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DOGS RESCUED: Animal Humane Society removes 53 dogs from Pine County property. P14

County waiting on rail to re-open bridge BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

At press time, the County State Aid Highway 7 bridge over the Snake River was not yet open, but County Engineer Mark LeBrun hopes this will soon be old news. As of Nov. 16, the bridge was missing one key element – a steel railing – which had been back ordered and was expected to come in on Thursday, Nov. 19.

“Once that’s installed we can open it back up,” LeBrun said. “Hopefully Thursday night, but sometime by the end of the week.” LeBrun said that some drivers have been moving the barricades on the nearly-completed bridge, driving across and then leaving the way open for other vehicles. But the bridge will not be considered safe until the steel railing is installed. SEE BRIDGE, PAGE 18

Drunk driver sentenced for killing East Central student BY KIRSTEN FAURIE EDITOR@MORAMINN.COM

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Good shooting brings in a big buck Steve Eck brought home a beast of a buck, with a rack six inches around at the base, a 19 inch spread and 22 inch beams for a score of 155. More deer trophy photos on Page 13.

The friends and family of Colton Nelson over-filled the Kanabec County Courthouse Nov. 6 for the sentencing of Charlie Hendricks, the drunk driver responsible for the car crash that killed the East Central High School student near Bass Lake in northern Kanabec County. After an exhaustive four and a half hour proceeding, Hendricks was convicted of one felony count of criminal vehicular homicide and sentenced to 54 months in prison. THE CRASH On Feb. 9, Colton was driving home, headed west on County Road 28 with his younger sister Kalyn

Nelson, 14 at the time, and a friend, Benjamin Dombroske, 16 at the time, as passengers in a Chevrolet Impala. Hendricks, 35, of Sandstone was driving east in a pickColton Nelson up truck and crossed the center line and collided head-on with the car’s driver-side corner. Hendricks was drunk. Law enforcement estimated Hendricks’ blood alcohol content to be between SEE SENTENCED, PAGE 18

Blue Star Moms pitch in to serve veterans BY CJ GUSTAFSON NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Like other Blue Star Mothers groups across the country, the Pine City Blue Star Moms (PCBSM) strive to promote patriotism and offer support to each other and to their children who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces. They do this through

holding monthly meetings, providing resources, creating and distributing care packages, hosting events and raising funds. They also work closely with other area veterans organizations, such as Pine City’s Beyond the Yellow Ribbon group. The PCBSM, which formed in 2011, PHOTO PROVIDED

Pine City Blue Star Moms gather donations for the Eagle’s Healing Nest, a home for veterans.

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Sheriff asks for help to ﬁnd Maria Mofti The Pine County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help from the public on a missing person’s case. Maria Mofti, who also goes by Maria Slocum, was last seen on Nov. 4 at an address west of Willow River. Family has not heard from Maria since. Maria does not have a car or a cellular phone. Maria is described as ﬁve feet tall, about 175 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Pine County Sheriff’s Office at 320-629-8380 or the tip line at 320-629-8342.

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Conservation officers help search for lost hunters STAFF REPORT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Conservation officers of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources were kept busy during this past week answering questions and searching for lost hunters as the firearms deer season continued.

PINE CITY Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn of the Pine City area spent time working complaints of deer being shot from roadways, shining complaints, and followed up on a dogs chasing deer complaint. Wynn said that most hunters contacted have been seeing deer and enjoyed the nice weather over the second weekend of deer season. Wynn also answered many questions during the week regarding ATV operation, shooting in state forests, camping in state forests, and trespassing.

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Rollover at Airport road

A car rolled over in an early evening single-vehicle crash on Nov. 11. The accident took place near the intersection of Airport Road and Airwaves Road NE in Pine City. Deputies of the Pine County Sheriff’s Office and Pine EMS responded to the scene. Fortunately, the driver was able to be treated at the scene and released.

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Those traffic headaches Minnesotans may have experienced this summer are now paying off as many of the state’s 290 construction projects – including a summer’s worth of work on Highway 70 – wrap up for the season, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). “It was a busy, but successful, year for construction around the state,” said MnDOT Commissioner Charlie Zelle. “While no one likes the inconvenience that sometimes comes with repairing our roads and bridges, motorists now have safer, smoother roads to drive on.” Among the projects worked on this summer are several funded through the $330 million Corridors of Commerce program. They are part of a special multi-year effort funding projects that improve roadways with significant freight and commercial use and that would otherwise be delayed for years if they were included in Minnesota’s regular road construction program. On Highway 70, crews resurfaced

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nine miles of pavement from just east of Interstate 35 to the Wisconsin border. Other work included improving road strength, drainage and sight distances and constructing several new turn-lanes. This work improves safety on this important corridor connecting Minnesota and Wisconsin, with a construction cost of $8.6 million. Zelle argued that Minnesota’s roads need more tax dollars allocated to them to keep on the right track. “While we made progress this summer, Minnesota’s aging, under-funded transportation system is in serious need of additional, significant investments,” Zelle said. “We look to the Legislature in 2016 to enact a long-term funding solution for transportation to keep our system safe and economically competitive.” For a complete list of 2015 projects and their status, see www.mndot.gov/ roadwork/current.html; and for studies and plans for possible future projects, visit www.mndot.gov/roadwork/future. html. For information about the Corridors of Commerce, see www.mndot.gov/ corridorsofcommerce/. PINE P INE CITY

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HINCKLEY Conservation Officer Bret Grundmeier covered the Hinckley area while helping to train a conservation officer candidate. Grundmeier said he helped assist the Pine County Sheriff’s Office in locating two lost hunters in the Chengwatana State Forest. The hunters were located and brought back to camp safely. Grundmeier also carried out enforcement action continued for hunting over deer stands baited with corn and pumpkins, transporting loaded firearms, shooting from motor vehicles, and deer tagging violations. Warmer weather slowed deer movement down; however, hunters still had success. Preparation started for the St. Croix State Park firearms hunt, which will take place from Nov. 19 through Nov. 22. The park will be closed to the public during those days.

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NOV. 19 Signing night at PTCC Current and former students of American Sign Language (ASL), along with deaf members of the community, are invited to participate in a signing night at Pine Technical & Community College in the student lounge on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 6:308 p.m. For more information go to www.pine.edu or email Kathy Krier at krierk@pine.edu.

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Nov. 24, 1-3 p.m., at Grace Lutheran Church in Mora (301 Forest Ave. E. Mora, MN 55051). Attendees will learn the basics on family law matters, receive helpful materials on divorce and custody, and have questions answered. There may be an opportunity for two individuals to meet with an attorney for an individual consultation. Consultations will be on a first come, first serve basis. For further information visit www.therefugenetwork.org or call 320-679-1737.

‘Bingo Mania’ murder-mystery Freddie’s Family Restaurant in Mora presents “Bingo Mania,” a murder-mystery dinner theatre production by Creative Ink Theatre on Friday, Nov. 20. Gathering starts at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by the show at 7:30 p.m. The show is audience interactive and actual bingo will be played by the audience as part of the show. Call 320-679-2811 for tickets, reservations or more information.

NOV. 21 VFW Auxiliary bingo Bring the family and play cash bingo on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2 p.m. at the Pine City VFW Hall. Sponsored by the VFW Auxiliary, all proceeds will help with the purchase of a service dog for a veteran struggling with psychological or other medical needs. Homemade bakery treats and coffee will be served. Turkey raffle will be offered. Email fishfarm62@hotmail.com with any questions.

NOV. 22 Open skating/open hockey On Sunday, Nov. 22 there is youth open hockey at 4:30 p.m. followed by open skating/“Skate with Gophers” from 6 - 8 p.m. and adult open hockey at 8:15 p.m. at the Pine City Civic Center. Call 320-629-6995 for cost or more information.

Ski Swap and Ski Sale Mora Ski Club’s 10th Annual Ski Swap and Ski Sale will be held Sunday, Nov. 22 from 1-3 p.m. at the Vasaloppet Nordic Ski Center garage (off 9th Street next to Trail View School in Mora). Drop off good used equipment between 9:30 a.m. and noon. A pancake breakfast fundraiser will be held at the Nordic Center from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ski packages for youths and novice skiers will be available. Basic waxing tips and demos will be given throughout, and a ski waxing service starts at 9:30 a.m. Visit www.moraskiclub.org with any questions.

NOV. 25 Red Cross blood drive An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 25 at the Pine City VFW Post from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For an appointment to donate call the Red Cross at 1-800-7332767 or visit redcrossblood.org.

of the community, are invited to participate in a signing night at Pine Technical & Community College in the student lounge on Thursday, Dec. 3 from 6:308 p.m. Participants are free to join or leave as their schedules allow. For more information go to www.pine.edu or email Kathy Krier at krierk@pine.edu.

Pine City Junior High Holiday Concert The Pine City High School Music Department will present their Junior High Band and Choir Holiday Concert on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. All are invited to attend this free concert featuring the outstanding junior high students of Pine City High. Email jkrinke@ isd578.org with any questions.

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Cattlemen’s Association convention and trade show

ORLC free Thanksgiving dinner

The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association, along with the Minnesota Cattle women, will host their annual convention and trade show Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 3-5 at Grand Casino, Hinckley. This year’s convention will focus on timely and relevant topics at a new and improved Cattlemen’s College, as well as a joint venture wolf workshop. Register at www.mnsca.org or call 612618-6619 with questions.

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church will host their annual free community Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 26 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., served by area churches, at 825 Golf Ave. SW, Pine City. Call 320-629-2985 in advance for take out or free delivery (within a five mile radius of Pine City) or to volunteer.

Rush City free Thanksgiving dinner Free Thanksgiving dinner, hosted by Rush City churches, Thrivent Financial and Rush City Cares, will be served at Rusheba Town Hall, a 1/4 mile north of Rush City on old Hwy. 61, on Thursday, Nov. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For transportation or home delivery, call 320-3584076 between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.

NOV. 27 Open skating/open hockey On Friday, Nov. 27 there is open skating from noon to 2 p.m., followed by open hockey from 2:15 to 4:15 p.m. at the Pine City Civic Center. Call 320-6296995 for cost or more information, or visit www.pinecityciviccenter.weebly.com.

NOV. 29 Open skating/open hockey On Sunday, Nov. 29 there is open skating at 4:30 p.m., followed by youth open hockey at 6 p.m. and adult open hockey at 7:45 p.m. at the Pine City Civic Center. Call 320-629-6995 for cost or more information, or visit www.pinecityciviccenter. weebly.com.

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Family Law Clinic

Signing night at PTCC

The Refuge Network is sponsoring a free, open to the public, Family Law Clinic on Tuesday,

Current and former students of American Sign Language (ASL), along with deaf members

DEC. 4 Medicare Open Enrollment counseling Medicare Open Enrollment began Oct. 15 and continues until Dec. 7. Senior LinkAge Line staff will be available to provide insurance counseling at Hinckley High School, 210 Main St., on Friday, Dec. 4. Call the Senior Linkage Line at 1-800-333-2433 to schedule an appointment or for other dates/locations.

DEC. 5 ‘Yesteryear’s Christmas’ at North Chisago Historical Museum The North Chisago Historical Museum will be hosting “Yesteryear’s Christmas” beginning on Saturday, Dec. 5. Apple cider and cookies will be served and there will be old-fashioned decorated trees and rooms that bring back memories of days gone by. The public is invited to this free event, open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each Saturday, or Wednesdays, 1 - 4 p.m., until Jan. 2. For more information, call Ilene Olson Holmberg at 320-358-4406.

Birchbark ornament workshop and kids crafts at Mille Lacs Create miniature ornaments from birchbark and other natural materials that can be used to decorate for the holidays or given as gifts at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading

Post on Saturday, Dec. 5 from noon to 4 p.m. Preregistration is required by Dec. 2. Meanwhile, children ages 8 and up are invited for stories and snacks from noon to 1 p.m., followed by weaving a dream catcher woven web between 1 and 3 p.m.; call 320532-3632 to RSVP for the birchbark ornament workshop, or visit the website: http://www. mnhs.org/millelacs for more information.

