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Shooting for support Investors seek to set up junior hockey team in city BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

prison or a secure treatment facility when the Pine County Sheriff’s Office believes that the release of information will enhance public safety and protection. Because of the nature of Wanna’s crimes he is required to register with law enforcement pursuant to

A group of investors led by the former coach of the Forest Lake Lakers hope to set up a junior hockey team in the Pine City Civic Center – if they can find local investors, community support, and a promise of improvements to the civic center which would include locker rooms. At a meeting with Pine City hockey fans on Feb. 15, Dennis Canfield – currently the coach of a junior hockey team in Atlanta, Georgia – said that he plans to bring a team from the Superior International Junior Hockey League to a town in Minnesota, and stated that Pine City is his first choice. Canfield said he has met with the civic center board, with local businesses and with Pine City officials. He said the combination of a strong hockey fan base and youth program along with underutilized daytime ice hours make the city a good fit for a junior hockey team. “Pine City offers us what we feel is the best chance to be successful,” he said. “We just have to find a way to make that work.” He explained that a junior hockey team is made up of players age 16-20 who are pursuing college scholarships and other hockey opportunities. Players would come from the region, but also from across the country and even other nations. According to Canfield’s business plan, income for the team would come from ticket sales, sponsorships and player fees. Canfield has $50,000 to invest, but would need to raise approximately $100,000 in sponsorship funds to cover expenses until player fees are received and season ticket sales begin. Players would pay a $3,500 fee for the season plus $400 monthly room and board to families in the community who would host them.

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Beautiful weekend offers a sunset to remember An unforgettable orange, gold and scarlet sunset on Saturday, Feb. 18 made evening in Pokegama Township the stuff of dreams.

Sex offender moving into rural Pine City Community notification meeting set for Feb. 23 at Pine County Courthouse STAFF REPORT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

The Pine County Sheriff’s Office reports that Howard Lawrence Wanna, 41, will be returning to Pine County as of Feb. 23 and moving into a residence in rural Pine City near Highway 70. Wanna is considered a Level 3 Predatory Offender. This is the highest level of sexual predator, and is based on Wanna’s previous acts and likelihood of reoffending. Wanna has a history of sexual contact with victims (female age 13). Contact included penetration, and Wanna was known to the victims. His criminal history includes assault, possession of firearms, and fleeing police in a motor vehicle. His last sexual offense was in 1996. In 2014, a warrant was is-

sued for Wanna after he was not found at his residence when his supervising agent did a routine check. Wanna was later apprehended at a residence in Pine County by the Department of Corrections Fugitive Unit and the Pine County Sheriff’s Office. Wanna has served the sentence imposed on him by the court as of Feb. 23, 2017, and is not wanted by the police. Wanna is white, 6’0’’, 190 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes. Wanna has previously lived in both Sandstone and Hinckley in Pine County. A Community Notification Meeting has been scheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Pine County Courthouse, 635 Northridge Drive Northwest, in Pine City. Representatives from the Department of Corrections

Howard Lawrence Wanna will move into a residence near Hwy. 70

and the Pine County Sheriff’s Office will be available to provide residents with public safety information. The Pine County Sheriff’s Office is releasing this information pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 244.052. This statute authorizes law enforcement agencies to inform the public of a sexual or predatory offender’s release from

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After three rounds of competition, and separated by only one point for each place, the top three Pine City students in this year’s National Geographic Bee are Claire Emmons in third place, David Brady in second place and In Sophia Lahti in ﬁrst place. The 2017 6th grade National Geographic Bee has been completed at the local level. Lahti has now taken the Minnesota state qualifying test and is awaiting results to determine if she will go on to the state competition. The Geographic Bee started with all 6th grade students participating in the ﬁrst round, 31 students in round 2 and 11 students in the third round.

The Pine City Memory Cafe opened its doors in March 2016. The Memory Cafe is run by the Minnesota Historical Society and meets the last Tuesday of every month at the North West Company Fur Post. During the Memory Cafe events, individuals with dementia and their care partners and families enjoy fellowship and support with peers in this beautiful, historic setting. Coffee, treats and activities are provided with themes chosen each month by participants. At the petthemed cafe, participants and staff brought their pets and shared stories of their favorite animals. The first memory cafe was launched in 1997 in the Netherlands; now over 200 active memory cafes exist in urban and rural areas across the United States. Memory cafes are social gatherings for people living with dementia. People with dementia tend to isolate which can lead to depression and/or a worsening of their condition. Memory cafes offer a solution by providing a safe space for people with memory loss and their caregivers to meet and enjoy each others company in a social setting. Memory cafes also provide caregivers with a support network. The demands of caregiving are often expensive and stressful. In 2015 the estimated value of dementia caregiver’s unpaid care was $221 billion dollars and 40 percent of Alzheimer’s caregivers reported symptoms of depression. Currently there are very few support options in place for them. Memory cafes give caregivers a chance to exchange information and share experiences, while enjoying an experience with their loved ones. For the participants with memory loss the cafes provide opportunities for engagement in art, music, food, or simply good conversation over coffee and sweets. These creative activities can take participants back to specific moments in their life, or create space to use different parts of their brain. Sometimes memory sparking activities are used, but the focus is not on forcing people to remember but on providing a place where they can find joy and make new connections. During a recent gardening-themed cafe at the North West Company Fur Post, Master Gardener and MNHS staff member, Eileen Mack, answered questions about plants, and participants planted succulents to take home. Participants have shared that they enjoy attending the cafe because it’s, “informative, comfortable, relaxed,” and they appreciated “[getting my loved one] out to interact with others and participate in memory stimulating activities.” Anyone interested in more information or how to become involved with making Pine City a dementia friendly community can contact: Cathy Gilmore ACT on ALZ Pine City coordinator at 320-310-1313 or cathyjgilmore@yahoo.com.

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FEB. 23 Ruby’s Pantry The Ruby’s Pantry food distribution is the fourth Thursday of each month at the Armory in Pine City. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. and food distribution will take place Thursday, Feb. 23, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. For information call 651-674-0009 or visit www.rubyspantry.org.

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. Trained facilitators who are also in recovery lead NAMI Connection groups. For more information, contact Danie at 763-219-6236 or 651-6452948.

FEB. 25 & 26 Shooters’ Association Gun Show Buy, sell and trade at the PTCC Shooters’ Association 34th Annual Gun Show on Saturday, Feb. 25, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pine Technical & Community College, 900 4th St. SE, Pine City. Admission is free for children under 12. For more information, follow PTCC Shooters’ Association on Facebook, or call 800-521-PINE, ext. 572.

FEB. 26 Bingo at the Senior Center There will be bingo at the Pine City Senior Center, 670 Main St. S., from 2 - 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26. Call Kathy at 320-630-1359 for cost or information.

Open skating and hockey On Sunday, Feb. 26 there is open skating at 5:15 p.m. at the Pine City Civic Center, followed by youth open hockey at 6:15 p.m. and adult open hockey at 7:30 p.m. Call 320-629-6995 for cost or more information, or visit www.pinecityciviccenter. weebly.com.

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MARCH 1 Driver improvement refresher A 55+ driver improvement course (four-hour refresher) will take place on Wednesday, March 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pine City High School. Preregistration is required. To register call 888-234-1294, or visit www.mnsafetycenter.org.

Adult open hockey On Wednesday, March 1 there is adult open hockey at 8:15 p.m. at the Pine City Civic Center. Call 320-629-6995 for cost or more information, or visit www. pinecityciviccenter.weebly.com.

Pine City Memory Cafe at the North West Company fur post

Individuals with memory loss and their caregivers and families are invited to come and enjoy fellowship and support with peers in a historic setting at the North West Company Fur Post, Pine City, on Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Coffee, treats and enjoyable activities are pro-

MARCH 4 Norah Rendell and the Lost Forty

Kids of all ages (younger kids should have a grown up with them) are invited to the Pine City Library from 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1 for a new board game club. Bring a favorite board game (no electronic games) and a friend and a snack for a fun afternoon. Email DanaVPhillips@hotmail.com or call 763-234-7172 with any questions.

East Central Regional Library and the Pine County Historical Society invite people of all generations and dance levels to check out a free three-part series of folk dance instruction and live performance. Up first are the traditional Irish sounds of Norah Rendell and the Lost Forty at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 4 at the Pine County History Museum in Askov. Inspired by Celtic traditions from Newfoundland to Minnesota, they perform songs that crossed the Atlantic and became part of the cultural heritage of the Great Lakes and Canada. Call 320-6296403 or visit www.ecrlib.org for more information.

MARCH 2 Bioterrorism in Minnesota On Thursday, March 2 the public is invited to a free presentation on how Minnesota deals with bioterrorism threats from 7-8 p.m. at Anoka-Ramsey Community College, room G202, in Cambridge. Minnesota Department of Health Biosafety Outreach Coordinator Eric Lundquist’s presentation will include a discussion of Minnesota’s involvement in the Center of Disease Control’s Laboratory Response Network, the Department of Homeland Security’s Biowatch program, and Minnesota’s State role in the Minnesota Laboratory System network of clinical labs. He will be giving accounts of actual cases that have occurred in Minnesota and how they were handled. For more information visit AnokaRamsey.edu.

WINDOW abuse support group A support group for domestic abuse survivors meets at Journey North Church - 840 Main St., Pine City, the first and third Thursday of every month from 6-7 p.m. The next meeting is Thursday, March 2. WINDOW seeks to organize additional groups in other local communities as well. Call 320-384-7113 for more information.

Stories and crafts at Mille Lacs Kids of all ages are invited to the Mille Lacs Indian Museum on Saturday, March 4 for stories and snacks from noon to 1 p.m., followed by learning a basic stringing technique and bead a ring to take home (ages 8 and up) from 1 to 3 p.m. For cost or more information, call 320-5323632.

MARCH 7 ‘Chisago County’s Archeological Treasures’ Minnesota State Archaeologist, Amanda Gronhovd, MS, RPA, will present a program on “Chisago County’s Archeological Treasures” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7 at the Community Center in Maple Commons, 38799 7th Ave., North Branch. This event, co-sponsored by the Chisago County Historical Society and the North Chisago Historical Society, is open to the public. For more information, please call CCHS at 651-257-5310 or 651-269-3580.

MARCH 7 & 14 Teacup Garden Mosaic at PCftA

MARCH 3 PTO carnival and fundraiser The Pine Dragons PTO invites the public to a carnival and fundraiser on Friday, March 3, 5-8 p.m., at Pine City Elementa-

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MARCH 11 Pig roast fundraiser beneﬁt for Chad Hopkins A pig roast fundraiser benefit for Chad Hopkins, a father of four who recently underwent a serious spinal operation, will take place on Saturday, March 11, 3 p.m., at The Diesel Shop in Rush City (54319 Forest Blvd, Rush City 55032). Funds raised will help with medical bills and lost wages while Chad recovers. For questions or to RSVP, email jay@abbottcompanies.com.

‘Ole and Lena win a cruise’ theater presentation On Saturday, March 11 the Pine City Arts Council invites the public to see the play, “Ole and Lena win a cruise,” 7 p.m., at the Pine City High School auditorium. Tickets are available at the Flower Box, Cabin Coffees, Pine City Community Ed, and at the door. Visit the PCAC Facebook page for more information.

