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Conservation officer dies on Cross Lake Officers, officials from around state join to honor DNR’s Eugene Wynn BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Pine City’s DNR Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn has died and a Pine County deputy was hospitalized after the two men were thrown from their boat while searching Cross Lake on April 19. According to reports from the Pine County Sheriff’s Office and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, on April 19 at about 7:44 p.m. Pine County dispatchers received a call from anglers fishing on the shore of Cross Lake. The witnesses reported a possible human body in the water. Wynn and Sergeant Scott Grice of the Pine County Sheriff’s Office joined other deputies in responding to the scene. They were not able to determine what the object in the water was from the shore. Wynn got his boat, and he and Grice launched the boat and motored away from shore. Within a minute of leaving the launch both Wynn and Grice were thrown from the boat into the frigid water. They began swimming toward shore. Additional deputies, with the help of

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Minnesota DNR Conservation Officers and other uniformed officers stood in formation near the Pine Government Center, mourning the loss of Wynn, an 18-year veteran of the DNR.

neighbors, procured a row boat and attempted to rescue the officers in the water. Rescuers successfully reached Grice and retrieved him from the water. He was later transported by ambulance to FirstLight Hospital in Mora where

he was treated for temperature-related injuries and released. Wynn slipped beneath the water before rescuers were able to get to him. An intensive search was conducted by the Pine County Sheriff’s Office, the DNR and numerous other agencies, in-

Pine City’s logging history revealed BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Human ingenuity is fascinating to local historian Earl James Foster. “I’m always amazed at how good our ancestors were at figuring stuff out and solving it,” Foster said. That is especially true for the logging industry in Minnesota, a topic which Foster will explore at the Pine City Library at 2 p.m. on April 28 in a presentation to the public and the Pine City Area History Association. BEGINNINGS According to Foster, the logging industry in Pine County got started because the trapping industry ended. That coincided with a period of growth along the frontier of the United States in what we now think of as the midwest. The government was selling prairie land to pioneers, and those pioneers wanted to build houses on the land. “So they needed timber,” Foster said. “And it just

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so happened that some of the best timber in the world was located right around here. The white pines were 250-300 years old. Some were actually 400 years old. And the original stand of white pines – some of them were estimated to be over 200 feet tall, which is a pretty good-sized tree.” Foster said that the loggers couldn’t buy the land in Pine County because it hadn’t been surveyed yet. But somehow, it was approved for the logging companies to go out and start logging the land anyhow, without having to pay a dime for the rights to do so. “So from 1837 until about 1850, the loggers just went out and took the trees they wanted, cut them down and sold them,” Foster said. “Technically, they stole them. And we’re talking about millions and millions of board feet of timber. “Typical of everything ... they thought that the logging industry would last for a hundred years,” he said. “They started logging seriously in about 1850, and it was done by about 1910.”

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South I-35 ramps closed on Hwy. 70 STAFF REPORT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

The southbound I-35 entrance and exit ramps at Highway 70 will be closed for two weeks beginning Monday, April 29. The ramps are being reconstructed during this closure. Ramp traffic has been detoured to Hwy. 7 in Pine City and Hwy. 1 in Rush City. The Hwy. 70 bridge over I-35 was demolished last week and Hwy. 70 traffic is being detoured to Hwy. 7 in Pine City through mid-July. I-35 will be closed for three days in July. During that time, I-35 traffic will be detoured over the County Road 7 ramps. The County Road 7 (Hillside Ave./Pokegama Lake Road) bridge over I-35 will be shut down starting in July and ending in October. For more information visit mndot.gov/d1/projects/ i35snakeriver.

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Pine City natives steal the show at Minneapolis/ St. Paul International Film Festival BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Two Pine City natives were the talk of the town at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Film Festival this April, receiving high praise and sold-out crowds for two documentaries.

“STALAG LUFT III — ONE MAN’S STORY” The story of Pine City native Charles Woehrle – World War II bombardier and escaped prisoner of war – was brought to the big screen by his niece Louise Woehrle, who directed “Stalag Luft III — One Man’s Story.” “My dad was Fritz Woehrle and his identical twin, Charles Woehrle,” Louise said. “My ties go deep with Pine City and we have a wonderful section in the film that looks back on those early days for Charles and Fritz.” In World War II, Charles served as a B-17 bombardier, the member of the crew responsible for guiding the plane to a bombing target and releasing the payload of bombs. He flew missions with his crew for just one month before the plane was brought down by anti-aircraft guns. After interrogations, even torture, he spent the next two years in a Nazi POW camp. In late April 1945, Woehrle and the other prisoners were freed when troops led by General George Patton liberated the camp. Woehrle returned home in May and married his sweetheart Elizabeth in June. He had a rich and

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Pine City native Al Milgrom – seen here on a visit to his hometown – debuted his new ﬁlm “Singin’ in the Grain” to great acclaim at MSPIFF this April.

varied career after the war, including work as a motion picture producer. Louise said her father passed away in 2006 and she began the film about her uncle in 2010. She said “Stalag Luft III — One Man’s Story” is meant as a tribute to them and to the countless heroes from the Greatest Generation who have much to teach the rest of us about war and about life. “I am thrilled to have it finished and premiere it in Minneapolis,” Louise said. “Other festivals are responding with invitations from all corners of the USA, which is wonderful.” “SINGIN’ IN THE GRAIN — A MINNESOTA CZECH STORY” Al Milgrom, born in Pine City in 1921, presented his latest film “Singin’ in the Grain — A Minnesota Czech Story” to great acclaim at the festival. He was one of the founders of the University Film Society in 1962, which then became Minnesota Film Arts and is now the Film Society of Minneapolis/St. Paul.

Milgrom was also a founder of the 1983 Rivertown Film Festival in Stillwater, which eventually moved to Minneapolis and became the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival. Milgrom debuted a feature documentary, “The Dinkytown Uprising,” in 2015 and was declared “world’s oldest emerging filmmaker” in a TPT documentary dedicated to his career at age 95. Now, at age 96 he is presenting his new film with co-director and editor Daniel Geiger, veteran filmmaker based in Minneapolis. “Singin’ in the Grain — A Minnesota Czech Story” follows the Eddie Shimota Polka Band for more than 40 years and three generations, and seeks to capture what it means to be a Czech-American today and, by extension, one’s own identity as an American. Milgrom said he is proud of “Singin’ in the Grain,” but is more excited about all the documentaries he has yet to create. “I’m already thinking about the next one,” Milgrom explained.

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Pine City native Charles Woehrle was a WWII bombardier, and spent years in a prison camp after his plane was shot down.

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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. 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.

Broasted chicken dinner 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

SUNDAY APRIL 28

PTCC poetry & prose reading On Thursday, April 25, 5:30 p.m., the public is invited to a free poetry and prose reading at Pine Technical & Community College. The evening will begin with a reading by special guest Nicole Helget followed by a presentation by PTCC American Sign Language students. Then there will an open mic session in which everyone is encouraged to join. For additional information check news-andevents at pine.edu.

SATURDAY APRIL 27 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 Ave. South in Braham. There will be a welcoming ceremony and judges’ presentation at 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 320396-2337 for information or visit www.ecrac.org.

WEDNESDAY MAY 1 Focus on Ability 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.

Call for artists 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. The deadline to submit the application is May 1. A paper application can be picked up from the Art Center Gallery at 265 5th Street SE in Pine City, or visit pinecenter.org to apply online.

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‘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.

S.A.L. French Toast Breakfast A French Toast Breakfast to benefit the Sons of the American Legion will be served Sunday, April 28 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Pine City American Legion. French toast, eggs, sausage and beverages are included with the meal. Discounted tickets are available in advance at the Legion or from S.A.L. members. Call 320-6292021 with any questions.

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There will be a Spring Salad Luncheon at the First Presbyterian Church, 405 Main Street S, Pine City on Wednesday, May 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Salad, bread, bars and beverages are included with a freewill offering. Call the church at 320-6293592 for further information.

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.

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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 Re-

deemer Lutheran Church, Pine City. Games, crafts, bingo and a light lunch will be provided by volunteers Thursday, May 2. For more information or to sign up a care receiver, call Colleen Gallus at 320-629-7145.

Senior High Choir Pops Concert The Junior High Choir and Band Pops Concert will be Thursday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend this free concert held in the PCHS auditorium. Call 320-6294131 or email jkrinke@isd578. org for more information.

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All About Ladybugs Learn about the fascinating pink spotted ladybug and watch them change throughout their lifecycle during All About Ladybugs at the Rush City Public Library. This all-ages program will be split up into three sessions, each beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, 11 and 18. Attend one or all three sessions for a different experience each time. All About Ladybugs will be especially enjoyed by children in preschool through fourth grade, and families are welcome. No registration necessary. Call 320-358-3948 for more information.

April 29 - May 3 Monday: Bacon wrapped pork fillet, o’brien potatoes, corn, wheat bread, pudding with topping Tuesday: Turkey roast, whipped potatoes with gravy, broccoli, wheat bread, pineapple Wednesday: Lasagna roll-up, meat sauce, Italian lettuce salad, peaches, breadstick, pie Thursday: Chicken chimichanga, fiesta rice, seasoned black beans, cucumber salad, frosted cake Friday: Breaded fish or riblet, rosemary roasted potatoes, coleslaw, wheat bread, gelatin with topping

‘Let’s Go Fishing’ fundraiser The East Central MN Chapter of “Let’s Go Fishing” is having its annual all you can eat Belgian waffle and silent auction fundraiser on Saturday, May 4 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Main Street Church in North Branch. Proceeds benefit “Let’s Go Fishing” which provides free boating and fishing excursions for seniors, veterans and people with special needs. For more information, to schedule trips or to volunteer, call 651402-5960 and leave a message.

