Thursday, January 28, 2010
Volume 97; Number 33
Still no
decision
on
Veteran’s
Scenic
Highway
By Jan King
Todd County Commissioners
still have not decided what to do
about the designation of a
Veterans' Scenic Highway.
During their January 5 meeting,
commissioners unanimously
agreed to reconsider a motion
made on December 15, which
created the designated highway.
The reconsideration was made
after commissioners learned that
some Todd County veterans'
organizations opposed portions
of the proposed route.
The proposed highway would
loop through 93 miles of county
roads, and would include the
road to Battle Point Park and a
one mile section of County Road
55 along Lake Osakis.
Both the American Legion and
the VFW Posts of Long Prairie
have stated in a January 12 let-
ter to the board that they are
very much in favor of a scenic
highway to honor veterans.
However, they would like to
exclude the Battle Point Road,
Deadly house fire
Walter Paulson, rural Parkers Prairie died in a house fire January 19. The Bertha Fire
Department received the fire call at 4:15 am. When the fire department arrived, the house was
fully engulfed in flames, and the second story of the home had already collapsed. Parkers
Prairie Fire Department was called for mutual aid, and the Bertha Fire Department remained
on the scene until 11:30 am. The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the Minnesota
BCA and State Fire Marshal.
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A community newspaper serving Browerville, MN and surrounding areas. USPS 067-560
stating that it is a small town-
ship road that may not be able to
handle the traffic. The letter also
said there is a "personal agenda"
to the proposed one-mile section
of County 55.
The idea for a Veterans' Scenic
Highway originated with mem-
bers of a group that opposed
development along County 55.
At the Board's January 19 meet-
ing, Kathryn Edenloff of Osakis
told commissioners she wants to
honor veterans. She had pro-
posed renaming the one-mile sec-
tion of County 55 at the
December 15 meeting. Funding
for new signs and their installa-
tion would come from Ellsworth
Johnson, a resident on County
55, according to Long Prairie
Attorney Randy Brown.
A resolution by Commissioner
Randy Neumann to support the
December 15 resolution failed on
a three to two vote. Neumann,
along with Commissioner Mark
Blessing, voted in support of that
resolution.
Speaking to a packed board-
room on January 19,
Commissioner Gerry Ruda said
he had hoped that the groups of
people in the county could reach
an agreement. Veterans' Service
Officer Peter Bersheit was asked
by commissioners to facilitate a
meeting with veterans' organiza-
tions before the next board meet-
ing in February.
Ruda said he would like to see
a new resolution that moves the
issue forward. The Board wants
to truly honor each and every
veteran, he said.
CONDITIONAL USE PER-
MITS
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Commissioners unanimously
granted a Conditional Use
Permit for Laurence and Arlene
Fox of Hartford Township. The
permit will allow them to modify
and expand their existing chick-
en butcher facility be adding a
kill floor to process red meat for
retail sales and custom process-
ing.
A Conditional Use Permit was
also granted to Jacob and Emma
Miller of Eagle Valley Township
to open a retail business. This
business will make, sell, and
repair leather goods, such as
harnesses, saddles, and accesso-
ry items.
PRELIMINARY PLAT
Ben Zacher of Blue Spruce
Development was granted
approval for his preliminary plat
of a development called Sandy
Shores Too on Lake Osakis. He
had been granted several exten-
sions in order to work on com-
plex drainage and shoreland
issues. Ruda said he thinks
everything done on the prelimi-
nary plat will be in the best
interest of Lake Osakis.
COUNTY DRAINAGE
DITCHES
The Todd County Ditch
Inspector was given permission
to grant one-year extensions on
Hold Harmless Agreement peti-
tions. Landowners submit these
petitions when they are working
on ditch projects at their own
expense. A one-year extension
may be granted from the original
petition date, provided that the
project has not changed from the
original permit. This will allow
landowners time to complete a
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Cities differ in
feeling effects of
state’s budget woes
By Rin Porter
If you live in a city under 2,000 population, like Browerville and
Clarissa, then your city has not been hit by Governor Pawlenty’s cuts
to Local Government Aid, or LGA. But if you live in a city with a
population over 2,000, like Long Prairie and Staples, then you have
been affected by budget reductions.
Over the last two years, the State of Minnesota and many other
states have lost expected tax revenues because people have been los-
ing their jobs. When hundreds of thousands of people are no longer
earning a paycheck, then they are no longer paying state income tax,
and they are buying fewer goods, so they are no longer paying as
much sales tax as they did before.
The recession caused by the housing crisis and bank crisis has
affected state governments nationwide, as well as the federal gov-
ernment. And just as water runs downhill, the federal and state
budget crises affect cities, townships, school districts, and counties.
Because the federal and state governments have less money coming
in, they have less money going out to local governments.
Browerville has a population of about 735. Browerville City
Administrator Lynn Fabro said Browerville did not get its LGA
reduced in 2008 or 2009. “We were ready to, and I had been prepping
my staff since Pawlenty started talking about this last spring, but we
didn’t get cut. We were frugal with our budget. The governor
looked at city size and uses a formula that takes into account your
ability to raise funds: tax base, housing over a certain age, etc. and
he decided we didn’t have the ability to raise funds.”
Despite not having LGA cut, Fabro and the staff agreed not to
take any salary increase for 2010. The City also added $3,000 to the
levy so it could put money away in a reserve fund for equipment pur-
chases that will be needed. There was just a small increase to the
city budget, Fabro said.
Clarissa is in a similar situation. With a population of 609,
Clarissa fits into the category of cities under 2,000 population. City
Clerk Sue Kent said, “We have not been affected by unallotment, but
we feel the effects of the economy just the same as other small com-
munities. Our staff of four full-time employees received small
increases in salary. We don’t know what will happen this year. It’s
hard to say as long as they have a deficit down there [in St Paul.”
Clarissa does not have any big city projects planned for 2010.
On the other hand, Long Prairie is a city with a population of just
over 3,000. City Administrator and Clerk Dave Venenkamp said,
“We have had a loss of LGA, both in 2008 and 2009. Our loss of LGA
led to cuts we had to make, including eliminating summer swimming
lifeguards at the beach, eliminating part-time help in Public Works,
cancelling sealcoating of the streets in 2008 and 2009, changing the
Public Works employee work schedules to eliminate overtime; cut-
ting back on publishing council minutes in the Leader, cutting police
overtime; eliminating training
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 HAPPENINGS
The Browerville Blade, Page 2 Thursday, January 28, 2010

Browerville City Council meets Pete Berscheit, Veteran Service Officer

the second Thursday of the
month at 7 pm in the
Browerville City Hall
Todd County Drop In Center
Sat. Jan. 30: 2-5 pm, 5 yr.
anniversary party
Todd County ADA
annual meeting
The Todd County ADA will hold
their annual meeting, Friday,
January 29, at 11:30 am, at the
Browerville Community Center. All
Todd County dairy farmers are
invited to attend. Please RSVP by
calling 320-594-6208.
Super football party
Eagle Bend Assembly of God
will, once again, be hosting its
annual Super Football Party,
Sunday, February 7, beginning at
4:30 pm. All ages are welcome to
watch the game on the big screen.
There will be a full spread of food
and beverages. At half-time there
will be a short DVD presentation
by NFL quarterbacks Chad
Pennington and Carson Palmer.
There is no cost to attend the event.
For more information call 218-738-
3332.
Constitution Party
caucus location
The Constitution Party will hold
a caucus on Tuesday, February 2, 7
pm, at Long Prairie City Hall,
located on Hwy 71, north of
Coborns. The caucus is for Todd
and surrounding counties.
Going Into Business
Going Into Business For
Yourself will be offered from 6-9
p.m., Thursday, Feb. 11 at Central
Lakes College, Brainerd. Payment
is required at time of registration,
and the deadline to register is Feb.
4. For information or to register
call (800) 933-0346 ext. 8142 or
(218) 855-8142.
Heart failure class
Central Lakes College in
Brainerd will host a two-hour ses-
sion on the causes, diagnosis, and
evidence-based management of
heart failure from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on
Thursday, Feb. 11. Deadline to reg-
ister is Feb. 4. Payment is required
at the time of registration. For
information or to register call (800)
933-0346 ext. 8142 or (218) 855-
8142.
347 Central Ave Suite 3 Breaking away
Long Prairie, MN 56347
pete.berscheit@co.todd.mn.us from the pack
320-732-4419
Now that we are well into the ice fishing
2010 VETERANS DAY ON THE HILL season, in some cases you might be finding
The Veterans Day on the hill for 2010 will be Tuesday February 9, 2010 starting at 10:30am that the fish seem to be getting smaller, or
in the State Capital Rotunda. less aggressive. There are several reasons
The event is sponsored by the Minnesota Commanders’ Task Force (MN CTF) and the the mood of the fish change, and if you've
United Veterans Legislative Council of Minnesota (MN UVLC) and the Minnesota Association been reading some of what I have been say-
of County Veterans Service Officers (MACVSO)
THE MILITARY CHILD EDUCATION COALITION
ing all along, you've probably heard a few of
the reasons already.
CALL FOR ARTWORK DEADLINE FEBRUARY 26, 2010 To start off with, look around the lake you
Kevin Winkler
Military connected children, kindergarten through high school, are asked to submit artwork, tend to fish. Are there several other houses
film projects and writing projects to the 2010 Art of Being a Military Child contest. All submis- in that same area? Next look at the size of the lake, 600 acres? 1,000
sions must be postmarked by Feb. 26. For information and complete rules, call (254) 953- acres? 2,000 acres? In most cases no matter how big the lake is, fishing
1923 or visit www.militarychild.org/child-student/arts. pressure has taken it's toll on the area of the lake you are on. Try to cal-
ST. CLOUD VA MEDICAL CENTER TO HOLD EDUCATIONAL/ SUPPORT culate how many fish have been hooked and released. If they are acting
SESSION ON SUPPORTING CHILDREN THROUGH THE CYCLE OF DEPLOY- like they just want to sniff the bait, chances are you're dealing with a
MENT high pressure area. But not always, sometimes it just might be the
The St. Cloud VA Medical Center will hold an educational/support meeting for Veterans, weather itself turning the fish off. The next thing that comes to mind is
family members of returning service members, and other interested members of the commu- oxygen levels. By this time of the season, it's getting tougher and
nity on Thursday, January 21, 2010 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the St. Cloud Public Library. tougher to find green weeds still standing that are producing oxygen.
VA Clinical Social Workers will offer information on resources for parents and children to This is the time of year I try and shy away from the smaller lakes.
help support them through the cycle of deployment. The meeting will also offer an opportunity Larger lakes that have big shallow flats along the north side of the lake
for discussion about the challenges and responsibilities of parenting during and after deploy- will get better and better as the season moves on. Lakes that have bays
ments. The meeting is free and open to the public and all adults with interest in this topic are on the north end are another major deciding factor in what lakes I
encouraged to attend. choose to wet a line in.
“This is particularly timely with the return of the Minnesota National Guard’s Red Bulls over We're not in the spring thaw yet, but with the rain we just had, we
the next few weeks and the recent deployment of the Army Reserves 367th Engineer might be fooling some fish this week. I'd look for crappies to be higher
Battalion,” said Mike Mynczywor, Manager for the VA’s Operation Enduring and Iraqi Freedom up off the bottom, maybe within a few feet under your hole. I was asked
Program. “These families can use all the support our community can offer. We want them to today (Sunday) if I felt this rain might have hurt the lakes. Maybe along
know we are here to help,” Mynczywor said. steep accesses where there might be some erosion, but for the most
The St. Cloud VA Medical Center’s Operation Enduring Freedom/ Operation Iraqi Freedom part, I don't think it's done any harm at all. It's cold now and refreez-
Program welcomes Veterans home and helps coordinate their VA care. For more information ing everything. More snow is adding to what we already have. So if
for VA health care for returning Veterans, call the Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi you've been experiencing a slow bite, maybe break away from the local
Freedom Program line, (320) 255-6453. group of houses and seek out a less pressured area. Think about sun
light, stay clear of small areas with large hills on the south banks with
First Responder classes Two program options big trees as the winter progresses. Think of where you might be fishing
Tri-County Hospital EMS for livestock producers when the ice goes off the lakes. Areas known for the spring run. Those
Department will be offering First fish are not going to be far from there.
On February 2, a Dairy
Responder classes at Tri-County Management Workshop will begin Good Luck, I'll see ya out there.
Hospital in Wadena on the follow- www.winkleroutdooradventures.com
at 9:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn in
ing dates: St. Cloud. There is a registration
First Responder – March 1 to fee, which include a noon meal.
March 29, 2010, Monday &
Fridays, 6-10 p.m.
Please pre-register by calling MN
Milk at (877)577-0741.
BROWERVILLE LIONS CLUB
Class size is limited so early reg-
istration is encouraged. To register
Also on February 2, the
University of Minnesota Extension
SUPER BREAKFAST
or for more information, please con- Cow/Calf Day will begin at 9:30 ON
tact EMS Education, at (218) 632- a.m. in the Assembly Room at the
8738. Staples Central Lakes College SUPER BOWL SUNDAY
main campus. There is a registra-
QuickBooks Pro tion fee which include a noon meal. February 7, 2010
accounting class For registration or further informa- AT BROWERVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER
tion, please contact Randy Pepin at
QuickBooks Pro Accounting for
Windows is scheduled from 6-9 Todd County Extension at (320)
p.m., Feb. 8 and 22 on the CLC 732-4435 or pepin019@umn.edu.
Brainerd campus.
Each participant receives two
The
individualized, on-site sessions,
and will receive two college credits
Browerville
upon successful completion of the
course. Payment is required at the
Blade
time of registration, deadline to Subscriptions only
register is Feb. 1. For information $22 in Todd County
or to register call (800) 933-0346
ext. 8142 or (218) 855-8142.
$27 in Minnesota
$32 out of state

Peggy’s Potpourri Cowboy Breakfast Pie

1 lb. pork sausage 1 lb. hot sausage
A cowboy is an animal herder who tends cattle on ranches in North America, tradition-
1 med. onion, finely chopped 4 stalks celery, finely chopped
ally on horseback, and often performs a multitude of other ranch-related tasks
1 can diced green chiles 8 slices bread, toasted
Between 1867 and 1887, only 45 people were killed in “cattle-towns” and just 22 of them 1 can mushroom soup 4 eggs
by cowboys! 2 1/2 c. milk 10 oz Cheddar cheese
The golden age of cowboys only lasted from 1867 - 1886 (From the time the first railroad In a large skillet, cook both sausages together until done.
led from Abilene to Chicago to the great cold during the winters of 1885/86 during which Drain.
85% of all cattle died.) Chop onions and celery fairly fine and add to fried sausage. Fry
In the 1890s, former cowboys formed the famous “Rough Riders” under Lt. Col. onions and celery with sausage until onions and celery are about
Theodore Roosevelt and fought in the war against Spain and Cuba in 1898. half cooked. Pour sausage, onions, and celery into a large pan or
Cowboys were hardly allowed any contact with decent women. Many cowboys therefore organized “stag- bowl. Add diced toast pieces, eggs, peppers, mushroom soup, and
dances” where some of them dressed-up as women and danced with the other cowboys. milk. Add 1 cup cheese and mix well.
Spoon 1/2 mixture into a buttered 9 x 13-inch dish. Spread 1/2
From the 1850s to the 1880s the most common cause of death among cowboys in the American West
remaining cheese lightly over layer. Spread remaining mixture
was being dragged behind a horse.
and cover with remaining cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 min-
Traditional cowboys never cleaned their cowboy hat. Other than a simple slap with their hand, or utes. Uncover and bake at 300 degrees for another 30 to 35 min-
against their leg as they picked themselves up. A rinsing was something rain or snow provided, or the hat utes. Remove from oven when cheese starts to darken around
got a bath when it's owner did. edges. Best to let cool before serving so it can set up some.
“Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway.”..............John Wayne Serve with picante sauce.

