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Meet the candidates at Oct. 24 forum BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM
For the first time, the new Pine City High School Auditorium will be the venue for a candidate forum. The entire Pine City community is invited to attend and take part in the forum, which will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at the Pine City High School
Auditorium starting at 5:30 p.m. The Oct. 24 candidate forum will include separate forum sessions for candidates for the Minnesota State House of Representatives, Pine City Council and Pine City School Board. The candidate forum is a collaboration of the Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce, Pine Technical & Community College and WINDOW Victim
Services. Organizers state that the purpose of the event is to provide the community an opportunity to meet the candidates and learn more about them so that they can make an informed decision before heading to the polls this election year. In a forum, candidates give prepared remarks, then respond to questions that the audience submits on index
cards. At the end, candidates provide closing statements, with an equal amount of time given to each candidate. FORUM SCHEDULE The forum starts at 5:30 p.m. with a welcome and introductions. • This will be followed by a discussion SEE FORUM, PAGE 8
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On Thursday, Oct. 11 at 11 a.m. Pine County dispatchers received a call of an overdue and possibly missing hunter in the Rock Creek area. The hunter’s family advised that he had gone duck hunting in the area of Nature Avenue, south of State Highway 70. Deputies responded to the area. The missing hunter’s family was on scene with the hunter’s vehicle. Additional searchers from the Pine City Fire Department, DNR, National Park Service, Wisconsin DNR and Minnesota State Patrol flight section responded to assist. Search crews were later assisted as well by the NorthStar K-9 Search and
Rescue organization. Search crews worked until dark on Thursday night and resumed their search on Friday morning. On Friday, Oct. 12 at about 9:30 a.m. the body of the missing hunter was found about 50 yards from shore in a pond east of Nature Avenue at the very south end of the road from Highway 70. The deceased was transported to the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office. A cause of death had not yet been determined. No foul play was suspected. The hunter has been identified as Matthew Neshek, 38, of Pine City. The Pine County Sheriff’s Office offered gratitude to all who assisted in the search and condolences to the family.
Rock Creek native shares experiences in Tunisia BY TANYA STARINETS NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM
On Friday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m., Gayla Marty will be reading from her work in progress, tentatively titled “Cooking in Paradise,” at Pine Center for the Arts. This collection of 19 essays recalls her experience as a college exchange student in 1979 to the northern African country
of Tunisia. Marty grew up on a dairy farm in Rock Creek, and graduated from Rush City High School. She studied journalism at the University of Minnesota, and went on to receive a Master’s degree in English. When Marty had entered graduate school, she was planning to write about her experience in Tunisia, but a different story wanted to be told at that particular
time. Instead, what emerged was a memoir about her family’s farm. But Tunisia was not too far in the back of her mind. Even the title chapter of her memoir was largely set in Tunisia. Compared to her 2010 memoir, “Memory of Trees: A Daughter’s Story of a Family Farm,” published by the UniverPHOTO PROVIDED
Marty speaks in Pine City on Oct. 26.
SEE MARTY, PAGE 8
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Handicraft group shares yarns at Pine City Library BY AMY DOEUN NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM
Lisa Marie Westberg said it was modern technology that started her off on a very traditional hobby—crochet. “I am a craftaholic,” Westberg said. “I love crafting.” It was the internet – particularly the websites Pinterest and YouTube – that introduced her to cute patterns she was soon dying to make. After amassing a large number of potential patterns Westberg jumped in and taught herself to crochet. “Between Pinterest, YouTube and the library you can do anything,” she said with a laugh. “I put it to task. I was going to do it. I saw so many cute things and had a huge folder on Pinterest. I ordered hooks and went to YouTube.” She started out learning the basics— how to chain stitch. Sometimes she had to watch several different videos before she found one that really worked for her. Then she would practice and practice until it looked good. Then she moved on to the next stitch—single crochet. “It all blended and I was finally doing it,” she said. “I fell in love.” Once she felt like she got it, she started buying better yarn. And after one of her projects won a blue ribbon at the county fair she decided to invest in better, more ergonomic needles. “They really save your hands,” she explained. Westberg said that her mother didn’t crochet. Westberg used a new tool to learn an old skill, and she is now teaching her own daughter how to crochet
– though her daughter also occasionally uses videos. Pine City Public Librarian Heidi Anderson-Ferdinand noticed that Westberg had developed a new interest. “I was getting a ridiculous amount of crochet books all the time,” Westberg said. “She told me she had started a knitting and crochet group at a previous library she was at and would like to get one going here. She asked if I could help.” Now the group is thriving, meeting normally the first Tuesday of the month from 6-7:30 p.m. Those who are interested in finding out more about the group, contact the library. For those interested in getting started with knitting or crochet, Westberg highly recommends the online community Ravelry.com (“It is the best thing since bread.”). One blog she recommends is “Repeat Crafter Me.” For online yarn shops she recommends Knit Picks. The quilt shop in Sandstone carries yarn and she recommends checking out the Minnesota Yarn Shop hop in April. Westberg said she also enjoys shopping thrift stores and garage sales and “rescuing” patterns. She particularly loves making doilies and often gets requests from her family members. “I think there is value in bringing it [traditional patterns] back,” she said. “There is something amazing about taking thread or yarn and making clothes, a rug or even an heirloom. It’s so fun.” AMY DOEUN | THE PIONEER
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THURSDAY & FRIDAY OCT. 18 & 19
SATURDAY & TUESDAY OCT. 20 & 23
TUESDAY OCT. 23
FRIDAY OCT. 26
Open skating and hockey
Sunset with the Sandhills tour
Pine Gardeners
Author visit at PCftA
On Thursday and Friday, Oct. 18 and 19 there will be open skating from 1-2 p.m. and youth open hockey from 2-5:30 p.m. at the Pine City Civic Center. Admission is free to all Pine City students and all PCYH skaters. Call 320-629-6995 for more information, or visit www.pinecityciviccenter.weebly.com.
Meet at the visitor center at Crex Meadows in Grantsburg, Wisconsin then carpool through the state wildlife area to watch the Sandhill Cranes fly in from their daytime feeding grounds to their nightly roosting grounds from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20 or Tuesday, Oct. 23. Registration is required and space is limited. Call 715-463-2739 or visit crexmeadows.org for more information.
The Pine Gardeners will meet Tuesday, Oct. 23 in the Pine City Public Library at 9 a.m. Tillandsias, not spiders, but Air Plants will be the educational component of the meeting. All are welcome. Email lynquilt@ msn.com with any questions.
In the fall of 1979, Gayla Marty was a Minnesota exchange student in Tunisia, making friends and learning to cook in a simple kitchen with different ingredients. Making a Thanksgiving meal took on new importance and meaning as political and personal events upset their lives. Join her for a reading from her work in progress, “Cooking in Paradise,” at Pine Center for the Arts, 265 5th St. SE, Pine City, on Friday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. Call 320-629-4924 or visit www.pinecenter.org for more information.
FRIDAY OCT. 19 Lighthouse adult drop-in center On Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lighthouse Child & Family Services will provide an adult drop-in center at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pine City, for individuals 18+ who are living with mental illness. The dropin center is designed to improve independent living skills, integration into the community and healthy psychological functioning through various activities and classes. For more information call 320-362-4343.
Rush City Community health and resources On Friday, Oct. 19 the public is invited to a free community health and resources event, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Rush City High School. There will be several organizations, county and public resources, medical and various other businesses to share information, offer blood pressure checks, child care resources, education opportunities, training opportunities, sobriety information and more.
SATURDAY OCT. 20 Pokegama Lake Association The monthly meeting of the Pokegama Lake Association will be Saturday, Oct. 20 at 9 a.m. with coffee and rolls at 8:30 a.m. Prospective members are welcome at 12965 Lake Line Road. Contact lmclean111@ gmail.com for information.
Scout & Morgan author visit On Saturday, Oct. 20 at 11 a.m. Scout & Morgan Books in Cambridge will welcome author Brian Lutterman to share his new book, Nightfall, which is the latest installment in his mystery-thriller series with paraplegic attorney, Pen Wilkinson. Pen discovers a horrifying plot that will immerse Minnesota in racial violence for political gain. She must race against the clock before the latest target is silenced – Pen Wilkinson, herself. For more information call 763-689-2474 or visit www.scoutandmorganbooks.com.
SUNDAY OCT. 21 Pine City Area History Association The next meeting of the Pine City Area History Association will be held Sunday, Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. in the meeting room of the Pine City Public Library. The topic will be “Arrowheads & what they tell us.” Archaelogist Brian Klawiter will share a collection of Pine City lithics. The public is invited to bring items related to the topic to share. Association memberships will also be available for purchase at this meeting. For more information call 320-322-9208 or email pcahistory@gmail.com.
S.A.L. French Toast breakfast A French Toast breakfast to benefit the Sons of the American Legion will be served Sunday, Oct. 21 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. Children 5 and under eat free. Discounted tickets are available in advance at the Legion or from S.A.L. members.
Adult open hockey On Sunday, Oct. 21 there is adult open hockey at 8:45 p.m. at the Pine City Civic Center. Call 320-629-6995 for cost or more information, or visit www.pinecityciviccenter.weebly.com.
WEDNESDAY OCT. 24 Candidate forum The public is invited to attend a Candidate Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 24 from 5:30 - 9 p.m. in the auditorium at Pine City High School auditorium. Candidates for the House of Representatives are scheduled at 5:40 p.m., followed by Mayor and City Council at 6:30 p.m. and ISD 578 School Board candidates at 7:35 p.m. Call the Chamber of Commerce at 320322-4040 or visit www.pinecitychamber.com to learn more.
THURSDAY OCT. 25 Paint two autumn-themed wineglasses with local artist Charlene Herrick at Pine Center for the Arts, 265 5th St. SE, Pine City, on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 6-9 p.m. Advance registration is required by Oct. 22; call 320-629-4924 or visit www. pinecenter.org.
Celebrate Halloween at the Library In partnership with the national Lights on After School project, the Pine City Public Library is hosting an after school drop-in program on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 3-4:40 p.m. to make Halloween crafts, masks, and treats. The library is located at 300 5th St. SE and all materials will be provided.
MONDAY OCT. 22
THURSDAY & SATURDAY OCT. 25 & 27
Mental health forum
Howl-O-Ween at Crex
On Monday, Oct. 22 the public is invited to a free community mental health forum from 2:30-6:30 p.m. at Grand Casino Hinckley. Learn how to become a community where families and individuals living with a mental illness feel welcome and supported. A light meal will be served so registration is required five days in advance; for registration or more information email nmatthewson@ resourcetraining.com or visit https://discovery10-22-18. eventbrite.com.
Over 100 pumpkins need to be carved for Halloween happenings at Crex Meadows in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. Carving night is Thursday, Oct. 25 at Crex Meadows at 5 p.m. Pumpkins will be provided. Come back on Saturday, Oct. 27 for a fun, family event from 5-8 p.m. including a jack-o-lantern lit hike, treats, and activities to learn about wildlife. For more information, call 715-463-2739; or visit www.crexmeadows.org.
MEETINGS
PTCC Donor Appreciation event The public is invited to Pine Technical & Community College’s Foundation Donor Appreciation event at the Snake River Fur Post, Pine City, at 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26. There will be entertainment, food, a cash bar, raffle and more to support the PTCC scholarship fund. For tickets or information call 320629-5140 or email carlisles@ pine.edu.
