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Young victim remembered as murder charges ﬁled against alleged killer BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Editor’s note: Due to the graphic nature of its content, this story may not be suitable for all readers. A Hinckley man has been charged with murder after allegedly beating a two-year-old boy in Sandstone on Aug. 24, causing injuries that led to the child’s death. Jonathan Michael Loun, 31, was charged with three counts of second-degree murder, two counts of assault and one count of malicious punishment of a child after Dante Sears died of his injuries on Aug. 29, five days after having his skull fractured.

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A group of well-wishers release balloons – with one rising high above the others – outside the Pine Government Center in Pine City on Thursday, Aug. 27 in honor of Dante Sears. Dante, still in a coma, turned three years old on Aug. 27. He was taken off life support two days later, on Saturday, Aug. 29 after helping other children through organ transplants.

CHILD BEATING REPORTED On Aug. 25 at 7:25 a.m. a Pine County deputy responded to a call from a Sandstone apartment. A woman, Jessica Carr, reported that her boyfriend had hit her young son on the head. When the deputy came on the scene a medical response team from Essentia Hospital was already in the apartment. Dante was propped up on

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Dante Sears’ mother said the toddler was happy, playing and eating before she left him in Loun’s care.

a couch, bleeding from his mouth and nose. He was limp and unresponsive with labored, raspy breathing. The crew immediately put Dante in an ambulance, and he was transported to Minneapolis Children’s Hospital by helicopter. Carr said that at 8:30 p.m. the previous night she had put Dante to bed. She said that he was happy, playing and eating. She said she changed his SEE MURDER, PAGE 16

What’s the cost of living in Pine County? Pine County has second highest estimated monthly transportation costs in state BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Take away savings and any expense beyond basic needs for health and safety. Forget vacations. Get rid of tobacco, alcohol, entertainment, even eating at restaurants. What’s left? Groceries and housing. Health care, transportation, child care, other necessities and net taxes.

Add up the cost of all of these things and the total equals the basic cost of living. And a recently released online tool (at mn.gov/deed/data/data-tools/col/) from the Minnesota Department of Economic Development (DEED) breaks down what that estimated cost of living is county by county in the state in 2015. Of all 84 counties in the state, Pine County is ranked 14th highest in cost of living. While this may be a surprising statistic to some, the cause is straightforward: Pine County has the second highest transportation costs of any county in the state (behind only Mille Lacs County), with SEE LIVING, PAGE 16

COST OF LIVING: MINNESOTA VS. PINE COUNTY State average (Couple, one child, one full-time, one part-time worker) Yearly cost of living: $50,988 Hourly wage needed: $16.34 Child care: $443 Food costs: $772 Health care: $405 Housing costs: $907 Transportation costs: $1,039 Other costs: $235 2015 Taxes: $448

Pine County (Couple, one child, one full-time, one part-time worker) Yearly cost of living: $52,150 Hourly wage needed: $16.71 Child care: $257 Food costs: $752 Health care: $400 Housing costs: $792 Transportation costs: $1,429 Other costs: $216 2015 Taxes: $499

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Body leaves more questions than answers BY KIRSTEN FAURIE EDITOR@MORAMINN.COM

After a frustrating start to their investigation, officers are left with more questions than answers regarding a body found Aug. 25 in the wreckage of a shed fire. The Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office, Ogilvie Fire Department and Mora Fire Department were dispatched to the fire at approximately 10 p.m. that night. While the fire was being extinguished emergency responders found the remains of an unidentified human body. According to Kanabec County property documents, the owner of the property was 52-year-old Bradlee Steeves Sr. Steeves’ family reported to officers that he was recently staying in part of the shed which had been built as a living space. However, authorities have not positively identified the victim as Steeves and are waiting for DNA confirmation from the

medical examiner. Kanabec County Sheriff Brian Smith said he and his investigators are currently at a loss for both the cause of death and the cause of the fire. Investigators are waiting for further analysis from the medical examiner, including toxicology reports, that could possibly provide more insight into how the victim died. Smith said it could take weeks until they hear results. The investigation by the Minnesota State Fire Marshal is ongoing, but there was too much damage to the structure to say thus far where or how the fire started. Smith described the situation as one of the worst he has ever seen and that anything is still possible at this point in their investigation. The Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office has not ruled out suicide or homicide. KIRSTEN FAURIE | THE TIMES

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Investigators sort through charred debris of a shed fire to remove the remains of a human body that was discovered there. Thus far authorities have not positively identified the body, and have not yet determined the cause of death or the cause of the fire.

Motorcycle fatalities on the rise in Minnesota

ing speed in check. • Never drink and ride. • Always ride within their skillset, use good judgment and maintain a 3-second following distance.

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Forty-seven riders have died in motorcycle crashes so far in 2015, passing the total number of motorcycle fatalities in 2014, according to report from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. Forty-six riders died last year. Though no motorcycle fatalities have been reported in Pine County in 2015, fatal accidents have occurred to riders in Isanti and Chisago counties. And Pine County has not been immune to motorcycle crashes. As recently as July 17, a Brook Park man collided with a black bear crossing Interstate 35 just north of Pine City, and had to be airlifted to North Memorial Hospital. With a few months left of the riding season, public safety officials are asking riders and motorists to make safety a priority to help prevent this number from rising. Motorcycle deaths are up about 47 percent from this time last year when there were 32 rider deaths. There is no specific reason for the increase in rider deaths; however, there are some common themes based on the preliminary investigations. “More than half of these riders weren’t wearing a helmet when they crashed, and half of these fatal crashes were single-vehicle crashes involving only the

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This June 2013 collision between a Dodge Caravan and Harley Davidson motorcycle at the intersection of Highway 23 and Industrial Park Road offers a reminder of the risks and responsibilities involved in getting behind the handlebars of a motorcycle.

motorcycle,” said Bill Shaffer with the Department of Public Safety Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center (DPS-MMSC). “These are preventable. We strongly encourage riders to take a training course, wear full protective gear and slow down. It could save their life.” DPS-MMSC officials also ask motorcyclists and motorists to share the road. Failure to yield continues to be the

most-cited contributing factor in fatal motorcycle crashes. Public Safety Officials urge all motorcyclists to: • Wear protective gear, including a DOT-approved helmet and brightly-colored protective gear for visibility and protection. • Be prepared for inattentive drivers by staying focused on riding and keep-

AMINNESOTA MOTORCYCLE SAFETY CENTER The Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center (MMSC) provides rider education, training and licensing to prevent motorcycle crashes. It was created in the early 1980s to address record high motorcyclist fatalities. The MMSC provides on-cycle and classroom rider training courses, develops awareness campaigns and informational materials, and coordinates third-party skills testing for motorcycle license endorsement through the Basic Rider Course and evening testing at select DVS Exam Stations. • There are more than 236,000 registered motorcycles and more than 414,000 licensed operators in Minnesota. • During the 2014 training season, MMSC trained more than 6,000 students statewide. • New 2015 courses include 3-Wheel Basic Rider Course and Motorcycle Road Guard Certificate. A complete list of courses and descriptions is available online at motorcyclesafety.org. Follow MMSC on Twitter @MnDPS_ MCSafety and “like” MMSC on Facebook.

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SEPT. 3 - 6 Labor Day Weekend at St. Croix

Spend Labor Day weekend at St. Croix State Park, Hinckley, this Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 3 - 6 beginning at 3 p.m. on Thursday with “Feeding Frenzy.” Take a “Wild Edibles” nature hike on Friday and learn about local wild dogs. Saturday will feature butterflies, dragonflies, hawks and a 5-mile canoe/ kayak trip. Sunday learn about chirping insects, make a fire starter and watch old nature films. Come to the Interpretive Center to check out a free birding kit, fishing kit, GPS, book or digital camera. Visit the turtles, fish and frogs. All ages are welcome. The park is 15 miles east of Hinckley on State Highway 48, then five miles south on County Road 22. For more information contact Megan Johnsen at 320-384-6615, email megan. johnsen@state.mn.us, or visit www.mndnr.gov/stcroix for full schedule of events and times.

er Hayseeds will follow the rodeo. For advance sale tickets or information, call 320-629-1122 or visit www.PineCityRodeo.com.

SEPT. 8 Family Law Clinic The Refuge Network is sponsoring a free, open to the public, Family Law Clinic on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 6-8 p.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, 38460 Lincoln Trail, North Branch, MN 55056. Attendees will learn the basics on family law matters, receive helpful materials, and have questions answered by an attorney. There may be an opportunity for two individuals to meet with an attorney for an individual consultation. Consultations will be on a first come, first serve basis. For further information visit www.therefugenetwork.org or call 651-257-2890.

SEPT. 9 Driver improvement - Pine City

SEPT. 4 Citizen of the Year nomination deadline The Chamber is accepting nominations for the 2015 Outstanding Citizen of the Year until Friday, Sept. 4 at noon. Submit nominations in writing by email at info@pinecitychamber.com, or by mail: 315 Main Street South, Suite 155, Pine City MN 55063. A nominee should be a resident of Pine City and exhibit qualities that make them deserving of recognition by the community. A recognition banquet in honor of the 2015 Citizen of the Year will be planned for mid-September.

SEPT. 5 Kids Crafts and wild rice demonstrations at Mille Lacs Kids ages 5 and up are invited to Mille Lacs Indian Museum on Saturday, Sept. 5 between 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to learn how to decorate an Ojibwe-style shoulder bag. In addition, there will be free, 20-minute demonstrations on how to parch, thresh and winnow wild rice into the finished product every hour between noon and 3 p.m. For more information, call 320-532-3632 or email millelacs@mnhs.org.

SEPT. 5 & 6 Pine City PRCA Championship Rodeo The 9th annual Pine City PRCA Championship Rodeo will take place at Heidelberger Farm Equipment at 3923 State Hwy. 70 three miles west of I-35 on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5 & 6 beginning at 6 p.m. both days. There will be mutton bust’n, a calf scramble, wild cow milking, cowboy poker, a mechnical bull and much more. Sunday is “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” day and live music with the Kill-

A 55+ driver improvement course (four-hour refresher) will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pine City Elementary School Media Center, 700 6th Ave. SW. Preregistration is required. For information or to register call 888-234-1294, or visit www.mnsafetycenter.org. Persons age 55 and older who complete the course qualify for a ten percent discount on their auto insurance premiums for three years.

SEPT. 10 Magniﬁcent Red Hatters On Thursday, Sept. 10 the Magnificent Red Hatters will meet at 11:30 a.m. at the Pine City Country Club for lunch and a fashion show presented by the Dress Barn from North Branch. RSVP (by Sept. 4) to Diane Olson: 612-202-8740, or email d45olson@yahoo.com. Friends are always welcome.

