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Over 6,000 people have signed up thus far for Pine County’s new CodeRED mass notification system. Chief Deputy Paul Widenstrom said the sheriff’s office is very pleased with the initial response, and invited more residential and business people to sign up for the free service on the Pine County website. Widenstrom said the notification service is activated by the Pine County Sheriff’s Office and will be used to notify people about road closures, severe weather, hydrant flushing, water main breaks, winter snow alerts, and other types of emergencies. The county can send out 461 calls per minute, to laptops, land lines, cell phones, iPADs, and smart phones, he noted. The service will leave a voicemail, text message (standard text message rates apply) or email, depending upon the user preferences at sign-up. The service, paid for entirely by a homeland security grant, is available free; no additional charges will appear on customers’ phone bills (standard text message rates apply if that option is selected) or on their property tax statements. Widenstrom also pointed out that the notification system will work anywhere in the U.S. where CodeRED service is available. To sign up for the service, visit: www.co.pine. mn.us and click on the CodeRED box at the lower left of the page.

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Kathleen Doenz, 67, of Pokegama Township has admitted violating her probation for animal cruelty by purchasing 29 mini horses just days after being released from jail. According to the Pine County Attorney’s Office, Doenz left Pine County Jail on Sept. 2 after serving a 90-day jail sentence for felony overworking, mistreating and/or torturing animals. Her mother and co-defendent Gloria Carlson, 87, also of Pokegama Township also pleaded guilty. As part of their five-year probation, both women were forbidden from owning or caring for horses. Just 10 days later after her release, Doenz had purchased 29 mini horses with the help of Carlson. The Pine County Attorney’s Office reports that they attempted to hide the animals on one of their properties, but that a citizen learned about the purchase and contacted an agent from the Minnesota Federated Humane Societies. On Sept. 17, the Humane agent met with officials from Pine County’s sheriff’s office, attorney’s office and probation department and began an investigation. That investigation was completed within 24 hours, and Doenz and Carlson were arrested. The two women remained in custody until Sept. 25 when they admitted violating their probation. Doenz received another 60 days in jail, and had her sentence converted to a stay of execution. Carlson received 10 days in jail and kept her previous sentencing status. Doenz was previously convicted of cruelty to animals in 2006. She was charged again, but after a 2007 trial 35 criminal charges relating to Doenz’s treatment of birds, horses and dogs were acquitted or dismissed. Pine County Attorney Reese Frederickson said that prosecutors argued for a stronger sentence in this case because the violations suggested that neither Doenz nor Carlson had learned anything about their crimes. “Overall, I was proud of the teamwork that led to the almost immediate response and arrest,” Frederickson said, “and thankful to the citizen informant. The horses found new homes and are receiving good care.”

Pine City High School cheerleaders get the crowd going at the Dragon Homecoming game on Sept. 25. Coronation photos and more on Page 23.

Restorative Justice links victims, offenders, community BY HENRY FISCHER NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

Imagine victims having a say in the sentencing of offenders going to trial in our criminal justice system. It’s called “Restorative Justice” and it’s getting underway right here in Pine County. Thanks to a collaboration involving the

county attorney, sheriff, probation, health and human services and district court judges, restorative justice provides a new way to help juvenile offenders get their lives back on track while meeting the needs of their victims and the community. Historically, juvenile criminal cases would involve a long lead-time. Once youths were charged with a crime, it could

take upwards of five months before they would appear before a judge, the judge typically would assign a specified number of hours of community service, or sentence the youth to out-patient counseling or in-patient treatment at a detention facility – often at significant cost to the county and county property taxpayers -- and the offender may SEE JUSTICE, PAGE 17

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Pine City’s Highway 61 Film Festival celebrates movies from Minnesota, nation, world

Filmmakers from Moose Lake to Malaysia have been sending their films in to the Highway 61 Film Festival and now festival-goers will get to watch the very best on Oct. 2, 3 and 4. For five years now the Pine City festival has offered films from around Minnesota, the nation and the world, and this year promises to offer some incredible movie-going experiences. “We had more than 1,000 movies sent to us from 65 countries,” said Heidi Briski-Gainor, a festival organizer. “Our judges picked the films they loved best, and now we get to show them to everyone.” The shows start at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. with comedies and dramas at Pine Technical & Community College (PTCC), and continue with a free late-night session at Pine City’s Pizza Pub starting at 10 p.m. Zombie thriller “The Raid” from Pine County’s Kettle River crew is scheduled to hit the big screen at this session. The films continue on Saturday, Oct. 3 with a set of international documentaries at 2 p.m. at PTCC, and resume at 6 p.m. with a group of Minnesota-made films. A special feature of this session will be the documentary “The Dinkytown Uprising” from Al Milgrom. Not only was this film a sold-out hit at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival this past year, but Milgrom himself plans to return to Pine City to speak to filmgoers. Once again, the fun will continue until late in the evening on Saturday, Oct. 3 with a free late-night session at Pizza Pub featuring ribald comedy and spooky horror films. On Sunday, Oct. 4 at 2 p.m., the festival offers a family-friendly session of animation and documentaries suitable for viewers of all ages. The final festival session begins at 6 p.m. Sunday, with an eclectic mix of animation and drama. Tickets for 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. sessions are just $5 (or $20 for a weekend pass), while late-night shows at Pizza Pub in Pine City are free.

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Head over to www.highway61filmfestival.org for the full schedule of films from the fifth anniversary Highway 61 Film Festival Oct. 2-4. PHOTOS ON BUILDINGS Just outside on the walls of Pine Technical & Community College (PTCC) is another unique Pine City arts project. The idea behind Photos on Buildings was simple: photographers would project their photos onto the walls of Pine City shops and offices, transforming the buildings into a canvas for their work. Through a grant from Forecast Public Art, internationally famed photographer Wing Young Huie came to Pine City in 2012, and the photos became part of the 2012 Photos on Buildings display. The show continued to evolve in 2013. Focusing on the theme of “Community,” photographers were invited to share their photos highlighting what they love and celebrate about the area. In 2014 the project featured Seth Hinrichs and Terri Huro exploring addiction and recovery, and sharing stories that are engrained and embedded in skin. The 2015 Photos on Buildings brings Minneapolis photographer Stephanie Glaros to showcase her Humans of Minneapolis project, inspired by Humans of New York. Head up to PTCC around 7 p.m. October 2-4 to enjoy this free exhibit. TONIC SOL-FA The only thing Highway 61 Film Festival organizers aren’t excited about is having to miss the Tonic Sol-Fa concert at the Pine City High School Auditorium on Friday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. “We encourage everyone interested in great vocal music to head over to the concert, then stop by the film festival later that night or through the weekend,” Briski-Gainor said. “Pine City is full of great arts opportunities, and we’re proud to support them all.”

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From twilight to moonrise (top) Joan Colin Soles caught a vivid orange-and-purple sunset over the Snake River on Sept. 24. Lance Furber snapped this shot of the “Super Blood Moon” lunar eclipse on Sept. 27 as the full moon turned a hazy red while falling into the shadow of the earth.

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OCT. 1 Pine County Pasture tour Sunny Hill Angus – Doug and Susie Fore and Harth Heritage Farms will open their operation in Hinckley to the public for a tour on Thursday, Oct. 1 from 5 - 7 p.m. Livestock producers and landowners can view a successful grazing system including a solar powered livestock watering system, how to use livestock to improve habitat for sharptailed grouse and other wildlife, fencing systems, results of grazing management on forages and other plants and more. A free meal will be served at 5 p.m. There is no cost to attend. RSVP to Tom Gervais at 218-720-5308 ext. 110 or email thomas.gervais@mn.usda.gov.

Celebrate ‘Cooperative Month’ East Central Energy will celebrate “Cooperative Month” with member appreciation events on Thursday, Oct. 1 from 4-6:30 p.m. at the ECE Service Centers in Milaca, Finlayson and Superior, and at the Operations building on County Road 4 in Braham. A free meal, fun activities, drawings and giveaways will be available at each location, as well as information on the co-op’s money saving, energy-wise programs and careers in the electric cooperative industry. To learn more, visit eastcentralenergy.com.

Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts registration night A second chance registration for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will take place in the Pine City Elementary Media Center at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1. Email Chad Bulera at redman3475@gmail. com with any questions.

OCT. 2 Tonic Sol Fa concert The Pine City Arts Council and Pine City Schools are sponsoring a Tonic Sol Fa concert on Friday, Oct. 2, 7 p.m., at the Pine City High School auditorium. Tickets are available at Pine City Community Ed, Pine City Elementary School, The Flower Box or Cabin Coffee’s. Call 320629-2227 for more information.

OCT. 2 - 4 5th Annual Hwy. 61 Film Festival The 5th Annual Highway 61 Film Festival begins Friday, Oct. 2, 6 p.m., at Pine Technical & Community College (PTCC). Films continue through Sunday, Oct. 4 at PTCC and Pizza Pub, Pine City. Single-session tickets may be purchased at the door or all-access weekend passes are available in advance at Pine Center for the Arts. For more information and a full listing of films and times, visit highway61filmfestival.org or the Highway 61 Film Festival page on Facebook.

Photos on Buildings This year’s 5th annual Photos on Buildings event, in conjunction with the Highway 61 Film Festival, will feature the photography of Stephanie Glaros. The Minneapolis photographer will showcase her Humans of Minneapolis project, inspired by Humans of New York. The photos are set to show on the north outside wall of Pine Technical & Community College beginning at 7 p.m., Friday through Sunday, Oct. 2, 3 and 4.

Flames Meet & Greet The Hinckley – Pine City Flames Snowmobile Club will be hosting their annual Meet & Greet on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 1 - 4 p.m. at the club house located at 24820 Main Street, Beroun. The public is invited to meet trail landowners, the volunteers who maintain the trails, see the grooming equipment, 2016 snowmobile maps, and register for Youth Snowmobile Safety classes. For questions contact Doug Olson at 612-735-7772.

OCT. 7 Walk to School Day Students, parents and community members are invited to meet at 7:15 a.m. at the Pine City Civic Center for International Walk to School Day on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The elementary school assistant principal will lead the walk to Pine City Elementary to raise awareness of the need for safer walking and biking routes and physical activity for children. Visit www.iwalktoschool.org to learn more, or email pinedragonspto@gmail.com.

OCT. 8 Pirate & Princess Night

OCT. 4 Pine Area Lions Octoberfest The Pine Area Lions will host an Octoberfest German meal and bake sale at the Pine City American Legion on Sunday, Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds are used for community projects. Tickets are available from Lions members, Stearns and Frandsen banks, or at the door.

OCT. 5 FirstLight ribbon cutting and grand opening The Firstlight Pine City Clinic ribbon cutting and grand opening at 1425 Main St. N will take place on Monday, Oct. 5 from 5-7 p.m. There will be clinic tours, children’s activities, refreshments, door prizes and more. For information visit FirstLightHealthSystem.org.

PCYH new skater registration Pine City Youth Hockey is holding a new skater information and sign up meeting on Monday, Oct. 5 from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Pine City Civic Center. There will be a bouncy house, shooting station and snacks. Hockey gear will be provided (with a deposit) to new skaters, and a free “learn to skate” program will be offered. Visit www. pinecityyouthhockey.pucksystems.com for more information.

OCT. 6 ‘Main Street Kids’ program “Main Street Kids” is a program that will feature early businesses in Harris, North Branch and Rush City through the stories of descendants of the original business families of the 1940s and ‘50s. The program will be presented at the

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North Chisago Historical Society meeting, 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the Rushseba Town Hall, 51533 Forest Boulevard, one-half mile north of the Grant House in Rush City. Free and open to the public, refreshments will be served. For more information, call 320-358-4561.

On Thursday, Oct. 8 from 6-7:30 p.m., children ages 2-7 and their parents are invited to come in costume and enjoy a variety of “Pirate & Princess” activities along with a snack in the Pine City Elementary School multi-purpose room. Parents must attend with their child. No preregistration is required. Call Pine City Early Childhood and Family Education at 320-6294030 with any questions.

Magniﬁcent Red Hatters On Thursday, Oct. 8, the Magnificent Red Hatters will enjoy lunch at Kurtz’ Muffies on The Lake, 13646 Muffie’s Lane, on Lake Pokegama at 11:30 a.m. There will be a limited menu. RSVP to Bonnie Henze at 320629-4633. Friends are always welcome.

UCare presentation On Thursday, Oct. 8 an informational meeting about UCare for Seniors Medicare health plan options will take place at 10 a.m. at the Grand Hinckley Inn (two blocks west of the casino), 777 Lady Luck Dr., Hinckley 55037. To register for the free session, for additional dates and locations or other information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free) or visit www.ucare.org.

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Pine Center for the Arts Gallery exhibit opening reception Pine Center for the Arts’ next gallery exhibit, set to open on Friday, Oct. 9, will feature the work of Marnie Erpestad and Brian Nagel. A gallery opening reception with refreshments will take place from 4-7 p.m. For more information contact PCftA by email at info@ pinecenter.org or leave a message at 320-629-4924.

MEETINGS THURSDAY 10/1 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m. Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City Pine City Music Boosters: Pine City Pizza Pub, 6:30 p.m. Al-Anon: 7:30 p.m., Pine City, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

Voyageur Oktoberfest The Voyageur Bottle Shop’s annual Oktoberfest beer tasting event will take place Friday, Oct. 9 from 6-8 p.m. at Pizza Pub in Pine City. Food and cash donations for the Pine Community Food Shelf are welcome. Call 320-629-2020 for information.

OCT. 10 Pine Area Lions Fall Fun Run & Cub Run The 3rd Annual Pine Area Lions “Costume” 5K Fall Fun Run & Cub Run will take place on Saturday, Oct. 10 in Pine City. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Pine City Community Education Program and the Pine County Horse PDC 4-H Programs. For more information, to be a sponsor or make a donation, contact Tricia at 612298-5869.

Stephen Forner fundraiser beneﬁt A benefit for Stephen Forner, who has been battling cancer, will take place on Saturday, Oct. 10, 1-5 p.m., at the Pine City American Legion. Cover charge includes food and raffle; there will also be a silent auction. For more information call Erik Weaver at 651-428-8594, or Diane (Bunny) Wilbert: 320-629-7666/ 612-209-2793.

OCT. 11 Pine City Lions spaghetti dinner fundraiser The Pine City Lions invite the community to their 3rd annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pine City American Legion. The meal is by free-will donation with all proceeds going to help support the local food shelf. For more information call Darrell 320-629-2816.

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Paint a fall landscape at Pine Center for the Arts, 265 5th St. SE, Pine City, on Friday, Oct. 9, 7:30-9:30 p.m., with local artist Peg Skalicky. Attendees will enjoy wine, appetizers and a friendly atmosphere for a relaxing night out with friends. Space is limited; call 320-6294924 or visit www.pinecenter. org by Wednesday, Oct. 7 for cost, information or to register.

