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A horse-drawn carriage brings the body of Pine City’s Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn to the Pine City Civic Center for the funeral ceremony on Friday, April 26.

Community gathers to honor, mourn Wynn BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Hundreds of community members and first responders from across the state came to the Pine City Civic Center on Friday, April 26 to pay their last respects to Pine City’s DNR Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn. Wynn was killed and a Pine County deputy hospitalized after the two men were thrown from their boat while

searching Cross Lake on April 19. Main Street was lined with Patriot Riders bearing flags, and the Pine City Fire Department positioned two ladder trucks to hold an American flag suspended over the street just north of the civic center. Wynn was 43 years old and an 18 year veteran of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. He is survived by his wife, Pine County Judge Heather Wynn, and their two young children, a

daughter and a son. Officers filled the bleachers and the floor of the civic center, rows upon rows of uniformed men and women wearing tan, brown, green, white, blue and red. They were joined by hundreds of civilians – family, friends and supporters – each carrying a blue and white rose with a card attached saying, “Forever in our Hearts. Blessed are the Peacemakers,” with Wynn’s badge number: K297. They were joined too by Pine City of-

ficials, who declared April 26 “Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn Memorial Day” in Pine City, and by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who ordered that all flags be flown at half-staff across the state. “Conservation Officer Wynn was an outstanding Conservation Officer, who was admired and respected by his colleagues, and served with dignity and SEE WYNN, PAGE 14

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Magic exists in ‘The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe’ BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Audiences will be taken to a dream world of magic as the Pine City High School drama department presents “The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe” on the last weekend of May. The story is based on the classic fantasy novel for children written by C.S. Lewis, and was also turned into a movie in 2005. “Growing up, I was kind of a literature nut,” said Becky Schueller, the director of the play. “I read every book I could get my hands on, and this was one of my favorites. I definitely loved the movie. Looking for shows in Pine City, I wanted to find things for the spring play that there’s some familiarity with.” The play tells the story of Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy Pevensi, who are evacuated from London during World War II and sent to live with an old professor in the English countryside. While exploring the professor’s house, the children discover an enchanted wardrobe that leads them into the magical land of Narnia. Once there, they find adventures as they befriend talking animals and face down the evil White Witch. Schueller said the story holds a powerful appeal for all ages, and the show will too. “I think, just being able to step into a world that’s make-believe ... seeing this mix of actors that have to portray children, and then every other character around them is an animal – and a talking animal. And just the sense of

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Cast members of “The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe” are enjoying practicing the high-energy battle scenes in the classic play.

fun and playfulness, but with that universal message of good overcoming evil and sacrificing yourself to protect the people that you love. Those are some of the key messages that come through in this show.” She said that the cast is having fun, and rehearsals are going well as they try to get the show’s runtime to about 80 minutes. “My hope is to run it as a continuous production and eliminate the intermission,” Schueller said. “The way the intermission is written ... it just breaks your concentration within the setting and the experience.” Schueller also encouraged community members to come out and cheer for the student performers when the show hits the stage. “We do three productions at the end of May, beginning of June – and the kids work really hard for those three

Spring burning restrictions for Pine County MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Warm temperatures and dry conditions mean increased wildfire risk, so the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is now restricting open burning in Pine County and the following counties: Anoka, Benton, Chisago, Douglas, Grant, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pope, Ramsey, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Todd, Traverse, Washington, and Wright. The fire danger in Pine County on April 30 was rated low. However, the state will not issue burning permits for brush or yard waste in these counties until restrictions are lifted. “Escaped debris burns are the number one cause of wildfires, so that’s why we issue these restrictions,” said Casey McCoy, DNR fire prevention supervisor. “They really work—we’ve reduced wildfires by nearly a third since we started spring burning restrictions in 2001.” McCoy encourages residents to use alternatives to burning, such as composting, chipping, or taking brush to a collection site. For information on how to compost yard debris, visit the DNR’s guide to composting yard debris. People who burn debris will be held financially responsible if their fire escapes and burns other property. Burning restrictions will be adjusted, including extension of restrictions to additional counties, as conditions change. For information and daily updates on current fire risk and open burning restrictions, visit www.dnr. state.mn.us.

performances,” she said. “We just want to make sure we can fill up those seats. It’s at a time of year when the sun is out and it’s hard to get people to want to come indoors. But supporting the kids is the reason why I do what I do, so I’d just encourage the people to come out and support it.” Showtimes for “The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe” at the Pine City High School Auditorium will be Friday, May 31 at 7 p.m., Saturday, June 1 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 2 at 2 p.m. CAST LIST Susan: Chloe Johnson Edmund: Celia Ausmus Peter: Hunter Fain Lucy: Lydia Struss Mrs. Beaver: Katie Simon Mr. Beaver: Chris Shellito Unicorn: Lauren Tracy Centaur: Andrew Belland

Aslan: Joseph Novak Tumnus: Vivian Cavallin The White Witch: Jolie Wicktor Dwarf: Chase Holmstrom Fenris Ulf: Emily Schueller Father Christmas & Witch’s Army: Josh Kunze Elf & Witch’s Army: Brooklyn Shellito Aslan’s Followers, Animals: Ellie Novak, Kassedy Olson Wagner, Evelyn Ames, Brynna Reiser Aslan’s Followers & The White Stag: Mattis Burkert The Witch’s Army: Ashley Peters, Charlee Johanson, Aussion Rudd, Rhian Danielson, Lena Roubinek CREW MEMBERS Stage Manager: Jacob Merrick Back Stage Manager: Emily Elliot Sound Effects: Ben Michels Make-up: Natalie Laven

Unemployment holds steady in county BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

The unemployment rate in Pine County held steady at 8.3% in March, the second straight month at that jobless rate according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). However, unemployment is a full point higher than where it was last year at this time. Back in March 2018 the unemployment rate in Pine County was 7.3%. DEED data shows that unemployment in Pine County traditionally rises in winter and early spring, then heads back downwards. Unemployment stood at 2.6% in September 2018 – the lowest jobless rate ever recorded in Pine County – before rising to 3.1%in October 2018, which is still the second-lowest all-time unemployment rate in Pine County since records were first kept in 1990 by DEED.

Unemployment kept rising from that point to 3.7% in November 2018, 6.2% in December 2018 and 9.4% in January 2019 before falling to 8.3% in February 2019. How did Pine County unemployment in March 2019 stack up to surrounding counties? It was lower in Chisago County (5.5%), Carlton County (5.9%) and Isanti County (5.9%). It was higher in Aitkin County (9.1%) and Kanabec County (9.4 percent). The highest-ever

recorded Pine County unemployment rate was 16.4% in February 1991. Pine County had a labor force of 15,056, with 13,810 employed and 1,246 unemployed in March 2019. MINNESOTA AND U.S. DEED reported that Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 3.2% in March, the third consecutive monthly increase. The March 2019 unemployment rate in the

United States as a whole remained at 3.8%. STATE JOB VACANCIES ROSE DEED also reported that Minnesota employers had nearly 137,000 job vacancies in the fourth quarter of 2018, up 20 percent from the same period one year earlier. The state had 0.6 percent unemployed people for every job vacancy. The job vacancy rate was 4.9 percent, meaning there were 4.9 openings for every 100 jobs in the state.

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THURSDAY MAY 2 Origami workshop Shower mom on her special day with gifts folded from the heart during a special origami workshop Thursday, May 2 from 6-8 p.m., at the Rush City Public Library. Join licensed instructor Kathleen Sheridan and create a variety of models including a colorful tulip, sweet 2D models to be put on a card or made into a pin, and a container to hold sweets or any other gift. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Registration is required and now open on the events calendar at ecrlib.org.

Adult Day Break Adult Day Break, a free service to give caregivers a break, takes place the first and third Thursdays of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pine City. Games, crafts, bingo and a light lunch will be provided by volunteers Thursday, May 2. For more information or to sign up a care receiver, call Colleen Gallus at 320-629-7145.

Senior High Choir Pops Concert The Junior High Choir and Band Pops Concert will be Thursday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend this free concert held in the PCHS auditorium. Call 320-6294131 or email jkrinke@isd578. org for more information.

FRIDAY MAY 3 Spring designer purse bingo Spring designer purse bingo to benefit Pine City/Rush City Youth Hockey will take place at the Rush City VFW on Friday, May 3. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Limited seating, RSVPs are encouraged. Contact pcyhgambling@ gmail.com or 612-390-1217 for information and to RSVP.

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a.m. on Saturday, May 4, 11 and 18. Attend one or all three sessions for a different experience each time. All About Ladybugs will be especially enjoyed by children in preschool through fourth grade, and families are welcome. No registration necessary. Call 320-358-3948 with any questions.

‘Let’s Go Fishing’ fundraiser The East Central MN Chapter of “Let’s Go Fishing” is having its annual all you can eat Belgian waffle and silent auction fundraiser on Saturday, May 4 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Main Street Church in North Branch. Proceeds benefit “Let’s Go Fishing” which provides free boating and fishing excursions for seniors, veterans and people with special needs. For more information, to schedule trips or to volunteer, call 651402-5960 and leave a message.

MONDAY MAY 6 Senior High Choir Pops Concert The Senior High Band Pops Concert will be Monday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend this free concert held in the PCHS auditorium. Call 320-629-4131 or email jkrinke@ isd578.org for more information.

Scout & Morgan author visit Scout & Morgan Books will welcome Danish and Norwegian writer and translator Barbara Sjoholm on Monday, May 6, 6:30 p.m., at the Isanti County Historical Society in Cambridge (33525 Flanders St. NE, Cambridge, MN 55008). She will share her newest book, “By the Fire: Sami Folktales and Legends.” Barbara has spent over ten years researching the life of Emilie Demant Hatt, a Danish ethnographer and artist who lived among the Swedish Sami in the early 20th century. This is the first English publication of Sami folktales from Scandinavia. For more information contact Judith Kissner at 763-689-2474.

Loom Beading workshop Learn the art of loom beading at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post in Onamia on Saturday, May 4, noon to 5 p.m. Create a design, string it on a loom, and learn how to apply the loom work to leather or cloth. Online registration is required three days prior; visit mnhs.org.

All About Ladybugs Learn about the fascinating pink spotted ladybug and watch them change throughout their lifecycle during All About Ladybugs at the Rush City Public Library. This all-ages program will be split up into three sessions, each beginning at 10:30

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TUESDAY MAY 7 North Chisago Historical Society On Tuesday, May 7 the North Chisago Historical Society invites the public to Rusheba Town Hall at 7 p.m. for a presentation by Deb Dahlberg about the life of 1916 Rush City mail carrier Elmer Lee Robinson and his wife, Jesse Blanche Emanuelson and their seven children. The Rushseba Town hall is located 1/4 mile north of Rush City on Old Hwy. 61. Email ileneoh@gmail.com with any questions.

THURSDAY MAY 9 Magniﬁcent Red Hatters On Thursday, May 9, the Magnificent Red Hatters will enjoy lunch and a wine tasting at Ann River Winery, located at 1999 180th Avenue, Mora, MN 55051 at 11:30 a.m. (lunch at noon). To RSVP, and for more information, call Darlene Collins, 320-629-4684.

Ruby’s Pantry A special Ruby’s Pantry food distribution to benefit the Pine City Dragonettes will take place Thursday, May 9 from 5 - 6:30 p.m. at the Pine City Civic Center. For more information call 320-496-3009 or visit www. rubyspantry.org.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY MAY 10 - 12 St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour On Mother’s Day weekend, May 10-12, eight Minnesota potters will host 54 guest artists from 17 U.S. states and England, and open their studios to the public for the 27th annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour. The self-guided tour will take place 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free and open to all. Guest artists, maps, historical information and more can be found at minnesotapotters.com.

Scout & Morgan Books is delighted to welcome author Phyllis Root and author and illustrator Betsy Bowen to the Isanti County Historical Society in Cambridge for a special event for all ages on Saturday, May 11 from 10-11:30 a.m. They will share their new book, “The Lost Forest,” the true story of how loggers missed 144 acres of pines in 1882 that remain today. For more information contact Judith Kissner at 763-689-2474.

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Bats. Are they heroes, or are they villains? Learn all about these mysterious and often misunderstood creatures from 6-7 p.m. Monday, May 6 at the Pine City Public Library. Also at 6 p.m., join quilt collector Bev Proulx for her presentation, Quilts Through Time: 1800-1918, starting at 6 p.m. Monday, May 13 at the library. All ages are welcome to both programs, and no registration is necessary. The library can be reached at 320-629-6403 for

‘Oh you beautiful doll’ tea party On Saturday, May 11 all ages are invited to an “Oh you beautiful doll” tea party, 2-4 p.m., at the Pine City History Museum in Askov. There will be tea, coffee, goodies, music, stories and door prizes. Bring your dolls and their stories to the event. Admission is by free will donation. RSVPs are requested by May 4; call the museum at 320-838-1607 or Helen Clarke at 320-237-3661.

THURSDAY MAY 16 Senior High Choir Pops Concert The Senior High Choir Pops Concert will be Thursday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend this free concert held in the PCHS auditorium. Call 320-629-4131 or email jkrinke@isd578.org for more information.

Rush City Garden Club plant sale The Rush City Garden Club will be holding their annual plant sale on Thursday, May 16 from 7-9 a.m. at 51445 Forest Blvd., Rush City. There will be a wide variety of plants and flowers, as well as coffee and cookies. Proceeds are used to provide annual scholarships for local students. Any questions: Jean Hoffman, Rush City Garden Club; 320-358-3189. Minnesota history reenactor Arn Kind will bring his new “Minnesota in the Vietnam War” presentation on Thursday, May 16, 6 p.m., at the Pine City Public Library. Kind, a teacher of 42 years, will don the uniform of a typical American soldier and present on one of the most fascinating yet controversial eras in the history of our nation and world. All ages are welcome, and no registration is necessary. Call the library at 320-629-6403 with any questions.

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SUNDAY 5/5 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. MONDAY 5/6 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. Pine City Blue Star Moms: Pine City VFW Post, 6:30 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church TUESDAY 5/7 Pine County Board: Pine City, Pine County Courthouse, 10 a.m. WEDNESDAY 5/8 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m., Pine Co. History Museum Al-Anon: 725 2nd Ave. SW, Pine City, 12 p.m., 612-387-6094, David Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine Center for the Arts, Pine City AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center

SENIOR DINING May 6 - 10 Monday: Chef’s Choice Tuesday: Stuffed potato with ham and cheese, broccoli Normandy, applesauce, wheat bread, brownie Wednesday: German chicken casserole, dilled carrots, lettuce salad with dressing, wheat bread, spiced pears Thursday: Meatloaf, baked potato with sour cream, corn, wheat bread, fruit cocktail dessert Friday: Oven roasted chicken, whipped potatoes with gravy, sweet and sour cabbage, dinner roll, cranberry apple gelatin dessert Cost is $4.25 for people over 60 and $8 for under 60. Preregistration required by 1 p.m. a day in advance. Call the Pine City Senior Center at 320-629-3024 between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. The Pine City Pioneer does not guarantee publication of community events. Space limits the size and number of articles. Out & About deadline is 3 p.m. Monday. If your information must be published, consider placing an ad.

