Thursday, February 24, 2011
Volume 98; Number 37
County offices continue
merger negotiations
By Tim King
The Board of Supervisors and
staff of the Todd County Soil and
Water Conservation District are
continuing merger negotiations
with the Todd County Planning
and Zoning department. The
Conservation District is an inde-
pendent government agency cre-
ated by Todd County voters in
1965.
“We have been having merger
meetings with Planning and
Zoning and GIS,” Greg
Ostrowski, of SWCD said.
Ostrowki, who was speaking
on behalf of SWCD
Administrator Sandy Rohr who
was on vacation, said the driving
force behind the merger talks is
financial. He said the district
had often struggled financially
and that a merger with the coun-
ty would provide security for the
district’s employees. Under the
merger, the district’s employees
would likely become employees
of the county.
Tom Williamson, an elected
supervisor for the Soil and Water
Conservation District from the
Osakis area, opposes the merger
and said he wasn’t sure
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improved employee pay and ben-
efits should be the top priority
for the district.
“This will not help us serve
landowners. That is our pur-
pose,” Williamson said.
Although the Todd County
Soil and Water Conservation
District is already listed as a
county department on the Todd
county web site, it is a separate
government agency. Voters cre-
ated it in 1965 to serve the soil
and water conservation needs of
Todd County landowners. The
district has five supervisors that
are elected to four-year terms.
The supervisors oversee a five
person staff and are responsible
for their own budget. Since the
Todd County Commissioners
have historically contributed to
that budget a member of the
Todd County Board of
Commissioners has always
served on the Conservation
District’s Board. Todd County
Commissioner Gerald Ruda cur-
rently sits on the district’s board.
“The board hasn’t voted “yes”
yet but they will,” Ruda said.
Ruda said the vote would ini-
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Being a member is an honor, but
also comes with responsibilities.
Members must continue in good
standing in their school and com-
munity, and continue participat-
ing in service events. Like other
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Taxpayers
will now
own $350K
building in
Staples
By Tim King
Todd County taxpayers will
now be the owners of a $350,001
office building in Staples. At the
Tuesday, February 15 meeting,
the Todd County Board of
Commissioners voted to pur-
chase the North Central Service
Cooperative Insurance Agency
building at 200 1st Street
Northeast in Staples for that
amount. Commissioner Randy
Neumann voted against the pur-
chase. He said his constituents,
in southern Todd County, were
opposed to the purchase and
would not benefit from the build-
ing. Neumann said the county
should be focusing on renovating
the historic courthouse now
instead of purchasing a building
in Staples.
Commissioner David Kircher
told Neumann he should look
beyond his district and consider
what is good for the entire coun-
ty. Commissioner Gerald Ruda
said the new building will make
clubs at school, students will
elect officers, plan activities and
fundraisers, have meetings, and
complete service hours.
HOW DO YOU BECOME A
MEMBER OF NHS?
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100th day of school
Christ the King students cellebrated the 100th day of school
on Friday, February 11th.
county government more effi-
cient as well as improve services
to citizens in the northern part
of Todd County.
Todd County Social Services
and Todd County Public Health
currently have inadequate office
space in Staples as does Todd-
Wadena Community
Corrections. They will move
their offices into the new facility.
Students must first apply to
our local chapter and complete
an application form. Standards
for application include scholar-
ship, leadership, character, and
service. A minimum GPA of 3.4
for seniors, and 3.6 for juniors, is
required for students to be able
to apply. Application forms
require students to document
ways they have shown leader-
ship and service to others. All
faculty and staff members who
work with these students are
asked to rate students. Finally,
our NHS faculty council review
the student’s application and
look at staff rankings to deter-
mine who will be selected as
members.
JERICA THOMPSON,
SENIOR
This student has volunteered
for various events, including
Make-A-Wish Foundation, Relay
for Life, ENABL, and at elemen-
tary volleyball and basketball.
She likes to babysit, be a Peer
Helper, and a Project Alert Teen
Leader. She is a member of stu-
dent council and the yearbook
staff, and is in Pop Singers and
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Region 5 Development
Commission will also move their
offices into the building. Region
5 will pay Todd County $20,000
in rent annually.
COURTHOUSE RENOVATION
County Administrator
Nathan Burkett told commis-
sioners it appeared there is
apparently less asbestos in the
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Jazz Band. She has taken three
college classes: Composition I,
Human Biology, and College
Algebra. She has receive superi-
or ratings in Jazz Band and
Sophomore Ensembles. She is
currently the BHS Band and
Choir President. She has let-
tered and been a captain in vol-
leyball, basketball, and softball.
KAYLA DREHER, SENIOR
This student has been
involved in church activities, 4-
H, and the Make-A-Wish
Foundation. She has worked as a
babysitter, CNA, and at
Riverside Berries and Blooms.
Her college classes include
Composition I, Human Biology,
and College Algebra. While at
BHS she has been involved in
ENABL, Project Alert, Peer
Helpers, band, choir, and Pop
Singers. She has been a captain
of volleyball, basketball, and
track teams, receiving All
Conference Honorable Mention
in both volleyball and basketball.
KENLEY JOHNSON,
SENIOR
This student has been a life-
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 HAPPENINGS
The Browerville Blade, Page 2 Thursday, February 24, 2011

Browerville City Council meets 7th Annual Rudy Zwieg

the second Thursday of the
month at 7 pm in the
Browerville City Hall
Todd County Drop-In Center
Fri. Feb. 25: 10 am - 1 pm,
Open House
Sat. Feb. 26: 2 - 5 pm, Game
Day
Drop-In Center
open house
The Todd County Drop-In
Center is holding an open house
from 10 am to 1 pm at the Lion’s
Club Building in Staples, located
on Wisconsin Ave. SE.
Serving It Safe
A ‘Serving It Safe’ review course
will be held Tues., March 8, 5 - 9
p.m., at Central Lakes College,
Brainerd.
Payment is required at the time
of registration, and the deadline is
March 1. For information call toll-
free (800) 933-0346, ext. 8142, or
(218) 855-8142 send an e-mail to
jsterner@clcmn.edu
Bariatic surgery course
A course on bariatric surgery
will be held Thursday, March 10,
6:30-8:30 p.m. at Central Lakes
College, Brainerd..
Payment is required at the time
of registration, and deadline is
March 3. For information call toll-
free (800) 933-0346, ext. 8142, or
(218) 855-8142 or send an e-mail to
jsterner@clcmn.edu
4-H Shooting Sports &
Wildlife Leader Training
A 4-H Shooting Sports and
Wildlife Leader Training will be
held at Trinity Lutheran Church in
Long Prairie on Saturday, March 5.
This 4-H certification training con-
sists of classroom and hands-on in
archery and rifle/pistol. After
becoming a certified 4-H instructor,
you’ll be able to work with youth in
a 4-H Program. You do not need to
currently be involved with 4-H to
participate.
For a registration packet and
more information check the web-
site at: www1.extension.umn.edu/
youth/mn4-H/events/shooting-
sports-certification.html. Deadline
is two weeks prior to the training.
Contact the Todd County
Extension Office at 320-732-4435
with questions.
Decoy Show
The 7th Annual Rudy Zwieg
Decoy Show will be held March 5,
from 9 am - 3 pm, at the
Alexandria Holiday Inn. Free
admission.
Hope for Recovery
Workshop
A free, one-day workshop that
provides families and individuals
with information on mental illness-
es, practical coping strategies, and
hope for recovery will be held in the
Brainerd Public Library, 416 S. 5th
St., Saturday, March 26, from 9 am
to 3 pm. Registration is requested.
For information or to register, call
1-888-NAMI-Helps.
Free health screenings
People living in Long Prairie,
with little or no insurance, will now
be able to get free health screen-
ings coordinated through
CentraCare Health Foundation,
CentraCare Health System – Long
Prairie, St. Mary of Mount Carmel
Parish and the Long Prairie
Ministerial Association. Free
health screenings will be provided
the first Sunday of the month
starting at 1:30 p.m. at St. Mary of
Mount Carmel Parish Catholic
Church, 409 Central Ave., Long
Prairie.
“With an unemployment rate of
8.6% in Todd County, many resi-
dents of the area are struggling to
make ends meet.” said Toni
Tebben, clinic site coordinator at
CentraCare Health System – Long
Prairie. “Through Project H.E.A.L
we will be able to provide much-
needed health screenings and edu-
cation to people choosing to buy
food instead of seeing a doctor.”
The goal of Project H.E.A.L. is to
overcome the barriers to health
care for the under served popula-
tion of Central Minnesota. The bar-
riers include lack of transportation;
inadequate or lack of insurance;
lack of financial resources for co-
payments and medications; treat-
ment plan follow-through and fol-
low-up care; language and cultural
barriers.
“At the heart of Project H.E.A.L.
are the volunteer medical profes-
sionals who want to help people
who need medical services, but
some barrier stands in the way,”
said Paul Knutson, Director of
Project H.E.A.L. “If people have a
question for a doctor or a question
about their health insurance, we
may be able to help them.”
Thursday & Friday - 4pm-Close
Saturday - 10am-Close
Sunday - 12pm-Close
31886 County Rd 3 • Eagle Bend
218-738-5155
MARCH 5th
All You Can Eat
Chicken/Roast Beef Buffet
$11.95 From 5pm-9pm
Come Dance The Night Away
With DJ - Jim Opelia @ 9
Class Of 1975 Reunion
(Everyone Welcome To Come &
Share Memories)
•Thur.- Wing Night
& Peel/Eat Shrimp
•Fri. - Surf -n- Turf
& Prime Rib
•Sat. - Prime Rib
•Sun. - Chef’s Choice
Photo contest
“Glass” is the theme for the 44th
annual photo contest of Central
Lakes College beginning April 18.
The public contest has traditional
photo entry categories of “land-
scape,” “portrait,” “action,” “cre-
ative,” “birds,” “animals,” “flowers,”
and “children.” And each year
there is a special theme category.
‘Glass’ is unique in that it is
open to a photographer’s interpre-
tation and will be an excellent chal-
lenge for area photographers.”
Entries must have a print image
of at least 5 by 7 inches and no
larger than 11 by 14 inches. A pho-
tographer may enter one photo in
each category, in both black and
white and color. Photos must be
matted and have the photograph-
er’s name, address, and phone
number on the back of the print.
The entry fee is 50 cents per photo.
Entry deadline is Monday, April
18 at 9 p.m. Photo entries may be
sent by mail with the registration
fee to Larry Kellerman, Central
Lakes College, 501 West College
Drive, Brainerd, MN 56401.
For information contact
Kellerman at 218-855-8179 or
lkellerm@clcmn.edu
If you could only
have one jig
This is a topic that seems to come up at
least a few times a year when I talk to friends.
I try and bring the question up around people
I know spend a ton of time on the water. Some
of the people have sponsors, so I know what
brand they will say, but what I'm more inter-
ested in is color and size. I know fish can't tell
Kevin Winkler if I'm fishing a Lindy jig or if my friend has a
Northland on. In some cases, jigs can have a unique shape that
presents an action like no other, but for the most part, you can often
get something close to the shape of the jig in a different brand name
and catch a few fish. Size does matter to fish! And matching that
color can often turn sniffers into biters.
There will be days out there when you can throw just about
everything you have at them and they just don't want to look at the
bait. We've all seen it, but the one thing I can't do is sit and look at
fish that don't want to eat! I start tossing around my favorites and
when I can't get a reaction out of them it's time to start thinking
ugly. More then once I've looked at fish on the sonar giving me neg-
ative reaction for hours, drilling hole after hole after hole trying to
find one willing to put a bend in the pole. Those are the times I start
looking into the jig box and saying, "What would be the last thing I
would try?" One example is a sunfish bite where I ended up fishing
some old jig that I have no clue where it even came from; electric
blue and a lime green plastic tail. Never in my life could I dream of
walking into a bait shop looking for, much less even asking for, that
combination.
Most of us who try to hit the lake at least once or twice a week
(more if we can) and we all have a combination we seem to reach for
first. For years I always had to have a #10 white moon glo with one
orange dot and a wax worm. That vertical jig put more than a few
meals of fish in the oil, but now I seldom fish vertical jigs. Maybe
if I'm dead sticking a minnow for walleye or crappies, but 75% of
the time it's a horizontal jig, if I'm not fishing a spoon of some sort.
It's just the way I feel comfortable and confident.
Let's get back to colors again. Another example I have to share is
one hard to even comprehend the little detail. A few years ago I was
helping a group fishing perch on Mille Lacs. I must have punched
over 100 holes before the first fish lay on the ice, and yes, other col-
ors were working, but this day we were fishing Lindys Techni-Glo
(Red) packed with maggots. They make two to choose from; one has
a black eye, and the other is a yellow/green. With no question about
it, the black eye was fishing 3-4 fish to one that day and was a
prime example of how just the smallest detail can trigger a major
reaction one way or the other.
I haven’t even scratched the surface of this topic; there is the dif-
ference from lead to tungsten and bismuth. The variables are end-
less! There is no way possible that we can take one of everything to
the lake with us, nor find the time to fish all the choices in a day.
So having paid close attention to some of the best ice fishermen out
there; seeing what they fish with, and putting it all together with
the way I like to fish, I have one huge box of jigs that holds five
trays of just about every color under the sun. But then I have a
small box that never leaves my coat pocket except to change a jig.
That box holds about five colors and shapes. I call it the best of the
best. These are the jigs I have seen tied on more lines and have
caught more fish by more people than any other. orange/char-
treuse, red (glo) gold, white, and purple. And if I could only own one
of those, I'd have to say I've iced more fish with the
chartreuse/orange fatboy in the last five years than any other, with
gold falling in at a close second. We all have our "go to" jigs and col-
ors and I think what it comes down to in the end is starting out with
the confidence jig. And when that doesn't work, ask the guy catch-
ing all the fish what he has on.
Good luck and tight lines to you all.

