Pioneer Aug. 20, 2015 by Pine City Pioneer

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New, expanding businesses mean jobs in city BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Broekema Beltway’s Pine City location is doubling the size of its facility and planning to add 10 employees within a year – and is just one of a number of businesses either starting up, expanding or upgrading in recent months across the Pine City area. INDUSTRIAL PARK: BROEKEMA BELTWAY Broekema Beltway General Manager Jeff Eilers said the German-owned agricultural beltway manufacturer’s expansion has been in the works for about a year, and now they’re ready to see dirt flying at their location in the Pine City

Industrial Park north of downtown. “We’re doing this because we’re anticipating some growth over the next couple of years and our ownership group was farsighted enough to add on to our building,” Eilers said. “We’re actually doubling the footprint of our working facility, and it’ll be used for storage and new machinery.” With a newly expanded facility will come the need for new workers. Broekema currently employs about 35 full time and many more part-time positions. “Our one year plan is to add 10 new jobs – two supervisory and eight hourly,” Eilers said. “And then the five year plan SEE BUSINESS, PAGE 11

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Contractors, Broekema Beltway employees and Pine City officials helped dig in as the company marked the beginning of their expansion project.

I-35 road work begins Sept. 8 STAFF REPORT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Drivers heading north of Pine City on Interstate 35 should prepare for construction and slowdowns this fall. MnDOT reports that a resurfacing project on I-35 near Hinckley will begin Tuesday, Sept. 8. Lanes will be closed in both directions during the daytime, and drivers should expect delays. The Highway 48 interchange ramps will close for one day at a time, dates to be determined. Motorists will be detoured on Highway 23 interchange ramps and County Road 61. No part of the detour is on gravel surface. The project includes the area from one mile south of Hinckley to 1.5 miles north of Hinckley. The project is expected to be completed by Oct. 9. According to MnDOT, the finished project will provide a smoother road surface for 3.85 miles of freeway pavement and the ramps at Highway 48 and improved safety for motorists. The estimated cost of the project is $1.5 million To learn more visit the project website at www.dot.state.mn.us/ d1/projects/I-35Hinckley/

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Pine County 4-H kids explore aquatic robotics

What do you get when you mix water, robots and kids? The new Pine County 4-H Aquatic Explorers Robotics Team, that’s what. Youth from across the county met on Aug. 6-7 to design and build a remote-operated vehicle and learn about aquatic invasive species threatening local waters. Working together with University of Minnesota Extension Educators, the group created a plan of action to assist in the early detection and education of Aquatic Invasive Species. A key part of their plan is to start using their remote operated vehicle to monitor local rivers, lakes and streams. The aquatic robotics project is part of Extension 4-H’s effort to develop the next generation of scien-

tists, engineers and technology leaders in Minnesota. “We want kids to get excited about science and the environment while making a difference in their community,” said 4-H Program Coordinator Lorelei Finley. The 4-H aquatic robotics project is made possible through partnerships. Program funding is provided through the support of Pine County Aquatic Invasive Species funds and the Pokegama Lake Association. To get involved or learn more contact the University of Minnesota Extension at 320-591-1650 or www.4-h. umn.edu.

CONSTRUCTION AHEAD Where: I-35 near Hinckley Project start: Sept. 8 For drivers: Daytime lane closures in both directions. Expect delays. Ramps closed: Highway 48 ramps will close for one day, date TBD. Total span: One mile south of Hinckley to 1.5 miles north of Hinckley – 3.85 miles total. Project end: Oct. 9 Project Cost: $1.5 million

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Emerald ash borer hits Chisago, not yet in Pine County MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

On Aug. 6 the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) identified an emerald ash borer (EAB) infestation in Chisago County along the Washington County border near Manning Trail. Two EAB adults were found on a purple EAB survey trap, and a follow-up visit discovered tunneling consistent with invasive pests in a nearby tree. Because this is the first time that EAB has been identified in Chisago County, specimens have also been sent to USDA for confirmation, which is expected early next week. Pending confirmation, the MDA and USDA will work closely to determine appropriate follow-up actions. Chisago County will likely be put under an emergency quarantine in the next week and eventually join Anoka, Dakota, Fillmore, Hennepin, Houston, Olmsted, Ramsey and Winona counties in a state and federal quarantine. The quarantine is in place to help prevent EAB from spreading outside of a known infested area. It is designed to limit the movement of any items that may be infested with EAB, including ash trees and ash tree limbs, as well as all hardwood firewood. Emerald ash borer larvae kill ash trees by tunneling into the wood and feeding on the tree’s nutrients. Since its ac-

cidental introduction into North America, EAB has killed tens of millions of ash trees in 24 states. The invasive insect was first discovered in Minnesota in 2009. The last county to be quarantined for EAB was Fillmore in April 2015. Minnesota is highly susceptible to the destruction caused by EAB. The state has approximately one billion ash trees, the most of any state in the nation. The biggest risk of spreading EAB comes from people unknowingly moving firewood or other ash products harboring larvae. There are three easy steps Minnesotans can take to keep EAB from spreading: • Don’t transport firewood. Buy firewood locally from approved vendors, and burn it where you buy it; • If you live in a quarantined county, be aware of the restrictions on movement of products such as ash trees, wood chips and firewood; and, • Watch ash trees for infestation. If you think a tree is infested, go to www.mda.state.mn.us/ eab and use the “Do I Have Emerald Ash Borer?” guide.

County offers 42 parcels of land BY HENRY FISCHER NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Pine County will offer 42 parcels of tax-forfeit land for sale at this year’s auction, scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18 at the Pine County Courthouse in Pine City. Properties for sale in the southern part of the county include a five-acre parcel in Chengwatana Township, one 40-acre parcel in Mission Creek Township, two 40acre parcels in Munch Township, one lot in the Pokegama Meadows development in Pokegama Township, and six lots in the City of Henriette. For more information about specific properties, contact the Pine County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office in Pine City. In other action, the Pine County Board: DETERMINED that the county does not have a need to acquire the old hospital complex in Sandstone,

which will be replaced with the new Essentia Health Medical Center campus, but agreed to have the county’s new economic development coordinator assist in marketing the property. APPOINTED Commissioners Steve Hallan and Matt Ludwig to serve on a new Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee, along with two to three Planning Commission members and approximately five members of the public, to help guide development of the county’s new Comprehensive Plan. Citizen members will be paid $50 per diem. ESTABLISHED a DWI education program in Pine County, whereby participants would pay $100 each for the four-hour class instead of having to drive to Anoka County. Probation Director Terry Fawcett estimated 100 participants in the class each year. APPROVED an on-sale and Sunday liquor license for Wings North

Peace breaks out on pages of Poker-Pioneer in 1945 BY MIKE GAINOR • PART 3 IN A SERIES EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

News of World War II dominated the front pages of newspapers across the United States during the war years, and the Pine Poker-Pioneer was no exception. The paper recounted victories and defeats in far-off sites across the globe, and residents of the town became familiar with names like Monte Cassino, Arnham and Bastogne in Europe, and Guadalcanal, Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima and Okinawa in the Pacific. It may have seemed as if the war could go on forever, and the pages of the Poker-Pioneer would continue to be full of the names of those killed, injured or missing in action. Even the advertisements at the time reflected the burdens and sacrifices involved in the war. But by 1945 the end was finally in sight. The top headline in the May 10, 1945 newspaper read, “Pine City Residents Quietly Observe European Victory,” and the first lines of the story read: “Residents of Pine City took the announcement of the war’s end in Europe in stride, with no undue celebrating ... There was no ringing of bells or blowing of sirens and whistles, but a spirit of thankfulness prevailed in the ending of the war in Europe.” However, the town was far from quiet when the war was declared

to be finally at an end on Aug. 15, 1945. The editors of the Poker-Pioneer filled several column inches of the Aug. 16 edition with a giddy recounting of what happened when Pine City heard that peace had finally broken out. “The announcement by President Truman at 6 o’clock Tuesday evening, that Japan had accepted unconditional surrender, was greeted in Pine City with a miniature celebration.” “The whistle at the power plant was the first to go on the air, with ... police and fire sirens, car horns following in short order. The din continued for the better part of half an hour. “Immediately on the broadcast of the news all business places in Pine City, except filling stations and cafes, closed their doors and remained closed until Thursday morning, Wednesday having been proclaimed a holiday. The post office and other government buildings were given a two [day] holiday on order of President Truman. Church services were held in local churches on Wednesday. “Soon after the announcement that peace had returned to the world, a “little German Band” made its appearance and continued the merriment until late in the night.”

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This ad from the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company was published in the Aug. 16, 1945 edition of the Pine Poker-Pioneer – one of many advertisements from the period reﬂecting the war’s effect on local communities.