SATURDAY OCT. 27
Wine glass painting night at PCftA
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Shivery Stories, Monstrous Fun The Rush City Public Library welcomes kids ages 6-10 to “Shivery Stories and Monstrous Fun” on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 10:30-11:45 a.m. Wear a costume and get a head start on Halloween fun with games, crafts, stories, snacks and more. Call 320-358-3948 with any questions.
Growing in Grace Chili Feed Zion Lutheran Church’s Chili Feed and contest will be held Saturday, Oct. 27, 5 - 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door, 410 Main St. S., Pine City. Proceeds go to Growing in Grace Preschool. For cost or other questions, call 320-6293683.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY OCT. 27 & 28 Beading 101 workshop at Mille Lacs Learn basic beading styles and techniques by creating a project like a necklace or bracelet at a two-day workshop at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post on Oct. 27 and 28. The classes take place Saturday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A light lunch will be provided on Sunday. Discounted hotel rooms at Grand Casino Mille Lacs are available on Saturday night. Reservations are required; call 320-532-3632 or visit millelacs@mnhs.org.
THURSDAY 10/18 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Pine City Senior Center: Senior Dining Site, 12:30 p.m. WINDOW-Domestic abuse support group: 6 p.m., Journey North Church, Pine City NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City SATURDAY 10/20 Model RR club: Askov, 10 a.m., Pine County History Museum SUNDAY 10/21 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. MONDAY 10/22 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. Yellow Ribbon Group: Pine City American Legion, 7 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church WEDNESDAY 10/24 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m., Pine Co. History Museum Al-Anon: 725 2nd Ave. SW, Pine City, 12 p.m., 612-387-6094, David Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine Center for the Arts, Pine City AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center
SENIOR DINING Oct. 22 - 26 Monday: Sloppy Joe on a bun, roasted potatoes, corn, mixed fruit Tuesday: Chicken wild rice casserole, green beans, pickled beets, sherbet Wednesday: Roast pork, whipped potatoes with gravy, carrots, wheat bread, cookie Thursday: Oven roasted chicken, sweet potatoes, peas, wheat bread, angel food cake with sliced strawberries Friday: Egg bake, parslied potato cubes, cranberry juice, cinnamon roll, baked apple slices 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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Almost to Election Day WE HAVE almost made it to Election Day, folks. Our Voter’s Guide will be in next week’s Pioneer, which will give you the chance to learn more about our local candidates and where they stand. It doesn’t make for light reading, but it’s one of the most important services a community newspaper can render to its readers, and we’re proud to be part of the democratic process. WE PUBLISHED our Letters to the Editor policy for election season on May 10 and again on Aug. 2, but with the last days of Editor’s the campaign upon us it’s worth so one more time. Soapbox doing • The last publication date for letters criticizing candidates was Mike the week of Oct. 18 – this issue of the Pioneer you are holding in Gainor your hands. The last publication date for letters of support for candidates will be the week of Oct. 25. No election letters will be printed in the newspaper published the week of Nov. 1. • Letters to the editor are limited to 500 words, letters from the same writer will not be published more frequently than once every four issues, and letters by campaign managers or the candidates themselves will not be accepted. • Letters about election-related issues and candidates are, as always, subject to editing for libel. Statements of fact which cannot be confirmed by Pioneer staff may be removed, or the writer asked for proof of their accuracy. • All letters are subject to editing, and the Pioneer reserves the right to print or not to print any letter. WHILE WE’RE on the subject of newspapers and their role in our democracy, I wanted to share something with you I think is important. Every once in a while I’ll get a question about who owns the Pioneer. Well, our owner is a fellow named Gene Johnson who lives in White Bear Lake. The Pioneer is one of a number of newspapers he owns – including the Kanabec County Times and Isanti-Chisago County Star. Now, there are other chains of newspapers in Minnesota. And a candidate for a regional race recently sent out a news release talking about how he had been endorsed by one of these newspaper chains. All of the newspapers in that chain – dozens of newspapers, he said – ran the exact same editorial endorsing his candidacy. I thought that was interesting. I also think it’s interesting that the company which owns those Minnesota newspapers is based in Tennessee. Did the editors of every one of those newspapers believe the words their owners instructed them to print? Not all of them, I guarantee you that. Now, ask me how many candidates our owner has ever, in all the years I’ve been here, instructed us at the Pioneer to endorse. That’s easy. Zero. Thinking about this, it made me intensely grateful to work for a newspaper company that supports editorial integrity and respects independent thought. And I thought it was important to let you know that we see our role at your community newspaper not to tell you what to think, but to give you all the information you need to make up your mind for yourself. Mike Gainor is the editor of the Pine City Pioneer. Contact him at editor@pinecitymn.com or 320-322-5241.
CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVES PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20500 • Comments: 202-456-1111 or www.whitehouse.gov/ contact/ • Switchboard: 202-456-1414 Fax: 202-456-4561 CONGRESSMAN RICK NOLAN • 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 2366 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 202-225-0699 or Duluth Technology Village 11 E. Superior St. #125 Duluth, MN 55802 • 218-4645095 • mn08rnima@mail.house.gov U.S. SENATOR AMY KLOBUCHAR 302 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 • 202-224-3244 Fax: 202-228-2186 or 1200 Washington Ave. S. Room 250, Minneapolis, MN 55415 • 612-727-5220 Toll Free: 888-224-9043. U.S. SENATOR TINA SMITH
GOVERNOR MARK DAYTON 130 State Capitol 75 Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd St. Paul, MN 55155 • 651-201-3400 REPRESENTATIVE JASON RARICK • DISTRICT 11B 431 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 • 651-296-0518 • rep.jason.rarick@house.mn STATE SENATOR TONY LOUREY • DISTRICT 11 95 University Ave. W. Minnesota Senate Building Rm. 2105 St. Paul, MN 55155 • 651-296-0293 • sen.tony. lourey@senate.mn
PINECITYMN.COM TOP STORIES Below are last week’s most read stories on the Pine City Pioneer website at: www.pinecitymn.com 1. Rush City’s Grant House closing: Rush City’s historic Grant House hotel and eatery has closed its doors. The original Grant House Hotel was built in 1880 by Colonel Russell H. Grant, second cousin to President Ulysses S. Grant, and was rebuilt in 1896 after a fire. In a Facebook post, management of The Grant House wrote, “Devastating illness and lack of business has forced us to close the doors of The Grant House Hotel and Eatery. We are heartbroken. We want to thank our employees, friends and patrons. You will be in our hearts forever. Goodbye Rush City.”
2. Roland “Butch” Lidstrom - obituary 3. Pine County Sheriff’s Blotter - Oct. 4, 2018 Are you a current print subscriber? Your subscription includes complimentary access to all of the Pine City Pioneer digital content. To access it, go to www.pinecitymn.com. Sign in or create an account. Select “Subscribe” in the top left corner. Choose “Online access for current print subscribers - Get Started” and follow the on screen instructions.
CLARIFICATION Last week I wrote an editorial, “Remembering the fires of 1918,” based on Barbara Christiansen’s excellent article in the Pine County Historical Society newsletter, “The October 1918 Fires of Northeastern Minnesota.” I’m embarrassed to admit that I misread the name of Ray Fairchild as “Rev. Fairchild,” and stated that his child died three days after the fire, when in fact the source material was clear that this took place after four days. These have been changed online.
There were wide variations in reports of the total death toll from the fire. The Pine County Pioneer reported in 1918 that fatalities were likely higher than 900. Another online source said 1,000 died. However, the source Christiansen used – the 1930 Governor’s Relief Commission Summary of the fire – puts the death total at 453. Christiansen made a note of the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic in her piece. I added death estimates (675,000 in the USA, up to 50 million worldwide) from the
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Center of Disease Control to the editorial to emphasize the nature of the worldwide crisis it caused. That editorial was meant as an homage to Christiansen’s piece, and to bring the remarkable, powerful and gripping historical story she had shared to a wider audience. The mistakes I made should not reflect on her research and accomplishment. – Mike Gainor
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
A person of character we can trust
To the Editor: As someone who served with Jeff Johnson in the Minnesota House of Representatives, I can attest that Jeff Johnson is a person of character who we can trust to be our next Governor. He is the same person now as he was when I first met him. Jeff Johnson does not change his position on issues just because he may be running for a different office. His opponent, Tim Walz, only a couple years ago was “proud” to have the NRA endorsement when he represented a mostly-rural southern Minnesota. But he was very willing to compromise our 2nd Amendment rights when he needed the support of the Democrat activists in a statewide race. Walz has spent the last 12 years in the D.C. swamp along with Democrat Keith Ellison forcing ObamaCare on the entire country and on Minnesota. He will continue down the road of expensive one-size fits-all health care mandates on Minnesotans if he becomes our Governor. Jeff Johnson, on the other hand, knows that Minnesotans want and need affordable health care choices. He did not pretend to be someone he is not to earn his party’s endorsement or to win a primary election against a very strong, well-known opponent. Jeff Johnson is a leader we can trust to be our Governor. Please join me in supporting Jeff Johnson for Governor. Vote for him on November 6th or you can vote early at the County Auditor’s office. Another option is to request an absentee ballot from either the Auditor’s office or the Minnesota Secretary of State website. Judy Soderstrom Mora
Vote like your life depends on it To the Editor: Do you know what the political parties stand for? Party platforms are easy to find online. Compare them. Which platform best matches your values? Find out what your candidates stand for. For instance, which platform supports the right to life? The lives of many babies may be affected by how you vote. Do you like the “crumbs” you’re getting because of our tax cuts and vigorous economy? Do you support the bought-and-paid-for protesters that harass conservatives? Will conservatives let angry mobs intimidate them into silence and paralysis? Do you want open borders and the abolition of ICE? Should non-citizens be allowed to vote? Do you want Minnesota to become a sanctuary state? Hello, California. Do you value truth, the preservation of due process and our constitution? Do you want Bible teaching to be declared hate speech? What kind of culture will our children inherit? If any of this resounds with you but you don’t plan to vote, then you deserve the outcome. We are free to vote for candidates that represent our values and our culture. That freedom is precious. We must be diligent to preserve that freedom by how we vote. Know for whom you vote and why. And most of all, vote. Vote to preserve America’s values. Vote to preserve America’s greatness. Shirley Schmidt Rush City
Misleading ads, real issues To the Editor: From a pragmatic point of view, I give Joe Radinovich the “edge” for best candidate. It is likely that the Democrats will retake the U.S. House of Representatives and Mr. Radinovich is a Democrat and would have a party affiliation with the Speaker of the House as well as the majority. It is also likely that Minnesota’s U.S. Senate seats will stay in Democratic control, so Joe would have an automatic in with our senators. He not only knows the issues inside and out, he has an actual plan to accomplish needed legislation. Mr. Stauber, while seemingly nice, didn’t have plans or knowledge of issues during the candidate forum. All he had were platitudes and wishes, but no grasp of the facts behind the issues or goals, other than standing with President Trump on everything. Don’t let misleading ads by super pacs fool you into voting for an inferior candidate. We have real healthcare affordability issues facing us and taking away coverage for pre-existing conditions is where the GOP candidate will send us with a repeal of the Affordable Healthcare Act. Sanda Oslin Sturgeon Lake
Are term limits the answer? To the Editor: Given the predominance of the negative campaign ads by both parties and their supporters it is not unexpected that I will once again be faced with the choice of who to vote against on election day. This is nothing new as I believe I could count the candidates I have voted for over the last 50 some years on the fingers of one hand with some fingers to spare. Statements by
