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Chief Deputy Jon Sarago of the Todd County Sheriffs Department. ture, speech rate and volume, and whether a person covers his or her mouth when speaking. Chief Deputy Jon Sarago with the Todd County Sheriff s Department learned a lot about interviewing people in his peace officer training program and in his bachelors degree and specialists degree programs. Hes worked in law enforcement for 27 years. He pointed out differences between juveniles without any criminal history and adults with a lot of experience in the criminal justice system. Sarago said, Someone with a lot of experience in the criminal justice system may already have a defensive mindset (during an interview with law enforcement). They may not talk without an attorney, they often deflect responsibility onto their cohorts, and they also minimize their own involvement with the crime. I look for behavioral indicators which show reactions and signs of deception. Some of these behavioral indicators include scripted or planned responses to questions, body language including eye movement and whether there are displays of emotion. On the other hand, Sarago told us, juveniles are easier to talk to than hardened criminals because they arent as guarded as more experienced law violators are, and you can get a more authentic response: tears, rocking behavior, Continued on page 12.
On October 1st the Browerville Fire Department responded to a very fast moving garage fire at the home of Mike Kotula near Horseshoe Lake. Upon arrival by the Fire Department, the structure was completely engulfed. Kotula, with the assistance of a neighbor, was able to remove his car and ATV from the building before the fire got too bad. Kotula surmised that grass clippings on his riding lawn mower had ignited, causing the fire. In the photo above left Fire Department members soak Kotulas home to keep the flames from damaging it as well.
On September 26,2013 students and staff of Christ the King School participated in the "Just A Minute" (JAM) routine in hopes of creating a World Record number of students around the world participating in the same exercise routine at the same time. JAM World Record is a fun campaign to rally EVERYONE to pause and take just a minute for a fitness break. This campaign is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of making activity a daily habit, ensuring our kids learn healthy habits at a young age, and our schools have access to quality physical education programs. Students and staff at Christ the King were part of the 1,358,600 who helped create a new Worlds Record!
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Gardeners will be offering a $100 scholarship when the class and volunteer hours are completed. For more information contact the Todd County Extension Office 320732-4435; State Office 612-6251925; or email: mgweb@umn.edu
Obituary
Donald Dobos Donald Dobos, 92, Browerville, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Centra Care Health-Long Prairie Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, October 11, 2013 at 11:00 am at Christ the King Catholic Church, Browerville, with Father Peter VanderWeyst as celebrant. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday one hour prior to the mass at the church. Donald D. Dobos, son of Steve and Helen (Feela) Dobos was born May 7, 1921 in Browerville. He helped his dad on the farm. He enjoyed working with the farm animals. He first farmed with horses and later used a tractor which he enjoyed more than working with the horses. Donald is survived by his brother, Raymond (Donna) Dobos, Seattle, WA; sister-in-law, Helen Dobos, Nashwauk, MN, nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother, Saddie Dobos, brother, Edward and sisters, Leonedia (Lee) Craft, Irene Dahl and Alice Jenson Arrangements by Iten Funeral Home, Browerville.
Looking Back
50 years ago - Oct. 10, 1963 Joanne Steinert was crowned 1963 Homecoming Queen at an impressive ceremony at the high school auditorium. On Oct. 3, 1963, St. Josephs Catholic church again had a top on its steeple. The former steeple top was blown down in a freak wind storm in August of 1962. 25 years ago - Oct. 13, 1988 The empty buildings (Wrobels Service Station and the old Farmers Co-op Building) on Main St. at Fifth were torn down to make room for a new convenience store that will be built in the spring.
