Browerville Blade - 07/21/2011

Thursday, July 21, 2011
Volume 95; Number 6

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Government Shutdown: could this be the end?

longest in U.S. history, currently lasting a little over two weeks because Governor Mark Dayton and Republican lawmakers could not bridge the $1.4 billion budget gap that separated them. Governor Mark Dayton and the Republican ruled Legislative spent two weeks waiting for the other to make the first move. It was finally Governor Dayton who was willing to negotiate. "I want to get this resolved as quickly as possible in the best interest of all the people of Minnesota," Dayton stated. An End to the Shutdown is Near On Thursday, July 14th, Governor Mark Dayton and top Republicans negotiated a framework agreement to end the two week budget dispute and possibly the state shutdown.I believe Ive been true to my word as this evolved by saying that Im willing to compromise and appreciate the willingness of the few leaders to do the same, Dayton said. No ones going to Continued on page 12.
The First Becker Families in Todd County
On Thursday, July 14th, Governor Mark Dayton and top Republicans negotiated a framework agreement to end the two week budget dispute and possibly the state shutdown. By Tarissa Host. billion two-year deficit gap leadMinnesotas new fiscal year ing to the second state governbegan on July 1st, without a ment shutdown in six years. This budget in place to close the $5 years shutdown has been the
Many descendants of the early Becker families still live in the Todd County area. Above, the headstone of Anna Becker, 1895 - 1983, and Louis Becker, 1886 - 1962.
Summer heats up for Clarissa Summerfest
These Duck Race participants probably did not mind getting a little wet as heat and high humidity levels were once again present for Clarissas annual Summerfest. Tarissa Host photos.
By Rin Porter Minnesota is home to thousands of Beckers. Becker, also written as Backer, and Baker, is a European surname that is common in regions of Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, and Eastern France. In the German language, a Bcker was a person who worked as a baker. During the 1900s, hundreds of thousands of people immigrated from Europe to the U.S. When immigrants arrived in the U.S., they were required to register, and clerks who wrote down the immigrants names often altered the spelling. Because the German word Bcker sounds like Becker to English speakers, it was usually written as Becker, and the persons name became Becker for his or her new life in America. One of the Todd County present-day Beckers asked the Blade to see what could be found about early Becker families who came here. This story presents the results of our research. After many hours in the county records and online, it appears there were four Becker families who came to Todd County in the 1870s and 1880s. We have not succeeded in finding whether these families have any descendants. Today there are many Beckers living all over Todd County, including 25 listings just in the Browerville phone book. But perhaps some of the early information we found may jog someones memory, or connect with other information that people have. 1. Charles Becker. The earliest Todd County record we could find is a marriage between Charles Becker and Clara Wiesalla in 1871. We dont know anything about their parents or where they were born. In 1873, there is the record of the birth of William Mathias Becker to Charles and Clara Backer of Hartford Township. There are no further recorded births for Charles and Clara. In 1876, Charles Becker recorded a homestead of 160 acres in Section 15 of Ward Township. In 1882, Clara Becker received a warranty deed for Lots 9 and 10 of Tweeds 2nd Addn. in the Village of Long Prairie. Neither Charles nor Clara appear in the record of deaths up to 1940, so they may have moved away. They are not on any census records that we could find. 2. John Becker. John Becker and his wife Elizabeth Becker came to Todd County from Wisconsin sometime in the late 1860s or early 1870s. Because John Becker was such a common name, it is impossible, so far, to tell where they lived in Wisconsin. John Becker was probably Johann Backer when he emigrated from Hessen-Darmstadt, a Grandduchy located in Europe on the left side of the Rhine River, and part of Germany today. When John Becker was born in 1814, there was no nation of Germany. Continued on page 12.
WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT

Wed. July 20 Mostly Sunny 93/67 Thurs. July 21 Mostly Sunny 84/65 Fri. July 22 T-Storms 84/67 Sat. July 23 T-Storms 82/65 Sun. July 24 Sunny 79/58 Mon. July 25 Sunny 75/54
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HAPPENINGS
Free CPAP equipment and mask clinic
Lakewood Health Systems durable medical equipment store, Medical Marketplace, will be hosting a free, walk-in CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) equipment and Mask Clinic Thursday, July 21 from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room at Lakewoods Main Campus. The clinic is open to anyone who uses or is interested in finding out more about equipment and products that assist with sleep apnea. The public is invited to bring their machine and any supplies they are currently using for a complimentary pressure testing and Smart Card screening. Medical equipment coordinators from Lakewood, along with representatives from Philips Respironics, manufactures of CPAP equipment and supplies, will be on-hand to assist in proper mask fitting and to check the calibration of CPAP and BiPAP equipment. Information on new masks and other CPAP products and services will also be available. RSVPs are appreciated. Call Rita Miller 218894-8482 for additional information or to register.
Browerville City Council meets the second Thursday of the month at 7 pm in the Browerville City Hall
4-H shows at TC Fair

Wed. July 27 - dog show, 6 pm; Thurs. July 28 - rabbit show, 9 am, goat show, 1 pm, fashion revue, 5 pm, poultry show, 6 pm; Fri. July 29: dairy show, 9 am, general livestock show, 3 pm
Whoopee Inn
Music - Sat. July 30
Todd County Drop-In Center

Fri. July 22: 10 am - 1 pm, Potluck/fishing at Dower Lake Sat. July 23: 2 - 5 pm, Yard games at Browerville South Park Tue. July 26: 3:30 - 6 pm, Karaoke
SHAGGY DJ
8:30 pm -12:30am
Browerville Lettermans Golf Tournament

A Browerville Lettermans Alumni Golf Tournament will be held at Double Eagle Golf and Grill on Saturday, Sept. 3. The purpose of the tournament is to raise money for the athletic department of Browerville Public School. Browerville Public School does not charge its students to participate in any sport. They also provide towel service, launder uniforms, and pay a portion of their physical check up. If interested in signing up a four person team, sponsoring a hole in the 18 hole tournament, or making a donation for a door prize, please contact Wayne Petermeier, Browerville Athletic Director, at 320-5942204, 320-766-4816, or email: ribsy@browerville.k.12.mn.us
Minnesota receives $59.7 million in reciprocity agreement payment from Wisconsin

The Minnesota Department of Revenue announced Minnesota has received a payment of $59,719,230 from the State of Wisconsin pursuant to a delayed payment from the previous income tax reciprocity agreement between the two states. The reciprocity agreement, which was terminated by Gov. Tim Pawlenty for tax years beginning after Dec. 31, 2009, allowed residents of Minnesota and Wisconsin that lived in one state but worked in the other state to file only one state income tax return instead of two returns. Governor Mark Dayton thanks Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker for making the payment. Although the agreement was terminated last year because of a delay in the payments to Minnesota, Gov. Dayton believes that residents of both states would benefit from a new agreement. He believes it is in the best interests of Minnesota to work with Wisconsin toward a new agreement that provides prompt payments to both states, and has asked Revenue Commissioner Myron Frans to explore the potential of a new agreement with Wisconsin Revenue Secretary Chandler.
1976 Browerville Class Reunion
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Bean Bag Tournament & Moonlight Golf (Call To Sign Up)
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Two Antique Treasures Roadshow

St. Cloud antique and collectible specialists will be available to inspect your treasures and give their opinions at the Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave. S, St. Cloud, Wednesday, July 20, 6:30 - 9 pm; or in Melrose, Monday night, September 26. Participants are asked to limit items to two per person. There will be a small admission charge or non-perishable food items to be donated to the St. Cloud Area Food Shelves. For more information contact John Decker, 320-253-8424, jdecker@stearns-museum.org.
SUPPER CLUB SPECIALS
Tue - Peel -n- Eat Shrimp/Wings Fri - Surf & Turf & Prime Rib Sat - Prime Rib Sun - Chefs Choice
Todd County Historical Society

The Todd County Historical Society met Monday, July 5, with 12 members in attendance. President Shirley Lunceford called the meeting to order at 7 pm. The minutes of the June meeting were read and accepted. The treasurers report was not available. The waffle feed is scheduled for Sept. 18. Plans are being made for a trip to the Mill City Museum and Taylors Falls Sept. 20. Those who have agreed to be part of the century farm display are encouraged to stop at the museum to pick up materials they might need. The bridal display has been so popular it was decided to continue it for another month. The next meeting will be held July 25, 5:30 pm, at the fairgrounds to clean and set up for the fair. There will be no meeting in August. Meeting was adjourned at 8 pm. Elaine John, secretary
Supper Club
Open 5 pm - 10 pm
GOLF SPECIAL
Golf All Day w/Cart for $35 Tuesdays & Fridays
Book Your Special Occasions

