Thursday, January 30, 2014

Volume 98; Number 31

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Propane shortage is real, say local spokesmen

By Rin Porter The unusually cold weather and record corn crop are the major factors in a propane supply shortage in the Midwest and East, according to local propane c o m p a n y spokesmen. In a telephone interview on Jan. 24, Brad Box, Energy D i v i s i o n Manager for Northern Star Cooperative Services, told us, There is propane. The inventories are at 20-year lows the lowest since 1993. The price has gone up substantialAn usually wet harvest season, combined with months of sub-zero tempera- ly, in an effort to tures have contributed to the propane shortage that is being felt in much of attract more central and northern Minnesota. By Rin Porter gallons to the Midwest. Box said propane production in the U.S. was higher than ever this year, and suppliers believed that they had plenty available. Over 70 million gallons was stored in the Kansas City area alone, with far more in Bellview and Bushton, Texas two other propane storage facilities. But the rain in October and November and the large corn crop meant that more than 300 million gallons of propane were used just to dry corn in the fall of 2013. This figure is five times higher than the 65 million gallons used in 2012, and it put suppliers in a bind. Then the unrelenting cold covering a large area reduced supplies still further, Box said. On top of that, the major pipeline that carries propane from Canada through Minnesota and south was taken offline for maintenance for several weeks. We had to use other terminals and we had no chance to build back supplies, Box explained. Right now, in late January, demand is outpacing supply. Where we sold prepay contracts for $1.59 per gallon in August, today were averaging $4.29 to $5.50 per gallon thats a $2.00 increase just this week, he said. The U.S. Department of Transportation issued an emergency exemption for 24 states to allow carriers to overcome restrictions on transporting propane. On Jan. 22, Texas issued an emergency exemption for new carriers coming into Texas to allow them to load propane without waiting the customary 30 days for a license. The Texas inventory remains high, Box said. Box sits on the board of directors of the Minnesota Propane Association and the National Propane Association. When asked about the consequences of the shortage and price increase on fuel assistance customers, Box said, Were trying to come up with a plan. Were very concerned about people on fuel assistance, who have probably already used up their crisis funding. Simon Bowman, a spokesperson for Amerigas, Inc., provided us with a written statement describing Amerigass situation: The propane industry has been experiencing unusually cold temperatures this winter following an unprecedented crop drying season this past fall. This combination of weather, along with other factors, has resulted in a major constraint on propane supply, particularly in the Midwest and Northeast. As a result, many propane terminals and suppliers have been either out of propane or on restricted allocation for an extended period of time. AmeriGas, like the rest of the industry, is experiencing the effects of these regional supply constraints. However, AmeriGas has taken extraordinary measures to secure and deliver propane to all of our residential and commercial customers and has repositioned critical transportation and distribution assets into areas most in need of propane service.

Number of 911 hang up calls is on the rise

Todd County Sheriff s Office would like to take this opportunity to remind parents and children about 911 calls which are p l a c e d from disconnecte d / n o a c t i v e service cell phones. R e c ently our dispatch received over sixty 911 hang up calls in a two day period thoughout the county from these phones. Many people do not realize that someone can still dial 911 from a disconnected cell phone, provided the phone is powered on. Dispatch is unable to trace these phones and unless mapping information comes up, they have no way to ring these calls back. Many times these calls are from children, whether they are accidental calls, pocket dial calls, or intentionally dialed for fun to see what happens. These types of calls create a huge distraction for dispatch, where we often have only one dispatcher on duty who is trying to deal with all of the other radio, phone, and emergency traffic for the entire county. Getting this volume of unnecessary 911 calls takes their time and focus away from priority calls. This is not to discourage anyone from calling 911 if they have an actual emergency and are in need of assistance. If you are in an emergency situation and need assistance, it is absolutely appropriate to call 911. Be aware that if you are placing the call from a disconnected phone, the dispatcher will not have your call back number, so if you become disconnected, you will need to call back. For parents who send these phones with their children in case of an e m e r gency, we request that you talk to your children and let them know the phone should remain powered off until it is needed. There is no practical purpose for keeping them on as no other calls can be made or received. Children should also understand that the only time they should dial 911 is if they have an actual emergency and dialing 911 for fun may have an effect on another person who is in a real emergency situation. Additionally, if parents allow smaller children and infants to play with a disconnected phone, they should make sure the battery is removed or completely drained prior to allowing the child to play with the phone. We often have similar instances of babies or toddler who manage to dial 911 from these phones and then are able to send multiple calls through be continuing to push the buttons. All of these scenarios put unnecessary strain on dispatch resources. The Todd County Sheriff s Office would ask that everyone be aware of this issue and assist us in providing the highest quality service to all of the citizens of Todd County.

Long Prairie home destroyed by fire

Long Prairie Fire and Police Departments were called to a house fire at 416 6th St NE in Long Prairie at 3:59 pm, January 20. The fire started in the chimney and spread into the house, causing extensive damage. The familys pet dog perished in the fire. The owner of the residence

was not at home at the time of the fire. Browerville Fire Department was called for mutual aid assistance. Others assisting at the scene were the Todd County Sheriff s Department and Minnesota State Patrol.

WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT

Tue. Jan. 28 Mostly Sunny -3/-11 Wed. Jan. 29 Partly Cloudy/Wind 20/-3 Thur. Jan. 30 Partly Cloudy 3/-10 Fri. Jan. 31 Partly Cloudy 8/1 Sat. Feb. 1 Partly Cloudy 9/-3 Sun. Feb. 2 Sunny 12/-4

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PEOPLE PAGE
Browerville All City Garage Sale will be Saturday, May 3, 2014 The College of St. Scholastica Fall 2013 Dean's List
The following students have been named to the Fall 2013 Dean's List at The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN: Sayde Anderson,Browerville Emily Jansen, Long Prairie

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Obituary

Happy 80th Birthday Rosie February 5th

B-Safe

Congratulations to the December B-Safe Prairie Buck winners at the Long Prairie Farmers Union Industries complex:

Volunteer drivers needed

Fred Dirkes
Fred Dirkes was born May 23, 1937 in Long Prairie Township, Todd County, to William and Cecelia (Benning) Dirkes. He enlisted in the US Army in August 1960; where he served in the 2nd Med Tank Battalion 35th Armor. Fred was honorably discharged in August 1962. Fred was a resident of Crystal for 47 years, he worked at FMC for 27 years until his retirement. He was a lifetime member of HD Hunting Club in good standing, a member of the Knights of Columbus 3663 and the Robbinsdale American Legion. Fred enjoyed bowling, fishing, hunting and traveling. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Fred is survived by his children: Louis (Patricia) Dirkes, Cuyuna, James (Erica) Dirkes, Crystal; siblings: Eva Buhl, Browerville, Mary Doelz, Minneapolis, Arlene (Jim) Woeste, Long Prairie, Joe (Jan) Dirkes, Browerville; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends. Fred was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers-in-law: Roy Buhl and Bob Doelz. Arrangements with Iten Funeral Home, Browerville. Volunteers who provide transportation for others is an exciting part of the opportunity to make a difference in Todd County. Drivers develop their own schedule to drive, are provided RSVP insurance benefit, and are reimbursed at the current rate allowed by the IRS. A meal stipend may be allowed on some trips. Drivers are also encouraged to attend special events and training opportunities. Drivers do not need to be seniors. To learn more please call Verna at 320-815-4301.