A group session overview of Medicare 2016 choices will be presented at the Seven County Senior Federation building in downtown Mora on Monday, Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. Space is limited; call 320-679-4700 or email lisak@7countyseniors.com to register. Open enrollment is Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Individual appointments will be available later in October and November.

SATURDAY 10/3 Model RR club: Askov, 10 a.m., Pine County History Museum SUNDAY 10/4 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m. MONDAY 10/5 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m. Pine City Blue Star Moms: Pine City VFW, 6:30 p.m. AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church TUESDAY 10/6 Pine County Board: 10 a.m., Public Health Bldg., Sandstone WEDNESDAY 10/7 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Focus on Ability: 1:30 p.m., Chisago Co. Snr. Ctr., North Branch Pine City Council: 6:30 p.m., Pine Government Ctr., Pine City AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center

SENIOR DINING Oct. 5 - 9 Monday: Tator tot casserole, cucumber/onion salad, wheat bread, pineapple tidbits, gelatin with whipped topping Tuesday: Liver & onions or hamburger patty with gravy, whipped potatoes with gravy, mixed vegetables, wheat bread, sliced peaches Wednesday: Pork roast, red skinned potatoes with gravy, peas, wheat bread, cook’s choice of pie Thursday: Oven roasted chicken, whipped potatoes with gravy, cinnamon carrots, dinner roll, fresh fruit Friday: Swedish meatballs, parslied potatoes, squash, 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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Reviving the American Dream

The American Dream – a good job, a nice home, college, a secure retirement and a little money left over for some fun at the end of the week – is in trouble. The rich are getting richer, the poor are getting poorer and the middle class is getting crushed. It’s time for Democrats and Republicans to put aside partisan politics and get to work creating jobs and restoring our nation’s economic health. That’s my message as we return to Washington after the Labor Day weekend – and five weeks of meetings with miners, veterans, business owners, workers, local officials and people from all walks of across Minnesota’s 8th District 8 life District. People in the 8th are opHouse timistic, hardworking and Rick proud of their great nation. They don’t want governNolan ment meddling in their lives. They do want action – common sense policies that grow our economy, help create good paying jobs with real benefits and make us competitive in a global marketplace where we still manufacture the best products in the world. They want us to stop pouring money into wars of choice in the Middle East and start rebuilding America – beginning with our crumbling highways, roads and bridges. Iron Rangers want a stop to bad trade agreements like the Trans-Pacific Partnership and NAFTA that allow foreign governments to dump their subsidized steel and other lowgrade knock-offs of U.S. manufactured goods into our marketplace, sending good paying jobs overseas. Rural veterans want the Vets Choice program fixed so it works the way it’s intended to – providing efficient local access to good medical care. Business owners want the tax code reformed to provide more incentives to reinvest and create new jobs. Seniors want the Social Security and Medicare benefits they’ve earned to be protected. Students want relief from the crushing debt of college loans – with new options to refinance. And minimum wage earners want an immediate boost that would lift millions out of poverty. Clearly we’ve got a big job to do – so it’s good to remember that Americans don’t run from challenges, we welcome them.

Avocado green ... or harvest gold? My husband and I are at the age where things are starting to wear out, and I’m not referring to our knees, hips, hearing or eyesight – although my ability to read the fine print isn’t as fine as it used to be. The wearing out II’m talking about iisn’t in reference tto body parts. It’s rregarding replacem ment parts – of the m mechanical variety. L Like refrigerators. C Clothes dryers. Mic crowave ovens. Comp puters. Cell phones. Our fridge is sputttering and putteriing on its last drops o of Freonic energy. T The clothes dryer screams bloody murder every time I hit the power button. The microwave has been zapped of its zap. The computer does not compute and my cell phone possesses far too few Gs to attain a speedy connection. They are conking out. We need replacements. Already. It doesn’t seem so long ago they were new – because it wasn’t. My parents had the same appliances for decades, and the same corded phone for even longer. Families of the Brady Bunch generation made a lasting commitment to avocado green or harvest gold because once you bought the fridge the color

scheme defined your kitchen for a long, long time. Imagine Carol Brady waking up one morning, going downstairs and suddenly realizing avocado green is almost exactly the same hue as vomit green, booger green or mold green. How appetizing would the palette prove to Mrs. Brady’s palate? What would practical Mike say when Carol requested a complete remodel? “Well dear, I suppose a new fridge is better than a new husband.” Certainly he wouldn’t condone throwing out perfectly good appliances because they made Carol sick to her stomach? “I told you we should have gone with the harvest gold, honey. It would’ve coordinated nicely with Marsha’s hair.” Picking your appliances used to involve commitment, loyalty and a guarantee the working parts would last longer than your marriage (or at least longer than Alice’s courtship with Sam the butcher). Now, the relationship is a quasi one. Fly-by-night. As brief and fleeting as a peck on the cheek from your teenager on the first day of school. Our expectations have changed. We anticipate the need to replace the fridge after 10 or 15 years. A computer lasting half that long is considered ancient. A cell phone older than 24 months becomes an outdated dinosaur. We’re moving faster than ever before and our machines are working

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harder to keep up. No wonder they wear out just in time for us to get the newer, brighter and much-improved version (with remote control and voice-activated 27G, no make that 28G technology!). It’s exciting to get new things. Out with the old; in with the new. Gimme, gimme, gimme! I see one problem with our current acceleration. We are moving faster than ever. Mother Earth is not. She spins on her axis, the same as always. Dependable. Steadfast. With the space available to store only a finite number of dead refrigerators. Or washers. Or microwaves. There is a possible solution, and it may surprise you. Green is the new beige and I’ve decided to embrace it – in an avocado hue. I bet I can find some old appliances on EBay or Craig’s List. Those things last forever; I’ll be set for life – or at least the next 20 years. On second thought, maybe harvest gold would be a more prudent choice. It might coordinate better with my hair. I sure wish I knew what Mike Brady would do.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Do you remember when... To the Editor: In the 60s and 70s Don Doran and Mert owned and operated Doran’s Jack & Jill next to Woll’s Pharmacy store. I worked for Don then and also later when it became an IGA store. Flora Carlson and Ethel Peterson, brother Bernard Doran and Emma Doran in produce were all employees that I remember. It was the time of charge accounts. We remembered regular customers in warm greetings when they came in to shop. Mert would remember our birthdays with a buffet of food to eat in the back room and also help celebrate with Don and Bernard. Mike Lundin and Jerry Pierson were butchers. Bernard delivered groceries and carry outs to vehicles and right to their home. I weighed, wrapped, priced meat products and made signs for the sale items and helped in cutting up chickens, packaged ground beef, etc. I wrapped and priced meat products daily. We had big orders from local restaurants. Packaging raw oysters, raw livers, chicken came in large pails on ice, sold whole or cut up and packaged for sale. Don had his own recipe for potato sausages in salt casings. They had to be washed out before filling the long tubes, and cut to size joining the ends together to form a ring. Christmas time and Thanksgiving was a big time washing out lutefisk until it was white and getting ready for sale. Don made delicious meatballs with, again, his secret recipe. Business was plentiful and good, especially for the holidays. We worked together like family. The Dorans were wonderful. They made us all feel at home. Darlene Armstrong Pine City

Shouldn’t need ads to promote prescription drugs To the Editor: I enjoyed reading Charlie Rike’s letter to the editor about the cost of prescription drugs going “sky high.” I too have been wondering about this issue. When I sit down and want a nice quiet evening watching my favorite show or movie on TV ... guess what happens? A drug ad pops up on a commercial. This has been really annoying to me because of the frequency the drug companies have their ads on. It must cost the drug companies a lot of money to have celebrities in their ads promoting the drug, plus the ads themselves, which makes the cost of prescription drugs cost more. (Somebody has to pay for all these ads, and I assume the consumer does). I really don’t understand why we need these kind of ads on TV. The drug companies should instead put the money they spend on TV drug ads and save it for research. I have a doctor that tells me what kind of prescription drug I need. I don’t need to see an ad on TV for that. Barb Fischer Pokegama Township

To the Editor: As a strong advocate for fair funding and common sense reforms, your Representative Jason Rarick worked this session to ensure that every Minnesota child, regardless of zip code, has access to a world-class education. That’s why it is unfortunate that a DFL representative from Dilworth, Minnesota recently wrote a misleading letter in the Pine City Pioneer regarding Representative Rarick’s education record, misrepresenting his votes for bipartisan education legislation as “playing political games.” And that DFL representative falsely stated that Minnesota

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Stransky reels in 20-pound muskie from pier 10 Years Ago, 2005 Jack and Christy Koch have been an integral part of the Pine City community for the past 12 years, he as pastor of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, and she as the Pine City Librarian. Leaving for his new pastorship in Granite Falls is hard for them. Christy is staying in Pine City until their home sells, while Jack begins his ministry in Granite Falls. They both look forward to living in Granite Falls, but as Jack said, “After 12 years, we are part of a family here, and that’s why it’s more difficult to leave.” Pokegama Township may agree to let the City of Pine City annex nine parcels along Highway 61 but town Years board members want input from their Ago residents. Robert J. Musgrove, president of Donna Pine Technical College, has been named to the advisory board for the Heath National Internet 2K20 initiative. A Literacy Grant of $1,000 was given to the Pine City Public Library recently by Wal-Mart of Pine City. The money will be used to buy up-todate medical reference books. Wal-Mart also donated $1,000 to Pine City Schools for automatic cardiac defibrillators and $500 to the Pine Technical College Foundation for scholarships. SPC Wesley Kubat, E-4, son of Kevin and Joy Kubat of Pine City, reported for active duty on Sept. 21. He is serving with Echo Company’s 134th Battalion from Camp Ripley near Little Falls. Student Achievers this week are ninth grader Chris (C.J.) Aadlund, son of Denise and Ralph Aadlund, and second grader Dennis Skalicky, son of Tim and Deborah Skalicky. Tennis Athletes of the Week are Maria Bellinger, Lindsey Ericson, Jenna Olson, Megan Carlson, Chelsie Gahler and Christine Wagner. The girls earned All Rum River/Metro Conference honors at the conference tournament on Sept. 27.

25 Years Ago, 1990 Dragonwood Playground turned one year old last weekend and Pine City first graders had fun celebrating the occasion. On Friday they circled the playground with their Happy Birthday banner, sang the birthday song and enjoyed treats and playtime at Dragonwood. Hundreds of community members participated in building the playground, a project coordinated by Pine Area Lioness Club members. Chinese teacher Qiao Zhong-lin helps Pine City students understand his culture as he gets a firsthand look at life in the United States. He is spending the first six weeks of the school year with the Paul and Teena Bacigalupi family and then will move on to another area school. His Chinese classes are offered over cable television. Pine City High School senior Jenny Merrick, daughter of Vince and Marietta Merrick, has been named a commended student to the National Merit Scholarship Program. The commended scholar honor qualifies Merrick for some large scholarships. A nice catch set some hearts thumping at the local fishing pier last Thursday morning. Charlie Stransky, 88, is one of the fellows who frequent the pier on the Snake River, and he was excited to find a big muskie on his line shortly after 10 a.m. A couple of his cohorts helped him land the fish, which weighed about 20 pounds. When Art Schultz and his wife Gladys moved their

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1939 gridiron squad earns unusual national record This late 1930s team included players who tied a national high school record. The season was only six games in 1939. The ﬁrst game ended in a 0-0 tie, as did the second and third games. Then the fourth game ended with – you guessed it – a 0-0 tie. This fourth game matched the national record for games tied at 0-0. For better or for worse, the Dragons wrecked their record-making run the next week with a 13-6 victory, and ended the season with a 13-6 loss. Clark Foster (#39) was named an All State End.

family from Benton County to a farm in Rock Creek in 1954 he never dreamed he would put down roots so deep that one day he would write a book on Rock Creek history. His book is hitting the market just in time for Christmas and is called “Rock Creek Beginnings.” To gain material for his book Schultz pored through old newspapers, Minnesota Historical Society records and collected memories from local families about the early days in Rock Creek. Black bears, their habits and habitat keep Pine City High School graduate Sheila Arimond Cassingham occupied and interested in her career. She conducted an in-service on her research for Pine City teachers and a workshop for students.

50 Years Ago, 1965 Fire completely destroyed a large barn on the Adolph Fedder farm located about three miles northwest of Pine City. Many relatives and friends attended the open house for the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Barringer at the Rock Creek schoolhouse on Oct. 3. Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Odegard were hosts. The pupils and teacher, Mrs. Lehet of the Rock Creek school, thoroughly enjoyed a visit by Billy Chen, IFYE student from Formosa. He showed slides and told about his native country, and answered the many questions of the students. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. James Foster, Pine City, on the birth of their daughter, Linda Ellen, on Sept. 29.

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Dr. George E. Brown arrived from Rochester Oct. 1 and is now associated with Dr. A. K. Stratte in the practice of medicine here. Miss Clara Marquardt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Marquardt of Grasston, and Mr. Delford Chapin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Chapin of Pine City, were united in marriage Oct. 1 at a very quiet wedding ceremony at the Presbyterian manse. The school paper “Chengwatana” will have a new instructor this year. Mr. Lehto, of the commercial staff, will direct it and has chosen Glen Peterson as editor-in-chief. The assistant editors are Kitty Mae Prochaska and Harriet Wilcox. They are planning to put out a publication every two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. George Gardner are the proud parents of a seven-pound baby girl born Sept. 22. The baby’s name is Marilyn Jo Ann.

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The annual Methodist conference for Minnesota brought about many changes in appointments for the coming year and our own Rev. H. H. Parish among them. Rev. and Mrs. Parish will relocate to Cloquet and Rev. Hare of Minneapolis was appointed to Pine City.

