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Blue Star Moms bring holiday cheer to overseas military BY SHIRLEY SCHMIDT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

“Our hearts are on the line until they all come home,” and Blue Star Moms all share in the waiting. It’s all about keeping hope alive for the mothers and family members of our troops serving their country in the military. The Pine City Blue Star Moms meet monthly. First of all and most important, they share news of their family members in the military. It’s very comforting for a member mom who is sending her first son or daughter off to the military to receive encouragement and support on many levels from other moms in the group. “It’s so reassuring to know I can text questions to someone who’s been through it,” said Blue Star Mom Erin Skalicky. “I had questions like, what is the best way to communicate with someone who is deployed?” This is a very active group. They always have projects in the works so much of their meeting time is used for planning and strategy. They might be a small group but “they are a bunch of go-getter moms that know how to get things done,” as noted in their brochure. This group serves the troops in many ways and not limited to their own military family members. For instance, they prepared and served holiday dinners for troops and their families at the Pine City Armory. They send care packages to the troops. Recently, the group boxed up 145 care packages designated for service personnel who will be away from their families during the holidays. Recently, the New Horizon Thrift Store donated $1,500 toward this effort and several thrift store volunteers helped pack boxes. Here is a short list of items that are

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The Pine City Blue Star Moms meet monthly, usually at the VFW. Front row, from the left: Karen Ammann, Tish Carlson, Vallerie Effertz, Erin Skalicky, LaVona Brackenbury, Darlene Pavek and Jackie McKellar. Back row: Paula McKellar, Angie Flowers and Janelle Minor-Braund.

appreciated by our service personnel: Toiletries, socks, magazines, foot powder, hand sanitizer, mouse traps, wrapped snack foods, nuts, instant coffee, puzzles and game books. BLUE STAR MOMS HISTORY Blue Star Moms is a national organization of mothers with sons and daughters who serve in the United States armed forces and whose primary purpose is to support the troops and each other. Members represent the spectrum of political, spiritual and ethnic backgrounds. The concept of volunteer moms began in 1942 when a newspaper in Flint Michigan published a coupon asking military mothers to respond by filling out the coupon and returning it – 300 mothers responded. They met for the first time in Flint. When 1000 responses

were received, a permanent organization was formed. The organization was reported on the Congressional record and chartered by Congress in 1960. The moms were especially active during World War II volunteering in hospitals, train stations, packing care packages and actively supporting homeland security efforts. When the founding chapter of local members organized in 2011, they adopted the name Pine City Blue Star Moms. A service flag was created during World War I. The flag is rectangular with a red border and white field featuring a blue star in the center that represents a service member in active duty. Mothers who have lost military sons or daughters become Gold Star Moms who receive a flag with a gold star superimposed on the blue star. Membership is comprised of moth-

ers, stepmothers, grandmothers, foster mothers and female legal guardians who have a son or daughter serving in the United States armed forces. Associate members include, a spouse, sister, brother, grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin or friend. VETERANS BENEFIT FROM PROJECTS A very significant project of the Pine City Blue Star Moms is providing support for Linden Grove Apartments on the Veterans Administration Campus in St. Cloud. Linden Grove is a housing community for homeless Veterans to receive housing and comprehensive support services. Along with numerous other groups and individuals, the Pine City Blue Star Moms sponsored rooms and raised funds for supplies that they SEE MOMS, PAGE 6

Area obesity rates above state average STAFF REPORT NEWS@MORAMINN.COM

Minnesota’s adult obesity rate rose to 28.4 percent in 2017 but continued to outperform neighboring states with a slower rate of increase. However, Pine County and its neighbors reported obesity rates much higher than the state average. In September, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released 2017 data on adult obesity prevalence using self-reported information from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. The Minnesota adult obesity rate increased 0.7 percentage points between 2016 and 2017. Minnesota also

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continued a recent trend of being lower than Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Minnesota is now the last state in the Midwest, a 12-state census region, with an obesity rate below 30 percent. The national rate also rose to 30.1 percent. Minnesota’s obesity rate has remained well under the national obesity rate since 2007. In contrast, obesity rates reported were 37.7 percent in Pine County, 42.9 percent in Kanabec County, 39.9 percent in Mille Lacs County and 31.2 percent in Isanti County. The CDC has reported adults living in rural counties are more likely to be obese than adults living in urban counties.

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The CDC’s analysis of the BRFSS concludes that adults living in rural counties were less physically active than the urban. Furthermore, adults living in rural areas were less likely to have access to healthier food retailers. Other social indicators of health such as poverty and food insecurity are also more prevalent in rural areas than urban areas. People who are obese face an increased risk for a range of serious diseases and health conditions, including high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, stroke, coronary heart disease and cancer. Preventing obesity requires changes in the food and physical

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‘Pine City Reads’ returns in 2019 STAFF REPORT EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

The Pine City Community is celebrating its 15th year of “Pine City Reads” with two great book selections. KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON In January community members can take part in reading “Killers of the Flower Moon” by David Grann – a twisting, haunting true-life murder mystery about one of the most monstrous crimes in American history, and winner of the 2017 BookBrowse Nonfiction Award. In the 1920s, the richest people per capita in the world were members of the Osage Indian nation in Oklahoma. After oil was discovered beneath their land, they rode in chauffeured automobiles, built mansions, and sent their children to study in Europe. Then, one by one, the Osage began to be killed off. The family of an Osage woman, Mollie Burkhart, became a prime target. Her relatives were shot and poisoned. And it was just the beginning, as more and more members of the tribe began to die under mysterious circumstances. There are two book discussion events scheduled for Jan. 17 or Jan. 22. LAST BUS TO WISDOM In February the book selection will be “Last Bus to Wisdom,” the last novel by the beloved writer Ivan Doig. The book tells the story of Donal Cameron, who is being raised by his grandmother, the cook at the legendary Double W ranch – a landscape that gives full rein to an 11-year-old’s imagination. But when Gram has to have surgery in the summer of 1951, all she can think to do is to ship Donal off to her sister in faraway Manitowoc, Wisconsin. There Donal is in for a rude surprise: Aunt Kate – bossy, opinionated, argumentative, and tyrannical – is nothing like her sister. After one contretemps too many, Kate packs him back to Montana on the next Greyhound. But as it turns out, Donal isn’t traveling solo: Herman the German has decided to fly the coop with him. In the immortal American tradition, the pair light out for the territory together, having rollicking misadventures along the way. “Last Bus to Wisdom” will be discussed on Feb. 21 and Feb. 26. Books are $10 each and available at the following locations: Pine City Library, Chamber of Commerce, Pine City High School or Community Education.

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‘We wish you a Merry Christmas...’ Members of the Pine City Heritage Players joined together for a Dec. 1 concert at the Pine City American Legion. The show, “My Favorite Christmas Songs,” featured old favorites and newer classic holiday tunes. Proﬁts from the event will go toward the Harvey Lindstrom Scholarship Fund, which offers kids and young adults opportunities to explore and expand their skills in the arts. Pictured are: Scott Tolzmann, Paula Schluck, Jennifer Hansmann, Rachel Bigelow, Laura Michels, Kyle Hansen, Becci Palmblade, Cassandra Olson and Jennifer Simonson.

Vasaloppet adds ski race, second snow machine STAFF REPORT NEWS@MORAMINN.COM

Vasaloppet USA announced plans to add a new race to this season’s Nordic Ski activities as well as installation of a second snow making machine to keep trails ski-able throughout the winter. Vasaloppet USA’s new race is the First Chance Race and Expo scheduled for Jan. 5. The race will feature 15km and 5km distances at the Vasaloppet Nordic Center. The expo will feature Gear West, Pioneer Midwest, Finn Sisu and Fast Wax. Where other years there may not have been enough natural snow for the Vasaloppet races — let alone an early season race, Vasaloppet USA is cranking up their man-made snow making efforts with a second machine. The second machine was recently purchased by the Vasaloppet from Switzerland. It will be part of a second snowmaking depot on the northern portion of the ski trails near 220th Avenue. This second location will make getting ski trails ready faster and save many hours of volunteer labor. Once the ground is sufficiently frozen and temperatures drop low enough, Vasaloppet “snow farmers” will fire up the machines and begin hauling snow. The snow is distributed along trails using manure spreaders adapted for this purpose. The conservative plan is to have at least a 5km loop of manufactured snow. A very cold December, along with some natural snowfall could allow for a longer loop. Vasaloppet Board member, Don Olson, who helps

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Jon Larson (on trailer) and Pat Gorham (operating vehicle) unload one of the components of the second snowmaker recently purchased by the Vasaloppet.

lead the snowmaking effort, stressed the goal is on building a quality trail rather than just trying to go for distance. The Jan. 5 First Chance Race and Expo will be followed by the Lanternloppet Jan. 26, the Moraloppet race on Feb. 2, the Vasaloppet USA race Feb. 9-10 and the Last Chance Race in March. Persons who are experienced around heavy equipment and would like to volunteer to make and haul snow should contact the Vasaloppet office at 320-6792629 or at information@vasaloppet.us.

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MEETINGS THURSDAY 12/13 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. WINDOW-Domestic abuse support group: 6 p.m., Journey North Church, Pine City NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City Pine City VFW Auxiliary: Pine City, VFW Post #4258, 6:30 p.m.

Magniﬁcent Red Hatters On Thursday, Dec. 13, 11:30 a.m., the Magnificent Red Hatters will celebrate the holiday season with a party at the Pine City Country Club. To RSVP, or for questions, call Darlene at 320-269-4684.

Pheasants Forever meeting Pheasants Forever’s Pine County chapter – East Central Spurs – will meet on Thursday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at Wings North, Pine City. New members and committee volunteers are always welcome. Email kreed6634@comcast.net with any questions.

SATURDAY 12/15 Model RR club: Askov, 10 a.m., Pine County History Museum SUNDAY 12/16 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m.

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

FRIDAYS DEC. 14 & 28 Lego Club at the library Kids who enjoy building with Legos are going to love Lego Club at the Pine City Public Library. Lego Club sessions will be held on Friday, Dec. 14, from 3-4:45 p.m., and Friday, Dec. 28, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Take on a challenge build or free build with Legos provided by the library. This program is recommended for school-age kids. No pre-registration necessary. For more information, drop by the library or call the library at 320-629-6403.

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Holiday Madness lights up the night The Pine City Fire Department did their part to add to the festive mood of the Christmas Carol Parade during Holiday Madness on Saturday, Dec. 1.

Garms Family concert On Saturday, Dec. 15 the public is invited to the Garms Family free music event by free will offering at 6 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 405 2nd Street NW, Hinckley. There will be chili and chicken noodle soup supper served prior to the concert from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Offerings support the youth group. Email jenniferkubesh@ yahoo.com for information.

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TUESDAY DEC. 18 Letters from Santa

The monthly meeting of the Pokegama Lake Association will be Saturday, Dec. 15 at 9 a.m. with coffee and rolls at 8:30 a.m. Prospective members are welcome at 12965 Lake Line Road. Contact lmclean111@ gmail.com for information.

Get a personalized letter from Santa mailed to a loved one through the Braham Area Girl Scouts, 400 Circle Drive, Braham, MN 55006. Send your name or relationship to the recipient, the recipient’s name, favorite activity, desired gift, home town, and full address where the Santa letter will be sent. The deadline for letter requests is Tuesday, Dec. 18. Proceeds benefit the Braham Area Girl Scouts. For cost or questions, call 763-244-0450.

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Build snowmen and snow scenes using marshmallows, gumdrops and toothpicks during a special program from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 at the Rush City Public Library. This program is recommended for ages 6 to adult. No registration is necessary. For more information, call the Rush City Library at 320-3583948 or stop by 240 W. 4th St. in downtown Rush City.

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church will be presenting a Christmas Cantata during its services on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Children of Joy Preschool will also host a pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. by free will offering. Email dwpieper@gmail. com with any questions.

Senior dancing, featuring music by Jerry Bierschbach, will take place at the Pine City American Legion on Wednesday, Dec. 19 from 1 - 4 p.m. Emailrockcreekworks@gmail. com with any questions.

Henriette Ham bingo Ham bingo will be held on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2 p.m., at Ryder’s Bar & Grill in Henriette. Sponsored by the Henriette Improvement Association, all proceeds go toward community projects.

Open skating & hockey On Sunday, Dec. 16 there is open youth hockey from 12-1:10 p.m. and again from 5-6 p.m. at the Pine City Civic Center. From 6-7 p.m. there is open skating and from 8:15-9:45 p.m. there is open adult hockey. Call 320-629-6995 for cost or more information, or visit www.pinecityciviccenter.weebly.com. All

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.