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and the Pine City Country Club, on sale, off-sale and Sunday liquor licenses for the Chengwatana Country Club, LLC and Kurtz’ Muffies on the Lake, LLC, and off sale licenses for West Beroun Liquor, LLC and Marathon of Beroun. APPROVED a tobacco license for the new Murphy Oil gas station under construction near Wal-Mart in Pine City. APPROVED a $1 per hour performance increase for Jail Administrator Rick Boland retroactive to June 2. APPROVED a contract with Pine City Schools to provide one fulltime School Resource Officer. The school district will reimburse the Pine County Sheriff’s Office for the assigned deputy for one year beginning Sept. 8. SCHEDULED a special Committee-of-the-Whole meeting for 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25 to begin work on the county’s proposed 2016 budget.

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‘Alice-in Wonderland’

Children’s Weekend at the North West Co. Fur Post

A cast of fifty will be on stage at the Ostrand Fine Arts Center for the Hinckley Summer Community Theatre Initiative production of “Alice-in Wonderland” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20, Friday, Aug. 21, and Saturday, Aug. 22. A matinee will be on Sunday, Aug. 23 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Call 320-384-6463 or email cclark@ hf.k12.mn.us with any questions.

AUG. 21 PTO school supply give-away Pine Dragons PTO will be hosting a School Supply Giveaway on Friday, Aug. 21, 6 - 7 p.m. at Journey North Church, Pine City. Email pinedragonspto@yahoo.com or visit www. pinedragonspto.weebly.com for more information.

Red Cross blood drive An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Friday, Aug. 21, at Anytime Fitness, 925 Main St. S., Pine City, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For an appointment to donate call the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.

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Experience the life of a 19th-century child while learning the skills of a voyageur at the North West Company Fur Post, Pine City, during “Children’s Weekend” on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 23 from noon to 4 p.m. Celebrate the last days of summer with toys, games and tests of skill and knowledge. Discover how playing games helped develop hunting skills and toys prepared children for their adult lives. Create a toy to take home, try to win a game of “cat-and-mouse” and learn the skills of a voyageur. For cost or information call 320-629-6356 or email: nwcfurpost@mnhs.org.

Join staff and community members for an approximate 1-mile walk around the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Pow-Wow grounds on Sunday, Aug. 23. Registration is from 9 - 10 a.m. In addition, admission is free and open to everyone from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum the same day. For pow-wow grounds location or information call 320-532-3632 or email millelacs@mnhs.org.

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

House of Help golf fundraiser House of Help will host a 4-person golf scramble fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 22 at the Bulrush Golf Club, 605 Brookside Pkwy., Rush City. There will be a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Registration fee includes 18 holes of golf, two carts, lunch and door prizes. Call Mike Willert at 651-3326003 for more information.

‘Our Migration Journey’ Ancestors of the Ojibwe moved from the Atlantic coast and had established themselves around Mille Lacs Lake by the mid-1700s. On Saturday, Aug. 22, at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., the public is invited to the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post for a 30-minute presentation, “We are Anishinaabe: Our Migration Journey,” on the stories, values and traditions that traveled with them and remain today. For details, call 320-532-3632 or visit: www.mnhs.org/millelacs.

The next meeting of the Snake River Valley Conservation Club (SRVCC) will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m., at the Pine County fairgrounds club house. Contact Mark Madison at mdmadison52@gmail. com with any questions.

AUG. 27 Ruby’s Pantry The Ruby’s Pantry food distribution is Thursday, Aug. 27 at the Armory in Pine City. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. and food distribution will take place from 5 - 6:30 p.m. For information call 651-674-0009 or visit www.rubyspantry.org.

AUG. 27 - 30 Burnett County Fair

The next Pole Bender’s Fishing Tournament is on Pokegama Lake, Pine City, on Sunday, Aug. 23. For registration or further information visit “Pole Bender’s Fishing Club” on Facebook, call 763-439-7468, or email polebenders1@gmail.com.

The 138th annual Burnett County Fair is Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 27 - 30, in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. Parade is Saturday at 3:30 p.m., lawn mower races take place Friday at 7:30 p.m. and demolition derby is Saturday at 7 p.m., followed on Sunday by a tractor and truck pull at 3 p.m. Visit www.grantsburgfair.com for a full schedule of events.

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‘Medicare 101’ meeting

Wolf Howl at Crex

A “Medicare 101” meeting will take place at the Grand Hinckley Inn, 777 Lady Luck Dr., Hinckley 55037 on Monday, Aug. 24 at noon. This is a Medicare overview, not UCare health plan information. To register, for more information or additional meeting dates/locations, call 1-877-523-1518 or visit www. ucare.org.

Help conduct a wolf howling survey at Crex Meadows in Grantsburg, Wisconsin on Friday, Aug. 28. The survey begins at the Visitor Center with a brief overview of wolves at 7:30 p.m. followed by howling in one or more special locations in Crex Meadows, listening for wolves to respond back. Space is limited; call 715-463-2739 or visit crexmeadows.org for registration and information.

AUG. 25 FirstLight community picnic FirstLight Health System is hosting a free community picnic on Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at its Pine City Clinic, 1425 Main St. N. There

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The Pine Center for the Arts free Summer Arts program for Pine City School District students in grades K-6 continues with a session on Impressionism for grades 2 and 3 on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 1 p.m., and a folk dancing session for grades 4 through 6 on Thursday, Aug. 27, 1 p.m., at Pine Center for the Arts, downtown Pine City. Call 320-629-4924 with questions or register at www.pinecenter.org.

SRVCC meeting

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6 p.m., at 27274 Monument Road, Brook Park, MN 55007. There will be live music, a dunk tank, pony rides and trail rides. For information call 320-438-4001 or visit www.changinggaits.org.

AUG. 25 & 27 PCftA Summer Arts program

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The Pine City Farmers’ Market celebrates “Tomato Fest” on Friday, Aug. 21 and Saturday, Aug. 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pine County Fairgrounds in Pine City. The Farmers’ Market runs every Friday and Saturday through the end of October. For more information, and to find out about special events and what types of produce will be available, visit “Pine City Farmers’ Market” on Facebook.

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will be free, healthy food and beverages and fun yard games and activities. For information, call 800-245-5671 or visit www. firstlighthealthsystem.org.

AUG. 29 Changing Gaits Chicken & Rib Fest Changing Gaits will hold its 8th Annual Chicken & Rib Fest on Saturday, Aug. 29, 11 a.m. to

Tips Promenad in Rush City We R Able invites area residents to the Frandsen County Park, five miles west of Rush City, on Saturday, Aug. 29 at 10 a.m. to participate in Tips Promenad, a type of scavenger hunt that originated in Sweden. Preregistration is required. For more information and to register, call 320-358-1211.

Granada Bros Band The Pine County History Museum in Askov welcomes the Granada Bros Band on Saturday, Aug. 29. The event features free dance lessons from 4-5 p.m., followed by live music from 5-8 p.m. For cost or more information, visit www.pinecountyhistorymuseum.org.

AUG. 30 Stoffel Family Museum The Stoffel Family Memorabilia Museum will welcome visitors from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 30. The museum is located on Emerald Road, one mile south of WCMP and the North West Company Fur Post. For further information call 320-629-3219.

SEPT. 2 ECRAC grant information session East Central Regional Arts Council will provide a free grant information session about opportunities for individual artists and organizations on Wednesday, Sept. 2 from 1-3 p.m. at 112 Main Ave. S., Braham. Individual appointments with staff are also offered. To register, or for more information, call 320-396-2337 or email matt@ecrac.org.

First Presbyterian salad luncheon There will be a Fall Salad Luncheon at the First Presbyterian Church, Pine City on Wednesday, Sept. 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Salad, bread, bars and beverages are included with a freewill offering. Call the church at 320629-3592 for more information.

New to Medicare meeting Going on Medicare soon or just interested in how it works? The Aug. 26 “New to Medicare” information was sent to us in error; however, a session will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 10 a.m. to noon, at Fairview Wyoming Hospital for those interested. Aspects of Medicare parts A, B, C and D will be covered as well as information on supplemental insurance and how to report fraud. Call Amy Tvedt at 800-333-2433 or email amy. tvedt@cmcoa.org to register.

