Thursday, September 22, 2011

Volume 95; Number 14

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Eagle Valley School Board prepares for levy referendum

By Rin Porter The 2011-2012 school year in the Eagle Valley School District began successfully in the Clarissa building where all grades K-12 are attending classes together for the first time. At their Sept. 12 meeting, members of the Eagle Valley School Board heard from teachers and principals about how excited the students were to be going to school together. Dean of Students Duane Motzko told the board, We had a very good start to the school year. The elementary school has adapted well to the high school being there. High School Principal Barry Johnson said, The loss of our student Aaron Johnson affected everyone. We hosted the funeral, and we modified our workshop schedule to accommodate the grieving process. When the school year began, Students walked into a cool place, a nice place. Our staff did a great job of tweaking things the first week to make everything work. Mr. Johnson said the fall enrollment was 265 students, with three more possibly going to start school in the next few days. Now that school is underway and the renovations to the Clarissa building are complete, the school board is turning its attention toward preparing for the levy referendum on Nov. 8. the proposed referendum, and net increase in property taxes. The services of Ehlers & Associates will cost $2,500. The company, based in St Paul, has wide experience assisting school districts by preparing materials to help voters make informed decisions about levy referenda. In addition to hiring Ehlers & Associates, the school board also scheduled a meeting of its own marketing committee on Sept. 14 to gather ideas for public meetings and other contacts with voters in the eight weeks before the voting takes place on Nov. 8. Suggestions received so far included having teachers volunteer to go door-to-door to talk with voters, putting information on the school district website, sending a mailing to all real estate taxpayers in the district, and identifying a student leader to help spread the word to other students, who could then talk to their parents and friends about the upcoming vote. A final form of levy referendum preparation discussed at the meeting included the possibility of making contact with Doug Thomas, executive director Continued on page 16.

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What do students do after the game?

Zion Lutheran offers post game entertainment to teens

At the Sept. 12 meeting, the board voted to hire Ehlers & Associates to provide financial services to help the district explain to voters the need for the renewal of the operating levy and the impact of the levy referendum on property taxes. Ehlers & Associates will gather data from the district, the county, and the state department of education; estimate the revenue, state aid, and additional tax levies that would result from the referendum election; provide tables to summarize this data; provide graphs comparing the district to other selected districts; and provide tables showing the amount of additional state property tax refund amounts that taxpayers in the district may receive as a result of

Zion Lutheran Church, Browerville, offers students an alternative to partying after home sporting events. Students are treated to pizza and pop and can participate in a number of activites including games and movies. Additional photos page 16. Photos by Tarissa Host.

Reichel arrested at his home

On September 16 deputies arrested Ross Reichel at his residence in Browerville. Jennifer Burton was also arrested for aiding an offender and obstructing the legal process. Charges are pending against both with the Todd County Attorneys Office. On September 6 a Todd County deputy attempted to stop a 2001 Ford F250 on County 89, near County 14 for a stop sign violation and driving after revocation. The driver of the pickup, Ross Reichel, Browerville, led the deputy on a short pursuit which ended in a cornfield. Reichel fled on foot and was not located. Long Prairie Police Department, MN State Patrol, MN DNR, and Douglas County Sheriffs Department assisted in the incident.

Students learn School Bus Safety

Browerville elementary and Christ the King students learned school bus safety lessons from Mike and Jenny Aksamit, Aksamit Transportation, Browerville last week.

WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT

Wed. Sept. 21 Showers/Wind 51/36 Thur. Sept. 22 Partly Cloudy 61/39 Fri. Sept. 23 Partly Cloudy 67/46 Sat. Sept. 24 Sunny 76/51 Sun. Sept. 25 Sunny 81/50 Mon. Sept. 26 Sunny 80/47

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HAPPENINGS
Call And Save The Date!
Book Your Christmas Party & Other Special Events!

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Browerville City Council meets the second Thursday of the month at 7 pm in the Browerville City Hall

Supper Club Open 7 Days A Week!

Nightly Dinner Specials Served 5 to 9 pm

Whoopee Inn
County Rd. 16 Cushing 320-594-0024 NEW Fall Hours
Monday & Tuesday - Closed Wednesday - 4pm - Close Thursday - Friday - Saturday -11 am - Close Sunday - Noon - Close FREE CHILI & .50 OFF DRINKS DURING VIKINGS FOOTBALL GAMES Wednesday - Wing Night 4pm - 8pm Thursday - Burger Night - 4pm - 8pm Friday - Steak & Shrimp 5pm - 10pm Saturday & Sunday - Cooks Choice MEAT RAFFLE - Each Sunday @ 2pm
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/game fishoversight/index.html Though not well known, Minnesotas Game and Fish Fund is the fiscal foundation for much of the states core natural resource management functions. Upwards of $95 million a year is deposited into this fund from hunting and fishing license sales, a sales tax on lottery tickets, and other sources of revenue, including a reimbursement based on a federal excise tax on certain hunting, fishing and boating equipment. The dollars that flow into this fund pay for the fish, wildlife, enforcement and ecological management that support 54,000 jobs in Minnesotas outdoor recreation and hospitality business. Interested applicants can learn more by reviewing past Game and Fish Fund reports at (http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/gam efishoversight/reports.html) and locate WIA parcels, said Marybeth Block, WIA coordinator for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). In addition to aerial maps, we offer some neat interactive options through Google maps, Google earth and the DNR recreational compass. Block said crews have posted boundary signs on more than 9,500 acres enrolled in the WIA program. "WIA sites are not considered open until boundary signs are in place," she said. "Maps representing WIA sites are general and may not accurately represent the actual legal or established boundary of these areas. They should be used for reference only." The public may hunt on any signed WIA parcels of land without getting additional permission from landowners. No motorized vehicle traffic is allowed. Trapping, trap shooting, fishing, dog training or other activities outside of hunting are prohibited. The future of this program depends on the positive perceptions of the landowners involved in the program, Block said. We ask hunters to follow a code of conduct that respects the land and the people living near the WIA parcels. The code of conduct can be found online with the hunting atlas, interactive maps and other WIA information.

Join Us For Viking Football Day!

Drinks & Food Specials w/Rippies At Each Quarter & Viking Touchdowns!
Head Out To The Double Eagle For Fall Fun!

Todd County Drop-In Center

Fri. Sept. 23: 10 am - 1 pm, Snack day/game day-Pine Grove Park Sat. Sept. 24: 2 - 5 pm, Potluck @ Lake Charlotte Tue. Sept. 27: 3:30 - 6 pm, Movie day

218-738-5155
31886 County Rd 3 Eagle Bend, MN

FALL GOLF SPECIAL

9 Holes w/Cart for ONLY $15.00!!! Fall Golf Course Hours: Weekdays: 12:00 to Dark (Or call for special T-Times)
Supper Club Open 5pm - 9pm Daily

Free class offers fall prevention tips

CentraCare Health System Long Prairie will be offering a free class, Fall Prevention for Older Adults: A Step in the Right Direction, that covers factors, solutions and tips for fall prevention. The class will be held Friday, Sept. 30 from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at Centra-Care Health System Long Prairie Chapel. For more information contact Kim Mohs at (320) 732-7264.

Going Into Business For Yourself

Going Into Business For Yourself class will be held at Central Lakes College in Brainerd on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to noon. Tuition payment is required at time of registration, and the deadline to register is Oct. 3. For information call (800) 933-0346 ext. 8140 or (218) 855-8140 or email jplatta@clcmn.edu

St. John Vianneys POTATO PANCAKE

Sunday, Sept. 25 Long Prairie 8 AM to 12:30 PM

Adults-$6 4-10-$4 3 & under-FREE

Area motorcyclists to hit the road

A number of area motorcyclists will descend on the Lakewood Health System hospital parking lot on Saturday, October 8 to help raise money in support of Lakewoods capital campaign to renovate the Lakewood Care Center, which is home to more than ninety seniors. The riders will pay a fee to be part of the open road 100-mile ride that will start at Lakewoods main campus, parade through the city of Staples and continue on with stops in Motley, Browerville and Pillager. Becky Ashbaugh, a Lakewood employee and avid motorcyclist, said she conceived the idea of a fundraising ride after seeing a video about the Revitalization Campaign. There were quotes from residents of the Care Center talking about how much the remodel will improve their quality of life and it really touched me, said Ashbaugh. Those interested in participating can register online at www.lakewoodhealthsystem/events .com or by calling Amy Kern at 218894-8508. For more information about the ride and locations, contact Becky Ashbaugh at 218-8948631.

Resurfacing of Highway 10 in Otter Tail and Wadena counties

Motorists traveling on Highway 10 will encounter lane closures, pilot cars and flaggers directing traffic from just east of Oink Joint Road to the Wadena/Otter Tail county line as crews resurface the road and make pedestrian ramp improvements. The project is scheduled to be completed by early October, weather permitting. For information on state road conditions and construction, visit www.511mn.org or call 5-1-1.

ALL YOU CAN EAT!

