Browerville Blade - 12/19/2013

Thursday, December 19, 2013
Volume 98; Number 26
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Main Street Government Center damaged by water

Street Government Center in Long Prairie. Water pouring out of the buildings front door was reportedly observed by a Long Prairie Police Department employee who called Long Prairie Public Works. Long Prairie Public Works Director Dan Spieker said in a telephone interview that after he was contacted, he went to the Main Street Government Center to determine the cause of the water leak, and found it to be the result of a malfunction in the sprinkler system. He located the pipe that supplied water to the sprinkler system and turned off the valve. This stopped any further water from spreading through the building. Todd County Auditor/ Treasurer Karen Busch said in a telephone interview that County like inside the Maintenance Supervisor Pete Bleess was contacted next. He inspected the building to see what damage had occurred. Bleess told county officials that he had observed about three inches of water in some of the offices in the building. Commissioner Rod Erickson toured the building to
Twin Eagle Dairy Receives Regional Conservation Award

Pat and Jody Lunemann, Chair of Todd Soil and Water along with sons Jake and Conservation District, which Barrett were on hand December nominated Pat and Jody for the 3rd at a luncheon held during award. Its great to be able to the annurecognize al conthe work vention theyve of the d o n e M i n n l o c a l l y. e s o t a Theyve Assocprovided iation of a wonSoil and derful Wa t e r example Conserfor us by vation steadDistricts fastly (MASWworking CD) in t o Bloom-ingimprove ton, Minn. Pictured are Pat and Jody production T h e Lunemann receiving Outstanding p r a c t i c e s Lunemanns Conservation Award at the 2013 and reduce received the Minnesota Association of Soil and e n v i r o n Outstanding Water Conservation District annual m e n t a l C o n s e r v - meeting in Bloomington, MN. impacts ationist over a periAward for Region 2 from the od of many years. Conservation Minnesota Association of Soil practices installed are many: and Water Conservation manure storages - concrete and Districts. Twin Eagle Dairy was earthen, roof gutters, compost selected by Todd SWCD to bedding storage, infiltration receive recognition for the Todd ponds for silage and leachate County Outstanding runoff, earthen and concrete Conservationist for 2013 and diversions, feedlot abandontherefore was considered for a ment, pond closures, nutrient regional award. Eight county management practices, and a winners were selected as region- fencing and seeding project to al winners including Twin Eagle exclude livestock from a ditch Dairy. MASWCD sponsors the system. The family also hosted Outstanding Conservationist the 2013 Todd County Award, with support from The Breakfast on The Farm which Farmer magazine. is a popular event to teach all The Lunemanns received the ages about modern farming award for the numerous conser- practices. They also hosted an vation practices installed on Extension dairy tour in 2012 their Twin Eagle Dairy of and Pat gave a presentation on Clarissa. They operate the 715 dairy facility energy efficiency in cow dairy and farm 1200 acres of Wadena that same year. Pat primary forage crops. Pat and participated in the MACFO Jody have farmed for 30 years Feedlot Conference in 2013 as and much of the current opera- part of a panel discussion to tion has been in the family since improve permitting processes 1932. The Lunemanns, have for feedlots. completed many conservation Animal agriculture is the practices on their farm to backbone of Todd Countys econimprove livestock health and omy and we are lucky to have dairy efficiency while protecting operations like Twin Eagle and improving the natural Dairy here to provide jobs and a resources of the area. Pat and market for forage crops, added Jody still find time for involve- Katterhagen. There are close to ment in several civic organiza- 1000 registered feedlots in Todd tions, and Pat serves as presi- County producing dairy, beef, dent of the Minnesota Milk turkey, swine, and chickens Producers Association. making it one of the top counties Were proud of the in Minnesota. Lunemanns for what theyve done in conserving our natural resources in our area, said Dale Katterhagen, supervisor and
Photo represents what it may have looked center. By Rin Porter A break in the buildings sprinkler system during the night of Dec. 11-12 caused thousands of gallons of water to spread through the countys Main
Lions/Commercial Club donate to Browerville Area Food Shelf
The Browerville Lions Club and the Browerville Commercial Club donated $1,193.00 to the area food shelf. The money was was raised by the organizations, and donations to the Old Fashioned Christmas. Pictured are: Al Hoelscher, Browerville Lions, Sev Blenkush, Browerville Food Shelf, and Steve Pearson, Browerville Commercial Club.
WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT

Tue. Dec. 17 Mostly Sunny 20/10 Wed. Dec. 18 Partly Cloudy 30/11 Thur. Dec. 19 Snow Showers 13/-3 Fri. Dec. 20 Partly Cloudy 1/-5 Sat. Dec. 21 Partly Cloudy 11/-2 Sun. Dec. 22 Snow Showers 16/10
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PEOPLE PAGE
books outside grocery stores, city parks, bus terminals and other locations. The free WBN editions are not available elsewhere, but standard editions of the selected books are available through all GRRL locations. The World Book Night U.S. titles for 2014, alphabetical by author, are: The Zookeepers Wife by Diane Ackerman Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews Zora and Me by Victoria Bond & T.R. Simon Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain The Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky After the Funeral by Agatha Christie The Ruins of Gorlan: The Ranger's Apprentice, Book 1 by John Flanagan Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet (Large Print edition) by Jamie Ford The Lighthouse Road by Peter Geye The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell Wait Till Next Year by Doris Kearns Goodwin Catch-22 by Joseph Heller The Dog Stars by Peter Heller Hoot by Carl Hiaasen Pontoon by Garrison Keillor Same Difference by Derek Kirk Kim Enchanted by Alethea Kontis Miss Darcy Falls in Love by Sharon Lathan Bobcat and Other Stories by Rebecca Lee Young Men and Fire by Norman Maclean Tales of the City by Armistead Maupin Waiting to Exhale by Terry McMillan Sunrise Over Fallujah by Walter Dean Myers Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan The Ravens Warrior by Vincent Pratchett Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs When I was Puerto Rican by Esmeralda Santiago Cuando Era Puertorriquea by Esmeralda Santiago Whered You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple Whered You Go, Bernadette (Large Print edition) by Maria Semple Wild: From lost to found on the Pacific Crest trail by Cheryl Strayed Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein This Boys Life by Tobias Wolff 100 Best-Loved Poems edited by Philip Smith For more information about World Book Night, visit www.worldbooknight.org.
Births
Breana and Dale Kircher, Long Prairie, boy, Jaxson Eliot John, 6 lb. 5 oz., December 10, 2013 Natasha Wenzel and Derek Cleveland, Staples, boy, Brantley Laine, 5 lbs 9 oz, December 8, 2013 Lisa Henry and John Morales, Brainerd, girl, Ivy Dawn, 5 lbs 9 oz, December 10, 2013 Jason and Margaret Dukowiz, Motley, girl, Charlee Marie, 7 lbs, December 11, 2013 JacyRea and Daniel Almquist, Bertha, boy, Owen Joseph, 7 lbs 8 oz, December 11, 2013 Jamie and Michael Zauhar, Baxter, agirl, Josephine Lee, 7 lbs 6 oz, December 12, 2013
Looking Back
50 years ago - Dec. 19, 1963 Miss Cynthia Joan Buysse became the bride of Gary H. Feist on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 1963. The Browerville Chapter of the FHA held its annual Christmas party on Dec. 11. The festive event began in the Home Ec. department with a candlelight meal, which included many Christmas dishes and delicacies. 25 years ago - Dec. 22, 1988 Bobbi Jo and Kimberly Hynnek visited with Santa Claus at Browervilles Old Fashioned Christmas. Dear Santa, I want a Star Stage and a Barbie Bed. Say hi to your reindeer and wish your reindeer good luck. I wish you good luck and a Merry Christmas. Oh Yah! bring me anything you want. Thank you. Robin Beck
Five Generations
Connie (Sarff) Nelson to be at Our Neck of the Woods Dec. 21

