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explores Minnesota communities facing their futures.
By Jennifer Vogel

will test county

Loretta Peterson, 83, lives alone on her farm, getting help from family and others, including
meals delivered from the senior center in Eagle Bend. MPR Photo/Jennifer Vogel
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Near a window with lace curtains, a police scanner sputters to life. “That’s enter-
tainment for me,” says Loretta Peterson, 83, from a chair at her dining table. “It gets
quiet around here sometimes.” Her house, seven miles northeast of Hewitt, is awash in
knick-knacks and photos of her four children and nine grandchildren.
Since her husband, Floyd, died in 1993, Peterson has lived alone on this farm, which
used to produce corn and oats and cows milk. “And lots of rocks,” she adds. “But I’ve
never been lucky enough to sell those.”
Peterson lives on Social Security, her husband’s veteran’s benefits, and help from
her kids, who live nearby. Money can get tight. “Last winter I sold scrap to pay for fuel
oil,” she says. Her primary meal each day comes via twice-monthly deliveries of frozen
dinners from Meals on Wheels, run out of the senior center in Eagle Bend.
It’s a complex web of family, volunteers, government services and private donations
that keeps seniors like Peterson in their homes, a web that will be tested in coming
years as Todd County’s elderly population grows.
The county is grayer than the Minnesota average – seniors make up nearly 17 per-
cent of the population, compared with 12.5 percent for the state as a whole. The com-
ing “silver tsunami” of retiring baby boomers, means that by 2030 one out of four resi-
dents is expected be over 65, putting Todd County at the fore of a national trend.
How well residents deal with that in coming years depends on many factors, includ-
ing the economy, technology, retention of young people, immigration trends and chang-
ing lifestyles of the elderly. But fundamental will be the kind of web that supports peo-
ple like Peterson.
Dale Judes, an agile 63-year-old who favors cowboy boots, drives for the Meals on
Wheels bundled meal program and delivers to Peterson. The program, which serves
around 30 elderly and needy in the far reaches of Todd County, is one of only a hand-
ful of similar efforts in the state.
Each week, Judes loads his Jeep with coolers full of food – customers typically
receive 14 frozen dinners, a loaf of bread, a gallon of milk, and desserts – and drives,
all the while punching numbers into his GPS. “The biggest purpose is to keep people
out of the nursing home,” he says. “People do better in their own environments.”
Nursing homes, he adds, can feel like, “holding pens for the mortician.”
Judes’ philosophy squares with the state’s push to keep elderly people independent
for as long as possible. This reflects the changing desires of retirees and also the
recasting of the nursing home as a temporary rehab center rather than the end of the
road. The approach saves money: Nursing homes cost almost $60,000 per resident per
year in Minnesota, while other options, such as assisted living or the use of home health
aides, are less expensive.
Saving money, especially public dollars, on elder care will become more crucial as
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Girl Scouts deliver EV School Board at odds on next step

Birthday Bags
The Browerville Girl Scouts delivered 15 birthday bags to
the Browerville Area Food Shelf on April 8, 2010. Each bag
consists of 1 cake mix, 1 can of frosting, 1 box of candles and
a birthday loot bag filled with candy. Briittanie Jones won the
Girl Scouts Leaders Day card contest for her troop level.
By Rin Porter
The Eagle Valley School Board held a
special meeting on April 6 to canvass the
results of the bond referendum vote held
March 30. The agenda included time for
the board members to present ideas
about what to do next and time for budget
discussion. About 100 members of the
public attended the meeting in the audito-
rium of the Eagle Bend school building.
During the meeting, it became clear that
there is no consensus within the board
about what to do next.
The results of the bond referendum
showed a stunning division between the
two communities that comprise the Eagle
Valley School District. Clarissa voted 449
yes and 239 no. Eagle Bend voted 175
yes and 402 no. The totals of 624 yes
and 641 no means the referendum failed
by 17 votes.
The March 30 bond referendum was
the second attempt within the past six
months to get agreement from voters to
support the issuing of $4.86 million in
bonds to pay for building renovations in
the district’s two aging schools. A bond
referendum was defeated November 3,
2009.
The Eagle Bend building was con-
structed in 1941, and received additions
in 1952, 1964, 1980, 1988, and 1993.
The Clarissa building was constructed in
1914, and received additions in 1950,
1957, 1962, 1965, 1986, and 1990.
Virtually no maintenance has been per-
formed on either building since the early
1990s, and both buildings need repairs
and updates.
The district has 306 students regis-
tered this year, about equally divided
between the elementary school and the
high school. The school district is in debt
and has little prospect of becoming sol-
vent. Governor Pawlenty’s unallotment of
funds and delays in sending school funds
have affected the district also.
During discussion about what to do
next, the deep divisions among the seven
school board members were apparent.
Board members proposed four possible
plans for the next school year and the
future, to be discussed at the April 12 reg-
ular meeting. The plans reveal the dis-
agreements among the board.
1. Move all students to Clarissa, and
keep the agriculture and industrial arts
programs open in the Eagle Bend build-
ing.
2. Schedule a bond and referendum
levy large enough to keep both buildings
open, upgrade both buildings, and
improve curriculum offerings.
3. Focus on improving the curriculum,
and schedule a levy to cover the cost of
carrying out only the desperately needed
repairs such as a new roof.
4. Keep the current plan, but tweak it a
little bit to please certain voters, and hold
another bond referendum as soon as pos-
sible.
When Board Chair Joel Godding
asked board members to approve infor-
mal discussions he and Superintendent
Jim Madsen would like to hold with the
superintendents of the Browerville and
Bertha school districts, three board mem-
bers said yes, two said no, and two would
not make a direct response. The matter
of the informal discussions was tabled
until the April 12 meeting.
Superintendent Madsen suggested
hiring a professional firm from Rochester
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 HAPPENINGS
The Browerville Blade, Page 2 Thursday, April 15, 2010

Grand March at Browerville Browerville Notice to Residents Beginners luck - a thing of

