Pioneer e-edition Aug. 13, 2015 by Pine City Pioneer

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The victim of the Aug. 10 farm accident was transported by helicopter to North Memorial Hospital.

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(top) Pine City’s residents came out to Robinson Park in droves on Friday night to enjoy a free meal and a night of music by Eddie P. and Friends. (left) Pioneer account executives Brenda Olson and Sharon Fore show off one of the Chris’ Food Center cakes made for the event. (right) The Pine City Ambassadors and Santa Claus – and many others – helped make the night a little bit magical for all those who attended.

Hundreds help Pioneer celebrate 130 years of Pine City news BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

A newspaper doesn’t turn 130 every day, and fortunately, Mother Nature gave the Pine City Pioneer the perfect evening to celebrate its big anniversary and welcome the hundreds of visitors who showed up to take part in the fun.

More than 330 meals were served to hungry visitors, and though the line sometimes stretched from the Robinson Park pavilion to Third Avenue SE, in the end everyone got a tasty barbeque pork sandwich prepared by Nicoll’s Cafe and served by Pioneer staff. The local musicians in Eddie P. and Friends kept SEE PIONEER, PAGE 12

An elderly man working on a Chengwatana Township farm was seriously injured on Aug. 10 after being run over by a tractor. According to the Pine County Sheriff’s Office, on Aug. 10 at 12:18 p.m., dispatchers received a report of a farm accident on the 28000 block of Greenbriar Road in Chengwatana Township. The caller told first responders that a relative had been run over by a tractor. The first responders arriving at the scene found a male in his eighties in a wooded area just off of a hay field. According to the sheriff’s office, the man had apparently been trying to start the tractor from the ground without realizing the tractor was in gear. The tractor, when started, rolled forward and over the victim causing injuries to his head, chest, arms and legs. North Memorial Air Care was dispatched to the scene and transported the victim to a hospital in the Twin Cities with serious injuries. The victim’s name is not being released at this time pending notification of family members. Assisting at the scene were Pine County Deputies, Essentia Ambulance, Pine City Fire and Pine EMS.

AVOIDING FARM ACCIDENTS The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) reminds farmers that agriculture work is physically demanding and takes its toll on the body. That physical stress contributes to accidents and even death. It is important for farmers to follow basic health guidelines while doing field work, including eating right and eating often, and getting enough rest before operating heavy farm equipment. The MDA notes that it may take an extra moment or two to walk down every step or double-check a piece of equipment, but that extra time may be a lifesaver. It’s not worth cutting corners at the price of safety.

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County Road 7 bridge construction goes on Construction crews were hard at work this past week sinking the pilings on the new County Road 7 bridge over the Snake River. The new bridge will cost an estimated $1,869,000, and should be completed by mid-November. Pine County officials have stated that the Snake River will remain open to boat and recreational use throughout the project. Those with questions or concerns are asked to contact Pine County Public Works Department at 320-2164200.

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Burglary investigation leads to drug charges BY KIRSTEN FAURIE EDITOR@MORAMINN.COM

Investigations into a burglary recently led Kanabec and Pine County law enforcement to the seizure and recovery of methamphetamine, marijuana, firearms, stolen vehicles and thousands of dollars in cash. SUSPICION According to criminal complaints filed by the Kanabec County and Pine County attorney’s offices, on July 28 at approximately 11 a.m., a Minnesota State Patrol trooper was observing traffic on I-35 and Highway 48 in Hinckley when he observed a pickup truck pass him where the driver did not appear to be wearing a seat belt. The trooper ran a registration check on the license plate which revealed it was registered for a Chevrolet Lumina — not a pickup truck. The trooper found the pickup truck in the parking lot behind Cassidy’s restaurant, backed up to the America’s Best Value Inn where three men appeared to be loading a 4-wheeler into the back of the truck. The 4-wheeler was allegedly stolen from one of two burglarized properties in Kroschel Township, Kanabec County. Other items stolen from the properties included a TV, chainsaws, ammunition, jewelry, a Chevy pickup truck and multiple firearms including an AR-15 assault rifle.

Allen Hanson, 21, of Mora who claimed to have received the 4-wheeler from a known burglar, Arnold Eugene Betts. In an attempt to recover the stolen property, law enforcement executed search warrants of two Sandstone properties in which they found stolen property as well as pills, drug paraphernalia, 56.2 grams of methamphetamine, 62 grams of marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms, digital scale and baggies often used for the distribution of drugs and $9,167 in cash. CHARGES At this point in the investigation, at least four individuals have received charges for their alleged involvement in these crimes. Kirt Andrew Murray, 43, of Finlayson and Jennifer Marie Klier, 38, of Little Falls were each charged with one felony charge of first degree controlled substance crime, one felony count of drug sale/possession, one felony count of drug possession, and two felony counts of receiving stolen property. Of these charges, the first two counts carry a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison and/or a fine of not more than $1 million. David William Brown, 28, of Sandstone and Nathaniel Allen Hanson were each charged with one felony count of second degree burglary, one felony count of theft of a motor vehicle and one felony count of theft of a 4-wheeler. Kirsten Faurie is the editor of the Kanabec County Times.

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Two separate automobile crashes in Pine County this past week sent victims to the hospital with injuries.

I-35 AND HILLSIDE AVENUE The Minnesota State Patrol reports that on Aug. 5 at about 7:30 p.m. a car driven by Travis L. Rathburn, 24, of Pine City was heading northbound on Interstate 35 close to the southern Pine City exit when he spotted a deer in his lane. Rathburn was in the left lane and swerved into the right lane to avoid the deer, but instead crashed into an automobile driven by Hank S. Bemlott, 19, of Finland, Minnesota. Rathburn then lost control of his vehicle. His 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage rolled and landed in the ditch. Rathburn was taken to the hospital by ambulance with what were described as minor injuries. According to law enforcement, though Bemlott’s car was damaged he was uninjured in the accident. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts, and no alcohol was detected on either driver.

HWY. 23 AND PARTRIDGE DRIVE ROAD On Aug. 6 a 2004 Chevy Impala driven by Torri L. Clifford, 39, of Rush City was heading westbound on Highway 23 at roughly 2:25 p.m. The road surface was wet, and near the intersection of Partridge Drive Road, Clifford lost control of her vehicle. The Impala began to roll over, and crashed into trees in the ditch while rolling before coming to rest. Clifford was taken to the hospital by ambulance. Law enforcement described her injuries as “non-life threatening.” State troopers did not know if Clifford was or was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Alcohol was not detected during the course of the investigation. The Minnesota State Patrol is continuing to gather information on both of these incidents.

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AUG. 13 Aquatic invasive species meeting The public is invited to provide comment on a strategic plan addressing aquatic invasive species (AIS) throughout the St. Croix River watershed. A public meeting will be held Thursday, Aug. 13, 4-6 p.m., at the Sandstone Public Health Building in Sandstone. AIS in this region include zebra mussels, Eurasian water milfoil, purple loosestrife, bighead carp and rusty crayfish. To view a copy of the plan, visit www. stcroixriverassociation.org. Contact Angelique Edgerton at 715-483-3300 or angeliquee@ scramail.com with questions.

AUG. 13 - 15 St. Croix State Park Heritage Weekend St. Croix State Park welcomes the public to participate in a wide range of free programs beginning Thursday, Aug. 13 with “Retro Reel” (old-fashioned nature films) in the St. Croix Lodge at 5 p.m. On Friday, Aug. 14 programs include archery at 2 p.m. and a chance to meet Smokey Bear at 5 p.m. On Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. real blacksmiths will demonstrate their skills. Visit www.mndnr. gov/stcroix for more information, or call 320-384-6615.

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Wisconsin. Instructors will teach participants through a variety of games and wildlife exploration. Rent a single or double kayak or bring your own. Preregistration and life jackets are required. Call 715-463-2739 or visit www.crexmeadows.org.

‘Paddling into the Past’ Experience a one hour ride in a 10-person canoe while guides from the Minnesota Historical Society and Minnesota State Parks share information about the unique natural and human heritage of the Mille Lacs Lake region. This free event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 15, launching from the Mille Lacs Indian Museum grounds at 1 p.m. and again at 2:30 p.m. Registration is required and space is limited; call 320-532-3632 or e-mail millelacs@mnhs.org for more information.

‘Pickle Palooza’ at KHC Get “pickled” at the Kanabec History Center during “Pickle Palooza” on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 805 West Forest Ave. in Mora. Try pickle pie, pickle s’mores or a pickle pop, see the play “Pickled or Pickles?” by ABC Theatre Company, pick up a pickle hat, see a fridge pickle recipe demo, play games, win prizes and treats and more. Call 320-679-1665, or visit www.kanabechistory.weebly.com for details.

PCftA Gallery exhibit Pine Center for the Arts’ next gallery exhibit, set to open on Friday, Aug. 14 will feature the work of Pine City’s local artists. Select past gallery artists, as well as Art Center members, are invited to take part. For more information contact PCftA by email at info@pinecenter.org or leave a message at 320.629.4924; messages are only checked on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

AUG. 16 Stoffel Family Museum 20th anniversary The Stoffel Family Memorabilia Museum will welcome visitors to help celebrate their 20th anniversary from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16. The museum is located at 10527 Emerald Road, Pine City, one mile south of WCMP and the North West Company Fur Post. For further information call 320-629-3219.

AUG. 14 & 15 Rush City Music & Arts Festival The Rush City Music & Arts Festival will take place Friday and Saturday, Aug. 14 and 15 at the Chisago County Fairgrounds. There will be a car show, kids activities and more at this free family event. DJ music and a karaoke contest begin at 5 p.m. Friday night. Live music begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday following a variety of fun run/walk and 5K events beginning at 8 a.m. at Treasured Haven Farm (register at www. treasuredhavenfarm.com). Visit www.rushcitychamber.com for more information and a full schedule of times/events.

AUG. 15 Learn to kayak at Crex Introduce kids ages 12+ to the sport of kayaking on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon at Crex Meadows in Grantsburg,

Rural School Museum The Pine City Rural School Museum is open to the public every Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. through the end of August. The school is located one block north of Hwy. 324 on 7th St. S. in Pine City. Donations are accepted. Contact Erna P. at 320-6292810 with any questions.

AUG. 17 Northern Exposures The Northern Exposures Photo Club will meet on Monday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Kanabec History Center in Mora. Paul Olson will give a talk about camera technologies. Attendees are urged to bring their cameras to the meeting. Members will also share their photos of this month’s theme, “One Simple Subject.” The public is invited. Contact wmehlan@hotmail. com with any questions.

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AUG. 19 ECRAC grant information session East Central Regional Arts Council will provide a free grant information session about opportunities for arts organizations on Wednesday, Aug. 19 from 1-3 p.m. at 112 Main Ave. S., Braham. To register, or for more information, call the Regional Arts Council office at 320-396-2337, or email matt@ ecrac.org.

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with them and remain today. For details, call 320-532-3632 or visit: www.mnhs.org/millelacs.

House of Help golf fundraiser House of Help will host a 4-person golf scramble fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 22 at the Bulrush Golf Club, 605 Brookside Pkwy., Rush City. There will be a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Registration fee includes 18 holes of golf, two carts, lunch and door prizes. Call Mike Willert at 651-3326003 for more information.

Creative Canvas at PCftA Paint a summer landscape at Pine Center for the Arts, 265 5th St. SE, Pine City, on Thursday, Aug. 20, 7:30-9:30 p.m., with local artist Peg Skalicky. Attendees will enjoy wine, appetizers and a friendly atmosphere for a relaxing night out with friends. Space is limited; call 320-6294924 or visit www.pinecenter. org by Friday, Aug. 18 for cost, information or to register.

AUG. 20 - 23 ‘Alice-in Wonderland’ A cast of fifty will be on stage at the Ostrand Fine Arts Center for the Hinckley Summer Community Theatre Initiative production of “Alice-in Wonderland” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20, Friday, Aug. 21, and Saturday, Aug. 22. A matinee will be on Sunday, Aug. 23 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Call 320-384-6463 or email cclark@ hf.k12.mn.us with any questions.

AUG. 21 PTO school supply give-away Pine Dragons PTO will be hosting a School Supply Giveaway on Friday, Aug. 21, 6 - 7 p.m. at Journey North Church, Pine City. Email pinedragonspto@yahoo.com or visit www. pinedragonspto.weebly.com for more information.

AUG. 22 & 23 Children’s Weekend at the North West Co. Fur Post Experience the life of a 19th-century child while learning the skills of a voyageur at the North West Company Fur Post, Pine City, during “Children’s Weekend” on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 23 from noon to 4 p.m. Celebrate the last days of summer with toys, games and tests of skill and knowledge. Discover how playing games helped develop hunting skills and toys prepared children for their adult lives. Create a toy to take home, try to win a game of “cat-and-mouse” and learn the skills of a voyageur. For cost or information call 320-629-6356 or email: nwcfurpost@mnhs.org.

AUG. 24 ‘Medicare 101’ meeting A “Medicare 101” meeting will take place at the Grand Hinckley Inn (two blocks west of the casino), 777 Lady Luck Dr., Hinckley 55037 on Monday, Aug. 24. This is a Medicare overview, not UCare health plan information. To register, for more information or additional meeting dates/locations, call 1-877-5231518 or visit www.ucare.org.

AUG. 25 FirstLight community picnic

An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Friday, Aug. 21, at Anytime Fitness, 925 Main St. S., Pine City, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For an appointment to donate call the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.

FirstLight Health System is hosting a free community picnic on Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at its Pine City Clinic, 1425 Main St. N. There will be free, healthy food and beverages and fun yard games and activities. For information, call 800-245-5671 or visit www. firstlighthealthsystem.org.

