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Agri-business could be key to county’s future BY HENRY FISCHER NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM
Agriculture is big business in Pine County. As the fall harvest winds down, now is a good time to thank area farmers for their hard work contributing to the regional economy and celebrate their achievements. According to the latest statistics from
the Minnesota Extension Service, Pine County has 870 farms and ranks 63rd among Minnesota’s 87 counties in terms of total agricultural production, 48th in livestock production, 72nd in crop production, and ninth in beef production. But Pine County ranks number one in the amount of hay that is exported, with reports of people driving up here all the way from Texas to buy some. While Pine County’s agricultural sta-
tistics are noteworthy, county officials believe there’s a good opportunity to help area farmers grow their businesses by “adding value” and seizing the chance to attract agricultural processors to the county. Pine County Board Chair Steve Hallan regularly tells groups that one of the agricultural producers that flies below the radar screen is the Luoma Egg Ranch near Finlayson, a major whole-
sale egg producer. Yet Pine County doesn’t have a single poultry processing plant anywhere in the county. Hallan believes the time is right for Pine County to kick start its economic development program by promoting agri-businesses. One way to do that could be by hiring an extension ag educator and Commissioner Josh Mohr is SEE AGRICULTURE, PAGE 11
Crash on Highway 70 sends 3 to hospital BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM
A rollover accident on Highway 70 sent three area teenagers to the hospital on Nov. 17. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, at approximately 8:36 p.m. this past Tuesday a GMC Yukon driven by Jill M. Graham, 54, of Andover was driving eastbound on Highway 70 and saw a Nissan Pathfinder driving westbound near the intersection with Freedom Road where the road heads into an S-curve. The Pathfinder, driven by Logan P. Stahl, 18, of Grasston was unable to negotiate the corners on the wet road and went straight through into the the lane with the Yukon. The Pathfinder struck the Yukon, then headed off the road and rolled. State troopers and Pine County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the scene. Stahl had two passengers with him in the car – Marissa A. Gorden, 19, of Pine City and a
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The Pathfinder rolled over in the Hwy. 70 accident.
17-year-old Grasston male. All three received injuries that were considered non-life threatening, and were transported to FirstLight Hospital in Mora. Graham was reportedly not injured in the crash, and her vehicle received only minor damage. Neither the drivers nor the passengers were believed to have been consuming alcohol. The state patrol reported that it has completed its investigation into the incident.
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Governor’s Christmas tree harvested in Chengwatana The 2015 Christmas tree for the governor’s residence is a white spruce in the Chengwatana State Forest near Pine City, and was cut down on Nov. 20. The Pine County tree will be lit up at the governor’s official residence in St. Paul on Dec. 1.
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For Thanksgiving, the Pine City Pioneer asked a simple question on its Facebook page: “What are you thankful for?” Readers expressed their gratitude for many things, in many ways. Below are some of the responses they shared. Thankful for a home town
that pulls together so tightly in times of need and help hold up the people of our community. - Jessie Orand Thankful for both my daughters who serve in the military. Air Force and Navy! - Laura L. Floyd Wilson
I’m thankful for my wonderful husband who drives every day, 85 miles each way, to work so that we can happily live in Pine City where we want to be. I thank God daily that He brought him to me! - Nikia Denery
Family, friends, shelter, water, food, God...and hockey. - Arissa Rydberg, age 9
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Cult leader Victor Barnard attempts suicide BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM
Self-proclaimed pastor and alleged sex offender Victor Barnard, charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse of young girls in Pine County, has reportedly attempted suicide in his cell in Brazil. According to Brazilian news reports, Barnard was placed in the intensive care unit of a regional hospital on Nov. 13 after his suicide attempt. Physicians did not give more information about his health status. Barnard allegedly sexually abused teen and preteen girls in his care while leading a cult called the “River Road Fellowship” in rural Finlayson between 2000-2009. Barnard was charged in Pine County Court in April 2014 with 59 felony counts of criminal sexual conduct, but attempts to find and arrest him in Washington state – where he and his followers moved in 2009 – came up empty. The hunt for Barnard intensified in November, 2014 when the U.S. Marshals Service add-
ed him to its 15 Most Wanted fugitive list and offered a $25,000 reward. At that time, the U.S. Marshals reported that Barnard may have left the country. The criminal charges against Barnard also set off an international manhunt. Barnard was found to have entered Brazil in 2012, and had remained there on an expired visa. Brazilian officials arrested him in a condominium in northeast Brazil on Feb. 27, 2015. Barnard has been in custody in Brazil since that time. Through the Brazilian court system he is fighting attempts to extradite him back to the United States. Extradition is a process through which one country transfers a suspect of a crime or a convicted criminal to another country for prosecution. The United States has standing agreements for extradition with 110 countries around the world. Brazil and the United States signed their extradition treaty in 1961, “for the purpose of making more effective the cooperation between the two countries in the repression of
crime.” Brazil is not obliged under the treaty to extradite its own citizens. However, unless Barnard has dual citizenship – and reports indicate that he does not – he is still a U.S. citizen and ultimately subject to the laws of the United States and any criminal charges brought against him. But as long as he remains in Brazil he has options available to him through the Brazilian legal process. And according to an article by American Citizen Services, the Brazilian legal system has some similarities to the U.S. system, “but the laws and procedures differ enormously from what Americans are accustomed to in the U.S.” In the days after his arrest, Pine County Attorney Reese Frederickson said he hoped that Barnard could be returned to the United States shortly, but noted that the extradition process would involve an agreement between the two governments and could take as long as one to three years.
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Barnard allegedly sexually abused teenage and preteen girls under his care while leading “River Road Fellowship.”
December concerts bring variety, festivity to holiday BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM
A special duo of holiday concerts is heading to Pine City this December. MONROE CROSSING Fans of American roots music will want to be sure to check out Monroe Crossing who will be performing an afternoon concert, “A Bluegrass Christmas,” on Dec. 6 at 3:30 p.m. in the Pine City High School Auditorium. The five-piece band blends classic bluegrass with bluegrass gospel and other influences, and brings the tight harmonies and sharp arrangements that have made them audience favorites across the United States and Canada. LORI LINE Minnesota music icon Lorie Line will be performing her “Christmas in the City” concert at the Pine City High School Auditorium on Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. The show takes the audience on a musical journey to three different and memorable cities to celebrate Christmas. The last stop is downtown Minneapolis, Lorie’s hometown. Au-
dience members are invited to start thinking of their favorite Christmas song and be ready to shout it out so she can play it. This marks a special year for Line, who was inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame on Nov. 6. Line has been a resident of Minnesota for 29 years. In 1986, she married Tim Line, moved to Minneapolis and landed a job, serenading shoppers at the piano for Dayton’s department stores. It was from here that Midwestern fans took notice of her musical talent and style and her career took off. Since then, Line has recorded 48 CDs and has published 45 books of music. Lorie has sold 6,000,000 albums and toured the United States for 26 consecutive years, performing on over 2,000 stages. Over the years, Lorie has produced three television specials for PBS. She has played (and cooked) for congressmen, senators and governors. She has performed for two presidents at the White House. She will be performing 37 shows this holiday season, 12 of them in Minnesota – but just one in Pine City on Dec. 11.
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Snake River bridge open for traffic Workers install a steel rail onto the County State Aid Highway 7 bridge over the Snake River, the last step in the roughly $1.9 million bridge replacement process. The bridge is now open for the first time since it was closed on July 4.
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NOV. 26 ORLC free Thanksgiving dinner Our Redeemer Lutheran Church will host their annual free community Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 26 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., served by area churches, at 825 Golf Ave. SW, Pine City. Call 320-629-2985 in advance for take out or free delivery (within a five mile radius of Pine City) or to volunteer.
Rush City free Thanksgiving dinner Free Thanksgiving dinner, hosted by Rush City churches, Thrivent Financial and Rush City Cares, will be served at Rusheba Town Hall, a 1/4 mile north of Rush City on old Hwy. 61, on Thursday, Nov. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For transportation or home delivery, call 320-3584076 between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.
NOV. 27 Open skating/open hockey On Friday, Nov. 27 there is open skating from noon to 2 p.m., followed by open hockey from 2:15 to 4:15 p.m. at the Pine City Civic Center. Call 320-6296995 for cost or more information, or visit www.pinecityciviccenter.weebly.com.
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ent their Junior High Band and Choir Holiday Concert on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. All are invited to attend this free concert featuring the outstanding junior high students of Pine City High. Email jkrinke@ isd578.org with any questions.
vited for stories and snacks from noon to 1 p.m., followed by weaving a dream catcher woven web between 1 and 3 p.m.; call 320-532-3632 to RSVP for the birchbark ornament workshop, or visit http://www.mnhs.org/ millelacs for more information.
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The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, six-hour interactive workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies and hope for recovery. The workshop will be held in North Branch at Trinity Lutheran Church, 38460 Lincoln Trail, on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information or to register, call 651645-2948.
NAMI free workshop Cattlemen’s Association convention and trade show The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association, along with the Minnesota Cattle women, will host their annual convention and trade show Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 3-5 at Grand Casino, Hinckley. This year’s convention will focus on timely and relevant topics at a new and improved Cattlemen’s College, as well as a joint venture wolf workshop. Register at www.mnsca.org or call 612618-6619 with questions.
DEC. 4 Old School Art Party The Old School Arts Center in Sandstone is hosting an Art Party on Friday, Dec. 4 from 7 - 9 p.m. Free and open to the public, there will be interactive art activities, music by the Skally Line and refreshments. Email franlevings@gmail.com with any questions.
Open skating/open hockey On Sunday, Nov. 29 there is open skating at 4:30 p.m., followed by youth open hockey at 6 p.m. and adult open hockey at 7:45 p.m. at the Pine City Civic Center. Call 320-629-6995 for cost or more information, or visit www.pinecityciviccenter. weebly.com.
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Medicare Open Enrollment counseling Medicare Open Enrollment began Oct. 15 and continues until Dec. 7. Senior LinkAge Line staff will be available to provide insurance counseling at Hinckley High School, 210 Main St., on Friday, Dec. 4. Call the Senior Linkage Line at 1-800-333-2433 to schedule an appointment or for other dates/locations.
Driver improvement refresher A 55+ driver improvement course (four-hour refresher) will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 2 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Pine City Elementary School Media Center, 700 6th Ave. SW. Preregistration is required. For information or to register call 888-234-1294, or visit www.mnsafetycenter.org.
DEC. 3 Signing night at PTCC
Current and former students of American Sign Language (ASL), along with deaf members of the community, are invited to participate in a signing night at Pine Technical & Community College in the student lounge on Thursday, Dec. 3 from 6:308 p.m. Participants are free to join or leave as their schedules allow. For more information go to www.pine.edu or email Kathy Krier at krierk@pine.edu.
Junior High Holiday Concert The Pine City High School Music Department will pres-
DEC. 5 ‘Yesteryear’s Christmas’ at North Chisago Historical Museum The North Chisago Historical Museum will be hosting “Yesteryear’s Christmas” beginning on Saturday, Dec. 5. Apple cider and cookies will be served and there will be old-fashioned decorated trees and rooms that bring back memories of days gone by. The public is invited to this free event, open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each Saturday, or Wednesdays, 1 - 4 p.m., until Jan. 2. For more information, call Ilene Olson Holmberg at 320-358-4406.
Birchbark ornament workshop and kids crafts at Mille Lacs Create miniature ornaments from birchbark and other natural materials that can be used to decorate for the holidays or given as gifts at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post on Saturday, Dec. 5 from noon to 4 p.m. Preregistration is required by Dec. 2. Meanwhile, children ages 8 and up are in-
Holiday Madness and Christmas Carol Parade Saturday, Dec. 5 is the annual Holiday Madness celebration and Christmas Carol parade in Pine City. There will be three different craft/boutique shows beginning at 8 a.m. with Pine City MarketPlace at four local churches, followed at 9 a.m. with Gals Ya’ Know at the American Legion, and Downtown Shopping Boutique at 10 a.m. on 5th St. across from Robinson Park. Anytime Fitness will host an “Ugly Sweater Run” starting from the Pine City High School parking lot at 11:30 a.m. and Photos with Santa (by appointment) will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cabin Coffee’s. There will be a “Chili Cook-Off” in Robinson Park from 3 to 5 p.m. and the public is invited to judge. The parade begins at 5 p.m. Prizes will be awarded by the Pine City Pioneer to a first and second place winner for the most creative and/or entertaining floats. After the parade at 6 p.m. is the tree lighting and holiday program in Robinson Park. Contact the Chamber at 320322-4040 or visit www.pinecitychamber.com or Holiday Madness 2015 on Facebook for more information.
‘Festival of Trees’ On Saturday, Dec. 5 kids are invited to enjoy breakfast with Santa from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Pine County Historical Museum in Askov during “Festival of Trees,” an opportunity to bid on decorated artificial trees and wreaths, theme baskets, gifts and more. The Holiday Bazaar and bake sale begin at 9 a.m. and a “Ladies Christmas Tea” will take place from 1 to 2:45 p.m. by freewill donation; all proceeds support the museum. RSVP by calling 320-216-7636.