THURSDAY DEC. 20 MBC blood drive There will be a Memorial Blood Centers blood drive on Thursday, Dec. 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Pine County Courthouse, 635 Northridge Dr. NW, Pine City. For more information or to sign up to donate, call Amy at 320-591-1515, 1-888-GIVE-BLD or visit www. MBC.org. Adult Day Break, a free service to give caregivers a break, takes place the first and third Thursdays of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pine City. Games, crafts, bingo and a light lunch will be provided by volunteers Thursday, Dec. 20. For more information or to sign up a care receiver, call Colleen Gallus at 320-629-7145.

Snake River Valley Conservation Club meeting The next meeting of the Snake River Valley Conservation Club (SRVCC) will be held on Thursday, Dec. 20, at 7:30 p.m., at the Pine City VFW building. Contact Mark Madison at mmadison@northlc.com with any questions.

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‘Twas the Night Before Sick-mas’ Some friends were talking the other day about times the whole family got sick at once. That reminded me of this little ditty I wrote back in 2014, when our whole family was home in bed, and in pretty rough shape for a few days. I wasn’t feeling too sharp myself that week, and probably burned through an entire box of kleenex writing this – but I was kind Editor’s of happy with the way it turned out. Soapbox “You should run that Sick-mas thing again,” Mike they said. Well, as they say, ‘tis the Gainor season. So here you go...

I decided I’d better See just what the fuss was

I tried to say, “Hello?” It turned into a sneeze

There’s much sicker than you Now quit bellyaching.”

Sitting up seemed like A whole lot of work But I limped to the window And peered through the murk

She went, “Tsk, tsk tsk” And she turned on the double With eyes so sharp and green It seemed I was in trouble

“Sick-mas is a day When your family’s together Though you’re miserable now You’ll laugh about it forever.”

My head it was throbbing And I could see but dimly But I swear that some critter Was heading towards our chimney

“You should be in bed,” She said, crisp and terse. “My name’s Mrs. Ick, And I’m the Sick-mas Nurse.”

“And when you all feel better Each day will seem sweet, And you’ll know you can face The next challenge you meet.”

I tried to call out But my voice was too raspy So I went to give chase Wobbling, wheezing and gaspy

“Sick-mas is a day That’s special, not fun When your family’s all home sick Every last one.”

“Sick-mas is a day That’s special, not fun. So make the best of each moment, Yes, every last one.”

Sooty footprints led me Across the living room floor The light was on in the kitchen I opened the door

“So why are you here?” I asked. “Can you give us a hand?” “Oh no,” she said. “There’s Too many sick in the land.”

The next thing I knew I was back in my bed. Waking up in the morning With a still-aching head.

‘Twas a week before Christmas And from all our beds The hoarse sound of coughing Burst out of our heads.

And what with my tired, bloodshot eyes There was seen... But a little old nurse-lady With skin of bright green!

“But I brought you some presents: One can chicken broth, An expired box of crackers A jar of applesauce.”

Had it all been a dream? Maybe, but that broth And the crackers were tasty, With a side of applesauce.

We were snuggled in pillows And piles of blankies Surrounded by pill bottles, Hot pads and hankies

I did a double-take, Then a third and a fourth, She was wearing a nurse cap And nurse uniform, of course.

I was not impressed I was kind of irate About these ‘gifts’ that the nurse-lady Thought were so great

So with Mrs. Ick’s help We got through, every one. Till our Sick-mas was over And our Christmas begun!

The flu had come and Struck our whole family down As we knew it had done To so many in town

She rummaged around In our old kitchen pantry We hadn’t been to the store And the pickings were scanty

“I am pretty sure We have got all of that stuff. Don’t you have ... magic pills? We’ve been sick long enough!”

Then out from the yard There arose such a ruckus

Who was this strange granny Who’d flown in on the breeze?

She waggled her finger And said, “You’re complaining?

Hope you’re celebrating the holiday season, not Sick-mas this week! But if you are, and you’re running out of groceries, look way deep in the very back of your cupboard – you may just find a present from Mrs. Ick, the Sick-mas Nurse, to help you get through the day...

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Micro-businesses help relieve poverty in rural areas BY KEVIN COSS UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

Back in 2005, Gibson Nene wrote his master’s thesis at the University of Nebraska about how a big-box retailer affected economic growth in state communities. His research found Nebraska counties that had a Walmart store showed lower economic growth than those without. The research got him thinking: if a big businesses like Walmart slowed economic growth, what effect did small businesses have? Recently, Nene, Ph.D., and Melaku Abegaz, Ph.D., both assistant professors of economics in the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Labovitz School of Business and Economics, set out to determine how small business entrepreneurship affects poverty levels in rural communities. The rural focus of their project filled a gap left by previous studies, which had mainly looked at this relationship in cities. “Most of the studies on U.S. poverty focused on understanding the factors affecting poverty in urban communities,” Nene said. “That’s why we wanted to see if the results from the rural side would be consistent with the urban side.” The relationship between small businesses and poverty levels may not work the same way in cities as it does in small towns, Nene said, as the makeup of poverty in these two settings can be very different. “In rural areas, poverty is more persistent and highly influenced by the social, cultural and economic structure of the society,” he said. “Rural areas are generally characterized by limited infrastructures, weak formal institutions, dependence on agriculture, lower

human capital, and lower cost of living. To their advantage, however, rural societies have stronger informal institutions and social capital compared to urban areas. In such circumstances, policies, institutions, and businesses may lead to different effects on urban vis-à-vis rural poverty.” While research specific to U.S. rural areas was lacking, data from developing countries had demonstrated that small businesses improved poverty in rural areas. To figure out if the same was true in the U.S., Nene and Abegaz scoured data from three federal agencies— the Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and Department of Agriculture—to see how small business entrepreneurship affected poverty rates across 604 rural U.S. counties between 2010 and 2012. HELPING RURAL COMMUNITIES PROSPER Their findings confirmed expectations—at least for the smallest of the small businesses. Entrepreneurial activity by “micro-enterprises” with fewer than 20 workers was associated with lower poverty rates across rural counties. The benefits of these businesses come in several forms, including new job opportunities and sources of income for residents of the community, as well as creating “social capital” that could end up attracting people from outside the community to move to the area and spur further economic growth. The findings also posed some unexpected questions. Small businesses with slightly more employees (between 20 and 99 workers) did not appear to help reduce poverty during the study

period. While part of the explanation may reside in how few businesses of this size are present in rural communities, it’s a mystery as to exactly why this discrepancy exists. “That’s a question that remains, and it’s something we’ll look into,” Nene said. “For now, we know that really small businesses are beneficial to rural communities.” In the meantime, Nene said he sees the creation of small businesses as one effective way for rural areas to combat poverty, and organizations like the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) can help promote new business formation. The SBA, a federal agency that helps aspiring entrepreneurs start, build, and grow their businesses, provides education and training opportunities that help new entrepreneurs succeed and also offers grants to support new businesses, with many of these grants focused on promoting entrepreneurship among minorities, women and veterans. These programs are important resources for ensuring rural communities actually benefit from micro-enterprises, Nene said, as businesses must first be able to succeed to have a lasting, positive effect on their communities. “A lot of small businesses are formed, but a lot of them disappear as well,” he said. “We need not only to create small businesses, but to sustain them.” Kevin Coss is a writer and public relations associate with the University of Minnesota’s Office of the Vice President for Research. He can be contacted at: coss@umn.edu

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1. Pine County Sheriff’s Blotter - Dec. 6, 2018 This continues a string of record-shattering months in the county. To put it in perspective, before 2018 the previous record low unemployment rate in Pine County was 3.4 percent, which had been tied in three different months: October 2017, October 2000 and October 1999.

2. Bittersweet farewell for 39-year-old bridge club: Pine City’s longest-running bridge game is going bust – but doing so with style. Since 1979, members of the bridge club have been visiting each others’ homes to play cards, have fun and build friendships. And a tradition was born.

That record was broken in July 2018 when Pine County unemployment hit 3.3 percent, and broken again in August 2018 when unemployment fell again to 3.1 percent. As stated above, the new all-time low of 2.5 percent was set in September 2018, and the new second-lowest rate of 2.9 percent in October 2018.

At every game, each of the eight members would chip in a coin. Back in 1979 they put in a nickel, but in the 1990s they raised that to a quarter. The coins went into a plastic jar. “The pot would build up,” explained bridge club member Pat Hass. “And it would be won by someone who had a bridge hand with nines or less – a really bad hand.” 3. Pine County unemployment hits new record low: The unemployment rate in Pine County dropped to 2.5 percent in September 2018 – a new record for the lowest jobless rate ever recorded in Pine County – before rising to 2.9 percent in October 2018, which is still

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Recently on an errand to Pine City, my car refused to start when I was ready to go home. Being totally mechanically-ignorant, I walked back to one of the businesses and explained my dilemma. A very gracious young woman employed there said, “Hey, let me try my jumper-cables; maybe your battery is just dead.” So she drove me back to my car and hooked up jumper cables, to no avail. Meandering her I was amazed at her knowledge and capability. At that point, with she insisted on driving me Margaret home, even though I could have called my husband to come get Margaret me. I accepted her offer and we had a great conversation Marty getting to know one another as we drove. I was so impressed by her kindness and insistence on helping me. Speaking of kindness, as the George H.W. Bush family and our nation bade farewell to him this past week, once again I was reminded that we have had some incredibly kind and trustworthy leaders of our nation. The tributes to this president by his family and his many friends all spoke of his kindness, humility, and his loving, patriotic nature. What an inspiration! What an example! It was clear that he had an incredibly strong positive influence on everyone with whom he came in contact. I’m reminded of an old song, “Let there be peace on earth, And let it begin with me; Let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be…” or we could also say, “Let there be kindness on earth, and let it begin with me.” 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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10 Years Ago, 2008 Through the efforts of the PTC Foundation Board, the Voyageur Bottle Shop, the Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce, Pine Center for the Arts, and the Taste of Pine County participants, there was much delight to be had by all. Over 125 guests visited the North West Company Fur Post in mid-November for the gathering. Since its inception in 2000 the PTC Foundation has awarded over 450 scholarships totaling almost $211,000. Student speakers Chris and Tamala Kolling and Heather Hansen-Mead shared their stories and thanked the foundation donors for ‘making their dreams come true, one scholarship at a time,’ which is the driving idea behind the work of the foundation. The PTC Foundation raffled a number of items to collect funds to support the scholarship programs of the foundation. Carrie Hofstad won the grand prize 32” LCD television, which was donated by the Pine City Wal-Mart. At the Cambridge-Isanti Ice Arena in Isanti on Dec. 2, the girls hockey game was doubly exciting. Lou Nanne, former player and coach for the North Stars, was on hand to sign his new book, “Minnesota North Stars: History and Memories with Lou Nanne” (written by Bob Showers) and drop the ceremonial first puck. Freshman Alex Nelson scored the first goal and the game-winner off of a face-off in the Spartan end. Senior goalie Jess Newstrom also had a stellar evening, saving an astonishing 40 shots.

25 Years Ago, 1993 Rock Creek Motor Stop employees had their outstanding service recognized this year when they received a Quality Service Award. Lois Youngbauer, Pat Balfanz and Shellie Teich recently attended the governor’s luncheon, held to honor employees from throughout the state whose friendliness and hard work keep customers returning time and again. Pine City received a proposal last week from the executive director of the Department of Military Affairs in Minnesota. About 25 people, representing the school district, the city council and the county, gathered at Pine City High School to hear a presentation from Thomas J. Ryan. His proposal would allow the community to benefit from planned improvements to the National Guard Armory. “As you know,” said Ryan, “there’s been a downsizing of National Guard armories in recent years all over the country. We’ve gone from 72 to 60 in this state in the last two years. We plan to keep the armory here in Pine City in full swing and, in fact, to augment the facilities.” Chuck Swanson, physical plant director at Camp Ripley, explained, “We’re asking for $380,000 to update this facility. This would go for meeting Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, the addition of a mobile conduct firing trainer van, renovation of the maintenance bay, kitchen and administrative space remodeling, a close scrutiny on any

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1993 Readers of the Week A crew of readers from the same family comes to the Pine City Library for Wednesday story hours. Daniel, Paul, Brian and Eric Shuey and their sister Kimberly are the children of Joanne and David Shuey. The boys love books about bears and crocodiles, while Kimberly likes to have “Mousepaint” read to her by Eric, Daniel or her parents.

possible asbestos hazards, a decision on what action to be taken with any underground storage tanks, energy conservation measures in the drill hall and a new roof for the armory building.” Ryan added, “Don’t be afraid to dream. This is a rather unique opportunity which could be of great benefit to your community.” The Make It Yourself With Wool contest for District 4 was held in Isanti with three participating in the contest from Pine County. Local participants were Melissa Swenson, Senior Divison. She placed third with a two-piece lined teal suit. Amanda Swenson, Junior Division, placed second with a navy jumper and Lorelei Swenson, Pre-Teen Division, placed alternate with her plaid skirt. The three are the daughters of Dean and Cordia Swenson, Grasston, and members of the Merry Muskrats 4-H Club.

