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Sheriff’s makes bid to bring back K-9 program BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

The Pine County Sheriff’s Office is planning to bring the K-9 program back to Pine County, and Chief Deputy Paul Widenstrom – a former K-9 officer – is helping lead the effort. “I can say that when I was the K-9 handler for a few years I had a few instances where just the barking of the dog alone was enough to get people to surrender peacefully, where you didn’t have that confrontation,” Widenstrom said. “They’re just an invaluable tool in my opinion.” The dog will be trained for what law enforcement calls “street work,” which mostly involves tracking or locating

people, but it’s not just suspects in a crime the dogs are looking for. “Previously we used the dogs to help locate kids who were lost, or hunters that were lost in the woods, and help track them down,” Widenstrom said. “And then, the dog is also going to be trained for drug detection. In the years previously, we would go to the school districts at the request of the school. And it keeps the students going, ‘Oh, I guess we can’t have those kinds of things.’” The dogs can help with searching in more ways than one. “They can get into a lot of places that some of the deputies can’t,” he said. “You get someone hiding up in the attic SEE K-9, PAGE 15

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Pine County Chief Deputy Paul Widenstrom accepts a $2,500 donation from New Horizon Thrift Store toward a new K-9 unit for the sheriff’s office.

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Deadly crash on I-35

New Pine Community Food Shelf director knows what it’s like on both sides of the counter BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

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An Isanti man was killed in a crash on Interstate 35 near Sandstone early Saturday morning – one of three crashes reported on the highway in Pine County this past week. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, at 2:56 a.m. on Jan. 30, Nicholas W. Rickard, 26, of Isanti was in a 2002 Honda Civic that was disabled in the lanes of traffic on an icy I-35. His vehicle was broadsided by a 2016 Toyota Sienna minivan driven by Benjamin T. Bargabus, 40, of Redondo Beach, California. Rickard did not survive the injuries received in the crash. Bargabus’ condition was listed by the Minnesota State Patrol as “Not Documented.” SEE CRASHES, PAGE 15

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HOOPS basketball a halftime hit Young HOOPS players took to the high school court during halftime at the girls varsity squad’s Jan. 26 game against Braham – which the Dragons won 56-55. More on Page 12.

New Pine Community Food Shelf Director Twyla Christian doesn’t just empathize with clients of the food shelf – she’s been there herself. “I was a former client of the food shelf,” Christian said. “I understand what it’s like to have your house repossessed, to have financial difficulties, to really wonder where a meal is going to come from. And to feel humble sitting in the waiting room waiting for a box of food, and then to go home and have your family excited to look through it. I understand what it’s like to be on the other side of the door. I think that will only help me to serve our clients better.” Christian was

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hired on Dec. 1 to take over day to day operations of the food shelf, as one of only two employees, and coordinator of 60 volunteers. She said those volunteers are a constant source of inspiration for her. “This is such a great group of people,” Christian said. “They come in, usually on a regular schedule. Many of them are retired, older people. And they work tirelessly for their two-hour SEE FOOD SHELF, PAGE 15

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City mulls pricey public works improvements BY HENRY FISCHER NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Nearly four million dollars of water, sewer and street improvements are on the horizon in Pine City, and it’s not clear how the city will pay for it all. Public Works Supervisor Maury Montbriand presented his wish list of projects to the City Council, noting that two major projects need to be done in the next year or two. The city needs to reconstruct underground utilities in connection with the CSAH 8 street construction project next year, at an estimated cost of $550,000. In addition, the city needs to rehabilitate or replace the main sewage lift station at a cost of $2 million. This project will require further study, Montbriand said, because it is not clear whether the city or the railroad owns the land the lift station is sitting on. It involves replacing water and sewer pipes under and across the Snake River near the railroad bridge. The structure has been in place since the 1940s and the pipes are at least 50 years old. Council members encouraged Montbriand to look for grants and state aid, since this project has an environmental component. Other public works projects include reconditioning the downtown water tower tank ($486,000), rehabilitating two sewage lift stations ($90,000 each), upgrading the city’s 20-year-old Vactor truck ($200,000), and upgrading the crawler camera and related equipment used for televising the interior of underground pipes ($65,000). Montbriand also noted that the structures and air lines at the city’s wastewater treatment ponds need to be repaired, but no cost figures are immediately available for that project. The City Council also heard a presentation from Peter Lindstrom, Local Government Outreach Coordinator for Clean Energy Resources Teams, outlining the state’s new Guaranteed Energy Savings Program which can help cities and counties reduce their energy costs through performance contracting with energy service companies. Lindstrom, who also serves as the mayor of the City of Falcon Heights, pointed out that under the program,

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The estimated price tag for reconditioning the downtown water tower tank comes in at a hefty $486,000 – which is low compared to the $2,000,000 needed to replace the city’s main sewage lift station.

energy savings are used to pay for the cost of capital improvements through lease-purchase agreements. He suggested that city officials compile a list of at least $300,000 in potential projects that could yield an energy savings of at least 20 percent. Montbriand said he believes retrofitting the city’s 100 street lights and interior building lighting could be prime candidates for the program, along with upgrading building heating and cooling systems with high efficiency boilers and chillers, and possibly incorporating renewable energy into the mix. He said he believes occupancy sensors and variable frequency drives could yield a quick payback for the city. Council Member Mary Kay Sloan suggested that the city “could do some innovative things with solar,” as well. Asked about energy savings guarantees, Lindstrom said the program is backed by the Minnesota Department of Commerce. “If guaranteed energy savings aren’t realized, the energy service companies will write the city a check,” he said. If the city decides to explore the program further, the next step would be to conduct an investment-grade opportunity assessment to identify projects that make the most sense. That would be followed by a joint powers agreement between the city, state and the contractors. Lind-

strom added that local sub-contractors may participate in the program but would need to be pre-qualified by the energy service companies. Montbriand said he would begin by contacting representatives of East Central Energy and Minnesota Energy Resources, to explore energy savings and rebate opportunities with the local utilities. In other action, the Pine City Council: REFLECTED on the recent natural gas line leak along the Main Street bridge over the Snake River, which caused the roadway to be closed for several hours. Pine County Chief Deputy Paul Widenstrom thanked the Pine City Fire Department for their help installing barricades and directing traffic. Widenstrom said the public was notified through the county’s Code Red system and the county’s Facebook page. Pine City Schools and Pine Technical College also notified their students, faculty and parents who were affected by modified bus routes. HEARD a complaint brought by resident Terry Neitzel alleging that some city employees posted comments about him on Facebook. Mayor Pederson outlined the process for filing a formal complaint with the city, which starts with filling out a complaint form.

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Two arrests have been made after Pine County Sheriff’s Office deputies discovered a possible methamphetamine lab in Sandstone. On Jan. 29, Pine County dispatchers received a report of a man displaying a handgun in Sandstone. Deputies arrived and met with the caller and were able to identify the suspect. The suspect was known to officers and known to not be able to possess firearms. After checking around town for the suspect, deputies went to an address on Commercial Avenue North where the suspect was known to live. When the deputies arrived at the residence they confronted the suspect at the front door. The suspect attempted to flee into the residence but was caught and arrested. Inside the residence the officers found what appeared to be components of a meth lab. The officers evacuated the residence and secured it to obtain a search warrant. Personnel trained for meth lab examination were called in to assist in processing and clean up. The officers were able to identify some components for the production of methamphetamine. Items seized from the search warrant will be examined and or disposed of properly. The general public was not at risk from the components found in the residence. In custody at this time pending formal charges is Russell Winbush, 34, of Sandstone. A second arrest was made on a person who attempted to enter the scene during the warrant. Franklin Brewster, 18, of Sandstone is in custody on charges of felony drug possession.

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Early Childhood Family Education invites kids ages 2-7 to the Pine City Elementary School multi purpose room for a beach party from 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4. There will be activities, prizes and a snack at the free event. Parents are required to attend with their child. Call 320-629-4030 for more information.

An eight hour 55+ driver improvement first time course will take place on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Hinckley High School - community Ed. A four hour refresher course will also take place at Hinckley High School on Tuesday, Feb. 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Preregistration is required. For information or to register call 888-234-1294, or visit www.mnsafetycenter.org.

Pine Center for the Arts’ next gallery exhibit, set to open on Friday, Feb. 12, will feature the photography of Martin Gilchrist and acrylic paintings of Katrina Carey. A gallery opening reception with refreshments will take place from 4-7 p.m. For more information contact PCftA by email at info@pinecenter.org or leave a message at 320-629-4924.

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Vasaloppet ski race

FEB. 5 We R Able bookmaking class We R Able is offering a onenight winter bookmaking class on Friday, Feb. 5, 6-7:30 p.m., at the St. Croix River Education District (SCRED) building in Rush City, 425 S. Dana Ave. Books will be constructed from paper and card stock, using folding techniques and interesting closures with Valentine’s Day as a theme for creativity. Pre-register by calling 320-358-1211.

FEB. 6 Crex Candlelight Snowshoe Hike On Saturday, Feb. 6, from 6-8 p.m. at Crex Meadows in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, walk or snowshoe on the 1.25 mile trail behind the Visitors Center. Luminaries will light the way through the woods. Warm up inside with hot chocolate and baked goods. Snowshoes available on a first come, first serve basis. Flashlights or headlamps are suggested. For more information, call 715-463-2739 or visit www.crexmeadows.org.

Valentine’s women’s brunch at Our Redeemer Lutheran A free St. Valentine’s women’s brunch will be held on Saturday, Feb. 6, 9 a.m., at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pine City. Special speaker Pati Kachel will share “Love Stories to Warm Hearts.” For more information call Carolyn Tuckner at 320-629-3966.

Moraloppet Ski for the Cause The Moraloppet Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation cross-country Ski for the Cause breast cancer fundraising event is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Vasaloppet Nordic Ski Center in Mora. The 5k tour, plus the 10k and 20k freestyle races, all start at 11 a.m. Become involved as an individual skier, ski on a team, or donate to a skier/team. Registration and pledges can be made at Vasaloppet.us/Moraloppet.

