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City official charged, put on leave

BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Nathan Lawrence Johnson, 38, of Pine City has been charged with two felony counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct and two misdemeanor counts of furnishing tobacco to a minor.

Johnson is the community development director and city planner for Pine City.

Johnson was arrested on

June 10 at Pine City Hall and booked in Pine County Jail, where he remained for the weekend.

On June 13, Pine City Administrator Ken Cammilleri said that Johnson had been placed on paid administrative leave.

CRIMINAL CHARGES The charges revolve around SEE JOHNSON, PAGE 14

Local legislators share frustration

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Seals sails to fourth place at State Pine City High School junior Adam Seals took fourth in the long jump competition at the State Track Meet at Hamline University held on June 10-11. Seals was just one of four Dragons to compete at the state level, including junior Aaron Pulkrabek who also took part in the long jump contest, junior Elsie Lundquist in the triple jump, and eighth-grader Alaina Steele – who medaled in the 800 meter. More on Page 10.

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Area state legislators are frustrated that the Minnesota Legislature adjourned its regular session this year without reaching agreement with Governor Dayton on key tax, bonding and transportation funding initiatives.

State Senator Tony Lourey and State Representative Jason Rarick met with the Pine County Board last week to review highlights – or lack thereof – emanating from the last-minute crunch of bills and deadlines which resulted in mistakes in the bonding and tax bills that the governor refused to sign.

Lourey said he believes the legislative process is flawed and needs to be corrected with deadline adjustments that are reasonable, so that legislators aren’t presented with last-minute bills containing hundreds of pages with numbers that don’t add up.

He alluded to the complexity

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Anna Larson was a young widow when her husband Peter passed away at 43 years of age leaving her with six children, four boys and two girls ranging in age from four to fourteen.

Marni Larson Steltz, owner of the Scrapbooking store in Pine City, wondered how her grandma made it at a time when women didn’t have careers and primarily were homemakers.

“Grandma did whatever she could to make a living. She sewed, did laundry, any odd job she could do to support herself and her family,” Marni said.

“I know she would have welcomed a suitor but two of her sons, my dad Cliff and his brother Ray, eight and nine years old, had different ideas. There wasn’t going to be anyone good enough to replace their dad and they were set on keeping that from happening.”

According to Marni, it was a very traumatic time for the family when her grandfather was suffering from tuberculosis.

He was probably hospitalized at the TB Sanatorium located on the south

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Marni Larson Steltz reflects on why her dad, Cliff Larson, and his brother Ray, set out to pay tribute to their own father’s memory.

end of Lake Pokegama and maybe her dad and his brother were in denial about their father’s death.

Perhaps they thought he was coming home again and refused to take a chance on getting a new dad. For whatever the reason, they made it their business to make things as miserable as possible for any gentleman that rang the doorbell at their home.

“Grandma’s house had

indoor plumbing which was considered a luxury at that time so maybe the boys figured her suitors thought she was a woman of means and were after her money,” Marni said, only guessing why they were so naughty.

“I look like my grandma Larson and I feel her presence all of the time even though she died in 1976. I still have letters she wrote to me and I remember the beautiful

peony plants she had, and rhubarb growing in her yard,” Marni said.

“Even though my dad, Cliff Larson, was one of the little trouble makers that prevented her from ever marrying again, it was love for their dad that prompted his and Ray’s behavior.”

“My dad, Cliff Larson, was a very creative person. He was a printer and worked at the Pioneer Poker newspaper for years. He always smelled like ink when he came home and it is an odor I will always fondly remember,” Marni said. “I think I probably inherited my creative side from him and my grandma.

I taught myself how to sew and while starting a business that caters to scrap-bookers and people who love to preserve their memories was a gamble, it’s been very successful.”

In telling the story of her dad and her uncle Ray’s devotion to their dad, Marni looked out the window at the cars beginning to park in front of her shop. Customers were arriving to work on their cards—graduation, wedding invitations, miscellaneous greetings – and today many of them will say “Happy Father’s Day.”

Following recent severe storms in the state, Minnesota Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman urges Minnesotans who experienced damage to their homes, businesses or vehicles to contact their insurance companies to start the claims process.

“Insurance is meant to be there at times like this when people are most vulnerable,” said Rothman, who serves as the state’s insurance regulator. “Minnesotans who suffered property damage from recent storms should contact their insurer as soon as possible. The Minnesota Commerce Department is here to help people understand the claims process and provide assistance if they have problems with their insurance.”

The Commerce Department website features a Disaster Information Center with guidance about how to plan ahead and what to do after a disaster strikes.

Rothman offers the following tips for Minnesotans affected by storms: • Notify the insurance company or agent as soon as possible to start the claims process. If possible, have policy information available at the time of the call. If a resident can’t find their insurance information, the Minnesota Commerce Department may be able to help them with a contact number.

• Make temporary inexpensive repairs to prevent further damage. For example, board up broken windows or throw a tarp over a leaky roof. Keep receipts for materials so that they will be reimbursed.

Do not make permanent repairs until the insurance company has inspected the damage.

• Record the damage. Take photos or video if possible. Make a detailed list of all personal property destroyed, damaged or lost. Residents will want to share the list with the insurance adjuster. Do not throw out any damaged items until the adjuster has inspected them.

Those with questions or concerns about their insurance may contact the Commerce Department’s Consumer Services Center by email at consumer. protection@state.mn.us or by phone at 651-539-1600 or 800-657-3602 in Greater Minnesota.

Students build, pilot umiak on Snake River

BY RYAN LARSON DRAGON ACADEMY

At about 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 2, 14 students from Pine City High School walked down a path to the Snake River at the North West Company Fur Post. Waiting for them was their umiak, a skin-on-frame boat similar to those traditionally used by peoples of the Arctic.

Designing and building this umiak was a task that these students undertook as part of the Dragon Academy, a new project-based learning program at the High School that started in September 2015. The successful launch and paddling of the umiak was the culmination of many hours of labor spread over the last nine months. During this time, students researched and created this umiak’s design, milled and sanded lumber for the frame, laminated its stems, boiled and bent its ribs, lashed and oiled the

frame, stretched and coated its nylon skin, and proudly woodburned their names in the seats.

A number of current and former Pine City School staff watched and participated in the umiak’s maiden voyage, including Dragon Academy teachers Ryan Larson, Jena Dennis, and Christine Hong, High School Principal Troy Anderson, Curriculum and Instruction Director Paul Jackson, District Administrative Assistant Deb Wagner, and retired teachers Curt Wagner, Mary Kay Sloan, and Jim Sloan. They were also joined by staff from the North West Company Fur Post.

After paddling the umiak, the Dragon Academy students enjoyed a picnic lunch and a detailed tour of the Fur Post. During this tour, the guide helped draw connections between the students’ umiak and the different styles of birch bark canoes that played an important role in the fur trade.

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St. Croix State Park welcomes the public to participate in a wide range of programs beginning Thursday, June 16 with an open house in the Interpretive Center at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the park’s strategic management plan. Friday, June 17 programs include archery at 2 p.m. and animal tracking at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday’s programs include a 5-mile guided canoe trip on the St. Croix River at 2 p.m. and “Amphibians and Reptiles of St. Croix State Park” at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday at 11 a.m. learn about butterflies and watch a nature film at 4 p.m. Monday will feature a “Wildlife Ambassador Meet & Greet” at 11 a.m. Visit the website www.mndnr.gov/stcroix for specific times and presentations, or call 320-384-6615.

The Pine Area Lions will be holding their annual White Cane Days on Friday, June 17 and Saturday, June 18 at Chris’ Foods and Pump and Munch gas station in Pine City. Used glasses and cash donations can be dropped off at both locations from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturday. The funds collected are used for sight programs such as MN Eye Bank and Lions’ Children’s Eye Clinic. For more information email keke1942@ gmail.com or call 320-629-7498.

JUNE 17 5 ‘Til Sunrise at Art in the Park The Pine City Arts Council invites the community to enjoy the country group, 5 ‘Til Sunrise, at Art in The Park on Friday, June 17, 6:30 p.m., at Robinson Park in downtown Pine City. Boy Scout Troop 188 and the American Dairy Association will serve cheeseburgers and ice cream beginning at 5:30 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the free show. Call 320-629-2227 with any questions.

Family Night bingo fundraiser

Family Night bingo to benefit the Pine Community Food Shelf will take place at the Pine City VFW on Friday, June 17. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. Coffee and snacks will be served. First card is free with the donation of a non-perishable food item.

Summer library program kick-off The Pine City Public Library summer reading program, “Read – For the Win!,” free opening program for children will feature the Schiffelly Puppets presenting “The Wonderfully Wacky, Completely Improbable and Simply Silly Wizard of Oz” program on Friday, June 17, 1 p.m., at the Pine City Public Library. Free tickets (required) may be picked up at the library, as well as a flyer listing all the activities and events offered this summer for both kids and teens. Call 320-629-6403 for more information.

Rep. Nolan mobile offices Members of U.S. Congressman Rick Nolan’s (MN-8) staff will be available to meet with constituents during “Congress Comes to You” meetings on Friday, June 17 at the Pine County Courthouse, 10 a.m., followed by a meeting at the Pine City Senior Dining Site at 1 p.m. For additional dates/locations visit http://nolan.house.gov/congress-comes-to-you-schedule.

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Blood drive at Chris’ Foods

Majstang Festival Mora’s Majstang Festival, a two-day celebration of the summer solstice sponsored

by Kanabec Publications, will take place beginning at noon on Friday, June 17 with a craft fair, followed by the raising of the Majstang Pole at 6:30 p.m. and live music by the bluegrass band Northern Lights at Mora’s Library Park. The craft fair continues on Saturday, June 18 at 9 a.m., as well as children’s activities, prizes and more. Call Misti Hamlin at 320-679-2661 for information or to reserve a booth.

JUNE 18 Pokegama Lake Association The monthly meeting of the Pokegama Lake Association will be Saturday, June 18 at 9 a.m. with coffee and rolls at 8:30 a.m. Prospective members are welcome at 12965 Lake Line Road. Contact lmclean111@ gmail.com for information.

JUNE 20 Rush City Piecemakers Quilt Guild The Rush City Piecemakers Quilt Guild annual community event will be Monday, June 20, 7 p.m., at the Rush City First Lutheran Church. Gudrun Erla, author, designer, and owner of GE Designs in Chanhassen will show her quilts and easy-to-use techniques. The public is invited to this free event. Refreshments will be served. For more information email th9951@midco.net or call Teresa Hasbrook at 763-227-0056.

There will be a Memorial Blood Centers blood drive on Tuesday, June 21 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Chris’ Foods, Pine City.

June donors will be entered into a drawing to win Twins tickets.

For more information or to sign up to donate, call 1-888-GIVEBLD or visit www.MBC.org.

Wild Road Tour Members of the Minnesota Wild will visit Pine City as a part of its 2016 Wild Road Tour on Tuesday, June 21 from noon to 1 p.m. The Pine City stop will include recently-signed Wild forwards Kurtis Gabriel and Mario Lucia, the son of legendary Gopher coach Don Lucia and brother of Ali Lucia of WCCO-TV. They will be joined by former Wild forward Wes Walz and Wild television analyst Mike Greenlay. Call 218213-2390 or email PineCityCivicCenter@gmail.com for more information.

JUNE 22 PTCC free BBQ and car show Kick off Pine City’s Freedom Fest celebration on Wednesday, June 22, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Pine Technical & Community College’s free BBQ lunch open house and car show. There will be lawn games, a scavenger hunt and more. Call 320-6295189 with questions or to register a vehicle for the show. Visit pine.edu/openhousebbq for more information.

