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On Thursday, Feb. 6 there was a wrestling meet at CrosbyIronton High School. The bus driver for the Browerville team asked to speak to CIHS Principal Jim Christenson.
The bus driver, Gary Bentz explained he found a C-I Class of 1988 ring at the bottom of Horseshoe Lake near Browerville ten years ago while Continued on page 12.
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hour minimum, overnight event. Times have changed since Relay was established in the mid-eighties, and with the busy schedule of many individuals, fewer and fewer people stay overnight. The committee has decided to hold a non-traditional Relay this year. This years Relay will be eight hours instead of 12 hours - beginning at 4 p.m. and ending at midnight. The Relay will still be community owned, volunteer led, and staff partnered to successfully raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society. There will still be an opening ceremony, survivor/team recognition, luminaria ceremony, and a closingfight back ceremony. The second change this year will be the date of the Relay. In the past the Relay was always the fourth Friday of July. This year the date has been changed to the second Friday in June June 13th. It will still be held at the LP-GE High School track. Even though the Relay officially begins at 4 p.m., the usual start time of the Opening Ceremonies at 7 p.m. will continue. Kicking off the Relay is the Coaches vs. Cancer week of February 16 in Browerville at the Browerville High School. Head boys basketball coach, Bob Schueller, and his wife, Joan, orchestrate the events which are centered on the girls game on February 20th and boys game on the 21st. T-shirts are for sale and various competitions are held throughout the week. Both teams are playing well and worth watching. New Relay teams are always welcome as well as volunteers to assist the committee. For additional information contact Sev Blenkush at 594-6494. The appointment process involves a comprehensive evaluation of each candidates qualifications. The process begins when the Minnesota Supreme Court certifies a vacancy has occurred and notifies the governor. The governor then provides public notice of the vacancy and a request for interested candidates to provide application materials to the Judicial Selection Commission. The Judicial Selection Commission is a state-wide group of both lawyers and nonlawyers appointed by the Minnesota Supreme Court and the governor. They are responsible for receiving and screening applications, evaluating candidates and making recommendations to the governor. After applicants have submitted their application materials, the Judicial Selection Commission reviews the applications and selects candidates for interviews. After conducting interviews with selected applicants and conducting a due diligent inquiry of others having personal knowledge of the applicants, the Judicial Selection Commission recommends between three and five individuals for the Governor to consider. The Governor may interview those individuals, or others deemed qualified by the Governor. General practice is for the governor to interview those recommended by the Judicial Selection Commission. The governor will normally interview those individuals or other candidates deemed qualified by the governor. The governors staff conducts a comprehensive and thorough background investigation related to potential appointees. After making his decision, the governor announces the appointment, and a new judge is born.
Marriage Licenses
Sherlyn E. Steiner, Plainsview, TX and Bethany G. Martin, Browerville Jeffrey A. Tiemann, Grey Eagle and Donna M. Hiltner, Melrose
Births
KaLee Johnson, Verndale, boy, OakLee James Clifford, 7 lbs 14 oz, February 8, 2014 Shawndel Huckbody and Edward Gravdahl, Pine River, boy, Isaac James, 8 lbs 12 oz, February 9, 2014 Melissa Koski and Kurt Mattson, Wadena, girl, Kailyn Elizabeth Rose, 4 lb 12 oz, February 13, 2014
Milestones
Happy Birthday this week to: Feb. 19: Stan Gonsior, Joan Gonsior, Robert Buhl, Shirley Mace, Brett Bermel, Bob Sadlo, Kathy Motl; Feb. 20: Jeff Buchta; Feb. 21: Anne Peterson, Donna Pechan-Klemish; Jacob Pechan, Taylor May; Feb. 22: Steve Salber, Bruce Kuehne; Feb. 23: Vic Kurpiers; Feb. 24: John Rowe, Ethel Lundstrom; Feb. 25: Peggy Freyholtz, John Pechan, David Wetzel, Peter Quirt Happy Anniversary this week to: Feb. 20: Jack and Barbara Schroeder
City has been busy dealing with frozen water pipes and sewers
By Venus King
Looking Back
50 years ago - Feb. 20, 1964 1964 FFA Sweetheart was Sharon Solem. Her attendants were Janice Gonsior and Sharon Host. The Browerville Tigers were 1964 Prairie Six Conference Champs. 25 years ago - Feb. 123, 1989 Chad Stender was heading to the state tournament! Browerville FFA Chapter crowned its Sweetheart on Feb. 13, 1989. Crowned sweetheart was Sheila Meyer. Her attendants were Cindy Cebulla and Sue Heiling.
