Thursday, September 5, 2013

Volume 98; Number 11

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Chuchna bids farewell to Todd County Sheriffs Department

signed, written agreement stating the price that has been agreed upon. If anyone sees a crime in progress or something appears suspicious, dont hesitate to call 911. For any other incidents, you can contact the Todd County Sheriff s Office at (320) 732-2157 or toll free at (800) 794-5733.

Todd Board learns staff training has begun for Affordable Care Act (ACA)
By Rin Porter At the Aug. 27 meeting of the Health and Human Services Board, Todd County Commissioners heard a variety of topics presented by HHS Director Cheryl Schneider and several staff members. One of the updates commissioners heard concerned the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare. Several parts of the ACA go into effect on October 1. Schneider told the board that staff training through an internet-based program has begun. All Social Services staff will be trained. The training lasts about four weeks, with a new part of the training given each week. The training requires about 4 to 6 hours per person. It is free. Commissioners also heard an appeal from Katherine Mackadanz for the board to approve the hiring of a part-time Local Foods Educator, through University Extension. Commissioners heard about this proposed staff member to be shared with Morrison County aat a previous meeting. The person, if the position is approved, would work three days per week, shared between the two counties. He or she would train local food producers in marketing their products, extending their growing season, and reaching elderly and low income residents with good local food. The issue will be added to the Sept. 3 board agenda. Beth Shell reported that child support collection has risen to 78% of funds due. She said this is an excellent result, and is in line with other efforts by other counties. The last time she reported to the board, collection was at 76%. The caseload is stable at 1150 cases. Shell and Schneider said that the Fathers Program, formerly called Wings, will now be administered by Mahube-Otwa Continued on page 12.

School is open: Stop for buses and children!

Bob Cuchna, right, officially started with the Sheriffs Office in November, 1994. By Sheriff Pete Mikkelson. Dispatch Supervisor Bob Cuchna announced his retirement from the Todd County Sheriff s Office effective August 31, 2013. Bob officially started with the Sheriff s Office in November of 1994 as a Jailer/Dispatcher. Prior to that position, he was an Assistant Water Patrol Deputy. Bob has always had an interest in Public Safety and continues to serve as a Volunteer Fireman with the Clarissa Fire Department. He has been with the Fire Department for 35 years. Bob is very well known and respected by Emergency Service Personnel throughout the county, and the state. Bob has served on numerous committees for Public Safety Answering Points, and different radio boards for the new ARMER radio system. Bobs motto at the end of his e-mails always says, 911 Dispatch, its not just a job, its a calling. Dispatching for Bob, definitely has always been a calling. The attached photo shows Bob receiving a plaque from the Micah Myers who is with the Central MN Regional Advisory Committee. Bob also received a plaque from the Todd County Board of Commissioners for his years of service to Todd County. Dispatcher Johnny Saarela will take over as Dispatch Supervisor, effective September 1, 2013. Johnny has been with the Sheriff s Office since 2008. He is also a member of the Long Prairie Fire Department and has the same commitment to Public Safety as Bob. Throughout the summer, as we do every summer, we like to warn the public about the possibility of Paving Companies scamming people in the area. These individuals tend to go door to door offering good deals on a paving job only to end up overcharging their customers for substandard work. If anyone is approached by any of these companies, prior to making an agreement with them, it is best to check out the validity of the company. Many times this can be done quite easily on the internet by entering the company name. If possible, obtain the name of another customer in the area where the company has worked and call that residence to see what type of work they performed. Prior to having any work done, its extremely important to have a

Volleyball kicks off season of Tiger sports

Right: The tiger girls kicked off the 2013 Tiger sports season hosting Bertha/Hewitt on August 27th. Story inside.

WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT

Tue. Sept. 3 Mostly Sunny 82/56 Wed. Sept. 4 Partly Cloudy 81/49 Thur. Sept. 5 Mostly Sunny 84/59 Fri. Sept. 6 Sunny 88/61 Sat. Sept. 7 Partly Cloudy 86/57 Sun. Sept. 8 T-Storms 78/50

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PEOPLE PAGE
Staples Area Womens Chorus
The Staples Area Womens Chorus will be opening their 20132014 rehearsal season Monday, September 9, at 8 pm at the Staples Motley High School Choir Room. The Chorus under the direction of Director, Rob Freelove, is looking forward to a fun filled season. Director Freelove will be starting his fourth season with the Womens Chorus. Sandy Paskewitz will be the accompanist. The SAWC invite all women who would like to be a part of a fun, talented group practicing and performing a wide variety of music to join them on Monday evenings, 8 9:30 pm at the SMHS Choir Room. The season will be from September 9 to the end of April. The Womens Chorus will be holding their new member night September 16 at 8 pm and invite all women who would like to learn more about the chorus . Some of the events in the planning stages are the Soup, Sandwich & Song scheduled for October 26 at the Staples Alliance Church; participation in large production of Vivaldi in several communities; a new event for the ladies a womens festival Her Voice, Her Song in January 2014 and a possible Spring event in April and many other performing events.

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Marriage Licenses
Eli J. Borntrager, Clarissa, and Susan M. Shrock, Long Prairie Ryan A. Jobe, Long Prairie, and Leslie A. Miller, Long Prairie Nicholas J. Rademacher, Greenwald, and Alyssa J. Duncan, Freeport Beau A. Westlund, Burtrum, and Nicole M. Becker, Burtrum

Mark Your Calendar!

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Book Your Special Occasion Happy Anniversary this week to: Sept. 4: Dave and Pam Buysse; Sept. 8: Stephen and Rene Kaluza, Greg and Kate Ziegler; Sept. 9: Dean and Helen Chromey; Sept. 10: Roger and Berneice Krist, Ron and Sandy Zigan

Tuesday - Peel & Eat Shrimp Friday - Rib Night - 1 Lb - $5 Fri & Sat - Prime Rib All Day Golf - Tue & Fri $30 Includes Cart
her home range in a forested area with few people or major roads; a more reticent nature than that of many bears, in terms of her avoidance of people; and luck. Getting this information about this bear has taken a lot of effort. This really attests to the value of a long-term study with a large sample of bears, said Dave Garshelis, DNR bear project leader. Had we not studied so many bears, we likely would not have encountered this intriguing outlier. It was not just documenting that she lived to be so old, but understanding how she was able to live to be so much older than other bears that made this incredibly interesting and useful. In the last few years of her life, Bear No. 56 began to visit some hunters baits, but hunters passed up shooting her, abiding by a DNR request that hunters not shoot collared bears. When last handled in March 2010, Bear No. 56 was a healthy weight but her teeth showed excessive wear and her eyes were clouding. Since then, her hearing and eyesight continued to deteriorate. Rarely observed through most of her life, Bear No. 56 had been observed by people during the past two summers with increasing frequency, foraging along trails and traveling dirt roads, likely because of the greater ease of travel than in the woods. Sometime in July, Bear No. 56 left her normal home range, as bears often do in late summer, to explore other areas for rich food sources on which to fatten for winter. After locating her radio signal several miles from her typical home area, DNR bear researcher Karen Noyce found her decomposed body in a secluded wooded location. From all indications, she died a quiet death, with no sign of struggle at the site and no evidence of broken bones or traumatic injury. This is the first bear in our study to die of old age, and there is something satisfying in that, said Noyce, who, along with Ken Soring, DNRs current enforcement director, conducted the first capture of Bear No. 56 as a rookie biologist in 1981. We knew she was getting feeble, Noyce said. It would have been sad to find her on the side of the road somewhere, hit by a car. After following her all these years, Im glad to know she died peacefully. It was a fitting death for a fine old bear.

Births
Lakewood Health System
Kelsey Richards and Allen Alberts, Staples, boy, Jacob Allen, 6 lb 10 oz, August 23, 2013 Jamie and Brandon Dabill, Pequot Lakes, girl, Brooklynn Danielle, 11 lbs 1 oz, August 26, 2013 Nancy and Gustavo Lozano, Motley, boy, Gustavo Alonso, 8 lbs 4 oz, August 27, 2013 Tanya and Tyler Nelson, Merrifield, girl, Brooke Lynn, 8 lbs 8 oz, August 28, 2013

Anne Sinotte graduates from BSU

Anne Sinotte, Staples, graduated summa cum laude from Bemidji State University with a BFA in Creative and Professional Writing at the conclusion of the 2013 Spring Semester. Sinotte was one of the 28 students completing graduate degree requirements at BSU during the semester.

Lakewood is one of Americas 100 Best Hospitals for patient experience

Lakewood Health System has received the 2013 Womens Choice Award for Americas 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience, as voted on by women. In order to qualify for this award, hospitals are scored on patient surveys reported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as well as an analysis that weighs criteria indentified as the most important to women for patient satisfaction, and in-depth research on consumer satisfaction by gender. We are honored to be nationally recognized by WomenCertified for being one of Americas 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience, said Lakewood president and CEO, Tim Rice. At Lakewood Health system we are dedicated to providing the best possible service and care to our patients and their families. We work with our patients to develop and work towards their individual healthcare goals, whether preventative, or for the treatment of a health concern. It is our mission to ensure our patients expectations are not just met, but exceeded.

conduct these classes. Classes cover a wide range of home horticulture topics such as: Insect and Plant Disease Control; Fruits and Vegetables; Lawn Management; Home Landscaping; Trees and Shrubs; Indoor Plants; Soil Management Any adult is encouraged to contact the Todd County Extension Office if interested. A fee is required for the 50 hours of classroom or on-line training. After the classroom or on-line training, 50 hours of volunteer time is required for the first year. To continue as a Master Gardener, 25 volunteer hours and five hours of continuing education is required each year. The Todd County Master Gardeners will be offering a scholarship when the class and 50 volunteer hours are completed. For further information, contact the Todd County Extension Office at 320-732-4435 or the State Office at 612-625-1925 or by e-mail mgweb@umn.edu.

Worlds oldest-known wild black bear dies at 39

Kelsey Ross wins golf tournament

Kelsey Ross, Long Prairie, daughter of Steve and Beth Ross, and granddaughter of Richard and Mary Jane Kahlert, of Browerville, won the Long Prairie Country Club Annual Tournament held the weekend of August 24-25. Kelsey is currently employed at RR Donnelley in Long Prairie.

