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Young man shot, killed in Pine City BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

A young Pine City man was shot and killed on Aug. 4, and the alleged shooter is a Pine City teenager. Patrick James Root, 17, has been charged with two felony counts of second degree murder

in the death of Timothy Cary Hughes, 22. According to the statement of probable cause filed in Pine County Court, Pine County dispatchers received word at approximately 4:55 p.m. this past Friday that a shooting had occurred at the Pine Terrace Mobile Home Park in Pine City.

Upon arrival, a Pine County Sheriff’s Office deputy found Hughes outside on the ground and a female on her knees with a t-shirt placed over his neck. The deputy reported that there was a large amount of blood on the man’s neck and shirt. The deputy removed the shirt and found gunshot wounds.

Medical examiners later found that Hughes had received four gunshot wounds: one to the left chin, one to the mid-back, and two to his lower body. The deputy reported that while he was giving Hughes first aid and CPR he heard several people say that Root had been the shooter and left in a

black Pontiac driven by another person. Hughes was pronounced dead at 5:26 p.m. Witnesses said that several shots had been fired. One said that bullets went through a mobile home in the park. SEE SHOOTING, PAGE 15

County closer to appointment of auditor-treasurer BY AILENE CROUP NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Commissioner and Chairman of the Pine County Board, Matt Ludwig said when he was first appointed he would never have thought of taking away residents’ rights to elect officials. Since becoming commissioner, he now understands why this would be an option. Ludwig’s comments, concerning the board’s united decision to take the position off the ballot and appoint that position themselves, were made at the two public hearings held last Tuesday. The first was at the regular monthly meeting held in Askov at 10 a.m. and the second was at a special meeting in Pine City, at 7 p.m. These public hearings are part of the statutory requirements for making the position an appointed one. The county needs a highly technical person to be in charge of the county’s financial and election duties, according to Ludwig. “If someone filed for that office and didn’t have those skills, then what would we do? I look at it right now as a way to protect the county,” he said. The other commissioners explained their reasons for choosing this direction. Commissioner Josh Mohr said there’s a way to reverse the decision. “Later down the line we can change back and I like that,” Mohr said. “We all came to this conclusion at some point,” said Commissioner Steve Hallan. He said every program in the county is audited by several bodies, not just the state. “There’s a lot of external people that look at this. The election thing is sacred to all of us.” Commissioner Steve Chaffee said, “I guess I’m kind of in agreement with you. There’s

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Rocking and rolling at the Pine County Fair Makenna and Grace took the roller coaster’s lead car for a spin around the track at the Pine County Fair this past Sunday. Though Thursday proved to be cold and rainy, good weather graced the other four days of the Fair, and thousands of visitors came out to enjoy the events, rides and exhibits.

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Neighbors, city officials wrangle over Challeen Park BY AILENE CROUP NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Earl Schuler would like to purchase or lease the piece of city property known as Challeen Park, which he has been using for the last 39 years. The park, which is located between his property and the Snake River, gives him access to the river. He made his plea to Pine City Council at last week’s regular meeting after receiving notice to vacate the property. Schuler said he received a letter from the city on June 10 saying he was in violation, essentially “a squatter,” he told the council. The letter stated he had seven days to comply by removing a dock, boat and boat lift. Holly and Brian Wilson, Schuler’s neighbors, have a similar situation and also received notice they were in violation and were asked to remove a trailer, tent and dock from Challeen Park. “We’re just here to get permission to use this property. We’re not looking to build structures. We have a roll-in dock,” Brian Wilson said. Both Schuler and Wilson sent formal requests, on July 25, 2017, for permission to use the Challeen Park property. Schuler explained that in 1978, he purchased Lots 1, 2 and 3. He said he was aware he wouldn’t be able to purchase government Lot 5, the city lot in question. He gave additional background information about the lot and how it was given to the city by the state in 1960. He asked the city for a quit claim on the lot in 1980. The city took the request under advisement and the city responded by giving the Schulers some footage where the two lots meet. “You’re both in violation of state law with docks and

boats there,” said Councilman Brian Scholin. He told the council he had spent some time with Schuler looking at his property.` City Administrator Ken Cammilleri said he had been in touch with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to ask if there is a legal issue with the current use or sale of the land. Mayor Carl Pederson said he thought there was some reluctance by the council to sell the lot. He was also concerned about the city’s liability with a dock out in the river. In the event the DNR would approve the transfer and/or use of the property, Schuler asked if the council would sell it or give it to him. Scholin said the city would not give them the property. The land would be sold at market value. “I did tell you I would not in any way be in favor of selling it,” he added. “It could be a 4-1 vote,” Schuler said. Holly Wilson asked, “Why now?” Cammilleri said, “I believe I explained that we’ve had challenges about the city maintaining property it owns,” adding that Schuler and Wilson were welcome to use the property. “If we had owned it for 40 years, there would have been a lot of taxes on that,” Schuler said. With Schuler’s request to lease, rent or purchase the whole lot, Cammilleri asked if Schuler wanted to exclude the public from using the land. He said he would have to consult the city attorney for an opinion about exclusive use of the property. Cammilleri said he would extend the compliance date and look at leasing until the city receives a reply from the DNR.

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Fair fun for all ages (Above) A young 4-Her looks after his prize animals in the cattle barn. (Right) Kids and adults thrilled to gravity-defying rides on the Midway.

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These three adventurers made the most of a Midway mud puddle on a soggy Thursday afternoon at the Pine County Fair.

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Sunshine and temperate temperatures welcomed visitors to the 125th Pine County Fair on Friday and Saturday.

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‘Cool Animals of the North’ MN Zoomobile program

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On Thursday, Aug. 10 the Minnesota Zoomobile is bringing its “Cool Animals of the North” program to the Pine City library at 10:30 a.m. and the Rush City library at 1:30 p.m. Open to all ages, experience a variety of live animals native to Minnesota and learn about ecological concepts unique to this state. Free tickets for the Pine City event are required due to space limitations. For more information visit ecrlib.org or stop by the library.

Mora’s Music in the Park The City of Mora’s Music In The Park summer concert series will feature the polka sounds of the Chmielewski Funtime Band at a free concert at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10 in the gazebo of Library Park in downtown Mora. For more information visit www.ci.mora. mn.us.

AUG. 11 PCftA Gallery exhibit Pine Center for the Arts’ next gallery exhibit, set to open on Friday, Aug. 11, will feature the human geography-themed works of Jeannine Spooner Kitzhaber and mother-daughter paintings of Amber Shuey. A gallery opening reception with refreshments will take place from 4-7 p.m. For more information contact PCftA by email at info@pinecenter.org or leave a message at 320-629-4924.

AUG. 11 & 12 Quarry Days celebration in Sandstone Sandstone’s Quarry Days are Friday and Saturday, Aug. 11 at 12 beginning at 10:30 a.m. with a Memorial service at the Veterans War Memorial. The Miss Sandstone Royalty Pageant will take place 6 p.m. at the Band Shell. The Classic Car show is at 5 p.m. Saturday’s Kiddie Parade is at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Quarry Days Parade at 10:30 a.m. There will be music, a pie eating contest, outhouse races, a street dance at 8 p.m. on Sunday, followed by fireworks at Train Park at dusk. For a full schedule of times and events visit sandstone.govoffice.com or find Quarry Days on Facebook.

The 87th annual Sokol Camp Booya & Picnic will be held on Sunday, Aug. 13 at the Sokol Camp on the northeast corner of Cross Lake in Pine City. The event runs from noon to 5 p.m. Food available includes booya (a hearty soup/stew), meatloaf sandwiches, cabbage rolls, Czech sausage, hot dogs and kolacky (Czech pastries). There will be fun and games for children, music, the Czech-Slovaka Folk Dancers in full Czech costume and more. This event is open to the public and free to attend. There will be signs posted in Pine City to guide people to the event. There’s plenty of dock and shoreline space for those arriving by boat, as well.

Stoffel Family Museum The Stoffel Family Memorabilia Museum will welcome visitors from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 13. The museum is located on Emerald Road, one mile south of WCMP and the North West Company Fur Post. For further information call 320-629-3219 or email pixleym@ juno.com.

AUG. 14 Women’s Christian Connection The Women’s Christian Connection invites all ladies on Monday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m., in Tobies’ Big Kettle Room in Hinckley for the program “Duty. Honor. Community.” Special feature guest will be Elliott Golly, a local volunteer firefighter who will share insights that will greatly increase one’s appreciation of dedicated local volunteers. Music guest will be Erich Richter, a teacher at Hinckley-Finlayson High School. Guest speaker will be Patty Blackstad-Parker with the topic, “From Wreckage to Restoration.” Reservations may be made by calling 320-384-6413 or 320-245-2783; walk-ins are also welcome.

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FirstLight Health System is hosting a free community picnic on Tuesday, Aug. 15 from 5-6:30 p.m. at its Pine City Clinic, 1425 Main St. N. There will be free grilled chicken sandwiches, salad, chips, cake and beverages. For information, call 800-245-5671 or visit www.firstlighthealthsystem.org.

AUG. 16 Hwy. 48 improvement meeting The Minnesota Department of Transportation has scheduled a public open house on Wednesday, Aug. 16 at the Hinckley Community Room, 106 1st St. SE, 4 - 6 p.m., to ask questions and learn more about the resurfacing and improvement project of Hwy. 48 that begins Sept. 11. For more information visit www.dot.state.mn.us/d1/projects/hwy48hinckley/; call 800657-3774; or 800-627-3529 (Minnesota relay).