I been looking for a good beef stroganoff recipe for the slow
Peggy’s Potpourri cooker for some time now. If anyone has a recipe for tremendous,
Chewing gum while peeling onions will keep you from crying. beef stroganoff that is easy to make, please share it. I love it, but
am rarely home long enough to fix it the traditional way. This
The Mona Lisa has no eyebrows.
recipe is good, but not fantastic.
Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone, never telephoned his wife or
mother because they were both deaf.
Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
A psychology student in New York rented out her spare room to a carpenter in order
2 T. vegetable oil 1 1/2 lb. round steak, cubed
to nag him constantly and study his reactions. After weeks of needling, he snapped and beat her
1/4 c. flour for coating 2 cans golden mushroom soup
repeatedly with an axe leaving her mentally handicapped.
3 1/2 c. water 3 cubes beef bouillon
"I am." is the shortest complete sentence in the English language 1 c. sour cream 1 (16 oz.) pkg. egg noodles
Colgate faced a big obstacle marketing toothpaste in Spanish speaking countries because Colgate Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Roll the beef
translates into the command "go hang yourself." in flour and saute until well browned, about 5 minutes.
Like fingerprints, everyone's tongue print is different. Transfer the meat to the slow cooker and top with the soup,
Right handed people live, on average, nine years longer than left handed people do. water and bouillon.
Cook on high setting for 8 hours. Stir in the sour cream during
If the population of China walked past you in single file, the line would never end because of the
the last 30 minutes.
rate of reproduction
Cook the egg noodles according to package directions. Serve the
Each square inch of human skin consists of twenty feet of blood vessels. meat over the noodles.
You can't kill yourself by holding your breath. Serves 6
“If your parents never had children, chances are you won't either.”........Dick Cavett

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Obituaries
Eleanor Kopp
Eleanor Kopp, 93, Browerville,
passed away February 13, 2011, at
CentraCare Health System in
Long Prairie. Funeral services
were held Thursday, February 17,
2011, at Christ the King Catholic
Church, Browerville, with Fr. Rich
Walz officiating. Interment was at
Christ the King Catholic Cemetery,
Browerville.
Eleanor was born September 14,
1917, in Two Inlets, to Peter and
Eva (Thelen) Dirkes. On October 4,
1938, she married Raymond Kopp
in Melrose. Eleanor and Ray
bought their farm in Iona
Township in 1942 and farmed there
together until 1977, when they
retired and moved into Brower-
ville. In January of 2010, Eleanor
moved to CentraCare Health
System, Long Prairie.
She enjoyed sewing, quilting,
embroidering, traveling, garden-
ing, cooking and baking. She was a
member of Christ the King
Catholic Church, Christian
Mothers, St. Ann's Mission and
Homemakers.
Eleanor is survived by her chil-
dren: Rosie (Norman) Joarnt,
Hopkins, Larry (RoseAnn) Kopp,
Brooklyn Park, Allen (Linda) Kopp,
Elk River, Carol (David) Leagjeld,
Long Prairie, Norma (Dan) Zabel,
Hampton, MaryJo (Bob) Klick,
Long Prairie, Rodney (Pam) Kopp,
Browerville, and Arlis Gonsior,
Browerville; sister Edna Thomp-
son, California; 25 grandchildren;
33 great grandchildren; and three
great great grandchildren.
Eleanor was preceded in death
by her parents; husband Ray; son
Richard; son-in-law Richard
Gonsior Jr.; siblings: Mary
Eischens, Julia Gobernatz, Helen
Wedel, Rose Amundson, Ceal
Sears, Regina Melsness, William
Dirkes and Martin Dirkes.
Arrangements by Iten Funeral
Home, Browerville and Clarissa.
Francis Joseph Zins
Francis Joseph Zins, 85,
Brooklyn Park, passed away
February 14, 2011, at North
Memorial Hospital, Hospice Unit,
Robbinsdale. Mass of Christian
Burial was held Friday, February
18, 2011, at Christ the King
Catholic Church, Browerville with
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Fr. Tom Becker officiating.
Interment was at Christ the King
Catholic Cemetery, Browerville.
Francis was born to Joseph and
Mary (Weinhandle) Zins in Red
Lake Falls, the youngest of 10 chil-
dren who lost their parents at an
early age. At 17 he joined the Army
and served his country. Francis
was wounded in the Philippines
during World War II for which he
was awarded the Purple Heart.
Francis then moved to
Minneapolis where he drove street-
car and met Margie Becker of
Browerville. They married in 1948
and raised three daughters and a
son in a loving Catholic home.
Francis retired from the Osseo
School District as an electrical
maintenance mechanic to live his
dream of moving to the lake. An
avid fisherman and handyman, he
loved to dance and help people. A
man of few words, he was well
known for his warm smile.
He was preceded in death by his
son Larry and several brothers and
sisters.
Francis is survived by his loving
wife of 62 years; daughters: Mary
(Ed) Griffin, Joan (Jerry) Sirois,
Diane (Don) Mason; many grand-
children, great grandchildren and
one sister, Louise.
Arrangements by Iten Funeral
Home, Browerville and Clarissa.
Daniel Dean Rolfes
Daniel Dean Rolfes, 52,
Clarissa, lost his fight with cancer
February 17, 2011, at Centra Care
Health System, Long Prairie. In
July 2001 Dan was diagnosed with
a brain tumor and underwent
three surgeries, radiation and
chemotherapy. Funeral services
were held Monday, February 21,
2011, at St. Joseph's Catholic
Church, Clarissa with Fr. Rich
Walz officiating.
Dan graduated from Clarissa
High in 1976. While in school he
renovated a building at his parent's
home to repair small engines.
After graduating Dan went to the
cities and worked in metal fabrica-
tion. Not liking the cities he came
home and worked for Roger & Curt
Wilson at Mid-State Manufactur-
ing. His heart and goal was to own
his own small engine repair shop
and this finally happened in 1987,
when he purchased the Clarissa
Creamery and opened "Dan's
Small Engine Repair & Salvage
Business.". He was happiest when
he was busy tearing down and
repairing small engines.
Dan spent a lot of time with his
brothers, especially Mike, Rudy
and Jim, going to snowmobile auc-
tions and rallies to purchase inven-
tory for his business as well as fish-
ing trips to Canada.
Dan's life changed in 1984 when
he met Linda and her two sons
Marlin - age 8 and Devin - age 3,
who he welcomed into his life as his
sons. He loved the fact that he had
two new sons who enjoyed his
favorite sport, "wrestling," and he
helped coach them during their
school years. In 1988 his son
Nathan (Nate) was born. Nate and
Dan were inseparable, whether it
was snowmobiling, fishing, boat-
ing, sitting on their dock at
Horseshoe or working together at
the shop. Dan was extremely proud
of his sons.
Dan is survived by his son
Nathan, Clarissa; stepsons Marlin
LaDean and Devin Wagner, both of
Mora; mother, Clara Rolfes,
Clarissa; brothers: Jerry (Kathy)
Rolfes, Bloomington, Jim (Fern)
Rolfes, Bovey, Rudy (Renee),
Brainerd, Mike (Laura) Rolfes,
Clarissa, Bernie Rolfes, Sebeka;
one sister, Linda (Pete) Bleess,
Browerville, and many nieces,
nephews and their families.
Dan was preceded in death by
his father, Al; and one brother,
Freddie.
Arrangements by Iten Funeral
Home, Browerville and Clarissa.
Births
Lakewood
Health System
Meghan Brown and Louis
Vandermay, Baxter, boy, Maddox
Richard , 7 lbs 1 oz, February 11,
2011
Stephanie and Jeremiah
Svoboda, Brainerd, boy, Ashton
David, 7 lbs 12oz, February 11, 2011
Katelyn AndersonHendricks and
Clark Sjodin, Nisswa, boy, Conley
Jack, 7 lbs 1 2oz, February 12, 2011
Erica and Steven Furst, Pequot
Lakes, girl, Faith Olivia, 9 lbs,
February 13, 2011
Amanda and Timothy Miller,
Baxter, boy, Logan Keith, 7 lbs 9 oz,
February 14, 2011
Sarah and Zane Packard,
Hewitt, girl, Jasmine Mae, 7 lbs 15
oz, February 15, 2011
Kelly and Ross Bendson, Staples,
boy, Logan William, 8 lbs, February
15, 2011
Alexis Franzen and Justin Clark,
Motley, boy, Jason Owen, 7 lbs 1 oz,
February 15, 2011
Tamaha and Jake Rudlang,
Pillager, girl, Hailey Josephine, 8
lbs 1 oz, February 15, 2011
Stacy and Jeffrey Marxer,
Browerville, boy, Noah William, 6
lbs 5 oz, February 16, 2011
BSU Fall Dean’s List
These local students earned a
spot on the Dean's list from
Bemidji State University at the
conclusion of the 2010 Fall
Semester.
Browerville: Katie Becker, Kelli
Motzko, Jordan Spychalla, and
Luke Tichy; Bertha: Sara Banyai,
and Rachel Voeltz; Clarissa: Sarah
Desotell; Hewitt: Dakota Aeling,
and Kayla Kempe; Long Prairie:
Warren Helms, Joshua Klinkham-
mer, and Michelle Laumeyer;
Staples: Brandon Haglin, and
Michael Tappe
Katie Becker
Katie Becker, daughter of Dan
and Barb Becker, rural Brower-
ville, graduated from Bemidji State
University in December 2010.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen and Representative
Mark Murdock visit Lakewood Health System
Pictured (Left to Right): Tim Rice, LHS President, Senator Bill
Ingebrigtsen; Loren Morey, LHS Board Chair; Representative
Mark Murdock.
Members of the Lakewood Health System, United Hospital District
board of directors and representatives of the medical staff visited with
Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (District 11) and Representative Mark Murdock
(District 10B) at Lakewood’s hospital and clinic in Staples on Friday,
January 21, 2011.
At the gathering, Ingebrigtsen and Murdock shared their perspectives
about healthcare and other state-wide initiatives along with issues they
think will take center stage in the upcoming legislative session.
Tim Rice, Lakewood Health System President, expressed the need for
support of legislative measures that fund education and that encourage
health professionals to practice in rural areas. Rice noted that programs
and funding support that ensure continued access to senior services,
which are declining due to existing legislation and payment reductions,
are also needed.
Dr. John Halfen, Dr. Julie Benson and Dr. Christine Albrecht present-
ed information about their medical home and palliative care programs.
Both programs provide area patients with increased access to healthcare
services, while at the same time lowering the cost of care for both patients
as well as state and federal programs.
Rice said he was encouraged by what he heard from Ingebrigtsen and
Murdock. “We appreciate their efforts to balance the state budget and
also the opportunity they gave us to share information about our efforts
to provide increased value in the delivery of healthcare services.
Aaron Frisch Looking Back
Aaron Frisch, a 1993 graduate
of Browerville High School, 1997 50 years ago - Feb. 23, 1961
graduate of St. John’s University, By virtue of an overtime victo-
and editor/author at the Creative ry against Swanville, 56-55, the
Company in Mankato, is among Tigers became co-champions of
the for finalists for the 23rd annual the Prairie Six Conference.
Minnesota Book Awards, which Showing at the Eagle Theatre,
will be presented April 16. Eagle Bend, and the Park
Frisch is nominated in the Theatre, Clarissa - The
Children’s Literature category for Magnificent Seven, starring Yul
his book, “A Night on the Range,” Brenner and Steve McQueen
by Aaron Frisch, and illustrated by 25 years ago - Feb. 27, 1986
Chris Sheban. The book is about an After finishing second at the
aspiring young cowboy as he camps Region 6 wrestling tournament,
overnight in the backyard with a Chad Becker is the Tiger’s only
healthy imagination. wrestler going on to state compe-
tition. Chad has had an out-
Matthew and standing high school wrestling
career, and took his 100th win
Nicholas Ingman during District 22A action.
Matthew Ingman, Oak Hall, Born to Jim and Debbie
senior, science education, and Wieshalla, a daughter, Kelly
Nicholas Ingman, Oak Hall, senior, Ann, February 19, 1986.
business administration and
accounting, both of Eagle Bend,
have been named residential assis- Milestones
tants at BSU. Happy Birthday this week
Bemidji State University’s to: Feb. 23: Vic Kurpiers; Feb.
Department of Residential Life is 24: John Rowe, Ethel
dedicated to enhancing the college Lundstrom; Feb. 25: Peggy
experience for students who live on Freyholtz, John Pechan, Dick
campus. Residential Assistants are Simonson, David Wetzel, Peter
placed on every floor of the residen- Quirt; Feb. 26: Carol Miller,
tial buildings at BSU. They provide Phyllis Buysse; Feb. 27: Tim
guidance and support to all resi- John, Tony Woeste, Jr., Cathy
dent students at the University. Allen, Misty Shutter; Feb. 29:
For more information about the Roger Geraets; Mar. 1: Mike
Residential Assistants at Bemidji Hoelscher, Carol Adamietz, Chad
State, visit http://www.bemidjis- Salber, Lon Brichacek
tate.edu/students/reslife/ or contact
Dale Ladig, Director of Residential
Life at (218) 755-3750.
 OPINIONS
The Browerville Blade, Page 4 Thursday, February 24, 2011

