Browerville Blade - 08/22/2013

Thursday, August 22, 2013
Volume 98; Number 9
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Todd Board holds budget work session

Systems: $14,000 increase over 2013 --SWCDD: $12,300 increase over 2013 --Maintenance: $150,000 increase over 2013 --Sheriff: $153,000 increase over 2013 --County Attorney: $6,000 increase over 2013 --County Administration: $122,000 decrease from 2013 Commissioners will continue to receive requests for 2014 budget categories for a few more days. In the meantime, Auditor/Treasurer Karen Busch and her staff will compile the requests and insert the numbers into the countys 78-page budget document. Commissioners will study and adjust the budget until September, when they must set the countys preliminary property tax levy. The Todd County Board of Commissioners, like many others in rural Minnesota, are facing ever increasing budget issues. By Rin Porter On Aug. 13, the Todd County Board of Commissioners held a work session to hear 2014 budget requests from county departments. Department heads including Sheriff Pete Mikkleson, Information Technology Director Chris Pelzer, Soil and Water Conservation and Development Division Director Tim Stieber, Facilities Supervisor Pete Bleess, and County Attorney Chuck Rasmussen appeared before the board to go over their budget requests. An issue that disturbed some commissioners was the apparent finding that former County Administrator Nate Burkett had altered some of the budgets that department heads submitted last year the 2013 budgets and put in different figures that in some cases were substantially higher or lower than the department heads had requested. Some of the department budgets were entirely drafted by Burkett. The department heads were not notified that their 2013 budgets had been changed. As a result, so far in 2013 some of them have overspent or underspent their budgets. When the department heads arrived on Aug. 13 to present their 2014 budgets, some were surprised to see the numbers for 2013. For example, Facilities Supervisor Bleess said Burkett had doubled the expected rental income for the Maintenance Department from $55,000 to $101,000. This over estimation of the expected income meant the Maintenance Department may end the year 2013 in the red. Weve never gotten $100,000 in from rentals, Bleess told the board. He said Burkett had drafted the Maintenance budget. Sheriff Mikkleson told the board, Weve never received enough funds to cover our fulltime jailers wages. Chief Deputy Jon Sarago explained that he wants to budget for 1.5 extra deputy wages for 2014, to cover vacations, sick time, and other time off that his deputies take, when their shifts have to be covered. This change would keep him from running short of money to pay the deputies. Sarago said Burkett had inserted some of the numbers in the Sheriff s Department budget line items. Here are some of the 2014 budget requests made on Aug. 13: --Information Technology: $15,000 increase over 2013 --Geographic Information
Eagle Valley School Board hears Eagle Bend Police Dept. proposal for school liaison officer services
By Rin Porter At the Aug. 12 meeting, Eagle Valley School Board members heard Officer Aaron Schiller of the Eagle Bend Police Department explain the services his department is proposing to provide to the Eagle Valley School District for the 2013-14 school year. Schiller said Chief Bobby Berndt was prepared to offer the school district a rate of $16 per hour for police services both days and nights, as needed. Schiller suggested that a monthly total be negotiated for example, 48 hours per month and then he could vary the weekly presence as needed: perhaps 10 hours one week and 14 hours the next. Schiller said his department had provided police liaison services to the Bertha-Hewitt School District last year, and brought a written example of a monthly report submitted for February 2013 showing the activities of the police liaison officer. Schiller said it was important for local police to work with students and get to know them beginning in the early grades, so kids know the police and feel friendly towards them. He continued, Its important to have someone on the scene who knows the parents and the kids. We walk throughout the school, come into classrooms, work in the lunchroom, help on the playground, talk to kids in the library and study hall, etc. We go wherever were needed, he said. Schiller offered to do classroom presentations on various safety issues, and said he is experienced in many subject areas where teachers want presentations. He said the younger kids are the most interested in what he has to say in classroom visits. He would also attend all school events, including football and basketball games, plays, concerts, dances, and other activities. He explained, The kids dont want to be caught getting in trouContinued on page 12.
Bull riding at the Todd County Fair
Right: Bull riding was just one of the many events featured at the 2013 Todd County Fair. Additional fair photos on page 12.
WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT

Tue. Aug. 20 Sunny 92/65 Wed. Aug. 21 T-Storms 85/57 Thur. Aug. 22 Partly Cloudy 81/54 Fri. Aug. 23 T-Storms 82/61 Sat. Aug. 24 T-Storms 86/63 Sun. Aug. 25 Partly Cloudy 86/59
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PEOPLE PAGE
Rishona and Kyle Ashman, Pine River, girl, Onika Ann, 7 lbs 6 oz, August 11, 2013 Carrie and Ron Patterson, Motley, boy, Wyatt James, 7 lbs 2 oz, August 12, 2013 Lindsay and Jordan Nelson, Wadena, girl, Genesis Alayha, 6 lbs 14 oz, August 13, 2013 Cassidy Johnston and Michael Larson, Brainerd, girl, Nevaeh Michelle, 7 lbs 9 oz, August 13, 2013 Kristin and Andrew Schock, Wadena, boy, Caleb Andrew, 7 lbs 11 oz, August 15, 2013 Erin and David Schultz, Frazee, girl, Abigail Marie, 7 lbs 8 oz, August 15, 2013
Obiturary
Ruth M. Luke Funeral Services were held Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Long Prairie for Ruth M. Luke, 93, of Long Prairie, who died Monday, August 12, 2013 at CentraCare Health Systems-Long Prairie. Rev. Noah Wehrspann officiated and burial was in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Ruth Marie Duda was born September 21, 1919 in Ward Township, Todd County, the daughter of Fred and Anna (Glaeske) Duda. She attended school in the Long Prairie area. Ruth later became a nanny in the Twin Cities. She married Erwin W. Luke on April 22, 1951 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Long Prairie. They made their home in Long Prairie, where she worked as a clerk at the grocery store. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and its Womens Group She was also very active in Todd County 4-H. Ruth enjoyed gardening and tending to her chickens while living on the farm. She is survived by her son-inlaw, Dennis Spandl, Buffalo, WY; two grandsons, Michael, Buffalo, WY, and Craig, Galatin Gateway, MT; sister, Alma (Kenneth) Lindstrom, Long Prairie, and brother, David Duda, Clarissa. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; husband Erwin in 1986; daughters, Sara in 1960 and Judy Spandl in 2012; and sisters, Selma Sally Virkus and Olga Kotval. Memorials preferred to Trinity Ladies Circle or donors choice. Obituary and on-line guestbook available at www.williamsdingmann.com. Arrangements by WilliamsDingmann Family Funeral Home, Long Prairie
Marriage Licenses
Ethan A. Fearing, Long Prairie, and Alyssa R. Hultgren, Alexandria Bradley D. Lamusga, Browerville, and Susanna R. Wissman, Brainerd Charles B. Faust, Long Prairie, and Brianna L. Kleve, Browerville
Looking Back
50 years ago - Aug. 22, 1963
Sharon Goligowski, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roman Goligowski, was among the 51 students to complete their nursing program and graduate from the St. Joseph School of Nursing on August 18, 1963, on Grand Forks.
25 years ago - Aug. 25, 1988

Senator Rudy Boschwitz estimated Todd County would receive $18,511,410 in disaster relief. Crop loss estimates for Todd County ranged from 68% to 92%.
Milestones
Happy Birthday this week to: Aug. 21: Harold Iten, Michael Nelson, Stan Abrahamson, Dale Katterhagen, Autumn Pechan, Natalie Noland; Aug. 22: Cody Aksamit; Aug. 23: Ryan Spindler, Toni Grotenhuis, Greg Ziegler, Elsie Dreher; Aug. 24: Dorothy Koester, Barb Wallace; Aug. 25: Sandy Zigan, L. J. Abrahamson, Barb Lehmkuhl, Chuck Buhl, Melissa Carpenter; Aug. 26: Eric Olson, Romaine Winkler, Judy Lemm, Jerry Smith; Aug. 27: Paul Abrahamson, Tim Kuhnau Happy Anniversary this week to: Aug. 22: Tom and Sandi Senske; Aug. 23: Tony and Debbie Bednarz; Aug. 24: Dennis and Cheryl Tyrrell; Aug. 25: Roman and Ann Sadlo, Allen and Linda Hoelscher; Aug. 26: Robby and Kristin Salber, Kris and Victoria Couchey
Births
Lakewood Health System
Jennifer Gile and Darrin Dropps, Pine River, boy, Wyatt Brennan, 6 lbs 6 oz, August 8, 2013 Karina Morrow and Christopher Brown, Wadena, boy, Jackson Robert, 6 lbs 3 oz, August 10, 2013 Shari and Derek Olson, Wadena, boy, Fynn David, 9 lb 9 oz, August 10, 2013
B-Safe winners
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HAPPENINGS
Long Prairie Sanitary garbage pickup will be Tuesday, September 3, instead of Labor Day, Monday, September 2
north. This will be followed by a leisurely tasting of experimental wines with cheese and crackers. There is a cost for this session and is capped at 25 participants. Please pre-register by emailing rscheer@charter.net. For information and to RSVP, contact Jim Chamberlin at jchamberlin@hugllc.com or Kent Scheer at rscheer@charter.net or 218.631.3084 (between 7-11pm), or visit www.sfa-mn.org/central.
Browerville AA and Al-Anon meet every Wednesday at 8 pm at the Todd County DAC Building (320) 533-0021 Browerville City Council meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7 pm in the Browerville City Hall
New library service furnishes educators with topic materials