Growing ideas at the Library Growing Ideas at the Library is a series of informal presentations given by members of the community who were inspired by an idea that they were then able to bring to life. The public is invited on Wednesday, June 22 from 6-7 p.m. in the Pine City Public Library Community Room, where members of East Central Minnesota Pride will talk about the origins and growth of the East Central Minnesota Pride celebration. Light refreshments will be served courtesy of the Friends of the Pine City Public Library. Call 320-629-6403 with any questions.

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JUNE 21 ECE electric vehicle event Curious about electric vehicles (EVs)? East Central Energy (ECE) will host an information event at its Braham headquarters on Tuesday, June 21 from 6-8 p.m. There will be a program at 6:30 p.m. Learn about ECE’s off-peak charging rates.

EV owners and dealer representatives will be on-site to answer questions. A variety of EVs will be on display. If rain is expected, the event will be canceled.

Confirmation will be posted at eastcentralenergy.com.

The next meeting of the SRVCC will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 7:30 p.m., at the club house on the Pine County Fairgrounds. Contact Mark Madison at mmadison@northlc.com with any questions.

JUNE 23 Mora’s Music in the Park The City of Mora’s Music In The Park summer concert series will feature Crazy Keys dueling pianos at a free concert at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 23 in the gazebo of Library Park in downtown Mora. For information visit www.ci.mora.mn.us.

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Co-sponsored by the Minnesota Flint Knappers Guild, this annual two day event at the North West Company Fur Post, Pine City, showcases the craft of making spear points and arrowheads from rock. Watch as modern flint knappers from around the country demonstrate their skills on Friday, noon to 4 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 24 and 25. To learn more, call 320-629-6356 or email nwcfurpost@mnhs.org.

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THURSDAY 6/16 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

WINDOW-Domestic abuse support group: 6 p.m., Journey North Church, Pine City NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m.

Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City Senior Center: Pine City Senior Dining Site, 12:30 p.m.

SATURDAY 6/18 Model RR club: Askov, 10 a.m., Pine County History Museum

Freedom Fest Pine City’s annual Freedom Fest celebration begins Saturday, June 25 with the triathlon at 8 a.m. at the City Beach/Westside Park. Meanwhile, the 4-H pancake breakfast is from 7:30 11 a.m. in the 4-H building at the Pine County Fairgrounds. Also at the fairgrounds are the Pine Cruiser Car Club Show, antique tractor show, and Stewards Car Club swap meet, all beginning at 9 a.m. Beer gardens and food vendors open at 9 a.m., children’s activities begin at 11 a.m., and the Pine City “Amazing Race” starts at 2 p.m. (advance registration required). The Pine City Fire Dept. waterball event is at 1 p.m. The Girl Scouts will host a flag disposal ceremony from 3-5 p.m., and a street dance featuring 5 ‘til Sunrise starts at 7 p.m. followed by fireworks at dusk. Other activities throughout the day include a money scramble at 12 p.m., prize drawings at 1 p.m. and much more.

Visit www.pincitychamber.com or call the Pine City Chamber of Commerce at 320-322-4040 for more information.

Birch bark basket workshop at Mille Lacs Indian Museum Learn how to store and work with birch bark in a one-day workshop at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post on Saturday, June 25 from noon to 4 p.m. Participants will make a large basket to take home. A light lunch and refreshments will be provided. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required; visit the website: www. mnhs.org/millelacs for more information or call 320-532-3632.

NAMI free workshop The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI) will hold a free, sixhour interactive workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. The workshop will be held in Hinckley’s community room, 106 1st St. SE, on Saturday, June 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information or to register, call 651645-2948 or go to namihelps.org.

SUNDAY 6/19 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m.

MONDAY 6/20 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m.

AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church TUESDAY 6/21 Pine County Board: Pine City, Pine County Courthouse, 10 a.m.

Pine City VFW: Pine City, VFW Post #4258, 7:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY 6/22 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

SENIOR DINING June 20 - 24 Monday: Mushroom & onion pork chop, baked potato with sour cream, stewed tomatoes, wheat dinner roll Tuesday: Parmesan chicken breast, wild rice pilaf, carrots, lettuce salad, brownie Wednesday: Spaghetti noodles with tomato meat sauce, mixed vegetables, garlic bread, gelatin Thursday: Roast beef with horseradish, whipped potatoes with gravy, green bean casserole, dinner roll, cookie Friday: Breaded fish wedge, rosemary roasted potatoes, broccoli normandy, wheat bread, peanut butter bar 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 A servant of the people To the Editor: Some years ago, a man was running for political office who was very self absorbed and he won.

I went to congratulate him and said, “Congratulations on becoming a servant of the people.” He looked at me with shock in his eyes, immediately turned his back on me and left.

I am reminded of this now with Donald Trump running for president. I doubt he thinks of himself as a servant of the people. He has no experience with public service and that was underscored when he accepted congratulations for his tweet that he had “called it” when he said it was a terrorist attack in Orlando. His first thought was to “call it” instead of his first thoughts being for the people who were suffering and frightened. He also did not seem to understand that if he wants to be president, a president does not “call it.” A president weighs words carefully and makes sure that there is evidence before a judgment is announced. A president is a president of all the people and as such tries to calm fears and show compassion to those suffering.

We have watched over the last several weeks, the frustration of the Republican leaders in trying to get Mr. Trump to “transition to presumptive Republican candidate for president.” It has been a real struggle. He has a lot of experience in promoting himself and that has gotten him this far. He cannot seem to realize that he needs to actually learn about the issues and government itself. Personally, I prefer a president who first learns the issues, tries to find solutions and presents those possible solutions as part of their campaign, not the other way around.

He cannot just tell the military what to do and it will do it, as he said earlier. A president is not king (thank goodness). Republican leaders and his campaign manager have been trying to get him to give more substantive speeches and not go off the rails. They are trying to get him to use a teleprompter to stay on subject, but he always made fun of candidates that did that and now we know why. He has trouble using a teleprompter. It was more difficult than he thought.

More troubling is his penchant for making fun of people he does not like or, he thinks, are different from him. He sees nothing wrong with that and refuses to apologize. And why should he?

His followers give him applause and laughs for it. They too laugh at people who they think are different and they hate people who they think are not American or who they think are taking their jobs and they encourage his behavior. Republican leaders have endorsed him. Millions of Republicans have voted for him.

If this man becomes president, we have been warned. He has not hid himself from us. We have only ourselves to blame.

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‘I believe it is an established maxim in morals that he who makes an assertion without knowing whether it is true or false, is guilty of falsehood; and the accidental truth of the assertion, does not justify or excuse him.’

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Rural driving more dangerous than urban If you are reading this, you probably live in a small town or rural area of the Tenth Judicial District, i.e., the counties of Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington, and Wright. In Minnesota each year nearly 30,000 (yes, that is thirty thousand) drivers are arrested for drunk driving, many on rural roads.

One could reasonably conclude that drunk driving is vastly more prevalent in highly-populated urban areas, but statistics do not bear that out, at least on a national basis. Here It’s in your are a few frightening statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety court Administration (NHTSA): • Rural areas account for 80 percent Judge Steve of the total U.S. road mileage and 40 percent of the vehicle-miles traveled.

Halsey • In 2010, 19 percent of U.S. population lived in rural areas.

• Rural travel reflects the rural environment of long distances, relatively low traffic volumes, relatively rare traffic congestion, travelers unfamiliar with the surroundings, and rugged terrain in remote areas.

(Also riskier road conditions: poor lighting, narrower roads.)

• In 2013, the fatality rate per miles driven was 2.6 times higher in rural areas than in urban areas. (The Minnesota Department of Public Safety reported that in 2014 74 percent of Minnesota traffic fatalities occurred in rural areas.)

• Nationwide in 2013, 10,076 people were killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes and rural areas accounted for 54 percent of these fatalities.

Compliance with seat-belt laws is also less in rural areas, according to NHTSA. We often hear news re-

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ports that the victim was ejected from the vehicle: • 53 percent of rural passenger vehicle occupants killed were unrestrained compared to 48 percent of urban passenger vehicle occupants killed.

• Nearly two-thirds (65 percent) of rural pickup truck occupants killed were unrestrained – the highest percentage of any passenger vehicle occupants killed among both rural and urban areas.

• Seat belt use goes down as BAC levels go up: • BAC .00 – Belt use 84 percent • BAC .08+ – Belt use 13 percent • No difference in rural v. urban use Finally, there will likely be more serious medical consequences from being injured in a crash caused by a drunk driver in a rural area due to increased response times based on distance to be traveled by emergency response teams. So, when you are out on a county road during the night, be vigilant, and wear your seat belt. That vehicle coming over the next hill may be operated by a drunk driver or a deer may be around the next bend. Be careful out there!

We see many drunk-driving cases in criminal court where the driver was drinking at a rural bar, thought they were not intoxicated, and concluded they could drive the few miles home without endangering themselves or others, as well as avoid detection by law enforcement. Bad choices can turn tragic. Call a sober ride. Be safe.

Submitted by Judge Steve Halsey, Wright County District Court, chambered in Buffalo. Judge Halsey is the host of “The District Court Show” on local cable TV public access channels throughout the Tenth Judicial District. Excerpts can be viewed at www.QCTV.org/ districtcourtshow. Judge Halsey may also be heard on “Legal Happenings” on KRWC 1360 AM (Buffalo) on Saturdays at 12:30 p.m.

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Opioid painkillers can lead to addiction - and worse

BY LISA KRAHN SEVEN COUNTY SENIOR FEDERATION

“Poppies. Poppies will put them to sleep.” ~ Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz (1939).

Opium, morphine and codeine are opiate drugs derived from the seed pod of the poppy plant. World trade in opiate drugs has happened for more than two millennia. When you include the modern-day synthetic and semi-synthetic versions of these painkillers, the broader term is “opioid” or, “like opium.”

Opioids are also called “narcotics” by the cops in television crime shows. Sounds nasty, right? But many middle-age or older adults have chemically-similar legal opioids lingering in their medicine cabinet.

Whereas opioids were once used almost exclusively for treating acute pain or pain due to cancer, they have since the 1990s been prescribed by primary care physicians quite liberally for patients experiencing non-life-threatening chronic pain, like hip, knee or back pain. Until recently.

Perhaps the best reason for me to write this column is in reaction to the shocking death of talented superstar musician Prince Rogers Nelson at age 57 on April 21; continuing investigations are circling toward an accidental overdose of prescription opioid pain medication. It’s not just a rock star problem. Minnesota has had over 500 deaths due to opioids so far in 2016. Prince was just one of them. “Those people” who overdose and die could easily be you or your loved one, mostly average middle class people ages 45 to 64, who began taking opioids innocently enough, seeking adequate pain relief, then became dependent upon them.

Today we are understanding that opioids are not at all appropriate for long-term use for ailments like chronic headache, low-back pain or fibromyalgia, despite the heavy marketing employed by certain pharmaceutical manufacturers for the last two decades.

The manufacturers touted newer opioids as longer-acting and when needed, encouraged doctors to prescribe higher doses to manage any “break-through pain.” In correspondence, rates of accidental addiction and accidental overdoses leading to death have risen dramatically – to epidemic levels in some states.

People who are dependent on opioid painkillers may discover to their horror the need for the drug can take over their life, requiring increasing doses to manage the same pain.

It’s not easy to just stop taking opioids. A lack of the

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drug spawns an array of terrible withdrawal symptoms (intense cravings of the drug, tremor, vomiting, diarrhea, insomnia, etc.) relieved only by more drugs.

Higher opioid doses cause the user to reach higher highs that wear off to new lower lows. Hence a cycle of addiction and the attraction of illegal “street” products for temporary relief.