High School Prom will be
held at 7:30 pm, All City Garage Sale of Browerville the past?
Bagged leaves and bundled A few months back I mentioned a book pub-
Saturday, April 17 Saturday, May 1 twigs that are placed by the lished by a Minnesota writer by the name of
curb will be picked up through Mark Strand. "Paint the next sunrise: A future
Todd County Drop In Center Browerville City Council meets the month of April. for hunting & fishing." There is even a copy at
Fri. Apr. 16: 10 am - 1 pm, the second Thursday of the a8-29c the Browerville public school library. This book
Monthly meeting month at 7 pm in the until the last weekend of May this was written and published for an introduction
Sat. Apr. 17: 2-5 pm, Bingo Browerville City Hall year. for the School of Outdoor Sports. So what is the
Kevin Winkler School of Outdoor Sports you might ask? It's
w/white elephant The later start means that the
Tue. Apr. 20: 3:30 - 6 pm, Titanic, a Night walleye opener will not coincide simple. It's a place for people to go that might want to get into a
Monthly meeting with Mother’s Day weekend, which new area of the outdoor world and pick up some tricks and tips to
to Remember will be May 8 and 9. get started.
Gastric bypass Bethany Community in “Moms still can fish free on You don't have to be a child to view this material. In time there
Alexandria presents a dinner the- should be video segments for just about anything related to hunt-
support group Mother’s Day weekend,” said Dirk
ing, fishing or shooting. I'll be 40 soon, and I have never hunted
ater experience…. Titanic, a Night Peterson, fisheries section chief for
A free Gastric Bypass Support bear. That’s one thing I'd love to hunt for before I'm not here any-
to Remember on Saturday, April the Minnesota Department of
Group meeting will be held more. In time, I hope I too can watch some of these videos to pick
17. Relive the Titanic’s final Natural Resources (DNR). “But
Tuesday, April 13 from 6-7 p.m. in up on a few sports I have yet to try. There will be a segment of
evening of its maiden voyage dur- they’re going to have to focus on
the family room at Lakewood videos to get you started in all types of outdoor fun. Maybe you’re
ing an historically accurate 7 panfish.”
Health System’s Care Center. new to this area, moved here from some place that doesn't have
course dinner, complete with string Stream trout season opens
Anyone who has had gastric bypass walleye to fish for, or even Pike. Once again, there will be sections
quartet, dramatic portrayals and statewide on Saturday, April 17.
surgery or is considering gastric that will cover all of the basics to get you started. After each lesson,
historical facts. The early catch-and-release trout
bypass or weight-loss surgery is you can request a diploma. The overall goal is to reach out to peo-
Each guest will receive a “board- season in southeastern Minnesota
welcome to attend. ple and get them interested in starting something new and excit-
ing pass” that identifies them as an opened April 1 and runs through
For more information, please ing to do outdoors.
actual passenger, a commemora- Friday, April 16.
contact Jena Doemel at 218-894- With all of the turkeys running around, I want to toss out the
tive photo in front of the grand
8509. inside scoop on a couple of the top dogs running this school. Mark
stair case entering Titanic’s first
class dining room and a White Star
Pack the Pews Strand is a very addicted gobbler hunter. He has traveled far and
Prepared childbirth Line etched wine glass. As the Bethany Lutheran Church of wide chasing these birds for many years, so between him and Ray
Cushing, located on Bison Rd just
classes evening ends, you will find your Eye another man involved in the school, the turkey lessons will be
passenger name and fate. off of State Highway 10, would like better than what you see on the average outdoor programs on TV.
A two-day prepared childbirth to invite the community to help fill
class at Lakewood Health System’s Social hour begins at 5:30, seat- I'm sure many of you have read some of Mark’s work in Turkey &
ing for dinner at 6:30. Call 763- up our church "Pack the Pews" on Turkey Hunter Magazine. Or maybe even the Outdoor News. So
Main Campus will be held on Sunday, April 18, 9:00 am worship
Friday, April 23 from 6:30 – 8:30 1132 to reserve your tickets. the next time you have a rainy day and are looking to expand into
Proceeds benefit the residents at service, fellowship of bars and cof- a new area of fishing , hunting or shooting, be sure to stop in and
p.m. and Saturday, April 24 from fee to follow.
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. This class is Bethany Community. visit www.learnoutdoorsports.org It's all free, and the best part
free to those planning to deliver at about online videos ... No commercials.
Lakewood Health System. Earth Day fair and expo Programming at I have heard it hundreds of times; someone new to a sport does
something great, like catch a huge fish, or shoot a monster buck.
For more information or to reg- Central Lakes College, Brainerd Eagle Bend Library People always say "Ahhh! Just beginners luck!" For the most part
ister for the two-day prepared will host the Earth Day Fair and Eagle Bend library is offering I've always loved watching fishing on TV, since the days of Virgil
childbirth class at Lakewood Living Green Expo on Thursday, the following programs: Ward. But as far back as I can remember, someone always had a
Health System, please call Gayle at April 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a Genealogy Hands-On Computer few good words to add from their sponsors. S.O.S. (School of
218-894-8623. free public event. Class – April 20, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Outdoor Sports) is going to change the way people think about luck
Information and vendor regis- Adults who have some basic com- and beginners without making you believe that there is some new
Feeding options class tration is available through Bob puter knowledge are invited to magical jig that will help you put more fish in the boat, or some
Expecting mothers and coaches Hanson, (218) 855-8149, or Gary expand their Internet skills new fancy bottle of deer pee that will fool all the bucks. It's all
are welcome to attend a free feed- Carson (218) 855- 8079. through family history research. about the basics, and what people can do to hone their skills to
ing options class sponsored by Book Club for Adults – April 22, make them feel better then just lucky the next time they head out-
Lakewood Health System on Stone fruit workshop 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Please pick up next doors. Sure there will be sponsors if you look around and pay close
Monday, April 26 from 6:30 – 8:30 Living Legacy Gardens at month’s book at least three weeks attention to what is in the videos, but I don't think you'll ever
p.m. at Lakewood Health System’s Staples will host a workshop on before the meeting date. watch a video where a salesman is casting a lure into a tank of
Main Campus. growing stone fruits (plums and For more information about hungry fish telling you they have a new bait to sell you. S.O.S. only
Register by calling Gayle cherries) from 6 to 8 p.m. April 22. library activities, please contact has one goal in mind, Saving Outdoor Sports for the next genera-
Christenson at 218-894-8623. A registration fee is charged. To the library at 218-738-4590. tions by getting more people interested in being successful the next
pre-register, call Shirley Judd at Eagle Bend Library Hours time they try something new.
“Baby Spa” class (218)-894-5161 by April 20. Monday 10-5, Tuesday 10-5,
Lakewood Health System will Thursday 4-7, Saturday: 9-12
be offering a unique and fun class Late Memorial Day
called “Baby Spa” on Tuesday, April
weekend delays
27 at Lakewood Health System’s
Main Campus from 6:00 – 8:30
p.m.
A fee for the class is charged and
walleye fishing opener
Minnesota’s 2010 walleye open-
er will be Saturday, May 15, one
School is Open
each participant will receive a gift. week later than usual.
To register, call Gayle at 218-894-
8623 or call Nola for more informa-
tion at 218-894-8586.
State law sets the walleye open-
er two Saturdays prior to Memorial
Day weekend, which does not occur Drive Carefully
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The Browerville Blade, Page 3
Obituary
A celebration of the life of Fred
Durant Bisel of Eagle Bend was
held on Wednesday, March 31,
2010 at the Faith Lutheran Church
in Eagle Bend with Reverend Gerry
Vuchetich of the Eagle Bend United
Methodist Church presiding. Fred
passed away at the age of 68 years
as the result a snowmobile accident
in Ontario, Canada at the Lake Of
The Woods on March 21, 2010.
Fred was born on September 4,
1941 at Roseville, Ohio to Fred and
Rosemary Bisel. He graduated
from Wheaton High School in
Wheaton, MD in 1959 and
Montgomery Junior College in
1964. He also studied business
administration and management at
the University of Maryland. He
was united in marriage with
Elizabeth Carolynne Murphey on
December 12, 1964 at Westmorland
Congregational
Washington, DC.
Church in
Fred had lived in Eagle Bend for
37 years and owned Bisel’s
Supermarket where he specialized
as a meat cutter and sausage
maker. He was an active and inte-
gral member of the Eagle Bend
Lions Club and Volunteer Fire
Department, as well as a member of
the local AA chapter and Big Buck
Hunting Association. He was at
home in the outdoors. While living
on the east coast, he worked part-
time as a yard landscaper. He
loved fishing and boating and
always looked forward to the time
he spent at his cabin near Rainy
River in Ontario. He spent time
reading AA literature and spreading
the word that there really is a mer-
ciful God who loves us all.
Fred was preceded in death by
his parents Fred and Rosemary
Bisel; brother Patrick Bisel and sis-
ter Sharen Bisel.
He is survived by his loving wife
of 45 years, Carolynne; children
Christina (David) Madson of St.
Bonifacius, F. David (Laura) of
Duluth, Elizabeth (Craig) Green of
Monticello and Rosemary Bisel of
Fridley; grandchildren Amanda
Bisel, Ben Bisel, Sarah Bisel, Julia
Bisel, Nathan Madson, Samantha
Green and Lydia Green; brothers
Ted (Betty) of Palm Coast, FL and
Donald “Bing” (Peggy) of Long
Prairie; and sisters Karen (Alan)
Perish of Browerville, Betty Tonelli
of Show Low, AZ, June Auldridge
and Joan Eaton, both of
Gaithersburg, MD. He is also sur-
vived by nephew Patrick Bisel and
nieces Sherry Bisel and Kara
Honebrink, as well as numerous
other nieces, nephews and cousins.
The honorary pallbearers are the
members of the community of Eagle
Bend who were a great part of
Fred’s life.
Interment will be in the Lakeside
Cemetery on Big Birch Lake located
at Grey Eagle.
In leiu of flowers, memorials are
PEOPLE PAGE
Outstanding Wastewater Treatment Operator Award
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) recently recog-
nized Chuck Buhl from the city of Browerville for outstanding per-
formance in wastewater operations during 2009. The awards were
announced March 25 at the 73rd Annual Wastewater Operations
Conference in Brooklyn Center.
To be eligible for the award, facility operators had to comply with
discharge permit requirements throughout the 2009 calendar year.
These requirements included submitting all monitoring reports to
the MPCA correctly and on time, demonstrating compliance
through monitoring or in surveys, and employing MPCA-certified
operators.
The city of Browerville first received this award in 1993 and has
earned an award 15 times since then.
preferred to the Fred Bisel
Memorial Fund, C/O Star Bank NA,
PO Box 118, Eagle Bend, MN
56446.
Marriage
Licenses
Christopher D. Harren, Alex-
andria, to Hannah J. Pelzer, Long
Prairie
Births
Lakewood
Health System
Loren and Andrea Haverinen,
Menahga, boy, Darryl Brian, 8 lb. 6
oz, April 4, 2010
Justin and Renee Domogalla,
Staples, girl, Maria Katherine, 6 lb,
April 5, 2010
Cory Holmes and Dwana
Paplow, Brainerd, girl, Miranda
Rochelle, 8 lb. 11oz, April 6, 2010
DeVan and Melissa Burgstaler,
Motley, girl, Bridget Lynne, 8 lb. 2
oz, April 7, 2010
Tyler and Jenna Biermaier,
Browerville, boy, Bentley Kenneth,
7 lb.15 oz, April 7, 2010
Chris and Heidi Eggert, Bertha,
boy, Wyatt Christopher, 6 lb. 7 oz,
April 9, 2010
Luke and Rachel Hamilton,
Nisswa, boy, Riley Thomas, 8 lb. 9
oz, April 9, 2010
John and Amber Sibbert,
Wadena, girl, Chloe Elaine, 7 lb 11
oz, April 11, 2010
Nicholas Godding
Nicholas Godding, junior, biolo-
gy, “Cloning of Rho-Family GEFs
for Recombinant Expression PART
II.” (56440) presented his work at
Bemidji State University’s 11th
Annual Student Scholarship and
Creative Achievement Conference.
More information on the confer-
ence is available by contacting the
Academic Affairs Office, located in
Deputy Hall on the Bemidji State
University campus, at (218) 755-
2015.
Larry Mayer
Memorial Scholarship
Students pursuing a career in
radiology may apply for the Larry
Mayer Memorial Scholarship
offered by the Tri-County Hospital
Foundation. The deadline for sub-
mitting an application is July 1.
Two $500 scholarships will be
awarded to second-year radiology
technology students to assist in
funding their education. For more
information or to view an applica-
tion, visit
www.tricountyhospital.org, or call
(218) 631-7472.
New radiology
manager at TCH
Tri-County Hospital (TCH)
recently named Gary Packer as
their new Radiology Manager,
replacing long-time manager, Carol
Windels, who retired in early April.
Packer has been with the TCH
radiology department for 10 years
and has worked in a variety of posi-
tions, including radiology techni-
cian, and lead CT technician. In
2008, Packer worked as the PACS
Administrator, and successfully
implemented the PACS system for
the organization. In his new role
Packer will be in charge of oversee-
ing the radiology department to
ensure that high quality, profession-
al care and service is delivered to all
patients and their families.
Marching for Babies
On May Day, May 1st, a team of
Lakewood Health System employ-
ees and the family and friends of the
Adam and Carly Greig family, by
the name of “Zoe’s Angels,” will walk
in the Brainerd Lakes March for
Babies at Forestview Middle School
in Baxter to raise funds for the
March of Dimes.
The Greig family is passionate
about sharing the story of their
daughter, Zoe. Zoe was born at
Lakewood Health System in 2005 at
only 2 pounds, 14 ounces. After 72
days in intensive care at
CentraCare in St. Cloud, Zoe pulled
through due to technology funded
by the March of Dimes. Now five
Mark Dayton in Long Prairie
By Tim King
Former Senator Mark Dayton
and his campaign staff served
pizza and listened to voters when
he visited Griff's Pizza in Long
Prairie Tuesday April 6. Dayton
visited Long Prairie, and later
Staples, as part of his Dayton's
statewide tour of Minnesota's 87
counties in 87 days. The statewide
tour is part of Dayton's campaign
to become Minnesota's next gover-
nor. Dayton said he is skipping the
Democratic state endorsing con-
vention and going directly to the
people in the August primary elec-
tion.
"I respect the Democratic Party,
but in a democracy I believe the
people should choose the candi-
dates," Dayton said. "That's what
primary elections are for. The citi-
zens decide in a democracy."
Dayton's campaign theme is "A
Better Minnesota".
"We've got school district's that
are going to four day school weeks,"
Dayton said. "I've been to China a
number of times in recent years. If
our children don't have to get out of
bed on Friday morning they are
not going to be prepared to com-
pete with the hard working
Chinese."
Dayton said he would find the
money so schools don't have to cut
back by taxing the wealthiest ten
percent of Minnesotans.
years old, Zoe Greig is the Brainerd
Lakes 2010 March of Dimes
Ambassador.
Zoe’s story is one of millions of
children who didn’t get a healthy
start. The March of Dimes is dedi-
cated to improving the health of
babies by preventing birth defects,
premature birth and infant mortali-
ty and is the leading nonprofit
organization for pregnancy and
baby health.
To learn more about the March of
Dimes, visit http://www.mar-
chofdimes.com/aboutus.asp
Looking Back
50 years ago - April 14, 1960
Three Todd County men were
forwarded to Minneapolis by the
local draft board for induction into
the armed forces: Peter J. Kaluza,
Browerville, Ronald J. Thompson,
Eagle Bend, and Ardean F.
Christiansen, Long Prairie.
The annual Fireman’s Dance will
be held Easter Sunday, April 17 at
the Ed’s Big Barn. Music will be fur-
nished by The Blue Derbies
Orchestra.
25 years ago - April 18, 1985
Born to Douglas and Virginia
Noska of Browerville, a baby boy,
born Monday, April 15, 1985. The
little lad weighed 6 lb. 9 oz., and was
Thursday, April 15, 2010
"If people are successful they
should be glad to pay their fair
share of taxes," the heir to the
Dayton family fortune said.
Dayton said his plan was to tax
the 278,000 people in the state who
earn $310,000 a year or more. He
estimates he could raise $4 billion
in the next biennium. That would
go a long way to shrinking the
state's budget deficit he said.
Dayton said he would not sup-
port any other tax increases,
including a sales tax on clothing.
"Property taxes have gone up
too much already," he said. "My
goal is to make taxation progres-
sive. I will not support any other
tax increases."
Dayton was critical of Governor
Pawlenty for campaigning so much
during the legislative session.
"Any other state employee who
missed so much work would be
fired," Dayton said of Pawlenty's
national travels. "He's been gone
more than a third of the time so his
salary should be cut by a third."
Dayton was also critical of the
Governor's threat to sue the feder-
al government over the medical
insurance reform bill.
"That will cost at least $100,000
of taxpayers money," Dayton said.
Dayton said he supported alter-
native energy, affordable medical
care for all Minnesotans, and state
investments in transportation.
named Grant Andrew. He is wel-
comed home by his brother, Craig,
and sisters, Carlee and Amanda.
Al Mensen, Browerville, was on
hand for the first annual Spring
Fever Sports Show held last
Saturday in Long Prairie. The
sports show was sponsored by the
Little Beaver Archery Club and
drew about 600 people.
Milestones
Happy Birthday this week to:
April 14: Cal Gould, Sarah John,
Arnold Abrahamson, Dawn Larson
Spindler, Brad Brichacek, Kayle
Peterson, Micha Bempler, Chris
Lindquist; April 15: Kathy Lucas,
Gladys Hokanson, Lorraine Sharon;
April 16: Joey Iten, Anne Winkler,
Scott Hegseth; April 17: Dorothy
Ward, Inez Twardowski, Angela
Adamietz, Josh Noska, Hope
Hegseth, Noelle Host, Nathan
Pierce; April 18: Chad Becker,
Shirley Kuehne; April 19: Scott
Winter, Joan Valenta, Katy Noska,
Jarrett Marstein, Ava Nicole Sadlo,
Annette Drayna; April 20: John
Reamer, Margaret Evans, Melvin
Bauer, Roy Isvik
Happy Anniversary this week
to: April 15: Jim and Debbie
Wieshalla; April 16: David and
Marcella Abrahamson; April 20:
Tom and Janet Haley
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The Browerville Blade, Page 4 Thursday, April 15, 2010

