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Arson suspected in armory ﬁre STAFF REPORT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Law enforcement suspects arson is the cause of a large fire that broke out at the National Guard Armory in Pine City this past Friday night.

According to the Pine County Sheriff’s Office, on June 2 at 10:47 p.m. a fire was reported to have broken out near the National Guard Armory in Pine City. The first deputy on scene found a large fire in a fenced area of the facility in-

volving a military vehicle. Pine City Fire Department firefighters responded to the blaze. They extinguished the fire to the vehicle and surrounding grass area. Pine County deputies found a hole that

had been cut in the fence, giving access to the vehicle storage area. The Minnesota State Fire Marshals Office was called in to assist on the SEE FIRE, PAGE 12

Pettie joins city council BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

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Visiting student makes Pine City proud Coach Rick Engelstad congratulates Santiago Ospino on qualifying for the Varsity Tennis State Tournament this past Tuesday. Ospino, an exchange student from Venezuela, is the ﬁrst Dragon boy to make it to State in tennis since 2010. More on Page 9.

Gina Pettie has been appointed to the city council of Pine City, and took her oath of office just before her first meeting as member of the council on May 31. The seat had been vacant since former Council Member Paul Miller stepped down on March 1. Because the four-year seat Miller held is up for election in November 2018, the four current members of the city council (Mayor Carl Pederson, Council Member Steve Ovick, Council Member Brian Scholin and Council Member Mary Kay Sloan) were required by law to vote to appoint a member of the community to the city council to serve out the remainder of Miller’s term. Three Pine City residents applied for the post: Kent Bombard, Becky Schueller and Pettie. After submitting written applications and taking part in an interview process, Pettie was selected to serve on the council through the rest of 2017 and into 2018. Pettie said she has Pine City roots, but also brings the experience of living in other communities. “I moved away and lived in the big city and I’ve lived in other states,” Pettie said. “And I’m here by choice now.” She currently works as manager

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Pine City Mayor Carl Pederson (left) welcomes new Council Member Gina Pettie to her ﬁrst meeting.

at Pine Habilitation and Supported Employment, Inc. (PHASE) in the Pine City area. “I wanted to join the city council so I could be part of serving my community,” Pettie said. She said she knows there will be a learning curve as she starts work on the city council and on different city committees. “I would love to understand the process and how decisions are made,” she said. “I just want to understand the issues from all sides. I’m a pretty independent person, so I’m hoping that after I SEE PETTIE, PAGE 12

Sunday liquor sales start in Pine City in July BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

The doors at the Voyageur Bottle Shop in Pine City now open at 9 a.m. Monday through Saturday for the summer – and

starting on July 2, the store will be open on Sundays year-round from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. On May 31, Pine City Liquor Store Manager Lara Smetana explained

to members of the Pine City Council that Sunday liquor sales will be legal throughout Minnesota starting on that date, and that she thinks the 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. hours set by the Minnesota Legis-

lature will work well at the Voyageur Bottle Shop. Council Member Mary Kay Sloan SEE LIQUOR, PAGE 12

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Johnson sentenced following plea of guilty to criminal sexual conduct BY AILENE CROUP NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

After a year of wrangling, recusing and rescheduling, on May 30, Nathan Lawrence Johnson, former Pine City Planner, was sentenced to 90 days in jail and 90 days on electronic home monitoring and a $500 fine. Johnson, 39, was arrested June 10, 2016 and charged with two felony counts of fourth degree Criminal Sexual Conduct and two misdemeanor counts of furnishing tobacco to a minor. He pled guilty in March this year to two of the four counts. In the charging complaint, count one stated that on or about July 26, 2014 through June 20, 2015, in Pine County, Johnson (who is more than 48 months older than the complainant) engaged in sexual contact with the complainant who was between 13 years old and 16 years old. The second count of Criminal Sexual Conduct was dismissed. He also pled guilty to count three, furnishing tobacco to a minor under 18 years of age. A second count of furnishing tobacco to a minor was dismissed. Three Pine County judges recused themselves, Judge James Reuter, Judge Krista Martin and Judge Heather Wynn. County Attorney Reese Fredrickson also recused himself saying he worked closely with the city of Pine City and saw that as a conflict, given Johnson’s position with the city. Isanti County Attorney Joel Whit-

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lock became prosecutor on the case and came into the picture quite late after the previous prosecutor, Dyanna Street also from Isanti County, was removed from the case in February 2017. Judge Edward W. Bearse presided over the sentencing hearing. Johnson’s attorney, Thomas Plunkett, questioned the internet sanctions involved in the sentence saying that

Johnson is a gay man who often meets other gay people online by exchanging pictures. He also asked that the court strike the no alcohol condition of the sentencing. Judge Bearse said, “What concerns me most is the vulnerability of the kid involved even if he doesn’t think he is.” Whitlock said he believed the 180 sentence was appropriate along with work release. Judge Bearse imposed the sentence of 10 year probation, 90 days to be served at Pine County Jail with work release if Johnson is eligible, credit for four days served, 90 days of electronic home monitoring in Pine County. According to Judge Bearse, he was under the belief that Johnson would be reporting to the jail after sentencing. Plunkett thought the presentencing investigation stated that he could report 30 days after sentencing. “I say that means today,” Bearse said, adding after Plunkett’s objection. “When you get a traveling judge you run into those problems.” Johnson was ordered to report to jail

and the 90 days to begin by June 30. He will pay his fine of $500. Johnson will have no contact with the victim and also not by phone or through a third party. No unsupervised contact with minors under 18. Johnson must also complete an outpatient sex offender program and will enter the program with the specific discretion of the probation agent. He must not have contact with pornographic or specifically sexual content material. He must have internet monitoring software. He must not use mind altering drugs or alcohol. Johnson must submit to DNA testing and polygraph testing if directed by his probation agent and he must register as a predatory offender. No firearms or explosives and Johnson will not be able to vote until his sentence is complete. He must remain law-abiding and exhibit good behavior, follow all rules of the Minnesota Department of Corrections, and sign the agreement. On the second count of furnishing tobacco to a minor, Johnson was sentenced to 90 days in Pine County Jail which will run concurrently (at the same time) with the 90-day felony jail sentence. Judge Bearse repeated his concern for the vulnerability of the victim.

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The Pine County Sheriff’s Office reports that Rommel Heinrich Fritz will move to rural Pine City on or about June 7. Fritz is a Level 3 Predatory Offender subject to public notification. Predatory offenders are rated on a scale of one to three. A Level 3 Predatory Offender is considered the most likely to re-offend. Fritz has served the sentence imposed on him by the court, and is transitioning into/within the community. Further information may be found at the Minnesota Department of Corrections Public Registrant Search, at https:// coms.doc.state.mn.us/ publicregistrantsearch or by calling the Pine County Sheriff’s Office at 320-629-8380.

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JUNE 9 ‘Picturing Pine City’ Pine Center for the Arts (507 5th St. SE) presents a new gallery show: “Picturing Pine City.” Images and icons, a celebration of life in the Pine City area. Art by Mike Gainor. Free opening night reception on June 9 from 4-7 p.m. with free refreshments. All profits from art sales go to Pine Center for the Arts.

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

JUNE 9 & 10 Farmers’ Market ‘Taste of Spring’ season opening The Pine City Farmers’ Market “Taste of Spring” season opening is Friday and Saturday, June 9 and 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pine County Fairgrounds in Pine City. For more information, and to find out about special events and what types of produce will be available, visit “Pine City Farmers’ Market” on Facebook.

