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Teens charged with Hinckley stabbing BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Two female teenagers – the focus of a statewide manhunt after allegedly stabbing a man in Hinckley then fleeing the scene – have been charged with attempted murder and may be

tried as adults. The two teenagers have been identified by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Aseil Cynthia-Salmea Abuhamed. 17, and Tayah Valorose Thomas, 16, have each been charged with one count of second-degree attempted mur-

der, one count of first-degree assault and one count of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. According to the criminal complaint filed in Pine County Court, on the afternoon of April 26 the victim called 911 and reported that one of the

two teenagers had stabbed him in the chest multiple times and in the arm once while the other held a pillow over his face. He told the dispatcher that he was lightheaded from loss of blood and was “leaking like a faucet.” SEE STABBING, PAGE 13

County, Band officials struggle with truancy crisis BY AILENE CROUP AND MIKE GAINOR NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

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Track squads ﬂy high at Chengwatana Logan Schaaf lofts over the pole vault beam at the Chengwatana Invitational. Both the boys and girls Dragon track teams took ﬁrst place at the April 29 meet in Pine City.

At a meeting with Pine County Commissioners, Pine County Probation Director Terry Fawcett said he recently met with Mille Lacs Band’s interim Police Chief Sarah Rice to discuss the truancy crisis in Pine County. Fawcett provided these statistics to the Pioneer: • The 2015-2016 school year report for Hinckley Elementary School showed that the school had 482 students of which 111 were American Indian. Of the 111, 28 had seven or more full day unexcused absences. Out of the 371 other students, eight students had seven or more full days unexcused • Hinckley-Finlayson High School had 335 students, 54 of which were American Indian. Of the 54, 22 had seven or more full days unexcused. Six of these students had from 22 to 68 unexcused absences. Of the 281 other students, 14 students had seven or more full days unexcused. • East Central Elementary School had 385 students and 37 of those were American Indian. Of the 37, 29 had seven or more full day unexcused absences. Five of those students had 26.5 to 37.5 unexcused absences. Of the 348 other students, nine students had seven or more full days unexcused.

• East Central High School had 269 students and 16 of those were American Indian. Of those 16, 13 students had seven or more full day unexcused absences. Four of those students had 21.5 to 30.5 unexcused absences. Of the 253 other students, 25 students had seven or more full days unexcused/. • No numbers were collected for Pine City because the truancy officer indicated that the number of American Indian students is very low in that school district. • The number of Pine County American Indian juveniles entering probation during this time was 21 percent, 15 of the 71 total. Added to the probation cases opened in 2014, the total rises to 51 percent American Indian of the total juvenile probation cases. • Pine County has a total American Indian population of three percent. According to Fawcett, Pine County Probation and Pine County Health and Human Services are working to evaluate proposals for a community coach. This person would serve the native youth of the Mille Lacs Band and their families in Pine County. The coach would support and assist juveniles and their families referred to this program to insure they attend court dates and do not commit additional offenses. The board approved posting for a cultural community coach.

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Raptors pay visit to Pine City Library BY AMY DOEUN NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

On Saturday, April 22, over 50 people gathered in the meeting room at the Pine City Library for a fitting celebration of Earth Day with some of the area’s most majestic animals— raptors. Kaylah, a human volunteer from the Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota—welcomed everyone saying, “Happy Earth Day. I am glad to be spending it here with you who clearly care because you are inside on a day like today.” Kaylah explained the mission of the raptor center is first and foremost a, “raptor hospital . . . we see [and treat] over 700 birds a year. Sometimes a bird can’t be released back into the wild.” These animals then stay at the center and become part of their educational program. Kaylah said that birds come to the center for a variety of reasons and most are brought by concerned citizens. Sometimes it is a car accident or run in with a window that causes a trip to the raptor center. Kaylah said that people can help to make their windows bird safe by pulling the blinds on a window, purchasing decals that reflect back UV light, “or my personal favorite, not washing your windows that much – especially during migration and nesting season.” This is the 2nd mission of the center, “to work together to make an environment safe for them [raptors].” The final

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A red-tailed hawk perches on Kaylah’s glove and peers at library visitors.

segment of their mission is to conduct research. A bird is a raptor if it has a hooked, sharp beak, talons and specialized eyes. “Raptors see more colors than we do.” She also asked the gathered audience to help her conduct an experiment. Kaylah would snap her fingers and see who could count to 20 in the time that the sound of the snap hung in the air. “Even though you couldn’t count to 20 in one second your eyes focused on 20 different things. A raptor can focus on 80-100 different things.” Raptors can also see UV lights. Kaylah shared that a mouse will pittle as it runs, leaving a trail of pee. A raptor will be able to see the trail and follow it to the mouse, whereas we would need a UV light to see

it. Kaylah brought four raptors with her. One, a red tailed hawk was born blind in one eye. Once she was out on her own she wasn’t able to catch her own food and began starving. Now she is thriving at the raptor center. The center does not clip the wings of the birds in its care. “All our birds are fully flighted.” She explained that being able to fly is important to the health of the birds as it contributes to muscle tone and “helps them feel safe.” Not all the birds are able to fly however. The Raptor Center is open to the public throughout the week, except for Mondays. It is located at 1920 Fitch Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108.

Pine City Elementary 5th and 6th grade students had an opportunity to participate in the 5th Annual Krypto Tournament. Krypto is a math game where students are given ﬁve numbers to add, subtract, multiply or divide to reach a target number. All students in 5th and 6th grade were invited to participate. After three rounds of competition, the 6th grade winners of the Krypto Challenge 2017 were (above, l-r) 2nd Place Sophie Lahti , 1st Place Jhans Nilo and 3rd Place Isaiah Hasz. The 5th grade winners were (below, l-r) 2nd Place Matthew Blake, 1st Place Deacon Foss and 3rd Place Jena Tomczyk.

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MAY 4 Junior High Pops Concert The Pine City High School Music Department is getting ready to present their final concerts of the school year beginning with the Junior High Pops Concert on Thursday, May 4, 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.

MAY 5 PCftA Window Art class The public is invited to Pine Center for the Arts, 265 5th St. SE, Pine City, on Friday, May 5, 6:30 p.m., to welcome new instructor Sara Althoff who will share one of her own “Creative Crafting” projects involving “window art.” Guests will have the options to personalize their work with their own color choice on the window as well as the quote used on the glass. For cost, information or to register, call 320-629-4924 or visit www. pinecenter.org.

‘Maker’s Exhibit’ art show opening Participants in We R Able arts and design programs have created a wide range of artwork that will be on display at a new event called a “Maker’s Exhibit.” The opening for this exhibit is Friday, May 5, at the SCRED building, 425 S. Dana Ave., in downtown Rush City. From 6-7:30 p.m. guests will view artwork done over the past years in the spring and fall painting classes with Sue Wehrenberg, and the monthly arts and crafts class taught by Sue DeLuney. There will be a screening of short videos portraying We R Able stories digitally. Jenni Thyng will lead guests in vocal music, and will invite everyone to join her on stage to perform. There is no fee, but donations are cheerfully accepted. For more information visit their Facebook page or call 320-358-1211.

MAY 6 Kids Crafts at Mille Lacs Kids ages 8 and up are invited to Mille Lacs Indian Museum on Saturday, May 6 between 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. to learn how to weave a dream catcher to take home. While there, visit the “Mazinaakizige: American Indian Teen Photography” exhibit that opened on Wednesday, May 3. For cost, admission or more information, call 320-532-3632 or email: millelacs@mnhs.org.

Folk dancing at the museum East Central Regional Library and the Pine County Historical Society invite people of all generations and dance levels to check out a free, three-part series of folk dance instruction and live performance. The series concludes with the Nor-

wegian sounds of De glada at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 6 at the Pine County History Museum in Askov. No registration is necessary. The dance workshop is geared for ages 14 and up, and singles and couples are welcome. Call 320-629-6403 or visit www.ecrlib.org for information.

Create with ‘Library Legos’ Kids age 6 and up are invited to build something unique for all to see with Library Legos at Rush City Public Library. Join Mr. Tim at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 6. Legos will be supplied by the library, so leave personal Legos at home. For more information, call the library at 320358-3948 (ask for the Rush City branch), drop by the library at 240 W. 4th St. or visit www. ecrlib.org.

Author visit in Cambridge Scout & Morgan Books in Cambridge welcomes back international and award-winning author, Brian Freeman with his latest Jonathan Stride series mystery, “Marathon,” on Saturday, May 6, 11:30 a.m. The Minnesota author writes psychological thrillers that have been sold in 46 countries and 20 languages. For more information visit scoutandmorganbooks.com.

MAY 7 & 9 Heritage Player auditions The Pine City Heritage Players are excited to announce auditions for the summer production of “Bye Bye Birdie.” Auditions will be held on Sunday and Tuesday, May 7 and 9 from 6-8 p.m. Location is TBD. For more information, visit www. pinecityheritageplayers.com.

MAY 8 Senior High Band Pops Concert Pine City High School presents their Senior High Spring Band Pops Concert on Monday, May 8 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.

Student art show On Monday, May 8, 5-7:30 p.m., the public is invited to the entrance of the Pine City High School auditorium for a student art show featuring artwork by those in grades 7 through 12. In addition, handmade bowls filled with ice cream will be available to purchase, with the funds raised going to support the junior/senior high art club. For more information email mjansen@isd578.org.

Women’s Christian Connection The Women’s Christian Connection invites all ladies on Monday, May 8, 7 p.m., in Tobies’ Big Kettle Room in Hinckley for dessert luncheon and the

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program “Down Memory Lane” which will feature a review of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Back to the 50’s and ‘60’s, presented by Raymond Berg as both the special feature guest and music guest. Suzanne Berg, Raymond’s wife, will be guest speaker, sharing her experience of going from the party scene and mental illness to her ultimate journey. She calls her account “Joy in the Journey.” Reservations may be made by calling 320-384-6413 or 320-2452783; walk-ins are also welcome.

nesses. For more information, call Briana at 651-645-2948 x128 or blibby@namimn.org.

MAY 9

City-wide garage sale

Parenting Plus support group All grandparents/kinship caregivers raising grandchildren/relatives’ children are invited to a Parenting Plus support group meeting on Tuesday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Pine City Elementary Community room #110 (entrance at door #5 by Dragonwood playground). Call 612-310-0618 or 320-629-3013 with any questions.

Family Law Clinic The Refuge Network is sponsoring a free, open to the public, Family Law Clinic on Tuesday, May 9, 4-6 p.m., at Grace Lutheran Church in Mora (301 Forest Ave. E). Attendees will learn the basics on Dissolution and Custody, receive helpful materials and have questions answered by an attorney. There may be an opportunity for two individuals to meet with an attorney individually after the main presentation. Consultations will be on a first come, first serve basis. For further information visit www.therefugenetwork.org or call 763-679-1737.

MAY 9 - 11 ORLC rummage & bake sale Our Redeemer Lutheran Church of Pine City will hold their early bird rummage and bake sale from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9. The regular sale is 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, followed by the bag sale from 3 to 6 p.m. The bag sale continues Thursday morning, May 11 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Donations are being accepted May 7 - 9 (times vary). Call the church at 320-629-2985 for more information.