Busy educators who want a collection of learning resources for study can take advantage of a new service at Great River Regional Library (GRRL). Using the new Educator Request Form on the library website (griver.org), educators can request subject-specific library materials by specifying the grade level they are teaching, the information they need, how the information will be used, and the sources already checked. On receiving the request, library staff will pull together a selection of books from across the region that are suitable for the specified classroom use. The educator can then pick up the materials at whichever of the librarys 32 locations he or she selects. The service is available to homeschoolers as well as classroom teachers. The library estimates a one-week turnaround window for requests. Educators will check out the materials on their personal library card. This is something a teacher or homeschooler could do for themselves. They could go online, search the library catalog, place holds on a variety of items, and then check them out as they arrive at their local library. The main advantages of using the webform are quality and speed. Our librarians are knowledgeable about the collection and will find good materials more easily. Its likely that some materials will be available for delivery immediately from the large collection shelved in St. Cloud, with additional materials arriving separately as they are pulled from other library locations. The Educator Request Form is one of a group of reference and research services available under the Ask A Librarian link on the librarys home page.
Funding conservation projects

The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) is a state agency that improves and protects water and soil resources by working in partnership with local organizations. Because 78 percent of the state's land is held in private ownership, BWSR's focus on private lands is critical to attaining the state's goals for clean water, and clean air. Managed wisely, these working lands - Minnesota's farms, forests, shoreland and urban areas contribute greatly to the production of environmental goods and benefits including cleaner air and water, fish and wildlife habitat, and preservation of open spaces. In Todd County, BWSR grants are an important source of funding for Todd Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). The SWCD utilizes BWSR funds to implement a cost share program to assist landowners that install conservation practices on their land to benefit state water and soil resources. Practices eligible for cost share include: stream bank and shoreline erosion control, shoreline restorations, field windbreaks, vegetated filter strips, manure storage, grazing plans, nutrient management plans, terraces, waterways and exclusion fencing. BWSR will be holding a competitive grant application round this fall using funds appropriated from the Clean Water Land and Legacy amendment during the most recent legislative session. The Board will be asked to authorize the grant program at their meeting on August 29th. If authorized, the grant application period will run from September 3 through October 4 with funds awarded at the Boards January meeting. For more information on grants and cost funding contact the Soil and Water Conservation District staff at 320-732-2644.
New crops project & orcharding field day

The Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota invites farmers, supporters and the general public to attend a Specialty Crops Field Day on Friday, August 23, 2013, at the Central Lakes College Agriculture and Energy Center in Staples, MN, 1-6 p.m. Workshops are suitable for all levels of growers, taught by knowledgeable horticulturists and orchard managers, giving participants practical, hands-on experience. Sessions 1:30-2:30 p.m. Specialty Crops Demonstration Plot: This plot is a small, regional trial of 10 novel cereals and foodstuffs that may have a future in Minnesota such as spelt, teff, amaranth, and lowgluten corn. We will also tour the Centers producing stands of specialty fruits. 2:45-4:30 p.m. Pest & Disease Management in your Home Orchard: Fruit scientist Thaddeus McCamant will conduct a walkand-talk in the Centers orchards on identification and treatment of fruit tree diseases and pest problems. A taste-testing will follow of mature fruits and apples. There is a cost for this session and is capped at 25 participants. Please pre-register by emailing rscheer@charter.net. 2:45-3:30 p.m. Local Fuels from A to Z: The Distributed Energy concept: A free session by Bob Schafer, an industry expert in bio-fuels generation and alternative fuels, this session will visit canola and camelina fields as well as an oilseed press, a small tractor using canola oil, and growing, processing and utilizing oilseed crops on the farm. 4:45-5:45 p.m. Viticulture for Northern Minnesota: Oenologist Dennis Emslie Drummond will present his wine grape trial, including an overview of varietal characteristics, training systems, and issues for viticulture in the
Special Education evaluations for homeschooled or privateschooled students

In response to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA 2004) Minnesota School Districts must demonstrate that all children with disabilities, including children with disabilities attending private schools, regardless of the severity of their disabilities, and who are in need of special education and related services, are identified, located and evaluated. This responsibility extends to children with disabilities who are educated at home or in non-public schools. Upon your request, your local public school will provide information to concerned parents on specific disabilities including information about the educational or behavioral characteristics of each disability. Parents who believe their child may indeed have a disability may request information on how to arrange for an evaluation through the districts special education staff. Parents of students who are evaluated and are found to be eligible for special education services will become part of a team which will develop, implement, and monitor the effectiveness of a Service Plan to meet the identified needs of their children. If you have questions or would like to receive information about specific disabilities or evaluation, please, please contact the principal of the school your child would be attending if he/she was enrolled in public school. Your school district is committed to success for all learners.
forms you need with you! Get Child & Teen Checkups health checks Between birth and 1 month At 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15 and 18 months At 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 years Every two years after age 6 Get regular dental checkups Every year, starting at 3 years (or earlier if there are problems). Child & Teen Checkups health checks are available from Your doctor or clinic Some local public health departments Children enrolled in a health plan MUST get their Child & Teen Checkups services from providers in their health plan. Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare pay for Child & Teen Checkups services. Child & Teen Checkups are for Children and teens, birth to 21 years Children and teens enrolled in Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare Child & Teen Checkups services are important because Regular health checks help keep children healthy. Health problems can be found and treated early. Children can get tested for exposure to lead or tuberculosis and other diseases. Parents and children can get information about healthy lifestyles. Children and teens can get regular checkups at the dentist. For more information call your Todd County Health and Human Services to talk to a Child & Teen Checkups staff person at (320) 7324500
DNR QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Q: The ash trees in my yard are producing lots of seeds this year, more than in previous years. How unusual is this? Is it weather related? A: Trees produce large amounts of seed for a couple of reasons. Trees under stress from drought, soil compaction, or planting off-site may produce more seed to ensure another generation. Weather can also impact the number of seeds a tree produces. Ash are wind-pollinated, so if there are heavy rains during flowering, pollen is unable to travel by wind, and seed set and production can be reduced. In some species of trees, heavy seed production occurs normally every few years. -Val Cervenka, forest health program coordinator, DNR Forestry Division
Child & Teen checkups health checks include

Information about good physical and mental health Complete physical exam Shots Hearing check Vision check Lab tests Checks on development and growth Referral to the dentist Use this health check for a Head Start, WIC, school or day-care health checkup. Be sure to take any
Peggys Potpourri
The sandwich is said to have originated over two thousand years ago with various combinations of meats and cheeses placed on bread or in pastry. This concoction didnt get its name until 1762 when the 4th Earl of Sandwich, John Montagu, a British statesman, got hungry during a marathon poker game. He asked his cook to get him something to eat that wouldnt interfere with the game. The cook took slices of roast beef and put them between two pieces of toast. It was the perfect solution. He could eat a hearty meal with one hand and still be able to hold his cards in the other hand. It wasnt until the late 1800s that the term sandwich was used widely in the United States. But there was a big difference between our early sandwich and those eaten by John Montagu and his contemporaries. In England, sandwiches were almost always made with beef, and in America they were made with ham. In general, sandwiches are easy to make and easily portable. Today they have become a quintessential American lunch or snack item. According to industry experts, the average American eats 193 sandwiches a year, the all-time favorite being ham. Americans eat more than 300 million sandwiches each and every day. This is an amazing statistic since there are slightly more than 300 million Americans and not everyone eats a sandwich everyday! The simple ham sandwich is still the most popular sandwich in the US, and in second place is the BLT. PB&J came in third. Hors D'oeuvre: A ham sandwich cut into forty pieces........Jack Benny
Philly Cheesesteaks
8 oz. White Velveeta 1/4 t. Cayenne Pepper 6 T. Butter 1-1/2 lb. Thinly Shaved Deli Roast Beef 1 Green Bell Pepper, Seeded & Sliced 1 Yellow Bell Pepper, Seeded & Sliced 1/2 t. Pepper 1/4 c. Milk 6 whole Deli Rolls 1 Onion, Peeled & Sliced Thick 1 Red Bell Pepper, Seeded & Sliced
First make the cheese sauce by combining the Velveeta, pepper, cayenne, and milk in a small pan. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until it's melted and hot. Keep warm. Melt 2 T. butter on a griddle over medium heat, then place the deli roll halves on the griddle until golden brown. Set aside. Heat 2 more T. butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Throw in the roast beef and move it around with a spatula, breaking it up a bit as you go. Cook/warm for about a minute or so, then remove it to a plate and set it aside. Add the remaining butter to the same skillet and throw in the onions and peppers. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the veggies until dark golden and soft, about 8 to 10 minutes. To build the sandwiches, place a pile of beef on the bottom half of each roll. Spoon cheese sauce over the beef. Top with peppers and onions, then top with more cheese sauce. Place the top half of the roll on top and serve immediately!
OPINIONS
Fishing lessons and free food