The right attitude A letter from the county

might as well enjoy it. Three deer were in the bale
The horses stood at the north lot, bedded down beside a row of
side of the barn, all facing south, big round bales of hay. Until the Dear friends,
doing their best to ignore the tractor scared them off, I bet they Well, I got to plow again, whether I wanted to or not. At six last night
wind and snow. I personally thought they had it made with a I was saying “what snow,” but, when I got up this morning I saw I had
would have thought it would be wind break that was also a ready spoken too soon. I guess we probably got a solid foot? Hard to tell when
easier to ignore the cold winter source of food. They gracefully there’s a three foot drift in the center of your driveway, but only a few
wind blowing on one’s rear end if jumped over the fence and stood inches in other places.
they had gone inside the barn, off a short distance away, waiting Anyway, I had to plow because Jordan is coming home for just a little
but apparently, that’s just my for me to leave. As soon as I got bit today to get her car back and my truck was the only thing that would
opinion. I gave them a bale of over the hill, I bet they went back make it in and out of the driveway.
hay on the south side of the barn, to their sheltered dining area. Now it’s almost eleven, and I’m finally getting started on the paper. It
out of the wind, but they chose to The cows were happy to see always gets done, though.
stay where they were. I was not me and enjoyed unrolling the Kimberly, Nicholas and I had a nice weekend in Zimmerman. The
about to argue logic with a bunch bale of hay by hitting it with three of us spent the weekend with Karleen and her husband Jason.
By Walter Scott of horses. their heads whenever its down Friday evening we all went out for supper, then spent a few hours visit-
One thing about livestock, be On the way to the farm, the hill progress slowed. A few cows ing. Saturday Jason and I went to Cabellas. They have LOTS of stuff I
it good or bad, they make a per- roads were icy from the wind pol- lay in the fresh hay while others “need,” but should not buy. After a couple of hours there, we decided to
son get outside even when one ishing the gravel with a constant milled about, out of the wind, check out the Ellinson Car Museum in Rogers. If you have not been
would rather not. Today, there barrage of snow. At my slow picking a choice morsel here and there, which I had not, it is well worth the $5 admission.
was a raging blizzard going on. speed, I noticed a covey of quail, there to eat. They seemed to be The rest of the day we cooked, ate, watched movies, and just simply
Given a choice, I would rather huddled in a circle on the edge of tolerating the miserable weath- relaxed.
rest by the fire and watch the some weeds by the road. My er, even enjoying it.
Sunday I wanted to get on the road early because of all the talk I
snow blow by. Since I have creeping by didn’t seem to bother I was happy to get back home
heard about the incoming storm. Luckily we ran into none of it on the
assorted animals depending on them. I think they planned to sit as the roads were drifting shut.
way home, and made it back by early afternoon. Just enough time to
me for their survival, staying in tight until the storm blew over. While I was gone, my wife had
watch the second half of the Daytona 500.
is not an option. When I drove down the drive- refilled the bird feeders. Dozens
Well, I’m going to cut this short and get to work on the paper. Sounds
I put on about forty pounds of way on the farm toward the lake, of birds of all sizes and colors
like more snow coming later in the week? Get ready, we haven’t even hit
clothing and headed into the I saw an eagle balancing precari- were eating as though they
March yet.......
teeth of the storm. The dogs were ously in a large oak tree. It was might never have another
first to greet me. They stretched nice to see a mature bald eagle chance. We went inside, put Aaron
and yawned as though greeting this late in the season, but it another log on the fire and found
me on a warm summer morning looked as though it was taking we could enjoy the blizzard, too.
and promptly took off running all his concentration to keep from The wildlife and domestic ani- Pete Berscheit, Veteran Service Officer
like a couple of children, plowing being blown off his perch. He mals seemed to be tolerating the
may have been hunting for fish weather well. I found it is easy to
347 Central Ave Suite 3,
the fresh drifts with their faces. I
guess they have the right atti- on the open water of the spillway have the right attitude about Long Prairie, MN 56347
tude. If there’s nothing you can but he looked like it was a full cold and blowing snow with a pete.berscheit@co.todd.mn.us
do to change the situation, you time job just hanging on. thick pane of glass in front of me 320-732-4419
and a warm fire at my back.
Minnesota National Guard soldiers returning
Letter to the Editor from yearlong deployment in support of
If it takes my dying breath Supreme Court Decision that says corporations are Operation Enduring Freedom
individuals, they do not have to disclose where the 19 Soldiers who formed the third Minnesota National Guard Operational
To the Editor: money is coming from -- countless ads will run pro- Mentoring Liaison Team (OMLT), will return tomorrow after a yearlong deploy-
I am so angry by the way the GOP bullies are moting “Right to Work.”) ment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
rushing legislation through without benefit of any My father has been a member of the International OMLT III Soldiers served alongside Croation partners in Afghanistan as part
hearings or public input. Just look at Wisconsin - the Union of Carpenters & Joiners for nearly 70 years,
Republicans introduced a bill on Monday affecting of the NATO International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). Their combined
and still proudly wears the Union pin on his cap. mission was to coach and mentor an Afghan National Army (ANA) Battalion in
thousands and thousands of teachers and public When I was in 7th grand and 13 years old, my dad
employees, then raced it through committees with- operational planning and mission execution in order to bolster the overall capa-
became seriously ill with rheumatic fever and was bilities of Afghan Security Forces.
out any hearings and then tried to bring it to the unable to work for a number of months (those were
floor for a vote. This was an issue that was never Members of the media are invited to attend the Return Ceremony for these
the days when most moms were not working outside Soldiers at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 17, 2011 outside the Cedar Street
brought up during the Governor’s race or the leg- the home) and it had a serious impact on our family
islative races, so some crafty people saw an opening Armory at 600 Cedar Street in St. Paul.
as he was considered an hourly employee (as an
to push through an agenda that just isn’t right. Too For more information on the Minnesota National Guard visit us at
underground construction foreman) with Northern
many teachers are maligned as poor teachers or are www.MinnesotaNationalGuard.org.
States Power Company. I remember the business
overpaid for the work they do. When I was a kid,
teaching was considered a profession and teachers
agent for the union coming to our house a couple of Minnesota Military Radio Hour
times a month to check on our dad and find out what The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and the Minnesota National
were admired as leaders in our community. Now it our family needed. It was the “Union” that paid the
seems anything but and teachers are thought of as Guard are pleased to announce the Minnesota Military Radio Hour. The weekly
mortgage so we didn’t lose our home; it was the hour-long military and Veterans public affairs pro-gram airs Sundays at 7 a.m.
nothing more than overpaid babysitters. Or, too may “Union” who handed my mom a check to pay for gro-
people have the idea that public employees just occu- on KTLK 100.3 FM. The show is upbeat, patriotic, respectful, informative and
ceries and keep the utilities turned on. Because of entertaining. Host Tom Lyons will talk with guests about Veterans issues, mili-
py office space sitting around picking their noses the Union and the dues he paid, we didn’t have to go
waiting to get a paycheck. I can give you names of tary issues, the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon program and more. For more infor-
on welfare. Dad’s work with NSP often took him to
good hardworking public employees, among them mation visit www.minnesotamilitaryradiohour.com or follow the show on
North and South Dakota and I recall how he would
the Veteran’s Service Officer in Long Prairie. Here in Facebook at www.facebook.com/MinnesotaMilitaryRadioHour
return home railing about the “Right to Work” laws
Minnesota, the GOP is trying to push through a in those states and the lack of safety regulations an
“Right to Work” Constitutional Amendment that the poor pay local workers received (I’ve softened his
would be on the ballot in 2012. words for publication.) I learned at a young age what
“Right to Work” might sound like a nice thing, but a picket line means. I’ve never crossed one and never
it is anything but nice. It’s a way for corporations to
pay cheap labor and restrict the rights of workers to
will in my lifetime. So, Senator Ingebrigtsen and
Representative Franson, if you think you have a
Remember School is Open
unionize. Out here in rural Minnesota there are not
a lot of union jobs, but if people realized that the pre-
vailing wages and minimum wages are based on
mind to vote for this “Right to Work” piece of
garbage, you better have another think about it, Please drive carefully and
because if it takes my dying breath, I will fight you
union pay scales, they should consider how this
might affect their own incomes. (Is there any wonder
to the end. The Unions have made this country great
and I know how personally the Union helped my
watch for children
that the Corporations and the big Chamber of family. It’s a debt I owe.
Commerce are promoting this legislation and giving
big campaign dollars to the GOP coffers? Also, if you
Ione Yates
Clarissa
crossing the streets.
hate campaign advertising, just sit back and watch
how many corporation-funded -- and thanks to the

