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High water stops traffic BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM
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Getting into the swing of Summer Rec A young tennis player gets a few tips on his swing from one of the coaches at the 2018 Pine City Summer Rec program this past week. For more information on the free program find Pine City Summer Rec on Facebook.
Heavy rains brought high water across the area last week, and resulted in road closures in Pine County and a road washout in Carlton County. In Pine City, the waters will likely continue rising this week as heavy rainfall upstream on the Snake River makes its way towards Pokegama Lake and Cross Lake. On Wednesday morning, the river was at 5.11 feet in Pine City. Action stage is eight feet, and flood stage is nine feet. A flash flood warning was issued for western Wisconsin and northeastern Pine County after the Radigan Flowage Dam on the Tamarac River failed. The Pine County Sheriff’s Office reported that there was no major damage or flooding impact in the Markville and Danbury areas of Pine County. However, Highway 48 west of Hinckley was closed at the St. Croix River crossing into Wisconsin. One driver chose to go around the barricade in order to attempt to cross
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The Pine County Sheriff’s Office posted this photo of a vehicle stuck in the high water on Highway 48 by the Wisconsin border. The driver was able to escape the vehicle safely.
through the flooded area, but his vehicle became stuck in the water. The driver escaped the flooded vehicle safely, but the sheriff office reports that he was arrested for outstanding warrants. SEE WATER, PAGE 14
2018 Freedom Fest bursts into town next week BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM
One of the highlights of summer in Pine City is coming to town next week. Organizers of the 2018 Freedom Fest have put together a variety of events and experiences for the entire family to enjoy. On Wednesday, June 27, Pine Technical & Community College will bring back their annual Community BBQ and Car Show from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Visitors can enjoy lunch, visit with friends, play
a few games, vote for a favorite car and tour the college. On Thursday, June 28, the Pine City Ambassadors will host their annual “Meet the Candidates” bingo fundraiser at 7 p.m., raising money for the scholarships awarded to the 2018 Pine City Ambassadors. On Friday, June 29, come over to Robinson Park where the Pine City Lions will serve pulled pork at 5:30 p.m. before “The Whitesidewalls” perform at 6:30 p.m. for the Pine City Arts Council’s “Art in the Park.”
At the Pine County Fairgrounds, Freedom Fest will explode into a full day of fun on Saturday, June 30. “I think what’s exciting for us this year is the new event center that the Pine County Fair Board has built out there,” said Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce Director Becky Schueller. “That will provide us with a guaranteed street dance, rain or shine, and I don’t think we’ve ever been able to say that.” A delicious pancake breakfast starts at 7 a.m., the triathlon at 8 a.m., and the Pine Classic Cruiser Car Show at 9 a.m.
Beginning at 10 a.m. local businesses and organizations will begin offering food and drinks, and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. there will be fun activities for kids of all ages. At 1 p.m. will be the Pine City Fire Department Waterball, a money scramble at 2 p.m., and Pine City Sings returns at 3 p.m. “The top two winners of our local Pine City Sings contest go on to the Minnesota Sings competition in September in SEE FREEDOM, PAGE 14
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Solid Rock in the Park celebrates 12 years BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM
Solid Rock in the Park is celebrating a dozen years of bringing uplifting music to Pine City in free Sunday afternoon concert for the whole family. Mike Palmer, the leader of Solid Rock in the Park, said he started organizing concerts as part of his own musical career as a singer, songwriter and musician in bands such as “The Melodius” and “Mike & The Vibes.” “I kind of wanted to help the people who were in a similar mode as me,” he said. “Artists doing their own originals. Sometimes original music ... doesn’t get out in the mix.” After 12 years, Palmer said he sometimes gets worn down, but he finds new energy with the support of friends and family. “If you can’t do it all yourself you’ve got to engage some friends,” Palmer said. “So I’ve got a lot more of my family involved, and they all end up coming. So that kind of helps to want to keep it going too. Because it is a lot of work.” It’s also energizing to bring great bands to Pine City from all around Minnesota. Besides Pine City musicians such as the Journey North Celebrate Recovery band and Palmer’s own project, this year’s Solid Rock in the Park will also feature Aly Aleigha from Duluth, Charles Porter from Minneapolis, Light45 from Rochester, TRU-SERVA out of Minneapolis and Steve Duede of St. Louis Park. The concert is free, but Palmer said they pay the bands to bring them to Pine City and help them in their own careers and have set up a Gofundme.com page at “Solid-Rock-in-the-Park-2018.” “We’re trying to support them in their endeavors,”
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Robinson Park will be filled with good vibrations and positive messages on Sunday, July 1.
he said. Palmer said the music is positive, uplifting and welcoming to everyone. “This is a family thing,” he said. “You can bring your kids. Your teens are welcome. We’re not just trying to
appeal to believers already. The music is good quality, so people enjoy it.” The 2018 Solid Rock in the Park will be held in Pine City’s Robinson Park on Sunday, July 1 from 1-7 p.m.
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Ambassadors have a day in the sun The Pine City Ambassadors took part in the Midsummer Days Parade in North Branch, braving temperatures over 90 degrees with high humidity. The new ambassadors will be crowned next weekend as part of Freedom Fest.
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Quilters use skills to serve others In 1947, 28 ladies, members of Pine City’s Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, formed a group to make quilts for those in need. They now member approximately 18, quilters who come each Monday, good weather or bad to use their God given talents to do God’s work. They share life stories, laughter and good food while they cut squares, design patterns, sew tops, tie and stitch bindings. They make approximately 300 quilts per year. The quilts are taken to Lutheran World Relief which then sanitizes, bales and sends them throughout the world. The quilts bring warmth in the cold, shelter from the sun and heat, a wall for a home, a carrier for a few precious belongings, or a clean “floor” on which babies rest.
Before enrolling in Dunwoody’s Radiologic Technology program, Indigo Isackson-Rod had never considered a career in healthcare. In fact, she had originally wanted to be a Spanish teacher. But after earning her Associate’s Degree in Liberal Education with a Spanish Emphasis and volunteering as a Spanish teacher aid, Isackson-Rod realized teaching wasn’t her dream. “I actually read about Radiologic Technology in a magazine at a coffee shop one day,” Isackson-Rod said. “And I just applied out of the blue. I thought I’d try it and if I didn’t like it, I had a back-up plan.” Her decision to explore the field surprised even herself. “When I was younger, any career that involved blood or needles would have been an absolute ‘no’,” Isackson-Rod shared. “I hate needles. I would have never seen myself going into this field.” But, despite its uncertain outcome, her leap of faith paid off. Not only will Isackson-Rod graduate this year, but she is also the Academic Excellence Award recipient for the Radiologic Technology program. The Academic Excellence Award is given to one graduating student from each academic platform. Nominees are selected by faculty members and must have 90 percent attendance or higher and a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Addition-
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Indigo Isackson-Rod plans on pursuing a career in Radiologic Technology after graduation.
al criteria are: a solid work ethic, extra-curricular participation, collegiate camaraderie, pursuit of excellence and self-awareness. This May, Isackson-Rod also graduated Summa Cum Laude with an Associate of Applied Science degree and earned the 100 percent Attendance distinction. “Indigo has been an excellent student,” Radiologic Technology Program Director David Blake said. “She is competent, efficient, and it all comes natural to her. Technologists treat her like a fellow technologist. I have even been asked if she can graduate early so she can work right now!” Following graduation, Isackson-Rod hopes to continue her career as a
Radiologic Technologist. A path she is certain she will enjoy, thanks to Dunwoody. “I have loved Dunwoody’s program,” she said. “You’re learning hands-on, gaining experience, and making connections.” This type of education is also a great way for someone to know right away if this is the job you want to do, she explained — an experience that might have sent her in a different direction earlier in her college career. But no matter the path, Isackson-Rod is glad it took her here. “I’m grateful and honored to receive the [Academic Excellence] award,” she said. “And I’m excited for what’s ahead.”
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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 Thursday, June 21 at Rock Creek City Hall from 9 to 10 a.m., at the Rush City Senior Dining Site from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and 1 to 2 p.m. at Rush City City Hall. For additional dates/locations visit http://nolan.house.gov/congress-comesto-you-schedule.
‘Sweet Summer Sounds’ On Thursday, June 21 the public is invited to the “Sweet Summer Sounds” of Lyon & the Ladies, a free concert, at Hinckley’s Westside Park at 6:30 p.m.
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Ojibwe-style moccasins workshop at Mille Lacs Learn techniques of working with leather to make a pair of Ojibwe-style moccasins in this two-day workshop on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 23 and 24, at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post. Refreshments and a light lunch are provided on both days and discount hotel rooms are available on Saturday at Grand Casino Mille Lacs for participants. Registration is required. Call 320-532-3632 or visit www. mnhs.org/millelacs for more information.
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Mora’s Music in the Park The City of Mora’s Music In The Park summer concert series will feature the children’s band, The Bazillions, at a free concert at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 21 in the gazebo of Library Park in downtown Mora. For more information visit www.ci.mora.mn.us.
JUNE 22 Backyard Band at Art in the Park The Pine City Arts Council presents the Backyard Band at Art in The Park on Friday, June 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Robinson Park in downtown Pine City. The Boy Scouts will begin serving cheeseburgers at 5:30 p.m. Free transportation by Arrowhead Transit. Call 800-8620175 for free home pickup. Pick up schedule is 6 p.m. at Northern Pines Assisted Living and 6:10 p.m. at Westchester Apartments. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket to the free show.
Midsummer Festival Mora’s Swedish midsummer celebration of the summer solstice, sponsored by the Dala Heritage Society, will take place on Friday, June 22 beginning with the decorating of the Majstang Pole at 9 a.m. at Mora’s Library Park. At 5 p.m. there will be a potluck dinner, with the pole raising ceremony at 6:30 p.m. The Ostrom Family Band will perform afterwards. For more information call 320272-9951.
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The 26th annual Mille Lacs History Festival & Rendezvous will take place Saturday and Sunday, June 23 and 24 at the DeCorsa Vineyard & Farm Winery, 21 miles north of Ogilvie on Hwy. 47, beginning at 9 a.m. both days. This living history event brings the early 1800s to life with woodsmen, frontiersmen, trappers, traders and artisans, storytellers, musicians, food, and a black powder shooting competition. Admission is free to those 10 and under. Email millelacs.vous@gmail.com or call 763-757-4118 for camping or other information.
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On Saturday, June 23, the Pine County History Museum in Askov will host Pine County Attorney Reese Frederickson who will give a presentation on the Victor Barnard case at 1 p.m. On Sunday, June 24, also at 1 p.m., Phil Hanson will present on “Honey Bees.” Phil is a member of the North-Central Beekeepers Association. There will be free coffee and cookies.
Computer help for adults Adults with questions on setting up an email account, navigating the Internet, using Microsoft Word and other basic computer tasks are encouraged to sign up for a computer assistance appointment at the Hinckley Public Library, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., on Tuesday, June 26. Call ahead (320-3846351) to schedule a 30-minute appointment or sign up on the East Central Regional Library events calendar at www.ecrlib. org. Walk-ins are allowed pending available space.
Pine Gardeners The Pine Gardeners will gather at the Pine City Library, Tuesday, June 26 at 9 a.m., to carpool to the Rice Lake Cemetery near Braham to view the peonies. The next stop will be at The Park Cafe for lunch with pie, or just pie. Guests are welcome. Email lynquilt@msn. com with any questions.