SEPT. 11 PCftA Gallery exhibit Pine Center for the Arts’ next gallery exhibit, set to open on Friday, Sept. 11, will feature the work of Paul Johnson. A gallery opening reception with refreshments will take place from 4-7 p.m. For more information contact PCftA by email at info@ pinecenter.org or leave a message at 320-629-4924.

The second annual Pine City Horseshoe League tournament, open to the public, will be held at the Pine City American Legion on Saturday, Sept. 12. Bring a partner and sign in at 9 a.m. Beer bust begins at 10 a.m. Call Eric at 320-420-4821 or Caleb at 612-390-2384 with any questions.

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The 10th annual North Country Hillbillys Car & Truck Show will take place Saturday, Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Braham Covenant Church on County Hwy. 4 and State Hwy. 107. Custom dash plaques will be given to the first 50 entrants. There will be prize drawings, a “Valve Cover Race” at 1 p.m., “Slow Ride Race” at 2 p.m., muffler rap contest at 3 p.m., live gospel music, a kids’ tent and more. There is no entry fee but non-perishable food items for the local food shelf are encouraged. For more information call Les Orvis at 320-492-4579 or Mike Mason at 612-221-4295, or visit www.theNCH.com.

An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Monday, Sept. 14, at the First Lutheran Church at 1000 S. Jay Ave., Rush City, from 1 - 7 p.m. For an appointment to donate call the American Red Cross at 800-7332767 or visit redcrossblood.org.

SEPT. 12 & 13 Andersons’ Rock Creek Relics The annual Andersons’ Rock Creek Relics threshing and sawing show will take place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12 and 13 at 54433 Forest Blvd. in Rock Creek. There will be tractor and auto parades, farming demonstrations, kids’ pedal pull, a corn maze, food, live music by Sonny Winberg and more. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. For more information visit www. andersonsrockcreekrelics.com.

SEPT. 13 Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity has completed the construction of the new home in Hinckley at 403 Lawler Avenue and will host an open house at 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 13. June Hadlock, the new homeowner, and Habitat invite the public to tour the home and participate in the house blessing and celebration. For additional information contact Habitat for Humanity at 763-689-0288.

PFLAG Meeting The next meeting of the East Central Minnesota Parents, Friends and families of Lesbians and Gays (including also transgender and bisexual) will be held Sunday, Sept. 13, at 4:30 p.m. at Common Ground, the Cambridge United Methodist Church, at 409 North Cypress St., Cambridge. Anyone in need of support or answers on LGBT issues is encouraged to attend. Call 320-396-3128; 320-272-0069; or 763-552-0084 with questions.

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“Mystery Mondays” will feature the band Wink the Other Eye on Monday, Sept. 14 at the Grant House in Rush City. Mystery, with a meal and some music, is the focus of this series through We R Able. Order off the menu at 5:11 p.m. Music and mystery starts at 5:49 p.m. Preregistration is needed and there is a modest fee; call 320-358-1211.

SEPT. 15 Driver improvement - Hinckley A 55+ driver improvement course (four-hour refresher) will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Hinckley High School - Community Ed., 201 Main St., Hinckley. Preregistration is required. For information or to register call 888-234-1294, or visit www.mnsafetycenter.org. Persons age 55 and older who complete the course qualify for a ten percent discount on their auto insurance premiums for three years.

SEPT. 15 - 17 ORLC Fall Rummage & Bake Sale Our Redeemer Lutheran Church of Pine City will hold their early bird rummage and bake sale from 3 - 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The regular sale is 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16, followed by the bag sale from 4 - 6 p.m. The bag sale continues Thursday morning, Sept. 17 from 8 - 11 a.m. Morning coffee with Marilyn’s homemade caramel rolls will be served daily. Donations will be accepted on Sunday, Sept. 13 from 5 - 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 14 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call the church at 320-629-2985 for further information.

SEPT. 18 POW/MIA Candlelight Vigil A Candlelight Vigil for POW/ MIA Day will take place on Friday, Sept. 18 at the Pine City American Legion. The ceremony starts at 7 p.m. This is a chance to honor and remember family members who are serving, or have served, by lighting a candle in their honor as their name is called at the service. For questions, call Darlene at 320-629-2764.

‘The Abandoned Farms of Isanti County’ The Pine County History Museum is currently hosting the film and photo project, “The Abandoned Farms of Isanti County” at 6333 Andersen Alle, Askov. The exhibition, a yearlong exploration of what is left behind of the once working farms that helped shape Isanti County, will be on view through Friday, Sept. 18 during regular museum hours, free and open to the public. For information call 320-216-7636 or visit www.pinecountyhistorymuseum.org.

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MEETINGS THURSDAY 9/3 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Pine City Music Boosters: Pine City Pizza Pub, 6:30 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 9/5 Model RR club: Askov, 10 a.m., Pine County History Museum SUNDAY 9/6 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. MONDAY 9/7 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. Pine City Blue Star Moms: Pine City VFW Post, 6:30 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church TUESDAY 9/8 American Legion Auxiliary: Pine City American Legion, 7 p.m. Pine County Republicans: 7:30 p.m., Tobies, Hinckley WEDNESDAY 9/9 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 THURSDAY 9/10 Pine City VFW Auxiliary: Pine City VFW Post #4258, 7:30 p.m.

SENIOR DINING Sept. 7 - 11 Monday: Dining site closed for Labor Day Tuesday: Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, corn, wheat bread, cereal bar Wednesday: Beef vegetable bake, crunchy romaine salad, wheat dinner roll, oatmeal raisin cookie Thursday: Specials of the day Friday: Chicken pasta salad on a lettuce leaf, calico beans, sliced cucumbers, chocolate cake 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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Trying to understand It’s hard to make sense of it all sometimes. We all know terrible things happen in the world. You hear about meaningless violence and suffering every day. You just hope you don’t have to see it. But sometimes you do. Sometimes you need to look right at it. That happened this week, with the pointless, cruelty of Editor’s awful what happened to Soapbox Dante Sears. What was done to Mike that little boy comes from the darkest Gainor stuff in our human nature. I don’t want to have to write all that down, all those words that shouldn’t belong next to each other like “child” and “skull fracture.” It makes me sick just to think about it. But to not put it out there in blackand-white felt like turning away from the truth, from the reality and enormity of what happened. It felt like being unfaithful to the memory of a little kid with a big smile who was just about to celebrate his third birthday. It makes you want to look away and think about something else. Me too. I do it all the time. I don’t even care to watch the news every night. I like my peace of mind, and this stuff gnaws at me. Something like this makes you lose faith a little bit, even though you know that most of us are trying to do the very best we can for our families and loved ones, and half the folks you meet are doing something amazing to make the world a better place. Because there are a few who can’t or won’t stop themselves from doing something evil. I can’t imagine what the people who loved Dante are going through right now. I hope they know there are a lot of people thinking about them and praying for them. It’s the middle of the night as I’m writing this. My wife and kid are tucked in their beds. I’m in our kitchen, and the dog is lying underneath the table, every once in a while looking at me wondering what I’m still doing up. But right now she’s asleep, breathing slow and even and peaceful. It can be a good life, a very good life. I just wish Dante Sears was around to see a little more of it.

Fake check scams persist in Minnesota Advances in digital technology have made counterfeit checks easier to produce and harder to identify. Using stolen personal or business information, scammers are able to make fraudulent checks appear legitimate and further the persistence of fake check scams in today’s electronic marketplace. Fake check scams generally involve a fraudulent check sent to Attorney a citizen containing the citizen’s name and adGeneral dress with instructions to deposit the check and Lori send money to a third party. Typically, once Swanson the money is sent, the bank determines the check is fake and the citizen is on the hook for the money he or she sent. It can happen like this: As an independent cosmetics sales consultant with an active online presence, “Amy” was used to accepting checks from customers she did not know personally. So when a customer in Australia placed an order and offered to send a check, Amy agreed. When Amy received the check, however, she noticed that the customer had overpaid by $100. The customer explained that she needed the products right away and asked Amy to wire the overpayment to a third party for expedited shipping services. Amy

brought the check to her bank, which determined that it was counterfeit. After placing an advertisement online offering private hauling services, “Jack” received an email purportedly from a sports drink company offering $500 a week for placing a “wrap” with the company’s logo on his van. Jack agreed and provided his name and address to the sender. He then received a check for $1,000. When Jack questioned the overpayment, the sender told him to order the wrap directly from the manufacturer. Jack deposited the check in his account (which contained $100) and sent $500 via wire transfer as instructed, but the wrap never arrived. A week later, Jack’s bank told him that the check was fake and his account was overdrawn by $400. The bank then said he owed it for the money he sent to the manufacturer, plus fees on his now over-drafted account. “Pat” received a mailing that claimed he won $1 million and a luxury sports car in a foreign lottery. The mailing included a check for $2,000 to pay for insurance and taxes on the prize. Pat suspected the check was fraudulent, because he knew that a person shouldn’t have to pay to receive a prize. When he brought the check to his bank for verification, the banker said that the check was a very sophisticated forgery. HOW IT WORKS Fake check scammers take advantage of a federal law that requires banks to

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NEW TWISTS ON OLD SCAM A few recent twists on the fake check scam include: Foreign lottery—Scammers misrepresent that “winners” must pay insurance, taxes or fees to receive the prize. Unclaimed settlement—A recipient is misled to believe that she is required to pay a retainer or fee to collect a settlement. Classified ads and online auctions—A seller receives a check that pays over the amount solicited, and the scammer (in

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make a portion of deposited funds available right away, often on the following business day. These scammers may find victims by combing through classifieds, online advertisements, and web postings. Typically, fake check scammers use the promise of a job, sale, or prize to persuade a citizen to deposit a check written for more than the agreed-upon amount. The fraudster then instructs the citizen to immediately send all or a portion of the money—typically via an untraceable wire transfer or prepaid debit card “reload pack”—to a third party. It can take weeks, however, for a bank to determine whether a check is fraudulent. After the citizen sends the money, their bank will inform them that the check was counterfeit and they are out the money. The bank may also hold the citizen liable for an over-drafted account.

