Browerville Blade - 04/24/2014

By Rin Porter
After months of talks, the

Todd County Negotiations Team
presented the county board with
six labor agreements approved
by six county bargaining units
represented by the Teamsters
and by AFSCME: Teamsters
Public and Law Enforcement
Employees Union Local 320
Courthouse Employees,
Teamsters Public and Law
Enforcement Employees Union
Local 320 Sheriff s Supervisors,
Teamsters Public and Law
Enforcement Employees Union
Local 320 Jailer/Dispatchers,
AFSCME Local 3525 Public
Works, AFSCME Local 3168
Social Services, and AFSCME
Local 3525 Public Health.
The Teamsters Public and
Law Enforcement Employees
Union Local 320 Sheriff s
Deputies unit has not reached
agreement with the county.
This group and the county will
proceed to state mediation to try
to resolve their differences.
The new labor agreements
are for 2014 only. The changes
they contain include a reduction
in the amount of compensatory
time off that an employee can
save up and be paid for when he
or she retires, Affordable Care
Act language added requiring
parties to negotiate if the county
faces any penalties or fines
under the ACA for being a
Cadillac Plan, a cap in the pay-
ment of health insurance premi-
ums for retirees hired before
2007, a 2% Cost of Living
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Thursday, April 124, 2014
Volume 98; Number 42
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Todd County Deputy Sheriff,
Steve Och has announced his
candidacy to run for the position
of Todd County Sheriff.
Och is a 1989 graduate of
Criminal Justice program at
Alexandria Community College.
He has been a licensed Peace
Officer in the state of Minnesota
for 25 years; 24 years within
Todd County. Twelve years on
the city of Long Prairie Police
Department and 15 years with
the Todd County Sheriff s Office.
Steve has been married to his wife, Jackie, for 15 years. Steve
and Jackie along with their daughters; Mackenzie, 13, and
Megan,11, live in Round Prairie Township.
I will exhibit strong leadership and make certain the Sheriff s
Office remains aggressive with all drug enforcement efforts and be
fiscally responsible while providing the most effective services for
the tax payers of Todd County, stated Och.
Meth use is increasing in Central Minnesota
Clarissa Holdings LLC begins sawmill conctruction
By Rin Porter
A recent series of high-profile
arrests for methamphetamine pos-
session in Todd and Wadena
Counties has brought this drug
back to the attention of residents.
Use of meth dropped signifi-
cantly in 2007 and 2008 after laws
limiting the availability of a cold
medicine pseudoephedrine
went into effect. Pseudoephedrine
was being purchased in large
quantities as a meth ingredient by
people who were manufacturing
meth in homemade labs in Todd,
Wadena, and Morrison Counties.
But in 2009 and 2010, meth use
increased again, but not because of
meth labs. Instead, meth was
being brought into Minnesota from
northern Mexico and
California by drug
smugglers. Law
enforcement officers
discovered this when
routine traffic stops
began to reveal large
quantities of metham-
phetamine in vehi-
cles.
According to the
Drug and Violent
Crime Task Forces
2012 Annual Report,
Despite the
statewide reduction
in the manufacture of
methamphetamine, it
continues to be the
greatest concern for
many of the task force
regions in the state.
Increasingly, large
quantities of high
grade methampheta-
mine are being traf-
ficked into the area from the south-
west U.S. and Mexico. (Minnesota
Dept of Public Safety)
In 2011, 39.6% of the drug
seizures in the state involved
methamphetamine, according to
the same report.
Jane Maxwell, a senior research
scientists at the University of
Texas at Austin (UT), said in a UT
publication, We need to keep
focused on methamphetamine as a
drug that demands and needs seri-
ous treatment. She also said she
was not surprised to see meth use
rebounding, because that is the
cyclical pattern she and other sci-
entists have seen during the
decades that meth has been used.
(www.utexas.edu/news/2012/01/24/
m e t h a m p h e t a m i n e
<http://www.utexas.edu/news/2012
/01/24/methamphetamine>)
In its monthly newsletter, the
Todd County Sheriffs Department
reported in February 2014 that
drug arrests (for all drugs) fell
from 70 in 2012 to 63 in 2013.
However, according to informa-
tion supplied by Sheriff s
Department Records Supervisor
Rich Pommier on April 14, there
has already been 29 arrests for
possession or sale of meth in 2014
an enormous increase.
These figures include seven peo-
ple arrested by the Central
Minnesota Violent Offender Task
Force (CMV)TF) and the West
Central Minnesota Drug Task
Force and Todd County Sheriffs
Deputies in Hewitt on March 3;
and two people arrested early in
the morning of March 4 by
CMVOTF, Staples Police, and Todd
County Sheriffs Deputies at the
Staples Train Depot. On April 8,
agents of CMVOTF and the
Minnesota Bureau of Criminal
Apprehension (BCA) arrested a
Long Prairie man for sale of 56
grams of meth in Coborns parking
lot in Long Prairie. The man had
previously sold 185 grams of meth
to undercover agents during a long
investigation.
In addition to these arrests, the
West Central Narcotics Task
Force, the BCA, and Alexandria
police arrested five people in
Douglas County after undercover
agents bought 140.7 grams of meth
Continued on page 12.
Continued on page 12.
Clarissa Holdings LLC, owner Michael Frey, applied for a CUP to operate a sawmill from the sight of the old Todd County
Garage located just north of Browerville on US 71, including construction of a 80 x 160 ft building with attached 24 x 48 addi-
tion for offices and a 50 x 60 foot concrete slab for a loading area.
Deputy Och
announces
candidcy for
Sheriff
Todd County Deputy
Sheriff, Steve Och.
in 2009 and 2010, meth use increased
again, but not because of meth labs.
Instead, meth was being brought into
Minnesota from northern Mexico and
California by drug smugglers.
Todd Board approves one-year
labor agreements with six of
its seven bargaining units
Lawrence Hillmer
Lawrence Hillmer, 93, of
Browerville, passed away on April
9, 2014. Funeral services for
Lawrence were held Saturday,
April 12, 2014, at the Iten Funeral
Home in Browerville with Pastor
Gena Koeberl officiating.
Interment was at Evergreen
Cemetery, Browerville.
Lawrence was born May 12,
1920, in Little Elk Township, Todd
County, to Frank and Mary
(Spieker) Hillmer. There were 11
children in the family. He attended
country school walking two miles
there and back each day.
Everybody helped out at the farm;
his parents were poor but they
never went to bed hungry or cold or
feeling unloved. The family was
happy and content because they
didn't know there was anything
better to be had. As Lawrence grew
older, he worked for farmers when
help was needed. Lawrence mar-
ried Verena Biermaier in 1946;
they were blessed with five chil-
dren. Lawrence worked for
Farmers Co-Op Creamery in
Browerville for 26 years and then
worked for Land O Lakes for 13
years until his retirement in 1984.
Lawrence built his lifetime
around his family and home. He
was a father, grandfather, great
grandfather, great great grandfa-
ther, fisherman, fixer upper, baby
sitter, neighbor and friend.
Lawrence was preceded in death
by his parents; wife Verena; son
Robert, January 5, 1994; two sis-
ters: Helen (Jake) Steinmetz and
Marie (Elmer) Bengston; brothers:
Joe, George, Frank, Carl, Ben, Bill
and Rudy.
Lawrence is survived by his chil-
dren: David (Donna) Hillmer,
Browerville, Katherine (Lyle)
Olson, Browerville, Caroline
(Kenny) Johnson, St. Paul and
Darlene (Gary) Meyer, Cushing;
brother Peter Hillmer, St. Paul, 13
grandchildren, 26 great grandchil-
dren and three great great grand-
children.
Arrangements by Iten Funeral
Home, Browerville
Marriage
Licenses
Mitchell F. Kassel, Carlos, and
Cassie L. Seifert, Carlos
Walk to Make a
Difference in 2014
Lakewood Health System
invites community members and
their families to be part of
Lakewoods 2014 March of Dimes-
March for Babies Walk. Sign up
now to be part of this special event
to support the March of Dimes mis-
sion: To help moms have full-term
pregnancies and research the prob-
lems that threaten the health of
babies.
A minimal donation is suggest-
ed. Checks should be made out to
March of Dimes, and can either be
dropped off with Lakewood Health
Systems Marketing Department or
brought to the May 3rd event.
For more information or to reg-
ister for the walk, please contact
Emily Waldahl at emilywaldahl@
lakewoodhealthsystem.com or 218-
894-8579.
Saturday, May 3rd; Registration
begins at 9 a.m.; Forestview Middle
School in Baxter (12148 Knollwood
Dr.)
To learn more about March for
Babies, visit the Web site at
www.marchforbabies.org.
Brown attends
Alzheimers Association
Advocacy Forum in
Washington D.C.
Corrie Brown, MA. LPCC,
LMFT, licensed therapist at
Lakewood Health System attended
the Alzheimers Association
Advocacy Forum in Washington
D.C. on April 9th. This is her third
year attending the forum. During
this forum, nearly 900 Alzheimers
advocates met with lawmakers to
encourage their support of legisla-
tion and funding critical to the
fight against Alzheimers.
The Alzheimer's Association
Advocacy Forum is a three day
event that brings together
Ambassadors and Advocates from
across the country to the nation's
capital to learn about Alzheimer's
issues, share their personal chal-
lenges with the disease and
request legislative support from
senators and representatives.
With Alzheimers disease being
the most expensive in America, one
of the plans major objectives is to
find methods of treatment and pre-
vention for the disease by 2025.
Additionally, a continuation of co-
sponsorship of the Health
Outcomes, Planning and
Education (HOPE) for the
Alzheimers Act was also discussed.
Nearly one in five Medicare dol-
lars is spent on a person with
Alzheimers. As a means to contin-
ue research with sustained fund-
ing, all advocates asked their legis-
lators to co-sponsor the Alzheimers
Accountability Act. This act would
require the NIH to submit an
annual Alzheimers research budg-
et proposal directly to Congress
and the president, allowing scien-
tists to speak directly to Congress
about the recourses needed to
implement the National
Alzheimers Plan.
Walk to Cure Arthritis
Lakewood Health System
invites community members and
their families to be part of
Lakewoods 2014 team for the Walk
to Cure Arthritis. Funds raised will
go towards research that will some-
day help to cure the nations lead-
ing cause of disability.
Saturday, May 17th;
Registration begins at 9 a.m.; Paul
Bunyan Trailhead, Baxter.
The walk includes a one to three
mile course and kids activity zone.
To sign up, log on to
http://awnorthernlakes.kintera.org
Click on Register and join
Lakewood Health System.
A $10 donation per person ($25
per family) is suggested, and will
earn you a Lakewood walk shirt(s)
the day of the event.
For more information or to reg-
ister for the walk, please contact
Emily Waldahl at
emilywaldahl@lakewoodhealthsys-
tem.com or 218-894-8579.
Hospice and palliative
care volunteer training
Lakewood Health System will
offer a series of free hospice and
palliative care volunteer training
sessions on May 13, 15, 20 and 22
from 5-8 p.m. at the Senior
Campus (401 Prairie Ave NE
Staples). Trainees will complete a
total of 12 training hours in prepa-
ration for becoming a part of
Lakewood Health Systems hospice
and palliative care teams.
Hospice volunteers are needed
to provide companionship to
patients and assist with special
events. People from all walks of life
and all age groups are invited to
partake in hospice volunteer train-
ing. After training, individuals can
provide care for people who are ter-
minally ill, their families and their
caregivers.
Please register by calling Kathy
Wenzel at 218-894-8092.
More than 500 area men
participate in the 14th
Annual Mens Night Out
More than 550 men participated
in the 14th annual Mens Night
Out free health education pro-
gram on April 14 at the Wadena
Memorial Auditorium.
