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Pine, Kanabec public health splitting up

BY HENRY FISCHER NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Pine County’s planned separation from Kanabec County on public health is a sure thing. After working together in an enhanced collaboration for the past 20 years, Pine County decided to part ways with its neighbor and instead develop its own internal public health capacity.

It was a rocky road for starters, as both counties worked with the Minnesota Department of Health to untangle a myriad of public health grants, programs, and staffing.

Kanabec County Coordinator Patrick Christopherson likened the situation to a divorce due to irreconcilable differences. In recent years, Kanabec County provided administrative and financial oversight of the joint county public health initiative and Pine County simply wrote a check to Kanabec County to cover its share of the cost, which this year amounted to a little over $360,000 in taxpayer levy money. But the situation was awkward, with Pine County employees reporting to Kanabec County staff under the direction of Kanabec County Health and Human Services Director Wendy Thompson, along with a five-member board comprised of two or three commissioners from each of the counties on a rotating annual basis.

The separation caught Kanabec County officials by surprise, but Christopherson said the county is working its way through the transition as well. The impact may cost Kanabec County an extra $60,000 next year, but county officials hope to absorb that or seek additional financial help from the state. As the “aggrieved party,” Kanabec County may qualify for additional state funds to assist with the transition.

The good news is that most of the bugs are worked out and the counties are on track to complete the separation by the end of the year with little or no

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Farmer makes child’s combine dreams come to life Three-year-old Will was driving with his family through farmland outside Pine City last weekend. Though Will is from Blaine he has always loved John Deere toys, tractors and only wants to wear John Deere clothes. The family stopped along the side of a gravel road to check out a John Deere combine in action, and the friendly farmer they were watching stopped and offered to give Will a spin around the field as his co-pilot. An awestruck Will jumped at the chance, and was all grins afterwards. Will’s Grandma Ann, who shared this story with the Pioneer, put it best: “What an amazing kindness. God bless farmers and the little boys that admire them.”

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Former teacher charged with criminal sexual conduct STAFF REPORT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Former Rush City teacher Jon Michael Hughes, 56, of Pine City, has been charged in Chisago County Court with two counts of felony criminal sexual conduct for al-

legedly engaging in sexual relations with a female teenage student during the late 1980s.

Hughes was a teacher at Rush City High School from 1984 until he resigned in 2000.

A Chisago County in-

vestigator found that at the time Hughes retired from teaching, he had signed a formal legal acknowledgement that he had engaged in an inappropriate relationship with the student from 1987-1989, and said he

agreed to the revocation of his license and said he would never again apply for a reinstatement of his teaching license.

However, in an interview with Chisago County investigators, Hughes denied having any sexu-

al relationship with the student before she turned 18. He said he never challenged losing his teaching license because he did not want his former students to be interviewed.

Hughes’ next court hearing is set for Dec. 28.

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2016 VOTER GUIDE: MINNESOTA STATE SENATE • DISTRICT 11

Michael Cummins

WHAT QUALITIES OR QUALIFICATIONS DO YOU HAVE THAT WOULD MAKE YOU THE BEST CHOICE FOR STATE SENATE? I am a business owner, contractor and Realtor. I have been self-employed for 30 years and understand what a budget looks like and how to prioritize tasks in order to meet a deadline.

I attend the Baptist Church in Quamba, I’ve been married for 32 years with three wonderful children and two grandchildren.

WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST ISSUES FACING THE DISTRICT AND THE STATE RIGHT NOW? HOW WILL YOU ADDRESS THEM? Issue One: Minnesota’s top issue is health care.

Our exchange has become unaffordable and Governor Dayton agrees with me. He wants to call a special session on his terms instead of listening to the concerns of the Minnesota people.

Tony Lourey is the

chief author of the failed MNSure exchange. We have more mandates than any other state but one and it is pricing our companies out of the market. We need to fix this with free market solutions.

I had a great plan that tripled in price over the last eight years and then got canceled because it didn’t meet the standards of the MNSure exchange.

We need to let people buy the insurance they want with the features they want or need.

Issue Two: Our electrical rates have doubled since 2008 and that makes it hard for families and businesses to move into our district.

Our clean coal plants have the capability to make electricity far into the future. It is time we roll back our unsustainable renewable energy mandates that are driving businesses, families and opportunities out of our district. I am not against renewables, just the cost of the electricity they produce.

Issue Three: Transportation is becoming a major issue in Minnesota. The SW Rail Line is so important that the governor was willing to hold the special session hostage. Whether it is the SW Lite Rail or the Northern Lights Express or even the Big Lake Line, these lines cannot stay in business without

large government subsidies. We need to prioritize our spending to roads and bridges.

Last session the governor and our senator tried to get a 22 cent gasoline tax to pay for these heavily subsidized projects. It is time to focus our budget on roads and bridges.

Issue Four: Education is the largest part of our budget and there is nothing more important than the health, safety and education of our kids. I believe in local control of our education and staff.

HOW WILL YOU BUILD BIPARTISAN CONSENSUS TO ACCOMPLISH YOUR GOALS? There are differences between the two parties.

The DFL believes more money and more government is the answer and I believe that responsible spending and responsible government is the right direction.

I have been a project manager on many big jobs and I don’t ask if they are republicans or democrats.

When I do a home remodel I have plans drawn, specs established and then find the right people to do the job. We need to do the same in St. Paul.

The best way to get a job done is to determine the goal and then work backwards, taking input from everyone on the committee in the room and then take the best course of action.

Tony Lourey

WHAT QUALITIES OR QUALIFICATIONS DO YOU HAVE THAT WOULD MAKE YOU THE BEST CHOICE FOR STATE SENATE? My wife Marlana and I live in Kerrick on the small farm where we raised our three kids. For the past ten years I have been honored to represent our region in the Minnesota State Senate.

During my time in the senate I have been able to establish relationships both within my own party and with my colleagues across the aisle.

These relationships have allowed me to work in a bi-partisan fashion and get legislation passed that is beneficial for our region and the entire state during times when I was in the majority as well as times when I was in the minority.

WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST ISSUES FACING THE DISTRICT AND THE STATE RIGHT NOW? HOW WILL YOU ADDRESS THEM? Transportation funding is the number one

challenge in our district. Small towns rely on roads and bridges to remain economically viable. The state must do its part in providing funding to maintain this economic driver.

According to MNDOT it will take several billion dollars just to maintain the transportation infrastructure we have now, let alone make improvements. A sustainable transportation plan is a necessity and I believe new and sustainable revenue must be included as a part of that plan.

Another major issue facing the state is our need to improve the mental health system.

Too many people suffering from mental illness are in jails instead of treatment. We need to invest in proven early treatment and crisis intervention strategies as well as streamline the process for folks to get the help they need and deserve. We also must address the bottlenecks in our inpatient mental health system so people suffering can be served in proper treatment environments, with trained staff, rather than emergency rooms or jails. This focus on mental health can help reduce the tremendous burden on our local hospitals and law enforcement. The state must step up and do our part in addressing this grow-

ing problem.

Finally, the issues with MNsure need to be addressed. Right now, premiums are simply too high for the five percent of Minnesotans who rely on the individual market for their health care, and the choices of products are far too limited. I am committed to fixing these remaining issues and have begun working with colleagues and other stakeholders to find both short term and long term solutions to achieve the goal of access to quality, affordable health care for every Minnesotan. I am hopeful we can agree to implement some of these in a special session yet this year to address the affordability issue for consumers in 2017.

HOW WILL YOU BUILD BIPARTISAN CONSENSUS TO ACCOMPLISH YOUR GOALS? Gridlock is a problem plaguing our political systems across the country. The current status of discourse is not helping at all. I work hard to bridge the divide by working collaboratively with my colleagues across the aisle. One provision I strongly support is requiring bills be passed with enough time for legislators and the public to review before we vote on them.

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Local poets read best from ‘Water Connections’ contest Angela Mazzuca of Rush City reads her poem “The Lake Sermon” during the Water Connections poetry reading Sunday afternoon at the Pine County Historical Museum in Askov. Mazzuca and Shelley Moyer of Hinckley wrote the winning entries in the adult category in the poetry contest that was sponsored by the museum and Pine County 4-H to bring attention to the upcoming Smithsonian exhibit “Water/Ways” to be held at the Audubon Center of the North Woods Nov. 19 - Jan. 1.

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OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH SUNDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2016 Old fashioned worship service at 9:30 am followed by coffee fellowship.

Displays of historical photos and other items Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 825 Golf Ave. SW, Pine City, MN 55063 • 320-629-2985

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OCT. 27 Ruby’s Pantry The Ruby’s Pantry food distribution is the fourth Thursday of each month at the Armory in Pine City. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. and food distribution will take place Thursday, Oct. 27, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. For information call 651-674-0009 or visit www.rubyspantry.org.

Wine & Sign event Scout & Morgan Books in Cambridge will be hosting a Wine & Sign event, free to the public, to welcome Minnesota Book Award Finalist, Allen Eskens, on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Allen will be sharing, selling and signing his new book, “The Heavens May Fall,” a suspenseful mystery story with a friendship at stake. For more information visit www. scoutandmorganbooks.com.

OCT. 27 & 29 Howl-O-Ween at Crex Over 100 pumpkins need to be carved for Halloween happenings at Crex Meadows in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. Carving night is Thursday, Oct. 27 at Crex Meadows at 6 p.m. Pumpkins will be provided. Come back on Saturday, Oct. 29 for a fun, family event from 5-8 p.m. including a jack-o-lantern lit hike, crafts, treats, prizes, face painting and a chance to learn about the reptiles and amphibians found at Crex. For more information, call 715-463-2739; or visit www.crexmeadows.org.

music. For cost or more information, visit www.pinecountyhistorymuseum.org or call 320838-1607.

Trick or Treat party at Vannelli’s On Saturday, Oct. 29 Vannelli’s Landing, 13646 Muffies Lane, Grasston, will host a kids’ trick or treat party from 3 to 4 p.m. There will be prizes and candy. Call 320-629-9979 for more information.

presentation by Sue Humble on the history of gardening in Chisago County at the North Chisago Historical Society meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 7 p.m., at the Rushseba Town Hall. Sue is the Coordinator of Master Gardeners at the county U of M Extension office. She will also answer home horticulture questions and explain how individuals may become Master Gardeners. For more information, call 320-358-4561.

VFW Halloween turkey bingo There will be Halloween turkey bingo at the Pine City VFW Hall on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 2 p.m., open to players of all ages.

Proceeds benefit the VFW education scholarship and Pine City Cub Scouts.

Free Fall Festival at Open Arms On Saturday, Oct. 29 the public is invited to a free Fall Festival at Open Arms Church in Grasston from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be games for all ages, hay rides and a maze, a movie with popcorn, walking tacos and root beer floats. Call 320-396-3373 with any questions.

OCT. 29 & 30 Open skating/open hockey On both Oct. 29 and 30, there is open skating at 1 p.m. on Saturday and 5:15 p.m. on Sunday at the Pine City Civic Center.

Youth open hockey on Sunday will follow at 6:15 p.m. and adult open hockey at 7:30 p.m. Call 320-629-6995 for cost or more information, or visit www.pinecityciviccenter.weebly.com.

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The Lost Forty at the Fur Post

NOV. 5 Guy Fawkes Day at the Fur Post We R Able will sponsor a Guy Fawkes event at the Northwest Company Fur Post, Pine City, on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 6 p.m.

Participants will make an effigy of a “guy,” make a booklet about Guy Fawkes Day in England, have light snacks, spend time at the bonfire, and visit the museum’s indoor exhibits. For cost, or to sign up, call 320-358-1210 by Nov. 1. All are welcome.

Birch bark basket workshop Learn how to work with birch bark in a one-day workshop at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post on Saturday, Nov. 5 from noon to 4 p.m. Participants will make a large basket to take home. A light lunch and refreshments will be provided. Registration is required; visit www.mnhs.org/millelacs for more information or call 320532-3632. Meanwhile, children ages 8 and up are invited for stories and snacks from noon to 1 p.m. followed by making a corn husk doll from 1 to 3 p.m.

S.A.L. French Toast breakfast

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A French Toast breakfast to benefit the Sons of the American Legion scholarship fund will be served Sunday, Oct. 30 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Pine City American Legion. French toast, eggs, sausage and beverages are included with the meal.

Discounted tickets are available in advance at the Legion or from S.A.L. members.

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church will celebrate its 70th anniversary with an old-fashioned worship service followed by a coffee fellowship on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 9:30 a.m., 825 Golf Ave. SW, Pine City. There will also be displays of historical photos and items. Call 320-6292985 with any questions.

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Author visit at the library

Wink the Other Eye Halloween dance concert

The Pine County History Museum in Askov welcomes the public for their monthly music and dance with Nathan’s Oldtime Band from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29. The event features free dance lessons from noon to 1 p.m., followed by live

NOV. 1 North Chisago County Historical Society presentation The North Chisago County Historical Society will host a

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On Wednesday, Nov. 9, those interested in learning about the opportunities and risks of solar energy are invited to a free Solar Summit workshop presented by the Pine County Economic Development Office at the Hinckley Community Room, 106 1st St. SE. Presented in two parts, the first portion (10 a.m. to noon) will focus on considerations relevant to local governments. Part 2 (1 to 3 p.m.) will look at the economic and investment values for farms and businesses. For more information, or to sign up, call 320-216-4220.

NOV. 10

Author visit at the library East Central Regional Library welcomes author Bill Schrankler, who will discuss his new book, “Shadows of Time… Minnesota’s Surviving Depots,” at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10 at the Pine City Public Library.

The book brings to life 168 of Minnesota’s remaining railroad depots. Bill will share hundreds of photographs, maps and other images. For more information call the library at 320-629-6403.

On Thursday, Nov. 10 the Magnificent Red Hatters will enjoy breakfast, 8:30 a.m., at the Pine City High School Performing Arts Center, followed by a performance of the play, “Anne Of Green Gables.” There is no charge for this event, but tickets are required. They are available at the Pine City High School, elementary school, and the Pine Area Chamber of Commerce.

For more information contact Darlene Collins at 320-629-4684.

NOV. 10 - 13 ‘Anne of Green Gables’ The Pine City High School production of “Anne of Green Gables” will play for one weekend only, Nov. 10 - 13, at the Pine City High School Auditorium.

In addition to Friday and Saturday 7 p.m. evening performances, and a 2 p.m. matinee performance on Sunday, there will also be a free senior citizen breakfast (8:30 a.m.) and performance (9:30 a.m.) on Thursday, Nov. 10. Reservations are required for the free breakfast; call 320-629-4030 or purchase tickets at PCHS, elementary school or the Chamber of Commerce by Friday, Nov. 4.

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MEETINGS THURSDAY 10/27 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 County LGBT: 7 p.m.

Hinckley City Hall Comm. Room SUNDAY 10/30 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m.

MONDAY 10/31 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m.

AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

Driver improvement A 55+ driver improvement course (four-hour refresher course) will take place on Thursday, Nov. 10 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Hinckley High School - Community Ed., 201 Main St., Hinckley. Preregistration is required. For information or to register call 888-234-1294, or visit www.mnsafetycenter.org.

Family Law Clinic The Refuge Network is sponsoring a free, open to the public, Family Law Clinic on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 4-6 p.m., at Grace Lutheran Church in Mora (301 Forest Ave. E, Mora, MN 55051).