The Browerville Blade, Page 3
Obituary
Donald D. Logering
Donald D. Logering, age 82,
went to be with his Lord and
Savior, on Monday, January 18.
A funeral mass was held Friday,
January 22, at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church, Staples, with
Fr. Ron Schmelzer officiating.
Burial was at the Evergreen Hill
Cemetery in Staples.
Don was born March 30, 1927,
in Staples, MN, to Theodore and
Wilhemina (Borgert) Logering.
He grew up near Browerville and
attended school there. On
September 21, 1948 he married
Louise Cronin at Sacred Heart
Church. Donald owned his own
construction company prior to
going to work for the Staples
School System as a janitor and
maintenance man. Donald also
owned and operated his lock-
smith company in Staples for
many years. He retired from the
school system in late 1987, later
selling his locksmith business.
Donald was also the head usher
for Sacred Heart Church for
many years. Don enjoyed travel-
ing, going to auctions, playing
cards, and antique cars and trac-
tors.
Don will be missed by his wife
of 61 years, Louise; children,
Linda (Tom) Tappe, Peggy (Don)
Sather, Arnold Logering, and
Debra (Greg) McGillivray, all of
Staples; former daughter-in-law,
Julie Logering, Pierz; 13 grand-
children; three great-grandchil-
dren; and many nieces, nephews,
and cousins.
He was preceded in death by
his parents; one grandson, Luke;
and one granddaughter, Lacey;
and siblings, Alvin and Wilma.
Arrangements were made by
Brenny Funeral Home, Staples.
Elizabeth Petersen
Elizabeth Petersen, 97,
Clarissa, died Thursday,
January 21, 2010, at the Greater
Staples Care Center. The funer-
al service for Elizabeth was held
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at
11 am, at Shepherd of the Valley
Lutheran Church in Clarissa.
Burial was at Immanuel
Cemetery, near Bertha.
Visitation was held Tuesday,
January 26 from 5-7 p.m. at the
Iten Funeral Home in Clarissa
and one hour prior to the service
at the church.
Elizabeth was born August 23,
1912 to William and Mary
(Noska) Brabec, Sr. on the family
farm in Ward Township, Todd
County, Minnesota. She attend-
ed country school at district 123
through 8th grade. Liz worked
for many different people, mostly
in food service and housekeep-
ing. At a young age Elizabeth
married Emmanuel Knause. A
year later, Emmanuel died of
cancer. Several years later Liz
married Douglas Engdahl and
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after two years their marriage
ended. On September 12, 1960
Elizabeth married Wilbur "Bud"
Petersen and together they
farmed on Bud's farm in Ward
Township. In 1975 they retired
and moved into Clarissa. Shortly
after Bud's death in 2003, Liz
moved into the Central Todd
County Care Center, from there
to Long Prairie and then to the
Care Center in Staples.
Liz enjoyed baking and was a
great cook, she liked music and
going dancing.
Elizabeth is survived by her
son Darrell (Claudia) Engdahl,
Staples; step-daughter Kitty
(Veryl) Finlason, Sartell; six
grandchildren and seven great
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by
her parents; husbands,
Emmanuel, Douglas and Bud;
siblings, William, Emma, Arthur,
Louis, Albina, John, Ella and
Anna.
Arrangements by Iten Funeral
Home, Browerville and Clarissa.
Births
Lakewood
Health System
Richard and Jenawa Litke,
Brainerd, boy, Devon Lawrence, 7
lbs 3 oz, January 19, 2010
Thomas Pryor III and Elizabeth
King, Staples, boy, Orion Thomas, 5
lbs 14 oz, January 19, 2010
Brandon and Jamie Dabil,
Pequot Lakes, boy, Dawson Richard,
9 lbs 2 oz, January 21, 2010
Robert and Melissa Bettschen,
Baxter, boy, Gideon Isaac, 8 lbs 6 oz,
January 22, 2010
Joseph and Megan Zierden,
Breezy Point, girl, Tatum Marie, 6
lbs 6 oz, January 22, 2010
Andrew Dirkes
Andrew Dirkes, Browerville, has
been named to the President’s list
for the 2009 fall semester at
Minnestoa State Community and
Technical College. To earn this a
student must be enrolled full time
with a grade point average of 3.5 or
higher.
Tracy Perish
Tracy Perish has been accepted
at The College of St. Scholastica in
Duluth, MN, for entry in Fall 2010,
and awarded an Access Scholarship.
Perish, a senior at Browerville
High School, is the daughter of Roy
and Teresa Perish of Browerville.
She plans to major in biology at St.
Scholastica.
Peer adademic
assistants at BSU
Jordan Spychalla, junior, mass
communication, Browerville;
Michelle Laumeyer, junior, business
administration, and Jake Spandl,
junior, business administration and
accounting, Long Prairie; and Matt
Ingman, junior, science, Eagle
Bend, are peer academic assistants
with Bemidji State University’s
First Year Residential Experience
(FYRE), a freshman residential pro-
gram designed to enhance the liv-
ing, learning and social experience
of first year students.
The FYRE program offers stu-
dents continual tutoring assistance
by placing Peer Academic
Assistants (PAAs) on every floor.
PAAs help students with homework
or answer any other questions they
may have about life at Bemidji
State.
Area staudents named
to NDSU Dean’s List
Student’s must earn a 3.5 grade
point average or higher and be
enrolled full time to qualify for the
fall 2009 dean’s list.
Kris Thielen, Browerville; Nicole
Eberle, Ryan Eberle, Brandi
Fearing, Katie Fearing, Elizabeth
Sauer, Matthew Schmidt, Amber
Sunderman, and Thaddeus
Swanson, Long Prairie; Amanda
Kneisl, Bertha; Nicole Barnett,
Jordan Blessing, Jacob Fink,
Samantha Jo Metzler, Jared
Peterson, Megan Weyer, Staples
Two from Staples join
CLC Foundation Board
Two Staples community resi-
dents have been elected to serve
three-year terms on the Central
Lakes College Foundation Board of
Directors.
Julia Palmer and Brad Anderson
join the 21-person board of the non-
profit organization responsible for
providing scholarships and other
student financial support at the
community and technical college in
Brainerd and Staples.
Palmer is director of public rela-
tions, marketing, and The Heritage
Program at First International
Bank and Trust, Staples.
Anderson is director of product
and service development at
Lakewood Health System, Staples.
Looking Back
50 years ago - Jan. 28, 1960
Browerville Public School
Elementary Honor Roll
Grade 1-B+ Alan Lundstrom,
Susan Myers, Carol Simonson
Grade 2-B+ Aryls Pampy,
Michele Zimmel
Grade 3-A- Connie Evers, Joe
Myers; B+ Coleen Conley, Curtis
Gregerson; B Clifton Cline, Elaine
Drajna, Charles Gritz
Grade 4-A Deanna Pufpaff; B
Glenda Gritz
Grade 5-A- Ross Lundstrom,
Richard Simonson; B+ Richard
Zigan, Alice Zunker; B Diane Cline,
Cheryl Mace, Toni Myers
Grade 6-B Dan Mace
25 years ago - Jan. 31, 1985
Bob and Arylis Perish,
Browerville, are the proud parents
of a baby girl, Joan Emily, born
Sunday, January 6, 1985 at the
Bertha Memorial Hospital.
Clinton and Grace Hegseth,
Browerville, are the proud parents
of a baby girl, Anna Rose, born
Thursday, January 24, 1985, at St.
John’s Hospital, Browerville.
Milestones
Happy Birthday this week to:
Jan. 27: Kenny Carstensen, Mona
Weber, Ray Kaluza, Gina VanHeel;
Jan. 28: Dave Hedland, Jr., Mike
Motzko, Jim Adamietz, Kasie Felix;
Jan. 29: Allen Lemm, Kris Couchey;
Jan. 30: Loren Goligowski, Cole
Sadlo, Jack Myers; Jan. 31: Philip
Gould, Shanda Stracek, George
Prokes, Franklin Couchey; Feb. 1:
Kevin Zetah, Larry Johnson; Feb. 2:
Chuck Noska, Andrew Goligowski,
Alison (Goligowski) Schuety, Tanner
Stich
Outdoor opportunities for women
at DNR winter workshop
Women can discover the
enjoyment of winter sports in a
fun and supportive atmosphere
during the weekend-long
Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources’ (DNR) win-
ter workshop in February.
Whether jigging for panfish,
learning how to mush a team of
dogs or being introduced to
snowshoeing techniques, the
DNR Becoming An Outdoors
Woman (BOW) program’s annu-
al winter workshop will be fun
for all. The workshop is Friday,
Feb. 26, through Sunday, Feb.
28, at the Audubon
Environmental Learning Center
near Sandstone. The program is
for women ages 14 and older.
Participants select their three
DNR reminds people to help
wildlife during tax season
The Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources’ (DNR)
Nongame Wildlife Program
urges Minnesotans to remember
to help wildlife by donating to
the Nongame Wildlife Fund on
their Minnesota tax forms.
The survival and future of
Minnesota’s nongame wildlife
depend on donations.
The Nongame Wildlife
Program is unique since 80 per-
cent of its funding comes from
donations to the Nongame
Wildlife Fund. The program is
unlike other government pro-
grams that are supported prima-
rily by general tax dollars or
license fees.
The number of people donat-
ing to the Nongame Wildlife
Fund decreases every year, with
less than one person in 35 house-
holds remembering wildlife at
tax time. This year the average
donation has been about $10.
These tax deductible, volun-
tary donations fund more than
80 conservation projects. They
include monitoring of wintering
eagle roosts; surveys of wood
turtles ospreys and timber rat-
tlesnakes; a new statewide drag-
onfly survey; frog and toad
research; habitat restoration
and protection; monitoring of
DNR QUESTION
OF THE WEEK
Q: Given the harsh conditions
this winter in some areas of
Minnesota - lots of snow and bitter-
ly cold temperatures - what is the
outlook for pheasant survival?
A: Much of Minnesota's pheas-
ant range is covered with deep
snow, limiting access to waste grain
in crop fields, a primary food source
for pheasants in winter. In addi-
tion, blowing and drifting snow is
gradually filling in patches of win-
ter cover. Although pheasants are
hardy birds and can survive as long
as two weeks without feeding,
pheasant survival will be reduced if
harsh weather conditions persist.
The number of birds surviving will
be determined by the duration of
deep snow.
Kurt Haroldson - DNR
wildlife research biologist
Thursday, January 28, 2010
favorite activities from a list of
classes including dog mushing,
snowshoeing, cross-country ski-
ing, snowmobiling, quillwork,
archery, ice fishing and winter
hiking.
Lodging, meals, instruction,
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The Browerville Blade, Page 4
An antler outing
off cabin fever and other winter-
time maladies. We loaded the
giant Duke dog, slipped on our
hiking boots and headed for the
farm. Damon, Amanda, and Zane
brought Boudreaux and met us at
a predetermined spot in the
woods. None of us were sure if the
dogs would aid in the search, but
it wouldn’t hurt to try. If they
were no help at all, they would
enjoy an outing as much as the
rest of us.
Several inches of snow covered
the ground as we entered the
By Walter Scott
hardwood timber. Duke went
Saturday, my son Damon and
with me as I crossed the creek
grandson Zane were out cutting
and searched the bank opposite
firewood. More accurately,
my wife. In places, the snow was
Damon was cutting wood while
packed in trails as though a hun-
Zane and his trusty dog,
dred head of sheep had crossed in
Boudreaux, went exploring. To
the night. Other tracks scattered
hear Zane tell it, they traveled
randomly about showing where
miles and miles over hills and
single deer had wandered off the
through the woods. They saw
main trail to browse on young
everything from bears to alliga-
trees or brush. Duke was
tors. For a seven year old, a walk
impressed with the number and
in the woods can be quite a haz-
variety of new smells. He would
ardous adventure. He did though
run up a deer trail, great face
come back with one interesting
flopping, and nose working as
souvenir. Either he or the dog
hard as it would go. He wouldn’t
found a freshly shed deer antler.
go too far, lost in his chase of the
I’m not too sure about how it was
fragrance, when he would realize
found or who found it. It was
I was no longer right behind him.
sometime after the alligator
In a panic, he would retrace his
sighting and before they flushed
steps and be ever so happy to find
the moose.
me, as if I had been lost for days
It had been several days since
rather than minutes. He likes the
the weather has been decent
wilds of the woods, but doesn’t
enough to get outside and enjoy
want to face it alone. Perhaps he
being there. My wife and I decid-
has heard Zane tell of alligators
ed to take off Sunday afternoon
and bears, neither of which he
and go shed hunting. A little fresh
cares to confront without my
air and exercise does a body good
help. He knows between the two
in the middle of winter. It wards
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of us, we could take on anything.
Alone most wild things are kind
of scary. If they aren’t actually
eating his food, there is really no
need to start a fight.
Duke and I met up with my
wife at a “V” shaped point over a
deep ditch. Three spots were
melted in the snow where deer
had bedded down. The interstate
highway for the local deer was in
this area. Major paths led in
every direction. Trails wound
down the ditch, into the woods,
and out across the open field. My
wife found one antler on this well
traveled trail and Zane found one
more. I was hoping to gain some
insight into how he had been so
successful when I asked him
where he had found his sheds. “In
the woods,” was his immediate
response. “I know, in the woods,”
I answered somewhat shortly,
“but where in the woods?”
Looking at me with all the hon-
esty that can be mustered by a
little kid he said, “On the
ground.” He was factual but not a
lot of help.
So far, for the antler hunting
season, we are up to three. The
one my wife found and the two
either Zane or the dog found. We
could get a lot better at this game
if we could teach the dogs what
we are hunting for or convince a
little kid to let us in on his secret.
Considering how early it is for
bucks to be loosing their antlers,
I think we’ve done fairly well and
it was good to get outside, if even
for a just few hours of walking
about in the woods.
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Thursday, January 28, 2010
A letter from
the country
Dear friends,
Believe it or not, sometimes being right is not a good thing.
I had several conversations with people about the Sunday evening
Vikings game. Most of them said they were going to win. However, I dis-
agreed with them. I said I believed it would be a close game, but we would
end up losing. Sadly, I was correct. I had a feeling coming into the game that
penalties and errors were going to hinder us, and they did. You simply can
not play shoddy ball when you are in a game of this importance.
That said, at least it was an exciting season, and game. I do think though
that the Vikings had better learn to be a little more consistent before we
even think of building them a new stadium... Just my thoughts.
What a strange weekend for weather. I don’t believe I have ever seen it
rain that hard before in January. I know the highway department and sher-
iff’s departments were both very busy dealing with the conditions and
numerous accidents on Friday night through Saturday afternoon. Think
how much we don’t like to drive in this, they are out there for our safety, so
give them some room, and respect.
I am also fairly certain that I am to blame for the turn the weather took
on Monday. Friday we leave for our annual Red Lake trip, and it just would
not be right to have nice weather for this event. I believe for the past five
years now it has been sub-zero and near blizzard conditions for our trip, so
why would this year be any different? Anyway, there is still time for the
weather to straighten out, but I don’t believe it will.
Well, time to get to the office. Mondays just seem to keep coming. Bundle
up, and drive safe.
Aaron
On the road in Mexico -
Veracruz, along the Emerald Coast
Yes we have heard all the horror stories about travel across the border
into Mexico, and after last year when we were robbed by the police in
Monclova, about a hundred miles or so from the U.S. border, we still decid-
ed to drive.
Theresa and I are again on our way to Oaxaca City about 1200 miles
south of the border. We drove through the states fairly quickly and arrived
in Laredo, Texas early in the afternoon where we decided to make the
crossing. The other side of the Rio Grand is ‘Nuevo Laredo, known as the
“murder capital,” where every day new and more gruesome deaths are dis-
covered. The latest was a face skinned and sewn onto a volley ball. Oh
God, what will they think of next. But our attention was not on the drug
cartels and their violence, we were here as simple tourists passing through.
We chose a crossing just west of Laredo because believe it or not it is
know as one of the safest and most direct routes. Our plan was to get an
early start and put as many miles between us and the border as possible.
It worked, we were quickly across, had our car entry and travel papers all
in order and with a sticker in our window we drove toward Monterey. Due
to past experience we stuck close to the speed limits which at times seem
totally absurd, posted as low as 20 kilometers an hour, about 15 miles per
hour on open stretches of highway. So as trucks and other traffic whizzed
past we dogged on. The speed would finally be posted up to about 50 just
to drop suddenly to 20. Topes, speed bumps, are not well marked but can
do real damage to your car so you must come almost to a stop to cross them.
Within a few hours we had a pace down and had passed many police who
did little more than glance at us. This allowed us to relax more but we were
always looking for other cars from the states just for reassurance. There
were very few, only a couple from Texas.
The first day we traveled about 250 miles south to the city of Matehulala
where we had spent the night last year. I must mention that Aaron and
Kimberly gave us a GPS system for Christmas, called a Tom Tom, and it
was a great help, but at times it would go blank and be searching. That’s
great but it always seemed to go on search right at an intersection where
we had to make a choice. This led us to make a few wrong turns but we
were able to correct most within a few miles. Only once did it make us go
way out of our way, back to a turn around that cost us over an hour. Not a
bad record for a 2,000 mile drive, mostly in a foreign country.