DEC. 6 Monroe Crossing concert The Pine City Arts Council and Pine City Schools are spon-
soring a “Bluegrass Christmas” Monroe Crossing concert on Sunday, Dec. 6, 3:30 p.m., at the Pine City High School auditorium. Tickets are available at Pine City Community Ed, Pine City Elementary School, The Flower Box or Cabin Coffee’s. Call 320-629-2227 for additional information.
Legion Auxiliary Holiday Bingo Play Legion Auxiliary Holiday Bingo on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2 p.m., at the American Legion in Pine City. There will be door prizes and a raffle. Proceeds are used for scholarships and veterans projects. For information email sylsever@gmail.com.
DEC. 7 Neighborhood Watch meeting The Pine County Sheriff’s Office will be holding an informational meeting regarding the Neighborhood Watch program. The meeting will take place on Monday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. in the jury assembly room, located on the top floor of the courthouse in Pine City. Come learn more about how to be involved in Neighborhood Watch. Call the Sheriff’s Office at 320-629-8380 or 800-450-3930 for more information.
Pine City Senior High Holiday Concert The Pine City High School Music Department will present their Senior High Band and Choir Holiday Concert on Monday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. All are invited to attend this free concert featuring the outstanding senior high students of Pine City High. Email jkrinke@ isd578.org with any questions.
DEC. 8 AIS public meeting A public meeting will be held to discuss Pine County’s 2016 Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Program on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1 p.m., at the Sandstone Health and Human Services Building Board Room, 1610 Hwy. 23, Sandstone. Organizations and individuals are invited to bring ideas on strategies to prevent the spread of AIS throughout the County. Public and local organization participation is essential for this planning process. For questions call the Planning and Zoning office at 320-216-4220.
THURSDAY 11/26 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. NAMI peer and family support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City Pine County LGBT: 7 p.m. Hinckley City Hall Comm. Room Al-Anon: 7:30 p.m., Pine City, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church SUNDAY 11/29 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. MONDAY 11/30 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. Pine City Council: 6:30 p.m., Pine Government Ctr., Pine City AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church TUESDAY 12/1 Pine County Board: 10 a.m., Public Health Bldg., Sandstone WEDNESDAY 12/2 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Focus on Ability: 1:30 p.m., Chisago Co. Snr. Ctr., North Branch AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center
SENIOR DINING Nov. 30 - Dec. 4 Monday: Goulash, seven layer salad, corn, wheat bread, warm apple slices Tuesday: Swiss steak, onion roasted potatoes, beets, wheat bread, frosted white cake Wednesday: Oven baked chicken, rice pilaf, stir fry vegetables, wheat dinner roll, cook’s choice of pie Thursday: Pork roast, red skinned potatoes with gravy, seven layer salad, wheat bread, sliced peaches Friday: Salmon loaf, baked potato with sour cream, peas in cream sauce, wheat dinner roll, cherry torte bar
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Thanksgiving is upon us, and as I write these words a turkey is thawing in our refrigerator and my wife and I are working our way down the list of things to do to get ready for the big family celebration this Thursday. It‘ll be great. Even as we miss those who we wish were there with us, we’re grateful to have the chance to be with the people we love. This past week we put a note up on our Facebook asking folks to send Editor’s page in thoughts what they’re Soapbox thankful for. We received a number of wonderful reMike sponses, many of which you’ll see here in the pages Gainor of this week’s paper. I came across a thought the other day that really made this whole concept of gratitude clearer for me. It was a quote from back in 1954 by a Texas man, Rabbi Hyman Schachtel, who said: “Happiness is not having what you want, but wanting what you have.” That’s an idea worth spending a few moments thinking about. We Americans are a restless, hungry people. That’s one of our greatest strengths. We’re constantly searching for new and improved ways of doing things, and for the things that will change us in positive ways. The American Dream is all about creating a better life that we can pass down to the next generation – and creating a better America along the way. But that same restless drive also means that the American pursuit of happiness sometimes takes us down the wrong path. We all know, in our hearts, that amassing more stuff in our closets isn’t going to make us better people, just like we know that being hungry at the Thanksgiving table doesn’t mean we should overeat to the point of bursting. If that kind of acquisitiveness and materialism is a trap, then maybe the way out of it is gratitude. When you take time to think of all the good things you have, you realize how good you actually have it – and that getting all the things you think you want really aren’t going to make you that much happier. Especially if they cause you to lose track of what’s important. When I start thinking about all the blessings in my life, it’s overwhelming. I’m thankful for my parents and siblings and their families and the time we get to spend together. I’m grateful for my smart, beautiful wife and the sweet, thoughtful, curious kids I get to help her raise. I’m grateful for her family and all our friends in Pine City. I love our little house on Henriette Road, and looking out the back window into the trees and fields and watching the magic the change in seasons is working on our little patch of land. I’m grateful for all the excellent people I get to work with through the newspaper, and getting to be part of the special things happening in Pine City. I hope you feel the same. Happy Thanksgiving!
New Sandstone healthcare campus faces final hurdle before work begins The old saying that ‘nothing good comes easy’ is certainly true for the construction of the Pine Healthcare Campus in Sandstone. The construction crews are contracted and ready to begin building the facility as soon as the City of Sandstone can sell the property to the North Pine Area Hospital District. However, there is one last hurdle to overcome – getting the Federal Economic Development Administration (EDA) approvals. The City of Sandstone applied to the Federal EDA for a $2.3 million grant to build the bridge, roads and utility infrastructure for the new medical and business park. It is very difficult to get these grants, but after extensive review, the EDA awarded the grant. The city is now in the final document review process with the EDA, which they say can last several months.
The hospital district, however, hopes to get the construction underway as soon as possible and not have to wait for spring. A delay at this time of year can add substantial to the construcRon Osladil cost tion. Therefore, the city is working to Chairman, persuade the EDA North Pine Area to complete at least the title work reHospital District view yet this month. Then the city should be able to sell the land to the hospital district, and we can begin construction. Everyone involved including the hospital district, the city and our provider partners have worked
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Do you remember The Streamliner? To the Editor: According to my conversation with Jim Foster, the Streamliner was built in 1938 by Carl Iverson. It had a dance hall, a cafeteria and bar. Carl had a gas station (called “Zephyr”) built next door and a Tastee Freeze ice cream place on the property. The place was full of the click clack and slide by happy, energetic teens dancing to “Rock Around the Clock” by Bill Haley and the Comets and “Jail House Rock” and “Blue Suede Shoes” by Elvis Presley.
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Many of us ended up at the Streamliner after the football and basketball games. Fun was had by all who came there. Jim said he used to work there when he was in the 10th grade. His job was cleaning and mopping the floor. The Streamliner later became known as the American Legion, which is still going strong today. It is located north of town on Old Highway 61 where parties are held for many occasions. They have good food and karaoke still. Good memories. Darlene Armstrong Pine City
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hard and are looking forward to start building this truly innovative rural health care facility. The new campus will initially have a broad range of services, unlike most rural areas where health care services are spread out over a large area, often with service gaps. The design will allow, under one roof, moving from the hospital, pharmacy, therapy, clinic and even senior care without going outside. This provides convenience and safety especially during our harsh winter weather. Let’s hope that our federal government will deliver good news thereby providing a very Happy Thanksgiving for all of us. Visit our website for more information and updates on the progress of the Hospital District planning and construction. Go to www.PineHospitalDistrict.com.
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Start a conversation with aging One more night to tuck in the kids parents this Thanksgiving MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
The financial well-being and longterm care needs of aging parents can be among the most sensitive, difficult issues for families to discuss. The Minnesota Department of Commerce is encouraging Minnesotans to take the time to talk with their loved ones this holiday season about their financial commitments and long-term care wishes. While it may be an uncomfortable topic, it’s important that adult children have these discussions with their aging parents ahead of time to prevent potential problems and misunderstandings down the road. To get the conversation started, Minnesotans can use these questions for a productive discussion: FIVE TOUGH QUESTIONS TO ASK AGING PARENTS 1. Do you have any serious health issues? Openly discuss with your parents any chronic illnesses or conditions that require recurring treatment. Request a list of medications and doctors’ contact information. If a parent has a history of prolonged physical illness or disability, you may want to research long-term care options. 2. What is your financial situation? If an elderly parent’s health suddenly takes a negative turn, out-of-pocket expenses can add up quickly. Discuss all sources of income and insurance coverage to determine how and if your parent might cover unanticipated medical treatment. If your parents agree, familiarize yourself with their insurance coverage and financial assets such as savings, pension plans, stocks, IRAs and 401K plans. Income, assets and insurance affect Medicaid eligibility and Medicare options.
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It’s Friday night at 11 p.m. – the end of a particularly hectic week and I am tired. But it is okay, because I can go to bed, thank goodness. They don’t need me to tuck them in anymore, at least not on Fridays, when tthey outlast me and ssometimes end up tuckiing me in because it’s b been a long week and tthey are usually kind tto their mom. This tucking, while ssweet, is by no means g guaranteed. They have p places to go and things tto do most Friday n nights. Such is the life w when you are a teenage er or slightly beyond. On the best nights (my viewpoint, not theirs) they are all home under one roof, but that doesn’t happen often. It wasn’t long ago that was the norm. They’d be home, in their beds, tucked in by 8 p.m. because they were little and tired. Looking back I suppose I took it for granted. I took lots of things for granted. Them being home and in their beds. Having dinner together every night. Sitting with them over a bowl of cereal in the morning or ice cream in the evening. The security of car seats. Snuggling together on the couch watching Nemo. Reading “Go Dog Go,” over and over. Little things. Everyday things that seemed everyday until they weren’t anymore. I asked a friend about this recently. Did she take the everyday for granted, too? Without hesitation she gave a knowing nod and I felt some sense of relief, I guess, at not being the only one. She didn’t have to say a word. Her nod and expression could have filled pages. They were the actions of someone who toiled for years at parenting only to discover that once the job starts to get a little easier your duties t
are outsourced and your skills no longer needed. At least not on a daily (or hourly) basis. It is bittersweet, their continually increasing independence – that they are growing up and away. I thought I’d forever be buying clothing from the children’s section. That toys would always be a part of Christmas. That chocolate milk would always be a mainstay in our fridge and sippy cups would forever prevail. All things change. I should be celebrating. Some days I do. Other days, I see Barney or Big Bird on TV and remember when we used to watch and those sing-songy melodies got locked into my brain: “I love you; you love me.” It is Friday night and I have the ability to go to bed when I am tired. I appreciate this freedom. I went years without sleep and know the realities of deprivation. Still, I look forward to next weekend when they will all be home and we will share a meal at the kitchen table, watch some football and stay up too late talking and laughing. I am glad they want to come home at all. I’m sure there are people and places and parties much more interesting than good old mom and dad. But at least for now, they return home. Maybe because they know we want them to. Maybe because they want to themselves. Maybe because they need groceries and gas and a hot meal in their bellies. Probably a little of each, but for sure the latter. And that’s okay. They still need a few things from mom and dad. Thank goodness. And we still want them to come home. Thank goodness. In the simplest of terms, it’s what being a family is all about – along with tucking each other in at night. Thank goodness. Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright and author. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.
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County zeroes in on 4.89% levy increase crease its levy, and comes in the wake of a new compensation study. Commissioner Curt Rossow stressed that other than the assistant county attorney position, “there is no money for new positions” in Pine County’s proposed 2016 budget. Commissioners earlier considered requests for two additional law enforcement officers, an agricultural educator and expanding a parttime probation agent to full-time, but postponed taking action until the county gets a better idea of revenue next year. Hallan praised the hard work and dedication of county department heads and employees during the past year, saying, “We’ve been blessed with good people who work here.” Commissioners also approved several new fees that will go into effect next year, but all current fees will remain unchanged. In the Land Services Department, commissioners approved a new $50 fee for sewer operating permits, along with a $500 fee for Type IV and V septic system installation permits. Schroeder said the county only gets one or two requests each year for the specialized septic systems, which offer good alternatives to holding tanks on small lots that can’t support a full-sized system, but they take up a huge amount of county employee time. Applicants also need to pay the actual cost of system inspections. Non-residents who bring household hazardous waste items to the Hinckley Transfer Station will need to pay a minimum charge of $6 – comparable to the new special HHW waste management levy that will begin to be reflected on county property tax statements next year. Non-residents also will pay 50 cents for each fluorescent lamp, $1.00 for each compact fluorescent bulb and eight-foot fluorescent lamp, and $1.50 for each HID light bulb and each pound of household hazardous waste.