The event started with a light
meal, lab draws and educational
health booths that filled the WDC
elementary gymnasium. The pres-
entation portion of the evening
began with a presentation by John
Wolfe, PA, of the Adult and
Pediatric Urology Clinic. Following
the presentation, the ever-popular
panel of medical experts participat-
ed in a Question and Answer ses-
sion with Mens Night Out partici-
pants. This years panel included
Dr. Steve Davis, Family Medicine;
Dr. Ben Hess, Family Medicine;
and John Wolfe, PA, Urologist.
They answered questions from the
audience about a wide range of
health topics from erectile dysfunc-
tion to knee replacements and
everything in between.
The keynote speaker of the
evening, Matt Birk, inspired the
audience with stories of his NFL
career. Matt, an NFL all-pro cen-
ter, Superbowl Champion and for-
mer Minnesota Viking, took the
men on a personal journey dis-
cussing choices and how those deci-
sions impact tomorrow. Matt is a
Harvard graduate, NFL Man of the
Year and a champion on and off the
field. Matt shared his powerful
message to work hard, set goals
and aspire to be the best you can
and encouraged the men in atten-
dance to make choices that put
them into a position for success, in
whatever they do.
Men arrived early for compli-
mentary lab testing and health
screenings for glucose, cholesterol,
PSA, thyroid, blood sugar, body fat
and blood pressure provided by Tri-
County Health Care staff and M-
State students. Harvest Thyme
Bistro catered the event with sand-
wiches and soup for the hungry
attendees, many of whom had fast-
ed before their health screenings
for accurate results.
Mens Night Out is a free, edu-
cational event that focuses on
health for males 18 years and older.
Kayla Hairsine benefit
A benefit for the family of Kayla
Sue Hairsine will be held May 4,
from 11-3 pm, at the Clarissa
Ballroom. There will be a meal,
silent auction and bake sale. The
benefit will help the family pay for
expenses during this tragic time of
losing Kayla due to her asthma.
Anyone wishing to donate items
please contact: Kelly Wieshalla:
320-232-5015; Mary Clark: 218-
791-3231; Joyce Thielen: 320-293-
6383; or Babe (Eva) Spychalla: 320-
594-6584. Accounts are set up at
American Heritage Banks in
Browerville and Long Prairie.
Looking Back
50 years ago - April 23, 1964
Pictured were the mixed bowl-
ing champs: Mr. and Mrs. Herman
Holler and Mr. and Mrs. Donald
Lemm.
New arrivals at St. Johns
Hospital were: Mr. and Mrs.
Raymond Smith, son, Randy Ray, 6
lb. 12 oz., April 7, 1964; Mr. and
Mrs. Russell Noland, girl, Nancy
Ann, 7 lb. 6 1/2 oz., April 17, 1964
25 years ago - April 27, 1989
The entire student body of
Christ the King school sang God
Bless America for their grandpar-
ents as part of the third annual
Grandparents Day program. After
enjoying refreshments the stu-
dents were allowed to leave the
school with their grandparents.
Milestones
Happy Birthday this week
to: Apr. 24: Ken Bryniarski, Diane
Ulick, George Sovich; Apr. 25:
Tessa Kolles, Kristin Salber,
Chelsea Kimmes; Apr. 26: Brian
Krist, Douglas Paskewitz, Richard
Kahlert, Elroy Buchta, Jason
Steinert, Dustin Sadlo; Apr. 27:
Steve Crosby, Heather Zigan; Apr.
28: Marty Host, Robert Tyrrell,
Dannis Steinmetz, Mary May,
Jacqueline Mikkolo, Johnathan
Freyholtz; Apr. 29: Eva Buhl, Carla
Hoelscher, Pat Gritz, Matthew
Host; Apr. 30: Dick Hadash, Jeff
Mundt
Happy Anniversary this
week to: Apr. 24: Jerry and Peggy
Spindler; April 25: Ralph and
Pamela Buermann; Apr. 27: George
and Gen Buhl, Gene and Gina
Motzko; Apr. 28: Bruce and Jean
Bentz
PEOPLE PAGE
The Browerville Blade, Page 2 Thursday, April 24, 2014
Obituary
Wes and Gladys Edin
40th Wedding
Anniversary
Open House
April 27, 2014
2-4 pm
First Baptist Church,
Long Prairie
No gifts please
Everyone is invited to attend.
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Five generations
Five generations of girls. Alma (Host) Lucas, 93, born and a
Browerville resident all her life until recently (She now lives in a
nursing home in St. Paul) is picutred with her daughter, Connie,
granddaughter, Penny, great granddaughter, Victoria, and great
great granddaughter, Althea.
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Most of the year, turkeys are segregated by sexes. The Toms
will hang out together and the hens will flock with the young
ones. Since last fall and all winter, three Toms have been roost-
ing across the lake in some big oak trees. Early in the morning,
if we are on the porch at the right time, we can hear them fly
down and see them make their way down the hill to the spillway
to get a drink. My wife and I have watched them feed, fight, and
now start to chase hens.
Sunday morning, while doing my taxes like a good person, I
glanced outside and could see the three guys hurrying down the
hill. Off to my right, near the bale feeder in the pasture, three
hen turkeys were pecking around the horses feed dishes. The
gobblers ran to the top of the dam and started strutting their
stuff. The hens were not impressed. The three Toms ran down
the back side of the dam, hopped the fence, and started strutting
again. The ladies moved into the yard, away from their suitors.
The three Toms strutted and gobbled in the pasture for a while
to no avail. Eventually, they too moved into the yard, following the hens. One hen went on each
side of the house and the gobblers worked their way up the hill, straight toward the house,
strutting and calling the whole way. The sight was spectacular as my wife and I watched from
the dining room widow. The feathers glistened bronze, green, and blue in the sunlight as the old
Toms fanned their tails and puffed out their chests.
Being the always prepared outdoorsman, I had my camera at the ready. Not wanting to spook
them and end the display, I took pictures through the window. I took pictures of them strutting
on the dam, in the pasture, and especially when they came into the yard and up to the house.
With auto focus on the camera, the lens zoomed mostly in on the glass. Out of 47 pictures, a per-
son can make out in less than half of them that there are turkeys in the photo. The rest of them
are just blurry, some worse than others. If I had opened the window or sneaked out onto the
porch, I could have gotten pictures of a lifetime.
Later in the day, while still working on the taxes, I glanced down toward the lake. The trum-
peter swans, who have been coming and going, were lined up on the beach. They have been
going out to feed during the day and come back in late afternoon to spend the night as they get
ready to finish their migration to Northern Minnesota and Canada. A flock of pelicans also
stopped for a quick snack on their trip north. The pelicans swam in a tight group as they fished
around the edge of the lake. When they came to the beach, they made an arch out around the
swans, giving them wide berth. This time, I stepped outside to take a picture. It turned out
much better.
I never claimed to be a professional photographer, and it is a good thing. In one days photo
session, I took 48 pictures. Of them, one is good, one is blurry but you can tell what the subject
is and the rest are awful. It was an opportunity lost, but my wife and I have the memory of the
sights and sounds, and I did get the taxes done.
Opportunities lost
By Walter Scott
Hi all,
My family and I have returned from our week long vacation on the gulf
shores of Florida. This was the third trip there for myself but the first trip
for my children. We chose to drive so we could see more of the country. We
stayed over in Memphis and spent time on Beale Street. Everyone really
enjoyed their
time there.
Once we got into
Florida the kids
were all so excit-
ed to see the
gulf. It was a
moment I hope
they remember
forever. The
wind made the
waves quite
spectacular. The
two youngest
could not con-
tain their excite-
ment and were
leaping and
r u n n i n g
through the
waves. Emma,
my youngest
found a starfish
washed ashore and had to examine it. It was a really neat looking one. The
kids all took turns holding it
before we returned it to the water.
We stayed with family in
Navarre, Florida and had a fan-
tastic time getting to know them
better. They have a sound system
and microphones so we had an
evening of karaoke singing.
Emma really enjoyed that. Morten
and Hunter spent a lot of time
with their son Ian playing basket-
ball. They even got Rod and his
brother Henry playing too.
We spent time in Panama City
at Ripleys Believe It Or Not
Museum, at Gulf Shores in
Alabama,and lots of time in
Navarre at the beach. We made
the usual stops at McGuires Irish
Pub and Lamberts too. The kids
really enjoyed having the waiters
throw them hot rolls from across
the room at Lamberts.
Ahuge thank you to Henry and Marian for opening up their home to our
family while we visited Florida.
The trip totaled 3226
miles in its entirety and
a life time of memories.
Morten had a great trip
and was able to add
eight more states to his
travels before heading
back to Norway next
month. I was very
pleased with how well
the kids tolerated the
travel time. Of course on
the way home it was a
little less exciting so the
frustrations were a little
more frequent, but all in
all it was a beautiful trip.
Stacey
Letter from the Country
Adopt a Highway volunteers
save state $6 million annually
ENABLES MNDOT CREWS TO SPEND MORE TIME ON HIGHWAY
IMPROVEMENT, SAFETY PROJECTS
Volunteers helping with the Adopt a Highway program pick up 826,000 poundsmore than
100 dump truck loadsof litter annually saving the state an estimated $6 million, according to
the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
The Adopt a Highway program is staffed by more than 49,000 volunteers representing busi-
nesses, non-profits, families and individuals who are helping to clean up more than 11,000 miles
of Minnesotas highways. The program saw an increase of 12 volunteers groups and more than
120 volunteers in 2013.
They volunteer because they want to keep Minnesota highways beautiful and because they
take pride in what they do, said Ernest Lloyd, Adopt a Highway program administrator.
Because of volunteers contributions, our crews can spend more time on highway improvement
and safety projects.
Even with these great efforts, MnDOT is looking for more volunteers to help with this public
service campaign, Lloyd said. To become part of the program, the volunteer groups agree to:
Adopt a highway for a minimum of two years
Select a segment of highway approximately two miles in length (Note: only select sec-
tions of state highways are available for adoption due to safety concerns)
Pick up litter on both sides of the highway
Pick up litter as often as needed from spring through fall, usually two to three times
MnDOT provides a safety training video, trash bags for cleanup events and safety vests for
each volunteer. The high-visibility color and reflective tape make litter crews more visible to
passing motorists.
After the group completes its cleanup MnDOT crews pick up the filled bags and large, heavy
or hazardous items from the roadside. State workers, not volunteers, are responsible for litter
pickup along the interstate.
Another Adopt a Highway option is Pick AHighway, which allows an individual, family, busi-
ness or group the option of trying out the program with a one-time pickup of litter along an
unadopted section of state highway.
Those interested in participating in the program can visit www.mndot.gov/adopt/contacts.html
for local contact information.
14-095556
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
THE RIGHT TO VERIFICA-
TION OF THE DEBT AND
IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL
CREDITOR WITHIN THE
TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS
NOT AFFECTED BY THIS
ACTION.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that default has occurred in the
conditions of the following
described mortgage:
DATE OF MORTGAGE:
March 16, 2007
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE:
$99,850.00
MORTGAGOR(S): Lisa M.
Hall and Elden C. Hall, wife and
husband
MORTGAGEE: Mortgage
Electronic Registration Systems,
Inc.
TRANSACTION AGENT:
Mortgage Electronic
Registration Systems, Inc.