JUNE 9 - 12 St. Croix State Park St. Croix State Park welcomes the public to see exhibits and get free check-outs including birding or fishing kits, GPS units and digital cameras. Feed wildlife ambassadors or borrow gear to catch water bugs beginning Friday, June 9 at 10 a.m. At 4 p.m. learn camping knots and make a paracord survival bracelet. Become a herpetologist at 6:30 p.m. at “Reptiles and amphibians of St. Croix.” On Saturday, June 10 at 1 p.m. there is “Family time fishing” on the back deck of the St. Croix Lodge. At 6:30 p.m. learn about life in the logging camps and try a crosscut saw. Sunday, June 11 make a native bee habitat bundle at 10 a.m. and see a canoe paddle making demonstration at 1 p.m. At 4 p.m. watch a nature movie. On Monday, June 12 attend a “Wildlife Ambassador Meet & Greet.” Visit the website www. mndnr.gov/stcroix or call 320384-6615 for more information.

Red Cross blood drive An American Red Cross blood drive will be held in Pine City on Friday, June 9 at the Pine Coun-

ty Courthouse, 635 Northridge Dr. NW, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For an appointment to donate call the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.

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

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

Wildﬂower Walk at Crex Meadows Venture into the Fish Lake Wildlife Area in search of Wild Lupine and other early summer flowers on Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Meet in the visitor center at Crex Meadows in Grantsburg, Wisconsin and carpool to the property, led by Friends Of Crex member, Dr. Alan Roelfs. Visit www.crexmeadows.org to learn more.

JUNE 11 Rush City Fly-in/Drive-in The annual Rush City Regional Airport Fly-in/Drive-in will take place on Sunday, June 11 beginning at 8 a.m. with the Rush City Lions pancake breakfast. Presentation of colors by the VFW/Legion/Boy Scouts is at 9 a.m. Throughout the day there will be plane and helicopter demonstrations and rides, classic cars and tractors, an aircraft simulator, warbirds and antique planes, food and fun for all ages. Raffle tickets will be sold for a chance to win a ride in a T-28 Trojan. Visit www.rushcitymn.us or call 320-358-4743 for more information.

of the evening is “Got Milk?” Special feature guest will be Alli Peterson of Finlayson, Pine County’s dairy princess. Music guest will be Karla Fuller of Ogilvie. Guest speaker will be Sharon Patton presenting, “My bucket was full – emptying my bucket brought peace.” Reservations may be made by calling 320-384-6413 or 320-245-2783; walk-ins are also welcome.

JUNE 12 The Women’s Christian Connection will meet on Monday, June 12, 7 p.m., in Tobies’ Big Kettle Room in Hinckley. Since June is dairy month, the theme

JUNE 13 Family Law Clinic The Refuge Network is sponsoring a free, open to the public, Family Law Clinic on Tuesday, June 13, 6 p.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church (38460 Lincoln Trail, North Branch, MN 55056). Attendees will learn the basics on Dissolution and Custody, receive helpful materials and have questions answered by an attorney. There may be an opportunity for two individuals to meet with an attorney individually after the main presentation. Consultations will be on a first come, first serve basis. For further information visit www.therefugenetwork.org or call 651-257-2890.

Little Wildlifers at Crex Meadows Crex Meadows in Grantsburg, Wisconsin offers Little Wildlifers, a free, no-registration, no-obligation series for families with children ages 2-8 on Tuesdays from 10-11:15 a.m. to discover nature through stories, songs, activities, snacks and crafts. The first session is “Pond Exploration” on Tuesday, June 13. Dress for the weather. To learn more visit www.crexmeadows.org.

Summer reading program kick-off Families and children of all ages are invited to the Pine City Public Library summer reading program kick-off when children’s musician Duke Otherwise stops by on Tuesday, June 13 at 10 a.m. With his guitar, tap shoes and distinct baritone, Duke sings hilarious and imaginative songs that all ages will delight in together. Each performance is filled with audience participation and outrageous fun. While the program is free, tickets are required due to limited space. Tickets may be picked up at the library before the program starting on Wednesday, May 31. Call ECRL at 763-3920763 or visit www.ecrlib.org with any questions.

JUNE 13 & 14 Members of U.S. Congressman Rick Nolan’s (MN-8) staff will be available to meet with constituents during a “Congress Comes to You” meeting on Tuesday, June 13 at the Grasston Senior Dining Site (Hope

On Wednesday, June 14, the public is invited, by the Girl Scouts with support from the Pine City VFW and Pine City American Legion, to a United States of America Flag Disposal Ceremony, 6:30 p.m., at the Pine City VFW. For more information email Lisa Tollefson: Nos121@msn.com.

Legos and Flakes Children ages 6 and up are invited to a Legos and Flakes activity, including snacks and chances to win prizes, from 6:307:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 14 at the Rush City Library. Teams of two or more will combine their talents to see what unique designs can be created using both Legos and Brain Flakes. For more information, call the library at 320-358-3948 (ask for the Rush City branch), drop by the library at 240 W. 4th St. or visit www.ecrlib.org.

JUNE 15 Mora’s Music in the Park The City of Mora’s Music In The Park summer concert series will feature the ‘70s soft rock sounds of Kenny Krona and Rick Stener at a free concert at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 15 in the gazebo of Library Park in downtown Mora. For more information visit www.ci.mora. mn.us.

Swedish Midsummer with the Spirit River Scandiband The Spirit River Scandiband will perform music to celebrate Swedish Midsummer at North Country Coffee at the North Branch Mall with We R Able on Thursday, June 15, 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to join in the fun, learn about how Swedes celebrate Midsummer today, and enjoy a meal with some music in mid June. For more information call 320-358-1211 or email varrowsmith@scred.k12. mn.us.

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SUNDAY 6/11 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. Pine City Civic Center Board: Pine City ALC building, 8 p.m. MONDAY 6/12 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. Pine City School Board: District office at PCHS, 6:30 p.m. American Legion Auxiliary: Pine City American Legion, 7 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church TUESDAY 6/13 American Legion: Pine City American Legion, 7 p.m. Pine County Republicans: 7:30 p.m., Tobies, Hinckley WEDNESDAY 6/14 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 City VFW Hall AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center

SENIOR DINING June 12 - 16 Monday: Tator tot casserole, cucumber/onion salad, wheat dinner roll, banana, pudding Tuesday: Specials of the Day Wednesday: Lasagna, green beans, lettuce salad, garlic breadstick, raspberry parfait Thursday: Moo-tastic picnicCheeseburger on a bun with fried onions, potato wedges, fresh watermelon, ice cream sundae Friday: Swedish meatballs, parslied potatoes, country trio vegetables, wheat bread, applesauce 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.

Rush City Piecemakers Quilt Guild The Rush City Piecemakers Quilt Guild annual community event will be Monday, June 19, 7 p.m., at the Rush City First Lutheran Church, 1000 Jay Ave. Chris Hoover, a quilt pattern designer from St. Cloud, will be presenting “Whirligig Designs.” The public is invited to this free event. For more information call 320-629-3710.