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MEETINGS THURSDAY 8/20 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City Al-Anon: 7:30 p.m., Pine City, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church SUNDAY 8/23 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. MONDAY 8/24 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. Yellow Ribbon Group: 7 p.m., Pine City American Legion AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church WEDNESDAY 8/26 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Pine City Council: 6:30 p.m., Pine Government Ctr., Pine City Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine City VFW Hall AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center

SENIOR DINING Aug. 24 - 28 Monday: Tator tot casserole, cucumber/onion salad, wheat dinner roll, banana, chocolate pudding with topping Tuesday: Oven roasted chicken, whipped potatoes with gravy, cinnamon carrots, wheat dinner roll, upside down cake Wednesday: Lasagna, green beans, lettuce salad, garlic breadstick, raspberry parfait Thursday: Liver & onions or hamburger patty with gravy, whipped potatoes with gravy, mixed vegetables, wheat bread, cowboy cookie Friday: Swedish meatballs, parslied potatoes, country trio vegetables, wheat bread, applesauce 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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Let’s keep Pine City pro-business The Pine City Council has caught some heat in our Letters to the Editor section for their decision to approve the new Murphy USA gas station up by Walmart. And with the start of construction they’ve caught a little more. It’s good to have these conversations. And it’s good to keep our elected officials on their toes. But this time, in my opinion, they got it right. Do we need a new gas station in Pine City? That’s an excellent question. Here’s another one: Do we Editor’s want our local government to be a gatekeeper who Soapbox should be alloweddeciding to run a gas station in Pine City? Mike And one more: Do we want Gainor Pine City to be known as a place that makes it tough for new businesses to come in? Now, development can’t be a free-for-all. Pine City has zoning regulations and a planning committee for just this reason. These help control where a new business can build and what rules they have to follow when they do. It’s a balancing act. You don’t want to set the bar so high that good businesses look at the rules and say, “No thanks.” But you don’t want people to come into town and build junk. Let me be clear: if a strip club or casino wanted to build in our city, or an asphalt factory wanted to set up on the shores of the Snake River, you’d be hearing a very different tune from me. We can all agree that some types of businesses are not going to help a small town thrive. But I don’t think most of us really want local government to say to a perfectly reasonable business, “I’m sorry – we’ve filled our quota of gas stations (or grocery stores, or hospitals, or manufacturing plants). Kindly hit the road.” I thought the planning commission and city council did a pretty good job of making sure that Murphy USA had a rational plan for traffic and safety and were fulfilling the basic requirements for starting up a new business in Pine City. And to me, that’s pretty much where the government’s role ought to end. New businesses are going to bring change and they’re going to bring disruption. But frankly, that’s the nature of capitalism. And in the end, the answer to the question, “Do we need a new gas station in Pine City?” is in the hands of the customers, and they’ll vote with their wallets. U of M Extension did a market study of the Pine City area in 2011 and we ran several stories on it. Some of the results were surprising to me. For instance, the study said that there weren’t enough hair salons in Pine City. It also said that we had more than enough gas stations. You’d think that would scare a new gas station off. But I’d be willing to bet they’ve spent a fair amount of time looking at their own numbers, and they think the math works out. And if they’re willing to try it, I welcome them. I can’t help but remember that just a couple of years ago in Pine City we were talking about doing whatever had to be done to bring jobs to town. So here’s one last question: Now that the jobs are coming, do we want to chase them away?

New hospital to serve Sandstone, region BY RON OSLADIL CHAIRMAN, NORTH PINE AREA HOSPITAL DISTRICT

This summer several huge wins were scored to move the new healthcare campus along and bring renewed focus on economic development for the City of Sandstone. As a long-time resident of this area, I know how Sandstone has been challenged to renew a viable economic base. It gives me special satisfaction that the Hospital District plans for a new healthcare campus are helping create an opportunity for significant economic development for Sandstone. The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) recently granted the City of Sandstone a $2.3 million award and the State Legislature passed a bonding bill that included $850,000 for the City. These and other funds are essential for the City to build the utility and road infrastructure needed for the healthcare campus and business park development. In other news, the Hospital District has made several key decisions. The new medical campus has been named Pine Healthcare Campus, pending completion of trademark legal review. This name reflects the plan to offer a range of health care related services on one campus. A step was taken in broadening these health care services at the Pine Healthcare Campus with the selection of Golden Horizons as the preferred long-term care provider. The plan is to offer assisted living apartments and memory/specialty care. This long-term care facility will be connected to the medical facility, creating additional efficiencies and conveniences. McGough Construction, a national family-owned construction company, was selected as the building contractor for the Pine Healthcare Campus. They are now hiring subcontractors and finalizing construction plans. All of this puts us on track for completion of the Pine Healthcare Campus by late 2016 or early 2017. We have been able to achieve all of this in such a short time because of the following key factors. 1) Compelling merits for this new healthcare campus – The need for up-to-date, efficient health care facilities is clearly needed. Our current hospital has served us well but it is worn, inefficient, and poorly suited for today’s health care needs. Further it is not as easily accessible

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due to its location in a residential area. 2) Outstanding community support – Letters of support for the City of Sandstone’s EDA grant application came from our current congressional delegation, the Hospital District, area businesses, letters of commitment from Essentia, Gateway and Thrifty White, and many other supporters. Former State Senator Becky Lourey concluded her letter of support by stating: “I’m sure that I sound very intense and it is because I know this community so well; we have struggled to come this far and now we have such a great opportunity to build our economy and our quality of life. Please give this very important project your support.” 3) Committed partners energetically working toward common goal – Our healthcare partners Essentia, Gateway, Thrifty White and now Golden Horizons are all working cooperatively to move from planning to the building phase. 4) Hospital District Board members diligently lead the planning – Every member of our Board of Directors is excited about making this new healthcare campus a reality. The Steering Committee members spend hundreds of hours away from their families to make sure that our project planning is well thought out and deadlines are met. One of our passionate Board members, Scott Hendricks, said it clearly in his letter of support to the U.S. EDA, “The EDA grant and the resilience that brought our communities back from ashes, literally, are what can and will make a difference in many lives now and in our economic future.” 5) The City of Sandstone actively pursues – Enormous planning is required to undertake a large project such as this. The Sandstone City Council and City Administrator Sam Griffith are actively pursuing this on behalf of the Sandstone constituents and area citizens. We have a lot of work ahead to finalize the financing and building plans. It is going to be challenging but I know our team is focused for success. Visit our website for more information and updates on the progress of the Hospital District planning and construction. Go to www.PineHospitalDistrict.com.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR All-Class Reunion planners did great job

To the Editor: Congratulations to the fantastic, hardworking Pine City All-Class Reunion Planning Committee. Yes, a lot of work too, because I remember all the time many of us spent when we planned just our really fun Class of 1951 reunions in years gone by. We really did also have fun planning those reunions too. But ever since this Great All Class Reunion has been held every two years, we have not had any more reunions exclusive to just our class that I remember. Yes, we did meet for lunch a time or two though. A thought I am not sure I have ever shared, was just a few days before graduation in 1951, I remember thinking that I was really going to miss this place and all the many friends I got to know in my few years at Pine City High School. Since I had gone to a country school, Pine City High School was really big, yet small enough, with 76 students graduating, that I could say I knew every one of them. But realizing I would never, ever see them all again made me sad. I, for one, really enjoyed talking to, visiting with, seeing younger class members as well as the older class members, along with our loyal Class of 1951 members Too bad our class of 1951 only had 15 from our class attending on Saturday, Aug. 8. Yes, as we age we do miss more of our wonderful old class members at The All Class High School Reunion. I like that we have the two hours to visit before, to wander around the big hall outside the big dining room, have a drink, before we all head into the big dining room for our very good meals at 1 p.m., then an interesting program that follows. All a very fun time. I also very much appreciate the moment of silence honoring all of our classmates that have passed on. I know we have some opposed to going to a casino for the Reunion for whatever reason, but we all have to face the fact that the Hinckley Grand Casino is the only place close by Pine City, yet plenty large enough and able to seat a crowd of over 500 or more and with a large enough staff able to quite quickly serve a variety of good meals to all of us to our tables. Good job, keep up the great job gang. Charlie Rike Pine City

Who remembers Frances Ann?

To the Editor: The Frances Ann Shop, on the corner of 5th Street, across from Robinson Park, was once a booming business selling women’s dresses and accessories, fabric and sewing notions in Pine City. Frances Ann (Motycka) was the owner and elegant business woman, single and well-dressed. I walked into her store upon graduation looking for a job, received it and stayed there for a few years. My job was opening the store, sweeping the floors, getting the till ready for the day and trying to be a gracious clerk as she taught me how she wanted things done. She encouraged me to pick dresses for the large windows and pin them neatly on mannequin forms. She taught me how to handle money and count the change back to customers to the penny. When I got married she gave us our first baby buggy, beautiful rhinestone jewelry, etc. I had a great start with an intelligent, kind boss. Cora Johnson and Johnnie Atkinson (now both deceased) were my working partners. We were like family. Does anyone remember Frances Ann? Did anyone shop there or work for her? Darlene Armstrong Pine City

Honor Social Security’s 80th birthday BY TIM BURKHARDT SEVEN COUNTY SENIOR FEDERATION

The Seven County Senior Federation urges everyone to honor Social Security this Aug. 14. It is the 80th anniversary of the signing into law of Social Security, the most popular program ever created in this country. Almost one in five Americans depend on its payments, including over 16 million children, as well as the elderly, and people with disabilities. For most of the Millennial generation now in their early working years, Social Security is the only retirement income they are likely to have, and the only way to require their employers to pitch in. Ironically, however, young people have been taught to believe that Social Security will not be there for them when they reach retirement years, because it will have run out of money. That prediction happens to be a cruel deception. What is the truth? Social Security has enough money coming in to pay about three-fourths of the current benefit level for the Gen Xers and Millennials when their time comes. The Social Security Trustees’ predictions say: 77 percent of current benefits in 2033, and 72 percent in 2087. It would be best, of course, if Social Security could pay, 75 years from now, 100 percent instead of 72 percent. There is a simple way to do that, and it involves correcting a major inequity in the current system. The simple solution is to remove the cap on wages which are subject to the Social Security payroll tax. That tax is 6.2 percent of everyone’s wages – except, not exactly: It is 6.2 percent if your wages are up to $118,500 a

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City installs new canoe rack The City of Pine City has installed a canoe rack for public use at the fishing pier in Challeen Park, on the south bank of the Snake River at the mouth of Cross Lake. The canoe rack is for public use from May 1 to Oct. 31 each year and is completely free of charge. Anyone wishing to keep their canoe at the park can simply padlock it to the canoe rack. There are six slips for the public to use. This will be on a first come first serve basis and it is on an honor system. Those using the canoe rack are asked to respect the city’s property as well as other people’s property. All property belonging to citizens must be removed on or before Oct. 31 each year, otherwise it becomes the property of the Pine City. Anyone with questions may call city hall at 320-629-2575.

