Thursday, November 24, 2011

Volume 95; Number 23

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How will the removal of the Homestead Credit effect me?

By Venus King Recently the Blade visited with City Administrator, Lynn Fabro, trying to understand how property owners in Minnesota, who will no longer receive the Homestead Credit on our property taxes, will be impacted and how it will affect not only each taxpayer, but the townships, city, schools and counties. Here is how it was explained. Before the change, qualifying homeowners received a state tax credit on their property tax bill called the Market Value Homestead Credit (MVHC). This reduced the amount of property taxes they were required to pay and the state was supposed to reimburse local governments, including cities, school districts and counties for the revenue lost as a result of the credit. Every City, Township, County and School District needs to collect a certain amount of property taxes to provide essential services. This is called the Levy. The intent of the old law or system was for the state to subsidize a homeowners property tax bill by promising to pay part of that bill to the government entity to cover the cost of necessary funds to pay for services like police, water, fire, parks, etc. Example: A City needs to levy $150,000 in property taxes, to cover the essential services and collects $140,000 from property taxes due to the Market Value Homestead Credit reduction on property taxes. Under the old system the State would send $10,000 (Market Value Homestead Credit payment) to the city to make up the difference (In a good year). Over the last few years, because the State of Minnesota has been experiencing a budget crisis, they have been cutting the Local Government Aid (LGA) and the Market Value Homestead Credit (MVHC). So, instead of the city receiving a check for $10,000, they would receive a check for $5,000 or $2,000 leaving the city short of income to pay for these essential services forcing responses like reduced services or increased property taxes. It is important to understand that these cuts did not solve the State budget crisis. Now the State Legislators have killed the Market Value Homestead Credit. Without the MVHC property owners would automatically see property taxes go up. Example: property A, property tax value - 80,400 and gross tax - $1,175.75, received a credit of $283.75 making the total tax bill $892.00. This property owner would now see his tax bill go back up to $1,175.75 because he lost the Homestead Credit. Property B, property tax value - $166,800 and gross tax bill - $2,035.52 received a Homestead Credit of $225.07; their tax bill would go back up to $2,035.52 because of the loss of Homestead Credit. In order to minimize to cost to property owners of modest priced properties, the State Legislators have come up with a new formula called the Homestead Market Value Exclusion (HMVE). With this new formula, qualifying homeowners pay tax on a reduced portion of their homes value; in other words, the taxable market value will go down. This leads homeowners to expect lower tax bills; however the exclusion will reduce the overall tax base so tax rates will have to rise in order to bring in the same amount of tax dollars as last year to fund the city services. Higher tax rates would apply to all property owners in the community, including homes receiving the exclusion. Example: Property A, a person liveing in a modest house valued at $76,000 or less may only see his taxes increase by $10.00. However Property B, whose taxable market value is $158,000, not considered a modest home by State standards would see a larger increase. The new HMVE formula would reduce Property As taxable market value to $45,600 and Property Bs taxable market value to $134,980. Browervilles tax rate is currently .51% of taxable value. The example city levy of $150,000 is then divided by $25,000,000 (the value of all taxable property in the city) in 2011, but remember, the formula reduces the taxable valuesso the new total values for 2012 will be around $20,000,000. The levy of $150,000 is then divided by $20,000,000 (the new, reduced taxable value of property in the city) which raises tax levy rates from .51% to .76%. Assuming no increases in the levy, the tax rate jumps dramatically because there is less property value into which to divide the tax levy. Tax rates have an increase because of the States reduction in valuations. Again, the more modest the home the less the tax increase, however the higher Continued on page 16.

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Brooks pleads guilty, Hanson apprehended inside Steves County Foods

Friday, November 18, Jeffrey A. Brooks entered a plea of guilty to the charge of Intentional Murder in the second degree for the murder of Diane Fortenberry. The crime occurred on May 20, 2011, while Brooks was committing a burglary at the Fortenberry residence on Whitetail Trail in Gordon Township near Osakis. The maximum sentence for second degree murder is 480 months. Brooks will be sentenced in January 2012.

On Sunday, November 20, at approx. 11:57 pm, the Todd County Sheriff s Office received a call of a possible burglary in progress at Steves Country Foods in Browerville. Deputies responded and discovered the front glass door shattered and suspect, Timothy Hanson, 22, of Long Prairie was located and arrested inside the store. The matter has been referred to the Todd County Attorneys Office for formal charges. Long Prairie Police Department assisted in the incident.

A chance to win a Thanksgiving turkey

Suspect asks for directions to Browerville

The Todd County Sheriff s Department is looking for a vehicle that may have attempted to break into a residence in Little Elk Township on Saturday, November 19. The vehicle was described as an older grey Chevy Tahoe with a maroon stripe along the bottom portion of the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was a white male, approx. 25 years of age and had a full beard. This suspicious person was asking for directions and asking questions about the city of Browerville, including how to get there from the Mill Lake area. Anyone with information or having seen this vehicle in their area is asked to contact the Todd County Sheriff s Department at 320-7322157.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Blade Publihing Staff.

What are you thankful for?

Christ the King, Browerville, had a great crowd for their Annual Turkey Bingo held on Sunday, November 20th. Made a national holiday in 1941 by Abraham Lincoln, Thanksgiving has become a very popular holiday known for wonderful food and giving thanks. Besides food and thanks, we also associate Thanksgiving with Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade and, of course, football. Several Browerville elementary students were asked what their plans are for this national holiday, see what they have to say inside.

WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT

Wed. Nov. 23 Partly Cloudy 40/28 Thur. Nov. 24 Partly Cloudy 47/30 Fri. Nov. 25 Partly Cloudy 43/27 Sat. Nov. 26 Snow Showers 33/23 Sun. Nov. 27 Mostly Sunny 36/22 Mon. Nov. 28 Showers 38/23

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HAPPENINGS
Serving It Safe
A Serving It Safe review course will be held Thursday, Dec. 8 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Central Lakes College, Brainerd. Payment is required at the time of registration, and deadline is Dec. 1. For information call toll-free (800) 933-0346, ext. 8142, or (218) 8558142; email bberg@ clcmn.edu or register online at clcmn.augusoft.net

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Browerville City Council meets the second Thursday of the month at 7 pm in the Browerville City Hall

Todd County Historical Society

The meeting was called to order at 7 pm. The minutes of the Sept. meeting were read and approved. The Treasurers report for Oct. was given and approved. Veterans Day at the museum was celebrated from 1-4 pm. All Todd County veterans were invited to come and see the displays and have refreshments. There was also a large display of uniforms and Samantha Freeman read her winning Veterans Day essay. The Christmas Party is Dec. 5 at 1 pm. It is a pot luck and the public is invited. History Day went well. There were 20 displays of century farms which will be scanned and the information put on the county or museum website. Speakers were Gerry Ruda, who spoke about the progress on the courthouse, and Tim King talked about how to apply for century farm status. He read a chapter of the book A Stranger in This Place But One, which he co-authored with Nancy Leasman. Rita Stracek made a book of all the century farms in Todd County, each with interesting information. The book will be kept at the museum. Working committees and trustees for 2012 will be decided at the January meeting. Rita Stracek and De Eberle attended the Region 5 meeting in Little Falls. Topics discussed were disaster plans, accepting and handling donations, heating, lighting, and humidity. We now have a pelican, woodpecker, and barred owl added to our bird collection. Meeting adjourned at 8 pm. Elaine John, secretary