MAY 11 ‘In Our Own Voice’ presentation In Our Own Voice (IOOV), a free public education program featuring two speakers sharing their personal stories of living with a mental illness and achieving recovery, will be offered in North Branch on May 11, from 2-3:30 p.m. at North Branch Library. The program includes a short video and a question and answer period. National Alliance on Mental Illness offers IOOV presentations to improve public awareness of mental ill-

The Magniﬁcent Red Hatters On May 11, the magnificent Red Hatters will head over to Mora for a Soup & Salad Bar lunch at Freddies Family Restaurant, 810 Hwy. 65. The cost includes beverage, tax and tip. For information call Nancy Schwandt at 320-629-1315.

MAY 13 The Pine City city-wide Parade of Garage Sales begins at 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 13. Check the May 7 edition of the Advertiser or the May 11 edition of the Pioneer for a full listing of sale locations and details.

MAY 16 Free opioid and heroin forum On Tuesday, May 16 the public is invited to a free dinner and community forum on opioid and heroin addiction beginning at 5 p.m. at Grand Casino Hinckley. Speakers will include medical professionals, treatment experts, law enforcement and community members sharing their personal stories. Free childcare will be available. For more information visit www. co.pine.mn.us.

Spring storytime in Rush City It’s all about celebrating spring on Tuesday, May 16 at 4 p.m. at Rush City Public Library’s spring preschool storytime for children ages 3-5 (siblings welcome with supervision). Learn about the weather, plants, animals and clothing unique to the spring season. For more information about this and other programs, drop by the library, call 320-358-3948 or visit http://ecrlib.org.

MAY 17 - 19 Auxiliary Poppy Days The Pine City American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Days will be Wednesday through Friday, May 17, 18 and 19. The Auxiliary will be distributing poppies to help remember our veterans and their sacrifices for our country. Proceeds from poppy donations are used only for programs to benefit veterans, active military and their families. Email sylsever@gmail.com with any questions.

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MEETINGS THURSDAY 5/4 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. WINDOW-Domestic abuse support group: 6 p.m., Journey North Church, Pine City NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City Pine City Music Boosters: Pine City Pizza Pub, 6:30 p.m. SATURDAY 5/6 Model RR club: Askov, 10 a.m., Pine County History Museum SUNDAY 5/7 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. MONDAY 5/8 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. Pine City School Board: PCHS District Office, 6:30 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church TUESDAY 5/9 American Legion & Auxiliary: Pine City American Legion, 7 p.m. Pine County Republicans: 7:30 p.m., Tobies, Hinckley WEDNESDAY 5/10 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Al-Anon: 725 2nd Ave. SW, Pine City, 12 p.m., 612-387-6094, David Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine City VFW Hall AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center

SENIOR DINING May 8 - 12 M Monday: Beef tips in gravy, egg noodles, French cut green beans, peach slices Tuesday: Chicken a la king, baking powder biscuit, peas and carrots, orange wedges, applesauce, gelatin Wednesday: Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, corn, wheat bread, peanut butter cookie Thursday: Breaded fried chicken, whipped potatoes with gravy, marinated cucumber salad, wheat bread, frosted spice bar Friday: Salmon loaf, baked potato, peas in cream sauce, wheat dinner roll, rice pudding Cost is $4.00 for people over 60 and $7.50 for under 60. No preregistration needed, except for special events. Call the Pine City Senior Center at 320-629-3024 between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Senior High Choir Pops Concert Pine City High School presents their Senior High Spring Choir Pops Concert on Thursday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend this free concert held in the new PCHS auditorium. Call 320-629-4131 or email jkrinke@isd578.org for more information.

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MAY 4, 2017

Enough of this ‘white rain’ already

his past Saturday afternoon I figured it was time to chop back at the green jungle that was moving in on our house, so I picked up some fresh gas, tinkered with the mower a bit, then gave the starter a try. A lot of whirring was all that happened. And it was all that happened the second and third time too, and I may have used some unsuitable language at that point. But after giving the machine about half an hour to think about it – and just as I figured the battery was just about dead – the old John roared into life, belched Editor’s Deere out a fat puff of black smoke with huge pop that scared the dog (I Soapbox amight have jumped a little too), and then was good to go. We’re Mike off, I thought, as I lowered the Gainor blade and caught that first sweet whiff of newly-mown grass. Here comes Summer 2017. And then, on Monday, this ... stuff started coming down from the sky. I know that the old Prince song goes, “Sometimes it Snows in April,” but this was May already – and this was ridiculous. “What’s with this?” I asked at work. “Can you believe that there’s sn...” “Don’t say the ‘S’ word,” my co-worker said urgently. “That only encourages it. I’m just going to call it ‘white rain.’” Well, that name stuck, and for the past few days all us of us here at the Pioneer have been referring to that falling frozen junk as ‘white rain.’ And sure enough, the sun came out. I’m not saying it’s strictly cause and effect, just like I’m not saying that it’s only when I predict that the Vikings are going to win that they start losing. I’m just saying, there are some coincidences you shouldn’t ignore. n a more serious note, I’d encourage everyone to check out the story about options for city hall on Page 8 of this issue. Pine County owns the Pine Government Center building – the old courthouse – that houses our current city hall offices. Many years ago, the city owned the building and sold it to the county for $1. In 2008 the county offered the whole building to the city for $50,000, but when the city agreed to those terms in January 2009 the county backed out. County officials realized they needed space to expand programs that couldn’t be housed in the new courthouse, and they invested roughly $500,000 getting the Pine Government Center into shape. Then, when the library expanded, city hall needed to move out, and they decided to rent the first floor of Pine Government Center. Rent has been going up since they made that first agreement, and it’s now at about $45,000 per year, and will go up by another $5,000 per year through 2019 when the lease runs out. So what should the city do? I was hoping the county would make an arrangement to sell the city the first floor of the building. It makes sense to me that city hall should stay right where it is. But the county has decided not to sell. So this leaves city officials with some tricky choices. Do we stay in the Pine Government Center and pay whatever rent the county requests? Do we renovate that space? Do we build elsewhere? Read the story on Page 8, and share your opinion with city officials – they’re looking for your input.

When ﬁshing, take a big view of what’s below BY MIKE KURRE DNR MENTORING COORDINATOR

I will soon be out fishing, not in the office thinking about fishing. The sun will descend toward the horizon creating a masterpiece that needs no photo filter or alteration. Then I’ll feel that pull. Part of my success will stem not only from skill, luck or some combination of the two, but believe it or not, from knowledge shaped by watching an electronic screen. I use an electronic fish finder on my boat. Before you get worked up, this isn’t about electronics. You don’t need them to catch fish and these gizmos are absent from some of my fondest fishing memories. What a fish finder does give you is a sense of what’s under the water. You learn to interpret what’s on the screens to see gravel, rock piles, mud flats, drop-offs, individual rocks, where the plants get thick and where the feeder fish

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are congregating. As an angler, you realize how much your chances of catching fish are tied to the underwater environment and even factors like water temperature, time of year and noise. At the DNR, fisheries biologists can talk plenty about fish habitat, and one of the key things they talk about is how much what happens on land changes what happens underwater. Think about that great walleye spawning habi-

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tat we love in some of our larger lakes up north – places like Leech Lake, Lake Winnibigoshish, Rainy Lake, Upper Red or Vermilion. The forests surrounding some of those lakes actually play a big role in keeping runoff and silt from flowing into the lakes and covering the gravel or other areas where many fish spawn, including walleye. Then there are the nutrients from runoff that can lead to algae blooms. And declines in water

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quality in general can change where plants grow and how species interact with each other. Rivers, too, are some of the most important resources for fish. The DNR and partners work to stabilize stream channels when possible or replace culverts that are the wrong size. Agriculture of course has a big role to play and the DNR works with organizations and landowners who want to use agricultural practices that can, in the end, make fishing better. What can the ordinary angler do? We can’t directly add fish habitat and most don’t own farmland. Well, keep fishing, just for starters, and take someone fishing with you. There’s no substitute for time spent on the water. When you’re out fishing, remember to take a big view of what’s below. And when it comes time to speak up for clean water and fish habitat, do so. Your fishing depends on it.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Wear a poppy, honor veterans

It makes no sense

Saying goodbye is tough

To the Editor: May is Poppy Month. Wearing a poppy is our chance to honor and remember our veterans. The American Legion Auxiliary adopted the poppy as its memorial flower in 1921. The red poppy has become a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since post World War I to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars to protect our freedom. Each year in May, American Legion Family members distribute poppies in exchange for contributions to assist active-duty military, veterans and their families. All proceeds from your poppy donations are used for the following programs: • For the rehabilitation of veterans honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces. • For the rehabilitation of hospitalized military service personnel returning home and awaiting discharge, who require treatment in service hospitals. • For the welfare of all veterans honorably discharged from the U.S. active-duty military personnel, and the families of those veterans and active-duty military personnel, where financial and medical need is evident. Please wear your poppy with pride and remembrance.

To the Editor: Two things in the news these days make no sense to me, so I feel I must comment. First, whatever gave the American people today the idea that the federal government is responsible to provide health care to everyone? I worked all my life and I and my employers provided it to me and my family. Now everyone has their hand out. I paid into Medicare and Social Security all my working life and I don’t even use Medicare. I have Humana and the VA, which I also earned. Don’t people know how broke we are? My first great-grandchild, 12 weeks in the womb is already in debt. Second, the idiot on the United flight. Why is it that so many Americans today think they can ignore the law? When a police officer orders you to do something you do it. You can fight about it later. Our politically correct mentality today will make that fool rich. I personally obey a law daily that I disagree with: seat belts. I believe in them, but I also believe in personal choice.

To the Editor: Saying goodbye to the existing hospital is a lot tougher than any of us would have thought. At the April 25 Board meeting of the North Pine Area Hospital District the Board members had a mix of excited anticipation for the new Pine Healthcare Campus and a nostalgic appreciation for the hospital that has served us well over the years. The Board members recalled the many births, emergencies and everyday cuts and broken bones that got treated at the hospital. Many lives have been saved there, including some of our own Board members. Health has been restored on a daily basis. The prospect of selling this existing nursing and hospital facility, however, to a nursing home operation is great. To be able to continue having skilled nursing care in our community is good for all involved. First, the current residents of the existing nursing home location can choose to continue to stay if they want. Additionally, jobs will remain here and many new jobs will be created with this skilled nursing care operation and the Golden Horizons assisted living and specialty care located at the new campus. We are also looking forward to showing the community what a wonderful new medical campus we have. The Hospital District’s Grand Opening of the Pine Healthcare Campus and the Essentia Health Open House on May 9 will be a festive event for all to enjoy. Essentia Health is providing the barbecue and music and we thank them for this contribution. Though Gateway Family Health Clinic and Thrifty White Pharmacy won’t be moving to the Pine Healthcare Campus until October, we will be welcoming them at the event and look forward to them joining the family. As we look back for one last time, let’s all remember the leadership of many in our community who saved the hospital nearly thirty years ago by establishing the Hospital District. The hospital doors would have been closed if they didn’t have the vision to prevent this from happening. We are grateful for their commitment to ensuring that all our citizens have access to quality health care. I can assure you that the current North Pine Area Hospital District Board of Directors is equally committed to this mission and will continue to improve health care for our area.

