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Raisch gets max sentence for murder BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM
Robert Sam Raisch, Jr., 49, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for second-degree murder in the March 7 death of James Michael Shepardson. “[Raisch] has been committing crimes for 31 years ... including crimes of violence,” said Pine
County Attorney Reese Frederickson at the Jan. 22 sentencing hearing. “This is somebody who hasn’t been slowed down by the prison system. When he’s out of prison, he’s committing crimes.” Frederickson noted that Raisch had been released on Dec. 31, 2014 after spending 11 years in prison for an earlier offense. “Nine weeks after leaving pris-
on, he killed,” Frederickson said. “It seems that prison is only a pause button for this individual.” INVESTIGATION INTO A MURDER On March 8, Shepardson’s remains were discovered after a fire was extinguished in his rural Finlayson trailer home. The body was sent to the Anoka County Examiner for an autopsy. On
March 9, the doctor determined that the body was that of Shepardson, and that he had depressed skull fractures consistent with being struck with a blunt object. These injuries were considered to be fatal, but the lungs showed that the victim was still breathing when the trailer caught fire. SEE MURDER, PAGE 11
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Pine County officials are recommending that county shoreland regulations be revised to match the stricter state rules.
County considers changes to shoreland, septic rules BY HENRY FISCHER NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM
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Dragon spirits climbing high Pine City High School cheerleaders had plenty to get excited about this past week, as the Dragon basketball, hockey and wrestling squads all found success. More in Sports on Page 8.
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The Pine County Board has scheduled a public hearing to consider changes to the county’s shoreland and septic system ordinances during its regular meeting starting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 16 at the Pine County Courthouse. Land Services Director Kelly Schroeder said the county’s shoreland management ordinance was originally adopted 20 years ago and some sections are now less restrictive than state statutes, which puts the county and its residents at risk of non-compliance. Schroeder said the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Pine County Planning Commission have reviewed the ordinances and made recommendations that are incorporated in the ordinance updates. Among the noteworthy revisions, the county’s shoreland ordinance requires property owners to mini-
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mize pesticide and fertilizer runoff into public waters through the use of earth, vegetation, or both; and it regulates the placement of roads, driveways and parking areas and requires a $50 permit to assure proper setbacks, screening and erosion control. Other sections bring the county in line with state laws and more clearly describes the process of getting grading and fill permits, to assure erosion control, particularly when wetlands are involved. Details are available on the county’s website: www.co.pine.mn.us then click on “departments,” “planning and zoning,” and “ordinances.” Schroeder also reminded the board and the public that the deadline for submitting opinions on the county’s proposed new Comprehensive Plan is Feb. 1. The survey is available on the county’s website, or printed copies are available by contacting the land services office in the Pine County Courthouse.
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Sheriff’s armored vehicle at home in Hinckley lars, in future years. “We talked about this for years and kicked the can down the road as far as we can,” Commissioner Steve Hallan said. The new system is designed to have deputies write reports from their squad cars and have the information flow “flawlessly” throughout the law enforcement system. REAPPOINTED Judy Scholin as a citizen trustee on the East Central Regional Library Board for a three-year term through 2018. APPROVED a new contract whereby the county attorney’s office will continue to provide prosecution services for the City of Pine City at a cost of $11,000 in 2016. APPROVED waste hauler licenses for East Central Sanitation, Jim’s Mille Lacs Disposal, Matt’s Sanitation, Mike’s Sanitation, Veit Disposal Systems, LePage & Sons, Inc., Jones Construction, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, Ron’s Roll-offs and Curt’s Roll-offs. SCHEDULED a special legislative update meeting with area state legislators to follow the next regular meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 2 at the Public Health Building in Sandstone.
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The Pine County Board of Commissioners has approved a yearto-year lease agreement with the City of Hinckley that enables the sheriff’s office to store vehicles and emergency equipment in heated garage space at the old fire hall in Hinckley at a cost of $6,000, including utilities, for 2016. The county’s Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) will be stored there along with boats and emergency response equipment. There is no additional charge for office space the sheriff’s office uses there. ACCEPTED a $2,500 donation from New Horizon Thrift Store and $100 donations from Sebald Motors of Askov and Lee’s Pro Shop in support of funding the sheriff’s office K-9 program. APPROVED seeking proposals from vendors for a new computerized system that would be used by county law enforcement employees. The county budgeted $125,000 this year and plans to pay for the balance of the system, which could cost upwards of a half million dol-
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Legion supports veterans American Legion Post 243 members Blaine Jensen (left) and Frank Zebott (right) present a $5,000 check Monday morning to Pine County Veterans Service Officer Ben Wiener (center), to go towards the purchase of a new veterans van. The presentation took place at the Pine County Historical Museum in Askov, which also received a donation from the post for heating and general expenses.
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JAN. 28 Network 2 Learn Join business and city leaders for an “Implementing Green Practices in our Community” Network 2 Learn gathering on Thursday, Jan. 28 at the Pine Innovation Center (585 Hillside Ave. SE, Pine City) from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Learn about the GreenStep initiative – a challenge, assistance and recognition program to help Pine City achieve its sustainability goals. Learn how to partner and access tools and resources. Lunch will be provided. Call the Pine City Chamber of Commerce at 320-322-4040 to preregister by Tuesday, Jan. 26.
Ruby’s Pantry The Ruby’s Pantry food distribution is the fourth Thursday of each month at the Armory in Pine City. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. and food distribution will take place Thursday, Jan. 28, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. For information call 651-674-0009 or visit www.rubyspantry.org.
JAN. 29 “Wiley and the Hairy Man” Cast members for the Pine City High School One Act, “Wiley and the Hairy Man” invite the community to a free performance of the show on Friday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. There is no cost to attend the event on Friday evening. Join the students at the Pine City High School Auditorium and meet Wiley, Mammy, Hairy Man and the rest of the cast for a romp in the swamp.
PTO Family Movie Night The Pine Dragons PTO invites kids in grades K-6 and their families to a free Family Movie Night on Friday, Jan. 29, 6:30 p.m., at the Pine City Elementary Auditorium. Bring blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, and wear appropriate pajamas. The movie selection will be decided by students with an in-school vote. Email pinedragonspto@ yahoo.com with any questions.
Open skating/open hockey On Friday, Jan. 29 there is open skating at noon., followed by open hockey at 1:30 p.m. at the Pine City Civic Center. Call 320-629-6995 for cost or more information, or visit www.pinecityciviccenter.weebly.com.
JAN. 30 Cambridge candlelit ski/hike The public is invited to join Anoka-Ramsey Community College faculty, staff and students for an evening of skiing or hiking two miles of candlelit trails along the Rum River on Saturday, Jan. 30, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The trails wander through the Cambridge Campus and the Spirit River Nature Area. Festivities will also include
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refreshments, door prizes and live music. Skiing begins from the Campus Center on the east side of Cty. Rte. 70. Free parking is available next to the college’s Campus Center. For more information, call 763-433-1100 or visit AnokaRamsey.edu.
day, Jan. 31 at noon at Pine City High School. Any boys and girls ages 9-14 are eligible to compete. Trophies will be awarded to the winners. For questions, please contact Keith Linzmeier at 320629-3481 or klinzmeier@hf.k12. mn.us.
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The Rush City Area Chamber of Commerce will recognize Jeff Haugrud with the Rush City Community Service Award on Saturday, Jan. 30 in the “Spare Room” at Chucker’s Bowl & Lounge beginning at 6 p.m. with social hour. There will be a 7 p.m. dinner and 8 p.m. program and award presentation. Tickets are available at local businesses or at the Chamber office; call 320-358-4639.
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Casino Royale Masquerade Ball The Casino Royale Masquerade Ball, a Braham Ambassador and Little Miss fundraiser, will take place at the Braham Event Center, 655 8th St. SW, from 7-11 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30. There will be hors d’oeuvres, casino games and raffles, a DJ and more. Costumes are encouraged, not required. For tickets or more information visit www.brahamchamber.com.
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held in Pine City on Monday, Feb. 1 at First Presbyterian Church, 405 Main St. S., from noon to 6 p.m. For an appointment to donate call the American Red Cross at 800-7332767 or visit redcrossblood.org.
Mystery Monday We R Able’s February “Mystery Monday” concert will feature National Veteran’s Champion and harmonica player Dave McKeen at the Historic Grant House in Rush City on Monday, Feb. 1, beginning at 5:49 p.m. The evening includes riddles, mild mysteries, door prize drawings and knock knock jokes. And because it’s on the eve of Ground Hog’s Day, some of the activities will focus on that. Participants should arrive at 5:11 p.m. to place their meal orders. Preregistration is required; call 320-358-1211.
