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THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 , 2020 VOL. 135 NO. 34 www.pinecitymn.com $1.00 ELECTION INFO: Who’s running for city councils, school boards, townships. P2 Storm leaves thousands without power

BY MIKE GAINOR [email protected]

Severe summer storms caused damage across Minnesota on Friday, Aug. 14, and Pine County was no exception . The Pine County Sheriff’s Offi ce received reports of power lines and trees down in the Brook Park, Hinckley, Sandstone, Bruno, and Sturgeon Lake areas, and noted that area fi re depart- ments were out assisting PHOTO PROVIDED with safety efforts in the An unusual sight: in the yellowish sky after the Aug. 14 storm, a aftermath of the storm. rainbow appeared above the Pine City area. The National Weather Service received reports of trees of up to 10 inches di- and approaching Superior, “Our crews were sup- ameter broken and blown Wisconsin, with the hard- ported by neighboring down near Sandstone, est-hit areas near Isle and utilities and contractors,” trees falling on Highway Sandstone. shared Phil Beaupre, 61 between Willow River In a press release, System Control Manager. and Rutledge, live trees ECE said crew members “Thankfully, our mem- uprooted in Finlayson, worked through the night bers know to stay away and falling trees damag- to restore power, but from downed power lines ing property in Kerrick progress was slow due to and to call them in imme- and Sturgeon Lake. No the number of individual diately.” LONIE PRICE injuries were reported. outage incidents. By 10 “We understand the East Central Energy a.m. Saturday, outages frustration that outages reported that 6,700 mem- had been reduced to 700. can bring for our mem- Jumping for joy bers lost power during All but a handful of outag- bers,” said President/CEO the storm, in an area es were restored by 9 p.m. The only thing better than taking a dip in Pokegama Lake on a hot summer after- stretching from St. Cloud Saturday evening. SEE STORM, PAGE 15 noon is that moment just before you hit the water. ‘Soap Farmers’ clean up with unique products

BY MIKE GAINOR could do that,’ soon led to, people were really loving to make a safe, quality said. “The layers just [email protected] ‘We should do that.’ it. That’s where it was product. We know what’s take time, because the “We started doing some born. Now we spend a lot in there.” soap has to cure and then JacLynn Cavallin research, and we kind of of the summer soaping it She said they use mix up another batch laughs when asked how started dabbling, and I up in our kitchen lab.” a variety of natural and layer it on top. We she got the idea to start realized, hey, this is a fun After mulling over ingredients to make the use a lot of rose petals. making her own soaps. science-chemistry as well various possibilities, she soaps, including goats Then I like to add in lav- “Honest truth? We were – because I am a teacher,” came up with the name milk, glycerin, different ender, things like that” at the mall,” JacLynn JacLynn said. “So we “Soap Farmers” and the clays, Himalayan sea One of her favorite said. “When we checked started playing around motto “Simple, safe and salt and Hawaiian sea products are their felted out, the prices were way with different products. special.” salt. Some of the soaps soaps – a bar of soap too much for a mom We pretty much made “I always wanted to are interestingly layered, wrapped inside wool. with three daughters them for ourselves for have a farm,” JacLynn while others incorporate “These are pretty who wanted one of every two years. I started said. “And I thought, you unusual materials. complex,” she said. “We MIKE GAINOR | THE PIONEER [soap] in the store.” giving a lot away as gifts know what? I’m farm- “We really do a lot of Danielle and JacLynn Caval- The thought, ‘I bet I and things like that, and ing soap now. It’s great experimenting,” JacLynn SEE SOAP, PAGE 15 lin at the Farmers’ Market.

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BY MIKE GAINOR Lewis (R) and incumbent Tina Tuesday, Aug. 11 was the last day to fi le as HINCKLEY [email protected] Smith (DFL) were the prima- a candidate for seats on school boards, towns Mayor (Hinckley) ry winners in Pine County, and townships in Pine County. Donald Zeman 8/11 It was a quiet primary night receiving 1,338 votes and 1,291 These are the local candidates who will be Council Member (Hinckley) (Elect 2) in Pine County. With no local votes respectively. Statewide, on the ballot in the 2020 General Election on Tim Burkhardt 8/11 races requiring primaries on Lewis received 185,202 votes Nov. 3. The number after the name shows the Special Election for Council Member (Hinck- Tuesday, Aug. 11, only about while Smith received 479,140 date they fi led as a candidate. ley) 20% of Pine County’s 15,977 votes. No candidates fi led registered voters took part in In the race for U.S. Repre- SCHOOL DISTRICTS the process. sentative – District 8, Quinn RUSH CITY SD # 139 PINE CITY Vote counting at the Pine Nystrom (DFL) and Pete Special Election for School Board Member at Mayor (Pine City) County Courthouse took an Stauber (R) were the primary Large Carl Pederson 8/11 extra day to ensure that all winners (Nystrom ran unop- Kenneth Lind 7/29 Council Member (Pine City) (Elect 2) mail-in ballots were included posed), receiving 1,206 votes Brian Sandel 8/11 Ariel Dunbar 8/11 in the count, and the unoffi cial and 1,520 votes respectively. William Schmidt 8/6 Steven Ovick 8/11 results for all 48 precincts in In the entire district, Nystrom Kyle Palmer 8/7 the county was submitted on received 42,354 votes while BRAHAM SD # 314 Brian Scholin 8/10 Aug. 12 at 5:57 p.m. Stauber received 35,071 votes. School Board Member at Large (Elect 4) In the U.S. Senate race, Jason Jeffrey Campbell 7/30 PINE CITY TOWNSHIP Michael Doble 8/11 Town Supervisor Seat C (Pine City Township) Angie Flowers 8/10 David Nordrum 8/10 Kayla Hagfors 8/5 Town Supervisor Seat D (Pine City Township) Catherine C. Kunshier 8/10 Christopher K Hallan 8/3 US SENATOR CANDIDATE TOTAL PERCENT Melissa Lotz 8/11 Town Supervisor Seat E (Pine City Township) Legal Marijuana Now Kevin O’Connor 36 100% David D Shockman 8/6 David B. Beckering 8/11 Mike Thompson 7/31 Shawn Linnell 8/11 Grassroots Oliver Steinberg 27 100% Brittany J Ward 8/10 Town Treasurer (Pine City Township) Patrick Schifferdecker 8/5 Republican Cynthia Gail 93 5.75% PINE CITY SD # 578 Bob Carney Jr. 49 3.03% School Board Member (Elect 4) ROCK CREEK James Reibestein 66 4.08% Becci Berglund-Palmblade 8/5 Mayor (Rock Creek) Jason Lewis 1,338 82.75% Timothy J. Geisler 8/10 Dick Johnson 8/11 John L. Berman 71 4.39%Dennis J. Gerold 8/11 Council Member (Rock Creek) (Elect 2) Wayne Gilman 7/28 Ronnie Berdan 8/11 DFL Christopher Seymore Sr. 17 1.15% Katherine Koffl er 8/11 Don Ramberg 8/10 Tina Smith 1,291 87.11% Wendy Leibel 8/6 Ahmad R. Hassan 26 1.75% Scott Milliman 8/3 SANDSTONE Paula Overby 78 5.26%Dan Peterson 8/11 Mayor (Sandstone) Steve Carlson 70 4.72% Peter Spartz 7/29 CITIES & TOWNSHIPS Council Member (Sandstone) (Elect 2) US REP - DISTRICT 8 CANDIDATE TOTAL PERCENT BROOK PARK Cassie Gaede 8/5 Grassroots Judith Schwartzbacker 27 100% Mayor (Brook Park) Randy Riley 7/28 No candidates fi led Special Election for Council Member (Sand- Republican Pete Stauber 1,520 93.77% Council Member (Brook Park) (Elect 2) stone) (Elect 2) Harry Robb Welty 101 6.23% April Billstrom 7/28 Valerie Palmer 8/4 Racheal Klande 8/3 Julena Rahier 8/4 DFL Quinn Nystrom 1,206 100% HENRIETTE Council Member (Henriette) (Elect 2)

CROSSWORD PUZZLE  AUGUST 20 CLUES ACROSS 35. Touch lightly 1. Popular musical awards show 36. Autonomic nervous system 5. Speech in one’s honor 39. Plant part 11. A state of poor nutrition 41. College degree 14. Not ingested 42. Military alliance 15. More lacking in taste 44. Tokyo’s former name 18. “Popeye” cartoonist 46. Carpenter’s tool 19. Helps to reduce speed 47. Before 21. January 1 greeting (abbr.) 49. Consent to receive 23. Georgian currency 52. Passages 24. Proverb expressing a truth 56. The Duke of Edinburgh 28. Jewish calendar month 58. Utter repeatedly 29. Volume measurement 60. Linked together in a chain 30. Fair-skinned 62. Quality that evokes pity 32. Patti Hearst’s captors 63. Maintained possession of 33. Have already done

