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Neighbors come together to rescue a floating dock on the Snake River, torn loose by the rising water on July 15. More flood photos on pages 9 and 11.

Flash flood brings high waters

BY KIRSTEN FAURIE AND MIKE GAINOR NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

No-wake warning remains in effect

On Thursday, July 12, Pine Cty area residents woke to torrents of rain, flash flooding and road closings.

The most recent rains brought flash flooding, high waters, damage to roads and private property, and a visit from Governor Mark Dayton.

THE RAIN At approximately 4 a.m. the morning of July 12, the skies opened over Pine County dropping between 5-8 inches of rain in less than 4 hours.

The downpour filled Pine City streets with water making many of them impassable. Cars found themselves stalled in the streets as water lapped at the car doors, and man homes and businesses in the area began While most streets drained quickly, several roadways – including County Road 11 west of County Road 13 – remained closed.

SNAKE RIVER RISES As water drained from the streets, Pine City area residents turned to the rising Snake River.

According to the National Weather Service, in the Mora area the Snake River rose over

A Pine City man was flown to the hospital last week after a trailer came loose in the construction area on Interstate 35 near Pine City.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, on Wednesday, July 11 at approximately 9:11 p.m. a Lexus driven

by Brandon Roy Schultz, 21, of Pine City was heading southbound on I-35 in the single-lane construction area near the Snake River. At the same time, a Ford truck with a trailer driven by Vicente Aurelio Jara, 42 of Minneapolis was heading northbound. The trailer came off the Ford and struck the Lexus.

Pine County deputies, the Pine City Fire Department, Allina ambulance and North Memorial Air Care responded to the scene.

Schultz was transported by air ambulance to Regions Hospital with injuries described as non-life threatening. His juvenile male passenger was transported to Mora Hospital and treated for his injuries.

Both were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash.

Neither Jara nor his passenger were injured in the crash. Alcohol was not a factor in the crash.

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Pine County’s Denise Baran, Sheriff Jeff Nelson and Commissioner Steve Hallan met with Governor Mark Dayton on Monday, July 16.

12 feet in a 30-hour period from when the rain began. All that water would soon be heading down the already-high Snake River in Pine City.

Mora Lake swelled to cover Wood Street and threatened lakeshore homes. Mora Lake does not have a naturally existing outlet.

The only outlet it has is a city-installed pipe that could not keep up with rising water.

By Sunday morning the decision was made to make an effort to stem the rise of Mora Lake if not get it to recede.

Martens Manurigation facilitated the use of pumps and giant hoses typically used to pump liquid manure to remove water from the lake. Three hoses approximately 5/8ths of a mile long each now wined through the city and into the Snake River.

With all hoses functioning, Rick and Ryan Martens estimated they could pump approximately 10,000 gallons of water a minute.

While water is being pumped SEE FLOOD, PAGE 13

Starting on July 16, the Pine County Sheriff’s Office put Pokegama Lake, Cross Lake, Snake River and Big Pine Lake under a no-wake advisory.

The high waters left the shoreline – along with the homes and properties along it – vulnerable to the waves caused by high lakes.

All boats, jet skis and other powered watercraft are required to operate at the minimum speed that allows the watercraft to move forward and make headway. This rule normally restricts watercraft to 4 mph or less.

The no-wake rule is expected to be lifted once waters recede – except where the rule was already in place.

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‘Fight Like a Girl’ to battle ovarian cancer

BY JENNIFER YOCUM-STANS HINCKLEY NEWS

Ovarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women, according to the American Cancer Society. It accounts for more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system.

They estimate about 22,240 women will receive a new diagnosis of ovarian cancer and about 14,070 women will die from ovarian cancer in 2018. There is no test for ovarian cancer, nor is there a cure. For all of these reasons and more, a motorcycle/classic car ride will kick off a fundraiser for ovarian cancer research on July 21 starting at the Floppy Crappie in Pine City.

CLAUDETTE’S STORY - DIAGNOSIS On Aug. 14, 2012, life as she knew it changed for 66-year-old Claudette Falk.

She noticed her waistband on her pants was getting tight. She was also experiencing some rectal pain. Her husband Ron decided it was time to go in; they went to the Grantsburg Hospital where she was treated for diverticulitis. The doctor told her if she wasn’t feeling better in two days to come back. She didn’t feel any relief so they returned.

The doctor ordered a CT scan, not thinking it would show anything serious. Claudette and Ron waited for two hours for the results of the scan.

“I will never forget the look on the doctor’s face when she came back in the room,” said Claudette.

“I’m so sorry to tell you this,” said the doctor, “but you have two large tumors on your ovaries, and I think they are cancer.”

The doctor told Claudette that she would have to see a gynecologic oncologist right away. After the recommended cancer center didn’t get back to them, Ron got on the phone and called other oncologists. The Mayo Clinic could get her in the following week, but “by the grace of God,” Claudette said, she was able to get in to see Dr. Melissa Geller who is the Associate Professor of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health at the University of Minnesota, two days later. Dr. Geller is also a researcher at the University of Minnesota.

Claudette was diagnosed with Stage 3C - High Grade Serous Carcinoma.

According to the American Cancer Society, this means the cancer is in one or both ovaries or fallopian tubes, or there is primary peritoneal cancer and it has spread or grown into organs outside the pelvis. Sixty percent of women are diagnosed in late stage disease. The reason being most women have very vague symptoms, if any at all. There is currently no test for ovarian cancer.

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Claudette Falk (center) and her sisters Renee (left) Evelyn (right). Evelyn was Claudette’s NK cell donor.

GETTING TREATMENT Dr. Geller told Claudette she would need surgery. Two days after Labor Day, Claudette had a total hysterectomy including an omentectomy, which is the removal of the omentum, a layer of fatty tissue that covers the abdominal contents like an apron. Ovarian cancer sometimes spreads to this area.

The surgeon also removed 21 lymph nodes. The cancer had also spread to the peritoneum so the surgeon picked out the cancer cells that could be seen.

Claudette compared it to picking up Rice Krispies.

During the surgery, they put an intraperitoneal (IP) port in Claudette’s abdomen. They also put a port in her chest. Her first round of chemotherapy involved the medicine being directly administered into her abdomen through the IP port and also a different type of chemo drug into her chest port.

For six months, she would go for treatments for two days one week and one full day the next week. Then she would get a couple days off. She had to take IV fluids at home. After six months, they took out her IP port, but she still has her chest port.

Claudette’s cancer has recurred five times so far. About every four to six months, it would seem to recur, and she would have to do more rounds of chemo. She currently has a spot near her aorta. “You never really get rid of ovarian cancer,” she said. “It’s very rare that a woman is ever cured of ovarian cancer.”

Claudette has been part of a couple research studies for ovarian cancer.

The first one was an experimental chemotherapy pill that she would take daily called Niraparib. Niraparib is a PARP inhibitor developed by Tesaro to treat ovarian cancer. PARP inhibitors are a group of pharmacological inhib-

itors of the enzyme poly ADP ribose polymerase (PARP).

The Niraparib kept the cancer from progressing for almost 14 months.

The latest study that she has been a part of is called FATE-NK100. The process involves finding someone to donate their NK cells. Natural Killer or NK cells are a type of lymphocyte (a white blood cell) and a component of the innate immune system. Natural Killer cells play a major role in the host-rejection of both tumors and virally infected cells, according to Sciencedaily.com.

Dr. Geller is the principal investigator of this clinical trial at the U of M. The donor must only be a half match to the recipient; if they were a full match, the cancer cells would recognize them and not react to the treatment.

Claudette has five sisters, and three of them were tested. All three tested turned out to be half matches. The doctors chose her sister, Evelyn Barcal, to be the donor.

Even though the process was extremely taxing, Evelyn was more than happy to help her sister. After many rounds of blood tests, questions and exams, the cells were harvested. The process is called apheresis. She was hooked up to a machine with a needle in each arm; one took the blood out, and the other brought it back in. The machine would separate out the NK cells from her blood. The process took about eight hours. The cells were then sent to FATE, a company out of state where the NK cells are “beefed up” before being transplanted into Claudette.

Before the transplant, Claudette had to go through more chemo to lower her immune system so her body would accept the donor NK cells. They also placed a new IP port into her abdomen as the NK cells are transplanted directly into the abdomen.

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Along with the NK cells, she received a total of six doses of Interleukin-2 or IL-2, which is a type of cytokine-signaling molecule in the immune system that the body produces naturally. In this case, it is used as part of the immunotherapy treatment.

Claudette had this procedure done twice. At that point, she was the first person to have tried the procedure twice. She had to go in weekly for blood tests to check the level of NK cells. The first time she had the transplant, which was in January, she still had Evelyn’s NK cells 14 days after. The second time was back in March; the cells lasted until day 28, which shocked the doctors.

She will be going back on the 23rd of July to have a PET scan to see where the cancer is at.

Claudette does not know what the next step is when the cancer returns, but she knows it will return. There is no cure for ovarian cancer at the moment. She will continue fighting.

“Hopefully there is some new research out there for me, but if not, it’s chemo again.”

She has outlived the life expectancy for a woman diagnosed with Stage 3 ovarian cancer. There is a 50 percent chance of surviving one year and only a 34 percent chance of surviving for five years. In August, Claudette will hit her sixth year.

Claudette asked her doctor what happens if the cancer progresses. Her doctor said they would continue to treat it until she tells her to stop.

“I will never tell you to stop,” Claudette told her doctor.

FIGHT LIKE A GIRL FUNDRAISER Six years ago, Claudette’s sisters Evelyn and Renee Fochs decided to organize the “Fight Like a Girl” motorcycle and classic car run to raise money for ovarian cancer research. One hundred percent of the proceeds go to benefit ovarian cancer research. To date this fundraiser has raised approximately $40,000 that has been given to the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MOCA). MOCA provides support to women with ovarian cancer, raises awareness and advances research.

This year’s event will be held on Saturday, July 21. It will start at the Floppy Crappie Lakeside Pub in Pine City with the ride beginning at 9 a.m. The route for the ride will go from there to Captain Dan’s Crows Nest (Mora), up north to the Bear’s Den in Bruno, down to Bear Creek Tavern in Cloverdale and back to Pine City.

For those who can’t make it for the ride, there will be fun for the whole family throughout the day at the Floppy Crappie, including bouncy houses, a craft fair and even an appearance by Spiderman and Wonder Woman.

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ECRL listening session

‘Shrek: The Musical’

Help shape the work and overall future of East Central Regional Library (ECRL) during a community listening session at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 19 at the Pine City Public Library. A new strategic plan is in the works and thoughts, ideas and any suggestions are important to make sure ECRL is serving the community’s needs. For additional information and other listening session dates, visit ecrlib.org.

The Pine City Heritage Players will be presenting “Shrek: The Musical” on Thursday, July 19, Friday, July 20 and Saturday, July 21 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, July 22 at 2 p.m. at the Pine City High School auditorium. Tickets are available at the door.

Mighty Migrations The Rush City Public Library welcomes everyone to Mighty Migrations, a program for all ages, from 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 19. Join DNR naturalist Megan Johnsen for her energetic presentation about animals that migrate.

Afterward, enjoy a game using information you just learned.

Fun for the entire family. Visit ecrlib.org for more information.

DFL candidate forum A candidate forum for the Democratic candidates for Congress in the Eighth Congressional District will be held on Thursday, July 19 at 7 p.m. at the Braham Event Center.

The entire field of Democratic candidates has committed to attend, which includes Kirsten Kennedy, Michelle Lee, Jason Metsa, Joe Radinovich, and Soren Christian Sorenson.

The candidates are competing in a primary that will be held on Aug. 14, with the winner of the primary moving on to the general election on Nov. 6, 2018.

There will also be an opportunity to hear from local DFL candidates for the legislature.

The event is free to the public.

Call 651-257-4369 with questions.

Mora’s Music in the Park The City of Mora’s Music in the Park summer concert series will feature Solitaryman, a Neil Diamond tribute, at a free concert at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 19 in the gazebo of Library Park in downtown Mora. For more information visit www. ci.mora.mn.us.

JULY 19 - 22 Chisago County Fair The Chisago County Fair will take place at the fairgrounds in Rush City from Thursday through Sunday, July 19-22. Motocross and demolition derbies take place in the grandstand Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

The parade is on Saturday at 3 p.m. followed by chainsaw races at 4:30 p.m. Free on Sunday at 11 a.m. is Kids Day, featuring a pedal tractor pull, games and much more, followed by the talent contest in the band shell at 1 p.m. Visit www.chisagocountyfair.org for a complete listing of times and events.

Championship Watercross races The World Championship Snowmobile Watercross races will take place Friday through Sunday, July 20 - 22, in Grantsburg, Wisconsin on Memory Lake. There will be vendors, street dances with live bands both Friday and Saturday at 8:30 p.m., fireworks on Saturday night at dusk, a free shuttle bus and fun for the whole family. Call 715-463-4269 or visit www.grantsburgwatercross. com for camping information or for a complete schedule of times and events.

St. on Saturday, July 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information or to register call 651-645-2948 or go to namihelps.org.

