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The Imperial Class State Championship will be on the line this Friday at 7 p.m.

Derby drivers vie for state championship

BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Derby drivers – and fans – will be putting the pedal to the metal this Friday night. The state championship is on the line.

The Pine County Fair Demoli-

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Big fish, big smiles at Beau Berglund tourney Eight-year-old Kate Launius, who spends her summers at Camp WeGwos in Pine City, competed in the Beau Berglund Fishing Tournament for the first time this weekend. After several hours of determined fishing she caught a sheepshead off the dock, then another and another, each bigger than the last.

At about 2 p.m., with nine sheepshead caught, Kate cast her final hook. “The bobber went down after some patient waiting,” said proud mom Stacey. “She had him hooked. She almost couldn’t reel in this fish. Everyone ... came down to the dock because they heard the screaming. It was a whopper.”

After getting measured at the Village Inn, Kate got her results: she had caught the second smallest and the second biggest (20.5 inches) sheepshead in the tournament.

“For her first time ... she did amazing,” said Stacey. “Even though she didn’t win she was very proud.”

tion Derby will host the Minnesota State Championship - Imperial Class at 7 p.m. on July 31, with a purse of over $10,000.

“That’s a lot of ‘dough’-re-mi,” said the Pine County Fair Board’s SEE DERBY, PAGE 18

PolyMet explores mining in township

BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

PolyMet Mining Corporation is investigating potential copper deposits in Pine City Township, and plans to drill for core samples on private property in the township in weeks ahead.

Pine City Township Zoning Administrator Gordon Johnson said the company contacted the township, and described plans to bore

for three separate core samples.

All three core drilling sites are on private property south of the Snake River, north of St. Croix Road and west of Sunnyside Street not far from Copper Canyon Road.

Johnson said that though any sort of active mining operation would require permits from the township, the planned drilling SEE MINING, PAGE 18

Celebrate 130 years of the Pioneer on Aug. 7 Pine City’s newspaper turned 130 years old in 2015, and now the whole town is invited to help celebrate.

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

There will be free food and beverages (while they last), live music from Eddie P. and Friends, a chance to spin the

wheel for prizes, and fun for adults and kids alike.

The Pine City Ambassadors, Lions and Leos clubs, Pine Center for the Arts, Pine City officials and visitors from the North West Company Fur Post will help make this a memorable community event. A collection of historical photos will be on display on the walls of the Pi-

oneer office just a few steps away from the park.

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

This is also the last chance to get in on the two-year, $49 subscription special.

That special will end on Aug. 7 – and for every new and current subscriber who

signs up on Aug. 7 the Pioneer will donate $1.30 to the Pine Community Food Shelf.

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

Look for a special edition of the Pioneer on newsstands next week. And see you at the celebration!

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Hoyny honors WWII veteran father with ‘shadow box’ John Hoyny Sr. was a Navy Boatswain’s Mate Second Class on the aircraft carrier USS Corregidor, and was stationed in Pearl Harbor when World War II ended in August of 1945.

“During his time in the service he accumulated many small items which he kept in a cigar box in his Navy bag,” said his son, John Hoyny Jr. “I recently resurrected them and made a shadow box which is now on display at the Pine City American Legion Post 51 where my dad was a 40 year member.”

Some of the items include a picture of downtown Honolulu after the war ended, a ticket to the Pearl Harbor Breaker Dance dated Aug. 8, 1945, a piece of American flag taken as a souvenir from one of the ship’s battles, a letter from John Sr. to his wife back home, chevrons, ribbons, tobacco ration coupons and much more.

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Hoyny noted that it was fitting that his father should serve on a ship named “Corregidor.” John Sr.’s brother Wally Hoyny was captured at Corregidor in May 1942, and spent the entire war in a Japanese prison camp. When he got out he weighed only 97 pounds, but went on to live a full life and raise a family of his own.

“Every time I go in the Legion and look at the items I get a feeling of satisfaction knowing that others can now admire the things my dad thought to preserve in his cigar box,” Hoyny said. “ I encourage any of you out there that may have military items belonging to loved ones that could be of interest to others to display them proudly in your Legion or VFW instead of letting them sit unnoticed in a basement or attic.”

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JULY 30 - AUG. 2 Pine County Fair The Pine County Fair continues Thursday, July 30 through Sunday, Aug. 2. Grandstand events include the demolition derby, tractor 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 details and full schedule of events, go to www.pinecountyfair.com or call 320-629-2465.

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.

AUG. 1 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.

AUG. 1 & 2 Cambridge Antique Fair The 24th annual Cambridge Antique Fair will be held from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, and from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1 and 2 at the Isanti County Fairgrounds on Highway 95 in Cambridge, just one mile east of Highway 65. Hundreds of dealers will be selling antiques, decorating items and collectibles including furniture, toys, coins, dolls and more. For information call 763-434-6664, or visit www. cambridgeantiquefair.com.

AUG. 2 Stoffel Family Museum 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.

Pine City. Donations are accepted. Contact Erna P. at 320-6292810 with any questions.

AUG. 3 - 6 Crex for Kids Camp From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3 through Thursday, Aug. 6, children from ages 8-12 are invited to Crex Meadows day camp in Grantsburg, Wisconsin to explore the habitats and species found at Crex. Camp is free, but preregistration is required and class sizes are limited; call 715-463-2739 or visit www.crexmeadows.org.

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‘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.

One-room schools presentation The North Chisago Historical Society will highlight four local one-room schools that offer students the opportunity to experience school days of a bygone era on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Rushseba Town Hall, 51533 Forest Boulevard, one-half mile north of the Grant House in Rush City. The evening will include live presentations featuring teachers and students from this summer’s living-history schools including the Pioneer School in Taylors Falls, the Rural School in Pine City, West Riverside Museum School near Cambridge, and Spencer Brook School. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call 320-358-4561.

AUG. 5 PTCC 50th Anniversary Community Picnic Pine Technical & Community College will hold a community picnic from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. to

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ECRAC grant information session East Central Regional Arts Council will provide a free grant information session about opportunities for individual artists on Wednesday, Aug. 5 from 1-3 p.m. at 112 Main Ave. S., Braham. Individual appointments with staff are also offered. To register, or for more information, call the Regional Arts Council office at 320-396-2337, or email matt@ecrac.org.

National Night Out On Tuesday, Aug. 4, neighborhoods throughout Pine City are invited to join thousands of communities nationwide for the annual “National Night Out” crime and drug prevention event. From 7 to 10 p.m. residents in neighborhoods throughout Pine City and across the nation are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors. In Pine City’s Robinson Park, at 7 p.m., there will be an outdoor showing of the Big Hero movie at dusk. There will also be door prizes, concessions and games. For more information contact the Chamber of Commerce at 320-322-4040.

Rural School Museum 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

celebrate 50 years in Pine City.

Meet President Joe Mulford, chat with PTCC faculty and staff and enjoy lawn games for all ages at 900 4th Street SE. Call 320-629-5100 for more information.

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Red Cross blood drive 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.

396-2337, or visit www.ecrac.org.

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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

For more information, call 320-

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

Rods and Rust Kanabec County Ag Society’s 4th annual Rods and Rust car show and swap meet is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8 at the Kanabec Fairgrounds in Mora. There will be flame-throwing and loud pipes contests, burnouts, food and beer, a DJ, trophies, prizes and more. Visit www.kanabecfair. org or call 320-679-5485 for more information.

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

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

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MEETINGS 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.

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 SATURDAY 8/1 Model RR club: Askov, 10 a.m., Pine County History Museum SUNDAY 8/2 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m.

MONDAY 8/3 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m.

Pine City Blue Star Moms: Pine City VFW Post, 6:30 p.m.

AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church TUESDAY 8/4 Pine County Board: 1 p.m., Public Health Bldg., Sandstone WEDNESDAY 8/5 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Focus on Ability: 1:30 p.m., Chisago Co. Snr. Ctr., North Branch Pine City 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

SENIOR DINING Aug. 3 - 7 Aug Monday: Chicken tetrazzini, green beans, fresh veggies with ranch dip, breadstick, sliced pears Tuesday: Roast turkey, whipped potatoes with gravy, country trio vegetables, wheat bread, jello poke cake Wednesday: Beef tips in gravy, bow tie pasta, candied sweet potatoes, lettuce salad, strawberry rhubarb pie Thursday: BBQ pork riblett, o’brien potatoes, steamed cabbage, wheat dinner roll, Mississippi Mud Friday: Country fried steak, whipped potatoes with gravy, green beans, wheat bread, 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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House playing transportation ‘Kick the can’ The simple truth is – our highways are crumbling, our bridges are collapsing and this nation desperately needs a long-term surface transportation funding bill. Instead, House Republicans kicked the can down the broken road again last week with a temporary, convoluted, short-term fix to keep the Highway Trust Fund off life support until mid-December.

So the summer road construction season continues – along with government by crisis management.

District 8 Meanwhile, state and local governments will still be House unable to plan for big and important projects that reRick quire years of preparation.

And hundreds of thousands Nolan of construction workers will still enter the Holidays wondering whether or not they will have jobs come spring.

As I told my colleagues during the debate, Congress accorded our own Jim Oberstar – the late Chairman of the House Transportation Committee – a wonderful tribute by naming the hometown post office in Chisholm, Minnesota in his honor. Yet ironically, there were his former Republican colleagues just two days later – kicking the can down the road again on transportation, the issue Jim cared most about.

As Chairman, Jim worked hard to ensure that the Committee drafted good, strong bipartisan transportation legislation. If Speaker Boehner would step aside and allow the Transportation Committee to do our jobs, I have every confidence we could write a long-term funding bill that would meet our nation’s needs for years to come.

We are determined to get this done before another crisis makes another short-term fix necessary.

Rarick wants to challenge Clean Water Act PRESS RELEASE

State Representative Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) and 11 other Greater Minnesota lawmakers recently penned a letter to Minnesota’s attorney general asking her to challenge the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in federal court over its expanded rulemaking authority under the Waters of the United States Rule and the Clean Water Act. “The worst aspect of this rule is that it removes power from state and local leaders and expands the EPA’s oversight,” Rarick said. “It will add more unnecessary regulations and cause headaches for rural landowners, farmers, small business owners and local leaders.”

To date, more than half of the states in the nation have filed a lawsuit against the EPA, citing that their new rule, set to go into effect Aug. 28, goes beyond the scope of their constitutional powers and will greatly expand federal authority over state waters.

As stated in the letter co-authored by Rep. Rarick, the rule redefines virtually all waters in the country, expanding the scope of federal authority to include seasonal streams, wetlands, ponds and ditches.

Rarick believes this far reaching broadening of federal authority will create significant economic risk and uncertainty for agriculture and other businesses in our state. Furthermore, Minnesota already has laws regulating and protecting these bodies of water, and the federal government usurping that jurisdiction from elected state leaders and local officials will in effect take away State the flexibility to manage our waters as we best see fit, in addition to increasing House the burdensome and complicated reguJason lations on Minnesota’s citizens.

Neighboring states including WisconRarick sin, North Dakota and South Dakota are included on the list of states bringing this issue to a federal court.

“We all value clean water and want to preserve our natural resources,” Rarick said. “Unfortunately, the federal government thinks it can manage our waters better than the State of Minnesota can, so I’m urging the attorney general to challenge this rule in federal court.”

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

NLX boondoggle vs. broadband To the Editor: I have campaigned against the billion dollar boondoggle known as the Northern Lights Express project ever since the first publication of the concept and I learned a few things over the years.

1) Entrenched bureaucrats stay entrenched regardless of how much common sense is thrown against projects destined to fail.

2) Entrenched bureaucrats refuse to accept plans which have greater potential for success than their own, especially if the improved plans were submitted as a compromise intended to lessen their position. (For example, instead of passenger rail from the Twin Cit-

ies to Duluth a light rail commuter train would run from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Cambridge-Forest Lake).

3) Entrenched bureaucrats seem to have a knack for choosing boondoggles that benefit very few people at great expense instead of true public service projects.

Why spend over a billion dollars on the NLX project, which hasn’t been shown to benefit hardly anybody, when that money could be spent on providing broadband internet service to rural Minnesota which benefits untold numbers of people?

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To the Editor: Recently, the news reported a security counselor at a Minnesota Security Hospital was attacked by a patient, her head repeatedly bashed into a brick wall.