Marriage Licenses
Emmanual W. Miller, Colchester, IL, and Elizabeth I. Yoder, Bertha Adam L. Blombeck, Eagle Bend, and Jennifer J. Woge, Eagle Bend
Milestones
Happy Birthday this week to: Oct. 9: Steve Wiersgalla; Oct. 10: Joe Lorentz, Vicky Ackerson, Kellie Maschler, Dorothy Motzko; Oct. 11: Eileen Kurpiers, Dennis Zigan, Johnelle Brown, Tasha Schultz; Oct. 12: George Santer, Jack Dressen, Harry Carlson, Dan Pachan; Oct. 13: Jeff Steinert, Jane Buhl, Jerene Carlson, Warner Pechan-Klemish; Oct. 14: Doug Pufpaff, Pat Crosby, Jeff Chock, Mike Aksamit, Noah Crosby; Oct. 15: Pat Rech, Isabelle Pechan Happy Anniversary this week to: Oct. 9: Walt and Kathy Lucas; Oct. 10: Josn and Leslie Pechan; Oct. 11: Arnold and Joan Abrahamson; Oct. 12: Bob and Betty Schenk
Births
Lakewood Health System
Lisa and John Brown, Browerville, boy, Logan John, 7 lbs 2oz, September 27, 2013 Amy and Jason Jares, Aldrich, boy, Dalton Anthony, 5 lbs 13 oz, September 28, 2013 Stacy and Travis Grossman, Pillager, boy, Garrett Leigh, 6 lbs 10 oz, September 29, 2013 Brooke and Travis Dixon, Pillager, girl, Genevieve Marie, 7 lbs, October 1, 2013 Jody Holman and Aaron Hayes, Clarissa, girl, Nora Jean, 6 lbs 9 oz, October 2, 2013 Jenni Blessing and Mark Horak, Brainerd, boy, Oliver Charles, 7 lbs 2 oz, October 4, 2013
HAPPENINGS
The City of Browerville will be picking up bagged leaves and bundled twigs through October.
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Browerville AA and Al-Anon meet every Wednesday at 8 pm at the Todd County DAC Building (320) 533-0021
The Farmers Union Industries Long Prairie complex's September B-Safe winners of $50.00 Prairie Bucks certificates Dale Czechowicz, Melanie Hurt, and Roy Buhl - Congratulations
AUGERS AND CONNECTIONS Augers should have safety guards around all moving parts. The open ended part of the auger where grain is fed to fill the bin should have a metal wire grate to keep someone from reaching into the moving auger area and also to keep someone from falling into the auger. Augers are driven by a shaft with u-joints along the side of the auger that turn sprockets on top of the auger. These areas should all have guards to prevent clothing, fingers, and other body parts from coming into contact with them. ELECTRIC PANELS/ DISCONNECTS Take time to check the connections in all your electrical panels and disconnects. Turn off the main power and tighten each breaker connection and lug connection that may have become loose from use and vibrations caused by running machines and equipment. Be certain that fuses and breakers are not oversized for the circuits and wiring they feed. Be sure all equipment feeds have connected ground wires and that they are bonded in the panels and disconnects. Check that neutral connections are tight. Any splices or connections in junction boxes should be tight and ready for use. LIGHTING SAFETY Shorter days in the fall requires ample lighting to work around the farm. Many dangers lurk in underlit areas. Look over the areas that youll likely be in and add necessary lighting to accommodate these areas. SAFETY CHECKLIST Every year, accidents happen due to faulty cords, equipment, electrical panels, and electrical devices. Make a point to look for problem areas and correct them.
