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Steven Douglas Nelson, 37, of Rush City has been charged with two counts of felony first degree arson and one count of felony mistreatment of animals for allegedly setting two fires on St. Croix Road: one that burned a vacant farm house and another that damaged a home and killed five cats and 10 dogs inside from smoke inhalation. According to the criminal complaint
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Dragon basketball’s faces of the future The Pine City eighth grade basketball squad took on the competition with fierce intensity in a Nov. 17 matchup.
filed in Pine County Court, at around noon on Nov. 8, Pine County deputies and the Pine City Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at a vacant farm house on St. Croix Road east of Pine City. The farm house was heavily damaged from the fire and was collapsing in on itself. On Nov. 12 at 11:43 a.m. a second fire was reported at a home on St. Croix Road. The tenant of the home told deputies SEE ARSON, PAGE 15
Generations of foster kids thankful for Brubakens BY AILENE CROUP NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM
Kim Brubaken, of Mora, is a foster mothers with unlimited love. She and her husband Steve and their two children, Amanda and Brady, fostered 15 children over 16 years. Ideally, foster care is a place for children to go until they can be reunited with their families. Foster homes are meant to be a temporary, non-institutional solution - a place for children to feel safe and cared for - a home environment. There are many reasons for children to be placed in foster care. Parents may be unable to support their children. Illness may prevent them
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Kim Brubaken was a foster mother to 15 children over 16 years. Students benefitted from all she had learned when she accepted the Pine City High School counseling position 20 years ago.
from caring for their children or they may be taken from their birth parents because of drug use in
the home and many other reasons which would make it an unsafe environment.
In 1984, Kim was a brand new mother with a four-week-old baby when the first request came from a Kanabec County welfare worker. Could she take a 15-year-old girl into her home? The girl’s mother was single and the county needed a temporary placement for her while they waited for an opening in another facility. The need was immediate. Registering her for foster care came after the request for her to foster the teenager. She, of course, would have to get Steve’s okay. “Yeah. It’s up to you,” was the response of the “wonderful guy” who also took on foster care. It was only going to be for a week.
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Two years later, the facility had an opening. Kim and Steve’s first foster child was accepted. She went on to graduate from high school. Not a stranger to a rocky home life, Kim was 17 when one of her three older sisters took her in. Her mom was an alcoholic and she could no longer take the pain of her home life. She attended boarding school through grade school. She couldn’t wait to get out of her home. Kim had decided long before her first foster child that she would have to do something to return her sister’s kindness. She was fulfilling that promise. When one child left, another one came. Brubaken remembered
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a heartbreaking day when she went to pick up a new foster child who was the oldest of seven children. By then, Kim had a four-year-old daughter and an 8-month-old son. She watched as the mother of seven took seven boxes of clothes from the car, one went with each child. Most of the waiting foster parents didn’t have room for more than one child. The mother and children cried as they were separated from each other. Kim was trying to find a way to comfort the child as she bundled her and her box of belongings into the car. She improvised. She told the young child it would be a special
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NEWSLINE Man injured in I-35 crash A Duluth man was injured on Sept. 15 when his motorcycle crashed on Interstate 35 near the Beroun Crossing Road exit. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, at about 7 p.m. this past Friday, Timothy Russell Majchrzak, 36, was driving his 2005 Harley Davidson southbound on I-35 near milepost 180 when he lost control and went into the south shoulder and ditch. Majchrzak received injuries described as non-life threatening. He was taken to Essentia Health in Sandstone. State troopers report that Majchrzak was wearing a helmet at the time of the incident, that the roads were dry, but that alcohol was not involved.
Pine City banner contest deadline extended Residents of Pine City and the surrounding area of all ages are invited to help beautify the city through a banner design contest. The deadline for the contest has been extended. Submissions will now be accepted through Oct. 15. The contest, hosted by Pine Center for the Arts and the Pine City Council, aims to promote the area’s quality of life, history and cultural elements. The winning design will be turned into street banners that will hang throughout the city. There are no age requirements to enter the contest, but all designs must be in portrait orientation (vertical, rather than horizontal) and either complement or contrast the city logo. An entry form and full contest rules can be found on the Pine City blog at pinecity.wordpress.com and on the Pine Center for the Arts website at www.pinecenter.org.
Join Grantsburg Chorale for annual Christmas concert The Grantsburg Chorale is starting rehearsals Sunday night for the annual Christmas Concert. This group is open to any singer who is high school
age or older. The Christmas Concert will be on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 10. Rehearsals will be Sunday evenings in the Grantsburg High School music room. The first rehearsal will start at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24. Contact Linda Benge at 715-463-2531 with questions, or if unable to attend the first rehearsal.
Mental Illness Awareness Week National Mental Illness Awareness Week is Oct. 1-7. This week is marked by community education efforts in all 50 states to raise awareness that mental illnesses are treatable medical conditions, and that there is help and hope for children and adults with mental illnesses and their families. To learn more about anxiety disorders, depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, or to find support groups, family educational classes and other resources, contact NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) at 651-645-2948 or 1-888-626-4435, or go to namihelps.org.
Share the road during harvest Motorists traveling on Minnesota highways this fall need to be aware of farm equipment transporting crops to markets, grain elevators and processing plants, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. “Harvest season is getting in full swing across the state and farmers and their equipment are out on the highways,” said Jay Hietpas, state traffic engineer. “Motorists need to be prepared to encounter slow-moving farm vehicles, especially on rural roads.” From 2011 to 2015, there were 688 crashes involving farm vehicles that resulted in 23 fatalities and 348 injuries. Nearly half of the fatalities were an occupant of the farm vehicle. “Twenty-two percent of all farm equipment crashes and 29 percent of the fatalities were distraction-related,” Hietpas said. “Other factors were speed-related and alcohol-related.”
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Church kitchen crew rolls with it Fresh-baked cinnamon rolls were selling fast at the Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Rummage & Bake Sale on Sept. 13, thanks to the talented chefs preparing the popular pastries. Pictured (l-r) Marilyn Caza, Marilyn Arnold, Virginia Johnson and Mary Hill.
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Pine City community gardeners, Pine County Master Gardeners, Buds and Blooms Garden Club members and representatives from the Summer Food and Fun program met for a potluck picnic on a beautiful Thursday, Sept. 14 evening at the Pine City Community Garden to celebrate a great gardening season and to unveil a new sign. The sign honors David Haugen, who was instrumental in starting the Community Garden nine years ago. He was president of the Master Gardeners at the time, a knowledgeable gardener and always willing to share his knowledge and passion for gardening. He passed away last winter. The sign also lists the phone number of the U of M Extension Pine County office for anyone who would like to rent a plot at the Pine City Community Garden next spring. Pictured are: (front l-r) Marvel Seedorff, Sylvia Hippen, Adeline and Marvin Engleby; (back l-r) Julie Samuelson, Ralph Flesher, Carol Evans, Barb Videen, Mark Pfeifer, Lon Launderville and Terry Salmela.
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Free and open to the public, the Old School Arts Center, Sandstone, will host an art show gallery opening with refreshments on Friday, Sept. 22, 7-9 p.m. The featured artist is Claudia Hanson. There will also be a special collection by Mike Link and Kate Crowley, and student art as well. Music will be provided by Jeanne Laron on the violin. Email franlevings@ gmail.com with any questions.
The next meeting of the Snake River Valley Conservation Club (SRVCC) will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 7:30 p.m., at the club house on the Pine County Fairgrounds. Contact Mark Madison at mmadison@ northlc.com with any questions.
SEPT. 23 ‘Fire on the Snake’ fundraiser On Saturday, Sept. 23 the public is invited to the first annual “Fire on the Snake” fundraiser for the Pine City Firefighters Relief Association from noon to midnight at the Pine County Fair event center. There will be live music beginning at 1 p.m., food and beer. Visit pinecountyfair.com for more information.
SEPT. 24 Hinckley Senior Center spaghetti feed fundraiser On Sunday, Sept. 24 the public is invited to a spaghetti feed, bake sale and quilt raffle, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Hinckley Senior Center, 302 E. Main St.
SEPT. 26 Pine Gardeners The Pine Gardeners will meet Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 9 a.m. at the Pine City Library. The topic will be “Flower and Vegetable Gardens 2017,” including what to do now. Guests are welcome. Email lynquilt@msn.com for more information.
Pine City Memory Cafe at the North West Co. Fur Post
Individuals with memory loss and their caregivers and families are invited to come and enjoy fellowship and support with peers in a historic setting at the North West Company Fur Post, 12551 Voyageur Ln., Pine City, on Tuesday, Sept. 26 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Coffee, treats and enjoyable activities are provided at no charge. For more information call 320-629-6356 or visit nwcfurpost@mnhs.org.
Sons of Norway On Tuesday, Sept. 26 the public is invited to the Sons of Norway - Rumelva Lodge meeting at the Isanti County Fairgrounds in the heritage center at 7 p.m. Leif Andol will tell personal stories about living in Orkdal, Norway during WWII. He will also talk about the several sabotages carried out in attempts to prevent Nazis from transporting pyrite ore, via railway, from a nearby mine. This free event is open to the public. For more information email: litynski07@ yahoo.com.
SEPT. 28 Writers workshop at the library Writers and those with such an ambition (ages 12-adult) are invited to a writers workshop from 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 at the Rush City Public Library. Presenting will be Sarah Hawkins, resource librarian for East Central Regional Library, with contributions from local writers at various stages in the writing process. Participants also will learn about the Minnesota Library Publishing Project, a pilot effort that provides online publishing tools and training information to support independent authors and small publishers across the state. For more information call 320-3583948 or visit www.ecrlib.org.
SEPT. 29 ‘Hootenanny’ at PCftA On Friday, Sept. 29 the public is invited to a “Hootenanny” with Paul Bacigalupi and Tom Kloeckl at Pine Center for the Arts at 7 p.m. An informal gathering with folk music and sometimes dancing, revisit the singalong songs of the Kingston Trio, the Carter family, Peter, Paul & Mary, Simon Garfunkel, John Denver and more. Tickets are available at the PCftA gallery (open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3-6 p.m.) or online at www.pinecenter. yapsody.com. Seating is limited.
benefit youth. Register online at http://pineareafall5k.zapevent. com or visit the Pine Area Lions (Fun Run) page on Facebook.
Author visits at City Center Market’s Fall Fest Scout & Morgan Books welcomes two authors to City Center Market’s Fall Fest on Saturday, Sept. 30. Minnesota cookbook author and photographer, Mette Nielsen, will be sharing her new cookbook, “Savory Sweet: Simple Preserves from a Northern Kitchen,” from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bob Heavirland, author of “How I Built A Sheepherders Wagon: A Tiny House On Wheels,” will be in front of Scout & Morgan Books all day, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., during the Fest. Bob will have his sheepherders wagon on site, along with his book on how to build a tiny house. For more information visit scoutandmorganbooks. com or call 763-689-2474.
NAMI Youth workshop NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will hold a free Youth Mental Health First Aid training course on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at Pine City High School. The course is designed to teach participants the risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, build understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teach individuals how to help a youth in crisis or experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. Participants will also learn a fivestep action plan to support an adolescent developing signs and symptoms of a mental illness or emotional crisis. To register (required) or get more detailed information, please contact NAMI Minnesota at 651-645-2948, or see “classes” at namihelps.org.