NAMI free workshop The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, six-hour interactive workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies and hope for recovery. The workshop will be held in North Branch at Trinity Lutheran Church, 38460 Lincoln Trail, on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information or to register, call 651645-2948.

Holiday Madness and Christmas Carol Parade Saturday, Dec. 5 is the annual Holiday Madness celebration and Christmas Carol parade in Pine City. There will be three different craft/boutique shows beginning at 8 a.m. with Pine City MarketPlace at four local churches, followed at 9 a.m. with Gals Ya’ Know at the American Legion, and Downtown Shopping Boutique at 10 a.m. on 5th St. across from Robinson Park. Anytime Fitness will host an “Ugly Sweater Run” starting from the Pine City High School parking lot at 11:30 a.m. and Photos with Santa (by appointment) will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cabin Coffee’s. There will be a “Chili Cook-Off” in Robinson Park from 3 to 5 p.m. and the public is invited to judge. The parade begins at 5 p.m. Prizes will be awarded by the Pine City Pioneer to a first and second place winner for the most creative and/or entertaining floats. After the parade at 6 p.m. is the tree lighting and holiday program in Robinson Park. Contact the Chamber at 320322-4040 or visit www.pinecitychamber.com or Holiday Madness 2015 on Facebook for more information.

History museum ‘Festival of Trees’ On Saturday, Dec. 5 kids are invited to enjoy breakfast with Santa from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Pine County Historical Museum in Askov during “Festival of Trees,” an opportunity to bid on decorated artificial trees and wreaths, theme baskets, gifts and more. The Holiday Bazaar and bake sale begin at 9 a.m. and a “Ladies Christmas Tea” will take place from 1 to 2:45 p.m. by freewill donation; all proceeds support the museum. RSVP by calling 320-216-7636.

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MEETINGS THURSDAY 11/19 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 Al-Anon: 7:30 p.m., Pine City, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church SATURDAY 11/21 Model RR club: Askov, 10 a.m., Pine County History Museum SUNDAY 11/22 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. MONDAY 11/23 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. Yellow Ribbon Group: 7 p.m., Pine City American Legion AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church WEDNESDAY 11/25 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine City VFW Hall AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center

SENIOR DINING Nov. 23 - 27 Monday: Spaghetti noodles, tomato meat sauce, waxed beans, garlic bread, pudding Tuesday: Liver & onions or hamburger patty with gravy, whipped potatoes with gravy, mixed vegetables, wheat bread, peanut butter cookie Wednesday: Parmesan chicken breast, sweet potatoes, Italian lettuce salad, dinner roll, peach crisp with whipped topping Thursday: Dining site closed for Thanksgiving Friday: Breaded ﬁsh wedge, campﬁre potatoes, vegetable medley, wheat bread, blonde brownie 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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Guests ﬁnd much to like in Pine City visit I can’t recall a year when we have had so many houseguests. July brought family from Alabama, a couple from Nebraska came in August, two couples from Missouri in September, and a cousin from Seattle as the last days of October arrived. Of course this means extra cooking, deeper cleaning of the house, fresh sheets on the beds, plenty of toilet tissue in the bathrooms and figuring out how to entertain in order to make their stays enjoyable. All of these guests came from large cities, which supMeandering posedly offer far more when it comes to shopping, restauwith rants and cultural events. Margaret However, every one of our guests remarked that they Margaret found the rural peace and tranquility very appealing. Marty Our Seattle guest visited many relatives in the area, including her 102-year-old aunt, Effie Hendrickson. After she left, I found a charming note she had written and left on her pillow, entitled “How to be the Perfect Houseguest.” I quote: “It’s hard for a city cousin to be a guest in the country. First, what do you bring for a gift? Flowers? No! The fields are full of them; gardens bright with late fall colors, and leaves so beautiful you now have to find a way to place them in tissue paper in your suitcase to take home with you. “Knick-knacks? No! My cousins’ farm houses are full of snow globes from Seattle and Space Needle replicas and family heirlooms that I covet, as I enjoy their hospitality. Instead I found mementos from that fabulous hardware store by the name of Sauser’s in Pine City and from Creek’s Edge on the corner of 70 and 61 to take home with me. “Do I bring food, such as a chunk of imported cheese with three seals of approval? No! Not when your various hosts take you to Burnett Dairy, the cheese capital of Wisconsin, breakfast at Nicoll’s Café, lunch at Cabin Coffees, dinner at the Grant House. “Do I bring books about my state or the world? No! Not when you’re holding a copy of ‘Memory of Trees’ by your second-cousin, or a book of poems by your uncle. “So, I will just breathe, taste, touch and savor the love, laughter and daily life I get to share for a short time when I come to the farm in Rock Creek to visit.” I found this a fitting tribute to our community and all it has to offer.

‘Beauty is everywhere a welcome guest.’ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Deadliest DWI counties in Minnesota We Minnesotans like to see our state surveyed positively within the top ten states as “Best States for Business” or “Best States for Quality of Life,” but seeing the county in which you live or work being one of the deadliest for drunk driving in Minnesota is not what you want to see. A recent survey by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety found the following 25 counties to be the deadliest for DWIs in Minnesota for the period 2012–2014: (1) Hennepin (2) Anoka (3) Ramsey (4) Dakota (5) St. Louis (6) Stearns (7) Wright (8) Washington (9) Scott (10) Crow Wing (11) Otter Tail (12) Cass (13) Olmsted (14) Itasca (15) Kandiyohi (16) Winona (17) Becker (18) Sherburne (19) Rice (20) Beltrami (21) Blue Earth (22) Freeborn (23) Le Sueur (24) Aitkin

(25) Meeker These counties have received federal f u nd i n g for DWI en force ment for O c tob er It’s in your 2015 to S ept emcourt ber 2016. T h e Judge Steve Tent h Halsey Judicial Di st r ic t consists of the eight counties of Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright. If you are reading this article you likely live or work in one of those counties. Here is a comparison of the counties in the Tenth Judicial District which fall within the 25 deadliest counties, out of 87 counties statewide: Anoka • DWI Rank (deaths and injuries): 2 • Rank by Population: 4 Wright • DWI Rank (deaths and injuries): 7 • Rank by Population: 10 Washington • DWI Rank (deaths and

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The counties of Chisago, Kanabec, Pine and Isanti did not fall within the 25 deadliest DWI counties in Minnesota. Within these eight counties, all but Kanabec have an intensive supervision program (ISP) for DWI offenders. Tom Feddema, a supervisor in Wright County Court Services, describes the Wright County ISP program as follows: This multiple phase program is designed for the chronic multiple DWI offenders within our community ... The Intensive Supervision Program Agents make contact with these offenders one to two times weekly at their homes, places of employment and other community sites. Agents focus on court ordered conditions, but also set up case plans with the offender to work on risk areas in their lives, to help promote long term change. The offender must provide breath and urine samples upon

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request and must send in weekly schedules to their ISP agent and also maintain a curfew. A unique part of the program is our nine-month extended aftercare group. This aftercare group (which follows successful completion of the primary treatment group) meets weekly for nine months and is co-facilitated by a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor from a local treatment facility and one of our ISP Agents. The program is educational, therapeutic and cognitive based to assist the offenders in long term recovery. As the offender continues to successfully progress through the program they will be moved to lower phase levels with less supervision at each level. If they struggle in any of these phases they can be moved back to a higher level of supervision at any time. Probation terms can be anywhere from four to seven years based on the offense. Since the inception of the program, Wright County Court Services has had 357 offenders placed into our SEE DWI, PAGE 5

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Memories of the Mobil Station ﬁre To the Editor: First I would like to say how much I enjoyed reading Darlene Armstrong’s letters to this paper. They bring back memories of a very close- knit community. On the day of the fire I was a young mechanic working at Waggoner Motors, the G.M. dealership downtown. I was operating the first hoist, lowering a vehicle after servicing. The large overhead doors were open to the south. I could see the back door of the Mobil station through the alley between the Sears store and the Agnes Hotel. Seeing the fireball and a person on fire, I shouted to Ronnie, the shop fireman to call the fire department. I think he was already calling by then. I ran through the alley and saw where Mickey Miller ran to the east and was lying in the street. I can’t remember who was giving him aid, but we covered him up with the shop coat I was wearing. My heroes of that day are Mickey Miller for the burns he suffered and resulting therapies he endured, and Paul Janssen for driving the tank truck out of town with a fiery hose trailing. I thank God also, with Darlene, for the firefighters and all that helped to contain the fire to that station only.

It takes a different kind of person to love winter in Minnesota To the Editor: Minnesota people are different. The people I talk to, that are not snowbirds, can’t wait for the snow. I like to think of myself as a brave warrior to endure winter. It is still very enjoyable to look out the window as the flakes are falling. Walking in the falling snow, frost stinging my cheeks, can be very pleasurable. The visual alteration of the landscape causes an allnew perspective of what we see. What was accepted in the summer is all new in this season. That spruce tree at the edge of the poplar grove that was hardly distinguishable now stands out from those barren trees. It is decoratively covered by the new fallen snow. I have to admit that winter is one of my favorite seasons even with the drop in temperature. Bundling up with my winter coat, gloves, hat, accepting the dip in degrees, I really do like winter. Guess I am one of those different Minnesotans. Dale Kuzel Pine City

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DWI: Make plans for a sober ride, encourage young drivers in household to do same – or pay the price FROM PAGE 4

DWI Intensive Supervision Program ... Wright County Court Services has had a 92 percent success rate with offenders that are active in the program and 83 percent success over all with offenders in regards to committing new DWI offenses. While I certainly am not a traffic expert, I expect that the high number of fatalities in the four counties mentioned above relates, at least in part, to the high-volume Interstate highways and major U.S. highways flowing through these counties: Interstate 94, Interstate 35 and U.S. Highway 10. The Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety suggests that

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you commit to a sober ride and that you encourage young drivers in your household to do likewise: • Plan for a safe ride – designate a sober driver, use a cab or “sober cab” or public transportation or stay at the location of the celebration. • Offer to be a designated driver or be available to pick up a loved one anytime, anywhere. • Buckle up – the best defense against a drunk driver. • Report drunk driving – call 911 when witnessing impaired driving behavior. Be prepared to provide location, license plate number and observed dangerous behavior. So be safe out there. Submitted by Judge Steve Halsey, Wright County District Court, chambered in Buffalo.

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Minnesota still digging out from Nov. 11 storm 10 Years Ago, 2005 A 21-year-old Hinckley man, Jonathan Michael Loun, has been charged with criminal vehicular homicide and interference with a dead body. The charges stem from an incident on Highway 48 east of Hinckley early in the morning of Nov. 12, in which Richard Allen Lamorie, 21, also of Hinckley, was found dead. The Pine County Sheriff’s Department reported the incident as a vehicle fatality. The Christmas tree for the Governor’s residence was cut in Pine County’s Chengwatana State Forest last week. Years This is the sixth consecAgo utive year Pine County has been the source of Donna the Governor’s tree. Becky Lourey, DFL Heath state senator from Kerrick, announced on Tuesday, Nov. 15 she is a candidate for Governor of Minnesota in 2006. The Schwartzwald Motel, a Pine City landmark, has a new name, the Old Oak Inn, and new owners. After several brain storming and planning sessions held by partners Dave and Sue Beckstrand, and Jeff and Bonnie Meningo, Jeff said the name obviously had to concern the large oak trees that are in the yard of the motel. The new name, in a way, connects to the name Schwartzwald which it has had since it was built. Schwartz means black and wald means forest or wood in German. When Jeff Niles says he’s going to go saw some logs, he’s not talking about taking a nap. He’s speaking in literal terms. The owner of Custom Wood ‘N Log makes rustic, beautiful log furniture and accessories in his home workshop near Beroun. A beautiful rocking chair and several examples of Niles’ work are on display at Cabin Coffee in Pine City, along with information on how to contact him with questions or to order. Members of Pine City High School German Club, Close-up and Dragon Athletic Club thanked Pine City Pizza Pub owner Rick Herzog for his support of Pine City activities for many years. This year is no exception. Rick has donated over $1,200 worth of pizzas during the fall season to be sold at Dragon football and volleyball games. He also has pledged pizzas to be sold at all winter basketball games. The money earned during these fundraisers assists students with their trips to Germany, Washington, D. C., and projects undertaken by the athletic club.

