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re-ignite a fire.

However, both Miller and Pine County Sheriff Jeff Nelson described the original Oct. 9 fire as “suspicious,” and said that both law enforcement and state fire officials would continue to search for a cause.

A Pine City man is dead after his vehicle went off the road and crashed near the Chengwatana State Forest on the evening of Oct. 6.

The Pine County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 9:41 p.m. dispatchers received a report of a single vehicle rollover near the intersection of Evergreen Road and Holly Road northeast of Pine City. The caller also told dispatchers that the vehicle was on fire.

Pine County deputies and firefighters from the Pine City Fire Department responded to the scene.

The vehicle was fully engulfed in flames when responders arrived.

Pine City firefighters were able to put out the fire, at which time a body was located within the vehicle. The position of the body within the vehicle appeared to show that the victim had been the driver.

The body was transported to the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office in Ramsey for autopsy and identification. Troopers from the Minnesota State Patrol are assisting the Pine County Sheriff’s Office with the accident investigation.

On Oct. 8 the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office identified the crash victim as Richard Mullins, 54 of Pine City.

The cause of the accident remains under investigation. Pine County Sheriff Jeff Nelson noted that, as there were no witnesses to the crash, the exact cause of the

SEE FIRE, PAGE 18

SEE CRASH, PAGE 17

MIKE GAINOR | THE PIONEER

A seated Pine City firefighter sprays down the raging conflagration off Henriette Road during the early morning hours of Friday, Oct. 9.

Arson suspected in barn fire

BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

Law enforcement and fire officials are investigating the cause of a fire on Henriette Road this past Friday morning.

The fire sprang up at around 3 a.m. on Oct. 9 in a converted barn building

owned by Bill Woischke northeast of Pokegama Lake.

Over the next two days the fire re-started twice, causing firefighters to have to respond and extinguish the blaze all over again. Pine City Fire Chief Tom Miller said it is not unusual for a burned-out older building of that size to have embers trapped that could

County plans solid waste drop site, imposes new fee

BY HENRY FISCHER NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

A solid waste management fee will begin to show up on Pine County property tax statements next year.

A fee of $6 for each improved taxable parcel will be designated as “HHW”

(household hazardous waste) in the special assessment line of statements that will be mailed out next spring. The Pine County Board of Commissioners approved the fee, which will allow the county to discontinue levying some $13,000 each year for waste disposal, and is designed to pay for the cost of

constructing a special building at the Hinckley Transfer Station, so that property owners can dispose of their solid waste at no charge.

Land Services Director Kelly Schroeder said the fee applies to every taxable parcel in the county that has a building on it valued at $100 or more. It would

not apply to non-taxable property like churches and schools. She also noted that if a property owner has a structure on their property that burned down or is no longer there, they can contact the County Assessor’s office who, in turn, SEE SOLID WASTE, PAGE 18

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‘Pasture tour’ shows value of rotational grazing ‘With the cattle here for a shorter time it gives the pond and grass a chance to recover resulting in clearer water, more diverse plants and it’s better for wildlife. It’s kind of a ‘win-win’ situation here. That’s what we have done and we are real proud of it.’

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Fifty people learned the value of rotational grazing and good pasture management for beef cattle, plant growth, the environment and wildlife at the Pine County Pasture Tour held east of Hinckley on the Harth Heritage Farms on Oct. 1.

“This system really works,” said farmer Doug Fore. “The 35 day rest period is the secret for grasses and legumes to recover and regrow before being grazed again.”

Those attending saw the newly installed rotational grazing system that renter Fore had installed in the last three years on a rented 280 acres on Harth Farms.

The system includes ten paddocks of 10 to 30 acres each in which Fore has been grazing 85 commercial Angus cow/calf pairs since mid-May. The rotational grazing system was designed by National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) staff including U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) NRCS Grazing Specialist Tom Gervais and Herman Bartsch, of the Pine County NRCS office.

Fore lets his herd graze in each paddock from an average of two to five days depending upon the forage growth. This year with all of the rain Fore was moving cattle every two days to try to keep up with the rapid growth.

The tour began near a natural pond that had been enhanced for wild-

Cal Harth Harth Farms

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Fifty people attended a twilight beef pasture rotational grazing management tour at the Harth Heritage Farm east of Hinckley on Oct. 1. Speakers on the Pine County Pasture Tour on Oct. 1 included (l-r) Cal Harth, Tom Gervais and Doug Fore.

life and stock-watering in previous decades. It has wild rice and valuable wetland habitat for wildlife that were impacted by cattle intrusion. The cattle would stay around the watering pond and not graze the far corners of the larger pasture. As a result, the cattle pounded down the area around the watering ponds which created erosion, manure issues and damaged desirable plant species like wild rice while leaving less desirable species like cattails. Now the cattle are spending less time in each paddock and have less time to do damage around the ponds.

Gervais said that research has shown that if the water source in a pasture is greater than 600800 feet away that cattle will stay and graze near the water source.

Gervais said that without rotational grazing Kentucky Bluegrass, which is a short shallow-rooted

cool season grass, tends to take over.

“Rotational grazing allows other species to express themselves. It results in a more diverse plant community which is good for the cattle so that they can have some variety in species selection and nutrition. It’s also good for the soil because it allows different species of bacteria to live if there are different species of plant roots to feed on,” he said.

“Rotational grazing also gives cattle a good chance to increase their intake,” he added. “By letting a paddock rest for 35 days, more grass will grow and the cattle will not have to work as hard to get the dry matter intake that they need. So it is a real positive way to manage pastures if it is set up right. As Doug will attest to, it’s a lot of work to set it up right and it’s not too much work to move cattle around.”

Fore concurred. “My

biggest worry was how difficult that it would be to move the cattle from paddock to paddock,” he said.

“However, once I start up the pick-up and open the gate the cows follow the truck to new grass. They love to move. Allowing them to eat one or two days and then moving keeps them out of any sensitive areas. I bring mineral here almost every day so moving them between paddocks is no problem.”

Supplying water to paddocks for cattle is one of the biggest challenges with rotational grazing. Seven of the paddocks have direct access to a pond. However, for three paddocks without ponds Fore purchased a solar powered livestock watering system from a Canadian company that has battery storage. It pumps water from a pond 1,100 feet to a 1,500 gallon tank that was made out of a 14 ft. diameter mining truck tire cut in half.

A float valve in the tank turns the water pump on and off as water is needed.

Harth Heritage Farms owner Cal Harth said that they have seen much more wildlife in and around the watering ponds and increased wild rice growth since the paddock system has been installed. “With the cattle here for a shorter time it gives the pond and grass a chance to recover resulting in clearer water, more diverse plants and it’s better for wildlife.

It’s kind of a ‘win-win’ situation here,” he added.

“That’s what we have done and we are real proud of it.”

Fore said that the exterior fencing is barb wire.

The interior fencing is three strand high tensile with the top and bottom electric and middle wire a ground wire. He said that the bottom wire is 20-22 inches above the ground to allow cattle to eat from both sides without getting a shock and to clean up under the fence. The electric fencer is also solar powered.

Harth Heritage Farms is a family farm corporation

that has been farmed for 115 years by four generations. The family has dug two dozen ponds on the land since the 1950s. In the last three years the new fencing was installed and some old fencing replaced according to a grazing and wildlife management plan approved by NRCS, DNR and Fish and Wildlife Service.

“This is good, but difficult land,” said Harth.

“There are so many rocks in this area that you could walk across much of it without even stepping on the ground.” He added that pasturing this area is a lot better than letting it grow up into brush.

Technical and financial assistance to develop a management system on pastureland is available, and can assist with fencing, watering systems, pasture seeding and stream crossings. Contact: Gervais at Thomas.gervais@mn.usda.gov, the Pine County NRCS office in Hinckley at julie.salmon@mn.usda.us, or your local NRCS office for more information.

Concrete poured on Highway 7 bridge The new concrete surface of the Highway 7 bridge over the Snake River was poured into place this past week, as workers move into the final phase of construction on the project. Pine County Engineer Mark LeBrun estimated that there will be three to four weeks left while railing and approach work is carried out before the bridge will be re-opened to traffic.

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OCT. 16 K of C bingo fundraiser The Knights of Columbus are hosting bingo, a pie raffle and bake sale at the Pine City VFW on Friday Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. All proceeds go to the Minnesota Music Ambassadors program.

Email robinskluzacek@yahoo. com for more information.

OCT. 16 & 17 Mystery at the Fur Post Mystery at the Fur Post is an interactive drama. Armed with a candle lantern and a list of suspects, visitors will have two hours to view the scene, collect clues and solve the mystery!

The spooky, but family-friendly event begins at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16 & 17 at the North West Company Fur Post in Pine City. Reservations are recommended; call 320-629-6356 or visit www.mnhs.org.

OCT. 17 ECRL owl presentation On Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Sandstone Public Library at 10 a.m., bird expert Laura Erickson will present “More Than You Thought You Wanted To Know About Owls,” based on her award-winning book, Twelve Owls, which provides an overview of the 12 species of owls found in the upper Midwest. Call 763-689-7390 ext. 7202 or visit www.ecrlib.org with any questions.

Pokegama Lake Association The monthly meeting of the Pokegama Lake Association will be Saturday, Oct. 17 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.

Marty and Angela Foster will present “Telling Your Story” – a look at history through individual stories and memories. For information call 320- 322-9208 or email pcahistory@gmail.com.

a presentation by the MnDNR. Contact Mark Madison at mdmadison52@gmail.com with any questions.

Monroe Crossing at Braham Event Center

Parent Meeting and Family Fun Night

Bluegrass and gospel quintet Monroe Crossing will perform at the Braham Event Center, 655 8th St. SW, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18. For tickets or more information visit www.brahamcenter.org.

The Title I annual parent meeting will be held on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 6-6:25 p.m. at Pine City Elementary School in Room #159. Supervision will be available for children in grades K-6. Parents and their children grades K-5 are invited to stay after the meeting for an evening of family fun that includes math, art, literature and prizes in the Elementary Media Center at 6:30 p.m. No preregistration is necessary. Call Joanne Blake at 320-629-4244 with any questions.

OCT. 19 Northern Exposures The Northern Exposures Photo Club will meet on Monday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Kanabec History Center in Mora. The group will view a video about night photography techniques.

Members will share their images based on the quote by DeWitt Jones, “Reflections always give me pause.” The public is invited. Contact wmehlan@hotmail. com with any questions.

OCT. 20 Patient safety advocate speaker Sorrel King, nationally renowned patient safety advocate and speaker, will share the events that led to her daughter Josie’s tragic death due to medical errors, and how she turned her tragedy into a crusade to help avoid such errors in the future. The public, college students and health care providers are encouraged to attend Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the Cambridge-Isanti High School, Performing Arts Center, or Wednesday, Oct. 21 at Anoka-Ramsey Community College, 7 to 8:30 p.m. both days.

For more information call 763433-1839, or visit josieking.org.

Free movie matinee in Paradise

Plastics demo at PTCC

Paradise Theatre in Mora will show the movie “Hotel Transylvania 2” at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17. No tickets are necessary at this free event, but donations for the food shelf are appreciated. Call 320-679-3964 with any questions.

Those interested in pursuing an education in the plastics field, as well as regional businesses and industry, are invited to Pine Technical & Community College for a four-hour event showcasing the latest technology in plastic injection molding technology, plastics testing and plastic bonding. The event will include individual breakout sessions and is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 20 with two sessions available at 12:30-4:30 p.m. or 4:30-8:30 p.m. Call Kris Hanson at 320-629-4568 or Heidi Braun at 320-629-5178 with any questions or to RSVP.

OCT. 18 Citizen of the Year reception The Chamber of Commerce will host a reception to honor the 2015 Citizen of the Year, Glenn Westing, on Sunday, Oct. 18 from 4 - 5:30 p.m. at the Pine City Country Club, Pine City. A short program will begin at 4:30 p.m. RSVP’s are appreciated; please call 320-322-4040 or email the Chamber at info@pinecitychamber.com.