An Egg, Pancake, and Sausage breakfast will be served from 8 to 11 A.M. There will be guided tours of the livestock and facilities, a petting zoo, childrens games, educational booths, and many door prizes. This is a wonderful opportunity to see a dairy farm in action, learn about modern agriculture production, and fun for the whole family. Everybody is encouraged to attend. Due to limited space and highway safety concerns, we are unable to accommodate parking on site; we request that everybody park at the Grey Eagle School parking lot and take the free shuttle buses to the Rohde Dairy and back. No reservations required. Please call the Todd County Extension Office at (320) 732-4435 with any questions.
Todd County Republican meeting

Todd County Republicans meet the third Thursday of each month. The July 21 meeting will be held at the Eagle Bend Assembly of God church at 8 pm. For more information contact Nancy Judd, 320-5331119.
Fundraising campaign
Lakewood Health System (LHS) has officially begun its Capital Campaign to raise money to revitalize the care center. This renovation calls for a community investment of $400,000, with a 2-to-1 match from the state, making it a total of $1.2 million to complete the project. If you have any questions, or would like to make a donation, contact Heidi Chapman, Foundation Director, at 218-894-8503 or heidichapman@lakewoodhealthsystem.com.
Todd County Breakfast on the Farm

Once again everybody has an opportunity to visit a local farm and witness the behind the scene operations of a modern dairy farm. On Saturday August 6, the Todd County Livestock Advisory Council invites everyone to come to the Grey Eagle school parking lot, board the free shuttle bus to the Jeff and Korinna Rohde Dairy, and enjoy breakfast and some country hospitality. There is a minimal cost for Breakfast on the Farm for adults. Children twelve years old and under are free.
Host families needed in Browerville

Academic Year in America (AYA) is looking for Browerville families to host high school exchange students from all over the world. Students arrive with full medical insurance and spending money and attend the local high school. To learn more about hosting an exchange student with AYA, call Stella at (800) 322-4678, ext. 5164, or email aya.info@aifs.org. Visit AYA at www.academicyear.org.
Peggys Potpourri
Cornbread Facts
Cornmeal usually does not contain gluten, so yeast wont make cornbread rise thats why most cornbread recipes include baking powder. Cornbread is made with cornmeal, which is available in several different types: steel ground yellow, stone ground, white, and blue cornmeal. In the mid 20th century, cornbread, served with pinto beans or honey, was a common lunch for poor children in the southern U.S. Cornbread was popular in the American Civil War since it was very cheap and could be made into many different sizes and forms. Cornbread can be baked, fried, or steamed. Some folks like to crumble cornbread into a cold glass of buttermilk and eat it with a spoon. Travelers used to keep cornbread in their saddlebag on a long journey. Craving pancakes? Heat up the griddle and mix up a thin cornbread batter to make a pancakelike bread called a jonnycake. The U.S. National Cornbread Festival is held every year during the last full weekend in April in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. Perhaps no bread in the world is quite as good as Southern corn bread. Mark Twain
I shared this recipe several years ago, and have a request to reprint it. If you havent had this, try it. It may sound unusaul,, but is really good.
Cornbread Salad
1 (16 oz) pkg. corn bread mix 10 slices bacon 1 1/2 c. sour cream 2 cans pinto beans, drained 1 chopped green bell pepper 2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese 1 1 1 3 1 2 can green chilis pkg ranch dressing mix c. mayonnaise tomatoes, chopped c. chopped green onion cans whole kernel corn, drained
Prepare corn bread according to package directions, adding can of green chilis before baking. Cool, crumble, and set aside. Place bacon in a large deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside. Whisk together the dressing mix, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Crumble half the corn bread in the bottom of a large serving dish. Top with half the beans. Layer the beans with half of the tomatoes, green bell pepper, and green onions. Sprinkle with half the cheese, corn, bacon, and the salad dressing mixture. Repeat the layers. Cover, and chill at least 2 hours before serving.
PEOPLE PAGE
when they moved to Richfield. Twila worked for many years as a cook in a nursing home in Richfield. After her retirement in 1995, she moved to Milaca, where she resided until her death. Twila enjoyed playing bingo, going shopping, playing cards and eating ice cream. Twila is survived by her daughters: Carol (Jim) Marlow, Browerville, Kay (Gary) Van Sickle, Milaca; sister Donna Cairns, Texas; five grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Twila was preceded in death by her parents; husband Raymond; sister Iva and brother Wayne.
Obituaries
Josephine Van Zee Josephine Loretta (Cuevas) Van Zee, Inver Grove Heights, passed away quietly from natural causes on Tuesday, July 5, 2011. A memorial service was held July 16, at First Presbyterian Church, White Bear Lake. She was born September 8, 1919, in Los Angeles CA, and married Henry Van Zee on February 3, 1944. Josephine was a long time resident of Browerville. Josephine is survived by sons: Dale (Jan), Morris, Bob (Theresa), S. St. Paul, Steve (Mary), Lakeville, and Chuck (Page), Joppa, MD; daughters: Sue, White Bear Lake, and Alice (Christopher), Inver Grove Heights; 20 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; sister, Amalia (Babe), Chino, CA. Josephine was preceded in death by her husband, Henry, and son, Jerry.
50 Golden Years Together! July 29, 1961-2011
Joseph Joe Mollner Joseph "Joe" Mollner, 30, of Long Prairie, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2011, at the Long Prairie Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, July 14, 2011 at St. Mary Of Mount Carmel Church, Long Prairie, with Father Richard Walz as celebrant. Burial was in the church cemetery. Joseph H. Mollner, the son of Donald and Audrey (Bills) Mollner was born March 16, 1981 in Long Prairie. He attended school in Long Prairie. Joe worked at Jennio's and currently was working at Dan's Prize in Browerville. Joe was united in marriage to Nicole Dahlvang August 20, 2005. They were blessed with three children; Heileigh, Justin and Anika. His children meant the world to him. Joe loved hunting, 4-wheeling, snowmobiling and most of all hanging out with family and friends. Joe is survived by his wife, Nicole; children, Heileigh, Justin and Anika all of Staples; parents, Donald and Audrey Mollner, Long Prairie; brothers, Kevin Mollner and Kary (Nancy) Mollner, both of Long Prairie; sister, Brenda Seanger (Donald Terwey), Long Prairie; maternal grandmother, Lucille Bills, Long Prairie and many aunts, uncles nieces and nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Herb Bills; paternal grandparents, Joseph and Gert Mollner; uncle David Bills; nephew, Josh Mollner; and brotherin-law, Jamie Seanger. Funeral arrangements by Iten Funeral Home, Browerville.
Archie Mace Archie Mace, 85, Browerville, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at Central Todd County Care Center, Clarissa. Funeral services were held Monday, July 18, 2011 at Iten Funeral Home, Browerville, with Rev. Nate Loer officiating. Burial took place in Evergreen Cemetery, Browerville with full military honors. Archie George Mace, son of Milo and Lucy (Narman) Mace, was born September 27, 1925 in Browerville. He attended school in Browerville until he joined the service. Archie served in the U.S. Army during WWII. After the war, he did odd jobs until he was hired by Burlington Northern Railroad as an Engineer for 35 years until his retirement. Archie was united in marriage to Patricia (Cech) Wardarski June 5, 1995 in Brainerd. Archie loved to hunt, fish, play golf, pick mushrooms, and duck hunt with his dog Pooch. He was a great turtle trapper and Minnesota's greatest small town baseball pitcher. Archie is survived by his wife, Patricia, Browerville; children, Pat (Karin) Mace, Cottage Grove, Terry Mace, Parkers Prairie and Randi Jambor, PA; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Beatrice Cline, Clarissa; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Milo and Lucy Mace; and six brothers, Vernall (Shorty), Lee who died in WWII, Richard, Harry, Fay and Wilbert. Funeral arrangements by Iten Funeral Home, Browerville.
Births
Lakewood Health System
Ashley Bilderback and Charlie Grossman, Brainerd, girl, Macey AnnaLynn, 7 lbs 5 oz, July 5, 2011 Sarah and Michael Beierman, Brainerd, girl, Kaitlyn Jean, 7 lbs 8 oz, July 8, 2011 Kayla Gosse and Justin Beach, of Motley, a baby girl, Maddison Marie, 9 lbs 14 oz, July 8, 2011 Dione Dipley, Brainerd and Ben Bellefeuille, Deerwood, girl, Mariyah Marie, 5 lbs 5 oz, July 11, 2011 Audrea Cadotte and Jeremy Janousek, Staples, boy born at home, Breyden James, 4 lbs 11 oz, July 12, 2011 Andria and Michael Weller, Deer Creek, a baby girl, Rylee Jean Weller, 6 lbs 8 oz, July 13, 2011 Amanda Hansen and Christopher Faulk, Staples, boy, Gavin Joe, 6 lbs 1 oz, July 14, 2011
Please join us in celebrating THE GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF NEIL & SHIRLEY POLLARD at an open house reception on Sunday, July 31st, 2011 1:00 5:00 p.m. Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 312 Hwy 71 East Clarissa, MN 56440
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Jordan Spychalla
Jordan Spychalla, of Browerville, graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bemidji State University with a BS degree in mass communications at the conclusion of the 2011 Spring Semester.
lunch will be served. Saskatoon U-Pick us located 18 miles east of Browerville on County 14. Watch for signs.
Looking Back
50 years ago - July 20, 1961
Grand opening of the S&W Drive Inn in Browerville was July 24, 1961. Specials at Cons TV and Appliance Store: RCA wringer washers, $98; Glenwood inside paint, $4.50 gal,; RCA electric range, $189; portable air conditioner, $159; RCA vacuum cleaner, $44.95
CentraCare Health System