25 Years Ago, 1990

A rural Pine City family lost their home in a fire Wednesday night, Nov. 7. The Dave Pigeon home on County Road 13 was fully involved when the Pine City Fire Department arrived. The cause of the fire has not been determined. Seventeen months after their son Aaron Anderson disappeared from his Pine

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50 Years Ago, 1965

Bids on the construction of the new high school addition and the area vocational school building were opened and examined at the school board meeting. Receiving the contract to build both the addition and the vocational school was Leonard A. Johnson Co. of Minneapolis. Mayor Wm. Chaleen issued a warning to Pine City parents to keep their children off the ice of the local river and lake until far enough into the winter when it will become solid and safer. Pre-Thanksgiving specials at the Fair Store included: Yams, 10 cents a pound.; Kellog’s Croutettes - three for 99 cents; Land O’Lakes ice cream, 69 cents per half gallon; Libby canned pumpkin, three for 99 cents; and cranberries - four one pound packages for 99 cents.

75 Years Ago, 1940

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rain, soon changed to sleet and later to snow, and with wind reaching a velocity of 60 miles per hour in some sections. It begins to look as if some arrests will be necessary in order to stop promiscuous shooting of air guns and .22 rifles in the village. Notwithstanding the warning published by the council last week, children continue to shoot and do damage. A shot went through two panes of glass into the Albert Petke home. The bullet could very easily have injured someone. If the shooting doesn’t stop, the village Marshal may need to confiscate any small guns from children who are reported shooting them. The First National Bank at Pine City bought the first place 4-H Club lamb from the Pine County Fair for $15. This lamb was shown at the junior livestock show by Glenn Karas of Pine City.

100 Years Ago, 1915

T. E. Buselmeir’s saloon closed its doors last Saturday evening and is no more. Mr. Buselmeir served a chicken bouillon in the hall above his place Saturday evening to sort of wind up properly. The bouillon was properly seasoned with preservatives and the large number who were in and out during the evening pronounced it “bully.”

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comments to aid in the development of the James L. Oberstar section of the Twin Cities to Twin Ports Trail through southern Pine County. DNR officials are beginning to prepare a draft Master Plan for the 55-mile trail segment that will extend from Chisago County to Hinckley in Pine County. Community leaders and members of the public are invited to provide long-term guidance for development, management and maintenance of the trail, which has been authorized by the Minnesota Legislature. To participate in the 10-minute online survey, visit the trail website at www.dnr.state. mn.us/input/mgmtplans/trails/oberstar. html. Citizens also may view maps of the trail system and sign up to receive updates on the trail development process. The deadline for posting comments is Friday, Dec. 18. For more information about trail planning, contact DNR Trail Planner Darin Newman at 651-259-5611 or email him at darin.newman@ state.mm.us. Questions about trail maintenance may be directed to DNR Area Supervisor Marty Torgerson at 218-460-7024 or email him at martin.c.torgerson@state.mn.us. Newman is a land and recreation planner assigned to the Oberstar trail section. Torgerson is the area supervisor for the DNR parks and trails system and works out of the DNR’s Moose Lake regional office. 25 TRAIL SYSTEMS At a recent public meeting in Pine City, DNR Acquisition & Development Leader Kent Skaar pointed out that there are 25 authorized trail systems in Minnesota that include 36 main trails. The proposed master plan for the James L. Oberstar Trail segment would identify ways the trail would meet state requirements for a trail, capitalize on scenic qualities and public education opportunities, and align or connect with local and regional trails. Legacy funds may be available to construct short segments to fill in gaps between trail systems, he noted, but state legislative authorization is needed to fund major trail systems. Requests for trail funding are proposed by state legislators – not the DNR, he added. The Minnesota Legislature authorized a one-time appropriation of $350,000 to kick start the master plan for the Oberstar Trail, but funds cannot be used for land acquisition and construction. Constructing and maintaining a trail is not cheap. DNR officials said it costs upwards of $300,000 to $400,000 to construct one mile of new trail cross country plus $2,500 to $3,500 per foot of each bridge that would be required. From a maintenance perspective, Torgerson pointed out that there’s more to it than

meets the eye. It costs money to sweep gravel and leaves and seal cracks in paved trails, fight grass, trim trees, and maintain signs and crossings. “Old railroad bridges present their own unique challenges,” he added, where it may cost $300,000 to $500,000 to rehabilitate a single railroad bridge. The planning process for the Oberstar Trail segment may take up to five years, and this project is in the middle tier of DNR priority projects, they said. NUMBER ONE PRIORITY Pine County Land Services Director Kelly Schroeder said the Oberstar Trail section is the county’s number one trail priority. Schroeder and Pine City Community Development Director/City Planner Nathan Johnson noted that a 1.5 mile segment of the trail has been completed from the south city limits through the Pine City High School campus to the Dairy Queen and will eventually head northward through the city. What will the completed trail look like? That will depend in large part on how it would be used. DNR officials said state trails typically have a 10-foot-wide bituminous surface with a two-foot-wide shoulder “in locations that make sense.” Trails are designed to assure the safety of a five-year-old child, travel along routes that connect with points of natural, scientific, cultural or historic interest, areas that feature scenic beauty, connect with other trails, and takes into consideration the predicted public demand and future use. Trails are not permitted in wildlife management areas, however. TRAIL USE Also open to consideration is how each trail would be used. Pine County Board Chair Steve Hallan pointed out that walkers, runners, bicyclists, wheelchairs, ATVs, snowmobiles and horseback riders don’t all fit on a typical trail, so it will be up to the public to provide input on priorities for each trail. “More and more people are using those roads,” he added, suggesting that the county address the most dangerous highway/trail situations first. Reviewing the 2016-2020 Highway Improvement Plan, county officials acknowledged the need to include ATV trail development in its future planning, and observed that even some roads just outside Pine City can’t handle all the traffic. ATVs are prohibited from operating on county, state and interstate highways, but Commissioner Curt Rossow noted that in some cases, “ATVs have to be on the roads because the ditches are impassable.” Commissioners agreed that trail planning is a work in progress and will attempt to address the ATV problem in the future.

Thank You Many thanks for all the kind words and gifts of flowers, money, and food that were given to our family following the death of our mom, Donna (Anderson) Lange. We also want to thank the wonderful employees at Swanson Funeral Chapel, the staff at FirstLight Systems Hospital in Mora who cared for Mom in her final days, the Flower Box for your expertise in the flower presentations, American Legion Post 51 for the use of your facility and preparing the luncheon, Pastor Vicki for her kindness and eloquent sermon, Eddie P. for lending his great musical talent, and Guy and Noelan for speaking at the funeral. Above all we want to thank Scandia House, owner Ken and his staff, especially Shelly, Randi, Jana, and Janie who were Mom’s “friends” the last 8+ years of her life, and previous owner Doug. Your compassionate care was so appreciated by all of us. Heaven has gained another angel. Peggy and Guy Johnson Penny Reiser Randy and Brenda Lange Joy and Ed Pangerl

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On Thanksgiving, thaw, cook turkey safely BY DEB BOTZEK-LINN UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION

On Thanksgiving, many will take on the challenge of cooking 12-20 pounds of poultry. The basics of roasting a turkey at 325°F for 15 minutes per pound are pretty simple. But, there is more to the safe preparation of the turkey. Assess freezer and refrigerator space. Is there ample freezer space to store a frozen turkey and enough refrigerator space to thaw a turkey? Thawing takes time. In the refrigerator allow 24 hours (or more) for each 4-5 pounds. Hold no more than 1-2 days after thawing. Speed up the process by thawing in cold water. Place the turkey in its original packaging in cold water, allowing 30 minutes per pound to thaw. Change the water every 30 minutes. Cook the turkey immediately after it is thawed. Do not thaw frozen food on the counter. For optimal safety and uniform doneness, the USDA rec-

ommends that stuffing be baked separately. Stuffing in the turkey may not reach 165°F to kill any bacteria present. Even if your turkey has a “pop-up” temperature indicator, check the temperature in the innermost part of the thigh and wing and the thickest part of the breast with a food thermometer. A whole turkey is safe when cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F. Consumers may prefer to cook the turkey to 170°F in the breast and 180°F in the thigh. Within two hours, put leftover cooked turkey in shallow containers and place in the refrigerator. Use leftover turkey, stuffing and gravy within three to four days. Cooked turkey keeps for three to four months in the freezer. When using leftovers, reheat thoroughly to 165°F. For answers to turkey preparation questions, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline toll-free at 1-888-674-6854 Monday-Friday and on Thanksgiving Day from 7 a.m.-1 p.m.

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Pine City LEOs celebrate community service at WE Day STAFF REPORT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Pine City students learned that service to the community has its rewards during a recent trip to St. Paul to celebrate youth volunteerism. On Nov. 3, members of the Pine City LEO Club attended an invite only assembly at the Xcel Energy Center as part of WE Day – a day of recognition and appreciation for students who have done service work at a local and global level. LEO Club is sponsored by the local Pine City Lions and Pine Area Lions Clubs, and got its start in Pine City in 2014. Since its inception, the members of the club have volunteered over 400 hours, gathered hundreds of pounds of donations to the Pine Community Food Shelf, and are going strong in 2015. WE Day was started by a 12-year-old boy, Craig Kielburger, who heard a news story about a boy his age who had been a former child slave in Pakistan, and who was murdered for speaking out for human rights. Kielburger, who is now in his 30s, helped start Free The Children and the WE Day event to encourage students to be leaders, give back and make their world a better place. The Pine City LEO Club applied last year for tickets to WE Day, and because of their local service work they were awarded 20 tickets. It was a full day of motivation and inspiring stories from celebrities and philanthropists who have worked toward a better world.

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The volunteer spirit is alive and well among the youth of Pine City High School as shown through the service of the Pine City LEO Club.

Speakers included Marlee Matlin, Chelsey Clinton and Henry Winkler, to name just a few. The Pine City LEO Club works with Lions clubs, the Pine City Chamber of

Commerce and other area organizations which offer opportunities to serve the community. All funds raised go back into the community. All students in 9th through 12th grades at Pine City High

School are eligible to join the LEO club. Contact bpalmblade@isd578.org for more information or for service work opportunities.

Support National Guard families through Yellow Ribbon Giving Tree The Pine City Chamber of Commerce and Pine City Yellow Ribbon Community are organizing the Yellow Ribbon Giving Tree once again this year. As members of the Pine City National Guard Unit gather for their annual holiday party in December, communi-

ty members can share their thanks by providing small gifts for the children of these service men and women. Those who are interested in helping with this effort are asked to call the Pine City Chamber of Commerce office at 320-322-4040 or email info@pinecity-

ELEMENTARY STUDENTS & STAFF SAY THANK YOU FOR SUPPORT OF CLUB’S CHOICE FUNDRAISER. Thank you to parents, guardians, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, neighbors and anyone that helped support Pine City Elementary students through the Club’s Choice Fundraiser. Your support is greatly appreciated! This year $45,055 was sold in product and our school profited $18,022 from those sales. Wow! This support is amazing and exciting for the students! Student involvement and a voice is going to be a part of what we do with some of this money. In November, the 5th and 6th grade Student Council and Mrs. Lorsung will be meeting to take a look at what new playground equipment they may interested in. After the options are narrowed to 3 or 4, a vote will go to the student body. The Student Council students are excited to be involved at a leadership level and the student body will have fun getting a vote in what the new equipment will be. Besides something new for the playground, this money helps to support field trips, student assemblies, rewards throughout the year, our end of year celebration with the inflatables , and grade level classroom items. Again the students and staff at Pine City Elementary are very appreciative of your support. Thank you and we hope you are enjoying your Club’s Choice purchases.