Pine City Area History Association The next meeting of the Pine City Area History Association will be held Sunday, Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pine City. Margaret

OCT. 21 SRVCC membership dinner The next meeting of the Snake River Valley Conservation Club (SRVCC) will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6 p.m., at the Pine City Pizza Pub, for the annual membership dinner. All current, former and new members are welcome. There will be

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for 6 p.m. IMAGE is a celebration of art in Region 7E which is comprised of Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine counties. The show runs through Nov. 6, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information call 320-3962337 or visit www.ecrac.org.

Free NAMI workshop The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI Minnesota) will hold a free, six-hour interactive workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies, and hope for recovery. The workshop will be held in Sandstone at Pine County Health & Human Services Building, 1610 Hwy. 23 N., on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information or to register call 651-645-2948 or go to namihelps.org.

Operation Community Connect On Friday, Oct. 23 the public is invited to the Operation Community Connect free lunch and resources from noon to 6 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pine City. Those eligible will receive free Lifeline cell phones; bring proof of assistance, as well as MN issued photo I.D. and social security card.

Free transportation is available through Arrowhead Transit; call one day prior to the event: 800-862-0175, option 6. For more information contact Jenny Erdmann at Lakes & Pines CAC, Inc.: 320-679-1800, ext. 162.

Wine tasting and Donor Appreciation event Voyageur Bottle Shop will sponsor a wine tasting in conjunction with Pine Technical & Community College’s Foundation Donor Appreciation event at the North West Company Fur Post, Pine City, at 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23. There will be entertainment, a raffle and more. For tickets or information call 320629-5140.

OCT. 24 Pine EMS ‘Zombie Poker Crawl’ The public is invited to the Pine EMS fundraiser “Zombie Poker Crawl” starting at Robinson Park, Pine City, with signin at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24. There are seven stops along the 2-mile crawl and “zombie” participants will receive a poker card at each. The best 5-card poker hand will win prizes. The crawl ends at 5 p.m. at Pizza Pub with a silent auction and best costume prizes. Visit www. pineems.org for details or discounted preregistration.

IMAGE Art Show opens The annual East Central Regional IMAGE Art Show opens in Braham, 112 Main Ave. S., at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24. The awards ceremony is scheduled

Soup & sandwich luncheon & bake sale The Pine City Senior Center will hold a soup & sandwich luncheon & bake sale on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds help pay for building maintenance and upkeep. For more information call Kathy Haug at 320-629-4709 or Cary Rootkie at 320-629-3414.

Learn the art of making a coil sweetgrass basket in a two-day workshop at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post on Oct. 24 & 25. The classes take place Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Discounted hotel rooms at Grand Casino Mille Lacs are available on Saturday night for workshop participants. Reservations are required; call 320-532-3632.

OCT. 25 Montzka piano/violin concert On Sunday, Oct. 25 the public is invited to a piano/violin concert presented by Ben and daughter Natasha Montzka at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pine City, at 2 p.m. Admission is by free-will donation, and all proceeds go to support the Pine County Historical Museum. For information visit www.pinecountyhistorymuseum.org or call 320-629-2985.

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Teen AA/NA: 6:30 p.m., Teen Focus Center, Rush City Al-Anon: 7:30 p.m., Pine City, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church SATURDAY 10/17 Model RR club: Askov, 10 a.m., Pine County History Museum SUNDAY 10/18 AA (Big Book study): Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m.

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Pine City VFW: Pine City, VFW Post #4258, 7:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY 10/21 Woodcarving club: Askov, 9 a.m. Pine Co. History Museum Focus on Ability: 1:30 p.m., Chisago Co. Snr. Ctr., North Branch AA: 8 p.m., Rock Creek Community Center

SENIOR DINING Oct. 19 - 23 Monday: Hamburger stroganoff, crunchy romaine salad, fruit compote, wheat bread Tuesday: Homecoming: Pork with sauerkraut, parslied potatoes, beets, rye bread, apple crisp with whipped topping Wednesday: Crispy ranch chicken, whipped potatoes with gravy, vegetable medley, wheat bread, grapes Thursday: Lasagna, green beans, lettuce salad, garlic breadstick, raspberry parfait Friday: Chicken chow mein over noodles, steamed rice, oriental vegetables, mandarin oranges, brownie Cost is $4.00 for people over 60 and $7.50 for under 60. No preregistration needed, except for special events. Call the Pine City Senior Center at 320-629-3024 between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

S.A.L. French Toast Breakfast A French Toast Breakfast sponsored by the Sons of the American Legion will be served Sunday, Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Pine City American Legion. French toast, eggs, sausage and beverages are included. Discounted tickets are available in advance at the Legion or from S.A.L. members.

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Early outs and ImPACT Teams revisited Most months this year at Pine City Schools teachers are taking time to work together with their ImPACT Team.

Right now, not even all the teachers know clearly what this all means, but they soon will. ImPACT stands for Instructional methods, Professional development, Assessment, Curriculum and Technology Integration.

Since the beginning, teachers have generally figured out what to how to teach it Pine City teach, and how to test it. Early in our country’s history, Schools in the one room schoolSuperintendent house, this was enough.

Today we have a wide Wayne variety of teachers and students. We all learn Gilman at different times and in different ways. Pine City Schools has hired great teachers but that simply isn’t enough. We must also have great schools. In order to realize this goal, we need to guarantee that all students achieve at high levels. How do we do that? First, we must ensure that teachers no longer work in isolation.

While some teachers work in teams, many don’t. Teaching in isolation often leads to status quo. We intend to create a schedule that fosters teacher teams. It won’t matter which teacher your child has at Pine City Schools. If your child needs extra time and support to learn at high levels, we need to guarantee he or she will receive it. This is no easy task, but the outcome is well worth it.

The first things that need to happen for effective teams is to understand what school leaders expect. We expect teachers to become interdependent with others on their team as they decide on what to teach. Second, we want them to agree on what to test. Finally, teachers must determine how to intervene as a team if students don’t learn. Just moving on is not an option. Effective teacher teams must have shared learning and shared experiences. Teachers need to feel accountable for all students in a grade or department, not just the students in his or her classroom. Teachers have a broader impact on all students when they share mutual support and accountability for all students. This level of commitment is not always comfortable or easy.

Many teachers teach like they are running a marathon. We need teachers to teach like they are rowing in a boat race.

Running a race is group work with little interdependence. Rowing well in a boat race means that everyone must row hard and they must row together. That is true interdependence. Only when everyone works together doing the right work, will we begin to move from a good school to a great school district.

Making mincemeat – and a little magic This year produced a bumper crop of tomatoes. My husband gave away pails and pails of ripe ones, but dozens of green tomatoes still hung on the vines. When I mentioned to someone that I was going to use the abundance of green tomatoes to make mincemeat, her reaction was, “Oh, yuck, what’s that?”

I’m going to bring her a mincemeat pie, and I know she’ll have Meandering a different reaction once she tastes it. with As I admired the 12 quarts of freshMargaret ly-canned, golden-brown mincemeat Margaret loaded with plump raisins and currants Marty cooling on my cupboard a few weeks ago, it took me back to fond memories of this tasty delight. Mincemeat was my dad’s very favorite pie. Like father, like son, it became the favorite of my brother, Duane “Relic” Anderson and is my birthday present to him every year. It is also the favorite of one of my sons. But another son says no thanks to mince pie, because he grew up in the era of the cartoon character, Klondike Kat, whose famous line was “I’ll make mincemeat out of that mouse!” referring to his arch-enemy, Savoir Faire.

And then there’s the story of the elderly widow and widower, attendees of the same church, who became inspired to host a grief support group in her home. As the weeks passed by, he began hanging around after the

others left. They sat in front of the fireplace, watching television and chatting, each one on opposite ends of the sofa. One evening he ventured to say, “You know, you could slide over and sit closer to me. I’m feeling rather chilly.”

Her heart skipped a beat, as she took his suggestion and moved closer.

When he left that evening, instead of the perfunctory hug he’d been giving her in the past, his arms pulled her a little tighter, and he hung on a little longer.

“How about going out for dinner Saturday night?” he asked.

She couldn’t think of a reason to say no, so she said yes. Living in a rural community, it was a bit scary to be seen on a date at this late stage of life.

But she dressed up, feeling very special to be going out on their first date.

The months of summer drifted by, and he began talking about buying a ring.

“At our age, we really don’t have any time to waste,” he said. “Will you marry me?”

She needed a little more time to think about it. In fact, she had a plan in mind. Fall was coming, and there were a lot of green tomatoes on the vines. She invited him for a day-longdate at her home to begin at 9 a.m. in late September. He accepted.

Meanwhile, she laid in a supply of all the ingredients to can mince for pie—a peck of apples, a peck of green tomatoes, raisins, currants, brown sugar and spices. When the day came, he was mildly surprised. Rolling up his sleeves, he got busy peeling and grinding tomatoes and apples. He stayed all day, and by evening they

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Green Tomato Mincemeat 1 peck apples 1 peck green tomatoes 5 lbs. brown sugar 1 lb. white sugar 1 lb. currants 1 lb. raisins 2 Tablespoons cinnamon 1 Tablespoon salt 2 teaspoons nutmeg 1 teaspoon ginger 1 cup suet (beef fat) 2 cups cider vinegar

Wash and coarsely grind tomatoes.

Peel, core, and coarsely grind apples.

Put tomatoes into cold water and bring to a boil three times, draining each time, and using fresh cold water each time. Then mix with the apples and other ingredients in a very large kettle. Boil one hour or longer, stirring occasionally. Ladle into hot, sterilized quart jars, and seal with Kerr or Ball lids. Makes about 10 to 12 quarts.

Use one quart to make a two-crust deep-dish pie.

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had rows of home-canned mince for pie cooling in quart jars on the cupboard.

Any man willing to pitch in and help with such a task is worth keeping, she thought to herself. Before he left that night, she whispered in his ear.

“Guess what? My answer is yes, I will marry you!”

They tied the knot the following January. They still honor the memory of their deceased spouses and have a sense of their blessing upon them.

They’ve found happiness again in the later years of their lives, thanks to their green-tomato mincemeat date.

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Celebrate Recovery offers help To the Editor: We recently celebrated three years of Celebrate Recovery at Journey North Church in Pine City. It has been an amazing three years. I’m grateful for all of the people who have helped with Celebrate Recovery in one way or another, whether leading, praying, worshiping, cooking, serving, childcare, etc. – especially Pastor Tim Adams who makes it “okay to not be okay” by admitting we are all broken in one way or another and encourages people to find healing at Celebrate Recovery.

We will never know this side of heaven the impact that Celebrate Recovery has had on people – not only on those who found recovery, but found Jesus Christ.

There is a ripple effect that each one has in their sphere of influence: children who now have a loving, safe mommy or daddy in their home to care for and protect them; babies who will be born into loving Christian homes; children who have found a safe place to share their feelings and find healing in Celebration Place ... the list could go on and on. And on Oct. 12 we started a teen program called The Landing, which is Celebrate Recovery for teens.

Celebrate Recovery meets on Mondays. Supper is at 6 p.m. with large group starting at 6:30 p.m.

In case you don’t know, Celebrate Recovery is a Christ centered 12 step program for anyone with hurts, hangups and habits.

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Let’s find real solution to gun violence To the Editor: Well, another mass shooting.

The usual Pavlovian response has been given by the gun owners controlled by the gun manufacturers, sales, and the NRA. They have been trained to respond to any shooting by saying “the government is coming” to take their guns and they have a second amendment right to have those guns. When thoughtful people are trying to come up with ideas to save the lives of our citizens, they cover their ears and repeat the mantra, “guns don’t kill people, people kill people” and say the solution is more guns.

The wimpy politicians have not had the courage to actually look at the problem and try to find solutions.

Sales of guns make manufacturers and sales outlets very rich and so they naturally spend a lot of money trying to elect politicians who will not touch any regulations relating to guns or will not even study the problem.

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Certain people have been trying to defund government as much as they can so they can cut their taxes.

Even though we know that many of the shooters at mass shootings were mentally ill, wimpy politicians are not able to bring themselves to fund more needed mental health facilities or personnel as that might mean raising taxes and the end of their political career.

Recently a “good man with a gun” shot at men who were trying to steal a pickup at a gas station, but shot the owner by mistake. He quickly and coldly disappeared before the police or medical help arrived.

In the Oregon shooting, there were men who were conceal carrying and as they started to go toward the gunfire they realized that if they were exchanging fire with the gunman when the police arrived, they would not know which were the good guys, so did not engage the shooter.