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To the Editor: Well, it happened again. What in the world is happening to family, friendships and complete strangers that just happen to overhear a comment? Our lives have become so political that we can’t be civil and nice to each other. So let me explain what happened to me. On Nov. 17, 2016, my husband Jim and I celebrated our 70th wedding anniversary. We were honored with about 150 of our family and friends on Oct. 1, 2016. It was easier to trust the weather for those who traveled many miles to help us celebrate. Then we had another get-together at our church in Beroun and another one in Arizona at our park. We felt really honored. In January we received a letter from the White House in Washington DC congratulating us on our 70th wedding anniversary. It was written and signed by both President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama. Someone had sent our name into Washington to honor us. One of the first comments we received was, “Are you going to hang it on the wall so we can throw darts at it?” A friend in the Arizona park asked if they could see it too. So I brought it down to the office so everyone could see it. Several commented what an honor it was to get a letter from Washington DC. Then one lady said, “If it don’t have Trump’s name on it I don’t want to see it.” So what did that have to do with anything? Trump wasn’t even President in November of 2016. So the tears came. Our daughters made a copy of the letter and framed them both, one for Arizona and one for Minnesota. So they will be hanging proudly on our Arizona and Minnesota walls. Don’t get me wrong. Opinions are important but let’s respect each other. Do we have to get snarky with friends and family because we’ve gotten so political? Good grief. The letter honored Jim and me on our 70th wedding anniversary. So should I still keep walking on eggshells or just chalk it up to our current political era? Does this attitude mean that all items written with any of our Presidents’ signature on them should be ridiculed or destroyed because someone might be offended because they don’t agree with their political position? One lady told me, “Wow – 70 years and you’re still smiling.” Yes, I am, and proudly. Ardythe Ryan Pine City

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Let’s start working together and cut prescription drug prices for Minnesotans Now is a good time to start working in a bipartisan way to solve the real problems people face, including high prescription drug prices. To do that, we have to start by listening to Minnesotans and people across the country. If we did, we might hear from a St. Paul woman who stopped taking her arthritis medicine because the drug compaU.S. ny increased the Senator price from $60 per treatment to Al $1,400. This put her in the awful Franken position of having to choose between paying for her treatment and keeping a roof over her head. She chose the latter, but now it’s hard for her to grasp a knife or fork. She told me she’s angry she can’t age gracefully, and I can understand why. We also might learn about the difficulties of a Duluth couple whose retirement became increasingly unaffordable after the price of one of their medications jumped more than six times the original amount, from a total of $80 every three months to $500. These are the stories I heard throughout Minnesota last year as part of my “Prescription Drug Cost

Listening Tour.” I heard about the often-devastating impact that skyrocketing drug prices are having on the lives of people in our state. It’s because of these stories — and millions more like them in large and small communities across the country — that I am pressing to refocus the health care debate in Washington. I’m focused on what I believe we should have been doing all along: working together to build on the ACA’s successes and to fix the problems that too many families and small businesses face, like premium increases on the individual market and fast-rising prescription drug prices. We know skyrocketing drug prices have contributed to rising health care costs. Double-digit increases are putting essential, even life-saving, medicines out of reach for too many people. That’s why I’ve introduced a comprehensive proposal to bring down drug prices and offer relief to thousands of Minnesota families and seniors. I’ve been joined on the legislation by 15 Senate colleagues, including Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who all share my concerns. My bill would address four important issues. First, it would help make prescription drugs more affordable. One way to do this would be to allow Medicare to negotiate lower

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prices for prescription drugs used by seniors, a proposal that could save up to $24 billion a year. Second, my bill would promote choice and competition by ending anti-competitive behaviors by the pharmaceutical industry, something on which Sen. Klobuchar has been a leader. It would end an underhanded practice called “pay for delay,” which is when brand-name drug manufacturers actually pay the makers of less-expensive but equally effective generic alternatives to stay out of the market. Third, this bill would improve transparency. Drug companies often blame the high cost of their drugs on the price of research and development — even though they often spend more on advertising and marketing than on R&D. We actually don’t know very much about how these drug companies spend their money. It’s something we should fix. Finally, we need to reward innovation. That means investing in research to get more drugs to market while also rewarding innovative and new drug development. For far too long, our nation’s health care debate has been far too divisive. We now have an opportunity to begin working together to solve some of our most vexing health care problems. Addressing the high cost of prescription drugs is a good place to start. are not guaranteed publication. Staff reserves the right to refrain from printing a letter. Anonymous letters will not be printed. Letters may be emailed to: editor@pinecitymn.com no later than 5 p.m. Monday the week of publication. The Pioneer welcomes readers’ suggestions for news stories as well as their comments on stories that have been printed. News releases should be typed and include appropriate contact information. They will be printed as space permits in the ﬁrst issue possible. There are no guarantees that news releases will run.

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At the June meeting of the Pine County Board of Commissioners, letters of resignation were received and accepted from W. G. Jones as county engineer and county land surveyer and from Arthur W. Rosenwald as Pine County Civil Defense director. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. John Bergwick, Pine City, on the birth of their daughter, Denise Renee, on May 27.

On Flag Day, June 14, at 6:30 p.m. the Pine City VFW, Pine City Girl Scouts and the American Legion will properly dispose of old, torn and faded American flags. Everyone is invited to participate in the event which will take place in the parking lot west of the VFW. Ben Hancock was chosen by the Pine City VFW Post 4258 to receive its 2007 Bus Driver of the Year award. Nominated by his fellow drivers at Westerman Bus Company, Hancock has spent seven years busing Pine City area children safely to and from school. The Lakes and Pines Community Action Council recognized Bev Voigt’s volunteer service to the agency’s Board of Directors. Bev completed her five-year term representing the Pine Years County low income population. Senior Tom Miche’ was pictured Ago winning the 1600m at the Section 4A Track Meet at Macalester College. Donna Miche’ will represent Pine City at the Heath state meet on June 9. Four Pine City eighth graders were among 18 winners in the state in an essay contest sponsored by the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association. Sheriff Mark Mansavage presented Bree Hollan, Zach Swanson, Haley Schmidt and Mark Orn with cash prizes as their awards. Sixth graders who missed the criteria for the Award for Educational Excellence by a very small margin were recognized with the President’s Award for Educational Achievement. Receiving the awards were Natalie Kolling, Samantha Raden, Michele Westbrook, Jacob White and Aaron Wichelman Larson.

75 Years Ago, 1942

Saturday, June 6 was the date chosen by Miss Jeanne Roberg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Roberg of Rockford, Illinois, for her marriage to Mr. William E. Sauser, son of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Sauser of Pine City. Miss Caroline Marie Broz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Broz of this city, became the bride of James Kadidlo of St. Paul at a quiet nuptial ceremony in St. Paul on June 6. The Legion Post and Forty and Eight are collecting playing cards for the boys in the service and have placed a box at the Wiedemann tavern so if you want to be “Aces” high in the hearts of our boys in the service, deposit your playing cards at Otto’s. They will have a Deuce of a time and think you are a King. Bob Cherrier, welder at Barnes Duluth Shipbuilding Co. was given the honor of holding the cord supporting the bottle of champagne which Mrs. Catherine Waleznski, Duluth, broke against the bough of the oil tanker Tarentum, the first boat launched in the twin launching. After riding the boat down the ways, Bob was given the silk container of the bottle which is the prize souvenir of the boat launch. He in turn gave the prize to his mother Mrs. Melvin Cherrier of Pine City.

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The community will say goodbye June 28 to Pastor Kenneth Manfolk and his wife Verna. The Rev. Manfolk has led Our Redeemer Lutheran Church through a tremendous period of growth and accomplishment. The Manfolks are retiring to a home they are building on Cape Cod. The suspect in the kidnapping of five-year-old Corrine Erstad, Inver Grove Heights, was arrested in Pine County last week. Robert Joseph Guevara, 24, Oakdale, and his girlfriend, Cristin Mary Holzmer, 26, South St. Paul, were pulled over by State Trooper Jerry Trott. The girl’s bloody clothing was found in a Twin Cities storage locker rented by Guevara but at press time on June 9 authorities had not found the missing girl. A 12-hour search along the Kettle River on June 7 ended happily when a missing man was located. Mark Ellis, a resident of a Sandstone area group home, got lost while fishing with a friend near the dam on the Kettle River south of Sandstone. Ellis was found about four mies south of the dam. He was wet, cold and had a slight shoulder injury and was taken to North Pine Area Hospital where he was treated and released.

This excerpt from the July 29, 1898, edition of the Pine County Pioneer contains one of the ﬁrst mentions of a creamery opening in the Pine City area. For more on the history of dairy in Pine City see Page 6.

Ruth Heyda is the Pine City area’s Farm Woman of the Year for 1992. She and her husband, Richard, farm east of Pine City. The Stuart Auers Jr. family was recognized as the Pine City area’s Farm Family of the Year. Regina Patzoldt has been awarded the $500 1992 Mora Medical Center scholarship. She is the daughter of Judy and William Patzoldt. Regina plans to attend North Dakota State University and to study nursing.