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How did your school beneﬁt from 2015 session? The arrival of September means kids are returning to school, which provides a good opportunity to share what was accomplished for K-12 Education during the 2015 session. Lawmakers made a historic investment in our students and schools, which benefits preschoolers, high school seniors, and all grade levels in between. Five hundred and twenty-five million in new funding was allocated to schools statewide. Locally, this translated into significant per pupil funding increases through Fiscal Year 2017. Under the new law, the

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Pine City School District will receive a $453 per pupil increase, Hinckley-Finlayson School District will see $444, East Central gains $415 per pupil, Mora will receive $407, and Willow River tallies $343. Whether it’s more afterschool programs, reducing class sizes, or retaining world-class teachers, this new funding will give our local schools the opportunity to improve in areas they feel are most needed. The legislature also implemented meaningful reforms during the 2015 session, including fewer mandated tests to increase classroom learning time, and improved access to quality educators by streamlining out-of-state teacher licensure reciprocity. There’s also additional funding for facilities maintenance which will help reduce funding disparities for

Greater Minnesota school districts and help finance the upkeep of school buildings, as well as a $95 million in early learning initiatives including scholarships and school readiness aid. I am confident that all of these education measures, plus dozens more that were approved during the 2015 session, will ultimately help all of our children succeed in school. Going forward, if you have any education questions or concerns, please contact me at 651296-0518 or rep.jason.rarick@house.mn. Best of luck to all the students, parents and educators in Pine and Kanabec counties this year, and please keep in touch.

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School bells are ringing in Pine City 10 Years Ago, 2015 Groups got together to help restore the Mission Creek Cemetery that was destroyed by the Great Hinckley Fire. The graves and markers were gone but a makeshift cross was attached to a tree to mark the site. While most traces of the cemetery were gone, those who later grew up in the Mission Creek area knew of the graves. Leonard Pavek heard about the place from his schoolteacher and, after an extensive search, was able to determine the location of the cemetery and the individual graves. He began efforts to have the land dedicated as a cemetery Years and restore the grave markers. A dedAgo ication ceremony was held last week at the old Mission Creek Cemetery, Donna where 15 people are buried. Enjoy the crisp air and bright colors Heath of the fall season at the North West Company Fur Post’s Fall Gathering on Sept. 17 and 18. Costumed re-enactors set up camp for the weekend and re-create a fall gathering of American Indians and fur traders preparing for the winter fur harvest. Joe Hobson, Pine City, and his son were among the costumed re-enactors at last year’s celebration. With the beginning of the school year, drivers are reminded that the street in front of the Pine City Elementary school is a one-way going west to east for the entire length on the north side of the school. Heading back to St. Cloud State University, 2005 PCHS graduate Alex Ames is already a sophomore. Top scores on two Advanced Placement tests and the Post-Secondary Enrollment Options program have given him a head start on his college education. Alex is the son of Roger and Candy Ames. He is pursuing his undergraduate degree in accounting before moving on to law school. The brand new livestock show ring building on the Pine County Fairgrounds was dedicated during the fair to the late Harry Haug.

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A Twin Cities woman died Sept. 2 in a plane crash just north of the Pine City Airport. Pilot Corey Kloeckner and passenger Jeffrey Anderson were trapped in the wreckage of the small plane which crashed on take off from the Airport just after noon on Sunday. Pine City Fire Department members reassured the injured men as they worked to free them. The impact of the crash broke the Cessna Skyhawk open right behind the cockpit seats. Tami Marie Kelley, 21, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Corey Gene Kloeckner, 20, pilot, and Jeffrey Paul Anderson, 23, passenger in the cockpit, were flown to North Memorial Hospital and were listed in critical condition. Kyle Hanson, Pine City, attended the International Special Olympics Training Festival. The festival was held at the National Sports Center In Blaine. Hanson was selected as one of the 50 athletes in the track and field area to train at the National Sports Center. Charges are pending against a Mora woman for her role in a fight outside the Palladium Bar in Brook Park. One woman was injured in the fight in which

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three other women were also involved. The Mora woman who is expected to be charged in the incident is accused of ripping a substantial amount of hair from the head of a 23-year-old woman from Isanti County. The lumps and bumps of football became reality for Pine City Dragon players in their first game of the season. The team suffered from early season jitters and lost their contest against the Foley Falcons. Lawn chairs are recyclables in the eyes of Marge and Larry Dvorak who have discovered a way to make lovely and durable seat replacements for the frames. The Dvoraks winter in Arizona and it was there that they learned how to weave beautiful macrame southwestern designs to replace the worn webbing on their lawn chairs. They recommend buying the best quality of cord for the project because it takes time to do the work and they want them to last a long time. Michael J. Nottom, son of LaVerne Nottom, Pine City, recently enlisted in the U. S. Air Force. He is a 1990 graduate of Pine City High School.

50 Years Ago, 1965 With the ringing of the school bell on Tuesday morning, 998 students reported for room assignments at the Pine City Public School. Construction is now in progress in Pine City on a new Tastee Freeze drive-in restaurant at the corner of 5th Ave. and Hwy. 61. The Pine City Area Vocational-Technical School “General Advisory Committee” has been selected and will hold its first meeting Sept. 9. At a rather brief village council meeting last week,

Sheriff Lawrence Thrun and Acting Police Chief Delbert Delaney appeared requesting that the village install a short wave police radio in the village police car. The council agreed and are now taking steps to purchase a radio unit. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hudak, Pine City, on the birth of their daughter Kristi Ann on Sept. 2.

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The local schools opened Tuesday with 525 pupils attending the first day. There will probably be from 10 to 15 more pupils before the end of the week. A bridal shower was held in honor of Miss Irene Pangerl at Mrs. Ray Anderson’s. Assisting hostesses were Mmes. John Heyda and Charies Downing. Miss Mary Berg has joined the Poker-Pioneer force as a full-time reporter and bookkeeper. We are sure folks will find Mary very pleasant and accommodating. Miss Ruth Klynstra, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Klynstra of Hinckley and Erwin Blanchard, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Blanchard of Pine City, were united in marriage in a quiet wedding at the Methodist Church on Sept. 7.

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Pine County’s 2013 poverty level was lower than the national average but still the eighth highest in Minnesota, a report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows. According to the Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (found at http:// www.census.gov/did/www/saipe/) in 2013 Pine County had 4,265 in poverty or 15.7 percent out of a total 27,236 (not including residents of college dormitories, military housing, prisons, nursing homes, etc.). This compares to 15.8 percent for the total United States and 11.2 percent for Minnesota. In 2013, out of 5,859 Pine County children under age 18 there were 1,359 in poverty, or 23.2 percent. This compares

to 14 percent in Minnesota and 22.2 percent in the United States. The U.S. Census Bureau determines whether an individual or family falls below the poverty threshold by comparing pre-tax cash income against a dollar figure that is set at three times the cost of a minimum food diet, and adjusted for family size, composition, and age of householder. The thresholds are intended to be used as a statistical yardstick, not as a complete description of what people and families need to live. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2012 Pine County had a 13.4 percent poverty rate, Minnesota 11.4 percent and the U.S. 15.9 percent. In 2011 Pine County stood at 15.9 percent, Minnesota at 11.8 percent and the U.S. at 15.9 percent.

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do I spot oak wilt on my property, and Q: How what can I do about it? Oak wilt is a difficult disease to diagnose. In A: northern red and northern pin oaks (leaf lobes with pointed tips), leaves wilt rapidly from the top and outer leaves down. In white oaks (rounded leaf lobes), wilting happens one branch at a time, and the tree can take years to die. A pocket will have dead trees in the center and dying trees around it. The oak wilt fungus is spread in two ways: below ground through interconnected roots to nearby oaks of the same kind, and above ground by sap beetles. The beetles are attracted by the fruity smell of fungus. Fungal spores clinging to their bodies are carried to trees wounded by storms or by pruning. To avoid spreading oak wilt, don’t prune oaks between April and mid-July, when sap beetles that spread the fungus are active. Trees that wilted during the growing season should be cut down in the winter and treated on-site or hauled to an approved wood waste site. -Val Cervenka, DNR forest health program coordinator

With the change of seasons from summer to fall many folks are packing their rods and reels away until next spring. Cooling weather and changing leaves push many of you into the woods to chase your favorite wild game leaving most lakes a barren place. This is depressing as fall can be a very productive time to chase crappies and give you the upper hand once winter sets in, which hopefully isn’t any time soon. Here are a few tips that will help you find and connect with these fall time slabs. LOCATION Like many of you, as soon as the spring spawn is over I am chasing other species of fish leaving me to start over when finding crappies in the fall. I must admit, as water temperatures start to drop from cooling weather and oxygen levels begin to rise, finding fall crappies can be frustrating. Do not let this discourage you or keep you from chasing after fall crappies. When

‘I tend to return to areas that were productive for me in the later spring months, as many crappies tend to reappear here. This is because they are moving from their summer locations to fall locations all in regards to preparing for the long winter months.’ Babe Winkelman locating these slab crappies I tend to return to areas that were productive for me in the later spring months, as many crappies tend to reappear here. This is because they are moving from their summer locations to fall locations all in regards to preparing for the long winter months. While dialing in this transition location, search out sides of weed lines or brush where deep water is nearby. Targeting the north side of the lake or a northern bay of the lake can increase your chance of locating crappies, as the winds tend to blow the cooler water to the opposite end of

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is a slip bobber paired with a small jig and plastic combo. This is a great way to toss your bait on a particular structure and hold it there until a fish can’t resist any longer. Make sure you set the depth of your bait a foot or two above the crappies, as they like to strike upwards. This is important to keep in mind if you are not receiving any strikes, as it could mean your bait is too deep or actually below the fish. When it comes to setting the hook on some fall slabs, I like to pair myself up with a 6’ St. Croix Panfish Series spinning rod. This rod gives me the sensitivity needed to detect light strikes along with a strong backbone to land crappies of any size. There is plenty of fishing left this season, so don’t be too quick to put your rod and boat away just yet. Less pressure on the lakes and cooling water temperatures both mix to create a perfect recipe for catching large numbers of quality fall crappies. Do not miss out on this great opportunity.

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Two Morning Glories score hole in one The Morning Glories Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Golf League is pleased to report that two of their members have recorded a hole In one this year. Carole Pederson achieved the feat during morning league play and Mary Ellen Sauser scored hers during the evening league. It was the first hole in one for each player. The last womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s league to record a hole in one in Pine City was accomplished by Darlene Alexander in 1982.

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Lending a hand in Guatemala A team of volunteers from the area brought along their Pine City Pioneer as they offered their assistance at an orphanage in San Lucas, Guatemala this past August. The crew included David and Susan Bartholomaus of Milaca, Sabrina Barnes of Mora, Carol Evans, Patrice DeGray, Angie DeGray, Glen Rike, Katherine Rike, Elizabeth Logan and Clay Logan - all of Pine City. 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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Voyageur stands watch over Snake The Pine City Voyageur statue, framed by the trestles of the Snake River railroad bridge, keeps a watchful eye over the quiet waters of the river on Sept. 1.

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Dragon Allison Brown takes ﬂight during a busy week of tennis matches, both home and away, beginning with the Dragons hosting the Power Tournament on Monday, Aug. 24. The Dragon girls went 1-2 in a quad hosted at home on Friday, Aug. 28, and also went 2-0 on the road on Thursday, Aug. 27 while facing two section opponents. Next up for the lady Dragons is a match in North Branch this Thursday, Sept. 3.