Connie (Sarff) Nelson will be at Our Neck of the Woods in Browerville, on Saturday, December 21, from 10 am - 1 pm to sign her book Stolen Years. The book tells her story of domestic abuse and survival. She lived in Eagle Bend and now lives near Long Prairie. Stop by for coffee and visit with Connie.
Milestones
Happy Birthday this week to: Dec. 18: Scott Noska, Andy Drayna; Dec. 19: Michael Thorson, Gary Johnson, Sue Hein, Brian Twardowski, Lloyd Bromeling, Brad Spindler, Jim Arrigoni; Dec. 20: Bob Bryniarski, Nick Santer, Aaron Quirt, Dale Allen; Dec. 21: Steve Zetah, Katie Buhl, Kevin Marstein; Dec. 22: Mary Geraets Zigan, Sean Callahan; Dec. 23: Adeline Dorosh, Ann Sadlo; Dec. 24: Suzanne Espree, Jay Brisson, Austin Host Happy Anniversary this week to: Dec. 18: Terry and Sue Miller
A five generation picture was taken Thanksgiving weekend. Pictured are: Great great grandmother, Marcella Barta, age 98, Browerville; Great grandmother, Iren Parpart, Monticellp, Grandmother Kim Franek, Cass Lake, Mother Brianna Kern, of Browerville, and Kira Kern, age 4, Browerville. of trails in state parks and forests (www.mndnr.gov/skiing). Skiers age 15 or younger can access trails for free. 2013-14 candlelight events at Minnesota state park and trails Saturday, Dec. 28 Zippel Bay State Park (Williams), candlelight ski, 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Fort Snelling State Park (St. Paul), New Years Eve candlelight walk, 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3 Luce Line State Trail (Plymouth), candlelight walk, 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11 St. Croix State Park (Hinckley), candlelight ski, 5-8 p.m. Lake Carlos State Park (Carlos), candlelight ski and snowshoe, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 Zippel Bay State Park (Williams), candlelight ski, 5-8 p.m. Minneopa State Park (Mankato), candlelight ski, snowshoe and walk, 5-9 p.m. Itasca State Park (Park Rapids), lanternlit snowshoe hike, 5-7:30 p.m. Lake Bronson State Park (Lake Bronson), candlelight ski, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail (Preston) candlelight ski and chili cook-off (507-765-2153), 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 Buffalo River State Park (Glyndon), candlelight ski, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 Buffalo River State Park (Glyndon), candlelight ski, 6-9 p.m. Afton State Park (Hastings), candlelight walk and snowshoe, 6-9 p.m. Nerstrand Big Woods State Park (Nerstrand), candlelight ski/walk, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Root River State Trail (Whalan), candlelight ski (507-467-2696, candlelightski.org), 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 Lake Maria State Park (Monticello), candlelight snowshoe, 6-9 p.m. Gateway State Trail (Maplewood), candlelight walk, 5-8 p.m. Lake Carlos State Park (Carlos), candlelight ski and snowshoe, 6-9 p.m. Mille Lacs Kathio State Park (Onamia), candlelight ski, 6-9:30 p.m. Rice Lake State Park (Owatonna), candlelight ski, snowshoe and hike, 6-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 Old Mill State Park (Argyle), candlelight ski, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 Wild River State Park (Center City), 22nd annual candlelight ski/snowshoe/walk, 6-9 p.m. Zippel Bay State Park (Williams), candlelight ski, 5-8 p.m. Glendalough State Park (Battle Lake), candlelight ski, 6:30-9 p.m. Gooseberry Falls State Park (Two Harbors), candlelight ski, 6-8:30 p.m. Glacial Lakes State Park (Starbuck), candlelight ski and snowshoe, 6-9 p.m. Hayes Lake State Park (Roseau), candlelight ski, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 Lake Bemidji State Park (Bemidji), candlelight ski /snowshoe walk, 6-9 p.m. Maplewood State Park (Pelican Rapids), candlelight ski, 6-8:30 p.m. Split Rock Lighthouse State Park (Two Harbors), candlelight snowshoe/hike, 68:30 p.m. Note that events may be changed or canceled due to weather. For more information, including weather updates, directions to parks and where to get a ski pass, visit www.mndnr.gov, email info.dnr@state.mn.us or call the DNR Information Center at 651-296-6157 or toll-free 888-646-6367, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Volunteers needed to give books for World Book Night, April 23, 2014
Would you like to be a World Book Night giver on April 23, 2014, in support of literacy and community? April 23 is Shakespeares birthday, The UNESCO International Day of the Book, and the date chosen by World Book Night U.S. (WBN) organizers to give away a half-million specially printed paperbacks across the United States. (World Book Night is also celebrated in Ireland and the U.K.) The application deadline for being a book giver is Jan. 5, 2014. Application is done online at www.us.worldbooknight.org where you can find the guidelines and rules. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older, and may not resell the books, nor give them to friends, family or book groups. Applicants are asked to describe where they intend to give out the books, to whom they intend to give books, and why they want to participate. They also have to choose three book titles to give away from a list of more than 30 titles provided by WBN to satisfy a variety of interests. The point of WBN is to start non-readers or light readers on their own journey to becoming book lovers. WBN provides books through agreements with authors and publishers, and financial support from a long list of organizations and companies. Great River Regional Library will provide book package pickup services for volunteer book givers at each of its 32 locations. Each volunteer will receive 20 copies of one book to give away. Providing people with materials and services to support lifelong learning and personal enrichment is a goal within the librarys strategic plan. In 2013, local book givers gave away
Minnesota state parks and trails to host winter candlelight events for all ages
Thirty candlelight ski, snowshoe and hiking events are scheduled to take place at Minnesota state parks and trails this winter, according to the Department of Natural Resources. Among the highlights are the annual New Years Eve candlelight walk at Fort Snelling State Park in St. Paul, which has drawn 1,500 or more participants in past years; an all-new candlelight walk on Jan. 3 along the Luce Line State Trail in Plymouth; and several events on Valentines Weekend, including a Feb. 15 candlelight ski/snowshoe/walk at Wild River State Park, about an hour north of the Twin Cities. The dates and times of the events are listed below. Additional information can be found at www.mndnr.gov/candlelight. The familyfriendly events are typically held on short, easy trails that are suitable for all ages and abilities. After participants explore trails lined with lanterns or luminaries, they can enjoy refreshments and warm up by a fire. Our candlelight events are a great way to get out and make some memories with friends and family, said Courtland Nelson, director of the Parks and Trails Division. The candles and luminaries add a touch of magic to the great outdoors. People can rent or check out equipment at some parks (rental cost is typically $6/person/day for snowshoes or $10/person/day for cross-country skis, boots and poles). The DNR advises calling in advance to confirm availability and to reserve equipment. Skiers age 16 and older also need the Great Minnesota Ski Pass to participate in the candle-lit ski events. The Great Minnesota Ski Pass ($6/one-day pass, $20/single-season pass, and $55/three-season pass) allows access to hundreds of miles
MN State Patrol in St. Cloud announces enforcement/visibility saturations to address fatal crashes
On Tuesday, December 17th, every State Patrol Trooper, Supervisor and Investigator in the St. Cloud district which covers a large portion of central and west central Minnesota will be out working the road for increased visibility and will be taking enforcement action on offenses most likely to kill people: Seatbelt, speed, failure to yield, and inattentive driving (texting, rolling stops, etc.) Highways designated for increased efforts are MN Hwy 25 in Wright, Sherburne and Benton Countys, MN Hwy 29 in Swift and Pole Counties, and US Hwy 71 in Todd, Stearns and Kandiyohi Counties, MN Hwy95 in Benton County and MN Hwy55 in Pope, Stearns, Kandiyohi, Meeker and Wright Counties. The State Patrol reminds motorists to pay attention when driving, obey the speed limit, dont drink and drive, and wear their seat belts.
HAPPENINGS
Browerville Area Food Shelf Holiday Schedule
The Browerville Area Food Shelf will have an adjusted food distribution schedule for December 2013 and January 2014. It will only be open December 18th. In January 2014, it will be open the last four (4) Wednesdays: 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th. The hours of distribution will remain the same: 10:00 - 12:00 and 1:00 - 3:00. This adjustment allows the volunteers to have Christmas and New Years with family.
of the 85th anniversary of the Historical Society. The museum was decorated for Christmas and tours were available. Thirty-seven people came to enjoy Christmas music and humor by Mikko Cowdery. Cake and coffee were served. Elaine John, secretary steps to take when it goes off. If youre staying
Browerville City Council meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7 pm in the Browerville City Hall Browerville AA and Al-Anon meet every Wednesday at 8 pm at the Todd County DAC Building
B-Safe winners
Winter Wonderland Celebration at Eagle Bend Library

Children, teens and adults are invited to the Annual Winter Wonderland Celebration at the Eagle Bend Public Library on Thursday, Dec. 26, 4 to 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served and craft stations will be set up for children of all ages. Children can also register for door prizes. For more information, contact the Eagle Bend library at 218-7384590. Eagle Bend Library Hours: Mon. 10-5, Tue. 10-5, Thur. 4-7, Sat. 9-12
The November winners in the B-Safe Prairie Buck drawing at the Farmers Union Industries Long Prairie complex. Bruce Peterson, Matt Sanoski, and Aaron Kunerth. Congratulations
Having a plan can keep your family alive in a house fire

FIRE MARSHAL URGES FAMILIES TO PREPARE IN LIGHT OF 7 RECENT RESIDENTIAL FIRE FATALITIES With several weeks left in the historically fire-heavy holiday season, the state fire marshal reminds Minnesotans to learn and practice fire safety so they can survive a residential fire. November and December are historically dangerous months for residential fires in Minnesota. This year has been no exception. There have been seven fire fatalities since Thanksgiving Eve, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety State Fire Marshal Division. Escape options, planning and practice keep people alive in a building fire, State Fire Marshal Bruce West said. Children as young as 3 years old can be taught to get out and stay out if parents plan and practice with them often. To prepare your family for fast escape from a fire: Draw a diagram of your home. Be sure to mark windows and doors. Plan two ways out of each room. Teach your kids to crawl low to protect themselves if they see smoke. Plan an outside meeting place for everyone in your home. Practice your escape plan with every family member. Make sure your kids know the sound of a smoke alarm and what
Todd County Historical Society meeting

The Todd County Historical Society met Monday, December 5 at the museum with 16 members present. President Gary Stracek called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The November minutes and treasurers report were read and approved. Shirley Lunceford reported on happenings at the museum in November. The micro-film has arrived and carpeting in the meeting room and adjacent room have been cleaned. Rita Stracek said she knew of a cabinet that could house the microfilm. It was agreed to purchase the cabinet. Bi-laws were discussed and a committee will begin working on them. Shirley will decide if the museum should open or close early due to bad weather. A note will be posted on the door. January, February and March meeting will be at 1 pm. The Belgian Waffle Feed is scheduled for September 14. Gary and Rita Stracek reported on the recent Region 5 meeting. The meeting adjourned and an open house was held in observance
BEST WISHES For The Coming Year

Thanks to all our friends and neighbors, our favorite time of year is also our busiest.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year too!