A couple of weeks ago, we had a tragedy in our extended family. A father shot his wife (my relative) and his four children, set fire to the house and then shot himself. How would more guns have helped? Should all children sleep with guns to shoot their father in case he comes to shoot them in the night?

Most gun owners are very careful with their guns and keep them safely away from children, enjoy target shooting or walking in the woods or cornfields to hunt in the fall. But, there are people who should not have guns because they are violent offenders who have threatened people with guns (maybe their wife), because they are mentally unstable, have become obsessed with making themselves famous, want to rid the world of people they are angry with, or have decided to commit suicide and take others with them.

Can courageous people have a conversation and come up with reasonable and effective solutions and get those solutions in place?

Dorothy Jamison Sandstone

Ring a symbol of 57 years of marriage To the Editor: On Oct. 2, my mother – who is a resident of Pine City – was at the Hinckley Casino and her wedding ring fell off her finger. It is a white gold vintage marquise ring with a large diamond in the center and smaller diamonds surrounding the larger diamond.

This was not only her wedding ring but it also was her anniversary ring she had received from my father.

They were married for 57 years. Her husband and my father passed away on May 28, 2015. This is the only thing she has left to keep her husband close to her.

We are asking whoever took the ring to please return it to the Pine County Sheriff’s Department. No questions asked.

Delores Olson Maple Grove

Trans-Pacific Partnership does not equal ‘Made in the USA’

To the Editor: From the missing picnic table out back... Here in Minnesota many of us do not like the Trans-Pacific Partnership; we want jobs in this country. We want our products to be used in this country. Now about Polymet Mining. Head office is in Canada, Canada is part of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Tony Hayward is the big shot at Polymet (same Tony who spilled oil for BP in the Gulf). Money to start Polymet up came from Glencore, a very bad company who is owned by Marc Rich.

So jobs that will last for a short time but leave long term scars on the earth. But the really bad part is that the product will be sold to countries that in turn use it to attack and kill the USA. I can see Wall Street is the capital of the USA. Bill Brown Pine City

Fitting tribute to beloved grandmother

To the Editor: I want to thank the Pine City Pioneer for the wonderful article “Sit for a while with ‘An Old Lady with a Story to Tell.” What a perfect title to the article. My goal in helping my grandmother write the book was to make it seem to the reader that they were sitting at her kitchen table, drinking tea with her and listening to her stories.

It took a while for a copy of the paper to find its way to me in Pennsylvania, but I was delighted to see it and on the front page to boot. Grandma would have been so tickled. One of my only regrets is that she never saw the book finished and published. What a fitting tribute to her and her life that a copy of her book would find its way into the local libraries and the local paper would take the time to write about it.

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First numbers drawn in World War II draft 10 Years Ago, 2005 The cast of the Pine City High School’s fall musical, “Godspell,” has been diligently rehearsing for the past several weeks. Opening night will be on Nov. 11.

Chinese teacher He Donglan will be in Pine City from Oct. 24, to Nov. 11.

Brian and Judy Scholin will be her hosts and she’ll be available to speak to school and community groups.

Pine County will require the developers of the proposed Pine Run Motorsports facility to do an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on their project.

Years Dr. Chris Dockter and his staff, Cindy Thiebault and Peggy Kunze, are Ago excited to offer new services, including acupuncture, to patients at Pine Donna City Family Chiropractic. The clinic, Heath formerly owned by Dr. Jon Krecklau, is now part of a health network with two other clinics in Circle Pines and Elk River.

The fifth annual Bridging of Dreams campaign at Pine Technical College received a $1,500 donation from US Bank. The College is able to award 30 scholarships of $700 to full-time students and 20 $250 scholarships to part-time students.

Pine City’s USTA 18 and under tennis team traveled to Oklahoma City and finished fourth out of eight teams in the Midwest Regional Tournament. Pictured were coach John Eberhart, team members Brad Peterson, Danny Carlson, Glenna Carlson, Megan Carlson, Maria Bellinger, Jenna Olson, Neal Schumacher, Frank Borich and coach Rick Engelstad.

The Pine City boys cross-country team, with a low score of 41, won the Two Rivers conference meet held in Pine City. Team members are Andrew Lutz, Clay Fischer, Trevor McNally, Jordan Clementson, Tom Miche, Josh Boland and David Hambly.

Student Achievers this week are seventh grader Kayla Pavelka, daughter of Jim and Theresa Pavelka, and fifth grader Colten Hoff from St. Mary’s school, the son of Laura Byrd and Bud Hoff.

Volleyball Athlete of the Week is Rhiannon Sauter who leads the team in kills with over 100 for the 2005 season.

25 Years Ago, 1990 Pine City Lions Club members made progress on the new Snake River Park boardwalk. Club members spent the day laying planks for the walkway that surrounds a boat channel they had dredged for the new park. Although it will take a few years to complete, the park will allow boaters to tie up to the channel and use picnic facilities which the Lions plan to add in the future.

A two and one-half year old boy is hospitalized in critical condition after he was struck by pellets from his father’s shotgun. Roger James Sullivan, his wife, Gina, and their son, David, were squirrel hunting southeast of Pine City. Roger Sullivan’s gun accidentally discharged and three pellets struck David in

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the back of the head. Gina Sullivan, 22, was struck in the right forearm by one pellet. Sullivan immediately drove his family to the Pine County Sheriff’s office where they were treated by deputies and ambulance crew members. Gina was taken to the Rush City Hospital and David was transported by Life Link III helicopter to St. Paul Ramsey Hospital.

A six foot model voyageur carving arrived at Pine City Hall recently. Carved by chainsaw sculptor Dennis Roghair, it resembles the huge redwood carving Roghair plans to do for the city sometime next year.

Nancy Mach is chairman of the Governor’s Design Team committee, which is heading up the effort to get the statue carved and erected in a prominent place in the community. A 30-foot redwood log was donated to the city and will be used for the carving.

Concrete yard ornaments brought Dan and Cindy Hawkins back to Minnesota from the sunny climes of Arizona. The couple bought a business which specializes in making the popular concrete yard ornaments.

Deer are just one example of the animals the Hawkins create.

50 Years Ago, 1965 A 69-year-old Oak Lake resident was arrested in Pine County for attempted rape of a 66-year-old woman.

Enrollment in the county’s ungraded elementary schools this year is 463 as compared to 567 last year.

The annual Halloween free movie for children of Pine City and surrounding areas will be given at the Family Theatre in Pine City on Sunday, Oct. 31 at 6:30

p.m. This is sponsored by the Novak Milliren V. F. W. post 4258 and Auxiliary.

The Fair Store advertised smoked picnic hams for 39 cents a lb., a gallon of Land O’Lakes ice cream for $1.19 and three dozen oranges for 99 cents.

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Secretary of War Henry L. Stinson will draw the first number in the nationwide draft lottery at Washington next Tuesday, Oct. 29. The drawing will start at noon. President Roosevelt will open the lottery ceremony with a 10 minute address. Numbers will be drawn from the same fishbowl from which numbers of three World War drafts were drawn.

Miss Margaret Rys, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rys of Beroun, and George Moser, son of Mrs. Catherine Moser of So. St. Paul, were united in marriage at a Nuptial High Mass by Father A. Gallik on Oct. 16 at St. Joseph’s Church in Beroun.

100 Years Ago, 1915

Sheep owners in this part of the county (Rock Creek) report the loss of sheep to wolves it is generally supposed, as they have been heard several times. Boys had better get busy. The bounty on wolves is worthwhile.

Strohkirch Bros. store and the creamery at Beroun were entered by burglars shortly after midnight Monday night and several things taken. No clues on who did it are available.

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The Chamber of Commerce will host the Annual Banquet event this year on Tuesday, October 27th. All Chamber Members are invited to attend this annual celebration of all that we have accomplished this year. We enjoy having a little fun during this event as well… so step out in your black, white & orange attire… or come in costume if you dare… we are planning for a scary good time!

Pine City American Legion 5:00 PM Social Hour “Creepy Crawling” Appetizers and a Cash Bar 6:00 PM Dinner

Roast Beef or Chicken Breast Baked Potato Ɠ Green Beans Ɠ Side Salad Ɠ Dinner Roll Cheesecake Dessert Ɠ Coffee & Water Short Program will follow Dinner

Tickets $20 per person Available at the Chamber of Commerce Office or Register Online & Mail in your payment

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SAVE THE DATE: HOLIDAY MADNESS 2015 Based on feedback from committee members and community members, the Chamber is “switching it up” this year for our annual Holiday Madness Celebration. As a result, we are moving the event date to SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5.

The Christmas Carol Parade will begin at 5PM (note the new time!) followed by the tree lighting in Robinson Park. We want to encourage organizations to join us in planning for the event and the Chamber can serve as a central marketing and promotion resource for all events being offered that day. We want our businesses to join us by offering Holiday Madness sales, special coupons, taking part in the parade, or sponsoring one of our Chamber Bucks prizes.

Special Thanks to our Event Sponsors: Old Oak Inn, MINPACK, Signatures Closing & Title and Robert & TJ Musgrove

CHAMBER BANQUET

If you are interested in joining our planning committee, contact Becky at 320-322-4040.

Ticket reservations for the 2015 Chamber Banquet are needed by October 20. All dinner tickets are $20 each and include appetizers during the social hour and the meal. A cash bar will be available throughout the evening. Join us for a fun evening with fellow business owners, managers and employees. Contact Becky at 320.322.4040 for more information.

CHAMBER COMMUNITY CALENDAR Visit the Pine City Chamber website (www.pinecitychamber.com) and find a link for our Community Calendar. This community calendar service is made available to all businesses, organizations, churches & social groups that have event information that they would like shared with the public.

Event information should be emailed to: info@pinecitychamber.com Event submissions will be added as they are sent in. Please be sure to send information at least one week prior to your event date.

The Community Calendar is powered through Google Calendar service. If you have a Google Calendar, you can select events from the Community Calendar and have them added directly to your personal calendar… making sure that you never miss a great Pine City event!

OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

Julie Stevens, President (Stearns Bank) Wayne Gilman, Vice President (Pine City Schools) Corey Berube (Frandsen Bank & Trust) Joan Bloemendaal-Gruett (Pine Technical College) Frank Christopherson (US Bank) Todd Cummings (Individual Member) Joe Dvorak (FirstLight Health System) Sara Helseth (MINPACK, Inc.)

Bonnie Menigo (Old Oak Inn) TJ Musgrove (Individual Member) Butch Nicoll (Nicoll’s Café) Erin Skalicky (Ruby’s Pantry) Dan Washburn (Anytime Fitness) Katie Keyport (Student Director, PCHS) Gunnar Nilsson (Student Director, PCHS) Rose Frye (Student Director, PTCC)

NEXT MEETING: NOV. 3 AT NOON 320-322-4040

Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce 315 Main Street South, Pine City MN 55063 Regular Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 2:30 pm www.pinecitychamber.com www.facebook.com/pinecitychamber info@pinecitychamber.com

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Nice time for noodles The Pine City Lions – with help from the Pine City High School Leos Club – offered a free spaghetti meal to all comers at the Pine City VFW on Sunday, Oct. 10. All donations from the event were passed along to the Pine Community Food Shelf.

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Hard to say, easy to play Revelers try their hand at the hammerschlagen game while visiting Pizza Pub on Oct. 9 for the Voyageur Bottle Shop Oktoberfest. Participants were able to sample a variety of libations, with all donations going to the Pine Community Food Shelf.

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Pictured, left to right, are Rhea O’Connor (of ZEF Energy), Dante Carter, Matthew Blackler (of ZEF Energy) and Birch Hansen (an EV driver).

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Tennis takes first round in postseason play

BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

The girls tennis team in Pine City wrapped up their regular season with a loss this past week before earning a victory in the opening round of postseason play a few days later. The team finished the regular season with a 10-7 record and cruised through the first round of the Section 7A playoffs.

Pine City 7, Mora 0 The Dragons earned a clean sweep against the Mustangs and punched their ticket to the second round. These matches were played at home on Friday, Oct. 9 in the opening round of postseason play.

“The girls played very well from top to bottom,”

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Winning at third doubles against the Mustangs (6-1, 6-1) were Emily Carpenter and (pictured above) Morganne Johnson.