the opposition about what a candidate does or does not support will continue to be meaningless unless the referenced vote is a single issue bill. Don’t let yourself be fooled by all of those claims that reference some minor component of a many issue piece of legislation. Just think of the informed choices we could all make if all the money for ads was spent on the actual candidates telling us where they stand on the important issues. During an interview on 60 Minutes about the Kavanaugh hearings, Arizona Republican Senator Jeff Flake was asked about his ability to negotiate a compromise with the Democrats if he were running for reelection. He answered “Absolutely not.” I found this to be emblematic of the primary reason for the breakdown of our current system. I believe it meant that the party officials would drop his campaign funding if he did not toe the party line. Since when have we elected our representatives to toe the party line and campaign for reelection? In theory we are electing them to represent the interests of those they represent but unfortunately these days the theory and the practice are far apart. The only solution I see to this problem is term limits which the politicians are unlikely to ever enact. If we did have a two term limit we might be able to expect to be truly represented during about 50 percent of their time in office which in my estimation would be at least a 45 percent improvement over what we have now. Richard Glattly Willow River
Get out and vote To the Editor: I very much agree with the Oct. 4 “Soap Box.” The major TV networks have to be losing viewers with so very many, never-ending, very, very negative political TV ads they have had the last few months and we will have to put up with for another few weeks before the election Nov. 6. Just think how much good could be done with the millions of dollars helping those in need instead of the politicians wasting their millions on these massive very negative commercials. So much good could be done to help so many in need in this great old USA. There should be a law regulating how much could be wasted by politicians. Like I have said before, the GOP really means,“Greed over people.” I saw another meaningful statement the other day too, which stated, “The D stands for driving ahead, The R stands for driving backwards.” I also do understand Margaret Marty in her column writing that she is getting tired of the negative political ads, but I was very glad to read that Margaret is sure she will be voting. I know I will be voting for sure and maybe I will even vote early which we are lucky to be able to do here in good old Minnesota. I would also like to comment on a couple of very good letters to the editor that were in the Sept. 27 issue of the Pine City Pioneer. One by Liane Hubert of Mora and the other by Gary Germann of Sandstone. Please, when you go to vote, think of the politicians that accept campaign money from the NRA gun lobby, those that will not improve gun laws, like improving background checks, or stop selling assault weapons to anybody. Only law enforcement and the military should have assault weapons. I was a hunter for many years and no way would I ever have wanted or ever needed an assault weapon to hunt with. Also vote against politicians that accept campaign money from the health insurance companies because these contributions are helping keep our medical costs way more than they should be. Another very serious problem is climate change. Something must be done. I’m very concerned about my kids, my grandkids and great-grandkids and the future. The extreme changes we are experiencing now are very obvious. If you haven’t already, please, get out and vote Nov. 6. Charlie Rike Pine City
Do your research on candidates To the Editor: Chris Gaubatz, a national security consultant (training law enforcement), speaker and undercover researcher, posed as a Muslim convert in 2007 exposing fraud, sedition, and terrorism inside the Muslim Brotherhood and other Hamas-backed organizations. His undercover work is featured in the book “Muslim Mafia” by investigative journalist Paul Sperry and Dave Gaubatz, Chris’ father. Gaubatz has been educating Minnesotans on the many Muslim groups in the United States while explaining details of the Holy Land Foundation trial and retrial in Texas in 2007-08. Three Muslim organizations were indicted, including the Council on American-Islamic Relations, as co-conspirators in funding Hamas through their organization. US Attorney General Eric Holder did not prosecute, and CAIR still operates legally in the United States. According to their website, CAIR is a “civil rights and advocacy group.” Gaubatz warned that the same thing will happen in Minnesota if Keith Ellison is elected Minnesota Attor-
ney General. When the story broke last May about the $100 million daycare-fraud case by Somali immigrants through bogus welfare subsidies applications, Ellison said: “Financial stability for the Somali people, both here and in Somalia, is one of our strongest protections against the terroristic threat posed by Al-Shabaab. We should be making it easier for our constituents to support their families — not impugning the community for it. Fox 9 should issue a thorough correction and apology for its irresponsible reporting.” Members of the Minneapolis Somali community told Fox 9 that the daycare fraud is widespread, and investigators tracking the money believe some of it is being used to finance terrorism. While it appears Ellison is being given a “pass” for alleged domestic abuse, is Minnesota going to elect him so he can obstruct justice like Eric Holder? Let’s do our research while there is still time to make Minnesota respectable again. Patricia Moulton Rush City
Getting ready for winter
To the Editor: Recently, after the first frost, my coffee drinking friend’s conversation involved their plans to head south for the winter. Those snowbirds all had their favorite destinations. My wife and I have slightly discussed such an adventure. But have never tried. Instead, maybe we are more nostalgic. We almost look forward to the snow and cold. Having survived very cold and deep snow of yesteryears, we say that it wasn’t too bad. While watching a movie about the Arctic, the trees were covered with snow, northern lights decorated the sky and everything looked so clean. The temperature was only 20 below. The northerners said it wasn’t too cold. I remember a day of -50 degrees. That was cold. We lived to see green grass times. So, today we look with anticipation, to once again enjoy the snow crystals touching our faces. At night, there is a glow making a flashlight not needed for a short stroll. Maybe we are too sentimental and maybe our memories may be not as accurate as we thought, but we will be here all winter and look forward to enjoy it. In the meantime we drink a lot of coffee and play a lot of cribbage. Until they return, have a warm winter in the south. See you in the spring. The coffee will be ready. Dale Kuzel Pine City
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City, school district, county set preliminary levies BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM
Pine City, the Pine City School District and Pine County were all required to submit a preliminary 2019 levy to the state before Sept. 30. The preliminary budget sets the maximum amount the city, county and schools will be able to increase their respective levies. They may reduce, but not increase the levy before submitting the final levy to the state before Dec. 28. PINE CITY • 2018 budget: $1,439,115 • Preliminary 2019 budget: $1,501,682 • Change of $62,566 • 4.35 percent preliminary levy increase. City Administrator Ken Cammilleri noted that the 2019 budget includes an additional transfer of $10,000 ($145,000 total) from the Voyageur Bottle Shop to
Pine City in 2019. Cammilleri said the result would be a 2.4 percent actual tax increase to residential and commercial properties in 2019. The Pine City 2019 budget can be found at pinecity. govoffice.com. PINE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT • 2018 gross levy: $3,383,196.08 • Preliminary 2019 gross levy: $3,256,603..53 • Change of –$126,592.55 • –3.74 percent preliminary decrease. For the preliminary levy, the Pine City School Board approved the maximum limitation certified by the Minnesota Department of Education – which, according to school officials, is actually a decrease. Pine City Public Schools Business Manager Jill Nolan said the district strives to have a minimal impact on property tax payers. She said the local levy is approximately 14 percent of the district’s revenue
budget, with state aid, federal aid, and other sources making up about 86 percent of the budget. More information can be found at http://www. pinecity.k12.mn.us/ PINE COUNTY • 2018 gross levy: $17,912,930 • Preliminary 2019 gross levy: $18,790,664 • Change of $877,734 • 4.5 percent preliminary increase Pine County commissioners voted unanimously to approve this preliminary levy, but report that they are in agreement to work with county staff to make substantive reductions in departmental budgets such that the final levy is no more than a 4.5 percent increase. The Pine County 2019 levy information can be found at www.co.pine.mn.us.
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Now is the time to make sure your home heating system is working properly—before cold weather starts to hit and heating technicians are all booked up with work. Dirt and neglect are the top causes of heating system inefficiency and failure. Furnaces and boilers, the two most common ways to heat homes, should be inspected and adjusted on an annual basis. The Minnesota Commerce Department and ENERGY STAR offer these tips to prepare for winter by ensuring the efficiency and safety of your home heating system: Change your furnace filter regularly. Check your filter every month, especially during times of heavy use. If the filter looks dirty after a month, change it. At a minimum, change the filter every three months. A dirty filter will slow down air flow and make the system work harder, wasting energy. Tune up your heating equipment yearly. Just as a tune-up for your car can improve gas mileage, an annual tune-up of your heating system can improve efficiency and comfort. Schedule a tune-up now before the peak heating season arrives. Check out ENERGY STAR’s Maintenance Checklist and Ten Tips for Hiring a Heating and Cooling
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‘Unfortunate stranger’ struck down by train in 1893 BY KIM DAVID NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM
10 Years Ago, 2008 Twenty-eight years ago Renee and Glenn Larsen were new to Pine City. They were invited to a get-acquainted dinner at the home of Shirley Nelson. Shirley was in the process of helping to organize what is now the Pregnancy Resource Center. She thought Renee might like to help. When Renee said “yes” she never dreamed she would be a part of the organization 28 years later and even more, she never imagined she would receive the President’s Call to Service Award presented by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation. The award was given to Larsen as a volunteer of a Care Net pregnancy center who has shown exceptional commitment to the organization and inspired others to engage in volunteer service. “It’s a blessing to help someone else and to see that the time you put in with them helps make their life better. It is so rewarding,” Larsen said. This is the seventeenth year Pine City Elementary Conflict managers assist students in grades 1 through 4 peacefully solve their problems during noon recess. In preparation to help others, this year’s 20 new conflict managers recently finished a six-hour training session. New this year, conflict managers are scheduled to assist K-2 students during morning recess. The conflict management program is offered to interested fifth grade students. This year’s conflict managers include: Kathryn Keyport, Chelsea Swanson, Raven Major, Kyle Peters, Robert Pigeon, Hailey Hippen, Jaclyn Hollenkamp, Brady Hepburn, Dennis Skalicky, Andrew Clementson, Colby Pavelka, Jordan Westerman, Katlynn Combs, Kara Klande, Elizabeth Aleshire, Luke Steele, John Blake, Paige Wimmer, McKenzie Kloeckl and Gunnar Nilsson. Three recent Pine City High School graduates have been recognized for their exceptional achievement on advanced placement exams. Erin Cahill, Andrew Lutz and Aislinn Rogalla qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing three or more AP Exams with grades of 3 or higher (based on a scale from 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest).
25 Years Ago, 1993
A 16-year-old Pine City boy turned heads in the sports world last week when he seemed to come out of nowhere to win a national tennis title. Jon Rydberg, son of Paul Rydberg and Danea Magaard, both of Pine City, captured the junior doubles title in the U.S. Open Wheelchair Tournament in Irvine, California. “Every tournament we go to, he’s the talk of the tournament,” Paul Rydberg said of his son. “Nobody has known him, and he’s doing so well.” Jon’s success is especially phenomenal considering he’s only been playing wheelchair tennis since June. He played on crutches on the Pine City High School team for just over two years before trying the wheelchair. With three years left to play in the junior division, Jon should be ranked among the top players in the nation. He’s already the No. 1 juniors player in Minnesota in wheelchair tennis, and in Men’s C division, he’ll be ranked in the top three nationally. A first place winner in the pedal tractor pull at the Pine County Fair recently captured the national title for his age group. Christopher Russell, seven, is the son of Larry and Teresa Russell, Mound City, Missouri and grandson of John and Carol Skluzacek, Pine City. Christopher and his family were visiting his grandparents in Pine City in August when he decided to participate in the pedal pull at the county fair. When he won his age class, Christopher advanced to the Minnesota State Pedal Pullers Association championships. He placed third there, but his pull qualified him to compete at nationals. At the National Pedal Tractor Pull, more than 300 youngsters competed, 30 of them in Christopher’s age division. He pulled 48 and seven-eighths feet to win the national title.
