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Duck hunter drowns in northern Pine County STAFF REPORT EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

The body of a drowned man was recovered from a northern Pine County lake on Oct. 15. The Pine County Sheriff’s Office reports that this past Thursday county dispatchers received a call saying a man had fallen into the water at Oak Lake near Duquette in northeastern Pine County. First responders then thought the

man had fallen out of a boat and was struggling in the water. Pine County deputies along with Kerrick Rescue and Mercy Ambulance were sent to the scene, while the fire departments in Moose Lake and Askov were asked to provide boats to help in the search. Witnesses reported that three men had been out duck hunting in the boat and had returned to the landing afterwards. Two of the men went to retrieve a vehicle to load the boat. Upon their return to the landing they saw the boat

about 200 yards out from the landing running in circles. No one was inside the boat. Members of the Kerrick Rescue squad were first on scene, and were able to use a boat from Oak Lake Campground to start to search for the missing duck hunter. Additional boats from Moose Lake, Askov and the Pine County Sheriff’s Office were also brought in to help with the search. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Rescue Squad was called in to assist with sonar

and under- water camera equipment. At approximately 6:40 p.m. the body of an adult male in his fifties was recovered. The body was recovered from the area where the boat was seen going in circles, in about nine feet of water. The Pine County Sheriff’s Office reports that the man’s body was transported to the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office in Ramsey for an autopsy. The name of the deceased had not been released at press time.

County: HHS costs ﬁnally under control BY HENRY FISCHER • PART 3 IN A SERIES NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

After years of struggling with financial uncertainties, Pine County’s proposed 2016 health and human services budget is designed to get costs under control, based on realistic expectations of revenues and expenses. The Pine County Board plans to infuse an extra $265,409 to balance the HHS budget next year, hopefully ending the practice of deficit spending. “A year ago at this point, we were $880,000 out of whack” in the HHS budget, County Administrator David Minke noted. “We won’t have deficit spending anymore and we may have a fund balance in the future,” he projected. Pine County expects to earmark about $3.5 million, representing about 22 percent of

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Just about ready to join the squad Pine City Firefighter Rick Stolp lets a young future firefighter try on some gear. A crew of kids from the Pine City Early Childhood program stopped by the Pine City Fire Hall for Fire Prevention Week.

‘At no time do we write a check to anybody who lives in Pine County [just because they] woke up this morning.’ Steve Hallan Pine County Commissioner

the county’s property tax levy dollars next year for HHS programs and services. HHS has an annual budget of about $8.2 million, with the balance of those costs paid by state and federal resources. Property taxes are expected to fund about 43 percent of county HHS costs next year. Board Chair Steve Hallan SEE COUNTY, PAGE 16

Bacigalupis retire after 45 years of making heavenly music BY DONNA HEATH NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

After 45 years of providing a music ministry at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pine City, Paul and Teena Bacigalupi are retiring and they

will be missed. Looking back, they recalled how they managed, as a young couple with six small children – plus hosting a foreign exchange student from Brazil and a girl from Northern Ireland – to fulfill this demanding obligation week after week,

year after year, in addition to teaching at the local high school. During that time, Teena also went back to the University of Minnesota to get an additional degree in teaching the hearing impaired. Their love of music has brought joy to many. It all began when Paul was a student

at St. Thomas College in Minneapolis and Teena joined the band there. She sat behind him and the rest is history. They married, became the parents of six children, and music has not only enhanced SEE BACIGALUPI, PAGE 16

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Pine County to offer incentives for new business development BY HENRY FISCHER NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

The Pine County Board is inviting public input on the county’s proposed new Business Subsidy Policy – an effort to promote job creation, expansion of existing businesses, and new business attraction to grow the tax base. A public hearing is scheduled at the board’s regular meeting next week, which starts at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the Pine County Courthouse. A copy of the sixpage Business Subsidy Policy is posted on the county’s website: www.co.pine.mn.us, then click on “Policies for Public Comment.” Economic Development Coordinator Dr. Robert Musgrove said the proposed policy is designed to put the county in a position to be competitive with other counties while providing a clearinghouse on economic development resources within the county. Musgrove and County Administrator David Minke both stressed that it is unlikely that the county would use levy money to pay for business incentives and most likely would utilize foregone revenues from tax abatement districts along with state and federal resources to help businesses succeed. Any business subsidy agreement would need to be approved by the Pine County Board at a public meeting with opportunity for public input. State law also requires a public hearing for any subsidy valued at $25,000 or more. In order to qualify for a subsidy, businesses must comply with a list of 17 different criteria, and

PINE COUNTY BUSINESS SUBSIDY Any subsidy would have to be approved by the Pine County Board of Commissioners at a public meeting. Public hearing would be required for any subsidy over $25,000. Future beneﬁt to Pine County must be estimated to be equal to or greater than the amount of the subsidy. Pay per hour for jobs created by subsidy must be $2 over Minnesota’s minimum wage.

the ultimate benefit to the county must be at least equal to the cost of the business subsidy. For example, the minimum wage threshold for a business that could receive a subsidy must be at least $2 per hour above the prevailing minimum wage in Minnesota (which goes up to $9.50 per hour next year). Commissioner Matt Ludwig likens Musgrove’s position to be a “one stop shop,” knowing what’s going on throughout the county, and can instantly refer prospects to resources and people to help them grow their businesses in Pine County. For example, in a meeting with city officials last month, Pine County Board Chair Steve Hallan said he believes the City of Rock Creek, for example, is “the right spot for the right outfit,” since it contains a large farm for sale that abuts both I-35 and the St. Croix Valley short line railroad. “Rock Creek has done an amazing job with encouraging two- to threeperson businesses,” he added.

Musgrove said the county initially plans to develop a land and building inventory, accompany local officials on business retention and expansion visits, and help Sandstone officials figure out ways to develop the old Pine Medical Center into a business incubator as the new hospital construction gets underway. He believes there is strong potential to attract manufacturing and information technology companies to the county. Commissioner Curt Rossow likewise said he supports the county’s economic development initiative to increase the tax base and per capita income “so we don’t have to struggle with our budget every year.” Commissioner Josh Mohr said he believes Musgrove also may be able to help businesses in transition. He said it’s a shame that the Willow River Mercantile, established in 1901, closed its doors because the owner retired and nobody took over. Rossow, from Willow River, agreed, pointing out that small businesses are leaving the county. “Where do you buy a suit or a pair of shoes in Pine County?” he asked. Hallan acknowledged that the economic development task won’t be easy. “Housing is a huge stumbling block and barrier” for the county, he noted, saying the level of activity and interest generated would be immediate indicators of success. “When we start at zero, we should be able to do something,” Hallan concluded. Ludwig agreed, saying, “When we do nothing, we don’t know what we’re missing.”

Grice named sergeant Chief Deputy Paul Widenstrom (left) and Pine County Sheriff Jeff Nelson (right) congratulate Deputy Scott Grice (center). Grice was sworn in as sergeant on Oct. 5. He is currently working out of the District 2 office in Hinckley.

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Mills announces 2016 Congressional campaign PRESS RELEASE

Stewart Mills (R-Nisswa) has officially kicked off his campaign for U.S. Congress, representing Minnesota’s 8th congressional district. After coming within 3,732 votes of victory in 2014, Mills will continue his fight in the 2016 election. “I’m thrilled to continue the fight to take the commonsense values of 8th District voters to Washington. Every day we see that the status quo is not sustainable and new ideas are badly needed. Obamacare continues to hurt working-class families; too many folks in the 8th District struggle with unemployment, and our mining industries are suffering. In Congress, I will fight fiercely for our priorities and answer only to 8th District voters,” said Mills. “In 2014, I decided it was time to stop talking about the problems facing our country and start doing something to solve

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them. I intend to finish what I started, and look forward to working for the people of the 8th District.” Stewart Mills is a job creator, avid hunter and the sixth generation of his family to live in Minnesota’s 8th congressional district. As a father, husband and business owner, he understands that Minnesota cannot continue with the current representation in Washington DC.

Avoid deer-vehicle crashes this fall

Most deer-vehicle crashes statewide occur from September through January, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The combination of fewer daylight hours with the increased movement of deer due to mating season and hunting season increases the risk of collisions between deer and vehicles. Though most people would expect these crashes to be more likely in rural areas, motorists in urban areas also need to watch out for these dangerous — and sometimes deadly — accidents involving deer. Use these driving tips to help avoid collisions with deer: • See the signs: Deer-crossing signs are posted in high-risk areas. Drive with caution, especially in the posted areas. • Deer often run together: If one deer is near or crossing the road, expect that others may follow. • Danger from dusk to dawn: Watch for deer especially at dawn and after sunset. About 20 percent of these crashes occur in early morning, while more than half occur between 5 p.m. and midnight. • Safety begins behind the wheel: Always wear safety belts and drive at safe, sensible speeds for road conditions. • Never swerve to avoid a deer in the road. Swerving can confuse the deer on where to run. Swerving also can cause a head-on collision with oncoming vehicles, take the vehicle off the roadway into a tree or a ditch and increase the chances of serious injuries. If a vehicle strikes a deer, motorists should report the crash by calling local law enforcement, the sheriff’s department, the Minnesota State Patrol or the Department of Natural Resources.

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OCT. 22 Parent Meeting and Family Fun Night The Title I annual parent meeting will be held on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 6-6:25 p.m. at Pine City Elementary School in Room #159. Supervision will be available for children in grades K-6. Parents and their children grades K-5 are invited to stay after the meeting for an evening of family fun that includes math, art, literature and prizes in the Elementary Media Center at 6:30 p.m. No preregistration is necessary. Call Joanne Blake at 320-629-4244 with any questions.

Ruby’s Pantry The Ruby’s Pantry food distribution is the fourth Thursday of each month at the Armory in Pine City. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. and food distribution will take place Thursday, Oct. 22, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. For information call 651-674-0009 or visit www.rubyspantry.org.

OCT. 23 Operation Community Connect On Friday, Oct. 23 the public is invited to the Operation Community Connect free lunch and resources from noon to 6 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pine City. Those eligible will receive free Lifeline cell phones; bring proof of assistance, as well as MN issued photo I.D. and social security card. Free transportation is available through Arrowhead Transit; call one day prior to the event: 800-862-0175, option 6. For more information contact Jenny Erdmann at Lakes & Pines CAC, Inc.: 320-679-1800, ext. 162.

Wine tasting and Donor Appreciation event

Voyageur Bottle Shop will sponsor a wine tasting in conjunction with Pine Technical & Community College’s Foundation Donor Appreciation event at the North West Company Fur Post, Pine City, at 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23. There will be entertainment, a raffle and more. For tickets or information call 320629-5140.

OCT. 24 ‘Cowboy Music’ at the Museum Mike, Doug and John will perform “Cowboy Music” at the Pine County History Museum in Askov from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24. Supper will be served during intermission. For tickets or additional information call 320-216-7636.

Pine EMS ‘Zombie Poker Crawl’ The public is invited to the Pine EMS fundraiser “Zombie Poker Crawl” starting at Robinson Park, Pine City, with signin at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24. There are seven stops along the 2-mile crawl and “zombie”

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participants will receive a poker card at each. The best 5-card poker hand will win prizes. The crawl ends at 5 p.m. at Pizza Pub with a silent auction and best costume prizes. Visit www. pineems.org for details or discounted preregistration.

IMAGE Art Show opens The annual East Central Regional IMAGE Art Show opens in Braham, 112 Main Ave. S., at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24. The awards ceremony is scheduled for 6 p.m. IMAGE is a celebration of art in Region 7E which is comprised of Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine counties. The show runs through Nov. 6, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information call 320-3962337 or visit www.ecrac.org.

Free NAMI workshop 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 Sandstone at Pine County Health & Human Services Building, 1610 Hwy. 23 N., on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information or to register call 651-645-2948 or go to namihelps.org.

Soup & sandwich luncheon & bake sale The Pine City Senior Center will hold a soup & sandwich luncheon & bake sale on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds help pay for building maintenance and upkeep. For more information call Kathy Haug at 320-629-4709 or Cary Rootkie at 320-629-3414.

North Woods Animals at the Audubon Join the “wild staff” of the Audubon Center in Sandstone for dinner and a chance to meet four live animals native to the north woods on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. Learn about the animals’ adaptations and interactions with their Eastern Deciduos Forest habitat. Reservations are required; call 888-404-7743 or visit audubon-center.org for cost or more information.

Wild Edibles and Crane tours at Crex Meadows Learn to identify, gather, prepare and eat wild edibles at Crex Meadows in Grantsburg, Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Come back at 5 p.m. the same evening to carpool through Crex to watch the Sandhill Cranes fly in from their daytime feeding grounds to roost. For more information, call 715-463-2739 or visit www. crexmeadows.org.

OCT. 25 Montzka piano/violin concert On Sunday, Oct. 25 the public is invited to a piano/violin concert presented by Ben and daughter Natasha Montzka at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pine City, at 2 p.m. Admission is by free-will donation. For more information visit www.pinecountyhistorymuseum.org or call 320-629-2985.