Pokegama Lake Association The monthly meeting of the Pokegama Lake Association will be Saturday, July 21 at 9 a.m. with coffee and rolls at 8:30 a.m. Prospective members are welcome at 12965 Lake Line Road. Contact lmclean111@ gmail.com for information.

Author visit in Cambridge Scout & Morgan Books in Cambridge welcomes debut novelist Ashley Shelby on Saturday, July 21 at 11 a.m.

Shelby’s award-winning book, “South Pole Station,” reads as a non-fiction journal of life at the bottom of the earth. For additional information visit scoutandmorganbooks.com or bookofmoons@gmail.com.

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Pine City’s Naval Militia The Pine County Historical Society will meet on Sunday, July 22, 2 p.m., at the Pine City Public Library. The topic will be the history of Pine City’s Naval Militia presented by Connie Harris. The public is invited to bring items related to the topic to share. For more information call 320-322-9208 or email pcahistory@gmail.com.

The Pine City Arts Council’s 41st annual Art Fest is on Saturday, July 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Robinson Park in downtown Pine City. There will be food, a variety of art vendors and exhibitors, a children’s corner, as well as music by Neighberz. Email PineCityArtsCouncil@gmail.com or call 320-629-2227 with any questions.

NAMI workshop NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will hold a free, interactive workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. The workshop will be held in Mora, at Mora United Methodist Church, 500 Clark

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‘Heart of Africa’ at the library On Tuesday, July 24 families are invited to “Siama’s Congo Roots: Feel-good music from the Heart of Africa” at the Pine City Public Library at 10:30 a.m. Sing along to catchy songs in Kikongo, Lingala and Swahili and play fun hand percussion instruments. Along with learning about Siama’s rural childhood in DR Congo, hear Siama play guitar and mbira while his wife sings harmony.

For more information visit www.ecrlib.org.

Senior LinkAge Line is offering a free Medicare 101-Medicare Basics class at the Braham Event Center on Wednesday, July 25 from 5-7 p.m. The twohour class reviews the four parts of Medicare: A thru D, Medicare enrollment requirements, deadlines and Medicare fees and benefits. Call 1-800333-2433 to register (to ensure materials are available for everyone).

JULY 23 On Monday, July 23 kids and teens are invited to make a milk jug game at the Pine City Public Library during a pop-up craft session on the library patio at 5 p.m. The event is free and all supplies are provided.

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THURSDAY 7/19 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Pine City Library Community Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Pine City Senior Center: Senior Dining Site, 12:30 p.m.

North Church, Pine City NAMI peer support: Cambridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m.

Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City SATURDAY 7/21 Model RR club: Askov, 10 a.m., Pine County History Museum SUNDAY 7/22 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m.

MONDAY 7/23 Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, Journey North Church, 6 p.m.

Yellow Ribbon Group: Pine City American Legion, 7 p.m.

AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

JULY 24 Kahoot Trivia: Travel Edition Play Kahoot Trivia: Travel Edition at the Rush City Public Library from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 24. For ages 8 through adult, each participant must bring his or her own wireless device in order to download the Kahoot app. Bring a friend and enjoy a snack. For more information and other events, visit ecrlib.org.

Marshmallows and toothpicks Kids ages 7-11 will learn how to build structures using toothpicks and marshmallows during a special STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) program from 3-4 p.m.

Tuesday, July 24 at the Hinckley Public Library. Registration is required and open on the events calendar at ecrlib.org.

Pine Gardeners The Pine Gardeners will gather at the Pine City Public Library Tuesday, July 24, at 9 a.m. to carpool to the Harris

WEDNESDAY 7/25 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Al-Anon: 725 2nd Ave. SW, Pine City, 12 p.m., 612-387-6094, David Pine City Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Pine Center for the Arts, Pine City AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center Young Adult Bible Study: 8:30 p.m., Pine City Evangelical Free Church library

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The next meeting of the Snake River Valley Conservation Club (SRVCC) will be held on Wednesday, July 25, 7 p.m., at the wildlife management area west of Pine City, to trim some brush and make a plan for a possible viewing platform.

Contact Mark Madison at mmadison@northlc.com with any questions.

JULY 25 - 29 Kanabec County Fair The Kanabec County Fair is Wednesday through Sunday, July 25-29 at the fairgrounds in Mora. There will be “Redneck Races” at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, pickup and tractor pulls on Saturday and Sunday, carnival rides, food and much more.

For a full schedule of events, grandstand features and other information go to: www.kanabecfair.org.

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July 23 - 27 Monday: Swedish meatballs, parslied potatoes, country trio vegetables, wheat bread, grapes Tuesday: Oven roasted turkey, whipped potatoes with gravy, dilled carrots, wheat dinner roll, glorified rice Wednesday: Lasagna, green beans, lettuce salad, garlic breadstick, frosted cake Thursday: Liver & onions or hamburger patty with gravy, whipped potatoes with gravy, mixed vegetables, wheat bread, raspberry parfait Friday: Chicken chow mein, rice, oriental vegetables, mandarin oranges, twotone dessert 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.

Create with ‘Library Legos’ Kids ages 5-13 are invited to get creative with Library Legos at the Pine City Public Library at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 26. Legos will be supplied by the library, so leave personal Legos at home. For more information, visit ecrlib.org.

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St. Croix State Park welcomes the public to see exhibits and get free check-outs including birding or fishing kits, GPS units and library books.

Take a hike with the naturalist on Friday, July 20 at 1 p.m.

At 5 p.m. play nature bingo at the St. Croix Lodge.

On Saturday, July 21 at 11 a.m. attend “Bugs and Blooms” and make a butterfly craft. Join the naturalist for a five mile guided canoe or kayak trip from 1:30-4 p.m. (Canoe rental available; for reservations call 320-384-0508.) At 5 p.m. come learn about crows and write an old-fashioned letter at the Lodge.

On Sunday, July 22 help craft a canoe paddle at 11 a.m., and at 2 p.m. watch an old reel-to-reel nature movie.

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How did you do, making it through the 2018 summer flood?

We got lucky at our place out on County Road 11. After the downpour stopped on July 12 water was awfully high in our yard – higher than we’ve ever seen it – and it was up to my shins in our driveway, where a brand-new tribuof Pokegama Creek Editor’s tary flowed at a good pace all Soapbox day Thursday. That made getting in and out of the Mike house a little more exciting than it needed to be, in my Gainor low-riding PT Cruiser.

But when the waters receded we were really none the worse for wear – which unfortunately can’t be said for a number of our friends and neighbors.

I know people who had flooded basements, or who were blocked into their houses with washed out culverts. Not good.

I had the chance to get out on Pokegama Lake on Saturday afternoon. We went into the lake on the north end, and found ourselves trapped in a bay behind a wall of bogs carried there by the wind. But our intrepid captain gently bumped those bogs with the pontoon until eventually we had a passage through to the lake.

The water was a foot or so below where it would eventually peak on Tuesday, but was still mighty high, with plenty of bogs and boards floating around. We cruised around the shore very slowly, making sure we didn’t create a wake. Most folks had been able to get their boats out and docks up, but a few didn’t make it, and it wasn’t pretty – crumpled docks, submerged boats.

And others had the water splashing right up toward the walls of their cabins.

Thank goodness for good neighbors.

You’ll see a few photos in this issue of boaters rescuing a dock, and that’s just a drop in the bucket, so to speak. When things like this happen and people need help, it’s great to see folks step up and give them a hand.

The water level topped out on Tuesday at just around 8.3 feet, lower than the 8.82 feet we recorded back on July 17, 2016. Hopefully it won’t get back to anything close to those levels anytime soon. I think back to 2012 in northern Pine County, when more than 10 inches of rain fell in a few hours. It’s not too hard to imagine us getting double the rainfall we got on Thursday morning. and thinking about what that would mean for Pine City.

Assuming that we get to dry out a bit, this weekend is going to be an awfully big one in Pine City. With the Heritage Players performing “Shrek: The Musical” Thursday through Sunday, and the Pine City Arts Council bringing the 41st annual Art Fest to Robinson Park on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. there will be plenty to do. And if there’s one thing we learned this past week, it’s to make hay while the sun shines.

So here’s hoping that this weekend, and the rest of your summer, is spent enjoying the water – and that that water stays where it oughter.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Baseball teaches life lessons To the Editor: Halos to the Cal Ripkin and Eastern Mini League coaches. What a pleasure to see the patience they demonstrate when teaching proper baseball technique.

Better yet, the positive reinforcement they give each player for their efforts and the successes they have, big or small. The best part is how the coaches demonstrate good sportsmanship. These young players are receiving invaluable training in how to face life’s challenges and have fun. God bless you every one.

Howard McAvoy Pine City

Rain, rain go away To the Editor: I have often heard that the rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain. This year the news is full of floods in Japan, the Philippines, Russia, Europe, South America.

But that does not omit Pine City.

We have had two inches of rain often this summer.

This week a six-inch downpour made our back yards look like a lake and the road had two rivers flowing rapidly from each side, to the lower ground.

Most of our county residents agree that this is enough.

Turn off the rain, at least for a while.

Dale Kuzel Pine City

Time for us to wash our socks To the Editor: When I was growing up we had a neighbor, Enoch. He liked to tease and one day when a lot of us were there visiting, he asked all the “bachelors” (young boys) to line up in the middle of the room, face the wall, take off one sock

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and at his signal, throw the socks against the wall. He explained that this was the way bachelors decided it was time to wash their socks. If the socks stuck to the wall, it was time for them to be washed, but if they did not stick, they could wear them another week.

This came to mind when I was thinking about our current administration and their attempts at border security, tariffs, health care, taxes, and other things they are attempting. It is as though they get a “bright idea” and throw it against the wall to see if it sticks. There seems to be no preparation, no checking to see what the problems might be and who it might hurt and no contingencies.

We can see it in the separation of parents and children at the border. This was a very expensive experiment and it is not over. Certain groups favored by the administration are making a lot of money out of this.

We can see it in health care. Although they said they had a health care plan that was better than “Obamacare,” we have yet to see a glimmer of it a year and one half into this administration. Instead, without any replacement, they are working hard to dismantle the little bit of healthcare people have left.

We can see it in the promised jobs. Because of tariffs and other reasons, jobs are moving elsewhere.

We can see it in foreign policy. Our president does not prepare for meetings or telephone calls with foreign leaders which has led to many embarrassing times and we do not know all the ramifications from this yet. He lambasts leaders ahead of meetings and then when face to face, treats them like old friends. He bewilders us with his apparent fascination with Putin and sides with him over patriotic Americans in a public forum and we certainly do not know the ramifications from this yet.

I guess we will live in this chaos until there is another president. Meantime we need to stay alert and informed so we can do what we can to keep our country from failing. Maybe it is time to wash our socks or get new ones.

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he commissioners in Guilford County, North Carolina, voted this year to move all public notices required by state law from local newspapers to the county’s website.

Four companies that publish newspapers in the county recently filed suit to have the ordinance — and the statute that enabled it — ruled unconstitutional. If the lawsuit fails, Guilford Notes on will become the first county in the U.S. to Notices completely arrogate to itself the responsibility Richard Karpel for publishing its notices. And there is a grave danger that the practice will spread to the rest of the state.

There are many reasons why this is a spectacularly bad idea. Perhaps one of the best is simple human nature: If you give people the ability to hide information that is embarrassing or otherwise inconvenient to reveal, nine times out of 10 they will hide it.

Earlier this month, elected officials and government employees in Robeson County, North Carolina provided us with a timely illustration of how they hide unpleasant information when presented with the opportunity to do so. According to the county’s largest newspaper, the names of close relatives of two county commissioners were omitted from a delinquent-tax notice published in a local weekly paper. The Robesonian also reports it was the second straight year the names were excluded from the list, so it’s clear it wasn’t the result of a simple mistake. A public official in the county, whose identity has yet to be revealed, made it happen.

Perhaps even a better example came to us recently from Michigan, where late last year the state’s environmental agency published a notice about a Nestle Waters proposal to pump more groundwater from public wells for its Ice Mountain bottling plant in the state. The agency knew it was a controversial matter since earlier attempts by Nestle to use public groundwater met with widespread opposition. Yet the only notice the agency

If you give people the ability to hide information that is embarrassing or otherwise inconvenient to reveal, nine times out of 10 they will hide it. provided about the proposal was posted on its own website.

The notice had been buried on that website for 41 days before a reporter from the Grand Rapids Press discovered it and wrote a story about the proposal. For those 41 days, the notice had attracted zero public attention or comment — not even from an environmental organization that has for many years fought Nestle in court to reduce the amount of water the company can withdraw from Michigan wells. Within the first three days after the newspaper’s story was published, the agency received 3,000 comments and the public outcry over the proposal forced it to extend the comment period and schedule a public hearing. It eventually received over 80,000 comments.

In retrospect, it’s pretty easy to see why the agency decided not to publish the notice in a local newspaper — an option it had been granted a few years earlier by the state legislature.