50 Years Ago, 1968 A plea to children and adults alike to stay off river and lake ice was issued this week by Chief of Police Norman Briesemeister. The warning was prompted by a recent snowmobile tragedy in northern Minnesota and reports that persons had been seen fishing on lake ice near open water in the Pine City area. Upwards of 700 youngsters of the area are expected to turn out for Santa Day in Pine City this Saturday, Dec. 14, when the jolly gent of the north makes his annual pre-Christmas visit here at the theater at the request of the commercial club. About 125 guests attended the open

house honoring Mr. and Mrs. Harry Haugh on their silver wedding anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 24, at their home. The party was given by their children. Information gathered to date indicates that the Minnesota deer take was down slightly from last year, the Conservation Department announced today. Total harvest is expected to be about 100,000 compared with 106,000 deer taken last year.

the park, weather permitting, and if too cold or blustery, the party will be moved to the armory. Pine City finally managed to get enough cars to haul the boys to Braham, where they took a 43-22 drubbing Tuesday evening. The game was very clean, although Pine once again had more fouls, 9 to 6. If nothing else we can take pride in boosting our free throw average to 66.

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The Pine City Fire Department was called into action again last Friday afternoon, Dec. 10, at about 4 o’clock, when a call came from the Lorance Felten place in Pokegama, located just south of the Pokegama town hall. An oil burner in the house had flooded and blazed up, causing the family to ask for aid from the department. On Wednesday, Dec. 22, next week, the annual Christmas party for the children of this community will take place. The festivities will be held in

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125 Years Ago, 1893 We have always upheld Pine County as one of the best farming counties in the Northwest and the fact is being proven by the manner in which the lands are being settled. Every day we hear of some new farm that is being settled and opened.

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Thousands of men and women in the nation’s military and diplomatic corps are serving abroad during the holidays. The mail is a great way to stay connected with

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Student Achiever PINE CITY HIGH SCHOOL

PINE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Aden Leger is an outstanding student who strives to do his best each and every day. Aden is a positive role model to his classmates because he is kind, hardworking and is always focused on being respectful, responsible, cooperative and safe. Aden excels in his school work and is a very responsible learner who never gives up. His positive attitude, eagerness for learning and spirit of cooperation shine through in all that he does. Outside of school, Aden is active in Pine City Youth Hockey. Aden is the son of Corey and Cassandra Leger.

Layla is currently taking three foreign languages at PCHS and doing well in all of them. She’s also a helpful TA and good example for her younger classmates. Layla is the daughter of Chad and Jamie Bulera and Tom and Jackie Hegge.

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Layla Bulera 12th Grade Jeb Wimmer is in 9th grade English and he is helpful, positive and very creative. If help is needed, he is quick to offer. He follows all the Dragon expectations to a tee: attentive, considerate, and responsible. Joseph is the son of Martin and Suzen Carey.

He is very kind and respectful to his classmates and teachers. He works hard and tries his best every day. He is helpful and always stays in the dragon zone! Keep up the great job!

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Pine City prevails over a much-improved Moose Lake team BY LANCELOT E. FURBER SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

On Dec. 6, Dragon Hockey hosted Moose Lake. Pine City took the ice against an improved Moose Lake team; however, came out on top 7-2. In the first period, the Dragons had a hard time adjusting to the speed and level of play from their last game (vs. Monticello) to this game. Pine City was fighting the puck, and getting frustrated. They also didn’t have that “extra gear” that Moose Lake had found. Moose Lake scored first in the first period; however, Pine City was able to tie the score, 1-1 going into the locker room. In the second period the Dragons came out and played a much better period, scoring four unanswered points. “It was far from perfect, but it was much improved. We controlled play, and if Moose Lake’s goalie did not play his best game we could have scored 15 at least,” said coach Grant Nicoll. “Anytime you put up over 60 shots, you have a chance to put up double digit goals.” The Dragons special teams play looked pretty good as they scored two powerplay goals as well as a shorthanded goal. Pine City had three different defensive players put the puck in the net. Tryston West scored two goals with one assist. Tommy Ryan had one goal and two assists. Gabe Westbrook had an impressive goal, from outside the blue line, and one assist. Joey

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Miller played hard and had two assists to show for his efforts against Moose Lake.

Mikyska, Luke Fabini and Dusty Bergstrom had one goal each and George Miller and Kyle Wiener both had two assists. Dragon goalie Logan Belau had 15 saves on 17 shots. On Thursday night, Dec. 13, Pine City will host Chisago Lakes.

(right) The Dragons controlled the play against Moose Lake on Dec. 6.

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Dragon girls basketball goes 2-0 in conference play BY LANCELOT E. FURBER SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Pine City hosted Braham, on Tuesday Dec. 4. and were able to wear the Bombers down with their intensity on defense and their fast paced offense. The Dragons broke the game open in the last six minutes of the first half to take a 48-30 lead at half time. Pine City then scored the first ten points in the second half to put the game away defeating Braham 76-45. Jolie Wicktor continues to be a solid guard off the bench for Pine City. She is poised and experienced and has been making great decisions. Chloe Alleman, who doesn’t always put big numbers on the stat sheet, has been bringing a physical presence that cannot be measured. Meredith Kolling and Sophie Lahti are starting to get more and more comfortable with their varsity minutes and are starting to play very well. Emily Carpenter and Alaina Steele bring great athleticism and do all the little things that great teams need. Ellie Hasz continued her solid play with 21 points, nine rebounds, four assists and three blocks. Lily Wilson also had a solid game with 15 points and nine assists. Hannah Lorsung has been playing at a very high level this season, recording 11 points and seven rebounds, and Alaina Steele had nine points and four rebounds. Ashley Faur had a great defensive game and also recorded seven points. On Thursday, Dec. 7, Pine City hosted Hinckley-Finlayson, dominating them with an air show, defeating them 79-32. During this game, the Dragons made the

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Jolie Wicktor continues to be a solid guard off the bench for Pine City.

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Sophie Lahti had 12 points and seven rebounds against Hinckley-Finlayson.

third most three point shots in Minnesota High School Girls Basketball history, making 19 out of 29 three point attempts. The Dragons broke open the game by hitting 13 three point shots in the first half and went to the locker room with a 54-23

lead at the half. Ellie Hasz had 29 points and six assists. Lily Wilson had 21 points, six assists and four steals. Sophie Lahti had 12 points and seven rebounds and Jolie Wicktor had six points. The Dragons ended the week going 2-0 in the

conference and breaking four high school records. Besides making the third most three point shots, Lily Wilson surpassed Gretchen Linzmeier’s career assist record by recording her 422nd assist on Tuesday night against Braham. Wilson

also surpassed Jenna Olson’s career steals record by recording her 355th career steal on Friday night against Hinckley/ Finlayson. Ellie Hasz broke the single game three point record by hitting eight three point shots during Friday night’s game against Hinckley/Finlayson; the

record was previously held by Lily Wilson. “The kids did a great job of pushing the pace,” said coach Ted Hasz. “We are very happy with the improvements the kids have made from week one of games to week two.”

Pine City doesn’t care which Dragon scores BY LANCELOT E. FURBER SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

On Dec. 7 the Dragons faced East Central High School at East Central. Pine City did a much better job of moving the ball, not caring which Dragon scores. The score and their assist numbers this game clearly reflect that. The Dragons beat East Central 82-49 with a total of 27 team assists. At the start of the season, Pine City tried to be very purposeful in how they let the team grow. Every team is different. While the Dragons will have pieces of the teams from the last few years, this team will have to find its own identity and routines. The coaches put together a game plan, before the game, and purposely

waited to give it to the players, wanting them a bit on edge and wanting them to have to think through some things going into the start of the game. The Dragons were again able to play all of their available players in meaningful minutes. It is great experience for the players and will hopefully pay big dividends as the season goes on. Pine City had five Dragons in double figures (Hansmann, Logan, Wicktor, Adams, Lind) and have 11 players that could go for double figures any night; that makes Pine City a tough team to guard. Tanner Wicktor probably wishes the Dragons played every game at East Central. He has always shot really well there and did again this year, scoring 14

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points. During this game Wicktor and Caleb Fromm were given the first opportunity to take on the “tandem” role that has become so popular for Pine City over the last few years. “I was happy with what I saw,” said coach Kyle Allen. “It is new for both of them but they are going to have a chance to thrive in it.” Nick Hansmann (16 points), Seth Logan (15 points) and Jake Adams (13 points) did a great job of leading the Dragons on the floor. These three are playing very well and are doing their part to help other players as well. Pine City’s next home game is Dec. 18 against North Branch.

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

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MAKE CONNECTIONS ~ BUILD A COMMUNITY As we close out 2018, we would like to extend our thank you to each and every one of our members. You are the reason that we do what we do! Thank you for all that you have given to our community over the last year. We are excited about the participation of 214 local businesses, non-profit organizations, churches and individuals this past year. We look forward to your continued support in growing our community! A Place for You Adrenaline Archery, Inc. Advance Design & Systems, LLC All Seasons Services American Family Insurance, Sanvik Agency American Legion Post 51 Ameriprise Financial Anderson Electric of Pine City, LLC Ani's Tupperware Anytime Fitness Arrowhead Transit/ AEOA Audubon Center of the Northwoods B2G Sales LLC Bamboo Kitchen Barb Dreyer Studio Berchin's A&W Restaurant Best Rentals Inc. Bjerke Law Office, LLC Blaufuss, Gretchen Boondoggle Winery Broekema Beltway USA, Inc. Bulrush Golf Club Cabak Law, LLC Cabin Coffees Cambridge Pine City Orthodontics Campbell Auto & Tire, LLC Carey's Communications/Radio Shack Carpet Unlimited Casey's General Store #3520 Cavallin Ford Central MN Coins & Antiques Chris' Food Center Chubby's Sports Bar & Grill Chuckers' Bowl & Lounge, Inc. City of Pine City - City Hall Coldwell Banker Burnet, Mary Kay Brautigan Coldwell Banker Pro IV Realty Coldwell Banker Results - Dan D'aigle Coldwell Banker Results - Jan Carl Cross Lake/Snake River Association Crystal Springs Ice Culligan Water Conditioning Cummings, Todd Currie, Pangerl & Associates, Ltd. Dairy Queen DAKA Corporation Dale's Heating & Appliance DB Signs Doenz Excavating, LLC Don Burger Craftsman, LLC Dowco Plastics, Inc. Drtech Computer Repair Dust Busters Furnace & Duct Cleaning East Central Energy East Central Martial Arts East Central Towing Ed Sauter Accounting Eide Auto Center, Inc. Empower Recovery Services Essentia Health Sandstone Fairview Clinic - Pine City Family Pathways Family Pathways Food Shelf Federated Co-op Lumber Federated Propane First Presbyterian Church FirstLight Health Systems Floppy Crappie Lakeside Pub, LLC Flower Box Frandsen Bank and Trust Froggies Bar & Grill Furnishings For You, LLC Gail Motel Genesis Wireless

Gilman, Wayne Gourmet Products, Inc. Grand Casino Hinckley Great Clips Greater Pine Area Endowment Gross Productions H&R Block Hands for Pine City Hawkinson Electric Heidelberger Farm Equipment Heritage Players Community Theater Hinckley Convention & Visitors Bureau Hinckley/Pine City Flames Snowmobile Club Holiday Companies Holiday Companies Store #258 Hollywood Pyrotechnics Hopkins Sand & Gravel, Inc. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Initiative Foundation Jane's Travel & Tours Jeﬀ 's Outdoor Services Jim Jordan Chapter, MDHA JoLynn's Sewing Service Journey North Church JS Computer Assistance K&K Concrete & Masonry Karen's Hair-Kare KBEK 95.5 FM Live & Local KFC Pine City Knights of Columbus Council #2357 Kristin Webster Studio KT's Cupcakery Ledin, Hofstad, Troth & Fleming Lee's Pro Shop Living Hope Christian Center Mark Haug Construction Mark Osterdyk Painting & Drywall, LLC Master's Contracting, Inc. Masterson Staﬃng Solutions Maytag Laundries Meadow Creek (Meridian Programs) Memorial Blood Centers Menigo, Bonnie Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation Minpack, Inc. Mom's Parkside Café More Than Sprouts LLC Morningside Farm LLC Mylie's Catering Service New Horizon Thrift Store Nicoll's Café North American Title Company North Country Groom Shop North West Company Fur Post Northern Hollow Winery Northern Pines Assisted Living Northridge Apartments Northwoods Bank of MN Norwex Consultant Oak Park Dental Obi's Outdoor Maintenance Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Peaceful Pines Farm & Pumpkin Patch PHASE PHASE Furnishings Pine Area Lions Pine Center for the Arts Pine City Area History Association Pine City Arts Council Pine City Blue Star Moms