As has long been tradition in Pine City, the girls tennis team has been very busy with competition even before the first day of school. The Dragons hosted action on the hard courts twice in the past week, finishing fourth at the Power Tournament on Monday, Aug. 24, and then going 1-2 in a quad on Friday, Aug. 28. The team also went 2-0 on the road on Thursday, Aug. 27 while facing two section opponents. Dragon Power Tournament in Pine City consists of quality teams from around the state, often from higher classes, as the Dragons coaches believe tough competition helps their players improve. “Mounds Park Academy and Rochester Lourdes are both ranked in the top-five for Class A teams in the state,” said head coach Rick Engelstad. “Bemidji is a Class AA team. Great competition to push the Dragons to get better. Our goal is to try to improve on something each and every time we are on the court.” Bemidji won the tournament with 28 points, followed by Mounds Park Academy (27 points), Rochester Lourdes in third (25 points). Pine City tied for fourth

Gracie Lebrun was the only singles player to ﬁnish with a winning record over the three quad matches on Aug. 28 on home courts, ﬁnishing 2-1.

place with Litchfield at 18 points and ahead of Red Wing (13 points), St. Francis (seven points) and North Branch (four points). Some highlights on the day included a play by McKenzie Kloeckl and Caitlyn Furber. The two went a perfect 3-0 on the day and were crowned Champions at third doubles. Both Natalie Cahill and Lydia Adams at fourth singles came away with Consolation Championships and 2-1 records. Also earning a Consolation Championship with a 2-1 record was the tandem of Melinda Rydberg and Katie Miller at fourth doubles. On Thursday, Aug. 27 the Dragons traveled to Pierz to face both the host Pioneers and the Rangers of Crosby-Ironton. Pine City came away with a couple hard fought victories, both by the scores of 6-1, moving their overall record to 3-2 on the year. Cahill and Adams both went undefeated on the day in singles play, as did Gracie Lebrun and Anna Miller, meaning the Dragons completed clean sweeps in singles in both matches. Combined, the doubles teams went 4-2. The Dragons’ busy week concluded on Fri-

day, Aug. 28 when the girls took to their home courts for a quad against White Bear Lake, Eveleth-Gilbert and Robbinsdale Cooper. Pine City would finish with a 7-0 sweep over the Hawks of Robbinsdale Cooper, but suffered losses earlier in the day to White Bear Lake (5-2) and section foe Eveleth-Gilbert (4-3). “This is a new event that we added to our schedule this year,” explained Engelstad. “Trying to get the girls as much experience on the court as we can early in the year. This type of format allowed us to experiment with some different lineups and different double combinations. We were able to play 15 different girls today, getting some valuable experience.” Kloeckl and Furber continued to build on their chemistry as the tandem was the lone point scorer for the Dragons in all three matches, going 3-0 on the day. Lebrun was the only singles player to finish with a winning record over the three matches, finishing 2-1. The Dragons have a much lighter week approaching with only one match, at North Branch, on Thursday, Sept. 3.

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Cross-country runs time trial, prepares for opening meet BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Pine City’s cross-country team ran a time trial in Mora on Thursday, Aug. 27 as they continue to prepare for the 2015 season. Both the Dragons boys and girls ran a 3200m race (two miles) to challenge themselves and see how they stack up. “The time trial is a great way for us to see a little competition and see where our team is at before any official meets,” said Dragons Coach Jared Clementson. “It also helps us set up who will be our varsity runners for the first meet of the season. After looking at the results we are starting off the season pretty well but there is a lot of room for improvement.” Mora and Cambridge were the other two teams in attendance. On the girls side, Allison Gusk was the Dragons’ top finisher (13:42), followed by Marin Foss (13:49), Alaina Steele (13:57), Grace Langmade (14:04), and Makayla Butenhoff (14:18). All five girls finished in the top 10 of the race. Other top runners include Grace Grubbs (14:56), Alexis Thieman (15:37) and Nicole Peters (15:40). In boys competition, Eli Grubbs was Pine City’s top finisher (11:04) and was closely followed by Noah Adams (11:15), and first-year runner Tommy Ryan (11:26), who all finished in the top 10 in boys’ standings. Andrew Clementson (12:34), Sasha Whim (12:38), Riley Palmer (12:46) and eighth

grader Noah Miller (12:50) rounded out the Dragons’ top seven. Also in action was the boys returning State Champion Mora, who showed that they are once again loaded. The top five finishers in the time trial were all Mustangs. Junior high runners also ran the time trial and Austin Eckert of Pine City won the 1600m (one mile) race with a time of 6:05. Koleman Lind was just behind (6:20) Eckert. For Pine City’s girls junior high, Aaleaha Thieman (7:02) and Ellaina Johnson (7:05) battled it out to take first and second. The Dragons will now shift their attention to getting ready for the opening meet of the season, which will take place in Brainerd on Friday, Sept. 4. “We are looking forward to competing at the Brainerd ‘Run for Your Melon’ Invite,” said Clementson. “We have never competed at this meet but I am excited to see some teams that we don’t typically compete against. There should be some very good competition at the meet. It is hard to know what to expect with the new 5K distance that the girls will be running; it’s new territory for everyone. This meet will be beneficial so that we are more prepared going into our home meet.” That home meet will be held at the Pine City Country Club on Thursday, Sept. 10 starting at 4 p.m. Varsity girls will run at 4:30 p.m. and the varsity boys will run at 5:10 p.m.

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Football season off to rough start BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Football season has gotten off to a rough start for the Pine City Dragons. After getting blanked 27-0 at home by Rush City in their opener, the Dragons lost by an even larger margin in week two and are still looking for their first points of the 2015 season. On Friday night, Aug. 28 the Hermantown Hawks steamrolled through the Dragons.

Hermantown 55, Pine City 0 Played in Hermantown, this one got out of hand quickly. The Hawks were up 28-0 after the first quarter, having rattled off repeated first downs and touchdown runs of 4, 32, 2, and 1 yards over a very forgettable 12 minutes for Pine City. Host school Hermantown uses a loud screeching hawk sound effect when the home team comes up with big plays. During a first half that saw the Hawks open up a 41-0 lead, the hawk seemed to be screeching endlessly. “To be honest,” said Dragons Head Coach Jared Polzine, “I think I heard the hawk sound one time, I really don’t hear the P.A. I have a coach in my ear on the headset and another coach talking to me on the sideline. That’s a very good Hermantown team. They’ve pitched two shutouts so they’re no slouch. They’ve spent time in the weight room, they’ve got a lot of talent too. They’re a class up, so it was just too much to handle.” The Hawks did most of their

damage on the ground, amassing 407 rushing yards on 53 attempts, good for 7.6 yards per carry, with eight touchdowns. Defensively, Pine City didn’t seem quite as undersized as one might think, but the Dragons just couldn’t seem to get off of blocks and struggled with tackling. “They’re very athletic,” added Polzine. “In the program when it says 6-2, 220, it means exactly that. There’s no fat on them. They don’t have the 300 pound linemen, they have athletes. Their running back, #31 (Thomas Madison) is an NDSU recruit. On film he had a 91yard TD against Two Harbors and their guard was three yards behind him at the goal line. They’re just athletic.” Pine City just couldn’t match the speed of their opponent on this night, and Dragons coaches came away with very few positives. “It’s hard defensively,” said Polzine, “they get after it so much up front. We talk about execution and not making mistakes; we tried to find some positives, but it was hard. We’re working to get better. You look at that team from Hermantown and they’re all seniors. We had sophomores all over the field. You just have to keep working with those young guys and try to build them up a little.” There wasn’t much offensively for the Dragons to hang their hats on either. The squad had its deepest drive of the game stall inside of the five yard line in the third quarter and turned it over on downs. A few plays later, Herman-

GAME PREVIEW Dragons vs. Mustangs BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Matchup: Mora Mustangs (1-1) @ Pine City Dragons (0-2) Date/Time: Thursday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. in Pine City Game preview: These two section rivals are both coming in off of a loss as the Mustangs were bested 32-23 by Proctor last week. Mora did get a shutout win in its first game, beating Duluth Marshall 32-0. The Mustangs run a predictable, yet effective, wishbone offense with three backs that can do damage. Senior Tyler Tober is accompanied by talented underclassmen Jeremiah Mantel and Noah Foster to lead the Mora attack. The Mustangs play a physical brand of football, which could

pose problems for Pine City’s undersized defensive front. Mora will try to intimidate the Dragons on the field, and will have added confidence knowing they are facing a downtrodden foe. Pine City is still looking for its first points of the season and needs to find an identity. History: After not facing Mora in the regular season since 2006, the Mustangs are back on the schedule for both this season and next. The Mustangs routed the Dragons last year in the postseason, blowing Pine City out on their own field 43-6. Mora also beat Pine City in the 2013 playoffs by a score of 35-0. The Dragons’ last victory over Mora came in the 2010 playoffs when Pine City improved to a then 9-0 record with a 24-0 rout of

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town would score on a 76 yard run, their longest play of the night. “Offensively I think we tried just about everything,” admitted Polzine. “We talked about it today, they could take away everything. You try to throw and they sack you, try to run outside and they get to the perimeter, up front they’re too big to be moved. After a while there’s just nothing you feel confident in calling.” The Dragons’ leading rusher was senior Sully Schmidt with 26 yards on six carries. Sophomore Isaiah Gonyea had 22 yards on four carries and senior Jon Blake added 12 more yards. The Dragons managed 74 yards on the ground. “I think it’s important to express that our guys played really hard,” said Polzine. “It’s just not enough against a team like Hermantown. We need to do things more correctly and that’s what practice is for. We are gaining experience in the games too. You hope that the more you rep those plays, the more live action you get, the more you feel comfortable. We told them today that Hermantown was probably the best team you’ll see all year, so now you know that you’ll be able to go against anybody.” One positive out of such a lopsided outcome was that relatively few players suffered injuries. The Dragons had everyone medically cleared by the Monday following the game, which means that the full roster will be available for the next game, which will be against the Mora Mustangs on Thursday, Sept. 3 in Pine City.

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the Mustangs. The recent matchups have all been blowouts with the Mustangs taking two of the last three meetings. The last regular season matchup of the two teams came on Sept. 22, 2006 when Pine City was victorious, 8-6. Quote from the coach: “Short weeks are always a little more difficult,” Dragons Coach Jared Polzine said of playing a game on Thursday. “JV game Monday, open house Wednesday, game Thursday. Mora is a physical football team; they get off the ball and get after it. We have to match their intensity. I told my guys not to get penalties, that’s silly, but play through the whistle. If you’re standing around, you’re going to get hit so keep your head on a swivel.”

