Pioneer e-edition Aug. 6, 2015

PINE CITY

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015

VOL. 130 NO. 32 www.pinecitymn.com $1.00

SPECIAL EDITION: LOOKING BACK ON 130 YEARS OF PINE CITY’S NEWSPAPER.

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Though much is new, visitors to the Pine County Fair in the 1930s (left) would have also found much familiar if they were able to step into the 2015 fairgrounds, perhaps with a copy of the Pine Poker under their arms. The Pioneer logo at the top of the page is taken from an 1899 edition of the Pine County Pioneer, one of the first newspapers in the area.

Help the Pioneer celebrate on Aug. 7

A newspaper for Pine City

BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

It is said that there was a printing press used by the mission church on the shores of Pokegama Lake between 1835-40, but the very first newspaper in the area wouldn’t appear for another quarter-century – and it would be a failure.

The Pine County News was published by J.S. Hughes and H.P. Robie for just five years in Pine City from 1873-77. Then, starting in 1878, Robie got a new partner (John F. Stone) and a new moniker, and printed up the first edition of the Pine County Record. Seven years later, the two once again called it quits.

By then there was competition in the works.

Ed C. Gottry started a little newspaper in Pine City in 1885. He called it the Pine County Pioneer, and named himself as editor and SEE NEWSPAPER, PAGE 8

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In 1885 Ed Gottry published the first edition of the Pine County Pioneer, which would eventually become the newspaper you hold in your hands today.

Pine City’s newspaper turned 130 years old in 2015, and now the whole town is invited to help celebrate.

The Pine City Pioneer’s 130th Birthday Celebration will be held on Friday, Aug. 7 in Robinson Park from 5-7 p.m.

There will be free food and beverages (while they last), live music from Eddie P. and Friends, a chance to spin the wheel for prizes, and fun for adults and kids alike.

The Pine City Ambassadors, Lions and Leos clubs, Pine Center for the Arts, Pine City officials and visitors from the North West Company Fur Post will help make this a memorable community event. A

collection of historical photos will be on display on the walls of the Pioneer office just a few steps away from the park.

And, rumor has it, there may be a visitor coming all the way from the North Pole for a special summer appearance.

This is also the last chance to get in on the two-year, $49 subscription special. That special will end on Aug. 7 – and for every new and current subscriber who signs up on Aug. 7 the Pioneer will donate $1.30 to the Pine Community Food Shelf.

In case of rain, the event will be held at the Pine City Library Community Room.

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PINE COUNTY FAIR

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All revved up for the Pine County Fair!

BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

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The Kids Power Wheels Demolition pitted young drivers against each other in the derby arena behind the wheels of battery-powered plastic vehicles. Though the speeds were slow, the action still got wild – and each competitor received a well-earned trophy at the end of the event.

Great weather and new attractions kept the crowds coming to the Pine County Fair in 2015, with art, crafts, music, animals, machinery, vendors, rides, food and drink and much, much more offered throughout the fairgrounds.

With the 2015 fair in the rear-view mirror, organizers are already starting to make plans for 2016 and five big days of the 124th Annual Pine County Fair.

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Pine County shows off talents at bandstand The Pine County Talent Show was held on the afternoon of Sunday, Aug. 2 at the Fair. Preteen performer winners: Second place was won by Eva Johnson singing “Always Believe in Me,” first place was Holly Haug with a hip-hop dance routine. Teen performer winners: Second place was Amber Pederson singing “Someone Like You,” and first place was won by Samantha Lager singing “Don’t You Remember.” Open class winners: Second place was Candace Hedin singing “Nobody But You,” and first place was taken by Brady Crocker singing “Old Red.”

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Two generations in drive Chad McKellar, who won the Imperial division in Saturday night’s derby, brought his son Noah to take part in the Kids Power Wheels Demolition on Sunday.

Congratulations Pioneer on 130 years and Thank you for the news coverage over the years promoting

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A couple of classics get back in action at the derby Veteran derby driver Bob Neubauer made it back into the Pine County Fair Demolition Derby this past Sunday behind the wheel of a vintage Rolls Royce. Neubauer showed the younger drivers how it’s done, placing third in the Chain Stock Cars division.

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AUG. 7 Pine City Pioneer 130th birthday celebration The Pine City Pioneer invites the community to help us celebrate 130 years of “bringing the news to you” on Friday, Aug. 7 in Robinson Park (rain site in the Pine City Library community room), downtown Pine City.

There will be free food and beverages, live music by Eddie P. and Friends, prizes, games, kids activities and more! Call 320629-6771 for more information.

Braham Pie Day Friday, Aug. 7 is the 26th Annual Pie Day in Braham at Freedom Park. The event includes pies in the park, pie-eating and pie-baking contests, crafters, a quilt show (10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Braham City Hall) featuring the world-renowned, award-winning quilts of Karla Dahms of Mora, performing artists, a pietin art show, collector car and motorcycle shows and much more. Guests can enjoy their first piece of pie at 10 a.m. For more information call 320-3964956, or visit www.pieday.com for the full schedule of events.

“imPRESSions” art show opening East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC) will be hosting the opening of their 2015 Gallery Art Show, imPRESSions, during Braham Pie Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7 at their office located at 112 Main Avenue in Braham.

Local artists Dee Kotaska and David Spohn will share their artwork with the public, and will be available during the day to talk about their unique artistic mediums, their artistic experiences, and their artwork. The artists’ works will be on display through the end of September.

For more information, call 320396-2337, or visit www.ecrac.org.

AUG. 8 CLA/PLA golf outing The annual Cross and Pokegama Lake Associations (CLA/ PLA) golf outing is Saturday, Aug. 8 at the Pine City Country Club. Registration for the four-person shotgun scramble begins at 8 a.m. with tee-time at 9 a.m. sharp. Individuals pay for their own greens fees and cart rentals. Call Diane W. at 320629-7666 or Dean Y. at 320-6293697 for more information.

grounds in Mora. There will be flame-throwing and loud pipes contests, burnouts, food and beer, a DJ, trophies, prizes and more. Visit www.kanabecfair. org or call 320-679-5485 for more information.

Author visit in Cambridge Scout & Morgan Books in Cambridge welcomes Minnesota children’s author Cheryl Blackford on Saturday, Aug. 8, at 11:30 a.m. Cheryl will be reading and discussing her first picture book, Hungry Coyote. This beautifully illustrated book follows a coyote that lives near a lakeshore in an urban park through four seasons of hunting for food for himself and his family. For more information visit scoutandmorganbooks.com.

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AUG. 10 The Women’s Christian Connection will meet on Monday, Aug. 10, 7 p.m., in Tobies’ Big Kettle Room in Hinckley. The program’s theme is “Need Answers to Moving Questions?” with Val Palmer who will share tips on moving. The Northern Lights Blue Grass Gospel Band of Quamba will be the guest musicians. Guest speaker will be Lynn Larson Hamilton whose topic is “Living on a Higher Plane.” Reservations may be made by calling 320-384-6413 or 320-245-2783; walk-ins are also welcome.

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On Saturday, Aug. 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Old School Art Center in Sandstone is having a Quilt Show with Quarry Quilts during Quarry Days. Call 320216-7635 for more information.

There will be Memorial Blood Centers blood drives in Hinckley on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at Daggett’s IGA, 2:30 - 6 p.m., as well as a Pine City Community blood drive on Wednesday, Aug 12 at the bloodmobile at Walmart from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Throughout August, Memorial Blood Centers is thanking donors with a Papa John’s coupon for pizza. In addition, August donors are eligible to win a flat-screen T.V. For

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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 Edgertonat 715-483-3300 or angeliquee@ scramail.com with questions.

On Thursday, Aug. 13 the Magnificent Red Hatters will meet at 11:30 a.m. at the Grumpy Minnow, 485 Acacia Way on West Rush Lake, and order lunch off the menu. RSVP (by Aug. 8) to Connie Lewis, 320-629-7024, or Pat Waggoner, 320-629-6255.

Friends are always welcome.

Memorial blood drives

Rods and Rust

Aquatic invasive species meeting

Sokol Camp Booya & Picnic

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Preregistration and life jackets are required. Call 715-463-2739 or visit www.crexmeadows.org.

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The 85th annual Sokol Camp Booya & Picnic will be held on Sunday, Aug. 9 at the Sokol Camp on the northeast corner of Cross Lake in Pine City. The event runs from noon to 5 p.m.

Food available includes booya (a hearty soup/stew), meatloaf sandwiches, cabbage rolls, Czech sausage, hot dogs and kolacky (Czech pastries). There will be fun and games for children, music, the Czech-Slovaka Folk Dancers in full Czech costume, and more. This event is open to the public and free to attend. There will be signs posted in Pine City to guide people to the event. There’s plenty of dock and shoreline space for those arriving by boat, as well.

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Kanabec County Ag Society’s 4th annual Rods and Rust car show and swap meet is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8 at the Kanabec Fair-

more information or to sign up to donate, call 1-888-GIVE-BLD or visit www.MBC.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.

Stoffel Family Museum The Stoffel Family Memorabilia Museum will welcome visitors from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16. The museum is located on Emerald Road, one mile south of WCMP and the North West Company Fur Post.

For further information call 320-629-3219.

AUG. 19 ECRAC grant information session

AUG. 14 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. 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, Wisconsin. Instructors will teach participants through a variety of games and wildlife exploration. Rent a single or dou-

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.

Pine County Genealogical Society On Wednesday, Aug. 19 the Pine County Genealogical Society will meet at the Grant House Hotel & Eatery in Rush City. A tour of the hotel will take place at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch at noon. Guest speaker will be Margaret Marty (Rock Creek Anderson Farm daughter, author, journalist and storyteller) who will share stories of the Anderson Farm and the Rock Creek area. Weather permitting, a tour of Rock Creek will take place after lunch. Reservations are required; R.S.V.P. to Janis Hendrick by email at redwingersgen@earthlink.net or call 320-591-0057 by Tuesday, Aug. 11. The public is welcome.

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MEETINGS THURSDAY 8/6 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Pine City Music Boosters: Pine City Pizza Pub, 6:30 p.m.

NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m.

Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City Al-Anon: 7:30 p.m., Pine City, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church SUNDAY 8/9 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m.

Pine City Civic Center Board: Pine City ALC building, 8 p.m.

MONDAY 8/10 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m.

AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church TUESDAY 8/11 Pine County Board: 1 p.m., Public Health Bldg., Sandstone Pine County Republicans: 7:30 p.m., Tobies, Hinckley WEDNESDAY 8/12 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. 10 - 14 Monday: Chicken in cream sauce, parslied potatoes, stewed tomatoes, breadstick, applesauce Tuesday: Specials of the day Wednesday: Roast beef with horseradish, whipped potatoes with gravy, scandinavian blend vegetable, dinner roll, fresh fruit Thursday: Chicken a la king, baking powder biscuit, peas and carrots, orange wedges, butterscotch chip cookie Friday: Hamburger on a bun, baked beans, coleslaw, sliced peaches 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.

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.

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OPINION

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AUGUST 6, 2015

ON NEWSPAPERS...

“A good newspaper, I suppose, is a nation talking to itself. -Arthur Miller “A newspaper is a circulating library with high blood pressure.” -Arthur Baer “He who is without a newspaper is cut off from his species.” -P. T. Barnum “It is the newspaper’s duty to print the news and raise hell.” -Wilbur F. Storey “Newspapers have degenerated. They may now be absolutely relied upon.” -Oscar Wilde “The basis of our governments being the opinion of the people, the very first object should be to keep that right; and were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter. But I should mean that every man should receive those papers and be capable of reading them.” -Thomas Jefferson “Half of the American people have never read a newspaper. Half never voted for President. One hopes it is the same half.” -Gore Vidal “The freedom of the press is one of the great bulwarks of liberty, and can never be restrained but by despotic governments.” -George Mason, Virginia Bill of Rights, June 12, 1776 “The liberty of the press is essential to the security of the state” -John Adams “The duty of a newspaper is to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable” -Unknown “There is a terrific disadvantage in not having the abrasive quality of the press applied to you daily. Even though we never like it, and even though we wish they didn’t write it, and even though we disapprove, there isn’t any doubt that we could not do the job at all in a free society without a very, very active press.” -John F. Kennedy “Any person that don’t read at least one well-written country newspaper is not truly informed.” -Will Rogers “A newspaper is a mirror reflecting the public, a mirror more or less defective, but still a mirror.” -Arthur Brisbane “A newspaper is an adviser who does not require to be sought, but who comes of his own accord, and talks to you briefly every day of the common wealth, without distracting you from your private affairs.” -Alexis De Tocqueville “No town can hope prosperity and trade, unless the press shall vigorously aid.” -Eugene Fitch “Let me make the newspaper, and I care not who makes the religion and the laws.” -Wendell Phillips “Journalism is the first rough draft of history” -Donald Graham “I believe that the country weekly acts as a form of social cement in holding the community together.” -Lyndon B. Johnson “I am not an editor of a newspaper and shall always try to do right and be good so that God will not make me one.” -Mark Twain

Help us celebrate 130 years of news in Pine City We are delighted this week to get the chance to look back on the long history of the Pine City Pioneer and to mark just a few of the highlights from the early years of that history. I hope you enjoy it, and are looking forward to more in the next installment of this short series.

