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County courts grind through 1,400 cases

BY AILENE CROUP NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Pine County District Court opened 1,400 new cases last year.

“We are grinding those cases out,” Tenth Judicial District Judge Krista Martin reported to Pine County commissioners at their regular May board meeting.

Pine County is the most under-judged county in the district and probably the state.

With their extremely heavy caseload, Martin and Judge Heather Wynn do the work of 2.6 judges.

“It’s pretty dire upstairs. Our public defenders are too overloaded,” she added.

Public defenders are a critical part of the justice system.

There has been an increase in self-represented litigants. Attorneys are available on Mondays at the courthouse’s law library for those who choose to represent themselves.

Minnesota’s judiciary system is undergoing its biggest transition in 150 years, according to Martin’s report.

The system has gone “completely” paperless.

It became mandatory last July for lawyers to do electronic “e-filing.”

Everything is signed electronically and every document has to be scanned.

Outside the mountain of work created by the transition to electronic data, there

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Sweet jazz music brightens a sun-dappled day Kevin Cahill leads the Pine City Jazz Two band through a set of classic songs for an appreciative crowd at Art in the Park.

Though thunderstorms threatened earlier in the afternoon of May 26, by the start of the music at 6 p.m. the skies had cleared and the eager audience had filled Robinson Park, ready for the start of the summer season in Pine City.

Jail quilting program claims 8 years of success

BY SHIRLEY SCHMIDT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

A good thing has longevity. For the past eight years, female inmates at the Pine County Jail have enjoyed the satisfaction of making quilts. Several dedicated Pine City volunteers show up at the jail every Monday morning between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. to share their quilting skills with the inmates.

The Pine County jail-quilting program was first launched on Sept.

14, 2009. Jail Programs Coordinator Brent Jahnz enlisted the aid of retired home economics teacher Helen Clarke, whom he approached with the idea of providing quilting classes for jail inmates.

Clarke organized the original program that has endured these past eight years. She gratefully received SEE QUILTERS, PAGE 11

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Dedicated quilting volunteers show up every Monday morning to make quilts and build fruitful friendships with jail inmates. Standing from left to right are, Bonnie Larson, Kathlyn Lea and Helen Clarke. Mary Gustafson is seated.

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Pine County Tenth Judicial District Judge Krista Martin explained the biggest change taking place in state judicial history to Pine County Commissioners.

has been an up side for Martin.

She recognized Chairman Matt Ludwig and said he would understand, as a retired Pine County Deputy and Investigator, how the change would positively affect law enforcement.

In order to inspect a place suspected of housing criminal activity such as a meth lab, a judge’s signature is required for a search warrant.

“No one cooks meth at noon,” Martin added. She has signed warrants in the middle of the night with deputies knocking on her door at 3 a.m. She’s signed SEE CASES, PAGE 11

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Changing lives at Changing Gaits

BY TANYA STARINETS NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Rural Brook Park is home to a sanctuary, just one mile south of Highway 23 on an unpaved country road.

Changing Gaits is a faithbased, non-profit organization that sits on 80 acres of woods and pasture. It’s a Christian ranch and rehab facility that houses rescue horses and an equine-assisted addiction therapy facility. It uses the bond with horses to heal the mind, body and soul, by educating and empowering people to make behavioral changes and learn life skills. It serves men struggling with addiction, children with special needs and individuals with disabilities.

Guy Kaufman is the founder of Changing Gaits. He battled his own addictions before embracing sobriety through faith and horses nineteen years ago.

“I grew up drinking and camping,” he said. Kaufman grew up in St. Paul and attended St. Bernard Catholic High School.

He eventually moved to East Central Minnesota. When he visited Wild River Stables, east of North Branch, he fell in love with an Arab gelding named Shadow in 1999. The owner of Wild River taught Kaufman about horses and Jesus. Eventually Kaufman became a trail guide at Wild River Stables.

On June 29, 2004, Kaufman found Shadow with a twine wrapped around his throat, suffocating him. The horse’s eyes were bulging out of his swollen head. When the vet arrived, he recommended putting Shadow down immediately. But Kaufman insisted that the vet try to save Shadow. Kaufman held a tube in place that the vet had made out of a syringe and put into Shadow’s throat, while they headed to a clinic in Stillwater. At the clinic he was urged once again to put Shadow down. But Kaufman would not give up hope and insisted on treatment. As the veterinary team worked on his beloved Shadow, Kaufman prayed and promised to dedicate his life to God’s work if Shadow were to survive. According to the vet, Shadow had a one in a million chance of surviving, but survive he did. As promised, Kaufman resigned from his job of 21 years with Xcel Energy in the cities and moved to Pine County. He became certified as an Equine Specialist through the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association, and opened Changing Gaits to help others through equine therapy.

Horse handlers work with horses to change gaits and direction smoothly. It is also a symbolic name for the ranch, because their goal is to help people who come here struggling with addiction change direction in their own lives and to overcome obstacles that they are facing. Changing Gaits has had about 170 men come through their extended care sober living program. The residents can stay at the sober house for up to fifteen months.

There is space for seven men at a time. The day begins with a prayer and a reading from the Bible. The men spend some of their day caring for horses and taking care of the property, as well as helping with special

needs children who come in, and also working through their own issues using Equine-Assisted Addiction Services and also with a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. The horse-assisted addiction therapy is a non-riding program.

Horses are a tool for teaching people how to deal with their issues and emotions. “This isn’t your traditional therapy,” Kaufman said. “The horses mimic behaviors of the clients.

We can manipulate and lie to people, but that won’t work with a horse. A horse reads right through you.” And for many, working with the help of a horse is less threatening than conventional talk therapy.

In equine-assisted therapy, the client is encouraged to project his issue onto a horse.

So the horse can represent the addiction or anger or any other issue that a client is dealing with. The first step is to identify the obstacle that the person is struggling with. Grain may become a metaphor for a patient’s family, and his task may be to try to keep the horse/addiction from trying to devour the family. Or the horse may be a metaphor for depression, and the client learns to overcome depression to preserve the family. The horse is big and strong.

And the clients have to learn to control the horse/addiction.

Special education children also come to Changing Gaits, and they learn to work on a team. They also build confidence by learning to ride a horse. Kids learn to work for a reward, by having to first do barn chores, shoveling hay, feeding the horses prior to being allowed to ride. This teaches kids the skills they will find essential in life.

Services are also offered for at-risk youth behaviors, anger issues, communication problems. Participants are taught team building, non-verbal communication, self-esteem, trust, relationship skills, life skills, and problem solving. The goal is to help the participants internalize the values and behaviors to succeed in recovery, by learning to address issues and to process feelings, behaviors and patterns.

Changing Gaits is frequented by youth groups, and by children referred by social workers from Pine County’s Health and Human Services, as well as Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge, Community Living Options and YMC programs.

Kaufman enjoys working with adults, but his biggest passion is working with kids. He sees amazing changes in children as they begin working with horses. Kaufman talked about one of the kids who has Asperger’s as well as anger issues. “His anger was as big as a horse,” Kaufman said. “By learning to control the horse, he can learn to control his anger.” The boy also learned confidence to ride the horse. “And working with horses opens up the people to want to talk,” Kaufman explained. Children also get to brush miniature horses, and in this way they symbolically brush away anger that they may feel toward a parent, for example. “We teach humility, open-mindedness, the ability to surrender and ask for help,” Kaufman said.

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(l-r) A pair of ranch visitors spend time with Guy Kaufman, the founder of Changing Gaits.

Jeff Bourcy is one of the residents at the sober house. He approached on horse, with a white lab following closely behind.

His four children, who were visiting him at Changing Gaits, were jumping on rolls of hay, while a black dog watched them attentively and growled at anyone approaching the kids too closely. Bourcy has been in and out of treatment facilities since his teens. “I wanted to change but couldn’t find the necessary structure,” Bourcy said. He found the structure that he was seeking at Changing Gaits. As soon as Bourcy pulled up the drive for the first time, he felt that this place would be different from the previous ones he’s been in. “This place is well-known throughout the recovery circle and in this area,” he explained. “Guy has a gift. I could feel the Holy Spirit being present here and I was instantly in tears.” Bourcy explained that Guy knows how to open a person’s heart and mind. And that with the help of horses he can bring out people’s past troubles into the open, where they can start to heal.

Bourcy pointed to the 24 horses out in the pasture and explained that every session with them is different. “Guy will ask what our issue is, be it mental or alcohol,” he said. “It’s what’s controlling us. And the horse represents that issue.” Bourcy shared a recent experience that concerned one of the residents who suffers with anxiety, loneliness, anger and paranoia issues. The men used four ponies to represent those four issues that he struggles with. They then built a square out of piping and fence panels and then worked as a team to get those four issues/ponies into that square box. “Our issues were running amok,” he laughed.

So they had to come up with a game plan. “What we learned is that we can’t take care of all our ponies all at once,” Bourcy shared, “and to ask for help and pray.” Since this exercise, the resident who was dealing with those issues has become a lot more open. “He has shared his paranoid thoughts,” Bourcy said, “and opening up helps phenomenally.” Bourcy also talked about the variety of

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Jeff Bourcy (right) helps another young ranch visitor get comfortable in the saddle at Changing Gaits.

people who come to the ranch.

He spoke fondly about special needs children and the handicapped adults. They also have a pastor who comes in for morning devotions, as well as former residents, their families, and the locals.

“Some of the best horses were severely abused,” he said. The horses have been rescued, so they are a great tool to help people who are going through challenging situations. “This is a second chance for them and for us,” Bourcy said. “There is lots of love here. I’ve never cried as much as I have since I came here.”

Changing Gaits is supported

by sponsorships and donations, and by the sober house. They also raise money by offering trail rides to the public at the Wild River Stables. The owner is retiring, and Kaufman is hoping to raise enough money to be able to purchase it. He has really come full circle from starting out at Wild River, where he first learned about horses and met his best friend Shadow, to now making plans to purchase that same stable. And yes, Shadow is still alive and the two are still inseparable.

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JUNE 2 Bill and Kate Isles at Art in the Park

The Pine City Arts Council invites the community to enjoy the performance of Bill and Kate Isles at Art in The Park on Friday, June 2, 6 p.m., at Robinson Park in downtown Pine City. The Girl Scouts will serve bratwursts beginning at 5:30 p.m. New this year is free transportation by Arrowhead Transit from 6-9 p.m. Pick up schedule is 6 p.m. at Westchester Apartments, 6:10 p.m. at the Senior Dining site, and 6:20 p.m. at Golden Horizons Assisted Living. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the free show.

JUNE 3 National Trails Day Pine County is hosting a National Trails Day event to bring awareness to the missing 32mile segment of the Willard Munger Trail, called the James L. Oberstar Trail, on Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m., beginning at the Willard Munger Trailhead in Hinckley located 1/2 block west of County Rd. 61 on 2nd Street NW. Local representatives will provide information regarding the proposed trail, the master plan for the trail, and the next steps. After, participants can walk, run, bike, or in-line skate up the trail and back, choosing their own distance. Refreshments will be available upon return. Email kelly.schroeder@ co.pine.mn.us or call 320-5911657 for more information.

War of 1812 at the Fur Post It’s the War of 1812 and the Americans are attacking British territories. The North West Company, Pine City, is enlisting all able-bodied voyageurs to help defend the business of the fur trade. Join in musket drills, march in formation and make a militia hat on Saturday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call: 320-629-6356; or visit the website: www.mnhs. org/nwcfurpost.

Super Art Saturday at PCftA The public is invited to Super Art Saturday classes at Pine Center for the Arts, 265 5th St. SE, Pine City, on Saturday, June 3. At 1 p.m. use acrylic glass paint to hand paint an original design from instructor Charlene Herrick on a clay garden pot, or learn the basics of needle-felting from instructor Teresa Kukowski while creating a small picture of a flower. No experience necessary for either class. For cost, information or to register, call 320-629-4924 or visit www.pinecenter.org.

Color Splash 5K Walkers and runners are invited to the FirstLight Health System “Color Splash 5K” run in Mora on Saturday, June 3 at 9 a.m. Run or walk the route (be-

ginning at Library Park) and get blasted with colored powder at stations along the way during this family-friendly community event. Visit www.colorsplash5k. zapevent.com for details and registration.