Pine County Genealogical Society The Pine County Genealogical Society will present a program by Steven Keillor on Minnesota’s 23rd Governor, Hjalmar Petersen from Askov, at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16 at the Pine County Historical Museum at Askov. A short business meeting will be held at 12:45 p.m. The public is welcome at noon for Dutch lunch followed by the short meeting and feature program. Email lynquilt@msn. com with any questions.

from 4:30 to 7 p.m. In addition to all-you-care-to-eat corn on the cob, there will also be pork chops, pasta salad and hot dogs. Tickets are available at Cabin Coffees, the Flower Box and the church office. Call 320-629-3683 for more information.

AUG. 21 - 22 MBC blood drives in Hinckley and Pine City There will be Memorial Blood Centers blood drives on Monday, Aug. 21, 2:30 - 6 p.m., at Daggett’s IGA in Hinckley, and on Tuesday, Aug. 22, from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Wal-Mart, Pine City. All donors during the month of August will have a chance to win a pair of tickets to one of three events including a Minnesota Vikings game, the Renaissance Festival or the Minnesota State Fair. For more information or to sign up to donate, call 1-888-GIVE-BLD or visit www. MBC.org.

AUG. 22 Library Lego Club in Hinckley Kids in grades 1-6 are invited to Lego Club at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22 at the Hinckley Public Library. The kids’ creations will be displayed in the library for one week. Legos will be supplied by the library, so leave personal Legos at home. For more information, call the library at 320-384-6351 (ask for the Hinckley branch), drop by the library at 106 First St. SE, or visit www.ecrlib.org.

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Duck banding at Crex Those ages 8 and up are invited to help capture, band and release local ducks at Crex Meadows in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, on Friday, Aug. 18 from 6-8 p.m. Beginning at the visitor center, participants will receive instructions, then carpool to the banding site. Preregistration is required and space is limited; visit www.crexmeadows.org.

The City of Mora’s Music In The Park summer concert series will feature the instrumental rock stylings of Nolan James at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24 in the gazebo of Library Park in downtown Mora. For more information visit www.ci.mora. mn.us.

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Crex Camp for Kids

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From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14 through Thursday, Aug. 17, children from ages 8-15 are invited to Crex Meadows day camp in Grantsburg, Wisconsin to explore the habitats and species found at Crex. Preregistration is required; visit www. crexmeadows.org to learn more.

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Northern Hollow Winery Artfest On Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 12 and 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the public is invited to Northern Hollow Winery’s 2017 Art Festival. There will be live music, wood fired pizzas, wine, sangrias and more. The winery is located at 6916 Canary Road, Grasston. For more information call 320-266-8691 or email Jimt@ northernhollowwinery.com.

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Summer Preschool Storytime Children ages 3 to 5 and their siblings are invited to the Rush City Public Library on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 4 p.m., for “Explore MN!” themed stories, songs and more at Summer Preschool Storytime. This free activity is part of the library system’s summer reading program. Visit www. ecrlib.org for more information.

Red Cross blood drive An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Friday, Aug. 18, at Anytime Fitness, Pine City, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In appreciation for helping to save lives, those who come to donate blood or platelets with the Red Cross in August will be emailed a $5 Target eGiftCart. For an appointment to donate, call the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.

AUG. 19 Zion Lutheran 1st annual cornfeed On Saturday, Aug. 19 the public is invited to the Zion Lutheran Church, Pine City, 1st annual fundraiser cornfeed

The Burnett County Fair is Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 24 - 27, in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. The “Ultimate Truck Series” at the grandstand is set for 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25. A tug-of-war happens at the grandstand at noon on Saturday, the parade is at 3:30 p.m., and the demolition derby follows at 7 p.m. On Sunday a car show begins at 9 a.m., followed by a tractor and truck pull at 2 p.m. Friday is “Senior Citizens Day, and Saturday is “Family Fun Day,” with free ice cream cones for the kids while they last. Sunday there’s a craft sale and farmers’ market beginning at 11 a.m. Visit www.grantsburgfair.com for a complete listing of times and events.

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MEETINGS THURSDAY 8/10 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. WINDOW-Domestic abuse support group: 6 p.m., Journey North Church, Pine City NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City Pine City VFW Auxiliary: Pine City, VFW Post #4258 6:30 p.m. SUNDAY 8/13 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. Pine City Civic Center Board: Pine City ALC building, 8 p.m. MONDAY 8/14 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. Pine City School Board: District office at PCHS, 6:30 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church TUESDAY 8/15 Pine County Board: Pine City, Pine County Courthouse, 10 a.m. Pine City VFW: Pine City, VFW Post #4258, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY 8/16 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Al-Anon: 725 2nd Ave. SW, Pine City, 12 p.m., 612-387-6094, David Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine City VFW Hall AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center

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Seeing the Pine County Parade from the inside I have to be honest – I really wasn’t looking forward to walking in the Pine County Parade this past Saturday. It was threatening to throw me off my game. Don’t get me wrong, I love everything about the Pine County Fair. But as we all know, the Fair is a bit of a five-day endurance contest. The food is delicious, and the beer is cold, and there’s fun and friends everywhere you look – but you’ve got to have a survival strategy that works for you if you’re going to see everything you want to see. And on Saturday I’m generally focused on getting decent seats for taking photos at the Derby. I know, only too well, that once the parade is over the great northward migration from the parade route to the Mike fairgrounds takes place, and it’s a battle to get back to the GrandGainor stand before all the seats (and not just the good seats – all the seats) are taken. I’m happy to take parade pictures, but being part of the actual parade sounded like it would be a whole different level of commitment. So when one of our staff members cheerfully announced on Wednesday that we were going to be walking in the Saturday afternoon parade, I hoped they were kidding. They weren’t. Since this was the first year (since I’ve been at the Pine City Pioneer anyway) that we’ve actually been in the parade, we were kind of making it up as we went along. Meliza and Sara in our office did a great job getting ready, loading 1,000 bags of candy (bags courtesy of Chris’ Food Center) and printing hundreds of flyers promoting our latest special (a 15 month subscription for the price of 12 months). Meliza organized a great team of cheerful volunteers (thanks Donna, Jordan, Jaci and baby Remi!) including her daughters Karly (8), MaKayla (6) and Katerina (2). And once we got walking and settled into a groove of who-does-what, it was an awful lot of fun. MaKayla and Katerina were driving a little battery-powered car and handing out flyers, and not only were they adorable, but they did a darn good job. Friends and folks we know were saying hi and joking with us from the sidelines. We tried not to get in the way of any of the groups or floats moving past us as we slowly wound our way up Main Street. And then, like so many good things in life, before we knew it, it was over. And we were done early enough to make it to the Grandstand for the Derby. So thanks again to everyone who put in hours of work to make the Pine County Parade so great, and who helped the Pine City Pioneer be part of it. Here’s hoping you all had a wonderful time at our 125th Pine County Fair.

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Guest books = nostalgic memories It’s my understanding a new TV series, The Guest Book, premieres in August, focusing on wacky lodgers who check in and out of a mountain cabin bed and breakf fast. Reading a about it prompte ed me to sit d down with my o own guest books a and do some r reminiscing. My mom gifte me with my ed first guest book i 1972, and I in w was hooked. W heneve r y you entertain g guests, invite or not, have ed t them sign the g guest book. They a are available f for purchase a party stores at a and stationery s stores such as Hallmark (I wish our local Dollar Tree carried them). Some guests simply sign their name. Others

make comments, and still others (like my granddaughter) fill a page about the events of the visit. Another granddaughter embellishes her signature with a heart, which shows she loves me. My daughter often brought college students home with her for a weekend in the country, among them students from foreign countries. An entry in November 1980, from two such students, Sven from Germany and Fekri from Tunisia, reminded me of the Thanksgiving gathering when they played a table game with our kids. One of the guests began using an English cuss word, not knowing what it meant. My daughter frantically hushed him, but he couldn’t figure out what the fuss was about. The Tunisian signed the guest book in Arabic, as well as English. Another very special signature is that of Claude Magnollay, our foreign exchange student from Switzerland in 1974. Many signatures are those of people who have passed on, which bring a tear to the eye—Mama, Daddy, Sister, and many friends

and relatives. As my sister aged, her hands trembled, and her once graceful signature became almost illegible. Great-granddaughter Melissa drew stick people on one page, representing her grandparents and parents, then autographed it with her name. There was the infamous July 4 reunion of my late husband’s family, hosted at our new home in 1995, when 92 relatives signed the guest book. When it rained, all 92 crowded into the house. But we survived. Guests in our homes enrich our lives, and I think of them as a blessing upon a house. When we ask them to sign, it shows we value their presence and want to remember them. I enjoy reading through all my guest books and remembering the many special people who have come in and out of my life over the years, the special events, the laughter, the tears. If my sight ever fails me, my daughter has promised to read my guest books to me. You don’t have to run a bed and breakfast to have a guest book.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A great fair in a busy town To the Editor: Now that the Pine County Fair is over, and the thousands of spectators that enjoyed all the fair activities and those that watched the parade, have gone home. The kids are experiencing

their sugar rush from the tons of candy tossed by the participants. It was quite a week. It is good to sit back and appreciate all the good events of the fair week. One thing I notice is that the weather is changing. Only a very few weeks ago it was very hot and our days were

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much longer. It is amazing how fast our seasons change. Even though the thermometer said 80 degrees at the fair, that cool breeze made it feel comfortable. The events in Pine City do not stop after the fair. The Fur Post will have their fall event. The theater productions by the Heritage Players and Pine

