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THURSDAY, JULY 1, 2021 CourierTHE VOICE OF PINE COUNTY SINCE 1894 VOL. 124 NO. 31 www.PineCountyCourier.com $1.00 HORSE SHOW: Riders from all over the area attend Hinckley horse show. P6 EC Coach Fawcett and NFL offensive coordinator hold camp

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East Central’s new head football coach, Terry Fawcett, was recently hired after the resignation of former Coach Darrin Kvam. Fawcett has worked for Pine County since 2015 and is entering his 30th sea- son coaching football. He is married with three adult children. On Wednesday, June 23rd, East Central Eagles’ football held a Todd Downing Football Camp. Downing is from Eden Prairie, Minn. and is in his 21st season coaching in the NFL. He has coached for the Vikings twice, the St. Louis Rams, Lions, Bills, Raiders and now is the Tennessee Titans Offensive Coordinator. Downing was named the Pro Football Focus Quarter- backs Coach of the Year in 2015. Fawcett and Down- ing met 21 years ago at a football camp when he was starting out with the Vikings. Fawcett said, “He even coached a game with me when I was coaching semi- pro, He wore his Vikings polo.” It was neat experience for Fawcett. For the camp, Fawcett invited many of his coaching colleagues, including former players of his. Thirty coaches from Moose Lake, Proctor, East Central, Ladysmith, Deer River, Highland Community College, Duluth Denfeld, Esko, Lake Linden, Michigan, Superi- or, University of Minnesota Duluth, Northshore Griz- zlies, and Duluth East were there for the Kindergarten through 12th grade camp to teach the fundamentals of football. The camp was broken down into four age groups, teaching both offensive and defensive drills, focusing on footwork, accuracy, routes, and form. Coach Fawcett has high expectations for his players year-round, including camps, weight room and class- MIKE DRAHOSH | PINE COUNTY COURIER room. Fawcett shared, “Players cannot play for me Retired Duluth East coach, Kevin Fawcett, helped out at the East Central football camp held last Wednesday. SEE FOOTBALL, PAGE 7

East Central School district Just a soldier with a story budget waiting for final JENNIFER YOCUM-STANS word from state [email protected] The 1945 surrender of Japan not only signified the end of BY JAMIE LUND World War II, it was also Michas [email protected] Ohnstad’s 19th birthday. Ohnstad and his classmates East Central School District is looking toward the graduated on May 23, 1944. future with the fiscal year 2022 budget, which begins His friend, Henry Adams, was July 21, 2021. drafted first. Adams was sent “The revenue budget is based on conservative pro- to the Philippines and was jections and the expenditures are estimated with what killed in action. Ohnstad was we know at this time,” said Jenny Nelson, business drafted into the Army just a manager. She said the budget is a roadmap to begin the few months later. On a brutally next school year. cold January day in 1945, at 3 The estimated revenue for the upcoming budget is a.m. he boarded the steam train $12.5 million, while the estimated expenditure budget at the Hinckley station and is $13 million, leaving a deficit of $500,000. headed to Fort Snelling. From Nelson cautioned that the legislation is still working Fort Snelling he made his way on their budget, so the school may receive funding that to the Philippines where he was TERRY BULLOCK | HINCKLEY NEWS could offset the shortage. set to go to Japan as part of the World War II Atomic Veteran, Michas Ohnstad visits with editor Jennifer The district typically expects about 750 students each invasion forces. He was part of Yocum-Stans. year, but ended the 2021 school year with 720, leaving the 43rd Infantry Division. the district 30 students short. On the 6th and 9th of August, say, my life was saved by the Because the draft board sent Nelson said there are a variety of reasons for the 1945 the two atomic bombs were atomic bombs. On the 14 of Au- notices to soldiers dropped on Hiroshima and Na- gust, my 19th birthday, Japan SEE BUDGET, PAGE 2 gaski. “So in a sense, one might surrendered,” said Ohnstad. SEE SOLDIER, PAGE 2

PUBLIC NOTICES & NEWS ADVERTISING CLASSIFIEDS SUBSCRIPTIONS 320-245-2368 218-384-1855 608-733-8105 320-245-2368 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 2 PINE COUNTY COURIER FROM PAGE ONE JULY 1, 2021 BUDGET: Waiting SOLDIER: WWII Atomic vet shares his story on state funding FROM PAGE 1 cooks even. Two of them were Japanese that made me helpful to the doctors, so soldiers...they had been in combat but Hinckley had a part of Hiroshima,” he FROM PAGE 1 who were chosen alphabetically. “By came back when the war was over. One said. “Out of the little old Hinckley class luck of the alphabet, I lost a friend and of them had lost his wife and young of 1944, an Atomic Veteran developed drop, including a switch to ho- classmate in Henry Adams.” daughter in the atomic bomb attack.” shorthand and was able to transcribe meschooling during the pandem- After the surrender of Japan, Ohn- It was a highly classified intellectual doctors notes and so on. So Hinckley ic. The school receives roughly stad became part of the Occupation investigation of the causes, consequenc- prepared me for this assignment.” $9-10,000 per student. Forces. He was first sent to Yokohama es and circumstances of the bomb for “Society thinks of winning and losing Nelson said the school has the Japan. “I was there for six days with the the medical profession to learn from. when it comes to war. There are no win- money in a savings account to 1st Cavalry division. I then got orders How do we treat them, what works and ners in war...both sides lost lives,” said cover the deficit if they do not from General MacArthur to go to what doesn’t work. Even the clothing Ohnstad. “There have been people who receive more funding. Hiroshima and Nagasaki as part of the they wore, some colors tolerated the ra- want me to criticize President Truman Another possible reduction Atomic Bomb Commission. I was sent diation better than others. The doctors for using the Atomic Bomb. The object of revenue is the loss of a state to both places, but because we were so performed autopsies. “That was even of war is victory… it took two atomic funded pre-kindergarten class busy, I only made it to Hiroshima,” he part of my job...to an extent. I didn’t do bombs for Japan to surrender. But in with 38 students. The state agreed explained. the autopsies themselves, but I carried every war, there are two losers...the to fund the class for two years, Ohnstad served at Hiroshima from body parts and so on.” victor and the vanquished.” ending with the 2021 school year. September 30, 1945 through the Christ- When that assignment was finished Ohnstad went on to say “I’ve seen However, the state could agree to mas season. He worked with doctors he was sent to Tokyo where he was part the atomic bomb first hand, and it’s not fund the program again. who were dealing with the victims of of the USA Typhus commission. This pretty. But as terrible as it was, there is “We’re waiting,” said Nelson. the bomb. Working with both Japanese involved spraying the Japanese people a sense in which it saved lives, includ- “Things look promising for addi- and American Doctors, who worked with DDT powder. The Japanese people ing mine. It was devastating of course, tional funding.” hand in hand investigating what really wore two or three layers of clothing, it but it could have been worse. War is an The legislature is slated to have happened to people after the bomb was all the clothes they had. They wore ugly scourge of mankind. Imagine if their budget finalized by Wednes- exploded. them all because they had nowhere to we had invaded Japan...the number of day, June 30. When Ohnstad was with the Atomic stay and keep their clothes. These lay- deaths would have been horrendous on Bomb Commission they were isolated, ers of clothes were a breeding ground both sides. off limits to any other troops, allied or for lice and Typhus fever. So to protect With tears in his eyes, Ohnstad spoke otherwise, due to the secrecy of what both the Japanese people and the Amer- of the bloodless scars he suffers. “For 75 Need a new direction? they were doing. It was an investiga- ican troops, they sprayed them with the years I have lived Hiroshima on a daily tion, they didn’t want to be interrupted. DDT powder. basis. I can’t escape it, it’s there. Never a “The Japanese and American doctors When that assignment was filled day goes by, I wake up to it. The sights, were working together to understand he was sent to General MacArthur’s the sounds, the smells...it shows up in all the implications of what happened headquarters, working with the records various ways. It’s one of the wounds of and how to treat people. They were and so on. He continued there until he war.” dealing with the deaths, diseases and earned enough points to be sent home. “I’m absolutely not a hero! I’m not! hardships that the Japanese people Ohnstad believes one of the reasons I’m not! I know heroes when I see them. were going through,” said Ohnstad. he was selected by MacArthur is the I just did my duty. The heroes do more The commission worked closely with schooling he received at Hinckley than their duty.” the Japanese people. “We had our own High School. “I took shorthand and