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East Central MN Pride in the Park For the 13th year, Pine City will be the setting for East Central Minnesota Pride, a LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) pride event and picnic on Sunday, June 4, from noon to 5 p.m. In addition to live music and entertainment there will also be vendors, food, families, friends and more at this free event at Robinson Park in downtown. For details visit eastcentralminnesotapride.com.

Rural School Museum The Pine City Rural School Museum is open to the public every Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. beginning Sunday, June 4 through the end of August.

The school is located one block north of Hwy. 324 on 7th St. S. in Pine City. See the school of your grandparents’ days. Call Erna P. at 320-629-2810 with questions.

JUNE 5, 8 & 12 SCVO spring concerts The St. Croix Valley Orchestra spring concerts, directed

by Adam Bever, will feature marches, dances, patriotic music and show tunes. Performances will take place Monday, June 5, 7 p.m., at Point Pleasant Heights, Chisago City; Thursday, June 8, 6:30 p.m., at Crooked Lake Park, Siren, Wisconsin; and Monday, June 12, 4 p.m., at the farmers’ market in Amery, Wisconsin. For information visit www.scvorchestra.org.

JUNE 6 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 Tuesday, June 6 at the Pine City Senior Dining Site at 11:30 a.m., followed by a meeting at the Pine County Courthouse at 2 p.m. For more dates/locations visit nolan.house.gov/congresscomes-to-you-schedule.

On Thursday, June 8, the magnificent Red Hatters will visit Northern Hollow Winery, 6916 Canary Rd., Grasston, at 11:30 a.m. to enjoy wine samples and a tour of the winery. Lunch will be catered by Pizza Pub of Braham. For more information, contact Darlene Collins at 320629-4684.

Driver improvement course A 55+ driver improvement course (refresher course) will take place on Thursday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Hinckley High School, 201 Main St., Hinckley. Preregistration is required. For information or to register call 888-234-1294 or visit www.mnsafetycenter.org.

Those age 55 and older who complete the course qualify for a 10 percent discount on their auto insurance premiums for three years, according to Minnesota law.

Summer reading program kick-off Families and children of all ages are invited to the Hinckley Public Library summer reading program kick-off when children’s musician Duke Otherwise stops by on Thursday, June 8 at 1 p.m. With his guitar, tap shoes and distinct baritone, Duke sings hilarious and imaginative songs that all ages will delight in together. Each performance is filled with audience participation and outrageous fun. While the program is free, tickets are required due to limited space. Tickets may be picked up at the library before the program starting on Wednesday, May 31. Call ECRL at 763-3920763 or visit www.ecrlib.org with any questions.

Mora’s Music in the Park The City of Mora’s Music In The Park summer concert series will feature the children’s Teddy Bear Band at a free concert at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 8 in the gazebo of Library Park in downtown Mora. For more information visit www. ci.mora.mn.us.

North Chisago Historical Society On Tuesday, June 6 the public is invited to The North Chisago County Historical Society’s meeting, 7 p.m., to learn more about a 1933 fire that killed 29-year-old Alvira Johnson, her unborn child and her seven children. Carrying the blame for their deaths is the father, Albin Johnson of Harris. He has never been found. It is technically still an open case. Nan Hult of North Branch has been trying to unravel the clues surrounding the

JUNE 9 Chamber ‘Vintage’ Golf Classic The Pine City Chamber of Commerce annual golf tournament fundraiser is on Friday, June 9 at the Pine City Country Club. Registration for the four-person scramble begins at 11:30 a.m. and includes lunch, 18 holes with cart, and dinner.

There will also be a raffle, door prizes and a prize for “best dressed vintage attire.” Regis-

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For an appointment to donate call the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.

JUNE 10 Benefit for Darrin Forcier On Saturday, June 10, 1-8 p.m., there will be a “Driving for Darrin” benefit at the Rush City Fairgrounds for long-time resident and former Rush City Fire Department volunteer Darrin Forcier. Darrin suffered an ischemic stroke last October and is unemployed while continuing therapy. There will be live entertainment, pork chops and hotdogs, silent auction items (including a derby car), drawings, bake sale, kids activities and more. Call 320-629-4699 with any questions.

Learn the Art of Rock Balancing Peter Juhl, who teaches the art of stone balancing at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, will be at the Pine City Public Library on Saturday, June 10, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., to demonstrate the art of balancing stones and creating temporary sculptures. Learn how to create self-supporting sculptures with ordinary rocks using shape, weight and friction. Call 763-392-0763 for further information.

JUNE 13 Family Law Clinic The Refuge Network is sponsoring a free, open to the public, Family Law Clinic on Tuesday, June 13, 6 p.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church (38460 Lincoln Trail, North Branch, MN 55056). Attendees will learn the basics on Dissolution and Custody, receive helpful materials and have questions answered by an attorney. There may be an opportunity for two individuals to meet with an attorney individually after the main presentation. Consultations will be on a first come, first serve basis.

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MEETINGS THURSDAY 6/1 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

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

Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City Pine City Music Boosters: Pine City Pizza Pub, 6:30 p.m.

SATURDAY 6/3 Model RR club: Askov, 10 a.m., Pine County History Museum SUNDAY 6/4 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m.

MONDAY 6/5 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m.

Pine City Blue Star Moms: Pine City VFW Post, 6:30 p.m.

AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church TUESDAY 6/6 Pine County Board: 10 a.m., Pine Co. History Museum, Askov WEDNESDAY 6/7 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Al-Anon: 725 2nd Ave. SW, Pine City, 12 p.m., 612-387-6094, David Pine City Council: 6:30 p.m., Pine Government Ctr., Pine City Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine City VFW Hall AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center

SENIOR DINING June 5 - 9 Monday: Country fried steak, whipped potatoes with gravy, green beans, wheat bread, sliced pears Tuesday: Hot roast pork sandwich, seasoned potato wedges, squash, cereal bar Wednesday: Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, carrots, wheat bread, pie Thursday: BBQ chicken, potato salad, confetti vegetable salad, wheat bread, chocolate mousse Friday: Lemon pepper fish, baked potato with sour cream, steamed broccoli, wheat bread, mixed fruit 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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Mixed results in session

On May 26 the Minnesota Legislature concluded its work for the legislative session. This year there were mixed results. The legislature was tasked with the responsibility of setting the state budget for 2018 and 2019. Some important investments were made, but other essential changes have been left uncompleted.

One of the important investments the legislature was able to make was properly funding our schools. The education budget will provide $483 million in new funding for Minnesota school districts for the next two years. This is a great step toward making sure our kids get State the best start possible in life.

There were also important Senator provisions in the tax bill that will help farmers across the Tony state. The tax bill included an Lourey agricultural bond property tax credit. This will provide real savings to farmers who are impacted by local school bond referenda. Now, the state will pick up 40 percent of property taxes linked to local levies. Another important new provision is the beginning farmer tax credit. Current ag land owners may apply for up to $5 million in tax credits. Beginning farmers (up to 10 years farming) will be able to access a new tax credit for participating in an approved financial management program, equal to 100 percent of program costs for up to three years of participation.

However, other critical funding has been left by the wayside. For example, there was limited investment in expanding broadband across the state. From attracting and retaining businesses and talent to improving student success, investment in broadband is essential in establishing a level playing field for all Minnesotans, particularly those living in greater Minnesota. Despite its importance, the legislature only invested $20 million in expanding broadband, this is less than a quarter of what was needed to make a meaningful impact for communities in our region.

Another disappointment is the lack of investment in transportation. I am pleased the legislature included transportation funds, the funding is less than what is necessary to simply maintain our current transportation system, it does not provide enough funding to make strategic improvements that would make our communities and state more business and driver friendly.

The session began with a $1.65 billion surplus – as the former chair of the Health and Human Services Finance Committee I know the importance of ensuring the long term fiscal health of the state. This is an essential responsibility of the legislature. This budget provides important tax relief to some in our community and funds many important state services, but I am concerned that too much of the tax relief was targeted toward big businesses and the state’s spending will soon out pace its revenue. This has the potential to, once again, lead Minnesota down a road of financial instability, resulting in the state cutting important programs and borrowing money from schools or hospitals. Our families have to balance our budgets every month, I believe it’s important our state do the same. Despite the important investments made, the state budget just passed doesn’t balance the books.

Singing the old barn blues A fond memory of mine is the times I accompanied my dad to the barn in the early morning when my brother was away on military duty. He milked the cows by hand, and I sat on a milk stool waiting for him to put some milk in a pail so I could feed the little calves bawling in the pen beside me. I think Daddy mainly just wanted company, but sometimes seemed to forget I was there. With his head resting against the cow as he milked, soon he was carrying on an imaginary conversation with a neighbor, sometimes laughing, sometimes very serious, talking for both of them. Eventually he’d rememMeandering ber that I was there, and send me up into the silo to throw down silage and with carry it on a many-tined fork to feed cows as he finished up the milkMargaret the ing.

The warmth of the barn on a cold Margaret winter morning, the heavy bovine breath, cats and kittens underfoot Marty waiting for their treat of fresh warm milk—priceless memories.

Then there was the early summer morning Daddy sent me to the east woods to bring the cows home, and I nearly fainted with fright. The birds were singing, and the creek was gurgling along, but suddenly I heard a heavy scrape, scra-a-ape, scar-a-a-aping noise. I was sure someone was burying a body somewhere in the woods, so I ran frantically back to the barn without the cows, stuttering to my dad about what I’d heard.

He steered me back outside, and we listened. Suddenly he burst out laughing, “That’s our neighbor scraping out his barn gutter; sound carries like that in the quiet morning hours. No need to worry, honey. Now hustle back and bring those cows home!” Needless to say, I obeyed, though still shaking with fright.

These days, as I drive back and forth to town, I’m saddened by the number of barns which have collapsed into a pile of rubble. Within five miles of my home, north and south, I pass three such barns on farms that once were thriving dairy operations. And there are a couple places where every building has disappeared, farms from which the neighbor kids hung May baskets on me. The sensation of grief washes over me, inspir-

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Grieving on Government Road It was here along this road that I grew up in a little farmhouse, watched the cars and trucks go by, and often a John Deere tractor.

The school bus sometimes dropped us at the north corner of 550th which had no street number then.

To us it was the McKay corner.

We trooped home together— Gene and Freddie, Marvin, Darlene.

My place was first along the way, the others had another mile to go.

Our fathers were all small dairy farmers, diversified with pigs and chickens. the farms were only a hundred acres or so— a patchwork of hay, corn, oats, and pasture.

Now as I drive to town on these country roads, barns, corncribs, and houses have disappeared, while each farm has become one huge field bearing one densely-planted crop of corn or beans.

On some farms, several houses have sprung up dotting the fields, with no trees for shade.

They look out of place, like trespassers, who are oblivious of the life that used to be.

I always meant to ask Gene for permission to take a shoot of his mother’s peony bush, Then one day when I drove by, it was too late— all the buildings, trees, and bushes had been razed.

I should drive another route to town, but I can’t. I must go on grieving.

No wonder I slow down when I drive to and from Pine City past the Hinze Century Farm, to gaze at their beautiful fields, their livestock and their still-inuse big, beautiful barn.

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Pine City’s automobile speed limit set at 12 MPH in 1917 10 Years Ago, 2007 Their smiles were sweet and straight from the heart as members of the Pine City High School Class of 2007 prepared for their commencement ceremony.

A caller on the Government Road, Pine City, reported that his son hit a cow with his vehicle. Cow is injured.

Deputy responded but was unable to find the cow.

Bernice Wanous, 88, and her daughter, Myrna Bender, 67, have been enjoying Friday night concerts in Robinson Park, Pine City in spite of chilly temperatures. The Pine City High School Jazz Band kicked off the season again this year.

Officers responded to the scene at the train bridge near the Rock Creek Town Hall. They found a man with a bleeding head sitting on the side of the Years road. A woman on the scene said she hit the man when he suddenly stopped Ago his truck and stepped out into the Donna traffic lane to see if his vehicle would clear the bridge. He hit his head on Heath her windshield.

Retiring from their careers with Pine City Schools this year are Larry Berg, Dennis Harker, Ed Maki, Kathy Marenchin and Chris McHugh.

