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Barnard pleads guilty, faces 30 years

BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Self-proclaimed pastor Victor Barnard, 55, has pled guilty to felony first-degree sexual con-

duct, and will face a prison sentence of up to 30 years.

On Oct. 11 in Pine County Court, Barnard pled guilty to two of the 59 criminal charges against him, all relating to

the repeated sexual abuse of two 15-year-old girls starting in 2002. Barnard was over 40 years old at the time.

Barnard agreed to an aggravated sentence above the usual

144 months per charge, accepting 180 months in prison for each count to be served consecutively, totaling 30 years. Barnard will receive credit for time served starting with his arrest

in Brazil in February, 2015.

As part of the bargain with prosecutors, all other charges against him will be dismissed.

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NLX plans public meetings

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Golden afternoon at Peaceful Pines Pumpkin Patch

Northern Lights Express Alliance (NLX) met on Sept. 28, discussed questions about the future of the group, and planned an open house on Oct. 18 at 5 p.m. at Hinckley-Finlayson High School.

Executive Director Bob Manzoline explained the need for the NLX Alliance. He said, “MnDOT does a good job with roadways and highways. They don’t do a good job of advocating for the other projects….”

Passenger rail in Minnesota doesn’t have an advocacy group to lobby for NLX, according to Manzoline.

“If we turn this project over to MnDOT to advocate for it, it’s not going to happen,” he added.

When the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) took over the proposed NLX passenger rail plan in 2014, the board’s plan was to spend down the unreserved funds which were more than $250,000. Unreserved

Young visitors had a good time enjoying the attractions at the Peaceful Pines Pumpkin Patch Fall Fun Festival on Oct. 8-9.

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Oct. 8 crash on Highway 70 sends one to hospital STAFF REPORT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

A head-on crash on Highway 70 on Oct. 8 resulted in a Fridley man being airlifted to receive medical care in the Twin Cities.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, on Saturday, Oct. 8 at approximately 1:04 p.m., a Ford Explorer driven by Robert E. Phetteplace, 58, of Pine City was traveling west on Highway 70 near the Wisconsin border when it swerved into oncoming traffic.

The Explorer struck an eastbound Toyota Camry driven by Lee P. Olson, 57, of Fridley.

State troopers, Pine City firefighters, Pine County deputies, Pine EMS and ambulance services from Burnett County and Pine County responded to the crash.

INJURIES REPORTED Olson was airlifted to North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale with injuries described as non-life threatening. Phetteplace reportedly received no apparent injuries in the crash.

Both men were wearing seatbelts, and no alcohol was detected on either driver.

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An air ambulance prepares to take off after taking aboard the driver of the totalled Toyota Camry.

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Mayor candidates disagree about joining forum

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Sauser shares tales from a century of hardware sales Mike Sauser shows off the first dollar spent at Sauser’s Hardware more than 100 years ago, and the first advertisement the business ever published in the local newspaper. On Oct. 9 at the Pine City Library, Sauser showed a film on the long history of the family-owned hardware store and local landmark, and talked about how the store continues to thrive in the face of new competition.

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Secretary of State stops by PTCC on statewide tour Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon spoke with Pine City Mayor Carl Pederson and Pine Technical and Community College President Joe Mulford at PTCC on Oct. 6, one stop on a northeast tour of the state to promote voter outreach initiatives in Minnesota intended to return the state back to number one in voter turnout in the country,

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Mayoral candidate Terry Neitzel spoke out at the Sept. 30 meeting of the Pine City Council, and asked why his rival would not take part in the upcoming Candidate Forum.

Neitzel, who also ran for mayor in 2008, 2010 and 2014, said he found out accidentally that incumbent Mayor Carl Pederson, who is running for re-election, was not going to participate in the Oct. 11 Candidate Forum at Pine Technical and Community College. Neitzel said he had not been notified that there would be no forum for the mayoral candidates.

Neitzel said he wanted to talk about the high price of water, moving city hall into the fire hall, the Pine County Sheriff’s Office and an argument he had on Facebook during the gas leak near Voyageur Park this past January.

“I’m here to challenge you to a debate,” Neitzel said. “If you don’t want to have a debate, I want to know why.”

Neitzel accused Pederson of being “afraid to face people.” Pederson said that was not true.

“I did the public forum the first time I [ran for mayor], and I did it so people could get to know me,” Pederson said. “Subsequent to that, I decided I’m not going to do the forum again. That was a personal choice, nothing to do with anything other than what I wanted to do.”

Pederson said he would submit information to the Oct. 27 voter’s guide in the Pine City Pioneer.

“That’s the way I want to address this,” he said.

“There’s no requirement for [the forum]. I decided not to do it. I was asked, and I respectfully declined.”

CANDIDATE FORUM • All six candidates for the four open seats on the Pine City School Board participated in the Candidate Forum: incumbents Wally Connaker, Tim Geisler, Wendy Leibel and Dan Peterson, and challengers Scott Milliman and Jim Biernat.

• In the District 11 Senate race, both incumbent Senator Tony Lourey and challenger Michael Cummins took part in the forum.

• Both District 11B State Representative candidates took part in the forum: incumbent Representative Jason Rarick and challenger Tom Jones.

• There was no mayoral or city council Candidate Forum. In the city council election, only the two incumbent city council members up for re-election filed for office. Steven Ovick will seek a second fouryear term, while Brian Scholin will seek to be elected to the seat for his seventh four-year term.

Full video of the Candidate Forum will be put online this week at www.pinecitymn.com

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OCT. 13 William Kent Krueger visit Scout & Morgan Books in Cambridge welcomes New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award-winning author, William Kent Krueger, on Thursday, Oct. 13, 6 p.m., to The Spare Room at Chucker’s Bowl in Rush City. Krueger will be sharing from his new book, Manitou Canyon. Tickets are available at Scout & Morgan and Chucker’s Bowl. For information visit scoutandmorganbooks.com.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Family Pathways invites caregivers of older adults to a six-week course designed for nonprofessional caregivers.

Beginning on Oct. 13, the class will meet every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pine City. The course will give participants tools to reduce stress, improve self-confidence, communicate feelings, balance life and more. To sign up call Lise at 320-225-9277 or email lise@familypathways.org.

We R Able Arts Rx with Jim Anderson Jim Anderson of Rush City will perform at the Arts Prescription (Rx) event at North Country Coffee in North Branch with We R Able on Thursday, Oct. 13. The evening will feature some of Anderson’s original pieces in the jazz and folk genres. A set meal begins at 5 p.m. with music at 6 p.m. Register by calling 320-358-1211.

OCT. 14 PCftA Gallery exhibit Pine Center for the Arts’ next gallery exhibit, set to open on Friday, Oct. 14, will be “The HeART of Old Hwy 61,” a photographic journey on a bypassed road by Gail Gates. A gallery opening reception with refreshments will take place from 4-7 p.m. The exhibit will be open to the public through Nov. 5. For information contact PCftA by email at info@pinecenter.org or leave a message at 320-629-4924.

OCT. 14 & 15

Run & Cub Run will take place on Saturday, Oct. 15 in Pine City. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Pine Center for the Arts youth programs, the Pine County Suicide Prevention Group and other groups the Pine Area Lions support. For more information, to be a sponsor or make a donation, email cassandraolson1@gmail.com or call 612-616-3748.

Behind the scenes with Reese Frederickson On Saturday, Oct. 15, Pine County Attorney Reese Frederickson will take audience members behind the scenes of a 2015 Pine County murder-arson investigation and jury trial at 10 a.m. at the Pine County History Museum in Askov. Free and open to the public, coffee and cookies will be served. Visit www.pinecountyhistorymuseum.org for more information or call 320-838-1607.

Monroe Crossing at Braham Event Center Bluegrass and gospel quintet Monroe Crossing will perform at the Braham Event Center, 655 8th St. SW, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15. For tickets or more information visit www. brahamcenter.org or call 320396-3177.

Super Art Saturday at PCftA It’s a Super Art Saturday on Oct. 15 at Pine Center for the Arts, 265 5th St. SE, Pine City.

There are three class options: Bead Party, Acrylic Painting of the Forest Pathway image, and Grab a Hook: Beginner Crochet.

Each of these classes is open to students age 12 and up. For cost, questions or to register, call 320629-4924 or visit www.pinecenter.org.

Soup & sandwich luncheon & bake sale The Pine City Senior Center will hold a soup & sandwich luncheon and bake sale on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All proceeds help pay for building maintenance and upkeep. For more information call Kathy Haug at 320-630-1359 or Cary Rootkie at 320-629-3414.

Mystery at the Fur Post

Sunset with the Sandhills at Crex

Mystery at the Fur Post is an interactive drama. Armed with a candle lantern and a list of suspects, visitors will have two hours to view the scene, collect clues and solve the mystery!

The spooky, but family-friendly event begins at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14 and 15 at the North West Company Fur Post in Pine City. Reservations are recommended; call 320-6296356 or visit www.mnhs.org.

Meet at the Visitor Center then carpool through Crex Meadows in Grantsburg, Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 5 p.m. to sunset to watch the Sandhill Cranes fly in from their daytime feeding grounds to roost.

Registration is required; call 715-463-2739 or visit www.crexmeadows.org.

OCT. 16 ‘Water Connections’ poetry contest reception

OCT. 15 Lions Fall Fun Run & Cub Run The 4th Annual Pine Area Lions “Costume” 5K Fall Fun

Winners of the “Water Connections Poetry Contest” will be announced on Sunday, Oct. 16, 3 p.m., at the Pine County

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All participants will be invited to read their poems, with winners announced for each of the four age categories. The public is invited and refreshments will be provided at this free event sponsored by Pine County 4-H and Pine County Historical Society to draw attention to the Smithsonian traveling exhibit titled “Water|Ways” that will be displayed at the Audubon Center in Sandstone beginning Nov. 16. Check out the Audubon Center’s website or email jkbade@ frontiernet.net for further information.

OCT. 17 Northern Exposures The Northern Exposures Photo Club will meet on Monday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Kanabec History Center in Mora. Dee Kotaska will give a presentation on “Abstract Images.” Members will share their images for this month’s topic, “Abandoned Buildings.” The public is invited. Contact wmehlan@hotmail. com with any questions.

OCT. 18 NLX project open houses On Tuesday, Oct. 18, 5-7 p.m., the Northern Lights Express Project is hosting an open house at Hinckley-Finlayson High School, 201 Main St. East, Hinckley, to discuss the potential changes to railroad grade crossings in the light rail train project corridor. This meeting is an open house format and no formal presentation will be given. For more information or additional open house dates/locations, visit the NLX website or contact: Frank Loetterle, NLX MnDOT Project Manager, at francis.loetterle@state.mn.us or 651-366-3194.

Rep. Nolan mobile offices Members of U.S. Congressman Rick Nolan’s (MN-8) staff will be available to meet with constituents during “Congress Comes to You” meetings on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at Hope Lutheran Church – Senior Dining, 301 Oak Street in Grasston from 11 a.m. to noon, and at Braham City Hall, 201 South Broadway Ave. in Braham from 1 to 2 p.m.

For additional dates and locations visit http://nolan.house. gov/congress-comes-to-youschedule.

OCT. 19 Acoustic music jam sessions Area musician Troy Heling will lead acoustic music jam sessions from 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 19, Nov. 16 and Dec. 21 at the Rush City Public Library. All acoustic instruments, voices, levels and styles are welcome.

The goal is to have fun and share the joy of making music together. Listeners also are wel-

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come to enjoy the music. Call the library (320-358-3948) the day of the event to confirm.

Pine County Genealogical Society On Wednesday, Oct. 19 the Pine County Genealogical Society will meet at the Pine County Historical Museum in Askov at 1 p.m. The program will be on the Banning Sandstone Quarry, with Megan Johnsen of the DNR mixing stories of workers with natural features of the quarry. Visitors are welcome.

