Pioneer e-edition Oct 8, 2015

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County plan could be move towards zoning

A BIG STEP UP

BY HENRY FISCHER NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

It’s been more than 20 years since Pine County developed its last Comprehensive Plan. It provided a roadmap to help guide future development, however most of the plan’s recommendations were never implemented.

That’s about to change. The Pine County Board kick-started a new 12-month process to develop a new Comprehensive Plan for the county, to be followed by discussions about countywide zoning – and potential development of a countywide zoning ordinance.

According to a new page on the county’s website, a Comprehensive Plan is an expression of the com-

‘Zoning is about what you want to preserve and protect.’

David Minke Pine County Administrator

munity’s vision for the future and a strategic map to reach that vision.

It is used to guide future development of land to ensure a safe, pleasant and economical environment for residential, commercial, industrial and public activities. The comprehensive plan may address such topics as agriculture, forestry, SEE PLAN, PAGE 16

I-35 slows at Highway 70

BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Construction season may be winding down across Minnesota, but motorists approaching the Rock Creek exit off Interstate 35 will find a new set of slowdowns in coming days.

According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, mo-

torists will be restricted to a single lane in each direction on I-35 at the Highway 70 interchange in Pine County from Tuesday, Oct. 6 to Tuesday Oct. 27.

The construction and ensuing delays will continue while crews conduct maintenance on the Highway 70 Bridge.

SEE TRAFFIC, PAGE 16

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A young mountaineer scales a rock wall at the Oct. 5 grand opening of FirstLight Health System’s new Urgency Services facility north of Pine City .

Urgency Services added to city’s FirstLight clinic

BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Pine City residents hit with health problems that fall short of life-threatening now have a place to get treatment that is moments away.

Karen Miller, who has been a nurse at FirstLight for the past 18 years, also calls Pine City home.

“As a resident of Pine City, this is huge,” Miller said. “We’ve been in need of this for

decades.”

FirstLight Health System’s CEO Randy Ulseth pointed out that even with all the new health options available in Pine City, those needing emergency services will still need to go elsewhere.

“It’s immediate needs – it’s not trauma services,” Ulseth said. “We don’t have any ambulances running out of here, and we don’t have any running into SEE URGENCY, PAGE 16

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Truck whacks power pole on Hwy. 70 A driver heading eastbound on Highway 70 ran off the road at the hard curve just east of the railroad bridge on Oct. 1. The vehicle knocked down a power pole, but according to law enforcement, the driver escaped without serious injuries.

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Kanabec deputy shoots, kills man in struggle

BY KIRSTEN FAURIE EDITOR@MORAMINN.COM

A Kanabec County Sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a man Sept. 30 when he attacked her in front of a home on Watkins Street, Mora.

According to the MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), at approximately 9 p.m. deputy Shanna McIalwain responded to a 9-1-1 call from a person who said he intended to kill someone at the home.

McIalwain arrived and entered the home. Shortly after, 37-year-old Robert Sullivan Christen drove up onto the lawn, crashing into a tree. McIalwain came out of a front door as Christen stepped out of his car and immediately charged at the deputy.

McIalwain drew her weapon and ordered the subject to get on the ground, but he ignored the orders and attacked the deputy, repeatedly punching her in the head.

According to the BCA’s initial investigation, the deputy fired her weapon, striking Christen multiple times. Paramedics from FirstLight Health System in Mora arrived minutes later. Christen was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators found no weapons on Christen or at the scene.

The deputy was treated and released at the scene for multiple injuries to her forehead and arm.

According to Kanabec County Sheriff Brian Smith, a woman and two children were residing in the home; the children were not in the home at the time of the shooting.

At this time, it is unclear what kind of relationship Christen had to the residents of the home. Christen had a history of violence, including at least three Minnesota convictions of assault between 2007-2014.

McIalwain has been with the Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office for 1 1/2 years and has been placed on standard administrative leave.

The BCA is conducting the investigation at the request of the Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office and conducting interviews with multiple witnesses. Once the BCA completes its investigation, it will provide its findings to the Kanabec County Attorney’s Office for review.

Kirsten Faurie is the editor of the Kanabec County Times.

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Pine County tax levy up nearly 5% in preliminary assessments

BY HENRY FISCHER • PART 1 OF 3 NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

The Pine County Board has approved a preliminary property tax levy for 2016 of $15,942,799, up approximately 4.89 percent from this year’s levy of $15,199,541.

The levy increase would generate nearly $750,000 in extra revenue for the county next year. Most of it is earmarked to cover wage and benefit increases for the 240 county employees which are stipulated in bargaining unit agreements.

Pine County has an annual budget of about $34 million, and property taxes represent nearly half of that. The rest comes in the form of state and federal aid, pass-through revenues for administering state and federal programs, and fees for county services.

“We don’t have enough money to do everything we’d like to,” Hallan said, referring to $1.4 million in new requests from department heads for sheriff’s vehicles and handguns, a new records management system shared by law enforcement, program increases for the soil and water conservation district and historical museum, plus four additional employees. In the end, commissioners approved only half of the increases requested, including only one of the four new employees.

LEVY TO BE REDUCED Action to set the preliminary levy came on a 4-1 vote with Commissioner Steve Chaffee voting no.

Following the vote, all commissioners said they weren’t happy with the size of the increase and will work with county staff in an effort to reduce the levy further by the end of the year.

The final levy will be approved by the Pine County Board following its annual Truth-in-Taxation public hearing in December.

PERSONNEL COSTS “Most of our costs are personnel costs,” County Administrator David Minke pointed out. Salaries and benefits alone are up almost $1 million next year. And yet, Minke noted that wages have not increased more than other jurisdictions, and the results of a new compensation study currently underway are not included in the mix. “Wages have not increased more than other jurisdictions,” Minke said.

A one percent levy increase represents about $152,000, Hallan noted. Creation of a single new employee job would use up half of that, and if a county employee happens to get married and switches to family coverage it costs the county an extra $14,000 per year, he said.

Commissioner Curt Rossow, for example, pointed out that Pine County has the second lowest average per capita income in the state, and its financial ability to pay Curt Rossow Pine County Commissioner for staff and programs is limited. Hallan agreed, saying it’s difficult for the county to absorb a 19 percent increase in health insurance for county employees and still give raises.

“People are our biggest asset, but they’re also our biggest expense,” Rossow said. He conjectured that “every year in the future we’ll be faced with five percent levy increases without increasing services at all – every year, forever.”

Hallan agreed. “We are still a poor county,” he said. Pine County has aging demographics, he pointed out, noting that the county has one of the highest populations of people over 65 in the state. Hallan said he is concerned about how property tax increases would affect senior citizens. “We’re trying to protect an 80-year-old grandma living in an $80,000 house on Eighth Street,” he emphasized.

“We didn’t cut any people,” Hallan said. “We cut programs to fund increases for existing staff.”

Hallan said he was not comfortable approving a levy increase of more than five percent, but noted a sharp disparity in tax capacity between Pine County and its surrounding neighbors. By comparison, he said, “We taxed our people half of what Kanabec County charges.”

Commissioners did include money in the budget for an additional assistant county attorney, largely because the costs will primarily be funded by contracts the county has with area cities like Pine City, Hinckley, Sandstone and Askov.

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sheriff investigator, extension agricultural educator and a parttime probation agent were not included in next year’s budget. The Pine County Soil & Water Conservation District also requested an additional $60,000 in funding so that their four part-time employees could work full-time; that request also was not included in the budget for next year.

COSTS UNDER CONSIDERATION The county is faced with an inadequate records management system that affects the sheriff’s office, probation, county attorney, district court and health and human services. A new stateof-the-art system in which data would flow seamlessly between those departments, will cost about $250,000. Commissioners decided to budget for half of the cost next year, and pay the balance in 2017.

Sheriff Jeff Nelson requested additional funding to replace patrol cars and purchase handguns for deputies (they currently provide their own handguns), but the number of patrol cars was scaled back and the estimated $40,000 for handguns was not included in the budget, but an additional $60,000 for increased medical costs for jail prisoners was included. “There’s a benefit to being in jail,” Rossow quipped. “You get free room and board, and health care.”

Commissioners did include about $257,000 in additional funding for health and human services in an effort to finally balance the county’s HHS budget, which had been operating in the red for the past few years because expenses exceeded revenue.

“As a county, we think of ourselves as an independent body, but in reality, we’re agents for the state, administering state and federal programs locally,” Minke said. On the bright side, Minke said county program aid from the state will be about the same next year, but the county will need to use its reserves just to maintain cash flow throughout the year.

The proposed levy also includes making a $1.165 million bond payment on the county jail and a nearly $1 million payment on the courthouse bond, both of which will continue until 2030.

The bottom line is that, “We are still a poor county,” Hallan said.

Next Week: More on what was cut from the preliminary levy.

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OCT. 8 Pirate & Princess Night On Thursday, Oct. 8 from 6-7:30 p.m., children ages 2-7 and their parents are invited to come in costume and enjoy a variety of “Pirate & Princess” activities along with a snack in the Pine City Elementary School multi-purpose room. Parents must attend with their child. No preregistration is required. Call Pine City Early Childhood and Family Education at 320-6294030 with any questions.

UCare presentation On Thursday, Oct. 8 an informational meeting about UCare for Seniors Medicare health plan options will take place at 10 a.m. at the Grand Hinckley Inn (two blocks west of the casino), 777 Lady Luck Dr., Hinckley 55037. To register for the free session, for additional dates and locations or other information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free) or visit www.ucare.org.

OCT. 9 Creative Canvas at PCftA Paint a fall landscape at Pine Center for the Arts, 265 5th St. SE, Pine City, on Friday, Oct. 9, 7:30-9:30 p.m., with local artist Peg Skalicky. Attendees will enjoy wine, appetizers and a friendly atmosphere for a relaxing night out with friends.

Space is limited; call 320-6294924 or visit www.pinecenter. org by Wednesday, Oct. 7 for cost, information or to register.

Stephen Forner fundraiser benefit A benefit for Stephen Forner, who has been battling cancer, will take place on Saturday, Oct. 10, 1-5 p.m., at the Pine City American Legion. Cover charge includes food and raffle; there will also be a silent auction.

For more information call Erik Weaver at 651-428-8594, or Diane (Bunny) Wilbert: 320-629-7666/ 612-209-2793.

Fall Crane Fest at Crex The 33rd annual Fall Crane Fest at Crex Meadows in Grantsburg, Wisconsin will take place Saturday, Oct. 10 beginning at 6:30 a.m. with crane count training. Pancake breakfast from 8-11 a.m. will be followed by a crane tour at 5 p.m. and “Crane Connection” presentation by wildlife biologist Dave Fronczak at 7 p.m. Email kristina.pupak@wisconsin.gov, visit www.crexmeadows.org, or call 715-463-2739 to register.

Author visit in Cambridge Scout & Morgan Books in Cambridge welcomes botanist, plant ecologist, and Minnesota author Chel Anderson on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 11:30 a.m. Chel will be sharing stories and experiences from her new book, North Shore: A Natural History of Minnesota’s Superior Coast.

For more information visit scoutandmorganbooks.com.