Better Business Bureau 2013 Complaint, Inquiry Statistics

Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) has compiled the Top Ten industries for consumer complaints and inquiries, according to their final statistics for 2013. For the year, the local BBB set a new record by providing over 3.6 million instances of service to the public. BBB handled just over 24,000 complaints in 2013, about the same amount as the previous year. They resolved roughly 90% of them. Our complaint levels have remained steady now for the last few years, said Dana Badgerow, president and CEO of the BBB of Minnesota and North Dakota. One way we hope to see that number decrease over time is by encouraging people to visit bbb.org before making purchasing decisions, to locate reputable companies and help ensure satisfactory experiences. Complaints against auto dealers/used cars and auto repair shops took the top two spots in 2013, followed by complaints against auto dealers/new cars. Used car complaints handled by the BBB typically involved consumer claims that cars were not in the condition promised. Complaints against new car dealers generally involved issues with sales of previouslyowned vehicles or alleged issues with service or repairs. However, the complaint resolution rates for the used and new car industries were 91% and 99%, respectively both above the average resolution rate for BBB complaints. Five separate categories in the construction industry made this years Top Ten complaint list. Collection agencies topped the list of inquiries from the public in 2013, with general contractors coming in second. Property management companies continue to move up that list, rising to number six from number ten on last years list - most likely due to the increase in demand for rental properties in our area. Top Ten industries by volume of complaints: 1. Auto Dealers Used Cars 2. Auto Repair & Services 3. Auto Dealers - New 4. Siding Contractors 5. Construction & Remodeling Services 6. Contractors - General 7. Roofing Contractors 8. Property Management 9. Banks 10. Windows- Installation and Service Top Ten industries by consumer inquiries: 1. Collection Agencies 2. Contractors - General 3. Roofing Contractors 4. Construction and Remodeling 5. Auto Dealers Used Cars 6. Property Management 7. Internet Shopping

8. Home Builders 9. Plumbers 10. Auto Repair & Services We are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Contact the BBB at bbb.org or 651-6991111, toll-free at 1-800-646-6222.

Roberts to lead Walk-In Access program into new phase

Jesse Roberts has been named coordinator of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' Walk-In Access program. Walk-In Access provides public access to private land and pays landowners by the acre to allow hunting access from Sept. 1 to May 31. The program was introduced in 2011 and has completed its threeyear pilot phase. The DNR is exploring how to continue the program beyond current funding, which extends into 2016. We have been very happy with our first three years, Roberts said. In 2013, the program offered hunters 20,000 acres of land across 26 western Minnesota counties. We have gotten a lot of positive feedback from both landowners and hunters. New in 2013, Walk-In Access users were required to purchase an access validation for $3. This helped DNR quantify how many hunters were using Walk-In Access land. A cross-section of those users will be sent a survey this month to learn more about their interests and desires with the Walk-In Access program. That information will be used to help guide the future direction of Walk-In Access. Roberts will work 75 percent on the Walk-In Access program and 25 percent in his previous role as Outdoor Heritage Fund program administrator for DNRs southern region. He has previously held positions with the Minnesota Conservation Corps as the statewide operations manager and statewide flood recovery coordinator. He has also worked for Milwaukee Community Service Corps and Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Roberts replaces Marybeth Block, who has accepted a new role coordinating implementation of the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan. The Prairie Conservation Plan focuses efforts on grassland habitats where federal agencies, state agencies and the states most active conservation organizations are cooperatively working to protect, restore and manage this endangered ecosystem. The plan identifies core conservation areas and creates a vision of a connected landscape from Canada to Iowa. For more information on WalkIn Access, visit www.mndnr.gov/ walkin. For more information on the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan, visit www.mndnr.gov/prairieplan.

We love you From your family

Looking Back
50 years ago - Jan. 30, 1964 The Browerville Fire Department made two calls the past week. The first call was to the Charles Geraets farm on the afternoon of Jan. 24, 1964 to extinguish a chimney fire. A cracked chimney resulted from the fire. The Geraets farm is located about nine miles northeast of Browerville. The second call was to the Herb May farm at 11 a.m. on Jan. 27, 1964. This was a chimney fire also. Some smoke damage resulted. The May farm is six miles southwest of Browerville. 25 years ago - Feb. 2, 1989 The Tiger Girls Basketball team extended their overall record to 13-2 and Toni Jesinoski reached a highpoint in her career with her 1,000 poiont goal in a game against Sauk Centre. Five Tiger athletes were selected for the All Section VI Football Team: Doug Crawford, Brad Weske, Andy Jacobson, Dave Steinmetz, and Chet Christensen.

Marriage Licenses
Jeffrey R. Versteeg, Eagle Bend, and Nicholas J. F. Antone, Eagle Bend

Births
Destiny Shivers, Pine River, boy, Cayden Richard, 9 lbs 1 oz, January 17, 2014 Ann and Cory Jacobs, Wadena, boy, Carson Franklin, 7 lbs 12 oz, January 18, 2014 CeCe and Shane Breckenridge, Pillager, girl, Clara Jean, 6 lbs, January 19, 2014 Brandi Larson and Jason Schultz, Verndale, girl, Amelia Madlyn, 5lbs 15 oz, January 19, 2014 Mythanne and Jace Thompson, Motley, girl, Reese Ann, 7 lbs 5 oz, January 20, 2014 Jennifer and James Middendorf, Verndale, girl, Hilda Marie, 7 lbs, January 21, 2014 Melissa and Levi Bock, Brainerd, boy, Arence Robert, 9 lbs 6 oz, January 22, 2014 Alexis Copa and Matthew Clews, Browerville, boy, Hunter Allen, 9 lbs 2 oz, January 23, 2014

Milestones
Happy Birthday this week to: Jan. 29: Allen Lemm, Kris Couchey; Jan. 30: Cole Sadlo, Loren Goligowski, Jack Myers; Jan. 31: Philip Gould, Shanda Stracek, Franklin Couchey, George Prokes; Feb. 1: Kevin Zetah, Larry Johnson; Feb. 2: Chuck Noska, Alison Schuety, Andrew Goligowski, Tanner Stich; Jan. 3: Sue Spychalla, Dennis Hilts, Jason Noska, Tom Brown, Justin Rinde; Jan. 4: Mary Ann Bauer, Gabe Noska Happy Anniversary this week to: Feb. 3: Joe and Sue Lorentz; Feb. 4: Roger and Wanda Salber