Email lynquilt@msn.com with any questions.

OCT. 21 PTCC wine tasting and Donor Appreciation event Voyageur Bottle Shop will provide a wine tasting in conjunction with Pine Technical & Community College’s Foundation Donor Appreciation event at the North West Company Fur Post, Pine City, at 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21. There will be entertainment, a raffle and more to support the PTCC scholarship fund. For tickets or information call 320-629-5140.

OCT. 22 Fold ‘n’ fly an airplane Learn how to make awesome paper airplanes that will go the distance at the Rush City Public Library from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22. Kids in grades 2-5 are invited to learn the “art of folding,” and then fly their creations and win awards such as: Longest Hang-time, Farthest Flight and Hit the Mark. Parents are welcome to accompany children. Call 320358-3948 with any questions.

OCT. 23 ‘Fall Tea’ in Rush City The North Chisago Historical Society invites both men and women to a “Fall Tea” in Rush City on Sunday, Oct. 23, 12 p.m., at the Community Center on Jay Ave. A luncheon will be served, along with entertainment: “A Victorian Tea” by Jon and Rachel Bigelow, well-known local actors/vocalists. Tickets are limited and may be purchased at Val’s Hair Studio and Unity Bank, or call 320-396-2676.

OCT. 25 Annual Chamber banquet The Pine City Chamber of Commerce will host their annual banquet on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at the Pine City American Legion. The “Casino Night” themed event begins with social hour at 5 p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m. is followed by a short program including the “2016 STAR Awards.” Reservations are requested by Oct. 20. Tickets are available at the C.O.C. office, or register online at pinecitychamber.com.

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MEETINGS THURSDAY 10/13 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

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

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

SATURDAY 10/15 Model RR club: Askov, 10 a.m., Pine County History Museum SUNDAY 10/16 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m.

MONDAY 10/17 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m.

AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church TUESDAY 10/18 Pine County Board: Pine City, Pine County Courthouse, 10 a.m.

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

WEDNESDAY 10/19 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Focus on Ability: 1:30 p.m., Chisago Co. Snr. Ctr., North Branch Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine City VFW Hall AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center

SENIOR DINING Oct. 17 - 21 Monday: Sloppy joe on a bun, oven fried potatoes, corn, krispie bar Tuesday: Oriental chow mein, rice, oriental vegetables, Mandarin oranges, fortune cookie Wednesday: Special of the Day Thursday: Liver & onions or hamburger patty with gravy, whipped potatoes with gravy, mixed vegetables, wheat bread, two-toned dessert Friday: Broccoli cheese quiche, oven roasted potatoes, peaches, breadstick, chocolate chip cookie Cost is $4.00 for people over 60 and $7.50 for under 60. No preregistration needed, except for special events. Call the Pine City Senior Center at 320-629-3024 between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Lourey responsible for MnSure To the Editor: It seems like we are most often helpless to do anything to correct or influence our direction as a country. We think, “What can one person do?”

I’m reminded of this when I read about the virtual collapse of our health care system. Only four years ago, Minnesota had a model health care system. Back in 1976, the Legislature had created the Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association (MCHA). It was designed to offer health coverage for the “hard to insure.” It worked very well for 38 years, until it was closed down in favor of, you guessed it, MnSure.

On the national level, we have former President Bill Clinton quoted as saying, “So you’ve got this crazy system where all of a sudden 25 million people have health care, and then the people who are out there busting it, sometimes 60 hours a week, wind up with their premiums doubled and their coverage cut in half. It’s the craziest thing in the world.”

Probably the most famous quote is President Obama. “The only thing we’re going to do is lower costs so that those cost savings are passed onto you. And we estimate we can cut the average family’s premium by about $2,500 per year.”

On the state level, this is a fiasco that Governor Dayton and the DFL created 100 percent without a single Republican vote. Our own state senator, Tony Lourey, was the chief proponent of this law in the Legislature. He should be held accountable and be made to get health insurance like the average folks he pretends to serve.

Do one positive thing this election. Vote to hold at least one person accountable for wrecking a good Minnesota health care system and replacing it with the fiasco known as MnSure. Do not reward Tony Lourey for this disaster.

Judy Soderstrom Mora

Jones hard worker, problem solver To the Editor: I’ve known Tom Jones for years. He’s worked on my house, and I consider him a good friend. I was a math teacher and an actuary, so in my world it’s all about numbers. And the numbers for some of the issues we face are not pretty: healthcare cost increases; seniors needing safe and affordable living situations; families struggling to find local employment; schools trying to provide excellent education with insufficient funding; rural counties trying to attract businesses when they only have bare-bones broadband access, to name a few.

This can all be handled, and it won’t take magic or “shifts” or “one time money.” It will take commitment and hard work because our district needs solutions.

We need legislators who aren’t part of the hyper-partisanship that we’ve seen over the past two years. Tom is a hard worker and a problem solver. He’ll step past the gridlock and give the attention to the issues that our rural district cares about.

Marv Matthews Ogilvie

Nolan has served 8th District well To the Editor: “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.

Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”

State, national candidates could take a cue from Pine City voters It makes me glad – and proud – that most of the letters to the editor submitted to the Pioneer so far this year have been civil and thoughtful, discussing the local candidates’ qualifications and the issues that face our area.

I sure wish the candidates involved in some of the state and national races would take that same approach, instead of resorting to this ugly cycle of personal Editor’s vicious, attacks. We’re facSoapbox ing real problems, and we need to be Mike figuring out ways to deal with them.

Gainor I’m not naive enough to think that there isn’t going to be a certain amount of finger-pointing and name-calling in an election, but we’re better than this.

The Nov. 8 general election is just around the corner, not a moment too soon – and as in every election cycle we have a few rules regarding the submission of letters to the editor in the weeks before the election.

• The last issue in which we will run letters critical of a candidate is Oct. 20 – next week’s issue – with a deadline of 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct.

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And, it’s worth reiterating our guidelines for letters in general.

• Letters to the editor are limited to 500 words.

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Statements of fact which cannot be confirmed by Pioneer staff may be removed, or the writer asked for proof of their accuracy.

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• All letters are subject to editing, and the Pioneer reserves the right to print or not to print any letter.

The Oct. 27 issue will be our campaign guide, with questions and answers from the candidates in our local elections. We hope this will give readers a better insight into

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LETTERS: Writers discuss election, experiences FROM PAGE 4

The last part of the poem by Emma Lazarus on the plaque on the Statue of Liberty. This is what the United States of America is built on, the belief that everyone should have the opportunity to breathe free and make a better life for their children. We are fortunate to have had ancestors who were able to make their way to this country.

Now, ads claiming Rick Nolan is letting terrorists into the country create fear, divisiveness, mistrust, and are false. Any Muslims gaining entry into the U.S. (including the very few coming to Minnesota) are carefully vetted; it is a long complicated process.

And try to imagine what those refugees are fleeing from. Instead of taking political ads at face value, check Rick Nolan’s voting record, he has spent years committed to representing all the people of the 8th District.

My husband, a Vietnam veteran, receives services from the Veteran’s Administration, a program that was woefully lacking until about six years ago. Nolan helped improve those services. He will continue to insist that members of Congress work together to improve jobs, education, health care, our infrastructure for all of us.

Liane Heupel Mora

Scouts offer great experiences To the Editor: Whenever I see a Scout uniform, I am brought back to the 1950s when I was a teen and in Boy Scouts in Pine City’s Troop 188.

That was very good training for my future.

Besides learning about what the ranks accomplished, the merit badges helped in knowledge and abilities. The troops learned to work together for the benefit of all.

Camping and canoeing were definitely the highlight of my summer recreation. The canoe race down the Snake River at fair time drew many competitors.

A very few of us attempted winter survival skills. We survived. This was the era of very cold winters. Both times it got down to 30 below zero. One time we had a stove in

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the wall tent and caused a fire to burn the tent. Nobody was injured.

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To the Editor: I serve as the Ranking Member of I had a remarkable experience while the Antitrust Subcommittee, and I walking down the road last night close to take seriously my responsibility to home. provide oversight and ensure antiThere was a group of people around a trust laws are vigorously enforced campfire. I asked if I could come up and to protect competition. Recently, meet them. They said, “Come on up,� and I along with Chairman Chuck Grassmet about 10 folks. ley, I led a hearing in the Senate We talked and made friends with each Judiciary Committee to examine other. I became real friends with these real the impact of these potential seed people. The men and women were gracious industry consolidations on farmers and fun-loving. It reaffirmed my belief and and consumers. trust in humanity.

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

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CHAMBER ANNUAL BANQUET A reminder to our members… this year’s Annual Banquet includes the opportunity to nominate a member of your staff or a team of employees for this year’s STAR Awards. Information was sent to all members, but if you missed the letter, we’d be happy to get the information re-sent. Deadline for submission is Monday, October 17. Business and industry cannot survive without employees who are talented, dedicated and committed to their work. We want to take this opportunity to highlight those employees that are working so diligently on behalf of our member businesses. As an employer, we ask that you take a moment to reflect on the importance of your employees. Take another moment to commit to selecting one of them as your nominee for the Employee of the Year or for larger companies, perhaps you want to recognize a Team of the Year. Then join us for an evening to see the excitement and pride your nomination creates for them.

For just the price of a dinner ticket, you can enjoy their proud evening of recognition.

Visit our Community Calendar at www.pinecitychamber.com for community events information for Pine City & our members.

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

After the successful launch last year of additional activities to celebrate the holiday season, the Chamber has plans to continue the Holiday Madness festival for the first Saturday in December again this year. Save the date and stay tuned to the Chamber website and facebook page for updated information as more events are announced.

Local businesses & organizations are encouraged to start working on their entry into the Winter Parade. Registration for the parade is FREE and will open on November 1. Prizes for the best decorated float will be awarded again this year.

Residents and Business locations can also take part in the Holiday Lights Display this year. Watch for more details next month on how to register your location for the list. Prizes for the best residential lighting display and the best storefront business display will be awarded.

BUSINESS VISIT: Gahler Investment Group Last month the Chamber visited with Gahler Investment Group owners and staff - Tom Gahler, Bob Root and Missy Furber. Gahler Investment Group is an independent financial advisory firm that takes a team approach in helping their clients to achieve their financial goals with confidence. A team of financial advisors with over 55 years of combined experience in the banking and investment industry and one that is committed to providing outstanding customer service with individualized attention.

For more information contact: Gahler Investment Group 1015 Hillside Avenue SW, Suite 4 • Phone: 320.629.7713

Bonnie Menigo, Director (Individual Member) Robert Musgrove, Director (Pine County Economic Development Office) Butch Nicoll, Director (Nicoll’s Café) Julie Stevens, Director (Stearns Bank) Dan Washburn (Anytime Fitness) Jackie Crawford (Student Director, PCHS) Alicia Freeman (Student Director, PCHS) Open Position (Student Director, PTCC)

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Dragons wrap up stellar season with two more wins

BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

It’s been a banner year for girls tennis in Pine City, and the team just wrapped up their regular season by adding two more wins to a stellar 15-1 resume. Pine City cruised through their final two matches this past week and appear ready for postseason play to begin.

Pine City 7, Duluth Marshall 0 Played on Monday, Oct. 3, Pine City dominated from the outset. The four singles matches lost a total of three games and controlled the action.

“The Dragons showed up with a purpose today,” said head coach Rick Engelstad. “They played very well from top to bottom. Good time of the year to do so with playoffs starting next week.

They each played very solid and smart tennis.

Doubles played very well also; they were closing off the net very well.”

At first singles, Natalie Cahill was victorious (6-1, 6-0), and her teammates followed suit as Lydia Adams (6-0, 6-0), Anna Miller (6-1, 6-0) and Katie Miller (6-0, 6-1) all cruised to easy victories.

