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Woman dies in Hwy 70 crash STAFF REPORT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

A Rush City woman was killed and two men were injured in a crash on Highway 70 this past Friday – and one of the drivers has been arrested for suspected drunk driving and criminal vehicular homicide.

The Minnesota State Patrol reports that at 1:34 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 16, a GMC pickup was heading east on Highway 70. The pickup was driven by Garret L. Stevens, 25, of Rush City with Mary D. Gonzalez, 47, of Rush City as a passenger.

As the pickup entered the intersection with County Road 23 it broadsided a Buick LeSabre driven by Austin M. Wolters, 23, of Janesville, Wisconsin, as that vehicle crossed Highway 70.

Gonzalez was killed in the crash. Both Stevens and Wolters received injuries that were described as nonlife threatening by the Minnesota State Patrol.

Pine County and Chisago County deputies, the Minnesota State Patrol and other first responders arrived at the scene.

Law enforcement reported that they detected alcohol in Stevens’ system. No alcohol was detected in Wolters’ system.

Wolters was taken to Hayward Memorial Hospital, while Stevens was taken to Regions Hospital in St. Paul.

Stevens was arrested on Sept. 17 on suspicion of criminal vehicular homicide and driving while intoxicated and booked into Pine County Jail. Criminal charges had not been filed against him by the Pine County Attorney’s Office at press time.

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North West Company Fur Post guide Mercedes Tuma-Hansen shows the Adair family a few of the different kinds of pelts that fur traders would gather back in 1804.

Fur Post visitors voyage into the past

BY TANYA STARINETS NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Six hundred visitors and 300 historical recreationists traveled back in time on Sept. 17 and 18 during the Festival of the Voyageur, an annual event that brings together families as well as history buffs who love the fur trading era. Re-enactors portray Ojibwe, voyageurs and fur traders preparing for winter trade along the Snake River in 1804.

The festival takes place at the North West Company Fur Post, a reconstructed fur trading post on the Snake River west of Pine City. The original post was established by John Sayer, who was a partner in the North West Company, which was built by his crew of voyageurs.

Festival visitors participated in the country dance with live fiddle music and dance lessons. They also visited La Compagnie as they set up camp at the river with replica fur-trade canoes, and watched demonstrations of fire starting, finger weaving and

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campfire cooking. Other demonstrations included American Indian beadwork, quillwork and basketry. Hands-on activities for the kids included candle-making, scavenger hunt and other skill-building games. Visitors explored a collection of genuine trade goods, real furs and reproduction trade muskets.

Costumed guides helped interpret the site for visitors. One such guide was Mercedes Tuma-Hansen.

She entertained visitors with stories of Sayer, his crew of voyageurs and Ojibwe.

The initial driving force behind European exploration and settlement was the demand for a hat. The “beaver,” as the hat was called, was sought after by fashionable Europeans, and was a symbol of status and power.

“Men liked to show off,” Tuma-Hansen said. “They sure haven’t changed much since then.”

The hat ranged in style from tri-corners fashion

A truck unloading concrete in the Interstate 35 construction zone outside Pine City struck the County Road 11 (Henriette Road) bridge over the freeway on Tuesday, Sept. 13, and both the driver and passenger had to be airlifted to North Memorial Hospital for their injuries.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, on Sept.

13 a Freightliner Truck driven by Kelly R. Norgren, 48, of Battle Lake was unloading concrete in the I-35 construction zone.

The truck drove away from the scene heading south, but the dump box on the truck remained elevated as it did so. When passing under the County Road 11

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‘A Place For You’ asks for county support

BY AILENE CROUP NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

A Place for You, the homeless shelter which opened in Pine City in 2012, has been operating in the red for 14 of the last 16 months.

Nancy Mach and Pam Greden, cochairs of ‘A Place for You,’ asked the Pine County Board to consider annual funding for the homeless shelter.

The shelter has the capacity to house up to 10 homeless individuals and has served 213 people in the past four years.

Residents are accepted from Pine, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec and Mille Lacs counties.

Funding for the past four years has been supplied by grants, donations, fundraisers and in-kind contributions.

The bulk of support comes from grants at 43.5 percent, followed by donations at 31.6 percent, fundraising, 16.5 percent, and in-kind donations of 9.4 percent.

Donations and in-kind contributions have declined in 2016, Mach told the board. They have made the same request for annual funding to three of the five counties. Pine County homeless have accounted for 39 percent of the homeless served followed by Chisago with 24.5 percent and Isanti with 24 percent.

The purpose for the shelter is to provide transitional housing for up to 90

days along with the tools to find employment and housing. It’s the only shelter between the Twin Cities and Duluth which houses full-time, single homeless individuals. Background checks are done on prospective residents before they’re accepted, Mach added.

Greden said, “They aren’t automatically out at 90 days if they’re working on a program.”

Chairman Curt Rossow confirmed the requested amount from Pine County at $15,625. He asked how they knew the people who were accepted were homeless.

Greden said they have to be “verifiably” homeless which is confirmed with a federal document. She said they find their way to the homeless shelter through referrals by health and human services and hospitals.

Most of the fundraising and donations come from Pine County, Greden told the board.

Rossow asked why the shelter didn’t house just Pine County’s homeless.

Mach said the shelter was modeled after Isanti County’s ‘New Pathways’ program. New Pathways serves homeless families from neighboring counties.

No decision was made at the meeting to support the shelter. The board will be finalizing its preliminary budget this month.

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Snake River bridge work continues Construction continues on the Tigua Road (CSAH 53) bridge over the Snake River just north of Highway 7. The bridge will remain closed during reconstruction until the project is completed sometime in November. According to Pine County Engineer Mark LeBrun, the cost of replacement is estimated at $760,000.

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A man has been arrested for drug and weapons violations after he and another man were found unconscious in the parking lot of a Hinckley fast-food restaurant.

According to the Pine County Sheriff’s Office, on Friday Sept. 16 at 6:40 p.m. Pine County deputies were dispatched to Taco Bell in Hinckley after a report came in of a male party acting odd who then collapsed on the ground.

Deputies arrived and found the male unresponsive outside Taco Bell, and administered first aid as the male was having trouble breathing.

One officer found a syringe by the male and noted an open wound on one arm. Suspecting that the man had overdosed on heroin, the deputy administered the drug Nalaxone, a medication used to block the effects of opi-

oids, especially in overdose.

At the same time a second male was found unresponsive in a car in the parking lot of Taco Bell.

This male was also rendered first aid to include Nalaxone for a possible heroin overdose.

Essentia Ambulance arrived on scene and transported the first male to the hospital.

During the investigation with the second male in the car, deputies report that they discovered a substance later found to be heroin, drug paraphernalia and a loaded handgun.

The second male that had been in the car was transported to the hospital for evaluation and later to jail on charges of drug possession, possession of firearm by an ineligible person, and warrants from the Minnesota Department of Corrections.

Charges against the first male are also possible pending further investigation.

The Pine County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Sept. 18 at 8:05 p.m., Pine County dispatchers received a report of an ATV accident at an address on Two Creek Road in Brook Park Township.

The accident investigation found that a ju-

venile male had crashed after colliding with a deer while riding an ATV. The juvenile male was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.

First responders as well as Essentia Ambulance were on scene along with Pine County deputies. The boy was flown from the scene to a hospital in Duluth.

Crash in northern Pine County STAFF REPORT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

The Pine County Sheriff’s Office suspects that alcohol was a factor in a Sept. 15 single-vehicle crash in northern Pine County.

According to the sheriff’s office, at 12:28 a.m. on Sept. 15, Pine County 911 dispatchers received a report of a single vehicle crash on North Shoreland Road in Windemere Township in northern Pine County. A pickup truck had gone off the roadway and struck trees.

The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle

had to be extricated from the truck. He was then flown from the scene by helicopter to a hospital in the Twin Cities area with serious injuries.

The sheriff’s office reported that they believe that alcohol was a factor in the crash.

Assisting at the scene were Pine County deputies, Moose Lake officers and fire department, Minnesota State Patrol and Mercy Ambulance.

The accident remains under investigation and charges may be possible against the driver.

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MN Education Fair

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A Minnesota Education Fair for all high school-aged students and their parents will be held at the Pine City Civic Center, 9-10:30 a.m., on Thursday, Sept.

22. Explore options for continued education, technical training or military service after high school. Representatives from nearly 100 institutions and organizations will answer questions and provide information for post-high school planning. Students can preregister their personal information and create a personal barcode to be scanned at the fair by colleges that they are interested in; visit www.gotocollegefairs. com, print out the barcode and bring it to the fair. Contact Jodie Klinkhammer at 320-629-5117 for more information.

The Audubon Center of the North Woods (on the east shore of Grindstone Lake near Sandstone) is holding its Renewable Trail Run/Walk (5K or 10K) on Saturday, Sept. 24 as part of their annual Open House and Fall Harvest Market. There will be kids’ activities, climbing wall and zip line, wildlife demos, crafts, hay rides and more. Admission is free. The race starts at 9 a.m. Preregister online at www.audubon-center.org or call 888-404-7743 for information.

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, Sept. 27 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.

Five-county mental health and chemical dependence meeting The Five County Mental Health/Chemical Dependence Council, along with Faith Lutheran Church, are hosting a five-county (Pine, Isanti, Chisago, Kanabec and Mille Lacs) town hall meeting on mental health and chemical dependence issues on Thursday, Sept.

22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Faith Lutheran Church, 109 2nd Ave N., Isanti, MN 55040. Open to the public, bring questions for the invited panel of State Senators and Representatives. For more information and to R.S.V.P. call Laurie at 763-843-4850.

Cub Scouts registration night Registration for the Pine City Cub Scouts will take place in the Pine City Elementary Media Center from 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22. Email Chad Bulera at redman3475@gmail.com or visit HeroScouts.org with any questions.

Ruby’s Pantry The Ruby’s Pantry food distribution is the fourth Thursday of each month at the Armory in Pine City. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. and food distribution will take place Thursday, Sept.

22, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. For information call 651-674-0009 or visit www.rubyspantry.org.

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Wild rice demonstrations The public is invited to the Mille Lacs Indian Museum on Saturday, Sept. 24 for free, 20-minute demonstrations on how to parch, thresh and winnow wild rice into the finished product every hour on the hour between noon and 3 p.m. For information, call 320-532-3632 or email millelacs@mnhs.org.

Olde-Tyme Fall Fest On Saturday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Mille Lacs Lake Historical Society presents the annual Olde-Tyme Fall Fest at the Mille Lacs Lake Museum, at the corner of Fourth and Main in downtown Isle.

There will be food and drink, arts & crafts, displays, music and more. For questions email: millelacs.vous@gmail.com; or call 320- 676-1638.

The Woodpicks dinner show Bluegrass, gospel and Americana band, The Woodpicks, will be performing at the Pine County History Museum in Askov at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24.

Discounted advance-sale tickets are available now at the museum. For more information call 320-838-1607 or visit www.pinecountyhistorymuseum.org.

SEPT. 25 S.A.L. pork chop dinner A grilled pork chop dinner to benefit the Sons of the American Legion scholarship will be served Sunday, Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pine City American Legion. Potato salad, baked beans and rolls are included with either a one- or twopork chop meal. Call 320-6292021 for tickets or information.

Pine Gardeners The Pine Gardeners will gather at the Pine City Library to carpool to Colleen’s house Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 9 a.m. “Putting our Gardens to Bed” will be the program. Guests are welcome.

Email lynquilt@msn.com for more information.

SEPT. 28 ‘Get your Insurance Discount’ On Wednesday, Sept. 28 the Arlen Norwood Insurance Agency will host a free, “Get your Insurance Discount,” fourhour defensive driver refresher course at Pine Technical & Community College at 9 a.m.

Registration is required as seating is limited; call 320-629-7522.