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S.A.L. French Toast Breakfast A French Toast breakfast sponsored by the Sons of the American Legion will be served Sunday, Jan. 31 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Pine City American Legion. French toast, eggs, sausage and beverages are included with the meal. Discount tickets are available in advance at the Legion or from S.A.L. members.
St. Mary’s Pancake Breakfast A pancake breakfast sponsored by St. Mary’s Catholic School will be served Sunday, Jan. 31 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Immaculate Conception Church Dining Hall. Meal includes pancakes, eggs, sausage and beverage. Discount tickets are available in advance from St. Mary’s or the parish office.
Pine City Senior Center bingo There will be bingo at the Pine City Senior Center, 670 Main St. S., from 2 - 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 31. Call Kathy at 320-6301359 for cost or information.
Open skating/open hockey On Sunday, Jan. 31 there is open skating at 4:30 p.m., followed by youth open hockey at 6 p.m. and adult open hockey at 7:45 p.m. at the Pine City Civic Center. Call 320-629-6995 for cost or more information, or visit www.pinecityciviccenter. weebly.com.
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North Chisago Historical Society program The North Chisago Historical Society will present a program on the history of Plastech, a company which began in the building that now houses the Rush City Public Library, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the Rushseba Town Hall, 51533 Forest Boulevard, one-half mile north of the Grant House in Rush City. Alan Johnson, a Plastech employee for 43 years, will be presenting historical information about this local company. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call 320-358-4406.
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.
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.
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 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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WEDNESDAY 2/3 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Focus on Ability: 1:30 p.m., Chisago Co. Snr. Ctr., North Branch Pine City Council: 6:30 p.m., Pine Government Ctr., Pine City AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center THURSDAY 2/4 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City Pine City Music Boosters: Pine City Pizza Pub, 6:30 p.m.
SENIOR DINING Feb. 1 - 5 Monday: Country fried steak, whipped potatoes with gravy, seasoned peas, wheat bread, sliced pears Tuesday: Tator tot casserole, broccoli Normandy, wheat dinner roll, peaches, gelatin Wednesday: Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, corn, wheat bread, cook’s choice of pie Thursday: Hot roast pork sandwich, whipped potatoes with gravy, butternut squash, strawberry cream dessert Friday: BBQ chicken, potato salad, baked beans, wheat dinner roll, banana 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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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Conditions C diti for f new hockey h k co-op To the Editor: Regarding the recent story entitled “Hinckley-Finlayson may join Dragon hockey co-op,” as an avid Dragon hockey fan and longtime supporter of the team, I fully back the addition of Hinckley-Finlayson to our cooperative in addition to Rush City under two conditions: First, as long as our combined enrollments don’t exceed the threshold for being considered double A (AA) hockey. Second, only if we can drop all the slashes and dashes in the Pine City/Rush City/Hinckley-Finlayson team name and call ourselves the “Pine City Area Dragons” hockey team (like Moose Lake: the cooperative comprised of Barnum, Cromwell, Moose Lake, Willow River and East Central are the “Moose Lake Area Rebels”). Go Dragons! Nathan Johnson Pine City
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To the Editor: On a cold early winter day, what is there to do, when the temperature has dropped fifty degrees from what it was a few days ago? Putting that extra blanket on the bed and turning up the fire helps. Looking out our lakeside cabin window, what do I see? The strong wind has whipped up a gale, blowing the snow, making the lake look like there are white caps on the ice. Only a few weeks earlier I saw the liquid water sending white horses racing across the waves. Now I just peer out the window and remember those earlier times. Sitting in the lounge chair, resting by the fireplace with its hypnotic flames flickering, left in a trance only to be jarred back to existence by a snap from a burning pine log. The aroma is the best fragrance imaginable, even better than Old Spice. I realize that winter in this area is a very nice place to be while sitting by the fire and looking out at the whitecaps racing across the ice. Dale Kuzel Pine City
Had enough of Trump To the Editor: I really liked the letter with the Title of “America founded on religious freedom” by Rebecca Gaspard and another letter titled “Stand up against bigotry, ignorance” by Kelly Gribauval signed by another 98 other Peace Corp volunteers from Minnesota. Both of these very good letters were in the Pine City paper on Jan. 14. I totally agree that we have had enough spreading of hate. Enough hate from the likes of Donald Trump. Now that Trump has been endorsed by that wild Sarah Palin from Alaska I think more good voters will get tired of their spreading of hate and will be considering more responsible, caring, intelligent candidates. I cannot think of anyone with a bigger ego, that is so very arrogant. Can you imagine how Trump would get along with other much more sensible leaders in the world ? I was sick of Trump after about five minutes of his stupid “Apprentice” TV program. I never watched him again, but these days with all of his stupid remarks he is getting a lot of press. I have heard several good people say they would move to our neighbor to the north if by accident Trump would become president. Charlie Rike Pine City
Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning in the home this winter MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Each year about 500 people die in the United States from unintentional exposure to carbon monoxide, the silent, odorless, colorless gas formed by incomplete combustion of fuels. Carbon monoxide can build up to dangerous concentrations indoors when fuel-burning devices—furnaces, water heaters, gas or kerosene space heaters, gas boilers, gas ranges and ovens, gas dryers, charcoal or gas grills, fireplaces and wood stoves, motor vehicles, and yard equipment—are not properly vented, operated or maintained. CO is most common in the winter months, when a heating system malfunctions in a home or when a car engine is left running in a garage. You can also become exposed to high levels of carbon monoxide while camping, fishing, hunting, and boating. For instance, carbon monoxide can form in the cabin areas of boats or in ice houses with heating equipment.
The Minnesota Department of Health offers three basic tips to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning: 1. Properly vent and maintain fuel-burning appliances All fuel-burning appliances should be vented to the outside and should be checked by a qualified heating contractor every year to detect potential problems. Never use appliances intended for outdoor use inside, such as barbecue grills, camp stoves, or portable generators. Do not idle cars in garages, both attached and unattached, for any length of time. Dangerously high levels of carbon monoxide can accumulate even if the garage door is open. 2. Know the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning When carbon monoxide is inhaled into the lungs it displaces the oxygen in the blood stream and affects all major organs and muscles. Symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure are similar to flu-like symptoms. For most people, the first signs of car-
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12,000 PPM: Death within 1 – 3 minutes 1,600 PPM: Nausea within 20 minutes, death within 1 hour 800 PPM: Nausea and convulsions – death within 2 hours 400 PPM: Frontal headaches within 1-2 hours; life threat within 3 hours. Alarms should sound within 4-15 minutes. 70 PPM: If CO at this level for at least one hour and no more than 4 hours, UL 2034 alarm should be sounding. 50 PPM: Maximum average level for continuous exposure in an 8 hour workday per U.S. federal law. 10–35 PPM: Health consequences during pregnancy, for small children, elderly, and those suffering respiratory or heart problems.
bon monoxide exposure include mild headache and breathlessness with moderate exercise. Continued exposure can lead to more severe headaches, dizziness, fatigue, and nausea. Some ways to distinguish carbon monoxide poisoning from the flu: • You feel better when you are away from home. • Everyone in the home is sick at the same time. • Family members most affected spend the most time at home. • You don’t have a fever or body aches that come with the flu. 3. Install and maintain carbon monoxide alarms in your home
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Fire consumes house of ill repute in Hinckley 10 Years Ago, 2006 Young architects were hard at work in Gene Carlson’s classroom on Friday afternoon. The third graders have talked about building designs and what makes them strong and sturdy. Rylie Sauter was one of many students who used triangles at the base to make his structure strong. S t udent Achievers this week include Ben Sharp, Years son of Jim and Justine Ago Sharp and a kindergartner Donna at St. Mary’s Heath School. Ben is full of smiles and laughter. Ninth grader Jessica Baily, daughter of Leah Nebel, is also a Student Achiever. She does a great job in civics class and is very willing to share her opinion in class. Wrestling Athletes of the Week are Nick Engler and Josh Helmer, 8th graders that are wrestling on the JV and JH teams this year. Both of these young men have been working hard and improving every week. We look for good things to come from these two young wrestlers.
25 Years Ago, 1991 A huge cocaine trafficking operation with Pine County connections was cracked Saturday, Jan. 19 by state, federal and local law enforcement agencies.
