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Volume 98; Number 27

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Reflections on the year 2013

undergone many medical procedures, including have a pacemaker implanted, to regulate here heart, which was affected by the Lyme Disease. Christ the King Sweetheart Balls was held at the Clarissa Ballroom. Winters full fury returned, brining blizzard conditions to much of the state and leaving many schools closed and roadways impassible. Mary Schultz, rural Browerville, along with her husband have been creating and restoring stained glass for 35 years. She was also offering a fused glass jewelry making class. A rural Parkers Prairie man heard a plane with engine trouble followed by a loud crash on February 20th. Adam MInze, 41, of Ottertail, was alone at the time of the crash and was the only victim.

the Clarissa Drug store resulted in an arrest at a nearby residence. A late season snow storm contributed to a multi vehicle accident on US Hwy 71, just south of Browerville. Three persons involved in the accident were transported to the Long Prairie Hospital. The Browerville Red Hat Toddies contributed 30 lbs. of food and $50 to the local food shelf. Delores Myers was the lucky winner of $100 in the Browerville Blade subscription drawing.

April 2013
Todd County Sheriff s Department assisted with a drug bust at a Motley residence in Cass County. After 33 years on the job L. J. Abrahamson retired as clerk of Little Elk Township. Knotty Pine Embroidery & Screen Printing in Browerville added laser cutting and engraving to their long list of services. Megan Benning and Gia Goligowski were the winners of the Blade Easter Coloring Contest. They each won a bucket of Easter treats and spring fun. Marys Country Porch on Main St. opened for business. Christ the King students collected several boxes of food items for the food shelf. A Canadian Pacific trail derailed and spilled an undetermined amount of oil near Parkers Prairie. The Todd County Museum

A young man, missing from Indiana since 1994 was located living near Browerville. He had been abducted by his grandparents when he was five years old.

March 2013
March is Food Shelf Month and with the hard winter weve had many area Food Shelves were asking for help from the public with replenishing their shelves. Scott Vedbraaten was chosen to the the Browerville Public School Superintendent. A rural Sebeka woman had her car stolen while it was parked at a residence in Browerville. The Browerville Sportsmans Club held their annual banquet at the Clarissa Ballroom. The event was a sell out, with hundreds of great prizes donated by many area businessmen. According to documents filed with Todd County, a Wayzata company is purchasing almost all of Verso Fiber Farm LLCs land holdings in Todd County. Verso Sartell is the company that owned the giant paper mill in Sartell that exploded and burned in May 2012. The Browerville Boys Basketball team were one game away from heading to the MN State Basketball Tournament. Several inches of very wet snow made travel difficult on a Monday morning. St. Paul Police Officer Daniel King, son of Gerald King, rural Cushing, was shot in the back with a 12 ga. shotgun when answering a report of stolen weapons in St. Paul. An early morning break in at

January 2013
Gabriel Dempsey was the first baby born in Long Prairie, Jan. 2, 2013. Todd County Administrator Nathan Burkett resigned his position effective immediately. A thin layer of ice on the roads contributed to a one vehicle roll over just south of Browerville on US Hwy 71. Mitchell Heid joined the Browerville Tigers 1000 point club in a game with St. Johns. The county board voted to go ahead with renovations of Annex I and II in Long Prairie. It was expected the renovation would take six to seven months to complete. Deputy Tyler Thiel is the Liaison Officer for Browerville Public School. He will be at the school to be a visible law enforcement presence and interact with staff and students. Todd County Care Center was ready to offer home health care services to the area. Robert Schueller,Browerville boys basketball coach obtained his 200th career victory in a game against Royalton. Newly elected Todd County Commissioners took their oath of office. Industrial Technology teacher Doug Michael retired, Jeremy Rach took over his teaching duties.

Adam Sutlief hit his 100th career win with his 494th pin on January 22. On January 26 a Dodge pickup went through the ice on Big Birch Lake. Tarissa Host and Kyle Petermeier were selected as the recipients of the 2013 Browerville Triple A award.

has several items that were donated to them in the past, but have no history recorded about them. One of the items was a red cross quilt. The quilt is white with red crosses appliqued on it, and names and stars embroidered on it. It is believed to be the names of servicemen during WWI, but no one knows for sure where this quilt came from or who donated it to the museum. Members of Browerville High Schools National Honor Society, Kyle Petermeier, Mason Moore, Tarissa Host, and Travis Wehrenberg, were on hand to welcome new inductees: Jay Brichacek, Brooke Kolstad, Anna Salber, Benton Johnson, Trent Johnson, and Jackson Polak Several late April snow storms with near whiteout conditions kept rescue personnel busy with vehicle accidents and cars and even a bus in the ditch. Several people were taken to local hospitals. Two Swanville men were arrested after the sheriff s office received a report of a burglary of a residence in Burnhamville Township. Burglaries had also been committed in Swanville at two businesses and one residence. The 3M Corporation made a generous donation of office supplies to the Browerville School. BHS students placed well at district vocal competition. Frustrated spring athletes spent time shoveling off the Continued on page 12.

February 2013
Browerville Lions served up a traditional Super Bowl Breakfast at the Browerville Community Center. Four finalists will be considered for the position of Superintendent of Schools for Browerville. They will be interviewed February 28th. The flu was making its rounds in the area and even employees of the Blade werent exempt. A vehicle experiencing mechanical malfunction went off the road on County 21, just north of Browerville and struck a tree. Kaitlin Buchta and her passenger were transported to the hospital. Marie Katterhagen completed her second trip to Guatemala as a medical volunteer. The Blade received an interesting article written by Megan (Noska) Crist, 26, formerly of rural Browerville. She had contracted Lyme Disease while serving in Afghanistan. She has

Life saving action by Long Prairie Police Officer Ryan Hanson and Browervilles Gary Bentz saved the life of baseball umpire Dan Wessel at the game between Long PrairieGrey Eagle and Minnewaska. Hanson and Bentz continued CPR until the ambulance arrived.

WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT

Tue. Dec. 31 Mostly Sunny -10/-24 Wed. Jan. 1 Partly Cloudy -8/-12 Thur. Jan. 2 Partly Cloudy 6/-4 Fri. Jan. 3 Snow Showers 13/6 Sat. Jan. 4 Mostly Cloudy 10/-8 Sun. Jan. 5 Partly Cloudy 5/0

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PEOPLE PAGE
November 17, 1955, at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Fairfax, MN. They raised their family and made their livelihood in farming, moving to the Bertha area in 1976. Frank enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveling across the country. He loved most pets, liked dancing to a good polka, and especially enjoyed time with his family. He was a township supervisor for several years. Frank is survived by his loving wife Agnes; children Fay Hauer, New Ulm, Dawn (Bruce) Peterson, Westminster, CO, Ella (Gary) Meyer, Wahpeton, ND, Arlyn (Diane), Browerville, and Carla (Ron) Stennes, Waseca; 13 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; two step-grandsons & a stepgranddaughter. Frank was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Ella; brothers Leo, Floyd and Stanley Mack. Military honors provided by the Elmer Goche Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Wadena. Burial was in St. Josephs Catholic Cemetery, Bertha. Arrangements by Schuller Family Funeral Homes in Bertha.

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Obituaries

Milestones
Happy Birthday this week to: Jan. 1: Jim Jonckowski, Barb Strack, Kelly Johnson, Al Rolfs, Gary Larson, Mary Hadash, Diane Hage, Cathernine Callahan, Katelyn Kellen, Nicole Motzko; Jan. 2: Linda Winkler, Matt Adamietz; Jan. 3: Renae Buhl, Greg Christopher, Sue Noska, John Tabatt, Bridgett Butler, Dwason Quistorff, Logan Rech; Jan. 4: Jared Jagush, Shayla Host, Aidan Rech; Jan. 6: Joe Myers, Stacy Eggerth, Irvin Crosby, Joan Perish; Jan. 7: Scott Bleninger, Bryan Crosby, Lady Jane Bednarz, Noah Becker Happy Anniversary this week to: Jan. 1: Mark and Carla Hoelscher

Card of Thanks

Bob Mason Robert Lee Mason Sr., 69, Browerville, passed away on December 22, 2013, at his residence. Funeral services for Bob were held Monday, December 30, 2013, at the First Baptist Church Long Prairie with Pastor Paul Twist officiating. Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery, Browerville. Bob was born July 14, 1944, in Sturgis, South Dakota, to Francis Lee Jack and Ollie (Welton) Mason. He was a welder, an avid hunter, a Todd County Sheriff Deputy of 22 years and a member of the Browerville Fire Department for 16 years. He also worked with the Sentence to Serve Crew as a crew leader for 9 years. Bob was very loved and respected by his family as well as the community. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Bob is survived by his wife of 18 years, June; children: Robbie Mason Jr., Missy Hillmer, Brenda Ackerson, Debbie (Kurt) Abrahamson; siblings: James (Loretta) Mason, Sturgis, S.D., Charles Reed, Oregon, Patty (Chuck) Carroll, Oregon and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his previous wife Kathy, grandson Jeremy and great grandson Blake. Arrangements by Iten Funeral Home, Browerville.