S.A.L. French Toast Breakfast A French Toast Breakfast sponsored by the Sons of the American Legion will be served Sunday, Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Pine City American Legion. French toast, eggs, sausage and beverages are included. Discounted tickets are available in advance at the Legion or from S.A.L. members.

OCT. 27 Annual Chamber banquet The Pine City Chamber of Commerce will host their annual banquet on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at the Pine City American Legion. The Halloween-themed event begins with social hour at 5 p.m. Wear black, orange and white or a Halloween costume! Tickets are available at the C.O.C. office, or register online at pinecitychamber.com.

Pine Gardeners The Pine Gardeners will meet Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 9 a.m. at the Pine City Library to carpool to the Johnsons’ to make a Hypertufa bowl, which looks like stone but weighs less. The bowl becomes a succulent planter, so everyone will receive information about succulents and take two plants home for planting. Bring rubber gloves and the rest of the supplies will be available. Guests are welcome. Email lynquilt@msn.com for more information.

OCT. 27 & 29 Learn to swing and rhumba Learn to dance to swing and rhumba with a free two-hour course at the Braham Event Center on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. as part of East Central Regional Library’s “Chance to Dance” series. Ages 14 and up, both singles and couples are welcome. No registration is necessary. Then, enjoy a live performance by the Holy Rocka Rollaz on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. Call 763-689-7390 or visit www. ecrlib.org for more information.

Rep. Nolan mobile offices Members of U.S. Congressman Rick Nolan’s (MN-8) staff will be available to meet with constituents during “Congress Comes to You” meetings on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at the Park Manor Apartments Senior Dining, 409 Central Drive W. in Braham at 11:30 a.m., followed by two meetings on Thursday,

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Oct. 29 in Hinckley. The first is at 11:30 a.m. at the Hinckley Senior Dining Center, then Hinckley City Hall at 1 p.m. For additional dates/locations visit http://nolan.house.gov/congress-comes-to-you-schedule.

OCT. 28 & 30 Howl-O-Ween at Crex Over 100 pumpkins need to be carved for Howl-O-Ween at Crex Meadows in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. Carving night is Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 6-8 p.m. Pumpkins will be provided. Come back on Friday, Oct. 30 for a fun, family event from 5-8 p.m. including a jack-o-lantern lit hike, crafts, treats and a chance to learn about the superheroes and invasive species found at Crex. For more information, call 715-463-2739; or visit www.crexmeadows.org.

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MEETINGS THURSDAY 10/22 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 10/25 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. MONDAY 10/26 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. Pine City Council: 6:30 p.m., Pine Government Ctr., Pine City Pine City Yellow Ribbon: Pine City American Legion, 7 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

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

WEDNESDAY 10/28 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Pine City Council: 8:30 a.m., Pine Government Ctr., Pine City Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine City VFW Hall AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center

Medicare one-on-one

Oct. 26 - 30

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

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

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

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Monday: Chicken wild rice casserole, candied sweet potatoes, zucchini sticks with ranch dip, wheat dinner roll, sliced pears Tuesday: Ham & cheese sandwich, creamy vegetable soup, fruit cocktail, chocolate pudding Wednesday: Roast turkey, whipped potatoes with gravy, country trio, wheat bread, jello poke cake Thursday: BBQ pork on a bun, o’brien potatoes, broccoli raisin salad, chocolate chip cookie Friday: Tuna casserole, green beans, garden salad, wheat dinner roll, frosted spice bar Cost is $4.00 for people over 60 and $7.50 for under 60. No preregistration needed, except for special events. Call the Pine City Senior Center at 320-629-3024 between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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The rise and fall of hats Ladies’ hats have not been in style for many years, but I remember the day when a woman would not have appeared in church or at an important function without a proper hat on her head. There were large and small brimmed hats, colorful and somber-looking hats, straw and felt hats, veiled and feathered hats, tams and berets. Years ago, a new outfit was not complete without the addition of a hat. I rememMemories complementary ber my mother and I would go to the Lahodny Millinery Shop of in Pine City every Easter to buy Pine City a new hat for church on Sunday. Sometimes it was hard to Mary decide on one since there were so many choices. Andersen Stocking caps were very popular when I was a girl. They covered my ears and were perfect for our Minnesota winters. Today stocking caps are styled somewhat differently and are quite popular with both the young and older generations. Bandannas and kerchiefs were often worn during cold and windy days. They were colorful, practical and easy to take along when needMost people who donate a motor ed. Shortly after arriving in Sweden in Decemvehicle to charity are interested ber 1945, I put on one of my nicest kerchiefs for both in benefiting a worthwhile a walk on a cold and snowy day with my sooncharitable purpose and receiving to-be husband. Sometime later, my next door a tax deduction. Not all charitable Swedish neighbor told me that only peasants vehicle donations wear kerchiefs. She said that in Sweden ladies programs are wear hats. After that conversation, I kept my alike, however. nice kerchiefs in the dresser drawer. Charities typiDuring my years in Stockholm, it was customcally do one of two ary for grieving women to wear black clothing things with a vehias well as a black hat with veiling that extendcle donation: ed to the waist. The grieving period lasted for • First, a charseveral weeks. As time passed, the veiling was ity may use the gradually shortened until it eventually covered Lori Swanson donated vehicle only the face. Attorney in its charitable I still have two hats purchased during a trip to program or disParis in the early 1960s. We were living in The General tribute the vehicle Hague at the time. Hats were always worn at the Lori to needy individmany receptions and cocktail parties we attenduals. For examed, so I was happy to have two new ones. Today Swanson ple, a charity may they remain in boxes on a shelf in my closet. use your vehicle While living in Pine City, I joined the newto teach disadvantaged individuly-formed Red Hatters Club which was open to als how to repair cars or to deliver women over 50 years of age. The primary purgroceries to senior citizens. It may pose was to foster social interaction and bondalso give or sell your car at a steep ing among women. We wore red hats and the discount to an economically disadcolor purple when we met for luncheons or dinvantaged person. ners either in or out of town. I remember it as • Second, the charity may sell being a lot of fun. Heads naturally turned when your donated vehicle to the public we entered a restaurant. We Red Hatters were or a junkyard and use the proceeds a colorful group. The Red Hat Society was origfrom the sale to fund its charitable inally founded in 1998. By 2011, there were over programs. 40,000 chapters in the United States and 30 other Some charities operate their own countries. car donation programs. Other charIn my opinion, the onset of the fashionable ities, however, use for-profit fundbouffant hair style was the death of hats. Most raising companies to solicit vehicle women did not prefer to have their well-teased donations and sell or scrap your velocks crushed by a hat. Today I sometimes see hicle. In these instances, typically hats being featured in stores and in fashion only a portion of the sales price is which makes me think they may gradually be going to charity and the remainder making a comeback. is kept by the for-profit fundraising I realize hats are no longer the “in thing,” but company as a fee or commission. I do enjoy wearing a hat on occasion.

Take care when donating a vehicle to charity Under Minnesota law, a fundraising company is supposed to disclose its name and that the solicitation is being conducted by a fundraising company. If it does not, ask the person you are speaking with if they work for the charity or if they work for a fundraising company. In other cases, one charity may solicit vehicle donations and pay a portion of the proceeds to another charity. Here too, it is important to determine how much money actually goes to the charitable purpose. Before you donate, ask the charity or fundraising company how it will use your donated vehicle. Will it auction off your car to the public or sell it to a scrapyard? Will it give your vehicle for free or at a nominal cost to a needy person? Will it keep your vehicle and use it to carry out the charity’s mission? Ask about the mission of the charity, what services are provided by the charity, and what people are helped by the charity. It is usually best to donate to organizations you know. Some charities that advertise heavily may use your donation for purposes which would surprise you. HOW MUCH WILL GO TO CHARITY? If a fundraising company is involved, then a portion—often a significant amount—of your donation will be paid to the fundraising company. With some fundraiser-operated programs, as much as 80 percent of your donation may be consumed by fundraising and overhead costs, while just 20 percent goes to the

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charity. You can check the accuracy of what the fundraising company tells you by calling the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office at 651-296-3353 or 800-657-3787. Fundraising companies must file reports that show what percentage of funds went to charity vs. costs/overhead. To make sure the maximum amount of your donation is going to a charitable purpose you support, consider donating to a charity with which you are personally familiar. Do your due diligence on any charity before you donate. An organization called GuideStar makes copies of the federal tax returns filed by charities—called the IRS Form 990—available over the Internet. You may view a charity’s IRS Form 990 at the GuideStar website at: www.guidestar.org. The Form 990 will show you how much a charity receives each year in donations and how much it spends on overhead and other expenses. Some charities claim that donations are “100 percent tax deductible.” It is important to remember that only taxpayers who file itemized tax returns may deduct their vehicle donation. On average, only 30 percent of taxpayers file itemized tax returns. This means that the other 70 percent of Americans who do not file itemized tax returns may not deduct a vehicle donation. The Attorney General’s website, www.ag.state.mn.us, has more information on the amount you may deduct on your taxes when you donate a vehicle to charity. are not guaranteed publication. Staff reserves the right to refrain from printing a letter. Anonymous letters will not be printed. Letters may be emailed to: editor@pinecitymn.com no later than 5 p.m. Monday the week of publication. The Pioneer welcomes readers’ suggestions for news stories as well as their comments on stories that have been printed. News releases should be typed and include appropriate contact information. They will be printed as space permits in the ﬁrst issue possible. There are no guarantees that news releases will run.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Remembering R b i g Pi Pine City’s Cit ’ movie i th theater t To the Editor: The place to go was the “Family Theater,” owned and operated by Walter Schwartzwald in the 50s. What was so convenient was that the theater was located right downtown on the courthouse block. The listings of the movies were on the front wall outside. The movies filled us up with places where we would never go. As a young girl, the school let us out to go as a group to see the famous movie “Gone with the Wind” with good-looking Rhett Butler and beautiful Scarlett O’Hara. She literally pulled the drapes off from the window to have a seamstress sew her a gorgeous red velvet dress to wear to the elaborate, elegant ball. Then there was the movie “Giant” with main star James Dean. He was a roughneck, shaggy-haired guy with a long cigarette hanging from his mouth. He was mad at the world, especially his dad. It was about the Texas oil wells and the ups and downs of being rich. After Walt Schwartzwald left, Francis Gross took over the theater and later the outdoor theater by the 4-way stop on Highway 70 and Highway 61. The outdoor theater was an experience to remember. There was a person in a small building as you came in to sell you tickets. You pulled into a row of choice and parked next to the post with the speaker attached. The main building is where they sold popcorn, beverages and candy and a restroom was available. The big screen was awesome to watch on a warm summer night. For many it was romantic to snuggle up to your sweetie and watch the movie. Days to be remembered and not forgotten. Darlene Armstrong Pine City

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To the Editor: It’s not always easy to tell at the start of a relationship if it will become abusive. Many abusive partners seem like a dream come true in the early stages of a relationship. “Red flags” to consider when beginning a relationship are: Is the relationship moving too fast? Many abusers want to rush into a full blown relationship (moving in together, wanting to get married right away) before really getting to know one another. Are they extremely jealous of other relationships in your life? Do they want to control who you spend time with and what you do? Do they have abrupt, unexplainable mood changes? Do

angry threaten they break objects when they become angry, violence, call you names or blame you for their anger? Do they use force during arguments or have a history of being abusive to other partners? While domestic violence doesn’t look the same in every relationship, the one thing that all abusive relationships have in common is that the abusive partner does many different kinds of things to have more power and control over their partners. Over time, the abusive behaviors will intensify including: taking your money or refusing to give you money for expenses; looking at you or acting in ways that scare you; preventing you from making your own decisions; telling you that you are a bad parent or threatening to harm or take away your children; destroying your property or threatening to hurt or kill your pets; intimidating you with guns, knives or other weapons; pressuring you to have sex when you don’t want to or do things sexually you’re not comfortable with; or pressuring you to use drugs or alcohol. If you or a loved one is experiencing one or more of these signs, you are not alone, we’re here to help. For assistance in Pine or Kanabec County call 320-3847113. In Carlton County call 218-499-8088. Phones are answered 24/7/365. All services are free and confidential. Lisa Lilja, director WINDOW Victim Services

Enjoy each season To the Editor: Each year I am amazed at the color variety of the trees in this area. Just driving a few miles from town in any direction, you notice this amazing spectacle. I have my favorite trees from times past and saw a moderate delight but a new region was ablaze with red, yellow and orange. How special is this very short time of the year. Enjoy and treasure it. I have come to realize that the seasons change so fast that every two to three weeks the weather conditions are not the same. If I put off our next outing and say we will do it another day, by the time we get around to finally doing it we missed the perfect opportunity because our weather is always in continuous motion. We missed our chance. So no matter what the season, if you would like to do something, don’t put it off. Just do it as soon as you can, or else it is always too late. The weather has changed and that perfect time is gone. Dale Kuzel Pine City

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My question is related to the blocking of rear Q: license plates and the taillights on vehicles equipped with rear mount bicycle racks, and also

the large platforms that mount into a receiver hitch and often contain large coolers. Is it legal to block the rear of the vehicle and the license plate? Yesterday I was behind a van that had two kayaks strapped to the rear platform and the taillights were completely blocked so the drivers behind would have no idea when the vehicle was braking. I was once pulled over for snow obstructing my rear plate during a blizzard so I find it odd that more and more cars have their plates obstructed with the carriers mounted on the rear of their vehicles.

