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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020 VOL. 135 NO. 6 www.pinecitymn.com $1.00 DRAGON WINTER SPORTS: Heating up rinks and courts all around town and beyond. P7 New rules for presidential primary election Early voting open now, party caucus- in Minnesota, and Pine County Audi- The Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party whose candidate I intend to vote.” es Feb. 25, primary election March 3 tor/Treasurer Kelly Schroeder wants and the Republican Party are partici- “This was a legislative decision made the public to know that there will be a pating in the primary, and there will be in 2016; it’s not something that Pine number of changes this year. a different ballot for each party. Voters County just decided to do,” Schroeder BY MIKE GAINOR “This election is very different than must request which ballot – Republican said. “This is statewide. The purpose, [email protected] what most citizens have ever experi- or DFL – they want. According to state I have heard, is just to put Minnesota enced,” Schroeder said. “I am very guidelines, each voter must affi rm the more on the map when it comes to the Early voting is now open for the concerned about voter confusion and statement, “I am in general agreement March 3 presidential primary election frustration.” with the principles of the party for SEE PRIMARY, PAGE 2 Arson at Pokegama Sanatorium

STAFF REPORT [email protected]

The Pine County Sheriff’s Offi ce reports that ar- son was the cause of the Jan. 28 fi re at the former Pokegama Sanatorium. According to law enforcement, at approximately 5:35 a.m. this past Tuesday, Jan. 28 the Pine City Fire Department along with the Pine County Sheriff’s Offi ce were dispatched to a structure fi re at 10035 Pokegama Lake Road near Pine City. PHOTO PROVIDED A passerby had found that the former Pokegama Sanatorium was on fi re. The fi re was quickly extinguished by the Pine Hoops for Hope helps in fi ght against cancer City Fire Department, and the cause of the fi re was determined to be arson. The case remains The Dragon girls basketball team and their Hoops for Hope campaign raised over $700 for the fi ght against cancer. Pro- ceeds will go to the Children’s MN and the Harbor Room at Cambridge Hospital. SEE ARSON, PAGE 2

Peg Skalicky transforms nature with art

BY CJ GUSTAFSON for her impossibly delicate amongst garden, lake and Skalicky’s [email protected] and detailed paintings done forest settings. Her use of col- carefully crafted on leaves, but for the last or and the crisp, clean style combinations of The next featured artist at few years, she’s been adding she uses are quite distinc- natural beauty the Pine Center for the Arts different mediums, such as tive, and fans and collectors and imaginative is one of the area’s most well birch and rocks to her rep- are able to easily pick out her artistry will be on known and beloved painters. ertoire, and the results are work. The animals appear display at Pine She’s the long-time owner of even more stunning. very lifelike, transporting Center for the a custom framing and mat- Peg Skalicky can replicate the viewer into the scene. Arts this February. ting shop, and her painting pretty much any image, but Looking at one of Skalicky’s PHOTO PROVIDED classes are hugely popular, she primarily looks to nature paintings, one can almost in part because she makes for her subjects, creating gor- hear the twitter of birds and it all seem so easy and fun. geous scenes of birds, deer, She’s perhaps, best known eagles and other wildlife SEE SKALICKY, PAGE 16

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FROM PAGE 1 there will be an “Uncommitted” option. This allows the person to pick presidential race. They feel that Iowa a DFL ballot in order to show their gets all the attention, but Minnesota support for that party, but not have to has a stake in it also. choose an actual candidate. “With this, you actually need to Schroeder also said that the polling ... tell us which party you want, and places will look a little bit different, there’s separate ballots,” Schroeder in order to keep the ballots private in noted. “If you’re not willing to tell the polling place. us a party, well, then you can’t vote “For example, when you go to get because we don’t know which ballot your ballot, that person is going to be to give you.” behind a screen,” she said. “There’s Another aspect of this new primary going to be some extra privacy things. system is that the political parties But otherwise, it will be very similar will still be holding caucuses, but to what they’ve experienced in the those caucuses will not be focused on past.” picking a presidential candidate. Though Schroeder is relatively new “I think that the important thing to the auditor/treasurer role in Pine for people to understand ... is that the County, she is already experienced party caucuses are still going to hap- with the election process. Last year pen on Feb. 25,” Schroeder said. “It’s was her fi rst year on the job, and PHOTO PROVIDED just that the presidential candidate there were two special elections to The fi re at the sanatorium was quickly extinguished by the Pine City Fire Department. won’t be decided there or discussed elect Jason Rarick to State Senate, there.” and Nathan Nelson as State Represen- Schroeder reported that another tative. new twist to the March 3 primary is “I started Jan. 2, and our fi rst spe- that a record will be kept of which cial election was Jan. 19,” Schroeder ARSON: report tips, possible reward voter chose which party, and the list said, chuckling. “That really took of voters – and the party they chose us through the process from start to FROM PAGE 1 – will be sent to each of the major fi nish, and we got to practice it four party chairs. She said that besides times. So I’m good at it now.” under investigation the Republican and DFL parties, the She said she fi nds the American by the Pine City Fire The public is encouraged to report list of voters will also be sent to the election process inspiring – and kind Department, the Pine two other major parties in Minnesota of fun too. County Sheriff’s Offi ce, any information relating to this case – the Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis “It comes down to just our Found- and the Minnesota State to the Pine County Sheriff ’s Offi ce at Party and the Legal Marijuana Now ing Fathers, and our freedoms ... and Fire Marshal’s Offi ce. Party. just what the basics of what the Unit- The public is encour- 320-629-8380. “The party chairs have no restric- ed States is – democracy,” Schroeder aged to report any tion on what they can or can’t do with said. “It’s a blast having all of those information relating it,” Schroeder said. “And so, we’ve processes happening and seeing to this case to the Pine 1-800-723-2020. mation leading to the heard they’re just going to post it all the citizens and getting to know County Sheriff’s Offi ce The Minnesota Arson identifi cation of persons online of who voted which way. Who them. It’s wonderful to see.” at 320-629-8380. Informa- Reward Project of the responsible for this fi re. knows if they actually will, but that’s tion can also be reported IAAI may offer a reward what they’re saying.” to the Arson Hotline at of up to $2,500 for infor- She noted that on the DFL ballot

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FEB. 6 THURSDAY 2/6 MBC blood drive TOPS-Take Of Pounds Sensi- On Thursday, Feb. 6 Pine City bly: Pine City Library Communi- High School will host a Memo- ty Room, 4:30-5:30 p.m. rial Blood Centers blood drive NAMI peer support: Cam- from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. To make bridge Medical Ctr., 6:30 p.m. an appointment in advance Pine City Music Boosters: visit MBC.org. Pine City Pizza Pub, 6:30 p.m.

ECFE’s Valentine Bash SUNDAY 2/9 Children ages 2-7 and their AA (Big Book-open mtg.): families are invited to Val- Evangelical Free Church, 7 p.m., entine Bash hosted by Early Mary: 320-438-9121 Childhood Family Education (ECFE) at Pine City Elemen- MONDAY 2/10 tary School’s multi room. No Celebrate Recovery: Pine City, registration required, the event Journey North Church, 6 p.m. is from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on AA: 7:30 p.m., Our Redeemer Thursday Feb. 6. Call ECFE at Lutheran Church 320-629-4030 with questions. TUESDAY 2/11 MIKE GAINOR | THE PIONEER American Legion & Auxiliary: FRIDAY - SUNDAY Pine City American Legion, 7 p.m. FEB. 7 - 9 Pine County Republicans: Frandsen Bank gives to Salvation Army 7:30 p.m., Tobies, Hinckley Vasaloppet Art Show Pine City VFW Auxiliary: Pine Darren Terpstra, exhibit de- Frandsen Bank & Trust in Pine City donated $500 to the Pine County Salvation Army over the holidays. Pic- City, VFW Post 4258, 6:30 p.m. signer/coordinator at the Uni- tured are Tricia Gariepy, Peggy Brackenbury (Pine County Salvation Army), and Corey Berube. Thanks to their versity of Minnesota, will be in customers, Frandsen Bank & Trust was able to make this donation. Also, by teaming up with Three Twenty WEDNESDAY 2/12 Mora to lead a gallery tour at Brewing Co., a $500 donation was also made to the Pine County Toys for Tots over the holiday season. Woodcarving club: Askov, the Kanabec County Art Asso- 9 a.m., Pine Co. History Museum ciation’s Vasaloppet Art Show Al-Anon: 725 2nd Ave. SW, Pine at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, at City, 12 p.m., 612-387-6094, David the Mora Public Library lower East Central MN Parents, Fam- Women’s Christian Connection Valentine crafts at the library AA: 7 p.m., Rock Creek Com- level, west entrance. The event ilies and Friends of Lesbians The Women’s Christian Children will have a blast munity Center ***Note time is free and open to the public. and Gays (PFLAG) is offering Connection will host its annual making Valentine crafts and change*** Hours for the show are Friday, a free community presentation guest night on Monday, Feb. cards for their special Valen- Feb. 7 - 2 p.m to 9 p.m.; Satur- by Ali Sands, Minneapolis, 10, 7 p.m., in Tobies’ Big Kettle tines from 3:30-5 p.m. Tuesday, day, Feb. 8 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; author of “I Know Who You Room in Hinckley. The theme Feb. 11 at the Rush City library. and Sunday, Feb. 9 - 10 a.m. to Are, but What Am I? A Part- for the evening is “Diamonds There will be snacks and 4 p.m. Handicapped parking is ner’s Perspective on Trans- in the rough.” Special feature stories, too. All supplies will be SENIOR DINING available at the library lot on gender Love.” As the partner will be “Upcycling and Repur- provided, although participants Maple – enter on East Maple. of a person who transitioned posing” presented by Lance may bring personal specialty Feb. 10 - 14 Come be inspired and enjoy the from female to male, Ali has Hagman of Hinckley, owner of items to fashion their Valentine Monday: Chicken alfredo, works of our area’s vibrant art experienced and witnessed the The 48 Shop. Music guests will cards. Recommended for kids noodles, peas and carrots, community. For more informa- challenges faced by those who be Doug Ammerman and Mike in kindergarten through 4th orange wedges, pudding tion, contact Barbara Orstad identify as transgender and Hansen, longtime favorite local grade. No registration neces- with topping at 320-492-1664 or purplefrog- gender non-conforming, as well duet. Steve Tadevich, former sary. Tuesday: Meatballs in gravy, [email protected]. as their partners. The event professional baseball player, whipped potatoes, mixed will take place at 2 p.m. at the will present his topic “Dia- THURSDAY vegetables, wheat bread, SATURDAY Braham Event Center. Visit monds are not forever.” Reser- peanut butter bar ecmnpfl ag.org. vations may be made by calling FEB. 13 Wednesday: Italian mari- FEB. 8 320-384-6413 or 320-245-2783; nated pork loin, scalloped Spaghetti dinner fundraiser walk-ins are also welcome. Magnifi cent Red Hatters potatoes, corn relish salad, Pine Center for the Arts - Fundraiser for the Pine City On Thursday, Feb. 13, 11:30 wheat bread, rice crispy bar Fused jewelry class Choir Students Summer 2020 a.m., the Magnifi cent Red Thursday: Beef goulash, On Saturday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m. Europe Trip with the MN Am- TUESDAY Hatters will gather to enjoy a beets, lettuce salad, wheat to 12 p.m., make your very own bassadors of Music is an “all FEB. 11 pre Valentine’s Day lunch at bread, warm fruit compote custom fused glass jewelry with you can eat” spaghetti dinner Froggie’s, Pine City. They will Friday: Parmesan chicken instructor Shawnda Schelinder. and silent auction Sunday, Feb. Family Law Clinic gather at 11:30 a.m. and order at breast, baked potato with Using a variety of materials – 9, 4-6 p.m., at the First Presby- The Refuge Network is spon- noon. RSVP by Feb. 9 For more sour cream, green beans, sheet glass, stringers of glass terian Church- Pine City. Silent soring a free, open to the public, information, call Darlene at dinner roll, strawberry and frit (ground glass) and even auction begins at 4 p.m. and Family Law Clinic on Tues- 320-629-4684. shortcake copper – you’ll make a unique fi nal bids will be taken at 5:45 day, Feb. 11, 4 p.m., at Family set including a necklace and p.m. Need not be present to win. Pathways in Mora (214 Rail- Cost is $4.25 for people over 60 earrings or a ring. Fee includes road Ave. NW). Attendees will FRIDAY and $8 for under 60. Call the Pine jewelers glue, pendant bail and learn the basics on dissolutions FEB. 14 City Senior Center at 320-629- student’s choice of earring or MONDAY and custody, receive helpful 3024 between 10:30 a.m. and 1 ring settings. Students aged FEB. 10 materials and have questions Valentine’s Day p.m. with any questions. 12-15 welcome with a registered answered by an attorney. There at the Senior Dining Site adult. This is a fun couple’s Crafts at the library may be an opportunity for two On Friday, Feb. 14 the Pine class, and fused glass will be Kids of school age are encour- to three individuals to meet City Senior Center is hosting a ready to pick up by Wednesday, aged to stop by East Central Re- with an attorney individually special Valentine’s Day event at Feb.13. gional Library- Pine City after after the main presentation. 11 a.m. There will be a “Name The Pine City Pioneer does school to create some seasonal Consultations will be on a fi rst that Love Song” competition, not guarantee publication of crafts from 4-5 p.m. Monday, come, fi rst serve basis. Visit special treats and prizes, fol- community events. Space lim- SUNDAY Feb. 10. Participants will make www.familypathways.org or lowed by a special menu lunch. its the size and number of ar- FEB. 9 a tissue paper heart and cereal call Kari at 320-679-1737 with Pre-registration is recommend- ticles. Out & About deadline hearts to share with the birds. questions and to confi rm atten- ed but not required. Call 320- is 3 p.m. Monday. If your in- PFLAG meeting All materials will be provided. dance. 629-3024 for more information. formation must be published, In lieu of its regular monthly No registration necessary. Call consider placing an ad. meeting, on Sunday, Feb. 9, 320-629-6403 with questions.