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Eaton pleads guilty to shooting BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Karen Lynn Eaton, 39, of Sturgeon Lake has confessed to shooting her boyfriend on Aug. 19, 2014. In her written guilty plea, Eaton admitting shooting Dan Scott twice in the chest, resulting in a bullet lodged in his spine and lacerating his liver. Eaton pleaded guilty to first degree assault in the case, while as part of a plea deal prosecutors dropped attempted murder and other assault charges. Eaton’s sentencing has been set for Nov. 24 at 1:30 p.m. According to the criminal complaint filed in Pine County Court, a deputy was dispatched at 6:05 p.m. on Aug. 19 to a residence on Farm to Market Road in Sturgeon Lake on the report a man had been shot. On arriving, the deputy was met by Eaton. She directed him into the residence where he found Scott lying in a recliner in the living room wearing only a pair of blue jeans. Scott was moaning and clutching his chest. The deputy asked what had happened, and Eaton told him it was an accident. Scott told the deputy he had been cleaning a gun and had shot himself twice in the chest. The deputy noted that there was not much blood coming from the wounds, and there was no charring or black coloring from powder burns indicating a close contact bullet wound. Scott was airlifted to St. Luke’s hospital in Duluth. Staff at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth determined that one of the bullets was lodged in Scott’s back near his spine. The other bullet had lacerated Scott’s liver, but doctors were able to bring the bleeding under control. EATON DESCRIBES SHOOTING Eaton first said she had been in the barn when she heard a shot. She walked to the house where she saw Scott walking out the door holding a towel on his chest and dripping blood. She then called 911. Eaton said she had picked up the .38 caliber pistol and put it on the microwave in the kitchen. The criminal complaint states that a second officer arrived on the scene and asked Eaton what had happened. Eaton said she

and Scott – her long-time significant other – had been arguing throughout the day and the conflict became physical. She said she had gone to the doctor earlier in the day and told the officer her ribs might be broken. After the doctor visit she returned home, the couple began arguing again, and they ended up on the ground with Scott choking her. She said Scott told her, “I’m sorry I have to do this,” which she took as a threat. Eaton told the officer she then left the residence, though she could not explain to the officer how she was able to leave. Eaton went to the truck and retrieved a pistol tucked under the seat. She told the officer that when she came back in the house and met Scott he told her, “If you have a gun, you’d better use it,” and began walking toward her. Eaton told the officer that as Scott walked toward her she pulled the trigger. She said Scott continued to walk toward her after being shot. She said she did not know how or where the second shot occurred. She said she then tried to help Scott but he would not let her call 911, but she went outside and called 911 anyhow. She said Scott told her to tell the police that he had shot himself while cleaning the gun. The officer then placed Eaton under arrest. SCOTT DESCRIBES SHOOTING Officers recorded Scott on video in his hospital room as he described his version of events. Scott said the two had been arguing and he locked himself in his bedroom because he did not want to fight. He said he thought Eaton was gone so he left the bedroom. Eaton appeared and they began arguing again. Scott said she then shot him with the pistol. Scott told officers he was crawling toward the door when Eaton shot him the second time. A law enforcement mapping of the crime scene indicated that the spent shell casings from the pistol were located a significant distance from each other. According to the police, this was consistent with shots being fired at two separate times from different locations.

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Area ﬁrst responders head to crash site A single car accident on the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 23 brought out ﬁrst responders from the Pine City Fire Department, Minnesota State Patrol, Pine County Sheriff’s Office, Pine Ambulance and Pine EMS. One patient was treated and released at the crash scene near mile marker 175 on Interstate 35 just north of Pine City.

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Preserving the harvest - where to start BY KARI HOLMBERG PINE COUNTY U OF M EXTENSION MASTER GARDENER

Many people like to extend their fresh garden flavors by preserving seasonal produce for winter eating. Perhaps you have recipes handed down from family members, and they too, are a part of your preservation tradition. Many of these recipes are great, but some need updating for basic food safety. Welcome to the internet. Whether you have a computer at home, your grandchild has a smartphone, or you go to the library, a few keystrokes will open up a wealth of up-to-date safe food preservation information, so your preservation efforts will be successful. Go to University of Minnesota>Extension>Food>Food Safety>Preserving and Preparing for lots of reading on canning, freezing, drying, storage and the list goes on. Google the National Center for Home Food Preservation, or call the Answer Line toll-free today. From Minnesota: call 1-800-8541678. Calls are answered Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. - 12 noon and 1 - 4 p.m. Email is also an option. Here is an example of what you will see on the website from U of M Extension. At the end of the online article is a link for recipes using the Minnesota Mixture. Happy preserving!

Tomato Mixture – Minnesota Style From Carol Ann Burtness, Extension Educator — Food Safety, and revised in 2014 by Suzanne Driessen, Extension Educator — Food Safety. Home canners — here is a researched and tested recipe to home can a mixture of tomatoes, celery, peppers and onions. University of Minnesota Extension developed this tomato mixture. It was reviewed and tested by the National Center for Home Food Preservation. The tomato mixture may be safely canned using the following recommended boiling water bath process method. Use the canned tomato mixture in stews, soups and Minnesota “hot

dishes.” Important: Acidity levels are critical to a safe product. Do not increase the amount of pepper, onion or celery from what is stated in the recipe. Do not use tomatoes that are soft, overripe, decayed, or tomatoes harvested from dead or frost-killed vines.

MINNESOTA TOMATO MIXTURE Yield: 6-7 pints For food safety and to prevent botulism poisoning, measure carefully. Ingredients: • 12 cups tomatoes, peeled and quartered • ½ cup chopped pepper • 1 cup chopped celery • 3 teaspoons canning salt • ½ cup chopped onion • Bottled lemon juice or citric acid Procedure 1. Wash tomatoes, remove stems and cores. Peel and quarter tomatoes. 2. Wash peppers, celery and onions. Chop. 3. Combine tomatoes, vegetables and salt together and simmer for 10 minutes. 1. Do not use tomatoes that are soft, overripe, decayed, or tomatoes harvested from dead or frostkilled vines. 1. To clean hot canning jars, add ¼ teaspoon citric acid or one tablespoon bottled lemon juice to each pint jar; add ½ teaspoon citric acid or two tablespoons bottled lemon juice to each quart jar. 2. Add tomato mixture to the jars, leaving ½-inch headspace. Remove excess air from the jar by running a spatula or bubble-freer between the mixture and the side of the jar. 3. Wipe jar rims, and cap with properly pretreated two-piece canning lids and process (see below). For 6-7 quarts, double the recipe and process. Recommended process: boiling water bath. Pints, 40 minutes; quarts, 50 minutes.

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Local officials ask for more rural broadband support from state, feds Car charging station pops up in Pine City CITY OF PINE CITY

Pine City is now an EVcharging destination after a quick charging station was installed at the Family Pathways Thrift Store (800 Main Street S) in downtown Pine City, for electric-vehicle (EV) drivers. The Level 3 DC Quick Charge station enables drivers to charge their batteries to 80 percent in a mere 30 minutes. This means peace of mind for EV drivers as they head from the Twin Cities metro area to places “Up North.” The technology helps defeat socalled “range anxiety,” the mental anguish that out-and-about electric-car owners feel as their batteries run low. According to PlugShare, which helps electric car owners locate EV charging stations, there were previously no such chargers between Forest Lake and Duluth. “We may have been discouraging northbound I-35 travel for certain motorists by not having a station,” said Pine City Community Development Director Nathan Johnson. “Now they can pull off here, grab a quick charge and cup of coffee or rootbeer float and be on their way.” “We were happy to partner to provide space for these units,” said Family Pathways Director Rich Smith. “As a nonprofit committed to helping people reduce their impact on the environment, we are proud to help expand EV charging opportunities in Minnesota.” More fast chargers are coming, said Matthew Blackler of Zef Energy,

the Minneapolis company largely responsible for this effort. All fast chargers are open to the public and can be accessed with the use of a key fob or phone app associated with a car-charging service provider. A charging session typically runs $3 to $5, a bargain compared to getting a full gas tank. Not every electric car can use the faster chargers. Some lack the required quick-charger circuitry. Examples of electric cars that are incompatible with fast chargers include the Ford Focus EV, the Mercedes B-Class EV and the Chevrolet Volt, which is a hybrid vehicle that includes gasoline propulsion as a backup. Fast-charger-compatible cars range from the Nissan Leaf to luxury Tesla models. “I will certainly appreciate the opportunity to visit my family more often,” said Travis Peterson, who grew up in nearby, rural Kanabec County and now lives in St. Paul. “My Nissan Leaf needed this location; it expands where I can go.” There will be a grand opening of the charging station Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Family Pathways parking lot near the Level 2 and DC Fast Charger. The launch event will include giveaways and educational opportunities and give the public an opportunity to learn about electric vehicles. For more information on the event, contact Matthew Blackler of Zef Energy at 612-254-4596.

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State and local officials are examining why many Pine County homes and businesses are still off the grid when it comes to receiving the kind of high-speed service offered elsewhere. At a Sept. 17 meeting to discuss the issue, Pine County Economic Development Coordinator Dr. Robert Musgrove said providers like CenturyLink and Mid-Continent Communications have been approached to expand their service footprint, to no avail. For example, he said CenturyLink won’t expand its service in the Pine City area but instead wants to overbuild St. Paul where it can go into direct competition with Mid-Continent. Pine City Council Member Brian Scholin added that providers have said expansion of high-speed internet into rural areas is not in their business plans at this time, and for those who do have highspeed internet access in Pine City, the cost is really expensive. Scholin said most federal grants go to existing providers to help them make more money by picking and choosing which areas they want to serve, and they don’t want competition. Scholin said he believes the state should have completed the basic fiber ring backbone system that was planned 20 years ago, and leave it up to local cooperatives or community organizations to serve homes. Pine County Administrator David Minke said he believes the rural electric model is proven nationwide, but it requires making a substantial investment “and it takes political will.” East Central Regional Development Commission Executive Director Bob Voss told legislative leaders that federal government

According to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, the Minnesota Legislature has established clear goals in statute to guide the state’s broadband development efforts through the year 2015. Universal Access and High-Speed Goal It is a state goal that as soon as possible, but no later than 2015, all state residents and businesses have access to high-speed broadband that provides minimum download speeds of 10 to 20 megabits per second and minimum upload speeds of five to 10 megabits per second. State Broadband Leadership Position It is a goal of the state that by 2015 and thereafter, the state be in: The top five states in the nation for broadband speed universally accessible to residents and businesses The top five states for broadband access The top 15 when compared to countries globally for broadband penetration

makes huge investments in water and sewer infrastructure through the U.S. Economic Development Administration, and he hopes they will include broadband into the mix. Rural areas aren’t able to take advantage of tele-medicine, he pointed out, and lots of people reported being frustrated with online banking because speeds are so slow that connections time-out. Thissen said he believes the state broadband grant program is gaining momentum and bi-partisan support, and will be a significant issue in next year’s Minnesota Legislative Session. Rick Olseen, a representative of Congressman Rick Nolan’s office, agreed, saying there is no opportunity for profit in areas where homes are a half mile or more apart and that providers have “no interest in serving the last mile.” Olseen said he believes it would be natural for rural electric cooperatives like East Central Energy to make investments in high-speed internet service, and said he is disappointed that ECE is not interested in taking on broadband. “They’ve gotten so big and aren’t interested in this,” Olseen said. In a recent press release, Nolan

said he has introduced legislation to “launch a massive effort” to bring high-speed broadband to rural homes and businesses. “There is currently no clear Congressionally approved plan, no strategy, and no single federal office responsible for helping connect tens of millions of rural people to modern broadband services,” Nolan said. “Here in rural America, high-speed broadband is essential to our ability to compete – to help start new businesses, create new jobs, attract new people and provide the education and health care services so essential to our quality of life.” Nolan said his measure would create an Office of Rural Broadband Initiatives at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Under the direction of a new Under-Secretary appointed by the President, the office would administer roughly $724 million in existing rural broadband loan and grant programs and act as central clearinghouse of broadband information for all federal agencies – including the Federal Communications Commission, which administers some $4.5 billion specifically designated for rural areas.

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Dragon cross-country runs strong at Milaca BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

The Milaca Mega Meet took place on Saturday, Sept. 26, and the Dragons were again a part of the competition. This meet is known as the World’s Largest High School Cross-Country Meet. Due to all of the runners, the meet is divided into four classes and Pine City’s varsity competed in class 2A. Showing themselves strong yet again, the Dragons girls team placed sixth with a total of 173 points in a very competitive field. Pine City’s boys placed 14th. “The girls and boys teams had their best race yet,” explained head coach Jared Clementson. “It is also the most competitive meet that we will be at all year - except hopefully State. I am very proud of all our runners. We have seen great improvement throughout the season so far.” Pine City’s girls ran in a very competitive field. Six ranked teams ran, and the Dragons finished just 52 points behind winner Lac Qui Parle Valley-Dawson Boyd (LQPV-DB) and 29 points in front of Mora, who took seventh. Alaina Steele (21:22), Ashli Webster (21:22), Allison Gusk Jared Clementson (21:23) and Marin Foss (21:26) Head Coach all had an amazing race, finishing 26th, 27th, 28th and 30th. They all started out in about 50th place and worked their way up the pack throughout the race. It was a very exciting finish with the four girls sprinting it out at the end. Grace Langmade (23:00) finished in 71st while Alexis Thieman (24:28) placed 98th. Jill Tomczyk (23:59) was the Dragons’ top finisher in the 10th-grade race, placing 62nd as she dropped her time by almost three minutes over the past two meets. In boys action, Minnehaha Academy won the 2A race with 90 points while the Dragons earned 339. As an aside, Mora’s boys ran in the 4A varsity race and won, beating Stillwater by 20 points. For Pine City, senior Noah Adams was the top finisher. Adams had been dealing with some sickness but still looked strong, placing 21st in a time of 17:50. Andrew Clementson (19:29), Remington Steele (19:29), and Tommy Ryan (19:30) came in together, placing 81st, 82nd and 83rd. Eli Grubbs (19:38) was shortly behind them, placing 90th, with Sasha Whim (19:51) placing 100th. Riley Palmer didn’t run due to illness. Max Graves (20:30) was the Dragons’ top finisher in the 10th-grade race, placing 104th. In junior high action, Aaleaha Thieman placed 73rd in the eighth grade race while Ellaina Johnson placed 68th in the seventh grade race. Both ran a time of 15:14 for 3200m. Junior high boys cheered on Austin Eckert, who was the Dragons’ highest place finisher of the day, placing 18th in the eighth grade race with an impressive time of 11:47 for 3200m. Noah Miller placed 44th and Nate Webster placed 61st. Up next for the Dragons cross-country team will be a meet in Foley on Thursday, Oct. 1. That day, only the Dragons JV and junior high runners will be competing. Pine City’s next varsity action will be on a trip to Duluth on Saturday, Oct. 3 to race the Swain meet.

‘The girls and boys teams had their best race yet. I am very proud of all our runners. We have seen great improvement throughout the season so far.’

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Volleyball squad stacks up wins in strong week of play BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Enjoying its first 2-0 week of the season, the Pine City Dragons volleyball team continues to show steady improvement. The squad picked up a road win at Ogilvie and won its homecoming matchup against Onamia as it improved to 5-8 in 2015.