Attendees will learn the basics on Dissolutions and Custody, receive helpful materials, and have questions answered by an attorney. There may be an opportunity for two individuals to meet with an attorney individually after the main presentation. Consultations will be on a first come, first serve basis. For further information visit www. therefugenetwork.org or call Kari at 320-679-1737 to R.S.V.P.

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Nathan’s Oldtime Band at the History Museum

Wink the Other Eye will perform old time music on fiddle and guitar at the Chisago County Senior Center in North Branch, 38790 6th Ave., on Monday, Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. for a Halloween dance. We R Able invites guests to come dressed in costume and participate in an impromptu fashion show. Call 320-358-1211 for cost or more information.

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Magnificent Red Hatters

Pine Center for the Arts welcomes the Irish-influenced duo, “The Lost Forty,” at the North West Company Fur Post, Pine City, on Friday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m.

Brian Miller and Randy Gosa bring a mix of passion for north woods history and folklore with near-forgotten songs of the lumber era. For tickets or information, call 320-629-4924 or visit www.pinecenter.org.

Pine City Public Library welcomes Larry Millett and a discussion about the author’s Sherlock Holmes books, including the newest installment, “Strongwood,” at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. For more information call the library at 320629-6403.

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TUESDAY 11/1 Pine County Board: 10 a.m., Pine Co. History Museum, Askov WEDNESDAY 11/2 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 Council: 6:30 p.m., Pine Government Ctr., Pine City Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine City VFW Hall AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center

SENIOR DINING Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 Monday: BBQ riblet, o’brien potatoes, wax beans, wheat bread, peanut butter bar Tuesday: Pork roast, red skinned potatoes with gravy, country trio vegetables, wheat bread, fall harvest custard Wednesday: Roasted chicken, whipped potatoes with gravy, dilled carrots, dinner roll, pie Thursday: Mushroom/onion pork chop, oven roasted potatoes, squash, wheat dinner roll, cherry torte bar Friday: Chicken and dressing casserole, seasoned corn, cucumber/onion salad, wheat dinner roll, bread pudding Cost is $4.00 for people over 60 and $7.50 for under 60. No preregistration needed, except for special events. Call the Pine City Senior Center at 320-629-3024 between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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We must correct country’s course If you feel like I do, going to the voting booth in the next few weeks to cast an intelligent vote will be difficult. Some of you may have already voted in absentia. You may also feel we have a difficult task in correcting the course our nation is taking.

When you take a long look at our nation and the many problems it is facing you must wonder, like I do, if our leaders are truly representing us or are they self-serving and only gaining wealth and power?

An effective democracy can be a two party system but it must debate the issues and reach a compromise of what is going to be best Pioneer for the constituents. I don’t think our government is functioning Owner that way anymore.

The root of this problem is that Gene money is driving the elections.

This includes the money by donors Johnson and lobbyists rather than true representation of the individual voter or citizen by the elected officials.

In a complex nation like ours it is very difficult to be informed on all of the issues. I remember a number of years ago spending a day with Senator Rudy Boschwitz. I asked Rudy, “How do you stay on top of all the bills that come before you and hold all of the government agencies accountable?” He frankly said, “We can’t, we don’t.”

I think it is difficult for the voters today to be well-informed. The media is doing a lousy job at explaining the issues to the voters. Look at all the sensationalism the media is throwing at us about this presidential election and the candidates. We are not being told the background on the major issues we are faced with.

For example: a crippled federal health care program, an infrastructure that’s deteriorating and VA hospitals that are second or third rate in providing health care for our veterans, skyrocketing college tuition, widespread fear of terrorism and thousands of displaced people and children from the war-torn countries.

The economy is also slow to recover from the last recession. The loss of good paying jobs going overseas. Service jobs grew but at a much slower wage rate.

An informed electorate should correct the wrongs. It may be very slow in process. At the moment I am not very optimistic about America’s future.

We need to control the money spent by candidates running for office. We may have to limit terms. We need media to provide us with more in-depth information about the issues and we need a public who wants to be informed rather than entertained.

Do your part and vote! Prior to and once the election is over do all you can to stay informed and communicate with Congress and with our political leaders on the federal, state and local levels. Give them your opinion. It counts.

Our country appears to be unraveling at the seams.

We are moving from capitalism to socialism and perhaps that’s the desire of America’s population.

I treasure our freedoms, this land of opportunity, justice and free enterprise. We have enjoyed the blessings of liberty. Let’s work together to preserve what our founding leaders set in place a couple hundred years ago.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Support McMullin for president To the Editor: The 2016 presidential election season will be memorable, but probably one we would quickly like to forget. Thankfully, the Independence Party of Minnesota has officially endorsed Independent candidate, Evan McMullin, for President of the United States.

Mr. McMullin has a decorated background. He has a Masters of Business Administration from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a former CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) Operations Officer, and former Chief Policy Director for the House Republican Conference in the U.S. House of Representatives.

I support Mr. McMullin for a number of reasons. I value his belief in a limited government that adheres directly to the Constitution. With his CIA background, I find Mr. McMullin to be the most qualified candidate to deal with National Security issues. Mr. McMullin is a supporter of charter schools and homeschooling, two educational venues I endorse.

Mr. McMullin is also an advocate of free trade and of lowering the current corporate tax rate, which would both encourage more businesses coming to the United States.

This past summer, I was part of a successful grassroots movement led by the Independence Party of Minnesota to collect two thousand signatures to help grant Mr. McMullin ballot access in Minnesota.

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Vote the pro-life party To the Editor: The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Partial Birth Abortion Ban in 2007 in a 5-4 decision. That is why it is so vital we have a pro-life president who can appoint pro-life Supreme Court Justices.

If you vote Trump/Pence you will vote to defend the unborn.

Mike Pence had a solid pro-life voting record during the 12 years he served in the U.S. Senate. Donald Trump is pro-life, and will nominate pro-life Supreme Court judges.

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Americans can now cast their vote for Mr. McMullin in thirty-four states. One of the main goals of the McMullin campaign is to block Ms. Clinton and Mr. Trump from receiving a majority of the Electoral College votes. McMullin has a legitimate chance of doing this by winning his home state, Utah, where six electoral votes are at stake. If the Electoral College ends up in a deadlock on Election Night, it would send the election to Congress and from there; each state would be required to cast their vote.

In my humble opinion, there is no such thing as a wasted vote when one wholeheartedly votes for the individual candidate of one’s choice. In that spirit, while I encourage everyone to vote with their conscience, perhaps this election your conscience will have you voting for Evan McMullin.

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More than 59 million abortions have been performed since 1973.

Vote the party that supports life.

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New Pine Healthcare Campus is historical first

To the Editor: The new Pine Healthcare Campus in Sandstone is another historical first for health care in our area. This significant accomplishment is a reflection of the decades of commitment by many in our community to bring and keep quality health care to our area.

It was 60 years ago that the first hospital was built in Sandstone to meet the medical needs of our citizens. 50 years ago the state of Minnesota created Hospital Districts to ensure that rural communities had adequate health care. And finally, it was 27 years ago that the North Pine Area Hospital District was established to save the hospital and ensure a future of local health care for our community.

Seventeen cities and townships came together to form the Hospital District with New Dosey recently joining.

All this history culminates this year with the construction of the new Pine Healthcare Campus.

The existing hospital facility has served us well but our citizens deserve and need a modern and efficient health care facility.

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Oh, deer! Be sure insurance protects against animal collisions MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

It’s that time of year again when deer are on the move, leaping across streets and highways and sometimes crashing into car and truck traffic.

The Minnesota Department of Commerce urges consumers to review their auto insurance policies to ensure they have the right coverage in case of a collision.

There were 2,141 reported vehicle-deer collisions in Minnesota last year alone, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. State Farm says Minnesota ranks seventh nationally for deer collisions, with a Minnesota driver having a 1-in-80 chance of hitting a deer this year. “It is important that Minnesotans check their coverage,� said Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman, whose agency regulates insurance companies. “If you hit a deer or other animal and don’t have the proper insurance, you could face a large repair bill or, worse, a to-

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Rothman said that drivers need to know that standard collision insurance typically will not cover deer or other animal-vehicle collisions. However, your collision policy will usually cover vehicle damage if you swerved to miss a deer and hit a tree instead. That’s because collision auto insurance covers damage to your vehicle caused by contact with another vehicle or object – except living objects like deer.

For damage caused by a direct hit with a deer or other animal, you need comprehensive coverage. In general, comprehensive insurance pays for damages caused by random or unpredictable events outside human control, covering a range of incidents such as hail, theft, falling objects and animal collisions.

Because comprehensive coverage is not required in Minnesota, don’t assume you already have it. Check your policy or call your agent to confirm what coverage you have.

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According to State Farm, the national average cost per claim is nearly $4,000.

In addition to being expensive, these accidents can be deadly. In 2015, six Minnesotans died and 345 were injured from accidents involving deer.

The Commerce Department asks drivers to take proper precautions and be aware of the increased risk of hitting a deer during the fall months when

these animals are most active.

Here are some tips to help you avoid a deer-vehicle crash, as well as the resulting damage and insurance claim: • Always fasten your seat belts, drive at safe speeds and stay sober. • Drive with extra care at dawn and dusk, when deer are most active. • Stay focused on the road, scanning for hazards, and avoid distractions like eating or

using electronic devices while driving, which might cause you to miss seeing an animal. • Keep your headlights in good working condition and use your high beams to see farther, except when there is oncoming traffic. • If you see a deer near the side of the road, slow down and blow your horn or try flashing your headlights to scare it away. • If you see a deer in front of you, don’t swerve. Brake firmly, stay in your lane and bring your vehicle to a controlled stop. It is better to hit the deer than to swerve and risk rolling over, hitting a tree or colliding with oncoming traffic. • If you hit a deer but it is still alive, keep your distance. A hurt deer could injure you. Call 911 to report the incident.

If you have a question about your auto insurance, contact the Commerce Department’s Consumer Services Center by email at consumer.protection@ state.mn.us or by phone at 651539-1600 or 800-657-3602 (Greater Minnesota).

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with much more than bricks and mortar. It is being built with the perseverance and true grit that has been demonstrated throughout our history and certainly from our present leaders.

The Hospital District and our health care providers Essentia Health, Gateway Family Health Clinic and Thrifty White Pharmacy and the City of Sandstone worked together to navigate regulatory hurdles on the federal and state levels. We negotiated an attractive financing package and we worked with the city to get the infrastructure financed through bonding provisions.

The opening of the Pine Healthcare Campus is on schedule for the spring of 2017 and promises to be

one of the most significant events in many years for our community. Being the anchor enterprise of Sandstone’s Business Park has already stimulated additional economic and health care development for the area with the new assisted living facility, Golden Horizons, joining the Pine Healthcare Campus family. They were attracted here because it is adjacent to the hospital/clinic/pharmacy, giving them access to quality health care right next door. Hopefully, more health related businesses will also be drawn to join the Pine Healthcare Campus in the future.

We are excited about the future of not only the Pine Healthcare Campus but also the area as a whole.

The future has never looked brighter for our area and we are all proud and thankful to so many that stood

up to the challenge to make this a reality.

Ron Osladil, chairman North Pine Area Hospital District

Editor’s note The Nov. 8 general election is approaching. As in every election cycle, the Pioneer offers a set of guidelines regarding the submission of letters to the editor in the weeks before the election. • The last issue in which to run letters critical of a candidate was Oct. 20. • The last issue to run letters of support for a candidate is the current issue, Oct. 27. • No political letters to the editor will run in the Nov. 3 issue.

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‘Flying saucer’ spotted over Beroun in 1966 10 Years Ago, 2006

Two incumbents, Scott Cummings and Paul Miller, hope to return to their positions on the City Council and two challengers, Dr. Dylan Ascheman and Paul Janssen, want to unseat them.

Ask the longtime Pine City bird watchers and they will tell you that the area used to be teeming with purple martins. Daryl Lindstrom Jr. is a man on a mission to boost the purple martin population in the Pine City area. He builds housYears es to attract the purAgo ple martins and gives guidelines on how to Donna attract the birds.

Pine City Public Heath Works foreman Royce Johnson was chosen Star Employee 2006 for his dedication and knowledge of the work to be done.

Johnson modestly said, “It’s just my job,” as he accepted the award.

Theater students at Pine City High School preparing for the play, “I Never Saw Another Butterfly,” will have a very special guest at their rehearsal on Saturday, Oct. 28. The play’s author, Celeste Raspanti, will observe the rehearsal.

A new adventure, the Haunted House of Health Horrors, is being presented to Pine City on Oct. 27. Sponsored by Pine County Public Health, the event will be held at the VFW building. Teens are especially encouraged to participate.

They can walk through the many areas of the haunted house of health horrors, meeting the pirates and learning about home health.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church will have a session on life after death titled, “From Death to Life.” Brian Pizzalato, director of catechesis and RCIA from the Diocese of Duluth will lead the discussion. The public is invited.

Mrs. Minnesota officials announced that Debra Smith had been named 2006 Mrs. Pine County. She and her husband Dale live in Pine City and she is the mother of four children.

Pine City’s Marie Bellinger was the only Dragon tennis player who qualified as an individual for the state tennis tournament. She was the No. 2 seed in singles in the Section 7A individual tournament.

Cross-country runners of the week are Andrew Lutz, Mike Gray, Jordon Clementson, Brietta Clementson, Abby Olson and Tara Miche’.

25 Years Ago 1991 The new $6 million Solid Waste Recovery and Composting Facility in Mora serves five counties and is being called the most up-to-date in the nation, if not the world.

Pumpkins, scarecrows, witches and worse will appear on the streets on Oct. 31. Many Pine City residents decorate for Halloween and anticipate throngs of young visitors who will come calling.

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Drum and Bugle Corps ready to entertain The members of the Pine City Drum and Bugle Corp (The “Original Bazooka Band” according to the logo on the drum to the right) prepare to perform. Front row: Collette Ostrom, unknown, Gail Hinze. Second row (left to right): Dale Kuzel, Dennis Jannsen, Jerry Deboer, James Carlson, Dick Wenborg, Jon Chellen, Dick Skalicky, Loren Erhart. Third row (left to right): Stew Peterson, Jerry Carlson, unknown, unknown, Richard Larson, Dave Headt, unknown. Back row: unknown, Jack Bauer, Harold Anderson, unknown.

Rush City Hospital is starting a respite care program. Trained volunteers will provide in-home care to chronically ill dependent adults while their primary caregiver takes time out.

Principal Don Lund of Pine City High School announced that Jenna Jambeck has been named a commended student in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

Joseph A. Hobson, superintendent of Pine City Public School District, has been appointed to the Task Force and Education and Employment Transitions by the State Council on Vocational Technical Education.

Rutabagas were a staple for the European settlers when they came to Pine County years ago. Richard and Ruth Heyda have continued a custom of planting rutabagas to share with anyone who likes them, and area folks flock to their fields this time of the year to pick a winter’s supply.

Last week’s photo of Robert Surdy with a giant puffball prompted young Patrick Stephan to bring a large puffball he found to the attention of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Stephan. He and his sister Amanda posed with their puffball and a large green pepper while grandma took their picture. They are the children of Greg and Kathy Stephan.