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HAPPENINGS
Panel explores issues affecting state's hunting, fishing tradition
Minnesota's hunting and fishing tradition is facing unprecedented demographic challenges that will require new approaches to address declines in participation rates. "Minnesota is in the enviable position of having hunting and angling participation rates double the national average," said Tom Landwehr, DNR commissioner. "Yet challenges are ahead. That's because young Minnesotans aren't hunting and fishing at the levels of previous generations, long-time Baby Boom hunters and anglers are destined to drop out, and future population growth will be driven largely by ethnic cultures that do not have longheld Minnesota-based hunting and fishing traditions." Hunting and fishing are important to the state's economy. Minnesota hunters and anglers spend $3.3 billion within and out of Minnesota, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2011 national survey of hunting, fishing and wildlife recreation. Hunting and fishing support 48,000 Minnesota jobs and the additional benefits of connecting people with nature, promoting conservation, and providing healthy outdoor exercise. About 28 percent of Minnesotans age 16 and older fish; 12 percent hunt. Since 2000, Minnesota has experienced a 12 percent decline in hunting and fishing license rates as the population has grown from 4.9 to 5.3 million. Actual license sales have stayed relatively stable at 1.5 million anglers and 570,000 hunters. A desire to sustain the state's hunting and fishing tradition prompted Landwehr and MOHA to convene the Commissioner's Council on Hunting and Angling Recruitment and Retention. This stakeholder council, comprised of hunting, angling and recreation interests, met several times during 2013 and issued a report of its findings. Among council conclusions were: It's in the best interest of Minnesota to sustain hunters and anglers as they support land, water and species conservation through the purchase of hunting and fishing licenses and are advocates for major environmental initiatives, including the 2008 Legacy Amendment. Government and stakeholders must adapt to an unprecedented generational challenge as Baby Boomers, who have high participation rates, become less active. The hunting and angling community must adapt to an emerging race/ethnicity challenge that may make recruiting hunters and anglers more difficult. The social processes necessary to recruit and retain hunters and anglers needs to be better understood by those who seek to create the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts. Barriers to development of hunters and anglers needs to be better understood and addressed. More rigor needs to be applied to recruitment and retention program evaluation so that outcomes can be measured more accurately. Recruitment recommendations included: 1) developing and supporting after school clubs for youth; 2) an "I am a hunter/angler" marketing campaign aimed at young adults; 3) learn to hunt and fish workshops for young adults; and 4) family-oriented hunting and fishing awareness and skill workshop events.

Thursday, January 30, 2014

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

2014 Browerville Days

Any individual or business wishing to make a nominal donation to the 2014 Browerville Days can drop it off at City Hall or mail to: City of Browerville Box 247 Browerville MN 56438 Please note on your check that it is for Browerville Days. Again this year we will publically THANK everyone who donates. If you DO NOT want your name mentioned, please put a note on your donation. Remember--this is OUR town festival and we shouldnt always rely on out of town help for donations. Thank you in advance for your help
Retention recommendations included: 1) creating a web-based clearing house for hunting and fishing information targeted at young adults; 2) a reverse mentoring campaign that encourages younger hunters and anglers to hunt and fish with older hunters and angler who otherwise may drop out; and 3) enacting a new family license that incorporates hunting, fishing, state park and other privileges. The DNR will develop a recommendation implementation plan in the months ahead in cooperation with an on-going recruitment and retention stakeholder committee.

USDA extends deadline for CSP applications

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is extending the deadline for new enrollments in the "http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/ wps/portal/nrcs/main/mn/programs/financial/csp/"Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) for fiscal year 2014. Producers interested in participating in the program can now submit applications to their local NRCS office through Feb. 7, 2014. Extending the enrollment deadline will make it possible for more farmers and forest landowners to apply for this important conservation program, said Minnesota NRCS District Conservationist Russell Kleinschmidt. Through their conservation efforts, these good stewards are ensuring that their operations are more productive and sustainable over the long run. CSP is offered through a continuous signup, but NRCS periodically makes funding selections. Last year, Minnesota NRCS obligated more than $10,047,837 million through 552 contracts covering 387,331 acres. The program emphasizes conservation performance producers earn higher payments for higher performance. Through CSP, producers install conservation enhancements to make positive changes in soil health, soil erosion, water quality, water quantity, air quality, plant resources, animal resources and energy. A CSP self-screening checklist is available to help producers determine if the program is suitable for their operation. The checklist highlights basic information about CSP eligibility requirements, stewardship threshold requirements and payment types. To access the self-screening checklist or to learn more about CSP, visit "http://www.mn.nrcs. usda.gov/"Minnesota NRCS website or your local NRCS field office.

2014

SUPER BREAKFAST
February 2nd, 2014
At The Browerville Community Center Sponsored By The BROWERVILLE LIONS CLUB

Peggys Potpourri
(Need something to celebrate this bitter winter?) February is.... Avocado and Banana, Bake for Family Fun, Beat The Heat, Haiku Writing, Hot Breakfast, Mend A Broken Heart, Pull Your Sofa Off The Wall, and Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Month; Just Say No to PowerPoint Week: 2-8, Love Makes the World Go Round; But, Laughter Keeps Us From Getting Dizzy Week: 8-14, Random Acts of Kindness Week: 9-15, Secondhand Wardrobe Week: 23-3/1; Decorating With Candy Day: 1, G.I. Joe Day: 1, Ice Cream For Breakfast Day: 1, Spunky Old Broads Day: 1 , Popcorn Day: 2, Four Chaplains Memorial Day: 3, The Day The Music Died: 3, Liberace Day: 4, Move Hollywood & Broadway to Lebanon, PA Day: 5, Nutella Day: 5, Bubble Gum Day: 7, Wave All Your Fingers At Your Neighbor's Day: 7, Wear Red Day: 7, Laugh and Get Rich Day: 8, Man Day: 9 , Stop Bullying Day: 9, Read in the Bathtub Day: 9, Clean Out Your Computer Day: 10 , Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk Day: 11, Extraterrestrial Visitor Day: 11, Get a Different Name Day: 13 , Hippo Day: 15, Remember The Maine Day: 15, Gum Drop Day: 15 , Whale Day: 15 , Almond Day: 16, Champion Crab Races Day: 17, My Way Day: 17, Cow Milked While Flying In An Airplane Day: 18, Tug-of-War Day: 19, Single Tasking Day: 19, Hoodie Hoo Day: 20, The Great American Spit Out: 20 ("Through With The Chew Week"), Sword Swallowers Day: 22, Tongue Twister Day: 22, Dog Biscuit Day: 23, For Pete's Sake Day: 26, Levi Strauss Day: 26, World Pistachio Day: 26, Inconvenience Yourself Day: 26 , National Tooth Fairy Day: 28 Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home." - Edith Sitwell

GOBBLER COBBLER PIE

1 c. mayonnaise 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 medium onion, diced 1 can green beans, drained 3 c. cooked turkey, chopped 1 pkg. preformed pie crust 1 t. poultry seasoning 1 egg, beaten 1 pkg. fresh sliced mushrooms 1 yellow bell pepper, diced 1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained 1 pkg. Long Grain Wild Rice 2 c. grated Cheddar cheese 1 T. oil 1 c. sour cream

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare the rice according to package instructions and set aside. Saute onions, peppers, and mushrooms in oil and set aside. Combine all ingredients except 1 cup of cheese and pie crust, into large bowl and mix well. Pour into greased 9-inch glass pie plate. Top with remaining 1 cup of cheese and set aside. Roll out pie crust, cut into 1/2-inch wide strips and cover dish in lattice design, then brush dough lightly with egg. Place in 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes, when top is golden brown, remove, let cool, and enjoy.