MARCH 14 Family Law Clinic The Refuge Network is sponsoring a free, open to the public, Family Law Clinic on Tuesday, March 14, 6 p.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church in North Branch (38460 Lincoln Trail, North Branch, MN 55056). Attendees will learn the basics on Dissolutions and Custody, receive helpful materials, and have questions answered by an attorney. There may be an opportunity for two individuals to meet with an attorney individually after the main presentation. Consultations will be on a first come, first serve basis. For further information visit www.therefugenetwork.org or call 651-257-2890.

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MEETINGS THURSDAY 2/23 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City Pine County LGBT: 7 p.m. Hinckley City Hall Comm. Room FRIDAY 2/24 5-6 grade World History Club: Pine City Library 3-4:45 p.m. SUNDAY 2/26 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. MONDAY 2/27 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. Pine City Yellow Ribbon: Pine City American Legion, 7 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church WEDNESDAY 3/1 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Focus on Ability: 1:30 p.m., Chisago Co. Snr. Ctr., North Branch Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine City VFW Hall AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center THURSDAY 3/2 Pine City Music Boosters: Pine City Pizza Pub, 6:30 p.m.

Super Art Saturday at PCftA The public is invited to Super Art Saturday classes at Pine Center for the Arts, 265 5th St. SE, Pine City, on Saturday, March 11. At 10 a.m., learn tips and tricks of iPhone/iPad photography with Dee Kotaska, or learn the basics of needle-felting and create a sunflower with Teresa Kukowski. At 1 p.m. Dee Kotaska will lead a class around Pine City to get hands-on practice with their iPhones, or sign up to paint an acrylic cardinal scene with Charlene Herrick. No experience necessary. For cost, information or to register, call 320-629-4924 or visit www. pinecenter.org.

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World History Club The World History Club for 5th and 6th graders will meet at the Pine City Library from 3-4:45 p.m. on Friday, March 3. Recommended supplies for the free club are a 2” three-ring binder, seven binder dividers with tabs and lined paper. For more information call Maya Phillips at 320-322-5101.

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Pine Gardeners The Pine Gardeners will meet Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 9 a.m. at the Pine City Library community room. The program will be, “Having Fun With The Language of Flowers.” Visitors are welcome. Email lynquilt@msn. com for more information.

ry School. There will be games, prizes, a silent auction, bounce house and more. Pizza and other concessions will be available. For information about volunteering or donating auction items, email pinedragonspto@ gmail.com or call Heather Peterson at 320-282-7127.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR High-speed train supporters need to think bolder, aim higher To the Editor: For some time we have been discussing and studying putting in a “high speed train” going from Minneapolis to Duluth. Personally I have been unsupportive of such a costly resurrection of a train service that was formerly a failed Amtrak route. I have worked for years in the metro area and commuted by personal vehicle. When I worked in downtown Minneapolis I would drive to a park and ride and take a bus in (loved not having to be the driver in the congested mess). The buses often were stuck in traffic or delayed by weather conditions. I started a business in North Dakota during the recent boom. I often rode the Amtrak from the station at St. Paul or St. Cloud out to Stanley, North Dakota. I used to hear you could set your watch by the train. Wow – not this train. We were delayed almost every trip. My longest delay was over eight hours. The crew is very friendly but you get the distinct feeling you are riding on a train that has not been well maintained and updated. The train travels on bumpy rails that makes the train shift as it rides down the twisted, overused track. You pull off on sidings and wait as long trains of oil or other cargo goes by in the opposite direction. I have had two cousins killed in train accidents; Jeanie Martini was killed near Brook Park when the car she was riding in was struck by an Amtrak train. The other cousin was a young child who wandered onto the tracks near Henriette. We need to think bolder than rebuilding an old train and slapping it on possibly upgraded tracks, closing off travel to small town communities because they can’t afford to support a crossing. If we look at any movies that show a look at our future that have public transit in it, you will notice it never runs at grade with other forms of transportation. It will either be below the surface or on a raised rail. If we plan the system right it can both be a high speed express style service as well as a commuter service. Please watch the video link I have included, it shows one such design. Overhead Train System (OTS) https://vimeo. com/45403454 As far as I can tell this was done by an engineering firm in the Netherlands. I have no personal interest in the company, I just really like the design and scalability. Thomas Martini Pine City

‘Neither a wise man nor a brave man lies down on the tracks of history to wait for the train of the future to run over him.’ Dwight D. Eisenhower

Parenthood – it’s sure not for wimps It is hard waiting for them to get here because waiting is never easy. And this bout of waiting is the longest 10 months of your life, even though everyone claims it’s only nine. Once you’ve been there and done the math, you know the truth and the truth is often hard. It is hard when they don’t sleep through tthe night because that means you don’t ssleep through the night and day comes a anyway and you are tired. It is hard when they are learning to w walk and you can’t always catch them so tthey tumble and fall and hit their chin on tthe edge of the coffee table and then they a are hurt and they cry. You run to hold tthem and rock them and realize you are c crying too. It is hard when they walk up the steps o of the kindergarten bus for the first time – with a backpack nearly as big as they are, and you stand on the sidewalk watching, wishing you could grab them and bring them home, but knowing you can’t and shouldn’t. It is hard when they miss the bus or catch a cold. It is hard when they are the first dropped from the roster or the last picked for kick ball. It is hard watching them struggle, even though you understand struggles are a necessary part of life. It is hard helping them with homework after about third grade – especially in the subjects of math, English, social studies, science, geography, history and any foreign language. It is hard when they make mistakes and the best thing for you to do is not rescue them, because that would be the easy way out and would hurt them in the long run. It is hard when their friends become smarter than you – or so they think. It is hard on their first day of high school, because when you go to high school you are almost a grown up and you never thought they’d ever be that old. It is hard the first time they back down the driveway in the family vehicle with a brand-new driver’s license

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in their pocket. On second thought, that’s not hard; it’s terrifying. It is hard when they are out late past your normally wimpy parental bedtime and you try to wait up but your eyelids droop and you fall asleep despite your best efforts because you are tired. It is hard on the last first day of high school because last first days are mostly always hard. It is hard on the final last day of high school because this means they are no longer almost a grown up, but a full-fledged one and that is even more terrifying then having them drive a car. It is hard when they move into a place of their own and you help them, which requires hoisting a heavy futon up three flights of stairs because the building doesn’t have an elevator. It is hard to drive away after you have finished helping move all their things into the new space. It is a quiet ride home without them. It’s a quiet that has never felt so heavy. It is hard, walking by their empty bedroom on the way to your own, knowing you can crawl under the covers whenever you want with the guaranteed privilege of being able to sleep through the night if you desire. It is hard when you wake up in the middle of the night and remember rocking them when they were tiny and they smelled of diapers and baby wipes. It is hard, this role – this gig, this calling – that we love nearly as much as life itself. This mom and pop job, which defines us and is one of the best things ever to come into our small corner of the world. It is hard, caring so much, loving so deeply. Parenthood is hard. But is it good. No, it is eons beyond good. It is immeasurably, infinitely and incomprehensibly great. It is hard. But easy is for wimps – except at bedtime.

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Mail carrier’s car catches ﬁre in 1942 10 Years Ago, 2007 The Red Shed has long been the first business travelers have seen when they got off the freeway at Pine City. It opened in 1969 and was operated by the Clark family of Hinckley for 38 years. The restaurant closed for good on Sunday, Feb. 10. Pine City’s Car/Truck City is moving to the freeway according to Barbara Jarek of the Denny Hecker Automotive Group. Pine City’s liquor store manager Lara Smetana has had beach coordinator and skating rink schedules added to her job title. Nicoll’s Cafe in downtown Pine City reported a car hit a pedestrian on Main St. and 3rd Avenue SE. A depYears uty and ambulance responded and an Ago arrest was made. A caller reported a vehicle all over Donna the road on southbound I-35 near Beroun. Officers stopped the vehicle and Heath arrested the female driver. Social services were contacted about her children and they were placed in foster care. Cheerleading Athletes of the Week are Rachel Pulju, Dani Pangerl, Molly Gohman and Allie Brant. Student Achievers this week are Tony Kohl, fifth grade son of Vickie Haavisto and Marc Kohl, and ninth grader Nicole Sebastian, daughter of Gary and Marie Sebastian. Volunteer EMTs Judy Yorston and JoAnn Gray from Pine Medical Center Ambulance Service received a $1,000 community grant from Pine City Wal-Mart Supercenter manager Beth Ialionardo. The money was used to help purchase a Stair Chair to better transport patients and help keep the EMTs from injuring their backs.

25 Years Ago, 1992 A bomb threat at Pine City High School Thursday, Feb. 20, forced evacuation of over 800 students and teachers. When the call to the school came in at 8:22 and again at 8:50 a.m. all evacuees were taken to the National Guard Armory across the street from the high school. A Pine City woman was presented an award at the recent regional convention of Alpha Delta Upsilon Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa from Cambridge Community College. Pam White received honorable mention for her essay titled “Freedom for America’s Future.” It was based on the honors study topic, “The Paradox of Freedom: A Global Dilemma.” It was an important week for the girls basketball team, which challenged both Hinckley-Finlayson and

students Randy Walton, Gene Mattson, Greg Muellner, Carl Unbehaun, Larry Bloom, Patricia Muellner, Robin Fetters, Lori Harris and Naomi Hart.

50 Years Ago, 1967 Paul Mettling found the miniature milk can hidden by the FFA chapter during their annual treasure hunt and won the $75 prize. Mr. and Mrs. Art O’Donnell, Beroun, attended the first Minnesota 4-H Leaders Forum in St. Paul. Gov. Harold LeVander was the speaker. Sharon Jeanne Root, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Root, Pine City, received her wings as an airline stewardess for Frontier Airlines of Denver, Colorado. The Pine City Jaycees have been busy meeting twice a week at the senior citizens center, remodeling and redecorating the building next to the Gamble store.

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Snow clogs the streets Though Pine City is enjoying a spree of unseasonably warm days, it’s good to remember that things can go in the other direction in a hurry – such as when the snow piled high in the streets of Pine City in the aftermath of the St. Patrick’s Day storm of 1917.

East Central in games that could decide the Dragons fate in post-season play. A blistering attack, led by Jeannie Stumne and Jory Johnson gave the Dragons a 13-4 first quarter lead. The locals shot 42 percent from the field for the quarter while holding the Jaguars to 11 percent with a stingy zone defense that contested every shot. The inside strength of Stumne, Christa Holman and Kristen Kozisek forced Hinckley-Finlayson to rely on their perimeter shooting. The Pine City Green Mites hockey team recently placed third in the Wild River playoffs. Coached by Jay Samuelson and assistant Brad Samuelson, team members are Jon Slama, Johnny Samuelson, Nicolas Louden, Teddy Kraft, B.J. Samuelson, Cody Terrill, Adam Tracy, Tom Mattinas, Dana Sachs and Beau Berglund. Pine Technical College students who received scholarships from the Pine City American Legion Auxiliary are Julie Merrill, an accounting student, and Troy Libra, who is in the automotive program. They each received $250. Students who received scholarships of $250 each from Bernick’s Pepsi Cola are Dale Hansen, Edwin R. Olson, Lonny Burgau and Don Grenz. Heath Perkins American Legion Post presented scholarships of $500 each to Pine Technical College

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100 Years Ago, 1917 H. Elkjer disposed of the Family Theatre today to H. N. Turner of Linton, North Dakota who will arrive with his furniture the last of next week or first of the following week. Adolph Wanous captured a wolf while coming from his father’s farm near the head of Cross Lake after about a two hour chase. He spied him first near his home and finally captured him down near the dam. Miss Martha Yanda and John Shambauer were united in marriage by Father Leo at Pine City Monday morning, being attended by Miss Anna Steffek and Norbert Skluzacek.