MIN#: 100053030010883867
LENDER OR BROKER AND
MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR
STATED ON THE MORTGAGE:
Aegis Wholesale Corporation
SERVICER: Nationstar
Mortgage LLC
DATE AND PLACE OF FIL-
ING: Filed March 19, 2007, Todd
County Recorder, as Document
Number 447906
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORT-
GAGE: Assigned to: Nationstar
Mortgage LLC
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF
PROPERTY:
That part of the Northeast
Quarter of the Northwest
Quarter of Section 11, Township
133 North, Range 33 West, Todd
County, Minnesota, described as
follows: Commencing at the
Northwest corner of Lot 6, Block
2, Homedale Addition to Staples,
according to the recorded plat
thereof on file and of record in
the office of the Todd County
Recorder; thence South 89
degrees 42 minutes 35 seconds
East, assumed bearing, along the
North line of said Lot 6, Block 2,
a distance of 140.00 feet to the
Northeast corner of said Lot 6,
Block 2; thence North 00 degrees
17 minutes 25 seconds East,
along the West line of Long
Prairie Road, City of Staples,
Minnesota, 33.00 feet to the
North line of the South Half of
Wisconsin Street, said Homedale
Addition to Staples; thence
North 89 degrees 42 minutes 35
seconds West, along said North
line, 150.00 feet; thence North 00
East, parallel with said West line
of Long Prairie Road, 150.00 feet
to the point of beginning of the
land to be described; thence
South 89 degrees 42 minutes 35
seconds East, perpendicular to
said West line of Long Prairie
Road, 150.00 feet to said West
line of Long Prairie Road; thence
seconds East, along said West
line, 216.00 feet to the South line
of the North Half of Minnesota
Street, said Homedale Addition
to Staples; thence North 89
West, along said South line,
160.00 feet to the intersection of
the Southerly extension of the
West line of the Alley as included
in Block 4, said Homedale
Addition to Staples; thence
seconds East, along said
Southerly extension and along
said West line of the Alley, 233.00
feet to the intersection of the
Westerly extension of the North
line of Lot 4, said Block 4,
Homedale Addition to Staples;
thence South 89 degrees 42 min-
utes 35 seconds East, along said
Westerly extension and along
said North line of Lot 4, Block 4,
a distance of 160.00 feet to said
West line of Long Prairie Road;
thence North 00 degrees 17 min-
utes 25 seconds East, along said
West line 141.96 feet to the
North line of said Northeast
Quarter of the Northwest
Quarter; thence South 88
West, along said North line
436.68 feet; thence South 00
West 577.88 feet; thence South
89 degrees 42 minutes 35 sec-
onds East 286.49 feet to the point
of beginning
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 211
Long Prairie Road Sw, Staples,
MN 56479
PROPERTY IDENTIFICA-
TION NUMBER: 22.0008600
COUNTY IN WHICH PROP-
ERTY IS LOCATED: Todd
THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO
BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE
ON THE DATE OF THE
NOTICE: $99,056.82
THAT all pre-foreclosure
requirements have been com-
plied with; that no action or pro-
ceeding has been instituted at
law or otherwise to recover the
debt secured by said mortgage,
or any part thereof;
PURSUANT, to the power of
sale contained in said mortgage,
the above described property will
be sold by the Sheriff of said
county as follows:
DATE AND TIME OF SALE:
June 5, 2014, 10:00 am
PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's
Main Office, 115 Third Street
South, Long Prairie, MN 56347
to pay the debt secured by said
mortgage and taxes, if any, on
said premises and the costs and
disbursements, including attor-
neys fees allowed by law, subject
to redemption within 6 months
from the date of said sale by the
mortgagor(s) the personal repre-
sentatives or assigns.
TIME AND DATE TO
VACATE PROPERTY: If the
real estate is an owner-occupied,
single-family dwelling, unless
otherwise provided by law, the
date on or before which the mort-
gagor(s) must vacate the proper-
ty, if the mortgage is not rein-
stated under section 580.30 or
the property is not redeemed
under section 580.23, is 11:59
p.m. on December 5, 2014, or the
next business day if December 5,
2014 falls on a Saturday, Sunday
or legal holiday.
"THE TIME ALLOWED BY
LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY
THE MORTGAGOR, THE
MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVES OR
ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED
TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDI-
CIAL ORDER IS ENTERED
UNDER MINNESOTA
STATUTES SECTION 582.032
DETERMINING, AMONG
OTHER THINGS, THAT THE
MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE
IMPROVED WITH A RESIDEN-
TIAL DWELLING OF LESS
THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT
PROPERTY USED FOR AGRI-
CULTURAL PRODUCTION,
AND ARE ABANDONED.
Dated: April 10, 2014
Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Assignee of Mortgagee
SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP
BY
Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559
Diane F. Mach - 273788
Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778
Randolph W. Dawdy - 2160X
Ronald W. Spencer - 0104061
Stephanie O. Nelson -
0388918
Gary J. Evers - 0134764
Attorneys for Mortgagee
12550 West Frontage Road,
Ste. 200
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 831-4060
THIS IS A COMMUNICA-
TION FROM A DEBT COLLEC-
TOR
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Proceedings of the
Board of Education
Regular Meeting #4
Independent School
District #787
April 10, 2014
Browerville, Minnesota
Conference Room
7:30 P.M.
Members Present: Denis
Irsfeld, Bob Bryniarski, Mike
Jeziorski, Heidi Iten, Joe
Duncan, Corey Heid
Members Absent:
Others Present: Scott
Vedbraaten - Superintendent,
Patrick Sutlief - K-12 Principal,
Wayne Petermeier - Activities
Director, Darla Schaefer-
Business Manager, Robert
Schueller- Browerville Education
Association, Venus King, Mandie
Allen, and Denise Gaida,
The meeting was called to
order by Board Chairman
Bryniarski at 7:30 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance was
recited.
Motion by Heid, second by
Jeziorski, and carried to approve
the agenda.
Reports
Mr. Sutlief reported on the fol-
lowing: NJPA Student
Recognition Banquet was held
April 9. Jordon Norton and
Brianna Soule were selected to
represent Browerville. Mr.
Sutlief touched on the April 14
FFA Banquet, the April 16 NHS
Blood Drive, the April 24 Math
Masters Meet, the April 26 Prom,
the FFA Convention from April
27-29, the May 1 Parents
Program (1:30), the May 2
Grandparents Day (11:00), THE
Bureau of Lectures laser show on
May 7, and the Spring Concert of
May 7.
Mr. Petermeier reported on
the following: The Lion s
Highway 71 clean-up project will
be April 30. Spring sports are off
and running. He shared the
number of participants in each of
the grades. He indicated that
from now until May 29 there is
something happening every
night at Browerville School.
There will also be a mandatory
meeting for all parents, athletes,
and individuals who perform in
other extra-curricular activities
sponsored by the Minnesota
State High School League on Aug
7.
Mr. Vedbraaten reported on
the March School Breakfast/
Lunch program, summer pro-
gramming, Title I, new legisla-
tion, and Location Equity
Revenue. He reminded everyone
of how fast the spring moves and
how busy the school becomes.
Personnel
Irsfeld and carried to approve
the Resignation of Sara Struss as
Girls Basketball Coach.
Motion by Duncan, second by
Heid and carried to employee
Terry Boone as part time
Drivers Education Instructor.
Motion by Heid second by Iten
and carried to table the resigna-
tion of Mandie Allen until the
May 2014 School Board Meeting.
Old Business
Jeziorski and carried to amend
the school calendar. June 2, 3,
and 4 will be student contact
days. June 4, however, will be an
early dismissal at 12:30. The
teachers will have two in-service
days on June 5 and 6.
Motion by Iten, second by
Jeziorski and carried to appoint
Penny Benning as school board
member through the remainder
of the 2014 calendar year.
Jeziorski and carried to appoint
Penny Benning as Freshwater
representative for the remainder
of the 2014 calendar year.
Motion by Jeziorski, second by
Irsfeld and carried to move for-
ward with the purchase of a mini
Bus from North Central Bus
Sales.
New Business
Duncan and carried to approve
an overnight stay for the
Browerville FFA to attend the
state convention/contest in St.
Paul, MN, April 27-29, 2014.
Motion by Irsfeld, second by
Jeziorski and carried to approve
the request for an overnight stay
at the BPA National Competition
in Indianapolis, Indiana, April
30-May 4, 2014.
Irsfeld and carried to approve
the preliminary 2014-15 budget
as presented.
Motion by Irsfeld, second by
Jeziorski and carried to approve
Madison National Life as
provider of life and long term dis-
ability insurance.
Motion by Jeziorski, second by
Iten and carried to accept the
donation from: 3M Corporation
- School Supplies Minnesota
National Bank
Duncan and carried to pair with
Long Prairie Grey Eagle in
Wrestling for the 2014-2015
school year pending approval of
the pairing agreement details.
Discussion and information
was shared regarding the meet-
ing between Browerville and
Eagle Valley Schools. Those in
attendance were
Superintendents Vedbraaten and
Johnson, Browerville representa-
tives Chairman Bryniarski and
Corey Heid, and from Eagle
Valley Chairperson Notch and
Shawn Rowe. The meeting took
place in the Eagle Valley District
Office and a large number of top-
ics were discussed. Among them
were past meetings, athletics,
academic opportunities, other
extra-curricular opportunities.
The meeting ended on a positive
note with each of the parties
bringing back information to
share with the individual school
boards.
Other Business
The board established the rep-
resentatives for Commencement
2014. The representatives will be
Irsfeld, Iten, and Gaida.
Bills
Heid and carried to approve ven-
dor claims in the following
accounts:
General Fund $234,624.65
Food Service 16,505.66
Transportation 37,451.03
Community Service 4,439.69
Capital Expenditure 12,971.40
Debt Service -
Trust and Agency 5,330.53
Total $311,322.96
Motion by Jeziorski, second
by Irsfeld and carried to adjourn
the meeting at 8:43 P.M.
Heidi Iten, Clerk I.S.D. # 787
Browerville Public School
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Todd County Board
of Commissioners
Minutes of the Meeting of
the Todd County Board of
Commissioners held on
March 18, 2014
Call to Order
The Todd County Board of
Commissioners met in the
Commissioners Board Room in
the City of Long Prairie, MN on
the 18th day of March, 2014 at
9:00 AM. The meeting was called
to order by Chairperson Kneisl.
The meeting was opened with
the Pledge of Allegiance. All
members present.
Approval of Agenda
On motion by Neumann and
second by Erickson, the following
motion was introduced and
adopted by unanimous vote: To
approve the agenda as presented
with the following changes and
additions.
Add Payroll Clerk/
Collections Hire
Routine Business
approve the March 4, 2014
Regular Board Minutes as read.
On motion by Kircher and sec-
ond by Erickson, the following
approve the Commissioner
Warrants #36996 - #37134 in the
amount of $99,390.44.
approve the HHS Commissioner
Warrants in the amount of
$37,350.58.
ond by Neumann, the following
approve a one year Dance
License for the Clarissa
Ballroom starting April 1, 2014.
approve a one year Set-up license
for the Clarissa Ballroom.
LEGAL NOTICES
cont. on page 6
approve a one year On & Off Sale
3.2 Malt Liquor License for
Clarissa Ballroom.
approve a one year Set-up license
for Knotty Pine Ballroom.
second by Kircher, the following
approve a Six Month On & Off
Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License for
Rainbow Resort.
3.2 Malt Liquor License for Head
of the Lakes Resort.
On motion by Erickson and
approve a one year On Sale and
Sunday Liquor License for
Double Eagle Golf & Grille.
Sunday Liquor License for
Saukinac Campground.
and Sunday Liquor License for
Shipwrex on Mound Lake Grill
and Bar.
Rock Tavern.
Midway Bar and Grill.
Birchwood Resort LLC.
Sunday Liquor License for Sauk
Centre Country Club, Inc./ DBA
Greystone Golf Club.
accept the resignation of Vernon
Vangsness from the Sauk River
Watershed District Board of
Managers as of April 10, 2014
and to authorize the County
Auditor/Treasurer to begin the
recruitment process to fill this
vacancy.
Planning & Zoning
adopted by unanimous vote:
Conditional Use Permit for a
Temporary Housing Permit to
place a 1,280 sq. ft home on the
same site as the existing home,
to be occupied by a family mem-
ber. Home will be set up as a
primitive dwelling with no water
plumbed into the home. Property
Owner: Jacob & Anna Stutzman
and Ammon & Cevilla Gingerich.
Site location: 18801 Co. 11, Long
Prairie, MN. Granted with condi-
tions: (1) Temporary family hous-
ing is for immediate family mem-
bers only. (2) The dwelling size
shall not exceed 1280 square
feet, one story, or two bedrooms.