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Ask a Trooper: Keeping Minnesota agriculture and rural communities strong Reading between the lines For Minnesota farmers, it’s striking how much has changed in the past year. Our country has a new President, a new Agriculture Secretary, and a new direction on a lot of policies that affect our farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. But one thing hasn’t changed. Agriculture remains critically important to Minnesota’s economy and its way of life. With one in five jobs tied to farming, our state’s future prosperity depends upon our producers doing what they do best: feeding our nation and the world. When Minnesota farmers succeed, the economic benefits ripple across our state, boosting our rural communities and our large cities alike. MAINTAINING A STRONG FARM SAFETY NET We all know that the best farm policy is ensuring farmers get a good price for what they produce. But with farm income dropping 56 percent since 2013, it’s important to our nation’s food security that we maintain a strong farm safety net. As we begin work on the next Farm Bill, I’m committed to giving farmers the tools they need to thrive in good times and to get through the difficult times when prices are low. That’s why I pushed back hard when President Trump recently proposed more than $230 billion in Farm Bill cuts, including $29 billion in cuts to the crop insurance program, which farmers depend upon when commodity prices are low. In recent meetings with Minnesota farmers and farm leaders, I’ve heard firsthand how

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The Pine County Parade was held Saturday, August 5 and we welcomed 93 units to participate in the parade. The Chamber was pleased with the support from local organizations and businesses that provide funding for the great performing units that participated this year. The tradition of the T-6 Flight Team signals the start to our parade each year and the ﬂyover is a part of the parade that can be enjoyed by all – even those that can’t make the parade in person. If you enjoyed the parade this year….and we certainly hope you did…please take the time to thank the following sponsors for making the Pine County Parade one to remember.

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The Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Outstanding Citizen of the Year. Please submit your nomination in writing by email at info@pinecitychamber.com or by mail: 315 Main Street South, Suite 155, Pine City, MN 55063. Deadline for submission is Thursday, Aug., 31. A nominee should be a resident of Pine City and exhibit qualities that make them deserving of recognition by the community. A recognition banquet in honor of the 2017 Citizen of the Year will be planned for mid-September.

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The Chamber will host the third quarter lunch Networking event for all members on Thursday, Aug. 17 from 12 - 1pm. These monthly networking events are an opportunity to meet other business owners, managers & employees and learn about what other local businesses are doing. This month our guest speaker will be Mayor of Pine City, Carl Pederson. The cost will be $10 per person to cover lunch expense. Advance registration for this event is REQUIRED by calling the Chamber at 320.322.4040. Online registration and pre-payment by credit card is also available.

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Our annual parade wouldn’t be possible without the work of many volunteers that help organize the event and ensure that it runs smoothly. We want to thank each of themMEMBERS for their time in supporting this great event: Joe Dvorak, TJ Musgrove, Butch Nicoll, Frank Christopherson, ONLYBonnie Menigo, Jeff Menigo, Robert Musgrove, Corey Berube, and Terry Peterson. These volunteers EVENTdo a great job to ensure that our event runs smoothly for so many to enjoy the day. We were also pleased to add a new float entry for the Pine City Chamber to showcase our sponsors. Thank you to Jay Schueller for designing and constructing the float, DrTech & Repair for vinyl letters and to MINPACK for printing of our sponsor logos to be included in the float. We appreciate your talents in making this float possible.

Special thanks also to others that provided services to support this event: Pine County Sheriﬀ’s Department for assistance with traﬃc management for the parade, Pine City Public Works for barricades and supplies, Waste Management for providing trash receptacles throughout the parade route, Frerich’s Nursery for property use and Pine Technical & Community College for facility use. As so many are busy volunteering to make the parade happen, we aren’t able to capture photos of all our favorite units. If you’ve got a great photo from the Pine County Parade, share it with us by posting to our facebook page, or emailing to: info@pinecitychamber.com.

CONTACT US: 320-322-4040 Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce 315 Main Street South, Pine City MN 55063 Regular Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 2:30 pm www.pinecitychamber.com www.facebook.com/pinecitychamber info@pinecitychamber.com

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Food & Nutrition Grand: Micah Overtoom Reserve: Nathanael Moyer

Self Determined Grand: Madison Nelson Reserve: Megan Du Chene

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Beginner Agility Grand: Donald Aasen Reserve: Isabella Olson

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Food Preservation Grand: Ian Du Chene Reserve: Elizabeth Moyer

Shooting Sports Grand: Ashley Golly

Rabbit Grand: Heather Jager Reserve: Heather Jager

Elementary Agility Grand: Haeven Ennen

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Food Revue Grand: Madison Nelson Forestry Grand: Ashley Golly

Creative Arts-Crafts Grand: Madison Nelson Reserve: Gianna Johnson

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Indoor Gardening Grand: Haeven Ennen Reserve: Ashley Nelson

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gram dedicated to helping relieve poverty in the United States. The Black Bottom Band of Pine City, a Dixieland group, took the Open Class field at the Pine County Fair talent show. Brad Mariska of Pine City was pictured playing his trombone. The Minnesota State High School Tennis Coaches Association announced Rick Engelstad of Pine City as the 2007 Class A Boys Tennis Coach of the Year.

25 Years Ago, 1992 Jennifer Hagestuen fought back tears as Nikki Koppen, 1991 Miss Pine City, draped the 1992 queen’s banner around her. Hagestuen received a $1,000 scholarship and her first and second princesses, Jenny Wiener and Michelle Mikyla, each received $500. The oldest tractor at the Pine County Fair for the 100-year anniversary belonged to Karl P. Marquardt. Karl, 85, farmed west of Pine City for many years, but now lives in Minneapolis. The gas powered 1912 Mogul ’45 was quite the machine in its day. The Pine County Nursing service is facing problems recruiting and keeping nurses. The problem is blamed on a low pay scale. Andy Saumer, Pine City, retired after 24 years of service with the U.S. Postal Service. He was a route carrier since 1968. The oldest business in Pine City showed up at the county fair for history day. Mike Sauser brought a sampling of hardware and pictures from the store that has been in his family for over 100 years. Household items from the old days filled Ilene Wimmer’s booth at the Pine County Fair. Most of the clothing, pictures and kitchenware she displayed

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Exciting competitions, thrills on the midway, eye-catching exhibits, fantastic food, the Pine County Fair never fails to please as it did at this 115th annual extravaganza. The U. S. Postal Service is still looking for a site on which to b build a new Pine City P Post Office. The 50th anniverssary of St. Mary’s S School in Pine City iis being celebrated in fine fashion. The back tto the ‘50s theme will sshowcase the school’s h history while providiing fun events for all a ages. Pioneer editor, Cind dy Rolain, said goodb bye after 25 years in h her position to join tthe East Central Ene ergy team as their p public relations repressentative. She will be missed at the newspaper. The Denny Hecker Auto Group’s plan for a new Car City building on Highway 324 to Pine City has been dropped due to Hecker’s pending purchase of the Mullins Chrysler Dodge facility. Pine Technical College recently selected Dr. Dean Masters to serve as the Dean for Academic Affairs. Air Force Master Sgt. Joy Mikyska is retiring from active duty service on Sept. 1. She is the daughter of Richard and Barbara Mikyska of Beroun, and a 1982 graduate of Pine City High. Ashley Kobberdahl, a resident of Brook Park, was recently sworn in as a member of AmeriCorps VISTA, the nearly 40-year-old national service pro-

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5 COUNTY 5800 1 Jeremy Japp • Brook Park • 352.1’ 2 Paul Johnson • Pine City • 324.4’ 3 Warren Zaudtke • Hinckley • 322.2’

SUPER STOCK 6200 1 Bernie Lashinski • Little Falls • 300.3’ 2 Justin Schlegel • Brainerd • 274.8’

5 COUNTY 6500 1 Jeremy Japp • Brook Park • 308.1’ 2 Dan Rydberg • Pine City • 304.4’ 3 Tom Belland • Braham • 292.3’ IMPROVED STOCK 5800 1 Darvin Seahr • Pierz • 307.3’ 2 Amy Vankeuren • Pierz • 302.8’ 3 Brad Thomsen • Pierz • 301.4’ IMPROVED STOCK 6200 1 Brad Thomsen • Pierz • 311.4’ 2 Darvin Seahr • Pierz • 304.0’ 3 Amy Vankeuren • Pierz • 301.7’ PRO STOCK 5800 1 Bradyn Thomsen • Pierz • 314.9’ 2 Dave Vanderweyst • Foley • 313.7’ 3 Justin Schlegel • Brainerd • 294.3’ PRO STOCK 6200 1 Anthony Strempke • Little Falls • 304.3’ 2 Dave Vanderweyst • Foley • 304.3’ 3 Bradyn Thomsen • Pierz • 296.4’

MODIFIED 5800 1 Tim Witucki • Little Falls • 293.8’ 2 Bernie Lashinski • Little Falls • 292.0’ 3 Tim Witucki • Little Falls • 256.3’ MODIFIED 6200 1 Bernie Lashinski • Little Falls • 295.2’ 2 Tim Witucki • Little Falls • 241.8’

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Mike Ovick waves in another driver at the truck pull.

WORK STOCK DIESEL 1 Dillon Hedlund • St. Joseph • 331.1’ 2 Mike Maas • Watkins • 316.9’ 3 Scott Waggoner • Pine City • 300.2’ 2.5 DIESEL 1 Brian Charpentier • City • 288.9’

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CONTRACTORS 1 Justin Jelsing • Mora • 304.9’ Note: The tractor pull scheduled for Thursday night was canceled due to rain.