But though we’re proud of that history we’re even more excited about our present and our future. And, we’re really looking forward to giving back a little bit to the community we all share at our celebration this Friday.

Don’t forget: Aug. 7, Robinson Park from 5-7 p.m. See you there!

Editor’s Soapbox

WORDS OF WISDOM In putting the newspaper together this week, I was particularly struck Mike by the thoughtful, straightforward way W.S McEachern and D.R. Wilcox Gainor described how they planned to run their newly combined Pine Poker-Pioneer when it was first published in 1940. I hope you don’t mind if I repeat it here: “The policy of the publishers will be in the future, as it has been in the past, to work for the best interests of the community at all times. We welcome constructive criticism and suggestions for the betterment of our paper and for the welfare of this community.”

Those are good words of advice for any community newspaper. It inspired me to put together the little collection of newspaper-related quotes you’ll see to the left of this column.

And though I love my job, I’m particularly fond of the Mark Twain one.

Wade Weber • Operations Manager Mike Gainor• Editor Annette Krist • Ad Manager

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AN ‘IMPERIAL’ ERROR I caught a lot of well-deserved heat this past week for accidentally inventing a completely new model of car. In the story “Derby drivers vie for state championship” in last week’s Pioneer, I referred to the Chrysler Imperial as the “Oldsmobile Imperial.” Yeesh!

I’m lucky that derby fans have a famously good sense of humor, and I was happy to grin and take it as they helpfully (and hilariously) gave me heck about it during the five days of the Pine County Fair.

For those who may not be as well-versed in derby lore: the 1964-67 Chrysler Imperials are legendary among derby drivers for their toughness, being built with a heavy chassis and having a frame made from a single band of steel. They are, in fact, banned in many derby competitions for just this reason – but not in Pine County, which just held the Minnesota State Championship for Imperials this past Friday night.

By the way, if you haven’t seen “Derby Fever: The Movie” yet – the documentary about the Pine County Derby made last year by Pine City’s Dell Gross – it’s going to get multiple showings on Channel 2 this month and next. Look on Page 13 for the full television schedule. It’s a great combination of action, history and personal stories – and well worth checking out.

We take our role as your community news source seriously and do our best not to make mistakes in the pages of the Pioneer, but when we do we try to own up to them quickly and get the correct information out immediately. If you spot something that doesn’t seem right, please let us know. And if you have news tips, or just want to talk about story ideas for the newspaper, don’t be shy about sending off an email or giving us a call. Get in touch at editor@pinecitymn.com or 320629-6771, and ask for Mike.

The Pioneer will Attempt to publish the news as fairly and impartially as possible. Editorial comments will be restricted to this page, or when positioned elsewhere, be clearly identified. All sides of controversial issues will be published within the capabilities of the newspaper.

Letters to the Editor will be 500 words or less. All letters are subject to editing for grammar and clarity and must contain the undersigned’s full name and their address.

As a rule, letter writers should live, work or have another connection to The Pine City Pioneer’s coverage area. Due to space limitations, letters that don’t address local issues

are not guaranteed publication.

Staff reserves the right to refrain from printing a letter. Anonymous letters will not be printed.

Letters may be emailed to: editor@pinecitymn.com no later than 5 p.m.

Monday the week of publication.

The Pioneer welcomes readers’ suggestions for news stories as well as their comments on stories that have been printed.

News releases should be typed and include appropriate contact information. They will be printed as space permits in the first issue possible. There are no guarantees that news releases will run.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Fishing photo brings back memories To the Editor: The DNR article on panfish and the picture of the fisherman brought back fond memories for me.

The year was 1957. I was in 6th grade. We decided to skip school and go fishing from the train bridge. Only we didn’t fish from the rocks, we sat on the concrete structures that held the bridge up. We would climb over the railing and down onto the concrete pillar and sit and fish with our legs dangling over the edge.

When a train would go over the bridge we had to put our fishing pole under our leg and cover our ears with our hands. We could look up and see under the train as it whizzed overhead. Yes, we stayed on the pillar when the train went over the bridge.

We learned a valuable lesson that day. You don’t skip school in Pine City without a very stiff punishment.

At least not in those days. It was the last of our fishing from the train bridge.

By the way, that was the year St. Mary’s School opened its doors and WCMP radio came on the air.

Bob Haedt Red Wing

Against new gas station in Pine City

To the Editor: I agree totally with the recent letter from Laurie Hammer about the planned new gas station at the Giant on the Hill.

I also liked her comment about never setting foot in there. I doubt if many can say this, I have never, ever set foot in that super store. I have refused to go there ever since their place on the hill expanded. If I ever needed a prescription after the Pamida drug store closed, I went to a family-owned drug store in Hinckley to have the RX filled.

How can our city fathers approve this? We sure do not need another gas station in Pine City.

As far as I am concerned we never needed that place on the hill in the first place, then to allow them to build a Super Store gave our good family owned businesses in this town a death sentence. Just think about how many very good family-owned businesses have gone away over the years since they came to our good town.

So very sad.

Yes, by all means shop local.

Charlie Rike Pine City

Sweet corn for all seasons

BY DEB BOTZEK-LINN UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION

Freezing is a quick and convenient way to preserve sweet corn. If you have the freezer space, corn is an excellent vegetable to store frozen.

If you harvest corn, do it early in the morning before it gets hot. Husk ears and remove silk, then bring a large kettle of water to a boil and submerge several ears at a time. Blanch the ears in the boiling water for four minutes. Cool promptly in ice water, drain and cut the kernels from the cob.

An electric knife is a handy tool for cutting off the kernels. Package the corn in freezer containers, seal and freeze at 0°F or below for best quality.

Blanching, followed by chilling in ice water, are critical processes for producing quality frozen corn.

The natural enzymes in corn need to be inactivated before freezing to prevent loss of color and nutrients, and flavor and texture changes. These enzymes are stopped by a hot blanch treatment. The chilling process prevents the corn from becoming mushy due to overcooking.

New varieties of sweet corn are sometimes referred to as “supersweet” corn. They contain more natural sugars than traditional varieties. The natural sugars also seem to improve the keeping quality of sweet corn. As a result, some people freeze the supersweet corn without blanching and still have an acceptable product. For more than four months it is still best to blanch the corn so it will not have an off-flavor.

Can you freeze corn on the cob? Yes, it can be done, but with mixed results. Corn lovers are often disappointed with the mushy, rubbery texture and the cob-

KENNETH HAINES

One-year-old Adelaide’s favorite treat at the Pine County Fair was the delicious sweet corn served by the Pokegama Lake Association.

by taste. It also takes up more space in the freezer.

You can enjoy the great taste of sweet corn all year long by following the simple, basic procedures of proper blanching and chilling.

Deb Botzek-Linn is a food science educator with University of Minnesota Extension.

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She was hit by a bat at Twins game but it became a souvenir 10 Years Ago, 2005 Not just fair, but fantastic. Beautiful weather drew thousands to the fair. The Vulcans from the St. Paul Winter Carnival scoped out a future victim of the infamous “V” on the cheek smudge. They were out in full force roaming the crowded streets for the Saturday afternoon parade.

Pine City’s future water needs and its sewer treatment capacity were laid out for the Years city council in reports released last week by Ago engineers from SEH. The water system analDonna ysis shows that the city Heath will need a new elevated water tower by 2008. An additional 500 gallon-per-minute well, with more treatment capacity, will be needed by 2009.

The West Rock Chopper boys, Sheldon Gallmeier, Scott Wimmer, Jason Johnson and Jamie Newman make a “Hardest Hit” trophy every year and awards it to the driver who makes the hardest hit at the Pine County Demo Derby on Saturday night. Marc Geisler of Pine City was the winner. This year’s trophy was dedicated to Larry Plessel for his many years of pulling out the twisted metal from the demo arena.

Local artist Betty Robinson Karas is the latest exhibitor to be featured in the First National Bank art display which is sponsored by the Pine City Arts Council.

Performers at the Amateur show are a huge hit at the Pine County Fair Grandstand show. Jasper Thomas, with a fabulous voice and some slick dance moves, captured the first place award in the Open class for his rendition of “Solitary Man.” Techettes dancing group showed off both dance skills and acting ability as they performed a medley of songs from “Annie” to win first place in the Preteen Performers category.

Teen dancers Katie Koppy, Shannon Miller, Danielle Pangerl and Amy Wolfe were “Talking Jiberish” in their tap dancing routine which earned them the top spot in the Teen Performers Category.

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25 Years Ago, 1990 The fate of a 30 foot redwood log hangs in limbo this week after City officials failed to commit money to help turn the log into a voyageur statue. The council did agree to pay someone to retrieve the log from the Mission Creek Theme Park in Hinckley and bring it to the Northwest Company Fur Post for storage.

Robert Cox of Grasston had no problem getting down to business for the Pine County Fair’s demolition derby.

Cox took first place Saturday night. His brother, Ron, took second place.

The 98th annual Pine County Fair was an overwhelming success, as officials estimated that attendance was at an all time high. “What we lost on Friday night because of the rain, we made up on Saturday and Sunday nights,” said Fair Board Member Ed Stoffel.

Miss Pine City royalty for 1990-91 will include the new Miss Pine City, Amy Galarneault and her attendants, first princess Kathleen Odegard and second princess, Jeanne Broome. The three were crowned at the grandstand Thursday night.

Over 100 young people participated in the annual Dragon Basketball Camp held for students grades one through nine. Pine City High School basketball coach Allen Ringer led the camp with assistance from Dave Johnson, Kathy Olson, Mike O’Donnell, John Mettling and a host of high school and alumni helpers.

The State Farm women’s softball team is on its way to state. Team members are Deb Brennan, coach, Julie Schumacher, Karen Carlson, Julie Johnson, Kathryn Olson, Susan Rydberg-Sauter, Sandy Thompson, Nancy Jahnke, Wendy Bock, Joan Thieman, Brenda Fore, Janine Mettling, Joanne Gray, Mary Spinler, Karen Stumne, Lee Wiener, coach, Sara Althoff, Betsy Rising and Carla Buggs.

When Doran Gray turns on the banjo music and begins tapping out the rhythm with his fingers on a paddle type board, the jointed Appalachian dolls he makes begin to dance. He becomes a

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They sit virtually mesmerized, keeping time to the music with their fingers or feet.

50 Years Ago, 1965 The Pine City area was again in the path of a storm Aug. 5, when rain and high winds, reported up to 60 mph, caused some destruction. No injuries were reported but power failures and downed trees were.

Mrs. M. A. Halling of Pine City was hit with a flying bat while attending a Minnesota Twins game. In the seventh inning, Tony Oliva’s bat left his hand and flew through the air, hit the roof of the dugout, bounced from there over six rows of people and hit Mrs. Halling. In addition to minor injuries, Mrs. Halling has Oliva’s bat as a souvenir.

Walter Teich, owner of Teich’s Standard Service in Pine City for the past nine years, has sold the station to Robert Olson of Pine City. The new name of the station will be Bob’s Standard.

75 Years Ago, 1940 Pine City is experiencing another healthy building boom this season, and in checking over the town, we find that there are 10 new homes being built. A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the Church of Immaculate Conception Aug. 3 when Miss Elizabeth M. Johnson became the bride of Mr. Cyril E. Saunders.

Miss Marie Atkinson and Mr. George Brechtel were united in marriage in a very quiet ceremony Aug. 2 at the parish house.

Mr. and Mrs. George Sausen, who have been on a honeymoon trip to the Brainerd section, returned to this city

last Saturday and are getting comfortably settled in the Eriksen apartment.

On Tuesday night a large group of their friends and well-wishers descended on their home and, after the usual charivari racket, packed them off on a tour of the bright spots of the community.

100 Years Ago, 1915

News from the home boys on the good ship Gopher, now cruising with the naval militia of other states in Lake Erie, says that the cruise has been considerably marred by heavy fogs that have draped the faces of clean shaven men like Lieut. Wilcox with queer looking “donegals” and made them look like a red hot iceberg in the bottom of a lake.