Looking Back
50 years ago - Sept. 5, 1963
Weekend guests at the Tom Brown home were Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brown and family and Jane Cegert, all of St. Paul; Tommy and Andy Brown and Miss Dorothy Gallager, all of Minneapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Host and family were added Sunday dinner guests. Sunday evening visitors at the George Biermaier home were Mr. and Mrs. Louis Biermaier and boys, Mrs. Louis Becker, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenton Johnson and Doug.

Senior Depression Seminars

Each year, more than 17 million Americans suffer from clinical depression. The population over age 65 accounts for about 25 percent of the nations suicidesmany as a result of untreated clinical depression. Lakewood Health System will be co-sponsoring two free community seminars on senior depression titled, The Blues: Not a Normal Part of Aging. The seminars will cover the myths, symptoms and treatment of depression in older adults. A free, confidential depression screening will also be offered to interested participants. The first seminar is co-sponsored by, and will take place at the Highland Senior Living facility in Little Falls (1012 3rd Avenue NE, Little Falls) on Monday, September 9 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The second seminar is co-sponsored by, and will take place at the Heartwood Senior Living in Crosby (500 Heartwood Drive, Crosby) on Tuesday, September 10 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, or to RSVP, contact Amber at 218-8948623.

25 years ago - Sept. 8, 1988

Sandy Schorn, Browervilles music teacher was among nine finalists in the state of Minnesota in the 15th Teacher of the Year contest. Construction continued at the county transfer station south of Browerville. Construction of the building is scheduled to begin this week and should be completed this fall.

Milestones
Happy Birthday this week to: Sept. 4: David Abrahamson, Tom Steinmetz, Marvin Drayna, Alan Hayes, Ilene Regan; Sept. 5: Jeanette Hetland, Jeff Brown, Richard Eoff; Sept. 6: Delores Myers, Betty Kunerth, Krysta Pachan, Ryan Schultz, Isaac Kruse; Sept. 7: Andy Werder, Joe Hoelscher; Sept. 8: Carolyn Carlson, Terry Rickbeil, Laurie Gmyrek; Sept. 9: Eva Spychalla, Irene Kotula, Paul Thelen, John Tabatt, Jr., Jordan Spychalla, Jay Noland; Sept. 10: Jeff Abrahamson, Mark Parteka, Diane Johnson, Brenda Rasmussen, Madison Bednarz

Master Gardener Program for Todd County

People with gardening talents and who enjoy working and communicating with other gardeners are sought for the Master Gardener Program. This program is sponsored by the University of Minnesota Extension Service. Classes will be conducted at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum or on-line. The University of Minnesota Extension Specialists, Regional Extension Educators and other professional horticulturists will

The worlds oldest-known wild bear has died of old age in northern Minnesota at the age of 39 1/2, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Known to DNR researchers as Bear No. 56, the female American black bear was first captured and radio-collared in July 1981 by DNR scientists during the first summer of a longterm research project on bear population ecology. The bear was seven years old at the time and was accompanied by three female cubs. Bear No. 56 became a significant animal in the DNR research project. During a 32-year study period, she and her many offspring provided an almost uninterrupted record of reproduction, survival, movements and, eventually, senescence (aging), within a single matriarchal lineage. Data from this bear and her offspring have contributed significantly to the scientific literature on black bear biology. From 1981-1995, Bear No. 56 produced eight litters of cubs and successfully reared a remarkable 21 of the 22 cubs to 1 1/2 years of age. In 1997, at age 23, she uncharacteristically lost two of her three cubs before weaning. In 1999, at age 25, she bore and raised her last cub. In 2001, when she was next expected to give birth, researchers found her healthy in her den and producing milk but without cubs. Bear No. 56 outlived by 19 years all of the 360 other radiocollared black bears that DNR researchers have followed since 1981. She also outlived any radio-collared bear of any species in the world. Only a very few individual study bears have been reported to reach age 30. The second-oldest was a brown bear that lived to 34. Researchers suspect Bear No. 56s longevity probably is best attributed to a combination of factors, including the location of

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HAPPENINGS
Celebration of the Constitution
Central Minnesota Tea Party Patriots announces celebration of the Constitution, Monday, September 9, with a mini course featuring the Constitution and Amendments - Constitution Day officially is September 17th (1787). Social hour at 6 pm, program starts at 6:30 pm, to be held at the Church of Christ in Browerville across the street, on the corner, from Duane's Repair on US 71/Main Street.

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Browerville AA and Al-Anon meet every Wednesday at 8 pm at the Todd County DAC Building (320) 533-0021 Browerville City Council meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7 pm in the Browerville City Hall

Camp Ripley Open House

Camp Ripley will hold an open house on Sunday, Sept. 15, from 10 am - 3 pm, featuring: Classic car show, inflatable obstacle course, rock wall climbing, State Patrol display, Camp Ripley environmental display, Military Museum, HMMV, tank & helicopter display, food, beverages & more. Heros of the Homefront Ceremony will begin at 1 pm. All vets register in Building 1-2 from 12-12:30 pm. For more information call SSG Tim Krouth at 320-616-2714

Grey Eagle Township discontinues its Planning and Zoning Services

Four of Todd Counties 28 townships have traditionally completed their own planning and zoning functions. These were Bertha, Bruce, Stowe Prairie, and Grey Eagle. On July 1, 2013 the Grey Eagle Board voted to return its zoning authority to Todd County after the resignation of their zoning administrator. Todd County Planning and Zoning staff will use the Todd County Land Use Ordinance to guide permitting decisions henceforth for landowners from Grey Eagle Township. All necessary forms and instructions related to applying for a land use permit or taking other land use actions can be found on the county web site or at the Planning and Zoning office, located in the remodeled Historic Courthouse Building.

DFL fundraiser
A DFL fundraiser will be held Sunday, Sept. 15, from 2 to 7:30 pm at the Knotty Pine Ballroom. Music will be by Tammy and the Bachelor.

Top exhibition shooters coming to Madelia

Four of the top exhibition shooting acts in the world will share the stage for the first time during the weekend of the Third Annual Governors Pheasant Hunting Opener in Madelia, Minn., Friday, Oct. 11 and Saturday, Oct. 12. Scott Robertson of Team Beretta, Tim Bradley of Team Benelli U.S.A., and Aaron and Steve Gould, sponsored by Winchester, have agreed to compete in a friendly exhibition shooting tournament. The exhibition shooters will perform at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11. The event is open to the public. There will be no charge to attend. These shooters will bring their best signature shots, and will attempt the best shots of the other shooters in this first-ever friendly tournament. More information and updates can be found at www.mnpheasant.com.

ASK A TROOPER
By Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol With school starting I wanted to have this article entirely focused on the safety of the most precious cargo in the world our children. Traffic safety is a twoway street and everyone has an investment. SCHOOL BUS SAFETY TIPS FOR MOTORISTS - Motorists must stop at least 20 feet from a school bus that is displaying red flashing lights and/or its stop arm is extended when approaching from the rear and from the opposite direction on undivided roads. - Red flashing lights on buses indicates students are either entering or exiting the bus. - Motorists are not required to stop for a bus if the bus is on the opposite side of a separated roadway (median, etc.) but they

should remain alert for children. - Altering a route or schedule to avoid a bus is one way motorists can help improve safety. In doing so, motorists wont find themselves behind a bus and as a result, potentially putting children at risk. - Watch for school crossing patrols and pedestrians. Reduce speeds in and around school zones. - Watch and stop for pedestrians the law applies to all street corners, for both marked and unmarked crosswalks (all street corners) every corner is a crosswalk. SCHOOL BUS SAFETY TIPS FOR CHILDREN Parents should discuss and demonstrate pedestrian safety with their children and reinforce

safe crossing after exiting a bus: - When getting off a bus, look to be sure no cars are passing on the shoulder (side of the road). - Before crossing the street, take five giant steps out from the front of the bus, or until the drivers face can be seen. - Wait for the driver to signal that its safe to cross. - Look left-right-left when coming to the edge of the bus to make sure traffic is stopped. Keep watching traffic when crossing. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota send your questions to Trp. Jesse Grabow Minnesota State Patrol at 1000 Highway 10 West, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-2205.

Dove season open

Minnesotas dove hunting seasoncontinues through Saturday, Nov. 9. A small game license and Harvest Information Program (HIP) certification are required for hunters 16 and older. Hunters younger than 16 must obtain a free small game hunting license and HIP certification. The daily bag limit is 15 doves with 45 in possession. Nontoxic shot is not required but is recommended. Dove hunting requires only a bucket to sit on, a box of shells, shotgun and earth-tone clothing. This is a great way to introduce youngsters to hunting, said Steve Merchant, wildlife population and regulation program manager for the DNR. Once youve walked to your hunting location, its a stationary activity in a controlled environment, which makes it easy for mentors to work with inexperienced hunters under very safe conditions.

Peggys Potpourri
The only dog to ever appear in a Shakespearean play was Crab in The Two Gentlemen of Verona. It takes 40 minutes to hard boil an ostrich egg. Large kangaroos can cover more than 30 feet with each jump. Owls have eyeballs that are tubular in shape, because of this, they cannot move their eyes. Parrots, most famous of all talking birds, rarely acquire a vocabulary of more than 20 words. Rats eat nearly any type of food, including dead and dying members of their own species. Snakes are immune to their own poison. Some species of ants have five noses. Whats the name of the dog on the Cracker Jack box? Bingo The Pacific Giant Octopus grows from the size of a pea to a 150 pound behemoth potentially 30 feet across in only two years, its entire life span. The poison arrow frog has enough poison to kill about 2,200 people. There is no single cat called the panther. The name is commonly applied to the leopard, but is also used to refer to the puma and the jaguar. A black panther is really a black leopard. What is a home without children? Quiet. ~Henny Youngman

I came across this stuffed pepper recipe and thought Id give it a try. It is a variation of traditional stuffed peppers. It seems like a good year for peppers, in spite of the hot, dry temperatures day after day. Did anyone try the Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich recipe from the August 22 issue of the Blade? I have made them twice now and have had nothing but rave reviews. In fact, Sonny took leftovers to work one day and his boss asked for the recipe. They are yummy!!