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Pine City’s streets need work To the Editor: Driving from the north down to main street from about where the VFW is next to the park, I have noticed that almost all of the inner city crosswalks are in need of re-paintng as they are almost nonexistent. The yellow curbing is in need of touch up along with parking strips. Almost all of the crosswalks all the way through town to almost the new High School is in disrepair. Maybe why many folks are jay-walking from one side of the street to the other even at busy times and risking harm to themselves. The Main Street stripping is also pretty much gone and there is a lot of sand and gravel in the center ( dangerous if you are a motorcycle rider). We can be a nice vacation spot for out of state visitors and visitors from the Twin Cities. Would it not present a nicer image of our fair city if these things were attended to?

Don Lund Pine City

Minnesota should require inspections on used automobiles To the Editor: I recently moved to Pine City and purchased a used vehicle. It was a 2004, so I expected some minor repairs and maintenance. However, since I bought it, the repairs and maintenance have added up to nearly twothirds of what I originally paid for it. If you want to protect yourself from the experience I have had, please – take any car you are seriously considering purchasing to an independent mechanic for an inspection before you buy it. I got an inspection done for only $40. Unfortunately I did this after I signed the “as is” disclaimer on the purchase agreement. Someone told me that Wisconsin has a law where the dealership is required to have a full inspection done on a vehicle before it is sold. I believe that Minnesota should hold used car dealers to a higher standard to protect consumers, and enact a law similar to Wisconsin’s.

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Sugar rationing books handed out in 1942 10 Years Ago, 2007 Marguerite Walz teaches the art of “repurposing.” She demonstrated how to grout the glass mosaic she created on a little table she found at Family Pathways. Vases created at a class by Ardel Ott and her granddaughter Emily were pictured. On April 20, Fairview Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming unveiled its new additions and departments that were ready for operation on Years April 30. The $30 million expansion was Ago deemed necessary as the hospital approachDonna es its 10th year of operation. Heath Field Day preparation at Pine City Elementary School is well underway. Physical education teacher Brent Weiss showed fourth grader Seth Norlader how to hold the discus before launching it. Due to extremely dry conditions, the fire department was kept busy answering calls reporting grass fires. St. Croix Valley Railroad reported two kids playing chicken with the train behind the trailer court in Pine City. The East Central Electric staff was pictured surrounded by over a ton of food, household products and personal hygiene items collected for the Sandstone Food Shelf. When President James Madison declared war on Great Britain in 1812, the North West company leapt into action to protect Britain’s interests in the west. Visitors to the historic fort can join the corps of voyageurs to rally for the cause and experience what military camp life

was like in 1812. Holiday Stationstores, a Midwest based convenience store chain, announced that Becky Hejny-Covey, manager of the Main Street Pine City, Holiday Stationstore, will be inducted into the organization’s 2006 Pinnacle Club. This is the second year Becky will be inducted into the Pinnacle Club. The Pine City softball team used the cliche of “Thunder and Lightning” to perfection during a busy week of play. The Dragon bats were the thunder and Rhianon Sauter provided the lightning with near perfect pitching to put the Lady Dragons in sole possession of first place in the Rum River Conference. Student Achievers this week are fourth grader Sydney Skeie, daughter of Kathryn Skeie, and seventh grader Madison Delozier, daughter of Lora Delozier. Athletes of the Week are seniors Maria Bellinger, Jordan Clementson and Tom Miche. These three provide leadership and expertise to the track team in a variety of events.

25 Years Ago, 1992 The 14th annual Black and White Art Show held at the Pine City Public Library had a total of 301 entries. Isanti artist Diana Schurmeir won the Peoples Choice Award. She earned the distinction with her shaded pencil drawing of a hawk titled “Freedom Range.” Pine City’s Betty Karas won the Best of Show award. The Pine County Dairy Princesses for 1992 were crowned at the county American Dairy Association Banquet. Michelle Saumer, Pine City, will represent the local dairy industry as dairy princess, and Jennifer Watrin, Sandstone, is the junior princess.

It has been about seven months since the Super Valu store in Pine City was the victim of arson. But, months of planning and rebuilding will finally pay off as the new Super Valu Foods opens on May 13. The Pine Area Lioness Club honored Rosie Rude with the Melvin Jones Fellow Award, the highest award in Lionism. The Heath Perkins American Legion Post 61 announced the winner of the Kristin Olson Special Needs Scholarship Award. The first recipient, in what will be an annual scholarship program, is Kristin Olson, who was given the $1,000 scholarship because of her determination to continue on her own after graduating from Pine Tech this year as a general secretary.

50 Years Ago, 1967 Seven teams for the Pine City FFA Chapter competed in the State FFA contests in St. Paul and the dairy products team took top honors and will represent Minnesota in the national contest in the fall. Team members were Mark Peterson, Mike Gay and Don Schultz. Alfred Shaffer of Pine City, presently serving as Pine County Deputy Sheriff, has been hired as an additional fulltime Pine City policeman by the village treasurer. In other business, the council received a letter of resignation from Anne Nelson, as village treasurer. Her resignation was accepted and Mrs. Paul Horns was appointed to fill her term. Corporal Lawrence Frank Lewellin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Lewellin Jr. of Brook Park, was killed in action on April 23 in Quang Nam, a province of Vietnam, while serving with the United States Marines. He was the first Pine

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The spring burning restrictions that went into effect on March 31, were lifted on May 3, and burning is again allowed through the existing permit system. People will once again be able to stop in at the DNR Forestry offices and/or township fire warden residences to pick up a permit. The purpose of the burning restrictions was to reduce the number of wildfires caused by debris burning and to reduce property damage. Our historical data indicated that 43 percent of wildfires originated from yard cleanup and debris burning. We have appreciated everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patience with this process. When are burning permits required? Burning permits are required by law for most open burning. They are issued free of charge by local DNR foresters, and for free or for up to one dollar from township fire wardens. Burning permits allow the DNR to limit burning to those times when there is less chance of a fire getting out of control. Although no time is totally safe to burn; evening hours are considered much safer than daytime hours because in the evening the winds are normally slower, the humidity is higher and the temperatures are cooler - so fires that do escape control, burn much slower and are easier to put out. Most permits are issued for evening hours of 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. No burning permit required: â&#x20AC;˘ When the ground has a snow cover of 3 inches or more surrounding the immediate area of the fire sufficient to keep fire from spreading. Burning can be accomplished 24 hours a day under these conditions. â&#x20AC;˘ Campfires in contained rings that are not larger than 3 feet in diameter and have the ground cleared of combustible materials for 5 feet around the base of the fire ring. Campfires have to be for cooking, warming, or for ceremonies, and not for cleaning up yard debris. â&#x20AC;˘ A fire contained in a charcoal grill, camp stove, or other device for the purpose of cooking or heating. â&#x20AC;˘ An authorized burner used between the hours of 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. for vegetative material. Special Permits: Permits for daytime burning are issued on a case-bycase basis, and must be issued by a DNR forest officer. Burning permits may be issued to burn vegetative material only, including leaves, grass, brush, twigs, unpainted and untreated lumber. For more information on open burning, call the Mora DNR Forestry Office at (320) 679-3683, Sandstone DNR Forestry at (320) 245-6789, Little Falls Forestry at (320) 616-2450 x626. City Burning Regulations: Beroun, City of (Unincorporated): Burning permits issued by Township Fire Wardens or the DNR. Brook Park, City of: Burning permits issued by Township Fire Wardens or

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Township Fire Wardens (TFW) are local people that volunteer their time to assist the DNR Forestry Division in issuing burning permits. There is usually a minimum of two wardens per township and often more than that. TFWs may issue permits for open burning of vegetative material for up to three evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Just look for the State Fire Warden sign on a wooden post at the driveway entrance. Calling ahead is recommended to avoid a wasted trip and to let the warden know you plan to stop by.

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Dennis/Nancy Liebelt 320-216-5166 Kyle/Cindy Rapp 320-233-7397 Thomas Price 320-279-0373 Robert Jamison 320-233-7622 Finaylson Fire Dept 320-233-7170

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NORMAN Kevin/Judy Nelson 218-372-3807 Gordon Swanson 320-838-3180 OGEMA Raymond Thieling 320-384-7243 Lake Lena Community Center 320-384-6240

FLEMING Lawerence Wermerskirchen 320-838-3261 HINCKLEY Audrey Zamora 320-224-6939 Hinckley Fire Dept 320-384-7491 Ken Kempert 320-384-7322

PARTRIDGE Mary Jo Jensen 320-838-3557 Scott/Diane Petersen 320-838-3332 Askov Fire Dept 320-838-3616 City of Askov 320-838-3616

KERRICK Mark Sagvold 218-496-5816 Kerrick Fire Dept 320-838-3638 Delores Johnson 218-496-5731

STURGEON LAKE Sharon Goetzinger 218-372-3288 General Andrews Nursery 218-372-3182 Sturgeon Lake Fire Dept 218-372-3391 Mary Luusaua 218-496-5587 WILMA Gary Vink 320-245-2538 WINDEMERE Donna Burns 218-380-0939

PINE CITY Brett Carlson 320-629-7412 Paul Miller 320-629-6103 Duane Benoit 320-629-6532 Frank Ramisch 320-629-3361 Pine City Fire Dept 320-629-2575

KETTLE RIVER Bruce Bohaty 218-372-3137 Shelly Gockowski 218-372-4105 Kathryn Heavirland 218-372-3427 Willow River Fire Dept 218-372-3733 Daveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oil 218-372-3173

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POKEGAMA Tom/Nichole Miller 320-629-1434 David Hill 320-629-2712

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Student Achiever PINE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Vincent is an outstanding student at Pine City Elementary! He is a hard worker and takes pride in his accomplishments. He is always on task and giving his best effort. Vincent can often be found helping out his classmates, who would all agree that he is truly a great friend. One day, he even brought in hand made cards for every student thanking them for being his friend. What a sweet kid! Vinny enjoys spending time with his family and playing in the rain. Other likes are video games, corn dogs and lollipops. Vincent is the son of Sarah and Bud Root.

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Kaleigha is a great role model in Pre-Algebra. She is a leader by her example and work ethic. She is also very respectful to all classmates. Her positive attitude adds a lot to our class! Kaleigha is the daughter of Callie and Andrew Peterson.

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Reed is an outstanding second grader! He is kind and respectful to everyone, works hard and is a behavior role model for his classmates. Reed is often sought out by other students in class and at recess. Reed’s favorite school subject is gym, but he also excels in math, reading, science and social studies. In his free time, Reed enjoys jumping on the trampoline, and he is a big Vikings fan! Reed is the son of Kirk Benson and Nico Steinbach.

Larissa is a delight to have in class. Her artistic talent makes her projects something to treasure. Her skills in German are awesome and she’s always willing to take risks and try new things. Larissa is the daughter of Victoria Frederickson.