Legacy dollars leaving lasting legacy in northern forest

EASEMENT AND ACQUISITION EFFORT HAS PROTECTED LARGE TRACTS OF INTACT FOREST When Minnesotans behold the vast forests of the north, they look much as they did before voters passed the Legacy Amendment to the state constitution in 2008. Yet the difference is huge and reassuring for recreational users and resource managers who view these lands by looking at property ownership maps. What you dont see from the road is the visionary public policy that has protected more than 210,000 acres of forest in the name of public recreation, sound fish and wildlife management and sustainable supplies of timber for the wood products industry, said Forrest Boe, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forestry Division director. That amount of protection would not have happened without the Legacy Amendment. It was five years ago that citizens voted to impose a sales tax of three-eighths of 1 percent on themselves for 25 years. Since 2009, when tax revenues began to flow, the Legacy Amendment has generated more than a billion dollars for clean water, parks and trails, habitat conservation and Minnesotas arts and cultural heritage. Of that amount, $200-plus million has been appropriated to the DNR for its direct use. And of that amount, $41.4 million was allocated to a pioneering project called Minnesotas Forests for the Future. Legacy funds were used to protect 207,441 acres of forest with permanent conservation easements, Boe said. Another 2,746 acres were protected by fee acquisition. At an average protection cost of $254 per acre, there was strong support in the hunting, timber industry, legislative and natural resource communities that this was a good investment in Minnesotas future. That investment took the form of appropriations to the DNR totaling $18 million in 2009, $18 million in 2010 and $5.4 million in 2011. These dollars went primarily to a forest conservation easement purchased from the The family of Cindy Stevens would like to extend a sincere thank you to everyone that helped organize and volunteered their time for her benefit held Saturday, December 14, 2013 at the Clarissa Ballroom. Thank you as well to all those who attended. Your support and prayers are greatly appreciated. Above: A few of the volunteers who assisted with the benefit. UPM/Blandin Paper Co. Specifically, Legacy dollars were used to protect 190,000 acres of working forest land in Itasca, Aitkin, St. Louis, Cass, Beltrami, Koochiching and Clearwater counties called the Upper Mississippi Forest Legacy Project. They were also used to protect another 20,000 acres through several smaller projects. Boe said the timing of the Legacy Amendment was particularly fortuitous. In 2007, he said, the DNR pulled together a highlevel team of natural resource and forest industry experts to develop a strategic plan to meet Minnesotas future recreation, economic and ecological needs. That team, which included hunting, county government, timber producer and off-highway vehicle interests, issued its report in 2008. That report recommended the formation of the Minnesota Forests for the Future program, which was established by the Legislature in 2008 and has served as an important tool for ensuring that legislatively appropriated Legacy dollars are invested wisely and with citizen support. In 2009 the purchase of public easements began. What did Legacy dollars actually buy? According to Boe, the state secured the protection of intact forests on a large scale. The easements and acquisitions connect existing public forests together to create several thousand square miles of contiguous, protected forest land that provides habitat for a range of species, including wolves, black bear, white-tailed deer, ruffed grouse, woodcock and countless numbers of other animals and plants. The purchases also contain extensive water features, including 30 miles of statedesignated trout streams, more than 100 miles of other streams and approximately 60,000 acres of intact wetlands. The purchases also keep the lands open forever for outdoor recreation, including hunting, fishing, hiking and snowmobiling. The Upper Mississippi Forest Legacy Project property contains more than 82 miles of grant-in-aid snowmobile trails as well as 32 miles of all-terrain vehicle trails. A segment of the North Country National Scenic Trail also runs through the property. Boe said the economic benefits are substantive, too, because these lands remain a working forest that supplies timber for pulp, paper and forest products industry. The UPM/Blandin Paper Co. land supplies timber to17 manufacturing facilities in Minnesota and supports several thousand families directly or indirectly. Finally, Boe said, Legacy dollars were able to attract $9.75 million in additional funding from nongovernment sources. These private donations came from the Blandin Foundation, Richard King Mellow Foundation, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Wal-Mart Acres for America Program and the Conservation Fund. The Forest Legacy project was largely funded by the Outdoor Heritage Fund. Thirty-three percent of the sales tax revenue from the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment is distributed to the Outdoor Heritage Fund. These funds may be spent only to restore, protect and enhance wetlands, prairies, forest and habitat for fish, game and wildlife. The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council was established by the Legislature to provide annual recommendations on how the Outdoor Heritage funds should be used. For more information about the Legacy Amendment, visit www.mndnr.gov/legacy.

Marriage Licenses
Jamie R. Durbin, Burtrum, and Matthew W. Brinkman, Burtrum

Births
Jeanne Hoemberg and Audie Tesch, Sebeka, girl, Lillian Jade, 7 lbs 9 oz, December 13, 2013 Amanda and Anthony Halvorson, Brainerd, boy, Theodore James, 9 lbs 8 oz, December 13, 2013 Kristina and Lyle Gutzke, Sebeka, girl, Sammantha Jo, 10 lbs 9 oz, December 13, 2013 Natasha Hamilton, Brainerd, boy, Kontrae Kenneth, 7 lbs 6 oz, December 16, 2013 Tiffany Johnson, Browerville, girl, Kaylei Renee, 4 lbs 15 oz, December 17, 2013 Karey Park and Jeremiah Mick, Backus, girl, MaKayla Ann, 6 lbs 7 oz, December 20, 2013

Looking Back
50 years ago - Jan. 2, 1964 New arrivals at St. Johns Hospital: Mr. and Mrs. Albert Noska, Browerville, boy, Scott Brian, 7 lb. 2 1/2 oz., Dec. 18, 1963 Mr. and Mrs. Elden Hybl, Browerville, boy, Bernard Lee, 9 lb. 7 1/2 oz., Dec. 19, 1963 Mr. and Mrs. James Trantina, Browerville, girl, 8 lb., Dec. 22, 1963 Frank Alfred Mack The Mass of Christian Burial for Frank Alfred Mack of Bertha was held Saturday, December 28, 2013 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bertha. Frank passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on Saturday December 21, 2013 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Frank was born on February 3, 1928, to Frank John and Ella Louise (Hamann) Mack in Butternut Valley Township, Blue Earth County, MN. He served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. Frank and Agnes Palmer were united in marriage on 25 years ago - Jan. 5, 1989 Tigers take second in holiday tournament. In the first round Long Prairie defeated Eagle Valley and Browerville defeated Parkers Prairie. In the second round Parkers Prairie edged Eagle Valley and Long Prairie defeated Browervlle. Named to the All Tournament Team was Lonnie Stanton and Andy Jacobson

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HAPPENINGS
Browerville City Council meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7 pm in the Browerville City Hall Browerville AA and Al-Anon meet every Wednesday at 8 pm at the Todd County DAC Building which is more people than the amount of travelers who pass through Chicagos OHare International Airport on an average day. 1.8 million meals and snacks, the equivalent of feeding the entire population of Philadelphia lunch in a day. 29,000 overnight stays in shelters for people forced from their homes by disasters, enough to fill the largest hotel in New York City for more than two weeks. 1 million relief items distributed, including more than 33,700 toothbrushes. $74 million to more than 60 nonprofit partners to help people and communities recover from Superstorm Sandy. Flooding In April, flooding struck 10,000 homes in 10 counties in Illinois. More than a thousand Red Cross volunteers provided shelter and food to displaced families and delivered relief supplies to those returning to waterlogged homes. In September, almost a half-years worth of rain fell in just three days across several counties in and around Boulder, Colo. Red Crossers responded and served more than 204,000 meals and snacks, handed out more than 249,000 relief items and provided about 15,000 health and mental health contacts. The Red Cross also provided a total of 3,800 shelter stays for people forced from their homes by the flooding. Tornados and Severe Storms The largest and most deadly tornado outbreak in 2013 came in Oklahoma in May, when a series of tornadoes ripped through the state, and Red Cross workers were there to comfort the survivors, including the community of Moore, Okla., where two elementary schools were struck by a deadly EF-4 tornado. More than six months later, the Red Cross continues to help residents through long-term recovery centers and other community programs. In addition, Mississippi was hit particularly hard by severe spring storms for the third year in a row, including a tornado that severely damaged the Red Cross building in