All city council members were present for the council meeting on Wednesday February 12. After approval of the minutes and agenda, department reports were given. The liquor store manager reported the last month showed a slight negative at month end due to the restocking of product from the holiday season. Several events planned for February should help this month finish strong. Chuck Buhl stated the new tractor has arrived and the equipment is now being installed. They have been busy thawing frozen water pipes and a couple of frozen sewers. Several city residence have complimented the Public Works Department for running
the snow blower down sidewalks and eliminating some of the higher snowbanks that have accumulated at street corners. Chuck also reported they are running low on salt and sand and will start using it more sparingly. Street lights on Main Street were the next item of business discussed. If the city were to go with all street lights that is DOT State standard, the cost to the city would be approximately $55,000. Some citizens have asked for decorative street lights. Lynn stated that if Browerville would go with only decorative street lights the cost to the city would be over $200,000. To have two decorative street lights on each block the cost would be an extra $55,000 and to have four decorative street lights on each block the cost to the city would be an extra $119,000. Council members approved saving the city money and go with all street lights that are DOT State Standard lights. Decorations of hanging flower baskets or banner flags could be discussed at a later time. The council reviewed the new liquor store policies and procedures for liquor store employees. This will be shared with the current employees and manager and will be voted on at the next meeting. Approval was given for the First Amendment to Verizon Communications Facility Agreement and Site expansion drawings. Verizon has four towers on top of the water tower that provides signals for our cell phones, etc. After Browerville suffered a power outage last fall and Verizon had to bring in a generator, they would now like to install a small addition to their existing structure at the water tower site. The building would be 6'X10' and would house a backup generator. Lynn was able to negotiate a $200 per month increase to the lease agreement with Verizon for the additional space. Approval was given for the Todd County sheriff's request for $220 to help pay for materials promoting Safety Awareness & Drug Awareness. This expense was included in the budget. The Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting date has been set for April 17, 2014 at 1 pm.
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the Bertha Senior Center. Sponsored by the Todd County Council On Aging & Bertha Senior Citizens Centers. Everyone who is interested in the above topics is welcome to attend. For more information about the LSS Caregiver Support & Respite Program & the services available {funded by the Older Americans Act through the Minnesota Board on Aging and the Central MN Council on Aging} -call 320-815-4301 or other programs and services for caregivers and seniors. If you would like info on volunteer opportunities please attend. Senior Dining-Senior CentersCaregiver and Respite-Bundled Meals-Volunteer Drivers less than 50 cents a month, yet together, members raise and donate about $30,000 annually to community service projects in the two-county area. Since the programs inception in 2002, 489 local service projects have been funded a total of $373,342. Todd-Wadenas Operation Round Up grant applications are reviewed and recipients selected three times a year by a sevenmember volunteer Community Trust board. Application deadlines are the 15th of January, May and September. Local, nonprofit community service groups may apply for Operation Round Up grants by stopping by or calling the Cooperative office at 800-3218932 or by downloading a copy of the application form and guidelines from the Todd-Wadena website: "http://www.toddwadena.coop/"www.toddwadena.coop (Our Community tab).
Browerville City Council meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7 pm in the Browerville City Hall Browerville AA and Al-Anon meet every Wednesday at 8 pm at the Todd County DAC Building
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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A fetus acquires fingerprints at the age of three months. An average human drinks about 16,000 gallons of water in a lifetime. Lab tests can detect traces of alcohol in urine six to 12 hours after a person has stopped drinking. An average person uses the bathroom six times a day. If it were removed from the body the small intestine would stretch to a length of 22 feet. The human body has enough fat to produce 7 bars of soap. The human body has over 600 muscles, 40% of the bodys weight. The human brain is about 85% water. The largest human organ is the skin, with a surface area of about 25 square feet. Women burn fat more slowly than men, by a rate of about 50 calories a day. Cartilage is one of the few tissues that grows throughout life. Between ages 30 and 70, a nose might grow half an inch, and the ears grow about a quarter of an inch. The lens of the eye thickens as a person ages, causing many middle-aged people to need glasses There are no seven wonders of the world in the eyes of a child. There are seven million. ~Walt Streightiff
This is one of my favorite winter comfort foods. I havent made it for a long time, and think this weekend just might be the perfect time for a nice plate of Chicken ala King and an early night of reading in bed.
Saute mushrooms, celery, green pepper and onion in butter. Stir in flour until smooth. add milk and broth gradually, stirring constantly. Heat and stir until bubbly. stir several spoonfuls of hot broth into the beaten egg yolks, return to pan. Heat and stir until slightly thickened. Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat through. Serve over hot baking powder biscuits.
