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Bleeding man sends deputies to alleged drug house

BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Teddy Alan Korf, 53, of Pine City, has been charged with multiple felony counts of robbery, assault and drug possession after a bleeding assault victim claimed to have been beaten and robbed at Korf’s Pine City home.

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Friday night fish fryers This cheerful crew of cooks at Immaculate Conception’s Friday night Fish Fry on March 4 check out the next specialty to be sent out and served to hungry visitors.

Team seeks truth behind legend of lost train in Devils Lake

BY TODD BECKMANN TODD@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM

What leads explorers to dive on the Titanic or explore an uncharted jungle? The simple answer? Because of what they might find there.

This is what drew Grantsburg’s Karl Anderson to Devils Lake in Pine City last weekend.

At issue is the legend of the lost train in Devils Lake, a train which supposedly went off the tracks and into Devils Lake in the 1870s.

Details are sketchy, to say the least.

“There was no newspaper in Pine City at the time so there is no documentation of it happening or not happening,” Anderson said. “We figure that no one was hurt or killed because that would have been documented somehow.”

Even though the legend goes back decades, Anderson’s interest started 15 years ago.

“We moved an Army tank from Pine City

VICTIM AIRLIFTED According to the criminal complaint filed in Pine County Court, on March 1 at 2:12 a.m., a Pine County deputy was dispatched to the Super America in Pine City on the report of an assault. He found a man standing at the front entrance of SuperAmerica, stumbling and bleeding.

The victim said, “They whipped me, they beat me.”

He said the beating was done “at Ted’s house,” and that Ted was one of a group who had beaten him with fists, a shovel, a board and other objects, kicked him and stolen at least $700 cash, a cell phone, and a ring with a blue stone. The deputy recognized the description of the house as being the home of Ted Korf at 15446 Mid River Road in Pokegama Township. According to the criminal complaint, the house “is frequented by known criminals.”

The victim was airlifted to North Memorial Hospital to be treated for his injuries. He SEE ASSAULT, PAGE 13

Jambeck shares tales of sea journey

BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

to Rush City for the historical society,” he explained.

That led to him hearing of the legend and it

A Pine City native is returning home with a message of both hope and concern for the future – and a tale of an amazing seagoing adventure.

Jenna Jambeck will be coming to the Pine City High School Auditorium on March 10 at 7 p.m. to talk about her unique 19 day journey by sailboat across the Atlantic Ocean in 2014, describe what

SEE DEVILS LAKE, PAGE 13

SEE JAMBECK, PAGE 13

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Anderson and his team of explorers scan the bottom of Devils Lake on March 5, hoping to find a large metal object resting there.

Jenna Jambeck

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Slippery roads lead to rollover A slippery Friday evening led to a number of cars heading off the roadway. This car rolled off County Road 7 and landed on a frozen canal. One person was transported due to injuries. Pine County Deputies, Pine City Fire, Pine Ambulance and Pine EMS responded.

Rossow won’t seek re-election

BY HENRY FISCHER NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Pine County Board Chair Curt Rossow has announced that he will not seek re-election after his term expires at the end of this year.

Rossow represents District 4 which covers the northwest portion of Pine County. It includes the cities of Bruno, Denham, Finlayson, Rutledge, Sturgeon Lake and Willow River along with Birch Creek, Bremen, Kettle River, Norman, Pine Lake, Sturgeon Lake and Windemere townships.

Rossow said he made the announcement in order to give prospective candidates time to apply for the position and campaign prior to the November election.

Commissioner Steve Chaffee, who represents Dis-

trict 3 which covers the middle of the county, has not made a decision yet on whether he will seek re-election but is considering it.

In other action, the Pine County Board: APPROVED an on-sale, off-sale and Sunday liquor license for Steven P. Cunningham and Sheri L. Hanson, new owners of the Floppie Crappie Lakeside Pub LLC at the northwest corner of Pokegama Lake.

ACCEPTED more donations for the county’s K-9 program in the sheriff’s office – Pine City Lions Club ($2,500), Sandstone Lions Club ($1,000), Matthew Steinert Family ($250), Peter and R. Jane Brown ($100), Kettle River Pizza ($50), Willow River Lumber ($50), Douglas and Suzanne Blechinger ($26.20), Charles Rike ($10), plus $28 from anonymous donors via the Race for the K-9 fund.

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Pine County voters went to the polls this past Tuesday as part of a DFL, Republican or third-party caucus, and each cast a ballot in support of one of the candidates seeking their party’s endorsement to become the next president of the United States.

REPUBLICAN CAUCUS At the Pine County Republican caucus held in Hinckley, Texas Senator Ted Cruz was the top vote-getter, pulling in 167 votes. Television host Donald Trump came in second in Pine County with 124 votes.

Florida Senator Marco Rubio took third place with 51 votes. Dr. Ben Carson took fourth with 30 votes while Ohio Governor John Kasich came in fifth with 22 votes.

Overall in the state of Minnesota, Rubio came in first with 40,375 votes or 36.29 percent of the vote total. Cruz was second with 32,344 votes (29.07 percent). Trump had 23,770 votes (21.37 percent). Carson had 8,150 votes (7.33 percent) and Kasich had 6,410 votes (5.76 percent).

This means that with 38 Republican delegates in play in Minnesota, Rubio took 17 delegates, Cruz took 13 delegates and Trump took eight delegates.

DFL CAUCUS Pine County’s 11B DFL caucuses were held in three locations around the county: Pine Technical and Community College, Askov Community Center and Willow River School.

Tallied together, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders received 258 votes in those Pine County caucuses while former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton received 162 votes.

Overall in the state of Minnesota, Sanders came solidly in first with 115,218 votes or 61.08 percent of the vote total. Clinton received 71,887 votes, or 38.11 percent of the vote total. Other Democratic candidates combined received less than one percent of the vote.

This means that with 77 delegates in play in Minnesota, Sanders took 46 delegates and Clinton took 29 delegates.

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MARCH 10

Henriette Ham Bingo

Jambeck presentation and film screening of ‘eXXpedition’ On Thursday, March 10 the public is invited to a free presentation by Pine City native, Dr. Jenna Jambeck. Jenna, who has a Ph.D. in environmental engineering, sailed 19 days across the Atlantic Ocean with 13 others in November 2014 to sample open ocean plastic marine debris. At 7 p.m. in the Pine City High School auditorium Jenna will show “eXXpedition - making the unseen seen,” a 40-minute film documenting the voyage, and answer questions after.

Call Carol at 320-420-8886 or visit the MarineDebrisTracker page on Facebook to learn more.

Pine County Comprehensive Plan On Thursday, March 10 at 6 p.m. the public is invited to a public meeting at the Pine County Courthouse for residents to express their concerns and priorities regarding the future of Pine County. Topics will include job creation, tourism, recreation, natural resources, education, agriculture and more. For additional information visit www.co.pine.mn.us or call the Department of Planning and Zoning at 320-216-4220.

MARCH 11 PCftA Gallery exhibit Pine Center for the Arts’ next gallery exhibit, set to open on Friday, March 11, will feature the watercolors of Gayla Olson and jewelry of Elizabethx2. A gallery opening reception with refreshments will take place from 4-7 p.m. For more information contact PCftA by email at info@pinecenter.org or leave a message at 320-629-4924.

MARCH 11 & 12 Grant information sessions East Central Regional Arts Council will provide a free grant information session about opportunities for arts organizations on Friday, March 11 from 1-2:30 p.m. at 112 Main Ave. S, Braham. A session specific to individual artists, including a session on resume writing, will take place the following day, Saturday, March 12 from 9-11 a.m. To register, or for more information, call the Regional Arts Council office at 320-3962337, or email matt@ecrac.org.

MARCH 12 Business Expo at PTCC The Collegiate Entrepreneur Organization will host the 4th Annual Business Expo event on Saturday, March 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Pine Technical & Community College. Free admission for the public and door prizes.

Interested vendors and businesses may email ceoclub@ pine.edu for more information or to reserve a booth.

Ham Bingo will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2 p.m., at Ryder’s Bar & Grill in Henriette. Sponsored by the Henriette Improvement Association, proceeds go back to the community.

dren’s ministry for grades K-5, and “The Landing,” for grades 6-12, are also available. No preregistration is necessary.

For more information, contact Journey North Church at JourneyNorthChurch.com or cr@ journeynorthchurch.com.

VFW Ham Bingo A VFW ham bingo, open to players of all ages, will take place at the Pine City VFW Post 4258 on Saturday, March 12 at 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit the VFW education scholarship and Pine City Cub Scout funds. Call Jim Zaun at 320-237-6385 with any questions.

MARCH 11 - 13 Baker Street Irregulars present ‘The Proposal’ at the Fur Post Friday through Sunday, March 11, 12 and 13, The Baker Street Irregulars return to the North West Company Fur Post with Anton Chekhov’s “The Proposal.” Set in rural Russia during the late 1800s, the oneact play is a delightful farce in which a young man comes to propose to a young woman; however, they can’t stop arguing long enough to get to the subject of matrimony. Performances are set for 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, as well as a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday. Tickets can be reserved online at www. mnhs.org, or call 320-629-6356.

MARCH 15 Driver improvement courses A four hour 55+ driver improvement refresher course will take place on Tuesday, March 15, 5:30-9:30 p.m., at Hinckley High School - Community Ed. Preregistration is required. For information or to register call 888-234-1294, or visit www.mnsafetycenter.org. Persons age 55 and older who complete the course qualify for a 10 percent discount on their auto insurance premiums for three years.

Rep. Nolan mobile offices Members of U.S. Congressman Rick Nolan’s (MN-8) staff will be available to meet with constituents during “Congress Comes to You” meetings on Tuesday, March 15 at the Hinckley Senior Dining Site at 11 a.m., followed by a meeting at Hinckley City Hall at 1 p.m. For additional dates/locations visit http://nolan.house.gov/congress-comes-to-you-schedule.

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The Pine County Genealogical Society will be meeting at the Pine County Historical Museum in Askov on Wednesday, March 16 at noon for lunch with meeting to follow. The public is invited to come learn how to obtain information on their ancestors. Email crglattly@frontiernet.net with any questions.

The next meeting of the East Central Minnesota Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gays (including also transgender and bisexual) will be held Sunday, March 13, at 4:30 p.m. at Common Ground, the Cambridge United Methodist Church, at 409 North Cypress St., Cambridge. Anyone in need of support or answers on LGBT issues is encouraged to attend. Call 320-396-3128; 320272-0069; or 763-552-0084 with any questions.

Pine City Senior Center bingo There will be bingo at the Pine City Senior Center, 670 Main St. S., from 2 - 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 13. Call Kathy at 320-6301359 for cost or information.

MARCH 14 Celebrate Recovery at Journey North Church Celebrate Recovery is a Christ centered 12-step recovery program available to anyone with hurts, hang-ups and habits. This ministry is free at Journey North Church in Pine City on Mondays beginning at 6 p.m. with a supper, followed by praise and worship, large group teaching or testimony, small open share groups, and ends with coffee and treats.

There is free childcare, as well as “Celebration Place,” a chil-

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FISH FRY

Every Friday during Lent 5pm-7pm at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

MARCH 17

All you can eat meal includes fried boneless Alaskan Pollock fish fillets, choice of potato, vegetable, bun, dessert and beverage

MARCH 19

Arts Rx with Spirit River Scandiband The Spirit River Scandiband will perform music to celebrate St. Urho’s Day, the day St. Urho drove the grasshoppers out of Finland, at the Arts Prescription (Rx) event at North Country Coffee with We R Able on Thursday, March 17. A set meal begins at 5 p.m. with music at 5:30 p.m.