The Pine County Sheriff’s Department worked with agents of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, St. Paul police, the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department and other agencies to break a drug ring which has allegedly been shipping large amounts of cocaine to St. Paul from Miami via Chicago. The state board of the Minnesota National Farmers Organization has announced that Ed France Jr., Pine City, has been elected state president for 1991. Cindy Rolain, editor of the Pine City Pioneer and TV Weekly since 1981, has been promoted to publisher. Rolain replaces Steve Prinsen, who moved to Annandale in December after purchasing the newspaper there. An old treadle sewing machine that Marshall Carlson restored and refinished runs perfectly and looks better than it did when it was new. Carlson’s hobby is restoring old furniture that had been destined for a bonfire and it gives Marshall and his wife Evelyn a great deal of pleasure to see what can be accomplished with patience and persistence.
50 Years Ago, 1966 First place winner in the second annual Cub Scout Pinewood Derby was Gregory Piha, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Piha. Runner up was Kevin Westerman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Westerman. The Pine County Board of Commissioners took action which will advance the progress of the reconstruction of the Tom Connor Trading Post
armory Jan. 30. Proceeds are used to help unfortunate children afflicted with infantile paralysis. Tickets are 50 cents for the gents and ladies are admitted free. The sixth grade, in conjunction with the study of adjectives, were writing descriptions of winter and winter scenes. Margaret Boo’s description was the most vivid, having used many good picture words and comparisons. Born to Mr. and Mrs. August Stoffel, on Jan. 26, a son and third child. Both mother and son are doing nicely. The Dragons beat Chi-High 18-12 on the Bulldogs’ own court, and lifted the jinx that this court has always had for Pine City. It was the first time in four years that Pine City has beat Chi-Hi down there.
Christmas 1990 had to wait until 1991 at Violet Wall’s home until her grandson returned from Operation Desert Storm. Wall was looking forward to a special Christmas with her grandson, who recently became a doctor, when he was called to duty. She plans to keep the tree decorated for him.
as an outstanding Minnesota historic site. Newly elected officers of the Snake River Valley Conservation Club were Henry Pangerl Jr., president, Clarence Appleby, vice president, and C. G. Anderson as secretary treasurer. Specials at Doran’s Jack and Jill were Northern facial tissue, 150 count boxes, six for $1; three 12 oz. rings of bologna for
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75 Years Ago, 1941 Clair Shuey, Pine City, returned from the midwinter seed show at the University of Minnesota with a first prize on his Minhybrid 701, an all yellow 90 day hybrid. The eighth annual President’s Ball will be held at the t
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Businessmen of this place are now so blue on account of business being so dull that the air has somewhat of a blue tinge. An alarm of fire was sounded in Hinckley last Saturday evening at 7:30, and the fire department was quick to respond but on finding that the building being consumed was the house of prostitution on the west side of the Duluth track and outside of the city limits, they concluded it was out of their district. The citizens can consider this a good riddance to bad rubbish. Only a few charred timbers mark the spot where once these brazen harlots held high revel.
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NEWSLINE Survey first step in Pine County’s plan for future As the first step in its 2016 Comprehensive Plan public input process, Pine County will be accepting surveys through Feb. 1 to help characterize the interests of the community. A comprehensive plan is a document that describes the historical and current characteristics of a community, its vision for the future, and a strategic map to reach that vision. To access the survey electronically visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/pinecounty. Alternatively, paper surveys are available at the Zoning Department in the Pine County Courthouse, 635 Northridge Drive, Pine City. They are also available at the Land Department, 1602 Hwy. 23 in Sandstone. The survey will be available for printing online at www.co.pine.mn.us. Anyone who would like to receive bulk paper surveys to share at a business or organization may contact the Zoning Department at 320-216-4220. This survey will help guide upcoming public meetings where community members will have an opportunity to further share their visions for Pine County. For questions or more information call the Pine County Zoning Department at 320-216-4220.
PTCC offers Business Technology program In order to meet the needs of regional and state businesses, Pine Technical & Community College has introduced a new Business Technology (BTEC) certificate and associate of applied science degree, starting spring semester. “Business professionals need to have a variety of experience and skills in order to support an office, especially in small organizations that require staff to wear a lot of hats,” said Gavin House, BTEC instructor. “Today’s office professional also needs to be familiar with marketing, accounting software, desktop publishing and management principles, as well as the fundamental communication and organization skills.
Our new program covers all of these topics, along with an internship or capstone to give the graduate some real-world experience.” First-year courses emphasize the basic knowledge and skills necessary to prepare students for entry-level office positions. Second-year offerings include advanced courses in business and technology as well as an internship or capstone course to prepare students for higher levels of employment. PTCC’s BTEC program provides opportunities to become proficient in computer, business, and communication skills used by administrative and technology support positions in a wide variety of business office and customer service settings. Coursework covers the fundamentals of business culture, written business communication, business presentations, computer fundamentals, use of current software applications and interpersonal and team development skills. To learn more about the program or to apply, please go to http://pine.edu/programs/business/business-technology/ or call 320-629-5100.
Heartland Express now making runs to Pine City The Heartland Express bus transit program shared by Isanti and Chisago counties has expanded its route options to include Pine City. Heartland Express will have its first pickup at County Market in North Branch at 6:30 a.m. and there will be two-hour loops between North Branch and Pine City. The last departure out of Pine City is 4:30 p.m. from Walmart. The bus will also make stops in Harris and Rush City. For trip information, call Heartland Express at 763-689-8131.
Wiberg wins in Lucky Lines Jeremy Wiberg of Pine City won $30,000 by playing the Lucky Lines Multiplier game. He referred to the win as “Pure, dumb, wonderful, luck.” He said he would pay bills and “have a little fun” with the prize.
TAX PREP GUID GUIDE E IRS READY TO START 2016 TAX SEASON The Internal Revenue Service announced that the nation’s 2016 individual income tax fi ling season opens Jan. 19, with more than 150 million tax returns expected to be fi led this year. People will have several extra days to fi le their tax returns this year. Taxpayers have until Monday, April 18 to fi le their 2015 tax returns and pay any tax due because of the Emancipation Day holiday in Washington, D.C., falling on Friday, April 15. Taxpayers in Maine and Massachusetts will have until Tuesday, April 19 because of Patriot’s Day observances on April 18. The IRS expects more than 70 percent of taxpayers to again receive tax refunds this year. Last year, the IRS issued 109 million refunds, with an average refund of $2,797. Health Care Basics Similar to last year, meeting the tax obligation of the Affordable Care Act for the vast majority of taxpayers will simply mean checking a box to verify everyone on their return has health coverage. For others, IRS.gov/aca features useful information, tips and interactive online tools to help taxpayers with the premium tax credit, the individual shared responsi-
bility requirement, and other tax features of the ACA. The Affordable Care Act requires that a taxpayer and each member of their family either has qualifying health coverage for each month of the year, qualifies for an exemption, or makes an individual shared responsibility payment when fi ling their tax returns. Here are some important ACA reminders: • Check the box: Like last year, the vast majority of taxpayers will simply check a box on their tax return to indicate that each member of their family had qualifying health coverage for the whole year. No further action is required to report coverage. • Claim a Coverage Exemption if you qualify: If you or anyone on your return did not have coverage for the entire year, you should determine if you qualify for one of the many coverage exemptions that are available. • File to reconcile Advance Payments of the Premium Tax Credit: If you enrolled in coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace during 2015, you most likely received the benefit of advance payments of the premium tax credit. You must fi le a tax return and submit Form 8962 to recon-
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Wiberg claimed the prize on Jan. 15, 2016. SuperAmerica at 1260 8th St. NW in Pine City, sold the winning ticket.
Blood donated in Rush City
The American Red Cross Blood Drive for Rush City Community area was held on Jan. 4 and collected 72 units of lifesaving blood from those who donated. Organizers expressed gratitude to donators, volunteers and contributors. The next Rush City blood drive will be on June 27 from at the Rush City High School. Call 1-800-Red Cross (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or to schedule on line at www.redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins are always welcome.
Arson suspected in Carlton County
The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office reports that they received a call of a cabin fire on Jan. 21 at 7:20 p.m. on County Road 6 in Blackhoof Township. Later during the investigation, a 56-year-old male resident admitted intentionally starting the fire inside the house. The man was arrested for first-degree arson and is being held at the Carlton County Jail.
