions nearly ideal for running fast. “Tommy met and exceeded many of the goals and expectations that were in place before the meet,” said Dragon Head Coach Jared Clementson. “His goal was to be among the top 50 finishers as he was going into the race ranked in the middle of the field. He executed the race plan that we set out and ended up having a great race.” Ryan had a strong start and went through the first mile in 5:10 in 42nd place. Ryan stayed strong in the middle of the race and moved up to 34th place by the two-mile marker in a time of 10:42. While several runners passed Ryan at the start of mile three, he kicked hard at the end, caught them again, and finished in 16:55.6, a personal best and

an 18-second improvement from the Section 5A meet, which was his previous PB. “It has been a lot of fun as a coach watching Tommy progress over the past few years,” said Clementson. “He has such great work ethic, drive, and determination to always do his best. What I really admire about Tommy is the fact that his main goal is to lead the team to the State meet next year.” Ryan ends his junior year as the 10th fastest 5K runner in school history. At the start of the season he was the 22nd fastest. “I am looking forward to seeing what Tommy can do in the upcoming track season and in next year’s Cross Country season,” said Clementson. Other Class A developments at State included a clean sweep for Perham. Their boys and girls teams won both races with 118 points and 86 points respectively. Matt Steiger from La Crescent won with a time of 15:44.8 and Tierney Wolfgram from Math and Science Academy won with a Class A record time of 17:31.6. Section 5A boys champs, Mora, placed 11th while Section 5A girls champ Annandale placed third.

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Pine City Arts Council and Community Education have been hosting a “Doll Days” program in Pine City for several years. This program brings American Girl historical dolls into the Pine City Library once a month. Stories from different eras in American history are read and come alive as organizers highlight one of the 13 dolls each month to our group of elementary age girls. A surprise from Mary Halverson came in the form of new books from the American Girl store at the Mall of America. These books help the lives of the dolls come alive as participants pretend to go back in time and learn what it was like to be a young woman during our past. MEET THE DOLLS AND THEIR DONORS Through the generosity of the American Girl corporation and several Pine City residents the purchase of these heirloom dolls were completed. “Kit” was purchased by Laura and Jenna Erhart in memory of their grandmother Rose Erhart. “Molly” was purchased by Adrienne Roubinek in honor of her mother Joyce Lindquist. “Josephina” was purchased by Mary Rinden in memory of her mother in law and her mother. Judy Yorston and Carol Finstad purchased “Addy” in memory of Elizabeth Finstad. Bill and Pat Lones purchased “Rebecca” in memory of Marian Lones. George Arimond purchased “Marie Grace”

in memory of his mother Winnie Arimond. Cara and Cindy Novy donated a doll and clothing in memory of Cara’s grandmothers Laura Novy and Marge Clementson. “Ivy” and “Julie,” were purchased by Pam Jambeck and Glenna Reierson in loving memory of their mothers Verna Romness and Margaret Hegle. “Julie” was purchased by Kris Gross and her sisters in memory of their mom Kay Espeseth. Paul and Teena Bacigalupi purchased of “Saige” for the collection. “Kaya” was purchased by Gloria Harwig in memory of her mother. Carolyn was purchased by the family of Sue Sharp in her memory as a longtime librarian from the regional library system in Pine City. “Nanea” a Hawaiian doll from 1941 to join our family by a generous donation of Karen Romano in loving memory of her mother Freda Kiekow. Clothing was purchased and many items made by Rosalie Spahr. The first Doll Days this year will be held Nov. 11 in the Pine City Community Room from 9-10:30 a.m. Participants must be pre registered to attend by calling Community Education at 320-629-4030. A limited number of girls may participate each month. Pine City Arts Council is also looking for a volunteer to help with the program each month and assist the girls with their dolls. Anyone interested in helping is asked to contact Adrienne Roubinek at 320-629-2227.

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The Annual Pine County 4-H Recognition Banquet was held on Oct. 7. Pine City VFW Post 4258 received the “Pine County 4-H Friend of 4-H Award” for going above and beyond in helping the 4-H program. This year’s “Outstanding Youth Leader Award” was given to Michael Durheim of Askov for serving as the Pine County 4-H Leader’s Council President, serving as an Ambassador and having a leadership position at the State Fair for 4-H Livestock weekend. The “Outstanding Adult Leader Award” was given to Cindy Durheim of Askov. Also of note was the “Extra Mile Award” given to Roxanne Orvis of Rock Creek for going above and beyond her position description at the Extension Office. The “I Dare You Award” given to Abbie Oquist of Coon Rapids and Madison Nelson from Sandstone is an award that is nation-wide leadership award and selected youth are eligible to attend a national youth leadership conference held in Michigan. Joylyn Waschenbecker of Pine City was selected as this years’ outstanding Treasurer as she served as youth treasurer for Leader’s Council. The last award given was to Maya Phillips of Pine City for her outstanding work as a ﬁrstyear member or volunteer. She contributed to the success of developing a new 4-H club, the Pine City Explorers and promoting her club. For more information contact the University of Minnesota Extension, Pine County 4-H Youth Programs at (800)657-3813 or email vand0621@umn.edu.