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Area apple orchards ripe for the picking MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Minnesota apple growers are already reporting orchards full of big, high quality apples. Many early varieties are available across the state, with more varieties close behind. Ralph Yates, Secretary of the Minnesota Apple Growers Association, said the 2015 crop will be excellent for growers and consumers, due to the consistent growing season, “This year we are back to ‘normal’ harvest dates,” Yates said. “Retail stands opening around Labor Day will have a good supply of high quality fruits.” Minnesota is known for flavorful apple varieties specifically bred to thrive in our climate. This includes University of Minnesota cultivars: Zestar!, Honeycrisp, SweeTango, Haralson, and Sweet Sixteen. “Minnesota bred apple varieties taste the best when grown right here in their home state,” said Yates. “The apples have world-class flavor if you can hold out for the locally grown, in-season varieties. Enjoy those early season apples like Paula Red, SweeTango and Wealthy now, and look for favorites like Honeycrisp after Labor Day.” Because there are so many delicious apple varieties to choose from, and seasonality depends on weather, be sure to call the orchard to determine what is ripe and ready for picking. A trip to an apple orchard is a fun activity for families and it’s important to choose an orchard that matches a family’s needs. “Apple orchards provide many ways to engage families and children of all ages,” Minnesota Grown Spokeswoman, Jessica Miles said. “It is a fun outing, and a wonderful way to introduce kids to how delicious fresh picked produce can taste. Many apple orchards also offer fresh apple cider, pumpkins, fall raspber-

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Apple orchards in and around the Pine City area are getting ready for harvest.

APPLE ORCHARDS & MORE (BY LOCATION, CLOSEST FIRST) Peaceful Pines Pumpkin Patch Pine City Besides acres of pick-your-own pumpkins, Peaceful Pines offers a variety of fresh picked apples, grown right on the farm. Location: Corner of Northern Road and Government Road Hours: Open weekends beginning Sept. 26Oct. 30, Friday 3p.m.-dark, Saturday 11a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 11a.m.-4p.m. 320-591-0007 peacefulpinesfarm@gmail.com www.peacefulpinesfarm.com

Amador Hill Farm & Orchard at the Women’s Environmental Institute North Branch A nonprofit environmental and agricultural justice organization offering apples, certified organic products, workshops, classes and presentations. Location: 15715 River Road Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Visits by appointment 651-583-0705 csa@w-e-i.org www.w-e-i.org

Pine City Farmers Market Pine City Shop for fresh apples and the area’s freshest local produce, baked goods, and local art. Location: Pine County Fairgrounds Hours: Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. through Oct. 31.

Jake’s Apple Shack Stanchfield Offering apples and other fall produce August-October. Pick-your-own or prepicked apples including SnoSweet, Haralson, Honeycrisp, Honeygold, SweeTango and Chesnut Crabs. Location: 404 375th Avenue Hours: Call to confirm hours and days. 763-689-2282 DewFreshProduce@msn.com www.jakesappleshack.com/

Crazy Boy Farm Rush City This newly organic family farm offers fresh apples as well as eggs, chickens, beef, pork, raw honey and more. Location: 53100 Fairfield Avenue Hours: Tours by appointment. 320-358-3695 crazyboyfarm@yahoo.com www.CrazyBoyFarm.com Cider Flats Apple Orchard Hinckley A small family farm with pre-picked Honeycrisp, SweeTango, Chestnut Crab, Haralson, Beacon, SnowSweet and Zestar! apples. Also offers pick-your-own plums, cherries and more. Hours: Open September-October, Thursday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5p.m. Location: 35565 Two Rivers Road 320-279-0014 ciderflats@gmail.com www.ciderflats.com

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NEWSLINE Pine City raccoons may have canine distemper

The Pine County Sheriff’s Office warns Pine City residents and local pet owners that several raccoons spotted in the Pine City area (both southwest Pine City and Woodpecker Ridge) appear to have contracted the canine distemper virus. Canine distemper, according to the American Veterinary and Medical Association (AVMA), is a highly contagious and serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems of puppies and dogs, as well as foxes, wolves, coyotes, raccoons, skunks and ferrets. It is usually spread by the secretions from an infected animal’s cough or sneeze. Wild animals can be sources of infection for pet dogs. The AVMA reports that distemper is often fatal. Even if a dog does not die from the disease, the virus can cause irreparable damage to a dog’s nervous system A raccoon with the virus will appear to wander aimlessly. They may not run from humans or other animals, as a healthy raccoon would do. They may appear friendly, but they are in fact sick. To prevent canine distemper, the sheriff’s office recommends that dog owners make sure their dogs receive a complete series of vaccinations, and to prevent contact with raccoons and other potentially infected wildlife.

Schools review ‘World’s Best Workforce’ plan

The Pine City Board of Education will review the World’s Best Workforce plan at the Sept. 14 school board meeting. This plan is required for all schools in the state of Minnesota and must be approved by an act of the school board. The World’s Best Workforce advisory committee met on June 29 and Aug. 3 to prepare the plan for board review and approval. Interested community members are invited to attend. The presentation begins at 6:30 p.m.

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Each year, East Central Energy (ECE) celebrates volunteerism and community service with the Touchstone Energy® Community Award. Applications for the award are now being accepted. Any civic organization or non-profit in ECE’s service territory is eligible to compete for the award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the local community. Organizations are eligible to apply for the award themselves, or community members may apply on behalf of a deserving organization. ECE will recognize the local winner with a plaque and a $500 cash prize. The organization will then compete with winners from other electric cooperatives for statewide recognition and $1,000. Application forms are available at eastcentralenergy.com or by calling 1-800-254-7944. The application requires a description of the organization, the work it does and the positive impact it has on the community. Completed applications must be received at ECE by Oct. 26. Last year, ECE’s Touchstone Energy Community Award was presented to Kick Cancer to the Curb for its tireless work to ease the burden of cancer treatment for residents of Kanabec County. As a Touchstone Energy Cooperative, ECE is a partner in a national alliance of 750 local, consumer-owned electric cooperatives.

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The Minnesota State Forest Nursery is now taking orders for seedlings for April and May pickup or delivery in 2016. Millions of seedlings will be available for the 2016 planting season, including 21 species of native bareroot trees and shrubs grown from seeds collected in Minnesota. Visit the DNR’s website at mndnr.gov/ forestry/nursery for a list of available species and to download the tree seedling order form. Contact the nursery at 800-657-3767 to order seedlings.

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diaper and noted no injuries. She went to work at 10:10 p.m. and left Dante and his seven-year-old brother in Loun’s care. According to the criminal complaint filed in Pine County Court, Carr said she received text messages from Loun starting at 11:56 p.m. on Aug. 24 and ending at 5:49 a.m. on Aug. 25. At 11:56 p.m. she received a picture of Dante in a vertical position with his face on the floor and his foot above him resting on the outside of the crib. The child was wearing a black shirt and a diaper. The message that went with the picture read: “Dude I heard him whining like 5 minutes ago n this is how I find him knocked out.” The mother then sent text messages expressing concern for her son. At 5:24 a.m. Loun responded to the texts with a text stating, “Yeah I’m not going to babysit.” In other text messages Loun claimed the situation was fine. At 7:08 a.m., Carr sent Loun a text message telling him she was on her way home.

“I SNAPPED” When she arrived home, Loun was gone. Carr found a note on the wall from Loun, directly across from the doorway. In the note, Loun said he had picked up Dante off the floor and was changing him when Dante urinated on him. “I snapped,” the note read. “I banged his head on the floor. Hes not ok. I’m so sorry, I stayed up icing his head.” The note went on: “I’m done with life all I do is hurt people I’m sorry I hurt you I’m sorry I hurt (Dante) ... Thank you for loving me and I’m sorry you loved me. I’m done. I’m gone. I love you.” After first finding the note, Carr went into the bedroom and found Dante in his crib, unresponsive and bleeding from his mouth and nose. He was wearing shorts and a red shirt – not the black t-shirt he had been wearing in the earlier text photo Loun sent her. She brought her child to the couch and called 911. The note was still on the wall when the deputy arrived. The deputy noted that the signature matched the signature on Loun’s driver’s license.

SEVERE INJURIES At the hospital, doctors found the child to have a fractured skull, brain injury, bleeding around the brain, bruising around his neck and injuries to his genital areas. He also had hemorrhages inside his right eye and a possible fracture in his lower back.

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an estimated $1,429 spent per family per month on transportation – while the average Minnesota family spends just $1,039 per month. Pine County ranked well below the state average for child care ($257 in Pine County versus the state average of $443), food, housing and health care. But Pine County costs were above average among Minnesota counties for taxes and health care. DEED describes the “cost of living” as something between pover-

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MORE EVIDENCE, SEARCH FOR LOUN While deputies searched for Loun, officers from the Pine County Sheriff’s Office and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension examined the scene in the apartment. Human blood was discovered on the ceiling and a header between the living room and hallway. The black shirt that Dante was wearing in the 11:56 p.m. picture was found with blood and vomit on it. A bloody towel, tissues and a diaper with blood on the tab were also found, as was a makeshift ice pack. Law enforcement found that a family member had taken Loun from Sandstone to a residence in Brook Park. Loun was reportedly picked up at 5:30 a.m. If correct, this would mean that he left the two boys alone for more than two hours. Loun was not at the family member’s residence when law enforcement arrived. After a search of the area around the residence, law enforcement found Loun at 4:49 p.m. He had a blanket and a gallon water jug with him. He also had a knife with which he had cut himself, inflicting non-life threatening wounds on his arms. The sheriff’s office reported that Loun was uncooperative with law enforcement but was eventually taken into custody. He was transported to the hospital for treatment of his injuries, then taken to Pine County Jail. DANTE’S LIFE ENDS Dante was placed on life support, but medical treatment was unsuccessful. On Thursday, Aug. 27, Dante turned three years old. He was removed from life support on Aug. 29 and died at 10:43 a.m. On Aug. 30, the medical examiner concluded that the boy’s death was a homicide due to a blunt force injury to the head. Services for Dante Sears have been set for Friday, Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. at the Evangelical Free Church in Sandstone, with visitation one hour prior. Visitation is also from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3 at the Methven Funeral Home in Sandstone. A fund for Dante’s family has been set up through GiveForward.com. The website can be found at http:// bit.ly/1Q5heov.