Cost is $4.25 for people over 60 and $8 for under 60. Preregistration required by 1 p.m. a day in advance. Call the Pine City Senior Center at 320-629-3024 between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. The Pine City Pioneer does not guarantee publication of community events. Space limits the size and number of articles. Out & About deadline is 3 p.m. Monday. If your information must be published, consider placing an ad.

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THURSDAY 5/2 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Pine City Music Boosters: Pine City Pizza Pub, 6:30 p.m.

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; visit mnhs.org.

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THURSDAY 4/25 Pine City Council: 8 a.m., Pine Government Ctr., Pine City TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City Pine County LGBT: 7 p.m., Hinckley City Hall Comm. Room

WEDNESDAY 5/1 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

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Sadness, gratitude and respect

It has been a long, sad Easter weekend here in Pine City. As you know, Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn died in the cold waters of Cross Lake after being thrown from his boat on the evening of April 19. Wynn and a Pine County deputy were responding to the Editor’s report of a possible floating in the Soapbox body lake. They had just left the boat launch when Mike something caused them to be thrown out of the Gainor boat. Rescuers attempted to reach them in a rowboat, but though the deputy was saved, Officer Wynn slipped below the surface and did not resurface. A massive search followed, including agencies from across the region and around the state. Officer Wynn had served with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for 18 years. He is survived by his wife and two children. Since his death on April 19 there has been an outpouring of respect from all over the state. I spoke with one person who was driving on I-35 on Sunday morning as law enforcement, fire fighters and other uniformed officers gathered on the bridges and overpasses of I-35. She said it was in a remarkable and moving sight. Wynn died in the line of duty, on just another day of doing his job. As part of that job he was putting himself in harm’s way, in response to what could have been an emergency situation. Whenever you do that, you’re taking a chance. You hope and pray that the worst won’t happen. Tragically, this time it did. For me, this is a reminder of how much we all owe those who put their lives on the line for us. That includes DNR conservation officers, deputies, firefighters and medical first responders – and the members of our National Guard and the other branches of our military. These are all people who are willing to expose themselves to danger if they think that good might come out of it. Easter ought to be a time of hope. Our hearts go out to Officer Wynn’s family and friends. Words are never enough in a time like this.

MIKE GAINOR is the editor of the Pine City Pioneer. Contact him at editor@pinecitymn.com or 320-322-5241.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR City offi Cit fficials i l should h ld li listen t to t residents id t To the Editor: The Pine City Planning Commission voted 5-3 on April 16 to advance to the Pine City Council the zoning change request from Yanik Companies to build a 72-unit senior complex in our neighborhood. Currently the area east of 3rd St. SE and north of 3rd Ave SE is zoned R2 residential. The zoning change will allow Yanik companies to forever change the quiet, serene nature of our neighborhood. More than 40 homeowners voiced their opposition to this change. The meeting opened with a lengthy analysis by Community Development Director Lezlie Sauter that maximized the argument for this change and minimized concerns of property owners. None of the analysis focused on what the neighborhood is currently, current traffic patterns and what this change means for the area and for residents along 1st St. SE. Her analysis seemed weighted in favor of the developer. Chair Frank Christopherson made it clear he was loath to allow much public comment. He then allowed the representative from Yanik Companies to speak in glowing terms about the project and say potential residents weren’t likely to be factor in traffic increases. He failed to mention traffic increases from staff members for the proposed complex, Arrowhead Transit, emergency vehicles and families visiting the elderly residents. There is a difference between traffic from a few additional homes and traffic generated by a commercial venture. It was clear the input from neighborhood residents was a nuisance to several commissioners. Many of us left feeling the ‘fix was already in’. Other commissioners tried to minimize residents’ concerns by saying we in the neighborhood are unsympathetic to the housing needs of the elderly. Nothing could be further from the truth. The only issue is whether this is an appropriate use of the site at the end of 1st Street SE. There are needs for housing of all sorts in Pine City. And yes, there is a need for housing for the elderly. But that need should not be the logical basis for this rezoning. We have plenty of substandard housing in our neighborhood and a need for some redevelopment. We have property in our neighborhood that has been in perpetual construction over the past decade. And we have some of the oldest housing stock in the city, much of it needing repair, updating or demolition. We need new R2 consistent housing in our neighborhood. And development of the site at the end of 1st St SE as R2 residential would be welcomed, I believe. This option would keep the development consistent with the

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neighborhood. I hope the city council will reject this rezoning request to MFR-2 and see this for what it is – a business proposition that will maximize returns on capital at the expense of the property owners along 1st St SE. Yanik Companies should be encouraged to find a more appropriate site for their project. And yes, development of this site under an R2 zoning framework would be welcomed by this writer. What happens to a neighborhood is important and resident concerns are valid. Please listen to those who live in the neighborhood over the slick arguments of those who push redevelopment. Mark VanderHorck Pine City

Why have zoning ordinances? To the Editor: I was disappointed the Pine City Planning Commission voted to recommend to the city council rezoning a parcel on 1st Street SE to high density. They voted 5 for and 3 against, despite the expressed concerns of the 35 plus neighbors at the meeting and a petition with 52 signatures. I thank the three members who used common sense to vote no. Two large developers want to build a 60 unit senior apartment building with 12 unit memory care. This for-profit commercial development would destroy our quiet neighborhood on our narrow, 30-foot-wide dead-end street. The apartment building would require employees 365 days a year, seven days a week, 25 hours a day. This would create traffic concerns from residents, employees, visitors and deliveries. In August 2001, Brackenbury Construction proposed a 12-14 unit apartment on 1st Street SE, the old Armory site. Brian Scholin made a motion to recommend that the council deny the rezoning request based on community feeling that this development was incompatible with the surrounding neighborhood due to traffic changes etc. Our neighborhood is not against large apartment buildings when they are in a proper zoning area. This is why the city has zoning ordinances. Please contact city council members and the mayor with this concern. And please attend the May 1 city council meeting.

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On farms and ranches, every day is Earth Day Angel Effie has At USDA, we celebrate Earth Day 2019 by offering a big thank you to farmers and ranchers here in Minnesota for all they do. Every day we see their efforts to conserve natural resources while producing food, fiber and fuel for people in their communities and around the world. They are doing what needs to be done to make sure we all enjoy the benefits of clean and plentiful water and healthy soils, ecosystems and wildlife habitat. This year’s Earth Day theme, “Protect Our Species,” highlights the responsibility we share in supporting wildlife. Two-thirds of the land in the continental United States is privately owned, and the decisions that farmers and ranchers make for their land can impact wildlife. We at USDA believe people and wildlife can thrive together. USDA’s Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service assist agricultural producers with adopting conservation practices that benefit not only farms, ranches and forest lands but wildlife species. Producers across the nation have played and continue to play important roles in helping wildlife species flourish, rebound or recover.

USDA offers a wide array of Farm Bill programs to help Minnesota producers make wildlife-friendly improvements to croplands, grazing lands and working forests, as well as benefit agricultural operations. Programs include the Conservation Reserve Program, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program and the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. USDA also offers free conservation advice as well and financial assistance to help implement conservation practices. If you farm or ranch, we encourage you to reach out to your local FSA and NRCS representatives at your nearest USDA service center to see if there is a program right for your operation. Find your nearest office at farmers.gov/service-locator. If you’re not a farmer or rancher, on this Earth Day please thank one for the work he or she does to put food on our tables and to conserve our natural resources and support our nation’s wildlife. WRITTEN BY Joe Martin, State Executive Director, Minnesota Farm Service Agency and Troy Daniell, State Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service

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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. Root sentenced to 30 years for murder: 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. 3. Pine County Sheriff’s Blotter - April 18, 2019 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.

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taken ﬂight… When I married into the Marty/Hendrickson family in 1957, I immediately gained seven aunts and three uncles on the Hendrickson side, in addition to my mother-in-law. Because they were a close-knit family, they got together for all the birthdays and holidays, so I came to know all of them quite well as the years went by. But the one who made the most lasting impression on me was Aunt Effie, Meandering who was just laid to rest at the age of 105 (a month short of reaching with Margaret 106). Although she never married or Margaret had any children of her own, she spent her lifetime caring for and Marty feeding others. She was always busy bustling around her kitchen, preparing food for many or few. If she knew a favorite food of someone, she made it; for example, whenever my brother baled hay for them, she baked his favorite pie—sour cream raisin. The coffeepot was always on, and “tender” cookies were plentiful. A special attraction for little ones was Effie’s beautiful big dollhouse, furnished throughout with period pieces—hutch cupboard, cookstove, piano, etc. My daughter spent many hours carefully touching items in that dollhouse, as did my granddaughter and countless other youngsters over the years. In her later years she was always up for a game of Scrabble, and until recently, could have been named “Scrabble Queen.” Effie was a faithful servant of the Lord at her church throughout her life, teaching Sunday School to little ones, playing the piano, and making sure there were beautiful flower bouquets on the communion table every Sunday. One of my little boys always went to Effie after church and asked for a flower from the bouquet, and she gladly obliged him. “Effie was an artist with flowers, not only in her gardens, which produced the nectar for Hendrickson honey, but in our little sanctuary across the fields from her house,” my daughter wrote in her book, “Memory of Trees.” “The whole church smelled like that perfect perfume, and the candlelight made the blossoms glow.” The world has lost a precious soul, but heaven has gained another saint. MARGARET MARTY is a writer and poet who is delighted to be living in retirement on the Rock Creek farm where she grew up.