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THURSDAY 5/2 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 Music Boosters: Pine City Pizza Pub, 6:30 p.m.

Auxiliary Poppy Days The Pine City American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Days will be Wednesday through Friday, May 15, 16 and 17. The Auxiliary will be distributing poppies at various locations in Pine City to help remember our veterans and their sacrifices for our country. Donations of any amount are sincerely appreciated in return for a poppy to proudly wear during May. Proceeds from poppy donations are used only for programs to benefit veterans and their families. Email sylsever@gmail. com with any questions.

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or those poor parents who are subjected to the cartoon, “Bubble Guppies,” I wonder if you too can resonate with Mr. Grouper’s line up/get outside song: “Here we go, here we go, here we go, everybody line up, here we go outside! Everybody, let’s go, go, go, go, g-get out-out-out-outout-out-out-out-out-outside!” Rather than an enthusiastic fish who wants kids to have fun and play — I hear an exasperated man who just needs a quiet minute and is begging those little students to get the heck out. Maybe it can be both. The reason or emotion behind it doesn’t matter because getting outside is good for both the kids and the adults.

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A SLUGGISH EXPLORER My 2-year-old’s latest and faKirsten Faurie vorite find at the public library is a book called, “Explorers of the Wild” by Cale Atkinson. From the title you can understand the concept: two characters wander the woods, exploring nature with their various senses. Meanwhile, the reader can explore and find different things in the illustrations. My daughter always points out a slug and calls it “momma slug” (I don’t know why the slug was most representative of “momma,” but let’s not dwell on it). When we head outside, my girl has become quite the explorer herself. Things like the soft moss, or squishy mushrooms, rough bark or stinky skunk smell are all newly fascinating to her. Together we discovered the skull of a rabbit in the garden —that was quite an extraordinary find for us explorers. We poked at it and talked about teeth, brains and eyes. Maybe gruesome, definitely educational. It reminded me how thankful I was to have grown up with free access to the woods. We know playing and learning in nature is good for children. It’s our responsibility as parents to make sure we are giving our children opportunities to play outside. Getting outside is good for me too, because when I’m outside with her, I am present in the moment —not pacing around, fretting after dishes or laundry. Being outside without an agenda allows my brain just to rest and take in what is around me. As the momma, yes, sometimes I feel a bit like that slug in the book—slow to move, often resting on a rock or log. It gets easier over time. The more time I spend with her climbing over logs or hopping across stones, the less it feels like a chore. Maybe after enough time out this spring this “momma slug” will turn into something a bit more agile and quick paced. The weather is right for it, everybody, let’s go, go, go, go, get out-out-out-out-out-out-out-out-outoutside!

KIRSTEN FAURIE is the editor of the Kanabec County Times. She can be contacted at editor@moraminn.com or by calling 320-225-5128.

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2. Eugene Wynn – obituary 3. Pine City natives steal the show at Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival: Two Pine City natives were the talk of the town at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Film Festival this April, receiving high praise and sold-out crowds for two documentaries. The story of Pine City native Charles Woehrle – World War II bombardier and escaped prisoner of war – was brought to the big screen by his niece Louise Woehrle, who directed “Stalag Luft III — One Man’s Story.” And Al Milgrom, born in Pine City in 1921, presented his latest ﬁlm “Singin’ in the Grain — A Minnesota Czech Story” to great acclaim at the festival. Are you a current print subscriber? Your subscription includes complimentary access to all of the Pine City Pioneer digital content. To access it, go to www.pinecitymn.com. Sign in or create an account. Select “Subscribe” in the top left corner. Choose “Online access for current print subscribers - Get Started” and follow the on screen instructions.

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Seven County Senior Federation welcomes all to convention SEVEN COUNTY SENIOR FEDERATION

The Seven County Senior Federation, the region’s oldest and most active organization of older adults, is pleased to invite its members and all interested older adults to the lovely and spacious Braham Event Center for its 46th annual convention. This meeting of the senior federation will take place Thursday, May 16, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. “We are open to all, not just our 1,800 current members,” said President Paul Venhuizen of Henriette. “We’re connecting to make a difference, and we invite you to connect with us for the day on May 16. Plan now to attend a wonderful day of learning and fellowship among your more-experienced peers.” The event will both set the direction for the seniors’ organization and entertain its attendees by featuring great

speakers on issues pertinent to most older adults. Registration is now open. A round-trip charter bus is available from 20 town locations across east central Minnesota. Local radio personality Laura Martin, the voice of the Morning Show on KBEK 95.5FM, will emcee the event. After a brief slate of official business, the morning discussion will center on the hot topic of what happened to Medicare Cost plans in area counties (and much of Minnesota) and what’s next on the horizon across the state when it comes to coverage choices. Special guests include Marcy Linn and Lavonne Sorenson of the Senior LinkAge Line and Monte Hausmann of Medicare Supplements Minnesota. Attendees from each county will also gather in the forenoon. After a delicious hot lunch buffet catered by Kathy’s Kitchen, listen as local guests connect us to great things

happening in the community due to non-profit thrift stores. The Seven County Senior Federation is fueled not only by its active membership but also its pair of One More Time thrift stores which are powered by active volunteers, mostly older adults. Enjoy our origin story plus those from two other local small non-profits doing amazing work thanks to their thrift stores: Tusen Tack in Braham and Shalom Shop in Cambridge. The day will wrap with door prizes and a 50/50 raffle draw. To be fair, the Seven County Senior Federation rotates the host county of the convention each year. Distance doesn’t matter, though, with the transit bus plan – round-trip from one of 20 locations across our seven counties. Bus meet-up locations are planned with potential stops in Aitkin, Onamia, McGregor, McGrath, Isle, Moose Lake, Sandstone, Hinckley, Pine City, Rush City, Taylors Falls, Center City, North

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Work zone violators will pay hefty ﬁnes The traditional saying is that Minnesota has two seasons: winter and road construction. Major construction projects have begun throughout the eight counties of the It’s In Tenth Your Court Judicial District, Judge Steve as well as nuHalsey merous smaller projects. These projects now display a large and clear sign warning of $300 fines for violations of the posted work zone speed limit. Why is that? Over the past few years there have been numerous traffic construction zone accidents in which construction workers have been killed or seriously injured. I recall that two highway workers were killed by a speeder in Burnsville in 2011. Minnesota had 13 work zone fatalities in 2018. The Minnesota Legislature in 2014 passed Minnesota Statute section 169.14, subdivision 6a, which provides a $75 surcharge in addition to the scheduled fine for violations. The total fine for speeding in a work zone is $385. By law, the $300 fine is mandatory. You would think this would be an incentive for drivers to comply with the posted speed limit, even if they are not compelled to slow down in the interest of the safety of the construction workers. But many do not as you probably have observed. A few years ago there was an I-94 construction zone in Rogers where it crosses the Crow River. It was posted 60

mph for the most part and 45 mph through two short “S” curves. There was basically no shoulder and with the cranes and trucks it was clearly a “live” construction zone. (Some drivers seem to conclude that the posted speed limit does not apply if they see no workers.) Several times I was passed by cars and large semi-trucks traveling 10-15 mph over the posted work zone speed limit, endangering everyone else and risking a hefty fine. As an example, if you are driving 11-14 mph over the speed limit not in a work zone, the fine and surcharges total $135. If 20-25 mph over the limit, the total is $225, due to an additional $70 surcharge. If in a work zone, for any speeding it’s a whopping $385. Good luck trying to argue to the judge that you can’t afford such a hefty fine. Certainly worse than a hefty fine would be killing or severely injuring a worker. In the fall of 2018, one worker was killed and another injured when a large commercial truck rear-ended a pickup slowing down in a Minnesota work zone. The pickup and its trailer

spun into a relatively well-protected zone causing these casualties. The Star Tribune reported: From 2010 through 2017, there were more than 16,000 crashes in construction work zones on Minnesota roads and highways resulting in 71 deaths and almost 6,600 injuries involving workers and motorists, according to the state Department of Safety. The yearly averages since 2010 have been nine deaths and 810 injuries, the agency said. So, please, fellow citizens and drivers: Slow down. Obey the posted work zone speed limit. If not, maybe I’ll see you in court. Submitted by Judge Steve Halsey, Wright County District Court, chambered in Buffalo. Judge Halsey is the host of “The District Court Show” on local cable TV public access channels throughout the Tenth Judicial District. Excerpts can be viewed at WWW. QCTV.org. Go to Community and click “The District Court Show.”

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Pine County officials are moving toward creating a County Zoning Ordinance, and will hold public meetings on May 9 and May 13 to hear feedback from the public. The full draft of the Pine County Zoning Ordinance will be available at the two meetings. The first meeting will be held on Thursday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pine County Board Room in the Pine County Courthouse (635 Northridge Dr. NW, Pine City). The second meeting will be held on Monday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pine County History Museum( 6333 H C Andersen Alle, Askov). According to Pine County Land & Resource Manager Caleb Anderson, Pine County began the process of creating a County Zoning Ordinance in March, 2018. Currently Pine County only administers zoning and land use regulations in shorelands and floodplain, while most areas of the county have had zoning administered by the townships and cities, or not at all. Anderson said that in the months leading up to the planning process for the Pine County Zoning Ordinance, some local townships said they would prefer to have their local communities unaffected by a County Zoning Ordinance. With respect for those townships, the County Board of Commissioners determined that

the new County Zoning Ordinance will only be in effect in townships that pass a resolution opting in to the program. The current draft of the County Zoning Ordinance was written by Pine County Zoning staff in collaboration with partnering townships, local farmers, the Pine County Zoning Board, and the Pine County Board of Commissioners. The current draft was also reviewed for legal defensibility by the Pine County Attorney. The meetings will be open to the general public, including residents, stakeholders, and township officials. The agenda will include: 1.) Zoning and its purpose 2.) Proposed zoning districts 3.) When are permits required? 4.) What will be “grandfathered?” 5.) Lot sizes and density zoning 6.) Regulations for higher intensity property uses (gravel pits, solar farms, etc) 7.) Junk storage and salvage yards 8.) Signs 9.) Mobile homes 10.) Next steps Questions related to the draft zoning ordinance can be directed to Caleb Anderson prior to the meeting, 320-591-1657, caleb.anderson@co.pine. mn.us

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Pine County has 33 townships, which means we currently have 33 different approaches to zoning, ranging from very strict, to no zoning at all. The County acknowledges that this inconsistency of standards has created problems for residents and businesses. Here are a few examples: 1.) Sometimes a land use arises that creates conflict in a neighborhood, for example an unregulated gravel pit or a property storing large volumes of garbage and debris. Local residents call the County and the County has no authority to assist, in the absence of County administered zoning (land use) regulations. 2.) Through the years several townships have felt overwhelmed with the time and resources needed to effectively administer zoning. For example, taking issues of noncompliance to court when a landowner is unwilling to comply with local regulations, can be costly. Those townships have been requesting the County to take on the responsibility of zoning administration, given the economy of scale the County can provide. 3.) Buying a property and building a home can take considerable effort to achieve the proper permits. Maybe the driveway has to go through a wetland, the septic system needs a permit, the home may need a zoning permit,

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Pine Center for the Arts founding Director Kris Seuntjens accepted a $500 donation from Mary Kay Brautigan, broker/owner of Coldwell Banker Results. “Supporting the future of a permanent home for our arts center is fundamental to our company’s vision for helping the area’s economic growth and enhancing the livability of Pine City,” said Brautigan. According Years to Seuntjens, the Pine Center for the Arts has Ago started a major memKim bership drive focusing on creating sustainDavid ability for the center. Plans include renting space downtown with long term goals of finding a permanent home. It all began with a joke. “This girl that I worked with was joking around and she said to Mike, ‘Why don’t you give her a kidney?’ and he goes, ‘okay’,” recounted Cheryl Campbell, who has been on the waiting list for a kidney for the past five years due to a genetic disorder known as polycystic kidney disease. Both Campbell and Mike Harper have worked the night shift assembly line at MINPACK for over a year as employees through 4staffing. After joking around that day, they began seriously discussing the option and found out they have the same blood type. “He went in and got tested,” Campbell said. “It shocked me. He decided he was going to go through with it, even though we were just joking around that day.” The surgeries on Tuesday, April 21, went very well. Campbell is excited for her new life. “I’ve been laid up for four years not being able to do a lot of stuff,” she said. “I can’t wait to get my life back.”

25 Years Ago, 1994 “Get in here, sit down and learn how to use this thing.” With those words, Don Lund was forcibly propelled into a computer lab by a fellow teacher and introduced to the world of computers. That was in 1974. Lund was amazed then, and he’s amazed now. “Students today have grown up with computer technology, but I’m old enough to still say ‘Wow’ when I think about this modern tool,” he said. Today, Lund, principal of Pine City High School, uses the Macintosh Centris 610 computer on his desk everyday. He also uses a 165 Macintosh Notebook computer, a modem, a Newton, EtherTalk network and a laser printer. At present, about 28 teachers have access to the computer system,

using codes and passwords. Eventually, use will span the entire district. “I see many future uses of computer technology,” said Lund. “I’m looking forward to whatever they may be. We need to keep up to successfully run the business of our school district. And we need to keep up for our students. This will be their world in the future.” Fourth, fifth and sixth graders who are skilled in math competed in a contest recently. The sixth grade contestants were entered in the Minnesota Mathematics League Contest and placed in the third quartile compared with other sixth grade scores in the state. One hundred twenty-one students participated locally, answering 30 to 40 multiple choice math questions in 30 minutes. The sixth grade winners were: Sara Carlson, fifth place; Tiffany Berchin, fourth place; Michelle Laugerman, third place; Michael Dufresne, second place and Emily Franks, first place.

50 Years Ago, 1969 In the fall of 1968 there were 119 more children through age 17 residing in the Pine City school district and local common school districts which will consolidate with District 578 than there had been 12 months previous. Americanism was stressed at the Loyalty Day program presented by the VFW and its ladies auxiliary last Thursday evening. The auxiliary presented a United States flag to the new Chamber of Commerce office. Carl Levgren of Sandstone caught a real prize fish a week ago Thursday at Grindstone Lake. It was a 91 pound sturgeon which was 66 inches long and only two pounds less than the state record. He was using a 15 pound test line and had a hook baited with smelt. He caught the fish at 9 a.m. and landed it four hours later.

75 Years Ago, 1944 Mr. and Mrs. August Ausmus, pioneer residents of this community, celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary last Sunday. Six people were killed in collisions of trains and motor vehicles in Minnesota in the month of April. Stop, look and listen at every crossing. And if it is a double track and you wait for the train on one track, remember there may be another train on the other track. The members of the Pine City Coop Oil Assn. and Pine County Farmers Exchange at a special meeting held last Thursday in the armory in Pine City, voted unanimously to merge into one association.