Open skating/open hockey On Sunday, Feb. 7 there is open skating at 3:30 p.m., followed by youth open hockey at 5:15 p.m. and adult open hockey at 7 p.m. at the Pine City Civic Center. Call 320-629-6995 for cost or more information, or visit www.pinecityciviccenter. weebly.com.

FEB. 8 Women’s Christian Connection The Women’s Christian Connection cordially invites all guys and gals to the Annual Guest Night on Monday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m., in Tobies’ Big Kettle Room in Hinckley. The program includes a feature presented by county attorney, Reese Frederickson, music by Dave Kosloswski of Askov, and Jason Peterson as the main speaker. Jason will share his moving account of how he is “A Prisoner Set Free.” Reservations may be made by calling 320-384-6413 or 320-245-2783; walk-ins are also welcome.

FEB. 10 Open hockey On Wednesday, Feb. 10 there is open hockey at 9:20 p.m. at the Pine City Civic Center. Call 320-629-6995 for cost or more information, or visit www.pinecityciviccenter.weebly.com.

FEB. 11 Hoops for Hope at PCHS The Pine City High School girls basketball team will host a Hoops for Hope, Pink Out the Gym fundraiser to fight cancer on Thursday, Feb. 11. The public is invited to participate in fundraising activities and support the Dragons that night at Pine City High School. Visit pinecity. k12.mn.us for time or more information.

Magniﬁcent Red Hatters Stories and crafts at Mille Lacs Kids ages 8 and up are invited to the Mille Lacs Indian Museum on Saturday, Feb. 6 for stories and snacks from noon to 1 p.m., followed by learning how to decorate a shoulder bag from 1-3 p.m. For cost or more information, call 320-532-3632.

On Thursday, Feb. 11, the Magnificent Red Hatters will celebrate Valentine’s Day with lunch at Froggie’s, 209 5th St. SE, Pine City. Contact Darlene Collins at 320-629-4684 or email, ddcollinsmn@yahoo.com for time, questions or to RSVP. Guests are always welcome.

Women of The Pine City Community are invited to a

Valentine’s Brunch To be held in the fellowship hall at Our Redeemer

FEB. 12 - 14 The 2016 Vasaloppet crosscountry ski race weekend in Mora takes place Friday through Sunday, Feb. 12 - 14, beginning with the free Friendship Tour on Friday evening at 7 p.m. at the Vasaloppet Nordic Center. The main races begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday. A fat tire bike race begins at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday and Skijoring dog/skier races at 11 a.m., both on Mora Lake. Kids 13 and younger can participate in the Miniloppet children’s race at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. Call the Vasaloppet office at 320-679-2629 or visit www. vasaloppet.us for full events/ race schedule, registration forms, maps, trail conditions and additional details.

Vasaloppet Art Show The annual Vasaloppet Art Show and silent auction, held in conjunction with the Vasaloppet Ski Races, will take place Friday through Sunday, Feb. 12 14, in a new location, at 29 North Union, the Bread and Honey Annex in Mora. The free show opens to the public at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12, and opens at 9 a.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. on Sunday. The show includes various art demonstrations and presentations. At 7 p.m. on Friday, Mary Bruno, a graphic designer and artist from St. Joseph, will lead visitors on a gallery tour, commenting on the art work in the show. Email art.kcaa@yahoo.com for more information.

FEB. 13 VFW Valentine’s Day bingo There will be Valentine’s Day BBQ roast beef bingo at the Pine City VFW Hall on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m., open to players of all ages. Proceeds benefit the VFW education scholarship and Pine City Cub Scouts.

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semi-formal attire is requested. Reservations are required; call 320-629-6356 or register online: www.mnhs.org.

FEB. 13 & 14 Pine Co. History Museum free ﬁrearm safety classes Greg Olson, NRA, DNR, BCA Approved Instructor, will be presenting two one-hour classes – “Firearm introduction and Safety for Handguns” and “Refuse to be a Victim” – on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 13 and 14, at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the Pine County Historical Museum in Askov. These classes are free of charge to the public. Olson has operated a Licensed Training School for 14 years. For information call 320-2167636 or visit www.pinecountyhistorymuseum.org.

FEB. 14 PCAC presents Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos The Pine City Arts Council will present a Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos concert on Sunday, Feb. 14, 3 p.m., at the Pine City High School auditorium. Tickets are available at Pine City Community Ed, The Flower Box, Cabin Coffee’s, or purchase at the door. Call 320-629-4030 for more information.

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MEETINGS THURSDAY 2/4 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 City Music Boosters: Pine City Pizza Pub, 6:30 p.m. SATURDAY 2/6 Model RR club: Askov, 10 a.m., Pine County History Museum SUNDAY 2/7 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. MONDAY 2/8 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church TUESDAY 2/9 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary: Pine City American Legion, 7 p.m. Pine County Republicans: 7:30 p.m., Tobies, Hinckley WEDNESDAY 2/10 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine City VFW Hall AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center

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Memorial blood drives There will be Memorial Blood Centers blood drives in Pine City at Walmart, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16, as well as Pine Technical & Community College on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information or to sign up to donate, call 1-888-GIVE-BLD or visit www.MBC.org.

FEB. 16 & 18 Pine City Reads ‘The Giver’ Pine City area residents are invited to take part in Pine City Reads. A discussion of the Lois Lowry book, “The Giver,” will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. A second discussion will take place on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 10 a.m. Both groups meet at the Pine City Library. Call Community Ed. at 320-629-4030 to learn more.

FEB. 18

Queen Charlotte’s Birthday Ball

Arts Rx with Troy Heling

Enjoy an evening of early 19th-century entertainment with a lively country dance at the North West Company Fur Post, 12551 Voyageur Lane, Pine City, on Saturday, Feb. 13 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Country dancing was a favorite diversion for the genteel classes in the early 1800s. Dance steps will be taught and called at the ball. Complimentary refreshments will be available. Period or

Troy Heling will use his looper and create a variety of original tunes on the spot, and will include some music so the audience can sing along at the Arts Prescription (Rx) event at North Country Coffee with We R Able on Thursday, Feb. 18. A set meal begins at 5 p.m. with music at 6 p.m. Preregister by calling 320-358-1211 or email varrowsmith@scred.k12.mn.us.

Feb. 8 - 12 Monday: Swedish meatballs, parslied potatoes, country trio vegetables, wheat bread, grapes Tuesday: Oven roasted chicken, whipped potatoes with gravy, dilled carrots, wheat dinner roll, mandarin oranges Wednesday: Egg salad sandwich, broccoli cheese soup, cucumber/onion salad, mandarin oranges, cook’s choice of cookie Thursday: Brown sugar glazed pork chop, whipped potatoes with gravy, peas and mushrooms, wheat dinner roll, fluffy cherry cheesecake Friday: Breaded fish wedge, campfire potatoes, vegetable medley, wheat bread, blonde brownie Cost is $4.00 for people over 60 and $7.50 for under 60. No preregistration needed, except for special events. Call the Pine City Senior Center at 320-629-3024 between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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The joy of divesting Divest—what does it mean? Webster’s definition: “to deprive or dispossess, esp. of property, authority, or title; to rid, free; to take away from a person.” If you’ve been watching what’s happening to the stock market of late, that’s a good example of Webster’s definition. However, sometimes we need to do it to ourselves, and these long, winter months are a good time to work on divestiture of another nature. For example, when putting away my Christmas decorations this year, I came to the conclusion Meandering that I would never again use the big Christmas with tree that hasn’t been out Margaret of the closet for the last several years, nor the Margaret lovely ornaments that once graced it. You see, Marty my rescued cat of six years ago became enticed b d climbed li b the branches, getting all by iit and tangled up in the light strings. Therefore, I gave up (in other words, the cat won) and purchased a somewhat smaller tree, strung it with lights only, and placed it on the front porch, to be enjoyed by all passersby. Therefore, I need to divest myself of the old tree and ornaments, which will free up a lot of storage space. When Dan’s Home Repair and Maintenance fixed a kitchen drawer for me last fall, I discovered an old spritz cookie maker that I hadn’t used for years. I emailed a group notice to all my family members that it was available to the first responder. By 6 p.m. that evening I had a response from my youngest grandson. He remembered helping me make cookies with it when he was a toddler. He is now using it to make cookies with his three-year-old daughter (which brings tears of joy to my eyes). When a granddaughter recently visited me, I laid out several heirloom serving trays and told her to take her pick. She was delighted to do so, as at this point in time, she’s just getting started with setting up housekeeping. As I go through drawers, closets, and stored boxes of “stuff” this winter, I will be ruthless in divesting myself of things I haven’t used or needed—clothes, dishes, books, games, jigsaw puzzles, picture frames, vases, you-name-it. A friend once gave me some good advice, “When your husband comes home with a new shirt, insist that he get rid of one old shirt; thus your closet never becomes overcrowded.” Very good advice for us wives, as well, when we go shopping for something new. I’m thinking about having a family reunion next summer and calling it a “giveaway garage sale.” I hope they all come and divest me.