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History was made on Nov. 7 as the Pine City High School girls cross-country team became the first Dragons to run in state cross-country competition. After strong running by the entire team, the squad came home as seventh out of the 16 teams competing – with unique personal efforts and a record-setting run along the way.

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(left) Grace Langmade ran well, coming in 155th. (center) Grace Grubbs ran a personal best and ﬁnished 158th. (right) Ashli Webster set a fast pace and ﬁnished 80th.

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Senior Allison Gusk made the most of her last cross-country race as a Dragon. Gusk had her best race ever, placing 58th overall, and setting the all-time Pine City High School record with a time of 20:28:2 – ﬁve seconds faster than the previous school record.

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(left) Makayla Butenhoff (685) and Marin Foss (682) ﬁnished 108th and 116th respectively. (right) Alaina Steele powered her way to a 95th place ﬁnish. “It made me feel like we could do anything when we ran together,” Steele said of her teammates.

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Ben and Mike Anderson shot a pair of does opening weekend – one last hunt for Ben before he heads to the Marines.

Tom Fore shot his ﬁne 8-pointer on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

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53 dogs rescued from Pine County property STAFF REPORT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

More than 50 dogs and other animals have been taken from a property in Pine County after they were discovered to be without sufficient shelter or care. The Animal Humane Society reports that it has removed 51 adult dogs and two puppies – all hound mixes – from a rural property in Pine County. According to a press release, the dogs were surrendered by an individual who was unable to provide adequate care and shelter for them. Animal Humane Society Humane Agent Wade Hanson worked with the Pine County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the case, which also led to the removal of horses and other farm animals. One group of dogs was removed on Friday, Oct. 30. A second group was surrendered and transported to Ani-

mal Humane Society on Nov. 5. According to the Animal Humane Society, no animals remain on the Pine County property. Medical and behavioral staff have been evaluating the dogs and providing socialization, rehabilitation, and care to help prepare them for adoption. Because the dogs were kept outside and tied up with little human interaction, the Animal Humane Society said that they will require patience and understanding to safely transition to a new home. Animal Humane Society will provide behavioral support to those who adopt dogs from this case, including a free 30-minute private training session. Some of the dogs from this case are already available for adoption from the Animal Humane Society. Others will move from rehabilitative care to adoption as they become ready. For more information on animals ready for adoption, visit www.animalhumanesociety.org.

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Cast, crew of ‘Footloose’ celebrate hit musical in new auditorium The last performance of “Footloose: The Musical” was a bittersweet experience for the cast and crew of Pine City High School students who made it happen, but they could look back and be proud of a weekend of great performances on an amazing set, excellent music, and record audiences ﬁlling up the seats of the new Pine City High School Auditorium.

Hunters register nearly 120,000 deer through second weekend MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Minnesota firearms hunters registered 118,599 deer through the second weekend of firearms deer season, up from 104,785 in the same period in 2014, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “Hunters are seeing more deer this year as we continue to build deer populations across much of the state,” said Steve Merchant, wildlife populations and regulations program manager. “We’ve again issued a conservative number of antlerless deer permits, and because of this, many hunters are seeing deer they can’t shoot. However, patience this year should translate to more harvest opportunities in the future.” Final numbers from the first 10 days show that the number of deer registered rose 13 percent from 2014. Buck harvest during the first 10 days of the firearms season was up 18 percent from last year, indicating that the population has in fact grown from its low point two springs ago. Zone 1 total firearms harvest was up 14 percent, Zone 2 was up 17.5 percent and

Zone 3 was up 7 percent. Buck harvest was up significantly in all zones. The DNR is projecting the 2015 total deer harvest to be between 140,000 to 155,000 deer. The 2014 total harvest after last year’s conservative season was just over 139,000. In much of Minnesota, the last day of the firearms deer season was Sunday, Nov. 15. Additional deer will be harvested during the northern rifle zone season, which continues through Sunday, Nov. 22; the late southeastern season, which runs Saturday, Nov. 21, through Sunday, Nov. 29; and muzzleloader season, which begins Nov. 28, and continues through Dec. 13. New this year, hunters can preview an interactive deer information tool being developed by the DNR at www.mndnr.gov/ deermap. This map is the first step toward launching an online application that delivers useful information hunters need and want. Hunters are encouraged to take a look at the application, discuss it and provide DNR with feedback. More information on deer management can be found at www.mndnr.gov/deer.

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Can I drive with a loaded riﬂe? BY SGT. NEIL DICKENSON MINNESOTA STATE PATROL

If a person has a permit to Q: carry in Minnesota, can they transport a loaded rifle or shotgun in a vehicle? The permit to carry law apA: plies only to handguns, so the answer is no, with some exceptions. MS 97B.045- A person may not transport a firearm in a motor vehicle unless the firearm is: (1) unloaded and in a gun case expressly made to contain a firearm, and the case fully encloses the firearm by being zipped, snapped, buckled, tied, or otherwise fastened, and without any portion of the firearm exposed; (2) unloaded and in the closed trunk of a motor vehicle; or (3) a handgun carried in com-

pliance with sections 624.714 and 624.715 Subd. 3. Exceptions: hunting and shooting ranges – a person may transport an unloaded, uncased firearm, excluding a pistol, in a motor vehicle while at a shooting range, lawfully hunting on private or public land; or traveling to or from a site the person intends to hunt lawfully that day or has hunted lawfully that day, unless: (1) within Anoka, Hennepin, or Ramsey County; (2) within the boundaries of a home rule charter or statutory city with a population of 2,500 or more; (3) on school grounds

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Insurers ordered to stop illegal ‘price optimization’ MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

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Dr. Terry Johnson reunites with Royce Rivera IV one year after the young boy’s nearly fatal submersion in Mora Lake.

Royce’s recovery: What a difference a year makes BY PAUL GILBERTSON

One year after miraculously surviving a car accident that left him spending 25 minutes submerged underwater in an SUV, Royce Rivera IV has managed to make a remarkable full recovery. On Oct. 19, 2014, Royce’s mom, Jessica Delcourt, accidentally began to doze off behind the wheel of her SUV. After hitting a guardrail and crashing into the water, she was able to get her 1-year-old daughter Natalea out of the vehicle. However, she was not able to rescue Royce, 2 at the time, before the SUV sank into the water. In order to rescue Royce, first responders hooked a cable to the vehicle and pulled it out of the water far enough that responders could break a window and pull him out of his seat. The medics and FirstLight Health System’s Emergency Department staff were able to then restore Royce’s vitals and stabilize him before transferring him to Children’s Hospital for further treatment. Royce then spent the first three days after the accident in a medically-induced coma. His first step toward recovery occurred on the fourth day when he was taken off of medication and allowed to wake up.

The family was warned that they couldn’t predict what state Royce would be in and that he might not remember anyone. He then surprised everyone by immediately spotting Jessica upon waking and saying “Mom.” Royce would spend six more days at Children’s Hospital and continue to amaze medical staff with his speedy recovery. Jessica said, “Every time we had a nurse rotation, the new nurse would come in, see Royce sitting up, and walk back out to check their charts because they thought there was no way he could be recovering so quickly.” In the days and weeks that would follow, Royce would be closely monitored to make sure his recovery was going smoothly. Initially, the main concern was making sure he was holding his food down. After that checked out, Royce then spent time in physical therapy and speech therapy to make sure he didn’t suffer any lasting effects of the accident. Twelve weeks later he completed his therapy and was told his development was exactly where it should be. Seemingly the only lingering effect from the ordeal is Royce’s apprehension to the dark. After getting home from the hospital, Royce would become very anxious if it got dark, and he currently sleeps with

a night light. However, Jessica reports that he is slowly getting over the need for that as well. Amazingly, the accident has had no impact on Royce’s feelings toward the water and he still swims just like he did prior to the accident. Jessica says that she owes her life to all of the medical professionals who helped save her son. She is especially appreciative of those who immediately helped Royce after the accident. Jessica said, “His real angels are the first responders and the people who saw us right away at FirstLight – without them doing their jobs so well and perfectly, it’s not only the reason he is alive, but the reason he recovered so well, has no breathing tubes and is back to being himself.” After the accident, Royce was supported not only by a benefit but also by people wearing shirts with the Batman logo (his favorite superhero) with the words “Little Royce is my hero.” Fittingly enough, Royce dressed up as Batman for Halloween this year with his two sisters going as Batgirl and Catwoman. From an uncertain outlook a year ago, to dressing up like a normal 3-year-old for Halloween, it has been an astounding recovery for a miraculously healthy boy.

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Minnesota Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman is ordering insurers doing business in Minnesota to stop the practice of “price optimization” in setting rates for auto and homeowners insurance. Rothman said the anti-consumer practice violates state law because it unfairly discriminates by charging different premiums for consumers who otherwise have similar risk profiles. Price optimization generally refers to the use of non-insurance consumer data, sophisticated statistical analysis and computer models to set insurance rates, relying on factors other than a consumer’s expected losses, expenses or risk to the insurer. For example, rates might be manipulated based on calculations that some consumers are more likely than others to accept higher premiums and renew their policies rather than switch to a different insurer. Mike Rothman “Using price optimization Minnesota Commerce in insurance is high-tech Commissioner price gouging and it’s unfair to insurance consumers,” said Rothman. “People’s insurance premiums are determined by their risks and expected costs to an insurer. For example, it’s okay for an insurance company to charge more because someone has a bad driving record. It’s not okay to charge more because of their shopping habits.” Rothman noted that certain groups, including seniors and low-income consumers, are more likely to stick with their existing insurer and less likely to move to a different company. “A business might be expected to reward its faithful customers with some kind of loyalty discount or bonus,” said Rothman. “But insurance companies that use price optimization are secretly and unfairly penalizing customers for their loyalty by charging them higher premiums.” Because of concerns that price optimization is becoming a more widespread industry practice, Rothman said he issued a bulletin today to all property and casualty insurers doing business in Minnesota. The bulletin directs any insurer that currently uses price optimization to immediately stop the practice and file a corrective action plan within 60 days. In addition, insurance companies must certify in all future property and casualty rate filings that they are not using price optimization.

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Hunter dies after fall from deer stand STAFF REPORT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

A deer hunter in the rural North Branch area died on Nov. 10 after receiving injuries believed to have been caused by falling from his deer stand. The Isanti County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Nov. 10 at 5:39 p.m., deputies responded to North Branch Township on the report that a man had fallen from a deer stand and was unconscious. After arriving at the scene, deputies started CPR on the victim, but attempts to resuscitate the man were not successful and he died at the scene. The victim was identified as James Swanson, 59, of Stacy. After investigating the incident, law enforcement believes that Swanson was climbing down from his deer stand when a wooden step broke free, which caused him to fall approximately 20 feet to the ground.

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Veterans honored at Legion luncheon Pine City High School choir students sing the National Anthem at the American Legion in front of a full house of veterans and their supporters. Pine County veterans were honored with a complimentary lunch preceded by a brief ceremony marking their service and sacriﬁce.