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Cross-country season continued for the Dragons this past week with one meet on the schedule. Pine City attended the Becker Invitational on Tuesday, Oct. 6, but battled both a tough course and some bigger schools. The Dragons showed themselves well despite posting some slower times.

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4, 6-4), McKenzie Kloeckl and Caitlyn Furber cruised through at second doubles (6-2, 6-0), and winning at third doubles were Emily Carpenter and Morganne Johnson (6-1, 6-1).

Duluth Marshall 4, Pine City 2 In the regular season finale, played on Monday, Oct. 5, the Dragons traveled to Duluth to play the Duluth Marshall Hilltoppers. The match had to be stopped due to darkness but the Dragons were only able to come away with two wins in their final tune-up for the Section 7A Tournament.

Pine City will now face Virginia in the Section Semifinals on Monday, Oct. 19. The winning team will be just one round away from a berth in the State Tournament.

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McKenzie Kloeckl (pictured top) and partner Caitlyn Furber cruised through at second doubles (6-2, 6-0) at home against Mora Oct. 9, the first round of postseason play for the Dragon girls.

said coach Rick Engelstad. “It is fun to see them play like this at this time of year. They had the ‘it’ factor; you could see it in their eyes and the attitude they had before the match.”

The Dragons didn’t drop a single set and won each match in dominant fashion. At first singles, Natalie Cahill cruised to victory without losing a point (6-0, 6-0) and Anna Miller was equally dominant at third singles with another decisive victory (6-0, 6-0).

At second singles Gracie LeBrun (6-2, 6-1) took care of business, as did Elizabeth Cahill at fourth singles (6-1, 6-0).

The doubles matches weren’t much closer. The tandem of Raven Rarick and Lydia Adams were winners at first doubles (6-

of good things happen at the meet,” explained head coach Jared Clementson.

“We have always liked going to Becker to see different schools. Overall most of the times were slower, but some courses tend to be slower. There are many factors that go into how a course can affect your times. We could tell that it just wasn’t our team that was running slow as all the other teams had times that were slower by com-

parison as well.”

Pine City’s girls continued to show their improvement, placing second out of 11 complete teams with a total of 53 points in a competitive field. Over half of the teams were Class AA schools. Becker, a talented AA school, narrowly edged the Dragons by seven points. Pine City enjoyed their biggest win over Mora this season, SEE CROSS-COUNTRY, PAGE 13

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finishing 40 points ahead of the Mustangs.

Alaina Steele had another great race as she decided to run up with some of the faster girls. Steele ended up placing fifth with a time of 20:59. Marin Foss (21:27) and Allison Gusk (21:27) finished neckand-neck in seventh and eighth place. Ashli Webster (21:48) and Grace Langmade (22:39) were Pine City’s last two scorers in 11th and 22nd. Alexis Thieman (23:42) and Makayla Butenhoff (24:03) rounded out the varsity squad.

Jill Tomczyk (22:59) won the girls JV race and improved her best time by almost a full minute. Grace Grubbs (23:22) also ran a great race, placing fifth for JV. Aaleaha Thieman (24:13) also had a good race in her second ever 5K. The JV girls team also took second to Becker.

As of Monday, Oct. 12, Pine City’s girls team has been ranked #8 in the state for the second straight week. The ranking came after some great races at the Swain Meet in Duluth the week before, and the Dragons kept their position with this strong showing.

At Becker, Pine City’s boys team placed seventh out of 10 teams with a total of 160 points in a competitive field. Mora won with 29 points.

“It was a good race for our boys, but not where we hoped to be after doing so well at the Swain Meet,” said Clementson.

Noah Adams was Pine City’s top finisher in a time of 18:47 and placing 19th. Eli Grubbs (18:56) was not too far behind in 23rd, and both Tommy Ryan (19:24) and Sasha Whim (19:41) ran well. Andrew Clementson (19:46) and Remington Steele (19:59) both finished under 20 minutes. Riley Palmer (22:10), one of the Dragons’ better runners, suffered from a cold but managed to push through to finish the race.

Ethan Leibel placed 11th in the boys JV race with a time of 20:01. Noah Miller (20:13), Beau Hunter (20:17), Nate Webster (20:27) and Austin Eckert (20:29), three eighth graders, also did well in the JV race.

Pine City was scheduled to compete in Cambridge on Tuesday, Oct. 13 for their final regular season meet against some talented teams. Then, the Dragons will run in the Great River Conference meet on Thursday, Oct. 22 at the Pine City Country Club starting at 3:30 p.m. The girls varsity race starts at 4:20 p.m. and the boys varsity race starts at 5:05 p.m.

The Section 5A meet will be held on Thursday, Oct. 29 at the Milaca golf course.

“I like how we have progressed throughout the season so far,” added Clementson. “I am looking forward to seeing how we can do at the end of the season. I feel we are in a great position to do well at both our Conference meet and the Section meet, especially on the girls side.”

Volleyball team nets another win

BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Adding another win to their resume this past week, Pine City’s volleyball team improved to 7-13 on the season.

The Dragons also lost in three straight to a very solid conference foe during a week that saw them play two matches. With postseason approaching, coach Devin Geisler is managing her roster and trying to push the right buttons.

Pine City 3, East Central 0 (2518, 25-13, 25-7) Going into this game, Geisler opted to rest talented outside hitter Emily Broz, who has been nursing a sore knee.

Broz can be a force at the net, so without her in the lineup, the Dragons looked a bit different. To compensate, senior right side reserve Paige Wimmer was moved over to the left side and had a great game. In addition, senior reserve Ma-

rie Larson entered the match to put down a few kills and up a few blocks.

“This was a bit of an adjustment for Paige, but she was up to the task,” said Geisler. “She ended the night with a career high eight kills and had very few errors. It was fun for me to see these girls go in and be so successful. Paige and Marie were part of the original group of girls I met when the club program was established the year before I took over as head coach. Super proud of both of them for their determination and dedication to this program and their team.”

Wimmer led the team with eight kills, followed

by Breckan Pangerl with five. Wimmer said she was both pleased with how she played and with how the season is going.

“I feel this season is going very well for how far we have come in the last few years,” said Wimmer. “We finally have become one team and

know how each other works. We have fun together as a team.”

Earning a straight-set win without, arguably, their best player, the Dragons had lots to be proud about.

“Well, I’m so excited,” said Larson after the game. “We really pulled it together and played well considering we didn’t have Em. I also felt that everything was just clicking for me tonight too.”

Once again the Dragons had consistent serving, converting at a 90 percent rate with 15 aces. Sam Carr led with five aces. The game was played at East Central on Monday, Oct. 5. Unfortunately, a few nights later Pine City wasn’t able to earn another conference victory, albeit against a much harder opponent.

Braham 3, Pine City 0 (25-13, 25-22, 25-16) In the first meeting of the season back on Tues-

day, Sept. 15, the Dragons were able to take two games before losing the match in the fifth set.

On this night, Pine City played hard but couldn’t stay with the Bombers.

“As they have all season, the girls worked very hard out there,” said Geisler. “We were just a little off in the back row, which isn’t characteristic of who we’ve become as a team.

When you’re up against a team like Braham, you can’t afford to be off anywhere.”

The Dragons had a good night at the net where Carr and Kayla Koecher had to contend with talented opponents.

Koecher ended the night with a career-high eight blocks while Carr had five. Carr led the team with six kills, Broz had five and Koecher four.

Pine City has just three regular season matches left before entering the Section 7AA Playoffs.

Dragons football finishes 0-8 regular season, still saved from last seed status physical toll on the Dragons.

BY JESSE LOGAN SPORTS@PINECITYMN.COM

Result: Pine City falls 56-18 to Grand Rapids Where/When: At Grand Rapids on Friday, Oct. 9 What happened: The Dragons had their hands full with this tough Class AAAAA opponent, but were competitive throughout most of the game. After a second quarter touchdown run by Jake Lunceford, the Dragons trailed 21-12 and had shown the ability to move the ball. A third quarter TD run by Sully Schmidt made the score 27-18 but the final four scores of the game would go to the Thunderhawks.

Adam Seals caught a 29-yard TD pass from Kole Jusczak for Pine City’s opening score.

The Thunderhawks were a very aggressive team that played through the whistle on several occasions and drew multiple personal fouls as a result. Grand Rapids also played their starters for all of the fourth quarter and the size/depth of the opponent took a

Quote from Coach: “I thought our boys played hard,” said head coach Jared Polzine, “especially in the first half. It was a very physical game against a AAAAA school. I believe we wore down in the second half and they were able to capitalize. The score was a bit deceiving. They had 21 in the fourth quarter, one score was set up by a poor snap and another on a jail-break punt block they recovered in the endzone. I was proud of the effort our boys played with, and the refs even commented on how well our boys played and the class we played with.”

What it means: Pine City finished the regular season with an 0-8 record.

Up next: The Dragons weren’t the only winless team in Section 5AAA (St. Cloud Cathedral) so they avoided being the lowest seed. Pine City was scheduled to travel to face #3 seed Annandale on Wednesday, Oct. 14.

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Kids hit the road for Walk to School event Elementary school students, parents, and guardians took a stroll down Pine City’s Main Street on Oct. 7 for the annual Walk to School. Walk to School is a national event to demonstrate safe ways to walk to school while getting physical exercise. Organizers were grateful to school administration, the high school football and cross-country teams who helped escort the younger children, the Pine City Parent-Teacher Organization, Fairview Clinics-Pine City, the Pine County Sheriff’s Office, parents and most of all the elementary students for making it a successful morning.

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Kevin Cahill helps guide cast and crew members of “Footloose: The Musical” through set construction – a process that will continue until the premiere of the show. “Footloose” will take over the stage of the Pine City High School on Nov. 13, 14 and 15.

The first male members of the VFW Auxiliary are pictured with President Marita Haberman.

They are Roger Fischer Jr. on the right and Zach Skluzacek, left.

They were recognized at the Membership Dinner on Oct. 10.

For membership information contact Marita at 320-6293461.

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Students file outside to meet Pine City’s firefighters Pine City firefighters came to St. Mary’s Elementary School on Tuesday, Oct. 6 to teach the children about fire prevention and safety during nation-wide Fire Prevention Week.

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NEWSLINE Property taxes due Oct. 15 Taxpayers are reminded that the second half of property taxes must be postmarked by Oct. 15 to avoid penalty. This does not include properties classified as agricultural. Check tax statements to determine what taxes are due. County office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m. Checks should be made payable to: Pine County 635 Northridge Dr. NW, Suite 230 Pine City, MN 55063

Help Blue Star Moms support service members over the holidays Pine City’s Blue Star Moms are collecting items to be sent as holiday packages overseas to service men and women.

Cash donations to help with shipping is welcome. Collections are being taken at the Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce, or mail to PCBSM, PO 258, Pine City, MN 55063. Nothing liquid, breakable, meltable (no chocolate). Recommended items: candies, gum, beef jerky, nuts, foot powder, toothpaste, magazines, game books. Anyone who knows a service member who could use some holiday cheer is asked to send their info to pinecitybluestarmoms@gmail.com.

ECE bringing in new meters East Central Energy will be installing new meters beginning this fall in the Pine City, Milaca, Braham, Rush City and Cambridge areas. According to ECE, the new meters will replace ECE’s present metering system, which is no longer being manufactured or supported, and will enhance efficiency, improve reliability, and help keep future costs down for co-op members.

Isackson signs with Eagles According to the website hockeyfights.com, the Colorado Eagles have announced that they have agreed to terms with rookie forward Christian Isackson.

Isackson, a Pine City native, was the seventh round pick of the Buffalo Sabres in 2010 and recently concluded a fouryear career at the University of Minnesota.

Keep deer from eating pines Deer enjoy browsing on the top bud of white pine and jack pine seedlings, and if they are really hungry they will even nibble on red pine seedlings. This top bud, also called the terminal bud, is where new growth starts next spring. If the bud is gone the tree will spend time creating a new bud rather than growing taller, which can be an entire year’s worth of growth the deer just ate.

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Prevent fires in the home October 4 – 10, 2015 is Fire Prevention Week, a commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871 and an opportunity to emphasize fire safety and preparedness.

