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Raisch convicted of murder BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

A Pine County jury has found Robert Sam Raisch Jr., 49, guilty of two counts of second degree murder and one count of felony assault on Oct. 23 for the death of James Shepardson. On March 8, Shepardson’s remains

were discovered after a fire was extinguished in his rural Finlayson trailer home. The body was sent to the Anoka County Examiner for an autopsy. On March 9, the doctor determined that the body was that of Shepardson, and that he had depressed skull fractures consistent with being struck with a blunt object. These injuries were considered

to be fatal, but the lungs showed that the victim was still breathing when the trailer caught fire. Also on March 9, investigators discovered that Shepardson recently had a man staying with him who had been released from prison not long before: Robert Sam Raisch, Jr. A check with the Mille Lacs Tribal Po-

lice showed that just one hour after the fire Raisch was stopped in a truck near Grand Casino Hinckley, only 16 miles away from the trailer. And in the truck with him were two other individuals, a man and a woman. In an interview with law enforcement, SEE RAISCH, PAGE 15

Loun indicted on murder charge BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

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Unique visions offered at IMAGE Art Show Inside the front window of the East Central Regional Arts Council’s gallery space, Gary Carlson’s “Existential Dilemma” intrigues a pair of art-lovers. See Pine City highlights and more from the art show on Page 2.

Jonathan Michael Loun, 31, has been indicted on first degree murder charges for allegedly beating two-year-old Dante Sears in Sandstone on Aug. 24 causing injuries which led to the child’s death five days later. The Pine County Attorney’s Office reports that on Oct. 20 a grand jury in Pine County indicted Loun on one charge of first degree murder, three counts of second degree murder, one count of felony first degree assault, one count of felony malicious punishment and one count of felony third degree assault – victim under four. According to the

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criminal complaint, Loun was left to babysit Dante and his older brother while the boys’ mother – Loun’s girlfriend – went to work on the evening of Aug. 24. At 11:56 p.m. Loun sent the first of a series of texts to the mother saying that Dante had fallen and was injured, but then later said Dante was SEE LOUN, PAGE 15

County officials wrestle with budget choices BY HENRY FISCHER • PART 4 IN A SERIES NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Pine County officials continue to crunch numbers in an effort to provide services taxpayers want at a price they can afford. Last month, commissioners approved

a 4.89 percent preliminary property tax levy for 2016 that will yield $743,258 in additional revenue for the county, but it still left a number of unmet needs and wants on the table. Overall revenue is up 2.9 percent and expenditures are up 4.6 percent.

County Administrative David Minke said “it all boils down to the number of people and what level of service the county provides.” “If we’re going to make a difference in this county, we have to buck it up a bit,” Board Chair Steve Hallan told his fellow

commissioners at a recent budget meeting. Hallan suggested making investments now to “move the needle in some of our programs to achieve savings over time.” SEE BUDGET, PAGE 15

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Pine City artists make great impression at IMAGE Art Show BY SCOTT MCKINNEY NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

The 29th annual IMAGE Art Show kicked off its two-week exhibit with an enthusiastic, well-attended opening celebration on Saturday, Oct. 24 in Braham. “It’s a truly joyous event,” said Mary Minnick-Daniels, executive director of the East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC), the host of the event. “We had more than 300 guests. Fifty people came in within ten minutes, right after we opened the doors. They were lined up around the block.” IMAGE is open to artists residing in Chisago, Kanabec, Isanti, Mille Lacs, and Pine Counties. The show received a record number of submissions this year: 169 artists submitted their artworks, and more then 150 works were on display at the opening celebration. “After my 20 years in this region, I’m still astounded at the amount of talent we have here,” said ECRAC’s grants program specialist Matt Mathiasen. “People we walk by every day on the sidewalk, and we have no idea of their creativity. It’s just amazing.” Twenty-eight awards were distributed Saturday: two Judges’ Choice (best of show) awards, ten Excellence (first place) awards, ten Merit (second place) awards, and six Purchase awards which become part of ECRAC’s permanent collection. A People’s Choice award, based upon votes cast by attendees, will be awarded in early November. “I always enjoy the reaction on an artist’s face when he or she has won an award,” said ECRAC’s board chair Kelli Maag. “Sometimes it’s a big smile, sometimes it’s tears, but it’s always wonderful to see. And this is the one time each year that we all get together, and I see those faces.” The two Judges’ Choice Awards went to David Spohn of Lindstrom for “Ascent,” a solar plate etching, and Dee Ann Sibley of Cambridge for “Adeline’s House,” a photograph. Sibley’s submission was also a third-place winner at the

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2015 Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts competition, and is part of her “Abandoned Farms Of Isanti County” project. This year’s judges were Mary C. Bruno, an letterpress printer and artist from St. Joseph, and Lyz Wendland, an art professor at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls who resides in Stillwater. “We’re both so impressed by the quality and number of submissions,” Wendland said. Bruno added, “This is by far the best put-together and best organized event I’ve judged. And it’s so well-attended. I’m honored that I’ve been asked back twice now, and I hope to be part of this again.” “For a competition with few requirements for entry, this is a very strong show,” said ECRAC’s gallery coordinator and curator Donny Gettinger. “And it’s fun to see how such diverse pieces of art interact when exhibited in a setting like this.” IMAGE is an event where the creative community is celebrated and fostered, said Minnick-Daniels. “Any resident of the five-county region can exhibit his or her artwork: his or her first work, or one he or she created professionally. This allows for an incredible, visually vibrant art exhibit. We celebrate artists and art, and build our community by bringing people together from across the area.” Mathiasen said his evening was capped when Lindstrom artist Jessie DeCorsey took a photo of her award-winning painting “The Annunciation” - with its two models standing right in front of it. “That was astounding,” he said. “It’ll be years before another event tops that.” IMAGE is made possible by a grant from the McKnight Foundation, and a legislative appropriation from the state Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Fund. The exhibit will be open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays through Nov. 6, and from 11 am to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. There is no charge to attend. ECRAC is located at 112 Main Avenue South in Braham.

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Pine City artists soar (top) A visitor takes in Kristen Webster’s prize-winning “The Lime that Got Away.” (left) Stanton Zabel’s ”Mystical Creature” appears ready to take flight. (below) Entirely made of re-used bottlecaps, Michelle Malley’s “Tree” charmed many observers.

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OCT. 29 ‘The Law of Self Defense’ Attorney John Cabak, Pine County Attorney Reese Frederickson, Pine County Investigator Barry Sjodahl and NRA Instructor Corey Stafne will present “The Law of Self Defense” at the Pine City Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 29 from 7 - 9 p.m. Learn about self defense in the home, defense of others, safe handling of firearms and what to expect after an incident. RSVP for this free event by calling 320-629-2529.

Medicare one-on-one Wondering how your health (Part C) and drug (Part D) plan stacks up against all the other 2016 Medicare plans? Individual appointments with Lisa Krahn of the Seven County Senior Federation are available at the Pine City Library on Thursday, Oct. 29. Space is limited; call 866-6794700 or email lisak@7countyseniors.com to register.

Wellness and Health Fair The Rush City Wellness and Health Fair for Seniors will take place Thursday, Oct. 29 from 2 - 5 p.m. at the Rush City Community Center, 720 W. 14th Street. There will be free blood pressure/sugar checks, free groceries, door prizes and refreshments. Call 320-358-4428 for a ride or more information.

Holy Rocka Rollaz Enjoy a live performance by the Holy Rocka Rollaz at the Braham Event Center on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. Call 763689-7390 or visit www.ecrlib.org for more information.

Rep. Nolan mobile offices Members of U.S. Congressman Rick Nolan’s (MN-8) staff will be available to meet with constituents during “Congress Comes to You” meetings on Thursday, Oct. 29 in Hinckley. The first is at 11:30 a.m. at the Hinckley Senior Dining Center, then Hinckley City Hall at 1 p.m. For additional dates/locations visit http://nolan.house. gov/congress-comes-to-youschedule.

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event from 5-8 p.m. including a jack-o-lantern lit hike, crafts, treats and a chance to learn about the superheroes and invasive species found at Crex. For information, call 715-463-2739, or visit www.crexmeadows.org.

OCT. 31 Free Family Fun Day Living Hope Christian Center, Pine City, is hosting a free Community Family Fun Day on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 1-4 p.m. There will be a bouncy house, hayrides, food, candy, prizes and more. Non-scary costumes are welcome. Call 320-629-6136 or visit www.linghopepinecity. org for more information.

Halloween Art Show The public is invited to the opening of a Halloween Art Show at Suite 4 Art, 125 E. Forest Ave. in Mora on Saturday, Oct. 31, 5 - 8 p.m. The show will also be open Tuesday through Saturday, Nov. 3 - 7, noon to 6 p.m. daily. To learn more, follow on Facebook at Suite 4 Art or email Dee Kotaska at drex@ usfamily.net.

VFW Halloween turkey bingo There will be Halloween turkey bingo at the Pine City VFW Hall on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 2 p.m., open to players of all ages. Proceeds benefit the VFW education scholarship and Pine City Cub Scouts.

NOV. 1 Auxiliary Fall Bingo Play Auxiliary Fall Bingo on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2 p.m., at the American Legion in Pine City. All ages welcome, there will be prizes and a raffle. Proceeds will be used for youth programs and scholarships and veterans projects. For more information email Sylvia Severson at sylsever@gmail.com.

Old School poetry reading Free and open to the public, the Old School Arts Center, Sandstone, will host a poetry/ prose reading on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 3 p.m. Read your own work, a favorite writer’s work, or just come to listen and enjoy refreshments. Email franlevings@ gmail.com with any questions.

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NOV. 12

Signing night at PTCC

Homeschool Day at the Fur Post

Current and former students of American Sign Language (ASL), along with deaf members of the community, are invited to participate in a signing night at Pine Technical & Community College in the student lounge on Thursday, Nov. 5 from 6:308 p.m. Participants are free to join or leave as their schedules allow. For more information go to www.pine.edu or email Kathy Krier at krierk@pine.edu.

In the Portage into the Past program on Thursday, Nov. 12, homeschool students can step back in time and learn about the interaction between British traders and the Ojibwe in east central Minnesota, giving them a glimpse into a time period spanning almost 200 years before statehood. Through an interactive game, they will gain knowledge of hunting and gathering as a successful way of life and discover the importance of the fur trade by fashioning a voyageur pouch. The program begins at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., and reservations are required; call 320-629-6356 or visit http:// www.mnhs.org/event/369.

NOV. 7 Stories and crafts at Mille Lacs Kids ages 8 and up are invited to the Mille Lacs Indian Museum on Saturday, Nov. 7 for stories and snacks from noon to 1 p.m., followed by learning how to weave a “God’s Eye,” a vibrant emblem used on ceremonial shields of American Indian tribes of the southwest. For cost or more information, call 320532-3632.

NOV. 8 On Sunday, Nov. 8 the public is invited to join the Pine Area Lions for Turkey Bingo at the Rock Creek Community Center at 2 p.m. Proceeds help to support the community.

PFLAG Meeting The next meeting of the East Central Minnesota Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays will be held Sunday, Nov. 8, at 4:30 p.m. at Common Ground, the Cambridge United Methodist Church, at 404 North Cypress St., Cambridge. Anyone in need of support or answers on LGBT issues is encouraged to attend. Call 320-3963128; 320-272-0069; or 763-5520084 with any questions.

NOV. 11 Flag retirement ceremony

NOV. 3 ‘Main Street Kids’ program

Howl-O-Ween at Crex

be dropped off at Braham City Hall. Call Tish Carlson at 763244-4556 or email tishywishy@ msn.com with any questions.

NOV. 11 & 12 Driver improvement 8-hr. course A 55+ driver improvement course (eight-hour first time) will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 11 and 12 from 5-9 p.m. both days, at the Pine City Elementary School Media Center. Preregistration is required. For information or to register call 888-234-1294, or visit www.mnsafetycenter.org.

MEETINGS THURSDAY 10/29 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City Pine County LGBT: 7 p.m. Hinckley City Hall Comm. Room Al-Anon: 7:30 p.m., Pine City, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church SUNDAY 11/1 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. MONDAY 11/2 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. Pine City Blue Star Moms: Pine City VFW Post, 7:30 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church TUESDAY 11/3 Pine County Board: 10 a.m., Public Health Bldg., Sandstone WEDNESDAY 11/4 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Focus on Ability: 1:30 p.m., Chisago Co. Snr. Ctr., North Branch AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center

SENIOR DINING Nov. 2 - 6

Magniﬁcent Red Hatters On Thursday, Nov. 12, the Magnificent Red Hatters will enjoy chicken dinner at Freddie’s, 810 Hwy. 65 S, in Mora. RSVP by Nov. 6 to Jeannie Spindler: 320-629-3350, jeeanniecloths@ yahoo.com; or Mary Flesher: 320-629-6473, maryflesher@yahoo.com.

Monday: Chicken in cream sauce, parslied potatoes, stewed tomatoes, dinner roll, applesauce

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Wednesday: Chicken a la king, baking powder biscuit, peas and carrots, orange wedges, cook’s choice of pie

Tuesday: Deviled pork chop, oven roasted potatoes, creamed corn, wheat bread, frosted cake

Pine Area Lions Turkey Bingo

The Beatles by Big Sweet Life Enjoy the music of the Beatles as performed live by Big Sweet Life through Pine Center for the Arts at the Pine City Pizza Pub on Friday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. In addition to the musical performances of over 20 Lennon/McCartney originals, the Beatles story will be told through photos, sound clips, video and news footage. For tickets or more information email info@pinecenter.org or call 320-629-4924.