SRVCC meeting The next meeting of the SRVCC will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 7:30 p.m. at the club house on the Pine Co. Fairgrounds. Contact Mark Madison at mmadison@northlc.com with any questions.

SEPT. 29 Grazing management field day On Thursday, Sept. 29, 4-7 p.m., beef, dairy, goat and sheep producers, horse owners and grazing consultants are invited to a free grazing management field day sponsored by the U of M Extension office at Pinederosa Farm, Pine City. Topics will include soil health, rotational grazing, winter bale grazing, a pasture walk and more. Dinner will be provided. For information or to RSVP (by Sept. 22) call Rod Greder at 763-683-7381 or email gred0014@umn.edu.

OCT. 1

Homecoming Tailgate Party

Sunset with the Sandhills at Crex

The Pine City Music Boosters will host the 9th Annual Homecoming Tailgate Party on Friday, Sept. 23 from 5 - 6:30 p.m., just prior to the homecoming football game at Pine City High School at 7 p.m. Purchase a full meal including brats and hot dogs, potato salad, chips, cookie and a beverage; proceeds support the “Overcoming the Obstacles” fund created in honor of Class of 2012 graduate Derek Rootkie. Email pinecitymusicboosters@yahoo.com for additional information.

Meet at the Visitor Center then carpool through Crex Meadows in Grantsburg, Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 5 p.m. to sunset to watch the Sandhill Cranes fly in from their daytime feeding grounds to roost.

Registration is required; call 715-463-2739 or visit www.crexmeadows.org.

SEPT. 26 PCYH new skater registration Pine City Youth Hockey is holding a new skater information and sign up meeting on Monday, Sept. 26 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Pine City Civic Center.

There will be a bouncy house, shooting station and hot dogs.

Hockey gear will be provided (with a deposit) to new skaters, and a “learn to skate” program will be offered beginning Oct. 8.

Visit www.pinecityyouthhockey.pucksystems.com for details.

DIABETIC SHOE SHOW SEPTEMBER 27, 10:30am Pine City Senior Center

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OCT. 2 Lions spaghetti dinner fundraiser The Pine City Lions invite the community to their 4th annual

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spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pine City American Legion. The meal is by free-will donation with all proceeds going to help support the food shelf and Pine City Senior Center.

The Barley Jacks in concert The Pine City Arts Council is sponsoring a concert by the Barley Jacks and Brian Wicklund, a bluegrass and roots band, on Sunday, Oct. 2, 3 p.m., at the Pine City High School auditorium. Tickets are available at The Flower Box, Cabin Coffee’s, the Pine City Chamber of Commerce or at the door. Visit www. barleyjacks.com to learn more.

OCT. 6 Fall for All Expo Attend the Fall for All Learning Expo to learn how to raise “backyard chickens,” get tips on growing great tomatoes and learn the basics of growing raspberries. In addition, a children’s breakout session will be led by 4-H, with age-appropriate activities for those kindergarten and up. Dinner is included in the cost of admission. The expo will be held Thursday, Oct. 6 from 5-8 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Mora. Preregistration is required; call 320-6796440 or email kim.pautsch@ co.kanabec.mn.us; or register online: www3.extension.umn. edu/county/kanabec.

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MEETINGS THURSDAY 9/22 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

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

Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City SUNDAY 9/25 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m.

MONDAY 9/26 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m.

Yellow Ribbon Group: Pine City American Legion, 7 p.m.

AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church WEDNESDAY 9/28 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Pine City Council: 6:30 p.m., Pine Government Ctr., Pine City Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine City VFW Hall AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center THURSDAY 9/29 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

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

Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City Pine County LGBT: 7 p.m.

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OCT. 6 - 9 6th annual Hwy. 61 Film Festival The 6th annual Highway 61 Film Festival begins Thursday, Oct. 6, 7 p.m., at Pine Center for the Arts, 265 5th St. SE, Pine City. Films continue through Sunday, Oct. 9 at Pine Technical & Community College, Friday and Saturday at 5:30 p.m., followed by 9 p.m. late-night sessions at Pizza Pub, Pine City, both nights. In addition, a family-friendly children’s session of films will be shown at the North West Company Fur Post on Saturday at 10 a.m. Single-session tickets may be purchased at the door or all-access passes are available in advance at Pine Center for the Arts. For information and a full listing of films and times, visit highway61filmfestival.org or the Highway 61 Film Festival page on Facebook.

OCT. 7 - 9 Photos on Buildings This year’s Photos on Buildings event, in conjunction with the Highway 61 Film Festival, is themed “Sunday Drive.” Photographers will capture what they might see traveling around their communities. The photos are set to show on the north outside wall of Pine Technical & Community College beginning at 7 p.m. each night, Friday through Sunday, Oct. 7, 8 and 9.

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SENIOR DINING Sept. 26 - 30 Monday: Roast turkey, whipped potatoes with gravy, cream style corn, wheat bread, peaches Tuesday: Spaghetti noodles, tomato meat sauce, green beans, garlic bread, ice cream Wednesday: BBQ pork on a bun, hearty vegetable soup, confetti vegetable salad, chocolate cake Thursday: Parmesan chicken breast, baked potato with sour cream, carrots, wheat bread, cran-apple crunch Friday: Egg bake, orange juice tri-tators, fresh fruit, blueberry crumb cake Cost is $4.00 for people over 60 and $7.50 for under 60. No preregistration needed, except for special events. Call the Pine City Senior Center at 320-629-3024 between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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The Purple Prognosis: What have we here?

The Purple Prognosis is an annual diatribe in which the Pioneer editor indulges his near-obsession with Minnesota’s professional football team. Those not interested in the Vikings should probably back away, slowly.

Boy, I was feeling really, really good about this season. Then awful, lousy and rotten.

And now... boy oh boy, that roller coaster has sure taken an upswing once this season got going.

Last season we came back from a miserable opening game to one of the best team efforts in recent memory. Not only did we go 11-5, but we Editor’s beat Green Bay. At Lambeau. There few things sweeter to a Vikings Soapbox are fan than to have the home team go into that house of pain and bring Mike home a victory.

Then the playoffs. Seattle was an Gainor awfully good team, and most folks weren’t giving us a chance. But for three quarters the Vikes played amazing defense and held the vaunted Seahawk offense to a score of zero. With the help of the icy weather, we were freezing them out.

And then, a missed kick. The one that brought back wretched memories of the 1999 NFC title game.

But as much as the Seattle loss was a sock in the gut as at that moment, it’s hard for me to look back at last season and not smile. We performed beyond expectations. We came within a foot or so of getting to the next round of the playoffs. And I can’t be too mad at kicker Blair Walsh – he was the only Viking who put points on the scoreboard that day, hitting three tough field goals before missing the last one.

This year it seemed like all the pieces were aligning. The defense was outstanding and had room to improve. We had promising new offensive players. It felt like we could play with any team in the league.

And I was going to write a phrase that I’ve only written once before, back when Mr. Favre first came to Minnesota in 2009. I was going to say, “This could be the year.”

Then, with Bridgewater out with a torn ACL, it looked like we were back to mediocrity and misery.

But how about them Vikes now?

We’re basically in a different age than we were a couple of years ago, and maybe a couple of weeks ago. If you had told me that we’d be playing well with Bridgewater out and Adrian Peterson unproductive or hurt, I’d have laughed in your face.

Suddenly we have a respectable passing game, with this Sam Bradford pitching and Stefon Diggs catching. And the defense looks like it might be as good as advertised. And we’re 2 and 0 after beating the Packers this past Sunday. And...

Well, it’s a long season. There’s a lot that could (and will) happen, any number of ways the wheels could come off. This next week’s game against the mightybut-mortal Carolina Panthers will be a fantastic test for us. If we can contain their offense and score some points, we might just win that sucker. And even if we don’t, if we play with resilience and tenacity and keep it close, I’ll still be pretty happy.

Because this could still be the year. An awesome defense and a ball-control offense are a perfectly reasonable route to the top of the league. I was thinking the other day of former Vikings QB Brad Johnson, and the time he played another former Vikings QB Rich Gannon in Super Bowl 37 back in 2003. Johnson’s Tampa Bay squad had the top ranked defense.

Gannon’s Raiders had the top offense. Guess who won.

Skol Vikings!

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Defend everyone’s freedom of speech To the Editor: Although I’m in Hillary’s “Basket of Deplorables,” even I want to defend her view because I will defend anyone’s freedom of speech. I hate political correctness – I like honesty and truthfulness. Go ahead and say what you think or feel. If we allow all this political correct nonsense to prevail, our two greatest freedoms will be gone. When our freedom of speech and our freedom to bear arms are gone, America is gone. Our media makes way too big of a deal of everything.

Don Osgood Pine City

Abortion not the only issue in election To the Editor: In last week’s paper, Gary J. Valvoda got one thing right: Tom Jones supports a woman’s right to choose.

But did Mr. Valvoda manage to notice anything else?

Did he read that Tom also believes that the choice to start a family should be made with the commitment to provide the nurturing environment that ensures the best possible outcome for the child? No. In all my years, I’ve come to know that the Republicans would much rather have a wedge issue than a solution. The solution is education, access to medical reproductive services and contraception.

Roe vs Wade may be the most contentious issue in our lifetime. But if every political conversation is dominated by a single issue, then all the other needs in our district will be held hostage to it.

We need a Representative like Tom Jones who will empower women as a primary focus, not an afterthought. When the Republicans don’t fund healthcare, don’t support Early Childhood Education, and want to deny tax relief for hard working Minnesotans they reveal their indifference for women, their children and their families.

It’s a typical Republican election strategy to try to disqualify an opponent with a single issue. Those single issues are used to draw attention away from the Republicans’ continual failure to support rural Minnesota.

Two years ago the Republican Party ran with a “rural initiative” campaign promise. Instead, Jason

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Clinton’s accomplishments admirable

To the Editor: There are at least five things that I will write about why I admire Hillary Clinton.

First, she worked for the Children’s Defense Fund and researched what children needed to go to school and discovered a little girl in a wheelchair at home because she could not get into the school building.

Her research helped write the Americans with Disabilities Act which many of us are now able to use.

Disabled children can go to school, disabled parents can go to work, and elderly can do their own grocery shopping.

Second, she was First Lady of Arkansas and worked to get preschool education for those children and she worked to get a park. We saw that park when we were in Arkansas and it is a place where people making crafts can demonstrate and sell their crafts; it is beautiful with hummingbirds and flowers, and music so it attracts tourists and helps local folks earn money.

Third, she tried to get healthcare for all Americans so they could be able to work, go to school and be productive citizens. She was not able to get it through Congress, but not one to be a quitter, she worked with some members of Congress to get healthcare for 8 million children who did not previously have healthcare.

Fourth, she worked hard for women and their families and even gave a daring speech (for the time) in China that declared “Women’s rights are human rights.” This sparked groups all over the world to work for women’s rights which actually equate to family rights.

Fifth, she and her husband started a foundation

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Rarick went to St. Paul, turned his back on the people of our district, and rubber-stamped every big business metro tax break that supported the wealthy.

In November, we need to vote for the candidate that really supports family values. Tom Jones will stand up for legislation that supports education, healthcare and tax relief for rural Minnesota.

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that is dedicated to solving diseases that have been neglected in other parts of the world. The foundation also works with others to provide AIDS medicine to those who need it and try to bring down the cost. They have been very successful.

All of Secretary Clinton’s life has been dedicated to helping others. She has been able to keep going through vicious and mean attacks by political rivals and false stories and innuendo. She has done this with stamina, grace and courage.

Dorothy Jamison Pine City

Where was Rarick on mental health?

To the Editor: I write to clarify a recent letter about mental health, which misrepresents actions by Jason Rarick and legislative Republicans. This involves issues important for our company and community and so I need to reluctantly respond.

