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Motorcyclist injured after striking bear BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

A Brook Park man had to be airlifted from the scene after crashing into a black bear on his motorcycle on Interstate 35, just north of Pine City. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, at just before 5 p.m. on Friday, July 17, Edmund C. Hanson, 48, of Brook Park was heading northbound on I-35 just north of Pine City.

At mile marker 174, about one mile south of the Beroun exit, Hanson collided with a black bear crossing the road. State troopers were joined at the scene by first responders, the Pine City Fire Department and Pine County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Hanson’s injuries were determined to be serious enough to require that he be transported to SEE CRASH, PAGE 10

City, school continue to mull PCHS parking BY HENRY FISCHER NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

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Watching life return Emma Lindstrom shelters a Purple Martin nestling whose home was built by her grandson Daryl. Daryl Lindstrom Jr. said that when he became interested in Purple Martins nearly 20 years ago, his grandma told him he was wasting his time, and that the birds had gone extinct in this area and been so for many years. Daryl determined to change that, and after establishing many public sites which have ﬂedged thousands of young over the past 12 years, he now has his own Purple Martin colony.

The parking debate continues. City and school district officials have once again agreed to meet this month in an effort to hammer out, hopefully once and for all, a long-term agreement on parking at Pine City High School. Back in 2013, the city approved a variance that required 600 parking spaces as a result of the building expansion which included the new auditorium and district offices. School officials objected to spending upwards of $1 million

to pave 600 parking spaces, most of which may only be used a few times each year for special events like graduation, and proposed using the former car dealership property it owns across Highway 61 for overflow parking, along with installing a crosswalk and providing a shuttle to the front door of the high school. At the recommendation of the city’s planning commission, the council denied the school district’s request for a conditional use permit, expressing fears for pedestrian safety, since the lot is SEE PARKING, PAGE 2

Nelsons named Farm Family of the Year BY TERRY SALMELA NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Home Place Dairy, a limited liability partnership owned by Nathan and Suzanna Nelson and in the past by Nathan’s parents Howard and Diane is the 2015 Pine County Farm Family of the Year. Nelson’s farm is located east of

Hinckley and St. Croix State Park. The Farm Family of the Year is a program of the University of Minnesota Extension; the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources; the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Minnesota Agriculture Experiment Station along with Farmfest. They

were selected for this honor by the Pine County Extension Committee. They will be honored at the Pine County Fair on Sunday, August 2nd and at Farmfest near Redwood Falls on Thursday, Aug. 6. Nathan and Suzanna are the main operators of the PHOTO PROVIDED

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PARKING: School, city still at odds over lot use FROM PAGE 1

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Amiable squirrels offer striking sight A pair of albino squirrel siblings gambol about the backyard of Pine City’s Stanley Teeman. Teeman noted that there are actually three of the albino squirrels which can be spotted there daily climbing trees and getting a snack from Teeman’s feeder – but these two seem to have an especially affectionate bond.

County considers bike/walk trail BY HENRY FISCHER NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Pine County commissioners have discussed working with Rick Olseen and a grantwriter from Congressman Rick Nolan’s office to pursue funding that would connect a Duluth-to-Twin Cities biking and walking trail through Pine City. Currently, there are trails heading north from the Twin Cities to the southern Pine County line, and a trail from Duluth ending in Hinckley. This final 32-mile section of trail, once complete, would make the Twin Cities to Twin Ports trail one of the longest biking and hiking trails in the world. County officials noted that federal funding and state legacy grant funds could become available to finish the trail, with possible east and west extensions to neighboring county. However, county officials also pointed out that if state legacy grant funds are awarded to finish constructing the trail, Pine County would be obligated to maintain the trail forever. In other recent action, the Pine County Board: APPROVED a new three-year contract with Anoka County for medical examiner services which reflects a fee of $50,000 next year, down $5,000 from this year’s rate due to reduced case volume. NOTED that air quality in the Pine Government Center was tested and determined to be good. NOTED a theft from the county’s impound lot at Sandstone and approved the installation of razor wire along the bottom of the fence to deter thieves. REVIEWED a facilities report that recommends modifications to sprinkler heads and coat hooks in the jail. APPROVED charitable gambling permits for the Grand Lodge Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of

Minnesota--Helio Lodge #273 event at Wings North Hunt Club on August 16th and the Pine County Thunderin’ Toms Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation event at Tank’s Tavern in Cloverdale on Oct. 24. ACCEPTED a $2,400 grant from Greater Pine Area Endowment to purchase anatomically correct dolls to be used by health and human services staff as interview aids with children who have disclosed alleged sexual abuse. ACCEPTED a $17,000 grant for remote electronic alcohol monitoring to allow about 34 indigent DWI offenders to continue living in the community instead of jail. APPROVED the hiring of Melissa Berg as Chief Deputy Auditor-Treasurer at a $50,000 annual starting salary. APPROVED repeal of the City of Brook Park’s sewer ordinance, which was replaced with the county’s SSTS ordinance. AWARDED a contract to low bidder Tri-City Paving Co. to resurface CSAH 12 between CSAH 11 and 5th Street in Henriette at a cost of $86,713.50; part of a larger $1,007,262.33 project that includes street work in Kerrick and Rutlege, as well. APPROVED a permit to allow the Ruffed Grouse Society – Rum River Chapter to conduct Minnesota lawful gambling at Wings North on Aug. 8. APPROVED an agreement with Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures d/b/a/ Grand Casino-Hinckley and the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe to provide law enforcement services at the casino during high volume weekends, special events and concerts. DESIGNATED Lake & Pines Community Action Council, Inc. as the county’s local administrator of homeless prevention and assistance.

located more than 300 feet from the high school and that the busy highway presents a barrier between the sites. Superintendent Wayne Gilman pointed out that the city’s requirement to have 600 paved parking stalls within 300 feet of the building is very difficult to achieve and is not practical. “Our goal is to be allowed to use the car dealership lot across the road from the high school for parking, as we have for decades,” Gilman stressed. “We want to avoid spending $500,000 or $1,000,000 of taxpayer dollars on parking we don’t need. The school district now owns the lot and the speed on main street has been reduced from 45 m.p.h. to 30 m.p.h. by the high school. The school district is willing to pay for crosswalk markings across the road or even provide a shuttle. We feel the current parking does provide enough space for all our needs, especially if we are allowed Wayne Gilmam to park on our own property Pine City School Superintendent across the road once or twice a year. We maintain that the recycled asphalt at the dealership lot is sufficient for overflow parking.” City and school officials tried a compromise approach for graduation in May of this year, which involved allowing parking at the city softball fields to the north, along with a shuttle, to avoid crossing the highway. Under this approach, the city would be allowed to use the car dealership lot for snow storage in the winter. Mayor Carl Pederson and Council Member Paul Miller, however, continued to express their concerns about pedestrian safety. Miller and Council Member Mary Kay Sloan suggested that school officials assure sufficient space for emergency vehicle access and a fire lane at the high school. “The (school) board and I are willing to meet with the city anytime to resolve this,” Gilman said. Discussion will continue at the July 13th school board meeting and at upcoming planning commission and city council meetings later this month. At last week’s Pine City Council meeting, State Representative Jason Rarick said the 2015 state legislative session reaped positive benefits for Pine City’s schools, city, and nursing home. Rarick noted that the state approved $525 million in increased funding for education that will allow local school districts to beef up their facilities. A “lights on” transportation bill also will provide up to $35,000 in state aid for cities like Pine City with populations under 5,000. Extra funding for nursing homes is designed to help facilities like Lakeside Medical Center be competitive in today’s health care labor market.

‘Our goal is to be allowed to use the car dealership lot across the road from the high school for parking, as we have for decades.’

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JULY 23 Ruby’s Pantry The Ruby’s Pantry food distribution is the fourth Thursday of each month at the Armory in Pine City. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. and food distribution will take place Thursday, July 23, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. For information call 651-674-0009 or visit www.rubyspantry.org.

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thor of the memoir, “Dance with Me, Papa: Life with(out) My Celebrity Father.” For Rita, life as the daughter of a well-known writer was far from a fantasy. Rita’s father was Herbert Reinecker, a prolific German novelist, dramatist, screenwriter and television celebrity who lived in his own world of plot and dialogue. For more information visit scoutandmorganbooks.com.

RecFest bluegrass and art fair Milaca’s annual RecFest bluegrass festival and art fair begins with a 6:30 p.m. performance by the Frog Hollow Boys on Thursday, July 23 at Milaca’s Recreation Park. Concerts continue throughout the weekend, with special activities at nearby Trimble Park (on 2nd Ave.) on Saturday, July 25. There will be an art market, jam sessions, music workshops, kids’ activities and more. Children under 12 are free with a paid adult. For a full schedule of events visit www.milacarecfest.com.

Kanabec County Fair The Kanabec County Fair is Wednesday through Sunday, July 22-26 at the fairgrounds in Mora. There will be “Redneck Races,” a “Hill in the Hole” race, tractor and pickup pulls and a Demo Derby on Sunday at 2 p.m. The parade takes place on Saturday, July 25 at 4:30 p.m. on Union Street. For a full schedule of events, grandstand features and other information go to: www.kanabecfair.org.

JULY 24

Beau Berglund Fishing Tournament The sixth annual Beau Berglund Fishing Tournament will take place on Saturday, July 25. Sign up is from 8-9 a.m. at the Pine City boat landing. There will be prizes for the biggest and smallest sheepshead and biggest walleye. Minnow races begin at 3 p.m. Weigh-in is from 3-4 p.m. at the Village Bar & Grill. Silent auction winners will be announced at 6 p.m. All proceeds go to Beau’s older sister, Holly, who is currently undergoing chemotherapy. For more information contact Josh Nordahl at 612-366-0063.

