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Children watch like a hawk Flash, a redtailed hawk, perches serenly on the glove of the Minnesota Zoo’s Amanda as young visitors to the Pine City Library on Aug. 10 look up in delight and awe. Full story on Page 11.

Arts Council takes it on the road Group plans artistic fun for fall, winter, spring with ‘Art on the Road’

BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Pine City art lovers will have the chance to hit the road this coming fall, winter and spring as the Pine City Arts Council prepares another season of “Art on the Road.”

The program, paid for in part by a grant from the East Central Regional Arts Council, have traveling adventures planned all over Minnesota, each centered around a particular activity or performance, with bus transport provided to and from each location.

Barb Videen and Adrienne Roubinek offered a description of each of the

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An excursion to the Gammelgarden Museum in Scandia is just one of the adventures planned for coming months.

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20, participants can head to the Gammelgarden Museum in Scandia, the only open air museum

devoted to preserving, presenting and promoting Swedish immigrant heritage in the United States. The ticket for the trip will include a Swed-

Haedt brings ‘Moonlight’ to Pine City High

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ish smorgasbord.

• The Scandinavian theme continues closer to home on Oct. 7, when the Pine City Arts Council will present “Ole and Lena Family Reunion” at the Pine City High School auditorium.

• Next on the itinerary is a westward journey on Dec. 5 to St. Cloud and the historic Paramount Theater, first opened in 1921, and heralded as “St. Cloud’s Largest and Finest Playhouse.” There they will see “Andy and Bing Christmas,” and enjoy lunch at the Green Mill.

• Another historic theater visit will come up on

From one Pine City High School graduate to another, Bob Haedt has created an artwork for Pine City High School in honor of the achievements of Thomas Meier.

Meier was a 1968 Pine City High School graduate who went on to become a world-wide expert on wolves, especially the wolves of Alaska.

Meier helped to write “The Wolves of Denali” and gave presentations around the world on the subject. He returned to Minnesota and Pine City many times throughout his life, but died at his home in Denali in 2012.

Haedt’s artwork dedicated to Meier, and one he has spent months crafting, is entitled “Moonlight Melody.” Haedt said there are at least six different woods involved in the project, which shows two wolves howling at a full moon.

“Basswood and cedar ... this is white oak and poplar. And this down here is zebrawood from Africa,” Haedt said.

The wolves themselves have been painstakingly cut and carved out of black walnut. Haedt said he did not use any endangered species of wood out of respect for Meier, who was a champion of the

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College seeks to extend permits for classroom trailers with conditions. It has no end date as long as the person or entity complies with the conditions. The city still has the right to change or amend the status of the CUP. State bonding was requested to get rid of the trailers and make something more permanent, Mulford told the council.

The bonding was not approved.

He said the next opportunity the college would have to request funding for this purpose would be in 2020.

City Planner Andrew Mack said the city would have to schedule a public hearing for the CUP. Background information was supplied to the council which stated that the two free standing structures had been inspected by the fire marshal and building official. Both buildings are fully capable of being certified as permanent structures according to the city building

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Time’s up.

Pine Technical Community College’s (PTCC) interim use permits (IUP) on two modular, classroom trailers have expired.

PTCC’s President Joe Mulford’s request to extend the college’s IUPs on the two trailers, though approved by the planning commission, brought a mixed response from Pine City Council at their August meeting.

One of the structures’ permits expired a year ago and one expired last month.

“I think our intent was more for a conditional use permit (CUP),” Mulford said. He added that the college has record enrollment and they don’t want to be short on classrooms.

A CUP gives the city the ability to make zoning exceptions

official.

Mayor Carl Pederson asked if both modular units would be addressed with a CUP public hearing. Mack said they could both be done at the same time.

Councilwoman Mary Kay Sloan said it didn’t make sense to do another IUP because the college may not be ready to take down the units in 2020.

“What really bothers me is the lack of regard for complying with this agreement,” Councilman Brian Scholin said.

City Administrator Ken Cammilleri, who has held the position for just over two years, said the IUP request for the unit used as a classroom was made on time, but he had no idea that the unit with the office space and employment center was not requested on time.

“People were assured it would be gone as soon as the Innovation Center was built,” Scholin said.

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PTCC plans to keep its modular classroom trailers until at least 2020.

“I think you’re better served to get a CUP so you don’t have to come back again,” Sloan said. She made a motion to send the IUP request back to the planning commission with modifications on the application to include both structures as agreed to by the applicant for the CUP. This is the second time a request has come back to the

council where the agreement wasn’t honored, Scholin said, adding that the process needs to be changed to assure this doesn’t continue to happen.

Cammilleri said the city has a tracking process in place now for IUPs. The council approved Sloan’s motion.

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An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Friday, Aug. 18, at Anytime Fitness, Pine City, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In appreciation for helping to save lives, those who come to donate blood or platelets with the Red Cross in August will be emailed a $5 Target eGiftCart.

For an appointment to donate, call the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.

The Northern Exposures Photo Club will meet on Monday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Kanabec History Center in Mora. Members will share their photos from this month’s theme from a quote by DeWitt Jones: “Slow down, open your eyes and every living thing will tell you its story.” The public is invited. Contact wmehlan@hotmail.com with any questions.

Duck banding at Crex Those ages 8 and up are invited to help capture, band and release local ducks at Crex Meadows in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, on Friday, Aug. 18 from 6-8 p.m.

Beginning at the visitor center, participants will receive instructions, then carpool to the banding site. Preregistration is required and space is limited; visit www.crexmeadows.org.

AUG. 18 & 19 ‘Taste of Summer’ The Pine City Farmers’ Market “Taste of Summer” sampling event sponsored by Therapeutic Services Agency, is Friday and Saturday, Aug. 18 and 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pine County Fairgrounds in Pine City. FirstLight will have information on “How to Grow Well Kids.” To find out about other special events and what types of produce will be available, visit “Pine City Farmers’ Market” on Facebook.

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AUG. 24 PTO school supply give-away

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Pine Dragons PTO will be hosting a school supply giveaway on Thursday, Aug. 24, 6 - 7 p.m. at Journey North Church, Pine City. Anyone in need is welcome. Email pinedragonspto@gmail.com or visit www. pinedragonspto.weebly.com for more information.

MBC blood drives in Hinckley and Pine City

Author visit in Rush City

There will be Memorial Blood Centers blood drives on Monday, Aug. 21, 2:30 - 6 p.m., at Daggett’s IGA in Hinckley, and on Tuesday, Aug. 22, from 11 a.m.

- 6 p.m. at Wal-Mart, Pine City.

All donors during the month of August will have a chance to win a pair of tickets to one of three events including a Minnesota Vikings game, the Renaissance Festival or the Minnesota State Fair. For more information or to sign up to donate, call 1-888-GIVE-BLD or visit www.

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Scout & Morgan Books in Cambridge welcomes New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award-winning author, William Kent Krueger, on Thursday, Aug. 24, 6:30 p.m., to The Spare Room at Chucker’s Bowl in Rush City. Krueger will be sharing from his brand new book, Sulfur Springs, part of the Cork O’Conner series. Tickets are available at Scout & Morgan Books and Chucker’s Bowl and include appetizers, desserts and coffee. For more information visit scoutandmorganbooks. com or call 763-689-2474.

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Pine Gardeners The Pine Gardeners will meet Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 8:30 a.m. at the Pine City Library to carpool to Princeton Prairie Restoration Natural Landscaping. Lunch will be at Merlin’s Family Restaurant. Guests are welcome. Email lynquilt@msn. com for more information.

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On Saturday, Aug. 19 the public is invited to the Zion Lutheran Church, Pine City, 1st annual fundraiser cornfeed from 4:30 to 7 p.m. In addition to all-you-care-to-eat corn on the cob, there will also be pork chops, pasta salad and hot dogs.

Tickets are available at Cabin Coffees, the Flower Box and the church office. Call 320-629-3683 for more information.

Kids in grades 1-6 are invited to Lego Club at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22 at the Hinckley Public Library. The kids’ creations will be displayed in the library for one week. Legos will be supplied by the library, so leave personal Legos at home.

For more information, call the library at 320-384-6351 (ask for the Hinckley branch), drop by the library at 106 First St. SE, or visit www.ecrlib.org.

We R Able celebrates National Banana Split Day by offering bingo and that all-time favorite summer ice cream treat at the SCRED building at 425 S. Dana Ave., in downtown Rush City, 6-7:30 p.m., on Thursday, Aug. 24. To make a donation of “white elephant” (re-gifted) items for bingo prizes, or to register, call 320-358-3616.

Mora’s Music in the Park The City of Mora’s Music In The Park summer concert series will feature the instrumental rock stylings of Nolan James at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24 in the gazebo of Library Park in downtown Mora. For more information visit www.ci.mora. mn.us.

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Pokegama Lake Association The monthly meeting of the Pokegama Lake Association will be Saturday, Aug. 19 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.

AUG. 20 Stoffel Family Museum The Stoffel Family Memorabilia Museum will welcome visitors from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20. The museum is located on Emerald Road, one mile south of WCMP and the North West Company Fur Post.

For further information call 320-629-3219 or email pixleym@ juno.com.

Burnett County Fair Introduction to Genealogy class Introduction to Genealogy Research is scheduled from 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, with ECRL staff Sarah Hawkins and Steve Karlson presenting at the Hinckley Public Library. Class size is limited, and registration is required. Call 320-384-6351 (ask for Hinckley) or stop at the desk to register. For more information visit www.ecrlib.org.

AUG. 23 Snake River Valley Conservation Club The next meeting of the Snake River Valley Conservation Club (SRVCC) will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 23, at 6:30 p.m., at the wildlife management area west

The Burnett County Fair is Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 24 - 27, in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. The “Ultimate Truck Series” at the grandstand is set for 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25. A tug-of-war happens at the grandstand at noon on Saturday, the parade is at 3:30 p.m., and the demolition derby follows at 7 p.m. On Sunday a car show begins at 9 a.m., followed by a tractor and truck pull at 2 p.m. Friday is “Senior Citizens Day, and Saturday is “Family Fun Day,” with free ice cream cones for the kids while they last. Sunday there’s a craft sale and farmers’ market beginning at 11 a.m. Visit www.grantsburgfair.com for a complete listing of times and events.

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AUG. 29 Pine City Memory Cafe Individuals with memory loss and their caregivers and families are invited to come and enjoy fellowship and support with peers in a historic setting at the North West Company Fur Post, 12551 Voyageur Ln., Pine City, on Tuesday, Aug. 29 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Coffee, treats and enjoyable activities are provided at no charge. For more information call 320-629-6356 or visit nwcfurpost@mnhs.org.

AUG. 31 Mora’s Music in the Park The City of Mora’s Music In The Park summer concert series will feature the honky tonk and rockabilly sounds of Drivin’ Wheels at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 31 in the gazebo of Library Park in downtown Mora. For more information visit www.ci.mora.mn.us.

‘Postage Stamp Concert’ We R Able presents a new concert series beginning Thursday, Aug. 31, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at the Chisago County Senior Center, 38790 6th Ave., North Branch.

Vocalist Jenni Thyng is the featured performer. The series is called “Postage Stamp Concerts” because guests will write postcards during the intermission telling acquaintances, friends, family and area residents how it feels to be a participant in the arts experience. The event includes refreshments, plus postcards and stamps.

There is a modest fee to attend.

To register or get more information call 320-358-1211.

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THURSDAY 8/17 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Pine City Senior Center: Senior Dining Site, 12:30 p.m.

NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m.

Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City SATURDAY 8/19 Model RR club: Askov, 10 a.m., Pine County History Museum SUNDAY 8/20 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m.

MONDAY 8/21 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m.

AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church WEDNESDAY 8/23 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 THURSDAY 8/24 WINDOW-Domestic abuse support group: 6 p.m., Journey North Church, Pine City NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m.

Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City

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Kids’ crafts at Mille Lacs Kids ages 8 and up are invited to the Mille Lacs Indian Museum on Saturday, Sept. 2 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to learn how to weave a dream catcher, a woven web believed to protect the dream world of the person who sleeps beneath it. For cost or information, call 320-532-3632.

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Local news first, always The point of a local paper, what makes it valuable, is that it gives you the news and stories about your community you can’t get anywhere else.

I know – that kind of goes without saying. But when something is true, sometimes it’s still good to say it.

This is Minnesota Newspaper Week, and the Pine City Pioneer is joining with more than 300 community newspapers to take part in “Whiteout” campaign.

Editor’s the We’re all putting that blank Soapbox front page out there as a reminder of what newspapers Mike do for the community, and what it would mean if that Gainor source of local news went away.

Not that we’re going anywhere. Just two years ago we celebrated our 130th birthday with a free community dinner and music in Robinson Park. The Pioneer is a strong newspaper with good community support.

Still, it’s worth thinking about how the community would be different if there weren’t a newspaper in town.

Now, we get plenty of information thrown at us these days. In this age of the internet we have a wide pick of state and national news sources to choose from. And there’s Facebook and other social media to help people keep in touch and find the things they’re interested in.

But it’s the newspaper that tells you what your city and county government is up to. It lets you find out about different sides of your community, things and people that you never knew. It helps hold people accountable, and helps bring to light the best of what the town have to offer.

I might be biased, but I don’t think Pine City would be the same place without having a newspaper help it along for the past century or so.

Governor Mark Dayton’s proclamation for Minnesota Newspaper Week is pretty brief, but it included this quote from President James Madison that’s fitting for the occasion.

“A people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power that knowledge gives,” Madison said.

That’s good common sense. And it probably should go without saying, but from time to time it’s still worth saying it.

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This week, more than 200 newspapers across the State of Minnesota will publish no news on their front pages. This “Whiteout” is taking place during Minnesota Newspaper Week, August 13-19, a part of the Minnesota Newspaper Association’s yearlong celebration of its 150th Anniversary. The Whiteout reminds Minnesotans of the important role that newspapers play, writing the first draft of history and telling the stories of their communities.

“In many communities across the State of Minnesota, the newspaper is the main source of local news,” said MNA Executive Director Lisa Hills.

“Newspaper journalists across the state attend city council and school board meetings, they cover town festivals and local sports teams, and they arrive on the scene to document history during natural disasters and other community challenges. We know news-

papers play an important role.”

Today, 25 daily and 295 non-daily newspapers, from Worthington to Warroad, Bird Island to Baudette, Elbow Lake to Ely and every community in between, belong to the Minnesota Newspaper Association.

“Minnesota Newspaper Week is a statewide initiative that reminds individuals of the importance of a free press,” reads Governor Mark Dayton’s proclamation. “Freedom of the Press promotes a well-informed constituency, improves public policy,

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Minnesotans agree that newspapers play a vital role in the state. MNA’s member newspapers have a total circulation of more than 2.2 million each week.

A 2014 Scarborough readership survey found that 89 percent of Minnesotans accessed a newspaper in print and/or digital format in the past month. Minnesotans of all ages read Minnesota newspapers in print and online. It’s no wonder that in a state where many

The Pioneer will Attempt to publish the news as fairly and impartially as possible. Editorial comments will be restricted to this page, or when positioned elsewhere, be clearly identified. All sides of controversial issues will be published within the capabilities of the newspaper.

Letters to the Editor will be 500 words or less. All letters are subject to editing for grammar and clarity and must contain the undersigned’s full name and their address.

As a rule, letter writers should live, work or have another connection to The Pine City Pioneer’s coverage area. Due to space limitations, letters that don’t address local issues

read their local newspaper, the population is also civic-minded and involved in activities like voting in local elections. According to state officials, more than 81 percent of registered Minnesota voters cast ballots in the November 2016 election. That’s just under 75 percent of eligible Minnesotans.

“We are proud to support Minnesota’s vibrant newspaper industry and look forward to being here for the next 150 years,” said Hills.

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With summer moving along quickly and a new school year on the near horizon, many college students are planning on moving on from college dorms – or their parents’ homes – to find apartments or rental homes for the school year and beyond. Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) is reminding students of the importance of doing their homework to ensure online listings for rental properties are legitimate and avoid falling victim to scams.

“The internet has made it very easy to search for rental properties,” said Susan Adams Loyd, President and CEO of BBB of Minnesota and North Dakota. “Unfortunately, it’s also made it easier for scammers to create fake ads on sites like craigslist, which attract vic-

tims with promises of low rent, only to take their security deposits and leave them on the outside looking in.”

In an effort to help students avoid rental scams, the BBB has compiled some helpful information and tips for those who are beginning their search for rental properties.

Renters should always take the following steps before signing a lease: • Follow the first rule of real estate: Location, location, location. Does the location make sense in terms of your day-to-day life? Consider your commute to work or school and also your access to grocery stores, shopping and restaurants.

• Visit different rental units in person and be sure to research their backgrounds by visiting bbb.org. You can also access Customer Reviews through BBB and other online sites, to get a sense

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• The landlord claims to be located elsewhere and prefers to communicate solely via e-mail. Scammers might say they’ve been transferred outside the country for a job or missionary work - don’t believe it.

• An online listing has grammatical or spelling errors – often a sign the ad may have been created by overseas scammers

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• You’re asked to wire money through wire transfer services such as Western Union or MoneyGram, or if you’re told the deposit or rent needs to be paid with a prepaid debit card. Any money sent via these means is difficult to trace, and there is little chance – if any – of getting your money back.

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50 Years Ago 1967 Presently under construction next to the post office is a new office building and warehouse for Peoples Natural Gas. The 30’ x 120’ block structure will have a brick facing similar to that of the post office building. Walter Johnson is the contractor.

The 1967-68 school year will get underway Aug. 30 with an anticipated 14 percent increase in overall enrollment.

The Pine City Fire Department was called out three times in the past week.

Last Saturday evening, the department answered two calls to residences in Pine City and then on Tuesday the firemen were called out near Henriette.

Casey Jones, well-known TV personality, especially among the younger set, made an unexpected appearance at the Pine County Fair and parade. He stopped to chat with Joe Pangerl of Pine City who displayed and operated a 1917 steam engine in front of the grandstand.

75 Years Ago, 1942 A short circuit in the wiring at the rear of the Wise Jewelry early Sunday started a small fire, which was taken care of with very little damage resulting.

The season for the gathering of wild rice is approaching and as this section of the Snake River is included in the

portion of the state to be open, rice gatherers will soon be busy.

Rock Creek News: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Broz are the happy parents of a baby daughter born at the Rush City Hospital Friday, Aug. 14.

100 Years Ago, 1917 Sometime during Sunday night, thieves broke into the Brook Park Post Office and appropriated practically everything but the fixtures. Money order funds amounted to $3.56, postal funds reached the sum of $4.09 and stamps worth $904 were secured.

There isn’t a boy “over there” who won’t fight a little better, live a little happier because someone over here is working and watching for him. Every man in the field must be kept warm.

Miss Josephine Broz and Gust W. Strohkirch were recently married by Father Leo in the parish house at Pine City, Monday, Aug. 20.

Beroun News: The first cement sidewalk in the business district has been put in by Frank Herejs on the north side of his store, again demonstrating his progressive spirit.

“Cheap John” is now located at Willow River where he advertises first class clothing at prices that defy competition.

J. J. Murray, proprietor of the Pine City barber shop and bath rooms, has made another improvement in his place of business. Heretofore the bath rooms have been heated by hot air from the barber shop, but the counteraction of a cold December day would cause a chilliness to pervade the atmosphere. Mr. Murray has placed a double cylinder drum in the bath room which will heat it in two minutes. The drum occupies very little of the room, being made to fit in a corner.

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25 Years Ago, 1992 Fifteen little girls ages four and five competed for the first ever Little Miss Pine City crown. Stephanie Skalicky earned the title.

Dr. Dale Anderson, a member of the orthopedic department at the Park Nicollet Medical Center in Minneapolis, spoke in Pine City, and he prescribes laughter as the best medicine for many of his patients. His theory is that laughing produces endorphins in everyone’s head and holds the key to a healthier life.

Jonathon Pangerl and Daniel Wheelock simulated the sights and sounds of Venus during Space Day at KinderKamp, a new program introduced by Early Childhood Family Education. It was offered to all children in the Pine City School District who will enter kindergarten this fall.

Four young people from Pine City, Nick Kirchberg, Stephanie Mattison, Steve Hobson and Jory Johnson, were chosen to sing the national anthem to open the Minnesota Twins vs. Texas Rangers baseball game. The evening was also a dream come true for a Farmington boy who threw out the first pitch.

Youngsters from ages four to 14 competed in the pedal tractor pull at the Pine County Fair. Jordan Kruse was the winner for the four-year-olds, Rickie Prihoda claimed the five-year-olds title and Josh Fuhol was the six-year-old winner.

Muffie’s on the Lake was advertising pontoon rides for $2.25.

An 11-and-one-half pound northern grabbed ahold of Jerry Jensen’s line at the Pine City fishing pier. It took Jensen

45 minutes to reel in his catch. He was using a fathead minnow and fishing six inches off the bottom.

An affectionate poem about Pine City earned Kara Berchin special recognition in the Miss Pine City contest.

Benjamin Johnson, Pine City, was awarded a $350 scholarship to attend Minnesota Business Venture, a weeklong residential program which introduces students to business and the American economic system.

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The Pine Metha amphetamine Task Forces and Pine County Sheriff’s department presented a narcotics demonstration before the demolition derby at the County Fair. Assisting in the demonstration was Deputy Chris Coulk and his dog from Isanti County and Deputy Dan Kunze and his dog Rebel from the Pine County Sheriff’s Department.

Open burning has been banned in most of Minnesota because of extremely dry weather.

Becky Glander came aboard as the new editor of the Pine City Pioneer.

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE PROPOSED LINE 3 PIPELINE PROJECT Issued: August 17, 2017 Under the authority of the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC), the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for Enbridge Energy’s proposed Line 3 Pipeline Project is available for public review. At the direction of the MPUC, the Minnesota Department of Commerce (Department) prepared this EIS in cooperation with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to evaluate the potential human and environmental impacts of the proposed Line 3 Project.

The Final EIS responds to timely substantive comments received on the Draft EIS and serves as the complete EIS for Enbridge Energy’s proposed Line 3 Pipeline Project.

FEIS Availability The FEIS can be viewed on the Department’s Line 3 website: mn.gov/commerce/energyfacilities/line3.

The FEIS can also be viewed through the MPUC’s website: mn.gov/puc. Under the heading Search Documents or File Here, select eDockets and enter the year and the docket number (“14” and “916” or “15” and “137”).