OCT. 10 & 11 Fall Fun Festival

Pine Center for the Arts Gallery exhibit opening reception Pine Center for the Arts’ next gallery exhibit, set to open on Friday, Oct. 9, will feature the work of Marnie Erpestad and Brian Nagel. A gallery opening reception with refreshments will take place from 4-7 p.m.

For more information contact PCftA by email at info@ pinecenter.org or leave a message at 320-629-4924.

Voyageur Oktoberfest The Voyageur Bottle Shop’s annual Oktoberfest beer tasting event will take place Friday, Oct. 9 from 6-8 p.m. at Pizza Pub in Pine City. Food and cash donations for the Pine Community Food Shelf are welcome. Call 320-629-2020 for information.

OCT. 10 Pine Area Lions Fall Fun Run & Cub Run The 3rd Annual Pine Area Lions “Costume” 5K Fall Fun Run & Cub Run will take place on Saturday, Oct. 10 in Pine City. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Pine City Community Education Program and the Pine County Horse PDC 4-H Programs. For additional information, to be a sponsor or to make a donation, contact Tricia at 612-298-5869.

On Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 10 and 11, the public is invited to the Peaceful Pines pumpkin patch (at the intersection of Northern and Government roads, Pine City) Fall Fun Festival beginning at 11 a.m. Parking and admission are free, there will be face painting, bounce houses, prizes and the opportunity to “pick your own” pumpkin. For more information visit peacefulpinesfarm.com.

OCT. 11 Lions spaghetti dinner The Pine City Lions invite the community to their 3rd annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pine City American Legion. The meal is by freewill donation with all proceeds going to help support the local food shelf. For more information call Darrell at 320-629-2816.

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Driver improvement refresher

A group session overview of Medicare 2016 choices will be presented at the Seven County Senior Federation building in downtown Mora on Monday, Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. Space is limited; call 320-679-4700 or email lisak@7countyseniors.com to register. Open enrollment is Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Individual appointments will be available later in October and November.

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A 55+ driver improvement course (four-hour refresher) will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Pine City Elementary School Media Center, 700 6th Ave. SW. Preregistration is required. For information or to register call 888-234-1294, or visit www.mnsafetycenter.org.

OCT. 16

THURSDAY 10/8 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 VFW Auxiliary: Pine City, VFW Post #4258, 6:30 p.m.

Al-Anon: 7:30 p.m., Pine City, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

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OCT. 12 & 13 Driver improvement 8-hr course A 55+ driver improvement course (eight-hour first time course) will take place on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 12 and 13 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. both days, at Hinckley High School - Community Ed., 201 Main St., Hinckley. Preregistration is required.

For information or to register call 888-234-1294, or visit www. mnsafetycenter.org. Those age 55 and older who complete the course qualify for a ten percent discount on their auto insurance premiums for three years.

OCT. 13 Parenting Plus support group All grandparents/kinship caregivers raising grandchildren/relatives’ children are invited to a Parenting Plus support group meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Pine City Elementary Community room #110 (entrance at door #5

by Dragonwood playground).

Call Pine City Community Ed. at 320-629-4030 with any questions.

Family Law Clinic The Refuge Network is sponsoring a free, open to the public, Family Law Clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 6-8 p.m., at Family Pathways (1575 East First Ave., Cambridge, MN 55008). Attendees will learn the basics on family law matters, receive helpful materials on divorce and custody, and have questions answered by an attorney. There may be an opportunity for two individuals to meet with an attorney for an individual consultation.

Consultations will be on a first come, first serve basis. For further information visit www. therefugenetwork.org or call 763-689-3532.

OCT. 13 & 14

The Knights of Columbus are hosting bingo, a pie raffle and bake sale at the Pine City VFW on Friday Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. All proceeds go to the Minnesota Music Ambassadors program.

Email robinskluzacek@yahoo. com for more information.

OCT. 16 & 17

MONDAY 10/12 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m.

AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

Mystery at the Fur Post Mystery at the Fur Post is an interactive drama. Armed with a candle lantern and a list of suspects, visitors will have two hours to view the scene, collect clues and solve the mystery!

The spooky, but family-friendly event begins at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16 & 17 at the North West Company Fur Post in Pine City. Reservations are recommended; call 320-629-6356 or visit www.mnhs.org.

OCT. 17 On Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Sandstone Public Library at 10 a.m., bird expert Laura Erickson will present “More Than You Thought You Wanted To Know About Owls,” based on her award-winning book, Twelve Owls, which provides an overview of the 12 species of owls found in the upper Midwest. Call 763-689-7390 ext. 7202 or visit www.ecrlib.org with any questions.

OCT. 18 Citizen of the Year reception The Chamber of Commerce will host a reception to honor the 2015 Citizen of the Year, Glenn Westing, on Sunday, Oct. 18 from 4 - 5:30 p.m. at the Pine City Country Club, Pine City. A short program will begin at 4:30 p.m. RSVP’s are appreciated; please call 320-322-4040 or email the Chamber at info@pinecitychamber.com.

PFLAG Meeting

Memorial blood drives

Pine City Area History Association

There will be Memorial Blood Centers blood drives in Pine City at Chris’ Food Center, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13, as well as Hinckley-Finlayson High Schoool on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information or to sign up to donate, call 1-888-GIVEBLD or visit www.MBC.org.

The next meeting of the Pine City Area History Association will be held Sunday, Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pine City. Margaret Marty and Angela Foster will present “Telling Your Story” – a look at history through individual stories and memories. For information call 320- 322-9208 or email pcahistory@gmail.com.

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TUESDAY 10/13 American Legion Auxiliary: Pine City American Legion, 7 p.m.

Pine County Republicans: 7:30 p.m., Tobies, Hinckley WEDNESDAY 10/14 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine City VFW Hall AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center

SENIOR DINING

ECRL owl presentation

The next meeting of the East Central Minnesota Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays will be held Sunday, Oct. 11, at 4:30 p.m. at Common Ground, the Cambridge United Methodist Church, Cambridge. Anyone in need of support is encouraged to attend.

Call 320-396-3128; 320-272-0069; or 763-552-0084 with questions.

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SUNDAY 10/11 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m.

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

Oct. 12 - 16 Monday: Parmesan chicken breast, wild rice pilaf, stewed tomatoes, lettuce salad, pineapple tidbits Tuesday: Mushroom & onion pork chop, baked potato with sour cream, steamed carrots, wheat dinner roll, pumpkin pie square Wednesday: Spaghetti noodles, tomato meat sauce, mixed vegetables, garlic bread, chewy coconut cookie Thursday: Roast beef with horseradish, whipped potatoes with gravy, green bean casserole, dinner roll, sliced peaches Friday: Breaded fish wedge, rosemary roasted potatoes, broccoli normandy, wheat bread, peanut butter 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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Why do victims stay?

BY LISA LILJA WINDOW VICTIM SERVICES

As victim advocates, we are often asked, “Why do victims stay?” On the surface, staying in a relationship with someone who hurts you physically, emotionally and psychologically is counter-intuitive. It’s easy to say, “If a man/woman ever hit me, I’d be out the door.” Understanding the basis of battering is the first step in understanding why someone would stay.

Battering is a pattern of behavior used to establish power and control over another person through fear and intimidation, often including the threat or use of violence. Battering happens when one person believes they are entitled to control another. Abusers tend to use a combination of the behaviors long before they ever physically assault a partner or family member. Often they control the money and other resources such as food, access to telephones or vehicles. They threaten to take children away or turn the children against a parent. They minimize and deny their abuse or blame the victim for their behavior. They isolate the victims from friends, family and other sources of support.

They use put-downs, name calling, mind games, guilt and humiliation. Excessive possessiveness and jealousy, destroying items that are important to the victim, and harming pets are also signs of abuse.

This emotional and psychological abuse often escalates to restraining, pushing, slapping, and/or pinching. The abuse may include punching, kicking, biting, sexual assault, tripping and throwing. Finally, it may become life-threatening with serious behaviors such as choking, breaking bones, or the use of weapons.

By the time an abuser actually begins to physically or sexually abuse, they have already worn down the victim’s sense of self, eroded their personal power and have conditioned them to believe that they deserve to be abused. As crazy as it seems from the outside, it is important to remember that things didn’t get this bad overnight. The abuser has had many months or even years to condition the victim into accepting these assaults and ironically, believing it is their own fault.

This is why it takes an average of eight times leaving an abusive relationship before they finally leave for good. Recognizing the length of time the abuser has had to condition the victim helps friends and family understand how long it may take for the victim to regain their own sense of self and have the strength and fortitude to finally leave for good.

If you or someone you care about is being abused, you are not alone; we’re here to help.

For assistance in Pine or Kanabec County call 320-384-7113. In Carlton County call 218499-8088. Phones are answered 24/7/365. All services are free and confidential.

Understanding Minnesota’s Good Samaritan law Do you remember the Biblical parable of the Good Samaritan? A victimized traveler lying on the side of the road is cared for by a passing man from Samaria. Feeling a personal moral obligation to love his neighbor as himself, the Samaritan tended to the victim’s wounds and then took him to an inn where he personally paid for his care and keep.

Guest Minnesota has a law entitled the Columnist “Good Samaritan Judge Greg Law.” It places a legal duty on people to Galler provide reasonable assistance to others that have been exposed to or are in peril of grave physical harm. Reasonable assistance could mean simply attempting to get help from law enforcement or medical personnel.

Also, no attempt to help is required if that would subject the person, or anyone else, to their own peril or danger.

Why does Minnesota have such a law? One Court of Appeals case stat-

ed, “The purpose of the Good Samaritan law is to encourage non-emergency personnel to help those in peril.” Historically, American law placed no obligation (whether legal or moral) on anyone to voluntarily help someone else. Now, all 50 states have some version of a Good Samaritan law.

To further encourage people to help others, the law protects lay-people from civil liability for negligence committed while voluntarily providing emergency care. This immunity exists both at the scene of the emergency and while transporting someone to a location where professional care can be rendered. While the law protects someone who negligently acts in good faith, it does not protect a person who acts in a willful and wanton or reckless manner.

What qualifies as an emergency?

Our law has defined an emergency to be any event or combination of circumstances which calls for immediate action, remedy, pressing necessity, or exigency where someone has been exposed to or suffered grave physical harm. However, you are not required to be able to diagnose a situation like a triage doctor.

Liability protection is provided if

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An emergency could occur virtually anywhere. A roadside accident, a concert or sporting event, or at a public shopping venue. Also, the law only applies to emergencies where professional help is not available to deal with it. If professional assistance is already available, there is no duty to stop and render aid.

Finally, it must be noted that the penalty for failure to provide assistance is being given a ticket for a petty misdemeanor. Petty misdemeanors carry a maximum fine of $300 and are not considered to be crimes.

The Biblical parable of the Good Samaritan describes a person’s individual moral obligation to render aid. Minnesota’s law imposes only a legal obligation to render aid but limits that obligation by protecting us from civil liability and it excuses us entirely if we would be subject to our own personal peril.

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Autumn is exciting in Pine City To the Editor: Don’t put away the entertainment expectations yet.

Autumn in Pine City is still an exciting time. We had the Highway 61 Film Festival and the first of three music entertainments. Both included famous celebrities, Al Milgrom film producer and Pine City High School alum and – as seen on PBS – the musical group Tonic Sol Fa. The events were well attended and enjoyed.