These kinds of attacks have become commonplace.

Minnesota Sex Offender Program and Minnesota Security Hospital Security Counselors have suffered the following: ear nearly ripped off, bite wound to face, bite on the hand trying to help restrain armed patient, bite on wrist and shoulder nearly dislocated in attack, attempted sexual assaults, broken back helping SEE LETTERS, PAGE 5

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Mora teacher’s iPad photos lead to 17 felony charges

BY KIRSTEN FAURIE EDITOR@MORAMINN.COM

to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for analysis.

Results showed text message conversations between Rossow and the student which Sheriff Brian Smith said did not show criminal activity but displayed behavior that crossed the line of what would be morally and professionally appropriate.

Results of the search warrants also revealed 114 photographs of at least 17 different girls allegedly taken with Rossow’s school-issued iPad between November 2013 and February 2014.

According to the criminal complaint filed by the Kanabec County Attorney’s office, all of the photos appear to be of girls wearing low cut shirts or bending over, many of which appear to have been taken inside classrooms and hallways of Mora High School.

A Mora High School English teacher and drama director has been charged with 17 felony counts of interfering with privacy of a minor after law enforcement discovered 114 photos of multiple juvenile females on the teacher’s school-issued iPad. Benjamin Curtis Rossow, 38, of Mora was charged July 27 with 17 felony counts of interfering with privacy of a minor. Mora schools placed Rossow on paid administrative leave May 12 following allegations of inappropriate conduct with a 16-year-old student.

During an investigation Kanabec County officers executed a search warrant for Rossow’s classroom computer, school-issued iPad and his personal cell phone which were all sent

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The photos focus on the subjects’ chests and buttocks, and the subjects do not appear to know a photograph is being taken of them. The Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office is still working to identify all the subjects of the photos.

At press time Tuesday, Mora school administration could not be reached to comment on the issue or the employment status of Rossow. Rossow’s wife, Sara Rossow, is currently employed at Mora public schools as a high school social worker.

The maximum sentence for interfering with privacy against a minor is two years in prison and/or a $5,000 fine. Rossow was taken into custody July 27 and was awaiting a bail hearing at press time.

Kirsten Faurie is the editor of the Kanabec County Times.

to carry passengers in a camper Q: Isoritfilegal fth-wheel on the highway?

Although it appears unsafe, it is legal for A: people to ride in campers pulled behind trucks in Minnesota, but not in all states.

I do not recommend having passengers in pull-behind recreation vehicles. Most of them are not designed to carry passengers and are not equipped with seatbelts. I have seen crashes that involved recreation vehicles, such as a fifth wheel and travel trailers, and most of them offer little protection to occupants.

If you are a passenger in a motor home type vehicle, I recommend that you sit where there is a seatbelt installed and use it. A seatbelt will decrease your chances of having a serious or fatal injury if the vehicle you are in crashes or rolls over.

Send questions to Sgt. Neil Dickenson – Minnesota State Patrol at 1131 Mesaba Ave., Duluth, MN 55811, Twitter @MSPPIO_NE or neil. dickenson@state.mn.us

LETTERS: Writers ponder issues, natural world Bees buzzing on the balm

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To the Editor: Some bees are enjoying our balm flowers and will make lots of honey from them.

Monarchs flutter on our moss roses. Hummingbirds drink the syrup from our feeder. I am glad to provide nourishment for animals.

We appreciate the beauty brought out in the flower bed. Each year we threaten to downsize it. The bed grows a little each year.

It is very relaxing to sit in a chair and watch all the commotion around all these flowers. In a couple of months it will be a memory. Lucky for us it all will be replayed next summer.

coworker under attack, four bones in face broken‌. now suffers from post traumatic stress disorder, broken back leading to removal of discs and spinal fusion, stab wounds, back and knee injuries, attack ends with a spinal fusion, Anoka Metro RTC an HST stabbed in the eye, torn rotator cuff, dislocated spinal disc; an LPN ruptured bicep and torn rotator cuff. These are just a few of the attacks/injuries suffered by state employees working for Dept. of Human Services in treatment centers/group homes. In fact, in 2014, MSH staff suffered 101 injuries, patients attacked staff 71 times, double of the previous year. Staff all over the state put up with blitz attacks and ambushes, liquids like feces/ urine and hot bacon grease or coffee being thrown on them.

Recently, the governor gave 25 percent to 35 percent raises to the highest paid state employees, these Department Commissioners got between $11,000-$35,000 raises.

The minimum wage increased about 45 percent in the last year.

The state employees described above, on the low end of the pay scale, have been offered a 2.5 percent pay increase while their health insurance premium portion goes up, co-pays go up, deductible goes up and they’re expected to do more with fewer staff. The state has billions in surplus. Hopefully the state realizes their most valuable assets are the employees that put their lives on the line.

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10 Years Ago, 2005 Emergency responders from Pine County spent more than five hours last week extricating the victims of a horrible freeway crash that killed four people from Cook, Minnesota. Officers from the Pine County Sheriff’s Office, members of the Pine City Fire Dept., Pine Medical Center, EMS workers and State Troopers were called at 6:52 a.m. to the crash on I-35 under the County Road 7 freeway bridge.

Public Works Foreman Royce Johnson listened while residents of Riverview Ave. expressed concerns about traffic and parking in and around the riverfront development. City Administrator Lynda Woulfe and committee members from the council gathered Years for the meeting.

The Pine County Sheriff’s Office reAgo ceived a call from the St. Croix Valley Railroad reporting a vehicle crossed Donna within 10 feet of the front of the train on Airport Road, Pine City. It was a Heath pickup pulling a Bobcat.

Sister Clare Marie Trettel, a member of the Benedictine Community of Duluth, celebrated 50 years in her vocation. She was principal and taught at St. Mary’s school in Pine City for several years.

Pine County’s Outstanding Senior Citizens for 2005 both hail from Sandstone. Mary Lou Zalicek, 78, and Reuben Schmugge, 86, will be honored in the grandstand at the Pine County Fair on Aug. 7.

25 Years Ago, 1990 Buttery corn on the cob, ribbons of light in pink and green, yellow and blue, Bratwursts sizzling on grills, music blaring, kids shrieking, cows bellering – the Pine County Fair is underway and promises a great time for everyone.

Northern Pine County is home to this year’s outstanding senior citizens, Madeline Miller and Harold Fisher. Miller, from Willow River, and Fisher, from Askov, will be honored at the Pine County Fair on Saturday, Aug. 4.

When she ran out of room for her oil paintings, JoAnn Ruder put her painting talent to another use.

She hand paints country designs on shirts and never has to worry about storing them because they sell quickly at craft fairs.

The Kingdom Hall of Pine City area Jehovah’s Witnesses has completed a 3,000 square foot addition after a weekend of work by over 300 volunteers. The group started on Friday on the Quick Build project and had the entire building – including the exterior and interior – finished by Sunday.

The Sokol Camp Booya picnic will feature a performance by the St. Paul Czechoslovakian Folk Dancers.

The annual picnic begins at noon, Aug. 14, at Sokol Camp on Cross Lake near Pine City.

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Looking out over the Pine County Fair Children hand in hand with parents and grandparents, going on rides, playing carnival games and standing in line for “Circus Candy” – this view of the Pine County Fair from about 1930 has much in it that will look familiar to fairgoers in 2015 as the Fair kicks back into action this week.

nessed by his partner Ken McKeller, a couple from South Carolina who were behind him and by Marshall Johnson and members of his foursome who had just finished play on number 7.

Three Pine City boys participated in a Tennex tennis camp July 8-12. Jason Mayer, son of Kelly and Sandy Mayer, Mark Bradshaw, son of Tom and Cheryl Bradshaw, and Jimmy Stumne, son of Steve and Valerie Stumne attended the co-ed camp. Jerry Sales, who has over 30 years experience as a coach and player, directed the camp which serves beginner through advanced tennis players.

Vernon Kruse, Gene Pals and Kevin Anderson enjoyed a three-day fishing trip to the Lake of the Woods.

Janet Roubinek, Pine City, graduated from Bemidji State University with a bachelor of science degree in elementary education at the conclusion of spring quarter.

Fresh fruits and vegetables grown by Pine City area gardeners and natural crafts produced locally are available under the Pine City water tower every Friday afternoon. The St. Croix Valley Growers Association opened its Farmers Market for the second consecutive year. A new sign painted by Betty Karas draws attention to the popular produce stands.

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gardner, Pine City, are the proud parents of a baby girl, Karen Marie, born July 26 at Lakeside Hospital.

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Philip Nichpovak, who is employed by August Peterson northeast of Rock Creek, had an exciting time with his new horse at the S.A. Peterson place. He was about to hitch up for a spin about the country when the spinner broke away and pranced all over the field, doing some damage to the harness and giving Philip several horse laughs on the way. However, Mr. Nichpovak says that he can ride as fast as the horse can travel if it will only wait to be hitched.

Station Agent Gill pulled a stalk of corn last Sunday measuring more than six-and-a-half feet above the roots and with two tasseled ears on it. He has about four acres of this kind of corn and J. C. Smith and others have corn that is well along showing that we can raise corn here even in an “off” year.

Two marriages were performed in Pine City and two couples were made happy. Peter Berkey and Mrs. Maude Rose of Meadow Lawn were united by Rev. Parish and Carl L. Breen and Miss Maude S. Howell of Hinckley were united by Judge Lambert.

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Pine City residents are warned by the village council that all rubbish must be dumped at the new village ground, northwest of town. Any rubbish falling off a load on the way to the dump must be picked up.

Miss Margaret Stuck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Stuck of Pine City, and Bert R. John, nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Johnson of Brook Park, were quietly married at Mora, July 20.

Miss Ruth Fors, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fors of Frederic, Wisconsin, and Lawrence Tollefson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Tollefson of Grasston, were united in marriage July 27 at the parsonage in Henriette.

“Where did you get that snipe?” That was the question asked by a large number of our town’s people last Tuesday afternoon as they saw some of our boys walking along triumphantly with one of Hurley’s best “Havanas” between their teeth. “Over to Hurley’s of course. Haven’t you heard the news?” “No. What news?” “Why at the residence of our genial County Register of Deeds, James Hurley, they were made happy by the arrival of a seven-and-a-half pound boy.

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BY PINE COUNTY MASTER GARDENER KARI HOLMBERG UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION

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Buying or selling a vehicle or ATV from someone you don’t know?

In the wake of a recent theft of an ATV sold to a private party in the parking lot of a gas station in northern Pine County, Sheriff Jeff Nelson received Pine County Board approval to designate an area in front of the Sheriff’s Office at the Pine County Courthouse where citizens can buy or sell vehicles or ATVs, within full view of law enforcement officers.

“The Pine County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind people that buying items online and meeting an unknown person to exchange goods carries inherent risks,” Nelson said. “Often the exchange is done in a public place and there are no problems with the transaction.”

But he also noted that recently a stolen John Deere Gator was purchased at a local gas station after contact was made through an online service.

“The ‘seller’ took great measures to conceal his true identity and it was not until sometime later that the buyer realized he had been scammed,” Nelson said. “The buyer is out nearly $7,000. A Pine County investigator was able to determine the identity of the suspect and he has been charged.”

Nelson also said there have been other cases where the meeting was used as an attempt to get a person to meet alone, and some of those cases outside of Pine County have ended tragically.

“In an attempt to try and protect the citizens of Pine County from being scammed, we would like to offer the parking lot at the Pine County Courthouse in Pine City as an option for exchanges to take place,” Nelson said. Two parking spaces have been set aside for this purpose, and could be used as a designated area for the sale of vehicles or ATVs and families could use the parking lot for custody exchanges.

“The lower lot is video monitored 24/7. We feel that asking someone to meet near the Sheriff’s Office will deter those with bad intent. We do not expect that a deputy will be involved in every exchange,” he added, “but they may be available if needed.” An officer or dispatcher also may be available to run a check to determine whether a vehicle is properly licensed or stolen.

“Please consider this option if you are meeting someone in the Pine County area to make a purchase,” Nelson asked. “Keep in mind basic safety precautions no matter where you agree to meet. Always make sure someone is with you or knows where you are going, and have a cell phone with you and ready to use.”

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Those buying and selling ATVs, automobiles and other valuable items from unknown individuals through online services such as Craigslist are urged to make the swap in front of the Pine County Sheriff’s Office.