Bake Sale
with agency leaders and others, write a report on the findings of this review. Since 1994, a committee of citizen volunteers has reviewed agency revenues and expenditures related to fish, wildlife, enforcement and certain other functions, said Bob Meier, DNR Policy and Government Relations director. An updated, streamlined structure was created by Commissioner Tom Landwehr and past oversight leaders, with the support of the Legislature. We believe the tradition of oversight will be even stronger with a more efficient approach for involving our stakeholders. Meier said the two committees will be comprised of new members identified through a selfnomination process. Those who want to serve on the committees should have a strong interest in natural resource management and how it is funded. DNR Commissioner Landwehr will appoint committee members. Initial terms will be two or three years. Applications are being accepted online until Oct. 14 at

DNR seeks applications for spending oversight committees

Minnesotans who would like to serve on committees that review how the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) spends Game and Fish Fund dollars are welcome to submit an application by Oct. 14. The DNR is seeking at least 10 persons each to serve on new Fisheries Oversight and Wildlife Oversight committees. Appointees will be responsible for reviewing the agencys annual Game and Fish Fund report in detail and, following discussions

Interactive Walk-In Access hunting maps now available online

A free online atlas and interactive maps of hunting lands enrolled in Minnesotas new Walk-In Access (WIA) program now are available to the public for viewing and downloading at www.mndnr.gov/walkin. Our website offers a number of ways for hunters to identify

Peggys Potpourri
You use 200 muscles with every step you take. The 17 year locust lives 16 years, 9 months, underground It took 6,000 gal of paint, 60 people, and 4 months to paint the Eiffel Tower. 15% of drivers get 76% of all traffic tickets. It would take 5,000 strands of spider web to make a ribbon 1 in. wide. Whats the scientific name for any object thats shaped like a football? A prolate spheroid A giraffe can clean its ears with its tongue. Salt Lake City, UT, gets more snow than Fairbanks, AK Woodrow Wilsons typewriter could be altered to print in either English or Greek. The Eisenhower interstate system requires that one mile in every five must by straight. These straight sections are usable as airstrips in times of war or other emergencies. Cat milk is 10% protein, cows milk is only 3% protein. About 45% of all prescription drugs contain ingredients originating in the rain forest. It would take 14.3 billion fireflies to generate the visible brightness of the sun. Over 2,500 lefties die each year using products meant for right-handed people. There aren't enough days in the weekend. ~Steven Wright

Apple Bars
6 large apples, peeled and sliced 1 c. butter 2 egg yolks 2/3 c. milk, less 2 T. 1 c. corn flakes 2 egg whites, beaten 1/2 t. salt 1 c. sugar 1/8 t. salt 1 t. cinnamon 2 1/2 c. flour 2 T. sugar

Mix apples, 1 c. sugar, 1/8 t. salt and cinnamon. Let stand while preparing crust. Mix flour, sugar, salt and butter as for pastry. Put egg yolks in cup, then fill cup 2/3 full with milk. Add to pastry mixture. Mix. Roll out half the dough and place in jelly roll pan. Crumble corn flakes over crust, then put apple mixture on. Roll out remaining crust and top apple filling as if making a pie. Beat egg whites until frothy and spread over crust. Bake at 350 approx. 40 minutes. Remove from oven and drizzle with thin powdered sugar frosting.

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PEOPLE PAGE
Births
Lakewood Health System
Kayla and Aaron Frame, Sebeka, girl, Madilyn Irene, 6 lbs 10 oz, September 9, 2011 Danielle Villella and David Vian, Motley, boy, David Lee Jr., 6 lbs 1 2 oz, September 10, 2011 Katrinamarie Faulk and Thomas Ostergren, Brainerd, boy, Silas Everett, 6 lbs 11 oz, September 10, 2011 Princess Louie and Kenneth Laporte, Pillager, boy, Isaiah Jherwin, 7 lbs 3 oz, September 10, 2011 Staci Schwegel and William Barnhart, Staples, girl, Molli Mae, 7 lbs 1 oz, September 12, 2011 Miranda Bundy, Motley, boy, Memphis Joel, 7 lbs 8 oz, September 12, 2011 Tracy and Shane Plemel, Onamia, girl, Mariah Kay, 7 lbs 8 oz, September 12, 2011 Glenda and Jeremy Judd, Wadena, boy, Jereth Henry, 8 lbs 9 oz, September 13, 2011 Kimberly Tessmer and Garret Hicks, Pillager, girl, Lily Marie, 8 lbs 3 oz, September 14, 2011 Leeann and Kelly Rutten, Staples, boy, Cody James, 7 lbs 4 oz, September 14, 2011 Sarah Witt and Adam Ericson, Pine River, girl, Savanna Marais, 6 lbs 7 oz, September 15, 2011 Kelly and Anthony Richmond, Pillager, girl, Macie May, 6 lbs 5oz, September 15, 2011

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Obituary

Open House/ Retirement Party

An open house retirement party will be held for David Rolstad at Faith Lutheran Church, Eagle Bend, from 1 - 5 pm, Sunday, September 25. Please join us!
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40th Wedding Anniversary Open House

Bikers With Big Hearts

The 6th Annual Chilly Chili Ride, run for children with AIDS, will take place September 24. Registration is from 10 to 11:45 am, at the Vets Club, Eagle Bend. Ride leaves at noon. All bikes are welcome. There will be a lunch before the ride, door prizes, and a chili feed at the end of the ride.

Martha Gmeiner-Hines Martha Gmeiner-Hines, 93, formerly of Long Prairie, died Saturday, September 17, 2011, at Long Prairie Memorial Nursing Home. Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 1:00 p.m., at Christ the King Catholic Church, Browerville. Visitation was Wednesday, September 21 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at Iten Funeral Home, Browerville. Interment was at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, Long Prairie. Martha was born October 5, 1917 in Danbury, WI to Charles and Elizabeth (Bartosh) Cadotte. She attended school in Danbury and shortly after finishing school, took a house cleaning job for the mayor of Spooner, WI. As a young woman, Martha moved to Gutches Grove to live with her sister and brother-in-law. Martha worked as a nanny and also as a musician; playing in her sister's band, "Hiawatha's Merry Makers." That is where she met her future husband, Lawrence Gmeiner. They were married on June 22, 1940 in Detroit, MI. They moved back to the Long Prairie area to farm with Lawrence's family and Martha stayed at home to raise their three children. Martha loved music and dancing, she and Lawrence belonged to a square dancing club. She enjoyed hunting, ice fishing and snowmobiling. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Martha is survived by her children: Carol (Jerry) VanNorman, Long Prairie, Butch (Leslie Hamilton) Gmeiner, Everson, WA, and Sheri (Chuck) Gritz, Browerville; 11 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 11 great great grandchildren; siblings: Ivan Cadotte, Stella Abbott, Bernie Tourtillotte, and Eva Connor Martha was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Bernice (Bun) Springer, Dolly Stubbs, Helen Bebault, John Cadotte, Margaret Cadotte, and Jesse Lunsman.

Looking Back
50 years ago - Sept. 21, 1961
Todays Bargain Buys at Earls Market, Browerville. Chickens, 89 each; Pork Loins, whole or half, 59 lb. Specials at Hartz Food StoreMaxwell House Coffee, 2 lb. can, $1.29; Swifts Shortening, 3 lb. can, 75; Fresh Seedless Grapes, 2 lb., 29

Walt and Kathy Lucas Anniversary Celebration October 15, 2011 1-4 pm at the Browerville Community Center

25 years ago - Sept. 25, 1986

Annie Iten, daughter of Hans and Dee Iten, proudly modeled her honorary bat girl uniform which she received at the August 29, 1986 game she attended as part of the program sponsored by Channel 9 TV and the Twins. Annie received a 25th Anniversary Twins Yearbook filled with the players autographs.

CentraCare Health System

Kyle and Robin Hathaway, Long Prairie, girl, Dani Renee, 7 lb. 7 oz., September 16, 2011.

Benefit for Robert Bob Gamache

A spaghetti dinner and silent auction will be held from 4-7 pm, September 30, at the American Legion, Long Prairie, for Bob Gamache, of Clarissa, to help defray medical expenses. Bob was diagnosed with pneumonia in February 2011, and then developed a bacterial infection, leading to surgeries, and dialysis. He is now undergoing physical rehab. Bob is the husband of Barb, daughter of Frank and Betty Pesta, and stepfather of Cheryl (David) Holmquist, Clarissa, and Missy Lewis, Sacramento, CA.

Milestones
Happy Birthday this week to: Sept. 21: Lila Lemm, Dennis Tyrrell, Collette Tyrrell, Marlys Tyrrell, Terry Hudalla; Sept. 22: Jey Eggerth, Kristen Ziegler; Sept. 24: David Rolfs, Diane Johnson, Sue Hokanson, Wendi Emery, Chad Ostrowski, Mark Larson, Richard Gmyrek, Tyrus Klemish; Sept. 25: Delfred Lehmann, Chelsey Konetzko, Rita Tepley, Amanda Crosby; Sept. 26: Terry Maybon, Leo Achter, Roger Feist, Louis Tepley; Sept. 27: Travis Wehrenberg, Greg Reamer, Mitchell Bollin Happy Anniversary this week to: Sept. 21: Robert and Sharon Host, Tony and Bernie Ulik; Sept. 23: Mr. and Mrs. Rodger Johnston; Sept. 27: Jay and Marie Noska

Community Service Awards announced

The Staples Community Foundation has named the recipients of their seventh annual Outstanding Community Service Awards. The 2011 award recipients are: Don Sanda, awarded posthumously - Duane R. Lund Award for Lifetime Achievement Frank Odell and Gene Mattila - Citizens of the Year Heather Rollins - Chairmans Award Staples Rotary Club Organization of the Year 3M Fabrication Services Business of the Year Philip Smithley - Youth of the Year The recipients will be honored at a celebration at Ted & Gens in Aldrich on Thursday, Oct. 6.

Lakeland Hospice House plans expansion

Lutheran Brethren Homes, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit, announced plans are underway for the Lakeland Hospice House, Fergus Falls, to undergo an expansion to include an enhancement of services provided at the house. The plan includes a 12,000+ square foot addition, part of which had already been designed into the original blue prints for the house. The addition will allow room for enhanced assisted living services in a total of 34 private rooms, a number of which will continue to be dedicated specifically for hospice patients.