Claiming that bringing the Speaker to a Mora meeting on mental health is evidence of action surprised me. Our mental health company, despite employing 105 people, and so one of the area’s largest employers serving hundreds of clients, was not invited. We will have 17 mental health providers on duty this fall in our local schools. We should have been invited.

Fran Levings was not stating an “outright lie” when she claimed that Jason Rarick said “no to a five percent rate increase.” The writer states that Jason co-authored a bill to increase mental health rates by five percent. I can find no such bill on Mr. Rarick’s legislative website. He did co-sponsor raising rates in other areas but not mental health.

Here is what the Commissioner of Human Services said in May regarding the Republican efforts on mental health: “The House of Representatives have zero dollars allotted in their budget in regard to our crisis package for mental health. This is extremely disappointing.

And it is surprising, given that earlier this year, the House held informational hearings about the importance of appropriate care and treatment for the mentally ill. But so far this session has not been fruitful for mental health funding.”

Last week a Republican representative from another district verified the Commissioner’s accuracy.

Fran Levings is also right that Senator Tony Lourey, identifying rates as a core reason for the Riverwood

closure, included in his bill the following language: “Effective for services provided on or after July 1, 2016, payments for outpatient mental health services shall be increased by five percent…”

However, at conference committee Jason’s Republican House colleagues said no to this increase. So despite holding hearings in Mora neither Jason nor the Speaker agreed to increase mental health rates. I think this fairly constitutes “saying no.” It is especially surprising given the Riverwood closing.

When that occurred there were meetings and speeches and not much else. Locally, I feel it was our company, at great personal stress to our staff, who provided services to clients on short notice. We could have used legislative leadership.

I am grateful that mental health is of interest to both parties and has been one of the areas on which the two sides could work together. It was especially important for our area for this to happen but it did not and I think it is fair given the above that Republicans take responsibility for this.

Meanwhile, our wonderful staff will assist our clients in making their lives more satisfying. I hope that employers, family members, co-workers and neighbors also benefit from this work. I especially pray that our work will keep our schools and communities safe from untreated rage and anger.

Chris McHugh, chairman Therapeutic Services Agency, Inc. Pine City

The one that got away To the Editor: Down on our local fishing dock I caught a nice crappie. I put it on the shore and went back to the dock to see if I could catch another one for dinner. I happened to turn my head just in time to see a hungry cat pick up my crappie and run into the woods with it.

I have been part of rescue teams that saved cats from starvation and the cold. Our shelters are full. In the winter when food is scarce they tend to suffer and freeze to death.

The only real answer to the problem of stray and feral cats is to spay or neuter the litters of cats. Yes, it costs a little bit, but it ensures that the poor little cats don’t freeze to death in the winter.

Bruce Morgan Pine City

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you talk about railroad crossing safety Q: Can and the laws that cover it?

In my career, I investigated train/vehicle A: crashes. The majority of them resulted with a fatality or a serious injury to the vehicle occupants.

In Minnesota, failure to yield the right of way, disregard of a traffic control device, improper turn and inattention and impatience are most common factors in motor vehicle/train crashes.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has worked to share the following rail safety tips: • Yield the right-of-way to trains at highway-rail crossings. It’s the law.

• Never drive around lowering gates, it’s illegal and deadly.

• Never race a train to the crossing; even if it is a tie, you lose.

• Expect a train on the track at any time; trains do not follow set schedules.

• Look out for the second train when crossing multiple tracks.

• Immediately get out of your vehicle if it stalls on the crossing, get clear of the tracks and call 911.

• Always stop your vehicle behind the white line when crossing gates are down or lights are flashing. Wait for the crossing gates to rise and lights to stop flashing and look both ways, listen and proceed with caution.

Bicyclists and pedestrians should always look both ways before crossing railroad tracks, cross only in designated areas and avoid crossing when gates are down. Walking on the railroad tracks is illegal.

At 50 mph, it takes a fully-loaded freight train 1.5 miles to come to a full-stop. By the time the train engineer sees a vehicle or pedestrian on the tracks, it is often too late.

The chance of death or serious injury from a motor vehicle/train crash is 11 times greater than for other highway collisions.

Because of their size, approaching trains appear to be traveling at a slower speed.

Railroad tracks and property close to the tracks (railroad “right-of-way”) belong to the railroad.

People who don’t have permission to be on railroad property are trespassing.

Send questions to Sgt. Neil Dickenson – Minnesota State Patrol at 1131 Mesaba Ave., Duluth, MN 55811 or neil.dickenson@state.mn.us.

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Mother nature didn’t cooperate much with the Pine City girls tennis team this past week as two different days of play were canceled due to rain. The Dragons did take the court once in a convincing win over Pierz and also got some scrimmages in with Virginia to stay on top of their games. It’s been a great fall so far for girls tennis and the team remains unbeaten at 11-0.

PINE CITY 7, PIERZ 0 Played at home on Sept. 13, this one was owned by the Dragons from the outset. Pine City moved its Granite Ridge Conference record to 2-0, and did so in convincing fashion.

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“This Pierz squad has greatly improved since the beginning of the season when we saw them. We had to really battle against them.”

Pine City won at first singles with senior Natalie Cahill winning easily (6-1, 6-1). Cahill continues to impress as a ranked player during her senior season, and is trying to make State for a third year in a row. At second singles, the Dragons got another straight sets win from Lydia Adams (6-3, 6-2). Anna Miller had to battle a bit at third singles but pulled out a win in three sets (6-7, 6-3, 6-3) while Katie Miller got past her opponent in two very competitive sets (7-5, 7-5).

Doubles play also belonged to the Dragons. The tandem of Raven Rarick and Alison Brown won in straight sets (6-4, 6-2), as did the third doubles pairing of Emily Carpenter and Elizabeth Cahill (6-4, 6-1). At second doubles, Rachel Johnson and Melinda Rydberg came back from a loss in the first set to take their match (4-6, 6-3, 6-4).

Pine City has several dates on their homecoming schedule as they were scheduled to travel to Little Falls to face the Flyers on Tuesday, Sept. 20 before hosting the Becker Bulldogs today, Thursday, Sept. 22.

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The tennis team continued to follow through on a strong start to the season with a decisive win at Pierz.

Cross-country squads run well at Mora Invitational

BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

After a rough stretch that saw their lineup depleted for various reasons, the Dragons cross-country team is getting progressively healthier and beginning to show signs of improvement. The team moved on from a disappointing outcome from the week before, and ran well at the Mora Invitational on Tuesday, Sept. 13.

“What a difference five days can make,” said head coach Jared Clementson. “Both our boys and girls teams did much better than the prior week at our home meet. Overall, I thought we made some big improvements and are heading in the right direction.”

The team ran at Spring Brook Golf Course in Mora and turned in some great performances on a fast yet challenging course. There were a total of 13 teams at the meet.

Pine City’s girls were again without impressive freshman Alaina Steele, but still placed third out of 10 complete teams with a total of 104 points. Mora’s girls ran well and won with a score of 40 points while Howard Lake-Waverly Winsted was second with 92.

Marin Foss ran a great race and was the Dragons’ top finisher for the first time in two years. Foss came in 13th with a time of 21:32 and looked good throughout the entire race before passing other girls with a great late kick. Ashli Webster (22:11) placed 19th while Grace Grubbs (22:28), Lily Wilson (22:34) and Grace Langmade (22:56) placed 22nd, 25th and 29th respectively. Grubbs ran one of her best races ever and Wilson earned a personal best by almost a minute and a half.

Alexis Thieman (23:04) also ran a strong race, placing 31st. Aaleaha Thieman (24:22) and Jill Tomczyk (24:37) finished in 48th and 54th.

Pine City’s boys team placed third out of 11 complete teams with a total of 112 points. Mora’s boys won with an incredible 23 points, and the Mustangs are currently ranked #2 in the state. Moose Lake-Willow River came in second with 81 points.

Eli Grubbs ran his fastest race to place eighth overall in a time of 17:29. In the process, Grubbs became just the 15th Pine City runner in school history to run the 5K in under 17:30. Tommy Ryan (18:05) had a much better race than the week prior, coming in 11th with teammate Nate Webster (18:08) following right behind

in 14th. Both Ryan and Webster ran their personal best times. Noah Miller (19:30) also ran a personal best time, coming in 42nd, while Remington Steele (19:40) placed 43rd. TJ Rank (20:04) and Derek Clementson (20:28) rounded out the varsity squad, placing 54th and 62nd respectively.

“I am very pleased with our boys team,” added Clementson. “They have shown steady improvement and I see them getting stronger over the next few weeks.”

Pine City’s JV boys did well and placed fourth out of nine complete teams. Jake Adams (20:33) was the Dragons’ top JV runner, posting a personal best and placing 15th. Joseph Root (21:11), Austin Eckert (21:14) and Max Graces (21:18) also showed improvement. The Dragons JV girls improved a lot as well, but still didn’t have enough runners for a JV team score. Kaylee Prihoda (24:57) was Pine City’s top JV finisher, placing 7th in a personal best time.

Next up for the Dragons was the Pierz Stampede on Monday, Sept. 19, followed by the Milaca Mega Meet on Saturday, Sept. 24. The Mega Meet is known as the largest high school cross-country meet in the world.

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BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Pine City’s volleyball team faced some adversity this past week against two talented conference opponents.

The Dragons did take sets from both Braham and Rush City, and really had the Tigers on the ropes in a tough home match, but ended up on the losing end twice this week. With the two defeats, Pine City’s record dropped to 9-5 on the season.

“Couple of tough losses this week,” said head coach Devin Danielson. “Through the losses, I’m so proud of what this team has accomplished and where they have taken this program. We now have stands full of supporters and young volleyball enthusiasts with a passion derived from watching what these girls do – something they truly love. The best part is, the best is yet to come.”

BRAHAM 3, PINE CITY 1 The game was played in Braham on Tuesday, Sept. 13.

Pine City got off to a hot start but couldn’t follow up an outstanding first set.

“Against Braham, we weren’t at our best,” admitted Danielson. “We jumped out to a big lead in game one, but never really showed up to win after that first game. We played tentative and made a lot of errors. As a coach this was probably the most difficult loss for me to date as I felt that we really should have beaten them. I’ve always told my girls that I will never be upset or disappointed if we lose to a better team or at least played our hearts out. I just didn’t feel like we did that against Braham.”

The team was disappointed with the outcome, but would look to regroup.

“Going into practice on Wednesday after the Braham game, we knew we had a lot of work to do in preparation for Rush the very next day,” said Danielson. “I pulled senior captains Emily Broz and Breckan Pangerl aside and talked about what they could do on the court to be successful individually and how that would resonate through to the other players. These two did not disappoint on Thursday night in a thrilling five-set match with Rush City.”

RUSH CITY 3, PINE CITY 2 Pine City nearly had this one in the bag several times, but just couldn’t seal the deal. Up 2-0 after the first two sets, the Dragons fought hard in each of the next three only to see a bitter rival beat them on their home court on Thursday, Sept. 16.

“It was a tough battle with four of the five sets going extra points,” said Danielson. “It was truly emotionally exhausting for all of us. To say we were heartbroken is an understatement. Each of them went out there and did everything I asked of them times ten. It was the first time I had seen them play to their full potential and with so much heart and passion.”

Against Rush, the Dragons were forced to make a few lineup changes. With Sam Carr out sick, freshman Ashley Faur joined the starting lineup. The Dragons also made a change at libero by putting Kelsey Kidder in to allow Elsie Lundquist to help on offense. Kidder responded with 11 digs. Pine City was led in kills by Pangerl (16) and Broz (12), while Maisie Berg had 37 assists

After two competitive losses to begin the season, things went from bad to worse for the Dragons football team in week three of the 2016 season. The team was blown out by a supposed rival on a night that saw very little go right. Falling behind by 14 points in the opening minutes was bad enough, but after a lightning-related stoppage that lasted about 95 minutes, the floodgates opened and the Dragons were overwhelmed by more than just bad weather.