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The Browerville Blade, Page 5
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
THE RIGHT TO VERIFICA-
TION OF THE DEBT AND
IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL
CREDITOR WITHIN THE
TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS
NOT AFFECTED BY THIS
ACTION.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that default has occurred in the
conditions of the following
described mortgage:
DATE OF MORTGAGE:
09/22/2008
MORTGAGOR(S): Michael
Lee Holmquist and Jamisty
Holmquist, husband and wife.
MORTGAGEE: Mortgage
Electronic Registration Systems,
Inc. as nominee for Countrywide
Bank, FSB
SERVICER: Bank of America,
N.A.
MORTGAGE ID #: 1001337-
0003375741-3
DATE AND PLACE OF
RECORDING: Recorded October
03, 2008, Todd County Recorder,
Document No. 459467.
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORT-
GAGE: Assigned to: BAC Home
Loans Servicing, LP
Dated:August 24, 2010,
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF
PROPERTY: That part of the
E1/2 NE1/4 of Section 33,
Township 129N, Range 34 W of
the 5th P.M., described as fol-
lows:
Commencing at the Northeast
corner of said Section 33,
Township 129, Range 34; thence
West along the Section line, 12
rods; thence South at right
angles and parallel with the East
line of said Section, 14 rods;
thence East and parallel with the
North Section line of said
Section, 12 rods; thence North
along the East line of said
Section, 14 rods to the place of
beginning
TAX PARCEL NO.: 20-
0036600
ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:
21953 County 11
Long Prairie, MN 56347
COUNTY IN WHICH PROP-
ERTY IS LOCATED: Todd
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE:
$150,195.00
AMOUNT DUE AND
CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF
DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUD-
ING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY
MORTGAGEE: $155,278.22
That prior to the commence-
ment of this mortgage foreclo-
sure proceeding Mortgagee/
Assignee of Mortgagee complied
with all notice requirements as
required by statute; that no
action or proceeding has been
instituted at law or otherwise to
recover the debt secured by said
mortgage, or any part thereof;
PURSUANT to the power of
sale contained in said mortgage,
the above described property will
be sold by the Sheriff of said
county as follows:
DATE AND TIME OF SALE:
Thursday, December 23, 2010,
10:00 a.m.
PLACE OF SALE: Main
Lobby of Todd County Detention
Center, City of Long Prairie
to pay the debt then secured
by said Mortgage, and taxes, if
any, on said premises, and the
costs and disbursements, includ-
ing attorneys' fees allowed by
law subject to redemption within
LEGAL NOTICES
6 months from the date of said
sale by the mortgagor(s), their
personal representatives or
assigns.
DATE TO VACATE PROPER-
TY: The date on or before which
the mortgagor must vacate the
property if the mortgage is not
reinstated under Minnesota
Statutes section 580.30 or the
property redeemed under
Minnesota Statutes section
580.23 is 06-23-2011 at 11:59
p.m. If the foregoing date is a
Saturday, Sunday or legal holi-
day, then the date to vacate is the
next business day at 11:59 p.m.
M O R T G A G O R ( S )
RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL
OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:
NONE
THE TIME ALLOWED BY
LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY
THE MORTGAGOR, THE
MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVES OR
ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED
TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDI-
CIAL ORDER IS ENTERED
UNDER MINNESOTA
STATUTES SECTION 582.032,
DETERMINING, AMONG
OTHER THINGS, THAT THE
MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE
IMPROVED WITH A RESIDEN-
TIAL DWELLING OF LESS
THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT
PROPERTY USED IN AGRI-
CULTURAL PRODUCTION,
AND ARE ABANDONED.
Dated: October 18, 2010
BAC Home Loans Servicing,
LP
Assignee of Mortgagee
Peterson, Fram & Bergman,
P.A.
By: Steven H. Bruns
Attorneys for:
BAC Home Loans Servicing,
LP
Assignee of Mortgagee
55 E. 5th St., Suite 800
St. Paul, MN 55101
(651) 291-8955
THIS IS A COMMUNICA-
TION FROM A DEBT COLLEC-
TOR.
16751-104410
NOTICE OF POSTPONE-
MENT OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that the above Mortgage
Foreclosure Sale is hereby post-
poned to Thursday, March 10,
2011, at 10:00 a.m., Main Lobby
of Todd County Detention
Center, City of Long Prairie in
said County and State.
Dated: December 09, 2010
BAC Home Loans Servicing,
LP
Assignee of Mortgagee
Peterson, Fram & Bergman,
P.A.
By: Steven H. Bruns
Attorneys for:
BAC Home Loans Servicing,
LP
Assignee of Mortgagee
55 E. 5th St., Suite 800
St. Paul, MN 55101
(651) 291-8955
THIS IS A COMMUNICA-
TION FROM A DEBT COLLEC-
TOR.
NOTICE OF POSTPONE-
MENT OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that the above Mortgage
Foreclosure Sale is hereby post-
poned to Thursday, July 07,
2011, at 10:00 a.m., Main Lobby
of Todd County Detention
Center, City of Long Prairie in
said County and State.
Dated: February 14, 2011
BAC Home Loans Servicing,
LP
Assignee of Mortgagee
Peterson, Fram & Bergman,
P.A.
By: Steven H. Bruns
Attorneys for:
BAC Home Loans Servicing,
LP
Assignee of Mortgagee
55 E. 5th St., Suite 800
St. Paul, MN 55101
(651) 291-8955
THIS IS A COMMUNICA-
TION FROM A DEBT COLLEC-
TOR.
16751-104410
f24c
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
THE RIGHT TO VERIFICA-
TION OF THE DEBT AND
IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL
CREDITOR WITHIN THE
TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS
NOT AFFECTED BY THIS
ACTION.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that default has occurred in the
conditions of the following
described mortgage:
DATE OF MORTGAGE:
08/27/2007
MORTGAGOR(S): Romain F.
Rech and Tanith L. Rech, hus-
band and wife.
MORTGAGEE: Mortgage
Electronic Registration Systems,
Inc. as nominee for
CitiMortgage, Inc.
SERVICER: CitiMortgage
MORTGAGE ID #:
100011520046206464
DATE AND PLACE OF
RECORDING: Recorded
September 10, 2007,Todd County
Recorder, Document No. 451413.
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORT-
GAGE: Assigned to:
CitiMortgage, Inc. Dated:
January 11, 2011
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF
PROPERTY: Beginning at the
Northeast corner of Lot 3 of the
Auditor's Subdivision of the
Northeast Quarter of the
Northwest Quarter of Section 8,
in Township 130 North, Range 33
West, in the Village of
Browerville (now city),
Minnesota, according to the
recorded plat thereof, now on file
and of record in the Office of the
Register of Deeds, in and for the
County of Todd and State of
Minnesota, thence running
South a distance of 130 feet,
thence running West 214.5 feet;
thence running North a distance
of 130 feet; thence running East
a distance of 214.5 feet to the
point of beginning.
and
The South 72 feet of Lot 3 of
the Auditor's Subdivision of the
Northeast Quarter of the
Northwest Quarter of Section 8,
in Township 130 North, Range 33
West of the Fifth P.M., Todd
County, Minnesota.
TAX PARCEL NO.: 30-
0006900
ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:
1010 Creamery Ave N
Browerville, MN 56438
COUNTY IN WHICH PROP-
ERTY IS LOCATED: Todd
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE:
$123,500.00
AMOUNT DUE AND
CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF
DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUD-
ING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY
MORTGAGEE: $141,757.57
That prior to the commence-
ment of this mortgage foreclo-
sure proceeding Mortgagee/
Assignee of Mortgagee complied
with all notice requirements as
required by statute; that no
action or proceeding has been
instituted at law or otherwise to
recover the debt secured by said
mortgage, or any part thereof;
PURSUANT to the power of
sale contained in said mortgage,
the above described property will
be sold by the Sheriff of said
county as follows:
DATE AND TIME OF SALE:
Thursday, April 21, 2011, 10:00
a.m.
PLACE OF SALE: Main
Lobby of Todd County Detention
Center, City of Long Prairie
to pay the debt then secured
by said Mortgage, and taxes, if
any, on said premises, and the
costs and disbursements, includ-
ing 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 PROPER-
TY: The date on or before which
the mortgagor must vacate the
property if the mortgage is not
reinstated under Minnesota
Statutes section 580.30 or the
property redeemed under
Minnesota Statutes section
580.23 is 10/21/2011 at 11:59
p.m. If the foregoing date is a
Saturday, Sunday or legal holi-
day, then the date to vacate is the
next business day at 11:59 p.m.
M O R T G A G O R ( S )
RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL
OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:
NONE
THE TIME ALLOWED BY
LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY
THE MORTGAGOR, THE
MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVES OR
ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED
TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDI-
CIAL ORDER IS ENTERED
UNDER MINNESOTA
STATUTES SECTION 582.032,
DETERMINING, AMONG
OTHER THINGS, THAT THE
MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE
IMPROVED WITH A RESIDEN-
TIAL DWELLING OF LESS
THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT
PROPERTY USED IN AGRI-
CULTURAL PRODUCTION,
AND ARE ABANDONED.
Dated: February 16, 2011
CitiMortgage, Inc.
Assignee of Mortgagee
Peterson, Fram & Bergman,
P.A.
By: Steven H. Bruns
Attorneys for:
CitiMortgage, Inc.
Assignee of Mortgagee
55 E. 5th St., Suite 800
St. Paul, MN 55101
(651) 209-7599
THIS IS A COMMUNICA-
TION FROM A DEBT COLLEC-
TOR.
12890-110006
f24-m31c
Thursday, February 24, 2011
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
THE RIGHT TO VERIFICA-
TION OF THE DEBT AND
IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL
CREDITOR WITHIN THE
TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS
NOT AFFECTED BY THIS
ACTION.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that default has occurred in the
conditions of the following
described mortgage:
DATE OF MORTGAGE:
09/21/2006
MORTGAGOR(S): Gary A.
Trana and Kristi L. Trana, hus-
band and wife.
M O R T G A G E E :
CitiFinancial Services, Inc.
SERVICER: Citifinancial
Services, Inc.
MORTGAGE ID #: n/a
DATE AND PLACE OF
RECORDING: Recorded
September 26, 2006,Todd County
Recorder, Document No. 444636.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF
PROPERTY: Lot 6, Block 10,
Bigelows Addition to Staples.
TAX PARCEL NO.: 38-
0111803
ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:
623 2nd St SW
Staples, MN 56479
COUNTY IN WHICH PROP-
ERTY IS LOCATED: Todd
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE:
$73,939.72
AMOUNT DUE AND
CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF
DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUD-
ING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY
MORTGAGEE: $77,150.10
That prior to the commence-
ment of this mortgage foreclo-
sure proceeding Mortgagee/
Assignee of Mortgagee complied
with all notice requirements as
required by statute; that no
action or proceeding has been
instituted at law or otherwise to
recover the debt secured by said
mortgage, or any part thereof;
PURSUANT to the power of
sale contained in said mortgage,
the above described property will
be sold by the Sheriff of said
county as follows:
DATE AND TIME OF SALE:
Thursday, April 14, 2011, 10:00
a.m.
PLACE OF SALE: Main
Lobby of Todd County Detention
Center, City of Long Prairie
to pay the debt then secured
by said Mortgage, and taxes, if
any, on said premises, and the
costs and disbursements, includ-
ing 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 PROPER-
TY: The date on or before which
the mortgagor must vacate the
property if the mortgage is not
reinstated under Minnesota
Statutes section 580.30 or the
property redeemed under
Minnesota Statutes section
580.23 is 10/14/2011at 11:59
p.m. If the foregoing date is a
Saturday, Sunday or legal holi-
day, then the date to vacate is the
next business day at 11:59 p.m.
M O R T G A G O R ( S )
RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL
OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:
NONE
cont. on page 6
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cont. from page 5
THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW
FOR REDEMPTION BY THE
MORTGAGOR, THE MORT-
GAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRE-
SENTATIVES 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 RESIDEN-
TIAL DWELLING OF LESS
THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT
PROPERTY USED IN AGRICUL-
TURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE
ABANDONED.
Dated: February 11, 2011
CitiFinancial Services, Inc.
Mortgagee
Peterson, Fram & Bergman,
P.A.
By: Steven H. Bruns
Attorneys for: CitiFinancial
Services, Inc.
Mortgagee
55 E. 5th St., Suite 800
St. Paul, MN 55101
(651) 209-7599
THIS IS A COMMUNICATION
FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.
13502-110010
f24-m31c
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
THE RIGHT TO VERIFICA-
TION OF THE DEBT AND IDEN-
TITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDI-
TOR WITHIN THE TIME PRO-
VIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECT-
ED BY THIS ACTION.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that default has occurred in the
conditions of the following
described mortgage:
DATE OF MORTGAGE:
06/20/2006
MORTGAGOR(S): John T.
Luberts, a single man.
MORTGAGEE: Mortgage
Electronic Registration Systems,
Inc. as nominee for Aegis Lending
Corporation
SERVICER: CitiMortgage
MORTGAGE ID #:
100055140025210564
DATE AND PLACE OF
RECORDING: Recorded January
23, 2007,Todd County Recorder,
Document No. 446911.
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORT-
GAGE: Assigned to: CitiMortgage,
Inc. Dated: December 9, 2010
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF
PROPERTY: Lot Three (3), Block
Twenty-four (24), Tweeds Fourth
Addition to the City of Long
Prairie, according to the plat. Todd
County, Minnesota.
TAX PARCEL NO.: 36-0056900
ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:
315 4th Ave SW
Long Prairie, MN 56347
COUNTY IN WHICH PROPER-
TY IS LOCATED: Todd
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE:
$76,500.00
AMOUNT DUE AND
CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF
DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING
TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORT-
GAGEE: $77,242.68
That prior to the commencement
of this mortgage foreclosure pro-
ceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of
Mortgagee complied with all notice
requirements as required by
statute; that no action or proceed-
ing has been instituted at law or
otherwise to recover the debt
secured by said mortgage, or any
part thereof;
PURSUANT to the power of sale
contained in said mortgage, the