Jenny and Jeffrey Wiener, Long Prairie, boy, William John, 10 lb., July 15, 2011
Summer Interns
Each year, Lakewood Health System hosts students for a paid summer job-shadow opportunity, available to any high school junior, senior or post-secondary student with a desire to pursue a healthcare related career. This year, there are 20 students in the program. Lakewood Health System providers and staff teach students about daily job functions, schooling requirements and career opportunities within areas of the students interests. Students often receive hands-on experience while working in each department. Through this internship opportunity, students are afforded the valuable opportunity to see behindthe-scenes, and also learn about some of the non-traditional careers that are available in healthcare. Students are chosen through an application process. Program brochures and applications are sent each year to area school counselors for distribution.
Local students graduate from Bemidji State University

Graduates of Bemidji State University at the conclusion of the 2011 spring sememster include: Sarah Desotell, Clarissa, BS, business administration, Cum Laude; Warren Helms, BS, geography, Michelle Laumeyer, BS, business administration, Magna Cum Laude; both of Long Prairie; Jason Sieling, BS, technology education, Rachel Voeltz, BS, accounting, Summa Cum Laude, both of Bertha; Julie Sibert, BS, nursing, Hewitt; and Diane BingamanWuollet, BS, career and technical education, Teri Duff, BS, career and technical education, and Darci McGillivray, AA, liberal education, all of Staples
25 years ago - July 24, 1986

The Browerville Babe Ruth team finished the very successful season 7-0. Members of the team were: Chet Christensen, Dave Steinmetz, Mark Hadash, Brad Weske, Scott Zigan, Roger Irsfeld, Chris Benning, Doug Crawford, Shawn Bohlman, Eric Beck, Marty Host, Mike Benning, Andy Werder, Jason Steinert, Fred Duncan, and Mike Steinmetz.
Milestones
Happy Birthday this week to: July 20: Greg Motzko, Craig John, Jerry Steinmetz, Luke Boser, Robin Beck, Lyle Kruzel, Andy Brichacek, Tom Brown; July 21: Anita Noska, Nina Twardowski, Mark Gmyrek; July 22: Sharon Zigan, James Wieshalla, Tomo Senske, Kathy Tyrrell; July 23: Carol Winkler, Dick Zigan, Roxanne Japp, Marlene Jeziorski, Belinda Bartels, Gen Buhl; July 24: Jason Foote, Stacey Rushmeyer, Scott Eibon, Brandon Host; July 25: Jane Irsfeld, Ron Twardowski, Brandon Bartels, Sam Poegel, James Current; July 26: Kathy Schnettler, Kayla Tepley, Lori Ulick Metzger Happy Anniversary this week to: July 21: Randy and Stacy Spindler; July 22: Harlen and Sue Hokanson; July 25: Steve and Kathy Kobliska
Twila Martin Twila Martin, 89, Milaca formerly of Browerville, passed away at her home July 16, 2011. Funeral were held Tuesday, July 19, 2011, at the Iten Funeral Home, Browerville. Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery, Browerville. Twila was born November 5, 1921 in Moran Township, Todd County, to Earl and Eva (Lovelace) McNamara. She married Raymond Martin at Trinity Lutheran Church, Long Prairie, November 1941. Twila and her husband farmed north of Browerville until 1965
Local sisters sponsor U-Pick Cherries field day

Because of the overwhelming interest in a Saskatoon U-Pick started by two local sisters, Pat Altrichter and Judy Heiling, they decided to add cherries. Sweet cherries are not hardy in Northern Minnesota, but a newer variety of sour cherry, Evan or Bali Cherry, has a much sweeter taste than most and are very hardy. You are invited to a field day July 24, from 1 to 4 pm to see the cherry trees and there may be some ripe cherries to taste. Free
Red Cross blood donation opportunities

Healthy individuals are needed every day to maintain an adequate blood supply. You may donate blood on August 3, from 12 noon - 6 pm, at the Bertha Community Center, 127 2nd Ave NW
OPINIONS
To be that special
looks back at me with the, Sorry, I cant win that race look and his short attention span is on the next game. If I point the gun at anything, he is off before I shoot. Its nice he has confidence I will never miss, but a person cannot shoot where a giant lumbering beast is running. Ive only shot over Duke a couple of times. One time I got a pheasant, no thanks to him, and another time I shot a rabbit. With the pheasant, he saw me pull up before he saw the pheasant flush so he was ready and saw it fall. To my surprise, he ran over, grabbed the pheasant, and brought it back. He didnt bring it back to me, he just brought it back. He lay down beside me and proceeded to eat it. Im a brave man, but nobody is brave enough to take food away from Duke. Duke likes to eat, and when a 200 pound dog wants to eat, its just a lot easier to let him go for it. When he finished my pheasant, we went back to the truck to end his first and last pheasant hunting trip. Rabbit hunting did not go much better. A rabbit flushed, Duke took after it, but soon gave up the chase when he discovered the rabbit could run faster than he could. When he turned back to me to give me an excuse, the rabbit stopped and I dropped it with my .22. By that time, Duke had lost all interest in the rabbit and was off on another adventure. I walked over, picked up what was going to be supper, and made the mistake of showing it to Duke. He immediately recognized it as food and grabbed it out of my hand. The dog has never missed a meal in his life but always eats as though he has not been fed for days and may not have another meal for several more. He ate my rabbit. I thought he might work better as a stock dog. Cows are large enough, he can easily spot them. They can be moved with an experienced dog, which he is not. If a cow does not want to move, or feels threatened, they may well attack the dog trying to herd them. Duke is not accustomed to being attacked. The first time a cow came at him with every intention of doing him great bodily harm, he ran to me for protection. It can get really nasty really fast when a cow is trying to kill the dog that is attempting to hide between his masters legs. Duke and I no longer work cows. Up to this point, I havent found a job that Duke can do, except welcome me home. When I come home, whether Ive been gone a few minutes or all day, Duke is the happiest dog in the world. Though he might not be good for much, it is not all bad to have an animal that thinks you are that special.
A Letter from the Country