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and Spider Lake systems are two sites that have some blue level trails. At this point, the only public riding area with black diamond level opportunities is the Iron Range OHV Recreation Area in Gilbert. It is important for riders to know their abilities and know their machines. Most of these trails do not provide alternative routes; once the course is started, it must be finished. The most advanced trails are generally one way as well. To find a list of OHV trails go to www.mndnr. gov/ohv/index.html. - Mary Straka, DNR OHV coordinator

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Poker goes from six to seven column, now best in county 10 Years Ago, 2005 Lifelong Pine City resident Noelle Roubinek was born in Seoul, Korea 20 years ago. She hadn’t been back until this past year, when the time came f for her to v visit her b birth family while t r av e l i n g t there with h her adopt tive family, t the Steve Roubineks. They were welcome d b the Koby rean famil and Noly elle had a striking resemblance t to her siblings. Following t the visit to meet her birth family Noelle went back to Korea again to celebrate her 20th birthday. While there she attended YonSei University in a study abroad program. Two Pine City women died on their way to work Saturday morning in a two vehicle crash on Pine County Road 8, five miles east of town. A third woman who was riding in the same vehicle was injured. Jacquelynne Curry, who turned 41 that day, and Mary Loretta Torgerson, 19, were riding in a Chevrolet pickup truck on their way to work at Community Living Options in Rock Creek. The driver of the truck apparently missed a turn on Maple Grove Road and was making a U-turn when a 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier driven by Ann Hinze, 18, hit the pickup. It rolled and all three passengers were ejected. The new Northridge Apartments in Pine City opened on Aug. 18 when a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house were held. The 24-unit building features one, two and three bedroom apartments. About half of them are already rented. The street in front of Pine City Elementary School was closed off Sunday afternoon while skateboarders demonstrated

their skills. The occasion was the opening of 575 Bored Blue. The new youth center and skateboard shop is operated by Dave and Cindy Stevens. Newlyweds Jared and Bryanna (Bloomquist) Clementson are the recipients of Pine City VFW Post 4258’s scholarships for the 2005-06 school year. Both attend the University of Minnesota-Duluth. Commander Jim Zaun presented the $500 scholarship checks to the couple. Guess who’s coming for dinner. On Thursday, Sept. 1, about 1,631 Pine City students will return to school. Food service director Darlene Smetana and her staff will be ready for them. The menu is already planned, food ordered, and the food service employees will open up the kitchens on Aug. 23.

25 Years Ago, 1990 A huge fern brought Beverly Becker the overall Grand Champion Best of Show award at the Pine Gardeners annual flower show last week. Becker swept the competition with two other division grand champion awards for an oriental lily and flower arrangement in a basket. Volunteers are needed to help check for head lice at the Pine City Elementary School on the first day of school. Parents are asked not to braid their girls’ hair. A police chase in Pine City resulted in the arrest of a 19year-old driving while intoxicated. Deputies had chased his vehicle through town at 50 to 70 mph. He was released on $1,000 bail after being charged with DWI, fleeing a peace officer and criminal damage to property. Deputies recovered 13 marijuana plants in Birch Creek Township while executing a search warrant. The plants are being kept as evidence for district court proceedings. Spies Super Valu was advertising Hillshire bun-size all meat wieners for $1.29 a pound. From Cindy’s column: Was anyone approached at the Pine County Fair by a man saying he needed something from them for a fraternity scavenger hunt? A Braham teenager gave his new school shoes to a

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man, about 40 years old, who said he was participating in a scavenger hunt for his fraternity reunion. The guy said his name was George Andrewson and gave the kid his watch and the shoes he was wearing in exchange for the young man’s shoes. The man said he’d meet the youth and his friend at Hardee’s later in the evening to return the school shoes, but he never showed up. Many of the walleyes caught during the recent Cabela’s Fisherman Professional Walleye Trail Tournament of Champions died during or shortly after the live-release contest. This report comes from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, whose fisheries staff monitored the pro walleye championship tournament on Rainy Lake near International Falls. From lavishly dressed Teddies to adorable wood country accent pieces, Alice Jones makes them all. She’s already preparing for Christmas, turning out lovely angels, and her house is filled with her homemade quilts, hand painted china and stuffed animals.

50 Years Ago 1965 Theresa Karas, daughter of

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Karas, Pine City, was chosen Pine County’s Conservation Queen. Patricia Pedginski of Anoka, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abe Pedginski of Mountain Iron, and Bernard Wurm, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Wurm of Pine City, were united in marriage on Aug. 21. In the presence of 150 guests, JoAnn Kozak, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kozak of Pine City, and Dallas Carpenter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Myrl Carpenter of Grasston, were united in marriage on Aug. 21. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lindahl of Pine City on the birth of their son Aug. 17, and also to Mr. and Mrs. William Wimmer Jr. of Pine City, on the birth of their son on Aug. 24. The Oldtimers downed the Pirates 12-5 in the annual Oldtimer’s baseball game in just seven innings.

75 Years Ago, 1940 Mrs. Theo Thompson of West Rock is opening a grocery store in a building just erected on their property across from the West Rock schoolhouse. Delores Peterson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peterson entertained a group of little

friends at her home at a birthday party given in her honor on Aug. 16. Miss Margaret Otto, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Otto, and Stanley Greenlee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Greenlee, were united in marriage Aug. 17.

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J. N. Westlund, the Center City monument maker, was at Brook Park early this week when he put in the concrete base of the big monument in the cemetery there which will mark the last resting place of those who passed away near Brook Park at the time of the great forest fire of 1894. Unveiling of the monument is set for Oct. 1. With this issue, the Poker increased from a six column to a seven column paper, making it the largest as well as the best paper in Pine County. Pine City’s monthly market day, the last Tuesday of the month, will fall on Tuesday next. These monthly market days are red letter days where they are pushed. Even though little known by out-village people, it is still a drawing card among our farming population.

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Where in the world are the Girl Scouts? Pine City’s Girl Scout Troop 52752 took a nine-day adventure to the southern United States. The primary destination was the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace in Savannah, Georgia, where this photo was taken – and where the Girl Scout movement started. Also included in their tour was the St. Louis Arch; the USS Yorktown in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina; Charleston; Tybee Island with a dolphin watch; CNN in Atlanta; the Incline Railroad in Chattanooga, Tennessee; the Mammoth Caves and Louisville Slugger museum in Kentucky.

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Isaacson heads to Haiti on quest to help others BY RACHEL TIMMERMAN UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

It was these moments that made Isackson stop and think about what was happening around him. “You’re seeing all the happiness with the people, but looking around you’re trying to take in all the poverty and everything that’s going on there. You have a lot of mixed emotions.” Isackson said the children helped him learn to love and be happy with the simple things in life. “They are just so happy to have someone hold them. Some of the kids can speak pretty good English so talking to them, they have so much excitement just to talk to someone.” Back home, Isackson is no stranger to giving back to the community. Along with teammate Seth Ambroz, Isackson was one of the team’s top players for community relations last year. The two volunteered at youth clinics in Battle Creek last winter, where they would run drills for kids who wanted to play but couldn’t afford to go to a clinic. They also volunteered with MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) Muscle Team Minnesota. “It was just an amazing experience, the kids were really happy to see us,” Isackson said of volunteering at a gala for MDA Muscle Team Minnesota. “They wanted us to sign stuff and they also gave us cards that they signed. I still have those. Seth actually bought a picture that one of the kids painted at the auction.” With Healing Haiti trips almost every week throughout the year, Isackson said he hopes to go back to Haiti next year, and will continue to volunteer back home. “My faith in God has inspired me to [volunteer]. I think that will always be a part of my life. I think we’re called to serve others and that’s part of who I am.”

Pine City native and recent University of Minnesota graduate Christian Isackson was part of the first class in modern Gophers hockey history to win conference championships all four years, helping the team to fourstraight NCAA tournaments and two Frozen Four appearances. But this June, he traveled to Haiti to help a different kind of team. Isackson joined a group of 10 volunteers from Healing Haiti for a week of giving back. “It was always a goal of mine to do some type of mission trip,” Isackson said. He said it was his best friend, who had already completed a trip with Healing Haiti, who had a big impact on his decision to go. “I was a little hesitant at first, but then she went on the trip and then it took away all the fears or anything that came with going to a different country.” Fears, such as getting sick without the comforts of home. Which ended up happening to Isackson. “That was really scary for me because I couldn’t just go to the doctor. But they do a great job with having the right medical supplies, so I ended up getting better within a day.” After recovering from the illness, he was able to continue the regular volunteering activities, such as delivering water. Volunteers traveled to the poorest slum in Haiti, Cite Soleil, to give water to the residents. “We’d get off the truck to give them water, and there’d be like four or five kids that would leech onto you because they’re just starving for attention and someone to hold them. They would squeeze and wouldn’t let go of you.”