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Dragon baseball squad wins again BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

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Result: Pine City beat Rush City 7-6 Where/When: At home on Friday, April 28 What happened: In their only game of the week, the Dragons won a back and forth battle and earned their fourth victory of the spring. Pine City was led at the plate by Jake Rademacher as the junior posted three hits and two runs scored. Drew Steele also helped the team by drawing three walks throughout the con-

test. Rademacher and Nick Hansmann combined to allow 11 hits and six earned runs. Pine City took a 7-5 lead after scoring three runs in both the bottom of the third and fourth innings. The game ended in exciting fashion when Isaiah Gonyea caught a line drive at second base and was able to double off both runners for a triple play. What it means: Off to a 4-2 start under new head coach Monty Petersen, the Dragons are playing well. Up next: Pine City will host Mora on Friday, May 5.

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Girls, boys ﬁnish ﬁrst at Chengwatana BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Despite many weather related obstacles throughout the past week, the Dragons track and field team had a great day to host the 60th Annual Chengwatana Track meet, and made the most of their opportunity. Pine City’s boys and girls teams each finished first in crowded fields filled with nine and ten teams respectively. The Dragons performed well at the meet, posting many personal best times en route to repeating as meet champions. “I am extremely proud of how both teams performed at our meet,” said head coach Jared Clementson. “We set a goal of keeping the team trophies in Pine City and we were able to achieve that goal. I like the improvement that I am seeing from everyone and we are setting ourselves up for great things later in the season.” Taking first out of nine squads competing, the Dragons boys finished 59 points ahead of second place Mora. Pine City had a total of 17 boys contribute points toward the team victory, and won 11 of the 18 events. Adam Seals was the Dragons’ top male point-getter, amassing 31 points. Aaron Pulkrabek scored 30 points, and Brandon Haskovec scored 21. Eli Grubbs, Tommy Ryan and Remington Steele each scored 20 points, while Austin Eckert scored 18. As has been the case this spring, the jumping, sprinting trio of Seals, Pulkrabek and Haskovec was very dominant. Seals came away with individual victories in the long jump (20’ 5.5”) and the high jump (6’ 3”) where he improved his best jump by three inches. Seals’ high jump is the highest in school history since 1980 when Tom Nelson set a thenState record of 6’ 8.25”. Seals also placed third in the triple jump (37’ 5”). Pulkrabek had two victories himself, winning the 100m dash (11.56) in the seventh-best time in school history, and the triple jump (39’ 4”). Pulkrabek also placed fourth in the long jump (19’ 3.75”). Haskovec placed third in both the 100m dash (11.85) and the high jump (5’ 6”) and also placed fifth in the 200m dash (25.84). The trio joined up with Tryston West in a thrilling relay victory as the squad chased down Mora in the 4x200m, and won by 0.01 second (1:38.35). West also placed third in the 200m dash (25.18). The boys distance runners were also strong. Eli Grubbs, Tommy Ryan, Remington Steele and Austin Eckert started off the meet running the 4x800m relay in a time of 8:35.95, which is the third-fastest time in school history. Grubbs went on to win the 1600m in 4:48.73 while Steele (2:12.37) and Eckert (2:13.00) would run personal best times in the 800m, finishing first and second. One of the most impressive performanc-

es came from Ryan, who led most of the 3200m and in the last lap he out-kicked Mora’s Cooper Lennox by 11 seconds, finishing first in a personal best time of 10:20.16. This betters his previous best time by 27 seconds. The distance runners then finished off the meet by winning the 4x400m relay in a season’s best time of 3:46.23. Adam Archambault was Pine City’s winning pole vaulter with a height of 10’ 6” and teammates Logan Schaaf (10’ 0”) and TJ Rank (10’ 0”) jumped their personal bests while taking second and fourth respectively. The 4x100m relay (48.63) team of Riley Palmer, Adam Archambault, Tryston West and Nathan Kleppe placed second. Pine City’s girls team finished first, 35 points ahead of second place Mora. In all, 18 girls contributed points. Elsie Lundquist scored a near perfect 38 points as she won three of her events and placed second in a fourth. Kelsey Erickson scored 18 points, Alexis Pankonin scored 17 points, Alaina Steele scored 15 points and Natalie Cahill, Lydia Adams, Grace Grubbs and Ellaina Johnson all scored 14 points. The girls won five events. Lundquist started the meet strong by placing first at the 100m hurdles in a time of 16.45 and tying her own school record, set last year at sections. Lundquist then went on to win the high jump (5’ 2”) and triple jump (32’ 1.5”). Lundquist placed second in the long jump with a jump of 15’ 8”. The Dragons 4x100m relay team of Kelsey Erickson, Aaleaha Thieman, Kensi Tayerle and Johnson won in a time of 55.31, edging out Rush City by 0.18 seconds. Pankonin had two personal bests while placing second in both the shot put (32’ 2”) and discus (100’ 7”). Steele, Grace Langmade, Grubbs and Adams were on the winning 4x400m relay (4:26.34) and second place 4x800m relay (10:37.62). Pine City’s 4x200m relay (1:57.45) team of Erickson, Kaylee Prihoda, Alexis Thieman and Johnson placed also second. Erickson placed third in the triple jump (31’ 1”) and sixth in the long jump (14’ 4”). Natalie Cahill placed fourth in the long jump (14’ 5.5”), fifth in the triple jump (30’ 6.5”), sixth in the 100m hurdles (18.57) and seventh in the 300m hurdles (55.17). In distance races, Steele (2:36.89) placed third in the 800m, with Lydia Adams (2:38.26) placing fourth and Langmade (2:42.30) placing sixth. Ashli Webster (13:06.38) placed third in the 3200m, with Marin Foss (13:23.84) placing fifth. Next up for the Dragons was the Tigerama in Rush City on Tuesday, May 2. Pine City will then host a home meet on Friday, May 5 starting at 3:45 p.m. before heading to Grand Rapids for the True Team meet on Tuesday, May 9.

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Elsie Lundquist took three ﬁrsts and tied her school record in the 100m hurdles.

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Aaron Pulkrabek won ﬁrsts in both the 100m dash and the triple jump.

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Tennis team takes third place in Hibbing BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM LANCE FURBER | THE PIONEER

Trap team is going ‘great guns’

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Under gray skies, light sprinkles and gusty winds, two Dragon sharp shooters scored a perfect 25 of 25 at Sunday’s trap shoot competition on April 30. First Hunter Carl (above, left) shot the gem, and a short time later Sean Saunders (right) accomplished the same feat. Overall, Pine City trap shooters have shot very well the ﬁrst two weeks of the competitive season. Team members are gearing up for the state tournament in Alexandria on June 18.

In a weather week that was not kind toward the tennis team, the Dragons had to reschedule two matches. Pine City was able to travel to chilly Hibbing for a weekend tournament on Saturday, April 29, and would take third out of seven teams in attendance at the Hibbing Invite. All things considered, it was a positive outcome. “We had a glorious day to play some tennis,” said head coach Rick Engelstad. “Very nice considering they had four inches of snow on Thursday. Still had some snow on the ground and the back of the courts. The boys had a very good day though. All groups had two wins on the day, which was very impressive considering the teams that we were competing against.” Winning the tournament was host Hibbing with 30 points, followed

by White Bear Lake with 28 points and Pine City with 24 points, tied for third with Grand Rapids. Bringing up the rear was Duluth Marshall, East Grand Forks and Eveleth Gilbert. In first singles play, Santiago Ospino went 2-1 on the day and earned third place honors. Similarly, Parker Sell went 2-1 at second singles and also earned third place. Finishing second place at third singles was impressive freshman Tanner Wicktor, who also went 2-1 on the day. Nate Webster showed himself strong at fourth singles, going 2-1 on the day and also placing second. Pine City’s second, third and fourth singles players are all freshmen or younger. In doubles play, three of the pairings went 2-1 at Hibbing. First doubles duo Jared Kotek and Jonah Bergstrom were named Consolation Champions, as were the second doubles team of

Beau Steele and Dusty Bergstrom. At third doubles, Alex Laven and Jake Lindblom took third. Peyton Smetana teamed up with Logan Johnson to earn a fourth place finish with a 1-2 record on the day. “These boys are getting better every time on the court,” said Engelstad. “Our practice time for the rest of the year is limited due to the fact that we have matches plugged in on most dates. In the next couple weeks, we are a bit on the busy side. We will have to use our matches as a time to work and develop our game. Any time on the court for warm-up needs to be used to work on things. We will need to be efficient with our time on the court.” Home matches were scheduled against Foley on May 2, Hermantown on May 3, Crookston on May 5, and the team will host the Art Nelson on Saturday, May 6.

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Result: Pine City’s boys placed second, girls third Where/When: At Purple Hawk Country Club in Cambridge on Tuesday, April 25 What happened: The meet started out with nearly ideal weather conditions, but would turn south in the last hour-and-a-half as the golfers finished up in the rain. The Dragons boys ended up taking second with a team score of 362. Ryan Gamec had the low score for the team at 85, while Justin Gamec shot 89, Luke

Murphy posted a 90, Blaise Olsen finished with a 98, Josh Doenz shot 103 and Alex Wimmer shot a 107. The girls took third with a team score of 440. The Dragons’ low round went to Anna Miller with a 105. Lindsay Miller shot 109, Ally Tracy shot 118, Holly Emslander and Kristina Knutson each finished with 113 and Taylor Kline shot 129. What it means: The team is looking forward to better weather in May, and hoping to post lower scores. Up next: Playing at Hinckley and Aitkin in the next week, weather permitting

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Result: Pine City lost two close games to Braham, 12-11 and 5-3 Where/When: In Braham on Monday, April 24 What happened: The Dragons travelled to Braham to start the week with a doubleheader, but would battle Mother Nature for the rest of the week. In the first game, the Dragons were down 9-1 in the third inning but rallied. An RBI triple by Kaitlyn Ballou started the comeback, and Katherine Rike had a

two-run, inside the park home run, her second of the season. Pine City finished with 13 hits, but would lose the game in the bottom of the seventh. The second game was equally close, but was called early due to darkness. Jolie Wicktor went 2-2 and led the team with two RBIs. What it means: Pine City also suffered a loss later in the week against Rush City, and is now on a six-game skid. The Dragons are 1-9. Up next: Pine City will host Aitkin on Wednesday, May 3 and travel to Hinckley-Finlayson on Thursday, May 4.