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p.m. at the ECE Service Centers in Milaca and Finlayson, at the Braham Event Center, and the Superior Operations Center. A free meal, fun activities, drawings and giveaways will be available at each location, as well as information on the coop’s money saving, energy-wise programs and careers in the electric cooperative industry. To learn more, visit eastcentralenergy.com.
OCT. 5 - 8 7th Annual Hwy. 61 Film Festival The 7th Annual Highway 61 Film Festival begins Thursday, Oct. 5, 6:30 p.m., at Pine Center for the Arts. Films continue through Sunday, Oct. 8 at Pine Technical & Community College, Friday and Saturday at 5:30 p.m., followed by 9 p.m. latenight sessions at Pizza Pub, Pine City both nights. In addition, a family-friendly children’s session of films will be shown at the North West Company Fur Post on Saturday at noon. Single-session tickets may be purchased at the door or all-access passes are available in advance at Pine Center for the Arts. For more information and a full listing of films and times, visit highway61filmfestival.org or the Highway 61 Film Festival page on Facebook.
This year’s 7th annual Photos on Buildings event, in conjunction with the Highway 61 Film Festival, is set to show on the north outside wall of Pine Technical & Community College beginning at 7 p.m. both Friday and Saturday, Oct. 6 and 7.
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Citizen of the Year reception The Chamber of Commerce will host a reception to honor the 2017 Citizen of the Year, Margery Stratte Swanson, on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the North West Company Fur Post, Pine City. There will be a short program at 3:30 p.m. RSVPs are appreciated; please call 320-322-4040 or email the Chamber at info@pinecitychamber.com.
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Author visit at North Chisago Historical Society Author Dean Hovey is known for his Pine County mystery series of books. He will be the featured speaker at the meeting of the North Chisago Historical Society meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m. Hovey’s education includes degrees in engineering and biology. He has traveled extensively in North America and is a history buff. The public is invited to attend this free event held at the Rushseba Town Hall on Old Hwy. 61, just north of Rush City. For more information call 320-358-4525 or visit nchsociety.org.
Pine Area Lions Fall Fun Run & Cub Run The 5th annual Pine Area Lions “Costume” 5K Fall Fun Run and 1/2 mile Cub Run will take place on Saturday, Sept. 30 in Pine City at 9 a.m. at the elementary school. Proceeds will go back into the community to
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OCT. 5 Celebrate ‘Cooperative Month’ with ECE East Central Energy will celebrate “Cooperative Month” with member appreciation events on Thursday, Oct. 5 from 4-6:30
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MEETINGS THURSDAY 9/21 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 SUNDAY 9/24 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. MONDAY 9/25 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. Pine City Yellow Ribbon: Pine City American Legion, 7 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church TUESDAY 9/26 NA: 725 2nd Ave. SW, Pine City, 7 p.m., 320-279-3823, Carrie WEDNESDAY 9/27 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Al-Anon: 725 2nd Ave. SW, Pine City, 12 p.m., 612-387-6094, David Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine City VFW Hall AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center
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On Friday, Sept. 29 the Aging Services program of Family Pathways in North Branch will host a sporting clays benefit at Wild Wings of Oneka in Hugo. Guests are able to bring four teammates to the sporting clays course. Registration begins at 1 p.m. and shooting begins at 2 p.m. Afterwards there will be snacks, individual and team awards, a gun raffle and more. Raffle tickets are available for purchase before and during the event. For more information call Autumn Ruddy at 651341.2274 or email: autumn@ familypathways.org.
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Children’s films at the Fur Post Watch the children’s films from this year’s Highway 61 Film Festival on Saturday, Oct. 7 at the North West Company Fur Post in Pine City. The Highway 61 Film Festival was established in 2011 in Pine City as a celebration of the magic of movies and as a way to support independent films and filmmakers from along Highway 61 and beyond. This family-friendly event begins at noon. For information call 320-629-6356, visit www.mnhs.org, or www.highway61filmfestival.org.
SENIOR DINING Sept. 25 - 29 Monday: Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, carrots, wheat bread, hot sliced apples Tuesday: BBQ chicken, potato salad, coleslaw, wheat dinner roll, coconut chewy cookie Wednesday: Liver & onions or mushroom & onion steak, whipped potatoes with gravy, peas, wheat bread, spiced bar Thursday: Baked ham, sweet potatoes, broccoli normandy, wheat bread, vanilla pudding Friday: Seafood pasta salad with vegetables, lettuce salad, wheat bread, Mississippi mud bars 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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Take a tour with the Voyageurs When I drive down Highway 61 past the Voyageur statue, I often think of all the people who helped bring that enormous redwood log to Voyageur Park, and of the late Dennis Roghair, the wood sculptor who turned the 42-foot piece of lumber into the 35-foot statue we see there today – 25 years ago this October, as a matter of fact. But did you know that Pine City doesn’t have the Voyageur statue in Editor’s only Minnesota? An article in the Pine Soapbox Journal out of Cloquet led Mike me to a website called Roadside Architecture, dedicatGainor ed to all the wonderful and sometimes weird things found along our great nation’s highways and byways. The Pine Journal article talked about how the 20-foot fiberglass Cloquet Voyageur has recently returned from being refurbished in Wisconsin, and now gleams like it did back when it was first dedicated in 1976 and is back standing sentry at the entrance to the Spafford Park campground. And the Roadside Architecture website (and another website called www.minnesotawonders.com) described a few other Voyageurs that can be found around Minnesota, some with pretty fascinating backstories. • In Crane Lake, just about five miles from the Canadian border, there stands another fiberglass Voyageur about 15 feet tall, built in 1959. • In Two Harbors they have a goofy critter called Pierre the Voyageur. He’s 20 feet tall and wears a long coat and knee-high boots, but no pants. His head and eyes used to move. I assume that’s because it had some sort of mechanical apparatus inside, but I was reading a couple of Stephen King stories the other day, so I have to wonder. Especially because, according to the website, the eyes still glow red at night. There are two other Voyageurs, and they’re brothers, in a way. • Big Vic, standing 25 or 30 feet tall (depending on which website you’re reading), was named after the statue’s owner, Vic Davis. It’s up in Ranier, where you can look across the Rainy River into Canada. Davis had it crafted back in 1980, and put it on an island that Davis and the U.S. Park Service were battling over in court. The Park Service was expanding Voyageurs National Park, and Davis’ island was being seized through eminent domain. So Davis had the statue put on the island as a protest. When the Park Service seized the island, they seized Big Vic along with it. Which leads us to our final statue... • Big Louie is the second Voyageur that
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To the Editor: Looking back at all of the generations can be overwhelming. How did I get here so fast? Wasn’t it just a few years ago that I finished high school? I achieved some goals and failed in others, but I did see a direction for life. I was lucky enough to go to college, thanks to my parents’ hard work. I became a pharmacist, which I enjoyed for 48 years. Then I took a detour to become a writer. I hope to leave you some of my ideas. Parenting gave me much joy. After my first marriage ended, I met another woman who filled the gap with love and her two children. In my mid-forties, I had many responsibilities. We had seven children to raise together from our different backgrounds. Thinking back at the seven and the directions they took for their lives, I can see how different each one is. They are all very good people. Next came the grandchildren; eight so far. My responsibility became much less. I was just Grandpa. That generation would have to be taught by their parents who were hopefully given guidance from me. Some of the grandchildren are now making their way out into the world. Last week a call came about the arrival of my first great-grandson, a new member of the family due to be welcomed in a few months. Life is great but now I feel my age, and accept it. I did all I could do and must now see the rewards and disappointments that are a part of life. My children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren must also adjust and learn from their mistakes. l know that they will be OK. They came from good people. Each generation is uniquely special. It is a treat to be able to look back that far. Kids, you have quite an adventure ahead of you.
To the Editor: All high school juniors are now eligible to apply for the Minnesota House of Representatives 2018 High School Page Program. By taking part in this week-long program, pages learn the legislative process and also develop leadership skills by observing how committees are conducted and how issues are resolved. To download an application, visit the following House website: www.house.leg.state.mn.us/edprog/app.pdf, or if you have questions, call the Minnesota House’s Sergeant’s Office, at 651-296-7452. Those selected will participate in a wide variety of legislative activities, including individual meetings with state representatives allowing students to discuss the issues that matter most to them; assisting members during a legislative floor session; and giving students the opportunity to meet with constitutional officers, members of the judiciary, lobbyists and members of the media. An application must be postmarked no later than Dec. 1 to ensure its arrival on time for the selection process. Before returning the application, it must include a parent’s or guardian’s signature and approval from a school counselor, civics teacher or principal. Chosen applicants will be notified by the end of December. Serving as a high school page is an experience that will last a lifetime, and I encourage any high school junior with an interest in politics to apply.
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New Horizon helps PTCC build jobs for future – and with hurricane relief
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New Horizon Thrift Store has done much to help the community in and around Pine City, and with their latest gift they are looking to bring a better future to job-seekers now and for years to come. The store has donated $5,000 to Pine Technical and Community College to help purchase a mobile welding trailer lab for the school’s welding program. Pine Technical and Community College President Joe Mulford said that the school has been renting welding lab space from another school, but that having their own welding lab will ensure the stability of the program – and bring jobs to the area. “We’ve got employers, that’s number one, that are looking for qualified employees, and number two is we’ve got ... people that want to go in this career field,” Mulford explained. “They’re good jobs. This is going to help us to be able to offer that.” That $5,000 gift, along with a grant from the Initiative Foundation and other funding will bring the $325,000 mobile lab to Pine City. “The donation will support us getting the capacity to offer welding training in the area for the next 20 years,” Mulford said. “So it’s not only a gift for the participants today, but over the next two decades.” Jan Nettleton of New Horizon Thrift Store said they felt that the program – particularly Pine Technical and Community College’s “Women in Welding” class – would make a difference in the lives of area families. “It helps women to be able to support their families with a living wage,” Nettleton said. “This particular gift was focused on providing opportunities for folks, and I think that’s what we appreciated about the gift – is that the work that’s done through the store here and in the community by indi-
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Vic Davis had made for him, and he had this one set up near the Rainy Lake Visitor Center to continue his campaign of annoying the U.S. Park Service. In the end, the story of the two brothers turns out pretty well. Mr. Davis received $90,000 for his land, the Park Service donated Big Vic to the town of Ranier, and Davis sold Big Louie to a business in Barnum, where it now stands next to the Windtree North Restaurant. So there you have it – all the Voyageur statues in Minnesota, or at least all the ones I could find. Some pretty good stories there. But our own Pine City Voyageur happens to be the tallest – and it’s certainly the only one carved out of a single piece of wood. And it’s the best, when it comes right down to it, in my humble opinion. You can visit the Roadside Architecture website for pictures and find out more: http://www.roadarch.com
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College staff and thrift store volunteers celebrated the New Horizon gift to PTCC for a welding lab.
viduals that participate is helping individuals directly,” Mulford said. “It’s really a public-private partnership and collaborative effort to get this in Pine City.” Recently the store also pitched in to help families far from Pine City. Store volunteer TJ Musgrove was heading down to the Houston area to aid in the hurricane and flood recovery effort. She asked if the store could make a donation. “We cleared off all of our kids racks, our baby racks, men’s clothes, women’s clothes,” Nettleton said. “Gave them all to
her, and we also sent her with diapers.” Store volunteer Ruth Biederman said the store is grateful for the people in Pine City who have responded to the store’s mission so strongly. Over the past four years, New Horizon Thrift Store has been able to donate $91,000 to people and organizations in the Pine City area. “It’s the community and the faithful donors and faithful customers; because really, we would not be here if it wasn’t for them,” Biederman said. “It comes full circle back to people.”
