Thursday, August 8, 2013

Volume 98; Number 8

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Thorsons honored as Todd County Farm Family of the Year by U of M Extension

fied as you can, said Mike. Then if one thing fails, you have all the others. We plant about 20% more than we need because the deer love our vegetables and they help themselves. The Thorsons do a lot of the work themselves, but they also have help from their son Erik, and several part-time workers. They raise all their own plants and transplant them from the greenhouses and high tunnels using a water wheel transplanter. In addition to their work as vegetable growers, the Thorsons have other jobs. Mike is on the boards of directors of Todd Wadena Electric Co-op, Great River Energy, the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Co-ops, and the Minnesota Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association. Eloise is a customized training representative for Central Lakes College and has worked with 4-H, Todd County Extension Committee, Central Regional Sustainable Development Partnership, and the Lakes Area Growers Association. The Thorsons sell their vegetables in farmers markets around the area. They travel to St Cloud, Brainerd, Nisswa, Park Rapids, and Long Prairie two or three times each week. They staff some of these markets themselves, and others with the help of their son

Double shooting in New York Mills still under investigation

The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Department got a call from a 21-year-old woman Wednesday night, July 31, around 9:15 p.m. that gunshots had been fired at a home just outside of New York Mills. Police and EMS say they found two men with gunshot wounds. Ethan Honer, 20, was pronounced dead at the scene and authorities found Jake Geiser, 23, unconscious. Geiser was unconscious and taken to the Wadena Tri-County Hospital, then airlifted to a hospital in St. Cloud, where he died. Erik and other part-timers. The Thorsons love what they do and consider themselves lucky to be providing fresh, healthy food for people in the area. Most of our customers are repeaters, coming back week after week, Eloise said. Within the next couple of weeks, the Thorsons will be setting up a vegetable stand on the honor system in Browerville, in Duanes Used Car Lot, across from the Browerville Blade. The following is the news release sent from the U of M Extension Witness say the 23-year-old man shot the 20-year-old man before shooting himself. Friends say Geiser is the exboyfriend to a woman who, authorities say, was Honer's current girlfriend. There are still a lot of questions as to who lived in the trailer where the shooting happened, and what the men were doing there. A 21-year-old woman that called 911 reporting the gun shots at the trailer, but authorities would not confirm if she is the girlfriend involved. Michael and Eloise Thorson have been named Todd County Farm Family of the Year In 1972, after Michael was discharged from the army, Michael and Eloise Thorson purchased their 320-acre farm near Browerville, MN. At the beginning of their farming career, they raised livestock and grew traditional irrigated crops. In 1988 they began raising squash for wholesale. They also raised 20,000 range chickens that were processed and marketed on their farm. The chickens were delivered and sold across the state. Since 2005, the Thorsons have transitioned to raising vegetables Continued on page 12.

Mike and Eloise Thorson have been named the Todd County Farm Family of the Year. By Rin Porter On Thursday, Aug. 8, farm families from throughout Minnesota will gather at Farmfest, an event held in Morgan, Minnesota, to recognize the farm families of the year one from each of Minnesotas counties. Todd Countys family is Mike and Eloise Thorson, vegetable farmers from Moran Township. Were very honored, said Eloise. Usually its a dairy farmer whos chosen. Were non-traditional farmers vegetable growers. Mike and Eloise purchased their 320-acre farm in 1972. At first, they raised livestock and the usual crops. In 1988, they changed course, beginning to raise squash for the wholesale market, and 20,000 free-range chickens delivered and sold across Minnesota. Since 2005, the Thorsons have been raising vegetables and fruits. They have nine high tunnels, three greenhouses, and about 20 acres of vegetable fields. Their products include sweet corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, potatoes, several varieties of squash, sweet peppers, hot peppers, cauliflower, zucchini and the list goes on. Its important to be as diversi-

Thorsons named Farm Family of the Year

A beautiful day for picnics

Both the Annual Clotho Ice Cream Social and the Todd County Farmers Union Picnic were held on Sunday afternoon. Attendees of both events enjoyed a beautiful sunny afternoon to enjoy a great meal and visit with friends and family members. Additional photos on page 12.

WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT

Tue. Aug. 6 T-Storms 80/49 Wed. Aug. 7 Mostly Sunny 73/52 Thur. Aug. 8 Partly Cloudy 73/52 Fri. Aug. 9 Partly Cloudy 71/47 Sat. Aug. 10 Partly Cloudy 72/49 Sun. Aug. 11 T-Storms 75/51

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PEOPLE PAGE
Talk to your medical provider if you feel you may benefit from speech therapy. If you have nonappointment related questions, call Rehab Services at 218-8948427.

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Marriage Licenses
Daniel W. Venske, Randall, and Laura A. Leyendecker, Randall John T. Fuchs, Burtrum, and Jayme L. Primus, Burtrum Matthew H. Rewitzer, Eagle Bend, and Skyla R. Hubert, Eagle Bend Jose G. De Los Santos Ordonez, Melrose, and Veronica M. Lemus, Melrose Benjamin J. Siegle, Long Prairie, and Deanna J. Mikkelson, Bertha

Airman Justin Ziegler

BROWERVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SUPPLIES NEEDED TO START THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR To help parents know what to have their children bring to school on the first day of school, the following lists by grades are suggested: *KINDERGARTEN* * 1~ 4 oz bottle of ELMERS School Glue * 4 large glue sticks * 2 wide line spiral notebooks * 1 Twistables-8 count * 3 folders with fasteners * 1 plastic 1 inch 3 ring binder * 1 beach towel for rest time * 1 color book * 2 large pink erasers * 1 large school bag *FIRST GRADE* * 5 SHARPENED pencils * erasers ~ pencil top and bar * washable markers * dry erase markers * crayons (any size) * scissors * 4 - 5 glue sticks * small bottle of ELMERS glue * 2 notebooks * 4 ~ 2 pocket folders * pencil box or bag * back pack *SECOND GRADE* * 6 SHARPENED pencils * crayons (any size) * 4 ~ 2 pocket folders * 3 notebooks * 1 bottle of ELMERS glue * 2 glue sticks * dry erase markers * washable markers * erasers (pencil top or bar) * pencil box or bag * scissors * colored pencils (optional) * ruler * 1 gallon size zip-lock plastic bag * back pack *THIRD GRADE* * 3 or 4 pocket folders * 3 notebooks * 8 ~ #2 pencils * pencil eraser tops or large pick erasers * crayons (any size) * magic markers * scissors * 1 bottle elmers glue * glue stick * colored pencils *dry erase markers * plastic zipper pencil bag for pencils *back pack *Please NO desk pencil sharpeners or large 3 ring binders *FOURTH GRADE* * 6 ~ 2 pocket folders (different colors) * 2 ~ #2 pencils * 1 red, black & blue pen * crayons (any size) * colored pencils * scissors??? * 1 glue bottle * 1 glue stick * 2 wide line notebooks * 1 package 3 hole loose leaf wide line paper * FIFTH GRADE* * pencils * glue * scissors * notebooks * crayons or colored pencils * folders * scientific calculator (information will be sent home the first week of school) *SIXTH GRADE* * 12 pencils ( 5 SHARPENED) * 8 pack Crayola Markers * 24 count crayons * 6 dry erase markers * 24 count colored pencils * 6 lined notebooks * 6 ~ 2 pocket folders *1 1 - inch binder for Reading *ruler (centimeters and inches) * 1 bottle of ELMERS glue * 2 glue sticks * scissors * 3 highlighters * 1 red, blue & black pen *scientific calculator (information about calculators will be sent home the first week of school) reform, said Dr. John Halfen, Lakewood Medical Director. Our Medical Home program is an example of a Lakewood Health System endeavor that has attained considerable success in providing both quality and value in the delivery of patient care.

Lakewoods new Physician Assistant

Kristin Mellgren, physician assistant, is the newest member of Lakewood Dermatologys medical staff. Originally from central Minnesota, Mellgren graduated from the University of Wisconsin La Crosse in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies. Mellgren is a member of the Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants (MAPA), the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA). Lakewood has an excellent reputation for quality healthcare which I am honored to be part of. said Mellgren. Mellgren has five years of experience in the dermatology field, including general dermatology and minor surgical procedures. Mellgren and her husband of 14 years have two daughters, ages eight and five. She enjoys fishing, swimming and camping, as well as reading, watching a good movie and driving through the countryside. Mellgren is also a Vikings fan. Mellgren will begin seeing patients at Lakewood Dermatology in Sartell on August 19th. To schedule an appointment, call 320-252DERM (3376). Dermatologist Dr. Barry LaBine currently sees patients at the Staples clinic one day a month, and Mellgren will being seeing patients there in the future.