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The first theft of tires to be reported in this city came on Sunday morning when H. A. Borchers, local shoe dealer, went to his garage to drive the car downtown and found the two front wheels, tires and all missing. Stealing tires is worse than stealing your wife, now that tires are on the “can’t have and can’t buy list.” Just before the mail men were to leave on their trips, fire was discovered in the car of Stanley Wilcox. A cigarette evidently lodged in the front seat and while Stanley was getting his mail together in the post office the butt came to life. A hurried application of water soon quenched the blaze, but not until a neat hole had been burned in the upholstery. No mail had been placed in the car prior to the fire. Jerome Huda, sixth grader at the Sauter School, Pine City, won the $1 prize for his essay on conservation. By issuance of an order, the N. P. depot of Rock Creek will be closed on or about March 1 or as soon thereafter as arrangements can be made and a custodian secured to handle work at the station.

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Pine City Public Schools is joining all public school districts across the state to celebrate School Board Recognition Week to honor local board members for their commitment to Pine City and its children. “It takes strong schools to build a strong community, and these men and women devote countless hours to making sure our schools are helping every child learn at a higher level,” Superintendent Annette Freiheit said. “They make the tough decisions every month and spend many hours studying education issues and regulations in order to provide the kind of accountability our citizens expect.” Freiheit said the key work of school boards is to raise student achievement by: • Creating a vision for what the community wants the school district to be and for making student achievement the top priority;

• Establishing standards for what students will be expected to learn and be able to do; • Ensuring progress is measured to be sure the district’s goals are achieved and students are learning at expected levels; • Being accountable for their decisions and actions by continually tracking and reporting results; • Creating a safe, orderly climate where students can learn and teachers can teach; • Forming partnerships with others in the community to solve common problems; and • Focusing attention on the need for continuous improvement by questioning, refining and revising issues related to student achievement. The members serving the district and their years of service are as follows: Dan Peterson 28.5 years, Steve Odegard 20.5 years, Tim Geisler 20.5 years, Wally Connaker 5 years, Wendy Leibel 5

years, Alicia Ascheman 4.5 years, and Candice Ames 3 years. Some board members share their reason for serving on the Pine City School Board. Wally Connaker: “I have a passion for public education and Pine City Schools. I received an excellent education from Pine City Schools and now I have the time, energy and experience to do my small part to see that every student receives the same quality education.” Dan Peterson: “The short answer is because I’ve been elected to do it. But the motivation to seek re-election as often as I have comes in part from how important I believe a good education system is for a child’s life. I’m also motivated by the hopes and dreams parents and grandparents have for their kids. I recognize that our school plays a big role in the formative years of a young person’s life and we must do our best to assist and

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enhance their efforts. I am honored to have a role in a school district which commits itself to this end.” Wendy Leibel: “I serve on the Pine City School Board because I genuinely care about our community and our students. As a parent of two Pine City students, I know how important it is to bridge the gap between the school district and the community. I serve on the board to focus on student learning while understanding

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how the decisions we make as a board impact our families.” Alicia Ascheman: “I enjoy working with my fellow board members, administrators, teachers, staff and the community to make sure that every Pine City student has the opportunity to receive the best education possible. My hope is that they each leave our schools well prepared to achieve all of their future goals and dreams, and inspired to become lifelong learn-

ers. Candice Ames: “Several years ago I was at a fall Sunday church dinner in a neighboring town. I didn’t know anyone else at my table, but listened with interest as they talked about education. One made the comment, ‘Pine City is a good school.’ Yes, it is a good school! Generations of students, staff, parents and community members have worked to make it so.”

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cense plate: motorcycles; a dealer’s vehicle or vehicle in-transit; a collector’s vehicle with a pioneer, classic car, collector, or street rod license; a vehicle that is of model year 1972 or earlier (not registered as a collector vehicle), and is used for general transportation purpose. License plates cannot be displayed in the front windshield or the rear window; they must be displayed on the front and rear of the vehicle. All plates must be securely fastened to prevent them from swinging, displayed horizontally with the identifying numbers and letters facing outward from the vehicle, and mounted in the upright position. The person driving the motor vehicle shall keep the plate legible, unobstructed, and free from grease, dust, or other blurring material (dirt, mud, snow, etc.) so that the lettering is plainly visible at all times. It is unlawful to cover any assigned letters and numbers or the name of the state of origin of a license plate with any material whatever, including any clear or colorless material that affects the plate’s visibility or reflectivity. This also includes obstructing license plate brackets that block the state of issuance, and tabs. License plates issued to vehicles must display the month of expiration in the lower left corner of each plate and the year of expiration in the lower right corner of each plate. Why do we need to have two license plates? It is the law in Minnesota and from a law enforcement perspective it is safer to have two plates as it helps law enforcement a great deal in properly identifying vehicles for many different reasons. Properly identifying vehicles will help in locating possible impaired drivers, suspects in many different criminal activity events, hit and run and gas drive off vehicles, to name a few. If you happen to lose or damage any of your license plates, order duplicates through the Minnesota Department of Vehicle Services (DVS). When you obtain your new plate(s), secure them to front and/or rear of the vehicle, typically to the bumper, as soon as possible.

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HOCKEY: Hockey supporters weigh pros, cons of possible junior league team FROM PAGE 1 Tickets would cost around $7 per game, with around 25 regular season home games per year. Canfield said that the team would require a locker room, storage for equipment, a laundry area and office space for coaches and staff. “It’s non-negotiable,” he said. “It is a travesty that your high school teams do not have locker rooms. They deserve it.” Currently, the Pine City High School Area Learning Center rents space from the civic center for $69,900 per year. The civic center could re-purpose that space for locker rooms and office space, but would then lose that income from the

school. Canfield’s junior hockey team business plan budgets only $10,000 for locker rooms, offices and ice in year one. Civic Center Board Member Kip Rydberg spoke up at the meeting. Rydberg said the civic center has a cash set aside for upcoming expenses, but pointed out that those expenses will include a new roof at a cost of approximately $350,000, and a similar amount for a new cooling system which they are required to have by 2020. “We’re not against locker rooms,”’ Rydberg said. “I would be happier than heck if something like this happened. But it’s not real easy. If we get our rink shut down, what good is a locker room?”

Other residents expressed concerns that if the junior hockey league team does not meet its financial goals it would push up fees for the youth hockey program. Others spoke in support of bringing a junior hockey league team to Pine City, and said they believed that the community could make it successful, just as it did when the civic center was originally built. Pine City School Superintendent Annette Freiheit said that if bringing in a junior hockey league team would be good for the community they should find a way to make it happen. “One of the things that I discovered about this community is your passion

A weekend way above average Short-sleeve shirts and bicycle rides are probably not what Minnesotans usually expect in the middle of February. But as temperatures hit 60 degrees on Saturday, residents took full advantage of the balmy weather and hit the streets of Pine City to take in the sunshine.

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for your children, whatever it may be,” Freiheit said. “We as adults can pull together to figure out how to make this work. If we need to move our ALC into another location in order to make this happen, I believe we ... can work out the solutions to that.” Canfield said he hopes to buy a home and start a family in Pine City if he finds enough local support for the team. “There are only four tier-two [junior hockey league] teams in Minnesota, and you could put one in Pine City,” Canfield said. “People like us don’t come along every day. We’re willing to ... compromise. How can we make it work?”

WANNA: Predatory offender moves into area FROM PAGE 1

Minnesota Statutes 244.052. This statute authorizes law enforcement agencies to inform the public of a sexual or predatory offender’s release from prison or a secure treatment facility when the Pine County Sheriff’s Office believes that the release of information will enhance public safety and protection. Because of the nature of Wanna’s crimes he is required to register with law enforcement pursuant to Minnesota Statues 243.166 or 243.167. The sheriff’s office pointed out that this notification is not intended to increase fear in the community. Law enforcement believes that an informed public is a safer public. The Pine County Sheriff’s Office may not direct where the offender does or does not reside, nor can the agency direct where he works or goes to school. The sheriff’s office fact sheet also notes that convicted sexual and predatory offenders have always been released to live in communities across Minnesota. It was not until the passage of the Registration Act that law enforcement had an ability to track movement of these offenders after their initial release, and share information about many of these offenders with the public. The fact sheet also points out that threatening, harassing or intimidating a registered offender is unacceptable and such acts could be charged as a crime. Such abuses could potentially end the ability of law enforcement to provide these notifications. If community notification ends the only person who wins is the offender. Many of these offenders derive their power from the opportunity that secrecy provides.

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LUKE MURPHY Luke is a staple to our hockey team. He had a great regular season this year posting 17 wins, a goals against of 2.18 and a save percent of 92%. Luke is only a Junior, but he has already broken the record books in many categories for Dragon Hockey. He will be a big part of our push for the state tournament this year. #TrektotheX Sponsored by:

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Pine City’s boys basketball team had to fight through some adversity this past week, dealing with players missing due to injury and illness, but did so effectively and picked up two more wins. The Dragons are now 16-6 overall, 12-3 in the Great River Conference and 4-2 against section opponents. PINE CITY 85, ISLE 41 Played on Monday, Feb. 13, this game was a make-up after an earlier, weather-related cancellation. The Dragons wasted no time in establishing themselves as the better team and cruised to an easy win. Pine City had five players in double digits as Jake Rademacher and Seth Logan had 13 apiece, Jake Adams had 12, Nick Hansmann 11, and Clay Logan finished with 10. “We played a really nice game overall,” said Dragons head coach Kyle Allen. “A lot of guys contributed. We had our highest graded-out game of the season. Jake Rademacher had a great game with 13 points and 10 rebounds, three assists. Nick Hansmann also had four rebounds, six steals, and four assists with that 11 points. Across the board it was really well done. Riley Palmer also really stepped up with seven points and five rebounds. When our boys are going out and they play within the concepts, these things can happen. We ended the game with 23 steals, 21 assists and 41 rebounds. Those are great numbers for us.” On Thursday, Feb. 16, Pine City would be without three players, including leading scorer Clay Logan, when they faced a Foley Falcons team that was hot on their tails in

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#13 Jake Rademacher takes a leap at a three. Rademacher was one of the top scorers in winning games against both Isle and Foley – “He’s doing a great job doing a little bit of everything,” according to coach Allen.

QRF. As a result, this home game had huge playoff implications. Fortunately for Pine City, Foley was also missing some key players and the Dragons were able to earn a vital win with postseason approaching. PINE CITY 57, FOLEY 46 The Dragons’ three-point heavy style was aided by Falcons defense that continually gave them open looks. Hansmann made six of his 15 shots from outside in this contest, and it was really his shooting that provided the lift the Dragons needed here. Hansmann finished with a team-high 20 points as Pine City built a 25-15 lead at halftime and held on down the stretch. “It was a big win,” said Allen. “We found ourselves a little shorthanded, but I was really proud, the boys stepped up. They didn’t use it as an excuse. Jake Rademacher had another great game too, he ended with nine points, six assists, and six rebounds. He’s doing a great job doing a little bit of everything. Jake Adams also played some big minutes for us and responded real well, hit two threes. Adam Seals also had a big three in the corner, and created mismatches with his athleticism. Quentin Miklya also had his number called and played some big minutes, especially defensively.” The Dragons’ point total was their second-lowest of the season, but they used scrappy defense in a physical game to grind out a much needed win. Pine City has four games remaining, none at home, before the Section 6AA postseason begins. Seeding for the boys will come out on March 4, with section play set to begin March 9.