Town Hall, 51533 Forest Boulevard, one-half mile north of the Grant House in Rush City. Beverly, Jim, and Noel Robinson will tell of their lives and experiences as children of downtown business owners. These three cousins helped their parents and had responsibilities at Robinson’s Hardware in downtown Rush City, owned by brothers Adrian and Kenneth Robinson. Beverly is Adrian’s daughter and Jim and Noel are Kenneth’s sons. The program is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served. For more information, call 320-358-4561.

‘Trunk or Treat’ Parents are invited to bring kids to “Trunk or Treat” on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 4 - 6 p.m., at the Pine City Evangelical Free Church parking lot. Walk trunk to trunk to get candy and treats. Call 320-629-2584 for more information.

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The North Chisago Historical Society continues its “Main Street Kids” program, 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Rushseba

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Craft Fair Saturday, November 7 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 204 Fire Monument Road, Hinckley

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Donations still being accepted. Call (320) 384-7996

The Braham Area Girl Scouts will be hosting a flag retirement ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at Freedom Park in Braham at 7 p.m. All are invited to attend and bring any flags that need to be retired. Flags may also

The Ruby’s Pantry food distribution, normally the fourth Thursday of each month, will have a special distribution date of Thursday, Nov. 12 at the Armory in Pine City from 5 - 6:30 p.m. For more information call 651-674-0009 or visit www.rubyspantry.org.

Thursday: Roast beef with horseradish, whipped potatoes with gravy, scandinavian blend vegetable, dinner roll, fresh fruit Friday: Hamburger on a bun, baked beans, coleslaw, peaches, Mississippi mud bar

NOV. 12 - 15 PCHS presents ‘Footloose - The Musical’ The Pine City High School musical production of “Footloose” will play for one weekend only, Nov. 12 - 15 at the Pine City High School Auditorium. In addition to Friday and Saturday 7 p.m. evening performances, 2 p.m. matinee performances Saturday and Sunday, there will also be a FREE senior citizen breakfast (8:30 a.m.) and performance (9:30 a.m.) on Thursday, Nov. 12. Reservations are required for the free senior performance; call 320-629-4010. For all other performances, tickets may be purchased at the door.

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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Increase access to affordable prescriptions

Modern medicine is performing miracles every day. From a new type of chemotherapy that helps a patient fight cancer to pain medications that provide relief to those suffering from arthritis, we are living in the midst of a “golden age” for pharmaceutical research and medical innovation. But we recently received a powerful reminder that not everyone has the same opportunity to benefit from today’s medical marvels. Last month, Turing Pharmaceuticals increased the price of Daraprim—a lifesavuchar U.S. ing drug used to treat an infecSenator tion called toxoplasmosis—by more than 5,000 percent, from Amy $13.50 per pill to $750. This case is particularly shocking, Klobuchar and after a public outcry, Turing ultimately agreed to lower the drug’s price. But this isn’t a new phenomenon; it’s just the latest chapter in the history of a broken system. In 2011, Ovation Pharmaceuticals raised the price of Indocin IV—a critical medicine that helps save the lives of premature babies—by nearly 1,300 percent. The sky-high cost of prescription drugs is hurting families in Minnesota and across the country. Kyle, a 25-year-old from Roseville with Type I Diabetes, is paying about $4,000 out of pocket each year for the insulin and pump he needs. That’s a hefty $300 per month bill for someone just starting out in his career. Joyce, a retiree, lost her husband to complications from diabetes, but not before the family paid tens of thousands of dollars a year in prescription drug costs. Kyle and Joyce are not alone. A recent study showed that one out of four Americans whose prescription drug costs went up said they were unable to pay their medical bills and one out of five were forced to skip doses of their medication. Seven percent of people even missed a mortgage payment due to the increase in their prescription drug costs. That’s just not right, and our country should do better. In the United States, we spend about 40 percent more per person each year on pharmaceuticals than any other country. Though many factors contribute to the prescription drug cost crisis we’re facing, there are three big things that we can do to address the problem. First, we need to ensure that consumers are not prevented from purchasing cheaper generic versions of the drugs they need because of harmful ‘pay-for-delay’ deals that keep less expensive generic drugs from entering the market. These deals happen when a brand-name drug company pays a generic drug competitor not to sell its products. These “deals” stifle competition and keep affordable generics out of SEE KLOBUCHAR, PAGE 5

Children are waiting for your family to adopt them BY LUCINDA JESSON MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

A young man on the verge of adulthood who is enthusiastic about sports and music but struggles with authority. A teenage single mom who lovingly cares for her newborn child. A kind, patient young boy with disabilities who doesn’t know who to trust. A confused teenager who was in and out of treatment, and wants to maintain regular contact with his biological family. Five siblings with a variety of special needs who need to stay together. These are the children waiting for adoptive families. These are the children in our foster care system who have had rough starts in life but are looking for new beginnings. These are the children who need the love and guidance of families who will be there for them for a lifetime. And we all can play a part in making that happen. Currently 499 children are waiting in the foster care system for families to adopt them immediately. Almost 74 percent are between 6 and 18 years old. More than 58 percent are siblings who need to be adopted together. Fifty-four percent are children of color. As commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Human Services, I am the guardian of these children until they find permanent families. Together with our county, tribal and

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‘Raising children who have struggled early in life and not had the advantages of other children often are even more demanding. But many of you have not shied away from these challenges.’ nonprofit partners, we need families for them -- not just any families but the families who can best meet children’s needs. We need families who can support the young man’s love of sports by bringing him to basketball games and cheering him on at football games, yet provide the guidance and structure he needs to also focus on forming healthy relationships. We need families who can embrace the teenage mother and her young child, teaching her how to be a mother while giving her the support she needs as a teenager. We need families who will take the time to listen and advocate for their young son with disabilities. We need families who are strong enough to support a youth’s wish to spend time with his biological family. We need families

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who have the energy and structure to raise five children who suddenly become part of their home. We need families who understand children need support services and are willing to fight for them to ensure adoptions are successful. These are not easy undertakings. Raising children is challenging as well as rewarding. Raising children who have struggled early in life and not had the advantages of other children often are even more demanding. But many of you have not shied away from these challenges. Last year, families adopted 686 children from the Minnesota foster care system. That’s nearly 150 more children than families adopted the previous year. But, we still have hundreds of children waiting for families and, unfortunately, more will enter the system in the future. Until no child is waiting and every child has a permanent, loving family, we have more work to do for children. Take a look at the children waiting for families on the State Adoption Exchange at www.mnadopt.org, think and talk about what you could provide these children, and, if it’s right for you, consider adoption. Call your county social service agency and ask how to get started. Children need you.

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Drive responsibly, avoid distractions BY GREG GALLER TENTH DISTRICT JUDGE

When I was growing up my parents always wanted me to carry a dime in my pocket. If there was an emergency, I was to find a pay phone and call them. Today, dimes in the pocket are out and technology is in. Many parents initially agree to get cell phones for their children so that if there is an emergency, the child can easily call for help. There is irony in the fact that cell phone usage while driving has grown to be the cause of many tragic roadside emergencies. The Center for Disease Control reports that each day more than 9 people die and nearly 1,200 are injured due to distracted driving. That’s over 3,200 deaths and more than 425,000 injured per year. The CDC identifies three main types of distractions: eyes off of the road, hands off of the wheel, and mind off of driving duties. While many things can distract us while we drive, such as changing a radio station, eating, or looking for an address, cell phone use implicates all three of the types of distractions: eyes, hands and mind.

Because of the huge impact that all of this has on public safety all states have adopted rules to attempt to address this. In Minnesota, adult drivers may legally talk on the phone while driving. However, it is illegal for anyone to operate a motor vehicle while using a wireless communication device to compose, read or send an electronic message when the vehicle is in motion or a part of traffic, unless it is done solely voice-activated or hands-free. An electronic message includes emails, text messages, instant messages or internet usage. There is an exception in the law that any type of electronic communication is allowed for the limited purpose of obtaining emergency assistance. The rules for young drivers are different. Any driver with an instruction permit is not allowed to use a cell phone for any type of electronic messages or to place or receive a phone call, except in the case of obtaining emergency assistance. This greater restriction for new drivers reflects the fact that drivers under the age of 20 have the highest proportion of distracted-driving related crashes. Many of the calls we make while driv-

ing tend to deal with somewhat trivial things such as when we’ll be home for dinner or asking someone to pick up something extra at the store. With today’s technology, such calls are unnecessary. Free apps for smart phones allow family members to see where others are so they will know when someone will be home. Others allow for real-time updating of grocery lists and other common day-to-day tasks. We all need to remind ourselves, and our children, of the need to keep our eyes, hands and minds on our driving responsibilities. While new technology provides us with devices with previously unimaginable capabilities to make our lives better, they can also carry with them the potential for unanticipated problems and tragedy. My thanks to another reader of these columns for suggesting today’s topic.

ing a block tower, if the child hasn’t built a wide foundation, the tower will fall over. With toddlers they will most likely laugh, but for preschoolers, they may get mad. Helping them figure out what caused the tower to tip will help them learn from their mistakes and build a better stronger tower the next time. Recently while my granddaughter was visiting, I noticed she was getting tired. Her schedule was way off, and she became more clingy and needy of grandma. Setting limits with a tired toddler can be hard, but helping her learn the lesson of self-regulation is very important for children her age. As

she grows this skill becomes more needed and useful in situations that will require her to maintain her composure. The downside to not letting little people make mistakes is that they lose the opportunity to gain the necessary skills to navigate the world around them. Setting boundaries with children is never easy, but it is one of the helpful ways adults teach children. Keep this in mind the next time you want to give into the, oh so cute, but temper tantrum throwing child. The lesson they will learn will last a lifetime.

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the hands of patients who need them. To crack down on this behavior, I have introduced bipartisan legislation with Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa that will give the Federal Trade Commission more power to block these anti-competitive agreements. Our neighbors to the north in Canada often pay significantly less for prescription drugs than we do. In 2012, average prescription drug prices were half as expensive in Canada as they were in America. This staggering difference motivated me to introduce a bipartisan bill with Senator John McCain of Arizona that would require the Food and Drug Administration to establish a personal importation program that would allow Americans to safely import a 90-day supply of prescription drugs from an approved Canadian pharmacy. Finally, while Medicaid and the Department of Veterans Affairs can currently negotiate drug prices with pharmaceutical companies, the law bans Medicare from doing so. This is a bad policy for our seniors and for taxpayers. That is why I introduced legislation to allow Medicare to directly negotiate with drug companies for price discounts. My bill would save Medicare billions of dollars and help cut costs for more than 37 million seniors across the country. Whether battling a serious disease or taking medication for a chronic condition, everyone deserves access to the prescription drugs that can help them live a healthy life. These commonsense solutions will help ensure that Americans have access to the drugs they need at prices they can afford.

Judge Galler is chambered in Washington County. Learn more about Judge Galler, or listen to a podcast of his columns at www.judgegreggaller.com.

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Masquerade Halloween party in Beroun was great fun 10 Years Ago, 2005 Pine City School District voters have the opportunity to choose three school board members in the election on Nov. 8. Four candidates are running for three openings on the board. Trying to reclaim their positions are incumbents Robert Shuey, Dan Peterson and Steve Odegard. Cindy Stolp is hoping to win one of their seats. Pine Run developer JD investments is not going forward with an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on its proposed racetrack project near Henriette. A worker from Randall, Minnesota died last week in an accident at a gravel pit 12 miles northeast of Pine City. The Pine County Sheriff’s Department and an ambulance were called Years to the pit on Blue Heron Road. The victim, Mitchel Lee Mammenga, 32, Ago was fatally injured when he was run over by a 12 ft. gravel elevator. Donna Pine City tennis standouts Lindsey Heath Erickson, Jenna Olson and Megan Carlson pressed the competition at the state tournament and came home with outstanding awards. Erickson earned second place in Class A singles, while Olson and Carlson captured third in doubles. Their proud coaches are Rick Engelstad and Brenda Kloeckl. Student Achievers this week are seventh grader Sandra Wawersich, daughter of Dawn Miller, and sixth grader Jordon Good, son of James and Tammy Good. Cross-country Athletes of the Week are juniors Mike Gray, Josh Boland, Hannah Espeseth and Abby Olson; sophomores David Hambly, Andrew Lutz and Emily Erickson; and freshman Brietta Clementson. All have made tremendous contributions to this year’s cross-country team.

25 Years Ago, 1990 Pine City Mayor Bill Sauter seeks his second term with no opposition on the ballot. Four candidates are running for three school board seats: Debbie Bombard, Oscar Thorson, Doug Anderson and David Hill. Voters in the City of Pine City will say yes or no Nov. 6 to a swimming pool - fitness center project that would cost a total of $1.6 million. Two city council terms expire this fall and two are running to fill those terms. Dave Rholl wants to return to his seat on the council, a position he was appointed to two years ago when Bill Sauter became mayor and vacated a council seat. Also running is Fred Holstein, who served on the city council for 25 years before bowing out in 1986. He seeks the seat held by Eunice Houston, who chose not to run for re-election. Dave Reiser of Land O’ Lakes at Dalbo was awarded first place at the North Central Cheese Industries Association barrel cheddar competition. Aspiring astronauts like Pine City’s Cory Renwick got a close look at what their future career will entail with a stay at U. S. Space Camp in Titusville, Florida. Congratulations to John Bloom who has made it to state cross-country competition in St. Paul on Nov. 3. The senior will run one of the biggest races of his high school career this Saturday. Good luck! She paints beautifully and he’s an expert woodwork-

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Class of 1940 reunites after a score of years The Pine City High School class of 1940 comes together at the Pine City Armory for their 20 year reunion in 1960. This and other historical photos are now on display at the Pine City Pioneer office. Stroll by anytime during business hours to catch a glimpse of the past. Photos change from time to time, so stop in to see what might be new.

er. Together Paul and Carolyn Hanson create some unique furniture, a hobby that satisfies them and fills their time in retirement. Gail Roubinek, Pine City, was one of 46 University of Wisconsin River Falls students to be recognized in the 1991 “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.”