above described property will be
sold by the Sheriff of said county as
follows:
DATE AND TIME OF SALE:
Thursday, March 24, 2011, 10:00
a.m.
PLACE OF SALE: Main Lobby
of Todd County Detention Center,
City of Long Prairie
to pay the debt then secured by
said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on
said premises, and the costs and
disbursements, including attor-
neys' fees allowed by law subject to
redemption within 6 months from
the date of said sale by the mort-
gagor(s), their personal representa-
tives or assigns.
DATE TO VACATE PROPER-
TY: The date on or before which
the mortgagor must vacate the
property if the mortgage is not
reinstated under Minnesota
Statutes section 580.30 or the prop-
erty redeemed under Minnesota
Statutes section 580.23 is
09/24/2011 at 11:59 p.m. If the
foregoing date is a Saturday,
Sunday or legal holiday, then the
date to vacate is the next business
day at 11:59 p.m.
MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED
FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGA-
TION ON MORTGAGE: NONE
THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW
FOR REDEMPTION BY THE
MORTGAGOR, THE MORT-
GAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRE-
SENTATIVES 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 RESIDEN-
TIAL DWELLING OF LESS
THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT
PROPERTY USED IN AGRICUL-
TURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE
ABANDONED.
Dated: January 20, 2011
CitiMortgage, Inc.
Assignee of Mortgagee
Peterson, Fram & Bergman,
P.A.
By: Steven H. Bruns
Attorneys for:
CitiMortgage, Inc.
Assignee of Mortgagee
55 E. 5th St., Suite 800
St. Paul, MN 55101
(651) 209-7599
THIS IS A COMMUNICATION
FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.
12890-101092
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09-058829
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
THE RIGHT TO VERIFICA-
TION OF THE DEBT AND IDEN-
TITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDI-
TOR WITHIN THE TIME PRO-
VIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECT-
ED BY THIS ACTION.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that default has occurred in the
conditions of the following
described mortgage:
DATE OF MORTGAGE: August
16, 2006
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE:
$157,250.00
MORTGAGOR(S): Douglas D.
Johnson and Monica E. Johnson,
husband and wife
MORTGAGEE: Mortgage
Electronic Registration Systems,
Inc.
TRANSACTION AGENT:
Mortgage Electronic Registration
Systems, Inc.
MIN#: 100273900103584248
LENDER: People's Choice Home
Loan, Inc.
SERVICER: GMAC Mortgage,
LLC
DATE AND PLACE OF FIL-
ING: Filed August 25, 2006, Todd
County Recorder, as Document
Number 443977
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORT-
GAGE: Assigned to: U.S. Bank
National Association as Trustee for
RASC 2006KS9; Dated: December
21, 2010
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF
PROPERTY:
The Southwest Quarter of the
Northwest Quarter of the
Northwest Quarter and the West
Half of the Southeast Quarter of
the Northwest Quarter of the
Northwest Quarter, of Section 30,
Township 132 North, Range 34
West
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 40698
County Rd 75, Bertha, MN 56437
PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER: 09-0024501
COUNTY IN WHICH PROPER-
TY IS LOCATED: Todd
THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO
BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE
ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE:
$182,311.31
THAT all pre-foreclosure
requirements have been complied
with; that no action or proceeding
has been instituted at law or other-
wise to recover the debt secured by
said mortgage, or any part thereof;
PURSUANT, to the power of
sale contained in said mortgage,
the above described property will
be sold by the Sheriff of said county
as follows:
DATE AND TIME OF SALE:
March 10, 2011, 10:00am
PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's
Main Office, 115 Third Street
South, Long Prairie, MN 56347
to pay the debt secured by said
mortgage and taxes, if any, on said
premises and the costs and dis-
bursements, including attorneys
fees allowed by law, subject to
redemption within 6 months from
the date of said sale by the mort-
gagor(s) the personal representa-
tives or assigns.
TIME AND DATE TO VACATE
PROPERTY: If the real estate is an
owner-occupied, single-family
dwelling, unless otherwise provid-
ed by law, the date on or before
which the mortgagor(s) must
vacate the property, if the mortgage
is not reinstated under section
580.30 or the property is not
redeemed under section 580.23, is
11:59 p.m. on September 12, 2011.
"THE TIME ALLOWED BY
LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY
THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORT-
GAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRE-
SENTATIVES 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 RESIDEN-
TIAL DWELLING OF LESS
THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROP-
ERTY USED FOR AGRICULTUR-
AL PRODUCTION, AND ARE
ABANDONED.
Dated: January 20, 2011
U.S. Bank National Association
as Trustee for RASC 2006KS9
Assignee of Mortgagee
SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP
BY
Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559
Diane F. Mach - 273788
Kristine M. Spiegelberg Nelson
- 308845
Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778
Randolph W. Dawdy 2160X
Attorneys for Mortgagee
12550 West Frontage Road,
Ste. 200
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 831-4060
PURSUANT TO THE FAIR
DEBT COLLECTION PRAC-
TICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED
THAT THIS OFFICE IS DEEMED
TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR.
ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED
WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR-
POSE. THIS NOTICE IS
REQUIRED BY THE PROVI-
SIONS OF THE FAIR DEBT COL-
LECTION PRACTICES ACT AND
DOES NOT IMPLY THAT WE
ARE ATTEMPTING TO COL-
LECT MONEY FROM ANYONE
WHO HAS DISCHARGED THE
DEBT UNDER THE BANKRUPT-
CY LAWS OF THE UNITED
STATES.
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HARTFORD TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF ANNUAL
MEETING AND ELECTION
OF OFFICERS
Notice is hereby given regard-
ing the Hartford Twp. annual
meeting to be held Tuesday,
March 8, 2011 at 2:00 pm at the
town hall.
Purpose of the meeting will be
as follows:
1. review the 2010 financial
report
2. discuss proposed road/town
hall building projects
3. elect one supervisor for a 3
year term and one treasurer for a
2 year term
4. conduct any other business
that may come before the board
Polls will be open from 1-2:00
pm and shall reopen after the
meeting, no later than 5:00 pm,
and will remain open until 8:00
pm. In case of inclement weather
the meeting will be postponed
until the following Tuesday.
Terry Rickbeil, Clerk
February 17, 2011
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TURTLE CREEK TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF ANNUAL
MEETING AND ELECTION
OF OFFICERS
Notice is hereby given to the
qualified voters of Turtle Creek
Township, County of Todd, State
of Minnesota, that the annual
election of town officers and
annual town meeting will be held
on Tuesday, March 8, 2011. In
case of inclement weather, the
meeting and election may be
postponed until the third
Tuesday in March.
The election poll hours will be
open from 2:00 pm and close at
8:00 pm at which time the voters
will elect:
One supervisor for a three
year term
One treasurer for a two year
term
The annual meeting will com-
mence at 8:15 pm to conduct all
necessary business prescribed by
law.
The annual meeting and elec-
tion will be held at the Turtle
Creek Town Hall.
Roxanne Japp, Town Clerk
Town of Turtle Creek
February 16, 2011
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
Staples Motley ISD #2170 is
seeking businesses who would
like to be added to our Bidder’s
List for contracting purposes.
Certain jobs will require a
Performance Bond.
The Bidder’s List will be kept
on file from present to December
31, 2012, and updated yearly
thereafter.
Please send us your request by
March 15, 2011, with your compa-
ny’s name, contact person, license
number, phone numbers and spe-
cific services to: Marilyn Hassler,
Staples Motley ISD #2170,
Pleasant Ave. N.E., Staples, MN
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IONA TOWNSHIP NOTICE
OF ANNUAL MEETING AND
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Notice is hereby given to the
qualified voters of Iona
Township, County of Todd, State
of Minnesota, that the annual
election of town officers and
annual town meeting will be held
on Tuesday, March 8, 2011. In
case of inclement weather, the
meeting and election may be
postponed until the third
Tuesday in March.
The election poll hours will be
open from the close of the Annual
Meeting or 4:00 pm,whichever
comes first, until 8:00 pm at
which time the voters will elect:
One supervisor for a three
year term
One treasurer for a two year
term
The annual meeting will com-
mence at 3:00 pm to conduct all
necessary business prescribed by
law.
The annual meeting and elec-
tion will be held at the Iona Town
Hall , 31134 201st Ave, Clarissa,
MN
Iris Hegseth, Town Clerk
Town of Iona
February 11, 2011
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WARD TOWNSHIP
ANNUAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given to the
residents of Ward Township,
County of Todd, State of
Minnesota, that the Annual
Town Meeting will be held
Tuesday March 8th, 2011at 8:00
p.m.at the Ward Town Hall
County Road # 79.
At this time 2012 levies will be
set, and discussion will be held
on paved road maintenance .
In case of inclement weather,
the meeting may be postponed
until the 3rd Tuesday in March.
WARD TOWNSHIP CLERK
LARRY PASKEWITZ
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
That the Annual Town Meeting
of Town of Little Elk, in the
County of Todd, State of
Minnesota, will be held on the
second Tuesday in March 2011,
(being the 8th day of March,
2011), commencing at 1:00
o’clock p.m. at the Little Elk
town hall in said town to trans-
act the following business, to-wit:
reading of the financial reports
and voting on the tax levy for the
coming year and to transact such
other Town business as is by law
required or permitted.
In case of inclement weather,
the meeting may be postponed
until the third Tuesday in
March.
L.J. Abrahamson, Town Clerk
cont. on page 7
The Browerville Blade, Page 7
cont. from page 6
Todd County Board
of Commissioners
Minutes of the Meeting of
the Todd County Board of
Commissioners held on
February 1, 2011
Call to Order
The Todd County Board of
Commissioners met in the
Commissioner’s Board Room in
the City of Long Prairie, MN on
the 1st day of February, 2011 at
9:00 a.m. The meeting was called
to order by Chairperson Blessing
with all members present. The
meeting was opened with the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
On motion by Ruda and sec-
ond by Kneisl, the following
motion was introduced and
adopted by unanimous vote to
approve the agenda as amended
with the following changes:
1. Adding Planning
Commission Resolution
Routine Business
On motion by Neumann and
seconded by Kircher, the follow-
ing motion was introduced and
adopted by unanimous vote: To
approve the January 18, 2011
minutes without changes.
On motion by Ruda and sec-
onded by Kneisl, the following
motion was introduced and
adopted by unanimous vote: To
approve the Commissioner
Warrants # 26956 thru 27116 in
the amount of $316,056.74.
On motion by Kneisl and sec-
onded by Kircher, the following
motion was introduced and
adopted by unanimous vote: To
reappoint Jerome Koehn -
District #4, Shawn Roe - District
#2, Jay Noska - District #3 to the
2011 Livestock Advisory Board.
Todd County Recorder, Cheryl
Perish gave the year end report
for 2010.
On motion by Ruda and sec-
onded by Neumann, the follow-
ing motion was introduced and
adopted by unanimous vote: To
approve appointment of Mike
Goff to the EMS Advisory Board
Commission and Ron Stokes as
Alternate.
Todd County Transfer Station
On motion by Kneisl and sec-
onded by Ruda, the following res-
olution was introduced and
adopted by unanimous vote:
A RESOLUTION ESTAB-
LISHING A TIPPING FEE FOR
SOLID WASTE HAULERS
LICENSED BY TODD COUNTY
AT THE TODD COUNTY
TRANSFER STATION
WHEREAS, the Todd County
Board of Commissioners is
responsible for setting fees at the
Todd County Transfer Station,
and;
RESOLVED, that the Todd
County Board of Commissioners
establishes the tipping fee for
solid waste haulers licensed by
Todd County at the Todd County
Transfer Station at a rate of
$65.00 (sixty five dollars) per
ton.
On motion by Kneisl and sec-
onded by Ruda, the following res-
olution was introduced: Curbside
Recycling Subsidy Resolution
was tabled until March 1, 2011.
Kneisl and Ruda withdrew their
motions.
Closed Session
On motion by Kircher and sec-
onded by Ruda, the Todd County
Commissioners’ Meeting was
recessed and went into closed
session with Tom Sellnow,
Attorney to discuss the purchase
of the NJPA Building in Staples.
On motion by Neumann and
second by Kneisl, the Todd
County Commissioners Meeting
was resumed.
Todd County Public Works
On motion by Kircher and sec-
onded by Neumann, the follow-
ing motion was introduced and
adopted by unanimous vote: To
approve the County Engineer to
sign the attached purchase
agreements for the purchase of
the following items: 2 - 2011
Caterpillars 120M Motor grader
from Ziegler Equipment of
Brainerd, Minnesota for
$271,035.00, 2 - 2011 GMC
Sierra 1500 Pickups from Nelson
Auto Center of Fergus Falls,
Minnesota for $49,396.81 and 1 -
2011 GMC Sierra 2500 Pickup
from Nelson Auto Center of
Fergus Falls, Minnesota for
$23,187.86 (Purchase agreement
on file in the Todd County
Administrator’s Office.)
On motion by Kircher and sec-
onded by Ruda, the following res-
olution was introduced and
adopted by unanimous vote:
A RESOLUTION RELATING
TO FINANCING OF CERTAIN
PROPOSED PROJECTS TO BE
UNDERTAKEN BY THE
C O U N T Y; E S TA B L I S H I N G
COMPLIANCE WITH REIM-
BURSEMENT BOND REGULA-
TIONS UNDER THE INTER-
NAL REVENUE CODE
BE IT RESOLVED by the
Board of Commissioners of Todd
County, Minnesota (the
“County”), as follows: Document
on file in the Administrator’s
Office.
Todd County Public Health
On motion by Kneisl and sec-
onded by Neumann, the follow-
ing motion was introduced and
adopted by unanimous vote: To
approve the grant agreement
between Todd County Public
Health and the MN Organization
on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, effec-
tive dates January 1, 2011- June
30, 2012.
Todd County Planning
Commission
On motion by Neumann and
seconded by Ruda, the following
resolution was introduced and
adopted by unanimous vote:
A RESOLUTION MAKING
APPOINTMENTS TO THE TODD
COUNTY PLANNING COMMIS-
SION
WHEREAS, the County Board
is responsible for making appoint-
ments to the Todd County Planning
Commission.