Births
Lakewood Health System
Maggie Mathe, Staples, boy, Lewis Robert, 9 lbs 8 oz, July 26, 2013 Sarah Hansen and Roger Sirucek, Pine River, boy, Canden Donald Lee, 6 lbs 4 oz, July 28, 2013 Michelle Holmquist and Joshua Weekley, Browerville, girl, Kaylynn Aubree, 6 lbs 8 oz, July 30, 2013 Stacy Diaz Escobar, Pequot Lakes, girl, Anayeli Alexandra, 5 lbs, July 31, 2013 Rebecca and Michael Fitzlaff, Bertha, boy, Jase Curtis, 8 lbs 7 oz, August 2, 2013 Amy and Scott Friis, Brainerd, boy, Andrew Clifford, 7 lbs 8 oz, August 2, 2013

Air Force Airman Justin R. Ziegler graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Ziegler, a 2012 graduate of Staples Motley High School is the son of Jeffrey and Kristi Ziegler, Staples and grandson of Richard and the late Ann Ziegler, Staples, Roger Deering, Browerville, and Peggy and Sonny Freyholtz, Hewitt. Class sizes are limited, preregistration is required. For more information, or to register call David Cuppy, EMS Education Coordinator, at 218-632-8738 or email him at david.cuppy@tricountyhospital.org.

Meals on Wheels volunteers needed

The Senior Nutrition program is looking for a few people willing to deliver Meals on Wheels in Browerville. The hot meals are picked up at Christ the King Church at 10:45 am and delivered within the city limits. It only takes 30 to 40 minutes, once a week. If you would like to volunteer or have questions, call Gladys at Eagle Bend Senior Center, 218-738-4152 or Topsy May, 320-594-2989.

Tenth Expectations Birthday Party

Lakewood Health System hosted its tenth annual Expectations Birthday Party Thursday, July 18. The event celebrated babies born at the hospital between June 1, 2012 and May 31, 2013. The birthday party was hosted by the Lakewood Health System Expectations team, which is comprised of nurses who work with expectant parents and families through pregnancy, the birth experience, and even into the childhood years. More than 200 guests were treated to pony rides, a bouncy house, Sno-cones, a picnic dinner, and birthday cake.

EMS education classes offered

Tri-County Hospitals Emergency Medical Services (EMS) department offers a variety of classes throughout the year. Class offered in August: Heartsaver CPR and First Aid (Community Class): Wednesday, August 14, from 4-6 p.m. (First Aid) and 6-10 p.m. (CPR) Heartsaver CPR & First Aid is for those who need or are interested in learning or becoming certified in CPR, First Aid or both. With the knowledge and skills learned in each class you can save a life! Skills taught are especially valuable for those in daycare or babysitting, firefighting, police, airline personnel, security guards, and those with family members at high risk for sudden cardiac emergencies. CPR class teaches how to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies, including cardiac arrest and choking. First Aid teaches skills to effectively recognize and treat emergencies within the first critical moments until EMS personnel arrive. Skills are taught for victims of all ages. Completion of either course provides a two-year certification through the American Heart Association.

Lakewoods new speech therapist

Whitney Koehler, MS, CFYSLP, is the newest member of Lakewoods rehabilitation staff. Originally from New York Mills, Koehler graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead with a Master of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology. Koehler is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. I am thrilled to be at Lakewood to motivate and encourage children and adults, so I can assist them with achieving their goals and improving their quality of life, said Koehler. I enjoy working with pediatrics through geriatrics, and am passionate about helping people with their communication needs. Koehler enjoys spending time with her family and fianc. They like to spend time hunting, going to family gatherings, bonfires, ice fishing and holiday events. She also enjoys reading a good book, especially during the winter months.

Milestones
Happy Birthday this week to: Aug. 7: Marilyn Tyrrell, Russ Becker, Stan Brichacek, Donald Swanson, Carol Branby, Kim Quirt; Aug. 8: Lyle Katterhagen, Barbara Bentler; Aug. 9: Dorothy solem, Nancy Jeziorski; Aug. 10: Kevin Dahlman, Venus King; Aug. 11: Jean Kircher; Aug. 12: Gerard Hoelscher; Aug. 13: Chris Lucas, Wm Biermaier, Ron Biermaier, Bonita Bartels, Curt Hegseth, Clint Hegseth, Mary Lou Sapp Happy Anniversary this week to: Aug. 11: Roger and Marge Reamer; Aug. 13: Allan and Debbie Mortenson, Robert and Adeline Drong

Lakewood receives second UCare Quality of Care Award

Lakewood Health System was awarded UCares Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO) Overall Performance Quality of Care award at the organizations annual Salute to Excellence event June 18, 2013 in Minneapolis. This is the second year in a row Lakewood has received this award. Lakewood Health System was given the award in recognition of its quality of senior care, including Medicare-reimbursed care. Debra Kearns, Clinic Director of Nursing and Stephanie Jeziorski, Clinic Director of Quality and Risk Management, accepted the award. We strive to give our patients the best medical care and to advance that care in this era of

Looking Back
50 years ago - Aug. 8, 1963
A shower dance for Carol Evans and Gene Hoelscher was announced for August 11, 1963 at the Knotty Pine Coliseum. Hot weather specials at Lemms Fairway Store were: 1/2 gal. ice cream, 69; 4 pkg. cookies, $1; 10 lb. sugar, $1.29; head lettuce, 15 each.

Central Minnesota Tea Party program

Common Core Curriculum is a National Education Program-One size fits all program. Your are invited Monday, August 12, to the Browerville Community Center, beginning at 6 pm, to learn why we cannot allow this program in our state from speaker Gary Hukreide, a former resident of Eagle Bend and former owner of two Sylvan Learning Centers. This program is sponsored by Central Minnesota Tea Party Patriots

25 years ago - Aug. 11, 1988

Browerville High School music instructor Sandry Schorn was among 22 Teachers of Excellence chosen out of 108 nominees to continue in the search for Minnesota Teacher of the Year. Marriage License application for James Thomas Becker, Browerville, and Janet Joann Drajna, Clarissa.

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HAPPENINGS
Eagle Bend Public Library
Art & Music In the Park Aug. 11 An afternoon of Art & Music In the Park at Eagle Bend, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2 to 4 p.m., at Nelson Park on Third Ave., west of Hwy. 71. Musicians will perform, artists will display their artwork, and refreshments will be available as a community fundraiser. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the show. DonB! and End Of Summer Reading Program Party Aug. 15 Unicycling illusionist DonB will entertain families at the Eagle Bend City Hall, Thursday, Aug. 15, 5:30 to 6:10 p.m. His show is a comical mix of magic, juggling, unicycle riding and illusions. He will show the value of reading by doing tricks found in books. After his performance the library will have the drawing for prize winners of the Summer Reading Program. Refreshments will be served by the Friends of the Library. Russell From Minnesota Aug. 16 Talented singer-songwriter Russell from Minnesota will perform at Todd County Fair Senior Day, Friday Aug. 16, 1 to 3 p.m. Russell is an entertainer and acoustic guitarist who performs a wide variety of musical genres in an engaging, upbeat manner that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. For more information, contact the Eagle Bend library at 218-7384590. their transaction number, which is printed on the license. A limited number of tickets are available for each game and will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Minnesota 2013 fishing and hunting licenses can be purchased on a mobile device or online at www.mndnr.gov/BuyALicense.

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Browerville AA and Al-Anon meet every Wednesday at 8 pm at the Todd County DAC Building (320) 533-0021 Browerville City Council meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7 pm in the Browerville City Hall

Cover Crop/Prevented Plant EQIP Sign-up

NRCS is announcing a 2013 Cover Crop/Prevented Plant EQIP sign-up through August 16th. This program offers payments ranging from $43-$125 per acre on fields where a cover crop will be planted. Requirements for this program are to seed the cover crop this year and have at least 2 species in the mix. Our office has various seed mix recommendations available that have been put together to solve different resource concerns. Eligible acres can be any cropland acres, not just prevented plant acres. If you are interested in cover crops or know anyone who may be, dont hesitate to stop by or call the Long Prairie NRCS before the August 16th deadline. Our office is located in the Ag Service Center at 607 9th Street NE, Long Prairie and we can be reached via telephone at 320-732-6618 ext. 3. Why plant a cover crop? Since late spring planting and prolonged rain has resulted in many fields that will go unplanted this year, farmers in this situation should consider alternate options to ensure long-term productivity from this difficult situation. Planting cover crops has the potential to capture applied nutrients, fix nitrogen, build organic matter, control weeds, control erosion and improve soil quality during the remainder of the season. These benefits can build considerable yield potential for the following crops. With the possible prevented planting payment and the improved yield potential following a full season cover crop, the economic prospective for the whole rotation could be huge!