If any part of the taillight or license plate is A: blocked by a bike, carrier or any other object, it is illegal and you may get stopped and possibly cit-

ed for it. Vehicles built after 1960 must have two red tail lights that are plainly visible at 500 feet to the rear and on the same plain. This is a safety issue as other vehicles can’t see the taillights, and it could cause a rear end crash. My advice is to make sure that your license plate and taillights are visible at all times. Find other options on where to place bigger objects on or in a vehicle so the rear taillights and license plate can be seen. Not being able to see the taillights is not the only potential danger when behind another vehicle — so is an unsecured load. As I write this article, I am parked behind a pickup truck and trailer where an ATV had come off of the trailer on Interstate 35. Fortunately, the ATV was moved out of the lane and onto the shoulder so it wouldn’t get hit by oncoming traffic. This is a very dangerous situation that could be avoided. Please make sure that all of your cargo is secured so incidents like this don’t happen. Double check the tie-down straps and keep an eye on your trailer and cargo. In the event that any item comes off a vehicle while in motion, the driver can be cited for unsecured load, and could be liable for any civil actions that result in property damage or injury to other motorists that are trying to avoid and/or strike the unsecured item. Send questions to Sgt. Neil Dickenson – Minnesota State Patrol at 1131 Mesaba Ave., Duluth, MN 55811 or neil.dickenson@state.mn.us. t

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The boys better get busy – the wolf bounty is good 10 Years Ago, 2005 The Pine County Board is taking a position on the proposed race track on whether they think this track is good or they think it is bad. They are charged with determining if it has significant environmental impact. Pine County employees may soon be required to abide by a dress and appearance policy. Last year for the first time at Pine Technical College students were able to take classes toward an Associate of Arts degree through a partnership with Mesabi Range Community and Technical College. This year, about 50 students are enrolled in the program that Pine Tech President Robert Years Musgrove describes as a “wonderful Ago way to provide access to area students seeking an AA degree.” Donna One of thousands of area residents who attended the Wheel of Fortune Heath contest search at Grand Casino Hinckley on Oct. 9, Darlene Armstrong, Pine City, was happy just to get a seat in the third session. Wheel hosts Vanna White and Pat Sajak weren’t there, but Darlene said they had beautiful impersonators drawing names out of a barrel. Five people were chosen to be on stage. Tennis champs Lindsey Erickson, Jenna Olson and Megan Carlson will take their talents to the state tournament, having captured the Section 7A titles in singles and doubles. They are also tennis Athletes of the Week. Student Achievers of the Week are tenth grader Brekka Gay, daughter of Neal and Diana Gay, and kindergartener Kelly Saumer, daughter of Joe and Lynn Saumer. Both of them are the kind of students teachers wish they had more of.

25 Years Ago, 1990 Actor Michael Pool, who plays Wade Coleman in the soap opera “One Life to Live,” recently came to Pine City with his wife, Tracy, for a visit with her parents, Cross Lake residents Mary and Ernie Elizondo. An affable, regular sort of guy, Pool says he never set acting as one of his goals in life. Daylight Savings Time officially ends on Sunday, Oct. 28 at 2 a.m. Turn your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night to avoid beating everyone to church. Tom and Angie Foster, owners of the Outdoorsman in Pine City, have purchased the old Spies Supervalu building and will move their operation into it in the near future. She likes to work on bears the best, but taxidermist Shirley Ouverson can do a professional job on any animal. She learned her craft at Pine Technical College and finds it fits well with her artistic ability. Taxidermy preserves that trophy and the many memories that go with it. Pictured in her trophy room at the Ouverson home, Shirley displays examples of her work. She’s part of a family of avid sportsmen so her skill comes in handy when they bring home their prize game animals. The Pine City High School Class of 1945 met at the

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Rocking around the clock Judy (Sommers) Adams and Linda (Montgomery) Odegaard cut a rug in a crowd of their peers at a Pine City school dance. This and other historical photos are now on display at the Pine City Pioneer office. Stroll by anytime during business hours to catch a glimpse of the past. Photos change from time to time – the current focus is on sports and school events.

Pine City Country Club for its 24 year class reunion. Pine City Coach John Eberhart was recognized by tennis professionals when he was named Northwestern Sectional Pro Tennis Association Coach of the Year. Jeff Haugrud, president of the Rock Creek Lions Club, received the 100 percent President’s Award and the President’s Plaque for 1989-90 at a special club meeting, including a visit from past District Governor Earling Olson, a member of the Rock Creek Club.

50 Years Ago, 1965 Father Francis P. Pitka, OSC, a native son of the Pine City area, began his return trip to the Asmat Missions in Irian Barat, Indonesia. Spec. 4 David Stoffel, United States Army, left on Wednesday for duties at Santa Domingo after a ten day furlough at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Stoffel. Roy Carl ran over a large wolf early Saturday evening on the Cedar Lake Road north of Beroun near the Esther Bogren farm. “Black Cat Bargains” at Pine City Mercantile (because we laid a pumpkin when we bought this merchandise it’s haunting us”) included: spooky gowns – you’ll look like a witch in one, for $1.19; little girls’ long stockings, ugly tan (make her wear ‘em) for 23 cents a pair; boys’ winter caps, horrid colors, but they’re warm for 88 cents; and men’s dress slacks – like to live in the past? These slacks have wide legs and are pleated for $3.98.

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Mrs. Eric Hinze picked two quarts of strawberries in her garden last Sunday. That should be some kind of a record for this time of the year. Jess Ingram has been appointed captain of the Pine City defense company and will receive his commission within a few days. Dickie Daniels, son of Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Daniels, broke his arm Tuesday. He has just recovered from a broken leg. Mr. and Mrs. William Kryzer were very pleasantly surprised by a party on their 25th wedding anniversary.

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Strohkirch Bros. store and the creamery at Beroun were entered by burglars shortly after midnight Monday and several things taken in each place. No clues have been discovered to lead to the capture of the ones who committed the deed. The “get acquainted” social given by the Presbyterian Ladies Aid for the teachers proved one of the pleasantest social gatherings held here for some time and the ladies are entitled to general credit for their work. Sheep owners in this part of the county report the loss of sheep by wolves, generally supposed, as they have been heard several times. The boys better get busy. The bounty on wolves is worthwhile.

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Battle against aquatic invaders continues in Pine County BY HENRY FISCHER NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Now that boating season is coming to a close, this would be a good time to check watercraft, docks and lifts for signs of aquatic invasive species (AIS) and report sightings to Pine County, area lake associations, and the Minnesota DNR. While infestations of Eurasian water milfoil and curly leaf pondweed have been spotted in this area, no signs of zebra mussels, bighead carp or rusty crayfish have been reported just yet. Pine County land services staff, together with area lake associations have been working together cooperatively all summer long to educate boaters and watercraft operators about how to identify AIS and how to prevent their spread to other bodies of water. Watercraft inspectors Juanita Decker and Bob Sunstrom have worked a lot at both boat launches at Pokegama Lake and have ‘floated’ to other boat launches in the southern part of the county like the public boat landing across from Voyageur Park Angelique Edgerton in Pine City, funded St. Croix River Association by a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources grant to Pine County that extends to 2017. “The majority are good people and they love what we do out there,” Sunstrom said, referring to boaters who stop for a moment to learn about AIS and what to look for as they examine their boats, jet-skis and trailers. The State of Minnesota requires that boats being transported must have their drain plugs removed; Wisconsin does not. Pine County is fortunate to have two AIS decontamination units, one permanently stationed at the north end of Pokegama Lake at Woischke’s Resort, and the other located at Sturgeon Lake in northern Pine County. The State of Wisconsin has three units available throughout the entire state; the closest is based at Spooner. Phil Hunsicker, Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Planner for the Minnesota DNR stationed in Brainerd, asserted that invasive species are spread by boaters – not by migratory waterfowl. “There is no verified

‘The outdoor opportunities for hundreds of thousands of paddlers, boaters, anglers, birders, wildlife watchers, photographers, waterfowl and wildlife hunters and others who recreate in the St. Croix River Basin depends on the health of the St. Croix River system.’

scientific evidence that migratory waterfowl are spreading AIS,” he stressed. The simple answer, he said, is, “‘no human activity – no invasive species’.” Rich Ryzenka, a DNR specialist based in Grand Rapids, encourages lake associations to conduct lakewide surveys to identify the extent of AIS. This would involve taking a photo of the particular species, noting the GPS location on a map, saving a specimen, and sending the information to the DNR. Grants may be available to help defray the cost of conducting surveys, he noted. Local efforts to treat lake weeds have had good success, but at a hefty cost. Sand Lake and Sturgeon Lake in northern Pine County were successfully treated with the herbicide 2,4D in an effort to eradicate curly leaf pondweed, at a cost of about $468 per acre. In addition to the local education initiative, the St. Croix River Association has developed a draft strategic plan that outlines steps to prevent, contain, and control aquatic invasive species throughout the watershed, which extends from Moose Lake eastward to Cable, Wisconsin and south all the way to Prescott, Wisconsin. The plan is funded by the Wisconsin DNR. Angelique Edgerton, who works as an Invasive Species Coordinator for the St. Croix River Association, spearheads the association’s public education efforts and coordinates the development of its aquatic invasive species strategic plan. “The outdoor opportunities for hundreds of thousands of paddlers, boaters, anglers, birders, wildlife watchers, photographers, waterfowl and wildlife hunters and others who recreate in the St. Croix River Basin depends on the health of the St. Croix River system and its diversity of native species and ecosystems,” Edgerton said, pointing out that entire communities along the river depend on recreation and the regional economy relies heavily on the condition of the river. Some 670,000 visitors spent $27 million in the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway in 2014, supporting 430 jobs, she noted. Edgerton noted that 90 pound jumping silver carp, for example, would make boating hazardous while spiny water fleas could clog boat motor water intakes and deplete native fisheries. However, scenarios like these can be prevented by working together to contain and control AIS. The association’s AIS plan recommends actively working to prevent the introduction and dispersal of AIS into St. Croix River water bodies, research and monitoring to identify threats, along with control and eradication to prevent AIS from spreading. A final draft of the AIS Strategic Plan is out for public review and is open for public comment until Oct. 31. To learn more about the St. Croix River Aquatic Invasive Species plan, visit https://stcroixriverassociation. org/invasive-species/ or contact Edgerton at 715-483-3300 or email: angeliquee@scramail. com.

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Water main break shuts down school for the day Parents of Pine City High School students were informed on the morning of Oct. 19 that school would be closed due to a water pipe break at the corner of Main Street and Hurley Avenue, shutting off water to the school. Workers tore up the street and dug deep underground, finally finding the pipe – and the hole in it causing the issues. The pipe was patched and water flowing again by the afternoon, and school was back in session the next day.

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FALL CAR CARE SAFE WAYS TO TAKE PETS ON THE ROAD To those who feel a vacation isn’t complete unless the family pet comes along, you’re not alone. The U.S. Travel Association says that 49 percent of Americans feel the pet is just another member of the family and 18 percent of U.S. travelers plan to take their pets along the next time they travel. Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United States have softened laws regarding international travel with a companion animal. With the Pet Passport Scheme, or PETS, individuals may travel freely with their pets to member countries on approved carriers. Some procedures include certification of rabies vaccination and the animal’s microchip or tattoo number. Car trips are common forms of travel with a companion animal in tow. While many pets are easygoing, there are some who are unaccustomed to traveling with their owners and may even balk at riding along. Acclimating and protecting your pet for travel will require a little patience and some pointers.

Secure the pet Just as you would buckle up when entering the car, so should you buckle up a pet. It is important to ensure the animal is not a moving target around the car should an accident occur. Not only could you risk injury to the pet, but you also risk injury to yourself if the animal becomes a projectile. Even if an accident does not occur, a jittery pet, or one who is content to jump from back seat into the front, could prove a distraction while driving. He or she could also bump into the gear shift or get stuck under the gas or brake pedal. It is much better to keep the pet secured Pets may travel in a well-ventilated carrier. Larger dogs may need to be belted into the car with a special dog harness. There are also barrier screens and gates that can be installed, typically in SUVs, to restrict the pet.

Acclimation Some pets just do not enjoy being placed in a carrier or riding in a car. They may need some coaxing and practice to become comfortable if a trip is planned. The ASPCA suggests getting the pet used to a longer trip by taking a series of short trips first

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Dragon girls tennis squad takes aim at playoffs BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

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In the Dragons’ only match of the week (against Rush City), they came out ﬁring on all cylinders.

