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Fatal crash on Hwy. 70 BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM
A woman was killed in a head-on crash on Highway 70 on Nov. 8, just one of a number of crashes on the icy roads of Pine County this past week. The Minnesota State Patrol reports that Wednesday, Nov. 8 just after 10 a.m., a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix was heading westbound on Highway 70 when it crossed into the opposite lane near Elmcrest Avenue, west of Interstate 35. The Grand Prix then struck a 2017 Dodge Ram heading east. The driver of the Grand Prix, Amy Marie Freund, 42, of Cambridge, was killed in the crash. The driver of the Dodge Ram, Alexandra Hope Trach, 24, of Forest Lake, was taken to
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Young Dragon hockey squad skates to second The 12U-B Dragons took second place at the Eden Prairie Season Premiere Kick Off Tournament this past weekend. Front Row: Eden Sauter, Andee Winters, Reanna Cruz, Ava Rydberg, Gabby Schumacher, Sophia Olson, Emma Tracy and Brenna Youngbauer. Back Row: Solei Olsen, Lena Roubinek, Emma Hermanson, Malia Mikyska, Emma Kirby, Lexa Valvoda and Arissa Rydberg. Coaches are Bill Aagaard, Nick Rydberg, Chad Schumacher and Mike Winters.
Wyoming Hospital with injuries described as non life-threatening. Law enforcement continues to investigate the crash.
ENVOY CRASHES ON HIGHWAY A Minneapolis man crashed on I-35 just north of Pine City on Nov. 8, sending him and his two passengers to the hospital. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, 10:20 p.m. on Wednesday a 2006 GMC Envoy driven by Matthew James Laroque, 32, of Minneapolis was traveling northbound on I-35 when Laroque hit the brakes, lost control on the icy road, went into the ditch and rolled. Laroque and his two adult passengers were taken to Essentia Health - Sandstone Hospital by ground ambulance with SEE CRASH, PAGE 15
County officials amend shoreland, sewage rules BY AILENE CROUP EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM
Don’t add on that extra bedroom just yet. At their regular bi-monthly meeting at the history museum in Askov last week, Pine County Commissioners approved new changes in the subsurface sewage treatment system ordinance (SSTS). It will affect bedroom additions for all residents whose townships have adopted the county’s sewer ordinance.
Three different ordinances amendments were approved under one motion following a public hearing. No residents attended the hearing so there was no input from the public concerning the revisions. They were outlined by Kelly Schroeder county assessor, solid waste and zoning officer. 1. Shoreland ordinance amendment: Commercial hospitality and/or event SEE COUNTY, PAGE 15
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Pine County commissioners (from left) Steve Hallan, Steve Chaffee, John Mikrot, Jr., Josh Mohr and Matt Ludwig approved changes to three county ordinances at last week’s regular meeting at the Pine County History Museum in Askov.
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Veterans remembered, military service honored at Legion BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM
The annual Veterans Day dinner was held on Friday, Nov. 10 at the Pine City American Legion, and the hall was packed with veterans and their families, all gathered together in fellowship to honor those who have served and are currently serving in the United States military. Pine City Mayor Carl Pederson was among those who addressed the gathering before dinner was served. Pederson noted that Veterans Day is a unique and distinct holiday. “We honor those who are with us, reserving Memorial Day for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, and for those veterans who have passed on,” Pederson said. “So while we honor our fallen heroes, and the memories of our great leaders on other days of remembrance, on this day we pay homage to those who are with us. This opportunity is a blessing.” Pederson offered thanks to all the veterans present, and to the spouses and families of the veterans for the sacrifices they made while their veterans served.
Pederson said that military service makes an indelible mark on a person. “I call the veterans the one percent club,” he said. “One percent of our population provided safety through their sacrifice to the entire population of America.” Pederson said he hoped all Americans honor the sacrifices veterans have made for the country. He also pointed out the positive impact of military service and said that his own service in the military boosted his confidence and personal growth. In particular, Pederson cited the GI Bill as making a difference in the lives of veterans over the years, including the hundreds of thousands who have served in Afghanistan, Iraq and other recent conflicts. “Many of these veterans are now attending college and bettering their lot in life through the GI Bill program,” Pederson said. “With this great benefit they have the ability to follow in the footsteps of the millions of veterans before them who benefited from the GI Bill after World War II, Korea and Vietnam.” Pederson said that the GI Bill has transformed America, helping to build
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The Pine City American Legion Honor Guard presented the colors at the Nov. 10 luncheon as members of the Pine City High School choir sang a tribute to the United States veterans.
a high-quality workforce and creating a strong middle class over three generations. In closing, Pederson paid tribute to the veterans and thanked them again for their service. And he urged those assembles do to do the same. “Continue to honor the men and wom-
en who ... are serving in all parts of the worl,” Pederson said. The event was sponsored by American Legion Post 51, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 51, the Heath Perkins SAL and Pine City VFW Post 4258.
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Nistler, Weiner honored for work with Pine County veterans On Veterans Day, Pine County Veterans Service Officer Ben Wiener (left) was given a flag that flew over the United States capital and a letter of recognition for his work with veterans from Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar. Pine County Veterans van driver Ron Nistler (above) was also recognized during the Veterans Day ceremony at the Hinckley American Legion. He has driven the veterans van more than 100,000 miles, taking Pine County veterans to their doctors’ appointments at veterans’ hospitals in the Twin Cities and St. Cloud. Nistler, a disabled Viet-
nam veteran, suffers from throat cancer brought on by exposure to agent orange. He served in Vietnam in the hard-hitting United States Army’s 1st Cavalry.
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NOV. 16 ‘A Place for You’ 5th anniversary On Thursday, Nov. 16 A Place for You (220 3rd Ave. SE, Pine City) invites the public to help celebrate their fifth anniversary from 5-7 p.m. There will be refreshments and the opportunity to meet some of the dedicated people who make the shelter a reality.
MBC blood drive at PCHS 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.
Jane Robbins retirement party On Thursday, Nov. 16 the public is invited to help celebrate the retirement of Jane Robbins at the Pine City Country Club, 10413 Golf Course Road, Pine City, from 4-6 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.
‘Ice-Out’ author visit 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.
Rep. Nolan mobile offices Members of U.S. Congressman Rick Nolan’s (MN-8) staff will be available to meet with constituents during “Congress Comes to You” meetings on Thursday, Nov. 16 at the Rush City Senior Dining Center, 11 a.m., followed by a meeting at Rush City City Hall at 1 p.m. For additional dates/locations visit http://nolan.house.gov/congress-comes-to-you-schedule.
Scout & Morgan author visit Scout & Morgan Books in Cambridge will welcome author and National Geographic Adventurer of the Year Amy Freeman on Thursday, Nov. 16. Amy will share stories from her wilderness adventures and will also read from her book, “A Year in the Wilderness: Bearing Wit-
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Pine City Senior Center meeting There will be a meeting on Thursday, Nov. 16, at the Pine City Senior Center, 670 Main St. S. Come for lunch at noon and stay for the meeting at 12:30 p.m. New members are welcome. Call 320-629-3024 for information.
NAMI support groups A National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Connection peer support group for adults recovering from mental illness meets weekly on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at Cambridge Medical Center, 701 S. Dellwood Street, in Cambridge. Trained facilitators who are also in recovery lead NAMI Connection groups. Call Danie at 763-219-6236 or 651645-2948 with any questions.
NOV. 16 - 29 Medicare open enrollment Medicare Open Enrollment ends on Dec. 7. Senior LinkAge Line staff will be available to provide insurance counseling at: Hinckley High School, 210 Main St., Hinckley, on Thursday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.; Eastwood Life Enrichment Center, 170 Valhalla Circle, Mora, on Tuesday, Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.; and Chisago County Senior Center, 38790 6th Ave., North Branch, on Wednesdays, Nov. 22 and 29 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call the Senior Linkage Line at 1-800-333-2433 or email amy.tvedt@cmcoa.org.
NOV. 18 Pokegama Lake Association The monthly meeting of the Pokegama Lake Association will be Saturday, Nov. 18 at 9 a.m. with coffee and rolls at 8:30 a.m. Prospective members are welcome at 12965 Lake Line Road. Contact lmclean111@ gmail.com for information.
Benefit for Raymond Helmbrecht A plated ham dinner benefit for Ray Helmbrecht will take place on Saturday, Nov. 18 beginning with dinner and a silent auction at 4 p.m. at the Pink Diamond in Ogilvie. In addition, there will be a beer bust from 6 p.m. until empty, and bake sale auctions at 7 p.m. Donations @ Go fund me: gf.me/u/d2tsgz.
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On Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 18 and 19, Northern Hollow Winery and the Barb Dreyer Pottery Studio in Grasston are holding their 18th annual Holiday Open House beginning at 10 a.m. both days. Enjoy Tiki Tim’s Food Truck both days. There will be drawings for items donated by local businesses, with all proceeds to benefit the Pine County Veterans Council. For more information call 320-266-8691, visit NorthernHollowWinery.com or BarbDreyerStudio.com.
Free Thanksgiving Day dinner Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pine City, will host their annual free community Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., served by area churches. Call Trudy Wood at 320-629-1199 for take out (limit of four meals) or free delivery (to homebound only), to volunteer or make reservations.