Student Achievers are first grader Jada Magel, daughter of Jory and John Magel, and seventh grader Chris Plasek, son of Andrea and Gerald Plasek.

Athletes of the Week are girl golfers Haley Ballis, Kayla Defenbaugh and Lizzie Bramer.

25 Years Ago, 1992 “It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye,” appropriately described the feelings of members of the Pine City High School Class of 1992. The senior choir’s rendition of the song moved their parents and friends to tears during the graduation ceremony.

The Pine City American Legion donated $2,000 to Pine County recently so sheriff’s deputies Ron Taylor and Bob Vietch could travel to Washington, D.C. to attend ceremonies inducting slain officer Michael Morrow into the National Police Memorial.

Students in the Pine City High School graduating class this year received 60 scholarships totaling $70,000.

The 1992 senior athletic banquet was held at the Pine City American Legion. The theme for the evening was “Take time to make a difference.” Brenda Schuler presented the girl’s memorial scholarship award to Jory Johnson and Jenna Jambeck. Andy Rohweder gave a special award to Lee Knutson for his help and assistance, to Troy Finger for perfect attendance in grades K through 12, and to the exchange students Marie Levik, Paivi Salonen, Arnoud Van Breugel and Jan Weickardt.

At the Senior Athletic Banquet, Jenna Jambeck and Chad Fedder were honored to receive the Bill Harter Memorial Sportsmanship Award. The coaches Athletes of the Year Awards went to Jory Johnson and Nathan Jones. Mike O’Donnell received the Dragon Athletic Club Coach of the Year award.

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Stop by the Tuxedo Inn This old postcard from 1910 features a shot of the Tuxedo Inn. The other side of the card, sent to an address in Montgomery, Minnesota reads: “What do you think of some of the Pine City scenes? Pretty nifty.”

Arnold Pangerl retired after 26 years township service as clerk of Royalton Township. He received a plaque in appreciation of his many years of dedicated service.

50 Years Ago, 1967 Mr. and Mrs. Axel Johnson of West Rock celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on May 28.

A three-year herd average of 620 pounds of butterfat, 15,116 pounds of milk recently earned a 1967 Premier Dairyman award for Hjalmer and Oliver Westman, Pine County father-son farming partners.

Mr. and Mrs. George Lewis of Anoka announced the engagement of their daughter Donna Mae, to Mr. Bruce Nelson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Nelson of Pine City.

Donald Kluk of Pine City placed first in the high hurdles and first in the low hurdles in the Region 7 track meet and will advance to the state track meet.

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jacot on the birth of their daughter, Becky Lynn born June 3.

duration of the war. Because of this a special class for beginning students on band instruments is being organized at this time. There is still a good selection of instruments to be had at reasonable prices for school use. Any student interested in taking up an instrument within the next year or two would be wise to do so while the opportunity still affords itself.

100 Years Ago, 1917

Members of the high school and normal alumnus and a few others enjoyed a delightful picnic at Inglenook last Saturday afternoon playing games after a lunch on the lawn. In the ball games between sides captained by Misses Elizabeth Roberts and Nora Wilcox, the girls “lost count” of the score and each side claims a tremendous victory. The few boys in the game say they could have kept score satisfactorily but that women’s suffrage was overwhelmingly in control.

At the regular monthly council meeting an ordinance was adopted limiting the speed of autos in the village to 12 miles an hour.

75 Years Ago, 1942 Phil Silesky and R. P. Allen, the pioneer swimming team of this city, are complaining about the absence of early morning swimmers at the bathing beach. They are issuing an invitation to you swim experts to get down there for that early morning dip, saying that the water is fine, that there is lots of it and plenty of room in the lake for everybody. These two early birds started the 1942 season the first of May and haven’t missed a day since.

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New art show celebrates life in Pine City ‘Picturing Pine City’ opens June 9 PINE CENTER FOR THE ARTS

A new art show all about Pine City is opening soon – and it’s all to support the nonprofit Pine Center for the Arts.

“Picturing Pine City” celebrates the images and icons of life in the Pine City area – the Voyageur statue, Sauser’s Hardware, Nicoll’s Cafe, the Pine County Fair, Art in the Park, days on the lake, pictures of farm life and nature and more – with over 40 original images on display.

And all profits from art sales will go back to the Pine Center for the Arts to help pay for gallery space, art classes, music lessons and the free Summer Arts program for kids.

A free opening night reception will be held on June 9 starting at 4 p.m., and Mike Gainor said he was excited to put Pine City in the spotlight in Pine City’s own art gallery.

Gainor has been taking photos professionally through his job as editor of the Pine City Pioneer, but said he never considered himself any kind of visual artist until after he got involved in Pine Center for the Arts.

Gainor said he was inspired by a long list of local artists like Dee Kotaska, Keith Raivo, Gail Gates, Terri Huro-Torgerson, Barb Dreyer, Bill Rose, Lois Lapp, Kristin Webster, Amber Shuey, Stan Grubbs and Dell Gross.

“There are just so many creative people in the area doing fantastic work,” Gainor said.

“When you see what they do with their talents and skills, you can’t help but get inspired.”

Gainor said that just two years ago he discovered how a new neu-

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“A Farmer” is one of over 40 original works that will be on display in the show.

ral network technology called DeepStyle could be used to make ordinary digital images into unique works of art.

“You can literally take any photo and transform it with elements of any other image,” Gainor explained. “It’s mindblowing. The possibilities are endless. There are free apps online and anyone can do it. And it’s ridiculously fun.”

“I became a little obsessed,” he confessed.

“Taking a photograph is usually about capturing a moment. I saw how this could maybe bring out the emotion of that moment. I started taking a lot of photos and mixing them up, then shaping those images with other tools. And every once in a while, usually after hundreds of failures, I’d find a combination of images and techniques that would become something kind of wonderful.”

Most of the framed artworks are for sale at $20 or under, and prints of each piece are available for a discount, with all profits going to Pine Center for the Arts. Gainor

has previously shown work at Wyoming’s Halberg Art Center, the IMAGE Art Show, and Pine Center for the Arts, but this is his first solo show.

“The Art Center’s motto is ‘The Arts are for Everyone,’ and I’m living proof,” Gainor said.

“It’s only because of Pine Center for the Arts that I got started down this path, and it’s the people and places in and around Pine City that inspired everything you’ll see in this show. So it’s only right that the show helps the Art Center continue their good work in Pine City.”

“Picturing Pine City” opens on Friday, June 9 with a free reception at Pine Center for the Arts (265 5th Street SE) from 4-7 p.m. The show will be open for viewing through July 1 during the Art Center’s regular summer hours: Thursdays 3-6 p.m., Fridays 4-7 p.m. and Saturdays from noon-3 p.m. For more information contact Pine Center for the Arts at 320629-4924 or email info@ pinecenter.org.

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The show depicts icons of Pine City life, including “Voyageur stands watch over the Snake.”

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“Choir concert in the old auditorium” celebrates the music of Pine City schools.

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We R Able: Bringing creative opportunities for 20 years

BY AMY DOEUN NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

We R Able serves adults in northern Chisago and southern Pine County with disabilities. Valerie Arrowsmith of We R Able told the Pioneer that when We R Able began there were not many program options for people with disabilities in the area. As the numbers of participants grows she hopes to expand more into the Pine City area and further north.

Susan Werhrenberg was there when We R Able began nearly 20 years ago. Werhrenberg has an Art Teaching Degree. She said, “when I first started they [adults with disabilities] didn’t have the opportunity to be creative. They had that need. I could tell. They were starved to express themselves in a visual or musical way.”

Werhrenberg and Susan Deluney each teach classes on a regular basis. Deluney said, “I find it really awesome to see what people come up with. I bring the supplies and an example and say ‘have at it.’ It is quite amazing to see what they come up with.”

At the We R Able Artists Makers Exhibit held at the SCRED Build-

ing in Rush City the vast array of mediums showed that art really knows no bounds. There were paintings in a variety of mediums, fabric art, collages and more.

Deluney said that she was particularly fond of the collage art.

The evening of Friday, May 5, the SCRED building was open for the public to come and view the art and listen to the music of Jenni Thyng during a benefit concert.

Valerie Arrowsmith had produced a couple short videos showcasing the work of We R Able. Arrowsmith quoted author Eric Jensen (Art with the Brain In Mind), “arts promote social skills...they are vehicles for cultural identity.”

Arrowsmith went on to say that at We R Able there is a goal of “radical inclusion.” In addition to arts and crafts night the organization hosts movies, bowling and educational programming. Arrowsmith added, “the product is not the only focus, the process is part of lifelong learning.”

Deb Murray has been a participant in We R Able for many years.

She said, “the music and crafts are AMY DOEUN | THE PIONEER the most fun... they bring the spirit back up.” Murray now hosts her We R Able, based out of Rush City, provides arts opportunities to adults with disabilities in southern Pine County and northern Chisago County. own craft nights.

Cleaner energy the goal of new Pine County program

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The St. Paul Port Authority (SPPA) and Pine County just became partners in low-cost, longterm financing of clean energy for farms, commercial and industrial businesses and nonprofit organizations including churches and owners of multi-family housing.

Pine County Board approved a joint powers agreement with SPPA at their regular board meeting in Askov.

Peter Lindstrom explained the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program to commissioners. He said there are quite a few counties that are already members of the joint powers group.

Lindstrom is the local government outreach coordinator of Clean Energy Resources Teams (CERT).

SPPA handles the financing and management of the energy program.

PACE financing makes it possible for property owners to finance up to 100 percent of their energy efficiency, renewable energy efficiency and water efficiency projects

BRANDON HASKOVEC, RILEY PALMER, ADAM ARCHAMBAULT, TJ RANK, ALEXIS PANKONIN, KELSEY ERICKSON, AALEAHA THIEMAN AND GRACE GRUBBS Brandon Haskovec, Riley Palmer, Adam Archambault, TJ Rank, Alexis US DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Pine County is now partners with the St. Paul Port Authority in the Property Assessed Clean Energy Program, meant to offer low-cost financing solutions to farms, businesses, multi-family buildings and nonprofits such as churches.

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with no upfront costs.

The property owner must submit a loan application for the project and it cannot be more than 20 percent of the assessed value of the property.

Next, an energy audit must be completed.

Commissioner Josh Mohr asked if the energy audit would have to be financed by the owner.

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densing boilers and water and energy conservation measures to name a few.

SPPA supplies financing through a revolving loan fund. So, as the property owners pay back the loan to PACE, that money becomes available for other projects.

Commissioner Steve Hallan said, “I don’t see any down-side. It’s always nice to have those tools in the toolbox.”

The board unanimously approved the resolution to become a member of the joint powers board.

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Dragon track ‘tremendous’ at sub-sections

BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

The Sub-Section 18A track meet was held in Milaca on Tuesday, May 23, and Pine City’s athletes had yet another strong showing. With a spot in the Section meet up for grabs, athletes came in knowing that they needed to place in the top four in their individual events or top two in the relays to advance.

The Dragons will now have a total of 28 athletes going on to compete at the Section meet including alternates for the relays.

The girls will be competing in 11 of the 18 events and the boys will be competing in 12 of 18.

“We had a tremendous day as a team,” Dragons head coach Jared Clementson said of his squad’s performance at sub sections. “Many of our athletes came in clutch and performed at or better than what they were ranked to do coming into the meet. I am very proud of everyone on our team.

They gave it their all and left it all out on the track.

It has been exciting to watch everyone grow throughout the season both athletically and personally. A big part of our success this season has been due to hard work, positive attitudes, and the want to do your best for the betterment of the team.”

Pine City’s boys racked up 154 points as a unit, which was good enough for runners-up, losing by just four points to Mora.

The Dragons had 17 boys score in the meet, and were again led by senior Adam Seals with 29 points. Also making sizeable contributions were Aaron Pulkrabek with 28, Brandon Haskovec with 19 points, and Eli Grubbs with 16.

Advancing to sections in the 100m dash were Pulkrabek (11.64) and Haskovec (11.95), who placed first and fourth respectively. Both boys also teamed up with Tryston West and Seals to win the 4x100m relay in a season-best time of 45.49.