RESOLVED, that the Todd
County Board of Commissioners
make the following appointment to
the Todd County Planning
Commission to serve four year
terms, from January 1, 2011 until
December 31, 2014: District 5
Alternate Scott VanNorman.
Todd County Development
Corporation
Rick Utech, from the Todd
County Development Corporation
gave the Quarterly Report.
Todd County Administration
On motion by Kneisl and sec-
onded by Ruda, the following
motion was introduced and adopt-
ed by unanimous vote: To approve
the 2011 Fairgrounds Storage and
Rental Fees. Kneisl moved to leave
the current rates the same as last
year and only increase the deposit
amount. (Current fee schedule on
file at the Todd County
Administrator’s Office.)
On motion by Ruda and second
by Kneisl, the following resolution
was introduced and adopted by
unanimous vote:
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISH-
ING TAX COMPLIANCE PROCE-
DURES RELATING TO TAX-
EXEMPT BONDS AND “BUILD
AMERICA BONDS”
WHEREAS, the Todd County
Board of Commissioners has
authorized the issuance of Build
America Bonds, and;
RESOLVED, that all Todd
County Departments adopts the
following procedure for Tax
Exempt and Build America Bonds:
(full document on file in the
Administrator’s Office)
On motion by Kircher and sec-
onded by Ruda, the following
motion was introduced and adopt-
ed by unanimous vote: To authorize
the County Administrator to solicit
bids for equipment in the Todd
County Historic Courthouse, with
all sales subject to County Board
approval.
On motion by Kneisl and sec-
onded by Ruda, the following
motion was introduced and adopt-
ed by unanimous vote: To appoint
Commissioner Kircher and
Commissioner Neumann to the
Hazard Mitigation Planning Team.
On motion by Ruda and second-
ed by Kneisl, the following motion
was introduced and adopted by
majority vote with Neumann vot-
ing against: To approve the labor
agreement for 2011 - 2013 with
AFSCME - Public Works, Social
Service and Public Health.
On motion by Kircher and sec-
onded by Kneisl, the following
motion was introduced and adopt-
ed by unanimous vote: To approve
the establishment and charge of a
committee to review Todd County’s
records retention policies.
Commissioner Ruda volunteered to
be on the committee.
Todd County Historic
Courthouse
A presentation was given by the
Contiguity and Collaborative
Design Group with the updates on
the Historic Courthouse renova-
tion. On motion by Kircher and sec-
onded by Ruda, the following
motion was introduced and adopt-
ed by unanimous vote: To proceed
with the project.
Recess
The Todd County Board of
Commissioners’ Meeting will
resume at 1:00 at the Staples City
Hall.
Community Services
Blessing called the meeting back
to order at 1:00 pm in the Staples
City Hall.
The County Board received a
report on a project titled “Building
Foundation for Reform of Health
and Human Services”.
Adjourn
Meeting was adjourned.
COMMISSIONER WARRANTS
VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
CPS TECHNOLOGY
SOLUTIONS 2,136.00
DELL
MARKETING 4,993.50
DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT
ECO DEV 5,283.00
FLEET SERVICES
DIVISION 6,788.68
HOLY TRINITY
CATHOLIC SCHOOL 4,850.00
KRIS
ENGINEERING 11,172.27
LAKEWOOD HEALTH
SYSTEMS 2,426.00
LINDBERGH
ELEMENTARY 3,155.59
LITTLE FALLS COMM
HIGH SCHOOL 2,296.00
Thursday, February 24, 2011
LITTLE FALLS many activities and dress-up
MACHINE INC 2,077.86 days; the Browerville National
MARY OF LOURDES Honor Society initial members
ELEM SCHOOL 2,350.38 will be announced on Thursday,
MARY OF LOURDES February 17th to the 9-12 grade
MIDL SCHOOL 2,050.38 students with a formal induction
MCIU 8,333.50 ceremony in April 2011; 10th
MIDSTATES EQUIP Grade career fair will be March
AND SUPPLY 49,286.48 11th at Cragun’s; Coaches vs
MORTON SALT 142,406.20 Cancer was very successful with
PIONEER a great deal of ‘pink’ worn by stu-
ELEMENTARY 4,477.45 dents and coaches on Thursday
REGENTS OF THE and Friday, February 10th and
UNIV OF MN 9,575.33 11th, approximately $ 3,100 was
SWANVILLE PUBLIC raised for cancer research.
SCHOOLS 4,674.00 Freshwater Education District
UPSALA AREA – Special Education Analysis
SCHOOLS 4,675.00 2010. Mr. Schaefer shared infor-
WOLTERS BODY mation concerning the Special
SHOP 3,177.03 Education Analysis conducted
YIPA 2,141.00 through the FED schools.
ZIEGLER INC 3,489.28 Information about the number of
139 PAYMENTS LESS students receiving special educa-
THAN $2000 34,241.81 tion services in the district,
FINAL TOTAL $316,056.74 Faculty and Support Staff ratios
On a motion by Kircher and sec- per student, and the State
ond by Ruda the preceding minutes Revenue Report for funds
of the County Board meeting held received by the Browerville
February 1, 2011 were duly School District.
approved by a unanimous vote of Athletic/Co-Curricular
the Todd County Board of Pairing Discussion with Eagle
Commissioners at the Regular Valley. Mr. Schaefer reported on
Board Meeting held on February the recent meeting with Eagle
15, 2011 Valley officials concerning pair-
Witness my hand and seal ing options in athletics for the
Mark Blessing, 2011-12 and 2012-13 school
County Board Chairperson years.
Nathan Burkett, Motion by Heid, second by
County Administrator Bryniarski and carried to termi-
nate the pairing agreement with
Proceedings of the Eagle Valley in boys and girls
Board of Education Track effective for the 2011 sea-
Regular Meeting #2 son and notify the Eagle Valley
Independent School School District of this dissolu-
tionment effective for 2011 if
District #787
agreed to by the Eagle Valley
February 14, 2011 School Board or for 2012 per
Browerville, Minnesota MSHSL guidelines.
Conference Room Personnel
7:30 P.M. Motion by Heid, second by
Members Present: Daryl Jeziorski and carried to approve
Brever, Bob Bryniarski, Mike the January 2011 personnel
Jeziorski, Heidi Iten, Denis leaves as presented.
Irsfeld, Cory Heid Motion by Iten, second by
Members Absent: Joe Duncan Bryniarski and carried to
Others Present: Robert Schaefer approve the posting for a 1.0 FTE
- Superintendent, Patrick Sutlief – Spanish Instructor for the 2011-
K-12 Principal, Darla Schaefer- 12 school year.
Business Manager, Rollie Lais- Motion by Irsfeld, second by
Browerville Education Association, Heid and carried to accept the
Venus King - Browerville Blade, notice of retirement of Joe
Justin Berg - Assistant Wrestling Brisson as Athletic Director and
Coach Assistant Football Coach effec-
The meeting was called to tive at the end of the 2010-11
order by Chairman Brever at school year.
7:30 P.M. Motion by Bryniarski, second
The Pledge of Allegiance was by Jeziorski, and carried to post
recited. the positions of Athletic Director
Motion by Irsfeld, second by and Assistant Football Coach
Bryniarksi, and carried to with the Browerville Public
approve the agenda as present- School.
ed. Motion by Heid, second by
Recognition of students/staff/ Jeziorski and carried to accept
public the letter of retirement from
Chairmen Brever recognized Robert Schaefer, Superintendent
visitor: Justin Berg – Assistant effective June 30, 2011.
Wrestling Coach Chairman Brever gave the
Reports members an update as to the
Mr. Sutlief reported on the fol- contract status/negotiation with
lowing: Spelling Bee Competition Robert Schaefer, Superintendent
in Brainerd, MN Friday, for the 2011-12 school year. Mr.
February 18th – Grace Couchey Schaefer is eligible to retire but
representing Browerville, will return as superintendent for
Elementary Science Fair in the 2011-12 school year.
Bertha, MN on Wednesday, Motion by Heid, second by
February 16th/FED Science Irsfeld and carried to approve
Awards on Thursday, February the assignment of Jody
17th, FFA-Meat/Poultry team Hagenson as National Honor
will be competing at the State Society Advisor for the 2010-11
FFA, Rachel Perish is running school year.
for Region 2 Reporter, Brenda Motion by Bryniarski, second
Rausch is Officer at Large and by Irsfeld and carried to
Eric Seifert is the Region 2 acknowledge the receipt of the
President, 57 students partici- Browerville Education
pated in a fun night of tubing Association – Public Sector
and the Region FFA banquet is Notice of Desire to Negotiate,
April 13, 2011; February 14-18 is Independent School District
Elementary Fun Week with cont. on page 8
School Board accepts while four other Upsala players fin-
ished in double figures.
Wadena-Deer Creek 74
resignation Browerville 53
Senior Kenley Johnson scored
21 of her 26 points in the first half,
but it wasn’t enough as the Tigers
By Venus King fell to the Wolverines 74-53
The Browerville Public School Board meeting was called to order Tuesday night in Browerville.
by Daryl Brever. All members were present except Joe Duncan. The Tigers played very well in
FFA is going strong. They had 57 students who attended the tub- the first half as they connected on a
ing event last week. On Thursday was the Speech Contest. Rachel number of outside shots and
Perish took third place in a prepared speech on Farm Management rebounded well defensively. They
and Brooke Kolstad took sixth in a speech on Job Interviews. Rachel held a 21-17 lead midway through
Perish is Region 2 Reporter and Brenda Rausch is Officer at Large. the half but trailed going into the
They join Eric Seifert as the Region 2 President. break. The black and orange cut
National Honor Society Induction Assembly was held on Thursday the 20 point second half deficit
in front of the 9-12th grade students and staff. Students named to down to 11 points early in the half
the Honor Society are Seniors Eric Seifert, Jerrica Thompson, Kenly before Wadena’s size and strength
Johnson, Kayla Dreher, Cassie Swanson, Kim Blommel and Junior took over. Seventh grader Kendra
Rachel Perish. Congratulations to all of you. Boys basketball action. Due to school being closed on Buchta came off the bench to score
Sophomore students will attend the 10th grade Career Fair on Monday, no information on the games was available. 9 points while senior Kayla Dreher
March 11, 2011 at Cragun’s. This career fair is well received by stu- Submitted photos. chipped in 7 points and four
dents who use the time to ask questions about different careers they rebounds. Senior Taylor Oberg
want to consider. added two field goals for 5 points
Board members accepted the resignation of Mr. Joe Brisson, ass’t. and collected four steals and three
football coach, athletic director and teacher for the Browerville rebounds. Freshmen Andi Buhl
Public School. His resignation becomes effective at the end of the played well in the post and grabbed
2010-11 School Year. a team high seven rebounds in the
Approval was given to post the the positions of athletic director loss. Browerville made 11-of-18 free
and assistant football coach within the Browerville Public School. throws while Wadena made 10-of-
Other positions approved for posting are: Spanish Instructor for 11.
2011-12 school year and one act play director for 2011-12. Avery Jackson led the
Board members approved the quote from Sunset Swim to resur- Wolverines with 17 points.
face the 1993 swimming pool for the price of $73,860. Some of the The Tigers are now 5-16 overall
tasks included in this project are to sandblast the pool to remove and 4-6 in the Prairie Conference.
paint finish, sand blast all waterline tile and remove any loose or hol- Friday the Tigers end the regular
low tile and install new tile, chip and grind around all fittings and season with a home contest versus
remove all hollow areas. Install bond coat to accept new finish, Long Prairie. Monday Feb. 28 the
install Diamond Brite smooth finish and do an acid rinse for proper Tigers will be on the road to open
curing and exposure. If the weather cooperates the job should be the playoffs with a pigtail game at
done in a week to a week and half. Recreation Supply Company’s bid an opponent to be determined.
was approved to install, for the cost of $6,411.38, a portable PAL lift
and cover. PAL stands for Portable Aquatic Lift System to lower in Tiger Athletics
and lift out physically disabled students and adults.
Board members also accepted grants from; Minnesota Vision –
Morrison-Todd-Wadena Community Health Board for $3,771.00, Todd-
Tigers fall to Wolverines, Mon. Feb. 28: GBB Sec. 5A
Tue. Mar. 1: BBB @ St. Johns,
5:00
Wadena Electric Cooperative Operation Roundup for $1,200.00 and
Todd/Wadena Electric Cooperative for River Watch - $980.00. Cardinals Thurs. Mar. 3: State WR; GBB
Sec. 5A
BPA group has been approved to attend and compete at State Fri. Mar. 4: State WR; BBB
Competition that will be held March 10-12, 2011 at the Minneapolis By Coach Middendorf offense and connected on eight hosts LP-GE, 5:00
Hyatt Regency Hotel and Convention Center. Students competing Upsala 77 Browerville 48 three-point baskets. Eighth grader Sat. Mar. 5: State WR; GBB
this year are; Senior Samantha Salber, Juniors – Preston Irsfeld, The #6 ranked Cardinals MaKenna Hegseth drilled three Sec. 5A; Brow. alumni BB tourney
Abigail Lamusga and Ashley Olson, and Sophomores – Jay jumped out to a 12-2 lead in the three-pointers and finished with 9
Brichacek, Max Goligowski, Tarissa Host and Traves Wehrenberg. first two minutes of the game and points. Senior Kenley Johnson led
Other new business: Approved the request to pair with St. John never looked back as they claimed the team with 11 points, four Browerville Public
Vianney’s students in Track and Field and Basketball in the 2011- the Prairie Conference victory 77- steals, and four assists. Eighth
2012 school years. 48 Thursday night in Browerville. grader Katelyn Middendorf
School Menu
Mon. Feb. 28: Spaghetti/
After a closed session for the purpose of superintendent evalua- The Cardinals applied a full knocked down two three-pointers
sauce, lettuce/dressing, bread-
tion, the meeting was adjourned. court press which the Tigers had to chip in 6 points while senior cen-
stick, pineapple tidbits, milk
trouble breaking and it led to a ter Jerica Thompson dropped in 6
Tue. Mar. 1: Chicken noodle
number of baskets off of turnovers. points as well.
soup/crackers, toasty dog, carrot &
The Tigers shot well from the field Kimmy Mrozek led the
celery stix, chocolate pudding,
when they were able to set up their Cardinals in scoring with 20 points
apple sauce, 2 milk
Wed. Jan. Mar. 2: Chicken
patty/bun, nacho chips/cheese dip,
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SUB SANDWICHES $3.25 Choices at Cherry Grove
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Choice of: Meat, Cheese, Toppings, and Dressings High School
Fantastic Selection of Deli Meats and Cheeses Need A Large Prom Raffle
Neighborhood
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Amount For A $1,000 - Cheri Barthel
Special Gathering? $500 - Deb Sanders
THIS WEEKS DELI SPECIALS: Favorite Recipes Call Ahead And We
$100 - Nicole Kent, Jeanne
Olsen, Tiffinay Erickson
From Friends Can Have It $50 - Doris Tynio, Troy Field,
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Local Science Fair participants/winners announced