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PINECITYMN.COM TOP STORIES BelowB l are lastl t week’sk’ mostt readd storiest i on ttheh Pine City Pioneer website at: www.pinecitymn. com

1. Quarter-pound of meth seized near Pine City: Pine County deputies took a quarter-pound of meth of the streets last week during a traf c stop. Ong Xiong, a 43-year-old Cottage Grove woman, is facing felony charges for drug possession.

2. Chris’ Food shuts down Pine City store: Chris’ Food Center in Pine City will be closing its doors this Friday, Jan. 31. Employees of the store were given the news on Monday, Jan. 27, and soon after the store posted a note in its window from Chris’ Food Center President Craig Thorvig informing customers that it would close on Friday at 6 p.m. for the last time.

3. Deputies deal with robbery, fraud in city: Pine County Sherif ’s Of ce Sergeant Robert Ouverson said that the most signifi cant crime event in Pine City this past month was the Jan. 1 robbery at Walmart, where a woman grabbed an older wom- an’s purse, and dragged her across the parking lot before getting into a vehicle.

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CONGRESSMAN PETE STAUBER • BY CHIEF EXECUTIVE MELANIE BENJAMIN 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT MILLE LACS BAND OF OJIBWE 126 Cannon HOB, Washington, D.C. 20515 • 202-225-6211 or Cambridge City Being good ancestors and protect- Hall, 300 3rd Ave. NE, Cambridge, MN ing tribal homelands was the central 55008 • stauber.house.gov/contact/email- message of Melanie Benjamin, Chief me Executive of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, in her annual address to U.S. SENATOR AMY KLOBUCHAR Band members today. A crowd of 302 Hart Senate Offi ce Building Wash- more than 1,200 Band members and ington, D.C. 20510 • 202-224-3244 Fax: 202- local and state dignitaries, including 228-2186 or 1200 Washington Ave. S, Room Governor Tim Walz and Minnesota 250, Minneapolis, MN 55415 • 612-727-5220 House Speaker Melissa Hortman, Toll Free: 888-224-9043. gathered to hear remarks from Ben- jamin at the 2020 State of the Band U.S. SENATOR TINA SMITH Address at Grand Casino Mille Lacs. 309 Hart Senate Offi ce Building Wash- Benjamin told Band members that ington, D.C. 20510 • 202-224 5641 or 515 W. to be good ancestors, the Non-Re- 1st St., Suite 104, Duluth, MN 55802 • 218- movable Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe 722-2390 “will fi ght the battles we must, for justice, for our rights and for protec- GOVERNOR TIM WALZ tion of our homeland.” 130 State Capitol 75 Rev Dr. Martin Lu- “We hear the drum, and with each Band, and claimed tribal police had Reservation became known as a po- ther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155 • loud beat we know that we will not almost no authority. lice- free zone by criminals from all 651-201-3400 Fax: 651-797-1850 • Toll Free: be moved, we will not be defeated “It seemed our neighborhoods over, who had no fear of tribal police, 800-657-3717 and we will never surrender our changed almost overnight. We and moved into some of our homes.” Reservation,” said Benjamin. began a period of the highest rate Benjamin said that when asked STATE REPRESENTATIVE NATHAN NELSON • DISTRICT 11B of violence, drug related crime and about the county’s motives for 393 State Offi ce Building, St. Paul, MN LAWSUIT AGAINST MILLE LACS COUNTY death we have ever known in our ending the agreement, “We found 55155 • [email protected] • At the 2015 State of the Band Ad- modern history.” that out right away, when the county 651-296-0518. dress, Benjamin announced that for “Elders were threatened, and refused to reinstate the agreement the fi rst time in decades, crime had many children will forever carry unless we agreed to act as if our STATE SENATOR JASON RARICK • DISTRICT 11 decreased on the Mille Lacs Reser- the scars of violence and death. That reservation created by the Treaty of 3411 Minnesota Senate Building, 75 Uni- vation. Then suddenly, in July of year, Mille Lacs County had the 1855 no longer existed.” versity Ave., St. Paul, MN 55155 • 651-296- 2016, Mille Lacs County revoked its highest crime rate of all 87 counties 1508 • [email protected]. law enforcement agreement with the in Minnesota,” said Benjamin. “Our SEE BAND, PAGE 5