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Mr. and Mrs. William F. Sauser announced the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Marie to Joseph A. Bova of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cavallin, Pine City, on the birth of their daughter, Melissa Kay, on Oct. 31.

Three members of the Pine City Dragons football squad were named to the all-conference football team. They were center Tom Mach, guard Robert Thiry and halfback Ronald Scharmer. Honorable mention went to Dave Thiry and Tim Erhart.

75 Years Ago, 1941 Miss Grace Therrien, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Therrien of this city, and Richard A. Hegman were quietly married at Lakeside Duluth on Saturday, Oct. 18.

A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Buirge in this city on Oct. 25 when Miss Pearl Renden of Grasston became the bride of Mr. Robert Buirge of this city.

Halloween specials at Challeen’s Fair-

way included black and orange jelly beans, two pounds for 25 cents, apple cider, 59 cents per gallon, red delicious apples, 40 lb. box for $2.25, and Fairway canned pumpkin, 20 oz. can for 10 cents.

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A Packard car coming from the north ran into John Duvall’s grading outfit north of town last week. It was just about dark and the driver evidently didn’t see the rig until too late. One of the horses was hit and badly bruised. The car upset but wasn’t damaged. This is the second time John has been hit while grading, the first time he was hit from the rear.

John has come to the conclusion that it doesn’t make much difference which way he happens to be looking; he has got it both coming and going.

A 10 lb. baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Moeding Nov. 12.

ROCK CREEK NEWS: Becoming homesick and longing for the scenes of his happy school days and boyhood pranks, Bob Morrow had to visit the old home town, only two days after he packed his belongings and moved with his parents to Pine City.

“October is Pastor Appreciation Month and in recognition of our pastor at the Pine City Evangelical Free Church we would like to let him know how much we love and appreciate him. Thank you Pastor Joel Preston for being such a caring pastor. We appreciate your love for the Lord and for people. Thank you for using your time, gifts and talents to minister to others not only in our church family but in and around the community.”

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Monday, October 31 from 5:30-9pm at Quamba Baptist Church.

This is open to players of all ages and sponsored by VFW post 4258. Proceeds beneďŹ t the VFW Education Scholarship and Pine City Cub Scout funds. Come out for Game Night at Quamba Baptist Church (Halloween alternative-no costume). Pizza party HALLOWEEN PARTY and board games, please bring pizza Pine City American Legion Post #51 is having a Kids Halloween to bake and share and your favorite Party on Sunday, October 30, from 1pm-3 pm.

There will be games, food and a trick or treat bag for every child. There will board games to play. also be a costume contest.

PUMPKIN PATCH HALLOWEEN PARTY

Peaceful Pines Pumpkin Patch will be open October 29 from 11-6pm and October 30 from 11-4pm.

Vannelli’s Landing will be having their 1st Annual Kids Trick-orTreat Party on Saturday, October 29 from 3-5pm.

Fall fun for your family! Acres of pick your own pumpkins for the kids to hunt through. Come enjoy bounce houses or new this year - our Kids Corner Maze. A smaller version of a full size maze, perfect for smaller children who would tire in a full size maze. Peaceful Pines Farm is located on the corners of Northern Rd. and Government Rd.

There will be prizes and candy.

TRUNK OR TREAT Pine City Evangelical Free Church is having a TRUNK OR TREAT Monday, October 31 from 6pm-7pm.

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Open Arms Church in Grasston will be having a Fall Festival on Saturday, October 29 from 4-7 pm, everyone is invited to attend.

There will be games for all ages, hay rides, a maze, movie and popcorn, walking tacos and root beer oats.

A fun ďŹ lled family evening! Take a guided interpretive hike behind the Vistor Center lit up with Jack-O’ Laterns. Learn about reptile and amphibian species found at Crex to win a prize, make a turtle cookie, snake bookmark, get your face painted and enjoy some seasonal treats! Wear a Creepy Crawly Costume! all ages welcome. Recommened to bring: ashlight.

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“It’s such a neat way to connect with history,” Miller said. “Some of the songs actually name places around Pine County. It connects you to where you’re from ... and it brings the past to life in a powerful way. We do these around the state, and people are blown away at the thought that there is such powerful folk culture here in Minnesota. I don’t think we give ourselves enough credit.”

Visit the band’s website at www.thelostforty.com for videos, music and more.

“The Lost Forty” will present the songs of Mike Dean and more Minnesota lumberjack songs and stories on Friday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. at the North West Company Fur Post in Pine City. The show is presented by Pine Center for the Arts. Tickets are available at Pine Center for the Arts and the North West Company Fur Post. For more information, call Pine Center for the Arts at 320-629-4924.

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Miller has been playing traditional Irish music over a decade, and several years ago discovered the songs of the lumber camps.

His interest led him to discover the songs of Mike Dean, born in 1857, who followed the lumber trade into the newly incorporated village of Hinckley in 1885.

Over the years Dean farmed, ran a local saloon, survived the Great Hinckley Fire, and moved to Pine City in 1907.

Miller started investigating Dean, and with the help of members of the Pine County Genealogical Society he found story after story in old newspapers and other documents. Dean was known for hosting days-long music

parties every winter, where groups of visitors would stay at his home and sing and play songs. Dean also wrote a book.

“His book is called ‘The Flying Cloud,’ and it’s a collection of 166 songs,” said Miller. “Just the words, no sheet music, no information about him or where the songs came from. It was a common thing in the 1800s and early 1900s.”

Miller was finally able to track down wax cylinder recordings of Dean singing his songs at the Library of Congress.

“They’re just a treasure trove to me after having researched this guy for five years,” Miller said. “The newspaper said he sang all day. I believe it.”

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2016 VOTER GUIDE: MINNESOTA STATE REPRESENTATIVE • DISTRICT 11B funding and services provide for local families struggling with poverty, mental illness and physical disability.

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WHAT QUALITIES OR QUALIFICATIONS DO YOU HAVE THAT WOULD MAKE YOU THE BEST CHOICE FOR REPRESENTATIVE? As a general contractor, I know what it means to successfully run a small business in rural Minnesota – keeping the simple simple and making the complex doable.

This is what it takes to ensure that construction projects result in quality work and legislation result in effective government service.

I’ve served my local community as a Township Supervisor and Zoning and Building Official. I am familiar with governmental process and have worked successfully with community partners to revise zoning plans and address citizen concerns.

I was a Housing Program Field Director for Lakes and Pines CAC. In that position, I performed property assessments and grant project implementation and review. I witnessed the positive impact that grant

WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST ISSUES FACING THE DISTRICT AND THE STATE RIGHT NOW? HOW WILL YOU ADDRESS THEM? Economic development is the most significant issue facing our District.

Economic prosperity depends upon our ability to attract new businesses and job opportunities.

To grow our local economy, we must invest in the programs that support it. Over the last 20 years, the Republicans have either cut or insufficiently funded programs that rural counties depend on. I will work to restore Local Government Aid and County Program Aid which reduce local property taxes by helping finance local services. I will revive the Minnesota Investment Fund and the Job Creation Program – proven initiatives that help businesses grow and create jobs all over the state.

Without legislative support for these programs, our local governments are forced to raise property and local sales taxes.

At the end of the legislative session, rural areas such as District 11B ended up with only $5 million to expand broadband service. I will push for real investment in high-speed internet access. Without it, our students, small businesses and local entrepreneurs

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will not be able to keep up with the rest of the state.

Finally, we need to ensure that our youth are prepared to enter the workforce.

Businesses and schools can partner to introduce students to local careers, shorten the time to gainful employment and lower student debt. We need the educational funding and community partnerships that will prepare our graduates for the workforce and create a local pool of skilled employees for our businesses.

HOW WILL YOU BUILD BIPARTISAN CONSENSUS TO ACCOMPLISH YOUR GOALS? The last legislative session ended with many broken promises and failed opportunities.

Rather than acknowledge their role in this gridlock, each party resorted to partisanship and blame.

Consensus depends upon thoughtful discussion and the ability to respectfully consider opposing positions. Consensus will just be a catch phrase if we keep electing people who blindly vote the party line.

As a contractor, I worked daily to build consensus with my customers, my employees and my sub-contractors.

I know the importance of shared goals and keeping lines of communication open. I also know that our District needs representation that will drop the polarizing divisiveness and get back to the work that needs to get done.

Jason Rarick

WHAT QUALITIES OR QUALIFICATIONS DO YOU HAVE THAT WOULD MAKE YOU THE BEST CHOICE FOR REPRESENTATIVE? For the past two years, I have had the honor of serving Pine and Kanabec counties as your State Representative. As a life-long Pine County resident, a father, a small business owner, and a 24 year IBEW 110 Union member, I believe I am uniquely qualified to represent our community in the legislature. In my time as a legislator, I have attended countless meetings with county commissioners, city councils, township board officers, and school boards, because I firmly believe that in order to best represent your community well, you have to listen to the concerns of individual people and officials at all levels of local government.

WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST ISSUES FACING THE DISTRICT AND THE STATE RIGHT NOW? HOW WILL YOU ADDRESS THEM? The biggest issues I

rear window, must be equipped with an additional side mirror. Pickup trucks, which are often used for hauling purposes, must also be equipped with an additional side mirror. The side mirror will provide the driver with a clear view when transported materials obstruct sight through the rearview mirror.

Vehicles equipped without or limited mirrors can result in a crash as the driver is unable to see behind them from different angles. Driver and passenger side mirrors help drivers see other vehicles when changing lanes, assist the driver in determining how close other vehicles are, and in the event an emergency vehicle approaches, a driver is able to slow down and safely pullover and yield the right-of-way.

In my experience over the years, I have encountered many unsafe situations while responding to emergencies with my lights and siren on where vehicles in

see facing District 11B are healthcare, jobs, and transportation.

On healthcare, we must admit MNsure has been a complete disaster for our state, especially folks in Greater Minnesota. MNsure’s failures include millions of dollars wasted on a faulty website, issues with property liens, delays in sending out tax forms, and absurd bonuses given to MNsure executives. After Governor Dayton referred to the Affordable Care Act as “no longer affordable,” it’s my hope that everyone is finally willing to take a long hard look at ways to reform MNsure, and get relief to working families who are facing skyrocketing insurance costs.

Along with healthcare, creating quality jobs in District 11B is an important issue to address. In my first term, I voted for several measures to promote job growth, including the largest broadband infrastructure investment in the history of Minnesota. I also supported a tuition freeze at two-year MnSCU institutions, like Pine Technical and Community College, for those seeking a trade education. Tax relief for small, main street businesses was included in the omnibus tax bill that passed both the House and Senate with overwhelming support. I voted in favor of this legislation, and was extremely disappointed

when it was vetoed by Governor Dayton. I will also continue to stand for the men and women who earn their living as miners, pipe-fitters, and farmers, whose jobs are continually threatened by burdensome regulations.

Finally, I believe in prioritizing transportation funding for roads and bridges. I supported legislation that would have directed existing tax revenue from automobile part sales into a dedicated road and bridge fund.

The bonding bill must prioritize transportation infrastructure projects as well. Kanabec County ranks first and Pine County ranks third in Minnesota in terms of transportation costs.

Our family budgets cannot afford the massive gas tax increase proposed by the DFL. HOW WILL YOU BUILD BIPARTISAN CONSENSUS TO ACCOMPLISH YOUR GOALS? To date, I have received many endorsements, but the ones from my fellow labor unions are very special to me, because as a Republican, their faith in me demonstrates my ability to work across the aisle and stand up to my own party in advocating for our community’s concerns.

To learn more about my endorsements and my campaign, please visit JasonRarick.com.

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front of me had no idea that I was behind them. When the driver finally realized there was a patrol car behind them, they would become startled and apply the brakes very hard and/or swerve into the other lanes or shoulder very quickly, creating a very dangerous situation.

I recommend that drivers have two outside mirrors, along with a rearview mirror attached to their windshield at all times. If a driver is pulling an RV or trailer and the view to the rear is obstructed, I recommend purchasing rearview mirror extensions.

Please avoid distractions while driving and make it a habit of checking rearview mirrors often. This will increase a driver’s odds of avoiding a crash.

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Dragons volleyball beats Eagles to go 15-8

BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

The Dragons volleyball team had a memorable night in its final regular season game of the 2016 season. The squad added another win to its resume to finish with a 15-8 record, and also teamed with the East Central Eagles to raise more than $450 to aid local cancer patients.

PINE CITY 3, EAST CENTRAL 0 (25-8, 25-13, 29-27) It was a Pink Out the Gym night at East Central High School on Monday, Oct. 17, and the Dragons took care of business on the court. Serving at a 92 percent clip, Pine City stormed through the first two games of this match before having to really battle to get past the Eagles in the third.

“First two games we were dynamite,” said head coach Devin Danielson. “Halfway through the third was even dynamite, but that last game was tough, [East Central] just never quit and we struggled at the end to put the ball away.”

Despite the challenge, Pine City was able to walk away with a season sweep of the Eagles and got back to .500 in Great River Conference play,

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The Dragons and Eagles volleyball teams joined up to Pink Out the Gym at East Central on Oct. 17. The event raised more than $450 to aid local cancer patients and the two teams have decided to share a Pink Out each season going forward. Pine City will host the event at a home game in 2017.

ending the year with a 6-6 record in the conference. Sam Carr led the Dragons with nine kills in the match, followed

by Breckan Pangerl with seven. Kelsey Kidder had a solid effort defensively and was tops for Pine City with eight digs.

“It was a good night,” recalled Danielson. “I think the girls enjoy giving me gray hair and giv-

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It’s going to be anyone’s game.”

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Dragons fall to tough Grand Rapids squad

BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Pine City’s football team lost its final regular season game of the season on Wednesday, Oct. 19 when they hosted a 6-1 Grand Rapids Thunderhawks team that is known to play a very physical brand of football. For most of the night the Dragons played solid defense and matched Grand Rapids’ physicality. Unfortunately, Pine City’s offense failed to get anything going in a game that felt all too familiar.

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Dominating at the Great River Conference Cross-Country Meet, the Pine City Dragons took first in both boys and girls competitions. Next up for the Dragons is the Section 5A Meet to be held in Milaca this Thursday, Oct. 27.

Girls, boys named Great River Cross-Country Conference champs

BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Dominating at the Great River Conference Cross-Country Meet, the Pine City Dragons took first in both boys and girls competitions.

The meet was held at the Pine City Country Club on Tuesday, Oct. 18.

“We had an amazing day,” said head coach Jared Clementson.

“Both the boys and girls won. We also had the overall race winners in each of the varsity races. Our JV and junior high boys also won their races. I am very proud of the team as a whole.”

The Dragons girls team won with a perfect score of 15 points, beating Rush City by 40 points and Mille Lacs by 57 points. All seven

of the Dragons varsity runners placed in the top 10 and earned All-Conference honors. This was seven straight Great River Conference Championships for the Dragons. The boys team captured their fourth GRC Championship in a row as they scored 22 points, besting Braham by 23 points and Rush City by 37 points.

Ashli Webster set the pace for the Dragons girls and won by 18 seconds. In doing so, Webster became the third girl in school history to become the Conference Champion, along with Sherry Rike (2009) and Abby Cummins (2010).

