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THURSDAY, MARCH 18 , 2021 VOL. 136 NO. 11 www.pinecitymn.com $1.00 SPECIAL SECTION: Look inside for the Pine County Delinquent Tax List. PAGE B1 Local woman outwits scammer
BY MIKE GAINOR Something was wrong. But [email protected] the story seemed like it could possible, even though she was The voice on Judy’s voicemail immediately suspicious of what message was friendly, but that the caller was saying. was just part of the trick. “It was elaborate,” Judy said. A person calling himself Roy However, she knew better claimed that he was reaching than to call a number that an out from Amazon customer unknown caller claimed was support. He gave an employee billing and fraud prevention. ID number, and said the call Instead, she did the smart was regarding a purchase thing. She checked her Amazon made on Amazon for $909.99. account herself online. And of He gave an order number for course, there was no record of the supposed purchase. any transaction like the one “If you have made this online described on the call. purchase ... then simply hang But just to be sure, she also PHOTOS PROVIDED up the call and your order will got a hold of her credit card be shipped shortly to Los An- company. geles,” he said. “But if you have “The gal said there had been Eagle gets a lift from Pine County deputy not made any such transaction no activity on the credit card, then immediately call [the] and the number he gave me On Saturday afternoon the Pine County Sheriff ’s Offi ce was dispatched to an injured eagle on Highway billing and fraud prevention was not an Amazon number,” 48 east of Hinckley for an eagle that may have been hit by a car. The fi rst photo is a still shot from the department.” Judy said. deputy’s body camera as he picked up this majestic bird from the roadside. The second photo is the same And then he left a phone num- This scam has been con- eagle on the way to Osprey Wilds east of Sandstone. The sheriff ’s offi ce was told that the eagle eventually ber. fi rmed on websites like was brought to the Raptor Center. “Here’s to a speedy recovery for our feathered friend,” the Pine County Of course, Judy knew she had Sheriff ’s Offi ce posted on Facebook. never placed such an order. SEE SCAMMER, PAGE 10 Where can I get the COVID-19 vaccine now?
BY KIRSTEN FAURIE AND MIKE GAINOR severely affected. to register for an appointment, [email protected] Palmblade is a registered selecting and time and some nurse who works with patients health screening questions. Options continue to open up dealing with mental illness. They will not be registered to Pine County residents eli- She is also a member of the for an appointment until they gible to receive the COVID-19 Pine City school board and complete this second online vaccine. said she’s ready to have more form. A larger than expected face to face interactions. Priority will be given to supply of vaccine meant it was “I’m going to get my vaccine those who live in or near Pine recently all hands on deck for because I’m sick of Zoom,” she County. Those who do not have the staff of Welia Health. said, laughing. access to internet or email are “It feels like Disneyland. asked to call the Pine County Everyone is so excited,” PINE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH COVID-19 hotline at 320-591- said Becci Palmblade as she Those interested in receiv- 1690 where public health staff checked in for her fi rst dose of ing a COVID-19 vaccine from will help individuals register Pfi zer vaccine. Pine County Public Health, or join the vaccination waiting “It’s the year that felt like should fi rst fi ll out and submit list. 10,” she said. With the vaccine, an eligibility form (online at “It feels like we’re busting https://cutt.ly/BzBsrBo). WELIA HEALTH out.” If the submitter is eligible, Residents of Pine and Kana- Palmblade said being vacci- they will receive an email bec counties may email or call nated gave her a sense of secu- invitation when appointments Welia Health to be added to rity that she wouldn’t spread become available. At that their waiting list. KIRSTEN FAURIE | THE PIONEER the disease to her clients, the point, the submitter will need Becci Palmblade of Pine City gets her fi rst dose of the Pfi zer vaccine elderly or others that might be to fi ll out another online form SEE VACCINE, PAGE 10 during a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Welia Center (formerly FirstLight Community Wellness Center) in Mora. RESULTS THAT MOVE YOU 885 7th St. SW Pine City, MN 55063 COLDWELL BANKER 320-629-7541 RESULTS
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Winter high school 1, our high school is experi- situation. other than those affected are School will continue. activities will continue encing what is perhaps its “What is most concerning Pine City students.” Tryggestad said that high most pervasive outbreak of right now is the lack of con- Tryggestad pointed out that school students and their fam- BY MIKE GAINOR COVID-19 to date,” Tryggestad necting points between our when the state relaxed allowed ilies began to pick up meals [email protected] said. “We moved from zero confirmed cases,” Tryggestad students to return to in-person for the distance learning days cases to at least nine cases in said. “Contact tracing is under- learning, they were told that beginning on Wednesday, An outbreak of at least nine three days. We expect more taken to determine the source local data and consultation March 17. cases of COVID-19 at Pine City confirmed cases in the coming of the virus, where it was con- with local public health was to The schools will still have High School is forcing school days.” tracted, and to whom it may guide their decisions on learn- spring break from March 29 officials to put students back According to Pine City have passed. We have been ing models. to April 2, with no classes for into distance learning. High School Principal Troy unable to ‘connect the dots’ be- “In this instance local data staff or students. Monday, Pine City School Super- Anderson, they have about 90 tween confirmed cases. Public and the Public Health recom- April 5 is a non-student day, intendent Curt Tryggestad students in quarantine as well Health believes that there may mendation indicates we need and on Tuesday, April 6, high announced on March 16 that as the nine confirmed COVID be a person or persons who to change our learning model,” school students will return to all high school students would cases. are attending when not feel- he said. “ Moving to ‘hybrid’ in-person learning. move to distance learning on Anderson noted that if you ing well or are asymptomatic would not accomplish the need- “I really wish we didn’t have March 17, with plans to return add in all the students – includ- (showing no symptoms). We ed break in student contact to to make a learning model to in-person learning on Tues- ing student athletes – who were just don’t know. Also concern- stop the spread of the virus.” change, but under the circum- day, April 6. already distance learning, the ing is that the large majority Tryggestad said that the stances it is the right thing to High School Students move total is around 250 – about one- of new confirmed youth cases VISION, elementary and early do,” Tryggestad said. “Each of to Distance Learning on third of the total high school in the county are occurring in childhood program will contin- our neighboring schools have Wednesday, March 17, 2021. student population. our high school. In the past, ue with in-person learning. needed to do a hard-reset at They will return to In-Person Tryggestad said that Pine we have been able to identify ALC will continue with its some point during this school Learning on Tuesday, April 6. County Public Health contact- and isolate those affected using current learning model. year. Unfortunately, this time “After a successful return to ed him Monday afternoon to contact tracing. This time He also said that winter it’s our turn.” in-person learning on March discuss the school’s escalating there are not common threads activities at Pine City High Better broadband program kicks off in Pine County
BY MIKE GAINOR 87 counties in the state for broadband Administrator David Minke pointed in Pine County. [email protected] speed and access according to a Blan- out that the COVID-19 pandemic has Nineteen community members have din Foundation report – better than highlighted the disparity in broadband signed up for the group, including coun- Government officials, business only Yellow Medicine, Redwood and coverage and left many in the commu- ty, Mille Lacs Band, city and township leaders, and local residents are coming Kanabec counties. nity without a reliable way to attend officials, school staff, business leaders, together with the goal of improving “Much of Pine County is served by school remotely, work from home, or media and residents. broadband in Pine County. one large national provider,” the report participate in their community. More information can be found at the Pine County has announced that the states. “That may be a bottleneck to On Feb. 23, a special county meeting county webpage on the project: https:// Blandin Foundation has chosen Pine better access in those areas, because to discuss broadband with interested www.co.pine.mn.us/government/ County to participate in a 15-week pro- ... lack of competition can impact the community members. Over 50 commu- board_of_commissioners/pine_county_ gram for a community team to study drive for improvement.” nity members joined the meeting, and community_broadband_initiative.php the broadband problem and learn the The Pine County Board of Commis- State Rep. Nathan Nelson and State The group hopes to have a final report pros and cons of possible solutions. sioners has made broadband one of Senator Jason Rarick offered their com- for the program available by July 2021. Pine County is ranked 84th out of its top priorities for 2021. Pine County ments and support for better broadband
How are Tribes We’re engaging with being involved in this project? Minnesota Tribes and creating opportunities for their citizens and communities to benefit.
At Enbridge, we are proud of our relationships with As part of the Line 3 replacement, we’ve committed $100 million for Indigenous communities, and see them as mutually Tribal-affiliated work opportunities, and we’re engaging with Minnesota Tribes on training, contracting, procurement and hiring. beneficial—economically, socially and culturally. Our Line 3 replacement marks an unprecedented level of A Tribal-led Cultural Resources Survey was completed along the project route. With representatives of nine Tribes doing direct survey Tribal engagement, inclusion and economic participation. work, and more than 30 Tribes involved via government-to-government consultation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, this has been the largest such survey ever attempted in the energy industry.
Most importantly, we’ve been listening. From the start, we respected the wishes of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe to route the new Line 3 around their reservation. We’ve also signed a 20-year easement renewal with the Fond du Lac Band and made further route changes.