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4,863 of a total 6,436 structure fires in Minnesota occurred in residential property. 58 percent of fire deaths occurred where people generally feel safest at home.
somewhere away from home, know how to escape there, too. Keep matches and lighters out of reach of children. Working smoke alarms are critical to surviving a house fire. Smoke alarms need to be checked
often and batteries changed at least once a year. Alarms should be replaced after 10 years. State Fire Marshal Division 2012 statistics One structure fire was reported in Minnesota every 1.4 hours.
Peggys Potpourri
What is Figgy Pudding? Before you sing, "Now bring us some figgy pudding," it might be helpful to know exactly what you are requesting. Figgy pudding is an English dish similar to bread pudding. Made from figs, bread crumbs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and milk, the pudding is baked, then topped with a scrumptious brandied hard sauce, custard icing, powdered sugar, or whipped cream. The dish was immortalized in the song We Wish You a Merry Christmas and was served by Mrs. Cratchit in the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol. "....while visions of sugarplums danced in their head." Those famous sugarplums which fill children's dreams at Christmas were originally sugar coated coriander seeds, a treat that offered a sweet start and then a spicy burst of flavor. Later the recipe included small bits of fruit and became the confection we know today. Animal Cracker's were introduced at Christmastime in 1902. The carrying string on the box was designed so it could be hung on a Christmas Tree. The candy cane supposedly originated in 1670 when the choirmaster of Cologne Cathedral had candies made in the shape of a shepherd's crook. He distributed them to childred attending the church's creche scene to encourage them to silence. Today more than 1.75 million candy canes are made each year for the Christmas season. I once bought my kids a set of batteries for Christmas with a note on it saying, toys not included..........Bernard Manning
Pecan Pie Cookies

Cookie: 1 c. brown sugar 1 egg 2 c. flour Filling: 1 c. chopped pecans 1/4 c. whipping cream 3/4 c. butter, softened 1 t. vanilla 1 t. baking powder 1/2 c. brown sugar 1 t. vanilla
Heat oven to 350. Combine all cookies ingredients exceptflour and baking powder. Beat at medium speed until creamy. Reduce speed to low; add flour and baking powder. Beat until well mixed. Shape dough into 1 1/4 balls. Place 2 apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Make indentation in each cookie with thumb; rotate thumb to hollow out slightly. Combine all filling ingredients in small bowl; fill each cookie with 1 rounded teaspoon of filling. Bake 8 - 12 minutes. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet. Makes 3 dozen cookies
OPINIONS
Letter from the Country
Hi,
Tomorrow will be a better day

A strong breeze was blowing in our faces as Zane and I stood at the corner post between the cedar pasture and the hay field. Deer hunting has traditions, and on the first drive of the first season this is the traditional place to start. We have started three seasons together in the same spot, with success every year. This morning after standing there for an hour, it seemed like we had been standing there three years. It was two below zero when the group met at my house. My son, Damon, his son, Zane, Zanes uncle, Jason, and I made up the hunting party. We decided to drink coffee for a while and see if it might warm up a bit before venturing out. By the time we had procrastinated as much as possible and had all the coffee we could stand, it had warmed up to four degrees. It was not a heat wave, but just knowing the temperature was above zero helped some. By Walter Scott Our type of deer hunting entails drivers, who walk through the woods pushing deer ahead of them, and blockers, who hopefully stand where the deer run out and are able to get a shot. At ten years old, Zane is not yet allowed to hunt alone. He has to be a blocker. Since I am old, have bad knees, and own the property, I get to be the other blocker. Thats how Zane and I happened to be standing in the pasture, facing the wind, while we discussed our sanity in hushed tones. As a beginning hunter, Zane has done extremely well. For his first two years, it was one shot, one deer. Both of them were taken in this very corner on the farm. This is why he was not willing to wait until the temperature got up to freezing before starting the first drive. As time wore on and the skin on our faces felt like it was turning solid, even he was beginning to doubt our wisdom or the sanctity of maintaining this tradition. When the deer finally broke out of the cedars and ran down the hill toward us, we were both relieved and startled. We were startled, not really expecting deer to run out of the timber and relieved the drivers were not far away and we could go back to the house to get warm. We both pulled up in line like a firing squad and emptied our guns in the general direction on the approaching deer. We re-loaded, and fired another salvo toward them. They all ran safely away with not so much as a hair out of place. When Damon and Jason came out of the timber panting hard and dripping sweat, we had to explain why somewhere between fifteen and twenty rounds were fired and there was not a pile of dead deer to pick up. At a young age, Zane has learned to make up excuses with the best of us. The second drive was the south end of the farm. I have blocked the same fence line for about thirty years. When the deer come out, they come in large numbers, but never the same place. If we block high, they come out low. If we block Strawberry hill, they come out by the creek. This year, we blocked low and all the deer in the world ran out near the top of the hill. Shell casings piled up around our ankles but we still had no meat for the table. Fortunately, there was always tomorrow. Tomorrow had to be a better day.
Count down to Christmas! Some of the holiday festivities are now over. As far as I know all the area schools Christmas programs are done, and our church program was Sunday. The little ones are always cute, no matter what they do or dont do. We had many grandchildren in the program this year--nine I think. Some take their responsibilities VERY seriously and others--not so much. My mom came to the program too, and she had 11 great grandkids performing. There was a nice meal and time to visit afterwards. And of course lots and lots of home baked goodies for dessert. After the program and meal my family all headed to our farm for a family Christmas get together. We will be getting together with Sonnys kids on Christmas eve. We had planned a hayride, but our Minnesota weather didnt cooperate and we decided to scratch it as it was just too cold. A few people were disappointed, but most were thankful not to have to bundle up and go out in the frigid weather and pretend to be having fun. We got the tree set up, and only two of the grandsons (the youngest two) wanted to decorate it. Everyone else was busy with other pursuits. Anyway, it was apparent Mason (7) loves gold ornaments and Conal (6) loves red. Each decorated half the tree-and you can certainly tell who decorated each half. I am leaving it exactly as they did it--who could improve on a red and gold tree, evenly divided by color. Then we got out the giant gingerbread boys and and all the frosting and candies and that was a big hit. Nine gingerbread men, and each one unique. Orry made complete frosting pants on his, he just didnt think it was right for him to not have on pants. Oh, speaking of Orry, he was a shepherd and told his mom on Saturday that he hoped he didnt get sick and have to miss the program because then he couldnt wear his costume with the vest that feels like a dog. He cracks me up! We finished the day with a potluck supper and lots of laughs as when my kids all get together it is hilarious. Sometime a little over the top, but always funny. On another note, we are all of course busy with Christmas baking. And with baking comes a few flops--at least in our family it does. I made a cake for Sonnys moms birthday, and it didnt raise. I threw it out and started over--and believe me, I wasnt happy to have to stay up and bake another cake, but I did. And the second one didnt raise either--what the...? I dont know what happened, but we ended up buying a cake. Not as good as home baked, but better than flat! Mom also had a baking disaster. She had a pot luck party coming up and wanted my apple dumpling recipe, the one with crescent rolls and Mountain Dew. She had my sister pick up a couple tubes of crescent rolls for her and I supplied the Mountain Dew. But, apparently my sister didnt look too carefully at the crescent roll packages, because it turned out they were garlic flavored. And Mom didnt notice it when she made the dumplings. So, she had apples wrapped in garlic flavored rolls, topped with sugar, cinnamon and Mountain Dew. Who knows, maybe she invented a whole new taste experience. Well, thats about it for the adventures of the week. Better get the paper finished as its snowing and cold and I want to go home and do NOTHING! Happy Holidays to you all, Peggy
We Wish You a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