Peggys Potpourri
A pumpkin is really a squash. Pumpkins are grown all over the world. Six of the seven continents can grow pumpkins. Antarctica is the only continent where they won't grow. The Irish brought the tradition of pumpkin carving to America. The tradition originally started with the carving of turnips. When the Irish immigrated to the U.S., they found pumpkins a plenty and they were much easier to carve. Pumpkins contain potassium and Vitamin A. Pumpkin flowers are edible. The largest pumpkin pie ever made was over five feet in diameter and weighed over 350 pounds. It used 80 pounds of cooked pumpkin, 36 pounds of sugar, 12 dozen eggs and took six hours to bake. In early colonial times, pumpkins were used as an ingredient for the crust of pies, not the filling. Pumpkins were once recommended for removing freckles and curing snake bites. Pumpkins are 90 percent water. Eighty percent of the pumpkin supply in the United States is available in October. Native Americans used pumpkin seeds for food and medicine. The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds. I haven't taken my Christmas lights down. They look so nice on the pumpkin.......Winston Spear
Preheat oven to 350. Spray 9x13 pan with cooking spray. For crust: Combine dry ingredients. In a separate bowl beat brown sugar, shortening and butter until fluffy. Add the egg and molasses; beat until blended. Add the flour mixture and mix just until blended. Press the dough into the pan. Bake 15-18 minutes. Cool. For the cheesecake: Beat the cream cheese, pumpkin, sugar and pumpkin pie spice until well blended. Gently stir in the whipped topping. When the crust is cool, spoon the cream cheese mixture onto the crust. Level with the back of a spoon. Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. Store in refrigerator.
OPINIONS
by Rin Porter, District One Commission Member and Vice Chair The Todd County Planning Commission held a public hearing on Thursday, Oct. 3, at 7 PM at the Historic Courthouse. Present were: commission members Mike Wiener, Lloyd Graves, Gene Irsfeld, and Rin Porter; board liaison Commissioner Rod Erickson; staff, Linda Bleess and Chris Ahrens. There were three items on the agenda. The results of the public hearing are presented below. 1. Highway 27 Salvage, Shannon Hinnenkamp, application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to expand an existing business in Sec. 7 of Round Prairie Township to add 9.14 acres to the existing parcel of 10.15 acres. This application was heard at the September Planning Commission meeting and the CUP was recommended for approval. At its Sept. 17 meeting, the Todd County Board remanded the application back to the Planning Commission for additional review and consideration. SWCDD Director Tim Stieber considered each of the board's directives and prepared recommendations for the Planning Commission to discuss. After considerable discussion among members of the commission, the Planning Commission recommended once again that the CUP be approved by the board, with the conditions that a 10-ft fence be erected around the perimeter of the new acreage before establishing the expanded salvage yard, that the applicant notify Planning and Zoning when a MPCA storm water management permit is received and if it is
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LEGAL NOTICES
(7), Block One (1), Woodmans First Addition to the Village of Grey Eagle, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Register of Deeds, in and for the County of Todd and State of Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $77,300.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: $76,178.79 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: November 14, 2013, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Todd County Sheriffs Office, the East entrance to the Todd County Detention Center, city of Long Prairie to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to five (5) weeks under MN Stat. 580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on May 14, 2013, 2014. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGORS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: September 17, 2013. MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee Marinus W. Van Putten, Jr., Reg. No. 11232X BEST & FLANAGAN LLP
REMINDER
The second half of Real Estate Taxes are due on or before October 15th, 2013, except for property classified as Agricultural. (Be sure to look at the due dates on your statement, some classifications have changed per state laws, thus your due date has changed). State- Law requires that the penalty be applied to the unpaid balance on October 16th. These taxes are payable at the Todd County AuditorTreasurer Office,(215 1st Ave S, Suite 201, Long Prairie, MN 56347) or you may pay by mail, with the envelope being postmarked October 15th, 2013. PLEASE BRING YOUR STATEMENTS IN WHEN PAYING YOUR TAXES. The drop off box has been moved, to the tunnel of the Courthouse, just inside the street level doors across from the bank. This box is checked daily. KAREN BUSCH TODD COUNTY AUDITOR-TREASURER
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225 South Sixth Street, Suite 4000 Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 339-7121 Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.