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Natascha Watercott • Production/ tions, letters that don’t address local issues news releases will run. Design FEBRUARY 6, 2020 OPINION PINE CITY PIONEER 5 www.pinecitymn.com STATE OF THE BAND: from page 4 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Sad the Chris’ Food for a friend that needed a that hurts. “We begged previous state offi cials for food, like tribal ancestors did. The Band Center closed ride to buy something but I Here’s the kicker: Scheff help. Promises were made, and broken, has also acquired a fully functioning refuse to go into the place. Logging was working on and except for offering mediation, no help ranch in Morrison county, where Band To the Editor: a project for the county came. We fi nally accepted that we were Members will learn about cultural grow- Very sad to learn that Charlie Rike -- they had absolutely noth- on our own. We did the only thing left ing techniques. the only very good grocery Pine City ing to do with Line 3. we could do. In 2018, we fi led suit against • Experts predict that there may be store Chris’ in Pine City This is not the first Mille Lacs County in federal court.” only 60 years left of good soil for growing was closed Friday, Jan. 31. Happy with Scheff incident of ecoterrorism She credited assistance from the Sec- food. To prepare for this, the Band start- Over the many years perpetrated by these in- retary of Interior with getting through ed an Aquaponics program which com- that I have lived here & Logging lawsuit dividuals. Previously, the at period, and recent federal indictments bines raising fi sh with growing plants ever since the monster on To the Editor: gang vandalized a job site during a period when the county refused in water, allowing the Band to grow food the hill built their super Some good news this in Carlton County using to allow tribal police to enforce state law. year-round, without wasting even one store, I went there a few week for a logging compa- the same playbook. “In May, the U.S. Attorney announced drop of water. times when they had the ny that was attacked by Ecoterrorists have been a major federal indictment. Eight people “Our Food Sovereignty program will smaller store, But since ecoterrorists near Cloquet responsible for a number were arrested and charged with ten create exciting new jobs for Band Mem- the monster replaced the last year. Scheff Logging & of similar attacks in recent counts of conspiracy to distribute heroin bers. I am directing the Commissioner of smaller store, I have told Trucking announced they year. The victims are not on the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation. Natural Resources to continue growing many friends that seem have filed a lawsuit against nameless, faceless corpo- They are facing federal prison. Last this program.” to agree with me, that I a group of environmental rations. They are regular week, another person was indicted and am sure do still continue activists that vandalized people trying to make their is going to federal prison. Those particu- NATURAL RESOURCES to shop there, that a town one of their work sites, as way. They are families lar drug dealers are now gone from our “Our fi sheries program is thriving. of less than 50,000 should well as the organizations with children. They are reservation. And we will not stop until This year, our little hatchery produced never allow them into their responsible for training our friends and members we get rid of every drug dealer, no matter over 1 million walleye fry, which were town. and funding them. of our communities. who they are.” stocked into our ponds. 21,000 fi ngerlings As anyone can see our In February, a small I am thrilled that Scheff were stocked into four area lakes. One of wonderful little town with group of individuals op- Logging is taking this civil MILLE LACS BAND MEMBER NAMED TRIBAL LIAISON FOR these lakes will be a fi shing pond which only a little over 3,000 posed to the Line 3 Pipeline action. Reasonable people MN DNR only elders and youth will be allowed to people has many empty vandalized the site just can and should debate Benjamin also shared big news about use for outdoor fun together. buildings now with fewer north of Cloquet, within the merits of pipelines, the Band’s Commissioner of Natural and fewer of the smaller the Fond Du Lac Reserva- but ecoterrorism must be Resources, Bradley Harrington Jr. CLIMATE CHANGE businesses surviving. tion. The individuals tore punished and deterred “In a major development for Minnesota Benjamin said that in the Department Thank God Sauser’s out wiring; cut vehicle using every available legal tribes, and especially for the Mille Lacs of Natural Resources, planning for Hardware has survived for hydraulic lines; poured avenue. Companies and Band of Ojibwe, it is my honor to an- the impact of climate change has been over 100 years. I am rather sand, water, and glue into workers shouldn’t have to nounce to you, that Bradley Harrington a focus. Warming temperatures are proud to say that I have equipment; damaged do their jobs in fear. Junior has just accepted the offer to serve changing everything. Birds are return- never darkened the doors dashboards, drive trains, as the new Tribal Liaison for the Minne- ing sooner, and deer are breeding sooner of the monster on the hill. and oil reservoirs; and Senator Jason Rarick sota Department of Natural Resources. – sometimes before they have enough to If anyone does happen to more. The attack resulted District 11 He will soon begin advising the State eat. One hundred years ago, 90 percent of see my car in their parking in more than $100,000 in DNR.” trees around Mille Lacs were maple. To- lot, I will be seated in the damages. For a small, As DNR tribal liaison, he’ll work close- day, only 30 percent are maple, because car reading and waiting family-owned business, ly with Ojibwe and Dakota communities they are moving north. on natural resources and tribal issues, Benjamin said that “climate migra- forging stronger relations between the tion” is already happening in America, agency and Minnesota’s 11 Native Amer- with more Americans choosing to ican tribes. He also will provide strategic relocate to higher, cooler lands with more PINE CITY AREA advice to agency leadership and serve as water resources. “It’s different for us. As a resource to staff coordinating with trib- Anishinabe, we have no place to migrate PROFESSIONAL al governments. Harrington will work in to. Our lives are here, on our homelands the DNR Commissioner’s Offi ce. in each District. Our burial sites cannot In a press release, DNR Commissioner be moved. Our Treaty Rights to hunt, fi sh Sarah Strommen said, “I’ve known Brad and gather are not portable. We need to Let us do the work for you! for a number of years and I’m thrilled he prepare for the future. The good news is, has agreed to join the DNR. Brad brings we have already begun.” Althoff & Nordquist, LLC to us a unique set of experiences and CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS expertise in natural resources manage- ABOUT THE STATE OF THE BAND www.althoffandnordquist.com ment, as well as a deep understanding of Mille Lacs Band statute requires the Carl D. Nordquist Jr., CPA Minnesota tribal issues.” Chief Executive to “present to the Band Visit www.abc-clc.com Robert R. Althoff, CPA Assembly an annual State of the Band Payroll, Bookkeeping, Write-Up, Personal, FOOD SOVEREIGNTY Address on the second Tuesday of Jan- or call (715) 689-3400 Partnership and Corporate Taxes • The Band has developed a tribal farm, uary of each calendar year” [4MLBSA 10350 State Road 70 • Siren, WI 1300 Northridge Dr., NW Unit #1 124 East Forest named “Lenny’s Orchard” in honor of 6(i)]. The fi rst State of the Band Address Pine City, Minnesota Mora, Minnesota the late Leonard Sam. It began producing was delivered in 1983, making the Band Telephone: 320-629-6185 Telephone: 320-679-4846 fresh fruits and vegetables last summer, the fi rst Minnesota tribe to provide a and is being expanded. Best of all, Band formal update in this way. Oak Park youth are helping out and have become completely hooked on gardening. 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BY KIM DAVID In the fi nal game of the queens to attend the St. [email protected] Beau Berglund Memorial Paul Winter Carnival fes- Hockey Tournament at tivities Jan. 26-29. Young the Pine City skating women from Wisconsin 10 Years Ago, 2010 rinks on Feb. 6-7, the and Minnesota attended McKenzie Kloeckl, Wings North team beat the coronation dinner a student at Pine City the Rydberg – Lees Pro where King Boreus Rex Elementary School, was Shop/“Monster”/DPR LIX and the Queen of the touched by the scenes of Builders team to become Snow were chosen. They the terrible aftermath of tournament champions. visited the 3M and Gil- the earthquake in Haiti lette companies, marched on Jan. 12. She wanted to 25 Years Ago, 1995 in the Grand Day Parade do something about it so The top fundraiser in and enjoyed a Minneso- she organized a fund- the annual ski-a-thon for ta Moose hockey game. raiser at school. “When cancer, held at Banning Joell said she received I saw on TV and heard State Park on Sunday, royal treatment and is on the radio what was was Phil Diers, of Willow grateful to the Pine City happening to the people River, who brought in Chamber of Commerce in Haiti, I thought that $1,000 in pledges. T&M for making the experi- each of us could give a Athletics donated 60 ence possible. dollar or two,” Kloeckl pairs of skis for use by commented. “Some ski-a-thon participants. 50 Years Ago, 1970 friends and I decorated There were 212 skiers According to the buckets and stood at in the event, and they annual report issued the school entrance for raised a record $16,980 this week by George E. a week before school to for the Pine County Unit Sausen, Pine County collect donations. Word of the American Cancer juvenile judge, juvenile THE PIONEER got around and more Society. Loren Brabec, court cases showed an money came in as the Braham, was second increase in 1969. During week went on.” During highest fundraiser the year, 80 delinquency Pine City one-act ties for second in 2010 this one-week fundraiser, with $915.50. His father, petitions were fi led, up 30 the students and teachers George Brabec, Sturgeon from 1968. The cast and crew of “The Exonerated,” after winning in sub-sections. Left to right – Back of Pine City Elementary Lake, was third highest Florian Chmielewski, row: James White, Kayla Smetana, Nick Basta, Jorie Williamson, Greg Shelton, Holly Sta- School donated $452.87, with $442. 42, Sturgeon Lake, in ples, Christine Kraft. Middle row: Emma Briski, Trevor Clune, Aaron Nisley, Leah Schminkey. which will be sent to the Miss Pine City Joell Pine County, this week Front row: Andrew Cox, Josh Palmer. Red Cross. Werner was one of 83 announced his candida- cy for state senator in Hard Time costume par- where he will remodel it snow and wind was the District 25. ty, Feb. 15 at the Pokeg- for residence purposes. order of the day. ama Town Hall. A small Rev. F.O. Carlson of This week Wm. Tierney 75 Years Ago, 1945 fi ne will be assessed if Grantsburg, Wisconsin, disposed of his fi ne driv- Mrs. Trullson of Sand- not in costume. will hold services at the ing mare together with VFW “Valentine ” stone was honored on As the United Nations Mission Church on the his cutter, buggy, robes Ribs & Bingo the Breakfast at Sardis move forward to victory, St. Croix Road, 7 miles and blankets to Walter radio program for being programs such as Scout- east of Pine City Feb. 8, at Smith who will keep Last Game Coverall a good neighbor. She was ing step forward to do 11 o’clock a.m. Everybody her for a family horse. 75% Payback nominated in a letter their part in insuring welcome, come and bring There is no better family VFWV Hall - Pine City written by Mr. Sheridan the peace. The theme your friends. horse in the county than Greig. Mrs. Trullson has of the 35th anniversary G.R. Christopher has this beautiful gray and Sat., Feb. 8, 2pm made several delinquent celebration of the Boy sold his house on 8th Mr. Smith has secured tax lots in Sandstone Scouts of America from Street to Adolph Blazek a prize that we are sure OPEN TO PLAYERS into a playground for Feb. 8-14, is “Scouts of the who has sold his farm he will appreciate. Mr. the children. With the World-Brothers together.” some seven miles east of Tierney will as soon as OF ALL AGES help of her garden club town and expects to move the weather permits turn they have raised money 100 Years Ago, 1920 to town about March 15. his stable into a dwell- Sponsored by VFW Post 4258 to buy equipment for the C.C. Ives has purchased Mr. Christopher is as yet ing house and his niece Proceeds Benefi t the VFW Education playground. the Hurley barn and is uncertain as to where he will arrive from Ottowa, Scholarship and Pine City Cub Scout Funds The Pokegama Grange moving it to lots in the will move. Canada to keep house is sponsoring a Free southeast part of town for him. Mr. Tierney 125 Years Ago, 1895 says that he has boarded CROSSWORD PUZZLE  FEB. 6 CLUES ACROSS 38. Slang for cigarette A genuine blizzard his hotels and boarding 1. Indicates number of days 39. Vaccine developer raged in this village on houses and he is going to 6. When you hope to get there 41. Returned to health Wednesday of this week, try a change. 9. Hairstyle 44. Toni Morrison novel 13. Black (Spanish) 45. Period between eclipses 14. Expresses pleasure 46. Veterans battleground MEEKER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 15. Away from wind 48. Gang Critical access rural healthcare facility seeks 16. Tech pros organization 49. A radio band 17. Wile E. Coyote is familiar with it 51. Jaws of a voracious animal REGISTERED NURSES 18. Clean 52. Elaborate garments 19. Saints’ signal caller 54. Chinese province Beneft eligible positions available in labor/delivery, med/surg, behavioral health and emergency. 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BY LANCELOT E. FURBER [email protected]

It was another exciting week of Dragon hockey. On Saturday, Jan. 25, the JV Dragons hosted Dodge County. They were on their way up to Moose Lake to play a varsity-only match and asked if their JV could get a game, against the Dragons, the same day. The Dragons came away with a dominating 8-0 win. “We were happy to host as we were in need of one more JV contest,” said coach Grant Nicoll. “Not knowing much about their team, we were not sure what to expect. The JV has been playing well, and they continue to get better and better every day.”

DODGE COUNTY 0 0 0 = 0, PINE CITY 1 5 2 = 8 Scoring: Chase Bjorklund - 1g McCoy Leger - 2g, 1a Hunter Danielson - 2g, 1a Kody Schuno - 1g Mason Mikyska - 1g, 1a Aidan Welch - 1g Troy Schmidt - 1a Ryder Youngbauer - 1a Sully Lucht - 2a Cooper Podvin - 1a Sam Stapek - 1a Mason Olson 11 saves on 11 shots

The JV stayed on their winning ways on Tuesday, Jan. 28, as well, defeating Chisago Lakes 6-5. “We were talking before the game, and I don’t think LANCE FURBER | THE PIONEER that the JV team has ever beat Chisago Lakes since I Dragon forward Seth Linnell fi ghts through a pair of Wildcat defenders while driving to the net during Pine City’s game started coaching in PC,” said Coach Nicoll. against Chisago Lakes on Jan. 28. The sophomore scored one of the two Pine City goals in a 3-2 loss to the Wildcats. The start of the game looked like that stat was going to continue. The Dragons started very slow and were down 4-0 early in the second period. With about four “The boys felt ready and confi dent coming into the popped out, went through the back of Laven’s legs and minutes left in the second, the Dragons were given a game,” said Coach Nicoll. “We as coaches knew that right onto the stick of a Chisago Lakes player who spark off the stick of Mason Rydberg. The boys rallied Chisago was going to have a game plan to beat us.” tapped in the game winner. and put in two more in the second period, making it a The fi rst period was back and forth with the Drag- “I hate losing like that,” Nicoll said. “I would rather 4-3 game going into the third period. ons just not quite clicking as the coaches had hoped, lose to a beautiful tic-tac-toe play than a stupid lucky Early in the third the Dragons tied it up at four, only ending the fi rst period tied at one. bounce after dominating play. It is what it is, and we to go down by a goal with four minutes left. “The second period saw the boys dominate play, have things we need to work on. We will grow from McCoy Leger broke loose, but was taken down throwing up 18 shots on net, but not being able to bury this and be ready for a team like that in playoffs.” from behind. He was awarded a penalty shot that he one against what seemed like a 6’10” 300-pound goal- converted on to tie the game with three minutes left ie,” said Coach Nicoll. CHISAGO LAKES 1 1 0 1 = 3, PINE CITY 1 0 1 0 = 2 in regular time. Chisago scored one early in the second period on a Scoring: In overtime McCoy again played the role of the hero power-play to go up and end the period 2-1. Seth Linnell - 1g and scored to give the boys the win and continue their “The third was much like the second,” Nicoll said. Dusty Bergstrom - 1g winning streak. This puts the Dragon JV team at 10 “We sustained forechecks, had breakaways, chances Parker Sell - 1a wins this season. to score, but just didn’t bury the puck. Not only did Alex Laven - 24 saves on 27 shots they have a huge goalie, but there were times that CHISAGO LAKES 3 1 1 0 = 5, PINE CITY 0 3 2 1 = 6 they literally had four different guys in the crease On Thursday, Jan. 30, the Dragons took the long Scoring: making saves and covering pucks.” (Don’t tell the ride north to face off against Northern Lakes. The JV McCoy Leger - 3g, 1a refs, but that is a delay of game penalty) came into the night on a hot streak, but were down a Mason Rydberg - 1g, 1a The Dragons fi nally netted one on a power play few skaters for various reasons. The boys were slug- Chase Bjorklund - 1g to tie the game, sending it into overtime. In OT, the gish, and Northern Lakes scored early and often. The Sam Stapek - 1g Dragons again dominated play only to lose on a ter- Dragon coaches changed goalies multiple times to try Ryder Youngbauer - 2a ribly unlucky play. Chisago Lakes dumped the puck Aidan Welch - 3a into the Dragon zone, and it hit the zamboni door, SEE HOCKEY, PAGE 9 Kody Schuno - 1a Sully Lucht - 1a Mason Olson - 16 saves on 20 shots Daisy Koffl er - 9 saves on 10 shots