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crops,” Rarick said. “I’m glad the governor took this action.” Rarick said the executive order remains in effect for 30 days, or “until the commercial motor carrier or driver ceases direct assistance in providing energy relief, whichever occurs first,” and may be extended in the future.

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The East Central Spurs chapter of Pheasants Forever is offering five hundred dollars in prizes available for pheasant-themed works (i.e. pheasants, hunting, conservation, dogs, biology, CRP, etc.). This can include, but not be limited to works of art on canvas, metal, ceramics etc. and homemade craft items such as woodworking, embroidery, etc. Submissions must be received at Pine Center for the Arts by Dec. 29. Entrants are allowed up to three submissions. There is no entry fee. The show opens at Pine Center for the Arts on Jan. 12. Judging will take place privately before the event by two knowledgeable and experienced judges. Artists and crafters are encouraged to attend the event to highlight and discuss their works with attendees. All works will be on display and for sale through the month of January at the Pine Center for the Arts. Entrants agree to a percentage distribution of sale proceeds. Entrants agree to allow one of their submissions to constitute a donation to Pheasants Forever - East Central Spurs (501c3) for habitat and outdoor youth activities fund-raising purposes. Winning and donated works will be auctioned off at the 19th Annual East Central Spurs Banquet on Feb. 17 at the Floppy Crappie Lakeside Pub. Contact Barb Dreyer at 320-3964294 (barbaraaraymond@q.com), or kreed6634@comcast.net for application form and rules.

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Veterans offered energy assistance MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

As the state observes Veterans Day this year, the Minnesota Department of Commerce wants all Minnesota veterans who may struggle paying their heating bills to know that help is available from the state’s Energy Assistance Program. “Minnesotans who served and sacrificed in uniform for our nation should not be left in the cold,” said Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman, whose agency administers energy assistance in Minnesota. “Last year our state’s Energy Assistance Program helped keep the heat on for more than 8,100 veteran households. The average grant per household was about $520, providing an essential safety net against losing heat during the coldest months of the year.” The Energy Assistance Program

helps homeowners and renters earning at or below 50 percent of the state’s median income ($48,077 for a family of four) pay their heating bills. The program served nearly 133,000 Minnesota households last year. Some of these households also received help to address no-heat crisis situations and repair broken heating systems. The Minnesota Commerce Department administers the Energy Assistance Program in partnership with 30 local service providers throughout the state. It is funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Applications to apply were recently sent to Minnesotans who qualified for energy assistance last year. Others who may qualify are encouraged to apply by contacting their local service provider.

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area. The Foundation strives to enhance the college’s standing as the most important source of post-secondary education and training and continuing education in the region, and works with PTCC to expand the relationships it has forged with businesses and the community. The annual scholarship campaigns, the endowment and special projects, such as a mobile welding lab, are just some of the ways donors can share in the success of this institution and its students. To contribute to the PTCC Foundation, contact Sandi Carlisle at 320-629-5140.

Foundation. Bob Thompson, Minpack, Inc.; Diana Siebels, Waste Management and Dennis Frandsen are not pictured. The Foundation would also like to thank Chris’ Foods, Grand Casino Hinckley, Chubby’s, Village Bar and Grill, Vannelli’s Landing and Wings North for providing amazing appetizers. This year’s People’s Choice winner was Wings North. The Foundation was created in 1999 to help the college expand and meet the growing educational and cultural needs of residents and businesses in the surrounding

Chubby’s Bar & Grill was among the restaurants serving hungry visitors at the Oct. 27 event.

Pine Technical & Community College Foundation recently recognized donors and more than $187,000 of gifts to the Foundation. Donors were honored for various levels of giving at an event held Oct. 27 at the North West Company Fur Post. “Through their generous donations, these individuals and organizations are building a legacy that will have an impact on our students and our community,” said PTCC President Joe Mulford. Individuals and the organization they represent, pictured left to right, are Kim Carlson, PTCC Foundation President; Julie Mulford, the Mulford family; PTCC President Joe Mulford; Nancy Hoffman, Chisago County HRA/EDA; Trevor Swanson, McNally Industries; Brent Thompson, Minpack, Inc.; Ruth Biederman, New Horizons Thrift Store; Jan Carl, Coldwell Banker Results Realty; Nancy Mollhoff, New Horizons Thrift Store; Jane Robbins; Kevin Anderson, DAKA Corporation; Jason Spaeth and Karen Amundson, Onan Family

Pine City officials remind residents that there is no parking on any Pine City streets from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. from Nov. 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018. Vehicles left on city streets during the above months during restricted times are subject to being towed at the owner’s expense. Any damage incurred by towing will be the owner’s liability. Vehicles will be released to the owner/ operator once all costs incurred with the towing have been paid to the City of Pine City. Anyone who thinks their vehicle may have been towed can call 320-6292575 to ask what is needed to have their vehicle released.

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The mission of the Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote economic development and business in the area.

