Legendary Locals of Pine CityThroughout the history of Pine City, individuals have dreamed, struggled, and created a remarkable place of American culture. Legendary Locals of Pine City represents an amazing mix of talents and activities, sometimes with far-reaching effects. The Pine City story is told here in the faces of its people: the innovators who brought industry and commerce; generous people and institutions who have given back to the community in a variety of ways; participants in Pine City's thriving cultural life embracing a spectrum of interests and enthusiasms; and ordinary people living everyday lives who have done extraordinary things or had remarkable experiences. This book honors such individuals as the renowned Karla Nelsen, the world's most muscular woman; Anna Dickey Olesen, the first woman to break the glass ceiling and run for US Senate; and Shane Bauer's mom, Cindy Hickey, who worked diligently for more than two years to free her son from captivity in Iran, along with many other memorable people. |
Contents
Acknowledgments | 6 |
CHAPTER THREE Notable Mayors | 25 |
CHAPTER FIVE Athletes and Sports | 45 |
CHAPTER SIX Artists Entertainers Journalists and Pageantry | 65 |
CHAPTER SEVEN Timehonored Businesses | 89 |
CHAPTER EIGHT Dogooders and Social Advocacy | 105 |
About Local Organizations | 126 |
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