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Join workshop to discuss St. Croix Join other community leaders and organizations to share plans and get an update on the North Woods and Waters of the St. Croix Heritage Area. “Imagine the Possibilities,” a regional gathering to promote and celebrate the St. Croix Watershed will be held on April 27 from 9:3011:30 a.m. at the Audubon Center of the Northwoods in Sandstone. The event is free and

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Pick up free veggie seeds Gardening season is right around the corner. Free vegetable garden seeds are available at the University of Minnesota Extension Pine County office. Lakes & Pines Community Action Council, Inc. has provided the Extension office with a variety of vegetable gardening seeds. Seeds are available for free to those who are SNAP and/or food support eligible. Seeds are also available at local food shelf sites. Stop by the Extension office during normal business hours, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to pick up vegetable seeds. The Pine County Extension Office is located at the

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Card marathon ﬁnals The Pine Area Lions Card Marathon finals were played April 17. The winners were : Women’s 500 - first place - Judy Adams and Linda Odegard; second place - Sandy Mathison and Deb Schussler; third place: Marcia Chess and Diane Olson. Couples 500 - first place - Dwaine and Barb Palmer; second place - Bob and Pat Werner. From September to April, the game of 500 is played once a month with another couple or pair of players. The scores are added together for each couple throughout these months with the final time being played in April to complete the year. Anyone interested may call Marge Hobson 320-279-0694 or Verna Carpenter 629-2762. It is a fundraiser for the Pine Area Lions Club.

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10 Years Ago, 2009 In true Pine City fashion where part of the city’s charm is the way everyone “always shows up,” over 100 people traveled to St. Cloud to share in the honor of Pine City’s new title – “Outstanding Community.” Pine City was recognized by the Initiative Foundation as one of the Six who Shine in central Minnesota at an awards banquet on Friday evening. “This is not just a person or four people or ten people Years that make this award possible – it’s the entire Ago community,” Mayor Kim Jane Robbins told a packed St. Cloud Civic David Center. “It’s the Chamber of Commerce. It’s the city. It’s the civic organizations. It’s the churches. It’s everyone. Everyone makes the community that we are so very proud of – Pine City, Minnesota.” The Initiative Foundation selected Pine City because of its environmental preservation, volunteerism, commitment to Early Childhood Family Education and investments in infrastructure and technology. Governor Tim Pawlenty announced last week the appointment of James Koppen to the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy. Koppen, of Pine City, is the director of pharmacy at Pine Medical Center in Sandstone, where he oversees all pharmacy operations including upgrading the medication delivery system and launching a medication safety program at the medical center. “It’s really quite an honor,” Koppen said. “The Board of Pharmacy sends inspectors to every pharmacy in the state. We look at the processes more than anything else. We kind of get to define what pharmacy is going to look like in the future, as well as uphold the laws from the past.”

25 Years Ago, 1994 More than 70 people braved a stiff wind on Saturday to walk for pledges that will help fight birth defects. The Pine City March of Dimes WalkAmerica raised nearly $4,000 for America’s mothers and babies. Chairman Steve Haavisto said the local walk brought all different types of walkers to the finish line. “Whether you walked individually or with a team from your company, every step you took will help continue the March of Dimes research and programs.” Plastech of Rush City was the top money raising team with over $1,500. Bobbi Knabe, of Hardee’s, was the individual who raised the most. Five Dragon basketball players were honored in the Rum River Conference for their skills on the court. Chelsey Koppen was named All Conference and Krista Orn earned Honorable Mention

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for the girls, while Jim Stumne received All Conference for the boys. Kris Zemek and Mark Bradshaw earned Honorable Mention. The Central Minnesota Educational Cooperative Service Unit (ECSU) honored students of excellence from 43 high schools at a banquet April 20 in St. Cloud. Pine City seniors Susan Hamann, Julie Long, William Patzoldt and Heidi Swenson were among the 158 students of excellence chosen to participate in the recognition ceremony.

50 Years Ago, 1969 Carl Meier of Pine City made a most unusual find in his yard when replacing a patch of turf. Under the sod was discovered two authentic Civil War articles, a Confederate half dollar silver coin dated Feb. 22, 1862, and a military belt buckle. The Dragons swept their double header on April 26, defeating Duluth East 2-1 and Two Harbors 2-1. At the state speech festival held at Richfield High School, Pine City entrant Lee Swanson received an “A” rating in each of his morning preliminary rounds. Lee is the first speech class member from Pine City to ever

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75 Years Ago, 1944 The State Supreme Court, in a decision handed down on Friday of last week, confirmed the opinion of Judge Stolberg in finding that Chapter 15, Laws of 1943, was unconstitutional. This is the law in which the County Board was authorized to set all salaries of county officials and all fees collected by those offices were to be turned in to the county. The County Board took action at their April meeting of last year setting the salaries of county officers as outlined in the new law. As the register of deeds in this county is paid on a fee basis alone, Mr. Hamlin obtained an injunction forbidding the County Board to put the new law in force until its constitutionality has been tested in the courts. Judge Stolberg ruled the law unconstitutional and it was then taken to the Supreme Court, who confirmed the trial court’s opinion.

100 Years Ago, 1919 We are informed that rural mail carrier Gardner, who carries mail out of Brook Park on Route 1, is making the

trip on foot. Gardner has been a soldier and while the roads were in bad condition, made up his mind that a hike of 25 miles a day would be good exercise. The patrons of that route should certainly appreciate his work. The dumping grounds will be the same as in the past, all streets west of the fairgrounds. All parties are warned to dump refuse in accord with the signs posted there. No putrescent material will be allowed to be dumped thereon but must be buried in a proper way. Dumping on the sides of the roads entering Pine City is absolutely forbidden, especially around the south end of Cross Lake and similar places. ~ J.J. Scully, village pres.

125 Years Ago, 1894 James Kluzak, of Chicago, the Bohemian Land company’s agent who is bringing emigrants to this portion of the county, was in town on Tuesday and Wednesday locating settlers. He says he is communicating with about sixty families who will, without a doubt, come to this place and locate. They will not come to log but are well-to-do farmers who have the necessary means to buy a farm and live for a few years.

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financial year, ECE was able to set aside $4.5 million to reduce or defer future rate increases. “Stable costs for wholesale power, a stronger economy, and weather had a positive impact on ECE in 2018,” Shurts explained. There will be no residential rate increase in 2019, and ECE is hoping to continue that trend in 2020. The co-op returned over $4 million in capital credits to members last year, and an additional $1 million in estate retirements. Over the years, more than $78 million has been returned to members. This year, three seats were up for election on the ECE Board of Directors. Only one candidate was nominated by petition for the available seat in District 5, so voting by ballot was not necessary. The candidate, Linda Laitala, will serve the four-year term. An election was held in District 2, where members re-elected David Deutschlander to represent them for the next four years. In District 4, members re-elected Garry Bye to serve a four-year term as well. All candidates and election results were confirmed by the ECE Credentials and Election committee and ECE’s legal counsel. East Central Energy is a member-owned electric cooperative that serves nearly 61,000 homes, farms and businesses in east central Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. ECE provides electricity and high-speed internet, as well as community and business development and environmental services. ECE is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Find them at eastcentralenergy.com.

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A brief history of community gardens BY CAROL EVANS UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PINE COUNTY EXTENSION

Did you ever wonder where community gardens came from? Community gardens have been around for a long time. In fact, the first community garden probably started over 125 years ago, in 1893 in Detroit, Michigan with Vacant Lot Gardens. Mayor Hazen Pingree started the program with the economic recession of 1893 and used vacant lots for gardens for unemployed and hungry industrial laborers, especially the Polish and German immigrants. The program supplied the workers with vacant city lots, seeds, tools and instructions on how to cultivate the gardens. Other cities such as Boston and San Francisco also started similar programs and these spread across America. Vacant Lot gardens then tapered off in the 1900s when the economy improved. Other programs were started when the economy took a turn for the worse. In the early 1900s, School Gardens began to promote a way for the children to connect with nature, to teach them responsibility and improve their health with fresh food. With the Great War, (World War I, about 1917), War Gardens were started as the need for food became apparent. Citizens were recruited to be “Soldiers of the Soil” in Liberty Gardens or War Gardens to help feed the hungry during the war. Gardening became a patriotic act and continued after the war. Thrift Gardens were planted during the Great Depression in the 1930s to help people once again meet the need for food during the depressed economy. After Pearl Harbor was attacked in 1941 and America entered World War II, Americans rekindled the patriotic Liberty Gardens and they called them Victory Gardens. These patriotic community gardens once again supplied food for hungry people during the war. After World War II there were fewer patriotic community gardens as many people stayed home to garden. But since the 1960s and the 1970s many organizations have built Community Gardens to revitalize the environment and neighborhoods. Pine City has had a Community Garden for about 10 years. It is located on 10 SE 3rd Street at Challeen Park near the river and the fishing docks. It started as a dream and a vacant lot and has boasted of over 32 plots. In 2018, the lot was the site of a major city water project, but as I write this, construction will be done soon and gardening can begin again. It, too, will bring healthy food and a sense of community for gardeners. Community Gardens are a wonderful way to get involved in the community and learn about the environment. They are a good place to grow healthy foods and to meet new friends. Come on over and check out the New Improved and Revised Community Garden in Pine City when it is finished. Visitors are welcome. Join us for the Pine City Community Garden kick-off, Thursday,