4th and 6th Grade Science Fair participants include: 1st row, left to right:
Nickolas Davey, Zak Irsfeld, Quinn Kircher, Amy Michel. 2nd row: Christina
Oppegard, Megan Carry, Bryce Irsfeld, Grace Bruder, Cassie Zimmer.
5th Grade Science Fair participants include: 1st row, left to right: Kearra
Mikel, Jake Hillmer, Donovan Decker. 2nd row: Ali Bryniarski, Josie
Brichacek, Madison Kellen, Keara Wilson, Hannah Lindquist. 3rd row:
Jordan Host, Devin Lange, Colton N iemann, Joe Fink, Kaylee Shreves.
Absent – Jordan Tyrrell

5th Grade Local Science Fair Winners

Ali Bryniarski – 1st Place Research – The Human Brain, Donovan Decker
– 1st Place Experiment – Soft Egg, Jordan Host – 2nd Place Research – 4th Grade Local Science Fair Winners
Fishing Sonar, Joe Fink – 2nd Place Experiment – Mounting Deer Antlers. Amy Michel – 2nd Place Research – Volcanoes, Zak Irsfeld – 1st Place
Research – Quicksand, Grace Bruder – 1st Place Experiment – DNA

6th Grade Local Science Fair Winners

Christina Oppegard and Quinn Kircher – 2nd Place Research - Angora
Rabbit and Bryce Irsfeld –1st Place Research – Ball Rotation

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cont. from page 7 Leave Bank. Hi series: 714, Joey Harris; 676, Tony Frances VanHeel Hi series men: 628, James Current;
Bills Wettstein; 675, Brad Schmidt Hi series men: 500, Bob Klassen; 481, 570, Butch Booker; 560, Matt Andreasen;
#787 Master Agreement for 2011- Motion by Irsfeld, second by Gary Larson; 474, Bill Tomford; women: women: 456, Sheila Booker; 421, Jen
2013. Urban League
Iten and carried to approve ven- 455, Lois Mielke; 450, Bev Asmus; 415, Winkler; 420, Luey Johnson
Old Business Won Lost
dor claims in the following Frances VanHeel
Motion by Heid, second by Praire Woods 4 0 T & C Classic
accounts: Pinbusters
Jeziorski and carried to approve Shoot-Strike 2 2 Won Lost
General Fund $254,372.03 Won Lost
the 2011-12 school calendar as Prairie Lanes 2 2 LP Packing 21 7
Food Service 22,837.42 Strokers 15 9
presented. Lunser Const. 2 2 Kane Transport 20 8
Transportation 36,443.14 Strikers 12 12
Motion by Irsfeld, second by CMFCU 2 2 E85 17 11
Community Service 2,250.31 J & S Concrete 12 12
Bryniarski and carried to Now and Then 0 4 Midwest Machine 17 11
Capital Expenditure 5,672.21 Top Guns 11 13
approve the quote from Sunset Autumn Antlers 0 4 Mikey’s 14 14
Debt Service 144,500.00 No Names 11 13
Swim for $ 73,860 for the resur- Bye Team 0 4 Swan Produce 13 15
Trust and Agency 2,753.07 Gemini Siding 11 13
facing of the 1993 main swim- Hi game: 185, Jenny Dubois; 181, Sherry Jim Woeste 6 22
Total $324,328.18 Hi game men: 267, Tony Wettstein;
ming pool. Grittner; 173, Jenny Thelen Bye Team 0 28
Motion by Irsfeld, second by 219, Dave Hillman; 213, Jeff Wettstein;
Motion by Iten, second by Hi series: 513, Jenny Dubois; 502, Hi game: 250, Ron Hengemuhle; 242,
Bryniarski and carried to move women: 202, Heide Marcyes; 171, Nancy
Jeziorski and carried to approve Sherry Grittner; 446, Jenny Thelen Greg Graves; 22, Marty Andreasen, Jr
to closed session for the purpose Wettstein; 155, Judy Schmeising
the quote from Recreation Hi series: 627, Marty Andreasen, Jr;
of superintendent evaluation. Browerville Women Hi series men: 645, Tony Wettstein;
Supply Company for $ 6,411.38 615, Brett Wold; 608, Ron Hengemuhle
Time: 9:24 P.M., Members pres- Won Lost 538, Devlin Marcyes; 533, Ed Schmeising;
for the purchase of a PAL ent; Brever, Bryniarski, Now & Then 24 12 Courtesy of Eagle Lanes
women: 496, Heide Marcyes; 458, Nancy
portable handicap lift for the Jeziorski, Iten, Irsfeld, Heid and Wolters Body 24 12 Wettstein; 437, Judy Schmeising Inter-City League 2/17
swimming pool. Superintendent Robert Schaefer. Tidy Bowl Girls 23 13
Motion by Heid, second by Sunday Nite League Won Lost
Member reconvened from Am. Legion 22 14
Irsfeld and carried to accept the Won Lost Baso Ins. 56 40
closed session at 9:54 P.M. LP Packing 21 15
bid from Bill Noble of $ 3,129 for K & S Current 13 3 Central Ag 54.5 41.5
Motion by Bryniarski, second Woeste Girls 20 16
the purchase of the excess inven- Andreasen 12.5 3.5 Benson Const. 43.5 52.5
by Iten and carried to adjourn Marcyes Ex. 9 27
tory 1999 Ford SV Econo 8 pas- Outlaws 10 6 Busy B Cafe 38 58
the meeting at 9:55 P.M. Bye Team 0 36
senger van. Clarissa Convicts 7.5 8.5 Hi game: 220 Vic Carlson; 204, Gary
Denis Irsfeld, Clerk I.S.D. #787 Hi game: 233, Melissa Blom; 181,
New Business Jim Line 7 9 Schultz; 203, Leon Dickinson
Browerville Public School Sheila Booker; 179, Sharlene Schroeder
Motion by Irsfeld, second by DJ & Girlz 7 9 Hi series: 626, Vic Carlson; 589, Al
Hi series: 574, Melissa Blom; 501,
Bryniarski and carried to Gordos 5 11 Blommel; 560, Leon Dickinson
Dee Opsal; 492, Sharlene Schroeder
approve fiscal year 2011-2012 Bowling News Moonshiners 2 14
budget at 75% of the 2010-2011 Mixed Quads Hi game men: 242,James Current;
Courtesy of Prairie Lanes, Won Lost
budget. Long Prairie 223, Butch Booker; 214, Matt Andreasen;
Motion by Bryniarski, second Golden Oldies 54 38 women: 175, Sheila Booker; 157, Jen
by Jeziorski and carried to City League T--KS 53 39 Winkler; 155, Rita Kleckner
approve the menu of services Won Lost Odd Balls 49 43
from the Freshwater Education Young Guns 27 9 Hi Rollers 48 44
District for the 2011-12 school Am. Legion 25 11 Prairie Dusters 48 44
year. Harvest States 22 14 Lucky Strikes 40.5 51.5
Motion by Irsfeld, second by Prairie Lanes 13 23 Rascals 40 52
Iten and carried to approve the Gould Const. 13 23 Cripples 35.5 56.5
participation in the following LP Packing 8 28 Hi game men: 211, Gary Larson; 180,
federal programs for the 2011-12 Hi game: 278, Joey Harris; 264, Chris Bob Klassen; 169, Bill Tomford; women:
school year; Title I, Title II-Part Current; 253, Rod Nauber 188, Mary Kraus; 181, Bev Asmus; 177,
A, Federal Safe & Drug Free
Schools, REAP Class Size redu-
cation.
Motion by Heid, second by
Bryniarski and carried to
appoint Patrick Sutlief as Title I
Local Educational Administrator
for the 2011-12 school year.
Motion by Heid, second by
Iten and carried to accept the fol-
lowing grants; Minnesota Vision,
M o r r i s o n - To d d - Wa d e n a
Community Health Board for
$3,771(Bruce Curley), Todd-
Wadena Electric Operation
Round-up for IPads $1,200(Roger
Irsfeld/Joyce LaVoie), and Todd-
Wadena Electric Cooperative
Operation Round-up for River
Watch $980(Bruce Curley).
Motion by Irsfeld, second by
Bryniarski and carried to
approve the request from the
BPA to participate in the State
BPA Competition on March 10-
12, 2011, at the Minneapolis
Regency Hotel and Convention
Center.
Motion by Heid, second by
Jeziorski and carried to approve
the request to pair athletically
with St. John Vianney in Boys
Track & Field for the 2010-11
school year and Boys Basketball
for the 2011-12 school year.
Mr. Schaefer updated the
members on summer projects
that will include; pool resurfac-
ing, high school locker room
shower and locker renovation,
and softball dugouts.
Other Business
The members discussed; an
additional Computer Class for
high school students, the new
parking lot stairs, presentation
of flags at the school, GASB 45
Post-retirement fiscal require-
ments for Browerville Public
School, Governor Dayton’s 7
Point Plan for Education, and
the establishment/use of the
Browerville Support Staff Sick
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The Browerville Blade, Thursday,
Page 11 February 24, 2011