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Pine County officials are preparing for the county’s annual Truth-in-Taxation public meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 at the Pine County Courthouse. County Administrator David Minke said the annual event “provides an opportunity for us to tell the story about what’s in the budget” for 2016. Faced with a 20 percent increase in employee health insurance costs next year along with wage settlements that are higher than the county originally budgeted, commissioners decided to hold the line at the 4.89 percent increase in the county’s share of property taxes they originally proposed back in September. The final budget and levy is expected to be acted upon at the Pine County Board’s next regular meeting on Dec. 15. The good news is that land values in the county are holding steady and the values of improved property are going up, Land Services Director Kelly Schroeder pointed out. On the plus side, the county has found money in its budget to pay for half the cost of a proposed new records management system for law enforcement personnel, will hire an additional assistant county attorney that is largely funded by prosecution contracts with cities, and will embark on a regular vehicle replacement program for the sheriff’s office. Minke also pointed out that the county originally budgeted for 1.75 percent increases in employee wages next year but the county has settled new agreements with most of its bargaining units that reflect a three percent increase (1.5 percent cost-of-living plus a 1.5 percent adjustment). The increase, Board Chair Steve Hallan noted, is the county’s way of putting some additional money on the table to help make up for recent “lean years” when the county board did not in-
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Hunters dressed their deer with a pen knife 10 years ago, 2005 A tradition at Pine City Elementary, the re-enactment of the first Thanksgiving by kindergarten and first grade students, puts smiles on everyone’s faces. The youngsters in this group portrayed the Indians whom the pilgrims met when they landed in the new world. In their ship, the Mayflower, the pilgrims endured the grueling trip from England Years to America. A narrator read the story, while Ago the children acted out Donna various scenes. The program culminates Heath with a “feast” of popcorn and juice. Pine City residents are in for a shock when they see their first sewer and water bill in 2006. City officials are expecting the average bill to double, from $35.30 per quarter for a family of four to $72.35. Maintenance costs at the treatment plant force the city to raise rates. Pine City’s Holiday kickoff on Friday, Dec. 2 will put a smile on your face and savings in your pockets. Local businesses will offer bargains all day, as well as the opportunity to sign up for Chamber Bucks, which can be spent like money at participating businesses. The girls hockey team has everyone excited about getting two shutouts in their first two games of the season. Team members from Pine City are: Jade Fedder, Rhiannon Sauter, Abby Olson, Jenny Wolfe, Brietta Clementson, Danielle Smith, Shannon Segarra, Sarah Borich, Erica Pitzen and Kristina Borich. Chuck Lane, owner of Golden Horizons assisted living facility in Pine City is the co-creator of a film that premiered at the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival recently. “NWF Kids Pro Wrestling. The Untold Story” was well received during the screening at the Village East Cinema in New York City. Lane and his colleague, Shawn Crosen, were on hand for the premiere, which was attended by a mix of local residents, movie producers, industry contacts and a few celebrities.
25 years ago, 1990 Ground was broken on Nov. 13 for the new state-operated adult group home in Pine City. Six mentally challenged residents from Cambridge Regional Treatment Center, who are all originally from Pine County, will live at the home on 6th Avenue. Burglaries around Pine County have kept law enforcement officers busy in recent weeks. Deputies responded at 2:31 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 to a burglary in progress at JB’s Hardware in Pine City. Windows had been broken to gain entry. The perpetrators were gone when deputies arrived. Taken were a Mossberg 12 gauge pump shotgun, a Makita 6093 drill, a Milwaukee model 60394-1 drill and a Black and Decker grinder. The Outdoorsman in Hinckley was also hit by burglars and there was an attempted burglary at Chuck’s 66 in Hinckley. He calls his note paper and gift enclosures “Affordable Art” and Wayne Leisman’s drawings have turned up in Norway, Germany, Japan, India and most of the 50 states in America. Folks buy his note paper and personalize it with their own messages. His selection is varied enough to serve any occasion or holiday. The cards are suitable for framing if the recipient so desires. Leisman, a psychologist for the St. Paul School District, decided to take an art class when his wife, Mary, who is the minister at the First Presbyterian Church in Pine City, went back to school to study theology. The Pine City Scouts make charitable giving easy for local residents with their Scouting for Food Drive. The Scouts will meet at Hardee’s on Nov. 24. Residents are asked to put a nonperish-
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Teachers ready to educate Pine City’s future Faculty members of Pine City High School in the early 1930s are shown standing on the east lawn of the school, with the 1914 building shown in the background. Faculty members from left to right with the alma mater and teaching areas: John Harvey, Augustana, biology and P.E.; Mrs. Harvey; Josephine Flower, University of Minnesota, commercial; Carl Pearson, Carleton College, English; Evangeline Helsety, Augustana College, English; Christopher Hamrin, Hamline University, math; Elizabeth Stouffer, Carleton College, English; Evelyn Babcock, Hamline University, social studies; Donald Banister, River Falls College, industrial arts; Beulah McCoy, Macalester College, English; Superintendent Frank Jones, University of Minnesota; Mary Blake, College of St. Teresa, French, P.E.; Mabel McCoy, Macalester College, history and school principal. This photo is just one of a new set of historical photos on display in the Pioneer office courtesy of author and historian Earl James Foster. Stop by our office at 405 2nd Ave. SE to check them out during business hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday.
able food contribution into the bag and hang it on their front door on Dec. 1 by 9 a.m. The Scouts will return that day to pick up the contributions and will take them to local food shelves. Kathy Neinstadt is the adult chairman for the project in Pine City. Moonlight Madness Sales will begin in Pine City on Friday, Nov. 23 and 24 at 8 a.m. until as long as shoppers need to fill out their Christmas shopping lists. Santa will be around greeting the children and listening to what they hope he will be leaving under their Christmas trees on Christmas Eve.
50 years ago, 1965 About 300 persons attended the dedication and open house of the new Zion Lutheran parsonage in Pine City. Henry Vacinek, contractor, unlocked the door and handed the keys to Rev. Sass. The village maintenance crew, which each season handles the big job of snow removal, is especially prepared this year with a brand new front loader. The first basketball game for the Pine City Dragons will be against the Barnum Bombers. This year’s “A” squad is made up of Mike Thiry, captain, Ken Light, Art Wuolle, Lyn Sahr, Larry Kotek, Vern Anderson, Bert Bliss, Bob Espeseth, Dave Teich, Dave Thiry, Tom Mach, Bill Malm, Don Bruce and Jeff Henrikson. Congratulations go to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cummings of Pine City on the birth of their daughter, Jeannette Marie on Nov. 19 and also to Mr. and Mrs. Rodger Palmer of Beroun on the birth of their daughter, Bethany Ann, on Nov. 20.
Behrendt each got a bear and Thieman got the wolf. Floyd J. Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Anderson of Pine City, will be the first man to report for training from Pine County under the selective service act. Although his order number was V424, he was the first man to volunteer for a year’s training. Miss Virginia Haugen and Mr. Hans Christensen were married Nov. 9 at the Lutheran parsonage by Rev. Carl Steging. Otto Wiedemann suffered a broken collar bone during the recent storm. His car had stalled in the snow and he put it in low and got out to push. The wheels suddenly caught and Otto went down and broke his left collarbone.
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George Staacke, Emil Hoeler and Paul Perkins killed a fine doe while hunting birds east of Beroun. They had taken along a few cartridges loaded with buck shot to use on any wolves they might see and were astonished when they ran, full tilt, into three deer at about 100 yards distance. They knocked all three down, two of them a second time, but only captured one. They dressed the animal with a pen knife. Miss Christine Schmbauer and Ludwig Skluzacek were united in marriage by Rev. Father Leo with high mass at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pine City on last Tuesday.
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“We have a lot to offer in this county, but we have a very small commercial and industrial tax base and we need to grow that.” That’s the key vision Pine County Board Chair Steve Hallan offered to the county’s new Economic Development Advisory Council, comprised of a dozen key people representing both public and private business sectors. The council, which will meet quarterly, was created to provide guidance to county leadership on ways to create employment opportunities and implement the county’s new economic development plan. Former Pine Technical & Community College President Dr. Robert Musgrove, who now serves as the county’s Economic Development Coordinator, shared statistics with the advisory council and outlined key strategies underway to promote retention and expansion of existing businesses along with attracting new businesses to the county. Musgrove noted that Pine County’s population was estimated to be 29,196 at the end of 2014 and the county’s 2015 labor force is 13,920. Of that number, 7,716 people work at jobs in the county but 57.6 percent commute to jobs outside the county. The largest proportion of workers leaving the county are in the 30-54 age group and a higher proportion of workers leaving the county left for higher-paying jobs, he added. Roughly 39 percent of the workers leaving Pine County had jobs earning $3,333 per month or more. Pine County’s unemployment rate was 4.3 percent in August, slightly higher than the statewide average unemployment rate of 3.2 percent -- but the average weekly wage paid in Pine County was $563 -- just over half the statewide average weekly wage of $1,078. Musgrove said the average or mean travel time to work for Pine County residents is 29.2 minutes; per capita income of $21,769 is one-third lower than the state average of $30,310; and 8.8 percent of Pine County residents earned bachelor’s degrees, compared with the state average of 21.5 percent. Pine County’s Economic Development Action Plan involves taking an inventory of sites, buildings, and other resources within the county, lead generation and recruitment, building partnerships and collaborations with cities and major employees, and providing a clearinghouse for information on the county’s web page that site selectors can use as a “one stop shop.” Musgrove pointed out that he is currently work-
ing with seven new business prospects, in the manufacturing and information technology sectors, and he thanked the Initiative Foundation and the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe for providing seed money to help launch the county’s economic development program. “Existing businesses are an important part of this,” Commissioner Josh Mohr, who manages an auto parts store in Pine City, pointed out. Hallan agreed, saying he believes efforts also should focus in attracting some kind of industry that adds value to locally-produced products. Those efforts also might include creating employment opportunities for “second income jobs” like call centers that may employ single mothers with children. Hallan also noted that Rural America is “aging faster” than the rest of the U.S. and Pine County is leading the way in aging here in East Central Minnesota. He believes it would be beneficial to create jobs for people who have good work skills, a strong work ethic and are not yet ready to fully retire. One of the biggest challenges the county may be facing is an acute shortage of housing. DAKA Corporation President and CEO Kevin Anderson said there are limited housing options available in Pine County and his company has to pay more than the Twin Cities metropolitan area to get talented employees. Musgrove agreed, saying a recent regional housing study showed housing vacancy rates in Pine County at only 1-2 percent. Innovative Basement Systems’ President & CEO Keith Johnson recommended talking to other business owners in the county to find out why they came here and build a culture around that, perhaps using social media. Sandstone Area Golf Course Operator Rose Spencer said good employees are hard to find but suggested capitalizing on the county’s natural resources. Pine City Community Development Director Nathan Johnson pointed to the need for mental health facilities and opportunities for telecommuting. Advisory committee members also said they believe it would be beneficial to grow “agro-tourism” businesses that attract people who wish to spend weekends on a farm. Mohr said his business sees a lot of activity especially in the summer when people use their lake cabins more often. He believes there are untapped opportunities to promote ATV and snowmobile trails throughout the county. In the wake of approving a county Business Subsidy Policy last month, the Pine County Board set the application fee for business subsidy requests at $500 plus the cost of hiring consultants that may be needed to conduct independent reviews of business subsidy data.
A Willow Rover man has died after a single-vehicle crash on Nov. 19. According to the Pine County Sheriff’s Office, on Nov. 19 at 7:45 p.m. dispatchers received a report of a motor vehicle accident on Highway 61 north of Swanson Road near Rutledge in northern Pine County. The caller said a pickup had gone off the road and hit some trees, and that the driver of the pickup was unresponsive. The caller told dispatchers she was then beginning CPR on the driver. Pine County deputies as well as the Willow River Fire Department and Essentia Ambulance responded to the scene. Resuscitation efforts were attempted on the driver but were unsuccessful and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Robert Kwapick, 51, of Willow River. The cause of the accident remains under investigation by the Pine County Sheriff’s Office and the Minnesota State Patrol.
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A search for a missing woman in northern Pine County came to a sad end this week after her body was discovered in an area west of Willow River. Maria Liza Mofti, 53, of Minneapolis was last seen alive on Nov. 4 at around 7 p.m. when she was leaving her ex-husband’s residence in Bremen Township on foot. According to the Pine County Sheriff’s Office, on Nov. 17 at approximately 2:40 p.m., a Pine County deputy on patrol in Bremen Township located a body in a drainage ditch along Maple Road. Investigators responded and recovered the body of an adult female. The body was transported to the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy and identification, and the medical examiner positively identified the deceased as Maria Liza Mofti. The cause of death has yet to be determined, and the case remains under investigation by law enforcement. However, according to the Pine County Sheriff’s Office, no foul play is suspected in Maria Mofti’s death.