Craig, a friend of mine, called Saturday morning to ask if he could run a line on the lake to catch some catfish. It was fine with me, but he then sweetened the deal with bringing a bunch of vegetables from his garden. Its hard to argue with a trade like that. That afternoon, he showed up with a friend to help string the line and his grandson, Jack. Jack was along to learn how to catch catfish, but at six years old, he was more interested in catching bass. Craig has apparently taken him bass fishing several times because Jack explained to me how good he was at catching fish. I was to learn later, the kid doesnt lie. While the guys hooked drop lines and baited hooks, Jack talked and fished. My wife and I were on the porch a couple hundred yards away and we could still hear Jack explaining the finer points of fishing to his elders. Every once in a while, we could hear about the big one he just landed or the one that got away. When they came back to By Walter Scott shore, I went down to see what they had caught. Jack had a half bucket of fish. They went back out for a short time as it was getting dark and finished filling the bucket with three people fishing rather than one little kid. Craig was back at midnight to take off fish and re-bait the hooks. He and his friend, minus Jack, were back to repeat the process around six. My wife and I went down to check on the progress when they landed. Jack gave firm instructions to his grandpa to wake him up to check the lines in the morning. Craig tried, but when called, Jack stood up and promptly fell back into bed, sound asleep. Their were several fish on the line, but four of them had been eaten by a turtle. Craig saw it working on the bait on one of his hooks and was hoping to catch it. He ran back home to get his little fishing buddy while he waited for the turtle to hook itself. The next trip to check the line was well manned. Jack and his two helpers were in one boat and Damon and I were the back-up crew in my boat. We were going to get that turtle so it never got another of our fish. While pulling up the line, we did see a snapping turtle about the size of a saucer sled. He was not hooked, and probably not too hungry from eating the fish on the line. Jack got in the boat with Damon and me while the guys pulled up the lines. He explained to us where we needed to go and how to get the job done. With his line lying still on the water and the lure not moving, he explained the finer points of fishing. This is when he caught a fish. We would take him to the good spots and he would cast in the opposite direction. It didnt matter, he would catch one. He got distracted in conversation with his lure barely touching the water and caught another. As I have always said, its better to be lucky than good. That kid has more luck than anybody. His grandpa and I are starting to listen to the fishing tips he gives out so freely. Jack caught a number of nice bass, but wanted his picture taken with the two smallest. They are easier to hold. Craig brought us fish we prepared for lunch with fresh tomatoes, peppers and onions and a side of cucumber salad. Its hard to beat a day when somebody else will supply the vegetables, clean the fish, and you can get a fishing lesson in the bargain.
Letter from the Country

Hi all, We have all had a busy week, and an especially busy Monday. The internet was down for several hours this morning, meaning lots of running for Aaron to get the email from his home and bring it here. We never know what a Monday will bring. Friday I took a vacation day and went to Warroad with some family members to attend my aunt Violet Thompsons funeral. I havent been to Warroad since I was a little kid--and you know what? Its a long way from here. It was about a five hour drive each way, and we went up, attended the funeral and drove back. Made for a long day, and I certainly slept soundly Friday night. It was very nice to see all my cousins again. It has been years since I have seen that part of the family. They are now scattered all over the U.S. Here is the last of the 4-H news from the fair and a vocabulary word of the week. Peggy
Non-Livestock exhibits
Judging of the 4-H Non-Livestock Exhibits was held on Tuesday, August 13, at the Todd County Fairgrounds. Judges for the various project areas were: Barb Peterson, Staples; Amy Sarne, Golden Valley; Chris Trout, Motley; Bonita Oestreich, Wadena; Bruce Fuhrman, Staples; Becky Moe, Fort Ripley; Al Glaeseman, Alexandria; Renee Kostick, Brainerd; Kerry Lindgren, Staples; Lance Brune, Grove City; Mary Schmidt, Long Prairie; Eleanor Burkett, Brainerd; and Jeff Walker, Villard. The Clothing Projects and Fashion Revue were judged before the Fair on Tuesday, July 23. Evaluating those projects were: Cindy Bigger and Kim Clayton of Alexandria and Carol Burtness of Long Prairie. The following Champion and Reserve Champions were named: AEROSPACE: Champion Natalie Schlosser, West Union Country Kids Reserve Champion Ian Gould, Golden Gophers CATS: Champion Cathleen Rieffer, Burtrum Boosters/Highland Reserve Champion Lizzie Hanson-Roe, Burtrum Boosters/Highlan CHILD DEVELOPMENT: Champion Jazmin Roste, West Union Country Kids Reserve Champion Jana Roste, West Union Country Kds CITIZENSHIP INTERNATIONAL: Champion Jessica LeBrun, West Union Country Kids
Be aware of bullying
To the Editor: Summer days are waning, back-to-school shopping is underway, and the school buses will soon be taking their precious cargo to their next school year. We make sure that our kids are prepared with school supplies, clothes, tennis shoes, and book bags, all necessities for success in school. However, have we prepared them for the relationships they will encounter with fellow students? Most of those relationships will last throughout their school career, and will be cherished long after, but there will be some that will not be on their list of fond memories from school. Those will be the moments that a fellow student has bullied them, taken away their feelings of self-worth, or perhaps caused them to attempt suicide. Bullying is essentially one persons attempt to validate their self-worth by taking that away from someone else. Most of our schools have a zero-tolerance when it comes to bullying, but that doesnt necessarily stop the actions from happening. Statistics from 2010 indicate that 90% of bullying happens to children in grades four to eight, and that 56% of students report that they have been bullied in school. Fifteen percent of daily absences are due to kids being afraid of being bullied if they go to school. How sad is that, and yes bullying has been around forever, it has ruined many lives, and we need to create awareness to prevent our kids from being bullied or from being the bully in the future. So how do we do that? Studies show that holding children accountable for their actions during childhood and also setting examples of good problem solving and non-violent behaviors for them to experience helps to prevent bullying behaviors. There are four prominent types of bullying, any of which are very damaging to the victim. Aggressive bullying is the use of physical violence on another, taunting bullying is name calling, teasing, joke making and humiliating, third is indirect bullying, which uses rumors, exclusion, and or harassment, and finally one of the fastest growing, is the cyber bullying, that uses Facebook, instant messaging, email and other technology to victimize. Signs that your child may be experiencing bullying can range from scratching and bruising, missing belongings, trouble sleeping, to fighting in excess with siblings, and not wanting to go to school. If you see these things in your child, take some time to have a one on one conversation with them, perhaps first trying to address it indirectly with random conversation about school and students, but if you dont get responses, you may need to have a direct conversation with your child about what is happening. Kids are embarrassed about being bullied, and may also be fearful because they have been threatened not to tell or afraid of your response as a parent. Parents are encouraged to speak with counselors, school nurse or social worker, and the principal, as this is their problem as well. Stay involved with your children and know what their activities are and what is going on at their school. Please feel free to contact Hands of Hope Resource Center at 320-732-2319for assistance and/or referrals concerning bullying issues. Have a safe and enjoyable school year Respectfully submitted by: Connie Nelson, Hands of Hope Resource Center
Vocabulary word of the week: scope (scop) n. 1. The range of one's perceptions, thoughts, or actions. 2. Breadth or opportunity to function. 3. The area covered by a given activity or subject. 4. The length or sweep of a mooring cable. 5. A viewing instrument such as a periscope, microscope, or telescope
Volunteers Needed at Hands of Hope Resource Center

Hands of Hope Resource Center is a non-profit agency that provides free and confidential services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and general crime in Morrison and Todd Counties. The center is currently in need of volunteers to provide advocacy services to victims. We rely heavily on our volunteers. Without volunteers, our agency would not be able to function to the capacity that we do. There will be a free training starting in September. After training, you will be qualified to answer and respond to our 24-hour hotline from your own home. Volunteer advocates provide support and make referrals for those who have been victimized. For more information, contact Karla at 632-1657 or 1-800-296-1657.
Pete Berscheit, Veteran Service Officer 347 Central Ave Suite 3, Long Prairie, MN 56347 pete.berscheit@co.todd.mn.us 320-732-4419
VA and the New Care Act

If you are enrolled in VA health care, you do not need to take additional steps to meet the health care law coverage standards of the new Affordable Health Care Act. The health care law does not change VA health benefits or Veterans' out-ofpocket costs. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched an awareness campaign and a new website (www.va.gov/health/aca/) to let Veterans know what the Affordable Care Act means for them and their families. Veterans receiving health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs will see no change in their benefits or out-of-pocket costs when portions of the Affordable Care Act take effect next year. For more information, visit the 'VA, Affordable Care Act and You' webpage at www.va.gov/health/aca/. Veterans can apply for VA health care at any time by visiting www.va.gov/healthbenefits/enroll, calling 1-877-222-VETS (8387), or visiting their local VA health care facility.
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12-088800 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