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Dragons ready to swing into season The Dragon Varsity Tennis team has already hit the court for practice in anticipation of the upcoming fall season. Look for the full sports preview in the Aug. 27 edition of the Pine City Pioneer.

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Stoffels celebrate 20th anniversary of family museum The Stoffel family, friends and fans stopped by the Stoffel Family Museum (10527 Emerald Road) on Aug. 16 to help celebrate the 20th anniversary of this local institution capturing the history of the family and their life in Pine City. (top) Dawson Pixley, great-grandson of Henry and Rose Stoffel, presented drawing winner Bernie Wurm with a Dairy Queen gift card. (bottom) Gary Anderson provided a scenic hayride through the Andersons’ woods by pulling two wagons, with about 25 people enjoying the ride. The Stoffel Family Museum will be open Sunday, Aug. 30 and Sunday, Sept. 6 from 12-4 p.m.

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Digging in the ditches Like many Pine City residents trying to get the last of their summer outdoor chores completed, Pine City Public Works was hard at work this past week cleaning up area ditches among other jobs.

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NEWSLINE Gas prices spike in Minnesota Average retail gasoline prices in Minnesota rose 22.2 cents per gallon between Aug. 9 and Aug. 16, averaging $2.70/g on Aug. 16, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 gas outlets in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has increased 8.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.68/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Minnesota during the past week, prices on Aug. 16 were 63.6 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 5.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has decreased 9.0 cents per gallon in the last month and stands 77.5 cents per gallon lower than one year ago. “Obviously, the story about fuel prices last week was all about a massive spike in gasoline prices throughout the Midwest,” said Patrick DeHaan, GasBuddy senior petroleum analyst. “Prices have risen in Great Lakes states at paces rivaling and exceeding prior records, which I would pin on an unexpected emergency shutdown of a unit at BP’s Whiting, Indiana refinery. In addition, there have been other scheduled outages in the Midwest that may be leading to gasoline demand outpacing supply in the region, essentially causing panic on gasoline markets.”

Become a Pine County Master Gardener Those with an interest in plants and gardening who would enjoy sharing that interest with others may apply now to become a University of Minnesota Extension County Master Gardener. Applications are being accepted for the Master Gardener Program in each county now until Oct. 1. Individuals selected for the program need to complete a 48 hour Master Gardener Horticulture Core Course. The core course can be taken online between Jan. 4 and May 8 or in-person on Fridays and Saturdays at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum between Jan. 8 and Feb. 6. Following the course, interns will complete 50 hours of volunteer time in the first year working with Master Gardeners in their county on a variety of projects that educate the public about gardening and horticulture. They might answer plant questions by phone or in an information booth, write a newspaper column, or make a presentation to a community group. Examples of Master Gardener projects include: Horticulture Day, Community Garden, Newspaper column, Plant Sale, County Fair Booth, Farmers’ Market booth and many others.

After completing the internship that first year, interns become a certified University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener. To remain certified, Master Gardeners must contribute at least 25 hours of volunteer service annually. In Pine County, for more information and an application, contact Terry Salmela, U of M Extension Pine County Master Gardener Program Coordinator, at the courthouse in Pine City at 1-800-6573813 or 320-591-1653; or email: terry.salmela@ co.pine.mn.us. Check out more information about the training and the Extension Master Gardener program at www.mg.umn.edu.

Explore Nordic migration to United States Expedia’s Nordic Migration map charts the mass movement of Nordics to the United States from the mid 19th century up to the second half of the 20th century. Select one or more countries and use the online timeline to see where and when they settled. Visit blogg.expedia.no/ nordisk-migrasjonskart/ en to get started on a journey into past migration.

AUGUST 20, 2015

City considers changes to horseshoe pits, compost site BY HENRY FISCHER NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Pitching horseshoes is a popular community activity in Pine City – and though perhaps not quite as relaxing, so is taking brush to the city’s compost pile. The Pine City Council approved writing a letter of support to enable the Pine City Horseshoe League to apply for grant funds to further develop the horseshoe pits at the city beach. Parks and Recreation Director Lara Smetana and a delegation from the league outlined plans to install better lighting, construct a roof over the top of the pits to be able to extend the season, and increase the number of pits to accommodate an increased number of players on their waiting list. The council earlier approved spending up to $2,000 in matching funds and agreed to become the fiscal agent for the league, which would provide in-kind donations. Smetana pointed out that the parking lot is full on Monday nights and there is a lot of interest among young people in pitching horseshoes. On a related item, the council also approved extending the liquor license at The Village Bar and Grill to include an expanded fenced area and horseshoe pits north of the bar. Outdoor serving hours would be limited to 10 p.m. on weeknights and 11 p.m. on weekend nights. Reviewing use of the city’s compost site this summer, Council

Member Steve Ovick said citizens have expressed an interest in expanded hours at the site, which is currently open from 3-7 p.m. on Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. The site is open every week in April, May, June, October and November – but is open only every other week from July through September – and it’s not clear to the public which weeks the site is open during the summer. Public Works Supervisor Maury Montbriand said the new arrangement and hours are working well. On a recent Saturday, some 70 people dropped off brush and the city collected $15 in fees from non-residents, who pay $5 per load. City officials agreed to leave the current schedule as is for the balance of this year, but are leaning toward opening the site earlier at 9 a.m. on Saturdays next year, as Sloan suggested. In other action, the Pine City Council: NOTED that the city incurred a $104,000 unreimbursable expense, not supported by grant funds, to complete the first phase of the Twin Cities-to-Twin Ports Trail along Main Street/CSAH 61 between the south city limits and Johnson Avenue SE. City Administrator Ken Cammilleri pointed out some of the unique challenges of coordinating the project with federal, state and county partners, pointing out a lack of project management by the city and no one from the city was

COMPOST SITE BASICS Where: 17350 Henriette Road NW (west of I-35) Months open: July–September Weeks open: Every other week Days/times open: Wednesdays 3-7 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 2015 dates still open: Aug. 22; Sept. 2, 5, 16, 19, 30 Fees: • Free for Pine City residents • $5 per load for non-residents • No commercial haulers

overseeing the work. Cammilleri said the city hopes to receive about $25,000 to help offset these costs, but the balance will need to be paid from the city’s capital improvement fund. SCHEDULED a public hearing at the council’s Sept. 2 meeting to review the final assessment for the 2015 street improvement project, which includes replacement of city sewer, water, street and storm sewer lines along 6th and 7th Street SE, east of 3rd Avenue SE. SET a special council meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, to review Broekema Beltway USA’s plans to double its size.

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DOWNTOWN: FEDDER MOTORS The past year has seen a number of businesses move, expand and reshuffle in downtown Pine City, and Fedder Motors is just one of them. Jake Fedder, proprietor of Fedder Motors, moved into the building at 445 5th Street previously occupied by Campbell Auto and Tire and Campbell Construction – who had previously moved themselves to a larger quarters at 635 13th St SW. “Right now we’re offering affordable auto care to our community using local Mohr parts,” Fedder said. “It’s something that we didn’t do before. And we’re still doing what we started with, which is auto sales.”

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Breaking ground at Murphy USA. (l-r) Mayor Carl Pederson, Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Becky Schueller, Walmart Store Manager Cody Schmitz, Pine City Community Development Director Nathan Johnson, Murphy Oil Manager Sharon Vaillancort, Pine City Chamber Vice-President Wayne Gilman, Murphy Oil Manager Candace Manundura, Murphy Oil District Manager Jesse Pfliger, Murphy Oil Manager Crystal Danielson, Pine City Building Official Richard Drotning and Pine City Fire Marshal Dave Hill.

would be to about double that.” Eilers said he was looking forward to what the expansion would bring to the company – and to Pine City. “This is exciting for us as a business and for the community in general,” he said. “We’re bringing in new jobs and new business, bringing in new hires, expanding our company. Everything about it is exciting. We’re looking forward to it.” Pine City Mayor Carl Pederson pointed out that a business expansion brings a number of positives with it. “It’s definitely an increase in the revenue base for the city,” Pederson said. “More people working, more resources going back into the community. More jobs is always good, and hopefully more people will move here. “This is kind of a domino effect into future growth,” Pederson continued. “Hopefully other companies will see it as an indicator for why they might want to be here and be part of all this. Because I think we’ve got a lot of good things going in the city right now. I’m excited. I think we all have the same vision of moving forward and seeing the community grow sustainably and responsibly and economically.” Community Development Director Nathan Johnson said it’s been a pleasure to work with Broekema over the years, and it’s good to see them expand. “Broekema is a company we’ve had a long history with in Pine City, and it’s just exciting for us to see this,” Johnson said. “We’re proud of their growth and continued success. Hopefully this will continue.” Johnson also noted that this construction project was far from the only action in the industrial park. Precision machinery builders Advance Design & Systems are in the process of finishing up their own expansion project, and boat-seat manufacturers Leisure Designs and waterproofing contractors Innovative Basements have future developments planned.