CLUES DOWN 29. Tooth caregiver SOLUTION 1. U.S. military school 31. One point south of due east 2. Controls 34. Scottish river 3. Away from wind 36. Elsa’s sister 4. Grab quickly 37. Civil Rights group 5. Being everlasting 38. Line of poetry 6. Vase 40. Doctor 7. Atomic #3 43. Fatty acid 8. Type of medication 45. Avatar (abbr.) 9. Encircle with a belt 48. Awe-inspiring garden 10. Belonging to you 50. Fall down 12. American state 51. Rock icon Turner 13. City in Zambia 53. Asian country (alt. sp.) 16. Good Gosh! 54. UK museum network 17. Of the country 55. Stairs have at least one 20. Helsinki district 57. Part of (abbr.) 22. 36 inches 58. Simpson trial judge 25. Reporters’ group 59. Sun up in New York 61. Exclamation of surprise TEXTING WHILE DRIVING IS ILLEGAL IN MINNESOTA 26. The voice of Olaf DON’T THUMB IT UP. 27. Explains in detail & AUGUST 20, 2020 www.PineCityMN.com PINE CITY PIONEER 3 THURSDAY es teens across the region to get involved of free online mental health classes. The with Virtual Teen Book Club, a chance to classes are designed for family members MEETINGS AUGUST 20 check in, hang out and discuss the book of and caregivers, persons living with a men- the month. The next book club meeting on tal illness, service providers, and also the Cancellations are likely. Confi rm Mora’s Music in the Park Thursday, Aug. 27, from 4:30-5:30 p.m., will general public. Find a complete listing of times with group before attend- Mora’s downtown Library Park (210 Ma- tackle Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar these classes and how to join in by going to ing. ple Avenue W.) brings Steve Marcio, who Children by Ransom Riggs, and there will namimn.org and clicking on “Classes” or is an Elvis Impersonator. Music begins at be a chance to test your knowledge with go straight to https://namimn.org/educa- MONDAY 8/24 6:30 p.m. some Kahoot Trivia. Questions? Please tion-public-awareness/classes/scheduled/. Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, contact the library via email at covid19@ Journey North Church, 6 p.m. TUESDAY ecrlib.org or call 763-689-7390 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free Online Suicide Prevention Class for TUESDAY 8/25 AUGUST 18 Agricultural Communities Inventors & Entrepreneurs NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Club: Meeting online or by phone Pine City Community Blood Drive Mora’s Music in the Park Mental Illness) and the Upper Midwest at 6 p.m. (https://us02web.zoom. Memorial Blood Centers Blood Drive Mora’s downtown Library Park (210 Agricultural Safety and Health Center us/i/82613218118) or (312) 626- will have a bus parked at the Pine City Maple Avenue W.) brings the Ripka Twins, (UMASH) are partnering to provide free 6799; Meeting ID: 826-1321-8118. Walmart (950 11th Street SW.) from 11 a.m. who combine county with gospel. Music online suicide prevention classes tailored Please call for verifi cation. to 6:30 p.m, Aug. 18. Contact David Hill at begins at 6:30 p.m. to farming communities. The program (320) 267-6025 for more information. helps individuals learn the three steps AA: Our Redeemer Church, 7 p.m. SATURDAY anyone can take to help prevent a suicide. CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER FRIDAY This class will be offered from 3-4:30 p.m. NOTICE AUGUST 29 on each of the following Thursdays: Aug. AUGUST 21 20, Sept. 3 and Sept. 17. To register, see WEDNESDAY 8/26 Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center “Classes” at namimn.org. For further AA: 7:30 p.m., Rock Creek City Pine City area Chamber of Commerce Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning information, call 651-645-2948. Center. This has been canceled Golf Tournament Center will continue to offer picnic pick- until further notice Gather up your team members and get ups into the fall months this year. Guests Online Mental Health Support Groups for ready to enjoy the course. The Chamber must pre-order by Friday before the event Individuals and Families SRVCC: 7:30 p.m. at the club has rescheduled the annual golf tourna- date and then can pick-up their picnic and NAMI Minnesota offers a variety of house on the Pine Co. fair grounds. ment. The Men’s Division and Mixed Devi- enjoy on site while exploring the grounds, free online peer support groups for adults sion can compete for the traveling trophy. or take it to go. Visit the website to see and young adults living with a mental ill- Please contact the Pine City Pio- The tournament has changed for COVID upcoming dates and menus at http://www. ness. The support groups help individuals neer with questions, or to make with set tee times assigned to each team. ospreywilds.org/calendar and families learn coping skills and fi nd other changes to the meeting Tee times begin at 12:30 p.m. For more strength through sharing their experienc- schedule. Contact 320-629-6771 information about the tournament, please THURSDAY es. The groups are specifi cally for those or publicnotices@pinecitymn. call Becky at the Chamber at 320-322-4040. individuals suggested by the group’s title. com SEPTEMBER 3 Find a complete listing of group meetings and how to join in by going to namimn.org and clicking on “Support Groups” or go SENIOR DINING SATURDAY Mora’s Music in the Park straight to https://namimn.org/support/ AUGUST 22 Mora’s downtown Library Park (210 nami-minnesota-support-groups/. August 24 -August 28 Maple Avenue W.) brings the Whiteside- Romance Under the Stars walls Rock N’ Roll Revue. Music begins at Monday: Meatballs, noodles with Changing Gaits, a non-profi t organiza- 6:30 p.m. CANCELLATION gravy, veggie and pudding or fruit tion based in Brook Park, is hosting a spe- cial fundraising event “Romance Under Anderson’s Rock Creek Relics Threshing and Wednesday: Tater tot hotdish, veg- the Stars”. Guests are invited to purchase ACTIVE EVENTS Sawing Show gie, and fruit tickets for Saturday, August 22nd and Due to current regulations surrounding enjoy an evening of dinner, dancing, and a Voter information stand the COVID-19 pandemic and the uncer- Currently milk and bread will be in- moonlit trail ride. Stop by to fi nd non-partisan information tainty of the situation in the future, the cluded depending on availability Social distancing and safe practices will on voter registration and absentee ballots, ARCR show has been canceled. Plans for be observed for the protection of all of our Minnesota Voter Registration Applica- ARCR 2021 have been made. guests and volunteers. Space is limited, so tions and where to vote on Nov. 3. Call the Pine City Senior Center at sign up now. Learn more online at www. Look for the booth at the Farmers’ Mar- 320-629-3024 between 10:30 a.m. changinggaits.org ket on Aug. 21 and 28 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. POSTPONED and 1 p.m. with any questions. and on the lawn of the Pine Government Pine City Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet Center (Pine City Hall/old courthouse) on The Pine City Athletic Hall of Fame The Pine City Pioneer does THURSDAY Aug. 24 and 26 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. banquet that was scheduled for Saturday, not guarantee publication of September 26, 2020 has been postponed. It community events. Space lim- AUGUST 27 Join in NAMI Minnesota’s Free Online Mental will be moving to the spring to correspond its the size and number of arti- Health Classes with the football schedule. A date has not cles. Out & About deadline is 3 Region Wide Virtual Teen Book Club NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on been set. p.m. Monday. If your informa- East Central Regional Library encourag- Mental Illness) has set up a wide variety tion must be published, consid- er placing an ad.

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Regular readers of this column know that I’m a big fan of looking back to the past to try to fi gure out where we’ve been and maybe where we ought to be going. When I came here just about a decade ago I didn’t know much about this little slice of Minnesota, but I’ve learned a lot with the help of many teachers – Jim Foster, Joe Neubauer, Judy Scholin, Editor’s Patrick Schifferdecker, Bob Haedt and Margery Stratte Soapbox Swanson come to mind. Mike There is a lot to it. From the geographical formations Gainor and Native American set- tlements and the fur trade, through the logging era, the railroad, the fi res and the farms and the highways up to the present day, Pine City has always been about one thing: reinven- tion. If the town burns down, you build it again – but try to do it better this time. Let me be clear – not all of those changes have been easy. When the logging industry came and went, it changed the town. When traffi c moved from Highway 61 to I-35, it Help save Willow River CIP changed the town. When we went from having a creamery and three mills to none of those things, it changed the town. On Aug. 13 I attended the Stand Up for CIP Rally in In other words, they are getting an early release from And now we’re changing again. By this Moose Lake. The event had an amazing turnout and prison, saving the taxpayer money in further incarcer- time next year, there ought to be at least 140 featured many speakers. ation costs. units of new housing in Pine City. This will The Willow River Challenge Incarceration Program CIP works: it decreased the chances of reoffending bring new opportunities and new problems. (CIP) is a government program that with a new felony by 32 percent, and decreased the Change always does. But we’re all swim- worksw ... and it’s being cut. The MN chances of reincarceration by 35 percent. There are ming in a river, and you can’t just tread DOC,D blaming the Coronavirus for its many success stories from graduates, including one water and expect to stay in the same place. $14,000,000$ budget defi cit, is cutting who became a dentist and many who obtained jobs I got to thinking about this when I got a twot of its best programs. Willow River in corporate America. Graduates go on to become letter from the Pine City History Associa- anda Togo CIP (its counterpart) account productive, taxpaying members of our communities, tion the other day. This group has been do- forf less than 1.8 percent of the DOC’s support their families, and become better parents and ing a lot of work, and it seems like they have $611,119,000$ budget. Many great jobs will community members. When you consider the reduc- a pretty good time doing it. Every Thursday beb lost in the Pine County community. tion in crime, the reduction in current and future afternoon – when there isn’t a pandemic on ThisT is one of those rare government incarceration, the reduction of law enforcement and – they gather at the Pine City Public Library programsp that generates a substantial court expenses, the reduction in child welfare cases, and discuss history and plan projects. At monetarym and social return on taxpayer the end of generational poverty, the reduction in social their website, pinecityhistory.com, they’ve moneym (I’ll explain below). support needs, the addition to the tax base, the addition archived and cataloged over 19,000 article In short, CIP is designed for repeat of productive employees and community members, from early issues of this newspaper – a huge non-violentn offenders (i..e drug and the program more than pays for itself. A conservative gift to future historians. This next year they propertyp felonies) who have ended up in estimate is that the program has returned $47,000,000 to want to work with the city to incorporate prison,p either because of a long criminal the economy. historical displays into their remodel of city historyh or because probation did not The CIP staff work hard. When they had a Coronavi- hall. And just this past year they helped work for them. It’s an intensive and highly structured rus outbreak among the offenders, it was contained and raise over $20,000 to repair the foundation of program for 270 (180 at WR, 90 at Togo) qualifying male their efforts kept Pine County numbers down. The staff the Rural School Museum. offenders. Phase I is six months with an emphasis on ed- has done everything right; they don’t deserve to lose It’s a great organization doing good work ucation, critical thinking, chemical treatment, rigorous their jobs and have the facilities shut down. – and it’s only in its seventh year, so I look exercise and boot camp. The program will also not be effective if it is moved forward to seeing what they do next. If They must also work, much of it benefi ting the com- to a prison. For it to work, it has to be in a camp setting you’re like me, you’re already signed up for munity or non-profi ts. For instance, participants build away from the prison. It’s been tried in prisons, and it’s an annual membership, but if not I urge you houses for Habitat for Humanity, provide over 50 hours not nearly as effective. to check it out at pinecityhistory.com or 320- a week in staff time to Camp Heartland, unload trucks Our local legislators are working hard on this and are 322-9208. for Disabled American Veterans, participate in com- aware of it. A separate supplemental budget is needed Take care of yourself, your loved ones and munity improvement projects, and provide help during to continue the program, and there sounds like support your neighbors this week – and remember emergencies (the Willow River and Moose Lake fl oods from the legislature. Please reach out to the governor’s what that big book says about exactly who are a great example). They participate in restorative offi ce and legislative leaders and ask to put the cuts on your neighbor is. Talk to you soon. justice measures. There are also vocational opportuni- hold and to push for a separate supplement. It often feels ties, and other college and career prep guidance. like we’re the forgotten area of the state - if you value MIKE GAINOR is the editor of the Pine City Pioneer. Contact him at Upon completing Phase I, there is another six months this program and the jobs that it provides, make your [email protected] or 320-322-5241. of Phase II and III (mostly served in the community). voices heard.