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TODD COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 215 First Ave. South Long Prairie, Minnesota PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that on Thursday October 24, 2013 at 7:00 PM the Todd County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing in the Commissioners board room, 215 1st Ave South, Long Prairie, Minnesota to consider the following applications: (1) James & Cathy Kluempke: Big Birch Lake Registered Land Survey #2, Tract C, Section 25, Birchdale Township. Parcel ID #03-0070300. Site address 10134 Anne Trail Variance to construct a 40x26 ft garage with an 18x14 ft breezeway/entry to attach garage to home. Breezeway is 88 feet from the lake instead of the required 100 feet. Garage would be 106 ft from the lake meeting setback requirements. Also a variance to allow impervious surface of structures to be 18 % versus the allowed 15%. (2) Holiday Resort (Louis Gramsey): Lake Osakis, Wedners Point, Lots 9&10 & beg at NE cor Lot 9 S 110 ft E 5 ft SW 53 ft to lot line No to beg, Section 33, Leslie Township. Parcel ID #15-0046300. Site address 13377 Falcon Dr. After the fact Variance to allow the constructed 10x16 ft shed to be used for boat motors, gas tanks, life jacket storage & wood storage. Structure is located 30 feet from the lake instead of the required 75 feet. Will remove 3 existing buildings (10x8 east of lodge 6x8 ft currently used wood bin 6x4). (3) Chris Rice (Property owners Christopher & Rebecca Coborn) Mound Lake, Midgleys Second Subd, Lots 13-14 & beg at SE cor of Lot 12, NW to SW cor, N 45 ft, SE to beg, Section 2, Grey Eagle Township. Variances for setback from lake and height of structures: To construct a 20x20 ft addition to the existing home to be 72.8 feet from the lake versus the required 100 feet. Addition will consist of base-
ment and two stories with a height of 28 ft to peak versus the maximum allowed 18 ft. Also to construct a 28x28 ft garage addition to road side of home. Setback from lake can be met, variance required for addition to exceed the maximum allowed 18 ft height to peak, addition will be 28 ft. All persons interested are invited to attend said hearing and be heard on these matters. Todd County Board of Adjustment Loren Miller, Chairman
2003 to Minnesota Housing Finance Agency filed for record May 15, 2003 as Document No. 417657 in the office of the County Recorder in Todd County, Minnesota Said mortgage is not Registered Land. TRANSACTION AGENT: None TRANSACTION AGENTS MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: None LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank Home Mortgage, a division of U. S. Bank Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 202 Ward Street, Grey Eagle, MN 56336 TAX PARCEL ID NUMBER: 34-0018100 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot Six (6) and Seven
HIGH GAMES: MARK JOHNSON 215, KEVIN HESS 209, MIKE ROLFES 198, HIGH LADIES GAME: JESSIE OLSON 151 JACKIE SCHULTZ 149 HIGH SERIES: KEVIN DEZELL 559, AL BLOMMEL 546, KEVIN HESS 543 SPLITS: LEON DICKINSON 5-10
Football Fest
Before Browerville Tiger Home Games 5:30 - 6:30 pm Pregame cookout by the pool Enjoy high school athletics Support our Tigers Game start time 7:00 pm
Tiger Sports
Mon. Oct. 14: VB hosts StaplesMotley, 5:00; JVFB hosts Royalton, 4:30 Tue. Oct. 15: VB hosts Upsala, 5:00; JHVB @ Upsala, 4:30; JHFB hosts LPGE, 4:30 Wed. Oct. 16: FB hosts LPGE, 7:00
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To join 4-H or for more information, please contact the Todd County Extension Office at 320-732-4435 or email brun0302@umn.edu 4-H is the youth development program of our nations Cooperative Extension System.