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Pine City community gardeners, Pine County Master Gardeners, Buds and Blooms Garden Club members and representatives from the Summer Food and Fun program met for a potluck picnic on Sept. 14, 2017 at the Pine City Community Garden to celebrate a great gardening season and to unveil a sign honoring David Haugen, long time University of Minnesota Extension Pine County Master Gardener and Pine City Buds and Blooms Garden Club member. Haugen was instrumental in starting the Community Garden which was a priority from the University of Minnesota Extension Pine City Horizons visioning program some nine years ago. He was president of the Master Gardeners at the time, a knowledgeable gardener and always willing to share his knowledge and passion for gardening. Pictured are: (front, L to R) Marvel Seedorff, Sylvia Hippen, Adeline and Marvin Engleby; (back, L to R) Julie Samuelson, Ralph Flesher, Carol Evans, Barb Videen, Mark Pfeifer, Lon Launderville and Terry Salmela.

April 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pine County Courthouse Board Room in Pine City. At 6 p.m. master gardeners Barb Videen and Kim Metz will share “Get Growing – A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Vegetables” and SNAP Educator Jimmie Johnson will discuss “The Physical and Mental Benefits of Gardening.” This will be the first of a six-session Summer Gardening Series called “A Walk Through the Gardening Season.” At 7 p.m. will be the Community Garden information meeting and sign-up for plot(s) for the season. Bring any seeds that you wish to swap. Seeds will be available. For more information contact the Pine County Extension office at 320-591-1651 or email terry. salmela@co.pine.mn.us. The Community Garden is a partnership between the City of Pine City and the University of Minnesota Extension Pine County Master Gardeners. CAROL EVANS is University of Minnesota Pine County Extension Master Gardener and Pine City Community Garden Co-Chair.

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The 2019 Pine City High School Trap Team has a team record 93 shooters, an increase of 16 from last year. Because of the high number of participants, the team will again be placed in one of the top classes in the state. In 2018, of the 349 schools in the state participating in the trap league, only 12 had more participants than Pine City. Teams are assigned to conferences based on team participation rather than school size. This year, there are 12,275 kids shooting trap in Minnesota, representing 362 teams. Pine City has been placed in the top class--9A. This is the 4th largest high school team in the state and in the nation. Conferences are assigned by team participation numbers rather than by school size. Albany, Bemidji, Farmington, Hastings, Northfield, Owatonna and Pequot Lakes are the other teams in this conference. This year’s team has 65 returning shooters and 28 new members. There are 18 females and 75 males on the team. Last year’s leading shooters, Justin Stolp, Parker Sell,

Brice Wersal, Sean Saunders, Peyton Smetana, Morgan Drevecky, Lukas Keman, Devin Roberts, Josh Doenz and Jarred Juhl are all back and primed for the season. Jade Juhl, TJ Rank, Kaia Leibel, Megan Stransky, Andrew Belland and Blaise Olson all are returning to help provide shooting skills and senior leadership to the team. A total of 32 volunteer coaches are working with the team, improving skills and developing relationships to help the athletes learn trap shooting skills as well as good character development. The season began at Wings North on Sunday, March 31. All shoots are held on Sundays beginning at 12:30 p.m. Trap shooting is a club sport, so the team is not supported financially by the school district. Team members pay their own insurance and participation fees, and local organizations have contributed the cost of ammunition and team shirts. So far, the team has purchased over $9,000 worth of ammunition for this year alone. The state tournament will be held in June in Alexandria. Last year 26 Pine City High School athletes participated.

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Toby Bulera shot a perfect round, 25 out of 25, for the Pine City High School Trap Shooting Team. The team is competing in the top class in Minnesota, Class 9A.

Jarred Juhl shot a perfect round for the Pine City High School Trap Shooting Team during their ﬁrst week of competitive shooting. The team, with 93 members, is the fourth largest team in the USA.

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Ryan Cummings shot the ﬁrst perfect score of the season on April 14, hitting 25 straight targets. He is in his second year shooting for the Pine City High School Trap Shooting Team.

The team also sent three shooters to the national tournament in Michigan.

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Six make school’s top 10 BY LANCELOT E. FURBER SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

The Dragons track and field team traveled to Foley on Thursday, April 18 for the Foley Invite. Pine City tested themselves against some very strong competition and had six performances that made it into the top 10 list in Pine City School History. GIRLS The Dragon girls placed fifth out of 10 teams with 65.5 points. Foley won with 161 points. Pine City had a total of 17 girls score points in the meet. Alaina Steele was the Dragon top scorer with 10.5 points. Sophie Lahti scored 9, Dorothy Miller scored 8, Kelsey Erickson scored 6.5, and Eva Johnson scored 6 points. Pine City did not have any event winners; however, the team had strong top five placements. Alaina Steele placed second in the 800m run with a great early season time of 2:25.61. Dorothy Miller placed second in the triple jump with a personal best of 32’ 9.75” and Kelsey Erickson placed third with a jump of 31’ 3.75”. Emma Schmidt placed fourth in the discus with a throw of 90’ 7”. The Dragon 4x100m relay team of Ellaina Johnson, Ainsley Vinaja, Kensi

Tayerle and Summer Thieman placed fourth with a time of 55.67. The 4x400m relay team of Alexis Thieman, Grace Grubbs, Lydia Adams and Alaina Steele placed fourth in a time of 4:30.89. Sophie Lahti placed fifth in the 300m hurdles with a time of 53.55. The 4x200m relay team of Ellaina Johnson, Ainsley Vinaja, Emily Carpenter and Summer Thieman placed fifth in a time of 1:55.23. The 4x800m relay team of Sophie Lahti, Lydia Adams, Arissa Rydberg and Grace Grubbs also placed fifth in a time of 10:54. BOYS The Pine City boys placed fourth out of 10 teams with 78.5 points, only 2.5 points out of third place. Pierz won with 116.5 points. The Dragons had a total of 16 boys score in the meet. Tommy Ryan was the Dragons’ top scorer with 22 points. Logan Vinaja scored 14 points, Tucker Dalen scored 13.5, Tryston West scored 8, and both Dawson Clifford and Caleb Fromm scored 7.5 points each. The Dragons had two event winners, Tommy Ryan and Logan Vinaja. Tommy Ryan won the 1600m in a time of 4:48.71 and Logan Vinaja won the 800m with a time of

2:09.83. Ryan finished second behind Vinaja in the 800m, in a time of 2:10.85. The Pine City 4x400m relay of Tryston West, Caleb Fromm, Tommy Ryan and Logan Vinaja placed second in a time of 3:40.00. “It was a thrilling race where Logan almost caught the first place team after being a ways behind,” said coach Jared Clementson. Tucker Dalen placed third in the triple jump (40’ 3.5”), fifth in the long jump (19’ 1”) and tied for fifth in the high jump (5’ 4”). Dawson Clifford placed fifth in the pole vault (10’ 0”). Tryston West placed fifth in the 200m dash in a time of 24.80. TOP TEN Alaina Steele’s second place finish in the 800m run, Dorothy Miller’s second place in the triple jump, Tucker Dalen’s third place triple jump leap, Eva Johnson’s sixth place 3200m run of 12:47.47, T J Rank’s sixth place 300m run of 44.80, and JJ Preston’s seventh place shot put throw of 42’3” were the team’s individual performances that made it into the top 10 list in Pine City School history. Pine City will be hosting the Chengwatana on Friday, April 26 starting at 3:45 p.m.

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Banners to bunnies about town (top) Molly and Lucy Dehkes were among the 10 winners of the Pioneer/Advertiser Easter Coloring Contest. Each winner received $10. Congratulations to everyone who sent us beautiful artwork! (left) Public Works employees Todd and Shane were busy putting up new metal banners of the Pine City logo around Robinson Park, Pine City, on April 17 – a nice spring spruce-up around town. MIKE GAINOR | THE PIONEER

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The Pioneer heads to Florida with seniors for spring break Pine City High School seniors enjoyed fun in the sun during March’s spring break, heading south for the annual pilgrimage to relaxation, excitement and education in Florida. [Editor’s note – this photo has been lightly edited to compensate for youthful shenanigans.]

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Water reﬂects windswept beauty Photographer Cheryl Seals captured a magical twilight moment on the water this past week, as warmer weather drew many outdoors and into the sunshine.

Wasson bags big bird with ﬁrst turkey Tucker Wasson got his ﬁrst turkey on April 21 – a 24-pound tom with a 10 inch beard. Josh Nordahl was his mentor on the hunt, sponsored by the Pine County Thunderin’ Toms with the National Wild Turkey Federation.