Alaina Steele (22:06) finished second and Marin Foss (22:32) finished third for the second year in a row. Grace Grubbs (22:34) and

Lily Wilson (22:35) came up big in the last 300m where they passed another runner to place fourth and fifth. This effort help produce a perfect score of only 15 points (where the top five runners place first through fifth). Grace Langmade (22:56) and Alexis Thieman (22:58) ran strong races and placed eighth and ninth respectively. All seven girls earned All Conference honors by placing in the top 10.

“We have had many injuries on the girls team this year but I am proud to say that they never gave up and came to do their best when it counted,” said Clementson. “I am excited to see even more improvement out of these girls in the upcoming Section 5A meet.”

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GRAND RAPIDS 21, PINE CITY 7 Pine City knew they would have their hands full with a Class AAAAA team that had already beaten several other Class AAAA and Class AAA teams with significantly better records than the Dragons (Hermantown, #2 ranked Proctor). The Dragons came out with a new look defensively, and for long stretches of the game were able to contain the Thunderhawks.

“I thought the boys, especially defensively, played really hard,” said Dragons head coach Jared Polzine.

“That’s a big football team that is 6-2 and we gave them everything they could handle. We didn’t play second fiddle to anyone there. We did put ourselves in some tough situations, but we came up with some big plays, and showed how tough we could play. We still haven’t proven that we can consistently move the ball on offense, but we had a lot of fight.”

The offensive struggles have been well documented over the past two seasons, but in this game Pine City failed to reach 100 total yards and turned the ball over four times.

“After one of those turnovers,” said Polzine, “we had a big goal line stand in the first half. Defensively we had our backs against the ball several times; we played the entire first half on our half of the field.

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Tennis comes in second, Cahill off to State HALLOWEEN PARTY

BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Pine City’s tennis team wrapped up a banner year this past week with a second place finish in the Section 7A tournament. The team also has one player, senior Natalie Cahill, who was crowned Section Champion and will be heading to State. Also earning a third place medal in the section tournament was the doubles pairing of Raven Rarick and Alison Brown.

As a team, Pine City finished the year an impressive 17-2.

The Dragons week started out on Monday, Oct. 17 as they competed in the team semifinals and team finals.

PINE CITY 4, EVELETH-GILBERT 3 In a semifinal match for the ages, the Dragons were down 3-1 at one point with the last three matches on the court. Pine City came up big in the clutch.

“We swept the three doubles spots and we won at first singles,” explained head coach Rick Engelstad.

“Very solid team win, the Bears were a very good squad. They are very well coached and have an incredible singles lineup.”

The lone singles victory came from Cahill (6-2, 6-2), while all three doubles pairings were winners.

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without being able to throw the ball, but on defense we gave them some fits.”

The Thunderhawks did open the scoring in the first quarter with a 41-yard touchdown pass where the Dragons had a blown assignment in coverage. Pine City played much of the night with nine men in the box, and were willing to concede the pass in an effort to stuff the run. The Dragons also allowed short touchdown runs in the second and third quarter to fall behind 21-0, but gave up just 265 yards all night to a Thunderhawks team that ran 69 plays.

“We loaded the box and basically said that they would have to beat us with throwing,” added Polzine.

“It’s the first game in many years that I played without a safety. Nice to run some stunts and blitzes, mess with their blocking schemes.

Dakotah Neid made some really nice plays (including a monster hit on fourth down of the aforementioned goal line stand), Dan Showalter and Isaiah Gonyea both did a really nice job there too.”

It was senior night, so the Dragons started their seniors. Between that and the limited number of offensive plays in the first half, impressive junior running back Jake Lunceford didn’t see many opportunities early. Lunceford did end up making a big play in the fourth quarter on what would end up being Pine City’s only touchdown drive. Lunceford scooped up a low throw on a screen pass and rambled 43 yards into Grand Rapids

VIRGINIA 5, PINE CITY 2 The Blue Devils were very tough across the board, and Pine City was only able to pick up points at first singles and first doubles with wins for Cahill and the pairing of Rarick and Brown.

“We did not lose this one, the Blue Devils won it,” said Engelstad. “They really played well. Probably the best they have played this year. We played well and battled out on the court; we just came up short in this one. These young ladies have had a tremendous year and they can hold their heads high and be proud of what they accomplished.”

The loss ended the team’s season.

Back in action the following day, Pine City would play in the Section 7A Individual tournament on Tuesday, Oct. 18. The Dragons had six individuals competing for a chance to go to State. Cahill was crowned Section 7A Singles Champion, going 3-0 on the day. Rarick and Brown finished third by winning a true third place match in memorable fashion (6-3, 2-6, 12-10).

The day belonged to Cahill, who will be heading back to the State Tournament for the third year in a row. Cahill won in the quarterfinals in quick fashion (6-0, 6-1), and was equally impressive in the semis (61, 6-0). Cahill won the Finals matchup against Cora Delich of Eveleth-Gilbert in straight sets as well.

“Natalie advanced to the State Tournament for the third straight year,” said coach Engelstad, “but this time she did so as the Section 7A Singles Champion.

Natalie is such a smart player; she is a cerebral assassin. She thinks so well and puts herself into good spots continuously in building points.”

Cahill will play on Thursday morning, Oct. 27 at 8 a.m. at the Reed-Sweatt Tennis Center. Cahill has a season record of 31-1 going into the State Tournament and will meet last year’s runner-up in the opening round.

Also in section play for the Dragons were Lydia Adams and another doubles team featuring Caitlyn Furber and Melinda Rydberg. That doubles team ran into the North #1 seed from Eveleth-Gilbert in round one and played one of their best matches of the year, but lost in straight sets (6-3, 6-2). Adams also participated in the singles tournament but lost in the opening round (6-3, 6-0).

With the win, Pine City improved to 17-1 on the season and earned a spot in the Section 7A Finals.

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territory. It was the only completed pass in the game for Pine City.

A few plays later, junior running back Beau Steele showed exceptional burst up the middle on a 22yard touchdown run, Pine City’s only score on the night. Steele led the Dragons in rushing with 46 yards.

Pine City now has to deal with a short week as they prepare for the opening round of the Section 5AAA playoffs. They have a tough matchup against a very athletic, high scoring Annandale Cardinals team.

“Its always a short week, a quick turnaround, but at this point in the season if they don’t know what they’re doing, it’s never going to happen,” Polzine said of having to play on a Tuesday night (Oct. 25).

“It is a weird schedule because

you’re used to going to school all week, but you deal with it.”

Pine City will enter that playoff game knowing that they have faced some very stiff competition during the regular season. Although the Dragons are just 1-7, six of the teams they’ve lost to are 6-2 or better and their one win came against a Rebels team that defeated Hermantown in the regular season finale.

“Annandale is very athletic everywhere,” said Polzine. “They’re very good at throwing, athletic and fast – maybe it slows down a bit with a wet field or a wet ball – there is a chance of rain. We just need to put a complete game together, and we could surprise someone if they took us lightly.”

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CROSS-COUNTRY: from page 13 For the Dragons boys, Eli Grubbs bolted out to an early lead and never looked back, becoming the seventh boy in school history to become the Conference Champion, winning by 16 seconds in a time of 18:09. Previous champions include Jim Kingen (1986 - Rum River), now head coach Jared Clementson (2002 - Rum River), Trevor McNally (2006 - Two Rivers), Zach Swanson (2008), Cody Hanson (2010), and Easton Foss (2013 and 2014).

Tommy Ryan (18:25) ran well and held on for second place. Freshmen Nate Webster (18:29)

and Derek Clementson (18:44) ran in the front pack the whole race and placed fourth and sixth respectively. These four boys earned All Conference honors by placing in the top 10. Noah Miller (19:23) held on for 11th place, earning him Honorable Mention. TJ Rank (20:04) and Remington Steele (20:05) placed 15th and 16th.

“Our boys have started looking pretty good late in the season and didn’t disappoint,” said Clementson. “I am looking forward to seeing how they can do at the Section 5A meet in Milaca as they could prove to be

one of the top teams in the section. Eli Grubbs is our lone varsity senior and has a pretty decent shot at qualifying for the State meet if he can race like he did at the Conference meet.”

Jake Adams (20:08) led the boys JV race from start to finish and won by six seconds. Austin Eckert (20:14) and Nick Stolp (20:19) were close behind, placing second and third as Pine City’s JV boys won with a score of 22 points. Kaylee Prihoda (23:58) ran a personal best time by 46 seconds and placed second in the girls JV race. Jill Tomczyk, Janae Johnson

and Summer Rockstroh placed third, fourth and fifth respectively.

Clementson also walked away from the meet having been named GRC Coach of the Year for both the boys and girls.

The Section 5A meet will be held on Thursday, Oct. 27 at the Milaca golf course starting at 4 p.m.

The top two teams at the Section meet qualify for the State Meet which will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5 in Northfield at the St. Olaf campus. The top eight individuals (after taking out the individuals who also qualify as a team) will also advance.

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2016 VOTER GUIDE: PINE CITY SCHOOL BOARD • DISTRICT 578

Wally Connaker

Tim Geisler

WHAT QUALITIES OR QUALIFICATIONS DO YOU HAVE THAT WOULD MAKE YOU THE BEST CHOICE FOR THE PINE CITY SCHOOL BOARD? I have a passion for public education and Pine City Schools. I have a 47 year association with Pine City Schools as a teacher, coach, administrator, sub teacher and school board member (last 5 years). If you count my years as a student that number is almost 60 years.

I am willing to spend the time and energy on board business. I haven’t missed a regular board meeting during my first term and have attended about 20 days of training each year and several hundred special and committee meetings.

I have a strong educational background with a Social Studies/Coaching degree from St. Cloud State University and a masters in Athletic Administration from St. Thomas. I am motivated by the best interest of all students. I function well as a team member and accept the majority decision on all school issues.

WHAT QUALITIES OR QUALIFICATIONS DO YOU HAVE THAT WOULD MAKE YOU THE BEST CHOICE FOR THE PINE CITY SCHOOL BOARD? I am a graduate, along with my four daughters, of Pine City School District. I have 20 years of experience as a school board member and am a strong believer in lifelong learning. One of my strengths is the ability to listen to opposing positions before making a decision.

Sometimes the decision that needs to be made is tough, but I am willing to do that. I am concerned first about the education of our students, but understand the importance of financial stability. I have been involved with teacher negotiations throughout my tenure.

While I understand the need for salary increases I am very aware of the bottom line and what it will cost the district. A financially sound district is of utmost importance.

The last thing we want to do is eliminate positions, cut programs, or increase class sizes, because of the impact this could have on our students. I also realize that we are financially sound because of the support we receive from local taxpayers who have voted for our referendums. Please accept my sincere thank you.

Another quality that I have is that I understand I am one of seven board members and therefore the decisions are made by the majority which sometimes I’m not a part of, but I still support the decision. I feel that it’s important as a board member not to micro-manage.

We hire the superintendent and trust them to lead everyday responsibilities along with administration and faculty.

I am a blue collar board member that hopes that I am approachable and don’t claim to know it all.

Above all, I strive to be a person of character and I believe that education is the great equalizer that allows people to improve their situation.

WHAT ARE THE STRENGTHS OF PINE CITY SCHOOLS, AND HOW WOULD YOU BUILD ON THEM? The strengths of Pine City Schools are the staff and students. About 55 percent of our teachers have a master’s degree.

We need to continue to attract the best teachers and use our resources to maintain them. We offer a very strong curriculum which allows every student the ability to succeed.

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST ISSUE FACING PINE CITY SCHOOLS AT THIS TIME, AND HOW WILL YOU ADDRESS IT? The biggest issue facing Pine City Schools is compliance with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). With the end of the No Child Left Behind we need to redirect our resources and do what we said we would do by giving every child the chance to succeed. This is no small task but Pine City Schools will get it done.

WHAT ARE THE STRENGTHS OF PINE CITY SCHOOLS, AND HOW WOULD YOU BUILD ON THEM? Our staff and their genuine concern for our students, which means that we will continue to strive to hire the best people for positions realizing that any staff can be an en-

couragement to our students. Being financially sound allows us to keep class size down, hire specialists where needed, and offer more opportunities for our students.

We are in the beginning phases of peer coaching, where certain cohorts get together and share some of the things that work for them. We trust it will lead to good results, especially for new teachers. It’s fair to say our numbers are good in extra-curricular activities, which is encouraging for the students and community. Our performing arts have done quite well and our new auditorium is a real plus for that.

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST ISSUE FACING PINE CITY SCHOOLS AT THIS TIME, AND HOW WILL YOU ADDRESS IT? The first thing that comes to mind is our test scores. Math, Reading and Science scores are all below what we would want them to be. As a board we are aware and currently addressing this situation. There is an achievement gap, therefore we continue to try and bring struggling students up, while maintaining high standards for top students. As a school system, our goal is to help each student become successful in whatever vocation they choose.

City, they went on to college and came back here to teach. Many of our teachers volunteer for different events and coaching our sports teams and speech team. They get out and in the community.

They teach fair play, how to deal with adversity and commitment to a team to get a win. To help them we need to get them new technologies and acquire any tools they need to better teach our “kids.”

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST ISSUE FACING PINE CITY SCHOOLS AT THIS TIME, AND HOW WILL YOU ADDRESS IT? I really don’t see any major issues but a couple little issues that could lead to problems in the future. One thing I have got a look at is our MCA test scores; they show on some things we are below average in some categories in Minnesota. This is something we can work together to fix – teacher workshops to learn more new proven techniques for the future learning of all students. I feel we are starting to look at this already, we just got to keep it going til it is done.

Another minor thing is parent involvement. I understand now-a-days with our busy schedules this is hard. I think we can encourage parents to help their children. I propose “lock-in” type learning, each one geared to one specific thing each time– science, mathematics, reading, arts. Maybe more pro events. Letters to parents explaining our test scores. More emails showing them what we are trying to do.

security.

I spent four years as a member of the Pine City Jaycees and have volunteered with many events and held Vice-President positions and filled in as President for two months.

I spent three years as a substitute teacher at Pine City High School, Ogilvie Elementary and Ogilvie High School.

I have a wealth of experience outside of the school system that gives me insight as to what employers expect from employees and how that translates from what the students are learning into real world applications.

WHAT ARE THE STRENGTHS OF PINE CITY SCHOOLS, AND HOW WOULD YOU BUILD ON THEM? The strengths that Pine City Schools have are in the students, parents, leadership of the Administration, well educated, talented and caring teachers, supporting staff members, coaches and community support. It is a group effort to make our schools function well at home and at school. To continue these strengths, I would make decisions that would continue to offer positive solutions to meet the changing needs of each group while being financially responsible.

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST ISSUE FACING PINE CITY SCHOOLS AT THIS TIME, AND HOW WILL YOU ADDRESS IT? There are many big issues facing our schools.

Funding has seen an increase of $432 per student. Test scores have declined the last few years.

Technology is constantly changing. Safety and security is always a concern everyday from transportation, classroom, sports, activities as well as data privacy. Everything is always subject to scrutiny and has to be evaluated for improvement.

Scott Milliman

WHAT QUALITIES OR QUALIFICATIONS DO YOU HAVE THAT WOULD MAKE YOU THE BEST CHOICE FOR THE PINE CITY SCHOOL BOARD? I have these qualities to be the best for the school board: the ability to want to learn the duties of a school board. A deep desire to prepare our students for their path and future endeavors and ultimately graduation and college. With various positions at my current job I have learned to be a team player, no matter what my views were.