Meir Grove Community Band at Music in the Park

The Meire Grove Community Band will perform at Music in the Park in Staples on Sunday, August 11, at 7:00 PM. The Meire Grove Community Band represents a rich history and tradition that once flourished in nearly every Minnesota small town. Located in Stearns County with a population of only 125 people, this small farming community boasts of having the oldest, continuously-performing community band in the entire state of Minnesota. The band was organized in 1883! The current director is Vern Meyer, who is in his 57th year of wielding the baton. After graduating from St. Johns University, Mr. Meyer served as a high school band director in Bertha-Hewitt and Melrose until the lure of the land and a life style called him back to the family farm. The members have their family roots in the predominantly German heritage of Meire Grove. The love of music that exists among the band members and in the community, and because talent and an instrument seems to have passed on from father or mother to son and/or daughter, sister and/or brother, is an integral reason for the bands continued success. Band membership includes musicians of all ages (12 to 70+) who work together to provide quality band performances. The music the band performs focuses on traditional American marches, concert band pieces and folk music. For the younger musicians, playing with a mature ensemble expands their music education, sharpens their performance skills and gives them unique experiences to take back to their school bands. The Music in the Park Concerts are held in the Northern Pacific (NP) Park on Sunday evenings at 7:00 PM and will run through August 18. For more information on the Music in the Park series check out www.staplesmotleyarts.org Northern Pacific (NP) Park is located at 625 6th St. NE. Turn north on 6th Street at the junction of Highways 10 & 210 and go six blocks. In case of rain, the concerts will be moved to Centennial Auditorium.

Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative accepting grant applications

The next deadline to submit applications for Operation Round Up grants from Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative is September 15. Local community organizations may apply for an Operation Round Up grant by completing and returning a simple, one-page application form, available online at www.toddwadena.coop or by contacting Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative at 631-3120 or 800321-8932. About $10,000 will be available for donations in this round. Grant applications are reviewed and awards determined by a Community Trust Board, a sevenmember, independent, volunteer group. To qualify for an Operation Round Up grant, organizations must be nonprofit entities serving the Todd/Wadena County area. Qualifying projects may be for general community service, economic development, education, youth, environmental, emergency energy assistance or disaster relief. Contributions are not made to political or religious organizations, fund-raising dinners, raffles, capital fund campaigns, national fund drives, for advertising or to individuals. Operation Round Up grants for local community service projects are made possible by the members of Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative, who allow their monthly electric bills to be rounded up to the nearest dollar. The change is placed in the ToddWadena Community Trust account and awarded for community service projects every four months. The average individual contribution is less than fifty cents a month, yet Todd-Wadena members raise about $30,000 annually. Since the program began in 2001, more than $350,000 has been donated to about 450 local service projects.

Library looks for feedback on open hours

Great River Regional Library (GRRL) wants to know when youd like to use the library. The library has posted an open hours survey on its website, griver.org. Staff want to know: Which GRRL location you use the most Whether you would prefer the library to be open the same hours each day or a range of morning, afternoon, and evening hours What day(s) of the week you use the library Which day of the week you wish the library was open What time of day you are most likely to use the library Which time of day you wish the library was open GRRL is the library system that operates 32 public libraries in Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd and Wright Counties. GRRL provides the staff, materials and technology for library service; local municipalities provide the buildings. Open hours are set by GRRL. Library open hours range from 20 to 59 hours per week, depending on activity level and community size. In general, the libraries in small communities are open fewer hours than those in larger communities. GRRL staff review library use each year, determining not only the quantity of material checked out, but also the times of day when libraries are busiest. A lot of what goes on at the library is recorded on our computers. That information provides a mine of data we are able to use to determine how busy we are, said Karen Pundsack, GRRLs Patron Services Coordinator. What we dont know is how many people might use the library if the hours changed. We hope the survey can provide some of that information. The survey will be available through August. Staff will review the data and make any necessary changes for 2014.

Have a hunting or fishing license? Get a special rate on Twins tickets

Kids and adults who have a 2013 Minnesota hunting or fishing license can buy discounted tickets online for three Minnesota Twins baseball games and receive a free regulation blaze orange Twins logo baseball cap as part of a special promotion with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Hunting, fishing and the Twins are all big parts of Minnesotas culture, said Jenifer Wical, DNR customer enhancement manager. This is a great deal for those who love the outdoors and outdoors baseball. This promotion includes home games Aug. 18 against the Chicago White Sox and Sept. 7 against the Toronto Blue Jays. Those who want to purchase discount tickets should go to www.mndnr.gov/twins and enter

Car Seat Safety Clinic

Todd-Wadena Healthy Connections will sponsor a Car Seat Safety Clinic, Thurs., August 15, 3 7 p.m. across the street from Nyhus Chevrolet, Staples (120 2nd Ave. NE). Certified child passenger safety technicians will inspect your childs car seat and provide you with important installation tips. Call 218-894-8623 to register. New car seats will be available for those who qualify. This clinic is free to the public, but donations are appreciated.

Peggys Potpourri
Some interesting facts about the 1500's
Most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May, and they still smelled pretty good by June.. However, since they were starting to smell, brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide the body odor, hence the custom today of carrying a bouquet when getting married. Baths consisted of a big tub filled with hot water. The man of the house had the privilege of the nice clean water, then all the other sons and men, then the women and finally the children, last of all the babies. By then the water was so dirty you could actually lose someone in it. Hence the saying, "Don't throw the baby out with the bath water!" Houses had thatched roofs-thick straw piled high, with no wood underneath. It was the only place for animals to get warm, so all the cats and other small animals (mice, bugs) lived in the roof. When it rained it became slippery and sometimes the animals would slip and fall off the roof. Hence the saying, "It's raining cats and dogs." The floor was dirt. Only the wealthy had something other than dirt. Hence the saying, "Dirt poor." The wealthy had slate floors that would get slippery in the winter when wet, so they spread thresh (straw) on the floor to help keep their footing.. As the winter wore on, they added more thresh until, when you opened the door, It would all start slipping outside. A piece of wood was placed in the entrance-way. Hence: a thresh hold. Bread was divided according to status..workers got the burnt bottom of the loaf, the family got the middle, and guests got the top, or the upper crust. Identify your problems but give your power and energy to solutions. .......Tony Robbins

Penne Pasta with Spinach and Bacon

1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 6 slices bacon, chopped 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta, and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place bacon in the skillet, and cook until browned and crisp. Add garlic, and cook for about 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes, and cook until heated through. Place the spinach into a colander, and drain the hot pasta over it so it is wilted. Transfer to a large serving bowl, and toss with the remaining olive oil, and the bacon and tomato mixture.

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OPINIONS

Thursday, August 8, 2013

The right choice

Damon and the boys stopped over while I was mowing the lawn last week. Since Id been mowing for a while, the battery Ive been stealing out of the lawn mower to use on the trolling motor was charged up. They wanted me to go fishing with them. When the kids want to go fishing, whats a person to do? I can blame not getting the lawn mowed on the kids. We grabbed our gear, pulled the battery out of the mower, and off we went, trolling the weed beds along the edge of the lake. The afternoon was unusually cool and pleasant. We all caught a fish or two and were feeling pretty good about life when Trevor set his hook and started losing line. His rod was bent over and the reel was screaming as he reeled and his fish ran. I reached around and tightened the drag on the reel which made his rod bend over more, but he still made little progress on bringing in the line. Trevor reeled frantically, keeping the line tight, which By Walter Scott eventually tired the fish. As he brought it to the side of the boat, Damon helped him land a nice five and a half pound bass. Big bass always get released, but not before they get their pictures taken. Weve found, if a person wants bass to eat, the one to two pound ones taste much better. Big bass are also capable of producing many more offspring than the little ones. The rule at our lake has become; anything over five pounds gets released, even if there is a fish fry. Pictures were taken and Trevor put his trophy back to fight again another day. A few minutes later, Zane caught a bass that weighed about a pound or so. Since Trevor had his picture taken, Zane needed a picture with his fish. He laughed when we told him, not every fish warrants a picture. I was casting toward the deep water with a small green minnow and doing quite well on crappies while the rest of the boat was working the shore with plastic worms and large spinners trying for the big bass. I was catching fish at a rate of about 3:1 to the rest of the boat, but all mine were small. When Damon or the kids caught one, it would easily make up for several of mine. Zane yelled, fish on as though we were deep sea fishing, and I felt the boat start to turn. He had a bass on that was ready for a fight. It ran toward the deep water pulling the end of the boat around and swam back under the boat bending Zanes rod down touching the water. When he was finally able to land the fish, it was only three pounds, but again required a picture. I had to agree, a fish that put up a fight like that needed to have his picture taken. It still had plenty of fight left when he tried to hold it up for the picture so his dad told him to hold it by the mouth. Some part of the directions were lost in communication. Zane put his fist in the large mouth of the large mouth bass, grabbed its tail, and posed. Perhaps having a fist in its mouth calmed the fish down because it was still for the picture and none the worse for the treatment when we turned it loose. The lawn will always need to be mowed but the boys will not always want to go fishing with their dad and grandpa. I think we made the right choice to go fishing when we can.