Public notice laws were enacted in all 50 states by previous generations that understood that some information is so important we can’t rely on public officials to voluntarily surrender it. So they passed laws stating precisely when and where such information must be published and didn’t leave it to the government to do the publishing. Excluding newspapers from that process would be a significant blow to transparency and a threat to the proper functioning of our democracy.

RICHARD KARPEL is the executive director of the Public Notice Resource Center, a nonprofit organization that promotes effective public notice and educates the public about its right to know. PNRC is primarily funded by newspapers and newspaper organizations. This column appeared originally in The News & Observer of Raleigh, North Carolina.

NOTICES IN A NUTSHELL Public notice is information alerting citizens of government or government-related activities that may cause a citizen to take action.

Traditionally and effectively newspapers—that are intended for general circulation, published regularly at short intervals, containing intelligence of current news of general interest— have published public notices because newspapers spark the curiosity and are delivered to the interested public.

The purpose of public notice is to display information in places where the public is likely to come into notice. The important premise is that information about government activities must be accessible in order for people to make well-informed decisions.

Public notice laws in this country serve to outline the most effective method of reaching the public. Before a state designates a newspaper to publish public notices, states generally require the newspaper to have a paid circulation, a minimum percentage of news content, a local publishing address, and a continuous publishing history.

The latter requirement ensures stability in the venue for public notices, so that the public will have a reliable place to search for public notices.

An important premise found in federal, state, and local governments is that information about government activities must be publicized in order for people to make well-informed decisions. Public notices provide this sort of transparency and accessibility to citizens who want to know more about government actions. Providing public notice provides the opportunity for the public to influence governing bodies and allows the public to be an active participant in a democratic society.

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State Representative Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) is encouraging farmers impacted by recent storms to take advantage of the Disaster Recovery Loan Program through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA).

According to the Department of Agriculture, zero-percent loans will be available to assist farmers with flood-related clean-up, State repair, and replacement costs that are not House covered by insurance.

The program is adminJason istered through the Rarick Minnesota Rural Finance Authority, which is funded by the legislature.

“Programs like this exist to assist farmers when Mother Nature strikes,” Rarick said. “I encourage area farmers to learn more about it.”

Governor Dayton declared a state of emergency in 36 counties, including Pine, which Rarick represents.

According to the department, loans can be used to help clean up farm operations, repair or replace farm structures, and replace seed, other crop inputs, feed, and livestock or to repair and restore farm real estate that was damaged by flooding. The loan program will be available for farmers through existing agricultural lenders, with the RFA loans limited to 45 percent of the principal up to a maximum of $200,000.

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Arlene Hoelz entertains nine small guests in 1943

BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

10 Years Ago, 2008 Through the vision of a group of local residents, the old Pine County Courthouse, which currently lies vacant, may once again be a center of activity for an entirely new sort of endeavor: the Pine Center for the Arts, a regional arts center that would support a variety of arts including performances, classes, visual arts, literature and dance.

This year seven girls hope to be crowned Miss Pine City and support the community in various events throughout the year. Those chasing the crown for 2008-09 are Haley Ballis, Brietta Clementson, Stephanie Dickey, Jade Fedder, Brittanie Larson, Sarah Odendahl and Kristi Stolt.

The Moving Wall honoring Vietnam veterans was set up in Sandstone from July 10-14. The wall is a half-size of the national monument in Washington D.C. Larry Lawhon of Pine City found the name of an Air Force member he knew who died in the war. “It was a very sobering time and brought me back to my years in Vietnam,” he said.

Open Arms Church of God in Grasston hosted the “Wacky River Raft Race” on July 12 on the Snake River.

Ten rafts, all homemade using plastic barrels and plywood, were embellished with whatever the racers chose.

One raft featured a deer stand and an operable gas grill. The team, headed by Chris Bowerman, fired up the grill and cooked brats while traveling downstream.

25 Years Ago, 1993

Members of the Pine City Planning Commission met on the site of the proposed Wal-Mart on Monday afternoon, and about 100 curious residents joined the commission members to learn more about the store. At the last planning commission meeting, several local residents objected to Wal-Mart’s desire to have a portion of the property rezoned from residential to general business, and Wal-Mart has now decided to pursue a conditional use permit instead, which would not change the zoning and would allow the city council to put conditions on the development.

Pine City’s Paul Janssen enjoys his work as a welder. “If it doesn’t look good it isn’t done,” is a motto he learned from his dad that he follows today.

His ability to be inventive has earned him a reputation for solving problems.

Janssen is the man responsible for the black wrought iron fence around the Voyageur statue in Voyageur Park.

The 200 people who joined forces 10 years ago to reenact Pine City’s past had no idea what they were doing for its future. From the enthusiasm and cooperation generated by the Heritage Pageant came a vital new force in the community, and the Pine City Heritage Players have now staged 19 plays for

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Heritage Players head to ‘South Pacific’ Performers from the Pine City Heritage Players’ presentation of South Pacific delighted in the well-known songs of the show. Pictured are Howie Bloomquist, Diane Kuzel, Tom Nichols, Mary Ellen Sauser, Gary Stevens and Val Congdon.

the community. Pauline Sills, June Nichols, Eve Flesher, Kathy Jacobs and Terry Gospodarek formed the first board of directors, and remember the early days. “In theater, you beg, borrow steal and then you buy,” Sills said. “We had no money and we wanted to do dinner theater. We went out and dragged people in from everywhere under the sun [to perform]. It was quite the chore.”

50 Years Ago, 1968 Miss Donna Feyma, Sandstone, was crowned Miss Pine County at the second annual pageant. First runner-up was Jane Cahoon of Sandstone and Miss Congeniality was Carol Schultz of Pine City.

Another Bison Occidentalis skull was unearthed in Pine County. This one was found by Virgil Sjodahl, Sandstone, while work was being done on a drainage ditch south of Pine City.

According to Professor Leland Cooper of Hamline University, no dates are available for the Pine County finds, but in Itasca County similar finds are

estimated at 6,000-7,000 years old.

In Rock Creek, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lindstrom are rejoicing over the arrival of a new granddaughter, Lara Kae, born to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Lindstrom on July 10.

75 Years Ago, 1943 The Pokegama Sanatorium, which has been operating for the treatment of tubercular diseases for nearly 40 years, will close its doors on Aug. 1 and remain closed for the duration. It has been getting more difficult to obtain nurses and the necessary help to maintain the institution. It is hoped that not too long a time will elapse before this well-equipped hospital is operating again, as it is too fine an institution to be closed for long.

A very pretty wedding was solemnized on July 12, when Miss Dorothy Karas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Karas of Pine City, was joined in marriage to Sgt. Donald Greig, son of Mr. and Mrs. Major Greig, also of Pine City.

Arlene Holetz entertained nine small guests Saturday, the occasion being her

seventh birthday. Games were played, after which a delicious lunch was served.

100 Years Ago, 1918 Machinery arrived here the first of the week for driving and piling for the new bridge across the river and the work will begin in a few days. The entire structure will have an ornamental railing on each side of the top. It will be a substantial and attractive structure.

Mrs. Effie Lynch came down from Hinckley last week and is spending a 6-weeks period at the local telephone exchange as relief, giving the regulars a 2-weeks vacation.

125 Years Ago, 1893 A large number from this place have been daily berrying down on the barrens near the copper mines.

Boating and fishing seems to be all the rage now-a-days. Last Sunday all of K. Kuetson’s boats were let and still there were not enough to meet the demand.

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With the state record fish program now accepting applications for catch-and-release muskie, flathead catfish and lake sturgeon, anglers with a potentially record-setting catch are encouraged to quickly measure and take a picture of the fish before releasing it.

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Pine City High School scholarship winners 2018 PINE CITY HIGH SCHOOL

The community should be proud of the commitment being made to further the education of Pine City High School graduates. School staff are aware of over $450,000 being awarded for the first year of college, and of that, over $75,600 comes from local contributions. A very big “thank you” needs to be given to the many organizations who make scholarships a priority in the community.

Of the graduating class of 2018, 51 percent will attend a four year college, 21 percent will attend a community or technical college/school, 18 percent will work full time, three percent will be in the military, and seven percent are undecided.

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Grace Anderson: Wayne & Beverly Thorson Scholarship $2,000, University Scholarship (2 year renewable) $2,000 Madeleine Anderson: Pine City Education Scholarship $400, Tozer Foundation Scholarship (4 year renewable) $2,750, Marguerite Gilmore Scholarship (4 year renewable) $8,000, Presidential Scholarship (4 year renewable) $4,000, Jay & Rose Phillips Family Scholarship (2 year renewable) $2,000, Chris Foods Scholarship $500 Kaitlyn Ballou: Oak Park Dental Scholarship $250, Aubrey & Nick Olson Memorial Scholarship $500, U Promise Scholarship (4 year renewable) $3,398 Jared Barker: Achievement Scholarship (4 year renewable) $21,500 Brianna Becerra: Henderson/Anderson Family Scholarship $1,000 Maisie Berg: Cemstone Scholarship $5,000 Jonah Bergstrom: Oak Park Dental Scholarship $250, Knights of Columbus Scholarship $500, Jordan Satter Memorial Scholarship $500, Beau Berglund Memorial Scholarship $1,000, Derek Rootkie Memorial/Overcoming the Obstacles $250, Pine City Tennis Scholarship $300, Pine City High School Activities Scholarship $250 Alison Brown: Oak Park Dental Scholarship $250, Rock Creek Lions Scholarship $750, Presidential Scholarship (4 year renewable) $25,000 Jonathon Filzen: Community of Academic Scholars Scholarship $7,500, Athletic/Academic Scholarship $5,250 Marin Foss: Benedictine Scholarship (4 year renewable) $19,000, Pine City High School Activites Scholarship $250 Isaiah Gonyea: University Scholarship (4 year renewable) $3,500.

Alexandria Gosen: Music Scholarship (4 year renewable) $500, Theatre Scholarship (4 year renewable) $500 Max Graves: Pine City Education Scholarship $400, Rock Creek Lions Scholarship $750, Tozer Foundation Scholarship (4 year renewable) $2,750, Dr. John Barry Scholarship $500, Iron Range (4 year renewable) $2,000, U Promise Scholarship (4 year renewable) $3,338, Pine City Lions-Boys Community Service Scholarship $1,000 Carina Guzik: Knights of Columbus Scholarship $500, Pine City Education Scholarship $400, Allen Erhart Memorial Scholarship $300, Presidential Scholarship (4 year renewable) $25,000, 1st Generation Student Scholarship (4 year renewable) $3,000, Alumni Scholarship (4 year renewable) $2,000 Abbey Haug: Oak Park Dental Scholarship $250, Conflict Manager Scholarship $150, Dean’s Scholarship (4 year renewable) $5,820 Isabelle Hendry: Jerrad Wiener Memorial Scholarship $750, Dr. John Barry Scholarship $500

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Pine City High School graduate Kristina Knutson was awarded a scholarship by FirstLight Health Systems CEO Randy Ulseth.

Janae Johnson: Frandsen Bank & Trust $500, Academic Achievement Scholarship $1,000 Rachel Johnson: Oak Park Dental Scholarship $250, Snake River Valley Conservation Scholarship $1,000, Allen Erhart Memorial Scholarship $300, Pine City Tennis Scholarship $300 Shania Johnson: Lonnie Johnson Agricultural Scholarship $300, Federated Co-Op Scholarship $200, Dean’s Scholarship (4 year renewable) $20,000 Nathan Kleppe: Pine City Music Boosters $500, Conflict Manager Scholarship $150, Presidential Scholarship (4 year renewable) $6,000, Robert Andersen Memorial Scholarship $500 Kristina Knutson: Pine City Education Scholarship $400, Frandsen Bank & Trust $500, Rock Creek Lions Scholarship $750, East Central Energy Scholarship $1,000, FirstLight Health System Scholarship (4 year renewable) $2,000 Logan Koffler: Ronny Cox Memorial Scholarship $200, MN Workforce Development Scholarship $3,500, AASP Scholarship $1,000 Jared Kotek: Sons of American Legion Scholarship $500, Beau Berglund Memorial Scholarship $1,000, Pine City Tennis Scholarship $300 Grace Langmade: Knutson Real Estate Scholarship $500, Tozer Foundation Scholarship (4 year renewable) $2,750 Jacob Lunceford: Excellence Award (4 year renewable) $11,000, Cobber Award (4 year renewable) $1,000 Cordell Major: Coldwell Banker Results Scholarship $500, Daniel Fedder Memorial Scholarship $750, Al & Cathy Annexstad MN /Horatio Alger (4 year renewable) $2,000, Jordan Satter Memorial Scholarship $500, Derek Rootkie Memorial/Overcoming the Obstacles $250, Pine Area Lions Scholarship $500, Sandy Stumne Memorial Scholarship $500 Mikayla May: East Central Energy Scholarship $1,000, Tim Caza Memorial Scholarship $500, Pine Area Lions Scholarship $500 Michaud Timber: Native Am. Indian Tuition Scholarship (4 year renewable) $12,000 Lexus Mulvaney: MN Workforce Development Scholarship $3,500 Luke Murphy: Benedictine Scholarship (4 year renewable) $15,000 Emily Overtoom: St. Thomas Academic Scholarship (4 year renewable) $25,900