50 Years Ago, 1968 The Farmers Home Administration (FHA) this past week approved a low interest Federal loan to Pine City Country Club, Inc. which finally gives the green light to Pine City’s realizing a new golf course here. Amount of the loan will total about $132,000.
Janice Peck, a carhop at the Pine City A&W DriveIn, had her billfold stolen last Friday afternoon by a man who had entered the service area of the drive-in at about 2 o’clock. Janice followed the man and then reported the theft to County Sheriff Adam Martinco’s office. The suspect was apprehended and Janice Peck has her billfold with all contents back in her possession. Postmaster Richard Johnson reminded postal customers today that higher parcel post catalog rates will go into effect this Saturday, Oct. 19. The rate increase will average 10.5 percent.
75 Years Ago, 1943 Ration book number 4 will be distributed next week through registration in schools throughout the Nation. The green stamps of the new war ration book will be used to buy canned fruits and vegetables beginning Nov. 1. The Pine City Ration Board will be open Friday evening of this week, and all county teachers living in town are expected to come in and get their supplies. Following is a list of Pine County registrants who reported for induction into the armed forces on Oct. 7, 1943. From Pine City: Fred Norstrom, Albert Kubate, Carl Sigurd Strand, Douglas Stuck, Harlen Lange and Richard Peterson. On Monday, Nov. 1, the Mobile Unit of the St. Paul Chapter of the American Red Cross will again set up headquarters in the village hall here in Pine City. The registration card will be with Miss Donlin at the Agnes Hotel, and she will be glad to make your appointment and answer any question you may have on your mind.
100 Years Ago, 1918 Latest reports from the fire-swept region of Carlton and other counties north of us indicate that the death loss is greater than was reported in this paper a week ago. Up to date there have been about 1,000 bodies recovered in all. The new iron fence along the front of the cemetery was completed Monday and the Calvary group will be placed the latter part of this week it is hoped. Father Leo wished to thank all those who aided on these improvements. Notice is hereby given to parents that there must be no so-called Halloween depredations by merry makers on the evening of Oct. 31, nor at any other time. Destruction, injury or marking of property in any way so as to require material or labor in replacing it will not be tolerated. By order of the Village Council of Pine City.
125 Years Ago, 1893 Friday afternoon of last week our village was surprised to see a special train run down through town as far as the brickyard and then stop and back up to the station. A number of people went over the track and found that they had struck a man by the name of Andrew Acton and instantly killed him. The unfortunate stranger around here. During his stay in town he had quite frequently shown signs of insanity. The railroad company has very generously offered to spread gravel between their track and the dock if the citizens will only turn out and clear the stumps and rubbish away so that it will present a respectable aspect. Miss Josephine Turgeon has removed her dressmaking shop to the residence of T. Turgeon, corner of Second Street and Second Avenue. The Post Office has been removed to the old Windsor house. With Patrick Lawless as postmaster everyone should be satisfied.
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Tennis coach Eberhart receives prestigious George Haun Award in 2008 John Eberhart has received many awards in his career as a tennis coach, the most recent was the George Haun Award from Minnesota State High School Coaches Association. For years, Eberhart has poured his heart and soul into Pine City’s tennis program, including volunteering as a coach this past summer at a tennis clinic for people of all ages.
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NEWSLINE DNR Conservation Officer reports Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Bret Grundmeier (Hinckley) dealt with bear hunters establishing bait stations containing material not allowed by Minnesota hunting regulations. Bait stations were found containing plastic, steel posts, screws and nails, bungee cords and cement. One hunter hauled over a dozen sacks of cement more than a mile into a remote forest area. The cement was then used to form a structure for housing bear bait. Time was also spent checking duck hunters. Many hunters found a few mallards, teal and wood ducks. Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn (Pine City) attended training at Camp Ripley. He spent time checking waterfowl hunters, anglers, and ATV activity in the Pine City area. Wynn attended a firearms safety field day, and spent time answering a variety of questions through the week.
Brouillard reported dead at 97 Retired priest and admitted child molester Louis Brouillard died in Minnesota on Wednesday, according to the Archdiocese of Agana, as reported in the Pacific Daily News. Brouillard had been living in Pine City for more than 20 years. He was 97 at the time of his death. Brouillard had admitted to sexually molesting and abusing children while serving as a priest in Guam but said he could not recall how many children he abused and didn’t remember their names. Dozens of sexual abuse lawsuits were filed by former altar boys and Boy Scouts from Guam. Brouillard lived in Guam between 1948 and 1981.
Art in the Park lineup announced The Pine City Arts Council has announced their lineup for Friday nights in the summer of 2019. May 24- Pine City Jazz Band May 31 - Way Back Whens June 7 - Miss Myra and the Moonshiners June 14 - Church of Cash (Johnny Cash) June 21 - Backyard Band June 28- Whitesidewalls July 5 - Riverside All Stars July 12 - Lisa Wenger Band July 26 - Mystery Mountain Boys The 43rd Annual Art Fest will be held on Saturday, July 20.
SuperAmerica now Speedway The Pine City SuperAmerica has been rebranded as Speedway, following the purchase of SuperAmerica’s parent company by Marathon. SuperAmerica convenience stores first opened in the 1960s in St. Paul, Minnesota. Speedway LLC of Enon, Ohio, has approximately 2,740 stores located in 22 states. Speedway is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum Corporation. Customers with SA Points are asked to pick up a Speedy Rewards card and register online to transfer their points.
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and beautiful. The Mediterranean world represents the idea of paradise to her. Marty felt that it gave her access to early Christianity. One can stumble on an old floor of a Roman house, or stub their toe on an old mosaic, which goes back two thousand years. “By going to live in an Islamic country, I realized how Christian I am,” Marty said. Her church in Minneapolis is very important to her, as is being part of the food life of the church. One of the themes that emerged in this collection is the idea of the passage of time. When she first went to Tunisia, she was a young unmarried woman. Now she is a grandmother. She reflected on having dinner with her friend in Tunisia 30 years later. Marty explored how time passes, especially in a woman’s life, and also the concept of calendars. In Tunisia, she encountered two calendars; one Western and the other Islamic. When she went back for Ramadan, in August of 2011, “it was like Christmas for a month,” Marty recalled. “It was very spiritual. The feeling was so congenial.” At the Pine Center for the Arts event, Marty will read from her essays. Reading from a work in progress is a new experience for Marty, but she is looking forward to having that contact with the readers. She will also display original Tunisian art. Marty’s advice to aspiring writers is to pay attention to what you love. “Be curious as to why you love those particular things,” she said. And to also have patience with yourself. Marty added that “nothing nourishes the writing like reading does.” Marty lives in Minneapolis, and works as a writer and editor for the University of Minnesota’s College of Education and Human Development. She maintains a deep relationship to rural Minnesota, where her mother and most of her other relatives still reside.
MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL The Pine City mayor and city council candidates will have a combined forum. The two-year mayor seat is currently held by Carl
Pederson, who is running for re-election. He is challenged by Terry Neitzel. Two four-year city council seats are up for election in 2018. Incumbents: Gina Pettie and Mary Kay Sloan. Challengers: Luke Hegge, Amanda McLain and Kyle Palmer. SCHOOL BOARD Three four-year school board seats are up for election in 2018. Incumbents: Candice Ames and Lisa Nos-Tollefson. Challengers: Stacy Lancaster, Scott Milliman, Chad Faur, Jim A. Biernat, Sandra Holcomb, JacLynn Hutchins Cavallin, Kurt Olson, Brett Westbrook and Eric Blaiser. The entire candidate forum will be moderated by Todd Cummings, Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce board member.
DISCOVERING PINE COUNTY: CHENGWATANA STATE FOREST Hikers, snowmobilers, canoeists and campers are always enchanted by the special appeal of the Chengwatana State Forest near Pine City. The forest is on the St. Croix River in southeastern Pine and northeastern Chisago counties and can be reached by taking either County Road 8 or 10 east from Pine City or County Road 14 east from Beroun. The Chengwatana State Forest was established in 1953. Its boundaries encompass about 29,000 acres, 17,720 of which are public lands. The forest boasts three rivers flowing through its confines, the Kettle, the Snake, and the St. Croix. The major forest cover is aspen and birch with small acreages of pine, spruce, balsam fir, tamarack and oak.
The Snake River Campground within Chengwatana State Forest has 26 campsites, each with a parking area, tent area, fire ring and picnic table. The campground offers water and outdoor toilets. Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The campground’s secluded and more primitive nature makes it a perfect retreat for canoeists and hikers who relish the peace of the outdoors. For information on camping at the Snake River Campground, contact Wild River State Park at 651-583-2125. To get to the campground, take County Road 8 east from Pine City for six miles and then continue east on County Road 118 for three more miles.
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PINE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Alyssa is a model of kindness and caring in our class. She is always looking to help others. She works hard, is responsible and has a positive attitude. She is active in class discussions and is always respectful toward her classmates and adults. Alyssa loves animals and she enjoys spending time with her older sisters. Alyssa is the daughter of Chris and Laura Miller.
Alyssa Miller 3rd Grade Sarah Bombard, Kelsey Erickson, Christian Fromm, Sierra Gilbert, Isabelle Helseth, Konnor Jusczak, Matthew Long, Jacob Merrick, George Miller, Noah Miller, JJ Preston, Emily Scheuller, Erin Tomczyk, Kenny Vo, Duke Waxberg, Leah Westerman and Tanner Wicktor
It is my pleasure to nominate Olivia Harshman for student achiever. Olivia works hard to be in the Dragon Zone. She is always kind and considerate to others and takes pride in her school work. She shows grit and determination, always working to improve her understanding of the material. Olivia enjoys volleyball and participates in Girl Scouts. Olivia is the daughter of Michael and Jana Harshman.
This motivated group of juniors just successfully completed their ҕrst quarter of History 1307 through the University of Minnesota. They have all been challenged by the rigor of the class, but through hard work and a little grit, are on the path to success. Way to go!
Olivia Harshman 6th Grade
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Mother Nature helps shut down ML/WR passing game BY LANCELOT E. FURBER SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM
Mother Nature played her role in Thursday night’s home game, on Oct. 11, when Pine City hosted Moose Lake/Willow River. Moose Lake/Willow River surrendered their passing game after six incomplete pass attempts, one interception and no completions, but claimed the 22-12 victory in the end nonetheless. Moose Lake/Willow River scored, in the first quarter, on a 32 yard run and a two-point conversion to make the score 8-0. Pine City came back early in the second quarter with a four yard touchdown run by Nicholas Hansmann; however, the Dragons failed to score on their two-point conversion attempt, bringing the score to Pine City, 6, ML/WR, 8. Moose Lake/Willow River answered Pine City with a 25 yard touchdown run late in the second quarter, and a completed two-point conversion to put the score at 6-16 going into the half. Moose Lake/Willow River scored again in the third period on a one yard run. They attempted the extra point kick; however, a wild snap caused them to turn the ball over to Pine City with the score at 6-22. Pine City came back to score, late in the fourth quarter, with a 25 yard pass to Nicholas Hansmann, from Caleb Fromm. The Dragons’ two-point conversion failed and the final score was Pine City, 12, ML/WR, 22. Pine City was scheduled to host Crosby-Ironton for the last game of the regular season on Wednesday, Oct 17. Pine City and Crosby-Ironton have both played Two Harbors, Aitkin and Moose Lake/Willow River earlier this season. Pine City went 0-3 and Crosby-Ironton went 1-2, only defeating Aitkin. The two teams show a number of other likenesses, on paper, that may lead one to believe this can be anyone’s game. That is, if Mother Nature doesn’t play a hand in it.