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Sale brings hundreds to town in 1917 10 Years Ago, 2007 Homecoming queen and king, Dani Pangerl and Andrew Lutz, were crowned at coronation on Thursday evening. Non-tornado winds caused damage across southern Pine County including Pine City Thursday evening. The damage survey team from the National Weather Service in Duluth traveled to Pine County Friday morning to investigate storm Years damage. They found a Ago broad swath of sporadic wind damage across Donna extreme southern Pine County. Wind damage Heath was almost exclusively confined to trees and branches. Some minor structural damage was observed where trees or large branches were blown onto buildings in Pine City and County Road 7, just west of Pine City. Pine City received notice of the new post office site. The U.S. Postal Service has selected a 5,000 square foot space of the former Jubilee building in the existing Evergreen shopping center located at 100 Evergreen Square southwest. Student Achievers are sixth grader Jonathan Cukla and eighth grader Sean Kehran. Both students were nominated by their teachers for the honor. Football Athletes of the Week are Haakon Hanson, Jordan Monson and Josh Baird. They are all captains and are providing great leadership for the team.
25 Years Ago, 1992 Gentle commands are all Clarence Nordstrom, Pine City, needs to keep his nine-horse team of Percherons in the furrows. The Northern Minnesota Draft Horse Association brought its field day to Walter Schmidt’s farm near Pine City on Saturday and people came from many states to see the awesome horsepower. About 100 horse owners participated with teams of all sizes and old-time plows of every variety. The Homecoming Court at Pine City High School is led by the King and Queen candidates. This year Kristen Kozisek, Erica Delak and Alana Kuzel
hope to wear the queen’s crown, while Mark Rothbauer, Chad Clementson and Dale Plasek compete for king. Willow River will be home to Minnesota’s first boot camp for non-violent offenders according to Sen. Florian Chmielewski. The Pine City Rural School Museum received visits from 825 people this season. Pine City native Donna Albrecht has been named University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Outstanding Researcher. She was chosen by a vote of the graduate faculty and principal investigators of extra-murally funded projects during the past two fiscal years. Despite two disappointments last week, the Dragon volleyball team is looking better. Michelle Montbriand’s consistency has been one of the reasons for the improved play. Two members of the Pine City Dragon football team are this week’s Athletes of the Week. Matt Mikulich, son of Terry and Dorothy Mikulich, and Jim Soderbeck, whose parents are Larry and Linda Soderbeck, were chosen because they have been outstanding leaders as well as fine players. They have contributed strong play both offensively and defensively according to their coach Mike O’Donnell. Nikki Koppen, Pine City, is one of 65 St. Cloud University students who will spend part of this school year in England. Eighty-eight Pine City Elementary students serve on the school patrol, guiding their peers safely across the busy intersections near the school. They were sworn in and received pins when State Trooper Dennis Birshland, from the State Patrol’s Duluth office, came to talk to them about their duties.
50 Years Ago, 1967 Thomas Meier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Meier of Pine City was one of 14,000 semifinalists appointed throughout the nation to the second step in the competition for about 2,900 Merit Scholarships to be awarded in 1968. Three persons have filed for village office with C.P. Dorrow filing for re-election as mayor and Ben Sauter and Kenneth Clementson both filing for the office of trustee. Clementson is the incumbent.
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In Chinese, cows say “mou” Billy S. H. Chen (left) an international student from Taiwan (known as “Formosa” at the time) was residing at the Robert Reiser abode in September of 1967, and spent some time making calls to various farms in the area with Dr. R. G. Ganz, local veterinarian. Billy studied veterinary medicine and animal husbandry for three years at Pingfung Agricultural College in Taiwan.
Ellen Rys, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank F. Rys of Grasston, has been awarded the Minnesota Alumni Scholarship from the University of Minnesota. The Pine City high school band has been selected to be on the “Prep Parade” over WCCO radio on Oct. 5 from 8 to 8:30 p.m.
75 Years Ago, 1942 Hotel Agnes, operated by the Donlin sisters, recently received the State of Minnesota Cleanliness Award, given to the places which pass the rigid requirements set up by the Division of Hotel Inspection. Miss Ruth Elizabeth Nelson, 1140 Lincoln Ave., St. Paul, became the bride of Sgt. Robert Lynn Wallace of Kansas City at four o’clock Sunday afternoon, Sept. 27 in the chapel of Westminster
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Plenty of left-overs from Thanksgivings past BY MARY ANDERSEN NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM
When I grew up on the farm in rural Pine City, turkeys were never on the Thanksgiving Day menu. My mother raised geese so naturally we had roast goose for our holiday meals. I had never tasted turkey, but my mother said it was rather dry by comparison. Each Thanksgiving, our family of ten sat around the big kitchen table next to the wood-burning range. There, we enjoyed a wonderful holiday meal with all the trimmings. Dessert was mom’s pumpkin pies made from home grown pumpkins. We country folk had big appetites! Our three children were also “good eaters.” I remember enjoying a Thanksgiving meal at the home of our friends, the Parks, when we lived in the Netherlands. The children were seated at a separate table near us. Our ten-year-old son, Brian, asked Mr. Parks if there was more turkey to be had. Mr.
Parks said there was lots more and inquired if Brian was ready for “seconds.” Brian said, “No, I just wondered if I needed to hurry.” I remember getting ready for a family Thanksgiving dinner in Pine City one year. Gail, John and their three children lived in Eau Claire while Susan, Dave and their three children lived in Waconia. We were so pleased they would all be coming to spend Thanksgiving with us!
I went to the grocery store and bought a 26 pound turkey which I thought would be more than ample for twelve people. My husband always looked forward to having leftover turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy. The night before the big day, Bob peeled lots of potatoes. I suspect he had high hopes of abundant leftovers. I made a decorative centerpiece and went to great lengths to set a really nice table. Finally, everything was done and we were ready for the big day.
It snowed during most of the night and we awakened to a blustery winter wonderland. It was beautiful, but the weather man warned of hazardous driving conditions. At 8:30, the phone rang. It was Gail calling from Eau Claire. She said that John had been out to check on the roads and they decided they had best heed the weather man’s advice and stay home. I was so disappointed! At 9, Susan called from Waconia and said, “Don’t worry, Mom, at least one family will be with you and Dad.” A half hour later, Susan called again to say they would not be coming. Shortly after leaving home, they had slid through a stop sign and narrowly avoided a collision. So, now there were no Moores and also no Caspers coming to share the day with us. What a letdown! We were naturally very disappointed, but glad our children had the good sense to stay at home under the circumstances. I know Bob was disappointed too, but I think he was secretly relishing the thought of all the turkey, gravy and mashed potatoes. Turkey aroma was beginning to fill the house. What to do with all the food? We decided to invite friends to join us, but quickly discovered they already had plans for the day and were not available. So now, there would be only three at the table on this Thanksgiving Day – Bob and me and a 26 pound turkey!
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Maintaining a fleet of three quality ambulances is crucial to providing emergency care in a rural area because on any one day, FirstLight can respond to multiple 911 calls daily within a 15-20 miles radius. In late September, FirstLight purchased a new ambulance to replace one that was depreciated and could no longer meet the needs for EMS staff. FirstLight purchased a 2017 Commander Type III Ambulance, through Crestline Coach, and is known for patient and medic safety, fuel efficiency, integrated intelligence system for onboard electronics, and O2 on the go system that can provide a maximum amount of oxygen without incurring the weight. The cabin capacity is larger than the other ambulances currently in fleet providing for an increased patient care area with better lighting and interior set up. Crestline Coach worked with Ferno, a leading supplier for equipment of emergency vehicles and has equipped this ambulance with an INTraXX modular system which features wall-mounted tracks that secure a series of Equipment Mounts, and SafePak Supply Bags. This also allows to secure loose equipment inside the ambulance allowing the EMS staff to deliver patient care from a seated
and restrained position. This reduces the risk of injury during sudden stops and hard maneuvers. The new ambulance was also outfitted with a Stryker cot, a powered transportation cot so the EMS staff easily lift, load or unload patients from or into the ambulance no matter what environment they are operating in. Also, its unique design provides solutions reducing or eliminating EMS staff’s lifting injuries. FirstLight values safety first and this will allow them to provide the best service to the communities they serve.
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Pine City’s Ambassadors get cozy in Cambridge parade Pine City Ambassadors Summer Rockstroh and Jill Tomczyk and Little Miss Ambassadors Brenna Nowling and Amiah Nowling bundled up for the Cambridge Snowflake Parade on Nov. 19.
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Skelton to become 1st Cambridge-Isanti-Mora-Pine City D1 hockey player BY JENNIFER KOTILA NEWS@COUNTYSTAR.COM
Cambridge -Isanti sophomore Madelyn Skelton has made a verbal commitment to play Division I hockey at the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont. She will be the fi rst player in the history of Cambridge-Isanti-Mora-Pine City Bluejacket girls hockey program to go on to play for a Division I program. “It is a huge honor, and I could not be more excited,” Skelton said.
Although Vermont is far away, the Skeltons told Madelyn it was her decision where she wanted to go to school. “We are very excited for her,” said her mom, Melissa Skelton. “She has always worked so hard to keep advancing in this sport. And no matter where she plays, we [will go] watch as much as possible.” Madelyn’s dad, Shannon Skelton, has coached her since she started playing hockey during the winter season. “I would say my biggest influence is my dad,
who is also my coach,” said Skelton. “He has always pushed me to be my best and supported me through everything.” She also credits her coaches, CIMPC varsity girls hockey coach Corey Bustrom and Winnie Brodt-Brown in assisting her with the college recruiting process. “Madelyn is a very serious and focused athlete,” Bustrom said. “She sets goals, and nothing stands in the way of her achieving them. She is extremely dedicated to advancing her game,
and is willing to put in the time and effort to make that happen.” He added that Skelton is a very coachable athlete who is a student of the game of hockey and always wants to learn more. RISING TO THE TOP Skelton has been playing hockey for 12 years, and has been fortunate to be able to play all over the U.S. and Canada. She also played in the 2015 World Selects Invitational Tournament in Bolzano, Italy. “I absolutely love to play,” Skelton said. “It took an enormous amount of work and effort (to get where I am today).” Several Division I schools were recruiting her – Merrimack, Providence, Dartmouth, University of Minnesota-Duluth, Minnesota State University-Mankato, St. Cloud State University and University of Wisconsin-Madison. “Madelyn invests an enormous amount of her time, year round, improving her game,” Bustrom said. “When oth-
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Skelton will be the first player in the history of Cambridge-Isanti-Mora-Pine City Bluejacket girls hockey program to go on to play for a Division I program.
er players are off with friends or family having fun, Madelyn is having fun developing her skills in a rink somewhere.” Skelton said she chose Vermont because she fell in love with the area. “When you look up from
the campus and see the mountains, it is breathtaking,” she said. “I also really liked the coaching staff and the way that they run their program. I met one of the assistants during recruiting tournament weekend in July in Minnesota, and she was super fun on the bench.” She has been promised an athletic scholarship for playing at Vermont. “We work hard with players to understand their post-high school goals and to guide them through the college recruiting process,” Bustrom said. “I am very proud of Madelyn, because she has passed a lot of offers to leave for other programs, and chose to stay home to be a Bluejacket with the girls she has grown up with. This is huge for her, and is just as big for the future of our program.”