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Jeff’s Outdoor Services recently donated a Mack Semi Tractor for Ruby’s Pantry food distribution program. Jeff Jahnz, owner of Jeff’s Outdoor Services said he sees Ruby’s Pantry as a wonderful way to help people in the rural com- munities during these economically challenging times. The truck will be used to pick up food from suppliers and transport food to distribution sites. Years The Hinckley-Pine City Flames MIKE GAINOR | THE PIONEER Snowmobile Club recently made Ago a $1,000 donation to the Family Kim Pathways Hinckley Food Shelf. The It’s a tough job, but someone’s gotta do it Hinckley Food Shelf serves the areas David of Hinckley, Brook Park and Beroun. Pine County Fair Board members taste-test the apple pie on Sunday, Aug. 8, the last day of the Fair. Judging baked goods is one of many responsibilities of Fair Board members – and probably not the worst.

25 Years Ago, 1995 noon as the grand champion winners during the evening in one hour and forty-eight minutes. We were second annual kiddie parade, sponsored by the Pine just coming up for air when Rudolph Bazil told us Chad Houston, son of Rick and Eunice Houston of City Mrs. Jaycees. that the fastest town he had been in was Spooner, WI, Pine City, recently assumed the position of manager where they arrest you for obstructing traffi c if you at the Pizza Pub. Houston graduated from the restau- 75 Years Ago, 1945 travel slow. He was over there last week and says they rant management course at Alexandria Technical JoAnn Neville has been declared the winner of have signs at both sides of town reading thus “Speed College. the state conservation camp trip for Pine county 4-H Limit 45 Miles Per Hour.” Beth Howard, granddaughter of Irene Howard and members. The Poker force hopped into our little jitneys and daughter of Ken and Bonnie Howard, North Branch, A battalion of the Minnesota State Guard from bowled along Rock Creek and other places pretty live- was invited last April to be part of the 80-member the 4-H regiment, Minneapolis, were in Pine City ly, sometimes brushing a rig or two out of the way, but U.S. Team in the World Sports Exchange games in last Sunday for fi eld maneuvers and the working of the above mentioned boys have watches whose hands Barcelona, Spain. She earned her medals in the shot problems. travel faster than ours. put event as part of the track and fi eld team and also The members of the Snake River Conservation club competed in the discus, taking fi fth and sixth place. have been busy this week cleaning up the conserva- tion building and the displays are being arranged. It 125 Years Ago, 1895 is hoped that next summer a tourist bureau can be es- 50 Years Ago, 1970 tablished in the building, as was done before the war. Harvesting is fi nished in this section and threshing has commenced. The crops are the best ever seen in this country. Over 1,900 persons enjoyed the BBQ beef feed in Laurence Poferl has accepted a position with a St. Pine City last Saturday served by Battery B. Cooks 100 Years Ago, 1920 Paul newspaper “Der Wanderer”, and will take to the prepared over 650 pounds of beef for the event. We happened to mention the other day that Frank road in a short time. The last of the rural schools in Pine County will be Stuck had driven up from St. Paul in two hours and Not less that one hundred fi fty people spent Sunday sold at public auction on September 19. These districts fi ve minutes. We thought that was good time. But at Lake Pokegama. This lake is destined to become are 1562 (Hustletown) and 1573 (Milburn). Fred Jordan comes forth and says that he and George one of the fi nest resorts in the state. Many of the country schools have become town Haynes went from Pine City to Willow River in We understand that the fi sherman’s point at Poke- halls, some have been remodeled into homes, while fi fty-eight minutes. Just as we were recovering from gama has been sold to a Minneapolis party who, it is others wrecked for lumber. The proceeds go to the this Bill Schumacher tells that he went from Port said, will erect twenty four cottages, build a chapel consolidated district. Arthur to the boundary, fi fty-fi ve miles in one hour and otherwise improve the point. Watch Pokegama in The Statue of Liberty (Jill Trampe) and Uncle Sam and a half. This sounded good until Sam Miller said the near future. (Kathy Malone) were selected last Thursday after- that he and Jim Mach went to St. Paul last Saturday

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Don’t take democracy for granted rial in Washington, Dc is inscriber these words: “I our land today who would like to control individ- To the Editor: have sworn upon the altar of God eternal hostility ual thought and belief. They pledge allegiance to Seventy-fi ve years ago on Aug. 15, 1945 Emperor against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.” “choice” in some things but demand conformity in Hirohito of Imperial japan accepted unconditional This statement of Thomas Jefferson is the heart of many things. Any person with a smidgen of histor- surrender to end World War II. He signed the offi cial democracy. Unfortunately there are a great many ical awareness should shudder at the “re-education papers on the deck of the battleship USS Missouri Americans today who have no concept of this bedrock camps” run by totalitarians in the past 100 years, and in Tokyo Bay on September 2, 1945. A few months principle. Today there are many who have replaced existing even today in China and elsewhere. earlier, on May 7, 1945, General Alfred Jodl of the respectful good-faith disagreement with group-think- Let freedom ring, and let respectful debate prevail. Nazi High Command surrendered unconditionally to ing, shaming, cancel-culture, censorship, and brute That’s what Jefferson had in mind. Allied Forces, on behalf of his dead Führer, at Reims force. It rests on hubris and selfi shness: Constitution- in Night the Wall Fell. The “war” in Berlin between al rights for me but not for thee. I should be listened Jim Hanson freedom and economic health versus authoritarian- to, not you. This is incompatible with democracy. No Pine City ism and poverty came to an end. East Germans began one should fear letting their voice be heard in the to prosper as they emerged from totalitarian Marx- public square. ism. Is it any wonder why Thomas Jefferson and others Make Sept. 1 ‘Mail a letter day’ Today we face another dire threat to freedom and are under attack by revisionists masquerading as To the Editor: democracy. On the Rotunda of the Jefferson Memo- authentic historians? There are mini-me tyrants in Life under this pandemic has really made it lone- ly and boring for a lot of people who are in nursing homes, retirement homes, or just alone in their own homes. Some of us have been trying to write letters or send cards to people that we think might appreci- ate them. Other folks have mentioned that they have meant to do that but don’t seem to get around to it. How about designating Sept. 1 as “Mail a Letter Day,” If we have a timeline, maybe we can each either write a letter or send a card to a person who would appreci- ate hearing from us.

Dorothy Jamison 6 PINE CITY PIONEER AUGUST 20, 2020 www.pinecitymn.com Sheriff : Suspect started fi re to hide his own blood after bungled burglary

BY MIKE GAINOR entered the residence. They found a [email protected] lighter on the rocking chair in the living room area. The owner said the A Braham man has been charged lighter did not belong to her. Part of the with arson and burglary after allegedly residence was burned extensively and setting fi re to a house he had burglar- the ceiling had fallen in, but the rest of ized in Grasston. the house was still intact. According to the criminal complaint Deputies had prior contact with the fi led in Pine County court, on Aug. 12, vehicle with the license plate identifi ed offi cers from the Pine County Sheriff’s by the victim related to David Ernest Offi ce and the Pine City Fire Depart- Schaer, 49, of Braham. ment were dispatched to a residence On Aug. 12, the Kanabec County on Henriette Road in Grasston after a Sheriff’s Offi ce was contacted by a per- house was reported on fi re. son who said that Schaer had showed A deputy arrived fi rst and could see up at their house with a large bleeding dark, heavy smoke coming from the cut on his right arm and that he was southern side of the residence. The now collapsed on the fl oor. A deputy homeowner told the deputy that no one arrived and identifi ed the person as was inside, but added that someone had Schaer. The deputy learned that Pine broken into the residence and started it County was looking for Schaer and on fi re. The deputy could see fresh ve- notifi ed Pine County he had found him. hicle tire burn marks in the gravel and Schaer was taken to the hospital for an aluminum ladder leaning against treatment for his arm. the window. Flames were coming out The person told deputies that Schaer through a broken window on the south- said he had gotten desperate and tried west side of the house. to rob a place but was on a ladder and The owner of the house said that she cut his arm. He said there was blood and another person had been in Mora all over the carpet and he was worried and were on their way home but when about his DNA. He then found some gas they got close to the residence they saw and started a fi re. As he was leaving, a vehicle parked near the garage door two women showed up and he told them with the dome light on. No one was he was going to get medical attention. supposed to be at the property. Schaer had surgery on his wrist and They pulled in next to the vehicle and was then taken into custody by the Pine honked. A white male, approximately County Sheriff’s Department on Aug. six feet tall, came out from the south- 13. west side of the building with a blanket Deputies executed a search warrant or sheet wrapped around his hand. at Schaer’s residence on Aug. 13 and They said he was holding a window found two loaded shotguns. A record PHOTO PROVIDED screen, and it looked like he had a cut check showed that Schaer is ineligible Residents found fi re and smoke erupting from the window of their home shortly after a on his arm. The man told them he was to possess fi rearms due to numerous bleeding man matching Schaer’s description left their property. hurt and looking for help, then got into prior convictions. his car and drove off west on Henriette Schaer has been charged with felony Road. They were able to get a license fi rst-degree arson, felony second-degree plate on his vehicle. They then discov- and third-degree burglary and posses- PINE CITY AREA Let us do the work for you! ered that the house was on fi re and sion of a fi rearm by a person convicted called 911. of a crime of violence. Althoff & Nordquist, LLC Once the Pine City Fire Department Schaer faces a maximum charge of 20 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS had extinguished the fi re, offi cers years in prison, a $30,000 fi ne or both. www.althoffandnordquist.com Carl D. Nordquist Jr., CPA Robert R. Althoff, CPA Heat Your Business or Shop Payroll, Bookkeeping, Write-Up, Personal, Partnership and Corporate Taxes with a Central Boiler Classic Outdoor Wood Furnace 1300 Northridge Dr., NW Unit #1 124 East Forest Pine City, Minnesota Mora, Minnesota Telephone: 320-629-6185 Telephone: 320-679-4846 Oak Park

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STAFF REPORT with Pine County Public Health to plan experts together with school leaders to Hinckley-Finlayson: www.hf.k12. [email protected] and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. see the big picture and then respond mn.us “We plan to meet weekly to ensure accordingly.” East Central: www.eastcentral.k12. Pine County school districts and Pine consistent communication and analyz- Lo noted that the Pine County mn.us County Public Health have announced ing the most up to date case data,” Com- COVID-19 Hotline is still available, Willow River: www.isd577.org that they will work together as schools munity Health Services Administrator Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 “As a reminder, wear a mask when in move toward the fi rst day of the 2020- Samantha Lo said. “Understanding and p.m. at 320-591-1690 to answer questions public, social distance, and wash your 2021 school year. responding to COVID-19 is not some- and offer help accessing resources. hands frequently,” Lo said. “By follow- Pine County Public Health reports thing any one organization should han- For the most up to date information ing these guidelines, every person can that a collaborative response team dle alone. We know this disease ignores regarding your school district’s re- play a part in keeping our community for the Pine City, Hinckley-Finlayson, school district lines, and information opening plans, please visit your school safe and schools open.” East Central, and Willow River school is constantly changing. By working district’s website. districts will all work in collaboration together, we can bring the public health Pine City: www.pinecity.k12.mn.us Woman injured in Sandstone area crash