Electronic copies of the FEIS will be available for viewing at the following public libraries: Albert Lea Public Library 211 E Clark St Albert Lea, MN 56007

Godel Memorial Library 314 E Johnson Ave Warren, MN 56762

Montevideo Public Library 224 S 1st St Montevideo, MN 56265

Austin Public Library 323 4th Ave NE Austin, MN 55912

Grand Rapids Public Library 140 NE 2nd St Grand Rapids, MN 55744

Mora Public Library 200 W Maple Ave Mora, MN 55051

Bagley Public Library 79 Spencer Ave SW Bagley, MN 56621

Great River Regional Library 1300 W St. Germain St St. Cloud, MN 56301

Morris Public Library 102 E 6th St Morris, MN 56267

Bemidji Public Library 509 America Ave NW Bemidji, MN 56601

Great River Regional Library – Little Falls Public Library 108 NE 3rd St Little Falls, MN 56345

Olivia Public Library 405 S 10th St Olivia, MN 56277

Benson Public Library 200 13th St N Benson, MN 56215 Blue Earth County Library 100 E Main St Mankato, MN 56001 Carlton Public Library 213 Chestnut Ave Carlton, MN 55718

Great River Regional Library – Staples Public Library 122 6th St NE Staples, MN 56479 Hallock Public Library 101 1st St E Hallock, MN 56728

Cass Lake Community Library 223 Cedar Ave Cass Lake, MN 56633

Hennepin County Library Minneapolis Central Library 300 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55401

Clark Library Bemidji State University 500 Birchmont Dr. NE #28 Bemidji, MN 56601-2699

Hinckley Public Library 106 1st St SE Hinckley, MN 55037

Crookston Public Library 110 N Ash St Crookston, MN 56716

Kitchigami Regional Library 212 Park Ave Pine River, MN 56474

Crosslake Area Library 14126 Daggett Pine Rd Crosslake, MN 56442

Leech Lake Tribal & Community College 6945 Little Wolf Road NW PO Box 180 Cass Lake, MN 56633

Duluth Public Library 520 W Superior St Duluth, MN 55802

Le Sueur Public Library 118 Ferry St Le Sueur, MN 56058

East Central Regional Cambridge Public Library 244 Birch St S Cambridge, MN 55008

McGregor Public Library 111 E Center Ave McGregor, MN 55760

East Lake Community Center 20650 363rd Ln McGregor, MN 55760

McIntosh Public Library 115 NW Broadway McIntosh, MN 56556

Fergus Falls Public Library 205 East Hampden Ave Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Medweganoonind Library/ Red Lake Nation Tribal & Community College PO Box 576 Red Lake, MN 56671-0576

Foley Public Library 251 4th Ave N Foley, MN 56329

Milaca Community Library 235 1st St E Milaca, MN 56353

Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College 2101 14th Street, Cloquet, MN 55720

Park Rapids Area Library 210 1st St W Park Rapids, MN 56470 Red Lake Falls Public Library 105 Champagne Ave SW Red Lake Falls, MN 56750 Rice Lake Community Center 26209 Water Tower Loop Bagley, Minnesota 56621 Rochester Public Library 101 2nd St SE Rochester, MN 55904 Sibley County Gaylord Public Library 428 Main Ave Gaylord, MN 55334 St. Peter Public Library Central Library 601 S Washington Ave St. Peter, MN 56082 Thief River Falls Public Library 102 1st St E Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Wadena City Library 304 1st St SW Wadena, MN 56482 Waseca-Le Sueur Library 408 N State St Waseca, MN 56093 Wheaton Public Library 901 1st Ave N Wheaton, MN 56296 White Earth Tribal & Community College 102 3rd Street NE PO Box 478 Mahnomen, Minnesota 56557 Willmar Public Library 410 5th St SW Wilmar, MN 56201

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Pine County Fair Parade 2017 brings out spectators in droves (Above) Pine City High School’s band members got the 2017 Pine County Fair Parade off to a marching good start, and East Central Martial Arts (right) helped to “kick” off festivities as well.

Thousands of people flocked to the parade, with many a lawn chair claiming viewing spots as early as two days before the actual event which took place Saturday, Aug. 5.

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The Zuhrah Shriner go-carts are always a hit during the parade.

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Talent takes the stage at the Pine County Fair A number of skilled performers bounded up to the bandstand at the Pine County Fair, for the annal Talent Show, winning applause and earning awards along the way.

Preteen winners (pictured left) were Jonas Rittenour and Brianna Hollencamp performing “Two of a Kind,” with Ava Koutek runner-up. Teen winners were Hailea and Autumn Scholer, with Samantha Leger runner-up. Open Class winner was Chris Reynolds, with the trio of Kayty Guy, Michaela Eng and Camille Miller runners-up.

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The sound of revving motors and crunching steel filled the Pine County Fair Grandstand all weekend.

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Derby fans enjoyed a Sunday of demolition derby action to cap off five days of Pine County Fair fun.

MN State Championship Imperials 1st #17 Scott Kruse Stanchfield 2nd#71 Wyatt Kruse Stanchfield 3rd # Nick Carroll Pine City 4th#55 Tom Smith Pine City Builders Class 1st #01 Rick Wiener Pine City 2nd#24 Jon Gorman Rush City 3rd#96 Cody Blazek Pine City 4th#44 Dustin Fuller Unknown Stock Cars 1st #22 Mike Gray Pine City 2nd#24 Brian Gray Pine City 3rd#5 Ken Cox Pine City 4th#65J Josh Moulton Rush City

Little Trucks 1st Mckenzie Caza Brook Park 2nd Jeremiah Mohr Pine City 3rd Austin Bowman Pine City 4th Chet Porter Pine City Big Trucks 1st #42 Dylan Ploub Pine City 2nd #6 Brenden Shermer Pine City 3rd #10 Tyler Pangerl Hugo 4th #06 Brian Swanson Unknown 2-Man Derby 1st Chuck Bergman and Squishy Nordahl Pine City 2nd Samantha Bergman and Derek Gorman Rush City 3rd Johnson Bros. Grantsburg Results from the Friday and Saturday night demo derby were printed in the Aug. 10 edition of the Pioneer, and can be found online at www.pinecitymn.com.

As a gardener, I can reasonably say that this season’s weather has been less than ideal.

Why? Because I have powdery mildew on my peas, leaf spot on the cucumbers, and early blight on the not-ripening tomatoes. Am I frustrated? Not at all.

How can you be “hot under the collar” when the nighttime temperatures hover in the low 50s in early August?

Kari Holmberg We can’t control the weather, so let’s focus on what we can do. In the June 29 issue of the University of Minnesota’s Yard and Garden newsletter, Michelle Grabowski, UMN Plant Pathologist and Extension Educator, gave a description of how leaf spot diseases operate: She wrote, “...plant pathogens survive from one season to the next in previous years infected plant debris and garden soil.

Rain splashes fungal spores or bacteria from the soil onto the lower leaves. This cycle can continue throughout the summer if weather conditions are favorable.”

Grabowski suggests cultural practices that can help. To reduce new fungal spores: • Pinch off leaves with leaf spots and remove them from the garden. They can be disposed of in a backyard compost pile that heats up to 148 Fahrenheit or brought to a municipal compost facility. Never remove more than 1/3 of the total leaves on the plant or you will be doing more damage than the pathogen.

• Pull those weeds. Weeds crowd the crop and create a moist humid environment. Some weeds can also become infected and allow the pathogen to remain in the garden and spread to the vegetable crop despite a gardener’s best efforts.

To reduce spreading existing spores: • Do not work in the garden when leaves are wet from rain, dew, or irrigation. Leaf spot pathogens are easily spread on hands and tools when leaves are wet.

• Mulch the soil. Straw, wood chips, and plastic mulches provide a barrier between leaf spot pathogens in the soil and the lower leaves.

• Stake vining plants to lift them farther away from the soil and help them dry quickly after rain or irrigation.

Now, in mid-August, remove diseased leaves and pull weeds until a killing frost takes out the warm season plants that have the most problems. Crop rotation is a key element in reducing pathogen transmission from year to year, so keeping good garden records helps, too. To see Grabowski’s excellent article, search http://blog-yard-garden-news.extension.umn.edu/2017/06/look-for-leaf-spots.html.

Here is one more timely gardening reminder…

Aug. 10 – Sept. 10 is the best time to seed a new lawn or renovate an existing lawn. It’s also the best time for fertilizing the lawn (around Labor Day and again at Halloween) and for controlling perennial broadleaf weeds.

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Flash is a California dude. This redtailed hawk was taken at a very young age into a home. “He was a little baby when someone thought he would be a good pet.

He imprinted on humans. He thinks he is a human.”

This can be confusing for a redtailed hawk, especially when he is flying. “He flies pretty wobbly,” said Amanda of the Minnesota Zoo Zoomobile.

Amanda was speaking to a packed room at the Pine City Library on Aug. 10. Amanda said of Flash and the other animals with her, “These are special animals that travel with us all over the state,” and Wisconsin and Iowa. “Sometimes we travel six to seven hours one way and stay in hotels with them. Have you ever stayed in a hotel with a skunk?” The only reply to this silly question was giggles from the gathered children.

It is illegal to keep a redtailed hawk in a home and eventually Flash was moved to a nature sanctuary in California. Though they tried to rehabilitate him he could not pass the flying test to see if he could be released back into the wild and so he came to the Minnesota Zoo. “He used to be in a bird show but he flew this low over people’s heads,” Amanda said placing her hand gently on her hair. “People didn’t like it too much. So now he travels with us.”

One of the purposes of the zoomobile is to teach children, “all things are connected. We are connected to animals and the earth. Part of that is through the food chain.”

The second animal that came out was from Madagascar, the Giant African Millipede. “He has a very important job to do in Madagascar; he is a garbage man.” In addition to cleaning up the waste on the forest floor this millipede produces fertilizer that helps the trees grow strong. “What do trees do for us?” The children eagerly replied that they clean our air and provide food and medicines.

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Children get up close and personal with a Giant African Millipede at the Pine City Library.

them from being eaten. Amanda assured the parents, “Believe me, he doesn’t have that now. I have only seen it one time with a baby millipede the first time it was handled. But lemurs are pretty smart and they figured out that if they take the millipedes and shake them up like a maraca they will produce that goo and then the

lemur uses that as bug repellent. Even the mosquitoes don’t like the smell of it.”

The Zoomobile program was funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. It was the final program of the Summer Read program.

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The Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Outstanding Citizen of the Year. Those interested are asked to submit nominations in writing by email at info@ pinecitychamber.com or by mail: 315 Main Street South, Suite 155, Pine City, MN 55063. Deadline for submission is Thursday, Aug. 31.

A nominee should be a resident of Pine City and exhibit qualities that make them deserving of recognition by the community. A recognition banquet in honor of the 2017 Citizen of the Year will be planned for mid-September.

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‘Dragons Forever’ reunion a gathering for the ages The Grand Hinckley Casino convention center turned into a den of Dragons at the “Dragons Forever” reunion on the afternoon of Aug. 12. Graduates from 1934-1977 enjoyed spending time together, catching up, and sharing stories of their high school years – including the members of the Class of 1959 pictured above.

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Helen Falta Bronkow, Ruth Biederman and Ella Mae Caroon shared a smile at the event.

DARLENE ARMSTRONG

The smiling faces of Pat and John Becvar welcomed visitors to the multi-class reunion.

The City Council of the City of Pine City will meet in the Council Chambers at City Hall (315 Main Street S, Ste. 100) on Thursday, Sept. 7 at 1 p.m., Monday, Sept. 18 at 8:30 a.m., and Thursday, Sept.

21 at 8 a.m. to discuss and consider the 2018 City of Pine City Budget. All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard on the matter.

Pine County offices moving in Sandstone

In late August, the offices located in the Soil and Water Conservation District/Veteran Services/ Land building will be moving to a temporary office space due to the demolition and construction of a new office building located at 1602 Hwy. 23 N, Sandstone.

The Pine SWCD, along with Pine County Veteran Services, Land Department and Sheriff’s Office will be moving at the end of August to the John Wright building located at 130 Oriole Street East, Sandstone, MN 55072.

Those organizations will remain in the John Wright building for approximately 1-1.5 years until the building construction and remodeling is done at the current complex.

The building all of these offices are located in will be demolished in late 2017. A new building will be built in its place for the Health and Human Services Department, along with a few other county offices and meeting rooms.

Once all the construction is done, the Pine SWCD, Land Department and Sheriff’s office will move into the building located at 1610 Hwy. 23 N, Sandstone, which is currently the Health and Human Services building.