NOV. 25 ‘Festive Tom-Fowlery’
NOV. 19 Ski Swap and Ski Sale Mora Ski Club’s 12th annual Ski Swap and Ski Sale will be held Sunday, Nov. 19 from 1-3 p.m. at the Vasaloppet Nordic Ski Center garage. Drop off good used equipment between 9:30 a.m. and noon. A pancake breakfast fundraiser will be held at the Nordic Center from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ski packages will be available for purchase. Waxing tips and demonstrations will be given throughout, and a ski waxing service starts at 9:30 a.m. Visit www.moraskiclub.org for information.
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.” Contact wmehlan@hotmail. com with any questions.
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Kids ages 6-10 will find scavenger hunts, games, crafts, snacks, stories and more at the next Super Saturdays event at the Rush City Public Library, “Festive Tom-Fowlery,” from 10:30-11:45 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25. Registration is required by Wednesday, Nov. 22. Call the library at 320-358-3948 or stop by the library at 240 W. 4th St. in downtown Rush City.
NOV. 28 Pine Gardeners “MN Garden Trivia & More” will be the Pine Gardeners meeting theme Tuesday, Nov. 28 in the Pine City Library at 9 a.m. Bring a friend and enjoy the fun. Email lynquilt@msn. com for more information.
NOV. 18 & 19 Ojibwe mitten workshop
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Learn techniques of working with leather and create a pair of Ojibwe style mittens at a twoday workshop at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post on Nov. 18 and 19. Classes are Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3
A young adult and college-aged Bible study is being held at the Pine City Evangelical Free Church on Wednesday evenings at 8:30 p.m. The study is free and is held at the south
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MEETINGS THURSDAY 11/16 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. WINDOW-Domestic abuse support group: 6 p.m., Journey North Church, Pine City NAMI peer and family support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City SATURDAY 11/18 Model RR club: Askov, 10 a.m., Pine County History Museum SUNDAY 11/19 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. MONDAY 11/20 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church TUESDAY 11/21 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 Pine City VFW: Pine City, VFW Post #4258, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY 11/22 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Al-Anon: 725 2nd Ave. SW, Pine City, 12 p.m., 612-387-6094, David Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine City VFW Hall AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center
NOV. 29 Red Cross blood drive An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 29, at the Pine City VFW, 600 First Ave. NW, Pine City, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For an appointment to donate call the American Red Cross at 800-7332767 or visit redcrossblood.org.
Free MNsure help In November FirstLight Health System and Lakes & Pines will provide free in-person help with learning about MNsure health insurance options, financial assistance and tax credits. Trained assisters will answer questions and walk applicants through the sign-up process at the Pine City Public Library on Tuesdays, Nov. 21 and 28, and at Pine County Health and Human Services on Thursday, Nov. 30. Time is determined by appointment; call 1-800-832-6082 to sign-up or for additional dates/locations.
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NOV. 30 Ruby’s Pantry The Ruby’s Pantry food distribution, normally the fourth Thursday of each month, will have a special distribution date of Thursday, Nov. 30 at the Armory in Pine City from 5 - 6:30 p.m. For information call 651-674-0009 or visit www.rubyspantry.org.
DEC. 2 History museum ‘Festival of Trees’ On Saturday, Dec. 2 the public is invited to the annual Festival of Trees fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pine County Historical Museum in Askov. There will be vendors and crafters, door prizes, breakfast buffet and soup and salad buffet at the Little Mermaid Cafe. Bake sale begins at 9 a.m. and a Christmas tea will take place from 1 to 2:45 p.m. RSVPs are appreciated; call 320-838-1607.
SENIOR DINING Nov. 20 - 24 Monday: Sloppy Joe on a bun, roasted potatoes coleslaw, applesauce Tuesday: Swiss steak, romaine lettuce salad, corn, wheat bread, white cake Wednesday: Roast beef, whipped potatoes with gravy, beets, dinner roll, chocolate mousse Dining site Thursday: closed for Thanksgiving Friday: Marinated pork chop, baked potato with sour cream, zucchini, bread, pineapple tidbits 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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The great critter battle is underway This is the time of year where we all must prepare ourselves to do battle. Because fall is when the invaders come. A friend of mine called the other day to let me know that he and his wife had returned from vacation the other day to find that a swarm of Asian beetles had taken over during their absence. But they weren’t going to take it lying down. “War has broken out,” my friend said. “They’re organizing, but Editor’s they haven’t killed us yet.” Armed with his trusty vacuSoapbox um wand, he faced the invaders and repatriated them outside the Mike house. But, he said, he still has Gainor dreams of looking up and seeing great seething masses of beetles h d Yik overhead. Yikes. The beetles weren’t too bad at our house this year. I suspect it’s because our neighbors grew corn rather than soybeans, and I understand the beetles love hanging out in soybeans then try to move into houses after the harvest. I mean, one day those beetles seem so far away, and then the next it looks as though they’re here to stay... We’ve had our own issues though. This past spring we found a spot where a critter had chewed and clawed through a block of insulation to make its way into our crawlspace. I think I managed to seal that one up with a combination of concrete blocks, lumber and sprayfoam but we’ll see. They are a determined bunch, these wascally wodents. Last year was a bad one for mice, who were all seeking higher ground after the heavy rains last summer and fall. So far this fall we’ve caught only one mouse. But I know there are more. You know how I know? Because there are always more. But seriously, and more to the point, I was falling asleep the other night and heard a sound, an odd sound I first thought might be the wind blowing the branches of the bushes against our house. But when I looked out the window I could see that there was no wind. Everything was still. But still, there was that sound, like branches .... scratching. That’s when I realized the scratching sound was coming from inside the wall, and it was definitely not a branch. Scritch, scritch, scritch. Not cool. The thing was clawing, chewing, and absolutely intent on getting through that drywall. It was a bit like a horror movie. My wife and I both ended up abandoning the bedroom for the night and taking refuge on the couch. Mouse 1, Humans 0. The best solution I’ve heard for that problem is to drill a small hole in the drywall, tape a box to that hole and put a trap inside. Wish me luck. It does sound like a better mousetrap, but you know what they say happens when you build a better mousetrap. Here’s hoping that your home is critter-free this fall, and if not, then the battle is short, decisive and victorious. And I truly hope you don’t hear any scritching sounds in your walls, because boy, I wouldn’t wish that on anyone.
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Report abuse of vulnerable adults Ask a Trooper BY SGT. NEIL DICKENSON MINNESOTA STATE PATROL
In southern Minnesota, a woman who was previously suspended from the practice of law was appointed as a guardian for dozens of vulnerable adults. In one case, she drained over $22,000 from a ward’s bank accounts and left him to live in squalor, with no food. She was convicted of several felonies after she financially exploited her wards out of tens of thouAttorney sands of dollars while ignoring their needs. General A woman in western Minnesota left a vulLori nerable adult $18,500 in debt after spending Swanson money from his trust. The victim? Her son. In northern Minnesota, a health care worker diverted her elderly parents’ monthly long-term care payments, leaving them with a $150,000 debt to their care center. To pay the debt, the woman sold her parents’ farm land without their knowledge or permission. Unfortunately, cases like these are not rare. People with disabilities are victimized at high rates compared to the general population. They are sometimes targeted specifically because of their disabilities. A person with a disability is up to ten times more likely to be abused than a person without a disability. In one survey, over 70 percent of people with disabilities reported having been abused. Compared with the general population, people with disabilities are more likely to be abused by a caregiver or someone they know and more likely to remain in an abusive situation. They are sometimes repeatedly abused by the same person. In Minnesota, nearly 40 percent of abuse allegations to a statewide reporting system have alleged neglect by caregivers. Vulnerability can sometimes in-
crease with age. Americans are now living longer with chronic conditions like dementia or physical disabilities. The number of persons ages 85 and older is expected to double by the year 2030. One in ten older Americans report experiencing some form of maltreatment. The Vulnerable Adults Act The Minnesota Vulnerable Adults Act is intended to protect adults with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities. The Act requires the reporting of suspected maltreatment of vulnerable adults, requires investigation of the reports, and provides protective and counseling services in appropriate cases. When a report of suspected maltreatment is made under the Act, the vulnerable adult has a right to be notified of any determinations of whether maltreatment occurred and to receive a written report of the final determination. If the vulnerable adult disagrees with the determination, the vulnerable adult has a right to request the investigating agency to reconsider the final determination, or to appeal the determination to a statewide Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment Review Panel. Vulnerable adults may have difficulty reporting these crimes to law enforcement due to a variety of factors, including a lack of awareness that a crime has occurred, limited communication abilities, social isolation, dependence on the perpetrator, or fear of retaliation. This makes it especially important for members of the public to provide “tips” to stop harm to vulnerable adults. Previously in Minnesota there were 150 county-based systems for reporting crimes against vulnerable adults. In 2015, however, the Minnesota Legislature created a statewide hotline for people to report mistreatment of vulnerable adults. The hotline is called the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC). MAARC is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can be reached as follows:
Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center Toll-free: 844-880-1574 Email: dhs.adultprotection@state. mn.us The MAARC is responsible for: • Immediately notifying county social services if a vulnerable adult needs immediate adult protective services. • Immediately notifying law enforcement of any report of suspected maltreatment in which there is reason to believe a crime has been committed. • Referring reports of suspected maltreatment to the lead investigative agency for responding to the report, which may include county and adult protection or reports to state agencies such as the Minnesota Department of Health or the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Licensed Facilities In addition, hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and home health agencies are regulated and licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health. If MDH receives a complaint regarding the medical care or treatment of a patient, it has the authority to conduct an investigation of the incident. The Office of Health Facility Complaints (OHFC) is the division within the MDH charged with conducting the investigations. You may contact the OHFC at: Minnesota Department of Health Office of Health Facility Complaints 300 Golden Rule Building P.O. Box 64970 St. Paul, MN 55164-0970 651-201-4201 Toll-free: 800-369-7994 Email: health.ohfc-complaints@ state.mn.us Vulnerable adults are not always able to advocate for themselves. It is important for people who see abuse to report it. The Vulnerable Adults Act provides immunity from civil or criminal liability to anyone who makes a good faith report of abuse. Good Samaritans can make all the difference.