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OPINIONS

Thursday, January 30, 2014

The man purse

After thirty five years of giving my wife a hard time about carrying a purse around that weighs forty pounds and contains most things not used more than once each year, Ive figured out why women do it. It is just plain handy to have a purse. Naturally, being the macho guy I am, I could never carry a purse. It just is not done. On a recent adventure with my eldest son, we happened upon something almost as good. He and I went on a para-gliding excursion to Colorado. This consists of dashing from one mountain to another, looking for good wind, and jumping off that mountain. This naturally requires a fair amount of equipment, as well as the usual stuff one normally carries. The para-gliders came in their own pack, but the rest of the assorted stuff was floating about my wifes truck. This was not only inconvenient when a person wanted something such as a bottle of water or some deer jerky, but a person would not want to be caught with things scattered carelessly in my wifes truck. By Walter Scott My son came up with the brilliant idea of getting a small back pack. We immediately placed all things important into it. It contained wallets, checkbooks, water, granola bars, gloves, sun screen, hats, and anything else we might need. In discovering how handy it was to have everything in one place, the backpack was immediately dubbed the man purse. It is just like a womans purse, but has only guy stuff in it. With two guys keeping track of one purse, we only lost it half a much as the average woman loses hers. We would hike to the top of a mountain and one of us would request a bottle of water from the other from the man purse. Each of us always thought the other person was carrying the man purse. Invariably, the man purse would be in the truck at the bottom, complete with water and snacks. We didnt lose it, since we both knew where it was, it just didnt happen to accompany us to a place that would be useful. At the end of two weeks, with two guys keeping everything important in the man purse, it seemed to be gaining weight. We each had added things we thought might be necessary in the near future. I had put in a multi-tool and my son added a knife. Two books on the art and science of para-gliding added a considerable amount of weight. Several unique high mountain flowers were pressed between their pages, and a couple nice fossil rocks were put in for safe keeping. We found in the dry weather, we each drank close to a gallon of fluids before lunch. Two gallons of water or sports drink really increased the weight and appearance of the man purse. What started out as a handy little storage pouch had rapidly evolved into a bloated round purse with two handles. Its a good thing it had two handles because it took two people to carry it. I will never again make disparaging remarks about my wifes purse. Ive found how convenient a purse can be and have also discovered a person can find at least forty pounds of things that are important to have close at hand.

Letter from the Country

Hi, Aaron and I are here today (Monday) but we had to come in late due to snow issues. Aaron had to plow himself out and I had to wait for the snow plow to go by. We had a drift about six feet high just north of us that reached all the way across the road, and going the other way was also drifted shut, but not so deep. Anyway, it was all more than I wanted to attempt with my PT Cruiser, so waited for the snow plow. Both of our weekends were eventful--Aaron was ice fishing on Lake of the Woods, and had moderate success fishing he said. They did have all the fish they wanted to eat though, so that was good. He said the drive home was sub-par which I take to mean, not very pleasant. It was better up north than it was here in Central MN. Now, for the report on Sonnys and my Mystery Weekend at the Spicer Castle. It was fantastic. I really didnt know what to expect, as I had never participated in anything like this before, but it was super fun, except for the drive there and back. Roads were very slippery in lots of places and on the drive home the snow drifts were pretty impressive in some areas. Friday started with my trip to the cosmetology department at the Wadena college. Our niece Mindy is a student there and she did my make-up (remember, I was the former blue eye shadow girl) so she really made me a blue eye shadow girl. Even applied eye candy (blue sparkles) over the whole thing. Wow!! I had so much eye make-up on my eyelids felt weighted. She then proceeded to give me a finger wave hair-do, just as was fashionable in the 1930s. It was a hit at the Mystery Dinner, everyone was impressed with the hair-do. Kuddos to Mindy. On the drive down I had to make a rest stop and didnt even think about the make up--I noticed people avoiding eye contact with me and didnt think too much of it until I got back in the car and remembered my blue sparkly eyes. Im sure there were some curious comments after I left. No wonder Sonny acted like he wasnt with me! So, we arrived at the Spicer Castle and it is indeed quite the building. They have many rooms, all unique. One even had a queen bed suspended from the ceiling. A swinging bed in a room with 14 windows. There was a turret bedroom and the one we had was furnished with a king size brass bed, and decorated like an old sewing room, complete with treadle sewing machine, with drawers full of thread and sewing needs. There was a dress makers model with fabric pinned in a fancy dress fashion. Old photos, civil war era, on the walls, a dresser with three part mirror and a private bath with a claw foot tub. There were only six of us for the dinner that evening, but what a great bunch of people. All were dressed for their parts and stayed in character the entire evening. It was tons of fun figuring out all the clues and trying to point the finger at others while defending ourselves. As the evening went on I decided the murder victim, Sir Roger, was a despicable character and deserved to die. Everyone had a good reason to kill him, but there was only one murderer. And it was me. That was a hoot. Apparently I was not only an incredibly beautiful fashion model (in a previous life) but as a child I had been part of a Chinese circus acrobat act and was able to do all kinds of tricks. Cool. So, the five course meal was enjoyed by all of us as we unraveled the clues--myself, Flo Brooks, my husband, Donny Brooks, an attorney, Prosper Bates or Pro Bates as he was called, an actress, a mountain climber and the murder victims secretary. It was a fantastic meal and in spite of the dreadful murder, we were all able to enjoy the food in between visits from the police inspector and the distribution of the next set of clues. We have decided to order a murder mystery package from the internet and put on a dinner with family members who want to take part. That should be fun as many of them have expressed interest in doing this. Thanks Sonny for a fantasFlo Brooks and Donny Brooks tic evening! - too bad you cant see the blue Peggy eye shadow

Letter to the Editor

Are You Being Stalked?
January is Stalking Awareness Month. Just to clarify, stalking Is defined as a course of conduct directed to a specific person, and that would cause any reasonable person to feel fear. Stalking is a serious crime, often times violent and can escalate over a period of time. Over six and a half million Americans are stalked every year, and the majority of people who stalk, are acquaintances of their victim. So what behaviors constitute stalking? Following or spying on an individual, showing up at events or places without a legitimate purpose for being there, perhaps monitoring cell phone or computer use, sending unwanted cards and gifts, posting information or spreading rumors about the victim in a public place, or tracking you through your GPS on your car. The newest trend in stalking is of course is technology, all the devices and social media that we use every day can be a stalkers best friend. All of this is done with the intent of causing you fear. Most stalking victims are female, in fact statistics say 80%, and most of the stalkers are partners or ex-partners. In domestic homicides, nationwide, 76% of victims had been stalked before they were murdered Stalking behaviors are almost always a part of domestic violence scenarios, but can also be a factor in sexual assaults, physical assaults, threats, and property damage. We often hear of movie stars, famous singers, and politicians being stalked by individuals who are angry with them or have uninvited fantasies of them. We really dont have to look that far though to find stalking happening. It happens here as well, neighbors stalking neighbors, officials, and agencies are stalked, causing threats and fear that often times includes the victims family and friends as well. Stalking is a crime in all fifty states, though a very underreported crime. There is not much you can do to prevent stalking, but what you can do if you think that you are being stalked by someone is to increase your personal awareness of your surroundings, report any suspicious events and document the events. If you are in great fear, you should call law enforcement. Hands of Hope Resource Center can assist you in getting a restraining order if there is a documented pattern of events that have caused you fear. We can also help with safety planning, or if it would be a criminal issue, we can be there to walk you through that process as well. To contact Hands of Hope Resource Center, call 1-320-732-2319 or our crisis line is 1800-682-4547. We are also on the web at: www.handsofhope.net. Respectfully submitted by: Connie Nelson, Hands of Hope Resource Center