Stuffed Peppers Minnesota

1 lb. ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 can tomato soup 2 c. cooked wild rice 1 T. Worcestershire sauce 1/2 t. garlic powder 1/2 t. salt 1/2 t. pepper 1 can mushroom slices 4 green bell peppers 8 slices bacon, halved

Prepare wild rice per package directions. Brown the beef and onion; drain. Add seasonings, soup, wild rice and mushrooms. Slice peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Place oon foil lined cookie sheet sprayed with non stick cooking spray. Fill each pepper half with beef mixture. Place 2 bacon halves over each pepper half. Bake at 375 for 50-55 minutes. If bacon is not browned, broil 5 minutes.

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OPINIONS
Hi all,

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Hiding your own Easter eggs

It has been said, when a person reaches a certain age, they can hide their own Easter eggs and spend hours looking for them. My wife and I are not quite to that stage, but we can hide truck keys, trail cameras, and pumpkin seeds. I think even young people have the problem of disappearing truck keys. A person puts them in the same place every evening, and when you get up to go to work, they are gone. I dont think its so much forgetting where one places them as it is they move in the night. When mine are gone from the place they are supposed to be in the morning, its not unusual to find them in the dirty clothes hamper or on the bedroom dresser. I have no idea how they got there, but Im sure its not due to my forgetfulness. My wife and I like to take a leisurely ride on a Sunday afternoon and place trail cameras about the farm. We drive all over, usually engrossed in conversation, looking for the perfect placement to get By Walter Scott pictures of wildlife. After a few hours weve covered the entire farm and placed eight cameras in various locations. The next Sunday afternoon, we go back out to switch memory cards, and sometimes move a few to new locations. Theres one problem with placing cameras with this method. At the time, we both know where we are and are confident well remembering a week later. After traveling the rest of the trails and spending a week not thinking about trail cameras, there have been times we were sure somebody walked a mile back into the timber and stole a camera or two. We found one trail cam almost a year after we had placed it in a really good spot, not too far off the trail. When we happened to find it, while thinking about placing another camera, just about in the same location, the memory card was full and the batteries were dead. We decided, we should start writing down the locations where we place the cameras. Last year at Halloween, our grandson got a white pumpkin to take to school to carve in class. Im not sure if it was an albino pumpkin or a large white pumpkin shaped gourd, but it looked good. Zane was so impressed with having the only white pumpkin in his class, he decided to save all the seeds from it. He would grow a whole bunch of albino pumpkins, sell them, and get rich. His Nanna, never one to dampen the entrepreneurial spirit of her grandson, helped him wash the seeds and dry them on a paper towel on the window sill. Eventually, the precious seeds were placed in a container and spent the winter on our kitchen window. As spring rolled around, my wife got the usual spring cleaning fever. There is a place for everything and everything in its place. The window sill was no longer the place for a dish full of pumpkin seeds. We were on our way to ride the trail around the farm when my wife suggested we take the seeds and plant them in places that looked as though a pumpkin might grow. We stopped here and there, poking a seed or two along the trail, by the gate, on a dirt pile dug out by a badger, next to the creek at Twin Sluices, and anywhere else that looked good. A couple months later, we forgot that we had planted albino pumpkins, not to mention, if we had, where they might be. Tonight, on a ride, we noticed a small white pumpkin up by the top gate. At Twin Sluices, there was one slightly larger than a basketball. We didnt forget, we just havent remembered all the places we planted. Its hard to say what we will find in more travels, but a giant white pumpkin is much easier to find in the green grass than an Easter egg.

Letter from the Country

Well, I am writing this letter on Labor Day, Monday morning. Yes, I am at work. Why you may ask? Because like an idiot I forgot this was a holiday and on Friday we all just did our normal Friday thing here and none of us remembered Monday was Labor Day. We didnt get the paper ready as we normally would when taking Monday off. That means I had to show up this morning to help get the paper set up and sent to the printer the same as any Monday. In all my years of working here this is the first time this has happened. Stacey didnt come in today, she is getting acquainted with their exchange student, Morton, from Norway. She, her husband Rod, and all the kids picked him up at the Fargo airport on Saturday. He was really tired from all the traveling and time changes, but managed to get in some Wi time with the boys before having a typical supper of grilled burgers and off to bed. He jumped up bright and early Sunday morning though and headed to the woods with Rod and the boys to bait and hunt bear. We will get to meet him this evening when we are invited over for a grill out and picnic supper. I dont too much about Norwegian food, but am pretty sure our typical American fare will be a lot different. Stacey is a good cook, and fixes lots of Italian and Mexican type meals. She also makes a mean roasted turkey and dressing meal that her kids love, so Morton should never be hungry--just needs to adjust to the new normal. Emma is very excited to have Morton living at their house. She had made a huge poster to welcome Morton at the airport and thinks its very cool to have another brother in the house. He will have to adjust to a house full of siblings and more than a few pets. Sonny is home today getting the duplex we own ready for the new renters. It has hardwood floors and they are badly in need of refinishing. We decided to take this opportunity to have them redone before the new renters move in. We are also putting new linoleum in the kitchen. So, while I am here at the office, he isnt really getting a day off either. It will be so nice when it is done though. We plan to have the floors done and ready for the renters to move in next weekend, so we need to make it a first priority this week. This weekend we had two grandsons, Aiden and Jake, come and stay. Aiden is starting kindergarten this year and is pretty excited about it. He told us he had his new school clothes and backpack all ready for the first day. Saturday afternoon a couple of the boys cousins came over to play and Grandpa turned on the sprinkler for them to run through. This quickly deteriorated into a mud fight--and Grandma had to bring warm water out in pitchers to rinse them off before I would let them into the house. After getting clean dry clothes on and eating a few fresh chocolate chip cookies, Grandpa too them the cousins home and I swept up a considerable amount of sand around the house. Its amazing how much dirt can get tracked into the house when two little boys are running in and out. Yesterday Aiden wanted to visit Red Rock--the name he gave our Hereford Bull. Grandpa took him out in the pasture in the pickup so he could see Red Rock. Aiden wanted to know when he would grow horns--I guess he doesnt understand what a polled hereford is. He just couldnt seem to understand that Red Rock will never get long horns. The boy has been to too many rodeos!! Saturday evening some folks got some much needed rain--Aaron had about 1/2 inch. Plus he had some big branches and a tree down. We got maybe a dozen drops!! It really looked like it would rain for about an hour, then it all just passed us by. It did blow in some cooler air though, and I am really thankful for that. These past two weeks of heat and humidity just about did me in. I loathe that kind of weather!!! I called my friend Phyllis in Florida just to hear that it was worse somewhere else, but it was about the same there as here! This is also the last day of summer vacation for lots of students that will be back to school tomorrow. I was always happy to have school start again. I loved school and looked forward to a new year each fall. Some of my kids were anxious to get back to school too, and some not so much. Melanie is a teacher in Little Falls, and said it was a surprise to her when she grew up to find out that teachers look forward to vacations as much as the students and hate to see the summer end too. When she was a kid she just assumed there was no where else teachers wanted to be than in the classroom. This has been a very rambly and disjointed letter, but that is how I feel today. Mentally I am still home having a day off--physically I am sitting in front of my computer at work trying to get the paper done so I can go home and relax. We are looking forward to meeting Morton this evening and hoping to learn about his country and customs. Hope all of you, parents, students, and school staff, have a great year this year. Peggy

Domestic violence is a choice of behavior by the abuser

To the editor: Our county recently suffered another loss of life due to domestic violence. This is the second death in Todd County due to domestic violence in the last ten months. In past years, we have had domestic murder suicides, attempted murders, serious assaults and kidnappings. Beyond the victims of these crimes, how many other lives have been changed forever? We often turn our backs to this subject as it is an uncomfortable and unpleasant topic, and if we dont talk or think about it, it doesnt seem so threatening, or real. How often have we heard people on news casts say; We had no idea this was happening, or they seemed like the perfect couple, or he was always a nice guy? How many of these tragedies need to happen before we choose to acknowledge this epidemic and open our eyes to come together as communities and a legal system to hold these abusers accountable for their actions? What we need to know is that one in four families endure domestic violence, that every nine seconds a woman or a man, (statistically many more women than men) is abused, that everyday more than three women in the US die due to domestic violence, and that domestic violence is the leading reason for ER visits for women. Domestic violence is a choice of behavior, totally controllable by the abuser, yet we continue to make excuses, blame the victim, and turn a blind eye to these behaviors, not only as a community, but also in the legal system. According to the Stearns County Domestic Violence Court, by holding abusers accountable for their abusive behavior, choices, they have seen a measurable decrease in repeat felony domestics. Some abusers have lengthy criminal records, others have no criminal history. The reason for that is that most domestic assaults never get reported, it is the highest unreported crime in America. Why dont victims report? There are several reasons, these victims have been brainwashed that they will lose custody of their children, that no one will believe them, that they are responsible for the abuse, that they cant survive without the abuser in their life, have been robbed of their self-esteem, and they will be killed if law enforcement is called. Pretty good reasons to not report I would say. If you are in or have been in a violent relationship, please dont assume this could never happen to you, be aware of your surroundings, and create a safety plan for yourself in case you need to leave. As community members, we also need to be aware, and if we see an incident in progress, call 911, you can do this anonymously if you wish. Also if someone comes to you for support as she is in a violent relationship listen and provide support, as long as you are not in danger. If you are a victim, call Hands of Hope, talk to an advocate, seek support, and available resources. Take back your life! The Natl DV Hotline is 1-800-799-7233, Hands of Hope numbers are 320-732-2319, and our crisis line is 1-800-6824547. Respectfully, Connie Nelson, Hands of Hope Resource Center