Pine City Bus Service & 4.0 Transportation Pine City Civic Center Association Pine City Country Club Pine City Dental, PA Pine City Farmer's Market Pine City Lions Pine City Medical Supply Pine City Music Boosters Pine City Pioneer Pine City Public Schools - ISD #578 Pine City Youth Hockey Pine County Pine County Abstract Company Pine County Agricultural Society (Fair Bd.) Pine County Historical Society Pine County License Center Pine Creek Country Treasures & Antiques Pine Dragons P.T.O. Pine EMS, Inc. Pine Eye Associates Pine Insurance Agency, Inc. Pine Technical & Community College Pine Terrace Mobile Home Park Pit Stop Auto Repair Pizza Hut Pizza Pub Pokegama Lake Association Prairie River Home Care Prefer Paving & Ready Mix Pregnancy Resource Center Premier Designs Jewelry Pro-Tech PC Solutions Rick's Auto Rise Riverview Estates Homeowners Assn Rodan + Fields Skincare Consultant Roubinek Motors Sauser's Inc. Our Own Hardware Scandia House of Pine City Signatures Closing & Title, Inc Smetana, Lara Snake River Outﬁtters MN, LLC Sophie's Manor Assisted Living Spahr Mercantile Sparx Dance Studio Spear & Swanson Law Oﬃce SPIRE Credit Union Stan's Equipment Center Stearns Bank Studio Nine Portraits Swanson Funeral Chapel Talon Sanitation Therapeutic Services Agency Three Twenty Brewing Company Todd's Tax Service Town & Country Insurance US Bank Usborne Books & More Vannelli's Landing Village Bar & Grill Voyageur Bottle Shop Wal*Mart #2367 Waste Management Waxberg Clinic WCMP-AM/FM Radio Westchester Village Apartments Wings North Hunt Club Woischke's Manufactured Home Park, LLC Young Living Essential Oils Zion Lutheran Church

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Thank You

The Holiday Madness event on Saturday, Dec. 1 was a great success thanks to so many wonderful community members, businesses and local organizations! Here at the Chamber, we are grateful to all those that supported Holiday Madness 2018 and took part in one or more of the activities hosted throughout the day! The November #ShopPineCity cards were carried throughout Pine City last month with many community members getting their cards filled by making local purchases from Nov. 1 – 30. We awarded the following prizes on Saturday: $300 in Chamber Bucks – Eunice Miller, $200 in Chamber Bucks – Sue Osterdyk and $100 in Chamber Bucks – Dessie Bell. At the Chili Cook-Off event we welcomed six of our Chamber Members as part of this year’s competition: Mom’s Parkside Cafe, American Legion Post 51, Vannelli’s Landing, Floppy Crappie Lakeside Pub, More Than Sprouts and Froggy’s Bar & Grill. Each of these businesses donated their time and their chili for the event. A freewill donation was collected in the park and will be donated to the Pine City Fire Department Relief Association this year as our thanks for their help with traffic management for the parade. The People’s Choice Award, sponsored by Coldwell Banker Results, was awarded to Froggy’s Bar & Grill for the second year in a row! Congratulations!! While our attendee’s were tasting the chili and enjoying the other park activities, we invited them to get signed up for the Chamber Bucks drawings. Thanks to our generous Holiday Madness partners, we were able to give away over $350 in Chamber Bucks prizes! Special thanks to these partners: New Horizon Thrift Store, Currie, Pangerl & Associates, Todd’s Tax Service, KBEK 95.5 FM Radio, MINPACK, Chris’ Food Center, Walmart, FirstLight Health System, Voyaguer Bottle Shop and Grand Casino Hinckley. Finally…. the Holiday Madness event wouldn’t be possible without the many volunteers that make the evening special. • Fairview Clinic and Anytime Fitness volunteers for coordinating the 2018 Jingle Bell Jog. • The Belland, Wagner and Smetana families for bringing in their animals for the Petting Zoo. • The Bever Family for manning the fire rings for guests to warm up with in the park. • The Pine City Music Boosters for providing hot chocolate for the student singers and tree lighting attendees. • The Pine Area Lions for donating kids treat bags for distribution in the park. • Pine City Pioneer staff for sponsoring the Holiday Madness Parade prizes and the tough job of selecting this year’s winners! (Stay tuned to this week’s paper for the announcement of the winners!) • Pine City Fire Department and the Pine County Sheriff’s Department for traffic management assistance for the parade. • Pine City Public Works for assistance in tree lighting, new gazebo lighting and the barricades for downtown. • The Pine City Ambassadors: Haven, Keyara, Melia and Evelyn for helping with the Chamber Bucks drawings! • Guest speakers: Joe Dvorak, Carl Pederson and Julie Samuelson. • Chamber Team Volunteers: Carissa Vogel, Sara Helseth, Kim Bever, Alisha Baumchen, Lara Smetana, Joe Dvorak, Todd Cummings and Joshua Miron. The Holiday Madness events continue through Dec. 12 with the #SelfieMadnessinPine events. You can find more information about how you can be entered to win one of the Daily Drawings for $25 in Chamber Bucks by following the Chamber on Facebook or Instagram.

CONTACT US: 320-322-4040 Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce 315 Main Street South, Pine City MN 55063 Regular Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 2:30 pm info@pinecitychamber.com

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A good reason not to air-dry clothes in the basement

BY SGT. NEIL DICKENSON MINNESOTA STATE PATROL

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Hanging clothes on lines or racks in the basement, especially in the winter when the house is dry, might seem like a logical energy-saving approach. But caution is advised. Here’s why, according to the Minnesota Commerce Department, which administers the state’s energy programs. A typical load of laundry may contain several gallons of water. As it dries, some of the added moisture in the air will condense and collect on nearby cool locations like the basement foundation, walls or windows. This moisture build-up can persist and encourage the growth of mold and mildew, or cause damage to window frames. If you see condensation or frost on walls or win-

Ask a Trooper p p p paper printout of my proof of auto insurance, is this acceptable if a person is required to show it on a traffic stop or crash? Yes, as long as the driver or registered owner can show the current auto insurance electronically (mobile phone Neil Dickenson or other means electronically). Every driver, including a motorcyclist, must have proof of insurance and display it on demand of a peace officer. Proof of insurance may be presented electronically pursuant to Minn. Stat. sec. 60A.139, subd. 2. Failure to display proof of insurance is a misdemeanor or a gross misdemeanor if it is a third violation within 10 years pursuant

dows, it’s a sign of too much moisture in the air. By air-drying clothes indoors, you could be trading small energy savings for potentially harmful or damaging moisture problems. This caution about indoor line drying is one of many tips in the Appliances section of the Minnesota Commerce Department’s Home Energy Guide. It also includes information about the efficiency of washers and dryers (and other

appliances), their maintenance and repair, when to replace them and what to look for in new equipment. Download the Home Energy Guide (pdf) from the Commerce website (mn. gov/commerce) and see pages 52-57. To request a paper copy of the Home Energy Guide, send an email to energy. info@state.mn.us or call the Energy Information Center at 800-657-3710.

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to Minn. Stat. sec. 169.791, subd. 2. “Delivered by electronic means” includes, delivery to an email address at which a party has consented to receive notices or documents or posting on an electronic network or web site accessible via the internet, mobile application, computer, mobile device, tablet, or other electronic device, together with separate notice of posting, which must be provided by electronic mail to the address at which the party has consented to receive notice or by any other delivery method that has been consented to by the party. If your electronic device is not working (dead battery on your phone, website not accessible, no service, etc.), you could be cited for “no proof of insurance.” I recommend that you print a copy of your insurance card in case your electronic equipment is unable to display your proof of insurance and keep it in your vehicle. A portion of state statutes were used with permission from the Office of the Revisor of Statutes. Send questions to Sgt. Neil Dickenson – Minnesota State Patrol at 1131 Mesaba Ave., Duluth, MN 55811 or neil.dickenson@state.mn.us.

PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Dec. 2 - 9 Theft, burglary, vandalism

Dec. 2, 1:19 p.m., report of theft, Evergreen Sq. SW, Pine City. Dec. 3, 9:42 a.m., report of vehicle recovered, Hillside Ave. SW, Pine City. Dec. 3, 10:45 a.m., report of theft, Apple Rd., Pine City. Dec. 4, 9:47 a.m., report of fraud/scam/ID, Northridge Ct. NW, Pine City. Dec. 4, 9:35 p.m., report of driveoffs, 8th St. NW, Pine City. Dec. 5, 3:33 p.m., report of theft, 6th Ave. SW, Pine City. Dec. 5, 6:55 p.m., report of vehicle theft, 8th Ave. SE, Pine City. Dec. 5, 10:56 p.m., report of vehicle theft, 1st St. SE, Pine City. Dec. 6, 7:59 a.m., report of driveoffs, Main St. S, Pine City. Dec. 6, 1:16 p.m., report of theft, E River Way, Pine City. Dec. 7, 7:31 a.m., report of MVA property damage, 13th St. SW, Pine City. Dec. 7, 8:17 a.m., report of property lost/found, Beroun Crossing, Pine City. Dec. 8, 2:50 p.m., report of theft, Main St. S, Pine City. Dec. 8, 5:49 p.m., report of shoplifting, Evergreen Sq. SW, Pine City. Dec. 8, 9:33 p.m., report of burglary, Diamond Rd., Pine City.

Miscellaneous Dec. 2, 7:41 p.m., report of disturbance, 10th St. NW, Pine City. Dec. 2, 7:51 p.m., report of criminal sexual conduct, Northridge Dr. NW, Pine City. Dec. 3, 1:36 p.m., report of criminal sexual conduct, Main St. S, Pine City. Dec. 4, 12:38 a.m., report of drug incident, Evergreen Rd., Pine City. Dec. 4, 2:49 p.m., report of drug incident, Ranch Dr., Pine City. Dec. 4, 2:57 p.m., report of

juvenile trouble, 6th Ave. SW, Pine City. Dec. 4, 7:48 p.m., report of child protection/neglect, 10th St. SW, Pine City. Dec. 5, 8:49 a.m., report of suspicious activity, Voyageur Ln., Pine City. Dec. 5, 11:39 p.m., report of traffic pursuit, Main St. S, Pine City. Dec. 6, 8:27 a.m., report of vehicle in ditch, Sunnyside Rd., Pine City. Dec. 7, 11:25 a.m., report of personal injury accident, Forest Blvd., Rush City. Dec. 8, 1:41 p.m., report of drug incident, Northridge Dr. NW, Pine City. Dec. 8, 3:57 p.m., report of suicide threat, Johnson Ave. SE, Pine City.

Jail roster Dec. 3, Fawn Lynn-Marie Thomas, probable cause, escape from custody- held pursuant to lawful arrest, while on charge or conviction or adjudication. Dec. 3, Teanna Lynn Emery, warrant: bench- gross misdemeanor, disorderly conduct, domestic assault- GM- subsequent violation. Released Dec. 5. Dec. 3, Michael Curtis Korpi, probable cause, domestic assault- by strangulation. Released Dec. 5. Dec. 3, Kirby Renee Benjamin, hold for other agency: benchmisdemeanor warrant. Released Dec. 4. Dec. 3, Damon Michael Fenske, hold for other agency: probation violation- Fe warrant. Released Dec. 4. Dec. 3, Cory Wayne Franik, warrant: probation violation- GM, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. Released Dec. 4. Dec. 4, Mark Jay Koenig, under sentence, trafficdrivers licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Dec. 4, Robin Amy Mejia,

warrant, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia- use or possession prohibited. Dec. 4, Mia Nicole St John, warrant, trafficdrivers licensedriving after revocation; drugs- controlled substances, 2nd degreepossess 25 grams or more cocaine or methamphetamine. Dec. 4, Terrance Patrick Flaherty, trafficdrivers licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public safety; drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana, 5th degree- procure/possess/ control over a controlled substance; theft- value of property or services $1001$5000, receiving stolen property. Released Dec. 6. Dec. 4, Louis Ralph Oiyotte, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree controlled substancepossession. Released Dec. 6. Dec. 4, Ericka Ann Smolinski, warrant: probation violation, theft- take/use/transfer movable propertyno consent. Released Dec. 5. Dec. 5, Roger Mark Robertson, hold for other agency, traffic- DWI- operate motor vehicle under inﬂuence of alcohol... drugs- 5th degree controlled; warrant, trafficdrivers licensedriving after revocation, receiving stolen property, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana, 5th degree- sale- marijuana mixture except small amount of marijuana with no remuneration. Dec. 5, Michael Peterson, hold for other agency, trafficDWI- 3rd degree driving while impaired, criminal penalty; probable cause, trafficdrivers licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Dec. 5, Kaitlyn Rose Bettinger, warrant, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule

1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. Dec. 5, Anthony Valon Graham, hold for other agency, disorderly conduct; warrant, traffic- open bottle law, drinking and consumption, drivers licensedriving after revocation, DWI- operate motor vehicle under influence of alcohol, fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle, reckless driving, drives consciously disregarding a substantial or unjustifiable risk; drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana; carry BB gun/rifle/shotgun/ aslt wpn- public place. Dec. 5, Terrah Ann Jensen, warrant, criminal vehicular homicide- operate vehicle with negligence- under influence alcohol, trafficdrivers licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public safety, theft- take/use/ transfer movable propertyno consent, receiving stolen property. Dec. 5, Chasity Anne Benjamin, warrant: probation violation, disorderly conduct. Released Dec. 6. Dec. 5, Nicole Lee Charette, warrant: probation violationFe, receiving stolen property. Released Dec. 6. Dec. 5, Jacob Eli Maki, probable cause, domestic assaultmisdemeanor- intentionally inflicts/attempts to inflict bodily harm on another. Released Dec. 6. Dec. 5, Tyler John Shultz, hold for other agency... felony warrant. Released Dec. 6. Dec. 5, Allen Bennett Smith, parole/probation violation, toxic substances- use for intoxication prohibited. Released Dec. 5. Dec. 6, Joshua Paul Bulu, hold for other agency, terroristic threats- cause or attempt cause terror; probable cause, trafficdrivers licensedriving after revocation, fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle.