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NEWSLINE School presents holiday concerts The Pine City High School music department is excited to present its holiday concerts, beginning with the Junior High Band and Choir concert on Thursday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. The choirs will open the concert with the seventh grade choir performing a fun tune titled “Christmas Day is on its Way!” followed by a hearty Hannakuh song, “Celebrate the Feast of Lights.” The eighth grade choir will follow with the traditional favorite, “Winter Wonderland” and “Whistle ‘Neath the Mistletoe,” which features a surprise instrumental section. The Junior High Concert Band will perform next with “African Bell Carol” and a traditional rendition of “Carol of the Bells” with a percussion feature throughout. This will be followed by “Angels in the Bleak Midwinter” which blends two traditional carols, “Angels We Have Heard on High” and “In the Bleak Midwinter.” The Symphonic Band will conclude the program with “Rejoice the Season” which weaves several family carols together capturing the true joy of the holiday season, and also “A Vaughan Williams Christmas” feature traditional English carols: “Forest Green,” “Wassail Song” and “Sussex Carol.” All are invited to attend these free concerts in the Pine City High School Auditorium.
Lane closures on I-35 by Sturgeon Lake Motorists will encounter daytime single lane closures on southbound I-35 at Highway 46 in Sturgeon Lake while crews repair the bridge that was recently damaged. Closures will occur only in daytime hours and are anticipated to be completed early next week. Motorists should also expect delays when exiting I-35 onto Highway 46. Traffic on Highway 46 over the bridge remains reduced to one single lane controlled by a temporary signal. Motorists please use caution while traveling through this area. For updated road condition information, call 511 or visit www.511mn.org.
Pine City Library challenges readers to try digital books East Central Regional Library is on a mission: to get more people to try digital reading. While ECRL has offered eBooks and downloadable eAudiobooks to the community through its partnership with OverDrive for six years, many folks are still surprised to learn that their library card gives them access to more than 11,000 free digital titles. Throughout the rest of this year, the library is participating in OverDrive’s “Digital Dash” contest. If 90,524 digital checkouts occur by the end of the year, ECRL will be eligible to win additional
funds to buy more eBooks and eAudiobooks for its OverDrive collection. “We would love to expand our digital collection with new materials and cut down on hold times by buying more copies of our most popular titles,” said Carla Lydon, Executive Director of ECRL. According to Resource Librarian Sarah Hawkins, “eAudiobooks are rising in popularity. East Central Regional Library’s eAudiobook usage is seeing a 45 percent increase over last year. We want even more people to know that we have eAudiobooks available to borrow at no cost.” The library’s digital books are free for anyone with a valid library card. Current popular titles include “Ice Out” by Mary Casanova, “Escape Clause” by John Sandford, and “Night School” by Lee Child. Users can borrow bestsellers and classic eBooks and eAudiobooks to enjoy on smart phones, tablets, Kindles and other eReaders, MP3 players, and computers. East Central Regional Library also offers dedicated spaces for younger readers, with a variety of children and teen titles. There are never late fees with digital titles, as they return automatically at the end of the lending period. Readers can access the library’s digital collection 24/7 by visiting https:// ecrl.overdrive.com or downloading the Libby app from their device’s app store.
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On Saturday, Dec. 2, Pine City’s basketball squads will take on Duluth Marshall at the Target Center. The Junior Varsity will play at 1 p.m., Varsity at 3 p.m. Tickets to the game are $15 apiece and each ticket will get the purchaser into one of six future Timberwolves games as well. Contact coach Kyle Allen (kallen2@ isd578.org) for tickets.
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The Minnesota Department of Transportation, District 1, will receive a Merit Award at the 2017 Annual Asphalt Pavement Association awards banquet, for a resurfacing and rehabilitation project on I-35 in Pine County. The recently completed project included the resurfacing of nine miles of northbound and southbound I-35, drainage improvements, new lighting and guardrail. The project was judged best in the “Trunk Highway Reconstruction” category. “This is a very special recognition,” said Aaron Gunderson, MnDOT District 1 resident engineer. “The project won in a competitive category that considers value and quality, driven by innovation and sound engineering.” The echelon paving method was used on the project. An echelon paving operation uses two pavers that operate side-by-side, paving the entire width of the road at once. This is the first echelon paving project in MnDOT District 1. Echelon paving results in a higher quality pavement with a longer service life and less cracking. A process called “full depth reclamation” was also used on the project. This process involves recycling the old pavement and using it as the base aggregate for the new pavement. The project was completed on schedule and on budget. To learn more visit: http://www.dot. state.mn.us/d1/projects/i35willowriver/index.html For updated road condition information, call 511 or visit www.511mn.org.
Isley named Minnesota Public Radio regional manager Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) has hired Maria Isley as regional manager. In her role, she will oversee operations and lead audience engagement efforts and community partnerships at stations in Ely, Grand Marais, Hibbing, Hinckley and Duluth. “For over 12 years, I have been dedicated to building relationships and collaborations in the Northeast Region. I
have been from Koochiching County to Aitkin County, listening to the stories of joy and hardships of people living and working in our area,” said Isley. “I am looking forward to continuing this work at MPR, strengthening our community and reaching new audiences.”
Thunderbird Review anthology call for submissions
The Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College English Department is calling for submissions to enter in the sixth edition of The Thunderbird Review, the college’s annual anthology of creative writing and art. The deadline for submissions is Dec. 1. Submission eligibility includes current students who are at least eighteen years old or Post-Secondary Enrollment Options students who are enrolled at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, University of Wisconsin-Superior, University of Minnesota-Duluth, College of St. Scholastica, Lake Superior College, and along with residents of Carlton, St. Louis, Lake, Aitkin, and Pine counties in Minnesota, and Ashland, Douglas, Bayfield, Burnett, Sawyer, and Washburn counties in Wisconsin. Submissions must fall into one of four different categories: short fiction (2,500 word maximum), memoir (2,500 word maximum), poetry (three poems maximum and no more than three total pages), and artwork (three works maximum; any media, but art must be submitted in black and white as .jpeg via email). Authors and artists may submit one entry per category. The Thunderbird Review selection committee will not accept work that has previously been published, is under consideration elsewhere, or has received an award. Submitted works must be sent via email, and only email submissions will be accepted. Provide contact information including the submitter’s name, address, telephone number, email address, the title(s) of works being submitted, and a 50-word bio written in third person. The author’s name should not be on submitted manuscripts, although artwork may be signed. Writing entries should use Times New Roman size 12 font and be sent as an attachment in .doc or .docx format. Send submissions via email to anthology@fdltcc.edu. All contributors selected for the final publication will receive one complimentary copy. Questions may be directed to Darci Schummer at dschummer@ fdltcc.edu.
Cambridge police chief resigns
Cambridge police chief Timothy Dwyer has turned in his letter of resignation to the city of Cambridge, effective Nov. 6. The resignation comes in light of the investigation that was being conducted against him for allegations of misconduct. In his letter of resignation to the city, Dwyer writes, “It is with sadness and excitement that I submit to you my letter of resignation and notice of retirement as the police chief for the City of Cambridge. After almost 30 years of law enforcement service, my wife and I have decided that it is time to move on to new adventures awaiting me in my life. It has been an honor to work with you as a council and with the fine staff.” Dwyer’s press release was sent out as the city council was conducting a closed meeting to discuss Dwyer’s resignation agreement and release of claims. In that agreement, it states, “Mr. Dwyer and the city desire to conclude their employment relationship in an amicable manner and to ensure that no potential claims or conflicts arise.” After the meeting was opened to the public, the city voted to accept the resignation and provided a statement that was read by city attorney Kevin Rupp. “Since the time (of the allegations), the city and Chief Dwyer have reached an agreement for his resignation. The city appreciates that this situation has reached a conclusion and looks forward to the process of filling the police chief position.”
