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Deputy requests law change to curb thefts

BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

A Pine County Sheriff’s Office deputy has suggested that Pine City add a loitering ordinance in order to tamp down crime in the city, but council members expressed concern that such a measure

might cause more problems than it would solve.

On April 6, Pine County Deputy Garret Munson came before the city council to report on law enforcement efforts in the city.

“In Pine City we’ve been having a lot of vehicle thefts and a lot of thefts from

vehicles,” Munson said. “One vehicle was even set on fire – and another one, roughly $10,000 worth of tools were stolen.”

Munson said that some of the tools were recovered, and the trail of evidence points towards a person from the Twin Cities who is suspected of hitting

different towns across the state carrying out similar thefts.

Munson said that some local individuals are also suspected of carrying out some of the thefts.

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ATVs on Pine County roads?

BY HENRY FISCHER NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

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Student talents go on display at art show Visitors marvel at the wide range of topics, visual ideas and impressive talent that Pine City High School art students had to share with the public at the annual high school art show on April 11.

Pine County officials are considering expanding the use of all terrain vehicles on county highways in an effort to keep them out of roadside ditches.

County Engineer Mark LeBrun said commissioners prefer to keep ATVs out of roadside ditches because of the damage they cause.

LeBrun said the trend of counties in Northern Minnesota seems to be to allow both classes of ATVs to operate on county roads, subject to the minimum requirements of state law with regard to age of operator, headlights, brake lights, etc.

County Administrator David Minke noted that Class

2ATVs (side by side) currently can ride on the extreme right-hand side of the road and shoulder. Minke said the Pine County Board will schedule a public hearing on a new draft ordinance, perhaps sometime in May. County officials also would like to work with ATV clubs and others on education.

Youth aged 12-15 can now operate an ATV on a roadway if they possess a valid ATV safety certificate and are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian riding a separate ATV. Vehicles not considered ATVs include golf carts, mini-trucks, dune buggies, gokarts, and vehicles designed and used specifically for lawn maintenance, agriculture, logging or mining in Minnesota.

‘Privy pickers’ seek buried treasure in backyards

BY BARBARA CHRISTENSEN

Mark and Brian took turns digging deeper and deeper into the brown sandy soil of a long buried and forgotten outhouse hole. They were bottle diggers or, as we called them, privy pickers, seeking long buried treasure. I along with several other enthusiastic onlookers sat on lawn chairs around the hole waiting expectantly. What treasure will they find buried deep in this Pine City back yard?

‘Clink’, Mark’s shovel had hit an

object. He carefully dug out a clear glass bottle, wiped away the soil and handed it to Brian. The raised lettering on the bottle said Breckenridge Pharmacy, Pine City, Minnesota. The bottle, a historical treasure of Pine City’s past, was perfectly preserved. We onlookers clapped and cheered.

Before indoor plumbing became available and affordable, everyone had privies or outhouses in their backyards. With no public dumps or garbage services, items no longer needed or useful were often

thrown down the privy hole. After many years the outhouse organic matter decomposed into soil, but the non-organic items remained intact.

Mark returned to his digging, finding broken china cups, dishes, an old decorative spoon, part of an old washing machine wringer, tobacco tins with labels still legible, nonhuman bones, a doll’s torso and leg, jars and their lids, clam shells and crockery.

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This collection of antique bottles was recovered from a privy site on 2nd Ave. SE in Pine City this past October.

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I-35 work underway this week STAFF REPORT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Travelers heading north from Pine City will need to include possible construction delays in their travel plans this spring, summer and fall.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) reports that early in the day April 11 crews closed down northbound I-35 two miles south of Hinckley and set up the southbound lanes in a head-to-head traffic configuration.

Both directions of traffic will continue to flow through the construction area head-to-head until construction ends, which is estimated to take place on Oct. 27.

MnDOT notes that motorists should expect delays, especially on weekends.

Work will include replacing the surface pavement and installing a new guardrail from one mile south of County Road 11 to 1.8 miles north of Hwy 23.

Crews will also replace the St. Croix Valley railroad bridge (two miles south of Hwy 48), and install new approach panels to the bridge.

The total estimated cost of the project is $27,034,314.

WORK ZONE AWARENESS The Minnesota Department of Transportation will observe National Work Zone Awareness Week April 11-15 to reinforce the message that motorists should be constantly alert and prepared for unexpected changes in and around work zones.

About 200 active work zones are scheduled throughout the state this construction season. A work zone is an area where highway construction, maintenance or utility work is being done. Last year, 10 fatalities and 1,684 crashes happened in Minnesota work zones.

“All of the fatalities were motorists and their passengers, although in previous years there have been maintenance crew workers who have lost their lives, been injured or had close calls,” said Jay Hietpas, director for the Office of Traffic, Safety and Technology.

“Most of these fatalities and crashes were the result of driver inattention and speeding, both behaviors we can change.”

Superintendent search takes step back

Pine City School Board members are considering their options after their top two candidates for the position of school superintendent turned down offers from the Pine City School District.

Pine City School Board Chair Dan Peterson said that one candidate took a superintendent position in a different school district, and the other chose to remain in his current position.

The school board has tentatively offered the position to their third-ranked candidate, and that person was reportedly considering the offer at press time.

At a special meeting on April 11, school board members discussed what they will do if this candidate does not accept the position.

School board members agreed that several of the other applicants for the position would be strong candidates. However, if the board cannot agree on a suitable candidate who is willing to accept the position, they may seek an interim superintendent while they reboot the long-term search process.

Current Superintendent Wayne Gilman is set to resign from the position at the end of the school year.

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Hietpas said MnDOT works to alert motorists of the work zone and sets safe speeds. He said when entering work zones, motorists should obey the posted speed limits, pay attention to signs and flaggers, be patient and not drive distracted.

“These work zones exist because we’re making roads better and safer,” Hietpas said. “We’re just asking that people look for the work zones, slow down and put down their cellphones and other distractions.”

County looks to have auditor appointed

BY HENRY FISCHER NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Pine County officials plan to seek special state legislation next year to enable the Pine County Board to appoint the auditor-treasurer instead of the voters.

County Administrator David Minke noted that in 26 of Minnesota’s 87 counties, the auditor or auditor-treasurer is appointed by their respective county boards.

Most of those counties made the change through special legislation that generally required that at least four of the five commissioners support a resolution for appointing the position. The proposed legislation also would allow the current elected office holder to continue in office until their term expires, and provides for a reverse referendum.

According to a 2014 Minnesota House Research Report, 70 of Minnesota’s 87 counties have made one or more changes in county offices. “Most of those changes were not made under general law, but rather were made by special legislation,” Minke added. “Such was the case in 2002 when Pine County made the office of county recorder appointed through special legislation.”

Pine County Auditor-Treasurer Cathy Clemmer’s term will expire at the end of 2018. She has not decided whether to seek re-election, but encouraged discussion in the interim, to benefit long-range planning.

Kanabec County officials also are having similar discussions about making their auditor-treasurer appointive rather than elective, noting that the position requires special skills in managing public finance.

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Hallan attends D.C. conference Pine County Commissioner Steve Hallan, Pine County, member of the Central Minnesota Joint Powers Board, attended the National Association of Workforce Boards annual conference in Washington, DC, March 12-15.

Members of the Central Minnesota Delegation also visited the Hill and met with US Senator Al Franken, and Congressmen Rick Nolan and Tom Emmer.

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Quilting Anyone?

Anyone who would like to rent a plot(s) in the Pine City Community Garden this spring and summer should attend the registration/orientation meeting on Thursday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pine County Courthouse Board Room in Pine City.

The garden is located at Challeen Park at 10 SE 3rd St. Master Gardeners are available to mentor community gardeners with garden planning and answering questions throughout the growing season. For more information contact Paul at 320-629-6213 or the Pine County Extension office at 800- 657-3813 Ext. #3.

The Pine City Public Library invites quilters to meet the third Friday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the community room. The first meeting will be Friday, April 15. Come enjoy machine or hand quilting.

Quilters must bring their own sewing machine, fabric and supplies. Stay for the day or just drop in. Tables and chairs will be provided and light refreshments served courtesy of the Friends of the Pine City Public Library. Call 763-392-0720 or email vsorn@ecrlib.org with any questions.

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We R Able band weaving class Dino Dig with ECFE Early Childhood Family Education invites families with children between ages 2-7 to the Dino Dig on Thursday, April 14 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. in the Pine City Elementary School multi-purpose room. Enjoy dino activities, crafts and games and a snack. Children must attend with an adult. For more information call 320-629-4030.

ECE annual business meeting East Central Energy (ECE) members will learn what their electric cooperative is doing to keep customers “Connected 24/7” when they attend ECE’s 80th Annual Business Meeting on Thursday, April 14 at the Braham Event Center, 655 8th St. SW, and via live video at the ECE Superior Service Center, 3617 E. Baumgartner Road, Superior, Wisconsin. Registration begins at 5 p.m. at both locations. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. For more information visit eastcentralenergy.com or call 1-800-254-7944.

Signing night at PTCC Current and former students of American Sign Language (ASL), along with deaf members of the community, are invited to participate in a signing night at Pine Technical & Community College in the student lounge on Thursday, April 14 from 6:30-8 p.m. For more information go to www.pine.edu or email Kathy Krier at krierk@pine.edu.

Beginning band weaving will be taught by Valorie Arrowsmith through We R Able at the SCRED building on Friday, April 15 from 5-7:30 p.m. at 425 S. Dana Ave. in downtown Rush City. Participants will learn how to weave on inkle looms that are already warped and ready to use. For those who wish to work on their project longer than the time available in class, open studio time is available from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 16. Preregistration is required

by April 14; call 320-358-1211.

The Northern Exposures Photography Club invites the public to view the images they have created over the past year on the big screen of the Paradise Theatre in Mora. Enjoy a slide show of local photographers’ works put to music. The free show begins at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 16. For questions email megilchrist@frontier.com.

Pokegama Lake Association The monthly meeting of the Pokegama Lake Association will be Saturday, April 16 at 9 a.m. with coffee and rolls at 8:30 a.m. Prospective members are welcome at 12965 Lake Line Road. Contact lmclean111@ gmail.com for information.

APRIL 17 American Legion Spring Bingo The American Legion Auxiliary is sponsoring Spring Bingo on Sunday, April 17 at 2 p.m. at the Pine City American Legion.

There will be ham raffle, drawings and 75 percent payout on coverall. Proceeds will be used for youth programs and veterans projects. Call Linda at 651334-8789 with any questions.

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APRIL 15 & 16 Crane count and clean-up at Crex A crane count training session, for both new and returning sandhill crane counters, will take place Friday, April 15 from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by actual crane counting the next morning, Saturday, April 16, 5:30 to 7:30 a.m., with free breakfast served afterwards. After breakfast, at 9 a.m., help pick up trash along the roadsides and trails of Crex Meadows and Fish Lake Wildlife Areas, and spiffy up the Crex Meadows Wildlife Education and Visitor Center and the grounds around it. A complimentary hearty lunch will be served at noon as a thankyou. Registration is required; contact: dlarsen@hazelden.org, visit www.crexmeadows.org, or call 715-483-9603.

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‘Serving Our Seniors’ tour

PCAC presents ‘Sirens of the 60s’

On Thursday, April 14, 4:30 p.m. at the Hinckley City Hall Community Room, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar’s office will present as part of a statewide “Serving Our Seniors” staff tour. Klobuchar’s staff will highlight resources and services available to Minnesota seniors and discuss Klobuchar’s policy priorities to help aging Americans and their caregivers. The forum will also feature listening sessions to ensure that input is brought back to Washington. Visit klobuchar.senate. gov for more information.