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November sky a sight to behold The rising sun on the morning of Nov. 20 filled the sky over the Karas farm with streaks of blue, pink and gold.
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Hejny heads to Ireland with her Pioneer
Breanna Hejny and her Pine City Pioneer recently took a trip to the green hills of Ireland. This photo was taken in Glendalough, a glacial valley renowned for a monastic settlement founded in the sixth century. Hejny is pictured here with tour guide Eion Pierce, who explained much of the medieval history of the area.
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The holidays are known for the giving spirit and a hectic pace. This holiday season, the American Red Cross is sharing three ways to give the gift of life in less time. At this time of year many regular blood and platelet donors delay giving due to busy schedules– but the need for blood remains. To help donors fit in a donation, the Red Cross offers three easy ways to make helping save lives faster and more convenient: RapidPass® – Donors can complete their pre-donation reading and health history questions online to save about 15 minutes at their donation. In September, RapidPass became available on mobile devices, giving donors the ability to complete their RapidPass from a smartphone, tablet or computer. Blood Donor App – Through the Red Cross Blood Donor App, users can find local blood drives and donation centers, schedule an appointment, receive appointment reminders and keep track of total blood donations – all from the palm of their hand. Online appointment scheduling – Donors can conveniently schedule an appointment and find tips for a successful blood or platelet donation at redcrossblood.org. “The Red Cross is thankful for the
generosity of donors who help keep hospital shelves stocked with lifesaving blood products, but we know that the holiday activities that we cherish most can make it difficult for many regular donors to find a moment to donate this time of year,” said Sue Thesenga, communications manager, North Central Blood Services Region. “We hope technologies like online appointment scheduling, the Blood Donor App and RapidPass will make it a little easier for donors to give more life for patients this holiday season.” Patients don’t get a holiday break from needing lifesaving transfusions, and all blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply is available. Appointments can be made by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). To learn more about RapidPass, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site. GIVE BLOOD IN PINE CITY A blood drive will be held in Pine City on Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Pine City VFW (600 First Ave. NW). Please check redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS for current blood donation center days and hours.
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practices in those high temps to get used to it. We had three kids not finish due to heat related issues and many other teams had kids suffer the same fate as well.” For the girls, Alaina Steele was again the standout against other top-notch runners. Steele placed eighth in a time of 21:20. At one point, Pine City had six girls running in a pack. Ashli Webster (23:31) and Lily Wilson (23:40) broke away and placed 39th and 43rd respectively. Marin Foss (24:13) and Alexis Thieman (24:20) rounded out the Dragons scorers, coming in 55th and 56th. Grace Langmade (24:56) placed 73rd. Grace Grubbs was unable to finish due to the heat. The Dragons guys did very well, led by Tommy Ryan, who took fifth against some of the best kids in the section. Ryan’s time of 17:52 was nearly :40 ahead of the Dragons’ second finisher, Nate Webster, who ran well placing 14th. Noah Miller (19:32) ran his fastest time of the season and placed 46th with Austin Eckert (19:38) following close behind in 49th. TJ Rank (19:52) and Jake Adams (19:59) stayed under 20 minutes and placed 56th and 59th respectively. Remington Steele (22:15) placed 104th. Other notable performances in-
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Running at the Mora Invitational on Tuesday, Sept. 12, the Pine City cross-country teams again faced stiff early-season competition. The Dragons had to contend with talented opponents, but also faced weather conditions that were less than ideal for distance running. The meet was held at the Spring Brook Golf Course in Mora. “It was brutally hot which made things tough for everyone,” recalled Dragons head coach Jared Clementson. “There were a total of 23 teams at the meet, up from 13 last year due to Mora hosting the Section meet. Most of the new teams were section teams wanting to check the course out. With a lot of section competition and three Class AA teams at the meet, it was very competitive. Overall, I thought we did well considering the heat.” Pine City’s girls placed ninth out of 16 teams while the boys took fifth out of 17 teams. Athletes pushed themselves against other athletes, but also against the humidity. “The heat can have different effects on different kids,” added Clementson. “What made things worse is that we haven’t had any
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The Dragons had another exciting week of volleyball, coming away with two wins and one loss. On Monday, Sept. 11, Pine City won in three sets, at home, over East Central (25-19, 25-18, 25-19). Defensively the team still is struggling with their blocking; however, Keyara Berube and Isabel Aragonez led the team with nine digs each. It was a great team effort on offense with six players serving aces and six players with at least one kill. Hannah Lorsung and Makenna Nelson had four ace serves each and Ashley Faur and Isabel Aragonez had six kills each. On Tuesday, Sept. 12, the Dragons traveled to Braham. The Dragons struggled, losing in three sets (1225, 13-25, 19-25). Keyara Berube and Hannah Lorsung were the only two Dragons earning ace serves with one each. “This was our ninth game in one week. The players were physically and mentally exhausted,” stated Nelson. “Hitting errors really hurt us in this game.” On Thursday, Sept. 14, the Dragons stepped up their game and were back in form with a win over Aitkin in three sets (25-20, 25-21, 25-17). Isabel Aragonez led the team offensively with eight kills and six ace serves. Kelsey Kidder led the team defensively with 10 digs. “We had a team meeting after our loss on Tuesday to discuss the importance of coming together as a team,” stated Nelson. “The girls took our discussion to heart as they stepped up their games and played as a team on Thursday.” Pine City volleyball travels to Rush City on Thursday, Sept. 21. The match starts at 7:30 p.m. Make the short drive and show support for the Dragon athletes.
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Pine City girls tennis dominated the court on Tuesday, Sept. 7, sweeping their matches against Mora. The Dragons’ shot selection was smart and they kept their opponents moving on the courts. The singles results are Lydia Adams (6-0, 6-0), Katie Miller (6-0, 6-0), Elizabeth Cahill (6-1, 6-0), and Maddie Berglund (61, 6-1). The doubles results are Emily Carpenter/Alison Brown (6-2, 6-2), Ella Sell/Rachel Johnson (6-3, 6-1), and Lindsay Miller/ Addison Sell (4-6, 6-3, 108). The Dragons traveled to Pierz on Thursday, Sept. 14, coming up short with a disappointing loss of 3-4. Adams, K. Miller and Cahill continued to dominate at first, second and third singles. The SEE TENNIS, PAGE 14
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Thanks to the State Legislature and generous community donations, area high school seniors have a shot at $3,500 Workforce Development scholarships at Pine Technical & Community College. To respond to a shortage of skilled workers in manufacturing, healthcare, information technology and agriculture, legislation was passed to provide $2,500 scholarships to students entering those educational fields within the Minnesota State system. Pine Technical & Community College was allotted 14 of those scholarships. Knowing that it will have a huge impact on solving the worker shortage locally, PTCC President Joe Mulford decided to seek help to increase the scholarships from the communities and industries that would benefit. Mulford also saw the scholarship as a means to reduce “brain drain.” “We have the second lowest tuition in the state, and $2,500 makes a big difference to a high school student looking to go to college,” Mulford said. “But just think what $3,500 would mean. For our students, that can be a life-changing scholarship.” “When our local communities and business invest in our young people, it encourages those students to stay in the community,” Mulford said. “It helps to retain our young talent in area.” The 14 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors from the East Central Minnesota Educational Cable Cooperative (ECMECC). This
includes Braham, Cambridge-Isanti, Chisago Lakes, East Central, Elk River, Hinckley-Finlayson, Milaca, Mora, North Branch, Ogilvie, Pine City, Princeton, Rush City and St. Francis. The Foundation is seeking support from the communities and industries targeted by these scholarships. The scholarship deadline is Jan. 19, 2018. High school seniors from the 14 ECMECC schools who are interested in a career in manufacturing, healthcare, information technology and agriculture are encouraged to apply. The application consists of three essay questions and a letter of reference. For more information, or to apply for the scholarship, go to www.pine. edu/WorkforceScholarship, or email Max.Anderson@pine.edu or Jen. Rancour@pine.edu. Those interested in supporting the scholarship fund and the Foundation should contact Sandi Carlisle at 320629-5140.
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A little bit of Pine City poured onto Wild rink Jenna, granddaughter of Kris and Jim Swoboda of Pine City, takes part in a new tradition of adding water to the Zamboni at Xcel Energy Center to make ice for the hockey team. This special water came from Rock Lake in Pine City Township, near the Swobodas’ home. The water is ďŹ ltered, then spread on the surface of the rink.
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Dragon Girls Hockey Boosters have a blast at golf/beanbag tourney The ďŹ rst annual Dragon Girls Hockey Booster Golf/Bean Bag Tournament was a great success, and organizers expressed gratitude to all of the sponsors and attendees. Bean Bag Champions: Chad Sader and Kim Schoeberl (back row). Men’s Champions: Seth Sauter, Jim Reiser, Terry Kraft and Chris Piha (not pictured). Women’s Champions: Deanna Bever and Kimberlee Bever (back row). Mixed Champions: Chad Sader and Kim Schoeberl (back row) and Lisa Logue and Jaime Jacobson (front row).
TENNIS: from Page 12 results are Lydia Adams (6-1, 6-0), Katie Miller (6-1, 6-0), and Elizabeth Cahill (6-2, 6-1). “Weather cooperated for a solid week of practice and the team continues to get better each time we are on the court,� stated coach Unverzagt. “While the outcome of the Pierz match was not what we had hoped, it was a good learning opportunity as we move forward into the final half of the season.� The Dragons’ next home match is Thursday, Sept. 21, against Little Falls. Matches start at 4:30 p.m. Come and show support for the local athletes.
Just grin and ‘bear’ it (right) Eleven-year-old Gavin Broz shot his ďŹ rst bear Friday, Sept. 15 while hunting with his dad north of Pine City. Gavin is the son of Jesse and Jean. The bear weighed 272 pounds.
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Edward P. Montbriand After a courageous t two-year battle with l lung cancer, we peacef fully lost our husband, f father, son, grandfat ther, brother, uncle, b barber and friend Edw ward Paul Montbriand o Wednesday, Sept. on 1 2017, at Bethesda 13, H Hospital in St. Paul at t age of 64. the Ed was born to Maurice and Shirley Montbriand on Sept. 27, 1952, in St. Paul. Ed attended high school in Stillwater and graduated in 1970. He then attended Brooks Barber School in St. Paul. On July 9, 1971, Ed united in marriage with the love of his life, Sandra Anderson. Ed and Sandy then had their two children, Maurice in 1974 and Michelle in 1976. In 1978, Ed and Sandy moved to Pine City where Ed opened Pine City Barber Stylist which he ran until retiring in 2014. Ed was an integral part of the community, serving three terms as Pine County Commissioner. Ed loved spending time with his family and friends, fishing, camping, hunting, ATV-ing, and any other type of socializing that came his way. He will be greatly missed by so many. Ed is survived by his wife Sandra of Pine City; children Maury (Tanya) Montbriand of Pine City and Michelle (Andy) Risland of Bemidji; grandchildren Elivia Montbriand, Johie Risland and Auzie Risland; brothers Stuart (Sandy) Montbriand of Centerville, Jeff Montbriand of Stillwater, Mark (Rita) Montbriand of Bass Lake, Wisconsin; many other relatives and friends. Ed is preceded in death by his parents Maurice and Shirley Montbriand; brothers Scotty Montbriand and Mickey Montbriand. A time for family and friends to gather is planned for Friday, Sept. 22, 2-4 p.m., at the Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City. Following the visitation at the fu-
neral chapel, a celebration of Ed’s life will take place at the Heath-Perkins American Legion in Pine City. The family has requested memorials may be given in Ed’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 2500 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414 or cancer.org. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel; www.FuneralAndCremationService.com.