50 Years Ago, 1967 Senior scout Lisa Ledin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ledin of Pine City, will attend a Dimensions for Living conference at the University of Wisconsin campus. Senior Girl Scouts from seven states will take part in the conference.

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The dairy industry has a long and storied history in Pine City. The Pine City Area History Association is aware of five creamery locations in Pine City. Their earliest information on creameries is from the 1890s. Once logging had cleared the area of trees, investors and citizens were looking for another way to make money. The dairy industry looked promising. A firm called Anderson & McLeod built a creamery in Pine City around 1896. Its operation was plagued by law suits and shut downs. In July 1898, the creamery was sold to Simpson & Shrewsbury, who fared no better. The 1899 Sanborn map shows the creamery’s location at the west end of 3rd Ave SW, tucked in next to the back water of the Snake River. In 1900, two local men, F. A. Hodge and P.W. McAllen, bought the creamery. In an effort to make the creamery business more stable, they attempted to make it easier for local farmers to purchase good cows. In spite of their best efforts, the creamery struggled to remain in business. In 1904, area farmers joined together to form “The Pine City Co-Operative Creamery Co.” Officers and trustees were elected. The organization bought the old creamery building from Hodge & McAllen and paid Frank Karas $98 to move it to the opposite end of 3rd Avenue. The 1904 Sanborn map shows it located on the banks of Cross Lake. The Co-op Creamery operated for a few years, but sometime between 1907 and 1911 it ceased to exist. The PHOTO PROVIDED BY JERRY LINDSTROM

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The Pine City Co-Operative Creamery, pictured in 1905, was started in 1904 and stayed in operation until between 1907 and 1911.

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DAIRY: A long, rich dairy tradition in Pine City area FROM PAGE 6

1911 Sanborn map shows the creamery in the same location as in 1904, but it had become part of the Bridgeman Russell operation. The third creamery location was created in 1917, when a second Pine City Co-operative Creamery was established. A new creamery building was built, still on 3rd Avenue, a block west of the previous Coop Creamery. The 1921 Sanborn map shows not only this new creamery, but the previous one now labeled “vacant.” The fourth creamery location appears on the 1931 Sanborn map. It was located on 2nd Avenue, and it is the only Pine City creamery building

still standing. We know this was called Pine City Dairy, and went out of business sometime between 1948 and 1953. The fifth creamery location was the Land O’ Lakes processing plant, which was in operation from 1947 to 1983. Technically the Land O’ Lakes building did not start out as a creamery. Rather, the Land O’ Lakes plant collected skim milk from the local creameries and turned it into dry milk. About 1964, the plant began to process whole milk, and then served as a more traditional creamery until 1983 when it closed. Today milk from most dairy operations in the Pine City area goes to the Burnett Dairy in Alpha, Wisconsin.

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The second Pine City Co-operative Creamery was established in 1917 on 3rd Avenue, a block west of the previous creamery.

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Margaret (Haller) (Hudlow) Reiser, soon to be 99 years young, is the embodiment of inspiration. Born in Osakis, Minnesota, she grew up on a farm near West Union until age 17, then moved to St. Paul where she did housework as an occupation. She was married to Vernon Hudlow in 1941, bore five children and moved to a farm in Pine City in 1952. A stay-at-home mom, she did sewing in her home—replacing zippers, hemming, whatever was needed. Widowed in 1985, she later married Curt Reiser, but became a widow again in 1995. “I couldn’t sit around doing nothing,” Margaret said. “That would have driven me nuts! So I decided to get involved in volunteering.” She began making baby quilts and knitting caps and slippers for needy children at school. Soon she was involved at the Pine City Senior Center, where she helped with bake sales, held offices and cooked a lot of soup at home, donating the ingredients for benefits. She has made and given quilts to both the Pine and Hinckley Senior Centers. “I also held offices at the Hinckley Senior Center for many years, handled their spaghetti feeds and took care of bingo,” she said. “I decided to let someone else handle the bingo about nine years ago, but I still bake lemon pies for their bake sales. I also headed up the 500 card game at both centers for several years.” A lifetime member of the Beroun American Legion Auxiliary, Margaret has helped cook many wedding dinners and held the offices of president and secretary. She is also a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary. At her church, St. Joseph’s in Beroun where she now lives, she has helped at many bake sales. Still spry at 98, she enjoys growing flowers and sometimes mows her own lawn on a John Deere riding mower. Margaret’s advice to others as to volunteer work: “Get up and get moving; don’t sit around feeling sorry for yourself.”

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Ospino heads to State for Dragon tennis BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

The Pine City Dragons will have a boy in the State Tennis Tournament for the first time since 2010. The Dragons had two players, Santiago Ospino and Parker Sell, who played in section 6A semifinals on Tuesday, May 30 at St. Benedict’s in St. Joseph, and each were just a win away from State. A senior foreign exchange student from Venezuela, Ospino won his semifinal match, while impressive eighth grader Sell fell just short. Ospino was victorious over Josh Proehl from New London-Spicer 6-3, 6-1 in his first match of the day, a win that automatically advanced him to State. It was quite a performance from Ospino, who was just declared healthy enough to play singles a week before, and needs knee surgery

after the season concludes. Proehl was long and agile, but unable to keep up with Ospino’s serve. “Santi was one nervous nelly before the match,” said Dragons head coach Rick Engelstad. “It was actually kind of hysterical. But he was able to battle through his nerves to get a win.” In the section finals, Ospino looked a bit tired as he played the #1 seed Josh Prahl from Litchfield. Ospino played a good match but came up short, losing 6-4, 7-5. In tennis, second place at sections earns a spot at State. Parker lost his semifinal match to Prahl from Litchfield 6-2, 6-2. Sell played well and was not backing down from an older, more experienced player. In the third place match, Sell lost to Proehl from New London-Spicer 6-0, 6-2, but was making the right choices

on shot selection, and he wasn’t missing by much. “Parker played very well,” added Engelstad. “Played very smart and played high-quality tennis. This young man has a very bright future in front of him.” Ospino will now compete at the Minnesota State Tennis Tournament on Thursday, June 8 at 8 a.m. at the Reed Sweatt Tennis Center in Minneapolis. He will face the #3 seed Ryan Ortega from Winona Cotter. Ospino is the first member of the Dragons boys tennis team to go to the individual portion of the tournament since 2010, when Derek Lutz won the section 7A singles title. (right) Santiago Ospino will now compete at the Minnesota State Tennis Tournament on Thursday, June 8.

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Softball one and done BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Result: Beaten by Moose Lake-Willow River 17-5 Where/When: Opening round of the 7AA playoffs at Moose Lake on Tuesday, May 23 What happened: The Dragons started off well in the first inning, scoring a pair of runs and ending the Rebels offensive chances in a quick one-two-three inning. The game would swing in the wrong direction in the second inning when a Rebels homer opened the offensive explosion for the home team. In total, the Rebels posted four runs in the second and would never trail again. A big fifth for the Rebels sealed the deal. Offensively, Pine City finished with seven hits and five runs. Two hits apiece came from Katherine Rike and Kaitlyn Ballou, while Carla Wimmer, Makenna Nelson and Genoa Gregg also had hits. Belle Helseth and Jolie Wicktor each pitched throughout the contest but combined to give up 17 runs on 15 hits. What it means: The season ends for the Dragons with a 3-13 record. Up next: Pine City will lose Rike, who had a tremendous offensive season, as well as Gracen Gerold and Shantell Clark all to graduation. The team still has a very young core and hopes of improving in the future.