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crete slab for loading area. Use Permit is required for sawmill operations in Ag/Forestry-l Zone District. (4) Robert & Beverly Bierwerth: (40 acres) N2 S2 NW4, Section 23, Eagle Valley Township. Parcel #07-0027201. Site address 35614 205th Ave. Conditional Use Permit for a Temporary Housing Permit to place a 1,280 sq. ft mobile home on the same site as the existing home, to be occupied by a family member. Sewer requirements need to be addressed. Use Permit is required for Temporary Housing located in an Ag/Forestry-2 district zone. Todd County Planning Commission Jim Pratt, Chairperson
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TURTLE CREEK TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Turtle Creek Township, County of Todd, State of Minnesota, that the annual election of town officers and annual town meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2013. In case of inclement weather, the meeting and election may be postponed until March 18th. The election poll hours will be open five minutes after the close of the annual meeting, (no later than 2:00 pm) until 8:00 pm at which time the voters will elect: One supervisor, 3 year term and one clerk, 2 year term. The annual meeting will commence at 12 noon at the Turtle Creek Town Hall. The Board of Canvas will convene immediately following the election. Roxanne Japp Town Clerk, Town of Turtle Creek February 14, 2014
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Little Elk town board will meet on Feb. 27th at 8 pm. at the town hall for the regular town meeting. Clerk, Wm Hollenbeck
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Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 7:00 pm the Todd County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the Commissioners Meeting Room, 215 First Ave South, Long Prairie to consider the following applications. (1) Jacob & Anna Stutzman and Ammon & Cevilla Gingerich (70.19 acres) Govt Lot 9 & SE4 SE4, Section 8, Little Sauk Township. Parcel #17-0006600. Site address 18801 County 11. Conditional Use Permit applications for: (1) a Temporary Housing Permit for a family member primitive dwelling to be under 1,280 sq ft; (2) to operate a retail woodworking shop out of an existing building; (3) to operate a sawmill locating equipment in a proposed 40x100 ft building to be located north of the existing homesite. Use Permits for all three proposals is required in Ag/Forestry-2 district zone. (2) BMW Properties (Charles Anderson): Fairy Lake, (47.11 acres) Govt Lot 1, Section 29 and Govt Lot 5, Section 20 except Kandota Landing, Kandota Township. Parcel #14-0021801 & 14-0030400. Conditional Use Permit to create a two lot Subdivision. Preliminary Plat of Kandota Landing First Addition Lot 1&2 Block One. Both Lots are nonriparian and exceed minimum size requirements. No new roads are proposed. Private water & sewer proposed. Application for Rezoning for all the portion of the proposed plat which is located further than 1000 feet of Fairy Lake from its current zone of Ag/Forestry-2 to shoreland NE Zone. (3) Clarissa Holdings LLC (Michael Frey): (18.16 acres) Part of SE4 SE4, Section 36, Eagle Valley Township. Parcel #07-0042901. Site address 33054 223rd Ave. Conditional Use Permit to operate a sawmill from this site. To construct an 80x160 ft building with attached 24x48 ft building for offices and a 50x60 ft con-
researchers have watched an animal's movements in the days and hours leading up to its death. For a select group of moose, researchers were able to observe fluctuations in the animals' temperatures as injury, trauma or sickness occurred and life slipped away. As yet, there isn't enough data to answer with certainty why Minnesota's moose population has dropped 52 percent since 2010. And it's far too early in the study for researchers to even consider possible solutions that might slow the precipitous decline. Science is a slow process. Data must be collected during the course of multiple years so variations in weather, habitat, physiology and behavior can be factored in. Collected data must be analyzed and compared. Only then can likely causes can be determined and potential solutions offered. DNR researchers do know that 88 of the 100 adult moose collared in winter 2013 still roam northeastern Minnesota. Only 10 of the 34 moose calves collared in May survive. Researchers have retrieved most of the dead animals from the field and subsequently determined the causes of their deaths. More adult and newborn moose will be collared in 2014 during the second year of the project. Additional funding for a third year is being sought so this first-of-itskind study can continue. Without the information and insight the study can provide, there is little hope that these massive and majestic animals will continue to be a source of awe in Minnesota's north woods.