Now is the time to visit the apple orchards and pumpkin patches in our area.

More different music productions are scheduled in the next few weeks. The North West Company Fur Post plans on its annual Mystery at the Post on Oct. 1617. If you enjoy mysteries, you will like to follow clues to identify the culprit. It’s fun.

Many organizations have their fall meals for an assortment of culinary specialties.

Just because summer is over, the fun in Pine City is not done.

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Great time at the film festival To the Editor: I think I would be remiss if I did not express my very sincere appreciation for all of you that spent many hours viewing, judging and selecting the many movies shown this past weekend’s fifth annual Highway 61 Film Festival in Pine City. As the years go by the Highway 61 Film Festival event is attracting more and more movie entries from all over the world. In 2014 there were a little over 600 movies entered. This year there were a bit over 1,000 entries.

It is also great to be able to have much of the event held at the Pine City Technical & Community College, plus the two late night sessions held at the Pizza Pub. Over the three afternoons and evenings there were approximately 43 short movies and seven feature length films shown at the end of each session that were an hour or more in length, for a total of more than 17 hours of viewing. Every kind of comedy, that sometimes had the audience roaring with laughter, good drama, horror stories and seven really very good documentaries.

By far my favorite was “The Dinkytown Uprising,” made and directed by Pine City’s own Al Milgrom.

He has always been very supportive and he is also famous for starting the “Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival” years ago. Al took the time to be here and spoke to the audience before and took many questions after his movie was shown. A truly remarkable man who Pine City can be very proud of.

Yes, I did enjoy the entire event and was glad it worked out for me to attend and view all of the movies. I also enjoyed not being bombarded by commercials like I would have been had I been watching TV

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I know the weather made it very nice to be outside this past weekend, (many have conflicts that prevent them from taking in this once-a-year great event) but I have to say that those of you who did not come to see any part or even one session really missed out. I hope everything works out that I can again be lucky enough to attend next year.

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Farewell address of our first president Friends and Citizens: The period for a new election of a citizen to administer the executive government of the United States being not far distant, and the time actually arrived when your thoughts must be employed in designating the person who is to be clothed with that important trust, it appears to me proper, especially as it may conduce to a more distinct expression of the public voice, that I should now apprise you of the resolution I have formed, to decline being considered among the number of those out of whom a choice is to be made.

I beg you, at the same time, to do me the justice to be assured that this resolution has not been taken without a strict regard to all the considerations appertaining to the relation which binds a dutiful citizen to his country; and that in withdrawing the tender of service, which silence in my situation might imply, I am influenced by no diminution of zeal for your future interest, no deficiency of grateful respect for your past kindness, but am supported by a full conviction that the step is compatible with both.

The acceptance of, and continuance hitherto in, the office to which your suffrages have twice called me have been a uniform sacrifice of inclination to the opinion of duty and to a deference for what appeared to be your desire. I constantly hoped that it would have been much earlier in my power, consistently with motives which I was not at liberty to disregard, to return to that retirement from which I had been reluctantly drawn. The strength of my inclination to do this, previous to the last election, had even led to the preparation of an address to declare it to you; but mature reflection on the then perplexed and critical posture of our affairs with foreign nations, and the unanimous advice of persons entitled to my confidence, impelled me to abandon the idea.

I rejoice that the state of your concerns, external as well as internal, no longer renders the pursuit of inclination incompatible with the sentiment of duty or propriety, and am persuaded, whatever partiality may be retained for my services, that, in the present circumstances of our country, you will not disapprove my determination to retire.

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The plan, which mandates Minnesota reduce utility carbon emissions by over 40 percent by 2030, could lead to closures of coal-fired power plants which would further increase energy costs and create substantial job losses.

“Our goal should be to lower energy costs, not raise them,” Rarick said. “This EPA rule is a complete overreach by the federal government, and it is my hope that our attorney general will fight for hardworking Minnesotans and join a number of other states in challenging the Clean Power Plan in federal court.”

Rarick noted that Minnesota has spent billions of dollars over the past decade to reduce pollution and increase energy efficiency. He added that the federal government is now punishing Minnesotans for our early action related to clean and affordable power by not recognizing our state’s past leadership and innovation.

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Garden peas still producing, even after 1940 frost 10 Years Ago, 2005 King Chip Honer and Queen Bree Larson-Ellison were crowned as Homecoming royalty for 2005 at ceremonies Oct. 6.

All shined up for their roles as c r o w n bearer and flower girl were Brady Hepburn and Jada Vaudrin.

A full time fire Years chief will most likeAgo ly join the Pine City Donna staff in the Heath coming year. The position with a salary of $50,960 a year plus benefits will be advertised immediately.

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The Bob Hunt building at 210 5th Ave. SE is now the new home for Pine City ECFE and Community Education. The children’s activity area is twice the size and they have built a little house within the space for infant care, Paul and Laura Novy celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Oct. 22 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.

St. Mary’s Kindergartners were visited by the Pine City Fire Department. Each received a firefighters helmet, donated by Rick Stolp. The firefighters included Stolp, Pete Leibel, Tony Willert, Tim Skalicky and George Johnson.

Student Achievers are ninth grader Sara Odendahl, daughter of Curtis and Marjorie Odendahl, and first grader Raven Stalnes, daughter of David and Mary Rarick.

Cheerleading Athletes of the Week are senior captains Rebekah Pulju and Megan Anglo. They have positive attitudes on the field and in school and at work as well. They will be immensely missed next year.

25 Years Ago, 1990 The sleuth in Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” is Christopher Wren. Pine City’s own Jack Sharp tackles the challenging part in the Heritage Players production opening Oct. 12.

Pine City plans to help Pine County store the two ambulances that serve

the Pine City area. The solution would be to build an addition to the city garage. The council unanimously approved getting bids.

Max and Betsy Blaufuss, owners of Lakeside Medical Center in Pine City, have participated in the high school work experience program for the 20 years it has been in existence. Work experience coordinator Lyndon Hagestuen recently gave them a plaque to thank them for their cooperation.

Aaron Koppen, 10, earned the right to go to the state Punt, Pass and Run championship by winning first in his age group at the regions in Delano.

Pine City Country Club recently held its mens and womens league tournaments. Mark Roubinek won the mens league title with scores of 39 and 35 for a 74 total in 18 holes.

Womens league winner was Sheryl Lund, who shot a 41 and a 39 for a total of 80. Joyce Kosbab won the senior womens division with a 50, and Chuck Theilen was the senior mens champ with a 41.

Miss Cabana, a Half Arabian, bred and owned

by Tim Sigurdsen, Grasston, was recently chosen as the 1990 National

Junior Champion Pinto Mare, Pleasure Type at Tulsa, Oklahoma. Miss Cabana was shown by Barb Johnson, formerly of Pine City.

The Totem Pole in Russ Boswell’s yard was started by his brother Harold before he died. It took Russ two years of grieving Harold’s death before he could finish the piece that stands as a constant reminder of his brother and the Native American heritage they share.

The Royal Rangers, the boys youth group from First Assembly of God in Pine City, had a special outing. Russell Troolin, offered to take the boys and their guests for rides in his Piper Cub. The boys went up in groups of three or four and were flown over their homes and Pine City. Each ride lasted from 15-20 minutes.

It was the first time most of the participants had been up in an airplane.

A six foot model voyageur arrived at Pine City Hall recently. Done by chainsaw sculptor Dennis Roghair, it resembles the huge redwood statue Roghair plans to do for the city sometime next year.

Nancy Mach is chairman of the Governor’s Design Team Committee, which is heading up the effort to get the statue carved and erected.

50 Years Ago, 1965 Mary Jo Wiedemann was crowned Homecoming Queen by football co-captain Mike Thiry.

The Pine City Dragons defeated the Rush City Tigers 13-6 and also regained possession of the “Little Green Jug” from the Tigers.

Miles D. Beckstrom, HM3, USN, son of Mrs. Edith Beckstrom of Pine City, was presented the Naval commendation Medal for performance above and beyond the call of duty in assisting the evacuation of wounded personnel from the Officers’ club at Saigon, Vietnam after a terrorist’s bomb attack on Dec. 24.

75 Years Ago, 1940 It seems that out of sheer spite for the cold weather and frost, the peas in Mrs. Helen Schlaeger’s garden near Braham continue to blossom. She reports having had two meals of creamed peas from the garden during last week.

The vines are still green and show no signs of being frost-bitten, while the other vegetables are completely frozen.

100 Years Ago, 1915 Otto Kowalke is the first man in town to build a new sidewalk. Who is next to follow?

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A Hall of Fame career Roger Keil, class of 1960, was inducted into the Dragon Athletic Hall of Fame this past week (see Page 14), along with Kenny Bible (1958) and Jon Rydberg (1996). Keil earned varsity letters in four sports and captained two of them. He was a starting forward for Dragon basketball his junior and senior years and was All-Conference as a senior.

Lohmar & Oman have been busy the past week with repairing the hot water heating plant in the school house at Brook Park, with putting some finishing touches on the new steam heating plant

in Dad Coffin’s Hotel at Hinckley and with the hot water heating plant in the new Wm. Peters residence on 6th Street.

That’s as bad as a printing office – everything in a bunch.

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Tennis powerhouse sisters, junior Natalie (right) and freshman Elizabeth Cahill (left), were both named Conference champs in individual play at Granite Ridge on Oct. 3. Number 1 seed Natalie also earned top point-getter honors on the year in the Granite Ridge Conference.

Tennis team just misses Conference Championship

BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

The Pine City girls tennis team finished their regular season up this past week, narrowly missing out on winning the conference championship. The squad also competed in the Granite Ridge Conference Individual Tournament where junior Natalie Cahill and freshman Elizabeth Cahill were crowned Conference Champions.

Foley 4, Pine City 3

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On Tuesday, Sept. 29 the Dragons hosted the Falcons with a lot riding on the match. The winner would earn the Granite Ridge Conference Championship. Unfortunately for the host team, the Dragons lost a nail biter to drop to 9-6 overall and 4-2 in conference play.

The Dragons were the first on the scoreboard with two quick wins by Natalie Cahill at first singles (6-2, 6-0) and Gracie LeBrun (6-2, 6-2) at second singles. Third doubles provided the Dragons with their third point of the match. Emily Carpenter and Lydia Adams won in a three-set thriller (7-5, 1-6, 6-4). It was a big win for two young players, but it was the final point the Dragons would earn on the day.

“We also had opportunities at third and fourth singles,” said head coach Rick Engelstad. “Anna Miller played a super match at third singles, losing a tight two-set battle.

At fourth singles Elizabeth Cahill

At third doubles, Morganne Johnson (above) and Melinda Rydberg won their match in three sets at Crosby-Ironton.

battled also and lost in a tough twoset match. This was a playoff type atmosphere, so it was a good prep.

Hopefully we learn and build off this experience.”