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Moose Lake/Willow River surrendered their passing game after six incomplete pass attempts, one interception and no completions, but claimed the 22-12 victory in the end nonetheless.
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Volleyball 13-6-1 going into final game of regular season BY LANCELOT E. FURBER SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM
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Tennis team advances; Sell, Adams head to Sections BY LANCELOT E. FURBER SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM
The Pine City High School varsity girls tennis team has advanced to the second round in the semi-finals and two Dragons advance to the individual section tournament. Two Dragon singles tennis players, Ella Sell and Lydia Adams, advanced to the individual section tournament on Tuesday, Oct. 16, in Virginia. Ella Sell was seeded sixth going into the individual sub-section tournament. She won over the third seed, Grace Harmon, in the first round (6-2, 6-3). She lost her following two matches to Pequot Lakes’ Courtney Boller (1-6, 0-6) and in a tough rematch versus conference player Valerie Gall from Pierz (2-6, 2-6.)
Lydia Adams was seeded as the first south seed as she advanced to Tuesday’s tournament. She was seeded first in the sub-section tournament and defeated Erin Bengston from Pequot Lakes (6-1, 6-0.) She won in the second round over Valerie Gall from Pierz (6-2, 6-2) and finished out the day with a victory over Courtney Boller (6-1, 6-0) from Pequot Lakes. The Dragons were scheduled to play in the second round, on Monday, Oct. 15, against Virginia in the team semi-final match. The finals will immediately follow Pine City’s second round match. The winner of the Pine City – Virginia match will play either Eveleth-Gilbert or Pequot Lakes.
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The Dragons were busy playing three games last week. Pine City started off at home against Mora, on Monday Oct. 8, and won 3-1. On Tuesday, Oct. 9, the Dragons traveled to Rush City and were defeated 1-3. They finished out their week traveling to Braham, on Thursday, Oct. 11, with a 3-2 win. “These were all extremely evenly matched opponents, said coach Tami Nelson. “It was great to watch these teams battle for every point.” Isabelle Aragonez and Ellie Hasz showed their power and accuracy offensively all week. Aragonez recorded 38 kills and Hasz recorded 33 kills during these games. Ashley Faur wasn’t far behind, with 12 recorded kills in Thursday night’s game alone. Hasz, a sophomore, and Faur, a junior, have shown their drive and ability to cover the role being vacated by senior Aragonez at the end of this season. Senior Courtney Gerner led the team defensively with 58 recorded digs this past week. Gerner’s role may be harder for the team to fill. The next leading players in digs, Isabelle Aragonez and Keyara Berube, are also seniors. Makenna Nelson is the team’s top setter, with 41 set assists in Thursday’s match alone. She had also recorded 13 digs during that game; however, she cannot dig and set during the same play. It will be a challenge for the Dragons to adjust. Pine City’s final game of the regular season was Tuesday, Oct. 16. Playoffs will begin on Wednesday, Oct. 24. The Dragons will need to continue to work on their communication on the court in an attempt to eliminate making costly mistakes. The location and opponent for Pine City’s first playoff game has yet to be determined.
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Boys ranked first in Great River Conference BY LANCELOT E. FURBER SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM
Mora’s “Last Chance” Invitational was held on Thursday, Oct. 11 after being rescheduled from Tuesday, Oct. 9. All varsity and junior varsity runners competed in one race. The Pine City boys team placed second, out of six teams, with a total of 63 points. Ninth ranked Mora won with a score of 23 points. Tommy Ryan ran a smart race and placed second with a time of 17:11. Nate Webster moved his way up throughout the race to place fifth in a time of 17:45. Logan Vinaja had one of his best races of the season, and placed 13th in a time of 18:09. Noah Miller, Jake Adams and TJ Rank ran as a pack and finished 24th, 25th and 26th. Koleman Lind raced well and placed 31st with Chris Trudeau and Josh Rike not too far behind in 33rd and 34th. The Pine City boys cross-country team is ranked first in the Great River Conference. The Dragon girls team placed fifth, out of six teams, with a total of 118 points. Mora won with 40
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Noah Miller (above), Jake Adams and TJ Rank ran as a pack and finished 24th, 25th and 26th at Mora’s Last Chance Invitational Oct. 11.
points. Alaina Steele ran a great race and finished second in a time of 20:07, only ten seconds back from the winner, Emma Fashant, from Annandale. Steele’s time was very good for the cold and windy conditions
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time of 21:05. This race moves her up to the sixth fastest female runner in Pine City school history for 5K. Grace Grubbs ran strong, placing 32nd in a time of 22:53. Kaylee Prihoda placed 49th in a time of 24:32. Allison
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CREX PUMPKIN CARVING Crex Meadows Wildlife Education and Visitor Center Thursday, October 25, 5:00 pm-7:00 pm Get in the spooky spirit with a hands-on carving night. In preparation for Howl-O-Ween, volunteers plan to carve 100 pumpkins! Volunteers will be able to take their carved pumpkins home after Howl-O-Ween. Don’t forget to bring blades, tools, or a carving kit for assistance. Pumpkins provided. All ages.
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PEACEFUL PINES FARM PUMPKIN PATCH, PINE CITY Open through Sunday, October 28. (Fridays 3 pm-dusk, Saturdays 11 am-6 pm, Sundays 11 am-4 pm) Peaceful Pines Pumpkin Patch is a family focused place just a couple of miles from downtown Pine City. We have acres of pick your own pumpkins, bounce houses, apples, a corn pit, Kids Corn Maze (a smaller version of a full size maze). Peacefulpinesfarm.com
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SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #578 PINE CITY, MINNESOTA 55063 Monday, September 10, 2018 @ 6:30 P.M. Pine City District Office Board Room “Preparing Our Students for the Future” The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District No. 578, Pine City, Minnesota, was held at the Pine City District Office Board Room on Monday, September 10 2018 for the purpose of conducting regular board business. Chairman Peterson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Upon Roll Call, the following members were present: Alicia Ascheman, Lisa Nos-Tollefson, Candice Ames, Wally Connaker, Tim Geisler, Dan Peterson. Absent: Wendy Leibel Also present was Superintendent Annette K. Freiheit. Motion by Geisler second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the agenda. Motion by Ames second by Nos-Tollefson and carried unanimously to approve the consent agenda. (a) Approve the August 13, 2018 meeting minutes. (b) Approve the August 2018 bills to date as listed. The administration recommends that the School Board approve the resignation of the following staff: (c) Lynn Sauter, Paraprofessional, effective 8/16/18. (d) Amanda Arntson, SPED Paraprofessional, effective 8/16/18. (e) Becci Palmblade, Youth Services Coordinator, effective 8/17/18. The administration recommends that the School Board approve the employment of the following staff: (f) Jolean Betters, Food Service Professional, (Step 2, Lane 3), increase from 3 to 5.5 hours per day, at $13.94 per hour, effective 9/4/18. (g) Andrea Cabak, Mentor, at an annual salary of $300, effective 8/23/18. (h) Kelly Allen, Mentor, at an annual salary of $300, effective 8/23/18. (i) Deb Adams, Mentor, at an annual salary of $300, effective 8/23/18. (j) Judi Barrett, Mentor to 2 new teachers, at an annual salary of $300 each, effective 8/23/18. (k) Michelle Linnell, Mentor, at an annual salary of $300, effective 8/23/18. (l) Abby Skluzacek, Assistant Fall Cheerleading Coach, at an annual salary of $582, effective 8/29/18. (m) Gina Ausmus, Girls Tennis Practice Coach, at $43.50 per practice, effective 8/29/18. (n) Laura Hammer, Food & Nutrition Professional, (Step 1, Lane 3), 3 hours per day at $13.52 per hour, effective 9/12/18. (o) Doreen Graves, Food & Nutrition Professional, (Step 1, Lane 3), 3.5 hours per day at $13.52 per hour, effective 9/4/18. (p) Jerry Lotz, change from Elementary SPED Paraprofessional to HS Paraprofessional (q) Jory Magel, Mentor, at an annual salary of $300, effective 8/23/18. (r) Rick Engelstad, Mentor, at an annual salary of $300, effective 8/23/18. (s) Kristin Unverzagt, Mentor, at an annual salary of $300, effective 8/23/18. (t) Marie Bourgoyne, Mentor, at an annual salary of $300, effective 8/23/18. (u) Kristin Hornung, Mentor, at an annual salary of $300, effective 8/23/18. (v) Sue Huber, Mentor, at an annual salary of $300, effective 8/23/18. as established in the prevailing Staff Agreement. (x) As per school district policy, the administration recommends that the board accept a donation of $1000.00 from Resource Training & Solutions for Community Ed. The School Board thanks Resource Training & Solutions for this donation. (y) As per school district policy, the administration recommends that the board accept a donation of $461.00 from the Pine City Tennis Foundation for Girls Tennis. The School Board thanks the Pine City Tennis Foundation for this donation. (z) As per school district policy, the administration recommends that the board accept a donation of school supplies and backpacks to the elementary school the residents of Westchester Village Apartments. The School Board thanks the residents of Westchester Village Apartments for this donation. (aa) Administration recommends that the board approve the use of space within the high school to host and store the Dragon Food Shelf. The School Board thanks the Fiscal Hosts, Hands for Pine City, the community, and other donors for the support of this program for our students. Motion by Connaker second by Geisler and carried unanimously to approve the Treasurer’s/Cash Flow Report Update. Motion to Approve Preliminary Levy Resolution Member Ascheman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: Be it resolved that the school board of Independent School District #578 certify to the county auditor the preliminary 2018 Payable 2019 tax levy. The amount of preliminary levy is equal to the maximum levy limitation certified by Minnesota Department of Education and will be sent to the Pine County Auditor for use on the Truth-In-Taxation levy statements. The Truth In Taxation Public Hearing and Final Levy Certification will be held at the regular school board meeting on December 10, 2018 at 6:30 pm in the ISD #578 Board Room. The motion for the adoption for the forgoing resolution was duly seconded by Ames, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor: Ascheman, Nos-Tollefson, Ames, Connaker, Geisler, Peterson. and the following voted against the same: None. WHEREUPON, said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Motion by Geisler second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the 2018-2019 Coaches Handbook. Motion by Ames second by Ascheman and carried unanimously to approve the 2018-2019 Student-Parent Handbook. Motion by Geisler second by Nos-Tollefson and carried unanimously to approve work session on September 17th, 2018 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Motion by Ames second by Ascheman and carried unanimously to approve a work session on November 19, 2018 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. 2nd Reading of Policy 722, Public Data Requests. Meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m. Wally Connaker Clerk Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 18, 2018 SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #578 PINE CITY, MINNESOTA 55063 Monday, September 17, 2018 6:30 PM PINE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM AGENDA The special meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District No. 578, Pine City, Minnesota, was held at the Pine City District Office Board Room on Monday, September 17, 2018 for the purpose of conducting special board business. Chairman Peterson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Upon Roll Call, the following members were present: Wendy Leibel, Candice Ames, Tim Geisler, Dan Peterson, Wally Connaker, Lisa Nos-Tollefson. Those absent: Alicia Ascheman Also present was Superintendent Annette K. Freiheit. Motion by Ames second by Nos-Tollefson and carried unanimously to approve the agenda. Motion regarding the Membership Invite to the Granite Ridge Conference. The administration recommends that we do not accept the membership invite to the Granite Ridge Conference. Motion by Connaker second by Geisler to not accept the membership invite to the Granite Ridge Conference and carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:42 p.m. Wally Connaker Clerk Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 18, 2018
OFFICE OF MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME MINNESOTA STATUTES, 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. ASSUMED NAME: Swirly Girls Design PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 635 2nd Avenue SW Pine City MN 55063 USA NAMEHOLDER(S): Name: The Fat Quarter Gypsy L.L.C. Address: 635 2nd Avenue SW Pine City MN 55063 USA If you submit an attachment, it will be incorporated into this document. If the attachment conflicts with the information specifically set forth in this document, this docu-
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EMAIL FOR OFFICIAL NOTICES: joanne@thefatquartergypsy.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 11 and 18, 2018 NOTICE The Pine County Agricultural Society will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday November 14th, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Fair Grounds in Pine City. The annual report will be presented, bylaw revisions will be considered, and an election to the board will be held. The following members terms are up in 2018; Dave Deutschlander, Stephen Hallan, Pete Leibel, Jason Skluzacek, Terry Bombard, and Brent Thompson. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 18 and 25, 2018