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CHAMBER ANNOUNCES NEW SHOP LOCAL CAMPAIGN #ShopPineCity Card Now Available

The Pine City Chamber has launched a new program this year leading up to the annual Holiday Madness event. The #ShopPineCity card is designed for community members to support our local businesses during the month of November. We want to encourage our community to do some of their holiday shopping or just every day shopping at local stores. Use your #ShopPineCity card at participating locations from Nov. 1 - 30. Once you have a completed card, it can be turned in at the Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce to be entered into a drawing for a $500 Chamber Bucks prize that will be drawn on Saturday, Dec. 2. The cards are currently available at these locations: City Hall, Chamber Oﬃce, Lee’s Pro Shop, Rick’s Auto, Flower Box, New Horizon Thrift Store, Nicoll’s Café, Cabin Coﬀee’s, Chris’ Food Center, Sauser’s Hardware, More Than Sprouts and Voyageur Bottle Shop.

Next Chamber Meeting: December 5, 2017 @ Noon

DATES TO REMEMBER:

NETWORKING: November 16 at Noon

CONTACT US: 320-322-4040 Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce 315 Main Street South, Pine City MN 55063 Regular Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 2:30 pm info@pinecitychamber.com

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The Dragon varsity football squad took the ﬁeld in St. Cloud on Nov. 3 hoping to make history, and left with memories of one of the best seasons in team history.

Snowy battle cools Dragons’ hot playoff run BY JESSE LOGAN EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

The last month of the 2017 football season was a wild ride. The Dragons, after starting 1-5, won four games in a 15day span and put themselves on the doorstep of history. Although Pine City fell short in their bid to win their fi rst ever Section Championship and advance to State, the memories made along the way will last a lifetime. Playing during a heavy snowfall in Husky Stadium in St. Cloud on Friday, Nov. 3, the Dragons saw their wild run come to an unforgettable end. MORA 14, PINE CITY 0 As this game went to the fourth quarter, snowfall totals approached four inches on the field. The players were having a hard time with footing, and the grounds crew was actively shoveling the field during play. Each tackle during this hard-fought battle was accompanied by a cloud of powder as the players were engulfed when they went to the ground. It was the fi rst time in school history that Pine City had taken the field in a high school football game in the month of November, and Mother Nature was playing a role as well. “Fun atmosphere,” said Dragons Head Coach Jared Polzine. “Crazy game with the weather, definitely an experience. We’ve talked about it, a lot of people were probably surprised that we made it that far, played that well and kept it that close. A lot of life lessons, the boys deserve a lot of credit. It wasn’t the outcome we were hoping for by any means, but still positives. It was a beautiful setting, it wasn’t cold, it was accumulating rapidly. I think it kind of hurt us maybe more than it did them. It made it harder to get our offensive line going. We couldn’t get a push, backs were slipping when they tried to hit the hole, it made it harder.” Pine City faced the

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Though the Dragons struggled on offense (and with questionable penalty calls) they fought hard into the ﬁnal moments of the game.

elements, and throughout the game, always seemed to be picking up ticky-tack penalties and trying to overcome bad field position. The Dragons stopped Mora’s fi rst drive with an interception by Brandon Haskovec on fourth down near Pine City’s own three yard line. The game would be played on Pine City’s side of the field for the majority of the entire fi rst half. Pine City’s defense held the Mustangs at bay several times, but ultimately ceded a short TD run in the second quarter to fall behind 8-0 at the break. “We bend but not break on that fi rst drive, we probably should have knocked it down instead of intercepting it, and it made it hard to flip the field after that,” said Polzine. “The defense did a nice job keeping them out of the endzone, especially as many times as they were on our side of the field. I don’t think we had a fi rst down until that last drive of the half.” Pine City’s two biggest plays of the game were undone by flags and the same infraction. On a snow covered field, the line judge whistled the Dragons twice for not having seven men lined up on the line. One of the whistles came on Pine City’s fi rst drive of the game and nullified a 50-plus yard run by senior Jake Lunceford. Another came as time was winding down and looked like it halted a would’ve-been touchdown pass by Isaiah Go-

nyea to Clay Logan. “We had some illegal procedures,” said Polzine. “The one there on the long run by Luncey and another one late in the fi rst half. It made it tough on us. Our offense was built to get three or four yards at a crack. Some costly penalties and it couldn’t get going. We had another shot in the endzone, looked like we had the right play called, but again we didn’t have somebody on the line of scrimmage. I think throughout the year you find ref crews that just get one rule in their head and just get very adamant about one thing in particular, we haven’t had problems with lining up all season. They were calling them as false starts a couple times, an illegal shift, they should have let the play go, but it’s just bad timing.” Bad timing was a problem all night. Although the Dragons were tough on defense, the timing of the offense was buried in the blizzard, which kept Lunceford from getting on track. Pine City finished the game with just 94 total yards. It was also a bad time for quarterback Nick Hansmann to be slowed by injury, as his runs were needed but largely ineffective. “Give a lot of credit to Mora there,” said Polzine. “Their defensive front was tougher than our offensive front. They were getting in our backfield, pressuring us in the backfield, causing a lot of problems for us. I think there was one completion by both teams all