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10 Years Ago, 2007 A new scrapbooking store in Pine City is set to be open on Feb. 1, 2008. In April the owners plan to add a sleeping facility for up to 24 scrapbookers. Ron and Marni Stelts of Braham bought the Stahlke’s building on Second Avenue SE for their new Divine Memories store. Stahlke’s, a Pine City Clothing store, was owned and operated by the Stahlke family since 1978. At the very first meeting ever at the new county court house in Pine City, the Pine County Board of Commisioners discussed the salvage yard and junk ordinance, a proposal to renovate the Public Works building in Sandstone and heard the final exit conference with state auditors. Janae Jenning, 14 years old from Finlayson, attended the 2007 Minnesota Beef Expo Oct. 19-21 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. She was awarded second place in her breeding beef heifer class as well as Reserve Grand Champion Charolais Breeding Beef Heifer. Students from Pine City Elementary and St. Mary’s School won prizes for their peace posters in the Lions’ “Peace Around the World” contest. Lindsey Kline, grade six, from Pine City Elementary and Arielle Groschen, grade five from St. Mary’s won first place. They each received a $35 Walmart gift card and a certificate. Frank Aiello of Pine City won $5,000 playing the Minnesota State Lottery’s Hot Slots scratch game. Aiello claimed the prize on Oct. 29. The winning ticket was purchased at SuperAmerica in Richfield.
25 Years Ago, 1992 A computer contest called Thinking Cap Quiz Bowl was held at Pine City Elementary School on Nov. 10. Twenty-five teams in grades five and six participated, competing in the 100 question, multiple choice event. Pine City’s sixth grade team ranked 16th out of sixth grades in 113 schools in Minnesota. Nathan Erickson, Sara Koffler, Rachelle Leger, Megan Stillwell, Jenelle Stahlke and Krista Bloomquist, along with Jim Bungert and John Shephard. The Pine City Girl Scouts welcomed new members and leaders to the organization in a ceremony, Nov. 2 at Wendy Johnson’s home. The investiture and rededication ceremony was held by candlelight. Each adult held a white candle and recited the Girl Scout Promise and Law. The colored candles were lighted, and the cadets explained what each candle represents.
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dents at the Pine City Area Vocational-Technical school have recently revealed through a survey that they will spend over $20,000 in Pine City during the 1967-68 school year in room, board and spending money. Firemen were called to a chimney fire at the John Novotny home in Beroun. The fire was confined to the piping between the oil space heater and the chimney and no damage was done. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music,” the most popular motion picture of our time, began a week’s run at the Family Theatre. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ovick returned from a two week trip to Spain and Portugal. Mr. Ovick was awarded this trip as a result of a sales contest with the Chrysler Corporation.
75 Years Ago, 1942 Ed Edin, manager of the Pine City Hardware Co., having just returned from deer hunting, tells us that a deal made with the Hawley Hardware and Furniture store in Sandstone was completed last week. The Pine City Hardware has bought out the complete stock of hardware and furniture featured in the Hawley store, and will stock all of the merchandise on the floor of the hardware here in Pine City. The 1942 deer season is drawing to a rapid close, and by all reports heard and seen, we gather that it was a most successful season for most everyone going out. Cars loaded with deer started for their home grounds as early as 10 a.m. Sunday morning, and a steady stream of cars choked the highways from then on until late that night. The members and friends of the West Rock Methodist Church gathered at the church Nov. 12 in honor of their pastor and his bride, Reverend and Mrs. Ralph C. Steele, who were married Sept. 26 in Illinois. A pretty wedding took place at the parish home of Father Rieger in Pine City on Nov. 11, when Miss Marcella Skluzacek of Pine City, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norbert E. Skluzacek, became the bride of Albert Saloka of Hinckley, son of Mrs. Anna Saloka.
100 Years Ago, 1917 Captain E. L. Seavey, well known riverman and lumberman throughout this region, passed away at his home Nov. 21 from leakage of the heart, from which he has been suffering for some weeks. About a score of friends surprised Mr. and Mrs. Chapin at their home on Cross Lake Tuesday evening and spent a very delightful evening. Mr. Chapin married Mrs. Clara Hammond Brown at Prescott, Wisconsin on Nov. 8 and they arrived here so quietly the first of last week that their fiends only gradually learned of the happy event and their presence here. ROCK CREEK NEWS: A horned owl
that tried to roost on the Braham power line, about five miles west of here last Sunday night, got his feet tangled with the wrong wires and came out with a singed wing and a hole burned clear through his body.
125 Years Ago, 1892 Quite a large amount of work has been done on the M.E. Church in this village during the past week, which has greatly improved the interior. Do you own any land in Pine City? If you do not, get a lot at once, for next summer property will take a big jump, owing to the fact that there will be more business done here than ever before. Three mills will run the entire sum-
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mer and new buildings will be erected, among the rest a new school house and a hotel and some other places of business. A brighter prospect never was in store for a town, than there is for this place, for the future. The summer will be one long to be remembered in the history of Pine City. Farmers are settling in good shape in all directions, and the market will be better and everything in general will brighten up. Now, all that is needed to make Pine City become the finest town between St. Paul and Duluth is a grist mill of about 250 barrel capacity. Let someone look the matter over and go into an industry in which they can make a fortune in no time at all.
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Pantlin brings home 8-pointer Fifteen-year-old Scarlet Pantlin shot her first deer Monday night. She brought down this eight-point buck in Rock Creek. Readers are invited to send in their hunting and fishing photos to editor@pinecitymn.com.
Happiness is ... hauling in a huge walleye Elivia Montbriand hooked this 29-inch walleye during a trip to the Rainy River on Oct. 26.
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Swans settle in on Snake River At least a dozen trumpeter swans and scores of geese spent a few days hanging out on the ice and in the open water on the Snake River this past week before heading south.
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Trunk-or-Treating Fun (above left) The annual Trunk-or-Treat Halloween event in the First Evangelical Free Church parking lot was enjoyed by all super heroes on Oct. 31. (top right) Hot diggity-dog, ain’t nobody here but us chickens. (middle right) The Oriental Experience-themed booth featured hand-made costumes by a talented local lady. (bottom right) Salty, crunchy snacks helped prevent many a sucrose overdose. (below left) Even the photographer’s very own great-grandcalf grazed the candy fields at the popular event. (bottom left) Friends managed to grin and “bear” the chilly evening air.
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Mother: ‘He was our sunshine boy’ Amish community mourns loss of 3-year-old killed by carbon monoxide BY KIRSTEN FAURIE EDITOR@MORAMINN..COM
In a warm, sun-filled, kitchen, parents Wilma and Jonathan Bontrager sat at the table, reading a poem about their son written in a sympathy card. It has been eight weeks since 3-yearold Josiah Bontrager died at his home in Comfort Township. “It is an empty place,” said Josiah’s mother, Wilma. “We all feel that empty place at home, but it is a comfort to know he is in a safe place.” Wilma described her son as having dark, sparkling eyes, blond hair that curled like his father’s, and a bright personality. “He was our sunshine boy.” A TRAGIC ACCIDENT Josiah died the evening of Sept. 13. Josiah and his family are a part of the Amish community living in the Comfort Township area. Josiah and his seven brothers and sisters ranging in age from 6-19 were working with their parents. The older children were with their father washing produce, while Josiah and Michael (the two youngest) were with their mother in the chicken barn. At about 5:30 p.m., Josiah went to use a nearby bathroom that was inside a garden shed. Approximately a quarter of the building was walled in and used as a bathroom with a homemade toilet. The bathroom also housed a gasoline powered motor used to pump water to the vegetable washing shed. The Bontrager family said the bathroom door is often propped open to help ventilate the engine’s fumes. Reports from the Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office investigation indicate Josiah had closed the door when he went to use the toilet. Even though another window in the room was open to provide ventilation, deputies noted a strong smell of exhaust and medical examination showed Josiah was exposed to a lethal level of carbon monoxide. Approximately one hour later, Josiah’s sister discovered him lying on the bathroom floor. Family rushed to him
Handwritten pages of a mother’s diary records her grief as well as cherished memories of the son she lost. and began to perform CPR. Kanabec County deputies and FirstLight Ambulance were called to the scene. Josiah was later pronounced dead at the hospital. MEMORIES While the family grieves, friends, family and even strangers offered overwhelming support. “We feel very unworthy of (the support),” said Wilma. “I don’t know how we can thank them.” Wilma said she and her four daughters talk about Josiah and their how their feelings often. The brothers tend to keep their feeling more concealed. Still the family grieves openly, “It’s nothing we can’t just talk about,” said
Jonathan. Wilma followed advice given to her and began writing memories of her son down in a journal. One entry reads: “Probably the best and clearest memory I have of Josiah are the times Josiah wanted to be helped out of his crib in the mornings. He was always an early riser, and if he wouldn’t’ be at the breakfast table, it was very unusual. “When I helped him out of his crib, he would twine his arms around my neck with a very affectionate hug and say, ‘I love you.’ This was done practically almost every day. Sometimes he would stroke my face and say, ‘You are so nice.’” Another entry recalls a poem Josiah
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had memorized and would recite with his mother; a portion reads: “And all of us help one another, and show our love one way o other. I’m just as glad as I can be that God has given this home to me.” Work on the farm continues as the family has been busy with their harvest. Every Wednesday the family washes vegetables and they are reminded of Josiah. In his honor, his mother lights a candle. “Sometimes it’s hard to grasp that he is just not here anymore.” Kirsten Faurie is the editor of the Kanabec County Times.