The Pine City Arts Council is sponsoring “Sirens of the 60s,” a musical presentation featuring the girl singers of the Hit Parade, on Saturday, April 16, 7 p.m., at the Pine City High School auditorium. Join Colleen Raye, Debbie O’Keefe and Katie Gearty as they bring their talents to the stage to perform classic 60s tunes from the female artists of the era. Tickets are available at the Pine City Community Ed office, The Flower Box or Cabin Coffee’s. Call 320629-4030 or visit www.ColleenRaye.com for more information.

IRRIGATION SERVICE MANAGER Turbo Turf is currently seeking hard working, customer friendly, reliable candidates for it full time Service Manager Position. Employee is responsible for installation, scheduling, and service of lawn irrigation systems and landscaping. EEO. Applications available at Koosman Homes, 2320 E Highway 12, Suite 1, Willmar, MN or email chadturboturf@gmail.com with resume. Chad cell 320-295-1411.

The next meeting of the Pine City Area History Association will be held Sunday, April 17 at 2 p.m. in the meeting room of the Pine City Public Library.

The topic will be “Shades of Change,” a look at the impact on the Pine City area when I-35 came to town. The public is invited to bring items related to the topic to share. For more information call 320-322-9208 or e-mail pcahistory@gmail.com.

APRIL 18 U.S. Air Force Band On Monday, April 18 the public is invited to a free performance by the United States Air Force Band in the Pine City High School auditorium at 7 p.m.

Northern Exposures The Northern Exposures Photo Club will meet on Monday, April 18 at 7 p.m. at the Kanabec History Center in Mora. Members will share their images for this month’s theme, “Macro or Close-up.” The program will be, “What’s in your bag?” Members will bring their camera bags and share their accessories with the club. The public is invited. Contact wmehlan@hotmail.com with any questions.

APRIL 19 Rep. Nolan mobile offices Members of U.S. Congressman Rick Nolan’s (MN-8) staff will be available to meet with constituents during “Congress Comes to You” meetings on Tuesday, April 19 at Park Manor Apartments, Senior Dining

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in Braham at 11 a.m., followed by a meeting at Braham City Hall at 1 p.m. For additional dates/locations visit http://nolan.house.gov/congress-comesto-you-schedule.

APRIL 19 & 20 Memorial blood drives There will be Memorial Blood Centers blood drives in Hinckley at Daggett’s IGA on Tuesday, April 19, 3-6 p.m., as well as Hinckley-Finlayson High Schoool on Wednesday, April 20, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information or to sign up to donate, call 1-888-GIVE-BLD or visit www.MBC.org.

APRIL 22-24 Paradise Theatre Film Festival The Paradise Community Theatre of Mora presents their 4th annual film festival, “Hidden Gems,” Friday through Sunday, April 22, 23 and 24. The film lineup represents movies from a variety of genres and are appropriate for a wide range of audiences. Also, local artist Keith Raivo will show a movie each day that documents the making of a series of his metal sculptures and will be on hand to explain some of the creative process. Admission is free. Visit www.paradise-theatre.com for showtimes and descriptions.

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MEETINGS THURSDAY 4/14 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 VFW Auxiliary: Pine City VFW Post #4258, 6:30 p.m.

SATURDAY 4/16 Model RR club: Askov, 10 a.m., Pine County History Museum SUNDAY 4/17 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m.

MONDAY 4/18 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m.

AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church TUESDAY 4/19 Pine County Board: Pine City, Pine County Courthouse, 10 a.m.

Pine City VFW: Pine City, VFW Post #4258, 7:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY 4/20 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Focus on Ability: 1:30 p.m., Chisago Co. Snr. Ctr., North Branch AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center

APRIL 23 Super Art Saturday at PCftA The public is invited to Super Art Saturday classes at Pine Center for the Arts, 265 5th St. SE, Pine City, on Saturday, April 23. Make wire rings with Lisa Bremer from 10 to 11 a.m., then from 1 to 3 p.m. create a beautiful painted wine glass based on the artwork of instructor Charlene Herrick. No experience is necessary. For cost or to register, call 320-629-4924 or visit www.pinecenter.org.

Priscilla Shirer simulcast at PCEFC On Saturday, April 23 the public is invited to a Priscilla Shirer simulcast from 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Pine City Evangelical Free Church. Shirer is the leading actress in the movie “War Room” and ministers to women around the world on the expository teaching of the word of God. To learn more, visit lifeway.com. For tickets or information call PCEFC at 320-629-2584.

SENIOR DINING April 18 - 21 Monday: Deviled pork chop, oven roasted potatoes, creamed corn, wheat bread, pudding Tuesday: Flower Garden Party- chicken salad on a bun, vegetable soup, blooming fruit medley, lemon cake Wednesday: Roast beef with horseradish, whipped potatoes with gravy, Scandinavian blend vegetable, wheat dinner roll, banana Thursday: Specials of the Day Friday: Chicken a la king, baking powder biscuit, peas and carrots, orange wedges, Krispie bar 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.

‘Life on the Mississippi’ On Saturday, April 23 Don Shelby will perform as Mark Twain in “Life on the Mississippi” at 7:30 p.m. at the Richard G. Hardy Performing Arts Center in Cambridge. Shelby has studied Mark Twain’s life and work thoroughly and brings to life Twain’s quick wit and story-telling ability. For tickets or more information visit hardycenter. com or call 763-689-6189.

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It’s what you do with what you’ve got

It’s really been something to look out the window these last couple weeks and feel like you’re in the middle of a well-shaken snowglobe – big, white flakes fluttering down and whirling around and around.

These gouts of snow haven’t stuck around very long, but they do keep coming – and this is getting to the point where you start to wonder if that “spring” thing they keep talking about is going to make an appearance anytime soon.

I was reminded Editor’s Though, just yesterday that we have Soapbox had some pretty nice weather up until now – we kind Mike of got our April in February, so I guess it’s only fair Gainor that we get our February in April. But if April decides it wants to be plain old April again, that would be just fine with me.

PROGRESS... AND REGRESS Every once in a while the technology that makes our lives easier gets ornery. I came into the office on Sunday afternoon to try to get a jump on the week, and realized pretty quickly that my computer was acting very, very strangely. Then it wasn’t acting like much of anything at all, offering just a big, ugly gray screen of doom. Now, we have workarounds, and I’m typing these words on a computer borrowed from another office (thanks, Sheryl!), but it sure put a hitch in my giddyup.

The big problem is that any emails that I didn’t get a chance to respond to on Friday, or that came in this past weekend, are now lost in space. That’s very frustrating. If you did happen to send something in during that timeframe, please send it in again. I apologize, and thank you for your patience.

In the meantime, there’s nothing to do but make the best of it. Whenever there’s a minor setback like this, it reminds me of an old tune my dad tends to break into from time to time.

“It’s whatcha do with whatcha got, You never mind how much you’ve got, It’s whatcha do with what you’ve got That pays off in the end!”

HELP TELL PINE CITY’S STORIES We’re always on the lookout for good writers (and photographers) for the Pioneer.

There’s a lot happening in Pine City, and a lot of great stories out there we’d love for you to help us discover. Every time I get out into the community I hear of three or four items that make me think – wow! That would make a great story! And there just aren’t enough hours in the day to follow up on them all. So, please consider this an invitation. If you’d like to get involved in any way, shape or form, just send me an email at editor@pinecitymn.com.

State should embrace clean water plan VERN RASMUSSEN, JR. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES

As Minnesotans, we take pride in our state’s bountiful rivers, lakes and streams. Our state flag prominently features the Mississippi River, our cars sport license plates touting our “10,000 lakes” (real Minnesotans know the actual number is closer to 12,000, but we don’t like to brag), and even the name “Minnesota” is derived from a Dakota Sioux word meaning “clear blue water.” Those of us lucky enough to live here recognize the valuable role Minnesota’s waters play in the state’s economy and quality of life.

However, as mayor of Albert Lea, I know that clean water doesn’t come cheap. As the state imposes new regulations aimed at improving water quality, cities across Minnesota will need to spend millions of dollars to upgrade their wastewater treatment facilities – costs that are then transferred to the businesses and homeowners in our communities.

Cities cannot shoulder this burden alone.

That is why I urge the Legislature to support Governor Dayton’s plan to include $167 million in the bonding bill for clean water infrastructure grant and loan programs for cities. Wastewater facilities are the kind of core infrastructure that government has the responsibility to provide, a necessity that should not be overlooked. Republicans and Democrats alike should have no qualms about supporting the Governor’s proposal. They should seize this opportunity to use it as a solid foundation of a fair and balanced bonding bill that would benefit the entire state.

According to reports from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Environmental Protection Agency, Minnesota is facing an estimated $11 billion in water infrastructure costs over the next 20 years. Gov. Dayton’s proposal is a signal that the state is willing to partner with local governments in the effort to achieve clean water for all Minnesotans. I encourage other lawmakers to follow his lead and support state funding for clean water infrastructure.

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The need to update old wastewater systems and meet new water quality standards is particularly prevalent in Greater Minnesota. As I talk with fellow mayors across the state, this topic often comes up as one of the biggest concerns facing their cities. While metro-area communities are able to pool their resources into the Metropolitan Council for water services, most rural cities must maintain their own individual facilities. In Albert Lea, we have estimated that it will cost between $8 million and $30 million to do the renovations necessary to comply with new regulations. Water and sewer rates would have to double or even triple in order for our city to foot this bill.

In addition to impacting homeowners, many of whom are on fixed incomes, hefty rate increases will have a negative effect on the state’s economic growth. In Albert Lea, we have several food-based businesses that use large amounts of water and therefore pay a majority of the costs to run our wastewater facility. However, if rates continue to rise it will be difficult to attract new or expanding businesses that could easily bring their operations – and jobs – to nearby Iowa, Wisconsin or North Dakota. I don’t want outrageously high utility costs to become a barrier to economic growth in my community or others in Greater Minnesota.

Minnesota’s waters are a benefit to our entire state, so everyone must work together to keep them clean. Cities like Albert Lea are more than willing to do our part in protecting the state’s lakes and rivers, but we will not be successful without the state as a strong partner.

Gov. Dayton should be commended for taking the lead on this issue and making clean water infrastructure one of his top bonding priorities. His proposal is a positive sign that the state and local governments can work together to improve water quality — without bankrupting the communities on the front lines of providing water services.

Vern Rasmussen Jr. is the mayor of Albert Lea and a member of the Board of Directors for the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities.

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New funding provides Pine County mobile mental health crisis services STAFF REPORT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

The Minnesota Department of Human Services reports that mental health crisis services provided in a person’s home will soon be available in Pine County and throughout the state.

Pine, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec and Mille Lacs counties will receive $485,750 in mobile mental health crisis grants, part of more than $13.6 million recently awarded to local service providers by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

The funding, which includes an additional $3 million provided by the 2015 Legislature, makes services available to children and adults in all 87 counties. Two tribal nations – the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and the Red Lake Nation – will now provide their own services.

Although much of Minnesota has had mobile crisis services for years, in large geographic areas of the state these services were not available.

“When people are in crisis, they need the right help right away,” said Human Services Commissioner Emily Johnson Piper. “Mobile mental health crisis services provide that help to people wherever they are.

Sometimes people need to go to the hospital, and sometimes other mental health services would be more appropriate. With these grants, mental health teams can offer that flexibility statewide.”

Mobile crisis services are mental health teams who offer psychiatric services to individuals at home and at other locations outside the traditional clinical setting.

The teams provide a rapid response and will work to assess the individual, resolve crises and link people to needed services.