Preregister by calling 320-3581211 or email varrowsmith@ scred.k12.mn.us.

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It’s a Super Art Saturday on March 19 at Pine Center for the Arts, 265 5th St. SE, Pine City.

At 10 a.m. create a painted wine glass with Charlene Herrick or learn about music theory and structure with local folk musician Fred Keller. At 1 p.m., join local artist Cindy Fuerstenberg of “Larking About in Art” and paint warm tone cone flowers on a cool blue background. For cost, questions or to register, call 320-629-4924 or visit www. pinecenter.org.

THURSDAY 3/10 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m.

Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City Pine City VFW Auxiliary: Pine City VFW Post #4258, 6:30 p.m.

SUNDAY 3/13 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m.

Pine City Civic Center Board: Pine City ALC building, 8 p.m.

Thunderin’ Toms Banquet The Pine County Thunderin’ Toms Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, (NWTF), annual banquet will be held on Saturday, March 19 at the Hinckley Community Center. Social hour begins at 4 p.m.

There will be over 25 guns and other prizes. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. For reservations call Warren Dufresne at 320-629-7485 or Tom Valvoda at 651-238-9029.

MONDAY 3/14 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m.

Pine City School Board: Pine City Elem. Media Ctr., 6:30 p.m.

AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church TUESDAY 3/15 Pine County Board: Pine City, Pine County Courthouse, 10 a.m.

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

Snowshoe at the Fur Post A morning of snowshoeing with We R Able on Saturday, March 19 should help participants embrace the weather and enjoy it. The program begins at 10 a.m. at the North West Company Fur Post and runs through lunch. A costumed guide from 1804 will meet the guests, take them to visit the wigwam and fort, teach them how to play an Ojibwe game called snow snakes, give them a chance to warm up with some storytelling indoors, and then finally help them get fitted for snowshoes so the group can trek through the woods and look for animal tracks. For those who are rolling or prefer to walk on a path, a cleared trail is available. Preregister (by March 11) by calling 320-358-1211 or email varrowsmith@scred.k12.mn.us.

MARCH 20 Palm Sunday pancakes The Lions’ annual Palm Sunday Pancake Breakfast will take place on Sunday, March 20, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Pine City American Legion. All proceeds support local Lions Club projects. Tickets may be purchased at the door.

MARCH 21 Northern Exposures The Northern Exposures Photo Club will meet on Monday, March 21 at 7 p.m. at the Kanabec History Center in Mora.

Members will share their images for this month’s theme, “Expressions: Facial and Other.”

A National Geographic video entitled, “The Art of Travel Photography” will be shown. The public is invited. Contact wmehlan@hotmail.com with any questions.

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Signing night at PTCC Current and former students of American Sign Language (ASL), along with deaf members of the community, are invited to participate in a signing night at Pine Technical & Community College in the student lounge on Thursday, March 17 from 6:308 p.m. Participants are free to join or leave as their schedules allow. For more information go to www.pine.edu or email Kathy Krier at krierk@pine.edu.

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WEDNESDAY 3/16 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Focus on Ability: 1:30 p.m., Chisago Co. Snr. Ctr., North Branch AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center

SENIOR DINING March 13 - 17 Monday: Country fried steak, whipped potatoes with gravy, broccoli, wheat bread, sliced pears Tuesday: Chicken a la king, baking powder biscuit, peas and carrots, orange wedges, Mississippi Mud bar Wednesday: Western chili, Italian lettuce salad, honey glazed corn muffin, sliced peaches Thursday: Corned beef, oven roasted potatoes, steamed cabbage, dinner roll, St. Patrick’s Day cake Friday: Tuna casserole, vegetable medley, warm apple slices, wheat bread, brownie 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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Who can own a gun legally?

There has been much public debate about gun laws in reaction to the several tragic multiple shootings in schools and public places this year. This article will focus, however, on federal and Minnesota laws which already absolutely prohibit the possession of firearms or ammunition by certain persons.

Under federal law, a person convicted of a felony crime is barred from gun possession. Federal law also prohibits those with certain of domestic violence It’s in your types convictions and domestic restraining orders from court possessing a gun. Under Judge Steve Minnesota law, the following persons are not entitled Halsey to possess ammunition, a pistol, an assault weapon, or any other firearm (this list is not exhaustive since the statute itself is lengthy): 1. A person under the age of 18 years except in the actual presence or under the direct supervision of the person’s parent or guardian, or for a military drill, or for the purpose of instruction, competition, or target practice on a firing range.

2. A person who has been convicted, or adjudicated delinquent, of a crime of violence.

3. A person who is or has ever been civilly committed in Minnesota or elsewhere by a judicial determination that the person is mentally ill, or who has ever been found incompetent to stand trial.

4. A person who has been convicted in Minnesota or elsewhere of a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor violation of chapter 152 (drug crime).

5. A person who has been committed to a treatment facility in Minnesota or elsewhere by a judicial determination that the person is chemically dependent.

6. A person who has been convicted of assault against a family or household member.

7. A person who has been convicted of a felony.

8. A person who is subject to an order for protection as a respondent.

As a result of Minnesota legislative changes effective in August 2014, the following orders in court require that defendants (criminal cases) and respondents (civil cases) surrender their firearms or transfer them to a law enforcement agency, to a federally-licensed firearms dealer, or to a person who may lawfully possess them and surrender a permit to carry a firearm: 1. Domestic assault conviction 2. Stalking conviction 3. Order for Protection (after a domestic abuse civil hearing) 4. Domestic Child Abuse No Contact Orders The firearms transfer and surrender of a permit to carry a firearm must occur within two business days and the defendant or respondent must file an affidavit with the court that the transfer has taken place. The person to whom the firearm was transferred SEE HALSEY, PAGE 5

Spending the evening with a mountain girl A Friday night at home can be a pretty good thing. My wife had picked up that cough that’s going around, so I bought her a little ice cream to make her feel better and we spent the evening on the couch in front of the TV. Luckily for us, there was something good on.

On Channel 2 they were doing a Editor’s show about the life Loretta Lynn, the Soapbox of great country singer who has just put Mike out a new record at Gainor the age of 83. The show was called “Still a Mountain Girl,” and it went through her whole life up to the present day, from growing up poor in the coal mining town of Butcher Hollow, Kentucky to becoming, basically, a living legend.

She worked hard along the way.

She and her husband had six children, and once she started writing

songs and singing they got in the car and traveled to every little radio station around the country to get her songs on the air.

One of the great things about this show is you got to feel like you watched her grow up in front of you.

When she first went onstage on TV, she was just as shy and nervous as the country housewife she actually was back then – though when she smiled and started singing all that talent shone right out. And then, a few years later, you could see the confidence build; you saw she knew she was right where she belonged.

But what really blew me away were the songs. I’m a big Johnny Cash fan, but I have to admit I hadn’t listened to too much Loretta Lynn. And to hear her singing “I’m a Honky Tonk Girl,” “Coal Miner’s Daughter” and “You Ain’t Woman Enough,” was really something. Some singers try to impress you with their vocal gymnastics, but with her, she’s just telling you a story in as personal and direct a way as she knows how.

At the end of the show they showed images of her hometown while play-

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ing a couple of verses of “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” and I thought of this small town where something very special happened. And then Loretta sang that line: “We were poor, but we had love, That’s one thing that Daddy made sure of...”

And that just got me.

It got me thinking too. On Thursday night I was at the Pine City Lions meeting where there was a lot of talk about ways to improve the town, and then on Friday I had a great dinner with friends at the Immaculate Conception Fish Fry, and then headed over to the PTO Carnival at the Elementary School to see the kids have a wonderful time.

All these events take work, a lot of work, but they’re all about bringing us together as a community – and for the people who do it, that makes it worth it.

And now, I don’t think of Pine City as a poor town, but I do think of it as a place where there’s a lot of love – for the town and for each other.

And that’s one thing a lot of people are making sure of.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Explore solutions to opioid addiction problem To the Editor: Senator Klobuchar brings up a valid problem with the opiate epidemic that is sweeping Minnesota and the United States. Unfortunately Ms. Klobuchar is missing some very interesting facts and things that could help solve this problem.

First there is a substance called Ibogaine which has shown to not only be extremely effective in fighting opiate addiction but other addictions as well.

Where is the research on this substance? Stalled in the nightmare of the FDA and DEA regulatory process so that even basic research into this promising treatment has been stalled for decades.

Second is the proven medical value of cannabis, an extremely safe and effective pain management alternative that, according to 40 of the states, has proven medical value, but again the FDA and DEA continue to ignore and declare that it has no medical value. Recently in Minnesota Intractable Pain was added as a condition which will allow some into the program running in Minnesota. Unfortunately this program is run in such a way that its availability is extremely limited and expensive.

A substance that shouldn’t cost more than $50 a month to provide relief for thousands of patients instead costs over $600 a month. A program that should have thousands of Minnesotans, like the 21,000 in New Mexico alone, has instead only 600, of which half no longer purchase from the two available suppliers. No one should stand for this, and the senator could do something on a federal level.

Finally is our involvement in Afghanistan. Not since the invasion by the Soviet Union has Afghanistan been such a huge supplier of the raw ingredients for this terrible scourge that is once again hitting our nation. It’s an

interesting note in history that when Afghanistan becomes a world producer we have an opiate problem here in the United States. What’s being done to stop production in this war torn country?

Nothing, our soldiers walk through fields of poppies looking for Taliban which make their money off the very crop they are walking through.

The course is clear. First the Federal government needs to start serious research into Ibogaine as a treatment.

Second, they need to acknowledge the medical value of cannabis. Finally, they need to work with the locals in Afghanistan to stop the production of opium.

John Birrenbach Pine City

Big turnout at caucuses To the Editor: First of all, thanks to the newspaper for putting in the precinct caucus locations. It helped a lot of people find their precinct caucus site. From what I hear at least one of the on-line caucus finders crashed on March 1 because of the number of people looking up their caucus sites.

We had a great turnout at all three of the Pine 11B DFL sites. Askov had 148 voters: 92 for Sanders and 56 for Clinton. Pine Tech had 215 voters: 129 for Sanders and 86 for Clinton. Willow River had 57 voters: 37 for Sanders and 20 for Clinton.

The Sanders and Clinton representation of the State DFL Delegates is determined by the percentage of votes that each received in the preference ballot across the state. The 8th DFL Congressional District, which Pine 11B DFL is part of, will send six delegates: two for Clinton and four for Sanders. Of the 77 Minnesota DFL State delegates, 30 will stand for Clinton and 47 for Sanders at the 2016 Democratic Convention in Philadelphia, July 25-28.

Precinct caucus attendees who decid-

ed to stay for precinct caucus business on March 1 had the option to become delegates or alternates to the Pine 11B Convention on March 12 at the Rutledge Community Center and the SD11 Endorsing Convention April 2 at East Central High School. At the Pine 11B Convention they could then run to become delegates or alternates to the State DFL Convention on June 4 in Minneapolis and to the CD8 DFL Convention May 7 and 8 in Duluth CD8 DFL Convention to be one of the six CD8 DFL delegates to the national convention on July 25-28.

The mass confusion that the statutory presidential preference ballot caused statewide this year has led to a probable revamping of the process. This could possibly mean a separate vote prior to the precinct caucuses run by the Minnesota Secretary of State which could include a vote-by-mail option. Contact your state legislators with your input on that decision.