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Radon is an odorless, colorless radioactive gas that occurs naturally in Minnesota soils. It can enter into homes through cracks or openings in walls or foundations. The only way for residents to know if their home has high levels of radon is to test. For more information on radon testing and mitigation, visit Radon in Minnesota Homes or call the Minnesota Department of Health Indoor Air Unit at 651-201-4601 or 1-800-798-9050. To see how radon has affected the lives of cancer patients and their families visit CanSAR - Cancer Survivors Against Radon.
Predatory offender Fritz in Sandstone The Pine County Sheriff’s Office reports that a Level 3 Predatory Offender has been released and is making his home in the Sandstone area. Rommel Heinrich Fritz, 54, was released from prison on Aug. 1 and moved back into the Sandstone area on Jan. 11. Fritz has a history of sexual conduct and contact with minor female victims age 7-14. Contact included fondling and penetration. Fritz gained compliance with a 14-year-old victim through physical force and by holding her against her will. He was known to younger victims and not previously known to the 14-year-old victim. Predatory offenders are rated on a scale of one to three. A Level 3 Predatory Offender is considered the most likely to re-offend. Fritz is described as a white male with brown eyes, brown hair and a medium complexion. He is 5’8” tall and weighs 178 pounds. Fritz served 12 years and seven months of a 20 year prison sentence and was released in 2012. Then in 2013, Fritz pled guilty to felony predatory offender registration violation after fleeing his registered residence in Sandstone. Fritz was on the run for nine days before finally being tracked to a campsite in Nicollet County. Fritz was sentenced
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to 34 months in prison with credit for 227 days served. With his release, he is now on probation for 10 years as well as a lifetime of supervised release as a sex offender. Fritz has served the sentence imposed on him by the court and is not wanted by the police at this time. The sheriff’s office pointed out that this notification is not intended to increase fear in the community but simply to inform the public. The Pine County Sheriff’s Office is available to provide the public with useful information on personal safety. The Pine County Sheriff’s Office may be reached at 320-629-8380. To report criminal activity by this offender or any other individual call 911. For questions about sex offenders and community notification, go to www.doc.state.mn.us and click on “Search for Offenders.”
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Ever since an eye-opening journey to Africa in 2000, Rush City’s Deb Pangerl found herself at the forefront of an effort to help the women of the Maasai tribe of Tanzania rise up from poverty and repression. Pangerl notes that prior to this, she had struggled with what her purpose was in life. Though she had married her best friend and had a great job, her soul yearned for more. By the time she returned to the United States from a fourth trip to Tanzania in 2006, Pangerl felt that she may have found that mission. Using some of the skills she developed as a full-time paralegal, Pangerl filed with the government to certify The IMAGE Project as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. IMAGE’s mission is to “empower Maasai girls and women in Tanzania through education and economic opportunities.” Since then, Pangerl has served as the founder and executive director with a governing board of two other individuals. IMAGE runs with the help of volunteers who have a passion to help the girls and make a difference in the lives of others.
felt her life had become “richer” due to her personal connection with the girls of the IMAGE project. Pangerl estimates that IMAGE has helped hundreds of young girls earn their education. The girls may enter the program around age 12 and can remain in the program until they achieve their degree. In 2012, IMAGE built a secondary school, Namnaykai Girls Secondary School. Namnayaki means “blessings” in Maasai. In school the girls learn several subjects taught by five full-time teachers, including geography, English, math and chemistry. The school has three classrooms including a science lab. There is also a dormitory for the girls to live in as there is always a risk girls will be “married off” when home from break. Currently there are 80 enrolled students. Pangerl marvels at the IMAGE graduates resourcefulness as 50 percent of the graduates have gone on to trade school and colleges pursuing advanced degrees completely on their own. They now serve as community development workers, teachers, accountants and nurses. Additionally, Pangerl is impressed with the courage these girls and women have displayed. Pursuing education often came at the cost of being labeled an outcast from their family and tribal members. She is amazed at the transformation these girls go through as they learn and grow into strong, confident women who have “walked through their fear” to obtain an education. Eventually Pangerl hopes to turn the school back to the community. She returns twice a year to monitor the progress and encourage the move to independence. She feels her work with IMAGE has given others the avenue to help, and she herself feels it fulfills her passion in life “to speak for those who have no voice.”
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LONG TERM MAINTENANCE Nolan said that the school district has a new category of revenue starting this year called Long Term Facilities Maintenance revenue (LTFM), which was created by state lawmakers in 2015. Before LTFM, the largest school districts were allowed to collect $2.79 per square foot from taxpayers for maintenance (roofs, air systems etc) while smaller districts were capped at $0.58 per square foot. The Pine City School Board approved a 10 year facility maintenance plan in September to include maintenance projects: elementary boilers, roof replacements, parking lot resurfacing and other maintenance projects. LTFM funds can be used for replacement, but not for new construction projects that are not replacing a current asset. “The goal is to phase in this revenue without a lot of tax increase,” Nolan said. “So they are phasing it in over a three-year period.” For each pupil in the school district local levies will go up $193 more in 2017, $292 in 2018 and $380 more in 2019.
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The Pine City School District will raise its local tax levy 7.56 percent in 2016, or $254,477. Pine City School District Business Manager Jill Nolan said that the district projects revenues of $20,890,237 and expenses of $20,683,920 in 2016, leaving a fund balance of $6,241,208. The budget for the 2015-2016 general fund is $18,094,208, with 75 percent of that coming from the state, 17 percent from other sources and eight percent from the local property tax (about $1,447,537). According to Nolan, 70 percent of the general fund expense will go to direct instruction, with the remainder going to transportation, pupil support services, capital and operations and more. Nolan said that since 2001, state funding for education has not kept pace with inflation and increases in market value. Though the legislature approved a two percent increase in 2016 ($117 per pupil) and 2017 ($119 per pupil), the state would need to increase per-pupil funding by another 10.3 percent, or $626 per student to keep pace with inflation. Pine City area taxpayers have voted to support the school with an operating
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Wrestlers head to podium in tournaments BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM
The Dragon wrestling program had a busy weekend Jan. 22-23. The team competed in two different tournaments and faced some tough opponents as they continue to work their way towards the postseason. Pine City/Hinckley-Finlayson was in North Branch on Friday night for an eight team individual tournament and then traveled to the St. Croix Falls Interstate Classic on Saturday. “We just came off two tournaments Friday and Saturday, and boy was it a bear,” said Head Coach Milo Allen. “We knew these two days of consecutive tournaments would be tough but we used it to prepare for the Section Tournament. We are using this experience to show the guys they have what it takes to wrestle in a two-day setting.” At North Branch, the Dragons showed themselves well and were competitive in each weight class. The highlight was the performance of senior Beau Hunter at 120 pounds as he came away winning his class. Hunter has recently returned from a knee injury that had been keeping him out of action. Earning third place finishes were Mateo Mancia (126 lbs), Allen Ramstad (138 lbs), Brody Pantlin (152 lbs), and Dakotah Neid (220 lbs). Pine City/ Hinckley-Finlayson also got fourth place finishes from Carter Utecht (170 lbs) and Marcus Scarbrough (195 lbs). “We had a decent night and we were competi-
tive,” said Allen. “Our goal on Friday night was to compete and earn a place. The guys wrestled hard and earned their places.” Without much time to recover, the Dragons faced some stiff competition the following day in St. Croix Falls. With 20 teams in attendance at the tournament this year, Pine City/Hinckley-Finlayson saw some very good wrestlers on the day. The Dragons finished a respectable 11th out of 20. “This was yet again a tough tournament to wrestle in,” Allen said. “While this was a Wisconsin tournament, there were many, many talented wrestlers in attendance including many who are ranked in Minnesota and Wisconsin. In this one, we had multiple guys turn the corner on their season and show huge improvement.” Beau Hunter looked strong throughout the day and earned his ticket to the championship match for the third year in a row at the Interstate Classic. Unfortunately, after missing nearly a month of action, Hunter looked like he just ran out of steam. “That month of recovery caught up with him in the final match of his day,” Allen said of his senior. “He just didn’t have enough to take the championship against Calen Kirkpatrick of Northwestern.” Other highlights included the match between 2015 State Entrant Neid and eventual tournament Champion Brent Chambers of Princeton. The two battled for the
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‘In this one, we had multiple guys turn the corner on their season and show huge improvement.’ Milo Allen Head Coach complete six minutes in their match, with Chambers escaping with a narrow 6-2 victory. Allen also praised the effort of Will Fix, Josh Lange and Carter Utecht on the day and said all three wrestled very well. Lange placed fourth while Utecht earned a fifth place finish. “In this tournament, if you can get on the podium (places 1-5) you have had a great day of wrestling,” Allen said. “I am proud of all the guys who wrestled yesterday. They were given a job to do and they did it. We told them to leave it all on the mat and give it their best in each and every minute of their matches. I believe each guy did that yesterday and we certainly saw improvement from our team.” This week, Pine City/ Hinckley-Finlayson will be on the road. The week starts with a trip to Chisago Lakes for a triangular with the host team as well as Annandale-Maple Lake, and then the Dragons will be in Cloquet on Friday, Jan. 29 for a quad with Mora, Hibbing and Cloquet-Esko.