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A road review or tour is scheduled yearly by the Pine County Board. This year the review was held on April, 25, 2017, with County Engineer Mark LeBrun as the guide. Commissioners Josh Mohr, Steve Hallan, John Mikrot, Jr. and Chairman Matt Ludwig and County Administrator David Minke boarded an Arrowhead Transit bus to look at potential road improvement projects between Pine City and Sandstone. Before the tour began, LeBrun explained the Public Works Department’s Annual Budget Report. The Public Works department manages roads, building maintenance, fleet maintenance and purchasing according to the report. It also stated that future increases would be needed to replace vehicles and equipment. Public Works has an undesignated fund which can be used to fund any of the department’s projects. The fund has a balance of $1,850,112. Wheelage Tax was approved by the board in 2015. That fund’s balance is $805,171. It will be applied this year to the County Road 142 resurfacing project. Nine reclamation/paving projects were completed in the southern part of the county during 2016 season. Last year, the board approved a countywide a half percent transit tax which has replaced the wheelage tax. LeBrun’s report stated those tax revenues will be used to continue funding county road construction projects. Fourteen county road and bridge construction projects are planned for the 2017 season and will total $8,300,000. Ludwig asked if the quality of the asphalt used on paved road projects contributes to the condition of the

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Commissioners Mohr and Hallan and Engineer LeBrun view repairs made by the county highway department to Government Road. LeBrun said reconstruction cost $250,000.

road. Weather is the determining factor, LeBrun said. Bad weather will even impact a new road. “I can’t take credit for a good road. It all depends on the weather,” LeBrun said. The board discussed the possibility of seasonal workers during the winter to keep up with road maintenance. LeBrun said it could work, however, the availability of experienced operators was the problem. Improvement projects for several problem areas were the focus of this year’s road review and much of the tour was in the Hinckley area. County Road 17 was viewed. It is gravel road for a stretch between State Highway 23 and County Road 18. LeBrun said the plan is to pave the road. Railroad crossing controls will most likely be added where tracks intersect it, just north of Highway 23. The cold storage highway building in Hinckley was also examined

during the tour. It is on the list of projects for the capital improvement plan (CIP). Sale of bonds for CIP projects and construction of the Health and Human Services building in Sandstone were approved by the board last month. Late last fall, the county highway department completed work on the Government Road. The road had a major washout during the July 2016 flooding in Barry Township where it connects Sandstone and Hinckley. It remained closed to through traffic for four months. The board walked the road to observe the repairs. A box culvert, replacing two 6 foot by 20 foot culverts, was made to handle the water runoff which swells the creek under the road following heavy rain events. LeBrun said it took 250 truck loads of gravel to fill the gap left by the washout. The board returned to the courthouse following the tour.

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Marvin R. Brinker M a r v i n B Brinker of Pine C City passed a away at his h home on Saturd day, April 29, 2 2017, at the age o 66. of Marvin Raym mond Brinker w born in St. was P Paul on July 1, 1 1950. He was t the oldest of s seven children o Daniel and of Margaret Brinker. Marv graduated from Pine City High School in 1969. He worked a variety of jobs in his life including gas station attendant, truck driver for the Grasston alfalfa plant, foreman of Menards pole barn building crew and iron worker. He helped pave many roads around the Twin Cities as an independent truck driver. Marv was an excellent welder/fabricator and also loved to hobby farm. Marv spent many winters visiting his sister Ruth Schaan in Casper, Wyoming and also worked as a rescue and recovery tow truck driver while there. He had many friends in Casper and went on numerous adventures while working with Mike Schaan and the crew at MAD Transportation. Marv is survived by his children Erica (Ken) Kordiak of Pine City, Adam (Jennifer) Brinker of Pine City; grandchildren: Jeremy and Joshua Brinker, Christopher, Claire and Nicholas Kordiak; mother Margaret Brinker of Wyoming; sisters: Betty Miller, Marge Ledin and Ruth (Ralph) Schaan; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his father Daniel Brinker; brother Harland Brinker; sisters: Sandy Rathbun

and Barbara Brinker; brother-in-law Michael Miller; and niece LeAnn Patzner. Funeral services for Marv will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2017, at the Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City. A time of visitation is scheduled for one hour prior to the service at the chapel. The interment will take place at Union Cemetery in Hustletown. Funeral arrangements for Mr. Marvin Brinker are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com.

nier of Maplewood, Allen (Denise) Johnson of Taylors Falls, Pam (Brent) Keeney of Pine City; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents Nelson and Elizabeth Wezell; husband Edward Johnson; son Robby Johnson; sons-in-law Jim Hall and Bob Ahartz. Reverend Fred Hanson officiated at funeral services for Delores on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Pine City. The interment was at Birchwood Cemetery in Pine City. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com.

Delores J. Johnson J D e l o r e s J Johnson of G Grasston, form merly of Oakd dale, passed a away Monday, A April 24, 2017, a at Fairview L Lakes Regional M Medical Center i Wyoming at in t age of 80. the Delores Joy W Wezell was born Dec. 29, 1936, to Nelson and Elizabeth (Pupor) Wezell in Flint, Michigan. Some of Delores’ hobbies included bingo, dominoes, gin, casino, singing in choir, quilting, volunteering and most of all, having family gatherings. She loved her family around her. Her family was her most treasured gift. Delores is survived by her children: Liza Horner (Ron Greenley) of Circle Pines, Patti Ahartz of Maplewood, Deb Hall of Burnsville, Karen (Wayne) Erickson of Ham Lake, Ed Johnson Jr. of Maplewood, Vicky Sandberg (Brian Friedrich) of Pine City, Kelynne Reg-

CEMETERY MEETING Hustletown Union Cemetery meeting The annual Hustletown Union Cemetery Meeting will take place Tuesday, May 9, 7 p.m., at Chengwatana Town Hall.

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

Church of Christ

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

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

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

Henriette Community Church

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

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

Grasston Baptist 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.

Hustletown Community Church

Living Water Fellowship

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

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

For Special events &/or group studies call: 320-679-3925 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Prayer 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Fellowship following Worship

Open Arms Church of God

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

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

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

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

Journey North Church

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

Hope Lutheran Church Grasston Dean Oelfke, Pastor 320-396-3925 hopelutherangrasston.org Sunday: 11:00 a.m. Worship Service; Holy Communion first and third Sundays and festival days.

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

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

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 825 Golf Ave SW, Pine City 320-629-2985 Pastor Fred Hanson Sunday Services: 8 & 9:30 a.m. Thursday Service: 5:30 p.m. Coffee and fellowship between Sunday services Sunday School preK-6th grade at 9:30 a.m. Sunday

Pine City Evangelical Free Church 625 Golf Ave SW Pastor Joel Preston Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) 9:15 a.m. Nursery (infant-3yrs) all morning Wednesdays: AWANA (Sept-Apr) 6 p.m.; Frontline (Youth Group), Jr & Sr High 6:00 p.m. Phone: 320-629-2584 Email: office@pcefc.com, www.pcefc.com

Pomroy Chapel 2700 320th Ave., Brook Park A NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

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

Trinity Episcopal Church 305 First St. NE, Box 204 Hinckley, MN 55037 320-245-0537 All Sunday services at 10:00 a.m. No services on any 5th Sunday

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

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Mattila L Laney Jo Mattila was born on March 118, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. S She weighed eight pounds, one o ounce and was 20-3/4 inches long. H Her parents are Luke and Katy Mattilla of Mora. Laney is welcomed home b by sibling Aubrey, 18 months. Her g grandparents are David and Linda G Goldsmith of Isle, Kathi and Scott C Clement of Onamia, Dale and Connie M Mattila of Healy, Arkansas.

Gregoire Addilynn LaVone Gregoire was born on March 20, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed seven pounds, three ounces and was 19-3/4 inches long. Her parents are Cami Speers and Austin Gregoire of Ogilvie. Addilynn is welcomed by grandparents Tim and Wendy Speers of Ogilvie, Tammi and Mark Pedersen of Isle.

Ethan Nicholas Glines was born on March 27, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed six pounds, 13.9 ounces and was 201/2 inches long. His parents are Jacqueline Glines and Nicholas Raiola of Oakdale and Hinckley. Ethan is welcomed home by siblings Jade, 11, and Leland, 8. His grandparents are Dawn Nelson, Paul Green, Marvin and Sharron Raiola.

Tate Jordan Renee Tate was born on March 30, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed six pounds, 11 ounces and was 19-1/2 inches long. Her parents are Jessica Johnson and Jonathan Tate of Mora. Jordan is welcomed by grandparents Kelly Johnson of Hinckley, John Johnson of Texas, Kim Tate of Bemidji and James Tate II of Bemidji.

April 24, 1:36 a.m., report of structure ﬁre, Pokegama Lake Rd., Royalton Twp. April 24, 6:51 a.m., report of harassment, Main St., Pine City south. April 24, 1:39 p.m., report of neighbor trouble, 1st St., Pine City north. April 25, 4:20 p.m., report of unwanted person, 3rd Ave., Pine City south. April 25, 8:22 p.m., report of ﬁght, Meadow Creek Ln., Pokegama Twp. east. April 26, 2:07 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 5th Ave., Pine City north. April 27, 10:27 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 2nd St., Pine City north. April 28, 10:42 .am., report of threats, 5th Ave., Pine City south. April 28, 6:30 p.m., report of drug incident, 8th St., Pine City south. April 29, 12:26 a.m., report of neighbor trouble, Lake Mist Dr., Pokegama Twp. west. April 29, 8:24 a.m., report of crank 911 calls, 8th St., Pine City north. April 29, 4:47 p.m., report of ATV patrol, Linden Tree Rd./Birchview Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. April 29, 10:11 p.m., report of disturbance, 4th St./6th Ave., Pine City south. April 30, 6:03 a.m., report of crank 911 calls, Linden Tree Rd., Pokegama Twp. west.

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Dean Zoey Luvae Dean was born on March 22, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed six pounds, 10 ounces and was 19 inches long. Her parents are Sarah Ziwicki and Daniel Dean Jr. of Onamia. Zoey is welcomed home by siblings Hayden, 10, Brooke, 6, and Chloe, 2. Her grandparents are Diane Ziwicki of Garrison, Connie and Daniel Dean of Hinckley.

Linder Harrison Todd Linder was born on March 28, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed 10 pounds, seven ounces and was 22-1/4 inches long. His parents are Kelly and Justin Linder of Mora. Harrison is welcomed by grandparents Sherry and Dave Janousek, Todd Linder, Jay and Becky Fladebo.

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April 24, 9:24 a.m., report of vehicle prowl/entry, Johnson Ave., Pine City south. April 24, 12:33 p.m., report of vehicle exterior damage, 7th St., Pine City south. April 24, 1:33 p.m., report of theft, Main St., Pine City south. April 24, 5:39 p.m., report of theft, 4th St., Pine City south. April 26, 1:20 p.m., report of fraud, Freeway Blvd., Pokegama Twp. east. April 26, 1:40 p.m., report of theft, Island Resort Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. April 26, 1:56 p.m., report of property damage/ hit and run, Hillside Ave./7th St., Pine City south. April 27, 4:24 p.m., report of burglary, 4th St., Pine City south. April 28, 5:31 p.m., report of burglary, State Hwy. 107, Pokegama Twp. west. April 28, 7:59 p.m., report of damage to property, Hurley Ave., Pine City south. April 29, 1:53 p.m., report of burglary, Royal River Rd., Royalton Twp. April 30, 9:11 p.m., report of property damage with animal, Brunswick Rd./Woodland Rd., Royalton Twp.