One of the effects of opioids is the suppression of the body’s breathing instinct. Users can actually stop breathing and die from lack of oxygen. The drug Narcan [generic: naxolone] is used by emergency responders to temporarily reverse an opioid’s effect and revive a person who has overdosed and stopped breathing.

Many older adults are on lots of medications already.

Taking an opioid for pain relief along with other medications is risky as it may create unpredictable drug interactions and may multiply the risk of becoming drug-dependent or accidentally overdosing. Successful treatment of chronic pain today consists of carefully substituting useful, non-addictive options for pain reduction.

Doctors at Mille Lacs Health System and Essentia Health System have adopted the COAT protocol [Chronic Opioid Analgesic Therapy], a treatment program designed to help people with a history of chronic opioid use to reduce or eliminate their dependence on the medications for non-cancer-related pain. The COAT program requires a serious commitment from patients and physicians, including an exhaustive initial assessment with a physician, drug screens, a treatment plan, supervised refills and four doctor visits a year.

Treatment for opioid abuse is challenging but it works. Research shows that the use of medication-assisted addiction treatment (methadone, buprenorphine, suboxone or naltrexone) is highly effective at keeping people in recovery from opioid addiction, contrary to common belief. In essence, by keeping a low level of the drug in the body, withdrawal symptoms and risk of overdose are both prevented without getting the user high. A few lucky people are able to live drug-free with supportive treatment.

Prevention is best. In an effort to stem the rising tide of opioid addiction and dependence, doctors and dentists are working within new prescribing guidelines.

Expect your pain to be treated, but with fewer opioids, less frequently, under new guidelines issued in March 2016 by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Back to your medicine cabinet: do some spring cleaning in there, and rid your household of leftover opioids so they don’t become targets for theft. Who would want to steal your prescriptions? Someone who could profit from another’s desperation. On the street, sales of popular “cocktail ingredients” including the muscle relaxant Soma [generic: carisoprodol], sedative Xanax [generic: alprazolam], plus common opioid painkillers together can approximate the heroin high and be as deadly.

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Pine City’s Pregnancy Resource Center will be hosting its annual golf tournament at the Pine City Country Club

Motorcyclists, or those looking to get their motorcycle endorsement, have a new training site to go to for Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center rider courses.

Pine Technical and Community College started offering the Basic Rider Course, Intermediate Rider Course and Moped Rider Training this season.

Riders can sign up for training courses by calling Dawn Sandberg at 320-6295176.

Boland honored upon retirement Pine County Board Chair Curt Rossow presented a commemorative clock to Jail Administrator Rick Boland in appreciation for Boland’s 29 years of service to the county. Boland, who will retire on June 26, recalled keeping track of inmates “with an index card and a pen” when he first started. Today, the 131-bed Pine County Jail has a staff of 50 employees.

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The Wells Fargo Minnesota Wild Road Tour will stop at the Pine City Civic Center on June 21 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Pine City stop will include recently-signed Wild forwards Kurtis Gabriel and Mario Lucia, the son of legendary Gopher coach Don Lucia and brother of Ali Lucia of WCCO-TV. They will be joined by former Wild forward Wes Walz and Wild television analyst Mike Greenlay.

The 2016 Wells Fargo Minnesota Wild Road Tour will culminate with the Summer Bash and NHL Entry Draft Viewing Party from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, June 24 at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul. There will be interactive games, photo and autograph opportunities from Wild players and NHL Alumni, a live broadcast from KFAN 100.3 FM and more. The 2016 NHL Entry Draft will take place at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York, June 24-25.

The East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC) is accepting applications for membership on its board. ECRAC is the primary funding source for artists and arts organizations in this area, awarding more than $300,000 in funds for the arts last year. There are currently board member openings for residents of Pine County.

ECRAC seeks people who are into various art forms and perspectives, artists working in all creative disciplines, artists from communities of color, arts supporters and collectors and people with a knowledge of the regional community.

Board members will learn about arts activities in the area, increase their knowledge of grant writing and grant review, network with artists and professionals and offer input into matters that affect the arts and the quality of life in Region 7E. ECRAC offers grants and technical assistance to artists and non-profit arts organizations in Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties. They are an independent 501(c)3 organization that administers four grant programs for organizations and four for individual artists.

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2. Coaches Nominee: Must be either a former or present coach who demonstrates exceptional leadership, character and athletic achievement during his/her tenure at Pine City.

3. At Large: A person who has been a loyal and devoted supporter of Pine City High School Athletics.

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A special thank you to those that made our annual golf tournament a success: Steve Gamec and the Pine City Country Club staff; planning team members – Sara Helseth, Julie Stevens, Julie Samuelson, Wayne Gilman and Butch Nicoll; volunteers; TJ Musgrove, Miss Pine City; Katie Keyport and Ambassador Candidates, Taylor Kline and Samantha Willert. Your time and commitment to making this tournament a success each year does not go unnoticed. Thank you! The 2016 Chamber Golf Tournament Champion trophy was awarded to Carpet Unlimited with golfers Luke Hegge, Eric Rysdam, Bob Root and Darrin Freetly representing the team this year. The Mixed Division trophy was awarded for the second consecutive year to FirstLight Health System with golfers Sandy Moore, and Jason Moore, representing the team.

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Wayne Gilman, President (Pine City Schools) Julie Samuelson, Vice-President (Hands for Pine City) Corey Berube, Director (Frandsen Bank & Trust) Joan-Bloemendaal-Gruett (Pine Technical & Community College) Frank Christopherson, Director (US Bank) Todd Cummings, Director (Individual Member) Joe Dvorak, Director (FirstLight Health System) Sara Helseth, Director (MINPACK, Inc.)

Bonnie Menigo, Director (Individual Member) Robert Musgrove, Director (Pine County Economic Development Office) Butch Nicoll, Director (Nicoll’s Café) Julie Stevens, Director (Stearns Bank) Dan Washburn (Anytime Fitness) Katie Keyport (Student Director, PCHS) Alicia Freeman (Student Director, PCHS) Rose Frye (Student Director, PTCC)

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Boater rescues stranded maidens in 1916 10 Years Ago, 2006 The Dragons softball team had an exciting conclusion to its 2006 season by placing fourth at the State Tournament in Mankato. The team was making its first appearance ever in softball.

Lake Superior Laundry owner Max Blaufuss will build a new facility in the Pine City Industrial Park. The $2.4 million investment will create 20 new jobs

by June 2008.

Pine City’s hope of starting new construction on a fire hall and Years library next spring Ago has been tempered by financial reality. The Donna $8.2 estimate for the new facility far exceeds Heath the city’s net debt limit of $3.8 million.

The Heritage Players created a fastpaced fun play “Lend Me A Tenor” that delighted their audience.

The Pine City VFW Post 4158 presented its Bus Driver of the Year Award to Pam Sauter. She was recognized for her 28 years of transporting children to Pine City schools in a safe and caring manner.

The Pine Area Lions honored Jane Doran and Ruth Biederman with the Melvin Jones Fellow award for their outstanding service to the organization.

Jimmy Howard has come back to Pine County 4-H to work as the 4-H summer assistant. He was a longtime member of 4-H and has become an adult volunteer.

He has also been one of the directors for the Arts-In Performing Arts In Camp.

Three individuals represented Pine City at the Track and Field State Tournament last weekend. Jordan Kruse (hurdles), Becky Osterdyk (long jump) and Maria Bellinger (discus and pole vault). Although the athletes gave their best at the state meet, the bad weather and bad luck kept them from achieving the results they had hoped for.

25 Years Ago, 1991 Wagons Ho! The Camp Courage Wagon Train made its way to the Pine County Fairgrounds on Sunday evening. The annual trek is a fundraising activity for Camp Courage, a facility for handicapped children and adults. Over 300 people participated in this year’s wagon train which started in Wisconsin on June 14.

Brian Zimmerman of Rosetown Mechanical was pictured removing dirt from the site of Pine City’s new Pizza Hut restaurant just off of Hillside Avenue. The building is scheduled for completion in late July, with seating capacity for 90, plus free delivery and a drive-thru carry-out window.

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Cub Scouts ready to roar in 1964 Members of the Pine City’s Den 1 Cub Scouts stand still long enough to take a photo on a warm day in 1964. Pictured are: (l-r) Randy Broz, Cub Scout helper Duane Zemek, Dave Henschel, Tom Griffith, Ron Wanless Jr., Doug Berglund, Mark Osterdyk and Les Hruska. The Cub Scouts were led by Mrs. Dave Griffith.

ers of Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts, received the 1991 Pine City Chamber of Commerce award.

Workers have begun shifting the Highway 70 bridge near Grantsburg to a temporary position south of the bridge’s previous location to facilitate a detour around the new bridge that is being built.

The Pine City American Legion baseball team lost its first game of the season in a close 1-0 match with Princeton. The entire team played exceptionally well according to coach Wally Connaker.

Jill Adams of Pine City was recently initiated into Purdue University’s chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha. She will be a sophomore majoring in Biology/Pre Med. She is the daughter of Judy Adams and Jerry Adams, Pine City.

Jodi Gallik, Gary Madison and Lori Wimmer of Pine City were among over 600 graduates who participated in commencement ceremonies from the University of Minnesota Duluth on May 25.

Four members in the Order of the Eastern Star, Gertrude Siebert, who also served as worthy matron in 1950, Verna Blanchard, 1946, Irene Swanson, 1947, and Betty Hillman, 1961, observed their Golden Anniversaries in the group.

Pine City resident Barbara Wiedemann wasn’t sure she was catching a huge fish on June 7, but it turned out to be a beauty. She landed a 47 inch 28 pound northern while fishing on Dog Lake with her husband James. It took her 20 minutes to land the whopper and

she plans to have it mounted. “I have just the spot on one wall where I plan to hang it,” she said.

50 Years Ago, 1966 Mary Beth Haedt, Janet Kay Olson, Carmen Johnson, Carol Buckholz, Kathy Romano, Lisa Ledin and Kerry Ledin, members of the Cadet Troop 68 Girl Scouts, found a weather balloon hanging from a telephone wire near the Leo Pangerl farm east of Pine City. The balloon had been launched from St. Cloud.

The Beroun Creamery ceased operations last Friday and has sold much of its equipment to the Pine City Co-op Creamery. Ray Olson was operator and co-manager along with Augustine Finger who was secretary and treasurer.

Mr. and Mrs. Milo Babolik were the guests of honor as friends and relatives helped them celebrate their silver wedding anniversary on June 19.

Mr. and Mrs. James Sward, Grasston, are the proud parents of a seven pound, five ounce baby girl born June 19.

75 Years Ago, 1941 Two business places in town had their fronts damaged within the past week. A window in the Blanchard Bakery was broken by a couple of scuffling lads who skipped off before the owner could see who they were, and across the street at the Milgrom store, a driver with an overload of liquor jumped the curb and crashed into the store breaking out a section right at the east side of the en-

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In Rock Creek, a bridal shower was given Arlene Lindgren at the Frank Gillespie home in Pine City. About 40 women were present and she received many beautiful gifts.

The N. P. Railroad is putting in a new bridge south of town.

100 Years Ago, 1916

Morris Edwards, when not engaged in looking after the interests of a couple of newspaper plants, leading the band, and running a small sized farm, roams the high seas on Cross Lake, looking for young ladies who might be stranded on a sand bar or something. The other evening the good skipper was out cruising over this inland sea when he discerned, above the horizon, a boat loaded with four young and beautiful maidens which had floated up over an old piling and had settled down for the day. The good skipper immediately set sail for the scene of the disaster and amid shrieks of delight, succeeded in bringing the fair ones, including the best, safely to harbor.