About 50 ladies were bid to the A. P. Erickson home by the Misses Jennie Schmidt, Anna Strand and Babe Erickson to a parcel shower for Miss Mamie Erickson. The afternoon was delightfully spent. There was a mock wedding with Miss Sylvia Peppin and Master Harold Schmidt as principals. The guests each made a block for a patchwork quilt, on which their names were worked, which will remind the guests of honor of the happy event for, we hope, 80 years more of a happy life. After the evening meal, the merrymaking continued in the Woodman Hall at which a large gathering of our people danced until daylight appeared in the east.

A number of the little friends of Ella Davis were entertained at her home in honor of her sixth birthday. Guests were Jean McCleary, Naneen and Margaret Smith, Grace and Mildred Therrian, Helen Johnson, Clara Luebker and Lyle Norton and the little folks had just the bestest kind of time.

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Sixty-thousand Minnesotans will turn 65 this year, and we’ll have 60,000 more next year and every year through at least 2030. With a senior population that is doubling as baby boomers move into retirement, Minnesota needs to change how we think about care for our rapidly growing senior population.

This reform helps ensure that Minnesota seniors will get high-quality care in a welcoming place close to their loved ones today—and tomorrow. When you see Senator Lourey this summer, thank him for caring for our seniors— and making all of our lives a little bit better.

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Alleged laundry burglars busted in Hinckley STAFF REPORT EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Two Twin Cities men were arrested on July 26 after allegedly breaking into pay laundry machines in Hinckley and stealing the coins inside.

According to the Pine County Sheriff’s Office, on July 26 at roughly 8:20 a.m. a resident of the Willow Winds Apartments (410 7th Street SE) in Hinckley contacted Pine County dispatchers.

The resident reported seeing two suspicious males entering the apartment complex. He told the dispatcher that one of the men who entered the building was carrying a duffel bag and the other had a laundry basket.

The resident said that he had gone to check up on what the two men were doing and found that they had barricaded themselves in the laundry room of Building 402 in the apartment complex.

Deputies began heading toward the Willow Winds Apartments. The two suspects had fled the building, but their

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The sheriff’s office reports that the suspects’ vehicle was located and stopped within minutes on Interstate 35 near the Beroun exit.

Deputies continued to investigate, and were able to determine that the suspects were not residents of Willow Winds Apartments, and that they had allegedly been breaking into the coin mechanisms of the washers and dryers in that complex.

Jason Edworthy, 45, of Minneapolis and Tait Christensen, 43, of St. Paul have been charged with burglary in Pine County Court.

The Pine County Sheriff’s Office can always be reached by phone at 320-6298380. Anyone wishing to leave an anonymous tip for law enforcement may call the sheriff’s Tip Line at 320-629-8342.

Leads may also be sent to: investigations@co.pine.mn.us. For emergencies, dial 911.

PCCCA TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS Bob Root, Geoff Jordan, Luke Hegge, Steve Gamec Pine City Civic Center Association would like to give a huge “THANK YOU” to the following businesses. Through their donations and hole sponsorships they helped make our annual golf tournament a success. Their generosity is greatly appreciated. Continue to support these local businesses and stop in and say“thanks” for supporting our local community events.

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NEWSPAPER: Since 1873, Pine City newspapers have appeared and disappeared FROM PAGE 1

proprietor. This paper, the Pine County Pioneer, would remain in the Gottry name until June 1937.

Then another newspaper – led by another big personality – came to town.

James Adam Bede would eventually become a U.S. Representative from Minnesota, and be noted for his humor and speaking ability. But in 1896 he was a struggling newspaperman, putting out

a monthly newspaper called Bede’s Budget. He kept that name for a time, but in 1896 he started the Pine Poker, whose mission was “To prod the conscience of Pine City.”

After Bede became a congressman in 1903 the Poker passed through the hands of several owners, but eventually achieved a level of success and financial stability.

Still, there were two newspapers in Pine City – and even more up north.

As the newspaper changed its name from Pine Poker-Pioneer to Pine City Pioneer in 1967, it also brought in updated technology, getting rid of the old letterpress printing process which used raised movable type. In this photo, Pioneer staffers Bernard Olson, Harvey Carlson and Kay Odegard are using the “Headliner 820” and a proportional spacing typewriter to help make the latest edition Pioneer through the offset lithographic printing method, in which printing is done from photographic images on thin, flexible metal plates.

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With the Gottry family no longer involved in the Pioneer, the owners of the Poker (W.S McEachern and D.R. Wilcox) saw an opportunity.

On Feb. 1, 1940, the first edition of the Pine Poker-Pioneer hit newsstands.

“This week marks the birth of a new newspaper name in the newspaper field in Minnesota,” read a front page editorial. “While it is a new name, it is not a new newspaper, as it is the continuation of two old and well-established newspa-

pers, The Pine Poker and The Pine County Pioneer... The policy of the publishers will be in the future, as it has been in the past, to work for the best interests of the community at all times. We welcome constructive criticism and suggestions for the betterment of our paper and for the welfare of this community.”

More on the history of newspapers in Pine City in next week’s Pine City Pioneer.

The Pioneer has helped many local businesses promote their goods and services through the years, but none perhaps as long as Sauser’s Hardware. This advertisement from the March 19, 1909 edition of the Pine County Pioneer was the very first notice of the new hardware business in town, now 106 years strong.

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2015 Demo Derby results With a state championship on the line and three days of hard-driving action in the grandstand, derby drivers and fans got their fill over the course of the Pine County Fair weekend.

FRIDAY Minnesota State Championship Imperials 1st #25 Cole Peterson Pine City 2nd#22 “Squish”Nordahl Pine City 3rd #68 Dan Gray Pine City 4th#35 Travis Peterson Pine City 5th #01 Rick Wiener Rush City Stock Cars 1st #13 David Gray Pine City 2nd#21 Chris Gray Pine City 3rd#3 Ken Schnapp Blaine 4th#77 Nick Castellino Mora Chain Stock Cars 1st#12 Jason Zastera Pokegama 2nd#100 Tom Benjamin Hinckley 3rd#30 Jason Blazek Pine City 4th#18 Jaye Neubauer Pine City Little Trucks 1st #28 Jerry LaFrenz Braham 2nd #18 Cory Leaf Pine City 3rd #10 Ethan Hibke Moose Lake 4th #16 Brad Klocke Rush City Big Trucks 1st #3 Jordan Kruse Pine City 2nd #10 Tyler Pangerl Hugo 3rd #185 Shane Roatch Pine City 4th #88 Jeremy Johnson Grantsburg Best Paint Job #01 Rick Wiener Rush City Hardest Hit Trophy #3 Jordan Kruse Pine City SATURDAY Imperials 1st #17 Chad McKeller Pine City 2nd#81 Isaac Nelson St. Croix Falls 3rd #22 “Squish” Nordahl Pine City 4th#24 Derek Gorman Rush City Stock Cars 1st #24 Brian Gray Pine City 2nd#13 David Gray Pine City 3rd #22 Mike Gray Pine City 4th #47 Griffin Gallmeier Pine City Chain Stock Cars 1st#31 Corey Laase Cambridge 2nd#69 Tom Hauner 3rd#23 Paul Maurice

Hinckley 4th#86 Dean Osterdyk Cambridge Little Trucks 1st #16 Brad Klocke Rush City 2nd #28 Jerry LaFrenz Braham 3rd #101 Joe Klein 4th #3 Tina Lafrenz Braham Big Trucks 1st #26 David Pangerl Pine City 2nd #88 Jason Johnson Grantsburg 3rd #10 Tyler Pangerl Hugo 4th #62 Chris Miller Pine City

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There were no punches pulled in the finals of the Minnesota State Championship - Imperial Class on Friday night.

Best Paint Job #24 Nicholas Johnson Pine City Hardest Hit Trophy #24 Brian Gray Pine City SUNDAY Imperials 1st #17 Scott Kruse Stanchfield 2nd#80 Craig Ploetz Hermantown 3rd #01 Travis Wiener Rush City 4th#24 Derek Gorman Rush City Heavy Imperials 1st #22 Mike Gray Pine City 2nd#24 Brian Gray Pine City 3rd #333 Scott Clifford Jr. Grantsburg 4th#23 Jon Gorman Rush City

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(left) Things got a little hot during Friday’s Big Trucks competition. (right) Though the going got rough, drivers kept smiling, and the tractor crews kept the show going – and honored our veterans along the way.

Stock Cars 1st #77 Nick Castellino Mora 2nd#31 Justin Zaudtke Hinckley 3rd #3 Darrin Lange Pine City 4th #23 Jason Oare Pine City Chain Stock Cars 1st#86 Dean Osterdyk Cambridge 2nd#55 Jake Smith Braham 3rd#38 Bob Neubauer Pine City 4th#23 Dustin Fuller Pine City Little Trucks 1st #25 Mary Drevecky Pine City 2nd #57 Ken Hecht Pine City 3rd #69 Chris Klickboom 4th #11 Marcus Ammerman Big Trucks 1st #10 Tyler Pangerl Hugo 2nd #26 David Pangerl Pine City 3rd #185 Shane Roatch Pine City 4th #37 Chad Schumacher Mora Hardest Hit King of the Ring Trophy #22 Mike Gray Pine City

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(left) Pine City’s Mary Drevecky celebrates after winning in the Little Trucks competition on Sunday afternoon. (right) Cole Peterson of Pine City had good reason to smile after battling his way through two heats on his way to winning the Minnesota State Championship – Imperial Class on Friday, July 31.

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ANNUAL REPORT

District Mission Statement To help individuals acquire knowledge, skills, and positive attitudes toward self and others that will enable them to solve problems, think creatively, continue learning and develop maximum potential for leading productive, fulfilling lives in a complex, changing international society.

DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT GOALS

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DISTRICT GOALS and OUTCOMES

1. Through a collaborative effort with PCEA, the District will implement a new teacher evaluation system with fidelity during the 14-15 school year.

• Outcome: The new teacher evaluation system has been implemented across the district with all non-tenured teachers and 1/3 of the tenured teaching staff. The professional development section was also used with an individual focus on creating and using quality assessments that will give teachers quality information and evidence of student learning related to national and state standards.

2. Through comprehensive and focused instruction in content literacy, math, and science, Pine City Schools will continue its quest to reach the 2017 targets for each area on the MCA assessments.\ • Outcome: This information will not be available until August, 2015 Please go to: www.pinecity.k12.mn.us for more information-see Annual Report 3. 60% of District students in grades two through nine (grade 10 math only) will reach their growth targets on the MAP reading and math assessments.

• Grade levels meeting READING target: 5th grade, 6th grade, 9th grade • Grade levels not meeting READING target: 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade • Grade levels meeting MATH target: 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, 10th grade • Grade levels not meeting MATH target: 4th grade, 7th grade, 9th grade 4. The District Administrative Team will implement the School Board’s priorities outlined in the District’s Strategic Plan. These priorities are an outcome of the strategic planning process that included student, staff, community, and administrative input.

• Outcome: All priorities have been developed into SMART goals with strategies attached that will be used to work toward positive outcomes. The academic goal will be implemented in buildings as well as will be addressed on all collaborative teams throughout the district in 15-16.

5. Through proactive staff training and student kindness and compassion activities (related to the Friends of Rachel Club and the Kindness Committees), overall District bullying reports (on climate surveys) will be reduced by 10% during the 2014-15 school year.

• Outcome: The overall reduction in bullying reports was 6.4% during the 14-15 school year.

6. Through a comprehensive approach of the five systems targeting student achievement (curriculum, instruction, professional development, technology integration, and assessment for learning), Pine City Schools will close the achievement gap in math and reading for free and reduced and special education students as measured by the MDE achievement gap formula.

• Outcome: This information will not be available until August, 2015 • Please go to: www.pinecity.k12.mn.us for more information-see Annual Report

201415 CURRICULUM REVIEW VISUAL ARTS

Section 1: Current Program Strengths of the Visual Arts Program • Opportunities for students to display their art at public showings.

• Students have a variety of art courses to take throughout their high school career.

• Students have the option to take the course a second time to build upon previous skills and knowledge.

• Independent art is available for students who want to continue advanced opportunities in art.

Areas of Improvement for the Visual Arts Program • Space to increase opportunities for students.

• Need additional courses at the elementary and junior high level.

• Access to technology on a consistent basis (having to share with IT).

Current Opportunities for Students • Display at the Pine Center for the Arts • Participate in the Great Rivers Visual Arts Show • Pine City Student Art show open to the public each Spring.

• In the past, students have gone to the Minneapolis Institute for the Arts, visited the Sculpture Garden, and Walker Art Center.