Doubles pairings of Raven Rarick and Alison

Brown (6-1, 7-5), Caitlyn Furber and Melinda Rydberg (6-2, 6-1), and Emily Carpenter and Elizabeth Cahill (6-0, 6-0) were just as dominant. Rachel Johnson and Lindsay Miller also picked up a victory (8-0).

On Thursday, Oct. 6, Pine City was also victorious, this time taking down the Gobblers.

Pine City 5, Aitkin 2 “That is a very good win over a talented and scrappy Aitkin team,” said Engelstad. “This was our Senior Night, so it was really special to get a win on the night dedicated to the five ladies who have put in a lot of years on the Dragon tennis team.”

Those seniors include Natalie Cahill, Furber, Anna Miller, Rarick and Rydberg.

“What a wonderful group of senior leaders,” Engelstad added. “I have been very blessed to have these young ladies as Dragon tennis players.

They each have lived up to the tradition.”

All five seniors were on the winning side of their matches on the day too, which seemed fitting. The Dragons won at first singles with Natalie Cahill (6-0, 6-1) dominating from the beginning. At second

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Pine City cruised through their final two matches this past week and appear ready for postseason play to begin.

singles Anna Miller (6-4, 6-1) got rolling and finished her match off well.

Rarick again teamed with Brown for an impressive win at second

doubles (6-3, 6-1), while Furber and Rydberg (6-4, 6-1) provided one another with great opportunities to finish points in their win. Carpenter and Eliz-

abeth Cahill also picked up a win at third doubles (6-0, 6-2). Rachel Johnson and Lindsay Miller were also winners (6-2, 6-2).

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Football team gets frostbit by Eskomos

BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

A week after picking up an exhilarating win on the road at Moose Lake/Willow River, the Dragons were unable to recapture the magic at Esko. Playing in their sixth game of the season, Pine City moved the ball effectively but all too often made costly mistakes that proved difficult to overcome.

Esko 34, Pine City 12 The Eskomos entered this contest still hungry for their first win of the season, and that tenacity came through on a night that was their homecoming. The game was scheduled for a 5 p.m. start as a result, and it seemed like the Dragons just didn’t come ready to play early in the ballgame.

“The five o’clock start was early and playing on turf, but

those are excuses,” said Dragons head coach Jared Polzine.

“I hate excuses. But I told our captains before the game that we looked flat. We had a great week of practice, we had a great week as a team, but I knew on the bus ride up that the guys weren’t mentally focused. If we could bottle up what we had against Moose and open that up every Friday night, we’d be a heck of a good football team.

We played such a clean game the week before and then to have this happen a week later was disheartening.”

After giving up a rushing touchdown to fall behind 7-0 in the first quarter, a costly fumble by the Dragons gave the Eskomos the ball inside the one yard line. Pine City tried to stiffen defensively, and played well on that side of the ball for much of the night, but couldn’t hold the Eskomos out

of the endzone in this case and trailed 14-0.

“They had those two really quick scores,” recalled Polzine, “and we didn’t quite recover from that. This game was a lot like the Aitkin game; we just made too many mistakes.

We turned the ball over, we would drive it inside the 10 and couldn’t put it away, we gave up a kick return for a touchdown, too many mistakes that really hurt you.”

The Dragons did show an ability to move the ball in this contest, out-gaining Esko 303231 in total yards, and running an astounding 82 offensive plays. Pine City had 15 first downs in the game to Esko’s nine, but the Dragons’ wounds were self-inflicted and too numerous to overcome.

“We really moved the ball; we didn’t throw it particularly well, but the only thing

that was stopping us was ourselves,” said Polzine. “We looked like we were going to score and we fumbled inside the five just before halftime.

We just didn’t play well enough to win. It wasn’t a matter of effort, it was execution. The focus and execution on our part was definitely lacking.”

Junior running back Jake Lunceford was again the main cog in the Dragons’ attack offensively, scoring both of Pine City’s touchdowns on the night and finishing with a teamhigh 66 yards rushing on 14 attempts. Aaron Pulkrabek added 39 yards on 10 carries.

Lunceford scored a touchdown in the first quarter to cut the deficit to 14-6, but moments later the Dragons gave up a 64-yard TD pass and the Eskomos regained control. After a fourth Esko touchdown in the second quarter, Pine City

trailed 28-6 at the break.

“They were definitely up for the game,” said Polzine. “We talked about it in practice; it was their homecoming, they were honoring their former head coach with eight State appearances before the game, and they were winless. They came ready to play. They had some great playmakers on O and some stud linebackers on D who could just track us down, and they made plays.”

Pine City didn’t fold up tent at halftime though, and played the Eskomos to a scoreless tie in the third quarter. The Dragons scored their second touchdown of the game in the fourth quarter, but once again gave up a big play immediately following as Esko returned the ensuing kickoff for a score to make it 34-12.

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The Pine City High School Theater Program is set to present a beloved classic children’s story to Pine City audiences this November.

“Anne of Green Gables” tells the story of Anne Shirley, an 11-year-old orphan girl who is accidentally sent to the wrong adoptive couple in a small Nova Scotia farm community. However, she and her new family soon grow close, and Anne experiences many adventures while making a home for herself in her new town.

The story, based on the 1908 novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery, has been dramatized by Joseph Robinette, with Becky Schueller directing.

“Growing up, I was a total bookworm,” Schueller said. “My mom used to come in after midnight and find me curled up with a flashlight and a book. I love that this show gives me another chance to bring one of my favorite pieces of literature to life on the stage.

It’s also an opportunity for the students to read more about a real place and research the time period to better develop their characters.”

“Anne of Green Gables” will be performed at the Pine City High School Performing Arts Center on Friday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m.

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Running at the Becker Invitational on Tuesday, Oct. 4, the Pine City Dragons cross-country team saw some stiff competition and held up well. The Dragons have battled various injuries and illnesses throughout the season but seem to run with purpose and perform admirably each time out.

“We go to Becker to see bigger, different schools,” said Dragons head coach

Jared Clementson. “It was very windy and the course seemed to produce slower than normal times for all.”

Pine City’s girls team placed fifth out of 11 complete teams with a total of 139 points in a competitive field. St. Cloud Tech won with 70 points.

Ashli Webster (22:34) continued to run well, and was Pine City’s top finisher in 20th. Grace Langmade (22:58) had a breakout race for the season and came in 26th.

Alaina Steele (23:00), Lily

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“I think we played better in the second half defensively, only gave up the one score and that was on special teams right after we had scored, so that hurt a little bit,” Polzine said. “We played well on defense at times throughout the game but they had some playmakers. On the one long TD pass, their guy was just better than our guy. We didn’t have any blown coverages, but they made a big play. We couldn’t come up with the play when we needed it, and they did.”

After back-to-back road games, Pine City will now return home to play their final two home games in a six-day span. With upcoming meetings against Crosby-Ironton on Oct. 14 and Grand Rapids on Oct.

19, Pine City’s regular season is nearing its end.

“It will be nice to be back at home,” said Polzine. “We can’t complain too much about our travel this year, most games have been pretty close, but we love being home and playing in front of the home crowd.

It’s especially nice the following week on a short week before MEA. Friday night is our Tackle Cancer night and we sold 230 T-shirts to raise money for the cause. It’s also FLAAA appreciation night and halftime entertainment will be some flag football (elementary school ages). The following week will be against Grand Rapids, and that’s Parents Night.”

Wilson (23:16), and Alexis Thieman (23:24) were Pine City’s final three scorers in 27th, 32nd and 34th. Aaleaha Thieman (24:52) was the Dragons’ final varsity finisher as Marin Foss started the race but needed to pull out just after the halfway point.

The Dragons boys team placed a solid fourth out of 11 teams with a total of 127 points in a field that featured many talented athletes. Mora won with 21 points and AA teams St. Cloud Tech and Big

Lake placed second and third.

Eli Grubbs had one of his best races of the season for Pine City, coming in seventh in a time of 17:59. Tommy Ryan (18:14) also had a great race and finished ninth after making a push to pass six or seven runners in the last mile. Nate Webster (19:06) came in 28th with Noah Miller (19:35) and Derek Clementson (19:38) not far behind, coming in 41st and 42nd. TJ Rank (20:55) and Remington Steele (21:17) had tough

races but coach Clementson said he hopes to see them in top form in meets to come.

Jake Adams (20:51) and Nick Stolp (20:55) placed 31st and 33rd in the boys JV race. Kaylee Prihoda (25:32) and Jill Tomczyk (25:37) were the Dragons’ top JV girls, coming in seventh and 11th.

The Dragons run again in Mora on Tuesday, Oct. 11 in what will be the team’s final regular season meet. Pine City will then host the Great River Conference meet

on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at the Pine City Country Club starting at 3:15 p.m. That day, the girls varsity race starts at 4:05 p.m. and the boys varsity race starts at 4:40 p.m. Both Pine City’s girls and boys are ranked first in the conference.

The Dragons girls are looking for their seventh consecutive GRC Championship and the boys will be looking for their fourth in a row.

The Section 5A meet will be held on Thursday, Oct. 27 at the Milaca golf course.

GAME PREVIEW Dragons vs. Rangers Game can be heard on AM 1350 WCMP

BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Matchup: Crosby-Ironton (42) at Pine City Dragons (1-5) Date/Time: Friday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. in Pine City Game preview: Pine City will have its hands full with trying to stop quarterback Noah Gindorf, a senior who has committed to playing NCAA Division 1 college football next year at NDSU. Gindorf is large in stature and extremely hard to tackle. He set the school’s single-game rushing record

earlier this season, gaining 280 yards in an eye-popping performance. The offense is based around his rushing with lots of zone reads, quarterback iso runs, and outright QB keepers in the playbook. Senior running back Jake Larson is also a talented player the Dragons will have to keep under wraps.

The Rangers are coming in off of an impressive comeback victory over Moose Lake/Willow River. A week ago they trailed the rebels 36-18 in the third quarter before storming back to win 37-36.

Pine City have played some entertaining games in recent years, including a 28-26 win for the Rangers last year, and a 30-28 win for Pine City back in 2013. The Dragons are 3-3 against the Rangers since 2010.

Quote from the coach: “Gindorf is a beast,” said Dragons head coach Jared Polzine. “He throws the ball well too, but they will be focused on getting the ball in his hands and letting him run. We watched a drive against Moose where he broke 12 tackles in one drive. Tackling him is not an easy task.”

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Pine Citians awoke Saturday morning to find old man winter flexing his muscles with a preview of what he’ll be offering us as quite a steady diet here before very many weeks go by.

Harold Metcalf, Pine City, was elected to a three-year term on the Grindstone Lake Bible camp board.

An explosion and fire did heavy damage to the Braham Bowling Alley this past Sunday. Fortunately no one was injured. The explosion lifted one corner of the roof.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Vacinek were feted on their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by their children.

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Pine City is seeking funds from local service organizations to pay for a plan to revamp Voyageur Park.

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The U. S. Air Force announces the retirement of Lt. Col. Donald J. Kluck after 29 years of service. He is the son of Anthony and Margaret Kluck, Brook Park.

It was like the Fourth of July for the Pine City Dragons offense against North Branch. The Dragons’ explosive attack allowed Pine City to come away with a 41-27 victory against the Vikings.

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Pages were Derek Prokott and Holly Guerin. Ryley Hall was crown bearer and Holly Emslander flower girl. Trumpeters were Glenna Carlson, John Kleppe, Trevor McNally and Tom Miche’.

The Pine Area Lions presented awards to members who have Years made outstanding contributions to the club.

Ago Lion Darlene Pavek received the Helen Keller Donna award, Sally NowlHeath ing the Melvin Jones award and Lynn Olson the Hearing award.

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Fire shut down one of the biggest dairy farms in Pine County when it destroyed the milking barns of Kurt and Jody Kruse. According to Fire Chief Cary Rootkie, the main barn was fully involved when firefighters arrived, making it impossible to enter the building.