Not all dogs swim A letter from

By Walter Scott
I thought all dogs could swim.
I thought wrong. Duke, the
Mastiff, can not swim a stroke. I
discovered this last fall just a few
days after Duke came to live at
our house. My wife and I took
him and Coty, the Lab, to the
farm. Coty naturally ran to the
lake and jumped in as usual.
Duke followed, ran in until he
was over his head and came up
thrashing about, coughing, and
choking. He managed to turn
around and struggle back to more
shallow water before I had to go
in after him. I thought this might
have taught him a valuable les-
son. I was also wrong about that.
The days were getting cold so I
decided to pull the boat out for
the winter. I got in the boat,
untied from the dock and swung
the boat around to go to the
beach where I could get it out
with the truck. Duke saw me
leaving, ran down the dock, and
dove off. He could not swim a bit
better than he could a few min-
utes before, and had also forgot-
ten that fact. He was also in
much deeper water. I circled
back, jumped to the front of the
boat and grabbed the large pan-
icky dog by the scruff of the neck
as he was on his way down for
the third time. I couldn’t pull one
hundred twenty pounds of terri-
fied dog up into the boat so we
motored in slow looping circles as
I pondered my next move. I
moved toward the back of the
boat until I could straighten the
tiller with my outstretched foot
and send us back toward shore.
When Duke’s feet finally touched
bottom, he lunged toward shore
while I sat back to relax my
aching arm. Duke saw me move
toward the back of the boat to
shut off the motor and jumped
back into the water. I only had to
drag him a few feet that time to
get him to safety. I decided we
had three problems:
1. The dog can not swim a lick.
2. The dog does not know he
can not swim.
3. He is not the brightest light-
bulb on the Christmas tree.
I know Mastiffs are not known
as water dogs but most animals
can swim. I’ve seen horses, cows,
and deer swim. I thought every-
thing could swim. If they couldn’t
swim, I thought they would at
least have sense enough not to
try.
This spring, our routine has
changed a bit. If we’re going out
in the boat, Duke gets to stay
home. If we’re going anywhere
near the lake when Duke is
along, my job is to make sure he
doesn’t follow Coty into the
water. If we’re fishing from shore,
I have to stay away from all other
fisher-persons, especially my
wife. Duke may or may not dive
in on a suicidal attempt to swim,
but it’s guaranteed, he‘ll run up
and down the shore in front of a
person, splashing everywhere
while grabbing great mouthfuls
of water on alternating lopes.
With very little effort and much
enthusiasm, he can scare every
fish within several hundred
yards.
Over the past few months,
Duke has grown from a giant
gangly puppy to one hundred
seventy pounds of raw muscle
and enthusiasm. What he lacks
in acuity he more than makes up
for in happiness. My only hope is
he will either learn to swim or
figure out that he doesn’t know
how to. I think it would make
both our lives easier.
the country
Dear friends,
Whew! Back from a quick two day vacation at Breezy Point, a week-
end full of grandkids, company and family, yard projects, and beautiful
weather. I have much work to catch up with today, but the break was
really fun, even more fun than I expected.
We had the unexpected opportunity to spend a day at Breezy Point in
someones time-share two bedroom condo. This time of year there were
very few people at the resort and we had the entire pool to ourselves--
which is the only reason I went swimming. Me, in a swimming suit, in
public, with people--I don’t think so, but with the entire place to ourselves
it was fun. I haven’t been in a pool for years, and had forgotten just how
much fun and relaxing it can be. Between the pool and the hot tub, we
spent time in the pool side chairs reading and relaxing. What a pleasant
way to spend a weekday afternoon. An afternoon that would normally
have been a work day. Maybe that’s why it felt so good to do nothing.
We had plenty of goodies to eat, plenty of reading material, plenty of
time to talk, take a nap, read and enjoy our respite. On the way home we
stopped at a used book store, bad idea, and spent a couple hours there.
We were really good though, only purchasing six books. I kept my hands
in my pockets most of the time to discourage myself from looking inside
books that had intriguing titles or cool covers. I found lots of books that I
read when I was a kid and had fun looking through them and remem-
bering how much I enjoyed them.
Of course, coming home and cleaning out the car, sorting out the laun-
dry, and putting the food away was a back to reality check. But, still, the
weather was gorgeous and I hung the wash on the line--something I real-
ly like to do. It smells so fresh and good when I bring it in. There is noth-
ing like the smell and feel of fresh line dried sheets on the bed.
Over the weekend we had the typical influx of kids and adults. Some
stayed for meals, some were overnighters, and some just visited for a bit.
Between cooking and doing dishes I managed to find time to read a few
stories and play puzzles with a couple of two year olds, watch a movie
with a twelve year old, bake cookies with a granddaughter and her
cousin, visit with a couple daughters, and send grandpa out to show the
cows to a grandson (who was a little intimidated by their size when they
were up close and personal.)
So, now it is Monday, and there was lots of catching up to do at the
office. But, as always, it gets done and the paper is put together. Spring
sports are in full swing, prom is just around the corner, and thoughts
turn to graduation and summer vacation. The years just seem to fly by. I
can’t believe I have a granddaughter graduating from high school this
spring. It seems like she was just born, and I remember her as a toddler,
kindergartener, and when starting junior high seemed like such a huge
step. Now she is 18, and a soon to be high school graduate. Where did the
time go? My goodness, it really doesn’t seem like it’s been that long since
her mom, my oldest daughter, was graduating from BHS. I hate to say it,
but I must be getting old!
Peggy