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with only one error. Pangerl racked up five aces and the team’s serving percentage was an outstanding 91 percent. Alexis Pankonin had four big solo blocks.

“I thought the Rush game was the best Dragon volleyball we’ve ever played,” said Broz. “It really showed what we can do. It was so fun to play in our home gym with our awesome fans. I think it showed everyone’s abilities and how great of a team we are. Despite the outcome, we battled hard and played our hearts out.”

While the team was down about losing two tough matches, it’s clear that the players are using it to motivate themselves to improve.

“I thought the Rush game was a ton of fun and it really showed what the Dragon volleyball team is capable of,” said Pangerl. “I think it showed everyone’s true colors and how we work together so well as a team. I cannot wait to play both of these teams again.”

The Dragons will get another chance at each of these two squads later in the season but will focus first on upcoming matches with Ogilvie and Onamia.

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MORA 41, PINE CITY 6 The 7 p.m. kickoff of this game commenced with severe weather visible to the southwest of Mora. It didn’t take long for the skies to darken and concerns to rise as fans in the stands were checking forecasts and radar on their smartphones. The Dragons ceded two quick passing touchdowns to the Mustangs and were trying to answer with a drive of their own when the first few lightning strikes were seen.

“The officials made the right call in stopping the game at the first sign of lightning,” said Dragons head coach Jared Polzine. “We were driving the ball after giving up a couple scores early, which was frustrating, but we had a few first downs in a row and we saw the flashes in the distance and it just kept getting closer and closer.

We had a little rhythm but it was just a bad time for us.”

Players left the field immediately, at about 7:25 p.m., returned to the bus, and ultimately found refuge inside Mora High School as they waited out the storm for the next hour and a half. Upon returning, things went from bad to worse.

“We came back out at nine (p.m.) to warm up after about an hour and 35 minutes and it just didn’t go well,” said Polzine. “We didn’t play well. We weren’t physical. We have to put it behind us. We had some injuries, lost (leading rusher on the season) Adam Archambault right away and (senior receiver) Adam Seals too. It’s a week we’re going to forget. That’s how we kind of addressed it here in practices. We’re going to learn from it and focus on getting after it on Friday against Aitkin.”

Just before play was suspended, Pine City had picked up a few first downs on a drive that made it into Mustangs territory, but turned the ball over on downs when that drive resumed after the stoppage. When Mora took the ball, Pine City had them in a third and eight situation, but screen pass worked to perfection for the Mustangs and things snowballed from there. The Dragons couldn’t seem to stop the big plays as the game got out of hand quickly.

“It’s definitely frustrating, it felt like a step back,” acknowledged Polzine. “We had a lot that didn’t go our way, SEE FOOTBALL, PAGE 18

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PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Sept. 12 - 18 Theft, burglary, vandalism Sept. 12, 8:24 a.m., report of property damage/hit and run, Main St., Pine City south.

Sept. 12, 7:33 p.m., report of property damage w/animal, Main St., Pine City north.

Sept. 13, 9:32 a.m., report of theft, 3rd St., Pine City north.

Sept. 13, 2:39 p.m., report of theft, Main St., Pine City north.

Sept. 13, 5:38 p.m., report of theft, 5th St., Pine City south.

Sept. 14, 6:41 p.m., report of burglary, 5th Ave., Pine City north.

Sept. 15, 4:22 a.m., report of vehicle theft/attempt, 13th St., Pine City south.

Sept. 15, 8:05 a.m., report of theft, State Hwy. 70, Rock Creek west.

Sept. 15, 12:22 p.m., report of fraud, Fairfield Ave., Rock Creek west.

Sept. 15, 7:17 p.m., report of theft, 5th St., Pine City south.

Sept. 16, 9:57 p.m., report of burglary, Stephanie Ln., Rock Creek west.

Sept. 17, 2:58 p.m., report of property damage/hit and run, 1st Ave., Pine City north.

Sept. 17, 5:25 p.m., report of burglary, Johnson Ave., Pine City south.

Sept. 18, 5:21 p.m., report of property damage, Main St./8th Ave., Pine City south.

Miscellaneous Sept. 12, 2:22 a.m., report of suspicious activity, 6th Ave./10th St., Pine City south.

Sept. 12, 1:30 p.m., report of ATV patrol, Holly Rd., Pokegama Twp. east.

Sept. 13, 11:58 p.m., report of suspicious activity, Linden Tree Rd., Pokegama Twp. west.

Sept. 15, 11:24 a.m., report of harassment, Airwaves Rd., Pokegama Twp. east.

Sept. 15, 6:32 p.m., report of missing adult person, 8th St., Pine City south.

Sept. 15, 10:08 p.m., report of

suspicious activity, 1st Ave., Pine City north.

Sept. 16, 3:42 a.m., report of unknown trouble, Forest Blvd., Rock Creek west.

Sept. 17, 12:02 a.m., report of harassment, 6th Ave., Pine City south.

Sept. 17, 4:46 p.m., report of disturbance, 3rd Ave., Pine City south.

Sept. 17, 7:55 p.m., report of sounds of shots, Ravine Rd., Pine City Twp. east.

Sept. 17, 8:12 p.m., report of threats, Pokegama Lake Rd., Pokegama Twp. west.

Sept. 18, 2:09 a.m., report of disturbance, 560th St., Rock Creek west.

Fires and accidents Sept. 13, 1:03 p.m., report of personal injury, I-35, Pokegama Twp. east.

Sept. 16, 1:33 a.m., report of personal injury, State Hwy. 70/Falcon Ave., Rock Creek west.

Sept. 17, 3:19 a.m., report of vehicle in ditch, Stephanie Ln., Rock Creek west.

Jail roster Sept. 12, Kym Lea Walter, warrant, under sentence, drugs5th degree- posses/procure/ control su...; probation/parole violation, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedu...

Sept. 12, Joshua Milo Babolik, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, theft- take/ use/transfer movable...; probable cause, remand-bail, assault- 2nd degree- dangerous weapon... Released Sept. 15.

Sept. 12, Daphne Jayne Shabaiash, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-bail, disorderly conductoffensive/abus... obstruct legal process- interfere... Released Sept. 15.

Sept. 12, Alan Gary Beck, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable cause, burglary- 1st degree- dwelling- occupie... Released Sept.

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Sept. 12, Misty Lynn Neuhart, awaiting trial/court, remand-RPR, probable cause, traffic- DWI- 4th degree drive while impaired, DUI- 3rd degree driving... Released Sept.

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Sept. 12, Cory Alan Trampe, awaiting trial/court, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degree- possess sche...; probable cause, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degree- poss... Released Sept.

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Sept. 12, Ashley Lynn Norell, under sentence, trafficdriving after revocation, insurance- no proof; Pine County warrant, traffic regulation- driver must... driving after revocation, careless driving, reckless driving, duty to drive with due care, drugsposs/sale hypo syringe/ need... Released Sept. 13.

Sept. 12, Linda Marie Vork, awaiting trial/court, remand-RPR, probable cause, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree driving... Released Sept. 13.

Sept. 12, Matthew Donald Ziegler, warrant, remand-bail, probation/parole violation, domestic assaultmisdemeanor- comm... Released Sept. 13.

Sept. 13, Bryan Lee Belisle, warrant, remand-bail, traffic- DUI- 1st degree- refusal to submit to...

Sept. 13, Wesley Alan Herberg, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree- alcohol conc over... Released Sept. 14.

Sept. 13, Matthew James Kalkbrenner, warrant, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, fraud- financial trans card fraud...; theft- by swindle. Released Sept. 14.

Sept. 14, Kristi Mccol Peel, warrant, under sentence, disorderly conduct- disturb an assem...

Sept. 14, Joshua Dane Hemmingson, Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degreeposs... Released Sept. 15.

Sept. 14, Branden Leon Pellegrino, Pine County warrant,

remand-RPR, contempt of court- fail to pay ord... Released Sept. 15.

Sept. 14, Max Andrew Melhus, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DWI- 4th degree drive while impaired.

Released Sept. 14.

Sept. 15, Danelle Ardene Diver, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedu...

Sept. 15, Nichole Elizabeth Gonzalez, warrant, remand-hold, DUI- operate motorboat under influence...

Sept. 15, Brandon Lee Rasmusson, warrant, remand-hold, drugs- 1st degreemfg... 2nd degree- possess 6 gram...

Sept. 15, Donald George Smith, under sentence, traffic- driver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety.

Sept. 15, Gordon Lee Davis, warrant, pre-trial violation, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degree- possess sche... Released Sept. 17.

Sept. 15, Stevie-Marie Ann Bergren, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, drugs- 3rd degree- poss... Released Sept.

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Sept. 15, Panhia Lo, warrant, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, stolen propertyposs/sale of stolen...; theftidentity theft- transfers/po...; drugs- 5th degree- possess sche... Released Sept. 16.

Sept. 15, Mitchell James Omodt, hold for other agency, theft- $500 or less- M...; drugs- 5th degree- possess sche... Released Sept. 16.

Sept. 15, Roxanne Grace St John, Pine County warrant, govt- false name or DOB- fictitious. Released Sept. 16.

Sept. 16, Peter Owen Currie, Pine County warrant, trafficDUI- operate motor vehicle...; drugs- 5th degree- possess schedu...

Sept. 16, Clayton William Johnson, under sentence, drugs- 5th degree- poss- marijuana; burglary- poss of burglary tools.

Sept. 16, Alexander Michael Lafave, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, probation violation-Fe; probable cause, drugs- 2nd degreeposs...; weapon- poss- convicted felon- firearm, serial number obliterate/rem...

Sept. 16, Luke William Chester Skog, hold for other agency, criminal sexual conductcriminal sexual predatory.

Sept. 16, Jordan David Smith, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, fleeing police officer in motor veh... fleeing police officer.

Sept. 16, Logan Lee Zimmerman, Pine County warrant, drugs- 3rd degree- possess- 3 gr...

Sept. 16, Jeffery Charles Bennett, hold for other agency, drugs- 2nd degree- possess 6 gr... Released Sept. 17.

Sept. 17, Tessa Marie Canty, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degreeposs/procure/control su...; hold for other agency, drugspossession of drug paraphernalia.

Sept. 17, Zachary Michael Eugen Chaffee, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, drugs1st degree- poss...

Sept. 17, Tiffany Rivette Gross, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedu...

Sept. 17, Crystal Marie Kaiserlik, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- poss...

Sept. 17, Martin Ray Nelson, Pine County warrant, fleeing

police officer, criminal damage to property- 4th degree, govt- violate OFP- Fe. Sept. 17, Garrett Lee Stevens, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- driving after revocation, regulation- driver fails to... DWI- 4th degree drive while impaired; criminal vehicular operation or homicide- deat... criminal vehicular operation- subs... criminal veh homicide- death- DUI. Sept. 17, Gabriel Waylan Wright, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, contempt of court- fail to pay order; probable cause, stolen property- poss- veh- unk amt...; fugitve from justice from other st...; drugs- 5th degree- possess schedu...; energy or telecom- damage or theft...

Sept. 17, Anthony David Sierra, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DUI- 4th degree .08 or more in... DUI of alcohol, open bottle law drinking... DUI- 3rd degree driving... Released Sept. 18.

Sept. 17, Matthew Jon Lindberg, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DUI3rd degree. Released Sept. 17.

Sept. 18, Elisha Davis III, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assault- terroristic threats- replica- ca...

Sept. 18, Aaron James Sampson, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degree- poss...

There have been 1,514 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2016.

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Gary E. Voss Gary Ernst Voss, of Pine C City, formerly of Camb bridge, passed away on S Sept.

11, 2016, at his home f from a brain tumor. He w 67 years old. was Gary was born May 31, 1 1949, in Hutchinson to E Ernst Edward Voss and E Ethel Mae (Linderfelter) V Voss.