Phone numbers for these offices will not change. Current phone numbers are: Pine SWCD: 320-216-4240 Veteran Services: 320-216-4250 Land Department: 320-216-4220 Sheriff’s Office: 320-629-8360

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Gribauval-Hite leads Mercury Technology in Pine City

BY AMY DOEUN NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Twenty-five years ago Kelly Gribauval-Hite’s aunt and uncle started Mercury Technology in the industrial park in Pine City. Ten years ago they were ready to retire and looking for a replacement. Gribauval-Hite had the necessary background and seemed a perfect fit. Since then she has been the CEO of the first company in the world to adopt a “no landfill policy from day one. Other companies have since initiated it, but we were the first. It is who we are.”

When asked what brought Gribauval-Hite to the recycling field she shared that her degree is in hydrology and soil science.

Previously she had worked with nitrate-nitrogen pollution before in ground water. She also did environmental consulting. “I ended up meeting the right people at the right time and it went from there,” Gribauval-Hite told the Pioneer.

In December 2016 Gribauval-Hite was named one of the “40 Women Who Lead,” by Minnesota Business Magazine. Of the award Gribauval-Hite said, “Women are the highest percentage of B.A. and upper level

degrees, but we don’t translate that into the business community, the board room. Women do this [run companies] and make their presence known.

We can act as a role model, a mentor. I think that it is really important that women and girls see that there are other women doing this.” This award highlights women who are doing just that and Gribauval-Hite is very proud to be included.

Mercury Technologies is a hazardous waste recycling company. From day one they have had a “no landfill” policy so everything is recycled. Gribauval-Hite said the part of her work that brings her the most joy is, “Every day I can physically see the positive changes that Mercury Technologies has made to protect the environment. Our no-landfill policy enables our clients to meet their recycling objectives and minimize their impact on the environment.”

In her 10 years as CEO the company has expanded the products they are capable of recycling. They also conduct environmental and facility consulting, teaching other companies how they can decrease

their environmental impact.

“The waste industry is a complicated industry. There are a lot of different moving parts to it. It is always changing as new products are recycled. We need to keep moving forward and use what we have.”

She plans to continue working in the field of waste management. “When you are running a company like this it is your baby. One thing we have started doing is offering LED recycling. It is more complicated, there are circuit boards and parts/components that go into it. It is not as simple to recycle [as other products].” But the challenge is something that inspires Gribauval-Hite to keep moving forward.

“There is one other woman that runs a company like what we do in the world. I haven’t met her, but knowing that there is another one out there is nice. Knowing you are not the only one. That is a barrier [not seeing anyone like you in the field]. It is not one you see everyday. But it is there.”

She hopes that her presence in the field of waste management will open doors.

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Kelly Gribauval-Hite was recently named one of “40 Women who Lead”

by Minnesota Business Magazine.

Amur Honeysuckle plants found infesting Minnesota

BY EMILIE JUSTEN MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

AILENE CROUP | THE PIONEER

Republican senatorial candidate Pete Stauber discussed the issues with Scott Martin.

Republicans meet the candidates in Hinckley

BY AILENE CROUP NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Pine County Republicans hosted a “Meet and Greet” last week at Tobies.

Candidates for governor and Congress have begun to emerge and several attended.

Rep. Jason Rarick, whose term will expire the end of 2018 presented a legislative update.

Several candidates spoke with the Pioneer including gubernatorial candidate Matt Dean who has served in the House of Representatives since 2005 and chaired the Health and Human Services Committee. He said he will be touring all 87 counties in 87 days.

Keith Downey spent four years as a representative and was a member of the way and means committee. He said his goal is to make Minnesota work for everyone.

Jeff Johnson, candidate for governor, is in his ninth year as a Hennepin County Commissioner and the only conservative on that board. He said he has been

the lone no vote in many 6-1 votes on his county board. He served as a Minnesota Representative from 2001 to 2007 and was the Republican nominee for governor in 2014. He said he captured large numbers of Independent Party voters in the last election.

Pete Stauber, a recently retired lieutenant from the Duluth police force, has made his bid to run for the U.S. 8th Congressional District seat now held by Rick Nolan. He is in support of mining of iron ore and precious metals in northern Minnesota. He said once mineral exploration is complete, he expects the state will have the largest resources for those minerals in the country. Because of the advanced science in the mining industries, the mining companies have become good stewards of Minnesota’s natural resource, he explained.

Also making appearances at the Meet and Greet were gubernatorial candidates Phillip Perrish, Blake Huffman and Christopher Chamberlain. Sen. Mark Koran also made an appearance in support of the candidates.

Amur honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii) is one of four species of non-native honeysuckle listed as Restricted Noxious Weeds in Minnesota. It is native to Asia and was introduced to North America as an ornamental plant that was then widely planted for wildlife and erosion control.

Amur honeysuckle is a deciduous shrub that can grow 15-20 feet tall. The leaves are oval shaped, 2-3 inches long, covered with downy hairs. The flowers are pinkish to white, tubular, and less than an inch long. The fruit are round red to orange-red berries that develop in late summer and persist throughout the winter.

Amur honeysuckle can rapidly invade and overtake a site by crowding out and shading native species. It is adaptable to a variety of conditions from sun to deep shade and wet to dry soils. The abundant fruit are attractive to birds, which will eat the fruit and spread the seed to new areas. Amur honeysuckle will grow new shoots from suckers. It can outcompete native species by suppressing the regeneration of native tree seedlings, and alter the habitat by depleting soil moisture and nutrients.

Though it has become invasive in eastern and

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nearby states, only a few naturalizing Amur honeysuckle infestations have been reported in Minnesota.

Amur honeysuckle is a Restricted Noxious Weed in Minnesota. Although landowners are ultimately not required to control or eradicate Restricted Noxious Weeds on their properties, they are encouraged to manage Amur honeysuckle appropriately to prevent future spread of this species and degradation of native habitats.

Several management options are available for Amur honeysuckle.

For all options, infestation sites will need to be monitored and treated repeatedly until the seedbanks are depleted.

Do not plant Amur honeysuckle as an ornamental and remove existing plants on your property.

Young plants can be pulled by hand. Mature plants can be removed by using a weed wrench tool or by repeated cutting. Keep in mind that physical removal in this manner can disturb soils

and result in reinvasion or resprouting of honeysuckles and other exotics.

Prescribed burning can be an effective tool to control infestations in combination with other techniques. Spring burning will kill seedlings and the tops of mature plants. Make sure to contact the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to learn more about control burning practices and regulations.

Foliar and cut-stem application of herbicides that translocate their active ingredients into the root system can be very effective. Treatments will need to be repeated for several years to eradicate a population. If using herbicide treatments, check with University of Minnesota Extension, co-op, or certified landscape care expert for assistance and recommendations.

There are several businesses throughout the state with certified herbicide applicators that can be hired to perform chemical applications.

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Minnesota Starwatch

In August Jupiter rides off into the sunset • Height of August’s solar eclipse at 1 p.m. on the 21st

BY DEANE MORRISON

In August Jupiter heads for the sunset. Every evening it sinks lower, along with its longtime companion Spica, the brightest star in Virgo. Saturn comes out in the south, between the Teapot of Sagittarius to the east and Scorpius to the west.

Also during evening hours, the Milky Way stretches across the sky from northeast to southwest. In its middle is the Summer Triangle of bright stars.

Southernmost is Altair, in Aquila, the eagle; in the northeast corner is Deneb, the anchor of Cygnus, the swan, which contains the Northern Cross; and in the northwest corner is Vega, the jewel of Lyra, the lyre.

In the western sky, brilliant Arcturus seems to drag its constellation—kiteshaped Bootes, the herdsman—down toward the horizon.

Venus is still a morning star, blazing away in the east for a couple of hours be-

fore sunrise. As August begins, Venus rises in the middle of the knot of bright winter constellations. Surrounding Venus are Orion to the lower right and then, counterclockwise, Taurus and its brightest star, Aldebaran; Auriga the charioteer and its brightest star, Capella; and Gemini, with its “twin” stars Castor and Pollux. During the second week of August, the stars of Gemini stream by the planet. Watch Venus, Castor and Pollux form an ever-shifting triangle as the stars go by.

August’s full moon arrived in the afternoon of the 7th, several hours before moonrise. To see it at its roundest you’d have had to look in the west very early that morning, or waited for it to rise in the east that evening. The waning moon interfered with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower the nights of the 11th-12th and 12th-13th, but on the 19th a lovely old crescent rises below Venus.

August’s biggest event is, of course, the solar eclipse on the 21st. As usual with solar eclipses, if you watch, make sure you have eyewear certified to protect you. In Minnesota we get a partial eclipse, with the more southern regions seeing a bigger piece of the sun disappear. The height of the eclipse occurs near 1 p.m. across the state.

Solar eclipses happen at the new moon

phase, and following the new moon we watch the eastward march of the waxing crescent across the evening sky.

The moon glides above Jupiter between the 24th and 25th, and on the 29th it ap-

pears just west of Saturn and above Antares, the giant red heart of Scorpius. It finishes its momentous month shining above the lovely Teapot of Sagittarius.

PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER A Aug. 7 - 13 Theft, burglary, vandalism

Aug. 7, 9:58 a.m., report of theft, Brook Park Rd., Pokegama Twp. west.

Aug. 7, 1:15 p.m., report of fraud, State Hwy. 70, Rock Creek west.

Aug. 7, 6:05 p.m., report of vehicle theft/attempt, 1st Ave., Pine City north.

Aug. 7, 4:25 p.m., report of damage to property, Northern Rd., Pine City Twp. east.

Aug. 8, 7:08 a.m., report of vehicle theft/attempt, Sunset Trl., Pokegama Twp. west.

Aug. 8, 4:28 p.m., report of vehicle prowl/entry, Voyageur Ln., Pine City Twp. west.

Aug. 8, 9:32 p.m., report of burglary, Freedom Rd., Pine City Twp. west.

Aug. 9, 11:36 a.m., report of theft, Sportsmans Ln., Brook Park Twp. Aug. 10, 8:14 a.m., report of shoplifter, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south.

Aug. 10, 3:21 p.m., report of property damage/hit and run, 5th St., Pine City south.

Aug. 11, 7:12 a.m., report of burglary, Sierra Ln., Pine City Twp. west.

Aug. 11, 11:31 a.m., report of burglary, Birchview Rd., Pokegama Twp. west.

Aug. 12, 12:47 p.m., report of theft, State Hwy. 107, Pokegama Twp. west.

Aug. 12, 6:55 p.m., report of theft, 3rd St., Pine City south.

Aug. 13, 1:11 p.m., report of property damage, 8th St., Pine City north.

Miscellaneous

Aug. 7, 7:33 a.m., report of drug incident, State Hwy. 70, Rock Creek east.

Aug. 7, 12:14 p.m., report of threats, Johnson Ave., Pine City south.

Aug. 7, 9:35 p.m., report of threats, Cross Lake Trl., Pine City Twp. west.

Aug. 8, 1:30 p.m., report of animal disturbance, 7th St., Pine City south.

Aug. 9, 6:40 a.m., report of suspicious activity, 10th St., Pine City north.

Aug. 9, 10:48 a.m., report of drug incident, Highwood Shores Rd., Pokegama Twp. west.

Aug. 10, 7:06 a.m., report of suspicious activity, Beroun Crossing Rd., Pokegama Twp. east.

Aug. 11, 8:15 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 4th St., Pine City south.

Aug. 12, 11:09 a.m., report of sounds of shots, Henriette Rd., Pokegama Twp. west.

Aug. 12, 6:20 p.m., report of trespass, Maple Ave., Rock Creek east.

Aug. 13, 1:29 a.m., report of fight, 5th St., Pine City south.

Aug. 13, 10:36 p.m., report of drunk, Hillside Ave./Evergreen Sq., Pine City south.

Fires and accidents Aug. 10, 3:10 a.m., report of vehicle in ditch, State Hwy. 70, Royalton Twp. Aug. 12, 9:23 p.m., report of fire outside, State Hwy. 70, Rock Creek east.