(3) The dwelling, site, or combi-
nation of shall not be subdivided,
sold or used as rental property.
(4) All temporary family housing
may be subject to a biennial
review by the Planning & Zoning
staff. (5) Temporary housing
shall be removed from the prop-
erty within 60 days of disuse. (6)
If water is plumbed into the tem-
porary housing unit it shall be
required to hook up to a compli-
ant septic system. (7) this word-
ing be added to sit - This site is
located in an agricultural district
and consequently there will be
from time to time, sights, sounds,
and smells associated with the
operation of farming.
Conditional Use Permit to oper-
ate a retail woodworking shop
out of an existing building and to
operate a sawmill with equip-
ment to be located in a building
and sawmill will be placed north
of the existing home site.
Property Owners: Jacob & Anna
Stutzman and Ammon & Cevilla
Gingerich. Site location: 18801
Co. 11, Long Prairie, MN.
Granted with conditions: (1)
Verification through Todd
County SWCD that the sawmill
driveway will have no impact to
wetlands. (2) Evidence is submit-
ted to the P&Z Office that opera-
tors have applied to MPCA for
necessary permits.
Conditional Use Permit for a res-
idential subdivision located at
Fairy Lake to be known as
Kandota Landing 1st Addition.
Plat consists of two lots, one
Block. Lots exceed the mini-
mum size requirements for a
non-riparian subdivision.
Applicant: BMW Properties,
LLC. 366 Morning View Lane,
Sauk Centre, MN. Kandota
Landing 1st Addition. Approval
with conditions: (1) this wording
be added to each lot - This site is
located in an agricultural district
and consequently there will be
from time to time, sights, sounds,
and smells associated with the
operation of farming. No lot
owner shall bring action of Law,
against any farming operation
because of such farming activi-
ties, as long as such farming
activity complies with state, fed-
eral, EPA, or Todd County
Ordinances. (2) Any further sub-
dividing of this subdivision must
be done through the plat and
survey process.
Rezoning application to change
the current zoning of the below
described property which is fur-
ther than 1000 feet of Fairy Lake
from its current zone of
Ag/Forestry-2 to Natural
Environment (NE) shoreland.
Applicant BMW Properties, LLC.
Kandota Landing 1st Addition.
Approved with condition the Plat
of Kandota Landing 1st addition
is finalized and recorded at the
Todd County Recorders Office.
Conditional Use Permit to oper-
ate a sawmill from this site. To
construct an 80x160 ft building
with an attached 24x48 ft office
addition and a 50x60 ft concrete
slab loading area. Applicant:
Clarissa Holdings LLC, Michael
Frey 324 Manitoba Avenue,
Wayzata, MN 55391. Site
Address: 33054 223rd Avenue,
Browerville, MN. Use Permit is
required sawmill operations in
Ag/Forestry-1 Zone district.
Parcel #07-0042901. Granted
with condition evidence is sub-
mitted to the P&Z Office that
operators have applied to MPCA
for necessary permits.
Conditional Use Permit for a
Temporary Housing Permit to
place a 1,280 sq. ft home on the
same site as the existing home,
to be occupied by a family mem-
ber. Applicant: Robert & Beverly
Bierwerth, 2216 Cheshire Ln,
Mounds View, MN 55112. Site
Address: 35614 205th Avenue,
Clarissa, MN. Granted with
conditions: (1) Temporary family
housing is for immediate family
members only. (2) The dwelling
size shall not exceed 1280 square
feet, one story, or two bedrooms.
(3) The dwelling, site, or combi-
nation of shall not be subdivided,
sold or used as rental property.
(4) All temporary family housing
may be subject to a biennial
review by the Planning & Zoning
staff. (5) Temporary housing
shall be removed from the prop-
erty within 60 days of disuse. (6)
Temporary housing shall be
required to hook up to a compli-
ant septic system. (7) Sewer sys-
tem for the existing home must
be inspected and found compli-
ant prior to issuing permit for
the temporary housing unit. (8)
This wording be added to the site
- This site is located in an agri-
cultural district and consequent-
ly there will be from time to time,
sights, sounds, and smells associ-
ated with the operation of farm-
ing.
Sheriff s Department
resolution was introduced and
PURCHASE OF 4 POLICE
VEHICLES
WHEREAS, Sheriff Asmus
has informed the Todd County
Board of Commissioners that it
is vital that new squad vehicles
be purchased as existing squad
fleet vehicles need to be replaced
due to high mileage and age and
present a safety concern for the
officers. RESOLVED, that
Sheriff Asmus be authorized to
enter into this agreement to pur-
chase the above mentioned vehi-
cles.
Health & Human Services
approve the hire of Nathan
Hibbs to fill one of the social
worker positions pending cleared
background check. Start date
June 2, 2014 Grade 20 Step 4.
approve the hire of Molly Burke
to fill the 2nd of the social work-
er positions pending cleared
background check. Start date
April 7, 2014 Grade 20 Step 5.
approve the hire of Lisa
Grossinger to fill the social work-
er vacancy in child protection
pending completion of back-
ground check. Start date April 7,
2014 Grade 20 Step 5.
approve the hire of Kesha Weiss
to fill the social worker position
for AMH/CADI case manage-
ment pending completion of
background checks. Start date
April 7, 2014 Grade 20 Step 2.
adopted by majority vote with
Neumann voting against: To hire
Beth Shell as Payroll/Collections
Specialist on Grade 18, step 8 in
accordance with County Policy.
Renovation Committee
Update
Nothing at this time.
Commissioners Report
Neumann reported he had
constituents concerned about the
smell at the new hog facility in
Leslie Township. Kircher report-
ed he would like to discuss the
Rainbow Rider deficit at the next
work session on March 25, 2014.
He will contact them to see if
they can also attend. Kircher
also reported he attended the
MRCC ITV meeting. Discussion
was held regarding the
Legislative issues and proposals
on the Transportation Bill and
the Parks and Trails Funding.
There is a proposal of a new
pipeline going through the north-
ern part of the state from North
Dakota. Some counties are losing
tax revenue from this because
the Counties are not getting
reimbursed. Kneisl announced
here will be a work session after
the HHS Meeting next week and
a Closed Session Meeting on
Monday March 31, 2014 at 1:30
pm. in the Commissioners Office
for a Loudermill Hearing.
second by Kircher the meeting
was adjourned.
Commissioner Warrants
Vendor Name Amount
CLIFTON LARSON
ALLEN, LLP 4,000.00
ECKMAAHS &
ASSOCIATES, LLC 11,364.40
ELLINGSON PLUMBING
& HEATING 4,111.94
FORCE AMERICA 2,618.65
H & L MESABI 6,255.33
KEYL 2,520.00
MCCC, MI33 13,552.00
MORRISON
COUNTY 9,100.65
NUSS TRUCK
& EQUIP 2,313.49
SHI CORP 4,080.00
SYNERGY
GRAPHICS 2,298.14
Payments less
than 2000 37,175.84
Final Total $99,390.44
HHS Commissioner Warrants
# 11919 Foster Care
Provider $3,876.88
# 1477 Foster Care
Provider $2,046.24
#10981 Foster Care
Provider $3,314.64
#10746 Foster Care
Provider $4,257.40
Payments Less
than $2000 $23,855.42
Final Total $37,350.58
On a motion by Neumann and
second by Erickson, the preceding
minutes of the County Board meet-
ing held March 18, 2014 were duly
approved by a unanimous vote of
Commissioners at the Regular
Board Meeting held on April 1,
2014.
Witness my hand and seal
Gary Kneisl,
County Board Chairperson
Denise Gaida,
Todd County
Auditor-Treasurer
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Todd County Board
of Commissioners
Minutes of the Meeting of
Commissioners held on
April 1, 2014
Call to Order
The Todd County Board of
Commissioners met in the
Commissioners Board Room in
the City of Long Prairie, MN on
the 1st day of April, 2014 at 9:00
AM. The meeting was called to
order by Chairperson Kneisl. The
meeting was opened with the
Pledge of Allegiance. All mem-
bers present.
Approval of Agenda
approve the agenda as presented
with the following and addition.
Add Amend Date of
Resignation of Vernon Vangsness
from Sauk River Watershed
Routine Business
approve the March 18, 2014
Regular Board Minutes as read.
approve the Commissioner
Warrants #37135 - #37231 in the
amount of $67,060.09.
second by Neumann, the follow-
ing motion was introduced and
approve the Actions of HHS
Committee Meeting held March
25, 2014 in accordance with the
minutes on file in the Todd
County Administration Office.
approve a one year Dance
License for the Clarissa
Ballroom starting April 1, 2014.
A Resolution
Establishing Board Protocol
WHEREAS, the Todd County
Board of Commissioners has cho-
sen to adopt 2014 Board Protocol
to guide conduct and procedure
of operations and meetings.
The Browerville Blade, Page 6
cont. from page 5
cont. on page 7
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the following
Board Protocol is adopted: Copy
of Board Protocol is on file at the
Administrators Office.
Knotty Pine Ballroom.
approve a four month On Sale
Staples Softball Association
effective May 1 - August 31,
2014.
approve a six month On & Off
Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License for
T. Rose Inc / Linwood Resort
effective May 1, 2014 - October
31, 2014.
approve the abatement for Jason
Bock, Leslie Township, parcel 15-
0020600 due to a homestead car-
ryover error for Taxes Payable in
2013 and 2014.
Discussion was held to
acknowledge Benson Air Ag Inc.
of Benson, MN for spraying of
tent caterpillars in Todd County
in the calendar year 2014.
Public shall be notified 48 hours
prior to spraying.
Health & Human Services
CHILD ABUSE PREVEN-
TION PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, child abuse pre-
vention is a community problem
and finding solutions depends on
involvement among people
throughout the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, The
Todd County Board of
Commissioners, hereby proclaim
April as Child Abuse Prevention
Month in the County of Todd and
call upon all citizens, community
agencies, religious organizations,
medical facilities, and businesses
to increase their participation in
efforts to prevent child abuse and
neglect, thereby strengthening
the communities in which we
live.
Hands of Hope
CRIME VICTIMS RIGHTS
WEEK PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, a just society
acknowledges that crime can
leave a lasting physical, emotion-
al and financial impact on people
of all ages, races and economic
backgrounds. RESOLVED, that
Commissioners proclaim the
week of April 6-12, 2014, be rec-
ognized as National Crime
Victims Rights Week, that we
raise awareness of victims rights
for justice, and that we recognize
and compassionately observe
those rights.
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARE-
NESS MONTH PROCLAMA-
TION
WHEREAS, the Board of
Commissioners and Hands of
Hope Resource Center work
jointly towards making every
home and community in Todd
County safe, RESOLVED, that
Commissioners, does hereby pro-
claim April 2014 as SEXUAL
ASSAULT AWARENESS
MONTH and urge citizens to
reach out to victims, learn more
about this crime and speak out
against it.
Public Works
approve the County Engineer
entering into a contract through
the Cooperative Purchasing
Venture for the acquisition of
road salt for the 2014 - 2015 win-
ter season.
Soil, Water & Conservation
District Division
approve motion to sign the 2013
feedlot report enabling perform-
ance credit funds to be allocated
to SWCD program funds and
subsequently used by the feedlot
program. (2013 Feedlot Report
on file in the SWCDD Office and
the Administration Office.)
approve the Letter of Support 1
Watershed, 1 Plan Support.
(Letter on file in the SWCDD
Office and the Administration
Office.)
Sheriff s Department
accept the resignation of Susan
Geise as a full-time Jailor/
Dispatcher effective March 19,
2014.
approve the Sheriff s Office to
post in-house for a Full-time
Jailor/Dispatcher.