50 Years Ago, 1965 Harry W. Bell Jr., 24, whose parents live on Route 1, Beroun, was promoted to specialist four, Oct. 6, in Germany where he is serving with the 37th Artillery. The American Field Service will sponsor a benefit movie entitled “Clarence the Cross-eyed Lion” at the Family Theatre in Pine City. Proceeds from the movie will go toward bringing a foreign student to Pine City High School and to live with a Pine City family for a year which costs the local A.F.S. $750. Father Francis P. Pitka, O.S.C., a native son of the Pine City area, began his return trip to the Asmat Missions in Irian Barat, Indonesia on Oct. 25. Before returning, he was the honored guest at the Crosier House of Studies, Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born northwest of Pine City in Brook Park township and attended the Church of Immaculate Conception in Pine City as a boy. He went to a country grade school here and went into the seminary at an early age. Father Pitka still has many friends and relatives in this area.

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Mrs. Eric Hinze picked two quarts of strawberries from her garden last Sunday. That should be some kind of a record for this time of the year. Jess Ingram has been appointed captain of the Pine City defense company and will receive his commission within a few days. The Herman Borchers property on the highway across the street from the Dr. Stratte home, the house occupied by the Roy Schnapp family and the adjoining vacant corner lot, have been sold to the Texaco Oil company through Melvin Kutzke, local representative of the company. Plans are to build an oil station on the corner lot.

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There was a good crowd and an especially good time at the masquerade dance in Beseda hall in Beroun last Saturday evening. Angelo Yotti furnished music with his concertina. Misses Bessie Pulkrabek and Josie Broz won first prizes, being dressed as the Gold Dust twins, while Blanche and Elmer Henderson, dressed as clowns, won the prizes for the most comical costumes. A ten pound boy was deposited by the stork yesterday morning at the home of Mike Buckley. County Treasurer Poferl is burning the evening oil, at least these days, in preparing his figures on tax collections up to Nov. 1. Matt Poferl is assisting during the rush.

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Pine City Evangelical Free Church is having a TRUNK OR TREAT on Saturday October 31 from 4pm-6pm

HALLOWEEN PARTY Pine City American Legion Post #51 is having a Kids Halloween Party on Saturday, October 31, from 2:30pm-5:00pm. There will be games, food, and a trick or treat bag for every child. There will also be a costume contest at 4:45pm for 3 diďŹ&#x20AC;erent age groups.

FALL BINGO Pine City American Legion Auxiliary is sponsoring Fall Bingo on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at 2:00pm. 75 percent payout on coverall, and prize drawings. Fun for the whole family. Proceeds used for Scholarships and Children & Youth Programs.

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Few things say â&#x20AC;&#x153;Halloweenâ&#x20AC;? better on television than this animated classic. Linus stakes out a spot in the pumpkin patch, hoping to catch a glimpse of the Great Pumpkin. While he continues his annual vigil, Charlie Brown discovers stones in trick-or-treat bag, Lucy becomes maternal and Snoppy gets moonstruck. Created by â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peanutsâ&#x20AC;? mentor Charles M. Schulz, the long-beloved special-orignially televised in 1966-features the music of Vince Guaraldi.

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Two people died Oct. 22 in a head-on crash west of Braham near the intersection of Highway 65 and Rice Lake Road. At approximately 11 p.m., a person in a Ford Taurus traveling south on Highway 65 veered into the northbound lane of traffic striking a Pontiac Bonneville head-on. The crash caused two

teenagers in a Chevrolet Impala to rear-end the Pontiac. The driver of the Pontiac, 31-year-old Michael Becker of Saint Paul, and the unidentified driver of the Taurus died. According to the Minnesota State Patrol report, Becker was not wearing a seat belt. Driver of the Impala, 18-yearold Mackenzie Caza of Brook Park, and her passenger, 19-yearold Abby Crowell of Mora, were

both wearing seatbelts and received non life threatening injuries. Information on the identity of the driver of the Ford Taurus has not yet been released. Responding to the scene were the Isanti County Sheriff’s Office, Braham Police Department, Braham Fire Department, Cambridge Police Department, Isanti County Safety and Rescue and Allina Ambulance.

Service keeps seniors living independently BY KIRSTEN FAURIE EDITOR@MORAMINN.COM

Jake Hamlin, a young handyman living in Braham, is a good neighbor. One day while visiting an elderly friend, he noticed her door frame was in need of some repairs. Jake quickly fetched his toolbox and got to work. In very little time, the door frame was back to working order. On another occasion, Jake helped a different woman repair her deteriorating chimney. In return, Jake accepts payment in pumpkin bars and good company. Jake’s family teases him affectionately, calling the women he helps “Jake’s widows.” While he may not take much credit, Jake’s willingness to help a neighbor is likely enabling these seniors to live independently longer. A new program pioneered by the Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc. is helping to connect people like Jake with seniors who need just a little home maintenance help. The goal of the program is to improve the safety, efficiency and comfort of their homes and to keep seniors living in their homes longer. Named the Senior Chore and Home Modification Service, the program will offer seniors living in Kanabec, Pine, Chisago, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Aitkin and Carlton counties services such as: • Cleaning gutters • Replacing light bulbs • Yard maintenance • Snow removal • Window washing • Replacing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors • Installing safety bars or handrails • Basic cleaning

The program will match volunteer skills with service needs. For example, a person with some basic carpentry skills might help repair a stair banister while someone comfortable on ladders may be assigned to check the smoke detectors. Lakes and Pines will provide volunteers with basic tool kits for their communities. Kits will include items like screwdrivers, cordless drills, hammers and other necessities. Items like shovels, rakes and garbage bags will also be available. Lakes and Pines is currently accepting donations of these supplies. Lakes and Pines community services program manager Dawn Beeseman said this service is going to be particularly useful to seniors without children or whose children may live out of state and cannot regularly aid their parents with these kinds of chores. This program is available to people of all income levels, not just low-income individuals. “Just because you aren’t struggling with poverty doesn’t mean you don’t need help to stay in your home,” said Beeseman. Users of the service will be charged a small fee through the use of a sliding fee scale. Each request for service will be subject to a visit by a Lakes and Pines Senior Services representative to first assess the type of work needed then assign a volunteer. Senior services program coordinator Valerie Brown anticipated the time between the call for service and the volunteer coming to the service call being about 10 days or less. The Lakes and Pines Senior Chore Services the result of Lakes and Pines’ 201 is Community Needs Assessment which indicated an increased need for

senior services and housing repairs. Additionally, the 2015 East Central Regional Housing Study revealed a significant shortage of senior housing which would become even more extreme in the next five years. Thus, the Senior Chore Service was created in an attempt to fill a needs gap and help keep seniors in their homes longer before needing to move into assisted living, a nursing home or other more expensive settings. The Lakes and Pines Senior Chore Service is one of 62 projects statewide being funded by the Minnesota Department of Human Services Live Well at Home grants. Lakes and Pines received $118,765 out of a total $7 million granted to projects that provide a variety of services and supports that allow older Minnesotans to remain in their homes. “Minnesota is a national leader in long-term services and supports for older adults in part because we provide this seed money to community organizations and providers to be creative in helping people remain in their homes as they age,” Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson said in a press release. “In addition to helping meet daily needs such as nutrition and housekeeping, these grants promote new technology and other innovations that benefit both older Minnesotans and their caregivers.” For more information on the program, to request service, volunteer or make a donation, contact Valerie Brown at 320-679-1800 extension 171 or email valerieb@ lakesandpines.org. Kirsten Faurie is the editor of the Kanabec County Times.

supports local efforts BY HENRY FISCHER NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Pine County’s proposed 2016 budget includes a $7,300 investment in the Initiative Foundation that will yield a five to one return in terms of economic and community development. Initiative Foundation President Kathy Gaalswyk and Board Member Pat Gorham from Mora thanked county officials for their continued support of the foundation’s efforts to “unlock the power of Central Minnesota people to build and sustain thriving communities.” “It’s all about encouraging local people,” Gaalswyk pointed out. The Initiative Foundation recently introduced two new programs – the Initiators Fellowship and Emerging Leaders Program – to assist in the transition of business ownership as Baby Boomers retire. Gaalswyk said the new offerings are designed to “be intentional about making our region vibrant and attractive to young leaders.” In recent years, the Initiative Foundation has partnered with local financial institutions to provide business financing and assistance at Lake Superior Laundry, MinPack, Inc., and the Wild River Veterinary Clinic at Pine City, the Nemadji Research Corporation at Bruno, and Team Powder Coating at Hinckley. From a community building perspective, the Initiative Foundation has provided grant and event funding together with Greater Pine Area Endowment, Pine Technical & Community College’s Entrrepreneurial Center, the Manufacturing Fund of Central Minnesota, plus communitywide projects at the City of Sandstone. Pine County Board Chair Steve Hallan and Pine County Administrator David Minke noted that the Initiative Foundation contributed $5,000 in seed money to help launch the county’s economic development program, plus another $5,000 in support of updating the county’s comprehensive plan. Since its inception, the Initiative Foundation has provided $1.1 million in grants and $1.8 million in business financing loans that leveraged $10.4 million in private investments to help secure 567 quality jobs in Pine County alone. More than 7,000 community leaders have participated in foundation-sponsored training throughout its 14-county region. In other action, the Pine County Board: APPROVED the East Central Regional Library Board’s 2016 funding request of $301,025, reflecting a $5,000 decrease from this year’s investment. Funding is pro-rated among six counties and is based one-third each on tax capacity, population and circulation. APPROVED the purchase of card reader access controls at the Pine Government Center and Public Health Building in Sandstone at a cost of up to $18,000. ACCEPTED the $34,000 low bid from Premier Outdoor Services to plow snow at county buildings for the next two winters. Sentenced-to-Serve crews will shovel snow during the day after 7 a.m. County officials also noted that STS crews worked on three garden plots in Pine City that yielded 799 pounds of vegetables that were donated to food shelves in Pine City, Hinckley and Sandstone. A new garden plot is being developed north of the Pine County Courthouse. APPROVED the hiring of Connie Mikrot as the county’s new human resource manager. She succeeds Matt Christiansen who took a job in Duluth.

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Local vendors served a wide variety of delicious foods and enticing beverages at the PTCC Foundation’s Donor Appreciation event at the North West Company Fur Post on Friday, Oct. 23. Despite a rainy evening the event was a success; by ticket count, 150 were able to attend the festivities.

The annual Zion Lutheran Church Chili Feed was another great success raising money for Growing in Grace Preschool. Chili contest winners were: Katy Ovick (ﬁrst) and Jenine Preston (second), with judges Joel Preston and Darlene Smetana.

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City readies streets for winter City workers have been enjoying the summer-like weather this past September and into October, even as they prepare the streets, sewers and water mains of Pine City for winter.

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Smoothing out the court On Oct. 27 K & K Concrete and Masonry poured and then smoothed the concrete pad that will become next summer’s basketball destination at Pine City’s Westside Park.

‘Footloose’ cast tunes up for November debut Choir Director Jennifer Krinke leads Pine City High School’s cast of “Footloose” through a gospel-ﬂavored rendition of “I’m Free” at their practice Oct. 26. Audiences will get a chance to see “Footloose” at four performances: Friday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14 at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. Advance tickets are available at Cabin Coffee’s or the Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce as well as through cast members. Advance tickets are $8 each for general admission and will go on sale Nov. 2. Tickets at the door are $10. Pine City High School students can attend for free with their High School Activities Pass. Elementary students can attend for free with a paid adult ticket. Group reservations of 12 or more can be made in advance by calling Becky at 320-298-0014.