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DATE AND TIME OF SALE: July 18, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Todd County Sheriff s Office, the East Entrance to the Todd County Detention Center, City of Long Prairie to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to five (5) weeks under MN Stat. 580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on January 18, 2014. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m. M O R T G A G O R ( S ) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: May 21, 2013. MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee Marinus W. Van Putten, Jr., Reg. No. 11232X BEST & FLANAGAN LLP 225 South Sixth Street, Suite 4000 Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 339-7121 Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. ty if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on August 6, 2014. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 220 NW 4th Street, Bertha, MN 56437 TAX PARCEL ID NUMBER: 29-0015500 Dated: December 17, 2013 MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY Assignee of Mortgagee Barbara M. Ross, Reg. No. 182941 BEST & FLANAGAN LLP 225 South Sixth Street, Suite 4000 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 11, 2008 MORTGAGOR(S): Tracy L. Bowman, a single person and Robert A. Cline, a single person MORTGAGEE: Bremer Bank, National Association DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Filed for record September 15, 2008, as Document No. 459111 in the office of the County Recorder in Todd County, Minnesota ASSIGNMENT(S) OF MORTGAGE: Assignment dated September 11, 2008 to Minnesota Housing Finance Agency filed for record September 15, 2008 as Document No. 459112 in the office of the County Recorder in Todd County, Minnesota. Said mortgage is not Registered Land. TRANSACTION AGENT: None TRANSACTION AGENT S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: None LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Bremer Bank, National Association RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank Home Mortgage, a division of U. S. Bank Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 220 NW 4th Street, Bertha, MN 56437 TAX PARCEL ID NUMBER: 29-0015500 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOTS 1 , 2 AND 3, EXCEPT THE EAST 16 2/3 FEET OF LOT 3, BLOCK 1, KILBURN S THIRD ADDITION TO THE TOWNSITE OF BERTHA, TODD COUNTY, MINNESOTA, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER, TODD COUNTY, MINNESOTA COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $86,700.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: $82,320.52 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:
13-093699 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: April 27, 2006 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $79,500.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Fabiola Botello Becerra a/k/a Fabiola Botello and Miguel Carrillo, Wife and Husband MORTGAGEE: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed May 3, 2006, Todd County Recorder, as Document Number 441719 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 7, Block 13, Tweed's Fourth Addition to the Village of Long Prairie. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1202nd Ave SW, Long Prairie, MN 56347 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 36-0048800 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $74,885.22 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:
DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January 30, 2014, 10:00am PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's Main Office, 115 Third Street South, Long Prairie, MN 56347 to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s) the personal representatives or assigns. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property, if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23, is 11:59 p.m. on July 30, 2014, or the next business day if July 30, 2014 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032 DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: December 10, 2013 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP BY Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Diane F. Mach - 273788 Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 Randolph W. Dawdy - 2160X Ronald W. Spencer - 0104061 Stephanie O. Nelson 0388918 Gary J. Evers - 0134764 Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR
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NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT
The sale scheduled for July 18, 2013, postponed at the request of the Mortgagor to December 18, 2013 is, at the request of the Assignee of Mortgagee, postponed to February 6, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., at the Todd County Sheriff Office at the East Entrance to the Todd County Detention Center, City of Long Prairie. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the proper-

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: June 30, 2009 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $87,500.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Jonathon W. Deitering, as a single man and Tina M. Abrahamson, as a single woman MORTGAGEE: JPMorgan
Chase Bank, N.A. LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed July 1, 2009, Todd County Recorder, as Document Number 463413 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 13, Block 6 in the Original Townsite of the Village of Browerville (now City), Except the South 85 feet thereof PROPERTY ADDRESS: 121 East 3Rd St, Browerville, MN 56438 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 30-0014000 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $84,936.66 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January 23, 2014, 10:00am PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's Main Office, 115 Third Street South, Long Prairie, MN 56347 to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s) the personal representatives or assigns. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property, if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23, is 11:59 p.m. on July 23, 2014. "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032 DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: November 20, 2013 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP BY Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Diane F. Mach - 273788 Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 Randolph W. Dawdy - 2160X Ronald W. Spencer - 0104061
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Thursday, December 19, 2013 the Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-5 by CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGE. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The North Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 11 Township 129 North, Range 34 West PROPERTY ADDRESS: 21369 County Rd 86, Long Prairie, MN 56347 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 20.0011300 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $239,490.02 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January 16, 2014, 10:00am PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's Main Office, 115 Third Street South, Long Prairie, MN 56347 to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within 12 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s) the personal representatives or assigns. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property, if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23, is 11:59 p.m. on January 16, 2015. Dated: November 20, 2013 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-5 Assignee of Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP BY Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Diane F. Mach - 273788 Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 Randolph W. Dawdy - 2160X Ronald W. Spencer - 0104061 Stephanie O. Nelson - 0388918 Gary J. Evers - 0134764 Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR
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Stephanie O. Nelson - 0388918 Gary J. Evers - 0134764 Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR
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THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: March 1, 2005 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $165,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Lesa M. Wettstein and Scott J. Wettstein, wife and husband MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 100122200001481321 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: BNC Mortgage, Inc. SERVICER: America's Servicing Company DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed March 10, 2005, Todd County Recorder, as Document Number 432902, Thereafter modified by LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT dated May 26, 2009 and recorded December 14, 2009 as document number 466017 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Series 2005-5; thereafter corrected to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: February 25, 2008 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $83,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): John J. Barton, an unmarried man MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 1001310-2270433785-0 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: American Mortgage Network, Inc. SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed March 10, 2008, Todd County Recorder, as Document Number 455954 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association; Dated: August 20, 2013 filed: September 3, 2013, recorded as document number A486071 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter ( SE 1/4 SE 1/4 SE 1/4) of Section 15, Township 129, Range 32, Todd County, Minnesota less that part thereof deeded to the State of Minnesota recorded as Document N. 239998 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 24041 325Th Ave, Long Prairie, MN 56347 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 04-0014501 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $77,815.04 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:
DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January 9, 2014, 10:00am PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's Main Office, 115 Third Street South, Long Prairie, MN 56347 to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s) the personal representatives or assigns. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property, if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23, is 11:59 p.m. on July 9, 2014. Dated: November 4, 2013 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Assignee of Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP BY Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Diane F. Mach - 273788 Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 Randolph W. Dawdy - 2160X Ronald W. Spencer - 0104061 Stephanie O. Nelson - 0388918 Gary J. Evers - 0134764 Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR
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Store, Steve's Country Foods, and Total Express, second by Heid. CU Resolution 12042013A - after noting that no one came to discuss the 2014 Levy during the Truth and Taxation Hearing, motion by Heid, second by Santer to approve the 2014 Levy at $189,779.11. CU Resolution 12042013 Setting Wages for Ambulance Department motion by Iten, second by Heid to approve the resolution. CU Dialogue Items: Council heard that approximately 10 properties would have a special levy imposed on their taxes payable 2014 due to not paying either their utility bills or their ambulance bills. The total of special levy assessments is $5,970.64. Council discussed the fire that damaged Land O' Lakes facility. Council all agreed that the City would assist LOL in any way in can in order to ensure the plant does not close since the City does not want to see the jobs LOL provides leaving the community and area. Local Purchase: 99.4% Adjournment: Motion by Wieshalla second by Iten to adjourn the meeting at 7:42 p.m. Lynn Fabro Mike Aksamit City Administrator Mayor
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Proceedings of the Board of Education Regular Meeting #11 Independent School District #787 December 9, 2013 Browerville, Minnesota 7:30 P.M.
Members Present: Denis Irsfeld, Bob Bryniarski, Mike Jeziorski, Joe Duncan, Heidi Iten, and Denise Gaida, and Corey Heid Member(s) Absent: Others Present: Scott Vedbraaten - Superintendent, Patrick Sutlief - K-12 Principal, Darla Schaefer-Business Manager, Wayne Petermeier Activities Director, Venus King Browerville Blade and Robert Schueller. The meeting was called to order by Board Chairman Irsfeld at 7:30 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Superintendent Vedbraaten presented the hearing on budget and proposed property tax levy. There was no concern brought to the attention of the school board. Motion by Duncan second by Bryniarski and carried to approve the agenda with the addition of the Personnel 7.0, Resignation of Darwin Beach, and 9.0 Resource Solutions vote. Motion by Jeziorski, second by Heid and carried to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting #10, November 4, 2013, as reviewed and published. Reports Mr. Sutlief reported on the following: The high school gym is set up for the Christmas concerts this week, so the gym is shut down. The physical education classes are bowling this week. Jump Rope for Heart was a huge success, and eight lucky children were able to hit teachers and one administrator with a pie. We continue to have our 10th graders take the PLAN ACT test, the eighth graders the Explore test, and the juniors the ASVAB. Each of these tests prepares students for the ACT or the Accuplacer. Browerville will be
City of Browerville Official Minutes of the Browerville City Council December 4, 2013
The monthly Browerville City Council Meeting for December met at City Hall on December 4, 2013 and was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Members Aksamit, Iten, Wieshalla, Santer and Heid were present. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Consent Agenda: A) Approval of Minutes of the June 12, 2013 meeting B) Payment of Claims C) Building Permits: None Motion by Wieshalla second by Iten to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. CU Department Reports: Liquor Store: Angie Benning, Liquor Store Manager, was present to update the Council on the Liquor Store. November sales were outstanding. The Big Buck Contest and Wine Tasting improved sales at the end of deer hunting and helped create a nice profit for the month. Benning is planning a New Year's Eve party with DJ, prizes and more for December. Public Works: Chuck Buhl was absent due to the pressing need to clear the City's streets. Council heard the Public Works staff had received a compliment for the great job they do for the City. Motion by Heid second by Wieshalla to approve Department Reports. CU Other Business: Club Liquor License for Vet's Club - motion by Iten to approve the license, second by Wieshalla. CU Sunday Liquor License for Vet's Club - motion by Wieshalla to approve, second by Santer. CU Cigarette Licenses - motion by Wieshalla to approve the cigarette licenses for the Browerville Liquor
NOTICE OF FILING FOR THE 2014 TODD COUNTY SPECIAL GENERAL ELECTION
Notice is hereby given that a Special General Election will be held in Todd County on Monday, May 19, 2014 for the purpose of electing candidates for the office listed below. The filing period for these offices begins at 8:00 a.m., Monday, December 23, 2013, and ends at 5:00 p.m., Friday, January 3, 2014. If necessary, a Special Primary Election will be held in Todd County on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 for the purpose of nominating candidates for the office listed below. Note: Filing offices will be closed at Noon on December 24th and all of December 25th. Filing offices will also be closed at Noon on December 31st and all of January 1st. The filing place for county offices is with the County Auditor located in the Historic Courthouse at 215 1st Avenue S, Suite #201, Long Prairie, MN. Candidates may file in person or by mail. Candidates who will be absent from the state during the filing period may arrange to file, in person, prior to departure. This notice is provided pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 204B.33 subd b.
COUNTY OFFICES
One County Commissioner for District 1 (for term expiring December 2016) Todd County Auditor/Treasurer
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participating in the PCN (Positive Community Norms) survey in late February. It is part of the Alcohol grant. Seniors were fitted for caps and gowns last week. The penny drive brought in $742.68 and over 500 pounds of food. The district Facebook page has been utilized quite a bit, for there are over 310 likes at this time. Mr. Vedbraaten reported on the following: The October Breakfast and Lunch Food Service Report, The November Breakfast and Lunch Food Service Report, information about an attempt to fund the golf program by patrons, and the lunch meeting initiated by Browerville with Eagle Valley s superintendent in an attempt to offer assistance with programming and needs that are arising with their district. Mr. Petermeier reported on the following: The early success of the winter sports teams, concession stand status, and the procedures necessary if the district were to consider golf. Personnel Motion by Heid, second by Duncan and carried to approve the resignation of Darwin Beach as custodian and post for the position until filled. New Business Motion by Bryniarski, second by Gaida and carried to approve the 2013 pay 2014 levy at $425,536.35. Motion by Jeziorski, second by Iten and carried to approve the Driver s training behind the wheel instructor s salary at $22.50/ hour for 2014. Motion by Bryniarski, second by Iten and carried to approve the following behind the wheel drivers training prices: Resident/students attending full-
COUNTY PRINTING TODD COUNTY, MINNESOTA Designation of Extra Printing