Curriculum Review Classroom Activities • Demonstrations of skills and techniques.

• Presentations to incorporate art history along with projects.

• Critiques are used at junior high to evaluate famous art works.

• Critiques are used at the senior level to evaluate peer work.

• Formative assessments are used to address instructional and learning needs.

• Performance assessments are used in the form of rubrics to accurately assess students meeting the priority standards.

• Gaps and Overlaps • Mediums are overlapped from eighth grade through high school classes as students learn more advanced skills as they move through the curriculum.

• Gaps would include different mediums that are not being taught. (example: such as sculpture and printmaking) Alignment of Standards to Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessments • Art Exploration is currently aligned to Standards.

• Priority and supporting standards have been identified.

• Essential questions and vocabulary have been identified.

• 7th/8th grade courses are in the alignment process.

• Participated in assessment training in August and November, Currently working on assessment alignment to standards.

• Tasks that need to be done relating to alignments.

DISTRICT DEMOGRAPHICS Schools St. Marys School: 29 Students Early Childhood Spec. Ed: 11 Students ECFE/School Readiness: 125 students Pine City Elementary School: 845 Students Pine City Secondary School: 765 Students VISION School: 21 Students Alternative Learning Center: 48 Students

School Employment Certified Staff: 138 Classified Staff: 94 Confidential Staff: 7 Students Free and reduced lunch: 42.4% Home-schooled students: 66 Minority students: 6.8% *Hispanic 3.2% *Native American 1.4%

• Standards alignment activities for senior high courses • Identification of priority standards (essential learning outcomes) • Vertical Alignment for all courses.

Professional Development Adobe Workshop: The Conference for Adobe Photoshop Users Information Covered During this opportunity our staff learned about Adobe Photoshop and how to work with PhotoShop in the most efficient manner. Because of the depth of the program and the uses that students will need as they learn digital media and publications, the level of content and skills that will be gained would not have happened without the workshop. All new content and skills will be implemented in the Graphic Design, Publications, and Digital Media courses. Because of this professional development, our visual arts staff are better equipped to teach students about using the Photoshop program. Gaining this expertise will allow for a better flow in the classroom, higher student expectations and achievement, and most importantly the training gives the ability to support students at a much higher level.

Areas of Improvement Identified Areas Facility space: to offer graphic arts and ceramics

Focus on the proficiency on art standards as students progress through the art program.

• Continue to work on and complete vertical alignment of 7-12 courses • Continue to align rubrics with standards

Maintain a view of when STEM courses are offered to eliminate sharing of the computer lab.

• A google document where teachers in specific classes can sign up for Lab 154 so others can plan accordingly • Better planning on when Graphic Design is offered, next year will be in the fall

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(St. Croix River Education District) Curriculum Review Activities Standards (Standards) • Native American Standards: How to accomplish and what grade levels covered?

• MN Art Standards: Expectations for Addressing Standards • ELA College and Career Readiness • Math Fund Raising/Festival Ideas • Great Rivers Conference • Ice Cream social Technology (December) • Virtual Field Trips • Collaborations • Technology integration with art • Ken Robinson Video • Artsonia or how is technology used to display art Instruction (February) • Project Sharing • Can share through Schoology • Bring one project that shows how technology is used • Research-Based Instructional Practices • Special Education Issues; • Ask about bringing Teacher Evaluation and Development (April) • How to make it work for area of art and how to make meaningful Assessment (April) • Effective Grading Practices • Sharing of grading practices • Information on “Best Practices” • Common Assessments (Beth) Section 2: Planning For The Future

Philosophy of the Visual Arts Department

• Pine City Visual Arts is dedicated to spark students’ imaginations, promote skill development, and encourage risk taking. Through the Pine City Visual Arts program students will gain basic and theoretical knowledge about the elements and principles of design, problem solving, and art history. Students will become proficient in the art content aligned to the Minnesota state standards.

Visual Arts: Vision Statement • We envision a 7-12 Visual Arts Department in which teachers: • Provide a highly organized environment, allowing students to maximize their time and efforts.

• Raise expectations for all students to continually reach an increased proficiency of art knowledge and skills.

• Are well-versed in the standards and benchmarks assigned to their courses/grade levels.

• Work collaboratively and support each other.

• Deliver a guaranteed and viable curriculum in each course/grade level that provides all students with access to the same knowledge and skills regardless of the teacher to whom they are assigned.

• Stimulate creative problem solving and logical thinking.

• Inspire passion for creative thinking.

• Monitor the learning of each student on a timely basis.

Visual Arts Commitments • The 7-12 visual arts teachers at Pine City schools will…

• Be excellent role models for the discipline of art.

• Provide examples of the desired art products.

• Commit to teaching the standards and benchmarks to our courses/grade levels.

• Work in a team to learn and plan together.

• Identify and implement essential learnings, pacing schedules, formative and summative assessments, and standards of proficiency.

• Identify and implement best practice strategies.

• Deliver engaging, hands-on, inquiry-based instruction.

• Utilize real-life application of visual arts.

• Accept various and differing viewpoints.

• Model safe and ethical practice.

• Use formative assessments to promptly identify student needs and make instructional changes accordingly.

FINANCIAL Rate of unemployment: 6.7% (Pine County) Poverty rate: 14.8% School budget spent per pupil: $10,672.92 School budget: $17,689,376 General Fund only Sources of Revenue - General Fund *Federal 2% *State 88% *Local 10% Tax information *Net tax capacity $7,935,926 *Most financial and tax in*Taxable market value $857,051,500 formation is based on 2013*Referendum market value $566,350,855 14 data or 2014 data

Strategies • Better organization of current space • Access to another art room for 15-16 • Worked with assistant principal to schedule other conflicting classes at separate times to free up the computer lab for the art courses.

Program Goals Identified Areas To continue to display art monthly at the Pine Center for the Arts

Strategies • Keep a good relationship with the Pine Center for the Arts • Continue displaying student work

Stay current both in art education and the world of art.

• Members of the Art of Education Blog • Receive scholastic arts online magazine monthly

Continue to develop the art program to be able to offer other courses (such as printmaking, sculpture, elementary level)

• Survey students to see what they would like to see for future art classes

Section 3: Implementation Plan Instruction • Incorporate the doc camera into the instruction, to facilitate a better instruction/learning environment.

• Display things more on the whiteboard (currently a chalk board) • Providing more authentic literacy (reading, writing, and communication) activities.

Professional Development • Continuing to work with the peer coach to support instruction and student learning.

• Through the visual arts collaborative team approach, lessons, assessments, and curriculum will be developed, evaluated, and revised as needed to best meet the needs of students.

• Continue the necessary training specific to graphic design and technology involved with it.

• In the process of staying current with art education, both instructors are planning on pursuing a master’s degree in Art Education.

Assessment for Learning • Continue to use performance tasks and rubrics.

• Continue to create assessments that align with standards.

• Continue to use formative assessments (exit slips and Q & A) Curriculum • Be able to offer Graphic Design on a classroom set of computers that has a web-based version Photoshop to maximise student success OR • Have access to a computer lab without having to share it with another class.

Technology Integration • Integrate more of the iPads for seventh and eighth grade students (1:1 program). Specifically for vocabulary, apps for engagement, etc..

• Utilize Google Classroom to post assignments and rubrics.

• Upload class demonstrations to Youtube for absent students to view.

201415 CURRICULUM REVIEW WORLD LANGUAGES

SECTION 1: Review of Current Program Strengths of the World Languages Program • Four world language offerings • 4 years of Spanish • 4 years of German • 3 years of American Sign Language • 2 years of French (via ITV) • College Credit Available • College in the Schools-German • College in the Schools- Spanish • ASL through Pine Tech Community College (via ITV) • Common Core English Language Arts & Literacy Standards embedded in ASL, Spanish & German language courses • High expectations and rigor throughout department Areas of Improvement • Increase enrollment in World Language courses • Curriculum mapping for the 2nd and 3rd year courses • Align curriculum and instruction to the National Standards for Foreign Language Learning and incorporate assessments that address the levels of proficiency that students can demonstrate.

• ACTFL Recommendation: Increase use of the target language to 90% of instructional time Language Proficiency Language Proficiency: Performance Indicator Used to Measure Student Proficiency The ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines are a description of what individuals can do with language in terms of speaking, writing, listening, and reading in real-world situations in a spontaneous and unrehearsed context. For each skill, these guidelines identify five major levels of proficiency: Distinguished, Superior, Advanced, Intermediate, and Novice. The major levels Advanced, Intermediate, and Novice are subdivided into High, Mid, and Low sublevels. The levels of the ACTFL Guidelines describe the continuum of proficiency from that of the highly articulate, well-educated language user to a level of little or no functional ability.

• Students generally attain a level of intermediate in participating in four years of world languages at Pine City Schools. Students that take the first two years of courses, typically achieve in the Novice Mid level.

Current Opportunities for Students • Travel to Germany • Travel to Costa Rica • Job shadowing with area interpreters Students Earning College Credit Of the students that enter the world languages program during their freshmen year, many go on to earn college credit prior to graduation from high school. All world language areas have a cross section of typical Pine City students take part in the programs.

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Alignment of Standards to Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessments • College in the School’s Courses are aligned to the standards of each college.

• The following courses have been aligned to national standards: German I, Spanish I, and ASL I • Priority and supporting standards have been identified.

• Essential questions and vocabulary have been identified.

• Participated in assessment training in August and November; currently working on assessment alignment to standards.

• Tasks that need to be done relating to alignments.

• Standards Alignment Activities for levels 2 and 3 • Identification of priority standards (essential learning outcomes) • Vertical Alignment for all courses.

Professional Development 2015 Central States Conferences for Teachers of Foreign Languages Spanish • Information/Knowledge Gained From Conference • Descifra Las Pistas, Bringing Culture Back, El Tango in Your Spanish Classroom, 5 Activities to Keep Your Classroom Engaging, Speaking Treats for Your Bag of Tricks, Learn with the National Language Teacher of the Year, 60 Treats for Your Bag of Tricks, Using Authentic Music with Beginning Language Learners, ¡Cuba Libre! Winds of Change in Cuba • Implementation Plan From Conference • Spanish: I learned more about Argentina and Cuba that I can now use in my classes to teach Latin culture. I was reaffirmed and strengthened my resolve to use music in foreign language instruction. I was really reminded of the importance of as much use of the target language as possible in class. ACTFL recommends 90% of instructional time be in the target language. This will be my greatest and most difficult goal to achieve, but I am going to strive to reach it.

American Sign Language • Information/Knowledge Gained From Conference • Students’ Perceptions of the Effectiveness of Learning Activities, Keys to Kindling Communication, Adding Interpersonal Tasks to Your Palette, 5 Activities to Keep Your Classroom Engaging, Keep Calm and Communicate, Speaking Treats for Your Bag of Tricks, Show and Tell: Increasing Vocabulary, Standards Based Unit from Start to Finish, Designing Rubrics that Measure Proficiency and Student Growth • Implementation Plan From Conference • Design rubrics that measure proficiency and student growth • Increase the use of Target Language in all classes • Integrate student centered, student led language experiences • Focus on the ACTFL “Can Do” statements for language learners as the standard for measuring student proficiency in the target language • Focus on three modes of communication: interpersonal, interpretive and presentational German • Information/Knowledge Gained From Conference • Teachers’ Intercultural Experiences Impact on Language Teaching, Growing Your Language Program, Making A Multilevel Class Work, Teaching National Socialism in the Foreign Language Classroom, Speaking Treats For Your Bag of Tricks, Using Can-Do Statements to Improve Student Learning, Best of MN: Activities for the FL Classroom, Using Authentic Music with Beginning-Level Language Learners, A Corpus-Based Pedagogy for German Vocabulary • Implementation Plan From Conference • German: I hope to increase my program size using some techniques I learned, so enrollment numbers would show if those are effective. I want the students to speak more German, so I could definitely measure the amount of time using only German in the classroom. I learned some tips about teaching culture in the classroom and our trip to Germany in 2016 would be a great time to tell if what I’ve told them in the classroom is relevant to their experiences there St. Croix River Education District Curriculum Review (ll languages) Technology and Trends • Instruction • Virtual Field Trips • Literacy - Reading in Content • Apps Areas • Google Apps • Second Language Literacy • Learning Platforms, Wiki’s, Blogs • English Literacy • Kahoot • Research-Based Instructional • Quia Practices • Studystack.com • Differentiation and Examples • Weebly • Accommodations and Modifica• Project Sharing tions • Voice Memo for Feedback to Assessment and Grading Students • Rubric Sharing • Collaboration between Districts • Reading • Penpals • Writing • Sign pals • Speaking • Dialects • Common Formative Assessments Curriculum/Standards/Teacher Eval• Performance Assessments uation • Grading • Digital Textbooks • Effective Grading Systems • Review of Standards • Grading Policies • Curriculum Mapping - sharing of • Standards Based district scope and sequence • Student to Student Evaluation (Peer • Learning Target Sharing feedback) • Teacher Evaluation and Develop• Culture (authentic materials, ment movies/videos, differences in • Student Learning Objectives manners) • Examples of what is used • Trips (Study Abroad, Short Trips) • Student Engagement and Connection

Section 2: Planning For The Future Philosophy of the World Language Department • Language and communication are at the heart of the human experience. Learning other languages and understanding the culture of the people who speak them is a 21st Century skill that is vital to success in the global environment in which our students will live and work. America’s continued global leadership will depend upon our students’ abilities to interact with the world community both inside and outside our borders. For college and career readiness, our students need to be proficient in other languages, regardless of whether they choose to transition directly to the workforce or to post-secondary education.