Research has shown that not only are mobile crisis services effective at keeping people in crisis from needing psychiatric hospitalization, they are also better than hospitalization at linking people in crisis to outpatient services and are effective in finding hardto-reach individuals. As a result, four out of five people who receive mobile mental health services do not go to the hospital.

In 2015, Minnesota had 27 crisis teams available to provide mobile mental health crisis services to adults and children, their families or guardians and supporters. That number will increase to 34 with the new

grants. Many areas will have expanded coverage, and several counties that previously were not covered will now receive services.

Hours of coverage vary, with most teams providing services after hours and weekends. The Department of Human Services plans to have all teams available 24/7 by 2018.

The increased grant money was included in $46 million new mental health funding approved by the 2015 Legislature – the largest investment in state history to create a comprehensive system of mental health care in the state. The grants for mobile crisis are one part of a range of additional crisis services that over the next four years will include increasing the availability of crisis beds and a statewide crisis number.

“We need to create a continuum of care for mental health, one where people have access to the right care at the right time,” said Piper Johnson. “Mobile crisis services are one important piece to that.”

Other regions and tribal governments receiving mental health crisis grants include: Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd and Wadena counties ($708,770); Anoka County ($363,920); Becker County and White Earth Nation ($370,000), Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard and Lake of the Woods counties ($530,710); Benton, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright counties ($819,350); Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Pope, Stevens and Traverse counties ($742,465); Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Rice, Sibley and Watonwan counties ($848,370); Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis counties ($1,245,260); Carver, Scott and McLeod counties ($971,405); Clay, Otter Tail and Wilkin counties ($879,000); Cottonwood, Jackson, Nobles, Rock and Pipestone counties ($372,900); Dakota County ($294,791); Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona counties ($919,780); Hennepin County ($742,840); Kandiyohi, Meeker, Renville, Chippewa, Swift and Lac Qui Parle counties ($513,220); Kittson, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake and Roseau counties ($880,590); Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe ($106,280); Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Redwood and Yellow Medicine counties ($394,380); Ramsey County ($512,670); Red Lake Nation ($289,060); Washington County ($222,880); Metro Children’s Crisis Services ($74,750).

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The recreational vehicle driver does not need a special driver’s license, but please keep in mind the statutory definition of a “Recreational vehicle combination” found in M.S.S. 169.011 Subdivision 62 (a).

This law says that a “Recreational vehicle combination” means a combination of vehicles consisting of a full-size pickup truck or a recreational truck-tractor attached by means of a kingpin and fifth-wheel coupling to a middle vehicle which has hitched to it a trailer. And (b) For purposes of this subdivision, a “kingpin and fifth-wheel coupling” is a coupling between a middle vehicle and a towing full-size pickup truck or a recreational truck-tractor. Please note that a simple ball hitch for the first trailer does not meet the legal requirements.

Please make sure that all trailers are properly secured, safety chains are attached and lights are properly working. When towing, reduce your speeds and increase your following distance.

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Wayward cow takes tour of town 10 Years Ago, 2006

Pogones, Clay Fisher, Eric Shuey, Nic Westing, Kris Moulton, Shane Youngbauer, Travis Tacheny, Aaron Sweeney, John Kleppe and Nick Dahl.

Seventh grader Scott Brown, son of Ann and Gar Crider, and fourth grader Brandon Mattison, son of Barb Osborn and David Mattison, are Student Achievers of the week. Both boys are excellent students who are positive role models for their classmates.

A woman who spent many years raising large cats and exotic animals was killed by a Bengal tiger at her home 14 miles east of Sandstone.

Cynthia Gamble, 52, Duxbury, was found dead in the tiger’s cage at about 5:17 p.m. by a man who had gone to her home to Years help do a controlled burn.

Ago The autopsy Donna report shows Gamble died Heath of suffocation and loss of blood and the death was ruled accidental.

The Pine City School Walk for Diabetes has, for the past two years, set the state record in funds raised by schools that hold the event. By Friday morning, April 7, the day of this year’s walk, $20,000 had been donated. Jennifer Williams from the American Diabetes Association attended Pine City’s walk to learn why it’s so successful. “Wow,” she said, when asked to describe the event. “It is amazing ... so much community support. The staff is so involved. It’s not like you see at other schools.” The average amount raised at most Minnesota School Walks for Diabetes is $5,000.

The Pine County Highway Department ended the year on a positive note, its revenue exceeding expenditures by almost $1 million.

The Dragons baseball team is senior-loaded this year and coach Keith Linzmeier is expecting to reach his 200th win soon. Team members are Corbin Peters, Derek Peterson, Craig Dickey, Nick Peterson, Steven Linzmeier, Drew

25 Years Ago, 1991 A wayward cow made its way back to its trailer after taking a quick tour of Pine City Tuesday morning. The cow was waiting to be marked when it got away.

It took a look at downtown from Third Avenue before heading south along the railroad tracks.

It was able to get about 100 yards away before being successfully corralled.

Newly elected directors of the Pine City Country Club board of directors were Bob Brotten, Greg Sheehy and Ray Kosbab.

Other members of the board are Wally Connaker, Dave Odle, Mary Ellen Sauser and Sheryl Lund. Butch Nicoll of Nicoll’s cafe has leased the kitchen at the club and will be providing the food service. Jim O’Leary is club manager and Jim Nelson is assistant manager.

Susan Svoboda modeled the wedding gown worn by her mother, Betty Pitzen, during the Lioness Fashion Show. The show featured gowns from the late 1800s to the present.

It appears that an electrical connection caused the fire in a bedroom in the Ted Nelson home. Firemen worked to prevent the fire from spreading to an adjacent building.

Two Magic Johnson standup figures given away by Kentucky Fried Chicken were won

by Justin Jahnz and Joe Bock.

Crafter Gail Johnson’s wooden spoons say welcome in 10 languages. She began painting

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Loading the log wagon This photograph shows loggers in the process of loading up a log wagon. On the left of the wagon can be seen the ramp with which they rolled each log up and onto the cart, and in the loggers’ hands are the log hooks which they used to move the lumber around. Visit the Pine City Pioneer office and explore a historical display of photos capturing Pine City’s logging past, courtesy of local historian Jim Foster.

the attractive wall hangings as gifts and had so many people ask about them that she now markets them at craft shows.

According to Gail, her Irish and Swedish spoons are the best sellers.

50 Years Ago, 1966 Award winners at the second annual FFA Parents and Sons banquet were Charles Cummings, the DeKalb winner; Robert Stransky, the Star Greenband award; Robert Reiser, the Star Chapter Farmer award and Tim Erhart was selected as the outstanding speaker of the chapter.

David Mansavage was re-elected commander of the VFW Post.

Pete Siebold, owner of the Taystee Freez, was burned on both arms, hands and one leg during a grease fire in the deep fryer.

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Washenbecker, Pine City, on the birth of their son on April 18.

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The warm weather this week brought everyone out with the hoe and rake. Most Pine City folks take considerable pride in their premises and the yards and lawns are fast being cleaned up and put in shape for summer.

The automobile club met in Madden’s store last Tuesday evening. The members will form a “chuck-hole” club this spring and travel the nearby roads to fill up any bad holes in them.

The smoke house on the Henry Stephan place in Beroun burned, destroying quite a number of hams. John Chalupsky responded and extinguished the blaze with a couple of pails of water after upending the building.

Melford Swanson and Vernon Buirge moved their Implement Shop from the Biedermann building to the Challeen Building and will open for business at that location.

Chief Dick Kowalke of the Pine City Fire Department has announced that an inspection of the businesses will take place to “clean up the bad spots” before the annual state inspection by the Fire Marshal’s office.

This inspection is hoped to give the city and especially the business section, a high record on the Fire Marshal’s inspection chart.

Remember silk hosiery? The Fair Store in Pine City was offering Rollins pure silk fashion

100 Years Ago, 1916

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

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BUSINESS VISIT: Pine Insurance Agency At Pine Insurance Agency, we believe in the principle of “Value + Service” to meet the needs of our clients. As an independent insurance agency, we will work to find you the best coverage for the best price, selected from over 50 insurance providers. We make them compete for your business. Visit us at our new and expanded location in the Northridge Center here in Pine City for a no obligation quote for Auto, Business, Health, Home or Life Insurance.

For more information contact: Mike Anderson Phone: 320.629.2515 Online: www.pineagency.us

BUSINESS VISIT: Carpet Unlimited Carpet Unlimited opened its doors in a new location earlier this year as a resident of the Northridge Center complex. Located on the north end, the store has ample room for displaying a wide variety of flooring samples: carpet, vinyl, ceramic tile and more!

Additional space is available for storing full rolls of vinyl & carpet for customers who prefer to see larger samples. Stop by and see the great selection available as well as support your local flooring store.

For more information contact: Luke Hegge Phone: 320.629.2281

DON’T MISS THE NORTHRIDGE CENTER OPEN HOUSE ON MAY 6 & 7 AND VISIT THESE MEMBERS SPRING GRANT DEADLINE APPROACHES

Pine County Businesses… are YOU on the Map? This informational session is designed to empower communities and support local businesses in reaching their customers. Local business keep our community strong, and we want to help your business succeed on the web to build even stronger communities.

The Greater Pine Area Endowment, a component fund of the Initiative Foundation, has been serving the Pine City area since 1992 to develop community resources and enhance the quality of life for individuals and families within the ISD 578 school district boundaries. An endowment fund was established to provide financial resources for economic development and community development projects.

The spring grant cycle is currently open and applications are due by Midnight on Friday, May 6. Interested organizations can review the grant guidelines on the GPAE website at www.greaterpineareaendowment.com and complete the application through the online portal link found on the site.

ALL Pine County businesses are welcome to attend one of the following sessions. Training is FREE… see details on each session for more information. Guests are encouraged to bring their own device to class.

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These events are made possible through a collaborative effort under the direction of Pine County Economic Development Office and the Chamber of Commerce organizations in Pine City, Sandstone & Hinckley.

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Wayne Gilman, President (Pine City Schools) Julie Samuelson, Vice-President (Hands for Pine City) Corey Berube, Director (Frandsen Bank & Trust) Joan-Bloemendaal-Gruett (Pine Technical & Community College) Frank Christopherson, Director (US Bank) Todd Cummings, Director (Individual Member) Joe Dvorak, Director (FirstLight Health System) Sara Helseth, Director (MINPACK, Inc.)

Bonnie Menigo, Director (Old Oak Inn) Robert Musgrove, Director (Pine County Economic Development Office) Butch Nicoll, Director (Nicoll’s Café) Julie Stevens, Director (Stearns Bank) Dan Washburn (Anytime Fitness) Katie Keyport (Student Director, PCHS) Alicia Freeman (Student Director, PCHS) Rose Frye (Student Director, PTCC)

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Dowco, a Wisconsin-based manufacturer of boat covers and marine hardware, has purchased Pine City’s Leisure Designs and its parent company, Premier Plastics of Hoyt Lakes.

Leisure Designs is a manufacturer of marine furniture systems with manufacturing operations, while Premier Plastics is a manufacturer of rotational molded and vacuum formed plastic components for the marine, powersports and construction industries.

“We are excited about this acquisition as it allows us to expand our capabilities with our current customers, and it opens doors for Dowco to build relationships with Premier’s strong customer base,” said Dowco COO Kevin Rolain.

According to a press release from Dowco, Premier Plastics and Leisure Designs will continue to serve customers and operate their manufacturing operations as usual.

Over the coming months, Dowco will evaluate each area of the company’s operations to determine how to best serve their customers.

This year’s income tax filing season ends on April 18, and as the date approaches, the Minnesota Department of Revenue offers tips to help taxpayers as they get ready to file their returns.