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Boys relay squad heading to State BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Pine City’s track and field teams competed at the Section 5A Track Meet at St. John’s University on Wednesday, May 31, with an opportunity for athletes to punch their ticket to the 2017 State Meet. Many of Pine City’s competitors did well, but the boys 4x800m relay team stood out above the rest. The group, consisting of Remington Steele, Austin Eckert, Tommy Ryan and Eli Grubbs will now represent their school at State after a second place finish at sections. “The Section 5A meet is one of my favorite meets of the year,” said coach Jared Clementson. “It is exciting to see such great competition from so many schools. This is the first time in school history that a 4x800m relay has qualified for the State Meet. They will be heading into the State Meet with the 13th fastest section time; many of the teams coming in are only a few seconds faster than our boys’ school record time from sub-sections.” At sections, the top two individuals and relays qualify for State, and this relay team finished second at sections behind only Mora, the top-ranked team in the state. In some events, other athletes can qualify if they beat “qualifying standard.” Unfortunately, none did, leaving this relay team as the Dragons’ lone State entrant this spring. The foursome ran a solid time of 8:24.64, and was led off by Steele (2:11.3 sp), a junior. Steele kept the Dragons in the race and was only a few seconds behind the lead pack when he handed to Eckert (2:06.9 sp). Eckert then had a great leg, chasing down all but the top two teams. Ryan (2:03.7 sp) followed with a brilliant performance that saw him overtake second place about 200m into his leg and never look back. Grubbs (2:02.9 sp) powered through the final leg holding onto second place by five seconds and sealing the squad’s status as a State entrant. Grubbs ended up being Pine City’s top point-getter on the day, with Ryan following closely behind. Other notable contributions came from Adam Seals, Aaron Pulkrabek, Steele, Haskovec, Eckert, Tryston West and Riley Palmer. Pine City’s boys team finished ninth out of more than 25 teams. Grubbs almost qualified in the 1600m run where he placed third in a time of 4:44.13. Grubbs was with the leaders until the last 300m where he fell back; unfortunately, the senior was dealing with a cold throughout the day. Ryan placed fourth in the 3200m run placing fourth in a time of 10:25.90, but ran a tough race and had a great finish. There was no return trip to State for Seals or Pulkrabek, who had each made it last year in the long jump. This time around, Seals placed fourth in the high jump (5’ 11”), seventh in the triple jump with a jump of 39’ 2.5”,

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Girls 4x100 of Alaina Steele, Lydia Adams, Grace Grubbs and Grace Langmade placed 6th at the Section track meet.

and was just out of scoring in the long jump with a jump of 20’ 0.5” finishing in tenth place. Pulkrabek placed sixth in the long jump with a jump of 20’ 9.5”, eighth in the triple jump (38’ 4.25”) and was 9th in the 100m dash prelims (11.64). Haskovec placed sixth in the high jump (5’ 9”). “Seals and Pulkrabek were looking to advance to the State meet as they did last year but they came up a little short from that goal,” added Clementson. “They did, however, have great senior seasons and should be very proud of what they have accomplished over the past few years.” West and Palmer were part of two relay teams that both placed inside the top 10. The Dragons girls team placed 18th out of more than 27 teams, and had five girls score throughout the meet. Elsie Lundquist was Pine City’s top point-getter, followed by Alaina Steele, Lydia Adams, Grace Grubbs and Grace Langmade. Lundquist re-broke her school record in the 100m hurdles in prelims when she ran a personal best by 0.13 seconds. She later took sixth in the event with a time of 16.46. Lundquist also placed sixth in the high jump (4’ 11”) and seventh in the triple jump with a season’s best jump of 34’ 2.75”. Lundquist was just out of scoring in the long jump where she finished tenth in a season’s best jump of 16’ 0”. The girls 4x400m relay team of Langmade, Grace Grubbs, Adams and Steele placed sixth with a time of 4:23.64, while Steele earned eighth place in the 800m run with a time of 2:33.63. The same four girls placed eighth in the 4x800m. The State meet will be held at Hamline University on Friday and Saturday, June 9-10. Pine City’s boys 4x800m relay team will all compete at 3:56 p.m. on Saturday. “I am very excited to see our boys relay team compete

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The boys 4x800 placed second behind Mora. Both teams advance to the State meet this weekend.

to the best of their ability,” said Clementson. “They set a goal to break the school record and make it to State at the end of the season last year and they have done just that. They have worked very hard to earn the opportunity to compete at the State Meet.” Clementson also thanked his seniors for their hard work and dedication, and was proud that all five of his departing athletes will be competing in collegiate sports next season.

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What happened: Pine City watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a lopsided loss to the Gobblers. Aitkin scored on an error, a triple by Caleb Curtiss, and a groundout by Logan Cluff in the first inning, and never looked back. The Gobblers broke the game wide open with five runs in the third inning, which included several multi-base hits, including another by Curtiss. Aitkin finished with 16 hits. Nick Hansmann took the loss for Pine City, going one inning, giving up five runs on four hits. The Dragons did notch eight hits in the contest, including multiple hits from both Brendan Westbrook and Jake Lunceford, although the offense was never able to score a run. What it means: The Dragons ended with a 7-8 record, and had a season filled with several memorable moments. Up next: First-year head coach Monty Petersen will turn the page on his inaugural season at the helm. The squad has several standout offensive players returning in 2018 as well as all of its pitching.

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Marni Steltz, who owns and operates Pine City Scrapbooking Co. with her husband Ron, still bubbles with excitement when she thinks that her store was featured on national news program CBS Sunday Morning. “It’s been fabulous,” Marni said. “People that have lived in and around the community have stopped in and shown their support, and are all excited to see Pine City on the news finally for something good. You know how that is in communities, all you hear about is what went wrong.” Ironically, it was a television reporter following a local tragedy who found this positive story instead. Reporter Jennifer Mayerle of WCCO television was in Pine City covering a crime in the area when she found out about the local scrapbook store. “She saw our billboard and was like, ‘I’m going to do a story on something fun,’” Marni explained. “And so that’s how we got picked. I feel like I won the lottery.” Marni said that Mayerle and her crew were wonderful to them while filming the piece. “They treated us just like royalty,” she said. “With the fuss they made over us, you would have thought we were the movie stars, and here we’re just small town Pine City. But they treated us with the most respect, and they were just super sweet to work with.” The creativity and enthusiasm of local scrapbooker Linda Kleppe was another feature of the story. “They wanted to talk to a scrapbooker, and I thought, ‘Wow, who better to talk to then Linda with all the scrapbooks she’s made for her kids? And I thought they did a lovely job with that, and she did too. “And the ladies in the retreat, oh my gosh. They talked to a few of the ladies who had gone on retreat that weekend. They’ve been coming since we opened this store in 2008. And so that was so exciting to have them there that weekend, and they were so willing to talk. I thought they did such a fabulous job.” The original story ran on WCCO news in April 2016, and scrapbookers from across Minnesota started calling the store and planning retreats. “Even after the first story, we’ve gotten busier than we’ve ever been,” Marni said. Then, a few months lat-

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Marni Steltz of Pine City Scrapbooking Co. said being featured on CBS Sunday Morning feels like winning the lottery.

er, Marni got a call saying that it was possible – just possible – that the story might get picked up and shown nationwide. “We didn’t know it was going to air for sure until the Saturday night before,” she said. “It was pretty exciting. I felt like I won the lottery with the first story, and I went, ‘How can you win the lottery twice?’” The story ran on CBS Sunday Morning on May 14 – Mother’s Day. Since then, Marni said, it’s been a little bit nuts. “We’ve gotten calls and messages on Facebook and emails from all over the country,” she said. “I just got one from New York, and they were, ‘Oh, come out here and open a store.’ That’s been exciting for us.” She pointed out that many scrapbooking stores in Minnesota and across the nation have fallen by the wayside since she and Ron first opened the doors of Pine City Scrapbooking Co. all those years ago. “People are still [scrapbooking],” Marni said. “But the economy was so bad it was hard for small businesses to survive. So we were just fortunate – we weathered the storm. And after that first story, oh gosh, it’s been crazy. And then with the second story it got crazy again. So I’ve just been trying to keep up.” Besides the good news for their business, she’s glad for all the positive attention the other women involved with the story have received – including the reporter. “That was [Mayerle’s] first national news story, so that was quite an accomplishment for her,” Marni said. “After that we all felt like family, because we had this wonderful experience. I felt like I made new friends.” The story, “Scrapbooking: Opening a page on the past,” can be viewed at cbsnews.com

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Pine City Schools Superintendent Annette Freiheit described the process behind the school district’s new strategic plan at a May 18 Chamber of Commerce meeting at Pizza Pub.