Learn more at enbridge.com/Line3US. & MARCH 18, 2021 www.PineCityMN.com PINE CITY PIONEER 3A SATURDAY will be available on the website starting March 17, 2021 at https://www.ecrac.org/ ACTIVE EVENTS MEETINGS MARCH 20 about-ecrac/history. It is an open invita- tion to respond during the live presenta- Online Mental Health Support Groups for Cancellations are likely. Confi rm Defensive Driving Class tion, on the survey at www.tinyurl.com/ Individuals and Families times with group before attend- Pine Insurance Agency is offering a need4art, through email at director@ NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance ing. Defensive Driving Class (55) free to their ecrac.org, via phone at 320-591-7033 or via on Mental Illness) offers a variety of free FRIDAY 3/19 clients this spring. Give an agent a call to mail at ECRAC, 540 Weber Ave, Ste 190, online peer support groups for adults and AA: 7 p.m., Rush City Lutheran schedule a class to save on auto insurance. Hinckley. young adults living with a mental illness, Church (980 W 4th St). Check for Class provided at the Pine City location’s their families, friends, spouses/partners, Cancellation. Call David 612- training room. as well as parents of children and teens. 387-6094 SATURDAY Led by trained peer facilitators, the sup- port groups help individuals and families SUNDAY3/21 MARCH 27 learn coping skills and fi nd strength AA: 7 p.m. Evangelical Free SATURDAY AND SUNDAY through sharing their experiences. Find Church (625 Golf Avenue SW) MARCH 20 AND 21 Nature Egg Hunt a complete listing of group meetings and CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER Join Osprey Wilds for a different kind how to join in by going to namimn.org NOTICE Maple Syrup Weekend at Osprey Wilds of egg hunt this spring from 10 a.m. to 12 and clicking on “Support Groups” or go From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., learn everything p.m. Participants will go on a short walk straight to https://namimn.org/support/ MONDAY 3/22 there is to know about maple syrup and around the campus, stopping along the nami-minnesota-support-groups/. Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, enjoy a delicious pancake meal. way at four different bird habitats, where Journey North Church, 6 p.m. Join Osprey Wilds Environmental hikers can hunt for the “eggs” of local Monthly Frozen Meal Distributions CURRENTLY MEETING Learning Center on either day for a hands- birds. in Pine County on Maple Syrup Tour and Pancake meal. This family-friendly event is perfect for Pine City Senior dining is offering AA: Our Redeemer Church (825 Tours are one hour and will cover every- children ages 3-8. All children must be frozen meal distributions to residence of Golf Ave SW) 7:30 p.m. thing needed to know about making maple accompanied by an adult. Pine County age 60 and up. Distributions syrup, including maple tree Identifi cation, For more information visit: https://os- at different locations are as follows: how to tap trees, collecting sap, and pro- preywilds.org/event/nature-egg-hunt/ Hinckley Community Center (198 Dunn WEDNESDAY 3/24 cessing sap into syrup. Ave N #100) will be on Friday, March 5 AA: 7:30 p.m., Rock Creek City Registration is open until Thursday, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Center. This has been canceled March 18. Please register groups together Askov Community Center (6369 Kob- until further notice to ensure all are in the same tour. Tours SATURDAY AND SUNDAY magergade) will be on Tuesday, March 16 will last about one hour and will be lim- APRIL 10 AND 11 from 1 – 2:30 p.m. SRVCC: 7:30 p.m. at the ited in size as recommended by the state. Sandstone PHASE Parking Lot (106 VFW(600 1st Ave NW) All pancake meals will be packaged in 38th Annual PTCC Outdoor Club Gun Show Main St) will be on Thursday March 18 to-go containers and picnic tables will be Pine Technical & Community College’s from 1 – 2:30 p.m. Please contact the Pine City Pio- available for guests. Outdoor Club presents the 38th Annual To expedite curbside drive through neer with questions, or to make Find more information or register here: Gun Show on April 10-11 pre-registration would be appreciated by other changes to the meeting https://ospreywilds.org/event/maple-syr- For vendor information: email christo- calling 320-384-6557. schedule. Contact 320-629-6771 up-weekend/ [email protected] or publicnotices@pinecitymn. For more information, visit http://pinec- Virtual Storytime Online com itychamber.com/events/ptcc-outdoor-club- Join East Central Regional Library gun-show/. every Wednesday for Virtual Storytime. TUESDAY Watch on East Central Regional Library SENIOR DINING MARCH 23 Facebook page at: https://www.facebook. March 2222-- March 26 com/ecrlmn/ Presenting ECRAC’s Proposed Programming TUESDAY Each week ECRL will spend 20-30 Monday: Cheese fi lled lasagna rol- and Focus for the Next Two Years APRIL 13 minutes working on early literacy skills lup, fruit and veggie Join East Central Regional Arts Council while spending time at home. Videos will to learn how taxpayer dollars return to Pine City Community Blood Drive be accessible for a week. For more infor- Wednesday: Beef stew and fruit their owners, and the community, through Pine City Community Blood Drive Spon- mation, visit https://ecrlib.libcal.com/ the needs driven processes and program- sored by Pizza Pub and Frandsen Bank & event/7342249. Currently milk and bread will be in- ming. Provide input and suggestions Trust. cluded depending on availability during the public meeting on Tuesday, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 6 Bless the City Prayer Meetings March 23 at 4 p.m. There will be a presen- p.m. Blood donations will be done in the Hands for Pine City Outreach Church Call the Pine City Senior Center at tation of the plan and time for questions bus parked in Frandsen Bank & Trust would like to extend an invitation to 320-629-3024 between 10:30 a.m. and discussion afterward. Register for parking lot (560 3rd Ave SE). Registration community members to join with others and 1 p.m. with any questions. the March 23 Zoom meeting at: https:// is inside Pizza Pub (500 3rd Ave SE). For in a weekly Blessing of Pine City prayer tinyurl.com/ecracproposal more information, contact Dave at 320-267- meeting. The weekly session will focus The East Central Regional Arts Council 6025. on praying positive prayers for Pine City The Pine City Pioneer does (ECRAC) serving Chisago, Isanti, Kana- businesses and area events. Come any- not guarantee publication of bec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties will time. community events. Space lim- present the draft Biennial Plan for grant For more information, contact Julie its the size and number of arti- programs, priorities, and services to be de- Samuelson at 320-496-3009. cles. Out & About deadline is 3 livered in fi scal years 2022-2023 beginning p.m. Monday. If your informa- July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2023. tion must be published, consid- A preview of the Biennial Plan Draft er placing an ad. Pine Area Lions’ bags-into-benches program blooms
BY MIKE GAINOR For every 500 pounds of recyclable In 2020, however, the effort really in 2020 – enough to earn 24 benches for [email protected] plastic the Pine Area Lions deliver took off. Lancaster began contacting the community. to the Trex Company’s Community local businesses and inviting them to “It’s a win-win situation,” Lancaster The Pine Area Lions haven’t let a Challenge recycling program, the Lions get involved in the program. said. little thing like a global pandemic slow receive a bench which is then set up for From January to June, they recycled For more information, and to learn down their efforts to make Pine City public use. Trex (trex.com) – a manufac- 4,100 pounds of plastic. In July and how to participate in the program as and the world a cleaner, better and turer of wood-alternative decking prod- August, they recycled 4,223.6 pounds. an community group or a business, more comfortable place. ucts – provide the composite plastic In September and October they collect- contact Mary Ann Lancaster at 320-279- The local service organization, in an benches valued at around $300 each. ed 5,250 pounds, and in November and 0827 or by email at maryann.lancast- effort led by Lion Mary Ann Lancaster In 2019, the Pine Area Lions began December they collected 4,094 pounds. [email protected]. have been continuing their plastic-re- gathering plastic among their mem- All in all, 29 businesses have joined cycling-for-benches program and hit a bers, and were able to gather enough for the project so far. And the Pine Area Li- number of impressive milestones. two benches. ons collected 17,668.1 pounds of plastic
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Felix Unger – a neat-freak and perfection- ist – fi nds out his wife is leaving him. Oscar – a charming but undis- ciplined slob – offers to let Felix stay Editor’s with him. Then they start driving Soapbox each other nuts. Dennis Howard and Jon Bigelow Mike were Felix and Oscar, and they were crushing it. Holy cow, every night Gainor those two would invent ridiculously hilarious bits they would bring into their scenes. Both those guys are Do prescription discount cards work? freakishly talented, and to watch them bounce off each other and build these wildly funny comedic BY LISA KRAHN where value seems conjured from • It’s an alternative way to [pos- moments was a remarkable experience. SEVEN COUNTY SENIOR FEDERATION nothing at all. GoodRx collects a sibly] get cheaper prices at the Jennifer Simonson and Meagan Guptil played percentage of a fi xed fee per pre- pharmacy counter, if you have a the Pigeon sisters, and they kept getting better and In a world where scammers scription and collects your data, smartphone and an account with funnier night after night. prey on older adults, I welcome which it can sell to other buyers. GoodRx. Steve Clemens, Elisa Mill and Jay Schueller were sharp questions that need good By scraping tiny bits of money • It highlights a fundamental also a funny bunch as the poker players. I was with answers. It took me several and data off transactions – how inequality in America’s health them, playing a grumpy dude, trying hard not to months to untangle this one: “All does this essentially arbitrary care system, because not every- mess up my lines. There were so many other great those ads on TV, Lisa, what the action produce value? Because one has a smartphone to present folks involved: Cassandra Olson, Rachel Bigelow, heck is GoodRx?” a ridiculous amount of money is a GoodRx discount at a pharma- Leah Salstrand, Laura Michels - and to those I’m In the U.S. pharmaceutical jun- sloshing around. When GoodRx cy window. forgetting I apologize. Wonderful people and good gle, nothing has a fi xed price; it is went public in September 2020, • Use of GoodRx does not help times. a matter of who is asking, when its market capitalization was you meet your deductible, since It was Nick Basta’s fi rst show as a director, and I and where you are asking, and an astounding $17.6 billion. It is it is using the PBM of another think it was the hardest on him when we found out what card you are showing. “insanely profi table,” notes Adam company, probably not that of we weren’t going to be able to perform. Because as GoodRx is sort of like one of the Fein of Drug Channels, a blog your Part D plan. fun as it was, it was a lot of commitment and hard free prescription discount cards about pharmaceutical economics. • If I can use GoodRx, why have work too. you receive in your junk mail. “Murky and mysterious” is our a Part D plan? Well, to avoid a We all went on quite a roller coaster ride, those Only one “card” or discount can entire drug channel in the U.S., penalty for not having a Part D days in February before the shutdown. It went from be used for any one prescription states