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Todd County Sheriffs Final Newsletter

Due to circumstances affecting my benefits, I have chosen to retire from my position as Sheriff effective 12-30-2013. The County had offered a health insurance benefit to retirement eligible employees where they would pay for single health insurance coverage for three years upon retirement. The County Board took that benefit away. Todd County elected Officials went to the Board and asked if we could be exempt, finish our current term, and still receive the benefit. The County Board did not exempt us. Because of the loss of this benefit, I need to retire this year to still be eligible for the benefit. I had always planned on finishing my term prior to this decision by the Board. Initially I was upset that I would have to leave before my term was up. Now I am looking forward to retirement. I have a total of 34 years of experience in the Law Enforcement profession and the job has been very good to me. I was first elected as Todd County Sheriff in 2007 and I am currently in my second term. Throughout my tenure as Sheriff, we have successfully handled many major incidents. I definitely cant take credit for everything that we have handled. There are many excellent employees that have made my job easier. The technology that is used in the Sheriff s Office has seen major improvements and there are large projects that continue to be pursued. We have had to spend a large amount of time updating the radio and paging systems and are currently in a cooperative joint powers agreement with Douglas and Wadena Countys to upgrade the 911 phone answering system. In 2009, we installed computers in our squads and updated every aspect of our records system. This was a major project and we were able to get a discounted price with a company that was new to the business because we were the first agency in Minnesota to sign up with their product. At that time, they had 4 employees. They have now grown to over 50 employees and are implementing their product in numerous Minnesota Law Enforcement Agencies. I have thoroughly enjoyed my years in Law Enforcement and have especially enjoyed serving as the Todd County Sheriff. I will miss many of the people that I have worked with through the years. I truly appreciate the support that I have received from the citizens of Todd County who had the faith in me to elect me to the position of Sheriff. My retirement has come a year before it was expected so I havent had a lot of time to make plans for my retirement. I do have hobbies that I enjoy and I look forward to spending more time with family and friends. Thanks to everyone in the Sheriff s Office and throughout Todd County for the support that you have given me. I have really enjoyed it but I do realize its time to move on. Todd County Sheriff Peter J. Mikkelson

Browerville Area Food Shelf Holiday Schedule

The Browerville Area Food Shelf will have an adjusted food distribution schedule for January 2014. It will be open the last four (4) Wednesdays: 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th. The hours of distribution will remain the same: 10:00 - 12:00 and 1:00 - 3:00. Hattiesburg in February. Again in April, the Red Cross was there, opening shelters, providing food and water, and helping survivors recover. In November, dozens of tornadoes cut a path of destruction through the Midwest, damaging more than 1,000 homes and leaving hundreds of thousands without power during a cold snap. Wildfires When wildfires threatened communities, the Red Cross offered evacuees a safe place to stay and supported first responders. In total, the Red Cross mobilized more than 2,000 workers to support 10 large wildfire responses in eight states during 2013, such as Colorado, Arizona, California and New Mexico. Home Fires Its not just the high-profile disasters that left thousands of people in need this year. The Red Cross also responded to more than 52,000 home fires across America, helping 226,000 people get back on their feet. For those who have suffered a home fire, the event can be just as devastating as the high profile disasters that get a large amount of national attention. Regardless of the size of the event, the Red Cross responds in the same waywith shelter, food and emotional support. International Disasters In 2013, the American Red Cross assisted an estimated 1.3 million people affected by disasters in 24 countries outside of the U.S. These included storms and floods in the Philippines, Argentina, Bangladesh and Nigeria. Red Cross workers continue to respond to the ongoing humanitarian need created by the civil unrest in Syria, as well as needs caused by conflicts in other areas around the world. The Red Cross responded to food insecurity issues in Malawi and Zimbabwe and continued our earthquake recovery work in Haiti that has been ongoing since 2010. Additionally, the Red Cross continued its vital work in reconnecting families separated by conflict and disaster, reconnecting 886 families this year alone.

Red Cross responded to 407 disasters across Northern Minnesota Region in 2013
EFFORT PART OF OVERALL RED CROSS RESPONSE TO DISASTERS NATIONWIDE In a year that had deadly tornadoes, fierce wildfires and destructive floods in many states, the Northern Minnesota Region of the American Red Cross responded to 407 disasters, including 1 of the 146 large disaster relief efforts led by the American Red Cross in 42 states and territories in 2013. This year, the Red Cross continued to serve the people across our region through the dedicated work of its staff and volunteers, said Phil Hansen, regional chapter executive of the American Red Cross Northern Minnesota Region. 2013 was a busy year and we are very thankful for everyone who supported our efforts to help those in need. During 2013, the Northern Minnesota Region responded to 406 residential fires, helping 1,972 adults and children with emergency aid, such as shelter, food, clothing, medical and emotional support. In May, the region deployed 41 disaster relief workers to the Menahga Wildfire in Minnesota and Germann Road Wildfire in Wisconsin. In addition, the region sent 59 workers to help with large disaster responses across the nation, including Oklahoma, Colorado, and Illinois. Behind the Numbers: Mobilizing Responses for Big Disasters The Red Cross disaster responses across the country in 2013 included: 16,700 workersmany of them volunteersproviding care, comfort and support to those in need. 89,000 contacts by specially trained workers with disaster victims who needed mental health support or health services,

Peggys Potpourri
The guy who won the Indianapolis 500 in 1915 had to get out and push his broken car for more than the last mile of the race. Theodore Roosevelt had a pet bear. A pearl can be dissolved in vinegar. The penny was the first U.S. coin to feature the likeness of an actual person. A venus flytrap can eat a whole cheeseburger. You transfer more germs shaking hands than kissing. A cat has 32 muscles in each ear. To make one pound of honey, a honeybee must tap about two million flowers. The scientist, Louis Pasteur, used to sneak a microscope into friends houses under his coat and then examine the food they serving to make sure it was safe from germs. The sound of E.T. walking was made by someone squishing her hands in Jello. The Kiwi, national bird of New Zealand, cant fly. It lives in a hole in the ground, is almost blind and lays only one egg each year. February 1865 is the only month in recorded history not to have a full moon. Your ribs move about 5 million times a year, every time you breathe. Winter either bites with its teeth or lashes with its tail......Proverb Half a loaf, half a loaf, Half a loaf onward. All in the belly at once, Toasted and buttered. "Downward the raisin bread, Charge past the gums!" she said. Into the belly, the crunch Echoed and sputtered.

With apologies to Alfred Lord Tennyson

Marge on a Midnight Raid

"Forward the Midnight Raid! Slather the marmalade!" (Not tho' the sleeper knew Someone had plundered.) Ice cream and pizza pie, Hers not to pass 'em by. Choc'late chip by the batch, Scavenged and down the hatch. Mirror to the right of her Mirror to the left of her Mirror behind her, Back to the cupboard. "Diet begins at dawn, After the food's all gone," Humbly she blubbered. By Mary Sullivan

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LEGAL NOTICES
ed by unanimous vote: To approve the November 19, 2013 Regular Board Minutes as read. On motion by Kneisl and second by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Commissioner Warrants #36141 #36277 in the amount of $100,129.16 for payment on December 6, 2013. On motion by Blessing and second by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Auditor Warrants #221381 #221628 in the amount of $2,399,533.57. On motion by Kircher and second by Blessing, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: GAMBLING PERMIT FOR NATL WILD TURKEY FED (STRUTTIN BLACK BEARDS) WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners are establishing their approval for a Gambling Permit for Natl Wild Turkey (Struttin Black Beards) through this resolution. RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approve a one day, Gambling Permit for the Natl Wild Turkey Fed (Struttin Black Beards) to hold a raffle at the Hub Supper Club, located at 30905 Co Rd 13, Burtrum, MN on February 1st, 2014. Auditor-Treasurer On motion by Kircher and second by Kneisl, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE 2014 COUNTY BUDGET WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners are required to adopt an annual budget and certify it to the County Auditor. RESOLVED, the Todd County Board of Commissioners hereby approve the following as the 2014 Budget for the County of Todd, Minnesota and directs that it be forwarded to the County Auditor. On motion by Blessing and second by Erickson, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE 2014 COUNTY LEVY WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners are required to adopt an annual levy and certify it to the County Auditor. RESOLVED, the Todd County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the following as the 2014 levy for the County of Todd, Minnesota and directs that it be forwarded to the County Auditor. ACTION TO CALL A SPECIAL ELECTION BY THE COUNTY BOARD WHEREAS, There will be a vacancy in the office of County Commissioner District 1 (one) as of January 1, 2014. RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners hereby set the date for the Special General Election for May 19, 2014, and if necessary a Primary Election will be set for March 18, 2014. Health & Human Services On motion by Kneisl and second by Kircher, the following motion