Pete Berscheit, Veteran Service Officer

347 Central Ave Suite 3
Long Prairie, MN 56347
pete.berscheit@co.todd.mn.us
320-732-4419
FROM BOOT CAMP TO VETERAN
Saturday May 22, 2010, the St. Paul Department of Veterans Affairs
Regional Office will host the fifth annual “From Boot Camp to Veteran” con-
ference and open house for women veterans. This event will be held from
10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Executive Center at the Mall of America, fourth
floor.
“From Boot Camp to Veteran” offers women veterans the opportunity to
learn about the resources an information available to them. Individual pre-
sentations will provide information regarding the Veterans Benefits
Administration, Veterans Health Administration, and the transition from
soldier to veteran. Vendors who provide services to veterans and their fami-
lies will be represented. Veterans may meet face-to-face with women’s case
managers from the Regional Office. The “Minnesota Woman Veteran of the
Year” award will be presented.
The Todd County Veterans Service Office cordially extends an invitation
to Todd County military female veterans and military spouses in recognition
of National Military Appreciation Month in May.
It is our hope to charter a bus to the Mall of America if there is enough
interest. RSVP Contact: Todd County Veterans Service Office: Teresa
Sorenson, Assistant Service Office; Phone #: 320-732-4418.

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The Browerville Blade, Page 5
Thursday, April 15, 2010
10-063520
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
THE RIGHT TO VERIFICA-
TION OF THE DEBT AND
IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL
CREDITOR WITHIN THE
TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS
NOT AFFECTED BY THIS
ACTION.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that default has occurred in the
conditions of the following
described mortgage:
DATE OF MORTGAGE:
August 16, 2008
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE:
$62,676.00
MORTGAGOR(S): James V.
Whistler, unmarried
MORTGAGEE: Mortgage
Electronic Registration Systems,
Inc.
TRANSACTION AGENT:
Mortgage Electronic
Registration Systems, Inc.
MIN#: 1001337-0003319607-5
LENDER: Countrywide Bank,
FSB
SERVICER: BAC Home Loans
Servicing, LP
DATE AND PLACE OF FIL-
ING: Filed August 27, 2008, Todd
County Recorder, as Document
Number 458858
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORT-
GAGE: Assigned to: BAC HOME
LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA
COUNTRYWIDE HOME
LOANS SERVICING LP; Dated:
February 17, 2010
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF
PROPERTY:
Lot Seven (7), Block Fourteen
(14), Original Townsite of Staples
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 323
5Th St Ne, Staples, MN 56479
PROPERTY IDENTIFICA-
TION NUMBER: 38-0016000
COUNTY IN WHICH PROP-
ERTY IS LOCATED: Todd
THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO
BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE
ON THE DATE OF THE
NOTICE: $64,463.73
THAT all pre-foreclosure
requirements have been com-
plied with; that no action or pro-
ceeding has been instituted at
law or otherwise to recover the
debt secured by said mortgage,
or any part thereof;
PURSUANT, to the power of
sale contained in said mortgage,
the above described property will
be sold by the Sheriff of said
county as follows:
DATE AND TIME OF SALE:
April 8, 2010, 10:00am
PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's
Main Office, 115 Third Street
South, Long Prairie, MN 56347
to pay the debt secured by said
mortgage and taxes, if any, on
said premises and the costs and
disbursements, including attor-
neys fees allowed by law, subject
to redemption within 6 months
from the date of said sale by the
mortgagor(s) the personal repre-
sentatives or assigns.
TIME AND DATE TO
VACATE PROPERTY: If the real
estate is an owner-occupied, sin-
gle-family dwelling, unless oth-
erwise provided by law, the date
on or before which the mort-
gagor(s) must vacate the proper-
ty, if the mortgage is not rein-
stated under section 580.30 or
the property is not redeemed
under section 580.23, is 11:59
p.m. on October 8, 2010.
"THE TIME ALLOWED BY
Legal Notices
LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY
THE MORTGAGOR, THE
MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVES OR
ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED
TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDI-
CIAL ORDER IS ENTERED
UNDER MINNESOTA
STATUTES SECTION 582.032
DETERMINING, AMONG
OTHER THINGS, THAT THE
MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE
IMPROVED WITH A RESIDEN-
TIAL DWELLING OF LESS
THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT
PROPERTY USED FOR AGRI-
CULTURAL PRODUCTION,
AND ARE ABANDONED.
Dated: February 18, 2010
BAC HOME LOANS SERVIC-
ING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE
HOME LOANS SERVICING LP
Assignee of Mortgagee
SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP
BY
Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559
Diane F. Mach - 273788
Kristine M. Spiegelberg -
308845
Melissa L. Baldridge Porter -
0337778
Attorneys for Mortgagee
12550 West Frontage Road,
Ste. 200
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 831-4060
PURSUANT TO THE FAIR
DEBT COLLECTION PRAC-
TICES ACT, YOU ARE
ADVISED THAT THIS OFFICE
IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT
COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMA-
TION OBTAINED WILL BE
USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
THIS NOTICE IS REQUIRED
BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE
FAIR DEBT COLLECTION
PRACTICES ACT AND DOES
NOT IMPLY THAT WE ARE
ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT
MONEY FROM ANYONE WHO
HAS DISCHARGED THE DEBT
UNDER THE BANKRUPTCY
LAWS OF THE UNITED
STATES.
NOTICE OF POSTPONE-
MENT OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
The above referenced sale
scheduled for April 8, 2010, at
10:00 AM, has been postponed to
May 13, 2010, at 10:00 AM, locat-
ed at 115 Third Street South,
Long Prairie, MN 56347, said
County and State.
If this is an owner occupied,
single-family dwelling, the prem-
ises must be vacated by
November 15, 2010 at 11:59 PM.
Dated: April 8, 2010.
BAC HOME LOANS SERVIC-
ING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE
HOME LOANS SERVICING LP
Assignee of Mortgagee
SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP
Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559
Diane F. Mach - 273788
Kristine M. Spiegelberg -
308845
Ryan D. Krumrie - 0387859
12550 West Frontage Road,
Ste. 200
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 831-4060
Attorney for Assignee of
Mortgagee
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
THE RIGHT TO VERIFICA-
TION OF THE DEBT AND
IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL
CREDITOR WITHIN THE
TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS
NOT AFFECTED BY THIS
ACTION.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that default has occurred in the
conditions of the following
described mortgage:
DATE OF MORTGAGE: 07-
14-2006
MORTGAGOR(S): Bobby J.
Willis, a single person.
MORTGAGEE: Bank of
America, N.A.
SERVICER: Bank of America
MORTGAGE ID #: n/a
DATE AND PLACE OF
RECORDING: Recorded July
27, 2006, Todd County Recorder,
Document No. 443377.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF
PROPERTY: Lot 7, Block 1,
Forest Park Addition to the City
of Staples, except the Easterly 13
feet thereof, Todd County, MN.
TAX PARCEL NO.: 38-
0088200
ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:
701 Forest Ave
Staples, MN 56479
COUNTY IN WHICH PROP-
ERTY IS LOCATED: Todd
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE:
$36,000.00
AMOUNT DUE AND
CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF
DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUD-
ING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY
MORTGAGEE: $37,420.56
That prior to the commence-
ment of this mortgage foreclo-
sure proceeding Mortgagee/
Assignee of Mortgagee complied
with all notice requirements as
required by statute; that no
action or proceeding has been
instituted at law or otherwise to
recover the debt secured by said
mortgage, or any part thereof;
PURSUANT to the power of
sale contained in said mortgage,
the above described property will
be sold by the Sheriff of said
county as follows:
DATE AND TIME OF SALE:
Thursday, June 03, 2010, 10:00
a.m.
PLACE OF SALE: Main
Lobby of Todd County Detention
Center, City of Long Prairie
to pay the debt then secured
by said Mortgage, and taxes, if
any, on said premises, and the
costs and disbursements, includ-
ing attorneys' fees allowed by
law subject to redemption within
6 months from the date of said
sale by the mortgagor(s), their
personal representatives or
assigns.
DATE TO VACATE PROPER-
TY: The date on or before which
the mortgagor must vacate the
property if the mortgage is not
reinstated under Minnesota
Statutes section 580.30 or the
property redeemed under
Minnesota Statutes section
580.23 is 12-03-2010 at 11:59
p.m. If the foregoing date is a
Saturday, Sunday or legal holi-
day, then the date to vacate is the
next business day at 11:59 p.m.
M O R T G A G O R ( S )
RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL
OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:
NONE
THE TIME ALLOWED BY
LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY
Request for Proposal for Solid Waste Disposal
The City of Browerville is seeking bids for the collection and
removal of residential solid waste. Persons interested in submit-
ting bids may pick up the RFP at Browerville City Hall between
now and June 1, 2010. Bids must be returned, complete, to City
Hall no later than 10:00 a.m. on June 10, 2010. Contact
Browerville City Hall, PO Box 247, Browerville, MN 56438, Phone:
320-594-2201.
THE MORTGAGOR, THE
MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVES OR
ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED
TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDI-
CIAL ORDER IS ENTERED
UNDER MINNESOTA
STATUTES SECTION 582.032,
DETERMINING, AMONG
OTHER THINGS, THAT THE
MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE
IMPROVED WITH A RESIDEN-
TIAL DWELLING OF LESS
THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT
PROPERTY USED IN AGRI-
CULTURAL PRODUCTION,
AND ARE ABANDONED.
Dated: April 01, 2010
Bank of America, N.A.
Mortgagee
Peterson, Fram & Bergman,
P.A.
By: Steven H. Bruns
Attorneys for:
Bank of America, N.A.
Mortgagee
55 E. 5th St., Suite 800
St. Paul, MN 55101
(651) 291-8955
THIS IS A COMMUNICA-
TION FROM A DEBT COLLEC-
TOR.
16751-100336
a8-my13c
10-063857
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
THE RIGHT TO VERIFICA-
TION OF THE DEBT AND
IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL
CREDITOR WITHIN THE
TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS
NOT AFFECTED BY THIS
ACTION.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that default has occurred in the
conditions of the following
described mortgage:
DATE OF MORTGAGE:
February 27, 2004
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE:
$71,250.00
MORTGAGOR(S): Melanie A.
Eisel and Paul Eisel, wife and
husband
MORTGAGEE: Pillar
Mortgage Services Corporation
LENDER: Pillar Mortgage
Services Corporation
SERVICER: Barclays Capital
Real Estate Inc. dba HomEq
Servicing
DATE AND PLACE OF FIL-
ING: Filed March 24, 2004, Todd
County Recorder, as Document
Number 424971
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORT-
GAGE: Assigned to: New
Century Mortgage Corporation;