WHAT ARE THE STRENGTHS OF PINE CITY SCHOOLS, AND HOW WOULD YOU BUILD ON THEM? There are many strengths to Pine City schools but I feel the major one is our teachers.

They care tremendously about their “kids” so to speak. There is a bunch of teachers who have got their education from Pine

Jim Biernat

WHAT QUALITIES OR QUALIFICATIONS DO YOU HAVE THAT WOULD MAKE YOU THE BEST CHOICE FOR THE PINE CITY SCHOOL BOARD? I have earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems from DeVry Institute of Technology Phoenix, AZ campus in 1988. I’m three credit hours shy of a minor in Accounting. I have had various employment opportunities since graduating from Pine City High School in 1982 which include farming, fast food, gas stations, retail, customer service, data entry, mainframe computer operations and

Wendy Leibel

WHAT QUALITIES OR QUALIFICATIONS DO YOU HAVE THAT WOULD MAKE YOU THE BEST CHOICE FOR THE PINE CITY SCHOOL BOARD? As a Pine City resident since the age of five, and a proud graduate of Pine City High School, it was paramount to my husband and I that our children grow up as

Dragons. Our son is now a senior and our daughter is a sophomore. I am currently completing my first term on the Pine City School Board. These past five years have been enlightening, to say the least! Being a board member is about more than making the best decisions to impact student learning, even if those choices are hard to make. I have been blessed to build on my existing relationships with parents, staff, and community of Pine City.

There has been a lot of listening, sympathizing, high-fives and hugs—because that is the spirit of our school district. At the end of the day, we are family and friends who all simply want the best future for our children.

WHAT ARE THE STRENGTHS OF PINE CITY SCHOOLS, AND HOW WOULD YOU BUILD ON THEM? Pine City Schools’ primary strength is the people. We have parents who truly care, as well as a top-notch staff at all levels: teachers, food service, custodians, administration and all other staff that help our schools run smoothly. As a parent, I can see how important it is to bridge the gap between the school board and families in the community. Parents can be our students’ greatest asset and contribute so much to the future of their children. Empowering parents to make informed decisions about their child’s education is essential. It is my hope that Pine City Schools can continue to build relationships with parents and our community by creating opportunities for involvement.

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST ISSUE FACING PINE CITY SCHOOLS AT THIS TIME, AND HOW WILL YOU ADDRESS IT? We have an incredible opportunity to reach preschoolers with our early childhood program.

Unfortunately, Pine City currently has a waiting list for enrollment. Early childhood educators also need additional space, ffunding and teaching staff. By thinking outside the box and partnering together, Pine City Schools and the community will be able to reach every child and continue to help our youngest students thrive.

Editor’s Note: Voter Guide answers listed in the order they were received from candidates.

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Dan Peterson

WHAT QUALITIES OR QUALIFICATIONS DO YOU HAVE THAT WOULD MAKE YOU THE BEST CHOICE FOR THE PINE CITY SCHOOL BOARD? At this point I would say my years of experience on the board provides me with a broad understanding of this school district and a history to draw from in making decisions for the future of Pine City Schools.

WHAT ARE THE STRENGTHS OF PINE CITY SCHOOLS, AND HOW WOULD YOU BUILD ON THEM? Maybe the greatest strength is the community support our district has. Our staff is a real strength as we have so many who care deeply for our students and are dedicated to there achievement. I will build on this by continuing to seek the publics input and by working hard to maintain a strong financial standing so are staff

feel the security that goes along with a stable district.

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST ISSUE FACING PINE CITY SCHOOLS AND HOW WILL YOU ADDRESS IT? Helping every student reach their maximum potential. We can best achieve this by hiring excellent staff and provide training and an atmosphere that promotes professional growth and care and compassion for the students.

2016 VOTER GUIDE: PINE CITY MAYOR go over there during the time I was in the service.

They got released. That’s fine. I did my time in the service. I’ve got Army training behind me and DNR bow instructor training. People want to tell me, you didn’t do this or you didn’t do that. I’m a disabled vet, who are you? I have a small business. I do custom leather work for people. I’ve got to pay taxes every year on that.

Terry Neitzel

WHAT QUALITIES OR QUALIFICATIONS DO YOU HAVE THAT WOULD MAKE YOU THE BEST CHOICE FOR MAYOR OF PINE CITY? I can do the same job they’re doing. I’m a disabled veteran. I went in the service in 1979 during the Iran hostage crisis.

I was never allowed to

Carl Pederson

WHAT QUALITIES OR QUALIFICATIONS DO YOU HAVE THAT WOULD MAKE YOU THE BEST CHOICE FOR MAYOR OF PINE CITY? My life experiences include over 24 years of Federal Government service.

The majority of my career I worked in various management roles, including serving as a Chief Financial Officer for seventeen years. Having had the opportunity to work in four states, I experienced different demographics and cultures which broadened my scope of view on how I look at and deal with situations. Also as a veteran of the US Army,

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST ISSUE FACING PINE CITY AT THIS TIME, AND HOW WILL YOU ADDRESS IT? I want to put justice back where it should be.

I’ve had problems in the past with the sheriff’s office and I feel like they have not done their jobs.

There need to be some changes in there.

People talk about their Minnesota and California National Guard, my experiences helped me develop critical leadership skills. My life’s work has been in public service. I believe in constructive conversation, collaboration, transparency, and an open communication style to achieve goals.

Having served as mayor for almost two years, I believe that we as a council, have accomplished many positive things in the interest of good city governance. As an example, I have worked hard at building good relations with the townships. The goal is and will continue to be to include the townships as part of the fire committee.

Providing them an opportunity for input on matters that affect their constituents is in the interest of delivering the best service to all that the city serves. As noted, my life’s work is a to serve as part of an organization with the interest in doing the best I can with the intended consequence of making positive contributions, bettering the organization.

As mayor I believe

water bills being so high.

Why don’t you do something about it? Stand up, go to meetings, say something to them. I’m going to put a cap on the water bill.

I won’t take any money from the city. I’m going to put that money towards a new city hall. City hall will be moved in two years. They aren’t using the north end of the fire hall, and that’s where I’m going to put city hall.

I’m tired of the things going on in this city.

These apartment buildings in town need to be inspected yearly.

I put a comment on Facebook after the gas leak, “Only in Pine City,” and I got slammed. They want to badmouth me? I don’t think so, boys. My town is going to shine every day. I don’t care if I

have to work overtime or not.

that we must follow ordinances and policies which bring consistency and structure. I see the future of Pine City as one that will grow. I strongly believe that we must perpetually promote our city and seek out new businesses to consider locating in our community. We need to continue to promote and maintain a pro-business environment for existing businesses. Doing these things will promote growth and sustainability of the city, its businesses, residents, and have a positive influence on the larger community which surround us.

aging infrastructure and streets, many are 60 plus years old. To our favor, I see Pine City and its potential for growth. With good long term planning we can provide the resources that address these issues.

In addition, given our location, great schools, a sustaining business district and a shovel ready technology park, along with the city promoting and seeking new businesses to consider this their home, I see opportunity. For instance, our local college has a business Incubator to help new business get off the ground, currently occupied by a company called EzBox. The goal is to see them move into our technology park and contribute towards growth.

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST ISSUE FACING PINE CITY AT THIS TIME, AND HOW WILL YOU ADDRESS IT? Number one is our water utility debt obligation.

The upside is we have a redundant water delivery system in the event of a failure of the aging water tower. Like many at the time it was built, I questioned it. However having this system clearly puts our city at an advantage which will support growth. Another item is

HOW WILL YOU WORK WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF TO ACCOMPLISH YOUR GOALS? They need to open up their eyes. You’re all raising the water bill.

Why? I want to see the maintenance reports.

You move city hall out of the old courthouse. If I’m in office, city hall will be moved. Your water bill, I will cap it. I’m going to lay it right down to them.

If somebody wants to ask me a question, stand up, and I’ll give you the best answer I can give you. Things need to be changed, and I’m going to change them. And change them for the better, not the worse.

HOW WILL YOU WORK WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF TO ACCOMPLISH YOUR GOALS? As I noted earlier, I believe in constructive conversation, collaboration, transparency, and open communications and common sense.

PINE CITY COUNCIL Incumbent City Council members Brian Scholin and Steven Ovick are the only candidates who

filed for election for the two open seats, and will be the only candidates on the ballot. Loren Sklu-

zacek has announced a write-in candidacy for city council.

Sheriff’s office sued after fatal crash STAFF REPORT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

The Pine County Sheriff’s Office and Pine County Investigator Richard Giese are being sued by the mother and two siblings of Joseph A. Kelley, who was killed in a car crash on Nov. 6, 2013.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, at 5:22 a.m. on Nov. 6 2013, Joseph A. Kelley, 29, of Harris was traveling southbound on I-35 near the Harris exit when he swerved to miss a deer and lost control on the wet road.

The 1998 Ford Ranger Kelley was driving swerved into the median and rolled several times. Kelley was ejected from the front seat and propelled onto the northbound lane of I-35.

The lawsuit states that Kelley did not receive fatal injuries as a result of the initial ejection from his vehicle.

Kelley was wearing all dark clothing, and was struck by the Pine County Sheriff’s Office vehicle driven by Giese, who was traveling to work at the time.

The lawsuit asserts that Giese chose not to stop, pull over, or turn on his emergency lights, and was therefore unable to avoid striking Kelley.

The plaintiffs are suing for damages in excess of $50,000.

NEWSLINE Keep deer from eating young pines

Deer enjoy browsing on the top bud of white pine and jack pine seedlings, and if they are really hungry they will even nibble on red pine seedlings. This top bud, also called the terminal bud, is where new growth starts next spring. If the bud is gone the tree will spend time creating a new bud rather than growing taller, which can be an entire year worth of growth the deer just ate.

Capping a pine seedlings’ top bud is an easy and cheap way to protect them from deer browse. Bud capping consists of folding and stapling a 4” X 6” sheet of paper around the top bud on your seedlings, catching a few needles as you staple.

Tree owners will want to bud cap in the fall before the snow falls and they will need to do this yearly until the top bud of the tree is out of the reach of deer. Visit http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/ nursery/index.html for information on how to bud cap. Contact the Minnesota State Forest Nursery at 800-657-3767 if you have questions.

Turkey council seeks candidates

The Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council is currently seeking candidates for five positions on its board of directors for a three year term. Two of the openings are from Region 1, which includes Pine County.

Interested candidates should contact the Turkey Research and Promotion Council offices at 763-6822171. Nominations will close Dec. 5. Elections will take place by mail ballot in January of 2017.

November peak for deer-vehicle crashes

Motorists should watch for deer in November, which is the peak time for deer-vehicle crashes in the state, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

The main reason for the increase in vehicle crashes is that the deer mating season occurs in November. Increased deer movement coupled with a reduction in daylight hours increase drivers’ chances of encountering deer on roadways.

Deer are more likely to be encountered in areas where habitat is close to the roadway, such as a bridge crossing over waterways, and during the early morning and evening hours when deer are most active.

From 2013 to 2015, there were 6,149 reported deer-vehicle crashes, according to the Department of Public Safety. There were 15 fatalities and 986 injury crashes. Crashes were reported in every county in the state.

Be vigilant at dusk and at dawn. A high percentage of crashes occur during the low-light or dark hours of the day when deer move between daytime bedding sites and evening feeding areas. low down and scan the sides of the road and ditches for animals when driving through forested lands or near river and stream banks. Especially drive with caution in marked deer-crossing zones.

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Residents share ideas, concerns at NLX open house

BY AILENE CROUP NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

WHAT IS NLX? Q & A

Concerned residents of Pine County showed up at Hinckley High School for a Northern Lights Express (NLX) open house, Oct. 18.

Minnesota Department of Transportation’s NLX project manager, Frank Loetterle, answered residents’ questions about railroad crossings affected by the proposed NLX passenger rail project.

At the September NLX board meeting, Loetterle said he would be meeting with Pine County’s engineers to determine which railroad crossings would be closed to accommodate the project.

Railroad crossings are possibly the most costly part of high speed rail’s infrastructure. Early on, the estimate for NLX was $15 million for each high speed crossing.

Loetterle said, as of now, they do not intend to close any crossings as part of the NLX project.

Concerns were voiced by residents of northern Pine County and from two supervisors from Nickerson Township, Harry Bloom and Neil Beise. They talked about the traffic flow across the tracks for not only motor vehicles but all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles. Recreation vehicles use the crossings and they are as important to Nickerson as bike trails are to the cities, Bloom said.

There is a siding at the Nickerson crossing which Bloom said has had Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) trains parked for several hours at a time blocking the road. Those people trying to get around the obstacle may travel a mile or more to find a way to cross the tracks. They said it also affects whether emergency vehicles can use the crossing. The supervisors asked about a law they’d heard of that regulates how long a train can block a road. They thought the time was 30 minutes.

“If we can go from three cross-

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Minnesota Department of Transportation’s NLX project manager, Frank Loetterle discusses details of the proposed rail line at the Hinckley open house on Oct. 18.

ings to two or three crossings to one but make what’s left over safe compared to what’s there, that’s what I think our objective should be. So, it’s not a matter of closing crossings just to close crossings. The message today is nothing has been decided.

I am not empowered to make this decision,” Loetterle said.

He said he would be working with townships and the county, and if a crossing is open and NLX goes through, they would install crossing gates. “I do not close crossings but the freight office can do that.”

This is the first, he said, that he’s heard of the crossings blocked for hours by trains. He said he would communicate that information to the freight office.

This reporter contacted Pine County Attorney Reese Frederickson and asked if there were a statute that regulates the amount of time a train can block a crossing.

He said Minnesota state statute 219.383 imposes the following regulation regarding trains blocking crossings:

Subd. 3. Not to block public road or street.

No railway corporation shall permit a public road or street crossing a railroad track to be closed for traffic by a standing car, train, engine, or other railroad equipment, or by a switching movement which continuously blocks a crossing for longer than ten minutes. This subdivision does not apply to cities of the first class which regulate obstruction of streets by ordinance.

Subd. 4. Penalty.

A railway corporation violating this section is guilty of a petty misdemeanor. A corporation that commits a second or subsequent violation of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.

Frederickson said the township would probably have the expense of hiring an attorney to enforce the law. He added that the fine would probably be $300 for a petty misdemeanor, and the misdemeanor would be merely a nuisance for BNSF who would turn it over to their legal staff.

What is the NLX? The Northern Lights Express is a proposed passenger rail train from the Twin Cities to Duluth. Current plans are for a 152 mile line with stops in Minneapolis, Coon Rapids, Cambridge, Hinckley and Duluth/Superior.

How fast will it go? The top possible speed for the NLX is 90 mph, but the average speed for the total route is 60 mph.

Would it be faster than traveling by car? Travel time is now estimated at 2 hours 30 minutes from Duluth to Minneapolis.

According to Google Maps, a trip from Duluth to Minneapolis by car down I-35 takes 2 hours 17 minutes.

What is the ‘Hinckley Loop’? The Hinckley Loop is proposed new-built track off the existing Burlington Northern-Santa Fe (BNSF) line which would take NLX directly to Grand Casino Hinckley. A 2015 ridership study indicated that the train would be used by 50,000 more riders per year if it were routed directly to the casino rather than stopping in the City of Hinckley, but planners assert that this is not enough to offset the estimated $81+million extra cost, and current plans are for a station to be located in downtown Hinckley.