Remember these dos and don’ts to help protect against house fires: DO keep a smoke alarm on every level of the home. Half of home fire deaths happen between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. Stay safe with smoke alarms outside of every bedroom and each separate sleeping area.

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Law enforcement a major part of county budget, levy

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“Pine County is above average in bad areas.”

That’s how Sheriff Jeff Nelson characterized the crime scene, and explaining why the costs to operate the sheriff’s office and county jail are on the rise.

Nelson proposed to add two new positions next year – an investigator and a patrol lieutenant – that would bring the total number of sworn officers (32 full-time and three part-time), plus the sheriff and chief deputy, to 37, along with a budget that is up nearly $500,000 from this year.

Currently, the Pine County Sheriff’s Office has three general investigators plus one assigned exclusively to the drug task force, Nelson said. “There continues to be a lot of heroin, meth and pills out there, he noted, saying a recent drug bust at Grand Casino Hinckley involved mostly heroin plus a fair amount of cash.

Nelson said an additional investigator would be dedicated to child protection and vulnerable adult protection. Due to a change in the law, the state now requires local law enforcement to screen complaints, and the county has opened 21 cases thus far this year, from the end of May to the end of August. Many investigations require collaboration with health and human services staff, and this workload is increasing, he stressed.

Nelson also requested that the county create a patrol lieutenant position, who would be charged with supervising the investigative group. Sergeants currently serve as field supervisors but cannot discipline deputies, and are in the same union as the deputies they supervise. The lieutenant also would assist with scheduling, property and evidence record-keeping and handle special projects.

As the requests came to the Pine County Board, commissioners acknowledged the need for the new positions and placed them high on their priority list, but in the end decided to not approve the two new positions this year due to budgetary reasons.

While the two additional positions in the sheriff’s office were not approved at this time, County Attorney Reese Frederickson likewise acknowledged the need and praised Nelson’s team for doing an outstanding job.

“Case levels are double that of Chisago, Isanti and Kanabec counties and cases are being charged faster,” Frederickson said, noting that 1,244 cases were opened thus far this year through August, including about 1.5 felony and gross misdemeanor filings per day. Frederickson received the go-ahead to start the process of hiring an additional assistant county attorney, only because the position would be partly paid for by misdemeanor criminal prosecution contracts with most of the cities in Pine County.

New records management software system will allow information to flow seamlessly from the patrol car to dispatch, the jail, to county attorney, health and human services, the court system and affiliated agencies like the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Tribal Police and state and federal agencies. The $250,000 paperless system would facilitate better record-keeping and minimize the data-entry time for deputies. The county plans to spread the cost over the next two years.

It takes nearly $4 million a year to operate the county jail and $3.1 million of it comes from property taxpayers. Jail Administrator Rick Boland told commissioners that while the county does receive revenue from boarding 55 state prisoners and 45 from Chisago County, the jail operates with bare minimum staffing requirements of the Minnesota Department of Corrections. His projected nine percent budget increase is

BY THE NUMBERS: PINE COUNTY EMPLOYEES (FULL TIME & PART TIME) Sheriff Dispatchers - 9 Jail - 46 Sentence to Serve - 1 Deputies/Investigators - 37 Total - 93 Health & Human Services Administrative - 5 Income Maintenance - 31 Nursing - 13 Social Services - 29 Total - 78 Highway Administrative - 2 Engineering/Construction - 9 Equipment Maintenance - 3 Highway Maintenance - 19 Building Maintenance - 3 Total - 36

Land Services Aquatic Invasive Species - 4 (state grant funded) Assessor - 7 Planning & Zoning - 2 Recorder - 4 Total - 17 Auditor/Treasurer Office Staff - 7 Resource Development/Forester - 2 Total - 9 Probation & Parole - 10 County Attorney - 9 County Administrator - 5 Data Processing - 3 Veterans Service Officer - 1 Economic Development - 1 Grand Total = 262

largely based on $210,000 in wage and step increases authorized in bargaining unit contracts. A big unknown is the amount the county would have to pay for prisoner medical costs. Boland projects those costs to be in the neighborhood of $480,000 next year--$60,000 more than this year. “When a person is incarcerated, medical benefits cease,” he said.

“Marked squad cars cost about $43,000 each,” Nelson pointed out. This year, the county budgeted $195,000 to replace patrol cars and commissioners considered a $65,000 increase for next year to place all of the vehicles on a routine replacement schedule.

“We need to keep decent vehicles on the road,” Board Chair Steve Hallan said, expressing his desire to establish an on-going vehicle replacement plan. Commissioner Matt Ludwig, a former deputy, agreed. “One year the county bought 10, then we didn’t buy any for three or four years.”

Next year, Nelson said he anticipates paying $6,000 to the City of Hinckley to rent office space and two stalls in the old fire hall garage. Nelson also proposed that the county purchase standardized handguns for

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law enforcement officers at a cost of about $40,000. Deputies currently provide their own handguns while the county pays for ammunition. Nelson said the change would help deputies become familiar with each other’s weapons while providing consistency in training and ammunition calibers.

Nelson said body cameras for deputies are a great concept but data storage is expensive. Pine County purchased a bunch of dash cameras for squad cars, paid for by a grant, but they were never installed, due to the preference of a previous sheriff. “Data storage is way more expensive than the hardware,” Nelson said.

County Administrator David Minke agreed, pointing out that the City of Seattle had to hire 35 people to respond to records requests involving body camera data.

Probation Director Terry Fawcett asked commissioners to convert a .4 part-time probation agent to full-time, in order to spend more time intensively with troubled juveniles and the restorative justice initiative. Hallan acknowledged the need and said he believes that saving one kid from going to out-of-home placement would pay for itself. In the end, commissioners decided to not fund the increased hours at this time, due to budget considerations.

Fawcett said a wild card is the number of juvenile sex offender outplacements. Since 2010, Pine County has had to pay for 16 juvenile sex offenders (15 males and one female) who have been convicted of criminal sexual conduct. Seven of the juveniles were placed in inpatient facilities for nine months or longer, including the Arrowhead Juvenile Center and Duluth Institute for Sexual & Psychological Health in Duluth, Mille Lacs Academy in Onamia, and the Anoka Treatment Center in Lino Lakes. The length of incarceration or probation is based on the age of the victim and the age of the perpetrator. The good news is that all but one have successfully completed their probation periods and no offenders have repeated their crimes since 2011.

City officials are planning two special workshops to probe more deeply into 2016 proposed budget numbers.

The first meeting, at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, will focus on the city’s general find and enterprise funds (water, sewer, liquor).

The regular Pine City Council meeting, starting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, will focus on the city’s strategic plan. A subsequent budget workshop in November will zero-in on the city’s capital improvement priorities.

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People aren’t driving for the conditions, they lose control and run into us.”

He said that sometimes a driver will even run over a hose being used by firefighters.

“They do all kinds of things to try to sneak by,” he said. “They run over a hose, they don’t realize that we’re pumping ... maybe 1,000 gallons of water a minute through that hose. Blocking it can cause a thing called a ‘water hammer.’ That can actually blow our pump right out of the truck. And that would be about a $15,000 fix. Not to mention that the firefighters ... need the water to safely do their work.”

Miller said the danger is highest during grass fire season, and urged drivers to watch for firefighters and pay attention to conditions on the road.

“We’ll have tankers along the side of the road to refill our grass rigs,” Miller said. “And with the smoke blowing across the road, people need to slow down, get off their phones, and pay attention to what’s going on before they hit one of us.”

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He noted that burning seats and plastic inside the vehicles can create toxic fumes which can affect those fighting the fire.

“We have to be very cognizant of that as we approach a vehicle fire,” Miller said. “No one should be in the smoke or in the direct area without breathing gear.”

Pine City fire trucks have been modified to be able to add a foam mixture to the water spray which can help dampen some of the particular hazards found in vehicle fires.

And, of course, automobiles run on highly flammable gasoline.

“You have to watch for an explosion out of the gas tank,” Miller said. “It’s not like the movies, though. It’s pretty rare.

“The gas caps nowadays have a vent built in which will vent the excess pressure,” he continued. “Yes, it’ll throw a pretty good ball of fire out of where that gas cap is. But normally, before it gets to that explosion point your fuel lines will rupture.”

Miller also noted that gas tanks are now plastic in modern automobiles.

“So they like to burn too, which actually makes a big mess, but it’s a lot safer,” he said.

Unfortunately, the actual vehicle fire isn’t the source of the greatest danger to firefighters responding to a roadside emergency.

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SOLID WASTE: Fee would pay for drop-off site FIRE: Building owner SOLID WASTE DROP-OFF STATION believes arson caused fire FROM PAGE 1

will send out an assessor to verify that there are no buildings on the property.

The program is still very early in its infancy, Schroeder noted, but she pointed out that when the facility opens next spring, residents would be able to drop off a variety of waste items at Hinckley by simply showing their driver’s license or property tax statement verifying property ownership. A non-resident fee would apply for people bringing waste from neighboring counties.

Initially, the facility would be open one or two days per week from May through October next year, and would be staffed by the East Central Solid Waste Commission, which operates the transfer station on behalf of the five counties that own it.

The list of acceptable waste is still being finalized but for now, Schroeder said the new facility would accept automotive petroleum products like antifreeze, brake fluid, power steering fluid, transmission fluid and oil filters. It’s not clear whether oil will be accepted. “It’s a bit odd to take used oil, as many places use the oil for heating,” she said. “That is just one of those things where we need to be cautious about what we do with it, as we don’t want to pay to dispose of it when that is what some people will pay for.”

The facility also will accept batteries, fluorescent lamps, household cleaners, lawn and garden chemicals, and home improvement products like adhesives, driveway sealers, paints, roofing tar, rust remover, solvents, stains, wood preservatives and other aerosols.

Miscellaneous acceptable items include acids and bases, mercury, pool chemicals, photographic chemicals and propane cylinders. At this time the facility will not accept electronic items like television sets and computers, but County Administrator David Minke noted that Best Buy stores will accept electronic items and home appliances at no charge if customers bring them in to the stores.

“Additionally, there will be a free product pick-up on site,” Schroeder added. “Any products which are determined to be in a reusable condition will be separated out and available for the public at no charge.”

All five commissioners voted in support of the new solid waste management fee. “I think it’s a good first step,” Board Chair Steve Hallan pointed out. “We’re trying to make it a little more user-friendly so people don’t have to save it up for a year,” referring to the county’s annual Household Hazardous Waste Day. The new fee would collect about $109,000 annually.

Schroeder noted that the county spends a lot of money picking up hazardous waste, and as recently as a week ago picked up some 22 gallons of paint from roadside ditches.

For more details about the program, contact the Pine County Zoning Office at 320-216-4220.

IN OTHER ACTION, THE PINE COUNTY BOARD: THANKED Auditor/Treasurer Cathy Clemmer and her team for their fine work in handling the annual Tax-Forefeited Land Sale last month. The county sold 27 parcels representing 912.71 acres of land for a sale price of $861,900. The county will receive

What: Solid waste drop-off point in Pine County, with no fee for county residents.

Where: At current waste station outside Hinckley.

When: One or two days per week, May through October starting in 2016.

Acceptable waste (tentative list): Batteries, fluorescent lamps, household cleaners, lawn and garden

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NOTED that projects listed in the county’s fiveyear Highway Improvement Plan are tentative, and may be advanced or delayed depending on funding availability and safety considerations. Replacement of the Snake River bridge along CSAH 7 was originally proposed to be done three years from now but was accelerated due to safety. Commissioners said the plan is a continual work in process and will attempt to address the need for additional ATV trails along county roads in the future. “We have a lot more millions of dollars of projects than we can afford,” Hallan said.

APPROVED the internal promotion of Jodi Blesener to Child Support Supervisor in the Health and Human Services Department.

SCHEDULED another budget meeting to follow the regular board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20. County Administrator David Minke reported that “there are things we’re doing that will take less money than we thought” in 2016.

NOTED Probation Director Terry Fawcett’s report that the number of juveniles placed in in-patient facilities is down but the number of days per child has increased. It costs the county $239 per day for each juvenile who is placed.

NOTED that the Pine County Soil & Water Conservation District will develop a Soil Survey and that its forester is available to help property owners develop stewardship management plans upon request.