night so moving the ball was difficult. Nick was kind of banged up from the Spectrum game. You could tell he wasn’t quite at full speed. We were forced to go under center too and that takes away a large portion of our play calling.” The Dragons would give up a second touchdown in the fourth quarter on a 14-yard pass. Although Pine City would threaten an answer, they were unable to get on the scoreboard and had to watch as a rival celebrated a berth in State with snow angels and jubilation. “The big pass play there, it was good coverage we just couldn’t get any pressure,” said Polzine. “They just made a play. It was the nail in the coffi n. We just couldn’t move the ball consistently. I think holding Mora to 14 points says a lot about the defensive effort. Just over 200 yards on the night is a low output for that explosive offense that they have.” Polzine admitted that he hadn’t watched the fi lm, but was able to reflect on an amazing run that saw the Dragons in the Section Championship game for just the second time in school history. Pine City was one of the final 16 teams in Class AAA playing, and had much to be proud about. “When you start out 1-5 it’s tough,” said Polzine, “but we knew we had a really good team. I’d tell the boys ‘I know I wouldn’t want to play us,’ and that was very true. To start this run, we beat a Moose team on their field on homecoming, then they end up making State. Then win on the road at Crosby on Homecoming, then two more wins in the span of a week on the road in the playoffs, we showed what we were made of.” Polzine thanked the large senior class for their contributions and said that he felt like some of the players who returned for their senior year had made a real impact.

“We had a good group of seniors,” noted Polzine, “then we added some guys like Jonah Bergstrom, Clay, and Hunter Carl, that really helped. It’s a numbers game in football and those additions helped out guys like Lunceford, Gonyea, LeBrun and Utecht. There’s only seven teams in the state that end up winning

the final game. Losing a close game in the Section Champtionship, nothing to hang our heads about. It speaks volumes about the kids we have and the program we have as well.” Pine City finished with a 5-6 record and section runner-up status for just the second time in school history.

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Alan Ackley

Glenn Arthur Staples

Glenn Arthur Staples, “ “Niiganibines”, age 57, o Danbury, Wisconsin, of p passed away unexpectedly o Nov. 2, 2017 at his resion d dence. Glenn was born on July 7 1960 in St. Paul, Min7, n nesota, to parents, Mary E Elsie (Jiron) and Ward S Staples Sr. He graduated from Webster High School in 1978. He was employed by Mille Lacs Band as a Housing Inspector. Glenn was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved his motorcycles and greatly enjoyed going for a cruise. He was also a master gambler and was known for being quite lucky. He will be deeply missed. Preceding Glenn in death are his parents; sister, Debra Lee Valenzuela. Glenn is survived by his siblings: Andrea M. Staples, Ward (Miranda) Staples Jr., Michael Moreno, Jessica (Chris) Schultz; step-mother, Delores Staples; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Danbury Tribal Hall. Interment was held at Danbury Cemetery.

Alan Ackley died Satu urday, November 4, 2017 a his home at the age of at 2 28. Alan is survived by h parents Floyd and his L Linda Ackley of Pine C City, sisters Ashley A Ackley of Minneapolis, C Christy Johnson of St. C Cloud, grandparents Dale and Althie Ackley, niece Ayden Johnson, nephew Brandon Eckley, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Edward Sr. and LaVerne Niezgocki. Funeral services for Alan will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 with a time of visitation one hour prior all at: Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City, Minnesota. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel.

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Snow on the pumpkin Wintry weather this past week made the Halloween season feel more like Thanksgiving.

Date 10/30 10/31 11/1 11/2 11/3 11/4 11/5

Weather High 37° 32° 34° 37° 33° 37° 38°

Low 29° 23° 22° 31° 24° 31° 22°

Precip./Snow 0"/0.5" 0/0" 0.07/0.9" 0"/0" 0.23"/0.9" 0.16/0.5" 0.22"/0"

WORSHIP GUIDE

Church of Christ

Grasston Baptist Church

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

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

Hands for Pine City

Dale Evangelical Free Church

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

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

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

Henriette Community Church

Grace Baptist Church

Hinckley Seventh Day Adventist

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday Mornings: Life Class 9 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m.

Pomroy Chapel

2700 320th Ave., Brook Park A NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP For Special events &/or group studies call: 320-679-3925 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Prayer 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Fellowship following Worship

Living Water Fellowship

Hustletown Community Church Non-denominational 17945 Blue Jay Ln. Pastor Bruce Thompson 320-225-9231 Sunday School, 10:15 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.