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BY LANCELOT E. FURBER [email protected]

PINE CITY 83, BRAHAM 39 Pine City Girls Basketball moved to 9-0 in Great River Conference play with an impressive home performance against the Bombers. After a bit of a sluggish start, the Dragons got things rolling with some smothering defense. The Dragons scored 21 points on fast- breaks and 26 points off turnovers. “The girls played very aggressive de- fense, which led to some easy baskets,” said coach Ted Hasz. Pine City had four players score in double fi gures and nine players were in the scoring column, making this victo- ry a total team effort. Lily Wilson had a double double with 20 points, 10 assists and six steals. Ellie Hasz had 20 points, seven total rebounds, three assists and three steals. Sophie Lahti had 14 points and four total rebounds. Kloey Lind had 12 points, fi ve total rebounds and TERRY BULLOCK | THE PIONEER four assists. (Above) Pine City girls basketball beat the Hinckley-Finlayson Jaguars 76-35 on Monday, Ashley Faur had fi ve points, three Feb. 3, at Hinckley. total rebounds and two steals. Mere- dith Kolling added fi ve points, three (Left) Junior Ellie Hasz puts up a shot in the Dragons’ win over Hinckley-Finlayson. Hasz had total rebounds and three blocks. Karly TERRY BULLOCK | THE PIONEER 26 points against the Jaguars and led Pine City in scoring. Jusczak had three points. Alaina Steele had two points, four assists and three steals. Ally Chromey had two points. this season, Pine City trailed at the team and did some things to get us out six total rebounds and fi ve steals. “It was another good conference win half, going into the locker room trailing of rhythm.” Meredith Kolling had seven points, six for the kids,” said Coach Hasz. “The Foley 29-26. The Dragons were able to Lily Wilson led the Dragons in total rebounds and three steals. Ashley kids played some great basketball.” regroup and make a few adjustments at scoring with 16 points to go along with Faur added fi ve points, two rebounds the half. three assists and four steals. Alaina and two steals. PINE CITY 57, FOLEY 46 “The kids came out very focused in Steele had 11 points, three total re- “With playoffs around the corner and The Falcons from Foley came out the second half and played the way they bounds and fi ve steals. Ellie Hasz had a a very strong section, it is vital that we ready to play and gave the Pine City can,” said Coach Hasz. “We need to give double double with 10 points and 11 re- continue to learn with every game we Dragons all they had. For the fi rst time Foley a lot of credit as they have a nice bounds. Sophie Lahti had eight points, play,” said Coach Hasz.

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320-629-7272 • www.northernpinesassisted.com • 1305 8th Street SW, Pine City, MN 55063 FEBRUARY 6, 2020 SPORTS AND OUTDOORS PINE CITY PIONEER 9 www.pinecitymn.com HOCKEY: Varsity wins big Dragon boys easily top Braham and Aitkin over Northern Lakes with BY LANCELOT E. FURBER able to pull in fi ve total battle up until the last [email protected] rebounds in a role off few minutes when the the bench. Christian Dragons were able to go substitute players in lineup Fromm scored all 11 of on a little run to end the BRAHAM 54, PINE CITY 78 his points in the second half, giving themselves FROM PAGE 7 On Jan. 28, Pine City half, fi nding the correct an 8-point lead at half. boys basketball traveled spot while guys did a A great execution by and spark some momentum, but that did not help, as to Braham. There is so great job of feeding him the Dragon players set the Dragons JV took a 2-7 loss. much history there, so the ball. up an open 3-point shot much pride. It makes for for Seth Logan who was NORTHERN LAKES 3 4 0 = 7, PINE CITY 1 0 1 = 2 a great atmosphere and AITKIN 60, PINE CITY 82 able to convert the shot. Scoring: a great game. They have On Jan. 30, the Drag- In the second half, Mason Mikyska - 1g the state championship ons would come away Pine City was able to Sam Stapek - 1g banners hanging, Coach with their second win keep their composure Mason Olson - 21 saves on 23 shots Vaughan’s Hall of Fame of the week at home and continue to keep the Daisy Koffl er - 19 saves on 24 shots banner – a lot of good against Aitkin. pressure on both ends of basketball has been “I love when we are the court. The varsity Dragons took to the ice with a few new played in their gyms. able to create a fun envi- “Caleb Fromm, again, faces on the bench due to injuries and illness. The “Coach Eklund and ronment at Pine City,” had a great game,” Dragons knew this was not going to be an easy game I chat quite a bit,” said said Coach Allen. “We Coach Allen said. “A lot coming in as Northern Lakes was on a six-game win coach Kyle Allen. “I had a lot of fans, commu- of what he does does not streak and had wins this season over North Branch, really respect what he nity members, students show up in the stat book. Chisago Lakes and Princeton – all Dragon recent does over there, and and others fi ll in on Tonight, however, he losses. I hope that feeling is Thursday night. When took four charges in the “The boys were fi red up and ready to get back to mutual. We know each you couple that with the game, which is unbeliev- work after a rough two weeks,” said Coach Nicoll. other’s systems, what we pep band, it makes for a able.” The Dragons set the tone of the game early. Alex want to accomplish, and great night of basketball Seth Logan led the Laven made some great saves early in the fi rst period how we want to do it. It and a fun experience for Dragons on the boards to keep Northern Lakes scoreless. makes it fun. Now it is a our players. The gym with nine total re- “We killed some penalties, and our offensive power chess match of strategies is energetic, and we bounds, followed by that has been quiet lately took over,” Nicoll said. “We and execution.” hope that our brand of Duke Waxberg with scored four fi rst-period goals to set the tone.” It was a bit of a seesaw basketball coupled with seven and Christian Again in the second period, Alex Laven was tested battle in the fi rst half our own energy and Fromm with six. Kole- as the Dragons were able to put the puck in the back of of play as the Dragons excitement makes for a man Lind did a great job the net, adding another two goals. In the third period, got off to a slow start, good experience for the of setting up other play- both teams scored as the game came to an end with a turning the ball over a SARA ANDERSON | THE PIONEER fans as well.” ers with nine assists, but Dragon win 7-1. few times in their fi rst Pine City’s Christian Fromm Pine City knew this was able to balance that “This was a great game for the boys to show that couple of possessions. goes up for a score in the was going to be a physi- with his own scoring their hard work was paying off,” said Nicoll. “Now we Pine City got out to a Dragons’ 78-54 win over cal game coming in, and attack. need to continue moving upward and go into playoffs lead; however, Braham Braham on Jan. 28. it did not disappoint. It “If we can continue on a positive note.” battled back and made a was a fast-paced game to have Koleman Lind, Coach Miller echoed Nicoll’s positivity with a note bit of a run of their own. where neither team was Konnor Jusczak and on the board in the locker room reading, “WE ARE The score was close at court. Konnor Jusczak willing to back down. Duke Waxberg control BACK.” halftime, but the Pine took over the pace and There were a lot of fouls the fl ow of offense like City coaches felt like we execution of the offen- called both ways and they have, we will be NORTHERN LAKES 0 0 1 = 1, PINE CITY 4 2 1 = 7 could make the appro- sive end of the court, rightfully so. good on the offensive Scoring: priate adjustments at leading to a game-high The fi rst half was a end,” said Allen. Dusty Bergstrom - 1g, 1a halftime. seven assists. 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TRAILS4TRANSPLANTS

A dedicated group of people along with their horses are again planning to raise awareness and funds for organ, eye, and tissue donation. Trails4Trans- plants (T4T) is celebrating its eighth annual trail ride, May 22 - May 30, 2020. The “2020 Vision 4 All” ride will start at Tamarack Horse Camp in the St. Croix State Forest and end at the Pine County Fairgrounds in Pine City where a silent auction and free will offering meal will take place. The T4T group has ridden over 2,100 miles and has raised over $250,000 since their mission began in 2013. They have ridden across numerous states including North Dakota, South Dako- ta, Minnesota and Montana, speaking to various 4-H and Scout clubs, and at bdfilittfidbereaved families can stay to fi nd some numerous high schools raising aware- hope and healing after a tragic loss of ness about the need for organ, eye, and a child/sibling. Pine County 4-H was tissue donors while trying to encourage near and dear to Laura’s heart as she young and old alike to check the box really enjoyed being a 4H-er. and be a hero. Even those who don’t own a horse or This year’s ride is dedicated in mem- consider themselves horse people can ory of Laura May Maloney. Laura was participate in the ride. Volunteers are 8 years old and a third grader at Pine needed to help transport vehicles, feed City Elementary when she passed on riders, set up and take down camp, di- Oct. 27, 2013 due to an auto accident. rect traffi c, help with the silent auction, When called the day after the accident share personal stories of donation, or by LifeSource, Laura’s parents, Paul simply sponsor a rider. ATVs are wel- and Erin, made the diffi cult decision to come along some portions of the ride. have Laura be a donor. Laura was able A meal, silent auction, live auction, to donate her eyes, knee cartilage and games, and entertainment will be pro- valves from her heart. vided at the Pine County Fairgrounds “The decision to have Laura be a on May 30, 2020 beginning at 2 p.m. All donor in the midst of the chaos and are welcome and encouraged to attend grief of what had just happened has this event. proven to be our saving grace and T4T Currently more than 124,000 men, has helped us realize that. Our Laura women, and children are awaiting gave someone an amazing gift, the gift transplants in the United States. Each of sight. Laura is someone’s hero,” said year, approximately one-third of those Erin, Laura’s mom. people receive life-saving transplants The average length of the daily ride and a hope for a renewed life. This is is 16 miles with the longest being 20 due to the generosity of individuals miles for a total of 109 miles over the who at the time of personal grief think seven days. Riders may join or stop of others in need. Despite this generos- along any leg of the trip. The minimum ity, the need continues to grow. Each suggested contribution to participate in day, 21 people die while waiting for a the ride is $25 per rider per day or $50 transplant. A new name is added to the per family. These funds help with the transplant waiting list every 10 min- expenses and healing of organ, eye and utes. tissue recipients. Riders are encour- “For us, our involvement with T4T, aged to solicit sponsorships in addition is about healing from the tragic loss of to the minimum mileage cost. our daughter while helping to improve The money raised benefi ts the Gift the lives of others in her memory,” said of Life Transplant House in Rochester. Paul, Laura’s dad. The Gift of Life House has had over Registration and complete informa- 1,150 Minnesotans stay at their facili- tion about Trails4Transplants 2020 ties in the past 10 years. 41 individuals Vision4All ride is available on the orga- specifi cally from the east central Min- nization’s website at trails4transplants. nesota area. This year will also benefi t org or by contacting Paul Maloney at PHOTOS PROVIDED Faith’s Lodge and Pine County 4-H. 320-630-0403 or Erin Maloney at 320- This year’s ride is dedicated in memory of Laura May Maloney. Laura was 8 years old and Faith’s Lodge is located in Danbury 630-0402. a third grader at Pine City Elementary when she passed on Oct. 27, 2013 due to an auto Wisconsin. It is a beautiful place where accident.