Jail roster Aug. 7, Koda David Aanenson, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, theft$501-1000-GM. Aug. 7, Daniel Joseph Kenney, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degreeprocure/possess/co...

Aug. 7, Timothy Darrell Koffler, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, theft- poss- shoplifting gear; remand-bail, drugs- 5th degreeposs- marijuana... possession of drug paraphernalia...

Aug. 7, Taylor Nicole Dahl, hold for other agency, probation violationGM. Released Aug. 8.

Aug. 7, Jonathon Michael Kroll, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, domestic assault- misdemeanorcomm... disorderly conduct- offensive/abus... Released Aug. 8.

Aug. 7, Kristi Mccol Peel, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, domestic abuse- violate order fo... Released Aug. 8.

Aug. 7, Alexander James Armstrong, book and release, summons, drugs2nd degree- possess 50 k... Released Aug. 7.

Aug. 7, Shawn Michael Olson, book and release, summons, assault- 4th degree- peace officer. Released Aug. 7.

Aug. 8, Branden Leon Pellegrino, warrant, remand-RPR, disturb- disorderly conduct; remand-bail, criminal sexual conduct- registration of predatory offen...

Aug. 8, Alexander Fred Schroeder, warrant, remand-bail, govt- obstruct legal process- interfe... smuggle- contraband into prison, fleeing police officer, traffic- driving after revocation, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degree- poss/procure/control su...

Aug. 8, Robert Scott Amundsen, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, theft- $501-1000-GM, remand-bail, theft- take/use/transfer movable...; tamper with motor vehicle- ride in...

Released Aug. 11.

Aug. 8, Melissa Madelyne Zielinski, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-bail, traffic- driving after revocation, drugs- 5th degree- poss...

Released Aug. 11.

Aug. 8, Kristian Anders Bartel, under sentence, domestic assault- felony.

Released Aug. 10.

Aug. 8, Larry Howard Mccurdy, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-RPR, burglary- 1st degreedwelling- occupie...; assault- 5th degree- commits- attempts or th...

Released Aug. 10.

Aug. 8, Philip Ross Spriggs, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-RPR, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree driving, DUI of alcohol, DUI- 4th degree .08 or more in... open bottle law drinking... Released Aug. 10.

Aug. 8, Jonathan David Winsor, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, contempt of court- fail to pay ord... Released Aug. 9.

Aug. 9, Wendy Lee Phillips, warrant, remand-hold, domestic assaultmisdemeanor- commit...; disorderly conduct- offensive/abusiv...

Aug. 9, Drake Todd Shipley, warrant, under sentence, traffic- careless driving.

Aug. 9, Daniel Lee Tiessen Jr., awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, weapon- reckless use- dangerous weapon...; remand-bail, drivers’ licenses- use false name/DOB. Aug. 9, Kou Yang, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, predatory offenderfails to mail...; drugs- 3rd degreesale... 4th degree- poss w/intent to sell...; traffic- driving after revocation.

Aug. 9, Mary Jeanette Nelson, Pine County warrant, remand-hold, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degree- possess sche...; theft- $501-1000- GM. Released Aug. 11.

Aug. 9, Aaron Reuben Day, Pine County warrant, under sentence, theft- take/use/transfer movable...

Released Aug. 10.

Aug. 9, Felicia Ann Roseland, Pine County warrant, no days - sent com... theft- take/drive motor vehicle- no...

Released Aug. 10.

Aug. 9, Billie Jean Benjamin, Pine

County warrant, remand-RPR, traffic- DUI of alcohol, driving after revocation. Released Aug. 9.

Aug. 9, Timothy Karl Johnson, book and release, summons, assault- 5th degree- inflict or attempt bod.. Released Aug. 9.

Aug. 9, Randi Lynn Songetay, hold for other agency, vehicle- theft- $500 or less- M... Released Aug. 9.

Aug. 9, Peter Francis Vitale Jr., hold for other agency, traffic- driving after revocation. Released Aug. 9.

Aug. 10, Brady Robert Schumacher, under sentence, traffic- DUI- 2nd degree- GM. Aug. 10, Luke William Chester Skog, hold for other agency, disturb- public nuisance; criminal sexual conduct3rd degree- for...

Aug. 10, Cody Daniels Elliott, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, theft$500 or less- M... Released Aug. 13.

Aug. 10, Danelle Ardene Diver, hold for other agency, theft- by swindle, take/use/transfer movable... Released Aug. 11.

Aug. 10, Gregory Thomas Lacroix, warrant, Pine County writ, govtintent to obstruct, obstruct legal process- force; stolen propertyposs- other property- $501...; traffic- drivers’ licenses- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety, DUI- 3rd degree, DUI 2nd degreealcohol conc over...; fleeing a peace officer in a moto... Released Aug. 11.

Aug. 10, Geoffrey Robinson, warrant, Pine County writ, burglary- poss of burglary tools, vehicle- theft- $500 or less- M... Released Aug. 11.

Aug. 10, Joseph Lee Curtiss, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DWI- 4th degree drive while impaired. Released Aug. 10.

Aug. 10, Charles Buck Hudella, hold for other agency, traffic regulationgarbage/tras... Released Aug. 10.

Aug. 11, Justin Roy Defoe, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, drugs- 2nd degree- possess 10 gra...; remand-bail, drugs- 3rd degreeposs... govt- false name or DOB- fictitious.

Aug. 11, Michael Lee Hurd, under sentence, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree- alcohol conc over...

Aug. 11, Alicia Cathleen Jankowski, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedu...

Aug. 11, Mark Drew Masters, Pine

County warrant, theft- obtain services- no payment...

Aug. 11, Allen Charles Sheppard, warrant, Pine County writ, govt- obstruct legal process- force...; assault- terrorist threats reckless dis...; criminal damage property- 1st degree- $1001 and great...

Aug. 11, Reuben Alekseevich Sysa, hold for other agency, stolen property- receive- other property- $250...; burglary- 4th degree- non resforced- unknown; fraud- financial trans card fraud...; identity thefttransfers/possesses...

Aug. 12, Michael Scott Montbriand, probation violation, hold for other agency, DWI- 1st degree DWI- previous fe...

Aug. 12, Joedy Lynn Nebola, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs5th degree- poss...

Aug. 12, Raymond Frank Pedginski Jr., awaiting trial/court, probable cause, domestic abuse- violate order for...; drugs- 5th degree- poss...

Aug. 13, Jacklynn Marie Blaszczyk, awaiting trial/court, Pine County warrant, assault- 2nd degree- dangerous weapon; probable cause, gov’t, false name to police officer, fleeing police officer, theft- take/use/ transfer movable pro...

Aug. 13, Terry John Hansford, Pine County warrant, trespassing- building or dwelling-M...

Aug. 13, Jacob Jeffrey Schwartz, hold for other agency, assault- domestic assault-GM, govt- OFP violationmisd.

Aug. 13, David Kyle Storbakken, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, fleeing police officer in motor veh... traffic- DUI-3rd degree.

Aug. 13, Alan Michael Tejeda, hold for other agency, govt- failure to appear-GM; traffic- driving after cancellation, DUI- 2nd degree- GM. Aug. 13, Blake Lucas Whited, Pine County warrant, traffic- DUI-3rd degree- alcohol conc over...

Aug. 13, Andrew William Young, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- poss...; stolen property- poss- veh- unk amt.

Aug. 13, Louis Everett, hold for other agency, burglary- poss of burglary tools. Released Aug. 14.

There have been 1,541 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2017.

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CITY OF PINE CITY 2016 SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The purpose of these reports is to provide a summary of financial information concerning the City of Pine City to interested citizens. The complete financial statements may be examined at the City Hall, 315 Main St S Ste. 100, Pine City, MN or at our website at www.pinecity.govoffice.com.

Questions about this report should be directed to Matthew Van Steenwyk, City Treasurer at (320) 629-2575.

SEE CITY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PAGE 15

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CITY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: Vendor listing FROM PAGE 14

City of Pine City and EDA 2016 Annual Vendor Listing Vendor Name AEM FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS AFLAC AFSCME COUNCIL 65 AFTC INC ALEX AIR APPARATUS, INC ALTHOFF AND NORDQUIST, LLC AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINES AMERICAN TEST CENTER ANDERSON ELECTRIC AVENET, LLC BANYON DATA SYSTEMS INC. BAYERL WATER RESOURCES BELLBOY CORPORATION BERNICK COMPANIES BERNIE TOCHOLKE BEST RENTALS INC BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY BOLTON & MENK INC. BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE CAMPBELL AUTO & TIRE, LLC CAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES, LP CARPETS UNLIMITED CATHY GILMORE CHARLOTTE STOFFEL CITISTREETSMN CITY OF PINE CITY COMMONWEALTH DEVELOPMENT COMPUTER WORLD, INC. CRYSTAL SPRINGS ICE DAHLHEIMER DISTRIBUTING CO. IN DALE'S HEATING & APPLIANCES DANIEL W BLAKE ATTORNEY DAVID L. HILL DELTA DENTAL OF MN DEMCO DENNIS REISER DMS PUMP N MUNCH DSC COMMUNICATIONS EAST CENTRAL ENERGY EAST CENTRAL ENERGY-N EAST CENTRAL MN ED CABLE COOP EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL LIBRA EHLERS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. EMERGENCY RESPONSE SOLUTION ERIC EDWARD BJORKLUND FAIRVIEW HEALTH SERVICES FEDERATED CO-OPS, INC. FIRE INSTRUCTION & RESCUE E FIRE SAFETY USA, INC FIRST CHOICE FOOD & BEVERAGE FLAHERTY & HOOD PA

Calendar Year Total 61,300.00 2,923.66 3,915.92 1,462.20 1,398.00 12,600.00 1,171.78 1,300.00 2,944.38 1,100.00 39,865.00 6,825.80 45,092.24 134,270.68 720.00 658.99 2,491.63 1,032.00 118,773.80 1,020.32 2,373.20 2,012.04 3,108.70 686.00 5,100.00 4,000.00 1,000.00 8,815.45 5,238.40 150,335.21 5,619.40 1,880.00 8,150.01 6,447.10 641.97 680.00 13,221.26 3,061.75 140,587.72 28,500.00 2,500.00 4,878.39 6,626.25 9,251.00 1,630.00 1,058.00 1,520.68 900.00 9,981.75 759.33 1,415.55

FLEET ONE LLC FLOWPOINT ENVIRONMENTAL SYS FREIGHTLINER OF ST. CLOUD FT DEARBORN LIFE INS CO GEARWASH GENERAL REPAIR SERVICE GERTRUDE PETERSEN GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL, INC. GREAT PLAINS FIRE HACH COMPANY HARDRIVES, INC. HASSER GARAGE DOORS INC HAWKINS INC HEALTH PARTNERS HENRY'S WATERWORKS, INC. HINCKLEY-PC FLAMES SNOWMOBILE HOFFMAN ACE HARDWARE HOLIDAY HOPKINS SAND & GRAVEL, INC. ICMA MEMBERSHIP ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ISANTI COUNTY EQUIPMENT, IN JAMES ZAUN JAY K. JAHNZ JJTAYLOR DISTRIBUTING CO. JOHNSON BROS. WHOLESALE LIQUOR K&K CONCRETE & MASONRY INC KIWI KAI IMPORTS KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION KOTEK BUILDERS INC LAKE MANAGEMENT INC. LAKE SUPERIOR LAUNDRY LARA SMETANA LAUMEYER HUMAN RESOURCE SOL LEAGUE OF MINN. CITIES INS. TR LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES LEE'S PRO SHOP LEISURE DESIGNS LINDA CASSMAN LOIS NEWEY LSF DESIGN MAGUIRE IRON, INC. MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING, LT MCCARTHY WELL COMPANY MCDONALD DISTRIBUTING CO. MEDICA METRO SALES INC. MICHAEL GRAY MIDCONTINENT BUSINESS SOLUTION MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH MINNESOTA DEPT. OF LABOR & IND MINNESOTA DEPT. OF REV MINNESOTA DEPT. OF REVENUE MINNESOTA ENERGY RESOURCES COR