Marriage licenses
Francisco C. Martinez, Mpls, and Vianey V. Gonzalaz, Mpls Matthew L. Olander, Staples, and Chelsey L. Konetzko, Browerville

The finished facility will offer a higher level of service than traditional assisted living, giving people a direct alternative to nursing home care. Amenities will include more specialized and holistic care, private living quarters with private bathrooms, a higher ratio of care providers to patients, a whirlpool spa, chapel and spiritual services, housekeeping, laundry services and more. The Lakeland Hospice House will continue to accept hospice patients until construction begins later this Fall. At that time, hospice patients who would have moved to the hospice house will be welcomed at specific rooms designated for them at the Sheridan House during the interim construction period. At an all-staff meeting on Wednesday, it was reiterated to Lakeland Hospice & Home Care staff that all employee positions are being retained during this transition and the amount of staff

hours will be maintained as closely as possible. The completion of the new addition is projected to take approximately nine months from start to finish. Regular home health care and end-of-life services currently provided by Lakeland Hospice & Home Care will continue throughout their service areas which include Fergus Falls and the surrounding communities. Donations made to the Lakeland Hospice Foundation will continue to support Lakeland Hospice services. Lakeland Hospice Foundation remains an independent 501 (c) 3 and exists as its own entity supporting end-of-life services. For more information please contact Lakeland Hospice & Home Care at (218) 998-1400.

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OPINIONS
Subtle changes of the season
from the oak trees near the house which attract a doe with her two fawns. If we hear what sounds like kids chewing hard candy or corn flakes, we know the three deer are chowing down on the acorn crop. For the last several days, we have had an osprey fishing the lake. They are large birds, similar in appearance to and almost as big as a bald eagle. They have different markings on their face and chest, but soar and fish much like an eagle. Im not sure if he is migrating this early or just stopping in for a visit, but I hope he comes back after his migration and brings a mate on his return trip. Every fall we put the trail cameras out to take pictures of deer and anything else that might call our woods home. We put them out last week since our mountain lion has either returned or is still living here. My wife saw him near the house, close enough to make her nervous. It would be great to get a picture of him. It would put an end to people raising one eyebrow when I tell them there is at least one mountain lion in Southern Iowa. So far, we dont have a mountain lion picture to prove his existence, but we do have a large number of deer, turkey, and raccoon pictures. Its fairly common for a camera to take ten to twenty pictures during a week. All the cameras had about the number of pictures I expected except one that had one hundred and fourteen. There were six or eight pictures of a hen turkey trying to figure out a way to get through the fence. There were two pictures of a raccoon, one going out to eat and one coming home. The rest of the pictures were of deer. I may have discovered what could be classified as the deer interstate highway in the timber. Some of the bucks were still in velvet, some partially shed, and others had already started polishing their antlers, getting ready for the upcoming rut. When we walk along the edge of the lake, thousands of little bass and crappies dart out from the edge into the open water. They are eating voraciously in preparation for a long and dangerous winter when they will be the main food source for bigger fish. Squirrels are starting to pack away the hickory nuts that fall in the driveway and raccoons raid our trash cans no matter how well they are secured. Its easy to tell fall is coming from the changes going on all around us. Some changes are subtle, such as the deer shedding their velvet. Others changes are obvious, such as the trash spread around the yard from raccoons building up their fat reserves for winter. Either way, we know fall is almost here.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

A letter from the country

Dear friends, Ok, I have to say it, and I doubt anyone will disagree. Way to go Vikings...... I was watching the game with a group of people and we were all talking about their first half performance and how well they looked. However, knowing full well what they are capable of, we all kept saying, there is still time.... We were right, again. I wish they werent so predictable. Alright, enough of that. Last week Peggy wrote that I wished for the ragweed to die, die, die. Well, I believe it has for the most part. Two early season frosts did not help the crops much, but for those of us with allergies, it was a blessing. Although the allergies are not totally gone, they sure are a lot better. Yeeeeah! I am still not getting in the fields doing any hunting, I have been running around trying to find the fall bite on walleyes instead. So far, I have had limited success, but it should start to pick up soon? This past weekend we attended a wedding in Verndale for Jessica Desrocher. We have known Jessica and her family for years, and it was really a good time, especially seeing a number of people that we have not seen in years. Everyone was amazed at how old our kids have gotten, and a few even commented on my increasing amount of grey hair. Of course, several of those that commented have not been very successful at retaining their own hair, but I bit my tongue. School has been going for a couple of weeks now, and the fall sports are already nearly half over. Next thing we know homecoming will have come and gone, and we might have a bit of snow on the ground. Sorry for saying that. Speaking of snow, my pup, Benjamin, got his first experience with frost last week. It was pretty funny watching him try to walk on his tip toes across the white yard in the morning. I cant wait to see how he reacts to the first snow of the year. An update on Peggy: She is at work and doing pretty well, baby steps. She will have an MRI on Wednesday, and hopefully they will have some good news for her. Either way there will be some answers. Well, its Monday and we need to keep working on this paper so I am going to go for now. Will write again later. Aaron

By Walter Scott The nights are getting cool and the days are warm rather than hot. What is more important, the hours of daylight are much less than they were in June. These daily changes start triggering the fall season. Living out in the middle of nowhere, my wife and I are becoming more attuned to the subtle season changes around us. A few months ago, ducks would fly on and off the lake in pairs. Now, while enjoying a cup of coffee on the porch in the early morning, we see groups of twenty or thirty teal leaving the water, circling around, and heading south. The young geese are grown to the point they are almost indistinguishable from their parents. Our resident geese are still here, but anywhere from three to fifty others stop by almost daily for a rest before continuing on with their journey. The acorns are falling

Mental Illness Awareness Week, Oct. 2-8

National Mental Illness Awareness Week is Oct. 2-8. This week is marked by community education efforts in all 50 states to raise awareness that mental illnesses are treatable medical conditions, and that there is help and hope for children and adults with mental illnesses and their families. To learn more about illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety disorders, or to find support groups, family educational classes and other resources, contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota at 651645-2948 or 1-888-NAMI-Helps.

The milkweed pods are breaking, And the bits of silken down Float off upon the autumn breeze Across the meadows brown. ~ Cecil Cavendish ~ "In the other gardens And all up the vale, From the autumn bonfies See the smoke trail! Pleasant summer over And all the summer flowers, The red fire blazes, the grey smoke towers. Sing a song of seasons! Something bright in all, Flowers in the summer Fires in the fall! " - Robert Louis Stevenson, Autumn Fires "I cannot endure to waste anything as precious as autumn sunshine by staying in the house. So I spend almost all the daylight hours in the open air. - Nathaniel Hawthorne

Pete Berscheit, Veteran Service Officer 347 Central Ave Suite 3, Long Prairie, MN 56347 pete.berscheit@co.todd.mn.us 320-732-4419

Sen. Franken Pushes VA to Adopt Cost-Saving Diabetes Prevention Program for Nation's Veterans
With federal veterans health facilities treating nearly a million veterans each year for diabetes, U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) today pressed the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to adopt a proven diabetes prevention program that would not only significantly reduce the onset of the costly disease, but ultimately save taxpayers millions of dollars each year in veterans health care costs. Sen. Franken wrote to Veterans Secretary Eric Shinseki urging the VA to adopt the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP). Sen. Franken's letter to Secretary Shinseki can be read here. Sen. Franken, whose Diabetes Prevention Act was included in last year's health care reform law, said he first raised the possibility of VA involvement in the NDPP with Secretary Shinseki last month when he hosted him at a meeting in Minnesota. "Diabetes already affects 24 million Americans and its price tag is $174 billion each year. Programs like the National Diabetes Prevention Program have the potential to save a lot of money and keep people healthier and happier by preventing the debilitating effects of type 2 diabetes," said Sen. Franken. "I'm pushing VA to adopt this program because it will preserve the quality of life for our veterans who are at risk of developing this disease and could save the government millions of dollars. Last year, Sen. Franken, along with Sen. Dick Lugar (R-Ind.), successfully fought to include the Diabetes Prevention Act in the health reform law. The legislation will allow the NDPP to be delivered to patients with pre-diabetes across the country through local health centers and the YMCA. The 16-week NDPP helps prevent patients with pre-diabetes from developing type 2 diabetes through a course of exercise and nutrition education. A recent study published by Health Affairs found that Medicare could save between $7 billion and $15 billion by providing a diabetes prevention program to pre-diabetic patients. Of the more than 24 million Americans suffering from diabetes, 228,000 are Minnesotans. Another 1.2 million Minnesotans have pre-diabetes, which can sometimes be reversed through changes in diet and exercise. Sen. Franken received the Congressional Champion Award from the YMCA of the USA for his bipartisan work on the Diabetes Prevention Act and his commitment to conquering the disease.