Tom Kurhajetz Pine 11B DFL Chair

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Possessing a firearm while ineligible to do so is a gross misdemeanor or felony in Minnesota depending on the circumstances. Judges have no authority to make exceptions for hunting or other recreational use, though sometimes lawyers ask for a hunting exception. A person ineligible to possess a firearm may petition the court for restoration of their gun rights, if they have been discharged from probation, are not incarcerated, and prove “good cause.”

All of these laws concern who is ineligible to possess or own a firearm in Minnesota. The laws have all been upheld by the appellate courts as not violating the Second Amendment right to bear arms. As the United States and Minnesota Supreme Courts make clear, “the right secured by the Second Amendment is not unlimited.”

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The white squirrel returns To the Editor: My wife and I had been commenting as to why we never see our white squirrels in the winter. We hypothesized that as they were albinos, the bright snow probably hurt their eyes. On the last week of February one appeared at our bird feeders. It must be spring.

One of our friends told us that he saw a robin. We checked our flower garden and we saw our first crocus.

We spotted a bright blue colored bird.

We guessed it was a bunting. It will be very entertaining watching the migration of birds in the next couple of weeks.

Spring must be tempting us with a new season.

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NEWSLINE Mulford appointed to Enterprise Minnesota

Enterprise Minnesota president and CEO Bob Kill has reported that the organization has appointed Joe Mulford, president of Pine Technical and Community College (PTCC) to its board of directors.

Enterprise Minnesota is an ISO 9001:2008 certified consulting organization serving Minnesota’s small and medium-sized manufacturing companies.

“Joe has a proven passion for manufacturing in our state and understands its importance to Minnesota, both in the metro Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota. With his background in the private sector and our state college system he understands the power of public/private collaboration. We are delighted that Joe is joining our board,” said Kill.

The board’s nine members represent a cross-section of industries and geography, and members work to guide Enterprise Minnesota’s ability to help Minnesota manufacturing companies compete and grow profitably.

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Pine City Lions support K-9 program The Pine City Lions Club recently donated $2,500 to the Pine County Sheriff’s K-9 Program. Pine City Lions President Darrell Holdorf presents a check to Deputy Ben Neel.

TAX PREP GUIDE WHAT IF I CAN’T PAY MY TAXES? What if I can’t pay my State taxes?

If you owe income tax, your payment is due by the “regular due date” – April 15 for most people – even if you have an extension to fi le your federal return.

If that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, payment is due on the next business day.

If you owe a balance on your current year income tax return that you already fi led, you may pay online or by telephone using the e-Services system, by credit or debit card, or by check.

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After your return is processed, a bill for any unpaid tax, penalties and interest that you owe will be sent to you. You may pay the bill in full, or request a payment agreement as directed on the bill.

If you owe income tax when you fi le your return, pay as much as you can afford by the due date to reduce penalties and interest. You can request a payment agreement after you are sent a bill for any unpaid balance.

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If you’ve received a bill, you may request a payment agreement online or by calling 651-556-3003 or 1-800-6573909. Please have your bank account and routing numbers available. The decision to grant payment terms will be based on your fi nancial situation.

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Habitat for Humanity of East Central Minnesota will be selecting a disabled veteran to become a new homeowner in North Branch of a safe, decent, energy efficient and affordable home thanks to an amazing partnership with the City of North Branch. A disabled veteran currently living in substandard or inadequate housing in Chisago, Pine, Isanti, Kanabec or Mille Lacs county and has a low to modest income is encouraged to apply.

“We are requesting that those interested in applying contact us as soon as possible,” said Executive Director Wayne Eller. “We wish to begin construction on the house as soon as the ground thaws but we must first find a qualified applicant to determine the house size and needs.”

Eller said the qualifying income levels vary with the size of the family. The selected disabled veteran’s income must be sufficient to repay a no interest house payment of roughly $300 to $325 per month.

This payment does not include their real-estate taxes and insurance which must also be paid just like every other homebuyer. The selected veteran (if able) or family members and friends must be willing to invest 265 hours of labor to help build the house; building skills are not necessary. Habitat will show the veteran, family members, and/or friends what to do.

Individual volunteers and professional construction tradesmen and tradeswomen are respectfully encouraged to join the fun and excitement working with the selected homeowners-to-be. Disabled veterans interested in applying and volunteers who wish to help are invited to contact Habitat’s toll free number at 1-866600-0288 or by emailing Habitat at chabitat@ecenet. com.

Free online ebooks for Minnesotans

Ebooks Minnesota, a compilation of over 2,000 book titles from Minnesota publishers, is now available online at no cost to all individuals and organizations within the state’s borders. The two-year pilot program is accessible at EbooksMN.org and via free apps from iTunes, Google Play and Kindle.

Readers can access any book in the collection at any time. Nonfiction from Arcadia Publishing about Minnesota and its history is also included in the collection, along with a selection of popular titles that are in the public domain, such as “Dracula” and “Jane Eyre.”

“It’s exciting to be able to provide Minnesotans with access to books from such a wide range of Minnesota publishers through Ebooks Minnesota,” said Minnesota State Librarian Jennifer Nelson. “I’m especially hoping that the collection will provide hours of reading pleasure for people of all ages, and that the children’s titles will give students another resource to use as they complete school assignments and learn more about the world around them. Ebooks Minnesota is also a great way to showcase all of the great books being published

by Minnesota’s independent presses.”

Library encourages community to ask for broadband support

The East Central Regional Library and all 14 of its branch libraries across six counties are encouraging community members to sign their support for equal Internet access to all. By putting their name to the Minnesota Broadband Vision, residents are letting their local legislators know that access to affordable, high-quality broadband needs to be available in rural areas, too, for new opportunities in education, health care and the economy of tomorrow.

In addition, ECRL encourages local residents to share their “broadband story” in terms of how limited Internet access has affected their quality of life and livelihood. Perhaps a student is unable to do homework. Or maybe a home business is struggling to provide a service, even as simple as printing a single document.

Sheets designated for signatures and “broadband stories” and more information can be found at the Pine City library and http://ecrlib.org until March 26.

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PINE CITY PIONEER

In 2015, the Pine Community Food Shelf distributed almost 209,000 pounds of food to 4,800 households, totaling 11,200 people in our community who are struggling with a food shortage.

This was accomplished with a 2015 total budget of $68,800. We are so fortunate to have tremendous food donation support from the Pine City community and through our membership at Second Harvest Heartland food bank.

We are blessed to have 2 part-time employees and 40 volunteers who work every week, handling piece by piece each food item that is distributed. We also have 20 folks that are subs; they ďŹ ll in when a regular, weekly volunteer can’t be here. We also have a volunteer Board of Directors made up of local talented men and women. Pine Community Food Shelf responds to meet the needs of our neighbors who encounter a ďŹ nancial hardship. While most of our clients are low income, we understand that others can also be short on money. The food shelf is open to see clients Monday and Wednesday 10-4, Thursday 11-7, and Friday 10-Noon.

Each Friday, from 10 – Noon, we have “Fantastic Fridayâ€? where people can come in and select produce and bread that is still available for the week. We want to get all perishable food out to people before the weekend. Through generous community support, the food shelf has doubled its building size. This allows for more efďŹ cient storage space.

March is Minnesota Food share month. The state wide March campaign has been going strong for more than 30 years. All participating food shelves get an incentive match based upon what is donated in March. The incentive is usually about 10 percent of what is given to the food shelf in March. That’s a check from Minnesota Food Share for 10 percent of the value of the cash and food donations. A dollar donated counts as one and a pound of food counts as one.

You can go online to Minnesota Food Share to read more about hunger. Teaming up with many local businesses, churches, civic groups, schools and individuals is vital in our mission to help feed hungry people. We take that mission, that responsibility, very seriously.

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Kidnapping charges dropped, false reporting charges filed

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Kidnapping and stalking charges have been dropped against a man who was formerly accused of kidnapping a woman outside Grand Casino Hinckley, and charges of falsely reporting a crime were filed against the woman who claimed to be kidnapped.

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KIDNAPPING CLAIMS According to the criminal complaint filed in Mille Lacs County Court, in the early morning hours of Jan. 10, Angela Pam Randall, 56, of Ironton, parked her vehicle in a handicapped spot at Grand Casino Mille Lacs and contacted law enforcement, saying she wanted to report a crime.

Randall said that on Jan. 9, she was at Grand Casino Hinckley and had parked her vehicle behind a white truck on the rear side of the casino to rest before driving home.

Randall told law enforcement that her front passenger door opened and James Phillip Cowan, 37, of Milaca jumped inside and yelled at her to drive, saying he had just stolen a wallet. Randall said Cowan reached

across and stuck something in her side as he was telling her to drive.

Randall said Cowan told her to take side roads from Hinckley to Interstate 35.

Eventually they arrived at a residence some distance away. Randall said she was told to go inside and sit in the living room.

Cowan allegedly told her she was not leaving, and was playing with a folding knife. Randall said she sat in the home for about two hours.

According to Randall, Cowan then told her she should drive him to Braham. However, after getting in the car Cowan went to sleep, and Randall drove to Grand Casino Mille Lacs instead.

Mille Lacs Tribal Police Officers took Cowan into custody at gunpoint, and discovered he had multiple arrest warrants. After searching Cowan, police also allegedly discovered 1.13 grams of methamphetamine. Cowan was charged with kidnapping, stalking with a weapon and drug possession in Mille Lacs County Court.

VIDEO TELLS DIFFERENT STORY A Pine County investigator reviewed video surveillance footage from Grand Casino Hinckley

from Jan. 9. He reported that a wallet was stolen, but said Randall was standing beside Cowan when the wallet was taken, and they then walked away together and talked briefly.

The investigator said casino interior and parking lot footage shows Cowan went to the bathroom while Randall got in her vehicle. Randall pulled up to the curb near the doorway, and Cowan came out and immediately got into the passenger side.

The investigator also found footage from the Pine City SuperAmerica which showed Randall’s vehicle driving up, Cowan getting out and pre-paying $12 for gas, and then returning to the car. Randall did not leave the vehicle.

Kidnapping and stalking charges were dropped against Cowan on Jan. 25. Currently, Cowan faces only a single drug possession charge.

His next hearing is set for April 7 in Mille Lacs County Court.

Randall’s next hearing is set for March 22 in Mille Lacs County Court. Maximum charges for falsely reporting a crime are 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine or both.

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The mission of the Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote economic development and business in the area.

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$1300 RAISED FOR CHAMBER PROGRAMS The Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce would like to extend a thank you to those businesses and individuals that made our second annual tasting event a successful endeavor. Our fundraising events play an important role in providing community events like the Citizen of the Year reception and Holiday Madness activities as well as investing in regional marketing opportunities to increase our tourism promotions. We appreciate your partnership in making these events possible. This year we raised nearly $1,300 for the Chamber of Commerce.

PINE CITY AMBASSADOR PROGRAM 2016-2017 The Pine City Ambassador Program planning committee has begun work on the schedule for the upcoming year.

A number of changes to the program are in development at this time, but we are looking for interested candidates to begin learning more about the application process.

The program mission: To provide local youth a unique opportunity to become actively involved in the representation of their community through a competition involving community involvement and an opportunity to practice positive social skills with area businesses, organizations and community members.

Applications for the 2016-2017 Senior Candidates for the Pine City Ambassador program will become available on Wednesday, March 16. Eligible applicants, age 16-19, must reside within the Pine City school district 578 boundaries. Application forms or more information can be obtained from the Pine City Chamber Office or on our website at www.pinecitychamber.com.

OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

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

Thank you to the Voyageur Bottle Shop and their distribution vendors as well as Northern Hollow Winery and Flat Earth Brewing Company for their participation this year. The variety of wine, beer and liquor provided a great selection for our guests to taste. Special thanks to Lara, Julie & Jenna for all your work in helping set-up the space.