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The sheer determination shown on this driver’s face was unfortunately not enough to overcome the setback of having his wheel pop off the axle of his truck.

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Tying the knot, demo derby style These Pine County Fair Demolition Derby fans had an extra reason to celebrate on Friday night. Friends and family cheered on Bre Cox and Chad Buirge as they took their wedding vows in the Pine County Fair Grandstand at the edge of the derby pit on the afternoon of Friday, Aug. 4 before the start of the demolition derby. Many thanks to Niki Christenson for providing these photos.

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Bright lights and roaring trucks brought fans into the Grandstand on Wednesday night.

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

Let’s keep ringing those bells BY MARGARET MARTY NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Born and raised in the small Swedish community of Spring Lake, Minnesota, Howard Ledin served in the US Navy from 1943-46 and was stationed for a year on a Landing Ship Tank in the Philippines. He graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1950, thanks to the G.I. Bill. He and his wife Leone raised three children, residing in Hinckley from 1953-59 and in Pine City ever since, where he practiced law. He has been involved in the Masonic Lodge, Lions, VFW, American Legion, and the council of Our Redeemer. An avid golfer, he was on the first Board of Directors of the local golf course and recalls picking rocks on that land when it was being prepared. Howard’s primary volunteering is with the Salvation Army, a world-wide organization based on belief in God and helping the poor with Red Kettle bell-ringing proceeds. “Back in the mid-fifties, a guy dressed like a general came to visit me at my office in Hinckley,” he said. “He asked me to become the chairman of the Salvation Army for Pine County, I agreed to do so.” The Salvation Army fills in the cracks where agencies, such as the government and other charities, can’t provide enough necessary help. “Our budget is completely based on the bell-ringing proceeds, and we can use 88 percent of those funds for Pine County needs,” he said, “I greatly appreciate those who are willing to be bell-ringers in the dead of winter outside Walmart and inside Chris’ Food Center. In 2001 the Salvation Army gave him an award: “Presented to Howard Ledin in grateful appreciation for the distinguished contribution and vigorous support of the ideals manifested in the Salvation Army’s service to God and man.” “I must also give credit to my wife, Leone,” he added. “She has been a wonderful help to me over the years.” Howard’s advice to others, “You are needed! We are always looking for more people to become involved on our board and as bell-ringers.”

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Fair fans enjoy new event center The newly-constructed beer garden/event center at the Pine County Fair – which Fair officials report was constructed at a cost of just over $250,000 – drew in massive crowds throughout the ﬁve-day event. Nightly concerts in the building proved popular, including a visit by the Devon Worley band on Saturday night.

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2017 Pine County Fair Demo Derby was a smash STAFF REPORT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Derby drivers and fans were revved up for the 51st running of the Pine County Fair Demolition Derby. Fine weather and hard-hitting action came together for two nights of top-notch competition on Aug. 4-5.

Friday Night Demo Derby MN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IMPERIALS Trig Lasse Cambridge Dale Smith Pine City Jake Smith Pine City Wyatt Kruse Stanchfield Jerry Lasse Cambridge

1st #54 2nd#37 3rd #55 4th#37 5th #65

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Some hits sent cars out of the mud and into the air at the Friday night demolition derby.

1st #17 2nd#22 3rd#14 4th#51

STOCK CARS Jake Fedder Colby Pavelka Ryan Linnell Josh Fedder

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CHAIN STOCK CARS Josh Moulton Dustin Cyrus Cody Blazek Patrick Allen

Rush City Randall Pine City Pine City

1st #11 2nd #22 3rd #333 4th #86

LITTLE TRUCKS Luke Steele Steffan Hannah Scott Clifford Nate Koch

Brook Park Richfield Grantsburg Mora

1st #49 2nd #10 3rd #22 4th #6

BIG TRUCKS Shane Youngbauer Tyler Pangerl Jake Cornelius Brady Schumacher

Sauk Center Hugo Pine City Pine City

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The mud was ﬂying as truck drivers strove to put a hit on the competition in the Friday night heat.

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HARDEST HIT TROPHY Cole Peterson

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1st #71 2nd#54 3rd #55 4th#17

1st #84 2nd#Y4 3rd#44 4th#24

Saturday Night Demo Derby MN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IMPERIALS Wyatt Kruse Stanchfield Trig Lasse Cambridge Jake Smith Pine City Scott Kruse Stanchfield BUILDERS CLASS CJ Zacharias Lonnie Olson Dustin Fuller Derek Gorman

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Gopher State team: (front row, L-R) Ryan Plasek, Aidan Welch, Cole Waxberg, Bryce Erickson, Luke Wilson, Nick Plasek; (back row, L-R) Coach Ted Hasz, Dillon Petersen, Lamont Sydney, Ryan Prihoda, Mason Charles, Isaiah Hasz, Rylie Cummings, Aidan Palmer, Coach Tyler Mans.

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Finalists in the tournament were (l-r)the team of John Eberhart and Carrie Sell, and the Champion team of Lydia and Jeff Adams.

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CMCBL team: (front row, L-R) Dylan Wasche, Gavin Schueller, Eli Schultz, Caden Fedder, Collin Verret; (middle row, L-R) Brody Clark, Sophie Lahti, Robert Sandell, Colton Blaisdell, DeAndre Sydney; (coaches in back) Doug Schultz, Chad Fedder, Ben Bloomquist, Jeff Lahti

Talented group of 12- and 13-year-olds have a great summer of baseball Look out for the Pine City baseball program in the upcoming years as there is a big group of 12 and 13 year olds with a lot of talent. With numbers enough to run two teams this summer, they had a team in the very competitive Gopher State league at the AA level and a team in the CMCBL league

The 2017 Dad and Daughter Tennis Tournament took place Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Mora Elementary School tennis courts with nine teams participating. Ideal weather conditions allowed players and families to enjoy a great day of tennis. In first and second round matches, victories were claimed by Kevin and Elizabeth Cahill, John Eberhart and Carrie Sell, Mark and

Kaitlyn Jensen, and Jeff and Lydia Adams. In the semifinals, John Eberhart and Carrie Sell claimed a 7-6,6-2 win over the Cahills and the Adams team took a 6-3, 6-3 victory over the Jensens. In consolation matches John Paulson and Angie Kiriago were winners over Tom and Taylor Youngblom 6-2, 6-2 and then lost to Chris and Anna Miller 6-4, 6-3. Jason and Taylor Nor-

by advanced to the consolation finals with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Mark Speldrick and Kelly Villa, then claimed a 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 tie-break win over the Millers. The third place match result was a 6-3, 7-5 win for the Cahills over the Jensens. In the championship match, Jeff and Lydia Adams were victorious over John Eberhart and Carrie Sell with set scores of 6-4, 6-2.

as well. These same players played in a third league in Mora Wednesday mornings and were so successful that they played each other in the championship game. It was a great summer for these kids and there is a bright future for Pine City baseball if they keep working hard at it.

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This season’s fawns are losing their spots, little bucks are growing antlers, and all are getting ready for the cooler weather ahead.

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4-H youth wow judges with grilling skills BY SHIRLEY SCHMIDT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Micah Overtoom, 12, son of local residents Matt and Katy Overtoom, won the first place trophy in the 4-H Grilling Contest at the Pine County Fair. The practice he’s had grilling for his family paid off. This is the third year for this popular new 4-H event. On Friday, Aug. 4, eight inspired young grillers gathered at the Harry Haug Show Arena to prepare the tastiest pork chop to impress four local judges: Joe Sanders, Jacque Collins, Molly Benoit and James Cherewan. Tables and portable gas grills were set up in the judging arena. Each contestant brought favorite herbs, spices, seasonings, rubs, sauces and grilling tools. A raw pork chop was given to each contestant. The grills were fired up and the contestants got busy with their rubs, seasonings and marinades. While the pork chops were grilling, the contestants’ families offered encouragement and support. Meat thermometers tested doneness. Several of the contestants embellished entries with sauces, fruit or herbs and arrayed artfully. Each contestant submitted his or her entry in turn for the four judges to taste and evaluate. Along with contest winner Micah Overtoom, the following youth participated: Daisy Koffler, 15; Ann Holmes, 13; Nathanael Moyer, 15; Abbie Oquist, 16; Michael Durheim, 17; Ayden Arrington, 9; Owen Arrington, 10. None of the contestants went away empty handed. Each received a very nice set of grilling utensils.

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Eight contestants competed in the 4-H Grilling Contest held at the Pine County Fair. Each received a set of grilling utensils. Front row from left: Daisy Koffler, 15; Ann Holmes, 13; Ayden Arrington, 9; Owen Arrington, 10; Abbie Oquist, 16. Back row, from left: Micah Overtoom, 12; Nathanael Moyer, 15; Michael Hurheim, 17.

County fair time is the high point of summer for the farm family, especially those that include 4-H members. Everyone gets involved. There’re animals to select, feed and train; gardens to plant and tend; projects to construct. 4-H offers many opportunities for learning skills that serve them well in the future. 4-H has played a significant

role in the lives of farm youth since 1902. A. B. Graham of Clark County, Ohio is credited with the birth of 4-H. The first after-school clubs were called “The Tomato Club” or the “Corn Growing Club.” That same year, T. A. Erikson of Douglas County, Minnesota started agricultural clubs and fairs. Jessie Shambaugh developed the iconic green clover pin

with the H on each leaf in 1902. The organization’s original motto was “head, heart, hands and health” thus the four Hs. Currently, 4-H has international reach. The mission statement for the organization is “engaging youth to reach their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development.” 4-H isn’t only for farm youth.