November School Board

By Venus King November Browerville Public School Board meeting was called to order by Daryl Brever. After the Pledge of Allegiance and approval of the agenda and minutes, Mary Backlund from Gary Paulson Agency, CPA from Little Falls gave her audit report and finished by stating that the Browerville School District is in a very good position financially. Patrick Sutlief, followed with his report stating that Parent Teachers Conferences are completed and went very well, however attendance seemed to be down, probably due to the increase of information and increased communications to the parents. Administration and faculty are in the process of writing the District Improvement Plan for the AYP status. The plan is to be finished by December 9, then submitted to Lakes Country Service Co-op, who will then give feedback for revisions. The revised plan will need to be submitted to the State by LCSC by December 30, 2011. Congratulations to National Honor Society Members; Rachel Perish, from last year, Donna Johnson, Robert Johnson, Abigail Lamusga, Preston Irsfeld and Ben Dreher. Juniors may apply for the National Honor Society after the first semester is completed. Alcohol grant meetings and trainings are underway. Mrs. Sutlief and Ms. Niehoff have been attending training meetings and youth training is this weekend. The program will involve Project Northland in Grades 6-8, and Class Action in grades 9-10. Currently there are approximately 10 students going for the weekend training. Wayne Petermeier, Activities Director, reported that Jill Hegseth will be hired as Cheerleading Advisor. She is currently working to complete classes required in order to be certified. The One Act Play held auditions and about 17 students showed up. Possible practice days will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays. Specific times still to be worked out. Food Service report still shows a healthy fund balance and a healthy participation of students and staff. Most popular lunch meal in October was chicken nuggets with dip, French fries, roll and apple, with two cartons of milk. Four hundred seventy-three lunches

Turkey card
If you have a partially stamped Corborn Turkey Card, DON'T throw it away! It can be donated to the Browerville Food Shelf. Take your card to the Browerville City Hall or Christ The King School by November 30. The Food Shelf will be able to use them for getting turkeys for Christmas.

Going Into Business For Yourself

Going Into Business For Yourself will be offered at Central Lakes College, Brainerd, from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 10. Tuition payment is required at time of registration, and the deadline to register is Dec. 5. To register: http://clcmn.augusoft.net or for more information contact the SBDC at (800) 933-0346 ext. 8140, 855-8140 or jplatta@clcmn.edu

December Food Shelf hours

The Browerville Area Food Shelf will only be open three Wednesdays in December. December 7, 14, and 21. The hours are 10 am - 12 noon and 1 to 3 pm each day. Also, there will be no toy distribution at the Browerville site.
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Holiday activities at Long Prairie Library

Great River Regional Library in Long Prairie is offering the following programs and activities.. Winter Holiday Ornaments Dec. 1: Adults, teens and preteens ages 12 and older are invited to Create a Winter Holiday Ornament at the Library, Thurs., Dec. 1, 3:30 - 5 pm. Attendance limit is 10 and preregistration is required. Winter Holiday Cards Dec. 5 10: All ages are invited to enjoy a Make and Take Winter Holiday Cards craft at the Library during the week of Dec. 5 through Dec. 10. Visit the library during open hours to make the perfect holiday card. For more information, please visit or call the library at 320-7322332. Long Prairie Public Library Hours: Mon. 2-8, Tue. 10-6, Wed. 28, Thurs. 10-6, Fri. 2-6, Sat. 10-1

Audition for To Kill a Mockingbird

Central Lakes College Theatre in Brainerd will hold an audition night Dec. 1, 7 p.m. in Chalberg Theatre, for those seeking roles in the February production To Kill a Mockingbird. The production, which will be staged Feb. 10-19 in Dryden Theatre on the Brainerd campus, will have a cast of eight women and 11 men ages 16-75. Two boys, ages 10-14, and one girl age 9-11 are needed, as are two actors and two actresses of color. No experience is necessary. Actors will read from the script for the audition. For information, contact Lamberson at (218) 855-8202 or email dlambers@clcmn.edu

were served that day, with 28 students coming back for seconds. Board members approved the hiring of Jill Hegseth as Basketball Cheerleading Advisor for the 2011/2012 school year, and approval was given to Angie Reed for maternity leave beginning January 19, 2012. Canvassing returns of the Browerville School District #787 Special Election showed 261 eligible district voters voted and of these 228 were in favor of and 33 against the question Approval of the Renewal of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization. Approval was given by board members for the cooperative sponsorship in Boys Basketball and Boys Baseball activities with St. John Vianney Academy, Long Prairie, beginning with the 2011/2012 school year. After some discussion, a motion was made and board members approved dissolving the pairing with Eagle Valley Wrestling, with the option to rescind the motion after review of the wrestling program with Eagle Valley School Board this spring. After approval of the bills, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 P.M.

Eagle Bend Library Storytimes

The Great River Regional Library in Eagle Bend is offering the following programs for children. Storytime with Pam Dec. 6 Preschoolers are invited to Storytime With Pam at the Eagle Bend Public Library on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Two sessions are offered: 4 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. The first session features Inky Dinky, the story of a young spider who wants to become an artist at the local castle. The second session is The House on Mitford Street, the story of two boys who venture into a broken down house to discover exciting and funny happenings within. Storytime with the Elves Children in preschool through second grade are invited to Storytime with the Elves at the Eagle Bend Public Library on Saturday, Dec. 10, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Visit the library for fun stories about Santas elves, activities and a snack. Attendance limit is eight and preregistration is required. For more information, contact the Eagle Bend library at 218-7384590.

16th Tuba Christmas

Central Lakes College Music Department will present its annual Merry Tuba Christmas at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec 10 in the Herbergers court of Westgate Mall, Brainerd/Baxter. This is the 16th year that CLC has hosted this celebration of Christmas and low-brass music, said Director Steve Anderson. Come join us in making a joyful noise with our special approach to Christmas music. See you there. For information contact Anderson at 218-855-8215, 218831-3652 or sanderso@clcmn.edu

Mille Lacs Lake walleye regulation to change

Walleye anglers who fish Mille Lacs Lake are reminded that effective Thursday, Dec. 1, four walleye up to 18 inches may be kept. All walleye between 18 and 28 inches must be immediately released. One walleye over 28 inches is allowed in possession. All fishing regulations for species other than walleye and all other fishing restrictions will remain unchanged on Mille Lacs. The mid-season change that allows possession of walleye up to 20 inches in size expires at midnight on Wednesday, Nov. 30.

QuickBooks Pro advanced accounting

Central Lakes College has scheduled a two-night, computerized QuickBooks Pro Accounting Advanced course on the Brainerd campus, Dec. 7 and 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. To reserve a seat, register and make payment no later than Nov. 30 call (800) 933-0346 ext. 8142 or (218) 855-8142, or email bberg@ clcmn.edu, with online registration at http://clcmn.augusoft.net.

Peggys Potpourri
The pilgrims learned about cranberries from the Native American Indians. Legend has it that the Pilgrims may have served cranberries at the first Thanksgiving in 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Native Americans used cranberries to make a survival cake known as pemmican. They also used the fruit in poultices and dyes. American recipes containing cranberries date from the early 18th Century. The cranberry is one of only a handful of major fruits native to North America. Others include the blueberry and Concord grape. The cranberry gets its name from Dutch and German settlers, who called it "crane berry." When the vines bloom in the late spring and the flowers' light pink petals twist back, they have a resemblance to the head and bill of a crane. Over time, the name was shortened to cranberry. Americans consume some 400 million pounds of cranberries each year. About 80 million pounds -- or 20 percent -- are gobbled up during Thanksgiving week. Did you know that there are 440 cranberries in one pound? 4,400 cranberries in one gallon of juice? 440,000 cranberries in a 100-pound barrel?
The Pilgrims made seven times more graves than huts. No Americans have been more impoverished than these who, nevertheless, set aside a day of thanksgiving.........H.U. Westermayer

I Ate Too Much

I ate too much turkey, I ate too much corn, I ate too much pudding and pie, I'm stuffed up with muffins and much too much stuffin' I'm probably going to die. I piled up my plate and I ate and I ate, but I wish I had known when to stop, for I'm so crammed with yams that my buttons are starting to pop! I'm full of tomatoes and good mashed potatoes, my stomach is swollen and sore, but there's still some dessert, so I guess it won't hurt if I eat just a little bit more!