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ast Friday morning our Tiffany had a busy day headed to the cell phone place, be recognized. Plan C was to the dog safely back to his own- daughter was walking her planned, but home she went which also happened to be in head to a veterinarian Satur- er. By the way, we also learned dog down her street in the with the two dogs and began to Eden Prairie. A new chip was day morning to see if a chip the dog was not chipped. We Eden Prairie when a lone focus on finding the dog’s fami- put in my phone, and that did might be implanted. hope the owner considers an L dog rushed ly. We chatted briefly when she the trick, my phone worked You might have guessed that identification chip for Riley. past her. Tif- got home and discussed how better. Off we next went to young people would think That was how I was able to fany immedi- I returned a stray dog to the Tiffany and Tom’s place and to look online, and read if return “Harley” to his owners ately stopped owners outside of Finlayson a we got to see the lost dog. anything was posted in the several years ago. the dog, and few years ago. But here in the The beautiful retriever neighborhood news site. And The Fourth of July is here. expected the country is much different than went out to the porch with that is exactly what happened. If you don’t already have dog’s owner to a big neighborhood in the city. us as we visited and enjoyed After dinner, a pair of young a button-you can pick up a show, but no I called all my surrounding the nice day. Gary shared ice gals spotted Tiffany’s post button at any business in town one came. She neighbors and eliminated the cubes from his drink with and made arrangements to then listen for your winning had this nag- local area quite quickly. She the dog as he blurted out all pick him up. Once the girls numbers during the day and Finlayson ging idea that reached out to few places she kinds of dog names to see if arrived to pickup the dog, they collect your prize. Enjoy the News dog crossed knew had golden retrievers, any of the names got the dog’s explained how important this beer garden, a pork chop, the the very busy but no one knew this dog. The attention, but none worked. dog really is. Riley is a ser- parade or the many games. Be Maxine Meyer highway next idea was to post his pic- We rechecked the retriever’s vice dog for their neighbor, a sure to bring the kids for their nearby since ture in the local neighborhood collar for clues on who to call woman who suffered a stroke. games and enjoy the day. It is it came up internet site. or where to go, but nothing She had been left alone that time to celebrate, but remem- from behind, but she shrugged Gary and I had planned to re- was attached, no veterinarian day and as life often happens ber to make it a safe holiday. it off since it was so dangerous turn my new cell phone to our vaccination tag, no clues. things got out of control. that it didn’t seem likely. The provider that day. I won’t waste Tiffany had faith her post Neighbors went out on foot beautiful golden retriever was your time on my frustration would catch the attention of looking for Riley, to no avail. MAXINE MEYER Is a columnist for the Askov polite, easily controlled with but I will say that in two weeks someone who knows the dog, We were very happy Riley, American newspaper. She can be reached at commands and well groomed. only two phone calls worked. but as the hours passed we went home to the place where 612/590-6907, or email mnmaxgram@yahoo. He hadn’t been lost for long. And I might add, when you are started thinking of other ideas he belonged. com. She knew someone was defi- on a “transplant list” that is to try. Plan B was to walk the We are very proud of Tiffany nitely going to miss this guy. not acceptable. So by noon we dog and see if the dog might and her determination to get June is National Blueberry Month

SKILLET BLUEBERRY SLUMP BLUEBERRIES AND CREAM COFFEE CAKE

• 4 c. fresh or frozen blueberries • 1/2 c. sugar • 1 cup butter, softened • 1/2 c. water • 2 c. white sugar • 1 tsp. grated lemon zest • 2 eggs • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice • 1 c. sour cream • 1 c. all-purpose flour • 1 tsp. vanilla extract • 2 Tbsp. sugar • 1-3/4 c. all-purpose flour • 2 tsp. baking powder • 1 tsp. baking powder Food N’ • 1/2 tsp. salt • 1/4 tsp. salt • 1 Tbsp. butter • 1 c. fresh or frozen blueberries Friends • 1/2 c. milk • 1/2 c. brown sugar Mary Ellen • Vanilla ice cream • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon • 1/2 c. chopped pecans Dewey Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a 10-inch • 1 Tbsp. confectioners’ sugar for ovenproof skillet (cast iron fry pan is dusting perfect), combine the first 5 ingredients; IF YOU have a bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease favorite recipe you uncovered, 9-11 minutes or until slightly and flour 9-inch Bundt pan. In large would like to share, thickened, stirring occasionally. Whisk bowl, cream together the butter and sug- send it to Mary flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. ar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs Ellen at recipe@ Cut-in butter until it resembles coarse one at a time, then stir in the sour cream pinecountycourier. crumbles. Add milk; stir until moist- and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking com. ENJOY!! ened. Drop batter in 6 portions on top of powder, and salt; stir into the batter just the simmering blueberry mixture. Bake until blended. Fold in blueberries. Spoon uncovered 17-20 minutes or until the half of the batter into the prepared pan. dumplings are golden brown. Serve with In a small bowl, stir together the brown ice cream. Serves 6. sugar, cinnamon and pecans. Sprinkle half of this mixture over the batter in the pan. Spoon remaining batter over the top, and then sprinkle the remaining BLUEBERRY QUICK BREAD WITH VANILLA SAUCE pecan mixture over. Use a knife or thin spatula to swirl the sugar layer into the • 1 large egg, room temperature cake. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes in the • 1 c. milk preheated oven, or until a knife inserted • 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil into the crown of the cake comes out • 2 c. all-purpose flour clean. Cool in the pan over a wire rack. • 1 c. sugar Invert onto a serving plate, and tap firm- • 2-1/2 tsp. baking powder ly to remove from the pan. Dust with • 1/2 tsp. salt confectioners’ sugar just before serving. • 2 c. fresh or frozen blueberries Serves 12.

Preheat oven 350 degrees. In a large bowl, beat egg, milk and oil together. In another bowl, combine flour sugar, baking powder and salt; add to the egg mixture, beat- ing until combined. Gently fold in blueberries. Pour in greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. Bake 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes. Cool 10 minutes, before removing from pan. To make the sauce: combine sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Stir in cream until smooth add butter and vanilla. Bread serves 8. Sauce makes 2 cups. Serve a slice of bread with the pitcher of sauce. Pour some vanilla sauce over slice of bread. It makes it moist almost like a pudding. 4 PINE COUNTY COURIER OPINIONwww.PineCountyCourier.com JULY 1, 2020

Babies are a simple pleasure (for Nana)