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Has the law requiring vehicles operated on Q: roadways to have sound suppression devices (mufflers) been changed? I see vehicles with straight pipes, motorcycles with straight pipes and hear many others that sound as if they have no suppression. If the law is there why is it not enforced? The law has not changed. This is what the MinA: nesota State Statute 169.69 states: “Every motor vehicle shall at all times be equipped with a muffler in good working order which blends the exhaust noise into the overall vehicle noise and is in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise, and no person shall use a muffler cutout, bypass, or similar device upon a motor vehicle on a street or highway. The exhaust system shall not emit or produce a sharp popping or crackling sound. Every motor vehicle shall at all times be equipped with such parts and equipment so arranged and kept in such state of repair as to prevent carbon monoxide gas from entering the interior of the vehicle. No person shall have for sale, sell or offer for sale or use on any motor vehicle any muffler that fails to comply with the specifications as required by the commissioner of public safety.”

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Jonathan Michael Loun, 31, of Hinckley has a criminal record going back to 2003 which includes convictions for domestic abuse, drug possession, theft, ﬂeeing a police officer and criminal vehicular manslaughter.

CRIMINAL HISTORY, MURDER CHARGES Loun has a criminal record going back to 2003 which includes convictions for domestic abuse, drug possession, theft and fleeing a police officer. Loun was also convicted of criminal vehicular manslaughter for a 2005 incident in Pine County in which he struck and killed a man – Loun’s roommate, who was on foot – then moved the victim’s body before calling police more than an hour later. Pine County Attorney Reese Frederickson said he will be seeking the maximum statutory sentence against Loun in this current murder case based on aggravated circumstances, including that the victim was treated with particular cruelty, and that the victim was vulnerable due to age. Conditional bail was set at $1,000,000. Loun faces a maximum of 40 years if convicted. His next court appearance is Sept. 4.

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Dr. Alice Swenson of Children’s Hospital wrote, “The amount of force required to cause brain injury and (bleeding around the brain) is extremely violent, such that an observer would know that the actions would cause harm to the child.” The report notes that more than seven hours went by between the time Dante was injured and when he first received medical attention.

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The law does not specifically answer how loud a motorized vehicle can be, but it does say that a vehicle must have a good working muffler that prevents “excessive or unusual noise.” So any cutouts or bypasses, straight pipes or rusted out mufflers and exhaust with holes are all illegal. After market mufflers, sometimes called “glass packs” or “cherry bombs,” can be an issue as they may produce “a sharp popping or crackling sound.” Some counties and cities have local noise ordinances. Some of these cover the amount of noise, duration of noise, and source sound other than ambient noise that affect residents. A noise ordinance defines which sounds are and are not acceptable at any given time so that residents can live comfortably with the sounds that they hear. Some of these are effective during certain times of the day, usually applying at night. So depending on where you live, I would check with the local authorities on their ordinances. I know that this law is enforced and we do our best to educate the public on traffic safety and equipment violations through education and enforcement.

Send questions to Sgt. Neil Dickenson – Minnesota State Patrol at 1131 Mesaba Ave., Duluth, MN 55811. (You can follow me on Twitter @MSPPIO_NE or reach me at neil.dickenson@state.mn.us).

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Five must-haves for backto-school fashion BY RYANNE BOSTROM AND AMANDA O’CONNOR EDITOR@COUNTYSTAR.COM

2. PRINTED LEGGINGS Kohl’s, Target, Leader and the North Branch outlets – also known as the area’s “go-to” shopping for this year’s fall fashion – are LOADED with printed leggings. There are many colors, prints and designs to choose from, making outfit options endless! If you find some of the prints to be

your personality. With big pockets, these bags provide plenty of room for books and supplies. The buckles and straps add a vintage feel, which is also very trendy in the current fashion world. We found some great options to choose from at Target.

3. STATEMENT NECKLACE In every season, but especially this fall, a simple top or dress can be taken to the next level with a great statement necklace. A statement necklace is a large necklace that has a moderate amount of dangle, gems or sparkle, making its length fall just below the collarbone. These necklaces also come in many variations and colors. We suggest gold tones to nicely complement those warm rich tones commonly worn in the fall. This must-have accessory is easy to find as it is incredibly popular this year.

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4. BOHO BACKPACK These cute, strappy satchels are the backpack to have this year! These trendy bags come in a variety of colors and prints, making it easy to find something to fit

What’s fall without a cute pair of boots? They look great with skinny jeans and leggings, and are the perfect and final detail in achieving a layered look. With a variety of heights, colors and styles you can always find the perfect pair to complete any outfit. We suggest tall brown boots as a starter for your collection as they match just about any outfit, and the warm, rich hue is perfect for fall colors. Ankle boots are also great during early fall for those last few wears of a summer dress.

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1. JEAN JACKET This, ladies, is a must! It’s the perfect time of year to live in a denim jacket. Great for the cool mornings and chilly nights, the jean jacket is a wonderful way to get some additional wear out of your favorite summer items. By layering a denim jacket over your favorite sundress, maxi or tank, you can easily get a few extra weeks of wear out of items you currently have in your closet. We suggest a cropped jean jacket for a layered style – this type of jacket looks best fit snugly through the chest and high waist to emphasize the smallest part of your figure, thus elongating your look!

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It’s already the start of September and the first day of school is just around the corner. Like us, you may be trying to check off those last few activities from your summer bucket list while also checking off your lengthy back-to-school shopping lists. Shopping for school supplies, shoes, backpacks and new clothes can take a lot of time, and is sure to add up fast! Here we give you our five “must-haves” for 2015 back-to-school fashion for girls and women. Keeping these tips in mind will hopefully ease some of the stress that can come with shopping during this busy time of year.

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THANK YOU Thank you to everyone for the cards and gifts for my birthday, for my wonderful party by my family and Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. God bless you. Dolores Glasow

The family of Ervin Buck would like to thank the St. Cloud VA Medical Center for the care they gave these last two years, the Marine Corps League Heartland DetachmentBrainerd, the Minnesota Patriot Guard, the Isle VFW Honor Guard

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Ariel L. Steele of Pine City graduated cum laude from the University of St. Thomas in spring 2015, BA, Biology. Jorrie Jewell of Pine City received Associate in Applied Science degrees in Paralegal and Legal Administrative Assistant at Alexandria Technical & Community College’s graduation ceremony held on May 13, 2015.

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Churches show appreciation for teachers Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and Pine City Evangelical Free Church, in collaboration with the school administration, served a “Thank You” breakfast to the high school staff on the morning of Aug. 31 in appreciation for all that they do for Pine City’s students, families and community.

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Linda Wiener, along with her daughter and granddaughters, put on an elaborate high tea under the shady trees of their historic farm for friends and family. Flower bouquets, vintage necklaces and dress, doily-covered wicker chairs and a shiny silver tea set helped set the enjoyable scene on a beautiful Minnesota summer day in August.

and the Marine Corps League Star of the North Detachment for providing the military honors. Thank you to Rev. Tony Oltmann, Connie Odendahl and Lori Stalker for the service, the Calvary Presbyterian Church family for the luncheon, Dresser-Methven for the arrangements, friends and neighbors who have been there throughout the years. Our family has been truly blessed by the kindness given by so many.

Included among the spring graduates of the University of Wisconsin-Madison were Brook Park resident Amy Kitterman, College of Letters and Science, Bachelor of Arts, German, Linguistics, and Pine City resident Amy Odendahl, School of Education, Bachelor of Science-Kinesiology, Kinesiology. Laurie Helmin of Pine City has received her Bachelor of Arts in Special Education (K-12)

from Western Governors University (WGU). The university held its 29th semi-annual commencement ceremony in Salt Lake City on Aug. 15. Joe Menigo, a 2009 graduate of Pine City High School, is attending medical school at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. He received his white coat at the ceremony Friday, Aug. 7 for the class of 2019.

Scholarship The first four GEICO/ Psi Chi Undergraduate Scholarship winners were announced July 28. The winners include Carissa Jahnz of Pine City (University of Wisconsin–River Falls). Students are selected based on financial need, merit, and academic performance. Psi Chi is the world’s largest student psychological organization with 600,000 members around the globe.

PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Aug. 24 - 30 Theft, burglary, vandalism Aug. 24, 8:28 p.m., report of shoplifter, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. Aug. 25, 9:23 a.m., report of vehicle theft/attempt, Monument Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Aug. 26, 2:39 p.m., report of robbery, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. Aug. 26, 3:19 p.m., report of theft, 4th St., Pine City south. Aug. 27, 7:01 a.m., report of theft, Main St., Pine City north. Aug. 28, 9:06 a.m., report of fraud, Ruby Rd., Pine City Twp. west. Aug. 28, 5:56 p.m., report of damage to property, Vintage Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Aug. 29, 12:35 p.m., report of burglary, Tigua Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Aug. 29, 7:47 p.m., report of burglary, Pine Shores Dr., Pokegama Twp. west. Aug. 30, 5:38 p.m., report of burglary, Brunswick Rd., Royalton Twp.

Miscellaneous Aug. 24, 4:28 p.m., report of harassment, Brook Park Rd., Brook Park Twp. Aug. 24, 10:06 p.m., report of disturbance, Pokegama Lake Rd., Royal-

ton Twp. Aug. 25, 7:28 a.m., report of assault, Eisenhower St., Sandstone. Aug. 25, 3:28 p.m., report of lock in or out, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. Aug. 25, 8:21 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 4th St., Pine City south. Aug. 26, 12:17 p.m., report of unwanted person, 13th St., Pine City south. Aug. 26, 8:42 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 8th St., Pine City south. Aug. 26, 8:42 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 8th St., Pine City south. Aug. 27, 2:55 p.m., report of threats, 1st St., Pine City north. Aug. 27, 5:43 p.m., report of sounds of shots, Russell Rd., Pine City Twp. east. Aug. 27, 5:48 p.m., report of drug incident, 5th St., Pine City south. Aug. 27, 10:15 p.m., report of sounds of shots, 550th St., Rock Creek west. Aug. 28, 9:13 p.m., report of ﬁreworks, 3rd Ave., Pine City south. Aug. 29, 1:01 a.m., report of assault8th Ave., Pine City south. Aug. 29, 2:02 p.m., report of suspicious activity, Highwood Shores Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Aug. 29, 9:50 p.m., report of sounds of shots, Maplewood Ln., Pine City

south. Aug. 29, 9:52 p.m., report of sounds of shots, Johnson Ave., Pine City south. Aug. 30, 7:07 p.m., report of suspicious activity, Voyageur Ln., Pine City Twp. west.

Fires and accidents Aug. 25, 12:41 p.m., report of personal injury, I-35, Pine City Twp. west. Aug. 26, 2:07 a.m., report of miscellaneous ﬁre, Lawler Ave., Hinckley west. Aug. 27, 3:10 p.m., report of vehicle ﬁre, St. Croix Rd./Cross Lake Rd., Pine City south. Aug. 29, 12:17 a.m., report of vehicle in ditch, Main St., Pine City north.