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Blue Star Moms send care packages The Pine City Blue Star Moms, along with St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church of Braham youth group, members of the Royal Neighbors, the Home Makers of Grasston, New Horizons Thrift Store, a local military family and other friends and family helped sort and package 83 boxes to be sent to active military service members. On average, the Blue Star Moms spend $400, along with items collected and donated by local community members, to fill and mail the boxes. All 83 packages were mailed out Tuesday, Nov. 10 from the very accommodating Braham post office – mailings that take place three times a year.
As fall and the home heating season approaches, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is issuing a precautionary notice to residents in northeastern Minnesota: Make sure you know where your firewood comes from and that it’s free of invasive insects. This message is especially important for residents getting wood from Minnesota’s Lake and Cook counties and Douglas County, Wisconsin. That’s because Lake and Cook counties are under quarantine for gypsy moth, and Douglas County is under quarantine for emerald ash borer after its discovery in the city of Superior. Improper handling and movement of wood can greatly increase the risk of gypsy moth and emerald ash borer spreading to other parts of the state. Residents of northeastern Minnesota can ensure firewood is free of invasive insects by following these steps: • Ask your firewood supplier where they’re harvesting the wood. If the supplier is getting the firewood from Lake,
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leading the charge. Mohr stressed that while large farmers said they don’t need help, an ag educator could help them develop plans to become more cost-efficient. He and Bill Saumer, a former extension educator who lives in Rock Creek, pointed to the growth of farmers’ markets, organically-produced fruits and vegetables, and the two wineries that are getting underway in the Pine City area. Northeast Regional Extension Director Susanne Hinrichs agreed, saying “people in their 30s and 40s want to get out of the metropolitan area and grow their own food, and there is renewed interest by residential people in raising chickens, goats and sheep. Hinrichs said having a local extension educator from the University of Minnesota in Pine County essentially provides farmers, residents and community leaders with “local boots on the ground,” access to local, on the ground, practical knowledge that is backed up by university research and resources. For example, she noted that “Commercial dairy and beef producers have always needed quality forage, but demand has intensified as more people move into small farm operations and raise horses, goats, sheep and grass-fed beef. Local ag educators help producers with timing the first cutting of alfalfa through a scissor cut program that helps identify the development of the alfalfa plant and ensures high quality. Local educators also are in the field to help small and large farms assess nutrient and weed management strategies for a productive pasture.” Apart from working with ag producers, a local extension ag educator would be available to provide guidance to local residents interested in growing their own food or learning about locally-raised foods. It may also include providing instruction in the areas of livestock, crop, fruit and vegetable production in the small farm and
local foods setting, she said. Common topics include raising backyard chickens, sheep and goat care, business planning for farmers’ markets, and understanding regulations for selling food products. An ag educator also may be able to share expertise on issues like agricultural drainage, aquatic invasive species, water quality and environmental questions. “The food we eat and the environment that surrounds us are two of the biggest factors in a community’s quality of life,” Hinrichs said. “Agricultural and natural resource products are a large part of each region’s economy. Investing in a local extension ag educator is a proven way to maximize the impact of county funds and provide residents with a go-to-source of reliable, practical information.” At a recent Pine County Board meeting, Extension Program Leader Nathan Johnson highlighted some of the key agricultural issues in the region. Johnson noted that while the number of dairy cows in the county has stabilized, we are seeing a declining number of dairy farms. Johnson said Pine County is not likely to have any 1,500 cow dairy farms because it would require about 2,000 acres for manure application, and that much land isn’t available considering all the lakes and streams throughout the county. Liz Templin, another regional extension educator, noted that in view of Pine County’s high ranking in hay production, there might be an opportunity to attract more cattle producers to the county because it might be cheaper to “bring cattle to the feed.” Each direct on-farm job creates at least two more in the community, she added. Carlton County Ag Educator Troy Salzer shared some of his experiences connecting local agricultural producers and community residents in touch with resources available through the University of Minnesota. He specifically pointed to the Central Minnesota Premium Beef Alli-
ance, in which some 15 beef producers collaborate together to standardize genetics, transportation and marketing, to command a higher value for their products. Nathan Nelson of Home Place Dairy LLC near Hinckley, Pine County’s Farm Family of the Year, pointed out that each dairy cow produces 137 glasses of milk per day, and 98 percent of farms are still family owned, and the values of caring for the land and animals have stayed the same over the years. Keith Carlson of Rocky C Ranch Beef near Sandstone, pointed to the value of having an ag educator work in area schools and provide a liaison with agricultural organizations throughout the county and region. His wife Ruth said there’s a stereotype of “a farmer carrying a pitchfork and wearing bib overalls,” but today’s farm family uses computers, GPS, and she believes “there are drones we can take advantage of” to apply technology to agriculture. Charlie Kersey of LaFinca Organic Farm near Bruno likewise expressed his support for having an ag educator available to help small producers get started and help develop organic food markets and test plots. Another opportunity lies in developing the county’s 4-H program, where only 300 youths actually participate, among 5,000 who are eligible countywide -and working with the 40 master gardeners in Pine County after Terry Salmela retires. One-third of the county’s property tax levy is shouldered by agricultural land owners in Pine County. Commissioner Steve Chaffee has said he believes that for that 35 percent, farmers in the county should be able to get some educational value in return from the county. Hallan agreed, but said, “It’s all about the budget.” Commissioners acknowledged the value of hiring an ag educator but decided to revisit the issue next year and see how the county’s revenues come in.
THANKFUL: Readers express gratitude FROM PAGE 1
I’m thankful for my health, my family, friends and the American Pine City American Legion Post 51, I thank God for the life I have and the veterans and their families that have sacrificed their lives for me and my family. I thank God for this time I had with my son before he went to be with God. I’m thankful for a roof over my head and food on the table. Thanks to my friends for being a part of my life. - Gail A. Groschen I’m thankful that my grandma is healthy. She is 88 and has more energy than me on most days. She’s always keeping herself busy. She lives in Pine City. - Melissa Wiberg A bountiful harvest. - Stuart Auers I’m thankful for my Christian faith, my husband who works hard to provide for his family and our boys Jared and Kaleb. I’m also thankful for a job that’s allowed me to help with our financial needs as well as meet people from all around the world. - Jeannie Montague I am thankful for my dad and the time
we got to spend together before he passed away this July. For the rest of my family because it brought us closer together. For my kids and my better half! My job, my friends and thankful to have the life I have been able to live. I wouldn’t have it any other way. - Shirley Newsom Somora I’m thankful to live in a small town where we can take our safety for granted and know there is a friend, family, or neighbor close by who would gladly lend a caring hand. I’m thankful to know our table will be full of food this holiday and our door is open to anyone who wants to come. My thanks go to all in this community who gave up their loved one to fight for our country. For the person who gives of themself to educate others. For those who work hard to open businesses to improve lives in our community. I am thankful for you all in this community. Have a blessed holiday. - Becky Sauter For those not on Facebook, or who missed the original post and would still like to share their expressions of thanks, please send responses to editor@pinecitymn.com or Pine City Pioneer 405 2nd Avenue SE Pine City, MN, 55063
‘The food we eat and the environment that surrounds us are two of the biggest factors in a community’s quality of life.’ Susanne Hinrichs Northeast Regional Extension Director
PINE COUNTY AGRICULTURE RANKINGS (AMONG 87 MINNESOTA COUNTIES) Other Hay: 1st Beef Cows: 9th Alfalfa Hay: 20th All Cattle: 27th Livestock Production: 48th Total Agricultural Production: 63rd Crop Production: 72nd Number of Farms: 870 Land in Farms: 203,623 acres Average Size Farm: 234 acres Farm Employment: 985 jobs Market Value of Products Sold: $65,444,000 Crop Sales: $30,561,000 Livestock Sales: $34,883,000 Average per Farm: $75,223 Total Net Farm Proprietors’ Income: $8,383,000 Pine County Livestock All Cattle: 28,500 Beef: 8,900 Dairy Cows: 5,100 Sheep: 900 Swine: 800 Pine County Crops (2014) Crop Acres planted Other Hay 50,200 Alfalfa 19,800 Corn 14,500 Soybeans 7,500 Oats 1,170
Yield/acre 1.4 tons 2.3 tons 97.3 bushels 32.4 bushels 43.4 bushels
Pine County Property Values Property Type 2015 Values Residential $1,013,252,768 Agricultural $846,601,827 Seasonal $468,548,800 Commercial $169,107,900 Apartments $33,744,000 Total $2,531,362,900
% of Total 40.0% 33.4% 18.5% 6.7% 1.3% 100.0%
% Change 1.5% 3.8% 2.4% 0.1% -0.5% 2.3%
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do deer shed their antlers Why does the fur coat of a deer Q: Why Q: each year? change colors depending on the time of year – a reddish color in the Annual cycles in deer antlers are spring and brown in the fall? A: related to the changing seasons. A deer’s coat is designed to proDeer have adapted their physiology and behavior to respond to seasonal A: vide both a means for thermochanges, including antler growth and regulation and camouflage. Summer shedding. The environmental cue that regulates antler growth is the amount of day length; the physiological cue is the hormone testosterone. Simply put, the changing day lengths are sensed by the eyes, which send this message through the optic nerve to the pineal gland located at the base of the brain. The declining day length in late fall and early winter causes a decrease in testosterone, which results in antler shedding. The actual process of antler shedding involves a thin layer of tissue destruction that forms between the antler and the pedicle, called the abscission layer. The degeneration of the bone-to-bone bond between the antler and the pedicle is considered to be the fastest deterioration of living tissue known in the animal kingdom.
coats appear reddish and are thin, allowing deer to better cope with heat stress. In the fall, deer begin a process of molting, which is triggered by hormonal changes that reflect the changing seasons. The reddish summer coat turns into a faded gray or brown color as the new winter coat begins to grow. The winter coat is comprised of two layers. Outer guard hairs are hollow, stiff and grow about 2 inches longer than the undercoat. The inner layer is soft and dense, which insulates deer from the cold weather and snow. Coat color, regardless of the season, tends to be darker in forested areas and lighter in agricultural areas where deer are exposed to more direct sunlight. – Michelle Carstensen, wildlife health program supervisor
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Brian Gallagher nabbed his buck in week two.
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Monster buck Dave Arola shot this buck on opening day south of Togo, Minnesota. It is a 10 point buck weighing in at over 200 pounds. Send deer hunting success photos to editor@pinecitymn.com or tag Pine City Pioneer in a photo on Facebook. Ellee Foster poses with her prey.
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When coach Grant Nicoll took the reins of the Pine City/Rush City boys hockey program in 2013, the team hadn’t had much recent success to build upon. Despite some growing pains initially, longtime followers of the program believed that the Dragons had found a coach to help turn the program around. Those supporters, as well as coach Nicoll, are now believing that this upcoming season will be a major stepping stone toward a bright future. “This year we fully expect to hang a banner in the rink,” said Nicoll. “We have high hopes of winning our conference
and being in the top four seeds going into playoffs.” In the era of double-talk and coach-speak, it is refreshing to hear a coach speak so openly about his team’s goals. With 12 letter winners including last year’s first line, first set defense, and starting goalie, Nicoll sees no reason his team can’t improve on its 11-16 record from last year. “The conference should be a close race all the way around,” said Nicoll. “As a team we have a goal of winning this conference for the first time since it was established. I believe we match up very well against the other top runners like Legacy Academy and Mora.”
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The Dragons will be adjusting to the loss of TJ Gross, who finished in the top 10 players in the state in goals scored, as well as several other role players. Fortunately, Nicoll has a nice crop of 11 sophomores moving up to fill spots lost to departures. Early returns have been good. “We are half way through week two so far,” Nicoll said when asked about how the team is looking. “The coaching staff is very pleased where we are currently at. We hosted a scrimmage and considered this a success. We’ve seen some of our returning guys really take charge and some of our new guys step up and fill some
spots accordingly.” Never one to single out individual players, Nicoll believes that the team has a chance to be greater than the sum total of all of its parts. That is an intentional focus. “Family,” said Nicoll. “This is the go-to word for the boys. Every day when we break it down after practice they gather around and scream it from the top of their lungs. I found out that the kids that have stuck it out and that are still on this team are committed and have the want and drive to get better and win.” As for the Dragons section, its been realigned. Moving out was last year’s winner Spring Lake Park and a few new
teams were moved in including Sauk Rapids, Monticello, and Becker/Big Lake. Princeton should be the preseason favorite. Nicoll has named seniors Brandt Berube and Brandon Fisher as captains, while also allowing a third captain to be named as the season unfolds. “We are focusing on doing the little things correct this year,” added Nicoll. “We have guys that have skills and know the game; now we are working on playing it as a team and running the correct systems. I fully expect our top returning guys to produce even more than they did last year as every one of them
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Dance line steps into new season ing at home, we hope to raise them up to the competition level standard so our team is large there also.” Allen said the goals of the team this year are to continue to improve score totals in a sport that has high standards for execution. “High kicks, high hopes,” Allen said when asked about a team rallying cry. “Their performance shirts for home say that, and the poster will include the same motto also. These girls work tirelessly to put on a good show. They set personal and team goals and try their hardest to reach them together.”
