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Root sentenced to 30 years for murder BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Patrick James Root was sentenced on April 3 to 367 months in prison for the murder of 22-year-old Timothy Hughes in the Pine Terrace Mobile Home Park in Pine City on Aug. 4, 2017. Root pled guilty to second-degree murder on Feb. 22. Though 17 at the time of the shooting, he was charged as an adult, and has spent the last year and a half in Pine County Jail. Victim impact statements were read in court to explain how this crime affected those close to Timothy Hughes.

VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENTS Shona Hughes read her own statement. “It has been 584 days since Timmy called me mom,” she said. She remembered playing with him and teaching him to dance. She said if she could see her stepson again she knows what she would say to him. “I would tell Tim that ... I always loved him ... that he was a good son,” she said. She said her memories of Timothy were darkened by knowing how he spent his last moments.

“I think of Tim lying in the trailer park bleeding to death,” she said. “I physically feel the fear he was feeling inside. “We will go on remembering who Tim really was,” she added. “We need the person responsible for this to be held away from us. He shot someone he grew up with in the back.” Pine County Attorney Reese Frederickson read victim impact statements from other members of the family, including Robert Hughes, the victim’s father. He said Timothy’s life, “was cut short too soon and very unfairly.

“Tim loved his family and was always there to lend a hand,” Hughes said in his letter. “Now one stupid mistake has changed our lives forever. I hope they can learn a lesson.” PROSECUTION AND DEFENSE Speaking for the prosecution, Frederickson said that Root deserved the maximum sentence. “He shot [the victim] multiple times, and most of those were in the back,” Frederickson said. SEE MURDER, PAGE 14

Crash on Hwy. 23 kills 1 STAFF REPORT EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

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To the moon and back again The night of April 13 was a special one for dads and daughters at the “I Love You To The Moon And Back” Father/Daughter Dance in the Pine City High School Gymnasium. Hundreds came out to play games, listen to the music and spend a fun and enjoyable evening together. More on Page 14.

A Mora woman was killed and two other drivers injured after a three-car crash on Highway 23 on April 10. According to the Minnesota Highway Patrol, on Wednesday, April 10 at 2:44 p.m. a 2008 Chevrolet Impala driven by David John Hartl, 66, of Mora was on Highway 23 west of Interstate 35 and waiting to take a left turn. In the snow and ice, a 2002 Lexus 300 driven by Joseph Timothy Silker, 32, of Carlton came up quickly behind Hartl, then swerved into the eastbound lane. The Lexus struck another vehicle head-on – a 2010 Chevrolet Impala driven by Margo Renee Hatch, 63, of Mora. The rear of the Impala swung out hitting the 2008 Impala driven by Hartl. Hatch was killed in the crash. Silker was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth with life-threatening injuries. Hartl’s injuries were described as non-life threatening. All drivers were wearing seat belts. Alcohol was not involved in the crash.

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Egg-stravaganza The Hands for Pine City sponsored Easter egg hunt, games, treats and fun wore some-bunny out on Saturday, April 13. Cold, snowy weather moved the annual event from Robinson Park to the elementary school multi-purpose room this year.

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A National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Connection peer support group for adults recovering from mental illness meets weekly on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at Cambridge Medical Center, 701 S. Dellwood Street, in Cambridge in the Harbor Room. Trained facilitators who are also in recovery lead NAMI Connection groups. For more information, contact Danie at 763-219-6236 or 651-645-2948.

FRIDAY APRIL 19 Lighthouse adult drop-in center On Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lighthouse Child & Family Services will provide an adult drop-in center at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pine City, for individuals 18+ who are living with mental illness. The dropin center is designed to improve independent living skills, integration into the community and healthy psychological functioning through various activities and classes. For more information call 320-362-4343.

SATURDAY APRIL 20 Celebrate spring with ‘Animal Babies’ Kids will enjoy stories while fashioning crafts related to the books or characters in them during “Animal Babies,” a program starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 20 at East Central Regional Library Rush City. Recommended for ages 5 through third grade, no registration is necessary. The library is located at 240 W 4th St. in downtown Rush City and can be reached at 320-358-3948.

TUESDAY APRIL 23 Free computer help sessions On Tuesday, April 23, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., adults with questions on setting up an email account, navigating the internet, using Microsoft Word and other basic computer tasks are encouraged to sign up for a one-on-one, 30-minute learning session with the librarian at the Hinckley Public Library. Stop by the library at 106 First St. SE in Hinckley or call 320-384-6351 to make an appointment.

Pine Gardeners meeting The Pine Gardeners will meet Tuesday, April 23, in the Pine City Public Library at 9 a.m. The UMN Extension “Flowers for Pollinators,” will be presented. Guests are welcome. Email lynquilt@msn.com with any questions.

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The next meeting of the Snake River Valley Conservation Club (SRVCC) will be on Wednesday, April 24, 7 p.m., at the north water tower near the Pine City Industrial Park to discuss the proposed bird watching platform. For more information email: mmadison@northlc.com.

THURSDAY APRIL 25 Community Garden sign-up 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 25 at 6 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. Topics will include “A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Vegetables” and the “Physical and Mental Benefits of Gardening: Seed Swap.” For more information contact the Pine County Extension office at 800-657-3813 Ext. #3 or email Terry.Salmela@co.pine.mn.us.

Chamber Happy Hour The next Chamber Happy Hour event has been scheduled for Thursday, April 25 at Vannelli’s Landing, located west of Pine City on Pokegama Lake. Join with other chamber members from 5:30 - 7 p.m. for light appetizers and a cash bar.

Ruby’s Pantry The Ruby’s Pantry food distribution is the fourth Thursday of each month at the Armory in Pine City. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. and food distribution will take place Thursday, April 25, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. For information call 320-496-3009 or visit www.rubyspantry.org.

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A broasted chicken dinner (Brass Rail) fundraiser for the maintenance and upkeep of the Pine City Senior Center building will be held Saturday, April 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. Call Kathy at 320-630-1359 for information.

We R Able, Adults with Disabilities, sponsors a support group, Focus on Ability, on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 1 - 3:30 p.m. at the Chisago County Senior Center in North Branch. This is an opportunity for persons with a variety of health challenges to share stories, listen, meet new friends and offer encouragement to one another. For information, call 320-358-1211.

National Tell-A-Story Day What better way to celebrate National Tell-A-Story Day than at the library? Kids are encouraged to join the fun on Super Saturday, April 27, from 10:30-11:45 a.m. at the Rush City Public Library. Super Saturdays, intended for kids in grades K-3, are monthly events with a theme filled with goofy games, scavenger hunts, snacks, stories and surprises. Library staff and volunteers lead the program. No registration necessary. Call 320-3583948 for more information.

Scout & Morgan author visit Join Scout & Morgan Books in Cambridge as they celebrate the book launch of Christie Gove-Berg’s third book in her wildlife rescue stories, “Greta – The Great Horned Owl: A True Story of Rescue and Rehabilitation,” on Saturday, April 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Christie will share her book, answer questions from the audience, plus there will be cake and other owl fun. For more information contact events@ scoutandmorganbooks.com / 763-689-2474.

SUNDAY APRIL 28 ‘Logging in Pine County’ On Sunday, April 28 the public is invited to the Pine City Area History Association’s presentation by guest speaker Jim Foster who will share information on the history of the logging industry in Pine County. The meeting will take place at 2 p.m. in the community room of the Pine City Public Library. Memberships will also be available for purchase. For information call 320-322-9208 or email pcahistory@gmail.com.

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IMAGE Art Show opening The IMAGE Art Show opens on Saturday, April 27 from 5 - 8 p.m. at the office gallery space at 112 Main Avenue South in Braham. There will be a welcoming ceremony and judges’ presentation scheduled for 6 p.m., plus a live performance by Andrew Spreck. The art show is free and open to the public. The show will also be open on Sunday, April 28 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Monday - Friday, April 29 - May 3 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and on Saturday, May 4 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Call 320-396-2337

THURSDAY MAY 2 Origami workshop Shower mom on her special day with gifts folded from the heart during a special origami workshop Thursday, May 2 from 6-8 p.m., at the Rush City Public Library. Join licensed instructor Kathleen Sheridan and create a variety of models including a colorful tulip, sweet 2D models to be put on a card or made into a pin, and a container to hold sweets or any other gift. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Registration is required and now open on the events calendar at ecrlib.org.

Adult Day Break Adult Day Break, a free service to give caregivers a break, takes place the first and third Thursdays of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pine City. Games, crafts, bingo and a light lunch will be provided by volunteers Thursday, May2. For more information or to sign up a care receiver, call Colleen Gallus at 320-629-7145.

FRIDAY MAY 3 Spring designer purse bingo Spring designer purse bingo to benefit Pine City/Rush City Youth Hockey will take place at the Rush City VFW on Friday, May 3. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Limited seating, RSVPs are encouraged. Contact pcyhgambling@ gmail.com or 612-390-1217 for information and to RSVP.

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William Kent Krueger visit Join the East Central Regional Library in welcoming New York Times bestselling author William Kent Krueger for a special visit and book signing at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 29 at the Pine City Public Library. Attendance for this event is limited. Tickets for admission will be available at no cost, starting Monday, April 22 at the library. Call 320-629-6403 with any questions.

Loom Beading workshop Learn the art of loom beading at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post in Onamia on Saturday, May 4, noon to 5 p.m. Create a design, string it on a loom, and learn how to apply the loom work to leather or cloth. Online registration is required three days prior to the workshop; visit mnhs.org.

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MEETINGS THURSDAY 4/18 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 SATURDAY 4/20 Model RR club: Askov, 10 a.m., Pine County History Museum SUNDAY 4/21 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. MONDAY 4/22 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. Yellow Ribbon Group: Pine City American Legion, 7 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church WEDNESDAY 4/24 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m., Pine Co. History Museum Al-Anon: 725 2nd Ave. SW, Pine City, 12 p.m., 612-387-6094, David Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine Center for the Arts, Pine City AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center THURSDAY 4/25 Pine City Council: 8 a.m., Pine Government Ctr., Pine City Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City Pine County LGBT: 7 p.m., Hinckley City Hall Comm. Room

SENIOR DINING April 22 - 26 Monday: Unstuffed cabbage casserole, beets, peaches, wheat bread, gelatin with topping Tuesday: Picnic Day- Hamburger on a bun, potato salad, 3-bean salad, oatmeal raisin cookie Wednesday: Fiesta pork loin, rice pilaf, dilled carrots, wheat bread, cinnamon apples Thursday: Lemon glazed chicken breast, scalloped potatoes, green beans, wheat bread, frosted cake Friday: Tuna noodle casserole, peas and carrots, applesauce, bread stick, brownie Cost is $4.25 for people over 60 and $8 for under 60. No preregistration needed, except for special events. Call the Pine City Senior Center at 320-629-3024 between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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PINECITYMN.COM TOP STORIES Below are last week’s most read stories on the Pine City Pioneer website at: www. pinecitymn.com 1. Flu puts Pine City man in a fight for his life: Pine City’s Nick Fulweiler went from sick to desperately ill within the space of a few days this winter. He then spent three weeks in a coma as doctors fought to save him, as his family wondered if he would ever return home. And the disease that caused all this? The flu. Between Oct. 1, 2018 and March 30, 2019, the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that there were more than 450,000 hospitalizations and 30,000 deaths nationwide due to influenza. 2. Sheryl Hudlow - Obituary 3. LeRoy L. Samuelson - Obituary Are you a current print subscriber? Your subscription includes complimentary access to all of the Pine City Pioneer digital content. To access it, go to www.pinecitymn.com. Sign in or create an account. Select “Subscribe” in the top left corner. Choose “Online access for current print subscribers - Get Started” and follow the on screen instructions.

When headlines go wrong... Last week I wrote about what goes into putting out our hometown newspaper each week. It made us sound like we take the job seriously – which we absolutely do – and like we’re working pretty hard. But we’re sure not perfect. Oh boy. We have, occasionally, put the wrong date on a page of our newspaper. Sometimes a word (or three) goes missing. Editor’s And sometimes – very rarely, but sometimes Soapbox – we find out that one of our headlines reads Mike differently than we thought. Gainor We even had one of the headlines for our News Briefs sent in to the Reader’s Digest a few years back: “4-H training scheduled for shooting instructors.” Yep, that’s one of mine. Sigh. However, my friend Henry sent an email with a collection of classic headlines that made anything we’ve written seem awfully normal. In fact, it doesn’t take too much poking around www.rd.com or elsewhere on the internet to find a long list of headlines and captions that’ll have you chuckling and shaking your head.

Now for some of these headlines, I’m 100 percent certain that the writer worded them that way because he or she wanted to point out the ridiculousness of the situation... “City unsure why the sewer smells” from The Herald-Palladium of St. Joseph, Michigan. “County to pay $250,000 to advertise lack of funds” from the Register-Guard of Eugene, Oregon. “Police: DUI charge for woman celebrating end of earlier DUI suspension” from the Chicago Tribune. “Marshall County Sheriff’s candidate disputes report of own death” from WAFF of Huntsville, Alabama. “Meeting on open meetings is closed” from tucson.com. ... or, they just found the irony or humor irresistible: “Stolen prosthetic arm discovered in a secondhand shop” from the Daily Echo, England. “Suspected beer thief leaves liquid trail” from the Charleston Daily Mail.