Hi, This is Tarissa, the Blade's summer intern. Wow, this was one hot and humid summer weekend. If you stepped outside at all these past couple of days you know what Im talking about. Just sitting outside in the sticky hot weather makes me sweat. On the other hand, this is the perfect weather for swimming, so grab a towel, lather on the sunscreen, and hit the water. Im sure this summer heat is taking its toll on everybody. I know it has here at the Blade office, although we do have a wonderful air-conditioner that runs on high almost every day. Ive found that on days like these airconditioning has become my best friend. Im sure that Peggy would agree with me on that. Here at the office I have been following the government shutdown news. I hope Governor Dayton and the Legislative leaders figure something out soon. I don't think they realize what this shutdown is doing to Minnesota people. Ive also been tracking the progress on Motzko Field, the Historic Courthouse in Long Prairie, and projects at the public school. Each day, working for a newspaper gets more and more interesting. I have learned a lot in the past month and a half about what goes on here. Im beginning to think they just like having me around here so they can laugh at my expense, but I don't mind. I am a little afraid of what my next project will be, since nobody will tell me what it is. They all just giggle and say that I will have so much fun. Despite the heat, I spent most of the weekend outdoors with my friends and family. I spent Saturday in Clarissa, taking various pictures of the Summerfest activities and texting the clues for the medallion hunt to my brothers who were on the chase. I enjoyed the parade, but felt bad for the people who had to walk in it. I sat with my brothers, which was a mistake because the constantly fought over candy. It is such a big deal to them when one gets a free-zee and the other gets a tootsie roll. Then they proceeded to stand in my way whenever possible so I couldn't take pictures. Around 2 p.m. I began feeling dizzy and light headed, probably from the heat and lack of hydration, so I headed home for a nap instead of joining my mother and two youngest brothers on a helicopter ride. Later on I got to hear all about the helicopter ride from my little brother, Justin, who now thinks he is going to be a pilot when he gets older. I returned to Clarissa later in the evening to attend the street dance with my dad's family. The Killer Hayseeds were great and I had fun visiting my family and listening to the music. I was glad the temperature had dropped a little that evening. I spent Sunday out at Horseshoe Lake with my brothers. I put out my blanket under the shade of a tree and started the new book my mom bought for me, while my noisy brothers wore off their endless amount of energy in the water. Ten minutes later, I was in the water breaking up a fight between them about sharing the one fishing pole Brandon, the oldest boy, had brought for himself, "accidentally" forgetting the other fishing poles and Bradys water gun that Justin broke. So much for reading my book, which someone had dripped water on while I was driving home to get more fishing poles. I hope this humid weather ends soon so I can go on my morning run again without sweating a gallon. It sounds to me like some good storms are brewing. I hope all of you have found efficient ways to keep cool this summer. Until next time, Tarissa Host
By Walter Scott Most hunters I know have at least one dog, as do most farmers. If a person is both a hunter and a farmer, it is almost guaranteed they will have a dog or two. Dogs serve a multitude of functions from retrieving birds to herding cattle. If a person is especially lucky, they find a dog that can do both. I am not one of the lucky people, I have Duke. I dont mean to disparage Duke as he is a good dog. Its just that we have yet to find what he is good at. Hunting is definitely not his specialty. Old English Mastiffs are sight hunters. A sight hunter is good to have if they are able to run down and capture prey, such as a greyhound would do with a rabbit. Duke cannot run down a rabbit. He is fast enough to run down and tackle small children and fat old men, but there really isnt much demand for that. If a rabbit takes off, he will run a few steps, discover he cant catch the prey, and quit. He
Extreme Makeover: Trout Stream Edition