ife is a constant adventure and the last year was a whopper. Besides being essentially grounded due to the pandemic, my baby girl was pregnant with twins, I changed Ljobs, was diagnosed with COVID-19 and saw my boyfriend’s father die from COVID-19. This year I am exploring Pine County and finding what it has to offer, traveling a little bit and am a Nana to twin girls. This year is much more fun. I can’t believe my five-year-old, no, 12-year-old, hmmm, not right either. How can my daughter be old enough to have kids when I’m still in my 30s...or was it 40s? Well, I never liked math anyhow. The girls almost made it full term. They were both a little under six pounds at birth, but are growing quickly at five weeks old. What does it mean when a mistrial is declared They are not identical, but I can tell them apart by their behaviors rather than looks at this point. Cammi is quieter and observes You may have heard in the justice; and retrials due to misconduct everything, while Scarlett seems to be a little media that a criminal defense 2) Irregularity in the proceed- by attorneys, parties, jurors, and colicky and fusses often from an upset tummy. attorney has made a motion for ings deprived the defendant of a judges. They both love to be held and talked to. Neither a mistrial or a judge has grant- fair trial; It is not unfair or immoral for a complains about my singing...yet. ed a mistrial. As a part of a new 3) Misconduct of the jury or the criminal defense attorney to make The kids (parents) were overwhelmed at Minnesota judge’s training there prosecution; a motion for a mistrial, directed first, as many new parents are. My son-in-law’s has been a mandatory mock 4) Accident or surprise that verdict for acquittal, or new trial. workplace offers several weeks paternity leave trial exercise before a jury of law could not have been prevented by In fact, failure to do so may violate for dads, which was a great help to them. Family students and 2 veteran attorneys ordinary prudence; the defendant’s right to competent and friends stepped forward to stop by and help which is intended to teach the new 5) Material evidence, newly counsel. The Minnesota Supreme from several hours to overnights. judge to order gradually more discovered, which with reasonable Court has ruled that the court My son-in-law’s co-workers also set up a food serious consequences for lawyer diligence could not have been must consider the following as to train to help the exhausted and appreciative misbehavior during a trial before found and produced at trial; mistrials prior to deliberations: couple. ordering a mistrial. It starts with 6) Errors of law occurring at the 1) The nature and source of the I am amazed at the inventions to help new par- the attorneys interrupting each trial and objected to at the time; or prejudicial matter; ents since I was one so many years ago. other during questioning of a 7) The verdict or finding of 2) The number of jurors exposed No more plastic liner bags in bottles or warm- witness, then moves on to calling guilty is not justified by the evi- to the matter; ing bottles in the microwave. I was introduced to each other nasty names, and fi- dence, or is contrary to law. 3) The weight of other evidence a butt wipe warmer as well as a bottle warmer, nally by horrendous conduct such A criminal defendant cannot by properly before the jury; and which warms the milk more evenly. The baby as speaking directly to the jury their own wrongful conduct in the 4) The likelihood that steps could car seats and strollers are definitely an upgrade while a witness testifies. Once the courtroom create the grounds for be taken to successfully reduce from the ones my babies used. violations of court decorum be- a mistrial. As an example, a de- the prejudice. However, babies are still the same. They love to come cumulative and a fair trial is fendant whose trial is going badly We all have the same consti- snuggle with their Nana and I think they recog- impossible, the judge can declare a cannot stand up and shout at the tutional rights to a fair trial and nize me already. It’s still fun to dress them up in mistrial. The jury is excused, the jury “you’re not hearing all the ev- competent counsel, adorably tiny clothes and add a headband with trial ends, and the case is retried idence!” and expect a mistrial. therefore we, as citizens, should a bow or some type of adornment, like I did with from the beginning with a new In the past 10 years there have not be critical of defense attorneys my own daughter. jury. been many mistrials in criminal that are representing their clients I look forward to long conversations, many Under Minnesota Rules of cases in the U.S. and Britain due as required by professional ethical laughs and sleepovers with the girls in the com- Criminal Procedure a motion for to jury misconduct violating a rules. ing years. But for now, I’ll enjoy the newborn a mistrial occurs during the trial, judge’s instructions and warnings. It’s in your court. smells and sounds, well, most of them. while a Defendant’s motion for a These include jurors doing the fol- new trial must be filed within 15 lowing while the trial is ongoing: SUBMITTED BY Judge Steve Halsey, Wright County days after a guilty verdict or on discussing the case on Facebook; District Court, chambered in Buffalo. Judge Halsey is JAMIE LUND is a reporter for Northstar Media, including the Hinckley the judge’s initiative? The State contacting lawyers or witnesses in the host of “The District Court Show” on local cable News, Pine County Courier, Askov Amercan and Moose Lake Star Gazette. cannot file a motion for new trial the case; and blogging about their TV public access channels throughout the Tenth She can be reached at [email protected]. after a not guilty verdict. The experiences. Cases costing the Judicial District. Excerpts can be viewed at WWW. reasons for a new trial are the parties millions of dollars in trial QCTV.org. Go to Community and click “The District following: preparation and trial work have Court Show.” 1) If required in the interest of resulted in thrown-out verdicts

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Address: 414 Main, P.O. Box 230, Sandstone, MN 55072-0230 JULY 1, 2021 SOCIETYwww.PineCountyCourier.com PINE COUNTY COURIER 5 OBITUARIES Grandkid quotes bring memories to life Cody J. Kukuk y wife and I attended sev- reminded of some great grandkid Christmas tree, my granddaugh- eral graduation open hous- quotes. Here are a few good ones. ter said, “It is so beautiful. Where September 25, 1990 - June 21, 2021 es recently. It’s a delight to My granddaughter jumped off did you get it? From under the Cody Kukuk of Sandstone died Monday, June 21, see the photos document- the swing and landed knees first sea?” 2021 at the age of 30. Ming a student’s transformation in the muddy grass. I asked her if I asked what was bothering my Cody Joseph Kukuk was born September 25, 1990 in from toddler to she wanted to change before going grandson, and he responded with, Mora, Minnesota. graduate. to school. She told me, “No, I don’t “Grandpa, you don’t understand Growing up, Cody and After I retired, care, boys wear dirty clothes all me, so let’s not talk about this his family enjoyed time I had the plea- the time.” anymore.” outdoors cooking, camping sure to assist As my granddaughter and I I mentioned to my grandson and swimming. Travel- my daughter walked outside to wait for the that his pants were getting short. ing was also something with care for her school bus on a 30-below wind He said, “Please don’t start acting they enjoyed when he was two kids — my chill morning, she said, “Whoa, like my dad this morning.” young, especially spending grandkids. I was hellllooo indoor recess.” Grandma steamed some fresh time in Oregon and Wis- working a couple I took them to the Minnesota green beans, and in a grown-up consin. Cody, having two Boomer of part-time jobs, Zoo. As I looked at the zoo map, I tone, our granddaughter said, children of his own, was but I was able to commented that I wished Grand- “Mmmm, these are good. What’s a proud father and looked Grandpa make it work. ma was with us. My grandson your recipe?” forward to seeing them Loren There were said, “Yep, she’s the planner, and As many grandparents do, I grow. Cody was a light in days I would get you need her in your life to watch occasionally called my grandson any room he was in and he Else them on the bus over you in this world.” my son’s name. Finally, he gave was loved very much by or off the bus, One morning as we waited me a look and said, “Grandpa, can his family and he will be or both. Then, as the year 2011 for the bus, my grandson said, you please, please stop calling me missed dearly by many. approached, I had an idea. “Grandpa, how long are you going Travis?” Cody is survived by his mother and father Wendy & When I watched over them (131 to live, and were you born in the I took the grandkids to Foster Corey Mitthun; son Bentley Kukuk; daughter Kali- days), for a couple hours or the 1800s or the 1900s?” Arend Park in Rochester, and my anah Kukuk; brother Coleton Mitthun; sisters Novot- whole day, I took a photo and jour- After repairing three birdhous- granddaughter was very excited. ny Mitthun and Ashley Kukuk; grandmothers Millie naled the day. In 2011, my grand- es, I asked my granddaughter to As we walked into the water, she Reed and Diane Kukuk; grandfather Joseph Reed; daughter started kindergarten, help me put them up. She said, said, “Grandpa, Grandpa, Grand- uncle Ryan Reed; aunt Laci Reed; nieces Trinity, and my grandson was in third “No, let’s wait. We are supposed pa, Grandpa!” I said, “Yes?” She Tatum, Delilah, Kori and Eviette; Many other uncles, and fourth grade. to get some snow, and I don’t want splashed some water on herself, aunts relatives and friends. Eventually, I started to pull all the birds to get snowed in.” had a giant smile, looked up at the He was preceded in death by his biological father the journal entries and pictures As my grandson attempted to sky, stretched out her arms, and Kip Kukuk; maternal great-grandparents John and together. I added some of my own inform me how to pronounce said, “Grandpa, isn’t it a beautiful Marion Novotny; paternal grandfather Gene Kukuk; stories with some advice and singer Ke$ha’s name, my grand- day?” grandfather Rick Broughton; grandmother Mondora family history. daughter said, “I thought it was With the creation of this book, Broughton; many other uncles, aunts, relatives, and “The World According to ketchup.” our days together will be remem- friends. Grandpa” became the title. I had My granddaughter told me one bered. Every day with them was A time for family and friends to gather will be held a friend work up a draft for me, day, “I don’t wear pants; I wear indeed a beautiful day. Thursday, July 1, 2021 at the Swanson Funeral Chapel and then 2021 came along, and my dresses.” in Pine City from 4-6 p.m. grandson graduated from Roches- Not thrilled about school one LOREN ELSE lives in Rochester and also writes Funeral arrangements are entrusted to: Funeral ter Mayo High School. It was time morning, my grandson an- the Post Bulletin’s “Day in History” column. Send and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel to polish it up and have that book nounced, “All we do is learn, comments and column ideas to Loren at news@ www.FuneralAndCremationService.com of memories printed as a gift. learn, learn.” postbulletin.com. As I finalized the journal, I was Putting a star on the top of the