Dec. 6, Geoffrey Wegleitner, probable cause, theft- take/ drive motor vehicle- no owner consent, firearm or property value over $35,000; possess ammo/any firearm- previous felony conviction; obstruct legal process- lawful execution legal process. Dec. 6, Matthew Russell Dickey, hold for other agency: apprehension detention warrant, trafficdrivers licensedriving after suspension, drugs 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. Released Dec. 10. Dec. 6, Jamie Lea Fernholz, hold for other agency: unspecified warrant. Released Dec. 7. Dec. 6, Vicki Marie Ripley, hold for other agency: misdemeanor warrant, receiving stolen property. Released Dec. 7. Dec. 7, Taylor Welle-Loehrer, warrant, theft- take/use/ transfer movable propertyno consent; probable cause, introduce contraband- drug/ liquor into jail/lockup/prison; drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. Dec. 7, Jonas Norman Whim, probable cause, traffic- DWI3rd degree driving while impaired, 1 aggravating factor. Dec. 7, Crystal Lynn Omalley, hold for other agency, check forgery- offer/possess w/intent to defraud... possession or sale of stolen or counterfeit check. Dec. 7, Levi James Roseland, warrant, trafficdrivers licensedriving after revocation. Dec. 7, Jeffrey Andrew Klavu, probable cause, trafficdrivers licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released Dec. 8. Dec. 7, Louis Ralph Oiyotte, probable cause, trespass- return to property within one year. Released Dec. 8. Dec. 7, Brian Keith Roseland Jr., warrant: probation vio-

lation, felony, trafficdrivers licensedriving after revocation, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. Released Dec. 8. Dec. 7, Tyler James Alleman, hold for other agency: benchmisdemeanor warrant. Released Dec. 7. Dec. 7, Mark Anthony Campbell, probable cause, trafficdrivers licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released Dec. 7. Dec. 8, Danny Terrell Dawson, probable cause, carry/ possess pistol w/out permitpublic place- gross misdemeanor, second or subsequent- felony. Dec. 8, Keith Dawson, probable cause, felon convicted crime of violence- firearm violation. Dec. 8, Marvin Charles Mcguire, warrant, theft- obtain services- no payment, take/use/transfer movable propertyno consent; trafficdrivers licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Dec. 8, Jennifer Marie Strelow, probable cause, drugs5th degree; theft- value $500 or less; give peace officer false name. Dec. 9, John Paul Eckman, hold for other agency, theft of property; probable cause, trafficdrivers licensedriving after revocation. Dec. 9, David John Gossen, probable cause, drugs- possess over 1.4 grams marijuana in motor vehicle, 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana, trafficdrivers licensedriving after revocation. Dec. 9, Marcus Offerdahl, probable cause, obstructing legal process, arrest or firefighting; liquor- consumption by persons under 21. Dec. 9, Adam Lloyd Wuollet, probable cause, probation violation. Released Dec. 9.

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Emil ‘Ole’ E. Sutton Emil E. Sutton (Ole), age 79, passed away quietly at his home in Bullhead City, Arizona on Tuesday, Dec. 3, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on the family farm in Ogilvie to Harry and Florence (Sholes) Sutton on Dec. 30, 1939. He ran off to join the Navy on June 25, 1956, where he was based in San Diego and then traveled the world on the USS Dixie. He met the love of his life, Judy Falk, on the 4th of July, 1961, and they were married at Rush Point, Minnesota on Dec. 9, 1961. In 1984 Ole and Judy sold their cattle and hog farm (The Serenity Acres) in Pine City and moved to Bullhead City where he worked construction as the area was growing and expanding. For most of his life he worked in the construction field and was very proud of his part in building bridges, golf courses and water/sewer lines for new home developments. Ole enjoyed fishing and hunting as well as testing new recipes. He also enjoyed crossing things off of his “Bucket List”…and had just started his fourth one! He loved his children deeply and enjoyed talking sports with his grandson, Shay Guthart, and also sharing recipes with his granddaughter, Shana Huss. He will not only be remembered by family but also his many friends and acquaintances that knew him well by his contagious smile and teasing. Ole is survived by his devoted and loving wife of almost 57 years, Judy; daughter, Carilee Sutton (Ron Groski) of Wykoff, Minnesota; sons, Steven (Carmen) of Bullhead City; James (Erin Moran) of Bullhead City; two grandchildren; a brother, Russell (Diane); many nieces and nephews as well as his devoted pet and service dog, Bubba. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Karolyn Sutton and Helen Westling; and two brothers, Emmett and George Sutton.

A Celebration of Life is planned for Ole at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at Desert Lawn Cemetery, 9250 S Ranchero Ln., Mohave Valley, AZ 86440. www.desertlawnfuneralhome.com.

Douglas M. Von Busch Douglas Mareno Von Busch of Sandstone, formerly of Proctor, died Nov. 9, at Essentia-Sandstone, at the age of 88, after a brief illness. He was born July 11, 1930, in Pine City, to Mareno and Marion Von Busch. He graduated from Pine City High School in 1949 and served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Doris Rote on Dec. 29, 1951, in Sandstone. They had two daughters: Charlene (Steve) Appelwick of Gilbert, Minnesota and Bozeman, Montana, and Cindy (Dan) Erceg of San Jose, California. He was employed by the DM&IR Railroad as an electrician, retiring in 1990 after more than 40 years. Doug was somewhat of a renaissance man with many interests, including military history, foraging for wild asparagus, and genealogy (documenting his family history back to Germany in 1500). He and Doris traveled “America the beautiful” for many years, but always loved Minnesota best. He was a lover of music of all kinds from classical to country to rock. His passion for the outdoors and life of a sportsman was born at an early age and he spent many hours in the forests, rivers and lakes around Pine City trapping, hunting and fishing. Doug was a deep thinker with a gentle spirit and great love for family, friends, God and his country. His grandchildren thought Grandpa knew everything; his sons-in-law feel it was a gift to have known him. He was a member of Forbes Methodist Church for 63 years and a charter member of the Proctor Museum. He and Doris were married for 67 years, most of them spent in Proctor. They recently returned to Pine

County, where they were originally from. In addition to his wife and daughters, Doug is survived by grandchildren Tara Graff of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, San Olson of Minneapolis, Shawn (Gret-chen) Appelwick of Hermantown, and dear great-grandson, Nathan Graff. At Doug’s request, there will be no public service at this time.

Henry ‘Hank’ W. Parker Henry “Hank” Parker, formerly of Rush City, Fridley and Pine City, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, at his home in Askov at the age of 82. Henry William Parker was born May 19, 1936, to Wi William and Anastasia (Am (Ambrose) Parker in Sherbur burne County. H Hank is survived by his wife Janice Parker of A Askov; daughter Kim (M (Mark) Humann of Askov; son Craig (Elizabeth) Par Parker of Texas; grandchi children Nathan, Matthew Hu Humann, Janelle Fouque quette, Tanner, Trenton Par Parker; great-grandchi children Aiden Carlson, Bra Brantley Fouquette, Den Denalli Fouquette, Reed Par Parker; siblings: Mabel St Cloud, Cloud Jeanne Jeann (Roger) Larson of (Dale) Field of St. Rush City; sisters-in-law Ruth Parker of Sandstone and Juanita (Marvin) White of Askov. Hank is preceded in death by his parents William and Anastasia Parker; brothers Daniel (Peggy) Parker, William (Louise) Parker, Laurie Parker, Harley (Sandy) Parker. Funeral services for Hank were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, at the Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pine City. A time of visitation and reviewal was held one hour prior to the service at the church. The interment took place in the William Taylor Cemetery, Rush City. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the: Funeral and Cremation Service of Rush City – Olson Chapel. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com. SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE 25

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.livinghopepinecity.org 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 Rev. Rob Spahr www.firstprespinecity.org 10:00 a.m. Sunday School-all ages, No Sunday School-June-August 10:30 a.m. Worship Celebration Wednesday @ 6:15 p.m. Youth Group 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 Wednesday Church begins with 6:00 dinner Thursday Worship 5:30 p.m. December 9 @ 9:30 Sunday school Christmas pageant December 16 @ 8:00 and 9:30 Christmas cantata December 20 (Thurs) Blue Christmas @ 6:30 p.m. December 23 - One service @ 9:00a.m. December 24: Candlelight services @ 4 and 9 p.m. December 30 - One service @ 9:00a.m.