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“Police charge one-armed man with unarmed robbery” from Masslive.com. “Local man fails breathalyzer test despite eating underwear” from USA Today. But some headlines – well, some of them went pretty horribly wrong.

“Bugs flying around with wings are flying bugs” from Redwood County Extension.

“Florida man attacks gas station clerk with hot dogs, corn dog stick over beer, cops say” from Fox News.

A clipping of the “flying bugs” headline has been copied a hundred times, easily. I would love to read the article that explains this remarkable natural phenomena. Finally, here are a couple of classics where you get the feeling the writer might have started with something that made sense, but they either added a couple of words or took a couple out to make it fit the space. Unfortunately, they also forgot to bring logic and common sense into consideration when

“Florida man fights off coyote with coffee cup: ‘I smashed him’” from WLFA.com.

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“Homicide victims rarely talk to police” from The Express Times.

In this case, the biggest hit sung by Ms. James was “At Last.” But looking at this headline definitely sounds like the writer was not a fan.

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“Statistics show teen pregnancy drops off significantly after age 25” from the New York Post.

Speaking of headlines, have you had the chance to play the Florida Man game yet? Go to Google and type in the words “Florida Man” and then the date of your birthday. You’re almost guaranteed to have some baffling and ridiculous headline pop up. I tried it with my February 20 birthday and found these two gems:

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Happy Easter! And here’s hoping that your next week is as mistake free as possible, and that you manage to get through it without coyote attacks, smelly sewers and/or actual one-armed bandits. MIKE GAINOR is the editor of the Pine City Pioneer. Contact him at editor@pinecitymn.com or 320-322-5241.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Upgrade made recycling easier To the Editor: I would like to offer a big round of applause to Roger and Donna, employees of Chris’ Foods, for taking the steps that led to the upgrade in front of the recycling sheds. Before this upgrade, a person would have to stand in a puddle of water that was in front of the shed doors to open them and recycle items. Thanks to these two thoughtful people, a massive amount of rocks and gravel were added and now it’s easier to use the recycling area. If you have a chance, go into Chris’ Foods and let them know what a great job they did. Sue Lightner Pine City

Don’t change name of park To the Editor: As executive director of the Hinckley Convention & Visitors Bureau (HCVB), I have been asked by the Board of Directors (BOD) to express its opposition to the potential renaming of St. Croix State Park. It is our understanding that there is an effort to rename the park in honor of former Vice President Walter Mondale. While we appreciate Mr. Mondale’s considerable contributions to our state, renaming the St. Croix State Park in homage to his legacy does not seem like an economically prudent or marketing savvy decision, in our opinion. Economically, the cost to replace signage, markers, maps and marketing materials could cost the taxpayers of Minnesota as much as $250,000 by some estimates. Certainly there are more pressing infrastructural needs that warrant tax dollar allocation. From a marketing perspective, it seems unwise to discard the more than 75 years of branding synergy that has made St. Croix State Park one of the most iconic and popular tourism destinations in Minnesota. With neighboring states like Iowa, Nebraska and Wisconsin vying for similar segments of the tourism industry, it doesn’t seem prudent to forego the significant branding advantages that St. Croix State Park has established and enjoyed over the course of its existence. It may make much more sense, from both a marketing and economic perspective, to consider an alternative solution. It would be much less costly, on both fronts, to rebrand the St. Croix State Forest instead of the park. There are far fewer signs, markers, maps and marketing materials affected by such a decision, as well. Additionally, the resulting compromise would allow St. Croix State Park to maintain its current identity, while providing Mr. Mondale’s legacy the consideration it is rightly due. As a destination marketing organization (DMO), the HCVB is acutely aware of the many and varied destinations that Hinckley and East Central Minnesota offer to prospective visitors. It is our hope and understanding that legislators will consider our position regarding this proposal with the weight and value that our 25 years of tourism

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promotion warrants. In light of its unique historic and tourism value to the community, the HCVB sincerely hopes the decision to rename the St. Croix State Park will be reconsidered. We hope your readers will also contact our legislators and let them know that they are similarly opposed to this project. Timothy L. Williams Hinckley Convention & Visitors Bureau

Nelson against name change To the Editor: Are you among the many who are outraged by a legislative proposal that is moving forward in the Minnesota House that would change the name of St. Croix State Park to Walter F. Mondale State Park? I have heard from countless local constituents who have complained to me that this process is moving forward without their consultation. I share your frustration. Some at the Capitol must have thought this wasn’t a very controversial idea, but now that the plan has been publicized the overwhelming majority of area residents are adamant they don’t want to see the name changed. Some background: in the 1800’s, the threat of mining the St. Croix Dalles prompted leaders from Minnesota and Wisconsin to preserve the Dalles of the St. Croix River. Working together, the first interstate (Minnesota and Wisconsin) park in the nation was established with the Minnesota Legislature establishing the park in 1895 and the Wisconsin Legislature following suit in 1900. Since then, St. Croix State Park has become very special to generations of local families who have not only worked there over the years, but have camped and hiked there. In St. Paul, the bill that would authorize the name change has been included in a sizable environment finance proposal that will be debated on the House floor in the coming weeks. From the conversations I’ve had, people want to honor Vice President Mondale, but at the same time they want to maintain the name of St. Croix State Park. This is a personal issue for many local residents, and I’ve heard a tremendous outcry to keep the name as is and to find another way to pay tribute to Walter Mondale going forward. Had those who wanted to change the state park name consulted area residents, I’m confident they would have heard the same message. Unfortunately that did not happen, and I will be opposing this provision. Rep. Nathan Nelson District 11B

Preserve St. Croix State Park To the Editor: There is a bill – HF1963 – that started out with the intention to rename the Interstate state park the Walter Mondale State Park. There was much public outcry and the bill author, Rep. Ryan Winkler changed it to trying to get St. Croix FULL SERVICE AUTO REPAIR Oil Changes • Brakes •Alignments Air Conditioning Repair Tires & Wheels • Suspension Work

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State Park renamed after some discussion with a local official. Without any notification to the public or solicitation of the public’s opinion this bill is going to be going to the legislature to be voted on. I personally find this appalling at the total disregard of what the people might think let alone the cost that would result from this. With no disrespect intended towards Mr. Mondale or his family, basing this on Mr Mondale’s commitment to preserving the waterway. St. Croix State Park is more than the name Walter Mondale. It goes back to the fur traders, trappers, loggers who pioneered the area. The Ojibwe, the great white pines, the CCC camps and the story of that has led it to the park that it is today. We need to protect the culture, the history, keep the name true to its beginnings. It is unacceptable that our legislators who are voted in to represent us are proposing things they have not even asked us about. We as taxpayers need to have a voice and write letters or emails to our representatives ... time is of importance as the legislature is in session. You can email Rep. Nathan Nelson at Rep.nathan.nelson@house.mn and Senator Jason Rarick’s legislative assistant at karen.johnson@senate.mn. Dodie Frye Pine County

The way things used to be To the Editor: I remember back in 1945 on my 15th birthday a driver’s license cost 25 cents. I put two dimes and a nickel in an envelope with my name and address and they mailed me my driver’s license. Don Meyer Pine City

Address Alzheimer’s as national health crisis To the Editor: Alzheimer’s affects over five million Americans living with the disease and over 16 million unpaid caregivers. As an Alzheimer’s caregiver and advocate, it was my honor to represent them on April 2 at Washington, D.C. for the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement Advocacy Forum with other Alzheimer’s advocates from across the nation. On Capitol Hill, I and fellow Minnesota advocates met with R-MN-8 Pete Stauber to ask for his support behind legislation that will provide necessary resources for this national crisis. Specifically, we urged him to support increased funding for Alzheimer’s disease research at the National Institutes

of Health, as well as funding to implement the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act which Congress passed into law late last year. We also encouraged him to co-sponsor bipartisan bills: Improving Hope for Alzheimer’s Act and the Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Act. Both of these bills will provide necessary service planning and support to those in this horrible journey. Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death but also ranks as the most expensive disease with no cure. We thank Rep. Stauber for his openness to this cause. Please join me in urging Rep. Stauber to invest in these policies that address Alzheimer’s as the national health crisis it is. Terry Klosterman Tamarack, MN

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To the Editor: An attempt to change the name of Interstate State Park to Walter Mondale State Park failed because of intense opposition. But they haven’t given up, and now they want to name our St. Croix State Park in Pine County after Mondale. Mondale is still alive and State Law Chapter 101; S.F.No. 2082.17 clearly states that “Laws enacted on or after July 1, 2009 may not name councils, buildings, roads, or other facilities or entities after living people.” Our new representative Nathan Nelson says, “I am trying to stop this. I was just sworn in a week ago and found out this information late on Tuesday, April 2. I called the park manager Wednesday morning to alert Rick Dunkley of what was taking place. The name change is being proposed by DFL Representative Ryan Winkler. I had an amendment on Thursday to remove the language in the bill to change the name of St. Croix. The Democrats rejected that amendment and are pushing the bill. The DFL is in the majority, most of them are from the the cities and don’t care what we think in rural Minnesota. The park is a very big part of the history of the area and we need to preserve its name as St Croix State Park.” People can contact officials: Email addresses: rep.ryan.winkler@house. mn (He is proposing bill); rep.rick.hansen@house.mn. (bill supporter); Our local reps: rep.nathan.nelson@house. mn; Senator Jason Rarick: karen.johnson@senate.mn. Paul Raymond Markville

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The 2019 “Dragons Forever” Committee met on April 2 to prepare mail invitations to send for the Saturday, Aug. 10 reunion, which will be held from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the ballroom of the Grand Casino in Hinckley. A crowd of 400-500 is anticipated from graduates in Pine City High School classes of 1935 to 1979. This year’s chairperson is Dennis Johnson from the Class of 1967. Paper copies of the information/registration form are also available at the Pine City Pioneer office and the bulletin boards at the Pine City Public Library and Chris’ Food Center.

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The IMAGE Art Show will be held April 27 through May 4, with an opening reception on Saturday, April 27 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. A welcoming ceremony and the judges’ presentations are scheduled for 6:00 p.m. The show will be held at the East Central Regional Arts Council office located in downtown Braham, MN. A total of 164 artists from all over the five-county region have entered the show. IMAGE will also be open on Sunday, April 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday – Friday, April 29 – May 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, and Saturday, May 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The show is open to the public and is free of charge. This is the 32nd year of IMAGE, an annual judged art show for visual artists residing in Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine Counties (Region 7E). Sponsored by the East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC), IMAGE is a celebration of artists living and creating in Region 7E. This year’s IMAGE awards are: two Judge’s Choice Awards ($500 each); up to 10 Excellence Awards ($200 each); and up to 10 Merit Awards ($150 each). In addition, artwork entered will be eligible for People’s Choice ($300) and Purchase Awards. These awards (with the exception of People’s Choice) will be presented at the opening reception on April 27. The People’s Choice Award will then be distributed after the show ends. Everyone attending the show is allowed to vote for their favorite piece artwork with the People’s Choice ballot. For more information on the show or the hours call 320-396-2337 extension 1 or email to: info@ecrac.org. For the complete IMAGE Art Show calendar you can also go online to: https://www. ecrac.org/art-community/ecrac-calendar

Aging services wins grant The Minnesota Area Agencies on Aging, through the Central MN Council on Aging, has awarded Family Pathways a Federal Older Americans Act Title III grant. This funding will allow Family Pathways to continue offering programming for older adults and caregivers throughout East Central Minnesota. Older adults living in Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine and Mille Lacs counties will have access to homemaker services and assisted transportation under the guidelines of the Title III grant. Family Pathways’ Aging Services programs are designed to help older adults stay in their homes and offer caregivers education and support. Caregivers who are caring for an older adult that resides in Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine or Mille Lacs counties will have access to supportive services from experienced caregiver consultants. The goal of Title III E funding is to support caregivers as they manage and live their lives well while also caring for another person. Caregiver Consultants help caregivers develop individualized care plans and connect them to local community resources. Social Respite Coordinator has a Reflections Memory Arts & Activity Library filled with resources encouraging

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Join art show in Pine City Pine Center for the Arts is hosting its second annual Black and White exhibition. Regional artists are encouraged to submit up to four works for exhibiting in the May gallery. At last year’s show, there was an exciting variety of art, from photography to paintings to glass art. Featured artists included newcomers as well as Pine Center for the Arts members. Artists are allowed to submit up to four original works of art that meet the following criteria: • Art must be completely original in conception • Created within the last four years • Ready for display (wall artwork should be framed) • Must be created in a black and white color pallete Art will be on display May 10 through June 7 and an opening reception will be held 4-6 p.m. on Friday, May 10. People’s Choice and Best in Show awards will be selected. The deadline to submit the application is May 1. An online application can be obtained at www.pinecenter.org. A paper application can be picked up from the Art Center Gallery at 265 5th Street SE in Pine City. Hours are typically Wednesday – Friday from 3-6 p.m.