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Todd County, Minnesota will receive sealed bids for the extra publication of the Financial Statement for the year 2013 as required by law until Four oclock p.m., Friday December 27, 2013. Bids will be open at 9:05 on December 30, 2013 in the County Board Room. This requires the extra publication for distribution of the Financial Statement to the remaining parts of the county not covered by the distribution of the official paper. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond in such an amount as may be determined by the County Board. The County Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids if in its judgment of the public interest so require pursuant to M.S 279.07, and it waives any informalities therein. Karen Busch Todd County Auditor/Treasurer
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COUNTY PRINTING TODD COUNTY, MINNESOTA

Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Todd County will receive sealed bids until Four oclock P.M., Friday, December 27, 2013 at the County Auditor-Treasurers Office. Bids will be opened at the County Board meeting on Monday, December 30, 2013 at 9:05 a.m. in the County Board Room, for publication for the year 2014 as may be required by the County of Todd, a municipal corporation, as follows:
Designation of the Official Newspaper

This requires the publishing of official proceedings by the Todd County Board, and other legal and public notices required by all Todd County Departments, publication of the financial statement and publication of the list of lands in Todd County, delinquent in taxes for the year 2013, which have not been attached to prior judgment. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a perfor ance bond in such an amount as may be determined by the County Board. The County Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids if in its judgment of the public interest so require pursuant to M.S. 279.07, and to waive any informalities therein. Karen Busch Todd County Auditor/Treasurer
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time Browerville High School $200.00, Extra hours - $45 per hour, non-resident students (on a space available basis) - $260, and extra non-resident hours - $50 per hour. Motion by Iten, second by Gaida and carried to approve the special education overnight camping trip to Camp Confidence on February 5-7, 2014. Motion by Duncan, second by Bryniarski and carried to approve the Resolution Directing Administration to Make Recommendations for Reduction in Programs and Positions and/or Cost Saving Efficiencies and Reasons Therefore: The following voted in favor: Heid, Duncan, Gaida, Iten, Jeziorski, Bryniarski, and Irsfeld. There were no members who voted against the motion. The resolution was approved.
Motion by Duncan, second by Bryniarski and carried to approve to set the 2014 organizational meeting for January 13, 2014 at 7:30 P.M. Motion by Duncan, second by Gaida and carried to approve the vendor claims in the following accounts. General Fund $269,312.59 Food Service $24,389.61 Transportation $39,954.60 Capital Expend $23,872.70 Community Service $3,856.29 Trust and Agency $4,473.64 TOTAL $367,989.94 Adjournment Motion by Jeziorski, second by Bryniarski and carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 P.M. Heidi Iten, Clerk
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Iona Township Filing Notice

Iona Township will hold filings for candidacy for two positions on the township board. The supervisor position is for a three year term. The office of Clerk is open for a two year term. Persons wishing to file for office may do so with Iris Hegseth (218-7562107) from Tuesday, December 31, 2013 until Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. Filing fee is $2.00. Iona Township Iris Hegseth, Clerk
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Notice of Filing for Turtle Creek Township

Notice is hereby given the filings for elections of Turtle Creek Township offices will open on December 31, 2013 and cease at 5:00 p.m. January 14, 2014. Officers to be elected are: 1 Supervisor for a 3 year term 1 Clerk for a 2 year term Residents wishing to file for office may contact Turtle Creek Township Clerk. Roxanne Japp, Turtle Creek Township Clerk
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City council imposes special levy on ten properties

By Venus King
Browerville Superintendent meets with Eagle Vally Superintendent to discuss educational options for both districts
By Venus King
All Browerville School Board members were present at the December School Board meeting. At the beginning of the meeting the Public Hearing on the Budget and Proposed Tax Levy was held. This was an opportunity for constituents to ask questions and discuss the current proposed tax levy for taxes payable in 2014. No one from the public were present. School board members approved the certified total levy amount of $425,536.35. Principal Sutlief reminded members that Wednesday December 11 at 7:30 pm is the High School Winter Concert and the Elementary Concert is Thursday December 12 at 1:30. During practice time for the concert, the high school gym is set up for the concert allowing the Phy Ed classes to go bowling at Long Prairie. The 10th grade students have taken the PLAN ACT test (a prep for the ACT test), 8th grade students have taken the
EXPLORE test and 11th grade students will be taking the ASVAB test on December 17. All of these assessment tests are tools for the students to prepare for placement exams like the ACT or the Accuplacer test. Browerville students will also be participating in the PCN (Positive Community Norms) survey in late February or early March of 2014. This is part of the alcohol grant. National Honor Society's penny drive was a success, raising $742.68 in change and bills and over 500 pounds of food for the Food Shelf. The seniors were fitted for their caps and gowns last week. Browerville has their own Facebook page with 310 likes which surpasses the goal of 150. Mr. Petermeier, Athletic Director, stated the concession stand will no longer be serving Junction Pizza due to a recall by the Federal Government. Some money was missing Friday night, and he reminds
all students to make sure personal items are locked at all times, not left in pockets in locker rooms or on the bus. Tech update Mr. Irsfeld has been working with the person who supplies computers for the school has a price to $250 per computer. The students are using the Learn Pads every day and really enjoy them. Food Service report A total of 6,874 lunches were served in November. Breakfast served 5,719 meals. Approximately 79% of students have breakfast at school and approximately 95% of students have lunch at school. Superintendent Vedbraaten informed the board members that he initiated a meeting with the Superintendent of Eagle Valley Schools to discuss education opportunities. Browerville has offered opportunities to students from Eagle Valley. In addition the districts discussed pairing and sharing as we are only a few miles apart making Ag classes, Welding, Industrial
Technology Courses and Languages available to Eagle Valley students. The districts could look at additional ways to share assets and save resources and dollars. Mr. Vedbraaten stated the meeting went well. Board members approved accepting the resignation of Darwin Beach as part time custodian. Darwin has accepted a position in Brainerd. It was approved to set the Driver Training and behind the wheel Driver Education Instructor salary at $22.50 per hour for 2014. Also approved are the fees for 2014; Resident/students attending BHS full time is $200. (Fee includes six hours behind the wheel training, Extra hours $45 per hour. Non resident students (on space available basis) - $260 per six hour session and extra hour's $50. Approval was given for the Special Education Overnight Camping Trip to Camp Confidence February 5-7, 2014. The Special Ed class has attended Camp Confidence many times in the past and have found it to be a very rewarding field trip. After the bills were approved the meeting was adjourned.
The December City Council meeting was held Wednesday December 4. All council members were present. After the agenda was approved, Department Reports were given. Liquor Store Report Angie Benning, Liquor Store Manager was present to update the council on the liquor store and stated that in November the sales were outstanding. The Big Buck Contest and Wine Tasting improved sales at the end of deer hunting that helped create a nice profit for the month. Angie is planning a New Year's Eve party with a DJ, prizes and more. December. Public Works Chuck Buhl was absent due to the pressing need to clear the city's streets. Council members were informed of a compliment for the public works staff on the great job they do for the city. Council members approved the Liquor License and the Sunday Liquor License for the Vets Club. Also approved was the Cigarette Licenses for the Browerville Liquor Store, Steves Country Foods and Total Express. No member of the public came to discuss the 2014 Levy during the Truth and Taxation Hearing and council members approved to set the 2014 Levy at $189,779.11. Council members heard that approximately 10 properties would have a special levy imposed on their taxes payable in 2014 due to not paying either their utilities or their ambulance bills. The total special levy assessment is $5,970.64. The staff of the ambulance crew will receive a 3% wage increase. Their last increase was in 2008. Council Members discussed the fire damage at the Land O' Lakes facility. All council members agreed that the city would assist Land O' Lakes in any way it can in order to ensure the plant does not close. The city does not want to see the jobs Land O' Lakes provides leaving the community and area. Council meeting was then adjourned.
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STUDENT NEWS
Browerville Lions Student Of The Month
The Browerville Blade, Page 9, Thursday, December 19, 2013
Trent Johnson is Browerville Lions Student of the Month for November. Trent is always helpful and participates in many activities. Trent is a member of the football, basketball, and baseball teams. He is also in band and choir, participating in jazz band and pop singers. Other activities include FFA, and a National Honor Society member. Trent is a very good role model for the younger students at Browerville High School. When asked for assistance he is always a willing candidate and goes about the task at hand in an upbeat manner. When Trent needs help he shows appreciation to those aiding him. Trent demonstrates the true colors and pride of being a Browerville Tiger.
Lady Tigers pick up third win