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Result: Pine City falls 38-0 Where/When: In Pine City on Friday, Sept. 25 What happened: The Dragons fan support for this game was enormous as the community was out in full force to support a struggling squad. The Eskomos are a very good team, and are currently ranked #8 in the state in Class AAA. This game was decided very early in the first quarter as Esko had touchdowns of 51 and 70 yards in the first three minutes. The scoreboard read 30-0 at the end of the first quarter. The Dragons were led in rushing by Jake Lunceford with 51 yards and Jon Blake with 41 yards. Pine City has been unable to put points on the board all season, and has averaged one point per game offensively thus far, with one offensive touchdown in six games. What it means: Pine City’s home schedule is now over. The team will finish the season with back-to-back road games before playing an opening round opponent on the road in the postseason. Up next: At Crosby-Ironton (1-5) on Friday, Oct. 2 the Dragons will have a chance to earn a victory against a Rangers team that has dropped five straight with three consecutive blowout losses.

PINE CITY 3, OGILVIE 0 (25-10, 25-20, 25-9) Serving at a 96 percent clip, Pine City cruised through this match. The two middles, Sam Carr and Kayla Koecher were dominant with no hitting errors and kill percentages of .70 and .58 respectively. Breckan Pangerl also helped out with no errors and kill percentage of .33 while Maisie Berg led the team with three aces. “Went into Ogilvie feeling fairly confident,” said head coach Devin Geisler. “Came out with a three game sweep. We played well with a lot of help from our two middles, Sam and Kayla. Those are ridiculous percentages!” Elsie Lundquist and Emily Broz played great defense, leading in digs and passing. Two nights later, with the rowdy crowd in tow, the Dragons got another straight set victory against a conference opponent. PINE CITY 3, ONAMIA 0 (30-28, 25-21, 25-12) “Best volleyball I’ve seen these girls play yet,” said Geisler. “That first game was a real nail biter. We’ve been on the losing end of these close battles all season and all season I’ve told the girls that these games will start falling our way, and this one did. What a battle. We owe a lot to our rowdy crowd and fans for really giving us the support we needed to pull that first set out, which really set the tone for the remainder of the match.” The team’s serving was again solid at 93 percent. Broz was on fire with 34 attack attempts and no hitting errors with a kill percentage of .44. Carr’s percentage was .31, Lundquist’s was .24, and Paige Wimmer’s was .33 with no hitting errors. Berg passed with precision, tallying 30 assists and no errors. It was a total team win.

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“Kayla played great defense and has been strong all year for us,” said Geisler. “This is the first year she’s played any back row and she’s been solid. Breckan also had a solid game all around for us, taking swings off the left side and playing great defense. Neveah Isackson-Rod was asked to take on the tough task of defending against their big outside. Just a ninth grader, she’s come a long way. She works very hard and adds a little extra spunk and silliness that our sometimes too-serious team needs. Look for big things from her as she matures as a defensive specialist. An all-around team effort, it doesn’t get much better.” As the wins are starting to stack up, Geisler’s players are seeing their hard work pay off. “Ogilvie and Onamia were both great games for our team,” said Pangerl. “We had each other’s backs, played together as one and communicated well. We also didn’t slow our game down until we had officially won the game.” The mentality of the program is clearly changing. “We played our game,” said Lundquist. “We closed the doors and swallowed the keys. Goals for the last half of the season are to continue to slam the balls down and keep working hard for W’s.” Pine City has six more regular season matches on the schedule before turning their attention to the Section 7AA tournament.

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Gardeners asked to help others on Oct. 4 Tribute planned for Pine City School Nurse Glenda Christianson BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

The friends and family of the late Glenda Christianson will remember her on Oct. 4 by doing the things she loved best. Glenda was the licensed school nurse for the Pine City School District for 14 years, and many in the community got to know her during that time – and learned of her love for gardening. “Definitely everyone that knew Glenda knew that gardening was her thing,” said her husband Bill Christianson. “She had awesome gardens all around our house. That was what she lived for in the spring, summer and even into the fall.” Sue Kline pointed out that one of Glenda’s other passions was to help others. “In remembrance of her we are going to beautify the city and help those in need to clean up their flower gardens and any other yard work they could use some help with,” Kline said. “We would love for you to join us.” On Sunday, Oct. 4, anyone interested in helping others through a day of gardening is invited to meet in the Pine City Elementary parking lot

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at 3 p.m. Each gardener is asked to bring their own gloves and tools. “We need help finding gardens and yards to clean,” Kline said. “We would like their name, phone number and address.” She asked that this information be sent to Bill Christianson at bchristianson@isd578.org or Sue Kline at skline@isd578.org . “Glenda would be doing this for her garden, and if other people asked she would be right there helping them too,” Bill said. “To help out other people and get them ready for spring would be a fantastic and fitting tribute to everything that she liked to do. I think it’s an awesome idea.”

Dragons split as Cahill wins #100 BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

The Dragons girls tennis team split two conference matches this past week, and in the process, saw one of their top players achieve a career milestone. Pine City now sits at 9-5 overall, 4-1 in the Granite Ridge Conference, and junior Natalie Cahill earned her 100th career victory. The team was on the road twice during the week, playing at Becker on Monday, Sept. 21, and then at Aitkin on Thursday, Sept. 24.

‘From top to bottom these girls laid it out and really competed today. As a coach you could not ask for any more.’

BECKER 4, PINE CITY 3 Unfortunately for the Dragons, they didn’t quite play up to their abilities. “Plain and simple,” said Dragons Head Coach Rick Engelstad, Rick Englestad “at many spots we came Head Coach out flat and did not play our best today. But we will use this as a learning tool to make sure we come ready to play every day.” At first singles, Cahill put the Dragons on the board (6-2, 6-2). After making State as a sophomore, Cahill has been ranked throughout the 2015 season. “Her game is coming into shape and so is her confidence,” said Engelstad. “This past week she also joined the 100 Dragon Tennis Win club. Not many individuals have achieved this. Great accomplishment and she is only a junior.” The Dragons also got a win at fourth singles from Elizabeth Cahill, who battled through a

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three set match before earning a hard fought win (7-5, 1-6, 6-4). The other victory for the Dragons on the afternoon came at third doubles when the pairing of Emily Carpenter and Lydia Adams also won in three (6-1, 4-6, 7-5). The two girls have shown great chemistry when paired together. Pine City’s tennis team would have a much better effort two days later as they earned a victory against the Gobblers PINE CITY 5, AITKIN 2 “What a difference a couple days make,” said Engelstad. “These ladies were ready to play today. This maybe was our best overall effort on the season in a match. That’s a very good Aitkin squad. From top to bottom these girls laid it out and really competed today. As a coach you could not ask for any more.” Again at first singles, Cahill won an extremely tight match against the #5 ranked girl in Class A (6-1, 3-6, 10-7) pulling it out in a memorable third set. At second singles, Gracie Lebrun played extremely well and hit some amazing shots to earn a victory (6-2, 6-3). Elizabeth Cahill was victorious once more at fourth singles (6-2, 6-2), getting the job done by keeping balls in play and giving herself a lot of opportunities. The Dragons also earned two points in doubles play. The second doubles team of McKenzie Kloeckl and Caitlyn Furber has been solid throughout the season and again earned a victory (7-5, 6-1). After being down 5-2 in the first set, the two ran off nine straight games. At third doubles, Carpenter and Adams were on fire (6-1, 6-0), covering the court effectively and clicking on all cylinders. The team was then looking at one of their lightest weeks of action all season as they had just one match upcoming. The Dragons were scheduled to host Foley on Tuesday, Sept. 29.

When it was time to pick Pine City High School’s 2015 fall musical, director Becky Schueller knew she had to cut loose. “Footloose – I grew up with the movie,” she said. “Loved the movie. [The musical] was done in the region recently so that brought it to the top of my list.” “Footloose” is the story of Ren, a Chicago kid who moves to a small town where local leaders have instituted laws to keep their young people under control, including a ban on dancing. After the preacher’s rebellious daughter falls for the new boy, youth and adults start to take sides about whether change should should be allowed to come to town. The original 1984 movie also had a hit soundtrack – which served as a launching-off point for much of the music in the 1998 Broadway musical – with songs like “Let’s Hear It for the Boy,” “Holding Out for a Hero” and the title song. Though the basic story is the same, Schueller pointed out that the focus of the musical is spread across many voices. “It’s an ensemble cast,” she said. “Even though we have the character of Ren who everyone thinks of as Kevin Bacon (from the 1984 film), it’s ... not completely driven by any one character.” Casting is now complete, and Schueller is excited to begin working with her young actors and collaborators Danielle Allen and Jennifer Krinke. “We’ve got some great talent with Danielle Allen and the new dance line,” Schueller said. “There’s somebody that has great skills with choreography that can handle the dancing that we’re going to need in this. “Of course, we have great music talent in Pine City,” she continued. We have a great vocal director with Jennifer Krinke. So the stars have just kind of aligned to put this one together. We’ve got a fun eight weeks ahead of us. I’m really excited for November.” Footloose will be performed in five shows over a single weekend. On Thursday, Nov. 12 will be a 9 a.m. Senior Matinee with a complimentary breakfast at the high school. More performances are scheduled for Nov. 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 14 and 15 at 2 p.m.

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Pine County officials will hold a public hearing next week on a plan to impose a $6 solid waste management fee on property tax statements next year to help defray the cost of handling and recycling used paint cans and other household and business hazardous waste. Land Services Director Kelly Schroeder, who also serves as County Assessor, said the $6 fee would be imposed on all improved parcels within the county, but would not apply to personal property like mobile homes or cabin leases. The fee would appear as a special assessment on property tax statements beginning next year, and would replace the county’s $14,000 property tax levy for household hazardous waste. Under the plan, the fee would raise approximately $89,465 for the county next year and make it easier for residents and businesses to dispose of their hazardous waste. The county would then construct a small building at the East Central Solid Waste Commission’s Transfer Station north of Beroun. The county would collaborate with the ECSWC on this project and ECSWC would provide the staffing as part of a joint effort to encourage recycling and keeping solid waste and hazardous materials out of the waste stream. Currently, Pine County hosts an annual Household Hazardous Waste Clean-Up Day, but it allows residents and businesses only one day each year to get rid of their stuff. Though specific plans are yet to be determined, Schroeder envisions that the new facility would be open at least one or two days per week from May through September, starting May 1, 2016, and minimize the need for residents and businesses to accumulate solid waste throughout the year, and keep it out of county road ditches. Over the course of this fall, Schroeder and her team will develop a specific list of what items and quantities will be acceptable at the new household hazardous waste facility. Residents and businesses would be asked to present a driver’s license or property tax statement indicating residency or property ownership in the county. Non-residents would be charged a fee. The public hearing is scheduled to take place during the Pine County Board’s regular 10 a.m. meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at the Public Health Building in Sandstone. Following the public hearing, the board expects to amend the county’s solid waste ordinance and approve a resolution to move forward with the project. At last week’s regular city-county meeting, Hallan pointed out that the five-county East Central Solid Waste Commission recently spent $2.1 million to dig the hole for a new cell at the landfill west of Mora. The site looks like a huge open pit iron ore mine that is only projected to provide enough capacity to accept solid waste for the next 10 years. He stressed that a lot of paint and pesticides are finding their way into the county’s solid waste stream “and it shouldn’t be.” Hallan said the county’s Household Hazardous Waste initiative is just an initial step toward keeping hazardous materials out of the landfill. “We still have a long way to go,” Hallan said. While garbage pickup service is available everywhere throughout Pine County, curbside recycling is not. Commissioner Josh Mohr said he believes curbside recycling may happen someday but it’s not economically feasible for trash haulers to offer the service in Pine County now. Mohr also said county officials haven’t yet figured out what to do with hazardous waste from small businesses like auto body shops, so the initial program will just focus on household waste in “household quantities.” That concept may be difficult to define, since it may take upward of 17 paint cans “to paint Grandma’s house,” Hallan added. “We have work to do, but that’s where we’re starting,” he said. “We’ll figure it out.”

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Interested in Pine County’s exciting history? Consider attending the Pine County Historical Society’s Fall Colors Train Show on Saturday and their Annual Meeting on Monday. The Train Show and Swap Meet is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3 and the organization’s annual meeting is scheduled for Monday evening, Oct. 5, both at the museum in Askov. Both events provide a unique opportunity to learn about Pine County History, view over 10,000 artifacts, visit with historical society leaders, and see the progress on constructing an actual HO scale model layout of the historic railroad system that has been operating throughout the county. The annual meeting provides an excellent opportunity for members and non-members alike to learn about the voluntary membership organization’s plans to preserve and protect over 10,000 artifacts depicting the county’s rich history. Registration for Monday’s annual meeting starts at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 5:30 p.m. and the annual meeting afterward. A $10 per person donation is requested to help cover the cost of the dinner. Executive Director Arla Budd pointed out that the museum virtually fills the former Hans Christian Andersen Middle School building in Askov and features an antique shop, café, model railroad layout, and an event center for meetings, conferences and concerts. Current membership has grown to over 550 members, including some 350 families, Budd pointed out, and an average of 2,500 people visit the museum annually. Volunteerism is an important part of the museum’s growth and success, she stressed, thanking the 100 people who regularly volunteer at the museum--many of whom put in more than eight hours per week, cataloguing and organizing the artifacts. Model Railroaders Club members meet at the museum from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of each month, too. The museum has a $126,000 annual budget and relies heavily on memberships, contributions, and visitor fees. Memberships are available at several levels, including Individual ($10), Family ($20), Sustaining ($100), Supporter ($500), Benefactor ($1,000), Sponsor ($2,500), and Other. Donations to the 501(c)(3) Pine County Historical Society are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. The museum relies heavily on donations for support. A $5 donation is requested each time visitors view the exhibits, but members get in free throughout the year.

In recent years, Pine County has contributed $15,000 annually. Budd thanked county officials for their continued financial support but noted that other counties our size budget between $30,000 and $86,000 for their historical museums each year. Faced with a wide range of requests for additional funding next year that exceed the county’s preliminary budget, the Pine County Board was unable to include an additional $11,000 that was requested at this time. One expense that has been challenging for the museum in recent years is the cost of heating the building at $30,000 to $40,000 per year, she said. The Minnesota Historical Society provided a $6,000 grant to conduct a heating, cooling and ventilation study for the building and determined that it would cost $1.3 million to renovate the building’s HVAC system. Budd said that cost was beyond the realm of possibility; the museum thankfully relied on local contractors who installed five small heating units in the building for considerably less cost. The museum is open year-round excluding holidays. Exhibits and the Creative Co-op and Antique Shop are open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1-4 p.m. on Sunday. The Little Mermaid Café is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, featuring a Smorgasbord from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The exhibits include a wide range of displays, along with a library containing biographies of Pine County residents, township records that were formerly residing in garages, attics and barns. “We have five pump organs,” she noted, “so we really don’t need another one.” For more information about the Pine County Historical Society, call 320-216-7536, email: pchminfo@ yahoo.com, or visit their Facebook page, or website at www.pinecountyhistorymuseum.org.