Rush City Ambassadors program On Sunday, June 24 the public is invited to the first ever coronation of the Rush City Ambassadors, 12 p.m., at the Rush City High School Auditorium. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Light refreshments and reception will follow. For questions contact Katie Koppy at 651-815-2118.
JUNE 25 Red Cross blood drive An American Red Cross blood drive will be held in Rush City on Monday, June 25 at Rush City High School, 51001 Fairfield Ave., from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. For an appointment to donate call the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.
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Individuals with memory loss and their caregivers and families are invited to come and enjoy fellowship and support with peers in a historic setting at the Snake River Fur Post, 12551 Voyageur Ln., Pine City, on Tuesday, June 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. Coffee, treats and enjoyable activities are provided at no charge. For more information or to register call 320-629-6356 or visit furpost@ mnhs.org.
Julie Domogalla, the new grief support facilitator at Essentia Health – Sandstone, will co-facilitate a grief group with hospice volunteer Dennis Juhl beginning Monday, June 25 at 7 p.m. Grief Journey Adult Support Group meets the last Monday of the month at 7 p.m., Essentia-Sandstone, 705 Lundroff Drive. All are welcome.
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hour class reviews the four parts of Medicare: A thru D, Medicare enrollment requirements, deadlines and Medicare fees and benefits. Call 1-800333-2433 to register (to ensure materials are available for everyone).
Snake River Valley Conservation Club The next meeting of the Snake River Valley Conservation Club (SRVCC) will be held on Wednesday, June 27, 7:30 p.m., at the club house on the Pine County Fairgrounds. Contact Mark Madison at mmadison@northlc.com with any questions.
JUNE 28 Create with ‘Library Legos’ Kids ages 5-13 are invited to get creative with Library Legos at the Pine City Public Library at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 28. Legos will be supplied by the library, so leave personal Legos at home. For more information, visit ecrlib.org.
Birds Around the World The Rush City Public Library welcomes community members to Birds Around the World, a program for all ages beginning at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 28. Meet birds originally from places like Australia, the Congo, Mexico, New Guinea, Central or South America. Learn about these amazing creatures, and then make a bright and beautiful bird craft to take home. Fun for the entire family, the craft is suitable for kids in grades K-3.
Freedom Fest 2018 Pine City’s annual Freedom Fest celebration begins Saturday, June 27 with the Freedom Fest Triathlon at 8 a.m. at the City Beach/Westside Park. Meanwhile, the 4-H pancake breakfast is from 7:30 - 11 a.m. in the 4-H building at the Pine County Fairgrounds. Also at the fairgrounds is the Pine Cruiser Car Club Classic Car Show and swap meet at 9 a.m. Beer gardens and food vendors open at 10 a.m., children’s activities begin at 11 a.m., with money scramble at 2 p.m., and the Pine City Fire Dept. waterball event is at 1 p.m. The Pine City “Amazing Race” starts at 4 p.m. (advance registration required), and Pine City Sings is at 3 p.m. A street dance featuring the Drivin’ Wheels starts at 6:30 p.m. followed by fireworks at 10:15 p.m. Visit www.pinecitychamber. com or call the chamber at 320322-4040 for more information.
Medicare 101 Senior LinkAge Line is offering a free Medicare 101-Medicare Basics class at the Braham Event Center on Wednesday, June 27 from 5-7 p.m. The two-
JUNE 29 Pine City Civic Center golf tourney The Pine City Civic Center will host their annual golf tournament on Friday, June 29. Teams are encouraged to register early for the four-person scramble that begins with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Entry fee includes golf, cart and dinner. There will also be prizes and pre-games beginning at 12 p.m. Call 320-629-3848 for more information and to register.
JUNE 29 & 30 Arrowheads and Stone Tools The public is invited to this annual two day event at the Snake River Fur Post, Pine City, which showcases the craft of making spear points and arrowheads from rock. By shaping stone into sharp tools and projectiles, ancient people were able to hunt animals as big as mastodons. Watch as modern flint knappers demonstrate their skills on Friday, noon to 4 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 29 and 30. To learn more, call 320-629-6356 or email furpost@ mnhs.org.
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THURSDAY 6/21 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Pine City Senior Center: Senior Dining Site, 12:30 p.m. NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City SUNDAY 6/24 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. MONDAY 6/25 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. Yellow Ribbon Group: Pine City American Legion, 7 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church WEDNESDAY 6/27 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 Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine Center for the Arts, Pine City AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center THURSDAY 6/28 Pine City Council: 8 a.m., Pine Government Ctr., Pine City WINDOW-Domestic abuse support group: 6 p.m., Journey North Church, Pine City Pine County LGBT: 7 p.m. Hinckley City Hall Comm. Room
SENIOR DINING June 25 - 29 Monday: Oven fried chicken, whipped potatoes with gravy, peas and carrots, wheat bread, mandarin oranges Tuesday: Swiss steak, onion roasted potatoes, beets, wheat bread, Boston creme cake Wednesday: Shepard’s pie, lettuce salad, wheat dinner roll, apple crisp Thursday: Pork roast, red skinned potatoes with gravy, stewed tomatoes, wheat bread, fruit cocktail Friday: Baked chicken breast/ bun with lettuce and tomato, calico beans, cucumber salad, oatmeal chocolate chip cookie 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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Our dog gets particularly watchful about the time the sun goes down. She looks for the deer moving around the place, or the sandhill cranes or other crepuscular critters darting in and out of the weeds. Then she does her best to scare them away by barking her head off. Sometimes, though, I’m pretty sure she doesn’t see anything. She just feels like making a lot of noise. Anyhow, she started raising a ruckus the other night, so I was letting her out and trying not to let all the bugs in. I took a breath and then just had to go outside for a minute myself, Editor’s because the air was full of good earthy smell of Soapbox this growing things, cut grass, and just a hint of something Mike from the flowers my wife Gainor loves to plant around the house. It was the smell of summer, and it was a pretty fine thing. This summer is a bit bittersweet for me here at the newspaper, because we’re losing a guy whose name you’ve seen a lot in these pages. I first met Jesse Logan when he and his family came to town back in 2010. He was the new radio guy then, and we hit it off and got together from time to time to talk shop, and it was always more fun than you’d think. We started doing stuff on the radio, talking about the latest news stories, and I’m sure I helped Jesse improve his audio editing skills a lot by cutting out my stammering and stuttering. Then Jesse started writing sports for the Pioneer in 2012, and for the past six years has done an absolutely fantastic job. It’s a lot of work, and it takes dedication, organization and skill. It helps if you’re a strong writer and natural storyteller, and Jesse is both of those things. But what makes Jesse great at this work is his passion. He’s a fan of sports, a fan of the Dragons, and he loves to share his excitement with the reader. If a team was having troubles he wouldn’t sugarcoat it, but he sure preferred to write stories about the Dragons when they were on a roll. And there’s more to Jesse than sports, a lot more. I think you caught a hint of that if you read his beautiful story, “Decades of friendship help break down borders” about his wife Elizabeth’s connection with Cutu Martinez of Guatemala. He’s a man of deep faith, with a commitment to service. Now he and his family are moving closer to the Twin Cities for work. We wish them the best in their new home, but I know I speak for a whole lot of people in Pine City when I say that we’re grateful for all they’ve done here, we’ll miss them, and they’ll be welcome back anytime.
‘How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.’
To hear or not to hear A few months ago I had occasion to attend a seminar with two of my adult children. There were several presenters at the seminar, some with loud clear voices, some with soft unclear voices. Apparently my children were watching my On the Meandering reactions. way to our car when the seminar was with over, my son stopped Margaret me and in a stern voice said, “Mom, Margaret I know you didn’t hear half of what Marty was being said today. You must have your hearing tested.” He was so adamant, but only because he cares so much about my well-being. Why are we so slow about caving in to hearing aids? I know several people who put it off year after year, including myself. Is it the cost? Is it a sign we are aging? After that
‘Working outdoors, I realized what I had been missing—now I hear the various birds performing an amazing concert. My son is urging me to go outdoors after dark to listen to the frogs croaking and the coyotes howling.’ stern admonition from my son, I finally made an appointment with an audiologist. In the meantime, my brother, “Relic” Anderson, got a hearing aid and suddenly he was once again present in our conversations! That inspired me to proceed. I must say my audiologist was very patient with me; however, she talked me into a model which probably was more than I needed. If I press a little
button on the left one, it lowers the volume; if I press the button on the right side, it raises the volume. And they communicate with each other, so that both sides adjust accordingly. Technology! And mine are electrically recharged every night. The first day I had them, I was amazed at the loud sounds of flipping a light switch, a creak in the floor, my cat’s purring, etc. Working outdoors, I realized what I had been missing—now I hear the various birds performing an amazing concert. My son is urging me to go outdoors after dark to listen to the frogs croaking and the coyotes howling. And now, rather than asking my husband to turn up the volume on the TV, I find myself telling him to turn it down. I’m glad I relented and got hearing aids. On the other hand, when I remove them at night, the quietness is kind of a welcome relief.