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A fugitive in a stolen government truck led law enforcement on a highspeed chase down Interstate 35 and Highway 61 through Moose Lake on the morning of Nov. 16. According to the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office, at 7:10 a.m. on Nov. 16 a Minnesota State Patrol trooper encountered a vehicle speeding northbound on I-35 south of the Mahtowa exit. The trooper activated his overhead lights and attempted to stop the black Chevrolet truck with government license plates. The truck sped up and crossed the median of I-35, heading into the wrong lane of traffic, northbound in the southbound lane. At that time, the trooper disengaged to prevent pursuing a vehicle going the wrong way on the interstate. Other law enforcement agencies in the

area were given information to be on the lookout for the vehicle. At approximately 7:58 a.m., a Carlton County Deputy spotted the black truck on County Highway 61 just north of Moose Lake. The truck drove onto the Willard Munger bike trail and headed south into the city of Moose Lake. The truck was increasing speeds, swerving in and out of traffic, and failing to stop for law enforcement. At one point during the pursuit and after the truck had already been swerving in and out of traffic and directly at a squad car, the pursuit was down a very narrow township road. A Carlton County deputy was outside of his squad car attempting to deploy tire deflation devices to stop the truck before it could continue into a more populated area. According to the sheriff’s office, the truck drove right at the deputy and the deputy fired shots at the truck. No injuries were sus-

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tained from the shots. The pursuit continued through county and township roads, ultimately ending near the 4000 block of County Highway 4 west of Mahtowa. When the truck finally came to a stop, the driver did not resist arrest, and did not use any weapons in the incident. No injuries were reported during the pursuit, however, there was damage sustained to two Carlton County squad cars attempting to stop the truck. The driver, identified as Gregory Allan Rose, 46, of Midland, Michigan, was taken into custody. It was determined that the truck Rose was driving was stolen from St. Croix County, Wisconsin, and was owned by the Corps of Engineers. Rose was wanted by the Michigan Department of Corrections for a parole violation. Carlton County deputies and state troopers were assisted by the Moose

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Lake Police Department and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officers. Carlton County Sheriff’s Office learned that Rose is currently being investigated by Midland County Sheriff’s Office and the Michigan State Police for serious assault, and a separate arson case in which an elderly woman was found dead in her home that had been intentionally set on fire. At last report, Rose remained in custody at the Carlton County Jail. The Carlton County Attorney’s Office will be reviewing case files for any charges related to the incidents occurring in Carlton County. The incident remains under investigation, and Carlton County Sheriff’s Deputies are working closely with authorities in Michigan and Wisconsin.

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FINDING JUSTICE While the prosecution argued for the maximum sentence of 57 months, Hendricks’ defense attorney, Paul Sarratori, asked that Hendricks be spared any prison time and be placed on probation. Sarratori argued alcohol treatment programs offered by jails and prisons are a “joke” and that in order for Hendricks to recover from his self-admitted alcoholism, he must have access to community programs. Sarratori argued that Hendricks needed help, particularly after his own troubled past including suffering his parents’ murder-suicide at age six. “These aren’t excuses ... but reasons why drinking has gotten the best of Charlie Hendricks,” Sarratori said. In his own tearful statement to the judge, Hendricks offered his condolences to the family. “I understand your anger or hatred toward me,” he said. “I am guilty of the crime committed and will accept any sentence handed down by the court.” After over four hours of victim impact statements and emotional arguments by the prosecution and defense, Judge Stoney Hiljus sentenced Hendricks to four and a half years in prison. Kayla said she was satisfied with the outcome. “Justice was served and Charlie will get help, which is what he needs.” Kirsten Faurie is the editor of the Kanabec County Times.

A MOTHER’S ACCOUNT Many family and friends read victim impact statements for the court, including Colton’s mother, Kayla Nelson. With Kanabec County Attorney Barb McFadden’s hand on Kayla’s back, Kayla told the court how the death of her teenage son changed her life forever. Kayla described receiving a phone call from her daughter Feb. 9 who said they had been in a crash and that Colton wasn’t talking. Kayla and her husband Curt were the first to arrive at the scene and called 911. It took responders 12 minutes to arrive. Colton was pronounced dead at the scene. After the crash, Kayla described driving by the scene, only a mile from her home, every day and being reminded of the tragic crash that happened there. While at first she detested seeing the spray paint marks on the pavement from the crash investigation, now that they are fading away she doesn’t want them to go. “This was no accident and I don’t like people calling it one.” Kayla said the crash was caused by a series of choices. “The combination of those choices ... killed my son.” For making those choices Kayla asked that Hendricks be sentenced to the maximum 57 months in prison. For a man that took more than 57 years from Colton’s life, “Fifty-seven months is a blip in time,” Kayla said. The Nelson family did not ask for

meets in Pine City but serves all of East Central Minnesota as well as parts of Wisconsin. Voting membership is limited to mothers, stepmothers, grandmas and women who are legal guardians or foster parents, however male family members frequently participate in activities and projects as well. The Moms recently undertook a large fundraising effort to collect money to help with expansions that were desperately needed at Eagle’s Healing Nest, a care and living facility for veterans located in Sauk Centre. In cooperation with 13 local businesses and organizations, the PCBSM raised over $11,000 in donations - enough to pay for 18 new rooms at the residence. They also helped coordinate the donation of 200 pillows from the My Pillow company. Eagle’s Healing Nest founder and Director, Melony Butler said, “We are so blessed the Blue Star Mothers continue to support our Nest, just as they support our heroes. They do amazing things to support our veterans and families. The Blue Star Moms do what moms do best: love, care and fight for their families.” With the holidays approaching, the group is once again preparing to send care packages to servicemen and wom-

en stationed overseas. They put together the boxes, stuffed with magazines and books, snacks and instant meals, personal care items and other goodies to help those deployed feel a connection with home. “We were overwhelmed with the great response from our community,” said Tish Carlson, vice president of the PCBSM. Anyone interested in learning more is encouraged to email pinecitybluestarmoms@gmail.com or attend the monthly meeting, held the first Monday of each month at the Pine City VFW. The meeting begins at 6:15 p.m. with time for socializing followed by a meal and a presentation or discussion. Carlson describes the membership as a collection of diverse women who are very caring and supportive. “We all have a bit or piece we bring to the table. We all pitch in where needed. Any one of these women will stand up and help.” According to Judy Dorsey, national president of the Blue Star Mothers, what she found when she joined the group was, “a safe place where I could show my worries, my fears, and my pride in his accomplishments. To find the support I needed to get through my son’s time in the military and the friendships that will last a lifetime.”

THE SENTENCING Last Friday, extra chairs were brought in and courtroom attendants passed out boxes of tissues as a crowd of Colton’s supporters, media, as well as friends of Hendricks filed into the courtroom. The courtroom began to resemble a memorial for Colton, as Colton’s supporters wore blue shirts with the words “Eagles Strong” across the chest and Colton’s jersey number 24 on the back. Many held photos of Colton and brought in a display with some of Colton’s possessions: a pair of tennis shoes, driver’s license, an Alf doll and the crown of a homecoming king.

A HARROWING CALL Following Kayla’s reading of her victim impact statement, McFadden as prosecutor argued for a harsh sentence. With many tears shed already in that courtroom, hardly an eye remained dry after the prosecution showed photos from the crash site and played a 12 minute recording of Kayla’s 911 call. While her phone call began rather calmly, the court could hear Kayla become frantic as she arrived on the scene, “Oh dear God in heaven,” she cried. “Someone crashed into my children.” As she took in the scene, saw her daughter covered in blood and son pinned in the car she began to recite the Lord’s Prayer. For 12 minutes the court listened to Kayla’s 911 call, begging responders to hurry for the sake of her child while shouting warnings to Charlie Hendricks, drunk at the scene, to give her family space for his own good.

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.116-.179 at the time of the crash. Colton was completing his senior year at East Central High School, had been crowned homecoming king, was a remarkable athlete participating in football, basketball, golf and cross country running. He played in the school bands and acted in school theater productions. After graduation, Colton planned to attend The College of St. Scholastica and become an elementary teacher.

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Help develop vision for law enforcement The Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association is developing the “21st Century Policing Project” to develop and articulate a vision for Minnesota law enforcement, and are asking the public for input. A survey can be taken online through the Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association website at www.mnsheriffs.org. On the website, the survey is located on the tab across the top labeled 21st Century Survey.

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Mille Lacs Band purchases another hotel Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures announced on Nov. 10 that it has purchased the 297-room DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis Park Place Hotel in St. Louis Park. The hotel marks the fourth major hotel asset they have purchased in the past three years. Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures manages all the Mille Lacs Band’s businesses, including Grand Casino Hinckley, Grand Casino Mille Lacs, the InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront Hotel and the DoubleTree Hilton in St. Paul, 2020 Brand Solutions, Embassy Suites Oklahoma City and other Band-owned businesses such as a cinema, a grocery store, gas/convenience stores, a golf course, wastewater treatment plant and a print shop. Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures has over 3,500 employees and its board of directors is comprised of five members who guide the business and investment decisions for the Band. Visit www.mlcorporateventures.com for more information.

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Sandstone pulls in $2.3 million from EDA U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker has announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding investments totaling $2.3 million for construction projects in Sandstone. “The Obama Administration is committed to ensuring our nation’s infrastructure is able to support business growth and job creation,” said Secretary Pritzker. “The EDA investments announced today will provide critical access and services to the area’s health care cluster and entrepreneurs, creating jobs for the entire region.” The EDA investment of $2.3 million to the City of Sandstone is intended to support development of the Sandstone Business and Medical Park. According to the grantee, the region has experienced significant layoffs in recent years from both economic downturns affecting small businesses and unexpected disasters. In order to address these economic hurdles, the city has been proactively planning to capitalize on the region’s assets and identified the medical services cluster. EDA’s investment will fund roadway and storm water upgrades to support the development of the 181 acre park, which already has four tenants lined up when completed.

State releases preliminary tax levy insights The Minnesota Department of Revenue annually releases a list of preliminary maximum property tax levies that have been reported by local governments and have been passed by local school referenda on Nov. 3. The preliminary amounts are used by counties to compute parcel-specific property tax estimates for 2016, which are mailed to property owners in November in the form of Truth-in-Taxation notices. Truth-in-Taxation notices also list Truth-in-Taxation meeting times and locations for residents. These meetings, which take place between late November and late December, are an opportunity for Minnesotans to provide input to local leaders on their levies and on how they are proposing to spend tax dollars. After input from citizens, local governments must set their final 2016 property tax levies by Dec. 28. The final levies can be set lower, but not higher, than preliminary levies. The department will release final property tax levy information in February. • Cities – The 2016 preliminary property tax levies for cities will total approximately $2.142 billion compared with $2.036 billion in 2015, a 5.2 percent increase. • Counties – The 2016 preliminary property tax levies for counties will total approximately $2.915 billion compared with $2.810 billion in 2015, a 3.7 percent increase. • Townships – The 2016 preliminary property tax levies for townships will total approximately $245 million compared with $239 million in 2015, a 2.4 percent increase. • Schools – The 2016 preliminary property tax levies for schools will total approximately $2.657 billion compared with $2.471 billion in 2015, a 7.5 percent increase. School preliminary levies increased $186 million. About half, $92.6 million was approved by voters in new and renewed referenda. • Special Taxing Districts – The 2016 preliminary property tax levies for special taxing districts will total approximately $353 million compared with $334 million in 2015, a 5.6 percent increase. Truth-in-Taxation notices do not include the results of levy referenda for operations or capital projects by 73 of Minnesota’s school districts. The preliminary property tax levy information for local governments and schools is available on the Department of Revenue Property Tax Reports and Data website.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2015

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Marilyn Kotek

Marilyn Kotek was b born to Kenneth and Bess (Smetana) on Dec. 8, sie 1956 and died at the age o 58 after her courageous of b battle with cancer. Maril lyn grew up with her two o older brothers, Larry and L on a small dairy farm Les, e east of Pine City. Marilyn attended count try grade school, gradua ated from Pine City High School, where she played saxophone, sang in the choir and participated in class plays. Marilyn graduated from the college of St. Catherine with a bachelor’s degree. Marilyn worked at various employments but she most enjoyed her last position of 15 years at the Maplewood Dental Clinic. Marilyn thought of other people first over her own needs. She loved her family including her one nephew and three nieces that provided her with nine great-nephews to enjoy. Marilyn loved going to the Minnesota State Fair multiple times each year with the boys. She especially loved the holidays, Christmas being her favorite. Marilyn will be greatly missed. Marilyn is survived by her mother Bessie Kotek of Pine City; brothers: Les (Margi) Kotek of Champlin, Dr. Larry Kotek of Vadnais Heights, nephew Eric (Gretchen) Kotek of Crystal; nieces: Sarah (Joe) Favour of St. Louis Park, Nicole (Jeff) Pazahanick of Bloomington, Bridget (Matt) Menke of Minneapolis; great nephews: Ryan, Ethan and Jacob Favour, Alex, Carter and Andrew Pazahanick, Max and Charlie Menke, Rhett Kotek. She is preceded in death by her father Kenneth Kotek. Monsignor Aleksander Suchan celebrated a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at Immaculate Conception Church in Pine City. Interment is in Calvary Catholic Cemetery of Pine City. Funeral arrangements for Marilyn Kotek are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service – Swanson Chapel, Pine City.