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‘Our Migration Journey’ program at Mille Lacs Ancestors of the Ojibwe moved from the Atlantic coast and had established themselves around Mille Lacs Lake by the mid-1700s. On Saturday, Aug. 22, at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., the public is invited to the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post for a 30-minute presentation, “We are Anishinaabe: Our Migration Journey,” on the stories, values and traditions that traveled

New to Medicare meeting Going on Medicare soon or just interested in how it works? Come to a meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Pine City Public Library, 300 5th Street SE, Pine City MN 55063. Aspects of Medicare parts A, B, C and D will be covered as well as information on supplemental insurance. Call Amy Tvedt at 800-333-2433 or email amy.tvedt@ecrdc.org to register.

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MEETINGS THURSDAY 8/13 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. NAMI peer and family support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City Al-Anon: 7:30 p.m., Pine City, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Pine City VFW Auxiliary: Pine City, VFW Post #4258, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY 8/15 Model RR club: Askov, 10 a.m., Pine County History Museum SUNDAY 8/16 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. MONDAY 8/17 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church TUESDAY 8/18 Pine County Board: Pine City, Pine County Courthouse, 10 a.m. Pine City VFW: Pine City, VFW Post #4258, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY 8/19 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Focus on Ability: 1:30 p.m., Chisago Co. Snr. Ctr., North Branch Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine City VFW Hall AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center

SENIOR DINING Aug. 17 - 21 Aug Monday: Porcupine meatballs, baked potato with sour cream, peas in cream sauce, wheat bread, sweetened strawberries Tuesday: Hot roast pork sandwich, whipped potatoes with gravy, black bean salad, apple crisp with whipped topping Wednesday: Swiss steak, onion roasted potatoes, beets, wheat bread, old fashioned triﬂe Thursday: Dog Days of Summer - Chili dog, potato salad, fresh fruit, puppy chow Friday: Lemon pepper ﬁsh, baked potato with sour cream, broccoli salad, wheat bread, mixed fruit Cost is $4.00 for people over 60 and $7.50 for under 60. No preregistration needed, except for special events. Call the Pine City Senior Center at 320-629-3024 between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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Pioneer is part of the Pine City family

Pine City Pioneer Owner Gene Johnson shared a few thoughts on the Pioneer and community newspapers at the Pioneer’s 130th Birthday Celebration on Friday, Aug. 7 in Robinson Park. I’m delighted to be here tonight with my wife Kathy to talk to you for a few moments about newspapers. First of all, I want to say thank you to our subscribers and advertisers. I have owned the Pine City Pioneer since 1973 when David and Judy Mills turned the keys over to the business. But really, it’s the Pioneer community that owns the Pioneer. It’s a trusted member of every famOwner ily. It’s an integral part of your life, and often considered the glue for Gene the community. Johnson Every week the Pioneer is filled with new and important information along with a catalog of advertisers inviting you to participate in the economic well-being of the community. The Pioneer records history from birth to death for families in and around Pine County. It’s been doing that for 130 years, and it’s not about to go away. Over the 130 years there have been threats to run Minnesota’s own Hubert Humphrey once said that newspapers out of business. First there were radio the moral test of our government isn’t just in how we people that predicted newspapers would disappear, treat the young, healthy, and able-bodied. It’s also how then it was television, next came cable, and now it’s we treat the sick, the needy, and people with disabilidigital media. Newspapers have survived all those ties—those in need of a little extra support. These valnew mediums of communication and even adapted ues are near and dear to our hearts to digital media through websites to provide instant in Minnesota, where we have long information wherever you are. strived to ensure that people with disWe are proud of our staff at the Pioneer. Like any abilities have access to the same basic other business, there are changes over the years. resources and opportunities as everyWade Weber has done a remarkable job as our CEO, one else. Annette Krist with her advertising leadership and During my time in the Senate, I Mike Gainor who directs the news activities. have worked to share those MinneIt takes people like Sara Maki and Bonnie Korf in sota values across the country. That’s the office to make things click, as well as it does to why I helped lead the push in Conhave Sharon Fore and her daughter Brenda Olson Amy Klobuchar U.S. gress to successfully pass bipartisan inviting advertisers to participate every week in print and on the web. Sheryl Kuehn and Nicole Gust U.S. SENATOR Senator legislation called the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act – a are the production designers. Amy law that will help people with disabilOur hardworking drivers, led by Donna Sandities and their families better plan for berg, keep the Pioneer and the Advertiser coming Klobuchar your way – good people like Kaleb Montague, Terry their futures. James, Kelly Cox, Julia Skogheim, Don Behrman, The reality is that people with disDerek Rousu, Bob Hughes, Ken Sprinkle, Tammy abilities and their families face many challenges, and Mattson and Christene Granger. their expenses can add up in a hurry. Take just one Over the years that I have owned the Pioneer we example: the lifetime cost of care for someone with have had publishers like Dennis Winskowski who autism is an average of $2.4 million when the autism went on to become director of weekly newspapers involves an intellectual disability. Those with disabilfor the Fargo Forum group. Now he is semi-retired ities also face unique barriers to finding and holding and is a newspaper broker. a job and living on their own because their access to We had Steve Prinsen here who did an outstandcertain safety-net programs can be lost once they esing job as publisher and went on to own his own tablish a minimum level of savings and income. newspaper at Annandale where he continues to be That’s where the ABLE Act comes in. This law, which active. passed Congress with strong bipartisan support, creWe applaud people like Donna Heath who has ates tax-advantaged savings accounts – much like the been a columnist for 100 years, and knows the histo529 accounts many families use to save for college – ry of Pine County like the back of her hand. that people with disabilities can use to cover expenses There’s the good news, People celebrating like education, housing, employment support, assistive technologies, and wellness – all without jeopardizing SEE JOHNSON, PAGE 12 the other support and resources they count on.

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In the months after the ABLE Act became federal law, states across the country have been quick to pass legislation to implement it. Since January, twenty-five states—including Minnesota—have passed ABLE Act implementation bills, and I’ve been pushing the federal government to issue regulations so that these states have the guidance they need to launch ABLE programs and families can realize the law’s benefits. Many Minnesotans know a family or a person who has been affected by a disability. For a lot of us, this is personal. When my daughter was born, she couldn’t swallow for nearly two years. She had a feeding tube, and the doctors didn’t know what was wrong with her. It ended up being a temporary problem, and we were able to get through it. But during those two years, I was able to see through the eyes of a parent of a child who was struggling, and I know that, like me, the parents of children with disabilities want what is best for their families—both now and for the years to come. There are families like these all across the country – including many here in Minnesota – who can envision a brighter future for their loved ones thanks to this legislation. That’s why more than 70 organizations that help people with disabilities support this legislation, including the American Association of People with Disabilities, Autism Speaks, and the National Disability Institute. In the 25 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, we have made progress in removing barriers and empowering people with disabilities. Now we must do even more. This is one of those laws that will do exactly what it says it will do: help millions of Americans with disabilities all across the country achieve a better life by helping them save for their future. Though there is still more work to be done, this is an important step to ensuring those with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else.

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For homeowners going through their maintenance checklist, Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) offers advice for keeping their roof in tip-top shape and information on when it might be time to consider a new roof. When you’re in the market for a new home, it’s always a good idea to ask the age of the roof of any house that you’re considering purchasing. This will tell you if you can reasonably expect to go a number of years without having to replace the roof or if you need to start to budget for a re-roofing job. “Every homeowner knows the value – even just from a peace of mind standpoint – of a structurally sound roof above their heads,” said Dana Badgerow, president and CEO of Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota. “Obviously, a roof is a big part of any homeowner’s investment and one that needs close monitoring and maintenance.” The average lifespan of a roof is 20-25 years, depending on a number of factors: mold or rot; cracked, torn or missing shingles; leaks and storm damage. However, whether a roof is new or old, it’s important for homeowners to perform regular maintenance. BBB offers some tips which could help extend the life of your roof: • Clear dead or overhanging branches. Have a professional tree service evaluate the branches hanging over your roof and decide whether or not they are a risk. If the branches are dead, that increases the chance of them falling onto your roof. In addition, heavily shaded areas of your roof can retain moisture, which sometimes leads to mold. Regular trimmings of overhanging branches will help your roof dry in a uniform manner. • Inspect for hail damage. After strong storms, especially hailstorms, have a licensed insurance adjuster or contractor inspect your roof. Dimples and cracks on the shingles are key indicators that hail damage has occurred. • Keep your eyes and ears open and remove debris. Homeowners should inspect their roof regularly and monitor for hail damage. Ground-level inspections can be done by the homeowner. You should also keep your gutters clear. If there’s debris that needs to be removed, either call a professional or be very cau-

tious when getting up on your roof. If the roof on your home is over twenty years old, it may be a good idea to solicit expert opinions – from licensed contractors – before making the decision to sign off on a re-roofing project. To help homeowners find reliable and trustworthy roofing companies, BBB offers the following tips: Start with trust. Research and find dependable contractors for free at bbb.org. Deal with licensed and insured contractors. In Minnesota, roofers must be licensed by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) (doli. state.mn.us). Contractors in North Dakota should be registered with the ND Secretary of State’s Office (http://sos.nd.gov/). A contractor should be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, not you. Get everything in writing. It’s important to review the contract carefully before signing it. Contracts should include: the description of services provided, payment schedule, an estimate on when the work will commence and finish, and warranty information. Ask for references. Asking friends and family for references is always a good idea. You should also ask contractors for references from past customers, and follow up with them directly to learn more about recent projects the company completed. Request estimates. Ask for estimates from at least three different contractors. Everyone has a different budget, but don’t automatically choose the company with the lowest bid. Your roof is an integral part of your home and not a place where you want to cut corners. For more information on steps to take when your home suffers storm damage, visit bbb.org/minnesota/news-events/news-releases/2015/07/bbb-offerstips-to-storm-damage-victims/. The mission of Better Business Bureau is to be the leader in building marketplace trust by promoting, through self-regulation, the highest standards of business ethics and conduct, and to instill confidence in responsible businesses through programs of education and action that inform, assist and protect the general public. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Contact BBB at bbb.org or 651-699-1111, toll-free at 1-800-646-6222.

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To the Editor: What a time for Pine City people. Starting Friday night with the 130th anniversary of the newspaper of Pine City. The Pine City Pioneer can be proud of its heritage and look forward to the next 130 years. I wonder what it will look like at that time? Then over 500 gathered for the all class reunion, classes of 1933 to 1973, at the Grand Casino Ballroom to lunch and rend old acquaintances. I am almost glad that these events are not held yearly. But it was great fun. Dale Kuzel Pine City

What’s in the name ‘Trump?’

To the Editor: What’s in a name? That which we call ourselves? A rose by another name would be as sweet. I refer not to Shakespeare’s Romeo but to a name that will never be sweet: the trumpeting Donald Trump. It is true he has his fans, as did Palin, but the question is why? Because he says what all the people are thinking? No. It’s because a rich guy with a reputation is saying what some people are thinking. In other words if I, who am without riches or reputation, went on media in the manner of a trumpeter and trumpeted things Trump has, I would be soundly tromped. Ever since the beginning of time immortal (and government/religion) people have said things quite similar to what Trump has; the difference being the perceived status of the orator. The only good temporary thing. What Trump has done is force actual politicians to try harder to entice people into believing in them by talking less in circles and more in terms of actual detailed “promises.” One bad thing he has done is allow good folk who have railed against people with similar business behaviors as his to cheer him as a great and wonderful person. Small wonder the name “politician” is not sweet either. After all, we are responsible for electing them. Mike Kubesh Hinckley

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High School Single Lunch: $2.15 Elementary Single Lunch: $1.90

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ACROSS ALL GRADE LEVELS If you want your child to have his/her own headphones, that is an option. KINDERGARTEN: 1 standard sized backpack, 1 small snap-type pencil box (no handles), 1 8-pack jumbo size Crayola crayons, 3 boxes 24 pack Crayola crayons, 1 box Crayola markers, 4 large black dry erase markers, 4 No. 2 pencils sharpened, 1 large pink eraser. 6 large glue sticks, 2 plastic 3-prong style folders, 1 folder for backpack, 1 notebook, 1 box of tissues (or more), 1 paint shirt, $10 supply/ party fee. GRADE ONE: 5 sharpened pencils, box of 24 crayons, backpack, snap-type school box, 4 large glue sticks, a large pink eraser, Fiskars scissors, 2 dry erase markers, large box of tissues, and enough extras to replenish their supplies throughout the year. Please label items with child’s name. GRADE TWO: Tote bag, 2 pocket folders, 1 plastic folder, 2 large glue sticks, 2 small or 1 large snap-type school boxes, 3 wide-lined notebooks, markers, box of 24 crayons, 2 packs of No. 2 pencils (sharpened), eraser, colored pencils,

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Intermediate Algebra (1” three ring binder, loose leaf paper, pencils, TI 83 or TI 84 graphing calculator), Math Bridge (notebook, folder), English 8 (pens or pencils, either a spiral notebook with perforated edges or (preferred) a 3-ring binder with loose-leaf paper, folder that will last the year), Geography (1.5” three ring binder, notebook, pencils), Science 8 (2 composition notebooks, folder, pencils, earbuds or headphones), Health (notebook, folder, pencil, black or blue pen, highlighter), Art (sketchbook or notebook, #2 pencil, big pink eraser, ultra ﬁne Sharpie marker), Reading (pens or pencils, earbuds), Computers (pencils), FACS (notebook, folder with pockets, pens or pencils), Junior High ALC (notebook and folder (one for each class) color coded, pencils and pens, pink eraser), Everyday-iPads need to be fully charged PARENTS ARE ASKED TO CHECK WITH THEIR CHILDREN FRE QUENTLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WITH REGARD TO WHICH SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEED TO BE REPLENISHED.