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LEGAL NOTICES
Minnesota Statutes section 580.23 is 05-10-2012 at 11:59 p.m. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: NONE THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGORS 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 FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: September 02, 2011 BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP Assignee of Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP Assignee of Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 291-8955 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 16751-090306
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Thursday, September 22, 2011

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: 1/15/2007 MORTGAGOR(S): Czeslaw Gumiela, a single man. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Capital One Home Loans, LLC SERVICER: Bank of America, N.A. MORTGAGE ID #: 10039322006475441-6 DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded May 20, 2010, Todd County Recorder, Document No. 468096. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP Dated:September 03, 2010, LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: North Half of the Northwest Quarter (N1/2NW1/4) West of Township Road, Section Four (4), Township One Hundred Twenty-eight (128) North, Range Thirty-two (32) West of the 5th P.M., containing 56 acres, more or less. TAX PARCEL NO.: 060006100 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 20535 Ermine Drive Burtrum, MN 56318 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $190,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $221,392.96 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; 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: Thursday, November 10, 2011, 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Main Lobby of Todd County Detention Center, City of Long Prairie to pay the debt then 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), their personal representatives or assigns. DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under Minnesota Statutes section 580.30 or the property redeemed under

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: 06/27/2005 MORTGAGOR(S): Janis Mcardle, a single person. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for American Mortgage Network, Inc. SERVICER: Bank of America, N.A. MORTGAGE ID #: 10013102050579779-3 DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded July 11, 2005,Todd County Recorder, Document No. 435521. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP Dated: March 15, 2011 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Beginning at the Northwest Corner of Lot Five (5) of Auditors Subdivision of Northwest Quarter of Southeast Quarter, section Twenty-seven (27), Township one hundred Thirty-one (131) North, Range Thirty-Four (34) West of the Fifth P.M. thence due East along the North line of said Lot 5 a distance of 66 feet, to the point of

beginning thence South a distance of 156.75 feet, parallel with the West line of said Lot 5, thence due East a distance of 66 feet, thence due North a distance of 156.75 feet to the North line of said Lot 5, thence due West along the North line of said Lot 5, a distance of 66 feet to the point of beginning. Todd County, Minnesota. TAX PARCEL NO.: 32008400 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 204 Pleasant Ave Clarissa, MN 56440 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $60,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $56,822.65 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; 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: Thursday, October 27, 2011, 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Main Lobby of Todd County Detention Center, City of Long Prairie to pay the debt then 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), their personal representatives or assigns. DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under Minnesota Statutes section 580.30 or the property redeemed under Minnesota Statutes section 580.23 is 04/27/2012 at 11:59 p.m. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: NONE THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGORS 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 FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: August 25, 2011 Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka

Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP Assignee of Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP Assignee of Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 209-7599 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 16751-110831
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11-071745 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: December 22, 2006 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $209,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Todd M. Gapinski, a married person and Barbra M. Gapinski, a married person MORTGAGEE: PHH Mortgage Services d/b/a PHH Mortgage Corporation LENDER: PHH Mortgage Services d/b/a PHH Mortgage Corporation SERVICER: PHH Mortgage Corporation DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed January 3, 2007, Todd County Recorder, as Document Number 446604 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE 1/4 NE 1/4) of Section Twelve (12), Township One Hundred TwentySeven (127) North, Range Thirty-four (34) West of the 5th P.M. according to the United States Government Survey thereof, EXCEPT the following described parcel: Commencing at a point 660 feet North of the Southwest corner of the SE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 12; thence East 330 feet; thence North 660 feet; thence West 330 feet; thence South 660 feet to the point of beginning PROPERTY ADDRESS: 22786 County Rd 2, Sauk Centre, MN 56378 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 14-0012400 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $220,959.23 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: October 13, 2011, 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 12 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 p.m. on October 15, 2012. Dated: August 26, 2011

PHH Mortgage Corporation 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 Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS OFFICE IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THIS NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT AND DOES NOT IMPLY THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT MONEY FROM ANYONE WHO HAS DISCHARGED THE DEBT UNDER THE BANKRUPTCY LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
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10-071363 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: March 9, 2004 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $147,600.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Mark A. Johnson and Kerri L. Johnson, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: IndyMac Bank, F.S.B. LENDER: IndyMac Bank, F.S.B.

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Thursday, September 22, 2011 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 p.m. on April 6, 2012. "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 THEMORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: August 12, 2011 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of the Home Equity Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Trust Series SPMD 2004-A, Home Equity Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series SPMD 2004A under the Pooling and Servicing agreement dated June 1, 2004 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 Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS OFFICE IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THIS NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT AND DOES NOT IMPLY THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT MONEY FROM ANYONE WHO HAS DISCHARGED THE DEBT UNDER THE BANKRUPTCY LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
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SERVICER: OneWest Bank, FSB DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed April 14, 2004, Todd County Recorder, as Document Number 425415 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee; Dated: September 25, 2007 filed: October 11, 2007, recorded as document number 451971; Thereafter assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of the Home Equity Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Trust Series SPMD 2004-A, Home Equity Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series SPMD 2004A under the Pooling and Servicing agreement dated June 1, 2004, dated December 27, 2010, recorded on May 23, 2011 as document number 473075. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE 1/4, NW 1/4), Section 17, Township 130, Range 33, Todd County, Minnesota (Commencing at a point where the West line of Trunk Highway No. 71 intersects the South line of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE 1/4, NW 1/4) of Section 17, Township 130 North, Range 33 West; (thence running due West along the South line of said Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE 1/4, NW 1/4) a distance of 372 feet; (thence North a distance of 300 feet; (thence due East a distance of 305 feet to the West line of Trunk Highway No. 71; (thence South along the West Line of Trunk Highway No. 71, 304 feet to the place of beginning, being a part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE 1/4, NW 1/4), Section 17, Township 130, North, Range 33 West. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 30807 Highway 71, Browerville, MN 56438 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 12-0021800 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $149,617.63 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: October 6, 2011, 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

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT Browerville, MN October 10, 2011

Notice is hereby given that the Council will meet at 7:00 p.m. on October 10, 2011 at the Browerville Community Center to consider, and possibly adopt, the proposed assessment for the water, sewer, storm water, street, curb and gutter improvement of Seventh Street East between Creamery Avenue on the west and Myrtle Avenue on the east, Linden Avenue between Sixth Street on the south and the city limits on the north, Myrtle Avenue between Fifth Street on the south and the city limits on the north, the alley north of Seventh Street E between Myrtle

Avenue on the east and Linden Avenue on the west, the alley south of Seventh Street and north of Sixth Street between Creamery Avenue on the west and Myrtle Avenue on the east the alley south of Sixth Street E. from Linden Avenue on the west to Myrtle Avenue on the east. And for improvements on approximately 88 feet of 241st Avenue from the north edge of the Dans Prize property to 50 feet north of the access road connecting 241st Avenue and Highway 71 north of the Lakewood Clinic, and to improve the access road connecting Highway 71 and 241st Avenue north of Lakewood Clinic and to build a right hand turn lane on Highway 71 accessing the access road. Adoption by the council of the proposed assessment may occur at the hearing. The proposed assessment roll is on file for public inspection at the City Administrators office. The total amount of the proposed assessment is $345,367.65 for the joint projects. Written or oral objections will be considered at the meeting. No appeal may be taken as to the amount of an assessment unless a written objection, signed by the affected property owner, is filed with the City Administrator prior to the assessment hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. The council may upon such notice consider any objection to the amount of a proposed individual assessment at an adjourned meeting upon such further notice to the affected property owners as it deems advisable. If an assessment is contested or there is an adjourned hearing, the following procedure will be followed: 1. The city will present its case first by calling witnesses who may testify by narrative or by examination, and by the introduction of exhibits. After each witness has testified, the contesting party will be allowed to ask questions. This procedure will be repeated with each witness until neither side has further questions. 2. After the city has presented all its evidence, the objector may call witnesses or present such testimony as the objector desires. The same procedure for questioning of the citys witnesses will follow with the objectors witnesses. 3. The objector may be represented by counsel. 4. Minnesota rules of evidence will not be strictly applied; however, they may be considered and argued to the council as to the weight of items of evidence or testimony presented to the council. 5. The entire proceedings will be tape-recorded (video-taped). 6. At the close of presentation of evidence, the objector may make a final presentation to the council based on the evidence and the law. No new evidence may be presented at this point. 7. The council may adopt the proposed assessment at the hearing. An owner may appeal an assessment to the district court pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon the mayor or administrator of the city within 30 days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such

notice with the district court within ten days after service upon the mayor or administrator. Lynn Fabro, City Administrator
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 787 BROWERVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a special election has been called and will be held in and for Independent School District No. 787 Browerville Public School, State of Minnesota, on Tuesday, the 8th day of November, 2011 for the purpose of voting on the following question: SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION #1 APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION The Board of independent School District No. 787, Browerville Public School has proposed to renew the school districts existing referendum authorization of $ 126.18 per pupil, which is scheduled to expire. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for 10 years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. YES Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 787, Browerville Public School be approved? NO BY VOTING YES ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE The combined polling places for this election and the precincts served by those polling places will be as follows: Browerville Elementary School Commons Browerville Public School 620 Park Avenue Browerville, Minnesota 56438 Serving the precincts of: Browerville, Hartford Twp., Iona Twp., Little Elk Twp., Moran Twp., Turtle Creek Twp., Ward Twp. Any eligible voter residing in the school district may vote at said election at the combined polling place designated above for the precinct in which he or she resides. The polls for said election will open at 4:00 o'clock p.m. and will close at 8:00 o'clock p.m. on the date of said election. A voter must be registered to vote to be eligible to vote in this election. An unregistered individual may register to vote at the polling place on election day. Dated: August 15, 2011, BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION AND BALLOTS MAY BE PICKED UP AT THE BROWERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL OFFICE, 620 PARK AVENUE BEGINNING FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2011, DURING REGULAR OFFICE HOURS 8:00 A.M. 3:45 P.M.