Letter from the Country

OMG! I think thats the right acronym, isnt it? Either way, You get my point... I obviously survived my skydive on Friday. Not only did we survive, it was the single best experience of my entire life! Next to Jordan and Nicholas being born. Jordan was so excited that as soon as we got back on the ground we both wanted to get back on the plane and do it again. We are already planning a second jump, as soon as possible. The only thing that would have made the experience better is if Nicholas could have jumped with us. We have all agreed we will certainly do another jump next summer when he turns 18. The entire experience was enjoyable from start to finish. After checking in you watch a short safety video, then go through about ten minutes of basic instructions before being suited up and being introduced to your jump partner. After watching a couple of loads of jumpers go up and successfully land back at the airport, it was our turn. It takes about ten minutes to climb to our jump height of 14,000 feet. As soon as you reach the elevation, there is no delay, the door of the plane opens, and people start jumping out with their instructors. Once out of the plane, too hard to even explain that sensation, you free fall for 60 seconds, covering 8,500 feet before deploying the chute. When the chute opens you decelerate from 120 mph to about 20mph in about one second. One heck of a jolt. But, as my instructor stated, thats a good thing, otherwise you have a problem, but you would get to enjoy a little more free fall before hitting the ground at 120 mph. The remaining 5,500 feet took about five minutes to complete under the chute, and the view is amazing. All in all I would recommend that if you have ever thought about skydiving and you are not afraid of heights, do it! Beware though, there is a good chance you wont be able to stop at just one..... Well I better cut this short and get the paper done. Glad to be able to. Aaron. N i c h o l a s snapped this pic on his cell phone just before I landed back at the Winsted Airport.

Letters to the Editor

World Breastfeeding Week / Breastfeeding Awareness Month August 2013
Todd County Women, Infants and Children Program and Maternal Child Health Nurses Support Breastfeeding BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT: CLOSE TO MOTHERS Minnesota Breastfeeding Awareness Month (August) is celebrated in conjunction with World Breastfeeding Week which is celebrated worldwide August 1-7, 2013. The 2013 World Breastfeeding Week theme, Breastfeeding Support: Close to Mothers, highlights the importance of providing support to breastfeeding families. Breastfeeding is important for both mother and baby. Human milk is tailored to the needs of the human infant. Research shows that infants who are not exclusively breastfed for their first six months of life are more likely to develop a wide range of chronic and acute diseases, including ear infections, diarrheal diseases, asthma, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, obesity and respiratory illnesses. Mothers also benefit from breastfeeding with a decreased risk for breast and ovarian cancers. In Minnesota the majority of mothers breastfeed. However many stop breastfeeding earlier than planned, or do not breastfeed at all, because they face multiple and complex barriers that keep them from achieving their personal breastfeeding goals. Support and encouragement from family, friends, employers, communities, health care and child care providers reduces barriers and helps mothers who wish to breastfeed overcome the barriers they do encounter. WIC staff throughout Minnesota answers questions, help address barriers, provide information to pregnant women and assist new mothers in getting off to a great start with breastfeeding. The Todd County WIC and Maternal Child Health offers these services to support pregnant and breastfeeding women. Other sources of breastfeeding support in communities include public health, hospital IBCLCs, La Leche League and (insert other support opportunities in your community.) An IBCLC is a certified healthcare professional with special knowledge and experience assisting breastfeeding families. Mothers can also find a local IBCLC to help them with breastfeeding questions and concerns by visiting the Find a Lactation Consultant Directory. Both directories can be found at HYPERLINK "http://www.ILCA.org/"www.ILCA.org . World Breastfeeding Week is coordinated globally by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA). For more information, visit the WABA website at HYPERLINK "http://www.waba.org.my/"www.waba.org.my . To learn more about Breastfeeding in your community, contact your local WIC agency or MCH nurses at 320-732-4458/888-838-4066.

TO ALL THE TRUE PATRIOTS THAT FOLLOW THE CENTRAL MINNESOTA TEA PARTY PATRIOT'S AN UPDATE ON THE EVENT STARRING BRIGITTE GABRIEL, JULY 29TH: The report on the event we held at the Little Falls Community High School was that it was totally awesome! It was such a huge success that we filled the auditorium to capacity; unfortunately, the fire marshal had to make the call to turn some away because of this (maximum of 650)! A nice problem to have, but I am so sorry and apologize to those who were not allowed to attend! Only 5-7 protesters, unlike what we were expecting. he City and Law Enforcement were prepared and they did a fantastic job - everyone, including our speaker, felt very comfortable and safe with their presence! I feel the School Superintendent, Mr. Stephen Jones, and his staff should be commended for what they did to make the event happen, and making sure we understood and stayed within their policy guidelines! The message Brigitte brought was powerful and expressed with such warmth and love for our country and we need not take it lightly or our freedoms will disappear and our country will be destroyed from within! She spoke of the Education Program ACT! for America. Please go to their website and find out more about it! We need to monitor what is being taught in our schools to see what and how they are teaching our impressionable children! And, I have to say, her tribute to the Veterans was a smashing finish! I doubt there was a dry eye in the place! I received a note from a Vet stating that in his last 50 years, no one has ever given such a tribute! I was told by someone else that it meant just as much to their spouses - they were beaming too and so proud of their men and women! I may have gotten this event going and coordinated it, but you know it just does not happen by itself. This is a message about teamwork on how the surrounding tea party groups, conservative groups, and many others all worked together on this - everyone emailing and forwarding, etc. to spread the word. The volunteers just dug in and did what needed to be done so everything ran smoothly. Our tea party group has a goal to EDUCATE, MOTIVATE, AND ACTIVATE and, even if I have to say it myself, this event was first class! We were all proud to have such a first-class speaker to our community! Out shortly will be information on our next community meeting for August 12th featuring a speaker, Gary Hukreide, formerly of Eagle Bend, and Founder of Sylvan Learning Centers, on Common Core Curriculum. What do you know about the national education program (one size fits all) that our President wants in effect within 24 months? This is an event that Superintendents, Teachers, School Board members, parents, and concerned citizens all need to attend! Information on this coming soon - share it when it comes out. Thank you all, Nancy Judd on behalf of Central Minnesota Tea Party Patriots

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LEGAL NOTICES
p.m. on March 26, 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: July 30, 2013 OneWest Bank, FSB 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
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Thursday, August 8, 2013

12-088800 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 13, 2007 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $32,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Garth William Johnson and Judith Catherine Johnson, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 100055401260275286 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: IndyMac Bank, F.S.B. SERVICER: OneWest Bank, FSB DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed April 20, 2007, Todd County Recorder, as Document Number 448533 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: OneWest Bank, FSBLEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots Nineteen (19) and Twenty (20) of Block Two (2) in Kilburn's Fourth Addition to Townsite of Bertha PROPERTY ADDRESS: 101 Cherry St Nw, Bertha, MN 56437 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 29-0020000 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $24,604.74 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: September 26, 2013, 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