JULY 25 & 26 ‘Toughman Minnesota’ “Toughman Minnesota” will be held Sunday, July 26 at the Paradise Park in Chisago City. The event begins at 7 a.m. and features half iron and sprint triathlon courses. The Youth Triathlon will also be held Saturday, July 25 in Paradise Park starting at 9 a.m. To register, visit dutrirun.com, active.com or call 920-574-2972.

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The Pine City Arts Council invites the community to enjoy the Vaudeville show “My Sweet Patootie” at Art in The Park on Friday, July 24, 6:30 p.m., at Robinson Park in downtown Pine City. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church will begin serving pulled pork and potato salad at 5:30 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the free, and final, show of the 2015 Art in the Park series.

S.A.L. French Toast Breakfast A French Toast Breakfast to benefit the Sons of the American Legion will be served Sunday, July 26 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Pine City American Legion. French toast, eggs, sausage and beverages are included with the meal. Discounted tickets are available in advance at the Legion or from S.A.L. members.

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On Friday, July 24 an informational meeting about UCare for Seniors Medicare health plan options will take place at 1 p.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.

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

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Family Campﬁre program All ages are welcome for an evening of fun around the campfire at Crex Meadows in Grantsburg, Wisconsin on Tuesday, July 28 from 7 - 8:15 p.m. The air will be filled with songs, stories, hikes and snacks. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Call 715-463-2739 or visit www.crexmeadows.org for information.

‘Living Well with Chronic Conditions’ workshop Register now for a “Living Well with Chronic Conditions” 6-week workshop at FirstLight Health System in Mora on Tuesdays beginning July 28. The sessions are from 9-11:30 a.m. and are free to attend, though a donation is suggested. Call 320225-3305 or 320-225-9277 with questions or to sign up.

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‘My Sweet Patootie’ at Art in the Park

Scout & Morgan Books in Cambridge welcomes Rita Reinecker on Saturday, July 25, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. She is the au-

ties, hikes and crafts. The next session is “Field Study Fun” on Tuesday, July 28. For more information call 715-463-2739; or visit www.crexmeadows.org.

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The Pine County Fair goes on from Wednesday, July 29 through Sunday, Aug. 2. Rides open at 5 p.m. on Wednesday. Grandstand events include the demolition derby, tractor pull, truck pull and kids power wheels demolition derby. The parade is at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1. Other events include lumberjack shows on Friday and Saturday, the Pine County talent show on Sunday at 2:30 p.m., live music at the bandshell every day of the fair, horse shows, open class exhibits, 4-H activities and more. New this year is a craft beer rendezvous at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1. For more information, full schedule of events and updated premium lists, go to www.pinecountyfair. com or call 320-629-2465.

The Stoffel Family Memorabilia Museum will welcome visitors from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2. The museum is located on Emerald Road, one mile south of WCMP and the North West Company Fur Post. For further information call 320-629-3219.

AUG. 4 ‘Read to the Rhythm’ closing program The Pine City Public Library children’s summer reading program, “Read to the Rhythm,” free closing program will feature ventriloquist James Wedgwood with his cast of colorful characters at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at the Pine City Elementary auditorium. Call 320-6296403 for more information.

AUG. 5 An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the Pine City VFW, 600 First Ave. NW, Pine City, from 1-7 p.m. For an appointment to donate call the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.

AUG. 6 Rush City Community Appreciation Night The Rush City Public Safety Committee will host Rush City Community Appreciation Night on Thursday, Aug. 6, 5-8 p.m. at City Park. There will be free food, entertainment and prizes, booths, demonstrations, health checks and more. Citizens are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the Rush City Food Shelf. To volunteer, donate or for more information, call Jamie: 651-775-7590.

AUG. 7 Braham Pie Day

JULY 30 Milaca Music in the Park The Milaca Fine Arts Council presents the 70s dance sounds of Bellebottom during its Summer Music in the Park Series on Thursday, July 30. The free entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m. at Milaca’s Rec Park. Call 320333-0244 for more information.

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

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Corn husk dolls at Mille Lacs Kids ages 8 and up are invited to Mille Lacs Indian Museum on Saturday, Aug. 1 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to learn how to make a corn husk doll. Corn husk dolls are made out of the outer covering of an ear of corn. For activity cost and information, call 320-532-3632.

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MEETINGS THURSDAY 7/23 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. NAMI peer and family support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City Pine County LGBT: 7 p.m. Hinckley City Hall Comm. Room Al-Anon: 7:30 p.m., Pine City, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church SUNDAY 7/26 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. MONDAY 7/27 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. Pine City Yellow Ribbon: Pine City American Legion, 7 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

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The Pine City Pioneer invites the community to help us celebrate 130 years of “bringing the news to you” on Friday, Aug. 7 in Robinson Park (rain site in the Pine City Library community room), downtown Pine City. There will be free food and beverages, live music by Eddie P. and Friends, prizes, games, kids activities and more! Call 320629-6771 for more information.

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WEDNESDAY 7/29 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Pine City Council: 6:30 p.m., Pine Government Ctr., Pine City Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine City VFW Hall AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center THURSDAY 7/30 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m.

SENIOR DINING JJuly l 27 - 31 Monday: Goulash, seven-layer salad, corn, wheat bread, warm apple slices Tuesday: Meatloaf, baked potato with sour cream, carrots, wheat bread, fresh strawberries Wednesday: Breaded fried chicken, whipped potatoes with gravy, scandinavian blend vegetables, wheat bread, spice bar Thursday: Pork roast, red skinned potatoes with gravy, peas, wheat bread, peaches Friday: Baked chicken breast and bun with lettuce and tomato, calico beans, refrigerator pickles, watermelon 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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Family vacations, fun and not so fun?

My father was not a traveler; the farthest he ever took our family was across the state of Wisconsin, just once, to visit relatives in Argonne, which is not very far from the border of Michigan. It was a really big deal. So when I had kids of my own, I determined, in agreement with my husband, that we would take them traveling. In 1966 with three kids in tow and a teenage hired gal to help watch after them, we embarked in a pickup camper on a route that took us southeast through Kentucky, Tennessee, the Carolinas, and Virginia, and then northeast through Washington D.C. Meandering and on to Massachusetts to visit relatives. Our daughter was eight, and the with twins were six at the time. Over the Margaret years since then, we have often reminisced about the crazy events that hapMargaret pened on that trip. How I ever allowed them to stand at the edge of Lovers Marty Leap on Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, is enough to freak me out when I think about it now, as I look at the pictures in my vacation scrapbook. I almost got stranded in the Smoky Mountains when my husband started to pull out, assuming everyone was in the camper. I screamed for him to stop! (No cell phones at that time.) He heard me and came to a screeching halt, and I got on board. It wasn’t funny then, but we have laughed about it many times over the years. Then there was the day my daughter and one of her brothers were wrestling one another on the bed above the cab of the pickup as we were driving through the Blue Ridge Mountains. They rolled against the camper window, cracking it. Thanks to God, neither of them rolled out onto the hood of the truck; the force of the wind prevented the glass from falling out of the window. I screamed for my husband to stop, as he had no idea what was happening in the camper. We drove safely into a town in North Carolina where we got the window replaced. I still have the receipt from Britt & Tilson Glass for (1) 14-1/8”x36-1/8” glass installed in camper, $3.60, as proof this really happened. (I wonder what that would cost today.) Coming home through the rolling hills of Pennsylvania, it became a game with the semi truck drivers— they passed us going down the hills; we passed them going up the hills. They always honked when my kids made the “please honk” sign to them. A later trip to the Black Hills resulted in a chipped big toe bone for our fourth child, who was four years old at the time. He was having too much fun jumping between the two double beds in our hotel room, when he missed and fell on the floor, injuring his toe. We basically carried him for the rest of the trip. That was also the trip where one night we opted for a hotel without a pool because it was cheaper, and the night was cool. However, the boys kept begging to go swimming, so their dad took them across the street to a hotel that had a pool. They swam till they were tired out, and no one kicked them out of the pool, even though we weren’t guests at that hotel. Cheapskates, you might call us. Then there was the trip to Colorado to show the Rocky Mountains to our exchange student from Switzerland, so that he could compare them to the Alps. We went on a trail ride in the Garden of the Gods. It was the first time I had ever ridden a horse. Every time the horse reached down to nibble some grass, I was terrified that I was going to slide off the front end. That was also the last time I ever rode a horse. Would I go on those vacations again? In a heartbeat.

Celebrating the past, present – and future I’ve been spending a lot of time these past couple of weeks researching and thinking about the Pine City Pioneer’s past and future, and how the little sheaf of paper and newsprint you’re holding has woven its way into the history of Pine City as a whole. The main reason for all this research? Fear. I had been invited to give a presentation on the 130 years of the Pine City Pioneer for the Pine City Area History Association at the library this past Sunday, and I knew that all the history-lovers who would show up for such an event would know much, Editor’s much more about Pine City’s past than this guy. There was no way Soapbox I was going to learn everything I ought to, but I figured I’d better Mike have my ducks in a row. Luckily I had help. An individGainor ual – who refuses to let me thank him by name – spent hours poring through old documents and collecting images so that I’d have something worthwhile to say. I am very grateful, and will be buying him lunch for some time to come. Thanks to him, I don though my slideshow kept acting up and made me want whack the side of the computer like an old TV to get it working again. That researcher inspired me to look a little more closely at what our founding father Thomas Jefferson had to say about the press. All us newshounds like to solemnly intone this Jeffersonian phrase: “Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.” But this was before he became president. Once the press started coming after him, he had this to say in a letter to a friend:

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“I deplore . . . the putrid state into which the newspapers have passed, and the malignity, the vulgarity and mendacious spirit of those who write them . . . These ordures are rapidly depraving the public taste.” But as furious as he was, Jefferson concluded the thought in the same letter by saying... “It is however an evil for which there is no remedy; our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost.” And this is why, in my humble opinion, Jefferson was a great man. He may have been in a rage about the way he was being treated by the press – but at the same time, he knew just how valuable it was for citizens to be able to criticize their leaders. We’ll be going more into the newspaper’s history in the next couple of issues – and we’ll also be sharing a lot more about the Pine City Pioneer’s big 130th birthday celebration in Robinson Park on Aug. 7 from 5-7 p.m. It’s going to be an amazing evening. There’s going to be free food, live music, games, prizes, fun activities for kids, a history exhibit and more. Planning for this event has been a lot of fun – and it’s also been humbling. Local groups and individuals have been stepping forward to be part of the 130th celebration, and a number of area businesses are helping sponsor the event. It’s thrilling to see the community respond with so much excitement and support. And you know what? This just reinforces to me what a big part the Pioneer has played in the life of Pine City, that people want to come together to get involved in this day of celebration. If you’re interested in joining in – or if you’d just like more information – please give us a call at 320629-6771. On the subject of celebrations: can you believe that the Pine County Fair is already next week? Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines and buckle your seatbelts, because it’s always a wild ride. See you at the Fair!