Lillian Anderson; three sisters; and three brothers. Monsignor Aleksander Suchan celebrated a Mass of Christian Burial for Donna Friday, Sept. 15 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Beroun. Music was provided by Joni Nelson. The interment took place at St. Joseph’s Calvary Cemetery in Beroun. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel; www.FuneralAndCremationService.com.
Donna M. Broz Donna Broz of Pine C City passed away S Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, a the Estates of Rush at C at the age of 77. City Donna Mae Broz w was born to Matt thew and Lillian ( (McGrath) Anderson o Aug. 16, 1940, in on B Bloomer, Wisconsin. S She attended school i St. Paul and was in e employed at American Linen. Donna Anderson married Louis R. Broz on May 8, 1965, and together they remained in St. Paul and started their family. In 1977, the family, which now consisted of three sons, moved to a small hobby farm in the Pine City area. Donna enjoyed doing word searches, watching Vikings football, and shopping. Her greatest joy was visiting with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Donna is survived by her husband Louis Broz of Pine City; three children: Louis Michael Broz of Pine City, John (Lori) Broz of Chisholm and Chuck (Jaci) Broz of Pine City; nine grandchildren: Beth, Matt, Amanda, Aaron, Grant (Amanda), Tim, Becca, Zach and Emily; three great-grandchildren: Ethan, Hunter and Talon; many other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Matthew and
Marian J. Manson
Marian Manson o Pine City passed of a away Sunday, Sept. 1 2017, at the Es10, t tates of Rush City at t age of 71. the Marian Jean M Manson was born t Mark and Pearl to ( (Torvik) Caswell o April 28, 1946, in on M Minneapolis. Her sense of hum mor, easy-going spirit and infamous
laugh will be greatly missed. Marian is survived by her husband David Manson of Pine City, son Paul (Kimberly) Manson of Coon Rapids; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; mother Pearl Caswell and brother Doug Caswell of Pine City; other relatives and friends. Marian is preceded in death by her father Mark Caswell and son Kurt Manson. Pastor Rob Spahr officiated Memorial Services for Marian Saturday, Sept. 16 at the First Presbyterian Church, Pine City. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel; www.FuneralAndCremationService.com. SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE 16
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Grasston Baptist Church
815 7th St. SW, Pine City 10 a.m. Bible Study 11 a.m. Worship Service 4 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible Study. Contact: Greg Douvier 320-420-1302
402 N. Oak St. Grasston, MN 55030 www.grasstonbaptist.org info@grasstonbaptisit.org 320.396.2645 Worship Service 9:30am Sunday School 10:45am
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Dale Evangelical Free Church
Outreach Church Meeting at Pine City Library Community Room, 300 5th St. SE P.O. Box 164 Sunday NIGHTS 5-6PM Pastors Julie & Brad Samuelson 320-496-3009 Hands4PC@gmail.com Facebook fan page: Hands for Pine City Existing to be the hands of Jesus to Pine City
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
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
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Grace Baptist Church
Hinckley Seventh Day Adventist
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.
550 1st St. NE, Hinckley 320-384-6167 Pastor: Carlos Rodriguez Services, Saturday, 11 a.m. Fellowship lunch 1st and 3rd Saturday following services.
(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.
Hope Lutheran Church Grasston Dean Oelfke, Pastor 320-396-3925 hopelutherangrasston.org
Sunday Worship Service 11am Holy Communion first and third Saturdays and festival days.
915 W. 8th St. Rush City, MN Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Call 320-358-3818 for weekly Bible studies and youth activities.
2700 320th Ave., Brook Park A NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP For Special events &/or group studies call: 320-679-3925 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Prayer 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Fellowship following Worship
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St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
406 Pine St., Grasston, MN 320-396-3373 Pastor Gene Sherrod Spirit Filled Worship Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Children’s ministry
320-629-2935 19390 Ave, Beroun, MN Monsignor Alek Suchan Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m.
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
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
Sunday Mornings: Life Class 9 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m.
Living Water Fellowship
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.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 535 8th St. SW, Pine City 320-629-2935 Monsignor Alek Suchan www.icchurchpinecitymn.org office@icchurcpinecitymn.org Mass: Saturday 5 pm, Sunday 10 am, Confession: Saturday 4-4:30pm, Sunday 9:15-9:45am
Journey North Church Current location: 840 Main St S, behind A&W. Pastor Tim Adams 320-629-6111 Sunday Services: 9 & 10:30 a.m. Nursery, toddlers and KidVenture programs during both services. www.JourneyNorthChurch.com
Living Hope Christian Center Pastor Jeremy Langmade Assembly of God 11914 Fairway Rd. SW, Pine City ¾ mile West of I-35 on Pokegama Lake Road 320-629-6136 Livinghopepinecity@gmail.com
South Pine Baptist Church
825 Golf Ave SW, Pine City 320-629-2985 Pastor Fred Hanson Sunday Services: 8 and 9:30 a.m. Coffee and fellowship between services October 1: RALLY DAY! Join us for games and fun! Thursday service: 5:30 p.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
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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Joseph P. Sherry Joseph P. Sherry, a 78, of Pine City, age p passed away Sept. 1 2017. 12, Joe was a lovi ing husband, fat ther, grandfather, b brother and friend. H was a dedicated He f family man. Joe is preceded i death by parin e ents, Joseph and H Hilda; brother Will liam; sisters Mary Margaret “Peg,” Elizabeth and Joan. He is survived by wife Louise; daughters Colleen and Suzanne; sons Patrick and Joseph (Kate); grandchildren Dustin (Sabrinna) and Andrew; great-granddaughter, Ella; and many nieces and nephews. The family thanks the St Croix hospice nurses for their tender care during his last days. Funeral service was Tuesday, Sept. 19. Interment was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Ruth E. Heyda Ruth Heyda p passed away Tuesd day, Sept. 12, 2017, a at the Scandia H House in Pine City a the age 90. at Ruth Elaine Joh nson-Heyda w was born April 2 1927, to Anna 26, V Victoria and Carl J Johnson. She grew u on a farm east up
of Rock Creek with her siblings Naime and Allen. She graduated from Pine City High School in 1945. She married the love of her life, Richard Heyda, in 1948. Ruth and Richard bought their farm on the St. Croix Road, and for the next 67 years they made their dreams a reality. They never left each other’s side throughout their 67 years of marriage and called each other “honey” and “dear” and never missed a good-bye kiss. Together they raised two daughters, Kathy Ann and Vicki Marie. Ruth was blessed with five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. According to Ruth, leaving the table without eating dessert is not acceptable and you could never have too much to eat and you always needed at least one more scoop of Schwan’s ice cream. Even after you have had a piece of cake or a bowl of ice cream she would say, “well…have some more” or more like, “yous have some more.” Who now will make sure we arrive home safely, we get our chores done, and eat enough cake and ice cream? Together we will. Together we can cope because she has prepared us, but that does not mean we will not miss her. We will miss the sweet grandma that we have had all our lives and of course, we will miss her cooking. Here’s to strong women, may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them. Ruth is survived by her daughter Vicki (Mike) Ovik of Pine City; grandchildren Mickey (Emily) Ovik of Frederick, Wisconsin, Colee (Jesse) Ovik of Pine City, Kati (Joe) Dvorak of Pine City, and Chance Ovik of Pine City; great-grandchildren Tate and Aidan Ovik, Sawyer, Sullivan and Hudson Dvorak; sister-in-law Doris Johnson of Pine City; and many friends. Ruth is preceded in death by her parents Carl and Anna Johnson; husband Richard Heyda; daughter Kathy Carlson; granddaughter Jean Marie Carlson; and brother Allan Johnson. Reverend Fred Hanson officiated Memorial Services for Ruth Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 at the Swanson Funeral Chapel. Music was provided by Ed Pangerl. Interment took place at Birchwood Cemetery in Pine City. Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Ruth Heyda are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel; www.FuneralAndCremationService.com.
Chapin 100th birthday Come celebrate Leona (Anderson) Chapin’s 100th birthday on Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Chengwatana Town Hall. Cake will be served from 2 to 4 p.m. No gifts, please.
THANK YOU The family of Jim Ryan would like to sincerely say thank you for the outpouring of support following his passing. Your visits, cards, and the kind expressions of sympathy were encouraging. A special thank you to Monsignor Aleksander Suchan, Father Rene McGraw and Deacon Gene Biever who officiated at Jim’s funeral; your words were very comforting. Thank you to the organist, the luncheon put on by the Rosary Society and St. Joseph’s parishioners, and the support from the Knights of Columbus. Your support at this difficult time was very much appreciated and of great comfort to the family. God bless you. Ardythe Ryan and families
WEATHER Date 9/11 9/12 9/13 9/14 9/15 9/16 9/17
High 79° 82° 82° 85° 79° 72° 63°
Low 55° 48° 60° 59° 63° 55° 42°
Precipitation 1.21" 0 0 0 0.54" 0.98" 0
PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Sept. 11 - 17 Theft, burglary, vandalism
Sept. 11, 10:47 a.m., report of recovered vehicle, Main St., Pine City south. Sept. 12, 6:15 a.m., report of theft, Pokegama Lake Rd., Royalton Twp. Sept. 12, 5:33 p.m., report of property damage, 3rd Ave., Pine City south. Sept. 13, 12:04 a.m., report of driveoffs, 13th St., Pine City south. Sept. 13, 11:01 a.m., report of theft, Hillside Ave., Pine City south. Sept. 14, 12:04 p.m., report of theft, Brunswick Rd., Royalton Twp. Sept. 14, 2:50 p.m., report of vehicle theft/attempt, Klondike Lp., Pokegama Twp. west. Sept. 14, 4:59 p.m., report of theft, Johnson Ave., Pine City south. Sept. 15, 12:59 p.m., report of fraud, 9th St., Pine City south. Sept. 15, 6:58 p.m., report of vehicle exterior damage, Henriette Rd./I-35, Pokegama Twp. east. Sept. 16, 9:04 a.m., report of fraud, State Hwy. 107, Pokegama Twp. west. Sept. 16, 12:15 p.m., report of burglary, Henriette Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Sept. 17, 9:11 a.m., report of recovered vehicle, Boulder Rd., Brook Park Twp. Sept. 17, 8:38 p.m., report of property damage, 3rd Ave., Pine City south.
Miscellaneous Sept. 11, 8:38 a.m., report of animal disturbance, Birchwood Trl., Pine City Twp. east. Sept. 11, 12:34 p.m., report of missing adult person, White Oak Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Sept. 12, 4:17 a.m., report of suspicious activity, 9th St., Pine City south. Sept. 13, 2:54 p.m., report of harassment, Main St., Pine City south. Sept. 13, 4:49 p.m., report of assault, 5th St., Pine City south. Sept. 13, 3:37 p.m., report of disturbance, 8th St., Pine City south.