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Montessori school to open in 2016 A new tuition-free K-8 public charter school has been approved by the state of Minnesota to open in 2016 in Sandstone. The Pete Seeger Renaissance Charter School, a Sandstone Montessori school, will open for children in Kindergarten through 5th grades in 2016 with plans to expand to K-8 in future years. A preschool may also open with the school in 2016. Interested parents can find out more at www.SandstoneMontessori.org and on Friday, Oct. 23, 12-6 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 825 Golf Ave. SW, Pine City.

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Jack Mowry, who calls Pine City his hometown and graduated from Dunwoody Institute in 1971, is featured in this month’s Dunwoody Alumni & Friends magazine. Mowry now owns two companies – Metal Craft in Elk River and Riverside Machine and Engineering in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin – which together employ around 225 people. He is now semi-retired and is helping his children run the business.

Findings from the 2015 Minnesota East Central Community Health Survey will be shared in a presentation followed by a roundtable discussion on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 1:30-4 p.m. at Pine Technical & Community College, Room 800. Seating is limited. Those interested may contact Joy at 320-679-6492 or email joyw@co.kanabec.mn.us.

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Grundmeier named Conservation Officer of the Year MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has named Bret Grundmeier its 2015 conservation officer of the year. He works out of the Hinckley station. “Officer Grundmeier uses a common sense approach when taking law enforcement action, giving the honest person the benefit of the doubt. But when enforcement action is needed, he takes it,” said Col. Ken Soring, DNR Enforcement Division director. “When education is a better approach, he will use his knowledge and ability to help the person understand why they need to take corrective action.” Soring added that Grundmeier’s familiarity of his station, knowledge of user patterns, working peak weekends and peak hours, provide for a strong enforcement presence and effectiveness in his area. Grundmeier also received another honor when Shikar-Safari Club named him Minnesota’s International Wildlife Officer of the Year. Safari Club International protects hunting rights and promotes wildlife conservation worldwide. Graduating from South Dakota State University with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture/biology, Grundmeier worked as a wildland firefighter stationed in the Black Hills of

South Dakota and as an officer for the Shelby County Conservation Board in Iowa. In 2004 he was hired as a DNR conservation officer and stationed in Mora. For the last nine years, he has been in the Hinckley station. Growing up on a dairy farm, Grundmeier knew he wanted to find a way to work outside. “Throughout my career I found I enjoyed working in the natural resources field as much as I enjoyed being a police officer, so the position of conservation officer was a perfect fit,” he said. Throughout the year he goes from spending time patrolling on a snowmobile and on frozen lakes, to patrolling area waters in a boat or kayak, to checking fall hunters from a pickup truck or ATV. He also gets the opportunity to meet young people in his area while teaching at DNR safety classes. “It’s amazing how many of these kids remember me, and are excited to come up and talk when they later see me working out in the field. That is definitely one of the more rewarding parts of the job,” Grundmeier said. He was surprised when he was told about the awards. “Getting recognized in this way is no doubt a high point in my career,” Grundmeier said.

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JUSTICE: Program gives victims a say, helps offenders repair harm caused by their crimes FROM PAGE 1

not learn anything from the experience or change their ways. Under restorative justice, however, victims and members of the community become involved early on in the process through circles of support and accountability, in an effort to intercept young offenders before they continue down the path of becoming adult offenders. Restorative justice emphasizes repairing the harm caused by crime. When victims, offenders and community members meet to decide how to do that, the results can be transformational. Dr. Mark Umbreit, professor and director of the University of Minnesota’s Center for Restorative Justice and Peacemaking, said restorative justice has its roots in victim-offender reconciliation. The process asks questions like, “who was hurt?” “what do they need?” and “whose obligations are they?” It acknowledges from the get-go that people have been harmed and begins with the premise that offenders must own up to their responsibilities, become accountable for their actions, and take action to repair the harm that has been caused. The restorative justice concept is a voluntary engagement, overseen by government and the court system as a safeguard, that may involve offenders making restitution, writing letters of apology, meeting face-to-face with their victims, and learning first-hand the extenuating circumstances that not only affect victims but others in the community that may have been indirectly harmed by the offenders’ actions. In most cases, victims in particular have an opportunity to confront offenders face-to-face, or write victim impact statements to tell offenders about the pain and harm they have experienced. Ted Lewis, the center’s director of communications, told a roomful of Pine County educators and officials that young people’s brains aren’t fully formulated until age 20-25. Restorative Justice, from his perspective, involves meeting faceto-face with all parties involved,

‘It’s more than just a face-to-face meeting. The main thing is to help victims and offenders move forward in life.’ Ted Lewis Center of Restorative Justice and Peacemaking starting a dialogue to help juvenile offenders make a genuine apology for their actions, make things right with their victims, work on their personal issues, and make a commitment to not repeat the crime. “It’s more than just a face-to-face meeting,” he said. “The main thing is to help victims and offenders move forward in life.” Laraine and Paul Mickelson from the Carlton County Communities Restorative Justice Program described how a typical program might work. For example, it might involve creating a “sentencing circle” comprised of the victim, offender, teachers, three or four community members, a mental health counselor, a support network, and two ‘circle keepers’ who represent government and the court system. Sentencing circles typically meet for 10 months--weekly for the first few months, then bi-weekly thereafter. Circle members help offenders understand the ripple effect of their crime, which goes beyond the victim to include the victim’s family members, friends, employers, sheriff’s deputies, first responders, schools, and others in the community that were impacted by the offender’s actions and felony-level crime. Pine County Probation Director Terry Fawcett is currently engaged in collaboration that looks at redesigning the juvenile justice system in Pine County, and how services to children would be delivered. Fawcett is a past-president of the Minnesota Corrections Association and serves on the board of the national Domestic Violence Safe Dialogue program. “We want schools, churches, and community members to be involved,” he stressed, “and actively look at ways to make things better.”

Health and Human Services Director Becky Foss said she strongly believes in active teamwork in overcoming complex issues, especially as it pertains to the struggles youths are currently facing in Pine County. She has a strong background as a child protection social worker and children’s mental health social worker, and is very excited to work with the county attorney and county probation offices on the restorative justice initiative. County Attorney Reese Frederickson’s priorities include aggressive prosecution of repeat offenders, and fostering a team approach with law enforcement and county departments in an effort to implement strategies to reduce the number of juvenile offenders and recidivism. Officials agree that restorative justice may not work in all cases, especially when offenders refuse to take personal responsibility for their actions, but when used appropriately, with governmental and court system oversight, it can bring closure to criminal cases in a positive way that helps victims and offenders move on with their lives. Pine City School Superintendent Wayne Gilman believes the program offers positive benefits for youths and educators alike. “While it can serve adults, it is used more frequently with youth,” Gilman said. “This should be a positive county program and I plan to have the district participate in this, if possible.” For more background about the concept, visit the restorative justice web page in the School of Social Work at the University of Minnesota’s College of Education and Human Development at: www. cehd.umn.edu/ssw/rjp/.

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causes many lakes, rivers and ponds to Q: What appear brown in the fall? The color of many Minnesota lakes is affected A: by the growth and abundance of small microscopic organisms in the water called algae. Algae

grow in all bodies of water when light and nutrient levels are sufficient. In many lakes, algae abundance is determined by the amount of phosphorus dissolved in the water. The more phosphorus present, the more abundant algae become and the greener the water gets. In the fall, as the days get shorter and the lake water cools, algae don’t stop growing. Fall conditions, however, often favor specific types of algae, such as diatoms, that tend to give the lake or pond’s water a brownish hue, due to yellow and brown pigments in the algae. There are many different types of algae. During mid-summer one particular group, called bluegreen algae, are often particularly abundant. When this algal group becomes abundant, a strong musty or earthy odor may also occur. For more information, visit the Minnesota Pollution Control website at www.pca.state.mn.us and type “blue-green algae” in the search box. Because algae abundance strongly depends on the amount of phosphorus available, the best long-term strategy to prevent algal blooms is to improve landuse and waste-management practices. This helps prevent phosphorus and other nutrients from getting into our surface waters. – Dave Wright, DNR lakes and rivers unit supervisor

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Audrey A. Hingos Audrey Ann Hingos of Pine City passed away Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 at Ecumen in North Branch at the age of 81. Audrey Ann Winsor was born to Wilbur and Dora Winsor on Oct. 13, 1933 in St. Paul. She had a sister Clarabel and a brother Richard. In 1951, at the age of 17 Audrey married Leo Hingos. Audrey and Leo lived in White Bear Lake and welcomed two daughters, Christine and Angela. After four years, the family moved to a larger home a few miles away in Vadnais Heights. While living in Vadnais Heights they added five more children to their family: Mark, twins Patricia and Patrick, Anthony and Martine. In 1974 the family moved to Pine City and owned and operated a dairy farm until 1980. Leo and Audrey moved to a smaller home east of Pine City in 1990. Audrey had loved sewing for her large family; it was at this time she turned that life long passion into a business. She also had a passion for flowers and gardening. Leo worked by her side helping her with her sewing and gardening. After Leo’s passing she moved to a smaller home in Pine City and enjoyed it until she could no longer keep it up. She spent her final years in assisted living at Ecumen in North Branch among many friends. Audrey enjoyed working on painting and craft projects, watching her westerns and Shirley Temple movies. She enjoyed visits by her family and socializing with the other residents. Audrey is survived by her children: Chris (Dale) Christensen of Arizona, Angie (Sue) Hingos Bradenton, Florida, Patricia (Tom) Gahler of Pine City, Martine (Bob) Root of Pine City, Mark (Barb) Hingos of Henrietta, Texas, Pat (Judy) Hingos of Crystal Falls, Michigan and Tony (Faye) Hingos of Luck, Wisconsin; 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; sister Clarabel Hingos of Amery, Wisconsin and sister-inlaw Marie Beauchamp of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Audrey was preceded in death by her husband Leo Hingos, parents Wilbur and Dora Winsor, brother Richard Hingos and grandson Jeffrey Christensen. Monsignor Aleksander Suchan will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Pine City. A time of visitation and reviewal is planned for Thursday evening from 5 - 7 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Commons at

the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and one hour prior to the service at the church. Casket bearers will be Audrey’s grandchildren: Brian Christensen, Jason Christensen, Michael Evenson, Shane Hingos, Amanda Hingos, Zach Hingos, Jacob Hingos, Caleb Hingos, Isaac Hingos, Traver Gahler, Chelsie Troth, Austin Gahler, Joseph, Megan and Samantha Root. The interment will be at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Pine City. Funeral arrangements for Audrey Hingos are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel; www.funeralandcremationservice.com.

Bayliss L. Swanson Bayliss L. Swanson, age 92, passed away Sept. 24, 2015, of complications from Parkinson’s disease. Bayliss was born on his family’s farm home east of Pine City on June 20, 1923 to Oscar Hjalmer and Minnie Bjork Swanson. He attended a oneroom country school, skiing more than two miles to school some winter days, and he graduated from Pine City High School in 1941. Bayliss served in the U.S. Army from 1944 through 1946. After the war he served in the National Guard and attended Duluth Junior College where he majored in pinochle. One summer day he went down to the Pine City swimming beach (he couldn’t swim) and asked the lifeguard, Margery Stratte, out for a date. She said yes and on July 22, 1950 they were married. Bayliss graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Pharmacy in 1955 and he made lifelong friends with his fellow members of Phi Delta Chi. Early in his career as a registered pharmacist he worked at Lilja Pharmacy in Pine City. In 1959 Bayliss purchased Molitor Drug in St. Cloud, and in 1964 the store expanded to include a gift shop. He and Margery operated Molitor as they raised their children, Margret, Peter, Mary Clare, and Elisabeth. They closed Molitor in 1979. Bayliss owned and operated the Women and Children’s Apothecary in St. Cloud until 1994. Following his retirement, Bayliss and Margery moved back to the town they loved most, Pine City. Baseball was Bayliss’s enduring passion, from throwing a ball against the chicken house on the farm and playing shortstop for the Pine City Pirates

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to cheering on the Minnesota Twins. As the first batter at the inaugural game of the Hinckley Ball Park, he struck out. Bayliss was involved in community service throughout his life including Pine City Area History Association, Eastern Minnesota Regional Library Board, Pine City Library Foundation, Trinity Episcopal Church Vestry, St. Cloud Board of Health, and St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce. He was a longtime member of the St. Cloud Country Club. Bayliss is remembered for his great sense of humor, generous spirit, and his drive to win every game by all who knew and loved him. Bayliss is survived by his wife, Margery Stratte Swanson; children, Margret Swanson (Mark) Muellerleile, Peter Swanson, Mary Clare (Dean) Jensen and Elisabeth (Don) Raasch; grandchildren, Peter, Elise, Clare, Anne, Paul Bayliss, Charles, Margret, and Teddy; sisters, Phyllis Kick and Sonja Thiry; and brothers-in-law, Alf Stratte, Jr., and Jon Stratte, M.D. Bayliss was preceded in death by his parents Oscar and Minnie Swanson, sisters Irene Schlotterbeck and Shirley Karas. Memorials preferred to Pine City Area History Association, 315 Main Street, Suite 170, Pine City, MN 55063. Reverend Dr. Vicki Vander Vegt and Reverend Art Wojciehowski will officiate at the funeral service for Bayliss Swanson at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pine City. A time of visitation is planned for one hour prior to the service at the church. Music will be provided by Elisabeth Raasch and Glenna Reierson. Casket bearers: Peter and Elise Muellerleile, Clare, Anne and Paul Bayliss Jensen, Charles, Margret and Teddy Raasch. The interment will be at Birchwood Cemetery, Pine City. Funeral arrangements for Bayliss Swanson are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel; www.funeralandcremationservice.com.