Those who live in town can also participate. Youth from kindergarten through one year past high school graduation can become members. Call the Extension Center for Youth Development office at 612-624-2116 for more information about 4-H.

Pine City mom, daughter share love of art in new show BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Pine City’s Amber Shuey has been a featured artist in gallery shows before, but never one quite like this. Shuey will be returning to the Pine Center for the Arts gallery (265 5th Street SE) for the month of August – but the art she plans to show are paintings that she and her eldest daughter have been working on together. “My daughter has always had the artistic bug,” Shuey said. “I noticed at a very young age she had an eye for choosing colors and placement of shapes. Every piece of art she does has a unique look to it – you know it was she that created it.” Shuey is a professional artist and skilled photographer who has taught many painting classes at Pine Center for the Arts. On her blog at ambershuey.com, she said that her process for this show has been to take old paintings Amber has done while teaching past classes, and to re-work them together with her daughter into new paintings. “She helps me choose the colors and then we both start painting together,” Shuey said. “She inspires me to approach art from a childlike perspective – carefree and playful.” Shuey said that she is looking forward to sharing the experience of the gallery show with her daughter, and she can’t wait to meet the public and show them more. “It’s such a fun experience to get to do with my girl and I’m excited to give her the chance to showcase the fun pieces she has helped create,” Shuey said. The Shueys’ mother-daughter show will kick off with free food and beverages at an opening celebration on Aug. 11 from 4-7 p.m. in the Pine Center for the Arts gallery space. For more information visit www.pinecenter.org or www. ambershuey.com.

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Shuey and her daughter are both excited to share their collaborative painting at Pine Center for the Arts starting Aug. 11.

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SHOOTING: Pine City teenager charged with second-degree murder FROM PAGE 1

DEAL GONE BAD At the scene, a juvenile male approached deputies, shaking and crying, and told them that Root had shot Hughes. He said that earlier that afternoon, Root had paid $180 to Hughes for marijuana, but the package Hughes delivered to him in a Pine City parking lot turned out to be rolled-up toilet paper. Deputies spoke to another witness who said that Hughes told him he had “ripped off” Root because Root owed Hughes money. IN THE TRAILER PARK Pine County deputies and other law enforcement officials interviewed several other witnesses, who said that Root and three others drove up into the trailer park on Aug. 4. They let out one juvenile male, who went into the trailer to talk to Hughes and try to get the money back. Hughes refused, and then went outside and came towards the Pontiac. Words were exchanged,

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process. That job is critical.” The appointed position may revert back to an elected position if a resolution is approved by three of the five county board members or a signed petition is received with signatures of 10 percent of the number of registered voters from the previous election. Hallan said the current elected Auditor-Treasurer Cathy Clemmer has taken on more problems and duties than the elected position requires. “If we hire someone, these duties would be required,” he added. Clemmer, who was first appointed to the vacant position and then elected to fill it, said she and the board have been planning to have the position appointed for several years. She has just over a year-and-a-half left on her term which is complete January 2019. She said she and the board are talking about someone shadowing her prior to her term expiring. Things happen at different times of the year such as levy, bonds and elections. The auditor-treasurer’s staff is highly trained to carry out duties, according to Clemmer. Having someone shadow her during the year before her term is completed would be beneficial, she explained. A question to the board was whether they would hire and pay someone that far in advance of Clemmer’s departure. Chaffee said it would depend on how long Clemmer thinks it would take to train someone to her satisfaction. If Clemmer were to vacate the position prior to the end of her term, the resolution says the position can be appointed sooner. She said that was not going to happen. The motion to approve Resolution 2017-40, making the auditor-treasurer position appointed, was made by Hallan, seconded by Chaffee and approved 5-0 following the evening public hearing. There is one more part of the process and the clock began ticking on that requirement Wednesday, Aug. 2. A petition requesting that residents have an opportunity to vote on whether the position should be appointed may be filed. It would require signatures of at least five percent of the number of registered voters from the last election. The petition must be received at the county auditor’s office within 60 days.

and Hughes continued to approach Root in the front passenger seat. Two witnesses said that as Hughes approached he said, “Shoot me.” They said Root fired the gun multiple times. Hughes fell to the ground and the black Pontiac drove away. A gun believed to be the murder weapon was abandoned on Contrast Road east of Pine City, where it was later recovered by law enforcement. Surveillance from the Family Dollar Store in Mora shows Root and three other juveniles enter the store at 5:23 p.m., where records show they purchased cleaning supplies. According to witnesses interviewed by law enforcement, Root and the other three juveniles then cleaned the interior of the Pontiac. DEFENDANT INTERVIEWED Root was taken into custody in Kanabec County and brought to Pine County. Law enforcement officials interviewed Root. According to court documents, after first denying that he had been involved, Root admitted shooting Hughes.

He said he shot Hughes because, “He stole my ... money and then he kept coming at me saying, ‘Shoot me, shoot me.’” Root said his first shot was a warning shot, but then Hughes kept coming. He said the next shots he aimed at Hughes’ chest. Root told law enforcement he could not remember where he got the gun from, but said it was a stolen gun. He also admitted to stopping at the dollar store in Mora to get cleaning supplies to clean the car. Pine County Attorney Reese Frederickson said that his office has made a motion to certify Root as an adult in this case. He would not comment as to whether a grand jury would be called to bring first degree murder charges against Root. He noted that the maximum sentence for second-degree murder is 40 years in prison. He said this is the fourth murder case in Pine County since 2016, but the first murder case in Pine City since 2004.

Golf cart, mini-truck use coming up at public hearing BY AILENE CROUP NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Golf carts, side-by-side ATVs and mini-trucks are becoming a common, short-trip mode of transportation. ATVs are legal on Pine County roads, mini-trucks and golf carts are not. Pine County residents, concerned about whether mini-trucks should be regulated and permitted, will have a chance to voice their opinion at a public hearing. It is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, at the regular 10 a.m. county board meeting. The board asked County Attorney Reese Fredrickson to research the use of mini-trucks and golf carts on county roads following a committee of the whole meeting on the issue in July. He was also asked to draft an ordinance that would permit the use of minitrucks on Pine County roads. His research lead to the mini-truck ordinance under consideration and and his recommendation about permitting golf carts. The ordinance defines the mini-truck

- size, weight and engine capacity, permitting regulations and additional safety features such as headlights, tail lights and turn signals, which would be required for operation on Pine County roads. Sheriff Jeff Nelson was present at the August 1 meeting and was asked to give his opinion about regulating minitrucks. He was less than enthusiastic. Not knowing how many are in the county, he said, there’s a potential for conflict with more on the road. There are a lot of requirements and restrictions and it will take time to educate his staff. Nelson said now when a deputy sees a mini-truck on the road, they can stop them. But with a permit, they will have to look for a permit decal. Decals brought up another problem for the sheriff’s office. The sheriff’s department would have to invest in hardware and software to produce the permit stickers. Nelson was concerned about the cost. Though the fee is not set in the ordinance, Administrator David Minke

said the board could set the fee for the permit and it could be changed with a resolution at any time. Golf carts are not included in the ordinance. “That’s what people drive to the grocery store,” said Commissioner Steve Hallan. Golf carts are the preferred form of transportation in many retirement communities. But, he didn’t think there were more than two dozen minitrucks in the county. Fredrickson submitted his golf cart research which noted statutory requirements such as insurance, displaying slow-moving vehicle signs, operation from sunrise to sunset unless equipped with original equipment headlights, taillights and brake lights. State traffic laws must be observed by golf cart operators, however they are not required to have a driver’s license and there’s no age restriction. His recommendation if commissioners decide to permit golf carts is “… the board should consider restrictions above the statutory limitations.”

Masterful backdrop for garden gurus Pine City native Mike Christensen built and donated the backdrop of a gardening shed for the Pine County Master Gardener booth at the Pine County Fair. He did it in honor of his uncle, long time Master Gardener David Haugen. It was painted by Master Gardener and booth committee co-chair Lauren Meister, Rock Creek. Pictured here hosting at the booth Saturday eve are (l-r) Cheryl McHugh, Mike Christensen, Kim Metz, and booth committee co-chair Cindy Novy.

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Clinton I. Whited Clinton lrwin White died surrounded by ed h family on Monday, his J July 31, 2017, at Lakeside N Nursing Home in Pine C City. He was 88 years o old. Clinton was born on J June 25, 1929, in Leban non Township, Dakot County, Minnesota ta t Hiram and Jessie to ( (Edin) Whited. He was t youngest of six chilthe d dren. Clinton was baptized on April 6, 1941, and confirmed on May 10, 1942, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Eagan Township, Dakota County, St. Paul. He attended grade school in District 104. He later got his high school equivalent certificate from Pine City High School on Aug. 29, 1957. Clinton met Gladys Burman through the Grange where he asked Gladys to save the next dance at a Grange Dance. Clinton asked Gladys if they should give it a try and they were married on Aug. 18, 1956, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Brook Park. Clinton worked for Grinnell Company, Minneapolis, went into business on his own as a well driller, worked at the Kanabec Coop in Mora, then worked for Mora Plumbing and Heating until retirement. After retirement, he also worked for OC Mangold. Clinton was active in the National Guard from October 1950 to May 1961. He was active in the Grange, as well as a member of the Brook Park Lions Club until it dissolved. Clinton served on the Brook Park Township board for many years. He transferred membership from his church in St. Paul to Emmanuel Lutheran where he served as a trustee for many years. Clinton later transferred membership to St. John’s in Kroschel. Clinton square danced in the Grange Youth groups and later in life joined the Rum River Squares. He also enjoyed regular dancing. Clinton loved to hunt and fish, snowmobile, play cards, and cutting and gather-

ing wood for winter. Clinton is preceded in death by his parents, his two brothers and three sisters, granddaughters Charity Koch and Arianna Koch, and great-grandson Weston Koch. He is survived by his wife Gladys Whited of Brook Park; daughter Marie (John) Angstman of Mora; sons Wayne (Kim) Whited of Brook Park, Kevin (Sandy) Whited of Olivia, Ricky Whited and fiancé Kris of Brainerd, Mark (Bianca) Whited of Chesterfield, Virginia, Steven Whited of Brook Park; daughter Cheryl (Chip) Gadacz of Foley; 22 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kroschel with Rev. George Morris officiating. Visitation was on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, at Dresser-Methven Funeral Home in Mora as well as one hour prior to the service at the church. Casket bearers were Nathan Koch, Tonia Whited, Ethan Whited, Billy Bigler, Ashley Whited and Zachary Bowman. Honorary casket bearer was Dylan Whited. Burial was at Brook Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Dresser-Methven Funeral Home.