Fein. But in its public fi l- plan. not knowing if anyone would come to the show, until drug transaction. And you don’t ing, he says, the GoodRx platform • So why is there a penalty for fi nally realizing that we wouldn’t be performing at know what your copay will be in 2019 collected an astounding not having a Part D drug plan? all – and wondering what was going to happen next until that card is run. However, $34 million in fees on $2.5 billion Because the insurance industry to the world, to our town, to our families. unless you pay the “cash price,” in consumer Rx spending. In oth- lobbyists won in 2003 when the We had one last rehearsal then went for one last every prescription drug transac- er words, GoodRx earned about Part D concept was created in beer at Chubby’s. We had, I remember, a round of tion is conducted through a PBM, 15% of the $2.5 billion that con- Congress. The industry worried Coronas. a pharmacy benefi t manager. sumers spent at pharmacies with that skeptical older adults would A few days later, Nick put this message out on PBMs are the giant prescrip- its program. While we don’t know need to be persuaded with the Facebook. tion insurance processing compa- how much the PBMs earned, we threat of a penalty to enter the “For over a decade I’ve watched directors give nies and middlemen behind your can assume it was more than private prescription drug plan inspiring opening night speeches. And over the Part D drug plan or any discount they paid out to GoodRx. market. last decade I’ve dreamed of what my fi rst opening card: Optum, CVS Caremark, GoodRx found this niche be- GoodRx is a symptom of a night speech as a director would be like. This wasn’t Express Scripts, EnvisionRx and cause we have no institution for problem. It is a middleman’s mid- it. The world outside this theater is one that we others. PBMs in the U.S. have a drug pricing in the U.S., except dleman. It is a hustle, a fi nancial couldn’t have imagined a week ago. Our lives are lot of power to set prices, create within the Veterans Affairs novelty. And as in any hustle, the rapidly changing, and while the theatre for centu- formularies and offer rebates. health system (and unlike virtu- value always comes from some- ries has stood as an escape from the outside world, GoodRx is a digital platform ally every other country in the where or someone. sometimes we must deal with reality. Tonight may that partners with multiple PBMs world). Instead, we have for-profi t be the last time that we run through this show. ... I and passes a portion of rebates hucksters. Pharmaceutical man- Sources: “How GoodRx Profi ts from have loved every moment. Thank you for tonight.... and network discounts “off list” ufacturers and health insurance Our Broken Pharmacy Pricing System (rerun) Tuesday, December 15, 2020 blog Thank you for this adventure. I’m so grateful for directly to patients at the point of companies are not sympathetic post at drugchannels.net all of you, and hope we can all come together again sale at a pharmacy. GoodRx prof- victims. Neither should PBMs be The Frugal Pharmacist blog: thefru- soon.” its by helping consumers avoid considered sympathetic victims. galpharmacist.com/discount-card-info. There a world full of people excited about getting the U.S. pharmacy industry’s As a nation we all pay too much. back into the mainstream of life again. I know I’m historical cash pricing models. In short: LISA KRAHN is the director of the Seven County not alone when I say: I can’t wait to see you all soon. Harmless, right? “Free” to use? • GoodRx is not a Part D drug Senior Federation, a regional non-profi t, mem- And good for the pocketbook? plan. ber-led organization is to bring public attention to MIKE GAINOR is the editor of the Pine City Pioneer. Contact him at editor@ Well… the real moneymaking • GoodRx is a data collection social and economic issues aff ecting older adults pinecitymn.com or 320-322-5241. happens behind the scenes, and marketing company. Kind of and to advocate for eff ective solutions. Contact her driven by a series of exchanges like Facebook. at [email protected]
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PINE CENTER FOR THE ARTS came a full time working baskets add texture, Kris- artist four years ago. tin’s paintings add color. With a love for cele- “There is an energy, “We are inspired brating nature in art and emotion, and feeling by each other and are more than a decade of that I am expressing in prompted with new ideas friendship, local artists each painting of mine to explore in our respec- Kristin Webster and Ro- and truth that I hope to tive art forms,” Webster salie Spahr share “Lakes share,” Webster said. “I said. & Shores” at Pine Center paint to brighten spaces, Their March exhibit, for the Arts this March. uplift spirits, and com- “Lakes & Shores” came Since she was little, fort souls. I describe my about after their recent Spahr has been making paintings as ‘expressive trip to Lake Superior, art using textiles. “When realism.’ I often begin my searching for driftwood. I was seven, my mom paintings with messag- “We were inspired taught me how to use a es, scriptures, words by all of the shapes, sewing machine,” Spahr or blessings written on colors, textures, sights said. “These lessons the canvas. I will also and sounds of the water started life-long love of paint abstractly to get and shoreline,” Spahr creating with fabric. My the feel for the emotion said. “One trip turned love of textiles continued or thoughts that I want into three, and we were to grow and led me to to portray. I then draw, hooked. This exhibit creating rope baskets. I collage, or add several brings our joy and love of continue to explore ways layers of paint to the our natural lake environ- of making my creations abstract layer - leaving ment to the Art Center.” unique. My latest ex- some spots peeking “We hope viewers will ploration has led me to through.” be inspired to take their experiment with natural The pair met when own trips out into nature, dyes and driftwood sculp- they lived next to each protect what they love, tural elements.” other 13 years ago. When and feel nourished by While Spahr honed her they started doing art the colors and emotions artistic talent with tex- festivals, they thought it expressed in our work,” tiles, Webster explored would be fun to be neigh- Webster added. MIKE GAINOR | THE PIONEER painting, making a bors there as well. Soon Those seeking to be The creativity and skill of local artists Kristin Webster (left) and Rosalie Spahr (right) will career of art. She began they found themselves nourished by art can be on display at Pine Center for the Arts through the month of March. her art career teaching taking their art products head to the Pine Center elementary and junior into each other’s tents for the Arts through the 4-6 p.m. and Saturdays, lic. This activity is made Arts Council, thanks to high students, moved to enhance their dis- month of March and the 10 a.m.-12 p.m. beginning possible by the voters of legislative appropriations around in the military plays. They found that first week of April. The March 13. Minnesota through an from the Arts & Cultural with her family, landed they worked beautifully gallery is open Thurs- The gallery exhibit is operating grant from the Heritage Fund. in Minnesota, and be- together. Where Rosalie’s days, 3-5 p.m.; Fridays, free and open to the pub- East Central Regional County offering backyard compost bins, rain barrels
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Allen noted that the pionship for the fourth Luke Wilson continued Dragons rebounded well straight year in a row. to be an engine on the as a team. Kameron LANCE FURBER | THE PIONEER offensive end, leading Jusczak led the Dragons The Dragon girls cut down the basket to celebrate their conference championship. MILACA 84, PINE CITY 67 the team with five assists with seven. Jason Thie- Coach Kyle Allen said followed by Fromm with man had five while Luke his team shot the ball four. Fromm and Dylan Wilson, Colton Blaisdell, well to start the game, Petersen each took a Cole Waxberg, and Dylan Girls prep for playoffs and throughout most of charge in the game. Petersen each had four. the first half. Jusczak paced the squad STAFF REPORT Hasz said that his Dragons seek “While we only found PINE CITY 85, ISLE 52 on offense with six as- [email protected] tough teams to play so that they can ourselves down by one at The Dragons didn’t sists followed by Petersen learn from the experience. half after a great heads have much time to think with five and Wilson The Pine City High School girls var- “We scheduled some really good up play by Luke Wilson about their loss. The with four. Wilson and sity basketball team finished up the non-conference opponents because and Dylan Petersen following night they were Jusczak each had three regular season with a remarkable 15-3 we knew they would show us where to end the half with a playing a road game in steals as well. Wilson record, after going undefeated in the we can get better,” Hasz said. “We feel buzzer beating bucket, Isle for a chance to earn and Waxberg each took a Great River Conference, and winning good about the adjustments that we we had not played to our a piece of the conference charge in the game. the conference championship for the can make heading into the playoffs.” potential to that point,” title with a win. “As I reflect on the last second year in a row. They are the He pointed out that the Dragons had Allen said. “We came out firing on year, the last four, and number three seed in section 6AA. two scorers in double figures, as Ellie He said that some bad all cylinders and really the last 10, it has been Hasz had 26 points, five rebounds, habits sneaked into the looked good on both ends quite a journey,” Allen DULUTH MARSHALL 75, PINE CITY 55 two assists and two blocks and Sophie Dragons play in the sec- of the court,” Allen said. said. “I am proud of Coach Ted Hasz said that Duluth Lahti had 20 points, 10 rebounds and ond half. “The boys were focusing what we have been able Marshall got off to a fast start, putting four assists. Karly Jusczak had four “We have shown that on what is important in to build in terms of our the Dragons in a position where they points, six rebounds, four blocks and when we are focused on our system and looked re- program in both pur- had to play catchup. three assists. Kloey Lind had three the correct parts of the juvenated on the court.” pose and goals. Winning “Marshall has a really good team,” points, five rebounds and two assists. game, we can play with The team got back four straight conference Hasz said. “If you fall behind it is a Maddie Berglund had two points and anyone,” Allen said. to their hot shooting, titles is a great feat. We real uphill battle.” three assists. “When we lose sight of hitting 44% from the hope to be able to enter He noted that Gianna Kneepkins, The Dragons will host Mora on those things, sometimes three-point line. the playoffs on a good who is on her way to Utah to play Tuesday night at 7 p.m. If the Drag- we don’t have enough to “In our estimation, note and give ourselves basketball next year, scored 42 points ons advance, they will host a section overcome some of our shooting has been an a chance even though we for the Hilltoppers – a score which quarterfinal game on Friday, March shortcomings. I thought Achilles heel for a lot of find ourselves in maybe is actually below her average of 43.5 19 at 7 p.m. Thursday was an exam- teams this year with the the toughest section in points per game. ple of that.” weird offseason,” Allen the state. He described Milaca as said. “It was nice to see “Every year brings its “a big and physical team” all our hard work that own set of obstacles to coming off three straight has gone into our shoot- overcome and this year wins. ing pay off to a higher has been no different,” “They play a tough degree. Shooting is he said. “I am so proud of Granite Ridge Confer- mostly mental; we know how our boys have con- ence schedule and are what we are capable of tinued to fight through constantly challenged doing. We have to focus adversity and stay strong throughout the season,” on the correct aspect of on our yearly goals. he said. “They have a shooting and let our work They are a great group of new staff on board and show for itself when the kids.” they seem to be finding games come.” their stride and identity. He said that the team