There will be a big barn dance at the Frank Kosik place, three-and-a-half miles northwest of town in the Ausmus woods June 25. The Rock Lake Orchestra will furnish the music.

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The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) plans to ask the federal government to designate the bike trail extending from St. Paul to Grand Portage as “U.S. Bicycle Route 41.” The proposed route would extend through Pine City in conjunction with development of the James L. Oberstar segment of the Twin Cities-to-Twin Ports Trail system.

Some 50 community leaders and citizens attended the first of several public input sessions at Hinckley last week, designed to gather ideas for route criteria.

Follow-up sessions are planned for this fall and it is hoped that the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Special Committee on Route Numbering will officially approve the plan later this year.

Tentatively named USBR 41, the bike trail would be Minnesota’s second nationally-designated bike route.

USBR 45, also called the Mississippi River Trail, starts at Itasca State Park and extends some 600 miles downriver to the state’s border, joining some 11,053 miles of U.S. Bicycle Routes that have been established in 23 states.

Liz Walton of MnDOT’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Section, said MnDOT has already identified U.S. Bicycle Route 41 as a priority corridor in its Statewide Bicycle System Plan, which highlights routes bicyclists can use to travel among Minnesota cities.

The proposed 325-mile USBR 41 would connect St. Paul with Grand Portage State Park through cities like North Branch, Rush City, Rock Creek, Pine City, Hinckley and Duluth.

Walton stressed that USBR 41 is simply a designation and is intended to complement – not compete with – local bicycle facility planning and local and state trail development initiatives.

“Using route selection criteria prioritized through public input, MnDOT will work with partners to combine existing roads and trails to create a continuous bicycle route that’s ‘ride-ready,’” she said. “It will connect to communities, points of interest, and businesses and services that bicyclists need,” including lodging and camping facilities, grocery stores, restaurants, bike shops, hardware stores, libraries, and other local and regional trails.

Designation requires resolutions of support from local road and trail authorities where USBR 41 is located, and MnDOT is seeking willing partners to help develop and promote the bike route.

For more information and to provide public input on USBR 41, contact Walton at 651-366-4186 or email liz.walton@state.mn.us. A map and related resource material is available online at http://www.dot.state. mn.us/bike/usbr41/index.html. Walton said online public comments about USBR 41 are welcome until June 23.

Darin Newman, recreation and land planner for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and lead planner for the Oberstar Trail, pointed out that

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there are some distinctions between a U.S. Bicycle Route and a Minnesota State Trail.

“The Oberstar State Trail will accommodate bicycling as well as other uses, like hiking, cross-country skiing or snowmobiling,” he said. “USBR is intended for bicyclists.”

Newman added that the Oberstar Trail will be limited to the trail segment that would connect the Munger State Trail at Hinckley with the Gateway State Trail in Chisago County, while USBR 41 would extend from St. Paul to Grand Portage State Park.

“The Oberstar State Trail will be an entirely offroad trail when it is completed,” Newman noted.

“USBR 41 will combine existing roads and trails.

Portions of the Oberstar State Trail, once constructed, could be designated as USBR 41.”

Development of state trails is a lengthy and complex process, Newman said, which could take years or even decades to complete. MnDOT intends to formally designate the route in October of this year; however the route may be modified over time.

Newman said the master plan for the Oberstar State Trail is being formulated and public input is invited. For more information, visit www.mndnr.gov/ input/mgmtplans/trails/oberstar.html or contact Newman at 651-259-5611, or email darin.newman@ state.mn.us.

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The Minnesota Department of Transportation expects heavy traffic levels on Interstate 35 this week as travelers head to Duluth for the annual Grandma’s Marathon, scheduled for Saturday, June 18. Marathon events, which officially begin Thursday, attract 50,000 to 60,000 visitors to the area each year.

Traffic is restricted to a single lane in each direction on I-35 in the Pine City/Hinckley area due to a road resurfacing project, and lengthy backups are expected.

To avoid traffic delays, MnDOT encourages visitors to come early and stay late or consider taking alternate routes.

I-35 RESURFACING CONTINUES The I-35 resurfacing project which began on April 11 is scheduled to continue until Oct. 27.

The project runs from one mile south of County Road 11 to 1.8 miles north of Highway 23.

Northbound and southbound traffic has been placed on the southbound lanes in a head-to-head traffic configuration from the Hwy 48 interchange to the Hwy 23 interchange. The northbound lanes at the bridge site are closed.

Contractors will resurface pavement, replace the St. Croix Valley railroad bridge (two miles south of Highway 48), install new approach panels to the bridge and a new guardrail at a total estimated cost of $27,034,314.

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Dragons make mark at State

BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

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Aaron Pulkrabek, one of four Dragons to make it to State, missed medaling by a mere quarter of an inch in the long jump competition June 10-11 at Hamline University.

Four athletes represented Pine City at the State Track Meet at Hamline University, held on June 10-11. Juniors Adam Seals and Aaron Pulkrabek both competed in the long jump, while junior Elsie Lundquist competed in the triple jump and eighth grader Alaina Steele ran the 800m. In the end, Steele and Seals both medaled in their events by placing in the top nine, but all four left with memories that will last a lifetime.

“It meant a lot to me to be able to compete at that level,” said Seals, who jumped 21’8” and earned a fourth place finish. “Everyone was very close at distances.”

Both Seals and Pulkrabek showed themselves well in the prelims at State and advanced to the finals where they earned three more attempts. Seals’ best jump was his first attempt, also a personal best. Pulkrabek’s best jump was 20’8”, which was a quarter of

an inch away from medaling. Not only was Pine City the only school that had two athletes in the event, but even more impressive was the fact that both competitors qualified for the finals.

“It meant a lot to me to make it to State,” said Pulkrabek. “I would like to thank my coaches for teaching me and guiding me through this awesome season, my parents and siblings for supporting me, my teammates and schoolmates for giving support, and most of all, God for giving me the gift of running and jumping and being able to express my gift to others. It’s been the season I’ve hoped for and I couldn’t have asked for better coaches and teammates. All I really can say is that I’m proud to be part of this team and it’s a great day to be a Dragon!”

Lundquist made State as a crowning achievement after a tremendous season where she broke five school records, including the triple jump (34’ 6.25”), long jump (16’ 8.5”), high jump (5’ 4.25”),

100m hurdles (16.45), and was a part of the 4x200m relay (1:49.10).

Lundquist entered the State triple jump field ranked 17th out of 19. On her first attempt she had what would have been one of her best jumps ever, but ended up scratching by less than a half an inch. Her third and final jump was her best of the day at 29’ 4.25” placing Lundquist in 19th.

“Going to state,” said Lundquist, “meant that I am someone others look up to. I hope I will be able to encourage and motivate others to try their best and work for what they want on and off the track, even if they want to give up. I was surprised at the level of skill the other athletes have. They are all phenomenal competitors who worked hard to get there. Their times and distances seemed much better than what we normally see and that was a real eye opener.”

While Seals, Pulkrabek and Lundquist all competed on Saturday, Steele, Pine City’s youngest State qualifier, had to run

on Friday night to try to earn a spot in Saturday’s finals.

“In order for her to qualify she needed to place in the top nine runners,” explained her coach, Jared Clementson. “She came in ranked tenth but that did not discourage her.

She has trained hard all season long and had some great workouts earlier in the week. She ran a very confident race and got out to a great start.”

That start saw Steele put herself up in the top three spots from the beginning and ran a fast first lap in 67.2 seconds before a final push in lap two had her better her own school record of 2:17.70. Her time put her into the finals, and guaranteed her a medal, as long as she finished the race. On Saturday, her race went out at a very fast pace and Steele was sitting in seventh after her first lap in 66.9 seconds. Unfortunately, Steele was unable to continue the pace and found herself in ninth at the end SEE TRACK, PAGE 11

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TRACK: Four Dragons compete at State tourney FROM PAGE 10

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Eighth-grader Alaina Steele placed ninth in the 800m race, only the second girl in school history to bring home a medal from the State Track Meet.

of the race, finishing in a time of 2:26.74.

Steele had an outstanding season and broke five school records including the 800m (2:17.70), 1600m (5:27.97), 3200m (12:13.6), and a part of the 4x800m relay (9:59.69) and 4x200m relay (1:49.10).

“When I made State, I was overflowing with joy,” said Steele. “Being able to look back on the season and know how hard I’ve worked for this moment made me feel so accomplished. One thing that surprised me competing at that level was that it’s just another race. Things definitely didn’t go as I had hoped they would, but I had an amazing time so I’m thankful for my family, friends, coaches and everyone who supported me.”

Steele became just the second girl in school history to bring home a medal from the State Track Meet, the first being Holly Staples in the high jump in 2010 when she placed fifth.

“I can’t express how proud I am of these four amazing individuals,” said Clementson. “All four of them have worked hard throughout the season to get to where they are. I can’t wait to see what next year holds for them and the team. A lot of credit for the success of the team goes to my assistant coaches Joan Thieman, Zach Stoltz and Brietta Clementson. Without their help, none of this would be possible. I want to especially congratulate coach Etta for getting three of her jumpers to the State meet. I want to thank this year’s athletes, families, coaches and team supporters for a great year. I also want

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A happy group of Dragons and their proud coaches bask in the glow of success at the State level.

to thank my wife and kids for their support and understanding throughout the season.”

The State meet was an appropriate ending to an outstanding track season for the Dragons and next season looks very promising as well. All four of these State qualifiers will be returning to a lineup that had tremendous success this spring.

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Elsie Lundquist, who had a tremendous season, placed 19th in the triple jump competition.

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Pine City Elementary presidential physical fitness award winners

First Grade: (front) Grant Larson, Landon Roberts, Oskar Rydberg, Preslie Blaisdell, (middle) Brecklyn Nicoll, Aliza Buzell, Kady Hermanson, Layney Hughes, (back) Weston Miller, Chloe Jerikovsky, Carson Anderson, Isabella Schneider, (not pictured) Lillian Genereau.

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‘Love, love, love’ Retirees look back on service at Pine City schools Eight long-time Pine City educators are retiring this year. Six chose to share memories and advice on a “2016 Retirees Recollect” questionnaire, but all made a lasting impression on the lives of the young people they came in contact with.

• Emmaline Dunkley has served in the school district for more than 30 years in a variety of roles, including para, receptionist and substitute coordinator.

She said one of her favorite memories was going to the computer lab at the elementary school with a group of Kindergarten students.

“These five- and sixyear-olds could get a floppy disk out and begin playing a game when I had no idea how to turn the computer on,” Dunkley said.

“They taught me many things.”

In retirement she plans to continue on a “minitrip” adventure with Florence Kalenius.

“Our goal is to visit the 100 towns listed in the book ‘Little Minnesota’ – 100 towns with a population of around 100,” she explained. “There is so much history to be learned while traveling on the back roads from town to town.”

She offered advice for current and future educators.

“When you walk in the door, leave your troubles at the ‘holding box’ outside,” she said. “Start each day anew with a smile for everyone.”

• Deb Edwards has taught in the district for 24 years in the Alternative Learning Program at Pine City High School working with special needs students.

• Galen Erdmann has been working for the district for 16 years in industrial tech classes, STEM and building trades. He also helped coach sports, and brought the ALC Robottics team to a fourthplace finish at State in 2014. He said he felt blessed to work in a wonderful school district, and will always remember the look of

pride on Building Trades students’ faces when their house sold.

In retirement he plans to spend time with his new grandchild, to visit relatives in the United States and Sweden, and to head off to lakes and hunting spots on his bucket list.

“We need to continue to provide ... opportunities for those students that may not go to a four-year college,” Erdmann said.

“We can do a better job of promoting the successes of our students in academics, extracurricular and the community.”