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

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: March 4, 2004 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $57,682.68 MORTGAGOR(S): Richard A. Rollins, Jean Rollins, both single MORTGAGEE: CitiFinancial Services, Inc. LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: CitiFinancial Services, Inc. SERVICER: OneMain Financial, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed March 9, 2004, Todd County Recorder, as Document Number 424624 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: A part of Lot 8, being more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot 8; thence on an assumed bearing of North 17 deg. 27 min. East and along the East line of Lot 8, a distance of 18.0 feet; thence North 73 deg. 21 min. West 142.01 feet, to a point on the West line of Lot 8, said point being 16.0 feet Northeasterly of the Southwest corner of said Lot 8; thence South 17 deg. 27 min. West along the West line of said Lot 8, a distance of 16.0 feet; thence South 72 deg. 33 min. East and along the South line of said Lot 8, a distance of 142.0 feet to the point of begin-
ning and all of Lots 9, 10, and 11, Block 2, in the Townsite of Round Prairie PROPERTY ADDRESS: 18859 Elderberry Dr, Long Prairie, MN 56347 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 21-0041500 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $57,817.87 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: September 5, 2013, 10:00am PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's Main Office, 115 Third Street South, Long Prairie, MN 56347 to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s) the personal representatives or assigns. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property, if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23, is 11:59 p.m. on March 5, 2014. "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032 DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: July 16, 2013 CitiFinancial Services, Inc. Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP BY Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Diane F. Mach - 273788 Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 Randolph W. Dawdy - 2160X Ronald W. Spencer - 0104061 Stephanie O. Nelson 0388918 Gary J. Evers - 0134764 Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR
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THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: February 23, 2004 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $91,718.67 MORTGAGOR(S): Jerome D. Stone and Peggy J. Stone, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Beneficial Loan and Thrift Co. LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: Beneficial Loan and Thrift Co. SERVICER: HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed February 27, 2004, Todd County Recorder, as Document Number 424472 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 5, Block 2, O'Dell's Second Addition to the City of Clarissa PROPERTY ADDRESS: 209 Ann Ave W, Clarissa, MN 56440 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 32-0025300 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE :$58,208.62 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: September 5, 2013, 10:00am PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's Main Office, 115 Third Street South, Long Prairie, MN 56347 to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within 12 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s) the personal representatives or assigns. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property, if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23, is 11:59 p.m. on September 5, 2014. "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA
STATUTES SECTION 582.032 DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: July 11, 2013 Beneficial Loan and Thrift Co. Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP BY Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Diane F. Mach - 273788 Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 Randolph W. Dawdy - 2160X Ronald W. Spencer - 0104061 Stephanie O. Nelson 0388918 Gary J. Evers - 0134764 Patricia L. Assmann - 0388455 Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS OFFICE IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR.ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.THIS NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT AND DOES NOT IMPLY THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT MONEY FROM ANYONE WHO HAS DISCHARGED THE DEBT UNDER THE BANKRUPTCY LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
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City of Browerville Official Minutes of the Browerville City Council Meeting Date: August 14, 2013
The monthly Browerville City Council Meeting for August met at City Hall on August 14, 2013 and was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Members Aksamit, Iten, Wieshalla, Santer and Heid were present. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Citizens: Renter Ted Munger came before the Council with a complaint that he was misunderstood by City Hall staff regarding the ordering of a garbage can. Munger stated that he did not actually order the can but had just been calling to check on what was available. City Administrator Fabro informed the Council that at no time in the past three months was there a request to have the can removed until the landlord discovered the can and was angry about the bill. Mayor Aksamit asked Munger what he wanted regarding the issue and Munger stated that he just wanted it understood that he had not ordered the can. Mayor Aksamit apologized if there was a miscommunication. Consent Agenda: A) Approval of Minutes of the July 10, 2013 & August 8, 2013 B) Payment of Claims C) Building Permits: None Motion by Wieshalla second by Iten to approve the Consent
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Thursday, August 22, 2013 CU Resolution 08142013A Accepting Donations from the Dans Prize Employees and from the Browerville Firefighters Association. Motion by Wieshalla, second by Santer to approve the Resolution. CU Request for Donation from the Initiative Foundation motion by Wieshalla, second by Iten to approve the request for $300.00. Motion failed. Budget Committee Meeting motion by Iten, second by Wieshalla to set August 28, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. for the Budget Committee to meet at City Hall to review the 2014 budget as prepared. Dialogue Items: Sidewalks - Council heard that the estimated cost of installing sidewalk from Eighth Street to County 21 on the east side of the street is $31,200.00. Camping at Motzko Field Council heard that the City could license the existing camping area for an annual fee of $173.00. The City currently gets a special event camping permit for Browerville Days that cost the City $75.00 in 2013. Local Purchase: 96.8 % Adjournment: Motion by Wieshalla second by Iten to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m. Lynn Fabro, City Administrator Mike Aksamit, Mayor
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Agenda as presented. CU Department Reports: Liquor Store: Council heard that Chris Hayes will be gone during the month and that Brenda Line will be performing the duties of manager. Public Works: Chuck Buhl discussed the need to replace the Citys tractor. The tractor is on a 4 year rotation. The current tractor was purchased in December 2009. Along with the tractor, Buhl expressed an interest in pricing a grapple bucket. This was recommended as a health and safety item by the LMNC when they came out in 2012. Motion by Iten, second by Heid to have Buhl get quotes for a new tractor and the grapple bucket. CU Buhl also informed the Council that the Citys parking lots would be seal coated this week. This is done every three to four years. Hwy 71 Project - Council asked if Buhl had heard anything from the Citys engineers regarding the pedestrian flashing lights and the flashing light for the fire hall. Buhl informed the Council that it appears that the City will have to pay for those two items during the 2014 Project. Ambulance: Council heard that the cot lift apparatus that the City was to have installed in the Citys ambulance does not fit our ambulance. The manufacture failed to share that information with the installer. The order will be cancelled. Council discussed the fact that the ambulance is almost three years old. In order to get the best trade in value and to accommodate the installation of the cot lift apparatus it may be time to start the process of replacing the ambulance. A series of issues were discussed regarding the ambulance garage. 1. The fax line is no longer needed or used. 2. The existing cabinets at the ambulance garage are inadequate to meet modern day needs of the ambulance service and should be replaced with more, sturdier and lockable cabinets and shelving. 3. The furnace is in a bad location in the center of the garage and should either be moved or replaced with radiant heat. 4. The electrical wiring needs to be updated to meet the needs of the service including the installation of more outlets. Motion by Heid, second by Santer to have the Ambulance Director get quotes for the needed updates to the garage. CU Motion by Wieshalla, second by Iten to get quotes for a new ambulance with the cot lift system installed. CU Fire: Council asked if any further information was available regarding the slide-in pump unit for the grass rig. At the time of the meeting the City did not have a firm quote available. Motion by Wieshalla second by Santer to approve Department Reports. CU Other Business: Resolution 08142013 Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans for the 2014 Hwy 71 project. Motion by Heid, second by Iten to approve the Resolution.
TODD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION 215 1st Ave South, Suite 103 Long Prairie, Minnesota PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at 7:00 pm the Todd County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the Commissioners Meeting Room, 215 First Ave South, Long Prairie to consider the following applications. (1) Charles Anderson Fairy Lake, (49.5 acres) Part of Gov. Lot 1, Section 29 and part of Gov. Lot 5, Section 20, Kandota Township. Parcel #14-0021800; 14-0021801; 14-0030400. Conditional Use Permit to create a subdivision to be named Kandota Landing. Plat consists of Lots 1 thru 14, Block One. The Subdivision will have 13 residential lakeshore riparian lots and 1 residential non-riparian lot. All lots exceed the minimum size requirement of 80,000 sq. feet. A new road is being proposed. All lots will be serviced by private water wells and septic systems. This plat was accepted at the June 6, 2013 Planning Commission Meeting and then tabled for a mandatory Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW). This EAW has been completed and given a negative declaration of need for an EIS. The project now moves forward through the Conditional Use/Plat Subdivision process. (2) Long Prairie Tractor Parts Shannon Hinnenkamp. (9.14 acres) E 507.15 ft of SW4 of NE4, Section 7, Exc the N 335 ft thereof and the S 225 ft thereof and the N 25 ft of the E 450 ft of the S 225 ft of the SW4 of the NE4, Section 7, all in Round Prairie Township. Parcel Numbers 210008500 and 21-0008600. Site address 19612 State Hwy 71S. Conditional Use Permit for the
expansion of the existing business of Long Prairie Tractor Parts. To add this 9.14 acres to the existing parcel of 10.15 acres. This portion is to be used for the storage of vehicle bodies. A 10 ft fence is proposed for the perimeter of this land. Use Permit is required for the expansion/modification of this business which is located in Commercial & AF-1 zoned land. (3) Karen Zetah (40 acres) NE4 NW4, Section 24, Fawn Lake Township. Parcel #08-0023700. Site address is 33968 Pulaski Road. Conditional Use Permit for a Temporary Housing Permit to place a 1,280 sq. ft manufactured home on the same site as the existing home, to be occupied by a family member. Use Permit is required for Temporary Housing located in an Ag/Forestry-2 district zone. One sewer system will be installed to handle both homes. (4) Darwin & Suzzette Sibell: Lake Osakis, Part of Govt Lot 3, Section 5, Gordon Township. Parcel #10-0003900. No site address. Conditional Use Permit to create a subdivision to be named Sibells Subdivision Two. Plat consists of two lots. Both lots are non-riparian, approximately 850 feet from the lake and exceed the minimum size requirement of 40,000 sq feet. - Lot One is 2.23 acres and Lot Two is 1.99 acres. No new roads are proposed and both lots will be serviced by private water wells and septic systems. Application to Rezone that part of the plat which is further than 1,000 feet to the lake from its current zone of AF-2 to Shoreland GD Todd County Planning Commission Jim Pratt, Chairperson
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Proceedings of the Board of Education Regular Meeting #7 Independent School District #787 August 12, 2013 Browerville, Minnesota Conference Room 7:30 P.M.
Members Present: Denis Irsfeld, Bob Bryniarski, Mike Jeziorski, Heidi Iten, Denise Gaida, Corey Heid, Members Absent: Joe Duncan Others Present: Scott Vedbraaten - Superintendent, Patrick Sutlief - K-12 Principal, Darla Schaefer-Business Manager, Wayne Petermeier - Activities Director, Venus King - Browerville Blade, Robert Schueller Browerville Education Association. The meeting was called to order by Board Chairman Irsfeld at 7:30 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion by Bryniarski second by Jeziorski and carried to approve the agenda as presented. Motion by Iten, second by Gaida and carried to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting #6, June 27, 2013, as reviewed and published. Reports Mr. Sutlief reported on the following: 7th Grade orientation on August 21 at 7:00 P.M., Tiger Kinder Camp will be August 28, Schedule Changes are August 15 from 5:00-7:30 P.M., Staff Workshops are August 26-27, Elementary Open House is August 26 from 7:00-8:00 P.M., Fall Sports began August 12, Early Release Dates are October 8, November 5, December 3, January 14, February
4, March 4, April 1 or 8, and April 29, Parent Packs were mailed, Handbooks will be in the student planners and available online and via hard copy upon request, The School Newsletter will be published quarterly in electronic form and in hard copy upon request. Mr. Vedbraaten reported on: Excellent condition of the facilities and credited Walter Lucas and the custodial team for taking great pride in the school and grounds. Also discussed were the automatic locking door hours. The doors will be open before school at 7:00 A.M. and will lock at 8:25 A.M. The doors open will be the main entrance, the wood shop door entrance, and the elementary door near the nurse s office. The remaining hours will open upon request. A discussion with surrounding districts may result in shared services. Negotiations appear to begin once school is in session. Mr. Petermeier reported on: The success of the Legion Baseball Tournament, the beginning of fall sports practice, the banners hanging in the gymnasium, the Jr. High Schedules and how they are given to us by the section, and the excellent quality of our facilities. FOOD SERVICE Motion by Heid, second by Bryniarski and carried to approve the acceptance of the quotation of Pan-O-Gold for bread/bakery products for the 2013-2014 school year. Motion by Jeziorski, second by Gaida and carried to approve the acceptance of the quotation of Kemps for milk products for the 2013-2014 school year. PERSONNEL Motion by Iten, second by Bryniarski and carried to approve the hiring of Elizabeth Brown as Class II Cook. Motion by Bryniarski, second by Iten and carried to approve the resignation of Brent Petermeier. Motion by Jeziorski, second by Bryniarski and carried to approve the June and July Personal Leave Report. Motion by Heid second by Iten and carried to approve the increase of local game officials pay by five dollars. Motion by Heid, second by Jeziorski and carried to approve the hiring of Bob Schueller as CTeam Volleyball Coach. NEW BUSINESS Motion by Jeziorski, second by Iten and carried to approve the 2013-2014 Early Childhood Screening Contract with Todd County Health and Human Services. Motion by Gaida, second by Bryniarski and carried to approve the Browerville/Staples InterDistrict Agreement for Health Occupations for 2013-2014. Motion by Heid second by Gaida and carried to accept the Central Lakes College - College in the Schools/Concurrent Enrollment Agreement for the 2013-2014 school year. Motion by Bryniarski, second by Heid and carried to approve the resolution permitting a school board approved levy. Roll Call Vote: Voting Yes - Bryniarski, Jeziorski, Iten, Gaida, Heid, and Irsfeld Voting No - None Motion by Jeziorski second Heid and carried to approve the discontinuation of paper checks for payroll and require direct deposit.
Motion by Bryniarski second by Jeziorski, and carried to approve the hiring of Dawn Zimmerman through the Write Advantage to provide staff development regarding the use of social media. Motion by Iten, second by Gaida and carried to approve the changes in the following policies:102, 214, 401, 402, 406, 406 Form, 410, 412, 413, 413 Form, 417, 418, 418 Form, 419, 501, 502, 506, 506 Form, 514, 515, 515 Form, 521, 521 Form, 522, 524, 524 Form, 526, 533, 601, 603, 612.1, 616, 709, 709 Form, and 806 Motion by Iten, second by Jeziorski and carried to approve the vendor claims in the following accounts: General Fund $422,795.41 Food Service 16,401.02 Transportation 57,031.84 Community Serv 12,474.99 Capital Expend 21,352.56 Debt Service Trust and Agency 3,779.13 TOTAL $533,834.95 Adjournment Motion by Gaida, second by Bryniarski and carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:58 P.M. Heidi Iten, Clerk STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF TODD DISTRICT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FILE #77-PR-13-806 In Re: Estate of ALBERT HERMAN GEORGE PETER Decedent NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on the OCT. 7th, 2013, at 11:15 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at Todd County Courthouse, 221 1st Ave. S., Long Prairie, Minnesota, on a petition for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the decedents Will dated March 27, 2007, and for the appointment of Richard A. Peter, whose address is 28246 Oak Ridge Rd., Browerville, MN 56438 as personal representative of the decedents estate in an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the decedents estate, including the power to collect all assets; pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; sell real and personal property; and do all necessary acts for the decedents estate. Notice is further given that subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedents estate are required to present the claims to the personal representatives or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: 8-16-13 JAY D. CARLSON Judge of District Court Shanna Nathe Court Administrator
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Browerville Tiger Football Camp