RESOLUTION TO HIRE
PART TIME COURT SECURI-
TY AND SEASONAL BOAT
AND WATER PERSONNEL
WHEREAS, Todd County
Sheriff Don Asmus has informed
Commissioners that openings
exist within the Sheriff s Office
for part-time Court Security and
seasonal Boat and Water person-
nel. RESOLVED, that the Todd
County Board of Commissioners
authorize Sheriff Asmus to
advertise for these positions.
accept the request of
Jailor/Dispatcher Charles
Swiggum to go from full-time to
part-time status effective April 5,
2014.
Human Resources
motion was introduced and adopt-
ed by unanimous vote: To approve
the appointment of Jeremy
Clasemann as Transfer Station
Supervisor effective April 1, 2014.
On motion by Erickson and sec-
ond by Kircher, the following
ed by unanimous vote: To approve
the hire of Blake Dixon as
Appraiser Trainee effective April 7,
2014 at Grade 17 Step 3.
ed by unanimous vote: To authorize
Human Resources to begin recruit-
ment, interviewing, and recom-
mending hire to fill the vacancy of
Registered Nurse position.
mending to hire to fill the vacancy
of Home Health Aide Marie
Rickbeil.
mending to hire to fill the vacancy
of Home Health Aide Susan Bowen.
ed by majority vote with Neumann
voting against: To authorize
mending to hire for GIS
Technician.
On motion by Neumann and sec-
ond by Kircher, the following
ed by unanimous vote: To amend
the board action for resignation
date of Vernon Vangsness from the
Sauk River Watershed District
Board of Managers from April 10,
2014 to May 1, 2014.
Commissioners Report
The Government Center flood
damage construction is progressing
well. The project should be finished
within the next 2-3 weeks. The
County Auction is now done and
Erickson will bring the numbers to
the next Commissioner Meeting.
The sale tax refunds from the first
auction that were charged at a
metro sales tax rate instead of a
County tax rate will be refunded to
the customers. Erickson also
reported the County is done paying
rent at the incubator building as of
April 2, 2014. Neumann announced
that April is National County
Government Month.
Commissioner Kneisl recessed
the meeting until April 15, 2014.
Commissioner Warrants Amount
CENTRACARE
CLINIC LP 11,025.00
COUNTRYSIDE
PLUMBING 2,372.19
IMPACT
TECHNOLOGY 4,500.00
LITTLE FALLS
MACHINE INC 3,136.89
METRO SALES INC 2,151.22
MORRISON CO
PUBLIC 2,415.95
NORTHERN STAR
COOP 2,396.46
SHIRLEYS GAS &
GROC 3,524.28
WIDSETH SMITH
NOLTING 4,525.50
Payments less
than 2000 31,012.60
Final Total 67,060.09
On a motion by Erickson and
second by Kircher, the preceding
minutes of the County Board
meeting held April 1, 2014 were
duly approved by a unanimous
vote of the Todd County Board of
Commissioners at the Regular
Board Meeting held on April 15,
2014
Witness my hand and seal
Gary Kneisl,
County Board Chairperson
Denise Gaida,
Todd County
Auditor-Treasurer
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Annual Meeting Notice
The Todd County Housing and
Redevelopment Authoritys
annual meeting will be held on
Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 4:00
p.m. at Sunrose Courts, 300
Linden Ave, Browerville, MN
56438
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Notice of Public
Accuracy Testing
The public is welcome to
observe the Public Accuracy
Testing of Election Machines for
the Todd County Special General
Election.
Testing will be held on
Monday, May 5th, 2014 from 9:00
a.m. 10:00 a.m. in the Election
Room located in the Main Street
Government Center at 347
Central Ave, Long Prairie, MN.
Please contact 320-732-4414
with any questions.
Denise Gaida, Todd County
Auditor-Treasurer
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Property Transfers
WTY Kent K Trulson etux to
Loretta A Trulson Revocable
Trust Agreement dated 2-20-14
und 1/2 int in Lots 11 & 12 Blk 1
Sandy Beach rec 3-28-14
WTY Dorothy Park to Kevin
Park 1-11-07 SW4NW4 &
N2NW4 36-129-33 rec 3-28-14
TRUSTEE DEED Trustee of
the Donald W McIntire
Revocable Living Trust dated 4-
17-09 and any amendments
thereto, to Dean M Brown etal 3-
28-14 pt W2NE4 21-133-35 rec 3-
31-14
CORR QCD Carl W Emblom
aka Carl W Emblom Jr etux 1/2
und interest to Trustees of the
Carol W Emblom Family Trust
Agreement U/A dated 10-21-11
and 1/2 und interest to Trustees
of the Lois J Emblom Family
Trust Agreemtn U/Adated 10-21-
11, deed dated 3-27-14 pt GL 5
29-127-34, pt GL 4 29-127-34 and
pt RR track lying in pt of
NE4NE4 29-127-34 rec 3-31-14
QCD & ASSN of C/D Ronald E
Hoglund etux to Trustees of the
Kathleen M Hoglund Revocable
Trust Agreement dated 5-29-96
and as amended, deed dated 3-
27-14 (C/D dated 4-15-10
between Gary I Hoglund etal to
Justin R Rinde pt NE4 21-130-
33, pt E2NW4 21-130-33) rec 3-
31-14
QCD Robert D Degel and und
1/4 int to Gary E Danger, deed
dated 3-27-14 pt NE4SE4,
SE4SE4 6-131-35 and GL 1 7-
131-35 and GL 1 8-131-35 rec 3-
31-14
Thursday, April 24, 2014 The Browerville Blade, Page 7
cont. from page 6
Do you volunteer at a church supper or serve hotdogs at a com-
munity fundraiser? Do manage or work at a food stand that has
a Special Events License? Are you planning a graduation party?
Are you in charge of this years family reunion? It is critical that
all large group food event volunteers practice safe food handling
techniques.
You may be a good cook, but cooking for a crowd is different than
cooking at home. Theres a lot to learn about how to plan, pre-
pare and serve food in quantities as well as how to make sure the
food is safe. One in four Americans will get sick from a food-
related illness this year. Family or community members that are
elderly, young, suffering from a chronic disease or pregnant, are
more vulnerable to foodborne illnesses and need to be served
food that meets the highest standards of food preparation and
service. While foodborne illnesses can be as mild as a stomach
ache, they can also be fatal.
Find out what food safety practices you need to implement when
planning, preparing and serving food to a large group so no one
gets sick. Plan to attend the upcoming Cooking Safely For a
Crowd workshop. It will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2014
from 6-9 p.m. at the Morrison County Government Center in
Little Falls. Organizations in Morrison and Todd Counties will
get a reduction in the cost of their Special Events Food License
if they attend the workshop.
The cost for the workshop is $15.00 per person. Pre-registration
is required by April 30. You can register by sending: your name,
address, phone number, $15 check payable to University of
Minnesota, and the organization you will be representing. Mail
to: Extension Regional Office, 1424 East College Drive, Suite,
100, Marshall, MN 56258. For additional information or a reg-
istration form, contact Connie at 507-337-2819 or HYPERLINK
"mailto:schwa047@umn.edu" schwa047@umn.edu.
This workshop is a collaboration of the University of Minnesota
Extension Food Safety Team and the Morrison/Todd County
Public Health Department.
Cooking Safely for a Crowd
Workhop Offered in Little Falls
Ethnic Groups in
Minnesota: what our
ancestors faced and
what current immi-
grants confront
Part III: The Mexicans
By Rin Porter
The Chaska plant of the
Minnesota Sugar Company
(later American Crystal Sugar)
was the first large employer of
Mexican labor. Built in 1907,
recruiters set up offices in Texas
and other southwestern states to
hire Mexicans and Americans of
Mexican descent. The new
workers worked in beet fields on
farms near Albert Lea, Chaska,
and Savage. At first these
Mexicans were largely Mestizos
who stayed only 16 to 24 weeks
to work in the beet fields. But
gradually, families began to stay
over the winter. They settled
mostly in St Paul.
Between 1921 and 1930, about
459,000 Mexicans immigrated
legally. Thousands more arrived
illegally. Mexican workers had
performed so well that demand
for them as laborers remained
high (They Chose Minnesota, p.
92). They worked very hard and
were willing to put up with low
wages and poor working condi-
tions.
Living conditions, however,
were appalling. One former
migrant worker recalled a place
in Hollandale where this farmer
gave us two chicken coops to live
in and we had to clean all the
excrement out of it. And even as
well as you can wash a chicken
coop that is full of this stuff, on a
hot muggy day it still seeps out of
the woodworka total of twelve
people had to live in two chick-
en coops. (They Chose
Minnesota, p. 94)
As late as 1957, a Minnesota
state agency found chicken coop
housing still being used, but it
reported that the occupants
refused to protest for fear they
would lose their jobs. (They
Chose Minnesota p. 94)
From 1930 to 1939, the
Depression years, the growth of
the St Paul colony of Mexican
workers was steady. The
Minnesota Sugar Company cur-
tailed its activities, leaving many
without jobs. Railroads, which
had provided some employment,
now took the position that
Mexicans should return to
Mexico. In 1934, some 328 per-
sons were deported to Mexico
from Ramsey County at the
request of the relief authorities.
Included were many children
who had been born in the United
States and were thus citizens.
(They Chose Minnesota, p. 95)
When World War II started,
another labor shortage began.
The recruiting of Mexican work-
ers resumed in Texas and Mexico
in 1941. The Catholic church in
Crookston began mission activi-
ties for Spanish-speaking
migrants. Migrant committees
opened work centers in
Moorhead and Mapleton.
Minnesota Valley and Fairmont
Canning companies employed
more than 1000 migrant workers
(They Chose Minnesota, p. 97).
In 1950, a study reported fig-
ures for the six main employers
of foreign and Latin-American
labor: American Crystal Sugar,
5000 to 6,000; Green Giant, 500
to 1,200; Fairmont Canning, 300
to 1,200; Faribault Canning, 110
to 180; Owatonna Canning, 100
to 150; Hollandale Farm Labor
Association, 750 to 2,000 (They
Chose Minnesota, p. 97).
Another report said the hous-
ing and sanitary facilities provid-
ed by employers are very often
totally inadequate for normal,
healthful living. In one area the
average amount of space provid-
ed in 1944 was about one room to
a family of six or seven. (They
Chose Minnesota, p. 97)
During the 1970s, the perma-
nent Mexican-American commu-
nity in Minnesota and the
migrant workers were under-
counted or miscounted in the fed-
eral census. The U.S. Census of
1970 found the number of
Mexicans in the state to be 4,575,
while a Mexican-American
spokesman said the number was
closer to 37,000. In 1980, the
Council on Spanish-Speaking
Affairs reported about 50,000
persons. Most of these came from
Texas and were American citi-
zens. (They Chose Minnesota, p.
103).
Many Minnesota communities
showed little intermingling of
European-American residents
and Mexican-American migrant
workers. One reporter wrote, the
life of a migrant isnt just work-
ing in the fields 6 or 7 days a
week. Its living in dilapidated
shacks, courtesy of the farmer for
whom you work. Its getting
water from the farmers outside
hose because your house doesnt
have running water. Its being
stared at when you are inside a
store and ignored when you are
outside. An invisible barrier
exists between the permanent
residents of the Red River Valley
and their migrant neighbors.
(They Chose Minnesota, p. 103,
quoting from the Minneapolis
Tribune, August 1971)
Although most Mexicans and
Mexican-Americans now live in
the Minneapolis-St Paul metro-
politan area, they are more geo-
graphically dispersed throughout
the state than any other immi-
grant group. Other Spanish-
speaking people included in
Minnesotas Latino population
come from Cuba, Puerto Rico,
Guatemala, El Salvador,
Columbia, and Ecuador. They fill
all professional occupations,
from real estate to technology to
law to architecture. More than
1000 Mexican-American busi-
nesses operate in Minnesota,
generating more than $200 mil-
lion in sales.
The most recent Latino immi-
grants, especially those who do
not speak English well, often
work in meat-packing and food
processing, roofing, construction,
janitorial services, food service,
and the hospitality industry.