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They are waiting to become frogs. Except they don’t know it yet. They probably never will. The change will be so gradual they won’t even sense they are changing at all. Metamorphosis is the vocabulary word for it, but they don’t need to know that, either, to pull off the miracle they were born to complete. A tail will shrink. Legs will grow and they will go from breathing water to air, never cognizant of any of it because it is just what they are. What they were made to be. Frogs. er Or tadpoles. Or polliwogs. DependSlices of ing on whom you ask and when. Right now they are definitely tadLife poles, but they are growing – I’d swear there’s a noticeable difference in them Jill every day. Such is the life of an amphibian – going from miniscule orPertler ganism to big-legged and froggish (or perhaps they are toads) in the course of 12 to 16 weeks. That’s no small feat. I didn’t know we’d be parents to tadpoles/frogs. (Although, every mom, if she is honest, expects such a reality.) The adventure started when son number three sent a cryptic text message, “Bring a plastic bowl with a lid to school.” Call me psychic, or just seasoned in the critter department, but I suspected tadpoles were in our future. I wasn’t wrong. He got them from science class. Where else would they be? Over the years I’ve found science teachers are more than generous about sharing “pets” with families. Particularly during the summer months. Thanks to my kids, we often seem to be that family. They were tiny at first. Nearly dead, I think, from the sloshing they took during my son’s walk home from school. We set them on the kitchen table and let the water settle before setting up the habitat. As a mom with decades on the job, I am experienced with habitats. You can’t set up any old bowl with any old water and expect tadpoles (or bullheads or minnows or tree frogs or salamanders or caterpillars) to flourish. We found a large container and added rocks and plastic plants (left over from previous fish aquarium days). And water, but not straight from the tap. Never do that. We learned this lesson the hard way during the early years of the new millennium; tadpoles and tap water do not mix. We’ve had our little guys for a couple of weeks. I am happy to report they are not dead, which, honestly, is our typical experience with tadpoles. They are easy to kill, even with a proper habitat, water and TLC. Especially in a household with two cats. Our felines are mesmerized with the tadpole bowl. They enjoy licking the water. We’re afraid they are actually more interested in licking a tadpole so we cover the bowl with a makeshift lid, which resembles a

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book because that’s what it is. Our habitat didn’t come equipped with a cover. We are feeding them fish food. The Internet says they can also consume tiny pieces of lettuce and leaves. In their natural environment, they would eat algae. Maybe our plastic plants have a layer of algae. We should be so lucky. Whatever we are doing, it seems to be working. Not only are they not dead, they swim energetically around their bowl – when they aren’t hiding from the cats. Soon their tiny legs will pop out and propel them into the morphling stage. (Another vocabulary word.) Their lungs will develop and we’ll drain some water from the bowl and give them more rocks for climbing. And we’ll obviously have to find a more fitting cover. During this stage they won’t need food because they get nourishment from their shrinking tails. The life of a frog is one miracle after another. Ribbit. School’s out. We’ve got tadpoles waiting to become frogs. Looks like we (mostly me) have a new summer project. Which leads to the obvious question: if they do turn into frogs, will I be eligible for some sort of middle school science extra credit? Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright and author. She welcomes having readers follow her column on the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

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Pine City best town on a 1915 salesman’s route 10 Years Ago, 2005

Look for the Pine City Farmers Market in its new location this summer at the south end of Robinson Park. Relocating the market is an attempt to attract more people to the downtown area. The $30 million building Pine County is going to construct in Pine City will be called the courthouse. The county board gave the facility the official name, “Pine County Courthouse” in a 4-1 vote at its monthly meeting. There are three openings on the Pine City School Board this fall and four people, three of them incumbents, are running for election. Cindy Stolp is the sole newcomer to the Years ballot. Longtime incumbents Robert Shuey, Dan Peterson and Steve OdeAgo gard have filed to reclaim their seats. Donna A caller at Pine Terrace Mobile Home Park in Pine City reported seeHeath ing a sick raccoon. Later, he called back and said the animal is dangerous. Deputy, public works foreman responded, captured and transported the raccoon. A check for the materials to build a new city storage shed was presented to Public Works crew member Mike Piha by Athletic Association members Ed Schumacher and Cheryl Bradshaw. The new shed is just south of the city softball field. Lyn Johnson of Pine City received the “Best of Show” award for her floral arrangement of a beach scene at the Pine Gardeners’ annual flower show.

25 Years Ago, 1990 Uplifting favorite tunes pleased the crowd gathered to watch the Pine City Community Choir perform at the Art Fest. Mary Ward directed this year’s choir, Glenna Reierson served as accompanist. A toddler was killed in Pine City Sunday morning, July 22, when his father accidentally ran over him in the driveway. William Eugene Allford Jr., 17 months old was under the family vehicle when his father, Wil-

liam Eugene Allford Sr. backed out of the driveway of their home on 5th Avenue. Pine County deputies were called and found the boy dead at the scene. Six girls from the Pine City area start a busy week of fun and competition for the Miss Pine City crown. Contestants are Michelle Baker, daughter of Ralph and Gloria Baker, Darcey Benoit, daughter of Duane and Florence Benoit, Jeannie Broome, foster daughter of Hadley and Chris Bloomquist, Amy Galarneault, daughter of Edward T. and Sharon Galarneault, Kathleen Odegard, daughter of Jean Odegard and Larry Odegard, and Missy Valvoda, daughter of Sally and Vern Valvoda. “Go Johnny Go” lyrics from the pop song, “Johnny Be Good” combine with some rousing rock n’ roll rhythm in the American Pop show. Sue Osterdyk and Pam Cummings coordinate the Minnesota Live Expressive Arts camp which teaches a group of county youngsters to perform the musical revue. Val Tiede is the group’s director. They will perform in the grandstand show at the county fair. A bicycle rider in Brook Park was injured when he rode into a moving car. Alexander Leger, 12, of Brook Park struck the side of a car driven by Lisa Deose, 19 of Brook Park. The boy suffered a broken arm and lacerations. Five chokers were taken from a log skidder in Arna Township and two cabins were burglarized. Four area fire departments used the old Dosey house on First Avenue and Third Street in Pine City for a training burn . The Doseys were one of Pine City’s earliest families and Esther Dosey lived in the white two story family home until her death last year. The practice burn allowed four area fire departments, including Pine City’s to meet their training requirements. Pine City’s Legion Team heated up its bats against Mora and Braham last week to wrap up the baseball season with two more wins. The team once again finished with a winning record and heads confidently into playoffs. The Mayor of Beroun, Czechoslovakia sent a lovely plaque home with Dick and Dianne Kuzel who visited with him on a recent trip to the old country. “The may-

or was very gracious to us and the names Kuzel and Chalupsky are still represented in Beroun, Czechoslovakia,” they said as they presented the plaque to Ray Skalicky, president of the Beroun Lions Club at the annual Lions Fourth of July hog roast.

75 Years Ago, 1940

Good news for area livestock producers was announced today by the Railroad and Warehouse commission in that a 33 percent cut in weight charges on hogs will be put into effect Sept. 1. Ten crates of pheasants were received by John Salvator and have been released in the vicinity of Hinckley, Finlayson, Bruno and Sandstone. Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Skalicky are the proud parents of an eight and one-quarter pound boy born July 18. Mrs. Skalicky is the former Virgean Pangerl. Miss Dorothy Moriarity, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Moriarity of Pine City, became the bride of Mr. Clifford Findell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Findell of Minneapolis on July 20.

100 Years Ago, 1915

Charles Spickler fell from near the top of the Smith Hardware Co. building while painting the west side. He was badly cut under the jaw and his right foot was broken besides spraining the left ankle. He will be laid up for a few weeks but all are pleased that no more serious injuries occurred. Charles Eng and Eric Bloomquist and their ladies had quite an experience in driving past an auto on the road west of Rock Creek on Saturday night. Mr. Eng’s buggy went into the ditch on one side of the road and the auto into the ditch on the other side.

125 Years Ago, 1890

A traveling man who makes this territory for an Iowa company told a reporter, “You have no idea how much attention your little park attracts the traveling public. It is more frequently spoken of then anything else observed on the road and is worth many times what it costs the town. Pine City is the best town between St. Paul and Duluth. No question about it.”

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Artist’s math-art mashup in Pine City Emily Lynch Victory brought both her young son and her artwork to the Pine Center for the Arts gallery opening on July 9. Victory, who has a day job editing mathematics textbooks, brings her mathematical ideas and inclinations into her artwork – the piece behind her is a depiction of a number system based on the numeral three. Victory will be featured in an episode of the web series “Artist Day Job,” and her episode will debut July 29 on the MN Original Facebook page.