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Pine County Board of Commissioners on November 6, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as practical, at the Pine County Courthouse, Board Room, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, Minnesota, for consideration of a change in fees for Interim Use Permits, Septic Compliance Inspections, and Solid Waste Fees. A copy of the proposed fee schedule is available during regular business hours in the Pine County Administrator’s Office and posted on the Pine County website (http://www. co.pine.mn.us) The public is invited to attend and to present oral or written comments for or against the proposed fees. David J. Minke County Administrator Clerk to the Pine County Board of Commissioners Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 18 and 25, 2018 STATE OF MINNESOTA PINE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 58-JV-18-77 Case Type: Juvenile In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: Chris Lynn Hugger, Parent Adam Thomas Hartnell, Parent Summons and Notice Termination of Parental Rights Matter NOTICE TO: Adam Thomas Hartnell, above-named parent(s) or legal custodian(s). 1. A termination of Parental Rights Petition has been filed in the Office of the Clerk of Juvenile Court located at 635 Northridge Drive, Suite 320, Pine City, Minnesota, alleging that parental rights of the above-named parent(s) or legal custodian(s) to the child(ren) named in the petition should be permanently severed. 2. Notice is hereby given that the matter of said Termination of Parental Rights Petition will be called for hearing before the Juvenile Court located at 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, Minnesota,
on October 29, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. or as soon after as the Matter can be heard. 3. YOU ARE ORDERED to appear before the Juvenile Court at the scheduled time and date. 4. You have a right to be represented by counsel. 5. If you fail to appear at the hearing, the Court may still conduct the hearing and grant appropriate relief, including permanently severing the parental rights of the above-named parent(s) or legal custodian(s) and taking permanent custody of the child/ren named in the Petition. Witness, the Honorable Heather Wynn Judge of District Court BY: Abigail Meemken Court Administrator: Lu Ann Blegen Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 11, 18 and 25, 2018 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-18-76 Estate of Gordon A. Lindstrom, also known as Gordon Aldo Lindstrom, also known as Gordon Lindstrom, Decedent NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will, dated November 19, 2014, and (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Leroy Adam Lindstrom, whose address is 4600 Hampton Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota, 55422, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section
524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. A charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 501B.41, subdivision 5. Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Registrar Pine Court Administrator 2018.10.02 16:08:01-05’00’ Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Court Administrator Pine Court Administrator 2018.10.02 16:08:19-05’00’ Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 10/2/2018 4:15 PM Attorney for Personal Representative Chelsie Troth Ledin, Hofstad, Troth & Fleming, Ltd. 539 Main Street S. Pine City, MN, 55063 Attorney License No: 0395709 Telephone: (320) 629-7537 FAX: (320) 629-2479 Email: chelsiet@ledinandhofstad. com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 11 and 18, 2018
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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-18-77 Estate of: David Winn Cobb, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTESTATE) Notice is given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Barbara J. St. Marie whose address is 1975 Brown Deer Trail, Coralville, Iowa 52241 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days for the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Registrar Pine Court Administrator 2018.10.15 13:00:51-05'00' Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Court Administrator Pine Court Administrator 2018.10.15 13:01:08-05'00' Attorney for: Personal Representative Name: Timothy J. Peterson Finn: Attorney at Law, LLC
Street: PO Box 369, 12839 Lake Blvd. City, State, ZIP: Lindstrom, MN 55045 Attorney License No: 17323x Telephone: (651) 257-9249 FAX: Email: Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 18 and 25, 2018 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case type: Other Civil Court File No. 58-CV-17-388 Judge Krista K. Martin Daniel L. Blees, Plaintiff, v. Daniel E. Olean, Christensen Law Office, PLLC, Defendants. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE UNDER JUDGMENT AND DECREE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that under and by virtue of a Judgment entered in the above-entitled action on August 20, 2018, a certified copy of which has been delivered to me, I, the undersigned Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash, on December 6, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., at the Pine County Sheriff’s Office, 635 Northridge Dr. NW, Pine City, MN 55063, said county and state, the real estate described in the Judgment, which is commonly known as 14426 Willow Leaf Road, Finlayson, Minnesota 55735 and legally described as follows: Property ID No. 05.0232.000 & Property ID No. 05.0232.002 80.00 acres South Half of the Northeast Quarter (S ½ of NE ¼) of Section Twenty-eight (28), Township Fortyfour (44), Range Twenty-one (21), EXCEPTING THEREFROM the following described tract: A tract of land in the said SE ¼ of NE ¼ of Sec 28, Twp. 44 North, Range 21 West, described as ALL that part of said SE ¼ of NE ¼ lying North and East of the following described line: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said SE ¼ of NE ¼, thence West on the South line thereof 74 feet, more or less, to a point 74 feet West, measured at right angles, of the East line of said SE ¼ of NE ¼, thence bearing North and parallel to the East line of said SE ¼ of NE ¼ 694.66 feet, more or less, to a point 694.66 feet North and 74.0 feet at right angles West of the Southeast corner aforesaid, thence North 90° West 174.15
feet, thence North 67°43’24” West 199.07 feet, thence North 22°16’36” East 180.0 feet, thence North 57°50’ West 316.0 feet, thence North 20°00’ East 215 feet, more or less, to the North line of said SE ¼ of NE ¼ and there terminating. Except that part of the above-described tract lying North and East of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the East line of the said SE ¼ of NE ¼ 841.55 feet North of the Southeast corner therefore, thence North 67°43’24” West 373.02 feet, thence North 5°20’ East 325 feet, more or less, to the North line of said SE ¼ of NE ¼ and there terminating. AND a tract of land in the North Half of the Northeast Quarter (N1/2 of NE ¼) of Section 28 described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said N ½ of NE ¼, thence North (assumed bearing), on the East line thereof 541.2 feet, thence South 67°06’03” West 542.78 feet, thence South 330 feet, more or less, to the South line of said N ½ of NE ¼, thence Easterly on the South line thereof 500 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. Property ID No. 05.0235.001 80.00 acres North Half of the Southwest Quarter (N ½ of SW ¼) of Section Twenty-eight (28), Township Fortyfour (44) North, Range Twenty-one (21). Property ID No. 05.0269.000 40.00 acres The Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW ¼ of SE ¼) of Section Thirty-three (33), Township Forty-four (44), Range Twenty-one (21). Property ID No. 05.0269.001 40.00 acres The Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW ¼ of SE ¼) of Section Thirty-three (33), Township Forty-four (44), Range Twenty-one (21). Property ID No. 05.0274.000 40.00 acres The Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE ¼ of SW ¼) of Section Thirty-three (33), Township Forty-four (44), Range Twenty-one (21). Property ID No. 05.0275.000 40.00 acres The Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ of SW ¼) of Section Thirty-three (33), Township Forty-four (44), Range Twenty-one (21). Property ID No. 27.0040.000 40.00 acres The Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW ¼ of NE ¼) of Section Four (4), Township Fortythree (43), Range Twenty-one (21). Property ID No. 27.0040.001
35.79 acres The Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼ of NE ¼) of Section Four (4), Township Fortythree (43), Range Twenty-one (21), EXCEPTING THEREFROM the following described tract: That part of the said NE ¼ of NE ¼ described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said NE ¼ of NE ¼; thence West along the North line of said NE ¼ of NE ¼ for 496 feet to the actual point of beginning; thence South at right angles for 208.7 feet; thence West parallel with the North line of said NE ¼ of NE ¼ for 208.7 feet; thence North at right angles for 208.7 feet to the North line of said NE ¼ of NE ¼; thence East along the North line of NE ¼ of NE ¼ for 208.7 feet to the point of beginning. Property ID No. 27.0043.000 90.50 acres The Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW ¼ of NE ¼) of Section Four (4), Township Fortythree (43), Range Twenty-one (21). The Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE ¼ of NW ¼) of Section Four (4), Township Fortythree (43), Range Twenty-one (21). That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE ¼ of NW ¼) of Section Four (4), Township Forty-three (43), Range Twenty-one (21), subject to a mineral reservation of record, described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the said NE ¼ of NW ¼, which is the point of beginning of the tract herein described; thence West over and along the South boundary line of said NE ¼ of NW ¼ a distance of 580 feet; thence North and parallel with the East boundary line of said NE ¼ of NW ¼ a distance of 75 feet; thence East and parallel to the South boundary line of said NE ¼ of NW ¼ a distance of 300 feet; thence North and parallel to the East boundary line of said NE ¼ of NW ¼ a distance of 1,245 feet, more or less, to the North boundary line of said NE ¼ of NW ¼; thence East over and along the North boundary line of said NE ¼ of NW ¼ a distance of 280 feet more or less, to the Northeast corner of said NE ¼ of NW ¼, thence South over and along the East boundary line of said NE ¼ of NW ¼ a distance of 1,320 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. Property ID No. 27.0047.000 29.50 acres The Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼ of SE ¼) of Section Four (4), Township Fortythree (43), Range Twenty-one (21), EXCEPTING THEREFROM the following two parcels:
That part of the said SE ¼ of SE ¼ described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said SE ¼ of SE ¼; thence North over and along the East boundary line of said SE ¼ of SE ¼ a distance of 400 feet; thence West and parallel to the South boundary line of said SE ¼ of SE ¼ a distance of 600 feet; thence South and parallel to the East boundary line of said SE ¼ of SE ¼ a distance of 400 feet to the South boundary line of said SE ¼ of SE ¼; thence East over and along the South boundary line of said SE ¼ of SE ¼ a distance of 600 feet to the point of beginning, containing a tract of 5 ½ acres more or less. AND That part of the said SE ¼ of SE ¼ described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of said SE ¼ of SE ¼ 400 feet North of Southeast corner thereof; thence West parallel to the South line of said SE ¼ of SE ¼ for 329 feet: thence North parallel to the East line of said SE ¼ of SE ¼ 660 feet; thence East parallel to the South line of said SE ¼ of SE ¼ for 329 feet to the East line thereof; thence South along said East line 660 feet more or less to the point of beginning. Containing five acres more or less. Subject to road. (the “Property”). The sale of the Property will be made to satisfy the sum of $446,764.59 due to plaintiff from Daniel E. Olean in the Judgment as of the date of entry, August 20, 2018, with interest, costs, attorney fees and disbursements as allowed by law and as stated in the Judgment, including additional attorney fees and costs of $12,375.40 filed with the court by affidavit, as permitted by the Judgment. The sale is subject to redemption by the mortgagor, its personal representative or assigns, within twelve (12) months from the date of the Order Confirming Sale. Dated: 9/24/2018 SHERIFF OF PINE COUNTY By: /s/ Paul Widenstrom Chief Deputy Attorney for Plaintiff: Kevin J. Dunlevy Beisel & Dunlevy, PA 730 2nd Ave South Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 436-0020 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1 and 8, 2018 NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST City of Pine City Pursuant to M.S. 206.83, notice is hereby given that on October 30, 2018 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 6, 2018, will correctly count the votes cast for all candidates. This test will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall located at the South 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. Mark Steffen Administrative Assistant Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 18, 2018 PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to M.S. 206.83, notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of October, 2018 at 9 a.m., a public accuracy test will be conducted to ascertain the voting system to be used at the City of Rock Creek for the General Election to be held on the 6th day of November, 2018, will correctly count the votes cast for all candidates. This test will be held at the Rock Creek City Center, and will be open to representatives of the political parties, candidates, the press, and the public. Nancy Runyan Deputy Clerk Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 18, 2018 Notice of General Election and Board of Canvass To The Voters of Pine City Township In the County of Pine, State of Minnesota Notice is hereby given, that a General Election will be held in the Election Precinct: Pine City Township Hall, 21977 St. Croix Rd, Pine City, MN 55063 on Tuesday, the sixth (6th) day of November, 2018, at which the polls will be open from the hours of 7 o’clock AM to the hour of eight (8) o’clock PM for the purpose of electing candidates for the following offices: Two (2) Supervisors for a 4 year term, and one (1) Treasurer for a two (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 the 15th day of November at 7:00 o’clock PM. Given under my hand this 18th day of October, 2018 Tammy Carlson, Clerk Pine City Township Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 18 and 25, 2018
PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Oct. 7 - 14 Theft, burglary, vandalism
Oct. 9, 9:34 a.m., report of theft, Golf Course Rd., Pine City. Oct. 10, 4:49 p.m., report of MVA property damage, Pine City. Oct. 12, 3:18 p.m., report of vehicle theft, 3rd Ave. NE, Pine City. Oct. 13, 5:19 p.m., report of theft, Hillside Ave. SW, Pine City.