I must admit it took the first few days to relax and enjoy our journey but
we are now in the wonderful, friendly little village of Teclatutla on the Gulf
Coast in Veracruz State. When we arrived there was another couple from
the States that were also traveling on. Now they’ve left and we are the only
gringos here, but the town is so relaxing and friendly that we decided to
stay for four days. This is the vanilla growing region, it is harvested from
an orchid that takes four years to producer the fruit. You can buy it in
many forms from bottled to bracelets and you pick up the aroma on street
corners everywhere.
Well as I say this has been an uneventful trip so far and we are enjoy-
ing the wonderful weather, about 70 degrees.
More later.
Peter
The Browerville Blade, Page 5
Thursday, January 28, 2010
09-057831
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
THE RIGHT TO VERIFICA-
TION 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:
November 30, 2006
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE:
$188,000.00
MORTGAGOR(S): Gary
Dierkhising and Melissa
Kohnen, single persons
MORTGAGEE: Mortgage
Electronic Registration Systems,
Inc.
TRANSACTION AGENT:
Mortgage Electronic
Registration Systems, Inc.
MIN#: 100055401248571822
LENDER: IndyMac Bank,
F.S.B.
SERVICER: OneWest Federal
Bank, FSB
DATE AND PLACE OF FIL-
ING: Filed December 6, 2006,
Todd County Recorder, as
Document Number 446129
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORT-
GAGE: Assigned to: OneWest
Bank, FSB; Dated: April 27, 2009
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF
PROPERTY:
The South half of the
Northeast Quarter of the
Northeast Quarter of the
Southwest Quarter of Section 23,
Township 127, Range 34W, Todd
County
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
11414 213Th Avenue, Sauk
Centre, MN 56378
PROPERTY IDENTIFICA-
TION NUMBER: 03.0032800
COUNTY IN WHICH PROP-
ERTY IS LOCATED: Todd
THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO
BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE
ON THE DATE OF THE
NOTICE: $192,695.03
THAT all pre-foreclosure
requirements have been com-
plied with; that no action or pro-
ceeding 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:
July 2, 2009, 11:00am
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 attor-
neys fees allowed by law, subject
to redemption within 6 months
from the date of said sale by the
mortgagor(s) the personal repre-
sentatives or assigns.
"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 JUDI-
CIAL ORDER IS ENTERED
UNDER MINNESOTA
STATUTES SECTION 582.032
Legal Notices
DETERMINING, AMONG
OTHER THINGS, THAT THE
MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE
IMPROVED WITH A RESIDEN-
TIAL DWELLING OF LESS
THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT
PROPERTY USED FOR AGRI-
CULTURAL PRODUCTION,
AND ARE ABANDONED.
Dated: May 6, 2009
OneWest Bank, FSB
Assignee of Mortgagee
SHAPIRO, NORDMEYER &
ZIELKE, LLP
BY
Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559
Diane F. Mach - 273788
Kristine M. Spiegelberg -
308845
Melissa L. Baldridge Porter -
0337778
Attorneys for Mortgagee
12550 West Frontage Road,
Ste. 200
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 831-4060
PURSUANT TO THE FAIR
DEBT COLLECTION PRAC-
TICES ACT, YOU ARE
ADVISED THAT THIS OFFICE
IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT
COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMA-
TION 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.
NOTICE OF POSTPONE-
MENT OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
The above referenced sale
scheduled for July 2, 2009, at
11:00 a.m., has been postponed to
August 6, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.,
located at 115 Third Street
South, Long Prairie, MN 56347,
said County and State.
Dated: July 2, 2009.
OneWest Bank, FSB
Assignee of Mortgagee
SHAPIRO, NORDMEYER &
ZIELKE, LLP
Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559
Diane F. Mach - 273788
Kristine M. Spiegelberg -
308845
Ryan D. Krumrie - 0387859
12550 West Frontage Road,
Ste. 200
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 831-4060
Attorney for Assignee of
Mortgagee
NOTICE OF POSTPONE-
MENT OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
The above referenced sale
scheduled for August 6, 2009, at
10:00 a.m., has been postponed
to October 8, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.,
located at 115 Third Street
South, Long Prairie, MN 56347,
said County and State.
If this is an owner occupied,
single-family dwelling, the prem-
ises must be vacated by April 8,
2010 at 11:59 PM.
Dated: August 6, 2009.
OneWest Bank, FSB
Assignee of Mortgagee
SHAPIRO, NORDMEYER &
ZIELKE, LLP
Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559
Diane F. Mach - 273788
Kristine M. Spiegelberg -
308845
Ryan D. Krumrie - 0387859
12550 West Frontage Road,
Ste. 200
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 831-4060
Attorney for Assignee of
Mortgagee
NOTICE OF POSTPONE-
MENT OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
The above referenced sale
scheduled for October 8, 2009, at
10:00am, has been postponed to
December 10, 2009, at 10:00am,
located at 115 Third Street
South, Long Prairie, MN 56347,
said County and State.
If this is an owner occupied,
single-family dwelling, the prem-
ises must be vacated by June 10,
2010 at 11:59 PM.
Dated: October 8, 2009.
OneWest Bank, FSB
Assignee of Mortgagee
SHAPIRO, NORDMEYER &
ZIELKE, LLP
Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559
Diane F. Mach - 273788
Kristine M. Spiegelberg -
308845
Ryan D. Krumrie - 0387859
12550 West Frontage Road,
Ste. 200
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 831-4060
Attorney for Assignee of
Mortgagee
NOTICE OF POSTPONE-
MENT OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
The above referenced sale
scheduled for December 10,
2009, at 10:00 AM, has been
postponed to January 28, 2010,
at 10:00 AM, located at 115
Third Street South, Long Prairie,
MN 56347, said County and
State.
If this is an owner occupied,
single-family dwelling, the prem-
ises must be vacated by July 28,
2010 at 11:59 PM.
Dated: December 10, 2009.
OneWest Bank, FSB
Assignee of Mortgagee
SHAPIRO, NORDMEYER &
ZIELKE, LLP
Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559
Diane F. Mach - 273788
Kristine M. Spiegelberg -
308845
Ryan D. Krumrie - 0387859
12550 West Frontage Road,
Ste. 200
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 831-4060
Attorney for Assignee of
Mortgagee
NOTICE OF POSTPONE-
MENT OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
The above referenced sale
scheduled for January 28, 2010,
at 10:00 AM, has been postponed
to March 4, 2010, at 10:00 AM,
located at 115 Third Street
South, Long Prairie, MN 56347,
said County and State.
If this is an owner occupied,
single-family dwelling, the prem-
ises must be vacated by
September 7, 2010 at 11:59 PM.
Dated: January 28, 2010.
OneWest Bank, FSB
Assignee of Mortgagee
SHAPIRO, NORDMEYER &
ZIELKE, LLP
Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559
Diane F. Mach - 273788
Kristine M. Spiegelberg -
308845
Ryan D. Krumrie - 0387859
12550 West Frontage Road,
Ste. 200
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 831-4060
Attorney for Assignee of
Mortgagee
j28c
09-062795
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
THE RIGHT TO VERIFICA-
TION OF THE DEBT AND IDEN-
TITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDI-
TOR WITHIN THE TIME PRO-
VIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECT-
ED BY THIS ACTION.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that default has occurred in the
conditions of the following
described mortgage:
DATE OF MORTGAGE: March
28, 2008
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE:
$288,000.00
MORTGAGOR(S): Chad D
Carry and Chanda L Carry, both
single persons
MORTGAGEE: Washington
Mutual Bank, FA
LENDER: Washington Mutual
Bank, FA
SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase
Bank, National Association
DATE AND PLACE OF FIL-
ING: Filed March 28, 2008, Todd
County Recorder, as Document
Number 456233
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF
PROPERTY:
The Northwest Quarter of the
Northeast Quarter (NW 1/4 NE
1/4) of Section Thirty-five (35),
Township One Hundred Thirty
(130) North, Range Thirty-five (35)
West of the 5th P.M.,
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 15193
280Th Street, Eagle Bend, MN
56446
PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER: 05-0025700
COUNTY IN WHICH PROPER-
TY IS LOCATED: Todd
THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO
BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE
ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE:
$295,270.49
THAT all pre-foreclosure
requirements have been complied
with; that no action or proceeding
has been instituted at law or other-
wise 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:
March 18, 2010, 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 dis-
bursements, including attorneys
fees allowed by law, subject to
redemption within 12 months from
the date of said sale by the mort-
gagor(s) the personal representa-
tives or assigns.
TIME AND DATE TO VACATE
PROPERTY: If the real estate is an
owner-occupied, single-family
dwelling, unless otherwise provid-
ed 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 March 18, 2011.
Dated: January 21, 2010
JPMorgan Chase Bank,
National Association, as purchaser
of the loans and other assets of
Washington Mutual Bank, former-
ly known as Washington Mutual
Bank, FA (the "Savings Bank")
from the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation, acting as
receiver for the Savings Bank and
pursuant to its authority under
the Federal Deposit Insurance Act,
12 U.S.C. § 1821(d).
Mortgagee
SHAPIRO, NORDMEYER &
ZIELKE, LLP
BY
Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559
Diane F. Mach - 273788
Kristine M. Spiegelberg -
308845
Melissa L. Baldridge Porter -
0337778
Attorneys for Mortgagee
12550 West Frontage Road,
Ste. 200
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 831-4060
PURSUANT TO THE FAIR
DEBT COLLECTION PRAC-
TICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED
THAT THIS OFFICE IS DEEMED
TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR.
ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED
WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR-
POSE. THIS NOTICE IS
REQUIRED BY THE PROVI-
SIONS OF THE FAIR DEBT COL-
LECTION PRACTICES ACT AND
DOES NOT IMPLY THAT WE
ARE ATTEMPTING TO COL-
LECT MONEY FROM ANYONE
WHO HAS DISCHARGED THE
DEBT UNDER THE BANKRUPT-
CY LAWS OF THE UNITED
STATES
j28-m4c
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
THE RIGHT TO VERIFICA-
TION 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:
8/21/2006
MORTGAGOR(S): Jamie L.
Magness, a single man.
MORTGAGEE: Mortgage
Electronic Registration Systems,
Inc. as nominee for Countrywide
Home Loans, Inc.
SERVICER: Bank of America
MORTGAGE ID #: 1000157-
0006932910-6
DATE AND PLACE OF
RECORDING: Recorded August
28, 2006, Todd County Recorder,
Document No. 444022.
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORT-
GAGE: Assigned to: BAC Home
Loans Servicing, LP
Dated:November 11, 2009,
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF
PROPERTY: The Northeast
Quarter of the Northwest
Quarter, Section 33, Township
133, Range 33, Todd County,
Minnesota.
continued on page 6
The Browerville Blade, Page 6
Thursday, January 28, 2010
continued from page 5
TAX PARCEL NO.: 22-
0029200
ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:
24447 460th Street
Staples, MN 56479
COUNTY IN WHICH PROP-
ERTY IS LOCATED: Todd
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE:
$128,000.00
AMOUNT DUE AND
CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF
DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUD-
ING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY
MORTGAGEE: $132,967.42
That prior to the commence-
ment of this mortgage foreclo-
sure 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, February 25, 2010,
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, includ-
ing attorneys' fees allowed by
law subject to redemption within
1 year from the date of said sale
by the mortgagor(s), their per-
sonal representatives or assigns.
DATE TO VACATE PROPER-
TY: 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 02-25-2011 at 11:59
p.m. If the foregoing date is a
Saturday, Sunday or legal holi-
day, 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 JUDI-
CIAL ORDER IS ENTERED
UNDER MINNESOTA
STATUTES SECTION 582.032,
DETERMINING, AMONG
OTHER THINGS, THAT THE
MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE
IMPROVED WITH A RESIDEN-
TIAL DWELLING OF LESS
THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT
PROPERTY USED IN AGRI-
CULTURAL PRODUCTION,
AND ARE ABANDONED.
Dated: December 21, 2009
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 COMMUNICA- which the mortgagor(s) must all Commissioners voting yes. Ditch 19 and give approval to start
TION FROM A DEBT COLLEC- vacate the property, if the mortgage Received majority vote, motion the tree removal phase of the proj-
TOR. is not reinstated under section approved. ect.
16751-092504 580.30 or the property is not Warrants approved for payment: On motion by Ruda and second-
d31-f4c redeemed under section 580.23, is Ameripride Linen $492.15 ed by Neumann, the following
11:59 p.m. on August 4, 2010. Darcee Bell 605.00 motion was introduced and adopt-
09-062167 "THE TIME ALLOWED BY Catherine Blashack 750.00 ed by unanimous vote:
0033623323 LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY Mark Blessing 344.30 RESOLVED by this board to
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORT- Melinda Bruder 359.15 approve the Budget Request Form
GAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRE- Cardinal Distribution 372.00 for the transfer of $511,247 from
FORECLOSURE SALE
SENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY Century Link 390.09 the Co. Revenue Fund to the
THE RIGHT TO VERIFICA-
BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS Codex Corp 315.28 Community Health Services Fund.
TION OF THE DEBT AND IDEN-
IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS Compar, Inc 2,635.83 There were no recommended
TITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDI-
ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA Dairyland Supply, Inc 732.71 individuals for the TAC Rail
TOR WITHIN THE TIME PRO-
STATUTES SECTION 582.032 Dell Marketing 1,070.25 Committee.
VIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECT-
DETERMINING, AMONG Fleet Services An information presentation
ED BY THIS ACTION.
OTHER THINGS, THAT THE Division 8,350.16 was given by the County Assessor,
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE Gene-o s Family on the Explanation of Limited
that default has occurred in the
IMPROVED WITH A RESIDEN- Restaurant 1,102.50 Market Value and discussion of
conditions of the following
TIAL DWELLING OF LESS Horseshoe Septic Valuation trends.
described mortgage:
THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROP- Service 300.00 The County Administrator gave
DATE OF MORTGAGE:
ERTY USED FOR AGRICULTUR- IBM Corp 677.59 a presentation for the 2010 Budget
November 6, 2003
AL PRODUCTION, AND ARE KEYL 304.00 information.
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL
ABANDONED. Long Prairie There being no further business
AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE:
Machinery 490.79 to come before this Board,
$72,000.00 Dated: December 17, 2009
Long Prairie Memorial 322.00 Chairman Kneisl recessed the
MORTGAGOR(S): Beverley M. PHH Mortgage Corporation
Donna Mackove 364.93 meeting to December 15, 2009 at
Whitlock, a single person Assignee of Mortgagee
Metro Sales Inc 405.94 nine o’clock a.m. in the
MORTGAGEE: Star Tribune
SHAPIRO, NORDMEYER & John Miller 539.00 Commissioner’s Board Room.
Employees Credit Union
ZIELKE, LLP MN Highway Safety December 15, 2009
LENDER: Star Tribune
BY & Research 366.00 The Todd County Board of
Employees Credit Union
Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 MN Office of Enterprise Commissioners met in the
SERVICER: PHH Mortgage
Diane F. Mach - 273788 Tech 730.00 Commissioner’s Board Room in the
Corporation
Kristine M. Spiegelberg - Morrison Co. Dept of City of Long Prairie, MN, on the
DATE AND PLACE OF FIL-
308845 Pub Works 550.00 15th day of December 2009 at nine
ING: Filed November 12, 2003,
Melissa L. Baldridge Porter - Pam Motl 343.97 o’clock a.m. The meeting was called
Todd County Recorder, as
0337778 Rosemary Nienaber 490.60 to order by the Chairman Kneisl,
Document Number 422472
Attorneys for Mortgagee North American Salt 16,357.80 with all members present. The
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORT-
12550 West Frontage Road, North Central Radar meeting was opened with the
GAGE: Assigned to: Network
Ste. 200 Calib Service 315.00 Pledge of Allegiance.
Mortgage Services; Dated:
Burnsville, MN 55337 Olson s Truck & On motion by Ruda and second-
November 6, 2003 filed: November
(952) 831-4060 Tractor Service 1,391.80 ed by Neumann, the following
18, 2003, recorded as document
PURSUANT TO THE FAIR Patricia Pesta 481.36 motion was introduced and adopt-
number 422569; Thereafter
DEBT COLLECTION PRAC- Rinke-Noonan Corp 616.20 ed by unanimous vote:
assigned to CUNA MUTUAL
TICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED Sheila Roth 433.79 RESOLVED by this board to
MORTGAGE CORPORATION
THAT THIS OFFICE IS DEEMED Pam Ruehle 525.58 approve the agenda as amended
dated November 6, 2003 and
TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. S & T Office Products 701.45 with the addition of: 1)/res.-
recorded November 18, 2003 as
ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED Ladonna Scott 974.14 Designate the name of the Todd
document number 422570.
WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR- SEH incorporated 2,366.25 County Scenic Loop.
Thereafter assigned to PHH
POSE. THIS NOTICE IS St. Joseph On motion by Ruda and second-
Mortgage Corporation dated
REQUIRED BY THE PROVI- Medical Center 638.00 ed by Neumann, the following reso-
November 30, 2005 and recorded