May is Mental Health Month During May is Mental Health Month, NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and dozens of other organizations are involved in community education about mental illnesses, including creating awareness that effective treatments are available and that people can and do recover. NAMI Minnesota offers over 500 free educational classes and presentations statewide each year, along with help in navigating the mental health system. NAMI also has more than 70 free support groups for people living with a mental illness and their families. NAMI Minnesota recently released its newest video “Mental Health Crisis Planning for Families.” The video helps parents learn to recognize, prevent, plan for and manage their child’s mental health crisis. It is patterned after NAMI’s booklet and class of the same name. The 15-minute video can be viewed in English or Spanish and was made possible by a grant from the Hope & Grace Initiative, a project of the New Venture Fund. To view “Mental Health Crisis Planning for Families,” go to “videos” at namimn.org, or call NAMI at 651-6452948.

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Chloe Nelson Quinn Pliss

The winners for the age group of 7-10 are:

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The Pine County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office will purchase 27 defibrillators at the cost of $34,000 to equip the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s squad cars. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nine times out of ten, the squad car can get to the heart attack victim before the ambulance can,â&#x20AC;? said County Board Chair Ed Montbriand of Pine City. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very important that if we can just save one life with one of these, then itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth it.â&#x20AC;? Demonstrating true family togetherness, a father and son are being deployed together to Afghanistan. Bob Herzog and son John will be leaving around Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. John, of Brook Park, joined the Minnesota Army National Guard two years ago when he was 17. He talked his dad, Bob, 46, into joining too. And now the two are going to Afghanistan together with the Guardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wolfpack #114 Transportation Company. Jeannie, who is Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife and Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mom, will be left behind to deal with the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s businesses â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Herzog Trailer Sales and Herzog Tack Shop â&#x20AC;&#x201C; along with the rest of the family, son Jordan and daughter Jennah. But Bob has faith that she can keep things going. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to leave,â&#x20AC;? he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for my country and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how I look at it. My wife is pretty strong, and it will be so neat to be doing this with my son.â&#x20AC;? The newest group of Miss Pine City candidates met for their first informational meeting on April 5. This year seven young women are competing for the title of Miss Pine City. They include: Kerrie Hughes, LeTeshia Hedtke, Natalie Loher, Kayla Defenbaugh, Nicole Sebastian, Shelby Favorito and Brittany Hernandez. The candidates have begun the process of seeking their sponsors for the pageant.

There is a lot that goes into being a team, especially a high school basketball team. Coach Nathan Stoa, head coach of the Pine City girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball program, challenged his team to something more this year. The PCHS girls varsity, junior varsity and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Câ&#x20AC;? squad teams worked to raise awareness and funds for cancer research this season. The team decided to work with the Kay Yow Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Cancer Fund. The Dragon squad raised $1,844 this season by selling pink Dragon basketball t-shirts as well as running 50/50 raffles during home games. The finale of the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts was a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pink Out the Gymâ&#x20AC;? event at the end of the regular season. The PCHS girls basketball team was appreciative to fellow students, school staff and community for supporting their effort against cancer.

has been on leave from that position, which has been temporarily filled this past year by Wally Connaker. After much discussion at the boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting Monday, April 11, members voted to advertise the position as a combination athletic/ community education director and athletic director. Junior varsity hockey could be added to the Pine City School sports calendar for 1994-95. Acting Athletic Director Wally Connaker presented the possibility to the board. Board members Debbie Bombard and Mary Skalicky noted there are a lot of hockey players coming up through the Pine City Youth Hockey Peewees and Bantams. Skalicky said she was â&#x20AC;&#x153;surprised the school didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have it (JV hockey) already because we have it for all other sports.â&#x20AC;? A decision will be made by the Pine City School Board in May.

25 Years Ago, 1994 50 Years Ago, 1969 The volunteers who work magic with the Pine City Senior Dining program every weekday were treated to some magic moments Monday afternoon. A party was held at the Pine City VFW Club to recognize the efforts of those who serve the dining site, and Mystic Matt from North Branch entertained. The young magician involved the audience in his show, soliciting help from Ralph Peterson, Pine City, for a rope trick. The We R Able program sponsored the magic show and dining site coordinator Geri Othoudt organized the party. One hundred two volunteers logged 4,566 hours for the dining program this year. A full time athletic director and a junior varsity hockey program may soon be added to the Pine City School District budget. The Pine City School Board has accepted the formal resignation of Andy Rohweder as athletic director. Rohweder

The Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce opened a business office in downtown Pine City (243 Sixth St). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Pine City service center,â&#x20AC;? said Chamber Executive Secretary Jim Clark. Pine City High School was one of nine schools which participated in the district music contest at the Sandstone public schools. Of those nine schools, Pine City received the highest number of superior ratings, winning 41 superiors among its 59 entries. Marie Peloquin, who is employed as an all night telephone operator in the Pine City office, is credited with possibly saving the life of Mrs. Koksma of Hinckley recently. Upon answering a Hinckley signal, all she could hear was a moan on the other end. Peloquin contacted Ray Kosbab, service supervisor, who traced the call to the Koksma residence, where a sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deputy found Mrs. Koksma lying on the floor after suffering what

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Swenson, Geisler earn 1994 dairy titles About 100 farm families attended a banquet at Tobies last Thursday night, where Pine Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1994 Dairy Princesses were crowned. Pictured, left to right, are ďŹ rst runner up Amanda Swenson, Junior Dairy Princess Natasha Geisler, Senior Dairy Princess Melissa Swenson and Miss Congeniality Kristy Slama.

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75 Years Ago, 1944 HENRIETTE NEWS: A group of young people gathered at the Lem Bacon home last Saturday evening for a farewell party of Belva Wood, who has joined the Waves, and left for Hunters College at New York City last Tuesday morning. This week a spring epidemic of fires developed in and around the Pine City territory. The first call for the department came as an oil stove at Archie Clyneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s became overheated Sunday afternoon. Monday afternoon about 4:30, firemen also made a run to a lot near the P.L. Hamlin residence where a grass fire was in progress. The department answered a call to the Ervin Johnson home in Rock Creek, due to a severe chimney fire.

100 Years Ago, 1919

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Recent murder Tekiela shares love of nature prompts Uber caution at 17th annual Hort Day BY BILL STICKELS III EDITOR@COUNTYSTAR.COM

BY TERRY SALMELA PINE COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS

Over 210 people enjoyed seeing beautiful photographs and learning all about our feathered friends from Stan Tekiela, naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer at the 17th Annual University of Minnesota Extension Pine County Master Gardener Horticulture Day on Saturday, April 6 at Pine City High School. Tekiela has written 195 field guides on birds, native plants, trees, nature appreciation books and wildlife audio CDs. He said that feeding backyard birds can amount to 25% of their diet according to a Wisconsin study. It became a more common practice after WWII when people had more time and money. It has allowed more species to spend winters further north with a greater chance for survival and added to our appreciation and enjoyment of birds. However, he cautioned that if you do feed birds, be sure to use a squirrel guard, put feeders six to eight feet from a vertical surface and/or have feeders on wires to prevent squirrels, raccoons and bears from getting at the feeders. He added that birds have survived for centuries without us feeding them. He said that some bird species are on the decline. The American Kestrel decline has been blamed on our use of pesticides. The Grosbeak population is down 85% and the Red-Headed Woodpecker population is down 87%. He showed how people can help birds to survive by improving habitat. He shared a photo of his own front yard which he has turned into a chemical free garden which provides food and habitat for birds and allows him to observe them close-up. He went on to tell many colorful and humorous stories about the

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Pine County Master Gardeners Sally Brewster and Cassidy Roberts shared gardening information and answered questions at the Ask a Master Gardener table at the Pine County Horticulture Day on April 6 at Pine City High School.

different characteristics of birds. He told why birds have different colored plumage and that feathers are important for UV light protection, warmth and flight. The shape of a bird’s beak affects the type of food eaten. Some eat seeds and fruit. Insects are an important food source to all birds. He shared how he had observed a pair of Red-bellied Woodpeckers for three weeks. In that time, he calculated that they fed their young and ate 22,000 insects. Other characteristics covered were songs, nesting, mating, eggs and migration. He concluded by saying that small bird species typically live three to five years and larger species can live 25 to 30 years. Tekiela’s presentation was followed by four excellent breakout sessions. They included: “Growing Cold Hardy Tree Fruits” that can be grown here in hardiness zone 3 by Annie Klodd, University of Minnesota Extension Educator for fruit and vegetables. JoAnn Weaver, UMN Extension Crow Wing County Master Gardener gave a thorough presentation on “Tomatoes: Seeds to Saucepan.”

Jackie Froemming, UMN Extension Educator, covered “Selecting and Growing Hostas,” which are the most popular perennial in the United States. Jennifer Knutson, UMN Extension Crow Wing County Master Gardener covered “Adding Color to Your Landscape with Flowering Shrubs.” She covered Forsythia, Lilac, Ninebark, Rhododendron (Azalea and Rhododendron), Hydrangea and Weigela. There were over 20 commercial and educational exhibitors with gardening information and items for sale. The UMN Extension Pine County Master Gardeners had an information booth with free gardening information. More information on gardening and on the Master Gardener program is available from the UMN Extension Pine County Extension office at the courthouse in Pine City at 800-657-3813 and online at www. extension.umn.edu/county/pine and on Facebook at Facebook. com/pinecountymastergardeners or by email to Coordinator Terry Salmela at terry.salmela@ co.pine.mn.us.

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As frequent concert-goers and bar-hoppers go, Caitlin Netzer reluctantly admits she is a bit unusual. “I’m always looking around areas, and I make up escape plans in my head,” the 2010 North Branch graduate said. “One of my biggest fears has always been being stabbed or shot.” That idiosyncrasy, coupled with fresh memories of the 21-year-old South Carolina student who was murdered after getting into the wrong car following a night of drinking, might have saved Netzer and a friend from a dangerous, if not life-threatening, situation. Following the Katy Perry concert on Sunday, April 7, Netzer and her close friend Sam, who is from Willmar, decided to grab a few drinks at a small bar. When it came time to leave, it turned out the bar was difficult for Uber drivers to find, and their attempts to reserve a ride were canceled multiple times. As the two young women were waiting for what turned out to be the third canceled ride, Netzer said a guy in an “extremely black and dark, dark car” pulled up and asked the two if they were looking for an Uber ride. “So naturally, we say ‘Yes,’” Netzer said. “But in the meantime, I’m looking at my app knowing something was up. He goes, ‘I’m your Uber,’ and I said ‘No, you’re not. Show me your phone, show me proof.’” Netzer said the man kept pointing at something they couldn’t see in an attempt to convince them he was who he said he was. “He wouldn’t show me his phone,” Netzer continued. “I still had the app up. It’s not the car, not the guy. There was no other car around, and the app was saying my Uber has been canceled again. He kept telling me and Sam to get in the car and that he was our Uber driver. I double checked my app again. My ride was still obviously canceled because they couldn’t find the bar, which I later found out happens often at that place. “I looked at Sam, and we just started sprinting back into the bar,” Netzer said. “The bartender got us a Lyft and went outside with us until our ride got there.” RECENT EVENTS INCREASE AWARENESS The story of Samantha Josephson, the Columbia, South Carolina, college student who was brutally murdered after getting into a car she mistakenly thought was her Uber ride, definitely played a part in Netzer and her friend’s actions. “[Things like that] have made me 10 times more anxious and cautious with everything I do, especially since I go to so many concerts a year,” Netzer said. “I think I was much more stern than I usually am as a person. So I do think it influenced the diligence even more.” At the same time, Netzer admits she could see herself doing things completely differently. “I mostly use Uber with my boyfriend, so he’s usually handling it, and I’ve only had to do it a few times myself,” Netzer said. “The more I think about it, there’s a real possibility to have believed him (the driver). I do know alcohol wouldn’t have been a factor as far as if we had gotten in. It would’ve simply been that I trusted the guy. It’s a hard judgment call. I absolutely see how this tragedy happened. “What’s being shared about Uber is absolutely no joke and 100 percent needs to be paid attention to,” Netzer concluded. “I just hate the fact it took someone dying for us to wake up.”

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Basketball teams end successful seasons BY LANCELOT E. FURBER SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Both Dragon varsity basketball squads had much to be proud of at the close of the 2018-19 season. DRAGON GIRLS The 2018-19 Dragon girls basketball team completed one of the most successful seasons in school history with their run to the Section 6AA championship game. Members of the varsity team included: seniors Chloe Alleman, Emily Carpenter, Hannah Husom, Hannah Lorsung, Jolie Wicktor; juniors Ally Chromey, Ashley Faur, Makenna Nelson, Alaina Steele, Lily Wilson; sophomores Ellie Hasz, Meredith Kolling; and eighth graders Kloey Lind and Sophie Lahti. Individual awards included All State Honorable Mention to Ellie Hasz, All State Academic to Chloe Alleman, Hannah Husom, Hannah Lorsung and Jolie Wicktor. All Section went to Lily Wilson and Ellie Hasz. All Conference went to Ashley Faur, Lily Wilson and Ellie Hasz. All Conference Honorable Mention went to Alaina

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The 2018-19 Dragon girls basketball team completed one of the most successful seasons in school history with their run to the Section 6AA championship game.