Proceedings of the Board of Education Regular Meeting #8 Independent School District #787 September 12, 2011 Browerville, Minnesota 7:30 P.M. Conference Room Members Present: Daryl Brever, Bob Bryniarski, Mike Jeziorski, Heidi Iten, Denis Irsfeld, Joe Duncan, Cory Heid Members Absent: None Others Present: Robert Schaefer - Superintendent, Patrick Sutlief K-12 Principal, Darla Schaefer - Business Manager, Wayne Petermeier Activities Director, Robert Schueller - Browerville Education Association, Venus King Browerville Blade, Ella Bresson Spanish Instructor The meeting was called to order by Chairman Brever at 7:30 P.M. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion by Iten, second by Bryniarski and carried to approve the agenda as presented. Motion by Duncan, second by Irsfeld and carried to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting #7, August 15, 2011, as reviewed and published. Recognition of Students/Staff/ Public Reports Principals Mr. Sutlief reported to the Board on; the first week of the 2011-12 school year, Ms. Niehoff and he are finalizing scheduling, Bus Safety Training and School Pictures will occur this week, Homecoming 2011 is October 3-7, Rachels Challenge an anti bullying program will be presented September 21st, and the AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) Report will be received by Friday, September 16th. Activities Director Mr. Petermeier reported to the Board on; the start of the fall sports season, the great turnout and results from the Tiger Golf Scramble Fundraiser at the Double Eagle Country Club on September 3rd, available grant funds from the Minnesota State High School League, the upcoming magazine sales fund raiser, and communication with St. Johns Vianney Academy for additional athletic pairing. New Students Mr. Schaefer reported on the new students to the district. There are 28 new students to the district and 23 students have transferred to other school districts. There are 199 students in grades K-6, 9 students in Headstart/Early Childhood, and 262 students in grades 7-12. Total K-12 enrollment is 461. We ended the 201011 school year with a K-12 enrollment of 478. November 8, 2011 Referendum Renewal Update Mr. Schaefer reported to the board on information concerning the upcoming referendum; Dates of Importance for Balloting, Referendum Revenue Preliminary Information, Tax Impact Browerville Public School Taxpayers, and Voter Registration Count by District and Precinct. General information will be sent to all residents of the school district, and an open public forum about the referendum scheduled in the near future.

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Thursday, September 22, 2011 possible boarding. Proposed a maximum of eight breeding dogs. There is three acres fully fenced and dogs live in owners home. Use Permit is required for a home based business of a Commercial breeding/boarding facility. David Patterson & Shannon OToole (26.31 acres) part of NW4 of SW4 lying east of State Hwy 71, Section 18, Long Prairie Township. Preliminary Plat of Prairie Lakes II which consists of one lot with 26.31 acres and 9.25 acres of that is buildable. Land is zoned commercial and the proposed use is a wood shaving mill. Access will be onto State Hwy 71. Todd County Planning Commission Rin Porter, Chairperson of SW4SW4 33-130-35 Rec 8-30-11 DEED OF DISTRIBUTION Barbara O Thode and Michael C Thode PR Est Edward Keating Thode to Barbara O Thode and Michael C Thode Trustees of the Edward K Thode Revoc Trust Agreement dated 6-24-10, deed dated 7-29-11 N2SW4 11-127-32 and W2NW4 11-127-32 ex plat rec 8-31-11 WTY-JT Laura A Sogge aka Laura Churchill single to Roger Iverson etal 8-30-11 pt of GL 1 30128-35 rec 8-31-11 LIMITED WTY Wells Fargo Bank NA Trustee for First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-FFH1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-FFH1 to Kevin G Waldock etal 8-10-11 Lot 9 Blk 2 McClures Add to Long Prairie rec 8-31-11 QCD David C Berdan aka David Berdan etux to Berdan Family Limited LIability Limited Partnership 8-25-11 pt of NW4NE4 10-127-32, Lot 6 Naglers Mound View Estates, SE 34-128-32 rec 831-11 QCD Louis William Thompson single to Brenda Mae Karnes fka Brenda Mae Thompson 8-24-11 pt of NW2Sec4 28-128-32 rec 8-31-11 QCD Branda Mae Karnes fka Brenda Mae Thompson single to Louis William Thompson 8-24-11 pt of NW4SE4 28-128-32 rec 8-3111 QCD-JT Bettie C Moore etal to Bettie C Moore etal 8-18-11 Lot 10 Blk 1 Nuttings Add to the city of Clarissa rec 8-31-11 QCD JPMorgan Chase Bank NA SBM to Chase Home Finance LLC to Homesales Inc 8/26-11 Lot 12 Blk 1 Oak Knoll Add rec 91-11 LIMITED WTY-JT Homesales Inc to Ryan S Cook etal 8-26-11 Lot 12 Blk 1 Oak Knoll Add rec 91-11 LIMITED WTY Federal National Mortgage Assn to Lori L Ladd 4-21-11 pt of NW4NE4 and pt of SW4NE4 23-132-32 rec 9-1-11 TRUSTEES DEED Orpha F Sibell Trustee of the Orpha F Sibell Trust dated May 18, 1984 to Gail H Sibell a life estate and Darwin L Sibell subject to life estate, deed dated 8-17-11 pt of W2NW4 28 and pt NE4NE4 29129-35; pt S2SW4 21-129-35; S2SW4SW4 and SE4SW4 7-12934 w/esmt over N2SW4SW4 7129-34 rec 9-1-11 QCD Kathryn L Lee etal to Dennis L Reed 6-17-11 SW4 8130-34 rec 9-1-11 QCD Hollis E Bishop etux to Hollis E Bishop & Jane H Bishop Trustees in trust under the Bishop Revocable Trust Agreement dated 8-29-11, deed dated 9-1-11 Lot 11 Blk 1 Oak Knoll Add to Long Prairie rec 91-11 QCD Township of Grey Eagle to 1/3 int to Thomas A Muellner etux, 1/3 int to Ralph A Mullner etux, and 1/3 int to Harold R Muellner etux deed dated 7-6-11 pt of SE4SW4 17-127-32 rec 9-211 LIMITED WTY Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc to Secy of Housing & Urban Development of Washing, ND, deed dated 9-9-10 pt of Lot 2, all Lot 3 Blk 1 Westergrens First Add to Bertha rec 9-6-11 WTY-JT Doris Saffert to Steven R Miller etal 9-2-11 pt of SE4SW4 30-129-33 rec 9-6-11 LIMITED WTY Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp by Stewart Lender Services Inc atty in fact to Rebecca Fearing 8-30-11 Lot 9 Blk 8 Tweeds Third Add to Long Prairie rec 9-611 WTY-JT Corrine I Lunder single to Christopher G Nalezny etux 9-111 pt of GL 3 23-131-32 rec 9-6-11 QCD Justin Rudrud etal to Richard Neisius 8-28-11 E2SW4 13-133-34 rec 9-7-11 WTY Dale J Sovich single to Matthew Sanoski 8-26-11 pt of GL 1 28-131-33 rec 9-7-11 LIMITED WTY Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp to Matthew J Winters 7-27-11 pt pf SW4SE4 30127-34 rec 9-7-11 WTY James R Pogreba etux to jason E Luksik etux 8-31-11 pt of NW 30-132-32 rec 9-8-11 QCD Gordon Hudalla etual to Debra Coffin etal 8-25-11 pt of SE4SW4 26-131-34 rec 9-8-11 LIMITED WTY Federal National Mortgage Assn to Anthony J Evans 8-17-11 pt of NW4SE4 10-133-33 rec 9-8-11 WTY-JT Rian P Sudbeck etux to Allen A Drayna etux 8-31-11 SW4NE4 27-131-35 rec 9-9-11 QCD David J Asmus to Sheila L Asmus 9-1-11 pt of GL 1 23-131-32 rec 9-9-11 SPECIAL WTY-CPI Housing Fund LLC to Paul E Perry 8-30-11 pt of Lot 7 Blk 1 Forest Park Addition rec 9-12-11 WTY-JT Hollis J Rickbeil etux to Ronald L Rickbeil etal 9-9-11 Lot 9 Blk 1 Rickbeils Subd rec 9-13-11 WTY Jeremy J Otkin etal to OBrien Properties of Eagle Valley 7-16-11 pt of NE4NE4 23-131-34 rec 9-13-11 QCD Willard Decker etal to 1/2 to Willard S Decker Rev Trust Agreement dated 7-19-11 and 1/2 int to Bernadine F Becker Trust Rev Agreement dated 7-19-11, deed dated 9-13-11 SE4SW4 20-129-34 rec 9-13-11 WTY-JT Gary S Koecheler etux to Sylvanus Stutzman etal 9-12-11 pt of SW4 21-128-34 rec 9-14-11

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Personnel Ms. Ella Bresson was introduced to the board as the new Spanish instructor for the 201112 school year Motion by Duncan, second by Bryniarski and carried to approve the hiring of Carol Brandt as the accompanist for the High School Choir per the Browerville Support Staff Personal Policy 2009-2011. Motion by Irsfeld, second by Iten and carried to approve the employment of Terry Boone as Girls Basketball Assistant Coach for the 2011-12 school year, per Schedule B of the Master Agreement 2009-2011. New Business Motion by Bryniarski, second by Jeziorski and carried to adjust the 2011-12 school calendar as follows: Friday, January 20, 2012 End of First Semester Monday, January 23, 2012 Faculty Workshop (No students) Motion by Irsfeld, second by Duncan and carried to certify the preliminary 2011 Pay 2012 Levy at the maximum allowed by the State of Minnesota. Motion by Bryniarski, second by Iten and carried to present/discuss/certify the final 2011 Pay 2012 Levy at the December 10, 2012, regular board meeting. The board received and had the first review of the Minnesota School Board Association Model Policy Revisions for the 2011-12 school year Motion by Heid, second by Irsfeld and carried to accept the donation from Target Corporation Take Charge of Education for; Browerville Elementary School $164.29 and High School $184.98. Other Business The members discussed; swimming pool use summer of 2011, softball field upgrade, locker room renovation locker status, and the Homestead Credit Exclusion Shift 2011 Motion Duncan, second by Jeziorski and carried to approve the vendor claims in the following accounts: General Fund $174,995.18 Food Service 11,813.68 Transportation 30,931.26 Community Service 7,282.60 Capital Expenditure 28,870.82 Debt Service -------Trust and Agency 3,725.82 Total $ 257,618.60 Motion by Jeziorski, second by Bryniarski and carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 P.M. Denis Irsfeld, Clerk TODD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Main Street Government Center 347 Central Ave Suite 2 Long Prairie, Minnesota PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 6:30 pm the Todd County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Main Street Government Center, 347 Central Ave, Long Prairie to consider the following application: Teas Ingebritson: (80 acres) S2 NW4, Section 28, Staples Township. Conditional Use Permit to operate a dog-breeding Kennel with

DNR pistol team takes top honors

For a record ninth consecutive year, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) pistol team won the team competition during the 45th Annual Basil Irwin Memorial Pistol Competition held Aug. 30 in Chatfield, Minn. State conservation officer Greg Abraham of New Ulm took first place honors in the individual, bulls eye, and tactical course competitions, as well as second place honors in the modified practical pistol course. Abraham also set new course records in the individual and bulls eye categories. "We're very proud of the accomplishments of our pistol team," said Col. Jim Konrad, DNR Enforcement Division director. "These awards are both an honor and a validation of the commitment of all of our officers."