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: 08/21/2007 MORTGAGOR(S): James Ostendorf and Patty Ostendorf, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: M & I Bank FSB Transaction Agent: N/A Transaction Agent Mortgage ID No: n/a Lender or Broker: M & I Bank FSB Servicer: BMO Harris Bank, N.A. Mortgage Originator: M & I Bank FSB DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded August 28, 2007,Todd County Recorder, Document No. 451167. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: A part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE1/4 SW1/4) of Section Sixteen (16), Township One Hundred Twentynine (129), Range Thirty-three (33) West of the 5th P.M., being more particularly described as follows, to-wit: To find the point of beginning, commence at the Southeast corner of said Southeast Quarter of South line of the Southwest Quarter (SE1/4SW1/4) ; thence on a record bearing of South 89 degrees 33 minutes West and along the South line of said Southeast Quarter Southwest Quarter (SE1/4SW1/4), a distance of 874.00 feet to the point

of beginning; thence from the point of beginning and continuing along the South line of said Southeast Quarter Southwest Quarter (SE1/4SW1/4) bearing South 89 degrees 33 minutes West 137.88 feet; thence leaving said South line bearing North 00 degrees 16 minutes 03 seconds West, 227.00 feet thence North 89 degrees 33 minutes East 137.88 feet; thence South 00 degrees 16 minutes 03 seconds East 227.00 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to the existing easement for Trunk Highway No. 27 over and across the South 2 rods thereof and other lands, containing 40 acres more or less. Excepting: Beginning at the Southeast corner of the SE1/4 SW1/4 of Section 16, Township 129 North, Range 33 West of the Fifth Principal Meridian; thence running North on the Quarter line 80 rods, thence West on the One-eighth line 69 rods to the Fair Grounds; thence South on the East side of the Fair Grounds 18 rods; thence West 4 rods; thence South a distance of 160 feet to the place of beginning; thence East parallel with the South line of the SE1/4 SW1/4 a distance of 245 feet; thence South parallel with the East line of the SE1/4 SW1/4 a distance of 215 feet; thence West parallel with the South line of the SE1/4 SW1/4 a distance of 245 feet; thence North parallel with the East line of the SE1/4 SW1/4 a distance of 215 feet to the place of beginning. Be the same more or less but subject to all legal highways. REGISTERED PROPERTY: No TAX PARCEL NO.: 360000800 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 922 2nd Avenue Northeast Long Prairie, MN 56347 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $161,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $159,918.73 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: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Main Lobby of Todd County Detention Center, City of Long Prairie to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including 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 03/19/2014 at 11:59 p.m. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m. 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: July 17, 2013 BMO Harris Bank N.A., as successor to M & I Bank FSB Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Michael T. Oberle Attorneys for: BMO Harris Bank N.A., as successor to M & I Bank FSB Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 209-7599 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 16327-130036
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13-092076 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: March 4, 2004 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $57,682.68 MORTGAGOR(S): Richard A. Rollins, Jean Rollins, both single MORTGAGEE: CitiFinancial Services, Inc. LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: CitiFinancial Services, Inc. SERVICER: OneMain Financial, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed March 9, 2004, Todd County Recorder, as Document Number 424624 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: A part of Lot 8, being more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot 8; thence

on an assumed bearing of North 17 deg. 27 min. East and along the East line of Lot 8, a distance of 18.0 feet; thence North 73 deg. 21 min. West 142.01 feet, to a point on the West line of Lot 8, said point being 16.0 feet Northeasterly of the Southwest corner of said Lot 8; thence South 17 deg. 27 min. West along the West line of said Lot 8, a distance of 16.0 feet; thence South 72 deg. 33 min. East and along the South line of said Lot 8, a distance of 142.0 feet to the point of beginning and all of Lots 9, 10, and 11, Block 2, in the Townsite of Round Prairie PROPERTY ADDRESS: 18859 Elderberry Dr, Long Prairie, MN 56347 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 21-0041500 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $57,817.87 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: September 5, 2013, 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 March 5, 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: July 16, 2013 CitiFinancial Services, Inc. Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP BY Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Diane F. Mach - 273788

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Thursday, August 8, 2013 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 September 5, 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: July 11, 2013 Beneficial Loan and Thrift Co. 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 Patricia L. Assmann - 0388455 Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS OFFICE IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR.ANY INFORMATION 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.
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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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13-091761 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: February 23, 2004 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $91,718.67 MORTGAGOR(S): Jerome D. Stone and Peggy J. Stone, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Beneficial Loan and Thrift Co. LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: Beneficial Loan and Thrift Co. SERVICER: HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed February 27, 2004, Todd County Recorder, as Document Number 424472 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 5, Block 2, O'Dell's Second Addition to the City of Clarissa PROPERTY ADDRESS: 209 Ann Ave W, Clarissa, MN 56440 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 32-0025300 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE :$58,208.62 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: September 5, 2013, 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 proper-

13-091695 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: December 13, 2011 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $68,877.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Benjamin G. Heldt, a single man 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 December 14, 2011, Todd County Recorder, as Document Number 476484

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The South Ninety-eight (98) feet of Lot Ten (10) in Block One (1) of Bassett's Second Addition to the Village of Browerville, Minnesota. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1011 Creamery Ave N, Browerville, MN 56438 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 30-0036200 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $69,411.65 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: August 22, 2013, 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 February 24, 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: June 25, 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 Patricia L. Assmann - 0388455 Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRAC-

TICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS OFFICE IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT 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.
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13-091326 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: June 30, 2011 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $105,262.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Natasha P. Wenzel, a single person and Mitchell A. Schumann, a single person MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. SERVICER: Wells Fargo Bank, NA DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed July 5, 2011, Todd County Recorder, as Document Number 474197 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The North 420 feet of the East 259 feet of the SE 1/4 NE 1/4, Section 31, Township 130, Range 32 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 27967 County 29, Long Prairie, MN 56347 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 16-0029901 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $106,336.83 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: August 15, 2013, 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 February 18, 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: June 14, 2013 Wells Fargo Bank, NA 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 Patricia L. Assmann 0388455 Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS OFFICE IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION 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.
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13-091368 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: July 6, 2007 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $60,900.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Steve Wilkins and Lisa Wilkins, husband and wife

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MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 100403200220368002 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: State Farm Bank, F.S.B. SERVICER: Cenlar FSB DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed July 9, 2007, Todd County Recorder, as Document Number 450074 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: State Farm Bank, F.S.B.LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots Sixteen (16) and Seventeen (17), Block Eleven (11), Shellabarger's First Addition to Staples Mill. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 312 3Rd Street Sw, Staples, MN 56479 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 38-0036800 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $59,124.36 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: August 22, 2013, 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 February 24, 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: June 24, 2013 State Farm Bank, F.S.B. 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 Patricia L. Assmann - 0388455 Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS OFFICE IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION 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.
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The Browerville Blade, Page 8 current location of 1 foot from the side property line instead of the required 10 feet. (4) Sidney & Ann Jarrett: Long Lake, Lot 2, Block 1, Spring Beach First Addition, Section 21, Burnhamville Township. Parcel #06-0090000. Site address 17449 Dunlin Rd. Variance to construction a 16x14 ft open deck with stairs to the lakeside of the home. Deck will be on the main floor over the walkout basement. Deck will be 72 ft from the lake versus the required 100 ft and to be 2 ft from the top of the bluff versus the require 30 ft. This deck will be over an existing concrete slab located at walkout level. (5) Jeff Timm: (78.25 acres) S2 of SE4, Section 7, Burleene Township. Residential (R-10) zone. Parcel #05-0005101. Site address 11268 County Rd 14. Variance to install a holding tank sewer system instead of the standard system of a tank and drainfield. System will be used for a dwelling. Todd County Board of Adjustment Loren Miller, Chairman

Thursday, August 8, 2013

TODD COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 215 First Ave. South Long Prairie, Minnesota PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that on Thursday August 22, 2013 at 7:00 PM_ the Todd County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing in the Commissioners board room, 215 1st Ave South, Long Prairie, Minnesota to consider the following applications: (1) Blaine Prout: Mound Lake, Lot 18, Scenic Shores, Section 2/11, Grey Eagle Township. Parcel #11-0071900. Site address 33364 Cottontail Dr. Variance to build 26x36 ft single story garage with loft for storage. Average height is 19 ft versus the required 18 ft and garage will be 12 ft from the road rightof-way versus the required 20 feet. This was tabled at the July meeting for owners to look at other options and options on controlling existing erosion. (2) Keith & Joann McKee: Osakis Lake, Closes 1st Subdivision, Lot 6 & commencing at northerly most cor of Lot 7, SE 51.36 ft, SW 112 ft to lakeshore, NW 50.3 ft, NE 118 ft to beg, Section 4, Gordon Township. Parcel #10-0045500. Site address 20685 Fanfare Drive Variance a construct a second story 26x24 ft over the existing attached garage to be used as part of dwelling (bathroom/bedroom). Height with construction will be 22 ft versus the required maximum height of 18 ft. Garage is 63 feet from the lake versus the required 75 feet, 5.4 ft from side property line versus the required 10 feet, and 10 ft feet from road right-of-way instead of the required 20 feet. This was tabled at the July meeting to look at other options and or seek ways to raise the stormwater mitigation scorecard. (3) Barbara Workman: Lake Osakis, Lot 4, Block 1, Meaths Point, Section 33, Leslie Township. Parcel #15-0071700. Site address 13244 Fawn Dr. Variance to allow the two existing storage sheds 8x12 ft and 10x16 ft to remain in their