“With just days left in the filing season, we know many Minnesotans are still preparing to file their taxes. These tips can make tax filing easier and protect taxpayers from potential refund fraud through identity theft,” said Revenue Commissioner Cynthia Bauerly. “We know people rely on their tax refunds and we are working to review returns as quickly as we can, but protecting taxpayer refunds from thieves means that some returns could take longer to process than in prior years.”

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With the benefit of expanded spring turkey hunting opportunities in their favor, an estimated 42,000 hunters will take to Minnesota’s fields and forests between Wednesday, April 13, and the end of May, aiming to bag a wild turkey.

“We’re looking forward to this season when hunters will try out regulations that give them more time and options to hunt turkeys, get outside and enjoy springtime,” said Steve Merchant, DNR wildlife populations program manager with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Under the new regulations, turkey hunting time periods

will be longer, all will include weekends, and more time periods will be available to each hunter. The season includes five one-week time periods followed by one longer time period ending on Tuesday, May 31. Previously, there were eight time periods, and not all included weekends. The bag limit remains one bearded turkey.

Hunters who don’t bag a turkey during their first time period will be able to hunt the last time period using their original license. Hunters who hunt a second time during the last time period will need to hunt in the same zone that they hunted in during their first hunt period.

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“We heard that while many hunters wanted these changes, there were some concerns about crowding, so we’ll be listening to feedback after this season to see if any adjustments need to be made to the season structure,” Merchant said.

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when the first time period began on April 13, through the end of the last one on May 31. Hunters must choose between a firearms or archery turkey hunting license.

Firearms hunters who wanted to hunt either of the first two time periods applied for licenses through a lottery system; surplus licenses became available in early March for remaining spots in the first two seasons.

Hunters are reminded that turkeys may not be taken with the aid of an electronic device, including the use of any remote-controlled decoy. However, an electronic hearing aid or other device designed to enhance hearing, electronic sights that self-illuminate but that do not cast rays of light, and range-

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Criminals continue to prey on taxpayers through threatening text messages, phone calls and emails. The department and IRS will never ask you to provide, update or verify personal information through unsolicited emails or phone calls; nor will they threaten to send law enforcement to your home if a debt is not paid immediately, as criminals often claim. Learn more about scams, steps to prevent identity theft, and the department’s fraud prevention efforts at www.revenue.state.mn.us.

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• Do not staple or use paperclips on your paper return. Staples and paperclips on tax returns need to be removed by hand and can slow down processing.

• If you are paper filing your return with a new address, be sure to place an X in the “Place an X if a New Address” box in the header. Otherwise, the new address may not be picked up by the system, and a refund check or letter may not get to you.

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How is AIS prevention working in Pine County?

Johnson said the PLA also plans to continue its weed harvesting operation this year, though DNR restrictions narrow the timeframe to just a few short weeks in the spring. In addition to the weed-cutting, Johnson said the PLA is working with the DNR on a plan to chemically treat or physically remove the invasive weeds in two heavily infested areas of Pokegama Lake this summer – one north of Tuxedo Point on the west side and the other southeast of the island on the east side.

The PLA’s lake improvement committee also is meeting with a private firm that specializes in removing weeds underwater without the use of chemicals to determine whether that process would be effective on Pokegama Lake.

Last year the DNR treated about 40 acres of milfoil on Cross, Sturgeon and Sand lakes at a cost of about $566 per acre. But it’s a drop in the bucket, considering the large size of the lakes.

According to Lakeplace.com, a popular lakeshore real estate website, Pine County has 166 lakes. The largest are Sturgeon Lake at 1,705 acres, Pokegama Lake at 1,515 acres, Cross Lake at 925 acres, Island Lake at 536 acres, Grindstone Lake at 528 acres, and Sand Lake at 516 acres.

Pine County Board Chair Curt Rossow expressed his frustration at the slow progress being made on weed control.

“This stuff is here,” he said, “but we just put a Band-Aid on it every year.”

Caleb Anderson, who oversees the county’s AIS program along with Land Services Director Kelly Schroeder, said the intent is to “slow the spread” of lake weeds but not to eradicate them. Curly Leaf Pondweed is not a high priority among the DNR’s list of aquatic invasive species, Anderson noted, and said he knows of no success sto-

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Cross Lake and Pokegama Lake continue to be on the state’s list of impaired lakes, largely due to high phosphorus levels, high algae growth, low transparency and the spread of aquatic invasive species.

Al Johnson, who chairs the Pokegama Lake Association’s lake improvement committee, and Dean Yorston, who heads the Cross Lake Association, have been tracking water quality in the lakes for years and continue to play a key role in attacking the water quality problem.

“Pokegama Lake has been plagued by Curly Leaf Pondweed for about 20 years when it was introduced into the lake,” Johnson noted. “More recently, Eurasian Watermilfoil has moved into the lake. In order to implement a plan of attack on these invaders, a study must be conducted to determine the extent of the problems throughout the lake. We are planning to chemically treat about 30 acres this summer.”

A preliminary estimate to map the locations of the invasive non-natural weeds in Pokegama Lake is about $5,000.

Pine County has provided a $2,000 grant from its Aquatic Invasive Species fund this year and Pokegama Township has contributed $1,000 in support of the study. The balance would be funded by the PLA. The mapping study would specifically identify where the weeds are and would establish a baseline from which to measure future weed control progress.

“Research indicates lakeshore property values are affected by water quality,” Johnson added. “This study will help improve the water quality and, therefore, help increase property values. It is a small step, but small steps are necessary to help bring about change.”

ries of complete eradication.

Meanwhile, Yorston said the Cross Lake Water Quality Team encourages lakeshore property owners to remove Curly Leaf Pondweed from the area in front of their lakeshore property. “These rooted invasive plants grow in water to a depth of about six feet,” he noted, pointing out that the DNR allows lakeshore property owners to cut and remove the unwanted lake weeds up to 2,000 square feet, or up to half the width of their shoreland.

The best time to cut the weeds is from May to September.

Weed rakes are available for sale from the Cross Lake Association at a cost of $90, as well.

For more information, contact Dean Yorston at 320-629-3697.

Besides weed treatment and infestation control, a substantial portion of Pine County’s AIS program targets watercraft inspections at boat launches, resorts and fishing events.

Last year, the county hired five temporary part-time watercraft inspectors to work Fridays through Sundays, conducting an average of 1.88 inspections per hour. Most of the inspections took place at Cross Lake/Snake River (692 watercraft entering, 448 exiting) and Pokegama Lake (653 watercraft entering, 424 existing).

One boat also was inspected exiting Rock Lake in southern Pine County. Inspectors also tracked 823 boats entering and 636 boats leaving lakes in the northern part of the county, primarily Sturgeon and Grindstone lakes. This year the county will expand the program to include nine watercraft inspectors.

Anderson and Schroeder praised the cooperation of area lake associations and resort owners to help create public awareness of AIS. Boat owners were very receptive to having their watercraft inspected last year and are very conscien-

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by Water Quality In her role as County Assessor, Pine County Land Services Director Kelly Schroeder noted that lakeshore lots command a premium price compared with similar-sized lots in town. For example, a 100’x200’ residential lot in Pine City is typically valued at about $23,000. The same size lot would be valued in the range of $105,000 to $120,000 on Cross Lake, or between $41,500 and $112,000 on Pokegama Lake, depending on location and lakeshore quality.

Most lake lots are valued in the $112,000 range, depending on their own frontage and lot depth, Schroeder noted. “I don’t look at water quality specifically, however I tend to think it has an impact, as our highest value lake in the county is Grindstone. A 100’x200’ lot on Grindstone Lake would be valued at $140,000, and it also has one of the highest clarity levels in the county.”

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tious about limiting the spread of aquatic invasive species, Anderson noted.

“The county didn’t want to create a boat-washing service,” he added, saying the people trained on decontamination at Woischke’s RV Park and Ray and Marge’s in the northern part of the county are great to work with. And while the watercraft inspectors can’t issue citations, they can refer boat owners to decontamination stations and help them conduct inspections on their own. Two people refused to pull their drain plugs last year, he noted, and that issue can be a problem.

Dean Yorston from the Cross Lake Association pointed out that Wisconsin doesn’t require drain plugs to be pulled from

boats while they are being transported, but Minnesota does. Rossow, a former conservation officer, noted that there’s always water in the bilge of a boat, even if the plug is pulled.

Schroeder expressed concern about the spread of invasive carp and spiny water fleas, which are heading northward up the St. Croix River. She said a prime spot for the location of Zebra Mussels, for example, is in mucky bottom lakes like Pokegama and Cross. Commissioner Steve Hallan also shared his concerns about fisher people and boat owners transporting aquatic invasive species from other lakes to lakes in Pine County. He opined that it’s impossible to pull up a line or SEE PREVENTION, PAGE 12

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Although Pine City’s track team has already had to deal with two meets being cancelled due to poor conditions, the team did compete inside. The Dragons had their first meet of the year on Saturday, April 2 and showed themselves strong at the Indoor Great River Conference meet in Foley. Running against a strong field, Pine City’s girls won the meet and the boys earned a solid second place finish.

“Overall, I thought the meet went really well,” said head coach Jared Clementson. “We have a lot of hard working individuals that make up a great team.”

The Dragons girls team scored 138 points and won by 50 points over second place Rush City, a very wide margin. Elsie Lundquist was Pine City’s top scorer with 36 points, followed by Alaina Steele with 19, Kelsey Erickson and Alexis Thieman with 13, and Natalie Cahill with 11 points. The girls team also challenged, and beat, several meet records.

Lundquist broke the GRC Indoor record in the 55m hurdles with a winning time of 9.1 seconds, while Cahill (10.3) finished second in the race. Lundquist also went on to win the long jump in 14’

7” and the high jump in 4’ 10” while also earning third in the triple jump with a jump of 30’ 6.25”.

Another GRC Indoor meet record was thought to have been set by Steele as she won the 800m with a time of 2:32.9. Upon further examination, it was realized that Steele actually broke the record last year with her time of 2:31.5.

Pine City’s girls also did well in the relays as the 4x800m relay team of Marin Foss (2:42), Grace Langmade (2:41), Allison Gusk (2:40) and Steele (2:31) broke the existing GRC Indoor record by 18 seconds, finishing in a time of 10:34. The four girls won their race by one minute and 15 seconds. Pine City’s 4x200m relay team of Aaleaha Thieman, Breckan Pangerl, Cassidy Stream, and Alexis Pankonin won with a time of 2:04.6 while the 4x400m relay team of Aaleaha Thieman, Langmade, Pankonin and Steele took second with a time of 4:30.7.

Their time was six seconds faster than the previous GRC Indoor record but Rush City claimed that by running a time 0.7 seconds faster.

Other standout performances included those of Alexis Thieman, who managed to win the 200m dash with a time of 32.3, and Kelsey Erickson, who placed second in the 55m dash in a time of 8.1

seconds and fourth in the long jump (13’ 5.75”). Ashli Webster placed third in the 1600m with a time of 6:19.7 with teammate Lydia Adams close behind in 6:20.2. Adams (71.1) also placed fourth in the 400m dash. Grace Grubbs (2:52.2) placed fourth in the 800m.

“Our girls looked great but there is still room for improvement,” Clementson said.

On the boys side, Pine City scored 142.5 points and took second behind Braham’s 153 points. Aaron Pulkrabek was the Dragons’ highest scorer with 24 points, followed by Eli Grubbs with 22, Adam Seals with 20, Sully Schmidt with 17, and both Tommy Ryan and Dakotah Neid scored 16 points. The boys did especially well in the jumping events.