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Karina Sovich and Ashley Olson By Ashley Olson and Karina Sovich This week we faced the Eagle Valley Rebels. We communicated a lot more in this game, giving us more points, and better team work. Playing them on Saturday really helped our team see their strengths and weaknesses. Andi, Megan, and Bree all got some nice hits, and Bree had some great blocks throughout the games. We were losing in the beginning of the first game, then came out with the win. In the second game vs. the Rebels, Megan had some nice hits, Abby had a nice hit that dropped low on the court. Teal giving them both some nice sets really helped them out in the game. We had great team effort and more communication in this game, but the game just wasnt ours and Eagle Valley won the second match. During the third game, Heidi Sticha and Bree had a nice block. Teal had some nice serves in all games, but the bast was in this one and Browerville won the third match. The fourth game was the best game. Again Teal had great serves, along with good sets for the hitters. Abby, Megan, Haley, and Andi had nice hits. Browerville won this game, showing the crowd and the opposing team that we come to play, and play to win. Thursdays game went great! Browerville faced the Swanville Bulldogs, and it was intense. Haley hit the ball to the middle of the court, to make the score 5 to 4, with Browerville in the lead. Teal had nice sets for the hitters. Megan and Bree blocked #13, who is a great hitter for the Bulldogs. Swanville won the first match. Heidi and Bree had a block, giving us our first point in the second game. Megan and Abby also had a block from #1, who is also a great hitter for the Bulldogs. Andi had a nice hit to keep the Tigers ahead and Browerville won the game. Game three started off great for the Tigers. We were up in the beginning, but later the game was tied, 21 to 21. At the end Browerville came out on top, giving us the second win. The last game was the game to see. MaKenna gave the Bulldogs some great serves. The score was within one to two points the whole game, but Browerville won the match. Overall our girls did amazing! Communication was great on the court, and Coach Irsfeld had inspiring words to say during time-outs and after the game. We stuck together and played as a team. Congrats on your third win of the season and keep it up. Practice is the effort that makes winning possible.--Anonymous

The Tiger boys gained a large victory over OTC at home on September 16th. Photos by Tarissa Host.

Browerville 39 - OTC 7
By Coach Petermeier The 1 - 1 Browerville Tigers were pitted against the 2 - 0 Ottertail Central Bulldogs. We didn't really know what to expect coming into this game as OTC came to Browerville with two impressive wins and the Tigers had a loss to Barnsville to open the season and came back the next week to defeat Patriots from USA. In both those games the Tigers played well but never seemed to put all phases of the game together. We also are battling some injuries so were unsure how this team would respond. The response came quickly and often during the game. I think the first half may have been the best half of football our offense and defensive lines have played in quite some time. The Tigers controlled the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. Our running backs had some very nice holes to run through. On defense our nose guard and two tackles were able to shut down the middle run pretty well and our outside linebackers played outstanding contain football. Our offensive line consists of Kyle Petermeier, Brad Dreher, Nick Bollin, Ryan Rickbeil, Ben Brichacek, (Max Goligowski and Jake Gaida), and Connor Burns. As a team running 60 rushing plays and having only one two yard loss on the night is pretty impressive. Our defensive line consists of Austin Butler, Zach Lafreniere, Eliezer Vigil, Andrew Espree, and Connor Burns. These five are really starting to understand what their job is and what their job is not. If they can continue to get better with that concept I think we can become a pretty darn good defensive team. They allow our linebackers to flow and clean a lot of things up. On offense we ran the ball sixty times for a total of 382 yards and connected on one pass out of two for eighteen yards which totaled 400 yards of offense. It was a well balanced attack as Ben Dreher ran 34 times for 102 yards, Mitch Heid ran 18 times for 89 yards, Trenton Wollenburg rushed 13 times for 91 yards, Eliezer Vigil rushed 5 times for 22 yards, Adam Sutlief rushed 1 time for 1 yard, Jackson Polak rushed 2 times for 66 yards, and Benton Johnson rushed 1 time for 1 yard. Ben Dreher scored three times, Mitch Heid scored once, Jackson Polak scored once, and Eliezer Vigil had the other score. On defense we gave up 54 yards passing on 4 receptions, and gave up 49 yards in the first quarter, 13 yards in the second, 32 yards in the third, and 72 yards in the fourth quarter. Our 6 penalties and special teams need to get much better if we are continue becoming a better team each week. The Tigers will travel to Barrett this week for a 6:00 start vs West Central Area.

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Tigers defeat EV Rebels and Swanville Bulldogs

By Coach Irsfeld The Tiger Volleyball team hosted the Eagle Valley Rebels on Tuesday. The Tigers defeated the Rebels 3-1 (25-21, 25-27, 25-14, 25-20). We started off a little rocky. It seemed that we were always missing one or the other whether it was a pass, set or attack, but the team held it together and pulled out a nice win. Abby Aksamit led attackers with 8 kills, Megan Kruzel added 7, and Brianna Ludwig had 6. Teal Line set for 11 assists as Katelyn Middendorf had 9. Line had 5 serving aces as Ludwig had 4. Ludwig dug up 24 digs and Kruzel had 19 digs. Thursday the Swanville Bulldogs came to town. The Tigers defeated the Bulldogs 3-1 (23-25, 25-13, 25-22, 25-20). We played well as a team. Some silent players stepped up tonight and put up some much needed stats. Hopefully it gives our team some confidence in knowing what everyone is capable of. Ludwig led attackers and passers with 14 kills and 28 digs. Aksamit and Andi Buhl each added 7 kills. Middendorf had 18 set assists and Line added another 10. Buhl served 4 ace serves. The Tigers host Long Prairie Thunder on Tuesday. Come cheer on your Tigers!

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counts of DWI and endangering a child charges. An October 3 omnibus hearing was scheduled. Ellwood A. Plaisted, Long Prairie, appeared for an RU8 hearing on charges of fifth degree criminal sexual conduct. A settlement conference was set for October 31. Bruce P. Mevissen, Motley, appeared for an RU8 hearing on charges of driving after cancellation, uninsured vehicle, possession of marijuana, and speeding. An omnibus hearing was set for October 31. Kelly S. Muellner, Alexandria, appeared for a probation violation hearing. The hearing was continued to September 19. Wade G. Lange, Swanville, appeared for an omnibus hearing on two counts of DWI charges. An October 10 settlement conference was scheduled. September 13: Michael s. Gonsor, Fargo, ND, made his first court appearance on charges of third degree possession of heroin, fifth degree drug charges, DWI, and possession of drug paraphernalia charges. An RU8 hearing was set for September 26.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Sheriffs Report
Sometime between September 4 and September 10, a Farmall Super C tractor engine was stolen from an address on County 29, near the city of Long Prairie. On September 11, Steve Baum of Baums Logging, Burtrum, reported the theft of cash from his business. At 5:09 am, September 12, Robert Enfer, Osakis, struck a deer on County 51, with his 1995 Chevrolet pickup. The truck sustained minor damage. Enfer was not injured. At 11:59 am, September 12, Scott Wieling, Little Falls, reported a burglary at a residence on County 99, where he is currently working. Entrance had been gained to an abandoned trailer and garage. Several items were stolen. On September 13, at approx. 5:36 pm, the Todd County Sheriffs Department responded to a motorcycle accident with injuries on 170th St, Little Sauk Township. A motorcycle, driven by Julius Vold, of Maryland, crashed when he attempted to avoid a deer. Vold was transported to CentraCare Health Center, Long Prairie, by Long Prairie Ambulance. Osakis First Responders assisted at the scene. At 2:57 pm, September 15, Todd County Deputies made a traffic stop in Section 26, Villard Township, at which time the individuals in the vehicle were identified as Dwight L. Kern, Sebeka, and Daniel D. Miller, Motley. Both men were arrested for possession of controlled substance. Miller had an outstanding warrant for his arrest in Todd County and neighboring counties. Both were transported to the Todd County Detention Center where they were held pending criminal charges. On September 16 deputies arrested Ross Reichel at his residence in Browerville. Jennifer Burton was also arrested for aiding an offender and obstructing the legal process. Charges are pending against both with the Todd County Attorneys Office. On September 6 a Todd County deputy attempted to stop a 2001 Ford F250 on County 89, near County 14 for a stop sign violation and driving after revocation. The driver of the pickup, Ross Reichel, Browerville, led the deputy on a short pursuit which ended in a cornfield. Reichel fled on foot and was not located. Long Prairie Police Department, MN State Patrol, MN DNR, and Douglas County Sheriffs Department assisted in the incident. A red Huffy mens bicycle was found in Browerville on September 16. If you believe this is your bicycle or have information about it, please contact the Todd County Sheriffs Office. Several mailboxes on County 2, between County 103 and the Morrison County Line, were severely damaged around 11:15 pm, September 17. Also on September 17, Ken Rahn reported damage to his mailbox between 7 and 7:45 pm, when a vehicle sideswiped his mailbox. On September 18, at 12:30 am, the sheriffs office was alerted to an ATV accident with injuries at a residence on 313th Ave, Section 33, Villard Township. Gerald Imdieke, 49, was trail riding on private property when he overturned his 2010 Arctic Prowler 700 CC. Imdieke was not injured. His passengers, Jeffrey L. Weishalla, 51, and Heidi L. Weishalla, 45, both of Sartell, were taken by ambulance to LakeWood Health Hospital, Staples. Another passenger, Laurie M. Douvier, Elrosa, was not injured. The ATV sustained minor damage. At 10:52 pm, September 18, an intrusion alarm sounded at Eagle Valley Express in Clarissa. The store was found to have been burglarized when a rear window was broken, and the suspect crawled inside and stole a small amount of cigarettes. Duane Leblanc, Jr., 25, Clarissa, was later arrested in Clarissa. Eagle Bend Police assisted Todd County deputies at the scene. Anyone with information concerning any of these cases is urged to contact the Todd County Sheriffs Department at 320-732-2157 or 1-800-7945733.