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p.m. on March 26, 2014. "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032 DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: July 30, 2013 OneWest Bank, FSB Assignee of Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP BY Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Diane F. Mach - 273788 Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 Randolph W. Dawdy - 2160X Ronald W. Spencer - 0104061 Stephanie O. Nelson 0388918 Gary J. Evers - 0134764 Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060
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12-088800 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: April 13, 2007 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $32,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Garth William Johnson and Judith Catherine Johnson, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 100055401260275286 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: IndyMac Bank, F.S.B. SERVICER: OneWest Bank, FSB DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed April 20, 2007, Todd County Recorder, as Document Number 448533 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: OneWest Bank, FSBLEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots Nineteen (19) and Twenty (20) of Block Two (2) in Kilburn's Fourth Addition to Townsite of Bertha PROPERTY ADDRESS: 101 Cherry St Nw, Bertha, MN 56437 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 29-0020000 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $24,604.74 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: September 26, 2013, 10:00am PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's Main Office, 115 Third Street South, Long Prairie, MN 56347 to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s) the personal representatives or assigns. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property, if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23, is 11:59

Todd County Health & Human Services Minutes of the Meeting of the Health & Human Services Meeting held on July 23, 2013
Call to Order The Todd County Board of Commissioners met in the Todd County Historic Courthouse in the City of Long Prairie MN on the 23rd day of June, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. with all members present. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Agenda On motion by Kneisl and second by Blessing, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the agenda with the following change: 1. Add - Springsted update Approval of Minutes On motion by Blessing and second by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the June 23, 2013 minutes as presented. General An update was given by Earl Fuechtmann, Contegrity Goup. Work has been started on the elevator project. Lower level is about done. On motion by Kircher and second by Blessing, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the School Health Agreement with Eagle Valley School District. On motion by Kircher and second by Blessing, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Lease Agreement with Staples School District for facility use. On motion by Kircher and second by Blessing, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To

approve the Rental Agreement with Assembly of God Church, Eagle Bend for facility use. On motion by Kneisl and second by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To accept MN DHS Adoption and Foster Care Recruitment Grant. On motion by Blessing and second by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Local Collaborative Time Study Contract Renewal with MN Department of Human Services. On motion by Blessing and second by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Youth Alcohol Prevention Grant Media Consultant Contract amendment and extension in the amount of $14,400.00 July 1, 2013 thru June 30, 2014 with Sarah Wolf Thompson, marketing contractor with the addition of a per diem for $50.00 each day of training. On motion by Kircher and second by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the contract between Todd County Health and Human Services and Contract Eckmaahs & Associates training in the 4 County region for Motivational Interviewing Services in the amount of $27, 223.00. Katherine Mackedanz, Unit Manager attended the NAACHO Conference July 10-12, 2013 in Dallas, TX. Public Health by the Numbers . Katherine gave a report on the conference. Cheryl Schneider, Health & Human Services Division Director gave an update and financial review of the WIC Women Infant and Child Nutrition Services. Cheryl also gave an the update of integration of the Health & Human Services program which includes 102 employees in addition of 6 season employees during the fuel program. Springsted Update: Commissioner Neumann held discussion on the Springsted Wage Compensation Study deadlines and final job descriptions being finished. Social Services Fund Warrants On a motion by Kneisl and second by Blessing the following motion was approved by unanimous vote: To recommend to the County Board the approval of all claims as presented on the Integrated and Disbursements Audit List for the Board on record at the Social Service Office, Courthouse Annex, representing claims in the amount of $106,858.65. On a motion by Kneisl and second by Blessing the following motion was approved by unanimous vote: To recommend to the County Board the approval of all claims as presented on the Integrated and Disbursements Audit List for the Board on record at the Social Service Office, Courthouse Annex, representing claims in the amount of $125,152.00. On a motion by Blessing and second by Kneisl, the meeting was adjourned until July 23,

Public Notice: County Ditch 8

Notice is given by means of this legal newspaper that a Public Informational Meeting will be held on Monday September 23, 2013 at 7:00 pm. It will be held in the Commissioners Board Room on the third level of the Historic Courthouse located at 215 1st Ave South, Long Prairie, MN 56347. This Informational Meeting is to discuss a Repair Petition that has been submitted to maintain portions of County Ditch 8 located in Ward Township. All interested landowners are welcome and encouraged to attend this Informational Meeting. County Commissioner David Kircher, County Ditch Inspector Nancy Uhlenkamp, and Ditch Attorney Kurt Deter will be present. If any additional information is needed before this meeting, please contact Nancy Uhlenkamp County Ditch Inspector located at Public Works, 44 Riverside Drive, Long Praire, MN, 56347, Phone 320-533-4651, email: HYPERLINK "mailto:nancy.uhlenkamp@co.todd.mn.us"nancy.uhlenkamp@co.to dd.mn.us
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2013. WARRANT LISTINGS Vendor Name Amount ALLIANCE BENEFIT GROUP SERVICES 4,204.97 BRENNY FUNERAL CHAPEL 3,500.00 CENTRAL MN COUNCIL ON AGING 2,534.00 DHS 26,660.55 DHS - MSOP-MN SEX OFFENDER PROGRAM7,074.20 PERISH/ALAN 2,445.41 RURAL MN CEP INC 16,744.07 WINGS FAMILY SUPPORTIVE SERVICES 6,635.36 Payments less than 2000 37,060.09 FINAL TOTAL 106,858.65 Vendor name or # Amount COMM & FAMILY SRVS LLC 9,762.50 DHS 15,597.08 HEARTLAND GIRLS RANCH 5,280.00 KINDRED FAMILY SRVS 3,728.40 MERIDIAN SERVICES INC 8,228.52 NORTHERN PINES MENTAL HLTH CTR 26,030.50 PINEHAVEN YOUTH AND FAMILY SRVS INC 8,787.58 PRODUCTIVE ALTERNATIVE INC FERGUS 2,528.10 TINIUS PHD PA/TIM 9,187.50 TODD COUNTY DAC 7,747.98 Payments less than $2000 28,273.84 Final Total 125,152.00 On a motion by Kircher and second by Blessing the preceding minutes of the Health & Human Services Meeting held July 23, 2013 were duly approved by a unanimous vote by the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Social Service Board Meeting held on August 27, 2013. Witness my hand and seal Randy Neumann, County Board Chairperson Karen Busch, Todd County Auditor-Treasurer
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DNR asks bear hunters not to shoot radio-collared bears

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks hunters participating in Minnesotas bear season, which opens Sept. 1, to avoid shooting radio-collared research bears. The bears are marked with large colorful ear tags or colorful streamers. DNR researchers are monitoring about 30 radio-collared black bears, most of them in northwestern Minnesota, especially near Thief Lake Wildlife Management Area and the Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge. Additional radio-collared bears reside in and around the Chippewa National Forest, Camp Ripley, Cloquet Forestry Station and Voyageurs National Park. Bear research also is being conducted between Ely and Tower near the Eagles Nest chain of lakes in northern St. Louis County. Hunters near these areas should be especially vigilant for these valuable research bears, said Dave Garshelis, DNR bear research biologist. These animals provide long-term data on reproduction and habitat use that is invaluable for bear management across the state. Were asking that if hunters see ear tags or a collar on a bear, they refrain from shooting it, Garshelis said. Researchers have invested an enormous amount of time and expense in these individuals. Many of the collars have GPS units that collect and store data, which is downloaded by DNR researchers when they visit the bears in their dens. Long-term records of individual bears have been the cornerstone of information that helps the DNR monitor and manage the bear population,

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TODD COUNTY FARMERS UNION 32nd ANNUAL PICNIC