Dragons take ﬁrst set, ultimately fall to Rush City

On Tuesday, Oct. 13 the Dragons girls tennis team competed in the Individual 7A Sub-Section Tournament in Mora. Pine City’s athletes performed at a high level and postseason expectations are on the rise. In singles play, the #1 seed was 2014 State Participant Natalie Cahill, who posted an impressive 3-0 record on the day. Cahill has her sights set on a return trip to State and seems to be peaking at the right time. “Her game has jumped to a different level the last couple weeks,” coach Rick Engelstad said of the junior. “She is hitting with a ton of confidence.” Cahill earned the #1 seed in the southern region of the Individual Section Tournament on Tuesday, Oct. 20. At sub-sections, another highlight included the play of

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Where/When: In Pine City on Monday, Oct. 12 What happened: In the Dragons’ only match of the week, they came out firing on all cylinders. Pine City looked strong, passed the ball well, and played great at the net while taking the first game from the Tigers. Unfortunately, Rush City rallied and took three straight after that opening game. Quote from Coach: “I told the kids,” said head coach Devin Geisler, “aside from the last game, you guys were in it. You played good, you played hard, and you played against a very good team. We still have to play it all the

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way through and not lose focus.” What it means: Pine City had just one match last week and had a 7-14 record after the loss.

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Result: Pine City lost to Annandale 42-7 Where/When: At Annandale on Wednesday, Oct. 14 What happened: Facing a very talented and tough Cardinals squad, the Dragons were overwhelmed early. Pine City found itself down multiple scores after one quarter and was only able to muster a single touchdown in the contest, a run from senior Sully Schmidt. Missing a few key players due to injury and illness, the Dragons struggled to find any rhythm offensively. One bright spot was the play of sophomore Jake Lunceford, who finished the night with 106 yards rushing on 11 carries. Outside of Lunceford, the rest of the team combined for 63 yards of of-

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#2 seed Gracie LeBrun, who finished second, going 2-1 and losing to Cahill in the finals. “This young lady has really picked up her game this year and I am so happy that she earned this,” said Engelstad. “She really worked at it this summer.” In doubles play, Raven Rarick and Lydia Adams went 2-1 and finished as runners-up. The tandem of Caitlyn Furber and McKenzie Kloeckl came in seeded seventh but went 3-1 on the day and finished in third place. The team portion of postseason play kicked in to high gear at the Section 7A Tournament on Monday, Oct. 19, but unfortunately the Dragons were beaten 6-1 by Virginia. Singles play was scheduled for the following day. Full coverage of both events in next week’s edition of the Pioneer.

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fense. Quote from Coach: “Annandale was a very good team,” said Dragons head coach Jared Polzine. “I thought our guys improved throughout the year. Towards the end of the season our offense was moving the ball well against some pretty good defenses. The new district proved to be very challenging for us. If we are going to compete in this district in the future, we are going to have to make ourselves better athletes.” What it means: Pine City finished the 2015 season with a record of 0-9. Up next: Polzine will have some tough decisions to make in the offseason as everything must be reexamined. The Dragons will need a much different look in 2016 to avoid a similar fate.

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The Dragons looked strong at the Cambridge Invitational, with the girls team taking ﬁrst place. Next up is competition for Great River Conference honors on Oct. 22 at home.

Cross-country teams still running strong BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Cross-country runners from Pine City looked strong once again as the team ran on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at the “Last Chance” Invitational in Cambridge. Pine City’s girls team is ranked #8 in the state for the third week in a row and won this event with a total of 56 points. Pine City’s boys placed fifth out of six teams but faced some stiff competition. “I thought we had a good showing overall at our last regular season meet,” said head coach Jared Clementson. In the girls event, four of the six teams competing were Class AA schools, one class larger than the Dragons. The standings were razor thin in the Dragons’ favor with Pine City finishing five points in front of Buffalo, 11 points ahead of Mora, and 17 points ahead of Cambridge. Allison Gusk took over as the Dragons’ top runner, placing seventh in her best time of 21:04. Alaina Steele (21:30) and Ashli Webster (21:35) were also in the top 10. Marin Foss (21:55) and Grace Langmade (21:58) were the Dragons’ last two scorers in 14th and 16th. Makayla Butenhoff (23:08) and Grace Grubbs (23:13) rounded out the varsity squad.

Alexis Thieman (23:28) won the girls JV race with her sister Aaleaha Thieman (24:00) placing 3rd. The boys team finished with a total of 130 points, while Mora’s nationally ranked boys won with 23 points. “Most of our boys had a better race than at Becker,” said Clementson, “but we were outmatched with the strong competition.” Noah Adams was again Pine City’s top finisher, coming in 11th with a time of 18:08. Adams narrowly missed State last year and is focused on getting there now as a senior. “Noah ran a tough race and is in great shape to do well in the upcoming Conference and Section meets,” said Clementson. Eli Grubbs (18:59) and Tommy Ryan (19:06) placed 26th and 30th respectively. Andrew Clementson (19:23), Riley Palmer (19:37) and Remington Steele (19:58) all finished under 20 minutes with Sasha Whim (20:02) close behind. The postseason begins with the Great River Conference meet on Thursday, Oct. 22 at Pine City Country Club starting at 3:30 p.m. The girls varsity race starts at 4:20 p.m. and the boys varsity race starts at 5:05 p.m. Pine City’s girls have

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Bike route shifts to 4th Street, new basketball court planned BY HENRY FISCHER NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

The Pine City Council has approved shifting the existing bicycle route from 7th Street SW over to 4th Street SE in an effort to extend the Twin Cities-to-Twin Ports Trail northward from its terminus at Johnson Avenue SE and the Pine Technical & Community College campus to the edge of the downtown area at 5th Avenue SE. The move effectively decommissions the old bike route that extends along 7th Street SW from the Pine City Civic Center to the edge of the Pine City Elementary School property. City staff noted that when that street was reconstructed in 2007, it was not designed to handle bike traffic at all, and the existing signs are faded. The new route would be a natural extension of the Twin Cities-to-Twin Ports Trail and would be consistent with the terms of a $1,000 grant the city received from Partners in Healthy Living. The council also approved plans to construct a half-court basketball area at Westside Park, near the city beach. Parks & Rec-

reation Supervisor Lara Smetana said the city received $4,500 in grants to help defray the cost of the $7,900 project. K&K Concrete offered to donate time and equipment, augmented by city public works staff time, to pour the slab, paint the markings and install the hoops. The city will contribute $3,400 for the project and it is hoped that it could be expanded to a full court in the future. An existing swing set would be moved to another city park, most likely Voyageur Park. In his monthly report, Pine County Sheriff’s Deputy Tom Nygard noted an uptick in vulnerable adult abuse cases, 12 thefts-mostly at Wal-Mart, and three individuals were arrested and charged with possession of meth and drug paraphernalia on the south side of town last month. Council Member Brian Scholin, an avid bike enthusiast, asked Nygard to investigate people driving their vehicles on bike trails in the city. In other action, the Pine City Council: APPROVED replacement of lights on cooler doors at the Voyageur Bottle Shop at a cost of up to $5,000. Liquor Operations Manager Lara Smetana said the city also will apply

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Pine City High School students got a chance to learn about memory, addiction, and the uses and abuses of drugs at the 51st annual Nobel Conference on Oct. 6 and 7. The group of juniors and seniors headed out early Tuesday morning and drove all the way down to Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, where the conference was to be held. Once there, the students got to attend lectures by several award winning scientists, including nobel laureate Eric Kandel. This year’s topic was, “Addiction: Exploring the Science and Experience of an Equal Opportunity Condition.” The topics of the lectures ranged from how memory worked, to the difference between willing and unwilling addicts. The conference included speakers and panelists from neuroscience, psychology, sociology, medicine and more. Research was presented to address questions like; What does it mean to be addicted? Is addiction just a condition of the brain and how is it affected? Is addiction a psychological and sociological issue? What are the options for treatment and how do all of these factors influence public policy? Student were able to evaluate data and methods from various complex research studies which span the scope of view-

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their lives but the lives of all who have benefited from their talents. “When we first began providing music for church services not everyone thought that guitars and other musical instruments were proper in a religious setting,” Paul recalled. But, when they heard the joyful music they loved it. The first thing Paul and Teena did was organize a youth group that sang with them. “Our goal was to get the people to sing along and we played in a key that was easy for everyone to join in,” Teena said. “We wanted them to sing like the Lutherans do. We wanted to sound like a heavenly chorus.” And they did. Providing a music ministry is time consuming. It involves more than showing up on Sunday and playing.

“We’d always go through the readings for the service and choose music that is compatible with the homily,” Paul noted. “Our ministry has brought us joy as well as comfort,” Teena said. “We’ve been part of so many special moments in people’s lives. That happens when you provide the music for weddings, baptisms and funerals.” The musicians from Our Redeemer Lutheran, Zion Lutheran, Journey North Church and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church joined to perform two concerts and the money raised went to the local homeless shelter. It was a successful fundraiser. Did any of the Bacigalupi children follow their parents in musical careers? “All of them enjoy music,” Paul said. “We didn’t

try to steer them into music and encouraged them to make their own choices. Only one, Daniel, who lives in Nashville, Tennessee is a recording engineer. All of them are married and we have nine grandchildren, eight boys and one girl.” Although Paul and Teena are retiring from their regular music ministry, Paul will continue to teach guitar lessons, repair band instruments, and tune pianos, and they will both continue to participate in other church activities as they have in the past. “Our fellow musicians also deserve a huge thank you as they share their talent at all of the Masses each weekend,” the couple said. “Theirs has been a faithful journey for many years and we are delighted to have been in such wonderful musical company.”

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took issue with the perception that the county is doling out money to deadbeats. “At no time do we write a check to anybody who lives in Pine County (just because they) woke up this morning,” Hallan said. “Pine County is an agent for the state,” Hallan stressed, “administering federal programs that flow through the state.” Pine County’s HHS income maintenance staff matches individuals to 10 primary programs -- each with its own requirements and eligibility guidelines. They range from emergency assistance and food support to group residential housing, work programs, and medical assistance programs. “We are still a poor county,” Hallan pointed out, referring to the number of people -- mostly single mothers with small children and the elderly -- who qualify for health and human services programs. Of the 78 HHS employees, about 33 work in the income maintenance area while another 33 oversee social services programs that address adult and child protection, mental health, disability services, foster care and child care licensing and child welfare. Health & Human Services Director Becky Foss reported that last year, some 8,774 people in Pine County -- nearly 30 percent of the county’s population -were enrolled in the various “income maintenance” programs administered by the county. That number is about 1,000 fewer than the year before, partly

due to changes in programs and health care. For example, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) limits food stamp benefits to able-bodied individuals between the ages of 18 and 50 without children to just three months. The amount available is based on income, expenses and the number of people in the household. Some 3,057 people in Pine County received SNAP benefits last year, about 400 fewer than the year before. Electronic benefit (EBT) cards are not intended to meet all of the cardholder’s food budget needs. Benefits can be spent like cash in most food stores or some farmers’ markets and can be used to buy food items, along with plants and seeds to grow food to eat. They cannot be used to buy paper products, personal hygiene items, alcohol and tobacco, vitamins, medications, pet foods, and deli items. Foss also pointed out that when people talk about “welfare” or the “welfareto-work” program, they are referring to the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP). “This program area is for parents who have children or are pregnant. This is usually the program area that causes the most controversy among the public” because cash benefits are issued to participants, she noted. At the end of last year, some 369 people were enrolled in this program. Benefits are available for up to five years, but individuals must meet specific requirements or they could face benefit cuts. “About 72 percent of the individuals served by MFIP are children, and about

one-third of the children are five years of age or younger,” Foss pointed out. Some seven percent of adults who have received MFIP benefits have reached the five-year limit. “It is also important to highlight that it is the expectation for participants in both MFIP and the Diversionary Work Program to locate and gain employment,” she said. Foss said she understands the public perception that people may try to “game” the system in an effort to avoid getting a job. She acknowledged that there may be a small percentage of people who have tried to defraud the system, and it is likely that an even smaller number of those individuals have succeeded in the past. However, “at Pine County Health and Human Services, we have two very good and very active fraud investigators,” Foss pointed out. “If, at any point, one of our employees believes that fraud may be occurring in their program areas, a referral to the fraud investigators can be made and those allegations will be investigated.” Pine County HHS staff continually re-evaluates individuals to determine whether they are still financially eligible to participate in these programs. One change that could have a big impact is that individuals who have been receiving medical assistance from UCare will need to switch over to Health Partners or Blue Plus effective Jan. 1, 2016, since UCare will no longer be an option for Pine County enrollees, Foss pointed out. Keeping up with constantly changing state and federal requirements is

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an on-going task for Pine County HHS staff. Two additional child protection social workers, funded by the state, were recently hired to help meet new state requirements, but Foss noted that more work needs to be done to equalize caseload size with supervisor to staff ratios. “We are also in the process of hiring a social worker for the adult and disability unit so that we can effectively and efficiently serve our clientele,” she added. Of special note, Foss stressed that child and vulnerable adult protection do not exist in a vacuum, so Pine County HHS staff is working more closely than ever with other county departments like the sheriff’s office, county attorney’s office and probation, along with the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. One area of continuous focus is the county’s out-of-home placement budget. At present those year-to-date costs are running nearly a half million dollars under budget, but that situation could change at any time because in-patient housing for troubled youths, for example, can be big-ticket budget busters. “We would not be successful in any program development or delivery without assistance from these key stakeholders,” Foss asserted. “HHS greatly appreciates the work that they do and looks forward to building stronger relationships with them. We also look forward to forming stronger and new relationships with more providers in the community,” on programs like restorative justice and public health initiatives.