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Cahill returns to State second year in a row BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

For the second year in a row, Pine City junior Natalie Cahill has qualified for the State Tennis Tournament. Cahill advanced to State by going 2-1 at the Section 7A Individuals Tournament on Tuesday, Oct. 20. “She played some great tennis as she has all year long,” said head coach Rick Engelstad. “This is the second year in a row that Natalie has qualified for the State Tennis Tournament. Natalie plays at 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 vs. Carlie Brandt of LeSueur-Henderson at the Reed-Sweat Family Tennis Center in Minneapolis.” Cahill started the Individual Section Tournament off with a clean sweep victory (6-0, 6-0) in the opening round before winning a three-set match in the semis (6-4, 2-6 6-3). Cahill lost in the finals to Nore Heinitz of Duluth Marshall (6-1, 6-1), who also advanced to State. After making State as a sophomore, Cahill will enter with valuable experi-

ence on her side. She doesn’t appear worried about how she will play, and believes she is ready. “I feel like I played pretty well at Sections,” said Cahill, “but I also have a lot to improve on. I have no expectations for State, and I will go in just trying to play my best. I now know more about the set-up from playing last year and what playing on those courts will be like, so that will be helpful. My serve has gotten better, though I still need to work on consistency. This year, I tried to work a lot on movement and stepping into my shots.” Also at Individual Sections, the Dragons had another competitor in Gracie Lebrun. Sadly, her season came to an end in a two-set match (6-1, 7-5), although she rallied and nearly forced a third set. “Gracie lost in a close battle in the opening round to Azelea Ginette of Duluth Marshall,” explained Engelstad. “She played a great second set and battled as she has all year.” The Dragons had two doubles teams qualify for the

Individual Section Tournament as well, but both pairings lost to quality competition from Virginia. Raven Rarick and Lydia Adams lost in straight sets (6-1, 6-3) as did Caitlyn Furber and McKenzie Kloeckl (6-1, 7-5). “Virginia was pretty tough on the Dragons on Monday and Tuesday,” said coach Engelstad, referring to the outcome a day earlier. Pine City met with Virginia in the Section Team Tournament semifinals on Monday, Oct. 19 and were beaten soundly. VIRGINIA 6, PINE CITY 1 “We ran into a buzz saw,” said Engelstad. “Virginia played some incredible tennis. Their coach said they actually played the best that they had played all year. As for us, we did not play badly, we just ran into a much better team. These Dragons had a great year though.” The lone victor on the day for Pine City was Cahill at first singles. Virginia ended up defeating Duluth Marshall in the finals and advancing to the State Tennis Tournament.

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Junior Natalie Cahill went 2-1 at the Section 7A individuals Tournament on Oct. 20, earning a trip to State today (Oct. 29).

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Dragon runners named conference champs BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Running their best at the Great River Conference Cross-country meet in Pine City, both the Dragons girls and boys earned the right to be called Conference Champs. The races took place on Thursday, Oct. 22. “We had an amazing day and accomplished our team goal of winning all six races throughout the day,” said head coach Jared Clementson. “We also had the overall race winners in both the JV and junior high races. All total, 37 out of our 51 runners ran their personal best times (PB) while five more ran their best time of the year (BTY). It is always good to perform at your best when it counts the most and our runners did just that. I am very proud of the team as a whole.” Pine City’s girls won with a team total of 21 points, besting the nearest competitor, Rush City, by 19 points. The Dragons top four girls all had PBs that were under 21 minutes and the team earned their sixth straight Conference Championship title. Alaina Steele (20:33), Marin Foss (20:37), Allison Gusk (20:48), and Ashli Webster (20:52) placed second, third, fourth, and fifth respectively, behind Rush City’s Elena Herberg who won in an amazing time of 19:45. The four girls stayed fairly close together for most of the race with Foss leading until Steele out-sprinted

her at the finish. Foss ran her fastest time of the year by 49 seconds. Grace Langmade (21:50) and Makayla Butenhoff (21:53) ran strong races and placed seventh and eighth respectively. These six girls all earned All-Conference honors by placing in the top 10. Jill Tomczyk (23:31) rounded out Pine City’s varsity squad placing 12th and earning Honorable Mention. Grace Grubbs (22:33) and Alexis Thieman (23:03) took first and second in the JV race with times that were faster than the tenth varsity runner. In all, Pine City had eight of the top 11 fastest girls. Karly Irlbeck (23:56), Nicole Peters (24:13), Abbey Haug (24:31), and Summer Rockstroh (24:40) placed third through sixth respectively and won with a perfect score. “Our JV girls ran so well that they would have also won the varsity race had our other girls not ran,” pointed out Clementson. “These girls are the ones who have pushed our varsity team to be better and I thank them for that.” Pine City’s girls have been ranked #8 in the state for four consecutive weeks. The Dragons boys defended their conference title as they narrowly edged Braham by four points. Noah Adams was Pine City’s top finisher running a time of 17:51 and placing second behind Devan Larson from Rush City. Eli Grubbs (18:23) placed fourth, Reming-

ton Steele (18:39) seventh while running a :50 PB, and Andrew Clementson (18:43) placed eighth. They joined Adams in earning All-Conference honors by placing in the top 10. Tommy Ryan (18:50) and Sasha Whim (18:54) finished close behind in 13th and 14th respectively. Riley Palmer (20:10) finished 17th. “Our boys fought hard for this win,” said Clementson. “The Braham boys started the race in a pack and bolted out to a fast pace to put the pressure on our boys. Our boys stayed calm and were able to slowly reel them into sight. In the end, it came down to Steele and Clementson who passed a few Bombers in the finishing stretch that gave us our third straight GRC victory. I am very proud of how our boys handled the race.” Ethan Leibel (19:20), Noah Miller (19:40), Max Graves (19:41) and Beau Hunter (19:42) were Pine City’s top JV runners, taking the top four spots. The Dragons JV boys won with a near perfect score of 16 points (43 points more than second). Clementson was also named Great River Conference Coach of the Year for both the boys and girls. Next up for the Dragons will be the Section 5A meet and an opportunity to advance to State. The meet will be held on Thursday, Oct. 29 at the Milaca golf course starting with the girls race at 4 p.m., followed by the boys race at 4:45 p.m.

Volleyball squad playing hot heading into playoffs BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

The regular season ended with a bang for the Pine City Dragons volleyball team as the squad went 2-0 in their last two matches to equal their nine-win total from a year ago. With the postseason ready to begin, the Dragons have a 9-14 record.

PINE CITY 3, BARNUM 1 (33-30, 25-23, 21-25, 25-21) This match was hotly contested throughout, but the Dragons got the win despite coming in a bit out of their normal routine. The game was played at home on Tuesday, Oct. 20. “We’d been without practice for nearly a week with MEA and the water main break moving the game back a day,” said head coach Devin Geisler. “Barnum has

come a long way and had a good team. They played us tough each game and took the third from us. It was evident that we hadn’t practiced as my normally 95 percent serving stat dropped to 89 percent with 11 missed serves. Still, we pulled it out in four.” Sam Carr led the team in serving with four aces while the Dragons got nice contributions at the net as well. Elsie Lundquist had 12 kills, Emily Broz had 10 and Kayla Koecher had nine. Broz was also playing great defense with 12 digs. “Maisie Berg really showed her ability to move around the court and control the offense as we had a tough night passing,” added Geisler. “All and all the girls refused to let this one slip through their fingers.” The Dragons would wrap up at home

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two nights later with a victory over a Great River Conference opponent. PINE CITY 3, ISLE 1 (22-25, 25-12, 25-19, 25-12) After stumbling out of the blocks and dropping the first set, Pine City focused in and won this match in four. The setter Berg did a great job of moving the ball around and her passing allowed the eight different hitters to do their jobs offensively. “Each player had a hand in this win,” said Geisler. “It was nice to finish the season on a strong note with two home wins. We’ve really appreciated the support of our super fans this year, the rowdy crowd, our parents and younger Dragons players.” Senior Marie Larson had four kills on just five swings. The Dragons defense played at a high level as Carr had four

blocks to go with 10 digs by Lundquist. The Dragons were scheduled to open the Section 7AA tournament with a trip to Cloquet on Wednesday, Oct. 28 against a Lumberjacks team that finished the regular season with a 19-7 record. “We’ve been working hard to prepare for this game and feel confident in our abilities,” said Geisler. “We’ve made a few changes to our defense and rotations to give us the best opportunity to compete. One thing I can guarantee, the girls have heart and plan to leave it all on the court.” Pine City hasn’t won a postseason match since the fall of 2007 and will need to play their best volleyball of the season to stay with the Lumberjacks. The Dragons haven’t faced Cloquet yet this season but lost a tournament match 2-0 to them in 2014.

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Stocking shelves and detaching docks as winter approaches (Left) Pine City workers, with the help of Department of Natural Resources officers, remove the Pine City ďŹ shing dock before the snow and ice come in. (Above) New Horizon Thrift Store made a $1,500 donation to the Pine Community Food Shelf based on sales from the two-year anniversary of the thrift store in Pine City. Pictured left to right: Jan Nettleton, Louise Johnson and Ruth Biederman.

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BUDGET: County must balance affordability, need

“We’ve spent our reserves down to An example is the Levy 2015 2016 Change nothing,” Hallan probation department’s cautioned, encourrequest to expand a pro- Revenue 8,037,295 8,293,158 255,863 aging building that bation agent’s job from Human Services 3,252,129 3,156,694 265,069 fund up in the fupart-time to full-time in Public Health 360,504 ture. State officials support of the county’s Road & Bridge 1,525,000 1,769,821 244,821 recommend that new restorative justice Building Fund 96,000 75,000 -21,000 local governments initiative. Hallan be- Jail Bond 1,290,200 1,165,752 -124,448 have at least five lieves the program could Courthouse Bond 998,917 996,870 -2,047 months of reserves become a “game-chang- Tech Equipment 0 125,000 125,000 on hand to cover er” if the county can figcash flow during the ure out a way to raise an Totals 15,199,541 15,942,799 743,258 year. additional $13,000 to ex 4.89% Commissioner pand the position. Curt Rossow said On the plus side, the county sold vestments to provide updated law budget decisions are a tradeoff of approximately 913 acres of tax-for- enforcement software programs affordability vs. need. “The public feited land that yielded $861,900 for the sheriff, county attorney, doesn’t want to pay anything, but that the county will share with probation, jail, and health and hu- they want the services,” he conjeccities, townships and school dis- man services offices. tured. “If we want a lower levy evtricts and commissioners will On the minus side, commission- ery year from now on, we’re going need to decide whether to save it ers noted a 20 percent increase to need less people.” or spend the county’s share. Some in county employee health inRossow said “so many things 492 acres are still available for sale surance costs next year, result- are mandated by the state,” and if over the counter by contacting the ing from a very high experience the county decides not to provide Pine County Auditor/Treasurer’s rating. The county paid out $2.3 those services, it risks losing state Office. million in health insurance pre- aid. County program aid from miums but that was more than Commissioners will take up the state will increase by about offset by health care costs of $2.99 budget issues again at another $70,000 next year to $1,785,537, but million, including several employ- session following the regular Pine that represents only 11 percent of ees and family members who used County Board meeting on Novemthe county’s property tax levy and hundreds of thousands of dollars ber 17th. The final 2016 budget the aid has not kept up with infla- worth of services. and property tax levy will be set tion over the past 15 years. The bottom line, Minke said, after the county’s Truth-in-TaxaWhile the bond payment for is that the county expects to have tion public hearing scheduled for the county jail will decrease by $132,000 designated for reserves, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 at the Pine $124,448 next year, that cost will which represents less than one County Courthouse. be more than offset by the first of percent of the county’s annual two $125,000 technology fund in- costs. Pine County Levy by the numbers

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]the other man from the truck told investigators that he had seen Raisch violently confront Shepardson in the trailer on March 7, and that Raisch broke Shepardson’s phone when he threatened to call police. He said Raisch told him to take Shepardson’s speakers out to the pickup. When he returned, he did not see Shepardson, and asked where he was. In response, Raisch allegedly said, “You don’t have to worry about him anymore.” The witness said he then saw Shepardson bleeding and lying in a location consistent with where investigators later found his body. The witness smelled smoke and saw several fires burning as he left the trailer with Raisch. County Attorney Reese Frederickson presented the case to the jury. Assistant County Attorney

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fine. At 7:08 a.m., she sent Loun a text message telling him she was on her way home. When she arrived home, Loun was gone. Carr found a note on the wall from Loun, directly across from the doorway. In the note, Loun said he had picked up Dante off the floor and was changing him when Dante urinated on him. “I snapped,” the note read. “I banged his head on the floor. Hes not ok. I’m so sorry, I stayed up icing his head.” The note went on: “I’m done with life all I do is hurt people I’m sorry I hurt you I’m sorry I hurt (Dante) ... Thank you for loving me and I’m sorry you loved me. I’m done. I’m gone. I love you.” After first finding the note, Carr went into the bedroom and found Dante in his crib, unresponsive and

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Leonid meteor shower peaks mid-November BY DEANE MORRISON

November brings one of the roundest rising moons any of us will ever see. On the evening of the 25th, the moon rises within a half hour of the instant of perfect fullness, which comes at 4:44 p.m. In some places, moonrise and perfect fullness coincide. And with the moon just two days past perigee—its closest approach to Earth in a cycle—it will be one of the bigger ones, so try not to miss it. This is the full beaver moon, named for the industrious rodents now preparing their lodges for winter. But their namesake moon is also busy. The next morning, it occults the bright star Aldebaran, the eye of Taurus, the bull. The star disappears behind the moon at 4:35 a.m. (Twin Cities time) and reappears below the moon 50 minutes later. If you

want to watch it, consider putting out a reclining chair with a clear view of the western sky. And because both the disappearance and the reappearance take but an instant, this is a clear case of “don’t blink or

you’ll miss it.” The first two weeks of November offer at least a few moon-free hours for enjoying the evening stars. Go out right after nightfall to catch Capricornus, a chevron-shaped con-

stellation, in the southwest before it sets. Moving northeast, look for spidery Aquarius, then the Circlet of Pisces, and above it the Great Square of Pegasus, high in the south. In the morning sky, Venus, Jupiter and Mars rule from their movable thrones in the southeast. Venus, the most brilliant of the three, is just west of Mars on the 1st. Our sister planet drops away from the Red Planet, but high to the northwest of both, Jupiter distances itself from Mars even faster. The moon also lends its beauty to the morning show. On the 6th, a waning crescent moon rises near Jupiter. But for a truly spectacular view, grab your binoculars the next morning and feast your eyes on a thinner moon hovering even closer to Venus, with Mars just above. Finally, on the 30th you’ll see a

diagonal line of, from lower left to upper right: Venus, Mars, Jupiter, the bright star Regulus, in Leo, and a waning moon. And speaking of the lion, the Leonid meteor shower is predicted to peak on the night of the 17th-18th, between a late-evening moonset and the dawn’s early rays. The morning of the 17th may also be good, although Leonids generally produce only 10-15 meteors per hour. Meteors will radiate from the east, in the Sickle of stars outlining Leo’s head. Leonids are bright and often leave persistent trails, and this year the moon won’t wash many of them out. These meteors are the fiery remains of dust from Comet Tempel-Tuttle, which reached its last perihelion in 1998 and will reach its next in 2031.