Open Arms Church of God

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 535 8th St. SW, Pine City 320-629-2935 Monsignor Alek Suchan www.icchurchpinecitymn.org office@icchurcpinecitymn.org Mass: Saturday 5 pm, Sunday 10 am, Confession: Saturday 4-4:30pm, Sunday 9:15-9:45am

Journey North Church Current location: 840 Main St S, behind A&W. Pastor Tim Adams 320-629-6111 Sunday Services: 9 & 10:30 a.m. Nursery, toddlers and KidVenture programs during both services. www.JourneyNorthChurch.com

Living Hope Christian Center Pastor Jeremy Langmade Assembly of God 11914 Fairway Rd. SW, Pine City ¾ mile West of I-35 on Pokegama Lake Road 320-629-6136 Livinghopepinecity@gmail.com

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

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

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

South Pine Baptist Church

825 Golf Ave SW, Pine City 320-629-2985 Pastor Fred Hanson Sunday services: 8 and 9:30 a.m. Coffee and fellowship between services Sunday school is at 9:30 Sundays. Thursday Service: 5:30 p.m.

Meeting at Pine City Library Community Room 300 5th St SE, Pine City, MN Pastor Dennis Eng 320-336-9292 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible study at 7p.m. (Call for location) www.southpinebaptist.org

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

Pine City Evangelical Free Church 625 Golf Ave SW Pastor Joel Preston Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) 9:15 a.m. Nursery (infant-3yrs) all morning Wednesdays: AWANA (Sept-Apr) 6 p.m.; Frontline (Youth Group), Jr & Sr High 6:00 p.m. Phone: 320-629-2584 Email: office@pcefc.com, www.pcefc.com

Zion Lutheran Church 410 Main St. S, Pine City Worship 9 a.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Growing in Grace Preschool Mon-Wed- Fri a.m. Pastor Glen Kleppe 320-629-3683

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POKEGAMA TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ON EXPANSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT; MANUFACTURED HOME PARK Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 22 of the Township Zoning Ordinance, that the Planning Commission of Pokegama Township will hold a public Hearing on November 20th, 2017 at 7:00 pm, at the Pokegama Town Hall, 18336 Town Hall Rd., Pine City, Mn. 55063, The hearing is for an Conditional Use Permit request to expand the existing Manufactured Home Park Business and facility located on Island Resort Rd., in Pokegama Township. This application was submitted by William Woischke, owner of Woschke’s Rv & Manufactured Home Park. If approved, the application would allow Business to expand existing footprint to include the coverage of more land area located in the Agricultural District. The Township of Pokegama encourages interested parties to attend public meetings and comment on the issues being discussed. If you wish to provide comments and are unable to attend the meeting, written comments may be submitted to or delivered to, the Township Zoning Department prior to the time of the hearing. These written comments will be made a part of the official record. Questions regarding this matter can be directed to the Township Planning and Zoning Department at (320) 629-3719 or by e-mail: pokezoning@yahoo.com.

Date: November 6th, 2017 Gordon Johnson, Township Planning Zoning Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on November 09, 2017 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: February 6, 2006 MORTGAGOR: Edward R Davies Jr., a single man. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for America’s Wholesale Lender its successors and assigns. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded March 9, 2006 Pine County Recorder, Document No. 453170. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Countrywide Home Loans, Inc.. Dated March 7, 2008 Recorded March 17, 2008, as Document No. A471138. And thereafter assigned to: BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP. Dated April 1, 2010 Recorded April 9, 2010, as Document No. A486833. And thereafter assigned to: Green Tree Servicing LLC now known as

Ask a Trooper BY SGT. NEIL DICKENSON MINNESOTA STATE PATROL

The registered license A: plates are designed for you to be able to park that

Both my daughter and I Q: have a disability. I have the handicap license plates on

vehicle in a disabled/handicap parking location. If your daughter has her own permit, she would need to display her permit in the vehicle. Any Minnesota resident who meets one or more of the definitions of a “physically disabled

my car and she only has a placard. When she drives my car, does she have to use her placard to park?

Ditech Financial LLC. Dated July 12, 2013 Recorded July 29, 2013, as Document No. A-509439. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100015700064058866 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: America’s Wholesale Lender RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 206 1st Street Southwest, Hinckley, MN 55037 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 405220000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots 9 & 10, Block 142, Town of Hinckley according to the plat and survey thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Pine County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Pine ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $79,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $82,999.47 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by

statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 14, 2017 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Detention Center, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City MN 55063 to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on June 14, 2018 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: October 16, 2017 Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 8 - 17-006046 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on Oct. 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2017

person” can apply to obtain a disability certificate or plates. Disability Certificate: • Issued to the disabled person, not the vehicle. • A person may qualify for two certificates if they do not have disability license plates. • May be displayed on rear view mirror or on the dashboard in any vehicle when parked. • The placard should be taken down from the rear view mirror while driving. • Can be used to park in dis-

ability parking spaces when the person named on the certificate is driving or a passenger. Disability License Plates: • Issued to a vehicle that is primarily owned by a person with a disability, the parent of a child with a disability or the owner of a commercial rental motor vehicle that has been modified for and is used exclusively by permanently physically disabled people. A vehicle that is displaying the parking certificate may be

parked by or solely for the benefit of a physically disabled person: in a designated disability parking space; in a non-restricted metered parking space without obligation to pay the meter fee, and without regard to time limitation unless otherwise posted; or in a non-metered time limited passenger vehicle space unless otherwise posted. For additional information, go to: www.dps.mn.gov and go to Divisions, Driver and Vehicle Services.

PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Oct. 30 - Nov. 5 Theft, burglary, vandalism

Oct. 30, 6:08 a.m., report of security alarm, 8th Ave., Pine City, south. Oct. 31, 1:31 p.m., report of fraud, State Hwy 70, Rock Creek east. Oct. 31, 6:18 p.m., report of security alarm, Northridge Court, Pine City north. Nov. 1, 4:35 p.m., report of attempted vehicle theft, Brunswick Rd, Royalton Twp. Nov.2, 12:58 a.m., report of burglary, Brook Dr., Pokegama Twp west. Nov. 2, 4:34 p.m., report of fraud, 9th St., Pine City south. Nov. 3, 3:31 p.m., report of security alarm, 550th St., Rock Creek east. Nov.3, 6:27 p.m., report of shoplifter, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. Nov. 4, 11:13 a.m., report of theft, Deer Dr., Pine City north.

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Oct. 30, 3:44 a.m., report of suspicious activity, State Highway 70., Rock Creek west. Oct. 30, 8:38 a.m., report of animal disturbance, Brook Park Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Oct. 31, 12:06 a.m., report of check welfare, 7th St., Pine City south. Oct. 31, 8:57 a.m., report of animal disturbance, Everready Rd, Pokegama Twp. east. Oct. 31, 5:59 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 8th St, Clark Ave., Pine City south. Nov. 1, 6:55 p.m., report of harassment, Johnson Ave, Pine City south. Nov. 1, 7:04 p.m., report of disturbance, State Hwy 70, Rock Creek east.

Nov. 2, 2:15 a.m., report of disturbance, 7th St., Pine City south. Nov.3, 3:26 p.m., report of customer trouble, Main St., Pine City south. Nov. 5, 2:53 p.m., report of trespass, Sunnyside Rd., Pine City Twp. east.

Fires and accidents Nov. 1, 8:07 p.m., report of smoke odor, River Way, Pine City Twp. east. Nov. 2, 8:06 a.m., report of property damage, Birchwood Trl., Pine City Twp. east. Nov. 2, 6:27 p.m., report of property damage, 9th St., Pine City south. Nov. 3, 7:52 p.m., report of property damage, Hillside Ave/ Maine St., Pine City south. Nov. 3, 9:20 p.m., report of personal injury accident, I-35, Rock Creek west. Nov. 4, 12:04 a.m., report of vehicle in the ditch, 580th St., Pine City Twp. west. Nov. 5, 12:24 p.m., report of vehicle in the ditch, Diamond Rd., Pine City Twp. west.

Jail roster Oct. 30, Kevin Bernard Thompson, warrant, remand-hold, terroristic threats-reckless disreg, violate no contact order-within 1. Oct. 30, Matthew Clyde Matrious, warrant , remand-bail, drugs-3rd degree-sale-narcoti.., sentence, drugs- 5th degree poss/procure/control/ su.. Oct. 30, Mitchell Lawrence McMahon, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, remand-bail, Stolen property-possess-other-property-$501-, burglary-3rd degree-nonres-forced-un-

known. Released Nov. 1. Oct. 30, Brandon Clark Benjamin, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, traffic-accidents-driver fails to..released Oct. 30. Oct. 30, Jacob Earl Brandt, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, Drugs-5th degree-poss/procure/control. Released Oct. 31. Oct. 30, Ross Anthony Hartman, Pine County warrant, Government-obstruct legal process-inter...,government -violation of harass/rest order-f..Released Oct. 30. Oct. 30, Nylene Rae Headbird, Pine County warrant, remand-rpr, Traffic-drivers license-driving after cancellation-inimical to public sa.. released Oct. 30.ct. 31 Brandi Kay Disbrowe, awaiting trial/ court, remand-hold, drugs5th degree-possess schedu.. ,remand-bial, drugs-5th degree-poss. Oct. 31, Johnny Lee Hulbert, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, Stolen property-poss-vehicle-unknown amt.. Oct. 31, Kevin Andrew Mangan, under sentence, trafﬁc-accidents-collision with un.., assault-domestic assault-misd. Oct. 31, Donald David Pepworth, Warrant, remand-bail, Traffic-DUI-2nd degree-GM. Oct. 31, Michael Joseph Streech, Probation violation,m remand-bail, Drugs5th degree-poss/procure/ control su.. Oct. 31, Kyle Allen Voigt, warrant, traffic-driving after revocation, government-evading motor vehicle tax-GM, trafﬁc-regulation-false claim of v... Oct. 31, Chadwick Steven