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Todd County Board of Commissioners Minutes of the Meeting of the Todd County Board of Commissioners held on November 26, 2013
Call to Order The Todd County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners Board Room in the City of Long Prairie, MN on the 26th day of November, 2013 at 10:45 AM. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Neumann. All members present. Closed Session On motion by Blessing and second by Kneisl, the Todd County Commissioners Special Meeting was recessed and went into Closed Session with Attorney Kristi Hastings, from Pemberton Law Offices for discussion of personnel data designated as nonpublic/confidential under Minnesota Statutes 13.43. On motion Kneisl and second by Erickson, the Todd County Commissioners Meeting was resumed. Commissioner Neumann read a statement to extend a public apology to Chris Pelzer regarding the discussion at the November 5, 2013 Board Meeting and Work Session regarding the Administrator information on the Administration page of the County website. Human Resources On motion by Kircher and second by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To accept Todd County Commissioner Mark Blessings resignation effective December 31, 2013. Adjourn On motion by Blessing and second by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To adjourn until December 3, 2013. On a motion by Erickson and second by Kneisl, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held November 26, 2013 were duly approved by a unanimous vote of the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on December 17, 2013. Witness my hand and seal Randy Neumann, County Board Chairperson Karen Busch, Todd County Auditor-Treasurer

On motion by Kneisl and second by Blessing, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: TO APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND TO THE WELFARE FUND FOR PAYMENT ON THE COST OF THE IMAGING PROJECT WHEREAS, The Todd County Social Services Dept. has been working on a Document Imaging Project in 2013. RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the transfer of $52,601.00, the cost of the imaging project in Social Services, from the General Revenue Fund to the Welfare fund. On motion by Kircher and second by Kneisl, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

Minutes of the Meeting of the Todd County Board of Commissioners held on December 3, 2013
Call to Order The Todd County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners Board Room in the City of Long Prairie, MN on the 3rd day of December, 2013 at 9:00 AM. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Neumann. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. All members present. Approval of Agenda On motion by Kneisl and second by Blessing, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the agenda with the following additions/changes: Add Call Special Election Routine Business On motion by Blessing and second by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopt-

was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve to recruit, interview and hire two CPS Social Worker Positions. The cost would be $127,116 for two positions. Projected net county expense after anticipated revenue is $64,962. Budgeted amount is $54,791. Funding Source 53% State., 47% County. Human Services On motion by Kneisl and second by Blessing, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: The Todd County Board of Commissioners accepts and approves Richard Doroffs resignation effective December 30, 2013. On motion by Blessing and second by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: The Todd County Board of Commissioners accepts and approves Charles Pelzers resignation effective December 30, 2013. Discussion was held regarding Elected and Appointed Positions. Letter of Intent for the Sheriffs Position from Jon Sarago was read and a Letter of Intent for the Auditor/Treasurer Position from Denise Gaida was read. After further discussion it was decided to open up to other applicants for these positions. Letters of Intent will be accepted in the Administration office. A letter from the Administration Office will be sent out to the Sheriff s Department, Auditor/Treasurer Department and Assessors looking for Letters of Interest. The deadline for the letters will be December 10, 2013 until 4:30 pm. On December 13, 2013 the Commissioner will go through applicants letters and determine who to appoint to fill out the current term. Lenny Doroffs position will be advertised internally and then posted externally if needed. Discussion for the retire payout will be discussed at the December 30, 2013 meeting and set the appointed positions and elected officials wages and per diems. Commissioners Report Kneisl reported on the Solid Waste meeting. The Clay County Commissioner and the Administrator were there. They are

very interested in joining Prairie Lakes. Discussion will be held at Clay County on December 13, 2013 on how to go about this. That would make 5 Counties involved in Prairie Lakes. Commissioner Neumann announced they had a record turnout at the Thanksgiving Dinner and the Presbyterian Church this year. Commissioner Kircher announced the AMC conference will be held December 8 11, 2013. Adjourn Commissioner Neumann adjourned the meeting until December 17, 2013. Commissioner Warrants Vendor Name Amount APEX EQUIPMENT 4,676.21 BRAATEN SAND & GRAVEL 3,867.53 CENTRA CARE HEALTH SYSTEMS LONG PRAIRIE 2,299.32 CENTRACARE HEALTH SERVICES 5,146.89 FLEET SERVICES DIVISION 3,556.32 MORRIS ELECTRONICS 4,987.60 MORRISON CO PUBLIC HEALTH SERV 2,919.96 NORTH AMERICAN SALT 24,355.40 PRAIRIES EDGE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC 2,354.22 STAPLES WORLD 2,983.87 ZUERCHER TECH LLC 16,085.00 Payments Less than 2000 26,896.84 Final Total 100,129.16 Auditor Warrants Vendor Name AMERICAN HERITAGE BANK COMPUTER PROFESSIONALS JOHNSON/JOANNE KILLIAN/MERLE LONG PRAIRIE OIL COMPANY MN DEPT OF FINANCE VERIZON Payments less than 2000 AMERICAN HERITAGE BANK CARD SERVICES COBORNS FLEET SERVICES/ WEX BANK GENE-OS COUNTRYSIDE REST LLC LONG PRAIRIE SANITARY SERVICE SPRINGSTED INC TODD COUNTY DAC Payments less than 2000 AMERICAN HERITAGE CONTEGRITY GROUP INC EAGLE CONST CO INC JAPKE DECORATING & CARPET LLC MIDSTATE TILE CO MINNESOTA POWER & LIGHT MORRISON COUNTY NORTHERN STAR COOP PETERS & CHURCHWELL RAINBOW RIDER ROYL MASONRY CO YAMRY CONST INC Payments less than 2000 MATHIOWETZ CONST CO MITCHS FUEL SERV MYERS CLEANING SERV PASKEWITZ/LARRY PEMBERTON SORLIE RUFER & KERSHNER RESOURCE TRAINING AND SOLUTIONS TODD CO AUDITORTREASURER

Amount 2,615.00 4,007.82 2,000.00 6,000.00 6,807.36 6,523.50 3,225.99 12,830.44 36,105.63 2,645.81 6,166.84 3,969.05 2,025.00 4,823.14 3,672.00 11,316.15 5,396.44 4,069.84 30,143.50 15,200.00 4,750.00 14,816.74 62,458.50 4,624.72 4,964.00 5,000.00 22,034.06 10,450.00 18,012.92 61,517.50 25,275.00 2,695.00 3,315.00 26,721.40 208,903.50 15,593.50