Arnold Christenson

Arnold Christenson of Pine City passed away Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 at Ecumen of North Branch at the age of 96. Monsignor Aleksander Suchan will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial for Arnie Christenson at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 1 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Pine City. A time of visitation and reviewal was planned for Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Swanson Chapel in Pine City, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel. SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE 19

PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Sept. 21 - 27 Theft, burglary, vandalism Sept. 21, 10:37 a.m., report of theft, Railroad St., Pine City south. Sept. 21, 11:24 a.m., report of burglary, Lakeview Shore Dr., Pokegama Twp. west. Sept. 21, 3:20 p.m., report of theft, 4th St., Pine City south. Sept. 21, 5:48 p.m., report of theft, Edgewater Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Sept. 22, 9:06 a.m., report of theft, Brook Park Rd., Brook Park Twp. Sept. 22, 11:32 a.m., report of theft, 6th Ave., Pine City south. Sept. 22, 3:12 p.m., report of property dam/hit and run, Tunnel Rd., Pokegama Twp. west. Sept. 22, 3:52 p.m., report of burglary, Branch Dr., Pokegama Twp. west. Sept. 24, 8:04 a.m., report of driveoffs, Beroun Crossing Rd., Pokegama Twp. east. Sept. 25, 7:14 a.m., report of property damage, 8th Ave./ Main St., Pine City south. Sept. 25, 5:29 p.m., report of vehicle prowl/entry, Main St., Pine City south. Sept. 26, 9:24 p.m., report of theft, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. Sept. 27, 12:34 p.m., report of vehicle exterior damage, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. Sept. 27, 2:07 p.m., report of recovered vehicle, Hillside Ave., Pine City south.

Miscellaneous Sept. 21, 10:03 a.m., report of disturbance, Main St., Pine City south. Sept. 21, 12:44 a.m., report of suspicious activity, Hidden Ln., Pine City north. Sept. 22, 4:28 a.m., report of suspicious activity, 3rd Ave., Pine City north. Sept. 22, 10:24 a.m., report of animal disturbance, Royal River Rd., Royalton Twp. Sept. 22, 3:55 p.m., report of predatory offender, 7th Ave., Pine City south. Sept. 22, 8:56 p.m., report of person lost/found, Sportsmans Ln., Brook Park Twp. Sept. 23, 1:04 p.m., report of assault, Main St., Pine City south. Sept. 23, 2:13 p.m., report of personal injury, I-35, Pokegama Twp. east. Sept. 24, 1:44 a.m., report of suspicious activity, Hurley Ave., Pine City south. Sept. 24, 12:09 p.m., report of animal disturbance, 570th St., Rock Creek west. Sept. 24, 8:30 p.m., report of missing adult person, Meadow Creek Ln., Pokegama Twp. east. Sept. 25, 3:51 p.m., report of sounds of shots, State Hwy. 70, Rock Creek west. Sept. 26, 6:15 a.m., report of garbage call, Main St., Pine City north. Sept. 26, 8:32 a.m., report of assault, Meadow Creek Ln., Pokegama Twp. east. Sept. 26, 9:55 p.m., report of domestic, 6th Ave., Pine City

south. Sept. 26, 11:34 p.m., report of customer trouble, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south. Sept. 27, 8:33 p.m., report of suspicious activity, Lake St./7th Ave., Pine City north.

Jail roster Sept. 21, Alexandra Marvel Clausen, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-bail, traffic- DUI- 3rd degree- cont subst... driving after revocation. Released Sept. 24. Sept. 21, Tyler Allen Sturgul, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assault- domestic assault- misd.; remand-RPR, disorderly conduct- offensive/ abus... Released Sept. 22. Sept. 21, Bounkham Vang, warrant, under sentence, Pine County writ, check forgerymake or alter a che... Released Sept. 22. Sept. 22, Ashlee Elizabeth Buckholtz, awaiting trial/ court, hold for other agency, traffic- insurance- no proof; probable cause, remand-bail, drugs- 5th degree- poss... Released Sept. 27. Sept. 22, Colin Patrick McGeehan, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, probable cause, govt- OFP violation- misd. Released Sept. 24. Sept. 22, Rhea Jean Dobosenski, hold for other agency, thefttake/use/transfer movable ... Released Sept. 23. Sept. 22, Daryl Douglas Shermer, book and release, summons, terroristic threatsreckless dis...; disturb- disor-

derly conduct. Released Sept. 22. Sept. 23, Bianca Shaunte Cervantes, book and release, Pine County warrant, traffic-DWI- 4th degree drive while impaired; DUI- 4th degree .08 or more in... DUI of alcohol. Released Sept. 23. Sept. 23, Michael Roy Gosselin Jr., awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-bail, assault- strangle- adult acquaintance, terroristic threatsreckless disr... Released Sept. 25. Sept. 23, Alexis Nicole Rodriguez, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-rpr, burglary- 3rd degree- non resforced- unknown... Released Sept. 25. Sept. 23, Michelle Lynn Bernier, Pine County warrant, remand-bail, forgery- check forgery- $250 or mor..., make or alter a che... Released Sept. 24. Sept. 24, Debra Gail Dunkley, probation/parole violation, drugs- 5th degree- poss...; check forgery-make or alter a che... Released Sept. 24. Sept. 24, Melissa Erin Clark, book and release, summons, theft by swindle. Released Sept. 24. Sept. 24, Karen Ann Sam, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- driving after revocation, theft- $500 or lessm... Released Sept. 25. Sept. 24, Michael Roy McQuade II, warrant, Pine County warrant, remand-rpr, traffic- collision- failure to no... Released Sept. 25.

Sept. 21, Christopher Grant Huhta, warrant, under sentence, assault- 3rd degreesubstantial bodily harm. Sept. 22, Aubrey Lynn Draves, probation/parole violation, under sentence, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1... 5th degree- poss/procure/ control su... Sept. 23, Levi Ernest Benefield, under sentence, trafficDUI- 4th degree .08 or more in 2... Sept. 23, Amish Torjaslee Christ, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, burglary- 3rd degree non resforced- unknown... Sept. 23, Gage Travis Gourhan, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, burglary- 3rd degree- non resforced- unknown... Sept. 23, Kevin M Robinson, warrant, hold for other agency, govt- failure to appearmisd.; no days- sent comp, thefttake/use/transfer movable pro...; remand- other authority, fugitive from justice from other st... Sept. 23, Xia Thao, warrant, remand-bail, veh- theft- operate w/o owner consent. Sept. 23, David Michael Weatherly, awaiting trial/ court, remand-bail, burglary3rd degree- non res- forcedunknown... Sept. 24, Steven Henry Korf, warrant, remand-hold, fleeing police officer in motor veh... Sept. 24, Charles Steven Owens, under sentence, drugs5th degree- poss/procure/ control su...

Sept. 25, Ronald James Garbow, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, govt- evading MV tax-GM, drugs- 5th degree- poss... fleeing police officer, traffic- driving after revocation. Sept. 25, Joshua Dane Hemmingson, under sentence, drugs- 5th degree- poss... traffic- driving after revocation. Sept. 25, Karen Ann Sam, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, veh- theft- $1001 or greater- F; traffic- driving after revocation. Sept. 26, John Charles Barrows, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DUI2nd degree driving... Released Sept. 26. Sept. 26, Carrie Jean Major, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assault- domestic assault- misd. Sept. 26, Kristi Mccol Peel, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assault- domestic assault- misd. Sept. 27, Karlin Edward Korvela, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, assault- domestic assault- misd. Sept. 27, Ryan Christopher Sansburn, awaiting trial/ court, probable cause, govtobstruct legal process- interfe...; disturb- disorderly conduct; assault- 4th degreepeace officer- physically, correctional employees...

There have been 1,469 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2015.

OBITUARIES

OCTOBER 1, 2015

PINE CITY PIONEER

www.pinecitymn.com FROM PAGE 18

Marvin Tollefson Marvin Tollefson passed away Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 at his home in Pine City at the age of 84. Deacon Biever will officiate a funeral for Marvin Tollefson at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Pine City. A time of visitation and reviewal is planned for Thursday evening, 4-7 p.m. at the Swanson Chapel, Pine City, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel; www.funeralandcremationservice.com.

Oliver W. Westman Oliver Warren Westman was born to Hjalmar and Julia (Hendrickson) Westman on Aug. 18, 1923, in Rock Creek, in the home that his grandfather built. He passed away on Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Fairview-Wyoming Hospital at the age of 92. He attended District 23 (McKay School), a one room school built in the late 1800s, for his elementary grades, and later went on to graduate from Rush City High School in 1941. Oliver became part of his dad’s farming operation as he was growing up, and began farming full time with his father after graduation. One of his favorite memories was of the day his dad told him to put the horses in the barn and go shopping for a tractor. The deal was made and his dad said, “Now you drive it home.” So he set off on a bouncy ride home driving a 1931 John Deere GP tractor with steel wheels. He always said, “I felt like I was King of the Hill.” Another big step on the farm was the purchasing of two registered Holstein heifers from which they built Rock Elm Registered Holsteins which became a respected herd across the state. In fact, some of their best cows were sold to dairymen throughout the Midwest as well as California and even China. Oliver met his future wife Elaine Lundberg when

they were introduced by his mother Julia; Oliver was six years old and Elaine was six weeks old. On May 5, 1951, they tied the knot at East Rock Creek Baptist Church located 1/2 mile from their home. The couple was blessed by the birth of six children, one who died at birth. With the constant farm work, the family didn’t take frequent vacations, but they were able to visit Yellowstone National Park, the Black Hills and the Badlands, Manitoba, Canada, Branson, Missouri, and to take many trips to Babbitt, Minnesota. One trip after the older kids had already moved away became the source for a family story. Oliver, Elaine, and Barry were dining at Denny’s when Barry got the child’s discount, Oliver got the senior discount, and Elaine had to pay full price. When he was in his early 80s, his desire to visit relatives was so great that he overcame his fear of flying to take a trip with Elaine to Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia. He had often confided that he didn’t like very much to be seated at 3,000 feet up in the air between the clouds. Throughout his life Oliver was active in several organizations and clubs such as Pine County DHIA, East Central Holstein Club, and the state and national holstein associations. Over the years he was also a member of various boards and committees at East Rock Creek Baptist and later Rush City Baptist Church. Oliver continued farming until 1996 when he sold the farm to Jim and Donna; however, he remained a vital part of the operation by driving the tractor and running errands until he was 89, and by advising until this past Sunday when Jim took him on a ride to look at the crops. In 1997 he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and wondered if he and Elaine should go ahead with their plans to build their new home on acreage reserved from the farm property. His doctor’s advice was to have the surgery and go ahead with their plans. Both Elaine and Oliver wanted family close and they got it. This new home became the new gathering place, a sort of Grand Central Station. During this time, Elaine and the kids encouraged him to put on paper the stories he loved to tell. Oliver was a natural storyteller and he was always highlighting some experience he had as a boy, describing a relative who was no longer living, or telling what Rock Creek or Rush City was like when he was young. He wanted that history to be known by his family. Several notebooks later, he

and Elaine assembled those stories into a book called “From Arrow-heads to Golf Balls and Everything in Between.” Oliver and Elaine enjoyed 18 years in this home until September, 2014, when Elaine broke her hip and Oliver’s health began to fail, requiring a move to Ecumen in North Branch. They were no longer able to maintain a home and sold the house to granddaughter Tori and her husband Justin. That move off the farm where he had lived his entire life, as well as the selling of the dairy herd, made the last year of his life one of tremendous change. In the midst of all those changes, his attitude remained the same. Everyone who met Oliver was struck by his kind and gentle spirit which was born of his love for Christ. His faith never wavered and his children and grandchildren cherish his godly example and the daily prayers he offered for them. Elaine and the family wish to thank their friends, extended family and Journey North Church family for their love, support and prayer. Special thanks go to the staff at Ecumen who showed Oliver much love and kindness during his year there. Oliver is survived by his wife Elaine of Rush City; children: Barb Westman of Rush City, Jim (Donna) Westman of Rush City, Sandy Westman of Fridley, Barry (Tina) Westman of Janesville, Wisconsin; sonin-law Roberto Cicero of Rush City; grandchildren: Victoria (Justin) Klick, Julia, Caitlin, Chad, Emily and Olivia Westman, Jillian Cicero; great-grandchildren: Oliver, Elizabeth and Carson; aunt Effie Hendrickson of Pine City; brother-in-law Lonnie Lundberg and wife Charlotte of Isanti; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Oliver is preceded in death by his parents Hjalmar and Julia (Hendrickson) Westman; infant son; daughter Sharon; and sister-in-law Ethyl (Willard) Hendrickson. Pastor Tim Adams officiated a celebration of Oliver’s life on Monday, Sept. 28, 2015 at Journey North Church in Pine City. The interment was in the First Lutheran Cemetery in Rush City. Memorials may be directed to Make A Wish Foundation or Leukemia/Lymphoma Society. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Rush City – Olson Chapel; www.FuneralAndCremationService.com.

WORSHIP GUIDE 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

on Fairway Road (next to I-35) 320-629-1374 Pastor Tim W. Stratton 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 11:00 a.m. Preaching Service, 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. 7:30 p.m. Wed. Bible study, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Master Clubs for children ages 4 to 6th grade.

Dale Evangelical Free Church

Hands for Pine City

Church of Christ

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

Faith Baptist Church & Academy

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

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.

Henriette Community Church

First Presbyterian Church

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

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

(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

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.