Who is running the NLX? Several groups are involved. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) took charge of NLX project planning in 2013. The NLX Alliance is a group which lobbies for the project and makes recommendations to MnDOT. BNSF owns the rail line. The Federal Rail Authority has authorized the project.

Is Pine County involved in NLX? Pine County has been a member of the NLX Alliance since 2007 and paid over $130,000 in dues. In 2013, Pine County board members stopped paying dues, but Pine County was allowed to remain a non-voting member of the NLX Alliance.

Will there be a stop in Pine City? No. The closest proposed station is in Hinckley or Grand Casino Hinckley, 15 miles north.

Will there be a stop in Sandstone? No regular station stop is planned for Sandstone. The City of Sandstone has asked for a train cleaning station to be built in the city, but other sites are being considered for a possible train cleaning station, and no decision has been made.

How much would NLX cost to build? Who would pay? With the reduced speed proposal made public in December 2015, the cost estimates to build the train have come down from $1 billion to $500-$600 million. NLX officials say the federal government would cover up to 80 percent of the cost, while state and local funds would cover the remainder.

How much would tickets cost? The cost for a single ticket from Duluth to Minneapolis is estimated at $32.

Would there be ongoing costs for taxpayers? NLX officials have gone on the record saying the train would likely require an ongoing taxpayer subsidy of $5 million per year to operate. NLX supporters claim the train would create economic benefits to offset these costs. – Staff report

Recovering Hope opens doorways to treatment

BY RACHEL SCHMELTZER NEWS@MORAMINN.COM

Recovering Hope is a new residential treatment center in Mora whose focus is women and children under the age of 5 or women who are not mothers, with alcohol and/or drug addictions. The center does low, medium and high intensity treatment, based on the needs of the patient. It is residential, meaning the person comes to the facility to live and complete the six-month program, where all needs will be provided while going through recovery.

Executive Director Erin Gibbons and her staff of about 30 are enthusiastic, friendly and knowledgeable, and her vision has been created with help from the community. There are six board members supporting the center, who provided the financial backing which allowed a brand new facility to be built.

Beth Good, licensed psychiatrist from Kanabec Family Services will be available as will nurse practitioner Janet Wilkinson from FirstLight Health Systems.

The Workforce Center is putting together a program to assist with job seeking skills such as discovering individual strengths, the application process and mock interviews.

There is a local yoga instruc-

tor who will be teaching four mornings a week. Family Services is offering a parenting curriculum and SNAP Nutrition will be teaching healthy cooking. There is a daycare director, recovery technicians, a clinical director and certified teachers.

Gibbons has many years’ experience working with families in the mental health field. She also helped open and directed Safe Haven, another local center for women. As she worked with these families, she began to envision a more holistic approach to treatment. She saw how mental health and chemical dependency often go together and parenting is one of the biggest triggers for newly-recovered patients.

Gibbons wanted to create a treatment center in which all areas are focused on, not only the addiction, but also physical and mental health, parenting skills and employment, all at a live-in facility for women and their children. There are only a handful of these types of treatment facilities statewide.

“We are a state-of-the-art facility. We are offering more services in-house than many other treatment centers,” stated Gibbons. “Most places one may have to wait up to 30 days to get any help. Here it will be

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Pictured left to right: Wendy Kiewel-Teacher, Marie Bergloff- LADC, Beth Good-Director of Psychiatric Services, Becky Sauter- Clinical Director, Erin Gibbons- Executive Director, Janet Wilkinson- Medical Director, Jessica Dvorak-Administrative Support, Nicki Miller- Daycare Director, Ray Ludowese- Board of Directors, Melanie Mainquist- Board of Directors, Pattie Oster- Board of Directors, Mike Oster- Board of Directors.

the first three days of admission.” Most insurance will cover some or most of the costs.

There is Rule 25 funding available through the county, after an assessment is completed.

Once all paperwork is received

by Recovering Hope, the intake team responds within 24 hours.

A person is only turned away in an extreme case where there is a better option than the center.

Recovering Hope hosts 77 beds, 30 of those set aside for

children. There are private sleeping rooms, some holding up to three beds, as well as inhouse daycare. Children can come have lunch and dinner with their mother and re-join her in the evenings.

The kitchen is staffed with cooks who will provide homecooked meals three times a day in their new stainless steel kitchen. There are several community rooms, where women have meetings and sessions throughout the day and in the

evenings may relax to watch TV, read a book, do a craft or play with their kids. The large bathrooms contain private stalls and several showers and tubs. They are also in the process of having a playground built in their fenced backyard.

If interested in finding out more information, call the Recovering Hope Treatment Center at 320-364-1300 or check out their website at www.RecoveringHope.life.

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increase in the tax levy for public health in 2017, and perhaps even a decrease, Pine County Health and Human Services Director Becky Foss pointed out.

“Our goal is that both counties land on their feet,” Pine County Administrator David Minke said. Minke characterized the situation as “Pine County coming of age,” with Pine County staff desiring to provide public health services on their own without reporting to supervisors in another county.

With that in mind, staff of both counties have been working with each other and the Minnesota Department of Health to untangle multi-year grants and contracts, program administration and staffing, and develop separate budgets going into 2017.

“Pine County is on track or ahead of track to be a separate public health entity,” Commissioner Steve Hallan said.

Hallan and Commissioner Steve Chaffee have been instrumental in overseeing the split from Kanabec County.

“Decoupling from our present collaboration is trickier than starting from scratch,” Hallan observed, noting that Pine County will still collaborate with Kanabec County on administration of a combined state grant.

Pine County also collaborates with the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe to address public health concerns. Some of the 26 public health programs focus on assisting women, infants and children, intensive family home visiting, emergency preparedness, foot care clinics, statewide health improvement program, and programs to assist the elderly.

Hallan said he sensed a little tension as both counties attempted to uncouple, but also said he sensed excitement from Pine County’s own staff after getting through the discussion about staff

structuring.

For starters, Pine County Commissioners named themselves to a five-member Community Health Board to provide input on public health policy as the new board officially gets underway on Jan. 1, 2017. Like Kanabec County, Pine County also seeks input from local community health David Minke professionals and public citizens in an advisory Pine County capacity. Pine County Administrator also will need to appoint a medical director.

One of the factors that prompted the separation is leadership. “We have great leadership now, that we did not have,” Pine County Commissioner Steve Chaffee said, praising the work of Health and Human Services Director Becky Foss, Nurse Supervisor Lori Fore, and newly-hired Community Health Administrator Kathy Filbert.

Filbert comes to Pine County with 12 years experience in public health, both as a front-line home visitor and as a community health services administrator. “Kathy will be very instrumental in helping to shape the future of Pine County Public Health,” Foss said. “Back in February, developing and supporting Pine County Public Health leadership and infrastructure was listed as a top priority of the Pine County Board. With Kathy on board, we have taken a big step in meeting that objective.”

Filbert, who formerly worked for Chisago County, described her vision of building a public health agency that supports the needs of the community.

Her goals this year include providing a smooth transition to a single Commu-

‘Our goal is that both counties land on their feet.’

nity Health Board, developing a 2017 budget, along with staff development.

Long-term goals are to structure staffing to maximize grants, improve reporting, and achieve accreditation from the Healthy Family America.

“Kathy brings an amazing amount of public health knowledge to Pine County,” Foss said. “She also has demonstrated excellence, commitment, and diligence in her leadership. Kathy has already discussed key public health topics with the Pine County Public Health Planning Committee. The community can continue to count on Kathy to raise awareness about health equity, social determinants of health, adverse childhood experiences, and their impact on health, and many other subjects that have an impact on the overall health of our community.

Filbert has years of experience in working with family health programs and has specific experience in Healthy Families America (HFA), an intensive family home visiting program that is utilized in Pine County Public Health,” Foss added. “It is our desire to grow the Pine County HFA program, so that we can continue to support young families in the community and promote the best possible health outcomes for our youngest residents.”

From a staffing perspective, plans are underway to increase the number of county public health employees to 18 next year. Accounting responsibilities have been restructured within the HHS and Auditor/Treasurer departments. Filbert began her employment on May 31 and Pine County hired two health educators this summer to work with schools in the region on health improvement and alcohol and drug abuse prevention. Both positions are funded by grants.

Staff is working with the Minnesota

Department of Health to uncouple programs. To facilitate the separation, public health staff are going through each of 26 programs to determine each of the splits and segregate funding for future years. State agencies are working with Isanti and Mille Lacs counties on their separation now, so the Pine-Kanabec split will fit a similar pattern.

The state requires counties to have a minimum population of 30,000 in order for them to operate as a stand-alone public health entity. Board Chair Curt Rossow noted that Pine County’s population falls just short of that, and that the county may request a waiver from the state. Pine County also could work with Mille Lacs County because they share a lot of similarities, including similar demographics and similar working relationships with the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. Mille Lacs County also has a strong child protective services. But the counties are not contiguous, which DPH also requires, so a waiver may be in the offing here, as well.

Foss especially praised the assistance of the Minnesota Department of Health, particularly MDH Regional Consultant Janelle Nelson who guided Pine County through its public health strategic planning sessions. Foss said Nelson has been instrumental in forming a very strong public health team in Pine County.

Reflecting on the separation, Hallan said, “It’s unfortunate that it happened the way it did,” but also noted that “The staff is gearing up to take on new responsibilities and I think everything will be fine. We’re trying to do the best we can for the citizens of Pine County.

We’re serious about this thing and we’re going to make it work.”

Hunters can harness nature’s tools while pursuing deer

BY BABE WINKELMAN

It was one of those perfect October bow hunting evenings with just a hint of autumn in the air and a slight southerly breeze.

Just as the sun was beginning to dip below the tree tops on this cloudless night there was the distinct sound of hoof rustling in the dry leaves.

When the buck walked out from the trail I simply knew this was going to be the moment that I had prepared for. Suddenly he was aware of the tree branch that I had placed in the food plot earlier in the evening and his curiosity was getting the best of him. The big guy nervously circled the branch, stretching forward with every step to pick up any lingering scent. All I needed now was that perfect broadside/quartering away shot. Everything was finally coming together; he was mine.

And just like that it was over. No, I didn’t get a chance to release the arrow. Sometimes the unexpected happens and this was one of those times.

Two playful fawns came crashing through the woods sending my buck bounding through the timber.

That memory comes from my earliest recollection of bow hunting more years back than I care

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Wayne Dehkes Jr. got his buck during the 2010 bowhunting season, and shot this 12-point, 160 pound buck while hunting near Pine City.

to remember. During that earlier deer season I learned so much about deer behavior. One night I watched as a young buck spent an hour playing with a piece of birch bark. Another night I watched a house cat and a doe chase each other around the food plot. And then there was the night that really intrigued me.

Before there were range finders I would pace off the yardage and place a surveyor’s flag in the ground to mark the spot.

That night a nice fat

young buck walked out to investigate my 50 yard flag and then continued to check out every flag until he reached 20 yards. That was my first deer taken with a decoy. My second deer taken with a decoy was less eventful but still very educational. I had cleared a shooting lane and had left a tree where it had fallen onto the edge of the field. I swear that every doe and fawn on the property noticed the tree and went out of their way to lick the branches and eat leaves. The last ani-

mal on the field did exactly as all of the other animals did and that was the biggest buck on the property. Just moving corn stalks to an alfalfa field in front of my ground blind has had positive results.

The point here is to never overlook the opportunity to use natural materials to encourage a deer to use its curious nature to your advantage.

Deer have three major senses that a hunter needs to overcome; sight, scent, and sound. Sound is the easiest to control.

I think everyone has probably sat in a squeaky deer stand before and you know what that will do to your hunt. Although sound can actually attract, you are probably better off keeping things quiet. Unless you are calling deer to attract them stay still and keep quiet.

Overcoming a deer’s visual savvy is a bit harder.

Remaining motionless and being well camouflaged is your best bet to staying under a deer’s visual radar. Getting as high as possible will also keep you out of the normal line of sight. Yet none of these strategies will make any difference if you can’t keep your scent from reaching the olfactory organ of the deer.

A deer’s nose is its best means to detect danger.

So preventing your scent

from moving through the hunting area is the toughest issue to overcome.

There are hundreds of good products on the market today that can help you to reduce your scent.

There are products to shower with, products to wash clothing with, and products to spray your clothing with; but not a single one will eliminate your scent. The human body produces scent far quicker than it can be eliminated. By the time you get to your hunting location your body has already produced enough scent to gag a maggot.

As helpful as these storebought products are they are only an aid and the rest is up to you. What follows is what I do to complete the process to blend into my surroundings.

I get as high in a tree as I can to help move my scent with the wind currents over top of the deer travel area. Using the wind direction and wind speed to my advantage is by far the most important element for hunting in a tree stand. Same thing applies to hunting from a ground blind. Although I can’t get above the deer, I must use the wind to my advantage. I also take advantage of the local vegetation to help mask my scent. Spruces, pine, cedar, really all of the conifers have a very strong

odor. Rubbing the needles on my clothing helps to blend into the area. Hardwoods have less scent but rubbing leaves on my clothing is still helpful. I like to keep my hunting clothes in an air tight bag with vegetation from the area I hunt. It is surprising how quickly the clothing will take on spruce scent once a couple of sprigs are added.

Even with all the tricks and products available to the hunter there are still times when we just can’t hunt the area we want.

When the wind direction is wrong, the wind current erratic or an issue arises that increases the chances of being detected, don’t go there. As hard as it might be, go somewhere else or stay home.

It makes no sense to spoil an area for the season just for a one night sit.

Deer hunting is never a sure thing. All we can do is use our knowledge of deer to do our best to outsmart them. Keeping sound to a minimum, staying well concealed, and preventing scent from reaching the animal are the three cards we hold to win the game.

Using what nature has provided can give us the advantage that we so desperately need. Now get out there and enjoy what nature has to offer.

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OBITUARIES

THANK YOU

Anton ‘Tony’ Libra

Mary ‘Molly’ Holetz

Anton “Tony” L Libra, age 95, d died peacefully o Oct. 4, 2016. on Tony was b born in Hinckl ley on Oct. 2, 1 1921.

He served i the Army in in W WWII, and was a long-time pipefitter with Local # #455.

Tony enj joyed a long and a active life and r retirement, and e enjoyed spendi ing time with

his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor, and his siblings, Rudy, Ann, Barb, Eddie and Teddy, Mary and Martha.

Tony is survived by his children, Dennis (Kate), David (Mary), Janet (Jim), Nancy, Judy (Rolf), Mary Kay, and Paul (Barb), as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, Oct. 7 at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, Oakdale, Minnesota. Private interment was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Thanks to Oak Meadows, Our Lady of Peace Hospice, and VA Medical Services for all their hard work.

Published in the St. Paul Pioneer Press on Oct. 5, 2016.

Mary “Molly” M Margaret Hol letz passed away u nex p ec ted ly W Wednesday, Oct. 5 2016, at Abbott 5, N o r t hwe s t e r n H Hospital in Minn neapolis at the a of 80. age Mary was born t to Donald and M Mary (Zimbrick) R Reed on June 7, 1 1936, in Hinckl ley.