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Thursday, January 2, 2014 NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: April 27, 2006 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $79,500.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Fabiola Botello Becerra a/k/a Fabiola Botello and Miguel Carrillo, Wife and Husband MORTGAGEE: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed May 3, 2006, Todd County Recorder, as Document Number 441719 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 7, Block 13, Tweed's Fourth Addition to the Village of Long Prairie. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1202nd Ave SW, Long Prairie, MN 56347 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 36-0048800 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $74,885.22 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: January 30, 2014, 10:00am PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's Main Office, 115 Third Street South, Long Prairie, MN 56347 to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s) the personal representatives or assigns. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property, if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23, is 11:59 p.m. on July 30, 2014, or the next business day if July 30, 2014 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032 DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: December 10, 2013 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP BY Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Diane F. Mach - 273788 Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 Randolph W. Dawdy - 2160X Ronald W. Spencer - 0104061 Stephanie O. Nelson 0388918 Gary J. Evers - 0134764 Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR
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TODD CO AUDITORTREASURER 38,548.50 TRI CITY PAVING INC 150,564.6 TRIMIN SYSTEMS INC 2,026.00 ZAYO ENTERPRISE NETWORKS 3,327.40 Payments less than 2000 11,717.74 AMERICAN HERITAGE BANK 62,580.39 CITY OF BERTHA 8,077.78 CITY OF BROWERVILLE 18,857.00 CITY OF CLARISSA 4,277.93 CITY OF EAGLE BEND 10,295.60 CITY OF GREY EAGLE 4,678.70 CITY OF HEWITT 6,258.94 CITY OF LONG PRAIRIE 25,548.50 CITY OF OSAKIS 10,134.07 CITY OF STAPLES 25,256.20 REGION V DEVLPMT COMMISSION 2,830.36 SAUK RIVER WATER SHED DISTRICT 9,855.37 SCHOOL DIST 213 95,489.83 SCHOOL DIST 2170 55,599.46 SCHOOL DIST 2753 225,962.34 SCHOOL DIST 2759 48,163.44 SCHOOL DIST 486 38,313.15 SCHOOL DIST 740 6,622.56 SCHOOL DIST 743 55,293.66 SCHOOL DIST 786 96,567.42 SCHOOL DIST 787 51,889.41 SCHOOL DIST 789 4,268.88 SCHOOL DIST 790 5,656.63 SCHOOL DIST 818 9,280.52 TOWN OF BARTLETT 18,333.38 TOWN OF BERTHA 24,222.40 TOWN OF BIRCHDALE 16,182.79 TOWN OF BRUCE 17,640.20 TOWN OF BURLEENE 17,418.45 TOWN OF BURNHAMVILLE 14,498.08 TOWN OF EAGLE VALLEY 24,963.18 TOWN OF FAWN LAKE 9,175.48 TOWN OF GERMANIA 18,917.17 TOWN OF GORDON 13,290.30 TOWN OF GREY EAGLE 15,218.80 TOWN OF HARTFORD 32,743.11 TOWN OF IONA 21,556.40 TOWN OF KANDOTA 7,051.43 TOWN OF LESLIE 17,327.71 TOWN OF LITTLE ELK 11,311.41 TOWN OF LITTLE SAUK 20,805.87 TOWN OF LONG PRAIRIE 18,419.67 TOWN OF MORAN 19,724.09 TOWN OF REYNOLDS 21,117.25 TOWN OF ROUND PRAIRIE 42,185.07 TOWN OF STAPLES 22,138.81 TOWN OF STOWE PRAIRIE 31,260.00 TOWN OF TURTLE CREEK 9,226.00 TOWN OF VILLARD 15,739.71 TOWN OF WARD 18,280.40 TOWN OF WEST UNION 24,141.10 TOWN OF WYKEHAM 23,817.20 Payments less than 2000 4,210.37 Final Total 2,399,533.57 On a motion by Erickson and second by Kneisl, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held December 3, 2013 were duly approved by a unanimous vote of the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on December 17, 2013. Witness my hand and seal Randy Neumann, County Board Chairperson Karen Busch, Todd County Auditor-Treasurer
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13-093814 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: June 30, 2009 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $87,500.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Jonathon W. Deitering, as a single man and Tina M. Abrahamson, as a single woman MORTGAGEE: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed July 1, 2009, Todd County Recorder, as Document Number 463413 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 13, Block 6 in the Original Townsite of the Village of Browerville (now City), Except the South 85 feet thereof PROPERTY ADDRESS: 121 East 3Rd St, Browerville, MN 56438 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 30-0014000 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $84,936.66 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: January 23, 2014, 10:00am PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's Main Office, 115 Third Street South, Long Prairie, MN 56347 to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said

premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s) the personal representatives or assigns. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property, if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23, is 11:59 p.m. on July 23, 2014. "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032 DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: November 20, 2013 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP BY Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Diane F. Mach - 273788 Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 Randolph W. Dawdy - 2160X Ronald W. Spencer - 0104061 Stephanie O. Nelson - 0388918 Gary J. Evers - 0134764 Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR
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13-093302 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 1, 2005 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $165,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Lesa M. Wettstein and Scott J. Wettstein, wife and husband MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 100122200001481321 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: BNC Mortgage, Inc. SERVICER: America's Servicing Company DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed March 10, 2005, Todd County Recorder, as Document Number 432902, Thereafter modified by LOAN MODIFICATION

AGREEMENT dated May 26, 2009 and recorded December 14, 2009 as document number 466017 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Series 2005-5; thereafter corrected to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-5 by CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGE. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The North Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 11 Township 129 North, Range 34 West PROPERTY ADDRESS: 21369 County Rd 86, Long Prairie, MN 56347 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 20.0011300 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $239,490.02 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: January 16, 2014, 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 January 16, 2015. Dated: November 20, 2013 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-5 Assignee of Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP BY Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Diane F. Mach - 273788 Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 Randolph W. Dawdy - 2160X Ronald W. Spencer - 0104061 Stephanie O. Nelson - 0388918 Gary J. Evers - 0134764 Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR
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13-093699 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

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Thursday, January 2, 2014 County, Minnesota, at public auction on February 20, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at the Todd County Sheriff s Office, 115 Third Street South, Long Prairie, MN 56347. 15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagors personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months after the date of sale. 16. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23. If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on August 20, 2014. 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. Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Mark F. Uphus Attorney at Law 310 Main St. E PO Box 158, Melrose, MN 56352 Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Central Minnesota Credit Union 20 4th Ave SE., Melrose, MN 56352
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cont. from page 6 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

DATE: December 10, 2013 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. Date of Mortgage: August 11, 2003 2. Mortgagor: Nancy E. Williams, a single person 3. Mortgagee: Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union 4. Recording Information: Recorded on August 18, 2003, as Document Number 420136, in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: The Mortgage was not assigned but Mortgagees name was changed and now is Central Minnesota Credit Union, by reason of conversion from federal to state charter. INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 21-0048500 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: Lot One (1), Block One (1), Friendly Acres, Todd County, Minnesota. The property is abstract property. 8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 20184 281st Avenue, Long Prairie, MN 56347. OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 9. The person holding the Mortgage: [check one] is a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the transaction agent, residential mortgage servicer, and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are []. The transaction agents mortgage identification number, if stated on the Mortgage, is []. is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are: Mortgagee originated and is the sole mortgage servicer (Mortgagee is Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union now known as Central Minnesota Credit Union, 20 Fourth Avenue SE, Melrose, MN 56352). 10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is: n/a (not stated). INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE 11. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied. 12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $ 46,972.38. 13. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: Forty Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-six and 82/100 Dollars ($40,526.82). 14. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Todd

permit; (E) Effect of Ordinance on existing towers and antennas. This section is to accommodate the communication needs of residents and businesses while protection the public health, safety and general welfare of the county. These regulation are necessary to: (1) Facilitate provision of wireless communication services to the residence and businesses; (2) Minimize adverse visual effects of towers through careful design standards; (3) Avoid potential damage to adjacent properties from tower failure through structural standards and setback requirements; (4) Maximize the use of existing and approved towers and buildings to accommodate new wireless telecommunication antennas in order to reduce the number of towers needed to serve the community; and (5) Minimize the adverse effect on aviation safety.
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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: Mortgagor: Dustin Wiechmann, a single man Mortgagee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Dated: 12/05/2007 Recorded: 12/06/2007 Todd County Recorder Document No. 453391 Transaction Agent: N/A Transaction Agent Mortgage ID No: NA Lender or Broker: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Servicer: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Mortgage Originator: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: That part of the Northeast Quarter of Southeast Quarter (NE 1/4 SE 1/4), Section Twenty-one (21), Township One hundred Twenty-seven (127) North, Range Thirty-two (32) West of the 5th P.M., according to the U.S. Government Survey thereof, described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the NE 1/4 SE 1/4, Section 21, Township 127, Range 32, then North along the East section line of Section 21, Township 127, Range 32 a distance of 466 feet, then West and parallel with the South line of the NE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 21 a distance of 466 feet, then South and parallel with the East section line of Section 21 a distance of 466 feet to the South line of the NE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 21, then East along South line of the NE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 21 a distance of 466 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. Todd County, Minnesota. This is Abstract Property. TAX PARCEL NO.: 110032401 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 11259 321st Avenue Grey Eagle, MN 56336 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $195,500.00

Public Notice of Amendments to the Todd County Zoning Ordinance Regulations

Notice the following published material is only a summary of the amendments to the Todd County Zoning Ordinance. A printed copy of the amendments in their entirety is available for inspection by any person during regular office hours at the Todd County Planning & Zoning Office. The County Board of Todd County Commissioners ordains: Amendments to the Todd County Zoning Ordinance: Addition of Section 9.20 Solar Energy Systems. Section consists of (A) Purpose & Intent; (B) Types of Solar Energy Systems; (C) Additional standards. This Section is to assure reasonable capture and use, by households, businesses and property owners, of their solar energy resource and encourage the development of renewable energy businesses. Addition of Section 9.21 Commercial Communication Tower Facilities. Section consists of (A) Purpose & Intent; (B) Standards for telecommunication towers; (C) Minimum requirements for telecommunication tower conditional use permit applications; (D) Conditions which preclude the issuance of a