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BY JAMIE LUND CarrC explained that Minnesota up with roulades [email protected] residentsr were only going to see a partial eclipse, so his family When the weather Pastor Kevin Carr has looked wentw west to see the total eclipse starts to warm, people to the heavens since he was a ofo the sun. He said the small are inspired to once again child. monumentm normally does not venture outdoors and spend “The heavens declare the garnerg much attention. Howev- more time away from home. glory of God,” Carr said. “I feel er,e he was joined by an estimat- People can benefi t from like I’m reading the natural ede 10,000 others that day. He set having quick and easy revelation when I’m looking at upu his telescope with a special dinner recipes at the ready the sky.” solars fi lter. so that hours are not spent The 69 year old still remem- “I saw the whole thing. There in the kitchen after a day of bers the moment he fell in love isi simply nothing like it,” Carr fun in the fresh air. with the night sky. He said he said.s “The sun was totally cov- With mere minutes of fi rst looked through a telescope ered,e and I saw the stars and the preparation and about 15 when he was a Cub Scout. He planetsp in the sky at high noon. minutes cooking time, this lived in New York when his I saw the corona, the sun’s outer recipe for “Chicken, ham, troop visited the Science Muse- atmosphere,a which can only be and Swiss roulades” from ititors of fR Real lSi Simple l makes k a um in Buffalo. He remembers seens during an eclipse. It was “Real Simple Dinner To- simple weeknight meal that how awed he was when he saw ana incredible event.” night: Done” (Time Home is tasty, too. the moon through the telescope. Carr said parents can encour- Entertainment) from the ed- “I was hooked at that mo- agea their children’s interest in ment,” Carr said. “I was enam- SUBMITTED the stars by purchasing a decent CHICKEN, HAM, AND SWISS ROULADES ored by the stars and moon in Kevin Carr uses his telescope to telescope for around $200. the night sky.” observe the night sky, which he said “The best telescope is the one Serves 4 Over the years he continued he believes show God’s creation and you will use,” Carr said. He said Ingredients: Directions occasionally, until to educate himself by taking glory. buying a cheap telescope often 8 small chicken Heat oven to 400 golden brown, 4 to astronomy courses in college, kills the interest because they cutlets (about 1 F. Season the 6 minutes. Transfer reading books and magazines, He said that he sets goals in don’t work. 1⁄2 pounds total) chicken with 1⁄2 the skillet to an including those by another long what he wants to see. He has a Light pollution concerns Carr. 8 thin slices cooked teaspoon salt oven and roast time Minnesota amateur as- standard list of objects to look He lives in the country and said ham and 1⁄4 teaspoon the roulades until tronomer, Bob King, aka Astro for and then he logs his obser- he has noticed the slow creep of 8 thin slices Swiss pepper. Roll up each cooked through, 8 Bob. vations into a book when he is light pollution over the last 10 cheese cutlet with 1 slice to 10 minutes. In his spare time, Carr enjoys done for the night. years. 4 tablespoons olive of the ham and 1 Meanwhile, in a speaking about his hobby for lo- He said he watches the planets “We are potentially losing oil slice of the Swiss large bowl, toss cal groups or organizations. He as much as possible, but the the night sky when we put up 6 cups mixed cheese. Skewer the the greens and expects to have more time for atmosphere in Minnesota tends more lights,” Carr said. “The greens roulades closed tomatoes with educating those interested since to be cloudy, especially in the experience is diminished when 1 cup grape with toothpicks. the vinegar, the he retired as pastor in Febru- winter months. we can’t see the world in greater tomatoes, halved Heat 2 tablespoons remaining 2 ary. He has written articles for He said a highlight of his purity, like God made it.” 1 tablespoon white of the oil in a large tablespoons of oil, astronomy magazines and is a sky gazing was the 2017 solar Carr has been a pastor for wine vinegar ovenproof skillet and 1⁄4 teaspoon member of several astronomy eclipse. His family made the 43 years. He has spent the last 1⁄4 cup whole- over medium- each salt and groups. trek to West Nebraska Agate 32 years at First Presbyterian grain mustard high heat. Add pepper. Serve with Carr said there are many Fossil Beds National Monument Church in Hinckley. the roulades and the roulades and different aspects to his hobby. to get a better view of the event. cook, turning mustard.
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FROM PAGE 1 WALMART - PINE CITY COVID-19 vaccine currently include: PINE COUNTY COVID UPDATE COVID-19 vaccinations are being • Minnesotans age 65 and older • Email: [email protected] and in- carried out at the Pine City Walmart • Minnesotans 18+ with specifi c un- Total number of cases: 2,864 clude full name, date of birth, preferred (950 Evergreen Square). Before sched- derlying health conditions: Sickle cell contact information (phone or email) uling an appointment, those interested disease, Down syndrome, those in can- New cases last week: 26 and county of residence. Also state are asked to fi rst check the most recent cer treatment or immunocompromised whether you are or have been a Welia guidelines to make sure they are eligi- from organ transplant, oxygen-depen- Age range of patients: 0-98 Health patient in the past three years. ble. dent chronic lung and heart conditions • Call: Pine County residents dial 320- Those eligible may register online (COPD and CHF) years old 591-1620. Kanabec County residents dial at www.walmart.com/COVIDvaccine. • Minnesotans with rare conditions Deaths: 20 320-679-6464. Leave a message stating For more information, the Pine City or disabilities that put them at higher full name, date of birth and preferred Walmart pharmacy phone number is risk of severe illness People with at least one contact information (phone or email). 320-629-6225. • Age 45 years and older with one or more underlying medical conditions vaccine dose: 6,253 ESSENTIA HEALTH THRIFTY WHITE identifi ed by the CDC Those eligible may call 833-494-0836 Those eligible may also receive • Age 16 years and older with two or Register to receive a vaccine through to schedule a vaccination with Essen- vaccinations at the Thrifty White more underlying medical conditions tia Health. Essentia Health also notes pharmacies in Hinckley (45 Lady Luck • Age 50 years and older in multi-gen- https://mn.gov/covid19/vaccine/ that users may utilize their MyChart Drive; 320-384-6166) and Sandstone (707 erational housing connector/index.jsp accounts to make an appointment. To Lundorff Dr #2; 320-245-5500). • Food processing plant workers sign up for MyChart visit Essentia- Find out more information at the • Essential frontline workers: Agri- Health.org and click on the MyChart Thrifty White COVID vaccine page at cultural, airport, child care workers Contact the Pine County COVID-19 button in the upper right-hand corner; https://www.thriftywhite.com/covid- not previously eligible, correctional, Hotline at 320-591-1690 or public. then click “sign up.” 19vaccine where a notifi cation wait list fi rst responders, food production/ [email protected] Essentia Health - Sandstone is located is also available. retail/service, judicial system, man- at 705 Lundorff Drive. Call them direct- ufacturing, public health workers, Statistics provided by Minnesota Public ly at 320-245-5600. VACCINE ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION public transit, and U.S. Postal Service Health. Updated March 15. Those eligible to receive the workers.
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I’ll have a peace of that Work & Play Work and play at home is lots of fun I hear a lot about it lately. Let’s unite this country All pitch in and soon it is all done again. With Covid fatigue, politics and negativity ‘ Inside out change of heart is the We were all happy we all had won overwhelming media, we all could only way true peace happens. That keeps the family work all fun use some peace. Peace feels safe and comforting. Peace feels like a hot It is slow and God directed. Our No job is so hard to do piece of pie with vanilla ice cream on It mostly depends on you it...yea, lots of ice cream. OK, you’ve directive is to keep serving peace I’m sure it’s true, and you’ll agree found my weak spot: any kind of fruit You can do it as easy as me pie alamode. We all need our piece of to everyone one piece at time.’ peace. The work is there so do it Finding peace is sure a lot harder Dear friends, never avenge yourselves Leave that You can put your heart into it than finding a piece of pie. It seems to God. For it is written, “I will take vengeance; I will How nice it looks and feels when done Bless the voices are getting louder and repay those who deserve it” says the Lord. Instead, do And you thought it would be no fun more demanding – not looking for what the scriptures say: If your enemies are hungry, feed Pine City answers but shouting hate. I think we them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink, ~Darlene Julie all have the same concerns whether and they will be ashamed of what they have done to you. Pavek it’s fighting poverty, racism, building Don’t let evil get the best of you, but conquer evil by Samuelson a hockey rink or setting up a fund- doing good. There it is. We conquer evil and hate not raiser. It’s when we try to work to- by conquering the people, but by doing good to them. gether with the HOW something gets Serving them peace pie. done that peace seems to fall apart. And we all feel This way of life doesn’t bring quick results. Yes, you strongly that something needs to be done. But then the will be misunderstood. What it will do is get us out of arguing starts and the tempers fly... It seems hopeless. the way of what Jesus is trying to do in their hearts. Yet Jesus knew that peace wasn’t something you find, Inside out change of heart is the only way true peace it’s something you bring to the table. happens. It is slow and God directed. Our directive is Things We Need Romans 12:18 tells us: to keep serving peace to everyone one piece at time. Do your part to live in peace with everyone as much as After all, Jesus didn’t just give a piece of himself at the Many the hours that we did sweat possible. cross. No, he gave ALL for us. Just for the things we had to get We bring peace to the world. Instead of having it So, where ever you are in your journey this week, I The two we did it together served to us – we warm the pie and put the ice cream give you peace. Jesus loves you and so do I. No matter what kind of weather on top and deliver it with love to everyone. Yea, every- one. It doesn’t matter if they are peaceful or hateful JULIE SAMUELSON is co-pastor of Hands for Pine City Church (with husband Brad Long, long days; hard working days people – we bring peace to everyone. As much as pos- Samuelson). Contact them on Facebook, at [email protected] or 320-496- Always looking to improve our ways sible isn’t about who we bring peace to, it’s more about 3009. Then two children, they were our dreams the unpredictability of the response of peace. You see, They added the extra love to the family, it seems peace will cost you something: laying down your an- Editor’s Note: We invite faith leaders, community ger, pride, being right, unconditional love. Who knew members and thoughtful readers to share uplifting writ- ~Darlene the pie was humble pie? ing and ideas in “Inspirations.” For more information Pavek Romans goes on to help us be the ones to serve up email [email protected] or call Mike at 320-629- peace to the world in verses 19-21: 6771. gguideuide Church of Christ Hands for Pine City Immaculate Conception Pine City Evangelical Free Proud to sponsor and salute our local churches 815 7th St. SW, Pine City Outreach Church Catholic Church Church 10 a.m. Bible Study Meeting in Pine Center for the Arts 535 8th St. SW, Pine City 625 Golf Ave SW 11 a.m. Worship Service Wednesday Nights from 6-7 p.m. 320-629-2935 Pastor Joel Preston Where You 4 p.m. Evening Service Pastors Julie & Brad Samuelson Monsignor Alek Suchan Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Get the Most Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible Study. 