became a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. In 1993, the northeast zone re-opened and moose hunting became an annual season. The northwest hunt closed in 1997 because of population concerns. The northeast hunt, which was not conducted in 2000 because of budget shortages, became a bulls-only hunt in 2007. When was the moose hunting season? The season was conducted during the fall rutting season, which occurs from late September to the middle of October. Why is DNR choosing to not open the moose hunting season? A precipitous population decline of 35 percent from 2012 to 2013 and a 52 percent drop since 2010 prompted DNR to not open the 2013 season. DNRs moose management and research plan established biological and management thresholds for closing the season. While those thresholds have not been met, DNR wildlife managers did not anticipate such an alarming decline in the overall moose population when the thresholds were established. Will future moose hunting seasons be offered? DNR will not consider opening future seasons unless the moose population recovers. DNR will begin working with other moose experts to develop thresholds that would determine when the hunting season could be reopened. Those thresholds could include minimum population size or trends. Who else hunts moose in the state? Under a 1988 agreement with the state of Minnesota, the Bois Forte, Grand Portage and Fond du Lac Chippewa Indian bands agreed to limit their moose harvest and conduct seasons at the same time as state seasons. The agreement also called for the state to make annual payments to the bands. Since that time, the Fond du Lac band has dropped out of the agreement and now sets its moose seasons independent of the state and other bands. The remaining Chippewa bands in the moose range also set moose seasons and quotas for band members on reservation lands separate from state regulations. What is the current Minnesota moose population? 2,760 within a range of 2,1203,580. When was the moose population at its peak? Aerial survey figures show that the northeast population peaked in 2006 at an estimated 8,840 moose. Why is the moose population declining? The exact causes of moose mortality are not well understood. Previous research has demonstrated that hunting and predation by wolves are not the primary causes of adult deaths, and multiple signs indicate the causes are likely health- and stress-related factors. What is DNR doing about the population decline? Utilizing the latest technology, DNR wildlife researchers are conducting multiple research projects to learn more about moose mortality. This research will build on work that is ongoing or planned by other agencies and universities. With the number of DNR staff and the collaboration from other entities,
including universities and tribal authorities, this represents the largest research project ever undertaken in Minnesota. Capturing and collaring adult moose is the first phase of a multiple-year project to attempt to determine why moose are dying at unusually high rates in northeastern Minnesota. The DNR is in the process of placing GPS tracking collars on 100 adult moose in the Grand Marais, Ely and Two Harbors areas as part of the most sophisticated moose research project ever conducted. To date, 92 moose have been collared. In addition, additional moose are being collared as part of a University of Minnesota study. in Voyageurs National Park and Grand Portage Reservation. More information is available at www.mndnr.gov/moose. How much does a typical moose weigh? Minnesota is home to the southernmost populations of Northwestern moose. Shiras moose, the ones found in Wyoming and Montana, are a smaller member of the moose family, with big bulls weighing just less than 1,000 pounds. Alaskan moose are the largest, standing more than 6 feet tall at the shoulder and weighing up to 1,200 pounds. Northwestern moose fall between Alaskan and Shiras moose in size. The smallest moose in North America is the Eastern moose. Its range includes Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire and New York. Why did DNR suspend the northwest moose season in 1997? The season was closed after 1996, when the population had declined from a peak point estimate of 4,086 in 1985 down to 1,436 in 1996. This magnitude of decline is very similar to what has occurred in the northeast moose population in just the past seven years. How many bull moose have state-licensed hunters harvested during recent hunts in northeastern Minnesota? 2012 - 46 201 - 53; 2010 - 109 Did hunting contribute to the moose population decline? The bull harvest strategy implemented since 2007 was very conservative and designed to remove about 2 percent of the total moose population annually. Because the hunt focused on a small number of bulls, sufficient bulls remained to breed cows and biologically sustain the population. With the unexpected precipitous population decline documented by this winters aerial survey, DNR believes it is prudent to control every source of mortality possible. What is the success rate of all moose hunters in 2012? The success rate of state hunters has, generally speaking, declined steadily from 84 percent in 1993. Hunter success in 2012 was 53 percent, a decrease of 5 percent from 2011. The success rate for members of the 1854 Treaty Authority was 33 percent, up 7 percent from 2011. The preliminary success rate for the Fond du Lac band hunters was 28 percent, up 2 percent from 2011. What other states offer moose hunting? Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, North Dakota, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Washington.
Top Left: The Long Prairie Youth Hockey Mini Mites team skated at the Expo Face Off Jamboree here in Long Prairie this past Sunday, February 16. The LP Mini Mites team is comprised of preschoolers, kindergarteners and 1st graders from Long Prairie and Browerville. Top Right: The Long Prairie Youth Hockey Mites team skated at the Expo Face Off Jamboree here in Long Prairie this past Saturday, February 15. The LP Mites team is comprised of 2nd and 3rd graders from Long Prairie and Browerville. If you know of a preschool or elementary-aged child who would like to try hockey and learn to skate, come to the Try Hockey for Free event on Saturday, March 1 from 5 to 6pm at the Expo Arena in Long Prairie. New participants will receive a free jersey and treat bag. For more information, contact Misty (320-630-1186)
SCIENCE IS COOL!