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KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST GRADE: 1 Pencil Box, 8 # 2 Pencils, 1 Pink Eraser, 1 Highlighter, 1 Box 24 count Crayola Crayons, 1 Box 8 Count Washable Crayola Markers, 1 Bottle Liquid School Glue, 3 Glue Sticks, 2 Wide-Ruled Spiral Notebooks (any color/ style), 2 Pocket Folders (any color/style), 1 Box of Kleenex to share with class, 1 Canister of Clorox Wipes to share with class, 1 Box zipper closure Plastic Bags

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for whole class use, Your choice of: Gallon, Quart or Sandwich Size, 1 pair of headphones for computer (Kindergarten and new students only) SECOND AND THIRD GRADE: 1 Box of colored pencils, 1 24 count box of CRAYOLA crayons, 2 Erasers,1 Pencil Box, 1 Pencil pouch, 1 Box of 8 Markers, 3 Wide-line Spiral Notebooks, 4 #2 Pencils, 2 White School Glue, 1 Paint shirt, 2 Pocket Folders, 2 Glue Stick, 1 Pair of headphones

for computer, 1 Container of Clorox wipes, 3 Boxes of tissues (Kleenex or any name brand) FOURTH, FIFTH, AND SIXTH GRADE: 1 Pencil box, 1 Pencil pouch, 2 Boxes of #2 pencils, 1 Box of crayons, 1 Box of markers, 1 Box of colored pencils, 1 Pencil sharpener for colored pencils, 2 Glue sticks,1 Glue bottle, 1 Pointy scissor, 2 Erasers, 1 Highlighter, 2 Pocket folders, 8 Notebooks, 2 Package of

loose wide-ruled leaf paper, 6 Stretchable book covers, 1 Paint shirt, 1 Box of Kleenex,1 Flash drive, 1 Pair of headphones for computer, 2 Containers of Clorox wipes **These are supplies that will start the year oﬀ. Students may need a few extra things after school begins. **Students will need tennis shoes for Phy. Ed. class, they do not need to be kept at school.

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St. Mary’s... • A Catholic school - God centered • Accredited preschool & elementary school thru MNSAA. An accrediting agency recognized by the State of Minnesota. MNSAA is also a member of the National Federation of Non public-school State Accrediting Association (NFNSSA) • Preschool Licensed by State of Minnesota Preschool - Tue and Thurs all day or half day • Kindergarten - All day every day • First thru sixth grade • Teachers with BA/MA degrees and licensed thru the State of Minnesota • Current and integrated curriculum • Family focused and parental involvement

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Back to School Night 6pm-7pm First Day of School School Advisory Committee Meeting 7pm-8pm Early Release St. Mary’s Catholic School Marathon 9am-1pm No School -MN Conference Early Release End of 1st Quarter No School- Teacher Workshop First Day of 2nd Quarter School Advisory Committee Meeting 7pm-8pm End of First Quarter- No school No School-Thanksgiving Break Early out day for students Last Day of School before Christmas Break Classes resume No School - MLK Day School Advisory Committee Meeting 7pm-8pm Last Day of 2nd Quarter No School-Teacher in Service First day of 3rd Quarter No School President’s Day No School- Parent/Teacher Conferences Teacher In-Service No School School Advisory Committee Meeting 7pm-8pm Early out day for students No School-Good Friday

Pine City Schools Telephone Directory Direc tory

GENERAL District General Number Bus Garage Drivers Ed

629-4000 629-2032 - Beth Ploub, Manager 629-4112 - Connie Blazek - Registration

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COMMUNITY ED/EARLY CHILDHOOD Director Secretary

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322-5119 - Jocelyn Rydberg 322-2201

DISTRICT OFFICE Superintendent Business Manager Director of Curriculum and Instruction Accounts Payable Administrative Assistant Technology Coordinator Food Service Director Building and Grounds Director

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Attendance • Report school absences please. Principal Assistant Principal Principal’s Secretary School Nurse Social Worker Unique Learners Coordinator & Title 1 Coordinator Title 1 Reading

629-4213 - Linda Boland 629-4210 - Stephanie Lorsung 629-4211 - Mike LeMier 629-4212 - Coleen Peterson 629-4215 - Lisa Leibke 629-4122 - David Jackson 629-4244 - Joanne Blake 629-4269 - Carolyn Clark

JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Attendance Report school absences please. Principal Assistant Principal Principal’s Secretary Activities Director School Nurse Junior High Counselor Senior High Counselor Guidance Oﬃce Secretary

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PINE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TEACHER STAFF

Applied Fine Arts Mr. Kevin Cahill First Day of 4th Quarter Mr. Blake Groe School Advisory Committee Meeting 7pm-8pm Ms. Jennifer Krinke Early out day for students ELC for grades 4-6 Ms. Michelle Jansen ELC for grades 4-6 ELC for grades 4-6 Mr. Tyler Mans School Advisory Committee Meeting 7pm-8pm Business and Preschool Graduation and Last Day of preschool 5pm-6pm Computers No School- Memorial Day 6th grade Graduation 6-7pm Mrs. Luann Morneau Last Day of School Family and Consumer Science ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mrs. Nancy Jackson TEACHER STAFF Mrs. Sara Roubinek Mrs. Deanna Jahnz, Principal/Preschool Teacher Health Mrs. Heather Guzik, School Secretary Mr. Richard Engelstad Mrs. Elizabeth Perreault, Preschool Teacher Industrial Technology Ms. Amanda Carlson, Kindergarten & First Grade Teacher Mr. Galen Erdmann Mrs. Twylah Teich, Second & Third Grade Teacher Mr. Tim Schlichting Ms. Cynthia Martin, Fourth, Fifth, & Sixth Grade Teacher Mr. Curt Wagner Mrs. Kelly Welch, Health & Physical Education Teacher Language Arts

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Button factory workers go on strike 10 Years Ago, 2005 One hundred years of history – the Shuey farm is a testament to the skill, determination and hard work of the settlers. The original barn on the farm is still in use today, though not for storing tobacco, which was its purpose at first. Monroe and Madora Shuey settled on the land east of Pine City, where Robert and Virginia Shuey, their son, David, and wife Jeanne still operate the farm. It is 100 years old this year. Reports were coming into the Sheriff’s office of strong winds and trees down in the Finlayson, Rutledge, Willow River areas. A Sturgeon Lake resident on Cathedral Pines Drive reported his garage went through his Years house. Roofs were blown off of garagAgo es. Over 400 people sent in their resDonna ervations for the 1928-1961 Pine City class reunion held at the Grand CaHeath sino Hotel. Grace Therrian Hagman was the only one from the class of 1928. “I expect to be attending the reunions when I’m 100,” she said. Howard and Liz Olson invited the community to help them celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on Aug. 28 at the Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. This summer over 75 youth ages 10-14 participated in the local United States Tennis Association’s (USTA) Junior team tennis program. At the end of July they were in the northwest section USTA team tournament at the University of Minnesota. The Pine City contingent played very well at the sectional tournament and because of their play they were one of two teams to earn a trip to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in September to play in the USTA Regionals. The stretch of hot, sultry weather from mid-summer into September, often called the “dog days” takes its name from ancient Roman mythology. But lately, it’s been getting a new meaning in Minnesota. The public is warned to stay out of the lakes if the water looks bad, and smells bad, and to keep their dogs and other pets out of the water because the blue-green algae can be toxic to animals and humans. Jeff and Sharon Pangerl were celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary at their home with a Hawaiian Luau on Aug. 27. The Jolly Zuks were playing from 4-10 p.m.

25 Years Ago 1990 Pine City’s newest industry, Broekema Beltway, has announced plans to move its operation to Hinckley. They can sing, they can dance, and they can act. That’s why a group of local teenagers calls their variety show “Triple Threat,” the show biz term for a multitude of talents. Tonight’s the big night for the young people who participated in a new summer community education program. They sharpened their acting, singing and dancing skills in the performing arts courses developed by Val and Jim Tiede and will perform some of their routines for the public at Pine City High School. The latest rage in decorative magnets, Poseys assume a variety of positions wherever their owners put them. Cindy McCullough, a Pine City teacher, makes the magnets in her spare time and sells them at craft shows.

It was a battle to the finish in the 18-hole Michelob Golf Scramble at the Pine City Country Club last Sunday. Jim Nelson and Tom Gahler tied with Allen Erhart and Wally Connaker, with net scores of 56 to split the championship. The tournament was sponsored by Michelob beer, which donated golf bags and gold putters for the winners. Beverages were served on the course during play and bratwursts were served between rounds at the clubhouse. Peter Rosenkvist has joined Our Redeemer Lutheran Church as an associate pastor. He officially joined the congregation Sunday, Aug. 5. Melon Vine Farm will hold its 3rd annual Melon Festival on Aug. 18. Melon Vine Farm boasts organically grown, fresh-from-the-field produce. As certified organic farmers, the Raudabaughs have been featured in Certified Organic Gardening magazine. When they began organic farming in 1981 consumers weren’t as conscious of chemicals being ingested through the food chain. Robin, their son, Lucas, and Lee are looking forward to the festival.

50 Years Ago, 1965 After the close of the 10:15 service, the Zion Lutheran Church held a mortgage burning ceremony last Sunday just ten years after the new church building was dedicated. Leane Mortenson and Vicky Hancock, both 4-H club members, were among 250 county dress revue winners at the state fair event. Back to school specials featured at Frances Ann Shop included girls’ blouses for $1.25, corduroy slacks for $1.59, and wool culottes for $3.98.

75 Years Ago, 1940 William Challeen of Pine City was chosen to head the “40 & 8” play organization of the American Legion for the next year. The electrical storm of Monday that had so many of our people wondering as to what was going to happen, did happen out at Pokegama Lake where a team of horses at the Iver Stumne farm was instantly killed and a heifer at the farm home of Mr. Stumne’s son, Herb, was also killed. Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Froelke of Rush City are the proud parents of a seven-and-one-half pound baby girl. Mrs. Froelke is the former Ione Pangerl. On Saturday, Aug. 3, Miss Elvira Bock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bock of Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, became the bride of Mr. George Greig, son of Mr. and Mrs. Major Greig of Pine City.

100 Years Ago, 1915 There is a strike on at the Pine City button factory. J.J. Madden, the owner, says he has readjusted the scale three times this spring to meet the wishes of his employees and has finally reached the end of the limit. He says he has been paying way above the scale at Muscatine and other blank cutting plants south of us, and besides, there’s no present sale for blanks. Ben Gould of Rock Creek discovered three bee trees, one of them a big one with, he said, at least 75 to 100 lbs. of honey. Blackberries are not so plentiful this year as to pass unnoticed and when one sees such luscious ones as came from the Mider farm, just west of town, one swears again to confidence.

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‘Sugar in the morning, sugar in the evening’ Darlene and Geri Mullins take the stage at Pine City school around 1958 to harmonize on a McGuire Sisters song. Darlene remembers that she and her sister were frequent shoppers at Lahodney’s wonderful dress and hat shop west of Nicoll’s Cafe. The sisters had grown up sewing their own clothes, but were frequent shoppers at Lahodney’s on payday to purchase “Seventeen” brand dresses so they could look their best when they sang on stage.

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WITH THANKS… The Pine County Parade was held on Saturday, August 1, with a total of 90 units that joined in the fun. The Chamber was pleased with the support from local organizations and businesses that provide funding for the great performing units that participated this year. We heard great responses on the annual flyover from the T-6 Flight Team and the Minnesota Timberwolves crew, including their popular mascot, Crunch. If you enjoyed the parade this year….and I hope you did… please take the time to thank the following sponsors for making the Pine County Parade one to remember. 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 them for their time in supporting this great event: Erin Skalicky, Bonnie Menigo (Jeff & Joe), TJ Musgrove, Butch Nicoll, Todd Cummings, Frank Christopherson , Terry Peterson, and Joe Dvorak. Special thanks to the Pine County Sheriff ’s Department for assistance with traffic management for the parade, Pine City Public Works for barricades and supplies, and to Pine City/ Hinckley Garbage Service for providing trash receptacles throughout the parade route.

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 2015 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR The Pine City Chamber of Commerce is now accepting letters of nomination for the 2015 Citizen of the Year. Letters should be submitted to the Chamber office at 315 Main Street South, Suite 155, Pine City MN 55063. A nominee should be a resident of the Pine City area and exhibit qualities that make them deserving of recognition by the community. The nomination letter should include specific examples of these qualities by listing some of the things that the nominee has done for our community over the years. The deadline for submission of nominations is Friday, September 4 at NOON.

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Now open in Downtown Pine City, East Central Martial Arts is offering evening classes for youth and adults on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday evenings. Class options include: youth martial arts, low impact aerobics, Tae Kwon Do, Kick Boxing, Judo, Hap ki do, and Aikedo. Additional time slots are available for open studio.

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NEW BUSINESS VISIT: Sparx Dance Studio Sparx Dance Studio is a full service studio offering classes for all ages, 3 years old to adults. Classes in jazz, tap, ballet, and hip hop will begin this fall in addition to private lessons in ballroom. Students can choose from both recreational and competitive dance groups. Look for our Fall Open House event on Thursday, August 20 from 4-8 PM. For more information contact: Jennifer Barth

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payment, the borrower is eligible for that money and a late fee as well. Another benefit of reverse mortgages is they protect homeowners against falling home prices. If the value of the home drops after the loan is negotiated, it will not affect the equity value assessed for the life of the loan. Cons One down side to reverse mortgages is that the loans have higher up-front fees than other types of financing. Borrowers have to pay not only an origination fee and closing costs, but mortgage insurance costs as well. These initial costs can be several thousands of dollars. Unlike a traditional mortgage, where the balance gets lower and lower over time, with a reverse mortgage, no payments are being made on the loan. This means the loan balance simply gets larger over time depending on how much money is drawn from the home’s equity. At the end of the loan, when the homeowner moves from the property or the premises is vacated upon the borrower’s death, the value of the estate decreases based on the pay-off value of the reverse mortgage loan. Heirs will pay off the mortgage by selling the home and will only inherit the remaining money after the reverse mortgage lender has the loan satisfied. This means men and women will be leaving less money for their heirs, but those heirs will not be personally liable if the home sells for less than the value of the mortgage. The mortgage lender has to claim a loss and request reimbursement from the Federal Housing Administration. Something many seniors may not be aware of with regard to reverse mortgages is that these loans can affect eligibility for some need-based programs. Although Social Security and Medicare are not affected, Medicaid and other government assistance programs can be affected if a senior has a surplus of funds from a reverse mortgage that are not spent during the month. A reverse mortgage is a long-term solution. People who are looking for a shortterm fix will find that this type of loan probably doesn’t meet their needs. Furthermore, it is hard to be approved for reverse mortgages on newly purchased homes. Lenders usually like to see at least six months or a year chain of title on a property before issuing a reverse mortgage. Many seniors often find reverse mortgages confusing. Seniors may unwittingly agree to a loan without fully understanding the scope of the reverse mortgage. It is adviseable to seek counseling on reverse mortgages before applying for one.