SIONS OF THE FAIR DEBT COL- Trimin Users Group 2,053.85 lution was introduced and adopted
January 3, 2006 as document num-
LECTION PRACTICES ACT AND Ultra Chemical 655.02 by unanimous vote:
ber 439381.
DOES NOT IMPLY THAT WE West Central Industries 934.09 RESOLVED by this board as
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF
ARE ATTEMPTING TO COL- West Government Resolution #2009 -12/15-114, to
PROPERTY:
LECT MONEY FROM ANYONE Services 3,204.36 accept the recommendation of the
Lot Five (5) Block Two (2),
WHO HAS DISCHARGED THE Payments less Todd County Parks and Trails
Timber Ridge
DEBT UNDER THE BANKRUPT- than $300 8,427.84 Board and designates a Todd
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 27332
CY LAWS OF THE UNITED On motion by Blessing and sec- County Scenic Loop to be called
Okla Cir, Browerville, MN 56438
STATES. onded by Ruda, the following reso- Veterans Scenic Drive .
PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION
d24-j28c lution was introduced and adopted On motion by Blessing and sec-
NUMBER: 19-0126700
by unanimous vote: onded by Kircher, the following
COUNTY IN WHICH PROPER-
RESOLVED by this board as motion was introduced:
TY IS LOCATED: Todd Todd County
Resolution #2009-12/1-111, to RESOLVED by this board to
THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO Commissioners Minutes
approve the application for repur- approve the December 18, 2009
BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE December 1, 2009
chase of tax forfeited lands submit- Commissioner Warrants #22984 to
ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE:
The Todd County Board of ted by Robert M. and Kelly J. #23112 for $109,578.53.
$69,535.60
Commissioners met in the Fosse. A Roll Call Vote was taken with
THAT all pre-foreclosure
Commissioner’s Board Room in the On motion by Ruda and second- all Commissioners voting yes.
requirements have been complied
City of Long Prairie, MN, on the 1st ed by Neumann, the following reso- Received majority vote, it was
with; that no action or proceeding
day of December 2009 at seven lution was introduced and adopted approved.
has been instituted at law or other-
o’clock p.m. The meeting was called by unanimous vote: Warrants approved for payment:
wise to recover the debt secured by
to order by Chairman Kneisl with RESOLVED by this board as Acom Solutions, Inc 826.20
said mortgage, or any part thereof;
all members present. The meeting Resolution #2009-12/1-112, to Alex Glass & Glazing,
PURSUANT, to the power of
was opened with the Pledge of agree to an extension requested by Inc 555.53
sale contained in said mortgage,
Allegiance. Blue Spruce for the Sandy Shores American Solutions
the above described property will
On motion by Blessing and sec- Too plat. The new decision dead- for Business 4,493.37
be sold by the Sheriff of said county
onded by Ruda, the following line, by agreement of the parties, is Auto Value 452.32
as follows:
motion was introduced and adopt- January 20, 2010. Blade Publishing 370.69
DATE AND TIME OF SALE:
ed by unanimous vote: On motion by Ruda and second- Boyer Ford Trucks 423.85
February 4, 2010, 10:00am
RESOLVED by this board to ed by Neumann, the following Braaten Sand &
PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's
approve the agenda as amended motion was introduced and adopt- Gravel 32,969.37
Main Office, 115 Third Street
with the addition of: 1) Resolution ed by unanimous vote: Big Browerville
South, Long Prairie, MN 56347
Approving Phase 1 of Co. Ditch 19 RESOLVED by this board to Truckwash 327.35
to pay the debt secured by said
Maintenance. 2) Motion to approve table the CUP and resolution for Central MN Council
mortgage and taxes, if any, on said
BRF for funds transfer of Public the approval of Sandy Shores Too on Aging 394.07
premises and the costs and dis-
Health Appropriation. 3) Motion to plat. Chamberlain Oil
bursements, including attorneys
recommend individual for TAC Rail On motion by Kircher and sec- Company 2,126.37
fees allowed by law, subject to
Committee. onded by Blessing, the following Computer Professionals
redemption within 6 months from
On motion by Kircher and sec- resolution was introduced and Unlimited 429.83
the date of said sale by the mort-
onded by Neumann, the following adopted by unanimous vote: Jerold Dahms 780.00
gagor(s) the personal representa-
motion was introduced: RESOLVED by this board as Dell Marketing 677.21
tives or assigns.
RESOLVED by this board to Resolution #2009-12/1-113, to ESRI 2,789.44
TIME AND DATE TO VACATE
approve the December 4, 2009 agree that the County Ditch GE Capital 309.94
PROPERTY: If the real estate is an
Commissioners Warrants #22861to Authority has found sufficient evi- Gene-O s Family
owner-occupied, single-family
#22983 for $63,480.77.. dence to justify the costs for repairs
dwelling, unless otherwise provid-
A Roll Call Vote was taken with to lateral 3 and lateral 4 on County
ed by law, the date on or before continued on page 7
The Browerville Blade, Page 7
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Central Mn 1,239.04 Town of Little Elk 7,540.62 Mark Jahner to act as the o’clock a.m. The meeting was called
continued from page 6 WSB and Associates 5,494.87 Town of Little Sauk 17,625.38 Assistant Todd County Surveyor in to order by Chairperson Kneisl
Restaurant 1,318.50 American Discount Town of Long Prairie 14,938.65 the absence of the Co. Surveyor. with all members present. The
Hillyard 1,035.96 Home Med EQ 4,000.00 Town of Moran 12,553.74 On motion by Ruda and second- meeting was opened with the
Hutchinson Hillyard 539.74 Card Services 1,714.55 Town of Reynolds 18,461.50 ed by Blessing, the following reso- Pledge of Allegiance.
Holiday Credit Office 308.28 Centerpoint Energy 658.42 Town of Round Prairie 24,787.95 lution was introduced and adopted On motion by Blessing and sec-
Independent News City of Long Prairie 527.11 Town of Staples 12,334.63 by unanimous vote: onded by Ruda, the following
Herald 338.80 Dept of Employment Town of Stowe Prairie 17,736.86 RESOLVED by this board as motion was introduced and adopt-
Long Prairie Leader 756.60 & Econ. Dev. 2,794.06 Town of Turtle Creek 6,299.61 Resolution #2009 -12/15-121, to ed by unanimous vote:
Long Prairie Elan Financial Service 1,401.84 Town of Villard 14,261.55 approve the updated Todd Co. RESOLVED by this board to
Machinery Co 4,588.60 Fleet Service 1,078.50 Town of Ward 12,677.04 Sheriff s Office fee schedule as per approve the agenda as amended
Long Prairie Oil 711.11 Rhonda Gould 1,655.69 Town of West Union 16,997.84 copy on file in the Auditor- with the addition of: Res.- Adopting
MACO 1,440.00 Henry Becker Town of Wykeham 18,689.10 Treasurer s office. an Alternative Payment in Full
Metro Sales 2,285.00 Excavating 5,000.00 Century Link 394.87 On motion by Neumann and sec- Threshold for Todd Co. Property
Donald Meyer 315.00 Long Prairie Plumbing Al Evans 655.61 onded by Kircher, the following res- Taxpayers.
Midwest Machinery & Heating 1,036.72 Minn Conservation olution was introduced and adopt- On motion by Ruda and second-
Co. 1,634.74 Marcyes Excavating 9,594.00 Corps 2,480.26 ed by unanimous vote: ed by Blessing, the following reso-
MN Transportation MCIT 2,500.00 Peters & Churchwell 1,375.00 RESOLVED by this board as lution was introduced and adopted
Alliance 1,760.00 MN Center Jena Peterson 676.50 Resolution #2009 -12/15-122, to by unanimous vote:
Morris Electronics 785.02 Point Energy 467.55 Pettit Construction 2,936.25 accept the Snowmobile Safety RESOLVED by this board as
Morrison Co. Public Minnesota Power 9,376.19 SCW Construction 837.50 Enforcement Grant and authorize Resolution #2009-12/29-123, to
Health 1,482.85 Pemberton Sorlie, Todd County DAC 3,410.00 the Todd County Sheriff to imple- transfer $6,560 from the General
Northern Star 2,860.11 Rufer & Ker. 846.50 Tri County Septic 2,650.00 ment and manage it. Revenue Fund into the Forfeited
Nutrition Services 1,987.95 Jena Peterson 553.50 Payments under Some discussion was held on the Lands Fund.
Prairie’s Edge Rainbow Rider 4,000.00 $300 4,382.11 2010 Co. Sheriff Budget. On motion by Kircher and sec-
Plumbing & Heat 443.65 Todd Co. Auditor- On motion by Neumann and sec- On motion by Ruda and second- onded by Neumann, the following
Quill Corporation 937.17 Treasurer 5,469.24 onded by Ruda, the following reso- ed by Kircher, the following board motion was introduced and adopt-
Reliance Telephone US Postal Service 10,373.00 lution was introduced and adopted action was introduced and adopted ed by unanimous vote:
Systems 600.00 American Heritage by unanimous vote: by unanimous vote: RESOLVED by this board to
Requip LLC 1,250.25 Bank 2,851.23 RESOLVED by this board as RESOLVED by this board as approve the November 2009 min-
Shirley’s Gas & Cardmember Service 904.28 Resolution #2009 -12/15-115, to Board Action #2009-12/15-35, to utes.
Groceries 3,288.00 Craguns Conference approve the contract for calendar approve the NRBG grant which On motion by Blessing and sec-
Software House Center 844.98 year 2010 between Morrison Cty. will include the Comprehensive onded by Ruda, the following
International 4,537.91 GMAC 438.52 Public Health and Todd Cty. Public Local Water Management, Wetland motion was introduced:
Staples World 2,416.05 Government Training Health for Sanitarian Services. Conservation Act, DNR Shoreland RESOLVED by this board to
Todd County MIS Dept 300.00 Center 335.00 On motion by Blessing and sec- Management, and MPCA County approve the December 31, 2009
Todd County Social Iverson Reuvers LLC 552.50 onded by Kircher, the following res- Feedlot. Commissioners Warrants #23113
Services 510.75 Knife River 67,058.50 olution was introduced and adopt- On motion by Kircher and sec- to #23258 for $163,991.74.
Total Tire and Gear 744.70 Long Prairie Oil 822.49 ed by unanimous vote: onded by Neumann, the following A Roll Call Vote was taken with
Verso Paper LLC 3,090.00 Minnegsco Center RESOLVED by this board as motion was introduced and adopt- all Commissioners voting yes.
West Central Point 3,167.73 Resolution #2009 -12/15-116, to ed by unanimous vote: Received majority vote, it was
Sanitation 1,701.00 Minnesota Power 558.31 approve the 2010 contract with RESOLVED by this board to approved.
Widseth Smith Northern Escrow Inc 32,107.59 Jena Peterson for Accountant approve the Todd County Planning Warrants approved for payment:
Nolting 7,928.75 Zayo Onvoy 3,217.53 Services in the Todd County Public Commission recommendations for American Solutions
Wolters Body Shop 338.15 Todd Co. Solid Waste 9,300.00 Health Dept. the following CUP, subject to condi- for Business $421.03
Robert Zimmerman 1,545.00 Tri City Paving 43,344.23 On motion by Kircher and sec- tions and as per copy on file in the Ameripride Linen 503.24
Payments less Verizon 572.61 onded by Ruda, the following reso- Auditor/Treasurer s Office. Batteries Plus 897.68
than $300 7,873.35 Widseth Smith lution was introduced and adopted Woodside Wind LLC. (Kevin and Darcee Bell 368.50
On motion by Ruda and second- Nolting 30,459.22 by unanimous vote: Wannetta Ehnes property) part of Dan Benning 343.75
ed by Blessing, the following American Heritage 28,618.77 RESOLVED by this board as NE4 lying W of RR, Section 2 of Arlan Bjorstrom 450.00
motion was introduced: Big Swan Lake Imp. 819.85 Resolution #2009 -12/15-117, to Wykeham Township. A CUP to con- Boyer Ford Trucks 533.14
RESOLVED by this board to City of Bertha 695.88 accept the completion of Project struct a meteorological tower Call One Inc 483.73
approve the November 2009 City of Browerville 2,612.10 SAP 77-598-23 and authorize the approximately 263 ft tall to be used Centracare Clinic 1,020.00
Auditor Warrants #213275 to City of Burtrum 404.32 final payment of $9,709.70 to for wind resource assessment. Chamberlain Oil
#213455 for $1,982,262.10. City of Clarissa 4,351.74 Midwest Contracting LLC of On motion by Neumann and sec- Company 1,558.61
A Roll Call Vote was taken with City of Eagle Bend 9,189.76 Marshall, MN. onded by Kircher, the following City of Bertha 1,000.00
all Commissioners voting yes. City of Grey Eagle 1,825.38 On motion by Blessing and sec- motion was introduced and adopt- City of Eagle Bend 1,000.00
Received majority vote, it was City of Hewitt 2,425.90 onded by Neumann, the following ed by unanimous vote: Coast True Value 812.67
approved. City of Long Prairie 12,825.60 resolution was introduced and RESOLVED by this board to Commissioner of
Warrants approved for payment: City of Osakis 5,975.69 adopted by unanimous vote: approve the Todd County Planning Transportation 585.73
Century Link $883.19 City of Staples 9,735.42 RESOLVED by this board as Commission recommendations for Country Side
Doug’s Excavating 4,640.00 City of West Union 598.30 Resolution #2009 -12/15 -118, to the following CUP, subject to condi- Plumbing 3,121.00
Long Prairie Sanitary Region V Development approve and direct the Todd Co. tions and as per copy on file in the CRA Payment Center 315.51
Service 865.23 Comm 1,937.01 Public Works Dept. to prepare the Auditor/Treasurer s Office. Society Davis Sign and
MN Dept of Finance 7,072.00 Sauk River Water necessary construction plans and of St. Pius X, Lots 4 & 5 Block 1, Graphics 361.25
MN Dept of Health 412.50 Shed Dist 22,956.83 specifications for the project of Starry Estates, Section 18 of Round Delvin Durheim 315.00
Peters & Churchwell 2,701.00 School Dist. 213 79,266.84 County State Aid Highway No. 32. Prairie Township. A CUP to con- Ellingson Plumbing
Jena Peterson 584.25 School Dist. 2155 485.93 On motion by Neumann and sec- struct a 40 x 100 ft single story & Heating 380.25
SCW Construction 3,400.00 School Dist. 2170 41,569.20 onded by Ruda, the following reso- addition to the existing chapel to be Freshwater Education
Todd Soil & Water School Dist. 2753 244,363.88 lution was introduced and adopted used for additional school rooms Dist 690.93
Cons. Dist 12,328.00 School Dist. 2759 48,726.98 by unanimous vote: and added bathroom facilities. Hughes Technologies
Verizon 1,542.53 School Dist. 482 461.95 RESOLVED by this board as On motion by Kircher and sec- Inc 4,944.00
American Heritage School Dist. 486 36,942.84 Resolution #2009 -12/15-119, to onded by Blessing, the following Impact Technology 480.94
Bank 35,205.38 School Dist. 487 1,107.72 approve and support the recom- motion was introduced and adopt- Johnston Fargo
Chaffin Construction 1,525.00 School Dist. 740 5,623.22 mendation of the Todd Co. Public ed by unanimous vote: Culvert 17,940.20
City of Perham 32,025.20 School Dist. 743 42,978.40 Works Dept. for submittal and RESOLVED by this board to KEYL 429.00
Computer School Dist. 786 66,388.72 nomination of the noted projects of: approve the entering into the Gary Kneisl 315.14
Professionals 4,112.30 School Dist. 787 44,199.31 1) County State Aid Highway No. 1, Prairie Lakes Municipal Solid Lakewood Health
Doug’s Excavating 1,000.00 School Dist. 789 4,494.55 from CSAH #10 to CSAH #38. 2) Waste Authority Joint Powers Systems 625.00
Al Evans 1,104.70 School Dist. 790 6,144.24 County State Aid Highway No. 21, Agreement. Long Prairie Memorial
Hegseth Building Co. 1,124.33 School Dist. 793 5,694.96 from U.S .#71 to CSAH #26. 3) Some discussion was held on: Hospital 1,824.97
Long Prairie School Dist. 818 10,309.24 County State Aid Highway No. 21, 2010 Budgets, policy and manage- Long Prairie Oil 487.34
Machinery Co. 19,674.58 Town of Bartlett 14,018.48 from CSAH #26 to TH # 210. 4) ment changes, Comp Plan, commit- Long Prairie Plumbing 1,206.40
Long Prairie Oil 4,526.17 Town of Bertha 16,301.18 County State Aid Highway No. 51, tee assignments, board protocol, James Mench 1,508.00
Long Prairie Town of Birchdale 10,465.33 from the West Co. Line to the South and ARRA Bonding. Metro Sales 348.60
Sanitary Ser. 1,709.70 Town of Bruce 17,497.23 Co. Line. And requests said proj- There being no further business Midwest Machinery Co 777.01
Midwest Contracting 218,684.30 Town of Burleene 10,839.37 ects be included in the State Fiscal to come before this Board, Minnegasco Center
Mitch’s Fuel Service 18,159.68 Town of Burnhamville 13,637.88 Year 2014 Area Transportation Chairman Kneisl recessed the Point Energy 359.90
Morrison County 22,851.24 Town of Eagle Valley 22,772.55 Improvement Plan. meeting to December 22, 2009 at MN Office of Enterprise
Northern Star Co-op 3,178.76 Town of Fawn Lake 12,854.85 On motion by Blessing and sec- nine o’clock a.m. in the Tech 730.00
Prairie Sanitary Ser. 937.50 Town of Germania 12,971.61 onded by Neumann, the following Commissioner’s Board Room. Morris Electronics 1,406.18
Resource Training Town of Gordon 9,908.64 resolution was introduced and December 29, 2009 Morrison Co Dept of
and Solution 147,088.50 Town of Grey Eagle 8,680.47 adopted by unanimous vote: The Todd County Board of Pub Works 21,505.09
Rinke Noonan Corp 482.00 Town of Hartford 23,974.70 RESOLVED by this board as Commissioners met in the New Life Church of
Tri County Septic 3,000.00 Town of Iona 11,789.61 Resolution #2009 -12/15-120, to Commissioner’s Board Room in the God Inc 885.00
Twardowski Town of Kandota 6,280.02 accept County Surveyor, Curtis City of Long Prairie, MN, on the North American Salt 14,237.21
Excavating 5,440.00 Town of Leslie 9,263.54 Stoeckel’s recommendation of 29th day of December 2009 at nine
Waste Management of continued on page 10
Broncos Go 1-1
By Andy Lancaster
The Bronco wrestling team recorded one win and one loss last week.
On Tuesday the Broncos hosted Pequot Lakes/Pine River-Backus for
Parents Night in Browerville.† The wrestlers had a good showing with a
46-19 win.
Winning individual matches Randy Shamp, Ridge Quistorff, Travis
Borchert, Preston Irsfeld, Brad Schettler, Nate Becker, John Wood,
Dominic Eckel, and Nick Parteka.
Thursday evening the Broncos traveled to take on section opponent
Paynesville. The Bulldogs proved to be one of the top teams in the section
by earning a 42-18 victory.
Winning individual matches were Adam Sutlief, Randy Shamp, Travis
Borchert, Brent Sadlo, and Lucas Kalina.
For this week the Broncos will host Ottertal Central on Tuesday for a
dual in Eagle Bend. On Friday the team will host the Bronco Dual tour-
nament in Browerville starting at 4pm.