Jail roster Aug. 24, Travis Ely Swanson, probation violation, under sentence, assault- domestic assault- misd... Aug. 24, Randall Wayne Nickaboine Jr., awaiting trial/court, probable cause, domestic abuse- violate order for... Released Aug. 26. Aug. 24, Craig Allen Stevens, warrant, remand-bail, probation/parole violation, traffic- driver’s licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to

public safety. Released Aug. 25. Aug. 25, Andrew Kelly Patton, book and release, summons, theft- take/ use/transfer movable property. Released Aug. 25. Aug. 25, Jonathan Michael Loun, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, malicious punishment of a childFe; assault- 1st degree- great bodily harm- family... Aug. 25, Ronald Allan Seebold, under sentence, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree- refusal to submit to...; criminal vehicular operation- subs... Aug. 26, Decota Isabelle Thompson, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- driving after suspension. Released Aug. 27. Aug. 26, Elisha Davis III, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, vehicle- theft$500 or less- M...; assault- 4th degree- correctional employees... Aug. 26, Taylor James Martin, under sentence, endanger child- permit present sale/... Aug. 26, Darrell Thomas Mitchell, awaiting trial/court, remand- bail, domestic abuse no contact order- v... Aug. 26, Michael Gene Ziegler, warrant, remand-hold, traffic- DUI- 4th degree .08 or more in 2... DUI- 2nd degree- alcohol conc over .0... Aug. 27, Fawn Lynn Marie Thomas,

awaiting trial/court, remand-hold, check forgery- make or alter a check. Aug. 27, Sophia Lisa Thang, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs5th degree- poss... Released Aug. 28. Aug. 27, Jason Darwin Dean, hold for other agency, theft- take/use/transfer movable property. Released Aug. 27. Aug. 28, Zachary Matthew Madsen, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degree- poss... Aug. 28, Joshua Lee Pantlin, Pine County warrant, stolen propertyposs- other property- $501-$2... Aug. 28, Sarah Anne Skinner, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, govtobstruct legal process- force- G...; drugs- 5th degree- poss... Aug. 29, Harold James Hill, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, criminal sexual contact- 3rd degree- femalestrong arm... Aug. 30, Jason Darwin Dean, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- poss... Aug. 30, Melanie Ann Orme, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs5th degree- poss...

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Skalicky 50th anniversary A 50th wedding anniversary party for Gary and Paulette Skalicky will take place on Saturday, Sept. 19, 1 - 5 p.m., at the American Legion, Pine City. No gifts please.

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Inez Elaine Haugen of H Hinckley died on Tuesday, A Aug. 25, 2015 at her home. S was 58 years old. She Inez was born in Fosston, M Minnesota on Jan. 25, 1957 t Grant and Alice (Fischto e er) Gunderson. She lived i Lengby, Minnesota from in b birth until the fall of 1975 w when she moved to Thief R River Falls to attend cosm metology school. Upon comp pletion, Inez moved back to Lengby and opened Hairitage beauty shop in Fosston with Julie (Ness) Trandem. Inez married Donn Lamarr Haugen at Fridhem Lutheran Church in Lengby on Sept. 26, 1981. Inez opened Little Sand Creek Beauty Salon at their home east of Hinckley shortly after they were married. Inez worked at Cheri’s Flower Basket and then All That Floral in Sandstone. In 2006 she worked for St. Croix State Park as nature store manager until this spring. Inez loved painting and crafts of every kind. Painting antiques was her favorite. She learned many different crafts from stained glass, woodworking, sewing, mittens or anything that sparked her eye. Inez painted many Christmas ornaments gifted to friends and loved ones. Her smile and giggle would light up a room. Inez was preceded in death by her parents Grant and Alice Gunderson of Lengby. She is survived by her husband Donn; children: Mariah (Shaun) Riedl of Mora, Jesse Haugen and granddaughter Liviana of Pine City; and brothers Earl Gunderson of Rushford, and Elwood (Diane) Gunderson of Lengby. A memorial service was held Aug. 29, 2015 at the First Lutheran Church in Hinckley, with Rev. Brenda Wicklund officiating. Music was provided by Pat Anderson and Katie Jacobs. Honorary casketbearers were Jack Nelson, Alan Johnson, Wayne Smith, Les Trandem, Bradley Hawkinson and Jesse Obert. Arrangements by Tatting-Methven Funeral Home.

Peggy Ryan Peggy Ryan passed away J June 16, 2015 at her home i Reed Springs, Missouri in a the age of 63. She is forat m merly of Pine City. Peggy was preceded i death by her husband in G Gary Christian, and a sist Theresa Ryan. ter, She is survived by her c children: Daniel Mottl of R Reed Springs, Missouri, J Jenna and husband Aaro Johnson of Blue Earth, on and Thomas and wife Emily Mottl of Nixa, Missouri; 12 grandchildren: Daniel (DJ) and wife Shauna Mottl, Joshua, Cynthia, Jacob, Maja, Robyn, Vern, Jamie and Spencer Johnson, Eve, Caroline and Drew Mottl. She is also survived by her parents, Jim and Ardythe Ryan of Pine City; five siblings: Mary and husband Don Schmidt of Buffalo, Minnesota, Deborah and husband Mark Holmquist of Coon Rapids, Michael and wife Kris Ryan of Mora, Kathleen and husband Don Coyour of Mankato, Ann and husband Dan Peterson of Pine City, along with many other relatives and friends. Monsignor Aleksander Suchan and Father Rene McGraw concelebrated a Memorial Mass for Peggy Ryan on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Beroun. Interment will be in Birchwood Cemetery in Pine City at a later date. Local arrangements are with the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel; www. funeralandcremationservice.com.

REUNION Milburn School The Milburn School Reunion will be held Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Grant House Hotel and Eatery, Rush City, beginning at noon. Meals will be ordered from the menu. Contact Dean Madison at 320-358-4429 with any questions.

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

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

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

Grace Baptist Church 1 mile Southwest of Pine City on Fairway Road (next to I-35) 320-629-1374 Pastor Tim W. Stratton 10:00 a.m. Sunday School

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

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

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

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

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

Holy Communion first and third Sundays and festival days.

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

Livinghopepinecity@gmail.com Sunday Mornings: Life Class 9 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m.

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

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

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

Living Hope Christian Center Jeremy Langmade, Pastor Assembly of God 11914 Fairway Rd. SW, Pine City ¾ mile West of I-35 on Pokegama Lake Road 320-629-6136

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

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

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

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825 Golf Ave SW, Pine City Pastor Vicki Vander Vegt 320-629-2985, www.orlcpc.com Worship Schedule Thursday Worship 5:30 p.m. Sunday Worship: 8:00 & 9:30 a.m. Coffee time at 9 a.m. Sunday School begins 9/20 at 9:30 worship, Preschool-6th grade

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

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St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

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

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

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

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Total lunar eclipse to shroud harvest moon BY DEANE MORRISON

The autumn stars are moving in, and so is autumn itself. But September has only one big story this year: the moon. A warm-up to the show happens the morning of the 10th, when a waning crescent moon appears in the east between bright Venus and subdued Mars. Look about an hour before sunrise; with sharp eyes or binoculars, you may also find Regulus, the brightest star in Leo, rising below Mars. And speaking of Regulus, look to the east about an hour before sunrise on the 25th. Venus will be fairly high, Jupiter fairly low, and midway between them you’ll see Mars (left) and Regulus, only 0.8 degrees apart. Binoculars will make it easier to compare Mars’ soft red glow with the blue-white of Regulus. The big show rolls into

the sky with September’s full moon, which rises the evening of the 27th and proceeds to churn up a perfect storm of delights. Coming just four days after the equinox, it is the harvest moon. It rises only about three hours before achiev-

ing fullness, so it will be quite round. It is the closest, and therefore biggest-looking, full moon of the year. Finally, still on the evening of the 27th, it undergoes a total eclipse, with totality lasting from 9:11 to 10:23 p.m. The harvest moon

reaches perigee, the closest approach to the Earth in its orbit, at 8:46 p.m., when it will be about 221,750 miles away— more than 17,000 miles closer than its average distance. It becomes full at 9:50 p.m., but by then it will be engulfed in

505 Highway 169 North, Suite 350 Minneapolis, MN 55441 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not Answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. A LT E R N AT I V E DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative

means of resolving this dispute. 7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Pine County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: The West half of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 3, Township 43, Range 19, Pine County, Minnesota. THE OBJECT OF THIS ACTION IS to terminate all claims to any right, title, estate, interest or lien of above-named Defendants to the lands and premises described above and to confirm and quiet title thereof in Plaintiff and for Judgment declaring that none of the above-named Defendants have any right, title, estate, interest or lien therein. Dated: July 24, 2015 COUREY, KOSANDA & ZIMMER, P.A. /s/ Mark C. Hart Mark C. Hart (#0210894) 505 Highway 169 North, Suite 350 Minneapolis, MN 55441 Telephone: (763) 398-0441 Facsimile: (763) 398-0062 Attorneys for Plaintiffs Published in the Pine City Pioneer on August 20, 27 and September 3, 2015

1. Date of Mortgage: July 22, 2013 2. Mortgagors: Keocher Construction, Inc., a Minnesota corporation and undivided onehalf (1/2) interest; and Jeffrey P. Kranz and Linda M. Kranz, husband and wife, as joint tenants, an undivided one-half (1/2) interest; however as tenants in common between Keocher Construction, Inc. and Jeffrey P. Kranz and Linda M. Kranz. 3. Mortgagees: Lake Area Bank 4. Recording Information: Recorded on July 25, 2013, as Document Number A-509380, in the Office of the County Recorder Registrar of Titles of Pine County, Minnesota. 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: None. INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 43-0591-000 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: The North 600 feet of the West 429.6 feet of the South Half of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (S ½ of the NW ¼ of the SW ¼), Section Thirty-four (34), Township Thirtyeight (38), Range Twenty-one (21), except the Southerly 300 feet thereof, Pine County, Minnesota. Check here if all or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens) 8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 54319 Forest Blvd., Rush City, Minnesota 55069 other foreclosure data 9. The person holding the

Earth’s shadow, deep into totality. If we’re lucky, Earth’s sunrises and sunsets will refract lots of red light onto the moon’s f face and turn it into a celestial pumpkin. The moon will have companions on its big night. Above it sails the Great Square of Pegasus, the winged horse of mythology. Closer but fainter is the Circlet of Pisces, which is easy to find right below the Great Square. Moving southwest from the Circlet, look for the Y-shaped Water Jar of Aquarius and its spidery constellation, and then the chevron-shaped Capricornus, the sea goat. Some of these stars may be washed out by the full moon, but as it plows through Earth’s umbra, or deep inner shadow, its glare lessens and the stars brighten around it. Let’s hope the night isn’t cloudy, because we don’t

get another total lunar eclipse until Jan. 31, 2018. The fall equinox arrives at 3:21 a.m. on the 23rd. At that moment the sun crosses the equator into the southern sky, and the Earth is lighted from pole to pole. Proximity to the autumnal equinox makes a fullish moon rise relatively earlier from night to night. It behaves this way because the full moon is opposite the sun in the sky. This means it is moving most rapidly north as the sun is dropping most rapidly, as it does near the fall equinox. This causes the moon to rise earlier than it otherwise would over a few nights close to full phase, just as the sun rises earlier every day in the spring. The shorter wait for moonlight is a gift to farmers working late to harvest their crops.