Margaret Marty is a writer and poet who is delighted to be living in retirement on the Rock Creek farm where she grew up.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR No need for new city hall To the Editor: I have attended the two informational meetings for the City Hall Project. After sitting through the meetings, and talking to a couple of council members, I have this gut feeling that our city staff and council will be strongly pushing for a new city hall. I say this because of the original survey that was taken, 78 percent of that said to stay at the current location while only 22 percent said to build new. Both meetings I attended I came out feeling that the primary focus was to sell the new building project to the public. At the first meeting I asked about the result of this survey and why a new building was even being discussed. The reply to this question turned the survey results around that stated 52 percent said to remodel while 22 percent said to build new, so 74 percent of those surveyed said they wanted something done. All the estimated costs were explained versus building new and major remodeling. When looking at these figures it would seem logical to build rather than to remodel, but the hidden costs of this were not published, such as the land to buy to build this, the lost property tax revenue from the site, and maintenance and utility costs. Another part left out was staying at the current location, with improvements that the county was making and minimal remodeling and upgrading costs. Both county commissioners Steve Hallan and Josh Mohr were at these meetings explaining the costs and advantages of staying long term and the upgrades that they were planning and already approved. These costs should all be published for the public to see. I am curious as to why these figures were not there to see. Our city really needs to eliminate the debt on the water treatment plant, water tower and fire hall before spending money on a new building on which seems to be more of a want than a need. Whether the city stays, or moves the hall, the tax payers are still paying for the current government center regardless. It just seems the most logical decision would be to stay and do the minor upgrades. The current government center is a good, solid, historical building. Our city staff and council can function quite well out of this building for many years to come. Loren Skluzacek Pine City
Let’s make a difference To the Editor: I had a dream last night. I don’t know where it came from. But it was a very interesting dream. Let me begin by saying I really care about people. You probably do too. In my case, my career has been service-oriented. My dream inspired me to begin thinking about people again. Now that school is out, we see kids walking the
streets of our communities. It’s been a concern to me about what they will be doing this summer. Most parents are working so the children are left to themselves while Mom and Dad are working. There are a lot of electronics that keep our kids busy, but alone. There are a lot of children out there with too much time on their hands. So, I have this thought. I would ask you to think about it too. Proactive Parents and Karing Kids (PP&KK). We as parents need to teach our children to care about others. This skill does not come naturally. We are so busy with our lives, it’s difficult to think about those around us. But the reality is, there are those who need help, in particular our senior citizens. I’m not just concerned about the needs of these people, I’m concerned that the kids learn to care about others before they get caught up in the drug culture that is so prevalent. There are lots of programs for kids who have already gotten into trouble. We can get them to be thinking about others and do something about it ... now. Within the past couple of years, six faithful veterans took their own lives. Why? I’ve wondered again and again about how we as a community could help. Have you seen the list of drug related crimes in the papers? How do we reach them before bad stuff happens? I think we need to teach them to care by doing. Do we give our kids allowance? Do you send your kids to camp? Let’s teach them a new way to earn, by caring for the older ones who need a little or a lot of help. Carrying wood, mowing, doing dishes, vacuuming, gardening with others. The possibilities are endless. Kids need to be needed, and seniors have needs. Instead of fearing the generations, we can bring them together to trust one another and build relationships. What do you think? I think we can do it. If you are interested in talking about it, give me a call, and let’s get together to see what we can do. Are you disabled? Or a senior struggling to keep up with chores at your home? Hopefully we can help. My name is Nancy Bartel; my husband, Wally is a disabled vet. Fortunately, we are still able to keep up with our chores. Many are not. If you need help, or if you are willing to help someone, please call me at 651-233-8588, and let’s do this. Nancy Bartel Hinckley
Summer means extra fun To the Editor: This has been a special summer with a broad range of activities. One event that excited me was fishing. I had not gone for five years. I caught sunfish. That breed is fun to retrieve because they maneuver in all directions. If a very light rod is used it adds to the enjoyment. It is even more fun watching youngsters haul one in. I have plans to go again. Our area lakes produce greatly. This makes fishing far from boring. Dale Kuzel Pine City
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Condemning the Administration’s policy of forcibly separating children from their parents at border crossings as “abusive, unnecessary and un-American,” U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan announced that he will sign onto major new legislation to end the practice and speed the reunification of thousands of families that have been split apart. “Putting young children in cages is not border protection. It is child abuse, and it is time to put a stop District 8 to it,” Nolan stated. “As the Administration has freely admitted, this House terrible practice of throwing immigrant parents into the criminal Rick justice system, and their children into tents and cages for days and Nolan sometimes weeks, is meant to intimidate and instill fear in people who are already fleeing from terrible violence and repression in their home countries,” Nolan added. The bill is identical to California Senator Diane Feinstein’s “Keep Families Together Act,” being considered in the Senate. In short, the legislation would keep families together by prohibiting the Department of Homeland Security from separating children from their parents except in extraordinary circumstances. Religious leaders, business leaders, and organizations representing people from all walks of life have endorsed efforts to stop the Administration’s policy of separating children from their parents. Among others these include the Southern Baptist Convention, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, Presbyterian Church USA, Rev. Franklin Graham, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Bishop Eaton, Kids in Need of Defense, Human Rights First, American Civil Liberties Union, Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights, and major businesses including Airbnb and Microsoft. In another move against the Administration’s “zero tolerance” policy, Nolan has signed House Resolution 927, which condemns separation of immigrant children and parents and officially identifies the practice as “child abuse.”
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Accidental death while hunting barn rats in 1893 BY CAROL AASER NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM
10 Years Ago, 2008 Both the Courthouse Unit and Health and Human Services Unit agreed to Pine County’s 2008-09 contract offer, ending the threat of potential strike. Pine County Mayor Jane Robbins will be awarded the League of Minnesota Cities’ highest honor for an elected official, the CC Ludwig Award, on June 12 during an annual statewide conference in Rochester. Alexandra Johnson and Andrew Lutz are the 2008 recipients of the Pine City Tennis Foundation Scholarship. Johnson was a captain on the girls’ tennis team this year and will attend the University of Minnesota this fall. Lutz was a captain on the boys’ team and also advanced to the state competition in singles. He will attend Hamline University. Jeff and Vicki Flaherty had a problem. They had way too much extra land near their restaurant. So they decided a good way to fix the problem would be to build a cool new hangout in Pine City. Construction of a 12-lane bowling alley and kid “redemption area” (a place to play games and trade in tickets for prizes) will begin any day now, built right onto Reddog Billy’s Bar & Grill.
25 Years Ago, 1993
A barn full of animals, found abandoned on a farm near Askov, will cost Pine County $564. Sheriff Don Faulkner, dissatisfied with the way the case was handled, has developed a policy for future animal abuse and abandonment complaints. “I’m not pointing fingers,” the sheriff told the Pioneer last week. “This came up and we weren’t prepared. Now we will be.”
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With the recent drop in retail milk prices across the state, it is necessary to respond to several news stories, including coverage by the Minneapolis Star Tribune, the St. Paul Pioneer Press and the Twin Cities metropolitan media, that made claims that the new Minnesota Milk Premium Law which I chief authored will result in higher milk prices for consumers. The Pine City 3M plant celebrated 25 years of operation last week. The plant opened June 24, 1968, with 38 employees working three shifts, and today has 60 employees working two shifts. Wally Jewell and Lois Cornelius have worked at the plant since it opened. They, along with Larry Chalupsky, were honored for their long service Friday at a company dinner at Muffie’s. Jacqueline Schiburr has been awarded the 1993 Mora Medical Center scholarship of $500. She is the daughter of Douglas and Margaret Schiburr, Rush City. She will attend Anoka Ramsey Community College and the University of Minnesota and plans a career as a nurse practitioner.
50 years Ago, 1968 Laura Kester, Miss Pine County for 1967, placed among the ten semi-finalists of the Annual Miss Minnesota Pageant. Selected Miss Minnesota during the pageant was Mary Louise Williams of St. Anthony. Petty Officer First Class Richard Newton announced Tuesday that the Navy Recruiting office in Pine City will be permanently closed next Tuesday, June 25.
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A lovable lizard from 1993 Getting a kiss from a Savannah Monitor may have been more than Adam Evans bargained for when he attended a program by The Reptile Connection in the Pine City Community Room. The room was crowded with kids and parents, all oohing and aahing over the fascinating display of snakes and lizards. Brent Mielke, of the Reptile Connection, showed the different creatures and described their personalities, alleviating a lot of the common fears the audience had about reptiles. Sponsored by the Pine City Library, the program was the kick off for the summer reading program.
nize details for the collecting, loading, and weighing of the scrap metal. More adequate supplies of canned foods for civilian use have been assured through recent action of government war agencies which at the same time have moved to keep retail food prices of several commodities at present levels. Dads in the military service overseas can be sent V-mail pictures of children under one year of age or sons or daughters that were born after the father left the country, the War Department announces. Photographs must be limited in size to not more than one-third of the correspondence space on the V-mail form and must appear on the upper left portion of the correspondence space. But it may include the mother or some other person holding the child.
100 Years Ago, 1918 The primary elections, Monday, aroused more public interest than any other held in the county, and the vote was much the largest ever known at a primary election in the county, 3,250
men’s ballots being recorded. County Engineer Buckley is carrying his left arm in a sling because of a broken arm as a result of having his auto run into on the Federal road near the Mrs. Wm. Daley place, south of town, last Friday evening. There were two more similar accidents in that locality on the nights following, in one of which an elderly lady was severely cut, we understand.
125 Years Ago 1893 Geo Perkins went down to Minneapolis Saturday of last week to attend the funeral of a young friend who was accidentally shot Friday, the preceding day. The shooting was an accident and was done while shooting rats in a barn. Miss Georgia Buttrick, owner of the Millinery Store, has received a new line of ready trimmed hats and you may leave your hats to be trimmed. Everything is kept in a first class Millinery Store.
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Spring is the time of year when home buyers, sellers and real estate professionals are busy making deals. Unfortunately, crooks are also busy trying to get their hands on the money that is exchanged in these real estate deals. Minnesota Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman is warning home buyers and sellers, as well as real estate professionals, about a wire transfer scam that targets real estate closings. The Commerce Department is currently investigating several Minnesota real estate transactions in which hundreds of thousands of dollars were diverted and stolen as a result of fraudulent wire transfer instructions received via fake emails. “This scam has been spreading around the country and now it’s begun to hit Minnesotans,” said Rothman, whose agency regulates the real estate industry in the state. “Crooks are hacking into computers, getting private information about real estate transactions and using it to rip people off. We want to stop these thefts and make sure Minnesotans are on guard against fraud when they buy their dream homes.” This is how the scam typically works: To get information about upcoming real estate closings, crooks hack into the computers or email accounts of real estate professionals. This may be done by sending an email containing an attachment or link that, when opened, downloads malware that lets the crooks gain access to the computer or email account. As a closing date approaches and arrangements are made to wire funds to the sellers, the scammers send a bogus email to the closing agent with a “last minute” change in instructions to send the money to
a different account. The email, which purports to be from the seller’s title company, looks legitimate and often contains accurate details about the transaction. Once the funds are unwittingly wired to the fraudulent account, the money is quickly withdrawn, never to be seen again. It is suspected that many of these criminals are operating from overseas, and the Commerce Department is working with other law enforcement agencies. For a safe and successful real estate closing, the Commerce Department offers the following tips: • Never send financial information via email, unless it is encrypted. • Never wire money for a real estate transaction based only on an email. • Confirm all money transfer instructions, preferably in person or through a trusted and independently-verified phone number. Don’t rely on a phone number or website address in an email. • Be suspicious of any “last minute” changes in payment instructions. • Do not open an attachment or link in an email unless you are absolutely sure who sent it to you. It may contain malware that allows a hacker access to your computer. • Practice good computer protection. Regularly change your passwords and make sure your computer’s operating system, browser and security software are up-to-date. If you have a question or concern about a real estate issue, contact the Commerce Department’s Consumer Services Center by email at consumer.protection@ state.mn.us or by phone at 651-539-1600 or 800-657-3602 (Greater Minnesota).
Ask a Trooper BY SGT. NEIL DICKENSON MINNESOTA STATE PATROL
When I learned to drive 50 Q: years ago, my Driver’s Ed teacher instructed me to pull into
the intersection on a green light, even when there was oncoming traffic, to attempt to make a left turn. I still practice this, green arrows or not. I actually asked a driver’s test person at the DMV office about this and was told I am correct, you are supposed to Ask A pull into the intersection. HowTrooper ever, it drives (no pun intendNeil Dickenson ed) me crazy when people sit at a green light and stay out of the intersection, causing only that one car to get through the green light, leaving many other cars behind them to wait for another green light.
What was taught 50 years ago A: is still being taught today according to the Minnesota Driver’s Manual. Signaling is for the purpose of communicating to other motorists what you (as a driver) are going to do. Some drivers signal their turns too late or don’t signal their turns at all. When attempting to make a left turn at an intersection, the manual reads: • When waiting to make a left turn at a green traffic light with oncoming traffic, position the car into the intersection where your body appears even with the curb line. The only opportunity to make a left turn may occur when the green light changes to yellow. • While waiting to turn, keep your wheels straight and your foot on the brake. If your vehicle is struck from the rear, you will be less likely to be pushed into oncoming traffic. • Continue signaling until you begin your turn. • Do not make sudden turns from the wrong lane of traffic. • Watch for traffic or obstacles in
the road you plan to enter. • Always finish your turn in the correct lane. • If the car ahead of you is signaling for a left turn, slow down and prepare to stop. Remember, Minnesota law requires a driver to signal their intention to turn continuously during your turn at least 100 feet prior to the turn. In some cases, signaling 100 feet might not be good enough. Each driver must determine for each circumstance how far ahead of time they should signal. Using our signals consistently and correctly can aid in avoiding many crashes, some of which may be serious or fatal. Also, make it a habit to periodically check all the lights on your vehicle and replace them when needed.