He grew up on the f family farm, third of six s siblings, and attended Cambridge High School where he graduated in 1968.

After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country from 1969-1971 during the Vietnam War. In July 1972 he met Charlotte Welch and they married Dec. 16, 1972, at Springvale. To this union three children were born. Gary learned to cut meat at Kingers in Rush City. He was blessed with a job at Cub Foods for many years. Gary is a member of Open Arms Church in Grasston. His hobbies included farming and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Shirley Anderson and Sharon Swedeen, brother Frank Griffith, brother-in-law Howard Doble, and son-in-law Robert Ducker.

Gary is survived by his wife Charlotte of Pine City, Cheri (Kent) Goodner of Pine City; Lori (Jason) Petersen of Taylors Falls; David Voss of Pine City; eight grandchildren: Cody, Matthew, Christian, Jacob, Emma, Angela, Samantha and Samuel; sister Teresa Doble; brother Tom Voss; many in-laws, many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

A funeral service was held on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016, at the Open Arms Church in Grasston with Pastor Eugene Sherrod officiating. Casket bearers were David Voss, Cody Ducker, Matthew Ducker, Jacob Goodner, Christian Lausen and Danny Koestler. Honorary casket bearer was Samuel Petersen. Interment was in the Stanchfield Baptist Cemetery. Military honors were provided by the Cambridge American Legion Post #290.

Arrangements were by the Rock Ingebrand Funeral Home of Braham. Condolences may be posted at www. aifuneralhome.com.

Frankie ‘Mike’ Albin Shermer Frankie “Mike” Albin S Shermer passed away une expectedly on Wednesday, S Sept.

14, 2016, at his home a the age of 68. at Mike was born on Jan. 2 1948, to Frank and Ev28, e elyn (Martini) Shermer in R Rush City. In 1965, after att tending different schools, M Mike enlisted in the United States Navy. During a portion of his enlisted years he was stationed at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. In 1969, he transferred to the Naval Reserve and served his country until his honorable discharge in 1971.

He met the love of his life, Mary Stevens; they were married on Nov. 22, 1969. They made their home and raised their two children on their farm; Mike loved his family and farming. He had a great love for animals, especially horses; sometimes his family wondered which he loved more, them or the horses. He also worked construction for many years.

When Mike wasn’t farming or working construction he loved to go fishing and hunting. He was an excellent cook, loved desserts and at times was just a bit bossy in the kitchen. Mike and Mary also enjoyed making memories road tripping. Mike was a very kind and caring man, always happy even when he was hurting.

He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Mike is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary Shermer of Rock Creek; children: Loretta (Howard) Anderson of Rock Creek, and Brad Shermer of Rock Creek; grandchildren: Rene Hanson, Cody Hanson, Breanna Shermer; sister Donna Henderson of Pine City; sistersin-law: Carolyn Shermer of Siren, Wisconsin, Joanie Shermer of Rock Creek; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by parents Frank Shermer and Evelyn Jacobson; step-father Ray Jacobson; brothers Edward and Myron Shermer; and sister Ione Shermer.

Rollie Splittstoser officiated at memorial services for Mike on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, at the Swanson Chapel in Pine City. Military honors were provided by

Heath-Perkins American Legion Post #51, Novak-Milliren VFW Post #4258 and the Minnesota National Guard.

Funeral arrangements for Frankie Shermer are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel; www.funeralandcremationservice.com.

Delphine Belko

Delphine Belko of Pine City passed away Friday, Sept. 16 at Fairview Lakes Regional Medical Center in Wyoming at the age of 85.

Monsignor Alexsander Suchan will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pine City.

A time of visitation and reviewal was planned from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Swanson Chapel in Pine City and also one hour prior to Mass in the St. Anthony Commons area. The interment will take place at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Pine City.

Full obituary in next week’s Pine City Pioneer.

Funeral arrangements for Delphine Belko (Mrs. Ed Belko) are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel; www.funeralandcremationservice.com.

Mary Leibel-Gonzalez

Mary Leibel-Gonzalez of Rush City passed away very unexpectedly as a result of an automobile accident on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, at the age of 47.

A celebration of Mary’s life will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 at the Olson Funeral Chapel in Rush City.

A time of visitation and reviewal was planned from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, also at the Olson Funeral Chapel.

The interment will take place at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Rush City.

Full obituary in next week’s Pine City Pioneer.

Funeral arrangements for Mary Leibel-Gonzalez of Rush City are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Rush City – Olson Chapel; www.funeralandcremationservice.com.

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

First Presbyterian Church 405 Main St. S., Pine City 320-629-3592 Rev. Rob Spahr www.firstprespinecity.org 9:15 a.m. Sunday School-all ages, 10:30 a.m. Worship Celebration Wednesday @ 6:15 p.m. Youth Group

Grace Baptist Church 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.

Grasston Baptist Church 402 N. Oak St. Grasston, MN 55030

Outreach Church Meeting at Pine City Library Community Room, 300 5th St. SE 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

Henriette Community Church (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.

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

Fellowship lunch 1st and 3rd Saturday following services.

Hope Lutheran Church Grasston Jim Sodergren, Pastor 320-396-3925 hopelutherangrasston.org Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; Holy Communion first and third Sundays and festival days.

Hustletown Community Church

Living Water Fellowship

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

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

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

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

Children’s ministry

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

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 825 Golf Ave SW, Pine City 320-629-2985 Pastor Fred Hanson Sunday Services: 8 a.m. Traditional; 9:30 a.m. Contemporary Sunday School preK-6th grade at 9:30 a.m.

Coffee and fellowship between services Thursday Services: 5:30 p.m. www.orlcpc.com

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

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

Living Hope Christian Center Pastor Jeremy Langmade Assembly of God 11914 Fairway Rd. SW, Pine City ¾ mile West of I-35 on Pokegama Lake Road 320-629-6136 Livinghopepinecity@gmail.com Sunday Mornings: Life Class 9 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m.

10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Worship Service

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 320-629-2935 19390 Ave, Beroun, MN Monsignor Alek Suchan Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m.

South Pine Baptist Church formerly Trinity Baptist Fellowship 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.com

Trinity Episcopal Church 305 First St. NE, Box 204 Hinckley, MN 55037 320-245-0537 All Sunday services at 10:00 a.m.

No services on any 5th Sunday

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

Pomroy Chapel A Non-denominational Fellowship 2700 320th Ave., Brook Park 320-679-3925 Sunday: 9:30am Prayer

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

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SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING Regular Meeting - Tuesday, August 16,2016 -10:00 a.m.

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

The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

Chair Rossow called for public comment. Pokegama Township Supervisor Henry Fischer commented on the increase in unsupervised children riding go carts and golf carts on Pokegama Township roads since the adoption of the county ATV Ordinance. Mr. Fischer requested extra patrolling by the Pine County Sheriff’s Office.

Commissioner Ludwig moved to approve the amended Agenda. Second

by Commissioner Hallan. Motion carried 5-0.

Commissioner Hallan moved to approve Minutes of August 2, 2016 County Board Meeting and Summary for publication. Second by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion carried 5-0.

Minutes of Boards, Committees and Correspondence East Central Regional Library Board Minutes – June 13, 2016 Pine County HRA Senior Housing Regular Meeting Minutes – June 22, 2016 Pine County HRA Senior Housing Special Meeting Minutes – July 5, 2016 Pine County HRA Senior Housing Special Meeting Minutes – July 13, 2016 Pine County Chemical Health Coalition Meeting Minutes – August 8, 2016 Commissioner Chaffee moved to acknowledge the Minutes of Boards, Committees and Correspondence. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0.

Commissioner Hallan moved to approve the amended Consent Agenda.

Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0.

Fund July 31, 2015 July 31, 2016 Increase(Decrease) General Fund 4,544,273 5,157,997 613,725 Health and Human Services Fund 508,470 779,110 270,640 Road and Bridge Fund 3,748,270 4,637,767 889,498 Land Management Fund 1,459,754 1,435,209 (24,545) TOTAL (inc nonmajor funds) 11,472,838 13,582,434 2,109,595 Approve of liquor licenses (on/off/Sunday) for September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017, subject to meeting all requirements, for the following: Wings North, 19379 Homestead Road, Pine City (On Sale and Sunday); Tanks Tavern-Cloverdale, 39109 State Hwy. 48, Hinckley (On Sale, Off Sale and Sunday); Nickerson Bar & Motel, 94430 Main Street, Nickerson (On Sale, Off Sale and Sunday); Marathon of Beroun, 18648 Beroun Crossing, Pine City (Off Sale Only); Pine City Country Club, 10413 Golf Course Road SW, Pine City (On Sale and Sunday); West Beroun Liquor, LLC, 18070 Beroun Crossing Road, Pine City (Off Sale Only); Vannelli’s Landing, Inc., 13646 Muffies Lane, Grasston (On Sale, Off Sale and Sunday); Doc’s Sports Bar & Grill, 34427 Majestic Pine Drive, Sturgeon Lake (On Sale, Off Sale and Sunday); Chengwatana Country Club, LLC 29410 Beroun Crossing, Pine City (On Sale, Off Sale and Sunday); Moose Lake Golf Club, 35311 Parkview Drive, Sturgeon Lake (On Sale and Sunday); The Tavern in Duquette, 88159 State Hwy. 23, Kerrick (On Sale, Off Sale and Sunday); Countryside Campground, 56283 Beaver Tail Road, Askov (On Sale, Off Sale and Sunday), Half Way Home Saloon, 60684 State Hwy. 23, Finlayson (On Sale, Off Sale and Sunday) and Floppie Crappie Lakeside Pub, 10762 Lakeview Shore Drive, Pine City (On Sale, off Sale and Sunday).

Approve Resolution 2016-45 for Repurchase of Tax Forfeited Land on a 10 year contract, Beulah Webster.

Approve Resolution 2016-46 for Repurchase of Tax Forfeited Land on a 10 year contract, Gilbert Terry and Patricia Terry.

Approve Resolution 2016-49 for Repurchase by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Housing Department, the former mortgagee.

Approve the Pine County Election Emergency Plan.

Approve Jail Administrator Rodney Williamson to enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota Office of State Court Administration and authorize his signing the Master Subscriber Agreement for Minnesota Court Data Services for Governmental Agencies.

Approve the promotion of Corrections Officer Jennifer Neel to Jail Sergeant, effective August 21, 2016, starting wage $24.14 per hour, grade B31.

Approve the hiring of Children’s Mental Health Social Worker Nancy Johnson, effective August 17, 2016, $21.97 per hour, grade C42, step 2.

Approve the hiring of Health Educator Dorinda Forbes-Cardey, effective August 29, 2016, (pending results of background check), $21.97 per hour, grade C42, step 2.

Approve Child Support Supervisor Jodi Blesener, Child Support Officer Mindy Sandell, and Support Enforcement Aide Christina Frey to attend the Minnesota Family Support and Recovery Council Fall Conference.

Registration: $190 per individual for a total registration cost of $570. A county car will be used for travel/no accommodations are requested.

Approve GIS/Environmental Technician Joe Sanders and Land & Resources Manager Caleb Anderson to attend the two-day ArcGIS Desktop 10 training offered by Minnesota Counties Computer Cooperative. The cost

of the workshop is $500 per day for a total of $1,000.

Approve Appraisers Lorri Houtsma and Karen Stumne to attend the Minnesota Association of Assessing Officers course, 15-hour Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. Total cost: $663.

Public Hearing – Sales and Excise Tax County Engineer Mark LeBrun provided an overview of the sales tax use requirements and sales tax transportation projects for 2017-2026, and requested consideration of Resolution 2016-47 authorizing a 0.5% sales tax.

LeBrun stated the sales tax would generate approximately $730,000 per year and requires that the proceeds of the tax be used exclusively for payment of transportation projects designated by the board. The tax would continue for either a 10-year period (through December 31, 2026), or upon the collection of $8,450,000, whichever is sooner. County Administrator Minke stated there is a once per year option by the State of Minnesota to allow the addition, or discontinuance, of the wheelage tax, with a deadline date of August 1st.