Sept. 14, 10:31 a.m., report of person w/weapon, 2nd Ave., Pine City south. Sept. 14, 3:54 p.m., report of threats, 2nd St., Pine City north. Sept. 14, 5:33 p.m., report of animal disturbance, Henriette Rd./Cluster Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Sept. 15, 7:09 p.m., report of trespass, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. Sept. 15, 8:45 p.m., report of fight, Main St., Pine City south. Sept. 16, 11:07 a.m., report of animal bite, St. Croix Rd., Pine City Twp. east. Sept. 17, 3:09 p.m., report of disturbance, 8th Ave., Pine City north.
Fires and accidents Sept. 16, 10:31 a.m., report of miscellaneous fire, 2nd Ave./2nd St., Henriette.
Jail roster Sept. 11, Matthew Dylan Gorman, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedu... Sept. 11, Keith Allen Pophal, awaiting trial/court, probabale cause, fugitive from justice from other st...; hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedu... Sept. 11, Tyler John Shabaiash, warrant, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedu... Sept. 11, Jason Taylor Merschdorf, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable cause, domestic abuse no contact order... Released Sept. 13. Sept. 11, Ladonna Lucille Champlin, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, theft- take/use/transfer movable... issue dishonored check- offense- M... Released Sept. 12. Sept. 11, Monica Denise Upchurch, Pine County warrant, no days - sent com, trespassing- business. Released Sept. 12. Sept. 12, Travis John Conrad, under sentence, traffic- DUI- 2nd degree-
refusal to submit to... Sept. 12, Timothy Graham Ryan, under sentence, traffic- DUI- 2nd degree- alcohol conc over... Sept. 12, Jason Allan Sostak, under sentence, disorderly conduct- disturb an assem... Sept. 12, Shannon Ray Witter, under sentence, traffic- driver’s licensedriving after cancellation, inimical to public safety. Sept. 12, Stephan William Krongard, warrant, probable cause, remand-bail, drugs- 2nd degreeposs... Released Sept. 16. Sept. 12, Daniel Duwayne Will, under sentence, traffic- driver’s licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released Sept. 16. Sept. 12, Logan Donald Ray Dudden, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degree- poss/procure/control...; remand-bail, probable cause, driver’s licenses- use false name... Released Sept. 14. Sept. 12, Andrew L. Stein, warrant, Pine County warrant, theft- $500 or less- M... under sentence, theft- alter/possess/sell/buy- prop...; hold for other agency, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree- alcohol conc over... Released Sept. 14. Sept. 12, Dustin Lawrence Norring, hold for other agency, traffic- insurance- no proof, driving after revocation. Released Sept. 12. Sept. 13, Robert Scott Amundsen, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degree- poss/procure/ control su...; theft- $500 or less- M... $501-1000- GM; tamper with motor vehicle- ride in... Sept. 13, Angela Marie Corry, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic-DWI- 4th degree drive while impaired, DUI- .08 or more in... DUI of alcohol. Released Sept. 14. Sept. 13, Chantel Marie Taylor, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, traffic regulation- driver must... driving after revocation. Released Sept. 14. Sept. 13, Melissa Madelyne Zielinski,
awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- insurance- no proof, driving after revocation. Released Sept. 14. Sept. 13, Sarah Marie Colsrud, book and release, summons, assault- domestic assault- misd., 5th degreeinflict or attempt bod... Released Sept. 13. Sept. 13, Eric David Johnson, book and release, summons, traffic- DUI of alcohol. Released Sept. 13. Sept. 13, Poe Loe, book and release, summons, hunting- use artificial lights to... Released Sept. 13. Sept. 14, Jullian Alexander Audie, under sentence, assault- 2nd degreedangerous weapon... Sept. 14, Jacob Scott Johnson, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, probation violation-Fe... ; drugs- 5th degree- possess schedu... govt- failure to appear- Fe...; remand-bail, fleeing police officer in motor veh... assault- 4th degree- peace officer... govt- obstruct legal process- forceG... Sept. 14, Jennifer Dawn Asproth, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-bail, drugs- poss/sale hypo syringe/need... poss/procure/sell/ barter...; traffic- driving after suspension. Released Sept. 16. Sept. 15, Elizabeth Isobel Leac... Bultena, probation/parole violation, neglect or endangerment of a child... Sept. 15, Shayne Michael Bumann, probation/parole violation, probation violation- GM. Sept. 15, Karen Susan Davis, warrant, traffic- driving after revocation, regulation- driver must ca... MV reg- illegal use of license plate; trespassingbusiness; govt- false name to police officer; contempt of court- constructive... Sept. 15, Michael Roy Gosselin Jr., awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, govt- obstruct legal processinterfe...; probable cause, trafficdriver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Sept. 15, Darrel David Klar, under sen-
tence, criminal sexual conduct- 2nd degree- victim under 13...; solicit child or believe to be a ch... Sept. 15, Justina Valeska Lafromboise, Pine County warrant, vehicletheft- $500 or less- M. Sept. 15, Christopher Lee Shellito, under sentence, criminal sexual conduct- registration of predatory offen... Sept. 15, Tasheena Rae St. John, Pine County warrant, trespassing- business. Sept. 15, Aleksandr Vladimir Vilgelm, under sentence, traffic- DUI of alcohol. Released Sept. 17. Sept. 15, Cassandra Lynn St. Germaine, hold for other agency, theft- $500 or less- M... theft of services-$250 or... Released Sept. 16. Sept. 15, Mary Pauline Lehinger, Pine County warrant, traffic- allow operation uninsured ve... driving after revocation. Released Sept. 15. Sept. 16, Raphael Roger Henderson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assault- 5th degree- commits- attempts or thre... misd., domestic abuse no contact order- v... Sept. 16, Hannah Marie Eberhardt, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- open bottle law drinking... DUI- 2nd degree driving... Released Sept. 17. Sept. 16, Tyler Nathan Thomas, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree- alcohol conc over... driving after revocation. Released Sept. 17. Sept. 17, Donovan Christopher Jones, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, theft- take/use/transfer movable pro...; burglary- 2nd degree- res- no force- unknown... Sept. 17, Andrew Jacob Wylie, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, thefttake/use/transfer movable pro...; burglary- 2nd degree- res- no forceday.
There have been 1,785 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2017.
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SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING Regular Meeting – Tuesday, August 15, 2017 - 10:00 a.m. Board Room, Pine County Courthouse, Pine City, Minnesota Chair Ludwig called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Present were Commissioners Steve Hallan, Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee and John Mikrot, Jr. Also present were County Attorney Reese Frederickson and County Administrator David Minke. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Chair Ludwig called for public comment. There was no public comment. Chair Ludwig requested the following revisions to the Agenda: Commissioner Chaffee moved to adopt the amended Agenda. Second by Commissioner Hallan. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Mohr moved to approve the Minutes of the August 1, 2017 county board meeting and Summary for publication. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Hallan moved to approve the Minutes of the August 1, 2017 Special Meeting – Committee of the Whole (7:00 p.m. public meeting for Auditor-Treasurer appointment). Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Mikrot moved to approve the Minutes of the August 8, 2017 Special Meeting – Committee of the Whole (Social Service Organizations). Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0. Minutes of Boards, Reports and Correspondence Pine County Chemical Health Coalition Minutes – July 17, 2017 Pine County Board of Adjustment Minutes – July 5, 2017 Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to approve the Minutes of Boards, Reports and Correspondence. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Chaffee requested Consent Agenda item 6E be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Commissioner Chaffee moved to approve the amended Consent Agenda (with the removal of Consent Agenda Item 6E). Second by Commissioner Hallan. Motion carried 5-0. Fund July 31, 2016 July 31, 2017 Increase(Decrease) General Fund 5,157,997 5,152,496 (5,502) Health and Human Services Fund 779,110 713,421 (65,689) Road and Bridge Fund 4,637,767 3,382,348 (1,255,439) Land Management Fund 1,435,209 1,276,065 (159,144) TOTAL (inc nonmajor funds) 13,582,434 12,560,773 (1,021,661) Approve Application for Abatement for Arlen Krantz Ford, Inc., 318 No. Main St., Sandstone, payable 2017 – Tax Court Stipulation. Approve Application for Exempt Permit from Quad River Chapter of the MN Deer Hunters Association to conduct Minnesota lawful gambling on September 30, 2017 at Doc’s Sports Bar and Grill Pavilion, 34427 Majestic Pine Drive, Sturgeon Lake, MN. Approve liquor licenses for September 1, 2017 – August 31, 2018 subject to meeting all requirements, for the following: Wings North, 19379 Homestead Road, Pine City (On Sale and Sunday); Tanks Tavern-Cloverdale, 39109 State Hwy. 48, Hinckley (On Sale, Off Sale and Sunday); Nickerson Bar & Motel, 94430 Main Street, Nickerson (On Sale, Off Sale and Sunday); Marathon of Beroun, 18648 Beroun Crossing, Pine City (Off Sale Only, inc. Sunday); Pine City Country Club, 10413 Golf Course Road SW, Pine City (On Sale and Sunday); West Beroun Liquor, LLC, 18070 Beroun Crossing Road, Pine City (Off Sale Only, inc. Sunday); Vannelli’s Landing, Inc., 13646 Muffies Lane, Grasston (On Sale, Off Sale and Sunday); Doc’s Sports Bar & Grill, 34427 Majestic Pine Drive, Sturgeon Lake (On Sale, Off Sale and Sunday); Chengwatana Country Club, LLC 29410 Beroun Crossing, Pine City (On Sale, Off Sale and Sunday); Moose Lake Golf Club, 35311 Parkview Drive, Sturgeon Lake (On Sale and Sunday); The Tavern in Duquette, 88159 State Hwy. 23, Kerrick (On Sale, Off Sale and Sunday); Countryside Campground, 56283 Beaver Tail Road, Askov (On Sale, Off Sale and Sunday), Banning Junction Lounge, 60684 State Hwy. 23, Finlayson (On Sale, Off Sale and Sunday) and Floppie Crappie Lakeside Pub, 10762 Lakeview Shore Drive, Pine City (On Sale, off Sale and Sunday). Approve contract for law enforcement services, on an as needed basis to enforce city ordinances, with the City of Rock Creek. Term of the contract is upon signature of contract through December 31, 2020. Rates are as follows: 2018-$50.88 per hour; 2019-$53.42 per hour; and 2020-$56.09 per hour. Approve promotion of part-time Deputy Sheriff Zakary Vork to full-time Deputy Sheriff, effective August 21, 2017. Classification to remain as Grade 10, $23.83 per hour. Approve promotion of part-time Corrections Officers Connie Larson, Kenneth Larsen, and Nicholas Frisch to full-time Corrections Officer, effective August 16, 2017. Authorize Senior Agent Amber Chase to attend the Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths Conference. Total costs: $302. Authorize Corrections Agent Christopher Stolan to attend the LS/CMI training. Total cost: $114. Authorize Probation Director Terry Fawcett to attend the AMC Fall Policy Conference. Registration and lodging will be paid for by the Minnesota Association of County Probation Officers. Mileage: 212 miles ($113). Authorize any Commissioner who desires to attend the AMC Fall Policy Conference. Registration: $175 per attendee; Pre-Conference Workshop: Additional $45 per attendee; Lodging: $139 or $169+ tax depending upon the room type. Mileage. Item 6E from Consent Agenda for Discussion: Health & Human Services Director Becky Foss explained the Cornerhouse program and the importance of advanced forensic interview training relating to child abuse allegations and the interviewing of minor children. Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to authorize Child Protection Investigator Kristen Schroeder to attend the Cornerhouse Advanced Forensic Interview Training. Total cost: approximately $563. Second by Commissioner Hallan. Motion carried 5-0. Public Hearing – Buffer Ordinance Land Services Director Kelly Schroeder reviewed the purpose of the ordinance, the buffer requirements, compliance determinations, and the administrative and criminal penalties, stating Pine County must have an ordinance in place by November 1, 2017. Commissioners inquired as to how land is determined to be affected by the ordinance and what actions a landowner may take if not in agreement with the county’s position. Chair Ludwig opened the public hearing at 10:16 a.m. Chair Ludwig called for public comment. Ailene Croup inquired if the policy would be reviewed regularly, and if the policy could be revoked. Schroeder stated the policy may be revised or revoked, and if revoked, enforcement would revert to the State of Minnesota (BWSR). With no further comment, Chair Ludwig closed the meeting at 10:17 a.m. Motion by Commissioner Hallan to adopt the Pine County Buffer Ordinance. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Personnel Committee Pine County Personnel Committee met August 8, 2017 and made the following recommendations: HHS A. Authorize the backfill of the Support Enforcement Aide position in the