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City sets sights on grant funds for homes, businesses BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Pine City, along with Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, continue to pursue a grant that could provide major improvements for 14 homes and eight commercial businesses in the city. Community Development Director Lezlie Sauter described the latest developments to the Pine City Council on April 25 about the city’s involvement with the Small Cities Development program. • Individual property owners could receive loans for essential repairs. If they still live in their home as their primary residence for ten years, the loan would be considered a grant. The grant would pay up to 90%, of a maximum of $25,000 toward eligible improvements. Commercial grant funds can be loaned to individual property owners for 10 years, at which time, if the property is still owned and occupied by a business, the funds are forgiven and considered a grant. The grant will pay up to 70%, or a maximum of $40,000 per building toward essential repairs. Preference will be given to buildings with existing businesses over vacant ones. Businesses would have to pay 30% of the total cost of improvements. Homeowners would be asked to match 10% of the total cost, but those unable to match the grant funds would not be turned away. In both cases, the money provided would be considered a 10 year, zero-interest loan, but for each year the owner continues to own the property one-tenth of the loan would be forgiven. The grant would provide rehabilitation funds for

14 homes and eight commercial businesses. If Lakes and Pines ends up with more applications than funds available, they can apply for another grant. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) would fund the program, and Klosner said that they would find out by the end of June if the grant was awarded to Pine City. Applications for the grant funds should be available in the fall of 2019. Sauter noted that a portion of the funds – up to $8,000 per property – could be loaned by the city to the businesses involved in the program and go back to the city once the loans are repaid. She recommended that the city set that money aside as a fund for rehabilitation of commercial properties in Pine City. Sauter said the funds could one day assist with fixing code violations, energy efficiency improvements and so on. Council members approved the new loan program. “I thought this sounded ... really helpful for a small business,” said Council Member Mary Kay Sloan.

of the EDA, confirmed that the group sees itself as a committee advisory to the city council.

EDA AUTONOMY Council members discussed what sorts of powers Pine City’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) has, and what sort of independence it might have from the rest of city government. Council Member Brian Scholin said that the issue came up years ago. At that time, he said, the city attorney advised that if any of the members were not residents within the city limits of Pine City, the group would have to be considered only advisory to the city council. Right now, the EDA has four residents within the city limits and three who live outside. Council Member Steve Ovick, who is also a member

IN OTHER BUSINESS • Terry Neitzel spoke about concerns with his rental housing unit in Pine City, and asked for city staff and officials to help get those issues resolved. • The council approved hiring for the administrative assistant position. Eighteen applications were received for the position. • The council approved hiring Kvien Document Imaging Inc. to help them make the transition to a more paperless document system. • The council approved hiring five seasonal workers for Pine City Public Works.

INCIDENTAL WETLANDS Pine City Community Development Director Lezlie Sauter said that in the spring of 2018, Pine City’s EDA contracted with WSP USA of Duluth to study the wetland areas on the city’s land intended for development. Sauter said the report showed that approximately 18 acres within this land owned by the city are considered wetlands, but a significant portion of that should be listed as “incidental wetlands” that could be developed with minimal conflicts with the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act. The city council approved a $3,000 study from WSP to provide a historical review demonstrating why some wetlands should be considered incidental. “I think this is one more bit of information that will help us market the land,” Sauter said. “If we call it shovel-ready, it should be shovel-ready.”

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On the evening of Thursday, April 18, members of the City Council, Economic Development Authority, Housing Development Authority, Parks & Recreation Committee, Planning Commission and Public Works Committee met to collaborate with a panel of development professionals through the non-profit organization, Urban Land Institute (ULI) Minnesota. ULI Minnesota calls the workshop, “Navigating Your Competitive Future” and walks those in attendance through a short presentation of the community’s demographics (ages, housing types, incomes, poverty rate), visibility and connections to transportation, and then guides a panel of development professionals through a discussion with city and community members. This team demonstrates how leaders and residents can discover and envision appropriate types

of development, (using identified demographic information) and which policies and practices should be strengthened, to attract development opportunities that would benefit the community in the future. This event was held, in part, to help the city as it updates the existing Comprehensive Plan that was adopted in 2013. The workshop has already sparked conversations on: park planning; addressing under-developed property in planned unit developments and in the central business district; expanding the diversity of committee memberships and improving community engagement. If you are interested in joining the conversation, or have suggestions/opportunities to share with the City of Pine City and its current leadership regarding this project, please call City Hall at 320-629-2575 or email: lsauter@pinecitygov. com.

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BRAHAM 7, PINE CITY 5 Pine City’s effort to come back from down five runs in the fourth inning came up just short, as they fell 7-5 to Braham on Tuesday, April 24. The Dragons scored three runs in the failed comeback on a double by Luke Fabini and Mason Loucks. Pine City couldn’t keep up with Braham early in the game with scores in the first and second innings. Braham pulled away for good with two runs in the second inning; however, the Dragons put on the pressure in the fifth inning with four runs. Nick Hansmann threw for five innings, allowing seven runs on eight hits and striking out six. Luke Fabini threw the sixth inning out of the bullpen. Duke Waxberg went two-forfour at the plate to lead Pine City in hits. Waxberg also led with two stolen bases, as the Dragons ran wild on the base paths with eight stolen bases.

PINE CITY 10, ONAMIA 3 Six runs from the bat of Isaiah Hasz helped Pine City defeat Onamia 10-3

on Thursday, April 25. The Dragons scored four runs in the sixth inning with singles by Hasz and Mason Charles. Duke Waxberg earned the win from the mound, only allowing five hits and three runs over six innings, striking out ten and walking one. Waxberg also led the Dragons with five of Pine City’s 13 stolen bases. PINE CITY 19, TWO HARBORS 5 Pine City nabbed the lead late in the game in a 19-5 victory over Two Harbors on Saturday, April 27. The game was tied at five with Pine City coming to bat in the top of the sixth when Luke Fabini singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run. The Dragons put up ten runs in the seventh inning with singles by Gabe Westbrook, Mason Charles, Nick Hansmann, Fabini and Duke Waxberg, a ground-out by Isaiah Hasz and a double by Waxberg. Fabini was the winning pitcher for Pine City, throwing for two and two-thirds innings, allowing two hits and zero runs. Hansmann started the game for Pine City, throwing for four and a third innings, allowing six hits and five runs while striking out four.

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ISLE 20, PINE CITY 0 Pine City softball could not recover in a 20-0 loss to Isle on Tuesday, April 9. Belle Helseth started on the mound for the Dragons and pitched four innings with an ERA allowing 16 hits, striking out one and allowing nine earned runs. Abigail Pulkrabek led Pine City with two hits in two at bats. BRAHAM 8, PINE CITY 6 On Tuesday, April 23, Pine City’s bats were strong; however, they eventually were silenced as the Dragons lost to Braham 8-6. Pine City did collect nine hits to Braham’s eight. Braham pulled away with five runs in the fourth inning with a triple which scored three runs. Belle Helseth pitched for six innings allowing eight hits and eight runs, while striking out four and walking one. Makenna Nelson went two for three at the plate and

led the Dragons in hits and stolen bases with two. TWO HARBORS 11, PINE CITY 10 Despite a nine-run deficit in the fourth inning, Pine City made a game of it; however, eventually fell to Two Harbors, on Saturday, April 27, 11-10. Two Harbors came out strong with scoring a home run in the first inning and two scores off singles in the second inning. They added four more runs in the sixth inning. The Dragons earned 15 hits during the game. Belle Helseth was on the mound again for Pine City, pitching four innings and allowing 10 runs on 10 hits and striking out three. Abby Pulkrabek is having a very strong year at the plate, adding three hits in three at bats to her stats. Pulkrabek, Sam Schneider, Annabell Johnson, Sophia Christian and Keyara Berube all had multiple hits for Pine City.

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Dragons hit the courts with ﬁve matches BY LANCELOT E. FURBER SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Finally, after many postponements and cancellations, the Dragons took to the court last week for five match-ups. On Monday, April 22, St. Cloud hosted the match between Pine City and Benson/ KMS. For the first match of the season, Pine City played well against their Section 6A foe. “We had some young guys step into the line-up for the first time and get their first varsity dual match wins: Derek Clementson, Caleb Stumne, Seth Linnell and Mason Mikyska. “Was good to be able to get them some experience,” said coach Richard Engelstad. “We will need to use our matches as learning and practice times as the rest of the season we do not have many days on the schedule that we do not have a match scheduled.” PINE CITY 6, BENSON/KMS 1 Singles: No. 1 - Eric Hoium, Benson/KMS def. Parker Sell, Pine City, 6-2, 6-3 No. 2 - Nate Webster, Pine City def. Jacob Garies, Benson/KMS 6-0, 6-0 No. 3 - Derek Clementson, Pine City def. Tyler Hadfield, Benson/KMS 6-0, 6-0 No. 4 - Caleb Stumne, Pine City def. Mason Bakke, Benson/KMS 6-0, 6-0 Doubles: No. 1 - Jake Adams - Dusty Bergstrom, Pine City def. Taylor Duncan - Peyton Leclair, Benson/KMS 6-3, 6-3 No. 2 - Alex Laven - Jared Carpenter, Pine City def. Kyle Reese - Matthew Thompson, Benson/KMS 6-2, 6-1 No. 3 - Seth Linnell - Mason Mikyska, Pine City def. Andrew Olson - Hunter Leclair, Benson/KMS 6-1, 6-2 PINE CITY 7, DULUTH MARSHALL 0 On Tuesday, April 23, Pine City hosted Duluth Marshall. The Dragons scored the win and moved to 2-0 on the season. Singles: No. 1 - Parker Sell, Pine City def. Andrew Pavola, Duluth Marshall 6-0, 6-2 No. 2 - Nate Webster, Pine City def. Aiden Bachand, Duluth Marshall 7-5, 6-3 No. 3 - Tanner Wicktor, Pine City def. Connor Sengbush, Duluth Marshall 6-2, 6-2 No. 4 - Derek Clementson, Pine City def. Gary Gao, Duluth Marshall 6-1, 6-1 Doubles: No. 1 - Dusty Bergstrom - Jake Adams, Pine City def. Daniel Klatt - Kristian Hall, Duluth Marshall 6-3, 6-3 No. 2 - Alex Laven - Jared Carpenter, Pine City def. Keyur Dhungana - Johnny Jelatis, Duluth Marshall 6-4, 6-1 No. 3 - Sully Lucht - Seth Linnell, Pine City def. Ben Nguyen - Nam Nguyen, Duluth Marshall 6-0, 6-1 PINE CITY 7, ST. CLOUD CATHEDRAL/ST JOHN PREP 0 On Thursday, April 25, the Dragons hosted another home match, this time against St. Cloud Cathedral/St. John Prep. and came away with their third straight victory. “The boys came out and played very well across the board,” said coach Engelstad. “ Some of the JV got in on the action and they also did a great job today.” Singles: No. 1 - Parker Sell, Pine City def. Grant Martin, St. Cloud Cathedral/St. John Prep Co-op 6-1, 6-2 No. 2 - Nate Webster, Pine City def. Tony Liu, St. Cloud Cathedral/St. John Prep Co-op 6-0, 6-1

No. 3 - Tanner Wicktor, Pine City def. Jonah Prom, St. Cloud Cathedral/St. John Prep Co-op 6-2, 6-2 No. 4 - Caleb Stumne, Pine City def. Tyler Mahowald, St. Cloud Cathedral/St. John Prep Co-op 6-0, 6-1 Doubles: No. 1 - Jake Adams - Dusty Bergstrom, Pine City def. Chandler Hendricks - Henry Ebel, St. Cloud Cathedral/St. John Prep Co-op 6-0, 6-0 No. 2 - Alex Laven - Jared Carpenter, Pine City def. Jacob Manar - Liam Rogers, St. Cloud Cathedral/St. John Prep Co-op 6-1, 6-0 No. 3 - Peyton Smetana - Sully Lucht, Pine City def. Billy Jiang - Cole Glomski, St. Cloud Cathedral/St. John Prep Co-op 6-0, 6-0 PINE CITY 2 HIBBING HIGH SCHOOL 5 On Friday, April 26 Pine City traveled to Hibbing to face the no. sixth ranked Hibbing Blue Jackets. The match went back and forth, and Hibbing came out on top winning the last two matches in three sets. Singles: No. 1 - Carter Anderson, Hibbing def. Parker Sell, Pine City 6-2, 7-5 No. 2 - Ryan Osborne, Hibbing def. Nate Webster, Pine City 6-2, 5-7, 6-1 No. 3 - Dominic Warzecha, Hibbing def. Tanner Wicktor, Pine City 6-2, 6-1 No. 4 - Nic Cicchi, Hibbing def. Derek Clementson, Pine City 6-4, 6-4 Doubles: No. 1 - Dusty Bergstrom - Jake Adams, Pine City def. Mark Borland - Joe Dwyer, Hibbing 6-2, 6-4 No. 2 - Isaac Hildenbrand - Jack Gryzbowski, Hibbing def. Alex Laven - Jared Carpenter, Pine City 1-6, 6-4, 7-6 (2) No. 3 - Sully Lucht - Peyton Smetana, Pine City def. Luke Lundell - Blaine Walli, Hibbing 6-1, 6-3 HIBBING INVITE Saturday, April 27, The Dragons were back on the Hibbing courts for the Hibbing Invite. This is always a great test and great way for the Dragons to work on and develop their game and the Dragons have a long history of playing in this tournament. Pine City finished in second place, right on the heels of Mound Westonka. 1. Mound Westonka 27 pts 2. Pine City 25 pts 3. White Bear Lake 24 pts 4. Hibbing 22 pts 5. Eveleth-Gilbert 12 pts 6. East Grand Forks 10 pts 7. Grand Rapids 9 pts 8. Duluth Marshall 3 pts PINE CITY INDIVIDUAL RESULTS: 1 Singles: Parker Sell went 2-1 and took 2nd place 2 Singles: Nate Webster went 3-0 – champion 3 Singles: Tanner Wicktor went 2-1 and took consolation honors 4 Singles: Derek Clementson went 0-2 / Caleb Stumne went 1-0 1 Doubles: Jake Adams/Dusty Bergstrom went 2-1 and took 3rd place 2 Doubles: Alex Laven/Jared Carpenter went 2-1 and took 3rd place 3 Doubles: Sully Lucht/Peyton Smetana went 3-0 -- champions UP NEXT On Friday, May 3 Pine City will host Crookston, and on Saturday, May 4 the Dragons host the Art Nelson Tournament.