APPROVED tobacco licenses for Pine City Tobacco, moving to the former E-cig location along Main Street; and Stogies Tobacco LLC, which is moving to the Campbell Construction building along I-35.

APPROVED the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe’s plans to place a 16-acre parcel of land in Ogema Township that was acquired from the Amherst Wilder Foundation in trust.

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Local businessman Bill Woischke said he has been in the area for more than four decades and has owned the converted barn – which once served as a meat processing plant – for close to 20 years.

“It kind of hit me in the belly when I found this out,” Woischke said. “I didn’t need that.”

Woischke said he was at a fundraiser Thursday in St. Cloud and stayed overnight, so he didn’t hear about the fire right away.

“I forgot to take a charger for my phone, so my cell phone was shut off, which is very rare,” Woischke explained. “I left there about 6:30 a.m. not knowing anything was unusual ... and heard about the fire on the way home.

“I just came on over,” he said.

“There were still a lot of fire engines. They were still putting stuff out.”

Bil Woischke Woischke said he spoke with Woischke Enterprises both fire officials and law enforcement about what may have caused the fire.

“I hear all kinds of rumors,” he said. “It looks to me – and I think most people – like it was arson. Somebody did that. Why, I don’t know. I don’t know that I’ve got an enemy that hates me that bad. But ... people do dumb stuff just to do it, I guess.”

Woischke said he had recently made significant improvements to the building. The roof on the north end was leaking, so he addressed that issue.

“I went in the north end and ... we tore the whole roof off, put all new rafters, all new wood and the steel roof over it,” he said. “Then we put the vinyl siding all around. And I had every intention of doing the rest of the building, because it was still in excellent shape. It wasn’t leaking and it was straight and good.”

He said the building was insured, but it doesn’t look like he’ll be receiving payments anytime soon.

“The insurance told me that if it is arson, which I firmly believe, it could take a long time,” he said.

Woischke said he already has plans for the site.

“The immediate job will be to clean it up,” he said.

“I’ll [eventually] put up some kind of building. I’m not going to just let it sit.

“I’ve been here 45 years,” he said. “I’ve had a lot of fun and a lot of challenges and disappointments too, but it’s been quite a career. Life gives you some challenges.

What do you do?”

‘It looks to me – and I think most people – like it was arson.

Somebody did that. Why, I don’t know .’

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Nornes, Rarick talk funding at PTCC laborations with partner colleges.

“Because of our collaborations with other colleges, we offer pathways to our students they wouldn’t have otherwise,” faculty member Melissa Felland said.

As a graduate of a vocational college, Rarick recognized the significance of the opportunities PTCC provides to the community.

“I know the importance of vocational education and the need to provide this type of education so we can replace the workforce,” Rarick said.

“Schools like this are important.”

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State Representative Bud Nornes, chair of the Higher Education Policy and Finance Committee, and District 11B Representative Jason Rarick visited Pine Technical & Community College to conduct town hall meetings with students, faculty and staff. It was also an opportunity for the PTCC community to demonstrate the importance of legislative support.

From facility improvements to new equipment, funding support at the legislative level is vital in helping Pine Technical & Community College serve the needs of its students, area employers and the community as a whole.

While touring the campus, PTCC President Joe Mulford told the representatives that from the auditorium, which hosts college classes and community events like the recent Highway 61 Film Festival, to the-state-of-the-art science lab, state HEAPR (Higher Education Asset Preservation and Renovation), state funds have had a huge impact on the facility, allowing the college to continually improve.

Additionally, leveraged state funds allowed PTCC to purchase a transmission dynometer for PTCC’s automotive technician program, replacing the outdated equipment that was purchased used 40 years ago.

Students were appreciative of the tuition freeze legislation,

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On a recent tour of the campus, Pine Technical & Community College President Joe Mulford confirmed the impact state legislative support can have on the college’s ability to purchase cutting edge equipment for its programs, such as the transmission dynometer, purchased through leveraged funds and matches through federal grants and PTCC Foundation initiatives. Pictured, left to right, are Rep. Jason Rarick, PTCC President Joe Mulford, PTCC Student Senate President and automotive technician student Colter Porter and Rep. Bud Nornes.

which has kept tuition rates at Pine Technical & Community College to some of the lowest in the state.

“I’m proudest of what we did there, because the focus was on where we could do the most

good,” Nornes told the students.

Students at the forum expressed concerns about access to technology on campus and high speed internet throughout the region.

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PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Oct. 5 - 11 Theft, burglary, vandalism

Oct. 5, 9:38 a.m., report of theft, 5th St., Pine City south.

Oct. 5, 10:04 a.m., report of vehicle exterior damage, Freeway Blvd., Pokegama Twp. east.

Oct. 5, 12:07 p.m., report of property damage/ hit and run, Main St., Pine City south.

Oct. 5, 1:37 p.m., report of burglary, Cross Park Rd., Munch Twp. Oct. 5, 4:21 p.m., report of vehicle theft/attempt, Town Hall Rd., Pokegama Twp. east.

Oct. 6, 2:15 a.m., report of burglary, Klondike Loop, Pokegama Twp. west.

Oct. 6, 10:53 a.m., report of theft, Hillside Ave., Pine City south.

Oct. 6, 11:12 p.m., report of shoplifter, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south.

Oct. 7, 10:19 a.m., report of driveoffs, 8th St., Pine City north.

Oct. 7, 5:04 p.m., report of property damage, Hillside Ave., Pine City south.

Oct. 8, 11:39 p.m., report of theft, Hillside Ave., Pine City south.

Oct. 9, 7:53 p.m., report of vehicle exterior damage, Main St., Pine City south.

Oct. 10, 4:19 a.m., report of theft, Hillside Ave., Pine City south.

Oct. 11, 2:36 a.m., report of property damage/ hit and run, 13th St., Pine City south.

Oct. 11, 5:19 a.m., report of burglary, State Hwy. 70, Rock

Creek west.

Oct. 11, 1:21 p.m., report of burglary, Main St., Pine City south.

Miscellaneous Oct. 5, 5:36 a.m., report of animal disturbance, 5th Ave./ Henriette Rd., Pokegama Twp. west.

Oct. 7, 12:32 p.m., report of police pursuit, 5th St., Pine City south.

Oct. 7, 7:29 p.m., report of suspicious activity, Elm Cir./ Feather Ln., Pokegama Twp. west.

Oct. 8, 6:59 a.m., report of unknown trouble, Pokegama Lake Rd., Pokegama Twp. west.

Oct. 8, 1:35 p.m., report of suspicious activity, 1st Ave., Pine City north.

Oct. 9, 9:10 p.m., report of animal disturbance, Birchwood Trl./Birchwood Dr., Pine City Twp. east.

Oct. 10, 12:18 p.m., report of trespass, Evergreen Sq., Pine City south.

Oct. 10, 8:07 p.m., report of assault, 8th Ave., Pine City south.

Oct. 11, 7:18 p.m., report of animal disturbance, Airport Rd., Pine City north.

Fires and accidents Oct. 5, 9:27 p.m., report of vehicle in ditch, St. Croix Rd./ Cross Lake Rd., Pine City south.

Oct. 8, 1:56 p.m., report of smoke odor/area, Homestead Rd./Henriette Rd.,

Pokegama Twp. east.

Oct. 9, 3:07 a.m., report of structure fire, Bayside Loop, Pokegama Twp. west.

Oct. 9, 1:42 p.m., report of miscellaneous fire, Highwood Shores Rd., Pokegama Twp. west.

Oct. 10, 1:19 a.m., report of structure fire, Bayside Loop, Pokegama Twp. west.

Oct. 11, 2:48 p.m., report of vehicle in ditch, Bluebell Rd./ Royal River Rd., Royalton Twp.

Jail roster Oct. 5, Keri Marie Bubb, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, stolen property- poss- vehunk amt...

Oct. 5, Joseph Daniel Conway, warrant, remand- rpr, Pine county warrant, traffic- duty to drive with due care... traffic collision- failure to no... Released Oct. 6.

Oct. 5, Jason Edward Herron, warrant, remand-hold drugs5th degree- poss... under sentence, violate no contact order- within 1... drugs- 5th degree- possess schedule 1...

Oct. 5, Leslee Marquis Sheppard, awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, assault- domestic assault- GM, misd., 5th degree- fear of bodily h... terrorist threats reckless dis... domestic assault- by strangulation, domestic abuse no contact order...; disturb- interfere with 911 call; burglary- 1st degree- occ res- forced- day...

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Oct. 6, Melissa Jo Tornell, hold for other agency, wrongfully obtaining assistance; drugs3rd degree- possess 3 gr... Released Oct. 7.

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Oct. 6, Yvette Theresa Day, warrant, remand-rpr, stolen property- receive- other property- $2...; Pine County warrant, govt- smuggle- contraband into prison. Released Oct. 7.

Oct. 6, Karac James Erickson, warrant, under sentence, traffic- DWI- 4th degree drive while impaired.

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Oct. 7, Mindi Marie Bumgarner, hold for other agency, drugs- 4th degree- poss w/ intent to sell...

Oct. 7, Marie Ann Fekete, warrant, remand-hold, drugs- 5th degree- poss/procure/control su...

Oct. 7, Michael Roy Gosselin Jr., awaiting trial/court, remand-bail, traffic- driver’s license- driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety;; domestic abuse no contact order...; fleeing police officer; drugs- 5th degreeposs/procure/control su...

Oct. 7, Corbin Chauncey Peters, under sentence, trafficDUI- 3rd degree- alcohol conc over...

Oct. 7, Abraham Elijah Sutherland, probation violation, under sentence, burglary- 3rd degree- non res- no force- night.

Oct. 7, Laura Katie Gosselin, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drugs- 5th degree- poss/procure/control.

Released Oct. 8.

Oct. 8, Sandra Kay Spaeth, warrant, remand-rpr, Pine County warrant, drugs- 5th degree- sell- marijuana. Released Oct. 9.

Oct. 8, Michael Allen Hensley, probation violation, under sentence, assault- 5th degree- fear of bodily...

Oct. 8, Steven Lee Irvin, warrant, remand-bail, family offense- contribute to delinq...

Oct. 8, Randall Wayne Nickaboine Jr., awaiting trial/ court, remand-hold, domestic abuse- violate order for... no contact order... govt- violate

no contact order- withi... kidnap- false imprisonment- intention...

Oct. 8, Alexandra Marvel Clausen, Pine County warrant, remand-rpr, trafficDUI- 3rd degree- cont subst, DUI- 4th degree- cont subst...

Released Oct. 9.

Oct. 8, Jesse James Allen Coyle, warrant, Pine County writ, remand- other authority, forgery- with intent to injure or... aggravated forgery- legal rights c...; govt- false name to police officer. Released Oct. 9.

Oct. 8, Anna Maria Garbow, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, remand-bail, drugs5th degree- poss... Released Oct. 9.

Oct. 9, Drew Andretti Frye, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, traffic- DWI- 4th degree drive while impaired.

Released Oct. 10.

Oct. 9, Fong Lee, awaiting trial/ court, remand-bail, traffic- insurance- no proof, driving after suspension.

Oct. 10, Glen Alan Lilliberg, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, DWI- 1st degree DWI; previous fe...; traffic- DUI- 1st degree- refusal to submit to... driver’s license- driving restrictions- alc/co... driving after cancellation- inimical to public safety.

Oct. 11, Rockland Brian Hayes, awaiting trial/court, probable cause, drivers’ licenses- driving restrictions; traffic- DUI2nd degree- GM.

There have been 1,528 admissions to the Pine County Jail in 2015.

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PINE CITY PIONEER

OCTOBER 15, 2015

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IN MEMORY

BIRTHS

OBITUARIES

In loving memory of Sheldon Nascene

Richard E. Mullins

April 23, 1935 Oct. 15, 2010

Cooper Nitzel

Five years have passed since Sheldon, our loving husband, dad, grandpa and great-grandpa, left us to be with God in Heaven.

Your presence we miss, Your memory we treasure, Loving you always, Forgetting you never.