Gloria J. Rohlf Gloria Jeanette Rohlf r regretfully left us on N Nov. 10, 2015 at the tender a of 82 years, with her age c children, grandchildren a and loved ones by her s side. Gloria was the sixth of 10 children born to Carl a and Inga (Mell) Swanson o Feb. 2, 1933 in Isanti. on G Gloria attended country s school in Rush Point and t then transferred to Rush City School where she graduated in 1951. Gloria worked as a Nursing Assistant and a filing clerk before meeting Sonny Rohlf; they wed on Aug. 13, 1955. This is where her work really began; they had one crazy son and five goofy daughters who were raised on a Rush City farm. After Sonny passed in 1983, she started working in the produce department at Rush City Foods, where she worked for 26 years. The camaraderie and companionship is the one thing she greatly missed when she retired. The word “wonderful” fails in comparison to the woman Gloria was to all who knew and loved her; her presence will greatly be missed! Gloria is survived by her children: Alan Rohlf, Betty Witte, Shirley Rohlf, Carol Rohlf, Missy Rohlf, all of Rush City, and Mary Armstrong of Cambridge. She is also survived by her sisters: Delores Mold of Rush City and Arlys (Doug) Smith of Ramsey; sistersin-law: Florence Swanson, DeDe Swanson, both of Rush City, and Lois Swanson of Forest Lake; brotherin-law: Bill Peterson of Harris; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Gloria was preceded in death by her husband: Sonny; son-in-law: Mark Witte; siblings: Marlo (Vivian) Swanson, Delbert Swanson, Ernie (Bonnie) Swanson, Verilyn Swanson, Violet (Gordy) Freedlund, Elaine Peterson and Larry Swanson; and a brother-in-law: Willard Mold. Reverend Laurie O’Shea officiated at a celebration of Gloria’s life on Saturday, Nov. 14 at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rush City. A time of visitation

and reviewal was held Friday evening at the Olson Funeral Chapel in Rush City and prior to the service. Interment took place in the St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery at Rush Lake. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Rush City – Olson Chapel; www.funeralandcremationservice.com.

Ernesto Elizondo Ernesto Elizondo p passed away on Thursday, N Nov. 12, 2015 at the Lakes side Medical Center at the a of 89. age Ernesto is survived by h wife: Mary Elizondo his o Pine City; children: Jon of ( (Sharon) Elizondo of Map plewood, Roxanne (Rick) Smith of Deerwood, Delores (David) Giles of Maplewood, Sandra (Robert) Riess of Brainerd, Tamara (Michael) Merle of Oakdale; step-children: Cynthia Amundson and Fred of Maplewood, Kimberly (Mark) Johnson of Circle Pines, Rebecca (Greg) Hansen of Oakdale, Tracy Poole and Richard of St. Paul; sister: Lydia Saucedo of South St. Paul; 25 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Ernesto is preceded in death by his parents: Rosendo (Francesca) Elizondo; wife: Thelma Elizondo; and nine brothers and sisters. Deacon Gene Biever officiated funeral services for Ernesto Elizondo on Monday, Nov. 16 at the Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City. Military honors were provided by Heath-Perkins American Legion Post #51, Novak-Milliren VFW Post #4258 and the Minnesota National Guard. Interment was in Union Cemetery in Maplewood. Funeral arrangements for Ernesto Elizondo are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel; www.funeralandcremationservice.com. SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE 22

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

Dale Evangelical Free Church

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

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

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

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

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

Hustletown Community Church

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

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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.

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Faith Baptist Church & Academy

405 Main St. S., Pine City 320-629-3592 Rev. Rob Spahr www.firstprespinecity.org 9:15 a.m. Sunday School-all ages, 10:30 a.m. Worship Celebration

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

45268 Brunswick Rd, Harris, MN 763-689-5817 Pastor/Teacher Dr. Harvey Martin Sunday School, all ages 9:00 am Sunday Service 10:25 am www.daleefc.com Awana, Wed. 6:30-8:00pm Youth, Wed. 6:30-8:00pm

First Presbyterian Church

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

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

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

Open Arms Church of God

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

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

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

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 825 Golf Ave SW, Pine City 320-629-2985, www.orlcpc.com Worship Schedule Sunday Worship: 8:00 & 9:30 a.m. Coffee time at 9 a.m. Sunday School Pre-6th grade at 9:30 a.m. Thursday Worship 5:30 p.m.

Pine City Evangelical Free Church 625 Golf Ave SW Pastor Joel Preston Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) 9:15 a.m. Nursery (infant-3yrs) all morning Wednesdays: AWANA (Sept-Apr) 6 p.m.; Frontline (Youth Group),

Jr & Sr High 6:00 p.m. Phone: 320-629-2584 Email: office@pcefc.com, www.pcefc.com

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

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

Trinity Episcopal Church 305 First St. NE, Box 204 Hinckley, MN 55037 320-245-0537 All Sunday services at 10:00 a.m. No services on any 5th Sunday

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

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Other Civil: Platted Road Vacation and Quiet Title Court File No. 58-CV-15-555 In Re: The Petition to Vacate the 16.5 foot wide Road Segment lying within Lot 26 in the Plat of Dell Grove Beach, Shirley Augustine, Petitioner. SUMMONS THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO: The Commissioner of Natural Resources, Thomas Landwehr, the Chairperson of the Dell Grove Township, Daniel O’Flanagan, the landowners of record within the Dell Grove Beach Plat, and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the Petition therein. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Petitioner has started a lawsuit against you. The Petitioner’s Petition against you is on file in the office of the court administrator of the above-named court. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called a Response within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Response to the person who signed this summons located at: Ledin & Hofstad, Ltd., 539 Main Street South, Pine City, MN 55063. 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Response is your written response to the Petitioner’s Petition. In your Response you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Petition. If you believe the Petitioner should not be given everything asked for in the Petition, you must say so in your Response. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE PETITION TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not provide a Response within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Petitioner everything asked for in the Petition. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Petition, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Petition. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Response to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Petition even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. 7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Pine County, State of Minnesota. The affected Plat’s legal description is as follows: Government Lot No. 1, Sec. 21, Twp. 42, Range 21, and the E1/2 of NE1/4, Sec. 20, Twp. 42, Range 21, being desirous of platting Government Lot No. 1, Sec. 21, Twp. 42, Range 21, and the East 300 ft. of the E1/2 of NE1/4, Sec. 20, Twp. 42, Range 21, except that part thereof lying west of the Grindstone River. The location of the platted 16.5 foot wide road to be vacated, within the Plat, is as follows: The North 16.5 feet of Lot 26, Block 1, Dell Grove Beach, Pine County, MN. The object of this action is to obtain an Order for the following relief: a. Vacation of a 16.5 foot wide platted road entirely contained on Petitioner’s property (Lot 26), pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 505.14. b. Determining that Petitioner is the owner of the road, post-vacation, in fee simple, and that neither the Commissioner of Natural Resources, nor Dell Grove Township, nor any landowner of record within the plat, nor any other person has any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate covered by the platted road. 557.03 NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM

www.pinecitymn.com Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 557.03, you are hereby served with notice that no personal claim is made against you and that any defendant upon whom this notice is served who unreasonably defends this action shall pay full costs to the plaintiff. Dated: October 14, 2015 /s/ MIKE FLEMING Mike Fleming (Attorney ID # 0396467) Attorney for Plaintiff Mailing address: Ledin & Hofstad, Ltd 539 Main St. S, Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-7537 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on November 19 and 26, 2015 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-15-80 Estate of Kay LaRae Benck, aka Kay Benck; aka Kay L. Benck, Decedent. NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on January 4, 2016 at 1:30 p.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 635 Northridge Dr., NW, Pine City, MN 55063 Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent, dated February 21, 2013 under Minn. Stat 524.2-513 (“Will”), and for the appointment of Ronald J. Benck, whose address is 224 W. Church St., Belle Plaine, MN 56011, of Lacey Geerdes, whose address is 605 3rd Av., Windom, MN 56191, as Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of the Decedent in  an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. A charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minn. Stat. 501B.41, subd. 5. BY THE COURT Dated: November 5, 2015 /s/JAMES T. REUTER Judge of District Court By Sarah Spencer - Deputy Dated: November 5, 2015 /s/LU ANN BLEGEN Court Administrator By Sarah Spencer - Deputy Attorney for Petitioner Fred Holm, Attorney at Law 820 Howe Av., Suite 102 Mora, MN 55051-1766 Attorney License: 219964 Phone: (320) 679-5210 Fax: (320) 679-0422 Email: fred@ec-title.com Filed 11-5-15 Court Administration District Court Pine County, MN By SS Court Administrator/Deputy Published in the Pine City Pioneer on November 19 and 26, 2015 Case Type: Contract and Mortgage Foreclosure STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 58-CV-09-706 Stearns Bank, N.A., a Minnesota Banking Corporation, Plaintiff, v. Jane A. Burnes-Leverenz aka Jane A. Burnes Leverenz aka Jane A. Burnes aka Jane Leverenz aka Jane Burnes aka Jane A Leverenz, Leva M. Leverenz, Jozie R. Leverenz, and Kevin Hofstad, Defendants. SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that under and by virtue of Order for Judgment and Judgment in the above entitled action dated March 31, 2015, a certified copy of which has been delivered to me, I, the undersigned Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, will sell at public auction, in separate parcels, to the highest bidder, on the 31st day of December, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. in the office of the Pine County Sheriff, Pine County Courthouse, Room 100, 635

Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, MN 55063, the real estate located in Pine County, Minnesota, described as: Lot 16, of Auditor’s Subdivision of Government Lot 2, Section 22, Township 39 North, Range 21 West, Pine County, Minnesota. (Property address: 17660 Edgewater Road NE, Pine City, MN 55063; PID 280395000) AND All that part of Government Lot 2, in Section 22, Township 39, Range 21, Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at an iron monument at the southwest corner of Lot 9, of Auditor’s Subdivision of said Government Lot 2, and running West on the south line of said Government Lot 2, a distance of 87.8 feet; thence North 12 degrees 20 minutes West 350 feet to point of beginning; thence continuing North 12 degrees 20 minutes West 50 feet; thence East to the Northwest corner of Lot 16, Auditor’s Subdivision of aforesaid Government Lot 2; thence southeasterly 50 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot 16; thence West to the point of beginning, reserving an easement for roadway purposes over the West 30 feet of the above described parcel for the purpose of ingress and egress to the parcels lying North thereof, together with an easement for roadway purposes over a parcel of land 30 feet in width, the westerly line thereof commencing at the Southwest corner of the above described premises, thence South 12 degrees 20 minutes East to the South line of said Government Lot 2. (Property address: none; PID 280330000) AND That part of Government Lot 2; Section 22, Township 39, Range 21, Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the North Quarter corner of said Section 22, Township 39, Range 21; thence on an assumed bearing of South 1 degree 19 minutes West along the North-South quarter line of said Section 22, a distance of 609.15 feet; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 30 seconds East a distance of 1111.80 feet; thence South 1 degree 19 minutes West a distance of 322.26 feet to the point of beginning of the property to be described; thence North 1 degree 19 minutes East a distance of 48.89 feet; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 30 seconds East a distance of 176.0 feet to the intersection with Line “A”, described below; thence South 12 degrees 20 minutes East along said Line “A” a distance of 50.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 49 minutes 30 seconds West a distance of 187.8 feet to the point of beginning. AND That part of Government Lot 2, Section 22, Township 39, Range 21, Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the North Quarter corner of said Section 22, Township 39, Range 21; thence on an assumed bearing of South 1 degree 19 minutes West along the North-South Quarter line of said Section 22 a distance of 609.15 feet; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 30 seconds East 1111.80 feet; thence South 1 degree 19 minutes West a distance of 273.37 feet to the point of beginning of the property to be described; thence North 1 degree 19 minutes East a distance of 48.89 feet; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 30 seconds East a distance of 164.2 feet to the intersection with Line “A”, described below; thence South 12 degrees 20 minutes East along said Line “A” a distance of 50.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 49 minutes, 30 seconds West 176.0 feet to the point of beginning. Description of LINE “A”: Commencing at the North Quarter corner of said Section 22; thence on an assumed bearing of South 1 degree 19 minutes West, along the North-South Quarter line of said Section 22, a distance of 609.15 feet; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 30 seconds East a distance of 1221.8 feet to an existing iron monument and the point of beginning of Line “A”; thence South 12 degrees 20 minutes East 800 feet and Line “A” there terminating. (Property address: none; PID 280318000) Said sales will be made to satisfy amounts adjudged and due plaintiff and described in the Order for Judgment and Judgment dated March 31, 2015, against defendants Jane A. Burnes-Leverenz, a/k/a Jane A. Burnes, a/k/a Jane A. Burnes Leverenz, a/k/a Jane A. Leverenz, a/k/a Jane Burnes, a/k/a Jane Leverenz, in the amount of $810,580.38; and against Leva M. Leverenz and Jozie R. Leverenz, jointly and severally, in the amount of $524,754.67, plus interest, costs and disbursements as allowed by the Order for Judgment and Judgment, and subject to redemption by the