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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SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING Regular Meeting – Tuesday, November 20, 2018 - 10:00 a.m. 6333 H C Andersen Alle, Askov, Minnesota Chair Steve Hallan called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Present were Commissioners Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee, John Mikrot, Jr., and Matt Ludwig. Also present were County Administrator David Minke and County Attorney Reese Frederickson. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Chair Hallan called for public comment. Ailene Croup asked for clarification relating to the designation of the polling places for the HinckleyFinlayson ISD #2165 and East Central ISD#2580. Commissioner Ludwig moved to adopt the amended Agenda. Second by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Ludwig moved to approve the Minutes of the October 30, 2018 Special Meeting-Committee of the Whole (Local Government Officials). Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Mikrot moved to approve the Minutes of the November 6, 2018 board meeting and Summary for publication. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Minutes of Boards, Reports and Correspondence Pine County HRA Senior Housing Minutes – Regular Meeting – September 26, 2018 Minnesota Department of Administration State Historic Preservation Office – Notice of Removal of Cloverton School from National Register of Historic Places Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to acknowledge the Minutes of Boards, Reports and Correspondence. Second by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Ludwig moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Second by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 5-0. Review October, 2018 Cash Balance Fund October 31, 2017 October 31, 2018 Increase(Decrease) General Fund 2,404,375 3,209,367 804,992 Health and Human Services Fund (189,208) 619,298 808,507 Road and Bridge Fund 830,943 211,278 (619,665) Land Management Fund 1,956,406 1,774,794 (181,612) TOTAL (inc non-major funds) 16,054,115 17,825,770 1,771,655 Approve the Application for Abatement for Kenneth and Lisa Waleztko, 79986 Second Lake Road, Willow River. Approve Resolution 2018-59 for the repurchase of tax forfeited land on a 10-year contract for Craig K. William and Resolution 2018-60 for the repurchase of tax forfeited land on a 10-year contract for Michael J. Reed. Approve Resolution 2018-61 for the designation of the Hinckley-Finlayson High School and Finlayson Elementary School as designated polling places for Hinckley-Finlayson ISD #2165; and the East Central Public Schools as the designated polling place for East Central ISD #2580. Approve a contract amendment between Pine County Health & Human Services and the State of MinnesotaMinnesota State Colleges and Universities for services clientele receive via Pine Technical and Community College Employment and Training. The amendment is effective from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 and reflects changes in the amounts that may be paid to the state for services in the various financial assistance programs. Approve the hiring of Probation Corrections Agent Devin Petersen, effective November 26, 2018, $43,483 ($20.83/ hr.), step 1 of 2018 MAPE Grid. Approve Senior Agent Jami Tuve and Corrections Agent Christopher Stolen to attend Evidence-Based Practices training. Total cost: $127.60. Approve County Engineer Mark LeBrun to attend the 74th Annual MN County Engineers Conference. Total cost: $873. Approve Probation Supervisor/High Risk Agent Kevin Glass to attend the American Probation & Parole Association winter institute, March 10-13, 2019, in Miami, Florida. Total cost: $1,502. The next meeting of the Facilities Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. at the HHS Building Conference Room, Sandstone. This meeting date is changed from December 12, 2018 due to a calendaring conflict. Personnel Committee Commissioner Ludwig provided an overview of the November 13, 2018 Personnel Committee meeting. The Personnel Committee made the following recommendations: A. Health & Human Services i. Acknowledge the resignation/retirement of Ben Neubauer and authorize the backfill of the position with an overlap period and to backfill any vacancies created by internal promotion or lateral transfer. ii. Convert the team lead position to an RN (Grade 10)/PHN (Grade 11) position and authorize backfill. B. Administration (Paragraphs B(i) through B(vi) are effective January 2, 2019): i. Establish the grade for the Auditor-Treasurer position as Grade 19 and eliminate the Land Services Director Position. ii. Adopt the job description* for the Assessor-Recorder position and establish the grade as Grade 14 and authorize an internal promotion process and authorize a backfill of an appraiser position contingent upon a promotion (FTE count remains the same). *The job description was amended at the board meeting to reflect as follows: Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree with coursework in real estate, business administration, or related field, accredited Minnesota assessor licensure, ability to obtain senior accredited Minnesota assessor licensure within two years of hire, and a minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. iii. Adopt the job description for the Fiscal Supervisor position and establish the grade as Grade 11 and authorize the promotion of Michelle Kelash to the position and eliminate the Fiscal Officer position. iv. Adopt the job description for the Land and Resources Manager position and establish the grade as Grade 13 and authorize the promotion of Caleb Anderson to the position. v. Amend Sections 2.14 and 2.16 of the county policy manual. Text to be deleted is shown by strikethrough, new text shown by underline. 2.14. Department Head. Is an individual appointed/elected to head a department and who is responsible for the supervision of a department. County appointed department heads are: County Engineer/Public Works Director Health & Human Services Director Land Services Director County Auditor-Treasurer 2.16 Elected Official: Those County Officials selected by vote of the constituency. Elected Officials shall be considered benefit eligible employees. The elected positions are: County Attorney Auditor/Treasurer County Commissioner County Sheriff vi. Increase the minimum experience requirement for the deputy auditor position to 3-5 years and to change the grade to Grade 8. vii. Conduct the annual performance review of the county administrator at the November 20, 2018 board meeting and to consider a pay adjustment according to the county’s pay for performance system. It was noted that Commissioner Chaffee’s son-in-law, Caleb Anderson, is included in the restructuring noted at B(iv) above; Commissioner Chaffee stated he will abstain from this vote. Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to approve the recommendations of the Personnel Committee, with the AssessorRecorder job description correction. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 4-0, with Commissioner Chaffee abstaining from voting. Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to join the Minnesota Rural Broadband Coalition. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Chair Hallan called a five minute recess at 10:55 a.m. The Board reconvened at 11:00 a.m. Closed meeting – litigation discussion Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to close the meeting in accordance with Minnesota Statutes §13D.05, Subd. 3(b) (attorney-client privilege) to discuss the ongoing litigation in Raymond vs. Pine County, et al. Second by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion carried 5-0. The meeting was closed at 11:01 a.m. Present at the meeting were Chair Hallan, Commissioners Mohr, Chaffee, Mikrot, and Ludwig; County Attorney Reese Frederickson, County Sheriff Jeff Nelson, County Administrator David Minke. The county’s defense attorney, Joseph Langel, from Ratwick, Roszak & Maloney appeared via telephone. Sheriff’s Investigator Rick Giese also appeared via telephone. Motion by Commissioner Mohr to open the meeting. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0. The meeting was opened at 11:29 a.m. Closed meeting – performance evaluation Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to close the meeting in accordance with Minnesota Statutes §13D.05, Subd. 3 to conduct the annual performance evaluation of County Administrator David Minke. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. The meeting was closed at 11:30 a.m. Present at the meeting were Chair Hallan, Commissioners Mohr, Chaffee, Mikrot, and Ludwig, and County Administrator Minke. Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to open the meeting. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0. The meeting was opened at 12:08 p.m. Commissioners discussed a performance pay increase for Administrator Minke as provided for in Section 10.7 of the county’s policy manual. Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to set Administrator Minke’s salary at $123,074 per year effective his anniversary date of July 2, 2018. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. With no further business, Chair Hallan adjourned the meeting at 12:12 p.m. The next regular meeting of the county board is scheduled for Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pine County Courthouse, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, Minnesota. Stephen M. Hallan, Chair Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator Clerk to County Board of Commissioners The full text of the board’s Minutes are available at the County Administrator’s Office and the county’s website (www. co.pine.mn.us). Copies may also be requested from the administrator’s office. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 13, 2018

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2019 CITY OF PINE CITY SUMMARY BUDGET DATA The purpose of this report is to provide summary 2019 budget information concerning the City of Pine City to interested citizens. The budget is published in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Section 471.6965. This budget data in a summary document only. The complete budget may be examined at City Hall or on the City's Website at www.pinecitygov.com

GENERAL FUND 2018 Budget Revenues Taxes Special Assessments Licenses and Permits Grants from County and Other Local Governments Intergovernmental Revenues Refunds and reimbursements Charges for Services Fines and Forfeitures Miscellaneous Revenue Interest Earnings Transfer in Total Revenues

703,775 714 59,807 81,539 614,354 32,098 315,519 6,293 1,680 4,110 135,000 1,954,889

511,136 726,113 518,885 178,755 20,000 1,954,889

533,533 751,830 583,280 188,776 2,057,420

4,017

Expenditures General Government Public Safety Public Works Culture and Recreation Transfers to Other Funds Total Expenditures Net revenues over expenditures

2019 Final Budget

799,200 750 64,885 81,489 616,440 25,805 315,748 3,482 3,710 4,925 145,000 2,061,436

ENTERPRISE FUNDS 2018 Budget 2019 Budget Water & Sewer Wager & Sewer Operating Revenues Charges for Services Other Revenue Total Operating Revenues Operating Expenses Operations and maintenance Depreciation Cost of Sales Other Expenses Total Operating Expenses Operating Income (Loss)

$ $

Non-Operating Revenue (Expense) Interest Earnings Interest Expense Transfers in from other funds Transfers out to other funds Total Non-Operating Rev (Expense) Net revenues over expenditures

1,830,670 12,832 1,843,501

635,132 324,582 N/A 959,714

883,788

$ $

376,130 11,640 1,488,236 1,876,006

193,931

339,047 9,200 1,393,019 1,741,266

938,710

183,134

27,240 (178,785) (45,931) (197,476)

741,234

2019 Budget Liquor

1,920,900 3,500 1,924,400

670,171 334,319 N/A 1,004,490

23,367 $ (178,785) (45,931) (201,349) 682,439

1,914,979 28,222 1,943,201

2018 Budget Liquor

516 $ (160,000) (159,484) 23,650

2,068,337 1,600 2,069,937

1,300 (160,000) (158,700) 35,231

Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 13, 2018

CITY OF PINE CITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Pine City, at its meeting on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 6:30pm will hold three public hearings: 1) Ordinance #19-01, approving the 2019 Fee Schedule 2) Ordinance #19-02, for the revision Chapter 4, Section 410: Solid Waste to include Recyclable Materials. 3) Ordinance #19-03, for the revision of Chapter 5, Section 505: Public Dances, altering the section from Public Dances to Special Events All proposed amendments to the ordinances are available for viewing at the City Hall office located at 315 Main St S, on the Pine City website: pinecitygov.com or at the Pine City Library. All persons interested in being heard on these matters are encouraged to attend. By order of the City Council of the City of Pine City Matthew Van Steenwyk Interim City Administrator/ Treasurer Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 13, 2018

of Minnesota that the filing for Township Office will be held for a two week period beginning on January 1st, 2019 through January 15th, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Affidavit of Candidacy may be filed with the Township Clerk at the Pokegama Town Hall, located at 18336 Town Hall Road, Pine City, Minnesota 55063 during business hours. Applicants wishing to file for office outside of office hours may set an appointment by calling the Clerk at 320-629-3719. There is a $2.00 filing fee required. Offices to be filled at the March 12th, 2019 Township Election are as follows: Supervisor B: a (3) three year term Susan L. Alderink Administrative Clerk Pokegama Township Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 6 and 13, 2018

NOTICE Sealed bids will be received by the Pine County Board of Commissioners, Administrator’s Office, at 635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 200, Pine City, MN 55063 until 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 28, 2018 for publication of the financial statement (first and second publication), the proceedings of the County Board, and such other notices as are required by law to be published during 2019. Please indicate “Sealed Bids – Publishing 2019” in the lower left corner of your envelope. David J. Minke, Administrator Pine County, Minnesota Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 13 and 20, 2018

NOTICE OF FILING FOR ROYALTON TOWNSHIP OFFICES Notice is hereby given to qualified voters of Royalton Township, Pine County, State of Minnesota, that filing for town office will be held for a two-week period. Affidavits of Candidacy shall be filed with the Town Clerk at: Royalton Town Hall; 6052 Royalton Road; Braham, between Tuesday, January 1, 2019, and Tuesday, January 15, 2019, by appointment only. Call 320-396-2982 for appointment. Filing will close January 15, 2019, at 5:00 pm. The Clerk’s Office will also be open for filing January 15, 2019, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Filing fee: $2.00 Offices to be filled at the Tuesday, March 12, 2019, Annual Election: 1 Supervisor – 3-year term 1 Treasurer – 2-year term Royalton Township Clerk, Duane P. Swanson Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 13, 2018

NOTICE OF FILING FOR TOWNSHIP ELECTION NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN to the qualified voters of Pokegama Township, Pine County, State

NOTICE OF CANDIDATE FILING FOR BROOK PARK TOWNSHIP ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the time for filing Affidavits of

Candidacy for Township Offices to be elected at the March election on March 12, 2019, will open on Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at 8:00 a.m and will close on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. for the office as follows: One (1) Supervisor Position for a three (3) year term Affidavits of candidacy are available from the Township Clerk by calling 612-390-1275. Filing fee is $2.00. The filing office will be closed on January 1st for the New Year’s Holiday. This notice is provided pursuant to M.S. 204B.33. Kelly Johnson Brook Park Township Clerk Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 13, 2018 Invitation to Comment on a Proposed Communications Facility This notice is to serve as an opportunity for members of the public or the permitting agency to comment on a communications site with regards to effects on historic properties within one half (0.5) mile of the proposed site. All interested persons are invited to comment on any potential effects that may be caused to historic properties, if any such properties are or may be located at or near the site, from the proposed construction of a 190-foot guyed telecommunications tower located at 181 1st Street NW in the City of Henriette, Pine County, Minnesota (approx. 45 - 52 - 23.24N, 93 - 07 05.93W). Comments regarding historic properties may be submitted to the following contact: Jake Rieb, Edge Consulting Engineers, Inc., 624 Water Street, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578, Phone: 608-644-1449, Email:jrieb@edgeconsult.com. This notice is provided in accordance with the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission, 47 C.F.R. Part 1, Appendices B and C. (#18696). Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 13, 2018

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DATE: November 27, 2018 THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. Date of Mortgage: November 8, 2005 2. Mortgagors: Eric Paul Blaiser and Christina M. Blaiser, husband and wife *The original Mortgagor, Eric Paul Blaiser, was unmarried at the time, so he executed the original Mortgage as a single person, but he was subsequently married and the Mortgage was modified via a Modification of Mortgage recorded on June 6, 2008 as Document Number 473027 to include his spouse, Christina M. Blaiser. 3. Mortgagee: Horizon Bank f/k/a Pine City State Bank Assigned to Stearns Bank, NA (see #5 below) 4. Recording Information: Recorded on November 9, 2005 as Document Number 449581, in the Office of the  County Recorder  Registrar of Titles of Pine County, Minnesota 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: Assigned to Stearns Bank, NA, a National Banking Association by written assignment recorded on April 15, 2010, as Document Number 486962 in the recording office stated in paragraph 4. INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 43.0113.002 7. County in which mortgaged premises is located: Pine 8. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: The north 300 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE ¼ of SW ¼) of Section Twenty-three (23), Township Thirty-eight (38), Range Twenty (20), Pine County, Minnesota; And the south 360 feet of the north 660 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE ¼ of SW ¼) of Section Twentythree (23), Township Thirty-eight (38), Range Twenty (20), Pine County, Minnesota. Subject to the public road along the west line thereof on both parcels. Check here if all or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens)  9. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 56451 Nature Ave, Pine City, MN 55063 OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 10. The person holding the Mortgage: [check one]  is a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the transaction agent, residential mortgage servicer, and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are […]. The transaction agent’s mortgage identification number, if stated on the Mortgage, is N/A  is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are Stearns Bank, NA as assignee from Horizon Bank f/k/a Pine City State Bank. 11. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Horizon Bank f/k/a Pine City State Bank. INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE 12. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied. That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee complied with all of the notice requirements as required by statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by the mortgage, or any part thereof. 13. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $150,000.00. 14. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $115,698.23. 15. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, at public auction on January 24, 2019, 10:00 a.m., at Pine County Sheriff’s Department, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 100, Pine City, MN 55063, to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any,

on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorney’s fees, allowed by law. 16. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months after the date of sale. 17. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on July 24, 2019, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under Minn. Stat. §580.07 or §582.032. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: John M. Cabak CABAK LAW, LLC 243 Main Street S Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-2529 john@cabaklaw.com Attny Reg. No. 0388929 Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Stearns Bank NA THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2018, January 3 and 10, 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. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 22, 2013 MORTGAGOR: Heather R. McVey, unmarried woman. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded June 4, 2013 Pine County Recorder, Document No. A508323. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. Dated January 5, 2016 Recorded January 11, 2016, as Document No. A524719. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 1006919-1000011387-0 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Lend Smart Mortgage, LLC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 24981 Blue Spruce Street, Pine City, MN 55063 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 185042000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, Block 10, Chalupsky’s Addition to Beroun, according to the map or plat thereof on file and or of record in the Office of the County Recorder in and for Pine County, Minnesota. APN #: 18.5042.000 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Pine ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $128,212.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $141,963.29 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: February 7, 2019 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: D e t e n t i o n Center, 635 Northridge Drive NW,