The crew was able to enter an addition to the main barn and did rescue some cattle. Although some animals were freed from the burning barn, most were affected by the intense smoke and had to be shipped for slaughter. Kruses lost 115 head of cattle as a result of the fire.

Autumn produces some natural oddities, like a giant puffball or toadstool.

Robert Surdy found it just north of Julia Hermann’s house on northeast 5th avenue in Pine City. He says he’s picked a lot of mushrooms in his life, but he’s never seen one so big.

Retired pharmacist Henry Kyllo fills his prescription for relaxation by doing intricate counted cross stitch pictures.

He started doing hook rugs, working until he mastered large, challenging patterns. Kyllo then moved to counted cross stitch, and his skill earned him many county and state fair ribbons.

Three students from Pine City have received scholarships at the College of St. Benedict: Janine Mettling, daughter of Paul and Mavis Mettling, Melissa Auers, daughter of Evangeline Auers, and

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At the meeting of the county commissioners held last week, Frank P. Gottry of this city was appointed county coroner to fill out the unexpired term of Dr. A. L. Arends who has left the county and has taken up residence in Cambridge.

Undefeated Pine City turned loose a quartet of devastating backs Friday and crushed the Rush City Aces to the tune of 19-0.

At a quiet ceremony on Oct. 11 at Trinity Lutheran parsonage in Duluth, Miss Leona Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Johnson, became the bride of Mr. Raymond Erickson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Erickson.

Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Peterson are the proud parents of a seven pound baby girl born Oct. 10.

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Local teachers enjoyed a wiener roast at Devils Lake one evening last week.

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E. A. Moe, local butter-maker, had a front wheel torn off his car when a car from Brook Park ran into him. A couple of fenders were smashed too. The accident happened near the old Clark farm on state road.

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BARNARD: Cult leader pleads guilty to two counts of sexual abuse of minors FROM PAGE 1

If the case had gone to trial, both of the victims would have been called to the witness stand and asked to re-live their abuse in the courtroom. Addressing the court, Pine County Attorney Reese Frederickson said that he had discussed the proposed plea bargain with the two victims before accepting the deal.

“Both victims approve of the sentence,” Frederickson said.

In blue sweatshirt and sweatpants, with manacled wrists and ankles, Barnard looked less emaciated than when he first was incarcerated in Pine County Jail on June 18.

Barnard’s attorney, David Risk, asked Barnard if he had sex with the 15-year-olds, if he was in his 40s at the time, and if this happened multiple times over a period of years.

Each time, Barnard answered: “Yes.” SHEPHERD’S CAMP As reported previously in the

Pioneer, in 2000 Barnard took over a large camp site near Finlayson, where he installed a church he called River Road Fellowship and brought in followers from across the United States.

In July 2000, Barnard set up a group of young females who were referred to as “Alamoth” or “the Maidens Group.” One girl – who would later witness against Barnard – was invited to join Alamoth and live at a separate dwelling on the property called the Lodge. She and her father thought that this was a summer camp and she decided to go. She was 13. She would stay in Shepherd’s Camp for the next eight years.

Nine other females, ages 12 to 24, also moved to Shepherd’s Camp that July. Barnard taught them that he represented Jesus Christ to them. Barnard moved into the Lodge. He told the congregation he was dedicating himself to God. Over the following years he sexually abused his victims multiple times.

CHARGES, MANHUNT AND ARREST When some adult members began questioning his actions Barnard moved his family and the church to the state of Washington. A number of his followers, including Maidens, left with him in 2009.

A young woman who had been Barnard’s victim first reported her story to the Pine County Sheriff’s Office in 2012, and the investigation began. A second witness also came forward with a similar story of being repeatedly sexually abused as a teen

by Barnard.

Once charges were filed against Barnard in 2014, it set off a national and international manhunt, but attempts to find and arrest him in Washington state – where he and his followers moved in 2009 – came up empty.

The hunt for Barnard intensified in November 2014 when the U.S. Marshals Service added him to its 15 Most Wanted fugitive list and offered a $25,000 reward. At that time, the U.S. Marshals reported that Bar-

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nard may have left the country.

RETURN TO PINE COUNTY Barnard was arrested in Brazil on Feb. 27, 2015. Through the Brazilian court system he at first fought attempts to extradite him back to the United States. At that time, Frederickson said that extradition may take up to three years.

According to Brazilian news reports, Barnard was placed in the intensive care unit of a regional hospital on Nov. 13, 2015, after a suicide attempt. Following that incident, Barnard began to negotiate terms of extradition, leading to his return to Pine County on June 18.

Barnard’s sentencing hearing is set for Friday, Oct. 28 at 1:30 p.m.

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funds are those unspent dollars which aren’t assigned to a specific fund and carried over each year. The intention was to end the board’s involvement and the members’ yearly contributions. At that time, the board discussed their role of public relations and promoting the passenger rail plan.

The proposed 2017 budget presented to the NLX board would substantially increase the members’ dues, and would include the remaining unreserved funds of $18,000 for a total budget of $126,000.

Lobbying and advertising portions of the budget stayed the same as the 2016 budget. Cuts came in administration.

Ken Buehler, chairman of the NLX technical advisory committee, said what they’ve proposed is a “subsistence budget. Lobbying has been cut to the bare bones and reserves have been depleted to nothing.”

He said the board would need the additional money in the budget to “go after the 80 percent,” because other states are competing for it. Buehler’s comment concerns the federal government’s expected 80 percent funding for the total NLX project. The remaining percentage is expected to come from the State of Minnesota. At this time, the proposed NLX project after cutting back the speed, double-tracking, high-speed crossings and cutting the number of round trips to four, sits at $500 million to $600 million, down from $1 billion.

‘I ... move that Alliance staff prepare a range of options for how to move forward, ranging from mothballing the whole project to ‘full speed ahead because the money is available.’’

Linda Higgins Hennepin County Commissioner

‘We can see the finish line ... I think it’s the wrong approach.

We should increase the budget, outreach, social media…’

Leonard Bonander NLX Supporter Hennepin County Commissioner Linda Higgins asked to amend the budget motion. She said there would be no government transportation bonding in 2017 and didn’t know where NLX Alliance would go from there.

Her written amendment was delivered to the board. It stated, “I move that we pass a $93,000 budget for 2017 that does not increase the contribution from funding partners. I further move that we authorize spending for six months, with the other half being available for expenditure at the discretion of the board after we determine in what form the Alliance will continue past July 1, 2017. I further move that Alliance staff prepare a range of options for how to move forward, ranging from mothballing the whole project to ‘full speed ahead because the money is

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Quincy said, Minneapolis is conscious of NLX’s efforts but interest is fading. He said there needs to be more communication, not just between staff, but should include NLX members.

Raukar explained that the Alliance has a huge commitment having spent $10 million since its inception in 2007.

“I hope this would not be perceived as a dark cloud,” he said.

He suggested the Alliance look at public/private partnerships and the ‘five-percenters.’ By this he meant private rail ownership combined with taxpayer support, and the five percent of the country which has most of the wealth.

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the Alliance, commented about his disappointment with the amendment made

by Higgins of Hennepin County. “When we can see the finish line. There’s the finish line we can just idle back. I think it’s the wrong approach. I think we should increase the budget, outreach, social media…”

“Hennepin County,” he added, “you have a bigger budget than North Dakota.”

The Alliance board approved the amended budget.

Manzoline reported that the Alliance will continue through the planned stages of the rail project with railroad crossing improvements and closings next on the schedule.

NLX Alliance will host open houses in Hinckley, Askov, Cambridge and Superior, Wisconsin to discuss grade crossings.

Hinckley’s open house will be the first.

Two Pine County railroad crossing are being considered for closing. The open house will be held at Hinckley-Finlayson High School, Oct. 18, from 5-7 p.m.

NLX members present were Linda Higgins – Hennepin County Commissioner, Steve Raukar – St. Louis County Commissioner, John Quincy – Minneapolis Council Member and Elissa Hansen – Duluth Council Member. There were no representatives from Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and Cambridge. Pine County Commissioner Steve Chaffee represented Pine County at the meeting as a non-paying member.

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PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Oct. 3 - 9 Theft, burglary, vandalism

Oct. 3, 1:03 p.m., report of fraud, Cherry Rd., Pine City Twp. east.

Oct. 3, 1:04 p.m., report of property damage, Main St., Pine City south.

Oct. 5, 1:15 p.m., report of property damage, 3rd Ave., Pine City south.

Oct. 5, 4:02 p.m., report of property damage/hit and run, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south.

Oct. 6, 2:56 p.m., report of vehicle theft/ attempt, Rice Rd., Brook Park Twp. Oct. 6, 4:42 p.m., report of property damage, Henriette Rd./I-35, Pokegama Twp. east.

Oct. 6, 4:44 p.m., report of fraud, Westchester Dr., Pine City north.

Oct. 8, 2:20 p.m., report of driveoffs, 13th St., Pine City south.

Oct. 9, 5:57 p.m., report of property damage, State Hwy. 70, Royalton Twp. Oct. 9, 9:40 p.m., report of burglary, Henriette Rd./State Hwy. 107, Henriette.

Miscellaneous

Oct. 3, 6:38 a.m., report of parking problem, Cross Lake Rd./Pearl St., Pine City south.

Oct. 3, 8:35 a.m., report of suspicious activity, 10th St., Pine City south.

Oct. 3, 7:44 p.m., report of domestic, Deer Dr., Pine City north.

Oct. 3, 8:08 a.m., report of suspicious activity, Edgewater Rd./Airport Rd., Pine City north.

Oct. 4, 11:25 p.m., report of crank 911 calls, Forest Blvd., Rock Creek west.

Oct. 5, 1:30 p.m., report of disturbance, Main St., Pine City north.

Oct. 5, 6:44 p.m., report of suspicious activity, St. Croix Rd./Freedom Rd., Pine City south.

Oct. 6, 4:29 a.m., report of suspicious activity, Main St., Pine City south.

Oct. 6, 7:00 p.m., report of suspicious activity, Birchwood Trl., Pine City Twp. east.

Oct. 7, 4:30 p.m., report of suspicious activity, Highview Loop/Link Dr., Pine City south.

Oct. 7, 7:43 p.m., report of suspicious activity, Edgewater Rd., Pokegama Twp. east.

Oct. 8, 9:33 p.m., report of sounds of shots, Edgewater Rd., Pokegama Twp. east.

Oct. 9, 12:06 p.m., report of trespass, Tigua Rd./Pokegama Lake Rd., Pokegama Twp. west.

Oct. 9, 12:33 p.m., report of harassment, State Hwy. 70, Rock Creek west.

Oct. 9, 9:05 p.m., report of crank 911 calls, St. Croix Rd./Milburn Rd., Pine City Twp. east.

Fires and accidents

Oct. 8, 1:02 p.m., report of personal injury, State Hwy. 70/Croix Ln., Rock Creek east.

Oct. 9, 3:47 p.m., report of vehicle fire, State Hwy. 23, Brook Park Twp.

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Oct. 3, Megan Dale Jerry, awaiting trial/ court, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degreeposs...; remand-hold, drugs- 4th degreesale- schedul...; burglary- 2nd degreeres- forced- unknown...

Oct. 3, Jordan James Odegard, warrant, remand-hold, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedu...; remand-bail, assaultdomestic assault- GM, misd... domestic assault- by strangulation...

Oct. 3, Nicholas Alan Rasmussen, warrant, under sentence, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree- alcohol conc over...

Oct. 3, Edward August Leoso, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable cause, domestic abuse no contact order... traffic- DWI- 4th degree drive while impaired, driver’s license- driving without... disturb- interfere with 911 call, assaultdomestic assault- misd... Released Oct. 7.