EXPLORE MINNESOTA BIRDING UPDATE Birdwatchers treated to infl ux of arctic birds

CONTRIBUTED owls rarely seen in the U.S. — water fl ows year round due to a EXPLORE MINNESOTA snowy, boreal, northern hawk power plant upriver. and great gray — draw birders For directions and to learn December marked the end of from all over the world to add more about these spectacu- the southbound migration, but to their life bird lists. The Sax- lar birds, visit the Monticello it was also a beginning of a spe- Zim Bog in northeastern Min- Chamber of Commerce Trum- cial birding season. Many arc- nesota, an Audubon Important peter Swans web page at www. tic birds that have arrived from Area, is one of the best sites to monticellocci.com. the north become the focus of view boreal birds. This is also a great time of birders, many from other coun- December offered us a chance year to view hundreds of win- tries. to view vast numbers of North tering bald eagles. Various These birds include boreal America’s largest waterfowl, spots along the Mississippi chickadees, evening grosbeaks, the trumpeter swan. River in southern Minnesota pine grosbeaks, hoary redpolls, These swans gather in abun- remain open in the winter, at- common redpolls, gray jays, dance where water continues tracting eagles and a variety of red-bellied woodpeckers, snow to fl ow in the winter. One loca- waterfowl due to easy access to buntings, pine siskins, north- tion where these birds gather fi sh. METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS ern shrikes and red-breasted in abundance is on the Missis- Winter doesn’t mean the end of birdwatching. Strikingly bright north- nuthatches. And northern sippi River in Monticello where ern cardinals are made even more so with a backdrop of snow. FEBRUARY 6, 2020 PINE CITY PIONEER 11 www.pinecitymn.com INSPIRATIONS God is where his people keep him — including in our schools I love the fi rst amendment. You might activities. Among other things, stu- When acting in their offi cial capac- blies and extracurricular activities think it is because it protects the free- dents may read their Bibles or other ities as representatives of the state, such as sporting events may not be dom of the press — but that is only a scriptures, say grace before meals, and teachers, school administrators, and selected on a basis that either favors fi fth of it. The portion I want to address pray or study religious materials with other school employees are prohibited... or disfavors religious speech... School here is the freedom of religion. fellow students during recess, the lunch from encouraging or discouraging offi cials may not mandate or organize As the world strug- hour, or other non-instructional time to prayer, and from actively participating prayer at graduation or select speakers gles with confl ict and the same extent that they may engage in such activity with students. Teachers for such events in a manner that favors hate, someone inevita- in nonreligious activities. While school may, however, take part in religious religious speech such as prayer. bly claims the reason authorities may impose rules of order activities where the overall context See, God is and always has been for these troubles is and pedagogical restrictions on student makes clear that they are not partici- where his people keep him. because God has been activities, they may not discriminate pating in their offi cial capacities. In a free nation like ours, freedom of “banned” from schools. against student prayer or religious 4. Students can express their faith religion (or non-religion) is an individ- Contrary to this speech in applying such rules and in their class work and homework. ual’s choice. That is why it is so import- perpetuated myth, restrictions. Students may express their beliefs ant for institutes of government (like there are no rules that 2. Students can organize prayer about religion in homework, artwork, a school or the post offi ce) to neither “ban” God from public groups or religious clubs. and other written and oral assignments favor nor disfavor any religion whether Guest schools. In fact, the Students may organize prayer groups, free from discrimination based on the it be Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Writer U.S. Department of religious clubs, and “see you at the religious content of their submissions. Jainism or whichever of the over 4,000 Education encourages pole” gatherings before school to the Such home and classroom work should estimated religions exist worldwide. Kirsten Faurie student’s religious lib- same extent that students are permit- be judged by ordinary academic stan- Since Jan. 16 was National Religious erties. Their document, ted to organize other non-curricular dards of substance and relevance and Freedom Day, let’s thank God that Guidance on Consti- student activities groups. Such groups against other legitimate pedagogical such a valuable right is protected by a tutionally Protected Prayer in Public must be given the same access to school concerns identifi ed by the school. Thus, government, which we can only pray is Elementary and Secondary Schools, facilities for assembling as is given to if a teacher’s assignment involves writ- devoted to religious impartiality. includes the following guidelines: other non-curricular groups, without ing a poem, the work of a student who 1. Students can pray, read their discrimination because of the religious submits a poem in the form of a prayer KIRSTEN FAURIE is the managing editor at NorthStar Bible or other religious books and content of their expression ... School au- (for example, a psalm) should be judged Media. She can be reached at [email protected].. talk about their faith at school thorities may disclaim sponsorship of on the basis of academic standards during school hours. non-curricular groups and events, pro- (such as literary quality) and neither Editor’s Note: We invite faith leaders, Students may pray when not engaged vided they administer such disclaimers penalized nor rewarded on account of community members and thoughtful in school activities or instruction, in a manner that neither favors nor its religious content. readers to share uplifting writing and subject to the same rules designed disfavors groups that meet to engage in 5. Students can express their faith ideas in “Inspirations.” For more infor- to prevent material disruption of the prayer or religious speech. at school events —including gradu- mation email [email protected] or educational program that are applied 3. Teachers can organize prayer ation. call Mike at 320-629-6771. to other privately initiated expressive groups, too. Student speakers at student assem- guide Church of Christ Hands for Pine City Immaculate Conception Pine City Evangelical Free Proud to sponsor and salute our local churche 815 7th St. SW, Pine City Outreach Church Catholic Church Church 10 a.m. Bible Study Meeting in Pine City Library 535 8th St. SW, Pine City 625 Golf Ave SW 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. Where You Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible Study. Pastors Julie & Brad Samuelson www.icchurchpinecitymn.org Nursery (infant-3yrs) Get the Most Out of Life Contact: Greg Douvier P.O. Box 164 PC [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 Jr & Sr High 6:00 p.m. Dale Evangelical Free Church Facebook fan page: 4-4:30p.m., Sunday 9:15-9:45a.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.; First Presbyterian Church www.JourneyNorthChurch.com South Pine Baptist Church Sunday morning Worship, Meeting at Pine City Library 320-629-2561 405 Main St. S., Pine City MEMBER 10:15 a.m. Community Room 320-629-3592 Living Water Fellowship Serving the Pine City Area Since 1896 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. 10:30 a.m. studies and youth activities. 320-384-6167 Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, Preschool-Gr 6 Pastor: Carlos Rodriguez Wednesday Bible study at 7p.m. 10:30 a.m. Open Arms Church of God A strong, recognized Services, Saturday, 11 a.m. (Call for location) voice for individuals Wednesday Youth Group 6:15 PM 406 Pine St., Grasston, MN Fellowship lunch 1st and 3rd 320-396-3373 www.southpinebaptist.org and families that Saturday following services. desire freedom from Grace Baptist Church Pastor Gene Sherrod Zion Lutheran Church addiction 1 mile Southwest of Pine City Spirit Filled Worship Hope Lutheran Church Grasston 410 Main St. S, Pine City 645 3rd Ave SW on Fairway Road (next to I-35) Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Dean Oelfke, Pastor Worship 9 a.m. Pine City, MN 55063 320-629-1374 Children’s ministry 320-396-3925 Wednesday Service 7 p.m. 320-629-0059 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, Sunday Services @8 and 9:30 a.m. 320-629-3683 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Master Clubs for Sunday School @ 9:30 a.m. Hustletown Community Church children ages 4 to 6th grade. Ash Wed Feb 26 @ 6:30 p.m. Waxberg Cl i n i c (HCC) CHIROPRACTIC • REHAB • WELLNESS Soup and Sandwich suppers during Hustletown Non-Denominational Grasston Baptist Church Lent, serving 5-6:30 17945 Blue Jay Ln 320-629-5288 402 N. Oak St. Lent Services @ 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Pastor Bruce Thompson Toll Free 888-WAXBERG Grasston, MN 55030 Maundy Thursday w/First 651-983-8130 805 Main Street South www.grasstonbaptist.org Communion 6:30 p.m. Mail: 1010 3rd Ave SW Pine City, MN 55063 [email protected] Good Friday 6:30 p.m. www.waxbergclinic.com Pine City 320.396.2645 Easter Services @ 8:00 a.m. and Sunday School 10:15 am Worship Service 9:30am 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 am Sunday School 10:45am Pastor Alvin Luedke

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 FEBRUARY 6, 2020 www.pinecitymn.com