Dated: February 27, 2004 filed:
June 23, 2005, recorded as docu-
ment number 435116; Thereafter
assigned to Morgan Stanley
Mortgage Capital Holdings LLC,
succesor-in-interest by Merger to
Morgan Stanley Mortgage
Capital, Inc. dated: March 1,
2004; Thereafter assigned to
Deutsche Bank National Trust
Company, as Trustee under
Pooling and Servicing Agreement
dated as of August 1, 2004
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Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I
Inc. Trust 2004-HE7 Mortgage
Pass-Through Certificates,
Series 2004-HE7, dated: March
12, 2010.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF
PROPERTY:
Lot 1, Block 21, Original Town
of Staples
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 402
6Th St Ne, Staples, MN 56479
PROPERTY IDENTIFICA-
TION NUMBER: 38-0024100
COUNTY IN WHICH PROP-
ERTY IS LOCATED: Todd
THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO
BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE
ON THE DATE OF THE
NOTICE: $69,432.75
THAT all pre-foreclosure
requirements have been com-
plied with; that no action or pro-
ceeding has been instituted at
law or otherwise to recover the
debt secured by said mortgage,
or any part thereof;
PURSUANT, to the power of
sale contained in said mortgage,
the above described property will
be sold by the Sheriff of said
county as follows:
DATE AND TIME OF SALE:
May 13, 2010, 10:00am
PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's
Main Office, 115 Third Street
South, Long Prairie, MN 56347
to pay the debt secured by said
mortgage and taxes, if any, on
said premises and the costs and
disbursements, including attor-
neys fees allowed by law, subject
to redemption within 6 months
from the date of said sale by the
mortgagor(s) the personal repre-
sentatives or assigns.
TIME AND DATE TO
VACATE PROPERTY: If the real
estate is an owner-occupied, sin-
gle-family dwelling, unless oth-
erwise provided by law, the date
on or before which the mort-
gagor(s) must vacate the proper-
ty, if the mortgage is not rein-
stated under section 580.30 or
the property is not redeemed
under section 580.23, is 11:59
p.m. on November 15, 2010.
"THE TIME ALLOWED BY
LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY
THE MORTGAGOR, THE
MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVES OR
ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED
TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDI-
CIAL ORDER IS ENTERED
UNDER MINNESOTA
STATUTES SECTION 582.032
DETERMINING, AMONG
OTHER THINGS, THAT THE
MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE
IMPROVED WITH A RESIDEN-
TIAL DWELLING OF LESS
THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT
PROPERTY USED FOR AGRI-
CULTURAL PRODUCTION,
AND ARE ABANDONED.
Dated: March 23, 2010
Deutsche Bank National
Trust Company, as Trustee
under Pooling and Servicing
Agreement dated as of August 1,
2004 Morgan Stanley ABS
Capital I Inc. Trust 2004-HE7
continued on page 10
Art show winners announced
*Indicates artwork
received student judged
"Best of Show" award.
Elementary:
Ali Bryniarski,Gr.4,Drawing,
Madison Kellen,Gr.
4,Drawing, Edward
Papenfuss, Gr. 4,Drawing,
Paul Papenfuss,Gr.
4,Drawing, Nate
Petermeier,Gr. 4,Drawing,
Megan Carry,Gr. 5,2
Drawings, Valaria Zins,Gr.
5,Drawing, Grace
Couchey,Gr. 6 ,2 Drawings*
Jr. High:
Faith Couchey,Gr.
7,Drawing, Dani
Leagjeld,Gr. 7,Painting,
Julia Statema,Gr.
7,Painting, Candra
Gould,Gr. 8,Drawing, Abigail
Irsfeld,Gr. 8,Painting,
Benton Johnson,Gr. 8,Print,
Emily Lisson,Gr. 8,Drawing,
Anna Stevens,Gr. 8,2
Drawings* & Clay
Sr. High:
Rachel Perish,Gr. 10,Painting, Brenda Rausch,Gr. 10,Mixed Media, Ashley Abrahamson,Gr.
11,Photograph, LeAnn Boser,Gr. 12,Photograph, Michela Fadda,Gr. 12,2 Photographs, Danielle
Jetty,Gr. 12,Sculpture, YeSeul Park,Gr. 12,Drawing* & 2 Paintings, Nick Paulson,Gr.
12,Sculpture, Stacia Pearson,Gr. 12,Print, Vilma Salgado,Gr. 12,Drawing & Painting, Ryan
Strack,Gr. 12,Mixed Media
All of the above artworks will advance to the district art show sponsored by the Freshwater
Education District. The FED Student Art Show will be held April 30, May 1 & 2 in Staples at
the Centennial Auditorium with seven area schools scheduled to participate. This show is held
in conjunction with the annual Staples Rotary Art & Craft Show for adults.
Gode and Lorentz win
state championships
By Coach Lorentz
The Browerville/Eagle Valley elementary wrestling Broncos added two
more State Champions over the weekend of April 9-11. Landon Gode and
Cael Lorentz earned the prestigious honor, and join fellow State
Champion Carter Meiners, as Broncos who won State Tournaments this
season.
Landon Gode, Levi Line, Mason Gode, and Paul Wagner competed in
the NYWA State Tourney in Rochester on April 10-11. Landon Gode led
the way, capping off a incredible season by winning the (K-60) State
Tournament. Landon won his first match of the tourney with a 17 second
pin. In the Quarter finals, Landon came out on top of a hard fought 9-5
win. In the Semi finals, Landon wrestled extremely well and took the
match 7-1, and moved into the Championship match on Sunday the 11th.
Landon took on Joshua Wagener from Waconia, and won the NYWA 2010
Championship with an 8-2 win. Landon not only became the first Bronco
Kindergartener to win this tournament, but also the first Bronco ever to
win the NYWA Championship. Landon ended his season with one lone
loss on the year. Tremendous job by this young Bronco and his family.
Mason Gode wrestling in his first NYWA State Tourney, competed in
the (1-2) 70 division. Mason, a first grader, represented the Broncos with
great pride and effort, fell short losing two tough matches and was out of
contention on Day 1. Mason, who wrestled older wrestlers all season, had
an incredible season and will definitely be back to improve on his first
appearance.
Paul Wagner competed in his first NYWA State Tourney in the (1-2) 75
division. In the opening round, Paul lost to the eventual champion 2-0.
Paul's first wrestleback match lasted all of 13 seconds, as Paul moved on
to wrestle in the next round. Paul fell to the eventual 5th place finisher 9-
6 in the next round. What a great showing in his first State tourney. Paul
who is a second grader, had never wrestled until this season. An absolute
tremendous season by this youngster.
Levi Line, second grade, also wrestled in his first NYWA State
Tournament over the weekend. Levi, the lone 2009 State Champion for
the Broncos, wrestled a tough wrestler from Paynesville in the opening
round. Levi lost a competitive match, and fell to the consolation bracket.
In the first round Levi received a bye, and followed with a fall victory in
his next match. Levi's tourney came to end with a tough defeat, one match
away from placing in the tournament. Levi wrestled well all season and
will be looking for more hardware next season. Great Job to all Broncos
who competed in the State Tourney!
Cael Lorentz traveled to Grand Rapids over the weekend of April 9-10.
Cael, first grade, competed in the 53 lb 1st grade division. Cael won the
tourney with three first period falls, to become the third Bronco State
Champion this season. Cael capped of his impressive season with his 37th
pin victory of the season, in the championship match. Great Job!
Melvin Blumer, first grade, traveled to Mahnomen on April 10. Melvin
has really wrestled well for the Broncos as of late, continued with a 3rd
place finish in the Tourney.
Over the Easter weekend, seven Broncos competed in two area tour-
neys. April 2nd, six Broncos invaded Sebeka to wrestle in Day 1 of the
Weekend Warrior Tournament. This yearly and growing event brought
out some very tough competition from all over the state. The Broncos had
five Champions on the day. Landon Gode, Cael Lorentz, Ian Gould, Nye
and Noah Becker all won tourney titles. Mason Gode who was bumped up
a grade, claimed runner-up honors. Impressive results Broncos, way to go
boys!
Cael Lorentz and Melvin Blumer wrestled on April 3, at the OTC
Easter Tourney in Battle Lake. Cael won Championship honors, and
Melvin brought home a solid third place trophy. Great job boys!
There is one more lone tourney left on the schedule. The Minnesota
Tournament of Champions which will be held in St. Michael on April 17.
The Broncos will have three participants. Cael Lorentz, Landon, and
Mason Gode are registered to compete.
With the 2009-10 Browerville/ Eagle Valley Broncos elementary season
in the books, all I can say is WOW. It is just a pleasure to be part of this
growing program. It is a pleasure to be able to work with such incredible
people and coaches who have made our program a serious contender in
the years to come. Coaches this season were Julius Stone, Eric Bertram,
Fred Duncan, and myself. Andy Lancaster over sees the program and has
set the foundation for our future to be brighter than ever. The parents
dedication and trust in their kids and coaches is truly refreshing and is
just awesome to be around. Seeing our wrestlers grow weekly through the
practice room and competing in tournaments is a humbling experience.
I'm so proud of all the Broncos who gave the sport a chance this season,
and hope next year will be better than ever.
Thank you to all the kids, for being coachable and working so hard this
season. It truly showed in your efforts! Our annual banquet is scheduled
for April 13, at the Browerville School in the Commons area at 7.00.
Results-
Weekend Warrior Tourney- Sebeka- 4-2-10
Kindergarten-Landon Gode- 1st Place; First Grade-Cael Lorentz- 1st
Place, Mason Gode- 2nd Place; Second Grade-Ian Gould and Nye Becker-
1st Place; Sixth Grade-Noah Becker- 1st Place
OTC Easter Tourney- Battle Lake- 4-3-10
First Grade-Cael Lorentz- 1st Place, Melvin Blumer- 3rd Place
State Jaycees Tourney- Grand Rapids- 4-10-10
First Grade- Cael Lorentz- 1st Place- State Champion
NYWA State Tourney- Rochester- 4-10-10
Kindergarten-Landon Gode- 1st Place- State Champion; First Grade-
Mason Gode- DNP; Second Grade-Levi Line and Paul Wagner- DNP
Tiger girls gain
valuable experience
By Coach Petermaier
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The Browerville Softball team took to the field for the first time on
Thursday and faced the Silverstreaks from Osakis. S. Zimmel was on her
game as she threw strikes and hit her spots well. The Silverstreaks used
a game of small ball and power to take control of the game throughout.
The Tigers, playing for the first time, had a hard time hitting the ball
in play but were able to string four hits together in the fourth inning and
showed they were able to hit the ball. The Tigers, a mixed group of three
seniors (Laura Duncan (P), Lindsey Duncan (1st), and Stacia Pearson
(Catcher)), two juniors, Kenley Johnson (Short Stop) and Jerica
Thompson (2nd) along with some younger players, Makenna Hegseth (left
R
field) 7th grade, Anna Salber (right field) 8th grade, Haley Piotrowski
(centerfield) 8th grade, Emily Pachan (outfield) 9th grade and Abygail
Aksamit (pitcher) 10th grade, saw action and will see extended action
this season.
The Tigers played well at times, but had trouble in the field at times.
We need to get some innings in us and get some real game time experi-
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ence as the season goes on. A mix of well placed hits, some power and a
host of Browerville errors made for a long fourth inning at Osakis. We are
close and getting better and that is all you can ask for from a mixed group
of experience. We need to stay positive and learn on the run and things
will turn around for the better.
The Tigers gave up 14 runs in the fourth inning and lost 21 - 2.