Helga V. Belisle Helga Volkert Belisle, a 77 of Pine City, forage m merly of St. Paul, loving w wife, mom, grandma, g great-grandma and sist passed away peaceter f fully surrounded by f family on Aug. 3, 2017. Helga was born in W Wendelstein by Nurnb berg, Germany on Feb. 2 1940. She is preceded 2, in death by parents; brother, Johann Michael Volkert. Helga is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, James; children, Michael (LeAnn), Cindy (Chris) LeMire, Renee (Doug) Dickinson, Carla (Bill) Buesseler; grandchildren, Lauren, Craig, Aaron, Erika,

Brandon, Elizabeth, Abby, Dana, Allison; great-grandchildren, Hayden, Patrick; sister, Ingrid (Peter) Kuehnert; niece, nephews, beloved family in Germany and friends. Visitation was Sunday, Aug. 6 at Roberts Family Life Celebration Home, Forest Lake. Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, Aug. 7 at Church of St. Peter, Forest Lake. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery, Forest Lake. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the American Heart or American Lung Association. Arrangements by Roberts Family Life Celebration Home; RobertsFamilyFH.com.

Brian M. Rousu Brian M. Rousu of P Pine City passed away J June 7, 2017, at his home, p peacefully, at the age of 558. Brian was born July 114, 1958, in Wadena, M Minnesota to Rudy and E Elvie Rousu. He was raised on a ffarm in New York Mills, Minnesota, later moved and attended school through 11th grade at Spring Lake Park High School where he met his wife Karen. They were married on June 29, 1979. They moved to Long Prairie, Minnesota where he worked at Lance Lenses Optical. They had two children, Derek and Kristen, and then made their home in Pine City. Brian was preceded in death by his father, fatherand mother-in-law, sister and brother-in-law. He is survived by his wife Karen, his two children, mother, many siblings and in-laws, as well as nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. A memorial service will be held at True Vine Lutheran Church, 130 Park St., Mora, MN 55051 on Saturday, Aug. 12 at 11 a.m. SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE 17

WORSHIP GUIDE

Church of Christ

Grasston Baptist Church

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

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

Hands for Pine City

Dale Evangelical Free Church

Outreach Church Meeting at Pine City Library Community Room, 300 5th St. SE P.O. Box 164 Sunday NIGHTS 5-6PM Pastors Julie & Brad Samuelson 320-496-3009 Hands4PC@gmail.com Facebook fan page: Hands for Pine City Existing to be the hands of Jesus to Pine City

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

First Presbyterian Church 405 Main St. S., Pine City 320-629-3592 Rev. Rob Spahr www.firstprespinecity.org 10:00 a.m. Sunday School-all ages, No Sunday School-June-August 10:30 a.m. Worship Celebration Wednesday @ 6:15 p.m. Youth Group

Henriette Community Church

Grace Baptist Church

Hinckley Seventh Day Adventist

1 mile Southwest of Pine City on Fairway Road (next to I-35) 320-629-1374 Pastor Tim W. Stratton 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 11:00 a.m. Preaching Service, 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. 7:30 p.m. Wed. Bible study, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Master Clubs for children ages 4 to 6th grade.

550 1st St. NE, Hinckley 320-384-6167 Pastor: Carlos Rodriguez Services, Saturday, 11 a.m. Fellowship lunch 1st and 3rd Saturday following services.

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

Hope Lutheran Church Grasston Dean Oelfke, Pastor 320-396-3925 hopelutherangrasston.org

Summer months starting May 27: Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Worship Service; Holy Communion first and third Saturdays and festival days.

Livinghopepinecity@gmail.com Sunday Mornings: Life Class 9 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m.

Pomroy Chapel

2700 320th Ave., Brook Park A NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP For Special events &/or group studies call: 320-679-3925 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Prayer 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Fellowship following Worship

Living Water Fellowship

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

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. www.JourneyNorthChurch.com

Living Hope Christian Center Pastor Jeremy Langmade Assembly of God 11914 Fairway Rd. SW, Pine City ¾ mile West of I-35 on Pokegama Lake Road 320-629-6136

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

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

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

320-629-2935 19390 Ave, Beroun, MN Monsignor Alek Suchan Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m.

South Pine Baptist Church

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 825 Golf Ave SW, Pine City 320-629-2985 Pastor Fred Hanson Sunday (summer schedule) 9:00 a.m. Coffee and fellowship following the service Thursday 5:30 p.m. with summer Sunday school for preK-6th

Pine City Evangelical Free Church 625 Golf Ave SW Pastor Joel Preston Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) 9:15 a.m. Nursery (infant-3yrs) all morning Wednesdays: AWANA (Sept-Apr) 6 p.m.; Frontline (Youth Group), Jr & Sr High 6:00 p.m. Phone: 320-629-2584 Email: office@pcefc.com, www.pcefc.com

Meeting at Pine City Library Community Room 300 5th St SE, Pine City, MN Pastor Dennis Eng 320-336-9292 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible study at 7p.m. (Call for location) www.southpinebaptist.org

Zion Lutheran Church 410 Main St. S, Pine City Worship 9 a.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Growing in Grace Preschool Mon-Wed- Fri a.m. Pastor Glen Kleppe 320-629-3683

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OBITUARIES

THANK YOU

Michael H. Miller

Michael Miller of Hinckl passed away at his home ley o Monday, July 31, 2017, at on t age of 63. the Michael Howard Mille was born Sept. 29, 1953, er t Arvil and Ruby (Guimto d dent) Miller in Minneapol lis. While growing up Mike l lived and attended school in F Fridley. In 1971, he graduated from Fridley High School. On Aug. 2, 1975, Michael and Cynthia “Cindy” Katzmark were married. Over the years Mike worked for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and Burlington Northern Railroad. He was a painter and a builder. For the last 25 years Mike was employed by Hinckley Grand Casino as a dealer supervisor. Mike liked fishing, bowling, baseball and camping. He enjoyed completing puzzles, watching the birds, caring for his feral cat families and he was an amazing pumpkin carver. Mike loved his family to the moon and back. He will be forever missed! Mike is survived by his wife Cynthia Miller; son David Miller; daughters Lisa (Derek) Schultz and Joleen Miller; brother Gary (Denise) Miller; sister Suzanne Miller; grandchildren Devin Schultz, Nicole Schultz, Joseph Miller, Jessie Miller, Jeffery Rush and Laura Rush; great-grandchildren Malachi Schultz and Amelia Schultz. He is preceded in death by his parents Arvil and Ruby Miller and grandson Casey Jo Miller. A memorial visitation for Mike was held the evening of Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, at the Swanson Funeral Chapel. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com.

OPEN HOUSE

We would like to express our deepest appreciation to all who supported us through Jim’s illness and passing. The care that Jim received from FirstLight health care providers and the Allina home care and hospice teams was exceptional. Even though we only moved to Pine City last fall, we are so thankful to the community and especially to Immaculate Conception parish for welcoming us and treating us as one of their own. Sincerely, Pat Kempenich and family

The family of Casey Anderson wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Immaculate Conception for the beautiful service provided by Father Chuck, Deacon Biever and the altar servers, the church ladies and gentleman for a well-prepared luncheon and the wonderful music provided by Mark Osterdyk, Ed Pangel, Adrienne Roubinek and Laura Saumer. In addition, we would like to also thank the Swanson-Olson Funeral Home especially the help and support shown to us from Brady, Mike and Penny during this difficult time in the celebration of her life. Also, thank you to all her wonderful friends that celebrated her 90th birthday party on the 8th of July, it was a special day that she truly enjoyed. We thank you for all beautiful cards and gifts given during this time of sadness, we deeply appreciate and will always be remembered. Gone from us, but never forgotten is the life of “Casey.” Casey Anderson’s family

Wimmer 60th anniversary The children of Harold and Madelyn Wimmer wish to invite you, their friends, neighbors and relatives, to the celebration of their 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 20 at the Rock Creek City Center from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Let your presence be their gift.

REUNION PCHS Class of 1977 Reunion The PCHS Class of 1977 Reunion will take place Saturday, Aug. 12, 4 p.m., at Wings North, 19379 Homestead Rd., Pine City. Cost is $25 per person at the door. RSVP to Nsilesky@aol.com.