OBITUARIES

Donald C. Sears of Indiana; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; she moved to the Cities to be closer to her daughters, Donald “Don” C. Sears, age 83, of Sandstone passed numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended residing for fi ve years at The Boulevard Apartments away peacefully at his home on Thursday, Jan. 30, family. and then Catholic Eldercare on Main. 2020. A memorial service was held for Don on Wednes- Maggie loved gardening, cooking, baking, sewing, Don was born on Dec. 20, 1936 to Bert and Flossie day, Feb. 5, 2020, at 11 a.m. at the United Church of card playing and entertaining. She will be remem- (Eccles) Sears in Finlayson. He went to school in Christ Church in Sandstone, with visitation one hour bered for her many kindnesses, her gentle nature and Finlayson and Sand- prior to the service. Also there was visitation on Tues- her sweet smile. stone then went to work day, Feb. 4, 2020, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Methven Maggie is survived by her daughters Margaret on the ships on the great Funeral Chapel in Sandstone. (Tom) Holzinger of Bloomington, Mary (Don) Karas lakes during his younger Arrangements by Methven Funeral and Cremation of Blaine, Maxine Evenson of Asheville, North Caroli- years with his brothers, Services of Sandstone, Minnesota. www.methvenfu- na, Mae Siljendahl of Duluth, Marsha (Mike) Wagner Albert and Gene. Don neralhome.com of Minneapolis, Marcy Carlson of Minneapolis and lived in many different Melanie (Greg) Lunzer of Robbinsdale; 11 grandchil- places throughout his dren; 16 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grand- life including Califor- Magdalene G. Carlson children; sisters-in-law Carol Skluzacek and Verna nia, Circle Pines here Magdalene “Maggie” Carlson, formerly of Rush Carlson both of Pine City. in Minnesota, where he City, passed away Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, at Catholic Maggie is preceded in death by her parents Ludwig was a welder at Butler Eldercare on Main in NE Minneapolis at the age of 98. (Louis) and Christine Skluzacek; husband Waldo Manufacturing, Isanti Magdalene Grace Skluzacek was born on April 23, Carlson; sisters and brothers Alice Skluzacek, Cecelia where he worked as a 1921, to Louis and Christine (Shambauer) Skluzacek (Wendell) Carlson, Leo (Lucille) Skluzacek, John milker on farms, and ono the family farm Skluzacek; son-in-law Bob Waltuch and great-great- Sandstone. He found his southeasts of Pine City. grandaughter Aaliyah Rose Siler. forever home in Sandstone though. Don worked hard SheS attended a one- Monsignor Aleksander Suchan will celebrate Mass to get his Journeyman in the electrical fi eld and also roomr school house from of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at to become a certifi ed welder. He worked throughout gradesg 1-8 and graduat- the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pine his life as an electrician in the union construction ede from Pine City High City. A Rosary will be recited at 9 a.m. with a time of business. Don enjoyed being outdoors whether it was School.S visitation and reviewal one hour prior to the Mass, all playing softball, golfi ng, hunting, fi shing, camping, or She met Waldo Carl- in the St. Anthony Commons Area at the church. The spending time out on his beloved land in the Nemadji sons at a New Year’s Eve interment will take place in Calvary Catholic Ceme- Forest, the outdoors made Don happy. He loved to danced in 1941 and after tery of Pine City. spend time with his children and his grandchildren, a fi ve year separation Memorials in Maggie’s memory may be directed they all made him smile. If Don wasn’t outdoors or duringd WWII they were to: Immaculate Conception CCW, 535 8th Street, SW, with his family you knew he was traveling and spend- marriedm on May 7, 1946. Pine City, MN 55063; American Diabetes Association, ing the winter months down in Texas. MaggieM and Waldo re- Florida West Building, Suite 307, 715 Florida Ave. Don is preceded in death by his wife, Delores Sears; sideds in Pine City until South, Minneapolis, MN 55426 or a charity of the his youngest beloved son, Ronald Sears; his parents, 19501 during which time donor’s choice. Bert and Flossie; his sisters, Ruth Myrvold, Ruby twot of their daughters Funeral arrangements for Maggie Carlson are Miller; his brothers, Charlie Sears, Lloyd Sears; and werew born, and moved entrusted to: Funeral and Cremation Service of Rush great-grandson, Dante Sears. to Rush City where fi ve more daughters were added to City, Olson Chapel. Don is survived by his son, Donnie of Montevideo; their family. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com. daughters, Sheryl Sears of Grasston, Lorie (Mark) Maggie was very involved in Rush City community Schmidt of Gary, South Dakota, Barb Johnson of activities and was active in the Sacred Heart Altar Ogilvie; sister Esther Schaefer of Superior, Wiscon- and Rosary Society. She lost her husband in 1998 SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE 13 sin; brothers, Gene Sears of Sandstone, Albert Sears after more than 51 years of marriage. And at age 90

PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER

Jan. 26 - Feb. 2 possess schedule 1,2,3,4- not engage/employ in. forgery- of er/ possess w/ peace of cer; drugs- 5th cy, theft- take/drive motor Theft, burglary, small amount marijuana. Jan. 28, Christopher Lee intent to defraud. degree. Released Jan. 31. vehicle- no owner consent; vandalism Jan. 27, Kerissa Gene Morrin, Franz, probable cause, check Jan. 30, Jason Randall Crosby, Jan. 31, Timothy John San- drugs- 5th degree- possess Jan. 26, 4:54 p.m., report of probable cause, burglary- 1st; forgery- property/services val Pine County warrant, drugs- ford, hold for other agency, schedule 1,2,3,4- not small shoplifting, Evergreen Sq. tamper with motor vehicle; $251- $2,500. 5th degree- possess schedule terroristic threats- reckless amount marijuana. SW, Pine City. introduce contraband- drug/ Jan. 28, Jordan Andrew Han- 1,2,3,4- not small amount disregard risk. Feb. 1, Jade Elizabeth Jan. 27, 10:55 a.m., report of liquor into jail/lockup/pris- son, Pine County warrant, marijuana. Jan. 31, Amy Sue Pfeifer, Hanzalik, hold for other theft, Main St. S, Pine City. on; burglary- 4th degree- to drugs- 5th degree- possess Jan. 30, Jacob Avald Howard, under sentence, drugs- 5th agency, drugs- possession of Jan. 28, 5:03 p.m., report of commit misdemeanor. schedule 1,2,3,4- not small Pine County warrant, murder- degree controlled substance- drug paraphernalia- use of fraud/scam/ID, Northridge Jan. 27, Izannia Inez Nick- amount marijuana. 3rd degree- sell/give/distrib- possession. possession prohibited...5th Dr. NW, Pine City. aboine, Pine County warrant, Jan. 28, Ryan Lance Olson, ute controlled substance- Jan. 31, Marcie Ann Crase, degree; theft- take/use/ Jan. 29, 3:59 p.m., report of aggravated robbery- 1st hold for other agency, theft- schedules 1 & 2. probable cause, assault- 2nd transfer movable property- fraud/scam/ID, Northridge degree; simple robbery; take/use/transfer movable Jan. 30, Andrew Clif ord degree- dangerous weapon- no consent. Dr. NW, Pine City. aiding an of ender to avoid property- no consent; fugitive Ruse, Pine County warrant, substantial bodily harm. Feb. 1, Marlana Marie Staples, Jan. 30, 9:35 a.m., report of arrest- harbor/conceal. from justice from other state. drugs- 5th degree controlled Jan. 31, Vilee Helen Carlstrom, probable cause, traf c- care- theft, Main St. S, Pine City. Jan. 27, Arthur Edward Gus- Released Jan. 31. substance- possession; probable cause, obstruct less driving- operate any Jan. 31, 4:44 p.m., report of tafson, probable cause, do- Jan. 28, Colby Scott Labelle trespass- return to property legal process- lawful execu- vehicle caerlessly on street shoplifting, Evergreen Sq. mestic assault- misdemean- Anderson, probable cause, within one year; theft- take tion legal process; disorderly or highway; fl eeing a peace SW, Pine City. or- commits act to cause fear pharmacy. Released Jan. 30. drive motor vehicle- no owner conduct; giving peace of cer of cer in a motor vehicle; of immediate bodily harm or Jan. 28, John Lawrence Hosch, consent; burglary-3rd degree- false name- of another per- reckless driving- drives Miscellaneous death. Released Jan. 29. probable cause, harassment, steal/commit felony or son. consciously disregarding a Jan. 27, Brittany Lynn Mcvean, restraining order- violate gross misd.; receiving stolen Jan. 31, James Dean Lafave, substantial or unjustifi able Jan. 27, 1:58 p.m., report of Pine County warrant, restraining order. Released property; theft- take/use/ drugs- 5th degree- possess risk. criminal sex conduct, Mead- endanger child- situation Jan. 29. transfer movable property- schedule 1,2,3,4- not small Feb. 1, Brooklyn Marie Lund- ow Ln. SE, Pine City. could cause harm or death-G; Jan. 28, Jessica Ann Huben- no consent. amount marijuana. gren, hold for other agency: Jan. 28, 5:35 a.m., report of domestic assault- misde- ette, probable cause, traf c- Jan. 30, Jon Robert Spry, Feb. 1, Kellie Shelene Nelson, arrest- gross misdemeanor. structure fi re, Pokegama meanor. Released Jan. 28. DWI- operate motor vehicle probable cause, obstruct Pine County warrant, check Released Feb. 2. Lake Rd., Pine City. Jan. 27, Robert Aaron Raasch, under infl uence of controlled legal process- lawful execu- forgery- of er/possess w/ Feb. 2, Cody John Skluzacek, Jan. 29, 3:32 p.m., report of Pine County warrant, traf c- substance; DWI- 4th degree tion legal process; disorderly intent to defraud; damage to probable cause, domestic child protection/neglect, drivers license- driving after driving while impaired. Re- conduct; terroristic threats- property- 3rd degree- reduce abuse- violate order for Northridge Dr. NW, Pine City. revocation; traf c regula- leased Jan. 29. cause or attempt cause terror. value $501-1,000; receiving protection. Jan. 30, 12:03 p.m., report of tion- driver must carry proof Jan. 29, Jacob Daniel Bonne- Jan. 30, Cody Allen St John, stolen property. Feb. 2, Dennis Michael Esler, dead body, State Hwy 70, of insurance when operating ville, hold for other agency, hold for other agency, Feb. 1, James Ryan Wehrman, probable cause, disorderly Pine City. vehicle; theft- theft of motor theft- take/use/transfer registration of predatory probable cause, receiving conduct. Feb. 1, 3:13 p.m., report of fuel from retailer. Released movable property- no of enders. stolen property; burglary- 2nd Feb. 2, Alan Mott Smith, trespass, Evergreen Sq. SW, Jan. 28. consent. Jan. 30, Duawan Shanti Till- degree- dwelling; burglary- probable cause, terroristic Pine City. Jan. 27, Jonathon Daniel Jan. 29, Jerome Thomas Clep- man, hold for other agency, 3rd degree- steal/commit threats- reckless disregard Armstrong, summons, per, Pine County warrant, theft- take/drive motor felony or gross misd. risk; disorderly conduct. Jail roster criminal sex conduct- 1st fi nancial transaction card vehicle- no owner consent. Feb. 1, Karlin Edward Korvela, Feb. 2, Joshua Michael Olson, degree- penetration/contact- fraud- use- no consent. Jan. 30, Garth Leroy Willhite probable cause, domestic probable cause, traf c- DWI- Jan. 27, Terra Jo Forshier, Pine victim under 16- signifi cant Jan. 29, Tyler Robert Chute, Jr., under sentence, receiving abuse no contact order- vio- operate motor vehicle under County warrant, give peace relationship- injury; criminal Pine County warrant: stolen property; drugs- 5th late no contact order- misde- infl uence of alcohol; DWI- of cer false name/birth- sex conduct- 2nd degree- sig- bench- gross misdemeanor, degree- possess schedule meanor. refuse to submit to chemical date/ID card, giving peace nifi cant relation victim under trespass- entering posted 1,2,3,4- not small amount Feb. 1, Tyler Cole Kriens, test, breath or test refusal or of cer false name- of another 16- multiple act. Released land prohibited without fi rst marijuana; fl eeing a peace probable cause, burglary- 2nd failure. person; drugs- 5th degree- Jan. 27. obtaining permission from of cer in a motor vehicle. degree- dweling, 3rd degree- Feb. 2, Thomas Lee Miner, possess schedule 1,2,3,4- not Jan. 27, Silvia Sanchez, owner. Released Jan. 31. Jan. 30, Jordan David Smith, steal/commit felony or gross hold for other agency: failure small amount marijuana. summons, theft- take/use/ Jan. 30, Christopher Scott hold for other agency: un- misd.; hold for other agency, to appear warrant. Released Jan. 27, Julie Mathilda Max- transfer movable property- Dronen, probable cause, specifi ed warrant. Released trespass on critical public ser- Feb. 2. son, probable cause, theft- no consent; theft- by swindle. domestic abuse no contact Jan. 31. vice facility; theft- take/use/ take/drive motor vehicle- no Released Jan. 27. order- violate no contact Jan. 30, Kenneth James So- transfer movable property- owner consent; fl eeing a Jan. 28, Kenny Lance Vang, order. Released Jan. 31. ens, probable cause, receiving no consent. peace of cer in a motor under sentence, cruelty to Jan. 30, Jodi Elizabeth Croft, stolen property; obstruct Feb. 1, Donovan Joseph vehicle; drugs- 5th degree- animals- fi ghts- promote/ Pine County warrant, check legal process- interfere w/ Dobyns, hold for other agen- FEBRUARY 6, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICES PINE CITY PIONEER 13 www.pinecitymn.com