DNR offers livestock producers emergency haying on 43 WMAs

A severe livestock forage shortage has prompted state wildlife managers to identify 922 acres on 43 wildlife management areas (WMA) in 22 Minnesota counties where emergency haying will benefit wildlife, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said. Haying opportunities on state wildlife management areas will only occur where habitat enhancement plans already are in place to disturb grasslands through burning, mowing or grazing, said Bob Welsh, DNR wildlife habitat program manager. The DNR is glad to help livestock producers during a time of need while long-term wildlife habitat conservation and improvement remains the primary goal. Because of a forage shortage due to winter kill of alfalfa and the late spring, Gov. Mark Dayton in June sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack asking that all federal conservation lands in Minnesota be considered as potential sources of emergency forage. He also asked state officials to identify similar grazing and haying opportunities on state conservation lands where consistent with the purpose of those lands. The conservation grazing opportunities are located throughout Minnesota where haying could be allowed and would accomplish habitat conservation management objectives. Identified sites include areas in need of prescribed fire where burns were not accomplished; areas where haying or mowing can be done sooner than originally planned; and areas where haying can replace or enhance other planned grassland disturbances such as mowing or grazing. Welsh said wildlife managers were not able to identify any other conservation grazing opportunities beyond those already planned because of the limited time and lack of existing infrastructure such as fencing

By Rin Porter, District One Commission Member and Vice Chair The Todd County Planning Commission held a public hearing on Thursday, Aug. 1, at 7 PM at the Historic Courthouse in Long Prairie. Fifteen members of the public attended. Present were Commission members Jim Pratt, Mike Wiener, Lloyd Graves, Gene Irsfeld and Rin Porter; Board liaison Commissioner Rod Erickson; staff members Linda Bleess, secretary, and Tim Stieber, Director of the SWCDD. Three items were on the agenda. The results of the public hearing were as follows: 1. Angelo Smieja, application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to operate an internet auction site in an existing building located in Section 8 of Round Prairie township, in a Rural Townsite zone on U.S. 71. The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the CUP to the county board with three conditions. 2. Willliam Swartzentruber, application for a CUP after-the-fact to operate a commercial sawmill in an existing building and to expand the building, and to establish a temporary housing unit for family members in an existing building. The commission voted to recommend approval of the CUP to the county board with eight conditions. 3. Charles Anderson, request to accept an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) review and findings of fact for the creation of a 14-lot residential subdivision on the west side of Fairy Lake in Section 29 and Section 20 of Kandota Township. The Commission voted to recommend a negative declaration for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to the county board. (A negative declaration means that an EIS is not required.) The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on Sept. 5 at 7 PM at the Historic Courthouse in Long Prairie. and water supplies. Only Minnesota livestock producers who need forage for their own livestock are eligible to cut hay on WMAs. Counties with potential sites include Blue Earth, Clearwater, Cottonwood, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Jackson, Kittson, Le Sueur, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Mille Lacs, Nicollet, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Roseau, Sibley, Wabasha, Wilkin and Winona. Availability of haying opportunities was delayed to August to get beyond the peak wildlife nesting season. Specific conditions will vary depending on conservation needs of a site but, generally, sites will not be hayed after Sept. 13; areas hayed will not contain tree plantings, food plots, water control structures, wetland basins or stream banks; and cutting should begin in the center of the area to be hayed so animals have an escape route. Livestock producers have until Friday, Aug. 9, to contact area wildlife managers about emergency haying opportunities. Contact information for area wildlife managers by county is available at http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/fis h_wildlife/wildlife/wildlife_managers.pdf. Deer Day provides hands-on experiences with a variety of firearms and basics of how to hunt deer. The event, hosted by the DNRs Becoming An Outdoors Family program, will be from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on the Wilkens Farm near Mora in Kanabec County. Youth, ages 10 and older, are welcomed to attend accompanied by a guardian. The deer hunting clinic is an excellent opportunity for individuals who chose the virtual range and field day option to have one-on-one time with instructors to handle firearms, target shoot and and gain insights into deer biology and hunting. said Linda Bylander, coordinator of the DNRs Becoming An Outdoors Woman program. Though open to all ages 10 and older, this hunting clinic places a premium on assisting women and families in a supportive and friendly environment. Register for the deer clinic by emailing Linda Bylander at linda.bylander@state.mn.us. Registration is limited. Lunch will be served. The virtual online firearms course takes about nine hours to complete and is interactive with narration, quizzes and final exam. Information about the course and other safety classes is available on the DNR website at www.mndnr.gov/safety.

Online learners offered field experience at Aug. 11 deer clinic

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites women and men who have completed Minnesotas new virtual online firearms safety certification range and field day to attend Deer Day on Sunday, Aug. 11. Deer Day is a great complement to the new online adult hunter education course and virtual field day.

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ASK A TROOPER
By Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol Question: I am wondering about the W (Whiskey) plates we see in Minnesota. What does it take to earn one? How long are they to be used? What are the fines and other penalties that accompany these types of plates? Answer: I believe Minnesota started using whiskey or special registration plates back in the mid- to late 1990s. I think the first set was a WX followed by four numbers that has since cycled through many times over using a W followed by another letter, then four more numbers. Minnesota averages about 30,000 DWI arrests each year and one out of seven drivers had a DWI violation on their record. One in 17 has two or more and one in 37 has three or more. My understanding is this is to alert law enforcement and the public that either the person driving the vehicle or someone that had driven the vehicle was guilty of an enhanced DWI violation. How does a person earn a set of these? A few ways from a DWI offense, including: - A second DWI violation within 10 years. - A DWI violation while having an alcohol concentration of twice the legal limit (.16 or more). - A DWI violation while having a child under the age of 16 in the vehicle if the child is more than 36 months younger than the offender. - A violation by a person whose driver's license or driving privileges have been canceled under Minnesota Statute section 171.04 , Canceled Inimical to Public Safety (Multiple DWI violations). How long must these special registration plates be on the car? - Special registration plates issued must be displayed for at least one year from the date of incident. In some cases, Special registration plates must be displayed for much longer than one year (multiple DWI offenses and other driving without a license violations). What are the fines and other penalties that accompany these special registration plates? - A person that is guilty of a DWI offense that would require needing special registration would be a gross misdemeanor and punishable of up to a $3,000 fine and/or one year in jail. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota send your questions to Trp. Jesse Grabow Minnesota State Patrol at 1000 Highway 10 West, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-2205.

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SERVICE DIRECTORY
LONG PRAIRIE DENTAL CLINIC John P. Nei DDS William H. Peterson DDS Michael J. Winge DDS
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More information about trails can be found in the DNRs book Trail Planning, Design, and Development Guidelines, available for purchase from Minnesota's Bookstore. You can also get information by calling the Parks and Trails Division at 651-259-5600 or toll-free at 888646-6367. -Mary Straka, OHV program consultant Q: I'd like to get a burning permit and I heard that I can apply for one on the DNR website. Is that true, and what do I need to do? A: Yes, burning permits are available online through the DNR website: www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fir e/questions.html. The website provides information on where to get a burning permit, what materials can and cannot be burned, when burning is allowed, and how to activate the permit. Online permits are $5 per year and can be used multiple times. People need to activate their annual permit on the day they plan to burn. Permits are also available from the state and federal forestry offices and local fire wardens. Some cities and counties have more restrictive burning regulations than the DNR regulations, so be sure to check with local government offices. -Jean Goad, information officer, Minnesota Interagency Fire Center

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DNR QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK

Q: Finding a place to ride an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) or other off-highway vehicle (OHV) takes a little research. Are there different levels of riding choices - from novice to adventurous? How can riders find the trail that fits their needs? A: Minnesota is using the standard symbols to identify level of difficulty. The symbols are: green circle easiest that include the most developed, almost road-like trails with rolling hills and few obstacles; blue square more difficult, narrower trails with steeper hills and switchbacks and some moderate obstacles; and black diamond most difficult or technical with very steep grades, narrow trails, rough or loose tread surfaces and obstacles. Most public OHV trails are green with some blue levels available. The Red Dot and Spider Lake systems are two sites that have some blue level trails. The only public riding area with significant black diamond level opportunities is the Iron Range Off Highway Vehicle Recreation Area in Gilbert. It is important for riders to know their abilities and know their machines. Most of the difficult trails do not provide alternative routes once the course is started, it must be finished. For more information see http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/ohv/ difficulty.html.