Emersyn Hudalla and Zoe Hillmer (5th grade) 1st place at the Freshwater Education District Science Fair
Katherine Michel (5th grade) 3rd place at the Freshwater Education District Science Fair
Alyah Abrahamson (4th grade) Honorable Mention at the Freshwater Education District Science Fair
Landan Adams (4th grade) Grand Champion at the Freshwater Education District Science Fair
Elena Uhlenkamp ( 6th grade) was a participant at the Freshwater Education District Science Fair lead. Both teams would score again, and then Browerville only scored one more basket as the Johnnies made back-toback-to-back from behind the arc to finish the first half. With the outburst of three-pointers, St. John's was able to lessen a strong defensive effort by the Tigers and find themselves only down 28 24 as both teams went to their locker rooms for half time. St. John's came out after the half and scored the first six points. Andrew Benders three-point make gave the Johnnies their first lead of the game at 30 to 28. Browerville would eventually take the lead back and was leading 36 to 34 when Kelsey Carreus scored for the Johnnies. With 12:49 to play, St. John's would not score again until the 5:08 mark in the game. The Tigers defense shifted between several looks including a full court press causing St. John's offense to lose its rhythm. Browerville opened up a nineteen point lead after Cody Hansmeyer scored his 12th point of the second half with a three-pointer. Hansmeyer scored all of his points in the second half as he became very active on the offensive end of the court. He finished the game with 14 points. Again some timely three-point shoot-
Reis Irsfeld (4th grade) 3rd place at the Freshwater Education District Science Fair
ing by St. John's helped them cut into the Tigers' lead, but some impressive free throw shooting assured the Tigers would not let this one slip away. Browerville made 6 of 6 from the charity stripe down the stretch and ended the night going 21 of 25. Hansmeyer and Bryce Irsfeld each finished with 14 points. Irsfeld also had 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Trent Johnson scored 12 points, including 7 of 8 from the line, 4 rebounds and 3 assists. Trevor Johnson scored 11 points, 6 rebounds, and was 5 of 6 on free throws. Browerville is now 15 5 overall, 93 in the Prairie Conference tied for second with West Central Area. Upsala remains undefeated and in first place. St. John's is 10 10 overall, and 6-6 in the conference tied for 4th with Long Prairie. Browerville will be home Tuesday night against Long Prairie. Thursday the Tigers are on the road in Pillager, and then back home Friday against Menahga. Monday, Feb. 24, Browerville and Osakis will make up a game in Osakis which was postponed due to weather last Thursday.
being pinned in the first period himself, Gaida battled off his back and started the second period on top, working to a pinning combination he secured the fall just :48 seconds into the period. The Tigers fell 63-12. Kimball then advanced to the section semi-finals on Friday evening in Atwater, where they defeated Osakis and advanced to the finals. Once there however they were not able to overcome the second-in-state ranked Falcons. ACGC advances to St. Paul, where they will most likely be the number one seed. The team state tournament takes place on Thursday, February 27th.
funds raised will support your local Relay For Life and the lifesaving mission of the American Cancer Society. Coaches vs. Cancers mission is to increase cancer awareness and promote healthy living among student, faculty, school staff, fans, and the community at large, through year-round awareness efforts, fundraising activities, and advocacy programs. Last season, over 130 Minnesota high schools participated and raised more than $170,000 to support the American Cancer Societys fight against cancer. Did you know that 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will be touched by cancer? Its estimated that, by the end of 2011, an estimated 25,000 Minnesotans will have heard the words, You have cancer. Because of this, we are asking everyone to join our team. TOGETHER we can win this fight! Thank you, Browerville community, for your support in this effort. The Browerville Boys & Girls basketball coaching staff and teams invite everyone to help out with the fight against cancer. Be a participant the games of Feb. 20-21 during the girls and boys home games. The money raised during these activities will be donated to the American Cancer Society of MN. There will also be a donation box by the ticket stand upon your entrance into all home games preceding these games. We encourage you to write the name of someone who is a cancer survivor or in memory of someone you know who has died from cancer on the Wall of Remembrance. Lets do our best to help build a wall with our fight against cancer. Black-out Night will take place on Thursday during the girls games against Royalton. Go Green Night will be on Friday during the boys games against Menahga. The boys and girls teams will be wearing their green shirts for pregame warm-ups. All monies earned by the sale of the tshirts will be given as a donation to the American Cancer Society of MN. Thursday, February 20 GBB vs Royalton Black-out Night Friday, February 21 BBB vs Menahga Go Green Night Join Our Teams in the Fight Against Cancer
Tiger Sports
Mon. Feb. 24: BBB pigtail game; GBB hosts Upsala, 6:00 Tue. Feb. 25: JHGBB @ LPGE, 4:00 Thur. Feb. 27: BBB Fri. Feb. 28: GBB @ Osakis, 6:00 Sat. Feb. 29: BBB 1/4 final
Todd County 4-H Dairy Project Bowl members took first place in the senior division at the Regional Project Bowl that was held at the University of Minnesota Crookston on February 1. Congratulations! Pictured back row (L-R): Jenna Trantina, Amber Hlatky, Shawn Hollermann (coach), Karina Perish, Megan Hollermann Front row (L-R): Rebekka Paskewitz, Rachel Paskewitz
Court Report
Court appearances are First Appearance, RU8 (second appearance), and Omnibus (third appearance) February 6: Melanie A. Quick, was sentenced for giving a false name to a peace officer. She was fined $390, sentenced to 365 days, with 309 days stayed for two years and placed on supervised probation for two years. February 7: Richard C. Hayes, Eden Prairie, was sentenced for domestic abuse. He was fined $140.00 and sentenced to 90 days in jail. February 10: Lance C. Chase, Long Prairie, was sentenced for DUI. He was fined $615, sentenced to 90 days with 75 days stayed for two years, placed on supervised probation for two years, ordered to pay restitution, attend a MADD impact panel, complete chemical use assessment within 60 days, and abstain from alcohol. Samantha Johnson, Browerville, was sentenced for issuing a dishonored check. She was fined $140.00, and ordered to pay restitution. Jeffrey S. Lewandowski, Coon Rapids, was sentenced for domestic assault. He was fined $385.00, sentenced to 90 days, with 63 days stayed for two years, placed on supervised probation for two years, and ordered to abstain from alcohol, be suject to random testing, have no contact with the victim(s), attend AA at least twice a month, may not possess or use firearms or dangerous weapons, provide a DNA sample, keep all medical appointments and complete domestic abuse treatment.