East Central Pork Producers: Educating youth, consumers BY MIRANDA CAIN EAST CENTRAL PORK AMBASSADOR

East Central Pork Producers. Who are we? What do we do? Who do we serve? As a local non-profit agriculture group, we serve four counties in east central Minnesota: Pine, Isanti, Kanabec and Mille Lacs. We raise funds by serving grilled pork chops at our local county fairs – those yummy, oh-so-fragrant chops people buy – often by the dozen. In 2015, we sold nearly 13,000 chops at the Kanabec, Isanti and Pine County Fairs. This summer, support your local farmers and agriculture by having a grilled chop. We use our funds in numerous ways to educate local youth and consumers. One example is offering feeder pig loans for children in 4-H, to purchase swine for County Fair exhibits, with the chance to go on to the Minnesota State Fair and the Northeast Livestock Show. While preparing for the shows, children learn valuable lessons of ethics, the process of raising animals including proper care and nutrition. We also provide awards for 4-H Swine Project members in our four counties. The Youth Ambassador program selects local youth from agriculture backgrounds to become Pork Am-

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East Central Pork Ambassadors Andrea White (left) and Michelle Cain (right) are serving as the faces of the local organization this year.

bassadors to represent the East Central Pork Producers, gain speaking skills and earn scholarships. Currently our ambassadors are Andrea White and Miranda Cain,

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both from Isanti County. Andrea is one of the top three ambassadors in Minnesota, serving in a state capacity in addition to her local role. Andrea is a senior at Winona State University, Miranda a freshman at Hamline University. The role of an ambassador is to be the face of our local organization. College scholarships are offered to high school seniors going to college for agriculture majors. Last year, we gave out five scholarships to local students, a total of $2,500. Currently, Jessica Moulzolf (Isanti County), Joe Belkholm and Brooke Gardiner (Kanabec County), Beth Moller and Selena Lozez (Mille Lacs County) are attending college with the assistance of our scholarships. Consumer Education happens in our communities via grocery store promotions. During these promotions we hand out $5 coupons for your choice of any pork product, plus recipes and preparation information. Watch for an event in a store in your area, a great way to save on pork products. Interested in learning more? Or perhaps working in the Pork Chop Wagons at the County Fair? Contact East Central Pork Producers Chair, Richard Bronson at sandrambronson@gmail.com.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Halos for the one who stopped To the Editor: On Nov. 17 my beloved dog, Bear, was hit by a car on Main Street by the Milkhouse. The car that hit him kept going. The car behind it stopped and a lady held my dog while he died. Whoever you are, I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I wish there were more good people in the world like you. He didn’t die alone. God bless you. He is sadly missed. Judy Anderson

DNR stops mapping private ditches To the Editor: Farmers and rural landowners who were concerned that the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was overstepping its bounds by mapping private ditches as part of Minnesota’s new buffer law can now rest easier. On Jan. 28, Minnesota House leadership met with Governor Dayton and shared their concerns that the DNR had misinterpreted the law, and following the meeting Dayton instructed the agency to stop mapping private ditches. Under an agreement reached by the House, Senate, and Governor Dayton last year, by November of 2018 buffers of 16.5 feet must be installed on all public ditches. But several months ago lawmakers learned that the DNR had begun mapping private ditches, which greatly exceeded the scope and intent of the compromise. Both Republicans and Democrats in the House and Senate were troubled that the DNR appeared to disregard the legislative intent of this law, and I’m pleased we were able to convince the governor to stop this overreach. This action means there will be no more buffer confusion as everyone is now on the same page in regards to requirements on public and private ditches. Have a good week. State Representative Jason Rarick District 11B

Cheap oil has global consequences To the Editor: How low can oil prices go? Right now that’s up to Saudi Arabia as they have decided to flood the market with over a million barrels a day. Currently, the cost is under $30 a barrel and could go lower. Saudi Arabia’s production costs are at $10 to $15 a barrel. They can keep oil costs down for now. So what is Saudi Arabia up to? They want to bankrupt and destroy the U.S. oil industry. They control almost 40 percent of the world oil market and they want more. They have already damaged the U.S. oil market, some small companies have gone bankrupt, and more will follow. Some companies will be merged or bought out. The banks will stop loaning money and lines of credits will dry up in 2016. Some publicly traded companies in the stock market will cut their dividends and lay off thousands of people. Saudi Arabia is playing a game of high stakes poker and it could be at a big cost. They have plenty of oil but how much and for how long? They have an economy to run, people to feed and that costs money. Russia needs higher oil prices to finance their economy and military. Iran had their sanctions lifted so now they can sell oil. Iran and Saudi Arabia do not get along with each other. Let’s look at OPEC, Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, or should we say maybe the ex-OPEC that might not be around in the future. The OPEC countries like Saudi Arabia, Iran, Algeria and Nigeria have their own problems. Venezuela’s economy is a mess. OPEC could self-destruct. Then there is ISIS Islamic State, part of Saddam Hussein’s old Republican Guard which disappeared after the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 only to resurface later in Syria and Iraq. What if ISIS attacked the Saudi Arabian oil fields? They would have to defend their country. Saudi Arabia’s game of high stakes poker could turn into a game of Russian roulette. Remember the summer of 2008? Gas was $4 a gallon. The winters of 2008 and 2009 gas was $1.50 a gallon and from there gas went up. We have seen this dance before. 2016 promises to be a very interesting year. Mark Granger Pine City

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I would like to nominate Landon Raudabaugh as our Kindergarten Student Achiever. He is a hard worker and stays focused on his tasks. He tries his best each day to do quality work and give his all. He is kind and helpful to his teacher and others. He is a wonderful example of a student who shows Dragon Zone behavior every day! He has a positive attitude and comes to school ready and eager to learn! Way to go! Keep up the great job! Landon is the son of Nicholas Raudabaugh and Vanessa Harder.

Lillian Genereau is deҕnitely a student achiever. She is a hard working student that always goes out of her way to help other students. Each day she shows that she can be an example for others and a leader in the classroom. She is involved with hockey and gymnastics and cares deeply for animals. Lillian is the daughter of Patrick and Katie Genereau.

Abriana is a third grader at St. Mary’s Catholic School. Abriana is our student achiever for this month because she is always helping her friends whenever possible and is always putting others over herself. Abriana is also an excellent singer and has been in choir in the past and has had solo’s in our schools Christmas program. In her free time she loves bowling and reading. Also she loves playing with her baby brother Richie. Abriana is the daughter of Pete and Scarlett Talberg.

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Elijah Kallberg is a kind and caring student and an enthusiastic learner. He impresses me daily with the amount of effort he puts into all of his school work. I particularly enjoy his thought provoking questions during discussion and his motivation to succeed in school. Elijah tackles new academic challenges with determination and dedication to completing the task. He is always respectful, responsible, cooperative and safe, and therefore an excellent role model of Dragon Zone expectations. He loves to read and participate in youth performing arts. Elijah is a wonderful part of our classroom community and we are fortunate to have such a good leader! Elijah is the son of Michael Kallberg and Angela Gregerson.

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A December groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of construction on a new residential drug and alcohol treatment center in Mora designed to serve women accompanied by their young children. Not only will the center offer treatment, but opening of the facility will also mean as many as 30 new jobs brought to the ‘Unfortunately, area. The Recovchemical ering Hope Treatment dependency is Center will located on almost like cancer be Rowland Road ... pretty much in Mora, near the former everybody has Grand Event The been touched by it.’ Center. center aims to serve the Ray Ludowese f ive - cou nt y area of Pine, Part Owner Aitkin, Isanti, Kanabec and Mille Lacs counties. Not only does the center offer drug and alcohol treatment, but also day care and parenting help. While the women complete a six-month treatment program,

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Man accosted at bank night depository 10 Years Ago, 2006 The decision of whether to stay open or close the Travel Stop Liquor store owned by the city and located off the freeway remains in limbo. The council will hear recommendations to keep both stores open, at least until the lease expires at the freeway site, and to put city owned liquor to a public vote. The Pine City Hall was broken into. Windows were broken and numerous items were taken. Cavallin Ford, Pine City, reported damage to numerous vehicles in their lot over the last couple of nights. The Buds and Blooms Garden Club is heading into its fifth year with enthusiasm. The Pokegama Lake Association donated $2,000 to the Pine Technical Years College Foundation Endowment Campaign. The Foundation has raised Ago $180,000 in pledges and donations toDonna ward the campaign goal of $250,000. The guest of honor at a birthday Heath party on Sunday, Jan. 15 was Helen Jesperson who turned 100 years old. Family and friends gathered at the Pine City Senior Center to celebrate the milestone. The Fur Post invites everyone to come to Queen Charlotte’s Birthday Ball to be held on Feb. 18. The evening of early 19th century entertainment features a lively country dance, a favorite diversion for the ladies and gentlemen. The dress code for the party will be period or formal attire. With unseasonably warm weather adversely affecting ice conditions, the DNR is advising winter anglers to check the ice around their fish houses, and if conditions warrant it, to consider removing them while the ice is still strong enough. The spirit of Django Reinhardt will again be on stage at the Richard Hardy Center of Cambridge-Isanti High School on Feb. 7. Diango was renowned as the best “gypsy jazz” guitarist of all time, and performed in the 1930s and 1940s. Student Achiever is fifth grader Zain Hunter, the son of Julie Hunter. Zain is an outstanding role model in Miss Nyrhinen’s class because of his positive attitude and pleasant personality and respect for others. He was recently elected as mayor of the classroom. Eleventh grader Jason Teeman, son of Ron and Cindy Teeman, is a tremendously hard worker. He dedicates himself to the work of improving himself in class and goes the extra distance to make himself better. Hockey Athlete of the Week is Corbin Peters. He is leading the team with 13 points so far. He has seven goals and six assists in 16 games.

25 Years Ago, 1991 A Pump and Munch employee was accosted as he approached the night depository at Pine City State Bank. Mike Rike went to the bank depository at 11:50 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29. A man approached him with what appeared to be a crowbar. When Rike began running away from the man, he fled in the opposite direction. Pine County authorities continue to investigate the incident. Westward Ho! Elementary teacher Darlene Biever told a tale about oxen on the Santa Fe Trail and dressed the part of a mule skinner to add effect to her story. The students who participated in Biever’s session then acted in a melodrama about Sioux City Sue. The “I love to read” month activities in Pine City fifth

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Getting ready for Dragon Homecoming 1961 A crew of excited young Pine City Dragons practice their dance-line moves before the 1961 Snake Dance, which was traditionally held the Thursday of Homecoming Week. Pictured here are: (front) Lonnie Felten, Shirley Hulett, Nancy Janssen, Joanne Soderbeck, Barb McDermeit and Carol Johnson; (back) Stephanie Sauser and Chuck Lehet.

and sixth grade focus on the theme, “Westward Ho!” On Friday people from the community shared their knowledge and talents with the youngsters who each chose two sessions to attend. Clarence Nordstrom demonstrated the equipment used to shoe horses. Gunsmiths from Pine Tech, Wayne White with his cowboy equipment and Denise Nelson with wanted posters, were some of the other community members who led sessions for the students. A roping session intrigued several elementary students who took lessons from Mark Hatfield. Brad Waletzko was pictured trying his hand at rope handling. Last week’s seven-inch snowfall created plowing problems for Pine City crew members because several vehicles were parked in the streets overnight. After slipping on a 10 point lead in the first quarter and scoring only eight points in the second half, the Dragons boys basketball team came back to defeat East Central by a score of 65-63. Leading the pack for Pine City was Nathan Jones with 28 points.