265 5th Street SE www.icchurchpinecitymn.org Nursery (infant-3yrs) Out of Life Contact: Greg Douvier Pine City, MN 55063 [email protected] Wednesdays: AWANA (Sept-Apr) 6 320-336-8978 320-496-3009 Mass: Saturday 5 pm, Sunday 10 p.m.; Joe Gatzke, Student Pastor [email protected] am, Confession: Saturday (Youth Group), www.ElderwoodofHinckley.com Dale Evangelical Free Church Facebook fan page: 4-4:30p.m., Sunday 9:15-9:45a.m. Jr & Sr High 6:00 p.m. (320) 384-7373 • 710 Spring Lane, Hinckley 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 One mile North of Henriette on Awana, Wed. 6:30-8:00pm Sunday Services: 9 & 10:30 a.m. Monsignor Alek Suchan HWY 107 • 320-679-4875 Youth, Wed. 6:30-8:00pm Nursery, toddlers and KidVenture Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. Pastor Jack Droste programs during both services. Sunday School, 9:15 am.; 320-629-2561 First Presbyterian Church www.JourneyNorthChurch.com South Pine Baptist Church MEMBER Sunday morning Worship, Serving the Pine City Area Since 1896 405 Main St. S., Pine City Meeting at Pine City Library 10:15 a.m. Community Room 320-629-3592 Living Water Fellowship 300 5th St SE, Pine City, MN Pastor Rob Spahr 915 W. 8th St. Rush City, MN Hinckley Seventh Day Pastor Dennis Eng www.firstprespinecity.org Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Adventist 320-336-9292 Sunday Worship Celebration Call 320-358-3818 for weekly Bible 550 1st St. NE, Hinckley Sunday School 9:30 a.m. A strong, recognized 10:30 a.m. studies and youth activities. 320-384-6167 Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. voice for individuals Sunday School, Preschool-Gr 6 and families that Pastor: Carlos Rodriguez Wednesday Bible study at 7p.m. 10:30 a.m. Open Arms Church of God desire freedom from Services, Saturday, 11 a.m. (Call for location) Wednesday Youth Group 6:15 PM 406 Pine St., Grasston, MN addiction Fellowship lunch 1st and 3rd 320-396-3373 www.southpinebaptist.org 645 3rd Ave SW Saturday following services. Pastor Gene Sherrod Grace Baptist Church Pine City, MN 55063 Zion Lutheran Church 1 mile Southwest of Pine City Spirit Filled Worship 320-629-0059 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. Pastor Tim W. Stratton hopelutherangrasston.org Growing in Grace Preschool 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 Holy Communion first and third Service, 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. 320-629-2985 Pastor Glen Kleppe Sundays and festival days. 7:30 p.m. Wed. Bible study, We are currently not meeting 320-629-3683 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Master Clubs for in-person for worship. Join us live Hustletown Community Church children ages 4 to 6th grade. on AM1350 WCMP Radio every (HCC) Sunday morning at 9AM or online 511 Old Hwy 61 S, Hinckley, MN Hustletown Non-Denominational at www.orlcpc.com. 17945 Blue Jay Ln Begining January 31, 2021 we will (320) 384-7002 Pastor Bruce Thompson hold an in person service at 50% 651-983-8130 capacity. Mail: 1010 3rd Ave SW Pine City Sunday School 10:15 am Worship Service 11:00 am
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 MARCH 18, 2021 PEOPLE PINE CITY PIONEER 13A www.pinecitymn.com OBITUARIES
Shirley Shoberg Marilyn Hoff man Arley Kendall
Shirley Shoberg, age 87, passed away on Saturday, Marilyn Hoffman of Pine City, formerly of Rose- Arley James Kendall, 91, of Hinckley passed away March 13, 2021 in St. Cloud. mount, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at North- on March 7, 2021 at Golden Horizons Nursing Home Shirley Kathryn Livingston was born June 10, 1933 ern Pines Assisted Living in Pine City at the age of 84. in Sandstone. Arley resided at his home in Hinckley ini Pokegama Township, Marilyn Bly Giese was untilu two months ago after tot John and Alice (Kraft) bornb May 18, 1936 to Melvin a broken hip brought him to LivingstonL and grew up on anda Maxine (Smith) Giese a nursing home for rehabil- a farm west of Brook Park. ini Austin. She attended itation.i SheS was the fi rst of fi ve schoolss in Austin, Hard- He was the son of Arley & cchildren. wick,w Laverne and Jasper. MatildaM “Tillie” (Campbell) Shirley went to Brook SheS also attended post KendallK born to them on PPark Grade School through graduateg classes at the Min- Jan.J 15, 1930. eeighth grade and gradu- nesotan School of Business, He married Loretta Gru- aated from Pine City High UniversityU of Minnesota ette on June 17, 1950 and they SSchool in 1951. After school anda the Inver Grove Com- hadh four children. Arley sshe worked at Pine County munitym College. workedw on the family farm HHuman Services Offi ce Marilyn married Charles forf years and worked at aand the Probation Offi ce “Chuck”“ Hoffman on May 5, HopkinsH Sand & Gravel for ffor 13 years and then was 1956.1 They lived in Minne- 282 years until he retired. In RRock Creek City Clerk and apolisa for their fi rst three hish spare time, he enjoyed Zoning Offi cer for over 25 years. She took great pride years of marriage and moved to Rosemount where collecting agates, wood working, welding creations, in this position. they lived for 22 years before moving to Pine City. restoring tractors, driving his tractors and GMC She met Melvin Shoberg at Topic Ballroom in Pine Marilyn worked for several companies in their truck in parades, loving on his German shepherds, City and they were married July 11, 1964 in Pine credit and accounting departments before she and four-wheeling with family and his buddies in the City. She then moved onto his family farm east of Chuck purchased the Pine City Bumper to Bumper “Over the Hill Gang.” Arley was known for his outgo- Rock Creek. In October of 2001, they sold the farm store. When Chuck died in 1993, she sold their busi- ing personality, wit and teasing. and moved into a new home on land they saved. After ness and went to work for W. E. Lahr, the parent com- Arley was preceded in death by his parents, his son Melvin’s passing, she moved to Pine City in 2016 and pany to Bumper to Bumper. She retired from there in Scott and granddaughter Angela Kendall. later to St Cloud in 2019. 2001 as their credit manager. He is survived by his wife Loretta of 70 years. Chil- She enjoyed crocheting and making quilts for Marilyn’s hobbies were church and various volun- dren Brian (Mary) Kendall of Rush City, Kim (Gloria) friends, family and her church. Her children and teering activities, knitting, working part-time, family Kendall of Hinckley, Ginger (Brian) Leach of Askov. grandchildren still enjoy these quilts to this day, activities and reading. Sister, Shirley Mooney of St. Louis Park. Nine Grand- many which were her own patterns. She loved her Marilyn is survived by her son Mark (Tracy) children, Sandy Kendall, Stephanie Dahl, Heather house plants, baking and spending time with her fam- Hoffman of Kabetogama; daughter Pamela Breuhl of Hoops, Josh Kendall, Kristy Bieder, Anita Kendall, ily and friends. After retirement, she enjoyed trav- Texas; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; Casey Nilsson, Kelly Jo Leach, Terron “Eddie” Rob- eling with Melvin that included much of the United sister Janet (Marvin) Hey of Spicer; many other rela- erts. Seventeen Great Grandchildren, Abigail Kipka, States including Alaska and a trip to Switzerland and tives and friends. Mackenzie Bieder, Carter Kipka, Vinny Keys, Brielle Germany. She was preceded in death by parents Melvin and Nilsson, Niko Keys, Hannah Quam, Weston Nilsson, She was a charter member of the Rock Creek Home- Maxine Giese; husband Charles Hoffman; daughter Maverick Bieder, Jaxie Dahl, Cashton Dahl, Tatum makers Club, a member of the Lutheran Church and Patricia Fedje; brother William Giese; father-in-law Keys, Brooke Quam, Stetson Bieder, Bricker Dahl, of the Pine City VFW Auxiliary. and mother-in-law Carl and Lucille Hoffman; brother- Maci Roberts and Tristan Roberts. Shirley is survived by her children Sandi (Dan in-law Thomas (Rosemary) Lucas. Grandpa’s are there to help children get into the Steinbach) Shoberg of St. Cloud, Jeff (Julie Kerr) Monsignor Aleksander Suchan celebrated a Mass mischief that they haven’t thought of yet. Shoberg of Sauk Rapids, Sheri Shoberg of Arden of Christian burial for Marilyn: 10:30 a.m.; Friday, A private family service was held with Pastor Bren- Hills; grandchildren Sierra (Cody) Cotter, Cody March 12, 2021 at the Immaculate Conception Cath- da Wicklund offi ciating, casketbearers were; Josh (Kayla) Steinbach, Leah (Phil) Sheridan, Alexis olic Church in Pine City. A gathering of family and Kendall, Josh Dahl, Chris Bieder, Collin Quam, Rick Shoberg, Adam Shoberg; great-granddaughter Ne- friends took place one hour prior to the Mass in the Keys, Terron Roberts, Mike Hoops and Matt Nillson. vaeh Steinbach; brothers-in-law Albert Gallik of Pine St. Anthony Commons area at the church. The inter- Arrangements by Tatting Methven Funeral and City, Clifford Shoberg of North Branch; sister-in-law ment took place in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Pine Cremation Services, Hinckley, Minnesota Edie Shoberg of Spring Lake Park; many nieces and City. nephews. In lieu of fl owers, memorials may be directed to: She was preceded in death by her parents John and Minneapolis Heart Institute or the American Cancer Alice Livingston; husband Melvin Shoberg; siblings Society. Andrew Neville John Livingston Jr., Lorelei Hoffman, Leroy Living- Funeral arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral ston and Betty Gallik. and Cremation Service of Pine City ~ Swanson Fu- Andrew “Andy” Neville; long time resident of Pine Pastor John Stiles offi ciated at funeral services neral Chapel. City, passed away at his home Tuesday, March 9, 2021 for Shirley: 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at at the age of 84. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Pine City. A time Andy is survived by his wife Eileen Neville; sons of visitation and reviewal was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Eternal rest grant John Neville and Ben Neville all of Pine City; sister on Tuesday March 16, 2021 at the Swanson Funeral Joanne Nelson of Carbondale, Illinois; many nieces, Chapel in Pine City and also one hour prior to the ser- unto them O Lord, and nephews, cousins and friends. vice at the church. The interment took place in First Funeral arrangements for Andy Neville are Lutheran Cemetery, Rush City. let perpetual light pending at this time and entrusted to: Funeral and May God Bless the Memory of Shirley Shoberg. Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel Funeral arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral shine upon them. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com. and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel Full obituary to follow soon. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com May they rest in peace.