By Coach Middendorf Browerville 74 Upsala 33
Browerville picked up a key Section 5A win Friday night in Upsala with a 74-33 victory over the Cardinals. All five Tiger starters scored in double figures in a balanced scoring attack highlighted by 8 three point goals. Browerville jumped out to an early lead and never looked back as they cruised to a 44-14 lead at halftime. Paige Callahan led all scorers with a season high 17 point performance. Quinn Kircher and Kendra Buchta each poured in 12 points. Crystal Pearson knocked down 13 points while Kale Knutson chipped in 11 points including 3 long range three-pointers. The Tigers owned the boards all evening which allowed the team to push the ball eventually leading to some easy lay ups. Browerville shot 14 of 19 at the free throw line. Katie Ripplinger led the Cardinals in scoring with 10 points. Browerville currently sits with an overall record of 3-0. The orange and black will be back in action Thursday night when they travel to Long Prairie for a conference matchup with the Thunder. The Tigers will travel to the Wood City Classic in Cloquet on Dec. 27th and 28th for a holiday tournament. Friday night the orange and black will be tested by 3A opponent Cloquet and then will turn around and battle 4A opponent Bemidji on Saturday afternoon.
Results of Litchfield invitational

The Browerville wrestling team got an early start Saturday as they headed to Litchfield for a Varsity/JV Individual tournament with a number of quality teams. It proved to be a difficult, but necessary, test. The Tigers came away with four top six finishers on the varsity side and one champion in the JV tournament, with a group of wrestlers earning their first victories at any level. At the varsity level Noah Becker was the highest placer with a second place finish. He won two challenging decisions on his way to the 113 pound final 6-0 over Logan Nelson of Litchfield and 32 over Brenan Holien of ACGC. In an exciting final Becker lost a 7-5 overtime decision to Sam Tibbets of Litchfield. Seniors Jake Gaida and Jackson Wollenburg placed sixth at 195 and 145 respectively. Both wrestlers picked up a single victory on their way to the podium and wrestled competitively against quality opponents in defeat. Rounding out the place winners for the Tigers was Austin Chyba who placed 5th at Heavyweight. On the JV level it was an opportunity to wrestle for the first time for many of the new Tiger wrestlers. Those wrestlers who competed were Nic Becker, Austin Twardowski, Russell Parteka, Eric Sticha, Bo Olson, James Gaida, Devin Lange, Tony Gosmire, Kellen Pulliam and John Statema. Bo Olson came away with two victories against no defeats and a championship for his efforts. Winning their first matches on the day were Austin Twardowski, James Gaida and Eric Sticha. The Tigers full squad will be in action next Saturday, December 7th in Litchfield at the Dragon Varsity/JV Invitational.
Tiger Sports
Thur. Dec. 26: GH @ Windom, 7:00; BH @ Minnehaha Fri. Dec. 27: GBB @ Cloquet Holiday Tourney; GH @ Princeton, 1:00; BH @ Minehaha Sat. Dec. 28: GBB @ Cloquet Holiday Tourney
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What is fruitcake? Fruitcake frt-kak n (1848) 1: a rich cake containing nuts, dried or candied fruits, and spices; 2: a foolish, eccentric, or crazy person. What is Christmas without fruitcake? Indeed, this chewy, rich confection is a staple of the holidays, but what, exactly, is it? It is called a cake, but because it is chock-full of nuts and candied fruits, it resembles a candy bar. When sliced, pieces can be passed off as cookies. In ancient times, fruitcake was made with raisins, pomegranate seeds, and pine nuts mixed together with barley mash. Later, honey, spices, and candied fruits were added. Because of fruitcake's consistency and longevity, early warriors and hunters carried it with them on long journeys. This rich fruitcake is a staple of the holidays.
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In the 1700s, Europeans baked ceremonial fruitcakes at the end of the nut harvest, saved them, and then ate them at the beginning of the next year's harvest. This was done with the hope that it would bring another successful harvest. Also, throughout Europe during this time, the consumption of fruitcake (also called plum cake) was restricted to special occasions because of its "sinfully rich" taste. Those laws were later rescinded, and fruitcake became an essential of the Victorian tea era. In 18th-century England, it was believed that unmarried wedding guests who put a slice of fruitcake under their pillow at night would dream of the person they were destined to marry. George I of England tasted his first Christmas pudding in 1714. It included 5 pounds of suet and 1 pound of plums. Good luck or an extra present goes to the first one to find a glass
pickle ornament hidden on a Christmas tree. This German custom originated in an ornament making district, and has spread to the United States. Berrien Springs, Michigan calls itself the Christmas Pickle Capital of the World. There is an annual Christmas Pickle Celebration in early December with a Pickle Parade lead by the Grand Dillmeister Mince pies date back to medieval times and possibly long before. They are descended from a huge pie baked on Christmas Eve containing chopped beef, suet, nuts, spices and fruit of which whole dried plums were an important constituent. The pie was originally baked open but as time wore on a crust was added, on top of which a pastry effigy of the infant Jesus was laid to represent him lying in his cradle.
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Argentina: After attending Midnight mass on Christmas Eve, a traditional meal would include roast pig, turkey and pan dulce (a sweet Christmas bread). Christmas occurs during the summertime and many families barbecue Christmas dinner or spend the day at the beach. Australia: On Christmas Eve snacks are left out for Father Christmas (cookies and milk, or maybe some beer?) and water for the kangaroos that pull his sleigh while in Australian airspace. Canada: In Newfoundland on St. Stephen's Day (December 26) Catholic families would have a dish made with dried, salted cod named 'Christmas Fish.' Germany: According to German tradition, partaking in a roast of pork dinner on Christmas Eve will prevent evil and promote prosperity in the New Year. Germany: The Germans tend to have a game feast on Christmas day, usually wild boar or venison. Ireland: The traditional Irish Christmas Eve dinner is the 'Black Fast' of boiled salt cod and potatoes. Ireland: In Ireland there are 3 special puddings made for the holidays; one for Christmas, one for New Year's and another for Twelfth Night. Ireland: Turkey with whiskey glaze - whiskey and honey together with a splash of orange will give an impressive and great tasting twist to the traditional bird. Italy: Tortellini is a speciality of the Bolognese Christmas dinner (filled with turkey, ham, and sausage forcemeat). Jamaica: Christmas dinner usually consists of rice, gungo peas, chicken, ox tail and curried goat. Mexico: In Oaxaca, Mexico, Christmas Eve is also the Night of the Radishes, when large radishes are cut into animal shapes. Netherlands: The Dutch eat chicken stuffed with sauerkraut at Christmas to mark the end the year and celebrate the beginning of the New Year. The reason for chicken? Because the animal scratches the ground, it symbolizes scratching the earth over the old year. Norway: Julekaka, Christmas Bread, is a favorite in Norway. It is a sweet yeast raised bread flavored with cardamom, citron and raisins. Norway: The big festive feast takes place on Christmas Eve. Most people around the coastal regions eat fish - concoctions of cod and haddock and a variety called lutefisk. Inland they go for pork chops, specially prepared sausages and occasionally lamb. Poland: The traditional Christmas Eve supper consists of 12 non-meat dishes, representing the months of the year and featuring fish such as pike, herring and carp. Other typical Polish dishes are fish soup, sauerkraut with wild mushrooms or peas and Polish dumplings with various fillings. Scotland: Rich tatties and neeps - a traditional dish made with mashed potatoes, Swede, carrots, onion and butter, garnished with chives and black pepper. Sweden: Hiding an almond inside rice pudding is a Christmas custom in Sweden. Whoever gets it has good luck for the new year. United Kingdom: The majority of families (90%) around the UK consider turkey a Christmas tradition. According to the British Turkey Information Service, UK residents consumed 10 million turkeys in 2000 for Christmas, along with 25 million Christmas puddings, 250 million pints of beer and 35 million bottles of wine. Wales: Leek and onion sauce to accompany the turkey. Leeks, onion, cloves, breadcrumbs, milk, nutmeg and bay leaves blended to create a thick and creamy alternative to ordinary bread sauce. Frumenty was a spiced porridge, enjoyed by both the rich and poor. It is thought to be the forerunner of modern Christmas puddings with origins in a Celtic legend of the harvest god Dagda, who stirred a porridge made up of all the good things of the Earth. The traditional flaming Christmas pudding dates back to 1670 in England. It is a British Christmas tradition that a wish made while mixing the Christmas pudding will come true only if the ingredients are stirred in a clockwise direction. Eating mince pies at Christmas dates back to 16th century Britain, where iIt is still believed that to eat a mince pie on each of the Twelve Days of Christmas will bring 12 happy months in the year to follow. At lavish Christmas feasts in the Middle Ages, swans and peacocks were sometimes served for dinner. A traditional Christmas dinner in early England was the head of a pig prepared with mustard. The Christmas turkey first appeared on English tables in the 16th century, but didn't immediately replace the traditional fare of goose, beef or boar's head in the rich households. In Victorian England, turkeys were popular for Christmas dinners. Some of the birds were raised in Norfolk, and taken to market in London. To get them to London, the turkeys were supplied with boots made of sacking
or leather. The turkeys were then walked to market. The boots protected their feet from the frozen mud of the road. Boots were not used for geese: instead, their feet were protected with a covering of tar. One notable medieval English Christmas celebration featured a giant 165-pound pie. The giant pie was nine feet in diameter. Its ingredients included: * 2 bushels of flour * 20 pounds of butter * 4 geese * 2 rabbits * 4 wild ducks * 2 woodcocks * 6 snipes * 4 partridges * 2 neats' tongues * 2 curlews * 6 pigeons * and 7 blackbirds. During the Christmas season, over 1.76 billion candy canes will be produced. Candy canes started out as straight white sticks of sugar candy used to decorate Christmas trees. A choirmaster at Cologne Cathedral decided have the ends bent to depict a shepherd's crook
and he would pass them out to the children to keep them quiet during the services. It wasn't until about the 20th century that candy canes acquired their red stripes and if you turn it upside down, it becomes the letter J symbolizing the first letter in Jesus' name. In Armenia, the traditional Christmas Eve meal consists of fried fish, lettuce, and spinach. The meal is traditionally eaten after the Christmas Eve service, in commemoration of the supper eaten by Mary on the evening before Christ's birth. In the Ukraine, they bake a traditional Christmas bread called "kolach." This bread is braided into a ring, and three such rings are placed one on top of the other, with a candle in the center of the top one. The three rings symbolize the Holy Trinity. They also set the table for Christmas Eve dinner with two tablecloths: one for the ancestors of the family, the other for the living members as in pagan times, ancestors were believed to be benevolent spirits who, when shown respect, brought good fortune.
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Cassidy J. Vondall, Staples, dishonored check-$140.00, $96.38 restitution Eagle Bend Police Christopher P. Graphenteen, Hewitt, furnish alcohol to a minor-$490.00, 180 days, stayed 170 days, 2 yr, supervised probation, 2 yr Osakis Police Carol J. Scheller, Wadena, DWI-$515.00, chem. depend. eval, 90 days, stayed 90 days, 2 yr, probation, 2 yr Wendy J. Zwilling, Osakis, 65/55-$130.00 DNR Michael C. Baas, Alexandria, transport loaded firearm$190.00 Christopher J. Lyon, Holdingford, fail to tend traps-$190.00 MN State Patrol Brandon R. Holmes, Breckenridge, 65/55-$130.00 Tara M. Jensen, Miltona, 75/65-$130.00 Lori A. Boehmlehner, Wheaton, 80/70-$130.00 Monica M. Bruhn, Fargo, ND, 92/70-$230.00 Mandy J. Dietz, Bismarck, ND, 86/70-$150.00 Michael R. Goetsch, Minnetonka, 65/55-$130.00 Jared M. Haglund, Isle, 65/55$130.00 Adam J. Hansen, Sauk Centre, 70/55-$150.00 Stormy L. Merten, West Union, 65/55-$130.00 Reed M. Sprung, Center City, expired registration-$120.00 Karen M. Vanscoik, Alexandria, 90/70-$230.00 Minnesota hunters harvested 164,550 deer during 2013, according to preliminary numbers announced by the Department of Natural Resources. Through the beginning of December, firearms hunters harvested 144,000 deer, a 6 percent drop from the 153,000 harvested in 2012. Preliminary numbers for the late season in southeastern Minnesota show hunters harvested 4,400 deer, down from
Sheriffs Report
On Sunday, December 8, at approximately 1:19 pm, the Minnesota State Patrol responded to and investigated a one-vehicle injury crash on Hwy 71, north of Browerville, near milepost 196. A southbound vehicle, driven by April Grossman, 22, Park Rapids, lost control, ran off the road and rolled. Grossman and three other occupants were transported by ambulance to the CentraCare Hospital, Long Prairie, for non-life threatening injuries Anyone with information concerning any of these cases is urged to call the Todd County Sheriffs Department at 320-7322157 or 1-800-794-5733.
Preliminary 2013 firearms deer harvest numbers released