Pine City MN 55063 to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on August 7, 2019, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “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.” Dated: December 3, 2018 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 30 - 18-006566 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 13, 20, 27, 2018, January 3, 10 and 17, 2019 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Date: November 15, 2018 1. A default has occurred in the conditions of that certain mortgage executed by Dean W. Sand and Christine F. Sand, husband and wife, as mortgagors, in favor of The RiverBank, a Minnesota banking corporation, as mortgagee, dated December 19, 2007, and recorded on January 3, 2008, as Document No. A469804, as assigned to Royal Credit Union, a Wisconsin state-chartered credit union, pursuant to that certain assignment of mortgage dated October 14, 2011, and recorded on October 28, 2011, as Document No. A-497327, both in the Office of the County Recorder in and for Pine County, Minnesota (collectively, “Mortgage”). The land described in the Mortgage is not registered land. 2. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was: $360,000.00. 3. No action or proceeding at law is now pending to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. 4. The holder of the Mortgage has complied with all conditions precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by the Mortgage and foreclosure of the Mortgage and all notice and other requirements of applicable statutes. 5. As of the date of this notice, the amount due on the Mortgage is: $312,527.87. 6. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage shall be foreclosed, and the land located at 2068 Sherwood Street, Mora, Minnesota 55051, Property Tax ID Nos. 28.0568.000 and 28.0568.001, and legally described as follows: The West 660 feet of the North 660 feet of the Fractional South Half of the Northwest Quarter (S 1/2 of NW 1/4), Section Seven (7), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twenty-two (22), Pine County, Minnesota. Subject to County Road No. 120 along the West line thereof (“Property”), shall be sold by the Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, at public auction on January 3, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., at the Pine County Sheriff’s Office: 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, MN 55063. 7. The time allowed by law for redemption by mortgagors or mortgagors’ personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months after the date of sale. 8. The mortgagors must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on July 4, 2019, if the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. § 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. § 580.23.

9. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGORS, THE MORTGAGORS’ PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINN. STAT. § 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. 10. The mortgagors released from financial obligation on the Mortgage are: None. Royal Credit Union (a Wisconsin state-chartered credit union) By its attorneys: /s/ Lindsay W. Cremona Garth G. Gavenda, (#310918) Lindsay W. Cremona, (#393599) Anastasi Jellum, P.A. 14985 60th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 439-2951 #19907 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on November 15, 22, 29, December 6, 13 and 20, 2018 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 58-PR-18-89 In Re: Estate of Edward Paul Montbriand a/k/a Edward P. Montbriand, Decedent. NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on January 28, 2019 at 9:00 AM, a hearing will be held in this Court at 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, Minnesota, on a petition for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of decedent’s heirs, and for the appointment of Sandra Jean Montbriand, whose address is 15102 Edgewater Rd NE, Pine City, MN 55063, as personal representative of the decedent’s estate in an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the decedent’s estate, including the power to collect all assets; to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; to sell real and personal property; and to do all necessary acts for the decedent’s estate. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. BY THE COURT Digitally signed by Wynn, Heather (Judge) Date: 2018.11.27 14:53:03-06’00’ Judge of District Court /s/ Nov 27 2018 3:30 PM Court Administrator/deputy CABAK LAW, LLC John M. Cabak MN# 0388929 243 Main Street S, Pine City, MN 55063 Telephone: 320-629-2529 Facsimile: 855-629-2500 e-mail: john@cabaklaw.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 6 and 13, 2018 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 58-PR-18-87 In Re: Estate of Eldon Edward Schmedeke, a/k/a Eldon E. Schmedeke, a/k/a Eldon Schemedeke, Decedent. NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF LOST WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on January 9, 2019 at 1:30 PM, a hearing will be held in this Court at Pine County Government Center, 635 Northridge Dr NW, Pine City, Minnesota, on a petition for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be a copy of the Decedent’s Will dated February 15, 2012, and for the appointment of Dennis Schmedeke, whose address is 54647 Langstrom Lane, Sandstone, Minnesota 55072 as personal representative of the Decedent’s estate in [an unsupervised][a supervised] administration. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the Decedent’s estate, including the power to collect all assets; pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; sell real and personal property; and do all necessary acts to administer the Decedent’s estate. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. BY THE COURT /s/ Digitally signed by Martin, Krista (Judge) Date: 2018.11.19 14:05:51-06’00’ Judge of District Court /s/ Nov 19 2018 3:01 PM Court Administrator/Deputy Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 11/19/2018 3:03 PM TESSNEER LAW OFFICE, P.A. Ann M. Tessneer MN# 0264519 440 Emerson Street N, Suite 1 Cambridge, MN 55008 Telephone: (763) 552-8933 Facsimile: (763) 552-8932 e-mail: ann@tessneerlawoffice.com ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 6 and 13, 2018 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE CONCILIATION COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 58-CO-18-206 Case Type: Conciliation C&J Relocation Services LLC, Plaintiff, vs. Brad Freiberg 31598 Swanson Road Askov, MN 55704, Defendant. STATEMENT OF CLAIM AND SUMMONS PLAINTIFF’S STATEMENT OF CLAIM 1. The Defendant(s) owe(s) me $12,070.00, plus filing fees and costs of $78.00 for a total of $12,148.00 because on or about July of 2018 the following event occurred: The Plaintiff provided relocation services including but not limited to the packing and transportation of Defendant’s possessions at a business located in Edina and delivered said possessions to Askov, MN. 2. The Defendant(s) has/have the following property that belongs to me (list property), N/A, valued at $ N/A, plus filing fees and cost of $ N/A, for a total of $ N/A. I want the court to order this property returned to me or make the Defendant(s) pay me money for the value of the property. 3. I believe the person(s) I am suing is/are at least 18 years old and not in the military service. Defendant #1 date of birth, (Approximately 58 years of age.) 4. I understand that if I do not come to court on my hearing date, my case may be dismissed and I may have to pay money to the Defendant(s) on any counterclaim that has been filed. I declare under penalty of perjury that everything I have stated in this document is true and correct. Minn. Stat. § 358.116. Date: 10-8-18 /s/ David J. Sjoberg Anoka County, Minnesota Name of county and state where signed David J. Sjoberg Attorney for Plaintiff 18015 Ulysses Street NE, Suite 200

Ham Lake, MN 55304 (763) 413-1223 Plaintiff #1 date of birth: Approximately 58 years of age davids@sjoberglawoffice.com SUMMONS: IMPORTANT NOTICE TO THE PARTIES You are hereby summoned to appear at the hearing of the above entitled case. See the attached Notice of Hearing for time and location. If not attached, call Conciliation Court. Failure of defendant to appear at the hearing may result in a default judgment being entered for the plaintiff. Failure of the plaintiff to appear may result in dismissal of the action or a default judgment being entered in favor of the defendant on any counterclaim that has been filed. The Defendant may bring a counterclaim against the Plaintiff. See “Information About Conciliation Court” (court form CCT101) on the court forms webpage at www. mncourts.gov/forms. NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT The above-entitled case having been settled, the same may be and hereby is dismissed with my consent. N/A Conciliation-Notice of Hearing and Summons to Appear C&J Relocation Services LLC vs Brad Freiberg You are notified of the following hearing date(s): Setting January 28, 2019 Conciliation Hearing 1:30 PM at the following location: District Court Judge Patrick W. Flanagan Pine County District Court 635 Northridge Dr NW Suite 320 Pine City, Minnesota 55063 320-591-1500 You are expected to appear fully prepared. Dated: November 26, 2018 Lu Ann Blegen Pine County Court Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 13, 20 and 27, 2018

STATE OF MINNESOTA PINE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT JUDICIAL DISTRICT: TENTH Court File No.: 58-JV-18-150 Case Type: Juvenile Summons and Notice Termination of Parental Rights Matter In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: Mia Nicole St. John, Parent Luke Clare Anderson NOTICE TO: Mia Nicole St. John, above-named parent(s) or legal custodian(s). 1. A Termination of Parental Rights Petition has been filed in the Office of the Clerk of Juvenile Court located at Pine County Courthouse 635 Northridge Dr. N.W., Pine City, Minnesota alleging that parental rights of the above-named parent(s) or legal custodian(s) to the child(ren) named in the petition should be permanently severed. 2. Notice is hereby given that the matter of said Termination of Parental Rights Petition will be called for hearing before the Juvenile Court located at Pine County Courthouse 635 Northridge Dr. N.W., Pine City, Minnesota, on January 3, 2019 at 9:00 A.M. or as soon after as the Matter can be heard. 3. YOU ARE ORDERED to appear before the Juvenile Court at the scheduled time and date. 4. You have a right to be represented by counsel. 5. If you fail to appear at the hearing, the Court may still conduct the hearing and grant appropriate relief, including permanently severing the parental rights of the above-named parent(s) or legal custodian(s) and taking permanent custody of the child/ren named in the Petition. WITNESS, the Honorable Heather M Wynn Judge of District Court Lu Ann Blegen, Court Administrator BY: Roxanne Smith Court Operations Associate Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 6, 13 and 20, 2018

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Other Civil Court File No. 58-CV-18-620 Finlayson Properties, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. Gary Preston II, Betsy Preston, Members Cooperative Credit Union, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Jan Smith, also the unknown heirs of Carroll Smith, deceased, and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the complaint herein, Defendants. SUMMONS THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO: GARY PRESTON II, BETSY PRESTON, MEMBERS COOPERATIVE CREDIT UNION, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., JAN SMITH, ALSO THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF CARROLL SMITH, DECEASED, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, INTEREST, OR LIEN IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is attached to this Summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this Summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at: Ledin Hofstad Troth & Fleming, Ltd. Chelsie Troth 539 Main Street South Pine City, MN 55063 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. 7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Pine County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: Tract #1 – PID: 38.0034.000 That part of the unplatted part of Government Lot Four (4) lying West of the Right of Way of the Northern Pacific Railway Company and North of and adjoining Tuttle & Dixon’s Addition to the Village of Finlayson, and known as Auditor’s Lot Eleven (11) of Section Eighteen (18), Township Forty-three (43), Range Twenty (20), described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot Six (6), Block Two (2), Tuttle & Dixon’s Addition to the Village of Finlayson, thence running due North a distance of 200 feet, said point being the point of beginning; thence North along the West line of said Lot 11 to the North line of said Lot 11; thence East along the North line of said Lot 11, a distance of 300 feet; thence South to the point which is directly East of the point of beginning; thence Westerly to the point of beginning. Less the Following Parcel:

