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This article summarizes the results of an extensive investigation into a burglary. The burglary occurred at a home belonging to Charles and Phyllis Krause between November 22nd and December 10th. Over $30,000 worth of items were stolen, including tools, guns, vehicles and jewelry. One of the vehicles, a Dodge Intrepid, was later located in California and the driver, Justin Dellwo, was arrested. Further investigation identified an accomplice, Randy Leibeg, who had asked Dellwo to drive to the residence and pick up the vehicle. The article also summarizes the January 14th Browerville City Council meeting, which included annual appointments and designations to various positions, as well as

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This article summarizes the results of an extensive investigation into a burglary. The burglary occurred at a home belonging to Charles and Phyllis Krause between November 22nd and December 10th. Over $30,000 worth of items were stolen, including tools, guns, vehicles and jewelry. One of the vehicles, a Dodge Intrepid, was later located in California and the driver, Justin Dellwo, was arrested. Further investigation identified an accomplice, Randy Leibeg, who had asked Dellwo to drive to the residence and pick up the vehicle. The article also summarizes the January 14th Browerville City Council meeting, which included annual appointments and designations to various positions, as well as

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Thursday, January 21, 2010

Volume 97; Number 32


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


Krause on County 38. The out buildings, including tools,
75¢
Extensive Krauses are wintering in
Texas and the burglary was
guns, hunting equipment, both
vehicles, and jewelry, valued in
Council sets 2010
discovered by their daugh- excess of $30,000.
investigation ter. It is believed the bur-
glary took place between
On December 13, Todd County
Law Enforcement was informed Designations and
November 22 and that the Dodge Intrepid had
results in December 10.
Law enforcement offi-
been located in California. St.
Helena California Police had Appointments
cials discovered the door of stopped Justin M. Dellwo, of
numerous the home had been forced
in, breaking the door jam
Burnsville, driving the stolen
vehicle in the city of St. Helena.
By Venus King
The January 14, 2010 Browerville City Council meeting was called to
and door knob. Inside the Dellwo told police he had bor- order by Mayor Mike Aksamit. After the Pledge of Allegiance and approval
arrests home the safe in the mas-
ter bedroom was empty,
rowed the vehicle from a Randy,
but did not know Randy’s last
of the agenda council members moved on to annual appointments.
Designations and Appointments for the year 2010 are as follows; Parks
and Recreation - Mike Aksamit and Bob Heid; Police - Mark Oberg and Bob
Heid; Liquor - Mike Iten and Mike Aksamit; Streets and Alleys - Jim
Becker and Bob Heid; Ambulance - Bob Heid and Jim Becker; Fire
Department - Mark Oberg and Mike Iten; Gambling - Mark Oberg and Jim
Becker; Acting Mayor - Mike Iten; Planning and Zoning Rep. - Jim Becker;
Civil Defense - Chuck Buhl; Weed Inspector - Mike Aksamit and Lynn
Fabro; Zoning Coordinator and City Administrator - Lynn Fabro; Economic
Development - Mike Aksamit, Mike Iten and Lynn Fabro; Housing and
Utilities - Bob Heid and Mark Oberg; Health Officer - Dr. Eldidy; City
Attorney - Randy Brown; Personnel - Mike Aksamit and Mark Oberg;
Budget - Jim Becker and Mike Iten. Official meeting place and time is 7:00
P.M., the 2nd Thursday of the Month at City Hall; Official Newspaper -
Browerville Blade; Official Depository - 4M/4M Plus Fund, AHNB Dain
Rauscher, MN National Bank, Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union.
A new garage door is needed at the shop. The new door will replace the
existing door and hardware that have deteriorated beyond repair. The new
door will be energy efficient and will be taller to accommodate the tractor
Justin Michael Dellwo Joseph Allen Ferrian Randy Arthur Leibeg and other equipment. Council members approved seeking quotes and hav-
ing the door installed.
By Peggy Freyholtz and numerous drawers in the name. Dellwo was placed under Council members also approved the annual Liquor License and Sunday
On December 10, 2009, the bedroom had been ransacked. arrest. License for the Vets Club and Cigarette License for Steve’s Country Foods,
Todd County Sheriff ’s Also missing from the home were Further investigation identi- Browerville Liquor Store and Total Express.
Department was dispatched to the keys to a Dodge Intrepid and fied the individual who gave A 2.5% increase in the water rate was recommended and approved by
investigate a report of a burgla- a Toyota pickup that were stored Dellwo the car as Randy A. council members. This will generate approximately $2,000 additional
ry that occurred at property in out buildings. Over 80 items Leibeg, also of Burnsville. income for the Water Fund per year. The increased cost for minimum users
belonging to Charles and Phyllis were taken from the home and Investigators confirmed that (2000 gallons or less) is $5.04 per year (only 42¢ per month), for families
Leibeg is a known associate of using 7500 gallons the increase per year will be $6.35 (only 53¢ per month)
Brever is 2010 Dellwo. Dellwo told police that
Leibeg had asked him to drive to
and for the larger users of 40,000 gallons the increase will be $14.07 or
($1.17 per month). By making this small increase, the city of Browerville
School Board Chair a residence and pick up a vehicle
just days prior to leaving for
should be able to keep up with inflation.
Under open dialogue it was reported that Local Purchases for
Continued on page 16. December were 99%.
By Venus King Negotiations Committee - Daryl
Browerville Public School Brever, Cory Heid, and Joe
Board Members met on Monday Duncan; NJPA Representative - Accident causes damage to
January 11, 2010. As with all Heidi Iten and Mike Jeziorski;
first of the year School Board
Meetings, yearly details needed
Health and Safety Committee -
Bob Bryniarski and Cory Heid
Bertha Squad Car
to be approved. They are as fol- and Freshwater Education
lows; Daryl Brever will be the District - Daryl Brever.
Board Chairperson for 2010, Minnesota State High School
Denis Irsfeld - Clerk and Heidi League Board Representative is
Iten Treasurer. The Browerville Robert Bryniarski; Administra-
Blade will continue as the offi- tive representative - Robert
cial newspaper, official meeting Schaefer; Boys Sports - Joe
dates are the second Monday in Brisson; Girls Sports - Patrick
January through May, August - Sutlief and Music - Sandy
December and the fifth Monday Schorn
in June. Meeting start time is The cooks continue to do a
7:30 p.m. Board Salaries are good job for the students. In
$1200 per year; $400 for December they served 5,771
Chairperson, $200 for clerk and breakfasts and 7,912 lunches.
$100 for treasurer; $50 for spe- School Board members got
cial meetings. their first look at the 2010/2011
Other board appointments School Calendar. If approved
are as follows; Vocational next year school will start
Advisory Committee Denis September 7 and the last day of On January 12, at approx. 4:30 pm, the Todd County Sheriff’s Depart-ment responded to a two vehi-
Irsfeld; Community Education - school will be June 1, 2011. cle accident in the city of Bertha, at the intersection of Main St. (County 24) and 2nd Ave. SW. Bertha
Heidi Iten; Community After going over some policy Police Chief, James Gritz, was traveling west on Main. St. in his squad car, when a car driven by
Concerns for Youth - Patrick revisions the bills were approved Bruce Fowler, Fargo, turned in front of Gritz, causing the cars to collide. Both cars sustained mod-
Sutlief; System Accountability - and the meeting adjourned. erate front end damage. Fowler’s car was towed from the scene, the squad car was driven from the
Cory Heid and Mike Jeziorski; scene. No one was injured in the incident. Fowler was cited for the accident.
Photo By Stacey Rushmeyer

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HAPPENINGS
The Browerville Blade, Page 2 Thursday, January 21, 2010

Browerville City Council meets ‘Visions of History’ Local businesses


the second Thursday of the
month at 7 pm in the
art exhibit invited to participate The bite is on!
Browerville City Hall Chinese-American artist Michael in Women’s Expo It's been a great week to be on the
Wong of Minneapolis has selected lakes. Last Thursday I spent the day on
Lakewood Health System in
work in the Central Lakes College Mille Lacs with Clam Corporation doing a
Todd County Drop In Center Staples invites all local business
Gallery in Brainerd from Jan. 19- photo shoot for next years catalogs and
Sat. Jan. 23: 2-5 pm, Coloring owners to participate in
Feb. 11. hang tags.
day Lakewood’s biennial women’s expo
“Visions of History” is a free pub- The fishing was great. The walleye bite
Tue. Jan. 26: 3:30 - 6 pm, called Laugh and Live Well. The
lic gallery open during regular was early and late. We started out a little
Game day expo will be held on Saturday,
Brainerd campus hours. The slow, but made a move, and landed on
February 20 at Central Lakes
gallery is located across from the some fish. Plenty of perch and much to my
Naps-Mac distribution Jon Hassler Library at CLC.
College in Staples from 9 a.m. to 3
surprise, Tullibes. We were off a mid lake
The Naps-Mac distribution held p.m.
flat in 26-34 feet of water, and when you
at the Clarissa City Hall will be The event attracts women from Kevin Winkler
January 30 instead of January 23.
Musical Stringman across Central Minnesota to view
got to the deeper water, there was plenty
of action with those silvery fighters. While some people would com-
at Long Prairie vendors, attend health-related
plain about trash fish, I was content having my rod bent over by
breakout sessions and enjoy lunch
Bearfoot to open spring Public Library and door prizes. The day is
these finicky biters of the deep.
Cultural Arts season I switched gears over the weekend and took my two year old
Paul Imholte, “The Musical designed to empower and pamper
daughter out for her first on ice experience. I expected the trip to be
The Central Lakes College Stringman” will perform at the women, while maintaining a fresh
short and sweet, but was very happy when she was content for sev-
Cultural Arts Series opens its 2010 Long Prairie Public Library on take on new and innovative ways
eral hours fishing out in grandpa’s big cabin style fish house. It's not
spring season with Alaskan blue- Tuesday, Jan. 26, 4 – 5 p.m. All to look at healthcare. The keynote
normally my style to toss out the anchor and sit in one spot for very
grass band, Bearfoot, on Friday, ages are invited. Imholte plays a speaker, Robin Getman, is a
long, but the fish just kept us busy. I tried my best to keep a count
Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m. variety of instruments including humorous motivational speaker
on how many I had in the bucket, but had to re-count several times.
Bluegrass music from Alaska may the hammered dulcimer, autoharp, from the InterACT Group in
Addison would fish with me for a bit, then play with the fish in the
sound like a bit of a non sequitur but guitar, violin and harmonica. His Minneapolis. She will perform at 1
bucket, then snack, then back to fishing, then back to the bucket. I
Bearfoot, a band from Anchorage, is repertoire is a blend of treasured p.m., immediately following lunch
was keeping a close peripheral eye on her at all times and several
proving that the two aren't as unre- ballads, folk songs and Celtic in the Commons at Central Lakes
lated as you might think.
times I just was not quick enough to catch the fish she was tossing
melodies. The attendance limit is College.
The rest of the spring season back in the hole! I wanted to keep just enough for a little fish fry, but
30 and preregistration is required. To reserve a booth space at
starting at 7:30 p.m. unless noted: more times then I care to mention I heard the splash followed by a
Online registration is available on Laugh and Live Well, go to
Solas, Thurs., Feb. 11, a five-per- little giggle. That meant another one just got a little smarter, and
the events page at www.griver.org www.lakewoodhealthsystem.com/
son American Celtic band; “Romeo maybe a little bigger before it falls victim to the next hook.
For more information visit or call Women/ExpoVendorPage.com or
and Juliet,” Tues., March 9; Kenya I'm getting calls from all over, people want to go fishing. The fish-
the library at 320-732-2332. call Nola Varilek, Women’s Health
Safari Acrobats, Sun., March 28, 2 ing is good no matter where you go right now. Is it because it's warm
Long Prairie Public Library • Coordinator at 218-894-8586.
p.m.; Timothy Mooney comedy, out? Or maybe stable weather? Or is it just because there are more
Hours: Mon. 2-8, Tue. 10-6, Wed. 2- people out enjoying the great weather?
“Moliere Than Thou,” Mon., April
19; Missy Raines and the New Hip,
8, Thurs. 10-6, Fri. 2-6, Sat. 10-1 Free dental care
Sat., April 24, jazz-tinged blue-
February Festival for children Copper Canyon, Mexico Horizon Health, Inc.
grass. Central Lakes College, Brainerd
The box office phone number is of Health
Jan Kurtz will present the announces scholarship
and Staples, is teaming up with Feb. 4 Cultural Thursday pro-
(218) 855-8199, or e-mail clcthe- The 20th annual February dental professionals across the gram in Chalberg Theatre at
opportunities
atre@clcmn.edu for information. Festival of Health is a community- state to provide free care to chil- Central Lakes College in Horizon Health, Inc.
wide health fair to be held dren whose families cannot afford Brainerd, presenting a free noon- announces six health care schol-
Free pre-healthcare Saturday, Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 to pay for the care. hour program on Copper arships for graduating seniors.
p.m. at the Minnesota State Thursday, Feb. 4 and Friday, Canyon, Mexico. Scholarships will be awarded in
course offered Feb. 5 are Give Kids a Smile Days, the amount of $250 each to grad-
Community & Technical College Kurtz will start her presenta-
The Brainerd campus of Central an opportunity for free oral exams, uating seniors chosen from each
(M-State) in Wadena. tion at noon and show images
Lakes College will be the site for a x rays, teeth cleaning, and fluoride of the following schools: Little
This free event offers more than from a train trip she took to the
new pre-healthcare course treatment courtesy of the Falls, Pierz, Royalton, Staples/
80 exhibits. Each booth provides land of Zorro, Pancho Villa, and
designed to help Certified Nursing Minnesota Dental Association and Motley, Swanville and Upsala.
hands-on learning and an opportu- the Grand Canyon’s big brother.
Assistants improve basic skills the Central Lakes College Dental High School seniors who plan to
nity to become familiar with the The Chihuahua-to-Pacific
toward nursing or other healthcare Assisting program. continue their education in
many resources available for you Railroad heads out at sea level,
careers. All appointments must be made health services, social work, or
and your family’s health, well- climbs to 7,874 feet, and switch-
Session 1 meets from 5:30-8:30 through Central Lakes Colleges long term care are encouraged to
being and safety. es back through the mountain
p.m., Mondays and Tuesdays, Feb. Brainerd Dental Assisting program apply.
Health screenings include: tunnels and passes, the deserts,
18 – May 3. There is no fee. Books director, LeAnn Schoenle, at (218) Applicants must have main-
blood pressure, body fat analysis, remote villages and, some 584
and supplies are provided through 855-8106 or 800-933-0346, ext. tained a high school grade point
video otoscopy (ears), diabetes miles later, connects with the
grant funding and a collaboration 8106. average of 3.0 or higher and plan
blood glucose test and cholesterol capital of Chihuahua.
of ISD 181 Adult Basic Education, Appointments may be scheduled on a program lasting nine
testing. All screenings are free, The Copper Canyon train tour
CLC, and Rural Minnesota CEP, at the Brainerd clinic each day months or more. Students may
except for the cholesterol test offers breathtaking scenery,
Inc. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for ages 3-18. obtain scholarship application
which is $14. The Wadena County glimpses of pre-Columbian
Attendees must meet all ABE These services will also be avail- forms from their high school
Soil & Water Conservation District indigenous life and an engineer-
requirements (high school or GED able in Staples from 8:45 a.m. to 4 counselor or Horizon Health.
will also be conducting free water ing marvel that changed, for bet-
diploma), have completed an p.m. on Friday, Feb 5 for ages 4-16 Visit www.horizonhealthser-
testing, so bring a sample of your ter or worse, the Grand Canyon’s
approved CAN course, and achieve at the office of Dr. John Gorton. vices.org or contact Vicki Villebro
water. bigger brother.
reading and math qualifying scores at 800-224-6451 for more infor-
Lunch is available in the cafete-
on the test of adult basic education. mation.
ria for a nominal fee. Throughout
For information and to register
the day, free entertainment and
contact Orla Kenton, ISD181 ABE
demonstrations will take place in
manager, at (218) 454-5400.
the cafeteria.