Travis Borchert won his individual match during Parents Night held in Browerville on
January 19th. Sports photos by Curtis Bryniarski.

Ridge Quistorf.

Lucas Kalina.

Tigers lose close games

By Curtis Bryniarski
Boys basketball played the Swanville Bulldogs and the Eagle
Valley Rebels last week.
They traveled to Swanville on Tuesday and lost 42-47 to the
Bulldogs. The game definitely didn’t start out in the Tigers’ favor.
The Tigers scored the first points of the game, but after that the
Bulldogs took control throughout the rest of the first half and led
25-14. The second half started out with the two teams seemingly
taking turns scoring. With just under 10 minutes to go in the
game, the Tigers began a comeback, outscoring Swanville 17-5 to
put the them down one point with about a minute to go. From
there the Bulldogs buckled down and scored the last four points in
the game.
Above: Brent Petermeier. Below: Miguel Bravo and Seth Kellen. Mitch Heid led the Tigers with 14 points and 3 assists. Seth
Kellen had 7 points and led the team in rebounds with 10. Eric
Repp led the Bulldogs with 19 points.
The Tigers faced the Eagle Valley Rebels in Browerville on
Friday and lost in overtime, 52-53. It was a great action filled
rivalry game with the lead never swaying to more than five points.
Each team kept a fast pace and neither seemed to wear out, even
in overtime. The Tigers were up 19-18 at the half, but from there
they were outscored 26-31 to put them down 45-49 with just over
two minutes to go in the game. Brent Petermeier and Seth Kellen
scored in the final minutes to tie the score and send the game into
overtime.
Tiger fans were the first to cheer in overtime after A.J. Kellen
scored, but were soon echoed by the Rebel fans when Zach Taylor
tied the game at 51. Seth Kellen made a free throw with 35 sec-
onds left, but the Rebels answered back leaving the Tigers only 6.5
seconds to work with. The fans for both Browerville and Eagle
Valley were on the edge of their seats when Seth Kellen launched
a long 3-pointer that ended up bouncing off the front of the rim.
Mitch Heid led the Tigers with 16 points,18 rebounds, and 4
blocks. Jason Nelson led the Rebels with 16 points.