mortgagors, their personal representatives or assigns, within six (6) months from the date of confirmation of the sheriff’s sale. The sale does not include any interest of Jane A. Burnes-Leverenz, a/k/a Jane A. Burnes, a/k/a Jane A. Burnes Leverenz, a/k/a Jane A. Leverenz, a/k/a Jane Burnes, a/k/a Jane Leverenz, in any real estate therein. IF PART OF THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD CONTAINS YOUR HOUSE, YOU MAY DESIGNATE AN AREA AS A HOMESTEAD TO BE SOLD AND REDEEMED SEPARATELY. YOU MAY DESIGNATE THE HOUSE YOU OCCUPY AND ANY AMOUNT OF THE PROPERTY AS A HOMESTEAD. THE DESIGNATED HOMESTEAD PROPERTY MUST CONFORM TO THE LOCAL ZONING ORDINANCES AND BE COMPACT SO THAT IT DOES NOT UNREASONABLY REDUCE THE VALUE OF THE REMAINING PROPERTY. YOU MUST PROVIDE THE PERSON FORECLOSING ON THE PROPERTY, THE SHERIFF, THE COUNTY RECORDER AND/OR THE REGISTRAR OF TITLES WITH A COPY OF THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE HOMESTEAD YOU HAVE DESIGNATED BY TEN BUSINESS DAYS BEFORE THE DATE THE PROPERTY IS TO BE SOLD. PINE COUNTY By /s/ Jeff Nelson Jeff Nelson, Sheriff Dated: October 21, 2015 Attorney for Plaintiff: Shawn M. Dunlevy (#123626) Robert R. Kanuit (#0252530) Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A. 302 West Superior Street, Suite 700 Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 725-6841 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26 and December 3, 2015 Case Type: Contract and Mortgage Foreclosure STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 58-CV-09-706 Stearns Bank, N.A., a Minnesota Banking Corporation, Plaintiff, v. Jane A. Burnes-Leverenz aka Jane A. Burnes Leverenz aka Jane A. Burnes aka Jane Leverenz aka Jane Burnes aka Jane A Leverenz, Leva M. Leverenz, Jozie R. Leverenz, and Kevin Hofstad, Defendants. SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that under and by virtue of Order for Judgment and Judgment in the above entitled action dated March 31, 2015, a certified copy of which has been delivered to me, I, the undersigned Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, will sell at public auction, in separate parcels, to the highest bidder, on the 31st day of December, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. in the office of the Pine County Sheriff, Pine County Courthouse, Room 100, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, MN 55063, the real estate located in Pine County, Minnesota, described as: That part of Lots 1 and 2, Block 19, Original Townsite of Pine City, Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of said Lot 1, distant 50.63 feet East of the Northwest corner of said Lot 1 (the North line of said Lot 1 having an assumed bearing of North 89 degrees 37 minutes 54 seconds East); thence South 0 degrees 03 minutes 12 seconds West a distance of 51.55 feet; thence North 89 degrees 39 minutes 10 seconds East a distance of 15.16 feet; thence easterly, a distance of 85.01 feet to the Southeast corner of said Lot 1; thence northerly, along the East line of said Lot 1, to the Northeast corner of said Lot 1; thence westerly, along the North line of said Lot 1, to the point of beginning. AND That part of Lots 1 and 2, Block 19, Original Townsite of Pine City, Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at a point on the North line of said Lot 1, distant 50.63 feet East of the Northwest corner of said Lot 1 (the North line of said Lot 1 having an assumed bearing of North 89 degrees 37 minutes 54 seconds East); thence South 0 degrees 03 minutes 12 seconds West a distance of 51.55 feet, thence North 89 degrees 39 minutes 10 seconds East a distance of 15.16 feet to the point of beginning of the property to be described, thence South 0 degrees 22 minutes 54 seconds East, parallel with the East line of said Block 19, a distance of 22.69

PINE CITY PIONEER feet, thence North 89 degrees 39 minutes 10 seconds East a distance of 9.00 feet, thence South 0 degrees 22 minutes 54 seconds East, parallel with said East line, a distance of 26.25 feet to the South line of said Lot 2; thence easterly, along said South line, to the Southeast corner of said Lot 2; thence northerly, along said East line, to the Northeast corner of said Lot 2; thence westerly, a distance of 85.01 feet to the point of beginning. (Property addresses: 207 5th Street SE and 209 5th Street SE, both in Pine City, MN 55063; PIDS 425146000 and 425147000) AND Lot 17, of Auditor’s Subdivision of Government Lot 2, Section 22, Township 39 North, Range 21 West, Pine County, Minnesota. (Property address: 17678 Edgewater Road NE, Pine City, MN 55063; PID 280396000) AND All that part of Government Lot 2, in Section 22, Township 39, Range 21, Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at an Iron monument at the southwest corner of Lot 9, of Auditor’s Subdivision of said Government Lot 2, and running West on the south line of said Government Lot 2, a distance of 87.8 feet; thence North 12 degrees 20 minutes West 400 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing North 12 degrees 20 minutes West 50 feet; thence East to the Northwest corner of Lot 17, Auditor’s Subdivision of aforesaid Government Lot 2; thence southeasterly 50 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot 17; thence West to the point of beginning. (Property address: none, adjacent and to the west of 17678 Edgewater Road NE, Pine City, MN 55063; PID 280331000) Said sales will be made to satisfy amounts adjudged and due plaintiff and described in the Order for Judgment and Judgment dated March 31, 2015, against defendants Jane A. Burnes-Leverenz, a/k/a Jane A. Burnes, a/k/a Jane A. Burnes Leverenz, a/k/a Jane A. Leverenz, a/k/a Jane Burnes, a/k/a Jane Leverenz, in the amount of $810,580.38; and against Leva M. Leverenz and Jozie R. Leverenz, jointly and severally, in the amount of $524,754.67, plus interest, costs and disbursements as allowed by the Order for Judgment and Judgment, and subject to redemption by the mortgagors, their personal representatives or assigns, within six (6) months from the date of confirmation of the sheriff’s sale. IF PART OF THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD CONTAINS YOUR HOUSE, YOU MAY DESIGNATE AN AREA AS A HOMESTEAD TO BE SOLD AND REDEEMED SEPARATELY. YOU MAY DESIGNATE THE HOUSE YOU OCCUPY AND ANY AMOUNT OF THE PROPERTY AS A HOMESTEAD. THE DESIGNATED HOMESTEAD PROPERTY MUST CONFORM TO THE LOCAL ZONING ORDINANCES AND BE COMPACT SO THAT IT DOES NOT UNREASONABLY REDUCE THE VALUE OF THE REMAINING PROPERTY. YOU MUST PROVIDE THE PERSON FORECLOSING ON THE PROPERTY, THE SHERIFF, THE COUNTY RECORDER AND/OR THE REGISTRAR OF TITLES WITH A COPY OF THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE HOMESTEAD YOU HAVE DESIGNATED BY TEN BUSINESS DAYS BEFORE THE DATE THE PROPERTY IS TO BE SOLD. PINE COUNTY By /s/ Jeff Nelson Jeff Nelson, Sheriff Dated: October 21, 2015 Attorney for Plaintiff: Shawn M. Dunlevy (#123626) Robert R. Kanuit (#0252530) Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A. 302 West Superior Street, Suite 700 Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 725-6841 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26 and December 3, 2015 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: October 25, 2007 MORTGAGOR: Richard W. Shelley and Deborah Thurston, a single man and single woman. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB. DATE AND PLACE OF

RECORDING: Recorded March 20, 2008 Pine County Recorder, Document No. A471217. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: M&T Bank. Dated May 5, 2014 Recorded May 22, 2014, as Document No. A-514615. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 1001337-0002557266-3 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Countrywide Bank, FSB RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: M&T Bank MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 18344 Creekside Court, Pine City, MN 55063 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 28.5724.000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 11, Block 1, Creekside, Pine County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Pine ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $74,200.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $75,752.48 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January 7, 2016 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: D e t e n t i o n Center, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City MN 55063 to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on July 7, 2016, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: October 27, 2015 M&T Bank Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 37-15-007702 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3 and 10, 2015

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NOTICE CITY OF ROCK CREEK Notice is hereby given that the Rock Creek City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday December 3, 2015 at 7PM at the Rock Creek City Center to take comments on amending the following Ordinances: #21 - Subdivision and Platting, #26 - Regulating Special Meeting, #28 - Adopting the Minnesota State Building Code and #60 - the City Zoning Ordinance. Repealing Ordinance #53 - adopting the State Language for Variances and Ordinance #55 – Floodplain Management. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing and be heard on this matter. Letters are also welcome. The City Council shall hold their regular meeting immediately following the public hearing. Sandra Pangerl City Clerk Administrator PO Box 229 Rock Creek, MN 55067 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on November 19, 2015 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTIFICATION OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the mortgage dated October 18, 2007, executed by Jennifer Walz-Malone fka Jennifer K. Walz and Jason Malone, married as husband and wife, as mortgagors, to TCF National Bank, a national banking association, as mortgagee, recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Pine County, Minnesota, on November 2, 2007, as Document No. A468625, which mortgage conveyed and mortgaged the following described property, situated in the County of Pine and State of Minnesota, which property has a street address of 905 3rd Avenue Southwest, Pine City, Minnesota 55063, and tax identification number 425100000: The Easterly 75 feet of Lots Seven (7), Eight (8) and Nine (9), Block Fifteen (15) in the Original Townsite of Pine City, less the following described parcel: The Northerly 45 feet of the East 75 feet of Lot Nine (9), Block Fifteen (15), Original Townsite of Pine City, Pine County, Minnesota That the original principal amount secured by said mortgage was $172,912.00; that there has been compliance with any condition precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by said mortgage and foreclosure of said mortgage required by said mortgage, any note secured thereby, or any statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt remaining