On behalf of the Todd County Farmers Union, we would like to thank our contributors for their wonderful donations to make the event a success. Special thanks to Doug Peterson, Farmers Union State President, Dairy Princesses Erin and Nikki Rausch. Thanks Dan Remer for the music and the city of Clarissa for the use of the park. Thanks to everyone who helped or came to the event, you all made it a wonderful event and well see you next year. Please support the businesses listed below. We apologize to anyone we may have omitted. Todd County Farmers Union officers, Alan Perish, President, Lynn Erickson, Vice President, Judy Buhl, Secretary, and Lonnie Iverson, Treasurer. County Commissioners Eagle Bend & Rose City Dahlman Abstract Lake Country Ins. Central Building Supply Randy Neumann and Rod Erickson B & W Transmission Dairy Queen Markus Hair Design Curves County Officers & Dept. Heads Calif-Minn Honey Farms Dan's Prize Motley Auto Repair Davids Art Gallery Cheryl Perish- Recorder Central Ag Eagle Bend Denny's Electric Mr. Ed's Restaurant Dustins Auto Repair Chuck Pelzer- Assessor Creative Floors Dingmann Funeral Home North Country Carpet Ernie's Food Center Chuck Rasmussen- Attorney Dick Baso Insurance Agency East-West Realty Schmitt Chiropractic Family Hair Care Karen Busch- Aud/Treas. Double Eagle Golf & Grill Ecowater Ten Hi Liquor First International Bank & Trust Darrell Larson FSA Eagle Bend Farm & Lumber Ed Jones The Silo Ice Cream Gary's Diesel Repair Loren Fellbaum-Public Works Eagle Bend Lions Everybody's Market Tri County Livestock Gilbys Orchard Pete Berscheit-Veterans Eagle Bend Liquor Fleet Supply Unity Bank Central Giovanni's Pizza Rick Utech-Todd County Eagle Bend Welding Freie's Septic Service Osakis Giza Plumbing & Heating Development Corp. Eagle Valley Custom Meats Gary Gilbert Financial A&W Hamburg's Auto Repair Entertainment Packages Eagle Valley Stylists Countryside Family Restaurant First National Bank Iron Hills Pawn Grand Casino- Mille Lacs Jerry's Auto Body Great Bear Taxidermy Hendricks Ins. Jackson Welding & Repair Jackpot Junction-Morton Klein Insurance Agency Hillig Auto Hensley Trucking Jim Soule Auto Shooting Star-Mahnomen Neil's Service Center Hillig Auction Service Jacobs Lefse Bakery Johnson Insurance Agency Prairie Edge Casino-Granite Falls Northland Dairy Hometown Furniture & Gifts Klukken Insurance Kuhn's Insurance Alexandria- Nelson Roger Berkness Sawmill Impact Technology NAPA L.M.H. Embroidery Al West Agency, Rose City Canopy Irish's Osakis Creamery Lefty's Bar Farmers Union Insurance Rose City Creamery Jim Woeste Auto Osakis Silo Repair Liquor Depot Cenex Shirley's Gas & Groceries J&R Auto Repair Pro Builders Local Legend Nelson Creamery Solids Enternet Sol KEYL/KXDL Radio Station Roy Hetland Funeral Home Longbella Drug Velde Law Firm Star Bank Kingsway Carpet Cleaning Paynesville Mid Central Federal Savings Bank Klimek Bros Well Drilling Tim Green Construction Laureen Irsfeld Headquarters AMPI Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union Midwest Machinery Tom Murch,CPA Les Levin Electric Randall & Cushing Midwest Eye Clinic Bertha-Hewitt Town & Country Bulk Fuel Long Drive In Bermel's Shoes Miller True Value B-H Transportation Vets Club Eagle Bend Long Prairie Auto Parts Northland Well Drilling Movie Palace & Tanning Bear Country Mall Grey Eagle Long Prairie Chiropractic Mike Denery OK Tire & Bait NAPA Diamond Tool & Engineering Beckys Salon Long Prairie Country Club Pams Yard Nelson Insurance Long Pine Bitz Marine Long Prairie Dental Clinic Randall Building Supply Nyhus Chevrolet Muddy River Motor Sports Browen Grocery Long Prairie Eye Clinic Randall Cafe Olson Feed Service Seven Oaks Central Minnesota Long Prairie Leader-Practical Printing Randall Liquor Pawnshop Steve Peterson, Ins. 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WTY-JT Virginia M Goeden to John M Jewison etal 7-18-13 Lots 1,2,3 Blk 13 Donovans Add to Staples rec 7-22-13 WTY Leland T Miron etux to Atlee Miller 7-22-13 NE4NW4 and pt NW4NW4 16-128-34 rec 7-22-13 QCD Eugene A Siegle aka Eurgene A Seigle to Eugene A Siegle 7-19-13 Lot 7 Lake Beauty East Shore rec 7-23-13 LIMITED WTY Secy of Housing & Urban Development of Washington DC to Manuel Doon Millerbernd 7-19-13 Lot 7 Blk 2 Oak Knoll Add to Long Prairie rec 7-23-13 QCd Roger E Warner etal to Jeffrey Paul Warner 7-1-13 pt Lots 3&4 Blk 6 & pt Lot 5 Blk 5 Powells Add to the Townsite of Long Prairie & pt vacated Powell Ave rec 7-24-13 WTY-JT City of Clarissa to Raymond J Benning Jr etux 7-2313 Lot 6 Blk 6 Original Townsite of the Village of Clarissa rec 7-24-13 QCD-US Bank Natl Assn to Federal Natl Mortgage Assn 7-1713 W1SE4 10-130-32 rec 7-24-13 QCD Luke Zehrer etux to Trustees of the Kenneth W Zehrer aka Bill Zehrer Revocable Trust U/A dated 7-19-12 & Trustees of the Pamela G Zehrer Revocable Trust U/A dated 7-19-12, deed dated 7-24-13 N2NW4NW4 29127-33, NW4NE4 17-127-33, SE4SE4 8-127-33 rec 7-25-13 QCD Willard D Lade etux to Tyler Kunz etux 7-19-13 pt NE4NW4 13-129-33 rec 7-25-13 QCD Glen F Jenc etux to Trustees of the Revocable Trust Agreement of Glen F Jenc and jane M Jenc, deed dated 7-11-13 pt SW4 4-127-34 rec 7-25-13 WTY Ron Eldred etux to Rosemary A LeFavor 7-18-13 pt SW4SE4 6-128-33 rec 7-25-13 WTY Rosemary A LeFavor aka Rosemary Anna LeFavor to CHS Inc 7-24-13 pt SW4SE4 6-128-33 rec 7-25-13 QCD Douglas Fitzlaff etux to Doug and Karen Fitzlaff LLLP 715-13 pt E2SE4 22-132-35 & pt SE4NE4 22-132-35 rec 7-29-13 DEED OF SALE Kathryn E Tepley PR Est of Joyce J Thiel to Scot F Tepley 7-22-13 pt W2SE4 14-132-33 rec 7-29-13 LIMITED WTY Deutsche Bank Natl Trust Co as Trustee for HIS Asset Securitization Corp Trust 2007-WFI to Benjamin A Dukowitz 4-30-13 SW4NW4 13-132-33 rec 729-13 TRUSTEES DEED-JT Trustees of the Ralph J Twardowski Sr Trust of 2-7-97 & Trustees of the Eleanor L Twardowski Trust of 27-97 to Rick W Anderson etal 7-2413 Lots1,2,3 Blk 15 OT Browerville rec 7-29-13 WTY-JT Kevin L Graves etux to paul M Hellmann etal 7-26-13 pt SW4NW4 1-127-33 rec 7-29-13 WTY-JT Kevin L Graves etux to Aaron J Pohlmann etal 7-26-13 pt SW4NW4 1-127-33 rec 7-29-13 WTY-JT Canderson LLLP & Nanderson LLLP to Bret L Anderson etal 726-13 Lot 1 Perkinsons 2nd Subd rec 7-26-13 QCD Rosemary A LeFavor to North Central Bus and Equipment Inc 7-29-13 pt SW4SE4 6-128-33 rec 7-30-13 SP WTY DEED Federal Natl Mortgage Assn by ServiceLinke, atty in fact to Minnewa LLC 6-2613 E2SW4NW4 18-133-32 rec 730-13 QCD Eugene R Gerlach etal to TAG Creek LLC 7-16-13 E2SW4, NW4SE4 and S2NE4 1-128-34 rec 7-30-13 WTY Marvin L Noe etux to Richard L Kasper etal 7-30-13 Lot 5 Blk 1 Ager Add rec 7-31-13 QCD-JT James L Vonderohe etal to Bruce D Vonderohe etal 719-13 pt GL 2 34-129-35 rec 7-3113 QCD Dennis A Berg to Pamela E Stueve 7-11-13 pt Lot 7, all Lot 8 Blk 1 Bonds 2nd Add to Eagle Bend rec 7-31-13 WTY-JT Ronald L Berg etux to James A Malone 7-19-13 Lot 10 Deans Beach rec 7-31-13 QCD Robert G Johnson to Trustee of the Robert G. Johnson Family Cabin Trust under Agreement dated 7-15-13, deed dated 7-15-13 Lot 1,2,3 Mound Lake View & pt GL 3 3-127-32 rec 8-1-13 QCD-JT Tonya Kay Enneking etux to Tonya Kay Enneking etux 7-25-13 Lot 4 Brechner Subd of GL

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Free Estimates Experienced Reasonable Rates Insured Kathryn E Hennemann, deed dated 2-5-13 Lot G of Reg. Land Survey No 2, Lot 12 of Tiemanns Subd of GL 3 25-127-33 and Lot 4 Blk 1 MJ Carroll Subd, pt of SE4SW4 25-127-33 rec 8-12-13 QCD-JT K&B Property etal to Jon Berggren etux 6-19-13 NE4NW4 20-132-32 rec 8-12-13 QCD Gary M Walker etux to Trustees of the Gary M Walker and Carol J Walker Family Trust dated 8-8-13, deed dated 8-8-13 pt GL 6 20-127-34 pt S2NE4 8-130-34 rec 8-12-13 WTY-JT Virgil V Urbanski etux to Scott R Simonson etux 7-15-13 Lot 6 Blk 1 Sunset Beach Cottages rec 8-12-13 QCd William B Nelson etux to William B Nelson etux 8-8-13 pt GL 2 32-129-33 rec 8-1-13 WTY Gary Lee Peterson etal to Jo Cory 8-13-13 pt GL 7 16-128-35 rec 8-12-13 QCD-JT Joel P Olson to Alan M Latzka etal 8-5-13 Lot 8 Blk 1 Nelsons First Add to Burlington rec 8-12-13 WTY Janet E Sufka aka Janet Esther Sufka to Amber S Carlier 813-13 pt GL 3 19-128-32 rec 8-1313 QCD-JT Eli E Herschberger etux to Moses Swartzentruber etal 8-13-13 pt N2NE4 10-128-34 rec 813-13 QCD-JT Rosemary A LeFavor to Timothy A Woeste etal 8-8-13 pt Lot 5 Blk 15 OT Long Prairie rec 814-13 QCD Timothy A Woeste etux to Rosemary A LeFavor 8-9-13 pt SW4SE4 6-128-33 rec 8-14-13 WTY-JT Joseph F Thomalla etux to Michael K Semelsberger etal 8-9-13 Lot 1 Blk 1 Thomalla Subd rec 8-14-13

7 Sec 33 and GL 5 34-131-32 rec 81-13 LIMITED WTY Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to jose Luis Meza aka Joseph Luis Meza Morales etal 7-31-13 pt Lots 3 & 4 Blk 2 Lockes Add to Long Prairie rec 8-2-13 WTY Saul Navarrete etux to Angela M Pohlmann 7-31-13 pt Lot 5 Blk 1 Hedins Add to city of Long Prairie rec 8-2-13 TRUSTEES DEED Trustee of the Fraser Trust created by Trust Agreement dated 12-28-05 to Timothy D Fraser etal 7-25-13 SE4NE4 and NE4SE4 11-127-35 and pt GL 1 & NW4NE4 11-127-35 rec 8-2-13 QCD Robyn Lynn Feucht fka Robyn Lynn Schutrop to James Albert Feucht etal 7-12-13 pt N2NW4 11-129-32 rec 8-2-13 QCD Theodore J Sobiech etux to Kimberly R Sobiech 7-11-13 Lot 3 Blk 2 Kuharski Shores rec 8-2-13 WTY David J Strobel etux to Derek M Wiese 8-2-13 SW4 34-13334 rec 8-5-13 QCD Travis L Eiklenborg to Rayette A Eiklenborg 8-5-13 pt GL 2 & pt E2NW4 26-133-32 rec 8-5-13 QCd Charlene Motschenbacher to Charles M Jasmer 8-2-13 pt E2SE4 18-133-35 rec 87-6-13 WTY-JT Gregory D Friedrichs to Aaron G Rousselange etux 8-2-13 pt E2NE4 34-128-34 rec 8-6-13 WTY Roger W McIntyre etux to Amanda L Payne 8-2-13 Lots 8 & 9 Blk 1 Riverview Place rec 8-6-13 WTY-JT Melissa L Burton to Eric L Wright & Kathi Sahr 8-2-13 E2NE4NE4 23-132-32 rec 8-6-13 WTY Daniel J Kutter etux to Eloy Wood 7-31-13 Lot 1 Blk 1 Tweeds First Add rec 8-6-13