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PEOPLE PAGE
In Memory of Kevin Brichacek Who passed away November 21, 2007
May the winds of love blow softly and whisper so you can hear, We will always love and miss you and wish that you were here. For all that life has given us and all that's left to do, One of life's most precious treasures is the time we had with you. Eugene "Cave" Motzko Eugene "Cave" Motzko, 52, Clarissa, passed away suddenly after several prolonged illnesses on Sunday, November 20, 2011, at the Centra Care Health System in Long Prairie. Funeral services for Gene will be held Friday, November 25, 2011, 11 a.m., at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Clarissa with Fr. Peter Vander-Weyst officiating. Friends may begin calling at 9 a.m., at the church on the day of the funeral. Gene was born December 14, 1958, in Browerville to Herbert and Selmona (Hedlund) Motzko. On April 27, 1996, he married Regina Bleess in Crookston. He worked for Jennie-Os, Zinter Potato Farms and at Long Packing Plant for many years. He enjoyed antiquing, traveling, flea markets, rock collecting and making ice fishing decoys as well as tipping a few with friends. For many years Gene enjoyed selling items at hunting and fishing shows. Starting at an early age Genes favorite pass times were fishing, hunting whitetail deer, bear and moose until the last days of his life. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Clarissa, a past member of the NRA, and a past Union Steward at Long Prairie Packing Plant. Gene is survived by his wife Regina, Clarissa; brother Michael Motzko, Browerville, and many other relatives and friends. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, several aunts, uncles, cousins, mother and father-in-law, Maurine and Francis Bleess, two sisters-in-law and one brother-inlaw. He is also preceded in death by many deer, bear, fish and fowl. Arrangements by Iten Funeral Home, Browerville. Love, Cindy Jamie, Amanda & Taylor Katie, Mike, Zoey & Hunter Amy and Zachary Lindsey, Wadena, boy, Xander David, 7 lbs 6 oz, November 15, 2011 Gretchen and Nicholas Nelson, Brainerd, twin girls, Savannah Grace, 4 lbs 10 oz and Heather Nicole, 5 lbs, November 16, 2011 Elaine Lenk, Eli Lucas, Angeline Macho, George Zunker.

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Obituaries

25 years ago - Nov. 27, 1986

THANKSGIVING QUIZ 1. This bird bears the name of a country. 2. Old fiddlers love it. 3. Found in the bathroom. 4. An old fashioned delicacy. 5. Never serve this on your table. 6. We cant grow this in our country. 7. Helpful to reducers. 8. Cinderella made good use of it. 9. Something ruined by too many cooks. 10. Ida, sweet as. QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Turkey; 2. Turkey in the Straw; 3. Turkish Towel; 4. Turkish Delight; 5. Turkey buzzard; 6. Turkish tobacco; 7. Turkish bath; 8. Pumpkin; 9. Broth; 10. Apple cider

Thank you to everyone who attended our 6th Annual Holiday Fair Open House held Sat. Nov. 13 at the Browerville Community Center. The door prize winners are: Tupperware - Marilyn Schultz; Mary Kay - Nancy Duncan; Stampin-Up - Kathleen Knoetzko; Scentsy - Barb Tabatt; Lia Sophia - Gen Buhl; Pampered Chef - Bernice Brichacek; Body by Vi - Patti Johnson; Young Living Essential Oils - Linda Haugen; Fleece & Crafted Items Betty Hockmeyer; Shaklee Cathy Hansen; Creative Memories - Chelsea Olander

Shelly Trantina Shelly Trantina, 40, Browerville, passed away November 19, 2011, at Lakewood Health System, Staples. Funeral services for Shelly will be held Saturday, November 26, 2011, 10:30 a.m., at Christ the King Catholic church, Browerville with Fr. Peter VanderWeyst and Fr. Joe Korf officiating. Friends may call Friday, November 25, 2011, 4 - 8 p.m., at Christ the King Church, Browerville and on the day of the service beginning at 9:30 a.m. Parish Prayers will be held at 8 p.m. Interment will be at St. Isidore's Catholic Cemetery. Casket Bearers will be Scott Sydness, Todd Olmschenk, Leon Olmschenk, Joe Trantina, Bryan Pogreba and Mark Trantina. Honorary Casket Bearers are Joshua and Jacob Trantina. Shelly was born February 23, 1971 to Kevin and Diane (Falk) Olmschenk in Minneapolis. She attended Christ the King grade school and graduated from Browerville High School in 1989. Shelly married David Trantina on June 15, 1996 at St. Isidore's Catholic Church, Moran Township. Shelly and David lived in Big Lake and in 2000 they moved to Browerville and built a new home. Shelly stayed home with the children and for the last two years worked at Motley Elementary School as a Paraprofessional. She enjoyed candle parties, scrapbooking, face booking with her friends, long hot baths, shopping and more shopping, but especially spending time with her children. Shelly is survived by her husband David and children, Jenna Lynn, Joshua David and Jacob Kevin, all of Browerville; parents, Kevin (Verna) Olmschenk, Browerville, Diane (John) Kotula, Valdez, Alaska; sister, Lorree (Lloyd) Allen, Staples and many other relatives and friends. Shelly was preceded in death by her grandparents, William and Dora Olmschenk, grandpa Herman Busker, aunt, Doris Olmschenk and father-in-law, James Trantina. Arrangements by Iten Funeral Home, Browerville.

Inter-City Bowling News

11/16/11 Wins Loss 10 2 Clar. Ballroom 8 4 Baso Ins. 7 5 Benson Const. 5 7 Busy B Cafe 3 9 Central Ag 3 9 Berg Elec. High Games: Jeff Warren , 224 & 203; Gary Schultz, 216; Bill Ward, 209 High Series: Jeff Warren, 618; Jack Schultz, 577; Gary Schultz, 575

Milestones
Happy Birthday this week to: Nov. 23: Paul Becker, Alan Twardowski; Nov. 24: Randy Myrum, Roger Irsfeld; Nov. 25: Jerome Sovich, Lois McMenagli, Mark Johnson, Dale Sovich; Nov. 26: Geri Jagush; Nov. 27: Diane Krist, Jesse Hanych, Joel Brever; Nov. 28: Harlen Hokenson, Kipp Wetzel; Nov. 29: Rosalie Frie, Mathew M. Bednarz, Ted Drayna, Sydney Swanson, Mary Kruzel, Brittany Kalina, Jay Brichacek Happy Anniversary this week to: Nov. 23: Harvey and Sandra Christensen, Victor and Millie Kurpiers; Nov. 24: Larry and Donna Schmidt; Nov. 25: Melvin and Lois Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Evan Tepley, George and Mary Jo Santer; Nov. 28: Jerry and Alice Steinmetz, Gary and Cindy Feist

B is for Bully
B is for Bully explores the lasting effects of bullying. Designed to stimulate discussion, the show features 10 student actors. A talk-back session will be conducted after each performance. The show will be staged Nov. 30 and Dec. 2 at 10 a.m., Dec. 1, at noon, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. Bullying can happen anywhere, face to face, by text messages or on the web. Bullying is not limited by age, gender, race or education. It is not a phase, it is not a joke; bullying causes lasting harm. According to the National Crime Prevention Council, 43 percent of teens have been victims of online abuse in the past year. The production deals with adult themes and may not be suitable for all audience members. Tickets are pay-what-you-can, with a $1 minimum. To reserve tickets call the theatre box office at 218-855-8199 or on the web at www.clctickets.com

Have a Fantastic Thanksgiving

Construction at Valley View

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

A favorite tale for all ages comes alive on stage at Alexandria Area Arts this holiday season. The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, from the story by C.S. Lewis will run November 25-26 and December 1-3 at 7:30 pm, with Sunday Matinees November 27 and December 4 at 2 pm. The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, is the first of the seven Chronicles of Narnia, a well-known and beloved series that tells the story of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and adventures of four children who inadvertently wander into the exciting, never-to-be forgotten land of Narnia. Tickets are available now at the AAAA Box Office (320-762-8300). For more information, visit alexandriaareaarts.org.