Peggy’s Potpourri I was sorting through some of my saved, but as yet untried,
recipes this weekend and came across this one. I fixed it for
Sunday night supper and it was fabulous. Very easy and oh, so
The first multi-level parking garage was built in 1918 in Chicago. good. Can’t beat that combination.
An annual spitting contest is held every year in Raleigh, Mississippi. The record to date
is 25 ft. 10 inches.
Lanolin, an essential ingredient in many expensive cosmetics, is, in its natural form, a Easy Mexican Casserole
foul smelling, waxy, tarlike substance extracted from the fleece of sheep. 1 lb. ground beef 1/2 c. sliced black olives
2 c. salsa 1/2 c. sliced green onion
Tibetans, Mongolians, and peoplein parts of western China put salt in their tea--instead
1 can chili beans, drained 1/2 c. chopped tomatoes
of sugar.
3 c. crushed tortilla chips 2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
In 1914, movie theaters became so popular that ushers in New York theaters were trained by West 2 c. sour cream
Point graduates to move masses of people through small spaces. Preheat oven to 350°.
Uncle Sam, long time symbol of the United States, was originally a real man--Samuel Wilson, a butch- Cook ground beef. Stir in salsa, reduce heat and simmer 20
er from Troy, New York, who supplied meat to the American Army during the War of 1812. minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in beans and heat
An earthquake in the Shensi Province of China in 1556 killed 830,000 people. through.
Chew slowly: Choking on food is the seventh leading cause of death in America. Spray 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Spread crushed tor-
tilla chips in dish, spoon beef mixture over chips. Spread sour
When used to make ethyl alcohol, an acre of potatoes will produce enough fuel to fill 25 cars.
cream over beef and sprinkle with olives, onions and tomato. Top
“Winter is the season in which people try to keep the house as warm as it was in the sum- with Cheddar cheese.
mer, when they complained about the heat.” ~Author Unknown Bake for 30 minutes.
PEOPLE PAGE
The Browerville Blade, Page 3 Thursday, January 21, 2010

Obituaries 4.0 scale.


Browerville: Amber Hoelscher,
grade point average (based on a
scale in which 4.0 = A) or higher for
Seedlings from state
forest nurseries
DFL statewide
Arnold P. Feela 3.78, Nursing; JoAnn Otte, 3.79, the semester ending in December caucuses locations
Arnold P. Feela, 79, of Maple Pre-Biomedical Sciences; Long 2009. available for purchase The Minnesota State DFL Party
Grove, formerly of Browerville, Prairie: Danielle Doroff, 3.82, Mass The following local students Minnesota’s state forest nurs- has announced the locations of the
passed away January 4, 2010. Communications were named to the Dean's List at eries have more than 25 species of February 2, 2010, statewide caucus-
Preceded in death by wife; Gustavus Adolphus College: Katie evergreens, deciduous trees and es. The seven Todd County loca-
Adeline, parents; Frank and Pam (Bryniarski) Asfeld and Patrick Perish, both of shrubs available for purchase. tions are:
Helen, and brothers; Ray and Clarissa, MN Seedlings are sold in orders of 500 1. Bertha-Hewitt Public School
Florian. Survived by children; Loesch benefit or more, although purchases may Cafeteria: Bartlett Twp, Bertha,
Steve, Sandy Lerbs, Sue (Eric)
Frisch and Stuart. Funeral serv-
A fundraising benefit for medical
expenses for Pam (Bryniarski)
Looking Back be broken down into increments of
100 of a species. Prices for 500
Bertha Twp,
Germania Twp, Hewitt, Stowe
ices were held Friday, January 8, Loesch, daughter of Ken and 50 years ago - Jan. 21, 1960 seedlings run from $90 to $470. Prairie
at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Dorothy Bryniarski, diagnosed Dr. Ralph Berdie, Director of the To purchase seedlings from 2. Eagle Valley Elementary Early
Osseo. with Multiple Sclerosis, will be U of M Counseling Bureau, visited Minnesota state forest nurseries, Childhood Classroom: Burleene
held Saturday, February 13, from the Browerville High School on Jan. call 800-657-3767. Twp, Clarissa,
Wesley Zones 4 - 9 pm, at Holy Cross School, 14 and conferred with Supt. A.S. By law, seedlings purchased Eagle Bend, Eagle Valley Twp,
Wesley Zones, 76 Staples, died Marty, MN. For more information, Blenkush, Mrs. Ray Wodarz, princi- from state forest nurseries may not Wykeham Twp
at the Oakridge Home in Staples call Lynn Lindquist, 320-594-7704. pal and J. Gordon Soulil, guidance be planted for ornamental purpos- 3. Browerville Elementary
on Sunday, January 17, 2010. counselor, relative to the high school es, nor can they be resold, given Library: Browerville, Hartford Twp,
away or removed with roots
Services for Wes will be held on Becker, Norwood, and taking part in the national sample
attached for a period of 10 years
Iona Twp, Little
Wednesday, January 20, 11:00 of high schools selected to partici- Elk Twp, Turtle Creek Twp,
a.m. at the Iten Funeral Home in Perish on Dean’s List pate in Project Talent. All students from the date of purchase. In addi- Ward Twp
Browerville. Visitation will begin Alexandria Technical College in grades 9 through 12 will take tion, State forest nursery seedlings 4. Staples Motley High School
one hour prior (10:00 a.m.) to the recognizes 430 students for aca- part in the two day testing program, can only be planted in Minnesota. Cafeteria: Fawn Lake Twp, Moran
service at the funeral home. demic excellence. The following which will be conducted in March. Since 1933, Minnesota’s state Twp, Staples,
Burial will be at a later date. Browerville area students were Results of the test will be avail- forest nurseries, which are operat- Staples Twp, Villard Twp
Wes was born April 13,1933 to named to the Dean’s List for able to the individual schools, giving ed by the Minnesota Department of 5. LPGE High School Commons
Arthur and Marion (Van Slyke) achieving a GPA of 3.5 or higher educators information about the tal- Natural Resources Forestry Area: Bruce Twp, Long Prairie,
Zones. He lived all of his life in fall semester 2009. ents and potential of their students, Division, have provided healthy, Long Prairie
Minnesota, living in the cities of Kimberly Becker, Communica- which will help them guide and native stock for Minnesota plant- Township, Reynolds Twp
Faribault, Brainerd, Browerville tion Art & Design; Ethan Norwood, develop these talents. ings. Seedlings grown from a local 6. Osakis Public School Media
and Staples. He worked at the Law Enforcement; Frank Perish, seed source are generally more Center: Gordon Township, Kandota
25 years ago - Jan. 24, 1985
Todd County Recycling Center Computer Programming adapted to prevailing and changing Twp, Leslie Twp,
The power company was in town
located at the D.A.C. in environmental conditions. Little Sauk Twp, Osakis, West
cutting limbs from dead Elm trees
Browerville. Wes enjoyed gar- Tri-County Hospital For more information about the Union, West Union Twp
around electric lines. When all the
dening and woodworking, he nurseries and the seedlings they 7. Grey Eagle City Hall Council
Foundation awards trees, dead and dying of Dutch Elm
liked cars and John Deere trac- produce, visit Chambers: Birchdale Twp,
disease, are removed, the appear-
tors. health care scholarships ance of many yards in town will be
www.mndnr.gov/forestry/nurseries. Burnhamville Twp,
Wesley is survived by his Tri-County Hospital Foundation Plant seedlings to create a wind- Burtrum, Grey Eagle, Grey
significantly altered.
brother Art, and sister George established the Minnesota State break and shelterbelt, which will Eagle Twp, Round Prairie Twp
Browerville’s honor choir and
Ann Larson, both of Long Community & Technical College help reduce energy consumption Please note the new location for
band members were: Tammy
Prairie; many nieces, nephews (M-State)–Wadena Campus Health and provide privacy. Mixed plant- the Osakis area, changed since the
Benning, Kerri Bitz, Bernice
and friends. Care Scholarship in 2008 to ings of trees and shrubs provide 2008 caucuses, and the inclusion of
Smieja, Tracy Spychalla, Mark
Wes was preceded in death by encourage qualified individuals to excellent cover and a source of food Kandota Township at the Osakis
Winter, Mike Geraets, Joe
his parents, and sister Marie Van pursue a health care career in the for a wide variety of animals, big area meeting.
Bryniarski, Doug Host, Carrie
Slyke. areas of nursing and medical and small. The roots for trees and
Lemm, Steph Weske, Karin Handel,
Arrangements by Iten Funeral administrative assistant. The Pam Bryniarski, Jackie Jeziorski,
shrubs stabilize the soil and help Remember most
Home, Browerville. scholarship will fund education at reduce soil erosion from water and Browerville Blade
Mary May, Suanne Drews and Sue
M-State Wadena Campus. wind. Trees also play an important
Winkler
role in mitigating climate change subscriptions are due
Marriage Tri-County Hospital Foundation
awarded four $500 scholarships in by absorbing and storing green- February 15, 2010
November to Stephanie Larson, Milestones house gases. Renew Now
Licenses RN Program; Alicia Jahraus, RN
Program; Kehinde Abudu, LPN Happy Birthday this week to: for uninterruped
Dwayne D. Finch, Long Prairie, Program; Amber Sparks, Medical Jan. 20: Dale Pufpaff, Michelle service
to Joy F. Johnson, Long Prairie Administrative Assistant Program. Blair, Joe Drayna, Phyllis Bednarz;
Rian P. Sudbeck, Eagle Bend, to For more information, visit Jan. 21: Joann John, John Host,
Heidi L. Godding, Eagle Bend www.tricountyhospital.org and Lynn Loken; Jan. 22: Larry BROWERVILLE LIONS CLUB
Marcus G. Minette, Sauk Centre, click on “TCH Foundation.” Weitemier; Jan. 23: Scott Paskewitz,
to Jessica M. Zylla, Grey Eagle Ed Hadash, Jr., Terry Miller, Gene SUPER BREAKFAST
Irsfeld; Jan. 24: Joanne Bartels,
Sibling Preparation Anna Hegseth; Jan. 25: Corey ON
Births class at TCH
Tri-County Hospital Obstet-
Super, Angie Tyrrell; Jan. 26: David
Steinmetz, Craig Noska, Laura SUPER BOWL SUNDAY
Lakewood rics Department is hosting a Weitemier, Pam Weitemier, Paul
Health System “Sibling Preparation” class struc- Perish, Jamie Marstein, David February 7, 2010
Nicholas and Melissa Vogt,
tured to help prepare your child Sadlo, Jeremy Tesmer, Winter AT BROWERVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER
or children for your new baby. Moore
Staples, boy, Hunter Michael, 7 lbs Happy Anniversary this week
The class will be held from 7to 8
15 oz, January 9, 2010 to: Jan. 24: Randy and Peggy
p.m., Monday, Feb. 15, in the
Jesse and Jessica Halverson, Becker
Browne Conference Center,
Nisswa, boy, Linden Aaron, 7 lbs 15
Room B at Tri-County Hospital.
oz, January 11, 2010
The class will include a tour of
Mike and Mandy Dumpprope,
mom’s hospital room; a video
Staples, boy, Bryson Ray, 8 lbs 6 oz,
directed for brothers and sisters
January 11, 2010
of new babies; and preparation
Jonathon Rastedt and Amber
for new baby by siblings.
Nowell, New York Mills, boy, Reed
Children are encouraged to
Henry, 7 lbs, January 12, 2010
bring along their favorite stuffed
Kenneth Springs and Kayla
toy or doll. Each family will
Hamilton, Brainerd, boy, Kieden
receive a book about brothers
James, 9 lbs 7 oz, January 14, 2010
and sisters at the conclusion of
Dana and Miranda Rach,
Verndale, boy, Gunner Lee, 6 lbs 10
the class.
For more information, contact
Knotty Pine Embroidery & Scrubs
oz, January 15, 2010
Kris Wallgren, RN, TCH OB 524 Main St. S. Browerville ~ 594-2300 (Located next to the Liquor Store)
Supervisor, at (218) 632-8781.
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The Browerville Blade, Page 4 Thursday, January 21, 2010