Traffic Citations
Todd County Sheriff Eric M. Bravo, Long Prairie, drive after suspension-$290.00 Jesse M. Jobgen, E Grand Forks, 40/30-$130.00 Nakamoto Mereb, Long Prairie, 70/60-$130.00; 95/60$390.00 Tony A. Rhode, Glenwood, drive after cancellation-$590.00 Rynell K. Schock, Staples, 65/55-$130.00 Long Prairie Police Britney N. Duscher, Blaine, drive after revocation-$200.00; drive after revocation-$285.00 Yunior Orozco-Juarez, Long Prairie, drive after suspension$290.00 Staples Police Kathie M. Judd, Staples, no insurance-$290.00 Tracy M. Rivetts, Browerville, no proof insurance-$290.00
Eagle Bend Police Brian W. Kneisl, Wadena, expired plates-$120.00 DNR Jayson F. Dinkel, Pillager, lend license tag-$190.00 Edwin N. Martin, Sauk Centre, underage consumption$190.00 Michael J. Maus, Osakis, possess drug paraphernalia-$140.00 Chad A. Wegner, Long Prairie, spear w/o license-$140.00 MN State Patrol Isaac J. Marte, Staples, fail to stop-$140.00 Anastacio D. R. Ortiz, Pelican Rapids, no MN drivers license$190.00 Allison M. Bell, Sycamore, IL, 80/70-$130.00 Elisha N. Carlson, Moorhead, no MN registration-$190.00 Brandon W. Giesler, Villard, 65/55-$130.00
This year is off to a deadly start on Minnesota roads, and drivers are being urged to buckle up and slow down. Nearly two-thirds of the 31 people who died Jan. 1-Feb. 12, 2014, were not wearing seat belts or were in speeding vehicles, according to preliminary data from the Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety (DPS/OTS). Alcohol was a contributing factor in four of the crashes. There were 21 traffic fatalities by Feb. 12 last year. As data continues to be submitted, OTS is anticipating approximately 385 traffic deaths for 2013, compared to 395 in 2012. Its up to every person who gets behind the wheel to make a smart choice about how they drive, said Donna Berger, director of OTS. Stop
this trend by always buckling up, driving at safe speeds, never driving impaired and paying attention. Crash Victims Memorial Website Adds Perspective to States Traffic Deaths The DPS Minnesota Crash Victims Memorial website provides a dramatic representation of the lives lost on state roads and goes beyond the stats. While the primary goal is to educate about traffic safety, the site also allows crash victims families and friends to present meaningful remembrances of loved ones. The site requires families to enter crash details, such as seat belt or helmet use, as well as impaired or distracted driving, to enhance the education component. The site allows families to connect with others who have entered a memorial, and gives visitors an opportunity to post photos and offer remembrances in a victims guestbook.
Question: Ive noticed the Minnesota State Patrol has been busy with some bad storms this winter and had to close down the highways. What is the penalty for driving around a barricade? Answer: This is a very good topic and, being this is Minnesota, we need to remember there is plenty of winter and potential storms left. This is what Minnesota State Statute 160.2715 says; It shall be unlawful to drive over, through, or around any barricade, fence, or obstruction erected for the purpose of preventing traffic from passing over a portion of a highway closed to public travel or to remove, deface, or damage any such barricade, fence, or obstruction. A violation of this is a misdemeanor, with a fine up to $1,000 and/or 90 days in jail. When the roads are closed, the matter is taken very seriously for the safety of not only the motoring public, but also for the law enforcement, snow plows and other responding personnel that may be on those closed roads providing the services they do. One of the best resources to get road closure information is to call 511 or www.511mn.org. I would also encourage everyone that may need to travel during inclement weather to tune into local radio and TV stations. Not only myself but the State Patrol, Department of Public Safety and Minnesota Department of Transportation are quick to relay that information to them so they are able to inform those that are listening. Much information is available on websites and social media (Facebook and Twitter). This winter, Ive personally dealt with several individuals that chose to put their personal schedule ahead of safety and drive around barricades onto closed roads in horrible weather and tell me they had no idea they were closed. We are living in an age where technology and information are immediately available. There really is no excuse. I just want to see everyone stay safe and use some good common sense. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota, send your questions to Trp. Jesse Grabow Minnesota State Patrol at 1000 Highway 10 West, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-2205.