DNR answers questions of the week
does the DNR do with animals that are takQ: What en illegally (poached)? For those animals that are taken illegally, the A: DNR tries to ensure they are not wasted. Meat from illegally harvested wild game such as deer is of-
ten donated to food shelves and other groups that serve those less fortunate. However, sometimes meat must be thrown away or destroyed. This has been especially
true for fish. The DNR has an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Health to dispose of meat, such as pre-packaged fish fillets, because it is often hard to tell whether or not the packaging was done properly. In some cases the animal, or parts of the animal such as deer antlers, are turned over to schools and other educational institutions for study. Some also appear in the DNR’s “Wall of Shame” trailers, which are displayed at fairs and events around the state.
We encourage citizens to report game and fish violations to the TIP hotline at 800-652-9093. Cell phone users can dial #TIP. Informants can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward. ~ Lt. Col. Greg Salo, DNR Enforcement Division
turkeys seem to be fairly common in MinneQ: Wild sota. Has this always been the case? Historically, wild turkeys are thought to have A: lived only in far southern Minnesota. By 1880, they had vanished from the state due to unregulated
hunting and habitat loss. Attempts to re-establish wild turkeys in Minnesota date back to the 1920s, but these efforts weren’t successful until 1971, when turkeys trapped in Missouri were released into Houston County and showed strong survival. From the 1970s through 2008, the DNR continued its trap-and-release program to release wild turkeys throughout much of Minnesota to improve hunting opportunities. This, along with a favorable mix of agricultural and forest habitat, allowed turkeys to expand well beyond their pre-settlement range. DNR research has shown why the ag/forest habitat mix is important for year-round survival of wild turkeys in Minnesota. Woodlands provide roosting sites and year-round cover, while forest edges and openings provide nesting and brood-rearing cover. Access to nearby agricultural land provides an important food source. Turkeys can survive Minnesota’s cold winters as long as they can find food, which is another reason why they have successfully expanded their range to the north. To learn more, visit the DNR’s wild turkey management page at www.mndnr.gov/turkey. ~ Nicole Davros, DNR upland game project leader
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Ice on local lakes had migrating geese seeking open water on the Snake River this past week.
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Deer season and colder weather meant that local representatives of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources had a busy time of it this past week – including assisting in the rescue of a hunter who feel from an 18-foot deer stand. DNR Conservation Officer Bret Grundmeier, working out of the Hinckley area, said that most of the lakes in the area were freezing over toward the end of the week. The smaller, shallower lakes had a couple inches of ice near the shorelines and were just barely frozen over further out. Grundmeier said that hunting activity was much slower after the opening weekend but hunting and trespassing
complaints continued to come in at a steady pace. He reported that emergency rescue was provided for a hunter that fell about 18 feet from a deer stand, in a remote hunting area. The hunter was carried out of the woods by first responders and airlifted to a hospital. DNR Conservation Office Eugene Wynn, working out of the Pine City area, said he spent the week checking hunters throughout the area. Most hunters reported seeing a lot of deer but heard very little shooting. Wynn said he followed up on various deer hunting complaints including shining, hunting without licenses, and shooting late. Wynn also assisted Pine County with a traffic stop, stolen property recovery, and traffic control during a structure fire.
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Monster-sized crowds come out for ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Fans of “Beauty and the Beast” lined up for the Thursday morning performance at the Pine City High School Auditorium, and that was just the start. The Pine City High School theater program boasted big crowds at each of their weekend performances, culminating in a well-deserved standing ovation for the cast at the Sunday matinee.
ucationminnesota.org. For more information or to receive a nomination form, call Megan McKeen at 651-292-4872 or 800-652-9073. Eligible nominees must teach in a public or nonpublic Pre-K through 12th-grade school, working at least 50 percent of the time directly with students, hold a bachelor’s degree and a Minnesota teaching license and have completed three years of teaching by the nomination deadline.
IMPORTANT PROPERTY TAX HOMESTEAD NOTICE This will affect your 2018 property taxes and eligibility for Property Tax Refund. Have you purchased or moved into a property in the past year? Contact your county assessor to file a homestead application if you or a qualifying relative occupy the property as a homestead on or before December 1, 2017. What is a qualifying relative? For agricultural property, a qualifying relative includes the child, grandchild, sibling or parent of the owner or owner’s spouse. For residential property a qualifying relative also includes the owner’s uncle, aunt, nephew or niece. When do I apply? You must apply on or before December 15, 2017. Once homestead is granted, annual applications are not necessary unless they are requested by the county assessor. Contact the assessor by December 15, 2017, if the use of the property you own or occupy as a qualifying relative has changed during the past year. If you sell, move, or for any reason no longer qualify for the homestead classification, you are required to notify the county assessor within 30 days of the change in homestead status. Pine County Assessor’s Office (320) 591-1632
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New art on display in gallery show Shawnda Schelinder and Michelle Jansen checked out some of the striking pieces now showing at Pine Center for the Arts at the opening of the “Instructor Show” this past Friday night. The show will continue to be on display through the rest of November. For more information visit www.pinecenter.org.
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Girl Scout troops get together in order to give back to Pine City community Girl Scout Troop 57479 and Girl Scout Troop 56338 participated in a local food drive. They collected and delivered 127 pounds of food and $10 to the Family Pathways Pine Area Food Shelf. The girls then volunteered their time at the food shelf serving their community.
centers were not an allowable use within the residential district shoreline ordinance. With input from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the planning commission recommends including it as a conditional use. 2. Subdivision and platting ordinance amendment: The road frontage requirements for minor subdivisions has been unclear for properties in the shoreline areas. New language was drafted to clarify the road frontage requirements and also addresses subdivisions of properties where the street does not extend the width of the parcel due to a bend in the road or the end of the road. 3. Subsurface sewage treatment systems ordinance: The current ordinance does not address septic system capacity requirements for existing systems. The change is that suggested capacity should be a requirement when bedroom additions occur, since this impacts the system performance. The sewer ordinance
compliance inspection requires only three things: is the tank water tight, is there a separation between the bottom of the tank and the drain field and does the capacity fit the new home. Schroeder explained, “The system was built for a two-bedroom home and now we just built a six-bedroom mansion on the property and we can’t require them to upgrade their septic system. We’re requesting an addition to the sewer ordinance in the event of a bedroom (being added).” She told the board the change in the SSTS ordinance would make it possible for the county to require a resident to upgrade their sewer system, if they add a bedroom to their existing residence. The septic system code would define the size of the tank and how many square feet of drain field would be necessary by the number of bedrooms in the home. The board voted unanimously to approve adoption of ordinance 2017-06 amending all three ordinances.
CRASH: Head-on crash on Hwy. 70 proves fatal FROM PAGE 1
injuries described as non life-threatening. Alcohol was not a factor in the crash. VEHICLE STRIKES TREE On Thursday, Nov. 9 a 2015 Ford Edge driven by Stephanie Jane Pessenda, 56, of Duluth was traveling northbound near the northern border of Pine County when it went off
the road to the east and struck a tree. State troopers, Pine County deputies, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Moose Lake Fire Department all responded to the crash. Pessenda was taken to Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids with injuries described as non life-threatening. Alcohol was not a factor in the crash.
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Mary Louise Haedt, 7 of Red Wing, for71 m merly of Pine City, died W Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, a her home, with her at h husband by her side. She was born March 8 1946, in Des Moines, 8, I Iowa to Floyd and Helen ( (Anderson) Burgeson. S She attended Gustavus Adolphus College where she was class president, graduating in 1968. She began her teaching career as a special education teacher that spanned over 30 years and touched the lives of her students in the Pine City, Mora and Park Rapids schools. She met her future husband, Robert Haedt, in Blue Earth and they were married in 1986. Eventually they would move to Pine City, and later moved to Park Rapids, then moved back to Pine City where she taught part-time before retiring. During her retirement she and Bob wintered in Port Aransas, Texas where she made many close friends. Mary loved her students and was always passionate about teaching. She and Bob were both beekeepers and she loved teaching children about the importance of bees. She would host honey harvesting demonstrations where she would dress as a bee and read to the children. She always made sure most of their honey went to charitable organizations. She loved the outdoors and animals, especially her dogs – even the hard to love ones. Mary was also a dedicated volunteer, skilled gardener and a wonderful cook. Mary’s love of music included singing in the choir, playing hand bells, piano and the flute. While living in Pine City, she was a member of the Senior Singers, a group who would sing for people in Care Centers. Most of all, she loved camping with Bob and her children. Together they made many trips to The Boundary Waters as well as State and National Parks. She could cook as well at the camp fire as she could at the stove. Mary was warm and loving, endlessly empathetic, and will be deeply missed by many. Like a good camper, Mary left this world a little better than she found it.