Pine City’s boys scored 24 points in the high jump with Brandon Haskovec winning with a height of 5’ 10”. Neid and Seals placed second and third with heights of 5’ 8” and 5’ 6” respectively.

Pulkrabek won the triple jump with a leap of 36’ 4.75”. He edged out teammate Schmidt by a quarter of an inch. Seals also took second in the long jump with a jump of 18’ 11” with Pulkrabek behind him by only 0.75”. Adam Archambault (9’ 0”) took third in the pole vault.

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1600m in a time of 4:57.0. He was 11 seconds ahead of his second place teammate Ryan (5:08.4). Grubbs also took second in the 800m (2:15.1). Weston Berens (8.6) took second in the 55m hurdles.

Pine City’s 4x800m relay team of Ryan (2:20), Remington Steele (2:20), Austin Eckert (2:27) and Noah Miller (2:30) took second with a time of 9:36.9. The 4x200m relay team of Berens, Schmidt, Tryston West, and Neid took second with a time of 1:46.8. Pine City’s sprint medley relay team consisting of Pulkrabek, Seals, Dennis Skalicky and Neid took second with a time of 1:50.5 and the 4x400m relay team of Skalicky, Ryan, Grubbs and Pulkrabek took second with a time of 3:54.4.

“The boys will need to continue to work hard to compete with Braham in the conference,” added Clementson, “and Rush City is tougher than what they showed at the meet.”

Next, the Dragons were scheduled to go to Rush City for a meet on Tuesday, April 12 before heading to Ogilvie on Thursday, April 14. There will be a ceremony before the Ogilvie meet to dedicate the track to former coach Deb Brennan who passed away unexpectedly this past summer. Brennan was named the GRC Girls Coach of the Year last season.

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in different areas,” he said. “What I’ve been doing is trying to increase patrols in all of the city.”

Munson said he recently spotted a known offender coming out of a dead-end alley at 3 a.m., and stopped the man after he saw Munson’s squad car and ran.

But he couldn’t hold the man. “I just had to cut him loose,” Munson said.

Munson said that if the city passed a loitering ordinance, he would be able to identify the person or issue a citation, or arrest him if he had enough probable cause.

“I think that would be a very big help,” Munson said.

Members of the city’s ordinance committee said they would consider the suggestion, though they expressed concerns.

“A few years ago there were a number of lawsuits over ordinances of this sort, and most cities are eliminating their loitering and lurking ordinances ... either because they were unconstitutional or improperly enforced,” said Council Member Brian Scholin.

“So we can surely look into it, but I think the advice we’ll get is not to do it.

“The problem is ... the part about ‘intent to commit an unlawful act,’ Scholin continued. “How do you know? If it’s obvious they’re going to commit an an unlawful act, you can already arrest them.”

Munson said the proposed ordinance had been approved by the Pine County Attorney’s office, and noted that the language could be modified.

The city’s ordinance committee planned to consider the loitering ordinance before the next city council meeting on April 27.

Service in song The United States Air Force Band’s “Roots in Blue” group will land in the Pine City High School Auditorium for a free concert on April 18 at 7 p.m. The

band plans to play an eclectic combination of old and new American rock, blues, country and folk music, often with a spin ranging from bluegrass to Scotch-Irish influences. Dave Stone of the Pine City American Legion is a retired Air Force veteran and plans to take the band members to dinner at the Legion before the concert. Stone said he hopes the community enjoys the show, and that it opens their eyes to a different side of the Air Force and perhaps inspires young musicians among the audience.

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Many more well-preserved bottles were unearthed—bottles that once contained ink, liquor, expectorants, liniments, and jars for salves. One medicinal bottle with the label still intact indicated high alcohol content. It was one way of still getting drinkable alcohol around the time of prohibition. A whiskey bottle with its liquid contents was unearthed, uncorked, smelled and sampled by a few brave folks.

When nothing more was found, Mark and Brian stopped digging. They were a long way down into the earth by this time. With a little help, they climbed out and refilled the hole with the soil they had carefully mounded on a tarp. Unwanted, invaluable items were reburied. For a brief time in October 2015 these items

had been held, looked at, and exposed to the light of day before returning to their underground grave.

The kept items, including the Breckenridge Pharmacy and Pine City Bottling Works bottles, escaped the earth’s darkness. They would be cleaned and displayed by the privy owner or become a part of the privy pickers’ bottle collections. For the onlookers it had been an afternoon of expectations, enthusiasm, and fun.

Later, Brian and Mark came to Pine City and did an informative Sunday afternoon program for the public. Wondering what might be in your back yard?

Contact Mark at 651-329-0815. A great couple of guys with many years of experience in bottle digging.

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an anchor in Lake Mille Lacs without pulling up Zebra Mussels.

The Pine County Soil & Water Conservation District also plays a role in the prevention and control of AIS. District Manager Jill Carlier noted that the recently-approved five-year update to the county’s 10-Year Water Plan does include developing management plans for Curly Leaf Pondweed treatments in Pokegama and Cross lakes, in addition to other programs designed to curb soil erosion and promote water conservation throughout the county. The full implementation of the $3.9 million Water Plan is dependent on what is economically feasible, the plan notes.

Among the list of priority projects on the SWCD list is dealing with the 15 feet of muck that has accumulated at the north end of Cross Lake. Yorston and Johnson went out there one winter and dropped a roof rake into the lake under the ice to see how deep the muck was.

Carlier said plans have been developed to curb the soil erosion that finds its way into the north end of the lake and contributes to the problem, but said the SWCD “can only work with people who walk in our door and ask us for help. We cannot force landowners to do anything.” She is hopeful that area landowners will cooperate with the Cross Lake Association and the SWCD and agree to a solution.

“We are looking for conservation projects that address major soil erosion issues like gullies, stream bank erosion, shoreline stabilization or other projects to improve water quality,” Carlier stressed, encouraging landowners to contact the SWCD office in Sandstone at 320-216-4242 or stop in the office Tuesdays through Fridays. One of the goals is to achieve a 20 percent reduction in the amount of phosphorus entering the St. Croix River by 2020.

One option that may be considered is the formation of lake improvement districts, whereby local units of government would utilize their taxing authority to pay for big-ticket long-term lake treatments that would specifically benefit lakeshore property owners. Specific plans have not been formulated in Pine County, but Johnson noted that the concept works well in other counties. Minnesota currently has approximately 32 lake improvement districts, most generally operating under the auspices of county or local government.

We would like to extend a special thank you to the individuals that took the time to pick up the truck load of garbage dumped on Sod Road in Pokegama Township on Easter morning. It’s a small world for some people and we’re thankful there are people like you that see a bigger picture. Thank you!

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Pine County seeks more tax revenue from Mille Lacs Band ($2,500), Pine Area Lions Club ($500), Finlayson-Giese Lions Club ($500), City of Finlayson ($300), St. Patrick’s Knights of Columbus ($250), Roofers Local 96 ($100), Janice Hahn ($100), and Pam and John Ward ($26).

ACCEPTED a $400 grant from the Auto Club Group (AAA) for traffic safety event materials, mock car crashes or child passenger safety events.

SET the date for the county’s annual timber auction for May 16. The county plans to offer over 10,000 cords of timber for sale on nine parcels, at an appraised value of $308,533.

APPROVED a permit allowing the Pokegama Lake Association to conduct lawful gambling at Vannelli’s Landing, Inc., formerly Kurtz’s Muffies on the Lake, now owned by Roger and Marie Vannelli.

SCHEDULED a special Committee of the Whole meeting for 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 26 at the Pine Innovation Center to discuss economic development.

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The Pine County Board has adopted a resolution supporting an amendment to state law that would allow counties to receive a greater share of state sales and excise taxes collected from reservation activity of non-Native Americans.

From these collections, half are returned to the tribes and half to the State of Minnesota. Of the share that goes to the state, five percent is remitted to the county where the activity occurred. For tribes that have activity in multiple locations, the proceeds are divided equally between those counties. In the case of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, which operates Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Grand Casino Hinckley, the proceeds are divided equally between Mille Lacs County and Pine County.

Currently, Pine County receives five percent of the state sales tax collected by the Mille Lacs Band, which

amounts to about $75,603 per year.

Under the legislation proposed by the Association of Minnesota Counties, Pine County’s share would double to 10 percent, yielding about $151,206.

Effectively, Pine County would receive 20 percent of the state share of all taxes generated from activities on reservations and collected under a state tax agreement; or 10 percent of excise taxes collected by the state that are determined to be generated on a reservation in the county that does not have a tax agreement with the state.

“As we know, there are benefits and costs to having a casino in the county,” Pine County Administrator David Minke pointed out. “This proposal is one way to provide better cost recovery to the counties that have casinos.”

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Howard H d A. A Olson Ol Howard Arthur Olson passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at his home in Pine City surrounded by his loving family at the age of 76.

Howard was born on Sept. 13, 1939 to John Olson and Tilda Falla Olson at his grandparents’ farm in McHenry, North Dakota. Shortly after his birth his parents were divorced and his mother and older brother moved to Valley City. His mother, Tilda, then met Neil Qual-

ley, who in December of 1946 became Howard’s truly wonderful stepfather. Howard attended the MSTC Lab School through graduation in May of 1957. He participated in football, basketball, baseball, track, band and the Kiwanis Key Club, as well as the Oakport 4-H Club.

After graduation Howard went into the Army for two years and was stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado and Fort Bliss, Texas where he worked in the personnel office. After his active duty hitch in the Army he served 27 months in the active reserves and two years of inactive reserve and was honorably discharged in December of 1963. In February of 1960 Howard applied and became a city police officer in Moorhead, Minnesota, where he worked full time for six years while attending Moorhead State Teachers College and NDSU in Fargo, North Dakota. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in June of 1965 in Business Education. He then earned his Master of Science Degree in Guidance Counseling in June 1966.

While attending Moorhead State, Howard met the love of his life, Elizabeth Meyer. He affectionately called her the sunshine of his life. They were married on Aug. 28, 1965 and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in August of 2015. Howard and Liz had three children, Eric, Kirk and Kristin.

After completing his Master’s degree, Howard went to teach Business Education at South High School in Minneapolis. In 1967 he was hired as the Pine City High School Senior Guidance Counselor, where he worked as the guidance counselor for 31 years, retiring in 1998. In the early years he visited the homes of the incoming 9th graders during the summer. He also

PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER April 4 - 10 Theft, burglary, vandalism

April 4, 1:35 p.m., report of fraud, Riverview Dr., Pokegama Twp. west.

April 5, 9:02 a.m., report of vehicle theft/ attempt, Cross Lake Rd., Mission Creek Twp. April 6, 10:47 a.m., report of theft, 4th St., Pine City south.

April 7, 7:02 a.m., report of vehicle prowl/ entry, 13th St., Pine City south.

April 8, 10:38 a.m., report of property damage, 7th St., Pine City south.

April 8, 4:51 p.m., report of forgery, Johnson Ave. SE, Pine City south.

April 9, 4:14 p.m., report of theft, Johnson Ave., Pine City south.

April 10, 5:30 p.m., report of theft, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south.

Miscellaneous

April 4, 7:27 p.m., report of police pursuit, 8th St., Pine City north.

April 5, 6:38 p.m., report of assault, Hickory Ln., Rock Creek west.

April 5, 6:49 p.m., report of suspicious activity, Beroun Crossing Rd., Pokegama Twp. east.

April 5, 6:55 p.m., report of threats, State Hwy. 70, Rock Creek west.

April 6, 1:58 p.m., report of parking problem, 4th St./Hillside Ave., Pine City south.

April 7, 9:26 a.m., report of drug incident, Main St., Pine City south.