BACK IN THE DAY Arrangements being made for Sandstone’s Mid-Summer Festival 75 YEARS AGO July 9-10. 25 YEARS AGO for all the support. - The Saddle Club will sponsor a horse - New Main Street lighting was JUNE 27, 1946 show at Rutledge on July 4. JUNE 27, 1996 installed. Chuck Drilling was awarded - Sandstone, like nearly all other - Ed Gustin, the Drivers Training - Sandstone Park Board considers the bid. towns and cities, has been very short of Instructor, Sandstone Public Schools, purchasing additional land for the - Happy 40th Birthday William Robert housing since the start of the war. John state that 13 students received their community park subdivision on Eagle Gaede. Thinesen tore down the old Swedish driver licenses in May and June. Drive. - Jennie Jorgensen was the lucky win- Mission Church and is using the ma- - Herb Austin retired as Manager - The Swiss-built Pilatus XC II was ner of a $1,000 EE Bond give-away by terial to erect a home on Highway 61. of the Sandstone Municipal Bar. Dan flown to the Sandstone Airport on the First National Bank of the North. Jake Feyma has dug a basement and O’Donovan of Hinckley has been hired Thursday, where Dick Coffey conduct- - Mark Petry graduated magna cum has put in a foundation. Joe Yates has as the new manager. ed a test flight of the nine-passenger laude from Northwestern College in St. dug a basement, made water and sewer - Mr. and Mrs. Carl Swatzke visited turboprop high over Pine County. “This Paul. connections, on his lot near the water Tuesday evening at the Howard Pitts is the general aviation airplane of the tank. home. future,” Coffey said. “This airplane is - The Legion of the Moose held their - Richard Goodwill of Rochester just one more reason that communities 10 YEARS AGO regular Frolic at the Sandstone Moose came to spend some extra time with his like Sandstone can be proud of their JUNE 30, 2011 Hall Sunday afternoon. family. airport.” The plane handled beautifully - Sandstone softball team beat the All- - Mr. and Mrs. John Ksiazek and Jes- at altitude and with very comfortable - DWI’s and drug offenses up in the Stars 8-6 in a real thriller. Stanchfield sie were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. approach speeds during the landing at county in 2010. singled, Rollie Gabrielson bunted and Gary Thompson. Sandstone. - NXL continues, with or without the Shober doubled, driving two runs. - Harvey Starry of Sandstone report- - The North Pine Area Hospital state shutdown. - A 59-year-old father of 10 children, ed that someone had shot a calf belong- District Board of Directors approved - The Sandstone Lions will hold a Joseph S. Bartczak, Sturgeon Lake, ing to them at their residence. refinancing the nursing home bonds pancake breakfast as a fundraiser for drowned in Lord Lake, about a mile - The Sandstone Band will play at the and included a final dollar amount of the Jeffrey Krantz family. north of the Moose Lake golf course, Moose Lake Fourth of July celebration. $665,000 in a new construction fund. - The Pine County Dairy Princesses, when the boat in which he and three - George Horbacz was home over the - The Sandstone City Council consid- Caitlin Westman and Julie Westman others were fishing, capsized. weekend at the John Horbacz home. ers a curfew ordinance. served up ice cream cones at Chris’ - Mayor William McKenna addressed - Kitty Jorgensen, owner and operator Food Center. the Chamber to discuss public welfare of North Country Car Cleaning moved - Elaine and Cory Steeg will serve and community affairs and the impact her business from north of Sandstone as Grand Marshals of the Finlayson 50 YEARS AGO on the community in placing a trailer to its new location at 316 A North Main Community Club’s Fourth of July cele- JULY 1, 1971 home in the village. Trailer houses Ave. behind Grandma J’s Basket and bration. have become a problem in many com- Gift Shop. - Hinckley Knights take third in their - Arrangements are being made for munities. Sandstone’s recent incidence - AFS students Petter Holst, Jan invitational tournament the Sandstone Mid-Summer Festival was done without the proper permit. Landmann and Nataliia Ortega say (formerly know as Harvest Festival) on good-bye to Sandstone, thanking them

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TERRY BULLOCK | HINCKLEY NEWS Hinckley Saddle Club hosts horse show In the Hinckley Saddle Club’s 59 years of horse shows, this was the best ever. Over 90 contestants gathered again to compete in the Buckle Series that takes these competitors to different locations/towns to gather points and compete in their age group. For the Hinckley Saddle Club, and the local businesses it is a welcome treat as near 400 moms and dads, aunts, uncles, grandpas and grandmas enjoy watching the beautiful horses in these highly competitive games.

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The East Central Regional Arts Council is proud to honor the award winners of the 34th an- nual IMAGE Art Show is now open online at www. ECRAC.org. The IMAGE Art Show is an annual event open to any artist residing in Region 7E (the MN coun- ties of Chisago, Kanabec, Isanti, Mille Lacs, and Pine.) The Art Show and the awards honor some of the finest art in the area. The judges for this year’s show were Mary Bruno and Ginger Por- cella. A total of 114 artists from the East Central Minnesota region en- tered this year’s IMAGE Art Show. People’s Choice & Artists Choice judging is open until August 6, 2021. There will be a gallery showing of the award winning art from July 14-Aug. 6 at the ECRAC Office & Gallery at 540 Weber Ave S - Ste 109, Hinckley, MN 55037. Viewing days are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 12-4 p.m. Best of Show will be chosen from the artwork on display. SUBMITTED “Morning with the Cattle” an oil painting by Robert Olson of Pine County received an Award of Artistic Merit at the annual IMAGE Art Show.

Awards of Artistic Excellence Jim Larson, Mille Lacs Awards of Artistic Merit Melissa Strand, Isanti Richard Vincent, Chisago Claire Fix, Isanti Anita Gislason, Kanabec Gary Carlson, Chisago Cathie Hendren, Chisago Barbara Van Dell Robinson, Chisago Robert Olson, Pine MaryAnn Carlson, Chisago Christina Thurston, Mille Lacs Carl D. Long, Kanabec Robert DesJarlait, Mille Lacs Michelle Malley, Pine Dustin Wayne, Mille Lacs Terri Huro, Kanabec David Spohn, Chisago Cynthia Rue, Mille Lacs Victoria Kosel, Isanti Jacque Sabolik, Kanabec FOOTBALL: Camp well attended by coaches, athletes from around the area

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that aren’t doing the right thing in the school and the community.” The younger players will be playing in a 5th and 6th grade tackle league with Barnum and Hinckley-Finlayson. First through 4th graders will play flag football. Assisting Fawcett with the football program are: Mark Nelson, Special Teams Co- ordinator; Peter Rogotzke, Offensive Coordinator; Jon DeRungs, Offensive Line; Matt Apple, Running Backs; Rod Erickson, Head Junior High; Todd Lindstrom, Ju- nior High. In Minnesota, football practice starts August 16. Nic DePaulis and Crosby Keranen are two EC return- ers that are working very hard and there is a lot of young potential. Coach Fawcett said, “My job is to teach life lessons through the game of foot- ball. I’m excited to be at East Central. We will continue to expect that Eagles football players conduct themselves as good citizens. Coach Fogt MIKE DRAHOSH | PINE COUNTY COURIER MIKE DRAHOSH | PINE COUNTY COURIER has set the bar for winning Todd Downing, Offensive Coordinator for the Tennessee Jake Landoll of Highland Community College helps this young gentleman with his tackling at East Central. I will work Titans, confers with East Central Head coach Terry Faw- skills. tirelessly to get to that level.” cett at the Todd Downing camp held last week. 8 PINE COUNTY COURIER JULY 1, 2021 www.PineCountyCourier.com PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Sunday, June 20, 2021 12:07 p.m. Damage To Property, Tuesday, June 22, 2021 3:12 p.m. Fraud/Scam/Id, Dove St, Bruno Lundorff Dr, Sandstone 2:40 a.m. Disturbance, Dunn Main Ave N, Sandstone 11:23 a.m. Animal Check Wel- Rd, Hinckley Friday, June 25, 2021 9:23 a.m. Theft, Hunter Rd, Ave N, Hinckley 12:12 p.m. Theft, Lady Luck Dr, fare, Friesland Rd, Hinckley 6:53 p.m. Burglary, State Hwy 10:06 a.m. Theft, Dove Rd, Hinckley 10:33 a.m. Damage To Vehicle, Hinckley 11:51 a.m. Check Welfare, 7th St 18, Finlayson Hinckley 9:56 a.m. Theft, Fire Monu- Old Ferry Dr, Hinckley 1:29 p.m. Theft, Lone Pine Rd, SE, Hinckley Thursday, June 24, 2021 9:50 p.m. Suspicious Activity, ment Rd, Hinckley Monday, June 21, 2021 Hinckley Wednesday, June 23, 2021 12:17 a.m. Suspicious Activity, Bear Rd, Hinckley 10:21 a.m. Fraud/Scam/Id, 2:12 p.m. Burglary, Dupuis Rd, 4:22 a.m. Intoxicated Person, Old Wagon Rd, Sandstone Saturday, June 26, 2021 Saint Croix Park, Hinckley Sandstone Fire Monument Rd, Hinckley 10:07 p.m. Vehicle Theft, Elm 6:09 a.m. Customer Trouble, PINE COUNTY JAIL ROSTER