Laura Duncan looks for room to move agains the Osakis defense.
Kayla Dreher tries to gain controll of the ball.
Right: Broncos Cheerleaders Kaitlyn Espree, Sam Schettler, and Rebecca Tynio.
Tiger girls win big
over Osakis
By Coach Middendorf
Browerville 65, Osakis 53
Lindsey Duncan connected on all eight of her free throw chances
including four in the final minute as the Tigers pulled out their fifth
Prairie Conference victory Thursday night in Browerville.
Lindsey finished with 19 points on the night which also included three
3-pointers. Kenley Johnson scored 17 of her 27 points in the second half in
a dominating performance to aid the Tiger offensive attack. Kayla Dreher
tallied eight points for the Tigers while Laura Duncan and Stacia Pearson
combined for nine points. The orange and black controlled the boards all
evening and it proved to be the difference in the ball game.
Johnson led the team with six rebounds while Jerica Thompson turned
in another great defensive performance as the junior grabbed five
rebounds. Dreher led the team in assists with five as the Tigers continu-
ally beat the Silverstreaks down the floor and were able to find the open
person for a lot of easy buckets. The Tigers were able to control the ball
late in the game as they ran through their offense and forced Osakis into
fouls. Browerville then converted at the charity stripe as the Tigers shot
19 of 21 at the free throw line. Alicia Wagner led Osakis with 18 points.
The Tigers currently sit at 5-1 in the Prairie Conference and 7-7 over-
all. Tuesday the girls continue Prairie Conference action with a home
game against Swanville and then will travel to Eagle Valley on Friday
night for a contest against the Rebels.
Broncos have
a solid showing
By Coach Lorentz
The Browerville/Eagle Valley elementary wrestling Broncos had a
great day on Jan 16. Twenty-two Broncos traveled to Osakis to wrestle in
the Osakis Open. The Broncos came away with eight champions. The
Broncos also had six runner-up wrestlers, along with six third place, and
two fourth place wrestlers. The kids wrestled extremely well in this
always competitve tourney.
One Bronco traveled to Becker, to wrestle in this always stout tourna-
ment. Carter Riedel came away with a third place finish on the day.
Elementary practice will continue with practice on Jan 28 in
Browerville. It is also picture day. Upcoming touraments this next week-
end, will be the rescheduled Staples Open or the Minnewaska Open, both
on Jan 31.
Results-Osakis Open: Pre-K-Alex Line- 1st Place; Kindergarten-
Landon Gode- 1st Place, Madi Wolf- 2nd Place, Trey Lancaster- 3rd
Place;First Grade-Brendan Johnson- 1st Place, Cael Lorentz- 1st Place,
Mason Gode- 1st Place, Austin Bollin-Lehner-2nd Place, Grady
Christopher- 2nd Place; Second Grade-Austin Carr- 1st Place, Levi Line-
3rd Place, Nye Becker- 3rd Place, Paul Wagner- 3rd Place; Third Grade-
Ty Lancaster- 1st Place, Ashton Espree- 3rd Place, Nickolas Davey- 4th
Place; Fourth Grade-Byrce Carr- 3rd Place, Colton Booker- 4th Place;
Fifth Grade-Dillon Wehrenberg- 2nd Place; Sixth Grade-Russel Parteka-
1st Place, Austin Chyba- 2nd place, Noah Becker- 2nd Place
Becker Tourney: First Grade- Carter Riedel- 3rd Place
Browerville Public School Lunch Menu
Mon., Feb. 1: Sausage pizza, green beans, PB/butter sandwich, pear
slices, milk
Tue. Feb. 2: Hot dog, chicken pasta salad, build your own salad, peach
slices, 2 milk Tuesday
Wed. Feb. 3: Chicken nuggets/ dip,FF/ketchup, carrot & celery stix, din-
ner roll, orange, milk
Thurs. Feb. 4: Sloppy joes, tater tots, corn, grapes, vanilla shake, milk
Fri. Feb. 5: Spaghetti/meat sauce, lettuce/dressing, bread stix, pineap-
ple tidbits, milk
BHS Sports Events
Mon. Feb. 1: B hocky hosts Little Falls, 7:00; BBB @ Brandon/Evans-
ville, 5:15
Thurs. Feb. 4: V & JV WR hosts Sauk Centre & B/H-V, 5:00; GBB hosts
St. John’s, 5:15; B hockey @ Willmar, 7:00
Fri. Feb. 5: BBB hosts Royalton, 6:15; JV WR Park Reg. Tourney @
Osakis, 5:00
Sat. Feb. 6: WR Park Reg. Tourney @ Osakis, 10:00
The Browerville Blade, Page 10
Thursday, January 28, 2010
continued from page 7
Northern Business
Products 824.93
Northern Safety Co 346.66
Northern Star Coop 1,835.34
Olson’s Truck & Tractor 1,772.66
Patterson Dental
Supply 2,034.70
Prairie’s Edge
Plumbing & Heat 1,429.80
Wencil Pronek 1,545.00
Quill Corp. 334.02
Reliance Telephone
Systems 300.00
Rinke-Noonan Corp 500.00
Jeffrey Rhode 315.00
Carol Rosenau 390.00
Ladonna Scott 925.00
Jim Thompson 420.00
Trimin Systems 1,935.75
Turnkey Connections 1,159.01
Verizon 308.62
West Group Payment
Center 332.07
Widseth Smith
Nolting Inc 8,875.75
Payments less than
$300 53,235.43
On motion by Blessing and sec-
onded by Kircher, the following
motion was introduced and adopt-
ed by unanimous vote:
RESOLVED by this board to
approve a one year 3.2 Malt Liquor
license for Don & Dave s Store.
On motion by Neumann and sec-
onded by Blessing, the following
resolution was introduced and
adopted by majority vote:
RESOLVED by this board as
Resolution #2009-12/29-124, to
approve tobacco sales licenses
effective January 1, 2010 for the
following establishments: Clarissa
Municipal Liquor Store, Denim &
Diamonds Nightclub, Don & Dave s
Store, Eagle Valley Express,
Golden Eagle Supper Club, Head of
the Lakes Resort, Jon s Family
Foods, Poor Richards Saukinac
Campground, Rohde s Hub Supper
Club and Sidewalks Bar & Grill.
Ruda opposed.
On motion by Blessing and sec-
onded by Ruda, the following reso-
lution was introduced and adopted
by unanimous vote:
RESOLVED by this board as
Resolution #2009-12/29-125, to
support the Staples Historical
Society’s Transportation
Enhancement project application
and approves serving as the fiscal
agent for the project identified as
the Staples Historic Depot and
Visitor Center.
On motion by Neumann and sec-
onded by Kircher, the following res-
olution was introduced and adopt-
ed by unanimous vote:
RESOLVED by this board as
Resolution #2009-12/29-126, to
approve the Public Defender con-
tract with the Peters & Churchwell
office for 2010 as provided in said
contract.
On motion by Ruda and second-
ed by Blessing, the following reso-
lution was introduced and adopted
by unanimous vote:
RESOLVED by this board as
Resolution #2009-12/29-127, to
hereby set an hourly rate of $70 to
be paid to a court appointed attor-
neys in conflict instances.
On motion by Blessing and sec-
onded by Kircher, the following res-
olution was introduced and adopt-
ed by unanimous vote:
RESOLVED by this board as
Resolution #2009-12/29-128, to
appoint the County Administrator
as the Clerk to the Todd County
Board of Commissioners effective
January 1, 2010.
On motion by Ruda and second-
ed by Kircher, the following resolu-
tion was introduced and adopted by
unanimous vote:
RESOLVED by this board as
Resolution #2009-12/29-129, to
establish a budget to be adminis-
tered by the County Administrator
for a centralized motor pool and
adopt the policy as per copy on file
in the Auditor’s Office.
On motion by Neumann and sec-
onded by Ruda, the following reso-
lution was introduced and adopted
by unanimous vote:
RESOLVED by this board as
Resolution #2009-12/29-130, to
establish a budget for centralized
purchasing and appoint the County
Administrator as the director of
purchasing and to adopt the policy
as per copy on file in the County
Auditor’s Office.
On motion by Kircher and sec-
onded by Blessing, the following
resolution was introduced and
adopted by unanimous vote:
RESOLVED by this board as
Resolution #2009-12/29-131, to
approve the 2010 salary grid effec-
tive January 1, 2010 and to author-
ize the following placements and
positions: 1. County Administrator
- Grade 27, step 6; 2. County
Attorney II - Grade 24, vacant; 3.
Social Services Supervisor - Grade
21, vacant; and 4. County
Administrative Assistant - Grade
16, step 8.
On motion by Blessing and sec-
onded by Neumann, the following
resolution was introduced and
adopted by majority vote:
RESOLVED by this board as
Resolution #2009-12/29-132, to
affirm the agreements reached pre-
viously with the following elected
officials: Auditor/Treasurer -
$68,021.57; Attorney - $87,600.49;
Recorder - $64,101.01 and Sheriff -
$74,968.07. Kircher opposed.
On motion by Blessing and sec-
onded by Ruda, the following reso-
lution was introduced and adopted
by unanimous vote:
RESOLVED by this board as
Resolution #2009-12/29-133, to
authorize no change in pay for the
County Board in 2010 and set the
salary at $19,097
Commissioner, with a $1,200
per
adjustment for the Board Chair,
and authorizes no increase in
County Board per-diem. The
mileage to be reimbursed for the
use of a personal vehicle for the
year 2010 is the federal rate of
$0.50 per mile.
On motion by Ruda and second-
ed by Blessing, the following reso-
lution was introduced and adopted
by unanimous vote:
RESOLVED by this board as
Resolution #2009-12/29-134, to
appoint Dr. Quinn Strobl as the
Medical Examiner of Todd County
effective January 1, 2010.
On motion by Ruda and second-
ed by Kircher, the following resolu-
tion was introduced and adopted by
unanimous vote:
RESOLVED by this board as
Resolution #2009-12/29-135, to
adopt the Todd County 2030
Community Based Comprehensive
Plan and directs its implementa-
tion.
On motion by Blessing and sec-
onded by Ruda, the following reso-
lution was introduced and adopted
by unanimous vote:
RESOLVED by this board as
Resolution #2009-12/29-136, to
approve the 2010 levy for Todd
County at $12,069,831.
On motion by Ruda and second-
ed by Blessing, the following reso-
lution was introduced and adopted
by unanimous vote:
RESOLVED by this board as
Resolution #2009-12/29-137, to
adopt the 2010 Department budg-
ets and the 2010 Management
Guidelines as per copy on file in the
Auditor s Office.
On motion by Ruda and second-
ed by Neumann, the following reso-
lution was introduced and adopted
by unanimous vote:
RESOLVED by this board as
Resolution #2009-12/29-138, to
approve the Third Amendment of
the Second Amended Joint Powers
Agreement of South Country
Health Alliance, amending Section
12.1 of that Agreement by inserting
a new third sentence to allow mem-
ber counties until April 30, 2010 to
give notice to withdraw at the end
of 2010.
On motion by Blessing and sec-
onded by Kircher, the following res-
olution was introduced:
RESOLVED by this board as
Resolution #2009-12/29-139, to
declare that the positions titled
part-time Road Deputy and/or
part-time Bailiff/Courtroom
Security s meet all of the Police and
Fire Membership requirements
and the employees be accepted as a
member of the Public Employees
Police and Fire Plan effective the
date of these employee s initial
Police and Fire salary deduction by
the governmental subdivision. This
deduction is expected to begin on
the first full pay period worked in
January 2010.
A Roll Call Vote was taken with
all Commissioners voting yes.
Received majority vote, it was
approved.
At 10:02 a.m. the County Board
recessed to conduct a public hear-
ing on County Ditch 19.
At 10:13 a.m. the County Board
closed the County Ditch 19 hearing
and resumed their regular meet-
ing.
On motion by Kircher and sec-
onded by Ruda, the following reso-
lution was introduced and adopted
by unanimous vote:
RESOLVED by this board as
Resolution #2009-12/29-140, that
the County Ditch Authority finds
sufficient evidence to justify the
costs for repair to lateral 3 and
approximately 5,500 ft of the north
part of lateral 4 on the County
Ditch 19 system.
On motion by Blessing and sec-
onded by Kircher, the following res-
olution was introduced and adopt-
ed by unanimous vote:
RESOLVED by this board as
Resolution #2009-12/29-141, to
adopt the payment in full require-
ment to be on real estate parcels of
$50 or less, applied only to
landowners with more than one
parcel affected by the statutory
change if the one parcel rule is
administratively practical. If tax
collection process require that the
resolution be applied to all parcels
over $50, the County Board will
support that calculation for the
sake of affected taxpayers.
There being no further business
to come before this Board, motion
was made by Blessing, seconded by
Ruda to adjourn for the month of
December 2009.
Karen Busch,
Clerk to County Board
Gary Kneisl,
Chairperson of the Board
Secretary of State Mark Ritchie
encourages Minnesotans to
attend precinct caucuses
Secretary of State Mark Ritchie
encourages Minnesotans to attend
their precinct caucuses on
February 2 to engage their friends
and neighbors in a civil conversa-
tion about the future of Minnesota
and our country. The secretary
announced that his office has again
partnered with all of Minnesota's
political parties to launch Caucus
Finder, a free online service that
assists Minnesotans in finding the
location of their caucus of choice.
The secretary applauded the polit-
ical parties for their cooperation in
the creation of the office's caucus
finder noting that Minnesota is the
only state that offers a one-stop
online resource incorporating all
political parties' caucus locations.
"I thank all of Minnesota's polit-
ical parties for putting democracy
ahead of partisan politics by recog-
nizing the importance of
Minnesotans of all political persua-
sions participating in the caucus-
es," Ritchie said. "I am excited that
we were again able to work togeth-
er to launch Minnesota's first-in-
the-nation caucus finder."
The political parties are select-
ing locations to hold their precinct
caucuses and reporting that infor-
mation to the secretary of state's
office. The office is updating
Caucus Finder continuously to
reflect location changes made by
the parties. As Feb. 2 approaches,
the office strongly encourages cau-
cus-goers to reconfirm meeting
locations using Caucus Finder to
determine if their party has made
any last minute changes.
Precinct caucuses are open to
the public and are organized by
Minnesota's political parties.
During these meetings, each party
begins the process of selecting its
Apply now for MCC
summer conservation
work program for
high school youth
Applications are being accepted
through April 23 for 90 positions
with the Minnesota Conservation
Corps (MCC) Summer Youth
Program.
Youth ages 15-18 will be based
at a residential program site in St.
Croix State Park for eight weeks.
They will travel in crews led by
staff members to various state and
federal lands to camp out and work
on conservation projects.
"Participants can expect to work
hard on projects such as trail con-
struction, erosion control, bridge
and boardwalk building, and inva-
sive exotic plant removal," said
Eric Antonson, MCC youth pro-
grams manager.
The outdoor residential nature
of MCC provides a unique opportu-
nity for youth to develop and
strengthen leadership skills, work
ethic, camping skills, and an
understanding and appreciation
for the natural environment.
The experience-based curricu-
lum addresses career development,
environmental topics, education
planning, and leadership and life
skills development. Weekend activ-
candidates for the 2010 election
and adopts policy positions. In
order to vote, offer resolutions or
become a delegate at a precinct
caucus, attendees must be eligible
to vote in the 2010 general election,
live in the precinct, and be in gen-
eral agreement with the principles
of the political party.
"Precinct caucuses provide a
great opportunity for citizens to get
involved in the political process at
the grassroots level," said Ritchie.
"I encourage Minnesotans to par-
ticipate in the caucus of their
choice and join their friends and
neighbors in a civil and construc-
tive conversation about the direc-
tion of our state and country."
Caucus attendees may also
request to be placed on a list to be
an election judge. Approximately
30,000 election judges are needed
to staff over 4,100 polling places
across Minnesota in each general
election.
Ritchie encouraged caucus-
goers to consider serving as an
election judge saying, "Serving as
an election judge provides a valu-
able service to our democracy and
is an opportunity to learn more
about the election process."
The secretary of state's office
will further assist the political par-
ties by posting to its Web site the
results of the parties' straw polls
gauging their own caucus-goers'
gubernatorial candidate prefer-
ences.
For further information about
precinct caucuses contact your
political party directly. Contact
information for each of Minnesota's
six political parties is online at
www.sos.state.mn.us.
• Caucus Finder: http://caucus-
finder.sos.state.mn.us/
ities include canoe trips, wilder-
ness hikes and high-adventure
challenges. The program runs
June 20 through Aug. 14.
Participants earn a stipend of $175
per week, with room and board
provided.
Applicants should enjoy work-
ing and living in a rustic outdoor
environment. MCC, which hires an
equal number of males and
females, encourages minority
youth to apply. Up to 20 deaf and
hard-of-hearing youth, who will
work with deaf staff and trained
sign language interpreters, will
also be hired.
For an application, contact Nina
Eagin in the MCC office at
nina.eagin@conservationcorps.org
or call 651-209-9900. People should
apply soon because MCC annually
receives more applications that it
has openings.
MCC was created in 1981 by the
Minnesota Legislature to do two
things - engage youth and young
adults in enhancing natural
resources, and provide opportuni-
ties for training and life skills
development.
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The Browerville Blade, Thursday,
Page 11 January 28, 2010