She is survived by her husband, Bob; children, Susan (Terry Martin) Engel, Sam (Stephanie) Prescher, Nate (Courtney) Haedt, Sunflower (Luke) Orrin and Seth (Jessica) Prescher; eight grandchildren, Nolan, Mason, Colton, Everett, Elizabeth Mary, Ellie, Gavin and Isaac; one sister, Nancy Burgeson-Anderson and many friends. She is preceded in death by her parents. A memorial service will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Pine City. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. A celebration of Mary’s life will follow the service. Memorials are preferred to the donor’s choice. Online condolences can be sent at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Margaret P. Lehmann Margaret P. Lehm mann passed away T Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, a Fairview Ridges Hosat p pital, Burnsville, at the a of 89. She was born age M Margaret Tarnosky O Oct. 26, 1927, in Chic cago, Illinois. She was k known all her life as “ “Peggy.” The family moved to Honolulu, Hawaii where she grew up and graduated school. The morning of the Pearl Harbor attack, Peggy (14) and a friend witnessed the Japanese pilots flying over and waving to them. Later she met and married her husband, Robert H. Lehmann. They moved back to the states to Robert’s hometown of West St. Paul where they raised their family of four boys. They retired to Pine City, where they enjoyed snowmobiling and boating. After Robert passed away, she enjoyed reading books, playing golf and her cats. Peggy is survived by three sons: Bruce (Genii) Lehmann of Rosemount, Greg (Lori) Lehmann of Pine City, Chris Lehmann of Duluth, and 11 grandchildren. Peggy is preceded in death by her husband Robert H.
Lehmann and her son Robert Lehmann Jr. A private family memorial will be held at a later date.
James E. Mackey Sr. James Mackey Sr. of P Pine City passed away a his home Thursday, at N Nov. 9, 2017, at the age o 69. of James Edward Macke Sr. was born Jan. 13, ey 1 1948, to Lloyd and Bonn nie (Glasgow) Mackey i Litchfield, Minnesoin t ta. Jim had a very active and eventful 69 years. He enlisted in the Army at 17 years old and was sent to Viet Nam as soon as he turned 18. In 1978 he and Linda moved to California, married, and he got involved in the wrecking yard business. Then in 1995 they headed to Oregon. He started as a millwright and then went on to become a turbine mechanic and worked at power plants overseas. They moved back to Minnesota to retire in 2010. Then he got involved in rebuilding old tractors and had up to 14 at one time. James is survived by his wife Linda Mackey of Pine City; family members: James Mackey Jr. of St. Paul, Jesse Mackey of Pine City, Jason Bruley of Pine City, Adam Thomas of Las Vegas, Nevada, Michelle Mairel of Corcoran, California, Dave (Jennifer) Knoll of Pine City, Leslie Ann (Lloyd) Zeise of Hastings, Diane (E.C.) Kinsey of Sterling, Oklahoma, brothers Donald Mackey of St. Cloud and Arnold Mackey of Riddle, Oregon. James is preceded in death by his parents Lloyd Dodd and Bonnie Mackey. A Celebration of Life culminating with Military Honors is planned for James from 1-2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, at Swanson Funeral Chapel, Pine City. Celebration of Life arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel; www.FuneralAndCremationService.com. SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE 17
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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
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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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Julie Biggins-Christian p passed away Wednesd day, Nov. 8, 2017, at h her home in Pine C at the age of 94. City Julia (Julie) was b born Nov. 4, 1923, t John and Bertha to ( (Mohr) Resch in Ness sel Township, Minnesota. Julie attended school in Rush City and graduated from Rush City High School in 1943. In 1943, Julie and Virdie Biggins were married. They made their home in Rush City where they raised three daughters and one son. In 1978, after 35 wonderful years of marriage, Virdie passed away. Julie enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, dancing, latch hook, canning, cooking, sewing and playing cards. She and her daughters spent many weekends away together; spending time with her family and friends was always important to her. In 1989, Julie married Lloyd Christian. They lived in Milaca and wintered in North Phoenix, Arizona. They enjoyed traveling in their fifth-wheel trailer; for a short time even lived in the trailer and then later settled in Mora. Julie was fortunate to have celebrated two 25th wedding anniversaries with an 11 year span between. Julie was a very active and social lady. She attended many senior citizen dances and was always willing to
travel far and wide to enjoy dancing with Lloyd. After marrying Lloyd, who was a Lutheran, Julie would attend both Catholic and Lutheran services. She liked to time her attendance so that she didn’t hear the same scripture and sermon at either church since the two churches’ liturgical calendar seems to be one week different. Julie was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary in Milaca; she also delivered many “Meals on Wheels” in Mora. Julie is survived by her children: Verlys (Don) Stoffel of Pine City, Linda Cook of Rush City, Nancy (Joe) Mallery of Shafer; step children Lori (Greg) Goldman of Danbury, Wisconsin, Robin Janousek of Milaca, David Christian of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Stephanie (Glen) Keyser of Mora; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sister Josephine Thor of Lino Lakes; sister-inlaw Mariel Resch of Lino Lakes; brother-in-law Larry Hemmer of Rush City; and many other relatives and friends. Julie is preceded in death by husbands Virdie Biggins and Lloyd Christian, son Robert Biggins, grandson Jimmy Mallery, siblings and in-laws Leo (Betty) Resch, Leonard (Millie) Resch, Evelyn (Sherman) Sellman, Marie (Keith) Sybrandt-Taft, Anthony (Delores) Resch, Frank Resch, Albert (Mickey) Resch, Barb (Ray) Celik, Margaret Hemmer and Richard Thor. Monsignor Aleksander Suchan celebrated a Mass of Christian Burial for Julie Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, at Immaculate Conception Church, Pine City. Julie’s nine grandchildren were casket bearers. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel; www.FuneralAndCremationService.com.
Soens Gage Curtis Soens was born on Oct. 22, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed eight pounds, four ounces and was 20-1/4 inches long. His parents are Randi Phelps and Doug Soens of Hinckley. Gage is welcomed home by big sister Abbigail Soens, age 3. His grandparents are Ron and Kathy VandeKamp of Dalbo, Curt Phelps and Wendy Hall of Webster, Wisconsin.
Bare Brynleigh Ellen Renee Bare was born on Oct. 24, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed seven pounds, four ounces and was 19-3/4 inches long. Her parents are Kaila Nicole Moritz and Justice David Madison Bare of Hinckley and China Grove, North Carolina. Brynleigh is welcomed home by sibling Jaider Patrick Howe, age 4. Her grandparents are Lynnmarie and Steve Lindl of Plymouth, Richard Moritz of Fairmont, David Bare and Kelley Bare of North Carolina.
Coury Payton Marie Coury was born on Oct. 25, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed seven pounds, four ounces and was 19-1/2 inches long. Her parents are Jennifer Coury and Mike Sprecher of Rush City and North Branch. Payton is welcomed home by big brother Wyatt, age 8. Her grandparents are Lynn Coury and Mark Kaltenhauser of Rush City, Mary and Randy Sprecher of North Branch.
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Roger Soderbeck Dec. 26, 1932 - Nov. 13, 2015 Remembering you is easy, Dad, I do it every day; And missing you is something that will never go away. With love from your family
Isaak John Welle was born on Nov. 7, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed four pounds, one ounce and was 17 inches long. His parents are Kevin and Tina Welle of Ogilvie. Isaak is welcomed home by siblings Markus, 19, Dylan, 8, Addison, 5, and Tucker, 4. His grandparents are John and Margaret Hughes of Chisago City, Joe and Pam Welle of Royalton.
PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Nov. 6 - 12 Theft, burglary, vandalism
Nov. 6, 2:42 a.m., report of burglary, State Hwy. 70, Rock Creek west. Nov. 6, 9:20 a.m., report of fraud, 7th St., Pine City south. Nov. 7, 10:12 a.m., report of burglary, Brook Dr., Pokegama Twp. west. Nov. 7, 11:16 a.m., report of theft, Highwood Shores Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Nov. 7, 7:13 p.m., report of property damage w/animal, Henriette Rd./ Tigua Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Nov. 7, 8:54 p.m., report of property damage w/animal, Henriette Rd./ Town Hall Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Nov. 8, 8:23 a.m., report of vehicle prowl/entry, Everready Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Nov. 8, 10:38 a.m., report of burglary, Highwood Shores Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Nov. 9, 11:29 a.m., report of theft, Crossway Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Nov. 9, 3:24 p.m., report of shoplifter, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. Nov. 10, 9:27 a.m., report of fraud, Beroun Crossing Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Nov. 10, 2:23 p.m., report of damage to property, 6th Ave., Pine City south. Nov. 10, 8:53 p.m., report of property damage, Henriette Rd./I-35, Pokegama Twp. east. Nov. 11, 9:56 a.m., report of security alarm, 8th Ave., Pine City south. Nov. 12, 10:12 a.m., report of security alarm, Rail Ln., Pokegama Twp. east.
Nov. 6, 12:30 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 4th St., Pine City south. Nov. 7, 3:34 p.m., report of animal disturbance, Royal Heights Ln., Royalton Twp. Nov. 8, 8:48 a.m., report of unwanted person, 3rd Ave., Pine City south. Nov. 8, 10:46 p.m., report of disturbance, 7th St., Pine City south. Nov. 9, 1:05 a.m., report of suspicious activity, Highwood Shores Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Nov. 10, 10:50 a.m., report of drug incident, Deer Dr., Pine City north. Nov. 11, 6:46 a.m., report of harassment, Maple Ave., Rock Creek east. Nov. 11, 9:53 a.m., report of harassment, 3rd Ave., Pine City north. Nov. 12, 10:40 p.m., report of suspicious activity, Emerald Ave., Rock Creek west.