June 21 fined But Not Convict- Degree-Possess Schedule Give/Distribute Controlled Officer Martin, Shannon Leigh Foy, Stephanie Marie ed-Obstruct Legal Pro- 1,2,3,4-Not Small Amount Substance-Schedules 1 & 2 Wilson, Gregory Brian Hold For Other Agency-Con- Pine County Warrant-Con- cess-Interfere With Peace Marijuana-Arrest of Adult Parsons, Justin Owen Convicted-Domestic fined But Not Convicted-Do- fined But Not Convict- Officer-Theft-Take/Use/ Turner, Mitchell Glen Parole/Probation Violation: Assault-GM-Subsequent mestic Abuse-Violate Order ed-Drugs-5th Degree-Possess Transfer Movable Prop-No Probable Cause: Drugs-5th Traffic-DWI-Commercial Mo- Violation-Arrest of Adult for Protection-Arrest of Adult Schedule 1,2,3,4-Not Small Consent-Fleeing Peace Officer Degree-Possess Schedule tor Vehicle-Alcohol Concen- June 25 McQuade, Michael Roy Amount Marijuana-Arrest of By a Means Other Than A 1,2,3,4-Not Small Amount tration 0.04 Within 2 Hours Emery, Teanna Lynn Probable Cause-Confined But Adult Motor Vehicle-Drugs-5th Marijuana Paul, Shaana Marie Confined But Not Con- Not Convicted-Fugitive From Graham, Alexander Lee Degree-Possess Schedule Young, Leann Lee Pine County Warrant-Con- victed-Domestic As- Just From Other State-Drugs- Pine County Warrant: 1,2,3,4-Not Small Amount Probable Cause: Drugs-5th fined But Not Convicted-Do- sault-GM-Subsequent 5th Degree-Possess Schedule Arrest-Misdemeanor Marijuana-Probable Degree-Possess Schedule mestic Assault-GM-Subse- Violation 1,2,3,4-Not Small Amount Warrant-Domestic Abuse Cause-Confined But Not 1,2,3,4-Not Small Amount quent Violation-Arrest of Jackson, Amina Tiye Marijuana-Hold For Other No Contact Order-Violate Convicted-Fleeing a Peace Of- Marijuana-Pharmacy Adult Probable Cause-Confined Agency-Confined But Not No Contact Order-Misde- ficer By a Means Other Than June 23 Rice, Shad Robert But Not Convicted-War- Convicted-Drugs-Possession meanor-Drugs-Possession of a Motor Vehicle-Drugs-5th Maki, Sara Beth Probable Cause-Confined rant Arrest-Hold For Other of Drug Paraphernalia-Use or Drug Paraphernalia-Use or Degree-Possess Schedule Probable Cause: Traf- But Not Convicted-Traf- Agency-Confined But Not Possession Prohibited; Drugs- Possession Prohibited-Traf- 1,2,3,4-Not Small Amount fic-DWI-Refuse to Submit to fic-Drivers License-Driving Convicted-Theft-Take/Use/ 5th Degree-Possess fic-Drivers License-Driving Marijuana-Arrest of Adult Chemical Test; Breath or Test After Suspension-Drugs-5th Transfer Movable Prop-No Moore, Mekiel Martel After Revocation Engel, David Lynn Refusal or Failure-Obstruct Degree-Possess Schedule Consent-Arrest of Adult Probable Cause-Confined But Heimel, Angela Lucero Probable Cause: Drugs-5th Legal Process-Interfere With 1,2,3,4-Not Small Amount Lundgren, Brooklyn Not Convicted-Drugs-1st De- Pine County Warrant: Degree-Possess Schedule Peace Officer Marijuana-Motor Vehicle Hold For Other Agency-Con- gree-Manufacture Metham- Arrest-Misdemeanor 1,2,3,4-Not Small Amount Martinez, Cheryl Ann Registration-Intent to Escape fined But Not Convict- phetamine-Arrest of Adult Warrant-Trespass-Return to Marijuana Pine County Warrant-Con- Tax-Arrest of Adult ed-Drugs-5th Degree-Possess June 27 Property Within One Year Lovaasen, Brian Lee fined But Not Convicted-Re- Roseland, Duke Lloyd Schedule 1,2,3,4-Not Small Elling, Gerald Thomas Schwarz, Nathan Jay Probable Cause-Confined But ceiving Stolen Property-Ar- Pine County Warrant-Con- Amount Marijuana-Probable Hold For Other Agency-Con- Hold For Other Agency-Con- Not Convicted-Obstruct Legal MDANrest of Adult ads to run finedONE But TIME,Not Convict- the weekCause-Confined beginning But Not 6/27/2021fined But Not Convict- Central fined But Not Convicted Process-Interfere With Peace Mutchler, Elijah Michael ed-Theft-Take/Use/ Convicted-Fleeing a Peace ed-Traffic-DL-Driving After Townsend, Roy Eugene Officer-Domestic-Assault-4th Pine County Warrant: Failure Transfer Movable Prop-No Officer By a Means Other Cancellation-Inimical to Pine County Warrant-Con- Degree-Peace Officer-Physi- to Appear Warrant-Theft- Consent-Aggravated Rob- Than a Motor Vehicle-Escape Public Safety-Drugs-1st De- fined But Not Convict- cally Assaults-Arrest of Adult Take/Use/Transfer Movable bery-1st Degree-Damage to From Custody-Held Pursuant gree-Manufacture-Pine Coun- ed-Theft-Take/Use/Transfer Lehman, Brandon Prop-No Consent-Bur- Property-4th Deg-Intentional to Lawful Arrest, While on ty Warrant-Confined But Not Movable Prop-No Consent- Christopher glary-1st Deg-Dwelling-Oc- Damage-Other Circum- Charge or Conviction or Adju- Convicted-Traffic-DL-Driving Drugs-5th Degree-Possess Probable Cause: Drugs-5th cupied-Non-Accomplice stances-Hold For Other dication-Arrest of Adult After Cancellation-Inimical to Schedule 1,2,3,4-Not Small Degree-Possess Schedule Present-Financial Trans- Agency-Confined But Not June 26 Public Safety-Arrest of Adult Amount Marijuana-Traf- 1,2,3,4-Not Small Amount action Card Fraud Use-No Convicted-Probation Viola- Dematti, Landon Robert Snyder, Bill Joe fic-Drivers License-Driving Marijuana Consent-Burglary-2nd tion-Probable Cause-Con- Probable Cause-Confined But Hold For Other Agency-Con- After Revocation-Hold For Nielsen, Amy Marie Degree-Dwelling fined But Not Convicted-Fugi- Not Convicted-Traffic-Un- fined But Not Convicted-Flee- Other Agency-Confined But Hold For Other Agency: June 24 tive From Other State-Arrest derage Drinking and Driving; ing a Peace Officer in a Motor Not Convicted-Drugs-5th Arrest-Felony Warrant Deane, Angel Marie of Adult Crime Described-Traffic-DWI- Vehicle-Probable Cause-Con- Degree-Possess Schedule Rehn, Joshua Alan Hold For Other Agency: Pro- Seegebarth, Gina Simone Third-Degree Driving While fined But Not Convicted-Flee- 1,2,3,4-Not Small Amount Probable Cause: Drugs-5th bation Violation Warrant Probable Cause: Traf- Impaired; 1 Aggravating ing a Peace Officer in a Motor Marijuana-Arrest of Adult Degree-Possess Schedule Haukos, Carson Weston fic-DWI-Second-Degree Factor-Traffic-DWI-Oper- Vehicle-Arrest of Adult June 22 1,2,3,4-Not Small Amount Probable Cause: Traf- Driving While Impaired; 2 or ate Motor Vehicle-Alcohol Wefel, William John Cheloha, Daniel Lee Marijuana fic-DWI-Operate Motor More Aggravating Factors Concentration 0.08 Within 2 Hold For Other Agency-Con- Probable Cause-Confined But St. John, Bobbie Anne Vehicle Under Influence Snickers, Kenneth John Hours-Arrest of Adult fined But Not Convicted-Fi- Not Convicted-Fugitive From Probable Cause-Confined of Alcohol-Traffic-Driv- Hold For Other Agency: Lee, Aaron Michael nancial Transaction Fraud- Justice From Other State- But Not Convicted-Fugitive ers License-Driving After Arrest-Gross Misdemeanor Probable Cause-Confined Use-No Consent-Arrest of Hold For Other Agency-Con- From Justice From Oth- Revocation-Traffic-DWI-Op- Warrant-Traffic-DL-Driving But Not Convicted-Drugs-2nd Adult fined But Not Convict- er State-Hold For Other erate Motor Vehicle-Alcohol After Cancellation-Inimical to Degree-Possess 6 Grams ed-Drugs-2nd Degree-Sale 10 Agency-Confined But Not Concentration 0.08 Within 2 Public Safety or More Heroin-Drugs-1st Grams or 50 Dose Unite-Am- Convicted-Drugs-Possession Hours Vandevere, Sheila Starr Degree-Manufacture Meth- phe/PCP/Hallic. Within of Drug Paraphernalia-Use or Howard, Jacob Avald Probable Cause: Aiding an amphetamine-Drugs-5th 90-Day Period Possession Prohibited-Pine Pine County Warrant-Con- Offender to Avoid Arrest-Har- Degree-Sale-Schedule IV Davis, Roxanne Gail County Warrant-Confined fined But Not Convict- bor/Conceal-Obstruct Legal MDANControlled Substance ads to Mix- run ONE TIME, the week beginning 6/27/2021 MDAN Pine County Warrant-Conads to- run ButONE Not Convicted-Drugs-5th TIME, the weeked-Murder-3rd beginning Degree-Sell/ 6/27/2021Process-Interfere With PeaceCentral ture-Arrest of AdultBe MOREE Central