Mary is surv vived 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 and Tiana Holetz, Ala and Robbie Hamilton, Mary, Julie and Chris Hicks; great-grandchildren: Curtis and Layla; siblings: Joan (Fred) Kimball of Billings, Montana, 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 the Memorial Mass for Mary on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pine City.

Music was provided by Kevin and Joanne Cahill.

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

Oh, what a wonderful celebration for my 90th birthday! A big thank you to my family for having the party, and to all our relatives and friends who came to help celebrate. Many thanks for all the cards and gifts.

Love you all, Irene Sauter

BIRTHS

VanderVegt Laney Mae VanderVegt was born on Oct. 17, 2016, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed seven pounds, 12 ounces and was 19-3/4 inches long. Her parents are Tom and Melissa VanderVegt of Mora. Laney is welcomed home by big brother Henry, 2. Her grandparents are Todd and Debi Holmes of Mora, Phil and Debbie VanderVegt of Ogilvie, and Tammie Denholm of Cambridge.

Rappl Parker Philip Rappl was born on Oct. 14, 2016, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed 10 pounds, four ounces and was 21-1/2 inches long. His parents are Jon and Brittany Rappl of Mora. Parker is welcomed home by siblings Hunter, 9, and Jayden, 7. His grandparents are Randy and Candy Barnes of Mora, and William and Lynae Rappl of Isle.

Robb Ryker Jo Robb was born on Oct. 17, 2016, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed seven pounds, 14 ounces and was 21 inches long. Her mother is Kylee Robb of Mora. Her grandparents are Shari Robb of Mora and Jesse Robb of Isle.

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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Brook Park Township Meeting Date Change Due to the General Election in November, the monthly meeting of the Brook Park Township will be rescheduled for Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at 7:30 p.m. at the Brook Park Town Hall. The regular schedule of the second Tuesday of the month will resume in December.

Kelly Johnson, Clerk Posted October 24, 2016 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 27, 2016

ducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary: Kelli Smith, 11131 Lakeview Heights Road, Pine City, MN 55063 5. This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name File Number: 3479997-2 Originally filed on: 9/04/2009 6. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

Date: 9/10/2016 /s/ Kelli Smith Kelli Smith, owner Email Address for Official Notices: kellismith120@hotmail.com Contact name: Kelli Smith Phone Number: 385-226-6136 Entities that own, lease, or have any financial interest in agricultural land or land capable of being farmed must register with the MN Dept. of Agriculture’s Corporate Farm Program.

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

1. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Health Education Applied Learning Solutions 2. Principal place of business (A PO Box by itself is not acceptable): 11131 Lakeview Heights Road, Pine City, MN 55063 3. List a Mailing Address if you cannot receive mail at the principal place of business address: Change to above 4. List the name and complete street address of all persons con-

Does this entity own, lease, or have any financial interest in agricultural land or land capable of being farmed? No Work Item 902756100037 Original File Number 3479997-2 STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE FILED 9/22/2016 11:59 PM Steve Simon Secretary of State Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 20 and 27, 2016 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. Date: October 17, 2016 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: April 16, 2004 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $220,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Bradd L. Mlaskoch, a single person MORTGAGEE: Northview Bank DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: April 21, 2004, as Document No. 431824, in the office of the County Recorder of Pine County, Minnesota, as modified of record.

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MORTGAGE: None LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The East Eight Hundred Eightyfive (885) feet of the South Three Hundred Sixty (360) feet of the Southeast Quarter of Northwest Quarter (SE¼ of NW¼) of Section Twenty-seven (27), Township Forty-three (43), Range Twenty (20), EXCEPT that part taken for right of way for Interstate Highway #35 and Trunk Highway #23, and subject to easements of record.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Pine County, Minnesota THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE AS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE: $116,314.91 THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/ or applicable statutes including the requisites of Minn. Stat. § 580.02; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property in Pine County will be sold by the Sheriff of Pine County at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 15, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.

PLACE OF SALE: Pine County Sheriff’s Office, Pine County Courthouse, Room 100, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City,

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ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. NORTHVIEW BANK By /s/ Robert R. Kanuit Robert R. Kanuit, #0252530 Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A. 302 West Superior Street, Suite 700 Duluth, Minnesota 55802-1863 (218) 722-0861 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE FORECLOSURE DATA (1) Street Address, city and zip code of mortgaged premises: 60545 State Highway 23, Finlayson, MN 55735 (a/k/a 2787 Highway 23, Finlayson, MN 55735) (2) Transaction agent (if applicable); residential mortgage servicer; and lender or broker: Northview Bank (3) Tax parcel identification number(s): 13.0322.000 (4) Transaction Agent’s mortgage ID number (MERS number): Not applicable (5) Name of mortgage originator: Northview Bank THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24 and December 1, 2016

MN 55063 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor, his personal representatives or assigns is twelve (12) months from the date of sale, unless reduced to five (5) weeks under Minnesota Statutes, Section 582.032.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30, or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on December 15, 2017.

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,

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. Date: October 17, 2016 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 29, 2008 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $330,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Bradd Mlaskoch, a/k/a Bradd L. Mlaskoch, and Danielle Mlaskoch, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Northview Bank DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: October 3, 2008, as Document No. A475667, in the office of the County Recorder of Pine County, Minnesota, as modified of record.

ASSIGNMENT(S) OF MORTGAGE: None LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: That part of the Northeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter (NE¼ of NE¼) of Section Eleven (11), Township Forty-four (44), Range Twenty (20), lying Westerly of the right of way of Interstate Highway No. 35, Pine County, Minnesota.

LESS the following described parcel: That part of the North 295.00 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE¼ of NE¼) of Section Eleven

(11), Township Forty-four (44), Range Twenty (20), which lies South and Westerly of the right of way of Interstate Highway 35.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Pine County, Minnesota THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE AS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE: $164,976.89 THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/ or applicable statutes including the requisites of Minn. Stat. § 580.02; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property in Pine County will be sold by the Sheriff of Pine County at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 15, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.

PLACE OF SALE: Pine County Sheriff’s Office, Pine County Courthouse, Room 100, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, MN 55063 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor, his personal representatives or assigns is twelve (12) months from the date of sale, unless reduced to five (5) weeks under Minnesota Statutes, Section 582.032.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30, or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on December 15, 2017.

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. NORTHVIEW BANK By /s/ Robert R. Kanuit Robert R. Kanuit, #0252530 Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A. 302 West Superior Street, Suite 700 Duluth, Minnesota 55802-1863 (218) 722-0861 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE FORECLOSURE DATA (1) Street Address, city and zip code of mortgaged premises: 8060 Park Drive, Willow River, MN 55795 (2) Transaction agent (if applicable); residential mortgage servicer; and lender or broker: Northview Bank (3) Tax parcel identification number(s): 47.0096.000 (4) Transaction Agent’s mortgage ID number (MERS number): Not applicable (5) Name of mortgage originator: Northview Bank THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24 and December 1, 2016 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Pursuant to M.S. 206.83 on November 1st, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. a public accuracy test will be conducted to ascertain that the voting system to be used by the Township of Pokegama for the General Election to be held on November 8th, 2016 will correctly count the votes cast for all candidates.

The test will be held at the Pokegama Town Hall located at 18336 Town Hall Road, Pine City, Minnesota and will be open to candidates, representatives of the political parties, the press and the public.

Posted this 20th day of October 2016 Susan Alderink Administrative Clerk, Pokegama

Township Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 20 and 27, 2016 Notice of Elections and Board of Canvass Notice is hereby given to qualified voters of Pine City Township, County of Pine, State of MN that the Annual Election of Township Officers will be held on Tuesday, November 8th, 2016 during the general election, at the Pine City Town Hall, 21977 St. Croix Rd. The election poll hours will be 7:00 am-8:00 pm at which time the voters will elect (3) Supervisors for a 4 year term, and 1 Treasurer for a (2) year term.

Absentee voting is available at the Pine County Courthouse.

The Board of Canvass will meet at the Pine City Township Hall to canvass the results of the election on Thursday, November 17th at 7:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Tammy Carlson, Clerk Pine City Township Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 20 and 27, 2016 Notice of Public Accuracy Test Pursuant to M.S. 206.83 notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of November at 3:00 pm a public accuracy test will be conducted on the automark M100 to be used in Pine City Township for the General and Township elections to be held on the 8th day of November 2016 to correctly mark the votes cast for all candidates. This test will be held at the Pine City Township Hall located at 21977 St Croix Rd, Pine City, MN and will be open to representatives

of the political parties, candidates, the press and the public.

Tammy Carlson, Clerk Pine City Township Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 27, 2016 MISSION CREEK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST Notice is hereby given that on November 3, 2016 at 5:00 p.m., a public accuracy test will be conducted to ascertain the voting system to be used at the General Election held on November 8, 2016, will correctly count the votes cast for all candidates. This test will be held at the Mission Creek Town Hall in Beroun, Minnesota.

Stacy Hancock, Clerk Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 27, 2016 NOTICE The Pine County Agricultural Society will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday November 2nd at 7:00 p.m. at the Fair Grounds in Pine City. The annual report will be presented and an election to the board will be held. The following members terms are up in 2016, Mark Geisler, David Durheim, Eldon Johnson, Mike Ovick, Jeff Wimmer, and Josh Lartch.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST City of Pine City Pursuant to M.S. 206.83, notice is hereby given that on November 2, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. a public accuracy test will be conducted to ascertain that the voting system to be used by the City of Pine City for the General Election on November 8, 2016, will correctly count the votes cast for all candidates. This test will be held in the Conference room at City Hall located in the Pine Government Center, 315 Main St S, Pine City, MN, and will be open to representatives of political parties, candidates, the press, and the public.

Kenneth Cammilleri City Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 27, 2016

SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE CITY OF ROCK CREEK October 6, 2016 Mayor Stevens called the Rock Creek City Council meeting to order at 7PM. Members present: Skip Stevens, Craig Saari, Pam Hinze and Joe Babolik Absent: Dick Johnson Others present: Rod Stevens.

Saari moved seconded by Babolik to approve the September 1, 2016 minutes as sent.

Motion carried all ayes.

Hinze motioned seconded

by Saari to approve the request to withdraw the Petition for the Establishment of a Cartway from William R. Brown and Sandra K. Brown. Motion carried all ayes.

Babolik motioned seconded by Hinze to submit written request’s to Ledin, Hofstad, Troth & Fleming authorizing the release of funds from the Trust Account established for the City of Rock Creek as security for the cartway proceeding in the amount of $2,383.81 payable to the City of Rock Creek for administrative costs and release of funds in the amount of $895.81 payable to Ledin, Hofstad, Troth & Fleming. Motion carried all ayes.

Saari motioned seconded by Hinze that after the city has received reimbursement for administrative costs from the security for the cartway proceeding to submit a written request to Ledin, Hofstad, Troth & Fleming authorizing the release of the remaining funds from the trust account in the amount of $16,720.38 to William R. Brown and Sandra K. Brown. Motion carried all ayes.

Babolik motioned seconded by Hinze to approve an application for a Low Impact Business for parcel #R43.0500.001, Richard & Sharon Lawrence. Motion carried all ayes.

Hinze motioned seconded by Babolik to donate $500 to the Pine County Historical Museum. Motion carried all ayes.

Saari motioned seconded by Babolik to order a drop box from Global Industrial. Motion carried all ayes.

Babolik motioned seconded by Saari to approve payment of check #’s 13794 – 13818 and e-transfers totaling $14,927.69. Motion passed all in favor.

Hinze motioned seconded by Babolik to adjourn the Council meeting at 8:33PM. Motion carried all ayes.

Sandra Pangerl City Clerk Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 27, 2016 PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ROLL CITY OF PINE CITY, PINE COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Pine City (the “City”) will meet at the Pine City City Hall, Pine City, Minnesota, at 6:30 P.M. on November 9, 2016, or as soon thereafter as possible, to consider proposed assessments for delinquent accounts receivables as hereinafter described. Adoption by the Council of the assessment roll(s) may occur at the hearing. The proposed assessment roll(s) are on file in the office of the City Administrator at the Pine City City Hall and open to public inspection by all persons

PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER interested therein.

The assessment(s) against each piece of property will be payable with the general taxes collectible during the year 2017. Interest shall be added at the per annum rate of 4.25% on the entire assessment from the date of the resolution levying the assessment until December 31, 2017.

The assessment may be paid to the Pine City City Administrator, without interest, if paid within thirty (30) days following the date of the resolution levying the assessment. If not prepaid within said thirty (30) day period, the Payable 2017 installment will accrue to be paid with general taxes collectible during 2017 as noted above. Partial prepayments will not be accepted.

DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ASSESSMENT ROLL @ 4.25% Accounts Receivables proposed to be assessed against those properties specifically described in the assessment roll in the aggregate amount of $43,169.95 The properties proposed to be assessed for the delinquent accounts receivables are 42-0109-000, 42-0113-001, 42-5038-000, 42-5076-000, 42-5374-000, 42-5895-000, and 42-0041-004 Written or oral objections will be considered. No appeal may be taken as to the amount of any assessment unless a written objection, signed by the affected property owner, is filed with the City Administrator prior to the hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. The Council may, upon such objection, consider the objection to the amount of a proposed individual assessment at an adjourned meeting upon such further notice to the affected property owners as it deems advisable. In the case of such an adjourned meeting, the procedure set forth in Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.061(2) shall be followed.

An owner may appeal an assessment to district court pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or City Administrator of the City of Pine City within thirty (30) days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the District Court of Pine County within ten (10) days after service upon the Mayor or City Administrator.

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Kenneth J Cammilleri, City Administrator City of Pine City 315 Main St S., Ste. 100 Pine City, MN 55063 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 27, 2016 CITY OF PINE CITY NOTICE OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2016 AT 6:30 PM There will be a Special City Council Meeting in the Council Chambers of City Hall (located at 315 Main Street S) on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at 6:30 pm for the purpose of Interviewing the final three applicants for City Treasurer/ Assistant to City Administrator position.

All interested persons are invited to attend.

Kenneth J Cammilleri City Administrator City of Pine City Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 27, 2016 CITY OF PINE CITY NOTICE OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2016 AT 6:30 PM There will be a Special City Council Meeting in the Council Chambers of City Hall (located at 315 Main Street S) on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of holding a Public Hearing for unpaid accounts receivables & Water/sewer accounts.

All interested persons are invited to attend.

Kenneth J Cammilleri City Administrator City of Pine City Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 27, 2016

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Oct. 17 - 23 Theft, burglary, vandalism Oct. 17, 10:48 a.m., report of fraud, Brook Park Rd., Brook Park Twp. Oct. 17, 7:04 p.m., report of theft, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south.

Oct. 18, 2:44 p.m., report of property damage, St. Croix Rd./ Freedom Rd., Pine City south.

Oct. 19, 10:44 a.m., report of shoplifter, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south.

Oct. 19, 12:15 p.m., report of vehicle theft/attempt, I-35, Pokegama Twp. east.

Oct. 20, 7:57 p.m., report of theft, State Hwy. 70, Rock Creek west.

Oct. 21, 1:00 p.m., report of vehicle theft/attempt, Horned Owl Ln., Brook Park Twp. Oct. 21, 4:48 p.m., report of fraud, Government Rd., Pine City Twp. west.