By Coach Petermeier The Browerville Tigers opened up their football camp with 35 players in grades 9 - 12. We are down a little in the numbers of players out for this years team but we are not down on effort and hard work. As Tiger teams of the past these young men worked their tails off for the first week of practice. We have six seniors out this year: Jackson Polak, Trent Johnson, Matthew Schettler, Jake Gaida, James Brichacek, and Jordan Thielen. These six seniors will be relied on heavily this season for us to be successful. Our junior class consisting of Austin Duncan, Grant Heid, Nic Becker, Carlos Nava, Cody Biggs, Matt Sanders, Hunter Smith, Tanner Stepaniak, and Chris Holmquist will also have to bring their lunch pails and go to work each and every day. We are not very big as far as weight goes but we seem
to get off the ball fairly quick. That is going to be a very important part of our game this year. Quickness and pad level will determine who wins the line of scrimmage when you are smaller than the guy across from you. Sophomores to watch for this year are Trevor Johnson, Logan Knutson, James Gaida, Eric Sticha, Austin Twardowski, Noah Becker, Bryce Borchert, Noah Iten, Bo Olson, and Russell Parteka. Some of these sophomores will see significant playing time. This week we can actually block real people so it will be time to see who will step up and take over our leadership roles. Our Contact Scrimmage will be held here at Jack Dresson Sports Complex Saturday, August 24th with Sauk Centre, Long Prairie/Grey Eagle, USA, NYM, Parkers Prairie/Eagle Valley, and Browerville participating. It starts at 9 :00 AM and will go to about noon. We open the season on Thursday, August 29th at Osakis.
Browerville Area Youth Football meeting and skills night is set for Tuesday, August 20th in the Elementary Library at 6:00 PM
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VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE STARTS!

The Tiger Volleyball team began practice this past Monday. The girls are focused and working hard. Our emphasis so far seems to be peer coaching and competitive play. Focusing on doing what they can for our team and not thinking, but doing. We lost RS Heidi Sticha, MH/OH Tarissa Host, and OH Heidi Hamm to graduation and our libero Makenna Hegseth to a knee injury. Makenna will take over as our statistician this season. Returning starters from last years squad are S Katelyn Middendorf, OH Crystal Pearson, MH Kendra Buchta, and OH Caitlyn Robak. Other returnees are RS Abigail Irsfeld, DS Emily
Lisson, and MH Paige Callahan. The coaching staff is also looking at OH/RS Dani Leagjald, RS/DS Katie Kellen, OH/RS Katie Aksamit, MH Dominique Ludwig, and S/DS Quinn Kircher to fill the roster. Our strengths this season will be four returning starters along with three others with varsity experience. We are still relatively young having only two seniors. Our weakness may fall in communication. Getting this team to talk on the court to call out shots or balls is one thing that we stress daily. We have some work to do but this group is great to work with. It is going to be a fun season. Go Tigers!
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