Administrator Minke stated the State would accept Pine County’s resolution to repeal the wheelage tax if the county board acted at this meeting--no wheelage tax would be collected after December 31, 2016.

Chair Rossow opened the public hearing at 10:27 a.m. Aileen Croup stated her opposition to the sales tax. Henry Fischer inquired as to the $20 vehicle excise tax as reflected in the resolution. Betty Berglund supports the sales tax but questioned the use for railroad.

Upon no further public comment, Chair Rossow closed the public hearing at 10:33 a.m.

Additional discussion was held by the commissioners. Commissioners stated they did not support a $20 motor vehicle excise tax. They also reaffirmed the funds from the sales tax would be used for the road projects presented at today’s board meeting and included at Exhibit A of the resolution.

Motion by Commissioner Hallan to approve Resolution 2016-50 Authorizing the Repeal of the Wheelage Tax. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Commissioner Rossow to approve Resolution 2016-47 Authorizing a 1/2% Sales Tax, excluding the $20 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0.

Public Hearing – One Heartland One Heartland Executive Director Patrick Kindler provided an overview of the services provided by One Heartland. Northview Bank Senior Vice President Tom Koerber explained the process for the refinancing request.

Chair Rossow opened the public hearing at 10:49 a.m. for public comment.

There being no public comment, the hearing was closed at 10:50 a.m.

Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to approve Resolution 2016-51 Approving the Issuance and Sale of a $700,000 Revenue Note, Series 2016.

Second by Commissioner Chaffee. A Roll Call vote was called by Chair Rossow: District 1: Commissioner Hallan: Aye District 2: Commissioner Mohr: Aye District 3: Commissioner Chaffee: Aye District 4: Chair Rossow: Aye District 5: Commissioner Ludwig: Aye Motion carried 5-0.

Pine County Personnel Committee met August 9, 2016 and made the following recommendations: Land Services Acknowledge the resignation of temporary part-time Watercraft Inspector James Cherewan, effective July 12, 2016.

Sheriff’s Office Acknowledge the resignation of probationary part-time Dispatcher Sherri Potter effective August 1, 2016 and approve backfill of the position.

Jail A. Acknowledge the resignation of full-time Jail Sergeant Nathan Campion, effective August 5, 2016, and approve backfill of the position and any subsequent vacancies that may occur due to internal promotions.

B. Acknowledge the resignation of part-time Corrections Officer Morgan McConnell, effective August 13, 2016, and approve backfill of the position.

C. Approve the addition of one (1) full-time Corrections Officer position at grade B23, bringing total full-time Corrections Officers to 33 positions.

HHS Acknowledge the resignation of probationary full-time Office Support Specialist Tatyana Starinets, effective July 25, 2016, and approve backfill of the position.

Administration Approve the addition of one (1) full-time Office Support Specialist at grade A13 to assist with Administration and Land Services departments.

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

Motion by Commissioner Rossow to approve the 2016 Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount of $21,864. Second by Commissioner Hallan. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Commissioner Mohr to approve Resolution 2016-48 relating to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Clean Water Partnership; Authorizing the County to Borrow Money from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and to Lend Money to Eligible Participants and Eligible Lenders to Fund Projects for the Control and Abatement of Water Pollution; and the General Obligation Note with the MPCA. Second by Commissioner Chaffee.

Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to approve the final payment to Midwest Contracting, LLC in the amount of $141,603.87 for Contract #1404. Second

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS The City of Pine City will be accepting sealed bids for a Black 1997 Ford car. The deadline for submittal is 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 29, 2016. Call Public Works at (320) 629-6474 to arrange for an inspection. Sale As Is -no representations of any warranty, guarantee, title, etc. are made. City employees are allowed to submit a sealed bid. The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids.

Published in the Pine City Pioneer on September 22, 2016

lands for future public and/or private road purposes; The Easterly 33 feet of Lot 8, Murphy’s River Bend First Addition, bounded on the South by the Northerly line of Patton’s River Lane. Subject to easements, covenants, restrictions and reservations of record if any.

AND Lot 9, Block 1, Murphy’s River Bend First Addition, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder Pine County, Minnesota. Together with an undivided interest in Outlot A shall be determined as follows: The Number One (1) divided by the total number of platted Lots in Murphy’s River Bend and any additions thereto plus One (1). Also together with Outlot C, Murphy’s River Bend, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder, Pine County, Minnesota. Reserving unto the Grantors and its heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, an easement 33 feet in width over and across the following lands for future public and/or private road purposes: The Westerly 33 feet of Lot 9, Murphy’s River Bend First Addition, bounded on the North by the Northerly line of said Lot 9 and bounded on the South by the Northerly line of Patton’s River Lane. (“Property”), shall be sold by the Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, at public auction on October 6, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., at the Pine County Sheriff’s Office: 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, MN 55063.

7. The time allowed by law for

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Date: August 18, 2016 1. A default has occurred in the conditions of that certain mortgage executed by Karen K. Jackson, f/k/a Karen K. Mattson, f/k/a Karen K. Mattson-Jackson, single person, as mortgagor, in favor of The RiverBank, a Minnesota banking corporation, as mortgagee, dated December 23, 2004, and recorded on January 26, 2005, as Document No. 440710, as assigned to Royal Credit Union, a Wisconsin state chartered credit union, by that certain assignment of mortgage dated October 14, 2011, and recorded on November 7, 2011, as Document No. A-497515, both in the Office of the County Recorder in and for Pine County, Minnesota (“Mortgage”). The land described in the Mortgage is not registered land.

2. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was: $115,000.00.

3. No action or proceeding at law

is now pending to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof.

4. The holder of the Mortgage has complied with all conditions precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by the Mortgage and foreclosure of the Mortgage and all notice and other requirements of applicable statutes.

5. As of the date of this notice, the amount due on the Mortgage is: $97,360.65.

6. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage shall be foreclosed, and the land located at 30800 River Bend Drive, Pine City, Minnesota 55063, XXX Unassigned, Pine City, Minnesota 55063, and XXX Unassigned, Pine City, Minnesota 55063, Property Tax ID No.’s: 085310000, 085302000, 085311000, and legally described as follows: Lot 8, Block 1, Murphy’s River Bend First Addition, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder Pine County, Minnesota. Together with and undivided interest in Outlot A shall be determined as follows: The Number One (1) divided by the total number of platted Lots in Murphy’s River Bend and any additions thereto plus One (1). Also together with Outlot C, Murphy’s River Bend, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder, Pine County, Minnesota. Reserving unto the Grantors and its heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, an easement 33 feet in width over and across the following

redemption by mortgagor or mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months after the date of sale.

8. The mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on April 7, 2017 if the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. § 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. § 580.23.

9. 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 MINN. STAT. § 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. 10. The mortgagor released from financial obligation on the Mortgage is/are: None.

Royal Credit Union (a Wisconsin state chartered credit union) By its attorneys: Joshua D. Christensen, (#332616) Anastasi Jellum, P.A. Attorneys for Mortgagee 14985 60th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 Josh.Christensen@AJ-Law.com (651) 439-2951 18642FN Published in the Pine City Pioneer on August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2016

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by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Commissioner Mohr to award the bid for Contract #1603 to RL Larson Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $828,927.17. Second by Commissioner Ludwig.

Motion by Commissioner Hallan to approve Resolution 2016-52 Stating Its Support to Develop and Implement US Bicycle Route 41. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0.

With no further business, Chair Rossow adjourned the meeting at 10:45 a.m. The next regular meeting of the county board is scheduled for September 6, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pine County History Museum, 6333 H C Andersen Alle, Askov, Minnesota.

Curtis H. Rossow, Chair, Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator, Clerk to Board of County Commissioners 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 September 22, 2016 MINUTES OF PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING SPECIAL MEETING and COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE/BUDGET COMMITTEE August 23, 2016 – 9:00 a.m.

Pine County Courthouse, Pine City Minnesota Chair Curt Rossow called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Present were Commissioners Steve Hallan, Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee, Curt Rossow and Matt Ludwig. Also present were County Attorney Reese Frederickson, Human Resources Manager Connie Mikrot, County Administrator David Minke.

The pledge of allegiance was said.

Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to approve the agenda. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0.

The county board reviewed the following budgets: Auditor/Treasurer Attorney Sheriff Probation Meeting recessed for lunch at 12:20 p.m.

Meeting reconvened at 1:00 p.m.

The county board continued their review of the following budgets: Commissioner (including Library, Historical Society, Agricultural Society, HRA, Initiative Foundation, Extension, SWCD, Snake River Watershed) Administrator Land Services A Special Meeting – Committee of the Whole (Budget) meeting has been scheduled for September 14, 2016 at 9:00 a.m., Board Room, Pine County Courthouse, Pine City, Minnesota.

With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:53 p.m.

Curtis H. Rossow, Chair, Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator, Clerk to County Board Published in the Pine City Pioneer on September 22, 2016 MINUTES OF PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING SPECIAL MEETING and COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE/BUDGET COMMITTEE August 30, 2016 – 9:00 a.m.

Pine County Courthouse, Pine City Minnesota Chair Curt Rossow called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Present were Commissioners Steve Hallan, Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee, Curt Rossow and Matt Ludwig. Also present were County Attorney Reese Frederickson, Human Resources Manager Connie Mikrot, and County Administrator David Minke.

The pledge of allegiance was said.

Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to approve the agenda with the addition of a discussion of the county’s legislative priorities. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0.

The county board reviewed the following budgets: Land Highway Health and Human Services It was the consensus of the commissioners to review the proposed budget at the September 14, 2016 Special Meeting-Committee of the Whole and then consider the preliminary property tax levy at the September 20, 2016 regular county board meeting.

It was the consensus of the county board that the Government Operations Committee should review the legislative priorities and consider options for hiring a consultant.

With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m.

Curtis H. Rossow, Chair, Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator, Clerk to County Board Published in the Pine City Pioneer on September 22, 2016

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 58-PR-16-68 In Re: Estate of Rosalind C. Randall AKA Rosalind Claire Randall, Decedent.

NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated 02/09/2015. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed George W. Randall, whose address is 9980 Wildflower Road Pine City, MN 55063, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate.

Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative.

Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection.

Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamen-

tary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent.

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.

Dated: /s/ Lu Ann Blegen Registrar Blegen, Lu Ann (Pine Court Administrator) 2016.09.02 09:32:33-05’00’ Dated: /s/ Lu Ann Blegen Court Administrator Blegen, Lu Ann (Pine Court Administrator) 2016.09.02 09:32:49-05’00’ Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court Spencer, Sarah (Pine Court Administration) Sep 2 2016 3:52 PM The Bonestroo Law Firm, PLLC Justin D. Bonestroo MN# 0386569 1851 Buerkle Rd. White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Telephone: 651-328-8670 Facsimile: 651-773-3490 e-mail: jbonestroo@bonestroolaw. com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on September 15 and 22, 2016

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www.pinecitymn.com FROM PAGE 15 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-16-75 Estate of Leroy Livingston, a/k/a Leroy G. Livingston, a/k/a Leroy Glen Livingston, Decedent.

NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on November 8, 2016, at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decadent, and for the appointment of Shirley K. Shoberg, whose address is 1305 - 8th Street, Apt. 19, Pine City, MN 55063 and Sheri Shoberg, whose address is 1369 Arden View Drive, Arden Hills, MN, 55112, as Co-Personal Representatives 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 Co-Personal Representatives will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate, including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate.

Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Co-Personal Representatives or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

BY THE COURT Dated: September 8, 2016 (COURT SEAL) /s/ Krista K. Martin (signed by Court Deputy) Judge of District Court Spencer, Sarah (Pine Court Administration) 2016.09.08 09:43:16-05'00' Dated: September 8, 2016 /s/ Lu Ann Blegen (signed by Court Deputy) Court Administrator Spencer, Sarah (Pine Court Administration)

2016.09.08 09:43:29-05'00' Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court Spencer, Sarah (Pine Court Administration) Sep 8 2016 9:43 AM Attorney for Petitioner Kevin A. Hofstad Ledin, Hofstad, Troth & Fleming, Ltd. 539 Main Street S. Pine City, MN, 55063 Attorney License No: 012445X Telephone: (320) 629-7537 FAX: (320) 629-2479 Email: kevinh@ledinandhofstad. com.

Published in the Pine City Pioneer on September 15 and 22, 2016 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS (To be tried in the City of Hibbing) DISTRICT COURT SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Subject Matter Index No. 5 (Dissolution without Children) SUMMONS IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Nathan Paul Bjelland, Petitioner, and Emily Marie Cagle, Respondent.

THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to serve upon Petitioner’s attorney an Answer to the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage which is herewith served upon you, within thirty (30) days after service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the date of service.

If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.

This proceeding involves, affects or brings in question no real property.

The object of this proceeding is a dissolution of the marriage relationship and such division of the property involved as the Court finds just.

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING PROVISIONS Under Minnesota Law, service of this Summons makes the following requirements apply to both parties to this action, unless they are modified by the Court or the proceeding is dismissed: 1) Neither party may dispose of any assets except (i) for the necessities of life or for the necessary generation of income or preservation of assets, (ii) by an agreement in writing, or (iii) for retaining counsel to carry on or to contest this proceedings.

2) Neither party may harass the

other party; and 3) All currently available insurance coverage must be maintained and continued without change in coverage or beneficiary designation.

4) Parties to a marriage dissolution proceeding are encouraged to attempt alternative dispute resolution pursuant to Minnesota law. Alternative dispute resolution includes mediation, arbitration, and other processes as set forth in the district court rules. You may contact the Court Administrator about resources in your area. If you cannot pay for mediation or alternative dispute resolution, in some counties, assistance may be available to you through a nonprofit provider or a court program. If you are a victim of domestic abuse or threats of abuse as defined in Minnesota Statues, Chapter 518B, you are not required to try mediation and you will not be penalized by the court in later proceedings.

If you violate any of these provisions, you will be subject to sanctions by the Court.

NOTICE OF PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Under Minnesota Statues, Section 518.157, in a contested proceeding involving custody or parenting time of a minor child, the parties must begin participation in a parent education program that meets minimum standards promulgated by the Minnesota Supreme Court within 30 days after the first filing with the Court. In some Districts, parenting education may be required in all custody or parenting proceedings.

You may contact the District Court Administrator for additional information regarding this requirement and the availability of parent education programs.

Dated this 16th day of November, 2015 Kimberly Corradi (330991) Attorney for Petitioner Corradi Law Office, LLC 1928 3rd Avenue East Hibbing, MN 55746 218-440-1019 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on September 8, 15 and 22, 2016 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT CIVIL DIVISION Case Type: Civil/Quiet Title Court File No. 58-CV-16-393 SUMMONS Steven A. Christie and Judy B. Christie, Trustees of the Steven A. Christie and Judy B. Christie Revocable Trust dated September

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #578 PINE CITY, MINNESOTA 55063 Monday, August 8, 2016 @ 6:30 P.M. Pine City District Office Board Room “Creating Our Future One Student at A Time” The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District No. 578, Pine City, Minnesota, was held at the Pine City District Office Board Room on Monday, August 8, 2016 for the purpose of conducting regular board business. Chairman Peterson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

Upon Roll Call, the following members were present: Tim Geisler, Steve Odegard, Wendy Leibel, Dan Peterson, Alicia Ascheman,Wally Connaker, Candice Ames.

Also present was Superintendent Annette Freiheit.

Motion by Ames second by Odegard and carried unanimously to approve the agenda.

Positive Happenings/Presentations/Open Forum: Kindle Perkins Kabat from SCRED shared testing data with the board.

Motion by Geisler second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the consent agenda. (a) Approve the July 11, 2016 meeting minutes. (b) Approve the July bills to date as listed. (c) Approve the following electronic fund transfers: Date Amount Transfer from Transfer to Description 15-Jul $250,000.00 MN TRUST MSDLAF+ LIQUID PAYROLL 29-Jul $240,000.00 MN TRUST MSDLAF+ LIQUID PAYROLL 29-Jul $750,000.00 MN TRUST STEARNS BANK CASH FLOW The administration recommends that the School Board approve the following resignations of the following staff: (d) Lisa Leibke, Licensed School Nurse, effective 7/7/16. (e) Anna Potvin, Peer Coach, effective 7/27/16. (f) Kathy Palmer, SPED Paraprofessional, effective 6/25/16.

The administration recommends that the School Board approve the employment of the following staff: (g) Ashley Weber, 5th Grade Teacher, (Step 2, Lane 1), at an annual salary of $37,674, effective 8/24/16. (h) Kevin Cahill, Auditorium Manager (shared position), at an annual salary of $2,000, effective August 29, 2016.

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25, 2000 Plaintiffs, and Yvonne Bruce; Melvyn Bemard Bruce; Sandra Kaye (Bruce) Huddleston and spouse, Leslie Huddleston; Paula May Sauvadon, and spouse, AI Sauvadon; Cynthia Joan (Bruce) Smith; unknown heirs of Dennis Wallace Bruce; Robert A. Bruce and spouse, Teresa Lynn Bruce; Dennis John Bruce; Tammy Lynn Bruce; unknown heirs of Robert Edger Bruce; unknown heirs of Wallace E. Bruce; Roy R. Moore, Jr.; unknown heirs of Roy R. Moore, Jr.; and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, interest or lien in the real estate described in the complaint herein.

Defendants.

THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon plaintiff’s attorney an Answer to the Complaint which is herewith served upon you, within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of such service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Civil cases are subject to Alternative Dispute Resolution processes as provided in Rule 114 of the General Rules of Practice for the District Courts. Alternative Dispute Resolution includes mediation, arbitration, and other processes set forth in the rules. You may contact the Court Administrator for information about these processes and about resources available in your area.

This action involves, affects, or brings into question real property situated in Pine County, Minnesota, legally described as follows: The Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 35, Township 43, Range 18.

The object of this action is to obtain a quiet-title judgment that Plaintiff is the owner, in fee simple, of the above described real property, and that none of the said Defendants have any estate or interested therein or lien thereon.

Dated: 8/12/2016 MARKVE & ZWEIFEL, P.L.L.C. John A. Markve, #264969 Kassandra K. Heinrich, #396510 Attorney for Plaintiff 11318 86th Avenue North Maple Grove, MN 55369 (763) 420-8943 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on September 15, 22 and 29, 2016 SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE

CITY OF ROCK CREEK September 1, 2016 The Rock Creek City Council meeting was called to order at 7:02PM by Mayor Stevens.

Members present: Skip Stevens, Dick Johnson, Joe Babolik, Craig Saari and Pam Hinze.

Others present: Karin Turbeville, Jeff Turbeville, Larry Armit and Tony Wood.

Stevens moved seconded by Saari to amend the agenda, adding Larry Armit to Old Business item b.

Motion carried all ayes.

Johnson motioned seconded by Hinze to approve the August 1, 2016 minutes as sent. Motion passed all ayes.

Hinze motioned seconded by Babolik to approve Ordinance #62 Opting-out of the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.3593 regulating Temporary Family Health Care Dwellings.

Motion carried all ayes.

Babolik moved seconded by Johnson to Deny building permit RCB-16-014. Motion carried all ayes.

Johnson motioned seconded by Babolik to approve an application for a Low Impact Business for parcel #R43.0400.001, Karin Turbeville.

Motion carried all ayes.

Saari motioned seconded by Hinze to make no changes to the Fee Schedule for the City of Rock Creek. Motion carried all ayes.

Hinze motioned seconded by Babolik to approve Ordinance #63.

An ordinance setting the salary and meeting pay for the Mayor and setting the meeting pay for the City Council members.

Section 1: The Mayor shall be paid a monthly salary of $250.00 at the end of each month and shall be paid a meeting pay of $125.00 for each meeting attended; this to be paid annually.

The City Council members shall be paid a meeting pay of $100.00 for each meeting attended; this to be paid annually.

Section 2: The monthly salary established for the Mayor shall take effect November 9, 2016.

The meeting pay established for the Mayor and City Council members shall take effect January 1st, after the next municipal election.

Motion carried all ayes with Saari abstaining.

Hinze motioned seconded by Saari to set the meeting pay for the Planning Commission Chair at $75.00 for each meeting attended; this to be paid annually. To set the meeting pay for the Planning Commission members at $60.00 for

each meeting attended; this to be paid annually. Motion carried all ayes.

Saari motioned seconded by Johnson to increase the hourly wage of the City Clerk Administrator, Deputy Clerk/Caretaker, City Maintenance Operator and Maintenance Help by 3%. Motion carried all ayes.

Saari moved seconded by Babolik to approve the Proposed Tax Levy Collectible in 2017 and to approve the Proposed Budget Summary. Motion carried all ayes.

Saari moved seconded by Hinze to set the Truth-in-Taxation date for Monday, November 28, 2016 at 7PM. Motion carried all ayes.

Hinze moved seconded by Babolik to approve the Resolution Leasing the Rock Creek City Center to the Pine Area Lions for the purpose of having Turkey Bingo.

Motion carried all ayes.

Saari moved seconded by Johnson to remove the application forms from the website, and add For application forms, call the city office Monday – Friday between 8AM – 12 Noon. Motion passed all in favor.

Babolik motioned seconded by Saari to approve payment of check #’s 13739 - 13793 and e-transfers totaling $86,112.10. Motion passed all in favor.

Babolik moved seconded by Johnson to adjourn the Council meeting at 8:52 PM. Motion carried with all ayes.

Sandra Pangerl City Clerk Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on September 22, 2016 CITY OF ROCK CREEK Notice is hereby given that the Rock Creek City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday October 6, 2016 at 7PM at the Rock Creek City Center to take comments on the petition from William R. Brown and Sandra K. Brown requesting the establishment of a cartway for the benefit of the 80 acre property identified as Parcel #43.0029.000.

All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing and be heard on this matter. Letters are also welcome. The City Council shall hold their regular meeting immediately following the public hearing.

Sandra Pangerl City Clerk Administrator PO Box 229 Rock Creek, MN 55067 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on September 22, 2016

(i) Blake Groe, Auditorium Manager (shared position), at an annual salary of $2,000, effective August 29, 2016. (j) Seth Sauter, EBD Community Expert at Vision, (Step 2, Lane 1), at an annual salary of $37,674, effective 8/24/16. (k) Karrieann Kamppi, Licensed School Nurse, (Step 8, Lane 1), at an annual salary of $45,929, contingent on obtaining the School Nurse License.

The administration recommends that the School Board approve the change in employment of the following staff: (l) Kristina Drevecky, changing from Elem SPED Para to HS BLC Para, (Step 9, Lane 7), $19.45 per hour, 7.25 hours per day, effective 9/6/16. (m) Mary Ellen Sauser, changing to .8 Peer Coach and .2 CIS History, effective 8/29/16. as established in the prevailing Staff Agreements.

Motion by Odegard second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the Treasurer’s/Cash Flow Report Update.

Motion by Ascheman second by Leibel and carried unanimously to approve the 2016-17 Crisis Management Call list.

Motion by Ames second by Odegard and carried unanimously to approve the Out of State travel for Nichole Laven.

Motion by Ames second by Geisler and carried unanimously to approve the 2015-16 Annual Report..

Motion by Connaker second by Odegard and carried unanimously to approve the dissolution of Cooperative Sponsorship for Boy’s Hockey with Rush City.