NEWSLINE City’s compost site changes hours Pine City’s compost site at 17350 Henriette Road NW is offering new open hours. The compost site is open every other week from July through September on Wednesdays from 3 – 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m – 3 p.m. The open dates will be July 22 and 25; Aug. 5, 8, 19 and 22 and Sept. 2, 5, 16, 19, 30 Access to the compost site is free for Pine City residents and $5 fee per load for non-residents. No commercial haulers.

History society starts project Pine County Historical Society has announced the start of work on inventorying both the Machines & Miscellaneous Room and the Textiles Room at the Pine County Historical Museum in Askov. Guidance is provided by Rose Kubiatowicz, contract registrar from White Bear Lake. This project has been financed in part with funds provided by the State of Minnesota from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the Minnesota Historical Society.

$1m awarded to Rush City Airport U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, along with Representative Rick Nolan, have announced that the Department of Transportation has

awarded the Rush City Regional Airport $1,155,434 for infrastructure improvements. “By investing in the Rush City Airport, we’re supporting jobs and also giving the airport the means to make major improvements that account for tough Minnesota winters,” Klobuchar said. “The airport’s safe operation throughout the winter months is critically important to the entire region.” “Making investments in our transportation and infrastructure systems is key to strengthening Minnesota’s economy,” Franken said. “These resources will improve airport safety in Rush City, help create jobs, and go a long way towards updating Minnesota’s overall transportation infrastructure.” “This funding for the Rush City Airport will help strengthen our rural economy and keep our travelers safe,” Nolan said. “Up here in the Eighth District, quality snow removal equipment is crucial. Acquiring this equipment and rehabilitating the runway will improve travel and support good-paying jobs in the area – from construction, to business and tourism.” The grant will help the airport rehabilitate its runway and acquire snow removal equipment.

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Korrina Decker (center) represented Pine City at the 69th Minnesota American Legion Girls State, and learned about how government works in the United States and MInnesota .

Decker learns about America at Girls State BY ASHLEE MARTINI NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

After one week of hands-on studies, Pine City High School student Korrina Decker has a new view on Americanism. For the 69th Minnesota American Legion Auxiliary Girls State, Decker was sent as a representative of Pine City by American Legion Auxiliary Post #51. After learning about government and Americanism, Decker had some words to share about her experience. Q: How was Girls State? A: It was amazing, I had lots of fun and learned amazing new things. Q: How did you feel at the beginning of the week? A: I felt nervous. I didn’t know what

the week was going to be like and I definitely did not know what my roommate was going to be like. Q: What did you think of the process? A: I liked it. I actually enjoyed being busy and having the pre-set schedule. Q: What was your favorite part of being at Girls State? A: Every moment was my favorite, I enjoyed every second. Q: How were the guest speakers? A: The speakers were amazing. My favorite was Betty Wall Strohfus. She was a lot of fun to listen to and it was really cool to meet her and shake her hand. Q: Were there any particular moments that you felt inspired? A: There were many moments like this, but the flag raising and lowering

every day were the moments that made me feel inspired the most. Q: What positions did you hold at Girls State? Did you enjoy your position? A: I was a City Clerk. My job was to notarize all the candidates applications to run. I really enjoyed the job. Q: Did you make friends? A: I made a ton of friends, all completely wonderful and amazing people. Q: How have your views changed since you have gone? A: I definitely see the government in a different way and I am even more interested in how it runs. Q: Was it different to learn about government than studying in a class or researching at home? A: In class or researching at home you

don’t have the hands on approach that Girls State did, and for me, that made the difference because I am a hands on learner. Q: How did you feel at the end of the week? A: I felt sad. I didn’t want to leave my new friends, the amazing program, or the amazing campus. I wanted to learn more and participate more in the activities. Q: What can or are you taking from this experience? A: This experience taught me that the television government, albeit similar to the real government, is completely different and that more people should become educated on how the government works.

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I want this one - and this one - and this one A young shopper checks out the doll beds, blankets and even sleeping bags at Pine City’s Art Fest in Robinson Park on July 18. Ideal weather brought out a big crowd to discover the arts, crafts and surprises this year’s vendors had to offer.

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Pine City Mayor Carl Pederson offers interim City Administrator Jerry Bohnsack a certificate of appreciation for his work.

Council boosts pay for supervisors BY HENRY FISCHER NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

The Pine City Council has approved salary adjustments for supervisors and the building official, who have not seen a raise in nearly three years. The adjustments, designed to place these employees on a par with agreements already approved with AFSCME and the Teamsters, include a $520 increase for 2013, base salary increases of two percent each for 2014 and 2015, a onetime $250 payment emanating from an AFSCME grievance in 2013 plus a onehalf percent per year longevity benefit. Interim City Administrator Jerry Bohnsack said the adjustments apply to the liquor store manager, public works director, community development director, half-time fire chief and the building official. Looking ahead to next year, Bohnsack said the council has already approved contracts with AFSCME and the Teamsters for 2.5 percent increases. He recommended holding off on approving further adjustments for the supervisors pending the outcome of a new city employee compensation study, which will be completed in about two or three months and may be used as a guide in preparing the 2016 city budget. In supporting the adjustments, Council Member Steve Ovick thanked the supervisors and building officials for their patience over the past three years, and noted that the adjustments will bring the supervisors in line with other city employees in an effort to be fair. Action came on a 4-1 vote, with Council Member Brian Scholin voting no. Scholin agreed that the supervisory group “has waited way too long,” yet voted no, saying he has a philosophical problem approving longevity pay for management. “The $250 bonus was wrong before and it’s wrong now,” he said. “I can’t vote for it.” The remaining compensation issue relates to a grievance filed by AFSCME regarding the union’s position that the Teamsters were granted a larger percent of increase than AFSCME, which the council denied. The matter now goes into arbitration. Calling it the “elephant in the room,” Bohnsack said the ‘me too’ clause in the AFSCME agreement creates a “never-ending cycle.” He said it further restricts the ability of the council to make any kind of compensation adjustment that is different from adjustments made

in the AFSCME contract” and inhibits the council’s ability to bargain in good faith with other bargaining units. He recommended that the council formulate a strategy to do away with the “me too” clause in future contract negotiations or, lacking that, suspend future negotiations with AFSCME until settlements with all other bargaining units are reached. He also suggested that the city place a cap on longevity pay and update the city’s personnel policy. In other action, the Pine City Council: APPROVED replacing one of three rooftop air conditioning units at the Pine City Public Library from low bidder Dale’s Heating at a cost of $3,400. The four-ton unit has a SEER rating of 16. Public Works Supervisor Maury Montbriand said the unit that failed provided air conditioning for the meeting room; the other two units are of the same vintage and may need to be replaced in the future, as well. POSTPONED taking action on a request by Kevin and Cole Newman to extend the liquor license at The Village Bar and Grill to include the additional fenced property they have acquired to the north which will be used for horseshoe pits. Council Members Mary Kay Sloan and Brian Scholin expressed concern about the height and type of fence, gates, distance from the property line, hours of operation, noise, and how it may affect neighbors. AGREED to seek an attorney to assist the city with civil matters, including a property ownership court case involving the proposed eastward expansion of the Twin Cities-to-Twin Ports Trail past the Dairy Queen. HEARD presentations from architectural engineering firms LDF Design and TKDA concerning a proposed space study, which would take a close look at remodeling the city’s current space on the main floor of the Pine Government Center, or building new. The proposals would take into account the condition of the roof, windows, heating and air conditioning, technology, signage, partitions, public access and how a sprinkler system could be installed. No action was taken. WILL take some time for strategic planning at its next meeting on Wendesday, July 29.

Remarkable athletes compete in Pine City softball competition Special Olympics Minnesota held its Area 7 softball competition at Pine City’s softball fields, and later thanked the city for being “phenomenal hosts.”

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An afternoon out on the river Pine City’s Boy Scouts took advantage of a sunny summer afternoon this past weekend and headed out onto the Snake River to explore and practice their canoing skills.

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farm. They have one full time and one part-time employee to give them time to spend with their children. Nathan manages the operation and Suzanna does the bookwork. Howard is transitioning into retirement. However, he is still active especially during planting and harvest. The Nelsons have four daughters: Leah, Esther, Ruthie and Johannah who attend Harvest Christian School in Sandstone. The three oldest are active in the Sunnyside 4-H Club and love to show their dairy animals at the Pine County Fair. The girls also raise 50 laying hens. Their dairy herd produces milk, and they have a 50 head beef operation from which they sell calves in the fall. Their crop rotation involves corn, soybean, oats and alfalfa. They feed their livestock their corn silage, corn grain, alfalfa (from three cuttings/summer) and oats. They sell their soybeans and extra corn and oats that they do not need for feed. They get dairy and beef nutrition expertise from Monson Lake Nutrition. Nathan and Suzanna’s farm was started in the 1930s by Ed and Francis Nelson. Their family grew to include seven children and a mix of livestock including sheep, hogs and dairy cattle. Their son Howard and his wife Diane took over the farm in 1970. In 2001 son Nathan and Suzanna began working the farm. In 2003 a partnership was formed between Howard and Nathan to facilitate the transfer of the farm to the next generation. Now in 2015 the transition is almost complete. Conservation is important to the Nelsons. They use minimum-till and no-till practices; GPS mapping of planting, application and harvest. They work with

Federated Coop for crop production advice. “We have begun grid soil sampling and variable rate application of fertilizer to be more accurate in phosphorus and potassium application,” said Nathan. This year rain has been abundant. With their sandy soil their crops need an inch of rain every week. Suzanna is a Kansas native and studied accounting at Wichita State University. They met in Kansas where Nathan worked for four years as a general contractor. Suzanna grew up in the city, but has adapted well to rural Minnesota. “This is a nicely placed farm, secluded with trees and quiet,” she said. She did concede that they live a long way from town. However, the internet has helped significantly to make it easier to order parts and have them delivered right to the farm. Nathan said, “Setting up our limited liability partnership has been a good decision. It has been a good transition. In carpentry, I dreaded going to work. I have enjoyed coming back to the farm. I have found something here that I enjoy doing every day.” Nelsons are very active in the Clover Community Church. They are also members of and active in the Minnesota Farm Bureau, Minnesota Milk Producers and the Midwest Dairy Producers. Nathan is president of the Pine County Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHIA). They feel that it is important to promote agriculture whenever they can whether it is hosting a field trip for students or speaking to groups. “With the small population involved in agriculture, it’s important for me to be telling my story in agriculture,” he said.