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Wylder James Nelson was born on Jan. 6, BabyGirl Beaulieu was born on Jan. 13, 2021 2021 at Welia Health. He weighed six pounds at Welia Health. She weighed six pounds Wisconsin-La Crosse About It! 10 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. His four ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. Her parents are Jonathan and Brandi Nelson of parents are Sara and Aaron of Minneapo- Isle. Wylder is welcomed home by siblings Ae- lis. BabyGirl is welcomed home by siblings Taylor Nelson, Master of Science, Occupational Catch all the news, sports, rian (13 years old), Aiden (12 years old), and Isabella Jade (12 years old), Victoria Jami- Therapy-Pine City-Graduate school events, letters to the Spencer (two years old). Grandparents are son (one year old), Angelo (14 years old), Todd Burchard of St. Paul, and Dawn Nelson Tyee (12 years old) and Acen (six years old). editor, special features and and Tony Mendez of Clayton, Wisconsin. Grandparents are Pamela from Minneapolis WEATHER and Bryan from Minneapolis, and Rona from community events every Red Lake and Mario from Juarez. Date High Low Precip./Snow Thursday in the . . . 3/7 50 29 0 3/8 53 31 0 Black Chryn 3/9 60 40 0 Kassidy Ann Black was born on Jan. 11, 2021 McKenna Margaret May Chryn was born on 3/10 45 36 1” at Welia Health. She weighed six pounds, six Jan. 14, 2021 at Welia Health. She weighed 3/11 44 31 0 ounces and was 18 inches long. Her parents six pounds, 12 ounces and was 19 inches long. 3/12 37 21 0 405 2nd Ave. SE are Cora and Jeremy Black of Ogilvie. Kassidy Her parents are Tabitha Hallaway and Casey 3/13 59 29 0 Pine City is welcomed home by siblings Osten (12 years Chryn of Hinckley. McKenna is welcomed old) and Julia (11 years old). Grandparents home by siblings Haeden (12 years old) and ‘A lot of people like snow. I fi nd it to are Marge and Don Freeman of Mora. CJ (fi ve years old). Grandparents are Rosalie (320) 629-6771 Hallaway of Hinckley and Lonnie Hallaway of be an unnecessary freezing of water.’ Dodge Center, and Brenda Chryn of Hinckley. Carl Reiner 14A PINE CITY PIONEER www.pinecitymn.com MARCH 18, 2021
CALL FOR BIDS /s/ Krista K. Martin will hold a public hearing starting approximately at 6:30 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School EQUIPMENT RENTAL Krista K. Martin p.m. on April 7, 2021 via RingCentral Zoom Meeting Board of Pine City Public Schools, ISD 0578, gratefully Judge of District Court https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1481911129 or call accepts the following donations as identified below: Sealed proposals will be RECEIVED until 10:00 a.m. Amy Willert 1.720.902.7700 Meeting ID: 148 191 1129 to obtain Donor Item Designated Purpose (if any) April 5, 2021 by David Minke, Pine County Administrator Court Administrator comments and consider the making of the 2021 Street 1800shields 100 Sponge Shields Students & Staff, as at 635 Northridge Drive NW Pine City, MN on behalf of Attorney for Petitioner: Improvements, sidewalk and infrastructure improvements needed the Pine County Board of Commissioners for equipment Gary C. Dahle #218947 of 8th Street SW between it south terminus and the Berchin’s A&W $300 Angel Lunch Fund rental proposals. 2704 Mounds View Blvd., Mounds View, MN 55112 centerline of Golf Avenue SW, Golf Avenue SW between WalMart 120-34oz bottles of hand sanitizer 200-3oz EQUIPMENT RENTAL Bid includes, backhoe, Phone: 763-780-8390 the centerline of 8th Street SW and Main Street South, bottles of hand sanitizer 700 folders Elementary students scraper, dozer, dump trucks, trailers, motor graders, Fax: 763-780-1735 7th Street SW between the center line of Johnson & staff tractor/lowboy trailer, tractor/belly, dump trailer, haybale Avenue SW and the centerline of Hillside Avenue SW, The vote on adoption of the Resolution was as follows: mulcher, compactors, rubber track skid steer, tree Published in the Pine City Pioneer March 18, 25, pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 429.011 to 429.111. The Aye: Leibel, Nos-Tollefson, Peterson, Cavallin, feller buncher, loaders, bituminous crushing, concrete 2021 estimated total cost of the improvement is $1,256,580. A Palmblade, Ames. crushing, bituminous paving, gravel crushing and winter reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment will Nay: None Absent: Geisler maintenance sand. NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF CONTRACT FOR be available at the hearing. Such persons as desire to be Whereupon, said Resolution was declared duly Specifications and proposals forms may be obtained DEED heard with reference to the proposed improvement will be adopted. upon request from the office of the Pine County Public heard at this meeting. Motion by Ames second by Palmblade and carried Works, 45 Airport Road NE, Pine City, MN 55063. TO: Nathan A Leonard Lezlie Sauter unanimously to accept the FY20 Financial Audit. Telephone Number 320-216-4200 or Local Pine City 4989 Division Avenue Interim City Administrator ADOPT RESOLUTION CONCERNING REDUCTION 320-591-1733. White Bear Lake, MN 55110 IN PROGRAMS/POSITIONS The County Board reserves the right to reject any or Published in the Pine City Pioneer March 18, 25, The administration will review the 2021-2022 budget all bids and to waive any irregularities. YOU ARE NOTICED: 2021 projection information at the Board Work Session on By order of the Pine County Board of Commissioners, Default has occurred in the Certificate of Purchase February 22, 2021. This information may show changes Pine County, Minnesota. of Tax-Forfeited Lands, dated May 28, 2019, to Nathan SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES in our enrollment that in turn may result in budget /s/ Mark A. LeBrun Allen Leonard, and filed for record May 28, 2019 as INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #578 recommendations from Administration for the 2020-2021 Mark A. LeBrun, County Engineer Document #546507 in the office of the Country Recorder PINE CITY, MINNESOTA 55063 school year. This resolution is needed to start the 2021- Pine County, Minnesota of Pine County, Minnesota, in which Kelly M. Schroeder, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2021 @ 6:30 P.M. 2022 budget process. Pine County Auditor, acting on behalf of the State PINE CITY DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM Member Leibel introduced the following resolution and Published in the Pine City Pioneer March 11, 18, of Minnesota, sold the real property in Pine County, “PREPARING OUR STUDENTS FOR THE FUTURE” moved its adoption: 25, 2021 Minnesota, described as follows: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4 of The regular meeting of the Board of Education TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCTIONS NOTICE SE 1/4) Section Thirty-two (32), Township Forty-two (42), of Independent School District No. 578, Pine City, IN PROGRAMS AND POSITIONS AND REASONS Range Eighteen (18) Minnesota, was held at the Pine City District Office Board THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Pokegama PID 11.0198.001 Room and via Google Meet on Monday, February 8, 2021 WHERE AS, there may be a change in enrollment and Township, Pine County, Minnesota will be accepting Excepting and reserving to the State of Minnesota all for the purpose of conducting regular board business. curriculum requirements; quotes to supply 5,000 to 7,000 cubic yards of Crushed mineral and mineral rights in and to said land, having Chair Wendy Leibel called the meeting to order at WHERE AS, this enrollment and curriculum change Maintenance Gravel, MN DOT SPECS, CLASS 5 been duly offered for sale as tax forfeited land under 6;34 p.m. may require that teachers’ contracts must be terminated MODIFIED TO 8-10% PM 200 SIEVE to be delivered Minnesota Statutes annotated chapter 282, together with Upon Roll Call, the following members were present: and not renewed and which teachers may be placed on designated Township Roads between May 1st and all hereditaments and appurtenances belonging thereto Wendy Leibel, Lisa Nos-Tollefson, Dan Peterson, JacLynn on unrequested leave of absence without pay or fringe August 1st, 2021. (the Property) Cavallin, Becci Palmblade, Candice Ames (remote). benefits in effecting discontinuance of positions. The Contractor shall supply production sampling at The property was purchased on May 28, 2019, under Absent: Tim Geisler BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of the rate of one (1) sample per two (2) thousand cubic the terms of contract sales approved by resolution of the Also present was Superintendent Dr. Tryggestad. Independent School District No. 578 as follows: yards. The Township or designated party will sample to Pine County Board of Commissioners. Motion by Peterson second by Ames and carried That the School Board hereby directs the determine compliance with the aggregate gradations as The default is as follows: The 2020 Annual Payment unanimously to approve the agenda. Superintendent of Schools and administration to specified above. and 2020 Taxes have not been paid. 2019-2020 Audit Presentation consider the discontinuance of programs or positions Awarded Contractor will be required to provide a The Auditors Office has received authorization from Motion by Cavallin second by Ames and carried (as a result of enrollment and curriculum changes), current Certificate of Insurance prior to performing the the Pine County Board of Commissioners to cancel unanimously to approve the consent agenda. make recommendations to the school board for the job. All Quotes and Specifications must be received defaulted tax-forfeited land contracts as listed by Approve the corrected January 11, 2021 regular discontinuance of programs, curtailment of programs, by the Town Clerk by noon on April 8th , 2021 at the Resolution adopted February 16, 2021. meeting minutes. discontinuance of positions or curtailment of positions. Pokegama Town Hall, located at 18336 Town Hall Road, The County Auditor has begun proceedings under Approve the January 2021 bills to date as listed. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution Pine City, Minnesota. M.S. 559.21 to cancel your contract for deed for the Approve the following electronic fund transfers: was duly seconded by Member Ames and upon a roll call Pokegama Township reserves the right to reject any reason or reasons specified above. The contract will Date Amount Transfer from Transfer to Description Vote being taken thereon, the following voted in and all submitted quotes. be canceled May 18, 2021 unless, before that date, you 1/7/2021 $750,000 MN TRUST STEARNS BANK favor thereof: Leibel, Nos-Tollefson, Peterson, Cavallin, Susan L. Alderink pay the total amount due or you secure from a county of PAYROLL /CASH FLOW Palmblade, Ames. Administrative Clerk district court an order that cancellation of the contract be 1/14/2021 $1,000,000 MSDLAF+ MAX STEARNS and the following voted against the same: None Pokegama Township suspended until all your claims or defenses are finally BANK MAXIMIZE INTEREST EARNINGS Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed disposed of by trial, hearing, or settlement. Your action 1/29/2021 $750,000 MN TRUST and adopted. Published in the Pine City Pioneer March 11, 18, must specifically state those facts and grounds that STEARNS BANK PAYROLL /CASH FLOW Motion by Palmblade second by Nos-Tollefson and carried unanimously to accept the retirement of Theresa 2021 demonstrate your claims or defenses. RESIGNATION If you do not pay the total amount due or secure Joel Lorsung, JH Football Coach, effective 1/21/21. Behrens, effective 6/18/21. The board thanks Mrs. a court order before May 18, 2021, you will lose all EMPLOYMENT Behrens for her 23 years of dedicated service. STATE OF MINNESOTA Motion by Nos-Tollefson second by Peterson and COUNTY OF PINE the money paid under the contract, lose your right to Lydia Blatz, Academic Success Tutor, 3 hours per possess the property, you may lose your right to assert week at $8.21 per hour, effective 1/19/21. carried unanimously to approve the MOU for the Vision TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Program Building Project. DISTRICT COURT any claims and defenses, and you will be evicted. If you Gina Gusk, change from Title I para to ALC Secretary, have any questions about this notice, contact an attorney 6 hours per week at $20.58 per hour, effective 1/20/21. Motion by Peterson second by Ames and carried PROBATE DIVISION unanimously to close the meeting pursuant to M.S. 13D. Court File No. 58-PR-21-24 immediately. CHILD CARE LEAVE A breakdown of the total amount due if paid by March Felicia Madsen, Child Care leave, approximately 05, SUBD. 3(b) to discuss purchase of the property at 31, 2021 is listed blow: 3/20/21 through the end of the school year. 1035 Main St S, Pine City, MN 55063. NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON Motion by Ames second by Palmblade and carried PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF DESCENT a) 2020 Annual Payment $2,962.00 Megan Moulton, Child Care Leave, approximately b) 2020 Taxes $215.62 4/5/21 through the end of the school year. unanimously to move back into an open meeting at 8:50 p.m.. In Re: Estate of Franklin Thomas Tobolaski, c) 2% of Amount in Default $63.55 Motion by Peterson second by Palmblade and carried TOTAL DUE: $3,241.17 unanimously to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion by Leibel second by Peterson and carried a/k/a Frank T. Tobolaski, unanimously to adjourn the meeting. a/k/a Frank Thomas Tobolaski Sr, In addition to the amounts shown above, you The following resolution was moved by Leibel and will also be required to pay the cost of this service, seconded by Ames: Meeting adjourned at 8:51 p.m. a/k/a Frank T. Tobolaski Sr., JacLynn Cavallin Decedent, publication, and additional interest owed if paid after RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS March 31, 2021. WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 123B.02, Subd. 6 Clerk The name, address and telephone number of the provides: “The board may receive, for the benefit of Michael A. Tobolaski has filed a Petition for Published in the Pine City Pioneer March 18, 2021 Determination of Descent. It is Ordered that on April 7th, County Auditor who is authorized to accept payment is the district, bequests, donations, or gifts for any proper 2021, at 3:30 p.m., a hearing will be held in this Court of listed below. Since the amounts stated above are subject purpose and apply the same to the purpose designated. NOTICE OF ROYALTON TOWNSHIP Pine City Minnesota on the Petition. Via Zoom Hearing. to increase, please contact the County Auditor’s office at In that behalf, the board may act as trustee of any trust REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING The Petition represents that the decedent died testate (32) 591-1666 for the exact amount required to redeem created for the benefit of the district, or for the benefit of more than three (3) years ago leaving property in your contract and any further information concerning the pupils thereof, including trusts created to provide pupils Notice is hereby given that the 2021 reorganizational Minnesota. The petition requests that the Court probate impending cancellation of your contract. of the district with advanced education after completion meeting of the Royalton Town Board will be held at 6:30 the decedent’s Last Will dated February 17, 2003, Kelly Schroeder, Pine County Auditor-Treasurer of high school, in the advancement of education.”; and p.m., Tuesday, 30 March 2021, at the Royalton Town determine the descent of such property, and assign the Pine County Courthouse WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 465.03 provides: Hall, 6052 Royalton Road, Braham, MN 55006. The property to the persons entitled. Any objections to the 635 Northridge Dr NW #240 “Any city, county, school district or town may accept a agenda will include election of officers, establishing petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Pine City, MN 55063 grant or devise of real or personal property and maintain meeting schedules, and setting of wage, fee, and permit Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no (320) 591-1670 such property for the benefit of its citizens in accordance schedules. objections are filed or raised, the petition will be granted. with the terms prescribed by the donor. Nothing herein Duane P. Swanson, Clerk Notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and shall authorize such acceptance or use for religious or Royalton Township Order as provided by law and by mailing a copy of this Published in the Pine City Pioneer March 18, 25, sectarian purposes. Every such acceptance shall be by Notice and Order to each interested person by United April 1, 2021 resolution of the governing body adopted by a two-thirds States mail at least 14 days before the time set for majority of its members, expressing such terms in full.”; Published in the Pine City Pioneer March 18, 2021 this hearing, and publishing this Notice and Order in NOTICE OF HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT and accordance with Minn. Stat. § 524.1-401(3). WHEREAS, every such acceptance shall be by BY THE COURT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: resolution of the governing body adopted by a two-thirds Dated: March 8, 2021 Notice is hereby given that the City of Pine City Council majority of its members, expressing such terms in full; How do I know it’s time to put new tires on my car?