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Michael Duane Matson, 37, of Lino Lakes, was charged on June 18 with six counts of felony criminal sexual conduct for allegedly raping a vulnerable adult woman on June 14. According to the criminal complaint, a mother reported to the Pine County Sheriff’s Office that her daughter was a vulnerable adult and had been raped. The victim has been diagnosed with mild mental retardation, and has been under court-ordered guardianship since 2012. The victim told deputies that she knows Matson through a mutual acquaintance. She said she called Matson that morning for a ride and that he picked her up at her house and drove her to his house in Pine City. She said that at Matson’s house, she went in to use the bathroom, and when she came out of the bathroom Matson was in his bedroom and told the victim to come in. She told him no. She said he then grabbed her by her arm and dragged her into the bedroom and began removing her clothing. She said she told Matson to stop seven times, and also told him to let her go, but he did not. She said she was scared. She said that after he was done she put on her clothes and told him she wanted to go home. The victim was brought to the hospital
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where she was evaluated for sexual assault, and reported pelvic discomfort and had bruising, scratching and redness on her right arm. Matson was arrested and brought to Pine County Jail. Investigators report that after Matson was informed of his rights he said that he knew the victim was under guardianship, and had picked up the victim and brought her to his house to wait for her brother to go to Walmart. He said that while they were there he had consensual sexual intercourse with the victim. Matson was charged with two counts of felony first degree criminal sexual conduct, two counts of felony second degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of felony third degree criminal sexual conduct. Matson has two separate prior convictions for second degree criminal sexual assault dating from 2009 and 2010.
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Crops look good despite late spring Gardeners grapple with bolting vegetables
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The long winter and late April snowstorm made for a late start to spring planting for area farmers. “In the beginning, I was terribly nervous with the late spring. The late April snow looked ugly,” said John Swanson, Federated Co-op Agronomist based out of Ogilvie. Fortunately, in May it finally warmed up and there was a dry spell that allowed farmers to plant small grains and corn quickly without cold or wet weather delays. They were able to then move right into soybean planting and get it done in a timely manner. Swanson said that crops were slow to emerge in some fields due to heavy clay or where it was too dry. However, when the rains came the crops emerged. He has heard of crop damage in the Grasston area from Canada Geese and Whooping Cranes. He added, “As a whole, I have not seen any insect problems and the crops are looking fantastic and ahead of schedule.” Rick Stromberg agreed. He farms south of Mora and is a Pioneer Hybrid sales representative. He said that it started out slow with a late snow af-
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Farmers across the region are finding that problems caused by the late spring have been balanced by good conditions otherwise, though much could happen between now and harvest.
ter a hard and long winter. Farmers thought that it would be a late spring. When May arrived and the sun came out things changed fast. “They went 110 percent. Things went great. The farmers that I work with were always in a good mood and happy.” said Stromberg. He added, “I’ve always said that I’ll take a drought in the spring if we can have rain in July
and August.” In order to have enough time for crops to reach physiological maturity by fall a goal has been to have corn reach at least knee high by the fourth of July. Swanson said that much of this year’s corn was knee high already in mid-June. “If we get rain, it could be chest or even shoulder high by the fourth. The potential is high, but we need rain. If
it does not rain, the yields won’t be as high as in previous years,” he concluded. There is a long time to go before this crop is in the bin. However, the crops certainly are off to a good start. The recent heat and rains will help a lot to keep crops growing towards the high yields that farmers have enjoyed in good years.
Students build work skills Secondary students from schools in Pine City, Pine County Transition Program (PCTP), Hinckley-Finlayson, VISION and East Central competed in the eighth annual Pine County Work Skills Day. Local business people judge student performance in a variety of events, including Interviewing, Problem-Solving, and Job Applcations. Pictured are Jaylynn Maurstad-Rock of Pine City High School and Tom Baker of East Central High School completing online applications.
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The spring of 2018 was ‘Bolting is not very “spring-like” for gardeners. It began with a when plants winter that wouldn’t leave grow along followed by a few nice cool days that are the type of normally and conditions that cool-season then, rather vegetables thrive on. However, then things seemed abruptly, send to jump right into summer with temperatures in the up a tall stalk high 80s. These may prove and begin to to be a problem in the vegetable garden. The problem is flower.’ early bolting! It affects spinach, lettuce, radish and onions the most. Bolting is when plants grow along normally and then, rather abruptly, send up a tall stalk and begin to flower. Bolting is a normal process of plants maturing and producing seed to complete the life cycle of the plant. It happens when the cool days of spring turn to warm days of summer. Day length is a significant trigger for bolting and its normal for it to occur when day length begins to shorten in late June. The stress of drought and hot weather confuse the plant and can trigger bolting earlier than normal. Bolting spinach, lettuce and radish tend to occur to the entire crop simultaneously. Bolting can be postponed by providing ample and even watering which can extend the harvest. However, once the process begins, there is little a gardener can do to reverse it. The produce turns bitter or woody and is destined for compost. In onions, bolting is sporadic. Some plants will bolt and form a flower head. Others in the same planting can keep growing and bulb-up normally. Breaking off the flower head of a bolting onion will slow down the process. However, the onion will quit growing and will not bulb-up. Bolting onions, unlike other crops, are useable but should be used as soon as possible. Onions grown from seed or transplants are less prone to bolting than ones grown from onion sets. Large, quarter-sized, sets are more prone to bolting than small, dime-sized, bulbs. The place and time that a gardener has the most influence on bolting is at the point of purchasing seed or sets and at planting time. When purchasing seed look for varieties that are less prone to bolting. Spinach is the most challenging of them all. Spinach varieties are often described in seed catalogs as “slow bolt” or bolt resistant”. Lettuce and radish varieties are usually described as “heat resistant” or “heat tolerant”. Planting more than one variety and successive plantings 2-3 weeks apart will help one to get more produce from all of these crops. Onion sets are the easiest and least expensive way to start onions, but often result in more bolting. Sets were started from seed the previous season so they truly are in their second season when we plant them. Onion seeds are best started indoors in early February and then transplanted as soon as the garden can be worked. Transplants purchased either by mail-order or at a garden center were started from seed in the present season, usually in a warm, Southern climate. They are always more expensive. They can be hard to find and once purchased should be planted as soon as possible. But they rarely bolt. Planting cool-season crops early enables one to take full advantage of the cool temperatures and the long days that cool-season vegetables thrive on. They all tolerate frost and can germinate in soil temperatures in the 40-45-degree range. In light sandy or loamy sandy soils this is late April. For cold clay soil it may be early May. Many prime days of growing are lost when cool season vegetables are planted in late May or in June.
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Where the wild things are A mama deer nurses her fawn in the backyard of a Pine City area home. Backyards can be a busy place when black bears, opossums, squirrels and other wild things parade through on a daily basis.
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Twenty-six members of the Pine City High School Trap Shooting team traveled to Alexandria on June 18 to compete in the Minnesota State High School Clay Target League State Championship.
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Twenty-six members of the Pine City High School Trap Shooting team traveled to Alexandria on June 18 to compete in the Minnesota State High School Clay Target League State Championship. Individuals and teams competed in three divisions in Class 8A – Novice, Junior Varsity and Varsity. Each athlete shot 100 rounds. Kaia Leibel tied for first in the junior varsity female category, shooting an 86 out of 100 clays. She lost in a tiebreaker to Caitlin Spanovich of Lakeville North. Alex Houle, who shot one perfect round of 25, finished 12th in the JV division out of 181 males with an 89. Overall, team members hit 74 percent of targets and did an excellent job of representing their school against some very tough competition. State tournament leading scorers for the Dragons: 1 Alex Houle 89 2 Blake Hall 88 3T Kaia Leibel 86 3T Justin Stolp 86 5T Cody Patzoldt 84 5T Devin Willert 84 5T Alex Wimmer 84 8 Hunter Carl 82 9T Parker Sell 81 9T Jacob Goodner 81 9T Garrett Rehn 81 Team Total: Novice 279, Jr. Varsity 412, Varsity 426 Team Rank: Novice 12, Jr. Varsity 9, Varsity 15 Team High Gun Female: Novice - Megan Duchene (70), Jr. Varsity - Kaia Leibel (86), Varsity - Morgan Drevecky (77) Team High Gun Male: Novice - Alex Johnson (72), Jr. Varsity - Alex Houle (89), Varsity - Blake Hall (88)
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Three local athletes will represent the Pine City High School Trap Shooting Team at US High School Clay Target League National Championships July 12-15 in Mason, Michigan. Hunter Carl, Justin Stolp and Alex Wimmer qualified during the 2018 spring season. All three also shot at the Minnesota State High School Clay Target League championships held in Alexandria on June 18. Hunter has been a leader on the team for four years and is the lone senior. Justin led the team in scoring this year, and Alex consistently scored in 80 percent range. The three are shown with coach George Johnson accepting scholarship checks from the Pine County Thunderin’ Toms.
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Alex Houle scored a perfect 25 at the Minnesota State High School Clay Target League championships in Alexandria on June 18. Alex was one of 26 Pine City High School Trap Team members who made the trek to the state competition. Alex achieved the perfect score in his fourth round at the tournament.
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NEWSLINE Kettle River woman injured in crash
A single-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 35 resulted in the driver being injured and transported to Mercy Hospital with injuries described as non life-threatening. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Paula Jean Gray, 52, of ettle River was driving a Honda CR-V on I-35 on June 14 and pulling a trailer behind her when the trailer started to sway. This caused her vehicle to run off the road and strike trees. Gray was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, and alcohol was not involved.
Salmonella outbreak tied to Ruby’s Pantry frozen chicken
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and local health departments are investigating at least four cases of salmonellosis affecting one Minnesota resident and three Wisconsin residents. All four of the patients received frozen breaded chicken products at a Ruby’s Pantry pop-up location before their illnesses. Specifically, a raw breaded chicken product that may look fully cooked was distributed to Ruby’s Pantry patrons without cooking instructions or labels stating that the product was raw. Anyone who received any unlabeled chicken products from any Ruby’s Pantry location is advised to either discard any remaining product or cook it to an internal temperature of 165oF. These products may be raw even if they appear cooked. A list of all Wisconsin and Minnesota cities with a Ruby’s Pantry pop-up location can be found here: Find a Pop-Up Pantry Location Near You. Ruby’s Pantry is cooperating with investigators and has voluntarily agreed to not distribute any unlabeled chicken products. • Raw chicken products can be contaminated with Salmonella or other pathogens. When handling raw chicken products, it is important to take steps to protect you and your family. The following tips are recommended for the safe handling of raw poultry: • Wash hands and surfaces often when handling raw poultry. • Separate raw meats and poultry from other foods in the refrigerator. • Refrigerate or freeze raw poultry promptly after purchasing. • Cook all raw poultry to an internal temperature of 165oF. • Always follow manufacturer’s instructions provided on product packaging. • Place cooked poultry on a clean plate or platter before serving. • Report suspected food poisoning to your local health department. For additional information regarding safe handling of raw breaded chicken products, see the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Food Safety webpage: The Raw Story (PDF). Salmonellosis is caused by Salmonella bacteria that are spread by eating or drinking contaminated food or water, or by direct or indirect contact with fecal matter from infected people or animals. Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pains, fever and vomiting that lasts for several days. Bloodstream infections can occur, but are rare, and can be quite serious in the very young and older peo-
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Warrant Resolution Day June 27
Those with an outstanding warrant in Pine or Chisago counties shouuld be aware that Chisago County and Pine County Warrant Resolution Day will be held Wednesday, June 27. Participants can check in beginning at 1:30 p.m. with court administration at the third floor counter of the Chisago County Government Center, 313 N. Main St., Center City. The event will be held from 2-4 p.m.