Additional thanks to the staff of the American Legion for the use of the space and providing great appetizers for the event and to Best Rental for the use of cocktail tables for our guests.

Finally, a thank you to the Chamber Members that provided booth displays to share with our guests. Your participation makes for a unique addition to the event: Linda Defenbaugh with Norwex, More Than Sprouts, Scotty’s Parkside Café, Anytime Fitness, Ani James with Tupperware, Central Minnesota Coins & Antiques, and Chris’ Food Center.

FREEDOM FEST PLANNING BEGINS The planning team for Freedom Fest 2016 is seeking new partners and interested groups to join in this annual event. Freedom Fest is scheduled for June 23 – 26, 2016.

If you would like more information about becoming involved, contact the Chamber Office by e-mail info@pinecitychamber.com or by phone 320.322.4040.

Our first partner meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 16 at 2:00 PM.

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

NEXT MEETING: APRIL 5 AT NOON 320-322-4040

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Dragons give great effort in final game

BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

The Pine City Dragons girls basketball team has wrapped up a successful 2015-16 season. The girls doubled their win total from last season and took major strides toward what looks to be an extremely bright future. Pine City’s year ended when they came up short in the opening round of the Section 6AA playoffs in a game played at Rush City on Thursday, March 3. The Dragons finished with a winning record of 14-13 on the season.

RUSH CITY 60, PINE CITY 47 Despite being a #7 seed against a #2 seed, the Dragons knew they could win this game if they played up to their potential.

“The two teams had split their two games on the year,” said head coach Ted Hasz, “and throw in the rivalry of being only 10 miles apart, anything could happen in this playoff game.”

Unfortunately for the Dragons, a slow start hampered them early. The Tigers jumped out to an 8-0 lead in the first two minutes and were up 10-0 before Pine City got on the scoreboard. The Dragons battled hard throughout the first half, and were able to cut the lead to two at 26-24, but a pair of Rush City baskets just before the break put the Tigers out front 30-24.

“The lead was cut to two on numerous occasions (in both halves) but we just couldn’t get over the hump,” said Hasz. “There were many times where we thought, this is the time when we are going to take the lead and keep it. It just didn’t happen.”

It was more of the same in the second half with Rush going on a run and Pine City answering, although never taking the lead. The margin was in single digits until the 5:22 mark of the second half when the Tigers opened up an 11 point lead. Pine City had their chances, especially around the rim, but at times it just seemed like there was a lid on the Dragons basket.

“We didn’t shoot the ball as well as we needed to and we have to give Rush City credit as they did shoot the best they have in our three games against them this year,” said Hasz.

The Dragons were led in scoring by Lily Wilson who had 16 points followed by Mckenzie Kloeckl with 10, Alison Brown with seven, and Grace Langmade and Alaina Steele each with five. Brown had eight rebounds and Kloeckl six while Wilson had nine steals.

“Our girls played hard and gave great effort,” said Hasz. “We are disappointed that we are not the team

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Allison Gusk drives to the basket against a tough Tigers defense. Though losing senior leaders, the team has a core of talented younger players and great hopes for next season.

advancing but we are proud of our girls and all of the accomplishments that they had this season. The girls basketball team finished this season with the thirdbest record since 1989 coming up with 14 wins. Our season finished sooner than we would have liked, but when we look back, it was a season where, for the second straight year, we made tremendous progress. Last year we more than tripled our wins, going from two to seven, and this year we doubled that total again by getting to 14.”

The Dragons also showed great progress in the Great River Conference as they were able to beat every team in the conference at least once, and snapped a losing streak to long-time conference powerhouse Braham that extended back to before the Dahlman years. At one point in the season, the Dragons won nine out of

10 games.

“We have high expectations going into next season,” Hasz added. “With a very motivated group of young ladies coming back, we know they are ready to have a great offseason to make sure our program continues to rise.”

Pine City will lose captains Allison Gusk and Kloeckl to graduation, but have a great young nucleus around which to build.

“We will miss (the seniors),” said Hasz. “They are both great people, great students and represented our program very well both on and off the court. They will be hard to replace. They will both be very successful in life. I want to thank them for their commitment, and dedication to our program.”

Dragons battle cancer with ‘Hoops for Hope’ game On Feb. 11, the Pine City girls basketball team hosted “Hoops for Hope” (Pink Out the Gym).

Through t-shirt sales, various fund raising activities and the generosity of the fans, $1,388 was raised. The proceeds will be sent to the American Cancer Society and The Harbor Room at the Cambridge Hospital.

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English learners explore Pine City, visit Pioneer

BY VALORIE ARROWSMITH ST. CROIX RIVER EDUCATION DISTRICT

English Learners from Rush City, Pine City, and Hinckley/ Finlayson schools recently spent time exploring Pine City. Students took part in experiential learning to find out about the arts and cultural resources in the region, and to explore potential jobs in the area.

First was lunch at More Than Sprouts, a health food store in downtown Pine City. Students had a chance to ask the owner questions about the business and its customers.

At the North West Company Fur Post students donned winter gear and toured the site. They played an Ojibwe game called Snow Snakes, and then went indoors to warm up with storytelling before fastening on snowshoes and exploring.

After lunch, students learned about how a small town newspaper operates during a visit to the Pine City Pioneer where they met Editor Mike Gainor. They were interested in knowing how much money a person could make at a newspaper, where an editor finds all of the stories, how many people read the newspaper, how often it comes out, how much paper it takes, and how much it costs.

Gainor suggested to them that if they liked to write and take photographs, they might be a person who could find work in the news media.

Businessman Lowell Johnson was the next person children met when they stopped at East Central Martial Arts. He gave them

a brief introduction to martial arts, then taught them how to show respect, get into the correct stance, and even break a board with their foot.

At the Pine City Library students viewed a painting which they created during the 2014 field trip. It now hangs near the library’s community room. Student signatures appear on the painting, and their names are engraved on a plaque that explains the process they used to create it as a group. They met new librarian Heidi Anderson, who gave them a tour. Library volunteer, local historian, and photographer Judy Scholin was also there to show them an interactive online history tour of downtown Pine City.

High school students ate lunch at Pam’s Café in the Pine Technical and Community College cafeteria and then had a tour of the campus. They learned about the wage earning differences between a person with no college, two years of college, and other degrees and certifications.

At the end of the day students reflected on their learning and talked about their new experiences.

English as a Second Language teacher Valorie Arrowsmith organizes the annual field trips.

Businesses and cultural venues in the region interested in having students include them in future experiential learning opportunities may call 320-358-1210.

This ESL program is under the jurisdiction of the St. Croix River Education District.

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English Learners from Rush City, Pine City, and Hinckley/ Finlayson, and from elementary, junior high and high schools, stopped by the Pine City Pioneer while exploring all that Pine City has to offer.

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He should have sold the horse when it was standing 10 Years Ago, 2006 Pine City’s struggling freeway liquor store will be closed by May 1, a decision made reluctantly and with regrets last week on a 4-1 vote.

One of Pine City’s oldest buildings is in the process of being torn down.

Known as the creamery building, the structure on 3rd Ave. SE was purchased by Bob Hunt of Pine City about four years ago. He sold it earlier this winter to Jeremiah Babolik, also of Pine City, and a partner. They have been having asbestos removed professionally prior to demolishing the Years building. Fire Marshal Dave Hill has been monitoring the project and reAgo porting to the Pine City council.

The Pine City Council last week Donna took the final step to eliminate the issuance of off-sale 3-2 liquor licenses Heath for retail businesses in the city.

A northern over 45 inches long and weighing over 25 pounds was the prize for a Rush City man on a Valentine’s Day fishing outing on Red Lake.

Marty Carey caught and released the whopper. He was using a six pound test line.

Student Achievers this week include Austin Hansmann, son of Wayne and Jennifer Hansmann, a first grader in Mrs. Kloeckl’s class. He takes his job very seriously and his math and reading skills are outstanding.

Ninth grader Jonathon Nordrum, son of Mark and Barbara Nordrum, has a great knowledge of government history and current events.

Athletes of the Week include senior Jenna Olson who has had an outstanding season for the girls basketball team. She recently finished the season scoring 512 points, which is the most ever in the history of Pine City basketball for one season.

Clay Fisher, Andrew Lutz and Derrick Arnsdorf are three sophomores who have been very valuable to the varsity basketball team this year. They have stepped in and done phenomenal things at such a young age.

25 Years Ago, 1991 “I’m getting too old for this,” Clara Lockner laughed, as her nephew-in-law, Howard Fife, whirled her onto the dance floor to the accordian music of Bev Nierdorf.

The occasion was Clara’s 100th birthday party. While her stiff joints are showing their age and her eyesight is gone, her mind is as sharp as it ever was.

A 34-year-old Coon Rapids woman was treated for extensive hypothermia after her car went into a ditch on a road south of Friesland. After an unsuccessful attempt at turning around, which resulted in the car’s front end dropping into a ditch, Thamm apparently left her vehicle to look for help. The sheriff’s deputy called to the scene followed Thamm’s tracks in the snow to a large swamp and found her unconscious. She was taken by ambulance to North Pine Area hospital where she was treated for extensive hypothermia. Her body core temperature was 88 degrees. She was later air lifted to a Twin Cities hospital.

The Pine City Lions Club will observe its 25th charter anniversary on March 16 with a banquet at the Pine City American Legion.

Twenty-four acres of land north and slightly east of the high school will soon become city property with the purchase of the John Bible property for $132,000.

The city will pay $700 a month for the property at nine percent interest.

For the past 20 years, former Pine County Sheriff John Kozisek has been called “Sheriff John’” by his

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No train tracks, no brakes The Lombard Steam Log Hauler was invented by a Maine mechanic, Alvin Lombard. The Lombard Steam Log Hauler, patented May 29, 1901, was the first successful commercial application of a continuous track for vehicle propulsion. The earliest haulers pulled three sleds while later models were designed to pull eight. The record train length was said to be 24 sleds with a total length of 1,650 feet. The Lombard Steam Log Hauler, although only in use for a short time, proved a success beyond all expectations, making it possible to move 200,000 feet of logs every 24 hours while the same amount of money invested in horses would only move 50,000 feet in the same time. It took four men to operate and had no brakes. Visit the Pine City Pioneer office and explore a historical display of photos capturing Pine City’s logging past, courtesy of local historian Jim Foster.

staff and friends throughout the county. Last Sunday afternoon, at a reception in his honor, they came to thank him for his dedicated years of service and to wish him well in his retirement.

Madelyn Clementson was pictured displaying a beautiful hand embroidered quilt she made for her daughter. Being left handed, Clementson could never get the hang of knitting or crocheting, but her love of embroidery enabled her to make many heirloom quality items.

50 Years Ago, 1966 The Pokegama Grange celebrated its 25th anniversary this past Sunday in the Pokegama Town Hall with about 40 persons attending. Silver Star pins and 25 year certificates were presented to Mrs. Ella Thorstenson and Mrs. Robert Peterson and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Swanson, all charter members.

Christine Kessler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Kessler, was chosen as the 1966 Girl’s State representative by the girls of the junior class and faculty of the Pine City High School.

About 150 friends and relatives gathered at the Hustletown Community church to help Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Anderson celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary.

75 Years Ago, 1941

Pine City, departed for Fort Snelling on the first lap of their service with the armed forces of this country.

The kindergarten class, under the supervision of Miss Irma Nelson, started March 10 with 24 children enrolled.

Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Whiting are the proud parents of a nine-and-a-half pound baby girl born March 6.