At least 110 million consumers were affected by the hack involving Target and Neiman Marcus retailers. Whether or not millions more will have their identities manipulated and finances ruined within the coming months due to more breaches of security at other stores is anyone s guess, says identity theft recovery expert Scott A. Merritt. By necessity, I became an expert on identity theft. My information was stolen in 2006, and in repairing the damage, I learned some notso-obvious ways we can all protect against identity theft in the first place, says Merritt, CEO of Merritt & A s s o c i a t e s (scottamerritt.com) and author of "Identity Theft Do's and Don'ts." Merritts problems began quickly. While disputing financial charges and dealing with resulting business problems, in 2007 he was stopped for a traffic violation and arrested on a false outstanding felony warrant. He immediately knew why. I had to enlist my U.S. congressman and convince the state police, NCIC, FBI and Secret Service that I didn t commit the felonies. For a few years, I had to prove that the prints did not match the false record in question. After legal action, however, I was able to have this corrected. Unfortunately, the millions affected by the recent hacks may be dealing with similar repercussions in the years ahead, he says. Before you become a victim of identity theft, Merritt offers seven ways to guard against it. "Understand how and where it happens. Identity theft is like being robbed when you are away from home; most thefts occur in places where you do business every day. Either a place of business is robbed, a bad employee acts improperly or a hacker breaches the office through the computer. "Secure your wallet s information. Photocopy everything in your wallet: photos, credit cards (front and back), membership cards everything. Put the copies in the order the cards are arranged in your wallet, staple the pictures and place them in a strong box or safe.
"Make sure your information is consistent. For all of your identity and financial documents, make absolutely sure, to the smallest detail, that all of your personal information is accurate and consistent! Discrepancies such as using your middle initial on some documents, and not others, or having different addresses, can wreck havoc in proving your identity, and can compromise your credit score. "Secure your digital habits and data. Change your passwords at least twice a year on a non-scheduled basis don t be predictable. Have a strong firewall if you shop online, and only access sites that are protected by a strong firewall and high industry standards. Access accounts of a financial nature only from your personal computer. "Protect your banking information. While in the bank, keep account numbers and other data out of sight, and avoid stating account numbers, Social Security numbers and similar information out loud. When planning a bank visit, have items such as deposits and withdrawal slips prepared in advance. "Account for your interactions with vendors. Every time you speak to someone with whom you do business, write down the time, date, name and the purpose or outcome of the call. If an identity theft occurs on the vendors end, you will be able to reference these prior conversations effectively. Be sure to note any animosity or reluctance from the vendor. "Dont carry around your birth certificate or Social Security card. Unless its necessary, keep those vital items in a safe, or at least a firebox. If you know someone is going to need a copy of your tax returns or your drivers license, for example, make the copies ahead of time. This avoids the need for a firms employee to leave the room with such information. Of course, you can greatly reduce being a victim of such recent hacks that occurred at the major retailers by using cash more often, he says. But if you re going to use credit, use a card from a national bank or a national credit union and never a debit card, no exceptions.
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tions about whether its OK to walk or snowshoe on groomed ski trails (its not), the DNR has been getting a variety of questions this year about where fat bikes are allowed. Fat bikes have wide, low-pressure tires designed for use on snow and sand. They are not allowed on groomed ski trails. They are also prohibited on the states 21,000 miles of grant-inaid snowmobile trails, many of which are on private property, where landowners have given permission only for snowmobiling. For winter cycling enthusiasts, there are an increasing number of places to ride fat bikes throughout the state. There are about 10 miles of groomed trails for fat bikes at Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area near Brainerd. The DNR also allows fat bikes on two state trails in the Twin Cities. In the east metro, fat bikes can ride the 12-mile stretch of the Gateway State Trail from Cayuga Street to Jamaca Avenue. In the west metro, they can ride the 7-mile segment of the Luce Line State Trail, from Vicksburg Lane to Stubbs Bay Road. For more information about the fat-bike trails at Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area, visit www.mndnr.gov/cuyuna. Find maps of the Gateway (www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trai ls/gateway/index.html) and Luce L i n e (www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trai ls/luce_line/index.html) state trails online or contact the DNR Information Center at info.dnr@state.mn.us or call 651-296-6157, toll-free 888-6466367 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
9. A large charitable deduction for a gift not given: One taxpayer thought that everyone could deduct a certain percentage of their income as a charitable donation. Good news: They can! But they need to actually make the donation. 10. School lunches as a business expense: As one business owner learned, unless her child is closing business deals with other first graders at the school, these lunches arent deductible. 11. Claiming a home theater as video conferencing equipment: As soon as a CPA got her hands on this taxpayers return, that proposed deduction was Gone with the Wind. 12. BOTOX and tanning: One poor filer couldnt even furrow her brow upon learning that these expenses werent deductible.