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $209,415.51 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: February 20, 2014, 10:00 AM 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 August 20, 2014 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. M O R T G A G O R ( S ) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: NONE THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR`S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: December 23, 2013 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Mortgagee PETERSON, FRAM & BERGMAN, P.A. By: Michael T. Oberle, Ben I. Rust, Jonathan R. Cuskey, Michael V. Schleisman, Tracy J. Halliday Attorneys for: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Mortgagee 55 East Fifth Street, Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101-1718 651-209-7599 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 16309-13-01610-2
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DNR QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Q: Not every bird species migrates from Minnesota to warmer climates down south before winter sets in - some stay behind. Is there anything that can be done to help these brave birds survive winter? A: An easy plan for winter bird feeding is to provide three main choices of food large seeds, small seeds, and suet. Black-oil sunflower seeds and cardinal mixes have the greatest appeal to the broadest variety of winter birds and contain a high-energy content. Water is a critical ingredient of a winter-feeding program. There are excellent birdbaths with heating elements and thermostats available from bird feeding supply stores. The heated water is primarily for drinking. Don't worry about birds freezing if they bathe on a cold winter day because native song birds seem smart enough not to bathe when the wind chill is 40 below. For more information on winter bird feeding, check out the DNR website at www.mndnr.gov/birdfeeding/win ter. - Carrol Henderson, DNR nongame wildlife program supervisor Q: How does the winter cold and snow affect deer, and how do they survive Minnesotas winter weather? A: Wildlife in Minnesota must be able to withstand a wide variety of environmental conditions, which provides a niche for coldadapted species that may otherwise be outcompeted by species that cannot survive the winter. White tailed deer are found throughout North America and Central America, but also exhibit some winter adaptations. The heavy fur on the outside of a deers coat is hollow. The air stored inside each hair serves as an insulator that buffers the deers warm body from colder outside temperatures, much like the insulation inside a houses wall traps warm air. Snow affects deer in many ways. Like the hair on a deers back, fluffy snow can also trap air and provide good insulation for any animal that beds down in a deep snow drift. Snow can also be a detriment to deer because it can make food more difficult to find. In winter, deer often shift from typical grazers feeding on grasses and herbaceous plants to browsers that feed on buds and rely on fat reserves gained during the summer. Deep snow can also make travel more difficult for deer, meaning that they may alter their movement patterns or try to find areas where food and cover from wind are near one another. This can cause deer to herd up in winter as they congregate near an available source of food or a windbreak. -Charlie Tucker, assistant manager, Red Lake Wildlife Management Area

Tiger Action At The Boys Basketball Tournament

Tigers fall to Upsala

By Jim Roberts The Prairie Conferences top team, Upsala, came to Browerville last Tuesday to take on the Browerville Tigers. The Cardinals from Upsala proved their status by defeating the Browerville Tigers by a score of 69 60. Christian Pekarek led the Cardinals and all scorers with 30 points. The Tigers were led by Bryce Irsfelds 19 points. The game remained close throughout the first half with the largest lead obtained by Upsala being eight points at the half. Seven different players scored in the first half for the Tigers as they worked a patient offense getting good shots. Jackson Polaks 3-pointer at the ten minute mark pulled the Tigers within four, and just thirty seconds later, Irsfeld made it a two point game with a pull up jumper in the lane. Upsala pulled away again with some long range shots by Pekarek, Jeremy Halverson, and Dyland Zimmerman. Grant Heid connected from three point range thirty seconds before half to keep the Tigers within six points of the Cardinals. Upsala scored once more to bring the score to 34 26 in their favor at the half. The two teams shared a couple baskets each to begin the second half. Browerville had a hard time digging their way into the Cardinals lead, but remained strong on both ends of the court. A couple of turnovers and some quick missed shots by Browerville turned into points on the other end for Upsala who eventually opened up a lead by as much as fourteen points. Still down twelve points with four minutes remaining, the Tigers would not back down. Several defensive stops and three big shots in a row, all three pointers, by Noah Iten, Cody Hansmeyer, and Polak, pulled the Tigers back within three points, 59 - 62. The Cardinals managed just one basket in the last four minutes of the game, but made their free throws to keep the Tigers from getting any closer. The Browerville Tigers played in the St. Johns Prep Christmas Tournament on December 19 21. Their first game was against Rush City. The Browerville Blade, Page 8, Thursday, January 2, 2014

Browerville Public School Lunch Menu

Mon. Jan. 6: Chicken nuggets, FF/ketchup, peas, apple/ orange, milk Tue. Jan. 7: Sub sandwich, tri taters/baby carrots, mixed fruit/ pear, milk Wed. Jan. 8: Hotdog, build your own salad/cherry tomatoes, chicken pasta salad, peach slices/ pinapple, milk Thur. Jan. 9: Hot ham & cheese, mashed potatoes/butter, corn, pear slices/grapes, milk Fri. Jan. 10: Cheese pizza, green beans/coleslaw, peach slices/orange, milk

Tiger Sports
Mon. Jan. 6: GBB hosts Osakis, 6:00; BBB @ Sebeka, 5:00 Tue. Jan. 7: BBB hosts St. Johns, 5:00; GBB @ Menahga, 6:00; WR @ Litchfield; GH hosts Park Rapids, 5:15; BH hosts Monticello, 5:15 Thur. Jan. 9: WR hosts Prairie Valley/WCA, 6:00/7:30; BBB @ Royalton, 5:00; BH @ Little Falls, 5:15; GH hosts DL, 5:00 Fri. Jan. 10: GBB hosts Swanville, 6:00; BH @ Breckenridge, 7:00; Sat. Jan. 11: WR @ Zimmerman, 9:30

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AROUND THE COUNTY

$385.00; no insurance-$200.00 Grant S. Whitaker, White Bear Lake, possess drug paraphernalia-$140.00

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Sheriffs Report
On December 21, at 7:25 pm, a car/deer accident was reported at the intersection of County 14 and 125th Ave, Burleene Township. Larry Hudalla, Clarissa, struck the deer with is 2004 Pontiac Aztec, causing major damage to the vehicle. Neither Hudalla, nor his passenger, Debra Hudalla, were injured. At 8:07 pm, December 22, the sheriff s office received a report of the theft of a portable Clam fish house from a garage on 251st Ave, Staples Township. The fish house was taken between December 20 and 21. Anyone with information concerning any of these cases is urged to call the Todd County Sheriffs Department at 320-7322157 or 1-800-794-5733.

Roving crews enhance habitat quality on existing public grasslands

These arent new grasslands. They are part of the 689 wildlife management areas covering 154,798 acres in the 32-county area of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) southern region. Habitats vary from grassland and prairie to shallow lake, wetland and forested riparian areas. These public lands comprise only 1.19 percent of the total land in these counties but they represent some of the most diverse and important habitats remaining in this part of the state, said Bob Welsh, DNRs habitat program manager. It is critical that they be managed to their full potential. A major portion of those areas are grasslands, which require frequent disturbance to remain healthy. But many needed help. Woody cover quickly invades undisturbed grasslands. And once trees take root, intervention is necessary. Thats when Minnesota voters stepped in with sales tax dollars dedicated to conservation. Much like grasslands supplementing agriculture on a landscape of corn and soybeans, money provided by the 2008 passage of the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment allowed the DNR to supplement its work by adding dedicated roving crews to enhance existing grassland habitat on DNR lands. Three roving crews, which have been phased in during the last three years, have made Minnesota better by tackling grassland enhancement work on 23,000 acres, nearly doubling the DNRs

Court Report
Court appearances are First Appearance, RU8 (second appearance), and Omnibus (third appearance) December 16: Elizer Rodriguez, Renville, appeared for an RU8 hearing on charges of fifth degree possession of marijuana, giving a false name to a peace officer and fleeing a peace officer. A January 6 omnibus hearing was set. Paul A. Wicht, Verndale, reached no agreement on first degree burglary, domestic assault and fourth degree criminal damage to property charges. A jury trial was scheduled for March 12. December 24: Matthew E. Peterson, Menahga, failed to appear for an omnibus hearing on fifth degree possession of marijuana charges. The hearing was reset for January 6.