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Dragons notch impressive wins over Eagles, Tigers partment by Grace Langmade with 13 points, Allison Gusk with 10, and Mckenzie Kloeckl with eight. Alison Brown led the Dragons with 7 rebounds. “This was a very important win for us,” said Hasz. “It keeps us battling for one of the top spots in the conference and put us above .500 overall.” Three nights later, playing at home against the Tigers of Rush City, the Dragons would net another key victory.
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Playing their best basketball of the 2015-16 season, Pine City’s girls picked up two wins this past week against conference opponents with winning records. The Dragons have now won five of their past six games and are 9-7 overall. PINE CITY 66, EAST CENTRAL 48 Played on Tuesday, Jan. 19, Pine City completed the season sweep of a solid Eagles squad. Defense was the key here as the Dragons put up a whopping 22 steals in the contest, leading to some fast break opportunities and extra possessions. Eighth Grader Lily Wilson tied the Pine City girls basketball record with 12 steals in a game, a number that has not occurred in Pine City’s program since Patty Syverson did it back in the 1977-78 season. “The Eagles have been playing very good basketball and were coming into the game with a four-game winning streak,” pointed out Head Coach Ted Hasz. “They have improved a great deal since the first time we played them this year. We were ready to play and used a combination of patience and aggressiveness to have success. We are learning
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Grace Langmade led scoring against the Tigers with 17 points in the Dragon victory.
how to pick our spots a little better and wait for what the defense gives us instead of forcing the action. We also were able to generate some offense by playing great defense.” Wilson led the team in scoring with 28 points. She was followed in that de-
Playing hard The Pine City Music Program hosted the 8th Annual Minnesota Band Directors Association Honors Band on Jan. 23. Grade 8 Honor Band Members: (right photo, back) Kenny Lee, Trent Raudabaugh, Matt Long, Nate Webster; (front) Kaleb Montague, Joshua Rike, JJ Preston Emily Schueller, Emily Guzik; (not pictured) Tucker Dalen and Jordan Johnson. Grade 9-10 Honor Band: (left photo, back) Lindsay Miller, TJ Rank, Jake Weber, Elizabeth Cahill, Abbe Sparling; (middle) Jenica Hancock, Emily Elliot, Ali Gosen, Jocelyn Johnson; (front) Alexandra Waxberg, Nicole Peters, Carina Guzik, Rachel Johnson, Genoa Gregg; (not pictured) Logan Vinaja.
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PINE CITY 48, RUSH CITY 41 Rush City came riding high on a sixgame win streak and boasting an 8-2 record while holding down second place in the Great River Conference. Pine City’s defense continued to be solid while holding the Tigers to their second-lowest scoring total of the season. “The two teams are very familiar with one another being only 10 miles apart and both playing in our summer league,” Hasz noted. “It was a matter of who was going to take advantage of their opportunities and force the other team to be uncomfortable. We played some really good defense throughout the night.” Keying that defensive effort were Brown along with Allison Gusk, whom Hasz pointed out specifically on the defensive end. “All of our kids knew their assignment
and did a nice job of working together,” said Hasz. “We have been holding teams in the 30s and 40s lately and that gives us a great chance to win games.” Offensively, the Dragons had three players in double figures. Langmade led the way with 17, followed by Wilson with 13 and Gusk with 11. “All three of them took the ball to the basket hard and finished well,” said Hasz. “Lily and Grace also hit shots from beyond the arc which helps to create space inside for getting to the basket. Hannah Lorsung and Chloe Alleman have been been doing a nice job of coming off the bench to give Mckenzie Kloeckl a break at the five spot. Isabelle Aragonez, Katherine Rike, Alaina Steele and Jolie Wicktor are all kids that have done a good job when called upon to come off the bench in any of the other four spots this season. We told all of our kids that this win belongs to all of you. Our seniors have done a nice job leading our group and we will need that leadership down the stretch with a lot of big games coming up.” With their current run of hot play, their youth, and some real depth that the Dragons are starting to develop (JV team currently has a 12-4 record), the future looks bright for this program.
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Boys squad continues to develop in 1-1 week Hockey BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM
The basketball season continued this past week as the Dragons worked towards finding the right mix in the absence of All-Conference senior guard Noah Adams, who is out with a knee injury. Pine City has been starting four sophomores but continues to play at a high level with its up-tempo, high energy style. The Dragons went 1-1 in two games throughout the week and have a record of 11-6. PINE CITY 85, EAST CENTRAL 75 The Dragons led throughout this game, which was played at home on Tuesday, Jan. 19. Balanced scoring was a key with three players notching 18 or more points. The Dragons had to contend with a very athletic Eagles team that also has quite a bit of experience, but did the little things right; limiting turnovers, rebounding, and passing the ball well to earn a win. “We are now working on putting together longer stretches of great execution and effort on both ends and on the boards,” Head Coach Kyle Allen said. “It is not as easy as it sounds, but we will get there. I really thought Jake Rademacher and Jake Lunceford stood out in this game and for similar reasons. Roddey hit some big shots in the first half and pulled down a career high seven rebounds in the game while Lunce drew the job
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of guarding the other team’s best player. He finished good around the rim and pulled down a game high nine rebounds. Both of those guys really stepped up in high areas of need.” At the point guard spot, or “creator” role in Allen’s offense, Nathan Kleppe looked confident. His backcourt mate Clay Logan continued to impress. “Nathan did another nice job of running the show with 10 assists while Clay continued to be a good utility guy for us; doing a little bit of everything,” said Allen. “Kole Jusczak, again, did a great job of leading us, leading the guys on the court. He can be absolutely dominant, it’s is fun to watch.” Jusczak was the high point man with 22, Logan had 19 and Lunceford 18. Nick Hansmann had three big three-pointers in the first half and finished with nine points. Playing again two nights later in Rush City, the Dragons wouldn’t have such a good outcome. RUSH CITY 56, PINE CITY 51 In a game full of runs, it was the Tigers who made the biggest push down the stretch to earn the season sweep. Although Pine City led early in the ballgame and had a nine point lead midway through the second half, Rush City would go on a 15-1 run to move ahead. The Dragons had several chances to tie the game in the final minute, including down by one point and at the
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Jake Lunceford stepped up this week, scoring 18 against East Central and 14 against Rush City.
free throw line, but just couldn’t come up in the clutch. “Felt like we were stuck in mud in parts of the game,” said Allen. “A very physical game with a team that is much larger, stronger, and longer than us. We did not shoot the ball as well as we are used to and that is something that is going to happen once in a while. On nights like that, you hope that your defense will carry you and we came up just a bit short.” Pine City was just 10-51 from three-point range in the contest. Lunceford was extremely effective in the paint and was the only Dragons player to shoot better than 30 percent from the floor going 6-8 and scoring a
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team-high 14 points. Jusczak was also in double digits with 11 points. For the second game in a row, only six Dragons scored. Adams’ loss hurts Pine City’s starting lineup, but it also drains the Dragons depth. The Dragons were back on the court on Monday, Jan. 25 to take on the Braham Bombers. Pine City played with high energy and put together one competitive half before getting blown out in the final 18 minutes. After trailing by single digits for most of the first half, Braham opened up a 15-point lead at halftime and won 88-51 to send Pine City to 11-7 overall. Full coverage in next week’s Pioneer.
Result: Pine City/Rush City beat Ely/Northeast Range 8-0 Where/When: At home on Friday, Jan. 22 What happened: The Dragons took care of business in this one, pounding a Timberwolves team that has now lost 12 of its last 14 games. Pine City/ Rush City got two goals in the first period to take a lead, and then closed the door with six goals in the second period. With two goals apiece, Jonah Bergstrom, Brendan Westbrook and Brandon Fisher took care of business. Also scoring for the Dragons were Jake Lindblom, and Ryan Linnell. Luke Murphy earned his second career shutout, and second in a row, stopping all 32 shots he faced. What it means: The Dragons are now 11-8 with six regular season games remaining. Up next: The team will travel to face Cambridge-Isanti on Tuesday, Jan. 26 before hosting Becker/Big Lake on Friday, Jan. 29.