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LEGAL NOTICES
DATE AND TIME OF SALE: July 18, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Todd County Sheriff s Office, the East Entrance to the Todd County Detention Center, City of Long Prairie to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to five (5) weeks under MN Stat. 580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on January 18, 2014. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m. M O R T G A G O R ( S ) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGORS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: May 21, 2013. MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee Marinus W. Van Putten, Jr., Reg. No. 11232X BEST & FLANAGAN LLP 225 South Sixth Street, Suite 4000 Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 339-7121 Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 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 August 6, 2014. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 220 NW 4th Street, Bertha, MN 56437 TAX PARCEL ID NUMBER: 29-0015500 Dated: December 17, 2013 MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY Assignee of Mortgagee Barbara M. Ross, Reg. No. 182941 BEST & FLANAGAN LLP 225 South Sixth Street, Suite 4000 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 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 19, 2006 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $33,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Frank J. Barthel and Cheri G. Barthel, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Washington Mutual Bank, FA LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: Washington Mutual Bank, FA SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed April 24, 2006, Todd County Recorder, as Document Number 441490, Thereafter modified by LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT dated February 20, 2013 and recorded May 28, 2013 as document number 484566 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association; Dated: October 2, 2012 filed: October 18, 2012, recorded as document number 481029 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 1, Block 31, Tweed's Fourth Addition PROPERTY ADDRESS: 503 3Rd Ave Sw, Long Prairie, MN 56347 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 36.0061600 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $36,598.80 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: February 20, 2014, 10:00am PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's Main Office, 115 Third Street South, Long Prairie, MN 56347 to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s) the personal representatives or assigns. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property, if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23, is 11:59 p.m. on August 20, 2014, or the next business day if August 20, 2014 falls on a Saturday, Sunday

Thursday, January 30, 2014

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: September 11, 2008 MORTGAGOR(S): Tracy L. Bowman, a single person and Robert A. Cline, a single person MORTGAGEE: Bremer Bank, National Association DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Filed for record September 15, 2008, as Document No. 459111 in the office of the County Recorder in Todd County, Minnesota ASSIGNMENT(S) OF MORTGAGE: Assignment dated September 11, 2008 to Minnesota Housing Finance Agency filed for record September 15, 2008 as Document No. 459112 in the office of the County Recorder in Todd County, Minnesota. Said mortgage is not Registered Land. TRANSACTION AGENT: None TRANSACTION AGENTS MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: None LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Bremer Bank, National Association RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank Home Mortgage, a division of U. S. Bank Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 220 NW 4th Street, Bertha, MN 56437 TAX PARCEL ID NUMBER: 29-0015500 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOTS 1 , 2 AND 3, EXCEPT THE EAST 16 2/3 FEET OF LOT 3, BLOCK 1, KILBURNS THIRD ADDITION TO THE TOWNSITE OF BERTHA, TODD COUNTY, MINNESOTA, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER, TODD COUNTY, MINNESOTA COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $ 86,700.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: $82,320.52 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:

or legal holiday. "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032 DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: December 27, 2013 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Assignee of Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP BY Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Diane F. Mach - 273788 Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 Randolph W. Dawdy - 2160X Ronald W. Spencer - 0104061 Stephanie O. Nelson 0388918 Gary J. Evers - 0134764 Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR
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NOTICE OF SECOND POSTPONEMENT

The sale scheduled for July 18, 2013, postponed at the request of the Mortgagor to December 18, 2013 is, at the request of the Assignee of Mortgagee, postponed at the request of the Mortgagor to February 6, 2014, postponed to April 10, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., at the Todd County Sheriff Office at the East Entrance to the Todd County Detention Center, City of Long Prairie. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on October 10, 2014. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 220 NW 4th Street, Bertha, MN 56437 TAX PARCEL ID NUMBER: 29-0015500 Dated: January 21, 2014 MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY Assignee of Mortgagee Marinus Van Putten, Jr. 11232X BEST & FLANAGAN LLP 225 South Sixth Street, Suite 4000 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

DATE: December 10, 2013 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. Date of Mortgage: August 11, 2003 2. Mortgagor: Nancy E. Williams, a single person 3. Mortgagee: Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union 4. Recording Information: Recorded on August 18, 2003, as Document Number 420136, in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: The Mortgage was not assigned but Mortgagees name was changed and now is Central Minnesota Credit Union, by reason of conversion from federal to state charter. INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 21-0048500 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: Lot One (1), Block One (1), Friendly Acres, Todd County, Minnesota. The property is abstract property. 8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 20184 281st Avenue, Long Prairie, MN 56347. OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 9. The person holding the Mortgage: [check one]

NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT
The sale scheduled for July 18, 2013, postponed at the request of the Mortgagor to December 18, 2013 is, at the request of the Assignee of Mortgagee, postponed to February 6, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., at the Todd County Sheriff Office at the East Entrance to the Todd County Detention Center, City of Long Prairie. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date

13-094116 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL

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Tigers Caged by Jaguars

By Nels Neilson The Browerville Tigers traveled to Belgrade last Saturday to face the #1 ranked Class A team in the state, Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa. Before the game, coach Schueller spoke about having to limit turnovers to prevent the Jaguars from getting to many opportunities to score. This turned out to be true as the Tigers opened with 8 turnovers in the first 5 minutes of the game and found themselves in a 19 to 5 deficit. Despite the early troubles for the Tigers, Browerville began to settle in defensively and found their way on the offensive end as well. Trent Johnson made two first half 3-pointers to help keep the Tigers within reach after trailing by as much as 20 points. Jackson Polak scored to bring the Tigers back within 12 points with just under two minutes to play in the half. BBE's James Kuefler would dunk one in transition, make two free throws and score the last points of the half by going over the top of one of the Tiger players to put in a missed Jaguar shot. The half time score was BBE 40 and Browerville 22. The Tigers came out in the second half with a more balanced offense getting 16 points from Noah Iten and Trevor Johnson from the center position. Jordan Thielen also had a strong second half scoring 8 of his 11 points. But the Jaguars powerful offense was too much for the Tigers as they scored from all parts of the floor and pushed their lead to 38 points. The Tigers again dug deep and worked the score out of running time and eventually back to a 22 point game, but eventually lost this one 61 to 87. Three Tigers ended in double digits with Noah Iten and Jordan Thielen each scoring 11 points while Bryce Irsfeld finished with 10 points. Trent Johnson and Trevor Johnson each scored 8 points and 7 points respectively. The Tigers road ahead doesn't get any easier with WCA coming to Browerville on Tuesday and then a trip to Upsala on Friday. This years Coaches vs Cancer games will be on February 20 and 21. The Browerville girl's team plays Royalton on Thursday, Feb. 20 and the boy's play Menahga on Friday, Feb. 21. Shooting for a Cure t-shirts are available at Knotty Pine downtown Browerville. Keep an eye on the newspaper for details about the Coaches vs Cancer program, raffle tickets and other activities that will take place during the C vs C games in February.