(Immigration in Minnesota:
Discovering Common Ground,
brochure produced by The
Minneapolis Foundation)
MEXICANS AND MEXICAN-
AMERICANS IN TODD COUNTY
By the time of the 2000 U.S.
Census, parts of Minnesota,
including Todd County saw a
large increase in Mexican resi-
dents. Todd, Stearns, Otter Tail,
and Hubbard counties saw their
Mexican populations increase by
200% or more between 1990 and
2000. Those counties had
between 5 and 12% of their resi-
dents of Hispanic origin
(Mapping Census 2000: The
Geography of U.S. Diversity, U.S.
Dept of Commerce, Bureau of the
Census)
By the 2010 census, the states
Latino population had quadru-
pled in the 20 years since 1990,
increasing from about 54,000 to
about 250,000 (2010 Census
Data). The majority over 60%
of Latinos - were born in the
U.S. They are not immigrants.
The population of Minnesota is
about 6% foreign-born less
than half the national average.
( www. d e mo g r a p h y. s t a t e .
mn . u s / i mmi g r a t i o n . h t m
<http://www.demography.mn.us/i
mmigration.htm> )
Long Prairie ranks 30th in
percentage of Mexicans and
Mexican-Americans in the popu-
lation, out of 765 cities in
Minnesota. The top five
Minnesota cities for percentage
of Mexicans and Mexican-
Americans are St James, Oslo,
Worthington, Gaylord, and
Madelia, all with more than 11%.
(http://zipatlas.com/us/mn/city-
comparison/percentage-Mexican-
population.htm)
Other Todd County cities are
also ranked, but much lower:
Browerville, 194th; Staples,
224th; Clarissa, 518th; and
Eagle Bend, 581st.
In Long Prairie, Mexican-
American entrepreneurs have
established retail businesses
including grocery stores, restau-
rants, and bakeries. But they
have not been invited to join the
Long Prairie Chamber of
Commerce.
The Mexican-American immi-
grant and U.S.-born population
plays an important economic role
in Greater Minnesota, as many
rural communities face the situa-
tion of aging European-American
workers and population loss.
Mexican-American workers are
an integral part of the workforce,
not just in farm fields, but also in
factories, offices, healthcare
facilities, and schools.
Like all Minnesotans,
Mexican-American immigrants
and U.S.-born citizens contribute
to the economy in multiple ways:
paying taxes, filling job vacan-
cies, starting businesses, revital-
izing neighborhoods, and con-
suming goods and services. The
short-term costs of job training,
health care, and public assis-
tance that some immigrants
need are more than offset by the
economic benefits they produce
over the long term. According to
county estimates, Latinos are not
overrepresented on local social
service rolls (MPR News, April
28, 2010).
A Spanish-speaking church
holds regular services in Long
Prairie. One of the early arrivals
in Long Prairie was Pastor Rene
Morazan of the Spanish-lan-
guage Apostolic Church of the
Faith in Christ Jesus, in Long
Prairie. He came to Minnesota in
1998 from California with his
wife. I really like Minnesota, he
said in a radio interview. I like
the people. I think I'm going to be
here for a long time. Part of his
mission is helping Latinos adjust
to life in the Midwest. We con-
nect people with jobs, says
Morazan. (MPR News, April 28,
2010)
A Spanish-language newspa-
per, La Voz (The Voice), serves
the region by providing news and
announcements.
DIFFICULTIES FACED BY
MEXICANS AND MEXICAN-
AMERICANS IN TODD COUN-
TY
Because their appearance is
often different from the light hair
and light skin of European
Americans, Mexicans and
Mexican-Americans are fre-
quently made to feel uncomfort-
able because Todd County resi-
dents who are European-
American stare at them. Todd
County has been a primarily a
county of white people for most of
the last 130 years. Many white
residents over age 50 do not have
experience meeting and talking
with people of color, whether
African, Latino, American
Indian, or Asian. So they stare,
whether out of curiosity or out of
hostility to people who are differ-
ent.
In conversation, the practice
of grouping people together, as
this article does, as Mexicans,
Mexican-Americans, Germans,
African-Americans, etc., pro-
duces problems because it cre-
ates categories that obscure the
differences between individuals
who share a geographic or cul-
tural origin. While its true that
people from the same nation,
ethnic group, or religion may
share many customs and prac-
tices, these can vary from family
to family, and often become less
pronounced over time. Its impor-
tant not to assume that everyone
from one country or region fol-
lows the same cultural practices.
People arrive in Minnesota
with varying levels of literacy,
education, experience, family
support, and health, as well as
differences in age, gender, reli-
gion, and disability. Yet even
though Mexican-Americans have
been living in Minnesota for
more than 100 years, the estab-
lished Mexican-American resi-
dents often find themselves
being treated like newcomers,
rather than long-time contribu-
tors to Minnesota. (Immigration
in Minnesota: Discovering
Common Ground, brochure pro-
duced by The Minneapolis
Foundation)
According to the Minneapolis
Foundation, Whether legal or
undocumented immigrants, per-
manent or migrant residents,
Latino workers in low-wage occu-
pations face regular threats to
and abuses of their human and
civil rights. Overtime pay, work-
er safety, and housing conditions
are just a few areas in which
abuses occur. Workers often
fear retaliation for efforts to
ensure safe and fair employment
conditions (Immigration in
Minnesota: Discovering Common
Ground, brochure produced by
The Minneapolis Foundation, p.
9).
Minnesotas public school stu-
dents now speak more than 70
different languages at home.
Some students were born in the
U.S. and speak English fluently,
although their parents speak
their native language at home.
Others are classified as English
Language Learners (ELL).
Because they have limited
ability to speak, read, and write
English, ELL students often
struggle academically. But even
the students who speak English
fluently confront challenges.
Many non-English-speaking par-
ents find it difficult to communi-
cate with teachers about home-
work and other important mat-
ters. ELL students in Long
Prairie, Staples, and other local
school systems confront these chal-
lenges. Latinos comprise a quarter
of the overall student body and
around half of kindergarteners and
1st and 2nd graders in the Long
Prairie-Grey Eagle School District.
It takes time to overcome these
challenges. But as Germans and
Poles learned a century ago, by the
third generation, the language bar-
riers have been overcome and reli-
gious differences are generally for-
gotten.
Mexican food, customs, and
annual festivals bring enjoyment to
many residents of Todd County,
regardless of their ethnic back-
ground. Last year, more than 900
people attended the Cinco de Mayo
(5th of May) Celebration in Long
Prairie.
Although their current circum-
stances may be difficult sometimes,
the Mexican and Mexican-
American residents of Todd County
remain hopeful as they become
assimilated and accepted into
Minnesota culture and society.
Just as the ancestors of German
and Polish people did, new Mexican
immigrants learn English as soon
as they can in most cases. It is dif-
ficult, but with the help of their
children in school, they make
progress. Other Mexicans and
Mexican-Americans already speak
English well, and take part in
American celebrations.
With a license, teens
can hunt toms for
entire turkey season
This year for the first time,
youth age 17 and younger can hunt
the entire Minnesota spring turkey
season or until they harvest a
turkey and they can choose any
location open to turkey hunting,
the Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources said.
Youth age 13-17 need to obtain a
license for a fee of $5. Youth age 12
and younger need to obtain a free
license. License vendors will add a
$1 issuing fee.
Spring wild turkey season
begins Wednesday, April 16 and
runs through Thursday, May 29.
Gone is the need for youth to
pick a single time period and risk
getting shut out by bad weather or
an unexpected conflict with school,
work or family obligations.
Adults should share their pas-
sion for hunting and get kids out in
the field. said Mike Kurre, DNRs
mentoring program coordinator.
The season structure for youth
and inexpensive license fees pro-
vide the opportunity to build the
family turkey hunting tradition
from the ground up or the parents
down.
Licenses may be purchased from
any DNR license agent, online at
www.mndnr.gov/buyalicense or by
telephone at 888-665-4236. People
purchasing via Internet or by tele-
phone should allow seven to 10
days for the turkey license and
attached site tag to arrive in the
mail. All turkey hunters must have
their license and tag in possession
when hunting.
A $3.50 convenience fee will be
charged for telephone purchases.
An additional fee of 3 percent of the
transaction amount plus $1.65 for
mailing the license will be added to
online purchases.
Additional information about
the spring turkey hunting season is
available on the DNR website at
www.mndnr.gov/hunting/turkey.
cont. from April 17 Blade
Traffic Citations
Todd County Sheriff
Brad R. Grunig, Eagle Bend,
possess marijuana-$240.00; pos-
sess drug paraphernalia-$50.00
Jeffrey S. Lewandowski, Alex-
andria, domestic assault-$385.00,
90 days, stayed 63 days, 2 yr,
domestic abuse treatment, no alco-
hol, random testing, no contact
w/victim(s), attend AA 2 x per
month, not possess firearms or
dangerous weapons, DNA sample
Long Prairie Police
Lisa M. Daley, Ham Lake, theft-
$390.00, restitution reserved 30
days, 90 days, stayed 90 days, 1 yr,
probation, 1 yr
Joseph D. Derosier, Sauk
Rapids, flee peace officer in motor
vehicle-$590.00, C of C 15 mo.,
stayed 3 yr, 45 days, supervised
probation, 3 yr, DNA sample
Rigoberto Hernandez Arellano,
Long Prairie, drive after cancella-
tion-$290.00
Luis M. Hernandez Chavez,
false name to peace officer-$490.00,
180 days, stayed 175 days, 2 yr,
supervised probation, 2 yr
Brian C. Johnson, Melrose, no
seat belt used-$115.00
Sara L. Meis, Long Prairie,
leave scene of parked vehicle acci-
dent-$290.00
Juan O. Monrroy-Montanez,
Long Prairie, disorderly conduct-
$135.00, 90 days; domestic assault-
$140.00, 90 days
Gerardo I. Moreno, Long
Prairie, no valid license-$190.00
Maria G. D. Orozco, Long
Prarie, no seat belt used-$115.00
Ignacio Rodriguez-Herrera,
Long Prairie, 1st degree assault-
$140.00, C of C, 98 mo., DNA sam-
ple, no contact w/victim(s)
Raymond E. Romaniuk, Buxton,
ND, no valid license-$190.00; pass-
ing on right-$50.00
Staples Police
Luann E. Braford, Staples, no
Leo G. Carlson, Randall, DWI-
$785.00, 365 days, 364 days stayed,
1 yr, supervised probation, 1 yr,
chem use assess, MADD impact
panel, no alcohol, random testing
Adam J. Denn, Motley, fail to
stop-$140.00
Marvin D. Goodwater, Motley,
fail to stop-$140.00
Casey L. Johnson, Motley, disor-
derly conduct-$200.00
Shayne L. Koppes, Staples, no
Jamie M. Kreiner, Motley, dis-
honored check-$110.00
Jeffrey D. McLaughlin,
Audubon, drive after revocation-
$285.00; no insurance-$200.00
Jeffrey A. Merritt, Duluth, drive
after revocation-$285.00
Nathan T. Petro, Wadena, no
insurance-$290.00
Scott M. Snyder, Staples, no seat
belt used-$115.00; no drivers
license in possession-$20.00
Charles L. Sowers, Staples, no
Osakis Police
Michael A. Dukowitz, Motley,
operate unregistered vehicle-
$190.00
DNR
Jacob J. Deblieck, Eagle Bend,
possess over limit-$140.00
Jerry M. Keil, St Cloud, fish
w/extra line-$140.00
Kyle G. Moscho, Osakis, leave
fish house at public access-$140.00
Zachary J. Wimmer, Pierz, no
license in possession-$115.00
MNState Patrol
James M. Knopik, Little Falls,
log book not current-$140.00
Carlos A. Abonce-Carrillo, Long
Prairie, 65/55-$130.00
Aaron F. Claude, Melrose, no
proof insurance-$290.00
Tommy L. Fleming, unknown,
drive after revocation-$290.00, 90
days, stayed 19 days, 1 yr
Joshua S. Goertz, Sauk Centre,
69/55-$140.00
Frankie S. Rabadan, Waite
Park, drive after cancellation-
$590.00, 365 days, stayed 350 days,
2 yr, supervised probation, 2 yr
Daniel L. Webb, Osakis, window
tint too dark-$140.00
ASK A TROOPER
By Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the
Minnesota State Patrol
Question: Dear Trooper Grabow,
I drive a school bus and have expec-
tations from parents, the school,
the bus company and myself. I
transport 50 students ages 4 1/2 to
18, with an equally wide range of
personalities. I have had an assault
occur along my bus route, the cut-
ting and damaging to school bus
seats and property, and a first
grade student that writes sayings
on school bus property that might
be heard at a construction site.