Mental health line changing
As of June 30, 2018, Crisis Connection will no longer be providing crisis hotline services. It is important for the public to know that the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will continue to be available without interruption at 800273-TALK (8255). In addition, Minnesota has had and will continue to have 24/7 crisis services available across the state, available both by phone and in person. If someone is having a mental health crisis, services are available by calling their county’s crisis phone number. A list of numbers can be found at mn.state/dhs/crisis, or, in the metro area, call **CRISIS (274747) from a mobile phone. (This mobile phone service will soon be available statewide.) Finally, text crisis services are available 24/7 by texting MN to 741741. The Minnesota Department of Human Services expects no interruption in Gambling Help Line services, also managed by Crisis Connection. Likewise, the Department of Agriculture is also committed to continuing Farm and Rural Helpline for the people of Minnesota.
MnDOT to make rural stop signs more visible to drivers
The Minnesota Department of Transportation wants motorists to notice stop signs and stop lights more to reduce crashes at intersections. The agency will apply reflective red metal strips on nearly 1,000 stop sign posts and fluorescent yellow tape at 101 traffic signal lights across the state this summer. “We think these two low-cost ways to make stop signs and stop lights more visible will help reduce crashes at these higher risk intersections,” said Derek Leuer, traffic safety engineer. The stop sign project will be implemented this summer on locally owned roads that intersect with two-lane, twoway state highways. The highways chosen are considered moderate and high risk crash corridors. The reflective red strips will be installed on the stop sign post directly beneath the stop sign. Rural intersection crashes are a serious issue in Minnesota, according to Leuer. From 2008 to 2012, there were 533 serious and fatal injury crashes at rural state highway intersections. “This project aims to reduce those fatal and serious injury crashes in the state by making the stop signs more visible to motorists,” he said. “Fatal
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Traveling exhibit celebrates water
Through July 15, Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park will have on display a traveling exhibit from the Wisconsin Historical Society. This exhibit, “Great Lakes Small Streams: How Water Shapes Wisconsin”, explores Wisconsin’s long relationship with water and the impact humans have had on our vast waterways. The traveling exhibit will be enhanced with local photos and items provided by the Burnett County Historical Society which showcase how the lakes and streams in our county have been used over the years, beginning with the Ojibwe and Fur Traders over two centuries ago down to the present day. The dates of the traveling exhibit overlap the Yellow River Echoes event (June 22-24), the Booya (June 23), Full Moon Program (June 27), and Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast (July 1) giving people one more reason to attend these special summer events. General Admission to the historical park will include this traveling exhibit at no additional charge. Members of the Burnett County Historical Society may view this exhibit for free. The Forts is open Wednesday-Sunday, 10am – 4pm. For additional information, refer to www.TheForts.org or call 715-866-8890.
Renaissance Fest rewards scholars
The Minnesota Renaissance Festival is rewarding excellence by offering one free ticket to every Honor Roll student. Participating is easy - Honor Roll students have already done the work. Honor Roll students will need only to bring a copy of their achievement to the festival box office on one of the first three weekends of the festival to receive their one free ticket. The Renaissance Scholars promotion will run weekends one through three of the 2018 Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Honor Roll students are encouraged to join them for a day of fun at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival.
Steans Bank named top performer
American Banker magazine has once again named Stearns Bank the top
performing bank in the nation among banks with $2 to $10 billion in assets. The ranking is based on a three-year average return on equity. Stearns Bank earned the top spot in 2017 as well. The bank rankings were released in the June 2018 issue of American Banker magazine. In that issue, the publication also discussed the ongoing challenges banks are facing when it comes to keeping brick and mortar branches open. It noted that many of the top-performing banks, such as Stearns Bank, are finding new ways to balance cost control with attracting new deposits. “At Stearns Bank, we are meeting those challenges head on,” said Stearns Bank President Kelly Skalicky. “With each new challenge, we find tremendous opportunity to grow and diversify our SBA loans and equipment financing through innovation and just plain hard work... The entire team at Stearns Bank is committed to success, and we are honored to be recognized by American Banker magazine for the hard work we do every day for our customers.” StearnsConnect is one example of Stearns Bank’s new digital offerings. An online and mobile banking app, StearnsConnect gives customers fast and simple access to all of their financial accounts and the ability to do any transaction at any time, from any device. “It is because of all of the employees at Stearns Bank that we earned this designation as a top performing bank,” said CEO Norm Skalicky.
DNR cautions lakeshore property owners about hydraulic jets
DNR cautions lakeshore property owners about using hydraulic jets Using hydraulic jets to get rid of “muck” or to uproot aquatic plants in public waters is illegal, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “We remind lakeshore property owners that just because you can buy a hydraulic jet does not make them legal to use in all situations,” said Jon Hansen, aquatic plant management consultant. “You may not use them in any way that disturbs the lake bottom or destroys rooted aquatic plants,” Aquatic plants help keep water clean and fish populations healthy. Misusing hydraulic jets can destroy fish habitat and muddy the water. Hydraulic jets, including products like HydroSweep, Aqua Blaster, Aqua Thruster and Aquasweep, can resemble a fan or trolling motor contained in a short tube and create strong currents of moving water. These products are often advertised to control or remove “muck” and “weeds” from a lake bottom; however, using hydraulic jets in this manner is not allowed in Minnesota. A person may legally operate a hydraulic jet if it is placed high enough off the lake bed so that it does not disturb the bottom or destroy rooted aquatic plants. It should be directed upward toward the water’s surface, which can prevent dead vegetation and duckweed from collecting around docks and boat lifts. Any displacement of sediment or removal of aquatic plants as a result of operating a hydraulic jet would be deemed a violation and may result in a fine. Aquatic plant regulations and a guide to aquatic plants can be found at mndnr. gov/shorelandplants. For information on DNR water permits, visit mndnr. gov/permits.
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the Twin Cities,” Schueller noted. Another favorite event – the Amazing Race – starts at 4 p.m. and a community street dance begins at 6:30 p.m. with music from The Drivin’ Wheels. “The Drivin Wheels play a little of everything, but they have a little more of that country music, which was requested by some of our regulars,” Schueller said. “We’re excitPHOTO PROVIDED ed for that.” A fireworks The country-rock sound of The show funded by Drivin Wheels will perform at the local businesses Freedom Fest street dance. will end this day of excitement with a bang starting at 10:15 p.m.. But Freedom Fest isn’t over yet. Solid Rock in the Park will bring faith and great music together in Robinson Park from 1 - 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 1. And final event of the weekend begins at 7 p.m. in the Pine City High School Auditorium where the city will say farewell to outgoing royalty and crown the 2018 Pine City Ambassadors. For more information visit http://www.pinecitychamber.com/chamber-event/freedom-fest-schedule/.
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WATER: High water causes trouble on area roadways FROM PAGE 1
‘Here is why we say “TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN” when it comes to going around the road closed barricades,” the Pine County Sheriff’s Office wrote on it’s Facebook page. “tay out of the flooded road areas whether barricades are up or not. Thank you.” The Minnesota Department of Transportation also sent out a press release to remind all motorists that driving through moving water is dangerous. It is unlawful to drive through areas where roads are barricaded. Vehicles can be swept away in only several inches of moving water. The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office reported poor road conditions in the southeastern part of the county, and water over the roadway by the Nemadji River on Highway 23, and certain roads became impassable. There was a large wash
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Kimberly J. Whaley of Pine City was among the 3,874 North Dakota State University students to be placed on the spring 2018 dean’s list. Elizabeth Elliott of Pine City and Nathan Sutton of Hinckley have been named to the dean’s list at Southwest Minnesota State University for their achievement during the 2018 spring semester of study. Abigail Engelstad of Mooreton, Logan Hooker of Sandstone and Jennifer Rensvold of Hinckley have been named to the Minnesota State University Moorhead dean’s list in recognition of academic achievement, spring semester 2018. St. Cloud Technical & Community College congratulates Brett Koehnle of Pine City for academic achievement, spring semester 2018. Meghan Boster of Braham was named to the dean’s list at Gustavus Adolphus College for the semester ending in May 2018. Having earned a 4.0 grade point average, Sadie Rae Peterson of Brook Park received highest honors for spring 2018 semester at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Pine City student Lindsey Kline, Sociology and Anthropology majors, was among the 520 students to graduate with bachelor of arts degrees from Gustavus Adolphus College during the school’s annual commencement exercises on Sunday, June 2. The University of Wisconsin-River Falls spring semester dean’s list has been released. Area students honored include Askov resident Olivia Moon, Brook Park resident Hailey Hippen and Pine City resident Hannah Zimmerman. St. Cloud State University has announced the names of students whose academic achievement placed them on the 2018 spring semester dean’s list. To be eligible for the honor, the following local students earned a grade point average of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale: Brook Park residents Holly Guerin, Jeremy Kubat and Coleman Lombard; Pine City residents Jacob Barstad, Jaysa Saumer and Shelby Sim. Having earned a 3.5 or better grade point average, Gracie LeBrun of Pine City earned Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Academic All-Conference honors for the winter and spring seasons as a member of the University of Northwestern women’s tennis team.
Please join us in celebrating Wally and Jane Connaker’s 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 30, 4-8 p.m., at the Pine City Country Club, 10413 Golf Course Rd. SW, Pine City. No gifts please. No local invitations sent.
MILITARY U.S. Air Force Airman Zane W. Draper graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Draper is the son of Tracy R. Draper of Harris, and grandson of Cheryl J. Husby of Duluth, and Richard F. Draper of Aitkin. He is a 2017 graduate of Rush City High School, Rush City.
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Pokegama Lake Association awards Long Lake Conservation Camp scholarships The Pokegama Lake Association has again awarded conservation camp scholarships to three Pine City 5th graders. The PLA provides text books for an ecology class which is included in their curriculum. They then write essays and draw pictures from the information learned. The top three are selected (plus three alternates). The scholarships were awarded by Marietta Jacobson from the PLA on June 6 at the 5th-grade awards assembly. The winners are Alayna Nelson, Beau Hegge, and Rachel Brown; with alternates Bryer Berube, Macie Babolik and Charlie Ausmus. The camp is in July at the Long Lake Conservation Camp near Palisade, Minnesota. Congratulations to the winners.