50 Years Ago, 1966 The Pine City Masonic cribbage tournament team again won the Masonic District Cribbage Tournament for the third time in four years. Members of the team are Clifford Lindroth, Clarence Appleby, Burt Ellig and Hank Larson. About 40 Pine City Boy Scouts and Explorer Scouts participated in the annual broken snowshoe rally held in Cloquet, with both scouting groups winning first place in the contest. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Lindstrom on the birth of their daughter Kristin Jo on Feb. 3. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Chalupsky on the birth of a baby girl on Feb. 7.

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Nordrum on the birth of their son, Bradley Scott, on Feb. 4.

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Judge C. R. Magney of the 11th Judicial District at Duluth denied a motion for setting aside the order of the conservation commissioner in connection with the establishment and maintenance of a water level on the Snake River. The long awaited high school carnival is being staged tomorrow night. Carnival queen candidates are Dorothy Glasow, Jean Pepin, Frances Steging, Doris Berg, Barbara Boo and Kay Sauser. Twenty-seven schools in Pine County are taking advantage of the surplus commodities for school lunches. Numerous complaints have been made to the council about vicious dogs at large in the city and notice is hereby given that owners of all dogs must keep them locked up or leashed.

100 Years Ago, 1916

H. H. Herbst, who has been connected with the North Branch Mercantile Co., has purchased the W. F. Glasow stock and has leased the building. Mr. Glasow will retire from active business and give his time to his realty holdings. The domestic science class of the high school served a 6 o’clock dinner to the members of the faculty and the school board and their wives, and were hosts at the movies following the dinner. No casualties have been reported to date, which speaks well for the cooking abilities of the class. Friends held a surprise party for Richard Holetz at his home last Sunday, the occasion being his birthday. Games were played followed by a very nice lunch.

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Miscellaneous musical stylings from a menagerie of Broadway shows were performed with gusto by members of the Pine City Heritage Players in the Pine Center for the Arts gallery space on Jan. 15 for a “Songs of the Stage” fundraiser.

Young actors go on romp in the swamp The cast of Pine City High School’s competitive one-act “Wiley and the Hairy Man” wowed crowds at their free public performance in Pine City on Jan. 29, and impressed the judges at their inter-school competition the next day. The performers took second, and will go on to sub-sections in Milaca this coming Saturday.

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Continuing to reach new heights in what is quickly becoming a breakout season, the Dragons girls basketball team added two big conference wins to their record this past week. In the process, the squad beat a team they hadn’t beaten in many years and set a school record for shooting. After the wins, the Dragons record improved to 11-7. The team is 7-1 in their last eight games.

Pine City 56, Braham 55 The Dragons came out firing at home on Tuesday, Jan. 26. Isabelle Aragonez and Jolie Wicktor each hit a pair of three-pointers during a huge 16-0 run in the middle of the first half that allowed Pine City to open up a 27-10 lead. “We had many kids step up and make big plays throughout this game,” said head coach Ted Hasz. “We were nowhere near perfect but we had that we were composed and refused to lose. Our bench came up huge. Both of those three-pointers that they hit really opened things up for us. They showed great composure to come off the bench and make those plays.” Allison Gusk was also huge offensively in the first half and went 7-9 from the free throw line. Despite the impressive start, Braham would battle back. Foul trouble for two of the Dragons guards would affect the rhythm and the Bombers

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Sophomore Alison Brown, #33, stepped up defensively against Braham’s Bombers on Jan. 26 with 12 rebounds on the night, contributing to a one-point victory over very tough contenders. Three nights later the Dragons blasted Isle, setting a school record with 14 threes in a single game.

would also make a run. “Our defense and patience on offense was fantastic in the first half,” said Hasz. “In the second half we were not as consistent on defense and not as patient on offense and that allowed Braham to get back into the game.” In the end, both Lily Wilson and Grace Langmade hit clutch three-point shots down the stretch to ensure the Dragons victory over Braham since before the Dahlman era. The Dragons were very

balanced in scoring with six players scoring between six and 10 points. McKenzie Kloeckl and Alison Brown played great defensively and had 13 and 12 rebounds respectively. Wilson dished out five assists. “It was a very important subsection and conference win for us,” added Hasz. Three nights later, the Dragons would shoot the lights out of the gym and several school records would fall in the process.

Pine City 79, Isle 46 In the first meeting between these two teams this season, the Dragons came into the game with an 8-3 conference record and Isle came in at 7-3. “We knew we needed to come out and play well if we were going to be able to beat a good Isle team on the road,” said Hasz. “Our defense set the tone. We were able to hold down their main three scorers and held their team to 14 points in the first half. We also shot the ball ex-

tremely well.” Pine City made 10 threes in that opening half and a school record 14 for the game. Lily Wilson set the single game record for Pine City girls basketball with seven threes, breaking the previous record of six that was shared by Amy Nelson (2003-04 season), Kayla Heimdal (2004-05) and teammate Grace Langmade last season. Wilson led the team in scoring with 23 points, followed by Langmade

with 12 and Alaina Steele and Kloeckl each had 11. Brown had another big night defensively and on the boards. The Dragons have Parents Night planned for their home game against Hinckley-Finlayson on Feb. 5 and will host Hoops for Hope, Pink Out the Gym on Feb. 11.

Gymnasts score season high team point total BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Local gymnasts are continuing to have a successful season as the Rush City/Pine City/Hinckley-Finlayson Tigers picked up another win. On Thursday, Jan. 28, the Tigers improved to 7-2 in head-to-head competition with a victory over Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted/Holy Trinity. The squad scored a season high point total as a team, and once again, several girls stood out.

RC/PC/H-F 136.45, HL-W-W/HT 119.7 With the Granite Ridge Conference meet just a little more than a week away, doing well here was an important step

for the Tigers. “The girls are performing at their peak this season,” said first year head coach Jessica Miller. “They are showing more confidence and their attitudes are taking them to the top. We finally were able to hit on beam. We have struggled putting it all together on beam, but on Thursday, they did. With the help of a higher event beam score, we were able to hit our season high this year.” On beam, Keyara Berube earned second place with a solid score of 8.7. Following her in third place was Livia Isackson-Rod with an 8.6. Just five one hundredths of a point behind her in fourth place was Steva Perrotti with an 8.55. Nevaeh Isackson-Rod took fifth

on beam while performing her new dismount, back handspring to a back full, and scored a 8.125. While beam was excellent, the Tigers also rocked on floor exercise. In first place, Elsie Lundquist had quite possibly her most powerful routine to date, as she performed well and earned a 9.35. Nevaeh Isackson-Rod also looked great on the floor, taking second with a 9.05. Livia Isackson-Rod and Perotti took fourth and fifth with scores of 8.475 and 8.4 respectively. “Floor exercise was the highlight of the night,” said Miller. “Our girls really know how to perform on floor. As a team we reached our season high on this event with a 35.275.”

Continuing their dominance, the Tigers would snag the top four spots on bars and the top two spots on vault. In all-around, Perrotti came away with first and a score of 34.175, her high for the season. In second place, all-around was Berube with a 33.975, also her season high for this year. Lundquist took third with 33.55, while Nevaeh Isacskon-Rod came in fourth with 33.275, also her season high. The Granite Ridge Conference meet will take place on Saturday, Feb. 6, with the Section 7A Meet to follow one week later on Saturday, Feb. 13.

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Pine City/Rush City hockey added another win and loss to their record this past week. The Dragons have played well throughout the season but have also missed a few opportunities. To start the week the Dragons had a chance to move their current winning streak to a season-long four games, but came up short against a beatable opponent. They would finish the week with an easy win.

was a totally different period. In the third our guys looked as if they ran out of gas. We were short benched and only running two lines and double shifting guys to make it work. The effort was there, but nothing was brewing.” The Bluejackets entered on an upswing after back-to-back wins had put an end to a six-game losing streak. They played better hockey than their record would indicate. Pine City/Rush City would get back on the winning track their next time out.

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Dragon junior forward #2 Brendan Westbrook takes the puck vs. the Bluejackets Jan. 26.

This game was played on the road on Tuesday, Jan. 26, and the Dragons came out flying. Opening period goals by Brandon Fisher and Jonah Bergstrom helped Pine City/Rush City to a 2-0 lead, but things wouldn’t go as planned from there. With three goals in the second period and three more in the third, the Bluejackets built a 6-2 lead. A late goal by Brendan Westbrook stopped the bleeding, but didn’t affect the outcome. “Came out of the gates hot and ran the game plan we worked on,” said head coach Grant Nicoll. “We limited their top defensemen from getting turnovers at the blue lines and slowed them down in our offensive zone. We netted a powerplay goal, and an even strength goal to go up 2-0 after the first. The second

Pine City/Rush City 5, Becker/Big Lake 2 Played at home on Friday, Jan. 29, the Dragons took a season sweep of the Eagles. Bergstrom netted two first period goals and Westbrook one as the home team built a commanding 3-0 lead. The Eagles would answer with a goal early in the second period to make it 3-1, but that’s as close as they would come. Jake Lindblom scored a goal in the second to make it 4-1 and then Bergstrom completed the hat trick with his third goal in the final period. Luke Murphy had 25 saves. The Dragons have just four games remaining on their regular season schedule.

Boys fall to Bombers, ﬁnd redemption in wins over Rebels, Isle BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

In a busy, three-game week, the Dragons boys basketball team continued to battle hard despite the loss of senior point guard Noah Adams to a knee injury. Having gone 4-2 in the absence of one of their leaders, the Dragons went 2-1 this past week and now sit at 13-7.