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Our goals are to help girls develop their potential through ﬁve Girl Scout Leadership Outcomes. Strong sense of self, positive values, challenge seeking, healthy relationships and community problem solving. In addition to the leadership outcomes, Girl Scouting also helps girls develop in three active learning processes; girl led, cooperative learning and learning by doing. Girl Scout Troops 57010 and 54034 peel potatoes for the community Thanksgiving feast.

Girl Scout Troops 52752 and 53535 create art at Pine Center for the Arts.

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Girl Scout Troop 54034 make tie blankets for A Place for You Transitional Homeless Shelter.

Girl Scouts of all ages prepared American ﬂags for the annual ﬂag retirement ceremony.

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Grandfather’s labor of love yields 10 violins BY LORI ZABEL NEWS@COUNTYSTAR.COM

Ten grandchildren. Ten violins – made by hand. Seven years from start to finish. It sounds like a story waiting to be told. And Gene Van Alstine, a keeper and teller of stories, starts at the beginning. The Cambridge man, known to many as the fiddle player in the popular local band The Mystery Mountain Boys, appears to relish his role as family historian. In his “man cave” filled with old photos, antique tools, artwork and gewgaws, he points to a black and white photo of an old man with a violin at his shoulder. It’s his mom’s father, Charlie Johnson, just before he died in 1953. “I used to sit on his lap,” Van Alstine, 72, recalled, “and I’d put my hand on his bow hand and put my other hand (under here) so I could feel the fiddle play – and he’d play “Turkey in the Straw,” and then tell me what a great job I did. I believed that.” Grandpa Charlie was one of 10 brothers and sisters who played violins, mandolins and guitars at a meeting hall the family built in Opstead, Minnesota, north of Isle by Lake Mille Lacs. Some of Van Alstine’s best memories are of watching Grandpa saw on that fiddle while square dancers twirled. “They’d have a jam session every night,” Van Alstine said. “I’m not sure if the cows got milked, but I guarantee those fiddles got played.” GRANDPA CHARLIE TRIED Grandpa Charlie wanted to teach his grandson how to play and bought a secondhand fiddle at a garage sale when Van Alstine was around six years old. “I wasn’t to touch it if grandpa wasn’t home,” Van Alstine said. “About that same time he had cancer, and he went to the doctor one day, and while he was gone I took the fiddle out.” He figured his mom and grandpa would be gone awhile and tried his hand at “Turkey in the Straw,” only to be overcome with frustration. “I’ve always been kind of a hotheaded screwball,” Van Alstine said, “and I played it and it sounded terrible. ... I got so mad that I jammed the bow into the E string and cut off just about half the hairs on the bow, broke the bridge. Then I didn’t know what to do. I got my jackknife out and cut off those hairs so they were only about an inch long.” Knowing he was in trouble, he stuck the violin back in the case and back on the shelf in his mom’s bedroom closet. “As it turned out, grandpa never did come home from there,” Van Alstine said. “They put him in the hospital that day. A few weeks later he passed away. I never said anything to mom.” Life went on without Grandpa Charlie and the violin.

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– VanPro Machine Shop – got married and raised a family of four children. “I had this machine shop going,” he said, “and I worked day and night – long, long hours. There was no time for music. The machine shop just gobbled up my life.” Then one day when his mother was in her 80s and going through her possessions, she called and asked him to come get his garage sale violin and his grandpa’s too. “I wondered if my fiddle looked the same way it was the last time I played it,” Van Alstine said. “I pulled it out and the bow string was all cut up and the bridge was broken. My mom said, ‘Well, you little dickens! I ought to give you a lickin’.’ I said, ‘Mom, I’m 56 years old.’” The violins had sat untouched on the closet shelf for 50 years. Van Alstine was thrilled to reconnect with his beloved grandpa’s fiddle. He had both instruments repaired, intending to learn to play either one.

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A FAST LEARNER With a little practice under his belt, Van Alstine remembers taking a trip with his mother to Opstead and seeing the old dance hall, now used as a township meeting place. He had an overwhelming desire to stand where his grandpa used to stand and play “Turkey in the Straw.” He contacted a woman from the town who had a key and said he wanted to spend an hour or two inside just to reminisce and play some tunes. Her response: “Boy, Bill and I would like to come.” And other relatives got wind of the plan and said they wanted to be there too. Van Alstine knew he could barely scratch out the song. “‘I’ll tell you what,’” he said, “‘we’ll do this a year from now,’ I told them.” He reserved the town hall for one year hence. With his self-imposed deadline, Van Alstine said he poured his heart into learning to play by watching a teaching series on DVD, hanging around guys who played fiddles and going to jam sessions. The following year a group of family and friends enjoyed a pig roast at the hall. “I stood up there,” Van Alstine said, “and played ‘Turkey in the Straw’ right where grandpa used to stand.” He said the few musicians that came along to help out had so much fun, they wanted to stick together. They started playing gigs – and became the Mystery Mountain Boys. “Last year we did 47 gigs,” Van Alstine said. “That’s how it all started.” KEEP THE MUSIC ALIVE Over the years, Van Alstine felt compelled to keep the family’s musical history alive. He went to his extended family members and bought most of the fiddles played by his great-uncles and keeps them in a glass display case in his home. “I just didn’t want them going off to a rummage sale somewhere,” he said. And at the center of his love of history and music is his grandpa’s violin. “Of all the things in the world that I have,” he said, “this is my most prized possession. If my house was on fire and there was $50,000 on the table and this (fiddle) was over here and I had to pick one, I’d pick this.” Van Alstine said it occurred to him one day that it caused a dilemma. “I have 10 grandkids and only one fiddle,” he said. “How am I going to deal with that? I’ve always wanted to make a fiddle anyway. I thought, ‘I’ll just make them fiddles.’” He began that journey by spending four or five years reading every book he could find about Stradivarius and other famous violin makers, researching everything from wood to varnish to strings. With the mentality and experience of a machinist, he began building violins in 2012 – not one at a time, but like a Henry Ford assembly line – all the fronts, then all the backs, step by step through all the pieces of 10 instruments. THE FINISH LINE Van Alstine was given a nudge to speed up the process three years ago – he developed bladder cancer. He was treated then, but found it had come back last August. “I thought, ‘I got to get these things done,’” he said, “so I just poured my heart into them and finished them.” He’s since been given a clean bill of health, and he and wife Shari had their whole brood together on Easter Sunday, April 21, to finally give the gifts more than 10 years in the making. “My grandkids were so excited about this that they could hardly talk,” Van Alstine said. The oldest grandchild is 21 years old and the youngest is eight months. Some have musical training and some do not, but all appeared thrilled to receive their gifts from grandpa – the keeper of stories and music who had now become the giver. “I’m proud that they’re going to have the fiddles,” Van Alstine said. “I hope that they cherish them like I’ve cherished my grandpa’s, and they pass those down generation to generation.”

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WYNN: Conservation officer served 18 years with Minnesota DNR FROM PAGE 1

Ambulance. Wynn’s body was recovered at about 1:35 a.m. The Pine County Sheriff’s Office reports that efforts have been made to locate the object that was initially reported, but have not been successful. They said there are no reports of a missing person and no further searches will be conducted at this time. Midwest Medical Examiners have conducted an autopsy and the cause of the boat accident that led to Wynn’s death is under investigation. ‘A DEBT WE CAN NEVER REPAY’ Wynn was 43 years old and an 18 year veteran of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources when he died in the line of duty on April 19. He is survived by his wife and two children. DNR officials stated that Wynn is the 22nd Minnesota conservation officer to die in the line of duty. “Words can’t describe the sense of loss we feel at this time,” said DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen. “Officer Wynn’s service to the state of Minnesota is a debt we can never repay.” Colonel Rodmen Smith, DNR Enforcement Division director, said, “Officer Wynn served the Enforcement Division, the DNR, and the people of Minnesota with distinction. We’re devastated by his loss and ask the people of Minnesota to keep Officer Wynn and

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A motorcade brought Wynn from the medical examiner’s office in the Twin Cities home to Pine City on Easter morning. All along the route, at bridges and overpasses over I-35, uniformed officers and other ﬁrst responders paid tribute to Wynn, who died in the line of duty on April 19.

his family in their thoughts during this difficult time.” “As a first responder, peace officer, and protector of Minnesota’s natural resources, Officer Eugene Wynn dedicated his life to keeping Minnesotans safe and making our state a better place to live,” said Governor Tim Walz. “Gwen and I send our deepest sympathies to his family and on behalf of the State of

Minnesota, we thank him for his many years of selfless service.” Eugene’s wife, Pine County Judge Heather Wynn, offered a statement on behalf of her family regarding the death of her husband. “I, my children, and Eugene’s parents are so thankful for the support of the first responders, Eugene’s law enforcement community, and my judicial fam-

ily in response to this great loss,” she said. “I also am grateful to the many others who have reached out to share their love and support. At this time, I ask for your prayers for my family.”