• Kathy M. Horbacz has been teaching at Pine City schools for the past quarter-century in a range of fields, including Health, P.E., Math, English, all the science and social studies, and the Summer Youth Program.

She said one of her fondest memories is taking a group of Area Learning Center students to the Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center.

In retirement, she plans to travel both abroad and in the United States, and spend time in her garden and with her grandchildren and church family.

“I have confidence in our young educators,” Horbacz said. Stay focused, have high expectations, engage with all students positively. Love, love, love.”

• Sheila Hughes has been with the district for 30 years teaching and helping to run the language lab. She said all three of her daughters went to Pine City schools.

“They were involved – which meant I was! – with drama, music and sports,” Hughes said.

She said there have been too many good memories to pick out a favorite.

“Watching how they grow from silly 10-yearolds into marvelous young adults,” she said. “All the random hugs from kids you hope you made a difference in the life of...”

In retirement she said she plans to check into many things, including photography, travel, time with family and friends,

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Front row (left to right): Vicki Piha, Laurie Mettling, Emmaline Dunkley Back row (left to right): Sheila Hughes, Deb Edwards, Galen Erdmann, Paul Jackson, Kathy Horbacz

volunteering, and looks forward to taking her dog for a long walk on a beautiful fall morning.

“I have no worries about being busy,” she said.

“Start the engine.”

• Paul Jackson has been with Pine City Schools for 23 years as an educator, coach and administrator, including five years as assistant principal.

He noted many friends and mentors among teachers and administrators over the years, and said they have made a great team pushing for continued improvement.

In retirement he plans to golf, spend time with family and friends, to get some “warm time” over the winter, and to cultivate his faith.

“I have learned that our traditions and mindsets are powerful obstacles for change,” Jackson said. “I would ask every educator to embrace the research available and implement it with integrity and grit.”

• Laurie Mettling has worked for the district for 38 years. The first 20 years she was a sign language interpreter and the last 18 years she taught America Sign Language.

• Vicki Piha has worked

in Special Education and the Junior High ALC program for a total of 30 years in Pine City. She noted that she, her husband, their parents and their children all attended Pine City High School.

“It’s like a tradition,” Piha said. “Three generations even had the same teachers.”

She said she has great memories of bonding with students and lasting friendships with her peers. She especially enjoyed working with and learning from Elisa Mill and Mary Kay Sloan.

“At one point we were called the ‘PMS’ teachers (Piha, Mill, Sloan) by the students which was probably very appropriate,” she said. “We were a great team and I was proud to be part of it.”

In retirement she plans to travel with her husband and spend more time with family while camping, boating and motorcycling in the summer months.

“Each student is unique and learns differently,” she said. “Pine City PHOTO PROVIDED BY BETH LINZMEIER Schools have great employees that have a lot of Pine City’s retiring teacher Sheila Hughes and 2016 gradknowledge and experi- uate Molly Cornelius are still having fun as they get ready to slide into future adventures. ence. Pass it on.”

– Edited by Mike Gainor

Petersen honored for volunteer work Bridget Petersen, Pine City resident and MVP of Community Outreach for SPIRE Credit Union, was honored with a 2016 BestPrep Volunteer Service Award for her volunteer efforts with BestPrep and commitment to the education of Minnesota youth.

Petersen has been a longtime volunteer with BestPrep, a Minnesota nonprofit preparing students with business, career and financial literacy skills. “Everyone, regardless of income level, should know financial freedom is truly attainable,” Peterson said. “The work that I do with BestPrep is not only meaningful and rewarding, but allows me to expand a personal and professional commitment to educating youth on these crucial life skills.”

Pictured (l-r) Shelee Brennhofer, Jennifer Thieman, Casey Carlson, Jim Ganger, Harold Petersen, Bridget Petersen, Dan Stoltz, Jon Seeman, Cliff Wantz and Lisa Lehman.

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LEGISLATORS: Frustration at session results FROM PAGE 1

175 pages of health and human services funding that his Senate HHS Committee is responsible for reviewing.

Lourey expressed hope that key legislative leaders and the governor could at least agree on getting bonding and tax bills fixed during a special session this summer.

“We’re overdue for a transportation package that will keep Minnesota moving forward,” Lourey added, saying state officials project a $6 billion shortfall over the next 10 years just to maintain existing infrastructure.

“I hope all sides can get away from pointing fingers at each other,” Rarick replied, noting disagreements on long-term transportation funding between DFL and Republican state legislators, including differences of opinion between metropolitan, suburban and rural legislators that have differing views on transportation priorities and funding.

Rarick suggested that state budget targets be agreed upon earlier in the session “to avoid the last-minute rush.”

On the subject of transportation funding and local government aid, Pine County Commissioner Steve Hallan said now is good time to be fixing roads since oil costs are lower; and yet state aid to counties has not kept pace with rising costs.

“To fund County Program Aid at a level 20 years ago is a head-scratcher to me,” Hallan said. He also expressed concern about the state’s closure of the DNR Tree Nursery at Willow River, which seems to have happened under the radar screen. State officials agreed to look into the matter and suggested a follow-up meeting with DNR staff.

In other action, the Pine County Board: APPROVED the promotion of Rod Williamson from Jail Sergeant to Jail Administrator effective following the retirement of Jail Administrator Rick Boland this month. Williamson has been employed by Pine County for nearly 10 years and also serves as the county’s Prison

Rape Elimination Act Coordinator. He also has a degree in criminal justice. His new annual salary was set at $64,000. County officials noted that the position was filled from within rather than outside recruitment, a practice the county has followed in similar situations where qualified candidates are available internally.

HEARD public comment including a suggestion that the North Pine Area Hospital at Sandstone be converted into a veterans home facility after the new medical center opens.

SET fees for the purchase of 2016 plat books at $25 each and increased fees for the 2017 plat book, to be printed in color, at $40. Land Services Director Kelly Schroeder said the county sold 49 plat books last year, and they are available by contacting the county recorder’s office in the Pine County Courthouse.

APPROVED a resolution designating the Central Minnesota Housing Partnership as the administrator of the Rental Rehabilitation Deferred Loan Program in Pine County that will help property owners replace failing septic systems on a first-come, first-served basis. Up to $300,000 is available to qualifying applicants, Schroeder pointed out.

ACKNOWLEDGED the following additional donations to the K-9 program in the Pine County Sheriff’s Office – Sturgeon Lake Lions Club ($2,500), City of Askov ($750), Pine County Agricultural Society ($500), Rock Creek Pit Stop ($500), VFW Post 4258 Pine City ($200), Marlys Mestermacher/Race for the K9 ($30), Derek T. Florin/Race for the K9 ($26), and Gerald and Terry Lovgren ($25).

APPROVED a contract with Pathfinder Village whereby the Pine County Sheriff’s Office will provide law enforcement security services on special weekends during the summer.

ACCEPTED a $1,500 grant from Greater Pine Area Endowment to fund economic development technical assistance that will help Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce businesses claim their listings on Google Maps and Google Search. Only 70 of the 215 businesses have claimed their listings.

Study: City ready for new hotel Pine City officials say a new market study shows the city is ripe for a new hotel.

Consultants examined four sites, two on the north and two on the south side of town. The sites were the JPL site at on the 1200-block of 8th Street NW and the Pine City Freeway Investments site on the 1300-block of Northridge Drive NW near Exit 171; and the RCF Holdings site on the 1200-block of Hillside Avenue SW and the Pine City Interchange site at 1542 Hillside Avenue SW near Exit 169.

Pine City, in partnership with the EDA, Initiative Foundation and Greater Pine Area Endowment, hired Growth Services Group (GSG) of Missouri in January to determine the feasibility and possible success of bringing a hotel to town. Consultants determined the town could sustain a 42-room hotel with a business center, banquet space to accommodate greater than 25 people, hot breakfast, fitness room and a pool.

Despite a number of other hotels within 20 miles of Pine City, including a giant 563-room hotel at Grand Casino Hinckley, consultants pointed to a 6.5-percent increase in area lodging from 2009 to 2015 as a reason the market area could sustain another provider of overnight accommodations.

GSG’s report recommendations said, “Review of demographics and community interviews suggested that a mid-level to upper mid-level hotel would be ideal and provide the amenities to

meet the community’s needs. This type of hotel would be well received and provide a new tier to effectively draw guests back to Pine City from the nearby surrounding markets.”

The cost to develop such a hotel would be about $109,000 per room, or about $4.6 million for a 42-room building. Consultants predict five years after the development the hotel will have an average yearly occupancy rate of 65.7-percent and the average daily rate would be $101.83.

Pine City had a number of hotels in its early years, the last of which was the Agnes Hotel which stood until 1974. Two roadside motels remained since then, one 20-room facility (the Old Oak Inn) which is set for demolition due to redevelopment of the site, and another 12-room facility, the Gail Motel, which has operated since 1955.

“Given the positive results of the study, the uptick in commercial and residential development activity along with all the city has to offer in amenities, including the wide range of annual events that draw visitors to our great community, our hope is that hotel developers will be drawn to our market,” said Mayor Carl Pederson.

Copies of the study are available on the city’s website. Contact Pine City at 320-629-2575 or admin01@pinecitygov.com with questions regarding the study.

- Submitted by the City of Pine City

JOHNSON: Felony fourthdegree criminal sexual conduct charges filed against city planner FROM PAGE 1

an incident in 2015 in which Johnson allegedly sexually touched a 15-year-old male.

According to the criminal complaint, a Pine County investigator interviewed a teenage male on or about July 1, 2015.

The teenage male told the investigator that he met Johnson through a mutual friend.

He said that a short time later Johnson sent him a message on Facebook and they began to send messages back and forth.

Investigators reviewed the teenager’s Facebook account.

According to the criminal complaint, the teenager’s Facebook page shows that he and Johnson began exchanging messages in July 2014.

In August 2014 the teenager messaged Johnson and asked Johnson to buy him chewing tobacco. Johnson allegedly did so. Johnson then allegedly asked for pictures of the teenager partially unclothed in return for more tobacco. The teenager agreed and sent photos. Johnson allegedly bought him tobacco in return.

The teenager told investigators that in April 2015, Johnson asked him if he wanted to clean Johnson’s home for $20 an hour. The teenager agreed, and allegedly received more tobacco products from Johnson after cleaning the house.

The teenager said that Johnson asked him to clean his house again a few days later.

He said that at the house, Johnson offered him a back massage. He agreed, but said he told Johnson to stop after the massage became sexual. He said Johnson then apologized.

Later in 2015, Johnson allegedly picked up the teenager at his house and sexually touched the teenager, then 16, while they were on the way to McDonalds.

The teenager reported that Johnson told him that because the teen was now 16, Johnson could “touch him as much as he wants,” but that he had to “stop when you say stop.”

COURT APPEARANCE Pine County Attorney Reese Frederickson passed the Johnson case files from the Pine County Sheriff’s Office on to the Isanti County Attorney’s Office. Frederickson said he did so in order to avoid a possible conflict of interest due to Johnson’s numerous professional contacts with Pine County officials in his role as Pine City’s city planner and community development director.

“The case was given to Isanti County for review, charging and prosecution without any input from my office other than asking the Isanti County Attorney to take it as a conflict,” Frederickson said. “Many of

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us in the office know Mr. Johnson.”

The Isanti County Attorney’s Office signed a warrant for Johnson on June 10, and he was arrested the same day.

Johnson made his first appearance in Pine County Court on June 13, with Assistant Isanti County Attorney Deanna Natoli representing the prosecution.

Natoli asked that Johnson’s conditional bail be set at $10,000, and that conditions include a GPS monitoring device, and restrict Johnson from coming within a block of the teenage male’s home.