Sheriff’s Report Knotty Pine Embroidery & Scrubs

On January 20, at approx. 8:35 pm, Larry Kummrow lost control of a
truck he was driving on 115th Ave, just south of County 51, and rolled in
524 Main St. S. Browerville ~ 594-2300 (Located next to the Liquor Store)
the ditch. Kummrow was not injured. The truck was a total loss. Road
conditions were icy at the time of the accident. Osakis Police, Osakis First
Celebrating 1 Year Anniversary & Open House
Responders and Sauk Centre ambulance assisted at the scene. January 28 & 29 ~ 10am-7pm, 30 ~ 10am-3pm
On January 22, at 4:16 pm, a one vehicle roll over was reported on
County 2, west of the Morrison County Line Road. Jacob Farrow, Refreshments ~ Drawing for 2 ~ $50 Gift Certificates
Burtrum, was driving his Dodge pickup on the shoulder of the road due to
an oncoming vehicle crowding the center line. Farrow lost control of his
10% ~ 20% OFF all Instock and Custom Orders*
truck on the icy road shoulder, slid into the ditch, rolled, coming to rest on *Restrictions apply to Custom Orders
its side. Farrow was not injured, the truck sustained severe damage.
Anyone with information concerning any of these cases is urged to con- Jennifer L. Searle, Alexandria,
tact the Todd County Sheriff’s Department at 320-732-2157 or 1-800-794-
5733.
80/70-$125.00
Robert G. Soucie, St. Ann, IL,
Don’t let water
Court Report
Court appearances are First Appearance, RU8 (second appear-
76/60-$145.00
Panakula Vangala, Fargo, ND,
damage your day
The average cost per claim – melted snow and ice to work up
ance), and omnibus (third appearance) 87/70-$145.00
about $15,000 – related to water under the roof shingles until water
January 4: Charlene G. Vrieze, S St. Paul, damage from frozen pipes enters the attic and eventually
Darin J. Lenz, Long Prairie, appeared for an omnibus hearing on pos-
80/70-$125.00 increased 33 percent between 2007 does damage to the ceilings, wall
session of obscene material charges. The hearing was continued to February
and 2008. and contents. These ice dams usu-
1. He will also appear for a probation violation hearing on the same date.
As Old Man Winter makes his ally form where the roof meets the
Virginia A. Klinger, Farmington, reached no agreement at a settlement DNR reminds way across the country it’s impor- gutter and result in large chunks of
conference and a jury trial has been set for February 3. Klinger is charged Minnesota state park
with criminal neglect. tant to take a few minutes to ice and icicles hanging from the
January 6: visitors not to hike or assess pipe vulnerability. Freezing roof. Ice dams that go unnoticed for
temperatures could cause pipes to an extended period of time can do
Shane A. Broquist, Sartell, appeared for a restitution hearing. The appli- take pets on freeze and burst, destroying floors, significant damage to the building
cant for restitution did not appear, and no order for restitution was ordered.
Sean P. Callahan, Browerville, pled guilty to DWI at a plea hearing. He
groomed ski trails furniture, appliances and treas- and its contents.
was fined$1015, sentenced to 365 days, 335 days stayed for six years, placed With fresh snow on the ground ured family heirlooms. One way to avoid this danger is
on formal supervised probation for six years and ordered to attend a MADD and crews busy grooming trails for “A small crack in a pipe can to keep snow and ice loads on your
impact panel. cross-country skiing and snowmo- cause extensive damage,” said roof to a minimum. Do not go onto
January 7: biling at Minnesota state parks and Jamie France, State Farm loss your roof to remove snow; hire pro-
David L. Hardy, Staples, was sentenced for failure to report. He was com- recreation areas, the Department of mitigation manager. “In most fessionals or use long-handled
mitted to the Commissioner of Corrections for 15 months. Execution of the Natural Resources (DNR) has a few cases, water losses can be avoided devices on the market called “roof
sentence was stayed for two and a half years, he was placed on supervised reminders for visitors about winter by taking a few simple precautions. rakes,” which let you stand on the
probation for two and a half years, fined $585, is subject to random testing, trail rules. Spending a few minutes to protect ground and pull down snow and
and must completed a domestic violence class. Once ski trails have been your pipes could save you time and ice. Remember to stand clear of
January 11: groomed, with or without a set of expense down the road.” the falling snow and ice.
Steven A Braun, St. Joseph, was sentenced for second degree criminal tracks, remember: BEAT THE FREEZE There’s no way to guarantee an
sexual conduct. Imposition of the sentence was stayed for 25 years and he • No pets are allowed on the Minimize the chance your pipes ice dam won’t damage your home,
was placed on supervised probation for 25 years, fined $385, must register groomed ski trails. Hikers, snow- will freeze by insulating pipes in but you can take steps to cut the
as a sex offender, undergo intensive individual psychotherapy at his own shoers, and pets are welcome on unheated areas and those that run chances of an ice dam forming in
expense, no alcohol or drugs, be subject to random testing, possess no any park trails except those along outside walls, floors and ceil- the first place:
pornography, have no access to internet chat rooms, have no internet access groomed for cross-country skiing. ings. Disconnect outside garden Thoroughly clean all leaves,
unless approved by PA, and have no contact with minors under 18 without • Hiking and snowshoeing is hoses, and seal foundation cracks sticks and other debris from your
supervision of an informed adult. allowed anywhere in Minnesota that let arctic air freeze pipes in home’s gutters and downspouts.
Jacob R. Hayes, Browerville, appeared in court on third degree assault state parks, except on the groomed crawlspaces. Evaluate the insulation and
charges. An RU8 hearing has been set for February 1. ski trails and trails posted “closed” A few simple tasks can help pro- ventilation in your attic. Most
Keith A. Joslin, Verndale, admitted violation of his probation. A review for the winter. (Groomed trails tect pipes and homes when a experts agree the R-value of attic
hearing has been scheduled for March 29. He must serve 45 additional days, quickly deteriorate when people severe freeze is predicted: insulation should be at least R-30
complete a chemical use assessment, and was reinstated on probation. and animals leave their footprints Open cabinet doors to allow (R-38 is preferable in northern cli-
on the trails, detracting from the heat to get to piping under sinks mates).
Pearl M. Gilpin, Swanville, pos- skiing experience.) and vanities near exterior walls. IF ICE DAMS ARE CAUSING
Traffic Citations sess marijuana; possess drug para- • All skiers age 16 and older Run a small trickle of water WATER DAMAGE
Todd County Sheriff phernalia-$185.00 must carry a current, signed from hot and cold faucets during The following are short-term
Isaias Amaya, Willmar, 5th Steven B. Kluver, Sauk Centre, Minnesota Ski Pass with them extreme cold. fixes. In order to avoid the same
degree assault-$585.00, 90 days, 45 fail to display ATV reg.-$105.00 when skiing in Minnesota state Keep exterior doors to unheated problem in the future, a qualified
days stayed 1 yr, psycho-sexual Neil J. Polasek, Little Falls, fish parks. spaces closed as much as possible contractor should assess the
eval., complete therapy, no pornog- w/extra line-$125.00 Skis passes can be purchased during winter months. amount of attic insulation and attic
raphy, no internet, no unsuper- Michael R. Schwientek, Little three ways: If you plan to be away for an ventilation (especially around
vised contact w/females under 18, Falls, fish w/extra line-$125.00 • Daily ski passes ($5) are sold extended period, have the water where the ice dam formed) and
no contact victim or family, proba- Joseph J. Steele, Osakis, fish at park offices where staff are avail- system professionally drained. look for holes in the air barrier
tion, 1 yr w/extra line-$125.00 able. If you are taking a short trip, between the living spaces and the
Larry R. Eckel, Long Prairie, Rand J. Wilmes, Long Prairie, • Self-registration for one-sea- ask a neighbor to check the house attic.
theft-$385.00, 90 days, stayed 90 unattended lines-$125.00 son ($15) and three-season ($40) ski regularly during severe cold spells. If you see water staining at an
days, 1 yr, complete counseling MN State Patrol passes is available at all Minnesota Discovering a burst pipe or water exterior wall or ceiling where there
Judy C. Gunn, Eagle Bend, Alyse E. Berggren, Baudette, state parks except Carley, George leak quickly can prevent excessive is snow on the roof above it, act
DWI-$250.00, 26 days 80/70-$125.00 H. Crosby-Manitou, Monson Lake, damage. quickly to avoid extensive damage.
Tina M. Myrum, Bertha, care- Adam L. Fagre, Ashby, seat belt and Schoolcraft. Install a whole house water leak Hire a contractor to carefully
less driving-$410.00, 90 days, not used-$110.00 • Ski passes can be purchased detection system. remove most of the snow from the
stayed 89 days, 1 yr, chem. depend. Brandy A. Hanson, Fergus using Minnesota’s electronic license If you own a business that will roof above the ice dam. The con-
eval/treat w/i 20 days, MADD Falls, seat belt not used-$110.00 system (ELS), available at nearly be unoccupied for more than 24 tractor should avoid touching the
impact panel, supervised proba- Charlotte G. Hillesheim, West 1,800 locations around the state. hours at a time make arrange- roof with the removal equipment
tion, 1 yr Union, pass parked emergency • To find an ELS location near ments to have the building inspect- or even walking on the roof if pos-
Brandon K. Roering, Long vehicle-$135.00 you, visit http://www.dnr.state.mn. ed once a day during winter. sible. Cold roofs are more prone to
Praiire, 65/55-$125.00 Stephanie S. Larson, Buxton, us/licenses/agents.html or call the Quickly discovering a burst pipe or damage because they are more
Robert J. Wilder, Swanville, 3rd ND, 80/70-$125.00 DNR Information Center at 651- water leak can prevent excessive brittle than they are in the sum-
degree assault-$1396.14 restitu- Tyler S. Moening, Eden Prairie, 296-6157 or 888-646-6367. damage. mer.
tion, Commissioner of Correction, window tint too dark-$135.00 Many Minnesota state parks WINTER BUILDUP ON ROOFS Have the contractor create one
46 mo., no contact w/victim, preda- Garardo Munoa, Jr., South rent snowshoes ($6/day), and some ALSO CAN BE DAMAGING or two grooves in the ice dam to
tory offender reg., DNA sample Gate, CA, 80/70-$125.00 rent cross-country skis ($10/day). A heavy snow blanket and ici- allow the ponding water to drain
Staples Police Brittany L. Pace, W St. Paul, For a list of parks with rental cles hanging from the roof may be off. These grooves should not be
Steven F. Doege, Staples, unin- 90/70-$225.00 equipment, as well as a list of parks beautiful, but those icicles can be taken down to the roofing as this
sured vehicle-$285.00 Eric J. Pohlmann, Sauk Centre, with trails plowed and packed just an indicator of a big problem – ice may damage the roof. If necessary,
Darek G. Hovius, Verndale, drive after revocation-$285.00 for hikers, check out the Winter dams. the contractor can use heat tape in
71/65-$125.00 Dante A. Romolo, Winnipeg, Activities Guide at After several days of melting- the groove on a temporary basis to
Osakis Police MB, 87/70-$145.00 www.mnstateparks.info. freezing cycles, it’s common for the keep the groove open.
Andrea L. Miller, Sauk Centre, Taryn M. Rosenberg, Burnsville, The DNR thanks park visitors
68/55; no drivers license in posses- 80/70-$125.00 for following these few rules to
sion-$155.00 Ryan J. Rosett, Brooklyn Park, ensure a great outdoor experience
DNR seat belt not used-$110.00 for all users.
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on approved software products.
Additional e-file software
providers will be added to the
department’s website when they
are approved.
“E-filed returns are processed
more quickly than paper
returns,” Commissioner Einess
said. “E-filing can increase accu-
racy, maximize allowable deduc-
tions and allow taxpayers to
receive the most rapid refund
possible.”
This year, there are several
state tax changes for taxpayers
to be aware of:
Credit for past military serv-
ice: A nonrefundable credit of up
to up to $750 for military veter-
ans who have separated from
service and have served in the
military for at least 20 years or
have a 100 percent service-relat-
ed disability.
Credit for new participants in
a section 125 employer health
insurance plan: A nonrefundable
credit equal to 20 percent of
health insurance premiums paid
during the first 12 months of
participation in an IRC section
125 health care plan.
Lower income motor fuels tax
credit: A refundable credit of $25
available for taxpayers in the
lowest income tax bracket.
Each year, Minnesota
receives 2.6 million income tax
returns. Last year, Minnesota
was second in the nation with
more than 1.9 million e-filed
Help your neighbors
stay safe this winter
Frigid temperatures and icy
conditions increase the safety
risks for our elderly and dis-
abled neighbors. Here are some
tips to help them stay out of
harm's way this winter:
• Offer your phone number
for emergency calls and check
on elderly loved ones and
friends regularly to make sure
they are alright.
• If possible, arrange for
someone to shovel and de-ice
their walkways and steps.
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Fish shelter identification required
Minnesota conservation officers tered. See your local Deputy
want to remind ice anglers and
others that all shelters placed on
Registrar for trailer registration.
• A tag, furnished with a
the ice of Minnesota waters must license, must be attached to the
returns – or 73 percent, up 2 have either the: 1) complete name exterior in a readily visible loca-
percent from 2008. Electronic- and address, 2) driver’s license tion.
filing programs are designed to number, or 3) The nine-digit DNR • Shelters left on the ice
help filers receive all the credits number on the license of the owner overnight need to have at least 2
they qualify for which could lead plainly and legibly displayed on square inches of reflective material
to a larger refund. the outside in letters, and figures on each side of the house.
In addition to e-filing, taxpay- at least 2 inches in height. • A shelter license is not
ers can also make payments This includes ice skating warm- required on border waters with
electronically to control when ing houses and other traditional WI, IA, ND, and SD.
the money is transferred. structures placed on the ice, either • On border waters, shelters
Commissioner Einess hopes temporarily or overnight. must comply with the identifica-
the rapid refund generated by e- Other noteworthy shelter regu- tion requirements of the state for
filing will eliminate the per- lations include: which the angler is licensed.
ceived need of a Refund • Any shelter (fish houses, dark • No person may erect a shelter
Anticipation Loan (RAL). houses, warming houses, etc.) left within 10 feet of an existing shel-
Offered by some tax preparers, on the ice at any time between ter.
RALs often charge very high midnight and one hour prior to • Portable shelters may be used
interest rates and reduce a tax- sunrise must have a shelter for fishing within the Boundary
payer’s refund. license. Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Other tax reminders: • The Dept. of Public Safety (BWCAW), but must be removed
Military tax credit: The now requires trailers used to haul from the ice each night. The struc-
refundable Credit for Military fish houses or dark houses and ture must be removed from the
Service in a Combat Zone is enclosed trailers or recreational BWCAW each time the occupant
available to any Minnesota trailers used for fishing to be regis- leaves the BWCAW.
member of the military who
served in a designated combat
zone or hazardous duty area
since September 11, 2001.
The credit is equal to $120 for
each month (or partial month)
served in 2009. This is an
increase from $59 for each
month of service between 2001
and 2008. The refund for each
year of service can only be
claimed once. Form M99 must
be completed.
The credit expires October 15,
2010 for any service between
September 11, 2001 and
December 31, 2006.
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ning January 1, 2010. This does
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returns.
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first Friday of the month. Free Meal Ticket when you 320-594-7000
Hi game men: 210, James Current; mention this ad at move in.
FOR SALE 196, Butch Booker; 183, James Maras; Rent based on income for the eld- 888-251-9815
For sale by owner: 3 bdrm, 1 3/4 women: 158, Sheila Booker; 145, Rita erly, disabled, or those receiving
bathy, beautifully restored home on Kleckner; 139, Barb Schultz SSI Assistance. 1 bedroom apart-
j21-m25c Fax: 320-594-2337
large lot. Open stairway, stained Hi series men: 600, James Current; ments include: new kitchen cabi-
glass, hardwood floors, must see! 517, James Maras; 475, Butch Booker; nets, flooring, maintenance free 33 pt of SE4SW4 19-129-33, NE4NW4 30- Seedlings available
$97,900 320-594-6192 jn21-f4c women: 429, Sheila Booker; 399, Rita living, on site laundry & mail 129-33 rec 1-19-10
________________________________ delivery, activities, meals avail- QCD Anthony J Wessel etux to Anthony J
for purchase
Kleckner; 356, Kacey Johnson
able, community room. Refund Wessel 1-13-10 Lot 7 Anderson’s Subd of GL Minnesota’s state forest nurseries
Corn/Pellet stove, model: St. Croix
Auborn, gold trim face, digital,
T&C Classic for part of your rent. Heat Paid! 2 23-127-33 rec 1-19-10 have more than 25 species of ever-
Won Lost Prairie View 400, 410 4th Ave S, greens, deciduous trees and shrubs
like new, $1,500 OBO. Call Todd QCD Merlyn V Hotvedt etux to merlyn V
Kane Transport 7 1 Box 108, Long Prairie, MN 56347 available for purchase. Seedlings are
320-594-6599 Hotvedt and Catherine J Hotvedt Trustees of
E 85 7 1 sold in orders of 500 or more,
________________________________
Swan. Produce 5 3
320-732-6940 the Merlyn V Hotvedt Trust dated 3-6-07,
although purchases may be broken
EHO deed dated 1-12-10 Lot 37 Blk 4 Faen Lake
FOR RENT Mikey’s 4 4 down into increments of 100 of a
Meadows rec 1-19-10
Woeste Sales 4 4 species. Prices for 500 seedlings run
Newly remodeled 1 bedroom house TRUSTEES DEED George W Fulford Jr, from $90 to $470. To purchase
Midwest Machine 3 5
for rent in Browerville. $350/mon.
L.P. Packing 2 6
Property Transfers Brian J Fulford and Daniel R Fulford Trustees seedlings from Minnesota state for-
plus utilities. 320-363-0533. Leave QCD Ervin C Hoppe etux to Terrance L of the Restated and Amended George W est nurseries, call 800-657-3767.
Bye Team 0 8
message. j28-f4c Hoppe etal 1-4-10 N2SE4 & pt of SE4SE4 Fulford Jr 2009 Revocable Trust fka the By law, seedlings purchased from
Hi game: 238, Greg Graves; 233, Brett
_______________________________ 28-130-35 rec 1-7-10 Restate Trust of George W Fulford Jr dated state forest nurseries may not be
Wold; 233, Vance Waldoch
2-3-99 to the Fulford Family Partnership LP
Bowling News Hi series: 616, Greg Graves; 592, WTY Marvin J Macey etux to Mark &
Kenneth Macey 12-11-09 pt of Lots 3 & 4 12-31-09 NE4NW4 and S2SW4 24-131-32
planted for ornamental purposes, nor
can they be resold, given away or
Brett Wold; 571, Vance Waldoch
Courtesy of Prairie Lanes, Radermacher’s Second Addn rec 1-7-10 rec 1-19-10 removed with roots attached for a
Long Prairie Pinbusters QCD-JT Robert J Lanners etux to QCD John T Luberts single to Wild Men period of 10 years from the date of
Mixed Quads Won Lost Rodney A Lanners etal 1-8-10 pt of GL 1 11- Properties LLC 1-11-10 pt of Lot 8 Blk 4 Lee’s purchase. In addition, State forest
Won Lost J & S Concrete 7 1 127-32 rec 1-8-10 Add to Long Prairie rec 1-19-10 nursery seedlings can only be plant-
Lucky Strikes 49.5 30.5 The Maniacs 6 2 QCD-JT Gary E Altrichter etux to Gary E QCD Chase Home Finance LLC to ed in Minnesota.
Odd Balls 48 32 Strikers 5 3 Altrichter etal 1-7-10 S2SW4 16-133-35 rec Homesales Inc 12-8-09 Lot 12 Blk 1 Oak Since 1933, Minnesota’s state for-
Rascals 42 38 Strokers 3 5 1-8-10 Knoll Add to Long Prairie rec 1-19-10 est nurseries, which are operated by
Golden Oldies 41.5 38.5 No Names 2 6 QTY Daniel Klukken etux to Karl Larson LIMITED WTY HomeSales Inc to the Minnesota Department of
Cripples 39 41 Gemini Siding 1 7 1-8-10 pt of W2NE4 & pt of SE4NE4 21-128- Jonathan J Whitcomb 1-15-10 Lot 12 Blk 1 Natural Resources Forestry Division,
Hi Rollers 34 46 Hi game men: 251, Tony Wettstein; Oak Knoll Add to Long Prairie rec 1-19-10 have provided healthy, native stock
35 rec 1-11-10
212, Ed Schmeising; 211, Mark Johnson; WTY John Newell etal to Stacy K for Minnesota plantings. Seedlings
Prairie Dusters 33 47 QCD-JT Delbert Taber etux to Randall K
women: 211, Heide Marcyes; 166, Nancy Deadrick 12-5-09 Lot 11 and Pt Lot 12 Blk 1 grown from a local seed source are
T--KS 33 47 Taber etal 1-27-94 SE4SW4 24-131-35 rec
Wettstein; 161, Debbie Ostrowski Westergren’s 2nd Add to Bertha rec 1-19-10 generally more adapted to prevailing
Hi game men: 190, Leroy Oliver; 183, 1-12-10
Hi series men: 628, Tony Wettstein; WTY Chris Coon etux to 1/2 int to and changing environmental condi-
Dave Smith; 182, Larry Schroeder; WRT-JT Gary W Barber, single & Verdell
593, Ed Schmeising; 588, Dave Hillman; Christopher E Coon Trustee and Revocable tions.
women: 172, Diane Rasmussen; 169, E Beste, single to Carol Shequen & Wendy For more information about the
Peggy Weaver; 169, Lois Mielke women: 530, Heide Marcyes; 462, Nancy Gibson 1-11-10 Lot 23 Blk 4 Fawn Lake Trust Agreement of Christopher E Coon
Wettstein; 417, Debbie Ostrowski dated 12-15-09 and 1/2 nt to Sheila A. Coon nurseries and the seedlings they pro-
Hi series men: 498, Leroy Oliver; 492, Meadows rec 1-12-10 duce, visit www.mndnr.gov/
Dave Smith; 485, Larry Schroeder; WTY David Benning etux to David F Trustee under Revocable Trust Agreement of
forestry/nurseries.
women: 465, Mary Kraus; 458, Diane Anderson 1-12-10 pt of Lot 9 Blk 2 Locke’s Sheila K Coon dated 12-1-09, deed dated 1-
Plant seedlings to create a wind-
Rasmussen; 449, Frances VanHeel Addition to Long Prairie rec 1-14-10 8-10 E2E2SW4 10-131-32 rec 1-19-10
break and shelterbelt, which will
QCD Independent School District #2753 WTY Alice A Siegle single to Mark John
Sunday Nite League help reduce energy consumption and
to Grey Eagle City 1-6-10 pt of SW4NW4 8- Siegle 1-13-10 pt of NE4 21-129-33 rec 1-20-
Won Lost provide privacy. Mixed plantings of
127-32 rec 1-14-10 10 trees and shrubs provide excellent
The Jewels 7 1
WTY Gregory J Hanson etux to Stephen QCD Ilya Matveyev etux to Sylvan cover and a source of food for a wide
Gordos 6 2
Kleinfehn etux 12-29-09 pt of NW4NE4 & all Shores Property Owners Assn 12-14-09 Lot variety of animals, big and small.
Moonshiners 5 3
of the NE4NE4 16-127-35 rec 1-14-10 32 Blk 8 Fawn Lake Meadows rec1-20-10 The roots for trees and shrubs stabi-
Assasins 4 4
Made N PW 4 4 LIMITED WTY Bank of America NA to lize the soil and help reduce soil ero-
Rednecks 2 6 Robert H Wershing etux 9-15-09 Lot 4 & pt of sion from water and wind. Trees also
Clarissa Convicts 1 7 Lot 5 Blk 1 Maynard’s Addn rec 1-15-10 play an important role in mitigating
Bye Team 0 8 WTY-JT Kurt A Middendorf etux to Steven climate change by absorbing and
J Potter etal 1-15-10 pt of NE4SW4 19-129- storing greenhouse gases.
Commissioners, continued
ditch project on their property.
Commissioners accepted two
petitions for drainage ditch
maintenance. The petitions are
for County Ditch Number 20 in
Staples Township, and County
Ditch Number 4 in Iona
Township.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION
The Public Works
Department will advertise for
bids to overlay four miles of
County Road 74 in Moran
Township in this upcoming con-
struction season. The project,
estimated to cost $290,000, is in
this year's budget and would be
funded by county taxpayers' dol-
lars. However, County Engineer
Loren Fellbaum said there is a
possibility the county could
receive less state aid funding for
road construction this year, thus
putting a strain on the county's
budget.
Commissioners agreed to go
ahead with the bidding, with the
exception of Commissioner Gary
Kneisl. He said the county
should have the money before
spending it, and that the project
could be put off until next year.
Lunch Partners Program
SEWAGE TREATMENT
RULES
New rules mandated from the
Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency (MPCA) were sent back
to Todd County's Planning
Commission. The new rules are
for sewage treatment systems.
The Planning Commission is to
develop a draft ordinance, hold
public hearings, and bring a
final draft back to the commis-
sioners.
The Minnesota Rural
Counties Caucus has sent a let-
ter to the MPCA, stating they
are not in support of the new
rules. Letters will also be sent
to state legislators, said Board
Chairman David Kircher.
If the county does not adopt
the new rules, they could loose
some state funding, said Garry
Johanson, Environment and
Land Resource Management
Director. The MPCA has granted Scott Albers and Miguel Botello. Photo by Jan King.
counties an extension into
March to develop new ordi- By Tim King
nances on the rules, he said. Miguel Botello enjoys having lunch with Scott Albers. Miguel is in the 8th grade at Long Prairie-Grey
Eagle Middle School. Scott Albers works at R.R. Donnelley in Long Prairie. Miguel and Scott are part of
a program in the school called Lunch Partners.
"The Lunch Partners Program started this school year on September 23," Nora Carrillo, from the office
of the school's success coordinator said. "Since then, the adults have come every other Wednesday to meet