BIRTHS

Donaldson Isabelle Joelene Donaldson was born on July 25, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed six pounds, 8.2 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her parents are Elizabeth Marie Kruse and William Lee Donaldson of Mora. Isabelle is welcomed home by her siblings Sarah, 6, Ava, 4, and Jax, 3. Her grandparents are Patti and Allan Kruse of Hinckley, Karmyn Birch of Mora, Bill Donaldson of Mora.

Bourquin Madelyn Rose Becker Bourquin was born on July 28, 2017, at FirstLight Health System. She weighed seven pounds, 11 ounces and was 21 inches long. Her parents are Samantha Becker and Dennis Bourquin of Cloverdale. Madelyn is welcomed by grandparents Lisa Becker, Robert Becker, Lois Mundel, Dean Mundell and William Kuehndorf.

PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER July 31 - Aug. 6 Theft, burglary, vandalism

July 31, 3:18 p.m., report of theft, 5th St., Pine City south. Aug. 1, 8:57 a.m., report of theft, 4th St., Pine City south. Aug. 1, 1:35 p.m., report of vehicle theft/attempt, 13th St., Pine City south. Aug. 2, 2:25 p.m., report of fraud, Lily Rd., Pine City Twp. east. Aug. 2, 3:30 p.m., report of theft, 2nd St., Pine City north. Aug. 3, 12:20 a.m., report of theft, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. Aug. 3, 12:48 p.m., report of fraud, Government Rd., Pine City Twp. west. Aug. 4, 10:04 a.m., report of theft, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. Aug. 4, 10:26 a.m., report of property damage/hit and run, 1st Ave., Pine City north. Aug. 5, 8:36 a.m., report of burglary, 2nd Ave., Pine City south. Aug. 6, 11:38 a.m., report of burglary, Monument Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Aug. 6, 12:44 p.m., report of damage to property, Pokegama Lake Rd., Pokegama Twp. west.

Miscellaneous July 31, 3:02 p.m., report of neighbor trouble, Loon Dr., Pokegama Twp. west. July 31, 5:446 p.m., report of drug incident, Deer Dr., Pine City north. July 31, 7:37 p.m., report of ATV patrol, Royal Heights Ln., Royalton Twp. Aug. 1, 9:59 a.m., report of neighbor trouble, Edgewater Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Aug. 2, 1:11 a.m., report of suspicious activity, Main St., Pine City south. Aug. 3, 9:51 a.m., report of tenant trouble, State Hwy. 70, Rock Creek east. Aug. 3, 3:36 p.m., report of drunk, Oak St., Pine City north. Aug. 3, 7:26 p.m., report of threats, 8th St., Pine City north.

Aug. 4, 1:14 p.m., report of predatory offender, Butternut Hollow Ln., Pine City Twp. east. Aug. 4, 4:56 p.m., report of shooting, Johnson Ave., Pine City south. Aug. 4, 8:26 p.m., report of ATV patrol, 3rd Ave./11th St., Pine City south. Aug. 5, 11:37 p.m., report of disturbance, 550th St., Rock Creek west. Aug. 6, 12:28 a.m., report of unwanted person, 1st Ave., Pine City north. Aug. 6, 7:56 p.m., report of harassment, 1st Ave., Pine City north.

Fires and accidents Aug. 4, 9:18 a.m., report of structure ﬁre, Main St., Pine City north. Aug. 4, 10:23 p.m., report of vehicle in ditch, Voyageur Ln./Pokegama Lake Rd., Pine City Twp. west. Aug. 5, 11:34 p.m., report of personal injury, St. Croix Rd./Cross Lake Rd., Pine City south.

Jail roster July 31, Daniel Joseph Kostuch, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, fugitive from justice from other st...; remand-bail, theft- $500 or less- M...; drugs- 5th degreeposs...; govtfalse name to police officer... July 31, Brooke Lee Blue, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-RPR, aiding an offender to avoid arres... Released Aug. 2. July 31, Shawn Michael Ridge, hold for other agency, issue dishonored check- offense- M... Released Aug. 1. July 31, Andy James White, awaiting trial/court, remand-RPR, probable cause, traffic- driving after revocation; theft- $500 or less- M... Released Aug. 1. Aug. 1, Luke Clare Anderson, warrant, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degreeposs/procure/control su...; thefttake/drive motor vehicle- no... Aug. 1, Arnold Eugene Betts, under sentence, drugs- 5th degreepossess

schedu... Aug. 1, Dean Douglas Inman, warrant, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedu...; hold for other agency, burglary- 2nd degree- res- forcedunknown... failure to appear- chgd/ convicted of... Aug. 1, Adam Levert Williams, warrant, hold for other agency, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degreeposs... Aug. 1, Aubrey Lynn Draves, awaiting trial/court, remand-RPR, probable cause, govt- obstruct legal processinter...Pine County warrant, domestic assault- by strangulati... Released Aug. 3. Aug. 1, Joshua Jon Mugge, awaiting trial/court, warrant, Pine County writ, remand-RPR, drugs- aggravated controlled sub...; felons ineligible to receive, sh... Released Aug. 2. Aug. 1, Rodney Allen Opperud, Pine County writ, weapon-poss- ineligible convicted. Released Aug. 2. Aug. 1, Amanda Lyndsey Knopik, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degree. Released Aug. 1. Aug. 2, Natalie Lynn Baulos, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degreeposs/procure/ control su...; probable cause, drugs5th degreeposs...paraphernaliapossess, poss/sale hypo syringe/ needle; disturb- disorderly conduct; govt- smuggle- contraband into prison. Aug. 2, Cody Harrison Podlewski, under sentence, vehicle- theft- operate w/o owner consent, stolen propertyposs- other property- $501 to... Aug. 2, John Wesley Barker Jr., Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, drugs3rd degreeposs... 2nd degree- sell... Released Aug. 3. Aug. 2, David William Brown, warrant, Pine County writ, burglary- 2nd degree- res- forcedunknown... Released Aug. 3. Aug. 2, Brittany Nichole Harth, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, stolen propertyposs- other property- $501... Released Aug. 3.

Aug. 2, Michael Shane Mooney, hold for other agency, thefttake/use/ transfer movable... Released Aug. 3. Aug. 2, Cole Louis Ronningen, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, burglary- 2nd degree- res- forcedunknown... enters bldg- intent ste... Released Aug. 3. Aug. 2, Chadwick Steven Golly, Pine County warrant, traffic- driver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety; stolen property receive- other property-$2... Released Aug. 2. Aug. 3, Alexander James Eberhardt, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, obscenity- poss- porn- comp disk/ elect... Aug. 3, Curtis Lee James Fairbanks, warrant, hold for other agency, trafﬁc- DWI- 4th degree drive while impaired; remand-bail, govt- obstruct legal process- no forc... smugglecontraband into prison, drugs- 5th degreeposs/procure/control su... Aug. 3, Carlos Juan Lopez, hold for other agency, probation violationFe... Aug. 3, Gary Ronald Roberts, warrant, remand-bail, disturb- disorderly conduct. Aug. 3, Randi Jean Kegley, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs5th degreeposs... Released Aug. 4. Aug. 3, George Marcel Rhode, hold for other agency, disorderly conduct- offensive/abus... Released Aug. 3. Aug. 4, Jacob Earl Brandt, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs5th degreeposs... Aug. 4, Michael Ryan Campbell, Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degreeposs... Aug. 4, Joseph Alan Fridstrom, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degreeposs... Aug. 4, Running Free Lance, Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degree/1st degreeposs... Aug. 4, Randy Dale Lindberg, Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degreepossess schedu...

Aug. 4, Taylor James Martin, under sentence, burglary- 1st degree- occ res- forced- day... Aug. 4, Michael Dan Temple, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, govtfalse name to police officer; forgeryposs- forged check- $250 or... Aug. 5, Maria Michelle Bigbear, hold for other agency, assault- 5th degree- fear of bodily... Aug. 5, Jordan Andrew Hanson, awaiting trial/court, probation/ parole violation, drugs- 5th degreeposs- marijuana; probable cause, drugs- possess over 1.4 grams marijuana; traffic- driving after cancellation. Aug. 5, Robert Clarence Hensley, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- driving after suspension, drugs- 5th degreeposs... poss/sale hypo syringe/needle. Aug. 5, Brody Andrew Korf, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assaultdomestic assault- misd. Aug. 5, Edward James Lawson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degreeposs... Aug. 5, Melissa Anne Weberg, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degreeposs/procure/ control su... Aug. 6, Mattias Esai Olivo, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, trafﬁc- DWI- 4th degree drive while impaired, DUI- 4th degree .08 or more in 2... Aug. 6, Donald James Sam Jr., hold for other agency, drugs- 3rd degreeposs sch 1 or... Aug. 6, Joseph Peter Hartman, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drivers’ licenses- driving restr...; trafﬁc- DUI of alcohol, 4th degree.08 or more in...open bottle law driving, DWI- 4th degree drive while impaired. Released Aug. 6.

There have been 1,486 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2017.