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City staff may reorganize in wake of wage study BY HENRY FISCHER NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Pine City officials are taking advantage of opportunities to reorganize staffing in the wake of the city’s new wage study. Following the retirements of Assistant City Administrator Chris Bloomquist and Treasurer Sue Smetana, the City Council decided to take a step back to review duties and responsibilities associated with those positions. In the interim, Community Development Director/City Planner Nathan Johnson temporarily assumed a dual role as Interim Assistant City Administrator for an extra $400 per month. The city also contracted with AEM Finan-

cial Solutions to provide financial management services and prepare the 2016 budget, in an effort to save money by not immediately hiring a full-time treasurer. After further review, City Administrator Ken Cammilleri suggested that the Assistant City Administrator position be phased out and replaced by other positions. “My plan, pending Executive Committee and Council approval, will be to add a third Administrative Assistant position and to modify the Treasurer position to cover these duties,” he said. In the wake of the wage study presented by Laumeyer Human Resource Solutions, Cammilleri said the city is still a little ways away from implementing the rec-

ommendations, which suggested significant increases in the pay ranges for the Building Official and Treasurer. “A staff meeting needs to be arranged to get final feedback before we take the discussion to the Executive Committee to formulate an implementation plan,” he said. “We are still waiting on setting a date for that meeting as we are trying to get our union representatives to attend.” Cammilleri said the plan would be to make the treasurer a nonunion position while the administrative assistant would be a union position, and all suggested changes would be subject to council approval.

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NEWSLINE ‘Uninvited person’ at Hinckley High School

The Pine County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Oct. 20, at 11:14 a.m. deputies responded to the Hinckley High School on an “uninvited persons” complaint. School officials told deputies that two teachers had seen a male on the roof of the school. One of the teachers confronted the male who gave vague and evasive answers as to his activity. The school initiated their lockdown procedures. Pine County deputies arrived on scene within minutes. The roof of the school, as well as every room within the building was checked. No uninvited persons were found on school property. It is believed that the uninvited person never accessed the interior of the school. At no time were any weapons noted on the person. The Hinckley Finlayson School District followed their policies in notifying parents. The person seen on the roof was only described as a male in his 30s, wearing a bright colored hoodie and carrying a back pack. No associated vehicles were seen.

Startling fees on county ﬁnancial statement explained by county auditor/treasurer

A reader of the Pine City Pioneer pointed out an unusually large number on Pine County’s financial statement: $4,000,000 to the Ledin & Hofstad Ltd. law office of Pine City. Pine County Auditor/Treasurer Cathy Clemmer explained that Ledin & Hofstad was the pass-through entity for the FEMA/DNR flood buyout grant for Property Closing Services, a response to the severe northern Pine County floods in 2012. Clemmer said checks were made payable to Ledin & Hofstad, and they in turn cut the checks for all of the parties involved, whether it was the actual property owner or mortgage holder, along with all related closing fees. Clemmer said that in return for providing these legal review services for 43 properties, Ledin & Hofstad actually received slightly over $63,000.

New CEO named for Federated Co-ops

Glenn Westing was honored at the Pine City Country Club on Oct. 18 as the Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce 2015 Outstanding Citizen of the Year, and a crew of supporters and well-wishers came out to help him mark the occasion – and honor his contributions to life in Pine City.

Mike McMahon, former Senior Vice President with The Schwan Food Company has been named CEO of Federated Co-ops. McMahon replaces General Manager Tim Kavanaugh who is retiring after 33 years. McMahon said he is committed to leading Federated into the future with a commitment to providing good products and services, while uncovering new opportunities.

Autumn is deadly for pedestrians

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Pillows offer help for heart patients Darlene Pavek shows off two of the hundreds of pillows she has made for heart patients at the Minneapolis VA Hospital. VFW Auxiliary President Marita Haberman and the rest of the auxiliary donated funds for 28 pillows for patient use after surgery.

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The death of a St. Paul woman in a pedestrian crash last week is a reminder that as the days get shorter and the nights longer, motorists and pedestrians should watch out for one another. The fall months are the deadliest months for pedestrians, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Last year, 17 pedestrians were killed and 837 were injured. This year so far, 23 pedestrians were killed and 655 were injured. “With more hours of darkness in the fall, pedestrians are more difficult to see,” said Sue Groth, MnDOT state traffic engineer. “Motorists and pedestrians are equally at fault when we look at our crash data. That means that both groups need to know and obey the laws.” The crosswalk law includes these highlights: • Motorists should stop for crossing pedestrians at marked crosswalks and at all intersections without crosswalks or stop lights. • Pedestrians must obey traffic signs and signals at all intersections that have them. • Vehicles stopped for pedestrians can proceed once the pedestrian has completely crossed the lane in front of the stopped vehicle. • Pedestrians shouldn’t enter a crosswalk if a vehicle is approaching and it is impossible for the driver to stop. There is no defined distance that a pedestrian must abide by before entering the crosswalk; common sense should be used. For the full crosswalk law, go to: www.mndot.gov/ sharetheroad/ped/crosswalklaw.html Because the sun rises later and sets earlier, there are more pedestrians before and after daylight hours, increasing the risk of crashes. Children are going to or getting out of school or walking to their bus stop, and adults are walking to or home from work.

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Naval Sea Cadets hail from Pine City, region BY LORI ZABEL NEWS@BRAHAMJOURNAL.COM

It’s an unlikely catalyst for a military career – bagging groceries at the local Cub Foods. But Asa Overton, 12, of Braham, first saw members of the Naval Sea Cadet program bagging groceries at the Cambridge Cub to raise funds for their unit. He found out more about the program and said, “It looked fun and I wanted to try it.” He is currently a member of the local unit called the Cambridge-Isanti Sea Cadets–Polaris Battalion. The branch is one of five in Minnesota that are part of the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC), a nonprofit youth program for young people ages 11 through the completion of high school. It’s composed of more than 396 units in 46 states, Guam and Puerto Rico. The USNSCC website says the purpose of the Cadets is to “provide compelling, life-changing programs that instill the values of teamwork, discipline, camaraderie and service through our passionate all-volunteer force and our partnerships with our nation’s armed forces.”

LOCAL UNIT FAR-REACHING Overton is a member of the Naval League Cadet Corps (NLCC) or “Leaguers,” for ages 11-13, the junior division of the Sea Cadets. Training for this age group is similar to the older Sea Cadets, but less rigorous. Cadets attend a one-week, away-from-home League Orientation and then can participate in advanced training sessions in areas such as aviation, medical, outdoor adventure, small boat safety or leadership. Recruits ages 13-17 can enter the Sea Cadets. They participate once in a boot camp at Great Lakes Naval Base in Illinois and then are free to attend other training in anything from marksmanship to culinary training. The Commanding Officer of the Polaris Battalion is Brent van Hees, supported by his wife, Dawn, serving as public affairs officer. The van Hees family lives in Isanti and have two sons who’ve gone through the Sea Cadets. The unit’s Executive Officer is Tim Smith, and he joins many support staff and parents who keep the program going. All are volunteers. The Polaris Battalion currently has 39 cadets, including four girls. They hail from a 130-square-mile area that includes Isanti, Cambridge, North Branch, Pine City, Forest Lake, Stillwater, Buffalo, Big Lake, Bethel and Princeton. Not all are in public schools – some attend private academies, charter schools or are home-schooled.

MONTHLY MEETINGS TEACH SKILLS The group meets monthly on a Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., usually at the Armory in Cambridge. Their time together includes starting the day on Saturday with “morning colors,” the ceremonial hoisting of the U.S. maritime flag, and ending the day on Sunday with awards and “closing colors.” The days include marching, working on a STEM project – currently a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) being built from the ground up that will be used in rivers and lakes to analyze temperature and other conditions – working on vehicles, or building a construction project. Right now the unit is building benches and garden boxes to donate to the community. Dawn van Hees added, “The cadets have gone through CPR training and an introductory class to learn to SCUBA dive. They work on coursework, the very same that is required by the Navy of their men and women and they learn about the customs and courtesies of the Navy.” To help learn about military life, the battalion brings in veterans and active duty personnel to share what they’ve experienced. The recruits have heard from a Minnesota Red Bulls medic, an engineer from the 850th Horizontal, an officer/medic with Seal Team Six, a Sea Bee who served in Iraq and Afghanistan and a Bronze Star winner.

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The local Polaris Battalion of the U.S. Navy Sea Cadets, for young people ages 11-17, marches in the Jubilee Days parade in Isanti in July. The unit has 39 members who gain skills through training and teaching in association with the U.S. Navy.

CONTACT INFO Recruiter: Dawn van Hees Email: pa_polaris@yahoo.com Phone: 763-229-8450 Facebook: Polaris Battalion Website: www.region9-7usnscc.org/polaris-battalion.html

SERVING IN THE COMMUNITY Overton said his favorite activity with the group has been presenting the Color Guard at the Princeton Raceway in August, just one of many events the recruits take part in. The Polaris Battalion has led the Snowflake Parade in Cambridge and participated in other parades, served meals on Veterans Day at the Isanti VFW, led a Color Guard for the Vietnam Vets Day in Forest Lake, participated in the Gun Show at Pine Tech in Pine City. They particularly enjoy helping out at veterans’ events like leading the Pledge of Allegiance to kick off the Patriot Ride and participating in a Memorial Day tribute at Bunker Hills Park. The group has helped out with Beyond the Yellow Ribbon at Clarence’s Recycling. “I have been with this program over three years now,” said van Hees. “Every day I feel so proud of the cadets and what they do, how they carry themselves, how they greet veterans and help them.” CONFIDENCE TO LEAD The service projects are popular with the Cadets, but Overton said his favorite experience since becoming a Cadet has been his nine-day training in Osceola, Wisconsin, where he learned how to spit-shine his boots, among other skills. He said the biggest challenge he encountered there was “getting up early.” Does he plan to join the military after high school? Overton said, “I don’t know yet.” Recruiter van Hees added, “I really believe strongly that if a child feels like they want to go into the military, they should seek out a program like this because they will get a true taste of what it’s like.” Statistics show approximately 50 percent of Naval Sea Cadets go on to some branch of the military. For those who don’t choose a military career, the time in the Cadets is not wasted. “The leadership this program offers is amazing,” said van Hees. “[Cadets] have the opportunity to run a fire team, squad or even the unit, teach a class and rank up. They can staff trainings and gain confidence in themselves. This program has helped so many cadets become successful.”

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October Weed of the Month: Buckthorn BY EMILIE JUSTEN MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

October’s Weed of the Month is a widespread, woody, understory shrub or tree called common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica). Native to Europe and Asia, it was introduced to North America as an ornamental shrub and used for living fence rows and wildlife habitat. Having escaped cultivation, common buckthorn has spread aggressively across most of the upper Midwest. Common buckthorn thrives in a variety of landscapes, crowds out and displaces native understories, and prevents natural regeneration of forest species. It is also a threat to agricultural producers because it can serve as an alternate host for alfalfa mosaic virus, oat crown rust, and soybean aphid. Common buckthorn has many distinctive characteristics to distinguish it from native understory shrubs and trees. Plants are either male or female, and only female plants produce fruit. The plants produce small round berries in clusters, and the berries are shiny black. Birds consume the fruit and spread the seed. Common buckthorn plants can reach a height of 20 feet and can be single or multi-stemmed. The leaves are oval, smooth, glossy, and have distinctive veins that radiate outward from a central mid-vein. The leaves stay green late into the fall after most other trees and shrubs have dropped their leaves, making fall a good time of year to identify the plant. It also has small sharp thorns at the ends of the branches. Common buckthorn and all cultivars are restricted from being transported, sold, or intentionally propagated in Minnesota. It is recommended that this species be prevented from spreading to new areas and that smaller populations be eradicated. Because common buckthorn produces abundant fruit that is attractive to birds and is an aggressive competitor, prevention and management can be challenging: • On smaller infestations, pulling the

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Buckthorn has become a major problem throughout the state. Can planting native species help suppress the growth of buckthorn, especially after buckthorn is removed from an area?

During the fall, common buckthorn has shiny black berries and green leaves.

plants out by the roots can be effective. Make sure to reduce soil disturbance to prevent new buckthorn seedlings from emerging. • Foliar and cut-stem herbicide applications can also be effective. Repeated treatments over several growing seasons may be necessary. Check with your local University of Minnesota Extension agent, co-op, or certified landscape care expert for assistance and recommendations. For additional management strategies, please visit the Minnesota Department Agriculture’s website: https:// www.mda.state.mn.us/plants/pestmanagement/weedcontrol/noxiouslist/commonbuckthorn.aspx.