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-17-78 Estate of Jane Ross Jones, Decedent NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE
TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on October 30, 2017, at 9:00 am, a hearing will be held in this Court at 635 Northridge Drive, Pine City, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent dated, March 29, 2017, (“Will”), and for the appointment of Richard C. Hultman, whose address is 4717 Clint Road, Braham, MN, 55006 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED
Child Support unit left vacant by an internal promotion and fill any subsequent vacancies created by an internal promotion or lateral transfer. B. Authorize the change in status for Julie Cox from Lead Eligibility Worker (grade 7) to Eligibility Worker (grade 6) effective August 20, 2017. This is a voluntary reassignment and will result in a reduction of pay. C. Acknowledge the resignation of full-time social worker Alexis Benjamin, effective August 9, 2017, and authorize the backfill of the position, and any subsequent vacancies that may occur due to an internal promotion or lateral transfer. Administrator A. Adopt Section 31 (Workplace Wellness Activities) of the Pine County Policies and Procedures manual. B. Acknowledge the resignation of full-time Office Support Specialist Ashley Olson effective August 18, 2017 and authorize the hiring of the fulltime Human Resources Generalist position. Sheriff A. Acknowledge the resignation of deputy Sarah Vaagenes, effective August 20, 2017, and authorize backfill of the position. The positon will be posted internally for 10 days. If a part-time deputy is promoted to fill the vacancy, the sheriff’s office will be down to only one part-time deputy. The office is authorized up to four. Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to approve the recommendations of the Personnel Committee. Second by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to approve Resolution 2017-52 Authorizing Issuance, Awarding Sale, Prescribing the Form and Details for Payment of $3,905,000 General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Bonds, Series 2017A. Second by Commissioner Hallan. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to acknowledge the Investment Advisory Agreement with Ehlers Investment Partners. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Hallan to approve Resolution 2017-53 and County Veterans Service Office Operational Enhancement Grant and authorize Board Chair and County Administrator to sign. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to approve the 2018-2022 Highway Improvement Plan. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Hallan to award the bid for Contract #1705 to Hardrives, Inc. in the amount of $1,589,373.61. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Chair Ludwig called for a 5-minute recess at 11:50 a.m. The boardroom was set up for a Committee of the Whole-style discussion format. The meeting reconvened at 11:55 a.m. Sandstone Building Discussion County Engineer Mark Lebrun gave an update on the Sandstone building project and staff relocation. Architect Richard Fischer and Construction Manager Troy Haug were present to answer questions as to commissioners’ expectations on security, technology, building layout, access areas, conference rooms, building materials, shared space, and parking. The architect reviewed the room/building/functional requirements with the commissioners for discussion. The architect is in the programming phase, determining the needs of the employees, and will be moving into the schematics phase, providing two or three options for by the commissioners, and will provide information to the board at a future board meeting in September. With no further business, Chair Ludwig adjourned the meeting at 1:00 p.m. The next regular meeting of the county board is scheduled for Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pine County History Museum, 6333 H C Andersen Alle, Askov, Minnesota. Matthew W. Ludwig, Chair Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator Clerk to County Board of Commissioners The full text of the board’s Minutes are available at the County Administrator’s Office and the county’s website (www.co.pine.mn.us). Copies may also be requested from the administrator’s office. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on September 21, 2017 MINUTES OF PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING SPECIAL MEETING and COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE/BUDGET COMMITTEE August 16, 2017, 9:00 a.m. – Pine County Courthouse, Pine City, Minnesota Chair Matt Ludwig called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Present were Commissioners Steve Hallan, Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee and John Mikrot, Jr. Also present were District Court Administrator LuAnn Blegen, County Engineer Mark LeBrun, Veteran Services Officer Ben Wiener, IT Director Ryan Findell, Auditor-Treasurer Cathy Clemmer, Sheriff Jeff Nelson, and Jail Administrator Rod Williamson. The pledge of allegiance was said. Chair Ludwig stated that Commissioner Hallan needed to leave the meeting at 10:30 a.m. Motion by Commissioner Hallan to approve the agenda. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. The county board reviewed the following budgets: State Court System Highway Fund and Building Maintenance Veterans Information Technology Auditor/Land Sheriff/Jail/Court Security/STS/Dispatch Other: The financial status of the community coach position and walking/bike trail on County Road 8 around the south end of Cross Lake were discussed. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1:25 p.m. Matthew W. Ludwig, Chair Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator Clerk to County Board Published in the Pine City Pioneer on September 21, 2017
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Woods welcomed the group to the center and presented information on the Audubon Center of the North Woods. Dan Steward, Board of Water and Soil Resources Forester presented information on the importance of forests to water quality, including the need to actively manage a forest to keep it healthy. Minnesota forest lands often include lakes which adds development pressure. Kelly Schroeder, Director of Land Services updated the count board on the following: • Willow River Transfer Station. The transfer station is in its first year of operation and going well. • Household Hazardous Waste. The HHW site at the public works garage is functioning well. There was some discussion about having the site open on Wednesday to coincide with the flea market and if there would be a site in the northern part of the county or a mobile station. Kelly is also working to expand the advertising of the site. • Comprehensive Plan: the commissioners reviewed the recommendations from the Comprehensive Plan. Chair Ludwig called a recess at 3:15 p.m. The meeting reconvened 3:25 p.m. University of Minnesota Extension staff present included: Susanne Hinrichs, Regional Director; Renee Kostick, Extension Educator; Heidi Vanderloop, 4-H program Coordinator; Jimmie Johnson, SNAP-Ed Educator; Terry Salmela, Master Gardener; Nathan Winter, Extension Program Leader , Center for Agricultural, Food and Natural Resources, Bruce Schwartau, Program Leader Community Economics; and Brenda Nelson, 4-H Science of Agriculture Coach. Presentations were made on: • The Science of Agriculture Challenge • SNAP-ED • County Agricultural Educator/Review of beef industry report • Center for Community vitality and economic development. Copies of the 2018 University of Minnesota Extension budget request were distributed and reviewed. The request includes 6 months of funding for an additional “educator” for Pine County. The commissioners reviewed the information from the presentations and identified the following items for follow up: • Incorporate the Comprehensive Plan recommendations into the annual strategic planning process. The county board needs to provide leadership and direction on the zoning recommendation. • Forestry is tied to water quality and important to Pine County. Develop ways to work with partners including the Pine Soil and Water Conservation District to improve water quality through management of public and private land. • Determine what we want to do with county land. Is it being managed appropriately? What are our goals for management? How do we increase public access and use? What uses do we want to encourage? • What are our goals for water quality? What is the role/utility of the Water Plan? How do we transition to the One Watershed One Plan concept? With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m. Matthew W. Ludwig, Chair Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator Clerk to County Board Published in the Pine City Pioneer on September 21, 2017 MINUTES OF PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING SPECIAL MEETING and COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE/BUDGET COMMITTEE August 24, 2017 – 9:00 a.m. Pine County Courthouse, Pine City, Minnesota Chair Matt Ludwig called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Present were Commissioners Steve Hallan, Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee and John Mikrot, Jr. Also present was County Administrator David Minke. The pledge of allegiance was said. Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to amend the agenda by adjusting the order of presentations and to approve the amended agenda. Second by Commissioner Hallan. Motion passed 5-0. Pete Leibel, Fair Board President, provided an update on the success of the annual county fair. The county annually appropriates $10,000 to the County Agricultural Society (fair board). Jill Carlier, Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) District manager presented the SWCD budget request. The total request is $114,721 for 2018. In 2017 the county provided a supplemental appropriation for the SWCD of $5,000 for capacity building funds and $3,000 towards the Cross Lake project. The capacity building funds are matched by the State of Minnesota. Terry Fawcett, Director of Probation presented the Probation budget request. Kelly Schroeder, Director of Land Services, presented the Land Services budget request. Becky Foss, Health and Human Services (HHS) Director and Michelle Kelash, Health and Human Services Fiscal Officer, presented the HHS budget request. Reese Frederickson, County Attorney, presented the County Attorney Office budget request. Carrie Tripp, Vice President for External Relations for the Initiative Foundation updated the board on programs offered and impacts on Pine County. The Initiative Foundation budget request is $7,450, the same amount as the 2017 appropriation. David Minke, County Administrator, presented the Administration department budgets. The preliminary budget maintains funding for the economic development function. The incumbent has indicated he will retire this fall. Commissioners indicated a commitment to funding, but were also interested in considering additional collaboration opportunities with other jurisdictions. It was the consensus of the board to consider these requests and discuss further at the September 5, 2017 regular board meeting. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m. Matthew W. Ludwig, Chair, Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator, Clerk to County Board Published in the Pine City Pioneer on September 21, 2017
MINUTES OF PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING SPECIAL MEETING and COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE August 22, 2017 – 1:00 p.m. Audubon Center of the North Woods, Sandstone, Minnesota Chair Matt Ludwig called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Present were Commissioners Steve Hallan, Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee and John Mikrot, Jr. Also present was County Administrator David Minke. Others present: Kelly Schroeder, Land Services Director; Mitch Lundeen, Regional Clean Water Forester; Dan Steward, Board of Water and Soil Resources; and Bryan Wood, Executive Director of the Audubon Center of the North Woods. The pledge of allegiance was said. Those present introduced themselves. Motion by Commissioner Hallan to approve agenda. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion passed 5-0. Bryan Wood, Executive Director of the Audubon Center of the North