How do I prioritize to minimize dis-
tracted driving in my line or work?
Answer: Let me thank you for
providing your service of transport-
ing what I believe to be the worlds
most precious cargo - our children.
To say you have dynamic distrac-
tions would be an understatement.
First and foremost is the traffic
safety that you are responsible for -
getting the students to and from
those destinations. As busy and
distracting as it can be, it is best to
focus on what we CAN control. Im
sure your bus company and school
district have policies on how to deal
with these other issues you men-
tion and would encourage you to do
that, along with common sense. If
something needs to be tended to
immediately, find a safe place to
pull over and park completely off
the road, as to not create a hazard.
Activate the warning or emergency
lights as needed and provide the
attention, as required. Let me
again thank you for the job you do.
Parents, talk to your children
about school bus safety for both on
and off the bus. Kids need
reminders, too. When on the bus:
stay seated, listen to the driver and
use quiet voices.
If you have any questions con-
cerning 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.
Property Transfers
QCD Dorinda Berscheit etux
to Trustees of the Trust
Agreement of Bradley and
Dorinda Berscheit, deed dated 3-
21-14 and und 1/4 int in pt
NW4NE4 28-127-32 rec 3-31-14
WTY Greg Marthaler etux to
Mathaler Properties Family LLP
3-20-14 pt SW4 30-127-35,
W2NW4 30-127-35, E2NW4 and
pt W2NW4 13-127-35 rec 3-31-14
WTY-JT Emanuel J Byler etux
to Eli C Herschberger etux 4-1-14
pt E2SE4 30-129-34 rec 3-31-14
WTY Aloysius M Wettstein
etux to Taylor G Lunemann 3-31-
14 Lot 9 & pt Lot 8 Blk 2
Tauberts Woodland Add to Long
Prairie rec 3-31-14
WTY Mary K Mock to Todd A
Asmus 3-21-14 Lots 6 & pt Lot 7
Blk 1 Bonds First Add to Eagle
Bend rec 4-1-14
AROUND THE COUNTY
The Browerville Blade,
Page 9
Thursday,
April 24, 2014
Sheriffs Report
During the month of April, the sheriffs office has received numerous
complaints by people attempting to e-file their income taxes and learning
someone has already filed using their social security number. This is a
form of identity theft and fraud and anyone who has had this happen
should contact law enforcement so a report may be filed and investigation
started. There are forms for the IRS that need to be completed and addi-
tional steps the victim may take, such as notifying major credit bureaus.
On April 11, at 4:09 pm, the sheriffs office received a report of a phone
scam. The caller ID identified the call was from ALERT and was an auto-
mated recording offering $3000 worth of grocery certificates and a $400
home alert system. It is believed this is a scam, and again Todd County cit-
izens are reminded tobe cautious about giving personal information over
the phone.
At approx. 11 am, April 12, the sheriffs office responded to a damage to
property complaint in the city of Browerville. A maroon Ford Escorts
windshield was smashed. No one was injured.
Neils Motor Sports reported a theft on April 14, at 9:09 am. A 2009
Kawasaki KX 450 F, green, pro circuit pipe, with Monster Energy graph-
ics kit, dirt bike had been stolen over the weekend of April 12-13. It has
yellow number plates with the number #284.
At 8:30 pm, April 15, Christopher Thompson, Verndale, struck a deer on
State Highway 210 with his Volkswagon, causing front end damage. No
injuries were reported.
On April 16, at 8:13 am, the sheriffs office was notified of a one vehicle
rollover on County 16, north of County 14. Austin Chyba, rural
Browerville, driving a 1999 Ford Ranger, left the road and overturned.
Chyba was transported to CentraCare Hospital in Long Prairie by the
Browerville ambulance where he was treated for minor injuries.
Browerville Fire Department assisted at the scene. Snow and ice covered
road conditions were a contributing factor in the accident.
Anyone with information concerning any of these cases is urged
to call the Todd County Sheriffs Department at 320-732-2157 or 1-
800-794-5733.
Court Report
Court appearances are First Appearance, RU8 (second appear-
ance), and Omnibus (third appearance)
April 14:
Travis R. Radford, Alexandria, was sentenced for probation violation.
His initial sentence was imposed. He was fined $582, committed to the
Commissioner of Corrections for 36 months, sentence stayed for 25 years,
sentenced to 365 days in jail, placed on supervised probation for 25 years,
and ordered to attend a sex offender program, complete a chemical use
assessment, have on contact with females under 18, have no contact with
the victim or her family, abstain from alcohol, complete a psychological
evaluation, be subject to random testing, supply a DNA sample, and may
not possess/use pornography.
Steven M. Fimon, Long Prairie, appeared for a bail hearing on two
counts of DWI, and driving after cancelation charges. A May 5 omnibus
hearing was scheduled.
Jacob P. Whalen, Long Prairie, pled guilty to third degree burglary.
Sentencing was set for June 2.
Rocky G. Quamme, Duluth, failed to appear for a probation violation
hearing. A warrant was issued.
Shane A. Holen, Long Prairie, appeared for a probation violation hear-
ing.
Ignacio Rodriquez-Herrera, Long Prairie, was sentenced for DWI. He
was fined $810 and sentenced to 179 days.
Walter P. Hoppe, Burtrum, failed to appear for a pre-trail hearing.
Doyle S. Iluches, Long Prairie, appeared for an omnibus hearing on
charges of terroristic threats, careless driving, no valid license, and disor-
derly conduct.
Anthony R. Leyendecker, Burtrum, pled guilty to second degree crimi-
nal sexual conduct. Sentencing was set for June 16.
Jeffrey J. Larson, Browerville, pled guilty to fourth degree assault. He
will be sentenced June 23.
Christian S. Anderson, Long Prairie, appeared in court on refusal to
test, DUI, and driving after revocation charges. Ajury trial was scheduled
for April 23.
Shawn M. Ettle, Avon, appeared for an omnibus hearing on two counts
of mistreating animals, and first and third degree criminal damage to
property charges. A June 9 settlement conference was set.
Michaela L. Brown, Eagle Bend, failed to appear for a pre-trial hearing
on domestic assault and disorderly conduct charges. Awarrant was issued.
Vernon R. Pearcy, Long Prairie, appeared for a settlement conference on
charges of failure to register as a predatory offender. The hearing was con-
tinued to May 5.
Ralph J. Freeman, Sartell, appeared for a jury trial on charges of
angling while spearing fish in a dark house.
Mariano Guerra, Long Prairie, appeared for an omnibus hearing on
charges of first degree sale of drugs, first degree possession of drugs, and
possession of a weapon. A contested omnibus hearing was set for May 21.
Charles A. Biksen, Hewitt, appeared for an omnibus hearing on charges
of possession of marijuana.
Darrell L. Biksen, Sebeka, appeared for an omnibus hearing on first
degree sale of drugs, first degree possession of a controlled substance, sec-
ond degree sale of methamphetamine, third degree sale of narcotics, and
fifth degree possession of marijuana charges. A pre-trial was set for June
9 and a jury trial for July 2.
Michael D. Schwab, Garfield, pled not guilty to theft at his arraign-
ment. A pre-trial hearing was set for May 12.
John R. M. Weber, Staples, pled not guilty to making obscene/harass-
ing phone calls at his arraignment. Apre-trial hearing was set for May 5.
Nels C. Tryggestad, Little Falls, pled not guilty to three counts of DWI
at his arraignment. A May 5 pre-trail hearing was scheduled.
Antoinette M. Plakut, Little Falls, pled guilty to possession of mari-
juana and DUI charges at an omnibus hearing. Sentencing was scheduled
for May 12.
Scott W. Otterstetter, Long Prairie, made his first appearance on
charges of aiding an offender and obstructing the legal process. An April
28 RU8 hearing was set.
Tuesday L. Weekley, Staples had her RU8 hearing continued to April
21. She is charged with second degree assault, terroristic threats, fifth
degree possession of marijuana, domestic assault and obstructing the
legal process.
Jeffrey T. Walker, Burtrum, appeared for an RU8 hearing on charges
of third degree burglary, possessing burglary tools, felon in possession of
a firearm and driving after cancellation. An omnibus hearing was sched-
uled for May 5.
Bradley J. Becker, Browerville, entered a not guilty plea to charges of
two counts of domestic assault. A pre-trail was set for May 12.
Ashley N. Reece, Grey Eagle, appeared for an RU8 hearing on fifth
degree possession of marijuana charges. An omnibus hearing was set for
May 5.
David N. Anderson, Randall, was arraigned on charges of fifth degree
assault and disorderly conduct. A jury trial was scheduled for May 28.
Danielle D. Colburn, Bertha, appeared for a pre-trial hearing on
charges of expired plates and uninsured vehicle.
Jesus J. Guzman, Apple Valley, was arraigned on driving after cancel-
lation charges. The hearing was continued to May 5.
April 15:
Phillip M. Johnson, Eagle Bend, was found guilty to harassment at an
admit/deny hearing. He was fined $590, and committed to the
Commissioner of Corrections for 21 months, with credit for 222 days
served.
Dustin D. Quirk, Randall, made his first appearance on theft charges.
An April 28 RU8 hearing was scheduled.
April 17:
David A. Goulet, Grey Eagle, appeared for an evidentiary hearing on
charges of probation violation.
Warren K. Steffen, Cushing, appeared in court on DWI charges.
Christine L. Nauer, Long Prairie, pled guilty to second degree assault.
Sentencing was set for April 24.
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Local approach to
Anti-Bullying
PRINCIPALS, TEACHERS AND PARENTS
ARE BEST EQUIPPED TO PROTECT ALL
STUDENTS.
The Minnesota Senate passed a contro-
versial anti-bullying bill today that adds a
new layer of state bureaucracy, passes on
$20 million per year in new costs to local
school districts, and ultimately takes away
some of their ability to handle bullying and
student safety.
Nobody likes bullying, said Senator
Gazelka, (R Nisswa). It's important to
make sure ALL children feel safe in our
schools. I support anti-bullying policies that
are developed and implemented at the local
level and I trust principals, teachers and par-
ents to keep our kids safe. I did support and
advocate for a bill that included strong
parental notification requirements at the
beginning, middle, and end of any bullying
investigation, for parents of both bullied stu-
dents and alleged offenders.
Sen. Gazelka voted in favor of an
amendment using a model that is supported
by the Minnesota School Board Association.
That model is patterned after tested legisla-
tion that has worked in other states, has
received an A++ rating from the national
website BullyPolice.org, and was referenced
by Minnesota Attorney General Lori
Swanson as a model to replicate. The
amendment was ultimately voted down.
The bill passed today also adds a new
taxpayer-funded School Climate Council and
School Climate Center within the Minnesota
Department of Education that will be
charged with implementing and enforcing
the new law.
Another concern with the legislation is
the inclusion of a list of demographic groups
who will receive specific protection under the
law. Parents who testified against this lan-
guage raised concerns that students who
dont fall under one of these categories will
not be equally protected.
Senators also raised concerns about
whether parents would be notified if their
child is the victim of bullying or is accused of
bullying, stressing that parents should be
kept at the center of any conversation about
their kids.