Golly, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-bail, Th ef t- ta ke /u s e/tra n s fe r movable p, criminal damage property-1st degree $1001 and gre...Released Nov. 2. Oct. 31, Jesus Jose Salcido, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-bail, drugs-5th degree-poss. Released Nov. 1. Oct. 31, Terrah Ann Jensen, hold other agency, drugs-5th degree-possess schedule, theft of services. Released Nov 1. Oct. 31, Roger Mark Robertson, hold other agency, probation violation-fe...Released Nov 1. Oct. 31, Adam Scott Spar, warrant, Pine County writ, Remand-other autho, Traffic-drivers license-driving after cancellation-inimical to public safety, traffic-insurance-no proof. Released Nov 1. Nov. 1, Joe Lee Brown, Jr., warrant, remand-bail, drugs-1st degree-possess 50 gra...,hold other agency, drugs-5th degree-poss/procure/control su.., drugs-3rd degree-sale-narcotic, fleeing police officer in motor vehicle. Nov. 1, Tasheena Rae St. John, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, assault-5th degree-inflict or attempt bodil..,disturb-disorderly conduct. Nov. 1, Daryl Patrick Thompson, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, drugs-5th degree-poss, remand-hold, drugs-5th degree -possess schedu.. Nov. 1, Tammy Lynn Massey, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-bail, financial transaction card fraud-. Released Nov. 3. Nov. 1, Thomas Wayne Benja-

min, Book Rel., summons, assault-domestic assault-misd. Released Nov. 1. Nov. 1, Dennis Robert Berg, hold other agency, Contempt of court-fail to pay ord. Released Nov. 1. Nov. 1, Hailee Louise Koester, hold other agency, identity theft-transfers/possesse. Released Nov. 1. Nov. 2, Travis John Graber, under sentence, criminal vehicular operation-subs. Nov. 2, Christopher Scott Podvin, warrant, Pine County writ, Possess ammo,/any ﬁrearm-convicti., drugs-5th degree-poss/procure/control su... Nov. 2, Cassandra Lynn St. Germaine, warrant, remand-bail, Vehicle-theft-$500 or less - m, burglary-3rd degree-enters building-intent steal, theft-identity theft - transfers/poss, drugs-5th degree-possess schedu.. Nov. 2, Jacklynn Marie Blaszczyk, hold other agency, probation violation-fe. Released Nov. 3. Nov. 2, Jay Christopher Lane, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-rpr, domestic assault-misdemeanor-comm. Released Nov. 3. Nov. 2, Sabrina Rose Arneson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, government-obstruct legal process-no fo..,family offence-contribute to deli.. Released Nov. 2. Nov. 3, Nicholas Edwin Coles, Pine County warrant, Criminal Sexual Conduct-registration of predatory offen. Nov. 3, Savanna Rose Ubl, hold other agency, drugs-5th degree-possess schedu. Nov. 3, Myron Jay Benjamin, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic-drivers

license-driving after cancellation, inimical to public sa. Released Nov 3. Nov. 4, Sean Patrick Flaherty, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, stolen property, poss-vehicle-unkown amt. Nov. 4, Randy Lee Frank, awaiting trial/court, hold other agency, drugs-paraphernalia-possess, traffic-insurance-uninsured vehicle, traffic drivers license-driving after cancellation-inimical to public safe. Nov. 4, Robin Amy Mejia, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, trespassing-business. Nov. 4, Delbert Gary Shabaiash Jr., Pine County warrant, hold other agency, drugs-5th degree-poss/procure/control su, traffic-drivers license-driving after cancellation-inimical to public safe, government obstruct legal process-no forc. Nov. 4, Michael James Falteisek, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, trespassing-business. Released Nov. 5. Nov. 5, Frank Louis Belisle, Pine County warrant, Stolen property-receive-other prop $250, probable cause, fugitive from justice from other st, hold other agency, trafﬁc-driving after revocation. Nov. 5, Rachel Lynn Nelson, Pine County warrant, trafficDUE-1st degree-refusal to submit to Nov. 5, James Waylon Snyder, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic-drivers license-driving after cancellation-inimical to public safety. Released Nov. 5

There have been 2,131 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2017.

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COUNTY: Local issues addressed FROM PAGE 1

Hallan said the county had been searching for a piece of land where they could place recycling and garbage collection services. He said they are pretty sure they’ve found one for garbage and appliances. He said most residents of the northern part of the county were not going to drive 35 miles to the Hinckley transfer station. Hinckley’s City Administrator Kyle Morell said the city’s recycle sheds had more room than the dumpsters

which replaced them. Hallan said there are counties who apply trash hauling assessments on residents’ taxes. He mentioned there are several township in the county that do that including New Dosey, Danforth and Ogema. BROADBAND The county has been working on getting the rural areas “connected.” Hallan said they were working with a company to provide internet services to the remote areas of the county. That company’s estimate was $50 million to accomplish

the task. “We haven’t given up,” Hallan said. AGING COUNTY POPULATION Community Development Specialist Mary Bauer,with the Central Minnesota Council on Aging, gave a report on how senior services are dealing with the aging population. She said the cost of nursing home services per year for seniors is $60,000. Bauer said the largest growing population group living in property are women over 85 years old.