STAFF REPORT The state patrol reports that an ap- [email protected] proaching 1997 Saturn Sedan driven by Breawna Renee Hemm, 20, of Ida- A Sandstone woman has been hos- bel, Oklahoma didn’t have time to stop pitalized after a crash at the intersec- and collided with the Pontiac. tion of Interstate 35 and Highway 23 Both drivers were uninjured. on the afternoon of Thursday, Aug. 13. However, the passenger of the Pontiac According to the incident report Grand Prix – Theresa Rose Grygelko, from the Minnesota State Patrol, on 57, of Sandstone – was hospitalized MIKE GAINOR | THE PIONEER Aug 13 at approximately 4:46 p.m., after the incident with injuries de- With the west side of Highway 61 blocked off on Aug. 18, workers were busy fi xing the side- a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix driven scribed as non-life threatening. walks in front of the Voyageur Bottle Shop and on corners up and down Main Street. by Michael Lawrence Smith, 61, of All parties involved in the crash Sandstone was at the intersection of were wearing seat belts, and alcohol I-35 and Highway 23 and was inching was not involved, according to the forward to get a better visual of the Minnesota State Patrol. intersection. Main Street road work could continue 2 more weeks

BY MIKE GAINOR pave in new blacktop. [email protected] He also said there will be some lim- ited work on the pipes at the buildings Road work on Main Street between where the pipes get access to the mains County Road 7 and Hillside Avenue running under Highway 61. could go on for two more weeks, ac- “They’re getting cleaned out, inspect- cording to Assistant County Engineer ed, repaired, but they’re for the most Aaron Gunderson. part just staying in place,” Gunderson Gunderson said that traffi c and said. parking would be blocked along the Gunderson said he knows residents sidewalk on one side of the street at a will be relieved when the work is done. time as workers remove sidewalk at the “It’ll certainly be good to get it out street corners and put in new sidewalk of the way,” he said. Parking will be ramps. restored, and we’ll get the new striping Travelers will continue to see cones down. It’s going to look good when it’s and barrels on the west side of the road done.” until it changes over to the east side. Or The Main Street redevelopment in parking. Pine City is part of $3,933,387 in road After the sidewalk and the curb is work in nine projects across Pine done, Gunderson said, workers will County. come in and mill out the pavement and 8 PINE CITY PIONEER www.pinecitymn.com AUGUST 20, 2020

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Throughout Minnesota, 4-H educators and youth are putting their innovation skills to work as they create alternative experiences to replace 2020 county fairs, including the Pine County Fair. “4-H’s priority is to provide learning and leadership experiences that guide youth in building relationships, developing communication techniques and strengthening organizational skills,” said Jennifer A. Skuza, Extension Center for Youth Development associate dean and state 4-H director. “We’ve been committed to helping maintain the county fair experience as much as possible, recognizing that possibilities and limitations vary among all of Minnesota’s 87 counties.” Pine County 4-H hosted a Virtual Showcase to give youth a judging experience for static exhibits and livestock projects. Pine County 4-H staff were overwhelmed Natalie C. Beef Prospect Heifer Calf with the amount of high quality projects that were received this year. There were Donald A. eight exhibitors and 23 entries into the Pine County 4-H Virtual Showcase. The static “I chose my calf exhibit because my mom Tractor projects were judged on July 28, 2020 and the livestock projects were judged on Aug. wanted me to try showing a beef animal since it is the family business and she did it when “I chose this project to honor my grandfather 3, 2020. Below you will fi nd the results from the Pine County 4-H Virtual Showcase. she was young. I didn’t have an interest in it and restore his old tractor. He purchased the initially but after I started working with my tractor new from the dealer in 1960. A farmer calf Hailey, I REALLY liked it because I loved to being able to purchase a new tractor was a big tatic o ect e lt Matilda F. S Pr j R su s wash, brush, dry, lead and feed her.” deal back then. I calculated the purchase price Green Ribbon - Mermaid Pouch lot in and e tile in today’s dollars to be about $40,000.” C h g T x s Green Ribbon - Mermaid Necklace Natalie A. Green Ribbon - Mermaid Bracelet Grand Champion - Tote Bag Crafts and Fine Arts Livestock Project Results Natalie A. ee Grand Champion - Unicorn Picture Frame B f Natalie C. Natalie C. Grand Champion - Beef Prospect Heifer Calf Reserve Grand Champion - Pumpkin Painting Grady H. Blue Ribbon - Cereal Box Aquarium Cloverbud Livestock Project Natalie A. Results Alex A. Blue Ribbon - Flower Bracelet Rabbit Cloverbud plo in nimal Ex r g A s Molly D. Adeline F. “I chose to build the Lego truck because it was Grady H. Green Ribbon - Rabbit Cloverbud fun.” Grand Champion - Tigers “I like this project because I’m proud of it and Forest Resources sewed it.” Grady H. Grand Champion - Leaf Identifi cation Book Home Environment Natalie C. Grand Champion - Barbie Doll Bedrooms Science of Animals Grady H. Grand Champion - Dairy Promotional Poster Matilda F. Tractor Donald A. Cloverbud Grand Champion - Restored his Grandfather’s “I like making jewelry!” Tractor Molly D. Grady H. lo e d Science of Animals Cloverbud Static Projects C v rbu “His name is Jack. He is a Dwarf Hotot and was “I wanted to do a project on my favorite calf, Results born 4/26/19. His ear tag is D2M. We got Jack Grace.” Alex A. so we could show him at the fair. We saw a Green Ribbon - Lego Truck Hotot at the fair last year and wanted to learn Green Ribbon - Sailboat more about rabbits.” Green Ribbon - Flower Pot To learn more about 4-H in Pine County, call 800-657-3813 Molly D. Green Ribbon - Quilt or visit the website, www.4-H.umn.edu Green Ribbon - Playdough Rose Natalie A. Adeline F. a t and ine t Green Ribbon - Unicorn Doll Cr f s F Ar s Green Ribbon - Playdough Bowl “I chose this project because I love 763-689-3134 Green Ribbon - Fairy Garden unicorns”

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INSPIRATIONS Double meanings? Four o’clock coff ee in the fi eld My father always claimed tone; or if you pitch in, it that English was the most dif- means you donate time or BY SHIRLEY SCHMIDT mac cups for each of us plus a couple extra just fi cult language in the world to money. in case a neighbor happened by. She covered the learn. He was born to Swed- An invalid is someone who Ah … the smell of coffee! The child in me tub with a large towel and it took both of us to ish parents can’t walk, but the same spell- re-lives the summer afternoons that my mother carry the loaded tub into our ’49 Buick for the who were ing can mean a document brought coffee to the fi eld at four o’clock … the trek to the fi eld. immigrants that is no longer in effect, i.e., hour that farmers enjoyed afternoon refresh- The men often worked the same fi eld which to America invalid. ments. made it convenient to feed them lunch at one lo- in the late Pine is a beautiful tree, Farm work was rigorous. Dust and chaff cation. Most of our farm acreage extended along 1800’s. Dad but it also means to long for caked on sweat-drenched chambray shirts. a tree-lined ridge above the shores of Heron learned something or someone. A well By four o’clock during the long, hot summer Lake in southwestern Minnesota. Sophie drove Swedish in is a deep hole in the ground afternoon, a hard-working farmer relished along the farm road that followed the ridge. I his home, but from which we draw water; lunchtime – moments of well-earned rest and was always amazed at how the men had their Meandering had to learn but if we are well, it means we refreshment. rounds timed to be at the tree line for their four English when aren’t sick. And if we’re well When I was still too young to help with o’clock appointment with Mom and her washtub with he started off, we’re not short on money. fi eldwork such as planting, cultivating or full of lunch goodness. school here. Oh well, I’m not really sure. harvesting, I made sure I was in the house for The washtub was set into lush grass under Margaret And when I And then I’m wondering if lunchtime. the trees. Mom passed a sandwich to everyone, Margaret think about my iron which I use to iron At about half past three, my mother, Sophie, followed by the watermelon wedges and brown- it, perhaps my tablecloths is made of that made a big pot of fresh coffee. She always mixed ies. Then she opened the coffee jar. As each Marty Dad was hard metal called iron? an egg in the grounds. At the time, I didn’t know cup of coffee was poured, the redolent aroma “right.” Getting back to those two why and never asked. Egg mixed in the coffee mingled with the earthy fragrance of grass and Being right words, “right” and “left,” they grounds lent mysterious fl avor properties and soil. This was the closest thing to a picnic for means something totally dif- also have a political mean- delightful fragrance to her fresh brewed coffee. our family. Life was good. We enjoyed those four ferent than turning right, or ing, right? Or left? Or am I Some call it church basement coffee. I found out o’clock lunches together. Coffee in the fi eld is a knowing right from wrong, or wrong? Webster had to be a later that it’s a Scandinavian practice with such fi rmly rooted childhood memory – treasured being right-handed. Turning really smart man to compile wide acceptance that it transcended nationality and enduring. left has a different meaning that dictionary; I wonder if and cultural norms – a practice with unani- than being left behind, or his eyes smarted at the end of mous acceptance throughout the Midwest. SHIRLEY SCHMIDT is a long-time contributor to the Pine City Pioneer. left-handed. each work day? Mom fi lled a large Mason jar with her raptur- and a member of the Pine Writers group in Pine City. A pitcher is the guy on I’m so glad I have clear eyes ous coffee and added just the right amount of the mound who throws the when the Pioneer arrives, so cream and sugar. The rich aroma of coffee-ness Editor’s Note: We invite faith leaders, commu- ball to the batter (not cake I can read every article; but I swirled around the kitchen. She wrapped the jar nity members and thoughtful readers to share batter), but a pitcher is also a hate to take time to clear the in a towel and put the bundle in a washtub with uplifting writing and ideas in “Inspirations.” For container that holds liquids. dishes from the table fi rst! a smaller jar of Cool Aid for us kids. Next came more information email [email protected] This reminds me that “pitch” baloney sandwiches on white Wonder bread or call Mike at 320-629-6771. not only means to throw a MARGARET MARTY is a writer and poet wrapped in wax paper, a big bowl of watermelon ball; it can also mean a dark who is delighted to be living in retirement on wedges and a plate of brownies or cookies, often substance, a slope, a musical the Rock Creek farm where she grew up. fresh from the oven. She included enough Mel-