Births
Lakewood Health System
Angel Young and David Clairmont, Motley, girl, Kendra Marie, 7 lbs 1 oz, November 12, 2011 Tanya Boyer, Menagha, girl, Aviana Grace, 8 lbs 5 oz, November 13, 2011 Ashley Coleman and Craig Weyer, Staples, boy, Praxon Douglas, 6 lbs 9 oz, November 14, 2011 Julia and Michael Zinter, Long Prairie, girl, Addison Marie, 6 lbs 11 oz, November 14, 2011 Jessica and Justin Schlegel, Brainerd, girl, Olivia Rose, 6 lbs 15 oz, November 14, 2011 Amanda and Jesse Nowell, Detroit Lakes, boy, Wyatt Higgins, 8 lbs 5 oz, November 15, 2011 Amy and Timothy Rutten, Staples, boy, Benjamin LeRoy, 8 lbs 10 oz, November 15, 2011

Marriage Licenses
Paul J. Swartzentruber, Long Prairie, and Cevilla E. Swartzentruber, Long Prairie Anthony H.M. Torres, Long Prairie, and Christy A. Bearson, Long Prairie

Looking Back
50 years ago - Nov. 16, 1961
Eighty-two students from Todd County were attending St. Cloud State College. Students from Browerville are: Ronald Brown, Anthony Buhl, Laura Cebulla, James Gonsior, Harold Hoelscher, Karl Iten, Dennis John, Richard Kaluza, Thomas Kaluza, Willard Koivisto, Marirose Lamusga,

On Thursday, November 3, construction officially began at Valley View Assisted Living Center in Long Prairie. The staff and residents are looking forward to the new enclosed courtyard, expanded kitchen, and ten additional units in the Specialty/ Memory Care apartments. The ten additional Specialty/ Memory Care units will be added to the north side of the west wing. The addition will include a dining room, living room, and area for meals, socialization, and activities. It will include an enclosed courtyard, where residents will be able to enjoy the outdoors as well. The apartments provide a safe, secure environment for persons with memory loss, allowing them to move about freely and explore without restrictions, which promotes a calm, relaxing home-like atmosphere. Twenty-four hour staff will be specially trained in caring for those with memory loss or dementia. We will try to customize the day as much as possible around the residents normal routine, allowing them to wake, eat, join in activities, and rest as they wish to, says Sheila Towle, administration. Activities will be adapted to the individuals interests and capabilities. Residents will also be encouraged to participate in life activities through performing daily household tasks such as laundry, light cleaning, watering plants, etc. Valley View is also expanding their current kitchen and adding a four season porch on the north side of the courtyard for residents to enjoy.

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OPINIONS
The positive side
go and has the skills necessary to do it well. We decided to wait until midafternoon before going out in hopes the wind would die down. When we packed our gear into the woods, it looked as though we were going to be there for a while. We had the pop-up blind, two bows, two chairs, binoculars, rattling antlers, a grunt call, range finder, granola bars, juice box, and bottled water. We may have only been a few hundred yards from the house, but a person can never be too careful. If a sudden blizzard blew up on a sixty degree day, we would be in good shape. I had hunted the same spot a few days before. That day, I had used my rattling antlers to call in three small bucks. None were the deer I wanted to take, but it was great sport calling them in. One large buck sneaked in to within twenty feet where he stood snorting and stomping his foot like a nervous doe. He was so close I could not draw on him without being busted. He eventually trotted off warning everything in the area of my location and I never did get a shot. I hoped things would go as well or better with Zane along. With the wind continuing to blow as it was, chances were not good. We would not be so choosy as I had been. A first deer is a major hurdle, no matter the size. Theres really no excuse for shooting one because Minnesota hunters wont encounter any other waterfowl as large as a trumpeter swan, said Col. Jim Konrad, DNR Enforcement director. Konrad said that trumpeter swans have long necks, weigh up to 28 pounds, can be 59 to 72 inches long, and have wingspans up to 8 feet. Snow geese, in comparison, are smaller than the familiar Canada geese that populate the state. They average 25 to 31 inches long and weigh only 6 or 7 pounds. Its like comparing a bus with a minivan," Konrad said. Also, trumpeter swans are all white, while snow geese have distinct jet-black tips on their wings. Tundra swans are slightly smaller than trumpeters. They, too, have the distinctive This would be his first. We set up our equipment in a valley out of the wind and waited for a half hour before beginning to call. The deer we spooked while setting up would be out of the area and hopefully we could call in some that didnt know we were there. The secret to hunting from a blind is to be down wind of the deer and remain quiet. We were down wind of where the deer would most likely approach, but the quiet part was difficult. There are a certain number of things an eight year old needs to discuss with his grandfather on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Another temptation, when the deer are not active, is squirrels. Zane has been squirrel hunting and the sight of squirrels scampering about a few feet in front of us was almost too much to bear. Several times I heard a whisper, Can I shoot him, Grandpa? One day, when he is buying his own arrows and broadhead tips, he can make that decision. Most of us have lost at least one high priced arrow or hunting tip from shooting an annoying squirrel. I told him to wait for a deer. Before dark, we finally did rattle in a buck and a doe. They did not present themselves for a shot, but we had called them in. We both considered this a success. We didnt get a deer but on the positive side, we didnt have to clean one on Sunday night. long neck and are all white. In Minnesota, both species are protected. Recent cases where charges have been filed or that remain under investigation involving protected swans include: Two men facing charges for killing two trumpeter swans several weeks ago in the Carlos Avery Wildlife Management Area. A trumpeter swan was shot and killed in Kandiyohi County and found along a gravel road near a large slough. A trumpeter swan was shot and killed near Brownton. A trumpeter swan was shot and killed near Pine River. Someone out there can help us solve these cases, Konrad said. Anyone with information should call the Turn In Poachers hotline at 800-652-9093.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

A letter from the country

Dear friends, Were having a short week this week, as Thanksgiving is on Thursday, and it seems that most folks prefer to shop on Black Friday, so Stacey and I dont have to come in to work (Thanks Aaron.) Not me though, I went once, years ago, and decided there were no bargains big enough for me to brave the crowds (some people were quite nasty and rude) ever again. In fact, my brother-in-law had things taken right out of his cart by someone that either couldnt find or couldnt be bothered to find what they wanted. Really!! There isnt anything I want that is worth that kind of aggravation. I know I am in a tiny minority with my lack of shopping desire, but I have none, nada, zilch, zippo, negatory, etc. Im sure you get the idea! We are having a non-traditional Thanksgiving meal Thursday at my daughter Kates. We are all making different kinds of pizza, including Rueben pizza and chicken alfredo pizza. Melanie is making fruit pizza for dessert. Should be fun. Then on Friday, I will be at home cooking up a traditional Thanksgiving meal for all of Sonnys family. Besides, what is better than to spend the day after Thanksgiving eating and visiting again, and in general, having a nice family time? I guess WalMart, Target, and all the rest of the shoppers destinations will just have to get along without me!! Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I suppose because it doesnt generate a lot of business in candy and gift sales the stores dont really promote it, Halloween stuff shows up as soon as school starts and then the Christmas decorations and ads come out. Thanksgiving is just lost in the shuffle, and that is sad. We should all take time to be thankful for everything we have and the freedoms we enjoy, and not just one day a year. However, especially on the one day that has been set aside as Thanksgiving Day, we should be able to spend time being thankful. On a different note, Browerville had quite a bit more snow than we did in the Bertha area. We just had a light coating of the white stuff, no need to shovel or even sweep the front step. So, I was a little surprised when I came to work this morning and the snow in the back of the Blade office was over the tops of my shoes. Guess its time to break out the hiking boots and say goodbye to summer tennis shoes. Oh well, I know the hot and humid days of July will be back, and then even my tennys will be too warm. I have been watching a lot of movies and reading books since I had my knee surgery. I saw the Dr. last week and he said everything is on track with the healing process. Even though the cuts are small, he said it was very deep and I should expect to have pain for a good six weeks. This Wednesday will be four weeks since the surgery, so I am more than half way through the recovery period. The pain is considerably less than it was before the surgery though, so I am able to go up and down the basement steps again, and even carry laundry baskets, yippee!! Im still not able to crawl around on the floor with the littlest grandkids, and Im thinking that part of my knees may not ever be up to the floor thing again. Its easier for the kids to climb on me while Im on the sofa than it is for me to crawl around on a hardwood floor. If they want grandma to help with a puzzle or dress a Polly Pocket, sitting at the table will do just fine, or even better--some of the older kids can be called on to help entertain the little ones so grandma can have a few minutes of adult conversation. Im voting for option B! I love the kids to death, but maybe reading a nice story and playing something like Im thinking of something would be just as much fun and give my poor old knee a much needed time out. Better close now and finish the paper. Have a great Thanksgiving and remember to count your blessings. Peggy