LOGGING: Foster will share stories of logging days in Pine County at April 28 event FROM PAGE 1

FLOATING LOGS Foster said that when the loggers started, they logged the land close to the river, then used oxen to pull the logs to the river. “They didn’t have to go very far,” he explained. “And then as they got further and further away, they started loading them onto sleds and pulling them over there with a team of horses.” He said they would create ruts in the ground and then fill those ruts with water. “This froze and created ice, which made it possible for the horses to pull the huge loads,” he said. There was another reason why they logged mainly in the wintertime, Foster said. It was because most of the loggers were farmers. “They farmed during the summertime, and they didn’t have anything to do during the wintertime, so they went to work for wages. They would work in these camps.” LIFE IN A LOGGING CAMP A logging crew usually consisted of 11-15 people, and life in a logging camp was focused on work. “They would get up at 5 o’clock every morning, and they would be ready to start chopping timber when the sun came up,” Foster said. “They would work all day, and then they would have their lunch out in the field. Then they would finish off their day, and when it got too dark to work they would go back to the cabin. It was a hard job.” Life in the cabin wasn’t fancy either. “The old main shanties were 25 feet by 25 feet,” Foster said. “The side walls were four feet high, and the roof went to a peak. And there was one door – no windows. And then in the middle of the unit there was an open space for a chimney. And then in the center of the floor, which was dirt, in the cabin was where the cook worked. And he had an open pit fire. And he just swung pans back and forth. That’s where he cooked for everybody.” Food for the loggers was brought in by bulk. The company tried to feed each logger for 23 cents a meal, and variety was not the name of the game. “What they usually had was boiled salt pork for breakfast, biscuits, molasses and coffee, and then they had boiled pork for lunch – and beans,” Foster said, chuckling. “Don’t forget beans. And coffee. And then for supper they had boiled pork, beans and coffee. And then on Sunday they had a specialty – fried pork.” When it was time for bed, loggers couldn’t expect much privacy. “The bunkbeds were designed to hold two to three people – sometimes four,” Foster said. “They sewed the blankets together so they all slept under one blanket. They put their heads to the outside and their feet

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The Snake River, pictured here, was a key thoroughfare for logs on their way to the logging mills on the St. Croix.

to the fire. And that’s how they slept.” In the evenings, sometimes, the loggers would sing and play music. Other times, they told stories. “This one camp sat listening to someone reading ‘Jane Eyre,’” Foster said with a chuckle. “They just loved that. And then another one had ‘Ivanhoe,’ and a couple books by that guy. The one person who was literate would read that.” LOGJAMS According to Foster, the Snake River basin was one of the most productive basins for logging in the St. Croix Valley area. “The great thing about the white pine is that it floated better than most woods,” he said. “So they would cut them down close to the rivers and the streams, and then they would roll them out on the ice and whenever they melted they would float downstream.” Most of the time, the logs would float downstream where they would be collected by lumber mills. Each log had a brand on it, so the company that cut down the logs would get a credit for the log when it was milled. But sometimes, a few logs got stuck, then more and more creating enormous logjams that were difficult and dangerous to get unstuck.

“There was a jam in Pine City where about 30 million logs got jammed up by the railroad bridge,” Foster said. At that time, there was a dam on the Snake River at Cross Lake that kept the water level high – higher than it is presently. This made it easy for paddleboats to take tourists from Pine City out to Pokegama Lake and the resorts on Tuxedo Point and elsewhere. And this made Pine City a popular tourist destination. That lasted until the logjam hit the dam. The dam held, but the land around the sides of it eroded away. The water level dropped. “And that essentially killed the tourist industry in Pine City for about 15 years,” Foster said. He said the “ jam of all jams” was at Taylor’s Falls in about 1886. “They estimated 150 million logs were in this jam,” he said. “It took them almost two months to undo it, and several times they had to use dynamite. People came from Duluth, from Minneapolis, from St. Cloud, and they actually camped out to watch as they tried to undo this jam.” Foster will offer much more information about the history of logging in the Pine City Area on Sunday, April 28 at 2 p.m. at the Pine City Public Library. For more information call 320-322-9208 or email pcahistory@gmail.com.

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for Gene at 12 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2019, with a time of visitation and reviewal beginning at 10:30 a.m., all at the Pine City Civic Center. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service – Swanson Chapel of Pine City. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com

Eugene “Gene” Wynn Jr. of Pine City passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019, at the age of 43. Eugene Herman Wynn Jr. was born Sept. 5, 1975, to Eugene and Linda (Reis) Wynn Sr. in Sioux City, Iowa and was raised in Luck, Wisconsin. Eugene loved the outdoors from an early age and dreamed of becoming a conservation officer. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point with a degree in Natural Resources and Wildlife Management. In 2001, he was hired as a conservation officer with the Minnesota DNR. In 1998, Eugene met Heather, the love of his life, while they were both working at Interstate Park in St. Croix Falls. In 2007, they were married at an outdoor ceremony in Wisconsin. Eugene and Heather made their home on the banks of the Snake River, where they are raising their children, Sophie (11) and EJ (5). Although Eugene made his home in Minnesota, his Wisconsin blood ran strong and he loved the Green Bay Packers and the Wisconsin Badgers. Eugene enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping and loved sharing those passions with his family and friends. Eugene was an exemplary law enforcement officer and was fiercely loyal to his law enforcement family. Eugene left a hole that can never be filled. Eugene is survived by and will forever be missed by his loving wife Heather Wynn; daughter Sophie; son EJ, all of Pine City; adoring parents Eugene and Linda Wynn Sr. of Luck, Wisconsin; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Melvin and Arleen Reis; Arthur and Amy Wynn. Pastor Tim Adams will officiate at funeral services

Lena Knoll Lena Knoll, age 93, of Pine City, died Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Northern Pines Assisted Living in Pine City. Lena Schmaltz was born Jan. 19, 1926, to Balzer and Magdelena (Kraft) Schmaltz in Hague, North Dakota. Lena is survived by her children Alois Knoll and Duane Knoll, both of Pine City, Josephine Knoll of St. Paul, Patricia (Jeff Kouba) Beseke of St. Francis, Michael (Barb Hanson) Knoll of Pine City, Christopher (Toni) Knoll of Grasston; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Balzer and Magdelena Schmaltz; husband Joseph Knoll; children David Knoll, Joanne Knoll, Frank Knoll, Mary Davison, Jerry Knoll, Delores Hinze; granddaughter Terri Davison. Monsignor Aleksander Suchan celebrated a Mass of Christian burial for Lena Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pine City. A time of visitation and reviewal was held one hour prior to the Mass in the St. Anthony Commons area at the church. The interment took place at Oakland Cemetery in St. Paul. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service – Swanson Chapel of Pine City. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com

Terry D. Frick Terry Frick of Rock Creek passed away Dec. 5, 2018, at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul at the age of 74. Terry Dean Frick was born Feb. 13, 1943, to Leon and Wylian (Dahlin) Frick in St. Paul. Terry lived his life in a very solitary manner; h was most at home he s surrounded by nature. H was happy and much He a peace to enjoy the at b birds and other animals t that roamed by the rust cabin in the Chengtic w watana forest he called h home. Terry was a very t talented man and had m many interests: woodw working, painting, comm munity group travels to c cultural destinations, a on warm summer and F Friday evenings never missing “Art in the Park.” Terry was one of a kind as was his artwork; he was the only one known to paint “Isospacion” paintings, some of which were displayed locally at Pine Center for the Arts and nationally in the Smithsonian Institute, Washington D.C. Terry spent his life appreciating the outdoors and all it had to offer; he leaves a legacy of tenderly caring for the earthly things that mattered the very most to him. Terry is survived by his wife Patricia Frick; daughters: Julie (Steve) Domonkos of Vermillion, Jody (Rich) Spah of Las Vegas, Joy (Bob) Kranz; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother Denny (Sharon) Frick of Circle Pines; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Terry is preceded in death by his parents Leon and Wylian Frick and his first wife Marlys. Pastor Jay Ticknor officiated at memorial services for Terry Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Bethany Lutheran Church, Grantsburg, Wisconsin. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel. SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE 17

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

Pine City Evangelical Free Church 625 Golf Ave SW Pastor Joel Preston Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) 9:15 a.m. Nursery (infant-3yrs) all morning Wednesdays: AWANA (Sept-Apr) 6 p.m.; Frontline (Youth Group), Jr & Sr High 6:00 p.m. Phone: 320-629-2584 Email: office@pcefc.com, www.pcefc. com 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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Donald H. Bartheidel

Don Bartheidel of Pine City passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis at the age of 69. Donald “Don” Hans Bartheidel was born Dec. 7, 1949, to Dorothy and Hans Bartheidel at the Rush City Hospital in Rush City. Donnie grew up and attended school in Pine City. He graduated in 1967 from Pine City High School. After high school Don served his country in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. Over the years, he was employed by Earl’s Body Shop, Teich Pine City Fuel, Pine County Hwy. Dept., Lakeside Nursing Home and Schwing America Inc. Donnie married Kathy Rike on Dec. 13, 1975. They raised three wonderful children together. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking and having coffee at Cabin Coffee with friends. You could always count on Donnie to tell you a good joke when he saw you. Donnie was a family man and very proud of his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was affectionately known as Uncle Buff to his nieces and nephews. His family could rely on him for anything. He was always willing to help anybody. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him. Don is survived by his wife Kathy Bartheidel of Pine City; mother Dorothy Carlson of Pine City; children Steven (Beth) Bartheidel of Hinckley, Jody Fluegel of St. Cloud, Jeremy (Gail) Bartheidel of Brook Park; grandchildren Candace Bartheidel (David Johnson) of Pine City, Steven Bartheidel of Sandstone, Susan Bartheidel of Minneapolis, Melissa (Blake) Strickland and Molly Fluegel (Nathan Anderson) all of St. Cloud, Dani Fluegel (Zach Egge) of Pine