Oct. 3, Dylan Adrian Day, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degree- poss... 5th degreeposs- marijuana. Released Oct. 5.

Oct. 3, Crystal Amber Martin, hold for other agency, theft- poss- shoplifting gear. Released Oct. 4.

Oct. 3, Denny Arnold Martin, Pine County warrant, under sentence, no days- sent com, theft- by swindle. Released Oct. 4.

Oct. 3, Jennifer Lee Martineau, hold for other agency, theft- $500 or less- M... contempt of court- fail to pay ord... drugs- 5th degree- poss/procure/control... Released Oct. 3.

Oct. 4, Tyler Micheal Scardina, warrant, under sentence, theft- $500 or less- M...; terroristic threats- reckless disreg...

Oct. 5, Marcus Christopher Huff, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, assault- terroristic threats- BB gun- cau...; trafficDUI- 2nd degree driving...

Oct. 5, Leslie Andrew Alan Lande Jr., under sentence, assault- domestic assaultmisd., obstruct legal process- interfere...

Oct. 5, Nakota James Benjamin, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, assault1st degree- great bodily harm- unk... Released Oct. 7.

Oct. 5, Kenneth Dean Schwartz, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-bail, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree- alcohol conc over... Released Oct. 7.

Oct. 5, Susan Annn Bartheidel, warrant, Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degreepossess sche...; under sentence, drugs5th degree- poss- marijuana. Released Oct. 6.

Oct. 5, Ronald Wayne Booth Jr., Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, domestic abuse no contact order... criminal damage property- 4th degree, disturbdisorderly conduct... assault- domestic assault- misd... govt- obstruct legal process- inter... Released Oct. 6.

Oct. 5, Alice Diane Whim, warrant, probation/parole violation, theft- take/use/ transfer movable...; hold for other agency, theft- take/drive motor vehicle-no...

Released Oct. 6.

Oct. 5, Dominic Refugio Zaccardi, remand-bail, traffic- driving after revocation, stolen property- receive- other property- $2... Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degree- possess sche... fleeing police officer in motor ... stolen propertyposs- unknown property- $25...fleeing police officer. Released Oct. 6.

Oct. 5, Jeffrey Loren Davis, book and release, summons, assault- 5th degreecommits- attempts or th...; disturb- disorderly conduct. Released Oct. 5.

Oct. 5, Kevin Francis Eicher Jr., book and release, summons, assault- 5th degreecommits- attempts or th...; disturb- disorderly conduct. Released Oct. 5.

Oct. 6, Alexandra Jean Feidt, warrant, remand-bail, govt- obstruct legal processno forc...

Oct. 6, Danielle Marie Kuettel, under sentence, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1...

Oct. 6, Zachary Kenneth Tepsa, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, probation violation-Fe...; fugitive from justice

from other st...

Oct. 6, Willard Thomas Voight, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, forgery- use false writing- identific...; remand-hold, fugitive from justice from other st...; remand-bail, forgery- offer or pass counterfeited... theft- take/use/ transfer movable pro... theft- by swindle.

Oct. 6, Deloris Mary Gibbs, hold for other agency, theft- $500 or less- M... Released Oct. 7.

Oct. 6, Patrick James Kordiak, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable cause, pre-trial violation, drivers’ licenses- driving restr... Released Oct. 7.

Oct. 6, Ridge Donovan Mosay, Pine County warrant, stolen property- receive- other property $2... drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule...; under sentence, stolen property- poss- other property- $501... drugs- 5th degree- poss/procure/control... Released Oct. 7.

Oct. 6, Lindsey Marie Benjamin, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, trespassreturn to property withi... Released Oct. 6.

Oct. 6, David William Brown, book and release, summons, burglary- 2nd degreeres- no force- unknown... 3rd degree- non res- no force- day... Released Oct. 6.

Oct. 6, Corrina Rae Davis, book and release, summons, theft- take/drive motor vehicle- no... Released Oct. 6.

Oct. 6, Zoey Marie Shaub, book and release, summons, theft- take/use/transfer movable... Released Oct. 6.

Oct. 6, Waylon James Snyder, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- driver’s license- driving after cancellationinimical to public safety. Released Oct. 6.

Oct. 6, Kelly Ann Tode, book and release, summons, fraud- financial trans card fraud. Released Oct. 6.

Oct. 7, Libby Leigh Boone, Pine County warrant, criminal damage property- 1st degree- $1001 and great...

Oct. 7, Michael Lee Gilliland, under sentence, arson- neg fire- property damage $2500 or mo...

Oct. 7, Kayla Ann Harmston, Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedu...; traffic- DUI- 2nd degree- refusal to submit to...

Oct. 7, Max Andrew Melhus, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- poss... stolen property- poss- other property- $501-$2...

Oct. 7, Branden Joseph Deose, under sentence, disorderly conduct- disturb an as... interfere with 911 call... Released Oct. 10.

Oct. 7, Brian James Desmedt, book and release, summons, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree- alcohol conc over... Released Oct. 7.

Oct. 9, Buster Brown Dunkley, Pine County warrant, govt- obstruct legal processinterfe... disorderly conduct- offensive/ abusiv... theft- take/use/transfer movable pro...

Oct. 9, Justan Joseph Kellogg, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, trespassingreturning after demand...

Oct. 9, Darryl Ray Moose, hold for other agency, criminal sexual conduct- registration of predatory offen...

Oct. 9, Trevor Javan Wimette, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DUI3rd degree driving wh...; weapon- carryunder influence alcohol...

Oct. 9, William Gary Gilbert, Pine County warrant, traffic- driver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released Oct. 9.

There have been 1,643 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2016.

THANK YOU

WEATHER Date 10/3 10/4 10/5 10/6 10/7 10/8 10/9

High 73° 73° 63° 59° 45° 52° 57°

Low 45° 54° 50° 37° 39° 32° 30°

Precipitation 0 .04" .43" .15" 0 0 0

A huge thank you to all who visited me, sent cards and all the prayers I received while I was a patient at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina where I endured a triple heart bypass successfully.

Also, thank you for the continued love and care given me while I had rehab at Ecumen in North Branch. Thanks to the staff and doctors there also.

Bless you all, Darlene Armstrong

Garden clean up, why not start now?

BY KARI HOLMBERG PINE COUNTY MASTER GARDENER

I welcome the bright spots of color on the flowers that are still blooming in my September garden.

They help to hide the entirely natural (but ugly) plant die down as our growing season approaches its end.

With so many weeks and weeks of sustained rain, our gardens and landscapes are growing bigger, floppier, and more rambling than usual.

For some of us plant diseases have been growing just as fast.

The differences between bacterial and fungal pathogens may be obvious and important to plant pathologists, but for me as a gardener, it is hard to tell the difference. Both are microscopic and most invade during wet weather. The symptoms that we see on the plants are often very similar and the practices that we can take to prevent or control them are also very similar.

Is there anything we can do once the plants are infected?

The answer is a little, but not much. The pathogens are, after all, deep in the plants’ internal tissues. That tissue can’t be “healed,” but sometimes you can slow down the spread on new growth. Up to 1/3 of plant Holmberg tissue can be removed to reduce the spread of a disease without affecting the crop.

Do fungicides work? Most fungicides available to home gardeners are “contact” fungicides (as opposed to “systemic”). Most must be applied at the first sign of the disease and cover the whole plant (top, bottom, stems) in order to provide a barrier to infection. For example, I have powdery mildew on my pumpkin vines right now. The best that I can do is to be prepared to spray my vines proactively for disease prevention next season.

Most plant diseases are caused by fungi. They develop overwintering structures that can attach themselves to dead plant tissue, hard surfaces, or just stay in the soil. Below are some recommendations that you can do now at clean-up and next spring at planting that will help your garden to stay healthy.

1. End of season. Clean up all plant debris. Compost healthy tissue. Diseased tissue should be thrown away, buried, burned or tilled under to expose it to soil bacteria. Since most pathogens are crop specific, rotate crops and crop families in your garden each year to cut down on re-infection the next growing season.

2. Beginning or end of season. Clean trellis, posts, cages, pots, tools, with a 10 percent bleach solution, or a household disinfectant. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water.

3. Inspect plants before you purchase. Buy plants and seeds from reputable dealers. (Bacterial pathogens can be transferred on infected seed).

Choose disease resistant varieties whenever possible.

4. Space plants to allow good airflow within your garden and the surrounding areas. (And keep this in mind if you are a fan of “interplanting” like I am). Remove the lower leaves and diseased plants, like tomatoes, as they become discolored and dry up.

5. Water the soil, not the plants. Use drip irrigation whenever possible to avoid splashing pathogens that may be in the soil onto plant tissue. Also use mulch to reduce splash.

6. Avoid working on plants when they are wet.

Most fungal and bacterial pathogens need wet conditions in order to infect plant tissue. Clean hands and tools often when working on diseased plants.

Do you regularly battle diseases like early blight on tomatoes like I do? Then plant tall, colorful zinnias in front to block your line of sight from those defoliated stems. However, in some years, that is the best that I can do.

For more information on plant pathogens, both general and specific, visit http://www.extension.umn. edu/garden.

Y d& Yard Garden Thymes Kari

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OBITUARIES

PINE CITY PIONEER

OCTOBER 13, 2016

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Kathryn ‘Kay’ Feist Kathryn “Kay” Feist passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, in Pine City at the home of her loving daughter Karen at the age of 78.

Kay was born on Feb. 25, 1938, to Ralph and Kathryn (Barnes) Kane in Oakes, North Dakota.

Kay graduated and received her Teacher’s Certificate from Valley City State College, formerly known as the Valley City State Teachers College in Valley City, North Dakota. It was at a college dance that she met her future husband, Arnold Feist. In 1959, Kay and Arnie were married in Oakes, North Dakota. Two years later Elizabeth “Beth” was born. She and Arnie loved music, dancing and later in life traveling together.

In 1965 the family moved to Pine City, Arnie was hired as one of the first teachers at the new Pine Area Vocational School, which is now Pine Technical and Community College. Their second daughter Karen was born in 1967.

Kay was employed with the Braham Elementary School District for thirty years. She worked as a teacher, librarian, and chapter one lead teacher until her retirement.

As a true librarian, Kay was an avid reader.

Throughout her adult life she enjoyed playing the piano and playing bridge with the ladies. For many years she was involved with the Pine City Women’s Lions Club and Red Hat Society. Her two grandchildren enhanced her life greatly; she loved being a grandmother.

Kay is survived by her daughters Elizabeth “Beth” (Scott) Streed of Medina and Karen Zmuda of Pine City; grandchildren Laurel and Aaron Streed of Medina; sister-in-law Beverly Townsend of California.

She is preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Kathryn Kane; her husband Arnold Feist and her brother Jim Kane.

There will be a Celebration of Kay’s life at 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, at the Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City. This is a time for family and friends to gather and share their love and memories of Kay. Funeral arrangements for Kathryn (Mrs. Arnie) Feist are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel; www.funeralandcremationservice.com.

Marlowe J. LaFave Marlowe James LaFave, age 64, passed away on Oct. 3, 2016, at the Golden Living Center in Rush City.

Marlowe was born on June 7, 1952, in Pine City, to George and Hazel (St. John) LaFave.

Marlowe worked most of his life as a landscaper

and Tiana Holetz, Ala and Robbie Hamilton, Mary, Julie and Chris Hicks; great-grandchildren: Curtis and Layla; sister Joan (Fred) Kimball of Billings, Montana; brothers Al (Linda) Reed of California, Don (Judy) Reed of South Carolina; sister-in-law Julie Reed of California; many nieces, nephews and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents Donald and Mary Reed, husband Joseph Holetz, daughter Dian Hicks and brother Bob Reed.

Monsignor Aleksander Suchan celebrated a Memorial Mass for Mary on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pine City.

Funeral arrangements for Mary (Mrs. Joseph) Holetz are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel; www.funeralandcremationservice.com.