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Riley Palmer: New Horizon Thrift Store Scholarship $500, Dr. John Barry Scholarship $500, Pine Area Lions Scholarship $500, Housing Scholarship $5,000, Teamsters Local 320 Scholarship $2,500 Kaley Perlick: Presidential Scholarship (4 year renewable) $3,500 Nicole Peters: Pine City Music Boosters $500, Promising Student (4 year renewable) $1,000 Jacob Rademacher: Oak Park Dental Scholarship $250, Pine City Education Scholarship $400, Allen Erhart Memorial Scholarship $300, East Central Energy Scholarship $1,000, Benedictine Scholarship (4 year renewable) $20,000, Tower Award (4 year renewable) $1,000, Pine City High School Activites Scholarship $500 Summer Rockstroh: Daniel Fedder Memorial Scholarship $750, Fairview Lakes Medical Center Volunteer Organization $1,000, Pine City Ambassador Program Scholarship $1,000, Academic Scholarship (4 year renewable) $20,000 Joseph Root: Knights of Columbus Scholarship $500, Beau Berglund Memorial Scholarship $1,000, Frandsen Bank & Trust $500 Kelly Saumer: Oak Park Dental Scholarship $250, Knights of Columbus Scholarship $200, Maxine & Bud Odendahl Memorial Scholarship $1,075, Federated Co-Op Scholarship $200, Presidential Scholarship (4 year renewable) $15,000 Christina Scherer: New Horizon Thrift Store Scholarship $500, Pine Area Lions Scholarship $500, Sandy Stumne Memorial Scholarship $500 Damien Schwab: Jerrad Wiener Memorial Scholarship $750, Derek Rootkie Memorial/Overcoming the Obstacles $250, Dr. John Barry Scholarship $500 Beau Steele: Conflict Manager Scholarship $150, Merit Scholarship (4 year renewable) $6,000 Madisen Stumbaugh, Tozer Foundation Scholarship (4 year renewable) $2,750, Dave Larson Scholarship (4 year renewable) $6,500, Pine City Lions-Girls Community Service Scholarship $1,000 Ava Tallarico: Immaculate Conception Council of Catholic Women $500, Merit Scholarship (4 year renewable) $23,800, Josephine Rusham $1,000 Makayla Thompson: Oak Park Dental Scholarship $250, East Central Energy Scholarship $1,000 Jill Tomczyk: Pine City Education Scholarship $400, Immaculate Conception Council of Catholic Women $500, Merit Scholarship (4 year renewable) $29,000, Pine City Ambassador Program Scholarship $1,000, Pine City Ambassador Academic Achievement Award $250 Allyson Tracy: Lope Scholarship (4 year renewable) $3,750 Jacob Weber: Pine City Music Boosters $500, New Horizon Thrift Store Scholarship $500 Ashli Webster: Oak Park Dental Scholarship $250, Allen Erhart Memorial Scholarship $300, MN Masonic/Tharon Lindroth Scholarship $2,000, Pine City High School Activities Scholarship $500

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A wet, wild ride through downtown Pine City Pine City’s Main Street turned into an enormous pond near the intersection of 5th Avenue on the morning of July 12.

Bette Christensen and her canine companion take a dog paddle through her yard after the rains of July 12.

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Big bogs barrel down the Snake River

Boaters wrassle with bogs

The fast-rising waters tore loose many patches of bog from the shore, a number of which floated down the Snake River past the railroad bridge – including the huge chunk pictured here.

A number of neighbors tried to help each other out, with this pontoon crew moving a Cross Lake bog to where it will create less of a mess on the shoreline.

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Fishing bridge floats on downstream The fishing bridge on the south side of the Snake River tore loose and floated down until it got hung up on the shore of Cross Lake.

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Green thumbs get gardening guidance at raised bed workshop UMN Extension Pine County Master Gardeners Kim Metz, Lauren Meister and Coordinator Terry Salmela presented their second Raised Bed Vegetable Gardening Workshop on Saturday, July 14 at the Library Water Tower demonstration gardens. They discussed thinning, watering, weeding, pruning, training, disease prevention, fertilizing and succession planting. The gardens were moved to their current location in May by the master gardeners, community gardeners and Hands 4 Pine City from the Pine City Community Garden due to the city sewer and water construction under the Snake River this summer which will be near the community garden. The produce from the beds is being used to make healthy lunches for the Pine City Summer Food and Fun Backpack program.

A World War II veteran who was killed during the attack on the USS Oklahoma in Pearl Harbor was escorted by an honor guard of law enforcement and Patriot Guard Riders through the Pine City area on Interstate 35 on his way home for a memorial service on July 13. Navy Fireman 2nd Class Lowell E. Valley was 19 years old when Japanese aircraft attacked the ship in 1941, and was one of 429 crewmen who died when it capsized after being hit by torpedoes. Valley’s remains were received by the Patriot Guard at the Minneapolis Airport, and were then accompanied to Superior, where Wisconsin officials took over the escort on the way to Michigan.

Feel-good music from the heart of Africa EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL LIBRARY

Bring the Past and Present Together Event Kanabec County Fairgrounds, Mora, Minnesota Wednesday, August 1 • Motorcycle Escort: 3 pm Thursday, August 2 • Opening Ceremony: 1 pm Friday, August 3 • Operation Stand Down: 10 am - 5 pm Saturday, August 4 • Operations Stand Down: 10 am - 4 pm • Bringing the Past and Present Together Ceremony Honoring all Veterans: 1 pm • Unveiling the Statue: 2 pm • Ceremony to Honor all Vietnam and Era Veterans: 2:30 pm Sunday, August 5 • Closing with Taps: 3 pm

Military Museum On-Site all 4 Days!

East Central Regional Library encourages kids and families to join Siama and his wife, Dallas, for songs and stories that bring Siama’s Congolese culture to life during performances this summer at a library branch near you.

The program, Siama’s Congo Roots: Feel-good music from the Heart of Africa, engages both kids and adults to sing along to catchy songs in Kikongo, Lingala and Swahili and play fun hand percussion instruments. Along with learning about Siama’s rural childhood in DR Congo, hear Siama play guitar and mbira with Dallas singing harmony.

Mark your calendars for this one-of-akind program, funded with money from Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund: Tuesday, July 24 10:30 a.m.—Pine City Public Library 2 p.m.—Wyoming Area Library Tuesday, July 31 10:30 a.m.—Cambridge Public Library 2 p.m.—North Branch Area Library ABOUT SIAMA As a prolific composer and guitarist from DR Congo (later Uganda, Kenya, Dubai and Japan) Siama performed with many of the greats and was a sought-after studio musician, record-

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ing hundreds of popular songs during the golden era of soukous music in the 1970s-80s. His signature sound and commitment to innovation helped fuel the popularization of soukous (aka “the sound of happiness”), which is ubiquitous on dance floors the world-over to this day.

Siama launched his solo career in 2014 from Minneapolis after being awarded a McKnight Fellowship. Now that he’s running his own show, he’s developed an acoustic format, a lot of new material is flowing, and he’s collaborating with musicians of a wide array of backgrounds and instrumentation.

For more information about other East Central Regional Library programs, visit the events calendar at www.ecrlib.org. Also, find them on Facebook and Twitter (@ecrlib).

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Pine City High School Auditorium 1400 Main St. S., Pine City, MN Adults $15 • Seniors $12 • Children $10 $3 discount per ticket at these advance sale locations: Cabin Coffee’s • Three Twenty Brewing • Pine City Chamber • More Than Sprouts www.pinecityheritageplayers.com This musical is funded through a grant from East Central Regional Arts Council through an appropriation from the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the state’s general fund.

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Water, water everywhere The track behind Pine City Elementary School filled with water after the flash flood on the morning of July 12.

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Pine City streets fill with water

Culverts wash out around area Property owners around the area reported having culverts wash out, including Pam and Lenny Orn, who are currently forced to use a 30-foot long walkway just to get across their driveway.

Storm drains could not keep up after 5-8 inches of rain fell on Pine City on the morning of July 12, and across the city streets filled with water, including Seventh Avenue NE on Woodpecker Ridge (above) and Second Street NE (below).

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High waters fill fairgounds The east side of the Pine County Fairgrounds could have been renamed Derby Lake after the heavy rains moved in on July 12.

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Hundreds of volunteers will gather at rendezvous sites statewide to learn how to identify starry stonewort and other aquatic invasive species and search for them in area lakes.

Starry stonewort is an invasive algae that was first found in Lake Koronis in 2015 and has since spread to 11 Minnesota lakes. Organizers are asking for help in searching other lakes to better understand the species’ distribution in Minnesota.

Participants will be teaming up with volunteers across the state as well as volunteers in Wisconsin participating in a sister event (Aquatic Invasive Species Snapshot Day) to help in the early detection of aquatic invasive species.

During last year’s inaugural event, volunteers participating in Starry Trek discovered a new population of starry stonewort in Grand Lake (Stearns County). As a result of this discovery

the local lake association and the Minnesota Department of DNR teamed up in a rapid response plan to remove the small patch of starry stonewort.

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Volunteers will receive a complimentary tote bag and boot brush for participating in this free event (must register by Aug. 10 for guaranteed availability).

In the event of inclement weather, local sites will move the event to Aug. 19 (following the same schedule). You will be notified via email if your rendezvous site is impacted by inclement weather.

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Weather for the frogs With the recent torrential rains on July 12, frogs make themselves feel right at home in this Pine City pond.

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FLOOD: Flash flooding leads to high waters along the Snake River FROM PAGE 1

from the lake to the river, Kanabec County Sheriff Brian Smith said the amount of water being pumped isn’t enough to cause the Snake River to rise.

The pumps were installed Sunday evening. By Monday morning the lake had gone down approximately 1/2 inch. While they a bit loud for the nearest residents, Smith said he considered 1/2 inch less a great success.

DAYTON VISIT On Monday, July 16, Governor Mark Dayton toured Kanabec and Carlton counties to assess storm damage and meet with Pine County officials.

At 11 a.m. he came to the Kanabec County Jail Training Room and met with other representatives, residents and staff from Kanabec and Pine counties to discuss flooding and disaster relief. Smith and Pine County Sheriff Jeff Nelson provided accounts of the damage and their concerns .

Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director Joe Kelly told those gathered that funds from FEMA were likely.

Kelly stressed that as the flood waters recede, the hard work of recovery and repair begins. In order to receive as much financial assistance as possible, whether it be from FEMA or the state, he strongly encouraged documenting and tracking damage and repair costs down to “every load of gravel.”

Dayton stressed that he and the state are ready to support the storm-damaged counties.

“We are here and we are going to stay with you,” he said. “It’s not partisan.

It’s not political. It’s Minnesota.”

Anyone who experienced flood damage is encouraged to report it to the Kanabec County Emergency Management Department at 320-679-8421.

Snake River crests The Snake River crested at 8.32 feet on July 17, 2018. Two years earlier, on Sunday, July 17, 2016 the Snake River swelled to 8.82 feet on the afternoon of Sunday, July 17, the seventh-highest crest ever recorded.

SAFETY AFTER THE FLOOD Community officials discouraged residents from allowing their children to play or swim in flood waters.

According to the Minnesota Center for Disease Control, “Eating or drinking anything contaminated by flood water can cause diarrheal disease.”

The CDC offers the following tips to avoid illness: • Practice good hygiene (handwashing) after contact with flood waters.

• Do not allow children to play in flood water areas.

• Wash children’s hands frequently (always before meals).

• Do not allow children to play with toys that have been contaminated by flood water and have not been disinfected.”

• It is also important to avoid flood waters if you have open wounds or rashes as they can become infected.

WELL SAFETY The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recommends that if flood waters come within 50 feet of a well that supplies water used for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth, the well should be tested.

• Flood waters can carry bacteria and other contaminants that may affect the quality of wells and may cause illness if consumed.

• Residents may also chose to disinfect their private well themselves with a chlorine solution.

If they disinfect the well themselves it is still in good practice to test the water to ensure it is safe for consumption.

• If residents must use the well water for drinking or food preparation before the well has been disinfected and tested, the water must be brought to a full rolling boil, and then boiled for at least one more minute. Bottled water is another option.

• For information on flood precautions for private water wells visit http://www.health.state.mn.us/ divs/eh/wells/natural/floodprecautions.html • For information on how to disinfect a well: http://www.health. state.mn.us/divs/eh/wells/waterquality/disinfection.pdf SEPTIC SYSTEMS According to University of Minnesota Extension and the Onsite Sewage Treatment Program (OSTP) staff, if you have a septic system that is in the area affected by the recent flooding, there is potential for damage to the system.

If your system was flooded, the OSTP staff has recommendations on the followingwebsite to help your system recover: https://septic.umn.edu/septic-system-owners/maintenance/septic-flood MOLD According to the Minnesota Department of Health Mold spores can germinate and grow in a moist or damp environment, on any surface that contains organic matter. A home that’s been flooded can provide ideal conditions for the growth and proliferation of mold.