World Languages: Vision Statements • We envision a World Language Department in which teachers: • Develop students’ language proficiency around modes of communicative competence reflecting real life communication.

• Use the target language for 90% of instructional time, in keeping with ACTFL guidelines for world language instruction.

• Promote the use of the target language beyond the classroom setting.

• Educate students for success as global citizens in an increasingly interconnected society.

• Are well-versed in the National Standards for Foreign Language Learning and the 5 Goals of For eign Language Education.

• Are well-versed in the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and the corresponding NCSSFL-ACTFL CanDo Benchmarks.

• Align the National Standards for Foreign Language Learning with Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy..

• Inspire passion for foreign language and culture!

World Languages Commitments • The World Language teachers at Pine City High School will: • Focus language instruction on the three modes of communication: Interpersonal, Interpretive, Presentational • Utilize the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines for instruction and assessment: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced • Incorporate student self-assessment through the NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Benchmarks • Increase use of the target language during instructional time.

• Seek opportunities for learners to use language beyond the classroom, through projects, field trips and travel abroad.

• Utilize thematic units, authentic resources and real-life applications to teach world languages..

• Integrate technology into instruction to enhance learning.

• Differentiate instruction to meet individual needs.

• Work collaboratively and support each other.

• Align curriculum and instruction to the National Standards for Foreign Language Learning and incorporate assessments that address the levels of proficiency that students can demonstrate.

Areas of Improvement and Strategies • Area 1: Increase use of the target language to 90% of instructional time (ACTFL Recommendation) • Collaborative desks to facilitate student communication in the TL. • Post high-frequency phrases around the classroom.

• Use activities such as inside-outside circles that allow students to practice common expressions and structures in rapid sequence.

• Design info gap activities in a way that students must use the language to obtain the information they are missing.

• Area 2: Align curriculum and instruction to the National Standards for Foreign Language Learning and incorporate assessments that address the levels of proficiency that students can demonstrate.

• Through the ImPACT process during the 15-16 and 16-17 school years, all courses will be aligned to curriculum, assessment, and instruction.

World Language Program Goals and Strategies • Goal 1: Maintain availability of college credit • Continue to seek administrative support as class sizes may not meet the standard number for offering the course.

• Continue to stay up-to-date with changes in requirements for both teaching and offering courses.

• Continue to provide a rich learning environment so students continue to develop the language needed to achieve at the college level.

• Goal 2: Increase enrollment • Advertise and promote world languages throughout the school year (World Languages Week, travel abroad presentations, cultural displays).

• Increase awareness of World Language college credit opportunities and the benefits of completing upper-level courses in preparation for college and career readiness.

• Goal 3: Increase opportunities for linguistic and cultural experiences outside the classroom • Continue to offer Costa Rica and German Trips • Offer field trips that offer language immersion • Participate in the Concordia Language Village Program Section 3: Implementation Plan ImPACT Educational Framework Instruction • Learning other languages and understanding the culture of the people who speak them is a 21st Century skill that is vital to success in the global environment in which our students will live and work.

• Focus on Hattie’s research: • Providing formative evaluation • Teacher-Student relationships • Vocabulary programs • Small group learning • Focus on Marzano’s Research • Identifying similarities and differences • Summarizing and note taking • Focus on ImPACT Beliefs • Growth Mindset for staff and students • All students can learn-given the right curriculum and time needed • Be strategic in preparation to work with students • Use data of formative assessments to guide and improve instruction • Focus on a student-centered approach to learning.

• Use authentic strategies and student activities to enhance learning Professional Development • Any new staff will have access to: • Mentoring • Induction program • Framework for Teaching Study • All staff will have access to: • Technology Integration Coaching • Peer Coaching • ImPACT Teams • Attendance of conferences and workshops as approved by the staff development committee Assessment • Assessment will be focused on: • Use of common formative assessments when the opportunities arise to guide instruction and share in a problem-solving process to develop more options for student learning.

• Using assessment as a tool to raise student achievement through improved instruction and differentiation.

• Students will show evidence of proficiency through summative assessments.

Curriculum and Resources • By the end of the 2017 school year, all courses will be aligned to standards through the unit plan tool. At that the time, the work of alignment of instruction, assessment, and curricular resources will be in place as well.

• New resources will be purchased this year.

• ASL: needs to replace damaged textbooks.

• German: Does not have needs for any new curriculum.

• Spanish: Purchase leveled readers of the Spanish language for continued practice and language fluency.

Technology Integration • Continue to integrate technology as appropriate.

• Take advantage of the 1:1 devices in grades 9-12.

• Continue to work the SAMR model to use technology to support: creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking.

201516 DISTRICT GOALS Goal 1: All students will be college and career ready when they graduate from high school. (high academic standards) • Strategies: Quality standards set by leadership through expectations and evaluation, peer coaching support, and collaborative teams that address student learning.

Goal 2: The district will provide opportunities for successful activities (sports, fine arts, academics) through maximum student and community participation.

• Strategies: Recruiting excellent coaches, grow starter programs, Implement a strong boosters organization.

Goal 3: The foundation of maintaining a highly effective workforce will be done by improving hiring practices as well as supporting new staff through training and mentoring programs.

• Strategies: Timely and effective posting, collaborative interviewing, reference checks and appropriate negotiations, creating a desirable work environment and by training and retaining quality staff.

Goal 4: The district will provide an environment that promotes and maintains healthy professional relationships.

• Strategies: Find genuine ways to show appreciation and gratitude, build time into each day and each week to talk to staff and provide assistance as needed, we need to better understand what our people do and how they serve students.

Goal 5: Through school policy, staff training, and improvements to the facilities, the district will promote and maintain a safe environment for all students and staff in the district.

• Strategies: All students, staff and 4.0 Bus Company will be provided a safe and supportive school environment. We will comply with the safe and supportive schools legislation training. We will implement: Hall Pass , a “Buzz In” system upgrade, Rachel’s Challenge, Friends of Rachel and revision of crisis management plan. We will provide ongoing training for staff and students. We will schedule trainings, implement, Hall Pass with buzz in system, “Friends of Rachel” activities, upgrade the security system (cameras and recording) and continue the School Resource Officer prevention and support.

Goal 6: The district will maintain high quality facilities across the buildings through careful and comprehensive fiscal and maintenance planning.

• Strategies: Track, Roofing, Elementary Boiler, Parking, Gym floor resurfacing, Food service, Vehicles, other maintenance/remodelling Goal 7: The district will continue to focus on sound fiscal planning through consideration of revenue and expenditures through its budgeting process.

• Strategies: Define budget timeline activities and procedures in writing through a format of a standard procedures. The written procedures will be completed by June 2015. A Collaborative model will be used to include MDE and TIES as a resource, Steps and timelines will be made for the board to review. The district will update procedures on a yearly basis.

Goal 8: The district will continue to focus on communication with families and the community to give an ongoing, transparent view of school functions and activities.

• Strategies • Parents and community members will be reached through email, calendars, website, FaceBook, newsletters, SchoolReach, and special events each year.

• Monthly article for the local paper.

• Senior Citizen Brunch/Matinee: We will invite senior citizens to a free brunch/matinee to the first performance of the play.

• Drop Off/Pick Up Focus Group: We will meet to determine a recommended course of action for the short term and long term.

• Building strong collaborations with PTCC, the city and the county.

• Participation in the county strategic planning, the chancellor selection process and the ECMECC strategic planning.

Non-Discrimination Policy It is the policy of Independent School District #578, Pine City, not to discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, or sex in its programs, activities, or employment practices.

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SENIOR SURVEY 201415 When did you begin attending Pine City Schools?

Kindergarten: 60% Grades 1-3: 11% Grades 4-6: 10% Grades 7-9: 4% Grades 10-12: 15% What program(s) did you participate in?

Pine City High School 97.4% Pine City High School and ALC Combination 1.3% VISION 1.3%

Have there been enough courses to meet your needs?

Yes 80% No 20% Did you feel that PCPS staff members showed encouragement in your learning?

Yes 91% No 9% Do you feel that school rules and policies were reasonable?

Yes 77% No 23% Do you feel that you were treated fairly by staff and administration during your time at Pine City Schools?

Yes 87% No 13% Were their adequate extracurricular activities (athletic and non-athletic) for you to participate in?

Yes 83% No 17% Did teaching staff give you specific, helpful feedback about your school work?

Yes 85% No 15% Were your parents/guardians treated respectfully by staff and given the information they needed?

Yes 91% No 9% Do you feel that PCPS staff is sensitive to the issues of race, gender, etc... which would translate into fairness in our classrooms?

Yes 92% No 8% Have you received adequate information about college and career opportunities?

Yes 87% No 13% Have you made a final decision on your career path?

Yes 72% No 28% Overall, how satisfied were you with the help you received from your teachers and school counselor in regards to preparing for life after high school?

Very Satisfied Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Not Satisfied

22% 50% 23% 5%

What are your plans after graduation?

Work 32% Apprenticeship 10% One Year Program 3% Associate’s Degree 10% Bachelor’s Degree 47% Beyond a Bachelor’s Degree 24% Military 10% Undecided 9% Who or what has been most helpful with your post high school plans? (Check all that apply) Parent/Family 76% Teacher 50% School Counselor 19% MCIS Website 3% Career Elective Classes 8% Work Link 4% Friends 35% Other 14% Which post-secondary programs below have you participated in?

College in the Schools 45% AP Courses 22% Honors Classes 58% None 37% Another area of focus this year is active student engagement. Do you feel that you were actively engaged in your classes.....

81%-100% of the time 36% 61-80% of the time 35% 40-60% of the time 22% 39% of the time or less 8%

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Truck pull results Local 4800 1 Matt Ruth • Pine City 2 Jaye Neubauer • Pine City 3 Bruce Lindahl • Pine City Local 5800 1 Tom Belland • Braham 2 Jaye Neubauer • Pine City 3 Brandon Sauter • Pine City Local 6500 1 Paul Johnson • Pine City 2 Tom Belland • Braham 3 Travis Kohler • Hinckley Improved Stock 5800 1 Brad Thomsen • Pierz 2 Kenny Jensen • Princeton 3 Amy VanKuren • Pierz Improved Stock 6200 1 Brad Thomsen • Pierz

2 Amy VanKuren • Pierz 3 Jeremy Japp • Ogilvie Pro Stock 5800 1 Dave Vanderweyst • Foley 2 Jason Schindler • Holdingford 3 Tim Witucki • Little Falls Pro Stock 6200 1 Dave Vanderweyst • Foley 2 Tim Witucki • Little Falls 3 Jason Schindler • Holdingford Street Modified 5800 1 Bernie Lashinski • Little Falls

Falls Open 6200 1 Bernie Lashinski • Little Falls 2 Tim Witucki • Little Falls Work Stock Diesel 1 Scott Popp • Rice 2 Tyler Wass • Big Fork 3 Tyler Winczewski • Coon Rapids 2.6 Diesel 1 Robert Kohnen • Paynesville 2 Drew Gerold • Pine City 3 Brian Charpentier • Pine City

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Tractor pull results 3750 Farm Stock 1 Kris Moos • Milaca 2 Marty Ranger • North Branch 3 Zach Johnson • Rush City

9000 Classic 1 Jeff Leibel • Rush City 2 Matt Leibel • Rush City 3 Randy Hinze • Pine City

5000 Farm Stock 1 Wade Hollister • Cambridge 2 Julio Martinez • Sandstone 3 Kurt Johnson • Cedar

9000 Farm Stock 1 Jake Jones • Ogilvie 2 Krista Otte • Randolph 3 Scott DeRocker • Grantsburg

7500 Modified 1 Nick Gerdes • Jordan 2 Dave Hales • Ogilvie

10000 Improved Farm Stock 1 Derek Jensen • Mora 2 George Weidendorf • Mora 3 Shawn Bannurden • Rice

6500 Antique 1 Jeremy Carlbom • Pine City 2 Randy Jennissen • North Branch 3 Kurt Johnson • Cedar 7000 Farm Stock 1 Slade Fore • Mora 2 Andrew Kientop • Mora 3 Wade Hollister • Cambridge

12000 Farm Stock 1 Derek Jensen • Mora 2 Tanner Nettestad • Pine City 3 Brode Halverson • Ogilvie 16500 Farm Stock 1 Brian Besser • Mora 2 Mike Saumer • Pine City 3 Jacob Karas • Pine City MIKE GAINOR | THE PIONEER

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Placing a slow moving vehicle (SMV) sign on something does not make it an implement of husbandry, and you still would not be able to drive it on the road. There are specific and separate statutes for All Terrain Vehicles, Off Road Vehicles, and the like. None of them fit the legal definition of an implement of husbandry (with or without the SMV sign).