Steele. Ellie Hasz joined the Dragons’ 1,000 point club this season and Lily Wilson became the career steals and assists leader in program history The team set school records for wins (24), points scored in a season (1,996), points per game (66.5), assists (465), field goals attempted (1,684), field goals made (712), field goal percentage (42.3%), three-pointers attempted (668), three-pointers made (223) and three-

point percentage (35%). The team also made 19 three-pointers in one game which is second all time in Minnesota girls basketball history. To cap it off, the Dragons won their section championship game for the first time since 1989. DRAGON BOYS The 2018-19 Dragon boys basketball team also completed a very successful season, breaking two state records: completed three-point baskets in a

game (27) and completed three point shots in a season (368). The Dragon varsity team also captured The Great River Conference title outright, going undefeated in conference play. They ended the regular season with a 23-3 record and hosted Sauk Centre in the first round of playoffs. After that 84-75 victory, the Dragons fell to a very talented Spectrum team in an extremely competitive section quarterfinal game.

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Konnor Jusczak ﬁnds his sweet spot on the ﬂoor, hitting three three-pointers from the same spot.

Individually, Nick Hansmann and Seth Logan both eclipsed the 1,000 point mark this season. Joining Hansmann and Logan were Jake Adams, Koleman Lind and Konnor Jusczak as All-Conference selections. Hansmann and Logan were also named to the 6AA All-Section Team. Throughout the year, the Dragons had several volunteer opportunities for players including youth camps, youth tour-

naments, the Knights of Columbus Free-Throw Contest, an Alumni Tournament and working with the elderly at a local assisted living complex. Pine City players put in over 125 hours of volunteering. “Moving forward, we are very excited about the group we have returning, which includes nine of 12 players on varsity and a young and scrappy JV team that had a 19-win season,” said coach Kyle Allen.

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Despite cold and windy weather, Dragons victorious at Rush City Invite BY LANCELOT E. FURBER SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

The Dragons traveled to Rush City on Tuesday, April 9 to participate in the Rush City Invite. Pine City did great despite the cold and windy weather. The athletes performed well, but they will improve once the weather gets nicer. Despite the weather, both the girls and boys track and field teams came home with the victory. DRAGON GIRLS The Pine City girls scored 179 points to win by 79.5 points over second place Rush City. It was a great full team effort as the Dragons had 30 different girls who contributed to the scoring of the meet and won seven out of the 18 events. Ten athletes scored 10 or more points each. Alaina Steele was Pine City’s highest point scorer with 18 points. Summer Thieman and Kelsey Erickson both scored 14 points. Emily Carpenter, Sophie Lahti, Lydia Adams, Cara Kuhn and Ellaina Johnson all scored 12 points. Eva Johnson scored 11 points and Livia Isackson-Rod scored 10 points. The long jump was the Dragons’ best event as Livia Isackson-Rod took first (13’ 9”), Kelsey Erickson took second (13’ 2.5”), Hailee Rydberg took third (12’ 11”) and Ainsley Vinaja took fifth (12’ 9.5”). The 800m was another great event with Alaina Steele (2:41), Lydia Adams (2:48) and Grace Grubbs (2:54) sweeping the event 1-2-3. The Dragons won three of the four relays. The 4x100m relay of Ellaina Johnson, Emma Johnson, Emily Carpenter

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Despite the weather, both the girls and boys track and ﬁeld teams came home from Rush City with the victory.

and Summer Thieman, won with a time of 56.5. The 4x200m relay of Ainsley Vinaja, Allyson Chromey, Kensi Tayerle and Summer Thieman, won with a time of 1:59.5 and the 4x400m relay of Kloey Lind, Grace Grubbs, Lydia Adams and Alaina Steele, won with a time of 4:43.5. Eva Johnson won the 3200m (13:05) with teammate Arissa Rydberg (13:10) placing second. Sophie Lahti won the 300m hurdles (53.1). Maddy Graham took second in the pole vault (6’ 6”). The Dragons took second, third and fourth in both the 200m dash (Summer Thieman (29.1), Ellaina Johnson (29.3) and Emily Carpenter (29.3) and shot put (Cara

Kuhn (27’ 7”), Emma Schmidt (25’ 6”) and Maggie Smetana (24’ 3.25”). Pine City went second, third and fifth in the 100m dash with Emily Carpenter (13.7), Ellaina Johnson (13.9) and Emma Johnson (14.2) and the high jump, Kensi Tayerle (4’ 6”), Sophie Lahti (4’ 6”) and Maddy Graham (4’ 2”). In the discus the Dragons went second and third with Cara Kuhn (88’ 0”) and Emma Schmidt (81’ 1”). They also went second and third in the 100m hurdles with Kloey Lind (19.9) and Megan Cunnien (20.9). In the 1600m Pine City went second and fourth with Alaina Steele (6:03) and Lydia Adams (6:22). Alexis Thieman

placed fourth in the 400m dash (73.5). DRAGON BOYS The Pine City boys scored 121 points to beat second place Hinckley-Finlayson by 15 points, having 15 athletes contributing to the scoring in the meet. Pine City won eight of the 18 events with six Dragons with over 10 points. TJ Rank was the top scorer with 22 points. Tucker Dalen scored 20 points and Tommy Ryan scored 18 points. JJ Preston and Dawson Clifford each scored 14 points and Logan Vinaja scored 12 points. Pine City won two of the four relays. The 4x200m relay of TJ Rank, Caleb Fromm, Hunter

Peacock and Dawson Clifford won with a time of 1:42.9. The 4x400m relay of Timmy Johnson, TJ Rank, Caleb Fromm and Logan Vinaja won with a time of 3:48.8. TJ Rank won the 300m hurdles with a time of 45.4. Logan Vinaja won the 800m with a time of 2:09.9. Tommy Ryan won the 3200m with a time of 11:10. Tucker Dalen won the triple jump with a jump of 37’ 8.5” and JJ Preston won the shot put with a toss of 41’ 11.5”. In the discus Pine City went second and third with JJ Preston (110’ 11”) and Kenny Vo (96’ 0”). The Dragons also went second and third in the pole vault with TJ Rank (9’ 0”) and Dawson Clifford (9’ 0”). The

Dragons finished second and fourth in the long jump with Tucker Dalen (18’ 2.75”) and Dawson Clifford (17’ 0”). In the 200m dash Hunter Peacock (25.8) placed third and Caleb Fromm (25.9) placed fifth. Noah Miller placed third in the 3200m (12:48). Tommy Ryan placed third in the 400m dash (57.4), and Dawson Clifford also placed third in the 110m hurdles (18.2). Hunter Peacock placed fifth in the 100m dash (12.6). NEXT MEET Pine City will be at the Foley Invite on Thursday, April 18. This is a great meet with very good competition.

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Dale Evangelical Free Church 45268 Brunswick Rd, Harris 763-689-5817 Easter Sunday Service 10:25am

Faith Baptist Church & Academy 601 2nd Street S.E., Hinckley 320-384-6312 fbchinckley@gmail.com Easter Sunday Brunch 9:45am Easter Sunday Service 11am No Evening Service

First Presbyterian Church 405 Main St. S, Pine City 320-629-3592 Fellowship 9:15am Easter Sunday Service 10:30am

Grace Baptist Church One mile SW of Pine City on Cty. Rd. 23 (next to I-35) • 320-629-1374 Easter Sunday School 10am Easter Sunday Service 11am & 6pm

Hands For Pine City Outreach Church 320-496-3009 Easter Sunday Service 9:30 am at the Pine Center for the Arts Free Continental Breakfast & Egg Hunt

Henriette Community Church (Free Methodist) One mile north of Henriette on Hwy 107 320-679-4875 Easter Sunday Breakfast 9am Easter Worship to follow

Hinckley Seventh Day Adventist 550 1st St. NE, Hinckley 320-384-6167 Easter Service - Saturday, April 20 11am We would enjoy having you as a guest at our service. Lunch will be served following service

Hope Lutheran Church 301 Oak St., Grasston 320-396-3925 Maundy Thursday 4:30pm Easter Breakfast 10:00am Easter Worship 11:00am Calvary Lutheran Church, Mora Maundy Thursday 7:00pm Good Friday Service 1:30pm Sunrise Worship 7:00am Easter Breakfast 8:00am Easter Worship 9:00am Community Ecumenical Worship Good Friday 7pm @ Grace Lutheran

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Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Sister church to St. Joseph's Catholic Church 535 8th St SW, Pine City 320-629-2935 Holy Thursday 7pm Good Friday Noon Saturday Easter Vigil 7pm Easter Sunday 10am

Journey North Church 320-629-6111 840 Main St. S, behind A&W Easter Sunday 8am, 9:30am & 11am Worship service child care provided

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St. John’s Lutheran Church of Rush City 980 4th St W, Rush City 320-358-3623 Maundy Thursday Worship 7pm at St. John’s, Rush City Good Friday Worship at 7pm at St. Stephen’s, Braham Easter Sunday Worship at 7pm at St. Stephen’s, Braham Worship at 8:45am at St. John’s, Rush City

South Pine Baptist Church Pine City Library Community Room 300 5th St. SE 320-336-9292 Easter Breakfast 9:30 am Easter Sunday Service 10:30 am

Zion Lutheran Church 410 Main St. S, Pine City 320-629-3683 Maundy Thursday 11am & 7pm Good Friday 11am & 7pm Easter Sunrise Worship 7am Easter Breakfast 8am to 9am Easter Worship with Communion 9am

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Sister Church to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 19390 Praha Ave, Beroun 320-629-2935 Easter Sunday Service 8am

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Local farmers and gardeners join for food fair Farmers from Braham to Sandstone, along with the Master Gardeners from Kanabec and Pine counties, have come together to promote and educate about all of the locally raised food products and opportunities here in East Central Minnesota. The event is on Saturday, April 20, noon – 4 p.m. at Sapsucker Farms (2752 215th Avenue, Mora, MN 55051) near Quamba. Meet the farmers from Nelson Grass Farm, Ogilvie, Yellow Hutch Farm, Braham, Fresh Starts Farm, Mora, Abraham’s Table Farm, Sandstone, M & V Crafts, Mora, and Sapsucker Farms. Local products for sale include: pasture-raised poultry, beef, pork, free-range eggs, maple syrup, honey, organic apple cider, jams, jellies and Smude’s Microwave popcorn. Learn about what Community Supported Agriculture is all about and sign up for a CSA that best suits you and your family. The Master Gardeners from Kanabec and Pine counties will be available to answer questions about growing food and gardening. Find out about what’s new at the Mora Area Farmers Market, and meet representatives from the Mora and Pine City Community Gardens. MIKE GAINOR | THE PIONEER

‘Fanciful Creations’ go on display Artist Nan Grubbs gets the details perfect for the opening of her show “The Fanciful Creations of Elizabeth x 2” at Pine Center for the Arts on April 12. The show will continue through the month of April.

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‘Daddy sang bass, momma sang tenor...’ The fearless ﬁddles, guitars, bass and mandolins (and harmonica) of local songsters Bluegrass Jam offered a performance of old-time bluegrass and gospel tunes at Lakeside Medical Center on April 12.

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MURDER: Root receives 30 year sentence for 2017 murder of Timothy Hughes FROM PAGE 1

Frederickson described Root’s reaction after the crime – wiping down the gun and cleaning the car to get rid of evidence – as “chilling.” Root’s attorney Ryan Pacyga said that two families were torn apart by the events of Aug. 4, 2017. “I do not want to disparage Mr. Hughes,” Pacyga said. “Patrick is responsible for his side of the action.” However, he noted that the confrontation on Aug. 4 began as a dispute over drugs. Root said he gave Hughes $180 for marijuana, but Hughes gave him a bag with shredded paper instead. “There were unclean hands on both sides,” Pacyga said. “These things can lead to violence.” He spoke about the death of Root’s mother at an early age, and other tragedies in his past. He noted that Root would have to spend nearly two decades in prison before he could be released on parole. “[That is] a long, long time – more

time than he has been alive,” Pacyga said. “He is a target. He’s going to be going into a jungle.” Pacyga said he hopes that Root will use his time in prison to improve himself and prepare for the day he’s released. “There are two ways they can do their time,” Pacyga said. “[They] can learn how to be a better criminal. Or take an opportunity. Find sobriety, get an education, find God, find mentors and make a positive impact. I want him to have that happen. He’ll have a lot of time to think about it. “We know that resentment is corrosive,” Pacyga added. “I hope healing can happen for everybody in this courtroom.” ‘THEY DON’T KILL PEOPLE’ “This is just a sad, sad day,” said Judge Krista Martin. She noted that the families of Patrick Root and Timothy Hughes were friends before Aug. 4, 2017. “Now [they are] torn apart by an un-

fathomable grief, and the horror of that summer evening,” she said. She said that the horror of the murder made an impact on the community as well. “We are gathered here to acknowledge a terrible crime and a terrible harm,” she said. “A young man’s life was senselessly taken.” She said she had read the victim impact statements written by Timothy’s family members before they were read in the courtroom that day. “I want you to know that you’ve been heard,” she told them. “You will never forget, and I promise you I will never forget.” Speaking to Patrick Root’s family, she told them she was sad for them as well. “I know you’re in pain too,” she said. Addressing Root directly, Martin said she wasn’t sure what to tell him. “No one will ever understand why a 17-year-old did such a senseless, violent ... evil act,” she said. She said she knows that Root has experienced tragedy and trauma in his

young life. However, she said, in her 18 years as a judge she has met people who were victims of child abuse, domestic violence and some horrors that went beyond description. “And they don’t kill people,” she told him. “They don’t kill people. It’s not an excuse. This is a crime that is so bad, so final, so inexplicable.” She said she intended to send a message with this sentence that murder will be punished. “I don’t know what’s in store for you, Mr. Root,” she said. “ I hope that you have time ... to understand the enormity of this crime. I hope you get out of the idea that you had some excuse for what you did.” She noted that many members of Timothy Hughes’ family were wearing shirts with the victim’s face on it. “That is a very handsome face and a very beautiful smile,” she said. Root was sentenced to 367 months in prison. With good behavior and with 608 days credit for time served, he could be released in roughly 19 years.