1,540.16 795.00 1,101.66 879.75 935.95 1,881.68 1,282.50 763.60 1,344.98 1,300.60 2,572.65 853.00 8,032.52 98,591.18 4,588.30 28,760.76 4,205.40 6,919.77 1,260.00 600.00 5,040.00 139,845.14 764.99 1,406.93 783.00 19,303.50 209,633.40 785.00 5,088.25 1,113.79 7,632.00 867.00 3,875.97 1,249.54 2,000.00 109,651.00 4,108.00 3,277.23 2,000.00 600.00 10,445.00 3,577.44 2,290.00 610.89 1,290.00 316,792.05 3,159.00 7,336.36 693.70 2,069.55 7,137.00 631.36 24,257.00 26,034.05 11,230.76

MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL BEVERAGE A MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AG MINNESOTA TEAMSTERS# 320 MINNESOTA VALLEY TESTING LA MOHR PARTS & SUPPLIES MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES NICHOLAS JOHNSON NIEL MEIERHOFER NORTHERN HOLLOW WINERY NORTHERN SAFETY TECHNOLOGY NORTHLAND SECURITIES, INC. NORTHWOODS BANK OF MN NW COMPANY FUR POST OFFICE DEPOT INC O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. PHASE PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS CO. PINE CITY AREA CHAMBER OF COMM PINE CITY ARTS COUNCIL PINE CITY FIRE DEPT. RELIEF AS PINE CITY HINCKLEY GARBAGE SVC PINE CITY PIONEER PINE CITY SUMMER RECREATION PINE CITY TOWNSHIP PINE COUNTY PINE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIE PINE COUNTY ATTORNEY OFFICE PINE COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT. PINE TECHNICAL COLLEGE POKEGAMA TOWNSHIP POSTMASTER PREMIER OUTDOOR SERVICE LLC PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT AS RATWIK, ROSZAK & MALONEY RED BULL DISTRIBUTION CO. RED ROCK RADIO RICHARD DALE DICKEY RICHARD DROTNING RICK'S AUTO SALES REPAIR & TOW RJM DISTRIBUTING, INC. SANDSTONE DISTRIBUTING CO. SAUSER'S, INC. SCOTT'S HELICOPTER SERV INC SEH INC. SERVOCAL INSTRUMENTS INC SOUTHERN WINE & SPIRITS OF MN SPIRE CREDIT UNION STAN'S EQUIPMENT CENTER STRANSKY CONSTRUCTION TDS METROCOM THE LIBRARY STORE INC THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INS THE WATSON CO. TKO WINES INC. TOTAL CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC. UNIVAR UNIVERSITY OF MN US INTERNET CORP VERIZON WIRELESS VFW POST 4258 VIKING COCA-COLA BOTTLING C VINOCOPIA, INC. WALMART COMMUNITY GEMB WINE MERCHANTS

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Published in the Pine City Pioneer on August 17, 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF PINE CITY, MINNESOTA ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF TAX INCREMENT DISTRICTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016 (Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.175(5)

Current Net Tax Capacity

District 2-1 15,804

District 1-12 19,936

District 1-11 22,559

Original Net Tax Capacity

883

3,405

373

0

Captured Net Tax Capacity

14,921

16,531

22,186

0

Principal and Interest Payments Due in 2017

14,162

14,200

14,888

0

Tax Increment Received in 2016

15,616

15,850

24,144

285

Tax increment Expended in 2016

15,200

15,298

16,983

1,017

Month / Year First Tax Incr. Receip Date of Required Decertification

7/2006

7/2005

7/2005

12/31/2031

12/31/2030

12/31/2030

DISTRICT 1 0

7/1990 12/31/2015

Additional information regarding each district may be obtained from: Matthew Van Steenwyk City of Pine City 315 Main St. S., Suite 100 Pine City, MN 320-629-2575 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on August 17, 2017

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DATE: August 3, 2017 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 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the

following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. Date of Mortgage: December 6, 2004 2. Mortgagors: Kelly T. Koffler and Katherine G. Koffler, husband and wife Robert T. Hommell and Heather D. Hommell, husband and wife

3. Mortgagee: Horizon Bank f/k/a Pine City State Bank 4.

Recording Information: Recorded on December 9, 2004 as Document Number 439421, in the Office of the County Recorder of Pine County, Minnesota.

-A CORRECTIVE Mortgage was recorded on March 27, 2006 as Document Number 453606.

5. Assignments of Mortgage, if

any: Assigned to Stearns Bank, NA, a National Banking Association by written assignment recorded on May 7, 2010, as Document Number 487525, in the recording office stated in paragraph 4.

INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 26.0166.000 7. County in which mortgaged premises is located: Pine 8. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: Northwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter (NW ¼ of SW ¼ ) and South Half of Southwest Quarter (S ½ of SW ¼ ), Section Three (3), Township Thirty-eight (38), Range Twenty-one (21), EXCEPT the following: 1) A strip of land 2 rods wide off from the West side of said NW ¼ of SW ¼ of Section 3; 2) A strip 2 rods wide off from North side of said NW ¼ of SW ¼ of Section 3; 3) A small tract 4 rods long North and South by 2 rods wide East and West off from SW ¼ of SW ¼ of said Section 3 in the Northwest corner of said SW ¼ of SW ¼ of Section 3, this tract described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said SW ¼ of SW ¼ of Section 3, thence East 2 rods, thence South 4 rods, thence West 2 rods to West line of said SW ¼ of SW ¼ and thence North to place of beginning. 4) North 900 feet of the West 484 feet of Northwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter (NW ¼ of SW ¼) of Section Three (3), Township Thirty-eight (38), Range Twentyone (21), Pine County, Minnesota.

Check here if all or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens)  9. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 10614 Freedom Road SE, Pine City, MN 55063.

OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 10. The person holding the Mortgage: [check one]  is a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd.

30.

The name(s) of the transaction

agent, residential mortgage servicer, and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are […].

The transaction agent’s mortgage identification number, if stated on the Mortgage, is N/A  is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30.

The name(s) of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat.

58.02, is/are Stearns Bank, NA as assignee from Horizon Bank f/k/a Pine City State Bank.

11. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Horizon Bank f/k/a Pine City State Bank.

INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE 12. The requisites of Minn. Stat.

580.02 have been satisfied. That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee complied with all of the notice requirements as required by statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by the mortgage, or any part thereof.

13. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $80,000.00.

14. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $59,442.19.

15. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, at public auction on September 28, 2017, 10:00 a.m., at Pine County Sheriff’s Department, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 100, 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 attorney’s fees, allowed by law.

16. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is twelve (12) months after the date of sale.

17. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) pro-

vides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on September 28, 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 Minn.

Stat. §580.07 or §582.032.

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. Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: John M. Cabak CABAK LAW, LLC 243 Main Street S Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-2529 john@cabaklaw.com Attny Reg. No. 0388929 Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Stearns Bank, N.A. 600 Hillside Ave SW Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-6713 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR Published in the Pine City Pioneer on Aug. 10, 17, 24, 31, Sept. 7 and 14, 2017

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PUBLIC NOTICES FROM PAGE 15 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-17-68 Estate of Lonnie Wesley Bjork, Decedent.

NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTESTATE) Notice is given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted.

Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Adam L. Bjork, whose address is 22610 Alamo Street NE, East Bethel, MN 55011 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

Any objections to the appoint-

ment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing.

Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Registrar Pine Court Administrator 2017.07.28 15:19:14-05’00’ Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Court Administrator Pine Court Administrator 2017.07.28 15:19:28-05’00’ Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court Spencer, Sarah (Pine Court Administration) Jul 28 2017 3:21 PM Attorney for Personal Representative Sheila J. Kelly Sheila J. Kelly Law Firm, LLC 4856 Banning Avenue White Bear Lake, MN, 55110 Attorney License No: 0387437 Telephone: (612) 568-8758 FAX: (651) 344-0642 Email: skelly@sheilakellylaw.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on Aug. 10 and 17, 2017 STATE OF MINNESOTA

SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING Regular Meeting – Tuesday, July 18, 2017 - 10:00 a.m.

Board Room, Pine County Courthouse, Pine City, Minnesota Chair Ludwig called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Present were Commissioners Steve Hallan, Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee and John Mikrot, Jr. Also present were County Attorney Reese Frederickson and County Administrator David Minke.

The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

Chair Ludwig called for public comment. There was no public comment.

Commissioner Chaffee moved to approve the amended Agenda. Second

by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 5-0.

Commissioner Hallan moved to approve the Minutes of the July 5, 2017 county board meeting and Summary for publication. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0.

Minutes of Boards, Reports and Correspondence None.

Commissioner Mohr moved to approve the amended Consent Agenda.

Second by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 5-0.

Approve June, 2017 Cash Balance Fund June 30, 2016 June 30, 2017 Increase(Decrease) General Fund 4,662,980 4,697,704 34,725 Health and Human Services Fund 1,033,897 733,232 (300,666) Road and Bridge Fund 2,633,644 2,155,303 (478,341) Land Management Fund 1,345,081 2,196,740 851,660 TOTAL (inc nonmajor funds) 16,485,641 11,274,893 (5,210,748) Approve Resolution 2017-43 for repurchase of tax forfeited land on a 10-year contract for Michael Dilts.

Approve Resolution 2017-44 for repurchase of tax forfeited land on a 10-year contract for Joyce Schultz.

Approve Application for Exempt Permit from Pine Technical & Community College Foundation to conduct Minnesota lawful gambling on October 27, 2017 at the Northwest Fur Post, 12552 Voyageur Lane, Pine City, Minnesota.

Approve the contract between Pine County Health & Human Services (HHS) and the Pine County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) to allow the PCSO to provide Fraud Prevention Investigation services to the region. The contract is effective August 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 and will automatically renew for successive one-year terms unless either party gives notice of termination.

Authorize the hiring of Brenda Danielson, MNChoices Assessor Social Worker, effective August 1, 2017, $22.63 per hour, grade 10.

Authorize the hiring of Julia Larson, Office Support Specialist, effective August 1, 2017, $13.81 per hour, grade 2.

Authorize the hiring of Jared Knudson, Mechanic, effective July 24, 2017, $16.73 per hour, grade 7.

Approve the promotion of Support Enforcement Aide Yvette Weis to Child Support Officer, effective July 18, 2017, $22.22 per hour, grade 8.

Approve the transfer of MNChoices Assessor Social Worker Noelle McDeid to Adult Protection Social Worker, effective July 31, 2017, lateral transfer, no change in pay.

Approve the full-time status for Social Workers Jenny Morrison, effective July 5, 2017 and Adriane Wimmer, effective July 19, 2017.

Approve Economic Development Coordinator Robert Musgrove to attend the Community Venture Network event. Total Cost: $251.

Approve Kim Kylander, Assessor’s Office Clerk III, to attend the Summer MAAP workshop. Total cost: $351.

Consider David Minke and Jackie Koivisto to attend the Minnesota Counties Human Resources Management Association and Minnesota Association of County Administrator summer training conference. Estimated cost $400 plus mileage.

Commissioner Chaffee stated the Pine County Personnel Committee met July 11, 2017 and made the following recommendations: Probation A. Acknowledge the resignation of full-time Senior Corrections Agent Laura Stylski effective June 21, 2017 and authorize backfill of position.

Auditor-Treasurer A. Authorize the filing of a joint petition with AFSCME to request BMS unit

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Precipitation 0 0 .68" 1.26" .12" 0 .76"

COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-17-71 In Re: Estate of Clifford Arthur Begin, aka Clifford A. Begin, Decedent.

NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on 9/27/2017 at 9:00 am a hearing will be held in this Court at 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, Minnesota, on a petition for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Decedent’s Will dated September 6, 2000, and for the appointment of Leo Begin, whose address is 6510 Fairview Ave N, Crystal, MN 55428 as personal representative of the Decedent’s estate in an unsupervised administration.

Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the Decedent’s estate, including the power to collect all assets; pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; sell real and personal property; and do all necessary acts for the Decedent’s estate.

Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.

BY THE COURT Dated: July 31, 2017 /s/ Krista K. Martin (signed by deputy) Judge of District Court Bjorklund, Nicole Pine Court Administration Jul 31 2017 2:25 PM Dated: July 31, 2017 /s/ Lu Ann Blegen (signed by deputy) Court Administrator Bjorklund, Nicole Pine Court Administration Jul 31 2017 2:25 PM Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court Bjorklund, Nicole Pine Court Administration Jul 31 2017 2:25 PM BJERKE LAW OFFICES, LLC Michael L. Bjerke MN# 237218 210 Main Street South, Pine City, MN 55063 Telephone: 320-629-2727 Facsimile: 320-629-0009 e-mail: mike@ bjerkelawoffices.com ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER Published in the Pine City Pioneer on Aug. 10 and 17, 2017 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE

determination hearing for the County Forester/Land Commissioner position.

Land-Services A. Authorize the addition of one (1) Zoning and Environmental Technician Support position at grade 5 (old B23) in the AFSCME Road & Bridge Unit 1 group to assist with enforcement and implementation of the Buffer Law and perform the zoning duties performed by the Office Support Specialist position currently shared with Administrator’s office. The addition of this position will have an approximate 2017 budget impact of $7,500, which will be offset by Buffer Aid of $48,207 in 2017 and $60,259 in 2018.

Jail A. Acknowledge the transfer of full-time Corrections Officer James Long to the Highway department and authorize backfill of position.

HHS A. Acknowledge the resignation of full-time probationary Social Worker Anthony Klar effective July 17, 2017 and authorize backfill of the position and any subsequent vacancies that may occur due to internal transfers or promotions.

B. Acknowledge the retirement of full-time Fraud Prevention Investigator Osten Berg effective October 27, 2017.

Sheriff A. Authorize the elimination of the Fraud Prevention Investigator in Health and Human Services and add one (1) full-time Fraud Prevention Investigator position to the Sheriff’s office and authorize backfill of any internal transfers or promotions that may occur. This position is a four-county regional position and is funded through a grant from the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

Administrator A. Authorize the elimination of the full-time Office Support Specialist position at grade 2 and add a full-time Human Resources Generalist position at grade 5 to better capture additional human resource responsibilities and support.

B. Approve the update to Section 9: Classification and Grading of the Pine County Policies and Procedures.

Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to approve the recommendations of the Personnel Committee. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0.

MOTION by Chair Ludwig to approve the finance assumptions described in the Pre-Sale Report as provided by Jason Aarsvold, CIPMA Muncipal Advisor from Ehlers. Second by Commissioner Hallan. Motion carried 5-0.

MOTION by Commissioner Hallan to adopt Resolution 2017-45 Providing for the Sale of $4,100,000 General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Bonds, Series 2017A. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Commissioner Hallan to appoint Ben Wiener as the Pine County Veterans Service Officer for a second 4-year term, effective July 30, 2017. Second by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to award the bid for Contract #1704 to Hardrives Inc. in the amount of $3,462,178.56. Second by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to schedule a Special MeetingCommittee of the Whole (Land Services/Environmental Update) for August 22, 2017, 1:00 p.m. at the Audubon Center of the North Woods. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0.

Chair Ludwig called for a short recess at 11:03 a.m.; the Board will reconvene as a Committee of the Whole.

Committee of the Whole The Board reconvened at 11:10 a.m. as a Committee of the Whole.

Present were Chair Ludwig, Commissioners Steve Hallan, Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee and John Mikrot, Jr, County Administrator David Minke, County Attorney Reese Frederickson, and Chief Deputy Paul Widenstrom.

Discussion was held regarding the possibility of operating mini-trucks and golf carts on county roads, and if allowed, the permitting process, authority, and associated fees. Minnesota statute §169.045 states local governments may, by ordinance, allow for the operation of mini-trucks and golf carts on county roads. Operation of these vehicles would require a special permit from the county.

The County Attorney was requested to draft an ordinance to allow operation of Mini-Trucks on county roads. The County Attorney was also requested to further research the operation of golf carts on county roads. These two items will be brought back to a future Committee of the Whole meeting for further discussion.

With no further business, Chair Ludwig adjourned the meeting at 12:10 p.m. The next regular meeting of the county board is scheduled for Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pine County History Museum, 6333 H C Andersen Alle, Askov, Minnesota.

Matthew W. Ludwig, Chair, Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator, Clerk to County Board of Commissioners

TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-17-70 Estate of Brian K. McFee, also known as Brian Keith McFee, also known as Brian McFee, Decedent.

NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on September 25, 2017, at 10 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 635 Northridge Drive, Pine City, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent dated, May 21, 2017, (“Will”), and for the appointment of Michael Shay McFee, whose address is 5016 Marigold, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration.

Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate.

Notice is also given that (sub-

ject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

BY THE COURT Dated: July 27, 2017 /s/ Krista K. Martin (signed by deputy) Judge of District Court Bjorklund, Nicole Pine Court Administration Jul 27 2017 12:23 PM (COURT SEAL) Dated: July 27, 2017 /s/ Lu Ann Blegen (signed by deputy) Court Administrator Bjorklund, Nicole Pine Court Administration Jul 27 2017 12:23 PM Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court Bjorklund, Nicole Pine Court Administration Jul 27 2017 12:23 PM Attorney for Petitioner Kevin A.Hofstad Ledin, Hofstad, Troth & Fleming, Ltd. 539 Main Street S. Pine City, MN, 55063 Attorney License No: 12445X Telephone: (320) 629-7537 FAX: (320) 629-2479 Email: kevinh@ledinandhofstad. com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on Aug. 10 and 17, 2017

The full text of the board’s Minutes are available at the County Administrator’s Office and the county’s website (www.co.pine.mn.us). Copies may also be requested from the administrator’s office.

Published in the Pine City Pioneer on August 17, 2017 MINUTES OF PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING SPECIAL MEETING and COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE/BUDGET COMMITTEE July 25, 2017, 9:00 a.m.

Essentia Hospital 705 Lundorff Drive, Sandstone, Minnesota Chair Matt Ludwig called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Present were Commissioners Steve Hallan, Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee and John Mikrot, Jr. Also present were County Attorney Reese Frederickson, AuditorTreasurer Cathy Clemmer, County Administrator David Minke, Economic Development Coordinator Robert Musgrove, Land and Resources Manager Caleb Anderson, Probation Director Terry Fawcett, Land Services Director Kelly Schroeder and Health & Human Services Director Becky Foss.

The pledge of allegiance was said.

Motion by Commissioner Hallan to approve the agenda. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0.

Essentia Health Administrator Michael Hedrix welcomed the board to Essentia Health.

Housing & Economic Development Economic Development Coordinator Robert Musgrove and Land and Resources Manager Caleb Anderson provide an overview of the status of housing and efforts currently underway in the planning. The following topics were discussed: The East Central Housing Organization (ECHO); status of rental and senior housing and future demand for all housing; an action plan; and the powers of Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) and Economic Development Authority (EDA). Robert will reach out to other HRAs and EDAs in the area to investigate their involvement in housing.

The following goals were identified: to improve existing housing stock, take the lead in high-demand areas, identify education resources to expand expertise, complete a Planned Community Development Project, attract developers to construct affordable units, create a governance structure to implement planning and development; address senior housing needs; stimulate the development of more market-rate and single and multi- family for sale and rental housing.

Caleb provided information on the Pine County Housing Institute Team, with the team consisting of the following members: Caleb Anderson, Pine County staff; Ken Cammelleri, Pine City staff; Kent Bombard, Pine City Planning Commission; Deb Robelia, Pine City HRA; Tim Burkhardt, Hinckley City Council; Val Palmer, Sandstone City Council, and Leah Jackson, Sandstone City staff. The team has discussed the concept of a Community Land Trust as a way to facilitate housing.

Discussion was held as to an action plan and what the county’s goals and priorities for housing should be, for example, engagement of cities and communities for housing projects.

Robert is resigning from his Economic Development Coordinator position in the fall of 2017. The board stated their desire to continue the funding in the budget for this position.

The county board received presentations as to department mid-year budget status and programs from the following departments: County-Wide Update: overall, department budgets are on track with the likelihood that the out-of-home placements will exceed the budget for 2017.

Auditor-Treasurer: budget on track; the vote tabulation machines are nearing end-of-life and will need to be replaced in the next few years.

Land Fund: budget on track.

Land Services Department (Land Services Department (AIS, Recorder, Assessor, Planning & Zoning, Solid Waste, SCORE Recycling): budgets on track.

Chair Ludwig called for a recess at 10:56 a.m.

The board meeting reconvened at 11:01 a.m.

The county board continued their review of the following budgets: Probation: budget on track.

Health & Human Services: Income Maintenance and Public Health: budgets on track.

Social Services: out-of-home placements will exceed 2017 budget.

Administration (Commissioners, IT, County Administrator, Contracted Attorney’s, Veteran Services, Medical Examiner, County Extension, Economic Development): budgets on track.

With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:20 p.m.

Matthew W. Ludwig, Chair, Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator, Clerk to County Board Published in the Pine City Pioneer on August 17, 2017

THANK YOU The Snake River Valley Conservation Club thanks everyone that participated in our annual gun raffle at the Pine County fair. Special thanks goes out to: Johan Peterson, Steve Saumer, Simms Gunsmithing, MnDNR, Pine County Zoning, Planning, and Solid Waste Dept. (Caleb Anderson, Kelly Schroeder, James Cherewan).

The winners of the Snake River Valley Conservation Club gun raffle are: Henry Big Boy .44 Mag.: Wayne Sandbakken Henry .22 rifle: Kim Skalicky Life jacket: Laurie Novak

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OBITUARIES

Pine County Farm Family of the Year offers thanks

James Joseph Harapat James Joseph H Harapat, of Hinckl ley, died on Saturd day, Aug. 5, 2017, at h home, surrounded b family. He was by 8 years old.

84 Jim was born on A April 26, 1933, in G Grasston.

He was t the son of Joseph a and Elsie Harapat.

H graduated from He P Pine City High S School in 1952.

H worked after He graduation until he joined the Army Airborne and served for three years.

On Oct. 26, 1957, Jim married Joyce Janssen, and started their family in 1958. They had three children, Jill, Jeff and Todd.

Jim’s job with People’s Natural Gas Co. took them to Mora, Stewartville, Plainview and Sandstone. In 1976 he took a job at St. Croix Camp and retired from there in 1995. In 1994 they moved to their current home in Hinckley.

Jim loved fishing, camping, traveling, woodworking and most of all his family. He spent as much time as possible camping and fishing with Joyce, their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jim always had a great sense of humor, which stayed with him to his final day.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Elsie Harapat, sisters Edna Gerth and Mary Nyberg, and brother Vernon Harapat.

Jim is survived by his wife, Joyce Harapat, daughter Jill (Todd) White, sons Jeff (Betty) Harapat, Todd Harapat, five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, sister Blanche (Richard) Johnson, and sistersin-law Ruta Kalnins and Sharon Andersen.

Cheryl and David Jones, Pine County Farm Family of the Year, were recognized before the Sunday Talent Show at the Pine County Fair. David thanked everyone for their support over the years.

TERRY SALMELA

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The Pokegama Lake Association would like to thank the following companies: Federated Propane, Lake Superior Laundry and Kinetico (Aquarius Water Conditioning).

Their continuing support helps ensure our success at the Pine County Fair, and our support for local community functions.