Indoor mold can trigger allergies or allergy-like symptoms affecting the upper respiratory system. Although other, more serious problems may occur if people are exposed to very high levels of mold.

For information on basic clean-up and safety while conducting clean-up efforts visit:http://www.health.state. mn.us/divs/eh/emergency/natural/ floods/mold/mold.h.

TAX RELIEF Governor Mark Dayton recently declared a State of Peacetime Emergency and asked state agencies to provide assistance and support to affected communities, including Pine County.

The Minnesota Department of Revenue announced today that taxpayers who were affected by the recent severe weather and flooding will get extra time to file Minnesota returns and pay Minnesota taxes. This applies to individuals and businesses in the counties and Tribal Nation below that have Minnesota tax returns or payments due from June 9, 2018 to July 31, 2018.

If the recent severe weather or flooding affected your ability to file and pay your taxes on time and you are assessed penalties or interest, then please contact us at 651-556-3003 or 1-800-657-3909 and we may abate those charges.

This only applies to Minnesota taxes. This does not apply to any federal taxes.

For questions call: Individual Income Tax: 651-296-3781 or 1-800-652-9094 • Business Income Taxes (Corporation Franchise Tax, Partnership Tax, S Corporation Tax, Estate Tax, Fiduciary Tax): 651-556-3075 • Sales and Use Tax: 651-296-6181 or 1-800-657-3777 • Withholding Tax: 651- 282-9999 or 1-800-657-3594 • Special Taxes: 651-556-3022 • General Information: 651-556-3000

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Ask a Trooper

BY SGT. NEIL DICKENSON MINNESOTA STATE PATROL

should a person do if they are involved in a crash?

Q: What Each crash is different and the A: person involved must

evaluate the incident and decide on the best course of action to minimize the risk they place themselves and others in. If it’s not an injury or serious crash, Ask A it may be best to get your vehicle out of the Trooper lanes of traffic and to Neil Dickenson a safe location before exiting or exchanging information with the other driver involved. This may be dependent on the amount of traffic, highway conditions and location.

If someone in the crash is injured or killed, the law requires you to call the nearest law enforcement agency or 911 as quickly as possible. Let the dispatcher know exactly where you are, what lane you are in, and if any vehicles are blocking a lane. This information is very useful to all emergency vehicles responding to the scene.

If law enforcement is going to complete the crash report, we will be asking for a driver’s license and for proof of insurance. We will conduct an investigation to determine the cause of the crash by interviewing the drivers, passengers and witnesses. Each driver will receive a copy of the crash report to provide to their insurance company.

If you come upon a crash, and depending on the situation, you should evaluate the incident and decide on the best course of action to minimize the risk you place yourself and others in. If you are the first on the scene and have stopped to render aid, park your vehicle well off the roadway, away from the crash, so it will not be a hazard. Warn other drivers of danger with four-way flashers, flares and flashlights. If there is personal injury, serious property damage or danger to other motorists at the crash scene, call 911. Be prepared to provide location, such as distance from an intersection or milepost number. Account for all occupants of the vehicles and help the injured if you are qualified.

Do not move injured persons unless they are endangered by traffic, fire or excessive bleeding.

Would law enforcement give me a citation if I have a prescription, Q: from my eye doctor, saying that I get migraine headaches from intense lighting and my truck windows can be tinted to 20 percent on driver and passenger windows, for no more than two years?

Drivers must be in possession of a prescription or document from A: their doctor regarding the medical need

to have tinted windows below the 50 percent light transmittance, plus or minus 3 percent. If they don’t have the required documentation with them, a law enforcement officer may issue a citation.

The document needs to state the minimum percentage of light transmittance that would satisfy the patient’s prescription or medical needs. The prescription or statement must also contain an expiration date that is no more than two years after the date the prescription or statement was issued.

If the window tint is below the state minimum of 50 percent light transmittance, a law enforcement officer may stop the vehicle since the officer will not be aware of the medical exemption.

In Minnesota, you can have your windows tinted to a light transmittance of 50 percent but not less. Light transmittance is the amount of light that is required to pass through both the window and the tint film. Before any tint material is applied to your windows, a vehicle comes from the factory with tint already inside the glass material. No window comes from the factory at 100 percent light transmittance. My experience has been that most vehicles are already at 75 percent before any modifications.

Below is a summary of Minnesota’s window tint law: • No vehicle can have ANY tint to the front windshield.

• Passenger cars are limited to 50 percent on all side and rear windows.

• Pickups, vans and SUV’s are limited to 50 percent on the front side windows.

• Pickups, vans and SUV’s are not limited on the rear side and rear windows.

It can be less than 50 percent behind the front seat.

• Squad cars, limousines and vehicles used to transport human remains by a funeral establishment are not limited on the side and rear windows.

Most troopers have window tint meters in their patrol cars and will test the windows for the legal percent of light transmittance if they look to be below the statutory limit. If they are found below the legal limit, the trooper will issue a citation or warning. Prior contact data is stored in our Minnesota State Patrol computer system, and if the vehicle is stopped again, the trooper will be able to read what that vehicle was stopped for, driver and passenger information, if a citation or warning was issued and any comments entered from the previous trooper(s).

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

Thank You We want to extend our sincere thanks for the love shown at the time of loss of our mom and grandma, Eileen Rys. Thank you everyone for the many expressions of kindness, prayers, support and love you have shown to us during this time of sorrow for our family.

The family would like to take this opportunity to express our sincerest appreciation to the exceptional staff at Lakeside Nursing Home for the loving care.

We are humbled by the care and compassion shown to us by everyone at Lakeside. Nurses, care assistants, housekeepers, kitchen staff, please accept our loving thanks to each of you who cared for our mom.

To Fairview Lakes Hospice, our family wishes to thank you for your kindness and support. Our mothers’ passing was one of love and peace. We thank you for making this last memory of her one of dignity and grace.

To Mike, Brady and staff at Swanson Funeral Chapel, your professional and compassionate service is second

to none. You all are so helpful and accommodating in every way possible. The slide show of pictures truly was magnificent, which enabled us to celebrate Mom’s life.

Special thanks to Deacon Gene Biever. Your many years of friendship meant so much to Mom. Our family greatly appreciates your assistance with preparations, spiritual support and the wonderful message at her funeral mass. Thanks to Father Chuck Brambilla as mass celebrant. Thanks to Deacon Mark Pulkrabek for leading the prayer service. We thank Joanne Cahill for the wonderful music ministry. To the Council of Catholic Women, many thanks to those who prepared and served the delicious luncheon.

We appreciate everyone involved.

We are grateful for all of you.

God Bless, David and Cheryl Rys, Ellen and Ron Lauer, LuAnn and Clint Becker, John Rys, Tom and Nancy Rys, and the entire Rys family

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Two new board members join NPAHD PRESS RELEASE

Barbara Fischer and Cheryl (Haapoja) Martin join the North Pine Area Hospital District’s (Hospital District) after the retirements of Scott Hendricks and Merv Becker.

Barb replaces Scott Hendricks of Danforth Township and Cheryl replaces Merv Becker of Sandstone Township.

“The Hospital District Board is very fortunate to have such talented people join our Board of Directors,” states Ron Osladil, chairman of the North Pine Area Hospital District. “Their professional experience and fresh perspectives will be a significant advantage as the Hospital District continues its mission to ensure local access to quality health care.”

Barb Fischer is a retired sales executive in the technology industry, with extensive experience in solving complex

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Barbara Fischer and Cheryl (Haapoja) Martin join NPAHD.

issues by fostering constructive dialogue with all stakeholders.

Education is another passion. She is a substitute teacher for the Hinckley Finalyson, East Central and Pine City school districts. She is also a certified Pine County Master Gardener. Barb holds a BA in English

and Secondary Education and graduated Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude from the University of St. Catherine in St. Paul.

“Being able to connect with the community in multiple ways was the reason I accepted the challenge to be on the Hospital District board,”

states Fischer. “I believe that great results come by asking good questions and listening. These are qualities that I intend to continue as a board member.”

Cheryl (Haapoja) Martin is a Certified Financial Planner owning her Ameriprise Financial franchise since 1989. She is based out of McGregor with clients throughout Aitkin, Carlton, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine counties. Cheryl has a BS in Finance from St. Cloud State University.

She moved to Sandstone Township in 2016 after marrying Joe Martin.

“I believe that my financial background, successful self-employment and business training will benefit our Hospital District, thus our community,” Cheryl comments. “I am interested in serving on the Board because I think we should all contribute our time and talents to help our communities thrive.

Local access to quality healthcare is vital to all of us, lifesaving to some.”

“It is very encouraging to see the talents that Barb and Cheryl bring, especially as we further develop our strategic planning, which is looking at filling the gaps in health care services and giving our board enhanced tools to better govern,” added Osladil.

“We look forward to the November election results and will soon see who is running after the Aug. 14, 2018, filing deadline. We have 13 cities and townships that are up for re-election.”

ABOUT NORTH PINE AREA HOSPITAL DISTRICT The North Pine Area Hospital District is a Minnesota political subdivision whose purpose is to ensure that area residents have access to high quality health care. Hospital Districts have taxing authority to acquire, improve

and run hospital and nursing home facilities.

The North Pine Area Hospital District built the Pine Healthcare Campus, which opened in May 2017. The Hospital District contracts and leases space for hospital services with Essentia Health and the clinic and pharmacy services are provided by Gateway Family Health Clinic and Thrifty White Pharmacy.

Other health care partners are Golden Horizons, providing assisted living and specialty care, and Sandstone Healthcare Center, providing skilled nursing and rehabilitation services.

The Hospital District is governed by a board of directors composed of 19 appointed/elected individuals for four year terms. For more information about the Hospital District and the Pine Healthcare Campus, go to www.PineHospitalDistrict.com.

PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER July 8 - 15 Theft, burglary, vandalism

July 8, 9:14 a.m., report of hit and run property, 2nd Ave., Brook Park.

July 9, 9:33 a.m., report of theft, Russell Rd., Pine City.

July 9, 12:39 p.m., report of burglary, Leatherwood Dr., Pine City.

July 10, 11:41 a.m., report of theft, 8th Ave. SE, Pine City.

July 10, 5:12 p.m., report of vehicle theft, State Hwy. 70, Pine City.

July 11, 4:33 p.m., report of theft, Evergreen Sq. SW, Pine City.

July 11, 10:04 p.m., report of damage to vehicle, 1st Ave. NE, Pine City.

July 12, 3:04 p.m., report of burglary, Meadow Lark Curve, Grasston.

July 12, 10:26 p.m., report of theft, State Hwy. 70, Pine City.

July 13, 12:21 a.m., report of shoplifting, Evergreen Sq. SW, Pine City.

July 13, 11:35 a.m., report of theft, 2nd St. NE, Pine City.

July 14, 10:51 a.m., report of burglary, Deer Valley Rd., Pine City.

Miscellaneous

July 8, 10:56 p.m., report of suicide threat, Brook Park Rd., Brook Park.

July 10, 12:53 p.m., report of lift assist, 3rd Ave. SW, Pine City.

July 11, 3:22 p.m., report of assault, 10th St. NW, Pine City.

July 12, 12:21 a.m., report of disturbance, Crooked River Rd., Pine City.

July 13, 10:51 p.m., report of disturbance, Pine City.

July 14, 12:53 a.m., report of crank 911 calls, Hummingbird Rd., Brook Park.

Fires and accidents July 11, 3:38 p.m., report of personal injury accident, 540th St. W, Rush City.

Jail roster

July 9, Christopher Johnson, warrant, receiving stolen property; drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana.

July 9, Kyle Yancey-Lee Engevik, summons, drugs- 2nd degreesale 10 grams or more- a narcotic other than heroin w’in 90-day period; 3rd degree- sale 10/more dosages phencyclidine or hallucinogen; 5th degree- possess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. Released July 11.

July 9, Christopher Lawrence Maclean, summons, damage to property- 1st degree- foreseeable risk bodily harm; theft- take/ use/transfer movable property- no consent. Releases July 10.

July 9, Kathi Jolene Ford, summons, domestic assault- misdemeanor; disorderly conduct. Released July 9.

July 10, Kim Doris Mahoney, warrant, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana.

July 10, Lexi Jean Benjamin, probable cause, traffic- drivers license- driving after suspension; giving peace officer false nameof another person.

July 10, Gregory Brewer, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana.

July 10, Joseph Christensen, hold for other agency, theft; warrant, drugs- 5th degree- sale- marijuana mixture except

small amount of marijuana with no remuneration; traffic drivers license- driving after suspension.

July 10, James Arthur Drake, probable cause, domestic abuse- violate order protection.

July 10, Leon Sonny Haltli, hold for other agency; probable cause, domestic.

July 10, Jamie Lee Dennis, hold for other agency, felony warrant, fugitive from justice from other state. Released July 11.

July 10, Thomas Peter Jenner, probable cause, domestic assaultmisdemeanor. Released July 11.