Youthful operators seem to pose one of the biggest hazards for any of these types of units. Parents need to make sure their kids are safe and legal, and that they respect the law and the property of others. Complaints against the operators of them are frequent.

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“Derby Fever: The Movie,” a 2014 documentary film about the Pine County Demolition Derby, will air several times on Channel 2 starting at 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 18. The film, made by Pine City’s Dell Gross, captures the fierce action and the local legends that have helped to make the Pine County Derby famous.

As the TPT reader’s guide puts it, “The Pine County, MN Derby is known as the greatest and hardest-hitting derby in the Midwest. Derby Fever puts all that excitement on the screen and brings out the personalities, the traditions and the passions of the derby drivers who work year-round to get their cars ready for a few thrilling minutes in the derby pit.”

Tuesday, Aug. 18 @ 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 19 @ 3:30 a.m.

Saturday, Aug. 29 @ 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 5 @ 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 9 @ 10:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 10 @ 4:30 a.m.

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Beware insurance deductible ‘rebates’ With the recent severe weather, many Minnesota homeowners are calling their insurance companies to determine if damage to their homes is covered by their homeowners’ policies. Better Business Bureau (BBB) and the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) want to alert consumers about a Minnesota law enacted in 2010 that prohibits contractors from advertising or promising to pay or rebate all or part of any applicable insurance deductibles.

The practice of contractors artificially increasing the price charged to the insurance company to cover homeowners’ deductibles – would ultimately lead to rising costs of homeowners insurance for all consumers.

Contractors who are found to have offered to pay or rebate a homeowner’s insurance deductible can face a number of penalties, including suspension or revocation of their contractor’s license and a fine of up to $10,000.

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that it is never too early to sign up for a hunter safety course. In general, anyone born after Dec. 31, 1979, needs a firearms certificate to hunt game with a firearm in Minnesota. Classes are offered in a traditional classroom setting or online.

Field days are limited and hunter safety classes fill up fast. Find a class by visiting www.mndnr.gov/safety/firearms/index.html, or by calling 651-296-6157 or 888-646-6367.

For love of water, become a volunteer monitor

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is seeking volunteers for its Citizen Stream and Citizen Lake Monitoring Programs. Find out if local favorite lakes or streams need monitoring by using the MPCA’s interactive map at http://www.pca.state.mn.us/ d4awwwd. To become a volunteer or learn more about the program, visit the program’s website at www.pca. state.mn.us/cmp, or call 651-296-6300 (Twin Cities) or 800-657-3864 (Greater Minnesota).

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Homeowners need to know they are responsible for paying the deductible on their homeowners insurance.

If a contractor claims otherwise, consumers should report the incident to DLI at 651-284-5069 and Better Business Bureau at bbb.org or 1-800-646-6222.

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The Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2015 Outstanding Citizen of the Year. Submit a nomination in writing by email at info@pinecitychamber.com or by mail to 315

Main Street South, Suite 155, Pine City MN 55063. The deadline for submission is Friday, Sept. 4 at noon.

A nominee should be a resident of Pine City and exhibit qualities that make them deserving of recognition by the community. A recognition banquet in honor of the 2015 Citizen of the Year will be planned for mid-September.

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OPEN HOUSE Carlson 80th birthday On 08/08 Verna Carlson will be 80!

Please join us in celebrating at an open house on Saturday, Aug. 15, 1 - 4 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, Pine City.

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MILITARY

Thank you to everyone that came to help me celebrate my 90th birthday. Thank you to my children, grandchildren and family in helping to put this event together. Thank you for all the cards and gifts I received. It was a very special day and wonderful to see everyone.

God bless you all.

Air Force Airman Abigail M. Biever graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

Biever is the daughter of John and Linda Biever of Portage, Michigan, and Darlene Biever of Pine City. She is also the granddaughter of Eugene Biever of Pine City.

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BIRTHS

Toman Karlie Christine Toman was born on July 17, 2015 at FirstLight Health System. She weighed eight pounds, 12 ounces and was 21 inches long. Her parents are Kelsey Eng and Bradley Toman of Brook Park. Karlie is welcomed by grandparents Terry and Jackie Lakin of Brook Park and Allan and Jen Toman of Beroun.

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PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER July 27 - Aug. 2 Theft, burglary, vandalism

July 27, 11:43 a.m., report of theft, 2nd Ave., Pine City south.

July 28, 4:45 p.m., report of shoplifter, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south.

July 29, 10:29 p.m., report of driveoffs, 13th St., Pine City south.

July 30, 8:45 a.m., report of theft, Main St., Pine City north.

July 30, 11:13 p.m., report of vehicle exterior damage, 1st Ave., Pine City north.

July 31, 1:46 p.m., report of fraud, 7th Ave., Pine City south.

July 31, 6:25 p.m., report of vehicle prowl/entry, 8th St., Pine City north.

Aug. 1, 4:46 p.m., report of property damage, 8th St./ Hillside Ave., Pine City south.

Aug. 1, 5:48 p.m., report of property damage, Homestead Rd./Henriette Rd., Pokegama Twp. east.

Aug. 1, 11:55 p.m., report of vehicle theft/attempt, 1st Ave., Pine City north.

Aug. 2, 10:10 a.m., report of burglary, 1st Ave., Pine City north.

Miscellaneous

July 27, 4:05 p.m., report of threats, County Hwy. 61, Pokegama Twp. east.

July 27, 11:33 p.m., report of fireworks, 6th Ave., Pine City south.

July 28, 8:58 p.m., report of disturbance, Prairie Dr., Pokegama Twp. east.

July 29, 8:23 a.m., report of animal disturbance, 1st Ave./ Main St., Pine City north.

July 30, 1:54 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 13th St., Pine City south.

July 31, 6:31 p.m., report of animal disturbance, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south.

Aug. 1, 12:26 a.m., report of drunk, 8th St., Pine City south.

Aug. 1, 8:20 a.m., report of animal disturbance, 2nd Ave./10th St., Pine City south.

Aug. 1, 5:35 p.m., report of harassment, Government Rd., Pine City Twp. west.

Aug. 1, 7:17 p.m., report of missing adult person, Loon Dr., Pokegama Twp. west.

Aug. 2, 3:04 a.m., report of tenant trouble, Maple Leaf Rd., Pokegama Twp. west.

Aug. 2, 6:27 a.m., report of animal disturbance, Henriette Rd./Cluster Rd., Pokegama Twp. west.

Aug. 2, 2:58 p.m., report of unwanted person, 4th St., Pine City south.

Fires and accidents Aug. 1, 9:33 p.m., report of fire

outside, Hillside Ave., Pine City Twp. west.

Aug. 1, 9:59 p.m., report of personal injury, 1st Ave., Pine City north.

Jail roster July 27, Miranda Kathleen Walker, warrant, under sentence, drugs- 5th degreeposs...

July 27, Chad Wayne Reed, warrant, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, assault- domestic assault- GM; domestic abuse no contact order...; burglary- 2d degree- resforced-unknown, domestic abuse, criminal damage to property- 1st degree- $1001 and gre... Released July 30.

July 27, Waneta Ann Bearhart, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degreeposs...; traffic- no driver’s license in pos... Released July 29.

July 27, Jacob Richard Stauffer, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degree- poss... Released July 29.

July 27, Brian Allen Patton, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degreeposs/procure/control...; traffic- allow operation uninsured vehicle. Released July 28.

July 28, Quintin Bradley Andersen, hold for other agency, traffic- driving after revocation. Released July 28.

July 28, Kenneth James Soens, warrant, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, fleeing police officer in motor ve... Released July 30.

July 28, Crystal Marie Dexter, probation/parole violation, traffic- DUI- 2nd degree- alcohol conc over... Released July 30.

July 28, Bruce Donald Morgan, probation violation, under sentence, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree driving wh...

July 28, Cody Allen St. John, warrant, remand-bail, criminal sexual conduct- registration of predatory offen...

July 29, Darron Rueben Mountain-Day, warrant, Pine County warrant, under sentence, theft- take/use/transfer movable p... Released July 30.

July 29, Ashley Lynn Norell, Pine County warrant, trafficcareless driving, duty to drive with due ca... driving after revocation, insurance- no proof.

Released July 30.

July 29, Crystal Ann Asbury, warrant, remand-bail, thefttake/use/transfer movable pro...; fraud- financial trans card- use stol...

July 29, Jennifer Marie Klier, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, govt- failure to appear- misd; remand-bail, drugs- 5th degree- poss...

July 29, Kirt Andrew Murray, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, stolen property- poss- other property$501-$2...; drugs- 1st degreemfg...

July 29, Andrea Marie Parker, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, assault- domestic assault- misd.

July 29, Randy Wayne Swenson, hold for other agency, disturb- disorderly conduct.

Released July 30.

July 29, Scott Wayne Gardner, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- driver’s licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released July 29.

July 29, Adam Levert Williams, hold for other agency, stolen property- poss- other property- $501... Released July 29.

July 29, Troy Micheal Alan Wolfe, Pine County warrant, govt- false name or DOB- fictitious; traffic- driving after revocation. Released July 29.

July 30, Sabbeth Rose Wilson, Pine County warrant, finance trans card fraud- alter/si... Released July 30.

July 30, Dakotah James Austin Blue, warrant, remandother authority, Pine County writ, check forgery- make or alter a check. Released July 31.

July 30, Carla Kay Chesbrough, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DWI- 4th degree drive while impaired; drugs- 5th degree- poss/procure/control... Released July 31.

July 30, Alex George Matrious, warrant, under sentence, arson- neg fire- property damage $2500 or mo...

July 30, Travis Lee Pederson, hold for other agency, forgeryoffer or pass counterfeited...

July 30, Clarence John Herron Jr., awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-bail, govt- violation of harass/restr order- M... Released July 31.

July 30, Michael Edward Schultz, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable cause, domestic abuse- violate order fo... Released July 31.

July 30, Kathleen Marie Winner, awaiting trial/court, remand-rpr, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- poss... Released July 31.

July 30, Nicholas Anthony Birrenbach, warrant, Pine County warrant, remand-rpr, traffic- speed- exceed limit; govt- false name to police officer. Released July 30.

July 31, Elizabeth Colleen Cooper, book and release, Pine County warrant, theft- theft of motor fuel from re... Released July 31.

July 31, Eric James Anderson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, fugitive from justice from other st...; hold for

other agency, criminal damage to property- 4th degree, burglary- 1st degree- occ resforced- day... theft- $500 or less- M...; probable cause, burglary- poss of burglary tools, traffic- driving after suspension, burglary- 3rd degreenon res- no force- unknown, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1... criminal damage to property- 1st degree- $1001 and great...

July 31, Dakota Gage Gunderson, hold for other agency, probation violation- Fe. July 31, Dale Marvin Hischer, Pine County warrant, trafficDUI of alcohol.

July 31, Marcus Christopher Huff, awaiting trial/court, remand-hold, assault- terrorist threats reckless dis...

Aug. 1, Patrick Joseph-John Graves, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DUI3rd degree- refusal to submit... Released Aug. 1.

Aug. 1, Sampson Philip Gagne, under sentence, disturb- interfere with 911 call; assault3rd degree- unborn, terrrorist threats reckless dis...

Aug. 1, Deeanna Lea Miner, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DWI- 1st degree driving... DUI- 1st degree- refusal to submit to...

Aug. 1, Donovan James Nelson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 1st degree- sell...; hold for other agency, drugs- 1st degreeposs... 4th degree- poss w/ intent to sell...