STUDENT NEWS

Browerville Boys win two

By Coach Schueller Browerville 79 Parkers Prairie 37 The Tigers took control of this one early and never looked back. Browerville was leading 19 to 8 half-way through the first half and continued to increase their lead. Defensively, the Tigers forced PP into 15 first half turnovers and turned those into points. The score at the half was 36 to 18. In the second half, the Tigers continued to build on their lead

eventually pushing this one into running time. The final score was Browerville 79 and Parkers Prairie 37. Leading all scorers was Bryce Irsfeld with 23 points. Also in double figures was Trevor Johnson with 11 points. Everyone saw some action in this game and eleven different Tigers scored. Browerville 51 Ashby 37 The Tigers had a home game on Thursday night against the Ashby Arrows. A slow start with some struggles on the offensive end found the Tigers behind at the half by a score of 19 to 23. Ashby's defense was giving the Tigers troubles as Blake Ohren blocked their first three shots. Browerville began settling for shots outside the arc and never really got into an

offensive flow. In the second half, Browerville picked up the defense and picked up the pace of the game. This seemed to put the Arrows on their heels. With just over 13 minutes to play, the Tigers took the lead when Cody Hansmeyer sank a 3-pointer, 29 to 27. The Arrows were held scoreless for a total of 6 minutes as the Tigers took control by holding Ashby to just 14 second half points. Browerville scored 32 second half points behind a strong showing from the free throw line where they were 16 of 19 (17 of 21 for the game). Bryce Irsfeld finished with 23 points to lead all scorers. Jordan Thielen had 9 points and Trent Johnson finished with 6 points.

Browerville Public School Lunch Menu

Mon. Feb. 3: Chicken patty/ bun, corn chips/cheese, celery/ PB, cauliflower, apple/orange, milk Tue. Feb. 4: Sub sandwich, tri taters/cucumbers, pineapple/ peaches, milk Wed. Feb. 5: Sloppy joe, steak fries, baked beans, carrots, grapes/pears, milk Thur. Feb. 6: California burger, FF/ketchup, apple/orange, milk Fri. Feb. 7: Spaghetti/sauce, lettuce salad/cherry tomatoes, garlic bun, pineapple/peaches, milk

Tiger Sports
Mon. Feb. 3: BBB hosts Swanville, 6:00; GBB @ Parkers Prairie; JHGBB vs Royalton, 4:30 Thur. Feb. 6: GBB hosts LPGE, 6:00; BH host MorrisBenson, 5:15; JHGBB vs Osakis, 4:30 Fri. Feb. 7: BBB @ St. Johns, 5:00; BH @ WDC, 7:00; JHGBB @ Swanville, 4:30

Congratulations and Thank You to the Farmers Union Industries, LLC Years of Service Award Recipients

Retirees: Al Fenner, Andy Hudalla, Larry Steffen, Conrad Tyrrell, Leonard Holmquist.

30/35 years:Tom Beseman (30), Mike Chase (35), Dave Wagner (30).

15/25 years: Standing- Lee Fearing (15), Lynn Bruder (25), Jeff Kent (25), Rich parker (25), Bruce Peterson (25); Kneeling - Lee Ackerson (15), Dave Buysse (25), Rod Nauber (25); Not pictured: Roy Buhl (15), Chris Johnson (15), Sheldon Johnson (15), Ronald John (25).

5/10 years: Joann Gmyrek (10), Jim Becker (10), Mike Wielenberg (5), Steve Ahrendt (10), Aaron Kunerth (10); Not pictured: John Kircher (5), Roger Norris (5), Perry Stafki (5), Michael Steinmetz (5), William Wenzel (5) Shaun Lenz (10).

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Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease Long Prairie, MN

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Thursday, January 30, 2014 310 Main St. E PO Box 158, Melrose, MN 56352 Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Central Minnesota Credit Union 20 4th Ave SE., Melrose, MN 56352
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is a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the transaction agent, residential mortgage servicer, and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are []. The transaction agents mortgage identification number, if stated on the Mortgage, is []. is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are: Mortgagee originated and is the sole mortgage servicer (Mortgagee is Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union now known as Central Minnesota Credit Union, 20 Fourth Avenue SE, Melrose, MN 56352). 10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is: n/a (not stated). INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE 11. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied. 12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $ 46,972.38. 13. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: Forty Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-six and 82/100 Dollars ($40,526.82). 14. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Todd County, Minnesota, at public auction on February 20, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at the Todd County Sheriff s Office, 115 Third Street South, Long Prairie, MN 56347. 15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagors personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months after the date of sale. 16. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23. If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on August 20, 2014. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGORS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Mark F. Uphus Attorney at Law

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: Mortgagor: Dustin Wiechmann, a single man Mortgagee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Dated: 12/05/2007 Recorded: 12/06/2007 Todd County Recorder Document No. 453391 Transaction Agent: N/A Transaction Agent Mortgage ID No: NA Lender or Broker: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Servicer: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Mortgage Originator: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: That part of the Northeast Quarter of Southeast Quarter (NE 1/4 SE 1/4), Section Twenty-one (21), Township One hundred Twenty-seven (127) North, Range Thirty-two (32) West of the 5th P.M., according to the U.S. Government Survey thereof, described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the NE 1/4 SE 1/4, Section 21, Township 127, Range 32, then North along the East section line of Section 21, Township 127, Range 32 a distance of 466 feet, then West and parallel with the South line of the NE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 21 a distance of 466 feet, then South and parallel with the East section line of Section 21 a distance of 466 feet to the South line of the NE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 21, then East along South line of the NE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 21 a distance of 466 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. Todd County, Minnesota. This is Abstract Property. TAX PARCEL NO.: 110032401 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 11259 321st Avenue Grey Eagle, MN 56336 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $195,500.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $209,415.51 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will

be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: February 20, 2014, 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Main Lobby of Todd County Detention Center, City of Long Prairie to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within 6 Months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns. DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under Minnesota Statutes section 580.30 or the property redeemed under Minnesota Statutes section 580.23 is August 20, 2014 at 11:59 p.m. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m. M O R T G A G O R ( S ) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: NONE THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR`S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: December 23, 2013 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Mortgagee PETERSON, FRAM & BERGMAN, P.A. By: Michael T. Oberle, Ben I. Rust, Jonathan R. Cuskey, Michael V. Schleisman, Tracy J. Halliday Attorneys for: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Mortgagee 55 East Fifth Street, Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101-1718 651-209-7599 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 16309-13-01610-2
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Sheriffs Report
On January 17 a Todd County citizen from Birchdale Township reported they had received a telephone call from an individual stating he was a deputy with the Columbus, Maryland Sheriff s office and the citizens son was in custody in Maryland. The caller advised they needed $2000 to bail his son out of jail to avoid his son getting charged with drug related charges. He was told to send the money through Western Union or through a MoneyPak card. The Todd County Sheriff s Office reminds citizens to avoid falling prey to phone scames suce as this. Always attempt to contact family members before sending money via Western Union or other money cards. 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. M.S.S. 346.16 says that: It shall be unlawful for any owner or any person having the control of any such animal to permit the same to run at large in the state. There are other laws that could apply, but that one seems to fit what you are talking about more directly. During my many years as a State Patrol trooper, I have seen a lot of farm animals on the roadway, and many people have been seriously injured or killed hitting them. Some fences get in disarray and ill repair to the point that the animals get out once in a while. We are always getting calls on this, many times in the middle of the night. As far as I know, most police agencies are good about helping get the animal off the roadway and to the rightful owner before the animal(s) get hit. Also, they usually do this without taking enforcement action. However, I believe that repeated offenses would surely warrant enforcement action, especially if an officer knows there is a history of animals (being at large) involving the same farm animal owner. We all need to work together and do our part to prevent these needless tragedies and make our roadways safer for everyone. If anyone reading this knows of this happening, you need to let law enforcement know as soon as possible, so they can at least talk with the owner. They probably already know about it if its a chronic issue in that location. All animal fencing should be kept in adequate condition and maintained as often as necessary. Thanks for asking. 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. You can freach him at, jesse.grabow@state.mn.us).