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The air ambulance helicopters were busy on July 17, making two trips to the Pine City area to transport victims to North Memorial Hospital.

SECOND CRASH The traffic slowdown may have been a factor in a second crash in

North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale by helicopter. As law enforcement stopped northbound traffic on I-35, an air ambulance landed in the northbound lane to offer aid. Traffic backed up south of Pine City, and emergency workers began re-routing traffic off I-35 at the southern Pine City exit, up Highway 61 and back on I-35 at Beroun. Hanson’s injuries were later determined to be non-life threatening. The bear did not survive the crash.

the northbound lane of I-35 just a few minutes after the first. The Minnesota State Patrol reports that at 5:48 p.m. a Buick Lesabre driven by Onesimo Cortez, 42, of St. Anthony was traveling northbound in the left lane on I-35 between the north and south Pine City exits when the vehicle swerved to the right lane and rear-ended a Ford Explorer driven by Mark A. Herman Kordiak, 23, of Hinckley. Cortez was airlifted to North Memorial Hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries. According to the state patrol, Kordiak did not appear to have been injured in the crash

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Two men have been charged with several felony counts of burglary after being caught on camera at a Grasston home. The home had been broken into and several items removed on July 7. David Harry Peckels, 45, of Braham and Gary Jens Nielson, 30, of Braham were each charged July 9 with one felony count of second degree burglary, one felony count of third degree burglary and one felony count of possession of burglary tools. According to the criminal complaint filed by the Kanabec County Attorney’s Office, two women, including the owner of the property were driving by when they allegedly saw Peckels and Nielsen inside the porch and a Ford Focus backed up to the property with the hatch open. The women stopped and confronted the men and called law enforcement. The suspects told the women that they drove by the property and saw a suspicious man at the house who they chased away. However, the property owner had set up a trail camera aimed at the house and driveway because she had suspected trespassing in the past. Photos from the camera showed Peckels and Nielsen driving onto the property and allegedly carrying items to their vehicle. Time stamps show Peckels and Nielsen on the property for 1 hour and 16 minutes before the owner arrived. Photos did not show anyone else on the property before Peckels and Nielson arrived. Peckels’ criminal record includes previous convictions of domestic assault, domestic abuse and disorderly conduct. Nielsen’s criminal record includes previous convictions of DWI and driving with a suspended license. Both men have initial court appearances scheduled for July 17 at the Kanabec County Courthouse.

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What is the correct following distance? EvQ: eryone seems to be way too close behind each other. What can I do as a driver having someone

too close behind me? Isn’t there a rule of so many vehicle lengths for miles per hour to use as a guide?

The only law regarding following distance A: pertains to vehicles pulling trailers. This includes trucks as well as semi-truck tractors with trailers. They must maintain a minimum distance of 500 feet. While state law does not require a specific distance for vehicles not pulling trailers, it does say that you shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon and the conditions of the highway. We recommend what’s called the 3-second-plus following distance rule. Watch the vehicle in front of you. When that vehicle gets past an object such as a sign, pole, bridge, etc., then count off three seconds. You should not arrive at that spot sooner than your count to three. If you do, then you are following too close! Also, you must add one second for every hazard that exists. Hazards include but are not limited to heavy traffic, rain, snow, fog, driving into the sun, etc. In some cases you might have to allow six, seven seconds (or even more) to be safe because of existing hazards. If everyone were to follow this simple rule, many crashes that cause serious injuries and or death could be prevented. While the State Patrol fields many complaints of trucks following too close, crash facts show a much larger number of cars and pickup trucks being involved in fatal rear end crashes than semi-truck tractors pulling trailers. If someone is following you too close, pull over and let them pass. Tapping your brake lights may not always be a safe option, but in certain cases might help temporarily. Check your mirrors every 3 to 5 seconds so you know what is going around you. While we cannot control the vehicles around us, we can control our own driving habits. Send questions to Sgt. Neil Dickenson – Minnesota State Patrol at 1131 Mesaba Ave, Duluth, MN 55811. He is on Twitter @MSPPIO_NE and at neil. dickenson@state.mn.us.

PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER July 13 - 19 Theft, burglary, vandalism July 13, 12:41 p.m., report of theft, 5th St., Pine City south. July 14, 11:33 a.m., report of driveoffs, Fire Monument Rd., Hinckley east. July 14, 3:22 p.m., report of damage to property, 2nd St., Pine City south. July 14, 10:32 p.m., report of suspicious activity. Voyager Liquor, Pine City North. July 15, 9:42 a.m., report of driveoffs, 13th St., Pine City south. July 15, 2:13 p.m., report of fraud, Beroun Crossing Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. July 17, 10:00 a.m., report of veh. theft/attempt, Lady Luck Drive, Casino. July 18, 10:32 a.m., report of burglary, 5th Ave., Pine City south. July 19, 9:53 p.m., report of shoplifter, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south.

Miscellaneous July 13, 3:56 a.m., report of animal disturbance, Henriette Rd/Island Resort Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. July 13, 2:40 p.m., report of traffic stop, I-35, Pine City Twp. west. July 14, 12:08 p.m., report of animal disturbance, Tigua Rd., Pokegama Twp. East. July 15, 1:32 a.m., report of disturbance, Lady Luck Dr.,Casino. July 15, 9:07 a.m., report of animal disturbance, Lawler Ave., Hinckley West. July 15, 9:52 p.m., report of missing adult person, Banning Park Rd., Finlayson Twp. July 15, 10:07 p.m., report of sounds of shots, Government Rd., Pine City Twp. west. July 19, 11:05 a.m., report of unwanted person, Main St., Pine City south.

Fires and accidents July 15, 5:44 p.m., report of personal injury. Beaver Tail Rd.,

Partridge Twp. July 16, 12:09 p.m., report of misc. ﬁre, Jefferson St., Mission Creek Twp. July 16, 6:41 p.m.,report of vehicle ﬁre, Cross Lake Rd., Mission Creek Twp. July 18, 6:38 p.m., report of prop/dam/hitrun, Seymour Lane, Kettle River Twp.

Jail roster July 13, Douglas Roy Booker, awaiting trial, remand-bail, hold for other agency, drugs-3 deg. poss. theft-$501-$1000 - GM. July 13, Megan Joy Merrick, Pine Co. warrant, under sentence, traf-DUI-3 deg.-refusal to submit to. July 13, John Paul Eckman, warrant, no days sent com, traffic-insurance-no proof, traffic fail to prove vehicle i., Pine Co. warrant, remand bail, driving after revocation, traffic-insurance-no proof, fail to provide vehicle I, seat belt required driver, crim. dam. prop.4 deg. Released July 15. July 13, Joyce Jeanne Nentl, awaiting trial, probable cause, remand-RPR, aslt-domestic aslt-misd. Released July 15. July 14, Chelsea Rae Parson, warrant, Pine Co. warrant, domestic abuse-violate order fo.. Released July 15. July 14, Timothy Adam Benjamin, warrant, under sentence, fleeing police officer in motor v, hold for other agency, remand-hold, Pine Co. Warrant, fleeing police officer, fleeing police officer in motor v., trafDL-driving after cancellation inimical to public sa. Released July 16. July 14, Johnny Lee Hulbert Jr. awaiting trial, remand-bail, drugs, 5 deg.-poss, crim. dam prop. -tampering w/motor ve. July 15, Dean Bradley Pehl, awaiting trial, remand-bail probable cause, traffic-DUI third-degree driving, driver license driving after cancellation, inimical to public safety, drugs, 5-deg-poss., govt-intent to obstruct. Released

July 17. July 15, Marvin Charles, McGuire II, warrant, remand-hold, drugs-5 deg. poss/procure/control su trafDUI-3 deg-alcohol conc over .0. July 15, Austin Stephen Severin, under sentence, disorderly conduct-disturb an assem, traffic-DUI-4 deg .08 or more in 2. July 15, Michelle Jamey Hovseth, awaiting trial, remand-bail, probable cause, assault-domestic assault-misd. Released July 17. July 15, Bounkham Vang, warrant, Pine Co. writ, check forgery-make or alter a che. Released July 16. July 16, Alicia Ann Remley, awaiting trial, probable cause, fugitive from other, hold for other agency, drugs-5 deg.-possess. Released July 17. July 16, Jay Franklin Wessels, hold other agency, thefttake/use/transfer movable p. Released July 17. July 16, Veronica Lee Kapaun, awaiting trial, remand-bail, drugs-5 deg-poss., probable cause, drugs-5 deg. poss. Released July 17. July 16, Michael Carl Patrick Cooper, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable cause traf-DL-driving after cancellation inimical to public sa. Released July 19. July 16, Shane Michael Burslie, warrant, remand-hold, traf-DUI-1 deg. alcohol conc. over .0. July 16, Joel Michael Doty, hold for other agency, Pine County warrant, counterfeiting of currency-uttering, theft-$500 or less-M July 16, David Alan Shabaiash awaiting trial, remand-bail, drugs, 5th deg, possess, dangerous weapons-furnish a dangero. July 16, John Phillip Armstrong, awaiting trial, remand-bail, probable cause, traffic driving after revocation, insurance-no proof, motor vehicle registration. Released July 18.