Graduates The University of Minnesota Crookston recently announced Page Ellen Trana of Rush City is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources. The College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, commencement ceremony was held on May 12. Graduating as one of 12 Webster Scholars was Cassandra Leigh Otte with a degree in Psychology, minor in Biology, Cum Laude. Cassandra is the daughter of Jennifer Walz and Lloyd Otte Jr., formerly of Pine City. Cassandra is the granddaughter of Alan and Jan Walz of Rush City and Jan Griffin of Hopkins. Jason Malone and Ellie Malone also attended to celebrate this special occasion. Twenty graduates from December 2017 and May 2018 at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point have been honored with the James H. Albertson Medallion, the highest recognition of student achievement at the university. These students also won the Chancellor’s Leadership Award. Less than one percent of each academic year’s graduating class earns the Medallion. Taylor Nelson of Pine City majored in health science and pre-occupational therapy. She was a member of the National Society for Leadership and Success, Phi Kappa Phi honor society, Colleges against Cancer and Red Cross Club. She served as a community adviser and Pointer Pal in the residence halls and volunteered with Labor of Love and Make a Difference Day. She graduated in December 2017 with summa cum laude honors and is the daughter of Tami and Mark Nelson.
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William ‘Bill’ McManus
William “Bill” McManus of Pine City died Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul at the age of 80. Bill was a Cretin High School class of 1955 graduate. He retired from Unisys after 35 years. He was a golfer, pilot and woodworker. Bill was an executive director of the Cross Lake Water and Sewer District, and an original member of the board. He was part of the Wednesday morning Mustard Seed Gang at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, a founding member of the Immaculate Conception Men’s group, and played in numerous golf leagues over many years. He is preceded in death by his parents George and Helen McManus; twin sons Andrew and Damian McManus; and brother Michael McManus. Bill is survived by his wife Denise of Pine City; children: James (Sara Kerr) McManus of St. Paul, Maureen McManus of Mora, John McManus of Woodbury, Megan (Michael) Kiemen of Cottage Grove, and Michael McManus of St. Paul; seven grandchildren: Luke, Seamus, Jack, Mariah, Ian, Marissa and Ella; brother Tom McManus of St. Paul; sisters Marianne (Jim) Tracy of Pine City, Katie McManus of St. Paul; many other relatives and friends. Monsignor Aleksander Suchan celebrated Mass of Christian Burial for Bill on Monday, June 18, 2018, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pine City. The interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel. FuneralAndCremationService.com
Jason G. Lindman
Jason G. Lindman passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Jason died as a
result of a motorcycle accident at the age of 34. Funeral services for Jason will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 22, 2018, at Swanson Chapel. A time for family and friends to gather will be held one hour prior to the service. Full obituary next week. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com
A Celebration of Life will be planned for family and friends at a later date. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Rush City – Olson Chapel. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com
Marie A. Paulson
Gordon Waldhoff Gordon Waldhoff of Harris passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018, at his home at the age of 70. Gordy was born June 11, 1947, to Clifford and Irene (Roush) Waldhoff in Rush City. He lived his life in Harris and attended school in North Branch. At the age of 16, he enlisted in the United States Navy and spent four years serving his country. Gordy met and married Patricia Fitch in 1970 and their son Dylan was born. Gordy worked as a machinist doing tool and die at Branch Mfg. in North Branch until he retired. He enjoyed many hobbies, most enjoyably, collecting and working with agates. He also loved gardening, woodworking and smoking meats, all of which he was very good at. He is preceded in death by his parents Clifford and Irene Waldhoff. Gordy is survived by his life partner Karen Nelson of Harris; son Dylan Waldhoff of Braham; grandchildren Elijah Waldhoff and Olivia Waldhoff; brother Jerry Waldhoff of Anderson, Alaska; extended family; step-children: Jennifer (Terry) Kugler, Joel Nelson, Jason (Dawn) Nelson all of Rush City, Juliana Nelson of Grantsburg, Wisconsin.; grandchildren Breanna (Alex) Awada, Josh (Jazmyn) Nelson, Jordan Nelson, Sydnie Kelly, Shelby Cummings, Jenna Nelson, Brody Fiene, Charlie Fiene, Summer Nelson, Skylar Nelson and Chloe Nelson; great-grandchildren Jeriko Nelson and Zayn Awada.
Marie Paulson passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at Gracepointe Crossing in Cambridge at the age of 78. Marie Artemise Froehlke was born on Oct. 6, 1939, t Lawrence and Hilto d (Bredy) Froelke in da B Beloit, Wisconsin. Marie g grew up in Rush City a after graduating and f from high school, went t work for 3M. Marie to m Barry Paulson and met t two were married in the 1 1969 and resided in Pine C City. In 1971, Marie was d diagnosed with multiple s sclerosis and decided to l leave 3M at that time. D to the progression Due o MS, Marie went into of the nursing home in 1995 where she resided until her death. Marie was well known for her optimism and zest for life despite her circumstances. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Marie is preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Hilda Froelke and brother Frank Froelke. She is survived by her husband Barry Paulson of Pine City; son Jim Paulson of Stacy; sisters Brenda Froelke of Woodbury and Audrey (Joe) Emer of Birchwood, Wisconsin; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A memorial visitation was held from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at the Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel. FuneralAndCremationService.com
WORSHIP GUIDE Church of Christ 815 7th St. SW, Pine City 10 a.m. Bible Study 11 a.m. Worship Service 4 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible Study. Contact: Greg Douvier 320-420-1302
Grasston Baptist Church 402 N. Oak St. Grasston, MN 55030 wwåw.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 in Robinson Park all summer Sunday NIGHTS 5-6PM Pastors Julie & Brad Samuelson P.O. Box 164 PC 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 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 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.
Henriette Community Church (Free Methodist) One mile North of Henriette on HWY 107 • 320-679-4875 Pastor Marvin Miller Sunday School, 9:00a.m.; Sunday morning Worship, 10:15 a.m. Hinckley Seventh Day Adventist 550 1st St. NE, Hinckley 320-384-6167 Pastor: Carlos Rodriguez Services, Saturday, 11 a.m. Fellowship lunch 1st and 3rd Saturday following services.
Hope Lutheran Church Grasston Dean Oelfke, Pastor 320-396-3925 hopelutherangrasston.org Sunday Worship Service 11am Holy Communion first and third Sundays and festival days. Hustletown Community Church Non-denominational 17945 Blue Jay Ln. Pastor Bruce Thompson 320-225-9231 Sunday School, 10:15 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.
Living Hope Christian Center Pastor Jeremy Langmade Assembly of God 11914 Fairway Rd. SW, Pine City ¾ mile West of I-35 on Pokegama Lake Road 320-629-6136 Livinghopepinecity@gmail.com Sunday Mornings: Life Class 9 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m. Living Water Fellowship 915 W. 8th St. Rush City, MN Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Call 320-358-3818 for weekly Bible studies and youth activities.
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
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 Worship: 9:00 a.m. Thursday Worship: 5:30 p.m. Children of Joy Summer camps: Call Lauren at ext 207 Picnic Church at Robinson Park: 6 p.m. Wednesdays (June 20 & 27; July 11, 18, and 25; August 8 and 15)
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 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 Meeting at 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.org Zion Lutheran Church 410 Main St. S, Pine City Worship 9 a.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Growing in Grace Preschool Mon-Wed- Fri a.m. Pastor Glen Kleppe 320-629-3683
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SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #578 PINE CITY, MINNESOTA 55063 Monday, May 14, 2018 @ 6:30 P.M. Pine City District Office Board Room “Preparing Our Students for the Future” The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District No. 578, Pine City, Minnesota, was held at the Pine City District Office Board Room on Monday, May 14, 2018 for the purpose of conducting regular board business. Chairman Peterson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Upon Roll Call, the following members were present: Candice Ames, Alicia Ascheman, Lisa Nos-Tollefson, Dan Peterson, Wendy Leibel. Wally Connaker, Tim Geisler. Absent: None Also present was Superintendent Annette K. Freiheit. Motion by Ames second by Leibel and carried unanimously to approve the agenda. Positive Happenings/Presentations/Open Forum: Early Childhood Education Staff ~ Brietta Clementson, Morgan Peterson, & Donell Berube - Update on programs Career Day - Eric Wicktor & Samantha Duerschmidt & students, Emily Wimmer & Krystal Iverson. (Post High School Credentialing for All) Motion by Ames second by Ascheman and carried unanimously to approve the consent agenda. (a) Approve the April 9, 2018 bills to date as listed. (c) Approve the following electronic fund transfers: Date Amount Transfer from Transfer to Description 4/19/2018 $ 1,000,000.00 MN TRUST STEARNS BANK PAYROLL /CASH FLOW 4/30/2018 $ 750,000.00 MN TRUST STEARNS BANK PAYROLL/CASH FLOW The administration recommends that the School Board approve the resignation of the following staff: (d) Diane Engelstad, NHS Advisor, effective 6/7/18. (e) Danielle Allen, Elementary Secretary, effective 6/9/18. (f) Johanna Johnson, Secondary SPED Teacher, effective 6/8/18. (g) Michelle Jansen, Secondary Art Teacher, effective 6/8/18. The administration recommends that the School Board approve the employment of the following staff: (h) Kristi Davis, NHS Advisor, (Step 3), at an annual rate of $1,344, effective 7/1/18. (i) Danielle Oslin, LD Teacher, (Step 2, Lane 1), at an annual salary of $39,099, effective 8/22/18. (j) Brenda Feigum, DCD Teacher, (Step 6, Lane 1), at an annual salary of $44,810, effective 8/22/18. (k) Trent Herold, Secondary Math Teacher, (Step 5, Lane 1), at an annual salary of $43,382, effective 8/22/18. (l) Deanna Jahnz, changing from Kindergarten Teacher to Peer Coach, effective 8/22/18. (m) Alex Sundly, LD Teacher, (Step 4, Lane 2), at an annual salary of $43,915, effective 8/22/18. (n) Janna Lundein, Secondary Language Arts Teacher, (Step 10, Lane 6), at an annual salary of $60,324, effective