Pain-ﬁghting fall lawn and garden checklist BY MELINDA MYERS

As summer turns to fall, the days grow shorter, but our list of garden chores does not. We continue weeding garden beds, tending the lawn and harvesting vegetables. Add to this planting trees, shrubs, flowers and bulbs, and, of course, preparing for the winter ahead, and it can be a pretty exhausting and sometimes pain-inducing project. Gardeners, determined to take advantage of every nice day before winter hits, tend to squeeze as much gardening as possible into any available day or weekend. We grab a cup of coffee, head out the door at dawn and don’t stop until it is too dark to see or we are too stiff to move. It’s a good reminder to take care of yourself – and not just your garden – this fall with these simple strategies, which will help you manage your landscape as pain-free as possible. Continue watering plants thoroughly and as needed throughout the fall until the ground freezes. Pay special attention to new plantings, evergreens, moisture-loving and stressed plants. And be sure to keep yourself hydrated when planting, raking and caring for the landscape. With fall’s cooler temperatures, it’s easy to forget the water – for both you and your plants.

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Reduce your workload and save your back by mowing instead of raking fall leaves. As long as you can see grass blades through the shredded leaves, you can leave them on the lawn to add nutrients and organic matter to the soil. If you have too many leaves, simply mow, bag and use them as mulch on the soil around existing plants or add them to the compost pile. If you’re using a push mower, keep your back and wrists as straight as possible. Keep the mower close to you and push with your legs rather than your back and arms. Don’t bend forward, since this will put more pressure on your back. If you opt to rake instead of mow the leaves, use a rake that’s the appropriate height and weight. Otherwise, you’ll find yourself hunching over, causing strain to your back. Be sure to stand as straight as you can with your knees bent. And switch sides often to avoid muscle strain. Give your lawn one last feeding for the season. Apply a low-nitrogen fertilizer in mid to late October to encourage deeply rooted, healthy lawns that are less susceptible to insect and disease problems and better able to outcompete the weeds. Be sure to take advantage of fall vegetables from your garden and farmers’ markets. Include anti-inflammatory

vegetables like sweet potatoes and pumpkins, cancer-fighting members of the cabbage family like kale and broccoli, and, of course, nutritious and tasty tomatoes. Let insect- and disease-free perennials stand for winter. You’ll enjoy the added texture and movement in the winter garden, the birds will enjoy the seeds and many beneficial insects will use these plants for their winter homes. Cut them back in late winter or early spring when you’re anxious to get out in the garden but it’s too early to do much else. Breaking garden care into smaller tasks throughout the year can help avoid the muscle strain that often occurs when trying to cram every task into one weekend. Take advantage of fall plant sales and the pleasant planting weather to add trees, shrubs and perennials to your landscape. Don’t forget to add a few bulbs for some spring color while you’re busy planting. These fall additions will suffer less transplant shock and establish more quickly in the warm soil and cooler fall temperatures. Reduce the strain on your muscles by using the proper tools when digging and planting. Use a long-handled shovel, avoid twisting and be sure to lift with your knees. For smaller jobs that have you kneeling in the garden, utilize a padded kneeler

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NEWSLINE Area conservation officer report According to the DNR website, Pine City Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn checked hunters and a few anglers throughout the week in the area. Wynn said that a majority of leaves have fallen in the area making grouse and other small game hunting a little easier. Wynn also spent time following up on deer baiting complaints, answered numerous questions about the upcoming deer season, and spent time working off-highway vehicle enforcement. Wynn also spent time assisting the Pine County Sheriff’s Office with an alarm call, the lockdown of the Hinckley-Finlayson High School (as reported in last week’s Pioneer), and a rolling domestic disturbance. Wynn finished up the week assisting with the funeral of Aitkin County Investigator Steven Sandberg. He asked that the community keep Sandberg’s family in their thoughts moving forward. In the Hinckley area, Conservation Officer Bret Grundmeier checked archery hunters and waterfowl hunters throughout the week. Grundmeier said some late season anglers were also out pursuing pike, bass and crappie during some nice weather. Grundmeier attended the Snake River Valley Conservation Club’s annual meeting in Pine City and gave a presentation to the members. Many calls were taken from firearm deer hunters who had questions about the upcoming deer season. Fire danger during the week was high and a couple of property owners had to call for assistance when their small fires got away and burned out of control.

Hinckley man recovering from attack Hinckley native Zachary Schneider Roberts, 22, was riding his bicycle in Minneapolis on Sept. 9 when he was assaulted and his bicycle stolen. He received multiple severe injuries, including skull fracture, broken jaw, four missing teeth and 22 stitches to his face and lips. For more information visit www.gofundme.com/zacfund.

Crisis Link offers help to Minnesotans A new Crisis Link has been launched as part of MinnesotaHelp.info, the state’s comprehensive website for services, resources and information. Crisis Link connects people with resources for dealing with a variety of intense situations, including mental health and/or substance abuse problems for both children and adults, need for emergency housing or longer term housing, fear of being harmed, or need for health care, food, a job or transportation. “We want to make sure that people know there is a single place, the Crisis Link, they can go to get information and phone numbers for helping professionals and agencies that meet a variety of immediate needs,” said Human Ser-

vices Commissioner Lucinda Jesson. As prominently stated on Crisis Link, anyone in immediate danger or need should call 9-1-1. Crisis Link has an extensive listing of contact information for helping organizations, primarily government and nonprofit agencies, including suicide and domestic violence hotlines. It features an online chat service available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays to ensure people get the information they need. Like the rest of the MinnesotaHelp. info site, Crisis Link uses responsive design so no matter what device is used to visit the site, from a desktop computer to a smartphone, the browser will automatically format the information so it is easy to see and use. Crisis Link is integrated into Minnesota’s information and assistance system that includes, in addition to the Minnesotahelp.info website, the Senior LinkAge Line at 1-800-333-2433, Disability Linkage Line at 1-866-3332466 and Veterans LinkAge Line at 1-888-LinkVet.

Regulation change affects when 2015 deer licenses are valid Deer hunters are reminded about changes in 2015 that affect when licenses purchased after a season is open are valid. A deer hunting license purchased after a season is open is valid the same day of purchase if purchased prior to legal shooting hours. If the license is purchased after legal shooting hours, then the license is valid the following day. “The language is unclear in the 2015 Minnesota Hunting and Trapping Regulations Handbook about when deer hunting licenses are valid, so we want to elaborate on this,” said Steve Merchant, wildlife populations and regulations manager. What changed from last year? Last year, hunters needed to wait two days to hunt if they bought a deer license after a season opened. Also, there was no ability to buy a license before shooting hours and hunt that same day. Deer licenses can be purchased at DNR license agents across Minnesota, by phone at 888-665-4236 or online at www.mndnr.gov/buyalicense. For lists of license agents in each Minnesota county, see www.mndnr.gov/licenses/ agents.html. There are additional fees for telephone and Internet transactions. Hunters who purchase licenses by phone and Internet will receive their deer license and tags by mail, which can take three to five business days to arrive, so hunters who choose these options should allow enough time for delivery. Hunters must have a valid deer license and tag in their possession when hunting deer. Hunters need to be familiar with deer hunting regulations, which are available at any DNR license agent or online at www.mndnr.gov/regulations/hunting.

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Phyllis L. Stahlke Phyllis Lorraine Stahlke of Mora passed away on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015 at Eastwood Senior Living in Mora. She was 85 years old. Phyllis was born Oct. 18, 1930 at home in Mayer, Minnesota to Edwin and Hildegard (Stender) Hoese. She grew up on the family farm, the oldest of four sisters. She graduated from Waconia High School in 1948. After high school, she attended Miss Woods’s training program at Macalester College where she earned a two-year degree in teaching. Phyllis then taught school in Mound and Minnetonka. On July 2, 1952 Phyllis was united in marriage to Wallace Stahlke at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waconia. That same year Wallace was drafted into the United States Army. Phyllis was able to join Wallace in Austria where she taught kindergarten. After returning to Waconia in 1954, the couple started their family. John Wallace Stahlke was born in 1958 followed by their second son, William Warren Stahlke, in 1962. Phyllis and Wallace owned and operated Stahlke Dairy Distribution for 18 years which was later sold to Jack Frost. They then purchased what is now Stahlke’s Department Store in 1972, where Phyllis worked until her retirement. Along with her family, one of her many passions was to travel, which she did a lot of. Phyllis and Wallace visited many countries and states together, but her heart belonged to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Phyllis shared her love of Puerto Vallarta with all her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Phyllis is survived by her husband, Wallace; sons, John (Tracie) of Pine City and William (Sue) of Mora; grandchildren, Jenelle, Mike, Seth and Alex; great-grandchildren, Charles and Miriam; sisters, Vivian Hoese, Janis Graff and Leatrice (Don) Falk;

along with many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015 at Zion Lutheran Church in Mora with Rev. Gregory Coop officiating. Interment was at Oakwood Cemetery in Mora. Arrangements were by the Akkerman Ingebrand Funeral Home of Mora. Condolences may be posted at www.aifuneralhomem.com.

Theresa F. Speten Theresa Faye Speten passed away at Abbott Northwestern Hospital on Oct. 21, 2015. She was born on March 15, 1950 to Walter and Lillian (Wirkus) Robinson in St. Paul. She attended and graduated from the Mechanic Arts High School in St. Paul. While growing up, Theresa and her family spent many weekends at a small family cabin on the St. Croix River in the Pine City area. Theresa was busy raising her children Deanna and Aaron when she met her soul-mate John Speten. Together John and Theresa formed a family and moved to White Bear Lake. They lived in White Bear Lake for many years. After Deanna and Aaron were grown, Theresa and John moved to Mora. Theresa enjoyed a good movie with her favorite actors, listening to music and gardening. She was always willing to have a good conversation about politics. Her family was very special to her and she enjoyed her grandchildren and extended family. She had many wonderful friends and will be sadly missed by all. Theresa is survived by her husband John Speten, children Deanna (Patrick) Fulweiler of Pine City, Aaron Wagenius of Hinckley and four grandchildren. Also surviving Theresa are her siblings Carolyn Shermer of Siren, Wisconsin, Daniel (Shari) Robinson of White Bear Lake, Kenneth (Chris) Robinson of Pine City, Margaret Lawson of DeLand, Florida and many

nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Lillian Robinson, infant son Kyle, brothers Donan Robinson, Leonard Robinson and sister Stephanie Robinson. Reverend Vicki Vander Vegt will officiate a funeral service for Theresa Speten on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, 11 a.m. at the Swanson Chapel in Pine City. Funeral arrangements for Theresa Speten are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel; www.funeralandcremationservice.com.

Eleanor G. Ohnstein Eleanor Gladys Ohnstein, age 87, died peacefully surrounded by family at Regions Hospital in St. Paul on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015. Born on April 29, 1928 in Chicago to Swedish immigrants Swan and Emmy Eklund, Eleanor grew up on a farm near Brook Park, graduated from Pine City High School, attended Bethel College, was a pastor’s wife and church secretary. Eleanor is preceded in death by husbands Earl Glader (1968) and Lester Ohnstein (2000) and son Daniel (2010). She is survived by six children: David Glader (Kathryn), Vivian Rhody (Don), Duane Glader (Colette), Delmar Glader, Dale Glader (Liz), and Virginia Quie (Ben), 20 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 25 at First Baptist Church, 1021 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55403. Memorials preferred to First Baptist Church. Arrangements by Bradshaw Funeral Home, 671 South Snelling Ave., St. Paul, MN 55116, 651-767-9333. SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE 21

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

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601 2nd Street, Hinckley 320-384-6312 Reed Owens, Pastor David Ostenson, Assistant Pastor/Academy Administration 9:45 a.m. Sunday School, 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday Worship Wednesday AWANA 7 p.m.

Grace Baptist Church 1 mile Southwest of Pine City on Fairway Road (next to I-35) 320-629-1374

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

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

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

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Faith Baptist Church & Academy

405 Main St. S., Pine City 320-629-3592 Rev. Rob Spahr www.firstprespinecity.org 9:15 a.m. Sunday School-all ages, 10:30 a.m. Worship Celebration

Grasston Baptist Church 402 N. Oak St. Grasston, MN 55030 www.grasstonbaptist.org info@grasstonbaptisit.org 320.396.2645 Worship Service 9:30am Sunday School 10:45am

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

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.

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

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

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

Open Arms Church of God

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.

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

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 825 Golf Ave SW, Pine City 320-629-2985, www.orlcpc.com Worship Schedule Sunday Worship: 8:00 & 9:30 a.m. Coffee time at 9 a.m. Sunday School Pre-6th grade at 9:30 a.m. Thursday Worship 5:30 p.m.