July 16, Debra Gail Dunkley, awaiting trial, remand-bail, check fogery make or alter a che, drugs-5 deg-poss/procure/control, Pine Co. warrant, check forgery-make or alter a che, probable cause, drugs-5 deg. poss/procure/control. Released July 18. July 16, Joann Lindstrom, awaiting trail court, remand-RPR, probable cause, govt. false name or DOB-fictitious, hold for other agency, check forgery-make or alter a che. Released July 18. July 17, Shawn Michael Koenig, awaiting trial, remand-bail, probable cause, drugs-5 deg. poss/procure/control. Released July 17. July 17, Kaitlyn Rose Bettinger, under sentence, drugs 5 deg.-poss-marijuana. July 17, Cody Hayden Blauvelt, Pine Co. warrant, drugs, 5th degree, possess schedule 1. July 17, Kia Lee, awaiting trial, remand-bail, crim. dam. prop-3 deg-bias-$250 or le, aslt-domestic aslt-misd. July 17, Jeremy Jon Sertich, awaiting trial, probable cause, crim. dam. prop-3 deg-$501-$1000, assault-5th degree-fear of bodily harm, disorderly conduct-offensive/ abusiv. July 17, Waylon James Snyder, awaiting trial, probable cause, veh-theft-operate w/o owner consent, aslt-terrorist threats reckless dis. July 17, Diane Marie Gibbs, book release, summons, traffic-driving after suspension, govt.-false name or DOB fictitious. Released July 17. July 18, Kyle Jon Wilczek Hold for other agency, traf-DUI-1 deg. Released July 18. July 19, Kiere Christine Irby, hold for other agency, thefttheft of services -$250 or less. July 19, Steven Henry Korf, Pine Co. Warrant, drugs-5 deg./poss/procure/control su, possess assault weapon-prev.

There have been 1109 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2015.

Sandstone burglary suspects linked to more crimes in region STAFF REPORT NEWS@MORAMINN.COM

Two men have been charged with multiple counts of felony burglary after they allegedly stole items from two cabins near Pomroy Lake. Daniel Adam Brown, 34, of Sandstone was charged July 8 with two felony counts of burglary in the third degree, one felony count of receiving stolen property and three misdemeanor counts of receiving stolen property. Arnold Eugene Betts, 42, of Sandstone was charged with two felony counts of burglary in the third degree and two misdemeanor counts of receiving stolen property. In mid-May the Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office received two burglary complaints from cabins on Pomroy Beach Drive. Then, on June 2 an officer responded to a reported burglary on Fish Lake Drive. The resident reported numerous items missing including camping gear, fishing gear, frozen meats, electronics, and Caffeine Free Diet Mountain Dew. The items described as stolen matched items in a ve-

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hicle that was involved in a car accident the previous morning driven by Brown. According to the criminal complaint filed by the Kanabec County Attorney’s Office, Brown told investigators he did not steal the property, but knew that it was stolen. Brown claimed it was given to him by Betts who owed him an outstanding drug debt. Brown was charged June 5 with one felony count of burglary in the second degree, one felony count of theft, and one felony count of receiving stolen property. Due to the burglaries reported in May, an officer investigated further and learned that Brown had allegedly pawned several of the items reported stolen from the Pomroy Lake cabins. According to the criminal complaint, Brown told investigators that Betts was with him at the Pomroy Lake burglaries. A search of the property Betts was staying at revealed more items reported missing from the Pomroy Lake cabins. Betts later told investigators that he was involved in the Pomroy Lake burglaries.

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Eileen J. Anderson was b born May 31, 1929 to John H and Esther (Lundblad) H. A Anderson on the same f farm she spent her entire l life. She passed away July 1 2015 at the age of 86 18, y years. Eileen enjoyed the farm; s she liked working with t tractors, plowing fields, p planting and harvesting. U Upon graduating from high school, Eileen went to work for Pine County as an accounting officer and fiscal supervisor for the Human Services Department. This was her career for the next 40 years. After retirement, Eileen was elected as the first female Pine County Commissioner, a position she would hold for the next 20 years (1986-2006). As Pine County District 1 commissioner, her life centered around Pine County and doing things for its people. She was a voice for the Rush Line Corridor commuter rail, fighting for a park-and-ride to be constructed in southern Pine County. She helped the county maintain continuity through difficult issues, such as whether or not to split the county in two and the building of a new courthouse. Following 2006, Eileen concentrated on farming. Eileen’s other passion was her family. She would drop in for visits, tell jokes, take them out to eat, attend their events and participate in their lives. Eileen Anderson is survived by her sisters Mildred Anderson of St. Paul, Lois Colliander of Harris, seven nieces and nephews, many friends and a special little dog “Buffy”. Eileen is preceded in death by her parents John H. and Esther Anderson, sisters Shirley O’Brien and Alice Mattson. Pastor Fred Tuma will officiate at funeral services for Eileen Anderson of Pine City; 11 a.m. Thursday July 23 at the Olson Funeral Chapel in Rush City. A time of visitation and reviewal is planned for Wednesday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service at the Olson Chapel in Rush City.

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

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

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

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

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

Patricia Rickaby Patricia Ann Rickaby of Beroun passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at Gracepoint Crossing West in Cambridge at the age of 70. Pat was born August 1, 1944 to Harold and Bertha Erickson in Rush City, Minnesota. Pat graduated from Rush City High School in 1962. She spent many years working at Unisys in Minneapolis and the last 15 years working at the Grand Casino in Hinckley. Pat moved to Beroun, after marrying Dale Rickaby in 1988. She loved the farm and together they bought many animals; including mini-horses, llamas, goats, guinea hens, cats and dogs. Pat is survived by her siblings; Daniel (Betty) Erickson of Pine River, Hartley (Edee) Erickson of Bloomington, David Erickson of Minneapolis, Karl Erickson of Glencoe, Jan (Dave) Wicklund of Inver Grove Heights, brother-in-law Leonard Clark of Mountain View, AK and many nieces and nephews. Pat is preceded in death by her husband Dale Rickaby, parents Harold and Bertha (Holmberg) Erickson and sister Valerie Clark. Pastor Joel Preston officiated at a celebration of Pat’s life; 2 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2015 at the Swanson Chapel in Pine City. The interment took place in the Hillside Cemetery in Minneapolis on Tuesday. Funeral arrangements for Pat Rickaby are entrusted to the: Funeral and Cremation Service of Rush City ~ Olson Chapel. www.FuneralAndCremationService. com

Murriel Hollys (Felten) Shimek was born Oct. 20, 1944 in Pine City, and passed away in Mesa, Arizona on July 12, 2015. She was married for 53 years to the love of her life, Ron. They were an inseparable pair on their life journey together, enjoying many fun times with their family and friends. Murriel enjoyed her career as a certified pharmacy technician and she especially liked helping and visiting with others. She was preceded in death by her mother Goldie and father Bernie, her sisters Lynn and Debbie and her nephews Dallas and Dustin. She is survived by her husband Ron, her children Sherri and Andy, Danna and Jim, Rhonda and Dave, her grandchildren Tiffani and Jose, Holly, Mathew, Chrissy, Morgan, Bethany, Emily, Lauren, and Isabelle, her great-grandchildren Amore and JoJo, her brothers Mark, Kim, Joel and John, her sisters Neysa, Cindy, Mary and Anna, many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, family and friends, and her special “granddogger” Honey. The family would like to extend special thanks to Ron’s sister and brother-in-law Mary and Jerry Dolney for their love and support. Murriel was a loving, adventurous and fun-loving woman who was ahead of her time. Her sparkling eyes and laughter will be missed by all. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 25 at 11 a.m. at Milltown Lutheran Church, Milltown, Wisconsin. Memorial contributions may be made to the Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities.

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10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 11:00 a.m. Preaching Service, 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. 7:30 p.m. Wed. Bible study, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Master Clubs for children ages 4 to 6th grade.

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

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

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

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

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Living Water Fellowship

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Lorna Jean Baker

Lorna Jean Baker of Pine City passed away Wednesday, July 15 at the Lakeside Medical Center in Pine City at the age of 82. Lorna was born on December 5, 1932 to August “Allan” and Charlotte “Lottie” (Schnose) Olson in Alcester, South Dakota. Lorna was a wonderful and caring woman even with Alzheimer’s disease. She attended Lafayette Country School and then either Mora or Henriette. Lorna started working at Atscott Manufacturing in 1965 and continued to work there for over 32 years. On March 26, 1973, she married Everett at the Little Brown Church of the Vale in Nashua, Iowa. They made their home in Pine City. She participated in bowling and softball leagues. She enjoyed several motorcycle trips with Everett. They also loved attending their grandchildren’s activities and had a pool that was a gathering place for her grandchildren and other friends and family. She volunteered with the Pine County Fair Board for over 20 years selling pit passes and keeping the announcer booth organized. She taught Sunday school and was in the church choir. During retirement she served as a Foster Grandparent at the Pine City Elementary School. Lorna is survived by her children: Mike (Vicki) Ovik of Pine City, Deb (Jeff) Etienne of Richfield, and Tammy (Rick) Nordahl of Pine City, grandchildren: Mickey (Emily) Ovik of Frederic, Wis., Colee Ovik of Pine City, Kati (Joe) Dvorak of Pine City, Chance Ovik of Pine City, Caitlin Etienne of Richfield, Jared Etienne of Richfield, Josh (Melinda) Nordahl of Pine City, Callie Nordahl of Pine City, great grandchildren; Tate and Aidan Ovik, Sawyer, Sullivan and Hudson Dvorak, Barrett Nordahl, and siblings; Beverly Chole of Atlanta, GA, Gloria (Rodney) Bomstad of Paynesville, Darreld (Anita) Olson of Hopkins, and special friend and neighbor Mel Hanson. Lorna is preceded in death by her husband Everett Baker, parents August and Charlotte Olson, stepfather Jacob “Harold” Davis, stepbrother Roger Davis and brother Fay Olson. Reverend Dr. Vicki Vander Vegt will officiate the funeral service for Lorna Baker; 4 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Pine City. A time of visitation is planned for two hours prior to the service at the church. Honorary pallbearers are her grandchildren.