Aug. 1, Duane Daniel Olson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 1st degree- sell...

Aug. 1, Jonathan Henry Rojas, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, criminal damage to property- 4th degree; theftby swindle or trick- $250 or l...; assault- domestic assaultGM, terrorist threats reckless dis...; disturb- interfere with 911 call; kidnap- kidnapping confine/remove an...; govtviol of harass/ restr ordermis...; domestic assault- by strangulation.

Aug. 1, Sally Nora-Ann Tetrault, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DUI3rd degree, open bottle- possess.

Aug. 2, Nickolas Alan Habisch, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DUI- 1st degree, driver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety, driver’s licensesdriving restric...

Aug. 2, Darrell Thomas Mitchell, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, domestic abuse no contact order.

There have been 1,195 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2015.

Annalina Isabel Anderson was born on July 12, 2015 at FirstLight Health System.

She weighed eight pounds, six ounces and was 19 inches long. Her parents are Jason and Katie Anderson of Mora. Annalina is welcomed by siblings Emma, 11, Elliana, 8, and Gracie, 6.

Her grandparents are Theresa Anderson of Mora, Brent Anderson of North Branch and Jean Guy of Isanti.

Sullivan Rae’Lyn Rose Sulivan was born on July 13, 2015 at FirstLight Health System.

She weighed six pounds, 10 ounces and was 18 inches long. Her parents are Tammy Marsh and Vern Sullivan of Mora. Rae’Lyn is welcomed by grandparents Jennifer and Duane Whitters of Blaine and Holly Ammesman of McGregor.

COLLEGE Honor lists The dean’s lists for the past spring semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato have been announced and the following local students earned “Honors” with a 3.5 to 3.99 average: Braham residents Samantha Patterson and Jaimie Winter; Brook Park resident Kaitlin Holznagel; Joseph Wolf of Grasston; Christopher Plasek of Hinckley; Elijah Harer of Pine City; Kelly Diggan and Kathryn Greenfield of Sandstone.

Alexis Cummings of Brook Park earned a 4.0 and was named to the “High Honor List.”

Pine City Horseshoe League First Half 2015 Week 8 Team Wins Jessica Dehkes/Mel Wimmer 7 Al Barclay/Jen O’Neil 6 Eric Dehkes/Taylor Dehkes 8 Hoss Otis/Joyce Teich 5 Dave Ruis/Andy Olson 8 Janet Turner/Cora Lundquist 8 Jamie Scarbrough/Nate Dehkes 1 Kim Christenson/Calab Christenson 4 Terry Clementson/Jessica Clementson 0 Lori Fore/Steve Fore 7 Bob Fore/Bob Buros 5 Lisa Barclay/Jerry Gronau 4 Nick Johnson/Curt Disher 7 James Donahue/Trevor Willhite 1 Trevor Teich/Jason Teeman 1 Del Steele/Jamie Hepburn 0

Total Wins 64 56 56 54 53 44 43 40 38 28 23 22 17 14 12 11

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Elijah J. Minier

the funeral home. Pastor Rob Kemp officiated. Burial is in the Channing Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Minier family can be made in Elijah’s name through the Old Fashioned Baptist Church, 321 S. Fourth Street, Ishpeming, MI 49849.

Condolences to the family of Elijah Minier may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com.

The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

July 26, 2015, Heaven g gained a beautiful boy, Elijah J James Minier. He was born o Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006, or on a he would say, “deer seaas s son,” the son of Matthew and K Kerry (Othoudt) Minier of S Sagola, Michigan.

Elijah was tenderhearted, k kind, a wonderful brother a and a jokester. His love for animals was apparent in everything he did. He loved to fish, trap, camp, backpack, hike and ride his bike.

His favorite activity was climbing trees. He had a great imagination and his days were spent playing with his brothers and conquering some desolate and faraway land, like Alaska or the mountains, in their backyard.

He was also making new inventions. You never knew what was next when you saw his handsome face, goofy grin and beautiful smile.

Even though he was a rough and tough boy, he could be found in the kitchen in a pink apron helping his mom knead bread, bake cookies, or eating. His favorite foods were spaghetti, his mom’s beef stew and cornbread with honey on top. Many times he said he would like to marry his mom and live with her the rest of his life!

During his short eight years of life, Elijah was a devout Christian. He had a strong faith in the Lord and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Attending church at the Old Fashioned Baptist Church in Ishpeming was very important to him.

In addition to his parents, Matt and Kerry, Elijah leaves his four brothers and best friends Robert, Bryant, Josiah and Jonathan, and his four-legged sidekick, Zeke. He also leaves his grandmothers Deb (Joel Marohn) Othoudt of Brook Park, and Barb (Ron Diener) Minier of Gould City, Michigan; great-grandmothers Marvel Seedorff of Brook Park, Geraldine Othoudt of Pine City, and Joyce Fehlhaber of Wausau, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers Marvin Othoudt and Robert Minier, and his great-grandfathers Gary Seedorff, John Othoudt, and Lawrence Fehlhaber, and great-grandparents Jerome and Nettie Minier.

Visitation was Saturday, Aug. 1 at Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain, with services at

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

June M. Plessel June Marie (Dornquast) P Plessel passed away peacefully, s surrounded by her family, on M Monday, July 27, 2015 at her resi idence in Harris.

June was born on May 6, 1943 i Morris, Minnesota to parin e ents, Sylvester and Ellen (Wils son) Dornquast. June graduate from Morris High School in ed 1 1961.

On Sept. 26, 1964 June was u united in marriage to Harold W. Plessel and together they raised their three children in North Branch.

June worked 43 years at Green Acres Nursing Home in North Branch. She worked in the kitchen, laundry, housekeeping and activities. With June’s bubbly personality she found activities to be where she got her enjoyment. She loved the residents and enjoyed making their life fun.

June was a member of Spring Lake Lutheran Church.

She loved spending time with her family and friends.

She enjoyed going to Bingo, thrift shopping, baking cookies and putting on lunch parties. June especially enjoyed giving to others.

June is survived by her significant other, Bob Lovas; sons, Harold John (Sheila) of Brook Park and James (Jeannine) of Shafer; daughter, Debbie (Chris) Hipskind of White Salmon, Washington; her nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; brothers, Donald (Sue) Dornquast of Ft. Worth, Texas and Paul (Lori) Dornquast of Morris. June is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Harold, in 2004.

June brought smiles and laughter to everyone she

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

met and she will be forever missed.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015 at Spring Lake Lutheran Church near North Branch with Rev. Mark Gruner and Rev. Linda Hatcher officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, Aug. 7 from 5-8 p.m. at the Grandstrand Funeral Home in North Branch and also one hour prior to the service at church on Saturday. Interment will follow the service in the church cemetery. Serving as casketbearers are Cody Hipskind, Richard Plessel, Mike Larson, Steve Shodahl, Frank Lovas and Jeff Schwab. Honorary casketbearers are her godchildren Cheryl Snaza, Michelle Bjergo, Stacey Corvell, Laurie Vold and Paula Vold.

In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred and will be donated to June’s favorite charities. Condolences may be left at www.grandstrandfh.com.

Ruth E. Blanchard

Ruth Elaine Blanchard, f formerly of Pine City, entered e eternal life on Tuesday, July 2 2015 at Ecumen of North 21, B Branch at the age of 95.

Ruth was born on Nov. 21, 1 1919 to Henry and Fronie ( (Koksma) Klynstra in Hinckl ley.

Ruth and Erwin raised their six children on a farm north of Pine City. Ruth was loving mother, grandmother and friend and will be missed tremendously.

Ruth Blanchard is survived by her children: Phyllis (Pete) Peterson, Kathy (Sherm) Harrison, Gary (Laurie) Blanchard, Mike (Sandy) Blanchard, Ken (Grace) Blanchard, and Don Blanchard; 14 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Erwin, parents Henry and Fronie Klynstra and brother Ray Klynstra.

Reverend Ralph Holbrook officiated at a celebration of Ruth’s life on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015 at the Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City. Interment took place at Birchwood Cemetery in Pine City.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel; www.funeralandcremationservice.com.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

Sundays and festival days.

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.

Open Arms Church of God

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 535 8th St. SW, Pine City 320-629-2935 Monsignor Alek Suchan www.icchurchpinecitymn.org office@icchurcpinecitymn.org Mass: Saturday 5 pm, Sunday 10 am, Confession: Saturday 4-4:30pm, Sunday 9:15-9:45am

Journey North Church Current location: 840 Main St S, behind A&W. Pastor Tim Adams 320-629-6111 Sunday Services: 9 & 10:30 a.m.

Nursery, toddlers and KidVenture programs during both services. www.JourneyNorthChurch.com

Living Hope Christian Center 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

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

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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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PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF PINE CITY, MINNESOTA ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF TAX INCREMENT DISTRICTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014 (Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.175(5)

Current Net Tax Capacity

District 2-1 15,804

District 1-12 20,444

District 1-11 22,559

DISTRICT 1 11,004

Original Net Tax Capacity

883

3,405

373

1,203

14,921

17,039

22,186

9,801

0

0

15,512

0

Tax Increment Received

15,584

17,738

26,673

194,526

Tax increment Expended

15,094

17,698

17,270

312,148

Captured Net Tax Capacity Principal and Interest Payments Paid During Current Year

Month / Year First Tax Incr. Receip Date of Required Decertification

7/2006

7/2005

7/2005

12/31/2031

12/31/2030

12/31/2030

7/1990 12/31/2015

Additional information regarding each district may be obtained from: Jerry Bohnsack City of Pine City 315 Main St. S., Suite 100 Pine City, MN 320-629-2575 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on August 6, 2015

Published in the Pine City Pioneer on August 6, 2015

SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING Regular Meeting - Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 10:00 a.m.

Public Health Building, Sandstone, Minnesota Chair Hallan called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Present were Commissioners Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee, Curt Rossow and Matt Ludwig. Also present were County Attorney Reese Frederickson and County Administrator David Minke.

The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

Chair Hallan called for public comment. There was no public comment.

Commissioner Rossow moved to approve the amended Agenda. Second by Commissioner Ludwig.

Motion carried 5-0.

Commissioner Chaffee moved to approve the Minutes of the June 15, 2015 County Board of Equalization meeting. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0.

Commissioner Mohr moved to approve the Minutes of the June 16, 2015 County Board Meeting and Summary for publication. Second by Commissioner Rossow. Motion carried 5-0.

Commissioner Ludwig moved to approve the Minutes of the June 23, 2015 Special Meeting and Committee of the Whole. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0.

Minutes of Boards, Committees and Correspondence Pine County Probation Advisory Committee meeting Unapproved Minutes – May 26, 2015 Pine County HRA Senior Housing Board of Directors Regular Meeting Minutes – May 27, 2015 Pine County Land Surveyor Monthly Report, June 2015 Commissioner Chaffee moved to acknowledge the Minutes of Boards, Committees and Correspondence.

Second by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion carried 5-0.

Commissioner Chaffee moved to approve the amended Consent Agenda. Second by Commissioner Rossow. Motion carried 5-0.

Disbursements Journal Report, June 1, 2015 – June 30, 2015.

Approve Application for Abatement for Harvey Scherer, 13304 Mallard Road, Brook Park.

Approve the following Applications for Exempt Permit: a. The Grand Lodge Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of MN – Helio Lodge #273 to conduct Minnesota lawful gambling on August 15, 2015 at Wings North Hunt Club, 19379 Homestead Road, Pine City, MN. b. Moose Lake Area Chamber of Commerce to conduct Minnesota lawful gambling on October 16, 2015 at the Moose Lake Golf Course, 35311 Parkview Drive, Sturgeon Lake, MN. c. National Wild Turkey Federation Chapter, Pine County Thunderin’ Toms to conduct Minnesota lawful gambling on October 24, 2015 at Tank’s Tavern, 39109 State Hwy. 48, Hinckley, MN. d. Pine Technical & Community College to conduct Minnesota lawful gambling on October 23, 2015 at the NW Fur company Post, 12551 Voyageur Lane, Pine City, MN. Approve $2,400 grant from the Greater Pine Area Endowment.

Approve DOC REAM (Remote Electronic Alcohol Monitor) grant funds in the amount of $17,000 for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017.

Approve DOC Caseload/Workload grant funds in the amount of $118,962 for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017.

Approve Lead County Agreement with Jennifer White to provide clinical supervision services to Health & Human Services, effective July 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016.

Approve the following Public Employees

Retirement Association Police Officer Declarations: Resolution 2015-24 Joseph Broneak, 2015-25 Sarah Carlson, and 2015-26 Daniel Adams.