8/22/18. (o) Michael Walz, JH Volleyball Coach, (Step 3), at an annual salary of $1,882, effective 9/1/18. as established in the prevailing Staff Agreement. (p) Per school board policy the board accepts a donation of $455 from the Rock Creek Lions to cover the cost of bussing for the 6th grade field trip. The board thanks the Rock Creek Lions for this donation. (q) Per school board policy the board accepts a donation of $500 from the Dr. Barry for sprucing up graduation and the breakfast. The board thanks the Dr. Barry for this donation. Motion by Geisler second by Leibel and carried unanimously to approve the Treasurer’s/Cash Flow Report Update. Motion by Leibel second by Ames and carried unanimously to accept the retirement of Karen Anderson, elementary teacher. The board thanks her for her 17 years of service to Pine City Schools. Motion by Geisler second by Ames and carried unanimously to accept the retirement of Jill Spinler, Food and Nutrition Paraprofessional. The board thanks her for her 10 years of service to Pine City Schools. Motion by Ames second by Ascheman and carried unanimously to accept the retirement of Susan Rydberg-Sauter, SPED teacher. The board thanks her for her 30 years of service to Pine City Schools. Motion by Geisler second by Ames and carried unanimously to renew the Prime Vendor contract for 2018-2019 with Upper Lake Foods. Motion by Geisler second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve submission of the application for a GPAE Grant for the Dragon Technology Summit. Motion by Connaker second by Leibel and carried unanimously to approve the 2018-2019 Winter Coaching Staff. Motion by Connaker second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the 2018-2021 Transportation Contract with 4.0 services. Motion by Ames second by Ascheman and carried unanimously to approve the 2017-2020 contract with Cindy Stolp, Early childhood/Community Education Director. Motion by Geisler second by Ascheman and carried unanimously to approve the 2017-2020 contract with Hannah Knickerbocker, Food and Nutrition Director. Motion by Ascheman second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the 2018-2020 contract with Jocelyn Rydberg, Vision Director. Motion by Ascheman second by Leibel and carried unanimously to approve the amended Joint and Cooperative Agreement with East Central Cable Cooperative. Motion by Leibel second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve summer building hours. Member Peterson closed the meeting at 8:50 PM. Motion by Ames second by Geisler and carried unanimously to open the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 10:18 p.m. Wally Connaker Clerk Published in the Pine City Pioneer on June 21, 2018
BIDS CLOSE July 2, 2018 Pine County, MN Sealed proposals will be RECEIVED until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2018, by David Minke, Pine County Administrator at 635 Northridge Drive NW Pine City, MN on behalf of the Pine County Board of Commissioners for construction of the county project listed below. Proposals will be opened and read publicly in the Administrator Conference Room by the County Engineer or his representative at the Pine County Courthouse in Pine City, MN at 10:00 a.m. Minimum wage rates to be paid by the Contractors have been predetermined and are subject to the Work Hours Act of 1962, P.L. 87-581 and implementing regulations. Contract #1802 SAP 058-653-011 Located on CSAH 53 Between CSAH 7 and CSAH 11 CP 058-106-003 Located on CR 106 between CSAH 2 and TH 70 CP 058-122-001 Located on CR 122 between CSAH 53 and CSAH 11 CP 058-133-001 Located on CR 133 between CR 134 and CSAH 15 CP 058-134-001 Located on CR 134 between CH 133 and TH 48 Major quantities of work: 116,105 SY Full Depth Reclamation; 31,123 Ton 12.5 SP Wearing Mix Course (2,B); 7,483 Ton Aggregate Base, Class 5; 2,705 Ton Aggregate Surfacing, Class 1; 146,147 LF 4”/6” Solid Line Epoxy GR In; 5,510 LF 4” Broken Line Epoxy GR In Plans are available on EGram. For a user ID contact Sherri at (320) 216-4200 or sherri.anderson@ co.pine.mn.us Hard copies of plans and specifications may be examined and secured for $100 at the Pine County Public Works Department, 405 Airport Road NE, Pine City MN 550 63. Bids must be accompanied by a Corporate Surety Bond in an amount not less than 5 percent of the total bid price. The County Board of Pine County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities. By order of the Pine County Board of Commissioners. Mark A. LeBrun, County Engineer Pine County, Minnesota Published in the Pine City Pioneer on June 7, 14 and 21, 2018
PROJECT DESCRIPTION The former Pine City Mill (the Site) is located at 320 3rd Street SE and 230 3rd Avenue SE in Pine City, Minnesota. The Site is approximately 0.75 acres in size and consists of two parcels and three structures, including a former potato warehouse which is approximately 4,500 square feet, an office/warehouse which is 600 square feet and the former mill building which has three floors (including a basement) and was built in 1896. The Site and its structures are part of a standing condemnation order approved by the Pine County Circuit Court. Both of the parcels are managed by the City of Pine City under the condemnation order. The City has contracted with a licensed abatement contractor to remove the asbestos and mercury, prior to demolition. It is expected that the abatement work will be completed prior to July 1, 2018 when the County Sentenced to Serve (STS) Crew will remove all household hazardous waste from the premises. The City of Pine City ultimately seeks to complete the demolition so that the site is available for future development. BID FORMAT Bids shall be submitted on Attachment A, B and C. The total bid must reflect the sum of the prices of the individual properties identified on Attachment B and C. EVALUATION CRITERIA The award will be provided to lowest priced, qualified and responsible bidder. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on June 21, 2018
BIDS CLOSE July 2, 2018 Pine County, MN Sealed proposals will be RECEIVED until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2018, by David Minke, Pine County Administrator at 635 Northridge Drive NW Pine City, MN on behalf of the Pine County Board of Commissioners for construction of the county project listed below. Proposals will be opened and read publicly in the Administrator Conference Room by the County Engineer or his representative at the Pine County Courthouse in Pine City, MN at 10:00 a.m. Minimum wage rates to be paid by the Contractors have been predetermined and are subject to the Work Hours Act of 1962, P.L. 87-581 and implementing regulations. Contract #1803 SAP 058-661-026 Located on CSAH 61, 0.2 miles South of CSAH 41 over the Willow
River Major quantities of work: 282’ 14’x13’ PC Box Culvert; 6 each 14’x13’ PC End Sections; 3,970 Cu Yd Granular Backfill; 700 Ton Class 5 Aggregate Base; 245 CY Random Riprap Class IV Plans are available on EGram. For a user ID contact Sherri at (320) 216-4200 or sherri.anderson@ co.pine.mn.us Hard copies of plans and specifications may be examined and secured for $100 at the Pine County Public Works Department, 405 Airport Road NE, Pine City MN 550 63. Bids must be accompanied by a Corporate Surety Bond in an amount not less than 5 percent of the total bid price. The County Board of Pine County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities. By order of the Pine County Board of Commissioners. Mark A. LeBrun, County Engineer Pine County, Minnesota Published in the Pine City Pioneer on June 7, 14 and 21, 2018 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS North Pine Government Center Sandstone, MN Pine County will receive sealed bids for the North Pine Government Center construction project until 2:00pm on Tuesday July 17, 2018, at which time bids will be opened and read aloud. Project Summary: new construction of a 12,000 sq. ft. administrative building. Building to be wood framed, brick faced one story with basement below a portion of the facility. Multiple prime bids are being accepted by bid category as listed in the Instructions to Bidders for the following Categories: Category 4: Masonry Category 6: Carpentry Category 7: Roofing Category 22: Plumbing Category 23: HVAC Category 26: Electrical & Security Systems An optional pre-bid conference will be held on July 10th, 2018 at 1:00 pm at the project site at 1602 Highway 23 N, Sandstone, MN 55072. Attendance is not mandatory, but strongly encouraged. Bids will be submitted split between labor/equipment and materials in order to utilize the County’s sales tax exemption. Completed bid forms shall be submitted without alterations, additions or erasures on forms provided in the project specifications. Sealed envelopes containing bids must be marked: North Pine Government Center with the bid category(s) marked on the outside, and also include the name and address of the bidder and date and hour of the bid opening. Bids shall be mailed or delivered to: Pine County Courthouse (Public opening to occur in County Boardroom) Attn: David Minke, County Administrator 635 Northridge Dr NW Pine City, MN 55063 Each bid greater than $10,000 shall be accompanied by bid bond, certified check, or cashier’s check in the amount of at least 5% of the amount of the bid and made payable to Pine County as bid security that, if the bid is accepted, the contractor will execute the contract and furnish the required performance and pay-
ment bonds within the allotted time period after award of contract. All bidders shall meet the requirements as defined under the Responsible Contractor Law, Statutes Section 16C.285. A signed statement under oath, verifying compliance with each of the minimum criteria shall be included with the bid submission. All correspondence relating to bidding shall be directed to the Construction Manager: Troy Haug, Project Manager Mark Haug Construction, Inc. 11754 Fairway Road SW, Pine City, MN 55063 Phone: 320-629-6607 Email: Troy@MHCinc.biz Bidding documents can be obtained from at MBEX.org for download, by contacting Mark Haug Construction Inc. Attn: Troy Haug at 320-629-6607 or Troy@MHCinc. biz. Bidding documents will be available for review only at the Pine County Courthouse, in the County Administrators’ conference room. Pine County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or parts of bids and waive any formalities or irregularities in the bidding. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after opening without consent of the County. Pine County Pine City, MN Published in the Pine City Pioneer on June 21, 28 and July 5, 2018 REQUEST FOR BIDS Demolition and Debris Removal Services Pine City, Minnesota City of Pine City, Minnesota is accepting bids for Demolition and Debris Removal Service. SEALED BIDS MUST BE DELIVERED TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICE NO LATER THAN 1:00 p.m., JULY 20, 2018. Bids must be sealed and marked: Property Demolition RFB Community Development Office 315 Main Street S, Ste 100 Pine City, MN 55063 Bid envelope must be labeled with the company’s name. GENERAL BID REQUIREMENTS 1. Bids must be received by the date and time specified. Bids received after the specified date and time will not be accepted. 2. Only SEALED bids will be accepted. Faxed or emailed bids will not be accepted. 3. All submittals in response to this request become public record and subject to public inspection. 4. All materials submitted in response to this request become the property of the City. 5. Expenses incurred in preparation, pre-bid visits/meetings, submission, and any other work done in response to this RFB is the responsibility of the bidder and will not be reimbursed by the City. 6. Submitted bids shall be valid for a period of at least ninety (90) days from due date. 7. A completed bid must include Attachment A, B and C. 8. Pine City reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive irregularities and informalities, and further reserves the right to award the contract to the responsible contractor submitting the lowest responsible bid. 9. Bid packets must be requested from the Pine City, City Hall.