Pine City 7, Crosby-Ironton 0 On Thursday, Oct. 1 the Dragons traveled to face the Rangers in Crosby and easily moved to 10-6 on the year. At third and fourth singles, Elizabeth Cahill (6-2, 6-1) and Alison Brown (6-2, 6-2) put the Dragons on the board for a quick 2-0 lead. Second doubles was next on the board and the tandem of Caitlyn Furber and Miller controlled their match (63, 6-3). At third doubles, Morganne Johnson and Melinda Rydberg had a tough start but put things together and ended up winning their match

CONGRATULATIONS TO PIPER! Piper Knudson, a senior at Pine City High School received a letter of acceptance this past summer to attend the full time Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) program at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus! Excellent grades transcript and two college level written essays were submitted to this competitive program for consideration. Only 500 new PSEO students are admitted each year out of approximately 1,200 applicants. A very special thank you to Mrs. Brubaken and Mrs. Cooksey for their commitment to helping students elevate to higher grounds. Piper is now experiencing big city campus life.

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in three sets (2-6, 6-2, 6-3). LeBrun won in straight sets at second singles (6-1, 6-3) and Natalie Cahill controlled her match at first singles, never dropping a game (6-0, 6-0). Raven Rarick paired with Adams to win at first doubles (6-1, 6-0).

The team was clearly playing at a high level. Two days later the Dragons traveled to Becker to compete in the Granite Ridge Individual Tournament in Becker on Saturday, Oct. 3.

“This tournament is all individual in nature,” explained Engelstad.

“Natalie Cahill was the #1 seed and she went 2-0 and was crowned the Granite Ridge Champion at first singles. She was also the top point-getter on the year in the Granite Ridge Conference. She played well and took care of business today. At fourth singles, Elizabeth Cahill was the #2 seed and she went 2-0 and was crowned the Granite Ridge Champion. In the finals, she defeated the young lady from Foley that beat her on Tuesday, a very solid win. Each time on the court Elizabeth gets better and better.”

At second singles, Lebrun went 2-1 on the day and took second. At third doubles, Johnson and Carpenter finished in third place with a 1-1 record.

The postseason is now upon us in girls tennis. The Dragons earned the #2 seed in the south and will host Mora at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9 in Section play.

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At second singles, Gracie Lebrun went 2-1 on the day to take second place at the Granite Ridge Individual Tournament on Oct. 3.

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Dragons football Cross-country team gaining strength with every race plays best game to date, still falls at Crosby

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The cross-country team from Pine City competed in Duluth on Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Swain Invitational. The team continues to show improvement and seems to be getting stronger with each race.

“The girls and boys teams are still improving and had their best performance of the season,” said head coach Jared Clementson. “This meet is one of the biggest meets in the state. The varsity race sizes are biggest of the season with 223 runners in each race. This is a very fun meet and weekend for our varsity runners. We are able to bring our team up on Friday night to run through the trails of Duluth and stay at the Edgewater hotel. The team would like to thank Cheryl Bjerke and the Pine Country Fun Run for the generous donation that provides us with this great opportunity. It has proved to be a great team bonding experience.”

In girls action, Pine City placed third out of 29 complete teams with a total of 214 points in a very competitive field. In attendance were five of the 12 ranked teams, plus many other talented runners. Perham and Trinity of River Ridge took first and second with 84 and 85 points respectively.

Pine City’s girls beat eighth ranked Holy Family Catholic by a tie breaker (Dragons sixth runner was faster) and also finished 24 points ahead of Mora. Over the past three years, the Dragons girls have

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Result: Rangers score fourth quarter touchdown to beat Dragons 28-26 Where/When: At Crosby-Ironton on Friday, Oct. 2 GINA GUSK | THE PIONEER

(left) Eli Grubbs lost his shoe but not his spirit, placing 51st at the Swain Invite. (right) The team bonded as they ran Duluth’s trails the day before the Swain Invitational on Oct. 3.

gone from 21st, to 10th, and now to third at this meet.

Alaina Steele had a breakthrough race as she became the first girl in school history to break 21 minutes. She ran a 34 second personal best time of 20:48, placing 27th. Allison Gusk (21:06) and Ashli Webster (21:07) finished strong together in 40th and 42nd. Marin Foss (21:40) and Grace Langmade (21:56) rounded out the Dragons scorers. Makayla Butenhoff (22:36) came in clutch with a 57 second PB (she was the tiebreaker who helped beat Holy Family Catholic). Jill Tomczyk (23:51) rounded out the varsity squad. All but Foss ran a personal best time for the season.

The boys team also had a solid showing, placing seventh out of 29 teams with a total of 283 points in a very competitive field. Mora won with 40 points. Four of the six teams that finished ahead of the Dragons are ranked in the top-seven in the state.

“This was by far our boys’ best race of the season,”

added Clementson. “We are starting to see improvements from runners who have been sick and injured, as well as getting help from first year runners.”

Noah Adams looked very strong as he placed 25th in a time of 17:47. Eli Grubbs (18:39) and Riley Palmer (18:40) raced to the finish and had some of the most improvement on the team, placing 51st and 54th respectively. Andrew Clementson (19:06), Tommy Ryan (19:15), Sasha Whim (19:35), and Remington Steele (19:43) also ran well.

The Dragons’ next meets were scheduled for Becker on Tuesday, Oct. 6 and in Cambridge on Tuesday, Oct. 13.

These races serve as the final tune-up for the Great River Conference Meet that will be held on Thursday, Oct. 22 at the Pine City Country Club.

The Dragons also recently had an excellent showing at a meet in Pierz. Back on Monday, Sept. 21, Pine City’s girls team had an amazing race. With 24 total

teams at the meet there was much solid competition. The Dragons girls placed second with a total of 83 points, just 31 points behind first-ranked Annandale and eight points in front of ninth-ranked Mora.

“It was very exciting to see,” said coach Clementson.

“We will compete against Mora four more times before Sections. It will be a battle every time. Both teams are very good and we are pushing each other to be even better.”

Gusk (21:20) had an amazing race and was Pine City’s top runner, placing 10th overall. Webster (21:48) and Steele (21:51) came in together, placing 16th and 17th. Langmade (22:29) finished in 23rd, while Foss (22:43) placed 28th.

Pine City’s boys team placed 10th at Pierz with a total of 222 points. Adams was the Dragons’ top finisher for the day, placing 10th in a season-best time of 17:46.

What happened: The Dragons nearly had their first win of the 2015 season but were unable to punch it in on the game’s final drive for a winning score. Pine City showed tremendous heart though, as they trailed 20-6 at halftime before erupting for three touchdowns in the third quarter to take a 26-20 lead.

Seniors Marcus Scarbrough and Kole Jusczak led the Dragons charge in that third quarter, each scoring touchdowns.

Scarbrough had two rushing TD’s on the night and a game-high 94 yards on 15 carries. Pine City’s O-line had its best game of the season as well.

Down by two points, the Dragons were driving the ball with under 3:00 to play but were stopped on fourth down deep in Rangers territory.

Quote from Coach: “It was great to see the guys playing hard,” said head coach Jared Polzine. “I think we made some great strides in the second half.

We figured out what it takes to play at a competitive level. We still need to play like that for an entire game.”

What it means: Pine City falls to 0-7 Up next: The regular season finale will be at Grand Rapids (5-2) on Friday, Oct. 9.

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Volleyball playing well, notch two more wins

Welcome to the Dragon Hall of Fame

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Result: Pine City victorious over Hinckley-Finlayson 3-0 (25-15, 25-18, 25-15) Where/When: In Pine City on Tuesday, Sept. 29

T new members The o of the Pine City High S School Hall of Fame p pictured are: Sarah K Kiel accepting for her ffather Roger Kiel (class o of 1960), Jon Rydberg ((class of 1996), Kelly B Bible Baker accepting ffor her father Kenny B Bible (class of 1958 and a athletic bus driver).

What happened: The volleyball program continued to trend upward last week, winning its only match on the schedule. The victory was the Dragons’ sixth of the year and second in a row against Great River Conference opponents.

Quote from Coach: “We played well,� said head coach Devin Geisler. “We have a deep bench this year with many players taking their turn on the court. Last year we split with Hinckley, so this was another nice win, beating them in both meetings.�

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What it means: Pine City’s record improved to 6-12.

Up next: The squad followed this performance up with a 3-0 win over East Central on Monday, Oct. 5 and has now won four conference matches in a row.

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Elsie Lundquist serves to the Jags.

‘Rowdy Crowd’ offer support, hilarity The devoted squad of Dragon volleyball fans known as the “Rowdy Crowdâ€? have been busy supportCHRISTINE RISBERG ing their favorite team this year. Members have attended all home and away games. Along the way they have tailgated and grilled out in the Milaca parking lot, sang “Happy Birthdayâ€? to a grandmother and served countless hot dogs to hungry fans. In the games they bring a variety of props and outďŹ ts to entertain the crowd. After a win they run on the court, high ďŹ ve the girls in a line then go to the entrance of the locker room to make the girls run under their arms.

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Sam Carr and Emily Broz defend at the net on Tuesday, Sept. 29 in a decisive victory over Hinckley-Finlayson’s Jaguars.

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‘We share the Kleenex box’ Compassionate Friends group offers hope after loss of a child

BY KIM LONDGREN NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Everyone experiences grief at some point in their life, but grieving the loss of a child brings a different kind of pain. It’s not something that you can explain – it’s something only those who have lost a child can understand. Many parents find themselves feeling alone, thinking that nobody has felt the same way or had the same thoughts.

“After Kevin passed away it was a great comfort to me to get letters from others who had lost children,” said Carol Peterson of Braham.

She and her husband, David, lost their son in 1997.

He was 18 years old.

“It amazed me that people I did not know would take the time to write to me,” she said. “It was very comforting.”

Carol, along with Wendy Englund and Teresa Hasbrook, all who have lost a child, lead a local chapter of the support group The Compassionate Friends of East Central Minnesota for families in Pine, Kanabec and Isanti counties who have experienced the death of a child. This group is dedicated to providing grief support to parents, siblings and grandparents who have had a child, brother, sister or grandchild die at any age.

SHARING THE KLEENEX BOX This is a group that nobody wants to join, but those who have find great comfort and help in healing. “[The Compassionate Friends of East Central Minnesota] has helped me navigate through my grief process and understand that I can grieve in whatever way I want and however long I want and no one in the group would ever judge that,” said Dena Ostrander.

She and her husband, Jared, attend the group. Their son, Henrik, was stillborn.

“It’s the only place that I ever really feel like it’s okay to say that I am not okay – because I am not alone,” she added. “It also gives me an idea of what my grief journey may look like years down the road and that it is okay to never ‘get over it,’ but that I can continue on in life and still find meaning and joy.”

The monthly meetings are informal, and all information shared in the meeting is kept confidential. Each meeting starts with the reading of the Compassionate Friends Credo and the group’s motto – “We need not walk alone.”

Members find these meetings to be a place where they can talk, laugh or cry without feeling criticized or judged; where they can relax and truly find support.

Members share struggles, tears and laughs.

“We share the Kleenex box,” Peterson said.

PRACTICAL HELP FOR HURDLES In addition to sharing, meetings include discussion of specific topics like sharing favorite memories or getting through the holidays or anniversaries.

“The Braham chapter started up just a few months after Matthew died,” said JoEllen Heath, whose son died in 2012, “meaning that they were there for me pretty much from the beginning with support, encouraging words, helpful hints to help me over the hurdles – things that other parents have gone through – to help me prepare for holidays and anniversaries and just plain being able to talk to someone or cry without feeling criticized.”