Q: Given the drought situation over most of Minnesota last summer and fall, how did turtles and frogs fair? A: We did have some pond kills because the oxygen levels got too low in ponds that had reduced water levels and shallower depths. There were a few winter kills of turtles as a result of low water levels, deep frost, and low oxygen going into winter. Severe drought concentrates populations of both turtles and frogs, which can lead to increased disease transmission and stressed animals. Its possible that there was some mortality as well as increased predation due to concentrated animals. This year, turtles and frogs are on the move, away from areas where there is excessive water. Theres also a delay in nesting for turtles due to cooler water and air temps. We suspect theres some impact to timber rattlesnake dens in a few areas from severe floods that occurred in past years during the summer. With recent heavy rain and severe flooding in areas of southeastern Minnesota at a time

when more snakes are in stream corridors, we may see impacts to some dens. -Jaime Edwards, Nongame wildlife program

Property Transfers
WTY John Caswell Davis to Raymond G & Joan A Gove Trustees of the Gove Family Revocable Living Trust dated 1228-05 pt Lot 5 Auditors Subd of S2NE4 20-129-33 7-3-13 rec 7-1013 TRUSTEES DEED US Bank NA fka Zapp Natl Bank as Trustee of Sandra L Olson Living Revocable Trust dated 4-23-85 to Sandra L Garrity fka Sandra L Olson 7-2-13 Lot 22 Blk 7 Fawn Lake Meadows rec 7-10-13 QCD William F Marty to William J Marty 6-28-13 pt SE4SE4 16-127-32, SW4NW4 15127-32, NW4SE4 16-127-32, SW4SW4 22-127-32, GL 5 & pt GL 6 22-127-32 rec 7-10-13 QCD-JT Alyce M Stellberg to Kent R Nielson etux 7-10-13 Lot 4 Hookers Add rec 7-10-13 WTY-JT James J McCoy etux to Kenneth J Beste etal 7-8-13 Lot 1 Blk 1 Schauer Acres rec 7-11-13

WTY LeRoy E Manders etux to Jerome M Manders 7-9-13 pt of Lots 15 & 17, all Lot 16 and accretions thereof all of Wells & Dickey Co Subd of GL 4 20-128-35 rec 712-13 QCD Bruce D Brotten etux to Trustees of the Trust Agreement of Bruce and Patricia Brottens, deed dated 6-18-13 Lots 4 & 5 Blk 1 Lindbergh Point rec 7-12-13 QCD Daniel D Praska etux to Trustees of the Trust Agreement of Daniel and Edith Praska, deed dated 6-5-13 pt Lot 4 Blk 1 Bitz Subd rec 7-12-13 WTY Angela J Rhode to Jeremiah J Bebault 7-10-13 pt of Lots 1,2,3,6,7,8,9 Blk 20 Birch Lake city and pt vac alley & street rec 7-12-13 WTY-JT Benjamin J Thorstenson etux to Andrew L Knosalla etux 7-9-13 Lot 6 Blk 10 Bigelows Add to Staples rec 7-12-13 TRUSTEES DEED-JT Trustee of Kris Hope Davick-Halfen Revocable Trust u/a Nov 1, 1999 to Christopher C Haarstick etal 7-1013Lot 7 Blk 1 WTY\JT Micah Olson etux to Mark R Lund etal 5-26-13 NE4SE4 17-133-32 rec 7-12-13

Pete Berscheit, Veteran Service Officer 347 Central Ave Suite 3, Long Prairie, MN 56347 pete.berscheit@co.todd.mn.us 320-732-4419

Online Tools to Help Vets Find Jobs

If youre a veteran beginning a job search you should know about two important online tools, MinnesotaWorks.net and MyMilitary GPS LifePlan. MyMilitary LifePlan helps veterans, service members and their families set career, education, finance and personal goals and design plans that will lead them to success. GPS LifePlan is an individualized program that provides a structure for you to define your goals and establish plans to meet them. You may work on one area at a time or explore multiple areas simultaneously. A brief overview of each area is available below: 1. GPS LifePlan Overview 2. CareerPlan Overview 3. EducationPlan Overview 4. FinancePlan Overview 5. LeadershipPlan Overview 6. PersonalPlan Overview A major component of the overall GPS LifePlan program is its partner tool, eFolio that enables you to create your electronic portfolio to save the work that you complete in the GPS LifePlan and other areas of your life. The second tool is MinnesotaWorks.net, the states no-fee job bank. Post your resume and identify yourself as a veteran. Businesses can identify themselves as military friendly, and encourage U.S. military service members and veterans to apply. You can easily identify yourself as a current or former member of the military and search for employers seeking to hire current and former U.S. military service members. As of July 21, MinnesotaWorks.net had more than 55,000 job vacancies posted. Go to MinnesotaWorks.net and sign up for an account if you havent already.

Other online tools to help veterans find jobs include CareerOneStop and My Next Move for Veterans. CareerOneStop features a Veterans ReEmployment page that is a one-stop site for employment, training and financial help after your military service. My Next Move for Veterans enables job seekers to search for careers using keywords, search by industry, or search for careers that are like your military job by using the name or code of your military classification. If you need help learning to use online tools, check out the events calendars for job seekers and veterans. They include a listing of a wide variety of free workshops offered at Minnesota WorkForce Centers.

2,300 Minnesota soldiers have not claimed their 2009 military credit
Thousands of Minnesota troops and veterans are encouraged to take advantage of a refundable tax credit that is about to expire. The Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone will expire on Oct. 15, 2013 for time served in 2009. More than 2,300 qualifying soldiers have yet to claim the credit potentially worth hundreds of dollars. The soon to expire Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone is for soldiers who served in a combat zone or qualified hazardous duty area in 2009. For military time served during 2009, the credit is $120 per month served. To receive the credit, soldiers must file Form M99, Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone, and attach corresponding Form DD-214. If still on active duty, soldiers may attach Leave and Earnings statements for each month of qualifying service. They must have been a Minnesota resident during the time of service to qualify. For more information on the military tax credit and to fill out the form, visit our website at www.revenue.state.mn.us. Applications must be postmarked or in our hands by Oct. 15, 2013. Tax credits for service in a combat zone are also available for 2010, 2011 and 2012. For more information, visit the Members of the Military page on our website and sign up for email updates on military credits, application deadlines and tax law changes. For information on locations that qualify for the tax credit, visit the IRS website at www.irs.gov.

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AROUND THE COUNTY

Eagle Bend Police Constance D. Eggers, Moorhead, 41/30-$135.00 Michael P. Holmquist, Wadena, dishonored check-$185.00, pay restitution, 30 days, stayed 26 days, 1 yr DNR Kenneth C. Brandt, Lino Lakes, illegal length fish-$135.00 Jason R. Dietz, Osakis, take fish in closed area-$185.00 Ricky H. Gangl, Grey Eagle, fail to display ATV registration-$110.00 David V. Gerads, Freeport, fail to file wetland replacement plan form-$285.00 James P. Manning, Olathe, KS, fail to renew registration-$135.00 Zachary D. Mitchell, Sauk Centre, angle w/o license-$135.00 Steve S. Nash, Grandview, MO, possess over limit of fish-$260.00 Justin M. Ngiratereked, Long Prairie, angle w/o license-$135.00 Jonna Vellanueva, Long Prairie, angle w/o license-$135.00 Nathan T. Wiener, Sauk Centre, under age liquor possession$185.00 MN State Patrol Evangeline M. Boulton, Lake Forest, IL, 79/70-$125.00 John L. Broking, Grand Rapids, 67/55-$135.00 Douglas B. Campbell, Lincoln, NE, 70/60-$125.00 Tim F. Campisi, Elkhorn, NE, 70/60-$125.00 Wyatt M. Dann, Montevideo, 80/70-$125.00 Trevor M. Grindland, Sartell, 80/70-$125.00 Robert L. Hansen, Eagle Bend, 65/55-$125.00 Gerald L. Helm, Buffalo, WY, expired federal annual inspection$185.00 Walt L. Lashley, Billings, MT, no MN registration-$185.00 Kyle A. Middendorf, Long Prairie, no seat belt used-$110.00 Lisa M. Munkberg, Albertville, 70/60-$125.00 Lowell D. Ortendahl, Osakis, 65/55-$125.00 Kimberly A. Rude, Langdon, ND, 80/70-$125.00 Jerry D. Stahl, Eden Prairie, 65/60-$125.00 John B. Uphus, Melrose, expired registration-$115.00 Ernesto G. Valencia-Villarreal, Burtrum, expired license-$185.00; expired registration-$30.00

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Sheriffs Report
On July 26 residents in the Bertha area reported that different black top or seal coating services are being conducted. After residents receive a quote and the services have been completed, the bill presented apparently doubles from the original quote. The Todd County Sheriff s Dept. reminds citizens wanting seal coating or black top services to get prices from other companies to compare costs and to see if the quote is in line the with current rates. Any incidents or suspicious activity regarding these types of services should be reported to the local law enforcement agency or Better Business Bureau. On July 27, at approx. 8:30 pm, Kody Motzko hit a deer on 270th St. in Little Elk Township. The vehicle sustained minor damage. Neither Motzko no his passenger were injured. On August 3, at 3:19 pm, Jennifer Wolfenbarger struck a low hanging power line on Hwy 71, near Hewitt, with her 2007 Dodge Caravan, causing damage to the windshield and drivers side mirror. A 2013 Peterbilt semi tractor owned by Magnum Co., Fargo, ND, driving by Mark Stearns, Fargo, then struck the power line damaging his windshield, cab and mirror. No one was injured. The cause of the low hanging line is unknown. Hewitt Fire and Rescue assisted at the scene. 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.