STATE OF MINNESOTA STATE OF MINNESOTA PROBATE OF WILL AND Savings. Motion passed all ayes. One Thousand Seven Hundred regularly scheduled date. COUNTY OF PINE COUNTY OF PINE APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL Saumer motioned seconded by Forty Seven Dollars and 00/100 All interested persons are encour- TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE Christenson to designate the Pine Cents ($1,747.00) computed to the aged to attend and be heard on this DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT COURT TO CREDITORS City Pioneer paper for Publishing. day of sale, exclusive of the expens- matter. PROBATE DIVISION PROBATE DIVISION Notice is given that an appli- Motion passed all ayes. es of said sale and of the advertising Lezlie Sauter Court File No. 58-PR-20-7 Court File No. 58-PR-20-3 cation for informal probate of the Babolik motioned seconded by thereof, together with the necessary Community Development Estate of Estate of Decedent’s Will, dated October 10, Saumer to adopt the Resolution for expenses of advertising and making Director Bertha Laska aka Bertha Mary Hazel Boeck, also known as 2011, (“Will”), has been filed with the the Safety Deposit Box at Frandsen said sale; and the ground of said Published in the Pine City Pioneer Laska aka Bertha M. Laska, Hazel Arlene Boeck, also known as Registrar. The application has been Bank and Trust. Motion passed all lien are storage of and care of ten- on February 6, 2020 Decedent. Hazel Boeck, granted. ayes. ants personal property remaining on NOTICE AND ORDER OF Decedent. Notice is also given that the Saumer motioned seconded landlords premises following aban- ADVERTISEMENT HEARING ON PETITION FOR NOTICE AND ORDER FOR Registrar has informally appointed by Christenson to leave the City donment by tenant. FOR BIDS PROBATE OF WILL AND HEARING ON PETITION FOR Jonathan V. Boeck, whose address Council Appointments as they are: Dated: Jan 15, 2020 Project Number: T.P. 19-01 APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL DESCENT OF PROPERTY is 5815 302nd Street, Stacy, MN Acting Mayor – Dan Saumer Patrick D. Lawton/Agent Project Description: Harmon Lane REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE A Petition for Determination of 55079, as personal representative Road Supervisor – Joe Babolik Published in the Pine City Pioneer Improvements TO CREDITORS Descent has been filed with this of the Estate of the Decedent. Any Cemetery Supervisor – Dick on January 23, 30 and February Construction Location: Harmony It is Ordered and Notice is given Court. The Petition represents heir, devisee or other interested per- Johnson 6, 2020 Lane from Jct. Rush Blvd to Jct. that on 3/24/20, at 10:00 AM, a that the Decedent died more than son may be entitled to appointment Zoning Enforcement officer – Lakeland Road hearing will be held in this Court three years ago, leaving property in as personal representative or may Sam Christenson NOTICE OF SALE OF City or Township: Windemere at 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine Minnesota and requests the probate object to the appointment of the per- Representative for Planning PERSONAL PROPERTY TO Township City, Minnesota, for the formal pro- of Decedent’s last Will (if any), and sonal representative. Unless objec- Commission – Pam Hinze SATISFY LIEN THEREON Bid Opening: 02/25/2020 6:00 PM bate of an instrument purporting to the descent of such property be tions are filed with the Court (pur- Motion passed all ayes. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Work Type: Bit Reclamation, be the Will of the Decedent, dated determined and assigned by this suant to Minnesota Statutes section Hinze motioned seconded the personal property described as Resurfacing and Reconstruction November 29, 2001, and separate Court to the persons entitled to the 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise by Christenson to approve the follows: Project Type: Road and Street writing(s) under Minnesota Statutes property. orders, the personal representative Resolution to Support Pine County’s 1995 Marshfield Manufactured Highest Funding Level: Township section 524.2.-513 ("Will"), and for Any objections to the Petition has full power to administer the Application for a Transportation Home, with white and green exteri- DBE Project: No the appointment of Judy Richardson must be filed with the Court prior to Estate, including, after 30 days from Alternatives Program to construct or, located at 350 Johnson Avenue Windemere Township – Pine whose address is 68635 Sherman or raised at the hearing. If proper, the date of issuance of letters, the a 2.85-mile segment of James S.E., Unit F11, Pine City, MN 55063, County Road, Finlayson, Minnesota 55735; and no objections are filed or raised, power to sell, encumber, lease or Oberstar’s Trail to run from Rock together with all miscellaneous per- CLOSING DATE: Tuesday and of June Will whose address the Petition may be granted. distribute real estate. Creek City Center to the Pine City sonal Property located therein. February 25th, 2020, 6:00 PM is 15621 120th Street, Finlayson, IT IS ORDERED and Notice is Any objections to the probate High School provided there is no Will be sold at public auction by NOTICE is hereby given that Minnesota 55735 as Personal further given, that the Petition will be of the Will or appointment of the cost to the City. Motion passes with the Pine County Sheriff on the 20th SEALED BIDS will be received by Representatives of the Estate of the heard on 3.3.20, 2020, at 2:30 PM., Personal Representative must be all ayes. day of February 2020, at 10:00am, Windemere Township officials at the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED by this Court at 635 Northridge Drive filed with this Court and will be Babolik motioned seconded by at 350 Johnson Avenue S.E., Unit Township Hall located at 91546 Co. administration. NW, Pine City, Minnesota. heard by the Court after the filing of Christenson to approve payment F11, in the City of Pine City, County Rd. 50, Sturgeon Lake, MN 55783 Any objections to the petition 1. Notice shall be given to all an appropriate petition and proper of check’s # 15083 - 15124 and of Pine, State of Minnesota, to pay until 6:00 PM on Tuesday February must be filed with the Court prior to interested persons (MINN. STAT. § notice of hearing. e-transfers totaling $44,699.98. and satisfy a lien which is claimed 25th, 2020 for the following: or raised at the hearing. If proper and 524.1-401) and persons who have Notice is also given that (subject Motion passed all ayes. to be due from Dana Shatava as the Project Designation: Full depth if no objections are filed or raised, filed a demand for notice pursu- to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3- Babolik motioned seconded owner thereof: Pine Terrace Limited reclamation, resurfacing and recon- the Personal Representatives will be ant to Minnesota Statutes section 801) all creditors having claims by Saumer to adjourn at 8:02PM. Partnership in the sum of Seventeen struction. Proposed roadway recon- appointed with full power to admin- 524.3-204. against the Estate are required to Motion carried all ayes. Thousand One Hundred and 00/100 struction portion includes grading, ister the Estate including the power 2. Notice shall be given by pub- present the claims to the person- Nancy Runyan Cents ($17,100.00) computed to the aggregate base, bituminous surfac- to collect all assets, to pay all legal lishing this Notice and Order as al representative or to the Court Deputy Clerk day of sale, exclusive of the expens- ing, culvert replacements, and ero- debts, claims, taxes and expenses, provided by law and by: Mailing a Administrator within four months Published in the Pine City Pioneer es of said sale and of the advertising sion control measures. to sell real and personal property, copy of this Notice and Order at least after the date of this Notice or the on February 6, 2020 thereof, together with the necessary To receive a free electron- and to do all necessary acts for the 14 days prior to the hearing date. claims will be barred. expenses of advertising and making ic version (PDF format) of the Estate. (COURT SEAL) Dated: January 14, 2020 Brook Park Township said sale; and the ground of said Proposals, Plans and Specifications Notice is also given that, (sub- Dated: Peggy Zdon Notice of Board of Audit lien are storage of and care of ten- you may download from Erickson ject to Minn. Statutes section 524.3- BY THE COURT Registrar Brook Park Township will hold ants personal property remaining on Engineering’s website, the link is 801) all creditors having claims MARTIN, KRISTA (JUDGE) Jan 14 2020 9:58 AM its annual Board of Audit meeting landlords premises following aban- http://www.ericksonengineering. against the Estate are required to Judge of District Court Dated: January 14, 2020 on Tuesday, February 11th, 2020 at donment by tenant. com/bid-information/. present the claims to the Personal 2020.01.13 10:46:37 -06’00” Amy Isaacson the Brook Park Town Hall immedi- Dated: Jan 15, 2020 Bids must be sealed, identified on Representatives or to the Court Dated: Court Administrator ately following the monthly township Patrick D. Lawton/Agent the envelope and accompanied by Administrator within four months LIZ OLSON Attorney for Personal Representative meeting. The purpose of the Board Published in the Pine City Pioneer a Bidder’s Bond or Certified Check after the date of this Notice or the Court Administrator/Deputy Kevin A. Hofstad of Audit is to review the books for the on January 23, 30 and February in an amount equal to at least 5% claims will be barred. Jan 13 2020 10:47 AM Ledin, Hofstad & Troth LTD year of 2019. 6, 2020 of the total bid made payable to A charitable beneficiary may Filed in District Court 539 Main Street S. Kelly Johnson, Clerk Windemere Township. request notice of the probate pro- State of Minnesota Pine City, MN, 55063 Brook Park Township NOTICE OF PUBLIC Windemere Township reserves ceedings be given to the Attorney Jan 13 2020 10:47 AM Attorney License No: 12445X Published in the Pine City Pioneer HEARING the right to reject any or all bids and General pursuant to Minnesota Attorney for Petitioner Telephone: (320) 629-7537 on February 6, 2020 PINE CITY PLANNING to waive any irregularities, and to Statutes section 501B.41, subdivi- Kevin A. Hofstad FAX: (320) 629-2479 COMMISSION award the bids in the best interest of sion 5. Ledin, Hofstad & Troth, Ltd. Email: [email protected] NOTICE OF SALE OF City Hall Council Chambers the Township. No bid may be with- BY THE COURT 539 Main Street S. Published in the Pine City PERSONAL PROPERTY TO 315 Main Street South drawn for a period of forty (40) days. Dated: Pine City, MN, 55063 Pioneer on January 30 and SATISFY LIEN THEREON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Thomas J. Wilson, P.E. FLANAGAN, PATRICK (Judge) Attorney License No: 12445X February 6, 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that that on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 Erickson Engineering Judge of District Court Telephone: (320) 629-7537 the personal property described as beginning at approximately 6:30pm Project Engineer: 2020.02.03 11:00:02-06'00' FAX: (320) 629-2479 ROCK CREEK COUNCIL follows: the Pine City Planning Commission Thomas J. Wilson Dated: Email: [email protected] SUMMARY MINUTES 1989 Marshfield Manufactured will hold a public hearing to obtain 9531 W 78th Street, Ste 100 LIZ OLSON Published in the Pine City JANUARY 2, 2020 Home, with a light tan exterior and public comments and review the Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Court Administrator/Deputy Pioneer on January 30 and Mayor Johnson called the City brown shutters, located at 350 following item: (612)-249-0839 Feb 3 2020 11:27 AM February 6, 2020 Council meeting to order at 7PM. Johnson Avenue S.E., Unit A1, Pine VARIANCE [email protected] Attorney for: Personal Members present: Sam City, MN 55063, together with all A variance request for Pine City Project Owner: Representatives STATE OF MINNESOTA Christenson, Dick Johnson, Dan miscellaneous personal Property Evangelical Free Church to consider Pete Steen - Windemere John P. Ahlgren COUNTY OF PINE Saumer, Joe Babolik and Pam located therein. a variance from Section 10.400.0320 Township Ahlgren Law Office, LLC TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Hinze. Will be sold at public auction by to allow an extended completion 91546 Military Road One North Lake DISTRICT COURT Others present: Amy Thompson the Pine County Sheriff on the 20th time for paved parking at parcel Sturgeon Lake, MN 55783 Mora, MN 55051 PROBATE DIVISION and Jeremy Chouinard. day of February 2020, at 10:00am, #42.5743.000 located within the (218)-485-8216 Attorney License No: 12039X Court File No. 58-PR-20-4 Babolik motioned seconded by at 350 Johnson Avenue S.E., Unit General Business (GB) district at pete.steen@windemeretownship. FAX: (320) 679-1378 Estate of Saumer to approve the December A1, in the City of Pine City, County 1045 Main St South. com Email: [email protected] Vernon Harry Boeck, also known 5, 2019 minutes. Motion carried all of Pine, State of Minnesota, to pay This is a rescheduled meeting of Published in the Pine City Published in the Pine City as Vernon H. Boeck, also known as ayes. and satisfy a lien which is claimed the Planning Commission, moved Pioneer on January 30, February Pioneer on February 6 and 13, Vernon Boeck, Christenson motioned seconded to be due from Melissa Ballard as from the 4th Tuesday to the 3rd 6 and 13, 2020 2020 Decedent. by Babolik to designate Frandsen the owner(s) thereof: Pine Terrace Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. NOTICE OF INFORMAL Bank & Trust for Checking and Limited Partnership in the sum of due to the precinct caucuses on the