guide Proud to sponsor and salute our local churches Church of Christ Hands for Pine City Immaculate Conception Pine City Evangelical Free Where You 815 7th St. SW, Pine City Outreach Church Catholic Church Church Get the Most 10 a.m. Bible Study Meeting in Pine City Library 535 8th St. SW, Pine City 625 Golf Ave SW Out of Life 11 a.m. Worship Service Community Room 320-629-2935 Pastor Joel Preston 4 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday Nights from 6-7 p.m. Monsignor Alek Suchan Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible Study. Pastors Julie & Brad Samuelson www.icchurchpinecitymn.org Nursery (infant-3yrs) www.ElderwoodofHinckley.com Contact: Greg Douvier P.O. Box 164 PC [email protected] Wednesdays: AWANA (Sept-Apr) 6 (320) 384-7373 • 710 Spring Lane, Hinckley 320-336-8978 320-496-3009 Mass: Saturday 5 pm, Sunday 10 p.m.; Joe Gatzke, Student Pastor [email protected] am, Confession: Saturday (Youth Group), Dale Evangelical Free Church Facebook fan page: 4-4:30p.m., Sunday 9:15-9:45a.m. Jr & Sr High 6:00 p.m. 45268 Brunswick Rd, Harris, MN Hands for Pine City Phone: 320-629-2584 763-689-5817 Existing to be the hands of Jesus to Journey North Church Email: [email protected] Pine City Pastor/Teacher Dr. Harvey Martin Current location: Sunday School, all ages 9:00 am 840 Main St S, behind A&W. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Henriette Community Church Sunday Service 10:25 am Pastor Tim Adams 320-629-2935 (Free Methodist) www.daleefc.com 320-629-6111 19390 Ave, Beroun, MN 320-629-2561 One mile North of Henriette on Awana, Wed. 6:30-8:00pm Sunday Services: 9 & 10:30 a.m. Monsignor Alek Suchan MEMBER HWY 107 • 320-679-4875 Youth, Wed. 6:30-8:00pm Nursery, toddlers and KidVenture Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. Serving the Pine City Area Since 1896 Pastor Jack Droste programs during both services. Sunday School, 9:15 am.; First Presbyterian Church www.JourneyNorthChurch.com South Pine Baptist Church Sunday morning Worship, 405 Main St. S., Pine City Meeting at Pine City Library 10:15 a.m. Community Room 320-629-3592 Living Water Fellowship 915 W. 8th St. Rush City, MN 300 5th St SE, Pine City, MN A strong, recognized Pastor Rob Spahr voice for individuals Hinckley Seventh Day Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Pastor Dennis Eng www.firstprespinecity.org and families that Adventist Call 320-358-3818 for weekly Bible 320-336-9292 Sunday Worship Celebration desire freedom from 550 1st St. NE, Hinckley studies and youth activities. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. addiction 320-384-6167 Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, Preschool-Gr 6 Pastor: Carlos Rodriguez Wednesday Bible study at 7p.m. 645 3rd Ave SW 10:30 a.m. Open Arms Church of God Services, Saturday, 11 a.m. (Call for location) Pine City, MN 55063 Wednesday Youth Group 6:15 PM 406 Pine St., Grasston, MN 320-629-0059 Fellowship lunch 1st and 3rd 320-396-3373 www.southpinebaptist.org Saturday following services. Grace Baptist Church Pastor Gene Sherrod Zion Lutheran Church 1 mile Southwest of Pine City Spirit Filled Worship Hope Lutheran Church Grasston 410 Main St. S, Pine City on Fairway Road (next to I-35) Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Dean Oelfke, Pastor Worship 9 a.m. 320-629-1374 Children’s ministry 320-396-3925 Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Waxberg Clinic Pastor Tim W. Stratton hopelutherangrasston.org Growing in Grace Preschool CHIROPRACTIC • REHAB • WELLNESS 10:00 a.m. Sunday School Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday Worship Service 11am Mon-Wed- Fri a.m. for all ages. 11:00 a.m. Preaching 825 Golf Ave SW Pine City 320-629-5288 Holy Communion first and third Service, 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. 320-629-2985 Pastor Glen Kleppe Toll Free 888-WAXBERG Sundays and festival days. 320-629-3683 7:30 p.m. Wed. Bible study, Sunday service is in the backyard 805 Main Street South 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Master Clubs for starting July 5 at 9 a.m! Pine City, MN 55063 Hustletown Community Church children ages 4 to 6th grade. Bring your lawn chair. Communion www.waxbergclinic.com (HCC) will be served 1st and 3rd Sundays. Hustletown Non-Denominational We will continue live streaming, so 17945 Blue Jay Ln click on the facebook link on our Pastor Bruce Thompson web page orlcpc.com, or follow us 651-983-8130 on our facebook page Our Mail: 1010 3rd Ave SW Redeemer Lutheran Church Pine City Sunday School 10:15 am Worship Service 11:00 am 511 Old Hwy 61 S, Hinckley, MN (320) 384-7002 To be included in the Worship Guide or to make changes to your listing please contact Mel at (320) 384-6188 or email [email protected] W O R S H I P 12 PINE CITY PIONEER PEOPLE AUGUST 20, 2020 www.pinecitymn.com OBITUARIES

Rita Bible was visiting Auntie Rita while she Lois Youngbauer Mary Jacobson and Mary Broz. worked at the Pine County Fair Needle- Lois loved garage sales and was Rita Bible passed away Wednesday, point Exhibit Building. Lois Youngbauer passed away on still buying new found treasures for Aug. 5, 2020 at Lakeside Health & Rehab Rita loved to travel; over the past Saturday, Aug. 10, 2020 at the age of 88. herself and others into the last days of in Pine City at the age of 87. years some of her travel companions She was born in Duluth on January her life. Rita Joan Bible was born July 26, included her sisters and nieces. She 20, 1932. She was the only child born Every spare moment she had 1933 to Francis and Mary (Behrendt) traveled throughout the United States to Irvin “Chick” Foster and May during her retirement years was Bible in Hinckley Township, Pine and made a very memorable trip to visit (Kepler) Foster. Her entire childhood spent embroidering 100’s of beautiful County. Rita her nephew in Australia with sisters was spent kitchen dish towels. In addition, she wasw the sev- Millie and Verna. ini Rutledge, also embroidered countless, amazing enthe of twelve For Rita volunteering was a source Minnesota.M quilts that were gifted to her friends childrenc of pride; she was a role model for her SheS attend- and family. anda lived in entire family. Rita was selfl ess and ede the little During the last 10 years, she en- HinckleyH un- provided countless hours of patient, countryc joyed her life with friend Kenny Peil. tilt 1940 when caring and loving visits to her extended schools in Together they played Bingo almost thet family family. She provided AARP Driver’s Rutledge,R every evening. On Wednesday, Aug. movedm east of Training for 16 years; served as the thet local 5, they played bingo for the fi rst time PineP City. VFW Auxiliary Treasure for 20+ years, CatholicC since March. It was great to be with As a served on many church committees ChurchC and all the friends they had not seen for youngy girl and provided communion for shut-ins. graduatedg fi ve months. Lois won two games. shes attend- Rita was named the 2005 Pine City fromf Willow Lois will be greatly missed by all ede District Citizen of the Year and also the 2009 RiverR High her family and friends. She will be 777 country Outstanding Senior Volunteer of the SchoolS remembered for her fun, hardworking schools and Year. ini 1950. and generous personality as well as then the Pine City High School. As a Rita is survived by her sisters Verna Shortly after graduation she landed her famous story telling! The lega- high school senior Rita was employed Carlson, Marian (Jim) Schoeberl; her fi rst big job as a clerk/stenogra- cy she leaves reminds us to: Bloom part-time with the Northwestern Bell brother LeRoy (Marlene) Bible; sister- pher for Pine County Minnesota. She Where You are Planted. Work Hard. Telephone Company in Pine City. In in-law Margaret Bible; many, many worked in the court house in Pine Be Generous. Live Well. Laugh Often 1951, she graduated from Pine City nieces, nephews, other relatives and City. and Live Each Day Like it is Your High School and continued at the tele- friends. Lois was attending a party at Alex Last. phone company as a full-time employee. She is preceded in death by her Pangerl’s farm when she met Jimmy Lois is survived by her special Her career with the telephone company parents Frank and Mary Bible; broth- Youngbauer. They were married on friend Kenny Peil; children Sue lasted 38 years and she traveled all ers Francis “Bud” (Adeline) Bible, October 1, 1951. They lived most of (Mark) Osterdyk of Pine City, Rudy around Minnesota during those years. John (Avis) Bible, Robert (Betty) Bible, their 52 years together on their beauti- (Sheila) Youngbauer of Rock Creek, She lived and worked in Wadena, Dulu- Donald Bible, Kenneth (Pauline) Bible, ful dairy farm in West Rock. Jim and Pat Youngbauer of Sturgis, South th, Grand Rapids, Brainerd, Crookston, sisters Shirley (Don) Elfstrum, Mildred Lois had seven children; Susan, Sha- Dakota, Marty Youngbauer of Rush Minneapolis and Montevideo. Her (Fred) Baker, Lucille (Leo) Skluzacek; ron, Michael “Rudy”, Patrick, Marty, City, Robin (Scott) Wimmer of Pine brother LeRoy always said “she was brother-in-law Harvey Carlson. Robin and Matthew. In addition to her City, Matt Youngbauer of Wisconsin; ringing the most out of it”. Monsignor Aleksander Suchan seven children, she had 13 grandchil- son-in-law Dave (Chris) Henschel In 1991, upon retiring Rita returned celebrated a Mass of Christian Burial dren, 15 great grandchildren plus one of Big Lake; 13 grandchildren, 15 to Pine City and purchased a large for Rita Tuesday, August 11th at the Im- new great granddaughter arriving in great-grandchildren home on 8th Street. When asked why maculate Conception Catholic Church November. She was preceded in death by she would need such a large home, she in Pine City, music was provided by While raising a large, busy family her parents Irvin and May Foster; responded “I have so much furniture; Kevin and Joanne Cahill. A time of and being a farmer’s wife, Lois always husband Jim Youngbauer; daughter a smaller home wouldn’t accommo- visitation and reviewal took place from worked a second job. She worked for Sharon Henschel. date all of it.” However, her extended 5-8 p.m., Monday, Aug. 10 with a prayer Pine County, Pine City Bar & Lounge, A family service for Lois is planned family thought the large home was to service at 7:30 p.m. all the Swanson Lakeside Nursing Home, Twin City for Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 with pub- accommodate her large family; siblings Funeral Chapel and also one hour prior Arsenal and the Rock Creek Motor lic visitation and reviewal 4-8 p.m. and their spouses, numerous nieces to the mass at St. Anthony Commons in Stop. She was a fabulous cook and Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020 at the Swanson and nephews and their spouses, great the church. Casket bearers were Rita’s was most known for her German Funeral Chapel in Pine City. The nieces and nephews and even some nephews: Donald Elfstrum, Rick Sk- Potato Dumplings and Potato Salad. interment will take place at Johnson great greats out in Oregon. Rita always luzacek, Keith Carlson, Scott Skalicky, She had the wonderful gift of hospi- Memorial Cemetery in West Rock welcomed everyone and was a fabulous Tim Baker and Jason Bible. Interment tality and welcomed and fed many Creek. Since the service Monday is hostess to the famous Bible pot-luck took place at Calvary Catholic Ceme- friends and family on the farm. Even restricted to family; everyone is invit- spreads where no one went home hun- tery in Pine City. during her last years of living in the ed to attend her burial at 11 a.m. and/ gry. She was an integral part of family Memorial in Rita’s memory may be North Pine Apartments she was often or a 12 p.m. memorial luncheon at the Christmas celebrations. Rita had a directed to the donor’s choice. cooking and sharing food with her Osterdyk family farm. tremendous knack for keeping the little Funeral arrangements are entrusted friends there. Memorials may be directed to: children entertained; she bought gifts to: Funeral and Cremation Service of Lois was a world traveler. She Johnson Memorial Cemetery---perpet- for all of her nieces and nephews until Pine City, Swanson Chapel. visited Africa three times and also ual care. they reached their teen years. Her www.FuneralAndCremationService. Canada, Europe, Mexico and Ireland. Funeral arrangements are entrust- gifts were special and unique for each. com She loved the many trips all over the ed to: Funeral and Cremation Service One of the highlights for the little kids USA with her family and very often of Pine City, Swanson Chapel traveled with her special girlfriends, www.FuneralAndCremationSer- Charlene Schwarz, LaDez Pangerl, vice.com