July 10, Courtney Marie Pirila, warrant, felony warrant, drugs5th degree- sale- marijuana mixture except small amount of marijuana with no remuneration. Released July 11.

July 10, Jamie Pedro Williams, under sentence, drugs- 5th degree controlled substance- possession; trespass- return to property within one year; giving peace officer false name- of another person. Released July 11.

July 10, Anthony Joseph Hans, hold for other agency: failure to appear warrant. Released July 10.

July 10, Kenneth George Larson, summons- disseminate pornographic work; possess pornographic work- computer. Released July 10.

July 10, William Scott Waggoner, summons, domestic assaultby strangulation. Released July 10.

July 10, Monica Christine Jack, hold for other agency: failure to appear warrant. Released July 12.

July 11, Travis Victor Hughes, hold for other agency, theft- motor vehicle defined.

July 11, Shawnee Dawn Aleman, warrant, probation violation, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana. Released July 13.

July 11, Scott Wayne Gardner, probable cause, traffic- drivers license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety.

Released July 11.

July 11, Jessica Erin Vork, warrant: bench felony, burglary- 2nd degree- dwelling; check forgery- offer/possess w/intent to defraud.

Released July 13.

July 12, Katie Ann Bugg, warrant, domestic; hold for other agency, receiving stolen property.

July 12, David Anthony Leikam, hold for other agency, drugs5th degree- sale- marijuana mixture except small amount of marijuana with no remuneration; probable cause, fugitive from justice from other state.

July 12, Justin Lee Pavek, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana.

July 12, Noah Joseph Trebesh, probable cause, drugs- schedule II controlled substances- opium and opiate, and any salt, compound, derivative.

July 12, Melanie Leigh Korpi, probable cause, domestic assault.

Released July 13.

July 12, Thomas Rhys Kuykendall, probable cause, traffic regulation- littering- dangerous object on highway; dropping object on vehicle on highway; disorderly conduct; give peace officer false name. Released July 13.

July 12, Anthony Gene Oliver, hold for other agency: bench felony warrant, give peace officer false name. Released July 13.

July 12, Brandy Marie Thomas, warrant, gross misdemeanor, theft- find and appropriate lost property. Released July 12.

July 12, James Michael Worlickey, probable cause, traffic regulation- uninsured vehicle-owner violation, drivers license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety. Released July 12.

July 13, Angelique White, probable cause, trespass; introduce contraband- drug/liquor into jail/lockup/prison.

July 13, Adam Levert Williams, probable cause, disorderly conduct- brawling or fighting; theft- theft of property; pharmacy; county jails- contraband articles.

July 13, Ti Heim Darrien Coston, probable cause, wrongfully obtaining assistance- theft; warrant, public assistance/food stamp/food support- declaration requirement; harassment; restraining order- violate w’in 10 yrs of prev domestic violence conviction/adjudication.

July 13, Justin Ryan Folson, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degree controlled substance- sale; drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana.

July 13, Kathryn Mary Heurkins, hold for other agency, thefttheft of property.

July 13, Scott Mceachern, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree controlled substance- possession.

July 13, Jeffery Ross Romano, probable cause, drugs- 5th degreeprocure/ possess/ control over a controlled substance.

July 13, Shanise Rae St John, probable cause, receiving stolen property; pharmacy; warrant, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana.

July 13, Brian Alan Hybben Sr., summons, receiving stolen property. Released July 13.

July 14, Chadric Allan Mckee, hold for other agency, assault- 2nd degree- dangerous weapon.

July 14, Jonathon Dean Quinnell, probable cause, harassment; restraining order- violate restraining order.

July 14, Patricia Ann Smith, hold for other agency, drugs- 5th degree.

July 15, Travis James Sutton, warrant, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana.

July 15, Sharilyn Marie Notch, warrant, theft- take/use/transfer movable property - no consent.

July 15, Jordan James Odegard, drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1,2,3,4- not small amount marijuana; traffic- drivers license- driving after revocation.

July 15, Vicki Lee Gerard, probable cause, terroristic threats- reckless disregard risk; disorderly conduct; obstruct legal process- interfere w/peace officer.

July 15, Derek Justin Skajewski, probable cause, traffic- drivers license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety.

July 15, Sadie Elizabeth Janowski, hold for other agency- arrestmisdemeanor warrant. Released July 16.

WEATHER Date 7/9 7/10 7/11 7/12 7/13 7/14 7/15

High 85° 81° 85° 81° 82° 82° 83°

Low 60° 57° 60° 68° 67° 60° 63°

Precipitation .95" .38" 0 4.52" .94" 0 0

OBITUARIES

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Irene Sauter

Irene Sauter, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 14, surrounded by her family.

She was born on Dec. 19, 1926, to Zeno and Ida (Jost) Lesmeister in Morris, Minnesota. She was raised on a farm near Morris and attended St. Mary’s School and graduated in 1944.

She worked at J.C. Penny Co. until her marriage to Ben Sauter on Jan. 16, 1945. They purchased a farm south of Alberta, Minnesota and farmed there until 1959 when Ben was told by his doctor he had to quit farming due to his health. They decided to go into real estate with United Farm Agency. They had a choice of four cities and after visiting Pine City decided to locate there. They purchased the old Rybak home and lived there until 1969 at which time they built their home on the Snake River. They sold real estate until 1989. Her favorite past-time was bowling and she bowled women’s league and mixed doubles. She won many awards and trophies. After retirement they bought a motor home and traveled around many states. They spent about 20 winters in Yuma, Arizona. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church and was active in the council of Catholic Woman.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ben, son-in-law Jim Doran, grandson Zeno Sauter, seven brothers and three sisters.

She is survived by six children, Jane Doran, Tom (Sue) Sauter, Ed (Shelly) Sauter, Bill (Jacqui) Sauter, Sue (Wally) Smetana, Mary (Dave) Spinler, sisters Helen Staples, Dorothy Aschman, Joan Hanrahan, sister-in-law Jean Lesmeister, brother-in-law Bob Buhl, 22 grandchildren 42-3/4 great-grandchildren,

many nieces and nephews.

Monsignor Aleksander Suchan will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial for Irene at 10:17 a.m., Thursday, July 19, 2018, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pine City. A time of visitation and reviewal was planned for Wednesday, July 18 from 5-7 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. at the Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City and also one hour prior to the Mass at the church. The interment will take place in Hilltop Cemetery, Pine City.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com.

Patricia J. (Trish) Gahler Patricia Gahler passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family Wednesday morning July 11, 2018, at the age of 54. Trish lived with and battled cancer since August 2014.

Patricia Jean Hingos was born Aug. 30, 1963, to Leo and Audrey Hingos in St. Paul, Minnesota. The family left their home in Vadnais Heights in 1974 and moved to a farm in rural Pine City.

Trish said it was on the farm her work ethic became defined. As a child she was involved in 4-H, showing cattle at the county fair. She also had a passion for cooking, baking and especially sewing and quilting.

In high school she met and was courted by a young Tom Gahler. The couple went away to St. Cloud State University where they each graduated with a bachelor’s degree. One week after graduation, June 1, 1985, Trish and Tom were married at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pine City. After the wedding, the couple found work and started their careers in St.

Paul in the finance business.

In January 1987, Trish gave birth to their first child, Traver, and began the role of motherhood. The following year, the family of three moved to Forest Lake. In June 1988, Trish gave birth to their second child, Chelsie. In 1991, Trish and Tom took an opportunity to move “home” to Pine City and they decided she would stay home to concentrate on raising their children. Trish said she wanted one more child before the age of 30. In July 1993 (one month before her 30th birthday) she gave birth to Austin and their family was complete. In 1996, with the family complete and the kids a little older, Trish wanted to get back into the working world. She purchased the JC Penney Catalog and appliance store in Pine City from Tom’s parents. Trish successfully owned and operated the store for 10 years before selling the business. She then began her career with the Pine City and Hinckley School systems, retiring in 2017. Faith, family and friends is what Trish wants everyone to remember about her and not the disease she had.

Trish is survived by her husband Tom of 33 years; children: Traver (Carly) Gahler, Chelsie (Kyler) Troth and Austin (Kayla) Gahler; grandchildren: Mason and Milo Gahler and Cameron and Lily Troth; sisters: Angie (Sue) Hingos, Martine (Bob) Root; brothers Mark (Barb) Hingos, Pat (Judy) Hingos and Tony (Faye) Hingos; father-in-law and mother-in-law Gary and Bev Gahler; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Dale Christensen, Gary (Julie) Gahler, Kim (Joe) Yoch and Karen (Tim) Kozisek; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Trish is preceded in death by her parents Leo and Audrey Hingos; sister Christine Christensen; nephew Jeff Christensen.

Reverend Fred Hanson officiated at funeral services for Trish Monday, July 16, 2018, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Pine City. A time for family and friends to gather was held Sunday, July 15 and prior to the service, all at the church.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel. www.FuneralandCremationService.com.

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WORSHIP GUIDE Church of Christ 815 7th St. SW, Pine City 10 a.m. Bible Study 11 a.m. Worship Service 4 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible Study.

Contact: Greg Douvier 320-420-1302

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

Dale Evangelical Free Church 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

Hands for Pine City Outreach Church Meeting in Robinson Park all summer Sunday NIGHTS 5-6PM Pastors Julie & Brad Samuelson P.O. Box 164 PC 320-496-3009 Hands4PC@gmail.com Facebook fan page: Hands for Pine City Existing to be the hands of Jesus to Pine City

First Presbyterian Church 405 Main St. S., Pine City 320-629-3592 Rev. Rob Spahr www.firstprespinecity.org 10:00 a.m. Sunday School-all ages, No Sunday School-June-August 10:30 a.m. Worship Celebration Wednesday @ 6:15 p.m. Youth Group Grace Baptist Church 1 mile Southwest of Pine City on Fairway Road (next to I-35) 320-629-1374 Pastor Tim W. Stratton 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 11:00 a.m. Preaching Service, 6:00 p.m. Evening Service.

7:30 p.m. Wed. Bible study, 6 p.m.7:30 p.m. Master Clubs for children ages 4 to 6th grade.

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

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

Fellowship lunch 1st and 3rd Saturday following services.

Hope Lutheran Church Grasston Dean Oelfke, Pastor 320-396-3925 hopelutherangrasston.org Sunday Worship Service 11am Holy Communion first and third Sundays and festival days.

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

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 535 8th St. SW, Pine City 320-629-2935 Monsignor Alek Suchan www.icchurchpinecitymn.org office@icchurcpinecitymn.org Mass: Saturday 5 pm, Sunday 10 am, Confession: Saturday 4-4:30pm, Sunday 9:15-9:45am Journey North Church Current location: 840 Main St S, behind A&W. Pastor Tim Adams 320-629-6111 Sunday Services: 9 & 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Children’s ministry Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 825 Golf Ave SW, Pine City 320-629-2985 Pastor Fred Hanson Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m.

Thursday Worship: 5:30 p.m.

Children of Joy Summer camps: Call Lauren at ext 207 Picnic Church at Robinson Park: 6 p.m. Wednesdays (June 20 & 27; July 11, 18, and 25; August 8 and 15)

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

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

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

Phone: 320-629-2584 Email: office@pcefc.com, www. pcefc.com St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 320-629-2935 19390 Ave, Beroun, MN Monsignor Alek Suchan Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m.

South Pine Baptist Church Meeting at 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.org Zion Lutheran Church 410 Main St. S, Pine City Worship 9 a.m.

Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

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

Pastor Glen Kleppe 320-629-3683

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SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #578 PINE CITY, MINNESOTA 55063 Monday, June 11, 2018 @ 6:30 P.M. Pine City District Office Board Room “Preparing Our Students for the Future” The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District No. 578, Pine City, Minnesota, was held at the Pine City District Office Board Room on Monday, June 11, 2018 for the purpose of conducting regular board business. Chairman Peterson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

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

Absent: Lisa Nos-Tollefson Also present was Superintendent Annette K. Freiheit.

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

Motion by Leibel second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the consent agenda. (a) Approve the May 14, 2018 meeting minutes. (b) Approve the May 2018 bills to date as listed. (c) Approve the following electronic fund transfers: Date Amount Transfer from Transfer to Description 5/3/2018 $ 25,000.00 MN TRUST MSDLAF+ CASH FLOW / ACH PMTS 5/14/2018 $ 750,000.00 MN TRUST STEARNS BANK PAYROLL /CASH FLOW 5/29/2018 $ 750,000.00 MN TRUST STEARNS BANK PAYROLL /CASH FLOW The administration recommends that the School Board approve the resignation of the following staff: (d) Christine Hong, SH Student Council Advisor, effective 5/7/18. (e) Brenda Pulju, .5 Junior Class Advisor, effective 5/15/18. (f) Jamie Campbell, .5 Junior Class Advisor, effective 5/15/18. (g) Mary Jane Thompson, Elementary Technology Integrationist, effective 5/9/18. (h) Mary Ellen Sauser, Secondary Peer Coach, effective 5/31/18. (i) Hannah Knickerbocker, Food & Nutrition Director & JH Track Coach, effective 6/29/18. (j) Michelle Butkus, Secondary PE/DAPE Teacher, effective 6/30/18.