FROM PAGE 20 secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there is claimed to be due upon said mortgage and is due thereon at the date of this notice, the sum of $197,201.08 in principal and interest. That by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the said mortgage will be foreclosed by the sale of the above described premises with appurtenances, which said sale will be made by the Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, at the Sheriff’s office in the Law Enforcement Center, 635 Northridge Drive Northwest, Pine City, Minnesota, on December 17, 2015, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at public auction to the highest bidder, to pay the amount then due on said mortgage, together with the costs of foreclosure, including attorneys’ fees as allowed by law, in accordance with the provisions of said mortgage. The time allowed by law for redemption by the mortgagors, their personal representatives or assigns, is six (6) months from the date of said sale. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: Jason Malone THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on June 17, 2016, unless the foreclosure is postponed pursuant to Minn. Stat. §580.07, or the redemption period is reduced to five (5) weeks under Minn. Stat. §582.032. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT BY A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED: October 29, 2015 TCF National Bank FOLEY & MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P. By: Karl K. Heinzerling Atty. No. 142475 Attorneys for Mortgagee 250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 1200 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26 and December 3, 2015

Donna Lange Donna Lange died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015 at FirstLight Hospital in Mora at the age of 82. Donna is survived by her children: Peggy (Guy) Johnson of International Falls, Penny Reiser of Pine City, Joy (Ed) Pangerl of Pine City, Randy (Brenda) Lange of Milaca; grandchildren: Darrick (Sandra) Johnson, Cindy (Brian) Youso all of International Falls, Laurie (Brett) Brown, Kristy Reiser (Josh Hanson), Jim (Anna) Reiser, Mitchell (Marie)

Pangerl, Edward Pangerl Jr. (Alyssa Magnuson), all of Pine City, Cara Johnson of Sartell, Janna (Caleb) Kimmes of Kimball, Noelan (Samantha) Lange of Milaca, Jared (Tonya) Lange of Willmar, Daniel Pangerl of Ham Lake; 20 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, brother-in-law Ted Olson of Camarillo, California. Donna is preceded in death by her husband Hartley Lange, parents Ernest and Verna Anderson, sister Betty Olson, grandson David Pangerl, son-in-law Robert Reiser. Reverend Vicki Vander Vegt officiated funeral services for Donna Lange at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15, at the Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City. A time of visitation and reviewal was held one hour prior to the funeral service at the chapel. Interment took place in Brook Park Cemetery. Funeral arrangements for Donna Lange are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel; www.funeralandcremationservice.com.

OPEN HOUSE Deacon Gene Biever Come share in the 25th anniversary celebration of Deacon Gene Biever’s ordination to the Permanent Diaconate on Saturday, Nov. 28 at Immaculate Conception Church, Pine City. Celebration of the Mass will take place at 11 a.m., followed by a meal with Deacon Gene and Darlene Biever from 12:15 - 4 p.m. in the church hall.

THANK YOU Thank you to Pine City High School Theater for the wonderful breakfast and matinee presentation of Footloose - The Musical. We really enjoyed it! Sandy and Darrell Williamson

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Chamber of Commerce celebrates a successful year The Pine City Chamber of Commerce held their annual banquet with a Halloween theme at the Pine City American Legion on Oct. 27. Food, fun and crazy costumes provided entertainment for the successful event.

WEATHER Date 11/9 11/10 11/11 11/12 11/13 11/14 11/15

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PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Nov. 9 - 15 Theft, burglary, vandalism

Nov. 9, 2:15 p.m., report of damage to property, Cross Lake Rd., Chengwatana Twp. west. Nov. 9, 5:10 p.m., report of damage to property, Brunswick Rd., Royalton Twp. Nov. 11, 3:40 p.m., report of burglary, Main St., Brook Park. Nov. 11, 9:11 p.m., report of vehicle theft/attempt, 8th St., Pine City north. Nov. 12, 9:59 a.m., report of shoplifter, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. Nov. 12, 1:29 p.m., report of vehicle exterior damage, Auburn Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Nov. 13, 7:51 a.m., report of driveoffs, 13th St., Pine City south. Nov. 13, 11:21 a.m., report of fraud, Red Oak Rd., Royalton Twp. Nov. 13, 11:28 a.m., report of fraud, Main St., Pine City Twp. west. Nov. 14, 5:14 p.m., report of shoplifter, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. Nov. 15, 10:22 a.m., report of fraud, Johnson Ave., Pine City south.

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Nov. 9, 12:49 p.m., report of harassment, 3rd Ave., Pine City south. Nov. 9, 4:17 p.m., report of disturbance, Deer Valley Rd., Pine City Twp. east. Nov. 9, 5:15 p.m., report of trespass, Beroun Crossing Rd., Chengwatana Twp. east. Nov. 10, 1:33 p.m., report of threats, Eagle Ln.,

Royalton Twp. Nov. 10, 5:04 p.m., report of assault, 1st Ave., Pine City north. Nov. 11, 12:23 a.m., report of unknown trouble, 8th Ave., Pine City south. Nov. 11, 11:44 p.m., report of unwanted person, Pokegama Ave., Henriette. Nov. 12, 6:08 p.m., report of harassment, Pokegama Ave., Henriette. Nov. 12, 10:57 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 1st Ave./12th St., Pine City north. Nov. 13, 1:48 p.m., report of suspicious activity, Everready Rd./Vine Ln., Pokegama Twp. east. Nov. 14, 6:39 a.m., report of drug incident, Main St., Pine City south. Nov. 14, 10:28 p.m., report of disturbance, Henriette Rd./Feather Ln., Pokegama Twp. west. Nov. 15, 9:51 a.m., request to check hazard, Tigua Rd./Pokegama Lake Rd., Pokegama Twp. west.

Fires and accidents Nov. 9, 1:49 p.m., report of grass ﬁre, County Hwy. 61, Mission Creek Twp. Nov. 11, 4:54 p.m., report of personal injury, Airport Rd./Airwaves Rd., Pine City north. Nov. 15, 7:12 p.m., report of miscellaneous ﬁre, Henriette Rd., Pokegama Twp. west.

Jail roster Nov. 9, Dennis Wayne Harth, warrant, remand-hold, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1... govt- smuggle- contraband into prison, possess ammo/any ﬁrearm- convict...

Nov. 9, Marcus Christopher Huff, warrant, Pine County warrant, remand-RPR, assault- terrorist threats reckless... Released Nov. 10. Nov. 10, Myron Jay Benjamin Jr., awaiting trial/ court, remand-bail, weapon- poss- convicted felon- ﬁrearm... Nov. 10, Adrian Hernandez-Amador, warrant, remand-hold, drugs- 5th degree- poss- marijuana. Nov. 10, Shawn Thomas Zeimet, warrant, remand-bail, traffic- DUI- 2nd degree- GM. Nov. 10, Ashley Lynn Norell, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- poss/sale hypo syringe/ need... Pine County warrant, traffic- driving after revocation, insurance- no proof, careless driving, duty to drive with due care... Released Nov. 12. Nov. 11, Austin Donald Fisher, awaiting trial/ court, remand-hold, remand-bail, assault- domestic assault- misd., disturb- interfere with 911 call, drugs- 5th degree- poss... kidnap- false imprisonment- intention... Nov. 12, William Arlyn Obrien, warrant, Pine County writ, drugs- 5th degree- poss... Released Nov. 13. Nov. 12, Ava Batesta Mitchell, hold for other agency, drugs- 2nd degree- poss... Released Nov. 12. Nov. 12, Teanna Lynn Emery, awaiting trial/ court, remand-bail, violate no contact order within 1... assault- domestic assault- GM. Nov. 12, Dustin Allen Hunt, under sentence, trafﬁc- DUI- 3rd degree- alcohol conc over... Nov. 12, Fawn Lynn Marie Thomas, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degree-

poss... Pine County warrant, forgery- offer or pass counterfeited... Nov. 12, Leonard Brandon Seelen, book and release, summons, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule... Released Nov. 12. Nov. 13, Sara Beth Dorr, under sentence, trafficDUI- 3rd degree- alcohol conc over... Nov. 13, John Benjamin Shabaiash, warrant, remand-hold, obstruct legal process- interfere... assault- domestic assault- GM. Nov. 13, Nicholas Ander Robey, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree driving... driving after revocation, insurance- no proof. Released Nov. 15. Nov. 14, Wesley Nathaniel Little, awaiting trial/ court, hold for other agency, kidnap- kidnapping conﬁne/remove...; probable cause, ﬂeeing police officer, violate no contact order- within 1... Nov. 15, Duke Lloyd Roseland, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, burglary- 1st degreedwelling- occupied, fugitive from justice from other state; Pine County warrant, traffic- driving after suspension, open bottle- possess; damage to property- 4th degree- intentio... Nov. 15, Julie Mathilda Maxson, hold for other agency, vehicle- theft- operate w/o owner consent. Released Nov. 16.

There have been 1,678 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2015.

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D&N Trucking is looking for FT OTR drivers with 2 years verifiable exp., 23 years of age and a satisfactory MVR. We have FL and West runs, 8-10 days out with 3-4 days off; Midwest Runs, 3-4 days out and 2-3 days off and part-time available. Benefits, Paid Vacation, and Bonus available. Please call Chad or Jamie at 763-389-4816 or 800-247-3851. www.dntruck.com

Full-time/part-time positions open working with Vulnerable Adults in Chisago/Pine/Isanti counties. For position details & to apply online, visit our website www.providecare.com

The City of Pine City is accepting applications for employment to work at the city outdoor skating rinks.

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PART-TIME BUS DRIVERS

Employees will work a variety of hours Sunday - Saturday from approximately December 15 - March 1st.

in Pine County $12.80/HOUR www.aeoa.org and follow the link through the “careers” tab. If your application is accepted, Arrowhead Transit will provide and pay for the training you need to obtain your professional commercial drivers license (CDL). You must be 21 years of age .

NOW HIRING! • Provide a high level of customer service to our customers via the phone and in person

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Are you looking for a short-term opportunity and wanting to join a fun and energetic team? Lakes and Pines is looking for a dedicated, caring person to join our team as a Substitute Home Visitor. Home Visitors assist children and families with school readiness activities, co-planned with parents to prepare them for school and life during weekly home visits and regular socializations. Home Visitors help families with goal setting and resource acquisition to support their eﬀorts towards selfreliance. Home Visitors empower parents to be their child’s ﬁrst and most important teacher. Position requires a High School Diploma or equivalency. Preferred education includes a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child and Family Studies, Early Childhood Teacher Licensure, or Home Visiting Child Development Associates (CDA) Credential. Must have experience working with children and families, willingness to work with parents and children in home and classroom settings, be sensitive to the lifestyles and needs of low-income clientele, and must be a team player. This is a full time temporary position with competitive salary. For more information, job description, and application contact:

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PINE CITY PIONEER

NOVEMBER 19, 2015 www.pinecitymn.com

Where in the world is the Pine City Pioneer? Brian and Judy Scholin, Jim and Mary Kay Sloan and Sara and Phil Guthrie bring the latest Pine City Pioneer (and a classic edition of the Pine Poker-Pioneer) along with them on a journey to the Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia – the largest religious monument in the world. Readers can show their Pine City pride by submitting pictures of themselves in exotic locations throughout the world. Send all photos to editor@pinecitymn.com.

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Pine City pals reconnect in Alaska PHOTO PROVIDED

On a birthday quest to Quinlan Pine City’s Jim Zaun and his Pine City Pioneer took a trip down to Quinlan, Texas for Aunt Mildred Allen’s 95th birthday.

Paul Kirby and Ben Mettling – both from Pine City – taught together and coached football together in Rush City about ﬁve years ago, and now work in the same school district in the Northwest Arctic Borough School District in Alaska. Kirby lives in Kivalina, Alaska while on a year-long sabbatical from his 14 year teaching career at Jacobson Elementary in Rush City, while Mettling is in his second year of teaching in Selawik, Alaska. The two men coach their respective schools’ Mixed 6 Co-Ed High School Volleyball Teams and last weekend the teams played each other. Luckily, no feelings were hurt as each team earned a win over the two games. The two then bundled up to step outside at about 10 a.m., and took this photo with their Pine City Pioneers in -15 degree weather on Nov. 15.

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Nature smiles through warm November days (above) The ﬁelds of Pokegama Township turn magical as the rising sun ﬁlls the sky with purple, pink and gold. (right) This delphinium at the Karas homestead was still ecstatically blooming even as November arrived in Pine County. JODY KARAS