Approve the hiring of Melissa Berg as Chief Deputy Auditor-Treasurer, effective July 13, 2015, $24.04 per hour, ($50,000 annual), C51.

Approve attendance by Office Clerk III Kim Kylander to attend the Summer MAAO workshop.

Total cost: $502.

Approve criminal justice student Amanda Johnson to complete an unpaid internship in the Pine County Sheriff’s Office, effective July 8, 2015. This position will not exceed 30 hours per week or 67 days in the calendar year.

Approve 3.2 Liquor License for Duquette General Store, Duxbury Store, and Ray & Marge’s Resort.

Subject to township, sheriff and county attorney approval.

Approve a Temporary Liquor License for Rock Creek Lions Club for September 4-7, 2015.

Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to approved the revised Joint Powers Agreement Between Pine County, the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, and Mille Lacs County for LETG Connection with the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and authorize Board Chair, County Administrator and County Attorney to sign. Second

by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to approve the Contract for Medical Examiner Services with Anoka County (January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2018), in the amount of $50,000 annually. Second by Commissioner Rossow. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to approve the CodeRed Next Services Agreement, in the annual amount of $8,525, and the CodeRed Weather Warning Service Addendum, in the initial amount of $1,750 and $3,500 annually thereafter, with Emergency Communications Network LLC and authorize Board Chair and County Administrator to sign. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to approve Decontamination Services Contracts with Woischke Enterprises and Ray & Marge’s Resort and authorize Board Chair and County Administrator to sign.

Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0.

Upcoming Meetings were reviewed.

Chair Hallan called a five-minute recess at 10:54 a.m.

The board reconvened at 10:59 a.m.

Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to close the meeting to discuss 2016 labor negotiation strategy in accordance with Minnesota Statutes §13D.03.

Second by Commissioner Rossow. Motion carried 5-0.

The meeting was closed at 11:00 a.m. with the following present: Chair Hallan, Commissioners Mohr, Chaffee, Rossow and Ludwig; County Attorney Reese Frederickson, County Administrator David Minke, and Human Resource Manager Matt Christenson.

Motion by Commissioner Rossow to open the meeting at 12:10 p.m. Second by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion carried 5-0.

With no further business, Chair Hallan adjourned the county board meeting at 12:10 p.m. The next regular meeting of the county board is scheduled for July 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Board Room, Pine County Courthouse, Pine City, Minnesota.

Stephen M. Hallan, Chair, Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator, Clerk to County Board The full text of the board’s Minutes are available at the County Administrator’s Office and the county’s website (www.co.pine.mn.us). Copies may also be requested from the administrator’s office.

Published in the Pine City Pioneer on August 6, 2015

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NOTICE Royalton Township will hold the regular August 2015 meetings on Tuesday, August 18, 2015, Board at 7:30 pm & Planning Commission at 7:00 pm.

Royalton Township Clerk, Roberta Folkestad Published in the Pine City Pioneer on August 6, 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 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-15-56 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: 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 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

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Garage Sale indoors Aug 12 8am-7pm, 13th 8-4 pm 25560 Hwy 107 3.2 miles North of Henriette on 107 shopsmith lathe, torch, guages, tools, fishing 80s-90s Xmas collector, Barbies XL Disney movie snow globes garden, movies, books, household, saxaphone, flute, guitar, beanies, TV, No baby items, cash only no checks much misc. All goes PLACE A CLASSIFIED TODAY.

320-629-6771

We are seeking OTR CDL flat bed drivers

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• 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

IMPERIAL PLASTICS, INC.

One of a kind vintage and refurbished decor, household goods, and boutique/name brand clothing Tuesday, August 11: 4-7pm Wednesday, August 12: 7am-1pm Everything 1/2 price on Saturday August 15: 8am-Noon 1101 9th Street Pine City

Hinckley Sale August 13-14-15 Thursday-Fri 8-5,Sat.9-2, curio cabinet,rocker, furniture,Great Northern signs & lanterns, collectibles DVD-VHS, books, westerns loomed rugs, new housewares, Ladies M-XL, girls 10-12 toys & more, cash only, 204 SE 3rd St.

2 POSITIONS IN MILACA

Online Store Sales Assistant (Part Time) Service Technician I Wastewater Operator D (Full Time)

One year experienced preferred Contact us at: 320-279-0469 hr@scandiaseniorcare.com

Scandia House of Mora, Isle & Pine City

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

support in mainstream.

Qualifications: A two year degree or passage of the state Para-Pro exam is required for this position.

Application Deadline: Open until filled Apply online: HTTP://WWW.APPLITRACK.COM/PINECITY/ONLINEAPP/

Pine City Public Schools has the following openings:

Food & Nutrition Professionals at High School - Part-time 2 Positions Qualifications: School food service experience preferred. Must be able to work independently & follow the criteria set by federal rules for the National School Lunch & National School Breakfast Meal Programs. Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds, have good organizational ability & listening skills, & be capable of following directions. Must have a valid driver’s license & pass a background check.

Computer skills & knowledge of the new Offer vs Serve is helpful. Candidates should enjoy working with adults and children.

Upon hire employee is required to obtain the following certificate: USDA Professional Standards-Minimum of School Nutrition Association Level 1 Certificate Application Deadline: Open until filled

218-410-9755

Apply online:

martin.lepak@aeoa.org

HTTP://WWW.APPLITRACK.COM/PINECITY/ONLINEAPP/

Applications now being accepted for: Dishwasher Janitor • Pantry • Cook • Cashier Cashier- Weekends and evenings Pantry- Fast paced- cook to order Kitchen, Cook- Grill and/or broiler experience preferred but not required

1st & 2nd Shifts

1 year experience as a Maintenance Mechanic with Injection Molding machines required. Offers competitive pay and beneÀts.

References required with our application • Year round-weekends-variable hours • Competitive wages • 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

Apply in person 1020 E. Maple Ave., Mora email: hthomsen@epcmolding.com or fax resumes to 320-679-6699

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

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TOTAL 1 WEEK COST

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10% DISCOUNT Run 2 weeks 10 WORDS/ $8.00

Administrative Assistant for the Executive Director

First week cost $_________ X 2 weeks= $________ X .90 TOTAL COST

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11 WORDS $8.80

12 WORDS $9.60

13 WORDS $10.40

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and other key program supervisors in our Pine City office This is a new position and an excellent employment opportunity.

Primary responsibilities include providing support to professional staff, organizing project completions, and general office functions.

Qualifications needed: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, administrative assistant and organizational skills.

Qualities desired: “People skills,” desire to help, finds satisfaction in completing quality work, teamwork skills, has initiative and good ideas to support staff and office operations! Salary is competitive and benefits available.

For more information about TSA, visit www.hoperealized.com and to apply send cover letter and resume to C. Kay Johnson, Business Director at: ckjohnson@tsapc.net.

4 hours per day (part-time) Duties: ESL program support, student

EXCESS BAGGAGE WEIGHING YOU DOWN? Placing a classified ad is an easy and affordable way to advertise your unwanted items to hundreds of potential buyers. Contact us today and start turning the stuff you don’t want into something you do want: CASH! Advertiser 320-629-6771 or www.pinecitymn.com

Age 62+ or meet disability guidelines.

763-516-4874

ESL Paraprofessional

Assisted Living - Scandia House of Mora

Maintenance Mechanic

Income limits apply.

Equal Housing Opportunity

Pine City Schools has the following opening

Now accepting Applications

In Mora is seeking:

Updating Waiting List

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Happy Hoarders Sale

Based in Fridley, MN Will consider new CDL holders

Custom feed made to order!

Bagged or Bulk Larger orders please call ahead

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Multi-Family Garage Sale, Aug. 7-8, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Furniture, kids clothing, womens clothing, household items, bedding. Lots of misc. items. 2644 300th Ave (Hinckley Rd).

Baler Twine & Net Wrap At Great Prices

TWO FEMALE toy sized puppies, 12 weeks old, wormed 763-742-0370

Pokegama Pine Storage

Advertiser

Your Local Kent Feed Dealer

grasstoncoop.com

Auction Sale

Help wanted: roofers, shinglers & laborers.

Exper. preferred. Call Dan 651-755-1489 or James at 320-4551569 for more info.

Feed-Seed Fertilizer-Chemicals

Visit us at:

Starting pay is 40 cents per mile plus bonus.

218-768-5008 or Curt at 218-820-8555

GRASSTON CO-OP FEED MILL

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Antiques/Art Appliances ATVs Auction Calendar Automobiles Auto Parts/Service Black Dirt Boats & Motors Brick Work Building Supplies Business For Sale Business Opportunity

111 Cement 54 Classic & Antique 107 Cleaning Homes/ Businesses 22 Clothing 350 Computers 356 Computer/Office Equipment 99 Construction 403 Crafts/Boutiques 55 Cycles 201 Daycare 155 Education

154 Employment 157 Employment Part Time 152 Employment/ Seasonal 153 Employment Services 13 Entertainment 407 Estate Sales 116 Excavation 349 Exercise Equipment 301 Farm Misc.

302 Feed/Seed/Hay 94 Financial

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Mobile Homes Moving Sales Music Need Daycare Notices Painting Personals Pet Sitting Pets/Supplies

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Piano Tuning Poultry Real Estate Real Estate Wanted Refinancing Rentals Commercial Rentals/Residential Rentals Wanted Roofing/Siding Roommates Rototilling RVs Sales

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Trailers & Campers Tree Service Trucks/Vans/SUVs Vacation Rentals Vehicles Wanted Volunteers Wanted 4 Sale by Owner

PINE COUNTY FAIR

AUGUST 6, 2015

PINE CITY PIONEER

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MIKE GAINOR | THE PIONEER

Zeroing in on a Fair win This Kids Pedal Pull contestant looks determined to take a first place prize at the Pine County Fair which took place July 29 - Aug. 2 this year.

MIKE GAINOR | THE PIONEER

It’s a polka party in the Pine County Fair Beer Gardens when the Jolly Zuks perform for those light on their feet.

MIKE GAINOR | THE PIONEER

For some, it’s all about the need for speed, and the rides kept fairgoers’ adrenalin pumping for five exciting days.

MIKE GAINOR | THE PIONEER

Ventriloquist Jay Schueller coaxes a joyful song out of his “dummy” at the Pine County Fair Bandshell.

MIKE GAINOR | THE PIONEER

A young lumberjack practices his log-rolling skills on Saturday at the fair during the lumberjack show.

MIKE GAINOR | THE PIONEER

As usual, enormous crowds pack the seats of the grandstand for three big days of rock ‘em, sock ‘em, hard-hitting, nobody-else-does-it-quite-like-Pine demolition derby action.

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PINE COUNTY FAIR PARADE

PINE CITY PIONEER

AUGUST 6, 2015

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Parade’s a hit, “accordion” to these folks The accordion club helped provide musical accompaniment for the annual Pine County Fair Parade.

The parade drew eager crowds, as evidenced by many placing their chairs days in advance to claim their favorite parade viewing spots.

JUDY WOLF | THE PIONEER

JUDY WOLF | THE PIONEER

King Boreas and St. Paul Winter Carnival royalty crew took a float down Pine City’s Main Street during the Pine County Fair Parade last Saturday, Aug. 2.

Pine City Farmers’ Market

Pine County Fairgrounds, Hwy 61, Pine City

Customer Appreciation Day FREE CAKE AND GIVEAWAYS Presented by PC Farmers Market”

Fri & Sat 11am-1pm

JUDY WOLF | THE PIONEER

Sheriff Jeff Nelson handed out police badge stickers to some new, young “deputies.”

PINE TECHNICAL COLLEGE 50TH

You are invited to ANNIVERSARY 130thTECHNICAL Birthday Party PINE COLLEGE 50TH CELEBRATION PINE P INE CITY

8/7 & 8/8

Check out our REWARDS CLUB!

JUDY WOLF | THE PIONEER

Pastor Rob Spahr and First Presbyterian Church members served over 350 free root beer floats.

SEASON SPONSOR

RESERVE SPOT NOW! ROBINSON PARK, FRIDAYYOUR AUGUST 7 • 5PM7PM, Call Brenda (320) 629-67PINE 71 CITY DOWNTOWN email bolson@pinecity .com • Turn iin n you your ur entry fform orm b by y

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RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW! CELEBRATION FRIDAY AUGUST 7 • 5PM7PM, ROBINSON PARK, Call Brenda (320) 629-67PINE 71 CITY DOWNTOWN email bolson@pinecity.com

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See entry form July 30 Pine City Pioneer.

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• Spin the Wheel for Prizes • Live Music- Eddie P & Friends • Games for Kids • In case of rain, event will be held at the Pine City Library Community Room