Thursday, July 14, 2011

Volume 95; Number 5

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

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Parents worst nightmare has a happy ending, missing child found safe
The Browerville Fire Department was called out on July 8, at 11:33 am, to assist the Todd County Sheriffs Department in the search for a missing three year old boy, Brayden Anderson. The boy and the family dog had left their home on 251st Ave. (near Horseshoe Lake) and wandered away. They were found at approx. 12:16 pm, by Mike Jeziorski and Dave Asmus along County 16, and the cornfield near the Asmus residence. Also assisting in the search were the Long Prairie Fire Department, John Petron and his farm employees, and many friends and neighbors. The Anderson family thanks all who assisted in finding Brayden.

Romaine Winkler to retire after 26 years with Christ the King School

Long Prairie area 2011 Relay For Lifes 10th Anniversary

By Tarissa Host The Relay For Life of the Long Prairie Area is proudly hosting its 10th anniversary, which will be held July 22nd. Over the past nine years the Relay has raised $382,945 and organized 195 teams. Area chairpersons Sev Blenkush and Deb Clasemann are busy preparing for the memorable event and are expecting a great turn out. This year there are sixteen teams signed up for the Relay so far. Each team generally has ten members, with each member raising approximately $100. Team members raise money by selling luminaria bags which cost $10 each. The Relay is sort of a tag-team event. Teams are required to have at least one member on the track at all times and may switch members as they please. Sponsorships are available for area businesses and individuals. Because Relay For Life is a significant community event, a partnership between local businesses and the Relay For Life organization can be essential for a successful Relay. The sponsorships run from $250 and up. This year there are six Bronze level sponsors that have contributed $1000 to the Long Prairie Area Relay For Life. The money that is raised during this event goes to the American Cancer Society towards education, research, and advocacy. The money contributed to education alerts individuals to specific test recommendations. Most of the money contributed to research goes to the University of Minnesota and the Mayo Clinic. Also, money contributed to advocacy has led to no smoking bans in public and private areas. The American Cancer Society also provides cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment with wigs, and provides patients with lodging at the Hope Lodge in both Minneapolis and Rochester. Other funding goes for transportation to treatment, in-home medical equipment, and many other programs. On June 21st there was be an evening meal at the Long Prairie Country Club to honor cancer survivors and their caregivers. Many of these survivors will be marching the Survivors Lap at the Relay on July 22nd. There was also a spaghetti meal on July 13th at the Village Cafe in Grey Eagle from 5:007:00 p.m. that the committee set Continued on page 16.

Above: Romaine Winkler has been a janitor at Christ the King School for twenty-six years. He plans to retire at the end of August By Tarissa Host Romaine Winkler, a Browerville citizen and long time janitor at the Christ the King School, will be retiring the last week of August. The school has not found a replacement yet, but they are hoping to before August and the fall school year begins. Romaine applied for the position about twenty-six years ago. He wasn't quite sure what the job entailed but he thought it would be a nice, local job that did not require a lot of driving. Little did he know the challenges and long hours the job required. He found he really like it though because of the flexibility and job security. Winkler was born and raised in Browerville. He attended St. Peter's Private School for eight years. He graduated from Browerville High School in 1964 and entered the army in November of 1965. There he did mechanic work on heavy machinery and construction for the army. With nine months left to serve he was sent to Germany, where he met his first wife. He took a European discharge and returned to Browerville in August of 1975. Soon after his return, a custodial position was available at Christ the King School. He applied and was accepted. He is now finishing his twenty-sixth year with the school. Winkler is also an active member of the VFW and American Legion. As a member of the VFW he participated in Memorial Day and Veterans Day programs, and did military honors at funerals. He also became a member of the American Legion. Romaine is looking forward to retirement, but is not sure what he plans to do. First of all, he said he would like to catch up on much needed sleep. He is also looking forward to finishing a couple home projects that he started and hasn't had time to finish. He plans on taking some time to hunt and fish as well.

WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT

Wed. July 13 Mostly Cloudy 76/61 Thur. July 14 T-Storms 71/65 Fri. July 15 Partly Cloudy 87/68 Sat, July 16 Partly Cloudy 90/74 Sun. July 17 Mostly Sunny 94/70 Mon. July 18 T-Storms 85/67 Tue. July 19 T-Storms 83/66