Nursery (infant-3yrs) all morning Wednesdays: AWANA (Sept-Apr) 6 p.m.; Frontline (Youth Group), Jr & Sr High 6:00 p.m. Phone: 320-629-2584 Email: office@pcefc.com, www.pcefc.com

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 320-629-2935 19390 Praha Ave, Beroun, MN Monsignor Alek Suchan Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m.

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

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

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.

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

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Case Type: Contract and Mortgage Foreclosure STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 58-CV-09-706 Stearns Bank, N.A., a Minnesota Banking Corporation, Plaintiff, v. Jane A. Burnes-Leverenz aka Jane A. Burnes Leverenz aka Jane A. Burnes aka Jane Leverenz aka Jane Burnes aka Jane A Leverenz, Leva M. Leverenz, Jozie R. Leverenz, and Kevin Hofstad, Defendants. SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that under and by virtue of Order for Judgment and Judgment in the above entitled action dated March 31, 2015, a certified copy of which has been delivered to me, I, the undersigned Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, will sell at public auction, in separate parcels, to the highest bidder, on the 31st day of December, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. in the office of the Pine County Sheriff, Pine County Courthouse, Room 100, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, MN 55063, the real estate located in Pine County, Minnesota, described as: That part of Lots 1 and 2, Block 19, Original Townsite of Pine City, Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of said Lot 1, distant 50.63 feet East of the Northwest corner of said Lot 1 (the North line of said Lot 1 having an assumed bearing of North 89 degrees 37 minutes 54 seconds East); thence South 0 degrees 03 minutes 12 seconds West a distance of 51.55 feet; thence North 89 degrees 39 minutes 10 seconds East a distance of 15.16 feet; thence easterly, a distance of 85.01 feet to the Southeast corner of said Lot 1; thence northerly, along the East line of said Lot 1, to the Northeast corner of said Lot 1; thence westerly, along the North line of said Lot 1, to the point of beginning. AND That part of Lots 1 and 2, Block 19, Original Townsite of Pine City, Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at a point on the North line of said Lot 1, distant 50.63 feet East of the Northwest corner of said Lot 1 (the North line of said Lot 1 having an assumed bearing of North 89 degrees 37 minutes 54 seconds East); thence South 0 degrees 03 minutes 12 seconds West a distance of 51.55 feet, thence North 89 degrees 39 minutes 10 seconds East a distance of 15.16 feet to the point of beginning of the property to be described, thence South 0 degrees 22 minutes 54 seconds East, parallel with the East line of said Block 19, a distance of 22.69 feet, thence North 89 degrees 39 minutes 10 seconds East a distance of 9.00 feet, thence South 0 degrees 22 minutes 54 seconds East, parallel with said East line, a distance of 26.25 feet to the South line of said Lot 2; thence easterly, along said South line, to the Southeast corner of said Lot 2; thence northerly, along said East line, to the Northeast corner of said Lot 2; thence westerly, a distance of 85.01 feet to the point of beginning. (Property addresses: 207 5th Street SE and 209 5th Street SE, both in Pine City, MN 55063; PIDS 425146000 and 425147000) AND Lot 17, of Auditor’s Subdivision of Government Lot 2, Section 22, Township 39 North, Range 21 West, Pine County, Minnesota. (Property address: 17678 Edgewater Road NE, Pine City, MN 55063; PID 280396000) AND All that part of Government Lot 2, in Section 22, Township 39, Range 21, Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at an Iron monument at the southwest corner of Lot 9, of Auditor’s Subdivision of said Government Lot 2, and running West on the south line of said Government Lot 2, a distance of 87.8 feet; thence North 12 degrees 20 minutes West 400 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing North 12 degrees 20 minutes West 50 feet; thence East to the Northwest corner of Lot 17, Auditor’s Subdivision of aforesaid Government Lot 2; thence southeasterly 50 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot 17; thence West to the point of beginning. (Property address: none, adjacent and to the west of 17678 Edgewater Road NE, Pine City, MN 55063; PID 280331000) Said sales will be made to satisfy amounts adjudged and due plaintiff and described in the Order for Judgment and Judgment dated March 31, 2015, against defen-

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dants Jane A. Burnes-Leverenz, a/k/a Jane A. Burnes, a/k/a Jane A. Burnes Leverenz, a/k/a Jane A. Leverenz, a/k/a Jane Burnes, a/k/a Jane Leverenz, in the amount of $810,580.38; and against Leva M. Leverenz and Jozie R. Leverenz, jointly and severally, in the amount of $524,754.67, plus interest, costs and disbursements as allowed by the Order for Judgment and Judgment, and subject to redemption by the mortgagors, their personal representatives or assigns, within six (6) months from the date of confirmation of the sheriff’s sale. IF PART OF THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD CONTAINS YOUR HOUSE, YOU MAY DESIGNATE AN AREA AS A HOMESTEAD TO BE SOLD AND REDEEMED SEPARATELY. YOU MAY DESIGNATE THE HOUSE YOU OCCUPY AND ANY AMOUNT OF THE PROPERTY AS A HOMESTEAD. THE DESIGNATED HOMESTEAD PROPERTY MUST CONFORM TO THE LOCAL ZONING ORDINANCES AND BE COMPACT SO THAT IT DOES NOT UNREASONABLY REDUCE THE VALUE OF THE REMAINING PROPERTY. YOU MUST PROVIDE THE PERSON FORECLOSING ON THE PROPERTY, THE SHERIFF, THE COUNTY RECORDER AND/OR THE REGISTRAR OF TITLES WITH A COPY OF THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE HOMESTEAD YOU HAVE DESIGNATED BY TEN BUSINESS DAYS BEFORE THE DATE THE PROPERTY IS TO BE SOLD. PINE COUNTY By /s/ Jeff Nelson Jeff Nelson, Sheriff Dated: October 21, 2015 Attorney for Plaintiff: Shawn M. Dunlevy (#123626) Robert R. Kanuit (#0252530) Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A. 302 West Superior Street, Suite 700 Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 725-6841 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26 and December 3, 2015 Case Type: Contract and Mortgage Foreclosure STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 58-CV-09-706 Stearns Bank, N.A., a Minnesota Banking Corporation, Plaintiff, v. Jane A. Burnes-Leverenz aka Jane A. Burnes Leverenz aka Jane A. Burnes aka Jane Leverenz aka Jane Burnes aka Jane A Leverenz, Leva M. Leverenz, Jozie R. Leverenz, and Kevin Hofstad, Defendants. SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that under and by virtue of Order for Judgment and Judgment in the above entitled action dated March 31, 2015, a certified copy of which has been delivered to me, I, the undersigned Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, will sell at public auction, in separate parcels, to the highest bidder, on the 31st day of December, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. in the office of the Pine County Sheriff, Pine County Courthouse, Room 100, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, MN 55063, the real estate located in Pine County, Minnesota, described as: Lot 16, of Auditor’s Subdivision of Government Lot 2, Section 22, Township 39 North, Range 21 West, Pine County, Minnesota. (Property address: 17660 Edgewater Road NE, Pine City, MN 55063; PID 280395000) AND All that part of Government Lot 2, in Section 22, Township 39, Range 21, Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at an iron monument at the southwest corner of Lot 9, of Auditor’s Subdivision of said Government Lot 2, and running West on the south line of said Government Lot 2, a distance of 87.8 feet; thence North 12 degrees 20 minutes West 350 feet to point of beginning; thence continuing North 12 degrees 20 minutes West 50 feet; thence East to the Northwest corner of Lot 16, Auditor’s Subdivision of aforesaid Government Lot 2; thence southeasterly 50 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot 16; thence West to the point of beginning, reserving an easement for roadway purposes over the West 30 feet of the above described parcel for the purpose of ingress and egress to the parcels lying North thereof, together with an easement for roadway purposes over a parcel of land 30 feet in width, the westerly line thereof commencing at the Southwest corner of the above described premises, thence

South 12 degrees 20 minutes East to the South line of said Government Lot 2. (Property address: none; PID 280330000) AND That part of Government Lot 2; Section 22, Township 39, Range 21, Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the North Quarter corner of said Section 22, Township 39, Range 21; thence on an assumed bearing of South 1 degree 19 minutes West along the North-South quarter line of said Section 22, a distance of 609.15 feet; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 30 seconds East a distance of 1111.80 feet; thence South 1 degree 19 minutes West a distance of 322.26 feet to the point of beginning of the property to be described; thence North 1 degree 19 minutes East a distance of 48.89 feet; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 30 seconds East a distance of 176.0 feet to the intersection with Line “A”, described below; thence South 12 degrees 20 minutes East along said Line “A” a distance of 50.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 49 minutes 30 seconds West a distance of 187.8 feet to the point of beginning. AND That part of Government Lot 2, Section 22, Township 39, Range 21, Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the North Quarter corner of said Section 22, Township 39, Range 21; thence on an assumed bearing of South 1 degree 19 minutes West along the North-South Quarter line of said Section 22 a distance of 609.15 feet; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 30 seconds East 1111.80 feet; thence South 1 degree 19 minutes West a distance of 273.37 feet to the point of beginning of the property to be described; thence North 1 degree 19 minutes East a distance of 48.89 feet; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 30 seconds East a distance of 164.2 feet to the intersection with Line “A”, described below; thence South 12 degrees 20 minutes East along said Line “A” a distance of 50.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 49 minutes, 30 seconds West 176.0 feet to the point of beginning. Description of LINE “A”: Commencing at the North Quarter corner of said Section 22; thence on an assumed bearing of South 1 degree 19 minutes West, along the North-South Quarter line of said Section 22, a distance of 609.15 feet; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 30 seconds East a distance of 1221.8 feet to an existing iron monument and the point of beginning of Line “A”; thence South 12 degrees 20 minutes East 800 feet and Line “A” there terminating. (Property address: none; PID 280318000) Said sales will be made to satisfy amounts adjudged and due plaintiff and described in the Order for Judgment and Judgment dated March 31, 2015, against defendants Jane A. Burnes-Leverenz, a/k/a Jane A. Burnes, a/k/a Jane A. Burnes Leverenz, a/k/a Jane A. Leverenz, a/k/a Jane Burnes, a/k/a Jane Leverenz, in the amount of $810,580.38; and against Leva M. Leverenz and Jozie R. Leverenz, jointly and severally, in the amount of $524,754.67, plus interest, costs and disbursements as allowed by the Order for Judgment and Judgment, and subject to redemption by the mortgagors, their personal representatives or assigns, within six (6) months from the date of confirmation of the sheriff’s sale. The sale does not include any interest of Jane A. Burnes-Leverenz, a/k/a Jane A. Burnes, a/k/a Jane A. Burnes Leverenz, a/k/a Jane A. Leverenz, a/k/a Jane Burnes, a/k/a Jane Leverenz, in any real estate therein. IF PART OF THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD CONTAINS YOUR HOUSE, YOU MAY DESIGNATE AN AREA AS A HOMESTEAD TO BE SOLD AND REDEEMED SEPARATELY. YOU MAY DESIGNATE THE HOUSE YOU OCCUPY AND ANY AMOUNT OF THE PROPERTY AS A HOMESTEAD. THE DESIGNATED HOMESTEAD PROPERTY MUST CONFORM TO THE LOCAL ZONING ORDINANCES AND BE COMPACT SO THAT IT DOES NOT UNREASONABLY REDUCE THE VALUE OF THE REMAINING PROPERTY. YOU MUST PROVIDE THE PERSON FORECLOSING ON THE PROPERTY, THE SHERIFF, THE COUNTY RECORDER AND/OR THE REGISTRAR OF TITLES WITH A COPY OF THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE HOMESTEAD YOU HAVE DESIGNATED BY TEN BUSINESS DAYS BEFORE THE DATE THE PROPERTY IS TO BE SOLD. PINE COUNTY By /s/ Jeff Nelson Jeff Nelson, Sheriff

Dated: October 21, 2015 Attorney for Plaintiff: Shawn M. Dunlevy (#123626) Robert R. Kanuit (#0252530) Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A. 302 West Superior Street, Suite 700 Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 725-6841 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26 and December 3, 2015 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTIFICATION OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the mortgage dated October 18, 2007, executed by Jennifer Walz-Malone fka Jennifer K. Walz and Jason Malone, married as husband and wife, as mortgagors, to TCF National Bank, a national banking association, as mortgagee, recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Pine County, Minnesota, on November 2, 2007, as Document No. A468625, which mortgage conveyed and mortgaged the following described property, situated in the County of Pine and State of Minnesota, which property has a street address of 905 3rd Avenue Southwest, Pine City, Minnesota 55063, and tax identification number 425100000: The Easterly 75 feet of Lots Seven (7), Eight (8) and Nine (9), Block Fifteen (15) in the Original Townsite of Pine City, less the following described parcel: The Northerly 45 feet of the East 75 feet of Lot Nine (9), Block Fifteen (15), Original Townsite of Pine City, Pine County, Minnesota That the original principal amount secured by said mortgage was $172,912.00; that there has been compliance with any condition precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by said mortgage and foreclosure of said mortgage required by said mortgage, any note secured thereby, or any statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt remaining secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there is claimed to be due upon said mortgage and is due thereon at the date of this notice, the sum of $197,201.08 in principal and interest. That by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the said mortgage will be foreclosed by the sale of the above described premises with appurtenances, which said sale will be made by the Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, at the Sheriff’s office in the Law Enforcement Center, 635 Northridge Drive Northwest, Pine City, Minnesota, on December 17, 2015, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at public auction to the highest bidder, to pay the amount then due on said mortgage, together with the costs of foreclosure, including attorneys’ fees as allowed by law, in accordance with the provisions of said mortgage. The time allowed by law for redemption by the mortgagors, their personal representatives or assigns, is six (6) months from the date of said sale. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: Jason Malone THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on June 17, 2016, unless the foreclosure is postponed pursuant to Minn. Stat. §580.07, or the redemption period is reduced to five (5) weeks under Minn. Stat. §582.032. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT BY A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED: October 29, 2015 TCF National Bank FOLEY & MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P. By: Karl K. Heinzerling Atty. No. 142475 Attorneys for Mortgagee 250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 1200 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 Published in the Pine City