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the capture of a silver carp on the St. Croix River. The invasive carp was caught by a commercial fisher near Prescott, Wisconsin, during routine spring netting. “Captures of individual invasive carp are disappointing but not surprising,” said DNR invasive fish coordinator Nick Frohnauer. “This silver carp was captured in an area that is heavily fished in the spring, as it is an overwintering area for several species of fish. In 2017, two silver carp were captured at this same location.” The most recently captured silver carp was a 26 1/4 inch male weighing seven pounds. The commercial fisher had informed the DNR area fisheries office that his crew would be netting in the area. Upon discovering the silver carp in the catch, the commercial fisher immediately contacted the DNR. A DNR invasive carp specialist secured the fish and transported it back to the area office for further processing. DNR staff are working with the commercial fisher to conduct additional netting at the location of this discovery. Frohnauer noted that while the DNR continues to be concerned about the potential impact of invasive carp in the St. Croix River and other Minnesota waters, individual adult fish captures do not indicate reproduction or an established population of invasive carp in the St. Croix. “In this instance, there was one invasive carp out of the hundreds of fish handled in the haul,” Frohnauer said. Invasive carp progressed upstream since escaping into the Lower Mississippi River in the 1970s. These large fish compete with native species and pose a threat to rivers and lakes. No breeding populations have been detected in Minnesota waters. Individual invasive carp have been caught as far upstream in Mississippi River Pool 2 near the Twin Cities (bighead, grass, and silver), the King Power Plant on the St. Croix River by Oak Park Heights (bighead), and

just downstream of Granite Falls in the Minnesota River (bighead). The DNR Invasive Species Program has built partnerships with state and federal agencies, conservation groups, university researchers and commercial businesses to prevent the spread of invasive carp. The 2015 closure of the Mississippi River lock at Upper St. Anthony Falls in Minneapolis was a major accomplishment of these efforts. The DNR is actively engaged with several prevention efforts. The DNR is an active partner in the Upper Mississippi River Invasive Carp Workgroup. The group includes representatives from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, and several federal agencies. In partnership with the DNR, the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center at the University of Minnesota is testing and evaluating carp deterrents in Mississippi River locks and dams. Previously, MAISRC had installed and evaluated a speaker system at Lock 8. Development of this technology will continue this year with the installation of an updated speaker system at this location. The DNR’s Fish and Wildlife Division leads a comprehensive sampling program to monitor fish population changes and impacts of management actions. This includes working with commercial fishers, as demonstrated by this incident. State funding sources, including the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund and Outdoor Heritage Fund, have provided key funding for deterrent actions and the DNR invasive carp detection and response program. Invasive carp captures must be reported to the DNR immediately. Call 651-587-2781 or email invasivecarp.dnr@state.mn.us. People who think they may have captured an invasive carp should take a photo and transport the carp to the nearest DNR fisheries office or make arrangements for it to be picked up by a DNR official. For more information about invasive carp go to mndnr.gov/invasive-carp.

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Dancing the night away Fathers and daughters were all smiles at the Saturday, April 13 dance at Pine City High School.

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death by her parents, six sisters, infant son, grandson and infant great-granddaughter. She is survived by treasured friend, Marv Eastlund, adult children, Mike Holmes, Linda (Ron) Hyry, Patty (Dave) Kari, along with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Isanti Community Center, 208-½ First Avenue, Isanti, MN on April 20, 2019, at 12:30 p.m. with a luncheon to follow. There will be a private family graveside service. Special thanks to the staff at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul for their loving care in Jeanette’s final days.

Effie Hendrickson of Pine City went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 12, 2019. Effie would have celebrated her 106th birthday on May 14. Effie is survived by 14 nieces and nephews, many other relatives and friends. Effie was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Mary Hendrickson and 11 siblings. Pastor Joel Preston will officiate at funeral services for Effie at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 18 at Pine City Evangelical Free Church – Lighthouse, with a time of visitation for family and friends one hour prior to the service. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service – Swanson Chapel of Pine City. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com

Louise E. Rolf Louise Rolf, age 93, of Braham, died Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Ecumen in North Branch. Louise Edna Emma Klatt was born Aug. 22, 1925, t Frank and Bertha to ( (Reetz) Klatt in Mora. O Sept. 13, 1925, she On w adopted into God’s was f family through holy b baptism at Zion Luthera Church in Mora. an I 1943, she graduated In f from Mora High School. O Jan. 12, 1945, she On m married Edwin Rolf at Z Zion Lutheran Church in Mora. Louise enjoyed r reading the Bible and d doctrinal books, music and singing. She was active in church, taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. Louise was also an avid gardener and loved to cook and bake. Guests and family were always treated to a great meal. Her greatest joy and comfort was her trust in the merits of the Lord, Jesus Christ. Louise is survived by her children Tim (Karen) Rolf of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Tom Rolf of Pine City, Becky (Bryan) Tauchen of Huntsville, Alabama, Dan Rolf of Coon Rapids; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Jeanette G. Holmes Jeanette G. Holmes of Pine City, formerly of Brook Park, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2019, at the age of 84. Jeanette loved being with her family and friends, watching wildlife, playing bingo and cards, gardening and baking. She will be remembered for the love she shared with us, her outgoing, feisty spirit and contagious laugh, and for the delicious pies, eclairs, buns, and other treats she spoiled us with. She is preceded in

She is preceded in death by her parents Frank and Bertha Klatt; husband Edwin Rolf; son Philip (Deborah) Rolf; sisters Irma Steckelberg, Esther Steckelberg, Ruth McCarthy; brother Gerhard Klatt. Reverend Richard Langhorst officiated at funeral services for Louise on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sandstone. A time of visitation and reviewal was Tuesday, April 16 at the Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City and also one hour prior to the service at the church. The interment is at Grasston Union Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service – Swanson Chapel of Pine City. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com

Don ‘Buffy’ Bartheidel Don “Buffy” Bartheidel of Pine City passed Saturday April 13, 2019, at the Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis at the age of 69. Pastor Rob Spahr will officiate at services for Don Bartheidel at 11 a.m. Friday, April 19 at First Presbyterian Church of Pine City. A time of visitation and reviewal is planned for one hour prior to the service at church and Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. at the Swanson Funeral Chapel. Full obituary notice to follow next week. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service – Swanson Chapel of Pine City. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE 16

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WORSHIP GUIDE 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 320-336-8978 Dale Evangelical Free Church 45268 Brunswick Rd, Harris, MN 763-689-5817 Pastor/Teacher Dr. Harvey Martin Sunday School, all ages 9:00 am Sunday Service 10:25 am www.daleefc.com Awana, Wed. 6:30-8:00pm Youth, Wed. 6:30-8:00pm First Presbyterian Church 405 Main St. S., Pine City 320-629-3592 Pastor Rob Spahr www.firstprespinecity.org Sunday Worship Celebration 10:30 AM Sunday School, Preschool-Gr 6 10:30 AM Wednesday Youth Group 6:15 PM 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 wwåw.grasstonbaptist.org info@grasstonbaptisit.org 320.396.2645 Worship Service 9:30am Sunday School 10:45am

Hope Lutheran Church Grasston Dean Oelfke, Pastor 320-396-3925 hopelutherangrasston.org Sunday Worship Service 11am Holy Communion first and third Sundays and festival days.

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

Hustletown Community Church Non-denominational 1010 3rd Ave SW Pine City Pastor Bruce Thompson 651-983-8130 Sunday School, 10:15 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.

Henriette Community Church (Free Methodist) One mile North of Henriette on HWY 107 • 320-679-4875 Pastor Marvin Miller Sunday School, 9:00a.m.; Sunday morning Worship, 10:15 a.m. Hinckley Seventh Day Adventist 550 1st St. NE, Hinckley 320-384-6167 Pastor: Carlos Rodriguez Services, Saturday, 11 a.m. Fellowship lunch 1st and 3rd Saturday following services.

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 4-4:30p.m., Sunday 9:15-9:45a.m. Journey North Church Current location: 840 Main St S, behind A&W. Pastor Tim Adams 320-629-6111 Sunday Services: 9 & 10:30 a.m. Nursery, toddlers and KidVenture programs during both services. www.JourneyNorthChurch.com

Living Hope Christian Center Assembly of God Pastor Andrew Shaw 11914 Fairway Rd SW, Pine City 320-629-6136 www.lhccpc.com livinghopepinecity@gmail.com Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Living Water Fellowship 915 W. 8th St. Rush City, MN Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Call 320-358-3818 for weekly Bible studies and youth activities. Open Arms Church of God 406 Pine St., Grasston, MN 320-396-3373 Pastor Gene Sherrod Spirit Filled Worship Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Children’s ministry Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 825 Golf Ave SW Pine City 320-629-2985 Pastor Fred Hanson Sunday Worship at 8 and 9:30 a.m. Maundy Thursday 6:30 Good Friday 6:30 Easter Sunrise 6:30 a.m. Easter Services 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. Please join us in praise!

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 St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 320-629-2935 19390 Ave, Beroun, MN Monsignor Alek Suchan Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. South Pine Baptist Church Meeting at Pine City Library Community Room 300 5th St SE, Pine City, MN Pastor Dennis Eng 320-336-9292 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible study at 7p.m. (Call for location) www.southpinebaptist.org Zion Lutheran Church 410 Main St. S, Pine City Worship 9 a.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Growing in Grace Preschool Mon-Wed- Fri a.m. Pastor Glen Kleppe 320-629-3683

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Margo R. Hatch Margo Renee Hatch died on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. She was 63 years old. Margo was born on June 3, 1955, in Mora to Irene Zel Zellman and Dennis En Eng. She attended Mora Pub Public Schools, graduating in 1973. She worked at F Fingerhut for 26 years, and the Hinckley Casino for 17 years. Other em employment included: Me Mello Smello, Olympak, Bri Brighter Day and Cougar garville. S She enjoyed bonfires wit with Voodoo (color packets for the fire), listening to KBEK, K crafts, fairs, rid rides, fireworks, animals and having fun with life. She is known for her famous potato po salad she made. Margo was an Elvis fanatic and had a room devoted to him. She also enjoyed traveling, spending time with family and friends, phone shotties, trying to win big in the lottery, hanging out in the hot tub, bingo and her new favorite word: “moist,” because “it’s better than dry.” Margo cherished spending time with her little sister Beth, whenever possible. She was very grateful for the ability to meet and connect with her other siblings: Jeannie, Dennis, Kathy and their families, just over a year ago. She loved paying it forward and giving to others when she could. She adored making people smile and laugh and was always a peacekeeper. Margo was a member of the Moose Lodge in Braham. On 8/8/2008 she was united in marriage to Byron Larson at 8 p.m. in Sturgis, South Dakota. Margo is preceded in death by her father, Dennis Eng; her grandmother, Enda Zellman; her grandfather, Hilton Zellman; her aunt, Margaret Zellman and her step-father Don Kopp. She is survived by her mother, Irene Harthan; her husband, Byron Larson; her daughters, Tanya (Glenn) Thoreen and Tabitha (Dave) Mihlbauer; her

sisters, Beth (Ed Dunkley) Harthan, Kathy (Brad) Lee, Jeanne (Paul) Flaherty; her brothers, Craig (Stacy) Harthan, Wayne Harthan, Tim (Linda) Harthan, Dennis (Stephanie) Eng; her grandchildren, Daniel (Susanna) Zeman, Douglas Zeman, Kelsey DeVlaeminck, Kirstyn DeVlaeminck, Connor Mihlbauer, Bobbi Hatch, Jesse Niesen; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at the Mora United Methodist Church with Rev. Debra Schaffran officiating. Music was provided by Maree Nordenstrom. Visitation was on Tuesday, April 16 at Dresser-Methven Funeral Home in Mora as well as one hour prior to the service at the church. Casketbearers were Craig Harthan, Wayne Harthan, Tim Harthan, Brandon Speers, Daniel Zeman and Douglas Zeman. Honorary casketbearers were Ed Dunkley and Glenn Thoreen. Cremation followed the service. Arrangements by Dresser-Methven Funeral and Cremation Services.