By Walter Scott To some of us, bow season is the best time of the year. The rut (breeding season) is in full swing. To the hunter, this means the normally wary whitetail is much less cautious and can be lured into bow range rather than having to wait patiently for hours on end for one to happen by. Our grandson, Zane, came over to our house Sunday, just for a visit. He brought his bow with him, which I thought might be a subtle hint. It wasnt long before he wondered if we could go do some target shooting. I think this was his way of convincing me that, yes, he was ready and able to go deer hunting. He has a very nice bow and for only eight years old, can shoot it extremely well. I know about the limitations of patience an eight year old has, but who could resist taking a kid hunting that wants to

DNR investigating swan deaths

Every fall, officials with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources warn waterfowl hunters to avoid mistakenly shooting trumpeter swans. Notices are printed in Minnesotas waterfowl hunting regulations and warning signs are posted on some lakes frequented by swans. Despite these initiatives, DNR conservation officers are investigating a number of trumpeter swan deaths. Trumpeter swans are a federally protected species. People who shoot them face fines up to $1,700 plus a loss of hunting equipment and hunting licenses for up to three years.

Letter to the Editor

Thank You...and Greetings!
How many times can we say thank you in the same way? The words may be the same...but the lives you've touched are all different... We would like to take this moment to thank the donors who have given faithfully year after year. Your donations have made a big difference in the lives of the men, women and children that we serve. Here are some quotes from those whose lives are forever changed thanks to the advocacy services they have received: "My advocate was so supportive and kind and caring! I left feeling better mentally than I've felt in a long time. Thank you so much!" "Hands of Hope gave me the guidance to take control of my life and no longer let someone else control it for me. I finally feel free and ready for whatever happens next." If you would like to help us make a difference in the life of an abuse victim, please donate to our 2011 Community Support Campaign. Your donation will assist us in providing crisis advocacy and emergency services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and general crime in Morrison and Todd Counties. Thank you for your generosity! And to those of you who are giving for the first time, thank you so much for choosing us! Please take a moment to fill out this form and mail it along with your tax-deductible contribution to our Community Support Campaign, OR visit our website at www.handsofhope.net or giveMN.org to make an online donation. Stephenie Och, Executive Director Hands of Hope Resource Center, Long Prairie

Pete Berscheit, Veteran Service Officer 347 Central Ave Suite 3, Long Prairie, MN 56347 pete.berscheit@co.todd.mn.us 320-732-4419 TSGLI COVERAGE EXTENDED
Effective Oct. 1, 2011, the Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (SGLI) Traumatic Injury Protection benefit, known as TSGLI, will be payable to servicemembers and National Guard and Reserve members for all qualifying injuries incurred even if the cause was not related to military service, such as a civilian automobile accident or severe injury which occurred while working around their home and regardless of the geographic location during the period Oct. 7, 2001 to Nov. 30, 2005. Additionally, all of the branches of service are identifying any claims previously denied because the injury was not incurred in OEF/OIF and reaching out to those individuals. Applications are currently being accepted by branch of service TSGLI offices. For more information or to apply for the TSGLI payment, servicemembers and veterans should go to: http://www.insurance.va.gov/sgliSite/TSGLI.htm

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LEGAL NOTICES
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: November 9, 2011 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP BY Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Diane F. Mach - 273788 Melissa L. B. Porter 0337778 Randolph W. Dawdy 2160X Ronald W. Spencer - 0104061 Stephanie O. Nelson 0388918 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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Thursday, November 24, 2011

10-065158 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: December 15, 2006 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $119,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Harold H. Blonigen Trust MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. formerly known as Wachovia Mortgage, FSB formerly known as World Savings Bank, FSB LENDER: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. formerly known as Wachovia Mortgage, FSB formerly known as World Savings Bank, FSB SERVICER: Wachovia Mortgage, a division of Wells Fargo Bank, NA DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed December 19, 2006, Todd County Recorder, as Document Number 446299 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots 5 and 20, Block 12, Sylvan Shores No. 1 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 40881 Penelope Loop & 40964 285Th Ave, Browerville, MN 56481 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 08-0063400 and 08-0064900 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $140,718.60 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: January 5, 2012, 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 July 5, 2012. "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR

11-078360 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: June 23, 2006 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $50,040.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Mary Riggle, A single woman MORTGAGEE: Argent Mortgage Company, LLC LENDER: Argent Mortgage Company, LLC SERVICER: American Home Mortgage Servicing, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed June 29, 2006, Todd County Recorder, as Document Number 442898 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for, Argent Securities Inc. Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-M2, Under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Dated August 1, 2006; Dated: January 20, 2009 filed: February 18, 2009, recorded as document number 461247

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE 1/4 NW 1/4) of Section Twenty-seven (27), Township One Hundred Thirtyone (131) North, Range Thirtyfour (34) West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Todd County, Minnesota, described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot One (1), Block Two (2) of "INDUSTRIAL PARK" of the City of Clarissa, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Todd County Recorder said point being on the West line of Bridge Street; thence North 89 degrees, 58 minutes 33 seconds West, record bearing, along the South line of said Lot 1 and the South line of Lot 2, said Block 2, 205.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 165.00 feet to the North line of Block 7 of Nuttings Addition to Clarissa; thence South 89 degrees 58 minutes 33 seconds East, along said North line of Block 7, a distance of 205.00 feet to said West line of Bridge Street; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, along said West line of Bridge Street, 165.00 feet to the point of beginning. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 510 Bridge Street N, Clarissa, MN 56440 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 32.0005700 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $49,181.01 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: January 5, 2012, 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 July 5, 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: November 1, 2011 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Argent Securities Inc., AssetBacked Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-M2 Assignee of Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP BY Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Diane F. Mach - 273788 Melissa L. B. Porter 0337778 Randolph W. Dawdy 2160X Ronald W. Spencer - 0104061 Stephanie O. Nelson 0388918 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: 1/15/2007 MORTGAGOR(S): Czeslaw Gumiela, a single man. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Capital One Home Loans, LLC SERVICER: Bank of America, N.A. MORTGAGE ID #: 10039322006475441-6 DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded March 04, 2010, Todd County Recorder, Document No. 467048. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP Dated:September 03, 2010, LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: North Half of the Northwest Quarter (N1/2NW1/4) West of Township Road, Section Four (4), Township One Hundred Twenty-eight (128) North, Range Thirty-two (32) West of the 5th

P.M., containing 56 acres, more or less. TAX PARCEL NO.: 060006100 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 20535 Ermine Drive Burtrum, MN 56318 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $190,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $223,148.53 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: Thursday, January 05, 2012, 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Main Lobby of 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 1 year from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns. DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under Minnesota Statutes section 580.30 or the property redeemed under Minnesota Statutes section 580.23 is 01-05-2013 at 11:59 p.m. 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: October 27, 2011

BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP Assignee of Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP Assignee of Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 291-8955

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.