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The PCHS 4x800m relay team of Remington Steele, Austin Eckert, Tommy Ryan and Eli Grubbs broke a school record set in 2001 with a time of 8:21.08. They broke the previous school record by 6.81 seconds, and lost only to Mora’s squad, which is ranked first in the state. The Sub-Section 18A track meet was held in Milaca on Tuesday, May 23.

Eckert (2:07.4 sp), Tommy Ryan (2:02.9 sp), and Eli Grubbs (2:00.5 sp) ran a time of 8:21.08 and broke the previous school record by 6.81 seconds, and lost only to Mora’s squad, which is ranked first in the state. Adam Archambault also won the pole vault with a height of 11’5” and Seals won the triple jump with a personal best jump of 40’.05”.

Eli Grubbs (4:39.16) ran a great race and placed second in the 1600m run.

Riley Palmer ran his fastest 400m dash, finishing third with a time of 55.08. TJ Rank ran a great race in the 300m hurdles, finishing fourth in a personal best time of 45.79. Ryan (10:52.87) ran a smart race in the 3200m taking fourth and saving energy for the 4x400m relay. Seals placed second in the high jump with a jump of 6’ 0”, and placed third in the long jump with 20’ 7.25”. Pulkrabek placed second in the long jump (20’ 7”) and fourth in the triple jump (37’ 11.5”). Haskovec placed

third in the high jump (5’ 10”). Logan Schaaf placed third in the pole vault in a height of 10’ 11”.

The running events were capped off by a second place finish in the 4x400m relay for the team consisting of Palmer, West, Ryan and Grubbs, who finished in a season best time of 3:36.15.

Pine City’s girls scored 129 points and did a great job throughout the meet.

The girls also finished as runners-up to a very tough Mora team, coming in 50 points behind the Mustangs. Pine City had a total of 16 girls who scored in the meet. Elsie Lundquist was the Dragons’ top point-getter, scoring 34 points, followed

by Alexis Pankonin with 23, while Natalie Cahill scored 17, Alaina Steele scored 15 and Grace Langmade scored 12.

The Dragons 4x800m relay team of Lydia Adams (2:30.6) sp, Langmade (2:36.8 sp), Grace Grubbs (2:31.8 sp) and Steele (2:28.8 sp) got the team out to a great start

by running a season best time of 10:08.16. The group had some stiff competition as they placed third, but still qualified for Sections by running six seconds faster than the ‘standard’ qualifying time.

Lundquist (16.96) and Natalie Cahill (18.15) had strong performances in the 100m hurdles, taking first and third respectively. Cahill (53.97) also had a strong race in the 300m hurdles where she placed fourth. Adams placed second in the 1600m run with a time of 5:55.79. Aaleaha Thieman placed third in the 400m dash with a season best time of 65.49.

Steele placed fourth in a very competitive 800m run with a time of 2:30.37.

The girls running events were capped off by a third place finish in the 4x400m relay. Langmade, Grubbs, Adams and Steele finished with a time of 4:19.39, the second-fastest in school history. Once again facing stiff competition, this group also qualified for

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Lundquist continued to show her dominance in the jumping events where she won both the high jump (5’ 1”) and triple jump (34’ 2.5”). Lundquist also placed fourth in the long jump (15’ 10.75”).

Kelsey Erickson placed second in the triple jump behind Lundquist in a personal best jump of 31’ 7.5”. Pankonin placed third in the discus (98’ 11”).

Looking forward to the Section 5A meet, which was scheduled to be held on Wednesday, May 31

at St. John’s University, Lundquist, Pankonin, Pulkrabek and Seals would each be competing in four events, the maximum allowed for individual athletes at sections. Steele, Adams, Eli Grubbs, Ryan and Haskovec would be competing in three events each at Sections.

“I am very excited for our team and the success we have had so far,” added Clementson. “I am very hopeful that we will do great things at the section meet as well. I have a lot of confidence in our kids. I feel very lucky to coach kids who are great both on and off the track.”

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Ospino, Sell head to tennis semifinals

BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

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The Dragons lost to Braham, but came back big versus the Jaguars the next day.

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With the win in Hinckley, the Dragons entered Section 7AA playoffs with their first game scheduled for last Tuesday, May 30 versus Aitkin’s tough Gobblers team.

Baseball makes big plays vs. Jaguars

BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

The Dragons baseball regular season ended on a high note as the team defeated a local rival to enter postseason with a .500 record. The Dragons went 1-1 over their final week, and are now 7-7 with the Section 7AA tournament now set to begin. The week started with a tough loss to a conference opponent, but would end with a win.

BRAHAM 7, PINE CITY 4 Played in Braham on Monday, May 22, the Dragons had their chances in this game. Pine City jumped out to an early lead in the first when Jake Rademacher drove in the game’s first run. Pine City would actually lead 2-0 after the top of the first. Pine City notched additional runs in the fifth and sixth innings.

Unfortunately, a costly Dragons error led to a three-run bottom of the fifth for Braham, which gave the Bombers the lead for good.

Rademacher started the game on the mound, but gave way to Austin Hansmann in the sixth. Hansmann was charged with the loss but still allowed just one hit.

The Dragons would bounce back the following day and dig out a big win against the talented Hinckley-Finlayson Jaguars. Hinckley-Finlayson entered this game 10-5 on the year.

PINE CITY 6, HINCKLEY-FINLAYSON 5 With two runs in the top of the seventh inning, the Dragons pulled this one out just in time. An RBI single by Jake Lunceford gave Pine City a late lead, and ultimately the win, in a wild, back-and-forth affair. Lunceford went 4-5 at the plate on the day, with four singles, and also was the winning pitcher, giving himself all the run support he needed.

Pine City held an early 3-0 lead after the top of the second inning, but the Jaguars battled back with one in the second, two in the third, and additional runs in the fifth and the sixth. The game was tied at five heading into the seventh inning, but Pine City made big plays when they needed them most, and earned what was quite possibly the season’s biggest win.

Isaiah Gonyea also had two big hits for the Dragons including an RBI. Brendan Westbrook had an RBI and Nick Hansmann had a hit.

Pine City will now have their hands full with the Aitkin Gobblers in the opening round of the Section 7AA playoffs. The Gobblers are a historically strong team and are 17-3 again this season. Aitkin already beat Pine City 16-2 back on May 10, so the Dragons will have to play at a high level to remain competitive. The game was scheduled to take place in Superior, Wisconsin on Tuesday, May 30.

Postseason action continued this past week for the Pine City Dragons boys tennis team.

Unfortunately the season came to an end for the team as a whole, but two competitors remain alive in their hopes for an individual bid to the State Tournament. Venezuelan foreign exchange student Santiago Ospino and eighth grader Parker Sell are each a win away from becoming the first boys tennis player from Pine City to make state since 2010.

The week started with the team competing at the Section 6A semifinals at St. Benedict College in St. Joseph. Unfortunately, the Dragons lost by a single point to a talented Falcons squad.

FOLEY 4, PINE CITY 3 The Dragons’ lone singles win came at fourth singles when Nate Webster won a thrilling three set match (7-5, 4-6, 10-7). The Dragons’ other two points came at second and third doubles when Ospino paired with Alex Laven (6-0, 6-0) for an easy win, and Jacob Lindblom teamed with Beau Steele to earn another victory (7-5, 6-4).

“We knew it was going to come down to one point one way or the other,” Dragons head coach Rick Engelstad said of

the match. “The loss does not diminish the wonderful year we have had. We finished with an overall record of 11-4. Nothing to sneeze at. Our number two and number three doubles played very well today. Nate at fourth singles was really battling and ended up getting the win in three sets. Proud of those boys.”

SECTION 6A INDIVIDUAL TOURNAMENT With the season coming to an end for the Dragons as a team, the players turned their attention to the Section 6A Individual Tournament.

Play opened on Wednesday, May 24, once again at St. Ben’s. Players need to reach the Section Final to qualify for State.

Ospino and Sell remain alive after each were able to advance through the first two rounds.

Ospino entered the singles tournament by the skin of his teeth, barely receiving medical clearance after a knee injury had slowed him over the season’s final three weeks. Ospino was the tournament’s #2 seed but breezed through both of his first two matches (6-0, 6-0) and (6-0, 6-0) never even dropped a single game. Sell cruised through his first match (6-0, 6-0), but had to grind a bit more to get through the quarterfinals (5-7, 6-3, 6-4).

“Santiago played very

well in both of his matches controlling the match from the very beginning,” Engelstad said.

“He was making smart decisions with shot selection. Parker controlled his first match from the outset and in match number two he did a super job of maintaining his composure, great for an eighth grader. He rallied for a big win; he took control of points and he pushed the guy all over the courts. Awesome win for Parker.”

The Dragons’ two doubles tandems of Jared Kotek and Jonah Bergstrom, and Dusty Bergstrom and Beau Steele both went 1-1 on the day, failing to earn a shot at State.

“Both of our doubles played well,” said Engelstad, “they just ran into teams that were better than they were in the second round. Both groups that they lost to played very well and were solid doubles teams.”

Ospino and Sell will now need to win another match to make State. Sell will have his hands full, facing the top-seeded player in the tournament in the semifinals. Ospino also has a tough match with the number three seed. The matches were scheduled for Tuesday, May 30. Look for full coverage in next week’s Pioneer.

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Bye Bye Birdie Cast List ALBERT PETERSON - Scott Tolzman ROSE ALVAREZ - Allie Gosen CONRAD BIRDIE - Paul Willard MRS. MAE PETERSON - Laura Michels KIM MACAFEE - Emily Elliot MRS. DORIS MACAFEE - Miranda Burger

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The 2017 Summer Musical in Pine City will be “Bye Bye Birdie,” directed

by Rachel Bigelow. Performance dates are July 13 – 16 with three evening performances and the closing matinee on Sunday.

The show is set in 1958 and the story was inspired by the phenomenon of popular singer Elvis Presley and his draft notice into the Army in 1957. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses All-American girl Kim McAfee for a very public farewell kiss.

“Audiences will love the rock-n-roll sound, lovable and laughable characters that this show provides,” said Bigelow.

“Rehearsals are just starting, but I can already tell that we will have a great show this summer with the cast and crew of ‘Bye Bye Birdie’.”

“We are welcoming back a few returning actors and actresses from last summer’s musical ‘The Music Man’ and welcoming many new faces from the Rush City and North Branch communities this year.”

For more information about the show, ticket information or volunteer opportunities for the summer productions visit https://pinecityheritageplayers.com, their Facebook page or send an email to heritageplayers@gmail.com.

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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is preparing to treat 791 acres north of Hinckley to eradicate gypsy moth infestations detected in the area last fall. Officials will conduct the treatments starting sometime between June 1 and June 15, with the exact date determined by weather conditions and caterpillar development.

In 2016, MDA’s trapping program found an infestation north of Hinckley. Details of the area can be found at www.mda.state.mn.us/gmtreatments.

To eradicate the moths before they spread, officials will conduct two aerial applications of Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki (Btk) over the same area, spaced seven to 10 days apart.

Btk is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-approved bacterium with very low risk for humans or animals other than caterpillars. Btk is widely used within the organic gardening community. Over the years, the MDA has eradicated gypsy moth infestations on thousands of acres across the state using this method. These efforts protect forest health, property values and the state’s tourism industry.

Gypsy moths are among America’s most destructive tree pests, having caused millions of dollars in damage to Eastern forests. The moths are now

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threatening Minnesota. If present in large numbers, gypsy moth caterpillars can defoliate large sections of forest. Oak, poplar, birch and willow are among their preferred hosts. The moths spread slowly on their own, but people can unintentionally help them spread by transporting firewood or other items on which the moths have laid their eggs.

To help area citizens stay informed, the MDA has set up an Arrest the Pest Info Line at 1-888-545-MOTH. The info line will offer the latest details about treatment dates and times. The MDA’s website (www.mda.state.mn.us/gypsymoth) also has information about gypsy moths and control efforts. Residents can sign up for email notifications there. Finally, the MDA offers the following tips to residents in the treatment area.

• For the moth treatment to work, it must begin early in the morning.

Treatments may begin as early as 5:30 a.m. Residents may be awakened on that day by the noise of the low-flying helicopter. The MDA apologizes for any inconvenience; • The treatment product has no known health effects for humans, but to avoid it residents may wish to stay indoors during the treatment and keep windows closed for a half hour after application; and, • The residue does not cause damage to outdoor surfaces. However, soapy water will remove any residue on outdoor items.