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Trout Unlimited (TU) are wrapping up a major project to improve aquatic habitat on nearly a mile of the Vermillion River, a trophy brown trout stream near Farmington. The project involves excavating a new meandering stream channel to replace an old straightened channel used for drainage. A stream channel that zig-zags provides better habitat for fish and for the aquatic insects they eat, and it lessens erosion that pollutes downstream stretches with sediment. On Saturday, June 18, several dozen volunteers will help DNR round up the fish in the old channel and move them to their new home before the old channel is filled in. DNR electrofishing surveys in nearby stretches of the Vermillion have turned up brown trout as big as 30 inches. The effort highlights how new constitutionally dedicated funding is helping improve fish and wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities, said Josh Nelson, the Vermillion project coordinator for Trout Unlimited. TU contributed $150,000 of Legacy Outdoor Heritage funding that was recommended by the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council. Another $150,000 came from Environmental Trust Fund dollars from state lottery proceeds. The Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization has agreed to pick up any remaining expenses for the project, which is expected to cost a total of around $310,000. "This project probably wouldn't be happening without the Legacy money," Nelson said. "TU used to do about a mile or two of stream improvements a year statewide. With Outdoor Heritage Funds, we're doing five times that. It allowed the Twin Cities Chapter of TU to do more for its home waters. The home waters Nelson refers to were on the edge of not surviving as a trout stream as little as a dozen years ago. Trout need cold clean water, and changing land uses threatened to bring both warmer waters from runoff and more pollution. But joint efforts by DNR, Dakota County and other government units have allowed local communities to flourish while protecting the Vermillions unique features. The city of Lakeville, for instance, near the headwaters of the Vermillions South Branch, has put in place proactive stormwater management rules to protect the stream. The Metropolitan
Council diverted effluent from its Empire Wastewater Treatment Plant away from the Vermillion to avoid impacts. Dakota County voters approved a referendum to spend money protecting significant natural areas and farmlands, money that has been combined with DNR funds to purchase aquatic and wildlife management areas along the stream. This has been collaboration all the way, said Joe Harris, the Dakota County commissioner who chairs the Vermillion River Joint Powers Organization board. Were happy to participate with DNR and other partners to bring this part of the Vermillion back to the state it was in many, many years ago, and to protect the river from further degradation. DNR fisheries section chief Dirk Peterson recalls attending a meeting 15 years ago where some local officials maintained that there were no trout in the Vermillion. Now communities throughout the rivers watershed have embraced the stream as a valuable local and regional amenity. These things take time, Peterson said. The Vermillion River has gone from being seen as an impediment to growth to being valued as an important community asset, something few major urban areas can claim: a trophy trout stream within half an hour of millions of people. When we all work together on both funding and policies, great things happen.
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STATUTES SECTION 582.032 DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: June 27, 2011 Wells Fargo Bank, NA Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP BY Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Diane F. Mach - 273788 Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 Randolph W. Dawdy 2160X Ronald W. Spencer - 0104061 Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS OFFICE IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THIS NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT AND DOES NOT IMPLY THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT MONEY FROM ANYONE WHO HAS DISCHARGED THE DEBT UNDER THE BANKRUPTCY LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
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11-073414 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: November 17, 2005 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $101,408.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Manuel Cervantes and Dora M. Cervantes, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Bank, NA LENDER: Wells Fargo Bank, NA SERVICER: Wells Fargo Bank, NA DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed November 21, 2005, Todd County Recorder, as Document Number 438564 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The North 65 feet of Lot 3, Block 4, Tweed's First Addition to Long Prairie PROPERTY ADDRESS: 124 7Th Street Se, Long Prairie, MN 56347 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 36.0027500 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $97,621.17 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: September 1, 2011, 10:00am PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's Main Office, 115 Third Street South, Long Prairie, MN 56347 to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s) the personal representatives or assigns. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property, if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23, is 11:59 p.m. on March 1, 2012. "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: February 23, 2007 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $193,500.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Dawn E. Tepley & James A. Tepley, wife and husband MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. LENDER: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. SERVICER: Wells Fargo Bank, NA DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed March 1, 2007, Todd County Recorder, as Document Number 447643 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for HSI ASSET SECURITIZATION CORPORATION TRUST 2007-WF1; Dated: November 22, 2010 filed: December 23, 2010, recorded as document number 471195 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section 13, Township 132, Range 33 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 42542 275Th Avenue, Browerville, MN 56438
PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 19-0012700 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $205,981.49 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: August 18, 2011, 10:00am PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's Main Office, 115 Third Street South, Long Prairie, MN 56347 to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within 12 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s) the personal representatives or assigns. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the 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 August 20, 2012. Dated: June 24, 2011 Deutsche Bank National Trust
Company, as Trustee for HSI ASSET SECURITIZATION CORPORATION TRUST 2007-WF1 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 Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS OFFICE IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THIS NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT AND DOES NOT IMPLY THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT MONEY FROM ANYONE WHO HAS DISCHARGED THE DEBT UNDER THE BANKRUPTCY LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
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THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: June 28, 2007 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $96,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Deborah A. Beck and Gary L. Beck, wife and husband MORTGAGEE: Baxter Credit Union LENDER: Baxter Credit Union SERVICER: Cenlar FSB DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed July 30, 2007, Todd County Recorder, as Document Number 450514 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 2, Block 1, CIC 29, Juergens Lake South First Addition PROPERTY ADDRESS: 21002 County Rd 96, Sauk Centre, MN 56378 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 17-0058000 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $93,864.74 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:
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Thursday, July 21, 2011 RECORDING: Filed for record July 21, 2008, as Document No. 458201 in the office of the County Recorder in Todd County, Minnesota ASSIGNMENT(S) OF MORTGAGE: Assignment dated July 18, 2008 to Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, filed for record July 21, 2008, as Document No. 458202 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: Minnesota National Bank RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank Home Mortgage MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 520 Gillis Ave S Browerville, MN 56437 TAX PARCEL ID NUMBER: 30-0021200 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots 4 and 5, Block 15, Original Townsite of Browerville, according to the plat thereof on file and of record at the County Recorders Office in and for said Todd County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $61,200.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: $55,674.54 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: August 18, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Todd County Sheriffs Office, County Detention Center, 115 third Street South, Long Prairie, MN 56347 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 February18, 2012. 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
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DATE AND TIME OF SALE: August 4, 2011, 10:00am PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's Main Office, 115 Third Street South, Long Prairie, MN 56347 to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s) the personal representatives or assigns. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property, if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23, is 11:59 p.m. on February 6, 2012. "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032 DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: June 7, 2011 Baxter Credit Union 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 Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS OFFICE IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THIS NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT AND DOES NOT IMPLY THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT MONEY FROM ANYONE WHO HAS DISCHARGED THE DEBT UNDER THE BANKRUPTCY LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
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THE 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: June 14, 2011. MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee Marinus W. Van Putten, Jr., Reg. No. 11232X BEST & FLANAGAN LLP 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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thereon. The School Board reserves the right to accept, reject or waive any informality of any bid and to make an award for School Milk and Related Products which is deemed most favorable and advantageous to the District. If further information is desired, interested persons should contact the Business Managers Office, telephone 320594-2272. Dated this 29th day of July, 2011 Independent School District No. 787 Browerville, Minnesota, 56438 /s/ Denis Irsfeld, Clerk
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Independent School District No. 787 Browerville, Minnesota Invitation for Quotations for Bread and Related Products
1. Independent School District No. 787, Browerville, Minnesota, will accept quotations for Bread and Related Products for the Hot Lunch Program for the school year 20101-2012. 2. Quotations will be accepted until Thursday, August 4, 2011, 3:00 P.M. Only firm quotations for the entire year will be accepted and no escalator clauses will be considered. Items to be quoted and accompanying forms may be obtained from the Office of the Business Manager. All quotations should be returned to the Office of the Business Manager, Browerville Public Schools, Box 185, Browerville, Minnesota 56438 Dated this 29th day of June, 2011 Independent School District No. 787 Browerville, Minnesota, 56438 /s/ Denis Irsfeld, Clerk
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Independent School District No. 787 Browerville, Minnesota Invitation for Quotations for Milk Products
1. Independent School District No. 787, Browerville, Minnesota, will receive sealed bids for School Milk and Related Products requirements for the District for the 2011-2012 school year, according to the specifications and conditions which may be obtained in the Office of the Business Manager, Independent School District No. 787, Browerville, Minnesota 56438. 2. Sealed bids must be received in the Office of the Business Manager no later than 3:00 P.M., Thursday, August 4, 2011. 3. On August 8, 2011, at 7:30 P.M. the School Board will meet to evaluate the bids and act
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 18, 2008 MORTGAGOR(S): Jerad L. Dahl, A Single Person MORTGAGEE: Minnesota National Bank DATE AND PLACE OF
TODD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Main Street Government Center 347 Central Ave Suite 2 Long Prairie, Minnesota PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 6:30 pm the Todd County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Main Street Government Center, 347 Central Ave, Long Prairie to consider the following application: Jeff and Steven Kobliska: Lots 10 and 11, Block 10, Pine Island Heights, in Sylvan Shores, Section 30-31, Fawn Lake Township. After the Fact Conditional Use Permit for Mining & Excavating. To remove approximately 6,000 cubic yards of soil from the two lots to make the lots buildable (remove hill). When completed lots will be leveled and seeded. Use Permit is required for mining and excavating Permits for property located in lakeshore district. This was tabled at the July meeting for viewing of the site. Saukinac Campgrounds (Ellie Scott) Sauk Lake, part of N2 SE4 lying E of Sauk Lake, Section 11, Kandota Township. After-the-Fact Conditional Use Permit for the expansion of the campgrounds units. Replaced a 7x25 ft camper with a 12x70 ft mobile home, which changes the site from an RV to a Mobile home site. Use Permit is required for any expansion or modification to any commercial business located in lakeshore district. Darrell Bacon: (78.16 acres) NW4 SE4, part of SW4 NE4, part of NW4 NE4, and part of Lot 1, Block One, Starry Estates, all in Section 18, Round Prairie Township. Rezoning application to change the current zoning of Agricultural/Forestry (AF-1) and Commercial Districts to Residential-2 District for the purpose of subdividing to create
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Thursday, July 21, 2011 said. "Landowners will benefit from additional payments for their conservation lands and their liability for allowing public access will be limited." DNR, in cooperation with BWSR and the Soil and Water Conservation Service, will ensure lands enrolled for public access have appropriate wildlife habitat. Walk-in access will be on lands in existing conservation programs such as the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP), Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) and Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP). Once private land is enrolled in the program, youth from Conservation Corps Minnesota will install signs identifying each enrolled parcel. The locations will be published in an annual book and will be available on the DNR website. Hunters can hunt during any open hunting season, including spring turkey season. No landowner contacts will be necessary on lands posted with walk-in signs. The new program is entirely voluntary for landowners. DNR conservation officers will handle trespass and hunting violations. Access to enrolled land is limited to foot traffic only. No vehicles are allowed on the conservation land. Landowners have the option to withdraw from the program at any time. Landowners with CREP, CRP, RIM or WRP lands can get additional payments by enrolling their lands in the new walk-in access program. The minimum size is 40 acres, with a financial bonus for more than 160 acres of land enrolled. There also is a financial bonus if the land is within one-half mile of other public hunting land, such as a wildlife management area or waterfowl production area. Bonus rates are also given to landowners who sign up for a multi-year contract. Interested landowners should contact their local county Soil and Water Conservation District office.
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building sites. All persons interested are invited to attend said hearing and be heard on these matters. If it is not possible for you to attend the hearing in person, feel free to write, call, visit or E-mail: toddplan.zone@co.todd.mn.us toddplan.zone@co.todd.mn.us the Environment and Land Resource Management Office regarding these matters. Todd County Planning Commission Rin Porter, Chairperson
DNR hires hunter walk-in access program coordinator

A conservation professional, who also has extensive experience in agricultural relations, has been hired to coordinate Minnesotas new hunter walk-in access program. Marybeth Block, a former soil and water conservation district employee, will oversee a new program that could open up to 50,000 acres of private land to public hunting. The three-year pilot project is funded by a $2.7 million appropriation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Marybeth has the perfect background to get this program up and running quickly, said Dennis Simon, DNR Wildlife Section chief. "Shes knows how to work with conservation and agriculture programs and people as a result of her past service with a Soil and Water Conservation District, Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), and DNR hydrology and metro greenways programs. Simon said Blocks position will directly benefit many of our states 600,000 hunters by providing additional hunting opportunities while improving relationships with private landowners. It will also coordinate the Fish and Wildlife Division's working lands initiative and private lands programs, both of which help landowners create and enhance habitat beneficial to wildlife on privately owned land. Block said she is looking forward to enrolling acres into this new program beginning this fall. It is a great fit with my experience, skills and interests, she said. Her work will be focused on a 21-county area of Minnesota's southwest corner, which has been targeted for strategic investment to allow public hunting on private land. In this voluntary program, landowners are paid to allow hunters access to their lands. Federal funding for the new program comes from the Voluntary Public Access provision of the 2008 Farm Bill. The goal is to enroll 10,000 acres of access in 2011, add 15,000 more acres in 2012 and 25,000 more acres in 2013, bringing the cumulative total to 50,000 acres of private land to which hunters would have walk-in access. "Many hunters are very excited about the new opportunities these lands will offer," Simon
Extreme Makeover: Trout Stream Edition