Traffic Citations
Todd County Sheriff Catherine M. Breun, Alexandria, 65/55-$125.00; no proof insurance$200.00 Jeremiah R. Coburn, Eagle Bend, 70/60-$125.00; drive without endorsement-$50.00 Elizabeth N. Monson, Burtrum, divided highway crossover violation-$135.00 Dale W. Nord, Glencoe, 65/55$125.00 Marguarette R. Norwood, Long Prairie, disorderly conduct-$50.00, continue w/chemical treatment program & attend AA Roland D. Quirk, Osakis, 65/55$125.00 Eric D. Richardson, Spicer, 65/55-$125.00 Davin D. Sand, Melrose, disorderly conduct-$385.00, 90 day, stayed 90 days, 1 yr Adam J. Suomala, St. Paul, 70/60-$125.00 Joshua M. Wagner, Hibbing, underage consumption-$185.00 Crystal A. Zyvoloski, Little Falls, no proof insurance-$285.00 Long Prairie Police Kenneth G. Bettin, Wadena, criminal damage to property$200.00 Ben J. Mueller, Long Prairie, 45/30-$145.00 Staples Police Thomas L. Anderson, Browerville, possess drug paraphernalia$135.00; possess marijuana-$50.00

Kyle R. Erickson, Motley, 48/35$135.00; reflective windows-$50.00 Diane M. Hardy, Brainerd, fail to yield-$135.00; fail to stop-$50.00 James W. Standal, Staples, drive after suspension-$285.00 Eagle Bend Police Ben J. Christen, Albany, log book not current-$135.00 DNR Bruce R. Dahlman, Long Prairie, fail to file contractor form$285.00 Robert E. Dowd, Brooklyn Park, fail to display valid watercraft registration-$105.00 Kathie A. Glieden, Scottsdale, AZ, no fishing license in possession-$95.00 Peter P. Klick, Long Prairie, fish w/extra line-$125.00 Thomas R. Leagjeld, Long Prairie, fail to display valid watercraft registration-$105.00 Roger Plombon, St. Cloud, no fishing license in possession-$95.00 MN State Patrol Gregory A. Dvorak, Staples, no seat belt used-$110.00 Andrew S. Leshovsky, Mpls, 70/60-$125.00 John A. Anderson, Champlin, 80/70-$125.00 Melissa A. Franzen, Mpls, 80/70$125.00 Jordan J. Horner, Bismarck, ND, 84/70-$135.00 Jacob A. Kingston, Long Prairie, underage drink/drive-$300.00 Kevin M. La Combe, Green Bay, WI, 89/70-$145.00

James J. Luskey, Grey Eagle, 74/55-$145.00 Tracy L. Moe, Little Falls, 65/55$125.00 Kei Okamoto, Fargo, ND, 81/70$135.00 Naim Osmanovic, Plymouth, 85/70-$145.00 Dennis G. Poepping, Alexandria, window tint too dark-$135.00 Douglas W. Repp, Long Prairie, fail to provide officer with USDOT number-$185.00 David A. Rice, Chisholm, 65/55$125.00 Jared J. Schoch, Dickinson, ND, 84/70-$135.00 John F. Tesch, Long Prairie, no vehicle registration-$115.00; no lights on rear of vehicle-$40.00; trailer not equipped with chains or cable-$100.00 Dustin J. Woodworth, Willmar, no valid license-$100.00; no proof insurance-$285.00 Feng Z. Yu, Chicago, IL, 84/70$135.00

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Court Report
Court appearances are First Appearance, RU8 (second appearance), and Omnibus (third appearance) September 6: Jeffrey T. Walker, Burtrum, pled guilty to DWI at an RU8 hearing. He was fined $1015, sentenced to 365 days, 335 days stayed six years, placed on supervised probation for six years, and must complete a chemical use assessment and attend a MADD impact panel. September 9: Raymond L. Anderson, Staples, made a court appearance on theft charges. An omnibus hearing was scheduled for October 24. Brent R. Johnson, Staples, pled guilty to dishonored check charges. Sentencing will be October 24. Leon A. Yates, Eagle Bend, appeared for an omnibus hearing on two counts of domestic assault and terroristic threats charges. His next court appearance will be for a settlement conference. Duane Leblanc, Browerville, appeared for an omnibus hearing on charges of failing to register as a predatory offender. An October 3 settlement conference was scheduled. September 12: Robert A. Cline, Bertha, admitted violation of his probation nd was sentenced to 20 days, ordered to attend AA twice weekly, complete a chemical use assessment, be subject to random testing and may not enter establishments serving alcohol. Amber L. Gareis, Little Falls, pled guilty to DWI and was fined $1815, sentenced to 365 days, 350 days stayed six years, placed on supervised probation for six years, ordered to complete a chemical use assessment and attend a MADD impact panel. Scott A. Boller, Jr., Pillager, pled guilty to giving a false name to a peace officer and was fined $660, sentenced to 365 days, 347 days stayed two years, and placed on supervised probation for two years. Bradley L. Alt, Motley, appeared for an RU8 hearing on three

Browerville School finalizes schedule changes

By Venus King Browerville Public School Board met Monday September 12, 2011. All members were present. After approval of the agenda and August minutes Mr. Sutlief, Dean of Students gave his report. He stated that the school year is well underway. Both he and Lindsay Niehoff have been working on scheduling changes and online class schedule changes. He also stated that one fire drill has been done and Bus Safety Training for elementary students and pictures for all students would be done this week. Rachels Challenge, a program about bullying, will be held at the school. The students will attend the program during the day, and a program for parents will be held Wednesday September 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the school gym. Homecoming is the week of October 3rd thru 7th. Mr. Petermeier, Athletic Director, read a letter from the Barnsville Head Football Coach who expressed how impressed he and their players were with the good sportsmanship shown by the Browerville players and fans. Parents Night for Volleyball is Tuesday September 20th and Football Parents Night will be Friday September 30th. Ella Bressen the new Spanish Instructor for the Browerville Students was at the School Board meeting to meet the Board Members. Council Members approved hiring Carol Brandt as the accompanist for the High School Choir. Terry Boone was hired as the Assistant Girls Basketball Coach for 2011-12. A slight adjustment has been made to the school calendar. The end of the first semester will be Friday January 20, 2012 and Monday January 23, 2012 will be a Faculty Workshop. (No students in school that day). Board members also accepted the donation from Target Corporation Take Charge of Education program for $164.29 for Elementary and $184.98 for High School. After approval of all vendor claims the meeting was adjourned.

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2012. The daily limit is five and the possession limit is 10. Youll need a small game license, 12or 20-gauge shotgun (preferably with an open choke) and No. 7? target or field loads. Round out your equipment needs with a blaze orange hat and vest, a comfortable pair of boots, a pair of gloves and shooting glasses. Next, youll need to locate a general area to hunt. Top counties in the state include Aitkin, Cass, Itasca, St. Louis, Beltrami and Koochiching. Still, there are quality hunting opportunities across much of the northern half of the state. Grouse are also available in the heavily forested portions of southeastern Minnesota. Once you decide on the general area you plan to hunt, search the internet (you can find hunter walking trails, wildlife management area maps and other useful grouse information on the DNR website at www.mndnr.gov/grouse Talk to the DNR area wildlife office or visit the county courthouse to view a plat book that identifies lands open to public hunting. Once youve pinpointed a hunting area focus on the best available habitat; ruffed grouse prefer young forests, especially the subtle transitional seams and edges of these forests. As a rule, try to find places where the tree size at their base is between the diameter of your wrist and your calf. Trees of this size will be between 15-30 feet high. The type of tree although important, is less important than the size and how close they are together. Try to hunt areas where aspen are present and avoid areas that are solid conifers. While you may find grouse in such cover, your chances of getting a shot at them is slim. Trails that run through cover are great places to start. Remember, grouse often relate to edges and a trail provides two edges. Grouse are often drawn to trails to feed on clover and forbs and ingest gravel for digestion. If you intend to hunt without a dog, have your hunting partners assist in a partridge push. This tactic involves having one hunter 20 yards into the cover on the left of the trail and one hunter the same distance to the right of the trail. The third hunter positions on the trail and serves as the push coordinator. The hunting team proceeds slowly down the trail stopping briefly every 50 steps or so. The push coordinators job is to make sure that the team members stay abreast of each other and no one gets themselves in an unsafe position. Constant communication between team members is the key to maintaining a safe and productive hunting experience.