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Pioneer on October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26 and December 3, 2015 ORDER FOR REMOVAL OF ILLEGAL STRUCTURE In the matter of illegal structure located at 314 Main Street South, in the City of Henriette, and legally described as: Section 17, Township 39, Range 22, Townsite of Cornell, All of block 11. Owned by Jeremy P. Monson, 15 5th Avenue SE, Henriette, MN 55036 (mailing address) WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statues, Section 463.15 through 463.26, the City Council of the City Henriette, having duly considered the matter, finds the above described structure to be illegal for the following reasons: 1. Minnesota Statute 463.15 Subd 3 defines a hazardous building or hazardous property as “any building or property, which because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, physical damage, unsanitary conditions, or abandonment constitutes a fire hazard or hazard to public safety or health”; and the following City Code Violations: 2. Paragraph III, Nuisance In Fact (A) 1. Do not conform to the requirements of the Vehicle Code of the State of Minnesota. 2. Are in an unsanitary condition or have an exterior in bad repair. 4. Do not have adequate sewage facilities, plumbing, electrical and heating as by the City Council in accordance with regulations. 3. Paragraph VI, Development Standards: Section 2, Land use requirements. 1. As of the effective date of this ordinance, all land development activity shall require a land use permit issued by the City of Henriette. 2. No structure shall be constructed or enlarged, or land shall be used, for any purpose or in any manner which is not in conformity and compliance with the provisions of this ordinance. 3. All Parcels or Lots shall have adequate road frontage to public street or road by easement or other rights of ingress and egress, or have frontage abutting onto an existing publicly maintained road or street. 4. Land development activity shall mean any new construction or the location of a structure or structures, an addition, or additions or an enlargement of any existing structure or structures, or any other activity which results in a permanent alteration of the landscape by construction or location of a structure which includes grading, filling and/or excavation activities to prepare a site for structural development. 5. Land Suitability, all land development activity in the City permitted following the effective date of this Ordinance shall be suitable for the intended purpose, be carried out on a lot or parcel of adequate size with a minimum of 9,600 square feet, and with sufficient buildable area to reasonably accommodate the intended activity. 6. Location of structures, all development and accessory structure activity within the City shall maintain reasonable setback from property lines to maintain separation of land uses, separation of principle structures, and separation of accessory structures from property lines. 7. Commercial/ Industrial, there shall be adequate parking, reasonable and safe access to a street or road, and the parcel or lot shall be adequate to accommodate the activities intended. 8. Whether similarly permitted commercial land uses exist within reason of Henriette, which would infiuence the need for establishing the commercial land use activity in the City, shall be a consideration. Section 3, Land use permitted and permits. All land uses proposed to be contracted or located within the City of Henriette are identified herein as conditional use, and application must be made for a land use permit from the city, conditional uses are identified as all land uses reflected in section 2, paragraph 3 above, or land uses proposed to be constructed or located within the City of Henriette. Section 4, Habitation Standards. 1. All structures intended for permanent human occupancy, or commercial/industrial use, shall be connected to the City Sewer System. 2. All structures intended for permanent or temporary habitation shall meet minimum habitation standards including access to a potable water supply, well or city water system, an on-site sewage treatment system of the city, and reasonable barriers to protect inhabitants for weather conditions and elements. 3. All modular homes, trailer homes, prefabricated homes and/or double-wide homes shall meet minimum construction standards as defined by the Minnesota Department of Housing and Urban Development, certified as meeting HUD construction standards. Peaked shingled roofs shall be required at no less than 22 foot

pitch. 4. All modular homes, trailer homes, prefabricated homes and/ or double-wide homes intended as permanent dwelling, business or for other year-round use, shall be situated on a 1. Concrete slab, or 2. Foundation, or 3. Situated on footings established below the frost level. Such homes shall be anchored in concrete. 4. Paragraph VII, Establishing sewer use regulations. 3. The owner of all houses, buildings, or properties used for Human Occupancy, Commercial or other purposes from which wastewater is discharged, and which is situated within the City and adjacent to any street, alley or right-of-way in which there is now located or may in the future be located. A Public Sanitary Sewer of the City shall be required. 4. To apply for a Sewer Permit at the time of requesting a building permit. At the owners expense to install a service connection by a licensed plumber to the public sewer in accordance with the State of Minnesota and with Provisions in this Ordinance, provided said Public Sewer is within 300 feet of the structure generating the wastewater. 5. You are in violation of Minnesota Statute 463 and the City of Henriette Ordinance of Nuisance due to the following hazardous conditions and or blight or nuisance conditions on your property: No residential application has been obtained; no building permit has been obtained; no sewer permit has been obtained and no hook up has been made; your structure is not to code as no setback verification has been received; no certificate of occupancy has been obtained and structure hasn’t been declared fit for human occupancy; structure does not have appropriate or approved foundation; shingled roof does not meet the 22 foot pitch requirement; and siding needs to be replaced or repaired due to inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, and physical damage. WHEREAS, pursuant to the foregoing findings of fact and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, the Henriette City Council hereby orders the owner of record to remove said structure or bring said structure into compliance by completing the tasks as outlined above. WHEREAS, the Henriette City Council further orders that unless action is taken, or an answer is served upon the City of Henriette within twenty (20) days from the date of service of this order, a motion for summary enforcement of this order will be made to the District Court of Pine County, Minnesota. WHEREAS, the Henriette City Council further orders that if the City is compelled to take further action herein, all necessary costs expended by the City will be assessed against the real estate concerned and will be collected in accordance with Minnesota Statutes section 463.21, 429.021, or may be recovered by obtaining a judgment against the owner of the real estate on which the building is located or the hazardous conditions exist. WHEREAS, the Mayor, city clerk, city attorney and other officers and employees of the City are authorized to take such action, prepare, sign and serve such papers as necessary to comply with this order and to assess the costs thereof against real estate described for collection along with taxes. Adopted by the Henriette City Council this 14 day of September, 2015 /S/ PAUL VENHUIZEN Mayor, City of Henriette /S/ JANICE KOENIG Clerk, City of Henriette Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2015

NOTICE The Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Pine City has developed its Agency Plan for Fiscal Year 2016 in compliance with the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998. The plan is available for review at the Authority’s Office located at 905 7th Street SW, Pine City, MN 55063. The Authority’s hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 1:00pm. In addition, a public hearing will be held on Dec. 16, 2015 at the Authority’s office at 9:00am. Everyone is invited to attend. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 29, 2015

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NOTICE The Pine County Agricultural Society will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, November 4th at 7:00 p.m. at the Fair Grounds in Pine City. The annual report will be presented and an election to the board will be held. The following members’ terms are up in 2015: Dave Deutschlander, Stephen Hallan, Pete Leibel, Jason Skluzacek, Terry Bombard, Brent Thompson Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 29, 2015 SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE CITY OF ROCK CREEK October 1, 2015 Mayor Stevens called the Rock Creek City Council meeting to order at 7PM. Members present: Skip Stevens, Joe Babolik, Pam Hinze and Craig Saari. Others present: Pine County Attorney Reese Fredrickson, Derek Sachs and Rod Stevens. Saari moved seconded by Hinze to approve the September 3, 2015 minutes as sent. Motion carried all ayes. Hinze moved seconded by Babolik to amend the City Fee schedule by removing the Sewer Compliance Inspection as this is not a city fee. Motion carried all ayes.

OBITUARIES Saari moved seconded by Babolik to hire John Jacobson as a City Maintenance Assistant. Motion passed unanimously. Babolik moved seconded by Hinze to approve the Text Amendment to the C-2 Commercial Scenic By-way District, Subd. 4: Interim Uses. Item C. General equipment, repair and fabrication, sale of steel and welding supplies. Motion carried all ayes. Saari moved seconded by Babolik to approve Interim Use Permit 02-IUP-15 for Derek Sachs. Motion carried all ayes. Hinze motioned seconded by Babolik to approve the bid from Deutschlander Fencing to install fencing with a 20 foot gate, a 4 foot gate and remotes. Motion carried all ayes. Saari motioned seconded by Hinze to appoint Derek Sachs to the Planning Commission. Motion passed all in favor. Saari motioned seconded by Babolik to approve payment of check #’s 13401 – 13433 and e-transfers totaling $33,493.61. Motion passed all in favor. Babolik moved seconded by Hinze to adjourn the Council meeting at 8:53PM. Motion carried with all ayes. Sandra Pangerl City Clerk Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 29, 2015

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Theresa V. Stransky Theresa Viola Stransky passed away Oct. 19, 2015 at the Lakeside Medical Center at the age 92. She was born on April 8, 1923 in Navajo, Montana to Anton and Mary Jane (Griffith) Witte. When Theresa was two years old her family moved to Minnesota, first to St. Paul and then to Beroun. Theresa attended a one room school house until the family moved to Pine City. She graduated from Pine City High School. She loved to tell the story about she and her dog Rover skiing two miles to meet the mailman in a blizzard. The mailman was delivering mail and some groceries. Preparing for the return trip she tied two bags of flour around her neck and she and Rover got back on the skis. All went well until Rover saw a rabbit... he jumped, causing her to lose her balance and fall head first into the snow. Theresa did make it home with the mail and groceries. Rover showed up later. After high school, Theresa, her sister Hattie and some friends moved to the metro area and worked for Montgomery Ward for a number of years. Theresa moved back to Beroun to help her parents on the farm and work at Spies Super Valu. It was at Spies she met Edward Stransky, a confirmed bachelor. Even though Theresa said she did not want to mar-

ry a farmer, she and Edward were married Nov. 9, 1947. Theresa worked early in the morning helping with chores and then making breakfast for their six children. Theresa was an excellent cook, baker and loved to garden. She was also a wonderful seamstress, taking old clothing and making clothes for her children, once staying up all night making a coat, hat and mittens for one of her children from old clothing she had taken apart. She was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church, VFW Auxiliary (for years she called bingo at the fair for the VFW) and the Legion Auxiliary. Theresa enjoyed life, her family and friends and will be deeply missed by all. She is survived by her children: Janet (James) Tidgwell of Pine City, John Stransky of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Gary (Dori) Stransky of Brook Park, Carol Juhl of Pine City, Gordon Stransky of Pine City, 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and sister Hattie Larson of Pine City. She is preceded in death by her husband Edward Stransky, infant son Frankie Stransky, son Robert Stransky, brothers William Witte, Louis Witte and sister Mary Antoinette Witte. Pastor Rob Spahr officiated at a funeral service for Theresa Stransky on Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 at the First Presbyterian Church, Pine City. Music was provided by Glenna Reierson. Casket bearers were Timmy Juhl, Kyle Juhl, Brain Juhl, Dustin Stransky, Nicholas Stransky and Wes Raudabaugh. Interment will take place in Birchwood Cemetery, Pine City. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service – Swanson Chapel, Pine City; www.funeralandcremationservice.com.

THANK YOU

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On Friday, Oct. 16, the Knights of Columbus and VFW hosted a bingo fundraiser on behalf of the Pine City Music Ambassadors, 11 students who will join other Minnesota choir students in July of 2016 to perform in seven European countries. (pictured) Austin Hansmann, Drew Steele, Nicole Peters, Emily Overtoom, Alexis Pankonin, Allie Gossen, Maisie Berg, Leah Toman, Ashli Webster, (not pictured) Taylor Kline and Susie Holt are pumping gas, selling baked goods, working in fair booths, selling t-shirts and stadium chairs and even ticket taking at the MOA to raise funds for the trip and are still looking for more opportunities. To share fundraising ideas, contact Caron Peters, President of the Pine City Music Boosters at caron_peters@msn.com.

PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Oct. 19 - 25 Theft, burglary, vandalism

Oct. 19, 5:47 p.m., report of damage to property, 8th St., Pine City south. Oct. 19, 8:38 p.m., report of theft, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. Oct. 20, 4:16 p.m., report of recovered vehicle, Tunnel Rd., Brook Park Twp. Oct. 21, 8:17 a.m., report of fraud, Lake Mist Dr., Pokegama Twp. west. Oct. 21, 10:16 a.m., report of property damage/ hit and run, 4th St., Pine City south. Oct. 22, 9:25 p.m., report of theft, White Oak Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Oct. 23, 6:34 p.m., report of property damage/hit and run, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. Oct. 24, 10:36 a.m., report of driveoffs, 13th St., Pine City south.

Miscellaneous Oct. 19, 1:59 a.m., report of gas leak in/ out, 2nd St., Pine City north. Oct. 19, 6:40 a.m., report of suspicious activity, Bayside Loop, Pokegama Twp. west. Oct. 19, 11:36 a.m., report of neighbor trouble, 2nd Ave., Pine City south. Oct. 19, 2:33 p.m., report of trespass, Birchview Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Oct. 20, 8:35 a.m., report of physical domestic, Johnson Ave., Pine City south. Oct. 20, 3:10 p.m., report of animal disturbance, St. Croix Rd./Cross Lake Rd., Pine City south.