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Danceline struts their stuff The danceline girls kick up their heels on the home court in February.

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Girls make history with 20 wins BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Pine City’s girls basketball team surpassed a major milestone this past week, becoming the first squad in the history of the program to earn 20 wins in a season. The team went 1-1 in two more games, and sits with a 20-4 record with two regular season games left on the docket. RUSH CITY 66, PINE CITY 45 This contest was played in Rush City on Monday, Feb. 13, and Pine City came ready to challenge the top team in the Great River Conference. The Dragons fought hard, but the Tigers expanded on a ninepoint halftime lead and pulled away in the final eight minutes to earn a 21-point victory. The Dragons will finish the season with a 13-3 record in the conference, while Rush City will be crowned Great River Conference Champions with an undefeated 16-0 record in conference play. “We gave up too many second chance points and turned the ball over too many times to win the game,” said Dragons head coach Ted Hasz. “The kids were playing hard, we just needed to do some of the little things more consistently. Rush City is undefeated (20-0 overall) for a reason. They deserve credit for making things tough on us as well.” The Dragons had several players who really stood out, with great individual performances, including Alison Brown, who turned in a tremendous night on the boards with 15 rebounds to go along with five points. Lily Wilson was Pine City’s leading scorer with 13 points while adding seven assists. Hannah Lorsung

had seven points and three rebounds. Ellie Hasz had seven points and five boards. Grace Langmade finished with six points. “Every time we play we learn a little more about ourselves and what we need to work on to beat the best teams in the state,” added Hasz. “We are getting there.” The Dragons would play next at home on Friday, Feb. 17 and would defeat a solid Pioneers squad to earn their 20th win of the season. Pierz entered on a four game winning streak. PINE CITY 53, PIERZ 47 This was Pine City’s final regular season contest at home, and as such, it was the annual Hoops for Hope game to raise money for cancer research. “The Dragons were successful on the floor as well as off the floor,” said Hasz. “A win over Pierz, the most wins in the history of the program, and we were able to raise funds to help fight cancer. It was a great night. Pine City has been doing a Pink out the Gym event for quite a few years now. It was started by (previous Dragons head coach) Nathan Stoa and his wife Christina.” The early portion of the game saw the Dragons come out breathing fire as they built a 15-point lead. Down 21-6 about eight minutes into the game, Pierz rallied to cut the deficit to three. Pine City would finish the half on a strong run and owned a 35-28 lead at the break. In the second half, the Dragons built the lead back to double digits a few times but had some trouble with turnovers and allowed the Pioneers to keep it close. In the end, Pine City held on for victory and set a school record in the process.

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The game against Pierz Feb. 17 was also Pink Out the Gym night to raise funds for cancer research.

“I was happy we were able to regain our composure and do what we needed to down the stretch to earn the win,” added Hasz. “Our kids have learned how to win and expect to do so. We have come a long way in that area as a couple seasons ago, that was not the case. These kids have worked hard and put in the time. Nothing builds confidence more than preparation.” Wilson was tops on the Dragons with 18 points, going 8-8 from the free throw line, along with four assists, and five steals. Ellie Hasz had nine points and three rebounds. Langmade had a well-rounded game with seven points, five steals and four blocks. Chloe Alleman finished with six points and three boards. “We have two games left before playoffs,” Hasz noted. “We have a few things to work on yet but we are starting to feel pretty ready. We know that we will have to be at our best to advance during the playoffs. These girls are determined and continue to work hard, so anything can happen.” Seeding for the girls will come out on Feb. 24, with section play set to begin March 2.

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#43 Isabelle Aragonez goes in for the lay-up in a hard-earned “W” against a solid Pierz Pioneers team coming in off a four game win streak.

Upcoming hockey section play schedule The Pine City Area Hockey team (#5 seed) will play at Princeton (#4 seed) on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. With a victory they will play on Saturday, Feb. 25 also at 7 p.m. MSHSL ticket prices for section play are Adults $8, Students $5. (Sorry no passes accepted)

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The Flamingos gymnastics team competed at the Section 7A Meet in Big Lake on Saturday, Feb. 18 and came in sixth out of ten teams with several standout individual performances. The biggest moment of the day came from senior Elsie Lundquist, who advanced to state in vault after taking first place with a 9.575, breaking the school record. Becker was crowned Section Champion. “Well it was an emotional roller coaster at the meet on Saturday,” said head coach Jessica Miller. “We started the meet in high spirits with much excitement and anticipation for the day to unfold.” Miller explained that the squad started on bars, where they did well, then moved to beam and then to floor exercise where they had a few wobbles and some weird mishaps. Despite not scoring quite as well as they had hoped on those two apparatuses, the team finished strong on vault and capped off a successful day with Lundquist’s achievement. “Elsie hit the vault of life with her amazing pike tsuk,” explained Miller. “It was really sky high! She broke a school record and took the top spot at the section meet. She will be advancing to State this Saturday, (Feb. 24) at 11 a.m. (at the Sports Pavilion at U of M). She should do well with this vault. We are in a tough section, so I am anticipating that this will be an advantage for her.” Another standout performance belonged to Nevaeh Isackson-Rod, a sophomore who finished ninth place on beam, 13th in vault, and 10th in all around. “Nevaeh had one of the best bar routines all season; it was a great way to end bars for the year,” said Miller. “Then she had an outstanding beam routine. She hit every skill with grace and determination. She ends her routine with an impressive combination, and backhandspring, backhandspring, back full dismount and nailed it. She scored a 9.0 placing ninth, which is a great honor considering the tough section we are in. Nevaeh had a great handspring full vault, scoring a 8.725 and placing 13th overall.” Miller also praised other gymnasts such as Livia Isackson-Rod, Keyara Berube, Ava Tallarico, Kianna Helmin, Steva Perrotti, and Mariah Tayerle for their various performances and excellent efforts. “Overall this season had been a great year for the Flamingos,” said Miller. “They are a great group of girls that are not only great gymnasts, but great students. Our team won the Academic Award for our section with an average GPA of 3.916. Thank you to Sam Isackson and Katie Meier for being the best coaches anyone could ask for. These ladies are so committed to these girls and go above and beyond for them. Thanks for a great season girls, it was filled with accomplishments, many laughs and joy.” The season will continue for Lundquist, who will vault at State on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 11 a.m. at the Sports Pavilion on the campus of the University of Minnesota.

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She is preceded in death by parents, Ken and Carol. Cindy is survived by daughter, Jennifer; grandson, Nathaniel Francis; former husband, Craig; siblings, Carolyn (Bruce) Johnston, Randy (Karen) Thysse; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Cindy’s life will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 25 at Roberts Family Life Celebration Home, 555 SW Centennial Dr., Forest Lake, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. until time of the service. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the family. Arrangements are with Roberts Family Funeral Home; www.robertsfamilyfh.com; 651-464-4422.

Julie (Nyberg-Hunte Fust, age 51, of Pine er) C City and formerly of C Cambridge, Minnesota, p passed away on Feb. 16, 2 2017. She was preceded in d death by parents, Glenn a and Janice Nyberg, and step father Dale Rieck. Julie is survived by husband, Michael; sons, Zain and Beau; step daughters, Amie and Holly; granddaughters, Alyssa, Kailee and Gabriella; sister, Penny (Barry) Dahlin; brother, Rob (Julie) Rieck; nieces, Holly, Erica and Jenna; nephew, Alex; along with a special friend Kathy. Julie was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend. Julie loved her job as a server at Running Aces, watching her sons wrestle, trick/ or treating with her granddaughters, rocking out to Stimulus Package, shopping trips to the casino and spending time at the lake home. Julie was loving, thoughtful, funny and lived life to the fullest. Her family and friends were the center of her heart and life. She will be deeply missed by many. Memorial service was Tuesday, Feb. 21 at Strike Funeral Home – Cambridge Chapel. Online condolences can be made at StrikeFuneral.com.

David H. Haugen David H. Haugen, age 8 of Circle Pines, passed 87 a away Friday, Feb. 17, surr rounded by his family a friends. He was born and i Henriette to Florence in a Hans Haugen. and David graduated from P Pine City High School i 1948. He served in the in U.S. Navy, on the U.S.S Albany and the U.S.S Missouri from ‘49 – ‘53. David married Ethel Alderman in June of ‘53. He retired from Super Valu Co. in ‘89 and opened three supermarkets of his own. Upon his retirement, David became a U of M Master Gardener, dedicating his service to Pine County’s gardening program. He spent much of his time on his beloved family farm in Pine City. His other hobbies included farming, donating his produce, collecting antiques, showing and displaying his gardens and antiques, and especially spending time with family. David was preceded in death by his parents; son, Douglas; and six siblings. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ethel; children, Debra (Tom) Barringer, Nancy (David) Hiem-

Cynthia Susag C Cynthia Susag, age 60 o Pine City, loving mom, of g grandma, sister, passed a away peacefully and une expectedly on Feb. 16, 2 2017. Cindy loved to craft a and her personality was l larger than life.

stra, James; grandchildren, Elise Rose and Andrew Barrringer, Kirsten (David) Vaca, Nathan Hiemstra, Bryan and Sean Haugen; many beloved nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 25 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 9185 N. Lexington Ave., Circle Pines (visitation 9:30 a.m. to time of service). Interment will be in Brook Park at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. The family would like to thank the compassionate staff at Benedictine at Innsbruck. Arrangements are with Holcomb-Henry-Boom-Purcell Funeral Home, Shoreview; www.holcombhenryboom.com; 651-482-7606.

Charles O. Williams Charles O. Williams of McGregor passed away Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, at Riverwood Healthcare Center Hospital in Aitkin at the age of 69. Funeral services for Charlie are at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, with a time of visitation and reviewal one hour prior to the service, all at the Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel; www.funeralandcremationservice.com.

Michael Wirth Michael Wirth of Braham passed away Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, at his home at the age of 69. Funeral services for Michael will be at 3 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 23, with a time of visitation and reviewal Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 5-7 p.m. and also one hour prior to the service, all at the Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel; www. funeralandcremationservice.com.

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Hands for Pine City Outreach Church Meeting at Pine City Library Community Room, 300 5th St. SE Sunday NIGHTS 5-6PM Pastors Julie & Brad Samuelson 320-496-3009 Hands4PC@gmail.com Facebook fan page: Hands for Pine City Existing to be the hands of Jesus to Pine City

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

Henriette Community Church (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.

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

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Grace Baptist Church 1 mile Southwest of Pine City on Fairway Road (next to I-35) 320-629-1374 Pastor Tim W. Stratton 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 11:00 a.m. Preaching Service, 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. 7:30 p.m. Wed. Bible study, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Master Clubs for children ages 4 to 6th grade.