Gary Sundermeyer His compassion and patience made him a beloved aide to the patients he cared Gary Lee Sundermeyer, of Braham, for. Eventually Gary transitioned from passed away on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 aide to the custodial staff where he at the Estates at Rush City. He was 69 worked until his retirement in 2004. years old. On September 11, 1976, Gary was Gary was born on Aug. 13, 1950 in united in marriage to Pamela Ann Braham to parents Arthur and Kath- Marie Wolf in Cambridge. They were ryn (Rieffer) Sundermeyer. He attend- blessed with a daughter, Sara. ede Braham Gary loved visiting and being with SchoolsS until his family and friends. He enjoyed hish senior watching shows about wars and histo- years,y when ry, crime shows, and anything about thet family animals and nature. He will be dearly movedm to missed. Cambridge.C Gary was preceded in death by his HeH graduat- parents. ede from the He is survived by his wife, Pam; CambridgeC daughter Sara; brother Dennis (Janet) HighH School Sundermeyer of Pine City; sister Nancy ini 1968. (Randy) Fields of Isanti; uncles, Lester ShortlyS after, Sundermeyer and Jacob Rieffer; aunts, heh began Alyce (Ralph) Anderson and Irene Rief- hish 35 year fer; as well as many nieces, nephews, career at the Cambridge State Hospital. cousins, and friends.

Eternal rest grant unto them MIKE GAINOR | THE PIONEER O Lord, and let perpetual light Get your ‘Fair Flair’ here! shine upon them. Kati Dvorak, Hannah Davis, Rebecca Matson, Neveah Bridges, Chance Ovick, Vicki Ovick, Kay Wimmer and Katie Ovick helped hand out bags of goodies donated by local busi- nesses and organizations to area kids on what would have been Sunday Funday at the May they rest in peace. 2020 Pine County Fair. AUGUST 20, 2020 PEOPLE PINE CITY PIONEER 13 www.pinecitymn.com

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19 3/4 inches long. His parents are Andrew Thank you her funeral arrange- Paulson and Amanda Murphy of Grasston. Ezra is Our family would ments. We thank welcomed home by grandparents Robert and like to thank every- Deacon Biever for Zayden Hayes Paulson was born on July 11, Jane Thomas of Braham, and Arthur (Larry) one for the love and his wonderful mes- 2020 at Welia Health. He weighed seven and Bonnie Murphy of Akeley. support shown to us sage at Rita’s prayer pounds, fi ve ounces and was 20 1/2 inches during the loss of service and Monsi- long. His parents are Brianna Koch and Corey our sister and aunt, gnor Suchan for his Paulson of Ogilvie. Zayden is welcomed home Rita Bible. Thank prayers and com- by his grandparents Kacie Peterson and Don Torell you to those who forting words at the Renollett of Ogilvie and Kelly Paulson. gave cards, memo- funeral Mass. We rials, Mass offer- also thank Kevin Miles Corey Torell was born on July 17, 2020 ings, fl owers and and Joann Cahill for at Welia Health. He weighed nine pounds, other expressions the beautiful music, Priebe one ounce and was 21 inches long. His par- of sympathy. We the American Le- SUBMITTED ents are Kayana Bearheart and Keaton Torell also thank the staff gion and V.F.W. Aux- Josephine Elizabeth Priebe was born on July of Isle and Mora. Miles is welcomed home at Lakeside Health iliary Honor Guards Adeline Nelson 13, 2020 at Welia Health. He weighed nine by grandparents Georgia Bearheart, and and Rehab for the for their presence, pounds, ten ounces and was 19 1/2 inches Kimberly Voss Palo, Dave Matchninsky, and loving care given the pallbearers, 90 long. His parents are Riley and Nicole Priebe the late Corey Torell. to Rita while she readers, eulogists, Celebrating your birthday of Mora. Josie is welcomed home by sibling resided there and to and all those who 9 decades of memories Johnathan (2 years old). Her grandparents Fairview Hospice were there for us in 1080 months of happiness are Mike and Kris Osterdyk of Mora and for the comfort- many other ways. 4696 weeks of love Charles Priebe and Robin Priebe and Fred Harth ing attention they We really appreciate 32,873 days of wisdom Sawatzky. provided during all you did to help us 1 wonderful husband Braydon Dennis David Harth was born on July her fi nal days. We through this loss. 6 incredible children 20, 2020 at Welia Health. He weighed six thank Mike, Brady, 12 amazing grandchildren pounds, three ounces. His parent is Brittany Joe and Penny from Verna, Marian, and Murphy Harth of Hinckley. Braydon is welcomed Swanson Funeral LeRoy We love you mom. home by silbing Abrianna Lagarde. His grand- Home for their kind- Nieces and From your children, Bob, Ezra John Murphy was born on July 15, 2020. parents are Shannon Harth and Dan Vosika ness and attention Nephews Jane, Carol, Lezlie, Julie, He weighed six pounds, 11 ounces and was and Dennis Harth of Hinckley. to all the details of and Jim