the 5,000 harvested in 2012. The statewide muzzleloader season remains open through Sunday, Dec. 15. The archery season closes on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Deer harvest numbers are calculated using data provided by hunters when they register a deer. A final report, which includes more detailed harvest information, will be released at the end of January.
Court Report
Court appearances are First Appearance, RU8 (second appearance), and Omnibus (third appearance) December 9: Eric J. Marsh, Eagle Bend, pled guilty to DUI at an RU8 hearing. He was fined $1020, sentenced to 365 days, with 348 days stayed for six years, placed on supervised probation for six years, and must abstain from alcohol, complete an alcohol use assessment and attend a MADD impact panel. Elizabeth Rodriguez, address unknown, appeared for an omnibus hearing on fifth degree marijuana possession and giving a false name to a peace officer charges. A settlement conference was set for January 13. December 10: Elizer Rodriguez, address unknown, appeared in court on fifth degree marijuana possession, giving a false name to a peace officer, and fleeing a police officer charges. An RU8 hearing was scheduled for December 16. Rodney L Mills, Staples, pled guilty to driving after cancellation. He was fined $535, sentenced to 365 days, with 350 days stayed for four years and placed on probation for four years.
Traffic Citations
Todd County Sheriff Dale J. Czechowicz, Motley, 70/60-$130.00 Braeden J. Jaeger, Alexandria, possess marijuana$140.00; possess drug paraphernalia-$50.00 Brianna J. Kastner, Spicer, under age consumption-$190.00 Cesar A. Ledesma Medel, Sauk Centre, drive after suspension-$290.00
John C. Long, Jr., Croswell, drive after revocation-$290.00 Ronald C. Molnau, Randall, drive after revocation-$290.00 Michael A. Nelson, Minnetonka, 40/30-$130.00 Andrew J. Schnettler, Clarissa, 65/55-$130.00 Ryan C. Yahnke, Albertville, possess drug paraphernalia$140.00 Staples Police Shawn M. Dause, Staples, dog/ cat running at large-$50.00
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Grain Market Report

Corn............................................................$ 3.81 Bu. Soybeans................................................. $12.87 Bu. Prices change daily, call for current price
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Washington; 7. Olmsted; 8. Otter Tail; 9. Stearns; 10. Wright; 11. Itasca; 12. Cass; 13. Beltrami; 14. Sherburne; 15. Meeker; 16. Crow Wing; 17. Pine; 18. Mille Lacs; 19. Rice; 20. Scott; 21. Becker; 22. Aitkin; 23. Carver; 24. Morrison; 25. Blue Earth. To view a complete county-bycounty list of drunk driving deaths and alcohol-related serious crashes, visit: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/ots/Documents/alc-realtedworst-co-10-12.pdf. MINNESOTA DRUNK DRIVING FACTS 104 people were killed in drunk driving crashes in 2012. 2,644 people suffered injuries in alcohol-related crashes in 2012. 28,418 people were arrested for DWI in 2012the average alcoholconcentration was 0.154. DWI CONSEQUENCES A DWI offense can result in loss of license for up to a year, thousands in costs and possible jail time. Repeat DWI offenders, as well as first-time offenders arrested at 0.16 and above alcohol-concentration level, must use ignition interlock in order to regain legal driving privileges, or face at least one year without a drivers license. Offenders with three or more offenses are required to use interlock for three to six years, or they will never regain driving privileges. TIPS TO PREVENT DRUNK DRIVING Plan for a sober ride designate a sober driver, use a cab/public transportation or stay at the location of the celebration. Offer to be a designated driver, or be available to pick up a loved one anytime, anywhere. Buckle up the best defense against a drunk driver. Report drunk driving call 911 when witnessing impaired driving behavior. Be prepared to provide location, license plate number and observed dangerous behavior. ABOUT THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT PUBLIC SAFETY The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) comprises 11 divisions where 2,100 employees operate programs in the areas of law enforcement, crime victim assistance, traffic safety, alcohol and gambling, emergency commu-
Pro Ag Services Eagle Bend 218-738-2552

Todd County Employment Opportunity
Generalist Property Records and Tax Payer Services
POSITION SUMMARY: The PRTS Division has three positions assigned to this role serving as the primary contact for customers seeking services from the Assessor, Auditor-Treasurer and Recorders offices. Currently there is two staff with finance backgrounds and we desire to have the individual filling this vacancy to have a background in real estate or related field. The incumbent will have a working knowledge of the functions and practices primarily in the Recorders and Assessors office and the ability to fill in as needed with generalist duties assigned from the Auditor Treasurers office. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED (Vocational/Technical Degree is preferred) and moderate (one to three years) experience in real estate or related field and providing support, experience in a government land service department or equivalent combination of education or experience. Incumbent must possess strong interpersonal skills, listening skills and attention to detail and accuracy. Must possess the ability to work under pressure of constant interruption and ability to adapt to change. Requires valid MN Drivers License or access to transportation. Must successfully pass a background check. SALARY: Grade 16 - $13.506 $20.671 per hour, plus an excellent benefit package. This is a non-exempt, union position. HOW TO APPLY: Submit a completed county application to the Todd County Administration/Human Resources Department, 215 1st Avenue South, Suite 300, Long Prairie, MN 56347, phone 320732-6447or e-mail to "mailto:lori.jorgensen@co.todd.mn.us" lori.jorgensen@co.todd.mn.us. Job description and official application for employment are available at: HYPERLINK http://www.co.todd.mn.us www.co.todd.mn.us. APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 20, 2013 Todd County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Extra DWI patrols continue statewide through December