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Dragon track and ﬁeld honors Officer Wynn BY LANCELOT E. FURBER SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

A moment of silence was observed before the National Anthem, and blue-ribbon pins were passed out to all 12 teams to be worn during the competition to honor fallen Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn prior to the 62nd annual Chengwatana Track Invitational on Friday, April 26. “Both the Dragon girls and boys teams did very well, and they had some great performances. Unfortunately, they had a few holes in the lineup as a few of our kids were sick. As we get healthy, we will accomplish even greater things,” said coach Jared Clementson. GIRLS The Pine City girls team scored 162 points and placed second out of 11 teams. Mora won with 173.5 points. Rush City was third with 86.67 points. Sophie Lahti was the Dragons’ top scorer with 24 points. Alaina Steele scored 19 points, Lydia Adams scored 15, and Dorothy Miller, Kelsey Erickson and Ellaina Johnson each scored 14 points. In all, Pine City had 20 girls score points in the meet. Pine City won four events. The most exciting race of the day was the girls 4x400m relay. The team of Grace Grubbs, Lydia Adams, Sophie Lahti and Alaina Steele

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came from behind to win by 0.86 seconds with a time of 4:27.69. Alaina Steele won the 800m by five seconds with a time of 2:28.63. Dorothy Miller won the triple jump by over two feet as she jumped 33’ 4”. Teammate Kelsey Erickson was second with a jump of 31’ 0”. Erickson also placed third in the long jump: 14’ 5.5”. The 4x800m relay of Arissa Rydberg, Grace Grubbs, Sophie Lahti and Lydia Adams won by 13 seconds with a time of 11:29.11. Pine City’s 4x200m relay team of Ellaina Johnson, Alaina Steele, Emily Carpenter and Summer Thieman placed second in a time of 1:55.25, and the 4x100m relay team of Ellaina Johnson, Ainsley Vinaja, Kensi Tayerle and Emma Johnson placed second with a time of

54.86. Arissa Rydberg ran her personal best 1600m to place second in a time of 6:03.94. In the high jump, Sophie Lahti and Kensi Tayerle both jumped 4’ 8” to place second and third. Cara Kuhn placed third in both the shot put (29’ 6”) and discus (82’ 7”). In the 100m dash Ellaina Johnson (13.57) and Emily Carpenter (13.85) placed third and fourth. Sophie Lahti placed third in the 300m hurdles (54.50), and in the 200m dash, Ainsley Vinaja placed third (28.94). BOYS The Dragons boys team won with a total of 160.5 points, finishing 7.5 points ahead of Mora. Hinckley-Finlayson placed third with 95.5 points. Tucker Dalen was Pine

City’s top scorer with 26 points. Dawson Clifford scored 25, TJ Rank scored 22, Logan Vinaja scored 21 and JJ Preston scored 16 points. The Dragons had a total of 17 boys score in the meet and won five of the 18 events. The Dragons’ 4x400m relay team of Tryston West, Caleb Fromm, Tommy Ryan and Logan Vinaja won by five seconds in a time of 3:42.72. Logan Vinaja came from behind to win the 1600m in a time of 4:53.74. Teammate Tommy Ryan finished fourth in a time of 5:03.71. TJ Rank won the 300m hurdles with a time of 44.74. Teammate Tucker Dalen (47.29) placed fifth. Dawson Clifford won the pole vault with a vault of 10’ 0”. Teammate TJ Rank placed fifth with a height of 8’6”. JJ Preston won the shot put with a toss of 42’

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8” and took third in the discus with a throw of 108’ 0”. The Dragon 4x200m relay team of Jason Thieman, Caleb Fromm, Hunter Peacock and Dawson Clifford placed second in a time of 1:41.29. In the long jump, Tucker Dalen (18’ 6”) and Dawson Clifford (18’ 5.5”) placed second and third. Dalen also placed second in the triple jump (39’ 10”). In

the 200m dash, Tryston West placed second with a time of 24.65. Logan Vinaja placed third in the 800m with a time of 2:09.34. TJ Rank earned a spot on Pine City High School’s top ten list with a time of 17.57 in the 110m hurdles. The Dragons will now head north to Esko on Tuesday, May 7 for the Section True Team meet.

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Artists celebrated at IMAGE show EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL

The East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC) honored the award winners of the 32nd annual IMAGE Art Show which opened Saturday, April 27. The IMAGE Art Show is an annual event open to any artist residing in Region 7E (the counties of Chisago, Kanabec, Isanti, Mille Lacs and Pine.) The Art Show and the awards honor some of the finest art in the area. The judges for the show were Julie Crabtree and Karen M. Marchese. They both have a wide range of artistic skills and art show judging experience. This year Bethany Whitehead and Becky Franklin served as co-curators for the exhibition and began their work looking at all works of art to assess the colors, subject matter, texture and size to assess how to make the show flow well and look good. “I dare say that the IMAGE show is the most eclectic group show I have ever seen – and I have put together more than 40 exhibitions in my history of working in the arts,” Whitehead said. “The artists in this region are talented and clearly have appreciation for nature, but also make political statements and

have passion for their hobbies, which comes through in their art.” Indeed, this year there is art made with bacon, pennies, gourds, plastic fish and teeth, as well as amazing drawings, paintings, photography, sculpture, prints and more. A total of 164 artists from the East Central Minnesota region entered this year’s IMAGE Art Show and over 300 people attended the opening event which was held at the ECRAC offices in Braham. The two Judge’s Choice (Best of Show) Awards went to Michelle Ressler of Isanti for “Calm before the storm” and Jake Callahan of Princeton for “Cascade Poetry.” There were also ten Excellence Awards (First Place) and ten Merit Awards (Second Place). • 2019 Artistic Excellence Awards were awarded to Christina Thurston, Onamia; Mike Gainor, Pine City; Cherene Bebeau, Princeton; Charles Jokinen, Cambridge; Claudia Hanson, North Branch; Noah Sikkink, Cambridge; Mike Menasco, North Branch; Tayler Swanson, Scandia; Cindy Fuerstenberg, Pine City; David Spohn, Lindstrom. • 2019 Artistic Merit Awards were awarded to Leah Marciniak,

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“Self Portrait” by Alex Cardenas was one of the highlights of the show for many visitors.

Mora; Kelli Maag, Ogilvie; Toby Vasquez, Dalbo; Jeff Early, Cambridge; Tommy Thomsen, Mora; MaryAnn Carlson, Rush City; Marie Brown, Grasston; Pamela Daiker, Milaca; Marni Smith, Cambridge; Cheryl White; Onamia. ECRAC purchased five works of art which now become part of the Council’s permanent collection of artwork. 2019 Purchase Awards: Bud Bullivant, Milaca; Betty Carlson, Lindstrom; Michelle Ressler, Isanti; Sue Flanders, Mora; Diana Sill, Isle. “The IMAGE Art Show keeps improving every year,” said ECRAC Executive

Director Mary Minnick-Daniels. “It is an incredibly vibrant art exhibit and a true celebration of all of the wonderful artists that entered.” This art exhibition was made possible by The McKnight Foundation and also by the voters of Minnesota thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Fund. ECRAC appreciates all who came to support the artists and their work at the 32nd Annual IMAGE Art Show.

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TALKING WITH THE EXPERTS

Nature is good for kids. We can prove it, but how do we encourage it? UNIVERSITY OF MN WWW. TWIN-CITIES.UMN.EDU

We tend to assume nature is good for kids – now we have convincing, converging evidence that supports our assumptions. In a research summary produced with the National Science Foundation’s support, researchers analyzed multiple peer-reviewed studies, pulling together streams of evidence to demonstrate that experiences in nature really do positively impact children’s development and learning. Now they’ve set forth an ambitious research agenda focusing on the most critical questions to advance the field of nature-based learning. Senior author Cathy Jordan, Ph.D., with the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment and the Medical School, as well as the Children & Nature Network, answers questions about how experiences in nature can boost children’s development and academic performance. What is nature’s impact on children?: Professor Jordan: At Children & Nature Network (C&NN), we like to say that nature makes children healthier, happier, smarter and better stewards of the environment. But let’s break that down with some examples. Children tend to be more physically active in nature-based learning and particularly nature play. This can improve ﬁtness, control weight and possibly reduce risk of chronic diseases related to being overweight. Contact with nature also improves recovery from stressful events and can improve mood and feelings of wellbeing. Learning and playing in nature – even just a view of nature from a window – can also improve cognitive functions such as attention and self-regulation, which can enhance the process of learning. Finally, when people have meaningful and relevant experiences in nature, they tend to feel an emotional connection to the natural world, develop positive environmental attitudes, and not only absorb information about protecting the environment, but also act on it. Providing such meaningful experiences in childhood is an effective way to grow environmental stewards. Speciﬁcally, why do you say that the natural environment is a resource for learning and development?: Professor Jordan: We often think about nature or greenery as a pleasant backdrop, but it can be

so much more. As my colleagues and I reviewed the published academic literature, we found evidence that nature has a restoring effect on attention; improves self-discipline; reduces stress; increases physical activity and ﬁtness; and promotes motivation for and engagement in learning. All of these effects have been shown to improve learning.

teachers will spread and eventually become mainstream practices. Teachers who have pioneered nature-based instruction should serve as models, helping others address its challenges and take full advantage of its beneﬁts. What else are you doing to further research to promote understanding of how nature affects youth development?:

Nature also plays a role in classroom climate. When children benefit from nature-based learning and nature play, the effects follow them into the classroom – creating a calmer, quieter and safer setting for learning, as well as warmer, more cooperative relations among students. While none of these effects are entirely new, our review is the first time these lines of evidence from psychology, education, cognitive neuroscience and other fields have been pulled together. Taken together, it creates a stronger case for the importance of nature for learning and development. It also helps explain something that has been a puzzle for researchers — why even small doses of nature sometimes have surprisingly large effects. The key to the puzzle lies in how these effects work together, in a student and in a classroom. Nature exposure might make a student not only more attentive, but also less stressed and more interested in learning. And if you have a whole classroom of students who are less stressed and more cooperative, attentive, interested and absorbed, you can begin to see how the individual and classroom level impacts multiply. What was the most surprising thing you learned in examining the studies you reviewed?: Professor Jordan: We assume that nature is good for kids. We often remember our own nature-based experiences as pleasant and formative, sometimes even transformative. Yet until recently, the research attempting to demonstrate nature’s impact on children’s learning and development has not been very compelling, with a large number of studies with relatively weak designs and, unfortunately, overly optimistic claims. When we launched our literature review, we were expecting to come up with more questions than answers. Instead, we found that the research has been getting more rigorous: Findings have been replicated in multiple contexts; researchers have begun to illuminate the mechanisms underlying the findings; and results entirely outside the study of nature and learning are pointing to the same conclusions.

Professor Jordan: Based on our literature review, as well as input from more than 100 educators, environmental educators, youth workers, researchers and others, our team has proposed a research agenda to drive the next chapter of research on nature-based learning toward the most important questions and the most rigorous research designs. UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

Cathy Jordan, Ph. D. is an associate director at the University of Minnesota’s Institute of the Environment and an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical School.

With such converging evidence, we can now be more confident that nature really is good for kids. How can childcare centers, schools and other academic organizations include nature in their academic programs?: Professor Jordan: In order for children to reap the benefits of nature for learning and development, there needs to be access to nature, teachers prepared to use nature effectively, and support for nature-based learning by administrators and parents. Access to nature means that either the school’s campus needs to offer a variety of natural areas or students need to be able to visit nearby natural areas on a regular basis. Teacher preparation programs and professional development opportunities need to offer educators training in nature-, place- and inquiry-based educational approaches. It’s hard to be the only teacher using nature-based approaches. Individual teachers will be most successful when they’re part of a team of nature-based educators who have the support – including financial backing – of their educational leaders. Parents can help by making sure children are prepared to dress appropriately for the outdoors and by encouraging a connection to, and comfort with, nature through family activities in the outdoors. It is our hope that isolated efforts by some

Some of the questions we posed seek to deepen our understanding of how learning in nature affects what children learn, how they learn and how it varies based on age, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnic background, special needs and individual differences. Other questions seek to ﬁnd causal explanations for observed outcomes, such as whether decreased stress, improved attention, or enhanced engagement might explain the relationship between learning in nature and academic success. To create optimal conditions for nature-based learning, the research agenda also includes practical questions about how to prepare teachers to work successfully in nature and how to support their adoption of this approach. This research agenda also suggests a few questions that have the potential of uncovering relationships between nature and learning that could be “game changers.” For example, might learning in nature prove to be relatively more effective for those students most at risk for academic struggles, thereby narrowing the academic achievement gap? The answers to these sorts of questions could fundamentally change the practices of policymakers, educators, school administrators, urban planners, designers, and park and nature center staff; improve outcomes for kids; and reduce the societal cost of education. It is time to take nature seriously as a resource for learning.

CATHY JORDAN, Ph. D. is an associate director at the University of Minnesota’s Institute of the Environment and an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical School. She is the consulting research director for the Children & Nature Network. Jordan is a pediatric neuropsychologist by training and has a scholarly interest in the salutary effect of the environment on human development.

Create a tangy, savory tartar sauce right at home Seafood can be a healthy addition to anyone’s diet, and there are plenty of ways to cook fish. Seafood is often made even more delicious with the right accoutrements — such as a tasty dipping sauce. Tartar sauce long has been the peanut butter to seafood’s jelly. Seafood and tartar sauce is a common pairing, particularly for baked or fried dishes. Tartar sauce features a base of either mayonnaise or aioli. The vinegary, creamy base is enhanced with pickled treats, such as capers, gherkins, pickles or relish. Tartar sauce has appeared in cook-

books since the 19th century. It is believed to be derived from the French sauce tartare, which was named after the Tartare ethnic group who once occupied parts of Ukraine and Russia. In Turkey, a condiment known as tarator has traditionally been used as a condiment for fried seafood. There are many different variations on the tartar sauce recipe. This recipe, courtesy of the Food Network, is one that seafood lovers can try. Home chefs can substitute capers or add fresh herbs like dill to expand the flavor profile.

TARTAR SAUCE Ingredients: 1 pint mayonnaise 2⁄3 cup dill pickle relish 2 tablespoons white onion, minced 1 ounce lemon juice Pickle juice to taste Mix ingredients together, refrigerate and serve as needed.