City, Libby Fluegel (Nick Blomberg), Levi Fluegel and Katie Lindberg, all of St. Cloud, Taylor Bartheidel of North Dakota, Aaron Watts and Zach Watts, both of Brook Park; 12 great-grandchildren; sister Diane Papenfuhs of Idaho; brother Dale Bartheidel of Kentucky; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Hans Bartheidel; grandson Jeffrey Fluegel. Reverend Rob Spahr officiated at funeral services for Don Friday, April 19, 2019, at First Presbyterian Church in Pine City. The interment took place at Birchwood Cemetery in Pine City. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service – Swanson Chapel of Pine City. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com

Tina M. Rodgers-Prihoda Tina Marie Rodgers-Prihoda of Brook Park passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Paul at the age 57. Tina was born on Dec. 14, 1961, in Minneapolis to K Keith and Carol (Fanelli li) Rodgers. When she w was young, she and h her family moved to F Federal Dam where sh she helped tend the fa family bar and grill. As a teenager, she reloca cated to New Brighton to live with her father. Sh She graduated from Ir Irondale High School. Tina was married th the first time at a very yo young age to Steve B Berglund. They had tw two children together; sadly the marriage ended in divorce. On April 27, 1990, Tina married Russell Prihoda. She always considered Russ her best friend and their family grew from four to six with the births of their two children. In 1989, Tina and Russell moved to the

Pine City area to raise their family. A fire at their home in 2010 initiated a move to Brook Park. In addition to being a full-time homemaker Tina attended Pine Technical College and received an Accounting diploma. She loved being a homemaker and especially being a grandma. Her love for the outdoors included gardening, fishing and camping. Over the years she loved and cared for many cats. She was the one with a smile and warm greeting for everyone. She’ll be missed, but not forgotten. She is survived by her husband, Russell Prihoda of Brook Park; children Michael (Sara) Berglund of South St. Paul, Jessica Berglund of Forest Lake, Catherine “Katie” (Troy) Schmidt and Jonathan Prihoda, all of Pine City; mother Carol Fanelli of Grand Rapids; siblings Julie (Tracey) Gillott of Dawson, Jimmy (Shar) Rodgers of St. Paul and Rodney Neururer of Grand Rapids; grandchildren Courtney, Brianna, Claire, Lucy, Quinn, Leonard and Rosalyn. Tina is preceded in death by her father Keith Rodgers. Reverend Fred Hanson officiated at funeral services for Tina Monday, April 22, 2019, at the Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City. Interment took place at Hilltop Cemetery in Pine City. Tina’s family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family. Funeral arrangements for Tina are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com

MEETING Hustletown Cemetery meeting The annual meeting of the Hustletown Union Cemetery will be held on Tuesday, May 7 at 7 p.m. at the Chengwatana Town Hall. All interested parties are encouraged to attend. Contact Dave Gray at 651-247-0403 with any questions or agenda items.

PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER April 14 - 21 Theft, burglary, vandalism April 14, 3:29 p.m., report of MVA property damage, 560th St., Pine City. April 16, 7:53 p.m., report of theft, Main St. S, Pine City. April 17, 8:52 a.m., report of theft, Main St. S, Pine City. April 19, 11:16 a.m., report of fraud/scam/ID, Cedar Creek Rd., Pine City. April 20, 12:03 p.m., report of property lost/found, 4th St. SE, Pine City.

Miscellaneous April 14, 4:36 p.m., report of threats, Main St. S, Pine City. April 14, 4:56 p.m., report of child protection/neglect, Government Rd., Pine City. April 14, 8:00 p.m., report of psychological problem, Hwy. 70, Pine City. April 15, 9:19 a.m., report of trespass, 4th St. SE, Pine City. April 16, 6:55 p.m., report of disturbance, Lake St. NE, Pine City. April 17, 9:24 a.m., report of drug incident, 1st Ave. SE, Pine City. April 18, 1:22 p.m., report of juvenile trouble, Golf Ave. SW, Pine City. April 19, 1:48 p.m., report of neighbor trouble, Cedar Creek Rd., Pine City. April 19, 5:36 p.m., report of assault, Homestead Rd., Pine City. April 19, 6:50 p.m., report of runaway, Main St. S, Pine

City. April 19, 7:44 p.m., report of water emergency, Norwood Ln., Pine City. April 20, 8:13 p.m., report of crank 911 calls, Main St. S, Pine City.

Jail roster April 15, Salena Marie Long, Pine County warrant, thefttake/use/transfer movable property- no consent; drugs5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana; ﬁnancial transaction card frauduse- no consent; traffic- drivers licensedriving after suspension. April 15, Steven John Kurak Sr., parole/probation violation, traffic- DWI- operate motor vehiclealcohol concentration .08 within 2 hours. Released April 16. April 15, Micheal Thomas Bothum, hold for other agency: bench felony warrant. Released April 15. April 15, Kellie Shelene Nelson, hold for other agency: unspeciﬁed warrant. Released April 15. April 16, Christopher Huhta, Pine County warrant, domestic assault-GM- subsequent violation; thefttake/use/ transfer movable property- no consent; disorderly conduct; obstruct legal process- lawful execution legal process. April 16, Daniel Josphe Kriesel, probable cause, give peace officer false name/ birthdate/ID card, pharmacy; hold for other agency, crim

agnst admn just-fe- parole violation. April 16, Dale Francis Walters, hold for other agency, possess pornographic workcomputer; probable cause, ﬂeeing a peace officer by a means other than a motor vehicle; Pine County warrant, obstruct legal processinterfere w/peace officer, trafficDWI- operate motor vehiclealcohol concentration .08 within 2 hours, disarming a peace officer- take defensive device from peace officer/ area controlled by officer; domestic abuse no contact order- violate no contact order- misdemeanor. April 16, Christopher Alan Kenny, hold for other agency: unspeciﬁed warrant, receiving stolen property. Released April 19. April 16, Destiny Tellus Radunz, probable cause, domestic assault. Released April 18. April 16, Adam Scott Spar, probable cause, traffic- drivers licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released April 18. April 17, Jordan Ryan Bohn, Pine County warrant, drugs3rd degreesale- narcotic. April 17, Patrick Wylie Marsen, hold for other agency, contempt of court- constructive- other unlawful interference with court process or proceedings. April 17, Courtney Okelley, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- procure/possess/ control over a controlled substance; hold for other

agency, drugs- 5th degreesale- schedule IV controlled substance mixture. April 17, Kristen Ann Bicking, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree, drugs- 1st degreepossess 50 grams or morecocaine or methamphetamine, pharmacy. Released April 20. April 17, Alyssa Regina Coon, probable cause, domestic assaultmisdemeanor. Released April 19. April 17, Bradley Ronald Maki, probable cause, drugs- 1st degreepossess 50 grams or morecocaine or methamphetamine. Released April 18. April 17, Theadore John Workman, hold for other agency: bench- misdemeanor warrant. Released April 18. April 18, Damon Roy Anderson, hold for other agency, issue dishonored check- offense; Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degree controlled substance- possession, giving peace officer false name- of another person. April 18, Charles Leon Kuschel, probable cause, domestic, terroristic threats- cause or attempt cause terror. April 18, Dominick Michael Crowe, probable cause, traffic- DWI- operate motor vehicle- body contains any amount schedule I/II drugsnot marijuana, DWI- operate motor vehicle under inﬂuence of controlled substance, DWI- 3rd degree described. Released April 19. April 18, Corrina Rae Davis, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree controlled substance-

possession. Released April 19. April 18, Buster Brown Dunkley, Pine County warrant- bench- misdemeanor, disorderly conduct- brawling or fighting, domestic assaultmisdemeanor- intentionally inflicts/attempts to inflict bodily harm on another, thefttake/use/transfer movable property- no consent, obstruct legal processinterfere w/peace officer. Released April 19. April 18, Fabian Isaac Galaviz, Pine County warrant: probation violation- GM, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. Released April 19. April 18, Gaylyn Raynee Moose, Pine County warrant: bench- gross misdemeanor, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. Released April 19. April 18, Darren Robert Postal, probable cause, assault- 2nd degree- dangerous weapon. Released April 19. April 18, Emily Kaye Schuster, probable cause, obstruct legal processinterfere w/ peace officer, introduce contraband- drug/liquor into jail/lockup/prison, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. Released April 19. April 18, Ashley Nicole Daniels, probable cause, assault2nd degree, domestic assault. Released April 18. April 19, Gail Arnette Groschen, probation violation. April 19, Sheila Marie Gustafson, probable cause,

ﬂeeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle, traffic- drivers licensedriving after revocation, 2nd degree driving while impaired. April 19, Angela Lucero Heimel, Pine County warrant, thefttake/use/transfer movable property- no consent, trespass- return to property within one year. April 19, Ryan Michael Hughes, Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. April 19, Brandon Lamar Lolar, probable cause, assault- 5th degree- misdemeanor; disorderly conduct. April 19, Matthew Jon Studler, Pine County warrant, ﬁnancial transaction card frauduse- no consent. April 19, Brian Allen Warwick, parole/probation violation. Released April 19. April 20, Marcus Pederson, hold for other agency, burglary- 1st degree- poss dangerous weapon/explosive; disorderly conduct. April 20, Brian Keith Roseland Jr., probable cause, drugs- 3rd degreepossess 10 grams or more a narcotic drug other than heroin; hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degree- procure/possess/ control over a controlled substance; Pine County warrant, traffic- drivers licensedriving after revocation, receiving stolen property, theft-theft of motor fuel from retailer, trespass- return to property within one year.