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date of issuance of letters, the thence west parallel with said (952) 831-4060 BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE Lovgren. A Roll Call vote was called power to sell, encumber, lease South line 567 feet to said West THIS IS A COMMUNICATION MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL by Chair Hallan. Motion carried 5-0. Approve the following: NOTICES or distribute real estate. line; thence South along said FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR REPRESENTATIVES OR A. Tax Forfeit Property Any objections to the probate of West line 291 feet to the point Published in the Pine County ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED i. Resolutions 2021-39 & 2021- Sandstone Township the Will or appointment of the of beginning. Subject to the Courier June 24, July 1, 8, 15, TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL 40 authorizing Walter Marotz, prior Personal Representative must township road along the South 22, 29, 2021 ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER owner, to purchase Pine County Planning Committee Notice Parcels 07.0318.000 (51002 Sandstone Township Planning be filed with this Court and will line thereof. MINNESOTA STATUTES, Sand Creek Road, Bruno) and Committee is changing their be heard by the Court after the Parcel B: That part of the SECTION 582.032, 07.0318.003 (51340 Sand Creek regular meeting location to filing of an appropriate petition Southwest Quarter of the DETERMINING, AMONG Road, Bruno), in full. and proper notice of hearing. Southeast Quarter of Section PUBLIC NOTICE OTHER THINGS, THAT THE ii. Resolution 2021-41 North Pine Government Center, authorizing the sale of Pine County on the second Thursday of each Notice is also given that subject 20, Township 41, Range NOTICE OF MORTGAGE MORTGAGED PREMISES Parcel 44.5071.000 (7336 County month, at 7 p.m. The public is to Minnesota Statues section 21, described as follows: FORECLOSURE SALE ARE IMPROVED WITH A Hwy. 61, Rutledge) for $1.00 welcome to attend. 524.3-801) all creditors having Commencing at the Southwest THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION RESIDENTIAL DWELLING plus fees to address the blighted claims against the Estate are corner of said Southwest OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, conditions on said property. Ailene Croup, clerk iii. Resolution 2021-42 Sandstone Township required to present the claims Quarter of the Southeast OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR ARE NOT PROPERTY extending a special assessment Published in the Pine County to the personal representative Quarter; thence East along WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED USED IN AGRICULTURAL in the amount of $2,400 to run for Courier July 1, 2021 or to the Court Administrator the South line thereof 567 feet BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED PRODUCTION, AND ARE four years against Pine County within four months after the date to the point of beginning of BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE ABANDONED.” Dated: June 10, Parcel 25.0187.000 for a fire call reimbursement. of this Notice or the claims will the property to be described; IS HEREBY GIVEN: That 2021 CMC Funding, Inc. Randall B.3.2/Liquor/Wine/Tobacco be barred. thence continuing East along default has occurred in the S. Miller and Associates, PLLC License NOTICE OF PUBLIC Dated: June 28, 2021 said South line 180 feet; thence conditions of the following Attorneys for Assignee of i. Temporary On-Sale Liquor /s/ Peggy Zdon North parallel with the West line described mortgage: DATE Mortgage/Mortgagee Edinburgh License: A.B.A.T.E. of MN – Jack HEARING Pine Riders Chapter, event to be NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Registrar of said Southwest Quarter of the OF MORTGAGE: August 23, Executive Office Center, 8525 held July 8-11, 2021 at 27079 Leese that the Planning Commission of Amy Willert Southeast Quarter a distance of 2017 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL Edinbrook Crossing North Suite Road, Finlayson, MN (Linda Dronen the City of Sandstone, will hold Court Administrator 810 feet; thence West parallel AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: #210 Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 residence). Attorney for Personal with said South line 345 feet; $163,920.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Phone: 952-232-0052 Our File ii. Temporary 3.2 License: Sokol a public hearing on Wednesday, Camp, event to be held August 15- July 14, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Representative thence South parallel with said Timothy J Marchio, a single No. 21MN00052-1 A-4731863 16, 2021 at 19201 Woodland Acres at Sandstone City Hall, 119 Kevin A. Hofstad West line 519 feet; thence East man MORTGAGEE: Mortgage 06/10/2021, 06/17/2021, SE, Pine City (MN Sokol Camp Fourth Street, Sandstone, MN Ledin & Hofstad, Ltd. parallel with said South line Electronic Registration Systems, 06/24/2021, 07/01/2021, Association). 539 Main Street S. 165 feet; thence South parallel Inc. acting solely as a nominee 07/08/2021, 07/15/2021 iii. 3.2 On/Off Sale and to consider the following action Wine License with strong beer regarding the Sandstone City Pine City, MN, 55063 with said West line 291 feet to for Wintrust Mortgage, a division Published in the Pine County endorsement and Consumption Code as follows: Attorney License No: 12445X the point of beginning. Subject of Barrington Bank and Trust Courier June 10, 17, 24, July 1, and Display (set-up): Aufderhar & Amending City Code 515.37, Telephone: (320) 629-7537 to the township road along the Co., N.A. TRANSACTION 8, 15, 2021 Aufderhar, LLC (Ray & Marge’s FAX: (320) 629-2479 South line thereof. AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Resort), 36700 Lakeland Road, Subdivision 10, Off-Street Sturgeon Lake. Parking Standards Email PROPERTY Registration Systems, Inc MINUTES iv. 3.2 On/Off Sale License: Amending City Code 1310.06, [email protected] ADDRESS: 12399 Tower Rd, MIN#: 1000312-0001334856- Duxbury Store, 61113 Duxbury Subdivision 2, Parking Published in the Pine County Hinckley, MN 55037 7 SERVICER: Specialized SUMMARY OF Road, Sandstone. Courier June 1, 8, 2021 PROPERTY Loan Servicing LLC LENDER: v. 3.2 Off Sale License: Duquette Regulations, definition of MINUTES OF THE General Store, 88235 State Hwy. 23 IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: Wintrust Mortgage, a division “Residential area” FORECLOSURES PINE COUNTY BOARD No., Duquette All persons desiring to be 150209000 of Barrington Bank and Trust MEETING vi. Tobacco License: Foamers, heard with reference to the COUNTY IN WHICH Co., N.A. DATE AND PLACE REGULAR MEETING LLC 201 2nd Ave. No, Brook Park, PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Pine OF FILING: Pine County MN (new owner of Off the Road Bar above matter may do so at NOTICE OF MORTGAGE TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2021 - & Grill). the public hearing. If you are FORECLOSURE SALE THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE Minnesota, Recorder, on August 10:00 A.M. Approve the 2021 State Boat unable to attend the meeting THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON 31, 2017, as Document No. NORTH PINE GOVERNMENT and Water Safety Grant in the but wish to comment, you may OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: A535193. ASSIGNED TO: CMC CENTER, SANDSTONE, amount of $8,055. The grant will $290,037.40 Funding, Inc. by an Assignment be used for enforcement hours and submit a letter to the Planning OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR MINNESOTA annual maintenance. Grant period is Commission, City of Sandstone, WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED THAT all pre-foreclosure of Mortgage dated 04/09/2021 Chair Steve Hallan called the January 1, 2021- through June 30, at the above address or BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED requirements have been and recorded on 04/20/2021 meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 2022. This grant does not require complied with; that no action or as Document No. A560788. Chair Hallan stated the matching funds. you may send an email to BY THIS ACTION. Governor of the State of Minnesota proceeding has been instituted LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF Approve the following training: administrator@sandstonemn. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, has issued Executive Order 20-01 A. Commissioner Terry com no later than 5:00 p.m. that default has occurred in at law or otherwise to recover PROPERTY: Lot Fourteen Declaring a Peacetime Emergency Lovgren to attend the AMC on the date of the hearing. the conditions of the following the debt secured by said (14), Lind`s East Shore, less and Coordinating Minnesota’s County Government 201: Summer mortgage, or any part thereof; the South Fifty (50) feet in Pine Strategy to Protect Minnesotans Conference for Recently Elected Any such communications will described mortgage: from COVID-19. On March 24, PURSUANT, to the power of City, Pine County, Minnesota. County Officials, July 14-16, 2021, be forwarded to the Planning DATE OF MORTGAGE: 2020, the Pine County Board of St. Paul. Registration: $325; Commission at the public September 5, 2019 sale contained in said mortgage, PROPERTY ADDRESS: Commissioners declared a local Lodging: $139 per night plus tax; hearing. ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL the above described property 14901 LINDS LN, PINE emergency for Pine County. Parking; $24 per day. will be sold by the Sheriff of said CITY, MN 55063 PROPERTY Based on these conditions, B. Property appraisers Dated June 24, 2021 AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: the Chair of the Pine County Board county as follows: I.D: 28-5165-000 COUNTY Molly Benoit, Karen Stumne and /s/ Kathy George, City $266,997.00 of Commissioners has determined Kim Kylander, to the Minnesota Administrator MORTGAGOR(S): Sheila DATE AND TIME OF SALE: IN WHICH PROPERTY IS that the requirements of Minnesota Association of Assessing Officers Published in the Pine County Vandevere, a single woman August 12, 2021, 10:00AM LOCATED: Pine THE AMOUNT Statute 13D.021, Subd. (1) have (MAAO) course, 15-Hour Residential PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON been met and it is not practical or Assessing 101, June 28-29, 2021, Courier July 1, 8, 2021 MORTGAGEE: Mortgage prudent for all members of the county Main Office, 635 Northridge Dr. THE MORTGAGE ON THE St. Cloud. Registration: $225 per Electronic Registration board to meet in person. Members of person; county vehicle will be used Systems, Inc. NW, Pine City, MN 55063 DATE OF THE NOTICE: One the county board will join the meeting for transportation, therefore no TRANSACTION to pay the debt secured by said Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand remotely. mileage costs will be incurred. Total The public was invited to join the STATE OF MINNESOTA AGENT: Mortgage Electronic mortgage and taxes, if any, on One Hundred Forty-Seven and cost: $675. COUNTY OF PINE meeting remotely by phone, WebEx Motion by Commissioner Ludwig Registration Systems, Inc. said premises and the costs 39/100 ($164,147.39) THAT no or watch via live stream on YouTube. TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT to approve Resolution 2021-38 to MIN#: 100397270014648610 and disbursements, including action or proceeding has been Chair Steve Hallan, Participate in the Council on Local DISTRICT COURT LENDER OR BROKER AND attorneys fees allowed by law, instituted at law to recover the Commissioner Terry Lovgren and Results and Innovation Performance Commissioner Matt Ludwig were PROBATE DIVISION MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR subject to redemption within 12 debt secured by said mortgage, Measurement Program. Second by Court File No. 58-PR-21-60 present in the meeting room. Commissioner Waldhalm. A Roll STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: months from the date of said or any part thereof; that there Commissioner Josh Mohr and NOTICE OF INFORMAL Call vote was called by Chair Hallan. Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a sale by the mortgagor(s) the has been compliance with all Commissioner J.J. Waldhalm were Motion carried 5-0. PROBATE OF WILL Mr. Cooper personal representatives or pre-foreclosure notice and present via electronic means. With no further business, Chair Also present in the meeting room AND APPOINTMENT SERVICER: Nationstar assigns. acceleration requirements of Hallan adjourned the meeting at OF PERSONAL were County Administrator David 11:04 a.m. The next regular meeting Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper TIME AND DATE TO VACATE said mortgage, and/or applicable Minke and County Attorney Reese REPRESENTATIVE AND of the county board is scheduled for DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: PROPERTY: If the real statutes; PURSUANT, to the Frederickson. Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 10:00 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Filed September 18, 2019, Pine estate is an owner-occupied, power of sale contained in said The Pledge of Allegiance was a.m., North Pine Government Center, said. Estate of County Recorder, as Document single-family dwelling, unless mortgage, the above described 1602 Hwy 23. No., Sandstone, Jan E. Streiff, also known as Chair Hallan called for public Minnesota. Number A548674 otherwise provided by law, the property will be sold by the comment. There was no public Jan Elaine Streiff, Stephen M. Hallan, Chair ASSIGNMENTS OF date on or before which the Sheriff of said county as follows: comment. Board of Commissioners Decedent MORTGAGE: Assigned to: mortgagor(s) must vacate the DATE AND TIME OF SALE: Motion by Commissioner David J. Minke, Administrator Ludwig to adopt the amended Notice is given that an Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a property, if the mortgage is not 10:00AM on August 12, 2021 Clerk to County Board of application for informal probate Agenda. Second by Commissioner Commissioners Mr. Cooper reinstated under section 580.30 PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff`s Lovgren. A Roll Call vote was called of the Decedent’s Will, dated The full text of the board’s LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF or the property is not redeemed Office, Lobby, 635 Northridge by Chair Hallan. Motion carried 5-0. Minutes are available at the County November 21, 2005, (“Will”), has PROPERTY: under section 580.23, is 11:59 Drive NW, Ste.100, Pine City Motion by Commissioner Administrator’s Office and the been filed with the Registrar. The p.m. on August 12, 2022, or MN 55063 to pay the debt then Lovgren to approve the Minutes of the county’s website (www.co.pine. The land referred to herein May 18, 2021 county board meeting application has been granted. the next business day if August secured by said mortgage and mn.us). Copies may also be is situated in the state of and Summary for publication, and requested from the administrator’s Notice is also given that 12, 2022 falls on a Saturday, taxes, if any actually paid by the Minutes of the May 24, 2021 Special Minnesota, Pine County office. the Registrar has informally described as follows: Sunday or legal holiday. mortgagee, on the premises and Meeting-Public Hearings for DEED coronavirus Response Program Published in the Pine County appointed Nancy Bateman, Southwest Quarter of Southeast Dated: June 17, 2021 the costs and disbursements whose address is 9432 Projects – Broadband and Remodel Courier July 1, 2021 Quarter (SW 1/4 of SE 1/4), Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a allowed by law. The time of A Place for You. Second by Viewside Drive, Dallas, Section 20, Township 41, Range Mr. Cooper allowed by law for redemption Commissioner Mohr. A Roll Call vote Texas, 75231, as personal 21 Assignee of Mortgagee by said mortgagor(s), their was called by Chair Hallan. Motion representative of the Estate of LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP personal representatives or carried 5-0. Less the following parcels Minutes of Boards, Reports and East Central Schools, ISD the Decedent. Any heir, devisee F/K/A SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP assigns is 6.00 months from Parcel A: That part of the Correspondence #2580 or other interested person may BY the date of sale. If Mortgage is Pine County Land Surveyor Southwest Quarter of the UNAPPROVED SCHOOL be entitled to appointment as Melissa L. B. Porter - not reinstated under Minn. Stat. Report – May 2021 Southeast Quarter of Section BOARD MINUTES personal representative or may 0337778 Section580.30 or the property is Pine County Chemical Health 20, Township 41, Range 21, Coalition Minutes – May 10, 2021 June 14, 2021 object to the appointment of the Gary J. Evers - 0134764 not redeemed under Minn. Stat. described as follows: Beginning Initiative Foundation Thank You The East Central School Board personal representative. Unless Joseph M. Rossman - Section580.23, the Mortgagor – May 18, 2021 at the Southwest corner of held a regular school board objections are filed with the 0397070 must vacate the property on or Motion by Commissioner Ludwig said Southwest Quarter of the meeting on Monday, June 14, Court (pursuant to Minnesota Attorneys for Mortgagee before 11:59 p.m. on February to approve the Minutes of Boards, Southeast Quarter; thence east Reports and Correspondence. 2021 in the Community Board Statutes section 524.3-607) and LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a 12, 2022, or the next business along the South line thereof, 567 Second by Commissioner Lovgren. Room. the Court otherwise orders, the Shapiro & Zielke, LLP day if February 12, 2022 falls A Roll Call vote was called by Chair feet; thence North parallel with Members present: Peter Brown, personal representative has full the West line of said Southwest 12550 West Frontage Road, on a Saturday, Sunday or legal Hallan. Motion carried 5-0. power to administer the Estate, Motion by Commissioner Mohr Quarter of the Southeast Suite 200 holiday. “THE TIME ALLOWED CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE including, after 30 days from the to approve the amended Consent Quarter a distance of 291 feet; Burnsville, MN 55337 BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION Agenda. Second by Commissioner 10 PINE COUNTY COURIER JULY 1, 2021 www.PineCountyCourier.com