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THANK YOU Thank you to my husband Danny (Pops) for the wonderful 70th birthday party that he arranged for me. Thank you everyone for coming, also thank you for the cards, gifts and well-wishes. Love, Harriet Mulvaney

April 24, Randi Eileen Anderson, awaiting trial/ court, hold for other agency, assault- 5th degree- fear of bodily... govt- false name to police officer-G... remand-bail, drugs- 5th degree- poss/ procure/control su... April 24, Running Free Lance, warrant, remand-bail, drugs- 1st degree- sell... possess 50 gra... April 24, Dale Lee Tobin, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, domestic abuse- violate order for... April 24, Nicholas Daniel Tucker, awaiting trial/ court, remand-bail, probable cause, traffic- open bottle- possess, DUI- 3rd degree driving... Released April 27. April 24, Devin Simmons-Mead, awaiting trial/ court, remand-RPR, probable cause, disturb- disorderly conduct. Released April 26. April 24, Deandrea Jewell Leecy, warrant, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, govt- smugglecontraband into prison; drugs- 5th degreepossess sche... Released April 25. April 24, Curtis Lee Martin, hold for other agency, trespassing- building or dwelling... Released April 25. April 24, Corey Thomas Nielson, hold for other agency, traffic collision - driver involv... Released April 25. April 24, Jerrad Ojibway, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, contempt of court- fail to pay ord... Released April 25. April 24, Jordan David Smith, warrant, Pine County warrant, no days- sent com, traffic- reckless driving; under sentence, ﬂeeing police officer in motor veh... Released April 25. April 25, Angela Marie Evans, probation/parole violation, under sentence, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree. April 25, Kamal Jamalludin Fardan, hold for other agency, probation violation- Fe. April 25, Daryl Patrick Thompson, under sentence, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1. April 25, Zachary Allen Larsen, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degreepossess

sche...; criminal sexual conduct- 1st degreepene... Released April 29. April 25, Adam Thomas Hartnell, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, assault- terrorist threats reckless... Released April 28. April 25, Kimberly Ann McDaniel, awaiting trial/ court, hold for other agency, trespassing- building or dwelling...; probable cause, remand-RPR, assault- domestic assault- misd. Released April 28. April 25, Rose Lee Beaupre, warrant, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degree- poss...; Pine County warrant, under sentence, drugs- 5th degreepossess sche... Released April 26. April 25, Bruce Donald Morgan, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, disturb- disorderly conduct. Released April 26. April 25, Vanessa Ann Smith, awaiting trial/ court, remand-bail, pre-trial violation, harassment- violation of restrain... Released April 26. April 25, Marvin Bill Knight, book and release, summons, domestic assault- GM- subsequent... Released April 25. April 26, Richard James Archie Benjamin, under sentence, disorderly conduct- offensive/abusiv... April 26, Lucero Lozano, warrant, under sentence, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedu...; hold for other agency, govt- failure to appear-GM. April 26, Royal William Noe Jr., warrant, remand-bail, theft of services. April 26, Tessa Marie Canty, Pine County warrant, remand-hold, drugs- 5th degreepossess sche... Released April 28. April 26, James Roy Blacketter IV, hold for other agency, govt- contempt of court Fe; theft- take/ drive motor vehicle- no... Released April 27. April 26, Joseph Patrick Stariha, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, drugs- 5th degree- poss/ procure/control... Released April 27. April 26, Karyena Marye Alken, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, traffic- driving after revocation, windshield- cracked or dis... Released April 26. April 26, Ryan Michael Hughes, Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degreepossess sche... Released April 26. April 26, Nicholas Daniel Potter, book and release, summons, disturb- interfere with privacy, disorderly conduct. Released April 26. April 27, David Alan Shabaiash, awaiting trial/ court, Pine County warrant, drugs- 3rd degreepossess 3 gram...; under sentence, drugs- 3rd degree- poss/sale... April 27, Kadisia Monay Goliday, warrant, hold for other agency, govt- failure to appear- misd.; Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, govt- false name to police officer, traffic- speed- exceed limit. Released April 29. April 27, Gerald Otto Darkow Jr., probation/parole violation, pre-trial violation, remand-RPR, burglary- 3rd degree- enters bldg- intent ste... Released April 28. April 27, Daniel Ross Kepros, book and release, summons, theft- take/use/transfer movable... Released April 27. April 27, Kevin Bernard Thompson, warrant, pre-trial violation, violate no contact orderwithin...; burglary- 1st degree- occ res- forcedday... Released April 27. April 28, Justin Kane St John, Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedu... April 28, Jennifer Lisa Churchill, under sentence, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree- alcohol conc over... Released April 30. April 28, Erika Marie Fornengo, book and release, summons, burglary- 2nd degree- res- no forceday. Released April 28. April 28, Matthew Robert Halvorson, hold for other agency, criminal damage property- 4th degree. Released April 28. April 29, Savannah Brooke Marie Sparrow, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, trespassing- building or dwelling... April 30, Matthew James Hart, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1. April 30, Garrett Gustuf Richard Reinke, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedu... April 30, Christopher Paul Sanvig, Pine County warrant, hold for other agency, traffic- driver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. April 30, Jeromiey Rick Sommers, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, ﬂeeing police officer; trafﬁc- DUI- 2nd degree driving... April 30, Andrew Earl Jorgensen, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, traffic- DWI- 4th degree drive while impaired, DUI of alcohol, 4th degree .08 or more in... Released April 30.

There have been 765 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2017.

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SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING Regular Meeting - Tuesday, April 4, 2017 - 10:00 a.m. Pine County History Museum 6333 H C Andersen Alle, Askov, Minnesota Chair Ludwig called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Present were Commissioners Steve Hallan, Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee and John Mikrot, Jr. Also present were County Attorney Reese Frederickson and County Administrator David Minke. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Chair Ludwig called for public comment. There was no public comment. Commissioner Hallan moved to approve the amended Agenda. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Mohr moved to approve the Minutes of the March 21, 2017 county board meeting and Summary for publication. Second by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 5-0. Minutes of Boards, Committees and Correspondence Pine County HRA Senior Housing Regular Meeting Minutes – February 22, 2017 Land Surveyor Monthly Report – March 2017 Pine County Chemical Health Coalition Minutes – March 13, 2017 Minnesota Department of Human Services correspondence dated March

15, 2017 Minnesota Department of Human Services correspondence dated March 20, 2017 Commissioner Hallan moved to acknowledge the Minutes of Boards, Reports and Correspondence. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Chaffee moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Second by Commissioner Mikrot. Motion carried 5-0. Approve Disbursements Journal Report March 1, 2017 –March 31, 2017. Approve Resolution 2017-12 for repurchase of tax forfeited land in full for Vincent J. Goryl. Approve six parcels of timber to be offered at the appraised value of $372,892, at the timber auction on May 17, 2017. Approve full-time status for Child Protection Social Worker Alexis Benjamin, effective April 7, 2017. Approve the lateral transfer of Andrea Wiener from a developmental disabilities social worker to an adult protection social worker, effective April 5, 2017. There is no change in grade or pay as a result of the lateral transfer. Approve the hiring of Child Protection Investigator Anthony Klar, effective April 12, 2017, $22.63 per hour, grade 10 (C42), step 2. Approve the hiring of Public Health Nurse (PHN) Dawn Moffett, effective April 10, 2017, $26.29 per hour, grade 11 (C43), Step 4. Approve Economic Development Coordinator Robert Musgrove to attend

a Community Venture Network (CVN) event. Approximate total cost: $251. Approve Community Health Services Administrator Kathy Filbert and Registered Nurse Jessica Fehlen to attend Healthy Families America Implementation training, May 3-5, 2017, in Chicago, Illinois. Training and travel will be approximately $2,954. This expense will be covered by the Maternal Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Grant. A Special Meeting-Committee of the Whole is scheduled for Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. for discussion of highway projects, budget and a road tour. The meeting will commence at the courthouse, followed by a road tour in the Hinckley area. With no further business, Chair Ludwig adjourned the meeting at 10:53 a.m. The next regular meeting of the county board is scheduled for April 18, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Board Room, Pine County Courthouse, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, Minnesota. Matthew W. Ludwig, Chair, Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator, Clerk to County Board of Commissioners The full text of the board’s Minutes are available at the County Administrator’s Office and the county’s website (www.co.pine.mn.us). Copies may also be requested from the administrator’s office. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 4, 2017

CITY OF PINE CITY NOTICE OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, MAY 8, 2017 There will be a Special City Council Meeting in the Council Chambers of City Hall (located at 315 Main Street S) on Monday, May 8, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. for council members to conduct interviews for the Pine City – City Councilmember position. Interviews are open to the public. All interested persons are invited to attend. Kenneth J Cammilleri City Administrator City of Pine City Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 4, 2017

feet East and 33 feet North of the Southwest corner of the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 17, Township 39, Range 22, thence running north and parallel with the West line of the above described forty a distance of 208 feet; thence West and parallel with the South line of the above described forty a distance of 45 feet; thence South and parallel with the West line of the above described forty a distance of 208 feet; thence East and parallel with the South line of the above described forty a distance of 45 feet to the point of commencement and thereto terminate. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Pine ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $54,400.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $49,068.34 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: May 25, 2017 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: D e t e n t i o n Center, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City MN 55063 to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on November 27, 2017 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: March 21, 2017 Nationstar Mortgage LLC Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 21 - 17-002276 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27 and May 4, 2017

above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: June 8, 2017 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: D e t e n t i o n Center, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City MN 55063 to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on December 8, 2017, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None Dated: April 4, 2017 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 30 - 17 - 002501 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2017

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 1, 2003 MORTGAGOR: Robert C Andermann, a single person. MORTGAGEE: National City Mortgage Co dba Commonwealth United Mortgage Company. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded July 23, 2003 Pine County Recorder, Document No. 423097. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: PNC Bank, National Association. Dated February 15, 2017 Recorded February 27, 2017, as Document No. A532058. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: National City Mortgage Co dba Commonwealth United Mortgage Company RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: PNC Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 49941 Log Cabin Road, Hinckley, MN 55037 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 09.0081.000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: East 1/2 of East 1/2 of SE 1/4 of SW 1/4 in Section 9, Township 41, Range 18 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Pine ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $92,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $70,504.37 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: May 18, 2017 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: D e t e n t i o n Center, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City MN 55063 to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE

PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on November 20, 2017 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: March 14, 2017 PNC Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 4 - 17-001662 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27 and May 4, 2017 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: October 20, 2006 MORTGAGOR: Cheryl L. Carter, a single person. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded November 6, 2006 Pine County Recorder, Document No. A459728. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Dated February 10, 2010 Recorded February 23, 2010, as Document No. A485902 and by Document Dated November 19, 2015 Recorded December 9, 2015 by Document No. A-524197. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 1002823-0100001782-1 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: General Mortgage Finance Corp RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Nationstar Mortgage LLC MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 285 Pokegama Avenue West, Henriette, MN 55036 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 390003001 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4 of NW 1/4) of Section Seventeen (17), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twenty-two (22), described as follows: Commencing at a point 494