Sadly missed by, LaVonne, Kevin and Lee Ann, Sheryl, Kyle and Barb, Kim and Carmela, grandchildren and great-grandchildren

Aiden, Josiah and Simeon Nitzel of Hartley, Iowa would like to announce the birth of their new baby brother. Caleb Michael Nitzel was born Sept. 16, 2015, weighing seven pounds, and was 19-1/2 inches long. Proud parents are Pastor Chris and Heather (Sundermeyer) Nitzel. His grandparents are Dennis and Janet Sundermeyer of Pine City, and Bill and Ruby Nitzel of Spencer, Iowa.

Great-grandfather is Ralph Brausey of Spencer, Iowa.

Bengtson

Bella Jean Cooper was born on Sept. 20, 2015 at FirstLight Health System. She weighed seven pounds, six ounces and was 20-1/2 inches long. Her parents are Robert and Katie Cooper of Isle. Bella’s grandparents are Larry and Gloria Templin and Gary and Noreen Cooper.

Memphis Mae Bengtson was born on Sept.

7, 2015 at FirstLight Health System. She weighed six pounds, 12.8 ounces and was 19-3/4 inches long.

Her parents are Keith Bengtson and Patti Lemke of Rush City.

Memphis is welcomed home by siblings Alex Fischer, 13, and Brayden Fischer, 4. Her grandparents are David and Bertha Bengtson of Rush City, and Kenneth and Katherine Lemke (both deceased) of Babbitt.

St. John Jacian Jordan St. John was born on Sept. 10, 2015 at FirstLight Health System weighing five pounds, 12.6 ounces. Jacian’s mother is Angel St. John of Hinckley.

Jacian is welcomed home by sibling Kellie Nelson, 22.

THANK YOU The Marvin Tollefson family would like to thank all those who attended, gave or donated in any way.

Thank you to Deacon Gene Biever, Paul Bacigalupi and Ed Pangerl

for the wonderful service and music, to the Immaculate Conception Church who served lunch, to Swanson Funeral Home, VFW Post 4258, American Legion Post #51 and the Minnesota National

Guard, Wyoming Fairview Lakes Cancer Clinic and Hospice care staff.

God bless you.

Marvin Tollefson family

Richard Eugene Mullins passed away Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015 as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

Rick was born Feb. 12, 1961 to Eugene and Lorraine Mullins of Pine City.

Rick attended Pine City Public Schools and then enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving much of his military career in Germany.

He married Barbara Hanson on April 8, 1993. To this union one daughter, Danielle Lea, was born.

Rick was a fun loving man who enjoyed fishing, hunting, horseshoes and many other outdoor activities; he many times was known to share his “catch of the day” with friends.

Rick held several different jobs in and around the Pine City area and was a member of the Pine City American Legion Post 51.

Rick is survived by his beautiful daughter Dannielle of Pine City; his sisters, Terri (Gary) Koukol of Pine City, Tammy Mullins of California, Sandra Mrnak of Ekalaka, Montana; half-brothers, Bobby Blazek of Stacy, Joe (Barb) Smetana of Pine City, Wally (Sue) Smetana of Pine City, Mike (Shelly) Smetana of Pine City; aunts, Darlene (John) Armstrong of Pine City, Gerri (Roger) Teich of Mora, Lucille Mullins of St. Paul, Mary Mullins of Pine City; uncle, Leo Pangerl of Pine City; many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Rick was preceded in death by his parents Gene and Lorraine Mullins.

A celebration of life will be held in Rick’s honor on Friday, Oct. 16 from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Pine City American Legion. Interment will be private.

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

Bible Study.

Contact: Greg Douvier 320-420-1302

on Fairway Road (next to I-35) 320-629-1374 Pastor Tim W. Stratton 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 11:00 a.m. Preaching Service, 6:00 p.m. Evening Service.

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

Dale Evangelical Free Church

Hands for Pine City

Church of Christ

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

Faith Baptist Church & Academy

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

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

Sunday Worship Wednesday AWANA 7 p.m.

Henriette Community Church

First Presbyterian Church

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

Fellowship lunch 1st and 3rd Saturday following services.

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

Grace Baptist Church 1 mile Southwest of Pine City

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

Hinckley Seventh Day Adventist

Hope Lutheran Church Grasston Jim Sodergren, Pastor

320-396-3925 hopelutherangrasston.org Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; Holy Communion first and third Sundays and festival days.

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

Hustletown Community Church

Living Water Fellowship

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

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

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

Open Arms Church of God

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

Journey North Church Current location: 840 Main St S, behind A&W. Pastor Tim Adams 320-629-6111 Sunday Services: 9 & 10:30 a.m.

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

Living Hope Christian Center Jeremy Langmade, Pastor Assembly 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

Phone: 320-629-2584 Email: office@pcefc.com, www.pcefc.com

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

South Pine Baptist Church formerly Trinity Baptist Fellowship Pine City Library Community Room, 300 5th St SE Pine City, MN Pastor Dennis Eng 320-336-9292 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible study at 7p.m.

Call for location www.southpinebaptist.com

Zion Lutheran Church

825 Golf Ave SW, Pine City 320-629-2985, www.orlcpc.com Worship Schedule Sunday Worship: 8:00 & 9:30 a.m.

Coffee time at 9 a.m.

Sunday School Pre-6th grade at 9:30 a.m.

Thursday Worship 5:30 p.m.

410 Main St. S, Pine City Worship 9 a.m.

Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

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

Pastor Glen Kleppe 320-629-3683

Pine City Evangelical Free Church

Grasston Baptist 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.

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

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

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OCTOBER 15, 2015 MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME MINNESOTA STATUTES CHAPTER 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.

1. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Murphy USA #7599 2. Principal place of business (A PO Box by itself is not acceptable): 940 Evergreen Square SW, Pine City, MN 55063 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary: Murphy Oil USA, Inc, 422 N. Washington, El Dorado, AR 71730 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

Date: 8/20/2015 Marn Cheng, Sr. Vice President Email Address for Official Notices: manuela.moon@murphyusa.com  Check here to have your email address excluded from requests for bulk data, to the extent allowed by Minnesota law.

Contact name: Candace Jackson Phone Number: 870-875-7751 Work Item 842370700032 Original File Number 842370700032 State of Minnesota Department of State Filed 9/16/2015 Steve Simon Secretary of State Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 8 and 15, 2015 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. DATE: September 3, 2015 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. Date of Mortgage: May 5, 2008 2. Mortgagors: Rebecca M. Mannion, a single person 3. Mortgagees: Lake Area Mortgage, a division of Lake Area Bank 4.

Recording Information: Recorded on May 12, 2008 as Document Number A472444, and modified by Modification Agreement recorded on June 17, 2013 as Document Number A508556, in the Office of the County Recorder Registrar of Titles of Pine County, Minnesota.

5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: None.

INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6.

Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 08-0208-002 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: That part of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ of SW ¼) of Section Twenty (20), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twenty (20), described as follows: Commencing at Northwest corner of said Southwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ of SW ¼); then South along West line of said Southwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ of SW ¼) 448 feet to point of beginning; then East parallel with North line of said Southwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ of SW ¼) 575 feet; then South parallel with said West line 447 feet; then West parallel with said North line 575 feet to said West line; then North along said West line 447 feet to point of beginning.

Check here if all or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens) 8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 16308 Cedar Creek Road, Pine City, MN 55063 other foreclosure data 9.

The person holding the Mortgage: is a transaction agent, as

www.pinecitymn.com defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd.

30.

The name(s) of the transaction agent, residential mortgage servicer, and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are […].

The transaction agent’s mortgage identification number, if stated on the Mortgage, is […]. is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd.

30.

The name(s) of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat.

58.02, is/are Lake Area Mortgage, a division of Lake Area Bank.

10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Lake Area Mortgage, a division of Lake Area Bank.

INFORMATION REGARDING Foreclosure 11. The requisites of Minn. Stat.

580.02 have been satisfied.

12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $209,500.00.

13. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $193,899.94.

14. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Pine County, Minnesota, at public auction on October 28, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., at 635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 100, Pine City, MN 55063.

15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months after the date of sale.

16. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on April 28, 2016.

THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Christopher L. Olson (#0395191) Geck Duea & Olson, PLLC 4770 White Bear Parkway, Suite 100 White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Lake Area Mortgage, a division of Lake Area Bank 1400 East Highway 96 White Bear Lake, MN 55110 THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published in the Pine City Pioneer on September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2015 ORDER FOR REMOVAL OF ILLEGAL STRUCTURE In the matter of illegal structure located at 314 Main Street South, in the City of Henriette, and legally described as: Section 17, Township 39, Range 22, Townsite of Cornell, All of block 11.

Owned by Jeremy P. Monson, 15 5th Avenue SE, Henriette, MN 55036 (mailing address) WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statues, Section 463.15 through 463.26, the City Council of the City Henriette, having duly considered the matter, finds the above described structure to be illegal for the following reasons: 1. Minnesota Statute 463.15 Subd 3 defines a hazardous building or hazardous property as “any building or property, which because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, physical damage, unsanitary conditions, or abandonment constitutes a fire hazard or hazard to public safety or health”; and the following City Code Violations: 2. Paragraph III, Nuisance In Fact (A) 1. Do not conform to the requirements of the Vehicle Code of the State of Minnesota. 2. Are in an unsanitary condition or have an exterior in bad repair. 4. Do not have adequate sewage facilities, plumb-

ing, electrical and heating as by the City Council in accordance with regulations.

3. Paragraph VI, Development Standards: Section 2, Land use requirements. 1. As of the effective date of this ordinance, all land development activity shall require a land use permit issued by the City of Henriette. 2. No structure shall be constructed or enlarged, or land shall be used, for any purpose or in any manner which is not in conformity and compliance with the provisions of this ordinance. 3. All Parcels or Lots shall have adequate road frontage to public street or road by easement or other rights of ingress and egress, or have frontage abutting onto an existing publicly maintained road or street. 4. Land development activity shall mean any new construction or the location of a structure or structures, an addition, or additions or an enlargement of any existing structure or structures, or any other activity which results in a permanent alteration of the landscape by construction or location of a structure which includes grading, filling and/or excavation activities to prepare a site for structural development. 5. Land Suitability, all land development activity in the City permitted following the effective date of this Ordinance shall be suitable for the intended purpose, be carried out on a lot or parcel of adequate size with a minimum of 9,600 square feet, and with sufficient buildable area to reasonably accommodate the intended activity. 6. Location of structures, all development and accessory structure activity within the City shall maintain reasonable setback from property lines to maintain separation of land uses, separation of principle structures, and separation of accessory structures from property lines. 7. Commercial/ Industrial, there shall be adequate parking, reasonable and safe access to a street or road, and the parcel or lot shall be adequate to accommodate the activities intended. 8.

Whether similarly permitted commercial land uses exist within reason of Henriette, which would infiuence the need for establishing the commercial land use activity in the City, shall be a consideration.

Section 3, Land use permitted and permits. All land uses proposed to be contracted or located within the City of Henriette are identified herein as conditional use, and application must be made for a land use permit from the city, conditional uses are identified as all land uses reflected in section 2, paragraph 3 above, or land uses proposed to be constructed or located within the City of Henriette.

Section 4, Habitation Standards.

1. All structures intended for permanent human occupancy, or commercial/industrial use, shall be connected to the City Sewer System.

2. All structures intended for permanent or temporary habitation shall meet minimum habitation standards including access to a potable water supply, well or city water system, an on-site sewage treatment system of the city, and reasonable barriers to protect inhabitants for weather conditions and elements. 3. All modular homes, trailer homes, prefabricated homes and/or double-wide homes shall meet minimum construction standards as defined by the Minnesota Department of Housing and Urban Development, certified as meeting HUD construction standards. Peaked shingled roofs shall be required at no less than 22 foot pitch. 4. All modular homes, trailer homes, prefabricated homes and/ or double-wide homes intended as permanent dwelling, business or for other year-round use, shall be situated on a 1. Concrete slab, or 2. Foundation, or 3. Situated on footings established below the frost level. Such homes shall be anchored in concrete.

4. Paragraph VII, Establishing sewer use regulations. 3. The owner of all houses, buildings, or properties used for Human Occupancy, Commercial or other purposes from which wastewater is discharged, and which is situated within the City and adjacent to any street, alley or right-of-way in which there is now located or may in the future be located. A Public Sanitary Sewer of the City shall be required. 4. To apply for a Sewer Permit at the time of requesting a building permit. At the owners expense to install a service connection by a licensed plumber to the public sewer in accordance with the State of Minnesota and with Provisions in this Ordinance, provided said Public Sewer is within 300 feet of the structure generating the wastewater.