Even with the “Swap Shop at the Cop Shop,” Nelson encouraged residents to exercise caution and call dispatch if you think something strange is going on.

“If someone will not meet on your terms or if the deal seems too good to be true, there might be a problem,” he added.

In other action, the Pine County Board: REMEMBERED with gratitude the life of Eileen Anderson who passed away after dedicating her life to Pine County, including 20 years of service on the Pine County Board and 40 years of service as a county employee.

APPROVED a 1.5 percent annual performance increase for County Administrator David Minke retroactive to his employment anniversary date of July 2.

APPROVED the creation of a child support supervisor position and the hiring of an additional social worker in the adult and disability services unit of the health and human services department.

WELCOMED new Pine County Economic Development Coordinator Dr. Robert Musgrove. The County Board will schedule a special Committee of the Whole meeting with Musgrove to review goals and expectations for the county’s economic development initiative.

APPROVED an amendment to the Pine County Liquor Ordinance which authorizes up to 10 seasonal liquor licenses with pro-rated fees for bars, restaurants and private clubs.

It seems like every summer we have the same conversations about why our tomatoes aren’t ripening: I’m sure they were ready before this last year, it must be the weather! And very likely it’s true.

Steve Reiners, in a 2012 brief from Cornell University said, “It takes six to eight weeks from the time of pollination until tomato fruit reach full maturity. The length of time depends on the variety grown and of course, the weather conditions.”

But why? First, the plant, the variety, has to reach maturity. Connie Smith, Ohio St. U. Ext. said, “Tomato plants need a lot of sunlight to carry out their photosynthesis ... six to eight hours a day of sunlight to reach their yield potential.”

Factors that interfere with tomato plants reaching their potential are overcrowding, which reduces photosynthesis, too much nitrogen fertilizer, which leads to excessive vegetative growth, and cool weather.

But what happens when the weather does warm up?

The plants will grow faster but that doesn’t mean instant ripe fruit, because the factors needed for good plant growth are different than those needed for its next life phase, producing and ripening fruit.

B. Rosie Lerner at Purdue Extension said: “The optimum temperature range for ripening mature green tomatoes is 68–77 deg. F. The further temperatures stray from the optimum, the slower the ripening process.”

At the same time, tomatoes do not produce lycopene and carotene, the pigments responsible for ripe tomato color, when temperatures are above 85 deg. F. So, extended periods of extreme heat cause tomatoes to stop ripening. “ Yes, more fruit ripens as fall temperatures drop. But most of us still end up with a lot of green tomatoes because that optimum range doesn’t last long enough.

Carl Wilson of Colorado St. U. Ext. said, “When fruit set is heavy, it can work against gardeners. Ripening numerous fruit takes a lot of energy from the leaves and tends to delay the whole crop turning red. If there are only a few weeks before frost and fruit is not ripening, try removing some of the mature green fruit to ripen what’s left on the vine.”

But why remove the green ones instead of those hinting at being ripe?

Oregon St. U. Ext. said, “Chilling injury may prevent your green, mature tomatoes from ripening and keep them from developing their full color and flavor. It may also cause them to spoil more rapidly. Cold damage, including frost and cooler temperatures, is cumulative and may have happened prior to harvest, out in the garden. Red ones well on their way to ripening better tolerate colder temperatures.”

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Pine City biggest ambulance user in county

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Pine City area people are the biggest users of Essentia Health ambulance service in Pine County.

Last year, Essentia Health Emergency Medical Services responded to 3,192 requests for ambulance service, including 1,094 calls from the Pine City area. Hinckley was next with 752 ambulance calls.

In his annual update for the Pine County Board, Essentia Health – Sandstone’s Director of Ambulance Services Joe Newton noted that the number of requests for ambulance service in Pine County has increased more than 60 percent over the past 10 years. With 31 employees, Essentia Health’s team of paramedics and emergency medical technicians covers a 1,336 square mile service area – three times larger than Hennepin County, with bases in Pine City, Hinckley and Sandstone.

Newton pointed out that Essentia Health increased its investment in ambulance service in Pine County by $175,000 last year, including replacement of a 2006 ambulance with the purchase of a 2014 Road Rescue Ambulance based at Hinckley, along with two new ventilators to assist patients with their breathing. All

five ambulances also are equipped with CPAP equipment, as well.

The ambulance service also transported 410 Pine County people between medical facilities last year, and does not charge for its services when patients are not transported to a hospital. Of the 2,930 ambulance runs last year, nearly 40 percent were transported to Essentia Health’s hospital at Sandstone and nearly 23 percent were taken to FirstLight Health System’s hospital at Mora. Other popular medical destinations were St. Mary’s – Duluth (200 runs), Fairview Lakes Regional Medical Center – Wyoming (181 runs), and Allina Health – Cambridge (120 runs).

Newton noted that the medical destination depends on each patient’s condition but generally the ambulance will transport patients to the medical center of their choice. Essentia Health works cooperatively with FirstLight, which also operates an ambulance service. “If we’re out of ambulances, FirstLight would stage in Brook Park,” Newton added. He also said the new FirstLight urgent care facility at Pine City wouldn’t impact Essentia Health’s ambulance service, but it would if they develop the facility into a full-fledged emergency room.

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Pine City study to examine impact of local arts, culture PRESS RELEASE

The emotional impact of participating in or attending an arts or culture event is evident. But little is known locally in terms of economic impact. That is set to change now that Pine City will be at the center of study looking to identify the economic impact of arts and culture within the community.

“This is the first time Pine City has ever participated in this,” said Community Development Director Nathan Johnson, who is leading the project. “This is the type of data we need, customized to Pine City, which can help the City in future decision making.”

Just last week, Johnson shared details of the ongoing study with the Pine City Economic Development Authority (EDA). “When a family visits an event, they’re spending more money than just the price of tickets,” he said. “Whether it’s gas, having dinner and drinks, or even a motel room, there is a ripple effect for the people who come to an arts event, one that spreads out to the rest of the county and beyond.”

“Pine City itself has already been recognized as an outstanding community for the arts. But the economic effects of the arts extends countywide,” explained Pine County Economic Development Coordinator Robert Musgrove. “Every day, area nonprofit arts and culture organizations act as economic drivers, creating an industry that supports jobs, generates revenue, and is a linchpin of our tourism industry. This study will document the key role played by the nonprofit arts and culture industry, and their audiences, in strengthening our local economy. The results can aid us in understanding where the opportunities for growth exist.”

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This recent class at Pine Center for the Arts generated not only creativity but dollars for the Pine City area.

The study will be conducted by MN Citizens for the Arts in collaboration with Americans for the Arts.

The end result will include a 30-page report on the economic findings. The East Central Regional Arts Council helped fund the study, which totals $1,500, a savings of about $6,000 if any of the Pine City area arts organizations had taken on the study alone.

The study will use data collected by the American for the Arts economic prosperity study, which will help keep the overall cost low. The recently-released report, which looks at the state as a whole as well as regions, found that there is a $1.2 billion impact from arts and culture in Minnesota.

Pine City fell within Region 7E, which features an

$8.4 million economic impact. But now with the local study looking at five local nonprofit organizations, officials believe it will allow them to compare to other cities and find areas to grow.

According to the report, Region 7E stood out from the rest of the state in several ways. It is number one— leading even the Twin Cities metro area—in per capita spending by non-resident audience members ($53.59, as opposed to the state average of $36.89), and second in the state in the percent of audience survey members who reside outside the area (43.6 percent). This data likely points to Region 7E doing a great job in attracting audiences and dollars from outside the region.

“We’re a community enriched with art and members who are committed to cultivate the culture of art. As we continue to grow, it is very important that we maintain this element”, said Mayor Carl Pederson. “Having an embedded culture of arts in our community is like many of the other key components of what supports economic growth, helping to attract businesses, a growing workforce and additional activities for residents and visitors to bring their families and explore the culture of our community.”

Due to the data already being collected, the turnaround for the study is rather quick, said Johnson, who is planning an event to release the findings Oct. 28, at the 8:30 a.m. EDA meeting, in the City Hall Council Chambers.

“I’m looking forward to putting some of this in action,” said City Administrator Ken Cammilleri. “If Pine City wants to become the arts destination town that I think it has all the intention to be, this will help push it forward.”

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Grantsburg mourns fallen Marine

BY STEVE BRIGGS AND TODD BECKMANN BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL

Several dozen people in the small community of Grantsburg, Wisconsin gathered in prayer Friday night to mourn the loss of a native son.

Sgt. Carson Holmquist, 25, one of the four Marines killed in the Chattanooga shootings Thursday, grew up in Grantsburg and graduated from high school in 2008.

“He came from a good town, full of good people,” said Mickey Mikeworth, Holmquist’s aunt, at Friday’s vigil.

The Holmquist family released a statement regarding the tragedy Friday evening.

“We are deeply grieving the loss of Sgt. Carson Holmquist,” Caitlin Drake, family spokesperson said. “He was a devoted father and husband. He was also a brother, son, and a loving friend to many. He served his country as a Marine since 2009, served overseas in Okinawa Japan, and did a tour in Afghanistan.”

He received an award for his service in Afghanistan and was decorated with many other honors for his conduct.

“Carson was devoted to serving his country and gave his free time to many individual causes,” Drake continued.

“Carson was an avid fisherman, hunter and he loved farming. He was just about to take ownership of his grandfather’s tractor to restore it to its former

glory. He was married in 2012 to Jasmine and has a two-yearold son, Wyatt.”

Grantsburg High School Principal Josh Watt called Friday a tough day in a patriotic community.

He remembers a dedicated football player who played all four years at Grantsburg, starting the last two at defensive back. Watt, who also served as assistant football coach, says Carson was an avid sportsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting, and was very connected to the outdoors. Watt says he vividly remembers when Holmquist paid a return visit to school after boot camp.

“The greatest memory I have of him was when he first visited our school after graduating from boot camp and he was so proud — it was just great to see,” said Watt. “It’s something I will always remember, seeing him in his blues.”

Watt wasn’t alone in remembering Holmquist.

“Carson lived just down the road from me. I would wait for him to come by in the morning and we would ride our bikes to school together,” classmate Ben Larson recalled. “It always took us a lot longer to get home, because we always found fun stuff to do on the way. I had a lot of fun with that guy — we will miss him.”

Ausha Arnold also recalled Carson fondly.

“I graduated with Carson. I knew him for a long time,” she said. “One of the things that

stands out the most to me was that he could be goofy, but he was definitely someone who would always be there for you if you needed him. If you were upset, he would try to make you feel better. He had a heart of gold, for sure.”

As with all tragedy, the family has been tragically robbed from such a young life being taken away and they are asking that gifts, cards, letters, interviews, and all condolences be forwarded to the following email address and a spokesperson will respond: sgtholmquistfamily@gmail.com.

According to Drake, Holmquist’s burial date is unknown due to the investigation process of the tragedy. It is Marine protocol to stand with the fallen around the clock until his remains can be brought home.

Carson will come home to his hometown for burial and more details will be released as the investigation moves forward.

In the meantime, the American Legion in Grantsburg is accepting donations for the family.

Donations can also be made to the Holmquist Memorial Fund at the following: Hiawatha National Bank P.O. Box 729 409 N Cascade Street Osceola, WI 54020 Excerpts of this story courtesy KARE 11 TV. PHOTO PROVIDED

Sgt. Carson Holmquist, 25, was one of the four Marines killed in the Chattanooga shootings.

Pine County Lions serve shared communities The nine Lions Clubs in Pine County joined together this spring and summer to support community service projects from the north of Pine County to the south. On April 25, 24 Lions gathered in Sturgeon Lake to complete a trail clearing project from the city park to the Munger Trail. On June 6, 17 Lions repaired damage done by gophers to the grounds at the Rosehill Cemetery in Hinckley. The sound of chain saws and motorized equipment, accented by good natured laughter and fellowship ruled for three hours as this group labored to level the grounds and grade the interior road at the cemetery.

More than 60 Lions and Leos augmented by nearly 20 concerned community members joined for a food packaging campaign supported by Outreach, Inc. The Lions raised $3,000 to buy bulk food items that were packaged and distributed to food shelves in the county. The Community Center in Hinckley once again opened doors to tons of soya flour, rice, beans and pasta. More than 24,000 meals were distributed to the Pine County food shelves.