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WYNN: First responders from across state join family, friends, community members to mourn CO Wynn

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pride,” read the proclamation issued by Governor Walz. “The State of Minnesota recognizes Conservation Officer Wynn for his dedicated service to, and sacrifice for, his fellow citizens with its deepest gratitude, and all thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and entire community.” At noon, more than 150 DNR Conservation Officers silently filed in, each holding their tan hat under their left arm and a blue rose in their right, and took their seats on the civic center floor. Wynn is the 22nd Minnesota conservation officer to die in the line of duty. ‘GENE DEFINED HIS LIFE’ DNR Colonel Rodmen Smith spoke about the dedication of Wynn and other first responders to serving their communities. “These men and women are community servants always,” Smith said. “ It’s how they live their lives. It’s how they raise their families.” Smith said that when tragedy strikes, it’s easy to remember the uniform the person wore. “But uniforms don’t serve their communities,” he said. “Uniforms don’t save people. And uniforms don’t die. “We need to remember that Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn was a conservation officer second,” Smith said. “He was a husband, father, son and friend first.” He spoke about Wynn’s love for the outdoors, which led him to a career as a conservation officer – first in Wisconsin, then Minnesota. And he spoke of Wynn’s dedication to his family. “Gene, like so many parents, was a hero ... an ordinary, everyday hero,” Smith said. “A parent’s time with their kids is priceless, no matter how mundane or routine. True hero’s work. “The Wynn family is an integral part of this community. That has shown in this past week. Community members and local businesses have come together to offer whatever they can. Everyone wants to pitch in. Everyone wants to help. Everyone wants to give back. “We don’t go it alone,” Smith added. “We all walk side by side through life with family, friends, and those in our community. “Gene – and all of us, cannot be defined by a uniform that we wear. We are defined by how we live our lives. Gene defined his life. Gene, we will miss you, but you’ve given us some treasured memories. The mark you left on all of us will never be forgotten. And that will make all of us better spouses, better parents better children, better friends and better community members.” ‘HIS DAD WAS A HERO’ Wynn’s friend Ryan Noll spoke about the competitive drive, and the talent that made Wynn an athletic star during his schooldays. As boys, the two bonded over their love for the outdoors. “We spent countless hours in the woods and on the water together,” Noll said. “It didn’t matter what we were after.” Sometimes they would get up early to go hunting before school. “I’ll never forget the morning I shot my first buck with a bow,” he said. “Unfortunately ... it wasn’t the best hit. Luckily, he was there to help me find it, but it took almost all day to do so. My parents were so mad to find out we didn’t make it to school that day. It was worth it.” He said Wynn was working one summer as a park ranger when he found someone very special. “He met the love of his life – Heather. Her huge heart and the patience of a saint was a perfect fit for him. Eugene was so proud of her. “I’ll never forget when he called to tell me that Heather had been appointed to be a judge,” Noll said. “We were all so happy for her, especially Gene.” Noll spoke about spending time with each other’s families, and wanting to pass the love of the outdoors to the next generation. “As I pushed Heather and Eugene’s son on the swing last Sunday, EJ reminded me that his dad was a hero ... just like the two officers who were protecting us at the end of the driveway were heroes too. He was right. All of you who risk your lives every day for us are heroes. “To Sophie and EJ, please know that nothing was more important to your dad than you two. He loved you more than anything on this earth. If you ever need a fishing buddy, or want to hear stories about your dad, I’m always here. “Please keep Eugene’s family and friends in your prayers,” he told those gathered on April 26. “No words can describe how much he will be missed.”

As we stand here in respect, lining the streets, Tears fall as your casket rolls by. We didn’t have to know you, To feel the pain, to stand there and cry. We didn’t have to know you, To mourn you and to feel the sorrow. Such a huge loss to our community, Feeling the weight of your no tomorrow. Your name is constantly mentioned, Our screens flashing your face. No… We didn’t have to know you, To feel that empty space. Our community is shaken, Right to its very core. Our state is reeling, Your loss couldn’t be felt more. Our hearts break for your family, For your friends who have to say goodbye. No… We didn’t have to know you, To feel the sorrow in the tears they cry. We feel the heaviness, the devastation, When we think of your children and wife. We didn’t have to know you, To hurt at the loss of your life.

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Hundreds of members of law enforcement and other ﬁrst responders came together to say farewell to Wynn, who died in the line of duty on April 19.

‘NO GREATER LOVE’ After playing an instrumental version of the song “Ashokan Farewell” recorded by Heather Wynn and Michele Anderson, Pastor Tim Adams of Journey North Church spoke about providing comfort to Wynn’s family in Pine City, and also his law enforcement family. He said there has been an outpouring of love, support and respect for Wynn this past week. “I have to say I’m proud of Pine City coming together in so many different ways,” Adams said. “Eugene was very well loved. He was an absolutely amazing man. “There are people here today who are alive because of Eugene,” Adams said. “Like many here today ... he would run toward what others would run from. He was a good man, a good husband and a good father.” Adams said that Wynn felt a connection to the creator most strongly when he was out in creation. “There is no greater love than this, to lay down your life for your friends,” Adams said, quoting from the New Testament. “That describes Eugene.” He noted that Wynn’s death came on Good Friday. “That was a day someone else gave their life for others,” Adams said. “But that wasn’t the end of the story. God excels at bringing good out of tragedy.” END OF WATCH Outside the civic center, officers and civilians stood silently in rows under the bright April sun. The wind whipped at the flags held aloft by more than a dozen color guard units from law enforcement and other agencies around Minnesota. Over the auditorium loudspeakers came a message: “This is the last call for Officer K297.” That message was repeated twice more. “Last call for Officer K297. Last call for Officer K297.” Then, after a pause, the speaker resumed. “End of watch for Officer K297. We thank you for your 18 years of service. Rest easy, sir.” Bagpipes of the Minnesota Police Pipe Band played “Amazing Grace” as officers saluted. A bell was rung 18 times for Wynn’s 18 years of service A 21 gun salute was fired for Wynn, and four DNR airplanes roared overhead. Then, Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn was taken to his final resting place.

You put your life on the line, to protect and serve, And you’ve paid the ultimate cost. No… We didn’t have to know you, To feel the sorrow of a life that was lost. So, Officer Wynn, as you are laid to rest, Strangers will come and stand together. Our community, our town, our state, That will feel your loss forever. No, we didn’t have to know you, To show our respect and our sorrow. To send our prayers to your family, To see them through another tomorrow.

CITY PROCLAMATION The City of Pine City is: Proclaiming Friday, April 26, 2019 as Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn Memorial Day WHEREAS, the City recognizes the dedication, sacrifice, and service to the community made by Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn; and, WHEREAS, the City wishes to recognize Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn and convey the deepest gratitude for his contributions to the community; and, WHEREAS, the City wishes to convey its condolences to the family and friends of Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PINE CITY that Friday, April 26, 2019 is hereby declared “Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn Memorial Day” in Pine City, Minnesota. Carl Pederson Mayor

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Curtis W. Leverton

Curtis William Leverton, age 53 of Grasston, died on Friday, April 26, 2019, at North Memorial Hospital. Curtis William Leverton was born on November 6, 1965, in Iowa Falls, Iowa, to George Leverton and Sally (Arnold) Leverton. He attended high school in Mason City, Iowa. Curtis went to college at NIAC in Mason City, Iowa, for two years for welding. Later, he decided he would be a millwright. He worked all over the United States. In 1994, Curtis accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior. Curtis met the love of his life on Christian online. He flew to Indonesia and married Nancy (Virgio) Leverton on Feb. 4, 2012. In 2013, they made their home in Grasston. After six years, they became the proud parents of Tazabella and 360 days later to Halogloe. Curtis rebuilt one home in Joice, Iowa, and rebuilt another home in Grasston, and three buildings on his property. He loved doing plans and figuring out all he had to do to accomplish his projects. He loved collecting coins and going on vacation, especially to Yellowstone. He was the best husband and father, and he spent all the time he could with Nancy, Tazabella and Halogloe. He loved his family and friends and singing in church to make a joyful noise. He loved helping people and even in death helped many by donating his organs so others could live. Curtis is survived by his wife of seven years, Nancy of Grasston, and his two daughters Tazabella and Halogloe; mother Sally Pierce; brother Lance Hartkopp; sister Christen Shipman; brother Lanny Pierce, sister Nichole Pierce; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Curtis was preceded in death by his fathers George Leverton and Lanny Pierce. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at Pine City Evangelical Free

Church Lighthouse with Pastor Joel Preston officiating. The family will be at the church one hour prior to the service to greet friends. Funeral arrangements for Curtis Leverton are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com

James E. Wilcox James Elmer Willcox, 71, loving husband, father and papa, of Kingsland, Georgia (formerly of Pine City) passed away April 18, 2019, in Jacksonville, Florida following heart complications. He was born in Elroy, Wisconsin on Nov. 6, 1947, to the late Harley Willcox and Emma Cox Willcox. James loved growing up in Elroy with his family. James dropped out of Bible college to serve his country and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he served two years in the Vietnam War. James was a very proud Marine Veteran. After serving his country he met his beautiful wife Anita and they spent most of their years raising their family in Pine City. James was an extremely hard worker and spent most of his years in masonry where his strong work ethic earned him the nickname, Jimmy the Bull. James was a man of God and never wavered from his faith. Until his last days he was an active member of the prayer team at Harbour Worship Center. James was always the first one to church because he was a believer in, “If you’re not early you’re late,” and he had to make the coffee to warm everyone’s heart. James traveled throughout the world helping others and spreading the word of God. He was an avid outdoorsman, spending many days hunting and fishing with his friends and family. Everyone who met James loved him, as James was very compassionate to others; he always made time for others before himself and never missed an opportuni-

ty to tell you a good Dad joke! Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Eugene, Charles and sister Emma Jean. He is survived by his wife of 47 years: Anita Willcox; two sons: Darrell (Jennifer) Wilson and Curtis (Judy) Willcox; a daughter: Gloria (Ernest) Samson; nine grandchildren: Grae, Sullivan, Sofie, Emma, Cameron, Jessica, Dawson, Karsten, Brielle; and a brother: John Willcox and a sister (niece): Patty Meyers. A private family ceremony will be at later date.

Dennis L. Surdey Dennis L. Surdey, age 73, of Grasston, MN, passed away Thursday, April 18th, 2019 at Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. Dennis was born on June 7, 1945, to Edwin and Harriet Surdey. Dennis attended Grasston and Braham schools. Dennis worked for Arcon Construction for over 16 years, then worked for Dean and Gene Martfeld driving dump truck. Later on he worked at Broekema Beltway until he retired. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobile poker runs and having beer with family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Harriet Surdey; brother Merle; sister Faye Surdey Mortenson; brother-in-law Darrell Lester; sister-in-law Lucille Surdey. He is survived by brother Ted Surdey; sisters Lois Lester and June Wallace; brother-in-law Kenny Mortenson; many relatives and friends. A celebration of life will be held on June 15 from 1-4 p.m. at the Off Road Bar and Grill in Brook Park.

WORSHIP GUIDE Church of Christ 815 7th St. SW, Pine City 10 a.m. Bible Study 11 a.m. Worship Service 4 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible Study. Contact: Greg Douvier 320-336-8978

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

Hope Lutheran Church Grasston Dean Oelfke, Pastor 320-396-3925 hopelutherangrasston.org Sunday Worship Service 11am Holy Communion first and third Sundays and festival days.

Living Hope Christian Center Assembly of God Pastor Andrew Shaw 11914 Fairway Rd SW, Pine City 320-629-6136 www.lhccpc.com livinghopepinecity@gmail.com Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

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

Hands for Pine City Outreach Church Meeting in Pine City Library Community Room Sunday NIGHTS 5-6PM Pastors Julie & Brad Samuelson P.O. Box 164 PC 320-496-3009 Hands4PC@gmail.com Facebook fan page: Hands for Pine City Existing to be the hands of Jesus to Pine City

Hustletown Community Church Non-denominational 1010 3rd Ave SW Pine City Pastor Bruce Thompson 651-983-8130 Sunday School, 10:15 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.

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

First Presbyterian Church 405 Main St. S., Pine City 320-629-3592 Pastor Rob Spahr www.firstprespinecity.org Sunday Worship Celebration 10:30 AM Sunday School, Preschool-Gr 6 10:30 AM Wednesday Youth Group 6:15 PM Grace Baptist Church 1 mile Southwest of Pine City on Fairway Road (next to I-35) 320-629-1374 Pastor Tim W. Stratton 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 11:00 a.m. Preaching Service, 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. 7:30 p.m. Wed. Bible study, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Master Clubs for children ages 4 to 6th grade.

Henriette Community Church (Free Methodist) One mile North of Henriette on HWY 107 • 320-679-4875 Pastor Marvin Miller Sunday School, 9:00a.m.; Sunday morning Worship, 10:15 a.m. Hinckley Seventh Day Adventist 550 1st St. NE, Hinckley 320-384-6167 Pastor: Carlos Rodriguez Services, Saturday, 11 a.m. Fellowship lunch 1st and 3rd Saturday following services.

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 4-4:30p.m., Sunday 9:15-9:45a.m. Journey North Church Current location: 840 Main St S, behind A&W. Pastor Tim Adams 320-629-6111 Sunday Services: 9 & 10:30 a.m. Nursery, toddlers and KidVenture programs during both services. www.JourneyNorthChurch.com

Open Arms Church of God 406 Pine St., Grasston, MN 320-396-3373 Pastor Gene Sherrod Spirit Filled Worship Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Children’s ministry Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 825 Golf Ave SW Pine City 320-629-2985 Pastor Fred Hanson Sunday Worship at 8 and 9:30 a.m. Maundy Thursday 6:30 Good Friday 6:30 Easter Sunrise 6:30 a.m. Easter Services 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. Please join us in praise!

Pine City Evangelical Free Church 625 Golf Ave SW Pastor Joel Preston Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) 9:15 a.m. Nursery (infant-3yrs) all morning Wednesdays: AWANA (Sept-Apr) 6 p.m.; Frontline (Youth Group), Jr & Sr High 6:00 p.m. Phone: 320-629-2584 Email: office@pcefc.com, www.pcefc. com St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 320-629-2935 19390 Ave, Beroun, MN Monsignor Alek Suchan Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. South Pine Baptist Church Meeting at Pine City Library Community Room 300 5th St SE, Pine City, MN Pastor Dennis Eng 320-336-9292 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible study at 7p.m. (Call for location) www.southpinebaptist.org Zion Lutheran Church 410 Main St. S, Pine City Worship 9 a.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Growing in Grace Preschool Mon-Wed- Fri a.m. Pastor Glen Kleppe 320-629-3683

The businesses below invite you to attend the house of worship of your choice. To be included in the Worship Guide or to make changes to your listing please contact Mel at 320-322-5243 or email mel@countystar.com

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PCHS 2018-19 third quarter honor roll Principal’s List SEVENTH GRADE Belsheim, Emma E. Bombard, Hannah Hirsch, Luke R. Johnson, Greyson Jusczak, Karly K. Knudson, Maxym Olson, Sophia Petersen, Waylon E. Preston, Jace M. Roubinek, Lena G. Schlichting, Caden J. Shellito, Brooklyn C. Swanson, Christian Tomczyk, Jena B. Unverzagt, Allison Wilberg, Sydney A.

ELEVENTH GRADE Erickson, Kelsey Faur, Ashley Havel, Alexis Helseth, Isabelle Jusczak, Konnor L. Long, Matthew A. Maiwurm, Colin Miller, Noah Nelson, Makenna P. Pantlin, Scarlet R. Preston, Joel A. Tomczyk, Erin Webster, Nathaniel B.

TWELFTH GRADE Goude, Brennen M. Gregg, Genoa Juhl, Jade P. Prihoda, Kaylee Reynolds, Crystal A. Schmidt, Emma Tracy, Lauren A. Zemek, Arica J.