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POKEGAMA TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ON THE PROPOSED PRELIMINARY PLAT OF “THE WOODS SHORELINE” Notice is hereby given that the Pokegama Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 21st, 2017, 7:00 pm, at the Town Hall, 18336 Town Hall Rd. Pine City. The purpose of this hearing is to review the application for the Preliminary Plat known as “The Woods Shoreline”, Section 23; Township 39; Range 22. The Developer and applicant of the Property is Jacob Kruse/ Landmasters, LLC of Pine City The Township of Pokegama encourages interested parties to attend public meetings and comment on the issues being discussed. If you wish to provide comments and are unable to attend the meeting, written comments may be submitted to or delivered to, the Township Zoning Department prior to the time of the hearing. These written comments will be made a part of the official record. Questions regarding this matter can be directed to the Township Planning and Zoning Department at (320) 629-3719. Date: July 31st 2017 Gordon Johnson, Township Planning Zoning Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on Aug. 10, 2017 NOTICE CITY OF ROCK CREEK Notice is hereby given that the Rock Creek City Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on Monday August 21, 2017 at 7:00PM at the Rock Creek City Center. The purpose of the public hearing is to allow Chad Latvaaho and Scott Lindahl to sell vehicles within the fenced area of the parcel in the C-2 Commercial Scenic By-way District, Section 27, Township 38 and Range 21 in Pine County Minnesota. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing and be heard on this matter. Letters are also welcome. The Planning Commission shall hold their regular meeting immediately following the public hearing. Nancy Runyan Deputy Clerk City of Rock Creek PO Box 229 Rock Creek, MN 55067 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on Aug. 10, 2017 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DATE: August 3, 2017 THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. Date of Mortgage: December 6, 2004 2. Mortgagors: Kelly T. Koffler and Katherine G. Koffler, husband and wife Robert T. Hommell and Heather D. Hommell, husband and wife 3. Mortgagee: Horizon Bank f/k/a Pine City State Bank 4. Recording Information: Recorded on December 9, 2004 as Document Number 439421, in the Office of the County Recorder of Pine County, Minnesota. -A CORRECTIVE Mortgage was recorded on March 27, 2006 as Document Number 453606.

5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: Assigned to Stearns Bank, NA, a National Banking Association by written assignment recorded on May 7, 2010, as Document Number 487525, in the recording office stated in paragraph 4. INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 26.0166.000 7. County in which mortgaged premises is located: Pine 8. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: Northwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter (NW ¼ of SW ¼ ) and South Half of Southwest Quarter (S ½ of SW ¼ ), Section Three (3), Township Thirty-eight (38), Range Twenty-one (21), EXCEPT the following: 1) A strip of land 2 rods wide off from the West side of said NW ¼ of SW ¼ of Section 3; 2) A strip 2 rods wide off from North side of said NW ¼ of SW ¼ of Section 3; 3) A small tract 4 rods long North and South by 2 rods wide East and West off from SW ¼ of SW ¼ of said Section 3 in the Northwest corner of said SW ¼ of SW ¼ of Section 3, this tract described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said SW ¼ of SW ¼ of Section 3, thence East 2 rods, thence South 4 rods, thence West 2 rods to West line of said SW ¼ of SW ¼ and thence North to place of beginning. 4) North 900 feet of the West 484 feet of Northwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter (NW ¼ of SW ¼) of Section Three (3), Township Thirty-eight (38), Range Twenty-one (21), Pine County, Minnesota. Check here if all or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens)  9. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 10614 Freedom Road SE, Pine City, MN 55063. OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 10. The person holding the Mortgage: [check one]  is a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the transaction agent, residential mortgage servicer, and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are […]. The transaction agent’s mortgage identification number, if stated on the Mortgage, is N/A  is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are Stearns Bank, NA as assignee from Horizon Bank f/k/a Pine City State Bank. 11. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Horizon Bank f/k/a Pine City State Bank. INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE 12. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied. That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee complied with all of the notice requirements as required by statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by the mortgage, or any part thereof. 13. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $80,000.00. 14. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $59,442.19.

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15. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, at public auction on September 28, 2017, 10:00 a.m., at Pine County Sheriff’s Department, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 100, Pine City, MN 55063, to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorney’s fees, allowed by law. 16. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is twelve (12) months after the date of sale. 17. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on September 28, 2018, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under Minn. Stat. §580.07 or §582.032. 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. Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: John M. Cabak CABAK LAW, LLC 243 Main Street S Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-2529 john@cabaklaw.com Attny Reg. No. 0388929 Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Stearns Bank, N.A. 600 Hillside Ave SW Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-6713 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR Published in the Pine City Pioneer on Aug. 10, 17, 24, 31, Sept. 7 and 14, 2017 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-17-68 Estate of Lonnie Wesley Bjork, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTESTATE) Notice is given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Adam L. Bjork, whose address is 22610 Alamo Street NE, East Bethel, MN 55011 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment

as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Registrar Pine Court Administrator 2017.07.28 15:19:14-05’00’ Dated: LU ANN BLEGEN Court Administrator Pine Court Administrator 2017.07.28 15:19:28-05’00’ Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court Spencer, Sarah (Pine Court Administration) Jul 28 2017 3:21 PM Attorney for Personal Representative Sheila J. Kelly Sheila J. Kelly Law Firm, LLC 4856 Banning Avenue White Bear Lake, MN, 55110 Attorney License No: 0387437 Telephone: (612) 568-8758 FAX: (651) 344-0642 Email: skelly@sheilakellylaw.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on Aug. 10 and 17, 2017 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-17-69 Estate of: John Richard Handt Decedent. NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on September 19, 2017, at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Natrisha L. Handt ,whose address is 1203 Pond View Drive, Braham, MN 55006 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate, including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the

AUGUST 10, 2017 claims will be barred. BY THE COURT Date: July 27, 2017 /s/ Heather M. Wynn (signed by Deputy) Judge of District Court Bjorklund, Nicole (Pine Court Administration) Jul 27 2017 12:16 PM (COURT SEAL) Dated: July 27, 2017 /s/ Lu Ann Blegen (signed by Deputy) Court Administrator Bjorklund, Nicole (Pine Court Administration) Jul 27 2017 12:16 PM Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court Bjorklund, Nicole (Pine Court Administration) Jul 27 2017 12:16 PM Attorney for: Petitioner Name: Timothy J. Peterson Firm: Attorney at Law, LLC Street: PO Box 369, 12839 Lake Blvd. City, State, ZIP: Lindstrom, MN 55045 Attorney License No: 17323x Telephone: (651) 257-9249 FAX: Email: Published in the Pine City Pioneer on Aug. 3 and 10, 2017 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-17-71 In Re: Estate of Clifford Arthur Begin, aka Clifford A. Begin, Decedent. NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on 9/27/2017 at 9:00 am a hearing will be held in this Court at 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, Minnesota, on a petition for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Decedent’s Will dated September 6, 2000, and for the appointment of Leo Begin, whose address is 6510 Fairview Ave N, Crystal, MN 55428 as personal representative of the Decedent’s estate in an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the Decedent’s estate, including the power to collect all assets; pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; sell real and personal property; and do all necessary acts for the Decedent’s estate. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. BY THE COURT Dated: July 31, 2017 /s/ Krista K. Martin (signed by deputy) Judge of District Court Bjorklund, Nicole Pine Court Administration Jul 31 2017 2:25 PM Dated: July 31, 2017 /s/ Lu Ann Blegen (signed by deputy) Court Administrator Bjorklund, Nicole Pine Court Administration Jul 31 2017 2:25 PM

Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court Bjorklund, Nicole Pine Court Administration Jul 31 2017 2:25 PM BJERKE LAW OFFICES, LLC Michael L. Bjerke MN# 237218 210 Main Street South, Pine City, MN 55063 Telephone: 320-629-2727 Facsimile: 320-629-0009 e-mail: mike@ bjerkelawoffices.com ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER Published in the Pine City Pioneer on Aug. 10 and 17, 2017

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-17-70 Estate of Brian K. McFee, also known as Brian Keith McFee, also known as Brian McFee, Decedent. NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on September 25, 2017, at 10 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 635 Northridge Drive, Pine City, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent dated, May 21, 2017, (“Will”), and for the appointment of Michael Shay McFee, whose address is 5016 Marigold, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. BY THE COURT Dated: July 27, 2017 /s/ Krista K. Martin (signed by deputy) Judge of District Court Bjorklund, Nicole Pine Court Administration Jul 27 2017 12:23 PM (COURT SEAL) Dated: July 27, 2017 /s/ Lu Ann Blegen (signed by deputy) Court Administrator Bjorklund, Nicole Pine Court Administration Jul 27 2017 12:23 PM Filed in Tenth Judicial District Court Bjorklund, Nicole Pine Court Administration Jul 27 2017 12:23 PM Attorney for Petitioner Kevin A.Hofstad Ledin, Hofstad, Troth & Fleming, Ltd. 539 Main Street S. Pine City, MN, 55063 Attorney License No: 12445X Telephone: (320) 629-7537 FAX: (320) 629-2479 Email: kevinh@ledinandhofstad.com Published in the Pine City Pioneer on Aug. 10 and 17, 2017

What poisonous plants to avoid? common poisonous plants should I avoid Q: What while camping and hiking this summer? Poison ivy is a fairly A: common plant that everyone should learn to recognize. You may have heard the phrase, “Leaves of three – let it be,” referring to poison ivy. The oils on its leaves can cause an itchy rash. While poison ivy is native to Minnesota, there is a non-native invasive plant called wild parsnip that can cause painful burns. If you get the sap of wild parsnip on your skin, and your skin is then exposed to sunlight, this can cause a chemical burn. Wild parsnip has small yellow flowers that grow in flat-

topped clusters. Keep an eye out for wild parsnip along roadsides, trails and stream banks. You can take some simple steps to avoid exposure to hazardous plants while camping and hiking: • Learn to identify plants that are hazardous. • Don’t eat any wild plants or parts of plants. • Cover your skin to prevent contact with hazardous plants. Long pants and closed toed shoes are good protection. • Stay on trails to minimize contact with plants. ~ Laura Van Riper, DNR terrestrial invasive species coordinator

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