A huge thank you to all 15 teams that showed up to support our Browerville Athletic Department. With two huge weddings being held on the same day I was worried about the amount of teams we were going to get. But, in true Tiger tradition and pride you came through with great --no, outstanding support. To all 28 hole sponsors I take my hat off to you and give my whole hearted thank you, thank you, thank you! To all the workers who gave up an entire Saturday that began at 7 am to get things set up and ready and work the entire day for 15 teams to play 18 holes, I again cannot tell you the pride I felt at how everyone comes together for a common goal. Because of all of you we can continue to offer our athletes the very best in equipment and facilities. The golf tournament was an end of the summer event where
we saw our new softball fields get a huge make over with new dugouts with amenities built in them that would make the Twins envious! New sound systems on our varsity fields that will be heard miles away. Again, community people stepped up and gave three Mondays and one full Saturday to make this happen. Because of the golfers and their heartfelt support we can continue to offer free towel services, help with physicals, and state of the art equipment for our athletes. Look for all our sponsors on the back of our programs at all our home athletic events and please support them as they have supported us. The team of Josh Noska, Dave Lisson, Donny Lisson, and Jeff Cebulla were the 2013 tournament champions. Yours in Tiger Pride, Tradition, and Excellence, Wayne Petermeier, Athletic Director
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School Board reports preparations for 2013/14 school year are going well
By Venus King Principal Sutlief reported at the Browerville School Board meeting that preparations for the new school year are well underway. Seventh grade orientation is Wednesday August 21, 7:00 pm in the Commons. Schedule changes were Thursday August 15 from 57:30 pm. This is for regular and online classes. Staff Workshops are August 26 & 27, and Elementary Open House is Monday the 26th from 7 to 8 pm. The Tiger Handbook will be in the planner books this year, available on-line or a paper copy will be available upon request. Some of the new changes this year is the early release dates on days the staff has PLC. Early release dates are October 8, November 5, December 3, January 14, February 4, March 4, April 1 or 8 and April 29. This will benefit the district by not having to hire many subs during the day and the staff will have uninterrupted time for Staff Development. On early release days students will have all scheduled classes, but with shortened times and students will be released from school at 1:30 pm. Another change this year is the School Newsletter will be delivered quarterly instead of monthly and will be delivered electronically, with paper copies available upon request. This year the School Newsletter will be done by the Mass Media Class. Superintendent Vedbraaten gave Kudos to the grounds and cleaning crew. They do a great job maintaining the building and grounds. He also stated that his transition to the area has been great. Mr. Vedbraaten will meet with Barry Johnson to discuss Spanish classes for Eagle Valley School. As of the date of the school board meeting enrollment numbers for 2013/14 school year show six students will be leaving Browerville School District, and 19 students will begin school this year in Browerville. He stated the numbers change every day, as much as plus or minus two to four students a day. Board members discussed when the electronic door locks should be unlocked and locked during the school day and for extra curricular activities. Board members suggested the two main doors be unlocked from 7 am to 8:26 am. They will be locked during the rest of the school day. The head coaches will know the program code to have the doors unlocked for participants of sports practices etc. Pan-O-Gold has been approved to supply the bread and bakery products for the 2013/14 school year and Kemps will be supplying the milk products. Other actions by the Board was approval of the contract for Early Childhood Screening with Todd County Health and Human Services, the Inter-District Agreement with Staples - Motley for Health Occupations Instructor, the College in the Schools/Concurrent Enrollment agreement with Central Lakes College and approved the discontinuation of cutting paper payroll checks, instead they will be electronically deposited in either checking or savings accounts. Out of 31 applicants Elizabeth Brown was approved as a new cook for the school. Brent Petermeier submitted his resignation as part time custodian. At the time of the board meeting the replacement for Brent as part time custodian had not been filled. Approval by the board was been given for a $5 per game increase for local game officials. These are clock keepers, Jr. High officials, book keepers, etc. After approval of the vendor claims the meeting adjourned at 8:58 pm.
Council hears of possible equipment upgrades

By Venus King All members were present at the Browerville City Council meeting Wednesday August 14. Chris Hayes, Liquor Store Manager, is out on medical leave until mid September. Brenda Line is taking over the responsibilities while Chris is gone. Brenda and Lynn are working together on the scheduling of workers. Chuck Buhl, Public Works Department, told council members the tractor that is used for snowplowing and mowing is due for rotation. He also stated the blower for the tractor is in good shape, but according to the citys insurance agent, the city needs to purchase a grapple bucket for the tractor. This is a safety issue for employees and will save on labor costs. The equipment for the city is on a rotation schedule to be replaced every three to five years. Each year the city puts away monies for equipment that needs to be replaced. New equipment is then paid for
by the value of the trade-in and funds that has been put away each year. Council members approved getting quotes for the new tractor. Ambulance Report: The city ambulance is in Fergus Falls to have the new cot lift installed. It was discovered the new cot lift will not fit into the existing ambulance, so the cot lift order was canceled. As the existing ambulance is scheduled to be rotated in the next year or two, the new ambulance will be ordered with the new cot lift system installed. Another issue is the ambulance garages need to be updated and organized. Some
of the updates needed are: New cabinets for ambulance personnel to organize lock up equipment that is not carried in the ambulance. There are only three electrical outlets in the garage; not enough to handle all the charging for battery backup equipment. The furnace and gas line are in a dangerous position for when the ambulance is being backed into the garage. A suggestion was to install infrared heating. Council members approved getting quotes for the ambulance garage updates and to get quotes for a new ambulance with a lift system.
Council members approved the resolution to move forward the 2014 Mn Dot project that will take place in 2014 from Harris creek to Dryer Creek. Council members also approved accepting donations from the Browerville Fire Fighters Association and employees of Dan's Prize in the amount of $5,815.00. This money will go to the Browerville Fire Department. A request from the Initiative Foundation for a donation of $300 failed to pass. The meeting was adjourned at 8:13 pm.
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Sheriffs Report
On August 10, at 4:30 pm, a residential burglary was reported at 34919 235th Ave, Browerville. The home owner had been away from the residence and upon returning found approx. $10,710 worth of household property stolen. Stolen were stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer, hand tools, 20 flat bed trailer and many other items of personal property. A $500 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone connected with this loss. Bruce Rohde, Grey Eagle Township, reported vandalism to his mailbox on August 11. On August 13, at 8:41 am, Gregory Hamstad, Hugo, reported that his cabin in Section 2, Moran Township, had been broken into and numerous items stolen. The Todd County Sheriff s Dept. responded to a one vehicle accident on County 21, south of County 22, Ward Township, at 5 pm, August 14. A Pontiac Grand Prix, driven by Markus McMann, Motley, went into the ditch and struck a driveway approach, 911 sign and mailbox. The vehicle sustained moderate damage and McMann was not injured. Driver distraction was the cause of the accident. Anyone with information concerning any of these cases is urged to call the Todd County Sheriffs Department at 320-7322157 or 1-800-794-5733.
Historic Todd County Courthouse preservation wins award
Court Report
Court appearances are First Appearance, RU8 (second appearance), and Omnibus (third appearance) August 12: Christina M. Letsos, St. Cloud, appeared in court on charges of fourth degree sale of marijuana, fifth degree possession of marijuana, no proof of insurance, and driving after revocation. Her next court date was set for August 19. Thomas Ydrogo, Browerville, was sentenced for second degree assault. He was fined $660, committed to the Commissioner of Corrections for 27 months, sentence stayed for seven years and he was placed on supervised probation for seven years, ordered to serve 365 days in jail, abstain from alcohol, complete a chemical dependency evaluation, complete domestic abuse counseling, supply a DNA sample, have no contact with the victim(s), and restitution is reserved for 30 days. William J. Pruitt, Staples, pled guilty to disorderly conduct and probation violation. Sentencing was scheduled for October 14. Brandon M. Snyder, Verndale, admitted violating the terms of his probation and was sentenced to 180 days in jail. Clifford J. Owen, Staples, pled guilty to third degree burglary at a plea hearing. A presentence investigation was ordered and sentencing set for October 28. Samuel F. Sullivan, Staples, admitted violation of the terms of his probation and pled guilty to receiving stolen property. A presentence investigation and chemical use assessment were ordered. He was sentenced to 120 days for the probation violation and sentencing for receiving stolen property was scheduled for October 14. August 13: Mark T. Quinn, Baxter, appeared on charges of fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. His next court date was set for August 19. The restored Todd County Courthouse in Long Prairie has won acclaim from a Minnesota group that advocates for preserving historic structures. The courthouse has won a 2013 Minnesota Preservation Award from the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota, the alliance announced Monday. Other winners include Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis, Red Wing Shoe Co. in Red Wing and Union Depot in St. Paul. The Todd County Courthouse was re-opened in summer 2012 after restoration work was completed, according to the Todd County Historical Society. The courthouse, built in 1883 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was being used for storage before the restoration. The preservation alliance listed the Todd County Courthouse among its 10 most endangered historic places in Minnesota in 2010, noting its one of only about a dozen historic courthouses in Minnesota built before 1890. Voters narrowly authorized the restoration project in a 2010 referendum. That came after a cost estimate showed the building could be renovated more economically than building a new structure, according to the application submitted to the alliance for the award. While no longer used as a courthouse, the building houses other county departments. Obinna A. Njoku, Karlstad, 80/70-$125.00 Jagdish C. Patel, Fergus Falls, 80/70-$125.00 Douglas D. Peterson, Bovey, 65/55-$125.00; MN annual inspection decal violation-$100.00 Andrea R. Rhuby, Brainerd, 69/55-$135.00 Marc A. Spencer, unknown, 82/70-$140.00 Chad R. Terwey, Grey Eagle, 65/55-$125.00 Haley K. Zimmel, Graceville, 70/55-$145.00 unusual thoughts or visions than your responsibilities as a driver. Relaxed inhibitions alter your sense of time and space, making it difficult to make quick decisions and judge distances and speed. Marijuana use causes slow, disconnected thoughts, poor memory and paranoia. Even hours after the effect seems to be gone, your ability to make driving decisions will still be impaired. One of the last reports that came out showed that at least 17 percent of persons in addiction treatment are there because of the use of marijuana. It largely has a lot of the same hazardous chemicals that (legal) cigarettes do, and would continue to have those damaging effects even if made legal! Some of the health effects of smoking marijuana are known to include: exposure to known carcinogens (marijuana smoke contains up to 70 percent more carcinogenic hydrocarbons than tobacco smoke!); impaired ability to create new memories; episodes of acute psychosis (from large ingested doses), which can include hallucinations and a loss of personal identity; and increased risk of chronic cough and bronchitis. New studies show much worse results for marijuana users. Marijuana is known accurately as a gateway drug. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), more teens were in treatment for marijuana than for all other illicit drugs combined in 2006. Fact: According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, in 2007, in some localities approximately 4 14 percent of drivers injured or killed in crashes tested positive for marijuana use. More results from their studies show that at least 9 percent of all marijuana
users will become addicted; 17 percent of all marijuana users who start using in their teens will become addicted and between 25-50 percent of daily marijuana users become addicted! Other effects are known to include: lower work productivity and earning power, persons functioning at a reduced intellectual level all or most of the time, extra sick days from work; respiratory illnesses, lower grade point averages, lower yearly earnings, lower levels of educational attainment, poor school attendance, negative attitude toward school, absences, tardiness for school and work, accidents, workers compensation claims, job turnover. In fact, a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association examining a certain group of workers showed that the marijuana users (compared to non-marijuana users in that vocation) had 55 percent more industrial accidents, 85 percent more injuries and 75 percent increase in absenteeism! All figures were received from a marijuana fact sheet put out by the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD) of Washington D.C. in January of 2012. They also cite numerous other sources for their publication. A lot more information is available if you look for it. Just a few weeks ago, I saw in the news that a long term study was recently completed. Not surprisingly, it revealed even more harmful results from smoking marijuana that known ever before. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota send your questions to Trp. Jesse Grabow Minnesota State Patrol at 1000 Highway 10 West, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-2205.
Traffic Citations
Todd County Sheriff Darrell L. Christensen, Browerville, burn prohibited material$285.00 Zachary J. Fick, Sioux Falls, SD, 70/60-$125.00 Kyle T. Hoggarth, Little Falls, speed-$125.00 Jacob A. Kingston, Long Prairie, underage consumption$185.00 Samantha R. Rawlings, Sturgeon Lake, drive after revocation-$285.00 Austin R. Redemske, Staples, underage consumption-$185.00 Cody J. Wagner, Alexandria, possess drug paraphernalia$135.00 Lonnie R. Williams, Clarissa, domestic assault-$385.00, 90 days, stayed 89 days, 2 yr, supervised probation, 2 yr, no alcohol, random testing, domestic abuse counseling, no handguns, 3 yr Thomas Ydrogo, Browerville, violate order for protection$135.00, 365 days Barbara P. Zimmer, Clarissa, 60/55-$125.00 Long Prairie Police Julio Chavez Montanez, Long Prairie, underage consumption$185.00
DNR Mccall C. Bisel, Minnesota Lake, no fishing license in possession-$110.00 Edward E. Shoemaker, Tacoma, WA, litter-$185.00 Paul G. Yankowiak, Perham, no fishing license in possession$110.00 David J. Zastrow, Ashby, lend/ borrow license-$185.00 MN State Patrol Anne E. Schwartz, West Lakeland, 75/65-$125.00 Selene G. Smith, Wadena, no insurance-$285.00 Jennifer K. Becker, Swanville, 65/55-$125.00 Neal J. Biermaier, Long Prairie, fail to deliver title to DMV within 10 days-$185.00 Rebecca M. Coyle, Waconia, underage consumption-$185.00 Thomas A. Davison, Underwood, 80/70-$130.00 Ardan W. Ellingson, unknown, 80/70-$125.00 Gracilla Gonzalez, Milwaukee, WI, permit offense by another$185.00; no seatbelt used-$25.00 Luke L. Hatton, Moncks Corner, SC, 70/60-$125.00 Todd M. Hedderick, Adamsville, PA, 88/70-$145.00 Loren E. Holcombe, Des Moines, IA, no MN drivers license-$185.00; marijuana in vehicle-$150.00
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By Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol Question: What are the real facts on marijuana, and can you be arrested for driving after smoking it? How bad is it really? I know some people want to legalize it to tax it and for medicinal purposes. Thanks! Answer: Yes, you can be arrested for impaired driving. Minnesota has already been taxing marijuana since around 1980 (and so we do not have to legalize it to tax it). As far as the medicinal purposes go, we have already had it for several years in Minnesota, although in pill form. Also, there are several other already-legal existing drugs that are reported to have the same (or close to the same) affect as smoking the weed, probably making the legalization of it for that reason unnecessary. There is much information available in reference to the actual physical harm to the human body and to society as a whole, from smoking marijuana. Marijuana produces a carefree state of mind and the illusion that senses are extra sharp. In reality, you are more likely to be preoccupied with
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4-H HORSE SHOW