Tina Rodgers-Prihoda Tina Rodgers-Prihoda, age 57, of Brook Park, died Monday, April 15, 2019, at St. Joseph’s hospital in St. Paul. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, April 22 at the Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City. A time of visitation and reviewal is planned for one hour prior to the service. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service – Swanson Chapel of Pine City. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com

Herges Oliver Allen Herges was born on Feb. 9, 2019, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed eight pounds, 13 ounces and was 21 inches long. His parents are Jordan and Erika Herges of Ogilvie. Oliver is welcomed home by big brother Liam, 2. His grandparents are Peter and Stacy Ripka, Randy and Betty Herges, all of Ogilvie.

Schultz Harper Sophia Schultz was born on Feb. 12, 2019, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed nine pounds, 5.4 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her parents are Jessica and Nick Schultz of Mora. Harper is welcomed by grandparents Kathleen and Terrence Taykalo of Coon Rapids and Nick Schultz of Farmington.

Enrriquez Abigail Maxine Enrriquez was born on Feb. 26, 2019, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed eight pounds, 5.1 ounces and was 21 inches long. Her parents are Kayla Cheney and Matthew Enrriquez of Mora. Abigail is welcomed by grandparents Melody and William Cheney, Kandi and Francisco Enrriquez, all of Mora.

Madsen

THANK YOU I would like to thank my family and friends for your thoughtful birthday wishes and gifts. Also for sharing the afternoon with me at the church. It’s just a reminder of how wonderfully blessed I am.

Noel Matthew Madsen was born on March 2, 2019, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed seven pounds, two ounces and was 20 inches long. His parents are Matthew B. Madsen and Rainy Sky Rose of Lino Lakes and Forest Lake. Noel is welcomed home by big brother Weston Wayne, 3. His grandparents are Melanie and Justin Neudecker of Forest Lake, Marie and Al Madsen of Lino Lakes.

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PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER April 7 - 14 Theft, burglary, vandalism April 7, 7:04 p.m., report of damage to property, Hillside Ave. SW, Pine City. April 7, 7:40 p.m., report of theft, 3rd Ave. SE, Pine City. April 9, 10:03 a.m., report of fraud/scam/ID, Main St. S, Pine City. April 9, 11:16 a.m., report of counterfeit, Main St. S, Pine City. April 9, 2:27 p.m., report of counterfeit, 8th St NW, Pine City. April 11, 11:39 a.m., report of fraud/scam/ID, Autumn Cir., Pine City. April 12, 3:38 p.m., report of theft, Golf Ave. SW, Pine City. April 13, 5:55 a.m., report of damage to property, 570th St., Pine City. April 13, 1:35 p.m., report of theft, Evergreen Sq. SW, Pine City. April 13, 11:51 p.m., report of burglary, Main St. S, Pine City.

Miscellaneous April 8, 1:31 p.m., report of trespass, Evergreen Sq. SW, Pine City. April 8, 3:50 p.m., report of runaway, 2nd St. SE, Pine City. April 8, 4:43 p.m., report of trespass, 6th Ave. SW, Pine City. April 8, 7:55 p.m., report of

found drug, 3rd Ave. SE, Pine City. April 9, 6:06 a.m., report of vehicle in ditch, State Hwy. 70, Pine City. April 9, 4:00 p.m., report of miscellaneous law call, 7th Ave. NE, Pine City. April 10, 5:19 p.m., report of ﬁght, Beroun Crossing, Pine City. April 11, 8:12 a.m., report of dead body, Johnson Ave. SE, Pine City. April 11, 6:33 p.m., report of child protection/neglect, Fawn Meadows, Pine City. April 12, 12:34 p.m., report of runaway, Main St. S, Pine City. April 13, 9:19 a.m., report of dead body, Forest Blvd., Pine City.

Jail roster April 8, Koda David Aanenson, Pine County warrant, receiving stolen property; obstruct legal process- interfere w/peace officer. April 8, Patrick Wylie Marsen, under sentence, burglary- 3rd degreesteal/commit felony or gross misd. April 8, Dale Lee Presley, Pine County warrant, thefttake/ use/transfer movable property- no consent, ﬁnancial transaction card fraud- useno consent; hold for other agency, probation violation. April 8, Kristopher Lee Almsted, Pine County warrant: probation violation- fe warrant,

drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. Released April 11. April 8, Jhirmon Donta Simmons, Pine County warrant: bench felony, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. Released April 10. April 8, Dustin Thomas Bothum, Pine County warrant: benchmisdemeanor, falsely reporting crime. Released April 9. April 8, Sara Sophie Bullhead, Pine County warrant: benchmisdemeanor, assault- 5th degree- inﬂict or attempt bodily harm. Released April 9. April 8, Charles Gordon Gelle, probable cause, domestic assault- misdemeanorcommits act to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death. Released April 9. April 8, Howard Hill Jr., probable cause, falsely reporting crime; emergency telephone calls/ communicationsplace ﬁctitious emergency 911 call to prompt response. Released April 9. April 8, Nancy Lynn Martinez, hold for other agency: probation violation warrant. Released April 9. April 8, Tonya Agnes Mattinas, summons: burglary- 3rd degreesteal/commit felony or gross...; thefttake/drive motor vehicle- no owner consent. Released April 8. April 8, Craig Anthony Naylor, hold for other agency: arrest-

felony warrant. Released April 8. April 9, Austin Stephen Severin, under sentence, traffic- DWI- operate motor vehicle under influence of controlled substance; DWIoperate motor vehicle- alcohol concentration .08 within 2 hours. April 9, Grace Kathleen Smith, under sentence, escape from custody- held pursuant to lawful arrest, while on charge or conviction or adjudication; probable cause, fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle, escape from custody- mental health treatment facility pursuant to a court commitment order. April 9, Anthony Swanson, under sentence, traffic- DWIoperate motor vehicle under influence of intoxicating substance- impaired. April 9, David Vaughn Tacker, Pine County warrant, possession or sale of stolen or counterfeit check; crimes; financial transaction card frauduse- no consent; check forgery- make or alter a check. April 9, Duawan Shanti Tillman, Pine County warrant, theft- indifferent to owner rights; hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. April 9, Ashley Lynn Norell, hold for other agency, drugs5th degree; Pine County warrant, drugs- 3rd degree-

possess 10 grams or more a narcotic drug other than heroin. April 9, Corduroy Lee Lyman, Pine County warrant, ﬁnancial transaction card frauduse- no consent; probable cause, ﬂeeing a peace officer by a means other than a motor vehicle; obstruct legal process- interfere w/ peace officer; pharmacy; Pine County warrant, thefttake/use/transfer movable property- no consent; hold for other agency, theft- theft of property; Pine County warrant, damage to property- 4th degree- intentional damage- other circumstances; probable cause, drugs5th degree. April 9, Gregory Jerome Brewer, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. Released April 11. April 9, Abigail Renee Pfeifer-Koksma, Pine County warrant: probation violation- fe, burglary- 3rd degreesteal/commit felony or gross misd. Released April 10. April 10, Pamela Rae Hogan, writ, check forgery- felony; identity theft- transfers/ possesses/uses identity of other person; stolen ckspenalties- 4 or more direct victims/value to direct and indirect victims $2,501 or more. Released April 12. April 10, Gerald Lee Morriseau Jr., hold for other agency: arrest- felony warrant. Re-

leased April 12. April 10, Matthew Abraham Khoroosi, hold for other agency: bench felony warrant. Released April 11. April 11, Jack Raymond Sawatzky, Pine County warrant: bench-misdemeanor, thefttake/use/transfer movable property- no consent. Released April 12. April 11, Kellie Shelene Nelson, Pine County warrant: probation violation- fe, receiving stolen property; damage to property- 3rd degree- reduce value $501$1000. Released April 11. April 12, Matthew Michael Brown, hold for other agency, check forgery- offer/possess w/intent to defraud. April 12, James Patrick Hess, probable cause, drugs- 1st degreepossess 50 grams or more- cocaine or methamphetamine; drugs- 1st degree- sale- 17 grams or more- cocaine or meth w/in 90 day period. April 12, Daniel Joseph Lenahan, probable cause, drugs- 1st degreepossess 50 grams or more- cocaine or methamphetamine; drugs1st degree- sale- 17 grams or more- cocaine or meth w/in 90 day period. April 13, Amy Louise Lovegreen, probable cause, domestic assault-felony. April 13, Peter James Dufault, probable cause, domestic.

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SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #578 PINE CITY, MINNESOTA 55063 Monday, March 11 2019 @ 6:30 P.M. Pine City District Office Board Room “Preparing Our Students for the Future” The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District No. 578, Pine City, Minnesota, was held at the Pine City District Office Board Room on Monday, March 11, 2019 for the purpose of conducting regular board business. Chairman Peterson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Upon Roll Call, the following members were present: Tim Geisler, Candice Ames, Dan Peterson, JacLynn Cavallin, Wally Connaker, Wendy Leibel, Lisa Nos-Tollefson. Absent: None Also present was Superintendent Annette K. Freiheit. Motion by Ames second by Cavallin and carried unanimously to approve the agenda. Motion by Leibel second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the consent agenda. (a) Approve the February 11, 2019 regular meeting minutes. (b) Approve the February 2019 bills to date as listed. (c) Approve the following electronic fund transfers: Date Amount Transfer from Transfer to Description 02/14/2019 $750,000.00 MN TRUST STEARNS BANK PAYROLL /CASH FLOW 2/28/2019 $750,000.00 MN TRUST STEARNS BANK PAYROLL /CASH FLOW The administration recommends that the School Board approve the resignation of: (d) Emilee Timothy, Elementary Teacher, effective 6/6/2019. The administration recommends that the School Board approve the employment of the following staff: (e) Gayle Matuke, LTS for Becky Steffen, (Step 2, Lane 1), $214.83 per day, 2/18/19 through the end of the school year. (f) Anthony Roberto, LTS Secondary Math, (Step 2, Lane 1), $214.83 per day, 3/5/19 through the end of the school year. (g) Abby Zemek, LTS for Jessica Pangerl, (Step 2, Lane 1), $214.83 per day, approximately 4/1/19 through the end of the school year. as established in the prevailing Staff Agreement. Motion by Geisler second by Nos-Tollefson and carried unanimously to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion by Ames second by Leibel and carried unanimously to approve the following lane changes: Tyler Mans,

BA20; Zach Stolz, BA20; Jared Clementson, BA20; Ashley Weber, BA20; Jamie Hogberg, BA20; Christine Hong, BA20; Kristin Foster, BA20; Caleb Larson, MA40; Krista Fort, MA30; Jamie Campbell, MA20; Heather Sward, MA30; Kyle Allen, MA10; James Foster, BA20. We congratulate these staff members on their educational accomplishments. The following resolution was moved by Geisler and seconded by Connaker: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 123B.02, Subd. 6 provides: “The board may receive, for the benefit of the district, bequests, donations, or gifts for any proper purpose and apply the same to the purpose designated. In that behalf, the board may act as trustee of any trust created for the benefit of the district, or for the benefit of pupils thereof, including trusts created to provide pupils of the district with advanced education after completion of high school, in the advancement of education.”; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 465.03 provides: “Any city, county, school district or town may accept a grant or devise of real or personal property and maintain such property for the benefit of its citizens in accordance with the terms prescribed by the donor. Nothing herein shall authorize such acceptance or use for religious or sectarian purposes. Every such acceptance shall be by resolution of the governing body adopted by a two-thirds majority of its members, expressing such terms in full.”; and WHEREAS, every such acceptance shall be by resolution of the governing body adopted by a two-thirds majority of its members, expressing such terms in full; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Pine City Public Schools, ISD 0578, gratefully accepts the following donations as identified below: Donor Item Designated Purpose (if any) Knights of Columbus Council #2357 $201.75 Developmentally Disabled Program DonorsChoose $338.00 Flexible seating Mrs. Grell’s classroom The vote on adoption of the Resolution was as follows: Aye: Geisler, Ames, Peterson, Cavallin, Connaker, Leibel, Nos-Tollefson. Nay: None Absent: None Whereupon, said Resolution was declared duly adopted. Motion by Ames second by Leibel and carried unanimously to approve the 2019-2020 Calendar. Motion by Ames second by Cavallin and carried unanimously to close the meeting at 7:45 PM for the purpose of Superintendent evaluation and personnel concern. Motion by Leibel second by Cavallin and carried unanimously to open the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 10:34 PM. Wally Connaker Clerk Published in the Pine City Pioneer on April 18, 2019

SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING Regular Meeting – Tuesday, March 19, 2019 - 10:00 a.m. 6333 H C Andersen Alle, Askov, Minnesota Chair Josh Mohr called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Present were Commissioners Steve Hallan, Steve Chaffee, John Mikrot, Jr., and Matt Ludwig. Also present were County Administrator David Minke and County Attorney Reese Frederickson. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Chair Mohr called for public comment. Pine County History Museum Executive Director Arla Budd introduced Alaina White, a new employee of the History Museum. County Administrator David Minke thanked the History Museum for hosting the northern monthly board meetings since June, 2016; the North Pine Government Center in Sandstone is nearing completion and the county board meetings will resume meeting at the Sandstone location in approximately June, 2019. Commissioner Ludwig moved to adopt the amended Agenda. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Chaffee moved to approve the Minutes of the March 5, 2019 county board meeting and Summary for publication. Second by Commissioner Hallan. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Mikrot moved to approve the Minutes of the March 12, 2019 Special Meeting-Committee of the Whole (Wetlands Banking/Land Department Contract Reinstatement/County Zoning Initiative). Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0. Minutes of Boards, Reports and Correspondence Pine County Chemical Health Coalition Minutes – February 11, 2019 Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to acknowledge the Minutes of Boards, Reports and Correspondence. Second by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Mikrot moved to approve the amended Consent Agenda. Second by Commissioner Hallan. Motion carried 5-0. Fund February 28, 2018 February 28, 2019 Increase(Decrease) General Fund 3,318,664 3,607,572 288,908 Health and Human Services Fund 629,776 1,010,002 380,226 Road and Bridge Fund 3,586,906 1,742,423 (1,844,483) Land Management Fund 2,187,776 1,826,766 (361,010) TOTAL (inc nonmajor funds) $8,058,515 $10,825,492 $2,766,976 Approve Application for Exempt Permit from Mission Creek Ducks Unlimited to conduct Minnesota lawful gambling on May 5, 2019 at Wings North Hunt Club, 19379 Homestead Road, Pine City, MN. Approve Resolution 2019-15 for the Cancellation of Tax-Forfeited Lands and Tax-Forfeited Repurchase Contracts.