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You won’t find a listing for Minnesota’s most harvested variety of fish in a zoological reference book. It doesn’t have a fancy two-part Latin name. And a 2- or 3-pounder is worthy of admiration.

Yet for all that it lacks, the lowly panfish remains Minnesota’s most popular fish, with an estimated 9.7 million pounds harvested in 2013 – more than twice the take of Sander vitreus, our official state fish, the walleye.

Panfish, of course, isn’t really a particular species of fish, but a generic term that encompasses several species including bluegills, crappies, sunfish, rock bass, pumpkinseed and perch. The term made its debut in print with the first American cookbook in 1796. What all these species have in common is that they’re generally small enough to fit easily in a frying pan; some are even kind of pan-shaped.

“They’re good in the pan,” said Tim Ohmann, a fisheries specialist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Fishing in the Neighborhood (FiN) program, which provides closeto-home angling opportunities for kids and their families. “Panfish are a tasty treat dredged in some flour and seasonings, then given a little swim in hot oil.”

Panfish also are a healthy food choice.

Because they’re lower in the food chain and tend to be smaller, they’re less likely to be the subject of consumption advisories than larger predator fish.

The culinary virtues of panfish account for only part of their popularity, though. Another selling point is that you don’t have to go far to find a body of water with good panfish action.

“They’re ubiquitous,” Ohmann said.

“You can go to just about any lake around and find panfish, especially in the metro region. And the season is open year-round.”

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‘If you put something in front of them, they’re going to bite on it. They’re not too finicky... They’re competitive feeders. It’s every fish for himself, and if one goes after bait, more will follow.’

Tim Ohmann Minnesota DNR fisheries specialist larger panfish, Ohmann suggests consulting the fisheries surveys included as part of LakeFinder (www.mndnr. gov/fishmn) on the DNR website; look for lakes with a good percentage of fish in the 6- to 8-inch range. After ice-out, panfish move into shallow water, which is warmer, to eat and spawn. Later in the season they can be found loitering around the weed edge, or near docks. As temperatures warm, the fish are more likely to bite and easier to catch.

“They’re poikilothermic – that’s a $10 word for being cold-blooded,” Ohmann said “Their body temperature varies with their surroundings, so they get more active and hungry when the water is warmer.”

The relative ease with which panfish can be caught is another selling point.

You don’t need a lot of expensive equipment. A cane pole or a cheap rod and reel set up with a bobber and a worm for bait will do the trick.

Panfish also can be caught using crickets, bugs, small leeches, crankbaits, little jigs and by flyfishing. You don’t need a fancy boat, either. Fishing from shore or a fishing pier works fine.

“The equipment is about as basic as you can get,” Ohmann said. “If you put something in front of them, they’re go-

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A local fisherman tries his luck from the rocks under the railroad bridge over the Snake River.

ing to bite on it. They’re not too finicky.”

Their catchability and widespread existence make panfish an ideal target when introducing kids to angling. For a novice angler, nothing beats the excitement of seeing a bobber go under and feeling a tug and tingle in the line. Panfish may be small but they can be aggressive and quick, providing good action for their size. And because they’re schooling fish, if you get one bite, you’re likely to get a bunch.

“They’re competitive feeders,” Ohmann said. “It’s every fish for himself, and if one goes after bait, more will follow. They’re even kleptoparasitic – one fish will try to steal food or bait from another.”

Because of the popularity of panfish, the DNR supplements natural reproduc-

tion in some heavily fished areas such as the metro region. The FiN program puts about 25,000 bluegills into 66 small lakes around the Twin Cities each year.

To provide a higher quality angling experience, the program also has experimented with taking fish out of lakes with an over-abundance of small bluegills in the spring, putting them into rearing ponds over the summer, then moving them into FiN-managed lakes without a history of winterkill in the late fall. The result is bigger bluegills – a three- to five-fold increase.

“I suppose any angler worth their salt likes to brag occasionally about what a walleye warrior they are,” Ohmann said. “But when it comes to pure fishing enjoyment, it’s hard to beat panfish.

They put the fun in fishing.”

Arts Council, school bring music to Pine City The Pine Arts Council and Pine City Schools have been awarded an arts grant of $12,620 from the East Central Regional Arts Council Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund to bring in three concerts in 2015-2016. Tonic Sol Fa, a nationally known a cappella group will perform on Friday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. Monroe Crossing, a popular bluegrass group will perform a holiday concert on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 3:30 p.m. Sirens of the ‘60’s will perform on Saturday, April 16 at 7 p.m. All concerts will be in the new Pine City High School Auditorium and tickets for each concert will be $7 per person.

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the East Central Regional Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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NEWSLINE Apply for youth deer hunts by Aug. 14

Minnesota youth have from now until Friday, Aug. 14, to apply for one of 18 special deer hunts in October and November.

Of the 18 special hunts, 16 are firearms hunts for youth ages 12 to 15, and two are archery hunts for youth ages 12 to 17. For hunt and orientation dates, and for more information on these hunts and more, visit www. mndnr.gov/discover and click on youth deer hunts.

Any youth ages 10 to 15 can also participate in the youth deer season that runs from Thursday, Oct. 15, through Sunday, Oct. 18, in 27 permit areas that encompass portions of southeastern and northwestern Minnesota and portions of the Twin Cities metro area.

BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Heidi Carlson has come a long way from this time last year, when she bought the local health food store from CJ Gustafson in July 2014 and changed its name to “More Than Sprouts.”

In that time she has added and updated appliances, learned much about the foods and herbs that stock her shelves and put her own spin on the business. But at the More Than Sprouts grand opening celebration this past week, Carlson was focused on the new friends she has made and the individuals she has gotten to know over the past 12 months.

“What have I learned? People are great,” Carlson said. “I knew that people were great anyway, but ... we have a really nice community here, and it’s been fun getting to know more of them. The store would not be where it is without the customers.”

She noted that she has added refrigerators in the kitchen. She also replaced the cooler and went with a bigger unit with LED lighting.

“It’s doing a wonderful job of keeping stuff fresher than the old one,” she said. “I think it’s helped the sales too because the customers can see what’s there easier.

And it stays fresh longer.”

Carlson also replaced the freezer to increase the amount of space available. All these changes have

No-till drill available for rent

The Pine Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) has a no-till drill for rent. The no-till drill will ultimately reduce sediment runoff from fields to help improve water quality and help with soil health.

With the 12 foot no-till drill a farmer can calibrate it, fill seed boxes, plant ten acres and clean it out for the next farmer to use in just three hours. The seed placement is more accurate with a no-till drill because of the firm seed bed whereas with conventional till farmers can easily plant the seed too deep in a soft soil bed.

Another great advantage to using a no-till drill is no more picking rocks! This piece of equipment will roll right over the rocks in a field without damaging it as long as a person is not driving too fast. A producer from Cross Lake planted Sorghum Sudan after his hay was hit by winter kill. He killed off the remaining hay before planting and said, “I couldn’t be happier. The stand turned out just as good as if I would have used conventional till.”

There is a main and small seed box on the drill. With the main seed box a person can plant alfalfa, fescue, oats, orchard grass, peas, rye, soybeans and sunflowers to just name a few. With the small seed box a person can plant clover, fescue, rye, sudan and alfalfa. There are many more options which may all be explored by calling or visiting the soil and water office. There are two ways to prep a field for greater success when using a no-till drill. The first is to do a burn down with glyphosate. Farmers can do this with help from a local elevator. If someone prefers to stay away from chemicals, they can drag the field aggressively to cut back on any competition the new seeds will have.

The no-till drill from Pine SWCD is available for anyone to use, even those who do not live in Pine County.

All a person needs to do is come into the Soil and Water office in Sandstone to fill out a little information about the field and what the drill is going to be used for and drop off a check for half the acreage to be planted.

Another check for the second half of the acreage can be mailed in after the planting is finished. For more information please contact Pine SWCD at 320-216-4240.

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With tasty, natural ingredients in front of her, More Than Sprouts owner Heidi Carlson prepares lunchtime sandwiches for her customers.

been expensive.

“It’s an ongoing battle,” Carlson said. “But they pay for themselves.”

She said she wanted to thank everyone in the community for their support, and hopes to keep building her business in year two.

“I want to make it a community resource for people that are looking for special diet needs,” Carlson said. “We’d just like to stay in the community and keep growing the store.”

More Than Sprouts is located at 245 5th Street SE in Pine City.

Rush City blood drive a success

The American Red Cross Blood Drive for Rush City community area was held on July 6. Organizers collected 72 units of lifesaving blood from those who donated.

The organizers expressed appreciation for those who volunteered, for the meal and workers, Rush City High School for the use of the building, Fairview Auxiliary and Rush City Bakery.

Seeking students for 4-H spokespersons

Applications are being accepted for college students who want to help 4-H members serve as spokespersons for animal agriculture during the Minnesota State Fair 4-H Livestock Encampment.

Six positions are open to college students age 18 or over, with an interest and/or experience in 4-H and livestock exhibits. Other qualifications are communication, teaching and coaching skills, ability to work with a variety of adults and youth, expertise in production, processing and promotion of one or more animal species and experience as a livestock exhibitor and industry spokesperson. See the Minnesota 4-H State Fair Employment website for a complete job description or contact AgriFolks@gmail.com.

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Holiday celebrates 65 years in Pine City Staff and customers at Pine City’s downtown Holiday station celebrated 65 years in the city on Saturday, July 25. The station was only the sixth Holiday station in Minnesota when it got its start, and the franchise has since expanded to nearly 120 cities and towns across the state.

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We need less speed on Highway 61 Many drivers adjusted their speed to the new 30 mile-per-hour zone north of Pine City on Highway 61, but despite the notification sign posting each passing vehicle’s speed, other drivers paid little attention.

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Pine City youth ready to babysit safely This June, 148 students completed the Safe Sitter course offered by a FirstLight Health System instructor, including 20 from Pine City.

The Safe Sitter program is offered throughout the year to 11-13 year old boys and girls. In 2013, CPR was added to the curriculum, and since then, 369 students have been instructed in this life-saving skill. Students who complete the Safe Sitter class through FirstLight instructors receive a complimentary messenger bag, flashlight, babysitting note pad and a first aid kit.

For more information call Ronda, program coordinator and certified Safe Sitter instructor, at 320-225-3321. More information about the hospital can be found at www.firstlighthealthsystem.org.

BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Level 3 Predatory Offender Rommell Heinrich Fritz, 53, will be moving to the Grasston area pending his release from prison.

A community notification meeting will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at Hope Lutheran Church (301 Oak Street in Grasston) at 6. p.m.

Representatives from the Department of Corrections, Predatory Offender Registry Unit and the Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office will be available for questions.

Fritz is considered a Level 3 predatory offender, with a history of sexual conduct and contact with minor female victims ages 7-14.

Contact included fondling and penetration. Fritz gained compliance with a 14-year-old victim through physical force and by holding her against her will. He was known to younger victims and not previously known to the 14-year-old victim.

Fritz served 12 years and seven months of a 20 year prison sentence before being released in 2012.

However, his sentence requires him to remain on conditional supervised release for the rest of his life. Fritz was judged to be a Level 3 offender, which is the highest level and is considered most likely to re-offend.

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Rommel Heinrich Fritz, 53, is scheduled to move to Grasston upon release from prison.

fleeing his supervised release in 2013.

Law enforcement issued a warrant for Fritz on July 21, 2013, after he failed to check in with his supervising agent. Later his agent found that he was not at his approved residence in the Finlayson area, violating the terms of his supervised release.

Fritz’s roommate told Pine County deputies that Fritz had loaded all of his belongings onto a bicycle with a small trailer and left the area.

The roommate told law enforcement that Fritz had talked about leaving the state to go to California or Arizona.

On July 30, Department of Corrections agents tracked Fritz to a

heavily wooded area in Nicollet County. The agents noted that he had camouflaged the campsite and his possessions to avoid detection.

Property was seized from Fritz, including a journal which documented Fritz’s leaving his registered address, consuming alcohol in violation of the terms of his release, and being assisted by a friend who brought him supplies.

Fritz has now served his sentence for that crime, and is not wanted by the police at this time.

Law enforcement pointed out that this notification is not intended to increase fear in the community but simply to inform the public.

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DERBY: Championship kicks off three days of action FROM PAGE 1

Scott Wimmer. “You can’t go anywhere in the United States and run for that kind of money with 25 cars.”