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Back for a third year of both competition and providing halftime entertainment at home games, the Dragons dance team looks to continue to show improvement. The team grew by leaps and bounds (and high kicks) last season, and the nucleus remains intact. “I had no seniors last season,” recalled head coach Danielle Allen, “and two returning dancers this season that are seniors in Taylor Bartheidel and Emily Gilman. Our numbers have expanded, but with some lower skill level girls perform-
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“Me and Kole have been best friends since I can remember,” said Adams. “Since before kindergarten even. Just playing with him all these years has been so fun. His game is very versatile, he can go inside or outside. Defensively he’s great at talking and anchoring down the middle. He’s fun to run pick and roll with, he’s a great rebounder and outlet passer so we can get the break going. He’s just a lot of fun to play with.” The feelings, like many of the goals the duo has, are mutual. “We’ve been playing basketball forever,” Jusczak said. “All of those tournaments on Saturdays playing together, it’s just really meant a lot. We just know each other so well. We know what the other is thinking. Noah takes a lot of stress off of me. He can beat double teams and help guys get good looks. He dumps it down to me and helps me get open shots. He drives and can either score or dish, it’s just easy to play with him.” Coming in to complement Adams and Juczak will be a group of underclassmen who have also shown a dedication to the sport. Juniors Austin Hansmann, Sam Saunders and Adam Seals each have their own strengths, and the team has a very talented group of sophomores in Jake Rademacher, Nathan Kleppe, Jake Lunceford and Clay Logan. Freshman Nick Hansmann is also in the mix for considerable playing time during his first season as a full-time varsity player. “They shoot the ball really well, a lot better than people think,” Adams said of the underclassmen. “They
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really stretch the floor which is great for our style.” Allen also praised his other three seniors, who will look to maximize their opportunities. “Sully Schmidt has put in a lot of time,” said Allen. “He’s physically gifted and is one of our stronger players. Andy Clementson is long on long and is a great kid we love having around. Sasha Whim is another senior, he can jump out of the gym and we have to see how we can utilize his talents. We’ve got a good group this year.” With a talented inside/outside tandem like Adams and Jusczak, the Dragons should be in capable hands this season. Only time will tell which of the other players take the biggest steps forward, but regardless, the goals remain the same. “We want to continue to compete and continue to get better,” said Allen. “Our goal every year is to win games. We want to compete for conference championships, and section championships. We like that number of 20 wins. Hosting a home playoff game in the first round was a huge advantage, and we want to come in every year with those goals in mind.” The Dragons lost their season opener in heartbreaking fashion 66-62 on Friday, Nov. 20. Pine City started out the game very poorly and fell behind by as many as 22 points. A furious second half comeback stalled in the final two minutes when the Dragons had cut the deficit to one, but came up just short. Adams had a fantastic game with 32 points and keyed the comeback. Full coverage in next week’s Pioneer.
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This winter, the boys basketball team in Pine City faces increased expectations and high hopes. Led by two returning All-Conference seniors in Noah Adams and Kole Jusczak, the Dragons will be trying to duplicate their 20-game win total from a season ago and hoping to win another home playoff game. Pine City’s program had suffered through six straight losing seasons before last year’s 20-8 breakout. The Dragons will again be led by head coach Kyle Allen, who is back for his fifth season. Allen has worked with both Adams and Jusczak since the boys were in eighth grade, and that continuity is paying dividends. The two seniors have taken a larger role heading into their final season as Dragons, an important development as Allen looks to replace five players who all notched significant minutes a year ago. “A lot of the concepts stay the same,” said Allen. “What we do, how we prepare. As time has gone on and we’ve had more kids buy into our system, it’s more fun for the coaches because we are doing more tweaking instead of re-teaching concepts. They’re coming in and knowing what’s going on. When we had our first practice of the year, Noah and Kole went out, along with the other seniors, and we jumped right into drills. It’s fun to watch these guys take such a leadership role and take charge of the program. They’ve put a lot of trust into me and it’s been great to watch how they’re interacting with the guys who are coming up.” Adams and Jusczak have embraced their roles headon, and both have made a real effort to help the upand-coming underclassmen get acclimated quickly. “These guys have been with me from the start,” Allen said of the two. “They’re with me when we go scout at camps and tournaments in the offseason. They’ve been like extensions of coaches for me, and it’s going to be different when they’re not here. Noah is playing phenomenal basketball right now. The thing that separates him is that he always finds a way. He’s accepted and met and exceeded every challenge we’ve given to him. Kole has unlimited potential when it comes to basketball because of his versatility. He can play all five positions. The only person that can stop him is himself, he’s that good and has that much potential.” The chemistry between Jusczak and Adams began before Allen’s time in Pine City. Boyhood friends, basketball memories involve each other about as far back as either boy can remember.
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The Pine City Dragons girls basketball team will look to build around a very young nucleus for the 2015-16 season. The squad will benefit from having 11 varsity players back from a year ago, and has some dynamic young talent. Now in his second year as coach of the program, Ted Hasz is seeing a bright future. “Our goals remain the same as every year,” said Hasz, “to earn the respect of our teammates, opponents, coaches, referees and community. We are a program on the rise. In
my opinion, we had the greatest offseason in the history of Dragon girls basketball. While we still have room for improvement in that area, we have a lot of girls dedicated to this program right now and are ready for the challenges that are ahead. It is a work in progress but I like where our program is headed.” The Dragons did lose three captains to graduation last year but will return four starters, including seniors and captains, Allison Gusk and Mckenzie Kloeckl to go along with sophomore Grace Langmade and Lily Wilson, who is an eighth grader. Other returning
members of the varsity squad include junior Katherine Rike, sophomore Alison Brown, freshmen Chloe Alleman, Isabelle Aragonez, Hannah Lorsung and Jolie Wicktor, and eighth grader Alaina Steele. Hasz also has other young players coming up the ranks to push the ones returning. Pine City went 7-20 last season, nearly doubling the win total from the previous two seasons combined. With another year under their belts, logic says that number should rise. Pine City will see some solid teams in the Great River Conference throughout the season, namely Aitkin, Rush City, Bra-
ham and Isle, but their section has gotten tougher. This year Pine City was moved to Section 6AA, which looks to be led by Sauk Centre, who is coming off a berth in the State Championship game. Another strong team in the section will be powerhouse Albany, who is back in Class AA after playing up in Class AAA for few seasons. “We will be preparing all season to make a run come playoff time,” said Hasz. “We will play an exciting brand of basketball this year, and will use our speed and athleticism to give us advantages over our opponents. The girls are excited to represent our community
and show them how their hard work in the off season has paid off.” The excitement around the team has certainly extended to the coaching staff, which has been tweaked since a season ago. Hasz will be assisted by Kathryn Olson, who will also serve as the JV coach. Newcomer Adam Jensen will run the C-squad. The Dragons will start their season with four straight conference games, the first of which comes at Rush City on Tuesday, Dec. 1. The girls’ first home game will be against Aitkin on Friday, Dec. 4.
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The Pine City/Hinckley-Finlayson Dragons wrestling team had their first day of practice on Monday, Nov. 16. Numbers within the program are looking up with between 20-22 athletes ready to compete. The Dragons are senior-laden and also have a junior, Dakota Neid, who was a State Entrant last season. “Our number one goal is improvement,” said head coach Milo Allen. “I know my expectations for this season are higher than last year. We have a good number of returning wrestlers who have varsity wrestling experience. With many returning seniors it is good to have a squad of guys who know what the expectations of the team are. I am expecting our dual meet record to improve this season as well.” The Dragons did lose two wrestlers to graduation but have a solid senior class returning this year including Beau Hunter, Allen Ramstad, Zach Mattson, Brody Pantlin and Marcus Scarbrough. “I am looking to all of these seniors to provide leadership for the team this season,” said Allen. “Each of
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“It’s just another year of stiff competition,” added Allen. “When I look at teams like Milaca and Mora returning so many wrestlers and Chisago Lakes having a more experienced team this year from last, it makes you work harder to compete. When it comes to sections I firmly believe the athlete who prepares will see success. As I have said in the past, the wrestling season is a grueling marathon season. As a coach I am constantly working to find ways for our guys to gain a mental edge come section tournament time.” Allen said he believes that the team is ready to take a step forward. Helping the Dragons make that step will be two new coaches this year at the assistant positions. The team has hired Andrew Burger to be the varsity assistant coach. The second hire for this season is Brent Nelson, a former Mora standout. “I am very excited about these additions to our coaching staff and I feel firmly that these two individuals will bring some great knowledge to our team,” said Allen. The Dragons will be opening their season this year on Tuesday, Dec. 1 in Pine City as they dual the Mille Lacs Raiders in a conference matchup.
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Leaders of ‘A Place for You’ and seven other area nonprofit organizations will participate in an Initiative Foundation program that builds financial skills and creates a social enterprise business. Each organization will develop a business plan and receive a $7,500 grant to help plan their social enterprise activities. The Pine City-based nonprofit ‘A Place for You’ provides temporary shelter, personal development planning, resource direction, support and encouragement for east central Minnesotans who are facing homelessness. “Nonprofit organizations not only provide critical support and services to Central Minnesota communities, they also serve as a major employer in the region,” said Chris Fastner, senior program manager for organizational development at the Initiative Foundation. “While it’s essential that they maintain a solid focus on carrying out their charitable mission, nonprofits must be keenly aware of their financial business model and be prepared to secure alternative sources of revenue when government and private funding sources are diminishing.”
Farm Service Agency county committee elections Ballots were mailed to all eligible voters early in November for the current County Committee election. The Kanabec/Pine Committee has two areas holding elections in 2015. Local Administrative Area (LAA) 1 in
Former SPIRE Credit Union employee Christine Mary Randt, 49, of Mora was sentenced Oct. 15 to serve 20 days in the Kanabec County Jail after pleading guilty to one felony count of theft. According to the complaint filed by the Kanabec County Attorney’s Office, Randt was charged in March 2015 with two felony counts of theft after transferring thousands of dollars of SPIRE member money to pay personal debts. The theft was discovered after a credit union member called to question several transactions on her ac-
Conditions look good for late-season pheasant hunting Plenty of roosters in the fields and light hunting pressure are two good reasons why Minnesotans should keep their pheasant hunting gear handy, according to the Department of Natural Resources. “People may not realize that pheasant hunting success is probably as good as it has been in many parts of the pheasant range for the last three to five years,” said Cory Netland, DNR area wildlife supervisor for six counties in the Willmar area. The daily bag limit is two roosters through November with a possession limit of six. Beginning Tuesday, Dec. 1, the daily bag limit increases to three roosters with a possession limit of nine. Weather conditions during the first weeks of the season were warmer and drier than average, making it tougher for hunters and dogs. However, temperatures are cooling and rains should help dogs pick up the scent of birds. “Conditions are shaping up nicely for the last half of the season, and there are still plenty of birds out there,” said Nicole Davros, DNR upland game project leader. Pheasants are still using grassland cover and haven’t appeared to move to winter cover just yet. Pheasants will move to winter cover such as cattail sloughs or willow thickets once grasses get pushed down by snow or heavy rains. Netland said that snow shouldn’t scare hunters away. “A light snow can actually help with pheasant hunting because it makes it easier to find roosters in winter cover,” Netland said. “And hunting access improves once cattail wetlands freeze up.” Minnesota’s 2015 pheasant season is open through Sunday, Jan. 3. Shooting hours are 9 a.m. to sunset. Additional details are available at www.mndnr. gov/hunting/pheasant.
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count. SPIRE Credit Union discovered that Randt, then employed at the Mora branch, had been transferring money from eight separate member accounts to pay personal credit card debt totaling $64,428 over a six-year period. Each victim was notified and interviewed by a Kanabec County investigator. SPIRE Credit Union reimbursed all funds taken from member accounts. Randt’s sentencing included 10 years of probation. Randt was also ordered to pay restitution, but no restitution has yet been requested from any eligible victim. Request for restitution was left open for 60 days active Oct. 15.
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On Tuesday Dec. 8 at 1 p.m., Pine County Planning and Zoning will host a public meeting to discuss strategies for prevention of aquatic invasive species in Pine County lakes and rivers. The event will be held in the Large Conference Room of the Pine County Public Health Building, 1610 Hwy. 23 N in Sandstone. The Minnesota Legislature has allocated $130,635 to be spent in Pine County on controlling and preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species. Individuals, organizations, and business owners are invited to bring ideas to the meeting of how this money can be used to help maintain the ecological integrity of Pine County lakes and rivers. For more information contact the Pine County Planning and Zoning office at 320-216-4220 or email caleb.anderson@ co.pine.mn.us.