Malinda Dexter of Wadena selected three 4-H Horse Project Members on Sunday, August 4, at the Todd County 4-H Horse Show to represent Todd County at the 2013 Minnesota State Horse Show to be held September 13-16. Candra Gould, Golden Gophers, and Kirstin Sudbeck, Independent 4-Her, were chosen in the Pleasure Classes. In the Game Classes Laura Becker, of the Restless Riders, won the honors. Eliza Gould of the Golden Gophers 4-H Club was selected to represent Todd County at the State Horse Show in the Training Program. The following 4-Hers were named top exhibitors in the various classes: Training ProgramEliza Gould, Golden Gophers Halter Showmanship--Grades 9 and Up: Candra Gould, Golden Gophers Halter Showmanship--Grades 6 through 8: Dalton Louden, Restless Riders Halter Showmanship--Grades 3 through 5: Ian Gould, Golden Gophers Western Horsemanship--Grades 9 and Up: Kirstin Sudbeck , Independent 4-Her Western Pleasure--Grades 9 and Up: Kirstin Sudbeck, Independent 4-Her Western PleasureGrades 3-5: Ian Gould, Golden Gophers English Pleasure (Hunt or Saddle): Candra Gould, Golden Gophers English Equitation: Kirstin Sudbeck, Independent 4-Her Trail Class---Grades 9 and Up: Candra Gould, Golden Gophers Trail ClassGrades 6 through 8: Dalton Louden, Restless Riders Trail ClassGrades 3 through 5: Ian Gould, Golden Gophers
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4-H DAIRY SHOW

Dylan Hollermann, Burtrum Boosters/Highland, exhibited the Grand Champion Dairy Animal at the 2013 Todd County 4-H Dairy Show on Friday, August 16. Dylan won these honors with his Holstein Three Year Old. Dylan was also named Champion Holstein Exhibitor. The Reserve Champion Dairy Animal, a Holstein Two Year Old, was exhibited by Mason Hollermann, Burtrum Boosters/Highland. Masons Two Year Old was also named the Reserve Champion Holstein Exhibit. Other breed champion exhibitors included: Ayrshire: ChampionSarah Paskewitz, A-1; Brown Swiss: ChampionAlexander Hulinsky, Burtrum Boosters/Highland; Guernsey: ChampionRebekka Paskewitz, A-1; Jersey: ChampionAlex Hulinsky, Burtrum Boosters/Highland; Reserve ChampionColton Paskewitz, A-1; Milking Shorthorn: ChampionAmber Hlatky, Wykeham Willing Workers; Reserve ChampionTanner Gjerstad, Hustlin Rustics; and Crossbred: ChampionRachel Paskewitz, A-1; Reserve Champion Rebekka Paskewitz, A-1. Dairy Showmanship awards were presented to: Grades 3-5 ChampionJoseph Middendorf, Golden Gophers; Reserve ChampionOlivia Hollermann, Burtrum Boosters/Highland; Grades 6-8 ChampionJesson Gould, Golden Gophers; Reserve ChampionRachel Paskewitz, A-1; Grades 9-13 Champion Amber Hlatky, Wykeham Willing Workers; Reserve ChampionSarah Paskewiz, A-1. Elizabeth Olson of Alexandria judged the 2013 Todd County 4-H Dairy Show. Judge Olson selected the following nine 4-H'ers to represent Todd County at the Minnesota State Fair: Dylan Hollermann, Burtrum Boosters/Highland; Mason Hollermann, Burtrum Boosters/Highland; Sarah Paskewitz, A-1; Amber Hlatky, Wykeham Willing Workers; Erica Hollermann, Burtrum Boosters/Highland; Alex Hulinsky, Burtrum Boosters/Highland; Megan Hollermann, Burtrum Boosters/Highland; Rochelle Herzog, Burtrum Boosters/Highland; and Rebekka Paskewitz, A-1.
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4-H GOAT SHOW