The estate dog A letter from


him to the ground. Here he would progress walking on the bottom
wait for the game keeper to come
take the poacher off to the
of the lake, but he was going to
die trying. I was beginning to feel
the country
authorities. this dog was several cards short Dear friends,
Duke was just over a year old of a full deck. I’ve heard of loyal- A really busy Monday here today. Aaron has been sick with a ter-
when we got him last fall. He was ty, but this was ridiculous. Now rible cold since last week, and I took a vacation day Friday. That
still a puppy, full of energy and when I go near water, I have to means there was a lot to do today to get the paper done, but we are
clumsy as most pups are. He tie up the big goofy dog. giving it our full attention.
weighed 120 pounds and didn’t Another thing Duke has yet to This has been an eventful weekend. Aaron continued to fight his
realize when he accidentally ran learn is to leave the trash cans cold, but did manage to take in the Vikings blow out game Sunday.
into a person, it knocked them alone. To him, a thirty-three gal- Friday night Stacey attended a basketball tournament for Zac at
flying and made them angry. In a lon plastic trash container is a toy New York Mills and then a home game Saturday night. Hunter had
few short months, he has to be thrown in the air and basketball practice and Casey was involved in elementary wrestling.
matured dramatically, both men- dragged around the yard. If the He’s in first grade, and was very excited to have wrestled a second
tally and physically. He probably trash can is full, it’s more difficult
By Walter Scott grader. Hunter is also pumped up about his science project. He came
weighs close to 175 pounds now. to throw and drag, but no less over Sunday afternoon to have Grandpa Sonny help him set up his
I have always admired
He has learned not to jump up on fun. He needs to learn that fire- project. They both are really excited about it, and plan to get togeth-
English Mastiffs. They are giant,
people and rest his front legs on wood is not stacked neatly so he er again soon to work on it some more. I really can’t say which one
elegant looking dogs, with a face
their shoulders. He has learned can always find a nice stick to is more enthusiastic!!
that only another Mastiff could
to check the perimeter of what he carry around. It’s enough work to Friday night, while Stacey and Rod were at the tourney, Casey
love. When I heard about a pup
considers to be his territory. He stack firewood once, but I find it and Emma stayed with us. Johnathan and David were there too, as
living in town that needed a
has learned not to sit on peoples annoying to have to gather the Andy and Ruth decided to take in a movie. The four of them played
home in the country, I thought
laps. When we go to the farm, he wood from all over the yard and really well together, and everyone one, even Grandpa Sonny and I,
this was my chance to see if they
knows not to chase the deer or re-stack it a few time each week. played a rousing Ladybug game that Emma brought along. I had my
were the outstanding dogs I had
turkey. I know tackling people and hands full keeping track of all the aphids that everyone collected
heard they were. Since I didn’t
The problem is in what he has pinning them to the ground is along the way, and Grandpa Sonny assisted David with his token on
want to live in the barn with the
yet to learn. There are some instinct for him, and I find it the game board. Earlier in the evening Casey and Johnathan were
new dog, I called my wife for her
things I thought were instinctive rather entertaining, but Duke playing cowboys and, of course, David wanted to play too. The older
input. She was not seriously
with dogs. Duke can’t swim a lick. needs to learn this is not accept- boys didn’t tell him he was too little to play, but they did stage a
opposed. What is one more head
If I go out on the lake in a boat, he able behavior with my wife. She shoot out and David was designated to play the “dead cowboy” and
of livestock on the funny farm?
attempts to follow. I found this sees no humor in being pinned to had to lay on the rug in the living room while the two older boys
English Mastiffs were origi-
out when he bailed off the dock the ground with a giant happy headed for the family room in the basement. David was so pleased to
nally bred to protect hunting
toward the boat and sank like a dog face grinning and drooling have been included he lay there for quite awhile before deciding to
estates in England. They are
rock. He was too heavy to lift into inches from hers. come back to life and go play with Emma.
enormous dogs, usually weighing
the boat so by the time I got this I’m sure Duke will make a The kids got out a large pad of paper that Grandpa had brought
180 to 200 pounds. Their job was
large flailing animal back to good dog, doing what nature them and the bucket of crayons. I now have lots and lots of new pic-
to walk the perimeter of the prop-
where he could touch the bottom, intended him to do when he tures. They watched an episode of Zorro and some Underdog car-
erty and keep poachers out. If a
we were both soaked and learns the details of what it takes toons, had chocolate pudding and then I read them a book about
poacher was found, the dog would
exhausted. I turned the boat to go to protect the game animals on “Why Cowboys Sleep With Their Boots On.” By then it was past bed-
jump up, grab the intruder by the
out again and again Duke tried to his estate. time, but that’s the fun of Grandma and Grandpa’s house, rules
upper arm or shoulder, and pin
follow. He wasn’t making much bend. Everybody got on their pajamas, had a drink, a snack, a potty
stop, and then it was off to bed. Casey and Emma each chose a teddy
bear to sleep with, Johnathan and David each took a plastic soldier.
School is Open Grandpa only had to check on the boys three or four times before all
was quiet.
I love the kids, and am so happy that they enjoy coming to our
Drive Carefully house, but I was really tired by the time they all fell asleep. Stacey
and Rod picked up their two about 10 pm. Sonny had been up since
3:30 am, so he was exhausted and fell asleep as soon as he hit the
Where in The Neighborhood bed. We woke up when Andy and Ruth stopped for the boys just
before midnight, and collapsed back into bed as soon they went out
the door.
Saturday Sonny worked on his 2009 cattle records, and I cleaned
out my two huge drawers of recipes and tried to organize them. After
lunch we decided that going to a movie sounded like a good idea, and
so went to an afternoon matinee in Alexandria, then out to supper at
a Chinese restaurant. We haven’t done that for a very long time, and
really enjoyed ourselves.
So, our weekend was once again full to the brim, full and running
over!! But, as Sonny likes to say, grandchildren are a blessing--and
we have been abundantly blessed--23 and counting.
Better get the paper finished as Aaron is still coughing and Stacey
and I don’t want to catch what he has.
Enjoy the nice weather while it lasts.
Peggy