Braham 88, Pine City 51

After playing the Bombers extremely close throughout the first meeting with Adams in the lineup, Pine City ran out of gas at Braham on Monday, Jan. 25. The first half was competitive with the Dragons trailing by 7-10 points throughout, but a barrage by the Bombers late in the half gave them a 15 point lead at the break. The second half would belong to Braham, currently ranked #3 in the State Class AA coaches poll. “We played hard, we left it on the court,” said head coach Kyle Allen. “Guys were refusing to give in; you have to love that. You have to love that our guys did everything they could. They made more shots than we did and at a higher clip. You have to hand it to them, they are very talented and athletic. Our first half, we played as hard as we could, we just ran out of steam.” Continuing to start four sophomores, some of those younger players showed signs of tremendous future potential. Clay Logan hit four threes in the opening half and finished with 12 points in the game. Nathan Kleppe and Jake Lunceford also filled their inside/outside roles very well, each making a handful of highlight reel plays. “Clay hit some big shots in the first half and Lunce played well on the inside,” said Allen. “Two guys that are being forced to take big strides,

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Four Dragons, including sophomore Nathan Kleppe #3, scored in the double digits against Moose Lake-Willow River on Jan. 29 for the win.

but Kole continues to be our driving force. Our boys follow him.” The lone senior consistently seeing significant minutes in Pine City’s rotation, Jusczak led the Dragons with 21 points in 24 minutes. Lunceford had eight points and 11 rebounds while Kleppe had five points and seven assists.

Pine City 76, Moose Lake-Willow River 66 After this home win on Friday, Jan. 29, the Dragons have now beaten the Rebels in each of the past two seasons. This game was tight throughout, but Pine City led for most of the game. Jusczak carried the Dragons with an outstanding 33 points in the contest. “Great, hard-fought game by both teams,” said Allen. “They would not let us put them away. They just kept coming. It was physical and we stepped up to the challenge. Can’t say enough positives about Kole Jusczak on this game. I know

he is usually our leader, but boy did he step up in this one. He was the undeniable leader of the boys tonight and was doing everything he could to not let us lose this one; it really showed.” Four players ended up in double digits as Jake Rademacher scored 12, Logan had 11 and Kleppe had 10. Nick Hansmann also filled in the gaps, coming off of the bench he had five points, five boards and two assists. “According to our Value Point System, Nick and Roddey both had nice games, very solid performances,” added Allen. “Clay stepped it up in the second half after a slow first half start.”

Pine City 98, Isle 72 The Dragons picked up another win in Isle the following night. Despite the victory, Allen saw several things that needed adjusting. “What a tale of two ends for us in this one,” said Allen. “On

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Freshman Nick Hansmann goes airborne for the rebound. Hansmann made ﬁve points, ﬁve boards and two assists in a victory over the Rebels.

the offensive end of the ball, we executed really well and got the shots we wanted. On the defensive end, we would not stop fouling and did not execute the game plan very consistently. We went to the bench in the first half because of foul trouble and not all the guys were ready to go.” Kleppe and Lunceford were both outstanding in the contest. Kleppe had a whopping 15 points, 15 assists, and only one turnover. Lunceford posted 19 points and 18 rebounds. Jusczak had a double-double with

12 points and 10 boards. Also chipping in were Logan with 13 points and seven rebounds, and Hansmann with 11 points and nine rebounds. Pine City will have just two games this week, but they are played inside a 20 hour window of time. The team will travel to Hinckley-Finlayson at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5, and then faces Duluth Marshall on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at Target Center.

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Result: Pine City/Hinckley Finlayson beats Chisago Lakes, loses to Annandale-Maple Lake, Cloquet-Esko, Mora

45-18, with Fix (106 lbs), Hunter (120 lbs) and Pantlin (152 lbs). Leading the way for the Dragons on the week was Pantlin with three wins. Recently returning to the lineup after injury was Hunter, who recorded two wins on the week.

Where/When: On the road, Jan. 28-29

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What happened: Pine City/ Hinckley-Finlayson earned a victory at Chisago Lakes on Jan. 28, beating the host Wildcats 37-26. Picking up wins for the Dragons were Will Fix (106 lbs), Mateo Mancia (132 lbs) and Tyler Noreen (145 lbs). That same night the Dragons lost 67-9 to Annandale-Maple Lake, but both Brody Pantlin (152 lbs) and Dakotah Neid (220 lbs) earned wins. The following day the Dragons lost to Cloquet Esko, 41-32. Winning for the Dragons were Cory Basta (106 lbs), Beau Hunter (126 lbs), and Pantlin (160 lbs). The Dragons were also beaten by Hibbing,

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K-9: Push is on to bring back crime-fighting dogs FROM PAGE 1

of a house or a garage, and lift that dog up, put him in an access and let him get up there and search. We’ve used them in the past to search buildings where we didn’t know somebody was hiding, and the way the dog is trained to alert or bark gives you an indication of where you need to search.” After nearly a decade of service in Pine County the K-9 program was ended in 2013. Since that time, when K-9 units are needed, Pine County has had to request help from neighbors with K-9 units. AS part of the new administration in the sheriff’s office, Widenstrom believes that bringing the program back would be a good value for the county. “We’re seeking ... public involvement,” he said. “We’re out soliciting for donations from some organizations. We’ve applied for some grant money as well. Our goal is to raise enough money for one dog for sure. And if we raise enough for two, which is what

we had previously, we would put a second dog on. The class starts in March, and we’ve already said, ‘Please reserve us a spot,’ so we’re hoping the donations continue to come in and help us fund the program.” Initially they have to come up with $12,500, which will pay for a dog and the 12-week training program. Additional equipment must also be purchased for the K-9 handler’s car. “If we were to raise $15-16,000 per dog that would really help us initially,” Widenstrom said. “And we’re hoping that in years to come with the dog, we will have that support, or we will be able to cover that in the sheriff’s budget [for] minimal costs – you have food, training, things like that.” Widenstrom said the expense is more than worth it. “They’re just a great tool,” he said. For more information, contact Pine County Chief Deputy Paul Widenstrom at 320-629-8380.

CRASHES: One death, more injuries on I-35 this week FROM PAGE 1

Neither driver was believed to have been under the influence of alcohol at the time the crash took place. ROLLOVER CRASH The Minnesota State Patrol also reports that a single-vehicle crash on I-35 in northern Pine County resulted in a rollover and injuries on Friday, Jan. 29. At approximately 5:35 p.m. a 2011 Honda Civic driven by Jill M. Mauricho, 37, of Lake Nebagamon, Wisconsin left the roadway due to slippery conditions on the icy highway. The vehicle rolled and came to rest in the ditch. Mauricho’s injuries were described by authorities as non-life threatening, and alcohol was not detected.

ICY ROADS Icy conditions on I-35 were also listed as a factor in a Monday, Jan. 25 single-vehicle crash on I-35 just south of Sandstone. The Minnesota State Patrol reports that Angela B. Ponce, 41, of Columbia Heights lost control of her 2007 Kia Sedona at approximately 1:49 p.m. near milepost 194. Ponce and her three female passengers, ages 20, 18 and 11, went off the roadway. Both Ponce and her oldest passenger were transported to Essentia Health in Sandstone with injuries described as non-life threatening. The physical condition of the other two passengers was not documented. Alcohol was not detected.

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shift to stock the shelves, to fill orders, to clean, to organize shelves or coolers and they believe in what they’re doing. They see the need, they fill the need, and all on a voluntary basis. We depend on them to run the food shelf.” SEEKING SERVICE Christian said that before starting at the food shelf she had worked with the Essentia Health Ambulance for the past 20 years. “I needed to retire from the ambulance service,” she said. “I still wanted to do a service job. It was a really exciting gift from God at a stressful time in my life that He provided me with a new job. Everybody has talents to give back, and ... this is what I need to do.” She said she’s looking forward to learning everything that needs to be done, then getting out into the community and meeting people. And, she said, she gets a great deal of satisfaction out of her work, and the clients she helps serve. “I really like to see the look on their faces when they appreciate what they’re getting. When they’re happy, it’s very fulfilling – you know you helped that household with something they really needed.” GROUND RULES Christian said that as a non-profit food shelf they do have some basic regulations they need their clients to follow. “When you come in, we need a piece of mail not more than two weeks old – preferably like a utility bill that can verify your residence – so that we know that you’re living in the community,” she said. “We are sponsored by Second Harvest Food Bank, and they come and audit us. If we are non-compliant with

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those very, very simple guidelines, we could lose their sponsorship. If we lost their sponsorship, we would be in great danger of losing our food shelf. And then there would be nothing.” She said that the partnership with Second Harvest allows them to get an incredible amount of food for literally pennies. “With every dollar that you spend [at the grocery store], we can get eight to 10 times the quantity of food through Second Harvest,” she said. “If you pay $4 for a box of cereal, we can get it for approximately 25 to 50 cents a box. Financially, we can get a lot more food. So it is important for us to keep the cash donations coming in as well as the food donations.” Christian said she has been blessed by the support she has received so far, and looks forward to what’s to come. “I’d like to send a thank you to everyone who has made the food shelf successful – our volunteers, my co-worker, our donors, our board of directors who put in so much work to keep the food shelf running,” she said. “To everybody who stops in and says, ‘Hey, I just brought this in from when I was cleaning out my pantry.’ Every little bit helps.” The Pine Community Food Shelf is located at 220 7th Street SW in Pine City. Regular hours are Monday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Thursday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. The food shelf is open Friday 10 a.m. noon, produce and bread only, no need to register. The food shelf asks that clients arrive at least onehalf hour prior to closing to allow for orders to be processed. Food shelf users are required to bring a current piece of mail to each visit. A usage agreement is signed at the first visit outlining requirements and usage rules. The Pine Community Food Shelf is required to follow federal non-profit guidelines.

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Visit the Pine City Public Library in February and enter to win weekly prizes. Read (or listen to) a book, write a short review, and enter into a weekly drawing. Every participant is entered in the grand prize drawing for a $25 Barnes and Noble gift card along with treats to warm the last days of winter. February 2-27.

Knife River low bidder for area I-35 project

According to Finance & Commerce magazine (finance-commerce.com), Knife River Corp. has submitted a $27 million bid for an upcoming upgrade to the stretch of Interstate 35 between Pine City and Hinckley.