IN MEMORY In loving memory of

Dianne Robillard Happy birthday to my Mom and best friend If roses grow in Heaven, Lord, please pick a bunch for me; Place them in my mother’s arms and tell her they’re from me.

Tell her I love and miss her, and when she turns to smile; Place a kiss upon her cheek, and hold

in the construction business.

Marlowe is survived by his children, Ronnie, Marlo Jane, Tony; his siblings, Lorelei, Bruce, Valerie, Ursula, Melissa; his father, George LaFave, Sr.; and his seven grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his mother, Hazel, and his brother, George Jr. A funeral service was held on Oct. 7, 2016, at 10 a.m. at the Aazhoomog Community Center (Lake Lena).

Arrangements by Tatting-Methven Funeral Home of Hinckley.

Mary ‘Molly’ Holetz Mary “Molly” Margaret Holetz passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis at the age of 80.

Mary is survived by her children: Matthew (Sheri) Holetz of Billings, Montana, Joseph Holetz of Laurel, Montana and Suzanne Hamilton of Ramsey, Minnesota; grandchildren: Kyle and Colin Holetz, Tyler

her for awhile.

Because remembering her is easy, I do it every day; But there is an ache within my heart, that will never go away.

I miss you so much!

Love you always and forever, Rocky, Cindy, Ray, Beth, Brian, Brittany and Ella

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

Church of Christ

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

Contact: Greg Douvier 320-420-1302

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

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

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

First Presbyterian Church 405 Main St. S., Pine City 320-629-3592 Rev. Rob Spahr www.firstprespinecity.org 9:15 a.m. Sunday School-all ages, 10:30 a.m. Worship Celebration Wednesday @ 6:15 p.m. Youth Group

Hinckley Seventh Day Adventist

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

7:30 p.m. Wed. Bible study, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Master Clubs for children ages 4 to 6th grade.

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

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

Fellowship lunch 1st and 3rd Saturday following services.

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

Hustletown Community Church

Living Water Fellowship

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.

Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Prayer 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Fellowship following Worship NOW THROUGH NOVEMBER 6: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Prayer for our Nation

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.

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 825 Golf Ave SW, Pine City 320-629-2985 Pastor Fred Hanson Sunday Services: 8 & 9:30 Thursday Service: 5:30 p.m.

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

Coffee and fellowship between services www.orlcpc.com

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

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible study at 7p.m.

Call for location www.southpinebaptist.com

Pine City Evangelical Free Church

Trinity Episcopal 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

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

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

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

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

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

Pomroy Chapel 2700 320th Ave., Brook Park A NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP For Special events &/or group studies call: 320-679-3925

South Pine Baptist Church formerly Trinity Baptist Fellowship

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

Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

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

Pastor Glen Kleppe 320-629-3683

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

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SUMMARY OF THE MINUTES OF THE PINE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING Regular Meeting - Tuesday, September 6, 2016 -10:00 a.m.

Pine County History Museum, 6333 H C Andersen Aile, Askov, Minnesota Chair Curt Rossow called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Present were Commissioners Steve Hallan, Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee and Matt Ludwig. Also present were County Attorney Reese Frederickson and County Administrator David Minke.

The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

Chair Rossow called for public comment.

Jerry Peterson, representing the Windemere Lakes Association, expressed the Association’s appreciation of the grant received for the treatment of milfoil in Sand and Sturgeon lakes.

Clair Strandlie, from Windemere Township/Windemere Lakes Association, stated that due to July’s rain event, a new channel will be in place in the southwest corner of the lake this fall. Mr. Strandlie asked for any assistance the county board could provide to assure its completion this fall.

Scott Swanson, Chairman of the Board of Harvest Christian School, stated the school is outgrowing its current facility and expressed an interest in the John Wright building as a new future location for their school.

Commissioner Hallan moved to approve the amended Agenda. Second

by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion carried 5-0.

Commissioner Chaffee moved to approve the Minutes of the August 16, 2016 County Board Meeting and Summary for publication. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0.

Commissioner Ludwig moved to approve the Minutes of the August 23, 2016 Special Meeting-Committee of the Whole (Budget). Second by Commissioner Hallan. Motion carried 5-0.

Commissioner Mohr moved to approve the Minutes of the August 30, 2016 Special Meeting-Committee of the Whole (Budget). Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0.

Minutes of Boards, Committees and Correspondence Pine County Land Surveyor Monthly Report – August 2016 Commissioner Ludwig moved to acknowledge the Minutes of Boards, Committees and Correspondence. Second by Commissioner Hallan. Motion carried 5-0.

Commissioner Chaffee moved to approve the amended Consent Agenda.

Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0.

Approve the Disbursements Journal Report, August 1, 2016 – August 31, 2016.

Approve Application for Exempt Permit for the NWTF Chapter, Pine County Thunderin’ Toms to conduct lawful Minnesota gambling on November 12, 2016 at Tank’s Tavern, 39109 State Hwy. 48, Hinckley.

Approve Application for Abatement for Melissa Rambo, 350 Johnson Avenue SE, C-3, Pine City.

Approve off-sale liquor license for Pokegama Mid Stop for the period of September 7, 2016 through August 31, 2017.

Approve tobacco license for a new establishment, Family Dollar, in Hinckley, October 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016.

Approve 3.2 temporary license for the Du’Quettes softball team for an event to be held September 17 and 18, 2016.

Approve Resolution 2016-53 for the repurchase of tax forfeited land in full

for William Paden.

Approve Resolution 2016-54 for the reinstatement of repurchase contract where less than 50% of the original repurchase contract amount has been paid for Linda Jampsa.

Accept $500 donation from the Rock Creek Pit Stop for the K-9 program.

Approve Assessment Agreement with Kettle River Township and revised Assessment Agreement with the City of Pine City.

Approve contract between Health and Human Services and Nancy Pilger for guardianship services.

Authorize the hiring of Kristen Schroeder, Social Worker, effective September 7, 2016, $23.21 per hour, C42, Step 3.

Authorize the hiring of Noelle McDeid, Social Worker, effective September 12, 2016, $20.74 per hour, C42, Step 1.

Authorize the hiring of Marjanae Zerehi, Social Worker, effective September 19, 2016, $20.74 per hour, C42, Step 1.

Approve County Commissioners, County Administrator David Minke, and Probation Director Terry Fawcett to attend the AMC Fall Policy Conference.

Registration: $150 per attendee; Lodging: $114 plus tax per night.

Approve Kelly Schroeder, County Assessor, to attend the MAAO’s Fall Conference. Cost of Workshop: $350, which includes meals. Employee will commute daily for a mileage cost of $173.88, however no hotel expense will be incurred.

Approve Connie Mikrot, Human Resources Manager, to attend the Minnesota Counties Human Resources Management Association (MCHRMA) Conference. Total Cost: $598.

Approve Correction Agents Jami Tuve and Laura Stylski to attend Driving with Care Level II Education programing. Total cost: $1,337.

Approve Sr. Property Appraiser Jenny Mansavage to attend the Minnesota Income Property Case Study Exam Workshop. Registration: $185, lodging: $99 plus tax. No mileage expense as a county vehicle will be utilized.

Approve Adult Public Health Supervisor Lori Fore, Health Educator Lynette Forbes-Cardey and Director Becky Foss to attend the Positive Community Norms training. Total cost: $1,450.

Approve Community Health Services Administrator Kathy Filbert to attend the 2016 Community Health Conference. Total cost: $459.

Public Hearing - Septic System upgrade Loan Application Fee and Interest Rate Schedule Land Services Director Kelly Schroeder stated the county is ready to make loans for septic system upgrades through the Clean Water Partnership program. Schroeder is requesting consideration of a $96 application fee and the setting of a three percent (3%) interest rate to recoup ongoing administrative costs associated with the loans placed. Discussion was held.

Chair Rossow opened the public hearing at 10:13 a.m. Chair Rossow called for public comment. There being no public comment, Chair Rossow closed the meeting at 10:14 a.m.

Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to adopt the application fee in the amount of $96 and to set the interest rate at three percent (3%) for the Septic System Loan Program. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Commissioner Hallan to set a public hearing for September 20, 2016 at 10:00, or as soon thereafter is practicable, regarding partial county ditch #7 abandonment. Second by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Commissioner Hallan to approve final payment to Dresel

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 58-PR-16-84 In Re: Estate of Susan Mary Bailey a/k/a Susan Bailey, a/k/a Susan M. Bailey, Decedent.

NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of the Decedent's Will, dated January 27, 2003, ("Will"), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted.

Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Bonnie S. Menigo, whose address is 21762 Crooked River Road, Pine City, MN, 55063, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the 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 2016.09.27 14:40:09-05'00' Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Court Administrator Pine Court Administrator 2016.09.27 14:40:24-05'00' Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court Nelson, Kim M. (Pine Court Admin) Sep 27 2016 2:54 PM Attorney for Personal Representative Kevin A. Hofstad Ledin, Hofstad, Troth & Fleming, Ltd 539 Main Street S. Pine City, MN, 55063 Attorney License No: 012445X Telephone: (320) 629-7537 FAX:(320) 629-2479

Attorney at Law 820 Howe Av., Suite 102 Mora, MN 55051-1766 Attorney license No: 219964 Telephone: 320-679-5210 FAX: 320-679-0422 Email: fred@ec-title.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 6 and 13, 2016

Email: kevinh@ledinandhofstad.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 6 and 13, 2016 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-16-83 Estate of Peter Kuchman, Decedent.

NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s will dated October 8, 2015 under Minn. Stat. 524.2-513 (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted.

Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Dale G. Kuchman whose address is 2740 Lynx St., Mora, MN 55051 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn.

Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the 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 Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

A charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minn. Stat.

501B.41, subd. 5.

Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Registrar Pine Court Administrator 2016.09.23 11:26:04-05’00’ Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Court Administrator Pine Court Administrator 2016.09.23 11:26:30-05’00’ Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court Leaf, Dawn (Pine Court Admin) Sep. 23, 2016 11:58 AM Attorney for Personal Representative Fred Holm

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT Court File No. 58-PR-16-67 In Re: Estate of Violet Rose Priem a/k/a Violet R. Priem a/k/a Vi Priem, Decedent.

NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on October 25, 2016, at 9:00 (a.m.) a hearing will be held in this Court at Pine County Courthouse, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 320, Pine City, MN the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent, dated February 9, 1999 (“Will”), and for the appointment of Renay J. Dodge, whose address is 30 Ridgeway Drive, Shell Lake, WI 54871 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration.

Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate.

Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

A charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minn. Stat.

501B.41, subd. 5.

Dated: September 29, 2016 /s/ Krista K. Martin Judge of District Court (signed by Deputy) Spencer, Sarah Pine Court Administration 2016.09.29 10:41:59-05’00’ Dated: September 29, 2016 /s/ Lu Ann Blegen Court Administrator (signed by Deputy) Spencer, Sarah Pine Court Administration 2016.09.29 10:42:11-05’00’ Filed in Tenth Judicial

District Court Spencer, Sarah (Pine Court Administration) 2016.09.29 10:42:34-05’00’ Attorney for Petitioner Sara Jankofsky Rudy, Gassert, Yetka, Pritchett & Helwig 813 Cloquet Avenue Cloquet, MN 55720 Attorney License No: 0396234 Telephone: (218) 879-3363 Facsimile: (218) 879-4033 Email: sjankofsky@cloquetlaw. com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 6 and 13, 2016 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: November 13, 2006 MORTGAGOR: James H. Harris and Dorothy M. Harris, husband and wife as joint tenants.

MORTGAGEE: Chase Bank USA, N.A. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded December 4, 2006 Pine County Recorder, Document No. A 460395.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, for J.P. Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Trust 2007-CH4 Asset Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2007CH4. Dated May 5, 2009 Recorded May 19, 2009, as Document No. A 480203.

TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Chase Bank USA, N.A. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 87263 County Highway 61, Willow River, MN 55795 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 31.0188.000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The following described property, situated in the County of Pine, State of Minnesota, to wit: The West Three Hundred Thirty (330) feet of the North Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, (N 1/2 of SW 1/4 of SE 1/4) of Section Twentythree (23), Township Forty-Five (45) Range Twenty (20).

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Pine ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $50,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED

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Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $25,777.52 for Contract #1306 related to SP 058-090-002 located on or near CSAH 61 from 0.37 miles south of Hurley Avenue to the junction of Johnson Avenue SE and 4th Street SE. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0.

With no further business, Chair Rossow adjourned the meeting at 11:07 a.m. The next regular meeting of the county board is scheduled for September 20, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Board Room, Pine County Courthouse, Pine City, Minnesota.

Curtis H. Rossow, Chair, Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator, Clerk to County Board 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 October 13, 2016 MINUTES OF PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING SPECIAL MEETING and COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE/BUDGET COMMITTEE September 14, 2016 – 9:00 a.m.

Pine County Courthouse, Pine City Minnesota Chair Curt Rossow called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Present were Commissioners Steve Hallan, Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee, Curt Rossow and Matt Ludwig. Also present were Human Resources Manager Connie Mikrot, and County Administrator David Minke.

The pledge of allegiance was said.

Motion by Commissioner Hallan to approve the agenda. Second by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion passed 5-0.

The board discussed the gravel lease policy for tax forfeited land.

Currently the county and other local units of government purchase the gravel from tax forfeited lands. After discussion, it was the consensus of the committee to consider a policy which would provide the gravel material at no charge to the county or to the jurisdiction where the gravel pit was located for use on public projects. The county or jurisdiction would still need to pay to crush the gravel. A policy will be presented at the next county board meeting.

Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to approve Resolution 2016-56, a resolution identifying deficient bridges in the county. Second by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion passed 5-0.

Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to approve Resolution 2016-57, a resolution authorizing the advance of funds to the town bridge account. Second

by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion passed 5-0.

The preliminary budget is out of balance by approximately $1.6 million.

After discussion, it was the consensus of the committee to consider a property tax levy increase up to the same tax capacity rate (66.475%) as 2016.

This tax capacity rate would result in a levy of $16,982,878.

The county board will consider the preliminary levy at its regular meeting on September 20, 2016.

With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:03 p.m.

Curtis H. Rossow, Chair, Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator, Clerk to County Board Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 13, 2016

TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $91,887.69 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: October 6, 2016 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 April 6, 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: July 26, 2016 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416

(952) 925-6888 38 - 16-005221 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.

NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 580.07, the foregoing foreclosure sale is postponed until October 27, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the Detention Center, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City MN 55063, in said county and state.

Dated: October 4, 2016.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 38 - 16-005221 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 13, 2016

Notice of Public Hearing The City of Pine City is in the process of developing a wellhead protection plan for its drinking water supply wells. The completed wellhead protection plan, Part 2, draft for this system as required in the Minnesota Wellhead Protection Rule (part 4720.5350, subparts 1-3) is available for review at City of Pine City, City Hall.

Consistent with the Wellhead Protection Rule (part 4720.5350, subpart 4), a Public Hearing has been scheduled on October 26, 2016 at 6:30 PM at the Pine City Hall, 315 Main Street South to discuss issues and address all comments related to the document.

Maury Montbriand Public Works Supervisor Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 13, 2016

PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to M.S. 206.83, notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of November, 2016 at 9 a.m., a public accuracy test will be conducted to ascertain the voting system to be used at the City of Rock Creek for the General Election to be held on the 8th day of November, 2016, will correctly count the votes cast for all candidates. This test will be held at the Rock Creek City Center, and will be open to representatives of the political parties, candidates, the press, and the public.

Sandra Pangerl City Clerk Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 13, 2016

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www.pinecitymn.com FROM PAGE 17

Notice of General and City Election Notice is hereby given that the General and City Election will be held in and for the City of Rock Creek, Minnesota on the 8th Day of November 2016.

The polling place for the General and City Election is the Rock Creek City Center located at the Junction of Old Hwy 61 and State Hwy 70.

Polls open at 7:00AM and close at 8:00PM The following offices will be filled: Two City Council Seats - 4 year terms Candidates: Pamela Hinze Sam Christenson Mayor - 2 year term Candidate: Craig Saari Sandra Pangerl City Clerk Administrator City of Rock Creek Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 13, 2016

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE CASE TYPE: PARTITION ACTION DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 58-CV-16-417 SUMMONS Patti J. Sullivan, Trustee, Plaintiff, vs.

The Known and Unknown Heirs of Daniel M. Wood Sr., including his son, Daniel M. Wood II; and his step-daughter, Kathleen Ann Mehr; Kathleen Ann Mehr; Kevin Mehr; Daniel M. Wood II; Beth Wood; David T. Dosse; Rebecca Dosse; the known and unknown heirs of Peter McAllen Wood Sr., including Peter McAllen Wood II; Peter M. Wood, II; Phillip James Dosse; Gillian J. Dosse; Pine County, State of Minnesota; and all other persons unknown having or claiming an interest in the property described in the complaint herein, Defendants.

THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO: The Known and Unknown Heirs of Daniel M. Wood, Senior, including his son, Daniel M. Wood II; and his step-daughter, Kathleen Ann Mehr; Kathleen Ann Mehr; Kevin Mehr; Daniel M. Wood II; Beth Wood; David T. Dosse; Rebecca Dosse; the known and unknown heirs of Peter McAllen Wood Senior, including Peter McAllen Wood II; Peter M. Wood, II; Phillip James Dosse; Gillian J. Dosse; Pine County, State of Minnesota; and all other persons unknown having or claiming an interest in the property described in the complaint herein.

1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff’s 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 TWENTY (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 twenty (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: Patrick B. Hennessy, Esq. Best & Flanagan LLP 60 South Sixth Street, Suite 2700 Minneapolis, MN 55402 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your

written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff 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 twenty (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 Plaintiff 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 event if you expect to use alternative means of resulting this dispute.

7. This action involves, affects, or brings in question real property situated in the County of Pine, State of Minnesota, described as follows: See Exhibit A attached hereto The purpose of this action is: (i) to determine the descent of the undivided one-third co-tenant ownership interest of Peter McAllen Wood a/k/a Peter M. Wood a/k/a Peter M. Wood, Senior, who died May 16, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the Real Property described in Exhibit A hereto (the “Real Property”) all located in Pine County, Minnesota (ii) to determine descent of the undivided onethird co-tenant ownership interest of Daniel McAllen Wood a/k/a Daniel M. Wood a/k/a Daniel M. Wood, Senior who died on April 28, 1989 in Stearns County, Minnesota, in the Real Property described in Exhibit B to the Complaint, (iii) to determine ownership of the Real Property including the undivided one-ninth co-tenant interest of Plaintiff, (iv) to partition the Real Property among said current owners, who own the Real Property as tenants in common awarding parcels of pro-rata value to each co-tenant owner, and (v) to order the costs of this action, the costs of appraisal, the costs of insurance, and delinquent real estate taxes to be allocated to the owners as their interests appear and order such allocated costs paid by sale of a portion of the Real Property, if necessary.

Dated: September 6, 2016.

BEST & FLANAGAN, LLP By: /s/ Patrick B. Hennessy Patrick B. Hennessy (#124412) 60 South Sixth Street, Suite 2700 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 Telephone: (612) 339-7121 Email: phennessy@bestlaw.com ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF PATTI J. SULLIVAN, TRUSTEE Exhibit “A” The Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of Section Twenty-three (23), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twenty-two (22).

The South Half of the Northwest Quarter (S1/2 of NW1/4) of Section Twenty-three (23), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twentytwo (22).

The Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE1/4 of NW1/4) of Section Twenty-six (26), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twenty-two (22).

Government Lot One (1), of Section Twenty-six (26), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twentytwo (22), less the following five (5) described parcels: Exception #1 Townsite of Bergman: Exception #2 That part of Government Lot 1, Section 26, Township 39, Range 22, Pine County, Minnesota, described as commencing at the stone monument at the Northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 1 of the recorded plat of BERGMAN ADDITION; thence on an assumed bearing of West along the North line of said Government Lot 1 a distance of 24.0 feet to the point of beginning of the property to be described: thence South 0004’15” East along the West line of Linden Avenue in the plat of BERGMAN ADDITION a distance of 300.0 feet; thence West parallel with the North line of said Government Lot 1 a distance of 768.0 feet; thence North 0°04’15” West a distance of 300.0 feet to the North line of said Government Lot 1; thence East along the North line of said Government Lot 1 a distance of 768.0 feet to the point of beginning.

Subject to a 42 foot roadway easement over the East 42.0 feet thereof.

Exception #3 That part of Government lot 1, Section 26, Township 39, Range 22, described as commencing at the stone monument at the Northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 1, of the recorded plat of BERGMAN ADDITION; thence on an assumed bearing of West along the North line of said Government Lot 1 a distance of 24.0 feet; thence South 0004’15” East along the West line of Linden Avenue in the plat of Bergman Addition a distance of 900.0 feet to the point of beginning of the property to be described; thence continuing South 0004’15” East a distance of 300.00 feet; thence West parallel with the North line of said Government Lot 1 a distance of 768.0 feet; thence North 0°04’15” West a distance of 300.0 feet; thence East parallel with the North line of said Government Lot 1 a distance of 768.0 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to a 42 foot roadway easement over the East 42 feet thereof.

Exception #4 That part of Government Lot 1, Section 26, Township 39, Range 22, described as commencing at the stone monument at the Northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 1, of the recorded plat of Bergman Addition; thence on an assumed bearing of West along the North line of said Government Lot 1 a distance of 24.0 feet; thence South 0004’15” East along the West line of Linden Avenue in the plat of Bergman Addition a distance of 600.0 feet to the point of beginning of the property to be described; thence continuing South 0004’15” East a distance of 300.0 feet; thence West parallel with the North line of said Government Lot 4 a distance of 768.0 feet: thence North 0004’15” West a distance of 300.0 feet: thence East parallel with the North line of said Government Lot 1 a distance of 768.0 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to a 42 foot roadway easement over the East 42 feet thereof.

Exception #5 That part of Government Lot 1, Section 26, Township 39, Range 22, Pine County, Minnesota, described as commencing at the stone monument at the Northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 1, of the recorded plat of Bergman Addition; thence on an assumed bearing of West along the North line of said Government Lot 1 a distance of 24.0 feet: thence

South 0004’15” East along the West line of Linden Avenue in the plat of Bergman Addition a distance of 300.0 feet to the point of beginning of the property to be described; thence continuing South 0004’15” East a distance of 300.0 feet; thence West parallel with the North line of said Government Lot 1 a distance of 768.0 feet; thence North 0004’15” West a distance of 300.0 feet; thence East parallel with the North line of said Government Lot 1 a distance of 768.0 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to a 42 foot roadway easement over the East 42 feet thereof.

Government Lot Three (3), of Section Twenty-three (23), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twenty-two (22), less the following described parcel: McAllens Woods 1st Addition.

Government Lot Four (4), of Section Twenty-three (23), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twenty-two (22), less the following sixteen (16) described parcels: Exception #1 Beginning at a point 380 feet North of the Northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 1, Townsite of Bergman, running thence north and parallel with the West line of said Block 1 175 feet, thence East to the shore of Pokegama Lake, thence South 175 feet, thence due West to the point of beginning, situated in Lot 4 of Section 23, Township 39, Range 22.

Exception #2 Beginning at a point 25 feet due North of the Northwest corner of Lot 1 of Block 1, Townsite of Bergman, running thence North 75 feet, thence East to shore line of Lake Pokegama, thence South 75 feet, thence West to the point of beginning, all situated in Lot 4, Section 23, Township 39, Range 22.