An estimated 1,005 people have been arrested for DWI in Minnesota since the kickoff of a month-long enforcement campaign Nov. 27, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety. Throughout the month of December, state and local law enforcement agencies are working overtime hours during a statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign in an effort to prevent drunk driving tragedies. Our first priority is always to educate motorists about the dangers of drunk driving and remind them how important it is to plan ahead for a sober ride, said Lt. Eric Roeske, Minnesota State Patrol. Unfortunately, we still have motorists who choose to ignore that message. Enforcement efforts like this are essential in getting these motorists off the road before they cause direct harm to anyone else. Minnesotas Top 25 Dangerous Drunk Driving Counties Roads in Minnesotas 25 counties with the highest combined totals of drunk driving traffic deaths and alcohol-related serious injuries will be a primary focus for increased enforcement. Extra DWI patrols will continue in the 25 counties periodically through September 2014, as part of a 12-month, federally funded enforcement program. These 25 counties accounted for 202 (60 percent) of the states drunk driving deaths and 620 (71 percent) of the states alcohol-related serious injuries during the last three years (20102012): 1. Hennepin; 2. Anoka; 3. Ramsey; 4.St. Louis; 5. Dakota; 6.
Part time Custodial Posting Browerville Public School

The Browerville Public School has an opening for a custodian, 5 hours per day. The duties for the position include; general cleaning, vacuuming, gym setup, mowing, trimming and other duties as assigned. The position requires the ability to lift up to 65 lbs. and use ladders up to 10. Applications for the position are available in the main school office or on the Browerville Public School web site and are to be returned to the main office, this will remain open until filled. Applicants must pass a current Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and Minnesota Predatory Offender Registry background check. Contact Walt Lucas, Head Custodian with questions at 320-594-8125.
The Browerville Public School is an equal opportunity employer.
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INTER-CITY BOWLING WINS LOSS TEAM 13 7 PRO AG 13 7 BASO 12 8 BENSON 12 8 BALLROOM 5 15 BUSY B. CAFE 5 15 E B LUMBER HIGH MEN'S GAMES: AL BLOMMEL 227, AL WOIDA 203, VIC CARLSON 202 LADIES HIGH GAMES: JESSICA OLSON 185 & 150 HIGH MEN'S SERIES: VIC CARLSON 566, LEON DICKINSON 562, ROBIN WOIDA 549 HIGH LADIES SERIES: JESSICA OLSON 479 MORE THAN 1,000 ARRESTED FOR DWI SINCE THANKSVING EVE
nications, fire safety, pipeline safety, driver licensing, vehicle registration and emergency management. DPS activity is anchored by three core principles: education, enforcement and prevention. ABOUT THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) designs, implements and coordinates federally funded traffic safety enforcement and education programs to improve driver behaviors and reduce the deaths
and serious injuries that occur on Minnesota roads. OTS also administers state funds for the motorcycle safety program and for the child seats for needy families program. OTS is an anchoring partner of the states Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) traffic safety initiative. A primary vision of the TZD program is to create a safe driving culture in Minnesota in which motorists support a goal of zero road fatalities by practicing and promoting safe and smart driving behavior.
Flooding, continued
see the damage. The countys insurance carrier, Minnesota Counties Insurance Trust, sent an adjuster who examined the damage on Dec. 13 to determine how much drywall would have to be replaced, whether any of the carpet could be dried and reused, and how much damage to equipment and other items had occurred. Bleess said in a telephone interview that Servicemaster, Inc., was hired by the county to remove the water and clean the carpet portions that could be saved. They were on the job Dec. 13. A spokesperson for the Todd County Historical Society (TCHS) said in a telephone interview that damage to the Todd County Museum, also housed in the Main Street Government Center, was minimal. Parts of the carpet in the museums meeting room and gift shop were dampened by the water seeping under the walls that divide the museum from the rest of the Main Street Government Center. No exhibits were affected. The TCHS spokesperson also said he had been told that some of the old record books stored on the floor in several offices in the Main Street Government Center had been under water. These books include tax records, assessment records, township documents, and other county records. They were removed from the Historic Courthouse during the renovation project a few years ago, and never found a proper home. There is no space inside the museum to store these records. The TCHS spokesperson also mentioned the last time the museum had been damaged by water, due to a city water main break in 2002. At that time, the wood floors of the museum had to be removed and replaced, along with most of the exhibits, costing tens of thousands of dollars which were not covered by insurance and for which both the city and the county refused to pay. The county has never provided sufficient funds to the TCHS to permit the organization to create a proper storage area for the old documents that it houses and the ones that are on the floor of the Main Street Government Center. Busch said in a series of telephone interviews that she was very concerned about the tax books stored in the Main Street Government Center. These tax books are the only existing records for the years before 2005 when the countys current records were computerized. Anyone who needs to look up tax information -whether for house or land sales, estate purposes, genealogy, etc. needs access to these tax books. The tax books, property assessment record books, and other documents must be stored in an appropriate manner, she said. Busch suggested the former commissioners room in the Main Street Government Center be turned into a tax and document library after the cleanup is completed. We could get STS (Sentenced to Service) workers to build shelves and theres a big table in there that people could use to lay the books out while they study them. We can install locks on the doors, and then we would have a safe place for these records, she said. County residents, historians, genealogists, real estate agents, attorneys, and others use these documents in their work. Bleess said he was considering throwing away the books that had been damaged, and the decision would be made during the week of Dec. 16-20. Busch said opposed the throwing away of any of the books. At press time, no estimate of the cost of the damage to the Main Street Government Center had been announced by the county, nor had any formal statement about the event been released.
Anglers have early ice success
Ice fishing partners Jordan Host, Brandon Host, and Mitch Bauer have had some good early ice success. Scoring these walleyes on a Browerville area lake. Anglers are urged to use caution while fishing, especially with flooding being reported on several area lakes do to heavy snow. Reports of 6 - 12 inches of ice are coming from most of the lakes in the area.
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Eagle Valley School District receives clean audit report

By Rin Porter At the Dec. 9 meeting, the Eagle Valley School Board heard the annual audit report from its auditors, Carlson Highland LLC, of Fergus Falls. Firm member Dean Birkeland delivered the report and emphasized that the district received an unqualified opinion. This means that the auditors found no reasons to believe that the district faces any financial risks because of its accounting procedures. Like most small cities and small school districts, the Eagle Valley district does have a few significant deficiencies, mostly relating to the small staff available to do the accounting work. But these problems are ongoing and have not resulted in accounting errors. Also at the Dec. 9 meeting, the board held its annual Truth in Taxation public hearing, and then voted to approve the 2013 levy, payable in 2014, of $335,638.87. The district plans to hire a short-term temporary independent contractor to perform clerical work in the district office. Since the resignation of administrative assistant Jered Freudenberg last month, the district office has had no clerical support. Supt. Barry Johnson did not indicate how long the short term would be, or when the temporary person would begin work for the district. Johnson also reported that the districts Facilities Committee would hold a meeting soon to discuss how to manage the vacating of the Eagle Bend building in January, how to handle second semester classes that would no longer be held in the building, and how to approach curriculum planning for 2014-2015. Johnson is meeting with other district superintendents to explore partnerships in sports, curriculum, and other aspects of school management in the future.
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Thursday, December 19, 2013

Volume 98; Number 26

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

Main Street Government Center damaged by water

Twin Eagle Dairy Receives Regional Conservation Award

Lions/Commercial Club donate to Browerville Area Food Shelf

WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT

The Browerville Blade, Page 2

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Connie (Sarff) Nelson to be at Our Neck of the Woods Dec. 21

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Thursday, December 19, 2013

Winter Wonderland Celebration at Eagle Bend Library

Having a plan can keep your family alive in a house fire

Todd County Historical Society meeting

BEST WISHES For The Coming Year

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year too!

Pecan Pie Cookies

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Thursday, December 19, 2013

Tomorrow will be a better day

We Wish You a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

BLADE PUBLISHING, LLC

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Thursday, December 19, 2013

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

13-093699 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

13-093814 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

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cont. from page 5

13-093302 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

13-093647 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

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Thursday, December 19, 2013

cont. from page 6

COUNTY PRINTING TODD COUNTY, MINNESOTA Designation of Extra Printing

COUNTY PRINTING TODD COUNTY, MINNESOTA

Designation of the Official Newspaper

Iona Township Filing Notice

Notice of Filing for Turtle Creek Township

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Thursday, December 19, 2013

cont. from page 7

City council imposes special levy on ten properties

Have a safe and Merry Christmas

Lady Tigers pick up third win

Results of Litchfield invitational

Watch For Our Holiday Students Pages In Next Weeks Blade

The Browerville Blade, Page 10,Thursday, December 19, 2013

Our Neck Of The Woods

STOP IN FOR STOREWIDE SALES!

521 Main St, So. Browerville 320-761-6572

Land OLakes, Inc.

Its Christmas On the Farm

Farmers Co-op Feed Store

The Joys of Anticipation

Holiday Open House - Dec. 16th - 20th

and January 3rd