TWELFTH GRADE Burkert, Mattis Butenhoff, Makayla R. Cahill, Elizabeth Chryst, Addisyn Huff, Emily E. Ives, Madisyn M. Janssen, Katelynn E. Leibel, Kaia Lorsung, Hannah M. Miller, Lindsay Ochowicz, Jocelyn E. Sparling, Abbe Waxberg, Alexandra I. Wicktor, Jolie

EIGHTH GRADE Blatz, Lydia Bombard, Madyson Brady, David Brinker, Joshua Brouwer, Lola Brown, William Cavallin, Vivian M. Cummings, Riley Emmons, Claire Erickson, Bryce Gregg, Benjamin Hasz, Isaiah Huff, Daisy Johnson, Armani M. Johnson, Emma Lahti, Sophia F. Lind, Kloey Rivard, Mariah P. Rothbauer, Brianna S. Schultz, Eli Sell, Addison Sell, Ella Sheppard, Carly Tomczyk, Lisa V. Tyberg, Carly

A Honor Roll SEVENTH GRADE Aagaard, Abigayle E. Blake, Matthew W. Broz, Gavin Broz, Morgan Charles, Samantha Clepper, Ricky J. Foss, Deacon D. Gribauval, Oscar Hermanson, Emma Johnson, Eva J. Lind, Hayden J. McLain, Hayden L. Valvoda, Lexa Waldron, Maria Selena M. Wicktor, Spencer Winters, Andee V.

NINTH GRADE Berglund, Madisen K. Blaisdell, Colton Ennen, Haeven Fromm, Miriam Gerner, Chloe Gutz, Jasmine R. Jusczak, Kameron J. Macho, Meaghan A. Merrick, Rhaya Miller, Dorothy J. Nascene, Carissa L. Overtoom, Micah J. Peterson, Kaleigha R. Reiser, Brynna Waxberg, Cole J. Welch, Aidan A. Westerman, Kadi J. Winters, Rilee E.

EIGHTH GRADE Ausmus, Fredrick M. Betters, Keith Fix, Siarra E. Lind, Mason Maish, Dannie J. Peters, Ashley Schneider, Jasmine E. Strike, Emma NINTH GRADE Elliot, Abigail Jahnz, Grace Rydberg, Hailee Schneider, Samantha M.

TENTH GRADE Adams, Lydia S. Arhart, Carter J. Ausmus, George E. Benzinger, Emily A. Bombard, Brayden Brinker, Jeremy Cavallin, Allison M. Cavallin, Danielle Foster, Ellee E. Hasz, Ellie Huff, Graci Miller, Kaitlyn Moore, Tristen B. Nutt, Cody J. Schultz, Ella Tayerle, Kensington Tyberg, Ellyse Vinaja, Ainsley J.

TENTH GRADE Englund, Jacob R. Fromm, Caleb Hegge, Chloe Isackson-Rod, Livia Johnson, Ellaina Kuhn, Cara K. Lorsung, Katelyn M. Olson, Megan M. Vang, Hla L. ELEVENTH GRADE Bergstrom, Dustin A. Cunnien, Megan Gilbert, Sierra N. Madigan, Karissa R. Raudabaugh, Trent M. Rothbauer, Hailey E. Schueller, Emily Vo, Kenny T. Wicktor, Tanner

B Honor Roll SEVENTH GRADE Babolik, Elsa Basta, Ashley Basta, Bianca Blatz, Elliot Blegen, Ricki Burton, Janelle A. Cole, Noah R. Comstock, Zoe Enright, Caitlin A. Evans, Alexzander Fix, Hayden B. Freitag, Brooklyn A. Hall, Caleb Haug, Hunter Hazelton, Trevor Hochban, Julia Holmstrom, Chase Karas, Brody P. Klemz, Hayden Kraft, Jack Kubesh, Tucker LeMon, Mason S. LeTourneau, Leonardo J. Long, Trinity G. Mikyska, Malia Mohr, Tyler F. Nascene, Kylie A. Novak, Ellie Olsen, Solei A. Olson, Kassedy O. Overtoom, Marek Paulson, Jacob Potter, Bailey M. Reynolds, Olivia Rockstroh, Autumn S. Root, Noah J. Rydberg, Arissa Rydberg, Ava J. Sanchez, Irma I. Sauter, Eden O. Schneider, Lilly M. Staber, Sage R. Strauch, Benjamin Sydney, Kyra Tayerle, Brody L. Thieman, Summer A. Watts, Zachary B. Willhite, TayzaBelle J. Wimmer, Grace Youngbauer, Brenna EIGHTH GRADE Abbott, Eric J. Ames, Evelyn Anderson, Grace M. Arhart, Landon G. Bolduc, Sophia C. Bulera, Rowan Burns, Abigail E. Charles, Mason Danielson, Briana Duclos, Andrew Faur, Griffin Fedder, Caden T. Hackett, Taylor A. Horak, Grace M. Hudlow, Jada M. Jacobson, Seree T. Jarveis, Isabelle Johnson, Levi N. Kapaun, Robin Keeney, Brent Klar, Shelby A. Leger, McCoy R. LeMon, Madisson L.

Maxey, Rowan P. McKellar, Chloe Mead, John Nilo, Jhans L. Palmer, Aidan Patzoldt, Cody Plasek, Nicholas Prihoda, Ryan J. Pulley, Maggie Reynolds, Paige A. Schmidt, Lawrence Schueller, Gavin Schumann, James A. Smetana, Maggie J. Sturgul, Brooke M. Torgerson, Damion J. Tracy, Emma Vang, Gao Yer J. Wasche, Dylan Wiener, Maddox T. Willhite, Earl Wilson, Luke J. Youngbauer, Ryder

Kubesh, Hallie L. Kunze, Joshua Leclair, Lexi R. Lindahl, Brianna Lindahl, Kylee Loucks, Mason Quaderer, Alana M. Robinson, Isabella Runyan, William F. Schmidt, Troy L. Schultz, Abigail Schwietz, Caitlyn Sell, Parker Shellito, Christopher L. Smetana, Peyton Somora, Autumn Stransky, Molly Struss, Lukas R. Stumne, Caleb Youngberg, Donald B.

NINTH GRADE Alleman, Alexandra Andersen-Hernandez, Dylan R. Blake, Claire Cummings, Ryan Davis, Thomas D. Jr Dee, Levi D. Elliot, Madeline Englund, Emily M. Erickson, Ella M. Goff, Kenneth B. Goodner, Jacob D. Graham, Madison Grubbs, Samantha A. Hart, Willow-Rai L. Hiler, Edwin Irlbeck, Braden R. Jahnz, Kira James, Samuel T. Johnson, Alex I. Johnson, Timothy C. Juhl, Jarred Kelvie, Austin J. Kemen, Beth Kieffer, Kelly A. Kinn, Aereona M. Knutson, Casey Linnell, Seth Miche, Colin D. Mikyska, Mason Montbriand, Elivia R. Olson, Mason J. Omae, David K. Petersen, Dylan Plasek, Ryan Prihoda, Kaitlyn K. Pulley, Jet L. Rehn, Garrett Root, Elijah Ruud, Aussion J. Rydberg, Mason Schneider, Ariel M. Segarra, Connor D. Senske, Alexa L. Thieman, Jason G. Vazquez, Bradyn Whittaker, Kaia E. Willert, Drake TENTH GRADE Aikin, Paige M. Bristow, Hannah E. Carpenter, Jared M. Crawford, Adeline M. Cummings, Brett Doenz, Amber Emmons, Charles R. Freitag, Hailey A. Hancock, Anika M. Hart, Steven A. Haug, Holly Husom, Olivia Kolling, Meredith G.

ELEVENTH GRADE Bombard, Sarah J. Christen, Sophia David, Vincent J. Depoppe, Trever Doyle, Alexis M. Duchene, Megan Fabini, Luke A. Fromm, Christian Graham, Ronni J. Iliff, Aftyn J. Johanson, Charlee J. Kearns, Jaylun D. Koffler, Dominic D. Laven, Alexander J. Lind, Koleman Merrick, Jacob Miller, George N. Nutt, Amanda Nutt, Kaitlyn Pulley, Ali B. Reynolds, Kelsey M. Root, Megan Sanders, Isabelle Steele, Alaina Thieman, Aaleaha M. Wagner, Kristian M. Waxberg, Duke Welch, Therese Wersal, Brice West, Tryston Westbrook, Gabriel Wilson, Lily E. TWELFTH GRADE Ackley, Jordyn E. Adams, Jacob D. Back, Meira M. Bulera, Layla R. Carpenter, Emily J. Clifford, Savannah Currie, Nicole E. Doenz, Joshua Drevecky, Morgan Elliot, Emily Etxebarria Arza, Garazi Fain, Hunter A. Frederickson, Larissa M. Hansmann, Nicholas Hauge, Danielle M. Johnson, Chloe C. Matzke, Shelbi L. McLain, Lexis Moser, Anna M. Petersen, Emily A. Pulley, Bailey M. Ryan, Thomas J. Spychalla, Haven M. Stransky, Megan Struss, Lydia Trierweiler, Dominic J. Villabrille Rubio, Maria C. Vinaja, Logan M. Zeman, Landen

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Barnes Briggs Joshua Barnes was born on April 26, 2019, at Cambridge Medical Center. He weighed seven pounds, two ounces. His parents are Joshua and Lynsey Barnes of Pine City. Briggs is welcomed by siblings Grayson, 5, and Graham, 3. His grandparents are Brett and Karen Grinde and Tom and Darcy Barnes.

Huninghake Clara Katherine Huninghake was born on April 9, 2019, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed six pounds, eight ounces and was 19-1/2 inches long. Her parents are Ben and Cassie Huninghake of Isanti. Clara is welcomed by grandparents Randy and Veryl Cermak of East Bethel, John and Nancy Huninghake of Oak Grove.

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SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING Regular Meeting – Tuesday, April 2, 2019 - 10:00 a.m. Pine County Courthouse Pine City, Minnesota Chair Josh Mohr called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Present were Commissioners Steve Hallan, Steve Chaffee, John Mikrot and Matt Ludwig. Also present were County Administrator David Minke and County Attorney Reese Frederickson. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Chair Mohr called for public comment. Ailene Croup stated her opposition to the proposed resolution to support additional funding from the State of Minnesota to Minnesota’s statewide transportation system. (Regular Agenda Item #6). Paul Dorow/Munch Township resident, and Joe Sharp/Munch Township Chairman, stated their concern with the condition of Mallard Road, located in Munch Township, and the need for additional funding for maintenance of that road for anticipated increased road usage. Kelly Gribauval, Chengwatana Township resident, stated her concern with an adjoining landowner spreading liquid manure on a frozen field which adjoins her homestead. Commissioner Hallan moved to approve the amended Agenda. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Ludwig moved to approve the Minutes of the March 19, 2019 Board Meeting and Summary for publication. Second by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 5-0. Minutes of Boards, Reports and Correspondence Pine County Chemical Health Coalition Minutes – March 11, 2019 Minnesota Department of Human Services Internal Audits Office – March 12, 2019 Minnesota Department of Human Services–2018 Financial Reporting – March 15, 2019 Pine County Land Surveyor Monthly Report – March 2019 2019 Special Primary Election Canvassing Board Minutes – March 6, 2019 2019 Special Election Canvassing Board Minutes – March 20, 2019 Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to acknowledge the Minutes of Boards, Reports and Correspondence. Second by Commissioner Hallan. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Chaffee moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Second by Commissioner Hallan. Motion carried 5-0. Approve the Disbursements Journal Report, March 1, 2019 – March 31, 2019. Approve the application for abatement for Steven and Laura Saumer, 4532 Raspberry Road, Pine City. Approve the application for local option disaster abatement for Lea Garza, 29351 St. Croix Road, Pine City. Approve the Household Hazardous Waste Staffing Contract with Pine Habilitation and Supported Employment (PHASE). The term of the contract is May 15, 2019 through October 31, 2019; compensation for 2019 is $23,500. Approve the regular employment status for Social Services Case Aide Cassandra Olson effective April 23, 2019. Approve the hiring of Melissa Otten, social worker, effective April 22, 2019, Grade 10, Step 1, $23.98 per hour. Approve the hiring of Kelly Diggan, social worker, effective April 8, 2019, Grade 10, Step 1, $23.98 per hour. Approve the hiring of Dianne Johnson, Clerk III, effective April 9, 2019, Grade 4, Step 1, $16.90 per hour. Approve Child Care Social Worker Nikki Wiener to attend the 2019 Association of MN Family Child Care Licensors Spring Workshop. Total cost $220. Approve Child Care Social Worker Nikki Wiener to attend the Fire Code Requirements for Licensors training. Total cost $136. Approve Probation Director Terry Fawcett to attend the Janet Reno Forum at Georgetown University. Airfare, lodging, meals and registration costs will be paid by the Center for Juvenile Justice Reform. Approve Probation staff Michelle Sellner, Jami Anderson, Christopher Stolan, Amber Chase, Denise Christensen, Sue Thompson and Terry Fawcett to attend the Minnesota Association of County Probation Officers’ 62nd Annual Spring Conference. Total Cost: $2,801. Approve IT Manager Ryan Findell to attend the 2019 MNCITLA Annual Conference. Total Cost: approx. $442. Public Hearing – Social Host Ordinance County Attorney Reese Frederickson explained the purpose of the social host. Chair Mohr opened the public hearing at 10:14 a.m. and called for public comment. Ailene Croup inquired as to what responsibility is borne by a homeowner if a person under the age of 21, under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substance, comes to their property. County Attorney Frederickson stated this ordinance is directed at any person hosting an event/gathering where under 21 years of age individuals are using or possessing alcohol or controlled substances. Commissioner Chaffee asked if the ordinance has a mandatory reporting clause, Attorney Frederickson stated it does not. Health & Human Services Director Becky Foss and Public Health Educator Lynette Forbes-Cardey spoke in support of the ordinance. County Administrator David Minke presented a letter of support of the ordinance from Andrew Almos, Superintendent of the East Central School District. There being no further comment, Chair Mohr closed the meeting at 10:22 a.m. Discussion was held as public awareness this ordinance. This Ordinance will be effective upon publication. Motion by Commissioner Hallan to approve Pine County Ordinance 2019-06, Pine County Social Host Ordinance, and authorize Board Chair and County Administrator to sign. Second by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 5-0. PINE COUNTY ORDINANCE #2019-06 PINE COUNTY SOCIAL HOST ORDINANCE ARTICLE 1. PURPOSE The purpose of this Ordinance is to prohibit, and establish penalties for, any person hosting an event or gathering where alcohol, marijuana or other controlled substances are present and being possessed or consumed by persons under 21 years of age within Pine County. ARTICLE 2. SCOPE The intent of this Ordinance is to discourage underage possession and consumption of alcohol, marijuana or other controlled substances even if done within the confines of a private residence. The intent of this Ordinance is to also hold persons criminally responsible who host events or gatherings where persons under 21 years of age possess or consume alcohol, marijuana or other controlled substances regardless of whether the person hosting the event or gathering supplied the alcohol, marijuana or other controlled substances. The County Board of Commissioners finds that: A. Events and gatherings held on private or public property where alcohol, marijuana or other controlled substances are possessed or consumed by persons under the age of 21 are harmful to those persons and constitute a potential threat to public health and public safety requiring prevention or abatement. B. Prohibiting underage consumption acts to protect underage persons, as well as the public, from injuries related to alcohol, marijuana or other controlled substances consumption, such as overdose or alcohol/drug-related traffic crashes. C. Alcohol, marijuana and other controlled substances are addictive drugs which, if used irresponsibly, could have drastic effects on those who use it as well as those who are affected by the actions of an irresponsible user. D. Often, events or gatherings involving underage possession and consumption occur outside the presence of parents. However, there are times when the parent(s) is/are present and, condone the activity, and in some circum-