Wimmer said the derby judges are taking extra precautions this year to make sure that the drivers aren’t altering their Oldsmobile Imperials beyond very specific guidelines. In other words: no cheating.

“We’ve got jacks, stands, bore scopes, drills – whatever it’s going to take to look for anything,” Wimmer said. “They’re all going to be on the same playing field this year. There are three pages of rules. If they don’t like it, they’ll have to go home.”

There will be two heats of Imperials if all cars make it through inspection, and the champion will be crowned at the end of the night.

Wimmer said the drivers are pumped up about the competition this year. One driver found a vintage, mint condition Imperial and had it stripped down to make it ready for the derby.

“I was pretty excited that they’re going to the extremes they’re going to in order to wreck a car,” he said. “They want to be crowned the state champion.”

And that excitement has carried over into the other classes of derby competition, all of which promises

three days of thrills in the Pine County Grandstand.

“We’re filling up chain cars, big trucks, little trucks, stock cars we’ve got near 20,” Wimmer said. “And, of course, Bob Neubauer is wrecking a Rolls Royce on Sunday.”

That Rolls Royce will be on display on Friday and Saturday nights, and then run as a chain car on Sunday.

On Sunday there will also be a “hard car” class, which leaves the welders some room for innovative adjustments to their vehicles.

“They’ve got a lot of stuff in them,” Wimmer said.

Wimmer said one driver is running in the derby even though he has one arm injured.

“He’s not coming to win,” Wimmer said. “He said, ‘I don’t care if I even place. I’m here to have fun.’ That’s what we need.”

Overall, Wimmer said he’s looking forward to a smooth five days of the Fair, and getting together with old friends over the weekend.

“It’s the biggest reunion,” he said. Class reunion, family reunion. People take that week off to go to the Fair. They don’t even say, ‘Pine County Fair.’ When somebody tells you they’re going to ‘The Fair,’ you know where they’re going.”

BY DEB BOTZEK-LINN UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION

Food thermometers aren’t just for holiday turkeys and roasts anymore—they’re for all cuts of meat and poultry, including hamburgers, chicken breasts, and pork chops. With grilling season underway, know that meat and poultry need to be cooked to a safe temperature to destroy harmful bacteria that may be present.

The color of meat and poultry as it grills is not a good indicator of safety. Many people assume that if a hamburger is brown in the middle, it is done.

However, looking at the color and texture of food is not enough—you have to use a food thermometer to be sure. According to USDA research, one out of every four hamburgers turns brown before it reaches a safe internal temperature. When a hamburger is cooked to 160°F as measured with a food thermometer, it is both safe and delicious!

USDA recommends cooking all poultry to a safe minimum internal temperature of 165°F, ground beef to 160°F, and beef steaks or pork chops to 145°F as measured with a food thermometer. For personal taste, you may choose to cook meat to higher temperatures.

Use an instant-read food thermometer to check the internal temperature toward the end of the cooking, but before the meat is expected to be “done.” Place the thermometer in the thickest part of the food and not touching bone, fat, or gristle.

Food thermometers are economical and readily available in the kitchen department of retail and grocery stores. They typically cost $5 to $10 each.

There are a variety of types of food thermometers, so it is important to follow the instructions for your food thermometer. Make sure to clean your food thermometer with hot, soapy water before and after each use.

Enjoy summertime grilling diligently cooking all meats to a safe internal temperature. Use a food thermometer to be sure.

MINING: PolyMet searching for copper in township FROM PAGE 1

operation is not subject to current township zoning regulations.

CORE DRILLING According to information on core drilling published

by Mining Minnesota, the process requires the use of a truck drill rig along with support equipment such as water trucks.

From the truck, a pipe called casing is inserted through soils and sealed into bedrock. A diamond bit rotates at the end of a drill rod inside the casing, and an opening at the end of the diamond bit allows a solid column of rock to move up into the drill pipe where it can be recovered at the surface.

After 10 feet are drilled, a new section of pipe is screwed into the top end so the combination of pipes can be drilled deeper into the ground. At the end of each 10-foot run, a new rock core is brought to the surface where it can be analyzed by a geologist for its mineral content.

Johnson said the drilling was estimated to take two to three days total.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND STATE PERMITS If potentially valuable deposits of copper are found, any proposed mining project would be subject to environmental review and permitting by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Division of Lands and Minerals.

The company would be required to apply for a permit to mine, describe its plan for the mine and provide an environmental impact statement. All this information would need to be disclosed to the public under Minnesota law.

The state regulation governing mining permits can be found online at https://www.revisor.leg.state. mn.us/rules/?id=6132.4000 POLYMET MINING CORPORATION PolyMet Mining Corporation is a publicly-traded mine development company with corporate offices in Toronto, Canada and operation headquarters in Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota.

The company has leased mineral rights to the NorthMet Deposit, north of Duluth on the edge of the Superior National Forest, and plans to build open pit mines on the site to extract copper and nickel.

The first environmental impact statement for the NorthMet Deposit mine was released in 2009, and the review process is still ongoing, with a final environmental impact statement scheduled to be published this November.

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HISTORICAL MINING OPERATIONS Johnson also pointed out that copper mining is part of the history the Pine City area.

“There has been active mining in the area in years past,” Johnson said. “That’s why they call it ‘Copper Canyon Road.’”

A book, “The Geology of Minnesota: Final Report,” published by the State of Minnesota in 1888, describes a belt of copper-bearing rock east of Cross Lake along the Snake River in current Chengwatana and Pine City townships.

The book reports that Adolph Munch dug shafts prospecting for copper in the late 1800s. Then in 18801881, J. Bennett Smith founded the Chengwatana Min-

ing Company and sunk shafts at three sites on the north side of the river as deep as 45 feet. Smith uncovered beds of copper-containing conglomerate material, though there is no report that he was able to profit from this mining operation.

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Leland Lawrence Anderson was born on June 30, 2015 at FirstLight Health System.

He weighed eight pounds, nine ounces and was 20-1/2 inches long.

His parents are William Anderson and Rebecca Moose of Pine City. Leland is welcomed by grandparents Linda Moose of McGregor, Joel and Char Anderson of North Branch.

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Air Force National Guard Airman Brian Shuey graduated, with distinction as an honor graduate, from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The son of David and Joanne Shuey of Pine City, he graduated in 2009 from Pine City High School, and earned an associate degree in 2011 from Anoka Ramsey Community College.

The College of St. Scholastica held its spring 2015 commencement ceremony May 9 in Duluth. The ceremony included the following local students: Lindsey LeClair of Pine City, Bachelor of Arts in Biology; Shauna Donahue of Pine City, Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science/ Info Systems; Sarah Behrendt of Rush City, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology; Lauren Weber of Rush City, Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Amy Carlson of Rush City, Doctor of Physical Therapy in Physical Therapy.

PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER July 20 - 26 Theft, burglary, vandalism

July 20, 8:01 a.m., report of burglary, 5th Ave., Pine City north.

July 20, 10:29 a.m., report of damage to property, Pokegama Lake Rd., Royalton Twp. July 21, 5:16 p.m., report of fraud, Brook Park Rd., Pokegama Twp. west.

July 22, 5:02 p.m., report of vehicle exterior damage, Royal Woods Rd., Royalton Twp. July 23, 2:21 a.m., report of burglary, Main St., Pine City south.

July 23, 9:13 a.m., report of theft, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south.

July 23, 11:11 a.m., report of property damage, St. Croix Rd./Government Rd., Pine City Twp. west.

July 23, 2:21 p.m., report of burglary, 4th St., Pine City south.

July 23, 4:14 p.m., report of burglary, Red Raspberry Rd., Brook Park Twp. July 24, 11:12 a.m., report of fraud, 7th Ave., Pine City south.

July 24, 7:47 p.m., report of shoplifter, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south.

July 26, 3:52 p.m., report of damage to property, 8th St., Pine City south.

Miscellaneous

July 20, 1:56 p.m., report of animal disturbance, Maplewood Ln., Pine City south.

July 20, 3:39 p.m., report of suspicious activity, Henriette Rd./Island Resort Rd., Pokegama Twp. west.

July 21, 1:20 p.m., report of person lost/found, Ravine Rd., Pine City Twp. east.

July 21, 7:56 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 14th St., Pine City Twp. west.

July 22, 7:43 p.m., report of disturbance, 5th Ave., Henriette.

July 22, 9:03 p.m., report of drunk, Knob Rd., Pokegama Twp. west.

July 22, 10:19 p.m., report of harassment, 7th St., Pine City south.

July 24, 8:01 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 1st Ave., Pine City north.

July 24, 12:20 p.m., report of domestic, Royal Heights Ln., Royalton.

July 24, 1:03 p.m., report of threats, Johnson Ave., Pine City south.

July 25, 5:08 p.m., report of domestic, 7th St., Pine City south.

July 25, 5:23 p.m., report of domestic, St. Croix Rd., Pine City Twp. east.

July 26, 8:02 a.m., report of animal disturbance, St. Croix Rd./Government Rd., Pine City Twp. west.

July 26, 9:30 a.m., report of crank 911 calls, Moonlight Dr./Main St., Pine City Twp. west.

July 26, 11:30 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 5th St., Pine City south.

Fires and accidents July 21, 7:47 p.m., report of structure fire, 560th St., Rock Creek west.

Jail roster July 20, Rommel Heinrich Fritz, hold for other agency, criminal sexual conduct- 3rd degree- female- strong arm.

July 20, Jack Raymond Sawatzky, awaiting trial/ court, remand-bail, probable cause, trespassing- building or dwelling, theft- $500 or less- M, burglary- 3rd degreeenters bldg- intent ste... Released July 22.

July 20, Kathleen Kay Evans, Pine County warrant, disorderly conduct- offensive/ abus... Released July 21.

July 21, Kathleen Mary Doenz, under sentence, overwork/ mistreat animals- torture.

July 21, Allen Joseph Morgan, warrant, remand-bail, burglary- 1st degree- poss dangerous weapon or...2nd degree- res- forced- unknown...; govt- evading MV tax- GM. July 21, Ryan Phillip Schwintek, under sentence, violate no contact order- within 1...; domestic assault- GM- subsequent viol...; terroristic threats- reckless disregard.

July 21, Mark Todd Quinn, hold for other agency, traffic- driver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released July 22.

July 22, Robert Scott Amundsen, Pine County warrant, under sentence, disturb- disorderly conduct. Released July 23.

July 22, Natasha Jean Bullhead, warrant, probation/parole violation, under sentence, drugs- 5th degree- poss/procure/control. Released July 23.

July 22, Travis Michael Perez, hold for other agency, thefttake/drive motor vehicle- no...

Released July 22.

July 22, Sally Ann King, hold

for other agency, disturb- disorderly conduct. Released July 24.

July 22, Irvin William Obrien, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable cause, govt- obstruct legal processinter...; disorderly conduct- offensive/abus... Released July 24.

July 22, John Makoons Peterson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-other authority, fugitive from justice from other...; hold for other agency, govt- failure to appear- court- Fe; Pine County warrant, traffic regulationdriver must...; driving after revocation, under sentence, traffic- fail to provide vehicle ... Released July 24.

July 23, Falon Lee Sam, hold for other agency, traffic- driver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety; drugs- poss over 1.4 grams mari... 5th degree- possess schedule... Released July 24.

July 23, Drew Richard Bragdon, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-bail, fleeing police officer, burglary3rd degree- enters bldg- intent ste...Released July 24.

July 23, Blair Thomas Brown, under sentence, traffic- DUI3rd degree- alcohol conc over...

July 23, Rachelle Iola Leger, under sentence, traffic- DUI3rd degree.

July 23, Tyler Micheal Scardina, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, criminal damage to property- 4th degree; burglary- 3rd degree- enters bldg- intent steal.

July 23, Kara Renee Tomaszewski, warrant, under sentence, Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule... Released July 24.

July 23, Holly Margaret Weimer, Pine County warrant, under sentence, trafficDUI- 4th degree .08 or more in... Released July 24.

July 24, Jeremy Jon Sertich, book and release, hold for other agency, assault- 5th degree- fear of bodily...; disturbdisorderly conduct. Released July 24.

July 24, Jenifer Coleen Peterson, hold for other agency, govt- obstruct legal processno forc...; assault- domestic assault- misd.