“There is the potential for other cases [against Johnson] as well,” Natoli said.

Johnson’s attorney pointed out that Johnson has no prior criminal record, that he has been employed by Pine City for more than 11 years, is a native of Pine City and a long-time resident, and said that Johnson “has no intention of not facing this.”

Judge James Reuter noted that bail is intended to make sure an individual returns to court, and is not meant as a punishment. He said that though the prosecuting attorney indicated that there could be more charges to come, he had to judge the facts of the current case.

Reuter ordered that unconditional bail be set at $10,000 and conditional bail at $2,500.

He did not order Johnson to be fitted with a GPS monitor, but set conditions that included no contact with the teenager and no travel within one block of the teenager’s residence.

Johnson’s next court hearing was set for June 23 at 9 a.m.

Johnson, who worked as an independent writer covering Pine City High School sports for the Pine City Pioneer between 2004-2012, did not respond to a request by this newspaper for a comment on his case.

Pine City Mayor Carl Pederson also declined comment, other than to affirm that Johnson had been placed on paid administrative leave.

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Paula J. Gard

In loving memory of

Jim Gilbey July 23, 1946 - March 2, 2013

– Dad – You taught me to be strong but sorry I’m letting you down... I can never be strong enough to accept that you are no longer here.

On the day I lost you, I lost a father, a friend and an idol who I looked up to.

I miss you. Happy Father’s Day.

Happy 60th birthday Mr. Walleye!

Friends and family are welcome to help celebrate at the Pine City Country Club on Saturday, June 18 from 5-9 p.m. No cards or gifts please.

Your loving daughter, Bandit

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Paula Gard of St. Michael, formerly of Pine City, passed away at her home on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at the age of 52.

Paula Jayne (Leibel) Gard was born on Nov. 27, 1963 to Robert and Caryl (Neubauer) Leibel in St. Paul.

Paula grew up in Pine City. While she was in school, she played the clarinet in band, was on the high school basketball team and graduated from Pine City High School in 1982. For a short time, she lived in Texas and Arizona before moving back to Minnesota. On May 10, 2003, Paula married the love of her life, Tom Gard, and they made their home in St. Michael, Minnesota. For the past thirteen years, she has worked at Upsher-Smith Laboratories in Maple Grove as a Business Data Coordinator.

Paula loved her family and her many dear friends.

She loved fishing, motorcycling, traveling, listening to all kinds of music (especially blues), puzzles, crossword puzzles, watching the Vikings, meeting new people and learning their stories. She enjoyed sitting in her Adirondack chair on her screened-in porch with Tom and their beloved Boston terrier, Ivan.

Paula is survived by her husband Thomas Gard of St. Michael, son Shawn Leibel of Florida, father Bob Leibel of Pine City, sisters Pamela (Bob) Nierengarten, Patricia (Tom) Beiring of Pine City, brother Peter (Wendy) Leibel of Pine City, along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother Caryl Leibel, and infant brother Jay Robert Leibel.

A Celebration of Paula’s life was held Friday, June 3, 2016 at the Swanson Funeral Chapel, Pine City.

Funeral arrangements for Paula Gard are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service, Swanson Chapel, Pine City; www.funeralandcremationservice.com.

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Aubrey Rose Parsons was born on May 28, 2016 at FirstLight Health System. She weighed six pounds, 11 ounces and was 19-3/4 inches long. Her parents are Kayla Mead and Erik Parsons of Isle. Aubrey is welcomed by grandparents Vicki Parsons of Onamia, James Kalk of Garrison, James and Alena Mead of Brownsville, Oregon.

Domonick George Rundle was born on June 2, 2016 at FirstLight Health System. He weighed six pounds, eight ounces and was 20 inches long. His parents are Ariel Horak and Josh Rundle of Ogilvie. Domonick is welcomed by brothers Jasper Meyer, 2, and Tristen Meyer, 1. His grandparents are Robert Horak and Pattie Horak of Cambridge, George Rundle of Watertown, South Dakota and Ella Davison of Rochester.

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Remi Sarafina Kupfer was born on June 1, 2016 at FirstLight Health System.

She weighed seven pounds, two ounces and was 20-1/2 inches long.

Her parents are Jordan Heller and Jacqueline Dubois of Finlayson and Mora. Remi is welcomed by aunts Landry and Tiana Kupfer, uncle Roman Kupfer, grandparents Richard and Tonya Kupfer of Mora and Joy Schoenrock of Finlayson.

Kaine Orion Fore was born on June 1, 2016 at FirstLight Health System. He weighed six pounds, six ounces and was 18 inches long.

His parents are Desiree Reed and Dominick Fore of Mora. Kaine is welcomed by brother Carter, 2. His grandparents are Rachel and Jason Jeremy, Kim and Kevin Campeau and Chad Fore, all of Mora.

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Dean’s lists Nicholas D. Cummings of Brook Park, Adam J. Stolt of Pine City and Shawn D. Engstrom of Rush City were among the 3,679 North Dakota State University students to be placed on the spring 2016 dean’s list. A student must earn a 3.50 grade point average or higher and be enrolled in at least 12 class credits.

The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) has announced its dean’s list for spring semester 2016.

The following students on the dean’s list have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher: Shelby L. Frost of Braham; Alexander R. Fiero of Finlayson; Adam J. Finke, Michael Lenzen and Laken M. Lymburner, all of Hinckley;

Pine City residents Amanda L. Basta, Maria C. Carpenter, Austin J. Cavallin, Elizabeth L. Erickson, Allison M. Hatz, Tristan Kick, Mariah P. Kuzel; Rona M. Seegebarth of Sandstone; Nicole M. Grutkoski and Jacob F. Indihar of Sturgeon Lake; Maia I. Killerud of Willow River.

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OBITUARIES

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Lynn R. Norris

Ione F. Stumne

Lynn R. Norris, age 6 of Cambridge, Min65, n nesota passed away on T Thursday, June 9, 2016, a Regency of Minneat a apolis with his loved o ones by his side.

Preceding him in d death was his mother, V Verna Mae Norris and b brother, Randy Norris.

Lynn is survived by his wife, Deb Norris, his daughter, Tiffany Norris, his son, Aaron Almquist, his daughter-in-law Carla Harris, three beautiful granddaughters, Abbigail, Annabelle and Josephine. Lynn was also survived by his mother-in-law and godmother, Rosemerry Hewson, father Robert Norris, sister and brother-in-law, Vicki and Ron Trevillion and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 12:30 p.m. at New Hope Community Church, 33030 Vickers St., Cambridge, Minnesota with luncheon following the service. Viewing is a half hour before the service.

Lynn was an amazing loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. He will forever be missed but will remain forever in our hearts.

Ione Frances S Stumne passed away p peacefully Saturday, J June 4, 2016 at the S Scandia House in Pine C at the age of 90.

City Ione was born to T Tracy and Florence ( (Francis) Davis on D Dec. 21, 1925 in Clarem mont, Minnesota. She w was the youngest of five children: brothers Stanley, Warren and Jim and her sister Ethel. She was a self-proclaimed tomboy and had many childhood adventures trying to keep up with her older brothers.

In 1933, Ione’s mother was remarried to Merle Maben and the family moved to a farm in Forest City, Iowa. In 1940, the family moved to the west side of Pokegama Lake in Pine City, the area Ione called home for the next 60 years.

Shortly after moving to the Pine City area Ione met the “love of her life” Arnold “Arnie” Stumne. Arnie and Ione were married Feb. 7, 1943. Jack and Becky were born prior to Arnie being drafted into WWII in 1944. This was a challenging time for Ione, raising two children while Arnie and her brothers fought in the war. Thankfully Arnie and Ione’s brothers returned home safely. Ione and Arnie continued to grow their family with the births of Mike and Steve. Over the next 35 years, they raised their family and worked together as a family on a 160 acre farm. In order to make ends meet Arnie took a second job at Land O’Lakes, thus leaving many day-to-day chores to Ione.

Life wasn’t all work; she had many hobbies and interests: playing cards, gardening, making ceramics and greeting cards. She cherished her family above all and lived by the motto “family is not an important thing, it’s everything.”

In 1980, after farming all their life, they retired and built a house across the road from their farm, where they spent the next 13 years. They enjoyed life togeth-

Brandon Purdy Brandon Purdy died tragically Thursday, June 9, 2016 in Duluth as a result of a motorcycle accident at the age of 23. Funeral services for Brandon Purdy will be Friday, June 17, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. with a time of visitation one hour prior to the service all at the Pine City Evangelical Free Church Lighthouse. Interment will take place at Roselawn Cemetery in St. Paul. See full obituary in next week’s Pine City Pioneer. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel; www. funeralandcremationservice.com.

er, traveling, gardening and spending time with the grandchildren until Arnie’s unexpected passing in 1993.

Ione lived with family for the next several years and eventually moved to Westchester Village. While living at Westchester she developed many meaningful friendships and spent her time visiting, watching the birds and traveling. Ione’s health began to suffer, but her spirits remained high as she once again moved in with family and then to the Scandia House, assisted living community.

Ione is survived by her children: Mike Stumne of Pine City, Steve (Val) Stumne of Wyoming and Becky (Rick) True of Isanti; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Mary Davis of Pine City; brother-inlaw Don (Eldrine) Stumne; many other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband Arnie Stumne, son Jack Stumne, parents Tracy and Florence (Francis) Davis, sister Ethel Mattison, brothers Stanley, Warren, and Jim Davis, and her traveling companion Delores Davis.

Pastor Shaheen Eydgahi officiated services for Ione Friday, June 10, 2016 at the Swanson Funeral Chapel.

Casket bearers were Jim Stumne, Randy LaTourelle, Bill LaTourelle, Joe Stumne, Jason Stumne and Joshua Stumne. Honorary casket bearer was Patrick Stumne. Music was provided by Jennifer Hansmann and Glenna Reierson. Interment took place at Birchwood Cemetery, Pine City.

Funeral services are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel; www.funeralandcremationservice.com.

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

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

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

(Free Methodist) One mile North of Henriette on HWY 107 • 320-679-4875 Pastor Marvin Miller Sunday School, 9:00a.m.; Sunday morning Worship, 10:15 a.m.

Hinckley Seventh Day Adventist 550 1st St. NE, Hinckley 320-384-6167 Pastor: Carlos Rodriguez Services, Saturday, 11 a.m.

Fellowship lunch 1st and 3rd Saturday following services.

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 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: 9 a.m.

Coffee time at 10 a.m.

Sunday School Pre-6th grade at 9:30 a.m.

Thursday Service: 5:30 p.m.

Pine City Evangelical Free Church

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

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

Pomroy Chapel A Non-denominational Fellowship 2700 320th Ave., Brook Park 320-679-3925 Sunday: 9:30am Prayer 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Worship Service

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JUNE 16, 2016 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 58-PR-16-43 In Re: Estate of Walter Bernard Brune, Decedent.

NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on June 27, 2016 at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, Minnesota, on a petition for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the decedent's Will dated July 28, 1995, and Separate Writings pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.2-513, and for the appointment of Aaron Bryce Brune, whose address is 536 Meyer Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46807, as personal representative of the decedent's estate in an unsupervised administration.

Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the decedent’s estate, including the power to collect all assets; pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; sell real and personal property; and do all necessary acts for the decedent’s estate.

Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent's estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.

BY THE COURT Dated: 6/3/16 KRISTA MARTIN Judge of District Court By: Kim Nelson Dated: 6/3/16 LU ANN BLEGEN Court Administrator By: Kim Nelson CABAK LAW, LLC John M. Cabak MN# 0388929 243 Main Street S Pine City, MN 55063 Telephone: 320-629-2529 Facsimile: 855-629-2500 e-mail: john@cabaklaw.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on June 9 and 16, 2016

www.pinecitymn.com STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE IN DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION §524.3-502#9 §524.3-801#6 Court File No. 58-PR-16-44 In Re: Estate of THOMAS W. CHADWICK, Deceased.

ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IN UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice by publication is hereby given that on the 2nd day of August, 2016, at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in the above named Court at Pine City, Minnesota, for the probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the above named decedent dated April 14, 2016, and for the appointment of Teresa L. Broderick whose address is 8541 Russell Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55431 as personal representative of the estate of the above named decedent in unsupervised administration. That, if proper, and no objections are filed, said personal representative will be appointed to administer the estate, to collect all assets, pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, and sell real and personal property, and do all necessary acts for the estate. Upon completion of the administration, the representative shall file a final account for the allowance and shall distribute the estate to the persons thereunto entitled as ordered by the Court, and close the estate.

Notice is further given that ALL CREDITORS having claims against said estate are required to present the same to said personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred.

Dated: 6/8/16 James T Reuter: By: Kim Nelson/ deputy Judge of District Court Nelson, Kim M. (Pine Court Admin) 2016.06.08 10:15:37-05’00’ (Court Seal) LU ANN BLEGEN, Court Administrator

By Lu Ann Blegen: By: Kim Nelson/deputy Deputy Court Administrator

Nelson, Kim M. (Pine Court Admin) 2016.06.08 10:15:51-05’00’ Filed - State of Minnesota Pine County District Court Court Administrator Nelson, Kim M. (Pine Court Admin) 2016.06.08 10:16:05 -05’00’ Charles A. Seuntjens, #0348843 PEMBERTON, SORLIE, RUFER & KERSHNER, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Petitioner 903 Washington Avenue, PO Box 1409 Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 56501 Telephone: (218) 847-4858 Email: c.seuntjens@pemlaw.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on June 16 and 23, 2016 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-16-46 Estate of Katharina Marten, Decedent NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on August 2, 2016, at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Irmgard B. Ericson, whose address is 17750 Edgewater Rd. NE, Pine City, MN, 55063 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration.

Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate, including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate.

Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice

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or the claims will be barred.

BY THE COURT Dated: June 7, 2016 (COURT SEAL) /s/ James T. Reuter (signed by deputy) Judge of District Court Sarah Spencer (Pine Court Administration) 2016.06.07 11:54:12-05’00’ Dated: June 7, 2016 /s/ Lu Ann Blegen (signed by deputy) Court Administrator Sarah Spencer (Pine Court Administration) 2016.06.07 11:54:49-05’00’ Filed - State of Minnesota Pine County District Court Court Administrator Spencer, Sarah (Pine Court Administration) 2016.06.07 11:55:09-05’00’ Attorney for Petitioner Chelsie Troth Ledin, Hofstad, Troth & Fleming, Ltd. 539 Main Street S. Pine City, MN, 55063 Attorney License No: 0395709 Telephone: (320) 629 -7 537 FAX: (320) 629-2479 Emai|: chelsiet@ledinandhofstad. com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on June 16 and 23, 2016 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTIFICATION OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the Mortgage dated February 18, 2014 executed by Victoria F. Orand and Cory D Orand, as mortgagor, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Cason Home Loans, as mortgagee, recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Pine County, Minnesota, on February 20, 2014 as Document Number 513222, which was subsequently assigned to J.P. Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Corp. by an assignment of mortgage that was recorded on April 29, 2016 as Document Number A526342 which mortgage conveyed and mortgaged the following described property situated in the county of Pine and State of Minnesota, which property has a street address of 606 1st Avenue Brook Park, MN 55007, and Tax Identification Number 355019000:

Lots One (1), Two (2), and Three (3), Block five (5), Kelsey’s First Addition to the Townsite of Brook Park, together with that part of the vacated alley accrued there to by reason of the vacation thereof, Pine County Minnesota.

That the original principal amount secured by said mortgage was $87,720.00; that there has been compliance with any condition precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by said mortgage and foreclosure of said mortgage required by said mortgage, any note secured thereby, or any statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt remaining secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof, that there is claimed to be due upon said mortgage and is due thereon at the date of this notice, the sum of $88,376.57.

That by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the said mortgage will be foreclosed by the sale of the above described premises with appurtenances, which said sale will be made by the Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, at the Pine County Sheriff’s Office, 635 Northridge Dr. NW, Pine City, MN 55063, on July 21, 2016 at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at public auction to the highest bidder, to pay the amount then due on said mortgage, together with the costs of foreclosure, including attorney’s fees as allowed by law, in accordance with the provisions of said mortgage. The time allowed by law for redemption by the mortgagors, their personal representatives, or assigns is six (6) months from the date of said sale.

THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the property by 11:59 p.m. on January 21, 2017 unless the foreclosure is postponed pursuant to Minn.

Stat. §580.07, or the redemption period is reduced to five (5) weeks

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under Minn. Stat. §582.032.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT BY A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nicholas P. Edwards Shelton, Harrison & Pinson, PLLC Attorney for Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 701 Highlander Blvd., Suite 270 Arlington, TX 76015 P 817.522.7550 F 817.375.2006 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS To Creditors and Claimants of City Title, Inc.: Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 302A, City Title, Inc. (the “Corporation”) hereby gives you notice as follows: 1. The Corporation is in the process of dissolving pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 302A; 2. The Corporation has filed a Notice of Intent to Dissolve with the Minnesota Secretary of State; 3. The date of filing the Notice of Intent to Dissolve was May 23, 2016; 4. Written claims against the Corporation may be presented in care of Linda Boss, President, City Title, Inc, 2247 Hendon Ave, St. Paul, MN 55108; and 5. All claims must be received by the Corporation within ninety (90) days after the date this notice was first published pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 302A.727, Subd. 2(e).

Published in the Pine City Pioneer on June 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2016 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Comprehensive Plan Amendment Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Pine City will meet in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 6:30p.m. on July 6, 2016, to consider an amendment to the comprehensive plan map (chapter 5, page 46- Land Use and Development). The comprehensive plan amendment will be for the City’s Hilltop property on the south end of 8th Street SW in the1400 block, between Hilltop cemetery and Main Street S. The area is to be amended from senior housing to multi-family housing.

Kenneth J. Cammilleri City Administrator City of Pine City Published in the Pine City Pioneer on June 16, 2016

PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER June 6 - 12 Theft, burglary, vandalism June 6, 2:10 p.m., report of fraud, State Hwy. 70, Rock Creek west.

June 7, 11:13 a.m., report of theft, Canary Rd., Royalton Twp. June 8, 12:21 a.m., report of shoplifter, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south.

June 10, 12:23 p.m., report of property damage, Main St., Pine City south.

June 11, 8:20 a.m., report of driveoffs, 8th St., Pine City north.

June 11, 9:56 a.m., report of theft, Rice Rd., Brook Park Twp. June 11, 12:24 p.m., report of robbery, Main St., Pine City south.

June 12, 9:25 p.m., report of theft, Johnson Ave., Pine City south.

Miscellaneous June 6, 1:35 p.m., report of threats, 5th St., Pine City south.

June 7, 7:27 a.m., report of neighbor trouble, Royal Heights Ln., Royalton Twp. June 8, 10:27 p.m., report of sounds of shots, Henriette Rd./Brook Park Rd., Pokegama Twp. west.

June 9, 8:59 p.m., report of crank 911 calls, Main St./5th Ave., Pine City south.

June 10, 5:48 p.m., report of assault, Cross Park Rd., Brook Park Twp. June 10, 7:36 p.m., report of trespass, Evergreen Sq., PIne City south.

June 11, 2:01 a.m., report of harassment, 2nd St., Pine City south.

June 12, 12:47 a.m., report of neighbor trouble, Homestead Rd., Pokegama Twp. east.

June 12, 7:19 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 13th St., Pine City south.

Fires and accidents June 9, 2:55 p.m., report of personal injury, Hillside Ave./I-35, Pine City Twp. west.

June 10, 12:30 p.m., report of grass fire, Beaver Claw Rd., Brook Park Twp. June 11, 5:43 p.m., report of fire outside, 10th St., Pine City south.

June 11, 8:14 p.m., report of miscellaneous fire, 560th St./Ivy Ave., Rock Creek west.

Jail roster June 6, Francisco Villarreal IV, warrant, hold for other agency, rustling and livestock theft- Fe; remand-bail, burglary- 2nd degree- res- no forceunknown... fleeing police officer, trespassing- on agricultural land; under sentence, theft- alter/ possess/ sell/ buy- proper... domestic abuse- violate order for...

June 6, Marvin Charles Mcguire II, warrant, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule... Released June 7.

June 7, Jayme Marie Bengtson, under sentence, remand-bail, endangerment of a child- person or... Released June 8.

June 7, Justin Robert Lindelof, awaiting trial/court, remand-RPR, probable cause, assault- domestic assaultmisd. Released June 8.

June 7, Justin Lee Frye, awaiting trial/ court, remand-bail, negligent firedangerous smokin- in...; arson- neg fire- property damage $301 to $24...

June 7, Michael Roy Gosselin Jr., warrant, hold for other agency, burglary1st degree-dwelling- occupied...; remand-hold, fugitive from justice from other st...; Pine County war-

rant, assault- domestic assault- GM, strangle- adult acquaintance, terrorist threats reckless dis...

June 7, Christopher Gerald Johnson, warrant, remand-bail, stolen property- receive- other property- $250...

June 7, Tiffany Marie Jones, warrant, hold for other agency, theft- identity theft- transfers/poss...; remand-RPR, fugitive from justice from other st...; Pine County warrant, theft- identitytransfers/poss/uses...

June 7, Thomas William Snyder, warrant, remand-hold, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1...

June 7, Wesley Patrick Whitney, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable cause, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1, 2nd degreeposs... traffic driving after revocation, reckless driving, theft- take/use/ transfer movable property, possesses any type of firearm/ammo, fleeing police officer in motor vehicle, fleeing police officer; hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1...; remand-bail, govt- false name to police officer-G...

June 7, Cassandra Lynn White, warrant, remand-hold, Pine County warrant, govt- false name to police officer. Released June 8.

June 8, Jessica Lea Wilson, book and release, summons, fraud- financial trans card- use fr... financial transaction car fraud. Released June 8.

June 8, Cole Michael Merisko, book and release, summons, traffic- DWI4th degree drive while impaired. Released June 8.

June 8, Jason Kevin Shea, book and release, summons, traffic- insuranceno proof; assault- domestic assaultGM; govt- evading MV tax- GM, false

name to police officer. Released June 8.

June 8, Terrance Patrick Flaherty, under sentence, theft- false representation; drugs- 5th degree- poss/ procure/control su...; stolen property- receive- other property- $250...

June 8, Joseph Morris Gordon Jr., under sentence, traffic- driver’s licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public safety.

June 8, Michael Lee Hehn, warrant, remand-bail, theft- take/use/transfer movable pro... Pine County warrant, burglary- 3rd degree- enters bldg- intent steal... hold for other agency, traffic- driving after revocation, insurance- no proof, driver’s license- driving without a...

June 8, Gerald Allen Jensen, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, stolen property- poss- other property- $501 to...; burglary- 3rd degree- non res- no force- unknown...

June 8, Vincent Joseph Oswald, under sentence, traffic- DUI- 4th degree .08 or more in 2...

June 9, Lawrence Bernard Jackson I, warrant, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, assault- terrorist threats reckless d... Released June 10.

June 9, Helena Rose Nickaboine, warrant, remand-hold, drugs- 2nd degree- poss...

June 10, Mindi Marie Bumgarner, under sentence, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1.