QCD Ann N Smith etal to Michael F Nemanich 6-14-13 NW4SW4 and S2SW4 31-130-33 rec 8-7-13 ASSN C/D & QCD Roy F Lee etux to Sandra M Lee etal 8-1-13 (Roy F Lee etux to Triple M Dairy Inc 4-24-07 pt SW4NE4 29-129-34) 8-7-13 WTY Troy N Thoennes etux to Matthew J Grulke 7-19-13 Lots 8,9,10,11,12 Blk 14 Shellabargers 1st Add to Staples rec 8-7-13 QCD Steven P Baum to First St Bk Swanville 7-31-13 pt NW4NW4 and NE4NW4 19-129-33 rec 8-7-13 WTY Rebecca Fearing to Jessica L Ripke 7-31-13 Lot 19 Blk 8 Tweeds 3rd Add to Long Prairie rec 8-7-13 WTY-JT Christopher Craft etux to Todd W. Robinson etal 8-5-13 E2NE4NW4 and W2NE4NW4 27132-33 rec 8-8-13 TRUSTEES DEED-JT Trustees of Revocable Living Trust of the John W & Coralee A Phillips Living Trust dated 2-20-97 to Bradley M Anderson etal 7-31-13 pt GL 3 11127-32 rec 8-8-13 WTY George E Cheney etux to Melanie D Wonders 7-30-13 Lots 29 & 30 Blk 5 Pine Island Heights rec 8-9-13 LIMITED WTY-JT Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Joseph A Langner etal 8-9-13 pt Lots 1 & 2 Blk 2 Lockes Add to Long Prairie rec 8-12-13 QCD Sheldon Mann etux to Trustees of the Trust Agreement of Sheldon and Mary Mann, deed dated 7-29-13 Lots 11 & 12 Blk 1 Pearmines Add to Clarissa rec 812-13 QCD Kathryn E Hennemann to Trustee of the Trust Agreement of

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Thursday, September 1, 2013

Browerville Tigers fall to Osakis Silverstreaks

By Coach Petermeier The Browerville Tigers traveled to Osakis for the opening game of the year. It was a night of learning and finding out the difference between Varsity football and J.V. / 9th and 10th grade football. If you go by the score Osakis was 40 times better than we were this night. I can tell you this, Osakis was the more physical team on both sides of the ball and they really kept us off balance with their very aggressive defensive fronts and schemes. We were not prepared for what they threw at us and that all falls on the coach not the players. I need to get these kids to have a chance to be successful and that will be our focus this week and for weeks to come. With nine new players on offense and nine new starters on defense we need some time to get used to the speed of the game and get used to how and where players move and why they move to those places. Its a process and we will get better as the year goes on. We played hard and that is very encouraging, now we need to get where we stop thinking and play reaction football. When you play reaction football you play faster, smarter, and more physical. We play USA at home on Friday night at 7:00.

Tiger Sports
Mon. Sept. 9: JVFB @ Swan, 4:30 Tue. Sept. 10: VB hosts Swan, 5:00; JHNB @ Swan, 4:30 Thur. Sept. 12: VB @ Upsala, 5:00; JHVB hosts Upsala, 4:30 Fri. Sept. 13: FB hosts WCA, 7:00

Browerville Public School Lunch Menu

Mon. Sept. 9: Chicken nuggets, FF, fresh carrots, cauliflower, apple, orange, milk Tue. Sept. 10: Sub sandwich, tri tater, peach slices, apple, milk Wed. Sept. 11: Chicken or hamburger gravy, mashed potatoes, biscuit, peas, broccoli, pears, orange, milk Thur. Sept. 12: Pizza hotdish, toasted cheese sandwich, lettuce salad, pineapple, pears, milk Fri. Sept. 13: Chicken/beef fajita, corn, peach slices, orange, milk 16 Collect Rocks Day; Step Family Day; Mayflower Day; Mexican Independence Day; National Play Doh Day; Working Parents Day 17 National Apple Dumpling Day; Citizenship Day; Constitution Day 18 National Cheeseburger Day 19 International Talk Like A Pirate Day; National Butterscotch Pudding Day 20 National Punch Day; POW/MIA Recognition Day 21 International Peace Day; International Rabbit Day; Miniature Golf Day; World Gratitude Day 22 Business Women's Day; Elephant Appreciation Day 23 Checkers Day; Dog in Politics Day 24 National Cherries Jubilee Day; National Comic Book Day 26 Johnny Appleseed Day 27 Crush a Can Day; Native American Day 28 Ask a Stupid Question Day; National Good Neighbor Day 29 Confucius Day - Try your luck. Get a Fortune Cookie. 30 National Mud Pack Day

Girls host Bertha/Hewitt, open home game season

By Mary Irsfeld On Tuesday evening the Browerville Tigers hosted the Bertha-Hewitt Bears in a non-conference match up. The Tigers were defeated 13 (25-17, 21-25, 21-25, 22-25). We came out confident and aggressive. However, our lack of consistency and communication eventually took away our confidence and aggressiveness. The Bears outhustled us and their attacks became more aggressive as the match continued. We cannot put up a "W" playing well for five points and then turn around and give up eight. We saw some really good things but we have to see those really good things on a more consistent basis. Moving forward, our focus will continue to be on consistency and communication. Sophomore Crystal Pearson had 18 kills and 8 digs while Junior Katelyn Middendorf put up 32 set assists. Senior Abigail Irsfeld had 4 ace serves and 8 digs. The Tigers will face the Eagle Valley Rebels next Thursday for their first conference match up. Go Tigers!

SEPTEMBER IS.......
Self Improvement Month Be Kind To Editors and Writers Month International Square Dance Month Cable TV Month National Bed Check Month National Chicken Month National Courtesy Month National Honey Month National Mind Mapping Month National Piano Month National Rice Month National Papaya Month and Classical Music Month 1 Emma M. Nutt Day, the first woman telephone operator 2 Labor Day First Monday of month; National Beheading Day 3 Skyscraper Day 4 Newspaper Carrier Day 5 Be Late for Something Day; Cheese Pizza Day 6 Fight Procrastination; Read a Book Day 7 Neither Rain nor Snow Day 8 Grandparent's Day; Pardon Day; International Literacy Day; National Date Nut Bread Day; National Pet Memorial Day 9 Teddy Bear Day 10 Sewing Machine Day; Swap Ideas Day 11 9/11 Remembrance; Make Your Bed Day; No News is Good News Day 12 Chocolate Milk Shake Day; National Video Games Day 13 Blame Someone Else Day; Defy Superstition Day; Fortune Cookie Day; National Peanut Day; Positive Thinking Day; Uncle Sam Day - his image was first used in 1813 14 National Cream-Filled Donut Day 15 Make a Hat Day; Felt Hat Day - On this day, men traditionally put away their felt hats. 15 National Women's Friendship Day

Mille Lacs Lake area anglers face heavy fines

Many local residents assume anglers from outside their community commit most of the fishing violations on area lakes, but thats not always the case, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Recently, three anglers, including a married couple that lives along Mille Lacs Lake, were charged with over-limits of fish and face heavy fines and restitution. Richard E. Southworth, 70, and Linda J. Southworth, 59, of Isle were recently charged by DNR conservation officers with a gross over-limit of 52 walleye. During a routine check on Mille Lacs Lake, the couple was found with three lines in the water. Later it was discovered that they were in possession of 26 bags of fish. Restitution for the 49 Mille Lacs walleye, in addition to three Red Lake walleye, amounts to $1,560. The gross over-limit of wild animals penalty totals $1,000. Toss in another $1,000 for a misdemeanor charge of angling with two hooks or a treble hook and the Southworths face nearly $6,000 in fines and restitution if convicted. Seized in the investigation were a boat, rods and reels, and their fishing licenses. Edwin F. Seidl, 65, also of Isle, finds himself in the same boat. DNR conservation officers caught him with an illegal 13inch walleye while fishing Mille Lacs Lake. Further investigation found Seidl in possession of an additional 16 walleyes and a northern pike from the lake. Seidel was 15 walleye over the legal limit and charged with misdemeanor possession. The possession limit on Mille Lacs Lake is two walleye with a slot restriction of 18-20 inches. Restitution for the fish is $610 along with a $400 fine. This is Conservation Officer (CO) Chris Tetraults first year on the lake after graduating from the CO Academy earlier this year. Im seeing a lot of illegal length fish being taken from Mille Lacs Lake, the Isle-based officer said. Tetrault noted that he seized 120 illegal fish from anglers in July alone, something long-time Mille Lacs Lake COs had never seen before. That may not seem like a lot of fish, but when you can legally keep two walleye from 18 to 20 inches, and violators are taking 49 walleye in one instance, 16 in another instance, five from another person, and the rest illegally taking one or two fish per person, it adds up quickly, Tetrault said. In this instance local residents were discovered with gross overlimit and misdemeanor cases within a mile of each other. With the lake encompassing 120 miles of shoreline were likely catching only 2 to 5 percent of the violators who either visit or reside on the lake, Tetrault said. The Southworths and Seidl are scheduled to appear in Aitkin County court in October. Busts that start as routine fish or fishing license checks have proven very effective for DNR conservation officers. A routine patrol earlier this year on Lake Winnibigoshish netted three men with 203 yellow perch or 83 over the legal limit. Fines, restitution, and court costs totaled $3,300. In 2012, the sharp eye of a conservation officer netted an Otsego man with 413 sunfish and 30 crappies over the legal limit. The gross misdemeanor offense contained a restitution value for the fish of $2,000. Catching fish poachers is never easy because it's rare that officers actually see the crime in action. The average Minnesota officer patrols about 650 square miles, so it's impossible for officers to watch every lake. Thats why we need the public's help,'' Tetrault said. We need all the eyes and ears we can get. Anyone witnessing a fish or wildlife violation is encouraged to contact the 24-hour, toll-free Turn In Poachers (TIP) hotline at 800-652-9093. Cell phone users can dial #TIP.