5. You are in violation of Minnesota Statute 463 and the City of Henriette Ordinance of Nuisance due to the following hazardous conditions and or blight or nuisance conditions on your property: No residential appli-

cation has been obtained; no building permit has been obtained; no sewer permit has been obtained and no hook up has been made; your structure is not to code as no setback verification has been received; no certificate of occupancy has been obtained and structure hasn’t been declared fit for human occupancy; structure does not have appropriate or approved foundation; shingled roof does not meet the 22 foot pitch requirement; and siding needs to be replaced or repaired due to inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, and physical damage.

WHEREAS, pursuant to the foregoing findings of fact and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, the Henriette City Council hereby orders the owner of record to remove said structure or bring said structure into compliance by completing the tasks as outlined above.

WHEREAS, the Henriette City Council further orders that unless action is taken, or an answer is served upon the City of Henriette within twenty (20) days from the date of service of this order, a motion for summary enforcement of this order will be made to the District Court of Pine County, Minnesota.

WHEREAS, the Henriette City Council further orders that if the City is compelled to take further action herein, all necessary costs expended by the City will be assessed against the real estate concerned and will be collected in accordance with Minnesota Statutes section 463.21, 429.021, or may be recovered by obtaining a judgment against the owner of the real estate on which the building is located or the hazardous conditions exist.

WHEREAS, the Mayor, city clerk, city attorney and other officers and employees of the City are authorized to take such action, prepare, sign and serve such papers as necessary to comply with this order and to assess the costs thereof against real estate described for collection along with taxes.

Adopted by the Henriette City Council this 14 day of September, 2015 /S/ PAUL VENHUIZEN Mayor, City of Henriette /S/ JANICE KOENIG Clerk, City of Henriette Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2015 PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ROLL CITY OF PINE CITY, PINE COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Pine City (the “City”) will meet at the Pine City City Hall, Pine City, Minnesota, at 6:30 P.M. on October 26, 2015, or as soon thereafter as possible, to consider proposed assessments for delinquent accounts receivables as hereinafter described. Adoption by the Council of the assessment roll(s) may occur at the hearing. The proposed assessment roll(s) are on file in the office of the City Administrator at the Pine City City Hall and open to public inspection by all persons interested therein.

The assessment(s) against each piece of property will be payable with the general taxes collectible during the year 2016. Interest shall be added at the per annum rate of 4.75% on the entire assessment from the date of the resolution levying the assessment until December 31, 2016.

The assessment may be paid to the Pine City City Administrator, without interest, if paid within thirty (30) days following the date of the resolution levying the assessment.

If not prepaid within said thirty (30) day period, the Payable 2016 installment will accrue to be paid with general taxes collectible during 2016 as noted above. Partial prepayments will not be accepted.

DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ASSESSMENT ROLL @ 4.75% Accounts Receivables proposed to be assessed against those properties specifically described in the assessment roll in the aggregate

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PINE CITY PIONEER amount of $1,437.96 The properties proposed to be assessed for the delinquent accounts receivables are 42-5272000, 42-5775-000, 42-5078000, 42-5277-000, 42-0126-000, 42-5190-000 thru 42-5193-000 Written or oral objections will be considered. No appeal may be taken as to the amount of any assessment unless a written objection, signed by the affected property owner, is filed with the City Administrator prior to the hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. The Council may, upon such objection, consider the objection to the amount of a proposed individual assessment at an adjourned meeting upon such further notice to the affected property owners as it deems advisable.

In the case of such an adjourned meeting, the procedure set forth in Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.061(2) shall be followed.

An owner may appeal an assessment to district court pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or City Administrator of the City of Pine City within thirty (30) days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the District Court of Pine County within ten (10) days after service upon the Mayor or City Administrator.

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Kenneth J Cammilleri, City Administrator City of Pine City 315 Main St S., Ste 100 Pine City, MN 55063 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 15, 2015 CITY OF PINE CITY NOTICE OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2015 @ 6:30 PM There will be a Special City Council Meeting in the Council Chambers of City Hall on Monday, October 26, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of holding a Public Hearing for unpaid accounts receivables and a budget workshop.

All interested persons are invited to attend.

Lisa Dunbar Public Works Administrative Assistant Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 15, 2015 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE IN PINE CITY Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Pine City will meet in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015 in conjunction with the Pine City Economic Development Authority (EDA) Meeting.

The purpose of the meeting is to hear the results of a new study on the health and impact of the nonprofit arts and culture sector in Pine City. The study was made possible by the Pine City EDA, the East Central Regional Arts Council and Minnesota Citizens for the Arts.

The presentation will be followed by a discussion of the economic impact of the arts and culture in the City.

All interested persons are invited to attend.

Nathan Johnson Community Development Director Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 15, 2015 POKEGAMA TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 22 of the Township Zoning Ordinance, that the Planning Commission of Pokegama Township will hold a public hearing on October 26th, 2015 at 7:00 pm, at the Pokegama Town Hall, 18336 Town Hall Rd., Pine City, Mn. 55063, The hearing is for a Conditional Use Permit request to operate a Home Based Business located within the

shoreland district of Cross Lake.

This application was submitted by Ferlin Frye and Barbara Grove, 15922 Edgewater Rd. NE, Pine City.

If approved, the Conditional Use Permit would allow the owners to operate an “owner operated service business” within an accessory structure located on a non- riparian lot off Cross Lake.

The Township of Pokegama encourages interested parties to attend public meetings and comment on the issues being discussed.

If you wish to provide comments and are unable to attend the meeting, written comments may be submitted to or delivered to, the Township Zoning Department prior to the time of the hearing. These written comments will be made a part of the official record.

Questions regarding this matter can be directed to the Township Planning and Zoning Department at (320) 629-3719.

Date: October 9, 2015 Gordon Johnson, Township Planning Zoning Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 15, 2015 POKEGAMA TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 22 of the Township Zoning Ordinance, that the Planning Commission of Pokegama Township will hold a public Hearing on October 26th, 2015 at 7:00 pm, at the Pokegama Town Hall, 18336 Town Hall Rd., Pine City, Mn. 55063, The hearing is for a Conditional Use Permit request to install a Subsurface Sewage Treatment System (SSTS) on a newly created 2.5 acre parcel to serve existing and proposed building from business and Residential Facility located off Meadow Creek Rd, in Pokegama Township. This application was submitted by Meridian Behavioral Health, 17305 Meadow Creek Rd., Pine City, and if approved, would allow Facility to construct SSTS on the 2.5 acre parcel located within the Agricultural District.

The Township of Pokegama encourages interested parties to attend public meetings and comment on the issues being discussed.

If you wish to provide comments and are unable to attend the meeting, written comments may be submitted to or delivered to, the Township Zoning Department prior to the time of the hearing. These written comments will be made a part of the official record.

Questions regarding this matter can be directed to the Township Planning and Zoning Department at (320) 629-3719.

Date: October 9, 2015 Gordon Johnson, Township Planning Zoning Administrator Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 15, 2015 NOTICE CITY OF ROCK CREEK Notice is hereby given that the Rock Creek City Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on Monday October 19, 2015 at 6:00PM at the Rock Creek City Center.

The purpose of the public hearing is to allow Jay and Davina Abbott to operate a Used Car Lot and Services in the C-2 Commercial Scenic By-way District, Section 34, Township 38 and Range 21 in Pine County Minnesota.

All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing and be heard on this matter. Letters are also welcome. The Planning Commission shall hold their regular meeting immediately following the public hearing.

Nancy Runyan Deputy Clerk City of Rock Creek PO Box 229 Rock Creek, MN 55067 Published in the Pine City Pioneer on October 15, 2015

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The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) seeks applicants for a Museum Site Guide (Interpreter I) to engage, educate and entertain visitors, provide customer service and assist in daily operations at our North West Company Fur Post Historic Site located in Pine City, MN. This is a part-time, regular (364 annual hours) position.

Weekly hours vary according to seasonal site needs.

Application materials must be received by 10/26/15. To apply, see our website at www.mnhs.org/jobs or MNHS Jobline at 651-259-3181 EEO

Mold Technician Plastech Corporation, a custom injection molding company located in Rush City, MN, is seeking a Mold Technician. If you are mechanically inclined, this might be the job for you! Mold Technicians assist with proper mold set up and workstation layout, manage optimum molding cycles and productivity, and assist with proper mold tear down and storage.

Plastech runs 3 shifts, 7 days per week, 24 hours per day with excellent working conditions. We have designed a unique scheduling system to give our employees 3 days off after every 6 days on. Starting wage will depend on your qualifications. We offer excellent benefits including: employee group health insurance, life insurance, 401(k), vacation time, and personal time off.

Plastech Corporation 920 Frandsen Ave S, Rush City, MN 55069 Apply at www.careers.frandsencorporation.com or email resume to hr@plastechcorporation.com Equal Opportunity Employer

RN’S & LPN’S St. Clare Living Community of Mora is currently seeking to fill 2 PT openings in our nursing department.

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Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, ability and willingness to learn new software products, as needed.

Knowledge of EMR Billing software such as, Meditech or Excellian is preferred.

Or email resume to hr@fl-hs.org FirstLight Health System 301 Highway 65 South Mora, MN 55051 320-225-3612 EOE

IRS AUCTION PUBLIC WELCOME

Sale Date: Oct. 29, 2015 Sale Time: 11 a.m.

Location: 33458 Xylite Street N.E., Cambridge, MN 55008

Property Offered for Sale: 2012 Chev Silverado 3500 LTZ 4x4 2 - 2012 Honda Goldwing Trikes 2007 Featherlite 4-Horse Trailer w/LQ 2011 Open Range 5th Wheel RV 1947 Ford Truck, Model 79T For Information, Visit: www.irsauctions.gov or call Robert Biluk, 313-610-3661 or e-mail Robert.f.Biluk@irs.gov

FT & PT Press Operator Positions Plastech Corporation, a custom injection molding facility located in Rush City, MN, is looking to fill a number of positions. With many schedules to choose from, we have openings available to fit everyone’s needs.

PT Weekend Shifts: A Shift – Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 3:00 pm B Shift – Saturday & Sunday 3:00pm – 11:00pm C Shift – Friday & Saturday 11:00pm – 7:00am Weekly Shifts A Shift – Monday-Friday 7:00am- 3:00pm B Shift Monday – Friday 3:00pm – 11:00pm C Shift Sunday – Thursday 11:00pm – 7:00 am Our Rotating 6/3 Schedule 3 days off for every 6 days of work Same hours as listed under the Weekly Shifts In addition; for FT employees, we offer excellent benefits including, employee group health insurance, life, short term disability, 401(k) and paid time off. Prior injection molding experience is not required.

Please apply in person Mon. – Fri. 8am-4pm Or online at careers.frandsencorporation.com Or by email at hr@frandsencorporation.com Plastech Corporation 920 Frandsen Ave S Rush City, MN 55069 Equal Opportunity Employer

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Lions 5K Costume Fun Run a roaring good time Whole prides of lions, lionesses and their cubs (and a collection of other costumed critters) emerged from their dens to run or walk the 3rd annual Pine Area Lions Costume 5K Fun Run on a beautiful Saturday, Oct. 3. Funds rasied through the event will go towads the Pine City Community Education and Pine County 4-H horse programs.

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Extended hours.

More providers.

New services.

FirstLight Health System providers in Pine City offer a full range of services to care for you and your family.

Pine City Clinic Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Same day appointments available.

Pine City Urgency Services Seven days a week, Noon – 9 p.m.

No appointment necessary. Walk right in.

Pine City Community Pharmacy Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Now located inside the Pine City Clinic

Quality care. Close to home.

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DOT Physicals Family Practice Diabetes Education Diagnostic Imaging (CT, Mammography, X-ray) Medication Management Therapy Occupational Therapy Orthopedics Physical Therapy Pre-natal Care / OB Registered Dietitian Speech Therapy Speech Therapy Sports Medicine Wellness Checks: Children, Adults and Medicare Urgency Services Pediatric Occupational Therapy

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McDonalds Super America

Call 320-629-7505 to schedule an appointment.

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