Warren Glaede and Clarence Hanson, Pine City, were inducted into the Alpha Kappa Delta national sociological fraternity. Mr. Glaede is a junior at Hamline and Mr. Hanson is a sophomore.

100 Years Ago, 1916

The horse owned by Thos. Gardner broke one of its hind legs while rising to its feet in the stable and it was necessary to shoot the animal to put it out of its misery. Mr. Gardner was offered $50 for the horse but he refused, and now Tom says he will accept all such offers in the future.

Eric Larson came up from North Branch and assumed charge of the office and parts room at Petschel’s garage. Eric is some drum player and will be a big addition to any local dance orchestra.

Mr. Joy of Tuttle and Joy, St. Paul, was in Pine City on business. We understand that Mr. Joy and several other St. Paul gentlemen propose building a club house on the bank of Lake Pokegama as soon as the weather permits.

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was found to have numerous injuries consistent with being beaten, including a stab wound on his leg.

Deputies went to Korf’s house and knocked at the door. Korf answered the door but didn’t open the glass storm door. He told deputies that he did not know the victim and did not know anything about the incident.

PHONE INTERVIEW Later that day, investigating officers were able to speak with the victim at the hospital by phone.

The victim told them he was staying at the hotel by Grand Casino Hinckley and saw Korf and a blonde woman there. He knew Korf, and they offered to take him to the casino.

He said he won money at the casino, and then the three of them left at about 8:30 p.m. and returned to Korf’s house where there were a number of people hanging out.

The victim said that after about 15 minutes, a man there told the victim to give him his money, hit him on the head with a shovel and threatened him with a knife. The victim said Korf punched him in the mouth, and the others beat and kicked him and ripped his clothing. He said he heard a woman telling Korf they could put his body down a hole where they buried a horse.

After a time, the others moved away, and the victim made his way outside. The victim told the investigator he thought he was going to his grave.

He said out in the driveway Korf and two others kept beating him. He was finally able to leave, and made his way two and a half miles down the road to the SuperAmerica.

SEARCH WARRANT At 5:39 p.m. on March 1 officers executed a search warrant of Korf’s home and property. Korf was at the top of the steps, and

was made to lie down at gunpoint. An investigator noticed that Korf appeared interested in something upstairs in the hallway.

Deputies found 11 other people in the house, and they were detained.

The report states that in a hallway near Korf’s bedroom deputies discovered two baggies containing 19 grams of methamphetamine. In Korf’s bedroom deputies discovered a pipe with possible meth residue and a ring matching the one the victim described being taken from him.

In a crawl space in Korf’s closet, deputies also found 57 grams of marijuana and a black Marksman .177 caliber air pistol. In a floor vent they found a cell phone similar to the one the victim said had been taken from him.

Downstairs, law enforcement found a rolledup rug with what appeared to be spots of blood on it. In the garage, a shovel was found that appeared to have blood on it.

CRIMINAL CHARGES, ONGOING INVESTIGATION Korf has been charged with felony robbery, two counts of felony aiding and abetting robbery, one count of felony assault, two felony counts of drug possession and one count of felony possession of a firearm after conviction for a crime of violence.

Pine County Attorney Reese Frederickson said the investigation into the others involved in the incident is ongoing and other charges are pending.

“I would add that there are going to be harsh consequences for repeat offenders who bring drugs and violence into our communities,” Frederickson said. “It’s like a ripple effect: this type of behavior only attracts other criminals and then those criminals commit other crimes in the community. The behavior must be stopped at its source.”

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piqued his interest.

Stories abound about the legend.

“Anyone who is an old-timer in Pine City brings it up,” Anderson admits. “There are two property owners on that lake — one is adamant the train was removed after it happened and tells us we’re wasting our time, but the other person is all excited.”

That in itself is cause enough for Anderson to keep looking.

“To me, it’s more than just a legend,” he said.

Anderson and some of his crew from Anderson’s Repair dove the lake about four years ago and discovered trees standing upright underwater but no train.

“The story we heard was there was a heavy rain that night, people heard the train whistle but the train never made it to town,” he said. “What they say happened is that a landslide took the track down and the train went into the lake.”

But they did find some artifacts.

“We found railroad track, we found a logbook, and a lantern — which means nothing in and of itself,” Anderson explained.

But that wasn’t the end of the story for Anderson.

“Just recently, someone got a hold of me and said ‘Let’s give it a try and see what we can come up with,’” he said.

And to that end, Anderson had decided it was time to bring a magnetometer to bear.

And not just any magnetometer.

A $30,000 magnetometer, shipped all the way from Washington state.

“At first we were thinking a submersible but now we’re just going to walk the lake and see if we can get a reading,” Anderson report-

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ed. “It’s basically a very effective metal detector.”

The machine can’t show a picture of what it finds, but would show magnetic anomalies that would indicate a large metal object.

The anticipation was palpable for Anderson and his crew from Northland Equipment Services and Anderson Repair as they prepared for last Saturday’s adventure.

“We just want to take on the challenge to see whether it’s there or not,” he said.

WAITING ON RESULTS Though there was one very interesting spike in the magnetic information they collected, the readings didn’t show them what they were hoping for.

“There was not as much as we would have liked,” Anderson said of Saturday’s search. “It was just not very conclusive.”

In fact, they got an okay from the

company to keep the magnetometer an extra day and went back on Monday to walk a precise grid.

“It was the right idea — but inconclusive,” he said. “We were told we had the best equipment so it should tell us something.”

Though Anderson has the results from the magnetometer, he just can’t fully read what the graphs tell him.

“Northwest Geophysics, the place which rented us the magnetometer, said they just rented the equipment and didn’t read the results but they could send names of certified map-readers — so we are waiting on them.”

Always the optimist, Anderson leans toward hearing some good news.

“It might mean absolutely nothing but that spike makes it look interesting,” he concluded.

Whether Anderson dives the lake again or drops the whole matter simply depends on what the results reveal.

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she discovered along the way, and share a documentary of her travels called “eXXpedition: Making the Unseen Seen.”

Jambeck, now a professor at the University of Georgia and environmental engineering PhD, joined 13 other women on a 72-foot sailboat to sample land and open ocean plastic.

Jambeck said sailing was physically the most difficult thing she has ever done.

“We worked the boat manually, the winches, the sails, the halyards, the helm,” Jambeck said. “I was helping to lead our scientific research and that was daily, under extreme conditions sometimes – large waves, squalls. We were on four-hour rotating watch teams, so at least once a night you were up in the mid-

dle of the night and trying to catch up on sleep in between watches.”

After returning home, Jambeck received more notice after the paper she coauthored, entitled “Plastic waste inputs from land into the ocean,” was published in “Science” magazine. The Pine City native found herself being interviewed by National Public Radio, CBS News and several other national media organizations, and she was able to share information about her work and her concerns for the future of the world.

This is a free event and open to the public. Jambeck will tell personal stories, show the 40-minute film, and take questions from audience members.

Editor’s note: This story includes information and quotes from an earlier story by CJ Gustafson.

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THANK YOU Thank you everyone for your kind words and prayers at the time of our step-mother and step-grandmother, Mildred “Millie” France’s death.

Thank you to the Golden Horizons Memory Care Staff and the St. Croix Hospice Staff for their excellent, compassionate and loving care they gave to Millie.

Thank you to the Our Redeemer Lutheran Church’s Befrienders group, who remember Millie at every holiday by either a card, a plant, and a visit; the ladies who served a delicious luncheon at the funeral; Glenna Reierson for providing the music and to Rev. Marion Rova who presided over the service.

Thank you to the staff at Swanson Chapel of Pine City for making all the arrangements for Millie.

Millie made a difference in all our lives and she will be truly missed.

Millie France’s Step-Family Betty Ann and Susan Caroline, Brian and Brad

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Boosalis - McHugh Chris and Wendy Boosalis of Maple Grove are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Karen to Ross McHugh, son of Chris and Cheryl McHugh of Pine City.

Karen has a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where she swam on the university women’s swim team. She is on site at the Viking stadium development working as a Project Engineer for Parsons Technologies, an electrical and technology construction company headquartered in Fridley.

Ross has a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Minnesota-Duluth and works as a Business Development Manager with DataStrait, a data communications infrastructure business in Plymouth. Ross is the grandson of Gene Smetana and the late Ginny Smetana of Pine City.

A summer wedding is being planned.

Ellie Joy Hartman was born on Dec. 6, 2015. She weighed six pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her parents are Isaac and Ashley Hartman of Pine City. She was welcomed by her big sister Lucy and big brother Wyatt along with grandparents Brad and Barb Turgeon of Pine City and Clay Kim and Mavis Hartman of Moose Lake, great-grandparents Bill and Lois Turgeon of Pine City, and Elaine Jusczak of Moose Lake.

Thank you to our family and friends for the visits, flowers, prayers, food, phone calls and cards while Rita was recuperating after leg surgery. Thank you to the staff at Ecumen for the wonderful care.

Rita and Roger Hagstrom

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Sparks Lyla Pearl Sparks was born on Feb. 21, 2016 at FirstLight Health System. She weighed seven pounds, 4.5 ounces and was 20-3/4 inches long. Her parents are Ryan and Lizzy Sparks of Askov. Lyla is welcomed home by big brother Jason Carl Sparks, 2. Her grandparents are Pat and Judy Petrwoitz of Sandstone, Randy and Mary Sparks of Wisconsin, and Ronny Roberts of Askov.

Dec. 31, 1951 to March 14, 2015 If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane; I’d walk right up to Heaven, my dear friend; and bring you home again.

Think of you always, and miss you much more

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Late winter is a good time to attend to garden and landscape chores that we often don’t find the time for once the weather breaks. Here is a list of some that you might thank yourself for later.

Seed and plant buying are on many gardeners’ minds. Even though many local garden centers are not open yet, now is a good time to review and make shopping and “to-do” lists.

If you start your own plants, now is the time to restock your supplies including fertilizers, potting soil for containers, hoses, fitting, gaskets, pots and a seed starting mix.

Big box stores and food co-ops have had seeds out for weeks. Some internet and mail order companies have sales,

reduced shipping costs and shorter shipping times for orders placed between January and early March.

Clean and sharpen your tools. Check tires and blades. Internet You Tube videos cover just about everything. Check out this website for suggestions: http://hort.uwex.edu/articles/maintaining-lawnand-garden-tools/ Pick a warm day to organize and clean your garden shed or garage.

Organize your garden notes. Did you make chicken scratches on the back of an envelope or do you have an internet app for that? Whatever your method and level of detail, review it and ask yourself if it is serving you well.

Do you have any “projects” on your

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mind? Now is a good time to think, draw and tinker. Then discuss your ideas with family members or fellow gardeners for their input.

If you grow edibles check your pantry and freezer.

Review what you used and evaluate your planting plan.

Increase your knowledge.

Watch an internet video, webinar, and/or You Tube presentation. Some garden centers hold classes. Check your local library’s shelves for books and videos. Explore something new.

Several county University of MN Extension Master Gardener groups hold spring education events. These are a fun and a social way to collectively “think spring!” Below is a list of upcoming hor-

ticulture days in this area.

• Isanti (Cambridge) – March 12 - Burst Into Spring 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. – 763-6898254 • Chisago (North Branch) – March 19 - Garden Expo 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. – 651277-0151 • Pine (Pine City) – April 2 – Horticulture Day 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. – 320-5911650/800-257-3813 • Anoka (Andover) – April 9 – Home Landscaping & Garden Fair 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. – 763-755-1280 Go to http://www.extension.umn. edu/, then choose “About,” then “Offices,” then “County List,” to see specific county information.