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

550 1st St. NE, Hinckley 320-384-6167 Pastor: Carlos Rodriguez Services, Saturday, 11 a.m. Fellowship lunch 1st and 3rd Saturday following services.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 825 Golf Ave SW, Pine City 320-629-2985 Pastor Fred Hanson Sunday Services: 8 & 9:30 a.m. Sunday School preK-6th grade at 9:30 a.m. Coffee and fellowship between services Wednesday Lenten Services begin March 1 at 4:30 & 6:30 p.m. Soup and sandwich suppers served Wednesdays from 4:30 - 6:30 p.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

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South Pine Baptist Church formerly Trinity Baptist Fellowship Pine City Library Community Room, 300 5th St SE Pine City, MN Pastor Dennis Eng 320-336-9292 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible study at 7p.m. Call for location www.southpinebaptist.com

Trinity Episcopal Church 305 First St. NE, Box 204 Hinckley, MN 55037 320-245-0537 All Sunday services at 10:00 a.m. No services on any 5th Sunday

Zion Lutheran Church 410 Main St. S, Pine City Worship 9 a.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Growing in Grace Preschool Mon-Wed- Fri a.m. Pastor Glen Kleppe 320-629-3683

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SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING Regular Meeting – Tuesday, January 17, 2017 - 10:00 a.m. Board Room, Pine County Courthouse, Pine City, Minnesota Chair Ludwig called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Present were Commissioners Steve Hallan, Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee and John Mikrot, Jr. Also present were Assistant County Attorney Christopher Nippoldt and County Administrator David Minke. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Chair Ludwig called for public comment. There was no public comment. Commissioner Hallan moved to approve the amended Agenda. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Hallan moved to approve the Minutes of the January 3, 2017 Organizational and Regular County Board meeting and Summary for publication. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0. Minutes of Boards, Committees and Correspondence East Central Regional Library Board Minutes – December 12, 2016 Commissioner Chaffee moved to acknowledge the Minutes of Boards, Committees and Correspondence. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Mohr moved to approve the amended Consent Agenda. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0. Approve December, 2016 Cash Balance Fund December 31, 2015 December 31, 2016 Increase(Decrease) General Fund 5,429,219 5,223,442 (205,777) Health and Human Services Fund 763,536 825,047 61,512 Road and Bridge Fund 1,220,274 (362,429) (1,582,703) Land Management Fund 957,993 2,149,920 1,191,928 TOTAL (inc non-major funds) 11,798,455 10,658,711 (1,139,744) Approve Frandsen Bank & Trust and Stearns Bank as Pine County’s depositories. Approve 2016 budget adjustments as follow: Recorder Dept 101 Amount Change in Budget 01.101.5504 15,000 Recorder Fee County from $140,000 to $155,000 01.101.5522 8,000 Recorder Compliance Fee from $68,000 to $76,000 01.101.6666 23,000 Recorder Tech Equip Fund from $85,000 to $108,000 Planning & Zoning Dept 107 01.107.5101 20,000 Zoning Permits from $30,000 to $50,000 01.107.6803 20,000 Program Expense from $20,000 to $40,000 Sheriff Dept 201 01.201.5230 21,000 State Grants from $185,000 to $206,000 01.201.6263 21,000 Prof/Tech Serv from $70,000 to $91,000 Sheriff's Canine Unit Dept 212 01.212.5751 25,000 Canine Unit Revenues from $0 to 25,000 01.212.6379 25,000 Canine Unit Expenditures from $0 to 25,000 Jail Dept 251 01.251.5866 4,000 Booking Fees from $8,550 to $12,550 01.251.6263 4,000 Other Prof/Tech Srvs from $15,750 to $19,750 Solid Waste Dept 391 01.391.5511 2,400 Waste Hauler Fee from $2,800 to $5,200 01.391.6803 2,400 Program Expense from $14,000 to $16,400 Score - Recycling Dept 392 01.392.5051 (107,385) Special Asmnts from $107,385 to $0 01.392.5525 107,385 Tax Collections for Serv from $0 to $107,385 Cross Dept Transfers - General Fund 01.071.6243 (12,000) Elections Ballots & Notices from $64,000 to $52,000 01.074.6803 12,000 AIS Program Expense from $25,000 to $37,000 01.105.6379 (4,000) Assessor Tax Court from $4,000 to $0 01.107.6163 2,000 Zoning PERA from $1,901 to $3,901 01.107.6334 2,000 Zoning Mileage from $1,000 to $3,000 01.105.6202 (2,000) Assessor Postage from $2,800 to $800 01.107.6163 2,000 Zoning FICA from $3,901 to $5,901 Land Fund 22 22.703.5883 1,100,000 FF Property from $776,538 to $1,876,538 22.703.6906 700,000 Apport to Other Govts from $300,000 to $1,000,000 22.703.6940 400,000 Intergov't Pymts from $300,000 to $700,000 Transfer In/Transfer Out 01.801.6905 (500,000) Transfers Out From $0 to $500,000 13.801.5990 500,000 Transfers In From $0 to $500,000 In April, 2011, $500,000 was transferred from the Highway Fund in order to pay for the required 800 Mhz system. Since that time, the Highway Fund has seen the effects and costs associated with a couple of floods together with the implementation of the GASB rule which affected how advanced highway dollars are recognized for financial statement reporting purposes and further impacted the Highway Fund Balance.

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THE COUNTY BOARD ACKNOWLEDGES AND APPROVES THE FOLLOWING EXPENDITURES: 1. Spending down Recorder’s Technology Equipment Fund 2. Awaiting grant reimbursement to offset Dept 206 – State Snowmobile Safety Grant expenditures 3. Awaiting grant reimbursement to offset Dept 208 ATV Grant expenditures 4. Awaiting grant reimbursement to offset Dept 281 Civil Defense expenditures 5. Due to timing of SWCD grant payments and requirement to pay within 30 days, the FY 2017 NRBG funds were sent in October, 2016 6. The Highway Fund saw an increase in expenditures due to the flooding in 2016 some of which was reimbursed by the State, along with two bridge projects not receiving the anticipated $800,000 in bridge bonding money due to legislative inaction. 7. Prisoner boarding fees were $312,000 less than budgeted due to being at or over capacity with our own inmates and therefore the number of State boarders were reduced accordingly. Because we were at capacity, it was necessary to board our prisoners at other locations. 8. Building Fund for Courthouse sun shades, new garage, boilers, etc. Balance at YE 2016 approx. $50,000. 2017 Budget Adjustments 1-17-17 01.392.5051 (107,385) Special Asmts from $107,385 to $0 01.392.5525 107,385 Tax Collections for Serv from $0 to $107,385 Approve cancellation of 2014 outstanding warrants. Acknowledge a $1,000 donation from the New Horizon Thrift Store in Pine City, to be used to help offset expense of K-9 program. Approve the amendment to the contract between the State of Minnesota (MN State Colleges and Universities) on behalf of Pine Technical and Community College Employment and Training Center and Pine County Health & Human Services to provide employment and training services to clients who are recipients of Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) and Diversionary Work Program (DWP). Approve the Pine County Children, Families and Learning Services Collaborative Agreement. Approve the full-time status for Public Health Educator Hailey Freedlund, effective December 28, 2016. Approve the hiring of Jacqueline Smith, Registered Nurse, effective January 18, 2017, C42, Step 3, $23.91 per hour and Adriane Wimmer, Social Worker, effective January 18, 2017, C42, Step 1, $21.36 per hour. Approve Joe Sanders, GIS/Environmental Technician, to attend Intermediate Design and Inspection. Total cost: $741. Approve Kelly Schroeder, Land Services Director, to attend the six-hour Soils Continuing Education course and 12-hour General Continuing Education course. Total cost of the two trainings is $757. Commissioner Chaffee stated the Personnel Committee met January 11, 2017 and made the following recommendations: Jail A. Acknowledge the termination of full-time Corrections Officer Tracy Dixon effective December 18, 2016 and request backfill of position. Pine County Sheriff’s Office A. Acknowledge the resignation of full-time Deputy Sheriff Chad Wiener effective January 3, 2017 and request backfill of position. Health & Human Services A. Acknowledge the termination of full-time Social Worker Malisa Tollefson during her probationary period effective December 13, 2016 and request backfill of position. B. Authorize backfill of full-time Social Worker in children’s service unit due to the transfer of Sarah Norring to the adult services unit. Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to approve the recommendations of the Personnel Committee. Second by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to approve the 2016 Pay Equity Report. Second by Commissioner Hallan. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Hallan to increase inmate boarding fees in the jail for out-of-county boards to $55 per day. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Mohr to approve entering into an agreement with Reliance Telephone, Inc. for inmate texting and authorize the Board Chair to sign. Second by Commissioner Hallan. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to approve Resolution 2017-01 to support a Lower St. Croix major watershed One Water One Plan implementation framework project. Second by Commissioner Hallan. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to schedule the 2017 Truth in Taxation meeting for Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room, Courthouse, Pine City, Minnesota. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Mohr to re-appoint Kari Holmberg (at large member) and Thane Sheetz (District 4 seat) for a second, three-year term, January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2019. Second by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 5-0. With no further business, Chair Ludwig adjourned the meeting at 10:59 a.m. The next regular meeting of the county board is scheduled for February 7, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pine County History Museum, 6333 H C Andersen Alle, Askov, Minnesota. Matthew W. Ludwig, 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 February 23, 2017

MINUTES OF PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING Special Meeting – Strategic Planning Tuesday, January 24, 2017, 9:00 a.m. Pine County Courthouse, Pine City, Minnesota Chair Ludwig called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Present were Commissioners Steve Hallan, Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee, and John Mikrot, Jr. Also present were County Engineer Mark LeBrun, Land Services Director Kelly Schroeder, IT Supervisor Ryan Findell, Probation Director Terry Fawcett, County Sheriff Jeff Nelson, Human Resources Manager Connie Mikrot, University of Minnesota Extension Regional Director Susanne Hinrichs, County Attorney Reese Frederickson, and County Administrator David Minke. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. The Agenda was accepted as presented. 1. 2017 Monthly Themes County Administrator Minke provided an overview of the proposed monthly themes, stating these are a work in progress. Commissioners discussed items they would like to see included. Hallan stated two recreational events which draw people to the county are the Pine County Fair in August and ice climbing at Robinson Park in Sandstone in the winter. He would like to see an economic impact statement on these events. Discussion was held as to promoting the county. 2. 2016 Plan Department Heads and Lead Staff provided an update on the 2016 goals. At 10:07 a.m. Chair Ludwig called a recess. The board reconvened at 10:16 a.m. 3. Department Presentations The following department representatives provided an overview of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats for their departments: Economic Development……………. Robert Musgrove County Attorney……………………. Reese Frederickson County Sheriff …………………… Jeff Nelson Health and Human Services………… Becky Foss Land Services……………………….. Kelly Schroeder Highway…………………………….. Mark LeBrun University of Minnesota Extension… Susanne Hinrichs

Chair Ludwig called a recess for lunch at 12:37 p.m. The board reconvened at 1:14 p.m. Overview of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats continued: Information Technology…………….. Ryan Findell Human Resources…………………… Connie Mikrot Probation……………………………. Terry Fawcett Chair Ludwig called a recess at 2:14 p.m. The board reconvened at 2:19 p.m. 4. Commissioners’ Assessment and Discussion a. The consensus of the commissioners of the three most significant accomplishments of 2016 were: the establishment of the stand-alone Public Health unit, the productive relationship with the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, and the establishment of the Household Hazardous Waste drop off facility. b. Commissioners stated the most important goal which was not met was the Legislative agenda with regard to funding for the out-of-home placements made under the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). c. Commissioners stated the most frustrating issues for 2016 were the length of time for implementation of projects, the budget (lack of funds for needed/mandated programs), and state funding. Commissioner Chaffee left the meeting at 2:33 p.m. 5. County Board Discussion/Direction The following were identified as goals/priorities for further discussion. • Staff/Staffing • Legislative work • Trails (Oberstar segment and comprehensive trail plan) • Garbage (municipals solid waste), recycling, and household hazardous waste • Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe relationships/partnerships • Broadband • Economic Development • Sandstone Building Project • Comprehensive Plan Implementation • Prevention/Education • Intergovernmental Relations (cities, townships, schools, others)