Pete Berscheit, Veteran Service Officer


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

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Browerville Blade. each Thursday of the month. You can stop in and visit with her during
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
Legal Notices
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE next business day at 11:59 p.m.
FORECLOSURE SALE M O R T G A G O R ( S )
THE RIGHT TO VERIFICA- RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL
TION OF THE DEBT AND OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:
IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL NONE
CREDITOR WITHIN THE THE TIME ALLOWED BY
TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY
NOT AFFECTED BY THIS THE MORTGAGOR, THE
ACTION. MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, REPRESENTATIVES OR
that default has occurred in the ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED
conditions of the following TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDI-
described mortgage: CIAL ORDER IS ENTERED
DATE OF MORTGAGE: UNDER MINNESOTA
8/21/2006 STATUTES SECTION 582.032,
MORTGAGOR(S): Jamie L. DETERMINING, AMONG
Magness, a single man. OTHER THINGS, THAT THE
MORTGAGEE: Mortgage MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE
Electronic Registration Systems, IMPROVED WITH A RESIDEN-
Inc. as nominee for Countrywide TIAL DWELLING OF LESS
Home Loans, Inc. THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT
SERVICER: Bank of America PROPERTY USED IN AGRI-
MORTGAGE ID #: 1000157- CULTURAL PRODUCTION,
0006932910-6 AND ARE ABANDONED.
DATE AND PLACE OF Dated: December 21, 2009
RECORDING: Recorded August BAC Home Loans Servicing,
28, 2006, Todd County Recorder, LP
Document No. 444022. Assignee of Mortgagee
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORT-
GAGE: Assigned to: BAC Home Peterson, Fram & Bergman,
Loans Servicing, LP P.A.
Dated:November 11, 2009, By: Steven H. Bruns
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF Attorneys for: BAC Home
PROPERTY: The Northeast Loans Servicing, LP
Quarter of the Northwest Assignee of Mortgagee
Quarter, Section 33, Township 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800
133, Range 33, Todd County, St. Paul, MN 55101
Minnesota. (651) 291-8955
TAX PARCEL NO.: 22- THIS IS A COMMUNICA-
0029200 TION FROM A DEBT COLLEC-
ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: TOR.
24447 460th Street 16751-092504
d31-f4c
Staples, MN 56479
COUNTY IN WHICH PROP-
ERTY IS LOCATED: Todd
09-062167
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL 0033623323
AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: NOTICE OF MORTGAGE
$128,000.00 FORECLOSURE SALE
AMOUNT DUE AND THE RIGHT TO VERIFICA- PROPERTY ADDRESS: 27332 LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY ARE ATTEMPTING TO COL-
CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF TION OF THE DEBT AND IDEN- Okla Cir, Browerville, MN 56438 THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORT- LECT MONEY FROM ANYONE
DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUD- TITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDI- PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION GAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRE- WHO HAS DISCHARGED THE
ING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY TOR WITHIN THE TIME PRO- NUMBER: 19-0126700 SENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY DEBT UNDER THE BANKRUPT-
MORTGAGEE: $132,967.42 VIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECT- COUNTY IN WHICH PROPER- BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS CY LAWS OF THE UNITED
That prior to the commence- ED BY THIS ACTION. TY IS LOCATED: Todd IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS STATES.
THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA d24-j28c
ment of this mortgage foreclo- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
sure proceeding Mortgagee/ that default has occurred in the BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE STATUTES SECTION 582.032
ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: DETERMINING, AMONG Proceedings of the
Assignee of Mortgagee complied conditions of the following
$69,535.60 OTHER THINGS, THAT THE Board of Education
with all notice requirements as described mortgage:
required by statute; that no DATE OF MORTGAGE: THAT all pre-foreclosure MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE Regular Meeting #1
action or proceeding has been November 6, 2003 requirements have been complied IMPROVED WITH A RESIDEN- Independent School
instituted at law or otherwise to ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL with; that no action or proceeding TIAL DWELLING OF LESS District #787
recover the debt secured by said AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: has been instituted at law or other- THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROP- January 11, 2010
mortgage, or any part thereof; $72,000.00 wise to recover the debt secured by ERTY USED FOR AGRICULTUR- Browerville, MN
PURSUANT to the power of MORTGAGOR(S): Beverley M. said mortgage, or any part thereof; AL PRODUCTION, AND ARE 7:30 P.M.
sale contained in said mortgage, Whitlock, a single person PURSUANT, to the power of ABANDONED.
Conference Room
the above described property will MORTGAGEE: Star Tribune sale contained in said mortgage, Dated: December 17, 2009 Members Present: Daryl
be sold by the Sheriff of said Employees Credit Union the above described property will
PHH Mortgage Corporation Brever, Robert Bryniarski, Mike
county as follows: LENDER: Star Tribune be sold by the Sheriff of said county
Assignee of Mortgagee Jeziorski, Heidi Iten, Denis
DATE AND TIME OF SALE: Employees Credit Union as follows:
SHAPIRO, NORDMEYER & Irsfeld, Joe Duncan, Cory Heid.
Thursday, February 25, 2010, SERVICER: PHH Mortgage DATE AND TIME OF SALE:
ZIELKE, LLP Members Absent: None
10:00 a.m. Corporation February 4, 2010, 10:00am
BY Others Present: Robert
PLACE OF SALE: Main DATE AND PLACE OF FIL- PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's
Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Schaefer, Superintendent;
Lobby of Todd County Detention ING: Filed November 12, 2003, Main Office, 115 Third Street
Diane F. Mach - 273788 Patrick Sutlief, Dean of
Center, City of Long Prairie Todd County Recorder, as South, Long Prairie, MN 56347
Kristine M. Spiegelberg - Students; Darla Schaefer,
to pay the debt then secured Document Number 422472 to pay the debt secured by said
308845 Business Manager; Venus King,
by said Mortgage, and taxes, if ASSIGNMENTS OF MORT- mortgage and taxes, if any, on said
Melissa L. Baldridge Porter - Browerville Blade; Robert
any, on said premises, and the GAGE: Assigned to: Network premises and the costs and dis-
0337778 Schueller, Browerville Education
costs and disbursements, includ- Mortgage Services; Dated: bursements, including attorneys
Attorneys for Mortgagee Association.
ing attorneys' fees allowed by November 6, 2003 filed: November fees allowed by law, subject to
12550 West Frontage Road, The meeting was called to
law subject to redemption within 18, 2003, recorded as document redemption within 6 months from
Ste. 200 order by Chairman Brever at
1 year from the date of said sale number 422569; Thereafter the date of said sale by the mort-
Burnsville, MN 55337 7:30 P.M.
by the mortgagor(s), their per- assigned to CUNA MUTUAL gagor(s) the personal representa-
(952) 831-4060 Motion by Bryniarski, second
sonal representatives or assigns. MORTGAGE CORPORATION tives or assigns.
by Jeziorski and carried to
DATE TO VACATE PROPER- dated November 6, 2003 and TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PURSUANT TO THE FAIR
approve the agenda with the
TY: The date on or before which recorded November 18, 2003 as PROPERTY: If the real estate is an DEBT COLLECTION PRAC-
addition of item 13. B – 2009-10
the mortgagor must vacate the document number 422570. owner-occupied, single-family TICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED
Calendar Adjustment.
property if the mortgage is not Thereafter assigned to PHH dwelling, unless otherwise provid- THAT THIS OFFICE IS DEEMED
Chairman Brever called for
reinstated under Minnesota Mortgage Corporation dated ed by law, the date on or before TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR.
nominations for the positions of
Statutes section 580.30 or the November 30, 2005 and recorded which the mortgagor(s) must ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED
Chairperson. Election was duly
property redeemed under January 3, 2006 as document num- vacate the property, if the mortgage WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR-
held and Daryl Brever was elect-
Minnesota Statutes section ber 439381. is not reinstated under section POSE. THIS NOTICE IS
ed Chairperson. Chairperson
580.23 is 02-25-2011 at 11:59 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF 580.30 or the property is not REQUIRED BY THE PROVI-
Brever then called for election of
p.m. If the foregoing date is a PROPERTY: redeemed under section 580.23, is SIONS OF THE FAIR DEBT COL-
Clerk and Treasurer. Elections
Saturday, Sunday or legal holi- Lot Five (5) Block Two (2), 11:59 p.m. on August 4, 2010. LECTION PRACTICES ACT AND
day, then the date to vacate is the Timber Ridge "THE TIME ALLOWED BY DOES NOT IMPLY THAT WE
continued on page 6
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
Manager
continued from page 5 Robert Schaefer –
were duly held and the following Superintendent
were elected: Clerk – Denis Daryl Brever – Chairperson
Irsfeld; Treasurer – Heidi Iten Heidi Iten - Treasurer
Motion by Heid, second by Motion by Duncan, second by
Bryniarski and carried to Jeziorski and carried to author-
approve the minutes of Regular ize all district payroll and vendor
Meeting #11, December 14, 2009, payments to be signed via fac-
as reviewed and published. simile signatures of Chairperson,
Motion by Bryniarski, second Clerk and Treasurer and to
by Duncan and carried with authorize the Business Manager
Irsfeld abstaining, to name the and/or Superintendent to sign all
following as school depositories: Imprest and Student Activity
American Heritage National Account check payments.
Bank and the MSBA Liquid The December 2009 Breakfast
Asset Fund Plus. and Lunch participation was
Motion by Irsfeld second by reviewed. There were 5,771 stu-
Iten and carried to set the follow- dent breakfasts and 7,912 stu-
ing details: dent lunches served in
1. Official Newspaper: December. The lunch participa-
Browerville Blade tion was 97% for the month.
2. Official Meeting Dates: Motion by Heid second by Iten
Second Monday in Jan.-May, and carried to approve the per-
August-December and fifth sonnel leaves for December 2009.
Monday in June; 7:30 P.M. Mr. Sutlief presented his
3. Board Salaries: $1200 per report covering:
year; $400 chairperson, $200 FFA teams participating in
clerk and $100 treasurer; $50 for Fish and Wildlife judging.
special meetings. The end of the first semester
4. Mileage Rate: Current fed- on Friday, January 22, 2010, and
eral rate. ($ .50/mile) the schedule changes being
Motion by Duncan, second by completed. Central Lakes
Bryniarski, and carried to College in the school/PSEO stu-
authorize the Chairperson of the dents have schedules.
Board and/or the Superintendent Minnesota Comprehensive
of Schools to contract and retain Testing schedule for 2010 was
the services of legal counsel for presented.
the District, as needed or Athletic events are underway
required. following Christmas Break.
Motion by Duncan, second by The athletic teams now have
Irsfeld and carried to appoint the portable defibrillators. Three
following as representatives of portable defibrillators have been
the Board of Education: purchased and the coaches
2009-10 trained in their use.
Vocational Advisory Commit- The 2010-2011 school calendar
tee: Irsfeld was presented for the first
Community Education: Iten review.
Community Concern for Motion by Bryniarski, second
Youth: Sutlief by Jeziorski and carried to elimi-
System Accountability: Heid, nate April 1, 2010 as a faculty
Jeziorski workshop day.
Negotiations: Brever, Heid, Member Irsfeld introduced the
Duncan following resolution and moved
NCSC Representative: Iten, its adoption:
Jeziorski RESOLUTION DIRECTING discontinuance of programs, cur- payment of vendor claims in the Director: B. Lund
Health and Safety: THE ADMINISTRATION TO tailment of programs, discontin- following accounts: Coordinators: S. Boehland
Bryniarski, Heid MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS uance of positions or curtailment General Fund $ 126,223.13 Others Present: L. Lindquist,
Freshwater Education FOR REDUCTIONS IN PRO- of positions. Food Service 17,627.89 Recorder; R. Murdock, Technician;
District: Brever GRAMS AND POSITIONS AND The motion for the adoption of Transportation 32,187.66 Keith Porter, Beinhorn, Porter,
Motion by Irsfeld, second by REASONS THEREFOR; the foregoing resolution was duly Community Mayer and Rowe, LTD; Cisco
Bryniarski and carried to classify WHEREAS, the financial con- seconded by Member Bryniarski, Education 2,655.59 Representatives Presenting Voice
as directory information the fol- dition of the school district dic- and upon roll call vote being Capital Expenditure 2,984.30 Over IP Phone System
lowing: student’s name, address, tates that the school board must taken thereon, the following Debt Retirement 141,162.50 Review and Approve Agenda
telephone listing, electronic mail reduce expenditures immediate- voted in favor therefore: Heid, Trust and Agency 2,019.57 Motion by Hasbargen, seconded
address, photograph, date and ly, and Duncan, Irsfeld, Iten, Jeziorski, Totals $ 324,860.64 by Brever to approve the final
place of birth, major field of WHEREAS, there has been a Bryniarski, and Brever. Member Motion by Jeziorski, second by agenda as modified. The motion
study, dates of attendance, grade reduction in student enrollment, voting against: None. The resolu- Bryniarski and carried to carried.
level, enrollment status, partici- and tion was approved. adjourn the meeting at 8:44 P.M. Reorganization of Board
pation in officially recognized WHEREAS, this reduction in Motion by Iten, second by Denis Irsfeld, Clerk Motion by Longbella, seconded
activities and sports, weight and expenditure and decrease in stu- Heid and carried to approve the j21c by Funk to appoint the following
height of members of athletic dent enrollment must include Memorandum of Agreement – officers for calendar year 2010 as
teams, degrees, honors and discontinuance of positions and Minnesota Department of Freshwater per FED Bylaws: Chair - Twila
awards received, the most recent discontinuance or curtailment of Education and the Browerville Education District Pierce, Eagle Valley; Vice Chair -
educational agency or institution programs, and Public School Race to the Top Minutes of the Daryl Brever, Browerville; Clerk,
attended, and the name, address, WHEREAS, a determination federal grant program. Governing Board of Lee Truax, Bertha-Hewitt;
and telephone number of the stu- must be made as to which teach- The members conducted the Education of Freshwater Treasurer - Rod Thalmann,
dent’s parent(s). ers; contracts must be terminat- first review of the following Henning. The motion carried.
Education District
Motion by Iten, second by ed and not renewed and which Browerville Public School Twila Pierce began her duties
Heid and carried to designate the January 5, 2010
teachers may be placed on unre- Policies: and presided over the remainder of
following as representatives to A Meeting of the Freshwater
quested leave of absence without 208 Development, Adoption the meeting.
the MSHSL: Education District Governing
pay or fringe benefits in effecting & Implementation of Policies Motion by Funk, seconded by
2009-10 Board was called to order by
discontinuance or positions, 409 Employee Publications Knebel to authorize the use of a sig-
Board representative – Robert Chairman Runyan at 7:30 p.m. on
BE IT RESOLVED, by the 412 Expense Reimbursement nature plate using the following
Bryniarski Tuesday, January 5, 2010 in
School Board of Independent 515 Protection & Privacy of signatures: Twila Pierce, Chair;
Admin. representative – Conference Room A at Freshwater
School District No. 787, as fol- Pupil Records Rod Thalmann, Treasurer; Lee
Robert Schaefer in Staples.
lows: 521 Student Disability Truax, Clerk and that the following
Boys Sports – Joe Brisson Board Members Present: Twila
That the School Board hereby Nondiscrimination are authorized to sign necessary
Girls Sports – Patrick Sutlief Pierce, Jim Runyan, Daryl Brever,
directs the Superintendent of 613 Graduation documents on behalf of Freshwater
Music – Sandra Schorn Curtis Hasbargen, Charles Funk,
Schools and administration to Requirements Education District: Bruce Lund,
Motion by Bryniarski, second Wayne Perkins, Rod Thalmann,
consider the discontinuance of 616 Basic Standards Testing, Executive Director; Sharon Parker,
by Heid and carried to authorize Margaret Knebel, Chad Longbella
programs or positions to effectu- Accommodations, Modifications, Office Manager; Cathy Hanson, AP
the following to generate elec- Board Members Absent: Lee
ate economies in the school dis- & Exceptions for IEP, Section Clerk; Lynn Lindquist, Payroll
tronic fund transfers and to Truax, Thom Muellner
trict and reduce expenditures 504 Accommodations, & IEP Clerk. The motion carried.
transact all financial business as Superintendents: Dave
and, as a result of a reduction in Students Motion by Knebel, seconded by