Pine City School District seeks public input on new strategic plan STAFF REPORT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

The Pine City School District School Board is inviting members of the public to share their feedback on the proposed 2017-2022 District Strategic Plan. School district officials are conducting a survey with students, district employees, parents/ guardians and community and business members. The survey is completely anonymous. Those interested are asked to complete the survey and submit their responses by Friday, June 9, 2017 by 5 p.m. The survey asks the participant for their opinions on several subjects. For instance, one question asks what the participant thinks are the most important characteristics of a great school district, and has them rate the following from very important to less important: • Effective discipline and classroom management

• Integrating technology in the curriculum and classrooms • Parental involvement in education • Preparing learners for post-secondary education and careers • Safe and clean school buildings and grounds • Sound financial management • Staff members who show they care • Strong academic program • Strong extra-curricular programs (sports, music, theater and visual arts) • Teaching about citizenship and respect for others Other questions ask the participant to rank the foundations of the current district strategic plan (which was in place from 2014-17) in order of importance, to offer other ideas for strategic plan foundations, and to identify the top ten core values and beliefs that are important in educating students in Pine City schools. The survey also asks what kind

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of engaging and different learning opportunities the district should be providing for Pine City students, and what a 21st century learning environment at Pine City looks like. Access more information about the proposed strategic plan through the school website at: www.isd578.org/strategicplan The website includes an introductory video, a proposed strategic plan presentation PDF, a proposed strategic plan video presentation, a survey link and a PDF of survey questions. Paper copies of the survey are available for pick up in the elementary office, the high school receptionist, the district office, or upon request by contacting Deb Wagner, district office administrative assistant, at 320-629-4010. Completed survey paper copies may be turned in at any of these locations by Friday, June 9.

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ATV driver killed in crash

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A Sturgeon Lake man was killed this past Saturday afternoon after the ATV he was driving rolled over. The Pine County Sheriff’s Office reports that on June 3 at 1:30 p.m. Pine County 911 received a report of an ATV accident on Cane Creek Road at Degerstrom Road in Finlayson Township. Callers told the dispatchers that an ATV had rolled over and the driver had received injuries to his head. Deputies and EMS were dispatched to the scene. Additional information prior to EMS arrival was that the driver had

Steven Shultz, a Pine County resident, caught this beauty on the Snake River this past May after a 20 minute run up and down the riverbank. He then released the ﬁsh for future generations.

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asked if adding Sunday sales means the store should hire a new part-time worker, or workers in the future. “Maybe,” Smetana responded. “We’re going to track that really closely to see how it is affected, but I think that might be a possibility. I honestly think that might happen.” City Administrator Ken Cammilleri said they would have to look at many factors before making a decision on hiring a new part-time employee. The council approved setting the new Sunday hours, and also approved having the store open from 9 a.m. to

10 p.m. Monday through Saturday during the summer months before reverting to 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. after Labor Day. Smetana told the council that she has years of records of customer visits to show that it makes financial sense to open an hour earlier during the summer. “It tends to pick up more in the summertime that we have customers that come in at 9 a.m.,” she said. “People get up and moving faster when it’s nicer out and when the sun is up sooner.” The council voted to allow Smetana to hire two seasonal workers for the summer months.

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A man is recovering from multiple stab wounds after an incident in the early morning this past Sunday in Finlayson. The Pine County Sheriff’s Office reports that shortly before 3 a.m. on June 4 deputies responded to two 911 calls reporting an assault at an apartment on the 6500 block of Broadway Avenue in Finlayson. The victim and the alleged attacker, who both live in the apartment, made the calls. Deputies located a male victim outside

to attract people to what Pine City has to offer. “I think it’s going to be really important that we get creative with different ideas to keep people wanting to stay in our small town, with all the competition,” she said. “I want to do my part to make sure that Pine City’s on that list of places where people want to live.”

learn how things go that I’ll be able to maybe be a voice for some people who maybe haven’t had a voice on the city council for a while. I’ve lived here long enough – I just want to help make it a vibrant city.” She said that she wants to find ways

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of the apartment complex. He was airlifted to North Memorial Health Hospital in Robbinsdale where he was treated for multiple stab wounds. A female was located uninjured outside of the residence. She was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Pine County Jail on probable cause first and second degree assault. The investigation remains active and ongoing, and Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) agents and crime scene personnel are assisting with the investigation. Investigators believe there is no ongoing threat to the public.

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stopped breathing and a nurse on scene was performing CPR. The driver of the ATV was pronounced deceased on scene once EMS arrived. Witnesses reported the ATV was making the corner at Degerstrom Road and Cane Creek Road when the machine left the roadway and rolled over, causing the injuries to the driver that led to his death. The driver of the ATV was identified as Patrick Auger, 38, of Sturgeon Lake. The accident remains under investigation by the Pine County Sheriff’s Office and the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office.

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OBITUARIES

IN MEMORY

Vera M. Duzan V

Vera Duzan of Pine C City passed away Mond morning, May 29, in day G Grand Rapids, Michigan a the age of 88. at Vera Marie Blackstad w was born to Peter and N Nellie Blackstad on Jan. 1 1929, in St. James, 18, M Minnesota. She attended a two-room schoolhouse i in LaSalle, then high s school in St. James. Her college years were at St. Olaf and Mankato State where she graduated in 1962 with her Master’s Degree. On Dec. 23, 1951, Vera married Walter Duzan in LaSalle, Minnesota. They enjoyed teaching in Pine City and Hinckley for 24 years. During their 25 years of retirement, Vera and Walt spent much of it traveling together. She is survived by her children, John (Marie) Duzan of Georgia; Karen (Steve) Mueller of Michigan; Jeffrey (Sally) Duzan of Bemidji; Steven (Betty) Duzan of South Carolina. She is also survived by nine grandchildren: Carol, David (Theresa), Peter, Timothy, Christopher, Max and Blake Duzan, Jenny Mueller, and Julianne (Charlie) Lemmink; three great-grandchildren: Matthew, Jacob and Luke Duzan; and her brother Edward (Cathy) Blackstad of Sleepy Eye. Vera is preceded in death by her husband Walt, parents Peter and Nellie Blackstad, and brothers Charles and James Blackstad. Reverend Fred Hanson and Reverend Dr. Vicki VanderVegt officiated funeral services for Vera on Saturday, June 3, 2017, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Pine City. Music was provided by Doug Berglund, Mark Osterdyk, Scott Jahnz and Glenna Reierson. Pall bearers were Vera’s grandsons. Interment was in Hilltop Cemetery in Pine City. Memorials may be given in Vera’s memory to the Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pine City. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel.

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Graduates

Brandon Alan Purdy

Brady Hepburn graduated from Lake Superior College in May. He received an Associate of Arts degree. He has been accepted to UMD, Labovitz School of Business and Economics for fall, 2017. He will be pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. He graduated from PCHS in 2016. His parents are Mark and Adele Hepburn of Pine City.

July 8, 1992 - June 9, 2016

Bethany Irene Maki, daughter of Bob and Sara Maki of Pine City, graduated from Winona State University with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work on May 5, 2017.

Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure; You are loved beyond words, and missed beyond measure. Mom, Dad and Justin

Amanda Downs of Sandstone was among the students to graduate with bachelor of arts degrees from Gustavus Adolphus College during the school’s annual commencement exercises on Sunday, May 28. She received a degree in English, magna cum laude.

Dean’s lists Maryville University has named Grant Manley of Brook Park to the dean’s list for the spring 2017 semester. Dalton Lilienthal of Brook Park was named to the dean’s list at Central Lakes College for the 2017 spring semester. Emily Sikkink, a resident of

Hinckley, was among the students from Rochester Community and Technical College who made the dean’s list for spring semester ending this past May. The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) has announced its dean’s list for spring semester 2017. The following local students have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher: Bryce D. Lanhart of Braham; Keyan S. Weaver of Brook Park; Alexander R. Fiero of Finlayson; Adam J. Finke, Laken M. Lymburner, Mike Vonrueden and Taylor M. Johnson, all of Hinckley; Amanda L. Basta, Ashton B. Lebrun, Austin J. Cavallin, Elizabeth L. Erickson and Maria C. Carpenter, all of Pine City; Rene A. Nelson and Rona M. Seegebarth of Sandstone; Frank White, Holly R. Mattison, Nicole M. Grutkoski and Zachariah Schaumburg, all of Sturgeon Lake; Maia I. Killerud and Miss Sydney S. Nelson of Willow River.

Scholarship Kimberly Whaley of Pine City received the North Dakota State University Presidential Scholarship in the amount of $12,000. The scholarship recognizes high academic achievement. Whaley will enter NDSU in the fall and plans to major in mechanical engineering.

WORSHIP GUIDE

Church of Christ

Grasston Baptist Church

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

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

Dale Evangelical Free Church

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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

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

First Presbyterian Church

Henriette Community Church

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

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

Hinckley Seventh Day Adventist Grace Baptist Church 1 mile Southwest of Pine City on Fairway Road (next to I-35) 320-629-1374 Pastor Tim W. Stratton 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 11:00 a.m. Preaching Service, 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. 7:30 p.m. Wed. Bible study, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Master Clubs for children ages 4 to 6th grade.

550 1st St. NE, Hinckley 320-384-6167 Pastor: Carlos Rodriguez Services, Saturday, 11 a.m. Fellowship lunch 1st and 3rd Saturday following services.

Hope Lutheran Church Grasston Dean Oelfke, Pastor 320-396-3925 hopelutherangrasston.org

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

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

Living Water Fellowship

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

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

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

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

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

Open Arms Church of God

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

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

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

South Pine Baptist Church formerly Trinity Baptist Fellowship

825 Golf Ave SW, Pine City 320-629-2985 Pastor Fred Hanson Sunday (summer schedule) 9:00 a.m. Coffee and fellowship following the service Thursday 5:50 p.m. with summer Sunday school for preK-6th VBS July 24-28, 2017

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

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

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

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

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PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER May 29 - June 4 Theft, burglary, vandalism

May 29, 10:20 a.m., report of vehicle exterior damage, 6th Ave., Pine City south. May 30, 6:41 p.m., report of driveoffs, Beroun Crossing Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. May 31, 3:25 p.m., report of property damage, 4th Ave./8th St., Pine City south. June 1, 5:26 a.m., report of property damage w/animal, I-35, Pine City Twp. west. June 1, 12:24 p.m., report of theft, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. June 1, 2:07 p.m., report of fraud, Cassie Ln., Pokegama Twp. west. June 2, 2:44 a.m., report of driveoffs, 13th St., Pine City south. June 2, 7:44 a.m., report of theft, Sunset Trl., Pokegama Twp. west. June 2, 9:07 p.m., report of property damage, 3rd Ave./5th St., Pine City south. June 3, 10:48 a.m., report of property damage w/animal, Beroun Crossing Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. June 4, 3:27 p.m., report of vehicle theft/attempt, Everready Rd., Pokegama Twp. east.

Miscellaneous

May 29, 9:04 a.m., report of crank 911 calls, Main St., Pine City south. May 30, 10:49 p.m., report of animal disturbance, Holly Rd./Cross Lake Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. May 31, 5:23 p.m., report of suspicious activity, Park Cir., Pokegama Twp. west. May 31, 10:17 p.m., report of unwanted person, Loon Dr., Pokegama Twp. west. June 1, 8:20 p.m., report of crank 911 calls, Bayside Loop, Pokegama Twp. west. June 2, 2:42 p.m., report of trespass, St. Croix Rd., Pine City south. June 2, 9:38 p.m., report of suspicious activity, Russell Rd./Maple Grove Rd., Pine City Twp. east. June 3, 11:28 a.m., report of neighbor trouble, Sunset Trl., Pokegama Twp. west. June 4, 11:35 a.m., report of domestic, Linden Tree Rd., Pokegama Twp. west.

Fires and accidents

May 30, 10:25 p.m., report of structure fire, State Hwy. 70, Rock Creek east. May 31, 1:03 p.m., report of grass fire, Homestead Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. May 31, 8:19 p.m., report of smoke odor/area, Homestead Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. June 1, 6:30 p.m., report of grass fire, Forest Blvd., Rock Creek west. June 2, 3:38 p.m., report of fire alarm, Hawk Ridge Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. June 2, 10:49 p.m., report of miscella-

neous ﬁre, Main St., Pine City south. June 3, 2:42 p.m., report of personal injury, Forest Blvd., Rock Creek west. June 4, 4:04 p.m., report of vehicle ﬁre, Mallard Rd./Beaver Claw Rd., Brook Park Twp.

Jail roster May 29, Jacqueline Danielle Duncan, warrant, remand-bail, forgery- offer or pass counterfeited, theft- $500 or less- M, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedu... May 29, Jonathon Craig Oiyotte, warrant, under sentence, robberybank- other weapon. May 29, Shawn Lee Boots, awaiting trial/court, remand-RPR, probable cause, traffic- insurance- no proof, driver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released May 31. May 29, Daniel Grant Cheney, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-bail, assault- terrorist threat reckless.... domestic assault- misd. Released May 31. May 29, Jerome Thomas Clepper, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, fraud- financial trans card- use fr... Released May 30. May 29, Sara Chae Shulstad, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, possess pistol or semi-automatic... Released May 30. May 30, Dee Manalang Derocker, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degreepossess sche... Released May 31. May 30, Suzanne Marie Vanalst, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-RPR, traffic- DWI- 4th degree drive while impaired. Released June 1. May 31, Katie Lea Allman, warrant, remand-hold, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedu... May 31, Courtney Marie Pirila, warrant, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedu... May 31, Donald Leonard Staples, warrant, hold for other agency, fleeing police officer in motor v...; Pine County warrant, remand-bail, drugs5th degreepossess sche... Released June 1. May 31, Richard Roy Grand, book and release, summons, assault- 5th degree- inflict or attempt bod... Released May 31. May 31, Jeremy Ernest Linton, book and release, summons, govt- violation of harass/restr order- M... Released May 31. June 1, Colette Dawn Bugg, warrant, remand-hold, disorderly conductoffensive/abusiv... June 1, Kenneth Louis Dallessandro, warrant, remand-hold, financial transaction card fraud- us... June 1, Daniel Stephen Koecher, under sentence, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree. June 1, Nichole Josephine Bieringer, book and release, summons, drugs5th degreepossess sche... Released