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Barbara K. Slater for many years. Pastor Glen Kleppe and his wife Lin- residents alike. Along with her two children, Jean’s da were steadfast visitors during Barb’s hospital stay, grandchildren were the light of her life and she took Barbara Kay (Olson) Slater of Pine City passed and their thoughts and wisdom were much appreciat- immense pride in each one. As they’ve grown, Jean away Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, at the University of ed by the family. always kept up with their comings and goings, taking Minnesota Hospital, after a 20-year fi ght with a rare A celebration of life will be held at the Pine City special note of their individual interests and what was liver disease; she was 68. American Legion Post 51, 525 Main St. N, Pine City, new. Barb was born on Oct. MN 55063 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, Jean will be remembered for being incredibly 24, 1951, to Gordy and 2020. In lieu of fl owers, memorials preferred to the strong, kind, independent, courageous, and a “tough Bea Olson in Benson family. ol’ farm girl.” Throughout every trial in Jean’s life, her before moving to White faith never wavered. Even after losing Vern on Oct. 25, Bear Lake. The oldest of 2019, Jean prayerfully put her life into God’s hands. three girls, Barb shared Jean M. Boeck She always put her trust in God and because of this, we a wonderful childhood Jean Marie (Toman) Boeck of Greeley went home to know that Jean has eternal life in our Father God, and with sisters Diane and be with her Lord on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, at the Uni- nothing can take her from His hand (John 10:27-29). Janice. Together with versity of Minnesota Medical Center at the age of 67. Jean is survived by her daughter Valarie (Jason) Paul Schmid, she had two Jean was born Jan. 12, Rehn of Hinckley; son Jonathan (Michelle) Boeck of beloved daughters, Amy 1953,1 to Jacob (Jack) and Stacy; grandchildren Kaitlyn Rehn of Fargo, Lily Rehn and Molly. AgnesA (Cabak) Toman in of Groton, Connecticut, Garrett, Ella and Sophia Rehn In 1996, Barb met and RushR City. of Hinckley, Vinny and Braxton Boeck of Stacy; broth- married her everlasting In December 1972, Jean er Richard (Jamie) Toman and family; brother Robert love, Mike Slater, shortly wentw on a blind date with (Sharon) Toman and family. before they moved to Pine herh family’s “milk man,” She is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, City. It was here where she made so many memories Vern,V and the rest is histo- Vern; her parents Jack and Agnes; brother Jackie with family and friends, enjoyed gardening and ry.r Vern and Jean married Toman. playing pranks on her grandchildren. Tossing sticky ono Oct. 6, 1973. In 1978, they Pastor Julie Beck will offi ciate at funeral services for frogs, starting tomato fi ghts or making balloon-fi lled welcomedw their daughter Jean at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, at the Braham moose antlers out of pantyhose were just some of the Valarie,V with their son Jon Evangelical Lutheran Church in Braham. A time eye-watering fun and out-of-control laughter Barb cre- followingf in 1980. of visitation and reviewal is planned from 5-8 p.m. ated with her family. Jean worked at Lake- Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the Olson Funeral Chapel in Barb is survived by her loving and devoted hus- sides Medical Center in Rush City and also one hour prior to the service at the band, Mike Slater of Pine City; daughters Amy PineP City for 47 years, church. The interment will take place in First Luther- (Brendan) Loughrey and Molly (Todd) Sullivan; sis- but always found time to tend to the farm alongside an Cemetery in Rush City. ters Diane (John) Barth and Janice (Chad) Peterson; Vern. Spring was always a busy time with calving and In lieu fl owers, the family suggests that contribu- grandchildren Blake and Brett Loughrey, Thomas getting gardens, fl owers and fi elds planted for the year. tions be made in Jean’s memory to The Salvation and Anna Sullivan; nieces Erin (Mitch) Kuntz, Fall was a special season to reap the harvest of their Army. Stephanie Barth and nephews Brett (Laura) Peterson, hard work. Apples for pies and applesauce, cherries Steven Barth and Drew Peterson. and grapes for jam and sweet corn were always readily Barb was a dedicated servant of the Lord, working available in Jean’s kitchen, and she found deep joy in SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE 14 as a volunteer at Zion Lutheran Church in Pine City sharing treats with family, friends, and nursing home PHONE: 320-629-6771 | FAX: 320-629-6772

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Nancy K. Brotten life and soul mate, Bob Brotten. They were married the following year and Nancy Kay (Berg) Brotten, age 73, she became “Mrs. B” to her husband passed away on Thursday, Jan. 30, and his fi ve children. As a mother 2020, at her home in Pine City. Fami- to eight children, her light shined lly sur- brightest. She would later gain many rrounded grandchildren and great-grandchil- hher with dren that she treasured. ccomfort Nancy is survived by her children aand love Troy Rohweder, Andy Rohwed- aas she er, Gina Rohweder, Sarah Roller ppeaceful- (Charles), Synthia Muzingo (Jim), lly moved Phyllis Brotten, Robert Brotten (Pris- tto heaven. cilla) and Susie Kranz; sister Bette Nancy Jarvis (Joe); grandchildren Emme wwas born Rohweder, Sam Taylor, Ben Taylor, tto Agnes Gabe Taylor, Jenny Bloyer, There- aand Rob- sa Rolf, Hiedi Isom, David Bloyer, eert Berg Eleesha Hruza, Desiree Luby, Robert oon April Brotten, Chelsea Rae Amrhein, Da- 330, 1946, at kota Brotten, Shelby Kranz, Alyssa KKanabec Kranz; many treasured great-grand- HHospital children; family and friends. iin Mora. Nancy is preceded in death by Lundberg She graduated from Hinckley High her parents Agnes and Robert Berg; School in 1964. A hardworking secre- husband Robert “Bob” Brotten; Aurora Mae Hope Lundberg was born on Jan. 21, 2020, and weighed six pounds, seven tary, Nancy had a long career at First brother Larry Berg; and son-in-law ounces and was 19 inches long. Her parents are Xavier and Charlene Lundberg of Pine National Bank in Pine City until Jim Kranz. City. Aurora is welcomed home by her brothers Jef ery and Evan Bowerman. Her proud 1986 when she and Bob started their Please join us in celebrating her grandparents are David Herrick and Cindy Weber; Erin Loth; Jon (Tahsha) Lundberg. own telecommunications business, life; Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at the Swan- Brotten Communications. son Funeral Chapel in Pine City at 2 Nancy spread love and kindness p.m. A time of visitation for friends everywhere she went. She was a and family is planned from 1-2 p.m. natural caregiver and while tiny in Sunday prior to the service at the THANK YOU stature, she stood as a solid pillar chapel. of strength. She lost her father at a Funeral arrangements are entrust- The Snake River Valley Conservation Club wishes to thank all of the very young age and was devoted to ed to: Funeral and Cremation Ser- participants who came out to our annual ice fi shing contest, also, all of her mother. After high school, she vice of Pine City, Swanson Chapel. the businesses and individuals who generously donated prizes and gifts of married and had three children, www.FuneralAndCremationSer- money. A special shout out to our event organizer, Gary Bue, Brad and Joyce Troy, Andy and Gina. Her heart beat vice.com. Nordrum for the food and beverage service, Dale Heidelberger for the use of for her children, and she enjoyed sup- his announcer’s vehicle, Eldon Johnson, our master of ceremonies, Adrena- porting and encouraging them, and line Bait and Archery for the bait donation, and Vanelli’s Landing for their their friends, unconditionally. support. In 1978, Nancy met the love of her Snake River Valley Conservation Club

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FROM PAGE 1 modesty, because it only takes one look at her work to know there’s a good deal another dimension that gives her of talent involved as well. Recently, creations an even deeper connection to she’s started adding 3-D shading which nature. makes the animals and other subjects She fi rst used bark as the backing even more lifelike and animated. for her leaf images, cutting off the Another reason Skalicky is such a knobs and other rough surfaces so the popular artist is because she’s always fi nished product would fi t under glass. made a point to keep the prices of her But the more she looked at the bark work within reach of most anyone’s in her collection, the more she saw budget. “Affordable art is very import- different images already existing in ant to me,” she stressed, explaining the structure and textures. A raised, that she feels everyone should be able feathery pattern became a pine tree. A to own and enjoy a variety of artwork. circular knot became a tree hole with “Plus, I know how frugal I am,” she a raccoon peering out. A jagged dark adds with her signature laugh. “I just spot was transformed into a cliff along don’t like to spend my money, and I a river. think about that when people buy my The same is true when she looks at stuff. I’m always appreciative and rocks. Under Skalicky’s talented touch, humbled that they would spend their a prominent jut on one stone becomes money on something I made.” the nose of a hunting dog. Another The month-long display of Skalicky’s with just the right shaping transforms work begins with an opening from into a profi le of a young woman. She 6:30-8 p.m. on Feb. 14, as part of the acknowledges that she’s gotten pretty “Hearts & Arts on 5th” event, which good at seeing these images at a quick also includes a cabaret performance glance and knowing immediately what by Caron Peters and family at 5 p.m. at she is going to paint. “I’m really just Signatures Closing & Title. More infor- enhancing what’s already there,” she mation is available at www.pinecenter. states, although this is typical Skalicky org. More of Skalicky’s artwork, such as the painting on the right, will be on display at Pine Center for the Arts Look who’s having a beginning on Feb. 14. BIRTHDAY! PHOTO PROVIDED

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