Pine County is currently being served by Mark Watrin and he is the only candidate on the ballot. This area includes the townships of: Birch Creek, Sturgeon Lake, Windemere, Kerrick, Nickerson, Bremen, Kettle River, Norman, Bruno, Park, New Dosey, Pine Lake, Finlayson, Partridge, Fleming, Dell Grove, Sandstone, Danforth, Wilma and Arna. LAA 3 in Kanabec County is currently being served by Donald Thoeny and he is the only candidate on the ballot. This area includes the townships of: Kanabec, Arthur, South Fork and Brunswick. Completed and signed ballots must be returned to the county office by close of business on Dec. 7, 2015. The County Committee will open and count all ballots on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. If for some reason you did not receive a ballot and you are an eligible voter in one of the above townships please contact the Kanabec/Pine County office at 320-679-2080 Ext. 2.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Other Civil: Platted Road Vacation and Quiet Title Court File No. 58-CV-15-555 In Re: The Petition to Vacate the 16.5 foot wide Road Segment lying within Lot 26 in the Plat of Dell Grove Beach, Shirley Augustine, Petitioner. SUMMONS THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO: The Commissioner of Natural Resources, Thomas Landwehr, the Chairperson of the Dell Grove Township, Daniel O’Flanagan, the landowners of record within the Dell Grove Beach Plat, and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the Petition therein. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Petitioner has started a lawsuit against you. The Petitioner’s Petition against you is on file in the office of the court administrator of the above-named court. 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 a Response within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Response to the person who signed this summons located at: Ledin & Hofstad, Ltd., 539 Main Street South, Pine City, MN 55063. 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Response is your written response to the Petitioner’s Petition. In your Response you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Petition. If you believe the Petitioner should not be given everything asked for in the Petition, you must say so in your Response. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE PETITION TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not provide a Response 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 Petitioner everything asked for in the Petition. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Petition, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Petition. 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 Response 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 Petition even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. 7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Pine County, State of Minnesota. The affected Plat’s legal description is as follows: Government Lot No. 1, Sec. 21, Twp. 42, Range 21, and the E1/2 of NE1/4, Sec. 20, Twp. 42, Range 21, being desirous of platting Government Lot No. 1, Sec. 21, Twp. 42, Range 21, and the East 300 ft. of the E1/2 of NE1/4, Sec. 20, Twp. 42, Range 21, except that part thereof lying west of the Grindstone River. The location of the platted 16.5 foot wide road to be vacated, within the Plat, is as follows: The North 16.5 feet of Lot 26, Block 1, Dell Grove Beach, Pine County, MN. The object of this action is to obtain an Order for the following relief: a. Vacation of a 16.5 foot wide platted road entirely contained on Petitioner’s property (Lot 26), pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 505.14. b. Determining that Petitioner is the owner of the road, post-vacation, in fee simple, and that neither the Commissioner of Natural Resources, nor Dell Grove Township, nor any landowner of record within the plat, nor any other person has any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate covered by the platted road. 557.03 NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM
www.pinecitymn.com Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 557.03, you are hereby served with notice that no personal claim is made against you and that any defendant upon whom this notice is served who unreasonably defends this action shall pay full costs to the plaintiff. Dated: October 14, 2015 /s/ MIKE FLEMING Mike Fleming (Attorney ID # 0396467) Attorney for Plaintiff Mailing address: Ledin & Hofstad, Ltd 539 Main St. S, Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-7537 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on November 19 and 26, 2015 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-15-80 Estate of Kay LaRae Benck, aka Kay Benck; aka Kay L. Benck, Decedent. NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on January 4, 2016 at 1:30 p.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 635 Northridge Dr., NW, Pine City, MN 55063 Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent, dated February 21, 2013 under Minn. Stat 524.2-513 (“Will”), and for the appointment of Ronald J. Benck, whose address is 224 W. Church St., Belle Plaine, MN 56011, of Lacey Geerdes, whose address is 605 3rd Av., Windom, MN 56191, as Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. A charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minn. Stat. 501B.41, subd. 5. BY THE COURT Dated: November 5, 2015 /s/JAMES T. REUTER Judge of District Court By Sarah Spencer - Deputy Dated: November 5, 2015 /s/LU ANN BLEGEN Court Administrator By Sarah Spencer - Deputy Attorney for Petitioner Fred Holm, Attorney at Law 820 Howe Av., Suite 102 Mora, MN 55051-1766 Attorney License: 219964 Phone: (320) 679-5210 Fax: (320) 679-0422 Email: fred@ec-title.com Filed 11-5-15 Court Administration District Court Pine County, MN By SS Court Administrator/Deputy Published in the Pine City Pioneer on November 19 and 26, 2015 Case Type: Contract and Mortgage Foreclosure STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 58-CV-09-706 Stearns Bank, N.A., a Minnesota Banking Corporation, Plaintiff, v. Jane A. Burnes-Leverenz aka Jane A. Burnes Leverenz aka Jane A. Burnes aka Jane Leverenz aka Jane Burnes aka Jane A Leverenz, Leva M. Leverenz, Jozie R. Leverenz, and Kevin Hofstad, Defendants. SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that under and by virtue of Order for Judgment and Judgment in the above entitled action dated March 31, 2015, a certified copy of which has been delivered to me, I, the undersigned Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, will sell at public auction, in separate parcels, to the highest bidder, on the 31st day of December, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. in the office of the Pine County Sheriff, Pine County Courthouse, Room 100, 635
Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, MN 55063, the real estate located in Pine County, Minnesota, described as: Lot 16, of Auditor’s Subdivision of Government Lot 2, Section 22, Township 39 North, Range 21 West, Pine County, Minnesota. (Property address: 17660 Edgewater Road NE, Pine City, MN 55063; PID 280395000) AND All that part of Government Lot 2, in Section 22, Township 39, Range 21, Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at an iron monument at the southwest corner of Lot 9, of Auditor’s Subdivision of said Government Lot 2, and running West on the south line of said Government Lot 2, a distance of 87.8 feet; thence North 12 degrees 20 minutes West 350 feet to point of beginning; thence continuing North 12 degrees 20 minutes West 50 feet; thence East to the Northwest corner of Lot 16, Auditor’s Subdivision of aforesaid Government Lot 2; thence southeasterly 50 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot 16; thence West to the point of beginning, reserving an easement for roadway purposes over the West 30 feet of the above described parcel for the purpose of ingress and egress to the parcels lying North thereof, together with an easement for roadway purposes over a parcel of land 30 feet in width, the westerly line thereof commencing at the Southwest corner of the above described premises, thence South 12 degrees 20 minutes East to the South line of said Government Lot 2. (Property address: none; PID 280330000) AND That part of Government Lot 2; Section 22, Township 39, Range 21, Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the North Quarter corner of said Section 22, Township 39, Range 21; thence on an assumed bearing of South 1 degree 19 minutes West along the North-South quarter line of said Section 22, a distance of 609.15 feet; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 30 seconds East a distance of 1111.80 feet; thence South 1 degree 19 minutes West a distance of 322.26 feet to the point of beginning of the property to be described; thence North 1 degree 19 minutes East a distance of 48.89 feet; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 30 seconds East a distance of 176.0 feet to the intersection with Line “A”, described below; thence South 12 degrees 20 minutes East along said Line “A” a distance of 50.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 49 minutes 30 seconds West a distance of 187.8 feet to the point of beginning. AND That part of Government Lot 2, Section 22, Township 39, Range 21, Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the North Quarter corner of said Section 22, Township 39, Range 21; thence on an assumed bearing of South 1 degree 19 minutes West along the North-South Quarter line of said Section 22 a distance of 609.15 feet; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 30 seconds East 1111.80 feet; thence South 1 degree 19 minutes West a distance of 273.37 feet to the point of beginning of the property to be described; thence North 1 degree 19 minutes East a distance of 48.89 feet; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 30 seconds East a distance of 164.2 feet to the intersection with Line “A”, described below; thence South 12 degrees 20 minutes East along said Line “A” a distance of 50.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 49 minutes, 30 seconds West 176.0 feet to the point of beginning. Description of LINE “A”: Commencing at the North Quarter corner of said Section 22; thence on an assumed bearing of South 1 degree 19 minutes West, along the North-South Quarter line of said Section 22, a distance of 609.15 feet; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 30 seconds East a distance of 1221.8 feet to an existing iron monument and the point of beginning of Line “A”; thence South 12 degrees 20 minutes East 800 feet and Line “A” there terminating. (Property address: none; PID 280318000) Said sales will be made to satisfy amounts adjudged and due plaintiff and described in the Order for Judgment and Judgment dated March 31, 2015, against defendants Jane A. Burnes-Leverenz, a/k/a Jane A. Burnes, a/k/a Jane A. Burnes Leverenz, a/k/a Jane A. Leverenz, a/k/a Jane Burnes, a/k/a Jane Leverenz, in the amount of $810,580.38; and against Leva M. Leverenz and Jozie R. Leverenz, jointly and severally, in the amount of $524,754.67, plus interest, costs and disbursements as allowed by the Order for Judgment and Judgment, and subject to redemption by the
mortgagors, their personal representatives or assigns, within six (6) months from the date of confirmation of the sheriff’s sale. The sale does not include any interest of Jane A. Burnes-Leverenz, a/k/a Jane A. Burnes, a/k/a Jane A. Burnes Leverenz, a/k/a Jane A. Leverenz, a/k/a Jane Burnes, a/k/a Jane Leverenz, in any real estate therein. IF PART OF THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD CONTAINS YOUR HOUSE, YOU MAY DESIGNATE AN AREA AS A HOMESTEAD TO BE SOLD AND REDEEMED SEPARATELY. YOU MAY DESIGNATE THE HOUSE YOU OCCUPY AND ANY AMOUNT OF THE PROPERTY AS A HOMESTEAD. THE DESIGNATED HOMESTEAD PROPERTY MUST CONFORM TO THE LOCAL ZONING ORDINANCES AND BE COMPACT SO THAT IT DOES NOT UNREASONABLY REDUCE THE VALUE OF THE REMAINING PROPERTY. YOU MUST PROVIDE THE PERSON FORECLOSING ON THE PROPERTY, THE SHERIFF, THE COUNTY RECORDER AND/OR THE REGISTRAR OF TITLES WITH A COPY OF THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE HOMESTEAD YOU HAVE DESIGNATED BY TEN BUSINESS DAYS BEFORE THE DATE THE PROPERTY IS TO BE SOLD. PINE COUNTY By /s/ Jeff Nelson Jeff Nelson, Sheriff Dated: October 21, 2015 Attorney for Plaintiff: Shawn M. Dunlevy (#123626) Robert R. Kanuit (#0252530) Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A. 302 West Superior Street, Suite 700 Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 725-6841 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26 and December 3, 2015 Case Type: Contract and Mortgage Foreclosure STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 58-CV-09-706 Stearns Bank, N.A., a Minnesota Banking Corporation, Plaintiff, v. Jane A. Burnes-Leverenz aka Jane A. Burnes Leverenz aka Jane A. Burnes aka Jane Leverenz aka Jane Burnes aka Jane A Leverenz, Leva M. Leverenz, Jozie R. Leverenz, and Kevin Hofstad, Defendants. SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that under and by virtue of Order for Judgment and Judgment in the above entitled action dated March 31, 2015, a certified copy of which has been delivered to me, I, the undersigned Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, will sell at public auction, in separate parcels, to the highest bidder, on the 31st day of December, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. in the office of the Pine County Sheriff, Pine County Courthouse, Room 100, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, MN 55063, the real estate located in Pine County, Minnesota, described as: That part of Lots 1 and 2, Block 19, Original Townsite of Pine City, Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of said Lot 1, distant 50.63 feet East of the Northwest corner of said Lot 1 (the North line of said Lot 1 having an assumed bearing of North 89 degrees 37 minutes 54 seconds East); thence South 0 degrees 03 minutes 12 seconds West a distance of 51.55 feet; thence North 89 degrees 39 minutes 10 seconds East a distance of 15.16 feet; thence easterly, a distance of 85.01 feet to the Southeast corner of said Lot 1; thence northerly, along the East line of said Lot 1, to the Northeast corner of said Lot 1; thence westerly, along the North line of said Lot 1, to the point of beginning. AND That part of Lots 1 and 2, Block 19, Original Townsite of Pine City, Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at a point on the North line of said Lot 1, distant 50.63 feet East of the Northwest corner of said Lot 1 (the North line of said Lot 1 having an assumed bearing of North 89 degrees 37 minutes 54 seconds East); thence South 0 degrees 03 minutes 12 seconds West a distance of 51.55 feet, thence North 89 degrees 39 minutes 10 seconds East a distance of 15.16 feet to the point of beginning of the property to be described, thence South 0 degrees 22 minutes 54 seconds East, parallel with the East line of said Block 19, a distance of 22.69