stances, provide the alcohol, marijuana or other controlled substances. E. Even though giving or furnishing alcohol, marijuana or other controlled substances to an underage person is a crime, it is difficult to prove, and an ordinance is necessary to help further combat underage consumption. F. A deterrent effect will be created by holding a person criminally responsible for hosting an event or gathering where underage possession or consumption occurs. ARTICLE 3. AUTHORITY This Ordinance is enacted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 145A.05, subdivision 1, and Minnesota Statutes section 340A.509. ARTICLE 4. DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this Ordinance, the following definitions apply: A. ALCOHOL: Ethyl alcohol, hydrated oxide of ethyl, or spirits of wine, whiskey, rum, brandy, gin, or any other distilled spirits including dilutions and mixtures thereof from whatever source or by whatever process produced. B. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE: Alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine, beer, and every liquid or solid containing alcohol, spirits, wine or beer, and which contains 0.5% or more of alcohol by volume and which is used for beverage purposes either alone or when diluted, mixed, or combined with other substances. C. CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: This term has the same meaning as in Minnesota Statutes section 152.01, subdivision 4. Such term does not include any drug or substance for which the individual found to have consumed such substance has a valid prescription issued by a licensed medical practitioner authorized to issue such a prescription. D. EVENT or GATHERING: Any group of three or more persons who have assembled or gathered together for a social occasion or other activity. E. HOST: To aid, conduct, allow, entertain, organize, supervise, control, or permit a gathering or event. F. MARIJUANA: This term has the same meaning as in Minnesota Statutes section 152.01, subdivision 9. G. PARENT: Any person having legal custody of a juvenile: a. As natural, adoptive parent, or step-parent; b. As a legal guardian; or c. As a person to whom legal custody has been given by order of the court. H. PERSON: Any individual, partnership, co-partnership, corporation, or any association of one or more individuals. I. RESIDENCE OR PREMISES: Any home, yard, farm, field, land, apartment, condominium, hotel or motel room, or other dwelling unit, or a hall or meeting room, park, or any other place of assembly, public or private, whether occupied on a temporary or permanent basis, whether occupied as a dwelling or specifically for a party or other social function, and whether owned, leased, rented, or used with or without permission or compensation. J. UNDERAGE PERSON: Any individual under 21 years of age. ARTICLE 5. PROHIBITED ACTS It is unlawful for any person(s) to: A. Host or allow an event or gathering at any residence, premises, or on any other private or public property where alcohol or alcoholic beverages, marijuana or controlled substances are present when the person knows or reasonably should know that an underage person will or does: a. Consume any alcohol or alcoholic beverage, marijuana or controlled substance; or b. Possess any alcohol or alcoholic beverage, marijuana or controlled substance with the intent to consume it; and c. The person fails to take reasonable steps to prevent possession or consumption by the underage person(s). B. A person is criminally responsible for violating Article 5(A) above if the person intentionally aids, advises, hires, counsels, or conspires with or otherwise procures another to commit the prohibited act. C. A person who hosts an event or gathering does not have to be present at the event or gathering to be criminally responsible. ARTICLE 6. EXCEPTIONS A. This section does not apply to conduct solely between an underage person and his or her parents while present in the parent's household. B. This section does not apply to legally protected religious observances. C. This section does not apply to retail intoxicating liquor or 3.2% malt liquor licensees, municipal liquor stores, or bottle club permit holders who are regulated by Minnesota Statutes section 340A.503, subdivision 1(a)(1). D. This section does not apply to situations where underage persons are lawfully in possession of alcohol or alcoholic beverages, marijuana or controlled substances during the course and scope of employment. ARTICLE 7. ENFORCEMENT This Ordinance can be enforced by any licensed peace officer in Pine County. ARTICLE 8. SEVERABILITY The provisions of this Ordinance shall be severable. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance be declared invalid for any reason, the remainder of this Ordinance shall not be affected and the remainder of the provisions shall remain in full force and effect. ARTICLE 9. PENALTIES Any person who violates any of the provisions of this Ordinance, or fails to comply with any of the provisions of this Ordinance, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished be punished as provided by the Laws of the State of Minnesota for misdemeanor violations. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. ARTICLE 10. EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall be and is hereby declared to be in full force upon passage, and to be published per law. Passed by the Board of Commissioners of Pine County, Minnesota, this 2nd day of April, 2019. Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to approve the letter of support to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for the application for land acquisition (fee to trust) from the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. Second by Commissioner Hallan. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to direct county staff to complete a draft prospectus on the Kerrick Township, Hay Creek Headwaters property. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Hallan to approve Resolution 2019-18 in support of additional funding from the State of Minnesota to Minnesota’s statewide transportation system. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to approve the 2018 Highway Annual Report. Second by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 5-0. With no further business, Chair Mohr adjourned the meeting at 11:49 a.m. The next regular meeting of the county board is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pine County History Museum, 6333 H C Andersen Alle, Askov, Minnesota. Joshua Mohr, Chair Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator Clerk to County Board of Commissioners The full text of the board’s Minutes are available at the County Administrator’s Office and the county’s website (www. co.pine.mn.us). Copies may also be requested from the administrator’s office. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 2, 2019

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 58-PR-19-21 Estate of Hattie Larson, also known as Hattie E. Larson, also known as Hattie Ellen Larson, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will, dated October 16, 2008, (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Bonita L. Ordner, whose address is P.O. Box 465, Rush City, Minnesota, 55069, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the

to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. BY THE COURT Dated: Wynn, Heather (Judge) Judge of District Court 2019.04.09 09:27:49-05’00’ Dated: /s/ Court Administrator Apr 9 2019 9:41 AM Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 4/9/2019 9:42 AM Attorney for Petitioner: Keith M. Carlson #15040 Keith M. Carlson Law Firm 807 Cloquet Avenue PO Box 770 Cloquet, MN 55720 Telephone: (218) 879-1373 Fax: (218) 879-1458 Email: keithmcarlsonlaw@hotmail. com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on April 25, May 2 and 9, 2019

Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Registrar Pine Court Administrator 2019.04.24 11:35:24-05'00' Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Court Administrator Pine Court Administrator 2019.04.24 11:35:40-05'00' Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 4/24/2019 11:38 AM Attorney for Personal Representative Kevin A. Hofstad Ledin, Hofstad & Troth, Ltd. 539 Main Street S. Pine City, MN, 55063 Attorney License No: 12445X Telephone: (320) 629-7537 FAX: (320) 629-2479 Email: kevinh@ledinandhofstad.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 2 and 9, 2019 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-19-16 Estate of Marc Alfred Johnson, Decedent. NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is ordered and notice is given that on 6/17/19 at 2:30 PM a hearing will be held in this Court at Carlton County Courthouse, Carlton, Minnesota for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Jean Anne Johnson, whose address is: 94356 South Nett Lake Road, Holyoke, MN 55749 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an  unsupervised  supervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate, including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 58-PR-19-20 Estate of Marvin Edward Hartung, Decedent. NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DESCENT OF PROPERTY A Petition for Determination of Descent has been filed with this

Court. The Petition represents that the Decedent died more than three years ago, leaving property in Minnesota and requests the probate of Decedent’s last will, if any, and the descent of such property be determined and assigned by this Court to the persons entitled to the property. Any objections to the Petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper, and no objections are filed or raised, the Petition may be granted. IT IS ORDERED and Notice is further given, that the Petition will be heard on 6/17/19, at 2:30 PM by this Court at 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, MN 55063. (1) Notice shall be given to all interested persons (Minn. Stat. 524.1-401) and persons who have filed a demand for notice (Minn. Stat. 524.3-204). (2) Notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by:  Mailing a copy of this Notice and Order at least 14 days prior to the hearing date. (COURT SEAL) Dated: PATRICK FLANAGAN (Judge) District Court Judge, Probate Division 2019.04.16 12:09:37-05’00’ Dated: By /S/ Court Administrator Deputy Court Administrator Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 4/16/2019 12:14 PM Drafted By:

Adam E. Hartung 345 144th Lane NW Andover, MN 55304 Cell & Text: 612-296-7060 E-Mail: jahartung2002@hotmail.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 2 and 9, 2019 PINE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 578 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Notice is hereby given that Pine City Public Schools, Independent School District 578 Requests proposals for: Group Health Insurance Specifications will be available from the District’s Agent of Record, National Insurance Services, at 14852 Scenic Heights Rd, Suite 210, Eden Prairie, MN 55344, phone 800627-3660. Proposals are due no later than 2 p.m. on June 17th, 2019. Envelopes should be sealed and plainly marked “Proposal for Insurance” and should be addressed to Mankato Area Public Schools, Independent School District 77, 10 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN 56002. A copy of the proposal should be sent to, National Insurance Services, 14852 Scenic Heights Road, Suite 210, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 2 and 9, 2019

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www.pinecitymn.com FROM PAGE 17 Notice of Timber Auction Timber Auction: Pine County will be conducting a Timber Auction at 10:00 am on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at the Pine County Courthouse in Pine City, Minnesota. For more information call (320) 216-4225. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 2, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Brook Park is in the process of developing a wellhead protection plan for its drinking water supply wells. A copy for your review and comment of the draft wellhead protection plan, Part II, for this system as required in the Minnesota Wellhead Protection Rule (part 4720.5350), subparts 1-3) is available at Brook Park City Hall. This portion of the plan includes information pertaining to: The inventory of potential contaminants of concern within the drinking water supply management area, the data that was considered in this portion of the plan, issues, problems, and concerns within the drinking water supply management area, goals, objectives, and action strategies to address the issues and concerns within the drinking water supply management area, a plan evaluation strategy and a contingency strategy in the event of water system disruption. Your comments on this portion of the plan will be accepted throughout the 60-day comment period. Please send you written comments to Becky Conyers, City Clerk, P.O. Box 89 Brook Park, Mn, 55007, by June 3, 2019. Consistent with the Wellhead Protection Rule (part 4720.5350, subpart 4), a Public Hearing has been scheduled on June 3, 2019, approximately 7:00 P.M. at Brook Park City Hall, 206 3rd Ave., Brook Park Mn 55007 to discuss issues and address all comments related to the enclosed document. We look forward to your participation. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 2 and 9, 2019 Brook Park Township Annual Road Inspection Please be advised that the Brook Park Township will conduct its annual road inspection on Tuesday, May 14th at 5:00 p.m. Any interested parties should meet at the Brook Park Town Hall at this time. Kelly Johnson, Clerk Brook Park Township

Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 2, 2019 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. DATE: April 1, 2019 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. Date of Mortgage: February 9, 2017. 2. Mortgagors: Delbert E. Triesch and Patsy J. Triesch, husband and wife. 3. Mortgagees: Woodlands National Bank. 4. Recording Information: Recorded on February 21, 2017, as Document Number T-19419 in the Office of the County Registrar of Titles of Pine County, Minnesota. 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: None. INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 22-0203-000. 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: Southwest Quarter of Southeast Quarter (SW1/4 of SE1/4), of Section Seventeen (17), Township Forty-four (44), Range Nineteen (19), Pine County, Minnesota. Check here if all or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens)  8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 35001 Walta Road, Askov, MN 55704. OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 9. The person holding the Mortgage:  is a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the transaction agent, residential mortgage servicer, and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are […]. The transaction agent’s mortgage identification number, if stated on the Mortgage, is […].  is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are Woodlands National Bank. 10. If stated on the Mortgage, the

name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Woodlands National Bank. INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE 11. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied. 12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $249,900.00. 13. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $241,287.80. 14. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, at public auction on May 30, 2019, 10:00 a.m. at the Pine County Sheriff’s Office, located at 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, Minnesota. 15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is twelve (12) months after the date of sale. 16. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on May 30, 2020. 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. Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: GDO Law Mark E. Duea (#027351X) Christopher L. Olson (#0395191) 4770 White Bear Parkway, Suite 100 White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Woodlands National Bank 424 Main Street PO Box B Onamia, MN 56359 THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR

ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9 and 16, 2019 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER JUDGMENT AND DECREE STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT PINE COUNTY COURT FILE NO. 58-CV-18-471 Mira Investments, LLC, Plaintiff vs. John A. Jacobsen, individually; Karen S. Jacobsen, individually; John Burns, individually; United States of America, Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service; State of Minnesota, Department of Commerce; State of Minnesota, Department of Revenue, Defendants - THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that under and by virtue of a Judgment and Decree entered in the above-cited action on the 5th day of March, 2019, a certified copy of which has been delivered to me directing the sale of the premises hereinafter described to satisfy the amount found and adjudged due to said Plaintiff in the above-cited action from said Defendants John A. Jacobsen and Karen S. Jacobsen, the Sheriff of Pine County will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, at the Pine County Sheriff’s office June 27, 2019 at 10:00 a.m., the premises described in said Judgment and Decree to pay the debt secured by the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: March 13, 2015. ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $165,000.00. MORTGAGOR(S): John A. Jacobsen and Karen S. Jacobsen, a married couple. MORTGAGEE: Mira Investments, LLC a Minnesota limited liability company. LENDER: Mira Investments, LLC a Minnesota limited liability company. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded on March 16, 2015, as Document Number A-519466 in the Office of the Pine County Recorder. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 15881 Cross Lake Road, Pine City, MN 55063. PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 08.0462.011. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE MORTGAGED PREMISES: The South 189.99 feet of the following described property: That part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4 of