WTY-JT Pavel M Ivanishin etux to Yuriy Bertosh etal 9-9-13 Lots 4,5,6 Blk 7 Sylvan Shores Villa rec 9-19-13 QCD Loyde L Zellgert etal to Mavis Zellgert 9-10-13 pt Outlots 7 & 8 Outlots in the town of Grey Eagle rec 9-20-13 WTY-JT Mavis Zellgert to Albert Hoffman etal 9-16-13 pt Outlots 7 & 8 Outlots in the town of Grey Eagle rec 9-20-13 WTY Eric J Kremer to Kelly J Weber 9-16-13 Lots 1,2,3 Blk 19 city of Browerville 9-20-13 WTY-JT Richard James Swenson etal to Jeremy J Vankoevering etal 9-16-13 Lot 8 Blk 2 Sundance Estates rec 9-20-13 QCD-JT James T. Sheeley to Justin Sing etal 9-11-13 pt GL 1 30128-35 rec 9-20-13 QCD Byron Biskey to Joann Hoppe Family Revocable Trust dated 1-1-06, deed dated 9-17-13 pt NE4SE4 27-128-32 subj esmt rec 920-13 QCD Daniel Reining to Reining Farms 9-13-13 NE4SW4 and NW4SE4 29-132-34 and pt S2NE4 29-132-34 rec 9-23-13 QCD Dale Reining to Reining Farms fka Reining and Sons 9-5-13 N2NW4 29-132-34 and NE4NE4 30-132-34 rec 9-23-13 QCD Dale Reining to Reining Farms fka Reining and Sons fka Robert Reining and Sons 9-13-13 NE4SW4 and NW4SE4 N2NW4 29-132-34 and pt S2NE4 29-132-34 rec 9-23-13 WTY-JT Phylllis A Sellnow to James P Arildson etal pt SW4NE4 24-133-35 rec 9-23-13 WTY-JT Dale L Golla to Richard A Manley etal 9-17-13 pt NW4NE4 19-130-32 rec 9-23-13 LIMITED WTY Federal National Mortgage Assn to Joey Varner 9-17-13 pt W2NW4 1-13035 rec 9-23-13 LIMITED WTY First St Bk of Sauk Centre to Kandota Landing Inc 9-20-13 GL 5 Sec 20 and GL 1 29--127-34 rec 9-23-13 WTY-JT James L Olek etux to Ron Rychlicki etux 9-20-13 Lot 7 First Add to lands End Subd rec 923-13 WTY-JT Delores E Roering to Lenae C McDermond etal 9-16-13 pt Lot 1 Aud Subd of SE4NE4 and GL 4 7-127-32 rec 9-23-13
Court Report
Court appearances are First Appearance, RU8 (second appearance), and Omnibus (third appearance) September 23: Lisa L. Bartkowicz, Swanville, made her first and second appearance on two counts DWI charges. Her next court date is November 4. Rexanne M. Block, Wadena, was sentenced for fourth degree assault. She was sentenced to 30 days, with credit for 14 days served, fined $100, and ordered to abstain from alcohol, be subject to random testing, undergo a psychological evaluation and write a letter of apology. September 30: Christopher J. Schauer, Long Prairie, appeared for an RU8 hearing on two counts of burglary and receiving stolen property charges. An October 28 omnibus hearing was scheduled. Nicholas J. Salo, Fergus Falls, appeared for an RU8 hearing on charges of fifth degree marijuana possession. An omnibus hearing was set for October 21. Clinton D. McNamara, Staples was sentenced for fourth degree sale of marijuana. He was committed to the Commissioner of Corrections for 15 months, with credit for 174 days served. He was fined $135 and ordered to supply a DNA sample. Trina A. Page, Champlin, pled guilty to fifth degree possession of marijuana at a plea hearing. A presentence investigation was ordered and she must complete a chemical use assessment. Sentencing was scheduled for December 2. Angela M. Techam, Flensburg, appeared for an :RU8 hearing on charges of two counts of check forgery. A November 4 omnibus hearing was scheduled.