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Growing roses is not that difficult in Minnesota but many people do not know where to begin. People avoid roses because they have thorns, they think they are difficult to grow and die easily.

Most roses do have thorns but they are not more difficult to grow than many other flowers or shrubs. Many roses are now Minnesota hardy and do not die as readily.

There are new varieties of shrub roses that are hardy in Minnesota. A shrub rose can be described as “hardy” meaning little or no winter protection is needed or “semi-hardy” where winter protection is required. Hardy shrub roses include: climbing roses, rugosas, old garden roses and many other varieties of roses.

A good place to start for beginners is with shrub roses. Most shrub roses and climbers are grown on their own roots, similar to most perennials. While budded roses are grafted onto root stock, as are hybrid tea roses. If possible, purchase own root roses when starting out with roses. With own root roses, if the top dies to the ground the roots produce new canes. On the other hand, if budded roses die back to the ground, they usually do not come back.

When selecting a rose, be sure to pick a rose that is hardy to your zone. Southern Pine County is in hardiness Zone 4a while northern Pine County is in hardiness Zone 3b. So, be sure to check out the hardiness of the rose before you pur-

‘Spring through fall are perfect times to plant potted roses. So, now is the time to plant a rose bush. ’

chase it. Many Canadian roses are now available that are hardy in Canada and Minnesota.

Most roses in our area will need winter protection. Whether my shrub roses or climbing roses are “semi-hardy” or “hardy” I place bags of leaves around the base of the bush and then stuff leaves down the middle of the plant in the fall.

This seems to work well and then the bags of leaves can be easily removed in the spring. Sometimes rabbits eat some of the upper canes of the roses above the bags, but I guess they are helping me prune the roses.

Some of my favorite shrub roses include; Como Park, Mary Rose and Winnipeg Parks. However, my all-time favorites are my large climbing roses such as John Cabot and William Baffin. Both of these climbers get to be about eight to 10 feet tall, have pink blooms, are vigorous and do not require lots of extra care and attention.

Spring through fall are perfect times to plant potted roses. So, now is the time to plant a rose bush. Have fun, happy planting and see you in the garden.

A list of shrub roses and climbers is available online at the Minnesota Rose Society, the American Rose Society and the University of Minnesota Extension websites.

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Be on your guard against unclaimed property scams MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Minnesota Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman is warning Minnesotans to be on guard against fraudulent phone calls, emails and letters offering unclaimed property that belongs to them.

These scammers typically ask for an upfront payment or personal information. They then take the money and run, while personal information may be used for identity theft.

“These communications may look or sound official, so it’s important to be vigilant,” said Rothman, whose agency administers the State of Minnesota’s unclaimed property program. “It’s natural for people to be excited if someone offers money that supposedly belongs to them.

But for self-protection, never pay in advance or provide personal information.

Ask for details about the unclaimed property and, more importantly, check with the Commerce Department.”

Unclaimed property includes forgotten bank accounts, stocks and bonds, insurance benefits, safe deposit box contents, utility or rent deposits and uncashed paychecks.

If the owner of an account or asset cannot be located after a certain period of time, businesses are required to turn the funds over to the state’s unclaimed property program for indefinite safekeeping until claimed by the rightful owner or heirs.

The Commerce Department maintains an online database of unclaimed property in Minnesota. Searching the

‘These communications may look or sound official, so it’s important to be vigilant.

It’s natural for people to be excited if someone offers money that supposedly belongs to them.’

Mike Rothman Director, Minnesota Commerce Department database is easy, and a claim can be filed free of charge.

In 2015-2016 fiscal year, the Commerce Department’s unclaimed property program returned nearly $50 million in missing money to over 30,000 Minnesotans, both all-time record high figures.

Because of more public awareness about the availability of unclaimed property, scammers are exploiting it as an opportunity to cheat people with false promises. They demand upfront payments or personal information, using high-pressure tactics such as insisting there is a deadline to claim the money. Once the scammers get what they want, they are never heard from again.

If you have a question about unclaimed property, contact the Commerce Department’s Unclaimed Property Program by email at unclaimed.property@state. mn.us or by phone at 651-539-1545.

Ask a Trooper: lift kits

BY SGT. NEIL DICKENSON MINNESOTA STATE PATROL

I want to install a lift kit and put Q: bigger tires on my pickup. I want to comply with all the state laws. What is a bumper height law and the law about tires that extend out past the fenders?

Adding a lift kit and installing A: bigger tires and rims are very popular on pickup trucks. Anytime you make any type of modification or alterations to a vehicle’s stock suspension and tires/rims, it can change how that vehicle handles and performs. It can also change the way the vehicle handles, steers, brakes and could affect its overall performance.

Below are a list of equipment violations and safety issues that I have seen over the years with modified trucks: • Bumper height violations: The law in Minnesota says bumper height must be within six inches of the factory bumper height. The maximum bumper height for 4x4s is 25 inches.

Bumpers must be at least four and a half inches tall and must extend 10 inches outside of each frame rail. The height of the bumper shall be determined by measuring from the bottom of the bumper, excluding any vertical bumper attachments, to the ground. A vehicle which has an original bumper which does not exceed a height of 30 inches may be modified by attaching a full width bumper to the regular bumper.

• Tires past fenders: Installing wider wheels on a vehicle that extend past the fenders require some type of fender flare added on. The flaps or protectors must be at least as wide as the tires

they are protecting and have a ground clearance of not more than nine inches from the ground when the vehicle is empty.

• Speeding: The speedometer is reading how many revolutions the tires are making, not how fast they are spinning. With larger tires the circumference of the tires are larger, meaning the distance around the tire is longer, so each revolution you are traveling further than before. Now, the actual speed of the vehicle is higher than the speedometer reads. Stop at a local auto shop, they can advise on how much your speedometer would be off.

Higher risk for a rollover: Increasing the vehicle’s height will increase the center of gravity, making it less steady.

This could be a problem on sharp turns. A high center of gravity gives the vehicle a tendency to lean, increasing the chances of rolling or losing control. Modifications may be needed to correct this.

• Braking, steering issues, reduced blind spots and overall safety of your vehicle. By adding bigger tires and rims, the stock brake system may need to be upgraded. The front suspension may need bigger and stronger parts.

Taller vehicles may increase your blind spots, as smaller vehicles may be less visible. Adding larger mirrors, relocating the current mirrors or adding a blind spot mirror to help see vehicles in blind spots might be necessary.

It is highly recommended to consult with a professional mechanic before modifying a vehicle to assure its safety and it complies with all state laws.

Send questions to Sgt. Neil Dickenson – Minnesota State Patrol at 1131 Mesaba Ave., Duluth, MN 55811 or neil.dickenson@state.mn.us.

QUILTERS: Volunteers, inmates find warmth and comfort in jail quilting program FROM PAGE 1

the help of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church quilters who provide completed quilt tops and other materials for the jail-quilting program. Then she recruited the volunteers to launch the initial program.

With volunteer contributions and inmates’ efforts, more than 500 quilts have been completed since the program began.

Our Redeemer has connections that serve refugees all over the world. The quilts created by the inmates are given to desperately needy refugees. The quilts provide warmth and comfort in several ways – in addition to covering beds and wraps for warmth; they are used for rugs on floors and are tacked up on walls.

Fast forward to the present. Currently, four women are sharing the facilitation of the program. They are Mary Gustafson, Kathlyn Lea, Bonnie Larson and Helen Clarke. One of the key challenges for this program has been availability of volunteers.

Mary Gustafson has been quilting

with inmates for the past three years.

She read the first article about this program in the Pioneer published on Jan. 12, 2012 and was inspired to get involved.

Quilting really isn’t a hobby of mine,” Gustafson commented. “But I enjoy working with others to learn about quilting.”

Something very beneficial happens when women work together to create something that will bring comfort to someone in need. Many of the inmates who attend the quilting sessions have no prior experience with sewing or quilting. Many attend the quilting program to have an excuse to get away from their cells then find that they really enjoy the activity.

When asked why she was there, one inmate remarked, “I had never done any quilting. I’ve learned a new skill.

Coming here calms me down … contributes to my sense of well-being. And I can do something that gives back to the community.”

Another inmate said she started quilting as a child. “My grandma raised me and taught me to sew. I enjoy the women in the program. They keep me coming

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them at gas stations and at the hairdresser with foil in her hair.

Warrants can now be signed electronically.

No more tracking down a judge. The judge can swear by phone and can “telephonically” file un-notorized.

Commissioner Steve Hallan asked if it was possible to have mental health hearings electronically by ITV to save on the cost of having a transport officer moving the patient from the hospital to court and back.

Martin said the patient has the right to be present at the hearing.

‘I was encouraged to open the doors. Be ready and willing. Volunteers will come because God has sent them.’

Brent Jahnz back.”

Volunteers have the opportunity to provide positive input into the lives of the women who attend. They teach a useful new skill. They provide inmates a fruitful time away from the monotony jail time and, perhaps, new ways of seeing themselves. Best of all, the volunteers offer caring friendship. Perhaps,

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learning this new skill and receiving positive personal input from the volunteers they can begin to build a better future.

When Brent Jahnz was in the process of developing jail programs, he wondered if once programs were set up, would there be anyone interested in volunteering? Janz observed, “I was encouraged to open the doors. Be ready and willing. Volunteers will come because God has sent them.”

This program has touched many lives and everyone involved agrees, it’s very gratifying to be involved.

Volunteering is a rewarding experience. Anyone interested in being a quilting facilitator should contact Brent Jahnz at 320-591-1450. Also, donations of fabric appropriate for quilts are welcome.

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Michael L. Petschke Michael L. Pets schke, age 67 o of Minneapolis p passed away on S Sunday, May 21, 2 2017, at the Provid dence Place Care C Center in Minneapo olis.

Michael was born o Sept. 15, 1949, in on F Fairmont to pare ents Ernest and E Esther (Rosenberg) P Petschke.

He grew up in Granada where he attended school. He enlisted in the U.S. Army after high school. He served two years from June 1960 to June of 1971 with one year overseas in Vietnam. After his honorable discharge he married Judith Thompson and raised four children between Fairmont and Pine City. He later married Leota Kohler on April 20, 2001. He spent his life farming and driving truck. Michael enjoyed spending time with family and friends, crafting, bird watching and bowling.

He is survived by his wife Leota, children, Shelly (Tim LaCasse) Petschke of North Branch; Shane (Marie) Petschke of Stillwater, Becky (Hank Sudin) Hayes of Sandstone and Sabrina (Jeff Kampert) Petschke of North Branch; his eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren as well as his brother, Bruce (Marie) Petschke of California. Michael is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Esther, sister, Diane Axiotos, brother, Darrel Petschke and infant son Tom. A memorial visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2017, at the Grandstrand Funeral Home in North Branch. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 3 at the Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery in Fairmont.

Arrangements are under the direction of Grandstrand Funeral Home in North Branch. Condolences may be expressed online at www.grandstrandfh.com.

Dorene L. Lauseng Dorene L. Laus seng, age 69, of San D Diego, California, f formerly of Pine C City, has passed a away suddenly aft a brief illness. ter Dorene was b born June 15, 1948, t John and Helen to H Houdek of Pine C City.

Dorene happ pily grew up on a f farm east of Pine C City, helping on the farm with her family, milking cows, tending crops and other chores on the farm. Dorene enjoyed vacations with her family to Canada and North Carolina.

Dorene went to Country School up until 6th grade, then finished her schooling in town. She met the love of her life while in High School, Leroy Lauseng, and after she graduated in June of 1965, these high school sweethearts were married. In between traveling to such places as Sicily, Florida and Tennessee with her husband, who was then in the Navy, Dorene worked at various places around Pine City, General Fab and Wayne’s Cafe to name two. Finally, Dorene and Leroy settled in San Diego, California where she worked and raised her family of two boys with her husband.

She loved going fishing and camping with her family and friends in California and Mexico and loved going to family reunions. Dorene loved spending time with her grandson Adam, as well as having and taking care of a small potted garden and many potted flowers she had at home. Dorene and her grandson David enjoyed doing a lot of volunteering for the American Legion and the Wounded Warriors.