Depending on the circumstances, restoring native plant species after buckthorn removal may help suppress the regrowth of buckthorn. Without follow-up control of resprouting plants and seedlings that emerge after initial control, buckthorn will come right back. Buckthorn seeds in the soil can remain viable for up to five years. As a result, it is essential to monitor and manage buckthorn stands each year to suppress its growth and allow native plants to establish.

(right) Common buckthorn reports show density of infestations in Minnesota.

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PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Oct. 12 - 18 Theft, burglary, vandalism

Oct. 12, 8:59 a.m., report of vehicle prowl/entry, 8th St., Pine City north. Oct. 12, 5:04 p.m., report of burglary, Nature Ave., Rock Creek east. Oct. 13, 8:12 p.m., report of fraud, 2nd St., Pine City south. Oct. 14, 1:25 p.m., report of theft, Valley View Dr., Rock Creek west. Oct. 14, 10:18 p.m., report of property damage w/animal, Henriette Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Oct. 15, 12:42 p.m., report of damage to property, Thorn Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Oct. 16, 9:52 a.m., report of vehicle theft/attempt, State Hwy. 70, Royalton Twp. Oct. 17, 6:23 p.m., report of shoplifter, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. Oct. 18, 10:25 a.m., report of theft, State Hwy. 23/Sunny Hill Rd., Mission Creek Twp.

Miscellaneous Oct. 12, 4:32 p.m., report of harassment, 9th St., Pine City south. Oct. 12, 6:38 p.m., report of harassment, 7th Ave., Pine City south. Oct. 13, 4:34 a.m., report of sus-

picious activity, Hazelnut Rd./Brunswick Rd., Royalton Twp. Oct. 13, 5:37 a.m., report of suspicious activity, 4th Ave./8th St., Pine City south. Oct. 14, 10:55 a.m., report of suspicious activity, Tigua Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Oct. 15, 6:25 p.m., report of animal disturbance, 550th St., Rock Creek west. Oct. 15, 10:28 p.m., report of suspicious activity, Pokegama Lake Rd./Pine Bough Rd., Royalton Twp. Oct. 16, 3:09 p.m., report of sounds of shots, Henriette Rd./Island Resort Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Oct. 17, 9:19 a.., report of assault, 6th Ave., Pine City south. Oct. 17, 3:54 p.m., report of sounds of shots, Golf Course Rd./Par Cir., Pine City Twp. west. Oct. 18, 2:06 p.m., report of threats, Highwood Shores Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Oct. 18, 11:18 p.m., report of suspicious activity, Birchwood Trl., Pine City Twp. east.

Fires and accidents Oct. 14, 1:11 p.m., report of personal injury, St., Croix Rd., Pine City Twp. east. Oct. 15, 10:41 a.m., report of personal injury, I-35, Rock

Creek west. Oct. 17, 7:31 p.m., report of personal injury, Beroun Crossing Rd./Cross Lake Rd., Mission Creek Twp. Oct. 18, 12:46 p.m., report of ﬁre outside, Johnson Ave., Pine City south.

Jail roster Oct. 12, Maria Lorena Garza, hold for other agency, counterfeiting of currencymeans... Released Oct. 14. Oct. 12, Allan Arden Kruse, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable cause, assault- domestic assaultmisd., 2nd degree- dangerous weapon- other we...emergency telephone calls/communi... disturb- interfere with privacy... Released Oct. 14. Oct. 12, Jacklynn Marie Blaszczyk, warrant, Pine County warrant, disorderly conduct, under sentence, disturb- tampering with ﬁre alarm. Released Oct. 13. Oct. 12, Joseph Morris Gordon Jr., awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- driver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released Oct. 12. Oct. 13, Scott David Hardy, hold for other agency, assault- 1st degree- great bodily harm... Oct. 13, Jeffrey David Smith,

under sentence, traffic- DUI3rd degree- alcohol conc over... Released Oct. 16. Oct. 13, Travis Jon Affolter, hold for other agency, Pine County writ, violate no contact order- within... Released Oct. 14. Oct. 14, Kym Lea Walter, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule... Released Oct. 16. Oct. 14, Todd Vernon Wills, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable cause, domestic abuse- violate order for... Released Oct. 16. Oct. 14, Shari Ann Marek, hold for other agency, govt- false name or DOB- ﬁctitious. Released Oct. 15. Oct. 14, Ersel Jayme Watts, warrant, Pine County writ, remand-other authority, criminal sexual conduct- registration of predatory off... Released Oct. 15. Oct. 14, Mary Lou Bergquist, under sentence, forgerycounterfeiting of currency...; hold for other agency, trespasssing- building or dwelling... Released Oct. 16. Oct. 14, Lisa Marie Garske, under sentence, disturbdisorderly conduct. Oct. 14, Dylan James Michael Kitley, warrant, remand-bail, thefttake/use/transfer movable pro... Oct. 14, Mark Wayne Knudson,

warrant, remand-hold, drugs5th degree- sale- marijuana mix... Oct. 14, William Powell Jr., awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, animals- mistreating; remand-bail, trafficDWI- 4th degree drive while impaired, driving after suspension, domestic assaultfelony, by strangulation. Oct. 14, Richard James Reynolds, warrant, Pine County writ, drugs- 1st degree- sell... Oct. 14, Cory Alan Trampe, Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degree possess schedule...; traffic- driver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released Oct. 14. Oct. 15, Erle Jordan Norton, warrant, Pine County writ, assault- 4th degree- peace officer- physical... Released Oct. 16. Oct. 15, Brett David Maciej, under sentence, criminal sexual predatory, possess pornographic work by regist... Oct. 16, Danielle Marie Ranta, Pine County warrant, check forgery- make or alter a check, forgery, offer or pass counterfeited... Oct. 16, Darion Michael Scanlon, Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1... Oct. 16, Brandon Michael Webber, Pine County warrant, as-

sault- domestic assault- Fe... Oct. 16, Shirley Evelyn Stavig, Pine County warrant, disturbdisorderly conduct. Released Oct. 17. Oct. 16, Kaitlin Dale Anderson, book and release, summons, burglary- 2nd degree- res- no force- unknown... Released Oct. 16. Oct. 16, Colin John Nummela, book and release, summons, thefttake/use/transfer movable... indifferent to owner rights; misconduct public officer/ employe... Released Oct. 16. Oct. 17, Courtney Ann Hegge, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DWI- 4th degree drive while impaired. Oct. 17, Nicholas James Siebenaler, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assault- domestic assaultmisd. Oct. 18, Austin Donald Fisher, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, ﬂeeing police ofﬁcer; Pine County warrant, disturb- interfere with 911 call, traffic- reckless driving, traffic regulation- driver must ca..., drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1... domestic assault- misdemeanor- commit...

There have been 1,560 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2015.

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John Magnus Montain p passed away at Abott Northw western Hospital in Minneapo on Oct. 14, 2015 at the age olis o 62. John was born Dec. 20, of 1 1952 to George and Delphie ( (Carlson) Montain in Forest L Lake. John attended school a graduated from Pine City and H High School in 1973. John always had a smile on his face. He had an outgoing personality and knew practically everyone in Pine City. He was employed for several years in the grocery business. Whether stocking shelves or carrying out bags of groceries, he loved chatting with customers. Most recently, he was employed with Walmart where he was always quick with a hello to strangers and had a humorous comment for his co-workers and friends. John’s close friends were few, but, he had a “million friends” and held all of their friendships dearly. He was loved by and cared for his cousins Joyce, Janice and Barbara and other cousins. He always had a story to tell, usually about his favorite uncle. John was an avid collector. There was always a new cap or new watch or new knife or new pin that caught his eye and he just had to have it. The consummate bachelor, John was well known to every restaurant server in the five county region since he wouldn’t cook for himself. John is survived by his sister Carol (Roger) Kortekaas, of Matthews, North Carolina; nephews: Barry (Tarra) Kortekaas of Florida, Adam (Bethany) Kortekaas, Craig (Laddy) Kortekaas, Kevin (Heather) Kortekaas, all of North Carolina, and several cousins. John is preceded in death by his parents George and Delphie (Carlson) Montain. Pastor Tim Stratton officiated at the funeral service for John Montain on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, 11 a.m., at the Swanson Chapel in Pine City. Music was provided by Wyatt Frietag. Casket bearers were Thomas Neudahl, Jerry Lindstrom, Brad Johnson, Corey Perell, Mike Perell and Gary Bue. Interment took place at the West Rock Cemetery in West Rock, Minnesota. Funeral arrangements for John Montain are entrusted to Funeral and Cremation Service – Swanson Chapel, Pine City.

Brenda was born in St. Paul on March 11, 1957 to Marie Swafford, and passed away Oct. 15, 2015. She attended school at West Rock School in Rock Creek and Pine City Public Schools f the rest of her academic cafor reer, graduating in 1975. Brenda attended college at Lakewood Community College in 1981 with an AA degree in Office Administrative Support. Brenda married Carl Huston, Jr. on Jan. 3, 1976. They had two children, Terri and David. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, quilting and the fun she had at the different quilting retreats with her friends. She also enjoyed the outdoors – camping, hiking, biking and sharing good times with her family and friends. Her laughter was infectious to anyone that heard it and will be greatly missed. Brenda worked a few jobs in her lifetime. She enjoyed waitressing at the Pizza Pub and laughing with customers. After college she took on different office positions, her most recent being with the City of Woodbury. Brenda is survived by her daughter Terri (Pat) Bursaw of Rush City, son David Huston of Minneapolis, mother Marie Orvis of Pine City, brother Les (Roxanne) Orvis of Braham, sister Donna (Richard Hampeys) Orvis of Pine City, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Brenda is preceded in death by her father Larry Orvis, brothers Robert and Michael Orvis and granddaughter Jayme Huston. Rev. Laurie O’Shea officiated a celebration of Brenda’s life at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015 at the Olson Funeral Chapel in Rush City. A time of visitation was held one hour prior to the service. The burial took place in the First Lutheran Cemetery of Rush City. Funeral arrangements for Brenda Lee Huston are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Rush City – Olson Chapel; www.FuneralAndCremationService.com.

Reuben Marten

Reuben Marten of Pine City, formerly of Tomah, Wisconsin, passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2015 at his home at the age of 91. Reuben honorably served his country in the United States Army during World War II, Korean and Vietnam wars. Reuben is survived by his wife Katharina Marten, daughter Irma Ericson of Pine City, grandchildren: Douglas Small, Len Anderson, Todd Anderson, Scott Anderson, Kathy (Wade) Zwick, Jim Jr. (Lori) Ericson, Jody (Dan) Kortus; great-grandchildren, sister Viona Seleski of Spokane, Washington, brother Raymond Marten of Tomah, Wisconsin, godson Douglas (Dianna) Baumann of Tomah, Wisconsin, and many other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Edna (Schueman) Marten, siblings: Robert, Bernita, Gladys, and son-in-law Jim Ericson. Pastor Jason Schulz officiated at the funeral service for Reuben Marten on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015. Music was provided by his great-granddaughter Brittney Anderson. Casket bearers were: Len Anderson, Todd Anderson, Scott Anderson, Jesse Anderson, Mike Zwick, Nick Zwick, Chris Zwick, and James Ericson III. Interment took place at the Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis with full military honors. Funeral arrangements for Reuben Marten are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel.

Theresa Stransky

Theresa Stransky of Pine City passed away Monday, Oct. 19 at the age of 92. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, Oct. 23, 11 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church in Pine City with a time of visitation and reviewal one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Birchwood Cemetery in Pine City. See full obituary next week. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel.

WORSHIP GUIDE 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

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

Dale Evangelical Free Church

Hands for Pine City

Church of Christ

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

Faith Baptist Church & Academy

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

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.

Henriette Community Church

First Presbyterian Church

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

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

Grace Baptist Church 1 mile Southwest of Pine City

(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

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.

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.

Hustletown Community Church

Living Water Fellowship

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

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

Open Arms Church of God

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

Journey North Church Current location: 840 Main St S, behind A&W. Pastor Tim Adams 320-629-6111 Sunday Services: 9 & 10:30 a.m. Nursery, toddlers and KidVenture programs during both services. www.JourneyNorthChurch.com

Living Hope Christian Center Jeremy Langmade, Pastor Assembly of God

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

Phone: 320-629-2584 Email: office@pcefc.com, www.pcefc.com

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

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

Zion Lutheran Church

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.

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

Pine City Evangelical Free Church

Grasston Baptist 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.