July 24, Michael John Skalsky, under sentence, traffic- DUI4th degree .08 or more in 2...

July 24, Christopher Allen Tornio, awaiting trial/court,

probable cause, trespassing- building or dwelling-M...; burglary- 1st degree- occ resforced- day...; disturb- disorderly conduct.

July 24, Edward Leon Workman, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, domestic assault- by strangulation; assault- domestic assault- misd.

July 24, Kailee Anna Blackledge, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assault- domestic assault- misd. Released July 25.

July 25, Jay Christopher Lane, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, terroristic threatsreckless disregard; disturbdisorderly conduct; damage to property- 4th degree- intentio...; assault- domestic assault- misd.

July 25, Justin Kane St. John, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assault- domestic assault- misd.

July 25, Rodney Allen Opperud, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- driving after revocation. Released July 26.

July 26, Kenneth Ryan Springer, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree driving...Released July 26.

July 26, Michael Lee Brown, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assault- domestic assault- misd.

July 26, Tait Kuokoa Christensen, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, burglaryposs of burglary tools, 2nd degree- res- forced- day; criminal damage to property- 4th degree.

July 26, Jason Christopher Edworthy, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, burglary- poss of burglary tools, 2nd degree- res- forced- day; criminal damage to property4th degree.

July 26, Teanna Lynn Emery, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assault- domestic assault- misd.

July 26, Cody Harrison Podlewski, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assault- domestic assault- misd.

July 26, Skye Kaitlynn Therriault, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assault- domestic assault- Fe; 2nd degree- dangerous weaponother weapon.

There have been 1,150 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2015.

The following local residents have earned a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior: Pine City students Jocelyn Bruns, Bachelor of Science, Sociology, and Nicole Sebastian, Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education; Sandstone resident Alexander Clennon, Associate, Associate Degree.

The following local students graduated from Bemidji State University at the conclusion of the spring 2015 semester: Ashley Johnson of Hinckley, bachelor of arts, Liberal Studies; Benjamin Jahnz of Pine City, bachelor of science, Business Administration; Sandstone residents Sara Diggan, bachelor of science, Nursing, Bradley Klingsheim, bachelor of science, Aquatic Biology, and Cailyn Ludwig, bachelor of science, Nursing; Stephen Weber of Willow River, bachelor of arts, History.

The following students were candidates for graduation at the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Undergraduate Commencement, Saturday, May 16, 2015: Askov residents Gabrielle Gerster, Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Art Education - K-12, and Glen Ridlon, Bachelor of Arts Degree, Bachelor of Applied Science Degree, Theatre, Psychology, magna cum laude, departmental honors, magna cum laude; Hinckley residents Elena NaHarro, Bach-

elor of Science Degree, Cell and Molecular Biology, cum laude, and Tyler Lenzen, Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering Degree, Mechanical Engineering, departmental honors, cum laude; Pine City residents Zachary Borich, Bachelor of Arts Degree, Environment and Sustainability, Joseph Lofgren, Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering Degree, Mechanical Engineering, summa cum laude, and Erin Pangerl, Bachelor of Science Degree, Biology; William Groskreutz IV of Rutledge, Bachelor of Science Degree, Biology; Jessica Vork of Sandstone, Bachelor of Applied Science Degree, Psychology.

The following area students graduated from Bethel University, St. Paul, following the spring 2015 semester: Brittany Thomsen of Askov earned a BA in Psychology. She is the daughter of Rich and Jenny Thomsen; Joshua Palmer of Pine City earned a BA in Theatre Arts. He is the son of Michael and Patrice Palmer.

The following local residents were among 786 students to receive degrees during spring commencement at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls: Alyson Lehman of Brook Park, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Morgan Peterson of Pine City, Bachelor of Science, Comm Sciences and Disorders.

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

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

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Patricia E. Moncrief

John Newsom Sr.

Patricia Elaine (Pearson) Moncrief p passed away peacef fully at her home in R Rock Creek after l losing her battle t pancreatic canto cer on Wednesday, J July 22, 2015 at the age of 80. Patricia w the only child was b born on Aug. 1, 1934 to Warren and M Mable (Hartman) P Pearson in Caledo-

John Newsom Sr. o Pine City, died of T Thursday, July 23, 2 2015 at his rural P Pine City home at t age of 72. the John is survived b his wife Nelda; by c children: Sharon N Newsom (Chris Y Yaritz) of Forest L Lake, Shirley Som mora (Frank Olson) o Pine City, John of ( (Lauren) Newsom Jr. of Pine City; grandchildren: Cody and Autumn Somora, Aiden, Emma, Noah, Conner and David Newsom; brother Bill Newsom of Cambridge, sisters: Jean (Don) Dollinger of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Karen Newsom of Superior, Wisconsin, many other relatives and friends.

John is preceded in death by his parents Floren and Lorraine (Boque) Newsom, sister Sharon Newsom, and brother Richard Newsom.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 31 at Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City. A time of visitation and reviewal is planned from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, July 30 and one hour prior to the service, all at the chapel. Interment with military honors will take place in Hustletown Union Cemetery in rural Pine City.

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

nia, Minnesota.

Patricia married Richard Moncrief at the Holy Child Church in St. Paul on Feb. 11, 1956. During their 59 years of marriage, Richard’s employment with Univac and Civil Service allowed the couple to travel extensively throughout the United States, Germany, Holland, Switzerland, Belgium and Europe.

Patricia is survived by her husband Richard Moncrief Sr.; son Richard Moncrief Jr. of Pine City; daughters, Theresa Slama of Pine City and Nancy Jost of Pine City; 12 loving grandchildren; 17 loving great-grandchildren; and her dog Amato.

Patricia is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Mable Martin.

Monsignor Aleksander Suchan celebrated a Memorial Mass at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pine City.

Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, 11:15 a.m., on Friday, July 31, 2015.

Memorials may be made in Patricia’s memory to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, www. npcf.com, in lieu of flowers.

Funeral arrangements for Patricia Moncrief are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service – Swanson Chapel, Pine City; www.funeralandcremation.com.

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

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

The family of Darleyne Magel, who passed away on May 11, 2015 would like to thank all our family and friends for their love, support, prayers, special memories, cards, flowers and gifts to the Midwest Showmen’s Association Scholarship Fund in memory of Darleyne. We feel so blessed to have called her wife, mom, nana, sister, daughter, aunt and friend. Thank you for sharing stories of her and being there for us.

Thank you to Father John Vakulskas Jr. and Deacon Gene Biever for your prayers and beautiful service, to Kevin and Joann Cahill for the wonderful music, to the volunteers of the

PCHS Class of 1975 The PCHS Class of 1975 40th Class Reunion is planned for Aug. 1-2, 2015.

Events include social gatherings for the Pine County Parade Aug. 1, 3 p.m., in front of Roubinek Motors, 825 Main St. S., Pine City, and on Aug. 2, 3 p.m., at the Pine City Pizza Pub. Invites were sent via Facebook and email contacts.

For more details, or to share classmates’ contact information, call or email Adrienne: 651-925-6739; or roube123@gmail.com.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Living Water Fellowship

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

915 W. 8th St. Rush City, MN Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

Call 320-358-3818 for weekly Bible studies and youth activities.

Open Arms Church of God

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

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

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

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

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

Children’s ministry

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 825 Golf Ave SW Pine City, MN 55063 Pastor Vicki Vander Vegt 320-629-2985 www.orlcpc.com Worship Schedule Sunday Worship: 8:00 & 9:30 a.m.

Coffee time at 9 a.m.

Sunday School is done for the summer Come to Vacation Bible School 8/3-8/7; registrations available.

Thursday Worship 5:30 p.m.

Pine City Evangelical Free Church 625 Golf Ave SW Pastor Joel Preston Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School (all ages) 9:15 a.m.

Nursery (infant-3yrs) all morning Wednesdays: AWANA (Sept-Apr) 6 p.m.; Frontline (Youth Group), Jr & Sr High 6:00 p.m.

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

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

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Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Funeral Committee for the luncheon, to the Pine County Fair Board for their honorary send off, and to Mike Carroll and Brady Helseth of Swanson Funeral Chapel for guiding us through all the arrangements to celebrate Darleyne’s life.

She will be missed by all!

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320-629-2935 19390 Praha Ave, Beroun, MN Monsignor Alek Suchan Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m.

South Pine Baptist Church formerly Trinity Baptist Fellowship Pine City Library Community Room, 300 5th St SE Pine City, MN Pastor Dennis Eng 320-336-9292 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible study at 7p.m.

Call for location www.southpinebaptist.com

Zion Lutheran Church 410 Main St. S, Pine City Worship 9 a.m.

Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

Growing in Grace Preschool Mon-Wed- Fri a.m.

Pastor Glen Kleppe 320-629-3683

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

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www.pinecitymn.com FROM PAGE 23 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #578 PINE CITY, MINNESOTA 55063 Monday, June 8, 2015 @ 6:30 P.M. Pine City District Office Board Room “Creating Our Future One Student at a Time” The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District No. 578, Pine City, Minnesota, was held at the Pine City District Office Board Room on Monday, June 8, 2015 for the purpose of conducting regular board business.

Chairman Peterson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

Upon Roll Call, the following members were present: Alicia Ascheman, Dan Peterson, Candice Ames, Tim Geisler, Wendy Leibel, Steve Odegard, Wally Connaker.

Absent: None Also present was Superintendent Wayne Gilman.

Motion by Leibel second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the agenda.

Positive Happenings/Presentations/Open Forum: Bill Christianson, Activities Director, spoke about the purpose of the Why We Play training video.

Spring Coaching Staff Reports: Jena Dennis - Softball, Ted Hasz - Baseball, Jared Clementson - Track, Rick Engelstad - Boys Tennis, Anna Potvin - Golf, and Jared Dyrdahl - Speech.

Motion by Odegard second by Geisler and carried unanimously to approve the consent agenda. (a) Approve the May 11, 2015 regular minutes... (b) Approve the May bills to date as listed. (c) Approve the following electronic fund transfers: Date Amount Transfer from Transfer to Description 14-May $ 290,000.00 MN TRUST MSDLAF+ LIQUID PAYROLL 21-May $ 400,000.00 MN TRUST STEARNS BANK CASH FLOW 29-May $ 290,000.00 MN TRUST MSDLAF+ LIQUID PAYROLL The administration recommends that the School Board approve the resignations/retirements* of the following staff: (d)*Julie Anderson, Secondary Reading Teacher, effective 7/21/15. 34 years of service. (e) Jennifer Hunt, SH Assistant Speech Coach, effective 5/22/15. (f) John Mettling, JH Football Coach, effective 5/18/15. (g) Deb Arttus, ALP Paraprofessional, effective 5/28/15. (h) Mary Ellen Sauser, Knowledge Bowl Advisor, effective 5/20/15. (i) David Jackson, JH Basketball and JH Track Coach, effective 5/26/15. (j) Kayla Jensen, 4th Grade Classroom Teacher, effective 5/29/15.

We thank our retirees for their dedicated service to Pine City Schools.

The administration recommends that the School Board approve the change in employment of the following staff: (k) Amanda Brown, change from .2 FTE to 1 FTE ALC Teacher, effective 8/31/15.

The administration recommends that the School Board approve the employment of the following staff: (l) Michael Lundgren, Secondary Science Teacher, (Step 15, Lane 7), at an annual salary of $63,982, effective 8/26/15. (m) Deanna Jahnz, Kindergarten Classroom Teacher, (Step 2, Lane 5), at an annual salary of $43,261, effective 8/26/15. (n) Andrew Burger, High School Physical Education Teacher, (Step 9, Lane 1), at an annual salary of $45,246, effective 8/26/15. (o) Tami Nelson, Elementary EBD/LD Teacher, (Step 15, Lane 5), at an annual salary of $60,368, effective 8/26/15. (p) Tami Nelson, Assistant Volleyball Coach, (Step 2), at an annual salary of $3,045, effective 8/17/15. (q) Bryanna Clementson, JH Volleyball Coach, (Step 3), at an annual salary of $1,673, effective 9/1/15. (r) Katie Hippen, Fall Cheerleading Advisor, (Step 2), at an annual salary of $806, effective 8/10/15. (s) Michele Seif, Secondary Special Education Teacher, (Step 15, Lane 7), at an annual salary of $63,982, effective 8/26/15. (t) Joanne Blake, SH Knowledge Bowl Advisor, (Step 3), at an annual salary of $717, effective 11/1/15. as established in the prevailing Teachers Master Agreement effective July 1, 2013. (u) Dakota Podvin, Temporary Summer Custodian, (Step 1, Lane 1), 25 hours per week at $9.52 per hour. (v) Ben Anderson, Temporary Summer Custodian, (Step 1, Lane 1), 25 hours per week at $9.52 per hour. as established in the prevailing Classified Agreement effective July 1, 2014. (w) Jena Dennis, child care leave August 31, 2015 - September 25, 2015. (x) Accept $1,000 donation from the Initiative Foundation designated to the Dragon Wagon. The grant is made in honor of the Pine City Area Early Childhood Coalition, the Initiative Foundation’s 2015 “Outstanding Community” Award recipient. Pine City Public Schools thanks the Initiative Foundation for this donation.