These goals/priorities will be further discussed and worked into a strategic plan. With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 3:08 p.m. Matthew W. Ludwig, Chair Pine County Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, County Administrator Clerk to Pine County Board of Commissioners Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 23, 2017

Chengwatana Township- Election Notice Public accuracy test of optical scan voting equipment will be done on Saturday, March 11, 2017, at 10:00 am at the Chengwatana Townhall, 27136 Forest Road, Pine City. Absentee voting is available by contacting the clerk at 320-6292208. Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Chengwatana Township, County of Pine, State of MN, that the Annual Election of Town Officers and Annual Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2017; at Chengwatana Town Hall. The election hours are from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at which time the voters will elect: One Supervisor – 3 - year term One Treasurer – 2 - year term

Hall. The purpose of the Board of Audit is to review the books for the year of 2016. NOTICE OF ELECTION AND ANNUAL MEETING Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Mission Creek Township, County of Pine, State of MN that the annual election of Township officers and the Annual Town Meeting will be held Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Mission Creek Town Hall, Beroun, MN. The election poll hours will be from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. At which time voters will elect: One (1) supervisor for a three (3) year term. The township annual meeting will commence at approximately 8:15 p.m. to conduct all necessary business as prescribed by law. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given to resi-

Canvass. This meeting will be held at the Mission Creek Town Hall in Beroun, Minnesota. NOTICE OF REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Notice is hereby given to the residents of Mission Creek Township that the board of Mission Creek Township will be holding its annual Reorganizational meeting on Wednesday April 12, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mission Creek Town Hall in Beroun. The regular board meeting will follow at approx. 8:00 p.m. Stacy Hancock, clerk Mission Creek Township Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 16 and 23, 2017

The Board of Canvass will meet immediately following the close of polls. The Chengwatana Township Annual Meeting will commence at 8:05 pm, March 14, 2017, to conduct all necessary business prescribed by law. In case of inclement weather, the election and meeting may be postponed until Tuesday, March 21, 2017. Katy Overtoom Clerk, Chengwatana Township Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 23 and March 2, 2017 MISSION CREEK TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BOARD OF AUDIT Mission Creek Township will hold its annual Board of Audit meeting on Tuesday February 21, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mission Creek Town

dents of Mission Creek Township that a Public Hearing will be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday March 15, 2017 to consider a land use permit application for an automotive repair business to be located at 14683 State Hwy 23; Brook Park, MN. All persons who desire to speak on this issue are encouraged to attend and will be given an opportunity to be heard at this meeting. NOTICE DATE CHANGE FOR REGULAR BOARD MEETING & BOARD OF CANVASS The Board of Canvass will meet at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday March 15, 2017 to canvass the results of the March 14th 2017 election. The regular scheduled board meeting on Wednesday March 8, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. has been rescheduled for Wednesday March 15, 2017 immediately following the Board of

MINUTES OF PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING Special Meeting – Local Government Meeting Wednesday, January 25, 2017, 6:20 p.m. Pine County Courthouse, Pine City, Minnesota Chair Ludwig called the meeting to order at 6:20 p.m. Present were Commissioners Steve Hallan, Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee. Also present was County Administrator David Minke. Commissioner Mikrot was absent (excused). Also present were representatives from various cities and townships in Pine County. The pledge of allegiance was said. Those present introduced themselves. Ben Winchester from the University of Minnesota Extension Service made a presentation titled: Rewriting the Rural Narrative. At 7:45 p.m. the local government officials moved to the County Board Room and discussed local issues. Discussion included the county comprehensive plan, currently scheduled for a public hearing on February 21, 2017. The consensus of the group was to meet again, preferably on a Wednesday in June. The county board chair is to set the meeting date. With no further business, Chair Ludwig adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m. Matthew W. Ludwig, Chair Pine County Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, County Administrator Clerk to Pine County Board of Commissioners Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 23, 2017

NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Pokegama Town Board of Supervisors will meet for their

Annual Board of Audit Meeting and any other pertinent business on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Pokegama Town Hall located at 18336 Town Hall Road, Pine City, Minnesota 55063. All interested residents of Pokegama Township are welcome to attend this meeting. Posted this 16th day of February 2017. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 16 and 23, 2017

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www.pinecitymn.com SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #578 PINE CITY, MINNESOTA 55063 Monday, January 09, 2017 @ 6:30 P.M. Pine City District Office Board Room “Creating Our Future One Student at A Time” The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District No. 578, Pine City, Minnesota, was held at the Pine City District Office Board Room on Monday, January 9, 2017 for the purpose of conducting regular board business. Acting Chairman Peterson called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Upon Roll Call, the following members were present: Wendy Leibel, Candice Ames, Wally Connaker, Alicia Ascheman, Dan Peterson. Absent: Member Odegard, Tim Geisler (in at 6:44 p.m.) Also present was Superintendent Annette K. Freiheit. The Oath of Office was taken by Members Connaker, Geisler, Leibel, and Peterson. Motion by Leibel second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the agenda. Positive Happenings/Presentations/Open Forum: Recognition of the MSBA Award received by Board Member, Wally Connaker, for completing 300 or more hours of MSBA sponsored meetings and activities. Organization of the School Board for 2017 Acting Chairman Peterson called for Board Chair nominations. Member Connaker nominated Member Peterson as Board Chair second by Ames. Motion by Geisler second by Leibel to cast a unanimous ballot and carried to re-elect Member Peterson as Board Chair 2017. Chairman Peterson called for Board Vice-Chair nominations. Member Ames nominated Member Geisler as Board Vice-Chair second by Connaker. Member Leibel nominated Member Ascheman, no second. Motion by Connaker second by Ames to cast a unanimous ballot and carried to re-elect Member Geisler Board Vice-Chair 2017. Chairman Peterson called for Board Clerk nominations. Member Leibel nominated Member Connaker as Board Clerk second by Ames. Motion by Geisler second by Ames to cast a unanimous ballot and carried to re-elect Member Connaker Board Clerk 2017. Chairman Peterson called for Board Treasurer nominations. Member Geisler nominated Member Odegard as Board Treasurer second by Connaker. Motion by Leibel second by Geisler to cast a unanimous ballot and carried to re-elect Member Odegard Board Treasurer 2017. Motion by Geisler second by Ames and carried unanimously to set the School Board Meetings Dates for 2017 as follows: Monday, January 09, 2017 Regular School Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. (Second Monday) Monday, February 13, 2017 Regular School Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. (Second Monday) Monday, March 13, 2017 Regular School Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. (Second Monday) Monday, April 10, 2017 Regular School Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. (Second Monday) Monday, May 08, 2017 Regular School Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. (Second Monday) Monday, June 12, 2017 Regular School Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. (Second Monday) Monday, July 10, 2017 Regular School Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. (Second Monday) Monday, August 14, 2017 Regular School Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. (Second Monday) Monday, September 11, 2017 Regular School Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. (Second Monday) Monday, October 09, 2017 Regular School Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. (Second Monday) Tuesday, November 14, 2017 Regular School Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. (Second Tuesday) Monday, December 12, 2017 Regular School Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. (Second Monday) Committee Assignments Committee Name Committee Representative a. Facility Steering Committee Steve Odegard, Tim Geisler, Dan Peterson b. Teacher Contract Tim Geisler, Dan Peterson, Steve Odegard c. MSBA Legislative Liaison Alicia Ascheman, Candice Ames d. Classified Staff Contract Wally Connaker, Wendy Leibel, Steve Odegard e. Activities Committee Dan Peterson, Wally Connaker f. Confidential Staff Contract Steve Odegard, Wally Connaker, Dan Peterson g. ECMECC (ITV) Tim Geisler h. Transportation Committee Wally Connaker, Dan Peterson i. MN State High School League Wally Connaker j. SCRED Wendy Leibel, Tim Geisler k. Administration Contract Dan Peterson, Steve Odegard, Wally Connaker l. MREA Steve Odegard, Tim Geisler m. Summer Recreation Steve Odegard n. Pine City Civic Center Board Wally Connaker o. World’s Best Workforce Committee Wendy Leibel, Alicia Ascheman p. Insurance Committee Dan Peterson, Alicia Ascheman q. TIES Committee Wendy Leibel r. Continuing Education Committee Alicia Ascheman, Candice Ames s. Policy Committee Wendy Leibel, Alicia Ascheman t. American Indian Education Committee Candice Ames Motion by Connaker second by Ascheman and carried unanimously to set board salaries for the same amount they have been since 2003 for 2017 as follows: Chair: $620 /Year Clerk: $600 / Year Treasurer: $520 / Year Meeting Compensation: $90.00 for regular monthly meetings $30 per hour (1 hour minimum) additional board or committee meetings $200 per day daily conventions Motion by Leibel second by Geisler and carried unanimously to approve the consent agenda for the 2017 organization of the School Board. 1. Authorize Superintendent and/or Business Manager to make short-term investments, deposits, transfers, withdrawals and electronic funds transfers between designated financial institutions. Authorize the Superintendent and/ or Business Manager to make wire transfers of school district funds to approved financial institutions. Authorize the

Superintendent and/or Business Manager to lease, purchase, and contract for goods and services within the general budget categories pursuant to MS123B.52, Subd.2 2. Designate the following financial institutions and any named by their investment service department as official depositories: Stearns Bank, Frandsen Bank, Minnesota School District Liquid Asset Fund, and PMA Financial Network. 3. Designate the following financial institutions and any named by their investment service department as official investment financial institutions: PMA Financial Network, Ehler’s Investment Partners, and PFM/Minnesota Liquid Asset Fund. 4. Designate Ratwik, Roszak, & Maloney P.A. as school district’s attorney 5. Designate Pine City Pioneer as official newspaper 6. Designate Ehlers and Associates as financial advisor for the school district 7. Designate Food Service Director as “responsible authority” for Child Nutrition Programs 8. Designate Stephanie Lorsung & Joanne Blake as LEA Representatives in filing applications for Title I and II funds for fiscal year 2017-2018. 9. Continue membership in the Pine County Children’s Collaborative. 10. Continue membership in ECMECC Interactive Cable Board 11. Grant administration authority to issue weekly vendor checks. 12. Grant Superintendent and/or Business Manager the authority to spend within confines of the budget. 13. Designate David Jackson as the LEA Homeless Liaison. Motion by Leibel second by Ascheman and carried unanimously to approve the consent agenda. (a) Approve the December 12, 2016 regular minutes. (b) Approve the December bills to date as listed. (c) Approve the following electronic fund transfers: Date Amount Transfer from Transfer to Description 15-Dec $290,000.00 MN TRUST MSDLAF+ LIQUID PAYROLL 23-Dec $300,000.00 MN TRUST MSDLAF+ LIQUID PAYROLL 27-Dec $500,000.00 MN TRUST STEARNS BANK CASH FLOW The administration recommends that the School Board approve the resignations of the following staff: (d) Devin Danielson, Head Volleyball Coach, effective 12/20/16. (e) Trisha Ouverson, Title I Paraprofessional, effective 1/18/17. The administration recommends that the School Board approve the employment of the following staff: (f) Jason Rademacher, 4th quarter Unified Workout Supervisor, (Step 3), at an annual salary of $775, effective 3/20/16. (g) Lynn Sauter, Long Term SPED Paraprofessional, (Step 1, Lane 7), $15.57 per hour, 6.75 hours per day, effective 1/3/17. as established in the prevailing Staff Agreement. Motion by Geisler second by Ascheman and carried unanimously to approve the Treasurer’s/Cash Flow Report Update. Motion by Ascheman second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the changes to Policy 000. Motion by Leibel second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the changes to Policy 404. Motion by Geisler second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the changes to Policy 405. Motion by Ascheman second by Leibel and carried unanimously to approve the changes to Policy 412.1. Motion by Ames second by Geisler and carried unanimously to approve the changes to Policy 417. Motion by Ames second by Geisler and carried unanimously to approve the changes to Policy 418. Motion by Leibel second by Ascheman and carried unanimously to approve the changes to Policy 421. Motion by Geisler second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the changes to Policy 423. Member Connaker introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: Resolution to Amend The Health Reimbursement Arrangement The undersigned hereby takes the following board action with respect to the Pine City Public Schools (“Employer”) Health Reimbursement Arrangement (“HRA”) WHEREAS, the Employer maintains an Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement which provides a tax-free vehicle to use for the reimbursement of qualified health care expenses; and WHEREAS; As a result of the release of Revenue Ruling 2015-87, the Employer’s third party administrator, Educators Benefit Consultants, LLC, has provided an Amendment and Summary of Material Modifications which outlines the changes made by the IRS to Health Reimbursement Arrangements in general; and WHEREAS; the changes outlined in the Summary of Materials Modifications afford the Employer an opportunity to make decisions with respect to the implementation and administration of the current HRA plan. As a result, the Employer’s third party administrator has provided the Employer with a revised Adoption Agreement and revised Plan Document in order to take advantage of the HRA plan to the fullest extent provided for by the recent ruling; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Employer hereby wishes to take action to amend the Health Reimbursement Arrangement in order to implement features provided for within IRS Notice 2015-87 and Final Regulations jointly issued on November 18, 2015, by the Department of Treasury, the Department of Labor and the Department of Health and Human Services upon execution of this document. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appropriate designees of the Employer are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver all documents necessary for the proper amendment of the plan to ensure that the plan hereby approved is in effect by January 1, 2017. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Geisler and upon a roll call Vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Geisler, yes, Leibel, yes, Ames, yes, Connaker, yes, Ascheman, yes, Peterson, yes. and the following voted against the same: None. Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. POLICY REVIEW 2nd reading of policies 406, 416, 420.1, 424.1, 425, 428, 613, 625 Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Wally Connaker, Clerk Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 23, 2017