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

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

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SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING Regular Meeting and Committee of the Whole (Budget) Tuesday, September 15, 2015, 10:00 a.m. Board Room, Pine County Courthouse, Pine City, Minnesota Chair Steve Hallan called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Present were Commissioners Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee, Curt Rossow and Matt Ludwig. Also present were County Attorney Reese Frederickson and County Administrator David Minke. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Chair Hallan called for public comment. There was no public comment. Commissioner Rossow moved to approve the amended Agenda. Second by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Ludwig moved to approve the Minutes of the September 1, 2015 board meeting and Summary for publication. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Chaffee moved to approve the Minutes of the September 8, 2015 Special Meeting-Committee of the Whole (Budget). Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Minutes of Boards, Committees and Correspondence Pine County HRA Senior Housing Regular Minutes – June 24, 2015 Methamphetamine Task Force Minutes – July 13, 2015 Commissioner Ludwig moved to acknowledge the Minutes of Boards, Committees and Correspondence. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Rossow moved to approve the amended Consent Agenda. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0. Fund August 31, 2014 August 31, 2015 Increase(Decrease) General Fund 2,734,749.42 3,828,493.61 1,093,744.19 Health and Human Services Fund 519,459.68 544,061.51 24,601.83 Road and Bridge Fund 10,174,531.63 2,910,941.14 (7,263,590.49) Land Management Fund 1,307,223.65 1,727,380.39 420,156.74 TOTAL (inc nonmajor funds) 16,050,592.01 10,399,530.74 (5,651,061.27) Approve the Application for Abatement for Donald & Amanda Brown, 19289 Praha Avenue, Pine City. Approve tobacco license for a new establishment in Hinckley: KWIK TRIP #186. Accept $200 donation to the Pine County Sheriff’s Reserve Fund from the Sandstone Chamber of Commerce to be used to help offset the cost for equipment. Approve the hiring of part-time corrections officers Bailey Ballou and Derek Johnson, effective September 24, 2015, pending completion of pre-employment screenings, $16.69 per hour, step 3, B-23. Pine County Personnel Committee met September 8, 2015 and made the following recommendations: HHS Approve the backfill of the case aide position due to internal promotion effective August 31, 2015. Sheriff Acknowledge the probationary termination of part-time dispatcher Samantha Sauter effective August 17, 2015. Administrator Approve the transition of the payroll clerk position to the Auditor-Treasurer office. Motion by Commissioner Mohr to approve the recommendations of the Personnel Committee. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0.

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Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to approve the 2016-2017 Off Highway Vehicle Enforcement Grant in the amount of $17,852. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to approved the modified Joint Powers Agreement Between Pine County, the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, and Mille Lacs County for LETG Connection with the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. Second by Commissioner Rossow. Motion carried 5-0. Chair Hallan called for a recess at 10:40 a.m. and stated the Board will reconvene as a Committee of the Whole. The Board reconvened at 11:00 a.m. Committee of the Whole A. Extension Regional Director Susanne Hinrichs presented the 2016 Extension budget to the Board. B. Discussion/review of the General Fund and options for the property tax levy were discussed. With no further business, Chair Hallan adjourned the county board meeting at 12:45 p.m. The next regular meeting of the county board is scheduled for October 6, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Public Health Building, Sandstone, Minnesota. Stephen M. Hallan, Chair, Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator, Clerk to County Board The full text of the board’s Minutes are available at the County Administrator’s Office and the county’s website (www.co.pine.mn.us). Copies may also be requested from the administrator’s office. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 22, 2015 MINUTES OF PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING Special Meeting – City-County Relations Tuesday, September 22, 2015, 7:00 p.m. Pine County Courthouse, Pine City, Minnesota Chair Hallan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were Commissioners Josh Mohr, and Steve Chaffee. Commissioners Curt Rossow and Matt Ludwig were absent (excused). Also present were County Attorney Reese Frederickson, Chief Deputy Paul Widenstrom, Economic Development Coordinator Robert Musgrove and County Administrator David Minke. Also present were elected representatives from the cities of Pine City, Rock Creek, Sturgeon Lake, Sandstone, and Rick Olseen from Congressman Nolan’s office. The pledge of allegiance was said. Those present introduced themselves. Chief Deputy Widenstrom provided an overview of the Code Red Mass Notification System the county uses. The system will allow the county to notify residents of various situations such as emergencies, road closures, water main breaks, etc. Robert Musgrove provided an update on the county’s economic development efforts. Chair Hallan provided an update on the county’s desire to amend the Solid Waste Ordinance to allow collection of a solid waste fee of $6 per improved parcel per year. The fee will be used to fund a more convenient Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program. The intent is to work with the East Central Solid Waste Commission and collect HHW at the transfer station in Hinckley for Pine County residents. A question was asked if the county will have a brush site. Currently there is no plan. Pine City has a site that non-residents can use for a fee. Rick Olseen noted there is $350,000 of state funds appropriated for planning for the completion of the Oberstar segment of the Munger trail—about 37 miles from Hinckley to North Branch. Topics for next meeting: County Attorney update on blight enforcement Comprehensive Plan update

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #578 PINE CITY, MINNESOTA 55063 Monday, September 14, 2015 @ 6:30 P.M. Pine City District Office Board Room “Creating Our Future One Student at a Time” The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District No. 578, Pine City, Minnesota, was held at the Pine City District Office Board Room on Monday, September 14, 2015 for the purpose of conducting regular board business. Chairman Peterson called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Upon Roll Call, the following members were present: Wendy Leibel, Alicia Ascheman, Dan Peterson, Candice Ames, Tim Geisler, Steve Odegard, Wally Connaker. Absent: None Also present was Superintendent Wayne Gilman. Motion by Odegard second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the agenda. Positive Happenings/Presentations/Open Forum: Dinner with new staff Motion by Connaker second by Geisler and carried unanimously to approve the consent agenda. (a) Approve the August 10, 2015 regular minutes. (b) Approve the August 2, 20156 joint meeting notes. (c) Approve the August bills to date as listed. (d) Approve the following electronic fund transfers: Date Amount Transfer from Transfer to Description 14-Aug $215,000.00 MN TRUST MSDLAF+ LIQUID PAYROLL 28-Aug $1,000,000.00 MN TRUST STEARNS BANK CASH FLOW 28-Aug $265,000.00 MN TRUST MSDLAF+ LIQUID PAYROLL The administration recommends that the School Board approve the resignations of the following staff: (e) Mary Ellen Sauser, .5 SH Student Council Advisor, effective 7/1/15. (f) Dihanna Fedder, .5 Junior Class Advisor, effective 8/6/15. (g) Dani Allen, .5 Junior Class Advisor, effective 8/6/15. (h) Tara Rogers, Elementary SPED Paraprofessional, effective 8/10/15. (i) April Schroeder, Food Service, effective 8/16/15. (j) Cody Youngbauer, Assistant Varsity Hockey Coach, effective 8/27/15. (k) Carol Bebensee, Food Service, effective 9/2/15. (l) Jeff Hussong, JH Track Coach and Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach, effective 9/7/15. The administration recommends that the School Board approve the change of employment of the following staff: (m) Jenna Steele, changing from Elementary SPED Para to High School SPED Para. No change in step, lane or hours. Effective 9/8/15. (n) P’Jay Siltanen, increase in time from 18 hours per week to 28, (Step 3, Lane 7), $16.21 per hour. Effective 9/8/15. (o) Barb Smetana, increase in time from 3 hours to 3.5 hours per day, (Step 2, Lane 3), $13.04 per hour. Effective 9/8/15. (p) Ani James, changing from Lunchroom Monitor/ECSE Paraprofessional to Elementary SPED Paraprofessional, (Step 3, Lane 7), $16.21 per hour, 6.75 hours per day. Effective 9/8/15. (q) Christine Hong, changing from .5 Student Council Advisor to 1.0 Student Council Advisor, for an annual salary of $1,195. Effective 8/31/15. The administration recommends that the School Board approve the employment of the following staff: (r) Bill Christianson, JH Football Coach, (Step 3), at an annual salary of $1,673, effective 8/26/15. (s) HS New Teacher Mentors - Julie Berglund, Tom Huettl, Deb Edwards, Jory Magel, Marie Bourgoyne, Bill Christianson, Kim Brubaken, Jeff Adams, at an annual salary of $300 each, effective 9/8/15. (t) Elementary New Teacher Mentors - Jill Borgstrom, Brenda Kloeckl, Deb Adams, Diane Hanson, Kerri Ugrich, Krista Fort, Teri Borich (3), Becky Steffen, at an annual salary of $300 for each new teacher they mentor, effective 9/8/15. as established in the prevailing Teachers Master Agreement effective July 1, 2013. (u) Mary Spinler, Food Service, (Step 1, Lane 3), $12.64 per hour, 3 hours per day, Effective 9/8/15. (v) Holly James, Food Service, (Step 2, Lane 3), $13.04 per hour, 3 hours per day. Effective 9/8/15. (w) Carol Moskowitz, Food Service, (Step 1, Lane 3), $12.64 per hour, 2 hours per day. Effective 9/8/15. (x) Krista Dostal, HS Media Center Paraprofessional, (Step 4, Lane 5), $16.21 per hour, 6.75 hours per day. Effective 9/8/15. (y) Chanda Benjamin, ESL Paraprofessional/ADSIS Paraprofessional, (Step 2, Lane 5), $15.28 per hour, 7 hours per day. Effective 9/8/15. (z) Hope Moulton, Elementary SPED Paraprofessional, (Step 1, Lane 7), $15.26 per hour, 6.75 hours per day. Effective 9/8/15. (aa) As per school district policy, the administration recommends that the school board accept a donation of 5 backpacks filled with school supplies from Firstlight Health System. We thank the Firstlight Health System and their employees for this donation. Motion by Odegard second by Leibel and carried unanimously to approve the Treasurer’s/Cash Flow Report Update.

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The next meeting will be January 19, 2016 7:00 p.m. at the Pine County Courthouse, Pine City, Minnesota. With no further business, Chair Hallan adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Stephen M. Hallan, Chair, Pine County Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, County Administrator, Clerk to Pine County Board of Commissioners Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 22, 2015 MINUTES OF PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING SPECIAL MEETING and COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE/BUDGET COMMITTEE September 22, 2015 – 9:30 a.m. Pine County Courthouse, Pine City Minnesota Chair Stephen Hallan called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. Present were Commissioners Josh Mohr, Curt Rossow, Steve Chaffee and Matt Ludwig. Also present was County Administrator David Minke. The pledge of allegiance was said. Chair Hallan requested the following addition to the Agenda: Discussion – Solid Waste Ordinance/Household Hazardous Waste Fee Commissioner Chaffee moved to approve the amended Agenda. Second by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion carried 5-0. The Pine County Soil and Water Conservation District presented their 2016 budget request. Discussion was held regarding the proposed amendment to the Solid Waste Ordinance to include a special assessment per improved parcel for the purpose of funding the household hazardous waste program. It was the consensus of the County Board to hold the public hearing on October 6, 2015 and to include a $6 per parcel fee per improved parcel. Discussion was held on the 2016 budget and property tax levy. Motion by Commissioner Rossow, to set the 2016 preliminary levy at $15,942,799. Second by Commissioner Ludwig Voting Yes: Hallan, Mohr, Rossow, and Ludwig. Voting No: Chaffee. Motion carried 4-1. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.. Stephen M. Hallan, Chair, Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator, Clerk to County Board Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 22, 2015 MINUTES OF PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING SPECIAL MEETING - JOINT MEETING WITH THE PINE COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT September 23, 2015 – 9:30 a.m. Pine County Courthouse, Pine City Minnesota Chair Hallan called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. Present were Commissioners Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee, Curt Rossow, and Matt Ludwig. Also present was County Administrator David Minke. Soil and Water District Supervisors present were Skip Thomson, Doug Odegard, Tom Swaim, and Joe Luedtke. Also present was District Manager Jill Carlier. The pledge of allegiance was said. Toni Smith, Education Director for the Association of Minnesota Counties facilitated a discussion of those present to improve the communication between the two boards. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:05 p.m. Stephen M. Hallan, Chair, Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator, Clerk to County Board Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 22, 2015