Oct. 22, 2:17 p.m., report of damage to property, Sunnyside Rd., Pine City Twp. west.

Oct. 22, 2:29 p.m., report of vehicle prowl/entry, St. Croix Rd., Pine City Twp. east.

Oct. 22, 5:41 p.m., report of shoplifter, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south.

Oct. 23, 7:51 p.m., report of property damage w/animal, Homestead Rd./ Henriette Rd., Pokegama Twp. east.

Oct. 23, 11:00 p.m., report of damage to property, 5th St., Pine City south.

Miscellaneous Oct. 17, 12:57 p.m., report of animal disturbance, Henriette Rd./Tigua Rd., Pokegama Twp. east.

Oct. 18, 1:51 a.m., report of customer trouble, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south.

Oct. 18, 8:28 p.m., report of domestic, Government Rd., Rock Creek west.

Oct. 19, 2:51 p.m., report of harassment, County Hwy. 61, Pokegama Twp. east.

Oct. 20, 4:47 a.m., report of suspicious activity, 2nd St., Pine City north.

Oct. 20, 12:39 p.m., report of predatory offender, Johnson Ave., Pine City south.

Oct. 20, 8:14 p.m., report of suspicious activity, Beroun Crossing Rd., Pokegama Twp. east.

Oct. 22, 12:27 a.m., report of suspicious activity, State Hwy. 70, Rock Creek west.

Oct. 22, 1:18 p.m., report of suspicious activity, Henriette Rd./Island Resort Rd., Pokegama Twp. west.

Oct. 22, 7:04 p.m., report of customer trouble, Beroun Crossing Rd., Pokegama Twp. east.

Oct. 22, 7:17 p.m., report of harassment, 3rd Ave., Pine City south.

Oct. 22, 7:51 p.m., report of animal disturbance, Henriette Rd./Oak Hollow Rd., Pokegama Twp. west.

Oct. 23, 1:19 a.m., report of domestic, Highview Loop, Pine City south.

Oct. 23, 5:51 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 8th Ave., Pine City south.

Fires and accidents Oct. 21, 12:00 p.m., report of smoke odor/area, Main St./5th Ave., Pine City south.

Oct. 21, 11:20 p.m., report of vehicle in ditch, State Hwy. 70/Falcon Ave., Rock Creek west.

Oct. 22, 1:54 p.m., report of personal injury, Main St., Pine City north.

Oct. 22, 3:28 p.m., report of vehicle in ditch, Cross Lake Trl., Pine City Twp. west.

Oct. 23, 3:21 p.m., report of vehicle fire, Homestead Rd., Pokegama Twp. east.

Jail roster Oct. 17, Tina Rose Merta, warrant, no days- sent comp, assault- 5th degreefear/inflict/ attempt har...; hold for other agency, theft- theft of services$250 or les... govt, false name to police officer-G...

Oct. 17, Andrew Christopher Alanko, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- poss/ procure/control... Released Oct. 19.

Oct. 17, Wesley Nathaniel Little, warrant, Pine County writ, violate no contact order- within... Released Oct. 19.

Oct. 17, Mark Drew Masters, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, theft- obtain services- no payment, trespass- return to property withi... Released Oct. 18.

Oct. 17, Joe Patrick Stariha, hold for other agency- theft- theft of services$250 or ... Released Oct. 18.

Oct. 18, Lee Michael Bolduc, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-RPR, govt- obstruct legal process- inter...; assault- domestic assault- misd. Released Oct. 20.

Oct. 18, Joshua Caine Mcgrath, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-bail, weapon- possess- ineligible convicted... Released Oct. 20.

Oct. 18, Ryan Aron Vogel, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, remand-RPR, domestic assault- misdemeanorcomm... Released Oct. 20.

Oct. 18, Mark Harold Bailey, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, drugs- 5th degree- possess sche... Released Oct. 19.

Oct. 18, Preston Patrick Decorah, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, govtfalse name to police officer; drugs- 5th degree- possess sche... Released Oct. 19.

Oct. 18, Jacob John Fore, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, drugs- 5th degree- possess sche... Released Oct. 19.

Oct. 18, Justin Jordan Schleret, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, burglary- 3rd degree- enter bldg- intent ste... Released Oct. 19.

Oct. 18, Ronald Allan Johnson, book and release, summons, drugs- 5h degree- possess sche... Released Oct. 18.

Oct. 18, Gregory Scott Lingen, book and release, summons, pawnbrokers- fail to maintain re... Released Oct. 18.

Oct. 19, Clarence John Herron Jr., warrant, remand-hold, govt- violation of harass/restr order- misd.

Oct. 19, Kimberly Jo Letexier, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, traffic- driving after revocation; remand-bail, probable cause, govtsmuggle- contraband into prison, drugs- possession of drug paraphernalia, drugs- 5th degree- poss... Released Oct. 22.

Oct. 19, Austin Michael Hanson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-RPR, traffic- DUI-3rd degree driving... Released Oct. 20.

Oct. 19, Adam Nicholas Hoffman, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degreepossess sche... Released Oct. 20.

Oct. 19, Joseph William Reynolds, warrant, Pine County writ, mail theft- intentionally deceiving... Released Oct. 20.

Oct. 19, Ronald Wayne Booth Jr., book and release, summons, domestic abuse no contact order...; disturb- disorderly conduct; damage to property- 4th degree- intent... Released Oct. 19.

Oct. 20, James Jerald Bixby, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degree- poss... theft- take/use/transfer movable property.

Oct. 20, Cassidie Orin Falls, warrant, remand-hold, trespassing- building or

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Oct. 20, Lucille Rose Kingbird, warrant, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedu...

Oct. 20, John Philip Mikrot, under sentence, traffic- driver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety.

Oct. 20, Logan Lee Zimmerman, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, pre-trial violation, drugs- 3rd degree- possess3... Released Oct. 23.

Oct. 20, Abraham Maximilian Kenmir, hold for other agency, traffic- open bottle- possess; drugs- possess or sellsmall amt marijuana. Released Oct. 21.

Oct. 20, Monica Denise Upchurch, remand-RPR, Pine County warrant, trespassing- business. Released Oct. 21.

Oct. 20, Ashley Amber Wirl, book and release, hold for other agency, traffic- duty to drive with due care... regulation- false informat.. insurance- uninsured vehicle, insurance- no proof.

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Oct. 21, Louis Frank Belisle, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, govt- smuggle- contraband into prison, fleeing police officer; Pine County warrant, stolen property- poss- other property$501-$2... drugs 3rd degree- possess 3 gram... 5th degree- possess schedu... traffic-driving after revocation.

Oct. 21, Joshua Paul Bulu, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, terroristic threats- reckless disreg...; under sentence, assault- terrorist threats reckless dis... family offense- child neglect- GM. Oct. 21, Thomas Donald Olmstead, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assault- 5th degree- fear of bodily... probation violation- M. Oct. 21, Deon Lynn Pinson, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree, open bottle- possess.

Oct. 21, Joseph Lee Quinn, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 3rd degree- poss...

Oct. 21, Salena Marie Long, book and release, probable cause, theft- take/use/ transfer movable...; fraud- financial trans card- use st... Released Oct. 21.

Oct. 22, Jeffery Boyd Davis, hold for other agency, govt- failure to appear- misd.

Oct. 22, Chad Mitchell Purull, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, trafficDWI- 4th degree drive while imp... open bottle law drinking... Released Oct. 23.

Oct. 22, Jeremy John Wimmer, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DUI3rd degree driving... DUI- 3rd degree- alcohol conc over... Released Oct. 23.

Oct. 22, Nathan John Rennick, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- possess sche... Released Oct. 22.

Oct. 23, Gordon Lee Davis, Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedu...

Oct. 23, Shannon Jean Feist, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assaultdomestic assault- GM. Oct. 23, Sydney Marie Krause, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, disturbdisorderly conduct.

Oct. 23, Christopher James Roberts, Pine County warrant, burglary- 2nd degree- res- forced- unknown...

Oct. 23, Kendall Wayne Taylor Jr., Pine County warrant, theft- $500 or less- M.

There have been 1,719 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2016.

AWARDS Jansen Pine City High School graduate Stephanie (Steele) Jansen is the recent recipient of the 2016 Russell J. Hosler Award in Business Education.

The purpose of the award is to stimulate, encourage and reward outstanding contributions to the advancement of business education. Stephanie, an educator of business and information technology for the past 25 years, is the daughter of Delbert and Margaret Steele of Pine City.

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FREON R12 WANTED. Certified buyer will pickup and pay CA$H for cylinders and cans.

(312)291-9169

Full time milker wanted for 350 cow dairy NE of Pine City.

Regular days off, bonus's and benefits.

320-629-6605

NOW HIRING: Food Service Team Members Apply in person at Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pine City, MN Kentucky Fried Chicken 1280 Hillside Ave SW, Pine City, MN

HELP WANTED Smart Style in Pine City Looking for

Full Time and Part Time Stylist * Sign on Bonus, Work some nights & weekends.

Apply online at regiscorp.com HHA/CNA - Part and Full time. Experience preferred however will train. Apply in person/call Golden Horizons Pine City 320-629-7272

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Buy & Sell Old Records Vinyl, LPs 45s,Cassettes,stereos CDs Go Johnny Go 4775 Banning Av White Bear Lake M-F 1-8 Sat 10-4 612-735-1643

452 RENTALS RESIDENTIAL Pine City 3 bedroom, 1 bath, possible garage, $975/mo plus utilities, lawn/snow removal included.

Available late October. Interested call 763-286-2810 Pine City Woodhaven Apartments. Nice 2 bedroom GROUND LEVEL apartment $720 per month plus electric, laundry on-site, no dogs.

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Pine City Elementary. 3 months with possibility of the remainder of the 16-17 school year as determined by the needs of the student.

Applications now being accepted for:

Cook/Cashier • References required with our application • Year round - variable hours • Weekends & evenings required • Competitive wages plus tips • Benefits may include vacation pay, employee discounts and profit sharing, medical, dental, vision, life and Flex Plans Applications available at: Tobies Restaurant, Hinckley, MN 320-384-6174 See Facebook, Indeed.com or Minnesota Jobs for more details.

We are looking for energetic, positive, outgoing, self-motivated o individuals.

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Scandia House Assisted Living is seeking an RN Supervisor to oversee our three 10-bed Assisted Living Homes located in Isle, Mora & Pine City.

Flexible Hours include: • Weekly Routine Site Visits • Management of Client Care & Medications • Admission & Quarterly Assessments • Training & Supervision of Home Health Aides Skilled Nursing Facility or Assisted Living experience preferred

Please Contact: Ken Bergstrom (320)360-1223 or scandiaseniorcare@gmail.com

Scandia House Assisted Living

Northstar Media in Cambridge, MN has an opening for a

PRESS HELPER/ PRESSMEN TRAINEE Duties will include roll tending, filling ink fountains, hanging plates, maintenance and training to become a pressman. Experience in printing a plus but we are willing to train the right person.

REQUIRED SKILLS: Mechanical aptitude. Must be able to perform some heavy lifting up to 60 pounds and be able to stand on feet for up to eight hours. Bending, twisting, climbing ladders, operating lift truck, roll tending (preparing, moving and loading rolls in to the press.)

APPLY IN PERSON OR SEND RESUME TO: printing@northstarmedia.net

Northstar Media, 930 S. Cleveland St. NW Cambridge, MN 55008 763-689-1181 • FAX 763-689-1185

The City of Pine City is accepting applications for employment to work at the city outdoor skating rinks.

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Employees will work a variety of hours Sunday - Saturday from approximately December 15 - March 1st.

Assisted Living Scandia House of Pine City

Employees must be a minimum of 16 years old and have a current first aid and CPR/AED certifi cation. cation.

NOW HIRING

Duties will include but are not limited to attending warming house, snow removal, and customer service.

HOME HEALTH AIDE/ CNA EVENING SHIFT

Applications are available at pineecity.govooffi pinecity.govoffi c ce.com e.com or City Hall located in the Pine Government Center, 315 Main Street S, Suite 100.

Return applications to City Hall by 4:30pm, /PWFNCFS .

15, 2016.

Competitive pay & bonuses available Experience preferred but willing to train

Th is institution is an equal opportunity provider & employer.

CONTACT RACHEL 320-266-3028

Maintenance Specialist Wanted

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Pine City Schools has the following opening:

Wanted-Laborer On pole-shed construction, no exper. necessary, long hours, heavy lifting, able to do heights. Call 9am-8pm 320-629-3204 or email lspetersonconst@ gmail.com

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Community Services Advocate Lakes & Pines Community Services Department is hiring a full-time Community Services Advocate to provide guidance, supportive services and referrals to resources which enable program participants to create goals and identify barriers that with direction and support will increase financial resilience. Position involves assessing the needs of the clients, developing action plans, serving as a resource to clients, having a thorough understanding of services and supports available in the community, completing intake work, assessing eligibility for programs and advocating for the rights and services for low-income persons. Applicants must: have a high school diploma/GED with I - 3 years’ experience working in a related field or a post-secondary education in a related field; have experience using Microsoft Office; have awareness of social service programs; be organized and able to multi-task; have the ability to build relationships, problem solve and work with people of different cultures and backgrounds.

This is a full-time position, 40 hours/5 days per week, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30p.m. at the Mora office, with extensive business travel throughout the service area. Salary range is $15.32 - .$15.93, depending on qualifications and has a full range of $15.32 - $21.16 per hour; full benefits package including 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave, and up to 5% retirement contribution match. Lakes & Pines does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or marital status. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.

Full job description and application is available at www.lakesandpines.org and are due to Lakes & Pines by 4:00p.m. on Monday, October 31, 2016 at 1700 Maple Avenue E, Mora, MN 55051. Resumes are not accepted.

Cambridge-Isanti Schools is looking for a top-notch Maintenance Specialist to join our team. Work M-F 7am3:30pm and make $57,583-61,158 DOQ. Associates/Technical degree with coursework in mechanical systems or related field experience required. Second class C or higher boilers license required. Troubleshoot, repair and adjust HVAC systems througout the district and provide technical direction/expertise and training to maintenance staff. Apply online through 10/28/16 at www.applitrack.com/cambridge/onlineapp

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FirstLight Health System — Building a Healthier Tomorrow.

Improving patient access, services, security and technology.

FirstLight Health System is pleased to announce the expansion of its main campus in Mora. The project, getting underway this month, will enable the hospital and clinic to accommodate continued growth in surrounding communities, provide additional patient services, ensure first-rate security, upgrade technology for the most advanced patient care, and continue to exceed statewide quality goals. Highlights of the three-phased project include: • Twenty-three (23) new state-of-the-art inpatient and birthing rooms • Brand new space for rehabilitation services • Improved environment for chemotherapy and infusion therapy services • Relocation of emergency department and helipad for improved access to emergency services • Relocation of FirstLight Eye Clinic to new facility within the Mora campus • New retail pharmacy • New public dining and common areas • New centralized entrance for enhanced security • Improvements to the laboratory, diagnostic imaging, materials management and information technology departments

FirstLight is as committed today as it has been for the past 70 years to the meeting needs of our community with quality care and services.

To learn more, or for updates, visit www.FirstLightHealthSystem.org/Expansion

MORA | PINE CITY | HINCKLEY

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