Attending the first meeting can be very difficult. The feeling of being alone, feeling like nobody will understand or not wanting to talk about the loss delays or even prevents some from attending their first meeting.

But attendees quickly learn that hearing what others have gone through provides hope to those that have suffered a devastating loss. People realize they are not alone.

Wendy Englund lost her son, Andy, in 2012. She said it took a lot of strength and courage to get help for herself. When she attended her first meeting she found people that were as new on the path as she was and others that had been on it for years.

“I saw hope for my future – hope that I can survive and honor my son,” she said.

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS WORLDWIDE Compassionate Friends is an international organization started in England in the 1960s by two couples who had each lost a son within days of each other. They came together and were able to understand each other’s grief.

With headquarters in Illinois, there are 650 local chapters across the United States, 19 in Minnesota. In 2014 more than 16,000 people were attending monthly meetings. The Compassionate Friends is a nonprofit organization with no monthly dues. The local chapter is funded by donations.

Teresa Hasbrook shared how the meetings have helped her since the loss of her 31-year-old son, Jason,

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Dena and Jared Ostrander shared time with their son, Henrik, who was stillborn. Chapter leader Carol Peterson says, “Compassionate Friends includes people who have suffered loss of a child by stillbirth or miscarriage. The loss of a child at any age is very significant.”

Family members are encouraged to share special memories of their loved ones like those shown here in favorite photos. (left) Wendy Englund with son, Andy, who died in 2012. (above right) Jason Boeck, son of Teresa Hasbrook, passed away in 2004 at the age of 31. (above left) David and Carol Peterson celebrate their son Kevin’s graduation. He died in 1997 at age 18.

in 2004. “Although grief is such a personal journey, Compassionate Friends unites people and allows a safe environment for grieving, sharing and moving forward in the face of horrendous loss.”

The East Central Minnesota chapter of The Compassionate Friends meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of every month at St. Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church in Braham.

Phone: Carol Peterson at 320-396-3496.

Facebook page: The Compassionate Friends of East Central Minnesota Organization website: www.compassionatefriends.org

Beginning Friday, Oct. 9, court users will be able to electronically file and serve court documents through an online portal in most cases filed in Kanabec and Pine counties.

“Electronic filing is a win-win for our courts and our customers,” said Tenth Judicial District Chief Judge John C. Hoffman. Both Kanabec and Pine county district courts are part of Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. “Not only is eFiling more convenient and timely for our customers, but the move to electronic case records is making our entire justice system more efficient and accessible.”

With the addition of Kanabec and Pine counties, Minnesota will now have 16 district courts offering eFiling and eService. The first 11 courts to allow eFiling and eService were part of a multi-year pilot project aimed at testing and refining the eFiling process and related policies. Based on the success of that pilot, electronic filing and service became mandatory for attorneys, government agencies, guardians ad litem, and sheriffs filing documents in those 11 pilot counties on July 1, 2015. The Minnesota Judicial Branch aims to make eFiling and eService available in all 87 district courts statewide by the end of 2015.

Upon implementation, eFiling and eService will be voluntary for filers in Kanabec and Pine county district courts, meaning filers will still be able to file documents using the traditional, paper-based method. Electronic filing and service in these counties will continue to be voluntary until July 1, 2016.

Under recent amendments to Minnesota’s Rules of Court, use of the eFiling and eService system to file court documents will become mandatory for attorneys, government agencies, guardians ad litem, and sheriffs in all district courts statewide on July 1, 2016. Use of the eFiling and eService system will remain voluntary for other filers, such as self-represented litigants.

In addition, the eCourtMN initiative includes a wide array of various projects that are utilizing new technologies to increase efficiency and expand access to information throughout Minnesota’s justice system. This includes: • Making it easier and more convenient for the public to view electronic court records from across the state at their local courthouses; • Partnering with the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to expand use of electronic citations (eCitations) and other charging documents (eCharging).

These tools allow law enforcement and prosecutors to file citations and complaints electronically, from their office or squad car, with the data automatically transferred to court and law enforcement databases. Use of eCharging and eCitations will become mandatory for adult complaints and adult citations statewide on July 1, 2016.

The Minnesota Judicial Branch has posted informational resources, training materials, and a three-step guide to starting eFiling and eService at www.mncourts.gov/eFile. The Minnesota Judicial Branch also operates an eFile Support Center for filers with questions about the eFile and eServe system.

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PLAN: First new Comprehensive Plan in 20 years scheduled for Pine County FROM PAGE 1

economic development, housing, tourism, water resources and more.

All Pine County residents and property owners are encouraged to participate in this process. For starters, a steering committee consisting of public individuals, Planning Commission members, and County Commissioners has been established to guide the project.

Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee members include Pine County Board Chair Steve Hallan and Commissioner Matt Ludwig; Pine County Planning Commission Members Richard Glattly of Willow River, and Skip Thomson and Jeff Schute of Sandstone; engineering educator Alan Hancock of Brook Park, earth sciences educator James Sloan of Pine City and agricultural producer John Von Rueden of Hinckley. Pine County Land Services Director Kelly Schroeder oversees county staff involvement in the effort.

“Comprehensive Plans are usually updated every five to 10 years,” Schroeder pointed out, “but ours dates back to 1993. Had it been followed in the interim, Schroeder believes it would have been a positive step forward.

County Administrator David Minke agreed, pointing out that the effort could lead to the development of a zoning ordinance, which flows from the Comprehensive Plan and specifies when, where and how those activities can be done.

Schroeder said she believes there’s a stigma attached to the term “countywide zoning,” and observed that some people in the county “want to be left alone” and do not support economic development.

In the absence of zoning, individuals’ property rights could be infringed upon by their neighbors. An example is in the shoreland areas around lakes and rivers, where multi-million dollar homes, trailers, tent campers and livestock are allowed next door to each other and can have a detrimental effect on preserving home values.

Minke pointed out that a countywide zoning ordinance could provide good value. “Zoning is about what you want to preserve and protect,” he said.

Hallan agreed, saying he believes the process will evolve similar to the county’s recently adopted Subsurface Sewage Treatment Ordinance

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(SSTS), which established an overall umbrella guide for the county while individual townships and cities may develop their own local versions to suit local needs.

A copy of the county’s old 56-page Comprehensive Plan, along with progress updates, is posted on the county’s website at www.co.pine. mn.us, then click on “Comprehensive Plan” in the box at lower right.

In other recent action, the Pine County Board: POSTPONED making decisions on setting the 2016 salaries for elected officials – County Attorney, Auditor/ Treasurer, Sheriff and Commissioners -- until year-end. Commissioners’ salaries for 2015 were set at $21,208, and their per diems were increased to $100 this year. “I don’t think we deserve any more of a raise than anyone else who works for the county,” Hallan noted, adding that he believes it’s hard for people to take time off from work to be a county commissioner.

Other counties that pay their commissioners the same as Pine County have less than half the population and budget. Commissioner Curt Rossow agreed, saying most commissioners are retired, self-employed or unemployed.

APPROVED a new Off-Highway Vehicle Enforcement Grant in the amount of $17,852 over two years with no matching funds required.

The grant allows the sheriff’s office to maintain four ATVs (one of which needs major repairs now) and enables the purchase of a new four-wheeler every three or four years.

APPOINTED Judy Scholin as a county representative on the East Central Regional Library Board for the remainder of 2015 to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Margery Swanson. Commissioners thanked Bayliss and Margery who served on the library board for many years. Commissioners also noted that Pine City Library usage has increased exponentially in the past few years.

APPROVED an on-sale/off-sale/ Sunday liquor license for Tommy’s Lakeside Bar & Grill, LLC in Pokegama Township.

NOTED that the county projects to spend an extra $35,000 next year for repair and maintenance of equipment, and is trying to streamline the 25 different models of copy machines the county uses.

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The summer-long road construction was still going on in Pine City last week as crews laid down a layer of blacktop over the refinished surface of Eighth Street SW.

TRAFFIC: Hwy. 70 still under construction FROM PAGE 1

A single lane in each direction will close from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. The shoulders in the same area will be closed until the work is complete.

HINCKLEY PROJECT NEARS COMPLETION Daytime lane closures on I-35 near Hinckley will be ending this weekend, according to MnDOT. Since Sept. 8, workers have been resurfacing 3.85 miles of freeway pavement and the ramps at Highway 48, with northbound traffic restricted to a single lane Monday through Friday noon, and southbound traffic Monday through 7 p.m. Friday.

That $1.5 million project is scheduled to come to an end on Oct. 9.

HIGHWAY 70 WORK CONTINUES Construction on Highway 70 between I-35 and the Wisconsin border is scheduled to continue through Oct. 23.

Drivers should expect traffic to be restricted to a single lane in various locations from 2.1 miles east of County Road 3 to the Wisconsin border, a span of approximately 1.6 miles.

The work is the final phase of the summer-long project, which resurfaced nine miles of pavement and carried out other improvements at an estimated cost of $8.6 million.

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here. If we have a need ... we’ll call the local ambulance service and have the patient taken to the appropriate location.”

He said that since building the clinic in 2011, this expansion into Urgency Services has always been the next step.

“What it means for FirstLight is that we are finally meeting the challenge of providing health care in Pine City,” he said.

“We hope that eventually emergency services will be able to be provided here.

“We’re excited to be the health care answer for Pine City now,” he said. “We’re here to stay. We’re here to provide the health care that you guys all need.”

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(l-r) Pine City Mayor Carl Pederson, FirsLight’s Dr. Peter Donner and FirstLight board members Teri Heggernes and Dr. Robert Musgrove cut the ribbon at the Urgency Services entrance.

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Fairview Health Services is trading Halloween goodies for children’s books, to offer a treat to military personnel serving overseas.

Participating Fairview clinics – including the Pine City and Rush City clinics – will give one book per child for unopened Halloween candy. The candy is donated to military personnel serving overseas. Last year, the program resulted in a sweet haul—more than 1,000 pounds of candy were distributed to troops.

Families can exchange candy any time the clinics are open from Monday, Nov. 2 through Friday, Nov. 6.

Central Minnesota still growing Secretary of State Steve Simon released the 2015 second quarter Minnesota Regional Economic and Business Conditions Reports, which show the vast majority of the state experienced quarter-over-quarter economic growth.

Central Minnesota (which includes Pine County) business conditions are expected to see moderate economic growth over the next several months, according to a variety of economic indicators. There were 1,396 new business filings with the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State in Central Minnesota in the second quarter of 2015 — representing a 1.9 percent increase from one year ago.

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“Harvest season is in full swing and farmers in every corner of the state are out using the highways,” said Sue Groth, state traffic engineer. “Motorists need to be prepared to encounter slow-moving farm vehicles, especially on rural, two-lane roads.”

Farm equipment is large and heavy, making it hard for operators to accelerate, slow down and stop. The machines also make wide turns and sometimes cross over the center line. In addition, farm vehicles can create large blind spots, making it difficult for operators to see approaching vehicles. All of these factors can cause serious crashes.

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“The biggest factors contributing to farm equipment/vehicle crashes are inattention, unsafe passing and speed,” Groth said. “Motorists should always slow down and use caution when approaching farm equipment.”