Extension Master Gardeners are volunteers. Please help us to plan for class sizes and food preparation by preregistering for our Horticulture Day.

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MARCH 10, 2016

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Mary Jo Caroon

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Pine City.

Interment took place Saturday, March 6, 2016 at the Maple Hill Cemetery in Hibbing. She will be buried next to her loving mother.

Funeral arrangements for Mary Jo Caroon are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service – Swanson Chapel in Pine City; www.funeralandcremationservice.com.

Mary Jo Caroon passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul at the age 50.

She was born Feb. 8, 1966, in Hibbing, Minnesota to George and Mary (Kennedy) Caroon.

After graduation from Hibbing High School in 1984, she attended Hibbing Technical College. She lived and worked in New York for a time where she met and married James Buttgereit in 1990. They made their home in Braham, but were later divorced.

Recently Mary Jo attended Pine Technical College where she studied Early Childhood Development/ Education. At the time of her death she was happily employed at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Pine City childcare and school age childcare programs.

She was an accomplished seamstress and excellent baker. She was a selfless caregiver for her late mother.

She loved and cherished her beautiful daughters.

Mary Jo is survived by her two daughters, Danielle Buttgereit and Georgia Buttgereit of Cambridge; four brothers, Darryl (Debra) Caroon of Swan Lake, Duane (Cindy) Caroon of Hibbing, Matt Caroon of Grantsburg, Wisconsin, Daniel (Debbie) Caroon of Hibbing; four sisters, Sharon (Terry) Hedberg of Coon Rapids, Kathy Dahl of Grantsburg, Wisconsin, Jamie (Kevin) Liukkonen of Apple Valley, and Jennifer (David) Rogers of Lanesboro; former husband and father of surviving daughters, James Buttgereit of Cambridge; many nieces, nephews and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents and infant brother James Caroon.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred for the future education of Mary Jo’s daughters Danielle Buttgereit and Georgia Buttgereit.

Monsignor Aleksander Suchan celebrated a mass of Christian burial for Mary Jo Friday, March 4 at the

James A. Young James A. Young, a resident of Pine H aven- C om mu nity Living Options (CLO), east of Pine City, passed away very unexpectedly, Tuesday, March 1 at Fairview Lakes Regional Medical Center in Wyoming, Minnesota at the age of 51 years.

James was born Sept. 24, 1964 in St. Paul and has lived in the Pine City area since 1995. He was actively involved in PHASE in Pine City.

James lived a full and active life thanks to his many friends at CLO. He enjoyed relaxing while at home, spending quality time with his housemates and CLO staff, watching Disney movies and game channels, such as “Family Feud” and “Wheel of Fortune.”

James enjoyed working on puzzles and other various table activities. James also enjoyed going to the movies, shopping, having picnics and out to eat, and visiting animals at the zoo.

A highlight of his life was an airplane trip to Orlando, Florida. While there, James visited Disney World, Epcot Center, the ocean and many other fun activities with staff.

James was a wonderful man, who could light up an entire room. He had an infectious laugh and an amazing smile. Those who had the privilege to know and serve James really enjoyed their time with him. His high energy and wonderful characteristics will be

deeply missed by his housemates, staff and friends.

James Young is survived by his housemates: Fred, Donald, Scott and the rest of his Pine Haven Family.

Pastor Tim Adams officiated at a celebration of James’s life on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at the Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City. Burial took place at the Milburn Cemetery east of Pine City.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service – Swanson Chapel, Pine City. www.funeralandremation service.com.

Robert W. Hard Robert Warren Hard passed away Friday, March 4, 2016 at Abbott Northwestern in Minneapolis the age of 83.

Robert was born May 6, 1933 to Arthur and Grace (Moe) Hard in St. Helens, Oregon.

In 1958 Robert met Marilyn “Patty” Patricia Anderson in Minneapolis. They were married in Watertown, South Dakota in 1968. Robert was employed by Wheaton VanLines as an over the road trucker for many years. Their son Jason was born in 1971; the same year Robert became a Metal Fabricator/Welder.

Robert is survived by his wife Patty, son Jason (Adrienne) Hard of Rush City, grandchildren Ryan, Megan, and Aidan Hard, brother Wade (Mary) Hard of Fallon, Nevada, sister Wanda (Richard) Moyer of Fall City, Nebraska, many nieces, nephews and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father Arthur Robert Hard, mother Grace Worrell, brother and sister-in-law Wayne (Carol) Hard.

Pastor Rob Spahr officiated at the memorial service for Robert on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at the First Presbyterian Church in Pine City. Interment took place at the Markville Cemetery in Markville, Minnesota.

Arrangements for Robert Hard are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service – Swanson Chapel, of Pine City; wwwfuneralandcremationservice.com.

WORSHIP GUIDE www.grasstonbaptist.org info@grasstonbaptisit.org 320.396.2645 Worship Service 9:30am Sunday School 10:45am

Church of Christ 815 7th St. SW, Pine City 10 a.m. Bible Study 11 a.m. Worship Service 4 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible Study.

Contact: Greg Douvier 320-420-1302

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

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

Henriette Community Church (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.

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

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.

Grasston Baptist Church 402 N. Oak St. Grasston, MN 55030

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

Fellowship lunch 1st and 3rd Saturday following services.

Hope Lutheran Church Grasston Jim Sodergren, Pastor 320-396-3925 hopelutherangrasston.org Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; Holy Communion first and third Sundays and festival days.

Hustletown Community Church

Living Water Fellowship

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

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

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

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

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

Open Arms Church of God

South Pine Baptist Church formerly Trinity Baptist Fellowship

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

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

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

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

Children’s ministry

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 825 Golf Ave SW, Pine City 320-629-2985, www.orlcpc.com Worship Schedule Sunday Worship: 8:00 & 9:30 a.m.

Coffee time at 9 a.m.

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

Lent Worship on Wednesdays at 6 p.m.

Join us for soup & sandwich at 4:30pm, freewill offering

Pine City Evangelical Free Church

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

625 Golf Ave SW Pastor Joel Preston Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible study at 7p.m.

Call for location www.southpinebaptist.com

Trinity Episcopal Church 305 First St. NE, Box 204 Hinckley, MN 55037 320-245-0537 All Sunday services at 10:00 a.m.

No services on any 5th Sunday

Zion Lutheran Church 410 Main St. S, Pine City Worship 9 a.m.

Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

Growing in Grace Preschool Mon-Wed- Fri a.m.

Pastor Glen Kleppe 320-629-3683

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

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MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME MINNESOTA STATUTES CHAPTER 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.

1. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Lakeside Health & Rehab 2. Principal place of business (A PO Box by itself is not acceptable): 129 6th Avenue SE Pine City MN 55063 USA 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary: Lakeside Medical Center, Inc., 129 6th Avenue SE, Pine City, MN 55063 4. 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.

Date: 2/4/2016 /s/ Max Blaufuss Max Blaufuss, CEO Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 3 and 10, 2016

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Other Civil: Quiet Title Court File No. 58-CV-16-91 Steven E. Roubinek and Adrienne K. Roubinek, husband and wife; Roubinek Motors Repair, LLC, a Minnesota Limited Liability Company; and June V. Roubinek, a single person, Plaintiffs, v.

State of Minnesota; City of Pine City; Kirchberg Properties, LLC, a Minnesota Limited Liability Company; and Thomas A. Miche, Jr. and Robyn L. Miche, husband and wife; AND ALL OTHER PERSONS, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN, Defendants.

SUMMONS IN ACTION TO QUIET TITLE THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiffs have started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiffs’ Complaint against you is attached to this Summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the court and there may be no court file number on this Summons.

2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this summons located at: John M. Cabak CABAK LAW, LLC 243 Main Street S Pine City, MN 55063 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiffs’ Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiffs should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer.

4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the court may decide against you and award the Plaintiffs everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint.

5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You

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may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance.

Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.

6.

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute.

7. REAL PROPERTY. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Pine County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: Parcel A That part of Lot 20, Auditor’s Subdivision of Section 33, Township 39, Range 21, Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the south quarter corner of Section 33, Township 39, Range 21, (the south line of the Southwest Quarter of Section 33 is assumed to bear West for bearing purposes in this description); thence North 0 degrees 28 minutes 45 seconds East along the center line of Old State Highway No. 61, as now constructed, a distance of 641.24 feet to the center line of State Highway No. 324, as now constructed; thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes 15 seconds West along the center line of State Highway No. 324 a distance of 359.35 feet to the center line of 7th Street, as now constructed; thence North 0 degrees 12 minutes East along the center line of said 7th Street 370 feet; thence South 89 degrees 36 minutes 15 seconds East 30.0 feet to the east right of way line of said 7th Street and the point of beginning of the property to be described; thence North 0 degrees 12 minutes East along said right of way line 110 feet; thence South 89 degrees 36 minutes 15 seconds East 298.69 feet to the west right of way line of County Highway No. 61 (Old State Highway No. 61); thence South 0 degrees 28 minutes 45 seconds West along said west right of way line 110 feet to the intersection with a line that bears South 89 degrees 36 minutes 15 seconds East from the point of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes 15 seconds West 298.15 feet to the point of beginning.

Parcel B That part of Lot 20, Auditor’s Subdivision of Section 33, Township 39, Range 21, Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the south quarter corner of Section 33, Township 39, Range 21, (the south line of the Southwest Quarter of Section 33 is assumed to bear West for bearing purposes in this description); thence North 0 degrees 28 minutes 45 seconds East along the center line of Old State Highway No. 61, as now constructed, a distance of 641.24 feet to the center line of State Highway No. 324, as now constructed; thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes 15 seconds West along the center line of State Highway No. 324 a distance of 359.35 feet to the center line of 7th Street, as now constructed; thence North 0 degrees 12 minutes East along the center line of said 7th Street 240 feet; thence South 89 degrees 36 minutes 15 seconds East 30.0 feet to the east right of way line of said 7th Street and the point of beginning of the property to be described; thence North 0 degrees 12 minutes East along said right of way line 130 feet; thence South 89 degrees 36 minutes 15 seconds East 298.15 feet to the west right of way line of County Highway No. 61 (Old State Highway No. 61); thence South 0 degrees 28 minutes 45 seconds West along said west right of way line 130 feet to the intersection with a line that bears South 89 degrees 36 minutes 15 seconds East from the point of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes 15 seconds West 297.52 feet to the point of beginning.

The object of this action is to award judgment quieting title in the names of the Plaintiffs, and to determine that the Defendants have no further right, title, or interest in the above-described real property.

NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. §557.03, the Plaintiffs hereby give notice that no personal claim is being made against any of the defendants.

However, if Defendants unreasonably defend the action, Plaintiffs are requesting an order of the court directing that the defendants shall pay costs and attorney fees to Plaintiffs.

Dated: March 2, 2016 CABAK LAW, LLC /S/ JOHN M. CABAK

John M. Cabak Attorney for Plaintiffs 243 Main Street S Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-2529 Attorney Reg. #0388929 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 10, 17 and 24, 2016 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Other Civil: Quiet Title Court File No. 58-CV-16-63 Linda K. Soderbeck and Larry R. Soderbeck, wife and husband; Mary E. Skalicky and Mark S. Skalicky, wife and husband, Plaintiffs, v.

State of Minnesota; Pine County; Matthew M. Skalicky, a single person; Scott W. Wimmer and Robin A. Wimmer, husband and wife; Thomas K. Wiedemann and Linda J. Wiedemann, husband and wife; Frandsen Bank & Trust; First Citizens National Bank; Northwoods Bank of Minnesota; the unknown heirs of Edwin C. Peters a/k/a Edwin C. Peters, Jr. and Janet E. Peters; AND ALL OTHER PERSONS, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN, Defendants.