NOTICE Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Pokegama Township, Pine County, State of Minnesota that the Annual Election of the Officers and Annual Township Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 14th 2017 in case of inclement weather, the Annual Election and Meeting will be postponed until the third Tuesday in March and will be notice on WCMP Radio Station and posted at the Town Hall. The Election Polls will be open from 10:00 am until 8:00 p.m. at which time the voters will elect: Supervisor A: Three Year Term Supervisor E: Three Year Term The Annual Meeting will commence at 8:15 p.m. to conduct all necessary business prescribed by law. The Annual Meeting and the Annual Election will be held at the Pokegama Town Hall located at 18336 Town Hall Road, Pine City, Minnesota 55063 The Board of Canvass will meet on Tuesday, March 14th 2017 at the conclusion of business but prior to the adjournment of the 2017 Annual Meeting to certify the election results. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 23 and March 2, 2017

MN, Pine County for furnishing all equipment, labor, and materials for the following: roof repair Bids must be submitted in duplicate and shall be addressed and delivered in an opaque envelope marked, “Sealed Bid 2017 Roof Repair” with the name of the bidder showing, no later than 2:00 p.m., March 23rd, 2017. Bids received after this time will be returned unopened. Bids shall be delivered to: Jill Nolan Pine City Public Schools 1400 Main Street South Pine City, MN 55063 Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond or certified check from a solvent bank in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the bid, payable to the Owner, as security that if awarded the work, the bidder will sign a contract. All Contractors shall attend a mandatory pre-bid conference to inspect the job site and to ensure comprehension of the specifications. Specifications shall be distributed at the time of the pre-bid meeting, March 9th @ 10:00am, Pine City Elementary School. Contractors who do not attend the pre-bid conference shall be disqualified from bidding. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive informalities or irregularities and enter into such contract or contracts as deemed in the best interests of Pine City Public Schools. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 23 and March 2, 2017

Royalton Township Notice of: Public Accuracy Test, Absentee Voting, Election of Officers, Annual Meeting & Board of Canvass The Clerk’s Office will be open for absentee voting for the Annual Township Election on Saturday, March 11, 2017, from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm (noon); at Town Hall, or by appointment with Clerk. Public accuracy test of optical scan voting equipment will be done on Saturday, March 11, 2017, at 12:00 pm (noon), at Royalton Town Hall; 6052 Royalton Road; Braham MN Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Royalton Township, County of Pine, State of MN, that the Annual Election of Town Officers and Annual Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2017; at Royalton Town Hall. The Election Poll hours are from 12:00 pm (noon) to 8:00 pm, at which time the voters

will elect: One Supervisor – 3 - year term One Treasurer – 2 - year term One Clerk – 1 - year term In case of inclement weather, the election and meeting may be postponed until the third Tuesday in March. The Royalton Township Annual Meeting will commence at 8:15 pm, March 14, 2017, to conduct all necessary business prescribed by law. The Board of Canvass will meet immediately following the Annual Meeting. Given under my hand this 3rd day of February, 2017: Clerk, Roberta Folkestad Township of Royalton 320-396-2982 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 16 and 23, 2017 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Pine City Public Schools ISD #578 – 2017 Parking Lot Improvements – Pine City High School Date: February 23, 2017 Owner: Pine City Public Schools Independent School District 578 1400 Main Street South Pine City, MN 55063 Contact: Mark Hatfield 320-629-4010 Engineer: Larson Engineering, Inc. 3524 Labore Road White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Contact: Greg Buchal 651-481-9120 Pine City Public Schools will receive sealed bids for work to reconstruct, repair and seal coat the existing parking lot and bus drive at Pine City High School. Sealed Bids will be received by the Owner until 2:00 p.m, local time, Thursday March 16, 2017; at the District Office located at 1400 Main Street South, Pine City, MN 55063. Bids submitted after that time will be returned unopened. Bids will be publicly opened all bidders are welcome to attend. Bids may not be withdrawn or modified within 60 days after Bids are opened. The Owner’s intent of award or judgment will be announced within that period. The complete form shall be without alterations, additions, or erasures. All bids shall be on a lump

sum basis. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids or bid items and to waive any irregularities in the bids. Copies of the Bidding Documents are on file and available for inspection at Larson Engineering, Inc., 3524 Labore Road, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. Paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained at the office of Larson Engineering, Inc. upon payment of $100.00 for each set. Electronic files of the bid documents are also available from Larson Engineering free of charge. Bid documents will be available after February 22, 2017. A pre-bid conference will not be held. However, contractors are welcome to visit the High School site at their convenience. Please check in at the school office if visiting the High School during regular school hours. Pine City High School is located at 1400 Main Street South in Pine City, Minnesota. Make Bids on the bid form supplied in the Project Manual. No oral, telegraphic, emailed or telephonic proposals or modifications will be considered. Submit with each bid, a certified check or acceptable bidder’s bond payable to Independent School District #834 in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid. In addition, verification of compliance with MN Statue Chapter 16C.285 regarding Responsible Contractor shall be submitted with the Bid Form. The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Performance Bond. The Owner requires Final Completion of the project on or before August 25, 2017. The Owner may make investigations as deemed necessary to determine the qualifications and ability of the Bidders to perform the work. The Owner reserves the right to reject Bids in whole or in part, and to waive bidding informalities or irregularities. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 23 and March 2, 2017 REQUEST FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received by Pine City Public Schools, Pine City,

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DATE: January 31, 2017 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: 1. Date of Mortgage: May 12, 2008 2. Mortgagor: Adam Sarvela and Erin Fitzsimmons, Both Single 3. Mortgagee: Members Cooperative Credit Union as successor to Lake State Federal Credit Union 4. Recording Information: Mortgage recorded October 10,

2008, as Document No. A 475825, in the Office of the County Recorder of Pine, Minnesota 5. Assignments of Mortgage: None 6. Tax parcel ID: 40.5442.000 7. Legal description of the property: Lot 1, Block 2, Mortenson’s 1st Addition, Pine County, Minnesota. (Abstract) 8. The physical address of the property: 502 1st Street NE, Hinckley, MN 55037 9. The person holding the Mortgage is not a transaction agent. 10. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied. 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. 11. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $93,178.10. 12. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is $91,239.45. 13. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff at public auction at 10 a.m. April 27, 2017 at the Sheriff’s Office, 635 Northridge Dr. NW, Pine City, MN. 14. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representa-

tives or assigns is six (6) months after the date of sale. 15. If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, 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 is 11:59 p.m. on October 27, 2017. 16. 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 of Mortgagee: Members Cooperative Credit Union Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee: /s/Sarah Whiting, Esq. #0392034 101 14th Street Cloquet, MN 55720 (218) 878-3649 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9 and 16, 2017

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Graduates Kasha Wallace of Askov received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a minor in communication, media and rhetoric at the University of Minnesota, Morris. Miranda Brackenbury of Pine City graduated from The College of St. Scholastica with a Master of Science in Teaching during the fall 2016 commencement ceremony.

Dean’s list Eric Osterdyk of Pine City has been named to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester. Sadie Peterson of Brook Park was named to the high honors list at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, having earned between a 3.99 to 3.75 grade point average for fall semester 2016.

Arlene Wiberg 90th birthday party Please join us for a birthday party for Arlene Wiberg on Saturday, March 11 from 1-4 p.m. at Living Hope Christian Church in Pine City.

Admission Jacqueline Crawford of Pine City has been accepted for admission for the 2017-18 academic year at Luther College. Crawford has been awarded the Martin Luther Award.

FROM PAGE 13 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Other Civil: Quiet Title Court File No. 58-CV-17-77 SUMMONS IN ACTION TO QUIET TITLE James T. Johnson, a single person; Plaintiff, v. John D. O’Brien and Odessa L. O’Brien, husband and wife; the unknown heirs of John D. O’Brien and Odessa L. O’Brien, if any; P. B. Madison, Jr. and Sybil B. Madison, husband and wife; the unknown heirs of P.B. Madison, Jr. and Sybil B. Madison, if any; Robert J. Knapp and Helen A. Knapp, husband and wife; the unknown heirs of Robert J. Knapp and Helen A. Knapp, if any; Jacqueline Schmidtke; Robert Knapp, Jr.; Jack W. Ruby (deceased); Suzanna M. Ruby a/k/a Suzanne M. Ruby; Jack G. Ruby and Deborah Ruby; Thomas L. Ruby and Ann Marie Ruby; Robert M. Ruby and Sue A. Ruby; the unknown heirs of Jack W. Ruby, if any; Security State Bank of Askov, n/k/a NorthviewBank; Catherine D. (Langanki) Hinze; the unknown spouse and heirs of Catherine D. (Langanki) Hinze, if any; Karen L. Johnson (deceased)a/k/a Karen Lesley Johnson; the unknown heirs of Karen L. Johnson, if any; Timber Ridge, Inc., AND ALL OTHER PERSONS, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN, Defendants. THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS. 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: John M. Cabak CABAK LAW, LLC 243 Main Street S 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. REAL PROPERTY. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Pine County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: The unsurveyed North ½ of the Northwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼, Section 23, Township 42 North, Range 16 West The object of this action is to award judgment quieting title in the name of the Plaintiff, and to determine that the Defendants have no further right, title, or interest in the above-described real property. NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. §557.03, the Plaintiff hereby gives notice that no personal claim is being made against any of the defendants. However, if Defendants unreasonably defend the action, Plaintiff is requesting an order of the court directing that the defendants shall pay costs and attorney fees to Plaintiff. CABAK LAW, LLC Dated: February 9, 2017 John M. Cabak Attorney for Plaintiff 243 Main Street S Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-2529 Attorney Reg. #0388929 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 16, 23 and March 2, 2017

PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Feb. 13 - 19 Theft, burglary, vandalism

Feb. 13, 6:27 p.m., report of vehicle exterior damage, 10th St./5th Ave., Pine City south. Feb. 14, 8:07 a.m., report of vehicle theft/attempt, 5th St., Pine City south. Feb. 16, 4:16 p.m., report of theft, Main St., Pine City south. Feb. 17, 7:42 a.m., report of vehicle theft/attempt, Mayberry Ave., Rock Creek east. Feb. 17, 3:39 p.m., report of damage to property, 566th St., Rock Creek west. Feb. 17, 11:59 p.m., report of theft, Clint Rd., Royalton Twp. Feb. 19, 11:36 a.m., report of burglary, Canalville Ln., Pokegama Twp. west. Feb. 19, 8:31 p.m., report of driveoffs, 8th St., Pine City north.