Motorists should: • Watch for debris dropped by trucks hauling sugar beets and other crops. It is safer to brake or drive through debris than to veer into oncoming cars or off the road; • Wait for a safe place to pass; • Wear seatbelts; • Drive with headlights on at all times.

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Neighborhood Watch programs have been in place throughout Pine County, and the United States as well, for many years. The program is a way for citizens to become involved in crime watch tips, scams that may be affecting the area or other areas of how to avoid being a victim of criminal activity.

Deputy Josh Matson recently attended the facilitator training program at the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension in St. Paul. In the coming months Matson will be working with citizens throughout Pine County in reestablishing those Neighborhood Watch Programs that had been in place and may have faded away. The Pine County Sheriff’s Office also hopes to help establish new groups as well.

One event for Neighborhood Watch is National Night Out, held the first Tuesday of August, which brings out a lot of citizens in the communities of Pine County to show their support and allow time to get to know their neighbors.

Watch for upcoming information on how to become part of Neighborhood Watch. Persons interested in reestablishing their program, or starting a new group, should contact Deputy Matson at 320-629-8380.

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Pine City’s Milgrom shares hit film ‘The Dinkytown Uprising’ Al Milgrom, who grew up in Pine City, returned this year for the fifth annual Highway 61 Film Festival. Milgrom, 93, debuted his first feature documentary this past year. Called “The Dinkytown Uprising,” the film is about events in Minneapolis during the Vietnam War, and was a sold-out hit at the MInneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival. Milgrom came to Pine Technical and Community College on Oct. 3 and screened his movie, then answered questions about the era and the process of making his film.

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A new job classification and compensation study indicates that most city employees are paid fairly and competitively with neighboring peer cities.

Jim Laumeyer and Cliff Tanner from the consulting firm of Laumeyer Human Resources Solutions, based in Duluth, recommended that the city adopt a new compensation plan and salary grade assignments and conduct an external salary review every four years to ensure market competitiveness.

“The City is fortunate to have many dedicated, loyal and hard-working employees who enjoy their jobs and provide quality services to the city’s residents,” the report noted. “In addition, the City is the benefactor of low employee turnover.”

The study said the city’s job classification titles are appropriate and no significant changes were recommended. The study found that the City of Pine City’s pay ranges are generally consistent, plus or minus 10 percent, with comparable-sized cities in the 2,000 to 5,000 population range outside of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, including Mora, Rush City, Milaca, Bethel, Isanti, North Branch and Princeton.

Laumeyer stressed that the purpose of the study was to ensure internal and external pay equity and compare pay range midpoints

REPORT FINDINGS: City wages are comparable with similarly-sized cities in Greater Minnesota.

Low turnover noted among Pine City employees.

City Treasurer and Building Official positions are 30-35 percent below the midpoint for similar jobs in the area.

to market midpoints.

“We looked at jobs – not the individuals filling them,” he pointed out.

A couple of exceptions were noted. The consultant observed that pay range for the Building Official is nearly 30 percent below market -- and the pay range for the City Treasurer/Finance Director position, currently unfilled, is more than 35 percent below market.

With regard to City Administrator pay, the study noted that the new administrator was recently hired and pay is at the very beginning of the range. “If compared as a starting wage, the City Administrator is not underpaid,” Laumeyer said.

The Pine City Council accepted the results of the study but did not take any immediate action on revising pay grades. “Most of it looked pretty reasonable,” Council Member Brian Scholin said.

The Pine City Council also began its review of the city’s strategic plan and scheduled a more indepth discussion at the council’s

next regular meeting, starting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28.

(In addition, the council also has scheduled two budget workshops-the first, at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, will examine general fund and enterprise fund budget numbers for next year. A subsequent workshop to review capital improvement priorities, will follow in November.)

“A large part of what we need here is energy efficiency improvements,” Scholin pointed out, adding that the city’s challenge is to find the up-front money to pay for them. Mayor Carl Pederson acknowledged that the city is shortstaffed, envisioning the need for the city to consider hiring two more employees in the near future.

City Administrator Ken Cammilleri suggested the council consider increasing its fund balance from the current level of about $500,000 to a recommended level of $900,000 to provide more flexibility in meeting financial obligations. Public Works Supervisor Maury Montbriand also suggested the city consider an equipment replacement plan to gradually replace dump trucks and related service vehicles.

Topping the draft list of strategic planning priorities is “Improved Communication,” along with investigating grant opportunities to pay for city projects related to community and economic development.

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With a change to the national rules, the Pine City Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary now accepts men into their membership – and the Auxiliary’s Marita Haberman couldn’t be happier.

“I think it’s going to raise our membership significantly,” Haberman said. “It will change the dynamic of our meetings and fundraisers.”

Formerly known as the “Ladies Auxiliary VFW,” the group was founded in 1914 and was offered to female spouses and family members of veterans of foreign wars. This restriction to female members ended on July 20, 2015 to open it up to male spouses and family members of veterans.

Currently, the Pine City VFW Auxiliary carries out the poppy program (handing out paper poppies to let residents show their support for veterans), has a bingo stand at the Pine County Fair, and offers a relief fund to help veterans in trouble.

According to the national VFW Auxiliary office, the group has 465,000 members nationwide who helped raise $4.6 million and offered 800,000 hours of service to veterans in VA medical centers, hospitals and nursing homes.

Haberman said she already has had interest from men about joining the VFW Auxiliary, and said the group looks forward to welcoming their first male member soon.

“I think it’s going to bring fresh new ideas,” she said.

“Change brings opportunity and I welcome this new opportunity to have more members to help veterans.”

For more information contact the Pine City VFW at 320-629-3198.

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Eileen M. Ankrum

Eileen Marie Ankrum, a 67, of Brook Park, passed age a away on Oct. 2, 2015 in Minn neapolis.

Eileen was born to Carl a and Daisy Carlson on Dec. 2 1947. She was a beautiful 25, g gift.

Eileen lived in Comfort T Township until she finished high school. She moved to the Mora area, where she met and married her husband, Larry, on Nov. 13, 1972 at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Larry and Eileen moved to Angus, Minnesota to work and farm and decided to move to Deer River, Minnesota for other opportunities.

While living in Deer River Eileen found out she was pregnant with her first daughter, Heather. One more move was made to the family home in Kroschel where Eileen and Larry stayed to live and raise their family.

Through the years Eileen kept busy being a substitute teacher and then worked for 20 years at the casino as a slot technician.

Eileen loved to spend time with her family. She also loved animals and bred Bassett Hounds for many years. Eileen enjoyed others’ company. She would give the shirt off her back just to make someone smile; her heart was big enough for everyone. Eileen always made a person feel loved. She also thought her faith was an important part of her life and was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Eileen is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Daniel, Richard; and grandson, Dakota Petschke.

Eileen is survived by her loving husband of almost 42 years, Larry; daughter, Heather Petschke; sisters, Melanie, Joanne, Daisy, Judy; brothers, Robert, Clint, David, Hugo, Peter; nieces, Jessica, Christine; grandchildren, Bradi Petschke (significant other Vincent Oswald), Ashlee Petschke (significant other Zav Minich), Colten Petschke; great-grandchild, Brooklynn Petschke; and many more family members and friends.

A memorial service is planned for Eileen at 2 p.m. on Oct. 12, 2015 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kroschel, Minnesota. Pastor George Morris will be officiating the service. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Arrangements by Methven Funeral Home of Sandstone.

Arnold S. Christenson Arnold “Arnie” Seabert C Christenson passed away S Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 at E Ecumen in North Branch a the age of 96. Arnold at w was born to Gustaf and E Edith (Widstrand) Christ tenson on March, 5, 1919 i the Swedish commuin nity of Rock Creek. He was the third of six children (Harry, Clarence, Arnold, Wendell, Francis and Inez) and a child of the Great Depression. This experience instilled character, perseverance, work ethic, family values and the importance of civic contributions.

At the age of 13, Arnie walked several miles to a family that hired him to take over farming responsibilities. What money he earned went into the family shoebox. He had more responsibility at 13 years old then most of us had at 21. He saved everything and could make something out of nothing.

As a member of the greatest generation, Arnie served his country in the Army Air Corps in World War II in the China-India-Burma theatre. His experiences as a serviceman in World War II had a significant impact on his appreciation of the United States of America. When he recounted his return coming into the New York Harbor and seeing the Statue of Liberty, he would get tears in his eyes.

Arnie began his career with Land O’ Lakes at the Rush City plant in 1943. He was asked to be the chief engineer in Marshfield, Wisconsin and a year and a half later chief engineer in Whitehall, Wisconsin. It was in 1953 he became plant manager in Milaca, Minnesota. In 1964 Arnie became plant manager in Pine City and completed a 43 year career with Land O’ Lakes at the Pine City location.

In 1946 Arnie married Virgean “Jean” Johnson.

They were blessed with four children and 10 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He loved his family and especially enjoyed the years when his kids were growing up. They all loved spending time with their grandpa and have many endearing stories. Every one of the grandchildren had a chance to have a dance with him.

Arnie led a lifetime of civic contribution. He was

a charter member of the Milaca and Pine City Lions Club where he was the third president. He served on the board of directors for the Pine City Chamber of Commerce, was active in the Knights of Columbus and VFW, volunteered for the fire department, and served as a commander of the American Legion. In addition, Arnie was a bell ringer for the Salvation Army and delivered Meals on Wheels. He was recognized as Citizen of the Year in 1988 by the Pine City Chamber of Commerce.

Arnie loved to dance. He loved to hunt and did so up to the age of 94. He enjoyed gardening and was good at it. He loved people, always had a twinkle in his eye and loved to laugh. Arnie will be missed dearly.

Arnie is survived by his wife Virgean “Jean” Christenson of Pine City; children: Robert (Jennie) Christenson of Harris, Ronald (Janet) Christenson of Waconia, Carol Christenson (Mark) Murray of Forest Lake, and Randall (Teresa) Christenson of Apple Valley; 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; sisters Francis Stromquist of Braham, Inez (Fred) Engler of Rush City; sister-in-law Margaret Christenson of Stillwater and many nieces and nephews.

Arnie is preceded in death by his parents Gust and Edith, siblings Harry Christenson, Clarence (Julia) Christenson and Wendell Christenson.

Monsignor Aleksander Suchan celebrated a Mass of Christian Burial for Arnie Christenson on Thursday, Oct. 1 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Pine City. Paul and Teena Bacigalupi and Kevin Cahill provided the music. Casket bearers were: Heather Sauerbrey, Allison Barmann, Amber Christenson, William Schildgen, Christopher Schildgen, Joel Schildgen, Jayme Lowe, Amanda Schneider, Benjamin Christenson and Jenna Foy. Interment took place in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Pine City with military honors provided by Heath-Perkins American Legion Post #51, Novak-Milliren VFW Post #4258, and Minnesota National Guard.

Memorials may be directed to the Cancer Society.

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

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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.

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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.

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Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

Zion Lutheran Church

825 Golf Ave SW, Pine City Pastor Vicki Vander Vegt 320-629-2985, www.orlcpc.com Worship Schedule Thursday Worship 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Worship: 8:00 & 9:30 a.m.

Coffee time at 9 a.m.