Dorene is survived by her husband Leroy of 55 years; two sons, Lee and Chris; one daughter-in-law, Faye; two grandsons, David and Adam, who were her pride and joy; one brother, Jack; one sister, Candace; mother-in-law, Maudine Lauseng; sister-in-law, Rosy;

three brothers-in-law, Billy, Wendell and Cameron; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father John and her mother Helen; two sisters, Renee and Aldora; niece, Missy Thompson; four nephews, Greg and Scott Schwartzwald, Mark and Scott Eiffler; two sisters-inlaw, Wanda Gunderson and Penny Auers; and fatherin-law Leonard Lauseng.

Ramona J. Schmoll Ramona J. Schmoll, age 88, of Eden Prairie, formerly of Bloomington, passed away on April 12, 2017.

She is preceded in death by husband of 47 years, Wallace Schmoll; father Clifford Mott; mother and step-father Nina and Phil Dickey; brothers Dennis, Jerry, Lowell and infant brother Thomas.

She is survived by children Mike (Sue), Greg (Kathy), Jackie Gunstad (Brad), Kevin and David (Karen); sisters Maxine (Jim) Nolby, Dianne (Dick) Kuzel, and brother Rodney Mott; as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A celebration of life was held on May 12, 2017, at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Bloomington with interment at Fort Snelling.

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Church of Christ

Grasston Baptist Church

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

402 N. Oak St. Grasston, MN 55030 www.grasstonbaptist.org info@grasstonbaptisit.org 320.396.2645 Worship Service 9:30am Sunday School 10:45am

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

Hands for Pine City Outreach Church Meeting 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

First Presbyterian Church

Henriette Community Church

405 Main St. S., Pine City 320-629-3592 Rev. Rob Spahr www.firstprespinecity.org 10:00 a.m. Sunday School-all ages, No Sunday School-June-August 10:30 a.m. Worship Celebration Wednesday @ 6:15 p.m. Youth Group

(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 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.

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 Dean Oelfke, Pastor 320-396-3925 hopelutherangrasston.org

Summer months starting May 27: Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Worship Service; Holy Communion first and third Saturdays and festival days.

Livinghopepinecity@gmail.com Sunday Mornings: Life Class 9 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m.

Living Water Fellowship

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

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

Journey North Church Current location: 840 Main St S, behind A&W. Pastor Tim Adams 320-629-6111 Sunday Services: 9 & 10:30 a.m.

Nursery, toddlers and KidVenture programs during both services. www.JourneyNorthChurch.com

Living Hope Christian Center Pastor Jeremy Langmade Assembly of God 11914 Fairway Rd. SW, Pine City ¾ mile West of I-35 on Pokegama Lake Road 320-629-6136

915 W. 8th St. Rush City, MN Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

Call 320-358-3818 for weekly Bible studies and youth activities.

Open Arms Church of God 406 Pine St., Grasston, MN 320-396-3373 Pastor Gene Sherrod Spirit Filled Worship Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Children’s ministry

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 825 Golf Ave SW, Pine City 320-629-2985 Pastor Fred Hanson Sunday (summer schedule) 9:00 a.m.

Coffee and fellowship following the service Thursday 5:50 p.m. with summer Sunday school for preK-6th

Pine City Evangelical Free Church 625 Golf Ave SW Pastor Joel Preston Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School (all ages) 9:15 a.m.

Nursery (infant-3yrs) all morning Wednesdays: AWANA (Sept-Apr) 6 p.m.; Frontline (Youth Group), Jr & Sr High 6:00 p.m.

Phone: 320-629-2584 Email: office@pcefc.com, www.pcefc.com

Pomroy Chapel

2700 320th Ave., Brook Park A NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP For Special events &/or group studies call: 320-679-3925 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Prayer 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Fellowship following Worship

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 320-629-2935 19390 Ave, Beroun, MN Monsignor Alek Suchan Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m.

South Pine Baptist Church formerly Trinity Baptist Fellowship Pine City Library Community Room, 300 5th St SE Pine City, MN Pastor Dennis Eng 320-336-9292 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible study at 7p.m.

Call for location www.southpinebaptist.com

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

The businesses below invite you to attend the house of worship of your choice.

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Vogelpohl Laken Reed Vogelpohl was born on May 12, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. Laken weighed seven pounds, 10 ounces and was 20-1/2 inches long. Laken’s parents are Brian and Cassandra Vogelpohl of Braham. Laken is welcomed home by sibling Slade Vogelpohl, 3. Laken’s grandparents are Dan and April Dahlquist, Dwain and Susan Vogelpohl, all of Cambridge.

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Kirchberg Kourtney Lynn Kirchberg was born on May 7, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed seven pounds, six ounces and was 20 inches long. Her parents are John Kirchberg and Karissa Hill of Rush City. Kourtney is welcomed home by siblings Greyson, 5, and McCoy, 1. Her grandparents are Dean and Marcy Kirchberg of Rush City, Gene and Kristi Hill of Isle.

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Rod and Debra Stevens of Pine City, and Janet Whitney of St. Louis, Missouri, are pleased to announce the upcoming wedding of their children, Alexa Stevens and Peter Hales. The wedding is planned for July in San Diego, California.

Coy

Brayden Matthew Prihoda was born on May 12, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed eight pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 inches long. His parents are Matthew and Melissa Prihoda of Hinckley. Brayden is welcomed home by siblings Kaylee, 15, Ryan, 12, Leslie, 5, and Zachary, 3. His grandparents are Jim Borg and Michelle Proud of Irving, Texas, Rich and Terri Prihoda, Pine City.

Degerstrom

Praxton Lee Coy was born on May 10, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. Praxton weighed eight pounds and was 19-1/2 inches long. Praxton’s parents are Hailey Luecken and Seth Coy of Grasston. Praxton is welcomed by grandparents Mark and Sandy Luecken of Grasston, Goob and Stacy Coy of Grantsburg.

Abel Andrew Degerstrom was born on May 15, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed eight pounds, five ounces and was 21 inches long. His parents are Eric and Kim Degerstrom of Braham. Abel is welcomed home by sibling Boone, 1-1/2. His grandparents are Robert and Tina Workman of Hinckley, Kevin and Cindy Degerstrom of Sandstone.

PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER May 22 - 28 Theft, burglary, vandalism

May 22, 8:58 a.m., report of burglary, State Hwy. 70, Rock Creek west.

May 22, 11:15 a.m., report of theft, Meadow Ln., Pine City Township west.

May 22, 3:03 p.m., report of theft, 8th Ave., Pine City south.

May 22, 4:03 p.m., report of fraud, Hillside Ave., Pine City south.

May 23, 8:09 a.m., report of property damage, 3rd Ave., Pine City south.

May 23, 9:55 p.m., report of theft, Meadow Ln., Pine City Twp. west.

May 24, 7:46 p.m., report of damage to property, 5th St., Pine City south.

May 24, 11:22 a.m., report of fraud, Island Resort Rd., Pokegama Twp. west.

May 24, 6:25 p.m., report of theft, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south.

May 25, 8:28 a.m., report of theft, Main St., Pine City north.

May 25, 8:18 p.m., report of property damage/hit and run, 3rd Ave./2nd St., Pine City south.

May 26, 2:33 a.m., report of property damage with animal, Pokegama Lake Rd., Pine City Twp. west.

May 26, 11:41 a.m., report of fraud, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south.

May 26, 6:50 p.m., report of property damage, Main St./Liberty Rd., Pine City Twp. west.

May 26, 10:35 p.m., report of vehicle prowl/entry, Link Dr., Pine City south.

May 27, 3:12 a.m., report of driveoffs, 13th St., Pine City south.

May 28, 7:43 p.m., report of damage to property, Mallard Rd., Brook Park Twp.

Miscellaneous

May 22, 1:37 p.m., report of threats, Golf Ave., Pine City south.

May 22, 6:01 p.m., report of disturbance, Golf Ave., Pine City south.

May 23, 1:47 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 13th St., Pine City south.

May 24, 6:13 a.m., report of unwanted person, Cross Lake Rd., Pine City Twp. west.

May 24, 8:09 a.m., report of unwanted person, Maplewood Ln., Pine City south.

May 24, 8:46 p.m., report of animal disturbance, Keystone Ave., Rock Creek west.

May 25, 9:27 a.m., report of crank 911 calls, Main St., Pine City south.

May 25, 3:30 p.m., report of assault, Cherry Rd., Pine City Twp. east.

May 25, 9:25 p.m., report of domestic, 3rd Ave., Pine City south.

May 26, 5:25 p.m., report of customer trouble, Main St., Pine City south.

May 26, 5:58 p.m., report of drunk, Main St., Pine City north.

May 27, 11:25 a.m., report of threats, 2nd St., Pine City south.

May 27, 9:20 p.m., report of ATV patrol, Pokegama Lake Rd./Canalville Ln., Pokegama Twp. west.

May 28, 12:18 a.m., report of person lost/found, 6th Ave., Pine City south.

May 28, 11:53 a.m., report of disturbance, Ravine Rd., Pine City Twp. east.

May 28, 10:35 p.m., report of trespass, State Hwy. 70, Rock Creek west.

Fires and accidents May 27, 10:49 a.m., report of vehicle in ditch, Tigua Rd./Sunset Dr., Pokegama Twp. west.

Jail roster May 22, Jessica Ann Alm, warrant,remand-bail, theft- take/use/transfer movable pro...; hold for other agency, fleeing police officer, theft- obtain services- no payment.

May 22, Jeffrey Lee Hollan, warrant, under sentence, nonsupport of spouse or child- for...; remand-bail, Pine County warrant, contempt of court- constructive... Released May 23.

May 22, Corduroy Lee Wayne Lyman, warrant, hold for other agency, under sentence, drugs- 5th degree- possess sche...; Pine County warrant, drugs5th degree- poss/procure/control, govt- false name or DOB- fictitious, trespassing- business. Released May 23.

May 23, Richard Frank Miller, probation violation, under sentence, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree.

May 23, Cassandra Lynn St Germaine, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, theft- take/use/transfer property- no con...; drugs- 5th degree- poss...; burglary- 3rd degreeenters bldg- intent steal...

May 23, Matthew John Charpenter, awaiting trial/court, probable

cause, remand-bail, assault- 4th degree- peace officer- physical...; govt- obstruct legal process- force...; disturb- disorderly conduct; terroristic threats- reckless disr... Released May 24.

May 23, Matthew Allen Fleeger, Pine County warrant, traffic- DUI-2nd degree- alcohol conc over...; thefttake/drive motor vehicle- no... Released May 24.

May 23, Timothy Cary Hughes, warrant, pre-trial violation, remand-bail, aggravated robbery. Released May 24.

May 23, Amanda Lyndsey Knopik, warrant, Pine County warrant, govtobstruct legal process- inter... smuggle- contraband into pris... theft$501-1000- GM; under sentence, drugs- 5th degree- possess sche...; remand-RPR, trespassing- building or dwelling... Released May 24.

May 23, Ozzie Philip Loudin, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, distribute via electronic communi... Released May 24.

May 23, Novotny Rose Mitthun, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degreepossess sche... Released May 24.

May 23, Adam Pierre Montour, hold for other agency, traffic- driving after revocation. Released May 24.

May 23, Michael Roy Mcquade II, hold for other agency, theft- take/use/ transfer movable... Released May 23.

May 23, Kevin Lee Youngberg, book and release, summons, criminal damage property- 1st degree- $1001 and gre... Released May 23.

May 24, Shawn Samuel St John, warrant, remand-hold, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedu...

May 24, Kimberly Ann Taylor, under sentence, disorderly conduct- disturb an assem...; traffic- driver’s licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released May 29.

May 24, Paula Marie Roach, awaiting trial/court, remand-RPR, probable cause, assault- domestic assaultmisd. Released May 26.

May 24, Travis Lee Pederson, hold for other agency, theft- theft of services$250 or... Released May 25.

May 24, Aaron James Sampson, warrant, Pine County writ, drugs- 5th degree- poss/procure/control... Released May 25.

May 24, Shawn Dale Whitman, hold for other agency, probation violation- M...; govt- violate no contact

order- wit... Released May 25.

May 24, Martin Ray Nelson, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, domestic abuse; violates 2 or mor... Released May 24.