Exception #3 All that part of Lot 4 of Section 23, Township 39, Range 22, described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at a point 101 feet north of the Northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 1, Townsite of Bergman, thence running North 11 feet, thence East 35 feet, thence North 25 feet, thence East to a point on the West shore of Pokegama Lake at low water mark, thence Southerly along the shore line of said Pokegama Lake at low water mark to a point directly East of the point of beginning, thence West to the point of beginning.

Exception #4 All that part of Lot 4 of Section 23, Township 39, Range 22, described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at a point 171 feet North of the Northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 1, Townsite of Bergman, thence running South 34 feet, thence East to a point on the West shore of Pokegama Lake at low water mark, thence Northerly along the shore line of Pokegama Lake at low water mark to a point directly East of the point of beginning, thence West to the point of beginning.

Exception #5 All that part of Lot 4, Section 23, Township 39, Range 22, described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at a point 171 feet North of the Northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 1, Townsite of Bergman, running thence North 60 feet, thence East to shore of Pokegama Lake, thence South 60 feet, thence West to the point of beginning.

Exception #6 Beginning at a point 234 feet North of the Northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 1, Townsite of Bergman, running thence north 60 feet, thence East to the shore of Pokegama Lake, thence South 60 feet, thence West to the point of beginning, all being in Lot 4 of Section 23, Township 39, Range 22.

Exception #7 All that part of Lot 4, Section 23, Township 39, Range 22, described as follows: Commencing at a point 231 feet North of the Northwest corner of Lot

1, Block 1, Townsite of Bergman, running thence North 3 feet, thence East to the shore of Pokegama Lake, thence South 3 feet, thence West to the point of beginning.

Exception #8 Commencing at a point 294 feet north of the Northwest corner of the Townsite of Bergman, running thence north 60 feet, thence east to the shore of Pokegama Lake, thence south 60 feet, thence west to the point of beginning, all in Lot 4, Section 23, Township 39, Range 22.

Exception #9 All that strip of land, if any, lying between the East boundary of the following described parcel of land and the shore of Pokegama Lake: Beginning at a point 234 feet North of the Northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 1, Townsite of Bergman, running thence North 60 feet, thence East to the shore of Pokegama Lake, thence South 60 feet, thence West to the point of beginning, all being in Lot 4, of Section 23, Township 39, Range 22.

Exception #10 All that part of Government Lot 4 of Section 23, Township 39, Range 22, described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point 555 feet North and 20 feet West of the Northwest corner of Lot 1 of Block 1 of the Townsite of Bergman, according to the recorded plat, running thence North 100 feet, thence running East to the shore of Pokegama Lake a distance of 155 feet, thence running in a Southerly direction along the lake shore to a point which is 100 feet South of the North line extended, and running thence West a distance of 179 and 1/4 feet to the point of beginning; excepting and reserving a permanent right of way for ingress and egress over and along the private roadway now extending in a Northerly and Southerly direction across said premises near the West end thereof; said roadway shall be maintained in good passable condition by the grantee, his heirs, successors and assign in substantially its present condition and location to a width of one rod and the same shall be open to any and all persons having occasion to use it in passing to and from any part of Government Lots 3 and 4 and the SW1/4 and the SW1/2 of NW1/4 of said Section 23.

Exception #11 That part of Government Lot 4, Section 23, Township 39, Range 22, described as commencing at the stone monument at the Northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 1, of the recorded plat of Bergman Addition: thence on an assumed bearing of West along the South line of said Government Lot 4 a distance of 24.0 feet: thence North 0004’15” West parallel with the West line of Bergman Addition a distance of 171.0 feet to the point of beginning of the property to be described: thence continuing North 0004’15” West a distance of 63.0 feet; thence West parallel with the South line of said Government Lot 4 a distance of 242.0 feet: thence South 0004’15” East a distance of 63.0 feet; thence East parallel with the South line of said Government Lot 4 a distance of 242.0 feet to the point of beginning.

Subject to a 42 foot roadway easement over the East 42 feet thereof.

Exception #12 McAllens Woods 1st Addition Exception #13 Starting at a point on the Northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 1, Townsite of Bergman, and thence North 12-1/2 feet and thence East to the shore of Lake Pokegama and thence South 12-1/2 feet and thence West to the point of beginning.

Exception #14 Starting at a point 12-1/2 feet North of the Northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 1, Bergman Townsite, and thence North 12-1/2 feet and thence East to the shore of Lake Pokegama, and thence South 12-1/2 feet and thence west to the

point of beginning.

And Starting at a point 100 feet North of the Northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 1, Bergman Townsite, and thence North 1 foot and thence East to the shore of Lake Pokegama and thence South 1 foot and thence West to the point of beginning.

And That part of Government Lot 4, Section 23, Township 39, Range 22, Pine County, Minnesota, described as commencing at the stone monument at the Northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 1 of the recorded plat of Bergman Addition, thence on an assumed bearing of West along the South line of said Government Lot 4 a distance of 24.0 feet to the point of beginning of the property to be described; thence North 0004’15” West parallel with the West line of said Bergman Addition a distance of 171.0 feet: thence West parallel with the South line of said Government Lot 4 a distance of 587.0 feet: thence South 0004’15” East a distance of 171.0 feet to the South line of said Government Lot 4; thence East along the South line of said Government Lot 4 a distance of 587.0 feet to the point of beginning.

Subject to a 42 foot roadway easement over the East 42.0 feet thereof.

Exception #15 Commencing at a point 294 feet north of the Northwest corner of the Townsite of Bergman, running thence north 60 feet, thence east to the shore of Pokegama Lake, thence south 60 feet, thence west to the point of beginning, all in Government Lot 4, Section 23, Township 39, Range 22.

Exception #16 That part of Government Lot 4, Section 23, Township 39, Range 22, Pine County, Minnesota, described as commencing at the northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 1, of the TOWNSITE OF BERGMAN, according to the recorded plat thereof: thence on an assumed bearing of North 0004’15” West along the northerly extension of the west line of said Lot 1 a distance of 555.0 feet: thence on a bearing of West 20.0 feet to the point of beginning of the property to be described; thence North 0004’15” West parallel with the west line of said Lot 1 a distance of 100.0 feet to a point 655.0 feet north of the south line of said Section 23; thence on a bearing of West 4.0 feet to the intersection with the northerly extension of the west line of the recorded plat of BERGMAN; thence South 0004’15” East along the west line of BERGMAN extended 100.0 feet to the intersection with a line that bears West from the point of beginning; thence on a bearing of East 4.0 feet to the point of beginning.

AND ALSO All that part of Government Lot 4 of Section 23, Township 39, Range 22, described as follows: Beginning at a point 555 feet North and 20 feet West of the Northwest corner of Lot 1 of Block 1 of the Townsite of Bergman, according to the recorded plat, running thence North 100 feet, thence running East to the shore of Pokegama Lake a distance of 155 feet; thence running in a Southerly direction along the lake shore to the point which is 100 feet South of the North line extended, and running thence West a distance of 179-1/4 feet to the point of beginning.

Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Block 3, McAllens Woods 1st Addition.

Lots 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, Block 4, McAllens Woods 1st Addition.

Lot 1, Block 5, McAllens Woods 1st Addition.

Outlot A and Outlot C, McAllens Woods 1st Addition.

Published in the Pine City Pioneer on September 29, October 6 and 13, 2016

Ask a Trooper: Does traffic have to wait for someone on a bicycle?

BY SGT. NEIL DICKENSON MINNESOTA STATE PATROL

Does traffic have to wait for someQ: one on a bicycle trying to cross at an intersection?

Bicyclists and motorists are equalA: ly responsible for safety on the road. The number one contributing factor to bicycle-vehicle collisions is failure to yield the right-of-way — by bicyclists and drivers alike.

If the bicyclist is off their bicycle at an intersection and walks across, they have all the rights at the intersection as a pedestrian would. Motorists must stop for crossing pedestrians at every intersection, even those without crosswalks or stoplights. Motorists should

stop far enough back so drivers in other lanes can also see the pedestrian in time to stop.

Those riding a bicycle must obey all traffic control signs and signals, just as motorists.

Bicycle-vehicle collisions are due to a variety of behaviors by the rider, such as disregarding a traffic sign or signal, inattention and distraction.

Each year in Minnesota, approximately 40 pedestrians and seven bicyclists are killed as a result of collisions with motor vehicles.

• As a group, pedestrians and bicyclists comprise nearly 10 percent of all traffic fatalities each year —67 percent of these fatal crashes occur in urban areas.

• 40 percent of pedestrians and 21 per-

cent of bicyclists killed had consumed alcohol.

• 19 percent of pedestrians killed were not crossing properly.

RULES OF THE ROAD AND SAFETY TIPS Bicyclists may ride on all Minnesota roads, except where restricted.

• Bicyclists should ride on the road, and must ride in the same direction as traffic.

• Motorists must at all times maintain a three-foot clearance when passing a bicyclist.

• Bicyclists must signal their turns and should ride in a predictable manner.

• Bicyclists must use a headlight and rear reflectors when it’s dark. To increase visibility, add a rear flashing

light.

• Motorists must drive at safe speeds and be attentive — look for bicyclists and check blind spots.

• Drivers should use caution and look twice for riders when turning.

• Drivers should use caution when opening their door upon parking on the side of road.

This is a great question and topic to talk about. I have seen an increase in bicycles on our roadways, so we all need to be extra cautious to prevent bicycle/ pedestrian collisions with vehicles.

Send questions to Sgt. Neil Dickenson – Minnesota State Patrol at 1131 Mesaba Ave., Duluth, MN 55811. (Follow Neil on Twitter @MSPPIO_NE or email neil. dickenson@state.mn.us).

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MIKE GAINOR | THE PIONEER

Friendly scarecrow appears on streets of Pine City With a big help from Jack DuChene, Cordia Swenson and Colleen Gallus set up the six-foot-tall scarecrow Swenson made in the town garden on Main Street in front of Family Pathways. Swenson estimated that it took her about 40 hours to make the scarecrow, and Gallus regularly puts in those kinds of hours tending the garden with the help of the Pine City Leos Club. “We’re just doing this for the town,” Gallus said.

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Lions serve spaghetti with a smile Members of the Pine City Lions and staff from the Pine City American Legion worked together to bring a delicious spaghetti dinner to hundreds of hungry patrons on the morning and afternoon of Oct. 2.

SINGING THE PRAISES Meet the people who work hard to make a difference in our community.

RANDI MAAS EMPOWERS OTHERS THROUGH FITNESS

BY MARGARET MARTY NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

“Enthusiastic” is the word that best describes Randi Maas.

She is the owner of Fitness Fusion in Pine City where she offers exercise classes in a facility connected to her garage.

Randi and her husband Chris formerly lived in White Bear Lake, but friendship with another couple who had moved to Pine City brought them here several years ago.

“We immediately fell in love with this wonderful community,” she said. They have one child in college and two in school here.

When asked why she chose this line of work, she replied, “I felt the need to help women feel empowered as to their physical and mental fitness. Often depression can be alleviated by physical exercise. Sometimes weight loss is a bonus by-product.”

The exercise regimen consists of power yoga and cardio strength training.

Classes are held at times that accommodate working schedules—as early as 5:30 a.m. and as late as 7 p.m. When asked how her family reacted to her hours, she said, “I consider myself a stay-at-home mom, because my children can summon me, if needed, at any time.”

Classes run for six weeks. Attendees can drop out, or continue if they so desire. A camaraderie happens between the seven participants in each group; laughter and encouragement play a big role in their time together.

Her advice to others, “Look around—there are always needs of some kind; get involved. That’s how this started for me—I was at a women’s retreat when the topic of fitness came up, and I thought, I can do that. Though this isn’t easy, it is undoubtedly the most rewarding work I’ve ever done, and I intend to keep on.”