Miscellaneous
Oct. 7, 6:13 p.m., report of intoxicated person, Main St. N, Pine City. Oct. 8, 10:54 a.m., report of drug incident, Northridge Dr. NW, Pine City. Oct. 10, 3:22 p.m., report of suspicious activity, Beroun Crossing, Pine City. Oct. 11, 11:01 a.m., report of missing person, Nature Ave., Pine City. Oct. 11, 4:53 p.m., report of psychological problem, Cherry Rd., Pine City. Oct. 12, 9:39 a.m., report of drug incident, Main St. S, Pine City. Oct. 12, 5:26 p.m., report of threats, Johnson Ave. SE, Pine City.
Fires and accidents
Oct. 7, 6:21 p.m., report of vehicle in ditch, St. Croix Rd., Pine City. Oct. 12, 5:10 p.m., report of structure fire, Hawk Ridge Rd., Grasston.
Jail roster
Oct. 8, Regina Marie Olsen, probable cause, traffic- DWI- operate motor vehicle- alcohol concentration .08 within 2 hours, 3rd degree driving while impaired, 1 aggravating factor, drivers licensedriving after revocation. Released Oct. 10. Oct. 9, Marcus Leland Bugg, warrant, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. Oct. 9, Cory Alan Trampe, warrant, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana; traffic- drivers license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Oct. 9, Anthony Raymond Shermer, under sentence: serving 1096 days- concurrent. Released Oct. 12. Oct. 9, Terri Lynn Eigenheer, hold for other agency: failure to appear warrant, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana; traffic- DWI- operate motor vehicle under influence of controlled substance. Released Oct. 11. Oct. 9, Carl Joseph Matusovic, warrant: bench felony, financial transaction card fraud- use- no consent. Released Oct. 10. Oct. 9, Jeremy Jones Richardson, hold for other agency: failure to
appear warrant. Released Oct. 9. Oct. 10, Allison Mae Revier, warrant, financial transaction card fraud- use- no consent. Oct. 10, Nicholas Bassett, warrant, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana, 3rd degree- possess...; obstruct legal process- interfere w/peace officer; damage to property- 4th degree- intentional damage- other circumstances; burglary- 1st degree, 4th degree- to commit misdemeanor; receiving stolen property; possess ammo/any firearm- conviction or adjudicated delinquent for crime of violence, carry/possess pistol w/out permit- public place- gross misdemeanor; second or subsequent- felony; disorderly conduct. Oct. 10, Thomas James Gear, warrant: bench- gross misdemeanor, criminal vehicular operation-bodily harm- gross negligence. Released Oct. 11. Oct. 10, Nathaniel Andrew Weidemann, warrant: bench felony, disorderly conduct, terroristic threats- reckless disregard, domestic assault- misdemeanor- commits act to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death, simple robbery. Released Oct. 11. Oct. 11, Guadalupe Contreras, warrant, identity, possession or sale of stolen or counterfeit check, crimes; hold for other agency, motor vehicle registration- failure to display current registrationexpired plates; theft- value more than $500 but less than $1001, financial transaction card fraud- use- no consent. Oct. 11, Heather Kristine Olson, warrant: bench felony, criminal sexual conduct- 2nd degree- victim 13-15- position authority, 1st degree- penetration- victim 13-15- position of authority, 3rd degree- victim 13-15 actor>24m older. Released Oct. 12. Oct. 12, Steven Glenn Dunsmore, warrant, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana, possess/ sale small amount of marijuana- no remuneration; traffic- drivers license- driving after revocation. Oct. 12, Dustin Daniel Clemmens, warrant, domestic abuse- violate order for protection- misdemeanor. Oct. 12, Brian Keith Fischer, warrant, assault- 3rd degree- substantial bodily harm. Oct. 12, Bryan Lee Kestner, warrant, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. Oct. 12, Lisa Marie Krey, warrant, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. Oct. 12, Joseph David Lamotte, warrant, disorderly conduct; domestic assault- misdemeanor; traffic- drivers license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Oct. 12, Robert Phillip Longen, hold for other agency; probable cause, drugs- 5th degree controlled substance- possession. Oct. 12, Justin Kane St John, summons, drugs- 5th degree- salemarijuana mixture except small amount of marijuana with no
remuneration. Oct. 12, William David Taylor, probable cause, domestic assaultmisdemeanor. Oct. 12, Michelle Ann Tuquilar, warrant, receiving stolen property. Oct. 12, Colby Scott Labelle Anderson, parole/probation violation, traffic collision- collision with unattended vehicle- notify victim or police. Released Oct. 14. Oct. 12, Elizabeth Christine Hunter, hold for other agency: unspecified warrant. Released Oct. 12. Oct. 13, Travis Meierhofer, probable cause, burglary- 2nd degreedwelling. Oct. 13, Jacob James Erickson, probable cause, traffic- DWI- operate motor vehicle- alcohol concentration .08 within 2 hours, 3rd degree driving while impaired- case was exceptionally cleared. Oct. 13, Bruce Wayne Anderson Jr., under sentence: serving 3 days- concurrent. Released Oct. 14. Oct. 13, Diana Kay Gabrielson, probable cause, DWI- 4th degree driving while impaired, traffic- DWI- operate motor vehicle- alcohol concentration .08 within 2 hours, open bottle law, drinking and consumption, crime described. Released Oct. 13. Oct. 14, Kevin Lee Brahs, hold for other agency, contempt of court- fail to pay ordered child support; probable cause, drugs5th degree controlled substance- possession; traffic regulation- uninsured vehicle- penalty, drivers license- driving after cancellation. Oct. 14, Gerald Allen Jensen, probable cause, receiving stolen property. Oct. 14, Michael David Raasch, probable cause, domestic. Oct. 14, Marc Allen Axelson, probable cause, 3rd degree driving while impaired. Released Oct. 14.
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OBITUARIES
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Ronald W. Kraetzner
Joyce M. Libra
Ronald W. Kraetzner, 77, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, at his home in Brook Park surrounded by his family. Ronald Walter Kraetzner was born on May 7, 1941, in St. Paul, to Walter and Hattie (Rogers) Kraetzner. He grew up in West St. Pa Paul and attended Sibley Hi High School. Ron married Sh Sharon Fairchild on May 6, 11967. H He worked in ground ser services for North Centra tral and Delta Airlines, ret retiring after 32 years wit with Delta. He continued to be b active after retireme ment, including building a home h at the age of 72. He enj enjoyed fishing, hunting, rea reading, playing the org organ, singing, camping an and woodworking. He wa was an active member of the VFW VFW, after serving in th the Navy from 19581963. He also loved being a dad, grandfather and great-grandfather. Surviving are his beloved wife of 51 years, Sharon Kraetzner; children, Tammy Kraetzner, Terry Kraetzner; grandchild, Corporal Matthew (Katie) Kraetzner; great-grandchildren, Kayden Kraetzner and Rebecca Kraetzner (due November); brothers, Wayne (Carol) Kraetzner and Ken (Vickie) Kraetzner; sister, Shirley (Joe) Vano; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Hattie and Wally Kraetzner; stepmom, Vienna Kraetzner; and a great-grandchild. Memorial service was Saturday, Oct. 13, 201,8 at Tatting-Methven Funeral Home, Hinckley, with visitation before. Full military honors were provided by the Mora Legion Post 201. Arrangements by Tatting-Methven Funeral Home, Hinckley. www.methvenfuneralhome.com.
Joyce M. Libra died on Oct. 11, 2018, at Elderwood of Hinckley. She was 93 years old. Joyce was born June 12, 1925, to Lester and Ellen Frye in Hinckley. She attended Crosby Country School until the ninth grade and graduated from H Hinckley in 1941. She then g her teaching degree got fr from normal school. She th taught at several then co country schools. August 13, 1943, Joyce a Raymond Libra Sr. and g married in Rolla, got M Missouri. They farmed in Iowa from 1948 - 1956. T They returned and b bought a farm west of H Hinckley. In 1987 they se settled in Pine City. Joyce b began working at Farmer and Merchants State ers B Bank of Hinckley in 1957. S transitioned from the She St t Bank B k to t Tobies, T bi where h State she worked as a bartender for 30 years until she retired. Joyce enjoyed gardening, baking, watching the Minnesota Twins, playing Cribbage, Pepper, Scrabble and more. She especially enjoyed spending her time with friends and family. If there was a gathering of any sort, she was sure to be there. Joyce is survived by four children, Dianne Bailer (Gary) of Ohio, Larry Libra (Shirley Messer) of Minnesota, Ray Libra Jr. (Barb Dee) of Minnesota, Becky Lamoreaux (Hal) of Mississippi; nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, one brother Dale Frye (Margaret) of Minnesota, sisters-in-law, Alice Derry, Lil Antonelli, Margie Tenquist, Betty Musich, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Joyce is preceded in death by parents Lester and Ellen Frye, husband Raymond Libra Sr., brother Vance Frye, granddaughter Lynnette Libra, daughter-in-law Kathy Libra, and several brothers- and sisters-in-law. She was loved by all.