Oct. 21, 3:44 p.m., report of animal disturbance, 8th St., Pine City south. Oct. 21, 10:33 p.m., report of suspicious activity, Klondike Loop, Pokegama Twp. west. Oct. 22, 10:42 a.m., report of disturbance, Tigua Rd./Mid River Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Oct. 22, 3:58 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 2nd St., Pine City south. Oct. 23, 11:21 a.m., report of suspicious activity, Lakeview Heights Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Oct. 24, 12:11 a.m., report of animal disturbance, 8th Ave., Pine City south. Oct. 24, 11:15 a.m., report of loud music, Main St., Pine City south. Oct. 24, 11:08 p.m., report of assault, Brook Park Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Oct. 25, 3:09 p.m., report of trespass, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. Oct. 25, 4:21 p.m., report of harassment, Keystone Ave., Rock Creek west. Oct. 25, 4:34 p.m., report of unwanted person, 3rd Ave., Pine City south.

Fires and accidents Oct. 22, 12:40 p.m., report of smoke odor/area, Airport Rd./Airwaves Rd., Pine City north. Oct. 22, 7:34 p.m., report of vehicle ﬁre, I-35, Rock Creek west. Oct. 23, 3:24 p.m., report of structure ﬁre, Hawk Ridge Rd., Pokegama

Twp. west. Oct. 24, 12:40 p.m., report of personal injury, St. Croix Rd./Milkyway Ln., Pine City Twp. west.

Jail roster Oct. 19, Joshua James Kenney, warrant, remand-bail, thefttake/drive motor vehicle- no ... disorderly conduct- offensive/abusiv... traffic- reckless driving, driving after revocation. Oct. 19, Tonya Lyn Beatrice St. John, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, assault- 2nd degree- dangerous weapon- other weap...; remandother authority, fugitive from justice from other st...; remand-bail, thefttake/use/transfer movable pro... Oct. 19, Luke Clare Anderson, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degree- poss...; probable cause, remand-other authority, fugitive from justice from other... Released Oct. 21. Oct. 19, Gerald Edward Bolster, hold for other agency, theft- by swindle or trick- $501 to... Released Oct. 20. Oct. 19, Eugene Thomas Roatch, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, thefttake/use/transfer movable...; probable cause, remand-other authority, fugitive from justice from other... Released Oct. 20. Oct. 19, Brandon James Lawson, Pine County warrant, theft- obtain services- no payment, Released Oct. 19. Oct. 20, Vernon Robert Sullivan Jr.,

hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degree- poss... Released Oct. 21. Oct. 20, Christian Patrick Flaherty, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, theft- $500 or less- M...; probable cause, weapon- reckless use- dangerous weapon...; assaultdomestic assault- misd., terrorist threats reckless ... Released Oct. 22. Oct. 20, Ernest Benito Sylvis, probation violation, under sentence, traffic- driver’s licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public safety, DUI- 2nd degree- GM. Oct. 20, Dean Allen Dehnel, warrant, hold for other agency, disorderly conduct- brawling or ﬁ...; under sentence, Pine County warrant, trespassing- building or dwelling... Released Oct. 23. Oct. 20, Tracy Anne Topolnicki, under sentence, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree- alcohol conc over... Released Oct. 23. Oct. 21, David Charles David, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-RPR, assaultdomestic assaultdomestic assault- misd. Released Oct. 22. Oct. 21, David William Brown, warrant, Pine County warrant, under sentence, ﬂeeing police officer motor v...; hold for other agency, drugs5th degree- poss... thefttake/use/ transfer movable ... burglary- 2nd degreeres- forced- unknown... vehicletheft- $1001 or greater- F... Released Oct. 23. Oct. 21, Myron Jay Benjamin Jr., war-

rant, remand-hold, drugs- 4th degree- sell- schedule 1,2,3 bu... Oct. 21, Joshua Robin Smith, hold for other agency, assault- 3rd degreesubstantial bodily harm. Oct. 22, Daniel Richard Fore, Pine County warrant, nonsupport of spouse or child- for... Released Oct. 22. Oct. 22, Jesse Leroy Boster, warrant, remand-hold, burglary- 2nd degreeres- no force- unknown... stolen property- poss- other property- $501-$2... thefttake/drive motor vehicle- no ... Oct. 22, William Gary Gilbert, under sentence, traffic- driver’s licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Oct. 22, Duke Allen Krone, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, criminal sexual conduct- registration of predatory offen... Oct. 22, Jesse Trevor Hamilton, hold for other agency, govt- contempt of court fe... Released Oct. 23. Oct. 23, Jason Allen Rainey, warrant, probation/parole violation, disturbharassment or stalking-GM. Oct. 24, Alisha Marie Ammerman, hold for other agency, probation violation-M... Released Oct. 24. Oct. 25, Joshua Lee Pantlin, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, stolen property- poss- veh- unk amt...

There have been 1,587 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2015.

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368 APPLIANCES GAS POWERED LEAF BLOWER. $65. Call John, 715-7552621

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PHASE: A community where compassion, expertise and opportunity merge to create a world of discovery and success. Visit www.pinehab.org for an online application Walk-ins welcome at either location 106 Main -Sandstone 23385 Freeway Blvd.-Pine City jlamere@pinehab.org 320-245-2246 P.O. Box 126 Sandstone, MN 55072

Perioperative RN Part time - 0.5 FTE (40 hours a pay period). Monday - Friday, mostly daytime hours, dependent on department needs; Monday - Thursday weeknights on call; Friday - Monday mornings on call; holiday call rotation. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. 3 to 5 years of O.R. experience. BLS and ACLS certifications are required. PALS and Neonatal certifications within the first 6 months of employment.

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For Rent Pine City 2 BR lower level single family home w/washer & dryer $775 utilities included,off street parking, no smoking, no pets (612)5810075

FT & PT Press Operator Positions

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COLD STORAGE BUILDING 48’ x 120’ $500 per month Pine City

320-629-3303 Knife Lake Storage Units available now. Also offering outside storage and shrink wrapping. 320-364-0180

455 RENTALS WANTED Wanted to rent cropland for 2016 J.M.Peterson Farms Pine City, Mn 320-224-9956-Jeff 320-237-1029-Jacob 320-629-6605-office EXCESS BAGGAGE WEIGHING YOU DOWN? Placing a classiﬁed ad is an easy and affordable way to advertise your unwanted items to hundreds of potential buyers. Contact us today and start turning the stuff you don’t want into something you do want: CASH! Advertiser 320-629-6771 or www.pinecitymn.com

D&N Trucking is looking for FT OTR drivers with 2 years verifiable exp., 23 years of age and a satisfactory MVR. We have FL and West runs, 8-10 days out with 3-4 days off; Midwest Runs, 3-4 days out and 2-3 days off and part-time available. Benefits, Paid Vacation, and Bonus available. Please call Jamie or Jeff at 763-389-4816 or 800-247-3851. www.dntruck.com

Plastech Corporation, a custom injection molding facility located in Rush City, MN, is looking to fill a number of positions. With many schedules to choose from, we have openings available to fit everyone’s needs. PT Weekend Shifts: A Shift – Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 3:00 pm B Shift – Saturday & Sunday 3:00pm – 11:00pm C Shift – Friday & Saturday 11:00pm – 7:00am Weekly Shifts A Shift – Monday-Friday 7:00am- 3:00pm B Shift Monday – Friday 3:00pm – 11:00pm C Shift Sunday – Thursday 11:00pm – 7:00 am Our Rotating 6/3 Schedule 3 days off for every 6 days of work Same hours as listed under the Weekly Shifts In addition; for FT employees, we offer excellent benefits including, employee group health insurance, life, short term disability, 401(k) and paid time off. Prior injection molding experience is not required. Please apply in person Mon. – Fri. 8am-4pm Or online at careers.frandsencorporation.com Or by email at hr@frandsencorporation.com Plastech Corporation 920 Frandsen Ave S Rush City, MN 55069 Equal Opportunity Employer

Applications now being accepted for:

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We are looking for energetic, positive, outgoing, self-motivated individuals. See Facebook or Minnesota Jobs for more details.

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For Rent Hinckley/Brook Park 2 bedroom farm house with 10 acres, washer, dryer, $950 utilities not included, garage space, no smoking, no pets (612)581-0075

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Area Certiﬁcation Specialist! Are you active in the Ag community? Do you like working with farmers? Come join our growing team as an Area Certiﬁcation Specialist!

This is a new full-time position with the Carlton Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)! The Area Certification Specialist will lead promotion, implementation, and reporting for the MN Agriculture Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) throughout the Northeast area of the state. The position works directly with landowners throughout the area and through local SWCD offices. The goal of this position is assisting agriculture producers in becoming water quality certified through the MDA program, and training local SWCD staff in the certification process. The Area Certification Specialist position must be able to work independently with occasional supervision of the SWCD Manager and direction from MDA program managers. Education: A four year degree in Natural Resources, Biology, Ecological Sciences, Hydrology or closely related fields plus minimum 5 years of experience in related field. Applicable experience may substitute for a 4 year degree. Deadline: Friday, November 6, 2015. Please visit our website at www.carltonswcd.org for a complete job description and application procedures. The Carlton SWCD has been serving private land owners throughout the county since 1961. We offer a friendly working environment with training, opportunities for advancement and full benefits package.

ACCOUNTANT

Frandsen Corporation, is looking for an Accountant with experience in financial statement preparation to join their corporate accounting staff in Rush City. Primary responsibility is preparing monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP. The essential duties of this position include, but are not limited to: calculating month end entries and posting to the general ledger, importing payroll entries, reconciling bank statements, analyzing financial statements and supporting reports for errors, assisting with annual audit, and assisting management with miscellaneous projects and tasks. A two year accounting degree, along with 2 or more years of practical experience in a manufacturing accounting environment is desired. Please send your resume and salary history to: Frandsen Corporation c/o Plastech Corporation Attn: HR 920 Frandsen Ave S Rush City, MN 55069 Or email: hr@plastechcorporation.com Equal Opportunity Employer

Volunteer, Compensation Provided The Region 7E Adult Mental Health Initiative Governing Board is looking for an Ex-Officio Consumer/Family Member Representative (ECMR) who has knowledge of local community resources with an interest in the development and advocacy of local mental health services. This individual will, for a two year term: • Attend monthly, bi-monthly and special meetings. • Carry out policies and procedures. • Focus on the long-range vision and strategic plans. • Give recommendations on matters related to Mental Health Services. • Provide reports of unmet community mental health needs. Mileage reimbursement and daily per diem compensated. To apply, choose one option below to receive the application form: • Obtain an application from your County Office • Email your request to: linda@linwoodgroupmeetings.com. • Leave a message with your name and mailing address at 651462-4645 to have one mailed to you. Submit your completed application by Nov. 30, 2015 to the following address. You will be contacted by the Interview Committee to schedule an interview. Mail to: Linda Hurtley R7E AMHI c/o Linwood Group Meetings PO Box 372 Wyoming MN 55092

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Certified Surgical Technician Full time - 1.0 FTE (80 hours a pay period). Monday - Friday, mostly day hours; dependent on department staffing needs. Monday - Thursday week night call. Friday - Monday morning weekend call. Holiday call on rotation. High school graduate or equivalent. Graduate of approved Surgical Technician program. One year experience in Operating Room within the last five years. Certification from an approved O.R.T. program. BLS certification.

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No place like home Pine City teacher Kyle Allen enjoyed his summer break “stay-cation” with his Pioneer and some hammock-time in his own back yard.

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John and Karen Jacobson (right), along with friends Mike and Patrice Palmer and their daughter Shauna, paused with their Pioneer in front of the New River Gorge Bridge while vacationing in West Virginia.

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Across the pond, to the goose pond

(above) Jerry and Anke Watercott celebrate Oktoberfest in Mannheim, Germany with their Pine City Pioneer in tow. (right) Michael Joneson, Luke Rodgers, Joe Gatzke, Michael Anderson and Benjamin Anderson show off their haul of Snow Geese and Canada Geese they bagged up in the northern part of Saskatchewan, Canada at the end of September.

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AMERICAN LEGION POST #51 Open to the Public IMPORTANT MEMBERSHIP MEETING NOTICE American Legion Post 51 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 51 The November Legion Post 51 Board meeting date has been changed to: Monday, November 9, 2015 at 5:30pm The November Legion Post 51 Membership meeting date has been changed to: Monday, November 9, 2015 at 7pm The November Auxiliary Post 51 Membership meeting date has been changed to: Monday, November 9, 2015 at 7pm

This change has been made to accommodate set up for our Veteran’s Day Dinner on November 11.

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Flick the Flu Don’t let your guard down. Get your flu shot today. Protect yourself and your family with the flu vaccine. FirstLight Health System makes it easy to do. Simply stop in during flu clinic hours, no appointment necessary, to get your flu shot. Flu clinics are available in Mora, Pine City and Hinckley. FIRSTLIGHT HEALTH SYSTEM – MORA MORNING 8

Thursday, 11/5

EVENING 4

Noon – 5 p.m.

Tuesday, 11/10 Thursday, 11/19

AFTERNOON

Flu shots from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. 8 a.m. – Noon

FIRSTLIGHT HEALTH SYSTEM – PINE CITY Friday, 10/23

8 a.m. – Noon

Tuesday, 10/27