April 8, 1:17 p.m., report of disturbance, Cross Lake Rd., Pine City Twp. west.

April 8, 9:46 p.m., report of harassment, Henriette Rd., Pokegama Twp. east.

April 9, 11:56 a.m., report of neighbor trouble, Knob Rd., Pokegama Twp. west.

April 10, 4:17 a.m., report of suspicious activity, Henriette Rd./Pioneer Rd., Pokegama Twp. east.

April 10, 6:58 p.m., report of trespass, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south.

Jail roster

April 4, Kimberly Sue Kath, awaiting trial/ court, remand-RPR, trespassing- refusing to leave upon...; under sentence, falsely reporting police misconduct, stolen property- poss- unknown property- $250...

April 4, Larry Dean Nagel Jr., awaiting trial/court, under sentence, fleeing police officer; hold for other agency, criminal sexual conduct- 3rd degree- vic...

April 5, Bryan Alan Bemboom, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, probation violation- Fe...; remand-bail,

drugs- 5th degree- poss...; traffic- driver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety.

April 5, John Thomas Pedersen, warrant, remand-hold, burglary- 2nd degree- resforced- unknown...

April 5, Allison Mae Ripka, awaiting trial/ court, remand-bail, govt- false name to police officer- G... escape from custody, drugs- 5th degree- poss...; hold for other agency, drugs- 3rd degree- poss...

April 5, Alissa Ann Speers, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, thefttake/use/transfer movable property; remand-bail, traffic- driving after revocation, insurance- no proof; govt- false name to police officer-G...

April 5, Cody Allen Stamper, under sentence, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree- alcohol conc over...

April 5, Dennis Donald Hendrickson, awaiting trial/court, remand-RPR, probable cause, traffic- driver’s license- driving after cancellation, inimical to public safety. Released April 7.

April 5, Kurt Boyd Westling II, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-RPR, domestic assault- misdemeanor- comm...

Released April 7.

April 5, Donald Patrick Carlin, warrant, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, thefttake/use/transfer movable ... traffic- no driver’s license in pos... Released April 6.

April 5, Brent Jay Lucking, warrant, hold for other agency, stolen property- receive- other property- $2... burglary- 3rd degree- enters bldg- intent ste... domestic assault- felony, violate no contact order- within; assault- terrorist threats reckless ...; Pine County warrant, no dayssent com, govt- false name or DOB- fictitious. Released April 5.

April 6, Joseph William Clancy Jr., book and release, probable cause, traffic- driver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released April 6.

April 6, Lawrence David Crosno, Pine County warrant, traffic- driver’s licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public safety, careless driving. Released April 6.

April 6, Christopher Cameron, book and release, summons, govt- viol of harass/ restr order-F... Released April 6.

April 6, George Michael Medley, warrant, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degree- poss...

April 7, Angela Kathryne Bassett, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, nonsupport of spouse or child- for 1...; probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- poss...

April 7, Shawn Michael Grigsby, awaiting

started the Pine City High School Area Career and Education Fairs. He also was instrumental in starting the Pine City GED Test Center.

Howard always considered it a rich blessing to have lived, raised his family, worked and retired in the Pine City community. He became fully retired in 2010.

Howard is survived by his wife Elizabeth, his sons Eric Olson of Plymouth and Kirk Olson of Mora, his brother Julian Qualley and wife Marie of Detroit Lakes, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Kristin Anne, his parents Tilda and Neil Qualley, and brother Henry Olson.

Reverend Jack Koch officiated at funeral services for Howard on Friday, April 8, 2016 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pine City. Music was provided by Glenna Reierson, Jennifer Krinke, Diane Vander Venter and Lori Rydberg. Honorary casket bearers were Jerry Olson and Gene Bakko. Casket bearers were John Oare, Steve Hallan, Lyndon Hagestuen, Don Lund, Gordy Kassenborg and Earl Schuler. Military Honors were provided by the Heath-Perkins American Legion Post #51, Novak-Milliren VFW Post #4258 and Minnesota National Guard with interment at the Birchwood Cemetery in Pine City.

Funeral arrangements for Mr. Howard Olson are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service, Swanson Chapel, Pine City; www.funeralandcremationservice.com.

SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE 16

IN MEMORY trial/court, hold for other agency, probation violation-Fe...; probable cause, fleeing police officer.

April 7, Ridge Donovan Mosay, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, probation violation- Fe...; remand-other authority, fugitive from justice from other st...

April 7, Terri Ann Demarrias, warrant, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, drugs- 4th degree- sell- schedule 1,2,3... Released April 8.

April 8, Summer Rose Thomas, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degree- poss...

Released April 9.

April 8, Travis James Thielman, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- poss...; traffic- driving after revocation, insurance- no proof, open bottlepossess...

April 9, Leslie Andrew Alan Lande Jr., awaiting trial/court, probable cause, criminal abuse- by caregiver- vulnera.. domestic assault- misd., 3rd degree- substantial bodily harm.

April 9, Rodney Allen Opperud, warrant, probable cause, stolen property- possother property- $501-$2...; hold for other agency, govt- failure to appear- courtFe...; Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1.

April 10, Courtney Ann Hegge, Pine County warrant, traffic- careless driving, DUI4th degree- cont subst.

April 10, Duke Allen Krone, Pine County warrant, possess ammo/any firearmconvicti...

April 10, Curtis Lee Martin, awaiting trial/ court, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1...; Pine County warrant, trespassing- building or dwelling-M...; probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- poss...

April 10, Lawrence Joseph Milligan Jr., awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assault- strangle- adult acquaintance, terrorist threats reckless dis...

April 10, Terrance Patrick Flaherty, book and release, probable cause, traffic- driver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released April 10.

April 10, Joseph Morris Gordon Jr., book and release, probable cause, traffic- driver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released April 10.

There have been 563 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2016.

In loving memory of

LaRose (Tootie) Gregor who passed away one year ago, April 16 Your presence we miss, y your memory we treasure, loving you always, fforgetting you never.

The Gregor family

BIRTH

Pratt

Isaac Avery Pratt was born on March 31, 2016 at FirstLight Health System. He weighed seven pounds, 15 ounces and was 20 inches long. His parents are Cecelia Dodds and Ian Pratt of Isle. Isaac is welcomed by grandparents Carmen Green of Isle, Tracy Pratt of Wisconsin, Teresa Morine and Todd Honstrom of Mora.

WEATHER

Date 4/4 4/5 4/6 4/7 4/8 4/9 4/10

High 38° 36° 37° 40° 34° 38° 58°

Low 26° 26° 31° 30° 21° 12° 32°

Precip./Snow 0 .06"/0 .03"/0 .02"/0.7" 0/0.2" 0/0 0/0

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Lee Williams

brother Gilbert (Mary) Williams of Mora, sister-inlaw Carol Petersen of St. Croix Falls, brothers-in-law Allen (Jenni) Petersen of Dripping Springs, Texas, Kevin (Amy) Petersen of Virginia Beach, Virginia, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many good friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents Glidden and Gladys (Gilbertson) Williams.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Rock Creek Lions or a charity of your choice.

Deacon Gene Biever officiated at memorial services for Lee on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Braham Event Center in Braham, Minnesota. Music was provided

by Doug Berglund, Mark Osterdyk and Gary Hawkinson. The Rock Creek Lions were honorary pall bearers. Military Honors were provided by Heath-Perkins American Legion Post #51, Novak-Milliren VFW Post #4258 and Minnesota National Guard with interment at the Birchwood Cemetery in Pine City.

Funeral arrangements for Mr. Lee Williams are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service – Swanson Chapel, Pine City; www.funeralandcremationservice.com.

Lee Williams of Rock Creek passed away at his home on Monday, April 4, 2016 with his beloved wife and daughters by his side at the age of 66.

Lee was born in St. Paul on June 26, 1949. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1968, serving until 1973; he is a veteran of the Vietnam War. Lee married Susie Petersen of Rock Creek on Oct. 8, 1977. Jill was born in April of 1980 and Katie in October of 1984.

Lee enjoyed his 30 year career at East Central Energy where he made many friends, both co-workers and customers, retiring in 2011. He always said he liked getting up in the morning to go to a job he really enjoyed.

He was a “social” hunter and fisherman, caring less about getting the big buck or large walleye, and more about the stories, card games and snacks shared with his buddies in the cabin or ice house.

The Rock Creek Lions club was a significant part of his life. The ability to give back to his community was important to him. He has been honored with both the Melvin Jones Award and Lion of the Year. He also served the City of Rock Creek as a council member for many years.

Since his retirement, Lee’s daily routine included having coffee at ‘the corner’ with his friends. He loved to visit, and was truly not happy unless he was talking. He also took up an offer from his friend Tom to join his team at Crystal Springs Ice. Lee soon came to realize that “selling” a product was a different type of job than bill collecting, but his gift to gab became useful.

Lee is survived by his wife Susan, daughters Jill (Christian) VanderZiel of Shoreview, Katie (Doug) Lind of Harrisburg, South Dakota, grandchildren: Ezra and Elaine VanderZiel, Caroline and Willa Lind,

Jeanne V. Miller Jeanne Veronica Miller passed away at Elderwood in Hinckley Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at the age of 85.

Jeanne was born May 25, 1930 to Leo Francis and Magdeline (Jungman) Niles in St. Paul. She graduated from St. Agnes High school in 1949.

After high school Jeanne worked at a local bank and this is where she met her future husband. Jeanne and Donald Miller were married Aug. 11, 1951 at the Transfiguration Catholic Church in Maplewood.

Donald and Jeanne relocated to the West Coast in

1955, however, they decided Minnesota was their home and returned in 1958.

In April of 1971 the family moved to a farm south of Pine City. Many memories were made “at the farm” playing WCMP cover all bingo every Sunday afternoon. The family enjoyed playing baseball and football in the hay field and card tournaments after Sunday dinner. The kids loved climbing trees and Grandma Jeanne could be heard telling them, “You’re going to break your neck.” Luckily, no one did.

Jeanne enjoyed gardening, playing cards, baking and cooking for her family. Jeanne’s greatest joy was spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jeanne is survived by husband Don; children: Michael (Patty) Miller of Harris, Tom (Diana) Miller of Juneau, Arkansas, Diane Babolik, Linda Miller and Merlin Powell, all of Pine City, Roger (Jeannine) Miller of Waite Park, Ron (Brenda) Miller of North Branch, Peggy (Ray) Perkins of Clear Lake, Joanne Miller of Chico Valley, Arizona, Karen Miller of Pine City; brother John (Carol) Niles of Cottage Grove; sister Mary (Jack) Krings of Florida; 39 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Muriel Richardson and Shirley Shannon of Cottage Grove; brother-in-law Robert (Lois) Miller of Osakis; many nieces, nephews and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents Leo and Magdeline Niles, brother Jim Miller, sister Bernadette Birkholz, son-in-law Mike Babolik, brother-inlaw Lloyd (Jean) Miller.

Monsignor Aleksander Suchan celebrated a Mass of Christian Burial for Jeanne on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Beroun. Music was provided by Carla Jean Becvar and Diane Vander Venter. Casket bearers included Jeanne’s grandsons: Adam Miller, Jeremiah Babolik, Nick Miller, Casey Perkins, Peter Miller and Alex Miller. The interment took place in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery of Beroun.

Arrangements for Jeanne Miller are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service, Swanson Chapel – Pine City; www.funeralandcremationservice.com.

WORSHIP GUIDE www.grasstonbaptist.org info@grasstonbaptisit.org 320.396.2645 Worship Service 9:30am Sunday School 10:45am

Church of Christ 815 7th St. SW, Pine City 10 a.m. Bible Study 11 a.m. Worship Service 4 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible Study.