NOVEMBER 26, 2015 feet, thence North 89 degrees 39 minutes 10 seconds East a distance of 9.00 feet, thence South 0 degrees 22 minutes 54 seconds East, parallel with said East line, a distance of 26.25 feet to the South line of said Lot 2; thence easterly, along said South line, to the Southeast corner of said Lot 2; thence northerly, along said East line, to the Northeast corner of said Lot 2; thence westerly, a distance of 85.01 feet to the point of beginning. (Property addresses: 207 5th Street SE and 209 5th Street SE, both in Pine City, MN 55063; PIDS 425146000 and 425147000) AND Lot 17, of Auditor’s Subdivision of Government Lot 2, Section 22, Township 39 North, Range 21 West, Pine County, Minnesota. (Property address: 17678 Edgewater Road NE, Pine City, MN 55063; PID 280396000) AND All that part of Government Lot 2, in Section 22, Township 39, Range 21, Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at an Iron monument at the southwest corner of Lot 9, of Auditor’s Subdivision of said Government Lot 2, and running West on the south line of said Government Lot 2, a distance of 87.8 feet; thence North 12 degrees 20 minutes West 400 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing North 12 degrees 20 minutes West 50 feet; thence East to the Northwest corner of Lot 17, Auditor’s Subdivision of aforesaid Government Lot 2; thence southeasterly 50 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot 17; thence West to the point of beginning. (Property address: none, adjacent and to the west of 17678 Edgewater Road NE, Pine City, MN 55063; PID 280331000) Said sales will be made to satisfy amounts adjudged and due plaintiff and described in the Order for Judgment and Judgment dated March 31, 2015, against defendants Jane A. Burnes-Leverenz, a/k/a Jane A. Burnes, a/k/a Jane A. Burnes Leverenz, a/k/a Jane A. Leverenz, a/k/a Jane Burnes, a/k/a Jane Leverenz, in the amount of $810,580.38; and against Leva M. Leverenz and Jozie R. Leverenz, jointly and severally, in the amount of $524,754.67, plus interest, costs and disbursements as allowed by the Order for Judgment and Judgment, and subject to redemption by the mortgagors, their personal representatives or assigns, within six (6) months from the date of confirmation of the sheriff’s sale. IF PART OF THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD CONTAINS YOUR HOUSE, YOU MAY DESIGNATE AN AREA AS A HOMESTEAD TO BE SOLD AND REDEEMED SEPARATELY. YOU MAY DESIGNATE THE HOUSE YOU OCCUPY AND ANY AMOUNT OF THE PROPERTY AS A HOMESTEAD. THE DESIGNATED HOMESTEAD PROPERTY MUST CONFORM TO THE LOCAL ZONING ORDINANCES AND BE COMPACT SO THAT IT DOES NOT UNREASONABLY REDUCE THE VALUE OF THE REMAINING PROPERTY. YOU MUST PROVIDE THE PERSON FORECLOSING ON THE PROPERTY, THE SHERIFF, THE COUNTY RECORDER AND/OR THE REGISTRAR OF TITLES WITH A COPY OF THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE HOMESTEAD YOU HAVE DESIGNATED BY TEN BUSINESS DAYS BEFORE THE DATE THE PROPERTY IS TO BE SOLD. PINE COUNTY By /s/ Jeff Nelson Jeff Nelson, Sheriff Dated: October 21, 2015 Attorney for Plaintiff: Shawn M. Dunlevy (#123626) Robert R. Kanuit (#0252530) Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A. 302 West Superior Street, Suite 700 Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 725-6841 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26 and December 3, 2015 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND 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: October 25, 2007 MORTGAGOR: Richard W. Shelley and Deborah Thurston, a single man and single woman. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB. DATE AND PLACE OF
RECORDING: Recorded March 20, 2008 Pine County Recorder, Document No. A471217. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: M&T Bank. Dated May 5, 2014 Recorded May 22, 2014, as Document No. A-514615. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 1001337-0002557266-3 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Countrywide Bank, FSB RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: M&T Bank MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 18344 Creekside Court, Pine City, MN 55063 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 28.5724.000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 11, Block 1, Creekside, Pine County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Pine ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $74,200.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $75,752.48 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: January 7, 2016 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 July 7, 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: October 27, 2015 M&T Bank 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 37-15-007702 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3 and 10, 2015
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Joan E. Johnson Joan Edna Johnson (Hancock) passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at her home in San Antonio, Texas. Joan was a Christmas baby, born on Dec. 25, 1941 in Pine City to Merie and Luverne Hancock, whom she has now joined in heaven, along with her daughter Jacqueline Ann Johnson. She is survived by her siblings, John Hancock, Steve Hancock, Vicky Tanis, and David Hancock, ex-husband Roger Johnson and their children, Scott Johnson, Tammy Brant, Brad Johnson, Michelle Johnson and Kristine Emly. Joan also had eight grandchildren: Katie Johnson, Alex Johnson, Mario Brant, Danielle Brant, Megan Johnson, Nicholas Johnson, Rylan Emly and Carson Emly. Along with raising her six children, Joan also did foster care for 20 years and took in over 200 children in need. Joan was an amazing mother and grandmother. Joan stayed active until the night she passed; she had just taken her grandkids, Rylan and Carson, to football practice earlier that evening. She was so full of love, talent, compassion, personality, humor and had such a great smile! In Texas she spent a lot of time dancing, singing karaoke, and loved spending time with her daughters and grandkids. Her knitting took up most of her time. She could make the most amazing things with her yarn like hats, slippers, scarfs, dresses, blankets, etc. She would set up a booth and call it “The Crafty Shack,” however, she had a hard time keeping up with all the orders she’d get. She had so much talent! Words Joan wrote to share in case of her passing: “I love all of you and do not be sad as I have lived and loved and my life has been full. But you know me ... I would rather have kept on going! I will be singing Ka-
raoke in Heaven – unless Jesus wants me to be on key! I will be with ELVIS!!!!! I will say hello from all of you to Jackie, my Dad, and so many that have gone before me. There is so much I would like to tell you, but all I can think of is to live life to the fullest. Be good to everyone, especially yourself – life is too short.” Joan will forever be loved and missed by all that knew her. We will be celebrating her life on Dec. 5 from 2 - 5 p.m. in Elk River at the American Legion Hall, 525 Railroad Dr., Elk River, MN 55330. Please bring any great memories you have to share of Joan.
Roger Soderbeck Roger Soderbeck of West Rock passed away Nov. 13, 2015 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis at the age of 82. Roger is survived by his wife Hazel Soderbeck of West Rock; children: Terry Soderbeck of West Rock, Tim Soderbeck of Pine City, Tracey (Jerry) Barton of Pine City, Todd Soderbeck (Mary Huerd) of Pine City; grandchildren: Jim, Autumn, Jessica, Kaitlyn, Samantha, Parker, Karissa and Michael Soderbeck; great-grandchildren: Jace, Dusty and Damian. Roger is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Hulda (Soderbeck) Setterlund, and his twin brother Ronald Soderbeck. Reverend Vicki Vander Vegt officiated funeral services for Roger Soderbeck on Friday, Nov. 20 at the Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City. Ed Pangerl provided music. Interment was in Johnson Memorial Cemetery. Military honors were provided by Heath-Perkins American Legion Post #51, Novak-Milliren VFW Post #4258 and the Minnesota National
Guard. Funeral arrangements for Roger Soderbeck are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel; www.funeralandcremationservice.com.
Evelyn E. Carlson Evelyn Emma Carlson, 88, of Pine City, formerly of St. Paul, Mason City, Iowa, and Swanville, Minnesota, died peacefully in her sleep on Nov. 18, 2015, in Hospice Care. Born July 21, 1927 in Swanville, she was the daughter of the late John Kedrowski and Emma Bessie Kedrowski. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Marshall Henry Carlson; sons: Douglas (Jeanne) Carlson, Daniel (Jill) Carlson; daughters: Luanne (Michael) Bayers, Janelle (Richard Gib) Cobb; seven grandchildren: Josh, Adriane, Briana, Erin, Jay, Aimee and Gavin; and four great-grandchildren: Natasha, Ryan, Shelby and Parker. Also surviving are her brothers: James, Larry (Karen); sister: Joanie (David); sisters-in-law: Gwen, Laura, and Leota; and many nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Evelyn loved to cook and enjoyed reading, playing card games and dominoes. She volunteered her time in many ways. She enjoyed sporting events, trips, and spending time with family and friends. Funeral services were Monday, Nov. 23 at The Church of St. John Neumann. The burial was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Friends and relatives may visit www.whitefuneralhomes.com to sign the memory book and extend condolences to the family.
WORSHIP GUIDE Church of Christ 815 7th St. SW, Pine City 10 a.m. Bible Study 11 a.m. Worship Service 4 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible Study. Contact: Greg Douvier 320-420-1302
Dale Evangelical Free Church
601 2nd Street, Hinckley 320-384-6312 Reed Owens, Pastor David Ostenson, Assistant Pastor/Academy Administration 9:45 a.m. Sunday School, 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday Worship Wednesday AWANA 7 p.m.
Grace Baptist Church 1 mile Southwest of Pine City on Fairway Road (next to I-35) 320-629-1374
(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
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 Sundays and festival days.
Hustletown Community Church
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
Living Hope Christian Center
following services.
Jeremy Langmade, Pastor Assembly of God 11914 Fairway Rd. SW, Pine City ¾ mile West of I-35 on Pokegama Lake Road 320-629-6136 Livinghopepinecity@gmail.com Sunday Mornings: Life Class 9 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m.
Living Water Fellowship
Hands for Pine City
Faith Baptist Church & Academy
405 Main St. S., Pine City 320-629-3592 Rev. Rob Spahr www.firstprespinecity.org 9:15 a.m. Sunday School-all ages, 10:30 a.m. Worship Celebration
Grasston Baptist Church 402 N. Oak St. Grasston, MN 55030 www.grasstonbaptist.org info@grasstonbaptisit.org 320.396.2645 Worship Service 9:30am Sunday School 10:45am
45268 Brunswick Rd, Harris, MN 763-689-5817 Pastor/Teacher Dr. Harvey Martin Sunday School, all ages 9:00 am Sunday Service 10:25 am www.daleefc.com Awana, Wed. 6:30-8:00pm Youth, Wed. 6:30-8:00pm
First Presbyterian Church
Pastor Tim W. Stratton 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 11:00 a.m. Preaching Service, 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. 7:30 p.m. Wed. Bible study, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Master Clubs for children ages 4 to 6th grade.
Non-denominational 17945 Blue Jay Ln. Pastor Bruce Thompson 320-225-9231 Sunday School, 10:15 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.
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
406 Pine St., Grasston, MN 320-396-3373 Pastor Gene Sherrod Spirit Filled Worship Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Children’s ministry
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 825 Golf Ave SW, Pine City 320-629-2985, www.orlcpc.com Worship Schedule Sunday Worship: 8:00 & 9:30 a.m. Coffee time at 9 a.m. Sunday School Pre-6th grade at 9:30 a.m. Thursday Worship 5:30 p.m.
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
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 320-629-2935 19390 Praha Ave, Beroun, MN Monsignor Alek Suchan Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m.
South Pine Baptist Church formerly Trinity Baptist Fellowship Pine City Library Community Room, 300 5th St SE Pine City, MN Pastor Dennis Eng 320-336-9292 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible study at 7p.m. Call for location www.southpinebaptist.com
Trinity Episcopal Church 305 First St. NE, Box 204 Hinckley, MN 55037 320-245-0537 All Sunday services at 10:00 a.m. No services on any 5th Sunday
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
The businesses below invite you to attend the house of worship of your choice.
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Jahnz - White Scott and Chris Jahnz along with Jim and Elle White, all from Pine City, would like to announce the engagement of their children, Carissa Jahnz and Jacob White. Carissa is attending the University of Wisconsin River Falls for Psychology. Jacob is attending the University of Minnesota for Electrical Engineering. An August 2016 wedding is planned.