Sex offender moving to Brook Park in December STAFF REPORT NEWS@MORAMINN.COM

A convicted level-three sex offender Robert Edwin Olson, age 50, is moving to rural Brook Park within the vicinity of Uniform Street and 300th Avenue on or about Dec. 30, according to a Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office press release. Olson has served the sentence imposed on him by the court, and is transitioning within the community. Olson has a history of sexual contact (including penetration) with female victims (ages 7 to adult). Olson was known to the victims. Olson is described as a white male, 5 feet 8 inches tall, 187 pounds with blue eyes, brown hair, medium build and fair complexion. The Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office is releasing this information pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 244.052. This statute authorizes law enforcement agencies to inform the public of

Robert Edwin Olson

a sexual or predatory offender’s release from prison or a secure treatment facility when the Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office believes that the release of information will enhance public safety and protection. Olson has been convicted of an offense that requires registration with law enforcement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 243.166 or 243.167. Olson is not wanted by the police and has served the sentence imposed by the court. This notification is not intended to increase fear in the community. Law enforcement believes that an informed public is a safer public.

The Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office may not direct where an offender does or does not reside, nor direct where he works or goes to school. The risk level has been determined largely on his potential to re-offend based on previous behavior. Convicted sexual and predatory offenders have always been released to live in communities. It was not until the passage of the Registration Act that law enforcement had an ability to track movement of these offenders after their initial release. With the passage of the Community Notification Act law enforcement may now share information about many of these offenders with the public. Abuse of this information to threaten, harass or intimidate a registered offender is unacceptable and such acts could be charged as a crime. Such abuses could potentially end the ability of law enforcement to provide these notifications.

SHIRLEY SCHMIDT

Women’s Christian Connection celebrates 50 years The Hinckley chapter of the Women’s Christian Connection celebrated a significant milestone recently at Tobies in Hinckley. On October 9, the group commemorated their 50th year of holding monthly meetings that have brought messages of hope and transformation plus entertainment and fellowship to all who have attended these past 50 years. Current chairperson, Karen Carlson of Sandstone, above, is at the podium. She honored the women who served faithfully to make this celebration possible and introduced the evening’s feature presentations. This group has a distinguished past along with the vitality to continue their ministry to area women well into the future.

BERNADINE DAMANN

Neighbors offer Scandinavian feast A Scandinavian feast was held on Sunday, Oct. 22 at the Braham Event Center. Approximately 100 diners were treated to meat balls, potato sausage, lutefisk and all the trimmings. Money raised will be divided between, Braham Food Shelf, the library and BHS Youth Group.

Act now to prevent ice dams and costly home repairs MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Before winter gets into full swing, Minnesota homeowners have the opportunity to act now to help prevent ice dams and costly water damage to ceilings and walls. The problem? Ice dams are primarily caused by the presence of warm air in the attic, combined with snow on the roof and the right weather conditions, with outside air temperatures near freezing. When heat leaks into the attic. it melts the underside of the snow on the roof. The water then flows down the roof surface until it reaches a cold spot, such as the eaves or soffit, where it forms a frozen dam. The ice buildup

can back up under the shingles, damaging the roof and allowing water to leak to the ceilings and walls below. Any penetration into the attic space (around wires, plumbing vents, light fixtures, chimneys, knee walls) is a potential for air leaks. Inadequate insulation, especially near the eaves, is also a contributing factor. The solution? To avoid ice dams, attic air leaks must be sealed with caulking or expanding spray foam, and attic insulation should be installed to a minimum R-50 as space allows. A first step to solving ice dams and making your home more energy efficient is to have an advanced energy assessment. The assessment will use

equipment such as infrared cameras to identify attic air leaks and then offer action steps to prevent ice dams. Advanced energy audits can be arranged through your gas or electric utility, nonprofit energy groups and HVAC professionals. Once the problem areas are detected, get bids from at least two licensed contractors for the work . What not to do? Don’t install heating cables which will shorten the life of your roof and cost you money to operate. Don’t remove the ice with chippers, chemicals or heat that can damage shingles, gutters and other building components. Don’t add roof vents, including pow-

ered vents, which will not eliminate ice dams and often make the problems worse. If ice dams must be removed, it is best to hire a professional ice dam removal company that uses steamers. To prevent future ice dams, the best course of action is to attack the root cause, which are attic air leaks. Sealing those leaks will help prevent ice dams and save on your energy bill. For more information on preventing ice dams and air sealing and insulation contact the Minnesota Department of Commerce Energy Information Center at energy.info@state.mn.us or 800657-3710 with energy questions.

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The City of Pine City is accepting applications for employment to work at the city outdoor skating rinks. Employees will work a variety of hours Sunday - Saturday from approximately December 15 - March 1st. Employees must be a minimum of 16 years old and have a current first aid and CPR/AED certifi cation. cation. Duties will include but are not limited to attending warming house, snow removal, and customer service. Applications are available at pinecity.govoffi pinecity.govoffi c ce.com e.com or City Hall located in the Pine Government Center, 315 Main Street S, Suite 100. Return applications to City Hall by 4:30pm, /PWFNCFS . November 27, 2017. Thisis institution Th institution isis an an equal equal opportunity opportunity provider provider & & employer. employer.

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