per district policy: Fjeldheim, Jim Madsen, Paul
enrollment, make recommenda- Motion by Duncan, second by
Darla Schaefer – Business Brownlow, Mark Schmitz, Robert
tions to the school board for the Jeziorski and carried to approve continued on page 7
Schaefer
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
is to have all FED offices and pro- Runyan to approve EMFED, Local free to write or E-mail: tod- One way to avoid this danger is
continued from page 6 grams remain where they current- 7335, Terms and Conditions of dplan.zone@co.todd.mn.us the to keep snow and ice loads on your
Hasbargen to name the following ly are. Donations/Grants Employment for Special Education Environment and Land Resource roof to a minimum. Do not go onto
as official depositories: First Motion by Knebel, seconded by Paraprofessionals for 2009-2010 Management Office regarding your roof to remove snow; hire pro-
International Bank & Trust; Thalmann to approve the request and 2010-2011 years as presented. these matters. fessionals or use long-handled
Wadena State Bank; Minnesota to submit a Five Wings Arts The motion carried with one mem- Todd County Planning devices on the market called “roof
School District Liquid Asset Fund Council grant for up to $5000.00 for ber opposed. Commission rakes,” which let you stand on the
and to authorize Sharon Parker, the Community Education Keith Porter from Beinhorn, Rin Porter, Chairperson ground and pull down snow and
Cathy Hanson, Lynn Lindquist, Program. The motion carried. Porter, Mayer and Rowe, LTD pre- ice. Remember to stand clear of the
j21c
Bruce Lund, to invest funds in Motion by Brever, seconded by sented the findings of the 2008- falling snow and ice.
other institutions which have evi- Funk to accept the donation of $150 2009 Audit. There’s no way to guarantee an
dence of sufficient collateral. The
motion carried.
from Staples Community Closed Session Don’t let water ice dam won’t damage your home,
Foundation for RIF (Reading Is Audio tape of the closed session but you can take steps to cut the
Motion by Brever, seconded by Fundamental). The motion carried. is on file in the district business damage your day chances of an ice dam forming in
Funk to authorize Bruce Lund, Motion by Funk, seconded by office. the first place:
The average cost per claim –
Sharon Parker, Cathy Hanson, Hasbargen to approve Perkins Reopen Regular Board Meeting Thoroughly clean all leaves,
about $15,000 – related to water
Lynn Lindquist to make electronic Reallocation Funds in the amount Motion by Thalmann, seconded sticks and other debris from your
damage from frozen pipes
fund transfers as outlined by State of $14,241.61. The motion carried. by Hasbargen to re-open the meet- home’s gutters and downspouts.
increased 33 percent between 2007
Statutes. The motion carried. Staff/Contract Changes/Lane ing at 9:55 p.m. Evaluate the insulation and ven-
and 2008.
Motion by Knebel, seconded by Changes Motion by Knebel, seconded by tilation in your attic. Most experts
As Old Man Winter makes his
Longbella to approve the Board Per Thalmann to approve the Terms agree the R-value of attic insula-
way across the country it’s impor-
Diem for extra committee/meetings Member Hasbargen introduced and Conditions of Employment for tion should be at least R-30 (R-38 is
tant to take a few minutes to assess
assigned by FED to be 4 hour meet- the following resolution and moved Policy Employees for 2009-2010 preferable in northern climates).
pipe vulnerability. Freezing tem-
ings or less $55.00 and more than 4 for its adoption: and 2010-2011 years as presented. IF ICE DAMS ARE CAUSING
peratures could cause pipes to
hour meetings $90.00. Mileage will The motion for the adoption of Motion by Funk to postpone this WATER DAMAGE
freeze and burst, destroying floors,
be paid at the FED established the forgoing resolution was duly action until the February 23, 2010 The following are short-term
furniture, appliances and treas-
rate. The motion carried. seconded by member Thalmann meeting. The motion carried. fixes. In order to avoid the same
ured family heirlooms.
Motion by Funk, seconded by and upon vote being taken thereon, Recognition problem in the future, a qualified
“A small crack in a pipe can
Longbella to set Board meeting the following voted in favor there- Member Jim Runyan was recog- contractor should assess the
cause extensive damage,” said
dates as the fourth (4th) Tuesday of of:Pierce, Runyan, Brever, nized for his service to the amount of attic insulation and attic
Jamie France, State Farm loss mit-
the month starting at 7:30 p.m.; Hasbargen, Funk, Perkins, Freshwater Governing Board. ventilation (especially around
igation manager. “In most cases,
except October, June, and Thalmann, Knebel, Longbella and Date of Next Meeting where the ice dam formed) and look
water losses can be avoided by tak-
December no scheduled meetings. none against. The motion carried. Tuesday, February 23, 2010, for holes in the air barrier between
ing a few simple precautions.
The motion carried. Motion by Knebel, seconded by 7:30 p.m., Wadena-Deer Creek the living spaces and the attic.
Spending a few minutes to protect
Motion by Thalmann, seconded Runyan to approve the grade Board Room, Wadena, MN If you see water staining at an
your pipes could save you time and
by Brever to name the Staples change of the Tuition Billing/3rd Adjournment exterior wall or ceiling where there
expense down the road.”
World as the official newspaper Party Billing position from a grade Motion by Knebel, seconded by is snow on the roof above it, act
BEAT THE FREEZE
with appropriate advertisements in 8 to a grade 9 effective July 1, 2009. Hasbargen to adjourn the meeting quickly to avoid extensive damage.
Minimize the chance your pipes
member district newspapers, when The motion carried. at 10:16 p.m. The motion carried. Hire a contractor to carefully
will freeze by insulating pipes in
required, for proper coverage. The Motion by Funk, Seconded by Lee Truax, Clerk remove most of the snow from the
unheated areas and those that run
motion carried. Longbella to proceed with the ten- j21c roof above the ice dam. The con-
along outside walls, floors and ceil-
Board members Funk and tative plan for administration tran- tractor should avoid touching the
ings. Disconnect outside garden
Hasbargen volunteered to serve on sition for 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 TODD COUNTY roof with the removal equipment or
hoses, and seal foundation cracks
the executive director applicant as presented. The motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION even walking on the roof if possible.
that let arctic air freeze pipes in
screening/interviewing committee. Motion by Brever, seconded by Main Street Cold roofs are more prone to dam-
crawlspaces.
Board members Longbella and Hasbargen to approve to advertise Government Center age because they are more brittle
A few simple tasks can help pro-
Truax were appointed to serve on for Executive Director of 347 Central Ave – Suite 2 than they are in the summer.
tect pipes and homes when a severe
the negotiations committee. Freshwater Education District. Long Prairie, Minnesota Have the contractor create one
freeze is predicted:
Clerk s Report The motion carried. PUBLIC NOTICE or two grooves in the ice dam to
Open cabinet doors to allow heat
Motion by Thalmann, seconded Policy Changes/Approvals Notice is hereby given that on allow the ponding water to drain
to get to piping under sinks and
by Knebel to approve the minutes Motion by Brever, seconded by Thursday, February 4, 2010 at off. These grooves should not be
vanities near exterior walls.
of the November 24, 2009 meeting Knebel to approve annual review of 6:30 pm the Todd County taken down to the roofing as this
Run a small trickle of water
as presented. Policies #413, 506, 514 and 522 Planning Commission will hold a may damage the roof. If necessary,
from hot and cold faucets during
Coordinator Reports/Informa- without changes. The motion car- public hearing in the Commis- the contractor can use heat tape in
extreme cold.
tion Items ALC/Perkins Career & ried. sioners Meeting Room, Main the groove on a temporary basis to
Keep exterior doors to unheated
Technical - Sue Boehland Policies 414, 415, and 524 were Street Government Center, 347 keep the groove open.
spaces closed as much as possible
There will be a Lead Contact reviewed with non-substantive Central Ave, Long Prairie to con- during winter months.
Meeting in January for Targeted
Services/Credit Recovery
changes November 24, 2009. No
action needed.
sider the following applications:
Philip Stueve: (Paul & Donna
If you plan to be away for an
extended period, have the water
DNR QUESTION
Programs.
There will be a change in the
Policy #410 is under second
reading board meeting. No action
Jenc Property). (24.35 acres)
NW NW4, lying E of Hwy except
system professionally drained. OF THE WEEK
If you are taking a short trip,
procedure for tracking seniority in needed. parts sold, Section 19, Round Q: Given the harsh conditions
ask a neighbor to check the house
Targeted Services/Credit Recovery Policy #616 is under review by Prairie Township. this winter in some areas of
regularly during severe cold spells.
which will reduce the number of Bruce and staff at this time. Preliminary Plat of “Stueve Minnesota - lots of snow and bit-
Discovering a burst pipe or water
employees FED will place on unre- Motion by Funk, seconded by Addition”: 6.82 acres of the above terly cold temperatures - what is
leak quickly can prevent excessive
quested leave each year. Special Knebel to approve the second read- described property lying south- the outlook for pheasant sur-
damage.
Education - Bruce Lund ing of Policy # s 203.5, 204, 205, easterly of the centerline of Hwy vival?
Install a whole house water leak
Parkers Prairie has expressed 206, 208, 209, 210, 401, 404, 404F, #71 and southerly of the Midway A: Much of Minnesota's pheas-
detection system.
interest in becoming a member of 407, 409, 410, 412, 419, 420, 515, Gas tract to be developed as a ant range is covered with deep
If you own a business that will
FED for Special Education 521, 521F, 526 603, 615, 709, and one lot plat. Property is zoned snow, limiting access to waste
be unoccupied for more than 24
Services. Overhead/Membership the addition of Policy # s 521F and commercial. No new roads pro- grain in crop fields, a primary
hours at a time make arrange-
would be charged which would 709F. The motion carried. posed. Lot exceeds minimum lot food source for pheasants in win-
ments to have the building inspect-
lower the fee for all current dis- Education District size and dimensions. Current ter. In addition, blowing and
ed once a day during winter.
tricts. FED s current staffing would Motion by Brever, seconded by indrive from Hwy #71 located in drifting snow is gradually filling
Quickly discovering a burst pipe or
be adequate to cover the additional Hasbargen to approve the the southwest corner of the pro- in patches of winter cover.
water leak can prevent excessive
school with the exception of a half- December FED financial report posed Lot 1 will be removed and Although pheasants are hardy
damage.
time school psychologist. and payment of checks numbered a new drive from Hwy #71 will be birds and can survive as long as
WINTER BUILDUP ON ROOFS
On-Line Learning - Bruce Lund 99151-99637. The motion carried. built near the center of the lot as two weeks without feeding,
ALSO CAN BE DAMAGING
A Joint Powers Agreement will Motion by Longbella, seconded required by MN Dept. of pheasant survival will be
A heavy snow blanket and icicles
be presented to districts to continue by Knebel to approve the transfer Transportation. reduced if harsh weather condi-
hanging from the roof may be beau-
on-line learning. Freshwater of $100,000 from fund balance to Philip Stueve: (Paul & Donna tions persist. The number of
tiful, but those icicles can be an
Education District - Bruce Lund GASB 45 set aside account. The Jenc Property). Lot 1, Block One birds surviving will be deter-
indicator of a big problem – ice
CISCO representatives present- motion carried. of Stueve Addition, Section 19, mined by the duration of deep
dams.
ed information on a Voice Over IP Motion by Knebel, seconded by Round Prairie Township. snow.
After several days of melting-
(VOIP) phone system that FED is Longbella to approve the transfer Conditional Use Permit to Kurt Haroldson - DNR
freezing cycles, it’s common for the
looking at to replace the current of $15489.82 from fund balance to start a business of Auto repair wildlife research biologist
melted snow and ice to work up
phone system. As requested at the copy machine expense area. The that will be a part of his permit- under the roof shingles until water
November 24, 2009 meeting a long motion carried. ted use of auto sales/retail which enters the attic and eventually does
distance expense history and cost Motion by Longbella, seconded is allowed in the commercial dis- damage to the ceilings, wall and
analysis/quote was presented. by Runyan to approve EMFED, trict. Use Permit is required for contents. These ice dams usually
As requested by member dis- Local 7335, Terms and Conditions auto repair services in commer- form where the roof meets the gut-
tricts, FED has completed a cost of Employment for Teacher/ cial zoned districts. ter and result in large chunks of ice
analysis for facilities that are cur- Itinerants for 2009-2010 and 2010- All persons interested are and icicles hanging from the roof.
rently being used. With the help of 2011 years as presented. The invited to attend said hearing Ice dams that go unnoticed for an
an architect, several options to motion carried with one member and be heard on these matters. extended period of time can do sig-
reduce facility costs have been opposed. If it is not possible for you to nificant damage to the building
reviewed. It has been determined Motion by Knebel, seconded by attend the hearing in person, feel and its contents.
that the most cost effective option
Broncos place third
at Osakis Duals
By Andy Lancaster
The Bronco wrestling team had a busy week, going 2-3 in dual competition. This
brings the team record to 10 wins and 6 losses.
On Monday the team traveled to Holdingford for a triangular with Milles Lacs and
Holdingford. Both duals had some very close individuals matches but the outcome
did not go in favor of the Broncos. In the first dual the team lost to Mille Lacs by the
score of 30-39. In the second dual the the team lost to Holdingfordby by a score of 30-
45.
The other varsity event for the week was the Osakis dual tournament held in
Osakis on Friday. The Broncos finished with 2 wins and 1 loss in the tournament to
earn a third place finish. In the first dual the team won over Albany by the score of
44-26. The second dual was a hard fought battle in which both teams won seven
matches, but Osakis was able to score more bonus points and won the dual by the
score of 25-33. In the last dual the Broncos earned a 37-28 win over Ottertail
Central.
Tuesday the Broncos will take on Pequot Lakes/Pine River-Backus for Parents
Student of the Month
Gloria King is Broweville Lion's Student of the Month for
Night in Browerville with the JV starting at 6 pm. Thursday the team will travel to December. Her dedication and hard work in the classroom
Paynesville for a section dual starting at 6 pm. and extra-curricular activities, like BPA, ENABLE, Peer
Helpers, Band, Jazz Band, Choir, and other community
Browerville/Eagle Valley Elementary activities make her a great candidate. She is always kind to
her peers and underclassman and is always willing to help
them out. She has great leadership skills along with good
Broncos Wrestling season begins judgment, an easy going manner and a friendliness that
makes her approachable. Her classmates and underclass-
man come to her for help and advice. She does not like being
By Coach Lorentz This tourney had over 400 Clarissa. in the limelight but can be seen working "behind the scenes"
The 2009-10 elementary kids competing. The If you are still interested on many projects, like music flats for the concerts or work-
Bronco wrestling season Broncos sent seven in signing up please call ing in the concessions stand. She has a quiet way about her
that others are drawn to.
got underway with our wrestlers, and we had a 320-491-8080.
first practice Jan.11. This great day. Wrestling for Royalton Tourney-
year the program has 55 the Broncos were Brendan Jan. 10, 2010 Jan. 2, 2010 Second Grade-
wrestlers competing from Johnson, Cael Lorentz, Kindergarten- First Grade- Levi Line- 1st Place
Pre-K thru 6th grade. The Landon Gode, Levi Line, Landon Gode- 1st Place Cael Lorentz- 3rd Place
Broncos have had a few Mason Gode, Trey Trey Lancaster- 3rd Pelican Rapids
wrestlers competing in Lancaster, and Ty Place Tourney-Dec. 19, 2009
touraments through out Lancaster. Great Job First Grade- First grade-
the state prior to the open- Kids! Cael Lorentz- 1st Place Cael Lorentz- 2nd Place
ing of practice. Wrestlers On Saturday Jan. 16, Brendan Johnson- 2nd Little Falls Early
who have competed in a the Bronco wrestlers were Place Bird Tourney- Nov. 28,
tourney were Landon in Osakis for the Osakis Mason Gode- 2nd Place 2009
Gode, Mason Gode, Levi Open. We had close to 20 Second Grade- Kindergarten-
Line, and Cael Lorentz. wrestlers competing. Levi Line- 3rd Place Landon Gode- 1st Place
The first area tourna- Results will be in next Third Grade- First Grade-
ment of the season was weeks paper. Our next Ty Lancaster- 2nd Place Cael Lorentz- 2nd Place
held in Royalton Jan. 10. practice will be Jan. 21 in Paynesville Open- Mason Gode- 4th Place

Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest winners

Front from left:


Crystal Pearson, age
11, Quinn Kircher, age
10, Nate Petermeier,
age 10, Bryce Irsfeld,
age 11; back: Noah
Iten, age 12, Katie
Kellen, age 13, Kyle
Petermeier, age 14,
Trent Johnson, age
13, Katie Aksamit, age
12
Tigers girls
have busy week
By Coach Middendorf
Upsala 69, Browerville 52
Lindsey Duncan connected on six 3-pointers including four in the sec-
ond half but the Cardinals proved to be too much for the Tigers on Parents
Night Friday evening in Browerville. The Tigers came out of the gates
and matched Upsala shot for shot through the first eight minutes as
Laura Duncan tied the game at 16 with a baseline jumper. Browerville
then lost senior center Trinda Christensen to a knee injury and the
orange and black could only score seven points the remainder of the first
half and trailed 41-23 at halftime.
The Cardinals boosted their lead to 26 points in the second half. Five
Upsala players scored in double figures on the night as the entire team
shot well from the outside. Browerville put together a great offensive run
in the final ten minutes, cl osing the gap from 26 to 12.
Kenley Johnson poured in ten points in the second half and finished
with 15 for the night. Laura Duncan reached double figures with ten
points. Jerica Thompson led the Tigers with six rebounds in another great
defensive effort. Lindsey Duncan hit a number of big shots throughout the
game and also led the team with seven assists. Kayla Dreher chipped in
two baskets and five rebounds while junior Taylor Oberg buried a three
pointer.
Browerville 40, Royalton 26
The Tigers played solid defense the entire night and held the Royals to
six first half points as they cruised to their fourth consecutive Prairie
Conference victory Tuesday night in Browerville. The orange and black
stayed hot at the free throw line connecting on eight of eleven chances.
including five of six in the first half.
Trinda Christensen played well defensively for the Tigers, grabbing
Trinda Christensen goes up for two. Photos by Curtis Bryniarski. seven rebounds of the bench. Lindsey Duncan scored 11 points, dished out
four assists, had three steals, and snagged five rebounds in an all around
complete game. Kenley Johnson led the scoring attack for the Tigers with
15 points including two 3-pointers. Laura Duncan was perfect at the free
throw line, connecting on all four chances and finished with eight points.
Jerica Thompson was solid for the Tigers as she slid her feet well under-
neath the hoop. The junior post grabbed five rebounds and forced the
Royals into a number of turnovers. Anna Vannurden led Royalton with
eight points.
Pillager 61, Browerville 57
The Tigers scored 33 points right out of the gate in the first half, but
Pillager’s depth proved to be too much, as Browerville lost a heart break-
er Monday night in Pillager.
Lindsey Duncan led a balanced scoring attack for the orange and black
as the senior connected on three 3-pointers and was seven of eight at the
free throw line. Lindsey finished with 20 points on the night while Kenley
Johnson chipped in 17. Kayla Dreher and Laura Duncan combined for 19
points while Jerica Thompson added a bucket. Taylor Oberg played solid
defense off the bench in a much needed supporting role. Browerville con-
tinued to shoot well from the free throw line going a combined 13 of 19.
Junior post player Sarah Maurer led Pillager with 23 points.
The Tigers currently sit at 4-1 in the Prairie Conference and 6-7 over-
all. Thursday the girls continue Prairie Conference action with a home
game against Osakis and then will be off until January 26 when they host
Swanville.

Tiger boys lose nail biter


By Curtis Bryniarski
Tiger boys basketball traveled to Osakis last Thursday to take on the
Silverstreaks. It was an exciting game to watch, even though the Tigers
ended up losing the game, 55-48. The Tigers led in both rebounds and
steals, but still were not able to overcome Osakis’s quick scoring offense
and tough defense.
The Silverstreaks got out to a fast start and outscored the Tigers 31-
23 in the first half. The Tigers turned the game around, scoring 8 unan-
swered points early in the second half. Osakis saw their lead disappear
Laura Duncan looks for room to get around the Royalton defense.
and the Tigers led the game 46-45 with just over a minute to go in the
game. Then the Silverstreaks had an 8-point scoring run of their own and
ended up outscoring the Tigers 10-2 to end the game.
Seth Kellen led the Tigers with 13 points and 7 rebounds. Adam
Saddlemeyer led the Silverstreaks with 24 points, 21 of which were in the
first half, and 7 rebounds.

Browerville Public
School Lunch Menu BHS Sports Events
Mon., Jan. 25: NO SCHOOL Mon. Jan. 25: BBB hosts Nevis,
Tue. Jan. 26: Chicken chow 5:00
mein, rice, chow mein noodles, Tue. Jan. 26: WR hosts Ottertail
green beans, dinner roll, pineap- Cent., 7:00; GBB hosts Swanville,
ple chunks, 2 milk Tuesday 6:15; B hockey @ DL, 7:00
Wed. Jan. 27: Hamb/cheese- Thurs. Jan. 28: BBB @ St.
burger, FF/ketchup, peas, orange, Johns, 5:00
milk Fri. Jan. 29: GBB @ Eagle
Thurs. Jan. 28: Hot ham & Valley, 5:00; WR hosts Bronco
cheese, mashed potatoes/butter, Duals, 4:00; B hockey @ Crookston,
corn, pear slices, milk 7:00
Fri. Jan. 29: Chili/crackers,
bologna sandwich, carrot & celery
stix, ice cream sundae, milk
Browerville Blade, Page 10 Thursday, January 21, 2010
AROUND THE COUNTY
The Browerville Blade, Thursday,
Page 11 January 21, 2010