Traffic Citations
Todd County Sheriff Pamela J. Wilson, homeless, possess marijuana-$785.00, 143 days, supervised probation, 5 yr, C of C 13 mo., stayed 5 yr, chem depend. eval, no alcohol, random testing Long Prairie Police Michael J. Ewertsen, Long Prairie, drive after revocation$285.00 Staples Police Robert C. King, Brainerd, possess marijuana-$585.00, 47 days, supervised probation, 5 yr, attend AA or NA once a week, no alcohol, random testing Paul D. Sweeney, Bertha, window tint too dark-$140.00 Elmer E. Killian, Staples, unlawful burning-$185.00 Osakis Police Rachel M. Werk, Long Prairie, 65/55-$130.00 DNR Robert P. Betsinger, Browerville, take big game over limit$390.00, hunting suspended 3 yr Anthony P. Doherty, Prior Lake, fisth w/o license-$190.00 Teresa D. Jernberg, Mahtomedi, fail to display valid snowmobile registration-$115.00 Rachael L. Kirchner, Sauk Rapids, fish w/o license-$190.00 Kara I. Rone, Long Prairie, fish w/o license-$140.00 Steven M. Vanderwerf, Willmar, fish in closed area$185.00 Wesley H. Westphal, Lynd, fail to display fish house license$115.00 MN State Patrol Bonnie E. F. Radjenovich, Sauk Centre, 65/55-$130.00 Steven D. Renn, Alexandria, 65/55-$130.00 Dayerik N. Stubbs, Dickinson, ND, no seat belt used-$115.00

PIZZA FACTS
Each year, pizza is a $30 billion industry. In the U.S., there are about 61,269 pizza parlors. Each year in the United States, 3 billion pizzas are sold. Children ages 3-11 prefer pizza over all other foods for lunch and dinner, according to a recent Gallup Poll. 36 percent of all pizza orders want their pizza topping pepperoni. We consume around 251,770,000 pounds of pepperonis every year. On Super Bowl Sunday, pizza delivery drivers can expect $2 tips to sometimes soar as high as $20 Domino's delivery drivers will log about 4 million miles on Super Bowl Sunday Delivery sales of pizza spike the most during close Super Bowl games Each person in America eats about 46 pizza slices a year. Over 5 billion pizzas are sold worldwide each year. The largest pizza ever made was 122 ft. 8 in. in diameter. The pizza needed 9,920 lb of flour, 198 lb of salt, 3968 lb of cheese, and 1,984 lb of tomato puree There is a Pizza Expo held every year in Las Vegas, Nevada Pizzerias represent 17% of all restaurants The longest pizza delivery was from Cape Town, South Africa to Sydney, Australia Cristian Dumitru of Romania holds the world record for eating pizza, he ate over 200 pounds. But the former world record holder claims the cheese-sauce ratio was too low for what he ate to be considered pizza.

ASK A TROOPER
By Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol Question: My neighbor has cattle and horses, and it seems like they are always getting out of their fences and many times out onto the road. In fact, a couple times, he has had them hit by cars. Isnt there some kind of law requiring animals to be kept a little more secure than that? Can he get into trouble with the law or get sued? Answer: Yes, there are laws, and yes, a person could get into trouble. I am sure a person also could get sued civilly by someone who was injured or sustained loss because of an incident like this.

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Beat the Winter Blues

Winter can spell depression for many people, particularly if you're stuck indoors all season or struggle with seasonal affective disorder. But regular exercise can help you combat depression, so even if you feel unmotivated, get up and moving and you may soon feel better. Aim for 35 minutes of exercise a day five times a week, or 60 minutes three times per week for the best benefits. Drier winter air means you can get more quickly dehydrated, so focus on drinking plenty of water. If you opt to exercise outside, ensure someone always knows where you're going, particularly if you live in a cold climate. Warm layers of moisturewicking clothing will keep you warm during the first minutes of your workout and allow you to slowly eliminate unnecessary heat sources as you warm up.

Winter Fitness
As the weather turns cooler, you might find that you're less concerned with how you'll look in a bathing suit and more interested in curling up next to a fire. Your fitness routine doesn't have to take a hike in the depths of winter, though. Staying on track when it's cold outside can help you gain a body that will wow everyone at the beach next sum-

mer. Hit the Slopes and Ice Fitness doesn't have to be drudgery. Instead, consider getting involved with a winter sport such as skiing, snowboarding or ice skating. The sport you choose can help you stay active and give you an incentive to continue working out. If you opt for a team sport or a group class, you'll also get motivation and encouragement -- and maybe some friendly competition -from your peers. Take It Inside If you're not keen to take up a sport and dread the idea of going out in the cold, it's time to move your fitness routine inside. A local gym or exercise class can give you the incentive to need to exercise, particularly if you go with a friend. You don't have to pay to work out, though. Simple body-weight exercises such as lunges and squats can help you stay in shape; use household objects such as soup cans or jugs of water as weights.

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some ways to prevent the weather from deterring your fitness goals. 1. Take the Time to Stretch Since the cold causes your muscles to shrink, it is best to stretch for at least 15 minutes to warm them up. Likewise, once you finish exercise, you should also stretch an additional 15 minutes to ensure flexibility and decrease post-workout pain. 2. Work with the Weather--not Against It Instead of dreading your morning jog, take advantage of winter activities that come with colder weather and make your workout enjoyable. Instead of trudging through the snow in running shoes, try snowshoeing. Consider skiing, snowboarding and ice skating, which are not only fun but also offer a full-body workout. 3. Bundle Up---in Layers Wear layers of clothes that can you peel off as you work up a sweat. For instance, a jacket can be tied around your waist or a headband can be wrapped around your arm once you get warm. Choose fabrics such as lightweight polyester fiber that wick moisture away from your body rather than absorbing it.

Fitness Tips for Winter

By Joanna Reed While it's tempting to remain indoors and camp out on the couch all winter, you'll regret it come spring. Fitness is a habit that must be maintained yearround---and it's good for the mind, body and spirit. Here are

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chief and at a time in Minnesota's history when the deer population is neither particularly high nor low, Telander answers questions about Minnesota's deer population. What is the DNR's deer management goal? Our goal is to provide a healthy, sustainable and abundant deer population. In practice, that means having a deer herd that creates satisfied hunters, provides good hunting and minimizes unwanted consequences for wildlife habitat, people and deer themselves. Our management approach factors in habitat and the impacts deer have on it, disease, land management and the desires of all Minnesotans. Are you meeting with deer hunters about deer population? Yes. In fact, deer management will be discussed at length at the annual wildlife roundtable, and we'll be having additional discussions with deer hunters at both the state and local levels. It's a timely topic. How would you characterize this past deer hunting season? The 2013 deer season harvest of 171,000-plus animals is a solid number, but the lowest since 1998 and the third consecutive year of decline. Part of the reason for the decline in harvest the past few years was the restricted harvest of antlerless deer through more lottery areas and fewer intensive and managed deer areas that we have used in an attempt to allow populations to stabilize or rebuild in many parts of the state. What's planned for 2014? We have not yet made decisions on the 2014 deer season, but we have heard the concerns of hunters from many areas of the state and will make adjustments based on sound science and current conditions. We realize last winter was unusually hard on deer in northern Minnesota, resulting