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 7, 2012 MORTGAGOR: Stacy L. Foss, single. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded September 10, 2012 Pine County Recorder, Document No. A-503011. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. Dated August 13, 2013 Recorded August 16, 2013, as Document No. A509811. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100354020100012259 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Stearns Bank National Association RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 46970 Tenquist Lane, Hinckley, MN 55037 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 150005001 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: That part of the Fractional Northwest Quarter of Section 1, Township 41, Range 21, Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Fractional Northwest Quarter of section 1; thence West along the North line of said Northwest Quarter, a distance at 330 feet to the point of beginning of the property to be described; then South, parallel with the East line of said Northwest Quarter, a distance of 660 feet thence West, parallel with said North line to the intersection with a line run parallel with and distant, 33 feet easterly of Line “A” described below (as measured at right angles to said Line “A”); thence Northeasterly, along said parallel line, 680 feet, more or less, to the North line of said Northwest Quarter, thence East, along said North line, 636 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. Together with a road easement over and across that part of the North 660 feet of said Northwest Quarter which lies within a distance a of 33 feet on each side of Line “A” descried below. Description of Line “A”: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Fractional Northwest Quarter of Section 1, Township 41, Range 21, Pine County, Minnesota; thence West, along the North line of said Northwest Quarter, a distance of 1000 feet to the point of beginning of Line “A”, thence Southwesterly, deflecting to the left 76 degrees, a distance of 700 feet and Line “A” there terminating. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Pine ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $76,530.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $71,894.96 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS hereby given that default has occurred in the conditions of that certain mortgage dated_ July 24, 2007, given to secure an original principal amount of $154,000.00 executed by Jennifer Haavisto, a single person, as mortgagor(s), to the United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service, formerly known as Farmers Home Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, Mortgagee, and duly recorded with the Office of the County Recorder of PINE County, Minnesota on August 15, 2007, as Document Number A 466744. Notice is also given, that the undersigned Government agency intends to and is foreclosing by advertisement under a power of sale contained therein, a certain warranty deed conveyed and warranted to Jennifer Haavisto, Grantee, dated June 2, 2008, recorded June 6, 2008, with the PINE County Recorder as document number A 473034 No action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof: all pre-foreclosure notice requirements have been complied with. There is due and claimed to be due on the mortgage and the note secured thereby, including interest, taxes, and fees to the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Ninety Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy and 12/100 $(197,970.12). Pursuant to the power of sale therein contained, said mortgage will be foreclosed and the tract of land lying and being located in the County of PINE, Minnesota, described as follows: Legal description: That part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 33, Township 39,

Range 21, Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of said Section 33, thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 44 seconds West, assumed bearing, along the south line of said Section 33, a distance of 527.97 feet; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 31 seconds West a distance of 1006.11 feet to the point of beginning of the land to be described; thence South 87 degrees 17 minutes 37 seconds West a distance of 7.56 feet; thence North 02 degrees 51 minutes 21 seconds West a distance of 75.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 29 seconds East a distance of 159.62 feet, more or less, to the westerly right of way of Seventh Street; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 05 seconds West, along said westerly right of way, a distance of 75.01, feet, more or less, to a line that bears South 89 degrees 55 minutes 23 seconds East from the point of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes 23 seconds a distance Of 148.24 feet to the point of beginning and there terminating. That part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 33, Township 39, Range 21, Pine County Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of said Southwest Quarter; thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 44 seconds West, assumed bearing, along the south line of said Southwest Quarter, a distance of 527.97 feet; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 31 seconds West, a distance of 1006.11 feet to the point of beginning of the property to be described; thence South 87 degrees 17 minutes 37 seconds West, a distance of 7.56 feet; thence North 02 degrees 51 minutes 21 seconds West, a distance of 75.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 29 seconds East, a distance of 159.62 feet, more or less, to the westerly right of way of Seventh Street; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 05 seconds West, along said westerly right of way, a distance of 75.01 feet, more or less, to a line that bears South 89 degrees 55 minutes 23 seconds East from said point of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes 23 seconds West, a distance of 148.24 feet to the point of beginning and there terminating. Said parcel being a part of Lot 20, Auditor’s Subdivision of Section 33, Township 39, Range 21. Property address: 825 7th Street SW, Pine City, MN 550632036 Parcel ID: 42.0285.000 will be sold by the Sheriff of Pine County at public auction on the 22nd day of June, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. o’clock in the County Sheriff’s Office in Pine City MN, to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage, taxes, if any on said premises, and the costs and disbursements allowed by law, subject to redemption within Six (6) months from said date of sale. At the time of the commencement of said mortgage foreclosure proceedings said lands were not agricultural lands as defined by the Minnesota Omnibus Farm Act, Laws of 1986, Chapter 398. The date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated or the property redeemed, the time is 11:59 p.m. on (December 22, 2017). Dated: March 22, 2017 By: Thomas B. Herron Director, Default Management Branch Acting on behalf of The Rural Housing Service (Successor in interest to the Farmers Home Administration) U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Published in the Pine City Pioneer on March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27 and May 4, 2017

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Minnesota Starwatch Look for May’s full ‘ﬂower moon’ BY DEANE MORRISON

Saturn has been moving toward center stage as much speedier Earth gains on the ringed planet. In May Saturn starts rising before midnight. It first appears low in the southeast, to the left of the red star Antares in Scorpius; by dawn Saturn and Antares have moved to the south or southwest. The lovely Teapot of Sagittarius follows Saturn into the sky. As the night wears on and morning approaches, the Teapot rotates, tipping its spout as if to pour its contents on the tail of Scorpius. The Teapot is highest in the sky around 3 a.m.; look just below and slightly east of Saturn. In June Earth will overtake Saturn in the orbital race, and the planet will be up all night. Jupiter comes out in the east at nightfall, outshining the stars. The king of planets’ nearest bright neighbor is Spica, the

lone standout in Virgo, the maiden. On the night of the 7th-8th, a waxing moon accompanies Jupiter and Spica on their journey across the night sky. Above them shines Arcturus, the brightest star in Bootes, the herdsman. Facing south after the sky has darkened, you can see spring constellations like Virgo and Leo (immediately west of Virgo)

front and center, and summer constellations like Bootes; Corona Borealis, the northern crown; and Hercules moving in from the east. If you like a challenge, get a star chart and try to trace the sinuous line of stars in Hydra, the sea serpent, slithering below Leo and Virgo. Venus is now a morning star, shining low above the eastern horizon just before dawn. Our brilliant sister

planet climbs throughout the month, pursued by the surging spring sun. The later the date, the earlier you’ll have to go out to catch it before the sky gets too light. Try not to miss Venus on the 22nd, when an old crescent moon pays a visit. May’s full “flower moon” rises the evening of the 10th. Its other names include the full corn planting moon and the milk moon. As it wanes, the moon visits Saturn and its neighbors. It travels the night sky above Antares the night of the 11th-12th and close to Saturn on the 13th-14th. In the morning hours of the 15th, it hovers close above the bowl of the Teaspoon, which itself hangs over the handle of the Teapot of Sagittarius. During the next several nights, the shrinking moon passes under the Summer Triangle of bright stars as it makes a beeline for Venus.

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Knights of Columbus help Post Prom Party Arnie Smetana of the Pine City Knights of Columbus presented a check for $650 to the Post Prom Party Committee. Accepting the check on behalf of the committee are Pine City High School students Ava Tallarico and Makayla Thompson, who helped work a bingo fundraiser in which the money was raised.

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. Date: April 17, 2017 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 29, 2008 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $330,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Bradd Mlaskoch, a/k/a Bradd L. Mlaskoch, and Danielle Mlaskoch, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Northview Bank DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: October 3, 2008, as Document No. A475667, in the office of the County Recorder of Pine County, Minnesota, as modified of record. ASSIGNMENT(S) OF MORTGAGE: None LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: That part of the Northeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter (NE¼ of NE¼) of Section Eleven (11), Township Forty-four (44), Range Twenty (20), lying Westerly of the right of way of Interstate Highway No. 35, Pine County, Minnesota. LESS the following described parcel: That part of the North 295.00 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE¼ of NE¼) of Section Eleven (11), Township Forty-four (44), Range Twenty (20), which lies South and Westerly of the right of way of Interstate Highway 35. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Pine County, Minnesota THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE AS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE: $87,206.28 THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/ or applicable statutes including the requisites of Minn. Stat. § 580.02; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property in Pine County will be sold by the Sheriff of Pine County at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: June 15, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Pine County Sheriff’s Office, Pine County Courthouse, Room 100, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, MN 55063 to pay the debt then secured

by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor, his personal representatives or assigns is twelve (12) months from the date of sale, unless reduced to five (5) weeks under Minnesota Statutes, Section 582.032. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30, or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on June 15, 2018. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGORS, THE MORTGAGORS’ PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. NORTHVIEW BANK By Robert R. Kanuit, #0252530 Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A. 302 West Superior Street, Suite 700 Duluth, Minnesota 55802-1863 (218) 722-0861 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE FORECLOSURE DATA (1) Street Address, city and zip code of mortgaged premises: 8060 Park Drive, Willow River, MN 55795 (2) Transaction agent (if applicable); residential mortgage servicer; and lender or broker: Northview Bank (3) Tax parcel identification number(s): 47.0096.000 (4) Transaction Agent’s mortgage ID number (MERS number): Not applicable (5) Name of mortgage originator: Northview Bank THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25 and June 1, 2017 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

Type: Declaratory Court File No. 58-CV-17-191 Joseph C. Foster a/k/a Joseph Carl Foster, a single person; John L. Rostberg and Christine R. Rostberg, husband and wife, Plaintiffs, v. Minnesota Commissioner of Public Safety; County of Pine; Wells Fargo Bank NA; River City Mortgage & Financial, LLC; Capital One Bank (USA), NA; Carolyn M. Wurm (deceased) and the unknown heirs of Carolyn M. Wurm; Alan M. Wurm (deceased) and the unknown heirs of Alan M. Wurm; and Trisha L. Wurm, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, INTEREST OR LIEN IN THE REAL PROPERTY OR PERSONAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN, Defendants. SUMMONS THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiffs have started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiffs’ Complaint against you is attached to this Summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the court and there may be no court file number on this Summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this summons located at: John M. Cabak CABAK LAW, LLC 243 Main Street S Pine City, MN 55063 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiffs’ Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiffs should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the court may decide against you and award the Plaintiffs everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You

may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. 7. REAL PROPERTY. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in PINE County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: South Three Hundred (300) feet of that part of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter (W ½ of SW ¼) lying Southerly of County SAR #11, Section Eighteen (18), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twenty-one (21), Pine County, Minnesota Said property is also identified by its Property Tax ID Number of 28.0232.000 and is located at 18059 Town Hall Road, Pine City, MN 55063. CABAK LAW, LLC Dated: April 18, 2017 /s/ John M. Cabak John M. Cabak Attorney for Plaintiffs 243 MainStreet S Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-2529 Attorney Reg. #0388929 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on April 27, May 4 and 11, 2017 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-17-35 Estate of Robert Emil Kryzer, also known as Robert E. Kryzer, also known as Robert Kryzer, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTESTATE) Notice is given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed RoseMarie Anne Krebbs, whose address is 2955 Holly Street S., Cambridge, MN, 55008 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appoint-

ment 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 appointment of the 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 2017.04.26 10:31:52-05’00’ Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Court Administrator Pine Court Administrator 2017.04.26 10:32:07-05’00’ Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court Nelson, Kim (Pine Court Administration) Apr 26 2017 10:33 AM Attorney for Personal Representative Chelsie Troth Ledin, Hofstad, Troth & Fleming Ltd. 539 Main Street S. Pine City, MN, 55063 Attorney License No: 0395709 Telephone: (320) 629-7537 FAX: (320) 629-2479 Email: chelsiet@ledinandhofstad. com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 4 and 11, 2017 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Kraus-Anderson Construction will be soliciting prime bids for the Mora Campus Additions & Renovations Project on behalf of FirstLight Health System as CMa. The project is approximately 115,000 SF of additions and renovations to the existing hospital in Mora, MN, consisting of (2) 2-story additions, and includes associated sitework, parking lot and helipad reconfiguration, new canopy and feature stair additions, and extensive renovation to the existing interior of the hospital. Separate sealed Bids will be taken on May 11, 2017 at 2:00 PM (CST) onsite at the Kraus-Anderson Job Office (Located at the intersection of Forest Ave East & Clark St., Mora, MN)”. All bid requirements and insurance will need to be followed per the Instruction to Bidders. All contracts will be assigned to FirstLight Health System. To be included on the bidders list and obtain access to the plans and specifications on iSqFt,