CMJTS seeks volunteers

Central Minnesota Jobs & Training Services, Inc. (CMJTS) is seeking volunteers who are passionate about workforce development and making a difference in the lives of others. Positions are available at six WorkForce Centers in central Minnesota: Monticello, Cambridge, Hutchinson, Litchfield, Mora, and Willmar, and at the CMJTS office in Olivia. Applications can be found online at www.cmjts.org and at the above volunteer locations. Volunteer opportunities are always changing, so visit the website or call 763-271-3700 for the most up-to-date information. Current volunteer positions may include: • assistant volunteer coordinator • case aide • receptionist • employment resource specialist By joining the team at CMJTS, volunteers will gain valuable work experience using their unique skills and abilities to help others along their career pathway. Those interested in giving their time and talents are encouraged to apply today.

Heggernes, Musgrove earn certification

Hospital trustees from across Minnesota, including Teri Heggernes and Robert Musgrove of FirstLight Health System, have earned certification through the Minnesota Hospital Association’s trustee certification program. They received training on current health care trends, governance best practices, ethics, government regulations, patient safety and quality. Participants undergo 35 hours of coursework, making Minnesota’s initiative the most comprehensive in the nation.

Syphilis on the rise among Minnesota women

Health officials are concerned over a jump in syphilis cases among Minnesota women. Preliminary data for 2015 show syphilis cases in women were up 63 percent compared to 2014. The increase is occurring primarily among women of child-bearing age in all racial and ethnic groups, including pregnant women. “Minnesota has not seen this many reported cases of syphilis in women in more than 20 years,” said Dr. Ed Ehlinger, Minnesota Commissioner of Health. Eighty-seven percent of all female syphilis cases in 2015 were concentrated in the Twin Cities metropolitan area and 13 percent in Greater Minnesota. Syphilis is a serious sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacteria. Once syphilis enters the body, it can damage organs and the nervous system. Syphilis can be cured with antibiotics. Call the Minnesota Family Planning & STD Hotline, 1-800-78-FACTS, for testing sites in your area. Get resources about syphilis for health care providers and consumers at www.health.state.mn.us

Farmers asked to join survey

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is encouraging farmers to take part in its annual pesticide and fertilizer use survey. The 2016 survey is directed at corn producers and hay growers. The data helps the MDA track the use of agricultural chemicals on Minnesota farms and provides guidance to educational and research programs. The survey process should begin February 10 and be completed by February 28. Questions will focus on the 2015 growing season and survey farmers on pesticide applications on corn and hay grown in Minnesota and on best management practices when it comes to nitrogen and manure applied to corn. The annual survey is completely voluntary and no personal questions are asked of producers. Minnesota farmers may be getting calls from multiple agencies and companies conducting a variety of surveys this time of year, but the information gathered from this survey is critical for research purposes. The survey is conducted for the MDA by the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agriculture Statistics Service out of their regional offices in Missouri. The MDA has conducted this annual survey for the past decade. For more information visit the MDA website at www. mda.state.mn.us/chemicals/pestfertsurvey.aspx. Producers can also call the Minnesota Department of Agriculture at 651-261-1993 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. Monday – Friday.

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Smetana - Gahler Joe and Barb Smetana and Tom and Trish Gahler, all of Pine City, are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Kayla Jo Smetana to Austin Thomas Gahler. Austin is a 2011 graduate of Pine City High School and a 2015 graduate of University of Wisconsin-Superior. Austin is currently an auto damage adjuster for CEICO in Duluth. Kayla is a 2010 graduate of Pine City High School. She is attending Lake Superior College and is in the dental hygiene program. A wedding is planned for August 2016 in Duluth.

OPEN HOUSE Reiser 90th birthday The family of Roy Reiser invites friends and family to come celebrate his 90th birthday at the Pine City American Legion on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 2-5 p.m.

Loren Richard Ferch of Pine City died peacefully at home on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016. He was 88 years old. He was born on June 16, 1927 in St. Louis Park, the youngest of six children. He went to school in St. Louis Park through his junior year and finished his education in the military. At the age of 17 he entered the Merchant Marines followed by two years in the U.S. Army. He married Betty Jane Bender on Sept. 19, 1946. Following his military service in the summer of 1947 they honeymooned in Walker on Lake May. They were married for 63 years before Betty passed away in October of 2009. To their marriage they were blessed with four children: Peggy, Thomas, Loren and Jeanne. Following his military service he began working for Lumber Stores in St. Louis Park in October of 1947. Loren finished his lumber career with Lampert Yards in 1990 having managed lumber yards in Hopkins, Excelsior, Pine City, Barron, Wis. and Northfield. Loren built a number of homes over the years in which the family lived and also drew the architectural plans for and helped each of his children build homes. Loren came to faith in Christ after his military service in the U.S. Army and was always active in the local churches they attended wherever they lived. For the past 25 years he was involved in the Pine City Evangelical Free Church-Lighthouse.

He had a wide variety of interests including building homes, growing and selling Christmas trees, gardening, fishing and hunting. He also built and finished his own casket this past year. Most of all, Loren enjoyed his family and took a special interest in each of their lives. Loren was a follower of Jesus Christ and had an ever growing faith commitment. He was full of humor having a whole repertoire of jokes and stories (which were often repeated). Loren was characterized by strength and wisdom, patience and understanding, faithfulness and love. He was preceded in death by parents, Emil and Martha (Krause) Ferch; five siblings; daughter, Peggy Klippenes and wife, Betty. He is survived by son-in-law, George Klippenes of Monticello; children, Thomas (Gayle) Ferch of Maplewood, Pastor Loren (Ann) Ferch of Park Rapids, and Jeanne (Lonnie) Johnson, of Pine City; 18 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren and very special friend, Donna Jacot who has been a wonderful companion for the past five years. Pastors Joel Preston and Loren Ferch officiated at funeral services for Loren Ferch at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016 at the Pine City Evangelical Free Church-Lighthouse with visitation held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will take place at the Hilltop Cemetery in Pine City. A special thanks to the compassionate staff at FirstLight, particularly Janet Wilkenson – Kutil (NP) and Dr. Kroschel. Funeral arrangements for Loren Ferch are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel: www.funeralandcremationservice.com. This obituary failed to print in its entirety in last week’s edition. The Pioneer regrets the error. SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE 17

PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Jan. 25 - 31 Theft, burglary, vandalism Jan. 25, 1:39 p.m., report of damage to property, 550th St., Rock Creek west. Jan. 25, 7:00 p.m., report of fraud, 1st Ave., Pine City south. Jan. 27, 12:33 p.m., report of fraud, Hillside Ave., Pine City Twp. west. Jan. 27, 1:20 p.m., report of fraud, Brook Park Rd., Brook Park Twp. Jan. 27, 3:36 p.m., report of damage to property, Muffies Ln., Pokegama Twp. west. Jan. 28, 9:05 a.m., report of damage to property, 1st Ave., Pine City south. Jan. 29, 8:07 a.m., report of damage to property, Industrial St., Pine City north. Jan. 29, 9:53 p.m., report of shoplifter, Main St., Pine City south. Jan. 30, 12:58 p.m., report of damage to property, Shoreview Dr., Pine City Twp. west. Jan. 30, 1:08 p.m., report of property damage/hit and run, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. Jan. 31, 4:42 p.m., report of theft, Rosewood Ln., Mission Creek Twp.

Miscellaneous

Jan. 25, 9:50 a.m., report of animal disturbance, Henriette Rd./Tigua Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Jan. 25, 10:59 p.m., report of assault, Loon Dr., Pokegama Twp. west. Jan. 26, 6:37 p.m., report of animal disturbance, Hawk Ridge Rd./Brook Park Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Jan. 27, 5:22 a.m., report of suspicious activity, 10th St., Pine City north.

Jan. 27, 11:52 p.m., report of suspicious activity, White Oak Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Jan. 28, 2:57 p.m., report of security alarm, Lake Line Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Jan. 29, 4:43 a.m., report of unwanted person, Par Cir., Pine City Twp. west. Jan. 30, 1:52 a.m., report of disturbance, Par Cir., Pine City Twp. west. Jan. 30, 10:06 a.m., report of harassment, 2nd St., Pine City south. Jan. 31, 7:02 p.m., report of suspicious activity, County Hwy. 61/Rail Spur Dr., Pokegama Twp. east.

Jail roster Jan. 25, Bruce Allen Bellanger, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assault- domestic assault- misd.; remand-bail, assault- 2nd degree- dangerous weapon- other weapon, 4th degreepeace officers, stolen property- poss- vehunk amt, drugs- 5th degreeposs/procure/control su... Jan. 25, Gary Ronald Roberts, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, stolen property- possveh- unk amt. Released Jan. 26. Jan. 25, Joshua Robert Vegar, warrant, under sentence, Pine County writ, assault- domestic assault- Fe... Released Jan. 27. Jan. 25, Shannon Marie Bellanger, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, traffic- display driver’s license of another as own; hold for other agency, govtfalse name to police ofﬁcer- G... Jan. 25, Dennis Charles Bourquin, hold for other agency, probation violation- Fe... Jan. 25, Biana Delia Johnson, warrant, remand-hold, pos-

sess ammo/any firearm- previous...; assault- 4th degreepeace officers. Jan. 25, Nathan Jay Schwarz, hold for other agency, burglary- 2nd degree- bldg.- possess tool... Jan. 25, James Dean Lafave, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable cause, stolen property- poss- vehunk amt... drugs- 5th degreeposs... Released Jan. 27. Jan. 26, Waylon James Snyder, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- driver’s licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released Jan. 27. Jan. 26, Sanden Ray Bicott, hold for other agency, assault- 3rd degree- substantial bodily har... Released Jan. 28. Jan. 26, Andrew William Jordan, warrant, hold for other agency, theft- take/ use/transfer movable p...; Pine County warrant, remand-hold, under sentence, check forgery- make or alter a che... Released Jan. 29. Jan. 26, Johnny Lee Hulbert Jr., warrant, under sentence, drugs- 5th degree- sale- marijuana mix... Jan. 26, Kenneth James Soens, warrant, remand-bail, fleeing police officer in motor veh... Jan. 26, Chad Michael Wenzel, under sentence, drugs- 2nd degreeposs... Released Jan. 27. Jan. 27, Billy Joe Snyder, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, theft- $500 or less- M... traffic, driving after revocation, remand-bail, fleeing police officer in motor veh...; remand-RPR, fleeing police officer, govtfalse name or DOB- fictitious, remand-bail, assault- 2nd degree- dangerous weapon...;