May 25, Arnold Eugene Betts, warrant, remand-hold, drugs- 4th degree- sell- schedule 1, 2, 3 bu...

May 25, Michael Anthony Bounds, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, assault- domestic assault- misd.

May 25, Christopher Alan Jennings, warrant, remand-bail, theft- identity- transfers/poss/uses...; forgeryoffer or pass counterfeited...

May 25, Levi James Roseland, warrant, remand-hold, assault- domestic assault- misd.

May 25, Kameron Mitchell Severson, hold for other agency, traffic- insurance- uninsured vehicle; violate no contact order- within 1...

May 25, Tasheena Rae St John, under sentence, assault- 5th degree- inflict or attempt bodil...

May 25, Chase William Peterson, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable cause, assault- 2nd degreedangerous weapon- other we... Released May 27.

May 25, Angela Kathryne Bassett, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degree- poss/procure/ control... Released May 26.

May 25, Shianne Rae Gockowski, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-RPR, drugs- 5th degreeposs... Released May 26.

May 25, Donald Gerard Heilman, warrant, Pine County writ, violate no contact order- within... Released May 26.

May 25, Nathaniel William Gavin, book and release, summons, stolen property- poss- other property$501... Released May 25.

May 25, Shaun Martin Jacobs, book and release, probable cause, trafficdriver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety.

Released May 25.

May 25, Patrick Michael Mccabe, book and release, summons, engage in electronic communication... solicit child or believe to be a... Released May 25.

May 25, Paul George Stasson, book and release, summons, theft- identity theft- transfers/po...; theft- take/ use/transfer movable... Released May 25.

May 26, Erika Marie Fornengo, under

sentence, terroristic threats- reckless disreg...

May 25, Christopher Paul Sullivan, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-bail, forgery- possession or sale of sto...; traffic- driving after revocation. Released May 26.

May 26, John Benjamin Shabaiash, Pine County warrant, traffic- driver’s license- driving after cancellationinimical to public safety.

May 26, Vincent Tyler Ahl, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degreepossess sche... Released May 26.

May 26, Timothy James Rubbelke Jr., book and release, summons, drugs5th degree- possess sche... Released May 26.

May 26, Logan Paul White, book and release, summons, assault- 5th degree- inflict or attempt bod... burglary- 1st degree, dwelling- occupied... 1st degree- occ res- forcedday... Released May 26.

May 27, Tyler Allen Hubbard, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- poss...

May 27, Pernell Donahue Redday, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assault- domestic assault- misd.; disorderly conduct- offensive/abusiv...

May 27, Randall Jante Hoover, hold for other agency, traffic- DUI- 2nd degree- GM. Released May 29.

May 28, Candi May Brown, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, govt- violation of harass/restr order- mis...

May 28, Amanda Lyndsey Knopik, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degree- poss/procure/control su...

May 28, Gage Jacob Nelson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, criminal sexual conduct- 1st degree- penet...

May 28, Jeremy Joseph Plombon, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedu...

May 28, Thomas William Snyder, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- poss...; hold for other agency, traffic- DWI- 4th degree drive while impaired.

May 28, Kyle Allen Voight, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs5th degree- possess schedu...

There have been 987 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2017.

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SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING Regular Meeting - Tuesday, May 2, 2017 - 10:00 a.m.

Pine County History Museum - 6333 H C Andersen Alle, Askov, Minnesota Chair Ludwig called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Present were Commissioners Steve Hallan, Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee and John Mikrot, Jr. Also present were County Attorney Reese Frederickson and County Administrator David Minke.

The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

Chair Ludwig called for public comment. There was no public comment.

Commissioner Mohr moved to approve the amended Agenda. Second by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 5-0.

Commissioner Hallan moved to approve the Minutes of the April 18, 2017 county board meeting and Summary for publication. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0.

Commissioner Hallan moved to approve the Minutes of the April 25, 2017 Special Meeting-Committee of the Whole (Highway & Road Tour). Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0.

Minutes of Boards, Committees and Correspondence Pine County Surveyor Monthly Report – April 2017 Pine County Chemical Health Coalition Minutes – April 10, 2017 Commissioner Chaffee moved to acknowledge the Minutes of Boards, Reports and Correspondence. Second by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 5-0.

Commissioner Hallan moved to approve the amended Consent Agenda.

Second by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion carried 5-0.

Approve Disbursements Journal Report April 1, 2017 – April 30, 2017.

Approve Premises Permit Application and Lease for Lawful Gambling Activity from Pine City Youth Hockey to conduct Minnesota lawful gambling at Floppie Crappie Lakeside Pub, 10762 Lakeview Shore Drive, Pine City, MN. Approve Application to Conduct Off-Site Gambling from the Rush City Area Chamber of Commerce on May 7, 2017 at Wings North, 19379 Homestead Road, Pine City, MN. Approve Resolution 2017-20 for repurchase of tax forfeited land in full for Lance and Mindy Gockowski.

Approve write off and removal of delinquent personal property taxes in the amount of $4,685.26. These personal property taxes are over 10 years old and uncollectible: PID Owner Year/Amount 28.8800.349Barbara Nelson 2004/$42,2005/$40, 2006/$30, 2007/$30 28.8900.025 David P. Miller 2006/$142, 2007/$142 31.8800.012 Kathryn Newmeyer 2007/$22 32.8900.101 Marion G. Stinnett 2007/$114 42.8900.019 John Scherer 2007/$126

2004/$283.26, 2005/$628, 2006/$582, 2007/$500 Approve the Agreement for Prosecution Services between the City of Hinckley and the Pine County Attorney’s Office. This agreement provides for $20,000 annually to the county attorney’s budget. The term of the Agreement is January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017.

Approve 2016 Highway Annual Report.

Personnel A. New Hire i. Approve the hiring of Public Health Nurse Shauna Cronk for Women’s Infants and Children Program (WIC), effective May 22, 2017, Grade 11 (C43, step 4), $26.29 per hour. ii. Approve the hiring of Case Aide Laurie Robinson for Women’s Infants and Children Program (WIC), effective May 8, 2017, Grade 5 (B22, step 2), $16.04 per hour. iii. Approve the hiring of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Inspectors effective May 5, 2017: William Bonney, $11 per hour; Linda Henrikson, $11 per hour; David Russell, $12 per hour; Robert Sunstrom, $12 per hour; and AIS Intern James Cherewan, $12 per hour. The cost of these positions will be covered in the 2017 AIS budget.

B. Promotion i. Ratify the promotion of Jessica Fehlen, RN to Team Leader position effective April 11, 2017, at Grade 12 (C43, step 5), $27.60 per hour. ii. Ratify the promotion of Alexis Reed, part-time dispatcher to full-time dispatcher, effective May 14, 2017. No change in grade or pay.

C. Probationary Status (full-time status/completion of probationary period) i. Approve full-time status for Office Support Specialist Trysten Williamson, effective April 12, 2017.

Approve Public Health Nurse Dawn Moffett to attend: i. Growing Great Kids Curriculum. Total cost: $636. ii. Integrated Strategies. Total cost: $561.

No mileage as a county vehicle will be used. The training will be paid from the Maternal Infant Early Childhood Home Visiting program (MIECHV) and Local Public Health Fund.

Approve Social Worker Jan Chaffee to attend the Minnesota Age and Disabilities Odyssey Conference. Total cost: $130.

Approve 3.2 Temporary License for SOKOL Camp, August 13 and 14, 2017.

Motion by Commissioner Hallan to approve the payment of $12,062 to Lake County for the data extraction and conversion cost for the Sheriff’s Office records management system. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT Case Type – Other Civil Mortgage Foreclosure Court File No. 58-CV-17-148 Northwoods Bank of Minnesota, Plaintiff, v.

Raymond C. Mead, a single person; Discover Bank; and Internal Revenue Service, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE UNDER JUDGMENT AND DECREE (REAL PROPERTY) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that under and by virtue of the Order and Judgment signed on April 26, 2017, and entered in the above entitled action on the 4th day of May, 2017, by the Honorable Krista Martin, Judge of District Court of Pine County, Minnesota, Tenth Judicial District, a certified copy of which has been delivered to me directing the sale of the premises hereinafter described, to satisfy the amount found and adjudged due Plaintiff in the above-entitled action from Defendants Raymond C. Mead, and to extinguish the lien interests of Discover Bank and Internal Revenue Service, as prescribed in the Order and Judgment, the undersigned Sheriff of Pine County will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, on the 6th day of July, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at the Pine County Sheriff’s Office, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, MN 55063, the premises and real estate, lying and being in the County of Pine, State of Minnesota, described in said Judgment, to-wit: Lot Twelve (12), and the West ½ of Lots Fourteen (14), Fifteen (15) and Sixteen (16), Block Fortythree (43), Original Townsite of Pine City. together with all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings, improvements and fixtures; all easements, rights of way, all appurtenances; all water, water rights, watercourses and ditch rights (including stock in utilities with ditch or irrigation rights); and all other rights, royalties, and profits relating to the real property, including without limitation, all minerals, oil, gas, geothermal and similar matters, the

Minnesota.

LESS the following described parcel: That part of the North 295.00 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE¼ of NE¼) of Section Eleven (11), Township Forty-four (44), Range Twenty (20), which lies South and Westerly of the right of way of Interstate Highway 35.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Pine County, Minnesota THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE AS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE: $87,206.28 THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/ or applicable statutes including the requisites of Minn. Stat. § 580.02; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property in Pine County will be sold by the Sheriff of Pine County at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: June 15, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.

PLACE OF SALE: Pine County Sheriff’s Office, Pine County Courthouse, Room 100, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, MN 55063 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor, his personal representatives or assigns is twelve (12) months from the date of sale, unless reduced to five (5) weeks under Minnesota Statutes, Section 582.032.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30, or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on June 15, 2018.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED

“Mortgaged Property.”

Property Address: 500 – 5th Avenue SE (PID No. 42.5357.000) and 545 – 4th Street SE (PID No. 42.5354.000) Pine City, MN 55063 Dated: 5-8-17 Jeffrey Nelson, Sheriff of Pine County (signed) This Instrument was drafted by: John M. Cabak CABAK LAW, LLC 243 Main Street S Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-2529 Attorney Registration #0388929 Plaintiff’s Attorney This is a communication from a debt collector.

Any information gained will be used for that purpose.

Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2017 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. Date: April 17, 2017 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 29, 2008 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $330,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Bradd Mlaskoch, a/k/a Bradd L. Mlaskoch, and Danielle Mlaskoch, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Northview Bank DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: October 3, 2008, as Document No. A475667, in the office of the County Recorder of Pine County, Minnesota, as modified of record.

ASSIGNMENT(S) OF MORTGAGE: None LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: That part of the Northeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter (NE¼ of NE¼) of Section Eleven (11), Township Forty-four (44), Range Twenty (20), lying Westerly of the right of way of Interstate Highway No. 35, Pine County,

WEATHER Date 5/22 5/23 5/24 5/25 5/26 5/27 5/28

High 61° 58° 62° 70° 77° 73° 69°

Low 42° 42° 44° 46° 55° 46° 53°

Precipitation 0 0 0 .04" .03" 0 .14"

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42.8900.117 42.8900.177 42.8900.525

Dana Shatava Dessie Bell Josh Olson & Jessica Beulieu

2002/$310, 2004/$226, 2006/$196, 2007/$208 2006/$206,

JUNE 1, 2017 2003/$260, 2005/$224, 2007/$182 2007/$192

FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGORS, THE MORTGAGORS’ PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER 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. NORTHVIEW BANK By Robert R. Kanuit, #0252530 Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A. 302 West Superior Street, Suite 700 Duluth, Minnesota 55802-1863 (218) 722-0861 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE FORECLOSURE DATA (1) Street Address, city and zip code of mortgaged premises: 8060 Park Drive, Willow River, MN 55795 (2) Transaction agent (if applicable); residential mortgage servicer; and lender or broker: Northview Bank (3) Tax parcel identification number(s): 47.0096.000 (4) Transaction Agent’s mortgage ID number (MERS number): Not applicable (5) Name of mortgage originator: Northview Bank THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25 and June 1, 2017 Notice of Initiation of the Section 106 Process: Public Participation Mobilitie proposes the construction of a utility style telecommunications pole within existing road right-of-way at MN-8, Hinckley, Pine County, MN. Members of the public interested in submitting comments on the possible effects of

Motion by Commissioner Hallan to approve the Law Enforcement Cooperation and Joint Powers Agreement Between the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and Pine County. Second by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with the Port Authority of the City of St. Paul for the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program. Second by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to adopt Resolution 2017-19 designating the Port Authority of the City of St. Paul to implement and administer property assessed clean energy improvement financing on behalf of Pine County and provide for the imposition of special assessments as needed. Second by Commissioner Hallan. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Commissioner Hallan to accept the equipment rental bids as presented. Second by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to approve Agency Agreement #1028052 between Pine County and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Commissioner Hallan to approve Resolution 2017-18 to allow MnDOT to act as Pine County’s agent to accept federal aid in connection with project SP 058-643-009. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0.