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AROUND THE COUNTY

Bruce A. Rach, Hewitt, violate restricted license-$140.00 Marco A. Andrade Galvan, Long Prairie, 61/30-$390.00; instruction permit violation-$50.00 Lee A. Bekkerus, Glyndon, drive after revocation-$285.00 Stephen D. Benda, Rockville, follow too close-$135.00 Olaf A. Bommen, Moorhead, seat belt not used-$110.00 Elizabeth T. Erickson, Fargo, ND, 95/70-$230.00 Christopher J. Felix, Ramsey, window tint too dark-$135.00 Michael E. Flores, Maplewood, 79/65-$140.00 Jill M. Hillman, Long Prairie, seat belt not used-$110.00 Paul K. Johnson, Woodbury, seat belt not used-$115.00 Jacob D. Kirsling, Rice, drive after cancellation-$285.00 Collin R. Modahl, Alexandria, 65/55-$130.00 Andrew L. Moe, Fort Ripley, seat belt not used-$115.00 Brandon D. Moe, Fort Ripley, seat belt not used-$115.00 Hidayo D. Mohamed, Bemidji, window tint too dark-$135.00 Robert A. Parten, Bloomington, 80/70-$125.00 Jason N. Roscoe, Pierz, underage consumption-$185.00 Wendy S.A. Sabinske, Zimmerman, window tint too dark-$135.00 Peter J. Schafer, Eden Prairie, 80/70-$130.00 Peter M. Weisser, Yorba Linda, CA, 65/55-$130.00

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Sheriffs Report
On August 30, at 5:59 pm, the sheriff s office received a call from a resident of Burleene Township reporting he had received a phone call from a person claiming to be from the American Heart Association. The caller asked him to go door to door in his community and ask his neighbors to make a donation to the Heart Association. The Todd County Sheriff s Office urges Todd County citizens to use caution when dealing with people on the phone. At 9:16 am, September 1, Harlen Berndt reported that 150 lbs. of copper scrap wire had been stolen from a shed on his property sometime on August 31. The wire was valued at approx. $300. Anyone with information concerning any of these cases is urged to call the Todd County Sheriffs Department at 320-7322157 or 1-800-794-5733.

Court Report
Court appearances are First Appearance, RU8 (second appearance), and Omnibus (third appearance) August 22: Duane LeBlanc, Jr., Royalton, was found in violation of the terms of his probation and was committed to the Commission of Corrections for 12 months and one day, with credit for 68 days served. He was fined $50 and ordered to pay $219.04 restitution. Trina A. Page, Staples, appeared for a contested omnibus hearing on charges of fifth degree possession of marijuana, DWI, and uninsured vehicle. Her case will be reviewed in 10 days. BillyJoe F. Pierce, Browerville, admitted violation of his probation and was sentenced to 45 days. He will be subject to random testing and reinstated on the terms of his probation. August 23: Craig L. Williams, Long Prairie, made his first appearance on second degree murder charges. An RU8 hearing was scheduled for September 9.

Traffic Citations
Todd County Sheriff Joey A. Beach, Eagle Bend, seat belt not used-$115.00 Charles C. Bogdanovich, Clarissa, drive after revocation-$285.00 Justin L. Bollin, Eagle Bend, permit public nuisance-$290.00, 10 days, stayed 10 days, 1 yr Lar Bwe, St. Paul, 50/30$225.00 Nicholas R. Christensen, Bloomington, seat belt not used-$110.00 Rebecca D. Daily Stromback, Eagle Bend, drive after revocation$285.00; no seat belt used-$25.00; uninsured vehicle-$200.00 Richard G. Delong, Long Prairie, 4th degree criminal damage to property; disorderly conduct$235.00, 90 days, stayed 87 days, 1 yr, supervised probation, 1 yr, restitution reserved, complete anger management assess Joyce M. Geise, Little Falls, drive after revocation-$285.00; uninsured vehicle-$200.00; no proof insurance-$200.00 Matthew J. Groetsch, Sauk Centre, 65/55-$125.00 Jeremy M. Johnson, Browerville, drive after suspension$285.00 Dennis W. Loch, Clarissa, drive after revocation-$285.00; fail to stop-$50.00 Chester M. Masters, Long Prairie, 65/55-$125.00 Tyler K. Neumann, Sauk Centre, 65/55-$130.00 Luis E. Orozco Montanez, Melrose, 65/55-$125.00 John A. Rehkamp, Plymouth, 65/55-$125.00 Christopher J. Sazama, Eagle Bend, drive after revocation$285.00 Nathaniel C. Stanley, Browerville, domestic assault-$385.00, 90 days, stayed 88 days, 1 yr, supervised probation, 1 yr, complete domestic abuse counseling, no handguns, 3 yr Julius P. Stone, Clarissa, open bottle-$185.00; possess drug paraphernalia-$50.00

Marcy M. Sweno, Motley, seat belt not used-$115.00 Alicia R. Vanalst, Motley, underage consumption-$185.00 Anthony A. Wingard, Alexandria, open bottle-$185.00 Long Prairie Police Craig D. Peterson, Long Prairie, disorderly conduct-$185.00 Tyrone A. Pickett, Long Prairie, drive aftre revocation-$285.00 Staples Police Darwin K. Anderson, Staples, 2nd degree criminal sexual conduct-$1585.00, 180 days, supervised probation, 2 yr, C of C 36 mo., stayed 25 years, supervised probation, 25 yrs, no unsupervised contact w/females under 18, submit to polygraph, no internet chat rooms or porn websites, no alcohol, random testing, chem. depend. eval, attend sex offender program, no contact w/victim, predatory offender registration, DNA sample, $262.57 restitution Dustin M. Carpenter, Staples, drive after revocation-$285.00 Luke J. Digiovanni, Staples, no proof insurance-$285.00 Jesse P. Eisel, Staples, expired registration-$115.00; no proof insurance-$200.00 Bret R. Elifrits, Staples, no valid license-$185.00 Alice M. Jones, Staples, drive after suspension-$285.00 Jesse L. Kern, Staples, drive after revocation-$285.00; no proof insurance-$200.00 Terence C. Mudford, Pequot Lakes, drive after revocation$285.00 Eagle Bend Police Mark A. Parent, Bertha, drive after revocation-$285.00 DNR Adam L. Kremers, Avon, possess drug paraphernalia-$140.00 Richard G. Oxley, White Bear Lake, fail to affix valid registration sticker-$110.00 MN State Patrol Maurice L. Harrison, Mpls, drive after cancellation-$285.00 Michael A. Maus, Melrose, 65/55-$130.00

DWI ARRESTS DISPLAYED ON BILLBOARDS AND LIVETWEETED TO LAUNCH STATEWIDE ENFORCEMENT EFFORT
As Minnesota traffic deaths continue to surge in 2013, a statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over DWI enforcement campaign rolls Aug. 16Sept. 2 with the aim to prevent drunk driving crashes and resulting deaths. Minnesota drunk driving crashes have killed 585 people in the last five years. The enforcement campaign is coordinated by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety, and is also being conducted on a national level. To underscore the strong DWI enforcement activity and encourage people to secure a sober ride, DPS will live-report DWI arrest activity on Twitter and post arrest updates on Twin Cities digital billboards during the evening of Aug. 16. The updates will include age and gender of offender, location of arrest and alcohol-concentration level. Follow arrests at @MnDPS_OTS, #onelessdrunkdriver. There are plenty of Minnesotans who have driven drunk plenty of times and have not yet crashed and have not yet been caught, says Donna Berger, DPS Office of Traffic Safety director. All it takes is one crash, one arrest to turn your world upside down. Avoid the risk and plan ahead. To-date, 219 people have been killed on Minnesota roads, up from 198 at this time last year. MINNESOTA DRUNK DRIVING FACTS

104 people were killed in drunk driving crashes in 2012 100 fewer than a decade ago. 2,644 people suffered injuries in alcohol-related crashes in 2012. 28,418 people were arrested for DWI in 2012, the average alcohol-concentration was 0.15. DWI CONSEQUENCES A DWI offense can result in loss of license for up to a year, thousands in costs and possible jail time. Repeat DWI offenders, as well as first-time offenders arrested at 0.16 and above alcohol-concentration level, must use ignition interlock in order to regain legal driving privileges, or face at least one year without a drivers license. Offenders with three or more offenses are required to use interlock for three to six years, or they will never regain driving privileges. TIPS TO PREVENT DRUNK DRIVING Plan for a sober ride designate a sober driver, use a cab/public transportation or stay at the location of the celebration. Offer to be a designated driver, or be available to pick up a loved one anytime, anywhere. Buckle up the best defense against a drunk driver. Report drunk driving call 911 when witnessing impaired driving behavior. Be prepared to provide location, license plate number and observed dangerous behavior.

ABOUT THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT PUBLIC SAFETY The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) comprises 11 divisions where 2,100 employees operate programs in the areas of law enforcement, crime victim assistance, traffic safety, alcohol and gambling, emergency communications, fire safety, pipeline safety, driver licensing, vehicle registration and emergency management. DPS activity is anchored by three core principles: education, enforcement and prevention. ABOUT THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) designs, implements and coordinates federally funded traffic safety enforcement and education programs to improve driver behaviors and reduce the deaths and serious injuries that occur on Minnesota roads. OTS also administers state funds for the motorcycle safety program and for the child seats for needy families program. OTS is an anchoring partner of the states Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) traffic safety initiative. A primary vision of the TZD program is to create a safe driving culture in Minnesota in which motorists support a goal of zero road fatalities by practicing and promoting safe and smart driving behavior. TZD focuses on the application of four strategic areas to reduce crashes education, enforcement, engineering and emergency trauma response.