OBITUARIES Th t partt off Lot That L t 11 off A Auditor’s dit ’ Subdivision of Section 18, Township 43, Range 20, which lies easterly of the following described line: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 6, Block 2 of the recoded plat of Tuttle and Dixon’s Addition to Finlayson; thence easterly, along the north line of said Block 2, a distance of 300 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence northerly, parallel with the west line of said Block 2, to the North line of said Lot 11 and said lines there terminating. Tract #2 – PID: 38.0012.000 Part of the NW ¼ of SE ¼ viz: Begin on South one-eighth (1/8) line of Section Eighteen (18), Township Forty-three (43), Range Twenty (20), five hundred sixty-four (564) feet East of South one-eighth (1/8) corner on North and South center line of Section Eighteen (18), thence due North four hundred twenty-three and nine tenths (423.9) feet, East five hundred ninety-four and five tenths (594.5) feet, South twenty (20) degrees, fifty (50) minutes West four hundred fifty-three and five tenths (453.5) feet to the South one eighth (1/8) line of Section Eighteen (18) and West four hundred thirty-three and two tenths (433.2) feet to the point of beginning, Section Eighteen (18), Township Forty-three (43), Range Twenty (20). The object of this action is to obtain an Order for the following relief: a. Revising the vague, ambiguous and defective legal descriptions of the Properties as to Tract 1 and Tract 2 to the Corrected Legal Descriptions legally described as follows: Tract #1 – PID: 38.0034.000 That part of Lot 11 of “AUDITOR’S SUBDIVISION SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 43, RANGE 20” on file and of record in the office of the Pine County Recorder, Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the northwest corner of Lot 6, Block 2 of the recorded plat of “TUTTLE AND DIXON’S ADDITION” on file and of record in the office of the Pine County Recorder, Pine County, Minnesota; thence easterly, along the north line of said Block 2, a distance of 300.00 feet; thence northerly, parallel with the west line of said Lot 6, a distance of 200.00 feet to the actual point of beginning of the tract of land herein described; thence westerly, parallel with said north line of Block 2, a distance of 300.00 feet to the intersection with the northerly extension of said west line of Lot 6; thence northerly, along last described northerly extension, a distance of 134.08 feet to the north line of said Lot 11; thence easterly, along last described north line, a distance of 300.00 feet to the intersection with a line that passes through said point of beginning and is parallel with said west line of Lot 6; thence southerly, along last described parallel line, a distance of 134.73 feet to said point of beginning. Tract #2 – PID: 38.0012.000 That part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, Section 18, Township 43, Range 20, Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the southwest corner of said Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, thence easterly, along the south line of said Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, a distance of 564.00 feet to the actual point of beginning of the tract of land herein described; thence northerly, at right angles, a distance of 423.90 feet; thence easterly, at right angles, a distance of 627 feet, more or less, to the westerly line of the former Burlington Northern Railroad (now Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Trail); thence southwesterly, along last described westerly line, a distance of 455 feet, more or less, to said south line of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter; thence westerly, along last described south line, a distance of 463 feet, more or less, to said point of beginning. b. Determining that Plaintiff is the Owner of the Subject Properties in fee simple title, and that none of the Defendants have any right, title or interest in the real estate described in the Complaint. 557.03 NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 557.03 you are hereby served with notice that no personal claim is made against you and that any defendant upon whom this notice is served who unreasonably defends this action shall pay full costs to the plaintiff. Dated: December 10, 2018 Ledin, Hofstad, Troth & Fleming, Ltd. Chelsie Troth Attorney for Plaintiff 539 Main Street South Pine City, MN 55063 Attorney Reg. # 0395709 (320) 629-7537 chelsiet@ledinandhofstad.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on December 13, 20 and 27, 2018

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Marilyn ‘Patty’ P. Hard Marilyn “Patty” Patricia Hard passed away Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, in Pine City at the age of 79. Patty was born Dec. 20, 1938, to Harold and Dorothy (Ludwig) Anderson in Arna, Minnesota. She was an only child who spent hours on the family farm. In 1958 Patty met Robert Hard in Minneapolis. Patty spent time with Bob as he drove over the road as a trucker; they had many good years and travel together doing this. They were married in Watertown, South Dakota in 1968 and later moved to Anoka. They had a son, Jason, in 1971. Jason was long awaited and Patty’s pride and joy. In 1975 they bought a home on Coon Lake and Patty enjoyed spending time on the boat and watching Jason and Bob waterski. In 1978 Bob’s job moved to Mandan, North Dakota and they sold the house on Coon Lake. In 1985, Patty and her family moved to Pine City to care for her aging mother. The house in Pine City was on the river and Patty loved being back on the water. Patty and Bob grew to have many friends near their house on the river and enjoyed going out on the pontoon, sightseeing and watching birds. Patty loved her son and grand-

children and spoke of them often. She had many friends and could stay up for hours having fun and playing games. Patty’s favorite thing to do was visit friends on the weekends and play cards. Anyone who knew Patty will remember her sense of humor and playful smile. Patty is survived by son Jason (Adrienne) Hard of North Branch, beloved grandchildren Ryan, Megan and Aidan Hard, brother-in-law Wade (Mary) Hard of Fallon, Nevada, sister-in-law Wanda (Richard) Moyer of Fall City, Nebraska, close friend Debbie Mickelson, and many nieces, nephews and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Hard, mother Dorothy Ludwig Anderson, and father Harold Anderson. Pastor Rob Spahr officiated funeral services for Patty on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, at the First Presbyterian Church in Pine City. The interment was in Markville Cemetery, Markville. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel. www.FuneralAndCremationService. com.

Aaron Sohl Aaron Sohl of Pine City passed away Sunday, Dec. 9 at home at the age of 39. Pastor Brian Pardun will officiate funeral services for Aaron at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 at the Siren Covenant Church in Siren, Wisconsin. A time for family and friends to gather is planned from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 at Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com. Full obituary in next week’s Pioneer.

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Aragon Everleigh Luna Michelle Aragon was born on Nov. 10, 2018, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed ﬁve pounds, 11 ounces and was 18-1/2 inches long. Her parents are Ashley and Armando Aragon of Mora. Everleigh is welcomed by grandparents Keri and Wade Lucking of Mora, Selena Pineda of Minneapolis, Armando Aragon of Juarez, Mexico.

Casper Zayin Tim Casper was born on Nov. 13, 2018, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed six pounds, nine-and-a-half ounces and was 20 inches long. His parents are Jade and Rachel Casper of Isle. Zayin is welcomed home by big sisters Katelyn, 15, and Emily, 9. His grandparents are Esther Ruth Aadland of Isle, David Gay of Forest Lake, Tim and Kerri Casper of Wahkon.

Paquin Quinn Bria Paquin was born on Nov. 19, 2018, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed six pounds, 9.4 ounces and was 19-1/2 inches long. Her parents are Sam and Kirstin Paquin of Mora. Quinn is welcomed home by big sister Linley, 2-1/2. Her grandparents are Lynn and Peggy Erickson, Wayne Paquin, Dan and Patty Hagen.

Wagener Charlie Alan Wagener was born on Nov. 23, 2018, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed seven pounds, one ounce and was 20 inches long. His parents are Janet and Christopher Wagener of Beroun. Charlie is welcomed home by big brother Jackson Paul Wagener, 21 months. His grandparents are Linda and Neil Reisdorfer and Linda and Paul Wagener.

Maul Axel Ervin Maul was born on Nov. 25, 2018, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed eight pounds, 13 ounces and was 21-1/2 inches long. His parents are Blake and Tawney Maul of Mora. Axel is welcomed home by siblings Teigan, 7, and Brantly, 7. His grandparents are Steven and Edith Breeden of Ogilvie, Jerry Gilmer of Ham Lake, Laurie and Dave Leslie of Pequot Lakes.

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Check out these gift ideas for gardeners BY DONNA TATTING CHISAGO COUNTY MASTER GARDENER

If there is one thing gardeners love more than working in the garden, it’s getting gifts that make their work in the garden easier and more enjoyable. I recently received a group email from a University of Minnesota Master Gardener asking the list recipients what gardening gifts they would love to see under the Christmas tree. So this article is a breakdown of some of the most mentioned items, and as an avid gardener myself, I’d be more than happy to receive any of them – maybe all of them? The Hori-Hori knife has been around for many years, and those that have one often claim they couldn’t get along without this unique tool. The word Hori means “to dig” in Japanese and was first implemented in Japan. The Hori-Hori has uses in gardening such as weeding, cutting roots, transplanting, removing plants, sod

cutting and splitting perennials. The blade is made of carbon or stainless steel that is concave-shaped to make it ideal for digging and prying. The blade has a large smooth wooden handle for comfortable use with one hand. It can serve as a small hand axe. The price is around $16-$24, and I found several available online including on Amazon. com. For the Minnesota gardener a subscription to Northern Gardener magazine keeps us up-to-date on everything new having to do with gardening and gardening-related topics year round. It’s a monthly publication put out by the Minnesota Horticultural Society and as someone who’s been a member for decades, I looked forward to each and every issue. Though many of us in Chisago County and surrounding areas live quite some distance from the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the drive is always worth it to visit this amazing facility in Chaska. The horti-

cultural gardens on over 1,100 acres has year-round activities including cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter and a three-mile walk or drive tour route. A membership gives you complete access to all the gardens and includes access to their horticultural library. There is also a café and gift shop, and parking is free. A gift certificate to a garden center is a no-brainer. As soon as you get one, you start imagining all the wonderful new additions you can make to your garden. They’re a great way to help your gardener kick off the season and maybe even buy that something special that seemed out of reach before. And speaking of garden centers, just get out there and visit one now to get ideas because many remain open all year with well-stocked gardening tools, boots, clothing, seeds and much more. Gardeners spend a ton of time on their knees and getting up doesn’t get any easier as we age. A good-quality kneeling pad or combination kneeling

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pad/bench is even better. I saw several online and some even included an attached tool pouch. The two end bars give extra support when coming out of the bended knee position, which I personally find quite helpful. And remember, gardening is really a year-round pleasure. Whether you’re tending to

houseplants, spending time in the winter reading gardening magazines, attending the many home and garden shows throughout the area or just paging through the latest book on perennials, gardeners are always in the gardening zone. Donna Tatting is a Chisago County Master Gardener.

SINGING THE PRAISES Meet the people who work hard to make a diﬀerence in our community.

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Born in Biloxi, Mississippi, to parents serving in the U.S. Navy, Cassandra (Garside) Olson’s family later moved to Crystal, Minnesota, and then New Hope where Cassandra graduated high school. She met her husband, Nick Olson, a Pine City native who was living in Brooklyn Center at the time. When he fi rst suggested moving back to Pine City, she wasn’t crazy about the idea of moving to a rural community. However, it wasn’t long before she knew they had made a good move, as she found an inspiring sense of purpose here. Cassandra is an active member of the Heritage Players, currently serving as vice president. This organization sponsors fundraisers and recently established the Harvey Lindstrom Memorial Scholarship, specifically for local kids to go to theater camps. Pine Area Lions is high on her list of involvement. She is impressed and inspired by those women who have been active in this group for decades. Presently second vice president, she will be vice president next year, and president in 2020. Fundraisers include a 5K run for the Pregnancy Resource Center, the Mary Murphy Fund which donates to needy families or children in the schools, service dogs, vision needs, etc., all in the local area. In 2017 she and her husband established Three Twenty Brewing Company in Pine City. “The fi rst Thursday of every month, we have a fundraiser, which we call ‘Pints for Pine’,” she said. “We donate $1 for every beer we sell and we also accept additional donations, including food items. We then donate those proceeds to a different group each month, such as the local food shelf, Blue Star Moms, Toys for Tots, etc.” When they established their company, part of their business plan was to find ways to give back to the community. Cassandra has a heart for helping people and will shortly be employed by Pine County in the Health and Human Services Department. “I never wanted to live in a small town,” Cassandra said, “but I’ve found this to be a great city with dynamic people doing great service, and I want to be a part of that; making a difference feels natural.” Cassandra’s advice to others: “There are a lot of opportunities out there for service to our community, even if you start by giving only a few hours of your time each month.”

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Holding onto hope that Jayme will be found alive, safe BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

“Believe” and “Hope” are two words often used this time of year, they are also words that Barron and surrounding communities in Wisconsin are holding onto as the holiday season approaches. The entire area is holding onto hope and the strong belief that Jayme Closs will return home. Jayme has been missing since Oct. 15, when her parents, James and Denise Closs, were found shot to death in the family’s home just outside of Barron. Authorities ruled the deaths homicides and consider the 15-year-old girl to be endangered. Though it has been more than six weeks since her disappearance, police and residents remain optimistic that they’ll find Jayme alive. “We

hope to have it solved before we lose that momentum and that’s our goal every day when we go to work,” said Barron County Sheriff, Chris Fitzgerald. He went on to say, “Believe that Jayme will come home. That’s what we’re running on now is belief and hope.” Fitzgerald says they continue to examine every interview and are looking to “widen the net” by going further back on the Closs family timeline. The investigative team includes members of the Barron County Sheriff’s Office, the FBI and the Wisconsin Division of Criminal Investigation. Fitzgerald asks the community to keep calling in tips. They’re getting fewer than 25 per day. Barron schools asked students, staff and community members to wear green

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Amery Middle School Principal Tom Bensen is shown with students and members of his staff who wore the color green last Friday as a symbol of hope for the safe return of Barron teen Jayme Closs.

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Clinic Entrance East Lot

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Construction

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NEW Emergency Entrance

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