MINUTES OF THE PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING Special Meeting – Tuesday, August 29, 2017, 9:00 a.m. Grand Casino – Hinckley 777 Lady Luck Drive, Hinckley, Minnesota The Pine County Board of Commissioners met at 9:00 a.m. to tour the Grand Casino – Hinckley. Present: Commissioners Steve Hallan, Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee, John Mikrot, Jr., and Matt Ludwig; Land Services Director Kelly Schroeder; and Katie Draper, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Government Affairs Local Coordinator/Special Projects. The tour concluded at 11:20 a.m. Matthew W. Ludwig, Chair Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator Clerk to County Board of Commissioners Published in the Pine City Pioneer on September 21, 2017
administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes sec-
Pine Court Administration Sep 7 2017 9:22 AM /s/ Lu Ann Blegen Court Administrator (signed by Deputy) Bjorklund, Nicole Pine Court Administration Sep 7 2017 9:22 AM Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court Bjorklund, Nicole Pine Court Administration Sep 7 2017 9:22 AM Attorney for Petitioner
tion 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. BY THE COURT Dated: September 7, 2017 (COURT SEAL) /s/ Krista K. Martin Judge of District Court (signed by Deputy) Bjorklund, Nicole
Kevin A. Hofstad Ledin, Hofstad, Troth & Fleming, Ltd. 539 Main Street S. Pine City, MN, 55063 Attorney License No: 012445X Telephone: (320) 629-7537 FAX: (320) 629-2479 Email: kevinh@ledinandhofstad.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on Sept. 21 and 28, 2017
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PUBLIC NOTICES FROM PAGE 17 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-17-79 Estate of Kurt Jeffrey Erickson, 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 Evelyn Erickson, whose address is 880 W. 4th Street, P.O. Box 518, Rush City, MN, 55069 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 from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper
notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Registrar Pine Court Administrator 2017.09.07 16:24:49-05'00' Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Court Administrator Pine Court Administrator 2017.09.07 16:25:08-05'00' Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court Bjorklund, Nicole (Pine Court Administration) Sep 8 2017 8:47 AM Attorney for Personal Representative Chelsie Troth Ledin, Hofstad, Troth & Fleming, Ltd. 539 Main Street S. Pine City, MN, 55063 Attorney License No: 0395709 Telephone: (320) 629-7537 FAX: (320) 629-2479 Email: chelsiet@ledinandhofstad. com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on Sept. 21 and 28, 2017 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT Court File No. 58-PR-17-20 Estate of: Julie Ann Fust a/k/a Julie Ann Hunter a/k/a Julie Ann Nyberg, 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 Michael Thomas Fust, whose address is 21577 Spur Lane, Pine City, MN 55063 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 524.3—801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months alter the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #578 PINE CITY, MINNESOTA 55063 Monday, August 14, 2017 @ 6:30 P.M. Pine City District Office Board Room “Creating Our Future One Student at a Time” 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, August 14, 2017 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, Candice Ames, Wally Connaker, Dan Peterson, Tim Geisler, Wendy Leibel. Also present was Superintendent Annette Freiheit. Absent: Steve Odegard. In at 6:59 PM Motion by Connaker second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the agenda including the inclusion of the Opt Out form to Parent/Student Handbooks. Positive Happenings: Affinety Demo - Jill Nolan SCRED Presentation - Jamie Nord & Joel Anderson Bob Haedt - Wolf Memorial to Tom Meier gift presentation & future teacher presentation Motion by Ames second by Geisler and carried unanimously to approve the consent agenda. (a) Approve the July 10, 2017 meeting minutes. (b) Approve the July bills to date as listed. (c) Approve the following electronic fund transfers: Date Amount Transfer from Transfer to Description 7/10/2017 $25,000.00 MN TRUST MSDLAF + PCARD PAYMENT 7/26/2017 $1,000,000.00 MN TRUST STEARNS BANK PAYROLL / CASH FLOW 7/27/2017 $140,982.50 MN TRUST BOND TRUST SERVICES DEBT SERVICE PAYMENTS 7/27/2017 $ 15,578.75 MN TRUST US BANK DEBT SERVICE PAYMENTS Resignations (d) Vicki Pieper, SPED Paraprofessional, effective 8/3/17. (e) Holly James, Food Service, effective 7/11/17. (f) Barb Gross, SPED Paraprofessional, effective 7/28/17. Employment (g) Michael Walz, Community Expert Business Teacher, (Step 2, Lane 1), at an annual salary of $37,674, effective 8/23/17. (h) Karen Kurtz, Food Service, (Step 1, Lane 3), 3 hours per day at $13.25 per hour, effective 9/5/17. (i) Amanda Wimmer, High School SPED Community Expert, (Step 3, Lane 1), at an annual salary of $39,049, effective 8/28/17. (j) Dakota Shearer, ASL Community Expert, (Step 3, Lane 1), at an annual salary of $39,049, effective 8/28/17.
Registrar Pine Court Administrator 2017.09.06 14:14:50-05’00’ Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Court Administrator Pine Court Administrator 2017.09.06 14:15:07-05’00’ Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court Spencer, Sarah (Pine Court Administration) Sep 6 2017 3:26 PM Attorney for: Michael Thomas Fust Name: Lynn Klicker Uthe Firm: Lynn Klicker Uthe, Ltd. Street: 10501 Wayzata Boulevard, Ste 100-1 City, State, ZIP: Minnetonka, MN 55305 Attorney License No: 225204 Telephone: 952-544-4925 FAX: 952-544-1203 Email: lawyers@uthelaw.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on Sept. 14 and 21, 2017 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Pokegama Township is asking for quotes to lower an existing 24” x 34’ centerline culvert, add aprons along with seeding and mulching in the Road Right of Way, for erosion control, on Mid River Road in Pokegama Township. To include elevations shot for recording purposes. For more information on the exact location or any other questions you may contact the Road Supervisor Jason Zastera at 320-420-8150. All quotes should be in to the Town Hall no later than noon on October 12th, 2017. The Pokegama Town Hall is located at 18336 Town Hall Road, Pine City, Minnesota. Susan Alderink
Administrative Clerk, Pokegama Township Published in the Pine City Pioneer on September 21 and 28, 2017 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on October 12, 2017 at 11:00 am at Woischke’s Enterprises, 10573 Crystal Drive, Pine City, Minnesota 55063, the following personal property will be sold by public auction by the Sheriff of Pine County: Manufactured Home: 1970 Marshfield, 2 bedroom, Serial No. 11155 This sale will be held to satisfy a claim upon the above-described property held by Woischke’s Enterprises and owned by David Eugene Sjodin, and located at 18636 Amber Lane, Pine City, MN 55063. Woischke’s Enterprises obtained possession of the property in Pine County, Minnesota on or about March 4, 2015, pursuant to an abandonment of the property. The amount of the claim against the above-referenced property is $11,315.00 computed to the sale date, exclusive of the expenses of said sale and the advertising thereof, together with the actual expenses of making said sale. CABAK LAW, LLC Dated: September 7, 2017 John M. Cabak Attny Lic. No. 0388929 243 Main Street South Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-2529 john@cabaklaw.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on Sept. 14, 21 and 28, 2017 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that
on October 12, 2017 at 11:00 am at Woischke’s Enterprises, 10573 Crystal Drive, Pine City, Minnesota 55063, the following personal property will be sold by public auction by the Sheriff of Pine County: Manufactured Home: 1975 META 14’ x 61’, Serial No. 4656010750 This sale will be held to satisfy a claim upon the above-described property held by Woischke’s Enterprises and owned by George Anthony Johnson a/k/a Tony Johnson, and located at 18650 Big Aspen Trail, Pine City, MN 55063. Woischke’s Enterprises obtained possession of the property in Pine County, Minnesota on or about February 24, 2017, pursuant to a Writ of Recovery of Premises. The amount of the claim against the above-referenced property is $6,759.75 computed to the sale date, exclusive of the expenses of said sale and the advertising thereof, together with the actual expenses of making said sale. CABAK LAW, LLC Dated: September 7, 2017 John M. Cabak Attny Lic. No. 0388929 243 Main Street South Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-2529 john@cabaklaw.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on Sept. 14, 21 and 28, 2017 NOTICE The City of Henriette will be raising Cemetery plots in City owned Cemetery as of January 1, 2018. Price will raise to $350 ($100 per lot and $250 perpetual care). Published in the Pine City Pioneer on September 21, 2017
(k) Annette Blatz, JH Volleyball Coach, (Step 3), at an annual salary of $1,809, effective 9/5/17. (l) Seth Sauter, Community Expert SPED Teacher, (Step 3, Lane 1), at an annual salary of $39,049, effective 8/28/17. Hiring contingent on MDE approval of Community Expert Permission. (m) Miranda Brackenbury, SPED Teacher on variance (Step 5, Lane 5), at an annual salary of $$49,357, effective 8/28/17. Contingent on MDE approval of variance extension. Donation (n) As per school district policy, administration recommends that the school board accept a donation of $781.00 from the Pine City Tennis Association to be divided equally between boys and girls tennis. The board thanks the Pine City Tennis Foundation for this donation. Motion by Odegard second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion by Leibel second by Geisler and carried unanimously to approve the Student Activity Internal Controls Handbook. Motion by Ames second by Geisler and carried unanimously with Connaker abstaining, to allow employment of board member, Wally Connaker, during the 2017-18 School Year not to $8,000. Motion by Odegard second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve a $.10 increase in all student & adult meal prices. Motion by Ames second by Ascheman and carried unanimously to approve the Employee Handbook. Motion by Ames second by Leibel and carried unanimously to approve Elementary Student Handbook Changes. Motion by Geisler second by Odegard and carried unanimously to approve the Crisis Management Call List. Motion by Ascheman second by Geisler and carried unanimously to extend the probationary period for Miranda Brackenbury, Vision Special Education Teacher on variance. Motion by Leibel second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the adoption of Policy 534, Food & Nutrition Services & unpaid meal charges. Motion by Odegard second by Ascheman and carried unanimously to approve the changes to Policy 620, Credit for Learning. Motion by Ascheman second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the changes to Policy 624, Online Learning Options. Motion by Ascheman second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the changes to Policy 713, Student Activity Accounting. Motion by Ascheman motion second by Ames and carried unanimously to include the Opt-Out form in parent and student handbooks. ANNUAL POLICY REVIEW 2nd reading of policies 603, Curriculum Development; 604, Instructional Curriculum; 614, School District Testing Plan & Procedure. Meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m. Wally Connaker Clerk Published in the Pine City Pioneer on September 21, 2017
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#1 Source Zemlicka-Hayes Emma Lou Zemlicka-Hayes was born on Sept. 2, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed six pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her parents are Ronald and Anne Zemlicka-Hayes of Mora. Emma is welcomed by grandparents Pam and Terry Miedenna of Huron, South Dakota, Sally and Wayne Corrier of New Brighton, Rick and Marcia Hayes of Golden Valley.
Riedl Sanftner Maxwell Russell Sanftner was born on Aug. 31, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. He weighed six pounds, 12 ounces and was 20-1/4 inches long. His parents are Ben and Heather Sanftner of Mora. Maxwell is welcomed by siblings Iriss, 9, and Walker, 6. His grandparents are Butch and Leslie Karg of Isle, and Becky Sanftner of Ogilvie.
Aspen Jo Riedl was born on Sept. 1, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed eight pounds, three ounces and was 20-1/4 inches long. Her parents are Michael and Jessica Riedl of Mora. Aspen is welcomed by sibling Collins, 4. Her grandparents are Chris and Jean McGuire, Lorin and Bette Riedl, all of Mora.
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