from previous page Baseball Coach 7+ years v. Mack Nelson – Summer ii. ESSER Funds – shared viii. Student Representative - iv. Snow Removal: Roberts 10. Trent Hippen, Assistant Seasonal Custodian, AFSCME a Safe Return to In-Person Grundmeier Excavating Judy Loken, Julie Domogalla, Baseball Coach Year 5 Class III, Step 1 Learning Plan and ESSER III ix. Superintendent Evaluation v. Discussion on fuel options Angie Presley, Jeannette 11. Peter Rogotzke, Girls vi. Sarah Disher, Elementary Application. This will be placed Process – Thomsen for the district. Motion by Kester, Doug Ecklund and Any Basketball Head Coach Year 4 Teacher effective for the 21-22 on our website and on Facebook x. Set Meeting dates: Brown, second by Kester to Almos. Absent: Rich Thomsen. 12. Peter Rogotzke, Assistant school year, MA, Step 12. open for public comments. 1. ECUE Negotiations – July 12 approve Banning Junction as Also present: Kristi Zemke, Varsity Football Coach Year 1 vii. Martha Lehman, Early iii. Summer Preschool Funding & August 2 the sole fuel provider for the Kris Chryst, Jenny Nelson, Lori 13. Mark Nelson, Assistant Childhood Special Education iv. Legislative Update VI. COMMUNICATIONS 2021-22 school year. Motion Grundmeier, Jamie Lund. Varsity Football Coach 7+ years Teacher effective for the 21-22 v. Health Insurance bids were VII. OLD BUSINESS unanimously approved. I. Vice Chair Ecklund called the 14. Kari Priske, Volleyball school year, BA, Step 1 received today. It appears there VIII. NEW BUSINESS E. Motion by Loken, second meeting to order at 6 pm. Assistant Coach Year 6 viii. Chelsea Fisher, Art Teacher will be a significant reduction in A. Eagle Pride: A huge thanks to by Domogalla to approve the II. No items presented at open 15. Kevin Burgess, Boys effective for 21-22 school year, premiums. More information at Tricia, Kayla, Karin, Cassie and 2021-2022 Budget at 696 ADM. forum. Basketball Asst. (C) Coach Year BA, Step 1 (pending signature) the July meeting. Bill for a wonderful graduation. Motion unanimously approved. III. Motion by Brown, second 2 ix. Jenny Nelson, Business C. High School Principal B. Motion by Brown, second by F. Motion by Domogalla, second by Domogalla to approve the 16. Kevin Burgess, Assistant Manager, Contract renewal - submitted a written report Kester to approve the following by Kester to approve East agenda. Motion unanimously Track Coach Year 2 July 1, 2021 through June 30, including MCA testing scores, donations. Motion unanimously Central Secondary Student approved. 17. Paul Stenberg, Math League 2024 graduation a huge success, approved. Handbook. Motion unanimously IV. Motion by Loken, second Head Coach 7+ years x. Gerry Klocke, Buildings & class fundraising, draft of i. Backpack Program – Grace approved. by Domogalla to approve the 18. Paul Stenberg, Knowledge Grounds Supervisor, Contract student handbook and summer Lutheran $425 G. Motion by Domogalla, following consent agenda items. Bowl Head Coach year 5 renewal - July 1, 2021 through school. ii. Backpack Program – East second by Brown to approve Motion unanimously approved. 19. John Henn, Head Softball June 30, 2024 D. Elementary Principal Central PTO $500 East Central Elementary A. June Bills Coach 7+ years xi. Stefanie Youngberg, High reported on end of year events, iii. Backpack Program – Loaves Student Handbook. Motion B. Minutes for the May meeting 20. John Henn, Junior High School Principal contract summer school, focus team for Learning $550 unanimously approved. C. Employment: Boys Basketball Coach Year 7 renewal (2021-23) goals, PLC goals, and Staff iv. Backpack Program – MN H. Motion by Domogalla, i. Coaches for 2021-2022: 21. Liz Anderson, Girls Junior xii. Kristen Chryst, Elementary Development including LETRS Grocers $1,000 second by Brown to approve 1. Darren Fogt, Boys Basketball High Softball Coach Year 3 Principal contract extension units 5-8. v. Track – Nate Nelson $20 Rod Erickson’s Coaching Head Coach 7+ years 22. Liz Anderson, Jr. High (2021-23) E. Business Manager presented vi. Piano donated by the Dorothy Contracts for 2021-22. On a roll 2. Thomas Gafkjen, Boys Volleyball Coach Year 5 D. SEE Membership – the FY22 budget at 696 ADM’s Stockamp estate. call vote the following voted in Basketball Asst. (JV) Coach 23. Tony Lourey, Assistant Track Recommend renewing the and outlined the assumptions. Page 3 of 3 favor: Loken, Presley, Kester, Year 5 Coach (C Team) Year 2 district’s membership for 2021- F. School Board Committees C. Motion by Loken, second Domogalla, Brown; Opposed: 3. Scott Peterson, Trap Shooting 24. Mary VonRueden, Girls 2022 at a cost of $2,194. Last i. Schools for Equity in Education by Domogalla to approve Ecklund. Motion passed. Coach Year 4 Basketball Assistant Coach year we paid $2,194. (SEE) – Brown, Kester, Loken the Commercial Insurance i. Head Varsity Golf Coach Year 4. Hailey Hippen, Fall Year 5 V. REPORTS ii. St. Croix River Education Proposal from Town & Country 7+ Cheerleading Head Coach Year 25. Claire Peterson, Pep Band A. Food Service – Kati District (SCRED) – Domogalla Insurance (EMC) to update ii. JH Boys Basketball Coach 1 Director Year 2 Eberhardt provided a written iii. Minnesota School Board’s our coverages. The renewal Year 7+ 5. Hailey Hippen, Winter 26. Claire Peterson, Marching report including a recap of Association (MSBA) – cost is $160,165.55. Motion iii. JH Girls Basketball Coach Cheerleading Head Coach Year Band Director Year 2 the school year. A total of 26K Domogalla unanimously approved. Year 7+ 1 ii. Resignation – Kalyn Nelson breakfast and 51K lunches iv. Minnesota State High School D. Motion by Brown, second by iv. JH Football Coach 7+ years 6. Hailey Hippen, Assistant as Paraprofessional effective at were served. She is finishing League (MSHSL) – Thomsen Kester to approve items i, ii, iii IX. Motion by Brown, second by Varsity Softball Coach Year 2 the end of 20-21 school year up inventory and preparing for v. East Central Minnesota and iv - school use product bids Ecklund to adjourn the meeting 7. Bill Groskreutz, Varsity Track iii. Resignation – Scott Peterson summer school. During the Education Cable Cooperative for the 2021-22 school year. at 7:01 pm. Motion unanimously Head Coach 7+ years as Teacher effective at the end summer months she will work (ECMECC) – Kester Motion unanimously approved. approved. 8. Bill Groskreutz, Varsity Cross of 20-21 school year on creating cycle lunch menus. vi. Safety & Security Committee i. Refuse Removal: Matt’s Respectfully Submitted, Country Head Coach 7+ years iv. Jewelle Fornengo – Summer B. Superintendent Almos – Ecklund, Brown Sanitation Julie Domogalla, Clerk 9. Todd Lindstrom, Head Seasonal Custodian, AFSCME reported on: vii. Facilities Committee – ii. 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