SUMMONS IN ACTION TO QUIET TITLE THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiffs have started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiffs’ Complaint against you is attached to this Summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the court and there may be no court file number on this Summons.

2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this summons located at: John M. Cabak CABAK LAW, LLC 243 Main Street S Pine City, MN 55063 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiffs’ Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiffs should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer.

4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the court may decide against you and award the Plaintiffs everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint.

5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance.

Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.

6.

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute.

7. REAL PROPERTY. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Pine County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: That part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW ¼ of SE ¼ ), Section Twenty-one (21), Township Thirty-eight (38), Range Twenty-one (21), lying southerly and southwesterly of the monumented rights of way of Trunk Highway 70 and County State Aid Highway No. 61.

AND All that part of Lot One (1) of Auditor’s Subdivision of Section Twenty-one (21), Township Thirtyeight (38), Range Twenty-one (21), lying West of the right of way of the

BNSF Railroad (formerly known as Northern Pacific Railway Company) and southerly of the monumented right of way of County State Aid Highway No. 61, EXCEPT the following described parcels: 1) That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter and Lots 1 and 3 of Auditor’s Subdivision, all in Section 21, Township 38, Range 21, Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of said Section 21; thence westerly along the south line of said Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, a distance of 1043.0 feet, to the point of beginning of the property to be described; thence northerly, deflecting to the right 89 degrees 36 minutes 46 seconds, a distance of 220.00 feet; thence easterly, parallel with the south line of said Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, a distance of 221.79 feet; thence northerly, deflecting to the left 90 degrees, a distance of 13.0 feet; thence easterly, parallel with the south line of said Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, a distance of 98.10 feet, more or less, to the westerly right of way line of the BNSF Railroad (formerly known as Northern Pacific Railway Company); thence southerly along said westerly right of way line to the intersection with the south line of said Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter; thence westerly along said south line to the point of beginning.

2) That part of the south 300 feet of Lot 1, Auditor’s Subdivision of Section 21, Township 38, Range 21, Pine County, Minnesota, lying westerly of the following described line: Commencing at the southeast corner of said Section 21; thence westerly along the south line of said Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, a distance of 1043.0 feet, to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence northerly, deflecting to the right 89 degrees 36 minutes 46 seconds, to the intersection with the north line of the south 300 feet of said Lot 1, Auditor’s Subdivision of Section 21 and said line there terminating.

AND All that part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NE ¼ of SE ¼ ), Section Twentyone (21), Township Thirty-eight (38), Range Twenty-one (21), lying southerly of the monumented right of way of County State Aid Highway No. 61.

AND Southwest Quarter of Southeast Quarter (SW ¼ of SE ¼ ), Section Twenty-one (21), Township Thirtyeight (38), Range Twenty-one (21), EXCEPT the south 300 feet thereof.

The object of this action is to award judgment quieting title in the names of the Plaintiffs, and to determine that the Defendants have no further right, title, or interest in the above-described real property.

NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. §557.03, the Plaintiffs hereby give notice that no personal claim is being made against any of the defendants.

However, if Defendants unreasonably defend the action, Plaintiffs are requesting an order of the court directing that the defendants shall pay costs and attorney fees to Plaintiffs.

Dated: February 11, 2016 CABAK LAW, LLC /s/ John M. Cabak John M. Cabak Attorney for Plaintiffs 243 Main Street S Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-2529 Attorney Reg. #0388929 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 25, March 3 and 10, 2016 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. Date: February 11, 2016 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: Date of Mortgage: April 8, 2008 Mortgagors: Bradley A. Johnston, a single person THE MORTGAGOR RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON THE MORTGAGE IS: n/a Mortgagee(s): Kanabec State Bank which was merged with and into First Citizens National Bank, now known as First Citizens Bank.

Recording Information: Recorded on April 15, 2008, as Document Number 471795, in the office of the County Recorder of Pine County, Minnesota.

Assignments of Mortgage, if any: Assigned to Merchants Bank, National Association, by written assignment recorded on April 15, 2008, as Document Number 471796, in the recording office stated in paragraph 4.

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Further assigned to Kanabec State Bank by written assignment recorded on August 27, 2008, as Document Number 474776, in the recording office stated in paragraph 4.

Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 06-0078-002 Legal description of the mortgaged premises: The Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW¼ of NE¼) of Section Fourteen (14), Township Forty (40), Range Twenty-two (22), LESS the following described parcel: Beginning at the Northwest corner of said SW¼ of NE¼, thence East along the North line thereof for 416 feet, thence South parallel to the West line of said SW¼ of NE¼ for 550 feet, more or less, to the center line of State Highway No. 23, thence Southwesterly along said center line to the West line of said SW¼ of NE¼, thence northerly for 625 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning.

Check here if all or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens) n/a The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 31160 Beaver Claw Road, Brook Park, Minnesota 55007 The person holding the Mortgage is not a transaction agent, as defined

by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd 30.

The name of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Kanabec State Bank, which was merged with and into First Citizens National Bank, now known as First Citizens Bank.

If stated on the mortgage, the names of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Kanabec State Bank, which was merged with and into First Citizens National Bank, now known as First Citizens Bank.

That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceedings 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 hereof.

The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $113,900.00.

At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $104,779.77 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: Thursday, April 14, 2016, at 10:00 a.m.

PLACE OF SALE: Pine County Sheriff’s Office, located at Pine County Courthouse, 635 Northridge Drive NW, City of Pine City, Minnesota, 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 Twelve (12) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns.

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 April 14, 2017.

If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m.

THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE 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. Name of Mortgage Assignee First Citizens Bank Name and address of Attorney for Mortgage Assignee /S/ JOHN P. AHLGREN John P. Ahlgren Ahlgren Law Office, LLC One North Lake Street Mora, Minnesota 55051 (320) 679-1754 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 11, 18, 25, March 3, 10 and 17, 2016

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTIFICATION OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the mortgage dated October 18, 2007, executed by Jennifer Walz-Malone fka Jennifer K. Walz and Jason Malone, married as husband and wife, as mortgagors, to TCF National Bank, a national banking association, as mortgagee, recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Pine County, Minnesota, on November 2, 2007, as Document No. 468625, which mortgage conveyed and mortgaged the following described property, situated in the County of Pine and State of Minnesota, which property has a street address of 905 3rd Avenue Southwest, Pine City, Minnesota 55063, and tax identification number 425100000: The Easterly 75 feet of Lots Seven (7), Eight (8) and Nine (9), Block Fifteen (15) in the Original Townsite of Pine City, less the following described parcel: The Northerly 45 feet of the East 75 feet of Lot Nine (9), Block Fifteen (15), Original Townsite of Pine City, Pine County, Minnesota That the original principal amount secured by said mortgage was $172,912.00; that there has been compliance with any condition precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by said mortgage and foreclosure of said mortgage required by said mortgage, any note secured thereby, or any statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt remaining secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there is claimed to be due upon said mortgage and is due thereon at the date of this notice, the sum of $199,559.38 in principal and interest.

That by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the said mortgage will be foreclosed by the sale of the above described premises with appurtenances, which said sale will be made by the Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, at the Sheriff’s office in the Law Enforcement Center, 635 Northridge Drive Northwest, Pine City, Minnesota, on April 7, 2016, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at public auction to the highest bidder, to pay the amount then due on said mortgage, together with the costs of foreclosure, including attorneys’ fees as allowed by law, in accordance with the provisions of said mortgage. The time allowed by law for redemption by the mortgagors, their personal representatives or assigns, is six (6) months from the date of said sale.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: Jason Malone THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on October 7, 2016, unless the foreclosure is postponed pursuant to Minn. Stat. §580.07, or the redemption period is reduced to five (5) weeks under Minn. Stat. §582.032.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT BY A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED: February 11, 2016 TCF National Bank FOLEY & MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P. By: Karl K. Heinzerling Atty. No. 142475 Attorneys for Mortgagee 250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 1200 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 11, 18, 25, March 3, 10 and 17, 2016

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Dean’s lists The following local students have been named to the 2015 fall semester dean’s list at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, having attained a 3.66 grade point average or better: Bailey L. Beckman of Finlayson; Brianna K. Barstad and Jonathan M. Nelson of Hinckley; Katherine A. Cahill, Nicholas J. Gohman and Samuel A. Roberto of Pine City; John I. Wagner of Sandstone.

The following local students earned dean’s list honors from Bemidji State University at the conclusion of the fall 2015 semester: Askov resident Michelle Lundberg; Finlayson resident Katie Marnich; Hinckley residents Molly Ilstrup and Corey Sura; Pine City residents Shauna Cronk, Brandon Koehnle and Jaclyn Norton; Sandstone residents Cody Olsen and Nicholas White; Sturgeon Lake residents Summer Behrman and Gabriel Douglas.

sin-La Crosse in December, earning a Bachelor of Science degree, Management Major, with Honors.

Mikayla Benson

Mikayla Benson of Forest Lake, daughter of Sue Benson, granddaughter of Robert and Carol Benson of Pine City, has been named to the 2015 fall semester dean’s list at Century College having achieved a grade point average of 3.75 or higher. In addition, Mikayla has been invited to become a member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.

Graduates Amy Scullard of Hinckley completed degree requirements at the University of Wiscon-

Zachary Colton of Hinckley graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree, Fisheries And Water Resources, during the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point winter commencement ceremonies on Dec. 19.

St. Cloud State University graduated more than 792 students during fall semester 2015. Local students included: Hailey Nelson of Braham, Bachelor of Elective Studies, Liberal Studies, Magna Cum Laude; Betty Johnson of Brook Park, Bachelor of Arts, Travel and Tourism, Magna Cum Laude; Ashley Sutton of Hinckley, Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Magna Cum Laude; Nichole Kallhoff of Sandstone, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

FROM PAGE 17 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTIFICATION OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the mortgage dated December 28, 2006, executed by Janet L. Bernier and Cody J. Bernier, wife and husband, as mortgagors, to TCF National Bank, a national banking association, as mortgagee, recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Pine County, Minnesota, on January 11, 2007, as Document No. A 461375, which mortgage conveyed and mortgaged the following described property, situated in the County of Pine and State of Minnesota, which property has a street address of 33607 Little Oak Lane, Hinckley, Minnesota 55037, and tax identification number 195077000: Lot Two (2), Block One (1), Evergreen Acres 2nd Addition, Pine County, Minnesota That the original principal amount secured by said mortgage was $85,850.00; that there has been compliance with any condition precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by said mortgage and foreclosure of said mortgage required by said mortgage, any note secured thereby, or any statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt remaining secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there is claimed to be due upon said mortgage and is due thereon at the date of this notice, the sum of $87,394.89 in principal and interest.

That by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage,

the said mortgage will be foreclosed by the sale of the above described premises with appurtenances, which said sale will be made by the Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, at the Sheriff’s office in the Law Enforcement Center, 635 Northridge Drive Northwest, Pine City, Minnesota, on April 7, 2016, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at public auction to the highest bidder, to pay the amount then due on said mortgage, together with the costs of foreclosure, including attorneys’ fees as allowed by law, in accordance with the provisions of said mortgage. The time allowed by law for redemption by the mortgagors, their personal representatives or assigns, is six (6) months from the date of said sale.