Traffic Citations
Todd County Sheriff Thomas J. Brown, Staples, possess marijuana-$585.00, C of C, 17 mo., stayed 5 yr, 180 days, supervised probation, 5 yr, no alcohol, random testing, DNA sample, no drug paraphernalia, chem depend eval Eugene T. Buzie, Browerville, disorderly conduct-$390.00 Matthew J. Chenoweth, Browerville, disorderly conduct-$385.00, 90 days, restitution reserved 30 days Bonnie L. Christensen, Osakis, careless driving-$390.00, chem use assess, 90 days, stayed 90 days, 1 yr Ryan P. Cutshall, Edina, possess drug paraphernalia-$140.00 Dakota J. Davis, Long Prairie, 100/55-$300.00, 30 days, stayed 27 days, 1 yr Tyler J. Fletcher, Swanville, disorderly conduct-$165.00, 15 days, stayed 15 days, 1 yr Nicole Habiger, Browerville, fail to transfer watercraft ownership$115.00; operate unlicensed watercraft-$50.00 Marshall A. Holmes, Wadena, possess drug paraphernalia$140.00 Jane A. Mudder, Browerville, drive after cancellation-$585.00, 365 days, stayed 355 days, 2 yr, supervised probation, 2 yr, random testing, no alcohol Jamie R. Plante, Mpls, 80/55$230.00 Gary L. Robinson, Wadena, possess drug paraphernalia-$140.00 Sidney M. Schmidt, Garfield, 65/55-$130.00 Dustin W. VanNorman, Grand Forks, ND, operate unregistered vehicle w/o plates-$290.00; uninsured vehicle-$100.00 Long Prairie Police Chad L. Rische, Sauk Centre, burn prohibited material-$285.00 Staples Police Jeremy L. Geyer, Paynesville, no proof insurance-$200.00; no motorcycle endorsement-$140.00 Alex R. Jansson, Staples, indecent exposure-$200.00, probation, 1 yr Denise N. Johnson, Staples, fail to stop-$140.00 Danny L. Munger, unknown, drive after revocation-$285.00
Karen L. Watson, Golden Valley, 64/55-$130.00 Jarrett T. Youngs, Motley, drive after revocation-$285.00 DNR Marlin E. Ahlquist, Sioux City, IA, possess over limit-$140.00 Melvin Borkholder, Jr., Warsaw, IN, fish w/extra line-$140.00 Joyce A. Schlough, Sartell, use weed roller in non-permit area$290.00 Alan J. Skidmore, New Hope, angle w/o license-$135.00 MN State Patrol Tab W. Erickson, Cushing, 75/65-$130.00 Jordan J. Yazzie, Goldendale, WA, no seat belt used-$115.00 Rudy D. Bjerga, Staples, MN annual inspection decal violation$190.00 Melony L. Butler, Staples, window tint too dark-$140.00 Dustin L. Caruso, Ashland, WI, no seat belt used-$115.00 Daniel R. Desrochers, Apple Valley, window tint too dark$140.00 Brian J. Fearing, Alexandria, no seat belt used-$115.00 Tonia J. Fitzsimmons, Ashby, marijuana in vehicle-$140.00; possess drug paraphernalia-$50.00 Echo L. Foster, Fergus Falls, fail to yield-$135.00 Kownin M. Ibrahim, St. Cloud, 83/70-$140.00 Mathijn I. Kloek, unknown, expired registration-$120.00 Courtney A. Kunstal, St. Cloud, 80/70-$130.00 Heidi K. Lenzmann, St. Paul, 80/70-$130.00 Laurel A. B. McHenry, Tappen, ND, 80/70-$130.00 Benjamin R. Meadows, Towson, MD, 80/70-$130.00 Anthony W. Morgan, Miles City, MT, no seat belt used-$115.00 Nasra B. Omar, Burnsville, no seat belt used-$115.00 Michael A. Paradee, Osakis, no seat belt used-$115.00 Elizabeth M. Paramo, Long Prairie, no child restraint-$140.00 Shawn M. Saarela, Long Prairie, window tint too dark$140.00 Thomas M. Wurm, Sauk Centre, MN annual inspection decal violation-$190.00
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By Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol Question: Is there a minimum size of a steering wheel in a vehicle? There have been some teenagers with jacked up pickups installing very small (lawnmower like) steering wheels. Curious what the law says. Answer: There is no law specifically related to steering wheel size. The only issue would be if the mounting of the steering wheel is secure which could become an unsafe equipment violation. This statute states; It is unlawful and punishable as hereinafter provided for any person to drive or for the owner to cause or knowingly permit to be driven on any highway any vehicle or combination of vehicles which is in such unsafe condition as to endanger any person. Of course this could apply to many other equipment issues also. I would like to use this opportunity to also talk about steering wheel knobs. I am asked if these (often referred to as suicide knobs) are illegal. They are not illegal in Minnesota. If you perform a quick check on the internet about them, you will often find people claiming they are illegal. However, I believe this is one of those car myths that has spread most likely because of the term suicide which may have given a negative connotation causing people to assume they were illegal. In fact, steering wheel knobs are often prescribed to people with applicable disabilities to assist them in the driving of an automobile. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota, send your questions to Trp. Jesse Grabow Minnesota State Patrol at 1000 Highway 10 West, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-2205. (You can follow him on Twitter @MSPPIO_NW or reach him at, jesse.grabow@state.mn.us).