Motion by Ames second by Odegard and carried unanimously to approve the Treasurer’s/Cash Flow Report Update.

Member Odegard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION ALTERNATIVE FACILITIES REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2015A; AND COVENANTING AND OBLIGATING THE DISTRICT TO BE BOUND

BY AND TO USE THE PROVISIONS OF MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 126C.55 TO GUARANTEE THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON THESE BONDS BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 578, State of Minnesota, as follows: 1. Bond Authorization. The School Board has determined that it is necessary and expedient to issue $6,150,000 General Obligation Alternative Facilities Refunding Bonds, Series 2015A. 2. Sale. The District has retained Ehlers & Associates, Inc. (Ehlers) in Roseville, Minnesota, as its independent municipal advisor for the Bonds. Ehlers is authorized to solicit proposals in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.60, Subdivision 2(9). If the issuance of the Bonds is approved, the School Board shall meet at the time and place specified in the Official Statement to receive and consider proposals for the purchase of the Bonds.

3. Official Statement; Negotiation of Sale. Ehlers is authorized to prepare and distribute an Official Statement and to open, read and tabulate the proposals for presentation to the Board.

4. Minnesota School District Credit Enhancement Program. (a) The District hereby covenants and obligates itself to notify the Commissioner of Education of a potential default in the payment of principal and interest on the "Bonds" and to use the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.55 to guarantee payment of the principal and interest on the Bonds when due. The District further covenants to deposit with the Registrar or any successor paying agent three (3) days prior to the date on which a payment is due an amount sufficient to make that payment or to notify the Commissioner of Education that it will be unable to make all or a portion of that payment. The Registrar for the Bonds is authorized and directed to notify the Commissioner of Education if it becomes aware of a potential default in the payment of principal or interest on the Bonds or if, on the day two (2) business days prior to the date a payment is due on the Bonds, there are insufficient funds to make that payment on deposit with the Registrar. The District understands that as a result of its covenant to be bound by the provision of Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.55, the provisions of that section shall be binding as long as any Bonds of this issue remain outstanding. (b) The District further covenants to comply with all procedures now and hereafter established by the Departments of Management and Budget and Education of the State of Minnesota pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.55, subdivision 2(c) and otherwise to take such actions as necessary to comply with that section. The chair, clerk, superintendent or business manager is authorized to execute any applicable Minnesota Department of Education forms.

The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Ames, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Ascheman, Peterson, Ames, Geisler, Leibel, Odegard, Connaker. and the following voted against the same: None whereupon the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

Motion by Odegard second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the renewal of Pine Insurance Agency as the Property and Casualty Insurance Provider.

Motion by Connaker second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the Preliminary 2015-2016 Budget.

Member Connaker introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the Governing Board of School District Number 0578, County of Pine, State Of Minnesota delegates the control, supervision and regulation of interscholastic athletic and fine arts events (referred to MN Statutes, Section 128C.01) to the Minnesota State High School League, and so hereby certifies to the State Commissioner of Education as provided for by Minnesota Statutes.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that Pine City Junior Senior High School is authorized by this, the Governing Board of said school district, to renew its membership in the Minnesota State High School League; and participate in the approved interschool activities sponsored by said League and its various subdivisions.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Governing Board hereby adopts the Constitution, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of said League and all amendments thereto as the same as are published in the latest edition of the League’s Official Handbook, on file at the office of the school district or as appears on the League’s website, as the minimum standards governing participation in said League-sponsored activities, and that the administration and responsibility for determining student eligibility and for the supervision of such activities are assigned to the official representative identified by the Governing Board.

The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Ames and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Ascheman, Peterson, Ames, Geisler, Leibel, Odegard, Connaker. and the following voted against the same: None whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

Motion by Odegard second by Geisler and carried unanimously to approve the 2016-2018 Technology Plan.

Motion by Ascheman second by Geisler and carried unanimously to designate Wayne Gilman, Superintendent, as the Identified Official with Authority for MDE’s External User Access Re-certification System.

Motion by Connaker second by Ames and carried unanimously to extend the probationary period for Jessica Borgstrom, Elementary SPED Paraprofessional.

Motion by Odegard second by Leibel and carried unanimously to approve Policy #725 District Post-issuance Debt Compliance.

Motion by Odegard second by Geisler and carried unanimously to approve Policy #427 Workload Limits for Certain Special Education Teachers.

Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

Wally Connaker Clerk Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 30, 2015

SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING Regular Meeting - Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 10:00 a.m.

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

The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

Chair Hallan called for public comment. Henry Fischer, Pokegama Township Board Member, and Gordy Johnson, Pokegama Township Zoning Administrator, commented regarding a blight issue in Pokegama Township.

Terry Nietzel commented. Sheriff Jeff Nelson stated he received information on housing Department of Corrections inmates.

Commissioner Chaffee moved to approve the amended Agenda. Second

by Commissioner Rossow. Motion carried 5-0.

Commissioner Rossow moved to approve the Minutes of the June 2, 2015 board meeting and Summary for publication. Second by Commissioner Mohr.

Motion carried 5-0.

Minutes of Boards, Committees and Correspondence East Central Regional Library Board Minutes - May 11, 2015 Initiative Foundation correspondence – June 4, 2015 Pine County HRA Senior Housing Board of Directors Regular Meeting Minutes – April 22, 2015 Commissioner Ludwig moved to acknowledge the Minutes of Boards, Committees and Correspondence. Second by Commissioner Chaffee.

Motion carried 5-0.

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

Approve: Fund May 31, 2014 May 31, 2015 Increase(Decrease) General Fund (2,379,289.47) (756,779.51) 1,622,509.96 Health and Human Services Fund (833,726.07) (1,115,204.54) (281,478.47) Road and Bridge Fund 2,336,411.68 3,711,129.32 1,374,717.33 Land Management Fund 2,004,604.99 2,320,984.29 316,379.30 TOTAL(inc non-major funds) $14,632,119.85 $17,342,409.89 $2,710,290.04 Approve Application for Exempt Permit for Ruffed Grouse Society-Rum River Chapter to conduct Minnesota lawful gambling on August 8, 2015 at Wings North, 19379 Homestead Road, Pine City (Pokegama Township).

Approve Resolution 2015-23, recommending UCare and Health Partners as the Managing Care Organizations for MinnesotaCare for Pine County.

Approve lateral transfer of public health nurses Karen Engh and Mickey VanVleet to the open positions in the Adult Health Division of Public Health, effective June 17, 2015, at $23.01 per hour and to approve the backfill of these positions.

Approve hiring two (2) temporary AIS Watercraft Inspectors, Juanita Decker and David Russell, effective May 30, 2015, $10 per hour.

Approve full-time status for Children’s Services Social Worker Shelly Anderson, effective June 10, 2015.

Appove attendance by Child Protection Social Worker Kristen Schroeder

to attend CornerHouse Basic Forensic Interview Training. Total cost: $730.

Pine County Personnel Committee met June 9, 2015 and made the following recommendations: HHS: Approve the hiring of two (2) Child Protection Social Workers. C42, $19.54 per hour.

Auditor: Acknowledge the termination of Deputy Auditor-Treasurer Nicole Ollig, effective May 29, 2015 and approve backfill.

Jail: Acknowledge the resignation of part-time Corrections Officer Rick Maitrejean, effective June 21, 2015, and approve backfill.

Sheriff: Acknowledge the resignation of full-time Dispatcher Dianne Meier, effective May 30, 2015, and a. approve backfill of the full-time vacancy created by resignation; b. approve backfill of the vacancy created by promotion of part-time internal candidate to the full-time position, if applicable.

Administrator: a. Approve the Economic Development Coordinator job description. b. Approve the hiring of Dr. Robert Musgrove as a part-time temporary (through December 31, 2015) Economic Development Coordinator, effective July 1, 2015, with a starting wage of $32.00 per hour.

Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to approve the recommendations of the Personnel Committee. Second by Commissioner Rossow. Motion carried 5-0.

Public Hearing - Pine Lake Township and City of Brook Park Chair Hallan opened the public hearing at 10:17 a.m. to consider adoption of an ordinance repealing City of Brook Park Ordinance #9 with all amendments thereof and replacing with Pine County Ordinance 2015-02; and repealing Pine Lake Township Article II, Section 3, Subpart M; Article II, Section 5 and 7, Subpart L; and Article IV of the Pine Lake Township Zoning and Land Use Management Ordinance and replacing with Pine County Ordinance 2015-03. There being no public comment, Chair Hallan closed the meeting at 10:18 a.m.

Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to adopt Pine County Ordinance 201502 an ordinance on behalf of the City of Brook Park to repeal the City of Brook Park Ordinance #9 which established and regulated individual sewage treatment systems. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Commissioner Rossow to adopt Pine County Ordinance 2015-03 an ordinance on behalf of Pine Lake Township to repeal Pine Lake Township Article II, Section 3, Subpart M which established and regulated individual sewage treatment systems, Article II, Sections 5 and 7, Subpart L which established and regulated shorelands, and Article IV which established and regulated subdivisions. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0.

Public Hearing - Amend Liquor Ordinance Chair Hallan opened the public hearing at 10:19 a.m. to accept comments regarding the proposed amendments to Pine County’s Liquor Ordinance and to allow 30 days for public comment. Discussion was had regarding differences in seasonal and temporary liquor licenses, maximum amount of seasonal licenses issued in Pine County, and the term length of a seasonal liquor license. The public hearing was closed at 10:28 a.m. The record will remain open for 30 days to allow for written public comment. The board will

consider formal adoption of the proposed amendments at the July 21, 2015 regular board meeting.

Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to award bid for Contract #1502 to Tri-City Paving, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $1,007,262.33. Second by Commissioner Rossow. Motion carried 5-0.

County Administrator David Minke provided an end of May financial update. Minke commented the county budget is sound.

With no further business, Chair Chaffee adjourned the county board meeting at 11:45 a.m. The next regular meeting of the county board is scheduled for July 7, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Public Health Building, Sandstone, Minnesota.

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

Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 30, 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

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

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

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.

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

MINUTES OF PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING SPECIAL MEETING and COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE June 23, 2015 – 9:00 a.m.

International Union of Operating Engineers (Local 49) 40276 Fishtail Road, Hinckley, Minnesota Chair Steve Hallan called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Present were Commissioners Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee and Matt Ludwig. Also present were County Attorney Reese Frederickson, Health and Human Services Director Becky Foss, Probation Director Terry Fawcett, Human Resources Manager Matt Christenson, County Engineer Mark LeBrun and County Administrator David Minke. Commissioner Curt Rossow was absent (excused).

Also present were Senator Tony Lourey, Representative Jason Rarick, Field Representative Rick Olseen from Congressman Nolan’s office, and Hinckley Township Supervisors Larry Sederstrom and George Gimpl.

Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to approve the agenda. Second by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion passed 4-0.

Those present introduced themselves.

County Engineer LeBrun reviewed the bids received for SAP 058-607-023, replacement of the bridge located on CSAH 7, 0.1 miles east of CSAH 53 over the Snake River. LeBrun explained there was a tentative start date of July 13, 2015 and an estimated 12 weeks of construction.

Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to award Contract #1503, SAP 058-607023, in the amount of $1,868,582.45 to Robert R. Schroeder Construction, Inc. of Glenwood, Minnesota. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion passed 4-0.

Senator Lourey and Representative Rarick updated the county board on the recent legislative session.

Chair Hallan notated that he had appointed HHS Director Becky Foss as the acting county administrator for the week of June 29, 2015.