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. If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on October 7, 2016, unless the foreclosure is postponed pursuant to Minn. Stat. §580.07, or the redemption period is reduced to five (5) weeks under Minn. Stat. §582.032.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT BY A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR

THAT PURPOSE. DATED: February 11, 2016 TCF National Bank FOLEY & MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P. By: Karl K. Heinzerling Atty. No. 142475 Attorneys for Mortgagee 250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 1200 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on February 11, 18, 25, March 3, 10 and 17, 2016 NOTICE RELATING TO GENERAL OBLIGATION FACILITIES MAINTENANCE BONDS OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 578 (PINE CITY), MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Independent School District No. 578 (Pine City), Minnesota (the District) intends to issue General Obligation Facilities Maintenance Bonds, Series 2016B (the Bonds) in May 2016 in a principal amount not to exceed $1,445,000, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 123B.595, Subdivision 5. The proceeds of the Bonds will be used to finance deferred maintenance projects including boiler replacement and heating and ventilation improvements (collectively, the Projects), as described in the District’s ten-year facility plan (the Facility Plan). A copy of the Facility Plan will be on file with the District and will be available for public inspection at the District offices during regular business hours. The total amount of outstanding indebtedness of the District as of March 1, 2016 is $18,260,000.

Any interested person may submit written comments relating to the Bonds or the Projects to the District.

BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 578 (PINE CITY), MINNESOTA Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 10, 2016

PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Feb. 29 - March 6 Theft, burglary, vandalism

Feb. 29, 3:08 p.m., report of shoplifter, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south.

March 1, 12:07 p.m., report of property damage, Paddle Rd., Pokegama Twp. west.

March 1, 6:16 p.m., report of theft, Blueberry Island Rd., Mission Creek Twp. March 2, 1:54 p.m., report of recovered vehicle, 570th St./Hickory Ln., Rock Creek west.

March 3, 10:33 a.m., report of damage to property, Crestview Ln., Royalton Twp. March 3, 5:48 p.m., report of vehicle prowl/entry, 6th Ave., Pine City south.

March 4, 1:27 p.m., report of property damage, I-35, Pokegama Twp. east.

March 4, 3:51 p.m., report of burglary, Shoreview Dr., Pine City Twp. west.

March 4, 10:27 p.m., report of property damage/ hit and run, 5th St., Pine City south.

March 5, 3:55 p.m., report of theft, Blueberry Island Rd., Mission Creek Twp. March 6, 10:09 a.m., report of shoplifter, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south.

March 6, 10:23 a.m., report of vehicle prowl/entry, 5th St., Pine City south.

March 6, 6:00 p.m., report of driveoffs, 8th St., Pine City north.

Miscellaneous

Feb. 29, 6:52 p.m., report of suspicious activity, Cross Lake Rd., Pine City Twp. west.

Feb. 29, 8:55 p.m., report of domestic, Johnson Ave., Pine City south.

March 1, 2:12 a.m., report of assault, 8th St., Pine City north.

March 1, 2:56 p.m., report of disturbance, Freeway Blvd., Pokegama Twp. east.

March 1, 7:34 p.m., report of gas leak in/out, Johnson Ave., Pine City south.

March 2, 1:00 p.m., report of customer trouble, Cherry Rd., Pine City Twp. east.

March 3, 1:13 p.m., report of assault, Nature Ave., Rock Creek east.

March 3, 3:12 p.m., report of suspicious activity, Tunnel Rd./Fore Dr., Brook Park Twp. March 4, 4:50 a.m., report of suspicious activity, Tigua Rd./Pokegama Lake Rd., Pokegama Twp. west.

March 4, 8:31 a.m., report of missing adult person, 6th Ave., Pine City south.

March 4, 11:07 a.m., report of threats, 6th Ave., Pine City south.

March 4, 9:55 p.m., report of sounds of shots, Tigua Rd., Pokegama Twp. east.

March 5, 3:39 p.m., report of domestic, Cherry Rd., Pine City Twp. east.

March 6, 6:31 a.m., report of animal disturbance, 8th St., Pine City south.

Fires and accidents March 3, 4:24 a.m., report of vehicle in ditch, State Hwy. 70/Red Oak Rd., Royalton Twp. March 3, 7:26 p.m., report of grass fire, Brook Park Rd./Pokegama Lake Rd., Pokegama Twp. west.

March 4, 1:53 p.m., report of vehicle in ditch, Government Rd./State Hwy. 70, Rock Creek west.

March 4, 3:16 p.m., report of vehicle in ditch, Mission Creek/Henriette Rd., Pokegama Twp. east.

March 4, 5:42 p.m., report of personal injury, Pokegama Lake Rd., Pokegama Twp. west.

March 4, 9:28 p.m., report of miscellaneous fire, Fairway Rd., Pine City Twp. west.

March 5, 2:24 p.m., report of smoke odor/area, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south.

Jail roster Feb. 29, Chad Wayne Reed, under sentence, assault- domestic assault- GM. Feb. 29, Cassandra Lynn White, warrant, remand-hold, govt- false name to police officerG...

Feb. 29, Jayme Marie Bengtson, awaiting trial/ court, remand-bail, probable cause, endangerment of child by firearm; weapon- poss- dangerous weapon- neg sto... Released March 2.

Feb. 29, Ronald Dean Davis, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, remand-bail, assaultstrangle- adult acquaintance, domestic assault- misd. Released March 2.

Feb. 29, Kendall Wayne Taylor, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, remand-bail, weaponposs- dangerous weapon- neg sto...; family offense- child endangerment. Released March 2.

Feb. 29, Kendall Wayne Taylor Sr., awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable cause, weapon- poss- dangerous weapon- neg sto...; felon convicted crime of violence. Released March 2.

Feb. 29, Jay Christopher Lane, warrant, remand-RPR, pre-trial violation, damage to property- 4th degree- intent; terroristic threatsreckless disr... Released March 1.

Feb. 29, Alyssa Nicole Sundeen, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, govt- obstruct legal process- no fo...; aiding an offender- taking respons... Released March 1.

Feb. 29, Debra Darlene Calhoun, book and release, probable cause, traffic- driver’s licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released Feb. 29.

Feb. 29, Jeffrey Allan Ward Jr., Pine County warrant, traffic- insurance- no proof, driving after revocation. Released Feb. 29.

March 1, Wesley Allan Floe, hold for other agency, traffic- allow operation uninsured ve... Released March 2.

March 1, Jeremy John Kurth, hold for other agen-

cy, theft- by swindle or trick- $2501... Released March 2.

March 1, Chelsea Rae Parson, warrant, remand-RPR, Pine County warrant, theft- take/ use/transfer movable p... Released March 2.

March 1, Kiowa Starr Staples, warrant, no dayssent com, Pine County warrant, trespassingbusiness. Released March 2.

March 1, Scott Chris Schultz, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degree- poss... advertise drug paraphernalia...

Released March 3.

March 1, Thomas Robert Berg, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, remand-bail, trafficDUI- 2nd degree- refusal to submit...; DUI- 3rd degree- alcohol conc over... Released March 3.

March 1, Cody Daniels Elliott, under sentence, theft- take/use/transfer movable pro...

March 1, Teddy Alan Korf, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 2nd degree- poss...; remand-bail, assault- 2nd degree- dangerous weapon- other weapon; robbery- 1st degreeagg- armed or inflicts.

March 1, Roger Raymond Rekkedahl, warrant, remand-bail, burglary- 2nd degree- res- forcedday, 3rd degree- enters building- intent steal.

March 1, Taup Teuang, under sentence, drugs5th degree- poss/procure/control su...

March 2, Amy Michelle Miller, warrant, remand-other authority, Pine County writ, traffic- DUI- 1st degree, refusal to submit, driver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released March 3.

March 2, Jason Ronald Stauffer, warrant, remand-other authority, theft- take/use/transfer movable pro... govt- false name to police officer- G... criminal damage to property- tampering with motor vehicle.

March 3, Waneta Ann Bearheart, awaiting trial/ court, hold for other agency, traffic- no driver’s license in poss...; remand-bail, drugs- 5th degree- poss... govt- false name to police officerG...

March 3, Tanner Joseph Curley, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, under sentence, drugsposs/sale hypo syringe/need... Released March 4.

March 3, Louis Frank Belisle, awaiting trial/ court, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degree- poss...; traffic- no driver’s license in posse...

March 3, Wesley Nathaniel Little, warrant, under sentence, violate no contact order- within 1...

March 3, Justin Conrad Magel, awaiting trial/ court, remand-hold, theft- take/use/transfer movable pro...

March 3, Ryan Dean Richardson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, criminal damage to property- 1st degree- $1001 and great...; remand-bail, disturb- disorderly conduct; re-

mand-hold, disorderly conduct- offensive/abusiv... theft- take/use/transfer movable pro...

March 3, Louis Ralph Workman, awaiting trial/ court, remand-bail, govt- false name to police officer- G...drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1...; remand-other authority, fugitive from justice from other st...; hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degree- poss... assault- 4th degreepeace officers.

March 4, Thadeus Allen Christiansen, under sentence, drugs- 5th degree- poss- marijuana.

March 4, Wesley Glenn Gilbert, under sentence, theft- take/use/transfer movable pro...

March 4, Andrea Marie Parker, warrant, pre-trial violation, assault- domestic assault- misd., domestic abuse no contact order- V...; disturbdisorderly conduct.

March 4, Roxanne Jamie Philibert, probation/ parole violation, emergency telephone calls/ communica...

March 5, Cole Marvin Rechtzigel, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, govt- false name to police officer- G...; hold for other agency, fleeing police officer in motor vehicle.

March 5, Joshua Eric Robertson, hold for other agency, assault- domestic assault- GM. March 5, Richard Gene Rosebrock, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assault- domestic assault- misd.; disturb- disorderly conduct.

March 5, Daniel Jay Dean Jr., Pine County warrant, disorderly conduct- offensive/abus... Released March 5.

March 6, Shaun James Belisle, hold for other agency, traffic- driver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety, speedexceed limit.

March 6, Aubrey Lynn Draves, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, domestic assault- by strangulation, assault- domestic assault- misd., 5th degree- fear/inflict/attempt har...;burglary- 1st degree- occ res- forced- day...; govtviolation of harass/restr order- mis...

March 6, Brent Jay Lucking, hold for other agency, assault- domestic assault- GM. March 6, Steven Gordon Rice, warrant, under sentence, domestic abuse; violates 2 or more...

March 6, Corduroy Lee Wayne Lyman, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degee- poss/procure/ control... Released March 6.

March 6, Auston Lee Ruse, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, weapon- poss- dangerous weapon or subs...; traffic- driving after revocation; drugs- possess over 1.4 grams marijuana.

Released March 6.

There have been 370 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2016.

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PINE CITY PIONEER

MARCH 10, 2016 www.pinecitymn.com

MIKE GAINOR | THE PIONEER

Kids get a little crazy at Pine Dragons PTO carnival Though icy sleet was falling outside, the Pine City Elementary gymnasium was warm and bright and gave kids plenty of room to run at the Pine Dragons PTO carnival and fundraiser on the evening of March 4. The hardworking volunteers had a variety of fun and exciting games to offer the young visitors, and the students hauled in a bounty of toys and treats.

Hobos on Jobos Kim and Dwight Gustafson, niece Sara and the Pine City Pioneer visited family and some fine beaches, including Playa Jobos near Isabela, Puerto Rico, this past January. Surf’s up!

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Catching the news Kevin, Mary and Lisa Anderson with Zach Hegman went deep sea fishing off the coast of Costa Rica with the Pine City Pioneer in tow.

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1,670 miles to Pine City

On a recent trip to Cocoa Beach, Florida, Julie Dickey takes time to check the news in her Pine City Pioneer. Readers can show their Pine City pride by submitting pictures of themselves in exotic locations throughout the world. Send all photos to editor@pinecitymn.com.

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