probable cause, burglary- 1st degree- dwelling- occupied. Jan. 27, Jeremy Joseph Plombon, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1; hold for other agency, burglary3rd degree-- non res- forcedunknown; probable cause, govt- smuggle- contraband into prison; drugs- 5th degreeposs... Jan. 27, John Benjamin Shabaiash, awaiting trial/ court, Pine County warrant, disorderly conduct- offensive/abusiv... govt- obstruct legal process- force- G..., remand-bail, assault- domestic assault- GM, Fe, govt- obstruct legal process- interfe... Jan. 27, Chad Elmer Fiebing, Pine County warrant, assaultterrorist threats reckless d... Released Jan. 27. Jan. 27, Blake Andrew Rindahl, book and release, summons, issue dishonored check- offense- F... Released Jan. 27. Jan. 28, Matthew Donald Ziegler, awaiting trial/court, remand-RPR, probable cause, domestic assaultmisdemeanor- comm... Released Jan. 29. Jan. 28, Julie Mathilda Maxson, warrant, remand-bail, stolen property- poss- other property- $501-$2... Jan. 28, Justin Jordan Schleret, awaiting trial/ court, remand-bail, probable cause, burglary-3rd degreenon res- no force- night. Released Jan. 29. Jan. 28, Cameron Allan Fletcher, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, govtfalse name to police officer; hold for other agency, drugs5th degree- possess schedule... Released Jan. 31. Jan. 28, Xiong Vang, await-

ing trial/court, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, trafﬁc- driving after suspension, drugs- 3rd degree- possess 3 gr... 5th degree- possess schedule... probable cause, driving after revocation. Released Jan. 30. Jan. 29, Dillon Joseph Arispe, hold for other agency, probation violation- M... Released Jan. 30. Jan. 29, Franklin Joseph Brewster, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, drugs5th degreeposs... Jan. 29, Tait Kuokoa Christensen, Pine County warrant, burglary- 3rd degree- enters bldg- intent steal, poss of burglary tools. Jan. 29, Travis James Eckdahl, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degreeposs... Jan. 29, Megan Dale Jerry, under sentence, drugs- 4th degreeposs with intent to sell-M; burglary- 2nd degreeres- no force- unknown... Jan. 29, Louis Franklin St. John Jr., awaiting trial/ court, remand-RPR, probable cause- traffic- driver’s licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public sa... Released Jan. 29. Jan. 29, Jacob Alexander Johnson, awaiting trial/ court, remand-RPR, Liquor- consumption juvenile offende...; remand-bail, theft- $500 or less- M; robbery- simple; assault- 5th degree- inﬂict or attempt bodil... Jan. 29, Brady Allen Maloney, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degreeposs/procure/control su...; traffic- driving after suspension. Jan. 29, Ridge Donovan Mosay, Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degree- possess

schedule 1... Jan. 29, Jason Donald Notch, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree- cont subst... Jan. 29, Wesley John William Premo, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assaultterrorist threats reckless dis...; drugs- 5th degreeposs... Jan. 29, Daniel Christopher Shepherd, hold for other agency, domestic assaultmisdemeanor- commit... Jan. 29, Russell Vincent Winbush, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, terroristic threats- reckless disreg...; drugs- 5th degreeposs...; dangerous weapons- furnish a dangero...; weapon- possconvicted felon- ﬁrearm... poss- machine gun/sawed off... Jan. 30, Stephen Michael Bochniak, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, drugs5th degreeposs... poss/sale hypo syringe/needle... Jan. 30, Joshua Paul Bulu, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, malicious punishment of a child- Fe; assault- domestic assault- Fe... terrorist threats reckless dis... Jan. 30, Jeffrey Richard Wickre, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degreeposs- marijuana. Jan. 31, Sheila Anne Smith, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assault- 5th degreefear/inﬂict/attempt har...; disturb- disorderly conduct. Jan. 31, Pamela Marie Snow, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, fugitive from justice from other st...; hold for other agency, probation violation-Fe.

There have been 168 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2016.

OBITUARIES

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

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Carol A. McCurdy

Violet L. Spinler

Carol Ann McC Curdy (Morphew), a age 69, of Braham p passed away. Our a angel was called h home unexpectedly o Jan. 30, 2016. on She is survived b by her children: B Brian Morphew, T Troy (Jenny) Gelbm mann, Jill (Steven) K Krogh, Larry McC Curdy. She is the g grandmother of Tyler and Heather Gelbmann, Tyler Krogh. Carol is also survived by mother: Lillian Angell; brother: Larry (Nancy) Morphew; loving companion Dennis Priebe; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Carol is predeceased by her father: Howard Morphew. Carol was a caring woman with a big heart and a loving caregiver to all of the children in her life. She leaves a void in all of the lives that she has touched. She will be missed by all. We will celebrate her life on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016. The service will start at 2 p.m. at the Henriette Community Free Methodist Church, 21004 State Hwy. 107, Grasston, MN 55030. Luncheon will be provided following the service.

Violet Spinler, a 94, of Winthrop age p passed away Mond day, Jan. 25, 2016, a the Good Samarat i itan Society in Wint throp, Minnesota. Violet Louise ( (Johnson) Spinler w born on Jan. 3, was 1 1922, in Rock Creek. S was the daughShe t ter of Theodore a and Mary (Hans son) Johnson. She received her education at country school near Rock Creek. On Oct. 26, 1940, Violet was united in marriage to Henry Spinler in Sandstone. After their marriage, the couple resided in Rush City, and in 1969 they moved to Winthrop. She was employed at Hands, Inc. in Winthrop. They were blessed with five children. Violet and Henry shared 36 years of marriage before Henry passed away on Dec. 17, 1976. Violet was a member of the Western Fraternal Life Association and correspondent secretary for the newsletter they put out. She volunteered at FairShare Distribution and the food shelf. Violet was proud to donate blood often, up until she was in her 80s. She enjoyed traveling, baking, cooking, flowers and gardening. Violet loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. When she needed assistance with her daily care Violet became a resident of the Good Samaritan Society in Winthrop on Dec. 2, 2013, and passed away there on Monday, Jan. 25, at the age of 94 years. Blessed be her memory. Violet is survived by her sons: Henry Spinler Jr. of Winthrop, Howard (Judy) Spinler of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, and Herbert (Janet) Spinler of Crookston; grandchildren: Jim, April, Kim, Michelle, Tim, Mark, Stephanie, Scott, and Sondra; great-grandchildren: Billy, Alex, Ashley, Matt, Mackenzie, Brooklyn, Sam, Melissa and Kyle; great-great-grandchildren: Odessa,

Mary ‘Mike’ Appleby Mary “Mike” Appleby died Monday, Feb. 1 at her home at the age of 90. Monsignor Aleksander Suchan will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 2016 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pine City. A time of visitation and reviewal is planned for one hour prior to the service at the church and Thursday evening, Feb. 11, from 5-7 p.m. at the Swanson Funeral Chapel. Full obituary notice to follow next week. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service – Swanson Chapel of Pine City; www.funeralandcremationservice.com.

Cylus, Scarlette; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Violet was preceded in death by her parents: Theodore and Mary Johnson; husband: Henry Spinler Sr.; daughters: Louise Spinler in infancy and Mary Kohler; sister: Elsie; and brothers: George and Ernest Johnson. Memorial service will be Tuesday, Feb. 9, 11 a.m., at Peace Lutheran Church in Winthrop with interment in the Winthrop Cemetery. Gathering of Family and Friends will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Clergy officiating will be Pastor Bob Miner, and organist will be Julianne Trebelhorn. Congregational hymns include “The Old Rugged Cross,” “How Great Thou Art” and “Amazing Grace.” Honorary urn bearers are Violet’s grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Urn bearer is Jimmy Kohler. Arrangements are by Dalin-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Winthrop. Online obituaries and guest book are available at www.hantge.com. Please click on obituaries and guest book.

Becky Keppers Becky Keppers, age 57 of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Jan. 28, 2016. She is survived by husband Roger Keppers, daughter Michelle Solheid (Erik), sister Debbie Bell, brother Mike Kiekhafer (Becky) and niece and nephew. Becky is preceded in death by mother Irene Kiekhafer, father Vern Kiekhafer and step-mother Betty Kiekhafer. Service will be held Friday, Feb. 5 at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 535 8th St. SW, Pine City, MN 55063.

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

Church of Christ 815 7th St. SW, Pine City 10 a.m. Bible Study 11 a.m. Worship Service 4 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible Study. Contact: Greg Douvier 320-420-1302

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

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

Henriette Community Church (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

Hinckley Seventh Day Adventist

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

Living Water Fellowship

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

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

915 W. 8th St. Rush City, MN Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Call 320-358-3818 for weekly Bible studies and youth activities.