By Rin Porter At the Oct. 1 board meeting, commissioners voted to end the early retirement incentive for employees that had provided them with three years of paid health insurance if they retired at or before age 62, with 20 years of county service. The early retirement incentive will end on Dec. 31,2013. The end of the early retirement incentive applies only to the countys non-union employees. It has yet to be negotiated out of the countys union contracts. However, commissioners signaled that they intended to do that. The reason given for ending the option was county finances. Auditor/Treasurer Karen Busch told the board that if all 26 employees currently eligible for the early retirement incentive took it, it would cost the county $1,000,000, payable immediately. Busch said the county would not have these funds available in December. Commissioners indicated they doubted that all 26 employees would take early retirement, even with the announced end of the incentive, but they believed that some might. Commissioner Mark Blessing said he wanted to be sure that employees had time to discuss the option with their families. Commissioner Dave Kircher said he believed that three months would be enough time to decide. Surprisingly, Kircher then said the board would have to carefully consider whether to replace those employees who retired. Commissioner Rod Erickson said he agreed. Kircher has hinted at past meetings that some people might have to be laid off, due to the countys financial situation. However, Busch has said that the county has enough money to support its current financial obligations, including salaries, which constitute about 80% of the countys expenses. The board approved the hiring of a 0.6 FTE Extension Educator, a one-year position, in collaboration with Morrison County. The new position will focus on local foods and small farms. It was requested by University Extensions of both Todd and Morrison Counties. The new person will be hired to start Jan. 1, 2014, and will spend two days per week in Todd County and one day per week in Morrison County. In other business, the board: --proclaimed Oct. 6-12, 2013 as National 4-H Week in Todd County. --proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Todd County. --approved the purchased of a used 2012 Chevrolet Impala vehicle from the low bidder, Gessel Auto Sales, Burtrum, for $14,150. --approved a change in operating hours for the Todd County Transfer Station, from the existing times of 8 AM to 5 PM, to 8 AM to 4:30 PM, according to a written agreement with Teamsters Local 320. The change is effective immediately. --set a date for the annual Road Meeting, at 1 PM on Oct. 22, at the Public Works Building. --approved a list of 27 deficient bridges in the county, to be submitted to MnDOT. The county committed itself to replacing these bridges as soon as state funds are made available. This is a routine submission, according to County Engineer Loren Fellbaum. --approved a Joint Powers Agreement with Browerville and Staples to pay for new digital aerial photographs taken in 2013. --heard a brief report from officials of South Country Health Alliance about the agencys work providing health services to Medicaid-eligible county residents in 2012. --voted to remove references to a County Administrator from the countys website.