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Ham operators ﬁnd connections through radio BY KIRSTEN FAURIE EDITOR@MORAMINN.COM

Please join us for cake, coffee and fellowship at a 50th wedding anniversary party for Howard and Liz Olson on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2 - 4 p.m., at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pine City. No gifts please.

THANK YOU A big thank you to all the people who played or helped out in the Pine City Tennis Scholarship golf outing. We’d like to thank the following people for sponsoring teams: Innovative Base-

ment Systems, Lee’s Pro Shop, Insight Printing, Bjerke Law Offices, Althoff & Nordquist, Daka. Tennis Scholarship Committee

COLLEGE The following area students were named to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the spring 2015 semester at Bethel University: Brittany Thomsen, daughter of Rich and Jenny Thomsen from Askov; Elizabeth Sikkink, daughter of Robert and Deanna Sikkink from Hinckley; Joshua Palmer, son of Michael and Patrice Palmer from Pine City, and Michela Westbrook, daughter of Brett and Angela Westbrook from Pine City.

In a world of cell towers, satellites and high-speed Internet, radio communication might sound outdated. But in times of emergency, ham radio has been used when other communication channels have failed, including as recently as during 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina. Local radio hobbyists of the Mora Open Repeater Association (MORA) demonstrated their radio operation skills during the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Amateur Radio Field Day at the Kanabec County Fairgrounds June 27-28. MORA is dedicated to keeping radio communications alive not only to serve the public during emergencies but also as a hobby that has built connections and friendships across the globe. Mora area radio hobbyists have made radio contact as far away as central Russia and MORA board chair Kenny Broshofske even met his wife through radio communication. Before getting on the air, users must first take a test proving knowledge of basic radio frequencies, operation, rules and regulations to earn a license. Amateur Radio operators, also known as “hams,” are all drawn to radio for different reasons. Some are considered “engineers” who challenge themselves to build bigger and better transmitting and receiving equipment, accessories, antennas, etc. Others are called “contesters” and occupy their radio time by participating in competitions or trying to reach goals such as making contact in all 50 states or attempting to reach other countries. “Amateur Radio can be a lot of different things for a lot of different people. Everyone has their little niche. You never run out of things to interest you,” Broshofske said. Some hams just like to talk. Often called “rag chewers,” these people just enjoy having a relaxing chat with either locals or hams across the globe. Newly-licensed ham, Dan Campbell, said having the radio on in his home throughout the day was like having friends over to visit. Campbell said he usually spends 20 minutes a day working the radio and makes about five calls. When he isn’t making calls, he leaves his radio on to listen to other chatter. “I’ve wanted to do this all my life,” said Campbell who lives near Ann Lake. Now in his mid 60s and after three attempts at the test, Campbell finally earned his license in February. Just one day before the Amateur Radio Field Day, Campbell proudly made his furthest

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radio contact when he connected with another ham in Georgia. Campbell and other hams said Amateur Radio and the connections it makes can be therapeutic. Broshofske first started using radio to communicate when he drove to work in the Twin Cities. Without cell phones, Broshofske used a radio in his vehicle to contact people in his car pool. When Broshofske went through a period of depression, he said he used radio as a hobby to help him through the rough spots. “It has been very rewarding for me,” he said. “It has helped me through some tough times I may not have made through otherwise.” MORA is a public service oriented organization that supports a VHF Repeater at Ogilvie, Kanabec County Skywarn, EMESNET, and the Central Minnesota Regional Hospital Net. MORA sponsors ham radio licensing classes in Kanabec and surrounding counties, and local Skywarn training seminars. For more information about MORA and how to get started in Amateur Radio, visit www.morahamradio. com.

Kirsten Faurie is the editor of the Kanabec County Times.

PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Aug. 10 - 16 Theft, burglary, vandalism Aug. 11, 4:41 a.m., report of property damage w/animal, I-35, Pine City Twp. west. Aug. 11, 9:49 a.m., report of fraud, 3rd Ave., Pine City south. Aug. 12, 12:37 p.m., report of burglary, Evergreen Rd., Chengwatana Twp. east. Aug. 14, 9:51 a.m., report of burglary, 1st St., Henriette. Aug. 14, 4:49 p.m., report of theft, Main St./6th Ave., Pine City south. Aug. 14, 5:54 p.m., report of shoplifter, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. Aug. 14, 8:35 p.m., report of driveoffs, 8th St., Pine City north. Aug. 15, 8:58 a.m., report of property damage, St. Croix Rd./Cemetery Rd., Pine City Twp. east.

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Aug. 10, 10:32 a.m., report of physical domestic, Pine City Twp. west. Aug. 11, 7:57 p.m., report of animal disturbance, 5th St., Pine City south. Aug. 12, 9:44 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 2nd St., Pine City south. Aug. 12, 11:07 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 13th St., Pine City south.

Aug. 13, 10:53 p.m., report of drunk, Homestead Rd./ Henriette Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Aug. 14, 1:07 p.m., report of harassment, Cross Lake Rd., Pine City Twp. west. Aug. 15, 6:35 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 2nd St./7th Ave., Pine City south. Aug. 16, 1:44 p.m., report of domestic, State Hwy. 70, Rock Creek west. Aug. 16, 5:38 p.m., report of neighbor trouble, 6th Ave., Pine City south. Aug. 16, 11:06 p.m., report of suspicious activity, St. Croix Rd., Pine City Twp. east.

Fires and accidents Aug. 13, 9:25 a.m., report of vehicle in ditch, Vintage Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Aug. 16, 5:52 a.m., report of personal injury, Maple Grove Rd./St. Croix Rd., Pine City Twp. east.

Jail roster Aug. 10, Shaun Ray Fratzke, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degree- procure/possess/co...; under sentence, contempt of court- breach of the pea... Aug. 10, Bruce Kenneth Roseland, hold for other agency, Pine County writ, thefttake/ drive motor vehicle- no... un-

der sentence, ﬂeeing police officer in motor v... Released Aug. 12. Aug. 10, Samuel Ray Jones, awaiting trial/court, remand-hold, probable cause, assault- domestic assaultmisd. Released Aug. 14. Aug. 10, Darrell Thomas Mitchell, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-bail, domestic abuse no contact order... Released Aug. 12. Aug. 10, Rodney Allen Opperud, hold for other agency, burglary- 2nd degreebuilding contain...; remand-RPR, drugs- 3rd degree- possess 3 gr... 5th degree- possess schedule... Released Aug. 11. Aug. 10, Kimberly Sue Kath, book and release, summons, ﬁnancial transaction card fraud... Released Aug. 10. Aug. 10, Mark Todd Quinn Jr., book and release, Pine County writ, burglary- 2nd degreebuilding contain... Released Aug. 10. Aug. 11, Julia Mae Rose Butler, Pine County warrant, thefttake/use/transfer movable p... Released Aug. 11. Aug. 11, Jesus Garcia Leal, awaiting trial/court, hold for other agency, probation violation-Fe...; remand-bail, drugs- 1st degree- poss...; traffic- driver’s licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Aug. 11, Patrick James Modt-

land, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, assault- terrorist threats reckless dis... 5th degree- inﬂict or attempt bodil... Aug. 11, Maxwell Mackenzie Asche, warrant, under sentence, Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule... Released Aug. 12. Aug. 12, Michael David Rolf, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- driver’s licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released Aug. 12. Aug. 12, Timothy Patrick Doherty, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, trafficDWI- 4th degree drive while impaired. Released Aug. 13. Aug. 12, Brandon Clark Benjamin, warrant, remand-bail, assault- domestic assaultGM. Aug. 12, Derek Bryan Morrison, awaiting trial/court, remand-hold, traffic- DUI- 4th degree .08 or more in 2... Aug. 12, Mathew James Stauffer, warrant, remand-bail, disturb- disorderly conduct; remand-hold, assault- terrorist threats reckless dis... ﬂeeing police officer in motor veh... thefttake/ use/transfer movable prop... Aug. 13, Patrick Reuben Blomberg, awaiting trial/ court, remand-bail, vehicletheft- operate w/o owner consent; probable cause, fugitive from justice from other

st...; hold for other agency, thefttake/drive motor vehicle...; traffic- driving after revocation. Aug. 13, Jason Michael Frye, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, stolen property- poss- unknown property$250... Aug. 13, Erika Tatiana Gould, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, thefttake/use/ transfer movable prop... Aug. 13, Robyn Lynne-Siedow Minich, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1... Aug. 13, Ronald Alvin Rohda, under sentence, thefttake/ use/transfer movable prop... Aug. 13, Oleia Rae St. John, under sentence, drugs- 3rd degree- possess 3 gram... Aug. 13, Ashley Lynn Norell, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, stolen property- possother property- $501... Released Aug. 14. Aug. 13, Stanley Paul WenellJack, awaiting trial/court, remand-RPR, probable cause, govt- false name to police ofﬁcer. Released Aug. 14. Aug. 13, Jamie Layton Stadheim, book and release, probable cause, traffic- driver’s licensedriving after cancellation, inimical to public safety. Released Aug. 13. Aug. 14, Kelly Andeg Peterson, Pine County warrant, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree, alco-