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Thursday, September 5, 2013

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594-6202 Browerville
WANTED TO BUY
Standing Timber: White Oak, Red Oak, Basswood & Poplar Minimum of 3 acres. For more info, contact Steve Baum Custom Logging & Firewood Sales, Burtrum, MN (320) 815-1863

Pro Ag Services Eagle Bend 218-738-2552

HELP WANTED: REGULAR FULL & PART TIME EMPLOYEES TO PROVIDE DIRECT CARE, JOB COACHING AND
ASSISTANCE IN ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING TO DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS IN A SHELTERED VOCATIONAL SETTING AT THE TODD COUNTY DAC. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB: (MUST be able to perform following requirements) Follow training programs. Collect and record data as needed. Demonstrate ability to communicate by proven writing and oral communication skills. Lift, push and pull transport a minimum of 75 pounds at any given work site. MUST be able to work with aggressive behaviors. Must have the physical ability to assist in behavioral issues as needed. Drive on a van route as needed. Must be able to make quick decisions independently. Must pass a MN State Background Study, MNDOT physical, pre-employment drug test and random testing after employment starts. SERIOUS APPLICANTS ONLY PLEASE!!! Applications available at the: Todd County DAC 501 West 6th Street Browerville, MN 56438 Between 7am and 3:30pm Accepting Applications until September 20, 2013
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Garage Sales
Sept. 5, 6, & 7
2 Sales - 1 Neighborhood
Daycare closing SELLING ALL INVENTORY large climbers, toys galore, safety gear, equipment AWESOME PRICES! Household items, furniture, ANTIQUES! Volumes of Name Brand boys & girls 4-14; Misses, teen, womens & Mens clothing 31894 & 31885 227th Ave. 1 mile west of Browerville STARTS Thurs. Sept. 5, 4-7 pm Fri. 8-5 & Sat. 8-1

North Star Overhead Crane & Hoist, LLC

Part time Help WantedBrowerville, MN
Job description: Assist in performing OSHA required annual safety inspections on overhead cranes and hoists, rigging, and under hook devices at customer facilities throughout MN. Perform in-shop repairs to manual, electric, and pneumatic chain hoists. Assist on service calls at customer facilities Qualifications: High school graduate; Must be able to work at heights over 20; Military veteran, welding, sales, steel erector or elec. skills a plus; Must have a valid drivers license Pay based on skill & experience full time a possibility to the right candidate-will provide training. Email for application; or to send resume: northstarcrane@gmail.com

Central Todd County Care Center - Clarissa, MN Job Opening Dietary Part time Evening Cook Hours 11 am to 7:30 pm
Application available at Care Center Business Office If you have questions (218)-756-3636 Ext. 17 leave voice mail and we will get back to you. Central Todd County Care Center is an equal opportunity employer.
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Multi-Family Garage Sale

Fri. Sept. 6, 4-7 Sat. Sept. 7, 7:30-2
Curio Cabinet, Twin bed, Brass Headboard, Apartment size Stove, Kitchenette Table/Chairs, Propane stove/pipe & tank, Tires, Jack Lalane Juicer, Kirby Vacuum, Crib/Mattress, Dresser/Changing table, Toddler bed/Mattress, Stroller/Car seat, Highchairs, Toys, Boys 5T, Girls 3T clothes, and much more. Brever residence 510 West 7th Street, Browerville to the nature of this work a peace officer can find themselves outside their general jurisdiction due to a variety of opportunities (training, court, warrant/prisoner transports, etc.) You may also see many more municipal agencies outside their city during enhanced enforcement Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) projects for DWI, speed, distracted driving, etc. The City, County, and the State Patrol are all partners when working these TZD projects. One of the requirements for all of the agencies that receive grant funding for TZD projects is that we work High Visibility enforcement projects in high crash areas. It is a data driven approach to solving crash causing issues. The areas that all of these agencies are working have been identified based on crash data and, specifically, crash severity. By working together even outside of our normal jurisdictions, we create a much more visible patrol presence (the number one best way to gain voluntary compliance) even with the limited resources that many agencies are faced with. In greater Minnesota, one

Central Bi-Products
Now Accepting Applications for: General Labor /Production Forklift & Skid Steer experience preferred.
The starting rate for this position is $13.46 / hr to $16.60 / hr in 24 months $.75/hr shift differential when applicable Competitive Benefits Package includes: Group Medical & Dental coverage Life Insurance / 401k Plan Paid holidays & Vacation / Uniforms Applications available at: Long Prairie Complex 25498 US 71 or call (320) 732-2819 for additional information
EEO / AA M/F/D/V Farmers Union Industries, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer
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Central Todd County Care Center - Clarissa, MN Job Opening Dietary Part time Evening Aide Hours 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Application available at Care Center Business Office If you have questions (218)-756-3636 Ext. 17 leave voice mail and we will get back to you. Central Todd County Care Center is an equal opportunity employer.
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Prairie Community Services Homes in Browerville and Long Prairie NOW HIRING PCAs/Consumer Counselors
Requirements: Pass background study, have acceptable driving record, be 18 years of age and work every other weekend. For application call Cheyrl at 30-594-6556 or pick one up at 110 2nd St. West, Browerville
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ASK A TROOPER
By Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol Question: I see a lot of city police officers out of their jurisdictions. Are they allowed to patrol outside the city and stop vehicles? Answer: Being that I am not familiar with what municipal police department you are referring to and their policy and procedures I will explain this simply, yes they can. Any peace officer with a current and up-to-date Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) license has the ability. Again, this agency will have general limits in place for their operations and patrol but due

agency alone cannot typically provide enough staffing for these projects and that is why we work as partners. It puts extra law enforcement officers out on patrol to focus on traffic safety while the regular shift officers take the normal calls for service that peace officers provide. Traffic safety is everyones business and is not just limited to a specific jurisdictional area. By working with our City and County law enforcement partners, we are creating a much safer environment is specific areas that have high crash and severity rates.

If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota send your questions to Trp. Jesse Grabow Minnesota State Patrol at 1000 Highway 10 West, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-2205.

2013 Browerville Public Schools Staffing

Office Personnel: Darla Schaefer, Business Manager Jill Hegseth, Administrative Secretary Amy Christensen, Administrative Secretary Teachers: Jenna Biermaier, Title One Sara Geyer, Kindergarten Angela Reed, Kindergarten Wendi Emery, First Grade Julie Savoie, Second Grade Kristine Johnson, Second Grade Sue Michael, Third Grade Mary Irsfeld, Fourth Grade Craig Johnson, Fifth Grade Chris Johnson, Sixth Grade Kristina Petermeier, Elementary Music Mandie Allen, Speech Clinician/Therapist Donna Bestland, Health Occupations/School Nurse Bruce Curley, Science Daniel Custer, Industrial Technology/Building Trades Jody Hagenson, Art Sheri Johnson, Special Education Pre-School Kim Keeville, Special Education Rollie Lais, Agriculture, Drivers Education

The 2013/14 Browerville Public School year began on Tuesday, September 2nd. Follow the years worth of school news in the upcoming issues of the Browerville Blade. The following is the current staffing list of the public school:

Susan Lowe, Science Jeff Marxer, Mathematics Nathan Meissner, Social Studies Matt Middendorf, Business Education/Physical Education Jeffrey Myers, Special Education Jennifer Murch-Hudalla, Special Education Lindsay Niehoff, School Counselor Denise Olander, Business Education Barry Reigstad, Mathematics Bonnie Rinde, Special Education Anthony Sanders, Music/Choir Bob Schueller, Social Studies Kerrie Speer, English Donna Steffl, Physical

Education/Adaptive Physical Education Melissa Sutlief, Social Worker Jamison Wagner, Spanish Chary Wyatt, English Ancillary: Sue Hokanson, Chapter 1 Aide Nancy Johnson, Chapter 1 Aide/Playground Aide Alice Steinmetz, Chapter 1 Aide Lois Johnson, Nurses Assistant/Special Education Aide Pam Buysse, Special Education Aide Patricia Gritz, Special Education Aide Diane Johnstone, Special Education Aide

Diane Mack, Special Education Aide Sheila Motzko, Special Education Aide Barb Noland, Special Education Aide Debra Olson, Special Education Aide Renee St. Martin, Special Education Aide Barb Zimmer, Van Driver Roger Irsfeld, Technology Coordinator Cooks: Ann Noska Karen Spandl Beth Brown Diane Chock Custodial: Walter Lucas Lawrence Schmidt Mike Pullium

Browerville Public School 2013-2014 Personnel List

Administration: Scott Vedbraaten, Superintendent Patrick Sutlief, 7-12 Principal Wayne Petermeier, Athletic Director

School is open. Watch for children!

Threading the needle

Commissioners, continued
through Otter Tail County. This administrative change will reduce the cost to Todd County. The program has received phone calls from fathers who want to participate. The board approved the 2014 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program contract with the State of Minnesota. Residents will be receiving the applications for the program in early September. The board and Schneider discussed the current policy for using county cars for social services work. Several changes were proposed and will be further considered before changes are made. Some clarification is needed. Commissioner Dave Kircher suggested that the policies be reconsidered after the budget work is completed in September, and adopted at the end of the year. Schneider told the board that a committee is working to propose changes to Minnesotas Local Public Health Act. She said that a number of terms in the Act are not defined, and qualifications and requirements for some of the Public Health positions are not included in the Act. Other standards are also being carefully defined in detail, along with performance expectations. The changes will be submitted to the Minnesota Legislature for consideration during the 2014 session. Emily Steinert from Social Services presented the 20142015 Child Care Fund Plan to the board for approval. She said that no changes in funding were needed. The board approved the plan. Schneider and Steinert discussed the grants for childhood mental health that come from the state. Expenses overall for the county total $787,000 this year, and will be reduced to $767,000 for 2014. Adult grants stayed steady, while child grants declined. Out of home placement of children in residential facilities has declined. School-based services are very beneficial to the children and families as well as to the county. Services are provided by Freshwater and by Northern Pines Mental Health. Some of the services may turn out to be billable to the ACA, but that is not yet known. She recommended approval of the program. Schneider said she will be discussing the program further, but would appreciate approval by the HHS board when the contract documents are received. The board told her to proceed to process the contract as soon as it comes in. A vote will be taken at a later meeting.

This large Ash Tree threaded the needle when it snapped off several feet up in high winds on Saturday afternoon, somehow missing the building on the left and the picnic table.