Fires and accidents Nov. 6, 5:42 a.m., report of vehicle in ditch, I-35, Rock Creek west. Nov. 7, 7:49 p.m., report of structure fire, State Hwy. 107, Brook Park Twp. Nov. 8, 11:58 a.m., report of structure fire, St. Croix Rd., Pine City Twp. east. Nov. 8, 4:17 p.m., report of structure fire, St. Croix Rd., Pine City Twp. east. Nov. 8, 10:16 p.m., report of personal injury, I-35, Pokegama Twp. east. Nov. 10, 9:55 p.m., report of structure fire, Woodland Rd., Royalton Twp. Nov. 12, 11:44, report of structure fire, Northern Rd., Pine City Twp. west.
Jail roster Miscellaneous Nov. 6, 2:37 a.m., report of fight, 13th St., Pine County south.
Nov. 6, Tanner Ray Schwietz, warrant, under sentence, drugs- 5th degree- poss/procure/control su...
Nov. 6, Wade Thomas Pangerl, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DUI of alcohol, DUI- 4th degree .08 or more in... Released Nov. 7. Nov. 6, Falon Lacy Jackson, Pine County warrant, harassment- violation of restraini... Released Nov. 6. Nov. 6, John Raymond Renville, book and release, summons, govt- escape from custody. Released Nov. 6. Nov. 7, Cody H Ryan Gardner, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, trespassing- business; vehicle- theft- $500 or less- M...; criminal damage to property- 1st degree- $1001 and great... Nov. 7, Kristine Ann Miller, warrant, remand-hold, govt- obstruct legal process- interfe...; traffic- DUI- 3rd degree- alcohol conc over... Nov. 7, Kathryn Angeline Legarde, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degree- poss/ procure/control...; probable cause, remand-RPR, govt- smuggle- contraband into pris... Released Nov. 9. Nov. 7, Kyle William Brenizer, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, drugs5th degree- posses sche...; trespassing- building or dwelling... Released Nov. 8. Nov. 7, Christophe Carlstrom-Hughes, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable cause, trafficDUI- 3rd degree driving... Released Nov. 8. Nov. 8, Todd Albert Lifto, hold for other agency, traffic- DUI- 2nd degree driving... 3rd degree- alcohol conc over... Released Nov. 9. Nov. 9, Rommel Heinrich Fritz, hold for other agency, criminal sexual conduct- 3rd degree- for... Nov. 9, Chadwick Steven Golly, awaiting trial/court, probable cause,
govt- obstruct legal process- forceG... stolen property- poss- veh- unk amt; hold for other agency, stolen property- poss- other property$501-$2... Nov. 9, Darrell Kingbird Jr., awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs5th degree- possess schedu... Nov. 9, Matthew James Laroque, hold for other agency, stolen property- poss- unknown property- $250... Nov. 9, Jesse Alan Obrien, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, posseses any type of firearm/ammo... possess ammo/any firearm- previous; assault- 2nd degree- dangerous weapon- other weapon... Nov. 9, Paul John Rohde, Pine County warrant, traffic- insurance- no proof; govt- evading MV tax- GM... Released Nov. 9. Nov. 10, Ruby Gayle Benjamin, hold for other agency, Pine County warrant, traffic- DWI- 1st degree driving... Nov. 10, Stephen Michael Bochniak, Pine County warrant, theft- identity theft- transfers/poss...; traffic- display/poss fictitious/fra...; criminal damage to property- tampering w/ motor ve...; stolen property- possunknown property- $250... Nov. 10, Tad Isaac Butcher, hold for other agency, fleeing police officer. Nov. 10, David James Premo, under sentence, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree- alcohol conc over... Nov. 10, Thomas John Tober, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DWI- 4th degree drive while impaired. Nov. 10, William Chris Workman, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, vehicle- theft- $1001 or greater- F... stolen property- poss- other proper-
ty- $501- $2... burglary- 2nd degreeres- forced- day. Nov. 11, Jeremy James Andress, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- poss...; hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedu... paraphernaliapossess; criminal sexual conductregistration of predatory offen... Nov. 11, Amanda Kay Arechigo, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- procure/possess/ co... Nov. 11, Brandon Lee Bohn, under sentence, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree- alcohol conc over... Nov. 11, Shonda Mae Russell, hold for other agency, forgery- offer forged check- Fe... Nov. 11, Corey Thomas Nielson, hold for other agency, theft- take/use/ transfer movable...; traffic- accidents- driver fail to... fail to provide vehicle... Released Nov. 13. Nov. 11, Dale Francis Boyum Walters, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DUI- 4th degree .08 or more in... DUI- operate motorboat under influ... Released Nov. 11. Nov. 12, Jena Janelle Jorgenson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- poss... Nov. 12, Patrick Henry Nelson, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, probation violation- Fe; probable cause, drugs- advertise drug paraphernalia... poss/sale hypo syringe/ needle, 5th degree- poss... Nov. 12, Jesse Lee Satter, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 1st degree- poss...
There have been 2,166 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2017.
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PUBLIC NOTICES
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 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: D e t e n t i o n 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 NOTICE OF STATE LAND SALE By Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Notice is hereby given that state lands located in Pine County, as described below, are hereby offered for sale by the Commissioner of Natural Resources. The lands will be sold at public auction as required by Minn. Stat. Ch. 92 and 94. Bidders are advised to obtain property data sheets and be familiar with the properties, prices, and terms and conditions of sale prior to attending the auction. To obtain a property data sheet, visit http:// www.dnr.state.mn.us/lands_minerals/landsale/index.html or call (651) 259-5432, (888) MINNDNR or email: min.landsale@state.mn.us Please specify the property number. Public Land Auction on Monday, December 18, 2017: Registration begins at 1:30 p.m., followed by the auction at 2:00 pm. at the Department of Natural Resources Central Office Lobby Conference Room, 500 Lafayette Rd. St. Paul, MN 55155-4045. Land in Pine County to be sold at this event is as follows: Property #58092: Part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ SW ¼) of Section Thirty (30), Township Forty-two (42), Range Eighteen (18). General Statement of Terms of Sale: The following is a summary of terms: Please obtain the document Instructions for Oral Bid Auction and Terms and Conditions of Sale on the DNR Land Sale web page or by phone or email as outlined above. The property data sheet details the comprehensive terms and conditions of sale. Bidding for each parcel will start at the minimum bid, which is the appraised value plus sale costs. Any bid for less than the minimum stated on the property data sheet will be rejected. The successful bidder must pay 10% of the bid amount, which must be enclosed with the bid at the time of the sealed bid auction opening. The balance of the purchase price must be paid within 90 days from the date of the auction. Bidders are advised to obtain a property data sheet and instructions for oral bid auction prior to attending the auction. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on November 16, 2017 NOTICE The Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Pine City has developed its Agency Plan and ACOP for Fiscal Year 2018 in compliance with the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998. The plan is available for review at the Authority’s Office located at 905 7th Street SW, Pine City, MN 55063. The Authority’s hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 1:00pm. In addition, a public hearing will be held on Dec. 7, 2017 at the Authority’s office at 8:30am. Everyone is invited to attend. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on November 16, 2017
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Thanksgiving is the leading day for U.S. home cooking fires NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
While Thanksgiving tops the charts for family and friends coming together to enjoy food and one another’s company, it’s also the leading day for U.S. home cooking fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) latest “Home Fire Involving Cooking Equipment” report, nearly four times as many home cooking fires occurred on Thanksgiving Day in 2015 as on any other typical day of the year; the day before Thanksgiving represents the second-leading day for home cooking fires. Between 2011 and 2015, U.S. fire departments responded to an annual average of 170,200 home structure fires involving cooking equipment, which resulted in 510 civilian fire deaths, 5,470 civilian fire injuries, and $1.2 billion in direct property damage. Unattended cooking was, by far, the leading contributing factor in these fires and fire fatalities. In that same five-year period, cooking equipment was involved in almost half (47%) of all reported home fire incidents. Cooking fires caused 20 percent of home fire deaths, and was the source of nearly half (45%) of the reported home fire injuries. In terms of direct property damage, 17 percent of damage resulting from cooking fires. “At Thanksgiving, when people are cooking multiple dishes and entertaining guests, it’s easy to get distracted,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice president of Outreach and Advocacy. “These distractions may prompt them to walk away from the kitchen or forget something is cooking on the stovetop or in the oven. These factors can all increase the likelihood of a cooking fire.”
Fortunately, Carli notes, there are many simple steps you can take to greatly reduce the risk of cooking fires on Thanksgiving and beyond. Following are NFPA tips and recommendations for cooking safely: • Stay in the kitchen when cooking to keep a close eye on the food, especially when frying and sautéing with oil; • Use a timer to keep track of cooking times, most notably when cooking a meal that takes a long time like roasting a turkey, baking a roast or simmering. Check the stove or oven frequently. Consider putting timers in different rooms so that you can hear them over music, football games, and party chatter; • Stay alert and focused when cooking. To help minimize the risk of injury, avoid cooking when drinking alcohol or if you’re sleepy; • Keep things that can catch fire like oven mitts, wooden utensils, food wrappers and towels away from the cooking area; • Kids should stay three feet
away from stovetops, as well as from hot food and liquids. The steam or splash from vegetables or gravy could cause serious burns. Frying turkeys at Thanksgiving has become more popular in recent years. However, NFPA discourages the use of turkey fryers, as they can lead to devastating burns, other injuries and the destruction of property due to the extensive amount of hot oil used with fryers. NFPA urges those who prefer fried turkey to look instead for grocery stores, specialty food retailers and restaurants that sell deep fried turkeys. Founded in 1896, NFPA is a global, nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. For more information, visit www. nfpa.org. All NFPA codes and standards can be viewed online for free at www.nfpa.org/freeaccess.