The 4-H Goat Show was held Thursday afternoon, August 15, at the Todd County Fair. Judge Kathy Smith of Fort Ripley judged the high quality goats. Rosa Hukriede, Independent 4-Her, was named Overall Champion Goat Exhibitor with her Yearling Goat in Milk. Rosa also received the Champion Dairy Goat Exhibitor Ribbon. Jenna Kunerth, Wykeham Willing Workers, was the Reserve Champion Dairy Goat Exhibitor. Jadon Buntjer, Golden Gophers, exhibited the Champion Meat Breeding Doe and the Reserve Champion Meat Breeding Doe was exhibited by Christopher Young, Independent 4-Her. osiah Cole, Independent 4-Her, exhibited the 2013 Champion Market Goat and the Reserve Champion Market Goat was shown by Nathan Trantina of the A-1 4-H Club. Goat Showmanship Ribbons were awarded to:
Champion Dairy Goat Showman, Grades 3-5 Jenna Kunerth, Wykeham Willing Workers Reserve Champion Dairy Goat Showman, Grades 3-5 Jake Klim, Hustlin Rustics Champion Dairy Goat Showman, Grades 6-8 Brian Kunerth, Wykeham Willing Workers Champion Dairy Goat Showman, Grades 9-13 Heather Kunerth, Wykeham Willing Workers Reserve Champion Dairy Goat Showman, Grades 9-13 Jadon Buntjer, Golden Gophers Champion Market Goat Showman, Grades 3-5 Nathan Trantina, A-1 Reserve Champion Market Goat Showman, Grades 3-5 Joseph Middendorf, Golden Gophers Champion Market Goat Showman, Grades 6-8 Christopher Young, Independent 4-Her Reserve Champion Market Goat Showman, Grades 6-8 Brian Kunerth, Wykeham Willing Workers Champion Market Goat Showman, Grades 9-13 Josiah Cole, Independent 4Her Reserve Champion Market Goat Showman, Grades 9-13 Jadon Buntjer, Golden Gophers The four 4-Hers and their dairy goats selected to represent Todd County at the Minnesota State Fair were: Rosa Hukriede, Independent 4-Her, Yearling In Milk; Jadon Buntjer, Golden Gophers, Yearling Not In Milk; Jenna Kunerth, Wykeham Willing Workers, Milking Five Year Old; and Ashley Kircher, Independent 4-Her, Junior Kid. Judge Smith named three Meat-Market Goats to represent Todd County at the State Fairexhibiting those animals were Josiah Cole, Independent 4-Her, Nathan Trantina, A-1, and Jadon Buntjer, Golden Gophers.
Minnesota State Fair. Exhibitors selected were: Laura Sauer, Golden Gophers; Samuel Mettler, Burtrum Boosters/Highland; Lawrence Mettler, Burtrum Boosters/Highland; and Riley Tabatt, Golden Gophers. Poultry Showmanship Ribbons were awarded to: Champion Poultry Showman, Grades 3-5 Trent Kolles, Little Elk Antlers Reserve Champion Poultry Showman, Grades 3-5 Joseph Sauer, Golden Gophers Champion Poultry Showman, Grades 6-8 Riley Tabatt, Golden Gophers Reserve Champion Poultry Showman, Grades 6-8 Anne Sauer, Golden Gophers Champion Poultry Showman, Grades 913 Theresa Sauer, Golden Gophers Reserve Champion Poultry Showman, Grades 9-13 Laura Sauer, Golden Gophers
4-H RABBIT SHOW

Jana Roste, West Union Country Kids, exhibited the Champion 4-H Rabbit at the Todd County Fair on Thursday morning, August 15. The Reserve Champion Rabbit was also exhibited by Jana Roste. Nicholas Mettler, Burtrum Boosters/Highland, was named the Champion Rabbit Show PersonGrades 35, and Reserve Champion Rabbit Show PersonGrades 3-5 honors went to Jenna Kunerth, Wykeham Willing Workers. Jacy Roste, West Union Country Kids, was named the Champion Rabbit Show Person Grades 6-8, and Bailey Perryman, Independent 4-Her, received the Reserve Champion Rabbit Show PersonGrades 68 honors. Caitlin Robak, Little Elk Anters, took home the Champion Rabbit Show Person RibbonGrades 9-13 and Jana Roste, West Union Country Kids, was named the Reserve Champion Rabbit Show PersonGrades 9-13. Judge Kim Cornell of Becker selected four rabbits to represent Todd County at the Minnesota State Fair. 4-H'ers selected to exhibit their rabbits at the State Fair were: Jana Roste, West Union Country Kids; Bailey Perryman, Independent 4-Her; Jazmin Roste, West Union Country Kids; and Jacy Roste, West Union Country Kids.
4-H POULTRY SHOW

On Thursday evening, August 15, Judge Larry Hoff of Akeley judged the 4-H Poultry Show at the Todd County Fair. Laura Sauer, Golden Gophers, was named Champion Poultry Exhibitor with her Market Pen of Turkeys. Samuel Mettler, Burtrum Boosters/Highland, received Reserve Champion Poultry Exhibit honors with his Chickens. Four exhibits were selected to represent Todd County at the 2013
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Good times at the Todd County Fair
Tom Steinmetz, Browerville, caught this large muskie while on a recent fishing trip to Canada.
Eagle Valley, continued

ble because theyve formed relationships with me. This cuts down on crime, vandalism, fighting, bullying, and other problems. Several board members had questions for Schiller, which he answered. Supt. Barry Johnson thanked Schiller for his presentation, and said, The presence and the prevention are valuable. But it sounds like we need some more specific discussion among ourselves. He said the board would discuss the police liaison issue, and contact Schiller again with more questions. Also at the school board meeting, some administrative responsibilities were shifted to take account of changes that came up recently. Andy Lancaster declined the districts offer to be Activities Director. The board voted to give the responsibility of this position to Cindy Roos, with the title of Activities Coordinator. Since this responsibility will take some of Mrs. Roos time, her position as Dean of Students for grades 7-12 and Assistant Principal will be changed to Assistant Principal for Grades 9-12 and her contract will be extended. Duane Motzkos position as Dean of Students for grades K-6 will be changed to Dean of Students for grades K-8, and he will no longer be responsible for the Continuing Education program. Supt. Johnson will assume responsibility for the Continuing Education Program. The board voted to appoint new teacher Dan Zurbey as Assistant Junior High Football Coach. The board voted to appoint Spanish teacher Maria Ervasti to an additional .4 position for Spanish and Media, in addition to her current position as .6 Spanish teacher. A cooperative arrangement for her to teach Spanish to Browerville, Bertha-Hewitt, and Verndale students via ITV is being discussed with those other districts, who also need Spanish instruction. The board approved bids for dairy and bread products submitted by Kemps/Cass-Clay and Pan O Gold. No other bids were received, although the district contacted Hostess, Wonder Bread, and Land O Lakes to request bids. The board voted to approve a three-year preventive maintenance contract with Climate Makers to take care of the environmental systems in both school buildings, including air compressors, air handlers, hot water boilers, make-up air units, temperature controls, and pneumatic temperature control panels. The contract does not include repairs of the equipment. Supt. Johnson told the board he is not satisfied with the ParentStudent Handbook or the Staff Handbook in their current forms. Both documents are missing certain sections, need revision, editing, and new Tables of Contents, etc. He expects these documents will not be ready in time for the beginning of school, but will be ready later in September. He will go over the Staff Handbook item by item with staff during the staff workshops before school. He asked board members to send him suggestions for updates for both handbooks. Supt Johnson said he had met with new Browerville Supt Scott Vedbraaten, and had a good discussion. The two will meet again soon to go over potential partnership possibilities and other topics.

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Thursday, August 22, 2013

Volume 98; Number 9

A community newspaper serving Browerville, MN and surrounding areas. USPS 067-560

Todd Board holds budget work session

Bull riding at the Todd County Fair

WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT

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Thursday, August 22, 2013

25 years ago - Aug. 25, 1988

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MOON LIGHT GOLF

Supper Club Hours: 5pm to 9pm

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Thursday, August 22, 2013

New library service furnishes educators with topic materials

Funding conservation projects

New crops project & orcharding field day

Special Education evaluations for homeschooled or privateschooled students

DNR QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Child & Teen checkups health checks include

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Thursday, August 22, 2013

Fishing lessons and free food

Letter from the Country

Volunteers Needed at Hands of Hope Resource Center

VA and the New Care Act

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Thursday, August 22, 2013

12-088800 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

13-092076 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

13-091761 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

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cont. from page 5

Browerville Tiger Football Camp

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VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE STARTS!

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

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Thursday, August 22, 2013

Council hears of possible equipment upgrades

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Blade Publishing Has So Much To Offer!

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AROUND THE COUNTY

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Historic Todd County Courthouse preservation wins award

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Thursday, August 22, 2013

Rates & Policies

Grain Market Report

Kathys Korner Kurls

Pro Ag Services Eagle Bend 218-738-2552

4-H HORSE SHOW

4-H DAIRY SHOW

4-H GOAT SHOW

4-H RABBIT SHOW

4-H POULTRY SHOW

Good times at the Todd County Fair

Eagle Valley, continued