Miscellaneous

Feb. 13, 4:39 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 2nd Ave./7th St., Pine City south. Feb. 14, 1:42 p.m., report of customer trouble, 5th St., Pine City south. Feb. 15, 1:35 p.m., report of disturbance, Johnson Ave., Pine City south. Feb. 15, 4:28 p.m., report of harassment, Government Rd., Pine City Twp. west. Feb. 15, 6:33 p.m., report of assault, Main St., Pine City south. Feb. 16, 12:35 p.m., report of crank 911 calls, Henriette Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Feb. 17, 8:22 a.m., report of suspicious activity, 8th Ave., Pine City south. Feb. 17, 6:15 p.m., report of suspicious activity, Amber Ln., Pokegama Twp. west. Feb. 17, 8:10 p.m., report of assault, Main St., Pine City south. Feb. 18, 2:34 a.m., report of suspicious activity, 13th St., Pine City south. Feb. 18, 4:45 p.m., report of customer trouble, Homestead Rd., Pokegama Twp. east.

Fires and accidents

Feb. 18, 7:38 p.m., report of ﬁre alarm, 6th Ave., Pine City south. Feb. 18, 8:34 p.m., report of grass ﬁre,

Auburn Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Feb. 18, 11:50 p.m., report of miscellaneous ﬁre, 5th Ave., Pine City north. Feb. 19, 12:11 p.m., report of grass ﬁre, I-35, Rock Creek west.

Jail roster Feb. 13, Treyvontae Jamal Acqu Fleming, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, disturb- disorderly conduct. Feb. 13, Sampson Philip Gagne, warrant, remand-hold, assault- terrorist threats reckless dis...; disturb- interfere with 911 call. Feb. 13, Lucille Rose Kingbird, warrant, under sentence, drugs- 5th degreeposs/procure/control su... Feb. 13, Tyler James Kingsley, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, stolen property- receive- other property$250... Feb. 13, John Thomas Pedersen, warrant, remand-hold, burglary- 2nd degree- res- forced- unknown... Feb. 13, Habibo Omar Dirie, awaiting trial/court, remand- RPR, probable cause, fleeing police officer in motor...; traffic- reckless driving. Released Feb. 15. Feb. 13, Horace Darin Otis, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, trafficDUI- 3rd degree driving...; accidentsdriver fails to... Released Feb. 15. Feb. 13, Marleisha Janeen Hobbs, hold for other agency, theft- take/ use/transfer movable... Released Feb. 14. Feb. 13, Megan Dale Jerry, warrant, Pine County writ, drugs- 5th degreepossess sche... Released Feb. 14. Feb. 13, Travis Joseph Lemay, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-RPR, govt- obstruct legal process- inter... fleeing police officer; assault- domestic assault- misd., terrorist threats reckless d... Released Feb. 14. Feb. 13, Mia Nicole St John, warrant, Pine County writ, assault- 5th degree- inflict or attempt bod... Released Feb. 14. Feb. 13, James Theodore Deschampe, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, disorderly conduct- offensive/abus... Released Feb. 13. Feb. 14, Robert John Clemens, under

sentence, drugs- 5th degree- possmarijuana; traffic- DUI- 1st degree. Feb. 14, Dustin Michael Gerard, probation violation, remand-hold, harassment; restraining order- vio... Feb. 14, Ryan Phillip Schwintek, warrant, remand-hold, assault- terrorist threats reckless dis... trafficDUI- 4th degree .08 or more in 2... remand-bail, violate no contact order- within 1... Feb. 14, Jason Kevin Shea, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, trafficdriving after revocation; drugs- 5th degreeposs...; domestic abuse no contact order-V... Feb. 14, Roxanne Nicole Berggren, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assault- domestic assault- misd. Released Feb. 16. Feb. 14, Katrina Lenae English, warrant, Pine County warrant, under sentence, disorderly conduct- brawling or fi... disturb an assem...; hold for other agency, theft- take/use/transfer movable... Released Feb. 16. Feb. 14, Timothy Adam Benjamin, Pine County warrant, no days - sent com, fleeing police officer in motor vehicle. Released Feb. 15. Feb. 14, Karen Lynn Eaton, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, assault- 1st degree- great bodily harm- fami... Released Feb. 15. Feb. 14, Patrick James Frank, hold for other agency, disturb- disorderly conduct. Released Feb. 15. Feb. 15, Bruce Allen Bellanger, warrant, remand-hold, theft- take/use/ transfer movable pro... Feb. 15, Kenneth Louis Dallessandro, awaiting trial/court, under sentence, govt- false name or DOB- fictitious; hold for other agency, fraud- financial trans card fraud...; drugs- 5th degreepossess schedu... Feb. 15, Nicholas Ryan Myrvold, warrant, under sentence, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree. Feb. 15, Duke Lloyd Roseland, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, trafficDUI- 3rd degree, DUI- 3rd degreealcohol conc over... driving after suspension, DUI- 4th degree .08 or more in 2... DUI of alcohol; fleeing police officer; disturb- disorderly conduct, disorderly conduct- offensive/ abusiv...; criminal damage property-

4th degree; trespassing- building or dwelling- M... Feb. 15, Cory Tyrell Schleret, warrant, remand-bail, drugs- 4th degreesale- schedul... Feb. 15, Kathryn Lynn Schloesser, warrant, under sentence, forgerycheck forgery- $250 or more... offer or pass counterfeited... Feb. 15, Daniel Jay Dean Jr., hold for other agency, traffic- insurance- no proof; domestic abuse no contact order... Released Feb. 17. Feb. 15, Kristi Mccol Peel, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-RPR, domestic abuse- violate order for... Released Feb. 17. Feb. 15, Alexander Thomas Petroselli, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-bail, assault- domestic assault- misd. Released Feb. 17. Feb. 15, Mary Jeanette Nelson, warrant, Pine County warrant, remandRPR, drugs- 5th degreeposs/ procure/control... probation/parole violation, drugs- 5th degreepossess sche... Released Feb. 16. Feb. 15, Randall Wayne Nickaboine Jr., hold for other agency, trespassing- business. Released Feb. 16. Feb. 15, Cassandra Marie Saarela, Pine County warrant, no days - sent com, theft- $500 or less- M... Released Feb. 16. Feb. 16, Kia Lee, warrant, remand-hold, assault- domestic assault- GM. Feb. 16, Jacob Richard Stauffer, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedu...; remand-bail, check forgery- make or alter a check; give court official false name/DOB...; domestic abuse- violate order for... Feb. 16, Nickolas Alan Habisch, Pine County warrant, trafficdriver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released Feb. 17. Feb. 16, Jeremy James Martin, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable cause, govt- OFP violation- misd. Released Feb. 17. Feb. 16, Wendy Louise Holm, book and release, summons, traffic- DUI4th degree- schedule 1 or 2... cont subst...; obstruct legal process- interfere... Released Feb. 16. Feb. 17, Curtis Lee James Fairbanks,

awaiting trial/court, probable cause, govt- smuggle- contraband into prison; drugs- 5th degreeposs...; hold for other agency, disturb- disorderly conduct. Feb. 17, Charles Theodore Scott, Pine County warrant, traffic- DUI- 4th degree .08 or more in 2... Feb. 17, Candice Jean Skinaway, Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedu... Feb. 17, Ernest Benito Sylvis, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, trafficdriver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety; drugs- 5th degreeposs... Feb. 18, Daniel Robert Grunwald, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degreeposs... Feb. 18, Tyrone Kristofer Tauzell, Pine County warrant, assault- 2nd degree- dangerous weapon...; weapon- poss- dangerous weapon- pointing...; drugs- distribute- simulated cont sub... Feb. 18, Cory Matthew Thompson, Pine County warrant, vehicle- theft$1001 or greater- F... Feb. 18, Sheila Renee Wager, Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degreeposs...; theft- take/use/transfer movable pro... Feb. 18, Elliot Dean Gillis, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, trafficDUI- 2nd degree driving... Released Feb. 19. Feb. 19, Blair Thomas Brown, Pine County warrant, traffic- DUI- 2nd degreealcohol conc over... Feb. 19, Adam Joseph Gossel, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assault- domestic assault- misd. Feb. 19, Sergio Men Kangas-Capitaine, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, trafficdriving after revocation. Released Feb. 20. Feb. 19, Chadwick Steven Golly, Pine County warrant, trafficdriver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released Feb. 19.

There have been 308 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2017.

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American Legion National Commander Charles Schmidt made a stop in Pine City on Feb. 8 as part of his four day tour of 10 Legion posts across Minnesota. Schmidt began his tour with a dinner meeting at the American Legion post in Bagley on Monday, Feb. 6, and he wound up his tour with a dinner meeting at the Mound Post on Thursday, Feb. 9. An “Awareness Walk” was also held in Elk River on Wednesday, Feb. 8. The Pine City American Legion Post was filled with visitors on Feb. 8, who came out to meet the national commander and enjoy lunch at the post. Schmidt, who was elected commander of the 2.2 million member organization this past year, served in the Air Force, retiring after 28 years including time in Vietnam. He is a member of Burns Post 63 in Oregon, where he had a second career as a federal credit union employee. He was Oregon Department Commander and was a National Executive Committeeman for 11 years. The Minnesota American Legion has 80,000 members in nearly 550 posts

throughout the state. It acts as a watchdog for veterans’ rights, but is also heavily involved in Minnesota communities through such programs as baseball, Boys State and Girls State, Legionville School Safety Patrol School, Scouting and many other projects. To welcome Schmidt to Pine City, the members read together the preamble to the constitution of the American Legion. “For God and Country, we associate ourselves together for the following purposes: To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in the Great Wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and good will on earth; to safeguard and transmit to Posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.”

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Puppy love Buddy the dog got into the holiday spirit last week, wishing all of Pine City a happy Valentine’s Day.

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Schmidt posed with members of the Pine City American Legion by the Legion Honor Guard’s new van, which will be used to transport honor guard members to funerals and other local and regional events. Also pictured (l-r) are: American Legion National Commander Rick Watts, Larry Engman, Larry Setterlund, Dewayne Wilkenson, Scott Jeanson, Charlie Hirsch, Rob Severson and Marly Olson.

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A hard-working crew of volunteers spent dozens of hours to turn the donated van into a source of pride for the Honor Guard. Signs Plus Banners donated printing, Orafol donated materials for the van, and work was completed at Colors By Craig south of Pine City.