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in more mortality and reduction in fawn production than expected. This winter's weather will likely produce more negative effects on both fawn and adult mortality as well as fawn production, especially if bitter cold and deep snow conditions continue into spring. Does that mean you expect antlerless permit numbers to decline? Deer harvest results from 2013 and other factors will weigh into our antlerless permit and season structure decisions. Though the harvest analysis will not be complete until spring, it's likely that antlerless permit numbers will be decreased in certain areas and deer permit area designations designed to reduce harvest will be expanded. This approach will help stabilize or build deer populations where needed. How did last year's hunting season compare to others? Perspective-wise, the 2013 deer harvest was well above the average harvest of the 1980s, just slightly below the average harvest of the 1990s but considerably lower than the average harvest of 20002010. The average harvest from 2000-2010 was about 240,000. Those years represent the highest deer harvests in history. The record deer populations that produced those harvests were the source of unwanted problems for people, the land, and deer themselves. When were deer population goals set? As you may recall, between 2005 and 2007 the DNR used a public participation process to evaluate and adjust population goals for deer permit areas across the state. During the process, regional stakeholder teams were formed consisting mostly of hunters, but including foresters, farmers, private industry, landowners, conservation organizations, and tribal representatives. Teams met and gave input to the DNR on deer populations and trends. The DNR then solicited additional public input via an online presentation and questionnaire before finalizing the goals. How were goals set; what was the outcome? Various factors were considered in setting the goals, including habitat quality and food resources; the recreational, economic and social value of deer in Minnesota; deer vehicle collisions; agricultural damage; browsing impacts on native plant communities and other wildlife species; deer disease and health concerns; and historic deer population and harvest trends. The 2005 process occurred at a time when deer densities in much of the state were at the highest point on record. Most participants agreed the statewide population should be managed downward, and deer population goals were reduced in many deer permit areas. So you are going to look at deer population goals again? Yes. Now that goals have been in place for a number of years, we are committed to reevaluating the goals that resulted from that process. Meantime, we will continue to annually evaluate the impacts of various factors on deer populations and adjust management accordingly. Depending on the effects of this winter and the analysis next spring, management changes that we could consider as early as the 2014 season would include adjustments to antlerless quotas, creating additional lottery or hunter's choice areas, or even establishing bucks-only permit areas if needed to manage low deer populations. Where are you in the goalsetting process? Population goals have already been re-evaluated in southwestern and parts of northern Minnesota using a similar process to that used in 2005-2007. Southeastern Minnesota permit area goals will be re-evaluated in the coming year using a revised process. We anticipate the remainder of the state will be completed in 2015 and 2016. Anything else? As I mentioned earlier, our aim is satisfied hunters, good hunting and minimal unwanted consequences for wildlife habitat, people, and deer themselves. That's the target. We' are committed to working with hunters and others to hit it.

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DNR aim is satisfied deer hunters, healthy deer herd

As a long-time Minnesota hunter and wildlife manager, Paul Telander has witnessed the ups and downs of Minnesota's deer population. As a hunter, he remembers when the season was closed in 1971 because deer numbers were precariously low. As a wildlife manager in northwestern Minnesota, he helped rebuild the herd that eventually led to a record harvest in 2003 of 290,000 deer. Now as the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' wildlife section

Local Legislators Meet with Todd County Board

MNSURE premiums, (2) the State of Minnesota budget surplus and potential opportunity to repeal the tax on farm equipment repair, and (3) broadband issues in rural Minnesota. Rep. Anderson mentioned four areas: (1) MNSURE, (2) Business taxes, especially repeal of the farm equipment repair tax, (3) opposition to the proposed increase in the minimum wage in Minnesota, and (4) persuading the DNR to accept a no net gain policy when it purchases land in counties for parks and wildlife refuges. Rep. Kresha listed four areas of interest: (1) finding a solution to the long-term-care inequity in funding between the metro area and rural Minnesota, (2) changing the property tax repayment schedules and penalties to make them uniform, (3) helping small schools in Statutory Operating Debt to be treated fairly in their use of their revenues, and (4)school location equity revenue changes. Commissioners thanked the legislators for coming and promised to meet with them during the local government conference period in St Paul in a few weeks.

Todd County Board approves three new hires to fill vacancies created by the eleven December retirees
The employee vacancies created by the eleven people who retired in December 2013 continue to be dealt with by the Todd County Board of Commissioners as the domino effect is felt in affected departments. At the Jan. 21 meeting, commissioners approved the promotion of three employees to fill vacant positions and then the recruitment of three others to fill the positions now available because of the promotions. Chris Odden was promoted to the position of Interim Assessor. This created a vacancy in his previous position: Deputy Assessor. So the board approved the recruitment of a Deputy Assessor. Jolene Sabrowsky was promoted to Deputy Auditor/Treasurer. This created a vacancy in her previous position: Taxpayer Services Generalist. Jane Zirbes was hired for the position of Taxpayer Services Generalist. Deana Callahan was promoted to the position of Confidential Administrative Assistant in the Division of Health and Human Services. This left a vacancy in the position of Client Account Specialist. The board authorized the recruitment of someone to fill this position. In addition to these promotions, hirings, and recruitments, the board heard a proposal from Division leaders Odden, Denise Gaida, and Jolene Sabrowsky for reorganization of the Property Records/Taxpayer Services Division. The proposal included the recommendation to leave vacant the position of Chief Deputy Auditor/Treasurer and the dissolution of two vacant generalist positions. The board did not have the hiring of a new Health and Human Services Director on its agenda. In other business, the board: --approved a leave of absence for Don Asmus from his position as Deputy Sheriff, so that he can take up the position of Interim Sheriff for one year, from Dec. 31, 2013, to Dec. 31, 2014. --approved an Interim Sheriff salary of $75,156 for 2013. --acknowledge the receipt of an Aerial Spraying Contract from Central Planes Aviation of Sauk Centre, which will cover the spraying of pesticides on tent caterpillars at the appropriate time during the spring and summer. --approved a one-day gambling permit for Pheasants Forever to hold a raffle on April 5, 2014, at the Hub Supper Club in Burtrum. --approved a Rezoning application and a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Mose and Laura Miller, to rezone their property in Sec. 33 of Eagle Valley Township from R-10 to AF-2, so that they can operate a custom sawmill. --approved a CUP and Preliminary Plat approval for John and Laura Oyen for a one-lot subdivision on Mound Lake in Sect. 11 of Grey Eagle Township. --approved a Final Plat for Darrell Bacon and Eugene Gergen for a one-lot subdivision to be called Red Pine Acres Plat 2 in Sec.13 of Round Prairie Township. --approved David Determan as a new member of the Parks and Trails Board. --approved a new fee schedule for Planning and Zoning permits.

Left to right: Sen. Paul Gazelka, Rep. Mark Anderson, Rep. Ron Kresha By Rin Porter At the Jan. 21 county board meeting, local legislators representing Districts 9, 9A, and 9B appeared before commissioners to talk about the upcoming Minnesota Legislature session that begins in late February. Sen. Paul Gazelka (R-9), Rep. Mark Anderson (R-9A), and Rep. Ron Kresha (R-9B) spent a few minutes describing their major interests in state legislation. Sen. Gazelka mentioned three specific areas: (1) his Commerce Committee hearings on the problems with the MNSURE health insurance website and the