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MURDER: Raisch claims innocence at sentencing, judge imposes maximum 40-year sentence for murder FROM PAGE 1
Also on March 9, investigators discovered that Shepardson recently had a man staying with him who had been released from prison not long before: Robert Sam Raisch, Jr. A check with the Mille Lacs Tribal Police showed that just one hour after the fire Raisch was stopped in a truck near Grand Casino Hinckley, only 16 miles away from the trailer. And in the truck with him were two other individuals, a man and a woman. In an interview with law enforcement, the other man from the truck told investigators that he had seen Raisch violently confront Shepardson in the trailer on March 7, and that Raisch broke Shepardson’s phone when he threatened to call police. He said Raisch told him to take Shepardson’s speakers out to the pickup. When he returned, he did not see Shepardson, and asked where he was. In response, Raisch said, “You don’t have to worry about him anymore.”
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‘[Shepardson] was a good person ... he had a kind heart. He was nothing to Mr. Raisch.’ Reese Frederickson Pine County Attorney The witness said he then saw Shepardson bleeding and lying in a location consistent with where investigators later found his body. The witness smelled smoke and saw several fires burning as he left the trailer with Raisch. SENTENCING CONCERNS “This was a violent, violent death,” Frederickson said. “One can only imagine the pain that Mr. Shepardson went through.” He pointed out that Shepardson had invited Raisch into his home after his release from prison and offered him food and shelter. “He was a good person ... he had a kind heart,” Frederickson said. “He
was nothing to Mr. Raisch.” Frederickson asked the judge to impose the maximum sentence of 40 years for second-degree murder. Raisch’s court-appointed lawyer Mackenzie Guptil pointed out that Raisch would be 78 years old if released early, and nearly 90 if he served his full sentence. He asked that Raisch’s sentenced be reduced to 429 months since he would pose less danger to the community at that age. RAISCH CLAIMS INNOCENCE When asked if wished to speak to the court, Raisch said he was innocent, and that the real killers were still free. He admitted he had a history of criminal convictions. “I’m a hardened criminal,” Raisch said. “I’ll probably die in prison.” HARD TO UNDERSTAND Before sentencing, Judge Krista Martin addressed the courtroom. “I feel very inadequate today to say anything that will make sense or soothe the grief of the family,” Martin said. “This was a
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Loren R. Ferch Loren Richard Ferch of P Pine City died peacefully a at home on Sunday, Jan. 224, 2016. He was 88 years o old. He was born on June 16, 11927 in St. Louis Park, the y youngest of six children. H He went to school in St. L Louis Park through his jjunior year and finished h his education in the miliitary. At the age of 17 he e entered the Merchant M Marines followed by two
Meyer Saige Alison Meyer was born on Jan. 6, 2016 at FirstLight Health System. She weighed seven pounds, six ounces and was 20-1/2 inches long. Her parents are Jaymi and Zachary Meyer of Pine City. Saige is welcomed home by siblings Colby, 17, and Bailey, 16, Pavelka. Saige’s grandparents are Mark and Terry Hatfield, Bill Meyer and Connie Pinkerton.
Viswanathan Jessa Marie Viswanathan was born on Jan. 6, 2016 at FirstLight Health System. She weighed nine pounds, 10 ounces. Her parents are Keenan and Chelsea Viswanathan of Pine City. Jessa’s grandparents are Mary Kay and Tim Muntifering, Dana Post and Nantha Viswanathan.
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.
Regina M. Reiser Regina Marie Reiser d died on Sunday, Jan. 24, 22016. She was 92 years o old. She was born on Feb. 226, 1923 to Wencelslaus “ “Jim” and Mary (Fichtta) Franta on the familly farm home outside of P Pine City. From early a adulthood, she began h her commitment to do g good through leadersship in 4-H by mentoring hundreds of youth. She served in leadership roles as a member of the Pine County Extension Board, American Legion Auxiliary and the Council of Catholic Women. In 1990, she was chosen as Pine County Citizen of the Year. In 1968, Regina started Reiser’s Tax Service. In 1969, WCMP radio station owners Jerry and Jane Robbins, asked her to join their staff where she worked for 20 years. After retiring, she volunteered for St. Mary’s School, Meals on Wheels, the Senior Nutrition Council and the Pine County Chapter of the American Cancer Society. She was a woman who gave her love to family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, Robert; son, Robert James; siblings, Albina Saumer, Emily, Ernest and George Franta. She is survived by children, Nadine Reiser (Dianne Kelley) of Edina, Dennis (Candy) Reiser of Pine City, Greg Reiser of Delano; daughters-inlaw, Penny Reiser of Pine City and Linda Reiser of Cambridge; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and special friend, Jane Robbins. Monsignor Aleksander Suchan will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial for her at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pine City. A time of visitation and reviewal is planned for Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, from 5 - 7 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. all at the Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City. A time of visitation and reviewal is also planned for one prior to the service at the church. Interment will take place at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Pine City. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. A special thanks to the Scandia House Assisted Living staff for their loving care. Funeral arrangements for Regina Reiser are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service ~ Swanson Chapel - Pine City. www.funeralandcremationservice.com.
PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER J Jan. 18 - JJan. 24 Theft, burglary, vandalism Jan. 18, 7:57 a.m., report of burglary, Clint Rd., Royalton Twp. Jan. 18, 8:26 a.m., report of damage to property, Hillside Ave., Pine City South Jan. 18, 12:43 p.m., report of fraud, Alfalfa Ln, Royalton Twp. Jan. 18, 4:14 p.m., report of burglary, 3rd St., Brook Park. Jan. 19, 3:15 a.m., report of shoplifter, Evergreen Sq, Pine City South. Jan. 21, 7:27 a.m., report of property damage, I-35, State Hwy. 70, Rock Creek West. Jan. 21, 1:55 p.m., report of veh prowl/entry, Hillside Ave., Pine City South. Jan. 22, 11:28 a.m., report of burglary, Cross Lake Rd., Mission Creek Twp Jan. 22, 6:39 p.m., report of damage to property, Birchwood Trl, Pine City Twp. East. Jan. 23, 5:54 p.m., report of theft, Evergreen Sq., Pine City South.
Miscellaneous Jan. 18, 7:42 a.m., report of sus-
picious activity, Nature Ave, Rock Creek East. Jan. 18, 5:12 p.m., report of disturbance, Evergreen Sq., Pine City South. Jan. 19, 12:20 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 4th St., Pine City South. Jan. 20, 7:30 a.m., report of suspicious activity, Tigua Rd., Pokegama Twp. East. Jan. 20, 6:04 p.m., report of animal disturbance, County Hwy. 61, Blueberry Island Rd., Mission Creek Twp. Jan. 21, 1:52 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 5th Ave, Pine City South. Jan. 22, 6:59 a.m., report of disturbance, 5th Ave., Pine City South. Jan. 22, 2:48 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 550th St., Govt. Rd., Rock Creek West. Jan. 22, 6:43 p.m., report of disturbance, Pokegama Lake Rd., Royalton Twp. Jan. 23, 3:53 p.m., report of trespass, Evergreen Sq., Pine City South. Jan. 23, 4:25 p.m., report of fireworks, Ironwood Dr., Homestead Rd., Pokegama Twp. East. Jan. 24, 5:38 p.m., report of disturbance, Forest Blvd., Rock
Creek West. Jan. 24, 10:13 p.m., report of suspicious activity, Northridge Dr., Pine City North.
Fires and accidents Jan. 20, 2:42 p.m. report of vehicle in ditch, I-35, Mission Creek Twp. Jan. 20, 3:28 p.m., report of personal injury, Forest Blvd., 570th St., Rock Creek West. Jan. 20, 5:15 p.m., report of personal injury, Henriette Rd., Pokegama Twp. West. Jan. 24, 11:52 a.m., report of vehicle in ditch, Forest Blvd., 550th St., Rock Creek West. Jan. 24, 6:01 p.m., report of personal injury, Main St., Liberty Rd., Pine City Twp. West.