Safety first when using space heaters MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Space heaters can be a convenient way to add heat to your home in cold weather. But they can pose serious fire and electric shock hazards if not properly used. The Minnesota Commerce Department advises that safety should be your top consideration when using space heaters. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that more than 25,000 residential fires every year are associated with the use of space heaters, resulting in more than 300 deaths. An estimated 6,000 people receive hospital emergency room care for burn injuries from contact with the hot surfaces of room heaters, mostly in non-fire situations. Small space heaters can sometimes be a less expensive way to heat one room in a home. They can also boost the temperature in rooms used by individuals who may be sensitive to cold, such as the elderly or someone with a serious illness. Follow these guidelines when buying or installing a small space heater: • Only purchase a new model that has all of the current safety features. Make sure it carries the Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) label; • Choose a thermostat-controlled heater to prevent energy waste; • Select a heater of the proper size for the room you wish to heat. Do not buy an oversized heater; • Locate the heater on a level surface away from foot traffic. Keep children and pets away from it. COMBUSTION SPACE HEATERS Unvented combustion space heaters that use fuels such as kerosene, heating oil, propane, charcoal or white gas are extremely dangerous and illegal to use
in a confined space. They pose deadly carbon monoxide and fire hazards. Vented combustion space heaters are designed to be permanently located next to an outside wall, so a flue gas vent can be installed through the wall or ceiling to the exterior. Look for sealed combustion or “100% outdoor air” units, which have a duct to bring outside air into the combustion chamber. They are much safer and operate more efficiently. Proper installation, venting, fuel supply and spacing from walls and furniture are essential for safe operation. Follow the manufacturer’s safety instructions and have the heater professionally inspected every year. ELECTRIC SPACE HEATERS An electric space heater may be more expensive than a combustion space heater, but it is the only unvented space heater safe to operate inside your home. While avoiding indoor air quality and safety concerns, it can still pose burn and fire hazards. Follow general safety guidelines: • Plug the heater directly into the wall outlet. Always check and follow any manufacturer’s instructions on use of extension cords; • Buy a unit with a tip-over safety switch, which automatically shuts off the heater if the unit falls over. Check the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Saver website for more on space heaters. Minnesota Energy Tips is provided twice a month by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources. Contact the division’s Energy Information Center at energy.info@state.mn.us or 800-6573710 with energy questions.
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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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CITY OF MORA JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
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The City of Mora is accepting applications for a part-time Liquor Store Clerk II. High school diploma or GED required. Prior experience in retail operations, preferably in a liquor store setting, preferred. For more information and to receive the required application packet contact: City of Mora, 101 Lake St. S, Mora, MN 55051. Website - ci.mora. mn.us Telephone - (320) 225-4804; Email - m.yoder@cityofmora.com. Position opened until filled. Applications received by Monday, November 27, 2017 will receive priority consideration. Applications by fax or email will not be accepted. The City of Mora is an equal opportunity employer.
FIREFIGHTER
The Mora Area Fire Department is accepting applications for the position of paid-per-call firefighters. The successful applicants will be required to pass a written examination, physical agility test and oral interview as well as reside within a six minute drive of the fire station. If a conditional job offer is made the candidate will be required to take and pass a medical examination. For more information and to receive the required application packet contact: City of Mora, 101 Lake St. S, Mora, MN 55051-1588. Website - ci.mora.mn.us Telephone - (320) 225-4804 Email - m.yoder@cityofmora.com Position opened until filled. Applications received by Monday, November 27, will receive priority consideration. Applications by fax or email will not be accepted. The City of Mora is an equal opportunity employer.
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451 RENTALS COMMERCIAL Unique Apt. for Rent Creamery Apts. Isanti. No pets. 2 story, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, large balcony, secure entrance, reserved parking, all utilities paid except electric. 1 year lease. $775 per month plus deposit. Available Nov. Leave a message: 763-444-4336
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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
REAL ESTATE 80 Acres Home, buildings, cattle, equine, nature, fenced. Hinckley 320-384-6972
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FSBO St.Croix County Scenic farm w/ponds, partially wooded 80 acres w/house & buildings, 40 tillable $450,000 or house/bldgs w/10 acres $180,000 Somerset, WI 651-426-7647
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Local Company Class A Driver Minimum 7 years driving experience, clean record, familiar with Twin Cities area, dependable, hard working, great with customers. Call Jill at 320-358-1105 or download application at www.midminnesotatrucking.com Rush City, MN based
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Select Staff Consulting has immediate openings in North Branch, Cambridge, Stacy, Harris and Rush City. We have openings on first, second and third shift, for light industrial and manufacturing, NO EXPERIENCE necessary. We offer a $250 sign on bonus and $100 referral bonuses. Call or stop in today to find out more information. Fill out an application and mention this ad to receive a $5 Subway gift card.
651-237-0127
6372 Main St., North Branch, MN 55056
CASHIER CUSTODIAN DISHWASHER
We are Looking for Energetic, Positive, Outgoing, Self-motivated Individuals!
Applications available at Tobies Restaurant, Hinckley, MN • 320-384-6174
Experience Preferred Year round - Variable Hours Weekends & Evenings Required Competitive Wages plus tips Benefits may include vacation pay, employee discounts, profit sharing, medical, dental, vision, life & Flex Plans. References required with our application.
Be Part of a Growing Industry
~ NOW HIRING ~ SPRING 2018 START DATE
Service Technician I Sewer Services
(In the field training available) Starting wage: $15.51-21.26 +/hour depending on experience. This is a seasonal full-time position and may become permanent full-time in the future. Awesome benefits including health, 401(k), PTO and more.
Please visit our website at septiccheck.com for more information about the position.
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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
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must be communicated to the publisher within 7 days of the first insertion. Failure to do so will result in forfeit of credit. Requests to place ads after the deadline nullifies all potential credit requests. Please check to make sure your advertisement is correct. If you made a change in your ad - in text and/or scheduling, please check to make sure it is corrected. If you have cancelled an ad, please check to make sure that the advertisement has been cancelled. We cannot guarantee placement of where your ad will be within your classification.
Expressions of Interest Sought The Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA, is seeking to lease approximately 1,500 rentable square feet yielding 1,355 ANSI/BOMA office area square feet of fully serviced office space in Hinckley, MN. Space offered must be within the Central Business District of Hinckley, MN (Pine County) and must meet all state and local building regulations and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS). New space with renovations will be considered. Space must be available for occupancy by December 1, 2017. All services, supplies, utilities, and janitorial (full service lease) are to be provided as part of the rental consideration. The lease term is five years with a five-year option. The lease will have a 120-day termination clause. The Government is looking for alternative space that is economically advantageous. In making this determination, the Government will consider, among other things, the availability of alternate space that potentially can satisfy the Government’s requirements, as well as costs likely to be incurred through relocating, such as physical move costs, replication of tenant improvements and telecommunication infrastructure, and non-productive agency downtime. Persons interested in offering space meeting these requirements and wishing to obtain a solicitation packet should contact on or before November 20, 2017: Megan Cattey • Phone 703-852-6209 • Email: megan.cattey@cbre.com
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NOVEMBER 16, 2017 www.pinecitymn.com
Regal eagle Numerous bald eagles have been spotted in the Pine City area this summer and fall, and Lance Furber spotted this one swooping toward a prospective snack in his backyard – but, according to Furber, he was chased away from his prize by another, even larger bald eagle.
LANCE FURBER
Toys for Tots brings joy to local kids The 2017 Marine Toys for Tots campaign has begun. The youth of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kroschel raised $200 for Toys for Tots in October. Pictured are: Doug Maser, Roger and Katie Williams, Joe France, John Maser, Katelyn and Jacob France, Pastor George Morris, Ella Kohl. Pine County Toys for Tots provided over 550 children with toys in 2016. Look for the toy drop boxes in your local area or go to the Pine County website at http://pine-city-mn.toysfortots.org for more information on applications and toy drop boxes. The campaign runs through Dec. 12.
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MIKE GAINOR | THE PIONEER
Music performances, painting classes shine at Pine Center for the Arts (above) A Nov. 10 Creative Canvas class led by Amber Shuey gave amateur painters a night of fun and a chance to explore the world of painting. (right) On Nov. 3, Nathan Hanson presented a concert of music for solo soprano saxophone at Pine Center for the Arts, featuring music that was part jazz, part classical and all created and improvised by Hanson, a composer and saxophonist who has performed in venues from concert halls to prisons, churches to train stations, debutante balls to Soviet fallout shelters, in places ranging from St. Paul to Slovenia, Paris to Pittsburgh, Milano to Mankato, and Rome (both Italy and Georgia).