The administration recommends that the School Board approve the employment of the following staff: (k) Christine Hong, .5 SH Student Council Advisor, (Step 3), at an annual salary of $672, effective 9/1/18. (l) Kristin Foster, .5 SH Student Council Advisor, (Step 3), at an annual salary of $672, effective 9/1/18. (m) Valerie Kunze, Secondary DCD Teacher, (Step 2, Lane 1), at an annual salary of $39,099, effective 8/22/18. (n) Brenda Pulju, 1.0 Junior Class Advisor, (Step 3), at an annual salary of $1,613, effective 8/31/18. (o) Judy Broekemeier, LTS to teach art during testing 3/3/19-5/10/-19, (Step 2, Lane 1), at a daily rate of $214.82, effective 5/10/18. (p) Lisa Westeren, moving from Title I to Elementary Secretary, (Step 9, Lane 5), 7.5 hours per day at $19.41 per hour, effective 8/22/18. (q) Noah Adams, Summer Maintenance Worker, 29 hours per week at $10.31 per hour, effective 6/7/18.

The administration recommends that the School Board approve the reduction of the following probationary classified staff: (r) Debra Cunnien, SPED Paraprofessional, effective 6/6/18. (s) Elizabeth Perrault, SPED Paraprofessional, effective 6/6/18. as established in the prevailing Staff Agreement. (t) Per school board policy the board accepts a donation of $500 for the Pine City Trap Team from Isanti County Sportsman Club. The board thanks the Isanti County Sportsman Club for this donation. (u) Per school board policy the board accepts a donation of Field Day First Aid support and Dragon Cinch bags for all elementary students from FirstLight Health System. The board thanks Firstlight Health System for this donation.

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

Motion by Ames second by Leibel and carried unanimously to approve the 2017-2018 revised budget.

Motion by Geisler second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the 2018-2019 budget.

Motion by Ames second by Geisler and carried unanimously to approve the Capital Outlay 2018-2019 budget.

Motion by Ames second by Connaker and carried unanimously to acknowledge the $45,000 partial distribution from the Linda Van Prooien estate.

Motion by Leibel second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the renewal of the District’s Property & Liability Insurance with Pine Insurance.

Motion by Connaker second by Leibel and carried unanimously with Peterson abstaining to approve the 2018-2020 Classified Contract Motion by Ames second by Geisler and carried unanimously to approve the 2017-2020 contract with Jill Nolan.

Motion by Connaker second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the 2018-2020 contract with Scott Miller.

Motion by Geisler second by Leibel and carried unanimously to approve the 2017-2020 contract with Sandra Frerich.

Motion by Ames second by Ascheman and carried unanimously to approve the 2018-2020 .8 contract with Debra Wagner.

Motion by Ames second by Leibel and carried unanimously to approve the Student Training Agreement with St. Cloud State University.

Motion by Geisler second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the Student Training Agreement with Southwest Minnesota State University.

Resolution Authorizing Execution of Legal Documents Pine City Public Schools ISD#578 (the "District") (TIES Dissolution, Sale of TIES Building, NJPA Closing) RESOLVED: Whereas, the District is a member of TIES (Technology and Information Educational Services); Whereas, during a Special Meeting of the TIES Executive Committee on January 18, 2018, the Executive Committee adopted a resolution in which the Executive Committee recommended that the TIES Board vote in favor of dissolution at the upcoming Special Board Meeting on January 24, 2018; Whereas, during the TIES Special Board Meeting on January 24, 2018, the TIES Board approved the resolution dated January 18, 2018 and voted in favor of dissolving TIES; Whereas, the TIES resolution dated January 18, 2018 authorized the TIES Executive Committee to complete the dissolution process on or before June 30, 2019 (provided that the TIES Board voted in favor of dissolution on January 24) and to continue exploring potential business opportunities with third parties, e.g., an asset transfer or a similar

business deal toward the goal of minimizing negative financial impact on the TIES 48 member school districts and to ensure continuation of essential services for the members; Whereas, on January 23, 2018, the National Joint Powers Alliance ("NJPA") presented TIES management with a Letter of Intent in which its intent to consider a possible transaction was outlined, subject to the completion of due diligence by March 30, 2018; Whereas, NJPA and TIES completed due diligence by March 30, 2018; Whereas, on April 19, 2018, the TIES Executive Committee adopted a resolution accepting a proposal from NJPA (as authorized by NJPA's governing board on April 17, 2018) to proceed with discussions and directed TIES management (including outside experts as needed, e.g., legal counsel) to draft, review and negotiate all necessary legal agreements between TIES and NJPA to close on the transaction (the "Transaction"); Whereas, the Transaction is expected to close effective July 1, 2018 (the beginning of Fiscal Year 2018-2019); Whereas, the effective date for TIES dissolution has not been determined as of the date of this School Board meeting; Whereas, the School Board has determined that it is in the best interests of the District to authorize the Superintendent (or another representative of the District with authority to legally bind the District, e.g., the Chair of the School Board) to execute legal documents on behalf of the District within his/her discretion necessary to close the Transaction and to complete TIES' dissolution, subject to and within the scope of each of the conditions set forth below in this resolution; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board as follows: 1.

The School Board hereby authorizes the District Superintendent or another District representative with authority to legally bind the District to execute legal documents within his/her discretion on behalf of the District in its capacity as a member of TIES necessary to consummate the closing of the Transaction and complete TIES' dissolution, subject to and within the scope of each of the following conditions: (a) District shall not be obligated to pay an amount in excess of $20 per student to cover its proportionate share of TIES current liabilities; (b) District shall not be obligated to pay an amount in excess of $3 per student to cover its proportionate share of the cost to maintain and operate the TIES building (located at 1667, Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul, MN 55108) until the building is sold; (c) District shall retain all legal rights to the TIES building in its proportionate share as a TIES member according to the TIES Bylaws and no such rights shall be assigned to NJPA; and (d) District shall retain all legal rights to receive a proportionate share of any proceeds from the sale of the TIES building for an amount in excess of the debt owed to U.S. Bank according to the TIES Bylaws, and NJPA shall have no rights in any such proceeds.

2.

The motion for adoption of this resolution was brought by School Board member Peterson seconded by School Board member Geisler, and upon a roll call vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof: Peterson, Leibel, Ascheman, Geisler, Ames, Connaker. and the following voted against the same: None.

Whereupon, this resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

Motion by Ames second by Ascheman and carried unanimously to approve the Letter of Intent to submit an Indian Education Program Plan.

Motion by Leibel second by Ascheman and carried unanimously to approve the Management Plan for Lead-inWater.

Motion by Ames second by Geisler and carried unanimously to approve the 2018-19 School Fundraisers.

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

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

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

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

Motion by Geisler second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the 2018-2019 membership with MREA. Motion by Leibel second by Geisler and carried unanimously to approve the out-of-state travel for Nichole Laven to attend the ASCD: Education Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee 11/1/18 - 11/4/18 at an approximate cost of $1,322.

Motion by Ames second by Ascheman and carried unanimously to approve the changes to the Elementary Student/ Parent Handbook.

Motion by Geisler second by Ames and carried unanimously to approve the High School Dragon Handbook.

Motion by Ames second by Leibel and carried unanimously to approve the new Policy 301.2 - Position Descriptions Member Geisler second by Leibel and carried unanimously to close the meeting at 8:20 PM. Motion by Geisler second by Leibel and carried unanimously to open the meeting.

Superintendent Evaluation Summary: In summary, the Board of Education concluded that Superintendent Freiheit met or exceeded expectations in the areas evaluated, with particular strengths cited in policy review, steps already taken in the areas of strategic planning and establishment of solid cooperative relationships with PTCC, city and county governments. Board and administrative efforts will be continued working toward the goals of inclusive participation in educational decision-making processes and strong outcomes for all learners.

Meeting adjourned at 9:58 p.m.

Wally Connaker Clerk Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 19, 2018

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: August 17, 2015 MORTGAGOR: Allisa S. Boeke, single woman.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Guaranteed Rate, Inc..

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded September 8, 2015 Pine County Recorder, Document No. A522624.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Guaranteed Rate, Inc..

Dated January 3, 2018 Recorded January 8, 2018, as Document No. A537750.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100196399008007245 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Guaranteed Rate, Inc. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Guaranteed Rate, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 130 6th Avenue Southeast, Pine City, MN 55063 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 425387000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 5, Block 47, Original Townsite of Pine City, Pine County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY

NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: January 27, 2006 MORTGAGOR: James M. Larmore and Lauralee MaarteniesLarmore, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Citicorp Trust Bank, FSB. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded January 31, 2006 Pine County Recorder, Document No. 452228.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR CRMSI REMIC SERIES 2006-02 - REMIC PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-02. Dated June 11, 2014 Recorded June 17, 2014, as Document No. A515034.

TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Citibank, N.A. successor in interest by merger to Citicorp Trust Bank, FSB RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Freedom Mortgage Corporation MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 28434 Wilderness Retreat, Pine City, MN 55063 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 085114000 & 085115000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots 41 and 42, Block 1, Frandsen’s Beaver View, Pine County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Pine ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT

IS LOCATED: Pine ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $76,095.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $79,510.77 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: August 9, 2018 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: D e t e n t i o n Center, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City MN 55063 to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on February 11, 2019, unless that date

falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: June 4, 2018 Guaranteed Rate, Inc. Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 9 - 17-008070 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2018 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

OF MORTGAGE: $89,037.29 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $79,391.58 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: August 9, 2018 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: D e t e n t i o n Center, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City MN 55063 to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on February 11, 2019, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday,

and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: June 7, 2018 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 10 - 18-003937 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2018

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CITY OF PINE CITY COUNTY OF PINE STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Pine City, Minnesota (the “City”) will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at or after 6:30 P.M. to be held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 315 Main Street South, Pine City, Minnesota regarding the proposal that the City abate property taxes levied by the City on parcels with the following identification numbers (the “Properties”): 42.5633.000 42.5636.000 42.5647.000 42.5634.000 42.5638.000 42.0159.000 42.5635.001 42.5646.000 42.5712.000 The total amount of the taxes proposed to be abated by the City on the Properties for up to a 15-year period is estimated to be not more than $100,000. The City Council will consider the property tax abatement to finance improvements to the 1st and 5th Avenue railroad crossings in the City (the “Project”).

The City proposes to issue General Obligation Tax Abatement Bonds in an amount not to exceed $100,000 to finance the Project.

At the time and place for the public hearing, the City Council will give all persons who appear at the hearing an opportunity to express their views with respect to the Project.

In addition, interested persons may direct any questions or file written comments respecting the proposal with the City Administrator/Clerk, at or prior to said public hearing.

Dated: 7-16-2018

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PINE CITY, MINNESOTA /s/ Kenneth Cammilleri City Administrator/Clerk City of Pine City, Minnesota Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 19, 2018

NOTICE OF FILING DATES FOR ELECTION TO THE SCHOOL BOARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 0578 PINE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the period for filing affidavits of candidacy for the office of school board member of Independent School District No. 578 shall begin on July 31, 2018, and shall close at 5:00 p.m. on August 14, 2018.

The general election shall be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

At that election, 3 members will be elected to the School Board for terms of four (4) years each.

Affidavits of Candidacy are available in the District Office, 1400 Main Street South, Pine City, Minnesota.

The District Office is open Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The District Office will NOT be open for filing on Friday, August 3, 2018 or August 10, 2018. The filing fee for this office is $2. A candidate for this office must be an eligible voter, must be 21 years of age or more on assuming office, must have been a resident of the school district from which the candidate seeks election for thirty (30) days before the general

OBITUARIES election, and must have no other affidavit on file for any other office at the same primary or next ensuing general election.

The affidavits of candidacy must be filed in the office of the school district clerk and the filing fee paid prior to 5:00 p.m. on August 14, 2018.

Dated: July 9, 2018

BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD Wally Connaker School District Clerk Independent School District No. 0578 (Pine City) State of Minnesota Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 12 and 19, 2018 NOTICE Notice is hereby given that FILING FOR THE OFFICES OF TWO (2) COUNCILPERSONS FOR THE TERM OF FOUR (4) YEARS, AND ONE (1) FOR MAYOR FOR THE TERM TWO (2) YEARS. Filing will be open Tuesday July 31, 2018 and will close on Tuesday August 14, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.

FILING MUST BE MADE WITH THE CITY CLERK WITHIN THE PERIOD ALLOWED. Becky Conyers City Clerk/Treasurer City of Brook Park Phone/Fax: (320)679-1355 Address: PO Box 89 Brook Park, MN 55007 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 12 and 19, 2018 NOTICE OF FILING FOR PINE CITY TOWNSHIP OFFICES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to qualified voters of Pine City Township, Pine County, State of Minnesota, that filing for town office will be held for a two week period beginning Tuesday, July 31st and closing Tuesday, August 14th at 5:00 p.m.