Approve 2019 Attorney budget adjustments: Account From To Net Change 01-091-6310 Repair & Maintenance Agreements $16,000 $24,000 $8,000 01-091-6810 Witness & Transcripts $10,000 $2,000 -$8,000 Approve the agreement between Pine County Health and Human Services and Solid Oak Financial Services, LLC., to contract some of the county’s guardianship cases to this agency. The term of contract is March 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, with a guardianship fee of $100 per month per client. Approve the hiring of Tiffanie Anderson, child support officer, Grade 8, Step 6, $25.91 per hour, effective March 25, 2019; Salena Fox, child support officer, Grade 8, Step 1, $21.34 per hour, effective March 25, 2019; and Cassandra Peterson, children’s mental health social worker, Grade 10, Step 2, $25.01, effective April 17, 2019. Approve the hiring of part-time corrections officers Scott Lindahl, Nicholas Marolt and Jake Haseman at Grade 7, Step 1, $19.33 per hour, effective March 20, 2019. Approve Public Health Educator Hailey Freedlund and Community Health Services Administrator Samantha Lo to attend the National Association of City and County Officials (NACCHO) Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida. Total cost for both attendees: $2,863. All expenses are covered by Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) Grant. Approve Veterans Service Officer Ben Wiener to attend the MN Department of Veterans Affairs Spring Training Conference. Total cost: Approx. $415. Approve Veterans Service Officer Mindy Sandell to attend the Stage II Basics Training. Total cost: $575. Approve County Administrator David Minke to attend the Minnesota City/ County Management Association (MCMA) annual conference – Forging Impactful Communities. Total Cost: $903. Approve Registered Nurse Kelsi Ervin to attend the Growing Great Kids Curriculum training. Total Cost: $690. All costs are covered by the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) mini grant. Personnel Committee Report Commissioner Chaffee provided an overview of the March 12, 2019 Personnel Committee meeting. The Personnel Committee made the following recommendations: A. Health and Human Services i. Acknowledge the retirement of Financial Assistance Supervisor II Peggy Brackenbury, effective March 29, 2019, and approve backfilling the position and any subsequent vacancies that may occur due to internal promotion or lateral transfer. B. Sheriff’s Office i. Ratify the resignation of part-time Sheriff’s Dispatcher Tricia Dunks, effective February 23, 2019, and approve backfilling the position and any subsequent vacancies that may occur due to internal promotion or lateral transfer. ii. Acknowledge the resignation of Deputy Aaron Kampa, effective March

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. DATE: April 1, 2019 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. Date of Mortgage: February 9, 2017. 2. Mortgagors: Delbert E. Triesch and Patsy J. Triesch, husband and wife. 3. Mortgagees: Woodlands National Bank. 4. Recording Information: Recorded on February 21, 2017, as Document Number T-19419 in the Office of the County Registrar of Titles of Pine County, Minnesota. 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: None. INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 22-0203-000. 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: Southwest Quarter of Southeast Quarter (SW1/4 of SE1/4), of Section Seventeen (17), Township Forty-four (44), Range Nineteen (19), Pine County, Minnesota. Check here if all or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens)  8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged

located at 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, Minnesota. 15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is twelve (12) months after the date of sale. 16. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on May 30, 2020. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: GDO Law Mark E. Duea (#027351X) Christopher L. Olson (#0395191) 4770 White Bear Parkway, Suite 100 White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee:

premises: 35001 Walta Road, Askov, MN 55704. OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 9. The person holding the Mortgage:  is a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the transaction agent, residential mortgage servicer, and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are […]. The transaction agent’s mortgage identification number, if stated on the Mortgage, is […].  is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are Woodlands National Bank. 10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Woodlands National Bank. INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE 11. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied. 12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $249,900.00. 13. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $241,287.80. 14. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, at public auction on May 30, 2019, 10:00 a.m. at the Pine County Sheriff’s Office,

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Woodlands National Bank 424 Main Street PO Box B Onamia, MN 56359 THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9 and 16, 2019 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-19-15 Estate of Virginia Cheleasta Poland, also known as Virginia C. Poland, also known as Virginia Poland, Decedent. NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DESCENT OF PROPERTY A Petition for Determination of Descent has been filed with this Court. The Petition represents that the Decedent died more than three years ago, leaving property in Minnesota and requests the probate of Decedent’s last Will (if any), and the descent of such property be determined and assigned by this Court to the persons entitled to the property. Any objections to the Petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper, and no objections are filed or raised, the Petition may be granted. IT IS ORDERED and Notice is

26, 2019, and approve backfilling the position and any subsequent vacancies that may occur due to internal promotion or lateral transfer. C. Jail i. Ratify the termination of probationary Corrections Officer Taylor Breauchy, effective February 20, 2019, and approve backfilling the position and any subsequent vacancies that may occur due to internal promotion or lateral transfer. Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to approve the recommendations of the Personnel Committee. Second by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion carried 5-0. Facilities Committee Report Commissioner Ludwig provided an overview of the March 13, 2019 Facilities Committee meeting. The Facilities Committee made the following recommendations: A. Accept the land donation (shooting range located at 55085 Wildlife Road, Sandstone) from the Sandstone Sportsman Club. B. Approve the installation of a single card reader on the stairwell side at the top of the south stairwell for a cost of $5,800. Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to approve the recommendations of the Facilities Committee. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Hallan to approve the contract between Pine County Health and Human Services and the Minnesota Prison Doula Project. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Hallan to support Pine County’s position to use the Merged option for the Snake River Watershed Management Board for the One Watershed One Plan (1W1P) Process. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Hallan to approve Resolution 201916 Approving Modifications to the Joint Powers Agreement Forming the Northeast Emergency Communications Board (NEECB), and the Bylaws of the Northeast Minnesota Emergency Communications Board. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Minnesota Teamsters Public & Law Enforcement Employees (Deputies) for 2019 and 2020. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. With no further business, Chair Mohr adjourned the meeting at 11:18 a.m. The next regular meeting of the county board is scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pine County Courthouse, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, Minnesota. Joshua Mohr, Chair Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator Clerk to County Board of Commissioners The full text of the board’s Minutes are available at the County Administrator’s Office and the county’s website (www.co.pine.mn.us). Copies may also be requested from the administrator’s office. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on April 18, 2019

further given, that the Petition will be heard on June 6th, 2019 at 2:30 PM, by this Court at 635 Northridge Drive NW, Minnesota. 1. Notice shall be given to all interested persons (MINN. STAT. § 524.1-401) and persons who have filed a demand for notice pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-204. 2. Notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by:  Mailing a copy of this Notice and Order at least 14 days prior to the hearing date. BY THE COURT Dated: (COURT SEAL) Martin, Krista (Judge) Judge of District Court 2019.04.08 10:01:36-05’00’ Dated: Liz Olson Court Administrator/Deputy Apr 8 2019 10:26 AM Attorney for Petitioner Chelsie Troth Ledin, Hofstad & Troth, Ltd. 539 Main Street S. Pine City, MN, 55063 Attorney License No: 0395709 Telephone: (320) 629-7537 FAX: (320) 629-2479 Email: chelsiet@ledinandhofstad. com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on April 11 and 18, 2019 CALL FOR BIDS EQUIPMENT RENTAL Sealed proposals will be RECEIVED until 10:00 a.m. May 6, 2019 by David Minke, Pine County Administrator at 635 Northridge Drive NW Pine City, MN on

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PUBLIC NOTICES FROM PAGE 17 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2019 Street Improvements City of Pine City, Minnesota SEH No. PINE0 149040 Notice is hereby given that sealed Bids will be received by the City of Pine City until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 9, 2019, at the Pine City, City Hall located at 315 Main St. S., Suite 100, Pine City, MN 55063, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for the furnishing of all labor and material for the construction of 2nd Street SE Utility Improvements. Major quantities for the Work include: Est. Qty Unit Item 9,650 SY Reclaim Bituminous Pavement 3,500 LF 8-Inch PVC Sanitary Sewer 3,850 LF 8-Inch PVC Water Main 2,000 Ton Bituminous Pavement 7,850 LF Concrete Curb 13,100 SF Concrete Walk 2,200 LF 12” – 36” RCP Storm Sewer Bids shall be on the form provided for that purpose and according to the Bidding Requirements prepared by Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH®) dated April 1, 2019. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. located at 3535 Vadnais Center Drive, St. Paul, MN 55110-5196, Greg Anderson 651.490.2000. The Bidding Documents may be viewed for no cost at http://www. sehinc.com by selecting the Project Bid Information link at the bottom of the page and the View Plans option from the menu at the top of the selected project page. Digital image copies of the Bidding Documents are available at http:// www.sehinc.com for a fee of $30. These documents may be downloaded by selecting this project from

the PROJECT BID INFORMATION link and by entering eBidDocTM Number 6204940 on the SEARCH PROJECTS page. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at 952.233.1632 or info@questcdn.com. Paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from Docunet Corp. located at 2435 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441 (763.475.9600) for a fee of $100. Bid security in the amount of 5 percent of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bids shall be directed to the City Administrator, securely sealed and endorsed upon the outside wrapper, “BID FOR 2019 STREET IMPROVEMENTS.” The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and to award the Contract in the best interests of the City. Matthew Van Steenwyk City Administrator City of Pine City, Minnesota Published in the Pine City Pioneer on April 11, 18 and 25, 2019 Notice of Public Auction Date of Sale: May 15, 2019 Time of Sale: 10:00 AM with 9:30 AM registration Sale Location: Pine County Courthouse - 635 Northridge Dr NW Pine City, MN 55063 Property Offered: Single family dwelling located at: 6675 Scotch Pine Rd, Finlayson, MN (Pine County, MN) Legal Description: All that part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section 18, Township 43, Range 20, lying Easterly of the St. Paul & Duluth Railroad Company (now Burlington Northern) right of way, subject to all public roadways. Parcel: 038.0002.000 Min bid: $27,204.80 Information about the sale can also be viewed at www.irsauctions. gov

Under the authority in IRC 6331 and 6335 the property described herein was seized from David A Ristamaki and will be sold at public auction. Only the right, title and interest of David A Ristamaki is offered for sale. If requested the IRS will furnish information about possible encumbrances. All property is offered subject to any prior valid outstanding liens in favor of third parties against the taxpayer which are superior to the lien of the U.S. The US makes no guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied, as to the validity, quality, or condition of the property or it’s fitness for any use. No claim will be considered for allowance or adjustment or for rescission of the sale based upon failure of the property to conform with any representation expressed or implied. Full payment is required upon acceptance of the highest bid. Notice of sale has been given in accordance with all legal requirements. All payments must be by cash, a certified, cashier’s, or treasurer’s check drawn on any bank or trust company incorporated under the laws of the United States or Under the laws of any State, Territory, or possession of the United States, or by a United States postal, bank, or express money order. Make check or money order payable to the United States Treasury. For more info: www.irsauctions. gov Jennifer Breuchaud, 618-7130421 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on April 18, 2019 NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF CONTRACT FOR DEED YOU ARE NOTIFIED: 1. Default has occurred in the Contract for Deed (“Contract”) dated December 20, 2011 and recorded on January 23, 2012, as Document Number 498775, in the Office of the County Recorder Registrar of Titles of Pine County, Minnesota, in which