April 12 Chilakoot Archery, Stillwater Noon-4 p.m. The advanced hunting archery series will be held: March 1 Schwan Center, Blaine 4-8 p.m. March 22 Chilakoot Archery, Stillwater 8 a.m-6 p.m. April 12 Chilakoot Archery, Stillwater Noon-4 p.m. For more information or to register, contact Bylander at linda.bylander@state.mn.us or 218-833-8628. BOW offers a wide ranges of outdoor skill classes in fishing, hunting and outdoor recreational activities. Visit www.mndnr.gov/bow on the DNR website to see list of 2014 BOW classes or call the DNR Information Center at 651-2966157 or toll-free 888-646-6367 and request a copy of the 2014 catalog.
different regions of the state, said Mark Johnson, MDHA executive director. In many areas of the state, our members are seeking changes to the deer hunting regulations that will increase the states deer population. We plan to work with the DNR to increase deer numbers in those areas and improve hunter satisfaction. Johnson said changes in harvest strategies are needed in the short-term. For the long-term, MDHA also will continue their work with the DNR and others on efforts to enhance deer habitat. Information on the upcoming listening sessions will be announced to the media and posted online at www.mndnr.gov/deer and w w w. m n d e e r h u n t e r s . c o m . Individuals who subscribe to the DNRs email lists for deer management and hunting information will be notified. To become an email subscriber, sign up online at www.mndnr.gov/emailupdates.
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Natural Resources. These 10 new teams - working closely across western Minnesota with farmers, landowners, local officials and citizens - will promote grassland conservation and grassbased agriculture as outlined in the state s prairie conservation plan. We are relying on our local resource managers and partners who know the lay of the land and what will work in their communities, said the DNR s Marybeth Block, who coordinates efforts to implement grassland elements of the prairie conservation plan. These folks already have relationships with many landowners and producers, and they re reaching out in a coordinated manner to those who may not be aware of the conservation and management options out there. The prairie conservation plan demonstrates unprecedented cooperation between federal agencies, state agencies
SNAs preserve natural features and rare resources of exceptional scientific and educational value that encompass: Undisturbed plant communities. Rare or endangered species habitat. Seasonal habitat for bird or animal concentrations. Natural geologic formations and features. Plant communities undergoing succession as a result of natural processes. Funding for this project was provided by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the LegislativeCitizen Commission on Minnesota Resources. Learn more about SNAs at www.mndnr.gov/snas. For more information about the new Facebook page or other outreach initiatives, send email to: sna.dnr@state.mn.us. See the DNRs social media community at www.mndnr.gov/social-media.
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diving. He wondered if Christenson could help him return the ring to its owner. There was a faded inscription on the ring. The first name was Christopher. The last name was hard to decipher. Comparing what they could read of the inscription to the 1988 yearbook, they determined the name might be Christopher Vranish. Christenson went to the guidance counselors office and discovered they did not have a current address or telephone number for Vranish, but did have one for his parents, Bob and Joyce Vranish of Ironton. Christenson called the parents and explained what Bentz had found. Joyce Vranish confirmed Christopher had indeed lost his class ring. When Christenson asked if there was any way to get in touch with Christopher, his mother said Christopher just happened to be sitting at her kitchen table. Vranish drove to the high school to meet Bentz and retrieve his class ring. According to Vranish, he was a student at Staples Technical College 25 years ago. During a snowball fight with friends, he lost his ring. They looked for it but were unable to find it and Vranish gave the ring up for lost. Vranish offered Bentz a reward for returning the ring but Bentz said he was just glad he could return it to its owner. How the ring got from Staples Technical College to Horseshoe Lake in Browerville is anyones guess. That mystery might never be solved. Apparently the Vranish family loses rings. Joyce Vranish commented her husband lost his wedding ring last week. Article written by Linda Peeples, Editor CrosbyIronton Courier
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Does winter make you want to bury your head?
Last week we asked our readers if they could tell us how Creamery Ave. in Browerville became known as Stringtown. While we have not received any definitive answer, one theory that was mentioned really does make sense. Many early settlements were constructed along our nations railroads. They were a vital means of transporting goods, people, and communications. As such, many homes were hastily built along the railroads to house workers and their families. Many of these homes closely resembled each other and were constructed in a line, a string if you will, a uniform distance from the railroad tracks. Add the fact that many times telegraph lines or even clothes lines quite often ran in front of the homes, you can now begin to visualize how an early railroad settlement could easily resemble a string, hence stringtown. Several towns in Todd County were built along the railroads, including the cities of Clarissa, Eagle Bend, and Bertha. The city of Motley for example is a good example as well as a community that sprang up along the railways, and has a lay out very simular to an early stringtown.
This horse must have found something good to eat under the snow as it browsed with its head buried for several minutes last week.