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The Pine County Fair opened Wednesday, July 29 in Pine City with a day full of excitement for Pine County 4-Hers! Over the past year, 4-H members throughout our county had been preparing for this week. They brought projects that ranged from photography to robotics, 4-Hers were excited to show off their achievements to the public. The variety of 4-H events that took place at the county fair included club exhibits, clothing and craft displays, livestock and small animal judging, horse competitions and much, much more! By preparing for the fair and showcasing their talents, these events offered our youth with the exceptional learning experiences needed to build self-conďŹ dence and maturity. Most of all, 4-Hers enjoyed entertaining the community that has encouraged them along the way! The following is a listing of the 4-H project area champions from the Pine County Fair.

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Breeding Gilt

Grand: Haeven Ennen

Flower Gardening Grand & Reserve: Madison Nelson

Grand: Micah Overtoom

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Reserve: Jacob Merrick

Grand: Sophia Lahti

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Food & Nutrition Grand: Sophia Lahti Reserve: Nathanael Moyer

Showmanship

Market Barrow Grand: Micah Moyer

Grand: Heather Jager-Durheim

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Grand: Jewel Currier

Reserve: Katelyn Robelia

Market Gilt

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Intermediate Market Goat Showmanship

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Grand: Joylyn Washenbecker

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Reserve: Madison Nelson

Grand: Kylie Robelia

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Grand: Donal Aasen

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Senior Poultry Showmanship

Intermediate Swine

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Grand: Justin Waschenbecker

Showmanship

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Grand: Jacob Merrick

Reserve: Haeven Ennen

Grand: Kylie Robelia

Intermediate Poultry

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Novice Dog Showmanship

Intermediate Beef

Showmanship

Beginner Swine Showmanship

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Pets Grand: Madison Nelson

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Grand: Marek Overtoom

Open Dog Showmanship

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Reserve: Micah Overtoom

Reserve: Andrew Belland

Grand: Joylyn Waschenbecker

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Beginner Poultry Showmanship

Horse

Photography

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Advanced English

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Grand: Lane Von Rueden

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Potato Grand: Malachi Ennen

Dairy

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Grand: Madison Nelson

Champion Heifer

Advanced Western Grand: McKenzie Kloeckl

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Grand: Kylie Robelia

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Robotics Reserve: Megan Du Chene

Reserve: Kayti Lyseth

Silver Martin Grand: Madison Nelson

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Grand: Paige Wimmer

Grand: Ellen Harth

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Reserve: Kayti Lyseth

Grand: Adam Nelson

Intermediate Games

Shooting Sports Grand: Josh Martin Reserve: Megan Du Chene

Overall Dairy

Intermediate Rabbit

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Grand: Ellen Harth

Showmanship

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Reserve: Kayti Lyseth

Grand: Madison Nelson

Beginner Games

Vegetable Gardening Grand: Nathanael Moyer

Senior Dairy Showmanship

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Grand: Shayla Stapek

Grand: Ellen Harth

Beginner Rabbit Showmanship

Dog

Vet. Science Grand: Andrew Belland Reserve: Wendy Nelson

Reserve: Kayti Lyseth

Grand: Adam Nelson

Pre-Jumpers

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Grand: Jewel Currier

Showmanship

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Grand: Kylie Robelia

Grand: Adam Nelson & Madison Nelson

Grand: Sophia Lahti

General Exhibits Aerospace Grand: Micah Moyer Reserve: Alana Mangan

Clothes You Make Grand: Eva Johnson Reserve: Elizabeth Moyer Clothing- Non Garment Grand & Reserve: Micah Overtoom Club Banner Grand: Sunnyside Reserve: Rock Creek Ramblers Club Community Pride Grand: Rock Creek Ramblers Creative Arts-Crafts Grand: Kira Mathias Reserve: Micah Moyer Creative Arts-Fine Arts Grand: Chloe Johnson Demonstrations Grand: Elizabeth Moyer Reserve: Anna Vaughan Entomology Grand: Evelyn Bombard Exploring Animals Grand: Rhaya Merrick Reserve: Madison Nelson Exploring the Environment Grand: Andrew Belland

Fashion Review Grand: Madison Nelson Reserve: Eva Johnson

Food Preservation Grand: Chloe Johnson Reserve: Micah Moyer Market Steer Grand: Hallie Rootkie Reserve: Ann Holmes

Food Revue Grand: Adam Nelson Reserve: Madison Nelson Indoor Gardening Grand: Chloe Johnson Reserve: Eva Johnson Lawn and Landscape Grand: Ashley Nelson

Self Determined Grand: Adam Nelson Reserve: Micah Moyer

Water/Wetlands Grand: Sophia Lahti

Beginner Dairy Showmanship

Wildlife Grand: Sophia Lahti Reserve: Kiri Mathias

Grand: Esther Nelson

Grand: Heather Jager-Durheim

Animals Beef

Dairy Goat Overall Dairy Goat

Breeding Heifer Grand: Ann Holmes

Reserve: Caitlin Norton

Grand: Donald Aasen

Reserve: Michael Durheim Market Lamb

Advanced Games

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Grand: Heather Jager-Durheim

Intermediate Dairy Goat Showmanship Grand: Donald Aasen Reserve: Caitlin Norton

Grand: Caitlin Norton

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Sheep

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PIONEER: Pine City joined together Aug. 7 FROM PAGE 1

the mood positive, interspersing reminiscences about the newspaper between their performances of upbeat country tunes. Volunteers from numerous Pine City organizations helped amuse the kids and entertain the adults visiting the park. Pioneeer Owner Gene Johnson spoke at the event and expressed his appreciation for Pioneer staff and for the citizens of Pine City. “Thank you for claiming this newspaper as a trusted member of your family,” Johnson said. “Thank you for celebrating with us and making the Pioneer a successful community newspaper.” The Pioneer sincerely appreciates all the visitors, volunteers and staff who made the newspaper’s 130th an anniversary to remember.

SCOTT JEANSON AND MIKE GAINOR

They say it takes a village to raise a child – and it takes a whole city to put on a party like the Pine City Pioneer 130th Birthday Celebration on Aug. 7. (below) Volunteers helped offer a history display in the Pioneer office –and those historical black-and-white photographs are still on the wall for interested visitors.

JOHNSON: Pioneer owner reflects on role of newspaper in the community FROM PAGE 1

marriages, births, achievements and successes in many walks of life. But not all the news we report is good news. There are criminals, embezzlements and accidental deaths. People sometimes get upset over it and angry with the newspaper, but you have to remember we’re the messenger. We don’t create the news. A publisher friend of mine said this and I quote: “It takes ethical journalists and experienced marketers and community knowledge, and dedicated advertisers to make a community newspaper work and no Internet, phone gimmick, sign board or mail piece can compare,” he said. “There’s a human touch we need to pass from generation to generation or we’ll all become irrelevant vapor-ware.” Thank you for claiming this newspaper as a trusted member of your family.

‘But really, it’s the community that owns the Pioneer. It’s a trusted member of every family. It’s an integral part of your life, and often considered the glue for the community. ’ Gene Johnson Pioneer Owner Thank you for celebrating with us and making the Pioneer a successful community newspaper. And now as I conclude, I feel like a little boy sitting on an iceberg. My tale is told.

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Welcomes... Dr. Carrie Carlson, DDS We are pleased to announce that Dr. Carrie Carlson, DDS will be joining our practice in August. Dr. Carlson is a graduate from University of Minnesota Dental School and has over 10 years experience working in general family practice, special needs adults, and community based outreach clinics. Dr. Carlson is married to husband Brent and has two children, Noah (11) and Ellie (9). Dr. Carlson and her family are excited to be moving to Pine City to become more involved with our community. Some of our patients may recognize Dr. Carlson as she has been coming to Pine City for the past 5 years volunteering with Dr. Ascheman for our Give Kids A Smile event. Dr. Carlson will be working Tuesdays thru Fridays and will be accepting new patients. We are very excited for her to partner with us to provide excellent oral health and well-being for our community.

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Complete with a picnic lunch, cake and party games, Pine Technical & Community College (PTCC) celebrated its 50th anniversary on Aug. 5. More than 480 community members attended PTCC’s second annual community picnic, which coincided with the college’s golden anniversary. While picnic-goers enjoyed a hearty lunch under the tent, kids and adults alike played a variety of lawn games under sunny skies. The picnic also included face painting and free books for kids and complimentary spruce tree seed stakes to commemorate the college’s contribution to the community – past and future. “Our 50th anniversary was an amazing day for the college and provided the opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the past with those that were personally involved in defining it,” said PTCC President Joe Mulford. “In many ways, the picnic felt more like a family reunion than anything else. It was humbling to meet former

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Facepainting, free food and friends were highlights of Pine Technical & Community College’s 50th anniversary celebration on Aug. 5.

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students, staff, and faculty that literally helped build Pine Technical and Community College into the advanced academic institution it is today.” “I couldn’t have more respect for a group of people and spending time with these true pioneers for higher education was simply incredible,” Mulford said. “Both State Senator Tony Lourey and Representative Jason

Rarick have been continual champions for higher education and specifically PTCC. Along with Pine City Mayor Carl Pederson and Mora Mayor Jack L’Heureux, they proved how the regional unity and support still exists. Hearing amazing stories about personal accomplishments of former graduates who attributed much of it to their educational experience was

great. We continue to be more excited than ever to build upon the legacy of the first 50 years and couldn’t be more optimistic or excited to get started on the next 50 years.” PTCC alumni are invited to help plan future events. Please email information@pine.edu if interested. Pine Technical & Community College, established in 1965 and ac-

credited by the Higher Learning Commission, serves more than 1,300 students and awards certificates, diplomas and associate degrees. PTCC is a proud member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, which is comprised of 31 state universities and community and technical colleges serving the higher education needs of Minnesota. The system

serves more than 270,000 students per year in credit-based courses and an additional 150,000 students in noncredit courses. For more information about PTCC’s programs, including information regarding how to apply, call 320-629-5100 or visit www. pine.edu.

Booya! (left) The Czech-Slovaka Folk Dancers, in traditional garb, provided entertainment at the 85th annual Sokol Camp Booya & Picnic on Cross Lake in Pine City last Sunday, Aug. 9.

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Big sister Riley welcomes her new brother Raylan Richard home. Born July 16, 2015. Proud parents are Jesse & Gena Anderson, Proud grandparents are Bryant & Lyn Anderson and Ralph & Kathy Brackenbury.

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This ﬁne group of golfers gathered at the Pine City Country Club on Friday, July 31 to support the Pine City Tennis Foundation which gives two scholarships to local graduating seniors each spring. The event was won by the Innovative #2 team of Neale and Kevin Schumacher, Steve Gamek and Geoff Jordan with a score of 29.

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A few of the faces behind the Fair The Pine County Fair would never happen without the hard work of numerous volunteers. (top) The Pine County Master Gardeners share their knowledge with Fair visitors. (bottom) The Lions food stand at the Fair was just one of a number of volunteer-led spots offering food, refreshment and entertainment to fairgoers.

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Classmates, friends and ‘Dragons Forever’ BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

They say you can’t go home again, but try telling that to the more than 500 Pine City High School graduates who found familiar faces and fond memories at the 2015 All-School Reunion. The event, held once every two years, was once again held at the Grand Casino Hinckley Convention Center, and the classes of 1933-73 gathered at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8 to reconnect with friends from the past. Graduates came from all over the United States for the “Dragons Forever” reunion, and though there may have been a few more gray and white hairs in evidence, most immediately recognized their old classmates and declared they looked just the same. No such event is possible without the hard work of a group of dedicated volunteers, and the group offered their gratitude to the Reunion Committee who made the 2015 All-School Reunion possible: Candy Ames, John and Pat Becvar, Bob Carlson, Bob and Marlys Salonek, Peter Sausen and Diane Teich. After two hours of socializing in the convention center, the graduates sat down for lunch and more catching up and reminiscing. And, as always, the old Pine City High School fight song found its way onto the program:

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(above) Smiling faces were everywhere on Aug. 8 as the Pine City High School classes of 1933-73 met up. (below left) Arnie and Darlene Smetana didn’t have far to look to ﬁnd old friends. (below right) Members of the Reunion Committee watch all of their hard work pay off as the event comes together.

Pine City High, Pine City High We’re going to win this game tonight! We’ll sing a song, so proud and long, as we will cheer the Green and White, FIGHT, FIGHT! Three cheers to you, so proud and true. We are all here to join the fight. Three cheers to you, Pine City High! Three cheers to you the Green and White. D-R-A-G-O-N-S Dragons, Dragons, Dragons! Many went home with warm memories, a few new phone numbers and email addresses – and plans to do it all over again in 2017 for the next Pine City High School “Dragons Forever” reunion.

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(above) Marianne Fedder Klande (1940) catches up with Sue Carpenter Lindstrom (1969). (below) Janet Kozak Sarenpa of Anoka touches base with Karen Hopkins Kozak, both graduates of the class of 1959.

Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Custodial, and Food Service Substitute Meeting Pine City Schools will be holding its annual meeting for substitute employees on August 27 at 2 p.m. in the 7th grade house at Pine City High School. Persons interested in teaching, paraprofessional, custodial, and food service substitute work are encouraged to attend this meeting. Representatives from Teachers on Call, the Pine City Schools’ Business Oﬃce, and program administration and coordinators will be present to provide training and answer questions related to substitute employment. Please plan on attending this important meeting. Substitute Teachers bring with you: • a copy of your teaching certiﬁcate • Social Security number • TRA number • Other data required for standard application forms Prospective Paraprofessionals should bring with you: • a transcript if they have a two-year degree or documentation that you have passed the ParaPro test. • other data required for standard application forms Substitute Custodial workers bring with you: • Social Security number • other data required for standard application forms

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Class of 2028 gets started at ‘Kinder Kamp’ BY KATLYN LINDBLOOM NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

On July 20, the class of 2028 started their formal education with Pine City’s Kinder Kamp, which ran from Monday to Thursday. The brand new students were introduced to school with a day of fun, including crafts, snacks and valuable information about life at Pine City Elementary. Cindy Stolp, director of community education and Early Childhood Family Education, or ECFE, oversees Kinder Kamp with the help of Teresa Plasek. “We work together, and I do a lot in and out of the classrooms,” Stolp said. “We really want it to be focused on them, the students, because it is transitioning into kindergarten. It’s a big step.” Plasek does a lot of prep work to get prepared for the start of Kinder Kamp. “I get all the projects ready for Kinder Kamp, this whole week,” Plasek said. “I get all that organized and ready to go, and just get the snacks organized and everything. I’m kind of more the behind-the-scenes person.” Plasek also mails out information, serves as the parent contact, and makes name tags. Along with Plasek and Stolp, Kinder Kamp has help from the kindergarten teachers, custodial staff, paras, the bus garage, the lunchroom staff, reading program volunteers and Joyce Benson. “It’s a lot of organizing and prepping in the May and June months,” Plasek said. She paused, and then laughed as she said, “and July.” At Kinder Kamp, the children spend most of their time with their homeroom teacher, in order to prepare them for the new school year. “The week is about the kids and the teachers and not us,” Stolp said. Each of the four days of Kinder Kamp has a theme. This year, the themes were Music, Dinosaurs, Feel Good, and Transportation. “They’re with their own classroom teacher, and that’s getting them ready for the fall,” Stolp said. “There’s art projects ... and writing, and they go through the lunch line. They get to practice holding the tray because that’s a big deal.” Each day begins with the parents participating. “It’s a big step from early childhood to kindergarten,” Stolp said. “The day is set up so the first part is with their parents, and then they split up. The kids stay in the classroom, and the parents go home.” Kinder Kamp also offers support for

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The littlest Dragons: Kinder Kamp students get a taste of school life during the summer before starting kindergarten in the fall.

parents as their children start elementary school. “We do a parent connection too, on Mondays,” Plasek said. “The morning session and the PM session ... it lasts a little over an hour. We bring in the lunch program, and then the bus, transportation, comes in. And Joyce Benson, who is a former kindergarten teacher, comes in. And she brings in school supplies and shows [the parents] what to bring.” Stolp has directed Kinder Kamp for 25 years, and Plasek has been involved for two years. Stolp says that Kinder Kamp has changed throughout the years. “It used to just be the kids that come to preschool here went to Kinder Kamp, and now, it’s everybody is invited to Kinder Kamp,” she said. “We have preschool here, so it was only those 12 kids that came.” Also, Kinder Kamp used to be a much longer summer program. “But then attendance was a little spottier,” Stolp said. “When it’s a nice short week, and we pack a whole bunch into that week, then the attendance is really great. I think it has been fine-tuned into a really nice program.” She said Kinder Kamp 2015 went very well and had good attendance. “We do it Monday through Thursday, with an AM and a PM [session] so parents can choose which one they want to bring their child to,” Plasek said. “We had 90 kids this year, and we have 105 enrolled. So, that’s a pretty good turn out.” On transportation day, the last day of Kinder Kamp, the children were taught how to properly cross the street and board the school bus. They also had a transportation-themed snack and craft. The students get to ride the bus, which is

a much-anticipated event. “There’ll be tears,” Plasek said. “And parents’ tears too, because it’s a tough time for parents too, to let their little kindergartener go.” According to Plasek and Stolp, Kinder Kamp has helped with the transition into elementary school. “It takes a little of the anxiety out because they get to meet their teacher,” Stolp said. “They get to meet some of their classmates. It’s just a nice step. Some kids stay at home, so they’ve never been to school. Some kids go to the same preschool for three years, so to go with somebody new is scary. It’s just to help with the bridge from early childhood to kindergarten because it’s all day, every day, and that is really different from preschool and home. It’s a big step.” Plasek said the difference from the beginning of the week to the end of the week was clearly visible. “They really have learned a lot,” Plasek said. “You can see just coming through the lunch line, and they seem more relaxed.” Kinder Kamp is a program that Plasek and Stolp say is worth every effort. “We’re all about early childhood, and we think it’s really important to do what’s best for the kids,” Stolp said. “This is what has been best for the kids and the transition. It’s worth every hour we put in.” “It’s a lot of prep and getting ready, but it’s so worth it when you see the kids come in. They’re so excited,” Plasek

said. “They come bursting out of their classroom saying, ‘Mom, guess what we did!’ That’s what’s rewarding about it all, seeing their faces.” Any questions about ECFE, preschool for the 2015-2016 school year, or Kinder Kamp can be answered by calling 320629-4030.

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Labor Day Due to the holiday,the deadlines for our papers will be: Kanabec County Times & Pine City Pioneer September 10 issue: Classifieds, ads and news Noon, Friday, Sept. 4

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Peters makes way to All-State Mixed Choir

Enter the 2015 Image Art Show

Kyle Peters, a senior at Pine City High School, recently participated in the All-State Mixed Choir at Concordia College in Moorhead. Kyle auditioned last spring and was selected from thousands of auditions from around the state. Three choirs are part of the All-State Choir program and it is considered the highest honor to be selected. The director of the MN All-State Mixed Choir this year was Dr. Bruce Rogers, the Director of Choral Activities at Mt. San Antonio College, in Walnut, California. In this role, he oversees the department’s various vocal and choral programs, which span the entire spectrum of music – from classical to jazz. Kyle will perform with his choir again in February at Orchestra Hall, along with the other All-State groups, including the All-State Bands and Orchestra.

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Superheroes appear at National Night Out

The 2015 IMAGE Art Show will be held this year at the East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC) at its office and galleries located in downtown Braham. The Call for Entry form for artists is available online and is due by the deadline date of Sept. 21, 2015. This year’s IMAGE Art Show will be held Oct. 24 through Nov. 6, with an opening reception on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. A welcoming ceremony and the judges’ presentations are scheduled for 6 p.m. that same evening. This is the 29th year of IMAGE, an annual judged art show for visual artists residing in Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine counties (Region 7E). Sponsored by the East Central Regional Arts Council, IMAGE is a celebration of artists living in Region 7E. Visual artists from any of these five counties are encouraged to enter the show. There is no fee to enter. This year’s IMAGE awards will include: two Judge’s Choice Awards ($500 each); 10 Excellence Awards ($200 each); and 10 Merit Awards ($100 each). In addition, all artwork entered will be eligible for People’s Choice and Purchase Awards. ECRAC will purchase one or more entered artwork(s) which will then become part of the Council’s permanent collection. These awards (with the exception of People’s Choice) will be presented at the opening reception during the first day of the show. The People’s Choice Award will be distributed after the show ends. To access the 2015 IMAGE art show entry form, go to: http://tinyurl.com/2015image. Note that entry forms are due no later than 11:55 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 21. For more information call 320396-2337, or email info@ecrac.org.

A Place For You seeks volunteers

A Place For You is seeking volunteers to fill an immediate need for the shelter. There is a need for transportation volunteers to assist in getting the residents to their jobs and picking them up to return to the shelter. The same driver does not need to do both. Interested volunteers should contact Cindi or Linda at A Place For You at 320-438-7070.

Pine City families brought a bevy of blankets to Robinson Park on Tuesday, Aug. 4 for the annual National Night Out event. Superhero capes were a popular item among the younger crowd, and fresh popcorn and games were offered by a host of different organizations before the showing of the animated ﬁlm “Big Hero 6” after the sun went down.

Initiative Foundation funds Pine City groups

The Initiative Foundation awarded 43 grants totaling more than $269,000 during the second quarter of 2015. The grants support organizations and projects in the 14-county region of Central Minnesota. Through the Greater Pine Area Endowment, the following organizations were awarded funding from the Foundation’s Turn Key component funds during April, May and June 2015: City of Pine City - Fire Department Radio Upgrade: $700, Pine County Department of Human Services - Child Abuse Advocacy Tool: $2,400. PHOTO PROVIDED

City, newspaper go to war in 1940 BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM PART 2 OF A SERIES

Though the nature of a community newspaper is to keep the focus on local issues, the great events of our shared national history are reflected in the pages of Pine City’s newspaper. Just a few months after the two competing newspapers in Pine City merged into the Pine Poker-Pioneer, war rumors became reality – and the shocking news of the attack on Pearl Harbor is given a bold, allcaps headline on the top right of Page 1 of the Dec. 11 edition. The editor brought the war home with another top-page story, “MANY FORMER PINE CITYITES ARE IN THE COMBAT ZONES.” The story said that Betty and Jean Hunt were both working in Honolulu at the port offices. “The early morning attack came before any of the office force had reported for work, and it is presumed that the two girls were at their homes

Emergency medicine physician joins Essentia Health in Deer River, Sandstone

Dr. Thomas Osborne has joined the Emergency Medicine Department at Essentia Health-Deer River and Essentia Health-Sandstone. “I like the fast pace of working in the emergency room,” said Osborne. “I look forward to caring for the people in the Sandstone and Deer River communities.” Osborne earned a medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis. He completed a residency in family practice at the Duluth Family Medicine Residency Program in Duluth, Minn. He is certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties in family medicine. To see Dr. Osborne’s full profile, visit EssentiaHealth.org and click on “Find a Medical Professional.”

Keep kids safe online all the time

safe from the bombs that raised such havok with the airfield,” the story read. With the unknown perils of war looming, Pine City readers no doubt found it reassuring that one of the other two stories at the top of the front

page talked about the basketball team’s latest games (two losses), and the other described in detail the annual Christmas program coming to the school, with kindergarteners performing “The Busy Christmas Fairies.” “There will

be no admission charge and a very inviting performance is being rehearsed at the present time,” the story read. “In previous years the auditorium has been filled to capacity ... come early to be assured of a seat.”

The Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension encourages parents to continue conversations with their children about making smart decisions online. Whether children use the Internet for social networking, games or other apps it’s always important to follow some basic safety guidelines. • Beware of sharing too much – whether it’s private emails, candid photos (even those that only appear for a few moments) or social media posts meant only for friends – once it’s out there, never assume you can control where it goes. • Keep your guard up during games and chats – the casual nature of these activities lend themselves to innocent sounding questions from strangers. Guard all private information, including your name, age, school and hometown. • Follow the Golden Rule online – don’t say it about someone else if you wouldn’t want it said about you. • Avoid meeting with someone you don’t know – treat any requests of this nature with extreme caution. While parents can’t stay up-to-speed on all of the apps, games, websites and cell phone offerings, they can take steps to help their children think critically about their interactions with others online. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children offers many tips for children and conversation starters for parents. You can get more information at www.missingkids.com.

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Pine City Evangelical Free Church’s Frontline youth group gathered in Suchitoto, San Salvador.

El Salvador inspires Pine City youth group BY TRACI LEBRUN NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

“Helping the people out and working side by side with them was truly the best experience. God showed me that making sacrifices for people can bring true joy to one’s heart,” reflected Elijah Johnson of Pine City Evangelical Free Church youth group. Frontline, Pine City Evangelical Free Church youth group, traveled to El Salvador in June to serve the people of Suchitoto, a small farming village outside of San Salvador. The youth and leaders traveled under the direction and supervision of SLAM (Students Living a Mission). While in Suchitoto, the youth served mostly women and children in work projects and a week-long kids camp. Youth Pastor Joe Gatzke described the process in preparing for a mission trip to a thirdworld country. “The work of a missionary always starts at home. This year was our third missions trip in three years that I have been working at the church, with the first two trips being to Sturgis, South Dakota and the other staying here in Pine City with work projects in Minneapolis/St. Paul. “In July of 2014, a member in our church gave me a support letter from Mike and Betsy Johnson who work with SLAM in Nashville, Tennessee. Mike grew up in Pine City Evangelical Free Church before graduating from Bethel College and joining the mission field. SLAM specializes in taking students on both domestic and international missions trips. With international trips offered to Africa, the Philippines and El Salvador, I had a tough choice ahead of me. Having been

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Youth Pastor Joe Gatzke and the Frontline team making their way to the vacation bible school location in Suchitoto.

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Frontline member McKenzie Kloeckl with children from the Suchitoto village who came for the week-long vacation bible school hosted by Frontline.

to Central America four times before, I felt most comfortable choosing to go to El Salvador.” Students applied for the trip in early November and the team of 25 was assembled before Christmas. Students worked hard to raise the support needed to cover airfare, immunizations and living costs. Students had training sessions to help prepare them to put on kids camps for elementary students in the village. The students learned puppet shows, kids’ songs, magic tricks, soccer drills and children’s games and were able to communicate them in Spanish. “We departed for El Salvador on June 22nd and arrived to 95 degree heat and intense humidity,” recalled Gatzke. “In addition to our kids camp activities, our students also performed labor-intensive work projects. We poured concrete, built a rocket stove (one

that would ventilate outside the house instead of inside, which had been causing numerous health problems for the occupants), cut grass by hand, put up barbed wire fencing, and helped with some landscaping projects. The change of culture and intense heat saw over half our group get sick for 2436 hours. “My desire for an international trip was for our students to see life in a completely different context. Much more than being struck by the poverty, my hope was that each member of our trip would have their eyes opened to the necessity of learning to help others in practical ways. While it was great to go to a third world country and help others in need, I was most impressed by the positive impact that the culture and the sincerity of the Salvadoran people had on our group. Each member returned home with the

desire to meet the needs of those around them in their own community,” stated Gatzke. “I learned that we really don’t understand poverty in this country until you have been in a third world country,” stated Gracie LeBrun, a junior who traveled with the group. “I didn’t realize the extent of poverty until seeing the homes that they lived in and the food that they had to eat. After seeing the needs of the women and children there, I have decided to devote my future occupation to helping and serving women and children in need.” Youth leader and nurse Ellie White reflected, “The sweetest thing about going on a missions trip is seeing growth and maturity develop in the group. The group had been training for months for this trip and it paid off while they were there. In 95 degree heat

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Frontline’s Jed Johnson and youth leader Kayla Jensen preparing concrete to construct an outdoor ventilated oven for a local widow and her family.

with plenty of humidity, strange food and a wave of sickness, our Pine City students pushed themselves and delivered what they had promised. The El Salvadoran children were thrilled to play soccer, watch puppet shows, hear Bible stories and just hang out. As a leader I was so proud of our students and challenged by their willingness to

do whatever was asked of them, from cutting grass with a machete to mixing concrete to build a new oven for a widow. It is exciting to me to see deep faith developing in young people and see their desire to share their faith with others.”