Jail roster Jan. 18, Randy Michael Stoltz, warrant, remand-bail, drugs5th deg-possess /sch. 1, weapon-poss... Jan. 18, Darrell Thomas Mitchell, warrant, remand-bail, theft-take/use/trsf. movable pro-domestic abuse no contact order, under sentence remand-RPR. Released Jan. 24. Jan. 18, Christopher Krahnke Bittner, awaiting trial/court,
probable deb bl cause, assault-5th lt 5th d gree-fear of bodily, disturb-disorderly conduct. Released Jan. 20. Jan. 18, Ava Batesta Mitchell, warrant, remand-RPR, thefttake/use/transfer movable pro. Released Jan. 19. Jan. 18. Melissa Ann Maloney, hold other agency, theft-take/ use/transfer movable pro. Released Jan. 18. Jan. 19, Beau James Dedrickson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic-DUI-3 deg. Releaed Jan. 19. Jan. 19, Randy Dale Lindberg, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic-driving after rev. Released Jan. 19. Jan. 20, Ashlee Elizabeth Buckholtz, warrant, remand-bail, drugs-5th deg-possess sch. 1... Jan. 20, Matthew Donald Cooper, hold other agency, traffic-DAR... Jan. 20, Kyle David James Fairbanks, warrant, remand-hold, crim dam prop-3 deg-$501-$1000, domestic abuse no contact order-misd... Jan. 20, Alicia Marie Miskowiec, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, trespassing-business... Jan. 20, Shayne Carl Nel-
son, awaiting iti ttrial/court, i l/ t prob. b cause, traf-DL-DAC-inimical to public sa, drugs-3 deg. Released Jan. 21. Jan. 21, Jordan James Odegard, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, drugs-5 deg, fleeing police officer, family offense-nonsupport of spouse... Jan. 21, Carrie Jean Major, awaiting trial/court, remand bail, aslt-domestic aslt-misd, pre-trial violation. Released Jan. 22. Jan. 22, Shawn Allan Holmes, under sentence, burg-1 deg-occ res-forced-day-unk.... Jan. 22, Candice Jean Skinaway, awaiting trial/court, prob. cause, drugs-5 deg-poss, disturb-disorderly conduct. Jan. 22, Cody Hunter Uecker, awaiting trial/court, Pine Co. warrant, csc-reg. of pred. offen.... Jan. 22, Julie Kay Virkus, under sentence, drugs-5 deg-possmf.... Jan. 22, Ciara Marie Stadick, Pine Co. warrant, traffic-fail to provide vehicle i-duty to drive with due ca...Released Jan. 22. Jan. 23, Kinglsey Earl Bennett, awaiting trial/court, prob. cause, drugs-poss or sell-small amt. mj, theft-take/use/transfer movable pro....
23, Daniel JJan. 23 D i l Adolph Ad l h LaL barre, hold other agency, prob. violation-fe... Jan. 23, Devon Robert Kenneth Manley, awaiting trial/ court, prob. cause, drugs-5th deg-poss sch 1, drugs-poss or sell-small amt... Jan 23, Darnell Jamar Reed, awaiting trial/court, prob cause, drugs-5 deg-poss or sell-small amt.... Jan. 23, Dominic Paris Young, awaiting trial/court, prob. cause, drugs-5th deg-poss sch 1, poss or sell-small amt.... Jan. 23, Justin John Darwin, awaiting trial/court traf-dldriving restrictions-alc...Released Jan. 23. Jan. 24, Elisha Davis III, awaiting trial/court, prob. cause, aslt-terrorist threats reckless dis, aslt-2 deg-danger weapon-other weap... Jan. 24, Mitchell Edward Kadlec, awaiting trial/court, prob. cause, domestic abuse no contact order - v, traffic-dar... Jan. 24, Mary Jeanette Nelson, awaiting trial/court, prob. cause, drugs-5 deg-poss...
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Melford J. Haug Melford James Haug of Pine City died on Monday Jan. 18, 2015 at his home. He was 84 years old. He was born Sept. 21, 1931 to Milton and Emma (Roubinek) Haug at the family farm east of Pine City. He attended grade school at the Sauter School. He served his country in the U.S. Army as a corporal; chief radio operator at Big Delta, Alaska in the early 1950s. Upon his return from the Army, he worked for the Soo Line Railroad in Minneapolis in the signal department routing trains until his retirement in 1994; at which time he returned to Pine City to live. He married Lucille Antonson in 1970 and acquired a family of six children who have been very special to him. He also loved being a grandpa. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, golfer and a friend to all who knew him. For many years he was active in Meals on Wheels, Pine City Lions Club, Heath-Perkins American Legion Post No. 51, and served as honor guard at many veteran’s funerals. He was a life-long Lutheran and member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Pine City. He also worked at Sauser’s Hardware store in Pine City for several years which he greatly enjoyed. He was also actively involved in the Milburn Cemetery Association. He was preceded in death by parents, Milton and Emma Haug. He is survived by sister, Diane (Wayne) Baker of Sun City, Ariz.; brother, Martin Haug of Pine City; nieces and nephew, Yvette Ferguson of Fort Collins, Colo., Yvonne (Brian) Hoop of Bloomington, Ill., Darcey (Edna) Baker of Rapid City, S.D.; five great-nieces and nephews; stepchildren, Stan Antonson of Minnesota, Tom (Marguerite) Antonson of Idaho, Greg Antonson of Wisconsin, Kathy Caesar of Shoreview, Wanda (Dan) Hinrichs of Spring Lake Park, Bryan Antonson of North Dakota, nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and close friend, Lorraine (Blondie) Odden. Rev. Marion Rova officiated a funeral service for Mel Haug on Friday Jan. 22 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Pine City. Interment for Mel Haug of Pine City in the Milburn Cemetery east of Pine City with military honors provided by the Heath-Perkins American Legion, Novak-Milliren VFW and the Minnesota National Guard. Funeral arrangements for Mr. Melford Haug of Pine City are entrusted to the: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City~Swanson Chapel: www.funeralandcremationservice.com.
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Marie J. Thieman Marie Jane Thieman of P Pine City died on Saturday, J Jan. 23, 2016 at her home. S She was 58 years old. She was born to Denny J John Thieman and Nicolassa (Rodriguez) Thieman on J July 6, 1957 in Laredo, Texa as. She was kind hearted and lloved by family and friends. M Marie was a gentle person, a and was incredibly courag geous in her short battle w with cancer. She was a most beautiful soul that was taken far too soon. She was preceded in death by mother, Nicolasa Rodriguez and grandparents. She is survived by significant other, “Hoss” Otis of Pine City; son, Brian Otis of St. Louis Park; father, Denny (Ellen) Thieman of Scottsdale, Ariz.; sister, Debi (Ted) Hagfors of Braham; brother, Denny “DJ” (Debbie) Thieman of Pine City and many aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service for Marie Thieman will be at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30 at the Swanson Chapel in Pine City. A time of visitation is planned for one hour prior to the service at the chapel. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service ~ Swanson Chapel, Pine City: www.funeralandcremationservice.com.
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
WORSHIP GUIDE Church of Christ 815 7th St. SW, Pine City 10 a.m. Bible Study 11 a.m. Worship Service 4 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible Study. Contact: Greg Douvier 320-420-1302
Grasston, MN 55030 www.grasstonbaptist.org info@grasstonbaptisit.org 320.396.2645 Worship Service 9:30am Sunday School 10:45am
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
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
(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.
Grace Baptist Church
Hinckley Seventh Day Adventist
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.
550 1st St. NE, Hinckley 320-384-6167 Pastor: Carlos Rodriguez Services, Saturday, 11 a.m. Fellowship lunch 1st and 3rd Saturday following services.
Grasston Baptist Church 402 N. Oak St.
Holy Communion first and third Sundays and festival days.
Hustletown Community Church Non-denominational 17945 Blue Jay Ln. Pastor Bruce Thompson 320-225-9231 Sunday School, 10:15 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.
Grasston Jim Sodergren, Pastor 320-396-3925 hopelutherangrasston.org Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School;
Monsignor Alek Suchan Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m.
Living Water Fellowship
South Pine Baptist Church formerly Trinity Baptist Fellowship
915 W. 8th St. Rush City, MN Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Call 320-358-3818 for weekly Bible studies and youth activities.
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
Open Arms Church of God
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
Trinity Episcopal Church
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. Thursday Worship 5:30 p.m.
Pine City Evangelical Free Church
Living Hope Christian Center Hope Lutheran Church
Sunday Mornings: Life Class 9 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m.
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
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
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
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 320-629-2935 19390 Praha Ave, Beroun, MN
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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 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. 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 NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS The City of Pine City will be accepting sealed bids for a 1997 Ford. The deadline for submittal is 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2016. Call Public Works at (320) 629-6474 to arrange for an inspection. Sale As Is -no representations of any warranty, guarantee, title, etc. are made. City employees are allowed to submit a sealed bid. The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids.