Traffic Citations
Todd County Sheriff Trina A. Page, Champlin, 5th degree possess marijuana$700.00, 20 days, supervised probation, 5 yr, chem. depend. eval., no alcohol, random testing Bobby S. Roberts, Wadena, texting while driving-$140.00; fail to stop-$50.00 Justin R. Schmidt, B card violation-$685.00, 365 days, stayed 355 days, 2 yr, probation, 2 yr Staples Police Tyler J. Bunn, Staples, drive after revocation, $290.00

Jessy K. W. Frie, Motley, exhibition driving-$140.00 Osakis Police Darryl A. Pierce, Laurium, MI, speed-$130.00 MN State Patrol Jeffrey A. Blees, Bismarck, ND, 80/70-$130.00 Maurice Duncan, St. Cloud, 80/70-$130.00 Rosa M. Landa, Waite Park, 65/55-$130.00 Cory A. Larson, Browerville, 68/55-$140.00 Benais F. Smiley, St. Paul, illegal use of license plates-

capacity. Supplant versus supplement are very important words to the DNR and the Legacy Amendment, Welsh said. Area wildlife managers didnt have sufficient staff to conduct grassland management work, especially prescribed burns and other woody brush removal projects at the preferred interval for optimal grassland health. The work of the roving crews is all new work that enhances and improves existing public lands. The DNRs improvements come at a time when farmland and commodity prices are at a premium. Land set aside for habitat such as Conservation Reserve Program acres are falling under the bite of the plow. With no farm bill in place as yet, the future of such conservation programs is uncertain. Its imperative that we conserve and enhance the public lands we have now to their greatest potential, Welsh said. The roving crews, working at the direction of area wildlife managers, are on the front line of making our prairie habitat the best that it can be. The southern and central region crews each aim to burn 3,500 acres per year and assist with other habitat work on an additional 1,000 acres. In the northwest, plans are to burn 7,000 acres each year and assist with other habitat work on 1,000 additional acres. Legacy Amendment dollars also are being used to hire contractors to accomplish large blocks of grassland enhancement work including removing woody invasive species and prairie seeding that requires specialized equipment. Contracting with specialized contractors can be a costeffective way to further supplement grassland improvement work. Already, in the southern region alone, contractors have enhanced 6,500 acres of grassland habitat since

Legacy dollars first became available in 2009. During that same time, contractors have seeded 820 acres of new grassland in southern Minnesota. The DNR, along with other conservation partners, also has begun to target its work into core areas that are connected by wildlife friendly corridors. This targeted approach means that all prairie work done by the partners and supported by the Legacy Amendment dollars are supplementing each other. At the same time, an approach called the Working Lands Initiative is being implemented to work with private landowners to create diversified agricultural practices by creating incentives for farmers to grow wildlife friendly grasses. This coordinated management, conducted as part the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan, is assuring that grasslands will continue to provide multiple benefits for years to come. It doesnt have to be a choice between habitat and agriculture, Welsh said. Diverse, functional landscapes that put grasslands out there in the right places can provide quality habitat and support agriculture at the same time. Prairie restoration and enhancement is just one of many programs funded by Legacy Amendment dollars that flow into the Outdoor Heritage Fund. Thirty-three percent of the sales tax revenue from the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment is distributed to the Outdoor Heritage Fund. These funds may be spent only to restore, protect and enhance wetlands, prairies, forest and habitat for fish, game and wildlife. The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council was established by the Legislature to provide annual recommendations on how the Outdoor Heritage funds should be used.

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By Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol Question: I know that Minnesota is doing well on our low fatal rate, but do we have the stats on the vehicle miles traveled when compared to our fatal numbers? How are we doing overall in recent years compared to the past? Answer: The vehicle miles traveled (VMT) rate is something that is kept track of by the Department of Public Safety (DPS), Office of Traffic Safety. The information from DPS is offered to answer your question: The VMT-based fatality rate for 2012 is 0.69, which is one of the lowest rates in the nation. The VMT fatality rate has shown dramatic improvement in the last five decadesThe VMT was 5.52 in 1966! Our best year since 1944 was in 2011, when the VMT-based fatality rate was 0.65, one of the lowest in the nation. DPS online records only go back to 2004, but I know that we did have a spike with 657 deaths that year. Since 2002, the fatal count itself has gone down every year except 2007 and 2012. Because of the decrease in traffic deaths, the VMT-based fatality rate for 2004 was 1.00. This is a decrease from 2003 when the fatality rate was 1.18. However, the VMT fatality rate has shown dramatic improvement in the last three decades. For example, 1990 had a rate of 1.47, 1980 had a rate of 3.03, and 1970 had a rate of 4.41. Of course, this means that as more drivers travel more miles each year, the number of people killed in proportion to the number of miles driven has decreased (as a general rule). The fatality rate in Minnesota per 100 million vehicle miles traveled (VMT) remains low and we likely wont know the 2013 driving year stats for a few months into 2014. As I write this, we are nearing the end of the year and are running similar to last year, but we still have time to lower that rate. Law enforcement is working very hard with special enforcement projects to help lower our VMT fatality rate. You can do your part if you slow down, buckle up, drive sober and pay attention. Thanks for asking.

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For, creeping softly underneath The door when all the lights are out, Jack Frost takes every breath you breathe, And knows the things you think about. He paints them on the window-pane In fairy lines with frozen steam; And when you wake you see again The lovely things you saw in dream.

The door was shut, as doors should be, Before you went to bed last night; Yet Jack Frost has got in, you see, And left your window silver white. He must have waited till you slept; And not a single word he spoke, But pencilled o'er the panes and crept

Away again before you woke. And now you cannot see the hills Nor fields that stretch beyond the lane; But there are fairer things than these His fingers traced on every pane. Rocks and castles towering high; Hills and dales, and streams and fields;

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Todd County Employment Opportunities
Applicants must complete an official Todd County Application for Employment Submit to: Todd County Administration, 215 1st Avenue South, Suite 300, Long Prairie, MN 56347 or email to lori.jorgenson@co.todd.mn.us Applications and job descriptions are available online at www.co.todd.mn.us Social Worker - Child Protection Health & Human Services Requires a bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in social work, psychology, sociology or related field. Must be Merit system qualified for this position. Position open until filled, first review of applicants January 15, 2014 Social Worker - Adult Mental Health Health & Human Services Requires a bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in social work, psychology, sociology or related field. Must be Merit system qualified for this position. Position open until filled, first review of applicants January 15, 2014 Social Worker-Intake-Health & Human Services Requires a bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in social work, psychology, sociology or related field. Must be Merit system qualified for this position. Position open until filled, first review of applicants January 15, 2014 MN Merit System Applications may be found online at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mnmeritsystem/default.cfm Todd County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Talking in Their Sleep

By Edith M. Thomas

"You think I am dead," The apple tree said, "Because I have never a leaf to showBecause I stoop, And my branches droop, And the dull gray mosses over me grow! But I'm still alive in trunk and shoot; The buds of next May I fold awayBut I pity the withered grass at my root." "You think I am dead," The quick grass said, "Because I have parted with stem and blade! But under the ground, I am safe and sound With the snow's thick blanket over me laid. I'm all alive, and ready to shoot, Should the spring of the year Come dancing hereBut I pity the flower without branch or root." "You think I am dead," A soft voice said, "Because not a branch or root I own. I never have died, but close I hide In a plumy seed that the wind has sown. Patient I wait through the long winter hours; You will see me againI shall laugh at you then, Out of the eyes of a hundred flowers

CARD OF THANKS
The family of Neil Radimecky would like to extend our sincere appreciation to family and friends for your support and love after Joycelyns passing. Thank you especially Pastor Taylor, Centra Care, Hospice, Mike and Heidi Iten and to all who sent cards, memorials, plants, flowers and food. Thank you again and God bless you all. Neil Radimecky Tammy Couper Marci Colberg Darren Radimecky _____________________________

Winter Time
By Robert Louis Stevenson

Nature looks dead in winter because her life is gathered into her heart. She withers the plant down to the root that she may grow it up again fairer and stronger. She calls her family together within her inmost home to prepare them for being scattered abroad upon the face of the earth. ~Hugh Macmillan, "Rejuvenescence," The Ministry of Nature, 1871

Late lies the wintry sun abed, A frosty, fiery sleepy-head; Blinks but an hour or two; and then, A blood-red orange, sets again. Before the stars have left the skies, At morning in the dark I rise; And shivering in my nakedness, By the cold candle, bathe and dress. Close by the jolly fire I sit To warm my frozen bones a bit; Or with a reindeer-sled, explore

The colder countries round the door. When to go out, my nurse doth wrap Me in my comforter and cap; The cold wind burns my face, and blows Its frosty pepper up my nose. Black are my steps on silver sod; Thick blows my frosty breath abroad; And tree and house, and hill and lake, Are frosted like a wedding cake.

baseball field in hopes of getting some outdoor practice. The home of Ed and Doris Goligowski suffered heavy fire and smoke damage during the early morning hours of April 30.