This story was previously published in the Pine County Courier.

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Public Comment The Central MN Council on Aging (CMCOA) is allowed to submit a proposal to the Minnesota Board on Aging (MBA) to transfer Title III-B (Supportive Service) funds to the Area Plan Administration for Program Development and Coordination (PD&C) Activities that will have a direct and positive impact on the enhancement of services for older persons in the Central region of Minnesota. CMCOA is proposing to use $127,893 (25%) in Title III-B direct service funds to pay for the PD&C Activities during 2015 as a cost of Area Plan administration. The MBA policy allows up to 25% of these funds to be used for this purpose. CMCOA is allowed to submit a proposal to the MBA to use Title III funds for the purpose of providing supportive and caregiver support services and will employ a cost sharing strategy for allowable services to expand potential of this Title to support older individuals and their families in the Central region of Minnesota. CMCOA is proposing to use approximately $501,229 in Title III funds to pay for supportive and caregiver support services during 2015 which are subject to cost sharing requirements. CMCOA is required to make the details of such proposals available to the general public for review and comment. Written comments are encouraged and will be accepted until September 11, 2015: CMCOA, 1301 West Saint Germain St., Suite 101, St. Cloud, MN 56301. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on August 13, 2015

POKEGAMA TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ON MINOR SUBDIVISION Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 5 of the Township Subdivision Ordinance, that the Planning Commission of Pokegama Township will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting date on August 31st, 2015 at 7:00 pm, at the Pokegama Town Hall, 18336 Town Hall Rd., Pine City, Mn. 55063. The hearing is for a four (4) lot minor subdivision located off Edgewater Rd. The applicant and property owner is Roger and Rebecca Keppers of 16012 Edgewater Rd. NE, Pine City, MN. 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: 5th of August, 2015 Gordon Johnson, Township Planning Zoning Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on August 13, 2015

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Other Civil: Quiet Title Court File No. 58-CV-15-404 SUMMONS IN ACTION TO QUIET TITLE Scott W. Peterson and Renee M. Peterson, husband and wife, Plaintiffs, v. John W. Flood and Karen H. Flood, husband and wife; Edward C. Schumacher and Julie M. Schumacher, husband and wife; Cody D. Auers, a single person; Todd A. Linder and Denise M. Linder, husband and wife; Scott D. Jahnz and Christy K. Jahnz, husband and wife; Brent M. Jahnz and Kathy L. Jahnz, husband and wife; Jay K Jahnz, a single person; Julie A. Gahler and Gary J. Gahler, wife and husband; Theodore P. Kraft and Tamara L. Kraft, husband and wife; Stearns Bank, N .A.; Unity Bank East; JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.; and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.; AND ALL OTHER PERSONS, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN, Defendants. THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiffs have started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiffs’ Complaint against you is attached to this Summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the court and there may be no court file

www.pinecitymn.com number on this Summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this summons located at: John M. Cabak CABAK LAW, LLC 243 Main Street S Pine City, MN 55063 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiffs’ Complaint In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiffs should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the court may decide against you and award the Plaintiffs everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. 7. REAL PROPERTY. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in PINE County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: Parcel C: That part of the north 200 feet of the west 990 feet of Government Lot Five (5), Section Twenty-two (22), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twenty-one (21), lying east of the following described line: Commencing at the northwest comer of said Government Lot 5; thence south along the west line of said Government Lot 5 a distance of 220 feet; thence east parallel with the north line of said Government Lot 5 a distance of 495 feet, to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence north parallel with said west line a distance of 220 feet to the north line of said Government Lot 5 and said line there terminating. Together with the easements over the following described property: The south 40 feet of the north 240 feet of the east 495 feet of the west 990 feet of Government Lot 5, Section 22, Township 39, Range 21 AND The south 66 feet of the north 253 feet of the west 495 feet of Government Lot 5, Section 22, Township 39, Range 21. Parcel D: That part of the east 305 feet of the west 1295 feet of Government Lot Five (5), Section Twenty-two (22), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twenty-one (21), lying north of the following described line: Commencing at a concrete monument in the south line of Government Lot 5 distant 3074 feet east of the southwest comer of Section 22; thence on an assumed bearing of South 89 degrees 54 minutes West along the south line of Government Lot 5 a distance of 400.0 feet; thence North 0 degrees 06 minutes West 600.0 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes West a distance of 371.22 feet, more or less, to the intersection with the east line of the west 990 feet of said Government Lot 5 and said line there terminating. Together with the easements over the following described property: The south 40 feet of the north 240 feet of the east 495 feet of the west 990 feet of Government Lot 5, Section 22, Township 39, Range 21 AND The south 66 feet of the north 253 feet of the west 495 feet of

Government Lot 5, Section 22, Township 39, Range 21. The object of this action is to award judgment quieting title in the names of the Plaintiffs, and to determine that the Defendants have no further right, title, or interest in the above described real property. Dated: July 27, 2015 CABAK LAW, LLC /s/ John M. Cabak John M. Cabak Attorney for Plaintiffs 243 Main Street S Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-2529 Attorney Reg. #0388929 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 30, August 6 and 13, 2015 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 58-PR-15-57 In Re: Estate of Mary Ann Williams, 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 August 26, 2015 at 10 a.m., 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 February 14, 2013, and Separate Writings pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.2-513, and for the appointment of Kathy Dodge, whose address is 18931 Lundgren Drive, Finlayson, MN 55735, 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 22, 2015 KRISTA MARTIN Judge of District Court By: Sarah Spencer Dated: July 22, 2015 LU ANN BLEGEN Court Administrator By: Sarah Spencer CABAK LAW, LLC John M. Cabak MN# 0388929 243 Main Street S Pine City, MN 55063 Telephone: 320-629-2529 Facsimile: 855-629-2500 e-mail: john@cabaklaw.com Filed 7-22-15 Court Administration District Court Pine County, MN By SS Court Administrator/Deputy Published in the Pine City Pioneer on August 6 and 13, 2015 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-15-59 Estate of Patricia Ann Rickaby, a/k/a Patricia A. Rickaby, a/k/a Patricia Rickaby, 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 Daniel Erickson, whose address is 3363 24th Street SW, Pine River, MN, 56474 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 Minn. Stat. 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 Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: 8-4-15 /s/ LU ANN BLEGEN Lu Ann Blegen Registrar Dated: 8-4-15 /s/ LU ANN BLEGEN Lu Ann Blegen Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative Kevin A. Hofstad LEDIN & HOFSTAD, LTD. 539 Main Street S. Pine City, MN, 55063 Attorney License No: 012445X Telephone: (320) 629-7537 FAX: (320) 629-2479 Email: kevinh@ledinandhofstad.com Filed 8-4-15 Court Administration District Court Pine County, MN By DL Court Administrator/Deputy Published in the Pine City Pioneer on August 13 and 20, 2015 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-15-56 Estate of HENRY F. SHEPPARD aka HENRY F. SHEPPARD Jr. Decedent NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s will dated January 18, 2001 and codicil(s) to the will, dated, , and separate writings(s) under Minn. Stat. 524.2-513 (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed THEODORE R. SHEPPARD, 10853 Groningen Road, Sandstone, MN 55072, and CANDYCE J. SHEPPARD, 3337- 34th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55406, as co-personal representatives of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the co-personal representatives. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the co-personal representatives have full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the Co-Personal Representatives 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 Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Co-Personal Representatives or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. A charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minn. Stat. 501B.41, subd. 5. Dated: 7-20-15 /s/ LU ANN BLEGEN Registrar Dated: 7-20-15 /s/ LU ANN BLEGEN Court Administrator Attorney for Name: Betty A. Friesen Firm: NORDAUNE & FRIESEN, PLLC Street: 1000 Twelve Oakes Center Drive, Suite 100 City, State, ZIP: Wayzata, MN 55391 Attorney License No: 150654 Telephone: (952) 541-0600 FAX: (952) 475-0405 Email: bfriesen@nandf.net Published in the Pine City Pioneer on August 6 and 13, 2015 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage:

PINE CITY PIONEER DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 29, 2009 MORTGAGOR: Lloyd V. Otte, Jr., single. MORTGAGEE: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded June 5, 2009 Pine County Recorder, Document No. A 480544. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 14616 Copper Canyon Road, Pine City, MN 55063 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 26.0402.003 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The North 500.00 feet of the South 833.00 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 39, Range 21, Pine County, Minnesota. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Pine ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $160,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $155,975.80 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: September 3, 2015 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: D e t e n t i o n Center, 635 Northridge Drive NW, 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 attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on March 3, 2016, 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 MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None Dated: June 30, 2015 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 30 - 15-005141 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6 and 13, 2015 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. DATE: July 27, 2015 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: July 22, 2013 2. Mortgagors: Keocher Construction, Inc., a Minnesota corporation and undivided onehalf (1/2) interest; and Jeffrey P. Kranz and Linda M. Kranz, husband and wife, as joint tenants, an undivided one-half (1/2) interest; however as tenants in common between Keocher Construction, Inc. and Jeffrey P. Kranz and

Linda M. Kranz. 3. Mortgagees: Lake Area Bank 4. Recording Information: Recorded on July 25, 2013, as Document Number A-509380, in the Office of the County Recorder Registrar of Titles of Pine County, Minnesota. 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: None. INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 43-0591-000 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: The North 600 feet of the West 429.6 feet of the South Half of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (S ½ of the NW ¼ of the SW ¼), Section Thirtyfour (34), Township Thirty-eight (38), Range Twenty-one (21), except the Southerly 300 feet thereof, Pine County, Minnesota. Check here if all or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens) 8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 54319 Forest Blvd., Rush City, Minnesota 55069 other foreclosure data 9. The person holding the Mortgage: 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 […]. 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 Lake Area Bank. 10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Lake Area Bank. INFORMATION REGARDING Foreclosure 11. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied. 12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $100,000.00. 13. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $101,138.26. 14. 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 17, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., at the Pine County Sheriff’s Office located at 635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 100, Pine City, MN 55063. 15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months after the date of sale. 16. 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.” NOT APPLICABLE. 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: Christopher L. Olson (#0395191) Geck Duea & Olson, PLLC 4770 White Bear Parkway, Suite 100 White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Lake Area Bank 1400 East Highway 96 White Bear Lake, MN 55110 THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27 and September 3, 2015

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 9, 2007 MORTGAGOR: James Tracy and Annette Tracy, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded July 16, 2007 Pine County Recorder, Document No. A465893. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: U.S. Bank N.A. as trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2012-A. Dated May 12, 2015 Recorded June 1, 2015, as Document No. A-520816. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100200104104689209 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: EquiFirst Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Green Tree Servicing LLC MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 56776 Keystone Avenue, Pine City, MN 55063 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 430435000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 24, Township 38, Range 21 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Pine ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $136,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $128,221.85 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: September 10, 2015 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: D e t e n t i o n Center, 635 Northridge Drive NW, 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 attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN

Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on March 10, 2016, 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 MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: July 1, 2015 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 8 - 15-002891 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13 and 20, 2015 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PINE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION City Hall Council Chambers 315 Main Street S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, the 25th of August, 2015, at approximately 6:30 p.m., to obtain comments on a request made by Dennis Johnson on behalf of Victoria Johnson, to obtain a conditional use permit to allow for the removal of an existing single-family home and construction of a new single-family home in the flood fringe district. The property involved is located at 1115 3rd Avenue SW. A complete legal description is available upon request. All interested persons are encouraged to attend and be heard on this matter. Nathan Johnson Community Development Director/Planner Published in the Pine City Pioneer on August 13, 2015

Scholarship Wendy Bock of Pine City has received a $1,000 Transfer Scholarship from Minnesota State University Moorhead. Bock is majoring in special education. The Transfer Scholarship is awarded to new undergraduate transfer students seeking their first undergraduate degree who have successfully completed a minimum of 24 credits with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.