THANK YOU Thank you all for your prayers, cards, calls and concerns after my back surgery. I’m better now and am very grateful to all of you. Nancy Schwandt
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTIFICATION OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the mortgage dated October 18, 2007, executed by Jennifer Walz-Malone fka Jennifer K. Walz and Jason Malone, married as husband and wife, as mortgagors, to TCF National Bank, a national banking association, as mortgagee, recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Pine County, Minnesota, on November 2, 2007, as Document No. A468625, which mortgage conveyed and mortgaged the following described property, situated in the County of Pine and State of Minnesota, which property has a street address of 905 3rd Avenue Southwest, Pine City, Minnesota 55063, and tax identification number 425100000: The Easterly 75 feet of Lots Seven (7), Eight (8) and Nine (9), Block Fifteen (15) in the Original Townsite of Pine City, less the following described parcel: The Northerly 45 feet of the East 75 feet of Lot Nine (9), Block Fifteen (15), Original Townsite of Pine City, Pine County, Minnesota That the original principal amount secured by said mortgage was $172,912.00; that there has been compliance with any condition precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by said mortgage and foreclosure of said mortgage required by said mortgage, any note secured thereby, or any statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt remaining secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there is claimed to be due upon said mortgage and is due thereon at the date of this notice, the sum of $197,201.08 in principal and interest. That by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the said mortgage will be foreclosed by the sale of the above described premises with appurtenances, which said sale will be made by the Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, at the Sheriff’s office in the Law Enforcement Center, 635 Northridge Drive Northwest, Pine City, Minnesota, on December 17, 2015, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at public auction to the highest bidder, to pay the amount then due on said mortgage, together with the costs of foreclosure, including attorneys’ fees as
allowed by law, in accordance with the provisions of said mortgage. The time allowed by law for redemption by the mortgagors, their personal representatives or assigns, is six (6) months from the date of said sale. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: Jason Malone THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on June 17, 2016, unless the foreclosure is postponed pursuant to Minn. Stat. §580.07, or the redemption period is reduced to five (5) weeks under Minn. Stat. §582.032. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT BY A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED: October 29, 2015 TCF National Bank FOLEY & MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P. By: Karl K. Heinzerling Atty. No. 142475 Attorneys for Mortgagee 250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 1200 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26 and December 3, 2015 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT PROBATE AND MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 58-PR-16-72 Estate of Dennis Felix Sr., Decedent. NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DESCENT OF PROPERTY A Petition for Determination of Descent has been filed with this Court. The Petition represents that the Decedent died more than three years ago, leaving property in Minnesota and requests the probate of Decedent’s last will, if any, and the descent of such property be determined and assigned by this Court to
the persons entitled to the property. Any objections to the Petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper, and no objections are filed or raised, the Petition may be granted. IT IS ORDERED and Notice is further given that the Petition will be heard on December 8, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. by this Court at Room TBD, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 320, Pine City, Minnesota 55063. 1. Notice shall be given to all interested persons (Minn. Stat. 524.1-401) and persons who have filed a demand for notice pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-204. 2. Notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by: Mailing a copy of this Notice and Order at least 14 days prior to the hearing date. (COURT SEAL) Dated: 10/20/15 /s/ JAMES T. REUTER District Court Judge, Probate Division By: Dawn Leaf, Deputy Court Administrator Dated: 10/20/15 /s/ LU ANN BLEGEN Deputy Court Administrator By: Dawn Leaf, Deputy Attorney for Petitioner: Jeremy E. Warring (0390978) Warring Dosdall, P.A. 4886 Highway 61 N. Suite 204 White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Tel: 651-429-3366 – Fax: 651-4295597 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on November 26 and December 3, 2015 SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE CITY OF ROCK CREEK November 5, 2015 Mayor Stevens called the Rock Creek City Council meeting to order at 7PM. Members present: Skip Stevens, Pam Hinze, Joe Babolik, Dick Johnson and Craig Saari. Others: Rod Stevens and Tyler Kroschel. Johnson moved seconded by Babolik to approve the October 1, 2015 minutes as sent. Motion carried all ayes. Saari motioned seconded by Johnson to proceed with the survey of the Cemetery to fit the cemetery as occupied and prepare the deeds. On roll call vote motion carried all ayes. Saari motioned seconded by Babolik to wait on the installation of the fencing and gate’s until the spring of 2016, in addition look into a security system and signage. On roll call vote motion carried all ayes. Hinze motioned seconded by Johnson to approve Conditional Use Permit 01-CUP-15 pending receipt
of all required State and Federal permits and Dealer License. Motion carried all ayes. Johnson motioned seconded by Saari to hold a Public Hearing on December 3, 2015 to amend Ordinances #21 – Subdivision & Platting, #22 – Regulating the Deposit/Placement of Garbage, #26 – Special Meeting, #28 – Adopting the Minnesota State Building Code, #60 – Zoning Regulating Land Uses. In Ordinance #60, Section 1000.32: Building Permits Required eliminate Subd. 4: Certificate of Taxes Paid. Repeal Ordinance #53 – Variance and #55 – Floodplain Management. On roll call vote Babolik, Stevens, Saari and Johnson aye, Hinze nay. Saari motioned seconded by Johnson that also in Ordinance #60, Section 1000.25: Conditional Use Permits eliminate Subd. 9: Certificate of Taxes Paid, Section 1000.26: Interim Use Permits eliminate Subd. 5: Certificate of Taxes Paid, Section 1000.27: Variances eliminate Subd. 7: Certificate of Taxes Paid and Section1000.29: Site and Building Plan Review eliminate Subd. 6: Certificate of Taxes Paid. On roll call vote Babolik, Stevens, Johnson and Saari aye, Hinze nay. Hinze motioned seconded by Babolik to approve payment of check #’s 13434 – 13462 and e-transfers totaling $21,793.81. Motion passed all in favor. Saari moved seconded by Babolik to adjourn at 9:15M. Motion carried all ayes. Sandra Pangerl, City Clerk Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on November 26, 2015
CITY OF PINE CITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TRUTH-IN-TAXATION AT THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2015 @ 6:30 P.M. The City of Pine City council will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2016 budget and the amount of property taxes it proposes to collect in 2016. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall in the Council Chambers at the Pine City Government Center, 315 Main St S, Pine City. All Pine City residents are invited to attend the public hearing to express their opinions on the 2016 budget and the proposed 2016 property taxes. Kenneth J Cammilleri City Administrator City of Pine City Published in the Pine City Pioneer on November 26, 2015
PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Nov. 16 - 22 Theft, burglary, vandalism Nov. 16, 8:51 a.m., report of damage to property, Main St., Pine City south. Nov. 16, 5:15 p.m., report of burglary, Lone Pine Rd., Barry Twp. Nov. 17, 6:34 p.m., report of property damage with animal, Main St., Pine City south. Nov. 18, 7:14 a.m., report of property damage with animal, Tigua Rd./Mid River Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Nov. 18, 7:36 a.m., report of theft, 4th St., Pine City south. Nov. 18, 12:26 p.m., report of theft, Deer Valley Rd., Pine Cith Twp. east. Nov. 18, 3:33 p.m., report of vehicle exterior damage, St. Croix Rd./Cross Lake Rd., Pine City south. Nov. 19, 10:27 a.m., report of vehicle prowl/entry, Main St., Pine City south. Nov. 19, 8:15 p.m., report of theft, 550th St., Rock Creek east. Nov. 20, 1:08 p.m., report of fraud, 9th St., Pine City south. Nov. 21, 3:17 p.m., report of property damage, Westchester Dr., Pine City north. Nov. 22, 10:42 p.m., report of theft, Main St., Pine City south.
Miscellaneous Nov. 16, 10:14 a.m., report of
crank 911 calls, Blueberry Island Rd., Munch Twp. Nov. 16, 5:49 p.m., report of harassment, Elmcrest Ave., Royalton Twp. Nov. 16, 6:28 p.m., report of animal disturbance, Main St./Liberty Rd., Pine City Twp. west. Nov. 16, 8:37 p.m., report of disturbance, Pokegama Ave., Henriette. Nov. 17, 9:50 p.m., report of missing adult person, 6th Ave., Pine City south. Nov. 18, 4:13 p.m., report of animal disturbance, Sunset Trl., Pokegama Twp. west. Nov. 18, 9:59 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 13th St., Pine City south. Nov. 19, 2:31 p.m., report of neighbor trouble, 1st St., Pine City north. Nov. 19, 7:27 p.m., report of animal bite, Honey Ave., Rock Creek west. Nov. 20, 7:46 p.m., report of animal disturbance, 6th Ave., Pine City south. Nov. 21, 7:38 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 3rd St., Pine City north. Nov. 22, 12:26 a.m., report of disturbance, 5th St., Pine City south.
Fires and accidents Nov. 17, 8:34 p.m., report of personal injury, Freedom Ave./ State Hwy. 70, Rock Creek west.
Nov. 22, 3:54 p.m., report of vehicle in ditch, Elm Cir./ Bay Ln., Pokegama Twp. west. Nov. 22, 5:23 p.m., report of grass fire, I-35, Pine City Twp. west.
Jail roster Nov. 16, Robert Sam Raisch Jr., warrant, Pine County writ, remand-other authority, murder- 2nd degree, murder- 2nd degree- with intent, arson- 1st degree- building- possibility... assault- 1st degree- great bodily harm- unk... Released Nov. 18. Nov. 16, Barbara Jean Zemlicka, probation violation, remand-hold, assault- domestic assault- misd. Nov. 16, Adam Christopher Williams, awaiting trial/ court, remand-bail, probable cause, stolen property- possother property- $501... Released Nov. 19. Nov. 17, Johnny Glenn Keeling, warrant, Pine County warrant, no days- sent com, disorderly conduct- offensive/abus... under sentence, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree- refusal to submit... Released Nov. 18. Nov. 17, Deborha Lyn Stiller, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable cause, traffic- DWI- 4th degree drive while impaired, open bottle law drinking, DUI- 3rd degreerefusal to submit... Released Nov. 19.
Nov. 17, Jordan Ryan Bohn, under sentence, drugs- 3rd degree- sale... Nov. 17, Helena Rose Nickaboine, awaiting trial/court, remand-hold, drugs- 2nd degree- possess 6 gram... Nov. 18, Jesse James Allen Coyle, warrant, Pine County writ, remand-hold, forgeryuse false writing- identif... Released Nov. 19. Nov. 18, Cody Harrison Podlewski, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, burglary- poss of burglary tools; disturb- disorderly conduct; assault- domestic assault- misd. Nov. 18, Andrew Alexander Friedri Sill, warrant, Pine County warrant, remand-hold, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1. Nov. 18, Jasmine Mae Murray, awaiting trial/court, remand-rpr, probable cause, burglary- 1st degree- dwelling- occupied. Released Nov. 20. Nov. 19, Sharon Carina Nyquist, Pine County warrant, under sentence, theft- obtain services- no payment. Released Nov. 20. Nov. 19, Scott David Quall, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, theft- take/use/ transfer movable ... Released Nov. 20. Nov. 19, Robert Earl Shilson, hold for other agency, contempt of court- fail to pay ord... Released Nov. 20.
Nov. 19, Glen Edward Galatovich, warrant, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, assault- terrorist threats reckless ... stalking- intent to injure. Released Nov. 21. Nov. 19, Robert Stephen Drew, hold for other agency, trafficdriving after revocation. Released Nov. 19. Nov. 19, Thomas Gale Houle, book and release, probable cause, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree. Released Nov. 19. Nov. 19, Howard Lawrence Wanna, book and release, probable cause, criminal sexual conduct- registration of predatory offender. Released Nov. 19. Nov. 20, Elmer Dean Nayquanabe, Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1... Nov. 21, Donald Bradford Eaton, awaiting trial/court,
probable cause, traffic- driver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Nov. 21, Randall Wayne Nickaboine Jr., Pine County warrant, traffic- no MN reg/no license plates, driver’s licensedriving without a...; domestic abuse no contact order - V, violate order for... assault- domestic assault- misd. Nov. 22, Marvin Charles Mcguire II, warrant, Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degreeposs/procure/control su...; hold for other agency, trafficdriver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety.
There have been 1,705 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2015.
WEATHER Date 11/16 11/17 11/18 11/19 11/20 11/21 11/22
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The City of Pine City is accepting applications for employment to work at the city outdoor skating rinks. Employees will work a variety of hours Sunday - Saturday from approximately December 15 - March 1st. Employees must be a minimum of 16 years old and have a current first aid and CPR/AED certifi cation. cation. Duties will include but are not limited to attending warming house, snow removal, and customer service. Applications are available at pinecity.govoffi c ce.com e.com or pineecity.govooffi City Hall located in the Pine Government Center, 315 Main Street S, Suite 100. Return applications to City Hall by 4:30pm, /PWFNCFS .
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D&N Trucking is looking for FT OTR drivers with 2 years verifiable exp., 23 years of age and a satisfactory MVR. We have FL and West runs, 8-10 days out with 3-4 days off; Midwest Runs, 3-4 days out and 2-3 days off and part-time available. Benefits, Paid Vacation, and Bonus available. Please call Chad or Jamie at 763-389-4816 or 800-247-3851. www.dntruck.com
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This position will schedule work cells and/or presses in coordination with multiple functions. 3-5 years exp. preferred. Must be detail oriented and an excellent multitasker. Offers competitive pay and benefits. Submit resumes to: heidi.thomsen@imperialplastics.com or fax to 320-679-6699
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(Children’s Mental Health) Essential Duties: Ability to comprehend complex screening criteria, assess situations based on the criteria, assimilate and process information which is not presented in a concurrent fashion, and to make recommendations for disposition of this information. Prepare various reports, summaries, findings, etc on cases. Consult with psychiatrists, attorneys and others regarding cases. Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in social work, psychology, sociology or closely related field or A bachelor’s degree from an accredited fouryear college or university with a major in any field and one year of experience as a social worker in a public or private social services agency. Also, valid driver’s license and appropriate certification and licensure. Salary: $19.54 (per 2014 contract) Closing Date: December 4, 2015 @ 4:30 pm For complete posting, visit our county website @ www.co.pine.mn.us
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