Contact: Greg Douvier 320-420-1302

Hands for Pine City 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

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

Henriette Community Church

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

(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

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

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.

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

Open Arms Church of God

South Pine Baptist Church formerly Trinity Baptist Fellowship

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

Journey North Church Current location: 840 Main St S, behind A&W. Pastor Tim Adams 320-629-6111 Sunday Services: 9 & 10:30 a.m.

Nursery, toddlers and KidVenture programs during both services. www.JourneyNorthChurch.com

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

Children’s ministry

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 825 Golf Ave SW, Pine City 320-629-2985, www.orlcpc.com Worship Schedule Sunday Worship: 8:00 & 9:30 a.m.

Coffee time at 9 a.m.

Sunday School Pre-6th grade at 9:30 a.m.

Thursday Service: 5:30 p.m.

Pine City Evangelical Free Church

Living Hope Christian Center Jeremy Langmade, Pastor 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.

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

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

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

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SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING Regular Meeting - Tuesday, March 15, 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 Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee, and Matt Ludwig. Also present were County Attorney Reese Frederickson and County Administrator David Minke. Commissioner Steve Hallan was absent (excused).

The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

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

Commissioner Mohr moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion carried 4-0.

Commissioner Chaffee moved to approve the Minutes of March 1, 2016 board meeting and Summary for publication. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 4-0.

Minutes of Boards, Committees and Correspondence Pine County HRA Senior Housing Board of Directors Regular Meeting Minutes– January 27, 2016.

Commissioner Chaffee moved to acknowledge the Minutes of Boards, Committees and Correspondence. Second by Chair Rossow. Motion carried 4-0.

Commissioner Chaffee moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Second

by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 4-0.

Approve February, 2016 Cash Balance Fund Feb. 28, 2015 Feb. 29, 2015 Increase(Decrease) General Fund 1,978,567 3,365,877 1,387,310 Health and Human Services Fund (140,946) 138,047 278,993 Road and Bridge Fund 4,563,678 2,964,255 (1,599,424) Land Management Fund 2,068,111 929,004 (1,139,107) TOTAL (inc nonmajor funds) 9,194,853 9,247,184 52,332 Approve Application for Premises Permit and Lease for Lawful Gambling Activity from Pokegama Lake Association to conduct Minnesota lawful gambling at Tommy’s Lakeside Bar & Grill, LLC, 10762 Lakeshore Dr., Pine City, Minnesota.

Approve tobacco licenses for: Vannelli’s Landing, Off the Road.

Approve On/Off/Sunday and 2:00 a.m. liquor license for Vannelli’s Landing, Inc. f/k/a Muffies.

Approve Resolution 2016-10 for Repurchase of Tax Forfeited Land on a 10-year contract, Harley J. Bridell and Resolution 2016-11 for Repurchase of Tax Forfeited Land on a 10-year contract, Gregory and Debra Nelson.

Approve acceptance of $500 donation for the Shop with a Cop program.

Approve acceptance of the following donations for the K-9 program: Rock Creek Lions Club-$2,500, Snake River Valley Conservation Club-$500, James and Leigh Bramstedt-$100, John and Pat Becvar-$200, and Northern Pine Chiropractic Center-$100.

Approve Human Resource Manager Connie Mikrot to attend the Minnesota Counties Human Resource Management Association conference. Total cost: $277.

Approve Human Resource Manager Connie Mikrot to attend three two-day training sessions at Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust (MCIT).

Total cost: $1469.

Approve the hiring of part-time court security officer Kenneth Larsen, effective March 16, 2016, $13.67 per hour, grade B22.

Approve the hiring of office support specialist Tatyana Starinets, effective March 23, 2016, $13.41 per hour, grade A13, Step 1.

The Facilities Committee met March 4, 2016 and made the following recommendations: Motion by Commissioner Mohr to approve the use of the Pine County Highway Department Pine City shop space for the Household Hazardous Waste Facility for the initial year with idea to gather info on usage and then plan to move to Hinckley in the future. Second by Commissioner Ludwig.

Motion carried 4-0.

Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to approve the quote from JP Windows for blinds and installation at the courthouse with a cost not to exceed $25,088.

Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 4-0.

Motion by Commissioner Mohr to proceed with construction of the storage garage at the courthouse with a cost not to exceed $45,000. Second by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion carried 4-0.

Pine County Personnel Committee met March 8, 2016 and made the following recommendations: Jail A. Approve the termination of part-time court security officer Jenni Henry, effective January 22, 2016 and approve backfill.

B. Approve the hiring of open correction officer positions with a start date

of March 29-30, 2016 and with county board ratification on April 5, 2016 due to time restrictions for on-the-job training before attending academy training session beginning April 4, 2016.

PCSO A. Approve the resignation of part-time dispatcher Cassandra Palmer, effective March 1, 2016 and approve backfill.

B. Approve addition of lead dispatcher position at Grade B24. This would move an existing dispatcher (grade B23) to a lead position, keeping the same number of employees in the dispatcher unit.

Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to approve the termination of part-time security officer Jenni Henry, effective January 22, 2016 and approve backfill.

Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 4-0.

Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to approve the hiring of open correction officer positions with a start date of March 29-30, 2016 and with county board ratification on April 5, 2016. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 4-0.

Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to approve the resignation of part-time dispatch Cassandra Palmer, effective March 1, 2016 and approve backfill.

Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 4-0.

Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to approve addition of lead dispatcher position at Grade B24 with no increase in FTE count. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 4-0.

Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to approve Resolution 2016-12 – 2016 Pine County Tax Forfeit Land Auction-Fawn Meadows parcels. Second by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion carried 4-0.

A Special Meeting of the Committee of the Whole was scheduled for March 31, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at the Pine County Courthouse Board Room for the purpose of discussing the Office of the County Auditor-Treasurer and also an upcoming road project in the City of Sandstone.

With no further business, Chair Rossow adjourned the county board meeting at 11:31 a.m. The next regular meeting of the county board is scheduled for April 5, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Health & Human Services Building, Sandstone, Minnesota.

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.

Curtis R. Rossow, Chair, Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, County Administrator, Clerk to County Board Published in the Pine City Pioneer on April 14, 2016

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FILE NO. 58-CV-15-334 In the Matter of the Application of LEAP YEAR, LTD. a Minnesota Corporation, to Register Title to Certain Land, to wit: Address: None: raw land.

Tax ID No: R25.0009.000 Legal Description: Northwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter (NW1/4 of SW1.4) of Section 1, Township 43, Range 19, Pine County, Minnesota. vs.

NAME Douglas J. Ecklund and Wendy Ecklund, 70146 Sunrise Road, Bruno, MN 55712 Armon H. Roschen and Nancy L. Roschen, 69450 Sunrise Road, Bruno, MN 55712 Altair, Inc., a Minnesota Corporation, 505 Tanglewood Drive, Shoreview, MN 55126 First State Bank of Finlayson, 2203 Finland Ave., Finlayson, MN 55735 The occupants of the above-described premises; The unknown heirs, successors and assigns of the above named parties and all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, interest, estate in, or lien upon the real estate which is the subject of this matter.

SUMMONS THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU AND EACH OF YOU are hereby summoned and required to answer the Application of the Applicant in the above entitled proceedings and to file your Answer to said Application in the office of the Clerk of said Court in said County, within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the said Application within the time aforesaid, the Applicant in this proceeding will apply to the Court for the relief demanded therein.

WITNESS, LU ANN BLEGEN, CLERK OF SAID COURT AND SEAL THEREOF, AT PINE CITY PINE COUNTY, MINNESOTA, THIS 18TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2015. /S/ SARAH SPENCER CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT /S/ BROOK R. MALLAK Brook R. Mallak (#0321539) Attorney for Applicant 14275 Golf Course Drive, Suite 200 P.O. Box 2629 Baxter, MN 56425 Phone: (218) 828-9511 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on April 7, 14 and 21, 2016

Pokegama Township at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 19th, 2016. All persons considering themselves aggrieved by said assessment, or who wish to complain that the property of another is assessed too low, are hereby notified to appear at said meeting, and show cause of having such assessment corrected.

No complaint that another person is assessed too low will be acted upon until the person so assessed, or his/her agent, shall have been notified of such complaint.

Given under my hand this 6th day of April, 2016 Susan L. Alderink Clerk of Township of Pokegama Posted this 14th day of April, 2016 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on April 14, 2016

Director/Planner Published in the Pine City Pioneer on April 14, 2016

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-16-17 Estate of Debra Gustafson a/k/a Debra Lee

Gustafson, Decedent NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR SUMMARY ASSIGNMENT OR DISTRIBUTION AND FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL ⌧ EXEMPT ESTATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS-NONEXEMPT ESTATE Notice is given that a petition has been filed requesting that the Estate assets be summarily assigned.

Any objections to the petition must be flied with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper, and if no objections or claims are filed or raised, the Court may issue a decree distributing or assigning the Estate’s assets.

It is Ordered and Notice is now given that the Petition will be heard on 5/2/16, at 1:30 p.m. by this Court at 635 Northridge Drive NW Pine City, Minnesota.

BY THE COURT Dated: 3/29/16 (COURT SEAL) Dated: 3/29/16 KRISTA MARTIN Judge of District Court

By K Nelson/deputy LU ANN BLEGEN Court Administrator

By K Nelson/deputy 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 April 7 and 14, 2016 Assessment Notice Brook Park Township NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Board of Appeal and Equalization of the Township of Brook Park in Pine County, Minnesota will meet at the Brook Park Town Hall at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, the 26th day of April, 2016 for the purpose of reviewing and correcting the assessment of said township for the year 2016. All persons considering themselves aggrieved by said assessment, or who wish to complain that the property of another is assessed too low, are hereby notified to appear at said meeting, and show cause of having such assessment corrected.

No complaint that another person is assessed too low will be acted upon until the person so assessed, or his/her agent, shall have been notified of such complaint.

Given under my hand this 6h day of April 2016 Kelly Johnson, Clerk Brook Park Township Published in the Pine City Pioneer on April 14, 2016 ASSESSMENT NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Appeal and Equalization of the Township of Pokegama in Pine County, Minnesota will meet at the Office of the Clerk in said

NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Pokegama Township Planning Commission has an opening for a Commission Member who will be asked to attend a monthly Planning Commission Meeting on the third Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m.

Planning Commission Members are paid a meeting fee for attendance and mileage if applicable.

The Planning Commission meetings are held at the Pokegama Town Hall, located at 18336 Town Hall Road, Pine City, Minnesota. If you have any questions you can contact either the Clerk or the Zoning Administrator at 320-629-3719 or email at pokegamatownhall@yahoo.com.

Posted: April 7th, 2016 Susan Alderink Administrative Clerk, Pokegama Township Published in the Pine City Pioneer on April 7 and 14, 2016 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Pokegama Township Planning Commission will be changing their meeting date from the first Monday of the Month to the third Monday of the Month to begin in the Month of April 2016. Planning Commission Meetings are held at the Pokegama Town Hall located at 18336 Town Hall Road, Pine City, MN. If you have any questions you may call the Town Hall at 320-629-3719.