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Every August, even casual starwatchers go on the lookout for the Perseid meteor shower, and this year it should be good. The shower is predicted to peak at 1 a.m. on the 13th, hours before the moon’s harmlessly thin sliver rises through the dawn’s early light. The Perseids build up to their peak slowly, so if that night is cloudy, try any early morning between the 11th and 14th. After the peak, however, they tend to drop off sharply. The meteors radiate from a point near the helmet of Perseus, which will be high in the northeast during the peak hour. Meteors will probably begin flying soon after nightfall, and under dark skies you could see as many as 50 per hour. Perseids are fun to watch because they tend to be fast and often leave persistent trails. On moonless evenings—between about the 4th and the 17th—the hours before midnight will be great for finding summer constellations. Look low in the south for red Antares, the heart of Scorpius, and bright Saturn to the west, beyond the scorpion’s claws. Facing west, you’ll see brilliant Arcturus dragging kite-shaped Bootes, the herdsman, down toward

the western horizon. Moving east from Bootes, we have the semicircle of stars known as Corona Borealis, the northern crown; the hourglass that defines upside-down Hercules; and the constellation Lyra with its brilliant star Vega, part of the Summer Triangle of bright stars. Turn your binoculars on the parallelogram of stars below Vega; this is the lyre of mythic musician Orpheus, whence the constellation’s name. East of Vega is Deneb, in Cygnus the swan, the second star in the triangle. And south of both, Altair, in Aquila the eagle, completes the triangle. Using binoculars, start with Altair and sight upwards, straight

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toward Vega. Not quite 40 percent of the way to Vega you’ll find a pattern of stars known as the Coathanger. It hangs rather upside-down and comprises 10 stars: six in the rod of the coathanger and four in the hook. Above Scorpius, use a star chart to make out Ophiuchus, the snake handler, and trace the snake from its head near Corona Borealis to its tail pointing to the Summer Triangle. August’s full moon comes on the 29th at 1:35 p.m., but it won’t be visible till it rises around sunset. Algonquin Indians called this the full sturgeon moon, because the large freshwater fish is abundant this time of year, and also the full

green corn moon. NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft performed a flyby of Pluto on July 14. As you’ve probably seen, the pictures show Pluto’s mottled appearance, with a large heartshaped area of light color, plus four mysterious dark, irregularly shaped and evenly spaced spots. Pluto’s largest companion, Charon (named for the ferryman who carried souls over the River Styx to the underworld), has features that look like craters, chasms bigger than the Grand Canyon, and even a mountain inside a moat. Data continues to stream in, and no doubt many more discoveries are in the offing.

Herbicide applications to help reforestation efforts in the St. Croix State Forest MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

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Minnesota Starwatch Perseids peak mid-month

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has begun herbicide applications on select state lands in the Sandstone area as a way to improve reforestation efforts. Applications began around July 1 and continue through approximately Sept. 15 to 600 acres on 13 sites in the St. Croix State Forest. Herbicides are a way to control vegetation on newly established forests and help reforestation after the blowdown on July 1, 2011. “Herbicides will be sprayed on the ground to reduce competing woody vegetation,” said Doug Hecker, DNR area program forester. “This allows the tree seedlings a better chance to grow and survive.” The herbicides being used are non-toxic to insects. Herbicides will not be applied within 100 feet of any water body, following DNR herbicide application guidelines. Signs will be posted on all herbicide treatment sites. Adjacent

landowners within a quarter mile of the treatment sites have already been notified. These sites will be trenched later this summer and fall for tree planting in the spring of 2016. The DNR plants trees on state lands to reforest harvested areas, provide wildlife habitat, protect watersheds and maintain healthy state forests. Part of the reforestation process involves applying herbicides to the harvested areas prior to or following tree planting. DNR foresters determine the right tree species for the site and private contractors do the actual planting. Statewide, more than 4,000 acres of state forest lands are planted and 5,000 acres are seeded each year. This past spring in the Sandstone Area, the Division of Forestry planted 644,000 seedlings on 817 acres to a mixture of red, white and jack pine, and aerial seeded 83 acres to jack pine. More information about the DNR’s Forestry Division can be found on the DNR website at www.mndnr.gov/forestry.

Q: A:

Which tree species are most abundant in Minnesota?

Our most abundant tree species in Minnesota is the quaking aspen with an estimated population of more than 3.5 billion. The next most abundant species (in order) are balsam fir, black spruce, black ash, paper birch, tamarack, red maple, northern white cedar, sugar maple and balsam poplar. – Curtis Vanderschaaf, biometrician, DNR Forestry Division, resource assessment.

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friends and relatives. Paul worked tirelessly in his beautiful gardens and valued the friendships of so many wonderful people in the area. He was proud of having hunted deer in Chengwatana for fifty years and an additional ten years on his “80,” a stone’s throw from Chengwatana. All hunts were successful whether or not there was venison in the freezer at the end of season! Paul was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Dale, and his beloved wife, Marie. He is survived by his daughter, Regan Metcalf of Pine City. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Grace University Lutheran Church in Minneapolis or Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Pine City. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, 2015 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Pine City. A time of visitation is planned for one hour prior to the service at the church. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel; www.funeralandcremationservice.com.

Barbara E. (Sherv vey) Flannery, age 76 o Pine City, passed of a away on Aug. 5, 2015 a Lakeside Medical at C Center. She is preceded in d death by her son, Step phen, her parents, G Grover and Mildred, s siblings, Kenneth a Judy. and She will be deeply missed by her husband of 51 years, Thomas; children: Michelle, Laura, Bradley; grandchildren: Andrew, Tyler, Felisha; great-grandchildren, Emma and Jayden; many relatives and friends. Per her wishes, there will be no services. Arrangements with Cremation Society of Minnesota; www.cremationsocietyof mn.com.

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Paul Metcalf

On Aug. 15, 2015, Paul Metcalf died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Paul was born on May 28, 1925 to Truman and Viola Metcalf in Inwood, Iowa, a small community in the northwest corner of the state. The family moved to a farm near Chengwatana in 1941 because Truman had visited friends in the area and was impressed with the beautiful green community. Paul graduated from Pine City High School and entered the Navy, serving from 1944 until 1946. Following the war, he enrolled at the University of Minnesota where he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering. He married Marie Bergman in 1950. In 1953 Paul, Marie and their daughter Regan moved into their lifelong home in Prospect Park in Minneapolis. Paul worked for several corporations throughout his career including Control Data and Telex. Paul also earned his license as a Master Electrician. Paul and Marie bought a cabin on the Snake River in 1959 where they spent most of their free time. After his retirement, Paul and Marie spent most of their time in Pine City where they enjoyed the company of many

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

Dale Evangelical Free Church 45268 Brunswick Rd, Harris, MN 763-689-5817 Pastor/Teacher Dr. Harvey Martin Sunday Service 10:25 am www.daleefc.com

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

First Presbyterian Church 405 Main St. S., Pine City 320-629-3592 Rev. Rob Spahr www.firstprespinecity.org 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. Worship Celebration, Sunday 6:30 p.m. Youth Group Wednesday 7:00 p.m. College/Career Group

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

Arthur “Art” Hilm Nyland, of Bramar h ham, passed away on T Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015 a the Lakeside Medat i ical Center in Pine C City. He was 84 years o old. Arthur was born o Nov. 8, 1930 in on V Virginia, Minnesot to parents Thorta v vald and Christine (Nyland) Nyland. He grew up in Angora and Embarrass, attending Idington Elementary School and graduating from Angora High School in 1948. Art worked in the mines for several years before he joined the U.S. Army in 1952. He served in the Medical Corp and was stationed overseas in Japan. After his honorable discharge in 1954, Art returned to Minnesota and in October he was united in marriage to Shirley Nelson. Art

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.

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

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

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

Hope Lutheran Church Grasston Jim Sodergren, Pastor 320-396-3925 hopelutherangrasston.org Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; Holy Communion first and third

and Shirley were blessed with four children, Keith, Yvonne “Cissy,” Debbie and Kevin. Art worked for the Economy Ready Mix plant in Braham as a heavy equipment operator for 32 years, before taking a job with Becklin Bros. Excavating in 1986. After Shirley’s death in July of 1971, Art later met and married Evelyn (Burda) Ward on Jan. 10, 1976 in Braham. The couple made their home in Braham. In 1993 Art retired. Art and Evelyn later moved to Elmhurst Commons in Braham. Due to declining health, Art spent his final years at the Lakeside Medical Center in Pine City. Throughout the years, Art enjoyed many camping and fishing trips with family and friends. Art was proud of his military service and was a 50+ year member of the Rush City VFW Post #6692 and the Pine City American Legion Post #51. He was a talented accordion player and loved to play and dance to polka music. He also enjoyed a lively game of cards and was a joker at heart. He bowled in leagues for many years, and after retirement, Art enjoyed several summers playing golf. He was a longtime member of the Braham Ev. Lutheran Church. Art loved spending time at home and doing projects with his little Ford tractor. Most of all, Art loved his family. He will be dearly missed. Art is preceded in death by his parents and first wife Shirley. He is survived by his wife Evelyn of Braham, children: Keith Nyland of Denver, Colorado; Yvonne “Cissy” (David) French of New Castle, Colorado; Debbie Thompson of Glenwood Spring, Colorado; and Kevin Nyland of Broomfield, Colorado; step-children: Gerald (Diana) Ward of Florence, Oregon; and Marilyn Ward of Eugene, Oregon; grandchildren: Justin and Jarron French, Jessa Nyland and Danelle Thompson; step-grandchildren: Andrea French and Jason Thompson; many other relatives and friends. A funeral service was held on Monday, Aug. 10, 2015 at the Braham Ev. Lutheran Church with Rev. Beverly Robinson officiating. Music was provided by Marie Grundberg and Mary Smith. Military honors were provided by the Rush City VFW. Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Leiding Cemetery in Orr, Minnesota. Arrangements are by the Rock Ingebrand Funeral Home of Braham. Condolences may be posted at www. aifuneralhome.com.

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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.

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

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

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

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 825 Golf Ave SW Pine City, MN 55063 Pastor Vicki Vander Vegt 320-629-2985 www.orlcpc.com Worship Schedule Sunday Worship: 8:00 & 9:30 a.m. Coffee time at 9 a.m. Sunday School is done for the summer Come to Vacation Bible School 8/3-8/7; registrations available. Thursday Worship 5:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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COLLEGE Dean’s lists Andrea Smock, daughter of Lonita and Wayne Whaley of Pine City, and the late Earl Smock of Alexandria, Minnesota, was named to the dean’s list at Hamline University in St. Paul for spring semester, 2015, having achieved a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Eric Osterdyk of Pine City was named to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville dean’s list for the spring 2015 semester.

Carlson 80th birthday On 08/08 Verna Carlson was 80! Please join us in celebrating at an open house on Saturday, Aug. 15, 1 - 4 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, Pine City.

Glasow 80th birthday Please join us as we celebrate Dolores Glasow’s 80th birthday on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 1 - 4 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Pine City.

St. Cloud Technical & Community College congratulates Brook Park students Nicholas Ennis and Baily Lee for their academic achievement spring 2015. Ennis was named to the president’s list for a grade point average of 4.0, and Lee was named to the dean’s list for a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.9. Angela Bartheidel of Pine City been placed on the dean’s list of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College for spring semester 2015, having

PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Aug. 3 - 9 Theft, burglary, vandalism

Aug. 3, 10:49 a.m., report of property damage, Henriette Rd./Tigua Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Aug. 4, 7:45 a.m., report of theft, 13th St., Pine City south. Aug. 4, 4:08 p.m., report of damage to property, Lily Rd., Pine City Twp. east. Aug. 5, 4:47 p.m., report of fraud, Henriette Rd., Pine City north. Aug. 5, 9:04 p.m., report of vehicle prowl/ entry, 5th St., Pine City south. Aug. 7, 9:15 a.m., report of property damage, Main St., Pine City Twp. west. Aug. 7, 1:49 p.m., report of burglary, Birchview Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Aug. 8, 10:21 a.m., report of vehicle theft/ attempt, Edgewater Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Aug. 8, 11:53 a.m., report of theft, 6th Ave., Pine City south. Aug. 8, 10:52 p.m., report of theft, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. Aug. 9, 2:25 p.m., report of robbery, 8th Ave., Pine City south.

Miscellaneous

Aug. 3, 1:05 p.m., report of domestic, Cross Lake Rd., Pine City Twp. west. Aug. 3, 8:44 p.m., report of suspicious activity, St. Croix Rd., Pine City Twp. east. Aug. 3, 10:46 p.m., report of suspicious activity, Island Resort Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Aug. 5, 10:39 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 4th St., Pine City south. Aug. 6, 9:36 a.m., report of missing adult person, Edgewater Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Aug. 7, 8:57 a.m., report of tenant trouble, 2nd Ave., Brook Park. Aug. 7, 3:01 p.m., report of harassment, Hillside Ave., Pine City south. Aug. 7, 6:35 p.m., report of animal disturbance, 3rd Ave., Pine City south. Aug. 7, 7:09 p.m., report of ﬁght, I-35, Pokegama Twp. east. Aug. 8, 2:26 a.m., report of disturbance, 8th St., Pine City south. Aug. 8, 7:21 p.m., report of ATV patrol, Auburn Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Aug. 8, 10:47 p.m., report of harassment, 3rd Ave., Pine City south. Aug. 9, 4:16 a.m., report of customer trouble, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south.

Fires and accidents

Aug. 4, 2:54 p.m., report of vehicle in ditch, Main St./4th Ave., Pine City north. Aug. 5, 7:26 p.m., report of personal injury, I-35, Pokegama Twp. east. Aug. 8, 2:30 a.m., report of personal injury, I-35, Pokegama Twp. east. Aug. 8, 11:07 a.m., report of vehicle in ditch, Henriette Rd./Main St., Pine City north. Aug. 8, 6:38 p.m., report of vehicle ﬁre, Island Resort Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Aug. 9, 12:45 p.m., report of vehicle in ditch, Pokegama Lake Rd., Pine City Twp. west.