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Thursday, November 24, 2011 GAGORS 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: October 27, 2011 Bank of America, N.A. Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: Bank of America, N.A. Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 291-8955 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 16751-104632
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16751-090306
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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: 10/13/2006 MORTGAGOR(S): Thaddeus F. Jameson and Jennifer L. Jameson, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Bank of America, N.A. SERVICER: Bank of America, N.A. MORTGAGE ID #: NA DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded October 19, 2006, Todd County Recorder, Document No. 445200. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot Seven (7), Block One (1), Twin Acres, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the County Recorder, Todd County, Minnesota TAX PARCEL NO.: 140046100 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 11730 Ada Trail Sauk Centre, MN 56378 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $416,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $536,786.87 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: Thursday, January 05, 2012, 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Main Lobby of 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 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns. DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under Minnesota Statutes section 580.30 or the property redeemed under Minnesota Statutes section 580.23 is 07-052012 at 11:59 p.m. 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 MORT-

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: 11/17/2006 MORTGAGOR(S): Scott T. Hansen, a single person. MORTGAGEE: Bank of America, N.A. SERVICER: Bank of America, N.A. MORTGAGE ID #: N/A DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded December 11, 2006,Todd County Recorder, Document No. 446182. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The South 33.5 rods of the West half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 7, township 133 North, Range 33 West, Todd County, Minnesota TAX PARCEL NO.: 22-0006600 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 49551 223rd Ave Staples, MN 56479 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $45,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $37,283.23 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: Thursday, December 15, 2011, 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Main Lobby of 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 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns. DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under Minnesota Statutes section 580.30 or the property redeemed under Minnesota Statutes section 580.23 is 06/15/2012 at 11:59 p.m. 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: October 12, 2011 Bank of America, N.A. Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: Bank of America, N.A. Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 209-7599 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 16751-113494
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STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF TODD SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE 14: OTHER CIVIL MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Court File No. : 77-CV-11-335 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, successor in interest by purchase from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as Receiver for Washington Mutual Bank, Plaintiff, vs. NOTICE OF SALE UNDER JUDGMENT AND DECREE. Sandy Killian, John Doe and Mary Roe, Defendant(s). DATE OF MORTGAGE: March 26, 2008 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $134,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Sandy Killian MORTGAGEE: Washington Mutual Bank, FA, thereafter merged and known as JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association,

successor in interest by purchase from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as Receiver for Washington Mutual Bank SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Loss Mitigation Phone Number: 800-848-9136 DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed April 17, 2008, Todd County Recorder, as Document No. 456578 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 29059 County Road 66, Staples, MN PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS: 08-0007500 AMOUNT DUE AT TIME OF NOTICE: $155,318.79 DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 15, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Todd County Sheriff s Main Office, 115-3rd Street South, Long Prairie, MN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that under and by virtue of a Judgment and Decree entered in the above-entitled action of the 27th day of September, 2011, a certified copy of which has been delivered to me directing the sale of the premises hereinafter described to satisfy the amount found and adjudged due said Plaintiff in the above-entitled action from said Defendant, Sandy Killian, the Sheriff of Todd County will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, on December 15, 2011, at 10:00 a.m., at the Sheriffs Office, 115-3rd Street South, County of Todd in the City of Long Prairie, State of Minnesota, in said State and County, the premises and real estate described in said Judgment and Decree: The Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW 1/4 NE 1/4) of Section Seven (7), Township One Hundred Thirty-two (132) North, Range Thirty-two (32) West, of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Todd County, Minnesota. 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 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP Peter J. Mikkelson, Todd County Sheriff Deputy Sheriff Gene W. Ziegenhagen Kristine M. Spiegelberg Nelson - 308845 Wendy Sanchez - 0391586 Attorneys for Plaintiff 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 Telephone: (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. HOMESTEAD DESIGNATION NOTICE PART OF THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD CONTAINS YOUR HOUSE, YOU MAY DESIGNATE THE AREA OF A HOMESTEAD TO BE SOLD AND REDEEMED SEPARATELY. YOU MAY DESIGNATE THE HOUSE YOU OCCUPY AND ANY AMOUNT OF THE PROPERTY AS A HOMESTEAD. THE DESIGANTED HOMESTEAD PROPERTY MUST CONFORM TO THE LOCAL ZONING ORDINANCES AND BE COMPACT SO THAT IT DOES NOT UNREASONABLY REDUCE THE VALUE OF THE REMAINING PROPTERY. YOU MUST PROVIDE THE CREDITOR CAUSING THIS PROPERTY TO BE SOLD, THE SHERIFF, AND THE COUNTY RECORDER WITH A COPY OF THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE HOMESTEAD YOU HAVE DESIGNATED BY TEN BUSINESS DAYS BEFORE THE DATE THE PROPERTY IS TO BE SOLD. SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP Dated: 10/11, 2011 Kristine M. Spiegelberg Nelson - 308845 Wendy Sanchez - 0391586 Attorneys for Plaintiff 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 Telephone: (952) 831-4060 Facisimile: (952) 831-4734
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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: 08/16/2007 MORTGAGOR(S): Dennis J. Maloney and Shari L. Maloney, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Capital One Home Loans, LLC SERVICER: Bank of America, N.A. MORTGAGE ID #: 10039322007420191-1 DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded October 25, 2007,Todd County Recorder, Document No. 452411. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP Dated: November 12, 2008,Recorded December 09, 2008,Todd County Recorder, Document No. 460393. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots Five (5) and Six (6), Block Three (3), Daniels' Subdivision TAX PARCEL NO.: 10-0059200 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 13087 210th St Osakis, MN 56360 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $198,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF

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DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $241,256.40 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: Thursday, December 08, 2011, 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Main Lobby of 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 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns. DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under Minnesota Statutes section 580.30 or the property redeemed under Minnesota Statutes section 580.23 is 06/08/2012 at 11:59 p.m. 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: October 06, 2011 Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP Assignee of Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP Assignee of Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 209-7599 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 16751-112646
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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: 3/22/2007 MORTGAGOR(S): Bradley J Schmidt and Denise M Schmidt, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. SERVICER: Bank of America, N.A. MORTGAGE ID #: 10001570007937373-0 DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded April 26, 2007, Todd County Recorder, Document No. 448596. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP Dated:July 30, 2009, Recorded August 04, 2009, Todd County Recorder, Document No. 463933. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The W 1/2 of the NW 1/4, Section 15, Township 129 North, Range 33 West except a tract commencing at a point 920 feet East of the Northwest corner of the NW 1/4 of NW 1/4 of Section 15, Township 129, Range 33, thence East 400 feet, thence South 544.5 feet, thence West 400 feet, thence North 544.5 feet to the point of beginning, all in Section 15, Township 129, Range 33, Todd County, Minnesota. TAX PARCEL NO.: 180013700 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 25575 250th Street Long Prairie, MN 56347 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $121,600.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $140,563.59 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: Thursday, December 08, 2011, 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Main Lobby of 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 1 year from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns. DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under Minnesota

Statutes section 580.30 or the property redeemed under Minnesota Statutes section 580.23 is 12-082012 at 11:59 p.m. 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: October 06, 2011 Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP Assignee of Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP Assignee of Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 291-8955 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 16751-092847
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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: 11/17/2004 MORTGAGOR(S): Mark J. Sabrowsky and Deborah A. Sabrowsky, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Home Town Mortgage, Inc. SERVICER: Bank of America, N.A. MORTGAGE ID #: 100177700000353581 DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded December 02, 2004,Todd County Recorder, Document No. 431051. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP Dated: June 14, 2011, Recorded June 24, 2011,Todd County Recorder, Document No. 474026. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW 1/4 NE 1/4), Section Two (2), Township One Hundred Twentyseven (127), Range Thirty-four (34); thence East 100 feet, South 550; thence East 320 feet being the point of beginning; thence South

960 feet, East 160 feet, North 960 feet thence West 160 feet being the point of beginning. The right of ingress and egress over and across the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW 1/4 NE 1/4). All in Section Two (2), Township One Hundred Twenty-seven (127), Range Thirtyfour (34). AND Tract "A" That part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW 1/4 NE 1/4) of Section Two (2), Township One Hundred Twentyseven (127) North, Range Thirtyfour (34) West, Todd County, Minnesota described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said NW 1/4 NE 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 48 30 East (assumed bearing) along the North line of said NW 1/4 NE 1/4, a distance of 100.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 11 30 East, a distance of 550.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 48 30 East, parallel with said North line, a distance of 260.00 feet to the point of beginning; thence continue North 89 degrees 48 30 East, parallel with said North line, a distance of 60.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 11 30 East, a distance of 284.14 feet; thence North 86 degrees 22 39 West, a distance of 30.07 feet; thence North 00 degrees 11 30 West, a distance of 7.00 feet; thence North 10 degrees 39 minutes 15 seconds West, a distance of 165.20 feet; thence North 00 degrees 11 30 West, a distance of 112.69 feet to the point of beginning. AND An easement for ingress and egress purposes over and across the following described property: The NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section Two (2), Township One Hundred Twenty-seven (127) North, Range Thirty-four (34) West, Todd County, Minnesota. Said Easement shall be 16.5 feet to the left and 16.5 feet to the right of the following described line: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said NW 1/4 NE 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 48 30 East (assumed bearing) along the North line of said NW 1/4 NE 1/4, a distance of 681.74 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence South 14 degrees 21 04 West, a distance of 65.71 feet; thence South 74 degrees 42 04 West, a distance of 71.00 feet; thence South 46 degrees 32 16 West, a distance of 59.58 feet; thence South 26 degrees 22 40 West, a distance of 351.47 feet; thence South 46 degrees 06 40 East, a distance of 162.01 feet to its intersection with the Easterly extension of the North line of previously described Tract "A"; thence South 23 degrees 30 14 East a distance of 63.58 feet; thence South 00 degrees 21 57 West, a distance of 59.38 feet; thence South 40 degrees 16 34 West, a distance of 145.31 feet; thence South 84 degrees 32 47 seconds West, a distance of 60.64 feet to the West line of previously described Tract "A" and there terminating. TAX PARCEL NO.: 14-0001100 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 21841 Cedar Lake Lane Sauk Centre, MN 56378 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $122,900.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING

TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $118,487.71 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: Thursday, December 08, 2011, 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Main Lobby of 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 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns. DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under Minnesota Statutes section 580.30 or the property redeemed under Minnesota Statutes section 580.23 is 06/08/2012 at 11:59 p.m. 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: October 06, 2011 Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP Assignee of Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP Assignee of Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 209-7599 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 16751-112742
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Fall sports awards

Ryan Rickbeil, Prairie South All-Conference.

Andrew Espree, Prairie South All-Conference.

Above: Megan Kruzel - All-conference, Rachel Perish - Academic All-State, Abigail Aksamit - Honorable mention, and Brianna Ludwig - All-conference. Ben Dreher, Prairie South All-Conference, Prairie South Outstanding Offensive Back, Prairie Conference North/South Offensive MVP, All-Section 6A Team.

Trenton Wollenburg, Prairie South AllConference, Prairie South Outstanding Defensive Back, All-Section 6A Team.

Kyle Petermeier, Honorable mention all conference.

Mitch Heid, Honorable mention all conference.

Seth Kellen, Prairie South All-Conference, All-Section 6A Team.

Browerville Lions Club Student of the Month

Connor Burns, Prairie South All-Conference, Prairie South Outstanding Defensive Lineman, All-Section 6A Team.

Browerville Public School Menu

Mon. Nov. 28: Chicken nuggets w/honey or BBQ dip, FF/ ketchup, carrot & celery stix, dinner roll, apple, milk Tue. Nov. 29: Italian dunkers, lettuce/dressing, fruit salad, 2 milk Wed. Nov. 30: Sausage pizza, green beans, PB/butter sandwich, orange, milk Thurs. Dec. 1: Hot ham & cheese, scalloped potatoes, corn, pear slices, milk Fri. Dec. 2: Chili w/crackers, bologna sandwich, carrot & celery stix, ice cream sundae, milk

Denise Weigt is the Browerville Student of the Month for October. She is always at the top when it comes to grades, She excels in Human Biology, which is a college credit course. A willing participant in all group work and is easy to get along with. She also comes with a pleasant demeanor and is friendly to everyone. She also can be seen at extracurricular activities supporting our Browerville teams

Tiger Sports
Mon. Nov. 28: JHBB hosts LPGE, 4:30 Tue. Nov. 29: GBB hosts Verndale, 6:15 Thurs. Dec. 1: GBB @ B-H, 6:15; JH WR @ BBE, TBD Fri. Dec. 2: WR tourney @ BBE, 2:30 Sat. Dec. 3: JHBB tourney @ Osakis, 9:00

What are you thankful for?

Abby Marxer

Aidan Rech

Audrey, Olivia, Allie, Teresa, John, Nye, Tiana, Jacob, Madeline, Brandon, Caleb, Trina

Thanksgiving plans
By Tarissa Host As Thanksgiving approaches, many of our mouths start to water for our Thanksgiving feast, and we start to think of all the things we are thankful for. Made a national holiday in 1941 by Abraham Lincoln, Thanksgiving has become a very popular holiday known for wonderful food and giving thanks. Besides food and thanks, we also associate Thanksgiving with Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade and, of course, football. Here are a few comments Browerville elementary students shared about their Thanksgiving plans when they were asked these questions. Where do you go for Thanksgiving? What is your favorite Thanksgiving food? What do you look forward to this Thanksgiving? What are you thankful for? Kaylee Leraas: We stay at my house. My favorite Thanksgiving food is mashed potatoes and gravy. I can't wait to see my family. I am thankful for my pets, my cousins, my brother, my parents, my toys, and my stuffed kitty. Jennae Quistorff: We go to Grandpa and Grandma Quistorffs. My favorite Thanksgiving food is turkey. I look forward to seeing my family. I am thankful for my parents, my pets, my sister and brothers. Alexis Johnson: We have Thanksgiving at my house. My favorite Thanksgiving food is turkey. I't m looking forward to all my family being there. I am thankful for my family, my siblings, my toys, and my books. Abby Marxer: We go to my Grandpa and Grandma Marxer's house My favorite Thanksgiving food is turkey. I

look forward to seeing my family. I am thankful for my kitchen set, food, family, sisters, brother, and toys. Aidan Rech: At my house with my Grandpa and Grandma. My favorite Thanksgiving food peanut butter crackers. I look forward to being with my family and talking about my day. I am thankful for my family and presents. Tyra Myers: We go to my great aunt Renee's house. My favorite Thanksgiving food is turkey. I am looking forward to seeing my whole family. I am thankful for family, my dog, and teachers. Levi Stearns: We go to my Grandmas house. My favorite Thanksgiving foods are mashed potatoes, turkey, and asparagus. I look forward to being with my family. I am thankful for my brothers and sisters, teachers, cats, and dogs. Brady Rowe: We have Thanksgiving at my parents' house. My favorite Thanksgiving food is turkey and pumpkin pie. I look forward to hunting with my dad over Thanksgiving. I am thankful for my family and computer games. Tyler Pierce: I go to my parents' house on Thanksgiving. My favorite Thanksgiving food is turkey. I look forward to all of the good food. I am thankful for my family and my pets. Students at Christ the King school were asked to respond to three questions regarding Thanksgiving. They were asked: 1. What are your plans for Thanksgiving? 2. What is your favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal? and 3. What are you thankful for?

Grade 6: Olivia Irsfeld: 1. We are going to Belgrade to our cousins house. 2. Pumpkin pie with whipped cream 3. Freedom to do whatever we want or believe in. Allie Benning: 1. Go to my aunt and uncles house 2. Pumpkin pie 3. Freedom Grade 5: Teresa Tynio: 1. Go to my aunt and uncles house 2. Vegetables 3. Family, friends, and animals John Schueller: 1. Going to Grannys to play cards 2. Pumpkin pie 3. Clothes and life Grade 4: Audrey Berg: 1. Going to Grandpas house 2. Eating together 3. Family Nye Becker: 1. Going to my cousins house 2. Turkey 3. My house Grade 3: Caleb Berg: 1. Going to Grandpas house 2. Turkey 3. My house Grade 2: Madeline Irsfeld: 1. Going to Grandmas house 2. Potatoes and gravy 3. My family stays healthy Jacob Buhl: 1. Family is coming to my house 2. Turkey 3. Living on the farm Grade 1: Tiana Sand: 1. Going to grandmas 2. Chicken 3. The swingset my grandpa built for my sisters and me to play on Brandon Tolifson: 1. Going to my cousins 2. Mac and cheese 3. God made me on the planet Kindergarten: Trina Schultz: 1. We stay home for Thanksgiving 2. Turkey 3. My mom and dad

Alexis Johnson

Brady Rowe

Jennae Quistorff

Kaylee Leraas

Tyler Pierce

Levi Stearns

Have a great Holiday!