Member Odegard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: Be it resolved that the school board of Independent School District #578 certify to the county auditor the proposed 2015 Payable 2016 tax levy. The amount of proposed levy is equal to the maximum levy limitation certified by Minnesota Department of Education and will be sent to the Pine County Auditor for use on the Truth-In-Taxation levy statements. The adoption of the final 2015 Payable 2016 tax levy will be voted on at the Monday, December 14, 2015 board meeting at 6:30 p.m. At this time and date we will hear public comments and respond to questions regarding the proposed 2015 Payable 2016 tax levy. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Geisler. On a roll call vote, the following voted in favor: Leibel, Ascheman, Peterson, Ames, Geisler, Odegard, Connaker. and the following voted against: None whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Motion by Ames second by Connaker and carried unanimously to approve Boiler Replacement and ECFE Heating and Ventilation projects as presented to us by InGensa, Inc. on August 10, 2015 in the amount of $1,368,433. Member Odegard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District 578, State of Minnesota (the “District”), as follows: Authorization to Execute Professional Services Contract. InGensa, Inc. has proposed to the Board that the District enter into a professional services contract (the “Program Management Agreement”), whereby InGensa, Inc. will furnish certain design, construction management, and commissioning services for capital improvements funded with levied dollars. Forms of the Program Management Agreement have been submitted to the District and are now on file. The Board Clerk and Superintendent are authorized to sign the Program Management Agreement with InGensa, Inc. subject to the final mutual agreement of all contract terms. The Program Management Agreement would then be executed in the name and on behalf of the District by the Board Clerk and Superintendent, in substantially the form on file. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Ames. On a roll call vote, the following voted in favor: Leibel, Ascheman, Peterson, Ames, Geisler, Odegard, Connaker. and the following voted against: None whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Motion by Ascheman second by Geisler and carried unanimously to approve the following lane changes: Joanne Blake MA15, Bill Christianson MA30, Joanne Cahill MA15, Teri Borich BA45, Ryan Larson BA30, Kristen Banz MA, Angie Shaffer MA45, Anna Potvin MA60, Becki Brown BA30, and Kelly Huettl BA30... We congratulate these staff members on their educational accomplishments. Motion by Ames second by Leibel and carried unanimously to approve the Annual Report. Motion by Ames second by Geisler and carried unanimously to approve the World’s Best Workforce Plan... Member Connaker introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission (MASC), via the State General Fund, provides for general funds to assist political subdivisions of the State of Minnesota for the fulfillment of the purpose and goals of the Mighty Ducks Grant Program, and WHEREAS, the ISD #578 PINE CITY SCHOOLS desires to complete its project named NEW ELECTRIC ICE RESURFACER TO IMPROVE INDOOR AIR QUALITY at PINE CITY CIVIC CENTER located at 1225 MAIN STREET S, PINE CITY, MN. RESOLVED: 1) That the total cost of completing the project shall be $136,445 and ISD #578 PINE CITY SCHOOLS is requesting $45,000 from the Mighty Ducks Grant Program and will assume responsibility for a matching contribution of $91,445 from the Pine City Civic Center Association. 2) PINE CITY CIVIC CENTER ASSOCIATION agrees to own, assume 100 percent operational costs for the equipment, and will operate the equipment for its intended purpose for the functional life of the equipment which is estimated to be 20 years. 3) ISD #578 PINE CITY SCHOOLS agrees to enter into necessary and required agreements with the MASC for the specific purpose of completing the project. 4) That a request for reimbursement be made to the MASC for the amount awarded after the completion of the project. 5) That JILL NOLAN and/or ISD #578 PINE CITY SCHOOLS is authorized and directed to execute said application and serve as the official liaison with the MASC. The motion was the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Ames and upon roll call vote being taken thereof: Leibel, Ascheman, Peterson, Ames, Geisler, Odegard, Connaker. And the following voted against: None Motion by Connaker second by Leibel and carried unanimously to approve the purchase of 2 spotlights for the auditorium not to exceed $7,000. Purchase of up to 9 CYC lights was discussed. Deferred to 2016-17 budget. Meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m. Wally Connaker Clerk Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 22, 2015

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THANK YOU The family of Vicki Wanless Pomidoro would like to thank all who called, sent and gave their love, prayers, gifts, cards and support during her illness and passing. Your kindness will not be forgotten. Joy Wanless and family

COLLEGE Dean’s list Amy Archambault of Rush City and Michael Rike of Pine City, both majoring in nursing, have been named to the summer 2015 dean’s list at The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Dean’s list members have achieved a 3.75 grade point average or above on a 4.0 scale.

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Penelope Bartel is excited to announce the birth of her little sister Magnolia Lee. Maggie was born Aug. 18 at River Valley Birth Center in St. Peter, Minnesota. She weighed seven pounds, 11 ounces and was 21-3/4 inches long. Her parents are Lance and Kati Bartel of Mountain Lake, Minnesota. Grandparents are Joe and Pam Pangerl of Pine City and Neil and Tammy Bartel of Mountain Lake. Great-grandparents are Leila Wallace of Pine City, John and Joann Hilgendorf of Welcome, Minnesota, and Virgil and the late Pauline Bartel of Mountain Lake.

Chase Allen Bowen-Bontjes was born on Sept. 21, 2015 at Fairview, Wyoming. He weighed seven pounds, seven ounces and was 21 inches long. His parents are Jacie Bowen and Shayne Bontjes of Pine City. Chase’s grandparents are Ricky and Nichole Bowen and Wayne and Renee Bontjes, all of Pine City and Grasston.

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. DATE: September 3, 2015 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. Date of Mortgage: May 5, 2008 2. Mortgagors: Rebecca M. Mannion, a single person 3. Mortgagees: Lake Area Mortgage, a division of Lake Area Bank 4. Recording Information: Recorded on May 12, 2008 as Document Number A472444, and modified by Modification Agreement recorded on June 17, 2013 as Document Number A508556, in the Office of the County Recorder Registrar of Titles of Pine County, Minnesota. 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: None. INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 08-0208-002 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: That part of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ of SW ¼) of Section Twenty (20), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twenty (20), described as follows: Commencing at Northwest corner of said Southwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ of SW ¼); then South along West line of said Southwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ of SW ¼) 448 feet to point of beginning; then East parallel with North line of said Southwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ of SW ¼) 575 feet; then South parallel with said West line 447 feet; then West parallel with said North line 575 feet to said West line; then North along said West line 447 feet to point of beginning. Check here if all or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens) 8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 16308 Cedar Creek Road, Pine City, MN 55063 other foreclosure data 9. The person holding the Mortgage: is a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd.

30. The name(s) of the transaction agent, residential mortgage servicer, and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are […]. The transaction agent’s mortgage identification number, if stated on the Mortgage, is […]. is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are Lake Area Mortgage, a division of Lake Area Bank. 10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Lake Area Mortgage, a division of Lake Area Bank. INFORMATION REGARDING Foreclosure 11. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied. 12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $209,500.00. 13. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $193,899.94. 14. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, at public auction on October 28, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., at 635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 100, Pine City, MN 55063. 15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months after the date of sale. 16. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on April 28, 2016. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS,

ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Christopher L. Olson (#0395191) Geck Duea & Olson, PLLC 4770 White Bear Parkway, Suite 100 White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Lake Area Mortgage, a division of Lake Area Bank 1400 East Highway 96 White Bear Lake, MN 55110 THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2015 ORDER FOR REMOVAL OF ILLEGAL STRUCTURE In the matter of illegal structure located at 314 Main Street South, in the City of Henriette, and legally described as: Section 17, Township 39, Range 22, Townsite of Cornell, All of block 11. Owned by Jeremy P. Monson, 15 5th Avenue SE, Henriette, MN 55036 (mailing address) WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statues, Section 463.15 through 463.26, the City Council of the City Henriette, having duly considered the matter, finds the above described structure to be illegal for the following reasons: 1. Minnesota Statute 463.15 Subd 3 defines a hazardous building or hazardous property as “any building or property, which because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, physical damage, unsanitary conditions, or abandonment constitutes a fire hazard or hazard to public safety or health”; and the following City Code Violations: 2. Paragraph III, Nuisance In Fact (A) 1. Do not conform to the requirements of the Vehicle Code of the State of Minnesota. 2. Are in an unsanitary condition or have an exterior in bad repair. 4. Do not have adequate sewage facilities, plumbing, electrical and heating as by the City Council in accordance with regulations. 3. Paragraph VI, Development Standards: Section 2, Land use requirements. 1. As of the effective date of this ordinance, all land development activity shall require

a land use permit issued by the City of Henriette. 2. No structure shall be constructed or enlarged, or land shall be used, for any purpose or in any manner which is not in conformity and compliance with the provisions of this ordinance. 3. All Parcels or Lots shall have adequate road frontage to public street or road by easement or other rights of ingress and egress, or have frontage abutting onto an existing publicly maintained road or street. 4. Land development activity shall mean any new construction or the location of a structure or structures, an addition, or additions or an enlargement of any existing structure or structures, or any other activity which results in a permanent alteration of the landscape by construction or location of a structure which includes grading, filling and/or excavation activities to prepare a site for structural development. 5. Land Suitability, all land development activity in the City permitted following the effective date of this Ordinance shall be suitable for the intended purpose, be carried out on a lot or parcel of adequate size with a minimum of 9,600 square feet, and with sufficient buildable area to reasonably accommodate the intended activity. 6. Location of structures, all development and accessory structure activity within the City shall maintain reasonable setback from property lines to maintain separation of land uses, separation of principle structures, and separation of accessory structures from property lines. 7. Commercial/ Industrial, there shall be adequate parking, reasonable and safe access to a street or road, and the parcel or lot shall be adequate to accommodate the activities intended. 8. Whether similarly permitted commercial land uses exist within reason of Henriette, which would infiuence the need for establishing the commercial land use activity in the City, shall be a consideration. Section 3, Land use permitted and permits. All land uses proposed to be contracted or located within the City of Henriette are identified herein as conditional use, and application must be made for a land use permit from the city, conditional uses are identified as all land uses reflected in section 2, paragraph 3 above, or land uses proposed to be constructed or located within the City of Henriette. Section 4, Habitation Standards. 1. All structures intended for permanent human occupancy, or commercial/industrial use, shall be connected to the City Sewer System. 2. All structures intended for perma-

nent or temporary habitation shall meet minimum habitation standards including access to a potable water supply, well or city water system, an on-site sewage treatment system of the city, and reasonable barriers to protect inhabitants for weather conditions and elements. 3. All modular homes, trailer homes, prefabricated homes and/or double-wide homes shall meet minimum construction standards as defined by the Minnesota Department of Housing and Urban Development, certified as meeting HUD construction standards. Peaked shingled roofs shall be required at no less than 22 foot pitch. 4. All modular homes, trailer homes, prefabricated homes and/ or double-wide homes intended as permanent dwelling, business or for other year-round use, shall be situated on a 1. Concrete slab, or 2. Foundation, or 3. Situated on footings established below the frost level. Such homes shall be anchored in concrete. 4. Paragraph VII, Establishing sewer use regulations. 3. The owner of all houses, buildings, or properties used for Human Occupancy, Commercial or other purposes from which wastewater is discharged, and which is situated within the City and adjacent to any street, alley or right-of-way in which there is now located or may in the future be located. A Public Sanitary Sewer of the City shall be required. 4. To apply for a Sewer Permit at the time of requesting a building permit. At the owners expense to install a service connection by a licensed plumber to the public sewer in accordance with the State of Minnesota and with Provisions in this Ordinance, provided said Public Sewer is within 300 feet of the structure generating the wastewater. 5. You are in violation of Minnesota Statute 463 and the City of Henriette Ordinance of Nuisance due to the following hazardous conditions and or blight or nuisance conditions on your property: No residential application has been obtained; no building permit has been obtained; no sewer permit has been obtained and no hook up has been made; your structure is not to code as no setback verification has been received; no certificate of occupancy has been obtained and structure hasn’t been declared fit for human occupancy; structure does not have appropriate or approved foundation; shingled roof does not meet the 22 foot pitch requirement; and siding needs to be replaced or repaired due to inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, and

physical damage. WHEREAS, pursuant to the foregoing findings of fact and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, the Henriette City Council hereby orders the owner of record to remove said structure or bring said structure into compliance by completing the tasks as outlined above. WHEREAS, the Henriette City Council further orders that unless action is taken, or an answer is served upon the City of Henriette within twenty (20) days from the date of service of this order, a motion for summary enforcement of this order will be made to the District Court of Pine County, Minnesota. WHEREAS, the Henriette City Council further orders that if the City is compelled to take further action herein, all necessary costs expended by the City will be assessed against the real estate concerned and will be collected in accordance with Minnesota Statutes section 463.21, 429.021, or may be recovered by obtaining a judgment against the owner of the real estate on which the building is located or the hazardous conditions exist. WHEREAS, the Mayor, city clerk, city attorney and other officers and employees of the City are authorized to take such action, prepare, sign and serve such papers as necessary to comply with this order and to assess the costs thereof against real estate described for collection along with taxes. Adopted by the Henriette City Council this 14 day of September, 2015 /S/ PAUL VENHUIZEN Mayor, City of Henriette /S/ JANICE KOENIG Clerk, City of Henriette Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2015

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES SPECIAL MEETINGS FOR 2016 BUDGET WORKSHOPS Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Pine City will meet in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 6:30 p.m. on Thurs. Nov. 5, Tues. Nov. 17 and Fri. Nov. 30, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss and consider the 2016 City of Pine City Budget. All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard on the matter. Kenneth J. Cammilleri City Administrator, City of Pine City Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 22, 2015

OCTOBER 22, 2015

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OCTOBER 22, 2015 www.pinecitymn.com

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LANCE FURBER | THE PIONEER

Nature puts on colorful displays No matter what the season, Mother Nature can be counted on for some impressive moments, as evidenced by the summertime rainbow show (above) by Lance Furber, and the rich, autumn sunset over the lake (top) by Joan Collin Soles.

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Pioneer meets a past President MIKE GAINOR | THE PIONEER

Many mourn fallen Aitkin deputy The body of Aitkin County Deputy Steven Martin Sandberg, killed in the line of duty, was saluted by Pine City ďŹ reďŹ ghters and Pine County law enforcement as he was escorted home by hundreds of mourners along I-35 past Pine City on Monday, Oct. 19.

Al Berghammer with his (l-r) granddaughter Heather Overland of Sturgeon Lake, daughter Lynda Hahn and granddaughter Rachael Hahn of Montana in front of Mount Vernon (home of George Washington) in Washington DC. They were all there to watch Rachael in national competition for We The People. Readers can show their Pine City pride by submitting pictures of themselves in exotic locations throughout the world. Send all photos to editor@pinecitymn.com.