With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:13 a.m.

Stephen M. Hallan, Chair, Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator, Clerk to County Board Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 30, 2015

Telephone: (952) 920-8444 Fax: (952) 920-8334 Attorney for Personal Representative Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 23, 30, 2015

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Other Civil: Quiet Title Court File No. 58-CV-15-404 SUMMONS IN ACTION TO QUIET TITLE Scott W. Peterson and Renee M. Peterson, husband and wife, Plaintiffs, v.

John W. Flood and Karen H. Flood, husband and wife; Edward C. Schumacher and Julie M. Schumacher, husband and wife; Cody D. Auers, a single person; Todd A. Linder and Denise M. Linder, husband and wife; Scott D. Jahnz and Christy K. Jahnz, husband and wife; Brent M. Jahnz and Kathy L. Jahnz, husband and wife; Jay K Jahnz, a single person; Julie A. Gahler and Gary J. Gahler, wife and husband; Theodore P. Kraft and Tamara L. Kraft, husband and wife; Stearns Bank, N .A.; Unity Bank East; JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.; and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.; AND ALL OTHER PERSONS, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN, Defendants.

THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiffs have started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiffs’ Complaint against you is attached to this Summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the court and there may be no court file number on this Summons.

2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this summons located at: John M. Cabak CABAK LAW, LLC 243 Main Street S Pine City, MN 55063 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiffs’ Complaint In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiffs should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer.

4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the court may decide against you and award the Plaintiffs everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint.

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

6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your

written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute.

7. REAL PROPERTY. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in PINE County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: Parcel C: That part of the north 200 feet of the west 990 feet of Government Lot Five (5), Section Twenty-two (22), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twenty-one (21), lying east of the following described line: Commencing at the northwest comer of said Government Lot 5; thence south along the west line of said Government Lot 5 a distance of 220 feet; thence east parallel with the north line of said Government Lot 5 a distance of 495 feet, to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence north parallel with said west line a distance of 220 feet to the north line of said Government Lot 5 and said line there terminating.

Together with the easements over the following described property: The south 40 feet of the north 240 feet of the east 495 feet of the west 990 feet of Government Lot 5, Section 22, Township 39, Range 21 AND The south 66 feet of the north 253 feet of the west 495 feet of Government Lot 5, Section 22, Township 39, Range 21.

Parcel D: That part of the east 305 feet of the west 1295 feet of Government Lot Five (5), Section Twenty-two (22), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twenty-one (21), lying north of the following described line: Commencing at a concrete monument in the south line of Government Lot 5 distant 3074 feet east of the southwest comer of Section 22; thence on an assumed bearing of South 89 degrees 54 minutes West along the south line of Government Lot 5 a distance of 400.0 feet; thence North 0 degrees 06 minutes West 600.0 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes West a distance of 371.22 feet, more or less, to the intersection with the east line of the west 990 feet of said Government Lot 5 and said line there terminating.

Together with the easements over the following described property: The south 40 feet of the north 240 feet of the east 495 feet of the west 990 feet of Government Lot 5, Section 22, Township 39, Range 21 AND The south 66 feet of the north 253 feet of the west 495 feet of Government Lot 5, Section 22, Township 39, Range 21.

The object of this action is to award judgment quieting title in the names of the Plaintiffs, and to determine that the Defendants have no further right, title, or interest in the above described real property.

Dated: July 27, 2015 CABAK LAW, LLC /s/ John M. Cabak John M. Cabak Attorney for Plaintiffs 243 Main Street S Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-2529 Attorney Reg. #0388929 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 30, August 6 and 13, 2015 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,

CONGRATULATIONS PIONEER! Glad to be part of the community since 1955.

Berchin's

2009 MORTGAGOR: Lloyd V. Otte, Jr., single.

MORTGAGEE: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded June 5, 2009 Pine County Recorder, Document No. A 480544.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 14616 Copper Canyon Road, Pine City, MN 55063 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 26.0402.003 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The North 500.00 feet of the South 833.00 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 39, Range 21, Pine County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Pine ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $160,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $155,975.80 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: September 3, 2015 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: D e t e n t i o n Center, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City MN 55063 to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on March 3, 2016, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None Dated: June 30, 2015 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 30 - 15-005141 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6 and 13, 2015

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. DATE: July 27, 2015 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. Date of Mortgage: July 22, 2013 2.

Mortgagors: Keocher Construction, Inc., a Minnesota corporation and undivided onehalf (1/2) interest; and Jeffrey P. Kranz and Linda M. Kranz, husband and wife, as joint tenants, an undivided one-half (1/2) interest; however as tenants in common between Keocher Construction, Inc. and Jeffrey P. Kranz and Linda M. Kranz.

3. Mortgagees: Lake Area Bank 4.

Recording Information: Recorded on July 25, 2013, as Document Number A-509380, in the Office of the County Recorder Registrar of Titles of Pine County, Minnesota.

5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: None.

INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6.

Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 43-0591-000 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: The North 600 feet of the West 429.6 feet of the South Half of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (S ½ of the NW ¼ of the SW ¼), Section Thirtyfour (34), Township Thirty-eight (38), Range Twenty-one (21), except the Southerly 300 feet thereof, Pine County, Minnesota.

Check here if all or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens) 8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 54319 Forest Blvd., Rush City, Minnesota 55069 other foreclosure data 9.

The person holding the Mortgage: is a transaction agent, as defined

by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30.

The name(s) of the transaction agent, residential mortgage servicer, and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are […].

The transaction agent’s mortgage identification number, if stated on the Mortgage, is […]. is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd.

30. The name(s) of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat.

58.02, is/are Lake Area Bank.

10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Lake Area Bank.

INFORMATION REGARDING Foreclosure 11. The requisites of Minn. Stat.

580.02 have been satisfied.

12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $100,000.00.

13. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $101,138.26.

14. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, at public auction on September 17, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., at the Pine County Sheriff’s Office located at 635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 100, Pine City, MN 55063.

15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months after the date of sale.

16. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling,

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NOT APPLICABLE. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Christopher L. Olson (#0395191) Geck Duea & Olson, PLLC 4770 White Bear Parkway, Suite 100 White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Lake Area Bank 1400 East Highway 96 White Bear Lake, MN 55110 THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27 and September 3, 2015 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 9, 2007 MORTGAGOR: James Tracy and Annette Tracy, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded July 16, 2007 Pine County Recorder, Document No. A465893.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: U.S. Bank N.A. as trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2012-A. Dated May 12, 2015 Recorded June 1, 2015, as Document No. A-520816.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100200104104689209 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: EquiFirst Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Green Tree Servicing LLC MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 56776 Keystone Avenue, Pine City, MN 55063 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 430435000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 24, Township 38, Range 21 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Pine ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $136,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $128,221.85 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice

requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: September 10, 2015 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: D e t e n t i o n Center, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City MN 55063 to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on March 10, 2016, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: July 1, 2015 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 8 - 15-002891 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13 and 20, 2015

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Ben Mettling’s parents, Laurie and John, are both teachers, so when he decided to follow in their footsteps, he knew what he was getting into. In fact, the challenge is part of what drew him to the profession, that and the opportunity to work with kids and make a difference in their lives. His current teaching position provides him with an abundance of both, as well as access to the type of extreme outdoor lifestyle he enjoys.

After teaching full time in Ellsworth, Minnesota for seven years, Mettling decided it was time to expand his horizons. When Alaska schools held a job fair in Minneapolis last spring, he decided to attend. He’d had the idea in the back of his mind even before he became a teacher. Dwight Homstad, a family friend who taught second grade in Pine City, also spent three years teaching in Alaska. When he shared his experiences, Mettling thought it sounded interesting. The idea came up again while he was in college, and he told himself he would give it a try if the opportunity ever presented itself. At the job fair, the Northwest Arctic Borough School District made Mettling a job offer, and after thinking about it for a couple days he decided to accept.

Teaching in Alaska is not for everyone, but Mettling likes experiences that push him, both mentally and physically. A couple summers ago he and some friends biked across the United States just to see if they could do it. He loves hunting, fishing and being outdoors, and what better place to do that than Alaska? In fact, when it came time to pick a school within the district, Mettling chose Selawik, an Inupiat Eskimo community of just over 800 people located 670 miles northwest of Anchorage. He choose this location because it is on the Selawik River, which provides abundant fishing, and because Alaska’s largest herd of caribou, over 300,000 animals, migrates right through the area. “At this point in my career, I could teach just about anywhere,” Mettling explained, “but I chose to go here because of the unique opportunities.”

Mettling, who has a K-6 teaching license, decided to work with the sixth grade class because he heard they were the most challenging. He hasn’t been disappointed. It’s a different world north of the Arctic Circle. In a land of tundra, where the river is the main “road,” the closest city is ninety miles away – by plane – and the majority of food is hunted or gathered, children have to be more self sufficient. Traditional Inupiat culture emphasizes nurturing a child’s natural abilities and interests rather than pushing them to learn things they don’t enjoy or aren’t good at. Being a good hunter or tracker is often thought to be more important and practical than knowing the multiplication table.

As described by Mettling, outside of the classroom everyone has been friendly and respectful to him, but inside, if students hear something they don’t like or don’t want to listen to, they often ignore or even disrespect their teachers. It doesn’t help that significant portions of the curriculum don’t apply to a culture that knows very little of shopping malls and vacations to Mexico.

Mettling said disruptive students are the hardest part of teaching in Alaska. There is no such thing as detention because there just isn’t the staffing for that, which means an unruly student can’t be sent from the classroom. This makes life as a teacher interesting and challenging to say the least. Many teachers leave after their first year, and some do not last that long. Consequently, the students question their teachers’ commitment, and the lack of continuity makes it difficult to establish effective relationships. But Mettling took to

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Mettling said one reason he chose to live in Selawik, north of the Arctic Circle, was to have the chance to hunt while a herd of 300,000 caribou were migrating through the area.

the situation like a fish to water and not only made it through his first year, but has signed up for a second.

A typical teaching day for Mettling starts at eight in the morning with an hour of prep time before his twenty-two students join him in the classroom. The half-hour lunch is the only break the teachers get until school ends at 3:30 p.m. Mettling signed on to be the volleyball coach, so there’s usually practice in the afternoons.

If he has a free evening or weekend, he goes hunting or fishing or perhaps takes the snowmobile out exploring with some of the other teachers who live with him in the dorm-style school housing. Being outside in below-zero weather and dealing with shorter periods of daylight doesn’t bother Mettling. “As a Minnesotan, twenty below isn’t all that unusual,” he stated, “and I’ve never really been affected by lack of sunlight.”

He also participates in community events when invited, although there is not much for organized socializing in Selawik, which consists of a post office, community center, National Guard armory, city offices, jail, laundromat, clinic and several small stores. Being from a small town, Mettling is used to this as well.

One thing he thinks he will never get used to is how expensive things are, especially in the village. A trip to the grocery store for bacon, stew meat, butter, a potato, an onion and the newspaper set him back $52. This is another reason most of the locals rely on hunting and fishing to help stock the freezer. Another difference is that visiting sports teams typically fly in for the event and back home again. If you order take out from Kotzebue, the closest city of any size (around 3,200 people) it too comes in a plane.

When there’s a death in the village, everyone comes together, just as they do in any community, but as Mettling explained, “The amazing thing about the people in Selawik (and I’m sure other bush communities) is, they have to do more than that. There is no funeral home here. That means there needs to be volunteers to build and line the coffin, build the grave marker and dig the grave.” Since they are digging in permanent-

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ly frozen tundra, they use jackhammers. Mettling has helped with this task on several occasions.

Obviously, it stays cold much longer in that part of the country. Most of us are desperate for warmth and green grass by the end of March, but Mettling was tickled to report that he was still ice fishing just a few weeks before he returned to Pine City…in mid May. Mettling is home for the summer, visiting with friends and family and getting in plenty of fishing and outdoor activities. Looking ahead, he would like to move back here eventually, and hopes that a teaching opportunity will present itself at some point. In fact, as a statement of his quest to return home, he started growing a beard when he left for Alaska and says he won’t shave it until he moves back to Pine City. But for now, he’s looking forward to getting back up to Selawik and another school year.

To learn more about Mettling’s experiences, visit his blog at liveabove66.blogspot.com.

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