May 2013
On May 2 the Todd County Sheriff s Office responded to a one vehicle roll over on County 14. The driver of the vehicle was transported to the Long Prairie Hospital by the Browerville ambulance. The Browerville Fire Dept. also assisted at the scene. The Browerville 5th grade Math Masters team placed fourth out of 27 teams competing in Hutchinson. All of the team finished in the top 50% and Justin Crandall finished sixth out of 135 students. Best of Show awards went to Grace Bruder, Christina Oppegard, and Anna Stevens at the 2013 Art Show. Hwy 71 closures between Bertha and Long Prairie began May 13--and lasted through the summer! Browerville Public School elementary grades put on a spring program I Need A Vacation. The high schools spring concert theme was Fun in the Sun. Teachers Troy Field Sandy Schorn, and Deb Mortenson, along with BPS aides Clara Johnson, Elaine Duncan, and Laurie Spychalla, and Media Assistant Joyce LaVoie retired after years of service. Four Browerville students participated in the 2013 Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference in Orlando, FL. they were joined by more than 5,000 other delegates from across the nation. The third grade class at BPS presented two plays: Two Pigs, a Wolf, and a Mud Pie and Live: Its Fairy Tale News

Bull riding and mutton busting are on the agenda for Browerville Heritage Days. Heavy rains and high winds ripped through Todd County causing heavy flooding, numerous uprooted trees, and ripping off a large section of the the roof at Hillig Auto Center in Long Prairie. The Browerville High School class of 1963 held a reunion during Browerville Heritage Days. The BHS band took a trip to Florida and Disney World.

July 2013
The late spring and excessive rain wrecked most farmers hopes for a good year. A group of people met to discuss possible uses for the former high school building in Eagle Bend. Todd and Stearns County will share the cost of replacing the bridge on County 92, southwest of Sauk Centre. The Todd County Historical Society celebrated 85 years. A report was done on why so many of the Todd County evergreen trees are dying. The hot and sticky days of summer were upon us. Clarissa held their annual Summerfest. Football camp began on a hot and humid day July 15. The Jerry Steinmetz family made a generous donation to the Browerville Fire Department. Many family members, friends, and Browerville High School alumni helped Sandy Schorn celebrate her retirement as BHS Band/Choir director during a party held in her honor at the Clarissa Ballroom. The Tiger Traveling Baseball team (12 year olds) won the Baxter 12 and Under League tournament, going 7-0-1 The Todd County Board of Commissioners was shocked by the state of Todd Countys roads and the need for extensive funds for repairs. The 2013 Relay for Life was held at the Long Prairie track on July 26. Area veterans participated in the opening ceremonies of the Legion Baseball Tournament held in Browerville July 25-27. BHS class of 1993 held their 20 year reunion.

Commissioners held a budget work session to 2014 budget requests from county departments Football practice was in full swing, in spite of the hot temps. The restored Todd County Courthouse won acclaim from a Minnesota group that advocated for preserving historic structures. Sev and Sandy Blenkush were selected as the 2013 Todd County Outstanding Senior Citizens. A Long Prairie man, Craig Williams, was charged with second degree murder in the shooting death of his ex-wife, Nancy Williams. Bob Cuchna, Jr., retired as dispatch supervisor for Todd County. BHS volleyball practice was well underway. No apparent damage was done to any vehicles when several round straw bales rolled off a trailer at the intersection of Hwy 71 and County 14 in Browerville.

A Thanksgiving Day fire and explosion rocked the Browerville Land O Lakes plant and the employees as the future of the plant was in doubt. The Todd County Historical Society held a Civil War educational event including a talk by a Battle of Gettysburg re-enactor. He demonstrated gear and clothing of a typical Union soldier. This was the 150th anniversary year of the battle. BHS Honor Society sponsored a local blood drive held at the high school. State FFA officers made a visit to Browerville and held a workshop with the local FFA students demonstrating working together. Eagles Healing Nest in Sauk Centre is a local facility run by volunteers to provide military veterans with special services and provides them a place to heal. HHS director Cheryl Schneider resigned her position effective Dec. 31, 2013. After the county board decided to end the three year health insurance benefit incentive for retiring employees beginning in 2014, several heads of departments with a combined total of more than 100 years of service to the county have opted to retire at the end of Dec. 2013. Angie Benning was selected as the new Browerville Liquor Store manager. Browerville observed an unusual Halloween as the city and its residents were tricked with a power outage that lasted from 10 am until 7 pm. School was released early and all the businesses on Main St. closed due to the power outage. Very few children were out and about trick and treating as there were no street lights or house lights on in the entire city. were held for those who chose not to hunt. Eagle Bend Nutrition won the 2013 Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperatives Touchstone Energy Award. Small Business Saturday was held to give the local economy a boost on Nov. 30. Eagle Valley school district decided to close the Eagle Bend former high school building. Four Browerville men and two juveniles were involved in a vehicle pursuit and foot chase related to shining deer in Otter Tail County. A Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force investigation resulted in three arrests of local people, two from Browerville and one from Eagle Bend. Todd County Commissioner Blessing also decided to retire Dec. 31, 2013 to take advantage of the three year insurance benefit that would end in 2014.

September 2013
Worlds oldest known black bear (39) died in Northern MN. High winds toppled a few trees in the neighborhood during a storm that left little rain after a hot, dry summer. BHS welcomed new personnel-Mandie Allen, Daniel Custer, Kerrie Speer, and Tony Sanders. There were 30 new students enrolled at the Browerville Public School. Bus safety training was held at the elementary schools at the beginning of the year. BHS welcomed four exchange students. There are from Belgium, Germany, Bolivia and Thailand. A gas tank transport truck rolled and caught fire on County 21, a few miles north of Browerville. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Browerville City Council gave the go ahead on the purchase of a new ambulance. A soggy day was the scene of the annual Enviro Fest held at the Dale and Marie Katterhagen farm. Turtle Creek Vineyard east of Browerville produced its first saleable crop. Trent Johnson and Abigail Irsfeld were crowned the 2013 Homecoming King and Queen at BHS. Car accidents on September 23 and 28 kept the Todd County Sheriff s Department and rescue personnel busy.

December 2013
Santa visited Browerville for an Old Fashioned Christmas. The list of Todd County employee resignations continued to mount. Ice, blowing snow and cold temps contributed to an increase in motor vehicle accidents in the area. Motorists were reminded to buckle up and slow down. The future of Land O Lakes was still unknown as investigation into the cause of the fire and explosion and damage to the structure was still underway. Christ the King, and Browerville Public elementary and high school held their annual Christmas concerts. Tiger Basketball (boys and girls) and Tiger wrestling were in full swing. Twin Eagle Dairy, rural Clarissa, received the Regional Conservation Award. The Main Street Government Center in Long Prairie was damaged by water after a sprinkler system broke and flooded the building during the night. Browerville Lions and Commercial Club donate over $1000 to the area food shelf.

June 2013
Todd Area Trails Assn presented a check for $300 to the Browerville Area Food Shelf Karen Nauber of Clarissa, was hired as the new director of the Long Prairie Chamber of Commerce. Travis Wehrenberg received the Herman Holler Memorial Scholarship award. Farm of Plenty brought community supported agriculture to Moran Township. Multiple bands were scheduled to perform at Browerville Heritage Days Multiple agencies assisted in a meth bust in the city of Staples. Browerville graduate Scott Lieser signed a pro contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a high speed chase (sometimes in excess of 120 MPH) that started in Morrison County on County 14, and ended near Staples on County 21.

August 2013
Mike and Eloise Thorson were named the Todd County Farm Family of the Year. The Annual Clotho Ice Cream Social and Todd County Farmers Union Picnic were held. Dans Prize makes a donation to the Browerville Fire Department. Monroe Crossing performed at the Annual Rose City Threshing and Heritage Festival. It was the 130th Annual Todd County Fair. This years attraction included bull riding. The Todd County Board of

October 2013
On Oct. 1 the Browerville Fire Dept. responded to a very fast moving garage fire at the Mike Kotula home near Horseshoe Lake. His home was not damaged. Katelyn Middendorf set a record 1000 set assist feat while playing volleyball for the Browerville Tigers.

November 2013
The 2013 Tiger football season came to an end at the Fargo Dome when the Tigers faced Upsala/Swanville and lost. The Browerville Lions Club, with the assistance of students from the high school cleaned up debris along US Hwy 71. Browerville Pop Singers performed during the Veterans Day Program held at the high school on November 7. Eagle Valley Schools laid off five staff members and reduced the hours of four more. The action was taken in response to the loss of students who either moved or open enrolled in other schools. Five more employees resigned from Todd County in response to the ending of the insurance benefit for retirees in 2014. Local hunters were busy during opening weekend of deer hunting season. Several area holiday fairs