Pitman Haley Mae Pitman was born on Aug. 7, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed seven pounds, 15 ounces and was 19 inches long. Her parents are Jeremiah Pitman and Jill Peterson of Mora. Haley is welcomed home by Jace, 5, and Nolan, 2. Her grandparents are Joel and Julene Peterson of Isle, Carl and Mary Nordquist of Mora.

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OPEN HOUSE Kubesh 50th wedding anniversary Join Clair and Linda Kubesh in celebrating 50 years of marriage from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 27 at the Rush City Community Center, 720 W. 14th St., Rush City, MN 55069.

Jackson James Parsons was born on July 28, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed five pounds, 14 ounces and was 18 inches long. His parents are Kayla Mead and Erik Parsons of Isle. Jackson is welcomed home by big sister Aubrey Parsons, 1. His grandparents are Erin and Paul Leibold, Randall Jamie and Alena Mead of Oregon, Vicki Parsons of Onamia, James Kalk of Garrison.

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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

Hands for Pine City

Dale Evangelical Free Church

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

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

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

Henriette Community Church

Grace Baptist Church

Hinckley Seventh Day Adventist

1 mile Southwest of Pine City on Fairway Road (next to I-35) 320-629-1374 Pastor Tim W. Stratton 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 11:00 a.m. Preaching Service, 6:00 p.m. Evening Service.

7:30 p.m. Wed. Bible study, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Master Clubs for children ages 4 to 6th grade.

550 1st St. NE, Hinckley 320-384-6167 Pastor: Carlos Rodriguez Services, Saturday, 11 a.m.

Fellowship lunch 1st and 3rd Saturday following services.

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

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

Summer months starting May 27: Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Worship Service; Holy Communion first and third Saturdays and festival days.

Livinghopepinecity@gmail.com 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

915 W. 8th St. Rush City, MN Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

Call 320-358-3818 for weekly Bible studies and youth activities.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

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

Children’s ministry

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

South Pine Baptist Church

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 825 Golf Ave SW, Pine City 320-629-2985 Pastor Fred Hanson Sunday (summer schedule) 9:00 a.m.

Coffee and fellowship following the service Thursday 5:30 p.m. with summer Sunday school for preK-6th

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

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

Zion Lutheran Church 410 Main St. S, Pine City Worship 9 a.m.

Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

Growing in Grace Preschool Mon-Wed- Fri a.m.

Pastor Glen Kleppe 320-629-3683

The businesses below invite you to attend the house of worship of your choice.

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Seeking Part Time position for person to fill in at our MFG. Home Sales Center.

Duties include Office Work/Assistant, computer knowledge, working with retail customers, showing of display homes, staging and general cleaning of display homes. Retired persons encouraged to apply. Pine Crest Homes 320-629-8110 pinecresthomes@msn.com

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Hutch, table, dressers, cedar chest, couch, all very good condition.

320-396-3257

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Contact Amy at Shear Wisdom; 320-679-4849.

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Grasston, Aug. 19, 26 8am-3pm, Furniture, hshld, tires, handicap ramp, 119 Union St., weather permitting.

Must empty storage locker. Retail $2,000 would sell for half. Call Rick for incidentals at 651-206-2358

406 SALES Buy & Sell Old Records Vinyl, LPs 45s,Cassettes,stereos CDs Go Johnny Go 4775 Banning Av White Bear Lake M-F 1-8 Sat 10-4 612-735-1643

Pine City's Woodhaven Apartments. Nice 1 bedroom “GROUND LEVEL”, wooded view, laundry on-site, $630/mo. plus electric.

No dogs.

651-983-5771

506 REAL ESTATE Pine City FSBO – PRICE REDUCED! 2BR/1BA Townhouse/all one lever. 55+, Patio, 1.5 car garage. Was $118,500 – now $115,000 or best offer.

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Pine County will be offering tax-forfeited land at public auction for not less than the appraised price.

Sale commences at 10:00 a.m.

September 15, 2017 at the Courthouse in Pine City, Minnesota.

For a listing call (320) 216-4225 or log on to www.co.pine.mn.us

Setup Technicians Machine Operators All positions offer competitive pay, PTO,paid holidays, 401k, STD/LTD, medical and dental.

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Persons interested in teaching, paraprofessional, custodial, and food service substitute work are strongly encouraged to attend this meeting. Representatives from Pine City Schools’ Business Office, Program Administration, and Coordinators will be present to provide training and answer questions related to substitute employment.

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Imperial Plastics, Inc. in Mora, MN is hiring!

Join the Exciting World of Advertising Seeking talented full time salesperson to manage advertising sales for Kanabec Publications.

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Head Start is looking for a dedicated and caring person to join their team as a Home Visitor. Home Visitors assist children and families with school readiness activities, co-planned with parents, to prepare them for school and life during weekly home visits and regular socializations. Home Visitors help families with goal setting and resource acquisition to support their efforts towards self-reliance. Home Visitors empower parents to be their child’s first and most important teacher. Position requires a minimum of a Home Visiting CDA. Preferred education includes a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child and Family Studies, Early Childhood Licensure, or Child Development Associates (CDA) Credential. Must have experience working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, willingness to work with parents and children in home and classroom settings, be sensitive to the lifestyles and needs of low-income clientele, and must be a team player.

This is a full time position with competitive salary and full benefits. Benefit package includes medical, dental, life insurance, retirement with 5% match, vacation and sick leave, 12 paid holidays per year, and work mileage reimbursement at the current government rate. Lakes and Pines is able to provide education reimbursement opportunities for approved education plans.

For information, job description, and application contact Lakes and Pines C.A.C., Inc., an Equal Opportunity Employer, 1700 Maple Avenue East, Mora, MN 55051-1227; (320) 679-1800 x138 or www.lakesandpines.org. Reasonable accommodations made upon request. Minorities, women, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. All applicants are required to complete an agency application.

Application deadline is August 25, 2017, at 4:00 p.m.

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ARTS: Council offers tours of museums, theaters and more

BOB MAKI | THE PIONEER

Successful Sokol Camp Booya and picnic The Sokol Camp Booya and Picnic held Aug. 13 was a popular spot on Cross Lake despite cool, sometimes rainy conditions. The Czech-Slovaka dancers from St. Paul once again provided entertainment and most of the food was gone before the day was done.

FROM PAGE 1 Jan. 7, when the bus leaves Pine City for Excelsior and the Old Log Theater Playhouse where they’ll see “Life Could Be A Dream.” “Dream” is the story of fictional doo-wop quartet Crooning Crabcakes, and their quest to win the local radio contest, and features the famous harmonies in songs like “Runaround Sue” and “The Glory of Love.”

• On March 10 the group will journey to the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre to see “Newsies.”

“This is a wonderful production based on a true story of the newspaper boys during the depression period.” Videen and Roubinek said. “There is a Disney movie made about this and the music and dancing is over the top. This would be a wonderful show for children, grandparents and parents.

Think about a grandparents date. Children should be at least 10 years old.”

• The final trip currently planned will include history, politics and sports in one eventful afternoon.

The group will tour the newly remodeled Minnesota State Capitol and meet local legislators, then head over to Minneapolis for a private tour of the US Bank Stadium .

Videen and Roubinek noted that tickets for these trips will be ready for purchase on Sept. 1 at the Flower Box in Pine City. There is limited bus seating for each trip, but if enough people are interested they may order a second bus.

For more information visit www.facebook.com/ pinecityartscouncil, or email PineCityArtsCouncil@gmail.com.

MOONLIGHT: A tribute to PCHS grad Tom Meier FROM PAGE 1

DARLENE ARMSTRONG

Chmielewski cheered at Pie Day The Chmielewski Funtime Band celebrated Braham Pie Day on Aug 4, and Florian Chmielewski – who celebrated his 90th birthday this year – showed that he still has what it takes to wow the polka-loving crowd.

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Haedt’s work and craftsmanship can already be seen in many places around Pine City, the Pine City Library, the podium at City Hall, cabinetry and donated pieces at Pine City Elementary Haedt himself graduated from Pine City High School in 1964, but was friends with Meier’s brother Michael.

Haedt said he admired Meier both for what he accomplished and for the person he was. He said his hope is that current and future Pine City High School students see the artwork and are inspired to pursue their goals in life as avidly as Meier did.

Ask a Trooper: What are the worst equipment violations?

BY SGT. NEIL DICKENSON MINNESOTA STATE PATROL

are the most common vehicle equipment Q: What violations you see?

In my career as a Minnesota State Trooper, I have A: witnessed and investigated all kinds of common equipment violations.

The most common violations I have seen are: Window tint violations: No vehicle can have any tint to the front windshield. Passenger cars are limited to 50 percent on all side and rear windows. Pickups, vans, and SUV’s are limited to 50 percent on the front side windows. Pickups, vans, and SUV’s are not limited on the rear side and rear windows.

Headlight/taillights out: Every motor vehicle other than a motorcycle must be equipped with at least two headlamps and two tail lamps.

Cracked taillight lens/displaying white light to the rear: Vehicles must display red lights visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear.

Suspended objects from the rearview mirror: Any

objects suspended between the driver and the windshield are prohibited. This includes parking and handicap permits.

Cracked windshield: A windshield cracked or discolored to an extent to limit or obstruct proper vision.

Bumper height violations: Bumpers shall not exceed a height of 20 inches on any passenger automobile, station wagon, or 25 inches on any four-wheel drive multipurpose type vehicle.

Loud exhaust: Every motor vehicle shall at all times be equipped with a muffler in good working order which blends the exhaust noise into the overall vehicle noise and no person shall use a muffler cutout. The exhaust system shall not produce a sharp popping sound.

License plate lights out/plates unreadable: A white light is required for the rear-registration plate and render it legible from a distance of 50 feet to the rear.

Unsecured load: When hauling a load, all driver must securely cover their haul to prevent any leaking, blowing, shifting or dropping. This includes ice/snow coming off a vehicle.

No seatbelt use: Minnesota law states that drivers and passengers in all seating positions must be buckled

up or seated in the correct child restraint. Officers will stop and ticket unbelted drivers or passengers. Seat belts must be worn correctly — low and snug across the hips, and shoulder straps should never be tucked under an arm or behind the back No headlight/use in reduced visibility: Headlights must be on at any time from sunset to sunrise, when it is raining, snowing, sleeting, or hailing; and at any other time when visibility is impaired by weather, smoke, and fog or other conditions that inhibit clear visibility.

Other common violations include speeding, no proof of insurance, expired registration, only displaying one Minnesota license plate, distracted driving, which included texting and driving, expired driver’s license, driving without a driver’s license and crossing over the center and fog lines.

All the information from a prior citation or warning is stored in our computer system and is used for future contacts with motorists. Please make sure the vehicle you are operating complies with state laws and always drive the speed limit, put aside the distractions, never drive impaired and wear your seatbelt every time you get into a vehicle as it can and does save lives.

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Five Fair days go by in a flash The big slide at the 125th Pine County Fair was as popular as ever with the younger generation, and just like a fast ride down that steep slope, the five days of the Fair had come and gone, leaving only memories behind.

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Pine County’s talented gardeners, bakers, cooks and artisans put on quite a show for visitors.

Though Thursday was a washout, the weekend was aglow with summer sun during the Fair.

A combination of trampolines and bungee cables sent smiling youngsters high into the air over the Midway.

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Nick Olson of Pine City’s Three Twenty Brewing Co. gave visitors to Saturday’s Craft Brew Rendezvous a sample of the tasty concoctions served at his brew pub.

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PINE CITY PIONEER

125TH PINE COUNTY FAIR

AUGUST 17, 2017

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This cute chick was spotted in the Pine County Fair poultry barn.

PHOTO PROVIDED BY BECCI PALMBLADE

Another cute little chick, Bea Palmblade, contemplates taking a ride on the Giant Wheel.

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Chainsaw woodcarver Ben Semler demonstrates his skills at the Pine County Fair.