MB, 92/70-$225.00 baby is doing well and living with so much more flu right now than
Sheriff’s Report Clarence W. Clay, Pettibone,
ND, 80/70-$125.00
its grandmother.
"We were all in a state of shock,"
there ever has been," said Kevin
Ault, a specialist in women's repro-
On January 12, at approx. 4:30 pm, the Todd County Sheriff’s Depart- Daniel S. Coplan, Blaine, drive said Pancer, whose patient was one ductive health care at both
ment responded to a two vehicle accident in the city of Bertha, at the inter- after revocation-$285.00 of at least two pregnant women Atlanta's Grady Hospital and the
section of Main St. (County 24) and 2nd Ave. SW. Bertha Police Chief, Sharon E. Cottrell, Verndale, who died this fall at DeKalb Emory Clinics. The American
James Gritz, was traveling west on Main. St. in his squad car, when a car 65/60-$125.00 Medical Center from complications College of Obstetricians and
driven by Bruce Fowler, Fargo, turned in front Gritz, causing the cars to Bridget A. Gottfried, Winnipeg, of H1N1 influenza. News of the Gynecologists--a membership
collide. Both cars sustained moderate front end damage. Fowler’s car was MB, speed-$125.00 deaths spurred inoculations for organization for physicians who
towed from the scene, the squad car was driven from the scene. No one Ingrid J. Haaland, Aberdeen, H1N1. When Pancer's office was specialize in women's reproductive
was injured in the incident. Fowler was cited for the accident. SD, 89/70-$145.00 able to get supplies of the H1N1 health care--has made a "concerted
Anyone with information concerning any of these cases is urged to con-
Elvis Hasimovic, Fargo, ND, no vaccine, he began urging all of his effort to get more ob-gyns to
tact the Todd County Sheriff’s Department at 320-732-2157 or 1-800-794-
seat belt used-$110.00 patients to get it, free of charge. become vaccinators," says the orga-
5733.
Tracy L. Hovatter, Renton, But some women refused, either nization's president Gerald F.
84/70-$135.00 saying they've never been sick with Joseph, Jr. He said few ob-gyns
Court Report Nickolas C. Johnson, Alexandria, the flu or they just don't like shots. offered preventive vaccinations in
Court appearances are First Appearance, RU8 (second appear- no seat belt used-$110.00 "It's amazing to me that a little bit the past, but vaccines for the
ance), and omnibus (third appearance) Nicholas A. Klein, Emarado, of scary information can over- human papillomavirus, or HPV,
January 4: ND, 84/70-$135.00 whelm all of the good," said Pancer. have opened the door for doctors to
Mathias J. Turbes, III, Osakis, was sentenced for fifth degree drug pos- Larry D. Kobriger, Detroit "I tell them, 'I saw her die.' And be vaccinators. The organization is
session. He was committed to the Commissioner of Corrections for 12 Lakes, 70/60-$125.00 they still say, 'Well, you know, I'll surveying its membership to find
months and one day, and fined $145.00 Justin H. Langseth, Elk River, be careful.' It's very irrational." out how many of their patients
January 6: drive after revocation-$285.00 Doctors have always been cau- were willing to get the H1N1 vac-
Justin D. Meagher, Burtrum, was sentenced for fifth degree drug pos- Benjamin P. Lofgren, Elk River, tious about giving any medication cine.
session. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail, with credit for three days 80/70-$125.00 to pregnant women because of the About half of pregnant women
served, must pay $619.18 restitution, and $500 cost of prosecution. Derek R. Meehl, Royalton, win- risk to the still-forming fetus. But a and other adults with health prob-
January 7: dow tint too dark-$135.00 spike in deaths and hospitaliza- lems that put them at greater risk
Travis M. Wolfe, Staples, appeared on charges of third degree burglary Benedicto S. Parabuac, Winni- tions of pregnant women with for complications don't seek med-
and theft. His next court date is January 25. peg, MB, 92/70-$225.00 H1N1 changed that. "We have an ical attention when they come
James R. Scheller, Staples, was sentenced for third, fourth, and fifth David C. Schroers, Sartell, no increasing number of obstetricians down with H1N1 swine flu symp-
degree criminal sexual conduct. He was committed to the Commissioner of seat belt used-$110.00 who are vaccinating their patients toms, according to a CDC survey
Corrections for 36 months. Imposition of the sentence was stayed 15 years, Dennis L. Sevigny, Grafton, ND, or at least knowing where their "When we've asked flu experts
he was placed on supervised probation for 15 years, sentenced to 323 days 80/70-$125.00 patients can be vaccinated," from around the country and
in jail, already served, fined $585, must complete sex offender evaluation Breanne J. Suter, St. Michael, Thomas Frieden, director of the around the world what they think
and treatment, have no pornography, and internet use only as approved by 65/60-$125.00 CDC, said in a recent news confer- will happen in the rest of this flu
his probation agent. Jabobus S. Uys, Underwood, ence. The CDC doesn't know pre- season, about half think they will
January 11: ND, no seat belt used-$110.00 cisely how many pregnant women have a lot more cases between now
Duane O. Tweeter, Staples, was sentenced for harassment. Imposition of have already been inoculated and May and about half think we
the sentence was stayed for five years, he was placed on supervised proba- against H1N1, but doctors and won't," Frieden said. "The truth is
tion for five years, fined $585, must have no contact with the victim/family, other health officials say they we don't know. Only time will tell.
and be subject to random testing. He also must serve 30 days in jail, with
think women are rolling up their And that's why vaccination
credit for two days served.
sleeves at a high rate. remains the most important thing
Kelly S. Muellner, Sauk Centre, admitted violation of his probation at an
It's not too late to get the shot you can do to protect yourself and
evidentiary hearing. He was sentenced to 20 days and reinstated on proba-
since flu season lasts until May. your family from H1N1 influenza."
tion.
Until recently, almost all of the flu
Benedict F. Butler, Browerville, pled guilty to driving after cancellation
at a settlement conference. Adjudication of the sentence was stayed two
cases health officials had seen were Help your neighbors
H1N1, but seasonal flu--protected
years, he must pay $500 court costs, and was placed on formal probation for
by a seasonal flu shot - is emerging,
stay safe this winter
two years. Frigid temperatures and icy
Brian R. Tweeter, Staples, pled guilty to interfering with a 911 call at a the CDC's Frieden said in
December. Pregnant women conditions increase the safety
settlement conference. Sentencing was set for March 15. risks for our elderly and disabled
Donald E. Mudick, Jr., Staples, plead guilty to fourth degree sale of nar- should get the H1N1 or seasonal
flu shot, not the nasal spray ver- neighbors. Here are some tips to
cotics an an RU8 hearing. A presentence investigation was ordered and sen- H1N1 Flu fatal for 28 sion of the vaccine, which is made help them stay out of harm's way
tencing scheduled for February 22. this winter:
Jose M. Moreles-Rodriguez, Long Prairie, pled guilty to fifth degree
pregnant women with live, weakened flu virus and is
Health authorities urge H1N1 not approved for pregnant women. • Offer your phone number for
assault at an order to show cause hearing. He will appear for a probation
flu vaccinations for pregnant However, after women have given emergency calls and check on
violation hearing and sentencing on February 22.
women, who make up 1 percent of birth, the nasal spray vaccine is elderly loved ones and friends
Michael E. Kray, Clarissa, pled guilty to failure to register as a predato-
the population but 6 percent of safe for women, even if they are regularly to make sure they are
ry offender at a settlement conference. Sentencing was set for March 15.
H1N1 deaths. Some women balk, nursing. alright.
Minnie G. Holtzclaw, Staples, pled not guilty to third degree drug sales
but plenty roll up their sleeves. Flu Federal health officials and the • If possible, arrange for
and simulated drug sales at an omnibus hearing. A settlement conference
season lasts until May. medical community are pushing someone to shovel and de-ice
was scheduled for February 22.
At least 28 pregnant women the vaccine, stressing evidence that their walkways and steps.
Joseph A. Ferrian, address unknown, had an RU8 hearing reset to
February 1. He is charged with two counts of second degree burglary and with H1N1, commonly known as shows it's a far safer alternative • During severe weather, see
two counts of third degree theft. swine flu, died last year in the than catching the flu. "The season- if they need transportation to
United States and another 100 al flu vaccine has been used for and from medical appointments
Jesse W. Givins, Motley, drive were admitted to an intensive care many years in millions of pregnant or to the grocery store.
Traffic Citations after suspension-$182.00 unit through Aug. 21, according to women and we have not seen any • Make sure they have emer-
Todd County Sheriff Mark D. Johnson, Motley, no the latest Centers for Disease increased adverse events for moth- gency supplies on hand including
Jason L. Ehnes, Bertha, DWI- seat belt used-$110.00 Control and Prevention, or CDC, ers and babies," said Naomi K. a flashlight and extra batteries,
$510.00, chem depend eval/treat, Mark R. Langer, Wadena, DWI- figures. Pregnant women are 7.7 Tepper, an obstetrician-gynecolo- a battery-operated radio, bottled
MADD impact panel, supervised $510.00, 30 days, stayed 29 days, 2 times more likely to die from H1N1 gist and medical officer of the water, non-perishable foods,
probation, 2 yr yr, chem. depend. eval/treat, compared with the general popula- CDC's Division of Reproductive essential medicines and extra
Cody L. Georges, Long Prairie, MADD impact panel, supervised tion, according to an August 2009 Health. blankets or sleeping bags.
exhibition driving-$185.00 probation, 2 yr editorial in the medical journal Flu vaccines are safe during all • If loved ones are cognitively
Jason G. Holmquist, Long Dennis G. Lee, Staples, drive Lancet. However, pregnant women three trimesters of pregnancy, sug- or physically disabled, arrange
Prairie, drive after revocation, after revocation-$285.00 who get the H1N1 vaccine get sick gested a study published online in for someone to stay with them
unregistered vehicle-$585.00 Matthew S. Liske, Staples, less often and their babies are less the American Journal of Obstetrics during a weather emergency.
Michael W. Hornung, Anoka, underage consumption-$220.00, 2 likely to get sick with the flu than and Gynecology. Researchers at
65/55-$125.00 days babies whose mothers did not get a Emory University, Johns Hopkins Remember to
Jordan D. Kramer, Long Prairie, Stewart E. Wiebesick, Staples, flu shot, the CDC says. University and Cincinnati
drive after suspension-$285.00 no seat belt used-$110.00 This fall, Dr. Pancer was called Children's Hospital Medical Center
renew your
Dennis G. Lee, drive after revo- DNR to DeKalb Medical Center to tend
to a Kentucky woman. Twenty-four
reviewed past studies of flu vacci-
nation during pregnancy, as well as
Browerville
cation-$285.00 Bryan S. Wentland, Sartell, flee
Long Prairie Police peace officer in motor vehicle- weeks pregnant, she had arrived at data about disease and death from Blade
Ernesto Hernandez Cortez, St. $699.23, 9 days, supervised proba- the emergency room in this subur- flu infection. No study showed an
Cloud, drive after suspension- tion, 3 yr ban Atlanta hospital with fever increased risk of complications to subscription
$182.00 MN State Patrol and shortness of breath. She quick- the pregnant women or the fetus
Jaime A. Lopez, Melrose, open Randy Hurley, Kettle River, ly deteriorated, went into intensive from inactivated flu vaccination. Most
bottle-$185.00
Manual A. Villa, Jr., Long
careless driving-$460.00, 90 days,
stayed 90 days, 1 yr
care and began receiving intensive,
specialized care. Pancer performed
But data from previous pandemics
and seasonal epidemics confirmed
subscriptions
Prairie, open bottle-$185.00 Shane S. Mares, Motley, 65/55- an emergency Caesarian section on that pregnant women are at are due
Larry A. Zastrow, Long Prairie, $125.00 the woman in the intensive care increased risk of serious complica-
theft by check-$260.00, 30 days, Jared L. Aas, Owatonna, 80/70- unit, delivering a 26-week-old baby. tions from the flu. "Pregnant February 15,
stayed 30 days, 1 yr $125.00 A few days later, the mother was women are at increased risk from
Staples Police Jose S. Castres, Jr., Winnipeg, disconnected from life support. Her any version of the flu, and there's 2010
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Country Courier: The Courier is published 11 times a year, mostly on Won Lost For your convience: Available after hours by appointment
the first Friday of each month. Deadlines are at the week before the Strokers 3 1
first Friday of the month. The Maniacs 3 1 320-594-7000
Hi series: 495, Jenny Dubois; 473, J & S Concrete 3 1
FOR SALE Sherry Grittner; 471, Sandy Peterson Strikers 1 3 888-251-9815
For sale by owner: 3 bdrm, 1 3/4 Gemini Siding 1 3
bathy, beautifully restored home on
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No Names 1 3 Fax: 320-594-2337
