Thursday, November 17, 2011

Volume 95; Number 22

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Todd County Home Council donates to Todd County Museum

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Area school districts approve levy

By Rin Porter Voters agreed to approve the renewal of operating levies for the school districts of Browerville, Eagle Valley, and Long Prairie-Grey Eagle by comfortable margins last week. Browerville voters agreed to the levy renewal by 87% to 12%. Eagle Valley voters approved their levy renewal by 69% to 30%. Long Prairie-Grey Eagle district voters approved their levy renewal by 76% to 24%. Across the state, 58 districts requested levy renewals. According to the Minnesota School Board Association, 57 districts approved the renewals. Only Rocori school district, that serves the Cold Spring area, failed to renew its levy. Browerville School Superintendent Bob Schaefer was pleased with the vote. He commented, Once again, the community of Browerville, the residents of the Browerville School District, parents, faculty/support staff, administration, and school board came together to support the Browerville Public School by renewing the 'Excess Referendum Levy' for another ten years. We are extremely fortunate to be able to educate the students of the Browerville School District with such trust. Now It is our responsibility to work diligently to continue the 'Tradition, Pride, and Excellence' of the Browerville Public School. Eagle Valley School Superintendent Jim Madsen was relieved by the vote. He commented, I would like to thank the voters for their support of the renewal of the Eagle Valley Public Schools Excess levy. Without this levy the district would have been in far worse financial difficulties than it probably could have handled. Madsen continued, Finances are still tight, and will need continued monitoring and use of fiscal restraint. This district I can tell over the years has been very efficient with their dollars. Bonding debt is very little compared to their neighboring districts. The excess levy is below the states average. Local school boards and school employees will be breathing sighs of relief now that their excess levy funding for the next ten years is in place.

Phyllis Paskewitz (representing the TC Home Council) presented a check from The Todd County Home Council to Gary Stracek from the Todd County Historical Society . The Home Council is an advisory group for the Todd County Extension Home Study Groups and the Extension Service. Home Council is comprised of representatives from each Home Study Group. Home Council will disband after their Christmas Party in December and decided to donate the balance of their funds to the Todd County Museum. An exhibit showing the history and events of the Home Study Groups will be displayed at the Todd County Museum after memorabilia is compiled. Picture: left to right-De Eberle, Office Assistant at TC Museum, Elaine John, TC Historical Society Officer, Phyllis Paskewitz,TC Home Council, Gary Stracek, TC Historical Society Officer.

Honoring veterans past and present

Many nice deer taken in 2011 season

Cody Notch harvested this very nice buck during the opening weekend of the 2011 firearms deer season while hunting west of Eagle Bend. Additional photos on page 16.

The Browerville High School presented their Veterans Day program on Thursday, November 10th. Above: Presentation of the Colors, Forward Support Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd of 136.

WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT

Wed. Nov. 16 Partly Cloudy 31/18 Thur. Nov. 17 Mostly Sunny 37/21 Fri. Nov. 18 Partly Cloudy 50/29 Sat. Nov. 19 Wintry Mix 30/18 Sun. Nov. 20 Partly Cloudy 27/19 Mon. Nov. 21 Partly Cloudy 32/19