Funeral service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Cloverdale on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 11 a.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
Matthew A. Neshek Matthew Neshek age 38 of Pine City, died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, while hunting near Rock Creek. Matthew Allen Neshek was born Sept. 30, 1980, in Waukesha, Wisconsin to Mike and Cindy Neshek. Matt attended Eagle Elementary School, Eagle, Wisconsin, and graduated from Palmyra-Eagle High School, Palmyra, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Wisconsin Whitewater and The University of Minnesota Twin Cities. His love of the outdoors prompted him to study Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences and eventually move to Homer, Alaska to work in the salmon fishing industry. Matt obtained his Wildlife Control Operator Certification from the University of Nebraska in 2014. He was employed by Suburban Wildlife Control of Shakopee. Matt was an artisan, craftsman, and had a passion for cooking. He practiced taxidermy and carved duck and fishing decoys. While working in home construction during summer breaks Matt gained the knowledge and skills to remodel several homes. Matt could always be counted on to take on home improvement projects. While helping his mother get her home ready for sale he met Shannon, the love his life. Matt and Shannon were married Jan. 23, 2016, in Aitkin. After hunting in Pine City for many years Matt and Shannon found a home and land in the area they loved. Matt loved bird, deer and bear hunting, fishing, trapping and mushroom hunting. He shared SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE 17
WORSHIP GUIDE Church of Christ 815 7th St. SW, Pine City 10 a.m. Bible Study 11 a.m. Worship Service 4 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible Study. Contact: Greg Douvier 320-336-8978
Grasston Baptist Church 402 N. Oak St. Grasston, MN 55030 wwåw.grasstonbaptist.org info@grasstonbaptisit.org 320.396.2645 Worship Service 9:30am Sunday School 10:45am
Dale Evangelical Free Church 45268 Brunswick Rd, Harris, MN 763-689-5817 Pastor/Teacher Dr. Harvey Martin Sunday School, all ages 9:00 am Sunday Service 10:25 am www.daleefc.com Awana, Wed. 6:30-8:00pm Youth, Wed. 6:30-8:00pm
Hands for Pine City Outreach Church Meeting in Pine City Library Community Room Sunday NIGHTS 5-6PM Pastors Julie & Brad Samuelson P.O. Box 164 PC 320-496-3009 Hands4PC@gmail.com Facebook fan page: Hands for Pine City Existing to be the hands of Jesus to Pine City
First Presbyterian Church 405 Main St. S., Pine City 320-629-3592 Rev. Rob Spahr www.firstprespinecity.org 10:00 a.m. Sunday School-all ages, No Sunday School-June-August 10:30 a.m. Worship Celebration Wednesday @ 6:15 p.m. Youth Group Grace Baptist Church 1 mile Southwest of Pine City on Fairway Road (next to I-35) 320-629-1374 Pastor Tim W. Stratton 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 11:00 a.m. Preaching Service, 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. 7:30 p.m. Wed. Bible study, 6 p.m.7:30 p.m. Master Clubs for children ages 4 to 6th grade.
Henriette Community Church (Free Methodist) One mile North of Henriette on HWY 107 • 320-679-4875 Pastor Marvin Miller Sunday School, 9:00a.m.; Sunday morning Worship, 10:15 a.m. Hinckley Seventh Day Adventist 550 1st St. NE, Hinckley 320-384-6167 Pastor: Carlos Rodriguez Services, Saturday, 11 a.m. Fellowship lunch 1st and 3rd Saturday following services.
Hope Lutheran Church Grasston Dean Oelfke, Pastor 320-396-3925 hopelutherangrasston.org Sunday Worship Service 11am Holy Communion first and third Sundays and festival days.
Living Hope Christian Center Assembly of God 11914 Fairway Rd SW, Pine City 320-629-6136 www.livinghopepinecity.org livinghopepinecity@gmail.com Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.
Hustletown Community Church Non-denominational 17945 Blue Jay Ln. Pastor Bruce Thompson 320-225-9231 Sunday School, 10:15 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.
Living Water Fellowship 915 W. 8th St. Rush City, MN Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Call 320-358-3818 for weekly Bible studies and youth activities.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 535 8th St. SW, Pine City 320-629-2935 Monsignor Alek Suchan www.icchurchpinecitymn.org office@icchurcpinecitymn.org Mass: Saturday 5 pm, Sunday 10 am, Confession: Saturday 4-4:30p.m., Sunday 9:15-9:45a.m. Journey North Church Current location: 840 Main St S, behind A&W. Pastor Tim Adams 320-629-6111 Sunday Services: 9 & 10:30 a.m. Nursery, toddlers and KidVenture programs during both services. www.JourneyNorthChurch.com
Open Arms Church of God 406 Pine St., Grasston, MN 320-396-3373 Pastor Gene Sherrod Spirit Filled Worship Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Children’s ministry Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 825 Golf Ave SW Pine City 320-629-2985 Pastor Fred Hanson Sunday Worship: 8 and 9:30a.m. Coffee between services, Peace Cafe after 9:30 Wednesday Church: 6:00p.m. dinner, 6:30p.m. worship, 7:00p.m. Faith in Action, confirmation, choir, Bible study Thursday Worship 5:30p.m.
Pine City Evangelical Free Church 625 Golf Ave SW Pastor Joel Preston Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) 9:15 a.m. Nursery (infant-3yrs) all morning Wednesdays: AWANA (Sept-Apr) 6 p.m.; Frontline (Youth Group), Jr & Sr High 6:00 p.m. Phone: 320-629-2584 Email: office@pcefc.com, www. pcefc.com St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 320-629-2935 19390 Ave, Beroun, MN Monsignor Alek Suchan Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. South Pine Baptist Church Meeting at Pine City Library Community Room 300 5th St SE, Pine City, MN Pastor Dennis Eng 320-336-9292 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible study at 7p.m. (Call for location) www.southpinebaptist.org Zion Lutheran Church 410 Main St. S, Pine City Worship 9 a.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Growing in Grace Preschool Mon-Wed- Fri a.m. Pastor Glen Kleppe 320-629-3683
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special father-daughter hunting time in the woods with Adelaide and trained and hunted with his dog Barley. He was fortunate to develop strong friendships with a community of fellow sportsmen. He loved preparing for bear-camp and found a special connection with his hunting family. Matt is survived by his wife Shannon (Jackson) Neshek and daughters Adelaide Neshek, Brianna Lee Woods, June Neshek and daughter due in February 2019, all of Pine City; mother Cindy Neshek of Hopkins; sisters Ann (Ben) Czarapata of Eagle, Wisconsin, Emma (James) Aschenbrenner Palmyra, Wisconsin. Matt was a proud uncle to Waylon, Isla, Finn, Camille, and Baby Girl Aschenbrenner due Oct. 16, 2018. Matt is further survived by his paternal grandparents Dick and Kathy Neshek of Crivitz, Wisconsin and maternal grandparents John and Jeanette Sheahan of Reedsville, Wisconsin; loving uncles; aunts; cousins; and friends. He is preceded in death by his father and hunting partner, Mike Neshek, on June 6, 2005. A time of visitation and reviewal will be held from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City. A memorial service will follow in Crivitz, Wisconsin with burial following at Pine Hill Cemetery, Middle Inlet, Wisconsin. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com.
Irwin Declan Jeffrey Irwin was born on Aug. 9, 2018, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed seven pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 inches long. His parents are Josh and Alicia Irwin of Braham. Declan is welcomed by grandparents Jeff and Mary Anderson of Brook Park, Russ and Kerry Irwin of Minneapolis, Matt and Holli Pramann of Annandale.
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Craig Daniel Sederstrom was born on Sept. 27, 2018, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed eight pounds, 11.9 ounces and was 21 inches long. His parents are Loielyn and Craig Sederstrom of Mora. Craig is welcomed by siblings Hailey, 23, and Brooke, 25. His grandparents are Merlinda and Luis Villacora of the Philippines, and Judi and Daniel Sederstrom, deceased.
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Pine City Township is seeking quotes for a 2002 Sterling LT 8500 Tandem Dump Plow Truck. Specifications: 155,000 miles; Cummins 8.3L Engine; Auto Trans; fully dressed with snow equipment; sander; Minimum quote accepted $32,000. Contact Shawn at 612-390-7876 for onsite viewing and more info. Photos are available at pinecitytownship.com. Pine City Township reserves the right to reject any or all quotes. Written quotes will be received by the Clerk no later than Thursday, November 1st, 2018 at 5:00 pm by email at pctownclerk@gmail. com or mail at 21977 St Croix Rd, Pine City, MN 55063.
SOLICITATION FOR QUOTES Pine City Township is seeking quotes for a 2011 CAT 140M Motor Grader. Specifications: 4,702 hrs. CAT Powertrain/Hydraulics warranty til 3/15/2021; New rear tandem tires at 4,220 hrs. (Michelin 17.5 x R25 snow plus); 14 ft. moldboard with new carbide cutting edge; Falls 12 ft. hydraulic wing; Falls V-Plow with Hustin Hitch; Falls 2- way 11 ft. plow with Hustin Hitch; Circle and moldboard rebuilt at 4,612 hrs., with circle saver option added. Contact Dave at 763-286-6717 for onsite viewing and more info. Minimum quote accepted $140,000. Photos are available at pinecitytownship.com. Pine City Township reserves the right to reject any or all quotes. Written quotes will be received by the Clerk no later than Thursday, November 1st, 2018 at 5:00 pm by email at pctownclerk@gmail.com or mail at 21977 St Croix Rd, Pine City, MN 55063.
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FT Transportation Manager Starting pay $22.14/hour Full benefits Manages daily transit operations within Pine & Carlton County and Hermantown. Duties include supervising, recruiting and evaluating employees. Also schedules drivers & vehicles. Offices in Pine City and Sandstone. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or commensurate education. Minimum 4 years supervisory experience. Apply at aeoaess.aeoa.org/careers Job requires a CDL If your application is accepted, Arrowhead Transit will provide and pay for the training you need to obtain your professional commercial driver’s license (CDL).
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Lakes and Pines CAC, a private non-profit organization, is seeking an energetic, positive and friendly professional to meet and greet our clients and assist the Administration Department in clerical duties. The preferred candidate will be able to demonstrate: the ability to be friendly and courteous in person and on the telephone; experience working with multi-line phones and mail systems; computer use proficiency, including Microsoft Office with Publisher; efficient typing skills; experience with standard office machines; the ability to work with a diverse population and maintain confidentiality. Attention to detail and strong organization skills are a must for this position. High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of two years office experience required. Full Time Position with Benefit Package. $16.02 - $16.66/hr., starting salary depending on qualifications. For information or application please contact Lakes and Pines C.A.C., Inc. Reasonable accommodations made upon request. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Lakes and Pines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 1700 Maple Avenue East, Mora, MN. 55051; 320/679-1800 or www.lakesandpines.org. Application deadline is: 12:00 p.m., Monday, October 22, 2018. Applicants must complete Agency’s Employment Application for employment consideration. Lakes and Pines is an equal opportunity employer/contractor.
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Hamming it up in Minneapolis A gang of theater-loving pals from Pine City had a night to remember “in the room where it happens,” as they headed to the Orpheum in Minneapolis to see the revolutionary hit musical “Hamilton” with the Pine City Pioneer along for the ride. Readers can show their Pine City pride by submitting pictures of themselves in exotic locations throughout the world. Send all photos to editor@pinecitymn.com.
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