Broncos defense will G

have to play well
Broncos open season
By Coach Middendorf
Levi May went 3 for 3, and Trent Wollenburg 2 for 2, as the Broncos
opened their season at Holdingford. Those were a couple of highlights in
an otherwise dismal opener for the Broncos, as they committed five errors
that led to 12 unearned runs. Tanner Line was 1 for 2, with a double, Joey
Gaida and Austin Wollenburg, 1 for 3, Kraig Motzko, 1 for 2. Jordan
Mithun pitched well, allowing just one unearned run in the fourth inning.
F
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The Broncos return senior letter winners, Kraig Motzko in left field,
James Olson and Jordan Mithun. Juniors, Levi May, centerfield, Joey
Gaida and Austin Wollenburg. Sophomore letter winners returning are
Austin Host and Trenton Wollenburg. Freshman pitcher shortstop,
Mitchell Heid also returns. Our defense will have to play well as we have
a young pitching staff.

Trip to the Meat Market I

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Browerville Public School Lunch Menu

The kindergarten class has been visiting Konetzko's Meat
Market since 1986 when Lee Konetzko's son, Edward, was in
kindergarten. Jim Becker has kindly continued this tradi-
tion for the last nine years. The kindergartners were given a
tour and shown how sausage is made and all the machines
that are used. Jim lets them twist the sausage with help
from Joe Dirkes and Ray Benning. Each year the children
enjoy this activity along with the delicious wieners Jim
sends back with them.
4:30
Mon., April 19: Chicken nug-gets/dip, FF/ketchup, carrot & celery stix, dinner roll, orange, milk
Tue. April 20: Sub sandwich, tri taters, fruit cocktail, raspberry gelatin, 2 milk Tuesday
Wed. April 21: Spaghetti/meat sauce, lettuce/dressing, bread stix, pineapple chunks, milk
Thurs. April 22: Sausage pizza, green beans, PB/butter sandwich, orange, milk
Fri. April 23: Baked ham, scalloped potatoes, corn, dinner roll, peach slices, ice cream treat, milk
BH S Sports Events
Mon. April 19: BG @ Legacy, 3:00
Tue. April 20: SB hosts Royalton, 5:00; BB hosts Osakis, 5:00; TR @ LP, 4:15; GG @ Balmoral, 1:00
Thurs. April 22: SB @ Swanville, 5:00; TR @ Wadena, 4:00; BB hosts Men. in CL, 4:30; JH G @ Stalker Lake,
 AROUND THE COUNTY
The Browerville Blade, Thursday,
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Eagle, DWI-$510.00, 90 days, DEBT COLLECTION PRAC- disbursements, including attor-