PINE CITY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER August 9 - August 15 Theft, burglary, August 11, 2:14 p.m., report of Pokegama Lake Road, Pine Strelow, Michael James Child-Situation Could Cause Gross Misd - Arrest of Adult vandalism attempt pickup, Northridge City Summons Confi ned But Harm or Death- G - Introduce - Arson-1st Degree-Dwelling Drive NW, Pine City August 14, 9:52 a.m., report of Not Convicted - Drugs - 5th Contraband-Drug/Liquor - Arrest of Adult - Possess August 10, 1:05 p.m., report of August 12, 2:40 a.m., report of drug incident, Northridge Degree - Possess Schedule into Jail/Lockup/Prison - Ammo/Any Firearm - Con- fraud/scam/ID, Main Street traffi c stop, Forest Boule- Drive NW, Pine City 1,2,3,4 - Not Small Amount Drugs - 5th Degree - Possess fi ned/Incompetent Mentally S, Pine City vard, Pine City August 14, 1:39 p.m., report of Marijuana - Arrest of Adult Schedule 1,2,3,4 - Not Small Ill - Arrest of Adult August 10, 1:57 p.m., report of August 12, 2:47 p.m., report of assist other agency, Ever- - Traffi c Regulation - Driver Amount Marijuana - Intro- August 14 theft, 4th Street SE, Pine City harassment, 6th Avenue NE, green Square SW, Pine City Must Carry Proof of Insurance duce Contraband-Drug/Li- Allen, Paris Da-Jon August 11, 11:58 a.m., report of Pine City August 14, 4:09 p.m., report of when Operating Vehicle - quor into Jail/Lockup/Prison Hold For Other Agency burglary, Markville Road, August 12, 10:04 p.m., report of search warrant, Northridge Arrest of Adult - Traffi c-Driv- Sanford, Timothy John Confi ned But Not Convicted Sandstone fi ght, Northridge Drive NW, Drive NW, Pine City ers License-Driving After Probable Cause Confi ned But - Assault-1st Degree-Great August 12, 9:47 p.m., report of Pine City August 14, 4:18 p.m., report Revocation - Arrest of Adult Not Convicted - Assault-5th Bodily Harm - Arrest of Adult theft, 5th Avenue NE, Pine August 13, 6:31 a.m., report of of MVA property damage, August 11 Deg-Infl ict or Attempt Bodily Hanson, Claudia Marie City vehicle prowl, Fawn Mead- Main Street S, Pine City Peterson, Daniel Gerald Harm - Arrest of Adult Probable Cause - Traffi c - August 13, 1:52 p.m., report of ows, Pine City August 15, 3:44 p.m., report Probable Cause Confi ned August 13 DWI - Third-Degree Driving vehicle theft, Crystal Drive, August 13, 7:02 a.m., report of of MVA property damage, But Not Convicted - Giving Czartoryski, Janet Lee While Impaired; 1 Aggravating Pine City suspicious activity, Hillside Highway 70, Pine City Peace Offi cer False Name-of Probable Cause Confi ned But Factor - Traffi c - DWI - Sec- August 13, 2:19 p.m., report of Avenue SW, Pine City Another Person - Hold For Not Convicted - Harassment; ond-Degree Driving While fraud/scam/ID, Northridge August 13, 9:26 a.m., report of Jail Roster Other Agency Confi ned But Restraining Order - Violate Impaired; Refuse to submit to Drive NW, Pine City vehicle prowl, Edgewater August 10 Not Convicted - Identity Restraining Order - Arrest of chemical test August13, 7:30 p.m., report of Road NE, Pine City Bearhart, Waneta Ann Smith, Gloria May II Adult Kellermann, Conrad theft, Henriette Road, Pine August 13, 11:05 a.m., report of Pine County Warrant Pine County Warrant: Proba- Kuck, Chad Edward Probable Cause Confi ned But City vehicle prowl, Fawn Mead- Confi ned But Not Convicted - tion Violation - FE warrant Probable Cause - Confi ned Not Convicted - Theft-Take/ August 13, 9:10 p.m., report of ows, Pine City Drugs - 5th Degree - Possess - Drugs - 4th Degree - Sale But Not Convicted - Possess Use/Transfer Movable Prop- burglary, Edgewater Road August 13, 12:07 p.m., report of Schedule 1,2,3,4 - Not Small - Schedule 1, 2, 3 but Not Ammo/Any Firearm - Pre- No Consent NE, Pine City search warrant, State High- Amount Marijuana - Arrest of Marijuana vious Felony Conviction - Mckenzie, Tolbert James August 14, 8:10 a.m., report of way 70, Pine City Adult Sterry, Nicholas Wesley Traffi c-Drivers License-Driving Hold For Other Agency burglary, Blue Heron Road, August 13, 12:35 p.m., report of Emery, Teanna Lynn Hold For Other Agency After Revocation - Drugs - 5th Confi ned But Not Convict- Pine City threats, 2nd Street SE, Pine Pine County Warrant Confi ned But Not Convict- Degree - Possess Schedule ed - Pine County Warrant August 15, 10:30 a.m., report City Confi ned But Not Convicted - ed - Possesses any type of 1,2,3,4 - Not Small Amount Confi ned But Not Convict- of burglary, Fawn Meadows, August 13, 5:55 p.m., report Drugs - 5th Degree - Possess fi rearm/ammo - Crime of Marijuana ed - Traffi c - DWI - Operate Pine City of MVA property damage, Schedule 1,2,3,4 - Not Small Violence Leecy, Deandrea Jewell Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Northridge Drive NW, Pine City Amount Marijuana - Arrest August 12 Confi ned But Not Convicted Concentration 0.08 Within 2 Miscellaneous August 13, 7:12 p.m., report of of Adult - Theft-Find and Honsey, Daisha Shelene - Drugs - 5th Degree - Sale Hours - Traffi c - DWI - Operate call back, 9th Street SW, Pine Appropriate Lost Property Pine County Warrant: - Marijuana mixture except Motor Vehicle Under Infl uence August 9, 6:05 p.m., report of City - Arrest of Adult - Domestic - Probation Violation warrant small amount of marijuana of Alcohol - Traffi c - DWI - traffi c stop, Main Street S, August 13, 7:51 p.m., report of Probable Cause Confi ned But - Drugs - 5th Degree - Pos- with no remuneration - Arrest Operate Motor Vehicle Under Pine City check welfare, 2nd Street Not Convicted - Domestic sess Schedule 1,2,3,4 - Not of Adult Infl uence of Alcohol - Traffi c August 10, 11:10 a.m., report of SW, Pine City Peterson, Brandon Small Amount Marijuana Liddell-Mosley, Michael - DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle MVA property damage, El- August 13, 11:48 p.m., report of Hold For Other Agency - Receiving Stolen Property - Hold For Other Agency Con- - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 mcrest Avenue, Pine City disturbance, Forest Boule- Confi ned But Not Convicted Traffi c - DWI - Operate Motor fi ned But Not Convicted Within 2 Hours August 10, 12:21 p.m., report of vard, Pine City - Terroristic Threats-Cause or Vehicle - Body Contains Any Mattinas, Angie Robins, Shannon Ann damage to vehicle, Airwaves August 14, 1:24 a.m., report of Attempt Cause Terror Amount Schedule I/II Drugs Hold For Other Agency Probable Cause Confi ned But Road NE, Pine City check welfare, Highway 70, Rockensock, Richard - Not Marijuana - Receiving Confi ned But Not Convicted - Not Convicted - Domestic August 10, 7:06 p.m., report of Pine City Pine County Warrant Stolen Property - Traffi c - Assault - 4th Degree - Peace Schaer, David Ernest traffi c stop, St. Croix Road, August 14, 9:33 a.m., report of Confi ned But Not Convicted - DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Offi cer - Physically Assaults Hold For Other Agency Pine City MVA property damage, Hill- Drugs - 5th Degree - Possess Under Infl uence of Controlled Schaer, David Ernest Confi ned But Not Convicted - August 11, 2:09 p.m., report of side Avenue SE, Pine City Schedule 1,2,3,4 - Not Small Substance - Pharmacy - Probable Cause Confi ned But- Probation Violation informational, Evergreen August 14, 9:37 a.m., report Amount Marijuana - Arrest of Traffi c-Drivers License-Driving Not Convicted - Burglary-3rd Square SW, Pine City of MVA property damage, Adult After Revocation - Endanger Deg-Steal/Commit Felony or 14 PINE CITY PIONEER AUGUST 20, 2020 www.pinecitymn.com SUMMARY Approve the following applications: amount of $3,933,387.09. Second by regular meeting of the county board is scheduled OF A. Application to Repurchase Commissioner Ludwig. A Roll Call vote was called for Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., North MINUTES i. Resolution 2020-46 authorizing Holly A. Holmes, by Vice Chair Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Pine Government Center, 1602 Hwy 23. No., OF THE former owner, to repurchase the property Motion by Chair Hallan to authorize distribution of Sandstone, Minnesota. PINE COUNTY BOARD MEETING described as Lot 1, Block 1, Pathfinder Village, 4th the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stephen M. Hallan, Chair Regular Meeting Addn Replat 1 in full. Security (CARES) Act funds as follows: Board of Commissioners Tuesday, July 21, 2020 - 10:00 a.m. ii. Resolution 2020-47 authorizing Jeffrey & Laurie Proposed Use of Funds Total David J. Minke, Administrator North Pine Government Center, Sandstone, Plzak, former owners, to repurchase the property Contingency 356,478 Clerk to County Board of Commissioners Minnesota at 51991 Stark Rd, Bruno in full. Pine County 900,000 The full text of the board’s Minutes are available at Chair Steve Hallan called the meeting to order at iii. Resolution 2020-48 authorizing Darla Quinn, Reserved for Twps/Cities <200 54,116 the County Administrator’s Office and the county’s 10:00 a.m. former owner, to repurchase the property at 87190 Lakes & Pines (housing support) 50,000 website (www.co.pine.mn.us). Copies may also Chair Hallan stated the Governor of the State of Woodstock Rd, Sturgeon Lake in full. Family Pathways (food support) be requested from the administrator’s office. Minnesota has issued Executive Order 20-01 iv. Resolution 2020-49 authorizing Mira 30,000 Declaring a Peacetime Emergency and Investments, former owner, to repurchase the Business Assistance 1,800,000 Published in the Pine City Pioneer August 20, Coordinating Minnesota’s Strategy to Protect property at 15881 Cross Lake Rd, Pine City in full. Nonprofit Assistance 400,000 2020 Temporary On Sale Liquor License HHS Directed Assistance 40,000 Minnesotans from COVID-19. On March 24, STATE OF MINNESOTA 2020, the Pine County Board of Commissioners Temporary on sale liquor license for the Rock The designated allocations may be reconsidered COUNTY OF PINE declared a local emergency for Pine County. Creek Lions for an event to be held September and adjusted based on actual demands and Based on these conditions, the Chair of the Pine 4-7, 2020 pending approval from the State of needs. Second by Commissioner Chaffee. A Roll TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Minnesota. Call vote was called by Vice Chair Mohr. Motion DISTRICT COURT-PROBATE/MENTAL HEALTH County Board of Commissioners has determined DIVISON that the requirements of Minnesota Statute Approve Resolution 2020-44 extending special carried 5-0. Court File No. 58-PR-20-58 13D.021, Subd. (1) have been met and it is not assessments to the property taxes of: Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to approve the practical or prudent for all members of the county Evergreen Park, LLC, PID 15.0113.000, $94,350 Pine County CARES Act Business Assistance NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND Terry & Cordilla Clark, PID 15.0277.000, $14,550 Grant general parameters. Second by APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE board to meet in person. Members of the county AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS board will join the meeting remotely. Chad & Erin Mans, PID 15.0370.000, $19,200 Commissioner Mikrot. A Roll Call vote was called The public was invited to join the meeting remote- John Casterton & Caitlin Westman, PID by Vice Chair Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. In Re: Estate of ly by phone, WebEx or watch via live stream on 27.0175.002, $18,400 Motion by Commissioner Mikrot to authorize DALE RAYMOND CAPISTRANT, also known as Michael & Barbara Claflin, PID 33.5788.000, County Administrator David Minke to enter into Dale R. Capistrant, YouTube. Deceased Commissioner John Mikrot and Commissioner $6,975 agreements for the purpose of distributing CARES Matt Ludwig were present in the meeting room. David Pursi, PID 41.0035.000, $15,985 Act funds with Family Pathways (food support), Members present via electronic means were Chair Renee Walker, PID 47.0114.004, $10,300 Lakes and Pines Community Action Council TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: as a septic fix-up special assessment. (housing support), and Initiative Foundation (busi- It is Ordered and Notice is hereby given that an Hallan, Commissioner Josh Mohr and application for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will Commissioner Steve Chaffee. Also present in the Approve regular employment status to Social ness assistance). Second by Commissioner dated January 26, 2012 has been filed with the Registrar. meeting room was County Administrator David Worker Amanda Manley effective August 11, Chaffee. A Roll Call vote was called by Vice Chair The application has been granted. Any objections may be Minke and present via electronic means was 2020. Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after Approve the hiring of Environmental Technician, County Administrator David Minke provided an proper notice of hearing. County Attorney Reese Frederickson. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally Chair Hallan turned the meeting over to Vice Chair Jeremy Williamson, effective July 27, 2020, update of the budget through June 30, 2020 by appointed Kimberly Marie Capistrant-Schalo, whose Josh Mohr for the remainder of the meeting. $21.98 per hour, Grade 8; Zoning & Solid Waste reviewing the expenditure and revenue of the address is 4208 -161st Lane NW, Andover, Minnesota The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Support Specialist, Jessica Sonsteby, effective major funds. The county made business deci- 55304, as Personal Representative of the Estate of August 3, 2020, $17.41 per hour, Grade 4; part- sions to balance needs and exercise prudence the above named decedent. Any heir, devisee or other Vice Chair Mohr called for public comment. Ailene interested person may be entitled to appointment as Croup stated she is aware the county 2021 prelim- time Dispatcher Tiphanie Sanda, effective July 28, with regards to spending during the uncertainty of personal representative or may object to the appointment inary budget discussions will begin soon. She 2020, $20.74 per hour, grade 7, step 1; and the the pandemic. At the end of the second quarter, of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed requested the county be mindful and take into re-hire of part-time Dispatcher Jodie Benson, the budget reflects these choices and the county with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. §524.3-607) and effective July 28, 2020, $21.63 per hour, grade 7, is reasonably well positioned to move forward the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative consideration the additional financial stressors has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 upon businesses and individuals in the county this step 2. through continued uncertainty. days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to year when considering the proposed tax levy for Commissioner Ludwig stated the Personnel Closed Meeting – labor negotiation and County sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. 2021. There was no additional public comment. Committee met July 14, 2020 and made the fol- Administrator Annual Performance Review Notice is further given that (subject to Minn. Stat. lowing recommendations: Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to close the §524.3-801) ALL CREDITORS having claims against Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to adopt the said estate are required to present the same to the amended Agenda. Second by Chair Hallan. A Roll A. Health & Human Services meeting in accordance with Minnesota personal representative or to the Court Administrator Call vote was called by Vice Chair Mohr. Motion i. Acknowledge the retirement of Child Support Statutes 13D.03 to consider strategy for labor within four months after the date of this Notice or said carried 5-0. Officer Claire Nelson, effective August 28, 2020 negotiations, including negotiation strategies and claims will be barred. and to authorize backfill of the position and any development, discussion and review of labor Dated: August 12, 2020 Motion by Commissioner Mikrot to approve the /s/ Peggy Zdorn Minutes of the July 7, 2020 county board meeting subsequent vacancies due to internal promotion negotiation proposals and to go into closed ses- Registrar and Summary for publication. Second by or lateral transfer. sion as allowed by Minnesota Statutes 13D.05 for /s/ Amy Isaacson Commissioner Chaffee. A Roll Call vote was ii. Approve the recruitment for the open Adult the purpose of evaluating the performance of the District Court Administrator Protection Social Worker position that was vacat- county administrator. Second by Commissioner called by Vice Chair Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. Attorney for Personal Representative Minutes of Boards, Reports and Correspondence ed in March 2020 and held open due to the Mikrot. A Roll Call vote was called by Vice Chair Martin D. Schutz, #0240813 Pine County Zoning Board Minutes – May 28, unknown impact on caseload and budget related Mohr: District 2-Vice Chair Mohr/Aye; District FLOWER & SCHUTZ, PLC 2020 to the pandemic, and allow backfill of any subse- 3-Commissioner Chaffee/was unavailable due to 2199 Silver Lake Road NW quent vacancies that may occur due to internal leaving the meeting to enter into the closed virtual New Brighton, Minnesota 55112 Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council (LSOHC) (651)789-6052 Habitat Conservation Projects promotion or lateral transfer. meeting; District 4-Commissioner Mikrot/Aye; [email protected] Pine County Chemical Health Coalition Minutes – B. Sheriff’s Office – Dispatch District 5-Commissioner Ludwig/Aye; District July 13, 2020 i. Acknowledge the retirement of Lead Dispatcher 1-Chair Hallan/was unavailable due to leaving the Published in the Pine City Pioneer August 20, 27 Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to acknowledge Marcella Danielson, effective June 30, 2020, and open meeting to enter into the closed virtual meet- 2020 the Minutes of Boards, Reports and authorize backfill of the position and any subse- ing. Motion carried 3-0. quent vacancies due to internal promotion or later- The meeting was closed at 12:07 p.m. AT&T MOBILITY Correspondence. Second by Commissioner AT&T Mobility is filing an FCC ASR Form 854 for a Mikrot. A Roll Call vote was called by Vice Chair al transfer. The closed session for labor negotiations con- new guyed tower located near 19379 Homestead Rd., Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. C. Informational Technology (IT) vened at 12:13 p.m. Present were Commissioners Pine City, MN 55063, Pine County; Latitude 45-52-36.8° Motion by Chair Hallan to approve the amended i. Approve the recruitment of a new IT Support Hallan, Chaffee, Ludwig, Mohr, and Mikrot. Also North and Longitude 092-58-40.2° West. The height of Specialist position, grade 7, non-union, non-ex- present were County Attorney Reese Frederickson, the tower is 91.1 meters above ground level and 383.4 Consent Agenda. Second by Commissioner meters above mean sea level. The tower will include Chaffee. A Roll Call vote was called by Vice Chair empt with a minimum starting wage of $21.36/ County HHS Director Becky Foss, County Auditor/ MDUAL lighting. Interested persons may review the Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. hour and authorize backfill of any subsequent Treasurer Kelly Schroeder, County HR Manager application for this project at www.fcc.gov/asr/applications Fund June 30, 2019 June 30, 2020 Increase/ vacancies due to internal promotion or lateral Jackie Koivisto, and County Administrator David by entering Antenna Structure Registration (Form 854) transfer. Minke. Ludwig, Mikrot, and Minke were present in file number A1172062 and may raise environmental Decrease concerns about the project by filing a Request for General Fund $ 5,516,800 $ 5,542,757 $ 25,957 Motion by Commissioner Ludwig to approve the the meeting room. All others joined via electronic Environmental Review with the Federal Communications Health and Human Services Fund $ 1,490,610 $ recommendations of the Personnel Committee. means. Commission. Requests for Environmental Review must 1,868,057 $377,447 Second by Commissioner Chaffee. A Roll Call The closed session for the annual performance be filed within 30 days of the date that notice of the vote was called by Vice Chair Mohr. Motion car- review of Administrator Minke convened at 12:59 project is published on the FCC’s website. The FCC Road and Bridge Fund strongly encourages interested parties to file Requests $ 4,207,368 $ 4,346,288 $138,921 ried 5-0. p.m. Present were Commissioners Hallan, for Environmental Review online at www.fcc.gov/asr/ Land Management Fund Motion by Commissioner Mohr to reappoint Lorri Chaffee, Ludwig, Mohr, and Mikrot. Also present environmentalrequest. Parties wishing to submit the $ 2,002,082 $ 1,323,230 $(678,852) Houtsma as the county assessor for the term was County Administrator David Minke. Present request by paper may do so by mailing the request to January 1, 2021-December 31, 2024. Second by in the meeting room were Ludwig, Mikrot, and “FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon TOTAL (inc non-major funds) Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554.” $15,389,309 $15,843,003 Commissioner Chaffee. A Roll Call vote was Minke. All others joined via electronic means. $ 453,694 called by Vice Chair Mohr. Motion carried 5-0. The open session reconvened at 1:16 p.m. Published in the Pine City Pioneer August 20, Approve June 2020 disbursements and claims Motion by Commissioner Hallan to award the bid With no further business, Vice Chair Mohr 2020 over $2,000. for Contract #2002 to Knife River Corp. in the adjourned the meeting at 1:16 p.m. The next