Property Transfers
WTY Keith Sand to Cariss J Benning 6-25-13 Lot 7 & pt Lots 8 & 9 Blk 17 Village of Browerville rec6-28-13 QCD Harry V Brodmarkle as trustee of the Harry V Brodmarkle Revocable Trust dated 6-24-13 pt Lot 6 Blk 23 Townsite of Staples Mill rec 7-1-13 WTY-JT Daniel R Bauer etux to jason M Oehrlein etux 6-28-13 Lot 5 Blk 1 Moes Subd rec 7-1-13 WTY Ind School Dist. #2753 to Advance Recovery Solution LLC 71-13 Lots 9 & 10 Blk 6 Tweeds Fourth Add to Long Prairie rec 7-213 QCD-JT Tina M Poegel to Tima M Poegel etux 6-28-13 Lots 16,17 & 18 Blk 2 Kilburns Fourth Add to the city of Bertha rec 7-2-13 WTY Lawrence Durand etux to John E Peternell 6-28-13 pt SE4NW4 36-128-32 rec 7-2-13 WTY Aaron E Gould etux to Mitchell F Kassel 6-28-13 NW4NE4NW4 31-130-35 rec 7-213

Court Report
Court appearances are First Appearance, RU8 (second appearance), and Omnibus (third appearance) July 22: Samuel F. Sullivan, Staples, appeared in court on charges of three counts of drug sales and one count of drugs-led to believe were a controlled substance and for a probation violation hearing. The probation violation hearing was continued and a settlement conference on the drug charges was set for August 12. Jennifer F. Paul, Staples, appeared on charges of no proof of insurance, cracked windshield, and expired drivers license charges. Her next court date is August 19. Christopher D. Wessman, Long Prairie, was sentenced for second degree burglary. He was ordered to pay $1,344.81 restitution, fined $585, sentenced to 77 days, placed on supervised probation for 10 years, ordered to complete a chemical dependency evaluation, supply a DNA sample, abstain from alcohol, is subject to random testing, must attend AA twice weekly, may not use handguns for three years, and write a letter of apology. July 29: Scott J. Johnson, Swanville, had his omnibus hearing reset to August 19. He is charged with fifth degree drug possession. Clinton D. McNamara, Staples, admitted violating his probation. A presentence investigation was ordered and sentencing scheduled for September 9. BJ. L. Wolbeck, Swanville, appeared in court on charges of no proof of insurance. His next court date is August 19. Sean A. Mileski, Staples, appeared for an RU8 hearing in two counts of DWI charges. An omnibus hearing was set for August 19. Wayne W. Warzecha, Long Prairie, pled guilty to receiving stolen property. He was fined $785, sentenced to 365 days, 363 days stayed for two years, and placed on supervised probation for two years.

LIM WTY JPMorgan Chase Bank NA to Seasons Adult Foster Care LLC 6-27-13 Lot 9 Blk 9 Donovans Add to Staples rec 7-213 QCD-JY Lois A Thielen etux to Lois A Thielen etux 6-25-13 GL 2, W2NW4, NE4SW4 30-128-32 pt NE4NE4 26-128-33, pt SW4NE4 24-129-33 rec 7-3-13 WTY-JT Steven Soderholm etux to James S Soderholm etux 6-26-13 pt SE4SW4 16-128-35 rec 7-3-13 TRUSTEES DEED Darlene A Ostendorf as trustee of the Ervin H Mayers Revocable Trust Agreement dated 3-25-09 to Mayers Properties LLC 7-1-13 pt GL 1 25127-33 rec 7-3-13 WTY Rosemary G Weisbecker to James J Weisbecker etux 6-19-13 pt GL 1 2-127-34 rec 7-3-13 WTY-JT Lorry S Stratioti etux to Kenneth V Curtis etux 4-26-13 und 1/2 int in Lot 1 Blk 1 McMahons Second Div rec 7-3-13 WTY-JT Dennis H Breitenfeldt etux to Thomas J Warner etux 7-113 pt SE4 13-129-34 rec 7-5-13 WTY John A Monson etux to Greg L Freie 7-5-13 NW4SW4 17129-32 rec 7-5-13 WTY-JT Joseph S Keefe etux to Brian Lenneman etux 6-25-13 N2NE4 2-131-32 rec 7-5-13 QCD-JT Alan Willard Dreher to Jamie A Dreher etal 7-3-13 W2 & NW4NE4 11-130-33 pt SE4NE4 11-130-33 rec 7-8-13 reserving a life estate QCD Thomas Roy Schuessler in his own right to Trustees or their successors in trust, under the Tom Schuessler Trust dated 4-3-13 and any amendments thereto, deed dated 7-1-13 N2SW4 30-132-34 rec 7-8-13

Traffic Citations
Todd County Sheriff Makayla L. Bense, St. Cloud, 75/65-$125.00 Gabrielle C. Billman, Motley, DWI-$510.00, 90 days, stayed 90 days, 1 yr, chemical use assessment, MADD impact panel, supervised probation, 2 yr Danielle A. Dougherty, Sauk Centre, fail to stop for accident$385.00, 45 days, stayed 45 days, 1 yr Douglas S. Enloe, Long Prairie, 65/55-$125.00 James R. Hicks, Wadena, carry pistol while under influence of alcohol-$385.00, 30 days, stayed 30 days, 1 yr Parker P. Knautz, Abbotsford, WI, 70/60-$125.00 James L. Marte, Hewitt, park on sidewalk-$42.00 Emily L. Moon, Alexandria, fail to stop at stop sign-$135.00; no valid license-$100.00 Stephen J. Rosch, Mpls, operate watercraft w/o license$135.00

Derick S. Shinabarger, Browerville, drive after suspension$285.00, probation, 1 yr Jeremy L. Williams, Waite Park, 3rd degree assault$6279.00, 17 days, supervised probation, 5 yr, chem. depend. eval, no contact w/victims, no alcohol, random testing, letter of apology David J. Yoder, Bertha, burn prohibited material-$285.00 Long Prairie Police Melissa J. Kolstad, Long Prairie, no insurance-$285.00 Patricia J. Schultz, Long Prairie, drive after suspension$285.00 Adam W. Witt, Alexandria, trespass-$50.00, 1 yr probation Staples Police Jessica R. Stockman, Pine River, false name to police-$135.00, 90 days Alec E. Stoecker, Staples, no valid license-$185.00; no insurance-$200.00; unregistered vehicle$100.00 Jacob L. Vetsch, Staples, no seat belt used-$110.00

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and fruits. They have nine high tunnels, three greenhouses, and sell their produce at farmers markets in Central Minnesota. Karl and Erik Thorson, twin sons of Michael and Eloise, help as they can. Karl, a food scientist for General Mills provides advice on food safety, sanitation, and quality. Erik, a wild life manager for the DNR, assists on the farm and runs a roadside stand two days a week in the summer. Michael and Eloise are blessed with five grandchildren. Michael has been involved in the community by being on the ToddWadena Electric Cooperative Board, Great River Energy Board, North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Co-ops, Todd County Economic Development Board, and MN Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association. Eloise is a customized training representative for Central Lakes College and has been involved with 4-H, Todd County Extension Committee, Central Regional Sustainable Development Partnership, and the Lakes Area Growers Association. Both Michael and Eloise are active members of Faith Lutheran Church.

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The sensation of flying upside down at 14,000 feet is almost indescribable. After tumbling for a few feet until you are clear of the plane, a very small chute deploys to stabilize you and you begin your 8,500 foot decent at 120mph. Note how my jump instructor has his head tilted back looking for the ground.