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large lot. Open stairway, stained Lucky Strikes 46.5 29.5 Hi game men: 213, Tony Wettstein; especially since most of these unin- hard on projects such as trail con-
glass, hardwood floors, must see! Odd Balls 45 31 194, Mike Pullium; 187, Brad J Schmidt; tentional CO poisonings are com- struction, erosion control, bridge
$97,900 320-594-6192 Rascals 42 34 women: 180, Kelly Schlichting; 173, pletely preventable. and boardwalk building, and inva-
jn21-f4c Golden Oldies 39 37 Heide Marcyes; 158, Nancy Wettstein To prevent CO poisoning, MDH sive exotic plant removal," said
________________________________ Cripples 35 41 Hi series men: 530, Tony Wettstein; recommends the following: Eric Antonson, MCC youth pro-
509, Brad J Schmidt; 496, Greg • Install and maintain a CO grams manager.
Bowling News Hi Rollers 33
Prairie Dusters 32
43
44 Ostrowski; women: 482, Kelly alarm within 10 feet of each room The outdoor residential nature
Courtesy of Prairie Lanes, T--KS 31.5 44.5 Schlichting; 452, Heide Marcyes; 439, used for sleeping of MCC provides a unique opportu-
Long Prairie Hi game men: 241, Leroy Oliver; 226, Nancy Wettstein • Have a qualified technician nity for youth to develop and
Dave Smith; 179, Howard Meier; women: check your heating systems and strengthen leadership skills, work
Browerville Women 'Tis (still) the season fuel burning appliances annually. ethic, camping skills, and an
Won Lost 179, Sharlene Schroeder; 165, Diane
Rasmussen; 165, Patty Lowe for carbon monoxide • Educate yourself and family understanding and appreciation
Clay Corner 15 1
Hi series men: 574, Leroy Oliver; 534, members about the signs and for the natural environment.
Thelen Dairy 12 4
Dave Smith; 496, Marv Johnson; women:
risks symptoms of CO poisoning, such as The experience-based curricu-
Am. Legion 10 6 Winter weather can bring about
466, Doris Peterson; 464, Sharlene severe headache, dizziness, nau- lum addresses career development,
Marcyes 9 7 more than just snow emergencies
Schroeder; 461, Mary Kraus sea, and drowsiness: environmental topics, education
L.P. Packing 8 8 in Minnesota. Accidental carbon www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/in planning, and leadership and life
Wolters Body 5 11 Sunday Nite League monoxide (CO) poisonings also doorair/co/index.html. skills development. Weekend activ-
L.P. Body 3 13 Won Lost
peak during winter months. • Never leave a car or truck run- ities include canoe trips, wilder-
Bye Team 0 16 The Jewels 4 0
The Minnesota Department of ning inside a garage attached to ness hikes and high-adventure
Hi game: 200, Dee Opsal; 191, Bonnie Made N PW 3 1
Health’s findings include the num- your house, even if you keep the challenges. The program runs June
Alsleben; 188, Candice Perish Moonshiners 2 2
bers and rates of Minnesotans who garage door open. Instead, start 20 through Aug. 14. Participants
Hi series: 554, Dee Opsal; 506, Mary Rednecks 2 2
are sickened by exposure to this your vehicle and back it out of earn a stipend of $175 per week,
Kraus; 497, Bonnie Alsleben Gordos 2 2
odorless, tasteless, and colorless the garage to let it warm up out- with room and board provided.
Clarissa Convicts 1 3
City League gas. The report notes that while side during cold weather. Applicants should enjoy work-
Assasins 0 4
Won Lost CO poisonings occur year-round, • Never use a generator or ing and living in a rustic outdoor
Bye Team 0 4
Prairie Lanes 15 5 they occur most often during fall fuel-powered tools inside the environment. MCC, which hires an
Hi game men: 206, Brent Line; 205,
Gould Const. 14 6 and winter. These colder months home, garage, in enclosed areas, equal number of males and
Chris Current; 199, Darrin Lenz; women:
Harvest States 11 9 are when faulty furnaces and or near windows, doors, vents, females, encourages minority
177, Kacey Johnson; 162, Tammy Goertz;
Todd Co. Real 10 10 improperly maintained or operated and other openings. youth to apply. Up to 20 deaf and
154, Sheila Booker
Am. Legion 5 15 fuel-burning devices such as non- hard-of-hearing youth, who will
Hi series men: 591, Chris Current;
Booker N Line 5 15 electric space heaters and power Apply now for MCC work with deaf staff and trained
513, Darrin Lenz; 504, Brent Line;
Hi game: 233, Tony Wettstein; 233, generators are likely to be used. sign language interpreters, will
Paul Horner; 227, Chris Petrie
women: 453, Tammy Goertz; 429, Kacey
Hospitalizations, visits to the summer conservation also be hired.
Johnson; 406, Joy Goertz work program for high
Hi series: 606, Chris Petrie; 587, Gary emergency department, and deaths For an application, contact Nina
Larson; 586, Vern Rousselange T&C Classic due to unintentional, non-fire school youth Eagin in the MCC office at
Won Lost related CO poisonings are also nina.eagin@conservationcorps.org
Urban League Applications are being accepted
E 85 4 0 more common among outstate resi- or call 651-209-9900. People should
Won Lost through April 23 for 90 positions
Swan. Produce 4 0 dents compared with metro region apply soon because MCC annually
Shoot-Strike 9 3 with the Minnesota Conservation
Kane Transport 3 1 residents. receives more applications that it
Lunser Const. 8 4 Corps (MCC) Summer Youth
Midwest Machine 2 2 In just a five-year period (2003- has openings.
Clay Corner 7 5 Program.
L.P. Packing 2 2 2007), unintentional CO poison- MCC was created in 1981 by the
Autumn Antlers 7 5 Youth ages 15-18 will be based
Mikey’s 1 3 ings were responsible for 61 Minnesota Legislature to do two
CMFCU 5 7 at a residential program site in St.
Woeste Sales 0 4 deaths, 175 hospitalizations, and things - engage youth and young
Prairie San. 5 7 Croix State Park for eight weeks.
Bye Team 0 4 1,261 emergency visits among adults in enhancing natural
Prairie Woods 4 8 They will travel in crews led by
Hi game: 278, John Lackmann; 257, Minnesotans. These numbers are resources, and provide opportuni-
Prairie Lanes 3 9 staff members to various state and
Marty Andreasen, Jr; 245, Mark Mellgren even higher when incidents involv- ties for training and life skills
Hi game: 189, Sandy Peterson; 177, federal lands to camp out and work
Hi series: 692, John Lackmann; 636, ing residential fires are included. development.
Julie Lange; 170, Jenny Dubois on conservation projects.
Greg Graves; 599, Marty Andreasen, Jr The statistics paint a grim picture,
"Participants can expect to work
Investigation, continued Long Praire Superfund site requires
California. Dellwo stated that of a piece of jewelry taken from
from Burnsville they drove on
I94 for approximately two hours
the Krause residence. Ferrian
was placed under arrest.
additional clean-up
before pulling off the road and Charges are being filed
driving to a residence. While at against two additional individu- By Tim King
the residence, Leibeg got out of als for their involvement in a A $100,000 system to remove carcino-
the Dodge and got into a green burglary at the Charles and genic chemical vapors from the base-
Toyota pickup with a camper Phyllis Krause residence that ments of a number downtown Long
shell. They then drove back to was reported to the Todd County Prairie buildings will be installed in Long
Leibeg’s residence in Burnsville, Sheriff ’s Office on December 10, Prairie this spring and summer,
where they unloaded several 2009. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency staff
items from the truck, including Charges of 2nd and 3rd said at a informational meeting at Long
knives, rifles, coins, and a chain Degree Burglary are being filed Prairie City Hall Monday evening,
saw. against Randy Arthur Leibeg, January 11. The money will be in addi-
A search warrant was pre- 49, and Justin Michael Dellwo, tion to the $6.5 million already spent on
pared and conducted at Leibeg’s 24, both of Burnsville, MN; the Long Prairie Superfund site since
Burnsville residence. Leibeg told Charges of Aiding and 1988, according to MPCA Project Leader
law enforcement officials that he Abetting, Conspiracy, 2nd and Nile Fellows.
had committed the burglary in 3rd Degree Burglary were previ- The vapors are believed to be coming
Todd County and that he had ously filed against; from dry cleaning solvents, known as
taken a lot of the items from the Joseph Allen Ferrian Jr., 36, PCEs, that were dumped in the alley in
Krause home. He told them Brainerd, MN: the block that includes the Hart building
where the Toyota was located An intense lengthy investiga- on the west and the Pan de Vida bakery
and said he was willing to show tion revealed the involvement of on the east. The solvents were dumped
them where the stolen items the additional suspects. A motor into a hole in the alley as much as three,
were throughout the house. He vehicle that was stolen from the or more, decades ago. The solvents then
also told authorities that Dellwo residence was recovered in St. contaminated the ground water.
had helped load and unload Helena, California. From infor- There was a dry cleaning business at
property from the Krause resi- mation obtained by the St. 243 Central Avenue from 1949 to 1984,
dence, and some of the stolen Helena Police Department, according to Fellows.
property was in the vehicle other individuals were implicat- The Minnesota Department of Health
Dellwo had taken to California. ed as being involved in the bur- first discovered the PCEs in Long Prairie
Leibeg said he had been given glary. Follow up investigation well water in 1983. The Pollution Control
a ring of keys to the Krause res- resulted in the recovery of Agency became involved in the late
idence from Joseph A. Ferrian, numerous items that had been 1980s. To date the major effort to remove For the most part, dry cleaning is environmentally
the grandson of Phyllis Krause. taken from the Krause resi- the chemicals has involved filtering mil- friendly. Unless, chemicals used in the process are not
Ferrian had told Leibeg that his dence. Personnel from the Todd lions of gallons of ground water. Since properly disposed off. Then contamination can occur.
grandparents were out of town County Sheriff ’s Office executed 1996 the filtered well water has been put
and he had been stealing items search warrants in Burnsville, back into the Long Prairie River on the north side of Long Prairie.
from the house. He said some of and Brainerd, MN and recovered Last May and June, however, the agency began finding high levels of PCE gases trapped under the
the stolen items were at the additional items at those loca- concrete floors in the basements of the buildings near the former dry cleaner. In some cases the gases
Gary Hayes residence in the tions. found their way into the basements of the buildings in concentrations that could cause health problems
Brainerd area, and some of the The Todd County Sheriff ’s after prolonged exposure. Short term exposure is not a problem, Fellows said.
stolen property was in the pos- Office received assistance from In an effort to remove the vapors from the soil and keep them out of buildings the Pollution Control
session of Ferrian. numerous agencies in solving Agency plans to build a soil vapor extraction system in the alley. The system will include eight holes,
A search warrant was this case and recovering a large approximately eighteen feet deep, going down to near the top of the water table. The holes will be con-
obtained for the Gary Hayes res- portion of the items taken. nected to a series of under ground pipes. The pipes will lead to a small treatment shed which will remove
idence in Brainerd. guns, and Agencies assisting the Todd the vapors from the soil. Extraction of all the vapors could take years, Pollution Control Agency staff said.
chain saws taken from the County Sheriff ’s Office were the The PCA had a soil vapor extraction system in place during 1997 to 1999. The system was removed
Krauses were located at the St. Helena Police Department, after tests showed that vapor levels met the goals of the clean-up. Fellows said PCA officials were sur-
Hayes residence. After obtaining California; Santa Rosa Police prised by the reappearance of the PCE vapors in 2009. He said the agency believed the dry cleaning
a search warrant the residence Department; California; vapors were probably showing up again because they had been trapped in a layer of clay soil deep under-
where Ferrian was staying was Burnsville Police Department; ground. The clay releases the vapors very slowly. Fellows said the agency would not be so quick to remove
also searched. There investiga- Crow Wing County Sheriff ’s the system this time.
tors found numerous items Office; Mille Lacs County The soil vapor extraction system might also speed up the ground water purification process, according
taken from the Krauses. A gold Sheriff ’s Office; and the to Fellows. He said no more than a few hundred gallons of the chemicals were dumped into the hole in
herringbone chain was also Brainerd Police the alley.
found in the snow next to a vehi- There are approximately 23 other active dry cleaner related cleanup sites in Minnesota being worked
cle. The item fit the description on by the PCA's Remediation Division, Fellows said.
The alley where the system will be built will be closed temporarily during construction.

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A mysterious mid-January thaw

After a week of 20 - 30 below temperatures, this large area of open water


appeared in western Todd County last week. Much of the woods behind the
open water appeared to be flooded as well.

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