NW1/4) of Section Twenty-six (26), Township Thirty-nine (39). Range Twenty-one (21), described as follows: Commencing at the northwest corner of said Section 26; thence on an assumed bearing of South 0°5’50” West along the west line of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 26 a distance of 1020.12 feet; thence North 23°11’40” East 456.98 feet to Point “A”; thence North 1°37’15” East 600.20 feet to the north line of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 26; thence on a bearing East along said north line 225.0 feet to the point of beginning of the property to be described; thence continuing on a bearing of East along said north line 420.0 feet to the center line of County Highway No. 9; thence South 0°40’ West along said center line 600.0 feet to the intersection with a line that bears East from Point “A” described above; thence on a bearing of West 452 feet to the intersection with a line that bears South 3°43’02” West from the point of beginning; thence North 3°43’02” East 601.22 feet to the point of beginning. Pine County, Minnesota. AMOUNT DUE UNDER JUDGMENT & DECREE: $204,324.10 as of January 29, 2019. THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage/the said judgment and decree, the above-described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: June 27, 2019 at 10:00 A.M at 635 Northridge Dr. NW, Pine City, Pine County, MN 55063 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns. 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, will be six (6) months from the date of the sale confirmation, or Friday, December 27, 2019. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGORS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR

ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032 DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. HOMESTEAD DESIGNATION NOTICE - IF PART OF THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD CONTAINS YOUR HOUSE, YOU MAY DESIGNATE AN AREA AS A HOMESTEAD TO BE SOLD AND REDEEMED SEPARATELY. YOU MAY DESIGNATE THE HOUSE YOU OCCUPY AND ANY AMOUNT OF THE PROPERTY AS A HOMESTEAD. THE DESIGNATED HOMESTEAD PROPERTY MUST CONFORM TO THE LOCAL ZONING ORDINANCES AND BE COMPACT SO THAT IT DOES NOT UNREASONABLY REDUCE THE VALUE OF THE REMAINING PROPERTY. YOU MUST PROVIDE THE PERSON FORECLOSING ON THE PROPERTY, THE SHERIFF, AND THE COUNTY RECORDER WITH A COPY OF THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE HOMESTEAD YOU HAVE DESIGNATED BY TEN BUSINESS DAYS BEFORE THE DATE THE PROPERTY IS TO BE SOLD. Dated 4/22/19. /s/ Cassandra M. Jacobsen, Steven P. Katkov (#202769), Heather L. Marx (#321163), Cassandra M. Jacobsen (#400120), Attys. for Plaintiff, COZEN O’CONNOR, 33 S. Sixth St., Ste. 3800, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612.260.9000(p), 612.260.9080 (f). PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS OFFICE IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THIS NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT AND DOES NOT IMPLY THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT MONEY FROM ANYONE WHO HAS DISCHARGED THE DEBT UNDER THE BANKRUPTCY LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and June 6, 2019

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

April 22, 10:02 a.m., report of hit and run property, Evergreen Sq. SW, Pine City. April 22, 11:05 a.m., report of fraud/scam/ID, Maple Shores Dr., Pine City. April 22, 11:09 a.m., report of burglary, Edgewater Rd., Pine City. April 22, 3:30 p.m., report of theft, Lakeview Shore Dr., Pine City. April 22, 3:59 p.m., report of theft, Johnson Ave. SE, Pine City. April 23, 2:16 p.m., report of theft, Main St. S, Pine City. April 25, 7:45 p.m., report of vehicle theft, Amber Ln., Pine City. April 26, 9:03 a.m., report of burglary, Government Rd., Pine City. April 27, 8:40 a.m., report of counterfeit, 8th St. NW, Pine City. April 27, 2:57 p.m., report of shoplifting, Evergreen Sq. SW, Pine City.

Miscellaneous

April 22, 8:16 a.m., report of vehicle in ditch, Deer Valley Rd., Pine City. April 23, 12:34 p.m., report of animal bite, Liberty Rd. SE, Pine City. April 23, 5:21 p.m., report of suicide threat, Meadow Creek Ln., Pine City. April 23, 6:00 p.m., report of trespass, Evergreen Sq. SW, Pine City. April 24, 11:03 a.m., report of assault, Main St. S, Pine City. April 24, 1:43 p.m., report of psychological problem, Main St. N, Pine City. April 25, 8:01 a.m., report of assault, Main St. S, Pine City.

Jail roster

April 22, Roger Rekkedahl, probable cause, domestic assault- felony. April 22, Travis John Kehborn, hold for other agency: arrest- felony warrant. Released April 26.

April 22, Bailey Jo Charpenter, probable cause, domestic assault- misdemeanor- intentionally inflicts/attempts to inflict bodily harm on another. Released April 23. April 22, Joseph Allen Stenbakken, Pine County warrant: arrest- misdemeanor, fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle; give peace officer false name/birthdate/ID card. Released April 23. April 22, Duane Michael Noordhoek, summons, drugs- 5th degree- sale- marijuana mixture except small amount of marijuana with no remuneration. Released April 22. April 23, Donald Staples Jr., probable cause, assault- 5th degree- fear of bodily harm or death; hold for other agency, receiving stolen property. April 23, Kevin Lee Youngberg, under sentence, traffic- DWI- operate motor vehicle under influence of alcohol. April 23, Olaf Wilbert Thomas III, hold for other agency: unspecified warrant. Released April 25. April 23, Jolene Karen Cady, hold for other agency: unspecified warrant. Released April 24. April 23, Angelica Marie Fitch, Pine County warrant: contempt, nonsupport of spouse or child. Released April 24. April 23, Jeffery Paul Nordquist, probable cause, drivers’ licenses- driving restrictions- alcohol/controlled substance; violations; trafficDWI- operate motor vehicle under influence of alcohol. Released April 24. April 23, Jeremy Warren Soder, probable cause, traffic- DWI- operate motor vehicle under influence of alcohol. Released April 24. April 24, Benjamin Todd Wilber, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- procure/possess/ control over a controlled substance. April 24, Gary Ronald Roberts, Pine County warrant, domestic assault- GM- subsequent violation. April 24, Daniel Lawrence Rath, hold for other agency, crim agnst admn just-fe- parole violation; Pine County warrant, check forgery- make or alter a check. April 24, Dacotah Lee Ahlstrom, hold for other agency: unspecified warrant, give peace officer false name/birthdate/ID card. Released April

25. April 24, Keith Mitchell Mattinas, probable cause, receiving stolen property. Released April 25. April 24, Phan Xiong, hold for other agency: failure to appear warrant. Released April 25. April 24, Daniel George Paul Rathman, summons- motor vehicle registration- intent to escape tax; drivers licensedriving without a valid license for vehicle class or type. Released April 24. April 24, Jake William Stello, summons, domestic abuse- violate order for protection. Released April 24. April 25, Randi Eileen Anderson, Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. April 25, Andrew Malcom Clark, hold for other agency, probation violation; Pine County warrant, giving peace officer false name- of another person; drivers licensedriving without a valid license for vehicle class or type. April 25, Floyd Dale Degroat, Pine County warrant: bench- misdemeanor, give peace officer false name/birthdate/ID card. Released April 26. April 25, Derek Raymond Mosay, Pine County warrant: bench felony, burglary- 3rd degreesteal/commit felony or gross misd.; drivers licensedriving without a valid license or vehicle class/type; multiple licenses prohibited; traffic regulation- uninsured vehicle- driver violation; theft- take/use/transfer movable property- no consent. Released April 26. April 25, Catherine Regina Beier, summons, liquor- purchase/sell/barter/furnish/give to u/21yr. Released April 25. April 25, Timmy Allen Denzer Jr., probable cause, domestic assault- misdemeanor; disorderly conduct. Released April 25. April 26, Tiffany Cheree Hadler, under sentence, traffic- drivers licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. April 26, Arnold J Belgarde, Pine County warrant, contempt of court- fail to pay ordered child support. April 26, Javon Earl Boone, probable cause,

fugitive from justice from other state; hold for other agency, drugs-5th degree- procure/possess/control over a controlled substance; Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana; theft- take/use/transfer movable property- no consent. April 26, Terri Lynn Eigenheer, under sentence: serving 3 days- concurrent. Released April 28. April 26, Kristina Jean Hansen, Pine County warrant: bench- misdemeanor, drivers licensedriving without a valid license for vehicle class or type; theft- take/use/transfer movable property. Released April 26. April 27, Luke Keefe Meyer, probable cause, traffic collision- driver involved fails to stop for collision- driven or attended vehicle; trafficopen bottle law; drinking and consumption; crime described; drivers’ licenses- driving restrictions...; DWI- 2nd degree described. April 27, Matthew James Tvedt, Pine County warrant: failure to appear, DWI- operate snowmobile or ATV under influence of alcohol, DWIoperate snowmobile or ATV- alcohol concentration .08 within 2 hours. Released April 28. April 28, Desmond Salinas, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1,2,3,4not small amount marijuana; hold for other agency, theft of property. April 28, Brittany Southworth, probable cause, theft- value $1000 or less; trespass- misdemeanor definitions. April 28, John Thomas Dennis, probable cause, obstructing legal process, arrest or firefighting; introduce contraband- drug/liquor into jail/ lockup/prison; assault in the fifth degree; domestic assault; disorderly. April 28, Tiffany Louise Berg, probable cause, giving peace officer false name- of another person; hold for other agency. April 28, Tyler James Kingsley, probable cause, fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle; hold for other agency.

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DRYWALL• PAINTING WALLPAPERING & REMOVAL

Since 1974

Dock 40' Aluminum L Dock, cedar decking, 2 wheel kits, swim ladder, bench seat, and 4' ramp. Sell Price $3,900. Call 612-554-5798

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Jason 8-ft. topper. Fits 2011 Ram. $275. 612-716-0206

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58 TRUCKS VANS/SUVS

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358 FIREWOOD

106 HOME IMPROVEMENT Seamless Gutters, Siding Soffit Fascia Quality workmanship, Competitive prices: Mark or Richard Office 320-515-1492, Cell 320-515-1655.

355 HOUSEHOLD Delta 4-in-1 crib w/ mattress. Like new. $95. 612-716-0606

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5 cord loads. 20 foot pole length firewood, $595; 3 cord load of 16 in. split, mixed hardwood, $525; 20 in. split mixed outdoor stove wood, $510; 3 cord load 20 in. split basswood, $435; 3 cord load of 16 in. split oak, $570 delivered within 25 mile radius of Mora. 320-679-1815.

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Apply in person at Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pine City, MN Kentucky Fried Chicken 1280 Hillside Ave SW, Pine City, MN

GOURMET PRODUCTS is looking for second shift production workers and cheese cutters in our Pine City plant. Fast-paced, friendly environment. Must be able to pass background test and drug screening. Please call 320-629-0011. Help wanted working with a quadriplegic in Pine City. 763-439-7413

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Commercial auto floor scrubber, needed for small shop, it needs to work. _____________________________________________

Please Call 612-599-1729

WANTED!! I am looking for a pinball machine. Call 612-599-1729

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REAL ESTATE

1830 sq. ft Rambler. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, attached 2 car garage. $219,000: 19201 Beroun Ave Pine City. 320-629-6578

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REAL ESTATE

Hobby Farm S of Ogilvie MN: 14+ Fenced acres with waterers. Nice Home, 4 Bdrm, newer roof, windows, siding & furnace. Morton bldgs. Cattle or horse setup. On Groundhouse River. Move in ready. $229,900 612-290-4517 Tom@bigforkvalley .com

Now Hiring Now Hiring

Now Hiring Direct Support Professionals Homes in Hugo, Dellwood, White Bear, Wyoming, North Branch, Harris, Stanchfield, Pine City, Brook Park $250 Sign on Bonus Starting wages range $12.00 to $17.00/hr. Weekend differentials, Overnight differentials Year-end bonus Paid training Medical, Dental, 401(k), Paid Personal Leave We have full-time, part-time, and relief positions available Community Living Options provides 24-hour residential care and supervision to adults and children with intellectual developmental disabilities, mental health and medical challenges. For interview call Polly @ 651-237-1087 or email: Trainer@clomail.com Apply online at CLO-MN.com

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Refuse Route Drivers

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Food Service Team Members

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We have added new routes & need more local drivers for our Ramsey Team! We want CDL Drivers that can drive LOCAL routes & be HOME every night. SAFETY focused work environment. STABLE industry=stable work. 52 hrs. average per week. 401(k) match + other great benefits. Over 90% of our drivers come from current employee referrrals!

Apply online at www.WasteConnections.com Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veterans)

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PINE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS HAS THE FOLLOWING OPENING:

Food and Nutrition Professional Pine City Elementary School

Dishroom 3 hours per day Qualifications: School food service experience preferred. Must be able to work independently and follow the criteria set by federal rules for the National School Lunch and National School Breakfast Meal Programs. Must be capable of lifting 40 pounds, have good organizational ability and listening skills, and be capable of following directions. Must have a valid Minnesota Driver’s License. Must pass a background check. Computer skills and knowledge of the new Offer vs. Serve is helpful. Candidates should enjoy working with adults and children. Upon hire employee is required to obtain the following certificate: USDA Professional Standards-Minimum of School Nutrition Association Level 1 Certificate Deadline: Open until filled

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North Branch

NOW HIRING LPN, RN, CNA & RA

FT and PT positions available. FREE NAR CLASSES and a SIGN ON BONUS. Offering competitive wages and beneﬁts. Please see website for more information and job descriptions www.ecumen.org/careers or call Amy @ 651-237-3055 AA/EOE/Vets/Disabled

Substitutes Needed at North Branch Schools! Sub Teachers - $130 per day Sub Assistants - hourly pay varies depending upon position For more information, call Heidi at 651-674-1001 Apply online at www.isd138.org under I WANT TO...click on Apply for a Job - View Our Open Positions - Substitute Teacher or Substitute Paraprofessional.

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Progressive Living Solutions is a local North Branch residential adult foster care provider supporting high functioning adults with mental illness and other disabilities.

Looking for kind and caring staff to assist us in our fun and laid-back social environment. No physical cares or restraining actions required. Offering a competitive hourly wage, paid training, annual bonus, and a $500.00 new hire bonus. Now hiring for PM Shifts 3:00pm – 10:15pm and Awake Overnight Shifts 10:00pm – 7:30am with rotating weekends. Please call to discuss these opportunities! (651) 277 - 7777

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NEW PHARMACY IN TOWN

FirstLight Community Pharmacy – Mora

We’re delighted to announce the grand opening of our new community pharmacy on the Mora campus of FirstLight. Why make FirstLight your pharmacy? • Our staff treats you like family • We’re open on Saturdays • We care for you with Medication Therapy Management (MTM) • You can speak privately with our pharmacists • You can transfer prescriptions with one phone call • We can sync your prescriptions Stop by and say hello to a familiar face, Amber Axtell, our new Community Pharmacy Manager. She and the rest of the staff can’t wait to help you!

Open Monday–Friday, 8 AM–6 PM and Saturdays from 8:00 AM–1:30 PM.

Transfer your prescriptions with one simple phone call to 320-225-3999. Pine City more convenient for you? Visit the FirstLight Community Pharmacy located within FirstLight Clinic – Pine City or call 320-322-5141.

FirstLight Community Pharmacy – Mora 301 Highway 65 South, Mora 320-225-3999 FirstLight Community Pharmacy – Pine City 1425 Main Street North, Pine City 320-322-5141 FirstLight Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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