Affidavits of Candidacy shall be filed with the Town Clerk at: Pine City Town Hall, 21977 St. Croix Rd., Pine City, during business hours which are Tuesday August 14th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Applicants wishing to file for office outside of office hours may set an appointment by calling the Clerk at (651) 621-4049.

Filing fee: $2.00 Office to be filled at the Tuesday, November 6th, 2018 General Election: Supervisor Seat A: 4 year term Supervisor Seat B: 4 year term Treasurer: 2 year term Pine City Township Clerk, Tammy Carlson Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 12 and 19, 2018 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Pursuant to M.S. 206.83 on August 1st, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. a public accuracy test will be conducted to ascertain that the voting system to be used by the Township of Pokegama for the State Primary Election to be held on the 14th day of August, 2018 will correctly count the votes cast for all candidates. The test will be held at the Pokegama Town Hall located at 18336 Town Hall Road, Pine City, Minnesota and will be open to candidates, representatives of the political parties, the press and the public.

Susan L. Alderink Administrative Clerk Pokegama Township Posted this 19th day of July 2018 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on July 19 and 26, 2018

Rhonda A. Kirchmeier Rhonda Anne (Von Rueden) Kirchmeier of Hinckley said her final “love, love” on July 7, 2018, at the youthful age of 58. Her courageous battle with cancer was fought with the same grace and strength that she l lived her life.

Rhonda was b born April 10, 1960, in Sandstone, to Charles and Alice ( (Linehan) Von R Rueden.

She gradua ated from Hinckley H High School in 1978 a spent most of and h life in Hinckley, her a community she cherished. There she raised her three b beautiful children, D Desirae, Gary and J Jacob.

Rhonda w worked for Tobie’s R Restaurant and Grand Casino Hinckley for many years, where she made a lasting impression on anyone who had the pleasure of meeting her.

Rhonda was an incredible woman, mother, grandmother and friend that touched many with her humor, craziness, love and kindness. She enjoyed laughter, a good story, football, golf, traveling, gardening and celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Webb Lake, Wisconsin. Rhonda could light up a room with her smile, and she had a wonderful way of making anyone that she was talking to feel special.

Rhonda will be greatly missed by her daughter, Desirae Kirchmeier; sons, Gary Kirchmeier III and Jacob Lincoln; her beloved grandson Landon; her love of over 25 years, James (Bo) Lincoln Sr.; bonus children, Sara (Dan) Breitsprecher, James (Jill) Lincoln Jr. and Erik Lincoln; bonus grandchildren, Dylan, Brady, Riley, Erik Jr., Nolan, Gwenyth, Kaylie, Sophie, Jaycee and Scarlet; siblings, Charles (Catherine) Von Rueden and Kathleen (Gary) Langenbach; many nieces, nephews, Frank Stipe, the Lincoln family, and a host of friends and relatives.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Alice Von Rueden and her sister Linda Troolin.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 21, 2018, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hinckley, with Father Joseph Sirba

Richard R. (Dick) Johnson Dick was born on June 18, 1937, to Clarence and Helen Johnson in Egan, South Dakota.

After high school he entered the Air Force and o his service served for four years. Six months of time w was spent at Toul-R Toul-Rosieres Air Base in Fra France under the comm command of now retired Brigadier B General Chuck Yeager.

Dick married Phyllis Javers in September of 1960. T They moved to Pine C City in 1969. Dick loved sports s and was active in softball, bowling, po pool leagues and horses horseshoes. As owners of Dick Dick’s Rec, a local tavern tavern/grill, he established foosball and pool tourna tournaments and many high schoolers s will remem remember calling this place a second home. Dick’s Rec al also had its own softball team and they were undef undefeated one year.

Dick remained active in bowling until he was 70 and played on a pool league until he was 80.

Dick passed away peacefully on July 12, 2018, at the age of 81. He was preceded in death by Phyllis, his wife of 52 years, his sister Cary, and his brother Jack. He is survived by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and his brother Clifford.

We will be celebrating Dick’s life at the American Legion in Pine City on Sunday, Aug. 5 from 1 to 4 p.m. Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on Monday, Aug. 6, 2018, at 10:30 a.m.

IN MEMORY In loving memory of

In memory of

Ben Sauter

John Willis Lindquist

Jan. 29, 1921 - July 21, 2011

who died July 15, 1993

Your memory is a keepsake, with which we will never part; God has you in His keeping, we have you in our hearts.

Your memory to us is a keepsake, with which we will never part, Though God has you in His keeping, We always have you in our heart.

Sadly missed by, Joyce Lindquist, John Allen Lindquist, Andrea Lindquist, Adrienne Roubinek, and Miriam Drahosh

Irene Sauter and family

Pine City Horseshoes Horseshoe League results 2018

Team Eric Dehkes/Janet Turner Nathan Dehkes/Rick Wright Lori Fore/Megan Willhite Alvin Barclay/Jen O’Neil Jessica Clementson/Jessica Dehkes Dave Ruis/Andy Johnson Del Steele/Larry Moffatt Michael Willert/Butch Willert Jake Allen/Joe Allen James Donahue II/Trevor Willhite Lisa Barclay/Jerry Gronau Trevor Teich/Larissa Teich Caleb Christenson/Kim Christenson Jamie Scarbrough/Kyle Lockwood Jamie Hepburn/Hoss Otis Amber Reinsch/Kaily Reinsch

officiating. Visitation will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 20, 2018, at St. Patrick’s. Burial will be at Rosehill Cemetery, Hinckley.

The family would like to express their gratitude for the outpouring of love and generosity from the community to Rhonda and her family from her benefit, through her surgery and treatments. A special appreciation to her medical teams at the Mercy Hospital infusion center in Moose Lake, Dr. Jon Sande at Essentia Health, the Mayo Clinic team of specialists and St. Croix Hospice for all their care during her battle with cancer.

She wants to be remembered as a beautiful, fragrant lilac bush. “Love, Love” until we meet again.

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Total wins as of July 2 52 47 39 39 37 35 34 25 25 23 21 19 15 13 4 4

COLLEGE Graduates Pine City resident Hannah Zimmerman, Bachelor of Social Work, Communication Studies, Social Work, Magna Cum Laude, was among 744 students to receive degrees from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in May. Rebecca Broz of Pine City graduated from Bethel University, St. Paul, following the spring 2018 semester. Broz earned

a Bachelor of Arts in Athletic Training.

She is the daughter of Charles and Jaci Broz.

The College of St. Scholastica has announced its list of conferred graduates for spring 2018. The following local students graduated: Amber Fortier of Pine City, Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Kelsey Fulweiler of Rush City, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing;

Jeffrey Jennings of Rush City, with a Bachelor of Arts in Natural Sciences.

Dean’s list Pine City students Micaela Anderson, daughter of Laura Anderson, and Rebecca Broz, daughter of Charles and Jaci Broz, have been named to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the spring 2018 semester at Bethel University, St. Paul.

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Weekend differentials, Overnight differentials Year-end bonus Paid training Medical, Dental, 401(k), Paid Personal Leave We have full-time, part-time, and relief positions available Community Living Options provides 24-hour residential care and supervision to adults and children with intellectual developmental disabilities, mental health and medical challenges.

For interview call Polly @ 651-237-1087 or email: Trainer@clomail.com Apply online at CLO-MN.com

Refuse Route Drivers

We have added new routes & need more local drivers for our Ramsey Team!

We want CDL Drivers that can drive LCOAL routes & be HOME every night. SAFETY focused work environment. STABLE industry=stable work. 52 hrs. average per week. 401(k) match + other great benefits.

Over 90% of our drivers come from current employee referrrals!

Apply online at www.WasteConnections.com

RooÀng, Siding & Window LLC

$4,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! $4,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! $4,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Dietary Aide Part time and casual positions available.

Hours will vary; some days, evenings, every other weekend and some holidays are required. Must have graduated from high school. Experience in food preparation, principles and requirements of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment is desired but not required.

Apply online at www.firstlighthealthsystem.org FirstLight Health System 301 Highway 65 South Mora, MN 55051 320-225-3612 EOE

Now Hiring Direct Support Professionals

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Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veterans)

Facility Maintenance

John Hirsch’s Cambridge Motors is looking to hire a skilled Building Maintenance person to perform maintenance tasks such as repairs and cleaning. $20/hr.

Apply at www.lutherauto.com or email jon.hammer@cambridge-motors.com

$4,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! $4,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! $4,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

$4,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Progressive Living Solutions is a local North Branch residential adult foster care provider supporting high functioning adults with mental illness and other disabilities.

Looking for kind and caring staff to assist us in our supportive, fun, and laid-back social environment. No physical cares or restraining actions required. Offering a competitive hourly wage, paid training, annual bonus, and a $500.00 new hire bonus. Now hiring for 3:00pm – 10:15pm Direct Care positions and 10:00pm – 7:30am Awake Overnight positions with rotating weekends.

Please call to discuss this opportunity! (651) 277 - 7777

Kentucky Fried Chicken 1280 Hillside Ave SW, Pine City, MN

Day Classes Start Aug. 1 • Call For Evening Classes

$4,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

NOW HIRING

FT Transportation Manager Starting pay $22.14/hour Full benefits Manages daily transit operations within Pine & Carlton County and Hermantown.

Duties include supervising, recruiting and evaluating employees. Also schedules drivers & vehicles. Offices in Pine City and Sandstone.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or commensurate education.

Minimum 4 years supervisory experience.

Apply at aeoaess.aeoa.org/careers Job requires a CDL If your application is accepted, Arrowhead Transit will provide and pay for the training you need to obtain your professional commercial driver’s license (CDL).

Part-time bus drivers

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NorthStar Media has a PT/FT position open in our inserting department.

Perioperative RN Part time - 0.5 FTE (40 hours a pay period).

Monday-Friday with variable start times.

Rotating weekend, week night and holiday call. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. 3 to 5 years of O.R. experience.

BLS and ACLS certifications are required.

PALS and Neonatal certifications within the first 6 months of employment.

Apply online at www.firstlighthealthsystem.org FirstLight Health System 301 Highway 65 South Mora, MN 55051 320-225-3612 EOE

Distribution Supervisor PT with flexible hours. Responsible for distribution and coordination of Mora and Pine City Advertiser. Must be a self-starter, organized, and have good communication skills.

Drivers license required.

Willing to work flexible hours; requires some heavy lifting.

Starting wage $9.65/hr.

Send resume/application to NorthStar Media 930 S. Cleveland St. Cambridge, MN 55008

Mail, email, or drop off resume at: 107 Park St. S Mora, MN 55051 Attn: Misti misti@moraminn.com

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Field Technician Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation MN-Pine City Job Description Minnesota Energy Resources, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group is seeking a Field Tech in Pine City, MN. Responsibilities include: • Repair and service domestic appliances including HVAC equipment.

• Promote and sell non-regulated services (Service Choice).

• Perform maintenance, repair, construction and emergency response on gas transmission and distribution systems and provide operational support to install, remove, read and replace gas meters, investigate gas leaks and carbon monoxide calls, complete meter routines and activities such as turn offs, collections and turn ons.

• On call/standby 24X7 on a rotating basis.

Minimum Qualifications Field Tech IV • Valid driver’s license • Less than 1 year - Knowledge of mechanical and electrical principals.

• Less than 1 year - Familiarity with customer service/sales experience • Less than 1 year - Repair and service of appliances/HVAC, both gas and electric heating appliances and related equipment for residential and commercial customers.

Field Tech III • High School Diploma, HSED, or GED • Valid driver’s license • 1+ years - Knowledge of mechanical and electrical principals • 1+ years - Familiarity customer service/ sales experience

• 1+ years - Repair and service of appliances/HVAC, both gas and electric heating appliances and related equipment for residential and commercial customers.

Field Tech II • High school diploma, HSED, or GED • valid driver’s license • 1+ years - Installation, repair and service of appliances, both gas and electric heating appliances and related equipment for residential and commercial customers.

• 1+ years - Knowledge of mechanical and electrical principles • 1+ years - Customer relations, customer service and sales experience • 1+ years - Familiarity with natural gas distribution systems, gas meter maintenance and repair • 1+ years - Computer experience This is a job family posting where experience will be the determining factor in level a candidate is hired into.

Preferred Qualifications Technical Degree Employee Value Proposition Interested candidates must apply online no later than the Job Expiration Date indicated below. We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.

Minnesota Energy Resources, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is a regulated natural gas utility serving more than 232,000 customers in Minnesota.

All qualified candidates, including minorities, women, veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Job Expires July 23, 2018

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JULY 19, 2018

You’re Invited!

AS WE CELEBRATE OUR PROGRESS Join FirstLight as we reach a big milestone of our multi-phased hospital expansion project. Right on schedule, we’re set to open 50,000 square feet of space to better serve you, our patients and our community.

• New state-of-the-art inpatient and birthing rooms • New space for rehab services including a therapy pool and in-house sleep lab • Dining and courtyard • New meeting rooms for support groups and community gatherings

OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, July 24 from 5–7PM We will feature samples from our new dining room and offer guided tours.

Mora Hospital & Clinic 301 Highway 65 South Mora, MN 55051

ALL ARE WELCOME!

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