Jones Properties, Inc., a Minnesota Corporation as Seller, sold to Jamie Stearns and Dawn Stearns, spouses married to each other, as Purchaser of and subsequently assigned in the Assignment of Contract for Deed (“Assignment”) dated July 9, 2013 and recorded on July 25, 2013 as Document Number 509364 in the Office of the County Recorder Registrar of Titles of Pine County, Minnesota, in which Jamie Stearns and Dawn Stearns, spouses married to each other, as Assignors, sold to Deborah Bromley, as Assignee the real property in Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: That part of Government Lot One (1) in Section Thirteen (13), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twenty-two (22), described as follows: Beginning at a point in east line of Lot 12, ISLAND VIEW TOWNSITE according to the plat thereof, recorded in the office of the County Recorder, Pine County, Minnesota, distant 6 feet north of the southeast corner of said Lot 12, thence southerly along the east line of Lots 12, 13, 14 and 15, ISLAND VIEW TOWNSITE, 103 feet to a point in the east line of Lot 15 distant 17 feet south of the northeast corner of said Lot 15; thence easterly 1639 feet more or less, to a point in the east line of Government Lot 1, distant 1083 feet south of the northeast corner of Government Lot 1; thence north along the east line of Government Lot 1 a distance of 150 feet; thence westerly 1628 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. EXCEPT the westerly 847 feet thereof, and except the east 33 feet thereof for township road. Check here if all or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens)  2. The default is as follows: Balloon balance with interest as of 3/29/2019 of $87,242.19 Force placed insurance $1,825.08 2018 Property Tax balance remaining of $163.20. 3. For contracts executed after August 1, 1976, and prior to August

1, 1985, the purchase price was […] Dollars ($ […]) and the amount of the purchase price paid by the Purchaser is […] Dollars ($ […]), which is […]% of the purchase price, as calculated in the manner required by Minn. Stat. 559.21, subd. 1e. 4. The conditions contained in Minn. Stat. 559.209 have been complied with or are not applicable. 5. THIS NOTICE IS TO INFORM YOU THAT BY THIS NOTICE THE SELLER HAS BEGUN PROCEEDINGS UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 559.21, TO TERMINATE YOUR CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF YOUR PROPERTY FOR THE REASONS SPECIFIED IN THIS NOTICE. THE CONTRACT WILL TERMINATE 90 DAYS AFTER [SERVICE OF THIS NOTICE UPON YOU] [THE FIRST DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE] (STRIKE ONE) UNLESS BEFORE THEN: (a.) THE PERSON AUTHORIZED IN THIS NOTICE TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS RECEIVES FROM YOU: (1.) THE AMOUNT THIS NOTICE SAYS YOU OWE; PLUS (2.) THE COSTS OF SERVICE (TO BE SENT TO YOU); PLUS (3.) $500.00 TO APPLY TO ATTORNEYS’ FEES ACTUALLY EXPENDED OR INCURRED; PLUS (4.) FOR CONTRACTS EXECUTED ON OR AFTER MAY 1, 1980, ANY ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS BECOMING DUE UNDER THE CONTRACT TO THE SELLER AFTER THIS NOTICE WAS SERVED ON YOU; PLUS (5.) FOR CONTRACTS, OTHER THAN EARNEST MONEY CONTRACTS, PURCHASE AGREEMENTS, AND EXERCISED OPTIONS, EXECUTED ON OR AFTER AUGUST 1, 1985, $0.00 (WHICH IS TWO PERCENT OF THE AMOUNT IN DEFAULT AT THE TIME OF SERVICE OTHER THAN THE FINAL BALLOON PAYMENT, ANY TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, MORTGAGES, OR PRIOR

CONTRACTS THAT ARE ASSUMED BY YOU); OR (b.) YOU SECURE FROM A COUNTY OR DISTRICT COURT AN ORDER THAT THE TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT BE SUSPENDED UNTIL YOUR CLAIMS OR DEFENSES ARE FINALLY DISPOSED OF BY TRIAL, HEARING OR SETTLEMENT. YOUR ACTION MUST SPECIFICALLY STATE THOSE FACTS AND GROUNDS THAT DEMONSTRATE YOUR CLAIMS OR DEFENSES. IF YOU DO NOT DO ONE OR THE OTHER OF THE ABOVE THINGS WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD SPECIFIED IN THIS NOTICE, YOUR CONTRACT WILL TERMINATE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD AND YOU WILL LOSE ALL THE MONEY YOU HAVE PAID ON THE CONTRACT; YOU WILL LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY; YOU MAY LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO ASSERT ANY CLAIMS OR DEFENSES THAT YOU MIGHT HAVE; AND YOU WILL BE EVICTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS NOTICE, CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY. 6. The name, mailing address, street address or location and telephone number of the Seller or of an attorney authorized by the seller to accept payments pursuant to this notice is: Name: Kevin A. Hofstad (check the applicable box) Seller  Attorney for Seller  Mailing Address: 539 Main Street South, Pine City, MN 55063 Street Address or Location where the Seller or the Attorney will accept payment pursuant to this notice: 539 Main Street South, Pine City, MN 55063 Telephone: 320-629-7537 This person is authorized to receive the payments from you under this notice. /S/ KEVIN A. HOFSTAD Kevin A. Hofstad (Optional—See Minn. Stat. 559.21, subd. 4(e)) Published in the Pine City Pioneer on April 4, 11 and 18, 2019

APRIL 18, 2019

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NOW HIRING:

The City of Rock Creek

CITY ADMINISTRATOR

Food Service Team Members

is seeking applicants for the position of

Braham, MN

CITY MAINTENANCE OPERATOR.

The City of Braham is taking applications for a City Administrator. The City Administrator is the chief administrative officer of the City, and also serves as City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer. Valid State Driver’s License required. Bachelor’s Degree with coursework in finance, accounting, public administration or related field; 2 years’ experience in public administration; or equivalent combination of education and experience required. 3-5 years’ recent experience as a City Administrator, City Manager, or Assistant City Administrator or City Manager preferred. Salary range $69,826 - $86,424; excellent insurance. Applications deadline is Friday, May 10, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. at Braham City Hall, 201 S. Broadway, PO Box 521, Braham, MN 55006 or email cityhall@braham.com. Position Profile, Job Description and application form available at www.braham.com or call City Hall at 320-396-3383. Resume and complete job application required.

Apply in person at Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pine City, MN Kentucky Fried Chicken 1280 Hillside Ave SW, Pine City, MN

GOURMET PRODUCTS is looking for second shift production workers and cheese cutters in our Pine City plant. Fast-paced, friendly environment. Must be able to pass background test and drug screening. Please call 320-629-0011.

Minimum qualifications: High School Diploma or GED. One (1) year experience in road maintenance and repairs or related work. Ability to operate all types of light and heavy equipment. Demonstrated ability to manage in a team-oriented work environment. Class A Commercial Driver’s License endorsement. This is a Full Time Position plus Benefits. Starting wage range $19.00 to $21.00/hr. Position Description and Applications can be obtained at the City Office: 7080 State Highway 70, Rock Creek, Monday thru Friday 8AM to 12 Noon or by calling

320- 629-2736. Or on the City Website: cityofrockcreek.org. Mail applications to: City of Rock Creek, PO Box 229, Rock Creek, MN 55067 or place in drop box by the City Oﬃce.

Application deadline for this position is Friday, April 26, 2019.

The City of Braham is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Now Hiring Now Hiring

Progressive Living Solutions is a local North Branch residential adult foster care provider supporting high functioning adults with mental illness and other disabilities.

Looking for kind and caring staff to assist us in our fun and laid-back social environment. No physical cares or restraining actions required. Offering a competitive hourly wage, paid training, annual bonus, and a $500.00 new hire bonus. Now hiring for PM Shifts 3:00pm – 10:15pm and Awake Overnight Shifts 10:00pm – 7:30am with rotating weekends. Please call to discuss these opportunities! (651) 277 - 7777

PINE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS HAS THE FOLLOWING OPENING:

DAPE .14 FTE - Pine City Junior Senior High School Requirements: Minnesota Certiﬁed DAPE license Deadline: Open Until Filled Start Date: 8/21/19 Apply online: http://www.applitrack.com/pinecity/onlineapp/

$4,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

After successfully completing 150 hours of employment with Arrowhead Transit, receive an extra $100. After being successfully employed for 6 months, receive an additional $200. PT bus drivers are needed in Carlton and Pine Counties. Two diﬀerent job locations: 206 Eagle Dr, Sandstone 210 5th Ave SE, Pine City Starting pay is $14.16/hour. Regularly scheduled raises. Apply online at aeoaess.aeoa.org/careers Questions? Call Julia: 218-735-6838 Requires a CDL license If your application is accepted, Arrowhead Transit will provide and pay for the training you need to obtain your professional commercial driver’s license (CDL). You must be 21 years old

Now Hiring Utility Line Clearance Arborist (Pine City MN) Trees-LLC is now accepting applications for all positions, Grounds person, Trimmers, Forepersons. Positions are full time year-round employment with overtime potential. Trees-LLC provides vegetation line clearance for utility companies throughout the State of Minnesota. Trees-LLC offers a safe work environment, training programs, advancement opportunities, medical benefits, 401(k) , and paid vacations. Please contact Steve at 320-333-4585. Competitive wages (Forepersons up to $25 per hour), Medical Benefits, 401(k), Paid Vacation.

Refuse Route Drivers

We have added new routes & need more local drivers for our Ramsey Team! We want CDL Drivers that can drive LOCAL routes & be HOME every night. SAFETY focused work environment. STABLE industry=stable work. 52 hrs. average per week. 401(k) match + other great benefits. Over 90% of our drivers come from current employee referrrals!

$4,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

154 EMPLOYMENT

Apply online at www.WasteConnections.com Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veterans)

$4,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! $4,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! $4,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Data Entry Associate Now Hiring Direct Support Professionals Homes in Hugo, Dellwood, White Bear, Wyoming, North Branch, Harris, Stanchfield, Pine City, Brook Park $250 Sign on Bonus Starting wages range $12.00 to $17.00/hr. Weekend differentials, Overnight differentials Year-end bonus Paid training Medical, Dental, 401(k), Paid Personal Leave We have full-time, part-time, and relief positions available Community Living Options provides 24-hour residential care and supervision to adults and children with intellectual developmental disabilities, mental health and medical challenges. For interview call Polly @ 651-237-1087 or email: Trainer@clomail.com Apply online at CLO-MN.com

This position will work 36-48 hours per pay period and be responsible for AP processing, data entry and general clerical duties in the Business Office. To take advantage of this opportunity contact Human Resources

St. Clare Living Community of Mora 110 7th Street N, Mora, MN 55051 (320) 679-8328 • Fax (320) 679-8350 nancy.dobbins@lsfhealth.org EOE

Full-Time

ENERGETIC INDIVIDUAL to add to our great staﬀ on our Dairy/Crop farm.

Responsibilities include: working with quality dairy cattle, skid steer driving and crop equipment. Bonus, beneﬁts and regularly scheduled time oﬀ.

320-629-6605

Wanted: News & Digital Copy Assistant About the Position

Kanabec Publications, producers of the Kanabec County Times and Advertiser, is looking for a full-time News & Digital Copy Assistant that will work with the editor to produce and design a dynamic weekly newspaper, as well as assist in the digital copy center to produce printed materials like brochures, Ōiers, business cards, newsletters, etc. Must be detail oriented.

Beneŋts

Duties • • • • •

Use Adobe Photoshop, InDesign to create print publications and layout newspaper pages Share an oőce with our editor and tolerate her as she jabbers on about her vegetable garden Prepare public notices, news, obituaries for print Work with customers to meet their needs Load paper into printers, add toner, perform quality checks, occasional folding or other processes

401(k); Competitive Wage; Health Beneŋts

Apply

Send resumes and letters of interest to: Kirsten Faurie editor@moraminn.com

TMA’s & CNA’s If you want to work in a FUN family-like environment…we have a spot for you!

www.MoraMinn.com 107 Park St. S, Mora MN 55051

“A Senior Community & Life Enrichment Center”

$$$ Progressive Sign-On Bonus $$$ Position requirements: CNA’s must be currently active on the MN Nursing Assistant Registry. TMA’s must provide proof of certification. These FT and PT positions offer competitive base pay, compensation credit for experience, shift differential pay, PTO and holiday pay. A comprehensive benefit package is offered for positions scheduled 60+ hours per pay period.

To take advantage of these opportunities contact Human Resources

St. Clare Living Community of Mora 110 7th Street N, Mora, MN 55051 (320) 679-8328 • Fax (320) 679-8350 nancy.dobbins@lsfhealth.org EOE

Resident Assistants

We are currently seeking to ﬁll our available Resident Assistant positions with dedicated and compassionate candidates.

$$$ Progressive Sign-On Bonus $$$ NAR certiﬁcation is preferred. To take advantage of these opportunities contact Human Resources at

St. Clare Living Community of Mora 110 7th Street N, Mora, MN 55051 (320) 679-8328 Fax (320) 679-8350

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