Posted: April 7th, 2016 Susan Alderink Administrative Clerk, Pokegama Township Published in the Pine City Pioneer on April 7 and 14, 2016 Public Hearing Royalton Township will hold a public hearing at 6:15 pm, on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at Royalton Township Hall; 6052 Royalton Road; Braham MN 55006; 320-396-2982; for the purpose of considering an Interim Permit for Kyle Towle, 10709 Apple Road, Pine City MN 55063; PID # 29.0273.001. Discussion will be held regarding MSH Auto Repair LLC. Royalton Township Clerk, Roberta Folkestad Published in the Pine City Pioneer on April 14 and 21, 2016

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CALL FOR EQUIPMENT RENTAL BIDS Sealed proposals for EQUIPMENT RENTAL will be received at the City of Pine City, 315 Main Street S, Suite 100, Pine City, MN 55063, until 12:00 Noon April 22, 2016 at which time they will be opened.

Specifications and proposal forms may be obtained upon request from the City of Pine City or from the City web site.

The City Council reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and to waive any irregularities.

Published in the Pine City Pioneer on April 14, 2016 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PINE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION City Hall Council Chambers 315 Main Street S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, the 26th of April, 2016, at approximately 6:30 p.m., to obtain comments on a subdivision of City-owned property.

The property is Tax PIN 42.0006.000 and is located on the 1300-block of Main Street S, the 1300-block of 8th Street SW and the 900-block of Golf Avenue SW. It is home to Hilltop Cemetery, Hilltop Park (ice rinks) and otherwise undeveloped land.

The subdivision will separate the cemetery and park from the remaining portions of property, as well as the street rights-of-way within the property. A survey of the proposal and complete legal descriptions are available upon request. All interested persons are encouraged to attend and be heard on this matter.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PINE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION City Hall Council Chambers 315 Main Street S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, the 26th of April, 2016, at approximately 6:30 p.m., to obtain comments on a request by Pine County for a conditional use permit to allow for an indoor storage facility in the General Business (GB) District.

The property involved is TAX PIN 42.5991.000 and is on the grounds of the courthouse campus, at 635 Northridge Drive NW. A complete legal description is available upon request.

All interested persons are encouraged to attend and be heard on this matter.

Nathan Johnson Community Development Director/Planner Published in the Pine City Pioneer on April 14, 2016 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PINE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION City Hall Council Chambers 315 Main Street S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, the 26th of April, 2016, at approximately 6:30 p.m., to obtain comments on a request by Thomas L. Foster for a zoning amendment to allow property zoned R-2 to be overlaid by a planned unit development (PUD), to accommodate the development of

six detached townhomes.

The property involved is TAX PIN 42.5679.000 and is on the 400-block of 2nd Avenue NE; it is a lake lot. A complete legal description is available upon request.

All interested persons are encouraged to attend and be heard on this matter.

Nathan Johnson Community Development Director/Planner Published in the Pine City Pioneer on April 14, 2016 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PINE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION City Hall Council Chambers 315 Main Street S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, the 23rd of June, 2015, at approximately 6:30 p.m., to obtain comments on zoning amendments to Chapter 10 (Municipal Development Ordinance) to permit breweries, brewpubs, cocktail rooms, distilleries and taprooms in the Central Business District (CBD), General Business (GB), Highway Business (HB), Mixed-Use (MXU), General Industrial-Technology (TI-2) and Limited Industrial-Technology (TI-1) Districts; and to permit wineries in the Agricultural-Open Space (A-O) District.

All interested persons are encouraged to attend and be heard on this matter.

Nathan Johnson Community Development Director/Planner Published in the Pine City Pioneer on April 14, 2016

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed proposals will be received in accordance with the bid documents for: Pine City Elementary School ISD#578 2016 Heating Plant Improvements Pine City, MN 55063 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Mechanical, Electrical and General Construction single prime contract bid package for the 2016 Heating Plant Improvements as identified on the bid form.

BID LOCATION: Sealed Bids will be received at: Pine City Public Schools ISD#578 District Office Attention: Jill Nolan, Business Manager 1400 Main Street South Pine City, MN 55063 BID TIME: Bids will be received on Wednesday, April 20th, 2016 until 2:00PM, CDT by the Business Manager, Jill Nolan at the Pine City Schools District Offices in Pine City, MN. All bids received after 2:00PM will be returned unopened to the submitter. Email and facsimile bids will not be accepted. Mark outside of envelope: “Pine City Elementary School ISD#578 – 2016 Heating Plant Improvements Bid Package.”

SUBMISSION OF BIDS: Each bid is required to be accompanied by the Responsible Contractor’s Affidavit and a Bid Security in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond in the amount of five (5) percent of the Bid Amount submitted. Bid bond shall be payable to the Pine City Schools #578, as guarantee that Bidder will, if awarded, enter into a Contract in accordance with the Construction Documents and submitted Bid. EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS: Bid Documents are available in electronic format only and may be requested after March 31st, 2016 directly from Franz Reprographics public bid room by contacting Gary Lovitz for the project password by email at glovitz@ingensainc.com.

PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS: The successful Contractor will be required to provide a Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond in the amount of 100 percent of the Contract Sum. OWNERS RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS: Owner reserves the right to reject a Bid which is in any way incomplete, irregular, or to waive informalities or irregularities in the Bid received. Owner also reserves the right to reject or accept a bid within the Owner's judgement is in the Owner's best interests.

EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS: Bidders shall carefully examine the entire contents of the Contract Documents and Reference Documents prepared for the Work to become thoroughly familiar with all requirements.

EXAMINATION OF SITE: Bidders are encouraged to attend the pre-bid meeting scheduled for Friday, April 8th, 2016 at 10:00AM CDT at the Pine City Elementary School – 700 Sixth Avenue SW, Pine City, MN 55063.

Bidders shall review the construction site to obtain first-hand knowledge of existing conditions, including existing utilities and services, obstacles which may be encountered and all other conditions relative to the Work to be performed. No unscheduled visits will be allowed by Pine City Schools.

Additional Compensation: Suppliers and Contractors shall not receive additional payment for conditions which can be determined by examining the site and Construction Documents.

Bids Requested By: Pine City Independent School District #578.

Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 31, April 7 and 14, 2016 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION:

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451 RENTALS COMMERCIAL Pine City Woodhaven Apartments: Deluxe 2BR upstairs, dishwasher and deck, $770/mo.+electric.

Others at $690/mo.

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Applications now being accepted for:

Baker’s Assistant • Support duties for bakers and donut fryers • Year round - early morning and afternoon shifts • Weekends required Applications available at: Tobies Restaurant, Hinckley, MN 320-384-7394

Cashier/Server/Hostess • Year round - variable hours • Weekends and evenings required Applications available at: Tobies Restaurant, Hinckley, MN 320-384-6174

• References required with our application • Competitive wages Benefits may include vacation pay, employee discounts and profit sharing, medical, dental, vision, life and Flex Plans

Pine City Summer Recreation is looking for coaches 15 and older for tennis, golf, track, t-ball, rookie league baseball, baseball and girls softball. Applicants must be able to work a variety of hours Monday thru Friday from June 13 through July 22. Summer Rec coaching is a unique balance of introducing the fundamentals, developing new skills, friendly competition while providing teamwork, participation by all, and fun for everyone in a safe and structured environment. Coaches will work with participants who have completed grades K-10. Applicants must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the game, possess good organizational skills, able to communicate with players and parents, as well as enjoy working with children. Each must also be reliable, responsible, patient, and have a positive attitude.

Interested candidates can get a copy of the application online at http://pcsummerrec.weebly.com/job-application.html and dropped off with Jena Dennis at the High School, the City of Pine City office or mailed to 205 Main Street, Pine City, Mn 55063 before 4:30 p.m. on April 28, 2016.

Call Jena @ 320-262-6378 or Lara @ 651-210-2735 with any questions.

The City of Pine City is accepting applications for employment at the Public Beach at Westside Park. Employees will work a variety of hours Sunday thru Saturday on a seasonal basis. Employees must be a certified Red Cross Lifeguard and/or a Water Safety Instructor.

Duties will include but are not limited to lifeguarding, teaching, working the concessions stand and a variety of maintenance duties.

Applications are available at pinecity.govoffice.com or City Hall located in the Pine Government Center, 315 Main Street S, Suite 100.

Return applications to City Hall by noon, April 28, 2016 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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FULL AND PART-TIME CORRECTIONS OFFICERS at our county jail in Pine City and is looking for individuals who are dependable, have a strong work ethic, and who are interested in making a difference in their community as a Corrections Officer.

Responsibilities include maintaining a healthy, safe, and secure environment for inmates, staff, and the community; providing care for inmates and monitoring activities throughout the jail facility; supervising and/or assisting with the completion of general cleaning and light maintenance throughout the jail; generate and maintain documentation and reports.

This position works under the direct supervision of the Jail Administrator, however works with considerable independence when performing assigned duties. Corrections Officers must provide 24-hour security and must be able to work evenings and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications: 18 years of age with High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid MN driver’s license. Experience not necessary; on the-job-training is provided.

Starting Salary: $17.11; benefits include sick, vacation, and personal days, Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) contributions.

Applications available in the Administrator’s office at Pine County Courthouse, through Human Resources Job Line at 800-450-7463 ext 1620, or by visiting www.co.pine.mn.us and clicking on Employment Opportunities under Quick Links.

Application Deadline: April 26, 2016 Mail application to: Pine County Human Resources 635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 200, Pine City, MN 55063

KANABEC PUBLICATIONS IS SEEKING AN

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Kanabec Publications seeks an organized and creative professional sales rep to promote and market the business community through our products in print and online.

Sales experience is helpful but training is provided to the candidate who shows the willingness to learn and grow in a fastpaced sales career.

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Benefits of Volunteering in Retirement For many working people, a job fills the largest percentage of their waking time, and coworkers become an important part of their daily life. It’s normal for a retired person to feel a sense of loss and displacement when a significant portion of your daily schedule goes away. Loss of work can leave a big void for many retired people.

One way to address this problem is to find new “work”, whether paid or unpaid. Have you thought about taking the skills you used in your work life and sharing them with others now that you are retired?

Volunteering is often suggested as a great activity for retirees and seniors. It is an activity that benefits both society and the seniors’ own health. By volunteering, seniors can continue being engaged in their community and reap the health benefits. So what exactly are some of the health benefits for seniors who volunteer?

• a lower risk of depression • fewer physical limitations • less decline in health due to aging • increases in physical activity • more engagement in the community • an increase in their number of friends

planting, community gardens, or volunteer at a State Park.

• feeling their life is improving • improvements in memory There are many volunteering opportunities available. The key to finding the right volunteering position is not to limit your search into just a single organization or to a specific type of activity. It is also best to try to develop or add a new skill. Retiring is never a good reason to stop searching for new knowledge and interest. Even when you age, it’s not too late to learn new skills.

You can absolutely defy the old adage that says you can never teach an old dog new tricks. Through volunteering you can have plenty of room to build up new skills and improve your existing expertise. With all the options out there, how do you decide where to volunteer? Here are a few helpful ideas:

• If you are a retired doctor, nurse, or have worked in a medical setting, you can devote your time and volunteer in local hospitals that are in need of your services.

• If you love to be around children and young adults, then you can be a foster grandparent and help in mentoring, tutoring, and supporting children.

• If you love to travel, physically and psychologically fit enough to volunteer in developing countries, then you can join in Peace Corps and aid in a variety of programs.

• If you want to be around with fellow retirees, then you can serve in volunteering programs reaching out to other retirees and helping them in some home assistance • If you are passionate about the arts, needs. Your local Senior Federation may be then you can spend quality time volunteer- able to help you find some volunteer oping in local community theaters. portunities.

• Love the history of your community?

With all of these volunteering ideas, you Ask your local History Museum if they are can surely say that retirement is something looking for volunteers. not to worry about, while developing your • If you are a fond lover of nature, you skills and sharing or giving back to others can volunteer in aiding for a clean and in need is not bad at all. green environment by participating in tree

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