Budgets, continued with the students during lunch time."

except that required by licensing; eliminating all other travel for the
Fire Department, Police Department, Public Works, and office staff,
eliminating sidewalk improvements. We did get one big savings
when one of our police officers was sent to Iraq, and we did not
replace that officer. We also levied for the lost LGA some this year
and some next year. Our total budget in 2010 is lower than for
2009.”
We tried to contact the city administrators of Eagle Bend and
Staples, but they were not available to speak with us. Staples per-
sonnel were moving the city hall offices to a new building, and Eagle
Bend officials were in an insurance meeting.
State Auditor Rebecca Otto released a report earlier this month
that summarized the financial operations of Minnesota cities for cal-
endar year 2008. The report revealed two trends. “One trend is that
as federal and state governments have reduced the amount of aid to
cities, the result has been a greater reliance on revenues derived
from property taxes. Between 1999 and 2008, actual revenues from
property taxes grew 102%, compared to 10% for revenues from” other
governmental sources.
“Another long-term trend ... is that during the ten-year period
between 1999 and 2008, when adjusted for inflation, 2008 revenue
and expenditure levels are below 1999 levels. Inflation-adjusted
total city revenues and expenditures decreased 7% between 1999 and
2008,” the report said.
The report found that the largest expenditure categories for cities
are streets and highways and public safety.
There are six adults and eleven students in the seventh and eighth grade in the program. Miguel
Botello, who is in the 8th grade said he likes the program because he and Scott can talk about different
things. Miguel is on the wrestling team so he enjoys talking to Scott about wrestling. Scott enjoys that
too.
"Last year I was the wrestling coach for Miguel," Scott said. "He is a good wrestler and I enjoy learn-
ing what he is doing. He likes sports and so do I."
Armando Robles also enjoys sports. He played basketball in the winter and he will join the track team
in the spring. He also enjoys talking to his lunch partner Kathy Langer.
"I like to have someone to talk to," Armando, who also is in the 8th grade, said.
Kathy Langer said she likes to talk to Armando. They talk about sports and classes and whatever
comes to mind. Kathy and her daughter, who is in the 9th grade, went to a basketball game that Armando
played in.
Kathy said that when she and Armando talk about his classes she understands what he is talking
about because her daughter had those classes last year.
"I think this program is something worthwhile for the students and their future and the future of the
entire community," Kathy said. "Besides, it's a lot of fun."
"I think this programn is really important because the students can communicate and even learn pos-
itive things from them," Nora Carrillo said. "I think the lunch partners inspire, encourage and support
our Hispanic students to become a better person, to do well in school, and even look ahead for their own
future."
Nora said the adult partners can also answer questions about school or the community for their stu-
dent partners. She said the program will go until the end of the school year.
Both Kathy Langer and Scott Albers said that they really enjoy their young friends. They said they
learn a lot from the students also.
Other adults participating in the Lunch Partners Program are Amy Dahl, Pastor Andrew Brown, Barb
Pesta, and Trevor Zastrow.
The other students in the program are Javier Ambriz, Guadalupe Juarez, Jenny Cortez, Jose Carlos
Cervantes, Ronaldo Garcia, Gaby Raya, Judith Gonzales, Guillermo Cortez, and Jesús Espitia.

Staples man sentenced Tiger/Bronco Athletes have a busy week

for violent attacks
Matthew Tuttle of Staples, was sentenced to 54 and 33
months in prison, and 27 months and 365 days in jail, to be
served concurrently. Tuttle was sentenced for confronta-
tions with two people while he held a four month old infant
and a crow bar on June 18, 2007, and for a violent attack
on a Wadena County deputy on July 2, 2007.
After the confrontation with the two people, Tuttle was
stopped on the street by a sheriff ’s deputy. Tuttle was still
holding the infant and told the officer he just wanted to see
the child once more before going to prison.
While in the holding tank of the Wadena County Jail,
Tuttle attacked a female jailer, stabbing her several times
with a ball point pen.
While in custody, Tuttle also reportedly made statement
about a dead body that had been found in Staples. After
being Mirandized, Tuttle was asked if he wanted to make
a statement about the body, and he said he didn’t. Staples
Police Chief, Kyle Huber, said he was not able to talk about
the statement supposedly made by Tuttle as the investiga-
tion is still ongoing.
Information taken from the Wadena Pioneer Journal.

Despite adverse weather conditions, the Tiger Bronco Athletes had a full schedule last week.
See pages 8, 9 for additional photos and information.