Motion by Connaker second by Leibel and carried unanimously to approve the application for Cooperative Sponsorship for Boy’s Hockey with Rush City and Hinckley-Finlayson Schools.

Motion by Odegard second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve after review Policies 514, 524, & 806 none of which had changes.

ANNUAL POLICY REVIEW 1st reading of policies 410, 413, 414, & 415.

Meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.

Wally Connaker Clerk Published in the Pine City Pioneer on September 22, 2016

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Tax-Forfeited Land Auction 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 30, 2016 at the Courthouse in Pine City, Minnesota.

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FOOTBALL: from page 12 but we can learn a lesson from that. We had a tough week but you have to be ready and you have to make plays. Most of the freshmen got into the game and it was a lesson to them too. You can be third string one minute and next minute you can be in the game. Every week prepare as if you are the starter.”

As both the Mustangs and the Dragons subbed out players, more of the underclassmen from both schools got into the game.

Freshman running back Andrew Graff punched in a short rushing touchdown to get the Dragons on the board late in the night.

“We didn’t have a lot left on the bench after injuries and some guys that weren’t able to play,” Polzine recalled. “Mora’s starters were out of the game so the young guys got a taste on both sides. I was really encouraged on Monday to see our JV beat Mora 30-26, and it’s fun to see those young guys having some success.”

With homecoming now approaching, the Dragons will try to gather themselves to put forth a good showing. Polzine stressed that he wants more from his team in practice this week as the squad prepares for the Gobblers.

“We need to see a commitment, being there, giving us your all,” said Polzine.

“We need to be all-in this week. Be at the morning workouts, study the film, go hard for the entire two hours in practice. Be committed to getting better this week and doing the little things right.”

The festivities of homecoming go throughout the week, and the Dragons will have to deal with a busy schedule as they look to snap a losing streak that extends back to the fall of 2014.

“There are a lot of distractions, but it’s a good distraction,” said Polzine. “Powder puff games, going to volleyball, coronations, it’s all good because it’s school atmosphere, building school spirit, which is a good thing. We have to just be ready to go for those two hours on the field, getting our reps, our mental reps, and making ourselves better.”

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HOMECOMING GAME PREVIEW Dragons vs. Gobblers What are old-growth forests?

BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Matchup: Aitkin Gobblers (2-1) @ Pine City Dragons (0-3)

blers’ opponents have averaged 15 points per game.

Homecoming Date/Time: Friday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. in Pine City

History: The Dragons last beat Aitkin with a 22-7 win back in the fall of 2012. Most of the recent matchups have been very close, with the Gobblers squeaking out wins by one and four points in 2013 and 2014 before picking up a two touchdown victory last year.

Game preview: The Gobblers present another big challenge for Pine City as this is a squad that likes to get after it physically. Aitkin has a knack for winning tight games too, and are coming in off of a 20-14 win over Crosby-Ironton where they had a late goal line stand to preserve victory. The Gobblers have depth and several nice players that are allowed to play on only one side of the ball, which helps keep them fresh. The Gobblers are led by a pair of twin brothers, seniors Wyatt and Jeb Sanford, who play fullback and running back, as well as another hard-charging senior back, Caleb Curtis. Senior quarterback Sam Peterson has been a starter since his sophomore year too, so the offense has a lot of experience and talent. Defensively, in their past two games, the Gob-

Q: A:

What are the characteristics of old-growth forests, and where in Minnesota can you find them?

Quote from the coach: “We need to figure out how to match their physicality,” said Dragon head coach Jared Polzine. “It’s hard to teach that. Our kids can be soft sometimes. Aitkin is a big wrestling school like Mora. They’re big and tough. We talked today about being nice guys in the class room, nice to your mom and your girlfriend, but it’s ok to be a little nasty on the football field. We need to find some guys that can step up and show the others how it’s done.”

Game can be heard on AM 1350 WCMP.

While the characteristics can vary depending on the type of forest, old-growth forests are generally at least 120 years old, having never been significantly disturbed by logging, fire or storms during that time. These forests have a mix of young, old and middle aged trees, and many include very large ones that can measure 2 to 3 feet across. In addition, old-growth forests typically contain large dead standing trees, small gaps in the overhead canopy and lots of woody debris on the forest floor.

Today, less than four percent of Minnesota’s old-growth forests remain, but there are some great examples protected in our state parks and scientific and natural areas. For example, Spring Beauty Northern Hardwoods Scientific and Natural Area, Tettegouche State Park and Itasca State Park all contain stands of old-growth forest. More information and places to visit are available on the DNR website at www.mndnr.gov/ forests_types/oldgrowth.

- Jon Nelson, DNR forest policy and planning supervisor

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to the stovepipe top hat. Rabbit and muskrat furs were also used, but the beaver’s wool was preferred due to its ability to last through all types of weather and to withstand wear and tear. Europeans’ beaver populations were depleted due to over hunting, which drove the demand in the New World with its plentiful supply. The North American fur trade brought American Indians and European-Canadians together in the exchange of native trapped furs for European manufactured goods. The American Indians trapped and killed the animals and prepared the pelts to trade with the Europeans. The French-Canadian voyageurs transported furs and goods along great distances. French, British and Scottish traders also traded with American Indians for furs.

With the help of Ojibwe leaders, Sayer selected a spot for his post that was on a river, on high ground, in an area rich in game, near a source of clay for building fireplace. Sayer’s post on the Snake River was linked to a global trade network, which traded European goods for American Indian furs, foods and services, such as snowshoe making. Cloth and blankets were goods most desired by Ojibwe, along with kettles, iron knives, axe heads and guns.

Beaver fur gets very thick in the winter, so most of the trapping for beaver gets done then. Beaver pelts were transported to high-end London shops, while objects ranging from British blankets and Asian silks to North African ostrich plumes were shipped to North America. Tuma-Hansen explained that prices were even set in beavers. The price for a metal kettle was seven beavers.

Sayer married a daughter of an Ojibwe leader, Ma-mongazida. Such family ties also helped working relationships between fur traders and American Indians who supplied furs to the posts. Children of such unions felt the pull of both worlds. Some became part of their fathers’ white world, while others remained in their Indian families. In a similar fashion, some white men forsook their American Indian wives and moved back to their motherlands, while others realized that this was now their home.

“This was one of the rare times when white people come into contact with native people and they don’t want to change them,” Tuma-Hansen said. “Mr. Sayer depended on natives continuing to hunt and gather, because that’s how he made his living. He didn’t want to civilize them, to turn them into farmers. Without hunting, he would be broke, his business would go bust. So this was a very unique time in history, when people of different races mingled and got along. Everyone taught each other new ways of doing things and it gave rise to a whole new group of people called Metis – that’s French for mixed. In current time we have people, things and ideas from around the world. And this has been going on for hundreds of years: that people have been trading and exchanging what we have for

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Jackson Buxton gives a demonstration about wild rice to visitors at the Festival of the Voyageur, as he has been doing for the past four years.

what we want.”

Tuma-Hansen has always loved history. She was hired by the Minnesota Historical Society right out of college, where she studied history. She has been conducting tours at the Fur Post for 10 years.

“I love that I get to make other people love history as much as I do,” Tuma-Hansen said. “If I could live at any time in history, it would be in a Native tribe precontact.”

American Indians also introduced Europeans to wild rice, corn, and other native foods and birch bark canoes. Sayer’s post on the Snake River was part of the wild rice department. Families stored 100 pounds of rice for each member of the family.

Jackson Buxton has been giving presentations about wild rice at the Festival of the Voyageur for the past four years.

“I’ve been passing by here for years but never knew it even existed,” Buxton said.

Buxton conducted research into his background and learned about his Native American and voyageur heritage. He said he loves re-enacting, and teaching visitors about the four stages of wild rice: gathering, drying and cleaning, parching, jigging and winnowing.

“Wild rice is not rice, but a rye grain,” he explained.“It’s highly valuable and one can survive solely on it.”

The kids help to clean it and they also dance the rice.

“It was a big trade item,” Buxton said. “All of the relatives would come together, sometimes as many as 40, and harvested as much of it as they could. It came in very handy during the bad times.” Buxton explained that if properly processed and stored, it can last 10 years.

Along with wild rice, maple sugar was also very valuable. “They didn’t have any seasoning,” Buxton explained. “Their herbs were medicinal, they didn’t waste them in food preparation. So maple sugar was the main seasoning. Hunters would also eat it for quick energy.”

One of the many families that took in the Festival was the Adair family, which consisted of Becca, Jacob and their seven young daughters. They drove from Anoka to visit Jacob’s parents, who are staying at the Pokegama RV Park for the summer. “We homeschool our children, so this is a good learning opportunity for the girls,” Becca said.

“I liked touching the furs the most,” said their young daughter Nadiya.

The Festival of the Voyageur takes places on the third weekend in September of each year. The North West Company Fur Post is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and is also available for guided tours and special events. The Fur Post provides a journey back in time without the need for a time machine.

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bridge, the dump box struck the bridge.

The resulting crash caused the truck to be totaled and sent both the driver and passenger to North Memorial Hospital by helicopter. Their injuries were described as non-life threatening by the Minnesota State Patrol.

NO STRUCTURAL DAMAGE The Minnesota Department of Transportation has carried out two inspections of the County Road 11 bridge since the crash took place.

According to MnDOT District 1 Project Engineer Andrew Deming, a MnDOT bridge inspector was on site the day of the crash to do a preliminary investigation and determined there was no structural damage to the bridge.

“A more thorough investigation was conducted [Thursday, Sept. 15], and again no structural damage was found,” Deming said.

Deming said that this is the first serious construction-related injury on the I-35 construction project between Pine City and Hinckley. He noted that the passenger of the Freightliner was in critical condition after the crash, but said he has not been updated on the status of the driver or passenger.

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Clean-up crew doing God’s work in the community On Sunday morning Sept. 11 many yellow-shirted members of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Pine City were in church and around town participating in an ELCA national event. The event was called GWOH - GODS WORK OUR HANDS. Many projects were accomplished for local, national and world outreach. This crew did God’s work for a special lady in the neighborhood by helping her with some yard work.

Pictured are Isaac and Justin Jahnz, Carole Pederson, Sue and Mark Osterdyk, Bette Christenson and the Terry and Ani James family.

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Mary Jo Mettler named 2016 Citizen of the Year STAFF REPORT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

The Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce has named Mary Jo Mettler the 2016 Outstanding Citizen of the Year.

Through the nomination process each year, members of the community write letters to the Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce to nominate individuals they feel are deserving of this award. A panel of community members is then tasked with reviewing the letters to select the best candidate.

“This year was a tough selection process as there were many wonderful letters praising the good works of our citizens,” said Becky Schueller, executive director for the Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce.

Mettler and her husband Dave relocated to Pine City from Hinckley a number of years ago and became actively involved in a number of community groups. Mettler was instrumental in helping to create the Pine Center for the Arts and served as a charter member of the Art Center Board of Directors. Her background as an Accounting Instructor and as

the Dean of Academic Affairs at Pine Technical College provided the much needed guidance in developing a new organization.

A few short years later she extended her gifts to A Place for You and played a pivotal role in the foundation of that organization as well. She invested her time, energy and talents into the acquisition of the building and provided sound guidance in the early years as the financial advisor for the shelter.

As one letter writer put it: “She is naturally modest, does not seek the limelight or recognition, so she will probably hate it if this nomination is successful.... that aside, Mary Jo’s constant drive at civic improvement and community service has resulted in making Pine City a better place across a wide front of social and cultural efforts.”

The public is invited to attend a reception honoring Mary Jo Mettler as the 2016 Citizen of the Year. The reception will be held on Sunday, Oct. 2 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. at the North West Company Fur Post. RSVP’s are appreciated by calling 320-322-4040 or emailing info@pinecitychamber. com.

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Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Becky Schueller (right) congratulates Mary Jo Mettler, the 2016 Citizen of the Year.

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