While some changes have been made
to make the law easier for school adminis-
trators to implement, not enough was done
to address the concerns of parents and stu-
dents, added Senator Gazelka. Every
school in Minnesota already has an anti-bul-
lying policy created by local officials; it's
required by state law. We should trust local-
ly elected school boards to create policies
that fit their communities. The bill that was
passed by Democrats will override local con-
trol and discretion to deal with local problems
and will tie hands of administrators and
teachers with red-tape and lawyers.
Minnesota doesn't need a one-size-fits-all
mandate on our schools.
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The Todd County Transfer Station has an opening for a temporary
Summer Help Position from May through August.
POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for assisting the
public with disposal of garbage, demolition, household hazardous waste
and recycling products in a safe and efficient manner.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a High School
Diploma and prior experience running a skid-steer and forklift.
Applicants must be at least 18 and able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Applicants must pass a background check.
COMPENSATION: $9.00 per hour only. This is a non-exempt, non-
union temporary position.
HOW TO APPLY: Required application materials are available at the
Browerville Transfer Station (30433 US 71, Browerville, MN 56438),
Todd County Administration Department, 215 First Avenue South,
Suite 300, Long Prairie, MN 56347, phone 320?732?6447. Completed
Todd County Applications shall be e-mailed to
lori.jorgensen@co.todd.mn.us, or mailed/delivered to the
Administration Department.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications for this position will be
accepted through May 2nd, 2014 at 4:30 pm.
Todd County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable
accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages
both prospective and current employees to discuss potential
accommodations with the employer.
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Todd County
Full-time Jailor/Dispatcher(s)
The Todd County Sheriff s Office has an opening for Full-time
Jailor/Dispatcher(s), this position will primarily be a Jailor position.
POSITION SUMMARY: Todd County Jailor responsibilities and duties
shall range from booking of inmates, intake of inmates, supervision of
inmates, searches of inmates, area searches, and conducting estab-
lished programs for inmates as directed by the policies and procedures
manual and Jail Administrator.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a High School
Diploma or equivalent. Excellent verbal and written communication
skills, possess computer skills with experience in Windows based soft-
ware, telecommunications devices, radio communications and have the
ability to favorably interact with the public, inmates, fellow employees
and supervisors. AJailor must be able to function and make important
decisions under stressful situations. Must be willing to work flexible
hours including evenings, weekends and holidays and available to
cover shifts on short notice. Must pass a background check.
SALARY: Grade 17 $14.24 - $21.98 per hour. This is a Teamster union
position.
HOW TO APPLY: Official Todd County Application for Employment
and job description are available at the on SharePoint or the Todd
County Administration Department, 215 First Avenue South, Suite
300, Long Prairie, MN 56347, phone 320 732 6155. Completed Todd
County Applications shall be e mailed to lori.jorgensen@co.todd.mn.us,
or mailed/delivered to the Administration Department.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications for this position will be
accepted through May 5th, 2014 at 4:30 pm.
Todd County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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The Browerville Blade, Page 12, Thursday, April 24, 2014
from them for $8,100.
Todd County Sheriff s
Department Investigator Scott
Dirkes, a 27-year veteran, said law
enforcement personnel are seeing
an enormous increase in drug traf-
ficking, but not much of an
increase in activity in meth labs.
Whats happened is there has
been a huge influx of heroin in
Little Falls and St Cloud, Dirkes
said. Theyre selling it dirt cheap
to try to get people hooked on it.
The Mexican cartel is distributing
the meth were seeing here. Its
always been that way. People still
want the product. The use of mari-
juana hasnt changed, but we are
seeing worse abuse of prescription
drugs, which leads to meth use.
Wadena County Sheriff Mike
Carr said in a telephone interview
that he is not seeing an increase in
meth arrests, but meth is still a
problem. He said, Were seeing
more prescription drug abuse, and
the influx of black heroin and
cocaine. The meth labs are pretty
much gone. What is here now is
being brought in from the West
Coast and Mexico.
When asked who the drug users
are who are buying the illegal
drugs, Carr said, Theres no real
profile, its people from all walks of
life. But I would say the largest
category of meth addicts that we
see are white males aged 20 to 30.
With women, its abuse of prescrip-
tion drugs that we see most.
Todd County Attorney Chuck
Rasmussen told us in a telephone
interview that his office is han-
dling lots of pending drug cases.
Were overwhelmed here, he
said. Ive never seen anything like
the amount of drug cases weve
had in the last couple of months. I
have more than 30 pending drug
cases on my desk right now as
were speaking. There are first-
and second-degree cases of drug
sales, as well as fifth degree cases,
just trace amounts of meth in a
drug pipe, etc. We evaluate each
case because theyre all different.
We try to send the fifth-degree
drug trace-amount cases to treat-
ment and probation as provided for
in Minnesota Statutes 152.18. For
the large amounts in possession or
sale, depending on the criminal
history of the person and their
involvement in the sale or posses-
sion, we ask for prison time.
Sometimes the federal people may
step in and take over a case with a
large amount of drugs seized.
Were trying to do the best we can
with the resources we have.
See part two of this story
focusing on penalties and
additction that will be run in
next weeks edition of the
Browerville Blade.
Meth increase, continued
Allowance (COLA) wage
increase effective March 9, 2014,
and earned longevity steps
awarded retroactive to the first
pay period in January 2014.
In addition to these changes,
each employee union group
received something they wanted
that was not in previous agree-
ments. For example, two groups
received an increase in uniform
and safety equipment allowance.
These concessions were made to
encourage the groups to give up
the expensive retirement health
insurance benefits.
During the meeting, three of
the four commissioners seemed
to balk at the idea of awarding
the steps in January, and at the
idea of the 2% COLA wage
increase. These were not new
ideas they had been thorough-
ly discussed during negotiations
- but they will cost money at a
time when the county already
has a significant revenue deficit.
Human Resources Director
Karla Nalezny and Labor
Attorney Kristi Hastings, both of
whom were involved with negoti-
ations, did their best to explain
to the commissioners that the
union members were giving up a
lot of money by agreeing to the
new retirement benefit terms,
and that the county needed to
give something in order to get
something.
Nalezny and Hastings empha-
sized that the new retirement
benefit terms would save the
county an estimated $800,000
during the next 20 years. In the
previous system, each eligible
county retiree could have
received a retirement payout of
$26,000 in health insurance ben-
efits. The new health insurance
payout amount is $9,750. The
single-payer premium cap will
save the county a great deal of
money in the future.
The 2% COLA wage increase
will cost $80,000 this year,
Nalezny said.
Commissioners Dave Kircher,
Randy Neumann, and Rod
Erickson each made statements
opposing the cost of the COLA
wage increases and steps.
Erickson conceded that they
were necessary to get the labor
agreements concluded. Kircher
praised all county employees
and thanked them for their hard
work and loyalty to the county.
In addition to the labor agree-
ment discussions and votes, com-
missioners also approved hiring
and advertising for several
vacant positions:
Norbert Bueckers was hired
as a part-time truck driver in the
Solid Waste Department,
MaryAnn Woeste was hired as a
part time support staff in
Extension, the recruitment of a
4-H Summer Assistant was
approved for Extension, adver-
tising for a Full-Time Jailer/
Dispatcher was approved, adver-
tising for a Full-Time Feedlot
Officer in the Planning and
Zoning office was approved, and
Johnny Saarelas resignation as
a supervisor in the Jailer/
Dispatcher area was accepted,
and his return to work as a
Jailer/Dispatcher was approved.
In other business, the board:
--approved a 3.2 Malt Liquor
License from May 1 to Oct. 31 for
Lakeshore Resort.
--approved a gambling permit
for a one-day raffle on July 15 for
CentraCare Clinic, to be held at
the Long Prairie Country Club.
--approved an engineering
agreement with Widseth Smith
Nolting for $43,233, to provide
engineering services to Hartford
Township for the rebuilding and
strengthening of a historic
bridge in the township.
--approved a Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) for David
Patterson and Shannon OToole
Commissioners, continued
for the preliminary plat of
Prairie Lakes III in Section 32
of Long Prairie Township, and
rezoning of part of the property
for Prairie Lakes III to make
the zoning consistent through-
out the plat.
--approved a CUP for the pre-
liminary plat of Jenc Addition
for Arnold Jenc in Section 23 of
Birchdale Township, and rezon-
ing of a portion of the land in the
Jenc Addition plat to make the
zoning consistent throughout
the plat.
--approved a CUP for Tim
Stelling to expand his feedlot
from350 to 775 Animal Units
(dairy and beef cattle) and to
build a new confinement barn, in
Section 5 of West Union
Township.
--approved an agreement with
Stearns County for Stearns
County to provide Advanced
Inspector Services for the evalu-
ation of large, advanced septic
systems for restaurants, hotels,
or multiple residences, on an as-
needed basis, from 2014 to 2017.
--approved a fee for Advanced
Inspector Services of $500.
--approved the replacement of
three laptops for Sheriff s
Department squad cars.
--accepted, with deep regrets,
the resignation of Ed
Uhlenkamp as County Feedlot
Officer, effective April 25.
On April 16, at 8:13 am, the sheriffs office was notified of a one vehicle rollover on County 16, north
of County 14. Austin Chyba, rural Browerville, driving a 1999 Ford Ranger, left the road and over-
turned. Chyba was transported to CentraCare Hospital in Long Prairie by the Browerville ambu-
lance where he was treated for minor injuries. Browerville Fire Department assisted at the scene.
Snow and ice covered road conditions were a contributing factor in the accident.
Eagle Valley plans for
2014-2015 school year
By Rin Porter
Theres just a little over a
month left until school is over for
this year, and planning for next
year is in full swing at the Eagle
Valley School District.
Board members approved
2014-2015 contracts for three
office workers and approved the
posting and advertising for a
fourth office position at their
meeting on April 14.
The board also approved post-
ing and advertising for three
instructional and non-instruc-
tional positions, and approved
the 2014-2015 school calendar.
Superintendent Barry
Johnson is working on the class
schedule and trying to determine
how many full-time and part-
time personnel will be needed to
staff the pre-K-12 school in 2014-
2015. Its a big job.
Supt. Johnson has met with
superintendents from
Browerville and Bertha-Hewitt
districts, discussing ways that
the three districts might cooper-
ate with one another to provide
joint course offerings and sports
opportunities for students that
the individual districts might not
be able to offer alone. Nothing
has been decided, but doors are
opening for further exploration,
Johnson said.
Board members were told that
two proposals had been received
regarding the purchase of all or
part of the Eagle Bend building,
but that each proposal needed
additional information before it
could be considered. The propos-
als were submitted by a Trails
Association and by a group of
senior citizens in collaboration
with a community partnership.
Details were not released. The
board voted to table considera-
tion of the proposals until the
writers could be contacted and
asked to provide additional facts
about their offers.
At the beginning of the meet-
ing, a group of students, led by
Blake Notch, asked the board to
approve a proposal to extend the
Open Lunch Program to include
not only seniors, but also juniors.
The students presented a list of
requirements that each student
would have to meet in order to
participate. After discussion, the
board approved the proposal. As
soon as parent permission slips
are received by the school office,
the plan will go into effect. It will
last until the end of school on
May 22. As part of the program,
eligible students will be allowed
to walk or drive off school
grounds during the 35-minute
lunch period, as long as they
remain in the city of Clarissa.
Board members who chair
board committees presented
reports on the progress of their
work in marketing, personnel,
activities, and facilities.
Cindy Roos, Assistant
Principal and Activities
Coordinator, told the board that
the schools new disciplinary pro-
gram is continuing to experience
success, with far fewer students
being cited for discipline prob-
lems than was true in 2012-
2013.
Printed materials for this
months meeting were available
to the press and public, provid-
ing a wealth of information
about the schools activities and
student success.
Attention Blade subscribers: Please check your
expiration date on your mailing label, if it is prior
to March, 2014, renew now
for uninterrupted delivery!

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