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Trout Unlimited (TU) are wrapping up a major project to improve aquatic habitat on nearly a mile of the Vermillion River, a trophy brown trout stream near Farmington. The project involves excavating a new meandering stream channel to replace an old straightened channel used for drainage. A stream channel that zig-zags provides better habitat for fish and for the aquatic insects they eat, and it lessens erosion that pollutes downstream stretches with sediment. On Saturday, June 18, several dozen volunteers will help DNR round up the fish in the old channel and move them to their new home before the old channel is filled in. DNR electrofishing surveys in nearby stretches of the Vermillion have turned up brown trout as big as 30 inches.
The effort highlights how new constitutionally dedicated funding is helping improve fish and wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities, said Josh Nelson, the Vermillion project coordinator for Trout Unlimited. TU contributed $150,000 of Legacy Outdoor Heritage funding that was recommended by the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council. Another $150,000 came from Environmental Trust Fund dollars from state lottery proceeds. The Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization has agreed to pick up any remaining expenses for the project, which is expected to cost a total of around $310,000. "This project probably wouldn't be happening without the Legacy money," Nelson said. "TU used to do about a mile or two of stream improvements a year statewide. With Outdoor Heritage Funds, we're doing five times that. It allowed the Twin Cities Chapter of TU to do more for its home waters. The home waters Nelson refers to were on the edge of not surviving as a trout stream as little as a dozen years ago. Trout need cold clean water, and changing land uses threatened to bring both warmer waters from runoff and more pollution. But joint efforts by DNR, Dakota County and other government units have allowed local communities to flourish while protecting the Vermillions unique features. The city of Lakeville, for instance, near the headwaters of the Vermillions South Branch, has put in place proactive stormwater management rules to protect the stream. The
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Metropolitan Council diverted effluent from its Empire Wastewater Treatment Plant away from the Vermillion to avoid impacts. Dakota County voters approved a referendum to spend money protecting significant natural areas and farmlands, money that has been combined with DNR funds to purchase aquatic and wildlife management areas along the stream. This has been collaboration all the way, said Joe Harris, the Dakota County commissioner who chairs the Vermillion River Joint Powers Organization board. Were happy to participate with DNR and other partners to bring this part of the Vermillion back to the state it was in many, many years ago, and to protect the river from further degradation. DNR fisheries section chief Dirk Peterson recalls attending a meeting 15 years ago where some local officials maintained
that there were no trout in the Vermillion. Now communities throughout the rivers watershed have embraced the stream as a valuable local and regional amenity. These things take time, Peterson said. The Vermillion River has gone from being seen as an impediment to growth to being valued as an important community asset, something few major urban areas can claim: a trophy trout stream within half an hour of millions of people. When we all work together on both funding and policies, great things happen.
Sheriffs Report
On July 10, at 5:02 pm, the Todd County Sheriffs Office received a report of a one vehicle roll over accident on County 7, west of 470th St., Section 18, Villard Township. Levi Anderson, rural Staples, had lost control of his 1999 Ford F250 truck, went off the road and rolled multiple times. He was able to exit the vehicle and was transported by personal vehicle to Lakewood Health System, Staples, where he was treated and released. The vehicle was a total loss. Anderson was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident. Mechanical problems were a contributing factor in the crash. At 5:56 am, July 12, Debra Mensen struck a deer with her 2006 Ford Taurus on County 10, just east of County 37. Mensen was not injured, the vehicle sustained moderate damage. On July 12 a burglary at St. Joseph Church, Clarissa, was reported. Sometime during the night person(s) unknown forced entry into the church office and stole a small amount of cash from a locked cabinet. The incident is under investigation. At 1:48 pm, the sheriffs office received reports of thefts from three phone booths by County 1 in Wykeham and Bertha Townships. Sometime between the evening of July 8 and morning of July 9, suspect(s) stole phone equipment from three different phone booths in the area. The incident is under investigation. If you have information concerning these thefts please call the Todd County Sheriffs Department. Todd County deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash on 344th St (Chapel Garden Road), near 165th Ave at approx. 3:35 pm, July 13. A Pontiac Bonneville, driven by Chance Johnson, Clarissa, struck a semi tractor/trailer, driven by Leonard (Zip) Stepaniak, also of Clarissa. A passenger in the Johnson vehicle sustained a possible neck injury and was transported by Bertha Ambulance to Tri-County Hospital in Wadena. Johnsons vehicle sustained severe damage, and there was minor damage to the semi. On July 13, at approx. 10:08 pm, the sheriffs department responded to a missing person report in Section 33, Fawn Lake Township. Anita Seekins reported that earlier in the afternoon, her husband, Daniel Seekins, had gone out on an ATV to spray weeds and had not returned. Motley Fire Department and Browerville Ambulance assisted in the search. Deputies located Seekins approx. a mile and a half from his home. He had lost control and been thrown from the ATV, sustaining several possible injuries, including a broken collar bone and broken ribs. Seekins said he had crashed at about 2 pm and unable to move. He was transported by the Motley Fire Dept. using ATVs back to the road, where North Air Care ambulance loaded and transported him to the St. Cloud Hospital. Anyone with information concerning any of these cases is urged to contact the Todd County Sheriffs Department at 320-732-2157 or 1-800-7945733.
Traffic Citations
Todd County Sheriff Travis K. Borchert, Eagle Bend, underage drink & drive-$385.00, 30 days, stayed 30 days, 1 yr Samantha K. Burcham, Wadena, no seat belt used-$110.00 Kyle R. Erickson, Motley, speed$145.00 Anthony L. Fuller, Staples, disorderly conduct-$385.00, 90 days, stayed 90 days, 1 yr Kacee L. Griffith, Motley, no seat belt used-$110.00 Maxwell M. Reynolds, Staples, possess marijuana-$135.00; possess drug paraphernalia-$50.00 Michael A. Schuller, Bertha, underage consumption-$185.00 Long Prairie Police Sarah B. Farris, Browerville, no insurance-$285.00 Staples Police Margaret H. Calhoun, Clarissa, follow too close-$135.00 Ryan G. Emerson, Staples, fail to stop-$135.00 Jeremy J. Georges, Staples, fail to stop-$135.00 Joshua J. Hoemberg, New York Mills, no seat belt used-$110.00 Gerald L. Overbey, Cushing, theft-$135.00 Dale T. Runstrom, Motley, no seat belt used-$110.00 Kevin A. Young, Staples, exhibition driving-$135.00 Eagle Bend Police Justin D. Carlson, Bemidji, 54/30-$135.00 Gerald C. Darby, Browerville, 40/30-$125.00 Dale J. Eckel, Eagle Bend, 74/55-$145.00
DNR Peter A. Marthaler, Sauk Centre, faill to affix valid registration sticker-$105.00 MN State Patrol Michael S. Lynch, Aldrich, 82/65-$145.00 Shannon C. Bahner, Roscoe, 80/70-$125.00 Kelsey L. Baumann, Grand Forks, ND, 80/70-$125.00 Robert P. Betsinger, Browerville, no annual inspection on commerical vehicle-$185.00 Ashley L. Clapp, Sauk Centre, 70/60-$125.00 Ryan J. Haag, Eden Valley, no seat belt used-$110.00 Ryan W. Holt, Long Prairie, 40/30-$125.00 James E. Kassulker, Avon, no seat belt used-$110.00 Willlis A. Mahaffey, Fairfield, CA, 80/70-$125.00 James W. Martin, Jr., Inver Grove Heights, 70/60-$125.00 John P. Nei, Blaine, 65/55$125.00 Danielle N. Nelson, Jamestown, ND, 69/55-$135.00 Jose F. Orozco Vazquez, Long Prairie, 74/55-$145.00 John M. Rutledge, Hastings, 80/70-$125.00 Kaitlyn B. St Germain, Long Prairie, 65/55-$125.00 Linnie D. Tousignant, Crosby, 69/55-$50.00; no proof insurance0$285.00 Mark H. Webster, Reynolds, ND, 80/70-$125.00
Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness

The best defense is prevention. Here are some prevention tips: Drink more fluids (nonalcoholic), regardless of your activity level. Dont wait until youre thirsty to drink. Warning: If your doctor generally limits the amount of fluid you drink or has you on water pills, ask him how much you should drink while the weather is hot. Dont drink liquids that contain alcohol or large amounts of sugarthese actually cause you to lose more body fluid. Also, avoid very cold drinks, because they can cause stomach cramps. Stay indoors and, if at all possible, stay in an air-conditioned place. If your home does not have air conditioning, go to the shopping mall or public libraryeven a few hours spent in air conditioning can help your body stay cooler when you go back into the heat. Call your local health department to see if there are any heat-relief shelters in your area. Electric fans may provide comfort, but when the temperature is in the high 90s, fans will not prevent heat-related illness. Taking a cool shower or bath, or moving to an air-conditioned place is a much better way to cool off. Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing. NEVER leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle. Although any one at any time can suffer from heat-related illness, some people are at greater risk than others. Check regularly on: Infants and young children People aged 65 or older People who have a mental illness Those who are physically ill, especially with heart disease or high blood pressure Visit adults at risk at least twice a day and closely watch them for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Infants and young children, of course, need much more frequent watching.
Court Report
Court appearances are First Appearance, RU8 (second appearance), and Omnibus (third appearance) July 8: Leon A. Yates, Eagle Bend, made his first court appearance on two counts of domestic assault and terroristic threats charges. An RU8 hearing was scheduled for July 18. John F. Tesch, Long Prairie appeared for a hearing on charges of driving after revocation. The hearing was continued for 10 days. Patchrick B Szathmary, Little Canada, appeared for a contested omnibus hearing on charges of second degree arson, second degree burglary, and first degree damage to property. His next court date was not scheduled until copies of all statements have been received by attorneys. July 11: Sonya R. Witkowski, Henning, admitted violation of her probation and was sentenced to 10 days in jail, ordered to update a chemical dependency evaluation, she was reinstated on probation with an additional year added, will be subject to random testing, and may not possess or consume alcohol or drugs. Johnathan E. Worrall, unknown address, appeared for an RU8 hearing on charges of first and second degree criminal sexual conduct. His next court date is July 18. Michael A. Fuller, Browerville, reached no agreement at a pretrial hearing on two counts of domestic assault charges. A jury trial was scheduled for July 20. Christopher J. Holmquist, Long Prairie, appeared for an RU8 hearing on charges of terroristic threats, interfering with a 911 call, domestic assault, and fifth degree assault. An omnibus hearing was set for July 25. Joshua J. Cestnik, Long Prairie, pled guilty to charges of domestic abuse. He was fine $210 and sentenced to 365 days in jail. Brian R. Tweeter, Staples, appeared for a probation violation hearing. The hearing was continued to July 25. Ryan D. Morisch, Moorhead, appeared for an RU8 hearing on theft charges. An omnibus hearing was scheduled for August 15. Holly M. Korolus, Long Prairie, made her first court appearance on two counts of DWI charges. An RU8 hearing was set for July 25. Phillip M. Johnson, Long Prairie, admitted violation of his probation and was sentenced to 30 days, reinstated on probation, will be subject to random testing, may not enter any establishment that serves alcohol, and must provide verification of AA attendance. July 12: Sandra L. Agnew, Zimmerman, appeared for a pretrial hearing on charges of two counts of fifth degree drug charges. A jury trial was scheduled for July 20.
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Miscalculation in Solid Waste rate in June causes rate raise

By Venus King A Building Permit for Louis Gramsey to complete an enclosed porch was one of the items on the agenda for approval at the Browerville City Council Meeting on July 14. Under Department Reports, the Liquor Store reported the Beer Wagon and new air conditioner are working well. Meat raffles are every Friday night at the Liquor Store, they are now doing three packages of meet and will increase to five each week. Public works reported they are busy cutting grass and doing other duties in the city. The foundation is in for the softball field building at Motzkos Field, but cannot continue until a plumbing inspection is completed. Chuck also reported the sewer line by the lift station is fixed. He is getting prices and information to bring to the Parks and Recreation Committee concerning repairing the roof on the Community Center. The Fire Department reported the new fire truck is in the process of being built. A miscalculation occurred last month in the Solid Waste rate adjustment. In order to provide sufficient payment to Long Prairie Sanitary, the city needed to raise the rates by a minimum of $120.00 per month. Under the miscalculation the raise was only $45.00 per month. Council members approved the new rates. They are as follows: 35 gallon can, old rate $5.37, new rate $5.67, a 30 cent increase; 65 gallon can, old rate $9.62, new rate $10.67, an increase of 45 cents; 95 gallon can, old rate $13.87, new rate $14.62, a 45 cent increase; drive-by fee-Regular, old rate $5.50, new rate $5.67, and drive by fee-Senior, old rate $3.50, new rate $3.67. An interesting note was that the city of Browerville generates approximately 16 tons of garbage per month. The Browerville City Council meeting adjourned at 7:28 P.M.
Reauthorizing Violence Against Women Act critical to protecting victims of domestic violence
Senator Amy Klobuchar called for the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) at a Judiciary Committee hearing, highlighting the critical role legislation has had in protecting women and children for seventeen years. Klobuchar noted that Violence Against Women Act has been fundamental to efforts to prevent domestic violence and alleviate its impact in communities across the nation. As a former prosecutor, I saw firsthand how domestic violence and other abuses destroyed families and had a lifelong impact on victims, Klobuchar said. The Violence Against Women Act is vital in making sure we continue to work to keep women and children safe from domestic violence and sexual abuse. At the hearing, Klobuchar heard from several witnesses, including representatives of victims services organizations about how important reauthorizing the legislation is to their work of helping victims of domestic violence and other crimes. Earlier this year, Klobuchar introduced the Stalkers Act of 2011, which would strengthen and update federal anti-stalking laws to address the new technology predators are using to harass their victims. In addition, Klobuchar also introduced the Support for Survivors Act, which would assist victims of sexual trauma in the military by requiring the Department of Defense to ensure life-long storage of all documents connected with reports of sexual assaults and sexual harassment across all branches of the U.S. military.
Just add water

Adding water will cool you donwnon hot summer days. Wear a short sleeved shirt and put water on the sleeves. If there is a breeze or fan blowing on you, you can actually get cold. Use a squirt bottle, the sink or hose if outside to keep your sleeves wet. If you are outside and wearing long pants and you put water on your legs, the water will cool your legs. Running cold water over your wrists for 10 seconds each hand will reduce your temperature for roughtly an hour, Takes 20 seconds to do and feels very nice if your wrists come in contact with other body parts. Fill your bathtub with cool water and get in. Once you are used to the temperature, let some water out and refill with cold water. Keep doing this until you are sufficiently cold. Your body will stay cool for a long time after you get out.
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Five Wings Arts Council names first Master Artist

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Shutdown, continued
be happy with this, which is the essence of a real compromise. The agreement came after three hours of negotiation. Governor Dayton and Legislative leaders still have a few details to work out. Neither side is sure when the shutdown will end and the government will re-open. Officials also say that this agreement may not be long term. On June 30th the Republicans offered a deal that included a K-12 school aid payment shift, selling of $700 million tobacco bonds, increasing the per student formula by $50 per year, adding $10 million more to University of Minnesota to equalize cuts, and restore funding of the Department of Human Rights and Trade office. To make the deal, the governor set conditions that Republicans must remove policy issues, such as abortion restrictions, stem cell research, or voter ID, drop the 15 percent across the board cuts to state work force, and pass a $500 million construction bonding bill. This was a major sacrifice for Governor Dayton, being new income taxes was the platform for his last year campaign and a center piece in his budget plan. Republicans agreed to drop the list of policy changes and a plan to cut the state work force by 15%. Although, Governor Dayton and the Republican lawmakers made an agreement on a budget framework, the agreement must be shaped into bill form.This bill will be sent to the revisor, then Dayton and legislative leaders will have to sign it. The deal is still pretty shaky. On Friday, July 15th, legislators missed the newly created deadline to finish writing the budget bills. The governor said he will call a special session once he reads through the bills and ensures they follow his terms of agreement. The government shutdown will end when Dayton signs the bills. The shutdown is estimated to have cost millions of dollars in lost productivity, delays, and financial penalties. Each day the government was shut down the state lost millions in revenue. The government shutdown in 2005 cost the state an estimated $12 million, including $10 million in lost productivity, but no formal analysis or summary of costs was done during or after the shutdown. This time around, Minnesota was shelling out $8.5 million a week in unemployment insurance to the laid-off state workers and another $4.7 million weekly to cover their health insurance, according to the Department of Employment and Economic Development. This was paid through out the shutdown. The shutdown posed an economical strain on the state and Minnesotans everywhere could feel it. Over 22,000 state employees were laid off during the shutdown and several private businesses, including Canterbury Park Horse Track and a few golf courses, closed. The problem has hopefully been resolved and a budget should be in place soon. Browerville Shutdown Effects How has the government shutdown affected Browerville? The city has not been significantly affected. Being a small city, we are lucky because we did not have to face the dramatic changes associated with the shutdown in larger cities. Lynn Fabro, Browerville City Administrator, stated "We are still on hold about the state aid that we receive at the end of the month. If the shutdown continued, it is a strong possibility we may not have received the aid on time for this month." As she said before, the shutdown affected individual residents more then it did the city. The shutdown only slightly effected the Browerville schools. The biggest problem was the delay in the Department of Education, which posed only minor problems in comparison to other schools. In preparation for the shutdown the school had moved the grad retesting from July 5th through 13th to June 27th through 30th. The test results and any new information about the tests are still on delay because of the shutdown. Todd County Shutdown News The County Board held a discussion on the state shutdown and its effects on the County on July 5th, a few days after the shutdown. Discussion was held regarding sending a letter to the State Legislature and Governor regarding the potential State shutdown. It was agreed to direct the Administrator to write the letters and send them out. The Todd County Board of Commissioners supports application to the State of Minnesota for a capital bonding request for 2012, and commits support to the planning and implementation of programs and facilities to ensure the vitality of the senior community in Todd County. State shutdown planning proceeded as directed by the Todd County Board of Commissioners. The County Administrator prepared a recommendation for the board, including categories of State Essential, County Essential, County Priority, and County Value. Budget preparation for 2012 continued in concert with state shutdown procedures. Information is available to the greatest extent possible, with understanding that solid information is difficult to gain at this point, given the uncertainty at the State level. Todd County continued construction contracts during the government shutdown. Todd County has a current construction contract with Central Specialties, Inc. that includes multiple state aid construction projects on various Todd County highways. As of July 1st, the State of Minnesota shut down government offices that provides assistance to all counties in the inspection and administration of state aid construction projects. This did not affect the county. The County Administrator reviewed financial information and information from the Department of Human Services, the Minnesota Department of Health and the ruling of Judge Kathy Gearin of June 29, 2011 ordering the continuance of certain essential services during the shutdown. The following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Approval of the document "Todd County, MN Drawdown Priorities" as a guideline for drawdown of county services in the event of any emergency or catastrophic event which requires prioritization of the county's services for redistribution of resources to meet those essential priorities.
Becker, continued from front