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BY MIKE GAINOR Lake. From there, it takes the last steps ants.” “One of the things that I like about [email protected] of its meandering journey as it fl ows He said they are looking for input this planning process is that there are eastward into the St. Croix River. from residents on what areas need the multiple entities involved to hold each Regional offi cials are banding togeth- Overall, the Snake River Watershed most attention. other accountable,” he added. “The er to plan for the future of the Snake – the entire area that feeds the Snake “We hear a number of complaints state has put forth funds for the life- River Watershed – just one of several River with its groundwater – is approx- about the green water, about the time of the plan that will keep this plan watershed plans intended to cover all imately 1,006 square miles or 643,534 aquatic invasive species and ... the relevant. So I think that’s different than of Pine County and beyond – and they acres in extent touches four counties: [potential]threats that exist,” Anderson a lot of plans that governments create – are looking for help and input from the Aitkin, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine. said. “That could be within the scope there’s funding attached to it.” public in order to do it right. “Water quality is a high-level con- of this plan for sure. Are there a lot of Anderson said that residents need to Pine County Land and Resource cern across the state,” Anderson said. people concerned about ground water be aware that everything they do or do Manager Caleb Anderson pointed out “Historically, watershed planning and drinking water, or are we really not do with their water has an effect. that Pine County contains pieces of was done by municipal boundaries more concerned about eutrophication “The water quality practices that fi ve watersheds: Snake, lower St. Croix, or political boundaries, so there were or nutrient loading to Pokegama Lake happen or don’t happen on Pokegama upper St. Croix, Kettle and Nemadji. many water plans – city plans, county and Cross Lake? Are we concerned Lake affect Cross Lake as well as all the The Nemadji plan is fi nished, and he plans, watershed district plans – and about habitat loss? What are the bigger way down the St. Croix to the Missis- believes that the upper St. Croix and they were overlapping. The state has overarching issues that we should be sippi system,” he said. “There’s always the Kettle will be aggregated for water- come up with a system for planning focused on? We can’t do everything. somebody downstream that is affected shed planning. watershed and water-quality improve- What is that realistic scope of work for by what we do in our watershed. “In Pine County, the needs are great,” ment, and that system is called the ‘One a 10 year plan, and then, what does that “It’s a different way of thinking. If Anderson said. “There is so much land Watershed, One Plan’ initiative – a way dollar fi gure look like to actually do it? my property is nowhere near a lake or area, there so many rivers, streams, to do water planning along watershed It’s about creating good, sound strate- a river, it’s easy to dissociate yourself lakes, wetlands... One of the things that boundaries.” gies for restoration and protection of from the total watershed function. has changed today as opposed to 20, 30 Anderson noted that the Snake River these water resources that the commu- There’s plenty of science that shows years ago is the MPCA has a monitor- Watershed deals with a number of nity holds so dearly.” that the condition of that whole drain- ing cycle where they are monitoring water quality challenges coming from Anderson said that there is already age area has an impact on those lakes all these watersheds and tracking that agriculture, lake development and the state funding attached to the plan, so and rivers. It’s a nice challenge for a over time. We can point where the towns along the river including Mora once it is completed, staff can put more landowner to think a little bit more areas of concern are. The idea is ... with and Pine City. Anderson said a range of time into implementing the plan and critically about potential runoff, even good data and strategic planning, we projects are possible within the plan. less into applying for grants. you’re not close to a lake or river. Even can show measurable improvements.” “It’s an interesting watershed with “By front loading more planning ... if you’re in the middle of a town, the The headwaters of the Snake River lots of work to do,” he said. “[Projects] we should get a more effi cient funding rate at which that water goes off your are in the Solara State Forest in Aitkin can really vary. It can be related to stream,” Anderson said. “When there property to the street, down the storm County, and from there it winds its way groundwater protection, surface water are high ranking projects that will sewer, to the river – it matters.” south, looping around the west side of improvement, best practices for farm- create a lot of water quality benefi ts, For more information, contact Ander- Mora. Then it heads east and curves ers or lakeshore owners. It could be this plan should help us identify those. son at 320-591-1657 or Caleb.Anderson@ north, where it is fed by the Ann River, monitoring where we need more data. And for those landowners [or munic- co.pine.mn.us. View a video on the the Groundhouse River and Mud Creek Cities will sometimes look at projects ipalities] that do want to do projects, Snake River Watershed planning pro- out of Quamba before fl owing fi rst related to their storm water – that can this will help provide a funding stream cess at www.youtube.com/watch?v=d- into Pokegama Lake and then to Cross be a signifi cant contributor of pollut- to do that. HyC-AtGEzc SOAP: A family business starts up, cleans up STORM: Thousands without

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