Could you talk more about tire as much as 50 percent ‘Place a penny head fi rst into the nearest the center of the tire at three Q: safety? I look around in parking under-infl ated before it tread grooves nearest the center of locations equally spaced around the cir- lots and see many tires that are unsafe. is visibly noticeable. cumference of the tire. If you see the top • The wear or any the tire at three locations equally of Lincoln’s head, you need new tires. Tire talk is an important conver- damage or signs of spaced around the circumference of • Tread wear indicators (wear bars) A: sation as their main functions deterioration. Tread or are located at the base of the main include supporting the vehicle load, sidewall cracks, cuts or the tire. If you see the top of Lincoln’s grooves and are equally spaced around transmitting traction and braking forc- snags deep enough to head, you need new tires.’ the tire. The tread wear indicators es to the road surface, absorbing road expose the body cords which look like narrow strips of smooth shocks, and changing and maintaining Ask a Tread depth is essen- rubber across the tread, will appear the direction of travel. tial to a well perform- your tires work to siphon water away on the tire when the point of wear is To ensure these functions are being Trooper ing tire. Water accu- from the surface of the tires when the reached. When you get to this point, adequately met, there are some import- Sgt. Neil mulates on the road road is wet. you need new tires. ant things to inspect on each of your during wet conditions. • Checking the tire tread depth. Tires vehicle’s tires on a regular basis: Dickenson Tires need tread for with a tread depth of one-sixteenth SEND QUESTIONS to Sgt. Neil Dickenson – Minnesota • The air pressure. Check tire pres- better traction during of an inch or less are unsafe. Place a State Patrol at 1131 Mesaba Ave, Duluth, MN 55811 or neil. sure with a tire gauge. Tires can be ththese hharshh conditions. The grooves on penny head fi rst into the tread grooves [email protected]. PHONE: 320-629-6771 | FAX: 320-629-6772
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March 8 - March 14 Theft, burglary, cellation-Inimical to Public Safety Ray, Jane Ann Workman, Dylan Duane Boyd-Evans, Simone Pine County Warrant: Failure to Appear War- Hold For Other Agency-Confi ned But Not Con- vandalism Pine County Warrant-Confi ned But Not Con- rant-Issued By Pine, MN-Disorderly Conduct victed-Damage to Property-1st Degree-Public March 11, 7:45 a.m., report of burglary, Main victed-Financial Transaction Card Fraud-Use- Ritchey, Ronald Lee Utility/Common Carrier Street S, Pine City No Consent Probable Cause: Drugs-5th Degree-Possess March 12 March 12, 2:04 p.m., report of burglary, Old Gavin, Nathaniel William Schedule 1,2,3,4-Not Small Amount Marijuana Anstett, Michael Lee Highway 61 S, Pine City Pine County Warrant: Arrest-Felony Warrant-Is- St John, Harvey Joseph Probable Cause: Traffi c-DL- Driving After Can- sued By Pine, MN-Receiving Stolen Property Pine County Warrant-Confi ned But Not Con- cellation- inimical to Public Safety Graves, Patrick Joseph-Johnson victed-Violate Contact Order-Within 10 Years Cederstrom, Emily Faye Miscellaneous Pine County Warrant: Probation Violation-GM of the First of Two or More Convicted-Arrest of Confi ned But Not Convicted-Drugs-5th March 8, 3:05 a.m., report of attempt pickup, Warrant-Assault-5th Degree-Fear of Bodily Adult Degree-Procure/Possess/Control by Fraud or Northridge Drive NW, Pine City Harm or Death-Obstruct Legal Process-In- Thomas, Summer Rose Deceit- Arrest of Adult March 8, 8:39 a.m., report of vehicle fi re, Fair- terfere With Peace Offi cer-Domestic As- Parole/Probation Violation: Drugs-5th Larson, Johnathan way Road SW, Pine City sault-GM-Subsequent Violation-Domestic Degree-Possess Schedule 1,2,3,4-Not Small Hold For Other Agency-Confi ned But Not March 8, 1:25 p.m., report of check welfare, Assault-Misdemeanor-Commits Act to Cause Amount Marijuana Convicted-Domestic Assault-Felony-Arrest of State Highway 70, Pine City Fear of Immediate Bodily Harm or Death March 10 Adult March 8, 3:13 p.m., report of vehicle in ditch, Pantlin, Joshua Lee Irwin, Michael Shawn Raway, Dennis James Forest Boulevard, Pine City Hold For Other Agency: Arrest-Felony Warrant Pine County Warrant: Arrest-Misdemeanor Pine County Warrant-Confi ned But Not March 9, 7:48 a.m., report of found drug, 3rd Long, Salena Marie Warrant-Disorderly Conduct-Obstruct Legal Convicted-Domestic Assault-Felony-Arrest of Avenue SE, Pine City Hold For Other Agency: Probation Violation-FE Process-Interfere With Peace Offi cer Adult March 9, 2:13 p.m., report of attempt pickup, Warrant-Drugs-5th Degree-Possess Schedule Lievsay, Winston Floyd Seebold, Ronald Allan Main Street N, Pine City 1,2,3,4-Not Small Amount Marijuana Parole/Probation Violation: Criminal Vehicular Pine County Warrant-Confi ned But Not March 9, 2:39 p.m., report of dead body, Main Staples, Spring Dawn Operation-Bodily Harm-Under Infl uence Alco- Convicted-Traffi c Regulation-Driver Must Carry Street N, Pine City Pine County Warrant: Arrest-Felony War- hol/Controlled Substance Proof of Insurance When Operating Vehi- March 9, 8:08 p.m., report of traffi c stop, Main rant-Issued By Pine, MN-Disorderly Con- March 11 cle-Traffi c-Regulation-Uninsured Vehicle-Driver Street S, Pine City duct-Traffi c-Drivers License-Driving After Re- Elling, Gerald Thomas Violation-Traffi c-Drivers License-Driving After March 9, 11:50 p.m., report of traffi c stop, Main vocation-Drugs-5th Degree-Possess Schedule Hold For Other Agency-Confi ned But Not Con- Revocation-Drugs-5th Degree-Possess Sched- Street N, Pine City 1,2,3,4-Not Small Amount Marijuana victed-Pine County Warrant-Confi ned But Not ule 1,2,3,4-Not Small Amount Marijuana-Traf- March 10, 10:17 a.m., report of repeat off ender, Wefel, Willam John Convicted-Traffi c-DL-Driving After Cancella- fi c-Duty to Drive With Due Care-Speed Greater 4th Avenue NE, Pine City Hold For Other Agency: Arrest-Gross Misde- tion-Inimical to Public Safety Than Reasonable-Arrest of Adult March 10, 3:30 p.m., report of search warrant, meanor Warrant Honsey, Daisha Shelene March 13 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City Ziegler, Michael Gene Pine County Warrant-Confi ned But Not Con- Lemay, Travis Joseph March 11, 10:47 a.m., report of juvenile trouble, Pine County Warrant-Confi ned But Not victed-Receiving Stolen Property Pine County Warrant-Confi ned But Not Con- Main Street S, Pine City Convicted-Domestic Assault-GM-Subsequent Knoell, Angela Rae victed-Drugs-5th Degree- Possess Schedule March 11, 11:35 a.m., report of vehicle fi re, Falcon Violation-Burglary-2nd Degree-Dwelling-Disor- Pine County Warrant-Confi ned But Not Convict- 1,2,3,4-Not Small Amount Marijuana-Arrest of Avenue, Pine City derly Conduct-Arrest of Adult ed-Check Forgery-Off er/Possess With Intent to Adult March 11, 2:25 p.m., report of MVA property March 9 Defraud-Possession or Sale of Stolen or Coun- Ralph, Zachary Paul damage, 13th Street SW, Pine City Deose, Daniel Joseph terfeit Check; Crimes -Probable Cause-Convict- Hold For Other Agency: Arrest-Felony Warrant March 11, 4:08 p.m., report of search warrant, Hold For Other Agency: Bench Felony War- ed But Not Convicted-Fugitive From Justice March 14 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City rant-Traffi c-DL-Driving After Cancellation-Inim- From Other State-Hold For Other Agency-Con- Rarick, Jordan Mathew March 12, 11:59 a.m., report of extradition hear- ical to Pubic Safety-Fleeing a Peace Offi cer in fi ned But Not Convicted-Arrest of Adult Hold For Other Agency-Confi ned But Not ing, Northridge Drive NW, Pine City a Motor Vehicle-Introduce Contraband-Drug/ Silker, Joseph Timothy Convicted-Drugs-5th Degree-Sale-Schedule March 12, 1:37 p.m., report of attempt pickup, Liquor Into Jail/Lockup/Prison-Drugs-5th Pine County Warrant: Arrest-Misdemeanor IV Controlled Substance Mixture-Pine County Main Street N, Pine City Degree-Possess Schedule 1,2,3,4-Not Small Warrant-Traffi c-Drivers License-Driving After Warrant-Confi ned But Not Convicted-Receiving March 12, 5:11 p.m., report of assist other agen- Amount Marijuana Suspension-Traffi c Regulation-Keep to the Stolen Property-Check Forgery-Off er/Possess cy, 5th Avenue NW, Pine City Longen, Robert Phillip Right-Traffi c-Careless Driving-Operate Any With Intent to Defraud-Arrest of Adult March 12, 10:28 a.m., report of animal distur- Pine County Warrant-Confi ned But Not Con- Vehicle Carelessly on Street or Highway Skinner, Sarah Anne bance, Westchester Drive, Pine City victed-Drugs-5th Degree- Possess Schedule Staples, Marlana Marie Probable Cause-Confi ned But Not Convict- March 12, 5:38 p.m., report of informational, 1,2,3,4-Not Small Amount Marijuana-Predatory Pine County Warrant-Confi ned But Not ed-Drugs-5th Degree-Possess Schedule 1,2,3,4- Pine Bough Road, Pine City Off ender-Knowingly Commits Act or Fails to Convicted-Drugs-Possession of Drug Para- Not Small Amount Marijuana-Arrest of Adult March 12, 8:39 p.m., report of disturbance, Black Fulfi ll Registration Requirement phernalia-Use or Possession Prohibited-Dan- Townsend, Roy Eugene Spruce Road, Pine City Monette, Jason Allen gerous Weapons-Metal Knuckles/Switch Pine County Warrant-Confi ned But Not Confi ned But Not Convicted-Drivers’ Licens- Blade-Traffi c-Reckless Driving;Drives Con- Convicted-Theft-Take/Use/Transfer Movable es-Driving-Probable Cause-Confi ned But Not sciously Disregarding a Substantial or Unjus- Prop-No Consent-Drugs-5th Degree-Possess Jail Roster Convicted-Traffi c-DWI-Operate Motor Vehicle tifi able Risk-Fleeing a Peace Offi cer In a Motor Schedule 1,2,3,4-Not Small Amount Mari- March 8 Under Infl uence of Controlled Substance- Vehicle-Receiving Stolen Property-Aggravated juana-Traffi c-Drivers License-Driving After Benjamin, Virgil Lloyd Drugs-5th Degree-Possess Schedule 1,2,3,4-Not Robbery-1st Degree-Disorderly Conduct-Brawl- Revocation-Arrest of Adult Probable Cause-Traffi c-DL-Driving After Can- Small Amount Marijuana-Arrest of Adult ing or Fighting-Arrest of Adult New doctors joining Pine County clinics
PRESS RELEASE Family Health Clinic. “She will be a physicians they are now fully staffed. ABOUT NORTH PINE AREA HOSPITAL DISTRICT great addition at all three clinic loca- “The national demand for family The North Pine Area Hospital Dis- Dr. Kathryn Dobbs joined Gateway tions, and in particular provide more medicine physicians far outpaces the trict is a Minnesota political subdivi- Family Health Clinic on March 1,. Dr. access for obstetric patients in Sand- supply, particularly in rural communi- sion whose purpose is to ensure that Dobbs is accepting new patients and ob- stone and Hinckley, where there is a ties,” states Fran Levings, chair of the area residents have access to high stetric patients at Sandstone, Hinckley, community need for more maternity Health Care Needs Committee. “The quality health care. For more informa- and Moose Lake, and will also deliver care.” fact that Gateway Clinic can attract tion about the Hospital District and the babies at the Moose Lake hospital. This fall Dr. Blake Chapman will be two new physicians speaks to the high Pine Healthcare Campus, go to www. “We are very excited to have Dr. joining Gateway Clinic. He too is a quality of their clinic and the appeal of PineHospitalDistrict.com. Dobbs join Gateway Clinic,” said Eric family medicine physician who will be our community.” Nielsen, Administrator of Gateway doing obstetrics. With these two new PHONE: 320-629-6771 | FAX: 320-629-6772
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