CITY OF ROCK CREEK Notice is hereby given that the Rock Creek City Council has changed the dates for the July and August meetings to: Monday July 9, 2018 at 7PM Monday August 6, 2018 at 7PM Meetings will return to the regular schedule in September, the first Thursday of the month. Sandra Pangerl City Clerk Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on June 21, 2018 OFFICE OF MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME MINNESOTA STATUTES, 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. ASSUMED NAME: YESS! with Dan PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 14324 Linden Tree Rd Grasston MN 55030 United States NAMEHOLDER(S): Name: Cindy Hawkes Address: 14324 Linden Tree Grasston Minnesota 55030 United States If you submit an attachment, it will be incorporated into this document. If the attachment conflicts with the information specifically set forth in this document, this document supersedes the data referenced in the attachment. By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has
authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. SIGNED BY: Cindy Hawkes MAILING ADDRESS: 14324 Linden Tree Rd GRASSTON MN 55030 EMAIL FOR OFFICIAL NOTICES: cindy@companysea.com Work Item 1020208500025 Original File Number 1020208500025 STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE FILED 6/09/2018 11:59 PM Steve Simon Secretary of State Published in the Pine City Pioneer on June 21 and 28, 2018 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. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: January 27, 2006 MORTGAGOR: James M. Larmore and Lauralee MaarteniesLarmore, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Citicorp Trust Bank, FSB. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded January 31, 2006 Pine County Recorder, Document No. 452228. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR CRMSI REMIC SERIES 2006-02 - REMIC PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-02. Dated June 11, 2014 Recorded June 17, 2014, as Document No. A515034. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Citibank, N.A. successor in interest by merger to Citicorp Trust Bank, FSB RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Freedom Mortgage Corporation MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 28434 Wilderness Retreat, Pine City, MN 55063 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 085114000 & 085115000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots 41 and 42, Block 1, Frandsen’s Beaver View, Pine County, Minnesota. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Pine ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $89,037.29 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $79,391.58
That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: August 9, 2018 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: D e t e n t i o n Center, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City MN 55063 to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. 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 is 11:59 p.m. on February 11, 2019, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: June 7, 2018 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 10 - 18-003937 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2018
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PUBLIC NOTICES FROM PAGE 17 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. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: August 17, 2015 MORTGAGOR: Allisa S. Boeke, single woman. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Guaranteed Rate, Inc.. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded September 8, 2015 Pine County Recorder, Document No. A522624. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Guaranteed Rate, Inc.. Dated January 3, 2018 Recorded January 8, 2018, as Document No. A537750. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100196399008007245 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Guaranteed Rate, Inc. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Guaranteed Rate, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 130 6th Avenue Southeast, Pine City, MN 55063 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 425387000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 5, Block 47, Original Townsite of Pine City, Pine County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Pine ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $76,095.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $79,510.77 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: August 9, 2018 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: D e t e n t i o n Center, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City MN 55063 to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. 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 is 11:59 p.m. on February 11, 2019, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None
“THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S 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.” Dated: June 4, 2018 Guaranteed Rate, Inc. Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 9 - 17-008070 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2018 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE PROBATE COURT DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-18-39 In Re: Estate of Emery J. Peden, Decedent NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on the 23rd day of July, 2018, at 9:00 o’clock a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at the Pine County Courthouse, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, Pine County, Minnesota, for the Formal Probate of an instrument purporting to be the Last Will of the above named Decedent, dated October 28, 2009, and separate writing(s) under Minn. Stat. § 524.2-513 (“Last Will”), and for the appointment of Lindy L. Butenhoff, whose address is 43870 Balsam Road, Sturgeon Lake, MN 55783, as Personal Representative of the estate of the Decedent in X an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the Petition must be filed With the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801) ALL CREDITORS having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. (COURT SEAL) Dated: MARTIN, KRISTA Judge 2018.05.22 15:31:34-05’00’ Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative Name: Bruce L. Beck, ID# 5885 Firm: VIRTUS LAW, P.L.L.C. Street: 2785 White Bear Avenue, Suite 101 City, State, ZIP: Maplewood, MN 55109 Telephone: {651} 770-2400 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on June 14 and 21, 2018
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The family of Dennis Long wish to thank the many doctors, nurses and medical staff for their diligent care of him throughout the years at Cambridge Medical Center, Abbott Northwestern Hospital and Mercy Hospital. Also, many thanks to the caring staff at St. Clare Living Community and Fresenius Kidney Care, both of Mora. Our gratitude is extended, as well, to Pastor Stratton for his countless vis-
its, pastoral care and for officiating Den’s services and the many hands from the Grace Baptist Church in Pine City that helped to prepare and serve at the luncheon. We appreciate the remarkable jobs done by both the Flower Box in Pine City and the Swanson Funeral Chapel with special thanks to both Brady Helseth and Penny Hudlow for their kind and efficient help with all of the planning and arrangements.
Thank you to the many veterans from both the Heath-Perkins American Legion Post #51 and the Novak-Milliren VFW Post #4258 for the honor they bestowed upon Den’s funeral with their presence, gun salute and taps. We are grateful to the United States Navy and the sailors they sent to fold and present the flag. We were so pleased to have had bagpiper, Paul Dennison, pipe a few tunes in honor of Den’s
Celtic heritage and likewise wish to extend our thanks to him. The family of Dennis Long
PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER June 10 - 17 Theft, burglary, vandalism June 11, 8:25 a.m., report of damage to vehicle, Evergreen Sq. SW, Pine City. June 11, 4:30 p.m., report of vehicle theft, Northridge Ct. NW, Pine City. June 12, 8:48 p.m., report of damage to property, Government Rd., Pine City. June 13, 9:08 p.m., report of damage to property, 6th Ave. SE, Pine City. June 14, 10:16 a.m., report of theft, Airwaves Rd. NE, Pine City. June 14, 1:33 p.m., report of fraud/scam/ ID, Island Resort Rd., Pine City. June 14, 5:46 p.m., report of vehicle recovered, Elmcrest Ave., Pine City. June 14, 7:09 p.m., report of counterfeit, 1st St. NE, Pine City. June 15, 12:28 p.m., report of property damage, 5th St. SE, Pine City. June 16, 10:55 a.m., report of vehicle theft, 5th Ave. NW, Pine City.
Miscellaneous June 10, 7:22 a.m., report of domestic disturbance, Copper Canyon Rd., Pine City. June 11, 9:54 a.m., report of order violation, 7th St. SW, Pine City. June 13, 2:28 p.m., report of threats, Main St. N, Pine City. June 14, 12:43 p.m., report of criminal sexual conduct, State Hwy. 70, Pine City. June 15, 6:31 a.m., report of drug incident, Northridge Dr. NW, Pine City. June 16, 3:31 p.m., report of dangerous animal, Amber Ln., Pine City.
Jail roster June 11, Michael Allen Hensley, warrant, disorderly conduct; burglary- 1st degree; damage to property- 4th degree- intentional damage- other circumstances. June 11, Jesse Kenneth Rosa, writ, thefttake/use/transfer movable property- no consent, receiving stolen property. Released June 14. June 11, Donald Gerard Heilman II, writ, domestic abuse- venue where OFP violation prosecuted. Released June 13. June 11, Eric James Ruter, warrant, felony, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. Released June 13. June 11, Christopher Ray Nelson, warrant, failure to appear, domestic assault- felony, assault- 5th degree- same victimtwo or more previous convictions. Released June 12. June 11, Lyn Franklin Jacobson, probable cause, traffic- drivers license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety; motor vehicle registration- display another’s plates. Released June 11. June 12, Jessica Lynn Sonsteby, probable cause, obstruct legal process- lawful execution legal process; drugs- possess over 1.4 grams marijuana in motor vehicle. Released June 12. June 12, James Michael Nutter, hold for other agency, arrest- felony warrant. Released June 13. June 12, Roger Rekkedahl, burglary- 2nd degree- penalty. June 12, Robert Scott Amundsen, under sentence, serving 1188 days- concurrent. Released June 14. June 12, Demetrius Neil Belland, warrant:
failure to appear, drugs- 3rd degree- possess 10 grams or more a narcotic drug other than heroin, 5th degree- possess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. Released June 13. June 12, Joseph Alan Fridstrom, warrant, failure to appear, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. Released June 13. June 13, Leslee Marie Villebrun, warrant, bench felony warrant, drugs- 5th degree controlled substance- sale; pharmacylegend drugs- unlawful possess/sell/ give away/barter/ exchange/distribute. Released June 14. June 13, Samuel Dockory Fulton, hold for other agency, bench- gross misdemeanor warrant. Released June 14. June 13, Elizabeth Colleen Cooper, probable cause, identity theft- transfers/ possesses/uses identity of other person, financial transaction card fraud- use- no consent, fraud in obtaining credit- money/property obtained... Released June 15. June 13, Joseph Micheal Dunkley, probable cause, terroristic threats- reckless disregard risk; felon convicted crime of violence- ineligible to possess firearm or ammunition; assault- 2nd degree- dangerous weapon. June 13, David Alan Pennig, hold for other agency, probation violation. June 13, Cody Podlewski, theft- value $1000 or less- motor vehicle. June 13, Tanner Ray Schwietz, warrant, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana; probable cause, drugs- 5th degree controlled substance- possession. June 14, Gloria Marie Shabaiash, warrant, drugs- 5th degree controlled substance- possession. June 14, Waylon James Snyder, hold for other agency, probation violation; probable cause, fugitive from justice from other state, fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. June 14, Salena Marie Long, warrant, financial transaction card fraud- use- no consent; theft- take/use/transfer movable property- no consent. June 14, Michael Duane Matson, probable cause, criminal sex conduct- 1st degree- penetration- victim mentally impaired/physically helpless. June 14, Richard James Reynolds, hold for other agency, drugs- 1st degree controlled substance crime. June 14, James Dean Lafave, probable cause, domestic abuse no contact order. Released June 18. June 14, Roxanne Gail Davis, parole/probation violation, escape from custodylawful custody for felony. Released June 15. June 14, Desmond Ray Moody, hold for other agency, giving peace officer false name- of another person. Released June 15. June 14, Zeronica Dayle Sjolie, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree controlled substance- sale. Released June 15. June 14, David Alexander Steele, hold for other agency- bench- gross misdemeanor warrant. Released June 15. June 14, Mark Jay Koenig, probable cause, traffic- drivers license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released June 14.
June 14, Carlos Juan Lopez, hold for other agency, arrest- misdemeanor warrant. Released June 14. June 14, Keith Douglas Mclaughlin, probable cause, traffic- drivers license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released June 14. June 14, Jessica Rae Giroux, hold for other agency, bench- misdemeanor warrant. Released June 15. June 14, Keith Andrew Dettman, summons, domestic assault- GM- subsequent violation. Released June 14. June 15, Corey John Stoll, writ, burglary3rd degree- steal/commit felony or gross misd. June 15, Winston Mattinas, hold for other agency, terroristic threats- reckles disregard risk June 15, Luke Clare Anderson, probable cause, obstruct legal process- interfere w/peace officer; traffic- drivers licensedriving after revocation, insurance- no proof of insurance. June 15, James Arthur Drake, probable cause, domestic, assault- 5th degreemisdemeanor. June 15, Ricardo Gonsalez, hold for other agency, minimum fines- controlled substance offenses, drugs- 5th degree... June 15, Casey James Purull, probable cause, terroristic threats- cause or attempt cause terror; fleeing a peace officer by a means other than a motor vehicle; domestic assault- firearms- assault committed against family/household member. June 15, Allison Mae Revier, warrant, financial transaction card fraud- use- no consent. June 15, Alexander J Kiley, warrant, contempt of court- fail to pay ordered child support. Released June 15. June 16, Mitchell Merchant, warrant, trespass. June 16, Brendon Lee Peterson, probable cause, DWI- 4th degree driving while impaired; fleeing a peace officer in motor vehicle. June 16, Garett Lee Secola, hold for other agency, harassment, restraining orderviolate and knows of temporary or restraining order; drugs- 5th degree. June 16, Duawan Shanti Tillman, warrant, traffic- drivers license- driving after suspension; drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana; theft- indifferent to owner rights; giving peace officer false name- of another person. June 16, Veronica Gail Bragdon, probable cause, DWI- 4th degree driving while impaired. Released June 16. June 17, Daniel John Freeman, probable cause, receiving stolen property; trafficreckless driving, drives consciously disregarding a substantial or unjustifiable risk; fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle; obstruct legal process- interfere w/peace officer. June 17, Jason Randall Crosby, hold for other agency, failure to appear- chgd/ convicted of felony. June 17, Michelle Jamey Hovseth, probable cause, warrant, endanger child- situation could cause harm or death-G; hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana.
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Lakes and Pines CAC, a private non-profit organization, is seeking an energetic, positive and friendly professional to meet and greet our clients and assist the Administration Department in clerical duties. The preferred candidate will be able to demonstrate: the ability to be friendly and courteous in person and on the telephone; experience working with multi-line phones and mail systems; computer use proficiency, including Microsoft Office with Publisher; efficient typing skills; experience with standard office machines; the ability to work with a diverse population and maintain confidentiality. Attention to detail and strong organization skills are a must for this position. High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of two years office experience required. Full Time Position with Benefit Package. $15.63 - $16.25/hr., starting salary depending on qualifications. For information or application please contact Lakes and Pines C.A.C., Inc. Reasonable accommodations made upon request. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Lakes and Pines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 1700 Maple Avenue East, Mora, MN. 55051; 320/679-1800 or www.lakesandpines.org. Application deadline is: 6:00 p.m., Sunday, June 24, 2018. Applicants must complete Agency’s Employment Application for employment consideration.
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