Happy 50th Anniversary

Bob and Nancy Ovick

Love you! Reid, Jessie, Daniel and Josiah

Happy 60th Anniversary

Don and Rose Gerner July 23, 1955

With love from your family

Gary M. Madison

Gary Michael Madison passed away in North Brunswick, New Jersey at the age of 57. Gary was born on July 22, 1957 in Leavenworth, Kansas to Doris and Estel Madison. When Gary was two years old his family moved to Pine City. From the very early age of five, Gary knew “music” was what he wanted to do with his life. Gary graduated from Pine City High School in 1975. During high school Gary would perform in summer stock theatre groups in the metro. After high school Gary graduated from the University of Minnesota. He went on to earn a Master’s Degree from Rutgers in 1994; after graduation he taught music at Rutgers. Gary was not only gifted in music and theater, he earned a double Ph.D. in the fields of natural medicine and nutrition; when not making music, directing or teaching he spent his time counseling clients on his uniquely developed method of total body detoxification. Gary worked for New York Patent attorneys as a research assistant, thus affording him the ability to continue his love of music. Early in his career, Gary was a singer; he apprenticed with the Santa Fe Opera, Des Moines Metro Opera, Des Moines Metro Opera, Minnesota Opera and the Goldovsky Opera Institute. He directed both on and off-Broadway, most notably in premieres by Terrence McNally and Katherine Houghton, the original Broadway production of The Phantom of the Opera, and a tour of Side By Side By Sondheim that was highly praised by Stephen Sondheim. Gary was the proud author of 14 complete opera English surtitle translation and he was instrumental in the development and design of the first computerized surtitle systems used in U.S. opera houses. The Washington Post wrote of his translation of The Marriage of Figaro, “Madison’s succinct and precise English translation remains the hit of the show.” Gary held the position of music director for the Baltimore Opera Company, the Baltimore Opera Touring Theatre, Annapolis Opera Company, Minnesota Music Theatre, and the Universities of Maryland and Minnesota. Gary worked for Beverly Sills at the New York Opera Company. He was also co-founder and music director of KinderOpera Theater in Washington D.C. In December of 2007 Gary gave a Carnegie Hall concert to a sold-out house and received a standing ovation! In addition to teaching voice, piano, musical theatre, acting/directing and improvisation at numerous U.S. colleges, he had been a coach/accompanist for such artists as Leontyne Price, Joan Sutherland, Eleanor Steber, Luciano Pavarotti, Jean Stapleton, Roberta Flack, Blondie and many others. Gary taught voice and piano privately in North Brunswick, New Jersey and was an adjunct professor at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, New York. Gary is survived by his mother Doris Madison, brother Mark (Cheryl) Madison, all of Pine City; sisters: Kathleen Bartley of Boynton Beach, Florida and Cynthia Madison of Brainerd; nieces and nephews: Michael (Laraba) Nowling, Connie (Kenneth) Darby, Tanner Madison, Telby Madison, Jeff (Gina) Grothe, Chris (Eleni) Grothe, Julie (Liam) Cussen; many relatives and friends. Gary was preceded in death by his father Estel (Stoney) Madison, sisters Colleen Madison and Cheryl Nowling, and infant nephew Steven Nowling. Pastor Jeremy Langmade will officiate at the memorial service for Gary, 3:30 p.m., Friday, July 24, 2015 at the Swanson Chapel. A time of visitation is planned for one hour prior to the service at the chapel. Interment will take place at the Birchwood Cemetery in Pine City. Funeral arrangements for Gary Madison are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City ~ Swanson Chapel; www.funeralandcremationservice.com.

IN MEMORY In memory of

John W. Lindquist who passed away July 15, 1993 A precious one from us has gone, a voice we loved is still; A place is vacant in our home, which never can be filled. God in his wisdom has recalled, the spirit his love had given; And tho’ the body slumbers here, the soul is safe in heaven. Missed by, Joyce K. Lindquist, John Allen Lindquist, Andrea Joy Lindquist-Parnow, Adrienne K. Roubinek, Miriam Drahosh

STUDENTS St. Cloud State University graduated more than 1,345 students during spring semester 2015. Local graduates included: Braham residents Julie Krueger-Higgins, Master of Science, Counseling Psychology: School Counseling, and William Shay, Bachelor of Science, Finance; Hinckley resident Shannon Summerland, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Summa Cum Laude; Pine City residents Teresa Borich, Graduate Certificate, Autism, and Jacqueline Stender, Graduate Certificate, Autism. The following local students recently graduated from St. Olaf College during their commencement ceremony May 24: Janna Jansen, Nursing, East Central High School graduate and daughter of William and Shawn Jansen; Pine City High School graduate Haley Schmidt, Psychology, daughter of Mark Schmidt

and Kami Schmidt.

Peter Couper of Pine City recently graduated from Ohio Christian University with a Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Ministry.

Pine City resident Olivia Lynn Stankey was among the students to graduate from North Dakota State University in spring 2015. Stankey graduated with honors and earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Human Development and Family Science.

Pine City student Adam Olson graduated in May from Southwest Minnesota State University. A Sports Marketing major, Coaching minor, Adam earned high honors with a 4.0 grade point average his last semester of college.

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 29, 2009 MORTGAGOR: Lloyd V. Otte, Jr., single. MORTGAGEE: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded June 5, 2009 Pine County Recorder, Document No. A 480544. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 14616 Copper Canyon Road, Pine City, MN 55063 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 26.0402.003 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The North 500.00 feet of the South 833.00 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 39, Range 21, Pine County, Minnesota. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Pine ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $160,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $155,975.80 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: September 3, 2015 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: D e t e n t i o n

www.pinecitymn.com Center, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City MN 55063 to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on March 3, 2016, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None Dated: June 30, 2015 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 30 - 15-005141 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6 and 13, 2015 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 9, 2007 MORTGAGOR: James Tracy and Annette Tracy, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded July

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

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Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on March 10, 2016, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: July 1, 2015 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 8 - 15-002891 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13 and 20, 2015 SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE CITY OF ROCK CREEK July 6, 2015 Mayor Stevens called the Rock Creek City Council meeting to order at 7PM. Members Present: Skip Stevens, Dick Johnson, Joe Babolik, Craig Saari and Pam Hinze. Others present: Rod Stevens, Ron Teeman, Nancy Rys, Nancy Fischer and Kalena Guimond. Saari moved seconded by Babolik to approve the June 4, 2015

minutes as sent. Motion passed unanimously. Johnson moved seconded by Saari to approve the Off-Sale Liquor License for the Rock Creek Pit Stop / Paul & Sue Pogones. Motion carried all in favor. Saari moved seconded by Babolik to approve the Liquor Licenses for the Time Out Bar & Grill / Robert Pasket. Motion carried all in favor. Johnson moved seconded by Saari to approve the Liquor Licenses for the Cricket Bar / Angie Prokott. Motion carried all in favor. Stevens motioned seconded by Saari to reappoint Nancy Rys for a 3rd term on the Planning Commission and Tim Struss for a 2nd term on the Planning Commission. Motion passed all ayes. Johnson moved seconded by Saari that the city will not donate to the Initiative Foundation for 2016. Motion carried all ayes. Saari motioned seconded by Hinze to approve payment of check #’s 13304 – 13328 and e-transfers totaling $46,511.46. Motion passed all in favor. Saari moved seconded by Babolik to adjourn at 8:01PM. Motion passed all in favor. Sandra Pangerl City Clerk Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 23, 2015 NOTICE Royalton Township will be spraying all road ditches as needed over the next three (3) months. Royalton Township Clerk, Roberta Folkestad Town hall phone: 320-396-2982 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 16 and 23, 2015 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Pokegama Town Board of Supervisors will be holding a Special Sewer Meeting on July 30th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Pokegama Town Hall located at 18336 Town Hall Road, Pine City, MN 55063. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss changes to the Sewer Use Ordinance and any other pertinent business. Published this 23rd day of July 2015 Posted this 20th day of July 2015 Susan Alderink Clerk, Pokegama Township Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 23, 2015 STATE OF MINNESOTA

COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 58-PR-15-50 In Re: Estate of Charles Bruce Klinkner, also known as Bruce Klinkner and C. Bruce Klinkner, Decedent NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated October 18, 2011. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Nikolas John Klinkner, whose address is 3607 E. 54th St., Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55417, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. LuAnn Blegen Registrar 7/13/15 LuAnn Blegen Court Administrator 7/13/15 Joseph P. Kukla (MN# 0387458) Thiel, Anderson and Levine, P.L.L.P. 7300 Metro Blvd. #630 Edina, MN 55439-2365 Telephone: (952) 920-8444 Fax: (952) 920-8334 Attorney for Personal Representative Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 23, 30, 2015

With Great Danes comes great responsibility BY TODD BECKMAN NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