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

Hustletown Community Church

Living Water Fellowship

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

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

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

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

Living Hope Christian Center Jeremy Langmade, Pastor Assembly of God

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

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

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

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

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

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

Open Arms Church of God

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

6 p.m.; Frontline (Youth Group), Jr & Sr High 6:00 p.m. Phone: 320-629-2584 Email: office@pcefc.com, www.pcefc.com

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)

Grasston Baptist Church

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SCHOOL BOARD MEETING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #578 PINE CITY, MINNESOTA 55063 Monday, August 10, 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, August 10, 2015 for the purpose of conducting regular board business. Chairman Peterson called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. Upon Roll Call, the following members were present: Tim Geisler, Dan Peterson, Wally Connaker, Wendy Leibel, Steve Odegard, Candice Ames, Alicia Ascheman. Absent: None Also present was Superintendent Wayne Gilman. Motion by Odegard second by Leibel and carried unanimously to approve the agenda. Positive Happenings/Presentations/Open Forum: Abby Olson, Food and Nutrition Director shared a presentation on the 2014-2015 school year and plans for 2015-2016. Motion by Geisler second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the consent agenda. (a) Approve the July 13, 2015 regular minutes. (b) Approve the July bills to date as listed. (c) Approve the following electronic fund transfers: Date Amount Transfer from Transfer to Description 15-Jul $240,000.00 MN TRUST MSDLAF+ LIQUID PAYROLL 20-Jul $1,000,000.00 MN TRUST STEARNS BANK CASH FLOW 30-Jul $270,000.00 MN TRUST MSDLAF+ LIQUID PAYROLL The administration recommends that the School Board approve the resignations of the following staff: (d) Ashley Anderson, Secondary Language Arts Teacher, effective 7/7/15. The administration recommends that the School Board approve the change of employment of the following staff:

(e) Linda Boland, changing from Elementary Secretary to High School Secretary, (Step 9, Lane 7), $19.07 per hour 7.5 hours per day. Effective 9/8/15. (f) Dani Allen, changing from HS Media Center to Elementary Secretary, (Step 6, Lane 5), $17.13 per hour 7.5 hours per day. Effective 9/8/15. The administration recommends that the School Board approve the employment of the following staff: (g) Ryan Stumne, Secondary SPED Teacher, (Step 2, Lane 1), at an annual salary of $36.034, effective 8/26/15. (h) Kathryn Waletzko, 5th Grade Classroom Teacher, (Step 2, Lane 1), at an annual salary of $36,034. Effective 8/26/15. (i) Regina Ausmus, Secondary Science Teacher, (Step 2, Lane 5), at an annual salary of $43,261, effective 8/26/15. (j) Wayne Hansmann, JH Boys Basketball Coach, (Step 3), at an annual salary of $1,673, effective 1/1/16. (k) Monty Petersen, JH Boys Basketball Coach, (Step 3), at an annual salary of $1,673, effective 1/1/16. (l) Samantha Duerschmidt, Junior High Guidance Counselor, (Step 2, Lane 5), at an annual salary of $43,261, effective 8/26/15. (m) Kayla Waggoner, Secondary English/Language Arts Teacher, (Step 4, Lane 1), at an annual salary of $38,666, effective 8/26/15. (n) Baylyn Pangerl, Assistant Volleyball Coach, (Step 1), at an annual salary of $2,745, effective 8/17/15. as established in the prevailing Teachers Master Agreement effective July 1, 2013. (o) As per school district policy, the administration recommends that the school board accept a donation from Council #2357 from Pine City of the Knights of Columbus for $429.15 to be used by the Pine City Elementary Special Education Department. We thank Council #2357 from Pine City of the Knights of Columbus for this donation. (p) Abby Zemek, Elementary SPED Paraprofessional, is requesting a child care leave commencing approximately September 21, 2015 through January 4, 2016. Motion by Odegard second by Ascheman and carried unanimously to approve the Treasurer’s/Cash Flow Report Update. Motion by Leibel second by Geisler and carried unanimously to approve

the Long-Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) Revenue Application which includes the Ten Year Expenditure Plan and Revenue Project. The Elementary Boiler Project was discussed; more details will be presented at the September meeting. Motion by Connaker second by Ames and carried unanimously approve Technology Information Coordinator, Tom Mitchell’s 2015-2017 Contract. Motion by Geisler second by Odegard and carried unanimously to approve the changes to the 2015-16 High School Teacher’s Handbook. Motion by Leibel second by Odegard and carried unanimously to approve Booster Club Sales at school events. Motion by Odegard second by Leibel and carried unanimously to approve the Crisis Management Call List. Motion by Geisler second by Ascheman and carried unanimously to approve the fundraisers for 2015-16. Motion by Ames second by Odegard and carried unanimously to approve the Bread Product Contract with Pan-O-Gold. Motion by Ames second by Geisler and carried unanimously to authorize Stephanie Lorsung as the 2015-16 LEA representative for the Record of Continuous School Improvement Plan and Title I Schoolwide Program Plan. Motion by Odegard second by Ascheman and carried unanimously to approve the ADSIS Behavior Paraprofessional position. Motion by Ascheman second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the changes to Policy 502. Motion by Leibel second by Odegard and carried unanimously to approve the changes to Policy 902. Motion by Geisler second by Leibel and upon roll call Geisler, yes; Peterson, yes; Connaker, yes; Leibel, yes; Odegard, yes; Ames, no; Ascheman, yes. Motioned passed 6 to 1 to approve the pay for the Leo Club Supervisor. Motion by Odegard second by Geisler and carried unanimously to approve the increase in the time of the School Resource Officer. Meeting adjourned at 9:38 p.m. Wally Connaker Clerk Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 1, 2015

SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING Regular Meeting And Committee of the Whole Tuesday, September 1, 2015, 10:00 a.m. Public Health Building, Sandstone, Minnesota Chair Hallan called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Present were Commissioners Josh Mohr, Curt Rossow and Matt Ludwig. Also present were County Attorney Reese Frederickson and County Administrator David Minke. Commissioner Steve Chaffee was absent (excused). The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Chair Hallan called for public comment. Representatives from the Windemere Lake Association were present and expressed their thanks for the past monetary contribution which was used for eurasian milfoil management. Commissioner Rossow moved to approve the amended Agenda. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner Ludwig moved to approve the Minutes of the August 18, 2015 County Board Meeting and Summary for publication. Second by Commissioner Rossow. Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner Mohr moved to approve the Minutes of the August 25, 2015 Special Meeting and Committee of the Whole (Budget). Second by Commissioner Rossow. Motion carried 4-0. Minutes of Boards, Committees and Correspondence Pine County Land Surveyor Monthly Report, August 2015 Commissioner Ludwig moved to acknowledge the Minutes of Boards, Committees and Correspondence. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner Rossow moved to approve the amended Consent Agenda. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 4-0. Approve Disbursements Journal Report, August 1, 2015 – August 31, 2015. Approve On/Off Sunday Liquor Licenses for Countryside Campground, LLC and Tommy’s Lakeside Bar & Grill, LLC. Accept $300 donation from the Hinckley Chamber and designate to the Pine County Sheriff’s Reserve Fund to be used to offset the cost of uniforms and equipment. Accept $500 anonymous donation and 21 $5 McDonalds gift cards to the Pine County Sheriff’s Office to be used for the ‘Shop with a Cop’ program. Approve the appointment of Karly Kostich as Probation Agent, starting at DOC Corrections Agent salary grid - $38,524 annually, effective September 14, 2015. Approve the hiring of Erin Mans as a Registered Nurse in the Family

Health Unit of Public Health, $21.87 per hour, C42, Step 3, effective September 22, 2015. Approve the hiring of Ericka Taylor as a Child Protection Social Worker, $19.54 per hour, C42, Step 1, effective September 2, 2015. Approve the promotion of part-time Corrections Officer Andrea Stephani to full-time Corrections Officer effective September 2, 2015. Approve the hiring of Molly Benoit as a Property Appraiser, $16.59 per hour, B24, step 2, effective September 17, 2015. Motion by Commissioner Rossow to appoint Judy Scholin as Pine County’s representative on the East Central Regional Library Board for the remainder of 2015. Second by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion carried 4-0. Motion by Commissioner Mohr to appoint James Sloan (District 1), Alan Hancock (District 2), and John Von Rueden (District 3) to the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. Second by Commissioner Rossow. Motion carried 4-0. Motion by Commissioner Rossow to accept and authorize publication of the 2014 Pine County Financial Statement. Seconded by Commissioner Ludwig. Motion carried 4-0. Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to approve and adopt the amended Pine County Budget Process, Policy & Procedures. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 4-0. Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to approve the 2015 Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount of $21,026. Second by Commissioner Rossow. Motion carried 4-0. Motion by Commissioner Rossow to approve Resolution 2015-32, County State Aid Highway Funds Advance in the amount of $1,266,626.91. Second by Commissioner Mohr. Motion carried 4-0. Chair Hallan called for a recess at 10:34 a.m. and stated the Board will reconvene as a Committee of the Whole. The Board reconvened at 10:43 a.m. Committee of the Whole A. Economic Development Action Plan Economic Development Coordinator Robert Musgrove reviewed the 20152016 Economic Development Action Plan with the board requesting input. The board gave direction as to revisions and Musgrove will present the final version of the Action Plan at a future meeting. Chair Hallan appointed himself and Commissioner Mohr as board representatives to the Economic Development Advisory Board. It was the consensus of the board there be a representative at large from each district not represented by a board member. B. Business Subsidy Policy

The board reviewed the draft Business Subsidy Policy prepared by Coordinator Musgrove. Musgrove will present the final version of the Business Subsidy Policy at a future meeting. With no further business, Chair Hallan adjourned the county board meeting and committee of the whole at 12:00 p.m. The next regular meeting of the county board is scheduled for September 15, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Board Room, Pine County Courthouse, Pine City, Minnesota. Stephen M. Hallan, Chair, Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator, Clerk to County Board The full text of the board’s Minutes are available at the County Administrator’s Office and the county’s website (www.co.pine.mn.us). Copies may also be requested from the administrator’s office. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 1, 2015

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PINE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The Pine County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing starting at 10:00 A.M. October 6, 2015, at the Health and Human Services Bldg., 1610 Highway 23 N, Sandstone, MN. The purpose of the public hearing will be to solicit testimony in consideration of amending the Pine County Solid Waste Ordinance to allow establishing a Solid Waste Management Fee in accordance with Minnesota Statute 400.08 and set such fee at a rate of $5 per improved taxable parcel beginning in 2016. For 2016, this fee will be used to open a household hazardous waste facility in the county which will be open to all county residential users at no cost for use. This hearing is open to the public at which time you are invited to appear and offer testimony regarding the request. Written comments may be entered into the record at the discretion of the Chair of the Pine County Board of Commissioners, and may be sent to the Chair at Pine County Administrator, 635 Northridge Dr NW, Suite 200, Pine City, MN 55063. Full ordinance amendment is available for viewing at the Pine County Planning and Zoning Office, 635 Northridge Dr NW, Suite 260, Pine City, MN 55063 and on the Planning and Zoning Department section of the Pine County website: www.co.pine.mn.us. Kelly Schroeder Land Services Director Published in the Pine City Pioneer on September 24 and October 1, 2015

ified to serve as administrator of the decedent, and has priority entitling the appointment. 10. That, the application indicates that no administrator has been appointed in this or another County of this State whose appointment has not been terminated. 11. That the decedent died on March 23, 2015, and at least 120 hours have elapsed since the decedent’s death. 12. That from the application it appears that the heirs and their interests are as follows: Heir Relationship Interest James Triggs Son/Heir 50% Natalie Guolee Daughter/Heir 50% Now, therefore, it is ORDERED by the Registrar as follows: 1. That the application is hereby granted. 2. That James Triggs is hereby informally appointed administrator of the above estate, with no bond, in an unsupervised administration. 3. That upon qualification and acceptance, letters of administration issue accordingly. Dated: 5-8-15 (COURT SEAL) /s/LU ANN BLEGEN Registrar Lu Ann Blegen Filed May 8, 2015 LuAnn Blegen By: Kim Nelson/deputy District Court Administrator Kim Nelson Filed: 5-8-15 Court Administration District Court Pine County MN By KN Court Administrator/Deputy

#131283) LAW OFFICES OF DONALD W. TEED JR. 3109 Hennepin Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55408 (612) 827-8121 Filed May 8, 2015 LuAnn Blegen By: Kim Nelson/deputy District Court Administrator Kim Nelson Published in the Pine City Pioneer on September 24 and October 1, 2015

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TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-15-31 In Re: Estate of Michelle A. Ridgway, Deceased ORDER OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR The application of James Triggs, dated 4-28-15, for the informal appointment of an administrator of the estate of the above-named decedent having come before the Registrar. The Registrar having considered the application determines the following: 1. That the application is complete. 2. That the applicant has declared or affirmed that the representations contained in the application are true to the best of applicant’s knowledge or belief. 3. That the applicant appears from the application to be an interested person as defined by the laws of this State. 4. That on the basis of the statements in the application, jurisdiction of this estate, proceeding and subject matter is proper. 5. That on the basis of the statements in the application, venue is proper. 6. That applicant has made oath or affirmation that after the exercise of reasonable diligence, applicant is unaware of any unrevoked testamentary instrument relating to property having a situs in this State under the laws of this State. 7. That any notice as required by the laws of this State has been given. 8. That it appears from the application that the proceeding was commenced within the time limitation prescribed by the laws of this State. 9. That, from the statements in the application, the person whose appointment is sought is not disqual-

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 58-PR-15-31 In Re: Estate of Michelle A. Ridgway, Deceased NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an application for informal appointment of administrator has been filed with the Registrar herein and the application has been granted. Any objections may be filed in the above, and the same will be heard by the Court upon notice of hearing fixed for such purpose. Notice is hereby further given that informal appointment of James Triggs, whose address is 3336 Holly Court, Elko New Market, Minnesota 55054, as Administrator of the estate of the above-named decedent, has been made. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as Administrator or may object to the appointment of the Administrator and the Administrator is empowered to fully administer the estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate, unless objections thereto are filed with the Court (pursuant to Section 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders. Notice is further given that ALL CREDITORS having claims against said estate are required to present the same to said Administrator or to the Probate Court Administrator within four months after the date ofthis notice or said claims will be barred. Dated: 5-8-15 Donald W. Teed Jr. (Atty Reg

MINUTES OF PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING SPECIAL MEETING and COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE/BUDGET COMMITTEE September 8, 2015 – 10:00 a.m. Pine County Courthouse, Pine City Minnesota Chair Steve Hallan called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Present were Commissioners Josh Mohr, Curt Rossow and Matt Ludwig. Commissioner Steve Chaffee was absent (excused). Also present was County Administrator David Minke. Arla Budd, Executive Director of the Pine County Historical Society, County Engineer Mark LeBrun, Health & Human Services Director Becky Foss, and Sheriff Jeff Nelson attended to present their budget requests. The pledge of allegiance was said. It was the consensus of the board to add the Pine County Historical Society Budget request to the agenda. The county board reviewed the following budgets: Pine County Historical Society Highway Sheriff Health & Human Services With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m.. Stephen M. Hallan, Chair, Board of Commissioners David J. Minke, Administrator, Clerk to County Board Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 1, 2015

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 58-PR-14-66 In Re: Estate of John Wendall Phillippi, a/k/a John W. Phillippi and John Phillippi, Decedent. NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS; FOR CONFIRMATION OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT AND ACTS OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE; TO ALLOW FINAL ACCOUNT, SETTLE, AND DISTRIBUTE ESTATE Susette Laurie Nesset, has filed a Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy, Determination of Heirs; for Confirmation of Informal Appointment and Acts of Personal Representative; to Allow Final Account, Settle, and Distribute Estate. It is Ordered that on October 13, 2015 at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at Pine County District Court, 635 Northridge Dr. NW, Pine City, Minnesota, on the petition. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If

the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the petition will be granted. Notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by:  Mailing a copy of this Notice and Order to each interested person by United States mail at least 14 days before the time set for the hearing.  Serving a copy of this Notice and Order personally on ________ at least 14 days before the time set for the hearing. BY THE COURT Dated: February 15, 2013 JAMES T. REUTER Judge of District Court By: Kim Nelson/deputy LU ANN BLEGEN Court Administrator By: Kim Nelson/deputy BLOOMGREN HANSON LEGAL, PLLC Katie C. Hanson (#0386738) 903 Mainstreet, Ste. A Hopkins, MN 55343 Telephone: 952-406-8221 Facsimile: 877-631-3125 e-mail: katie@bloomgrenhanson. com Filed 9/16/15 Court Administration District Court Pine County, MN By KN Court Administrator/Deputy Published in the Pine City Pioneer on September 24 and October 1, 2015