Sunday School begins 9/20 at 9:30 worship, Preschool-6th grade

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

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

Open Arms Church of God

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

6 p.m.; Frontline (Youth Group), Jr & Sr High 6:00 p.m.

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

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)

Grasston Baptist Church

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

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320-629-2561 Serving the Pine City Area Since 1896

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MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME MINNESOTA STATUTES CHAPTER 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.

1. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Murphy USA #7599 2. Principal place of business (A PO Box by itself is not acceptable): 940 Evergreen Square SW, Pine City, MN 55063 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary: Murphy Oil USA, Inc, 422 N. Washington, El Dorado, AR 71730 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

Date: 8/20/2015 Marn Cheng, Sr. Vice President Email Address for Official Notices: manuela.moon@murphyusa.com  Check here to have your email address excluded from requests for bulk data, to the extent allowed by Minnesota law.

Contact name: Candace Jackson Phone Number: 870-875-7751 Work Item 842370700032 Original File Number 842370700032 State of Minnesota Department of State Filed 9/16/2015 Steve Simon Secretary of State Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 8 and 15, 2015 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. DATE: 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

www.pinecitymn.com 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, plumb-

ing, 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 permanent 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 appli-

cation 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 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Quiet Title Court File No. 58-CV-15479 SUMMONS Robert M. Espeseth and Kristin Gross, as Co-Successor Trustees of the Clarence M. Espeseth Revocable Trust, dated August 13, 2003; Jeffrey A. Espeseth, Patricia A. Espeseth, Gayle A. Lantto, Jerome M. Espeseth, Lisa E. Meyer, and Robert M. Espeseth, individually.

Plaintiffs v.

Mary Karas, also the unknown heirs of Mary Karas and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the complaint therein.

Defendants.

THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO: Mary Karas, the unknown heirs of Mary Karas, and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint therein.

1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiffs Complaint against you is on file in the office of the court administrator of the above-named court. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this summons.

2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this summons located at: Ledin & Hofstad, Ltd., 539 Main Street South, Pine City, MN 55063.

3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer.

4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON

OCTOBER 8, 2015 WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not Answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the complaint.

5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.

6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute.

7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Pine County, State of Minnesota, legally described as contained in Attachment A, incorporated herein by reference.

The object of this action is to obtain an Order for the following relief: a. Determining that Plaintiffs are owners of the subject properties as described in Attachment A in fee simple, and that none of the Defendants have any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint and Attachment A. 557.03 NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 557.03, you are hereby served with notice that no personal claim is made against you and that any defendant upon whom this notice is served who unreasonably defends this action shall pay full costs to the plaintiff.

Dated this 11th of September, 2015.

LEDIN & HOFSTAD, LTD. /S/ KEVIN HOFSTAD Kevin Hofstad Attorney for Plaintiff 539 Main Street South Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-7537 Attorney Reg. No. 12445X STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Quiet Title Court File No. 58-CV-15479 ATTACHMENT A Robert M. Espeseth and Kristin Gross, as Co-Successor Trustees of the Clarence M. Espeseth Revocable Trust, dated August 13, 2003; Jeffrey A. Espeseth, Patricia A. Espeseth, Gayle A. Lantto, Jerome M. Espeseth, Lisa E. Meyer, and Robert M. Espeseth, individually.

Plaintiffs v.

Mary Karas, also the unknown heirs of Mary Karas and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the complaint herein.

Defendants.

Plaintiffs attach this “Attachment A” to the Complaint, for the purpose of identifying the interest, tax parcel ID numbers, and legal descriptions of the parcels affected by this Quiet Title Action.

Parcel A 1. Fee Interest in Parcel A. The fee interest in Parcel A is in Robert M. Espeseth, Gayle A. Lantto, Jerome M. Espeseth, and Lisa E. Meyer, as tenants in common, each with a 1/4 interest therein.

2. Tax Parcel ID. The Tax Parcel ID number for Parcel A is 260157004.

3. Legal Description for Parcel A. The Legal Description for Parcel A is as follows: The west 623 feet of the north 700 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 3, Township 38, Range 21, Pine County, Minnesota.

Subject to an easement for County State Aid Highway No.8 along the north side thereof, Bluebird Lane along the west side thereof, and any other easements of record, if any.

Parcel B 1. Fee Interest in Parcel B. The fee interest in Parcel B is in Jeffrey A. Espeseth and Patricia A. Espeseth, as joint tenants with the right of survivorship.

2. Tax Parcel ID. The tax parcel ID number for Parcel B is 260157001.

3. Current Legal Description for Parcel B. The Current Legal Description for Parcel B is as fol-

lows: Beginning at a point 20 feet East of Northwest corner of said Northwest Quarter of Northeast Quarter (NW1/4 of NE1/4) of Section Three (3), Township Thirtyeight (38), Range Twenty-one (21); thence South parallel with West line, a distance of 700 feet to point of beginning, thence East parallel with the North line of said NW1/4 of NE1/4 a distance of 330 feet, thence South parallel with the West line of said NW1/4 of NE1/4 a distance of 400 feet, thence West parallel with the North line of said NW 1/4 of NE1/4 of a distance of 330 feet, thence North parallel with West line of said NW1/4 of NE1/4 a distance of 400 feet to point of beginning.

4. Reformed Legal Description for Parcel B. The Reformed Legal Description for Parcel B is as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of said Northwest Quarter of Northeast Quarter (NW1/4 of NE1/4) of Section Three (3), Township Thirty-eight (38), Range Twenty-one (21); thence South on the West line thereof, a distance of 700 feet to point of beginning, thence East parallel with the North line of said NW1/4 of NE1/4 a distance of 330 feet, thence South parallel with the West line of said NW1/4 of NE1/4 a distance of 400 feet, thence West parallel with the North line of said NW 1/4 of NE1/4 of a distance of 330 feet, thence North on the West line of said NW1/4 of NE1/4 a distance of 400 feet to point of beginning.

Parcel C 1. Fee Interest in Parcel C. The fee interest in Parcel C is in The Clarence M. Espeseth Revocable Trust, Dated August 13, 2003.

2. Tax Parcel ID. The Tax Parcel ID number for Parcel Cis 260157000.

3. Current Legal Description for Parcel C. The Current Legal Description for Parcel C, is as follows: The west 623 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 3, Township 38, Range 21, Pine County, Minnesota, lying south of the north 700 feet of said Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter.

EXCEPT, Beginning at a point 20 feet East of Northwest comer of said Northwest Quarter of Northeast Quarter (NW1/4 of NE1/4) of Section Three (3), Township Thirtyeight (38), Range Twenty-one (21); thence South parallel with West line, a distance of 700 feet to point of beginning, thence East parallel with the North line of said NW1/4 of NE1/4 a distance of 330 feet, thence South parallel with the West line of said NW1/4 of NE1/4 a distance of 400 feet, thence West parallel with the North line of said NW 1/4 of NE1/4 of a distance of 330 feet, thence North parallel with West line of said NW1/4 of NE1/4 a distance of 400 feet to point of beginning.

Subject to an easement for Bluebird Lane along the west side thereof, and any other easements of record, if any.

4. Reformed Legal Description for Parcel C. The Reformed Legal Description for Parcel C, is as follows: The west 623 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 3, Township 38, Range 21, Pine County, Minnesota, lying south of the north 700 feet of said Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter.

EXCEPT, Beginning at the Northwest corner of said Northwest Quarter of Northeast Quarter (NW1/4 of NE1/4) of Section Three (3), Township Thirty-eight (38), Range Twenty-one (21); thence South on the West line thereof, a distance of 700 feet to point of beginning, thence East parallel with the North line of said NW1/4 of NE1/4 a distance of 330 feet, thence South on the West line of said NW1/4 of NE1/4 a distance of 400 feet, thence West parallel with the North line of said NW 1/4 of NE1/4 of a distance of 330 feet, thence North on the West line of said NW1/4 of NE1/4 a distance of 400 feet to point of beginning.

Subject to an easement for Bluebird Lane along the west side thereof, and any other easements of record, if any.

Published in the Pine City Pioneer on September 24, October 1 and 8, 2015

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PUBLIC NOTICES FROM PAGE 20 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Quiet Title Action Court File No.: 58-CV-15-491 SUMMONS Dylan Ascheman and Alicia Ascheman, Plaintiffs, vs.

Randy E. Bevens, Michele Ladich, Martina Ladich, Luke T. Hegge and Danielle T. Hegge, Christina Milless and Shane Milless, Doreen Hoffman, Northwoods Bank of Minnesota f/k/a Northwoods Bank, Accounts Receivable Services, LLC d/b/a Reliance Recoveries, and also the unknown heirs of Cheryl A. Bevens a/k/a Cheryl Ann Gordon and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the complaint and amended complaint herein, Defendants.

THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO DEFENDANTS, ABOVENAMED. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiffs have started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiffs’ Complaint and Amended Complaint against you is on file in the office of the court administrator of the above-named court. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights.

You must respond to this lawsuit.

2. YOU MUST REPLY BY NOVEMBER 4, 2015 TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer by November 4, 2015. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this summons located at: Siegel, Brill, P.A. 100 Washington Avenue South Suite 1300 Minneapolis, MN 55401

THANK YOU 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiffs’ Amended Complaint.

In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Amended Complaint.

If you believe the Plaintiffs should not be given everything asked for in the Amended Complaint, you must say so in your Answer.

4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE AMENDED COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not Answer

by November 4, 2015, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiffs everything asked for in the Amended Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Amended Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Amended Complaint.

5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance.

Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.

6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Amended Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute.

7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Pine County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows:

That part of the W ½ of SE ¼ of Sec. 32, Twp. 40 North, Range 21 West of the 4th Principal Meridian, Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the South line of said W ½ of SE ¼ and the West line of the East 66.00 feet of said W ½ of SE ¼; thence West along said South line to a point which lies on said South line distant 255.00 feet West of the Southeast corner of said W ½ of SE ¼; thence North at right angles a distance of 762.00 feet; thence East at right angles to the intersection with said West line of the East 66.00 feet; thence southerly along said West line of the East 66.00 feet a distance of 762 feet more or less, to the point of beginning.

Subject to C.S.A.H. No. 14 along the south line thereof.

Property is subject to a restrictive covenant that said property cannot be conveyed separately from the adjoining parcel to which it is being attached; said adjoining parcel is a parcel of record in the Office of the Pine County Recorder recorded as Document No. 361972 (Pursuant to Section 401D of the Pine County Subdivision and Platting Ordinance).

The object of the action is to quiet title to the above-referenced real property and to obtain a judgment declaring that Plaintiffs are the owner in fee of said real property and that defendants, and each of them, have no right, title, estate, interest, or lien in or upon the said real property.

Date: September 24, 2015 SIEGEL BRILL, P.A. By: /S/ GREGORY M. MILLER Gregory M. Miller (#249932) 100 Washington Avenue South, Suite 1300 Minneapolis, MN 55401 (612) 337-6100 (612) 339-6591 (facsimile) Attorneys for Plaintiffs Published in the Pine City Pioneer on September 24, October 1 and 8, 2015

The family of Bernice Gallmeier would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for all of the love, support and prayers that relatives, friends and caregivers provided during her illness and passing.