Jail roster Aug. 3, James Alan Stephan, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, assaultdomestic assault- misd.; under sentence, DUI- 2nd degree- refusal to submit to... driver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Aug. 3, Brandon Joseph Deose, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable cause, domestic assault- misdemeanorcomm... Released Aug. 5. Aug. 3, Laura Jean Marty, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-bail, assaultdomestic assault- misd.; traffic- careless driving; criminal damage to property- 4th degree. Released Aug. 5. Aug. 3, Levi William Villebrun, warrant, Pine County warrant, govt- falsely report crime- misd., under sentence, thefttake/ use/transfer movable p... Released Aug. 4. Aug. 3, Richard Luis Umpierre, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, disturb- disorderly conduct. Released Aug. 3. Aug. 4, Craig James Hawkins, warrant, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, thefttake/use/transfer movable... Released Aug. 5. Aug. 4, Kiowa Starr Staples, warrant, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, thefttake/use/transfer movable... Released Aug. 7. Aug. 4, Dylan James Howe, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-rpr, disturb- interfere with 911 call; assaultdomestic assault- misd.; kidnap-false imprisonment- intenti... Released Aug. 6. Aug. 4, Debra Louise Eisenschenk, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable cause, traffic- DUI- 2nd degree driving... Released Aug. 7. Aug. 4, Raymond Michael Bodick, warrant, remand-bail, criminal sexual conduct- registration of predatory offen... Aug. 4, Christopher Lee Cameron, under sentence, stolen property- receive- other property- $250... Aug. 4, Nathaniel William Gavin, warrant, under sentence, remand-bail, nonsupport of spouse or child- for 1... Aug. 4, Andrew Joseph Thomas, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, dangerous weapon- discharge firearm; disturb- disorderly conduct; disorderly conductbrawling or figh... Aug. 4, Jamie Pedro Williams, warrant, remand-hold, counterfeiting of currencyuttering... Aug. 5, Kristian Anders Bartel, hold for other agency, probation violation-Fe. Aug. 5, Pedro Julio Becquer Jr., under sentence, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1. Aug. 5, Shawn Jacob Neveaux, probation violation, under sentence, stolen property- receive- other property- $250... Aug. 5, Duke Lloyd Roseland, awaiting trial/court, remand-hold, fugitive from justice from other st...; hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degreeposs... paraphernaliapossess. Aug. 5, Thomas William Snyder, warrant, remand-RPR, stolen property- poss- unknown prop- $250... fleeing police officer; hold for other agency, govt- false name

achieved a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The following students have been named to the 2015 spring semester dean’s list at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, having attained a 3.66 grade point average or higher: Rachel A. Eskuri of Braham; Samantha R. Londer and Samantha Weaver of Brook Park; Bailey L. Beckman of Finlayson; Austin D. Bork of Hinckley; Katherine A. Cahill, Aaron K. Nisley and Ariel B. Ramstad of Pine City; Kelsey A. Ryan of Sandstone; Michael D. Berryman of Sturgeon Lake. David Ethen of Braham, Sondra Steele of Brook Park and Jenna Miller of Sandstone received the chancellor’s award for the spring 2015 semester at UW-Stout, Wisconsin, with a grade point average of 3.5 or above. Madeline Groschen, a native of Pine City, has been named to the University of Iowa’s dean’s list for the 2015 spring semester, with a grade point average of 3.50 or higher.

THANK YOU or DOB- ﬁctitious; under sentence, drugs5th degree- possess schedule 1. Aug. 5, Coe Marie Viney, warrant, hold for other agency, probation violation-Fe; remand-bail, forgery- Fe- other act- instrperson... Aug. 5, Gregory Glen Landowski, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, disorderly conduct- offensive/abus...; assault- 3rd degree- substantial bodily harm. Released Aug. 6. Aug. 6, Terrance Patrick Flaherty, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, stolen property- receive- other property- $2... drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule...; probable cause, poss- other property- $501... drugs- 5th degreeposs... Released Aug. 7. Aug. 6, Brenda Lee Gordon, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-bail, stolen property- poss- other property$501... Released Aug. 7. Aug. 7, Ashley Marie Hayes, book and release, summons, trespass- return to property within...; thefttake/use/transfer movable... Released Aug. 7. Aug. 7, Brent Arlen Steffen, warrant, probation/parole violation, traffic- DUI- 1st degree. Aug. 7, Sarah Beth Ziwicki, under sentence, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1. Aug. 7, Christina Ly Castell- Pliego, book and release, summons, traffic- DUI- 3rd degreealcohol conc over... DUI- 2nd degree- GM. Released Aug. 7. Aug. 7, Fernando Ar Charon- Martinez, hold for other agency, criminal damage to property- 4th degree; traffic- driving after cancellation, driver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released Aug. 7. Aug. 8, Alexander Timofeev Frisch, warrant, Pine County warrant, burglary- 1st degree- occ res- forced- day...; hold for other agency, contempt of court- fail to pay order... Aug. 8, Kerri Lee Henning, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degreeposs... Aug. 8, Daniel Greg Inman, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degreeposs... Aug. 8, Cody James Richardson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DUI3rd degree driving wh... DUI- 3rd degreealcohol conc over... DUI- 3rd degree. Aug. 8, Blake Lucas Whited, Pine County warrant, traffic- DUI of alcohol, DUI- 3rd degreealcohol conc over... Aug. 9, Todd Allen Carpentier, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, emergency telephone calls/communic..; govt- obstruct legal process- no forc...; assaultdomestic assault- misd.; domestic assault- by strangulation. Aug. 9, Mark Franklin Gerster, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, govt- obstruct legal process- no forc...

There have been 1,233 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2015.

Our family would like to thank the Pine City Fire Department for their assistance in responding to the fire at our home in Rush City on July 18. You treated our family with great respect and assisted in getting out precious items that matter to our family such as photos and items that belonged to our children. There are no words to express how thankful we are. You are all awesome in our eyes. Bill, Tami, Abby and Ethan Aagaard The Pokegama Lake Association Corn Booth management team would like to thank the following for their support at the Pine County Fair this year: Aquarius Water Conditioning (Kinetico), Walmart,

Lake Superior Laundry, Federated Propane, Pine County Fair Board, and our dedicated volunteers who work and make the corn booth possible. Pokegama Lake Association The Snake River Valley Conservation Club (SRVCC) wishes to thank everyone who participated in the annual gun raffle at the Pine County Fair. Special thanks to the following who helped make this another successful event: Conservation Officer Brett Grundmier, DNR Fisheries, Brian Simm Gunsmithing, Gary Bue, Johan Peterson. Snake River Valley Conservation Club

SRVCC Fair raffle results 1st Prize, Remington 700 30-06 – Won by Roger Fischer 2nd Prize, Ruger 10/22 – Won by Tom Strandquist 3rd Prize, Life jacket – Won by Connor Spinler

Pine City Horseshoe League First Half 2015 Week 9 Team Wins Jessica Dehkes/Mel Wimmer 9 Al Barclay/Jen O’Neil 9 Eric Dehkes/Taylor Dehkes 8 Hoss Otis/Joyce Teich 7 Dave Ruis/Andy Olson 5 Janet Turner/Cora Lundquist 0 Jamie Scarbrough/Nate Dehkes 7 Kim Christenson/Caleb Christenson 1 Terry Clementson/Jessica Clementson 3 Lori Fore/Steve Fore 6 Bob Fore/Bob Buros 3 Lisa Barclay/Jerry Gronau 8 Nick Johnson/Curt Disher 1 James Donahue/Trevor Willhite 2 Trevor Teich/Jason Teeman 3 Del Steele/Jamie Hepburn 0

Total Wins 73 65 64 61 58 44 50 41 41 34 26 30 18 16 15 11

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Housing Rehabilitation and Public Facilities Project Manager: Managing the housing and public facilities programs. Will research and write grants. Develop, implement, monitor, coordinate, and evaluate multiple programs. Full time with beneﬁts; business travel necessary. Salary: D.O.Q., minimum starting salary of $19.42. Preference given to holders of Bachelor’s Degree, extensive work experience in housing programs or community development. Applications accepted until 4:30 p.m. August 19, 2015. Apply at: Lakes & Pines Community Action Council, Inc., 1700 Maple Avenue East, Mora Minnesota, 55051, www.lakesandpines.org or call 320-6791800. No résumés please.

2 BEDROOM unit in the City of Pine City with garage. $800 per month-utilities not included. Available August 1st. For more information please contact Greg at 320336-8978. Pine City-2BR house, 1½ bath, garage available,Lawn and snow removal incl. $925/ mo. + util. Avail. August 763-286-2810

Lakes and Pines is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.

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of the state Para-Pro exam is required for this position. Experience in computer networks/software.

Summary: Supervisory duties in open com-

puter labs. Electronic device management, test monitoring & administration. A complete job description is included on application

Qualiﬁcations: A two year degree or passage Application Deadline: Open until ﬁlled Apply online:

IMPERIAL PLASTICS, INC.

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Maintenance Mechanic

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applications • Beneﬁts may include vacation pay, employee discounts, and proﬁt sharing, medical, dental, vision, life and Flex Plans We are looking for energetic, positive, outgoing, self-motivated individuals.

Applications available at; A Tobies Restaurant Hinckley, MN 320-384-6174

EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAN MOVING & MANCAVE SALE August 19-22 8:00am-5:00pm 15922 Edgewater Road N.E on Cross Lake, Pine City

I n Mora i s se e k i n g:

1st & 2nd Shifts

1 year experience as a Maintenance Mechanic with Injection Molding machines required. Offers competitive pay and beneÀts. Apply in person 1020 E. Maple Ave., Mora email: hthomsen@epcmolding.com or fax resumes to 320-679-6699

Part Time – 0.68 (54 hours a pay period). Primarily 11:45 a.m. – 9:15 p.m. and every other weekend rotation and holiday rotation included. Located in Pine City Urgency Services. High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Prefer clerical with PC/internet experience. Private insurance payer knowledge strongly desired. Ability to handle and manage a cash drawer. Requires strong customer service and phone skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills with exceptional communication and listening skills giving the ability to quickly connect with customers. Skills in using a keyboard, mouse, PC, scanner and printer. Knowledge of medical terminology, spelling and punctuation to type patient information. Apply on line at www.firstlighthealthsystem.org Or email resume to hr@fl-hs.org FirstLight Health System 301 Highway 65 South Mora, MN 55051 320-225-3612 EOE

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Pine City Schools has the following opening

Patient Registration/ Scheduler

Summary: 3.5 hours per day at high school working as a formal check & connect with non-special education students who struggle with behaviors, motivation, organization, and/or homework completion Qualiﬁcations: A two year degree or passage

Full Time – 0.9 FTE (72 hours a pay period). Primarily 11:45 a.m. – 9:15 p.m. and every other weekend rotation and holiday rotation included. Located in Pine City Urgency Services. High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Prefer clerical with PC/ internet experience. Private insurance payer knowledge strongly desired. Ability to handle and manage a cash drawer. Requires strong customer service and phone skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills with exceptional communication and listening skills giving the ability to quickly connect with customers. Skills in using a keyboard, mouse, PC, scanner and printer. Knowledge of medical terminology, spelling and punctuation to type patient information.

ADSIS Behavior Paraprofessional

of the state Para-Pro exam is required for this position.

Application Deadline: Open until ﬁlled Apply online:

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The AEOA is looking for drivers for its Medical Rides and Rural Rides program in the Pine County Reimbursement is 57.5 cents a mile from when you leave your driveway until you return to your driveway. Drivers must have a valid driver’s license, a dependable vehicle, insurance and a clean driving record. Contact Martin Lepak

218-410-9755

martin.lepak@aeoa.org

Now accepting Applications Assisted Living - Scandia House of Mora One year experienced preferred Contact us at: 320-279-0469 hr@scandiaseniorcare.com

Scandia House of Mora, Isle & Pine City

Excellent benefits package for FT employees: medical/dental/life insurance, Paid Time Off, 401K, Health & Wellness package. Fill out an application on-line, www.providecare.com or at the office, 5842 Old Main St., Ste.1, North Branch. Must have a current driver’s license, car ins. & reliable vehicle, high school diploma/GED. Must pass a criminal background check and drug test. NO EXP. NEC. PAID TRAINING IS PROVIDED.

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2nd & 3rd shift openings in Cambridge, North Branch, Wyoming, Rush City & Lindstrom. E/o wknd is required. 2nd shift starts @ $11 per hr., 3rd shift starts @ $12.55/hr. $.50 raise after 90 days.

2nd Shift This position requires a strong mechanical aptitude. Experience installing and setting up molding tools a plus. Offers competitive pay and beneÀts.

Server Busser Cashier Hostess Cook Pantry Custodian

Pine City Schools has the following opening

Library Media Assistant

is hiring staﬀ for FULL TIME & PART TIME direct care positions working with Vulnerable Adults in Adult Foster Homes.

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PROVIDE CARE, INC.

Thursday August 27 at 6:00pm

reach 18,000 homes each week

404 GARAGE SALES

We are seeking OTR CDL flat bed drivers Based in Fridley, MN Will consider new CDL holders • Excellent Benefits, food Highlights: and clothing allowance. • Signing Bonus. • Home weekly if needed • We run 2011 and newer well-maintained or can run longer for a equipment. higher income. • Drivers are allowed to • We can accommodate take their trucks home. one small pet. The company runs paper logs with an excellent safety record.

Compensation: After probationary period we offer full benefits including low cost health insurance, food and clothing allowance. All breakdown time is paid on an hourly basis and driving will be pay based on percentage of load. A salary review is completed after 125 days and the first year with the potential for salary increases.

Requirements: • Must have a CDL A license with one year of experience. Will consider military driving experience. • Must be able to handle chaining, strapping and tarping flat bed loads. • Must be able to pass a background check and full physical. Contact Pete: 763-571-9508 or psandmann@ctm-truck.com

Apply on line at www.firstlighthealthsystem.org Or email resume to hr@fl-hs.org FirstLight Health System 301 Highway 65 South Mora, MN 55051 320-225-3612 EOE

Senior Services Program Coordinator Lakes & Pines Community Action Council is hiring a full-time Senior Services Program Coordinator to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate the senior service programs. Responsibilities include: recruitment, training and overall supervision of program volunteers; conducting outreach and continuous support for the mission and advocating for low-income persons. Applicants must: have a high school diploma/GED with 2-4 years experience working in related field or a post-secondary education in a related field; have proficient math skills and experience using Microsoft Office; have the ability to build relationships, problem solve and communicate effectively with diverse individuals in the office, home or public environment; have excellent organization and time management skills; have the ability to work under demanding time schedules while maintaining professionalism; be able to meet the travel requirements and work schedule flexibility, which may involve evening and weekend commitments. Experience training, coordinating and supervising small and large groups of volunteers is preferred. Position is for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., located in Mora, with extensive business travel throughout service area. Salary range is $16.54-17.41, depending on qualifications; full benefits package. Lakes & Pines is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request. Applications are due to Lakes & Pines by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2015; 1700 Maple Avenue E, Mora, MN 55051. Full job description and application available at www.lakesandpines.org.

PINE CITY PIONEER

AUGUST 13, 2015