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Position: Todd County Family Service Worker
Qualifications: Bachelors or Masters degree in human services, child development, psychology, social work or related field or equivalent work experience. Experience with case management, group facilities, family and school systems. General purpose is to provide prevention/early intervention services to families with children preschool age through elementary (3rd grade) residing in Todd County and to act as a liaison between service providers and families. This is anticipated to be up to a 1,000 hour position that will begin as soon as possible. Position open until filled. Send resume and credentials to: Beth Fabian Todd County Family Services Collaborative 1100 5th Street NE Staples, MN 56479 Detailed position descriptions are available by contacting Tiffany at 218-894-2439, ext. 1066
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Part-time on-call Sentencing to Service Crew Leader(s) for Todd and Wadena Counties. Duties include supervising and training of adult and juvenile offenders who are assigned to a work crew, completing work projects, maintaining and accounting for equipment and supplies and completing some administrative tasks. This position may work one or more 10 hour workdays per week, however, there is no minimum hour guarantee. There are no benefits being offered with this position. Salary is $14.58 per hour. Applicants must possess a valid Minnesota Drivers License, auto insurance, and reliable transportation. Applicants must pass agency background check requirements prior to employment. Must possess construction skills, and be able to work with correctional clients. Contact Todd-Wadena Community Corrections at, (320) 732-6165, for an application packet. Applications must be completed, signed, and submitted to Todd-Wadena Community Corrections, 239 Central Avenue, Long Prairie, MN 56347 by 4:30 pm Friday, October 7, 2011 Equal Opportunity Employer
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If the piece of woods you are hunt has no trails, then look for any other type of edge or seam. These could include swamp edges, field edges and edges where two different tree types or sizes come together. You can hunt these areas much the same way as you would a trail but the walking will be more difficult. Hunting with a team in an area without trails makes it more difficult to work together and stay in a safe position. Be extra conscious of safety. Hunting linear cover like trails, seams and edges is a great way to begin your journey grouse hunting. Always remember to be sure of your target and what is beyond before taking the shot.

Hunter walking trails provide easy access to great grouse hunting areas
By Jay Johnson DNR hunting recruitment and retention coordinator Another great year of ruffed grouse hunting is upon us and its time to make plans and hit the woods. Whether youre a first-time ruffed grouse hunter, a seasoned veteran or a family planning an active outing, finding places that offer easy access to Minnesota's most-popular game bird will be your first priority. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) hunter walking trails are excellent places to start. Hunter walking trails offer hundreds of miles of easily accessible hunting trails that wind their way through wildlife management areas, state forests and other public hunting lands. There are more than 450 miles of maintained trails meandering throughout the northern half of the state, and new trails are continually being created. Many of these trails are gated, allowing foot traffic only, and offer parking lots or easy access to parking. Hunters can expect mowed routes that may follow old

This is a great year to start hunting grouse

By Jay Johnson DNR hunting recruitment and retention coordinator Ever hunted ruffed grouse? If not, this is the year to start. The tasty, fast-flying forest game bird is at high population levels. This means opportunities to see and harvest grouse are about as good as they get. And when they get good in Minnesota, they are the absolute best in the nation. Minnesota, which offers more than 11 million acres of public hunting land, often has the highest ruffed grouse harvest in the country. In fact, Minnesota is to grouse hunting what South Dakota is to pheasant hunting. So, if you arent hunting ruffed grouse, you are really missing out on the best upland bird hunting in the state. Here is some practical information to get you on your way: The season opens Saturday, Sept. 17, and runs through Sunday, Jan. 1,

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logging roads, are planted with clover or pass through forest openings that attract a variety of wildlife. There is a lot of great ruffed grouse habitat along these trails, said Jeff Lightfoot, DNR northeast regional wildlife manager. The trails are easy to navigate and offer excellent opportunities for the novice hunter or for families with kids just learning to hunt to see birds and enjoy the outdoors. Finding the hunter walking trails is simple at mndnr.gov/hwt. The DNR website offers a hunter walking trail tool that provides information on the locations of these trails by name and the county in which they are located. Simply select a county from the tool and browse the list of the various hunting trails. You can access a map of a specific trail in two ways: An interactive map that allows zooming in and out of the trail area using a compass tool. A downloadable Adobe Acrobat Reader file that displays an aerial view of the trail and the surrounding area. There are more than 165 maps presently available on this website, explained Tom Engel, DNR wildlife geographic information system specialist. New trail maps are being added continually, so folks should remember to check this website regularly for any new additions. Hunter trail maps are also available at most DNR area wildlife offices, along with a variety of information on the area wildlife hunting or viewing opportunities and tips. "There is no time better than this fall to pack up the hunting gear and the family and explore the forests of northern Minnesota by doing a little ruffed grouse hunting," said Ted Dick, DNR grouse coordinator. Ruffed grouse populations are at their peak right now. The excellent habitat and easy access youll find on the hunter walking trails provide the perfect ingredients for a successful hunt."

Todd County Sheriff to hold community notification meeting in Grey Eagle

On 9-29-2011 at 7:00 PM, the MN Department of Corrections and the Todd County Sheriff's Office will hold a community notification meeting regarding an offender that will be released into the community of Grey Eagle. The Community Notification will be held at the old City Hall on the northeast corner of the intersection of Spruce Street E. and Woodman Street S. across from the Grey Eagle City Hall. FACT SHEET NOTIFICATION OF RELEASE IN MINNESOTA RISK LEVEL THREE In addition to level two notification (schools and daycares as well as establishments and organizations that primarily serve individuals likely to be victimized by the offender), law enforcement may notify other members of the community whom the offender is likely to encounter. The Todd County Sheriff s Office is available to provide you with useful information on personal safety. The Todd County Sheriff s Office may be reached at (320) 732-2157. To report criminal activity by this offender or any other individual, please call 911. DUSTIN GENE AYRES DOB: 05/03/1982 OID: 211953 Race: White Hispanic: No Height: 511 Eyes: Blue Weight: 238lbs. Hair: Brown Complexion: Fair Build: Stocky Registration statute(s): 609.343 & 609.3451 Investigating agency: Benton County Sheriff s Office & Isanti County Sheriff s Office Release date: 10/06/2011 Supervision agent: Richard Lind at 877-653-8334 Offender has a history of sexual contact with minor female victims (age 8-16). Contact included fondling. Offender took advantage of victims sleeping states to gain compliance. Offender was known to victims. Address: Grey Eagle, MN 56336 Date of address change: 10/06/2011 The Todd County Sheriff s Office is releasing this information pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 244.052. This statute authorizes law enforcement agencies to inform the public of a sexual or predatory offenders release from prison or a secure treatment facility when the Todd County Sheriff s Office believes that the release of information will enhance public safety and protection. The individual who appears on this notification has been convicted of Criminal Sexual Conduct or another offense that requires registration with law enforcement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 243.166 or 243.167. This offender is not wanted by the police at this time and has served the sentence imposed on him/her by the court. This notification is not intended to increase fear in the community. Law enforcement believes that an informed public is a safer public. The Todd County Sheriff s Office, the supervising release agent, and the Minnesota Department of Corrections may NOT direct where the offender does or does not reside, nor can these agencies direct where he/she works or goes to school. The risk level of this offender has been determined based largely on his/her potential to re-offend based on his/her previous criminal behavior. Convicted sexual and predatory offenders have always been released to live in our communities. It was not until the passage of the Registration Act that law enforcement had an ability track the movement of these offenders after their initial release. With the passage of the Community Notification Act law enforcement may now share information about many of these offenders with the public. Abuse of this information to threaten, harass or intimidate a registered offender is unacceptable and such acts could be charged as a crime. Such abuses could potentially end the ability of law enforcement to provide these notifications. If community notification ends the only person who wins is the offender. Many of these offenders derive their power from the opportunity that secrecy provides. For questions about sex offenders and community notification, go to HYPERLINK "http://www.doc.state.mn.us" www.doc.state.mn.us and click on Level Three Predatory Offender Information

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of EdVisions Schools, a company in Henderson, Minnesota. Thomas works through the Blandin Foundation to help schools with referendums, Supt. Jim Madsen told the board. Madsen said Thomas had worked with the Staples-Motley School District recently. The problem of staffing the Eagle Valley School District office is ongoing. At the Sept. 12 meeting, the board accepted the resignation of Renee Godding, who was hired in August to fill an office position. However, Godding decided the job was not going to work out, and submitted her resignation after a short time. Because the office staff position is vacant again, Supt. Madsen has had to spend his time doing clerical work normally done by office staff. Madsen requested that the board add more days to his 20112012 contract. The contract, approved at the April 11, 2011, school board meeting, called for Mr. Madsen to work two days per week for the 2011-2012 school year, for a total of 100 days. The contract provided for 12 additional days that Mr. Madsen could work, depending on the needs of the district. Mr. Madsen said on Sept. 12 that he had already used up those 12 days, and needed more. The board voted to approve a resolution accepting a Memorandum of Understanding calling for an unspecified number of additional days. The personnel committee of the school board met in closed session after the board meeting to decide what to do next about the office vacancy. The meeting adjourned at 8:14 PM.