hol conc over... Aug. 14, Joseph Keith Puckett, probation/parole violation, disturb- disorderly conduct. Aug. 14, Tyler Patrick Tribby, under sentence, drugs- 5th degree- poss- marijuana. Aug. 14, Shawn Thomas Zeimet, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, traffic- driver’s licensedriving after cancellation- inimical to public safety, driving restrictions- alc/ co...; DUI- 2nd degree- GM. Aug. 14, Gerald Allen Jensen, hold for other agency, theftfalse representation- Fe... Released Aug. 14. Aug. 15, Roger Raymond Rekkedahl, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, assault- domestic assaultmisd. Aug. 15, Michael Steven Ketzner, warrant, hold for other agency, traffic- driving after revocation; Pine County warrant, domestic abuse- violate order fo... Released Aug. 15. Aug. 16, Dale Lee Tobin, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, domestic abuse no contact order- V... Aug. 16, Tylor Jay Kunkel, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, disturb- disorderly conduct. Released Aug. 16.

There have been 1,275 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2015.

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ris, Sharon (Jeff) Pangerl, David and Todd Mohr, all of Pine City, grandchildren Jennifer Mohr, Chad (Laurie) Wiener, Dillon Mohr, Jonnie (Jessica) Pangerl and McKenzie (Luke) Kubista. Gwen is preceded in death by her parents, George and Allie Clegg, brother and sister-in-law, George Robert and Judith Clegg. Reverend Rob Spahr officiated a celebration of Gwen’s life at the First Presbyterian Church in Pine City on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015. The interment is in Birchwood Cemetery in Pine City. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel; www.funeralandcremationservice.com.

Gwendolyn Mohr of P Pine City passed away o Saturday, Aug. 15, on 2 2015 at the age of 82. G Gwen was born on Aug. 5 1933 to George and 5, A Allie (Dahlgren) Clegg. S learned to read beShe f fore she went to school a and graduated from A Askov High School at t age of 16. the Also at age 16, she s started working for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company in Pine City where she held many positions, retiring at age 57 with over 40 years of service. She was a union steward and a member of the Telephone Company Pioneers. Gwen had her eye on Donald Mohr, whom she had seen at baseball games where her dad was an umpire. They were married on Oct. 15, 1954. Together they raised five children and celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in October. Gwen loved sports, especially the Minnesota Gophers, Vikings and Twins, watching all the games faithfully with Don. She enjoyed golfing and played bridge with a passion. She belonged to several clubs. She volunteered many years with the Lions Club and was awarded a Melvin Jones Fellowship award. Gwen loved her children and grandchildren and would help them in any way, including giving out a lot of free advice. She always told it the way it was, so you always knew where you stood with her. Gwen played the piano by ear and loved to sing. She especially enjoyed dancing with her husband on their regular Friday night dates. Gwen is survived by her husband, Donald, sons Jeffrey (Anne) Mohr of Pine City, Timothy Mohr of Har-

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

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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

Marilyn E. Zbytovsky Marilyn E. Zbyt tovsky, 84, of Duluth, p passed away surr rounded by her fami ily. She was born May 1 1931 in Pine City 16, t the late Ray and Reto n nata Nelson. She was united in m marriage to Harold

Glenn; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Memorial service will take place at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, 2015 in the Cremation Society of Minnesota. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 1 p.m. until the time of service in the Cremation Society, 4100 Grand Ave., Duluth.

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Ervin Buck of McGrath died on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015 at the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud. He was 92 years old. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 24, 2015 at Calvary Presbyterian Church in McGrath with Rev. Tony Oltmann officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015 from 4 until 7 p.m. at Dresser-Methven Funeral Home in Mora as well as one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls. A full notice will be in next week’s Pine City Pioneer. Arrangements by Dresser-Methven Funeral Home.

Zbytovsky on July 28, 1951. Together they raised Wayne and Jim. Harold, Wayne and Jim were the light of her life. Marilyn’s family meant everything to her. She was a loving wife and mother. Marilyn enjoyed spending time at the family farm. She loved being in the garden and canning. She had a beautiful doll collection and enjoyed showing them to anyone. Harold and Marilyn spent the last part of their lives still together at the Golden Oaks. Those who loved and shared her life are: her husband Harold of 64 years, her sons: Wayne and Jim (Kristin) Zbytovsky; grandchildren: Nathan, Nickolas

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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

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) 384-7373 • 710 Spring Lane, Hinckley

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

South Pine Baptist Church formerly Trinity Baptist Fellowship

Zion Lutheran Church

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

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

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

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Open Arms Church of God

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

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

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SCHOOL BOARD MEETING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #578 PINE CITY, MINNESOTA 55063 Monday, July 13, 2015 @ 6:30 P.M. Pine City District Office Board Room “Creating Our Future One Student at a Time” The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District No. 578, Pine City, Minnesota, was held at the Pine City District Office Board Room on Monday, July 13, 2015 for the purpose of conducting regular board business. Chairman Peterson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Upon Roll Call, the following members were present: Steve Odegard, Dan Peterson, Candice Ames, Wally Connaker, Tim Geisler, Alicia Ascheman, Wendy Leibel. Absent: None Also present was Superintendent Wayne Gilman. Motion by Geisler second by Odegard and carried unanimously to approve the agenda with the addition of approval of the Health & Safety Policy 807 and FY16 Health & Safety Budget. and removal by Member Ascheman of the following action items: Policy 502, Policy 503, Policy 506, and Policy 902. Positive Happenings/Presentations/Open Forum: Advisors Pete Leibel and Dylan Ascheman along with participants Nick Stolp, Ethan Leibel, and Austin Cavallin spoke about the positive experience they had during the initial year of Trap Shooting. Motion by Leibel second by Geisler and carried unanimously to approve the consent agenda with the removal of the Youth Services Coordinator position as requested by Member Ames. (a) Approve the June 8, 2015 regular minutes. (b) Approve the June bills to date as listed.

(c) Approve the following electronic fund transfers: Date Amount Transfer from Transfer to Description 15-Jun $525,000.00 MN TRUST MSDLAF+ LIQUID PAYROLL 30-Jun $223,000.00 MN TRUST MSDLAF+ LIQUID PAYROLL The administration recommends that the School Board approve the resignations of the following staff: (d) Danielle Allen, Friends of Rachel Club Advisor, effective 5/22/15. (e) Brooke Johnson, Junior High Guidance Counselor, effective 6/17/2015. (f) Mike O’Donnell, Junior High Football Coach, effective 6/25/15. (g) Genise Brothers, ALC Science Teacher, effective 6/17/15. (h) Kriste Ericsson, ESL Paraprofessional, effective 7/1/15. (i) Lindsay Thompson, 1st Grade Classroom Teacher, effective 6/29/15. The administration recommends that the School Board approve the employment of the following staff: (j) Felicia Maiwurm, 5th Grade Classroom Teacher, (Step 2, Lane 1), at an annual salary of $36,034. Effective 8/26/15. (k) Jameson Johnson, 4th Grade Classroom Teacher, (Step 2, Lane 1), at an annual salary of $36,034. Effective 8/26/15. (l) Tyler Mans, JH Football Coach, (Step 2), at an annual salary of $1,373. Effective Aug. 2015. (m) Andrew Burger, JH Football Coach, (Step 3), at an annual salary of $1,673. (n) (Andrew Burger, Assistant Wrestling Coach, (Step 3), at an annual salary of $3,345. (o) Adam Jensen, JH Girls Basketball Coach, (Step 2), at an annual salary of $1,373. (p) Jenna Williamson, .473 FTE Elementary Reading Teacher, (Step 2, Lane 1), at an annual salary of $17,044. Effective 8/26/15.