A first of its kind, a sanctuary for Great Danes, is opening its doors outside of Siren later this month. The whole idea of a sanctuary is to benefit the dogs. “It’s a place where they can live out their lives with love and dignity,” said Ann Heinrich, founder of the Great Dane Rescue. Sitting on five acres west of Siren, the Dane Farm is a good locale for the farm with plenty of room for the dogs to run and get their exercise. The official title of the sanctuary, “The Great Dane Sanctuary of Minnesota and Wisconsin,” is a little misleading. “As far as we know, it’s the only Dane sanctuary in all of the United States,” Heinrich stated. “That’s why we are trying to get the word out.” Currently, there are 11 Danes in the rescue/sanctuary. I try to rotate them between the house and the garage so that every two or three days there is a different group of dogs staying with me in the house,” Heinrich remarked. “I don’t want them to feel like they’re unloved.” That love answers the “Why?” question. Heinrich established a Great Dane rescue about nine years

ago, she showed Great Danes for a couple of years and she even had a hand in the Burnett County Humane Society — so a sanctuary was the next logical step. It’s obvious she loves dogs. “There’s nothing wrong with these animals — anything I can do for the animals I’ll do,” she declared. “If they didn’t come here, they’d have to be put down because they have a record of biting people.” In fact, biting is the biggest reason for a sanctuary. “There’s one Great Dane here who was basically court-ordered to be here — it was either sanctuary or euthanasia,” Heinrich observed. But regardless of the reason for ending up at the sanctuary, the dogs seem to respect Heinrich and the feeling is mutual. “I think they are happy,” she added. With Heinrich’s love of horses, her attraction to the Danes is easy to see. “I just think of them as sizeddown horses,” she said with a laugh. “They’re just different — they are more people-like, they are a lap dog, and they don’t like the cold so they are inside during the winter.” With the sanctuary’s open house slated for July 18 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 8238 Waldora Road just south of Hwy. 70, Heinrich is hoping to create

awareness. “We need this to go national — because we take dogs from across the country,” she reported. “We just have to get more well known and we have to get more volunteers.” She said local rescues know the open house is coming, the national Great Danes Club has been notified and between them, there have been a dozen people who’ve said they would come. “But for things like this, people don’t necessarily respond, they just show up — we are hoping that’s the case here,” Heinrich reasoned. Official events of the open house day will feature receipt of the deed for the property by the donor, Heinrich, a ribbon cutting ceremony, door prizes, and the unveiling of the new donor wall. “The donor wall features memorial plaques to honor those who have donated substantial time or money to The Great Dane Sanctuary,” Heinrich explained. By achieving sanctuary status, Heinrich is hopeful, operating a non-profit, it’ll open some grant money doors. “It costs about $3,000 a month to continue doing what we are doing, to say nothing of expanding,” she explained. “We need a building about three times the size of the one we have now —

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Happy at home, Diesel relaxes in his favorite chair at the sanctuary.

plus we could use additional staff.” For now it is just herself and Ashley Roper, caring for the 11 Danes housed at the rescue/ sanctuary. “Ashley just about runs herself ragged what with feeding and caring for the dogs, cleaning kennels, and grinding meat for the dogs’ meals,” Heinrich said. “On the business end of it, I’m answering questions on the phone and by email all the time.” Of course, she day-dreams what the perfect scenario would be. “It would be great if someone

were to drop a million dollars on us,” she quipped. “We’d have an isolation building and a housing building with individual outdoor runs.” Dr. Tom Harsted is the Webster veterinarian Heinrich has worked with for years. “Tom has been just awesome — he was our humane society vet and when I started the rescue I just automatically went to Tom.” She looks at the rescue and now the sanctuary as a continuous labor of love. “There’s so much work left to be done,” Heinrich concluded. “But we’ve come so far.”

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FUN WORK ENVIRONMENT WITH FLEXIBLE HOURS School Bus Drivers wanted for Pine City Bus Service! We are looking for applicants with positive people skills, a friendly and patient personality, and the ability to manage children and traﬃc safely. Bring your kids to work with you! Job Requirements: A valid Minnesota driver’s license A clean driving record Ability to pass a DOT physical Ability to pass DOT drug & alcohol screenings Please call 320-629-2032 or email beth@fourpointo.com with inquiries!

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for 9-year-old boy with developmental disabilities (large motor skill deﬁcits, cognitive limitations). Endearing child: laughs, plays, talkative and responsive to care provider. Lives in family home near Pine City— family very supportive. Desired Qualities: Patient, knowledgeable, compassionate and nurturing with ability to set limits. Enjoys companioning child, providing age appropriate activities indoors and out. Hours ﬂexible: includes after school, evenings, some weekends. Excellent opportunity. Send letter of applicaton to: Cheryl Smetana McHugh at Therapeutic Services Agency, Inc. 220 Railroad Street SE, Pine City, MN 55063 or csmchugh@tsapc.net.

Lakes and Pines Head Start has an opening for an Early Head Start Home Visitor Head Start is looking for a dedicated, caring person to join their team as a Home Visitor. Home Visitors assist preschool children and families with school readiness activities, co-planned with parents, to prepare them for school and life during weekly home visits and regular socializations. Home Visitors help families with goal setting and resource acquisition to support their efforts toward self-reliance. Home Visitors empower parents to be their child’s first and most important teacher. Position requires a High School Diploma or equivalency. Preferred education includes a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child and Family Studies, Early Childhood licensure, or Child Development Associates (CDA} Credential. Must have experience working with infants and toddlers,willingness to work with parents and children in home and classroom settings, be sensitive to the lifestyles and needs of low-income clientele, and must be a team player. This is a full-time position with competitive salary and full benefits. For information, job description, and application contact Lakes and Pines C.A.C., Inc., an Equal Opportunity Employer, 1700 Maple Avenue East, Mora, MN S5051-1227; (320} 679-1800 x138 or www.lakesandpines.org. Reasonable accommodations made upon request. Minorities, women, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Application deadline is 4:30p.m. Tuesdav. August 4. 2015.

PINE CITY PIONEER

JULY 23, 2015

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July 29 - Aug. 2

2015

E E R F Fair!

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5 BIG DAYS BANDSHELL ENTERTAINMENT

TICKET PRICES DEMOLITION DERBY Adult - $10.00 Kids - $5.00 Pit Pass - $20.00/night

LIVE MUSIC AT THE FAIR, SHOWS EVERY DAY NOON • 2:30 • 5:00 & MORE

erby D o m De ! Days!

TRACTOR PULL

TRUCK PULL

Adult - $10.00 Kids - $5.00

Wednesday, July 29 5:00 Marie Grundberg & Ed Pangerl 8:00-11:00 Whitesidewalls

ALL EVENT PASSES 5 BIG Events - Truck Pull, Tractor Pull & 3 Demo Derbys - $30.00 (Does not include a pit pass)

Thursday, July 30 Noon 2:30 5:00 7:00

Folk & Fiddle/Marty Thomas & Ed Pangerl Outlaw Country/Marty, Darren, Ed Jr. & Ed Country Girls & Duets/Marie Grundberg & Becci Palmblade Kids Show/Joy Schueller Hour

All American Lumberjack Show Including Kids Lumberjack Sports Camp

Friday, July 31 Noon 2:30 5:00 7:00-11:00

Roots of Rock N’ Roll Elvis Tribute by Kevin L. Jay Schueller (Ventriloquist/Dazzling Dave (YO YO Man) Bad Jack

Saturday, August 1 Noon 1:30 2:30 5:00 6:00 7:00-11:00

Ed2 (Ed and Ed Jr. Pangerl) Dazzling Dave (YO YO Man) Jay Schueller Hour 5 ‘Til Sunrise Dazzling Dave (YO YO Man) 5 ‘Til Sunrise

Sunday, August 2 10:00 Noon 2:30

Sunday Worship with Pine City Evangelical Free Church/MN Teen Challenge Gospel Group Talent Contest

ANNUAL PINE COUNTY

Single Ride Arm Bands $20.00/each. Each Arm Band is good for all day. No age limit. Rides start at 5 PM on Wednesday and at Noon on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Talent Show

ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: Chris’ Food Center - Pine City and Sandstone Holiday Stations - Pine City Nicoll’s Cafe - Pine City Pump & Munch - Pine City Pizza Pub - Pine City Sausers - Pine City Rock Creek Pit Stop - Rock Creek Beroun Marathon - Pine City Daggett’s Foods - Hinckley Petry’s Bait - Finlayson

Friday, July 31

5:00 PM 7:00 PM

7:30-9:30 AM 10:00 AM Noon 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM

Thursday, July 30 7:30- 9:30 AM

Pancake Breakfast 4-H Lunchstand 8:00 AM 4-H Horse Show Pleasure & Trail 4:00 PM 4-H & Open Swine Show Following Swine 4-H Sheep Show & Lamb Lead & Open Sheep Following Sheep 4-H Market Goat Show Following Goats 4-H & Open Beef Show 7:00 PM Tractor Pull 7:00-11:00 Rose Family in the Beer Garden

Showtimes: 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM & 5:00 PM

Ride Arm Band Advanced Sale

Wednesday, July 29 Rides Open Truck Pull

Friday, July 31 & Saturday, Aug. 1

Pancake Breakfast 4-H Lunchstand 4-H & Open Dairy Show 4-H & Open Rabbit Kids Pedal Tractor Pull Lumberjack Show Lumberjack Show Arts In & Share the Fun 4-H Building Lumberjack Show Music In Motion Horse Arena Demolition Derby Featuring Imperial Class

OPEN CLASS ENTRY DAY WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2015 All entries must be made before 6 p.m. on July 29, 2015.

Premium List at: www.pinecountyfair.com or Call 320-629-2465

1st Place -$100.00 2nd Place - $50.00 Awarded in each of the Three Divisions Open Class: Anyone, any age; Teen: 13 thru 18; Pre-Teen: 12 and younger

CONTACT: ED PANGERL/PINE CITY 320-629-6537

Saturday, August 1 7:30-9:30 AM 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM

12:30 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00-3:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM

Pancake Breakfast 4-H Lunchstand Pine County Fun Run (Pine City Beach) Open Class Horse Show Demonstrations (Exhibit Building) & Animal Costume Class (Livestock Show Ring) Money Scramble 4-H Livestock Auction Lumberjack Show Craft Beer Rendezvous 4-H Pet & Cat Show Lumberjack Show Parade Lumberjack Show Demolition Derby

Sunday, August 2 7:30-9:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM Noon-2 PM 2:30 PM 2:30-6:30 PM 4:00 PM

Pancake Breakfast 4-H Lunchstand Horse Fun Show Church Service 4-H Round Robin Showmanship Home Grown Fruit Dessert Talent Show in Bandshell Jolly Zuks in Beer Garden Demo Derby

FOR MORE INFORMATION WWW.PINECOUNTYFAIR.COM