Published in the Pine City Pioneer on January 28, 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) 629-2575. 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 Brook Park Township Notice of Board of Audit Brook Park Township will hold its
annual Board of Audit meeting on Tuesday, February 9th, 2016 at the Brook Park Town Hall immediately following the monthly township meeting. The purpose of the Board of Audit is to review the books for the year of 2015. Kelly Johnson, Clerk Brook Park Township Published in the Pine City Pioneer on January 28, 2016 SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE CITY OF ROCK CREEK January 7, 2016 Mayor Stevens called the Rock Creek City Council meeting to order at 7PM. Members present: Skip Stevens, Dick Johnson and Craig Saari. Absent: Pam Hinze and Joe Babolik. Other present: Nancy Runyan, Rod Stevens, Nancy Rys and Jay Abbott. Saari moved seconded by Johnson to approve the Truth-NTaxation December 3, 2015 minutes as sent. Motion carried all ayes. Saari moved seconded by Johnson to approve the December 3, 2015 Council minutes as sent. Motion carried all ayes. Saari moved seconded by Johnson to designate Frandsen Bank & Trust located in Pine City for checking and savings. Motion carried all ayes. Saari moved seconded by Johnson to designate the Pine City Pioneer for publishing the City’s Legal Notice. Motion carried all ayes. Saari moved seconded by Johnson to designate Chelsie Troth of Ledin & Hofstad, Ltd. as the City’s Land Use Attorney, with the authorized contacts being the Mayor, the City Clerk Administrator and the Deputy Clerk. Motion carried all ayes. Saari moved seconded to
JANUARY 28, 2016 Johnson to adopt the Resolution for the Safe Deposit Box Rental at Frandsen Bank & Trust. Motion carried all ayes. Saari moved to leave the appointments as is. Motion died for lack of a second. Johnson moved seconded by Saari to make the following appointments: Acting Mayor – Dick Johnson Road Supervisor – Skip Stevens Cemetery Supervisor – Craig Saari Representative for the Planning Commission – Joe Babolik Motion carried all ayes. Saari motioned seconded by Johnson to approve the purchase of a Pole Saw from Stan’s Equipment Center. Motion carried all ayes. Saari motioned seconded by Stevens to purchase a Camera Security System. Motion carried all ayes. Johnson motioned seconded by Saari to approve payment of check #’s 13486 – 13521 and e-transfers totaling $23,723.65. Motion carried all ayes. Johnson motioned seconded by Saari to adjourn the City Council meeting at 8:17 PM. Motion carried all ayes. Sandra Pangerl City Clerk Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on January 28, 2016 STATE OF MINNESOTA ISANTI COUNTY DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 30-JV-15-167 Case Type: Juvenile In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: Lianna M. Letourneau, ⌧Parent Joshua James Kenney, Timothy Bassett and William Gilbert,
⌧Parent Summons and Notice Termination of Parental Rights Matter NOTICE TO: Timothy Bassett above-named parent(s) or legal custodian(s). 1. A Termination of Parental Rights Petition has been filed in the Office of the Clerk of Juvenile Court located at 555 18th Ave. SW, Isanti, Minnesota, alleging that parental rights of the above-named parent(s) or legal custodian(s) to the child(ren) named in the petition should be permanently severed. 2. Notice is herby given that the matter of said Termination of Parental Rights Petition will be called for Pre-Trial hearing before the Juvenile Court located at Isanti County District Court, 555 18th Ave. SW, Isanti, Minnesota, on February 2, 2016 at 1:00 PM and for Court Trial hearing on February 16, 2016 at 9:00 AM or as soon after as the Matter can be heard. 3. YOU ARE ORDERED to appear before the Juvenile Court at the scheduled time and date. 4. You have a right to be represented by counsel. 5. If you fail to appear at the hearing, the Court may still conduct the hearing and grant appropriate relief, including permanently severing the parental rights of the above-named parent(s) or legal custodian(s) and taking permanent custody of the child/ren named in the Petition. WITNESS, the Honorable James Dehn Judge of District Court BY: /s/ Chantel Powers Senior Court Clerk January 8, 2016 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on January 14, 21 and 28, 2016
What does the public want for the Oberstar Trail? BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM
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Skating to second The Pine City/Rush City Youth Hockey PeeWee B2 team won second place in the Two Harbors Great Lakes Hockey Tournament on Jan. 1-3.
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Donations support History Museum Jeff Larson of Minnesota Energy Resources presents a $3,130 check to the Pine County Historical Society for a new heating unit for the event center/gym space in the Pine County Historical Museum in Askov. Receiving the donation are board member Maria Lourey-Bowen and treasurer Margaret Keillor.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources continues to move forward with plans to create a trail through Pine County, and have now published the results of a first public survey for the project. More than 90 percent of those responding said the trail should be used for bicycling, walking and running. Around 70 percent said the trail should be used for dog walking, cross-country skiing, in-line skating and education; while around 30 percent said the trail should be used for horseback riding and snowmobiling. Full survey results can be found at: http:// bit.ly/1ZSeMH8. The James L. Oberstar State Trail is a segment of the Willard Munger Trail system authorized in Minnesota Statute. The Oberstar trail segment will originate in Chisago County and extend into Hinckley in Pine County. Other segments of the Willard Munger Trail system include the Munger State Trail and Gateway State Trail. The Minnesota Legislature appropriated $350,000 for the James L. Oberstar State Trail in 2014. These funds could be used for planning, design, land acquisition and development.
Those interested in the trail development process will have a chance to provide more input as the master plan for the trail moves forward. The planning process is expected to take roughly one year. The Pine County Planning and Zoning Department will assist the DNR as a local partner for the planning process. Contact Pine County Planning and Zoning Land and Resources Manager Caleb Anderson at 320216-4220. For more information,
questions, or comments, contact DNR Planner Intermediate Darin Newman at darin.newman@ state.mn.us or 651-2595611. “The Oberstar Trail has the opportunity to fill a gap between existing trails in the area, including the Sunrise Prairie and Willard Munger trails,” Newman said. “We are excited to work with communities and citizens in the area to help define a common vision for the Oberstar Trail.”
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St. Clare Living Community of Mora 110 7th St. N, Mora, MN 55051 (320) 679-8328 Fax (320) 679-8350 PINE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS HAS THE FOLLOWING OPENING:
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QualiÀcations: Applicants must hold a license as Superintendent of Schools issued by the State of Minnesota or be eligible to obtain a license at the time the application is submitted. Experience as a principal or in a similar public school administrative position is required. Experience as superintendent of schools is preferred. Application Deadline: 3/3/16 Start Date: 7/1/16 Apply Online:
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920 South Frandsen Avenue, Rush City EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
CHS Manager/Public Health Supervisor Family Health (Kanabec-Pine Community Health)
Essential Duties: To administer and ensure the eďŹƒcient and eective delivery of public health services to the residents of Pine County. To direct and implement health programs, prepare and manage budgets, manage a planning process to identify, coordinate, and deliver necessary services, prepare necessary reports, evaluate programs for eďŹƒciency and eectiveness, coordinate the delivery of community health services with other public and private services, and advise and assist the community health board in the selection, direction, and motivation of personnel. Minimum QualiďŹ cations: Baccalaureate or higher degree in administration, public health, community health, environmental health, or nursing and two years of documented public health experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity, or be registered as an environmental health specialist or sanitarian in the State of MN and have two years of documented public health experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity; or Master’s or higher degree in administration, public health, community health, environmental health, or nursing, and one year of documented public health experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity; or Baccalaureate or higher degree and four years of documented public health experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity. Also, valid driver’s license.
Salary: D61- $26.35 - $37.18 D.O.Q. Closing Date: February 12, 2016 @ 4:30 pm For complete posting, visit our county website @ www.co.pine.mn.us
We are seeking FT and PT NAR’s currently active on the MN Nursing Assistant Registry. These positions offer tuition reimbursement, shift differential, PTO/EIB and Holiday pay. Benefit package available to employees working 30+ hours per week. Pay scale $13.41-15.51/hr.
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Chilling out at the ice fishing tourney Mild winter weather made for a fine afternoon of fishing for the whole family at the 50th annual Snake River Valley Conservation Club Ice Fishing Derby on Pokegama Lake on Jan. 24. Among the many giveaways during the afternoon were free fishing rods for all the youngsters, a gift meant to encourage the next generation of anglers to adopt the local waters as their own.
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Foot and Ankle Conditions Shelby Hyllengren, MD
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