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Other Civil Case Number: 58-CV-15-405 Mark R. Jensen and Susan G. Penniston, Plaintiffs, vs. Agnes S. Jensen, the unknown heirs of Agnes S. Jensen, Jacob Hammer, the unknown heirs of Jacob Hammer, also all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest or lien in the real estate described herein; Defendants. THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is attached to this summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this summons located at: COUREY, KOSANDA & ZIMMER, P.A.

SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING Regular Meeting - Tuesday, August 4, 2015, 10:00 a.m. Public Health Building, Sandstone, Minnesota Chair Hallan called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Present were Commissioners Josh Mohr, Steve Chaffee, Curt Rossow and Matt Ludwig. Also present were County Attorney Reese Frederickson and County Administrator David Minke. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Chair Hallan called for public comment. There was no public comment. Commissioner Chaffee moved to approve the amended Agenda. Second by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Rossow moved to approve the Minutes of the July 21, 2015 County Board Meeting and Summary for publication. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Ludwig moved to approve the Minutes of the July 28, 2015 Special Meeting and Committee of the Whole. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0. Minutes of Boards, Committees and Correspondence Pine County Land Surveyor Monthly Report, July 2015 Commissioner Mohr moved to acknowledge the Minutes of Boards, Committees and Correspondence. Second by Commissioner Rossow. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Chaffee moved to approve the amended Consent Agenda. Second by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion carried 5-0. Disbursements Journal Report, July 1, 2015 – July 31, 2015. Approve Applications for Abatement for: CF Pine City RE Holdco LLC, 1405 Main St. S, Pine City Jay & Lori Schrann, 35225 Parkview Dr., Sturgeon Lake

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

Henry & Norma Hoffman, Hoffman’s Oak Lake Campground, Kerrick Twp. Approve September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016 Liquor License establishments with On, Off and/or Sunday requests: Marathon of Beroun, 18648 Beroun Crossing, Pine City, MN 55063 --Off Sale; West Beroun Liquor, LLC, 18070 Beroun Crossing Road, Pine City, MN 55063--Off Sale; Doc’s Sports Bar & Grill, 34427 Majestic Pine Dr., Sturgeon Lake, MN 55783--On Sale, Off Sale and Sunday; Moose Lake Golf Club, 35311 Parkview Drive, Sturgeon Lake, MN 55783--On Sale and Sunday; The Tavern in Duquette, 88159 State Hwy. 23, Kerrick, MN 55756-On Sale, Off Sale and Sunday; Half Way Home Saloon, 60684 State Hwy. 23, Finlayson, MN 55735--On Sale, Off Sale and Sunday. Approve application for a new establishment tobacco license – Northwoods Collection, LLC DBA: The Smoking Lamp. License period to be August 6, 2015 through December 31, 2015 with renewal to coincide with all county tobacco licenses. Subject to approval of Pine County Sheriff and no delinquent real estate taxes. Approve the hiring of part-time Deputy Sheriff Michael Shepard, effective July 27, 2015, $23.31 per hour, C42, step 3. Approve the hiring of Registered Nurse Joanna Kreber effective August 10, 2015, $23.01 per hour, C42, step 4, contingent upon a successful background check and merit system eligibility. Approve attendance by County Administrator David Minke and Human Resources Manager Matt Christenson to attend the Minnesota Association of County Administrators and Minnesota County Human Resources Management Association Fall Conference. Total cost: $850.74 plus mileage. Approve attendance by County Administrator David Minke and County Board Commissioner(s) to attend the 2015 Association of Minnesota Counties Fall Policy Committee Meeting. Registration: $125 per attendee; Lodging: AMC Group Rates: $119 or $139 + tax per night depending upon room type.

Mortgage: is a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the transaction agent, residential mortgage servicer, and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are […]. The transaction agent’s mortgage identification number, if stated on the Mortgage, is […]. is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are Lake Area Bank. 10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Lake Area Bank. INFORMATION REGARDING Foreclosure 11. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied. 12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $100,000.00. 13. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $101,138.26. 14. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, at public auction on September 17, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., at the Pine County Sheriff’s Office located at 635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 100, Pine City, MN 55063. 15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months after the date of sale. 16. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an own-

er-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” NOT APPLICABLE. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Christopher L. Olson (#0395191) Geck Duea & Olson, PLLC 4770 White Bear Parkway, Suite 100 White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Lake Area Bank 1400 East Highway 96 White Bear Lake, MN 55110 THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27 and September 3, 2015

Approve GIS/Environmental Technician Joe Sanders to attend two days, and Land & Resources Manager Caleb Anderson to attend the second day only, of the MCCC Legal Description Workshop. Total Cost: $300. Motion by Commissioner Rossow to approve Resolution 2015-27, 2015 Pine County Tax-Forfeit Land Auction Sale Terms and Conditions. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Chaffee to approve Resolution 2015-28, 2015 Tax Forfeit Land Sale/City Conveyances to the City of Sandstone (PID 45.5306.000) and the City of Willow River (PID 47.0008.000). Second by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to approve the revised Cooperative Agreement for Waste Pesticide Collection. Second by Commissioner Rossow. Motion carried 5-0. Chair Hallan appointed Commissioner Ludwig and himself to the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. Motion by Commissioner Mohr to approve a $50 per diem to the citizen members of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. Second by Commissioner Rossow. Motion carried 5-0. With no further business, Chair Hallan adjourned the county board meeting at 11:05 a.m. The next regular meeting of the county board is scheduled for August 18, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Board Room, Pine County Courthouse, Pine City, Minnesota. Stephen M. Hallan, Chair, Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator, Clerk to County Board Kelly Schroeder, Acting County Administrator The full text of the board’s Minutes are available at the County Administrator’s Office and the county’s website (www.co.pine.mn.us). Copies may also be requested from the administrator’s office. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on September 3, 2015

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218-768-5008 or Curt at 218-820-8555 WANTED: Full-time bar manager. Great career opportunity. Apply in person, 525 N. Main St., Pine City American Legion.

157 EMPLOYMENT PART TIME Part-time scraper for 350 cow dairy. This is outside work with every other weekend off. 320-629-6605

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452 RENTALS RESIDENTIAL For rent in Pine City: 2BR upper duplex. $800/mo. Utilities included. 612-390-8776

455 RENTALS WANTED Looking for available, tillable farmland to rent. Call-text-email Darek, 612-730-5941 darek@nielsenfarms. com

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Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional and Lunchroom Monitor

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435 Saint Croix Rd SE, Pine City Wood furniture: trestle table, counter stools, table, 8 chairs, lamps, end table. Lawn chairs, canopy, 2 brass/ glass etageres. Tons of nice household items. Bedspreads, quilts. Original art and crafts, pottery, wall art. Craft supplies, fabric dye, batik supplies. Huge paper cutter, 60” C&H matt cutter, Neilsen frames and hardware, picture glass, matt board. Garden décor, sky chair, ﬁre pit, storage shelves. Flat screen and electronics, fans. Tools and ﬁshing items. Will continue to add items daily.

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452 RENTALS RESIDENTIAL Cambridge, For Rent 3-BDRM, 1.5 BA home on 5 wooded acres. 3 car, deck, AC, on cul-de-sac avail. immed. $1,500 mo. + utils. $2,000 deposit, pets okay. 612-390-2578. Cambridge/Dalbo area. For Rent 4-Bdrm, 1 1/2 bath home on 5 acres. 3 car, deck, ISD #911 avail. Oct. 1 $1500 mo. + utils, $2000 deposit, $50 app fee, pets ok. 612-390-2578 2 Bedroom unit in City of Pine City with garage. $800 per month-utilities not included. Available August 1st. For more information please contact Greg at (320)3368978.

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Maintenance Supervisor Plastech Corporation, a custom injection molding facility located in Rush City, MN, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to run the day to day operations of the maintenance department, monitor preventive maintenance programs, purchase components and oversee repair of all equipment and general facilities. Applicants must be able to read and understand electrical and hydraulic prints, 3-phase power, PLC’s, and servo drives.

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ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN Essential Duties: Under general supervision, this position performs specialized and/or difficult accounting and office support work in a computerized county welfare/ human service agency, balances journals and bank statements, submits medical bills to Insurance companies & the state, codes and records all receipts and disbursements of various funds, compiles monthly summaries of abstracts, statistical reports, other monthly or quarterly reports and performs related work as assigned. Must have ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written format. Minimum Qualifications: High school degree, or the equivalent, and in addition, either 1) two years of experience involving clerical and bookkeeping; or 2) completion of college coursework, vocational school or business school training in accounting or related fields may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the experience involving a combination of clerical and bookkeeping responsibilites. Ability to learn new computer systems. Salary: B22 $13.91/hr-$19.26/hr Closing Date: September 8, 2015 @ 4:30 pm For complete posting, visit our county website @ www.co.pine.mn.us

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Tax-Forfeited Land Auction Pine County will be offering tax-forfeited land at public auction for not less than the appraised price. Sale commences at 10:00 a.m. September 18, 2015 at the Courthouse in Pine City, Minnesota.

For a listing call (320) 216-4250 or log onto www.co.pine.mn.us

RN/PHN PREFERRED KANABECPINE COMMUNITY HEALTH Essential Duties: Responsible for working in programs within the family health area that could include Family Home Visiting, WIC, immunizations as well as other programs. This person will be helping young families succeed by helping improve pregnancy outcomes, improve child health and development; and improve the economic self-suﬃciency of the family. Minimum Qualiﬁcations: Current licensure as an RN or PHN in Minnesota with PHN applicants preferred as well as valid driver’s license. Must be on Merit System egiliblity list by closing date of September 15, 2015. Salary: C42- $19.54- $ 26.85/hr DOQ (per 2014 contract Closing Date: September 15, 2015 @ 4:30 pm For complete posting, visit our county website @ www.co.pine.mn.us

Electro/Mechanical Maintenance Technician

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Plastech Corporation, a custom injection molding facility located in Rush City, MN, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot and repair injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment at a control level. Plastech Corporation 920 South Frandsen Avenue Rush City, MN 55069 hr@plastechcorporation.com EOE

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