INVITATION TO BID Sale of Bus Notice is hereby given that Pine City Schools is offering for sale a 2003 Chevy 14-passenger bus to the highest bidder. Mileage is 70,525. Sealed bids will be received by Independent School District No. 578, Pine City, Minnesota. Bids will be opened at the Pine City High School Board Room, 1400 Main Street South, Pine City, Minnesota at 12:00 Noon on Thursday August 27, 2015. The bus will be sold as is to the highest bidder. Minimum bid is $12,500. Further information may be obtained from: Pine City Public Schools Jill Nolan Phone: (320) 629-4023 Email: jnolan@isd578.org 1400 Main Street South Pine City, MN 55063 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on August 20, 2015

3. Mortgagees: Lake Area Bank 4. Recording Information: Recorded on July 25, 2013, as Document Number A-509380, in the Office of the County Recorder Registrar of Titles of Pine County, Minnesota. 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: None. INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 43-0591-000 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: The North 600 feet of the West 429.6 feet of the South Half of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (S ½ of the NW ¼ of the SW ¼), Section Thirtyfour (34), Township Thirty-eight (38), Range Twenty-one (21), except the Southerly 300 feet thereof, Pine County, Minnesota. Check here if all or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens) 8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 54319 Forest Blvd., Rush City, Minnesota 55069 other foreclosure data 9. The person holding the Mortgage: is a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the transaction agent, residential mortgage servicer, and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are […]. The transaction agent’s mortgage identification number, if stated on the Mortgage, is […]. is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are Lake Area Bank. 10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Lake Area Bank. INFORMATION REGARDING Foreclosure 11. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied. 12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $100,000.00. 13. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $101,138.26. 14. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, at public auction on September 17, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., at the Pine County Sheriff’s Office located at 635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 100, Pine City, MN 55063. 15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months after the date of sale. 16. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, 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

NOTICE Due to the Labor Day Holiday the Brook Park City Council Meeting will be held on Monday September 14, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Brook Park City Hall. Becky Conyers Brook Park City Clerk Published in the Pine City Pioneer on August 20, 2015 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 9, 2007 MORTGAGOR: James Tracy and Annette Tracy, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded July 16, 2007 Pine County Recorder, Document No. A465893. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: U.S. Bank N.A. as trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2012-A. Dated May 12, 2015 Recorded June 1, 2015, as Document No. A-520816. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100200104104689209 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: EquiFirst Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Green Tree Servicing LLC MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 56776 Keystone Avenue, Pine City, MN 55063 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 430435000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 24, Township 38, Range 21 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Pine ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $136,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $128,221.85 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise

to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: September 10, 2015 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: D e t e n t i o n Center, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City MN 55063 to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on March 10, 2016, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: July 1, 2015 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 8 - 15-002891 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13 and 20, 2015 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. DATE: July 27, 2015 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. Date of Mortgage: July 22, 2013 2. Mortgagors: Keocher Construction, Inc., a Minnesota corporation and undivided onehalf (1/2) interest; and Jeffrey P. Kranz and Linda M. Kranz, husband and wife, as joint tenants, an undivided one-half (1/2) interest; however as tenants in common between Keocher Construction, Inc. and Jeffrey P. Kranz and Linda M. Kranz.

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 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-15-59 Estate of Patricia Ann Rickaby, a/k/a Patricia A. Rickaby, a/k/a Patricia Rickaby, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTESTATE) Notice is given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Daniel Erickson, whose address is 3363 24th Street SW, Pine River, MN, 56474 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: 8-4-15 /s/ LU ANN BLEGEN Lu Ann Blegen Registrar Dated: 8-4-15 /s/ LU ANN BLEGEN Lu Ann Blegen Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative Kevin A. Hofstad LEDIN & HOFSTAD, LTD. 539 Main Street S. Pine City, MN, 55063 Attorney License No: 012445X Telephone: (320) 629-7537 FAX: (320) 629-2479 Email: kevinh@ledinandhofstad.com Filed 8-4-15 Court Administration District Court Pine County, MN By DL Court Administrator/Deputy Published in the Pine City Pioneer on August 13 and 20, 2015

AUGUST 20, 2015 (q) Lawrence Britton, Elementary EBD Teacher, (Step 9, Lane 5), at an annual salary of $52,473. Effective 8/26/15. as established in the prevailing Teachers Master Agreement effective July 1, 2013. After discussion approval of the renewal of Becci Palmblade as Youth Services Coordinator for 2015-16 was postponed until the August 10th meeting. Motion by Odegard second by Geisler and carried unanimously to approve the Treasurer’s/Cash Flow Report Update. Motion by Connaker second by Leibel and carried unanimously to approve the Athletic Training Contract with FirstLight Health System. Motion by Odegard second by Geisler and carried unanimously with Member Connaker abstaining to approve employment of Board Member Wally Connaker by District 578. Motion by Odegard second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the changes to the 2015-16 Student Handbook. Motion by Ames second by Leibel and carried unanimously to approve the renewal of MSBA Membership and Policy Service for 2015-16. Motion by Connaker second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve Payroll Specialist, Sandra Frerich’s, 2015-2017 Contract. Motion by Odegard second by Ascheman and carried unanimously to approve the Health and Safety Budget and existing Health and Safety Policy. Meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m. Wally Connaker Clerk Published in the Pine City Pioneer on August 20, 2015

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. 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

Pine City Horseshoe League First Half 2015 Week 10 Team Wins Jessica Dehkes/Mel Wimmer 9 Al Barclay/Jen O’Neil 5 Eric Dehkes/Taylor Dehkes 5 Hoss Otis/Joyce Teich 7 Dave Ruis/Andy Olson 8 Jamie Scarbrough/Nate Dehkes 7 Janet Turner/Cora Lundquist 3 Terry Clementson/Jessica Clementson 5 Kim Christenson/Caleb Christenson 4 Lori Fore/Steve Fore 7 Lisa Barclay/Jerry Gronau 1 Bob Fore/Bob Buros 3 Nick Johnson/Curt Disher 3 James Donahue/Trevor Willhite 3 Trevor Teich/Jason Teeman 0 Del Steele/Jamie Hepburn 2

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Compensation: After probationary period we offer full benefits including low cost health insurance, food and clothing allowance. All breakdown time is paid on an hourly basis and driving will be pay based on percentage of load. A salary review is completed after 125 days and the first year with the potential for salary increases.

Requirements: • Must have a CDL A license with one year of experience. Will consider military driving experience. • Must be able to handle chaining, strapping and tarping flat bed loads. • Must be able to pass a background check and full physical. Contact Pete: 763-571-9508 or psandmann@ctm-truck.com

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• References required with our applications • Beneﬁts may include vacation pay, employee discounts, and proﬁt sharing, medical, dental, vision, life and Flex Plans We are looking for energetic, positive, outgoing, self-motivated individuals See Facebook or Minnesota Jobs for more details. Applications available at; A Tobies Restaurant Hinckley, MN 320-384-6174

FirstLight Health System 301 Highway 65 South Mora, MN 55051 320-225-3612 EOE

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Server Busser Cashier Hostess Cook Pantry Custodian

Clinic LPN Full Time – 0.9 FTE (72 hours a pay period). Monday – Thursday from 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. as a scribe clinic nurse (9 hour days). Graduation from an accredited school of Practical Nursing. Prefer one year specialty care experience (where applicable), including PC experience within a computerized work environment with ability to keyboard and navigate within an automated medical work environment. Current Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Minnesota, and BLS certification required. Apply on line at www.firstlighthealthsystem.org Or email resume to hr@fl-hs.org FirstLight Health System 301 Highway 65 South Mora, MN 55051 320-225-3612 EOE

Child Support Supervisor I

Submit resume, cover letter, and employment application to:

Essential Duties: Under general administrative direction, provides leadership, and coordinates and supervises the activities of a medium or small collection/child support unit in a county social services/human service agency; trains and evaluates staff performance; develops and analyzes unit policies and procedures to promote operating efficiency; organizes the compilation of data required for federal and state reports; and performs related work as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, paralegal, business administration, public administration or closely related field and two years of experience as a child support officer/collections officer or equivalent. Or a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, paralegal, business administration, public administration or closely related field and one year of experience as a lead worker to other child support staff. Or Four years of experience as a child support officer or related work involving collection of child support or four years of experience in collection work in a loan company, bank or credit union, one year of which includes supervisory responsibility.

43408 Oodena Dr., Onamia MN, 56359 Fax # 320-532-7492, email to hr@millelacsband.com

Salary: C42 $20.22-$28.37/hr or $42,055.10 - $59,008.04/annually Closing Date: August 31, 2015 @ 4:30 pm For complete posting, visit our county website @ www.co.pine.mn.us

Submit Resumes to:

PROVIDE CARE, INC. HIRING EVENT Date: Wed, August 26, 2015 Time 1pm-4pm

HTTP://WWW.APPLITRACK.COM/PINECITY/ONLINEAPP/

I n M o r a i s se e k i n g:

1st & 2nd Shifts

218-768-5008 or Curt at 218-820-8555

Summary: 6.75 hours per day QualiÀcations: A two year degree or passage of the state Para-Pro exam is required for this position. Application Deadline: Open until Àlled Apply online:

IMPERIAL PLASTICS, INC.

Maintenance Mechanic

Benefits available, home weekly.

Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional 2 positions

Crystal Springs Ice is looking for a route delivery driver. We are looking for a motivated individual with a class A CDL license, clean driving record and the ability to lift 50 lbs. We offer competitive wages to the qualiÀed applicant.

hthomsen@epcmolding.com or fax to 320-679-6699

Reach potential customers easily with a display ad. TO PLACE AN AD CALL OR STOP IN! Pine City Pioneer 320-629-6771 OR GO TO www.pinecitymn.com

Full Time-Licensed Practical Nurse Aazhoomog clinic-D3 Lake Lena. Current unrestricted Practical Nurse License Required. 1-3 years’ experience in a clinic setting required. Must have a valid driver’s license. Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe: Human Resources Specialist

PINE CITY PIONEER

AUGUST 20, 2015