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no eye contact, etc. These two law enforcement professionals have received training and have extensive experience in interviewing people, but they both admitted there is no foolproof way to tell if someone is lying. PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL WORK, AND MEDICAL APPROACH Professionals in social work, psychology, public health, and nursing are also confronted with people who are lying to them, but they dont rely heavily on interviewing to learn whether someone is telling the truth. Cheryl Schneider, Director of Todd County Health and Human Services, told us, Our eligibility staff do not receive training about how to know if someone is lying. Rather, our processes include verifying information, as is required by the State of Minnesota. She continued, The Eligibility Workers require signed release of information forms by applicants, and then the Eligibility Worker verifies bank account amounts, employment, and income, etc. The county workers cant just take someones word for income and employment history. They need documents. Child Support Enforcement is another aspect of Health and Human Services. Child Support Enforcement is a court order process, Schneider explained. Again, information must be verified through the review of documents from employment and banking organizations. We try to gather as much information as possible to get to the truth. For Todd County Social Workers, identifying deceptive behavior is part of interviewing training for social work and can help in the interview process, but is not evidence that someone is lying. Sometimes we have to use our best professional judgment about who is telling the truth, Schneider said. For nurses and social workers, identifying noncompliance with the treatment or care plan is important. Noncompliance may or may not be an indication of deception, depending on the situation, Schneider indicated. Audrey Brandt Loer, clinical director of Northern Pines Mental Health Center, told us in a telephone interview that psychologists on her staff do not receive special training to detect lying. That is not their focus, she indicated. Paul Sailer, Wadena County Director of Health and Human Services, told us that his staff do not receive training on how to detect lying, but are trained to watch for fraud. He said, We have different ways of monitoring the information clients give us when applying for public assistance. JUDGES, CUSTOMS OFFICIALS, TSA WORKERS, AND OTHERS One of the problems that judges, customs officials, TSA workers and
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others experience in detecting lying is in interaction with people from cultures different from their own. Deception and the reasons for it are perceived differently around the world. Here are some examples of differences in verbal and nonverbal communication norms that would affect European Americans judgments about the honesty or dishonesty of the other person: In some cultures, it is OK even expected to tell a small lie to avoid hurting a persons feelings, and give compliments to people to flatter them and make them feel good, even though the compliments may be less than truthful. People who have emigrated to the United States from Asian countries have styles of communication that are different from the styles of European Americans born in the U.S. In Japan, China, Korea, and Vietnam, it is expected that people will smile as a part of appropriate greeting behavior, even when they dont like or respect the person being greeted. The false smiles are expected. It is not typical to smile at strangers. Long pauses may occur before someone answers a question or responds in conversation. Direct eye contact is often seen as rude. Laughter may be a response to a confusing or embarrassing situation. Apologies are often used to show a wish to cooperate. In many Asian cultures, masking of facial expressions is learned from birth. It is usually not possible to guess what a person is feeling by studying his or her facial expression. Direct eye contact is seen as rude, and is discouraged. Smiling may represent embarrassment or confusion. Loyalty is a strong value, and a broken promise is seen as offensive. Allowing a person to save face is more important than telling the truth. Speaking in a loud voice is considered rude, especially when accompanied by exaggerated gestures. (Jeffra Flaitz, Ed., Understanding Your International Students,2003). In Spanish-speaking countries in the Western Hemisphere, it is expected that one will lie to protect ones relatives. It is also a violation of cultural norms to say no to a request. People will say yes in order to avoid hurting someones feelings and to appear polite, even if they have no intention of doing what they said yes to. In Mexico, la verdad (the truth) is not based on facts or objectivity, but on circumstances. The basis for this concept of truth is personal reality instead of objective reality. What is truth for one person may not be truth for another, and what is true at one particular time
may not be true at another time. When a Mexican answers questions, he or she does so in a way that will not upset or disappoint the listener, thus avoiding negative consequences. The rationale for this personal truth is to maintain harmony and to please the other person. In general, Mexicans consider it rude not to give a positive answer to any question, and if they dont know the answer, they may make one up. (Boye Lafayette De Mente, Theres a Word for it in Mexico, 1996). With just this small amount of information about the way certain cultures differ from EuropeanAmerican cultural beliefs, you can see how difficult it would be for people such as judges, TSA workers, and others raised in the U.S. to make an accurate judgment about the truth of what a person from another culture is telling them. It certainly makes the argument for increasing diversity in hiring people of all cultural backgrounds to positions of responsibility, so that everyone who lives in the U.S. can be understood.