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

Open Arms Church of God

South Pine Baptist Church formerly Trinity Baptist Fellowship

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

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

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

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 825 Golf Ave SW, Pine City 320-629-2985, www.orlcpc.com Worship Schedule Sunday Worship: 8:00 & 9:30 a.m. Coffee time at 9 a.m. Sunday School Pre-6th grade at 9:30 a.m. Lent Worship on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Join us for soup & sandwich at 4:30pm, freewill offering

Pine City Evangelical Free Church

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

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

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

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

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

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Minnesota Starwatch SRVCC ice ﬁshing contest results Shortest month opens with long line of planets Winners of the Snake River Valley Conservation Club annual ice fishing contest are as follows: Largest sunfish: Rod Bochniac 2nd largest sunfish: Sara Grife Largest crappie: Michele Powers 2nd largest crappie: Loren Rabe Largest perch: Kyle Bowman 2nd largest perch: Kyle Bowman Largest walleye: Stacy Burcholz

2nd largest walleye: Scott Peterson Largest northern: Tate Ovik 2nd largest northern: Brad Nordrum Largest bass: Mark Emslander 2nd largest bass: Roger Vacinek $50 cash: Judy Wolf $75 cash: Josh Hanson $100 cash: Chuck Davidson $200 cash: Brent Thompson $300 cash: Lauren Sommer

THANK YOU The SRVCC wishes to thank everyone who participated in our 50th anniversary ice fishing contest, and all of the businesses and individuals who generously donated prizes and money to make this event a success. The fish were biting, the weather was great, and the ice held up. Special recognition goes out to Gary Bue, Brad and Joyce Nordrum, Eldon Johnson, Muffies on the Lake, Heidelbergers auction service, and Tall Tales Bait and Tackle for all that they contribute to this fun event. Snake River Valley Conservation Club

On behalf of our family, we would like to thank all who helped in the care of our loved one, Marie Thieman, throughout her illness. Sandy, Helen, Wendy, Amber and Brittany, your kindness and compassion was never-ending. To the Pine City American Legion, Diana, Walmart, and all who helped bring dishes, make calls when needed, and helped with our memorial gathering, your generosity will never be forgotten. Marie was blessed to have such wonderful people in her life, and to live in a community that truly showed they cared. Family of Marie Thieman

BY DEANE MORRISON

The shortest month opens with a long line of planets strung across the morning sky. About an hour before sunrise on the 1st found Venus, bright but very low, in the southeast, with much dimmer Mercury to its lower left. Far to Venus’s upper right shines Saturn, and in the south a last-quarter moon just passed above Mars. Finally, in the southwest, Jupiter beams high and bright. You may also make out the stars Antares, the heart of Scorpius, below and right of Saturn; and Spica, in Virgo, between Mars and Jupiter. Between the 3rd and the 6th, a waning crescent moon sweeps by Saturn, Venus and Mercury. On the 6th, the moon will be thinnest and closest to the sun. But it may come in handy when you look for Mercury; the little planet will appear beneath the lower cusp of the moon’s crescent. Meanwhile, Mars and Antares – whose name means “rival of Mars” – draw closer. An especially good time to compare these two red beacons is the third week of February, when the distance between them will be short and no moon will be around to wash them out. As for Jupiter, it is also an evening planet. Look for it in the east by about

9:30 p.m., earlier as the month goes by. Orion, Gemini, Taurus and other bright winter constellations are in the south after nightfall and high enough for easy viewing from about 8 to 10 p.m. If you’re blessed with both dark skies and ambition, grab a star chart and try to make out the forms of Canis Major, Orion’s large hunting dog, which contains brilliant Sirius; and Lepus, the rabbit, an obscure constellation just below Orion. Binoculars will help. February’s moon reaches fullness at 12:20 p.m. on the 22nd, but it won’t rise until shortly after sunset that evening. Algonquin Indians called this the snow moon, and some tribes called it the hunger moon because the heavy snows made hunting difficult. On the 2nd we celebrated Groundhog Day, an old Celtic holiday based on astronomy. It is one of the four cross-quarter days falling midway between a solstice and an equinox. Groundhog Day began as Imbolc, which meant lamb’s milk, as it coincided with the start of the lambing season. It was held that if the day was sunny (which would make for clear shadows), that meant continued cold. But cloudy weather portended rains to soften the earth for planting.

Astronomers at Caltech have just reported evidence for a giant planet far beyond Neptune and Pluto. Nicknamed Planet Nine, it has never been seen; instead, its presence was betrayed by the behavior of several other objects in the region beyond Neptune that appeared

to have been herded into unusual orbits by a massive celestial body. Evidence suggests that such an object would have 10 times the mass of Earth and orbit, on average, at 20 times the distance of Neptune, whose average orbital distance is 2.8 billion miles.

WEATHER Date 1/25 1/26 1/27 1/28 1/29 1/30 1/31

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PUBLIC NOTICES Chengwatana Township Meeting Notice The monthly board meetings for Chengwatana Township will be held at 8:00 pm at the Chengwatana Town Hall at 27136 Forest Road on the following dates in 2016. January 19, February 23, March 15, April 19, May 17, June 21, July 19, August 16, September 20, October 18, November 15, December 20. The Board of Audit will be held at 7:30 pm on February 23. The Annual Meeting will be held at 8:05 pm on March 8. Changes to meetings will be posted on the board at the hall. Please contact the clerk with questions or to be added to an agenda. Katy Overtoom Clerk 320.629.2208 chengwatanatownship@hotmail. com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 4 and 11, 2016 JOB NOTICE The City of Pine City is accepting applications from qualified persons for the fulltime position of Administrative Assistant. This individual will perform routine-to-skilled clerical and office support services involving data entry, billing, customer service, records maintenance, licensing, and accounts payable and/or utility billing. This position is in the PW Administrative Assistant classification. The starting hourly rate is $16.29 per hour with fringe benefits. After six months, the hourly rate will increase to $16.75. Applicants must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent with a minimum of five to seven years progressively responsible administrative experience and/or an Associate of Science degree in Business Administration or related field with at least two years of experience in administrative/ support duties including use of automated billing systems, record maintenance, and public contact experience including customer service. Must demonstrate the ability to

use Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook at an Intermediate level and have a keyboarding proficiency of 40 wpm. Must possess reliable transportation. Applications are required and can be obtained by contacting City Hall at (320) 6292575. Completed applications must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 2016. Pine City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on January 28, February 4, 2016 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Pokegama Town Board of Supervisors will meet for their Annual Board of Audit Meeting on February 16th, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Pokegama Town Hall located at 18336 Town Hall Road, Pine City, MN. All interested residents of Pokegama Township are welcome to attend this meeting. Posted this 4th day of February 2016 Published this 4th and 11th day of February 2016 Susan Alderink Administrative Clerk, Pokegama Township Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 4 and 11, 2016 CITY OF ROCK CREEK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Notice is hereby given that the Rock Creek City Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday February 16, 2016 at 6:00PM at the Rock Creek City Center to allow Jay Abbott to operate a complete Diesel Repair on all light, medium and heavy diesels, “The Diesel Shop” along with Abbott Motors. Following the conclusion of the previous Public Hearing the Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at the Rock Creek City Center to allow Craig Saari to add a Hydro-graphics Business “Minnesota Hydrographics” to his existing business, Colors by Craig. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearings and be heard on these matters. Letters are

also welcome. Immediately following the public hearings the Planning Commission will hold their regular Meeting. Nancy Runyan Deputy Clerk PO Box 229 Rock Creek, MN 55067 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 4, 2016 OFFICE OF THE Minnesota Secretary of State Certificate of Assumed Name/AMENDMENT TO ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. 1. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Great Plains Towing & Recovery 2. Principal place of business. 5737 Highway 70, Pine City, MN 55063 3. List a Mailing Address if you cannot receive mail at the principal place of business address: N/A 4. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. KLH Properties, LLC, 919 S. 7th St., STE 607, Bismark, N.D. 58504 5. This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name File Number: 866391000026 originally filed on: Jan. 11, 2016. Under the name (list the previous name only if you are amending that name): Great Plains Towing 6. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this doc-

ument on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Kenneth Hartog Date: Jan. 13, 2016 Email Address for Official Notices Enter an email address to which the Secretary of State can forward official notices required by law and other notices: kentog@gmail.com [X] Check here to have your email address excluded from requests for bulk data, to the extent allowed by Minnesota law. List a name and daytime phone number of a person who can be contacted about this form: Kenneth Hartog Entities that own, lease, or have any financial interest in agricultural land or land capable of being farmed must register with the MN Dept. of Agriculture’s Corporate Farm Program. Does this entity own, lease, or have any financial interested in agricultural land or land capable of being farmed? No Published in the Pine City Pioneer on January 28, February 4, 2016 OFFICE OF MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME MINNESOTA STATUTES, 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. ASSUMED NAME: Dale’s Heating & Appliance PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 815 Main Street S Pine City MN 55063 USA NAMEHOLDER(S): Name:

Dale’s Heating & Appliance, LLC Address: 815 Main Street S Pine City MN 55063 If you submit an attachment, it will be incorporated into this document. If the attachment conflicts with the information specifically set forth in this document, this document supersedes the data referenced in the attachment. By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. SIGNED BY: John Cabak MAILING ADDRESS: None Provided EMAIL FOR OFFICIAL NOTICES: daleshvac@yahoo.com Work Item 869725700024 Original File Number 869725700024 STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE FILED 01/28/2016 11:59 PM Steve Simon Secretary of State Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 4 and 11, 2016 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-16-3 Estate of: Michael James Miklos aka Mike James Miklos Decedent. NOTICE AND ORDER OF

HEARING ON PETITION FOR SUMMARY ASSIGNMENT OR DISTRIBUTION [X] EXEMPT ESTATE [X] NOTICE TO CREDITORS-NONEXEMPT ESTATE Notice is given that a petition has been filed requesting that the Estate assets be summarily assigned. The Petition requests the probate of an instrument purporting to be the Decedent’s last Will dated August 8, 2013 , and any codicil(s) to the Will dated n/a, and separate writing(s) under Minn. Stat. § 524.2513 (“Will”). Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper, and if no objections or claims are filed or raised, the Court may issue a decree distributing or assigning the Estate’s assets. It is Ordered and Notice is now given that the Petition will be heard on March 21, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. by this Court at Pine County Courthouse, 635 Northridge Dr. NW, Pine City, Minnesota. Notice is further given that (subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. BY THE COURT Dated: 1-26-16 KRISTA K. MARTIN Judge of District Court By: Dawn Leaf Deputy Dated: 1-26-16 LU ANN BLEGEN Court Administrator By: Dawn Leaf Deputy Fred Holm, Attorney at Law 820 Howe Av., Suite 102 Mora, MN 55051-1766 Attorney License No: 219964 Telephone: 320 679-5210 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 4 and 11, 2016

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