please contact debbie.johnson@ krausanderson.com. Kraus-Anderson Construction Company 3433 Broadway Street NE Minneapolis, MN 55413 612-332-7281 Contact for plans and bidder info: Debbie Johnson debbie.johnson@ krausanderson.com Senior Project Manager: Matt Johnson matt.johnson@krausanderson.com Project Manager: Jessica Masterson jessica.masterson@krausanderson.com Assistant Project Manager: Mike Stark mike.stark@krausanderson. com Bid documents will be available by April 6, 2017 through KrausAnderson, ISQFT (including AGC of MN Planroom), Builders Exchange of St. Cloud, Mid-Minnesota Builders Exchange, Duluth Builders Exchange, and Minneapolis Builders Exchange. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 4, 2017 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PINE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION City Hall Council Chambers 315 Main Street South NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will hold public hearings on Tuesday, the 16th Day of May, at approximately 6:30 p.m., to consider the following requests: 1. To hear a request initiated by the City of Pine City to amend the Pine City Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map re-guiding land along the northeasterly part of Northridge Dr. NW from Business Exposure Corridor to Commercial/ High Density Residential. 2. To hear a request by Bob Marx to rezone property located at 1687 Main St N from GB – General Business to MFR-2 Higher Density Multi-Family Residential District. 3. To hear a request initiated by the City of Pine City to rezone property located at 615 Northridge Dr. NW from GB–General Business to MFR-2-Higher Density Multi-Family Residential District. 4. To hear a request by TNT Fireworks (Chris Ulmer) for an Interim Use Permit to operate annually a seasonal temporary fireworks stand on the Walmart parking lot located at 950 Evergreen Sq. SW. All interested persons are encouraged to attend and be heard on these matters. The details of the applications are on file and available for viewing at the Administrative Offices in City Hall located at 315 Main St. S. or by calling city hall at 320-629-2575. Andrew Mack, AICP Community Development Director/City Planner Published in the Pine City Pioneer on May 4, 2017

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Dump Truck Driver– CDL license required. $18-20+ hour. Great benefits-health, dental, 401k, uniforms, bonus program, paid holidays. Apply or call today Lino Lakes Blacktop, Inc. 651-786-4378 Full Time: Maintenance and facilities associate position open at the Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone. See www.wildcatsanctuary.org for full job description. Home Health Aide Part time, all shifts for small assisted living home. Salary negotiable. 763-464-4925 Isle Bakery: Help wanted. Looking for a baker and front staff, experience preferred. Call Cori, 320-676-0222 or stop in for an application.

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Part-time Substitute and Part-time Casual Bus Drivers $13.32/hour Pine County Garage is in Sandstone Must be 21 years old Apply online at: aeoaess.aeoa.org/careers If your application is accepted, Arrowhead Transit will provide & pay for the training you need to obtain your professional commercial driver’s license (CDL).

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Tired of the commute? Atscott Mfg in Pine City is now hiring experienced Setup/Lead CNC Mill (Fanuc & Haas controls). This is a day shift position 6:30-3:00 PM with pay up to $20/ hr and excellent benefits after 60 days. Please inquire or send resume to: jobs@atscott.com.

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363 MUSIC Seybold Player Piano with 48 rolls of music, has been in storage. $100. Tammy @ 651-772-2037

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Pine County has a career opportunity for a part-time Corrections Officer at our county jail in Pine City and is looking for individuals who are dependable, have a strong work ethic and who are interested in making a difference in their community as a corrections officer. Responsibilities include maintaining a healthy, safe and secure environment for inmates, staff and the community; providing care for inmates and monitoring activities throughout the jail facility; supervising and/or assisting with the completion of general cleaning and light maintenance throughout the jail; generate and maintain documentation and reports. This position works under the direct supervision of the jail administrator, however works with considerable independence when performing assigned duties. Corrections officers must provide 24-hour security and applicants must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays. Minimum Qualifications: 18 years of age with high school diploma or equivalent and a valid MN driver’s license. Experience not necessary; on the-job-training is provided. Salary: $18.22; benefits include health, dental, disability and life insurance, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, personal days, and Public Employees Retirement Association contributions. Application Deadline: May 16, 2017 Applications available in the Administrator’s office at Pine County Courthouse, by contacting Administration Office at 320-591-1620 or by visiting www.co.pine. mn.us and clicking on Employment Opportunities under Quick Links. Mail application to: Pine County Administrator’s Office • Attn: Human Resources 635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 200, Pine City, MN 55063

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Dragon band, choir prepare for year’s ﬁnal concert STAFF REPORT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

The Pine City High School Music department will be presenting their final concerts of the school year, beginning with the Junior High Choir and Band Pops Concert on Thursday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. The choirs will begin with some new favorites including “One Call Away,” “Can’t Stop This Feeling” and the John Legend hit “All of Me.” Several oldies will be performed as well, including “Hakuna Matata” from the Lion King, and “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey. The bands will continue with songs from movies including “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “How to Train Your Dragon.” The bands will also perform selections from the musical “Wicked” and the new Fall Out Boy tune, “Centuries.” Jazz Too will also play “The Chicken” featuring Emily Guzik and the Dizzy Gillespie original “Dizzy Atmosphere” featuring the trumpet section. This concert will also feature the Junior High Pine City Singers, who will be performing selections from the musical “Newsies.” As the final concert, there will also be solos from students who choose their own songs and perform them. Be sure to save the dates for the Senior High Con-

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The Pine City High School Spring Pops Concert will be held on Monday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pine City High School Auditorium. This year’s band pops concert features the Jazz I ensemble, drum line, and Disney themed selections performed by the Senior High Concert Band. All are invited to join students and families for a great night of free music and entertainment.

certs, both band and choir. The SH Band Pops Concert will be Monday, May 8, at 7:30 p.m., and the SH Choir Pops Concert on Thursday, May 18, also at 7:30

p.m. All these concerts are held in the Pine City High School Auditorium and are free to everyone.

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Prizewinning works from the Northern Exposures Photography Club will be on display at the Pine Center for the Arts gallery starting on May 12.

Local Daisy Troop supports military

Photo club shares works at Pine Center for the Arts STAFF REPORT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

The Northern Exposures Photography Club proudly shares some of its members’ work with the Pine Center for the Arts throughout the month of May. The gallery will feature the work of photographers of varied skill levels, focusing on a variety of subjects. The members have varied skill levels; some are professionals and others are beginners. Some use point and shoot cameras and smartphone cameras while others use the DSLRs and lenses. Some photographers are documentary in nature, recording the world as they see it, while others have an artistic bent and use post processing programs and apps to create photographic art. Northern Exposures Photography Club, based out of Mora, has about 40-50 members, most of whom live in the East Central Region of Minnesota; however, there are members as far away as Bismarck, North Dakota.

Girl Scout Daisy Troop #57479 completed their service project by using funds raised from their cookie sales to send care packages and homemade cards to local men and women serving in the military. Pictured (l-r) are Freya Ruud, Rylenn Hill, Ayla Golon and Ali Tollefson.

The mission of the club is to support all members in their pursuit of capturing the beauty of our world through the lens of a camera. The May gallery will open on Friday, May 12 at the Pine Center for the Arts. A special ‘Art After Work’ reception will be held from 4-7 p.m. in the gallery space at 265 5th Street SE. The public is invited for this free event to drop by for light appetizers and an opportunity to meet the artists. Located in Pine City, the Pine City Center for the Arts has been serving the greater Pine City area since 2009. With a variety of programming opportunities, the non-profit, volunteer-led facility is a gathering place for artisans and art lovers alike. Artists interested in displaying their work or teaching others their skills are welcome to contact the Pine Center for the Arts. For more information visit www.pinecenter.org.

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Coloring, conversation on the menu A group of We R Able patrons gathered at the Historic Grant House in Rush City in mid April for an evening to “Color with Deb,” enjoy a meal and reconnect with friends.

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Dragon speech team makes mark at Sections STAFF REPORT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Every coach hopes to have their team peak in time for their post-season. During this season the Pine City Senior High Speech team competed in six regular season invitationals during which they demonstrated continuous improvement in their scores and results. Speakers use their hard work and experience to build toward post-season speaking. GREAT RIVER CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP Pine City hosted the Great River Conference Championship on March 27. The Dragons were able to eke out a close team victory over Rush City. The teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charge was led by five conference champions: Alexandria Gosen (Creative Expression), Jared Barker (Extemp Speaking), Emily Elliot and Lydia Struss (Duo) and Alan Rogers (Storytelling). All twelve speakers earned points as seven additional speakers placed for the Dragons: Mikayla May (2nd in Drama), Genoa Gregg (2nd in Humor), Jocelyn Ochowicz (3rd in Great Speeches), Alexis Wild-

hirt (3rd in Poetry), Emily Guzik (5th in Great Speeches), Max Graves (5th in Poetry) and Scarlet Pantlin (5th in Drama). SOUTH SUB-SECTION 7A Building on the momentum they earned at the Conference meet, the Dragons traveled to Onamia on March 31 in the hopes of advancing to the Section tournament. The top six finishers in each category advanced to the next level of competition. Ten of the 11 speakers advanced to Sections, with the other speaker finishing in seventh place due to a tie-breaker. As a team the Pine City speakers finished in second place at the sub-section, trailing only Rush City. Alan Rogers (Storytelling) and Jared Barker (Extemp. Speaking) earned sub-section championships. Also populating the medal stand for the Dragons were Emily Elliot (2nd in Extemp. Reading), Alexandria Gosen (3rd in Creative Expression), Jocelyn Ochowicz (3rd in Great Speeches), Genoa Gregg (3rd in Humor), Alexis Wildhirt (4th in Poetry), Mikayla May (5th in Dra-

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The Pine City High School speech team celebrates a successful season after collecting a number of awards and honors, and sending three Dragons to the State Tournament.

ma), Emily Guzik (5th in Great Speeches) and Lydia Struss (5th in Prose). SECTION 7A The April 10 Speech section competition consisted of the top 12 speakers in each category in the section. Artists of interpretation and articulators of analysis

locked words in the hopes of snagging a top three spot in their category. The prize for a top three spot was an invitation at the State Speech Tournament. The Dragons boasted seven students who made the final round of competition after the prelims. Placing in finals were Jocelyn Ochowicz (5th in

Great Speeches), Alexis Wildhirt (5th in Poetry), Emily Elliot (6th in Extemp. Reading) and Emily Guzik (7th in Great Speeches). Three Dragon Speakers earned a place in the State Tournament: Alexandria Gosen (Creative Expression Champion), Jared Barker (3rd in Extemp Speaking) and Alan Rog-

ers (3rd in Storytelling). These three individuals competed at Apple Valley High School on Saturday, April 22. More information can be found on the Minnesota State High School League home page (mshsl.org).

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