Sheriff’s Report stayed 90 days, 2 yr, chem. depend.
eval, MADD impact panel, 2 yr pro-
TICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED
THAT THIS OFFICE IS DEEMED
neys' fees allowed by law subject to
redemption within 6 months from
On April 2 it was reported that an Ariat saddle with black and green bation TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. the date of said sale by the mort-
stitching and a black John Deere tool box, approx. 20” long, including tools
Steven W. Tressler, Staples, pos- ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED gagor(s), their personal representa-
were stolen from an outbuilding at 16831 223rd Ave. The theft occurred
sess drug paraphernalia-$135.00 WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR- tives or assigns.
sometime in the past two months.
Long Prairie Police POSE. THIS NOTICE IS DATE TO VACATE PROPER-
Sometime during the night of April 2, mailboxes were damaged on
Deanna L. Clark, Clarissa, REQUIRED BY THE PROVI- TY: The date on or before which
County 12, near Swanville.
DWI-$510.00, 90 days, stayed 90 SIONS OF THE FAIR DEBT COL- the mortgagor must vacate the
A two vehicle accident with injuries and a trapped occupant was report-
days, 2 yr, 2 yr probation, chem. LECTION PRACTICES ACT AND property if the mortgage is not
ed at 5:27 pm, April 6 at the intersection of County Roads 36 and 11.
depend. eval., MADD impact panel DOES NOT IMPLY THAT WE reinstated under Minnesota
Sheriff ’s deputies, Long Prairie Fire and Rescue and Long Prairie
Ambulance responded. Barb Morisch, Long Prairie, traveling east on Staples Police ARE ATTEMPTING TO COL- Statutes section 580.30 or the prop-
County 36 in her 2003 Pontiac Bonneville, was struck by Mary Mock, Eagle Bradley R. Beach, Staples, drive LECT MONEY FROM ANYONE erty redeemed under Minnesota
Bend, who was northbound on County 11 in her 2008 Chevrolet Impala. after revocation-$285.00 WHO HAS DISCHARGED THE Statutes section 580.23 is 11-13-
Mock suffered minor injuries and was trapped in her vehicle. She was extri- Dennis S. Brusewitz, Staples, DEBT UNDER THE BANKRUPT- 2010 at 11:59 p.m. If the foregoing
cated by Long Prairie Fire and Rescue and transported to Long Prairie disorderly conduct-$100.00 CY LAWS OF THE UNITED date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal
Memorial Hospital. Morisch was treated at the scene and released. Both Savannah R. Stangel, Staples, STATES. holiday, then the date to vacate is
expired driver’s license-$185.00 a1-my6c the next business day at 11:59 p.m.
vehicles were a total loss. The sheriff’s department thanks passing
motorists who assisted the drivers at the scene prior to emergency person- Matthew A. Weems, Clearbrook, MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED
nel arrival. 65/55-$125.00 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGA-
On April 6 a daytime burglary and theft of two containers, containing a Zachary D. Ziegler, Staples, dis- FORECLOSURE SALE TION ON MORTGAGE: NONE
total of almost $400 in quarters was reported on 170th St., Long Prairie. orderly conduct-$235.00, 90 days, THE RIGHT TO VERIFICA- THE TIME ALLOWED BY
One container was a peanut can, the size of a large tomato can, and a white stayed 90 days, 1 yr TION OF THE DEBT AND IDEN- LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY
plastic drinking glass with “Purina” printed on the side. The Todd County DNR TITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDI- THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORT-
Sheriff’s Office reminds citizens to lock their residences when gone and Travis J. Cook, Long Prairie, TOR WITHIN THE TIME PRO- GAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRE-
most burglaries occur during daytime hours. Anyone seeing suspicious hunt from motor vehicle-$185.00 VIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECT- SENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY
activity in their neighborhood is encouraged to call the sheriff’s department. Jeffrey L. Meier, Sauk Centre, ED BY THIS ACTION. BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS
Sometime during the evening of April 6, two mailboxes were damaged fail to display current registration- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS
on County 38. $105.00 that default has occurred in the ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA
On April 8, at 3 pm, Corey Kraker, Morrison Line Road, near Swanville, Todd D. Stordahl, fish house on conditions of the following STATUTES SECTION 582.032,
reported the theft of scrap meta from his property. The theft occurred ice after deadline-$135.00 described mortgage: DETERMINING, AMONG
between 11:30 and 3 pm that day. The scrap metal includes multiple pieces MN State Patrol DATE OF MORTGAGE: OTHER THINGS, THAT THE
of sheet metal and old metal cans. Richard R. Musland, Edgeley, 03/22/2007 MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE
At 8:15 am, April 9, Debra Clasemann, rural Long Prairie, driving her ND, no seat belt used-$110.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Efrain IMPROVED WITH A RESIDEN-
2006 Dodge Van, collided with a John Deere farm tractor, driven by John Kathryn A. Williams, Staples, Zamora-Melena, a single person. TIAL DWELLING OF LESS
Petron, on County 5, one mile north of Long Prairie. The accident occurred 74/65-$125.00 MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT
when the tractor was making a left turn into a driveway as Clasemann was Paul F. Zimmerman, Hewitt, Bank, N.A PROPERTY USED IN AGRICUL-
attempting to pass. No one was injured in the accident. The tractor was not 74/55, no seat belt used-$170.00 SERVICER: US Bank Home TURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE
damaged and the van sustained moderate damage. Ahmed M. Abdikadir, Moorhead, Mortgage ABANDONED.
Anyone with information concerning any of these cases is urged to con- 80/70-$125.00 MORTGAGE ID #: NA Dated: March 10, 2010
tact the Todd County Sheriff’s Department at 320-732-2157 or 1-800-794- Matthew L. Braford, Hastings, DATE AND PLACE OF
5733. Minnesota Housing Finance
87/70-$145.00 RECORDING: Recorded March
Agency
Stephanie A. Dahl, Fargo, ND, 27, 2007, Todd County Recorder,
Court Report no proof insurance-$320.00, 90 Document No. 448091.
Assignee of Mortgagee
days, stayed 90 days, 1 yr ASSIGNMENTS OF MORT- Peterson, Fram & Bergman,
Court appearances are First Appearance, RU8 (second appear-
Jodi M. Freking, Alexandria, GAGE: Assigned to: Minnesota P.A.
ance), and Omnibus (third appearance)
April 1: window tint too dark-$135.00 Housing Finance Agency By: Michael T. Oberle
Andres Lopez, Long Prairie, appeared on third and fifth degree assault Gregory J. Gustafson, Edinburg, Dated:July 20, 2007, Recorded Attorneys for:
charges. His next court date is May 30. ND, no seat belt used-$110.00 August 17, 2007, Todd County Minnesota Housing Finance
Augustin Mendoza-Gutierrez, Long Prairie, appeared on charges of for- Tyler J. Hanson, Ham Lake, no Recorder, Document No. 450952. Agency
gery and aggravated forgery. His next court date is April 19. seat belt used-$110.00 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF Assignee of Mortgagee
April 5: Steven J. Hukriede, Hawley, PROPERTY: The East Half (E1/2) 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800
Joshua A. Kelm, Staples, appeared for an RU8 hearing on domestic 84/70-$135.00 Lot Six (6), Block Four (4), Lee's St. Paul, MN 55101
assault charges. An omnibus hearing was scheduled for April 19. Nicole C. Lindaman, Plymouth, Addition to the Village of Long (651) 291-8955
Charles M. McCoy, Staples, appeared on two counts of terroristic threats 95/70-$225.00 Prairie, according to the plat there- THIS IS A COMMUNICATION
charges. His next court date is April 19. Sarah K. Matsuura, Hutchin- of on file and of record in the office FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.
John W. Willis, Apple Valley, CA, made an RU8 court appearance on son, 80/70-$125.00 of the Register of Deeds of Todd 16205-100092
charges of introducing contraband into the jail. An omnibus hearing was Brandon M. Moore, Oakdale, m18-a22c
County, Minnesota
scheduled for May 3. 89/70-$145.00 TAX PARCEL NO.: 36-0067900
Mellisa J. Bohne, Verndale, appeared for an RU8 hearing on two counts Timothy A. Sandgren, Long ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: DNR QUESTION
of DWI, uninsured vehicle, and failure to stop for a traffic accident. An Prairie, DWI-$510.00, 90 days, 525 1st Street South OF THE WEEK
omnibus hearing was set for May 3. stayed 90 days, 2 yr, chem. depend. Long Prairie, MN 56347 Q: Do Minnesota state parks cur-
Jamie N. Denniston, Staples, made an omnibus court appearance on eval, MADD impact panel, 2 yr pro- COUNTY IN WHICH PROPER- rently offer monthly or seasonal
theft charges. A settlement conference was scheduled for May 3. bation TY IS LOCATED: Todd camping opportunities?
Mark A. Kobliska, Browerville, appeared for an omnibus hearing on Zackery D. Schaaf, Urbandale, ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL A: Yes, five Minnesota state
three counts of hunting under the influence charges. A settlement confer- IA, 80/70-$125.00 AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: parks currently offer monthly and
ence was scheduled for May 10. Wright N. Warkies, Brooklyn $81,090.00 seasonal camping. These opportuni-
Dean M. R. Shamp, Eagle Bend, agreed to plead guilty to failure to reg- Park, 80/70-$125.00 AMOUNT DUE AND ties came about in response to
ister as a predatory sex offender at a settlement conference. Sentencing was Daniel J. Wilusz, Michigan City, CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF requests from frequent overnight
scheduled for May 10. IN, log book not current-$135.00 DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING park visitors who wanted to avoid
Todd E. Smith, Staples, appeared for an omnibus hearing on charges of Shannon R. Zweber, Plymouth, having to haul their camping units
TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORT-
domestic assault and disorderly conduct. A settlement conference was set 80/70-$125.00 back and forth from home to the
GAGEE: $81,268.33
for May 3. park, make numerous reservations,
That prior to the commence-
Brandon L. Sternquist, Long Prairie, appeared for a probation violation
hearing. An admit/deny hearing will be held May 3.
Jared S. Zephier, San Antonio, TX, appeared on two counts of DWI
Legal Notices ment of this mortgage foreclosure
proceeding Mortgagee/ Assignee of
or worry about availability.
Feedback was very positive after
Mortgagee complied with all notice the first summer of monthly and
charges. His next court date is April 19. continued from page 5 requirements as required by seasonal camping for a pilot pro-
April 6: Mortgage Pass-Through gram in 2009, so several campsites
Shawn H. Wellner, McGregor, made his first court appearance on statute; that no action or proceed-
Certificates, Series 2004-HE7 will continue to be available for
charges of driving after cancellation, false ID, and open bottle. An RU8 ing has been instituted at law or
Assignee of Mortgagee extended stays.
hearing was set for April 19. otherwise to recover the debt
SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP secured by said mortgage, or any Hayes Lake, Old Mill, Lac qui
Jorge D. Arredondo-Hernandez AKA Jorge L. Torres-Vasquez, Long Parle, Myre-Big Island, and Upper
BY part thereof;
Prairie, appeared for an omnibus hearing on first degree drug sales charges. Sioux Agency state parks currently
Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 PURSUANT to the power of sale
A settlement conference was scheduled for May 17. offer monthly and seasonal camp-
Diane F. Mach - 273788 contained in said mortgage, the
$510.00, 90 days, stayed 90 days, 2 Kristine M. Spiegelberg - above described property will be ing. A chart detailing dates, pricing
Traffic Citations yr, chem. depend. eval, MADD 308845 sold by the Sheriff of said county as and contact numbers for state parks
Todd County Sheriff impact panel, 2 yr probation Melissa L. Baldridge Porter - is at
follows:
Brian T. Bense, Avon, false ID- Jared D. Leehy, Bertha, 75/55- 0337778 http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_p
DATE AND TIME OF SALE:
$385.00 $225.00 Attorneys for Mortgagee arks/extended_stay.html.
Thursday, May 13, 2010, 10:00 a.m.
Albert P. Bleninger, Browerville, 12550 West Frontage Road, Visit www.mnstateparks.info for
Michael T. Martin, Staples, pos- PLACE OF SALE: Main Lobby
Ste. 200 more information about the outdoor
DWI-$510.00, 90 days, stayed 90 sess drug paraphernalia-$135.00 of Todd County Detention Center,
Burnsville, MN 55337 recreation opportunities at each of
days, 2 yr, chem. depend. eval, William A. Ondracek, Jr., Long City of Long Prairie
(952) 831-4060 the state parks.
MADD impact panel, 2 yr proba- Prairie, domestic assault, contin- to pay the debt then secured by