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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 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 behalf of the Pine County Board of Commissioners for equipment rental proposals. Proposals will be opened and read publicly in the Commissioner Conference Room by the County Engineer or his representative at the Pine County Courthouse in Pine City, MN at 10:00 a.m. EQUIPMENT RENTAL Bid includes backhoe, scraper, dozer, dump truck, trailers, motor graders, tractor/lowboy trailer, tractor/belly dump trailer, haybale mulcher, compactors, rubber track skid steer, tree feller/buncher, loaders, bituminous crushing, concrete crushing, bituminous paving, gravel crushing and winter maintenance sand. Specifications and proposal forms may be obtained upon request from the office of the Pine County Public Works, 405 Airport Road NE, Pine City, MN 55063. Telephone Number 320-216-4200 or Local Pine City

320-591-1733. The County Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities. By order of the Pine County Board of Commissioners, Pine County, Minnesota. Mark A. LeBrun, County Engineer Pine County, Minnesota Published in the Pine City Pioneer on April 11, 18 and 25, 2019 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 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, 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

APRIL 25, 2019 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: 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-19-16 Estate of Marc Alfred Johnson, Decedent. NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is ordered and notice is given that on 6/17/19 at 2:30 PM a hearing will be held in this Court at Carlton County Courthouse, Carlton, Minnesota for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Jean Anne Johnson, whose address is: 94356 South Nett Lake Road, Holyoke, MN 55749 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an  unsupervised  supervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate, including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. BY THE COURT Dated: Wynn, Heather (Judge) Judge of District Court 2019.04.09 09:27:49-05’00’ Dated: /s/ Court Administrator Apr 9 2019 9:41 AM Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 4/9/2019 9:42 AM Attorney for Petitioner: Keith M. Carlson #15040 Keith M. Carlson Law Firm 807 Cloquet Avenue PO Box 770 Cloquet, MN 55720 Telephone: (218) 879-1373 Fax: (218) 879-1458 Email: keithmcarlsonlaw@hotmail. com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on April 25, May 2 and 9, 2019

BIRTHS

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Oliver Thor Segelstrom was born on March 11, 2019, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed eight pounds, three-anda-half ounces and was 20 inches long. His parents are Chris and Eva Segelstrom of Brook Park. Oliver is welcomed home by siblings Jackson, 5, Zander, 3, and Parker, 1. His grandparents are Dwight and Patti Belsheim of Box Elder, South Dakota, and Deborah Koch of Mora.

Ethan Michael Johnson was born on March 21, 2019, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed seven pounds, zero ounces and was 19-3/4 inches long. His parents are Shanyla Chesbrough and Bradley Johnson of Pine City. Ethan is welcomed home by siblings Hunter Chesbrough, 5, and Damian Chesbrough, 3. His grandparents are Daniel Chesbrough of Pine City, Loraine Bartel, Greg and Susan Johnson of Sandstone.

Evelyn Helen Linder was born on March 31, 2019, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed eight pounds, 14 ounces and was 21 inches long. Her parents are Justin and Kelly Linder of Mora. Evelyn is welcomed home by sibling Harrison, 2. Her grandparents are Jay and Becky Fladebo, Dave and Sherry Janousek and Todd Linder, all of Mora.

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Jager Jackson Robbins was born on March 26, 2019, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed six pounds, 8.3 ounces and was 19 inches long. His parents are Haley Iverson and Brent Robbins of Mora. Jager is welcomed by grandparents Lisa Iverson of Cambridge, Roxanne Lange of Elk River and Darren Robbins of Willow, Alaska.

Finley Mark Johnson was born on April 3, 2019, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed ﬁve pounds, ﬁve ounces and was 18-1/2 inches long. His parents are Andrew and Kala Johnson of Mora. Finley is welcomed by grandparents Shawn and Mark Johnson of Mora, Tammy and Mark Grissman of North Branch.

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Kyra Faye Orand was born on March 27, 2019, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed six pounds, 13 ounces and was 19-1/2 inches long. Her parents are Cory and Victoria Orand of Brook Park. Kyra is welcomed home by siblings Jayden, 10, and Ryder, 3. Her grandparents are Craig and Lori Dorn of Grasston, Dan and Kim Orand of Grasston and Cambridge.

Anora Rose Budke was born on April 4, 2019, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed seven pounds, 10 ounces and was 20-1/2 inches long. Her parents are Robert Budke and Rachel Budke of Mora. Anora is welcomed home by siblings Aria, 4, and Raiden, 11 months. Her grandparents are Rebecca Howard and Edward Washington of Minneapolis, Mary Budke of Mora and Leon Budke of Fergus Falls.

Gravdal Penelope Lake Gravdal was born on March 12, 2019, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed eight pounds, four ounces and was 21 inches long. Her parents are Jessica Lorenzen and Dan Gravdal of Mora. Penelope is welcomed by grandparents Donna Lorenzen of River Falls, Wisconsin, Dennis Gravdal of East Bethel and Loretta Hemsworth of El Paso, Texas.

Samuelson Amelia Lee Samuelson was born on March 15, 2019, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed seven pounds, seven-anda-half ounces and was 20 inches long. Her parents are Anthony and Amanda Samuelson of Mora. Amelia is welcomed home by siblings Avery, 4, and Ann, 1-1/2. Her grandparents are Bradley and Julie Samuelson of Pine City, Alan and Linda Skramstad of Mora.

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Owen David Leach was born on March 27, 2019, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed nine pounds, ﬁve ounces and was 21-1/2 inches long. His parents are Michael and Kathryn Leach of Milaca. Owen is welcomed home by sibling Hayden, 2. His grandparents are Dave and Judith Swenson of Milaca, Steve and Shelly Leach of Onamia.

Bedausky Maverick L. Bedausky was born on April 4, 2019, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed seven pounds, three ounces and was 20 inches long. His parents are Kalley Paulsen and Rome Bedausky of Isle. Maverick is welcomed home by sibling Nova Bedausky, 1. His grandparents are Brenda and Lucas Best, Arlo and Heather Paulsen, all of Isle.

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Essential Duties: Pine County Public Health is seeking someone passionate about public health and able to support the public health emergency preparedness (PHEP) program, along with other health promotion activities. This person will plan, develop, implement, and evaluate activities, coordinate grants and reporting, and provide leadership in the emergency preparedness activities. This position will also work closely with other public health staff on strategic planning, community events, health fairs, and presentations. Special projects related to the department’s strategic priorities and community health improvement plan will also be assigned. Minimum Qualiﬁcations: Bachelor’s degree with coursework in public health, nursing, health education, or related fields, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver’s license. Salary: $23.98/hr - $30.14/hr DOQ

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Essential Duties: In this position, you will provide education and outreach to individuals and families in the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) nutrition program. You will perform medical evaluations, collect medical data, prepare and maintain files and records, conduct nutrition and health assessments, determines nutritional risk, provides individualized nutrition education, and prescribes supplemental foods. You will also educate clients/families about the benefits of preventive health care, services available, and when/how to obtain these services and makes appropriate referrals to the service providers. Other duties include collaborating in the development and delivery of programs and activities to promote health and prevent disease, as well as participating in county emergency preparedness, community events, immunization clinics, health fairs and presentations. Minimum Qualiﬁcations: Registered Nurse. Valid driver’s license. Salary: RN - Grade 10 - $23.98/hr - $30.14/hr DOQ PHN – Grade 11 - $24.68/hr - $31.02/hr DOQ Closing Date: Friday, May 3, 2019 @ 4:30 pm For complete posting, visit our county website @ www.co.pine.mn.us under Departments – Human Resources – Employment Opportunities An Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer

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An educational series presented by FirstLight Health System FirstLight offers a series of support groups to serve our patients and our communities. To learn more, please visit www.FirstLightHealthSystem.org/Support or call 800-245-5671. All support groups are free and open to the public.

Second Wednesday 1:30–2:30 p.m. monthly Mora campus, Meeting Room 3

Mora—First Thursday 1:30–2:30 p.m. monthly Mora campus, Meeting Room 2 Pine City—Last Wednesday 1:30–2:30 p.m. monthly Pine City Clinic

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Fourth Tuesday 2–3 p.m. monthly* Mora campus, Meeting Room 3 *February TBD and no December meeting due to holiday

Fun at Frozen Four During a trip to Frozen Four in Buffalo, New York, three generations of Mikulich’s cheered on the Bulldogs. Left to right: Mark, Matthew, Terry, Ian and Michael Mikulich

First Tuesday 2–3 p.m. every other month March 5, May 7, July 2, September 3, November 5 Mora campus, Meeting Room 3

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Third Thursday 3–4 p.m. quarterly January 17, April 18, July 18 and October 17 Mora campus, Meeting Room 3

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Cruisin’ the Caribbean Ken Bohanon, Debbie Lemke of Pine City and friends (Dan and Cindy Ryerson with their daughter Kathryn) were just in the Caribbean picking out Debbie’s wedding dress and ring. Readers can show their Pine City pride by submitting pictures of themselves in exotic locations throughout the world. Send all photos to editor@pinecitymn.com.