wald, 74/55-$145.00
Sheriff’s Report Traffic Citations
expired registration-$115.00
Kelly R. Craig, Staples, drive Jose E. Cisneros Rangel, Long
On February 8, at approx. 11:30 pm, Justin Loven lost control of his 2001 after revocation-$285.00 Prairie, window tint too dark-
Todd County Sheriff
Grand Am on county 104, slid off the road and overturned. Loven was not Bobby J. Dunkley, Wadena, $135.00
Amber M. Bense, Burtrum,
injured, the vehicle was a total loss. motor vehicle tampering-$385.00, Ashlee A. Dilley, Sartell, 90/70-
underage consumption-$360.00, 30
At 10:43 am, February 12, John Mostad, rural Osakis, reported that 90 days, stayed 90 days, 1 yr $225.00
days, stayed 30 days, 1 yr, chem.
someone had placed a homemade explosive device in his mailbox, which Amanda M. Lang, Staples, drive Phoebe A. Edwards, Bismarck,
depend. eval, 1 yr probation
caused damage to the mailbox when it exploded. after suspension-$285.00; drive ND, 80/70-$125.00
David A. Davis, Staples, DWI-
On February 16, at approx. 1:21 am, Carmen Grinstead, rural Osakis, after suspension-$285.00 Necole F. Johnson, Grand Forks,
$510.00, 30 days, stayed 30 days, 2
struck a deer with her Chrysler van on Hwy 71, north of Hewitt. The van Sharia R. Merten, Brainerd, no ND, 80/70-$125.00
yr, chem. depend. eval
sustained severe damage, neither Grinstead nor her passenger were child restraint-$135.00 Eugene O. Sanborn, Long
Kendall M. Otterstetter, Long
injured. Eagle Bend Police Prairie, drive after suspension-90
Prairie, no proof insurance-$660.00,
At 2:31 pm, February 19, Lloyd Zellgert reported five large round bales Clyde H. Johanningmeier, Cush- days, stayed 75 days, 1 yr
90 days, stayed 60 days, 1 yr
were on fire along County 39, just north of the Lester Zellgert farm. It ing, unregistered vehicle-$115.00 Aaron T. Snader, Denver, PA,
Sandra K. Perish, Eagle Bend,
appeared that during the night person(s) unknown may have set the hay on Osakis Police 80/70-$125.00
unregistered vehicle-$115.00
fire. Loss of the hay was valued at approx. $150. The incident is under Tonya M. Danielson, Osakis, Jeramiah R. Wall, Albertville,
James W. Reasoner, Eagle Bend,
investigation. 65/55-$125.00 92/70-$225.00
terroristic threats-$668.36, 87 days,
Anyone with information concerning any of these cases is urged to con- DNR Mark J. Wuellner, Avon, 80/70-
supervised probation, 5 yr, chem.
tact the Todd County Sheriff’s Department at 320-732-2157 or 1-800-794- Nicholas M. Petrie, Long Prairie, $125.00
depend. eval, DNA sample, domes-
5733. tic abuse counsel/treat, no alcohol, fail to display snowmobile registra-
DNR QUESTION
Court Report no contact w/victim or family, psy-
chological eval.
tion-$105.00
MN State Patrol OF THE WEEK
Court appearances are First Appearance, RU8 (second appear- Long Prairie Police Jona L. Meyers, Alexandria, Q: Not every bird species migrates from
ance), and Omnibus (third appearance) Benjamin C. Boelter, Brower- 80/70-$125.00 Minnesota to warmer climates down south
February 9: ville, 3rd degree damage to proper- January B. Mwita, Oakdale, before winter sets in; some stay behind. Is
Tyler H. Boser, Long Prairie, appeared on charges of court release ty-$585.00, 365 days, 344 days 84/70-$135.00 there anything that can be done to help these
terms violation. Sentencing was set for March 28. stayed, 2 yr, supervised probation, 2 Ronald J. Pallow, Sauk Centre, brave birds survive winter?
February 10: yr, comply w/chemical depend. cen- unregistered vehicle-$185.00 A: An easy plan for winter bird feeding is to
Nathan A. Kist, Staples, reached no agreement at a settlement con- ter, $400 restitution; furnish alco- Brady S, Peterson, Cottage provide three main choices of food: large
ference and an April 20 jury trial was scheduled. Kist is charged with hol-$50.00, no contact w/victim, Grove, 80/70-$125.00 seeds, small seeds and suet. Black-oil sun-
first degree assault. chem. depend. eval. Sonita M. Sadlo, Rochester, flower seeds and cardinal mixes have the
Mark D. Miller, Eagle Bend, appeared for an omnibus hearing on Nancy M. Hendrickson, Long speed-$125.00 greatest appeal to the broadest variety of win-
fifth degree drugs, two counts of DWI and domestic assault charges. A Prairie, fail to yield-$135.00 Brian A. Schmidt, Green Cove ter birds and contain a high-energy content.
settlement conference was set for March 22. Kendall M. Otterstetter, Long Spring, FL, 80/70-$125.00 Water is a critical ingredient of a winter-
Adam M. Haseman, Long Prairie, pled guilty to first degree damage Prairie, drive after revocation, Tyler M. Schroeder, St. Cloud, feeding program. There are excellent bird-
to property and underage consumption. A presentence investigation revoked license plates-convicted of a window tint too dark-$135.00 baths with heating elements and thermostats
was ordered and sentencing scheduled for April 4. misdemeanor Dennis P. Suchy, Inver Grove available from bird feeding supply stores. The
Bryan L. Braun, Long Prairie, pled guilty to DWI. A chemical use Eugene O. Sanborn, Long Prairie, Heights, 65/55-$125.00 heated water is primarily for drinking. Don't
assessment and presentence investigation were ordered and sentenc- drive after suspension-$560.00, 90 Andrew J. Thomas, Arlingron, worry about birds freezing if they bathe on a
ing set for April 18. days, stayed 75 days, 1 yr MA, 80/70-$125.00 cold winter day because native song birds
February 14: Jeffrey P. Schlichting, Villard, Jessica L. Wagner, Alexandria, seem smart enough not to bathe when the
Robert M. Shea, Staples, pled guilty to driving after cancellation at disorderly conduct-$210.00, 90 80/70-$125.00 wind chill is 40 below.
an omnibus hearing. He was fined $485 and sentenced to 365 days, days, stayed 30 days, 1 yr, super- Michael A. Bruns, Olivia, 70/60- For more information on winter bird feed-
with 365 days stayed for two years. vised probation, 1 yr $125.00 ing, check out the DNR Web site at
Jeffrey P. Schlichting, Villard, was sentenced for third degree bur- Lawrence W. Schroeder, Long Henry J. Herickhoff, Sauk www.mndnr.gov/birdfeeding/winter/index.html
glary. Imposition of the sentence was stayed for five years and he was Prairie, inattentive driving-$125.00 Centre, 66/55-$125.00 Carrol Henderson, DNR Nongame
placed on supervised probation for five years, sentenced to 90 days in Staples Police McKayla J. Presser, Ottertail, Wildlife Program supervisor
jail with 30 days stayed and jail credit for 18 days served, fined $420, William W. Barnhart, Little 75/65-$125.00
ordered to pay $2000 restitution and be subject to random testing. Falls, expired registration-$115.00; Tanner J. Schwieters, Green-
Jonas D. Gingerich, Verndale, reached no agreement at a settlement
conference. An April 20 jury trial was scheduled. Gingerich is charged
with defeating security on property.
Steven A. Lade, Alexandria, pled guilty to first degree damage to
property and underage consumption at a settlement conference. A pre-
sentence investigation was ordered and sentencing scheduled for April
18.
John W. Willis, Staples, pled guilty to disorderly conduct and DWI
at a settlement conference. He was sentenced to 124 days, with 56
days stayed for two years, placed on formal supervised probation for
two years and fined $695.
Jessie R. Raille, Long Prairie, appeared for an RU8 hearing on two
counts of DWI charges. An omnibus hearing was set for March 7.
Timothy A. Wolbeck, Grey Eagle, appeared for an RU8 hearing on
three counts of negligent fire charges. A March 21 omnibus hearing
was scheduled.
Donald C. Pohlmann, Grey Eagle, made an RU8 court appearance
on three counts of hunting under the influence of alcohol. An omnibus
hearing was set for March 21.
James J. Vearrier, West Union, appeared for an RU8 hearing on
felony domestic assault charges. A March 7 omnibus hearing was
scheduled.
Joshua E. Schmidt, Motley, pled guilty to theft and receiving stolen
property at a plea hearing. A presentence investigation was ordered
and sentencing set for April 4.
Aaron J. Schwartz, Parkers Prairie, was sentenced for third degree
burglary and fifth degree controlled substance crime. Imposition of the
sentence was stayed for five years and he was placed on supervised
probation for five years, sentenced to 90 days, with 62 days jail credit,
ordered to pay $2976.77 for the burglary and an additional $500 for
the drug charges. He must also compete a chemical dependency eval-
uation.
Michael W. Stout, Clarissa, pled guilty to fourth degree burglary at
a settlement conference. He was fined $585, with restitution open for
30 days and placed on formal supervised probation for two years.
Mark A. White, Wadena, pled guilty to DWI at a settlement confer-
ence. He was fined $820, sentenced to 365 days, with 320 days stayed
for six years, and placed on formal supervised probation for six years.
Christopher A. Klemek, Bertha, was sentenced for third degree
criminal sexual conduct. He was fined $300, sentenced to 20 days, with
credit for one day served, and ordered to complete treatment, have no
contact with the victim or their family, be subject to random testing, no
alcohol and not possess any kind of pornography. Contact Pete Or Joey For More Information
February 15:
Enrique Deleon, Long Prairie, pled guilty to second degree criminal
sexual conduct at a settlement conference. A presentence investigation
(320) 732-2913
was ordered and sentencing set for April 10.
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23-128-32 rec 1-19-11
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Schroeder 12-23-10 Lot 9 Blk 1
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WTY-JT Gregor H Wessel, sin-
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int in Lot 1 Blk 1 Beauth Lake
Woods rec 1-20-11
WTY Ingrid H Schroeder, sin-
gle to Ingrid H Schroeder, trustee
of the Ingrid H Schroeder
Revocable Trust 1-17-11 und 1/2
int in Lot 2 Blk 1 Beauth Lake
Woods rec 1-20-11
WTY Kim Lind, single to Emil
K Lind 1-19-11 Lot 7 & pt Lot 8
Auditor’s Subd of W2SW4 12-131-
35 rec 1-20-11
WTY Darrell E Bacon single to
Charles J Roman etux 1-21-11
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Loan and Thrift Co to David S
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Blk 1 Cedar Hills rec 1-25-11
QCD-JT James P Barker etux
to Bruce L Wunderlich etal 12-15-
10 NE4SW4 and pt of NW4SW4
34-128-32 rec 1-25-11
QCD Michael J Schwagel sin-
gle to Bouson Enterprises 9-10-10
pt of NE4 4-133-33 rec 1-25-11
QCD Melissa May Wolf fka
Melissa May Maxwell, single to
Todd Wolf 1-13-11 Lot 7 Blk 2
Sarff’s Park Addition rec 1-27-11
QCD Scott Allan Horn,
divorced and unremarried, to
Darlys K Horn 1-21-11 pt of
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TRUSTEE’S DEED-JT Paul R
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Kilburn’s Third Addition rec 1-28-
11
QCD-JT Rian P Subeck to
Riann P Sudbeck etux 1-28-11
SW4NE4 27-131-35 rec 1-28-11
WTY-JT Allan E Beilke, single
to Bryan N Allen etux 1-25-11
NE4SE4 7-127-32 rec 1-31-11
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guard, Lake Country CNC
employee, Bible School leader,
and Teens for Christ member.
Her college classes include
Composition I and II, Human
Biology, and College Algebra.
She has been an art show win-
ner, Project Alert and ENABL
volunteer. She has been part of
band, choir, Jazz Band and Pop
Singers. As captain of the BHS
volleyball, basketball, and soft-
ball teams, she has received All
Conference recognition in all
three.
CASSIDY SWANSON,
SENIOR
This person has been involved
in Teens for Christ, and the
Make-A-Wish Foundation. Her
college classes include
Composition I and II, Human
Biology, and College Algebra.
She has been in choir, band, Jazz
Band, Pop Singers, and volley-
ball. She has worked as a
dietary aide, is a Peer Helper,
Project Alert, and ENABL mem-
ber. She has been an art show
winner and was secretary/treas-
urer of her freshman class.
KIMBERLY BLOMMEL,
SENIOR
This student enjoys babysit-
ting and church activities. Her
college classes include
Composition I and II, Human
Biology, College Algebra, and
Career Planning. While at BHS
she has been in Peer Helpers,
Sweethearts Ball held February 12th
Student Council, Project Alert,
ENABL, yearbook staff, band
and choir. She was a Jr. Dairy
Ambassador, and Drum Major.
She is the senior vice president.
ERIC SEIFERT, SENIOR
This student has worked on
several farms. He has served his
church as an usher and in youth
group. He has volunteered for
the Feed My Starving Children
program. His college classes
include Human Biology, College
Algebra, and POLS American
and Government. At BHS he has
been involved in student council,
band, football, and basketball. Pre-K & K make a chair for the Ball Grade 1 &2 Create a tray for the Ball
He is currently club treasurer of
his 4-H group, FFA Chapter
President and Region II
President.
RACHEL PERISH, JUNIOR
This student has volunteered
for Relay for Life, and as a
church usher and mass server.
She has worked as a babysitter,
lifeguard, car mechanic assis-
tant, and done farm chores. Her
college classes include
Composition I, and Human
Biology. At BHS she has been
involved n choir, Peer Helpers,
yearbook, HOSA, volleyball, bas-
ketball, and track. She is cur-
rently serving as FFA Vice
President, and 4-H Club
President. She is a Dairy
Princess.

SWCD, continued
tially just move district offices
from the current location into
the Todd County historic court-
house when that building’s reno-
vation is complete.
“The merger with Planning
and Zoning and GIS will take
place at a later date,” Ruda said.
“The board will remain in an
advisory capacity.”
“Merging Planning and
Zoning with the Soil and Water
Conservation District is like
mixing oil and water,” Todd
County Commissioner Randy
Neumann said.
Neumann said Planning and
Zoning is an enforcement office
and not in the business of assist-
ing landowners.
“Under the merger the sort of
thing that will probably happen
is that a farmer will apply for
help with a conservation prac-
tice and the next thing they
know they’ll have to upgrade
their septic system,” Neumann
said. “That will cause SWCD to
not be trusted by the landown-
ers.”
Neumann said he opposes the
merger not only because it is a
poor marriage but also because
there are currently unknown
costs to the county.
Mergers between Soil and
Water Conservation districts
and county governments are
unusual but not unheard of in
Minnesota. Rock County SWCD
formed a joint powers agreement
with the Rock County zoning
and solid waste departments in
1996. At the time the Rock
County SWCD was nearly broke.
“When the merger took place
the SWCD only had six months
of operating funds and was very
limited in what they could pro-
vide,” Doug Bos, of Rock County
SWCD, said. “The merger has
provided for greater capacity of
services and raised the visibility
of our office and what we do. I
think if you ask any of our
landowners they will tell you
that service to our residents has
greatly improved.”
Rock County is not a perfect
comparison for Todd County,
however.
“I am thankful everyday that
we don’t have any lakes in the
County,” Eric Hartman, the
Director of Rock County SWCD,
said. “We have avoided a lot of
controversy because of that.”
Another difference between
Rock and Todd County is the
Rock County SWCD is in the
same office as the U.S.
Department of Agriculture. The
close relationship between the
two agencies is very helpful to
landowners. The Todd County
SWCD will no longer be in the
same office as the USDA when it
joins the Planning and Zoning
office. This move away from the
USDA office causes some
ambivalence for Kenny Pesta.
Pesta is a Todd County SWCD
supervisor from Clarissa.
“I don’t believe services for
landowners will improve,” Pesta
said. “But we need to be proac-
tive and take action before they
cut some of these programs.”
The three other SWCD
Supervisors could not be reached
for comment.
Commissioners, continued
historic courthouse than was
expected. He said because of that
the $50,000 budget for asbestos
removal would likely be on tar-
get, or possibly lower. Test
drilling for the geothermal heat-
ing and cooling tubes will take
place the week of February 20,
Burkett said. In a separate
action commissioners approved
an $18,794.95 payment to
Collaborative Design Group, the
court house architects.
REGION 5 ANNUAL REPORT
Cheryal Lee Hills, Executive
Director for the Region 5
Development Commission, made
the organization’s annual report
to commissioners. Hills told com-
missioners the Development
Commission had been awarded
an $825,050.00 federal grant.
The grant will be used to prepare
a region wide sustainable com-
munities plan. The region that
Region 5 serves includes Todd,
Wadena, Morrison, Cass, and
Crow Wing counties. Hills also
said her organization is working
with County Administrator
Nathan Burkett, and other coun-
ty administrators, to explore the
sharing of county services across
county lines. Additionally, Hills
said her organization is involved
with promoting consumption of
locally grown foods through pro-
grams such as farmers markets,
community gardens, and farm to
school projects.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Commissioners approved
approximately one mile of bitu-
minous milling and overly work
on County 55 in southern Todd
County. The work will be paid for
from Todd County’s Road and
Bridge Fund. County 55 is in a
highly populated area and resi-
dents have repeatedly asked for
road safety measures to be con-
sidered by Todd County.
Commissioner Kircher asked
that the safety of the improved
County 55 be taken up at the
commissioner’s spring road
meeting.
COUNTY LEGISLATIVE POSI-
TIONS
Commissioners, along with
County Administrator Burkett,
will visit with area legislators in
St. Paul March 2. When the com-
missioners meet with legislators
they will review Todd County’s
legislative positions. Among the
positions will be improved com-
munication between state and
county officials, unfunded state
mandates, a waiver of the sales
tax for materials purchased for
the Todd County Courthouse
renovation, and removal of data
privacy barriers between county
departments and agencies.
In the area of improved com-
munication, commissioners will
be asking for at least two to
three meetings per year with
legislators that represent Todd
County and at least one meeting
with a high ranking official from
nine different state agencies.
GRANT WRITING
Commissioners agreed to
amend the budget to provide
$20,000 for contracting with
grant writers. Nathan Burkett
said requests for proposals will
be submitted to potential grant
writers when the county needs
the services of a grant writer.
PLANNING AND ZONING
ORDINANCE
Commissioner Ruda was
appointed to a committee to
review the county’s zoning ordi-
nance. Ruda is also involved in a
review of the solid waste ordi-
nance.