June 1. June 1, Ti-Heim Coston, book and release, summons, wrongfully obtaining assistance... public assistance/ food stamp/food... Released June 1. June 1, Jessica Jo Pigeon, Pine County warrant, theft- $500 or less- M... Released June 1. June 1, Wesley John William Premo, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degreeposs/procure/control... Released June 1. June 2, Mark Anthony Campbell, under sentence, drugs- 5th degreeposs/procure/control su... June 2, Terrance Charles Chromy, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree. June 2, Nicholas Edwin Coles, warrant, under sentence, predatory offender- fails to mail... June 2, Jacob Alexander Johnson, under sentence, robbery- simple. June 2, Katrina El Martineau-Friedman, under sentence, nonsupport of spouse or child- for 1... June 2, Anson Robert Mattkins, under sentence, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree- alcohol conc over... June 2, Andrew William Manfolk, under sentence, domestic assaultmisdemeanor- comm... Released June 5. June 2, Amber Ann Rushmeyer, book and release, summons, disorderly conductoffensive/abus... Released June 2. June 3, Tomas Christo Herrera-Schultz, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, disturb- interfere with privacy; drugs- mfg or deliver- drug paraphernalia, 5th degreeposs/procure/control su... June 4, Marvin Wayne Garbow, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, fugitive from justice from other state, drugs- 3rd degreeposs...; hold for other agency, probation violation- M... June 4, Daron Rose Mainville, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assault- 2nd degree- dangerous weapon- other... 1st degree- great bodily harm-nonfam... June 4, Jeremy Alan Mccarty, Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degreeposs... possess schedu... June 4, Wyatt Richmond Mlaskoch, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, ﬂeeing police officer in motor veh...; traffic- DWI- 4th degree drive while impaired. June 4, Wah Bin Mi Gi Si Pe Robertson, hold for other agency, govt- violate no contact order. June 4, Amber Lynette Williams, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, criminal alert network- dissemination...; probable cause, govtsmuggle- contraband into prison. June 4, Robin Marie Welle, Pine County warrant, govt- evading MV tax- GM; drugs- poss/sale hypo syringe/need... Released June 4.

There have been 1,033 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2017.

Minnesota Starwatch ‘Strawberry moon’ arrives in June BY DEANE MORRISON

After nightfall this month, we can compare two giants: Saturn and Jupiter. Jupiter comes out as a beacon in the southwest and sets in the west a few hours later. Trailing it is Spica, the brightest star in Virgo. Below Spica and Jupiter is the skewed, four-sided form of Corvus, the crow. Saturn rises in the east around sunset and travels the night sky between Scorpius and its red heart, Antares, to the west and the Teapot of Sagittarius to the east. On June 15, Earth laps the ringed planet in the orbital race and it will be at its brightest for the year. At this time – called opposition because it places the planet directly opposite the sun in the sky – Saturn will be up all night. And while it will be brighter than usual, the change in brightness isn’t nearly as dramatic as the change when Mars gets near opposition. That’s because Saturn, as well as Jupiter, are so far away that their distance from us changes relatively little as Earth orbits the sun. But when our orbit makes us lap Mars, we get so close that the red planet lights up like a ruby in the sun. After the 15th, Earth leaves behind not only Saturn, but the spectacularly successful Cassini mission to the ringed planet. The Cassini spacecraft has begun a series of weekly dives between the planet and its rings and is sending back stunning photos. In September Cassini will plunge into Saturn, a final journey that will end with the spacecraft burning up like a meteor. Above Saturn and Jupiter, brilliant Arcturus anchors the kiteshaped constellation Bootes, the herdsman. Just east of high-flying Bootes hangs Corona Borealis, the northern crown, with its brightest star, Gemma, near the lowest point. Gemma is also known as Alphecca, from the Arabic for a bright star in a broken ring of stars. In the morning sky, Venus shines brightly low in the east. A waning crescent moon visits on the 20th and 21st. June’s “strawberry moon” becomes full on the 9th at 8:10 a.m., but by then it will have set. To be sure of catching it, go out the night before or by 5 a.m. the morning of the 9th. This is the most distant full moon of the year, coming less than a day after the moon reaches apogee, the farthest point from Earth in its orbit. The night of the 9th-10th, the moon and Saturn cross the sky together. Summer arrives at 11:24 p.m. on Tuesday, the 20th, when the sun reaches a point over the Tropic of Cancer. At that moment, Earth will be lighted from the Antarctic Circle up to and past the North Pole, all the way to the Arctic Circle on the night side of the planet.

PUBLIC NOTICES STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT Case Type – Other Civil Mortgage Foreclosure Court File No. 58-CV-17-148 Northwoods Bank of Minnesota, Plaintiff, v. Raymond C. Mead, a single person; Discover Bank; and Internal Revenue Service, Defendants. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE UNDER JUDGMENT AND DECREE (REAL PROPERTY) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that under and by virtue of the Order and Judgment signed on April 26, 2017, and entered in the above entitled action on the 4th day of May, 2017, by the Honorable Krista Martin, Judge of District Court of Pine County, Minnesota, Tenth Judicial District, a certified copy of which has been delivered to me

directing the sale of the premises hereinafter described, to satisfy the amount found and adjudged due Plaintiff in the above-entitled action from Defendants Raymond C. Mead, and to extinguish the lien interests of Discover Bank and Internal Revenue Service, as prescribed in the Order and Judgment, the undersigned Sheriff of Pine County will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, on the 6th day of July, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at the Pine County Sheriff’s Office, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, MN 55063, the premises and real estate, lying and being in the County of Pine, State of Minnesota, described in said Judgment, to-wit: Lot Twelve (12), and the West ½ of Lots Fourteen (14), Fifteen (15) and Sixteen (16), Block Fortythree (43), Original Townsite of Pine City. together with all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings, improvements and fixtures;

all easements, rights of way, all appurtenances; all water, water rights, watercourses and ditch rights (including stock in utilities with ditch or irrigation rights); and all other rights, royalties, and profits relating to the real property, including without limitation, all minerals, oil, gas, geothermal and similar matters, the “Mortgaged Property.” Property Address: 500 – 5th Avenue SE (PID No. 42.5357.000) and 545 – 4th Street SE (PID No. 42.5354.000) Pine City, MN 55063 Dated: 5-8-17 Jeffrey Nelson, Sheriff of Pine County (signed) This Instrument was drafted by: John M. Cabak CABAK LAW, LLC 243 Main Street S Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-2529 Attorney Registration #0388929 Plaintiff’s Attorney This is a communication from a

debt collector. Any information gained will be used for that purpose. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2017 Brook Park Township Regular Meeting Notice Please be advised that the regular meeting dates of the Brook Park Township for the 2017/2018 year will be the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Brook Park Town Hall, Brook Park, MN. In the event that a meeting date needs to be changed, notice will be published in this paper. Kelly Johnson, Clerk Brook Park Township Published in the Pine City Pioneer on June 8, 2017 NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT Date: May 15, 2017 YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT: The mortgage foreclosure sale

originally scheduled for June 15, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., at the Pine County Sheriff’s Department, Room 100, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, MN 55063, to foreclose upon the real property secured by a Mortgage executed by Bradd Mlaskoch, a/k/a Bradd L. Mlaskoch, and Danielle Mlaskoch, husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to Northview Bank, as Mortgagee, dated September 29, 2008, and filed for record October 3, 2008, as Document No. A475667, in the office of the Pine County Recorder, as further modified of record, has been postponed and will now be held on JULY 13, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. As of April 17, 2017, the amount due on the Mortgage, and taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage was: $87,206.28. Mortgagor/occupant(s) must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m., July 13, 2018, if the mortgage is not reinstated prior to the date of sale or if the property

is not redeemed subsequent to the Sheriff’s sale of the property. Street Address, City and ZIP code of mortgaged premises: 8060 Park Drive, Willow River, MN 55795 Transaction agent; residential mortgage servicer; and lender or broker: Northview Bank Tax parcel identification numbers: 47.0096.000 Transaction Agent’s mortgage ID number (MERS number): None Name of mortgage originator: Northview Bank FRYBERGER, BUCHANAN, SMITH & FREDERICK, P.A. Robert R. Kanuit, Atty. ID#0252530 302 West Superior Street Suite 700 Duluth, MN 55802-1863 (218) 722-0861 Attorneys for Northview Bank Published in the Pine City Pioneer on June 8, 2017

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