June 10, Nathan Lawrence Johnson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, health safety- sale of tobacco to mi...; criminal sexual conduct- 4th degree- victim...

June 10, Heather Helene Kellogg, awaiting trial/court, probable cause,

govt- false name or DOB- fictitious.

June 10, Jennifer Hartfiel-Anderson, book and release, hold for other agency, traffic- driving after revocation. Released June 10.

June 10, Merle Lee Skinaway Jr., book and release, probable cause, trafficdriver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety.

Released June 10.

June 11, Gary Paul Pedersen, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, trafficDUI of alcohol, DUI- 4th degree .08 or more in... DWI- 4th degree drive while imp... Released June 11.

June 11, James Jerald Bixby, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, stolen property- poss- other property- $501-$2...; probable cause, assault- 3rd degree- substantial bodily harm, aggravated robbery, drugs- 5th degree- poss/procure/control su...

June 11, Peggy Joyce Bixby Jr., awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree, 3rd degree- poss...

June 11, Lawrence Bernard Jackson III, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, aggravated robbery, assault3rd degree- substantial bodily harm.

June 11, James Conrad Scullard, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DUI of alcohol, DUI- 3rd degree- alcohol conc over... DUI- 3rd degree driving wh...

June 11, Wendell Warren Swenson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, domestic abuse- violate order for pr...

June 11, Melissa Jean Thompson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- poss/procure/ control su...

There have been 921 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2016.

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Driver tractor trailer for petroleum/propane Class A cdl with tank and hazmat endorsement. Home daily. 4 on 2 off schedule.

Trucks based in Pine City. Tim 651-7556435

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Now Hiring Part-time bus drivers $13.06/hour. Garage is in Sandstone. You must be 21 years old.

Apply at aeoaess.aeoa.org/ careers. If your application is accepted, Arrowhead Transit will provide and pay for the training you need to obtain your professional commercial driver's license (CDL).

Garage Sale Furniture,household items, scrubs 700 5th Ave SW Pine City, June 18th 8:00 – 5:00 pm

Wanted-Laborer On pole-shed construction, no exper. necessary, long hours, heavy lifting, able to do heights. Call 9am-8pm 320-629-3204 or email lspetersonconst@ gmail.com

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Must be experienced, compassionate, dependable, HHA/CNA Short, Long Shifts and Overnight shifts available.

Cambridge, Chisago, Pine City, Milaca, North Branch and surrounding areas.

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Program Counselors Case Managers Program Managers Apply online: PinnacleServices.org/careers Or give us a call 612-977-3119

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PHASE is seeking an experienced Maintenance Generalist. This person is responsible for performing general building and vehicle maintenance, and ensuring the upkeep and safe operations of all Industries Division Campuses of PHASE (locations are in Cambridge and Mora).

Duties: 1) General building maintenance, to include janitorial duties such as floor waxing, carpet cleaning, etc.

2) Securing and maintaining contracts as needed for repair and development that cannot be accomplished within the company.

3) General vehicle maintenance (prevention, monitoring, reporting and assistance with vehicles) under the supervision of the Transportation Manager.

Should have experience in both areas, handy and safety focused. Can office out of either location. Will divide time between locations as needed.

Email résumé to jlamere@pinehab.org or mail to P.O Box 126 Sandstone, MN 55072 EOE/AA

452 RENTALS RESIDENTIAL Pine City: 2 BR apartment, $775/mo. Laundry on site, smoke free, no pets 651-757-8078 EXCESS BAGGAGE WEIGHING YOU DOWN? Placing a classified ad is an easy and affordable way to advertise your unwanted items to hundreds of potential buyers. Contact us today and start turning the stuff you don’t want into something you do want: CASH! Advertiser 320-629-6771 or www.pinecitymn.com

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We are seeking OTR Regional Flatbed Drivers Based in Fridley, MN • We run 2011 and Highlights: • $4,000 Sign-on Bonus. newer well-maintained equipment.

• Drivers are allowed to take their trucks home. • We can accommodate • Excellent Benefits, food one small pet. and clothing allowance.

The company runs paper logs with an excellent safety record.

Compensation: After probationary period we offer full benefits including driver paid health insurance and/or low cost family health insurance, food and clothing allowance. All breakdown time is paid on an hourly basis and driving will be pay based on percentage of load.

A salary review is completed after 125 days and the first year with the potential for salary increases.

Requirements: • Must have a CDL A license prefer one year of experience. Will consider military driving experience and new CDL drivers!

• Must be able to pass a background check and full physical.

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Pine County has a career opportunity for a full-time Building Maintenance Worker for our facilities in Pine City and is looking for an individual who is dependable, has a strong work ethic, and who is interested in making a difference in our community as a Building Maintenance Worker. This position performs various cleaning, maintenance and grounds activities to ensure a comfortable and safe environment for both the general public and county employees. Work is performed under the Lead Building Maintenance Worker and Public Works Director. Candidates must have general knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, equipment and ability to use them safely and efficiently; ability to understand oral and written directions; ability to perform heavy manual work; ability to work independently and to establish effective working relationships with co-workers and general public.

Minimum Qualifications: Eighteen years of age and a High School Diploma or G.E.D., Class D MN Drivers License; Ability to obtain and maintain a 2nd Class Boiler license from the State of Minnesota, Department of Labor and Industry, Division of Boiler Inspection. Must be able to bend and twist regularly, periodically lift up to 50 pounds, and stand for extended periods of time; previous custodial experience preferred.

Starting Salary: $14.09/hour per 2016 contract; benefits include health, dental, disability, and life insurance; paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO), and personal days; Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) contributions.

Applications available in the Administrator’s office at the Pine County Courthouse, or by visiting our website at www.co.pine.mn.us and clicking on ‘Employment Opportunities’ under Quick Links.

Application Deadline: June 22, 2016

Mail application to: Pine County Administrator Office Attn: Human Resources 635 Northridge Drive NW Suite 200, Pine City, MN 55063 Or email to HR Manager: Connie.Mikrot@co.pine.mn.us Pine County is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer

Part time – 0.5 FTE (40 hours a pay period).

Rotating shifts, every other weekend and holidays. A.A. or Bachelor’s degree (B. A. or B.S.) from an accredited school of nursing; appropriate and clinical experience and/or training.

Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Minnesota. BLS certification is required annually, and ACLS certification within one year.

Apply online at www.firstlighthealthsystem.org or email resume to hr@fl-hs.org

FirstLight Health System 301 Highway 65 South Mora, MN 55051 320-225-3612 EOE

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HEALTHCARE SPECIALIST Responsibilities: Disease management programs, clinical evaluations, equipment set up and education. Be the Dr.’s eyes in the home setting. RN, LPN, RRT, CRT licensed as applicable. Great personalities with strong work ethic needed. Competitive salary, benefits and career paths. Drug-free work place. EOE Send resume’s to Attn: Center Manager manders4@lincare.com

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Entry Level Machine Operators Assemblers General Laborers 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts available $9.00-$11.60 Contact Masterson Staffing Today Pine City 1-320-629-4732 220 4th Ave SE, Pine City, MN 55063 pinecity@mastersonstaffing.com

PROVIDE CARE, INC. is currently hiring F.T. & P.T. direct care staff for our Adult Foster Care Homes in North Branch, Wyoming, Cambridge, Pine City & Center City. $100 SIGN-ON BONUS! (After 6 months of employment).

Please visit: www.providecare.com for more details on specific job openings and to complete an online application.

Nurse Manager of Surgical Services Full time – 1.0 FTE (80 hours a pay period). Monday - Friday mostly daytime hours; flexibility needed to meet departmental needs. Bachelor Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing, Master’s Degree preferred, or willing to gain. Two to five years nursing experience and previous management experience preferred. Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Minnesota. BLS and ACLS certifications.

Apply online at www.firstlighthealthsystem.org or email resume to hr@fl-hs.org

FirstLight Health System 301 Highway 65 South Mora, MN 55051 320-225-3612 EOE

PHASE is hiring in Sandstone, Pine City, Cambridge & Mora

Direct Support Paraprofessionals In this position, you will support adults with disabilities providing personal care and engagement. This is a dynamic work environment that requires patience, energy, the ability to multi-task and work in a team environment.

Successful applicants will: • Be self-aware, emotionally fit, caring • Successfully pass background checks • Enthusiastically participate in training

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D&N Trucking is looking for FT OTR drivers with 2 years verifiable exp., 23 years of age and a satisfactory MVR. We have FL and West runs, 8-10 days out with 3-4 days off; Midwest Runs, 3-4 days out and 2-3 days off and part-time available.

Benefits, Paid Vacation, and Bonus available.

Please call Chad at 763-389-4816 or 800-247-3851. www.dntruck.com

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PHASE: A community where compassion, expertise and opportunity merge to create a world of discovery and success.

Visit www.pinehab.org for an online application jlamere@pinehab.org or P.O Box 126 Sandstone, MN 55072 EOE/AA

Member Service Representative Members Cooperative Credit Union is seeking a Part-Time Member Service Representative (Teller) in Hinckley.

MCCU is a growing and progressive organization, recognized in 2014 as one of the best credit unions to work for, nationwide. We are seeking professional, positive individuals who would enjoy providing our members with information about MCCU’s products and services, making referrals to other members of the MCCU team and assisting members with their financial transactions.

Qualifications Include: HS diploma or equivalent and preferred minimum one year of experience in retail, preferably in a credit union or bank.

Interested applicants apply online at www.membersccu.org/employ. Remember to attach resume’ with cover letter including references and salary requirements to your application.

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Help individuals realize their talents and dreams while earning personal pride along the way.

We offer great benefits, 401(k), paid time off, mileage reimbursement, and additional company perks!

Apply online at www.dungarvin.com Req No., 15-0419

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ALSO ONLINE ON THE NORTHSTAR MEDIA CLASSIFIED NETWORK COVERING EAST CENTRAL MINNESOTA pinecitymn.com - moraminn.com - isanti-chisagocountystar.com RN CLINICAL SITE MANAGER This position is responsible for managing and coordinating the home care program as well as supervising the nursing team. The right candidate will possess two years of RN exp.

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This FT position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefit package.

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SELECT CATEGORY 0351 Antiques/Collectibles 0059 ATVs 0401 Auction Calendar 0052 Automobiles 0113 Black Dirt 0060 Boats & Accessories 0353 Building Supplies 0151 Business Opportunity 0403 Crafts/Boutiques 0201 Daycare 0154 Employment 0301 Farm Misc.

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to the publisher within 7 days of the first insertion. Failure to do so will result in forfeit of credit.

The publisher's liability for any other error is limited to crediting the advertiser for the space occupied by the advertisement materially affected by the error. For example, if there is a word missing from a classified ad (garage sale item or descriptive word), no credit will be issued.

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PTCC accepts Walmart donation Jane Robbins and Pine Technical & Community College President Joe Mulford accept a $2,000 donation from Walmart manager Armando Suniga on behalf of Walmart to the PTCC Foundation. The Pine Technical & Community College Foundation was established in 1999 to help the college expand and meet the growing educational and cultural needs of residents and businesses in the Pine area. The Foundation strives to enhance the college’s standing as the most important source of post-secondary education and training and continuing education in the Pine area and works with PTCC to expand the relationships it has forged with businesses and the community.

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Knights support Pregnancy Resource Center Eldon Johnson presented a check of $300 on behalf of the Pine City Knights of Columbus Council #2357 to sponsor a team at the Pine City Pregnancy Resource Center’s 9th annual Golf Tournament. The tournament will be held at the Pine City Country Club on July 15. The proceeds benefit the Pregnancy Resource Center. Accepting the check is Angela Haug, executive director of the center.

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