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. DATE: September 3, 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: May 5, 2008 2. Mortgagors: Rebecca M. Mannion, a single person 3. Mortgagees: Lake Area Mortgage, a division of Lake Area Bank 4. Recording Information: Recorded on May 12, 2008 as Document Number A472444, and modified by Modification Agreement recorded on June 17, 2013 as Document Number A508556, 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: 08-0208-002 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: That part of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ of SW ¼) of Section Twenty (20), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twenty (20), described as follows: Commencing at Northwest corner of said Southwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ of SW ¼); then South along West line of said Southwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ of SW ¼) 448 feet to point of beginning; then East parallel with North line of said Southwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ of SW ¼) 575 feet; then South parallel with said West line 447 feet; then West parallel with said North line 575 feet to said West line; then North along said West line 447 feet to point of beginning. 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: 16308 Cedar Creek Road, Pine City, MN 55063 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 Mortgage, a division of 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 Mortgage, a division of 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 $209,500.00. 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: $193,899.94. 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 October 28, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., 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.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on April 28, 2016. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED

WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Christopher L. Olson (#0395191) Geck Duea & Olson, PLLC 4770 White Bear Parkway, Suite 100 White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Lake Area Mortgage, a division of 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 September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2015 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Quiet Title Action Court File No.: 58-CV-15-491 SUMMONS Dylan Ascheman and Alicia Ascheman, Plaintiffs, vs. Randy E. Bevens, Michele Ladich, Martina Ladich, Luke T. Hegge and Danielle T. Hegge, Christina Milless and Shane Milless, Doreen Hoffman, Northwoods Bank of Minnesota f/k/a Northwoods Bank, Accounts Receivable Services, LLC d/b/a Reliance Recoveries, and also the unknown heirs of Cheryl A. Bevens a/k/a Cheryl Ann Gordon and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the complaint and amended complaint herein, Defendants. THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO DEFENDANTS, ABOVENAMED. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiffs have started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiffs’ Complaint and Amended Complaint against you is on file in the office of the court administrator of the above-named court. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit. 2. YOU MUST REPLY BY NOVEMBER 4, 2015 TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer by November 4, 2015. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this summons located at: Siegel, Brill, P.A. 100 Washington Avenue South Suite 1300 Minneapolis, MN 55401 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiffs’ Amended Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Amended Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiffs should not be given everything asked for in the Amended Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE AMENDED COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not Answer by November 4, 2015, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiffs everything asked for in the Amended Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Amended Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Amended Complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Amended 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: That part of the W ½ of SE ¼ of Sec. 32, Twp. 40 North, Range 21 West of the 4th Principal Meridian, Pine County, Minnesota, described as follows:

Beginning at the intersection of the South line of said W ½ of SE ¼ and the West line of the East 66.00 feet of said W ½ of SE ¼; thence West along said South line to a point which lies on said South line distant 255.00 feet West of the Southeast corner of said W ½ of SE ¼; thence North at right angles a distance of 762.00 feet; thence East at right angles to the intersection with said West line of the East 66.00 feet; thence southerly along said West line of the East 66.00 feet a distance of 762 feet more or less, to the point of beginning. Subject to C.S.A.H. No. 14 along the south line thereof. Property is subject to a restrictive covenant that said property cannot be conveyed separately from the adjoining parcel to which it is being attached; said adjoining parcel is a parcel of record in the Office of the Pine County Recorder recorded as Document No. 361972 (Pursuant to Section 401D of the Pine County Subdivision and Platting Ordinance). The object of the action is to quiet title to the above-referenced real property and to obtain a judgment declaring that Plaintiffs are the owner in fee of said real property and that defendants, and each of them, have no right, title, estate, interest, or lien in or upon the said real property. Date: September 24, 2015 SIEGEL BRILL, P.A. By: /S/ GREGORY M. MILLER Gregory M. Miller (#249932) 100 Washington Avenue South, Suite 1300 Minneapolis, MN 55401 (612) 337-6100 (612) 339-6591 (facsimile) Attorneys for Plaintiffs Published in the Pine City Pioneer on September 24, October 1 and 8, 2015 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Quiet Title Court File No. 58-CV-15479 SUMMONS Robert M. Espeseth and Kristin Gross, as Co-Successor Trustees of the Clarence M. Espeseth Revocable Trust, dated August 13, 2003; Jeffrey A. Espeseth, Patricia A. Espeseth, Gayle A. Lantto, Jerome M. Espeseth, Lisa E. Meyer, and Robert M. Espeseth, individually. Plaintiffs v. Mary Karas, also the unknown heirs of Mary Karas and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the complaint therein. Defendants. THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO: Mary Karas, the unknown heirs of Mary Karas, and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint therein. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiffs Complaint against you is on file in the office of the court administrator of the above-named court. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called 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: Ledin & Hofstad, Ltd., 539 Main Street South, Pine City, MN 55063. 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. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may

agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. 7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Pine County, State of Minnesota, legally described as contained in Attachment A, incorporated herein by reference. The object of this action is to obtain an Order for the following relief: a. Determining that Plaintiffs are owners of the subject properties as described in Attachment A in fee simple, and that none of the Defendants have any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint and Attachment A. 557.03 NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 557.03, you are hereby served with notice that no personal claim is made against you and that any defendant upon whom this notice is served who unreasonably defends this action shall pay full costs to the plaintiff. Dated this 11th of September, 2015. LEDIN & HOFSTAD, LTD. /S/ KEVIN HOFSTAD Kevin Hofstad Attorney for Plaintiff 539 Main Street South Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-7537 Attorney Reg. No. 12445X STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF PINE DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Quiet Title Court File No. 58-CV-15479 ATTACHMENT A Robert M. Espeseth and Kristin Gross, as Co-Successor Trustees of the Clarence M. Espeseth Revocable Trust, dated August 13, 2003; Jeffrey A. Espeseth, Patricia A. Espeseth, Gayle A. Lantto, Jerome M. Espeseth, Lisa E. Meyer, and Robert M. Espeseth, individually. Plaintiffs v. Mary Karas, also the unknown heirs of Mary Karas and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the complaint herein. Defendants. Plaintiffs attach this “Attachment A” to the Complaint, for the purpose of identifying the interest, tax parcel ID numbers, and legal descriptions of the parcels affected by this Quiet Title Action. Parcel A 1. Fee Interest in Parcel A. The fee interest in Parcel A is in Robert M. Espeseth, Gayle A. Lantto, Jerome M. Espeseth, and Lisa E. Meyer, as tenants in common, each with a 1/4 interest therein. 2. Tax Parcel ID. The Tax Parcel ID number for Parcel A is 260157004. 3. Legal Description for Parcel A. The Legal Description for Parcel A is as follows: The west 623 feet of the north 700 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 3, Township 38, Range 21, Pine County, Minnesota. Subject to an easement for County State Aid Highway No.8 along the north side thereof, Bluebird Lane along the west side thereof, and any other easements of record, if any. Parcel B 1. Fee Interest in Parcel B. The fee interest in Parcel B is in Jeffrey A. Espeseth and Patricia A. Espeseth, as joint tenants with the right of survivorship. 2. Tax Parcel ID. The tax parcel ID number for Parcel B is 260157001. 3. Current Legal Description for Parcel B. The Current Legal Description for Parcel B is as follows: Beginning at a point 20 feet East of Northwest corner of said Northwest Quarter of Northeast Quarter (NW1/4 of NE1/4) of Section Three (3), Township Thirty-eight (38), Range Twenty-one (21); thence South parallel with West line, a distance of 700 feet to point of beginning, thence East parallel with the North line of said NW1/4 of NE1/4 a distance of 330 feet, thence South parallel with the West line of said NW1/4 of NE1/4 a distance of 400 feet, thence West parallel with the North line of said NW 1/4 of NE1/4 of a distance of 330 feet, thence North parallel with West line of said NW1/4 of NE1/4 a distance of 400 feet to point of beginning. 4. Reformed Legal Description for Parcel B. The Reformed Legal Description for Parcel B is as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of said Northwest Quarter of Northeast Quarter (NW1/4 of NE1/4) of Section Three (3), Township Thirty-eight (38), Range Twenty-one (21); thence South on the West line thereof, a distance of 700 feet to point of beginning, thence East parallel with the North line of said NW1/4 of NE1/4 a distance of 330 feet, thence South parallel with the

West line of said NW1/4 of NE1/4 a distance of 400 feet, thence West parallel with the North line of said NW 1/4 of NE1/4 of a distance of 330 feet, thence North on the West line of said NW1/4 of NE1/4 a distance of 400 feet to point of beginning. Parcel C 1. Fee Interest in Parcel C. The fee interest in Parcel C is in The Clarence M. Espeseth Revocable Trust, Dated August 13, 2003. 2. Tax Parcel ID. The Tax Parcel ID number for Parcel Cis 260157000. 3. Current Legal Description for Parcel C. The Current Legal Description for Parcel C, is as follows: The west 623 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 3, Township 38, Range 21, Pine County, Minnesota, lying south of the north 700 feet of said Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter. EXCEPT, Beginning at a point 20 feet East of Northwest comer of said Northwest Quarter of Northeast Quarter (NW1/4 of NE1/4) of Section Three (3), Township Thirty-eight (38), Range Twenty-one (21); thence South parallel with West line, a distance of 700 feet to point of beginning, thence East parallel with the North line of said NW1/4 of NE1/4 a distance of 330 feet, thence South parallel with the West line of said NW1/4 of NE1/4 a distance of 400 feet, thence West parallel with the North line of said NW 1/4 of NE1/4 of a distance of 330 feet, thence North parallel with West line of said NW1/4 of NE1/4 a distance of 400 feet to point of beginning. Subject to an easement for Bluebird Lane along the west side thereof, and any other easements of record, if any. 4. Reformed Legal Description for Parcel C. The Reformed Legal Description for Parcel C, is as follows: The west 623 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 3, Township 38, Range 21, Pine County, Minnesota, lying south of the north 700 feet of said Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter. EXCEPT, Beginning at the Northwest corner of said Northwest Quarter of Northeast Quarter (NW1/4 of NE1/4) of Section Three (3), Township Thirty-eight (38), Range Twenty-one (21); thence South on the West line thereof, a distance of 700 feet to point of beginning, thence East parallel with the North line of said NW1/4 of NE1/4 a distance of 330 feet, thence South on the West line of said NW1/4 of NE1/4 a distance of 400 feet, thence West parallel with the North line of said NW 1/4 of NE1/4 of a distance of 330 feet, thence North on the West line of said NW1/4 of NE1/4 a distance of 400 feet to point of beginning. Subject to an easement for Bluebird Lane along the west side thereof, and any other easements of record, if any. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on September 24, October 1 and 8, 2015 STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND CIRCULATION 1. Publication Title: Pine City Pioneer. 2. Publication Number: 433-160. 3. Filing Date: Sept. 30, 2015. 4. Issue Frequency: Weekly on Thursday. 5. Number of Issues Published Annually: 52 6. Annual Subscription Price: $34 in county, $43 other. 7. Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication: 405 2nd Ave SE, Pine City, MN 55063. Contact Person: Annette Krist, Telephone 320-679-2661. 8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office of Publisher: 405 2nd Ave SE, Pine City, MN 55063. 9. Full Names and Complete Mailing Addresses of Publisher, Editor, and Managing Editor; Publisher, Annette Krist, 107 Park St. S., Mora, MN 55051; Editor, Mike Gainor, 405 2nd Ave SE, Pine City, MN 55063; Managing Editor, Mike Gainor, 405 2nd Ave SE, Pine City, MN 55063. 10. Owner: Northstar Media, Inc., 930 Cleveland St. S., Cambridge, MN 55008; Eugene D. Johnson, 4779 Bloom Ave., White Bear Lake, MN 55110. 11. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, and Other Security Holders Owning or Holding 1 Percent or More of Total Amount of Bonds, Mortgages, or Other Securities: None. 12. Tax Status: The purpose, function, and nonprofit status of this organization and the exempt status for federal income tax purposes: Has Not Changed During Preceding 12 Months. 13. Publication Title: Pine City Pioneer. 14. Issue Date for Circulation Data Below: 9/17/2015. 15. Extent and Nature of Circulation: PERIODICALS 15a. Total Number of Copies, Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 months: 2918.

No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 2650. 15b. Paid Circulation (By Mail and Outside the Mail): (1) Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541, Average No. Copies Each issue During Preceding 12 Months: 327. No. Copies of Single Issue Published nearest to Filing Date: 310. (2) Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541. Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months: 1354. No. Copies of single Issue Published nearest to Filing Date: 1395. (3) Paid Distribution Outside the Mails including Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Paid Distribution Outside USPS, Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 months: 460. No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 407. (4) Paid Distribution by Other Classes of Mail Through the USPS, Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months: 0. No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 0. 15c. Total Paid Distribution, Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months: 2141. No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 2112. 15d. Free or Nominal Rate Distribution (By Mail and Outside the Mail) (1) Free or Nominal Rate OutsideCounty Copies included on PS Form 3541. Average No. Copies Each issue During Preceding 12 Months: 9. No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 9. (2) Free or Nominal Rate In-County Copies Included on PS Form 3541. Average No. Copies Each issue During Preceding 12 Months: 281. No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 13. (3) Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other Classes Through the USPS (e.g. First-Class Mail). Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months: 0. No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 0. (4) Free or Nominal Rate Distribution Outside the Mail (Carriers or other means), Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months: 0. No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 0. 15e. Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution, Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months: 290. No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 22. 15f. Total Distribution, Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months: 2431. No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 2134. 15g. Copies not Distributed, Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months: 487. No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 516. 15h. Total, Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months: 2918. No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 2650. 15i. Percent Paid, Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months: 88.07. No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 98.97. 16. Electronic Copy Circulation. 16a. Paid Electronic Copies, Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months: 15. No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 15. 16b. Total Paid Print Copies + Paid Electronic Copies, Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months: 2156. No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 2127. 16c. Total Print Distribution + Paid Electronic Copies, Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months: 2446. No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 2149. 16d. Percent Paid, Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months: 88.14%. No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 98.98%. I certify that 50% of all my distributed copies (electronic and print) are paid above a nominal price. 17. Publication of Statement of Ownership will be printed in the October 1, 2015 issue of this publication. 18. I certify that all information furnished on this form is true and complete. I understand that anyone who furnishes false or misleading information on this form or who omits material or information requested on the form may be subject to criminal sanctions (including fines and imprisonment) and/or civil sanctions (including civil penalties). Signature and Title of Editor, Publisher, Business Manager, or Owner: Mike Gainor, Editor. Date: September 28, 2015 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 1, 2015

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