John Voges, DNR regional
tion ued for dismissal-$300.00 said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on
PURSUANT TO THE FAIR parks operation supervisor
Jared D. Carr, Edina, DWI- Michael E. Palbicki, Sr., Grey said premises, and the costs and
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Eagle Valley, continued
to conduct an in-depth survey of voters to
find out why 641 people voted no on the
bond referendum. The firm specializes in
working with school districts.
He said, “We need to find out what a
‘no’ vote means.” Did some voters
oppose higher property taxes? Did some
voters oppose moving all the students to
one school building? Did some voters
oppose the remodeling plans outlined by
the architect? Madsen said no one
knows why the majority of people voted
‘no’.
Although members did not vote on the
survey idea, they appeared to be favor-
able toward it.
Chair Godding kept reminding people,
“We need to meet with our neighbors and
see what we can do. We are behind the
8-ball. We need the support of the com-
munity or we’re not [going to get anything
passed to keep the schools going]. We
can’t survive much longer.”
During a public comment period, citi-
zens voiced many points of view.
--Can we afford to keep coming back
every couple of months and looking at
new plans, rejecting them, and then doing
it all over again?
--Why did people vote ‘no’? What
was their message? Our plan was to
save money, improve the curriculum, and
improve the facilities.
--The Eagle Bend school building is a
deterrent to students coming to our dis-
trict. It won’t attract people to our commu-
nity.
--The important part of our district is
the teachers who teach the children.
They are the ones who make the differ-
ence, not the buildings.
--If we can’t get students to come to
school in our district, then we can’t
Fair grounds will
receive improvements
By Tim King
The Todd County Board of
Commissioners agreed to contribute
approximately $1,000 worth of labor,
equipment, and sand to a project to
improve the horse stalls and exposition
arena at the Todd County Fair Grounds.
The county 4-H has raised nearly $5,000
in additional funds to improve the stalls as
well as install outdoor lighting at the
arena. According to Nancy Becker, a 4-H
volunteer, the stall improvement project
will make the stalls safer for humans and
horses and improve visibility for fair visi-
tors. The lights will make the exposition
arena more useful and safer.
In addition to the county, local busi-
neeses and organizations have donated
to the project.
Commissioners Kircher and Ruda said
many county residents would benefit from
the improvements and they thanked
Becker and the 4-H for its efforts to raise
the money to make the improvements
possible.
SAUK RIVER WATERSHED
Staff from the Sauk River Watershed
presented Todd County with its 2009 River
Award for the county's work on shoreline
restoration at Battle Point County Park.
Holly Kovarick, Administrator for the
Watershed District, said her organization
had applied for, and received, an
Environmental Leadership Award for its
work at Battle Point Park. She acknowl-
edged the work couldn't have been done
without the assistance of the Todd County
Commissioners, Todd County Soil and
Water Conservation District, and many
others.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
County Engineer Loren Fellbaum
received approval to accept a contract to
paint approximately 200 miles of center-
line on Todd County Roads and highways.
The contract was awarded to AAA Striping
Service Company of Saint Michael. AAA
improve the curriculum.
--There are only a few classrooms in
the Clarissa school that aren’t in use now.
How can we put all our students into that
building?
--I want to know what’s wrong with the
Eagle Bend school building.
--The schools are the future of our
communities. What can I do to help?
--We don’t have the support of all the
board members for the bond referendum.
--I’m tired of hearing all this division.
We need to make decisions as one com-
munity.
--I don’t like this feud. If we can’t get
along, then what?
After the public comment period, the
board set a date for another special meet-
ing on April 20 at 6:30 in the Eagle Bend
school building.
The final topic of the night was a dis-
cussion of the 2010-2011 budget. The dol-
lar figures estimated another budget
deficit: $115,000. Superintendent
Madsen presented a list of proposed
budget cuts totaling $99,000, including
cuts in staff and programs. He offered to
do two jobs – superintendent and high
school principal – for one year, to save the
district about $70,000. The budget
includes no improvements to curriculum.
Madsen did not list the teaching staff who
might not have their contracts renewed
because of lack of funds. He said he
would make those decisions at the May
board meeting.
The citizens of Eagle Bend and
Clarissa will continue to discuss and
debate the future of their school district,
and the school board must make some
decisions in the next two months. It is a
difficult time for everyone in the area.
Striping was the low bidder at $59,040.03.
Last summer the edge lines of county
roads were painted and widened.
Commissioner Ruda said well painted
center and side lines make the roads
safer.
Fellbaum also received approval to
purchase road salt under the State of
Minnesota's contract. He said buying salt
under the state contract will save the
county time and money.
CRIME VICTIMS AWARENESS WEEK
At the request of Annette Schilling,
Hands of Hope Resource Center, com-
missioners declared April 18 to 24 to be
Crime Victims Awareness Week in Todd
County. Schilling said 21 million
Americans are victims of crime every year
and they often suffer emotional, physical,
psychological, and financial harm as a
result.
At the request of Todd County Social
Services, commissioners also proclaimed
April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in
Todd County. Social Service interns Tracy
Pesta, Long Prairie, and Gabriel Rores,
Garfield, told commissioners all citizens
need to be more aware of child abuse and
neglect. They said effective child abuse
prevention succeeds because of partner-
ships with many different parts of the com-
munity, including schools, faith communi-
ties, health care organizations, law
enforcement agencies, and the business
community.
COUNTY CAR POOL
Gessell Motors, Grey Eagle, got the go
ahead from the commissioners to pur-
chase four vehicles at the auto auction for
the recently established Todd County
motor pool. Administrator Nathan Burkett
negotiated with Gessell to purchase the
vehicles directly from the auction rather
than purchase them from a used car lot.
Burkett estimates that the county will save
approximately $1,500 per vehicle by buy-
ing directly from the auction.
Aging,
continued
boomers – born between 1946 and 1964
– begin drawing on Social Security and
other programs.
“The concern over aging is not
overblown,” says state demographer Tom
Gillaspy. “By 2020, Minnesota and the
U.S. will have more people over age 65
than children in K-12 education for the
first time. The whole concern over health
care costs is fueled by the aging of the
population.”
Complicating matters is the fact that
Todd County is poorer than most of
Minnesota. In 2008, it ranked 75th out of
87 counties when measuring the portion
of people living below the poverty line.
While the state’s average weekly wage is Dale Judes delivers frozen meals around Todd County. MPR
$881, Todd’s is only $554. Photo/Jennifer Vogel
Todd County has been losing jobs and
young people for decades, a process
Verna Toenyan, who coordinates the
county’s aging services, likens it to “a
bathtub with the water draining out.”
Much of the onus for plugging the
drain falls to the county’s social services
and public health departments. Dale
Stevens, a 66-year-old retired auctioneer
who lives in a remote trailer northwest of
Cushing, explains that Social Security
doesn’t go very far and he’s broke at the
end of each month. “I haven’t eaten out in
three years,” he says.
Though Stevens has a roommate, he
largely takes care of himself. His lifelines
are Meals on Wheels and “the county per-
son [who] comes every two months to
make sure I’m eating and haven’t fell over
dead.”
Demand for social services has
Carol Winkler, head nutritionist and cook for the Eagle
increased in the battered economy, says
Bend Senior Center's meal programs, holds a meal the center
Todd County Administrator Nathan
packages for freezing and delivery to people in rural areas.
Burkett. “Our financial worker’s caseload
The center delivers two weeks of frozen meals at a time. MPR
is up 30 percent since February of ’08.
The county workers who administer state
Photo/Chris Welsch
programs used to have 160 cases on average. Now they have 200 plus. That’s a 25 percent increase.”
At the same time, the county budget has been pinched as the state has trimmed funding. According to Burkett, over the past year
and a half, County Program Aid from the state, for example, has been slashed from $1.5 million to around $600,000. That’s led to a
lot of belt tightening, including a reduction in full-time staff.
The coming wave of retirees will pose fresh challenges. “I do see some shifting of resources toward providing services for sen-
iors,” Burkett says. But, he adds, the county is looking to change its overall approach, “doing more with less” by partnering with pri-
vate entities and non-profits.
“It’s all about finding the right partners,” Burkett says. “The county is a safety net and we’re also a steering agent. We should not
be taking responsibility for providing every single service. We should be connecting services, so that one plus one equals four.” Acting
as facilitator, he says, the county could help an already significant private healthcare industry thrive.
In the coming decades, the elderly may depend heavily on these partnerships and also on so-called “informal support networks”
of friends and neighbors and volunteers.
In a sense, Eagle Bend’s Meals on Wheels program is a hybrid of the two ideas and perhaps a model for the future. A joint effort
between the state, the county and Lutheran Social Services, it relies on approximately two-dozen volunteers who cook, serve, and
deliver meals. “This program saves thousands of dollars,” says Toenyan. “It’s the one that needs to go statewide.” Yet, she says,
resources are stretched thin. “We’ve reached maximum capacity. Now we’re at this point where we are going to have more seniors,
so what are we going to do in the future?”
Loretta Peterson says moving to an assisted living facility or a nursing home “would kill me.” Describing herself as “ornery,” she
says she’s content living alone. “I’d never want another man. I like men, but I wouldn’t want to live with one.”
“I would like to stay here,” Peterson declares of the farm she’s called home for fifty years. “As long as Dale keeps bringing food.”
BIRCH LAKE AERIAL SPRAYING
Commissioners acknowledged, but did
not necessarily approve, a request by
Central Planes Aviation, Sauk Centre, to
spray for tent caterpillars and army worms
near Big Birch and Sauk Lakes this sum-
mer. In a separate phone interview, John
Ricard, owner of Planes Aviation, said he
needed county board acknowledgement
as part of a process to get a permit from
the Federal Aviation Administration to fly
over congested areas such as lakeshores.
Ricard said he had been approached to
do the spraying by the Birch Lake
Association as well as landowners around
Sauk Lake. He said the Lake Association
will monitor the area and if there are signs
of an outbreak of worms they will ask him Jay and Marie Noska got an award from Allen Blommel for annual rolling herd
to spray. The spray is a natural insecticide average (two times milking) and three-year rolling herd average, dollar value
called BT that kills worms when they eat $3,365. They also got awards for protein, 970 pounds; Fat, 1,184 pounds; and dol-
the insecticide coated leaves. lar value, $3,468. The awards were given at the DHIA Banquet held on April 7th.
COUNTY GOVERNMENT MONTH Submitted photo.
April is National County Government
also be at the booth to explain what their tion lunch sometime in May.
month, according to Burkett. As part of an
departments do. Commissioners have ZONING
effort to help local citizens be informed
also invited area 12th grade high school The final plat for the John Japp Estates
about county government commissioners
students to attend a Todd County Board development on Pine Island Lake in Turtle
will staff a Todd County booth at the Farm,
meeting in April and have offered to visit Creek Township was approved. The
Home, and Recreation Show on April 23
the classrooms of sixth graders in the development will include three new lots.
and 24 at the Todd County Fairgrounds.
county to talk about county government.
Burkett also said some county staff will
There will also be an employee apprecia-