Records indicate many people from this area came to Wisconsin in the 1840s and 1850s. That is most likely when John and Elizabeth arrived. John Becker was the son of Frank and Catherine Backer, according to the Todd County Death Index. John and Elizabeths children, John F. and Henry, gave their birthplaces as Wisconsin on the Minnesota Territorial Censuses of 1875, 1885, and 1895. John F. Becker was born in Wisconsin about 1849 and Henry was born in Wisconsin about 1853. The Beckers also had two daughters - Annie Christina and Elizabeth Maria. John Becker began buying land quartersections in 1873, and made additional purchases in 1875 and 1877. His lands were in Sections 22, 23, 26, and 27 of Ward Township, and he bought one lot in the Village of Long Prairie. He put one of his sections in his wifes name. In 1876, he sold two quarter-sections to his brother Henry. John Becker made out a will in May 1881, and died soon after. In his will in the County Recorders Office, he gave each of his daughters one of his quarter-sections of land, plus a horse and a cow. He gave each of his sons a quarter-section of land, and said all the farm implements should be divided equally among John F. , Henry, and John Borgert. There is no mention of his wife Elizabeth, so she may have died before he did. John Beckers son John F. Becker married Elizabeth Botts in 1872, according to the Todd County Marriage Records. In 1884, the Todd County Birth Records list a son, Frank Edward, born to John Frank Becker and Mary Elizabeth Becker of Ward Township. Another son, Louis Henry, was born in 1886, and a daughter Francis was born to John F and Mary Becker in 1889. Not all births were recorded in the 1900s, so there may have been other children. Henry Becker married Mary A. Drawz in 1882 in Long Prairie. Mary died in 1887, giving birth to twins who also died, according to a family tree on ancestry.com. The family tree lists a John Thomas Becker born in 1882, died in 1925; and a Mary Catherine Becker, born in 1884. Henry married Elizabeth Maschke, known as Lizzie, in 1889. To them were born Albert George in 1896, Raymond Bernard in 1897, and Edward in 1907, according to Todd County Birth Records. Another child, Rudolph Henry, died shortly after birth in 1893. The 1910 U.S. Census shows the family living in Hartford Township, with a long list of 12 children: Veronica, 19; Christine, 18; Henrietta, 15; Albert George, 13; Raymond, 12; Helena, 11; Henry Joseph Jr., 10; Cecelia, 8; Leo, 7; Loretta, 4; Edward, 2; and Elizabeth, 1. On the U.S. Census of 1920, Henry and his family were living in Roosevelt, Montana. His name is misspelled as Buker, but all the children listed are consistent in names and ages with the list on the U.S. Census of 1910. Henry Becker died in 1922 in Jefferson County, Montana.. 3. Valentine Becker. Valentine Becker Sr. was born in Germany about 1816. He had a son, Valentine, Jr. born in Rheinland-Pfalz in 1848, according to a family tree on ancestry.com. The family came to the U.S. in 1880. On the Minnesota Census of 1895, Valentine and his wife Marguerite Orth are listed as living in Germania Township with their children, Jacob (1878), Lessie (1880), Albert R (1882), Martha (1884), Willie (1886), Valentine P (1888), Eddie (1890), and Marguerette (3). The two oldest children were born in Germany, and the rest were born in Minnesota. On the U.S. Census of 1910, Valentine and Margreta Becker are listed in Becker County, Minnesota, with their sons Albert, William, Valentine, Eddie, and Louis, and their daughter Maggie. On the U.S. Census of 1920, Valentine and Margreta Becker are still listed in Becker County, living alone. Valentine died shortly
after, in August 1920. Margreta died in 1929. On the U.S. Census of 1930, Albert R. Becker and his wife Stella are listed in Becker County with their eight children. The Social Security Death Index shows he died in 1971 in Itasca County. 4. Jacob Becker. Jacob Becker was born in Prussia in 1842. By 1875, he was living in Todd County, according to the Minnesota Territorial Census of that year. In 1881, he bought land in Section 9 of Round Prairie Township, and took a homestead in Section 35 of Long Prairie Township. There are no marriages or births listed for him in Todd County Records. In 1895, a William Becker appears on the Minnesota Territorial Census, living in Long Prairie Township with Jacob and Wilhelmina Becker. In 1898, a William Becker married a Christine Wagner, and in 1900 a William Becker married Emma Zellgart. On the U.S. Census of 1900, the Beckers give their immigration year as 1869 and their marriage year as 1871. Their name is misspelled as Baker on the 1900 U.S. Census, and they are living in Long Prairie with their 23-year-old son Wilhelm. However, according to the U.S. Census of 1910, Jacob arrived in the U.S. in 1864, and Wilhelmina arrived in 1872. Their name is misspelled as Bucker on the 1910 census. In 1907, Todd County records show that William and Emma Becker had a baby named William, and gave their address as Long Prairie Township. They said they had two other children. We cant tell if this William Becker is the son of Jacob and Wilhelmina, but it seems likely because the ages match. These are all the facts we have been able to find and connect about the earliest Todd County Beckers. We hope this information will be useful to someone, and its always interesting to see how our pioneers arrived and survived here more than 120 years ago.

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Thursday, July 21, 2011

Volume 95; Number 6

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

Government Shutdown: could this be the end?

The First Becker Families in Todd County

Summer heats up for Clarissa Summerfest

WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT

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Thursday, July 21, 2011

4-H shows at TC Fair

Todd County Drop-In Center

Browerville Lettermans Golf Tournament

Minnesota receives $59.7 million in reciprocity agreement payment from Wisconsin

1976 Browerville Class Reunion

County Road 16 Cushing

Two Antique Treasures Roadshow

SUPPER CLUB SPECIALS

Todd County Historical Society

Book Your Special Occasions

Todd County Republican meeting

Todd County Breakfast on the Farm

Host families needed in Browerville

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Thursday, July 21, 2011

50 Golden Years Together! July 29, 1961-2011

CentraCare Health System

Local students graduate from Bemidji State University

25 years ago - July 24, 1986

Local sisters sponsor U-Pick Cherries field day

Red Cross blood donation opportunities

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Thursday, July 21, 2011

A Letter from the Country

Extreme Makeover: Trout Stream Edition

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Thursday, July 21, 2011

11-073414 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

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DNR hires hunter walk-in access program coordinator

Extreme Makeover: Trout Stream Edition

Sandys Antique Sale

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Thursday, July 21, 2011

Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness

Robert & Linda McDowell, Owners

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Miscalculation in Solid Waste rate in June causes rate raise

Just add water

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Thursday, July 21, 2011

Nelson Insurance Agency

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POLLARDS MONUMENTS MEMORIALS ENGRAVING

Five Wings Arts Council names first Master Artist