County Administrator David Minke provided an update of the budget, reviewing the expenditure and revenue of the major funds through March, 2017. Revenues and expenditures are as expected at the end of the first quarter.

The following three special meetings were scheduled: A. Tuesday, June 27: mid-year update on county budgets including Sheriff, Attorney, and Administration. Time and location to be determined.

B. Tuesday, July 25: mid-year update on county budgets including Health and Human Services, Auditor/Land, Probation, and Land Services. Update and discussion on economic development and housing activity. Time and location to be determined.

C. Tuesday, August 29: meeting with the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe to tour the casino and discuss other issues of mutual interest. Time to be determined.

With no further business, Chair Ludwig adjourned the meeting at 11:24 a.m. The next regular meeting of the county board is scheduled for May 16, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Board Room, Pine County Courthouse, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, Minnesota.

Matthew W. Ludwig, Chair, Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator, Clerk to County Board of Commissioners The full text of the board’s Minutes are available at the County Administrator’s Office and the county’s website (www.co.pine.mn.us). Copies may also be requested from the administrator’s office.

Published in the Pine City Pioneer on June 1, 2017

the proposed projects on historic properties included in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places may send their comments to Andrew Smith, RESCOM Environmental Corp., PO Box 361 Petoskey, MI 49770 or call 260385-6999.

Published in the Pine City Pioneer on June 1, 2017 NOTICE The East Central Regional Arts Council will hold a public hearing on their FY 2018-2019 Arts Plan and Budget on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the East Central Regional Arts Council Office at 112 Main Avenue South in Braham, Minnesota.

The Plan covers the counties of Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine and may also be viewed at http://tinyurl.com/ECRACPlan18-19 Contact: Mary Minnick-Daniels at director@ecrac.org or call 320-3962337 x 3 for more information.

Published in the Pine City Pioneer on June 1, 2017 NOTICE GRAVEL QUOTE FOR DELIVERED & SPREAD GRAVEL NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that Pokegama Township, Pine County Minnesota will be accepting quotes to supply 5,000 to 7,000 cubic yards of Crushed Maintenance Gravel MN DOT SPECS. CLASS 5 MODIFIED TO 8-10% PM 200 SIEVE to be delivered and spread on designated Pokegama Township roads sometime between June 25th, 2017 and August 25th, 2017.

The Contractor shall supply production sampling at the rate of one (1) sample per two (2) thousand cubic yards. The Township or designated party will sample to determine compliance with the aggregate gradations as specified above.

Awarded Contractor will be required to provide a current Certificate of Insurance prior to performing job. All quotes and specifications must be received by the Town Clerk by noon on June 15th, 2017 at the Pokegama Town Hall located at 18336 Town Hall Road, Pine City, MN 55063.

Pokegama Township reserves the right to reject any or all quotes.

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Administrative Clerk Pokegama Township Posted: May 25th, 2017 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 25 and June 1, 2017

NOTICE GRAVEL QUOTE FOR STOCKPILED GRAVEL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Pokegama Township, Pine County, Minnesota will be accepting quotes to supply 10,000 to 15,000 cubic yards of Crushed Maintenance Gravel MN DOT SPEC. CLASS 5 MODIFIED TO 8-10% ON 200 SIEVE. The Contractor shall supply production sampling at the rate of one (1) sample per two (2) thousand cubic yards. The Township or designated party will sample to determine compliance with the aggregate gradations as specified below.

Payment for stockpiled material will be made on the following basis: within 30 (thirty) days of notification of completion the Township will have the stockpiled material measured by way of the cross section measurement. Supplier will be notified of measurement and will be free to inspect notes and computations.

Upon agreement of stockpiled quantity, the Contractor shall guaranty ingress and egress of stockpiled material and provide pit owner with a signed release of material.

Awarded Contractor will be required to provide a current Certificate of Insurance prior to performing job. All quotes and specifications must be received by the Town Clerk by noon on June 15th, 2017 at the Pokegama Town Hall located at 18336 Town Hall Road, Pine City, MN 55063. Pokegama Township reserves the right to reject any or all quotes.

Posted: May 25th, 2017 Susan L. Alderink Administrative Clerk Pokegama Township Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 25 and June 1, 2017

NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Pokegama Township is asking for quotes to perform the installation of the following culverts - one 36”x28’ road culvert on Pioneer Rd., one 15”x24’ road culvert on Canalville Ln., one oval 72”x32’ road culvert on Bear Paw Rd. east and one 18”x40’ driveway culvert on Island Resort Road. The Township will purchase all the culverts and aprons required for these installations and they will be available at the Town Hall. You may submit your quote to the Township Clerk’s office by noon on June 8th, 2017. The Town Hall is located at 18336 Town Hall Road, Pine City, Minnesota 55063.

Susan L. Alderink Administrative Clerk Pokegama Township Posted: June 1st, 2017 at the Town Hall Published in the Pine City Pioneer on June 1, 2017

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NOW HIRING: Food Service Team Members Apply in person at Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pine City, MN Kentucky Fried Chicken 1280 Hillside Ave SW, Pine City, MN

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150 HELP WANTED ANDERSON WINDOWS Masterson will be holding a Hiring Event/Cookout at ANDERSON WINDOWS. Machine Operators Needed! Will Train!

Come Grab some lunch, fill out an application and get a tour!

June 2nd from 10am to 2pm Anderson Windows 39811 Golden Ave North Branch, MN 55056 Call 651-462-5226 for more info!

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Home Health Aid: Part time, all shifts for small assisted living home. Salary negotiable.

763-464-4925 Now Hiring –Aids at Kid's Cove Child Care located at Grand Casino Hinckley apply within.

Northern Pines Assisted Living is hiring for CNA, HHA,PCA. Must be able to pass background check, be dependable, compassionate, caring, demonstrate team work, self leadership.

Experience preferred but not required. Call Sue or Kim @ 320-629-7272

154 EMPLOYMENT Wanted -Laborer On pole-shed construction, no exper. necessary, long hours, heavy lifting, able to do heights. Call 9am-8pm 320-629-3204

301 FARM MISC. MISC. Int 656 Tractor. Runs great, 2 point hitch, $4,500. 612-390-2428

Community Living Options We provide the highest quality residential and in-home services.

• $250 Sign-on Bonus • Competitive Wages • Medical & Dental • Paid Personal Time • Full-time, Part-time and Relief

Join our Growing Team!

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Caregivers Needed: Must be compassionate, dependable and have experience working with seniors.

Scheduling to meet your needs. Short shifts, long shifts, day or night shifts. Ask about supplemental benefits and PTO you can receive at 90 days employment.

Clients in local areas near your home.

Call Polly at 61-237-1087

Buy & Sell Old Records Vinyl, LPs 45s,Cassettes,stereos CDs Go Johnny Go 4775 Banning Av White Bear Lake M-F 1-8 Sat 10-4 612-735-1643

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Scandia House Assisted Living of Pine City

NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR

HOME HEALTH Sign On AIDE/CNA Bonus for CONTACT RACHEL

320-266-3028 • hrscandiaseniorcare@gmail.com

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

Essential Duties: Under general supervision, this position performs specialized and/or difficult accounting and office support work in a computerized county welfare/human service agency, balances journals and bank statements, submits medical bills to Insurance companies & the state, codes and records all receipts and disbursements of various funds, compiles monthly summaries of abstracts, statistical reports, other monthly or quarterly reports, and performs related work as assigned. Must have ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written format.

Minimum Qualifications: High school degree, or the equivalent, and in addition, either: 1) two years of experience involving clerical and bookkeeping; or 2) completion of college coursework, vocational school, or business school training in accounting or related fields may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the experience involving a combination of clerical and bookkeeping responsibilities. Ability to learn new computer systems.

Starting Salary: $15.21/hr. - $20.51/hr. DOQ Closing Date: June 9, 2017 @ 12:00 pm

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT – ADULT HEALTH Essential Duties: Responsible for Case Management visits to clients eligible for the Alternative Care and Waivered programs and MCO’s; LTCC and PCA assessments/ reassessments; MnCHOICES certified assessor (will train); participation in community clinics, immunization, presentations to community groups and paraprofessionals; and management of other health programs as required. Preferred experience with Public Health or Community Health.

Minimum Qualifications: Current licensure as a RN with a PHN Certificate in MN as well as valid driver’s license.

Starting Salary: $22.29/hr - $30.67/hr DOQ Closing Date: June 9, 2017 @ 12:00 pm

Pine County is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer

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7:30a-4:30p approximately with other special events scheduled collaboratively. Currently licensed BSN with 1-2 years’ experience. Applied knowledge of adult learning techniques. Current BLS. CDE Eligible. Future certification as a Tobacco Treatment Specialist may be requested.

Apply online at www.firstlighthealthsystem.org FirstLight Health System 301 Highway 65 South Mora, MN 55051 320-225-3612 EOE

Sales Opportunity Seeking talented salesperson to manage advertising sales for local publications.

Join our fun environment with established clients, competitive pay, no weekends, in our Mora office.

Work can be flexible and offers base plus commision. Includes benefits and 401k.

Certified Surgical Technician Part Time, Monday-Friday, rotating shifts with evening, weekend, and holiday call rotation.

High school graduate or equivalent.

Graduate of accredited Surgical Technologist program and certified through CAAHEP. One year experience in Operating Room preferred within the last five years.

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For complete posting, visit our county website @ www.co.pine.mn.us under Quick Links – Employment Opportunities

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CONCERT SCHEDULE June 4: Heart Song June 11: Blake & Jenna Bolerjack June 18: The Paul Family Bluegrass Band June 25: Mike, Mary & Rebecca July 2: The Kingery Family July 9: The Benson Family July 16: the Holy Hootenanners July 23: The Herringler Family Band July 30: The SongMasters Aug. 6: Mystery Mountain Boys Aug.13: The Chancellors Quartet Aug. 20: The Roe Family Singers Aug. 27: The Schimpps with Gary Timbs ~ WONDERFUL WAY TO END YOUR WEEKEND ~ BRING YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS

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Veterans honored at Memorial Day parade World War II veteran Howard Ledin was escorted in a vintage Army jeep as part of the May 29 parade and ceremony.

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Pine City Family Chiropractic “Helping You Get Healthy and Stay Healthy, Naturally”

We Accept Worker’s Compensation and Personal Injury Clients, Medicare and Most Major Medical Insurance.

CONTACT CLINIC AT 3206296717 www.dlchiropractors. www.dlchiro practors.com com Dr. Christopher Dockter • Dr. Daniel Lutz PINE CITY • 805 2nd Street SE. • 320-629-6717 CIRCLE PINES • 620 CIVIC HEIGHTS DR. • 763-795-8300

Pine City Family Chiropractic “Helping You Get Healthy and Stay Healthy, Naturally”

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FULL TIME MASSAGE THERAPIST CONTACT CLINIC AT 3206296717 Or send résumé to chiropracticemployment@gmail.com www.dlchiropractors. www.dlchiro practors.com com Dr. Christopher Dockter • Dr. Daniel Lutz PINE CITY • 805 2nd Street SE. • 320-629-6717

We Accept Worker’s Compensation and Personal Injury Clients, Medicare and Most Major Medical Insurance.

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Classics ride again Car lovers of the two and four-legged variety all enjoyed a morning and afternoon with beautifully restored vintage vehicles at the American Legion Car Show on Sunday, May 28.