Thank you to Fairview Lakes Wyoming, Michelle Nelson, Fairview Lakes Rush City, and the Fairview Lakes Hospice Care staff for your honesty and compassion, and to Olson’s Funeral Chapel for their support and services.

Thank you to Pastor O’Shea for his visits and phone calls, providing peace and comfort, and for the beautiful personalized service which included music by soloist Marilyn Schoolmeesters and organist Dianne Kirchberg.

Thank you to the women of First Evangelical Lutheran Church for the luncheon that followed the service.

To everyone that visited, called, sent flowers and/or cards, we sincerely thank you. Your kindness will not be forgotten.

Donny and the family of Bernice Gallmeier

PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER S Sept.

28 - O Oct. 4 Theft, burglary, vandalism

Sept. 28, 12:26 p.m., report of vehicle exterior damage, State Hwy. 70, Rock Creek west.

Sept. 28, 1:04 p.m., report of fraud, 8th St., Pine City north.

Sept. 28, 3:20 p.m., report of theft, 7th St., Pine City south.

Sept. 29, 11:37 a.m., report of burglary, Pathfinder Vlg., Clover Twp. Sept. 29, 5:53 p.m., report of theft, Brunswick Rd., Royalton Twp. Sept. 30, 2:54 p.m., report of fraud, 3rd Ave., Pine City south.

Oct. 1, 2:16 p.m., report of vehicle prowl/ entry, County Hwy. 61, Pokegama Twp. east.

Oct. 3, 10:09 a.m., report of theft, 4th Ave., Pine City south.

Oct. 3, 6:39 p.m., report of driveoffs, 13th St., Pine City south.

Oct. 3, 7:03 p.m., report of driveoffs, 8th St., Pine City north.

Miscellaneous Sept. 28, 3:02 p.m., report of computer crime, Hinckley Rd., Munch Twp. Sept. 28, 8:29 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 7th Ave., Pine City south.

Sept. 29, 10:17 a.m., report of harassment, St. Croix Rd., Pine City Twp. west.

Sept. 29, 5:30 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 4th St., Pine City south.

Sept. 30, 6:30 p.m., report of animal bite, Olson Memorial Dr., Rock Creek west.

Oct. 1, 8:08 p.m., report of line/pole problems, Freedom Ave./State Hwy. 70, Rock Creek west.

Oct. 2, 8:02 a.m., report of harassment, 6th Ave., Pine City south.

Oct. 2, 8:54 a.m., report of threats, Main St., Pine City south.

Oct. 2, 4:57 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 11th St., Pine City south.

Oct. 2, 8:00 p.m., report of animal disturbance, Golf Ave./Golf Course Rd., Pine City Twp. west.

Oct. 2, 11:56 p.m., report of assault, State Hwy. 70, Rock Creek west.

Oct. 3, 7:06 p.m., report of sounds of shots, Cross Lake Rd./Steven Ln., Pine City Twp. west.

Oct. 3, 9:51 p.m., report of suspicious activity, Main St., Pine City south.

Oct. 4, 2:31 a.m., report of suspicious ac-

tivity, Beroun Crosssing Rd., Pokegama Twp. east.

Oct. 4, 9:39 a.m., report of harassment, Hillside Ave., Pine City south.

Fires and accidents Sept. 29, 3:07 p.m., report of personal injury, Hillside Ave./Evergreen Sq., Pine City south.

Sept. 30, 6:11 a.m., report of personal injury, State Hwy. 70, Rock Creek west.

Oct. 2, 5:57 a.m., report of personal injury, Hawk Ridge Rd./Dylan Ln., Pokegama Twp. west.

Oct. 4, 6:56 p.m., report of vehicle in ditch, Auburn Rd./Hawk Ridge Rd., Pokegama Twp. west.

Jail roster Sept. 28, Corduroy Lee Wayne Lyman, warrant, remand-bail, contempt of court- fail to pay order; hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degree- poss... 5th degree- poss/procure/control su...

Sept. 28, Quentin Dervon Rogers, warrant, under sentence, family offensenonsupport of spouse.

Sept. 28, Shawn Thomas Zeimet, warrant, remand-bail, Pine County warrant, traffic- driver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety, driving restrictions- alc/... DUI- 2nd degreeGM. Released Oct. 2.

Sept. 28, Cody Joseph Gerner, warrant, probation/parole violation, domestic assault- misdemeanor- comm... Released Sept. 29.

Sept. 29, Melissa Ann Maloney, hold for other agency, theft- $500 or less- M...

Released Sept. 29.

Sept. 29, Anthony Daniel Scott, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable cause, drugs- poss/sale hypo syringe/ need... poss/procure/sell/barter/di...traffic- driver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released Oct. 1.

Sept. 29, Sheila Ann Stratton, under sentence, forgery- offer or pass counterfeited...

Sept. 29, Sheila Renee Wager, under sentence, theft- take/use/transfer movable pro...; drugs- 5th degree- poss/procure/ control su...

Sept. 30, Lucas Jens Jensen, under sen-

tence, drugs- 5th degree- poss/procure/ control... Released Oct. 2.

Sept. 30, Kayla Ann Harmston, warrant, remand-hold, traffic- DUI- 3rd degreerefusal to submit to...; drugs- 5th degreepossess schedule 1...

Sept. 30, Duane Steven Leith, awaiting trial/court, remand-rpr, drugs- 3rd degree- possess 3 gram... trespassing-business; under sentence, remand-bail, contempt of court- fail to pay order.

Sept. 30, Angela Lynn Ross, warrant, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1; robbery- 2nd degree- aggposs/imply danger...

Oct. 1, Ashley Lynn Norell, awaiting trial/ court, remand-bail, probable cause, traffic- driving after revocation, allow operation uninsured vehicle, driver’s licensedriving without a... Released Oct. 2.

Oct. 2, Linton Ludlow Vang, book and release, hold for other agency, govt- failure to appear- misd. Released Oct. 2.

Oct. 2, Ralph Louis Nordstrom, Pine County warrant, traffic- DUI- 3rd degreerefusal to submit to...

Oct. 2, Joshua Martin White, Pine County warrant, govt- obstruct legal process- no forc...fleeing police officer, traffic careless driving, hold for other agency, driving after revocation, contempt of court- fail to pay order.

Oct. 2, Kathrine Irene Bontjes, Pine County warrant, wrongfully obtaining assistance... Released Oct. 4.

Oct. 3, Matthew Michael Anderson, awaiting trial/court, Pine County warrant, assault- domestic assault- Fe... govt- obstruct legal process- interfe... fleeing police officer, assault- strangleadult acquaintance, probable cause, violate no contact order- within 1...

Oct. 3, Curtis Lee James Fairbanks, hold for other agency, burglary- 1st degreeocc res- forced- day...

Oct. 3, Jacob Richard Stauffer, Pine County warrant, drugs- 3rd degree- poss...

Oct. 4, Marquise Verdell Mays, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- driving after suspension.

Oct. 4, Joseph Robert Murray, Pine County warrant, disturb- disorderly conduct.

There have been 1,493 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2015.

OBITUARIES FROM PAGE 19

Marvin G. Tollefson Marvin George T Tollefson of Pine City p passed away on Saturday, S Sept.

26, 2015 at the age o 84. Marvin was born of o July 30, 1931 in Frost, on M Minnesota to Peter and I Ida (Sandness) Tollefson, the youngest of eight children. Growing up, Marvin went to country schools and worked on the family farm in Beroun. In 1952, at the age of 21, he was drafted to the United States Army. He served overseas in Gelenhausen, Germany until 1954.

Upon arriving back in the United States, Marvin worked at the family farm and for Floyd Anderson Cattle Buyers. He also worked at Land O’ Lakes, first in Mora making ice cream and then in Pine City making butter. The butter won 1st place at the Minnesota State Fair twice during the 1960’s. In addition to his regular employment, he often did lawn mowing and yard tilling on the side.

On May 18, 1957, Marvin was united in marriage to Annabel H. Muellner of Rush City at the Immaculate Conception Church of Pine City. After marriage they lived in Beroun. In 1963 they built a house in Pine City where they raised their four children, Mitchell, Mary, Ronald and Kevin. Marvin then worked 24 years for the Pine City High School.

Marvin enjoyed playing the accordion, auctioneering, collecting antiques and spending time with his family. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought him much joy.

Marvin is survived by his dedicated wife of 58 years, Annabel. His children, Mitchell (Kris) Tollefson, Mary (Ray) Stafford, Ronald Tollefson and Kevin Tollefson, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Peter and Ida Tollefson, sisters Selma (Arthur) Ovik, Alice (Rufus) Muncy, brothers Lawrence (Ruth), Clarence, Pelmer (Angeline), Orville and Maynard (Joanne) Tollefson.

Deacon Gene Biever officiated the funeral service for Marvin Tollefson on Friday, Oct. 2, 2015 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pine City. Music was provided by Paul Bacigalupi and Ed Pangerl. Casket bearers were Kacy Deschene, Sarah Glorvigen, Michelle Jordan, Rachael Stafford, Dusty Rarick, Justin Tollefson and JoVonna Leske. Interment took place at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Pine City with military honors provided by Heath-Perkins American Legion Post #51, Novak-Milliren VFW Post #4258, and Minnesota National Guard.

Funeral arrangements for Marvin Tollefson of Pine City are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel; www.

FuneralAndCremationService.com.

BIRTH

Johnson Kooper Mahlon Johnson was born on Aug. 14, 2015 at Fairview, Wyoming. He weighed nine pounds, three ounces and was 21 inches long. His parents are Ryan Johnson and Jamie Kenowski of Pine City. Kooper was welcomed home by big sisters Brynn, 7, and Willow, 1.

His grandparents are Larry and Shelly Johnson of Rock Creek, John Tourville, Donna Tourville, and the late Greg Kenowski.

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Pine County 4-H goes to the dogs for a good cause Pine County’s 4-H dog group donated $200 that they earned with pancake breakfast to Veterans Services to be used toward a service dog for a needy veteran. Accepting the donation is VFW Auxiliary President Marita Haberman. Some of the group pictured include (l-r) Sophie and Ginger, Haeven and Glitter, Donald and Jackie, Marita, Jewell and Lucy, Joylyn and Hershey.

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Pine City seed artist impresses Minnesota State Fair judges

Brooke Reiser – age 13, and only four feet 11 inches – caught this 62 inch sturgeon on Rainy River on a shiner.

Joyce Rypkema wows the judges with her First Premium award-winning crop art fish and lake scene at the Minnesota State Fair this year. The entire artwork is composed of a variety of seeds of all colors and kinds.

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Pine City grad serves on Nicaraguan mission trip Joel Johnson, Pine City High School Class of 1980, recently spent a week on a mission trip to the village of El Chonco in Nicaragua with a team from Fargo’s Salem Evangelical Free Church. The group painted the local church, offered school and sports supplies to Nicaraguan children, and wrapped up the week by offering a celebration meal to 200 village residents.

Where in the World is the Pioneer? (above) Layla, Toby and Rowan Bulera hang out with stepdad Tom Hegge, Frankenstein’s Monster and the Pine City Pioneer at LegoLand Florida. (left) The Pine City Pioneer made a trip out to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where Justin, Aarron, Larry and Carol Jo Sweeney met up for a surprise anniversary party for Larry’s sister.

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.

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