Tyra Myers

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From These Fine Area Businesses

Fun Facts about Thanksgiving Today
In the US, about 280 million turkeys are sold for the Thanksgiving celebrations. Each year, the average American eats somewhere between 16 - 18 pounds of turkey. Black Friday is the Friday after Thanksgiving in the United States, where it is the beginning of the traditional Christmas shopping season. The average weight of a turkey purchased at Thanksgiving is 15 pounds. The heaviest turkey ever raised was 86 pounds, about the size of a large dog. The five most popular ways to serve leftover turkey is as a sandwich, in stew, chili or soup, casseroles and as a burger. Turkey has more protein than chicken or beef. Turkeys will have 3,500 feathers at maturity. Male turkeys gobble. Hens do not. They make a clucking noise. Turkeys have heart attacks. The United States Air Force was doing test runs and breaking the sound barrier. Nearby turkeys dropped dead with heart attacks. A large group of turkeys is called a flock. Turkeys have poor night vision.

T Turkey & Tradition H Home & Heaven A Ala Mode & Activities N Navy, Air Force, Army, Marines and every military inbetween K Kids & Grandparents S Siblings & Friends G God & His goodness I Ice Cream & Ice Melt V Victory & Vacations I Ideas & Intelligence N Nap Time & Nutrition G Good Memories These are a few things I am thankful for. What are you thankful for? I AM THANKFUL FOR... _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________

It takes 75-80 pounds of feed to raise a 30 pound tom turkey.

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A 16-week-old turkey is called a fryer. A five to seven month old turkey is called a young roaster.

Stracks Collision Center/Area Graphics Plus 594-2257 Long Prairie Packing 732-2171 Konetzkos Meat Market 594-2915 American Heritage National Bank 594-2215 Duanes Repair & The Gallery 594-6189 Central Ag Services, Clarissa/Eagle Bend 756-2112 Farmers Co-op Feed Store 594-2711

Country Financial Insurance Allen Hoelscher/Merty Host - 594-6410 Browerville Hardware, Appliance, Floor Covering, & Rental Center Three Star Construction, Inc. 594-6373 Central Todd County Care Center, Inc. Todd County Transfer Station M-F 8-4:30 Sat 8-12 Holidays-Call Land OLakes, Inc. 594-2211 Thread Shed I 594-6423

Statema Backhoe Service LLC 594-6347 Northern Star Cooperative 732-3422 Knotty Pine Embroidery & Screen Printing 594-2300 Gilbert Financial 732-2019 Asfeld Tax Service 594-7000 Blade PublishingBrowerville Blade/ Country Courier 320-594-2911

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AROUND THE COUNTY

Cty Rd 3 Eagle Bend 218-738-5155 Closed Mon. - Wed. Thur. & Fri. Open at 4 pm Sat. & Sun. Open at 12 pm

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Sheriffs Report
On November 4, at 11:27 am, Barbara Becker reported the theft of a deer stand from the intersection of 165th Ave and 256th St. At 7:25 pm, November 12, Rudy Bjerga, rural Motley, reported the sometime during the past several weeks, person(s) unknown entered his yard and stole 20 green treated 8x8x6 ft. guard rail posts owned by Villard Township and stored on the Bjerga property. A McCulloch chain saw as also stolen. The property is valued at over $900. On November 14, Bruce Rach, rural Hewitt, reported that between October 14 and November 10, person(s) unknown entered his yard and stole two used snowmobile paddle tracks valued at approx. $1900. On the same date, Dave Rick, rural Eagle Bend, reported that between November 8 and 12 person(s) unknown stole gasoline from his 2007 Hyundai Entourage that was parked in his driveway. The vehicle also sustained moderate damage to the driver and passenger doors. At 10:42 pm, November 14, Dale Olson, Eagle Bend, struck a deer on County 22, between County 75 and 175th Ave., Section 6, Eagle Valley Township, with his Chevrolet S-10 truck. Olson was not injured. The vehicle sustained minor damage to the drivers door, extended cab and box. On November 15, at 7:30 am, Rhonda L. Leagjeld lost control of her 2004 Chevrolet Blazer on County 11, just south of County 96, slid off the road and over turned. Neither Leagjeld, nor her passenger, Garrett Leagjeld, age 1, were hurt. The vehicle sustained moderate damage. The road was ice covered at the time of the accident. At 8:30 am, November 15, Nicole Mercer-Bolton, Sartell, lost control of her 1999 Honda Accord on State Hwy 27, slid off the road and struck a driveway embankment. Mercer-Bolton was not injured and the vehicle sustained moderate damage. The road was ice covered at the time. Between 5 am and 2:30 pm, November 15, person(s) unknown slid off County 17 and struck the mail box, post and 911 sign of Debra Linkert. At 8:32 pm, November 15, the sheriffs office received a report of the theft of copper from an abandoned farm on Alfalfa Drive, Section 28, Birchdale Township, within the previous 10 days. Suspect(s) entered the property and took approx. 330 ft. of solid copper wire from light poles and sheds. On November 20, Lloyd Grove, who lives on Red Oak Road, Moran Township, reported that someone had entered his property during the night and stole gasoline and diesel fuel, a chain saw and misc. hand tools. 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.

Twas almost December at the Double Eagle Grille And planning parties gives the owners a thrill With tinsel and colors lighting the tree And Christmas time decorations for all to see Large family gatherings we love to fulfill When theres no room at your house Well make room at our grille!
Samuel R. Gunderson, Mayer, 80/70-$125.00 Ashley M. Hoppe, Freeport, speed-$125.00 Virgilio Ruiz, Long Prairie, 71/55-$145.00 Jacoby L. Simes, Enderlin, ND, no proof insurance-$285.00

Supper Club Specials 5:00 - 9:00 pm

Browerville Vets Club

NO PIZZA BUFFET IN NOVEMBER 2nd Tuesday: Broasted Chicken - 5:30-7:30 Fridays: Burger Night - 5:30-8:30 Homemde Pizza Auto Fryer Foods Sunday Open At Noon

DNR night flights combat illegal shining and poaching

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is using its team of conservation officer pilots to identify shiners and other lawbreakers. We fly at an altitude that allows us to get a good look at the landscape without being easily detected, said Lt. Thomas Buker, a DNR conservation officer pilot since 2004. Youd be surprised at how easy it is to spot an offender from the air. Shining is the use of an artificial light at night to temporarily immobilize wildlife. In Minnesota, it is illegal to use flashlights, spotlights, headlights or other artificial lights to locate wild animals from two hours after sunset until sunrise, year around. A person possessing a firearm, bow or other implement that could be used to take wild animals is prohibited from shining at any time. While certain exceptions apply for raccoon hunters and trappers, the laws are in place to protect and minimize disturbances to wildlife, discourage poaching and protect personal property. Each year poachers illegally kill hundreds of deer across the state, often by shining at night. The poachers freeze the deer in the bright light and shoot them. These lawbreakers can be difficult to catch, since they typically operate on lightly traveled rural roads and in remote areas. During night flights, we can see things that would never be visible from the ground, Buker said. Using GPS and night vision, DNR pilots provide concise information to conservation officers in trucks. The team works in tandem to pinpoint offenders. During the course of a few hours, we can effectively observe several hundred square miles, Buker said. Penalties for poaching and shining can include fines of several thousand dollars, loss of vehicles, and/or equipment involved in the crime and the loss of hunting privileges. Anyone who observes shining, poaching or someone committing another natural resource violation should call the Minnesota Turn In Poachers (TIP) hotline at 800-6529093. All calls are confidential and the caller may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 if an arrest is made.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING
WHOOPEE INN
33234 County Rd. 16 Cushing 320-594-0024
Wed. November 23rd HITS BY LENNY DJ & KARAOKE 8:30-12:30 Sat. November 26th HITS BY LENNY DJ & KARAOKE 8:30 - 12:30 We Will Be Closed Thanksgiving, November 24th

Court Report
Court appearances are First Appearance, RU8 (second appearance), and Omnibus (third appearance) November 14: Brandon L. Sternquist, Long Prairie, denied violation of his probation at an admit/deny hearing. A probation violation hearing was set for December 29. Jason A. Burton, Hewitt, had his omnibus hearing reset to December 5. Burton is charged with second and third degree drug charges, child endangerment and receiving stolen property. Cari F. Crooker, had her omnibus hearing reset to December 5. Burton is charged with second and third degree drug charges, child endangerment and receiving stolen property. Benjamin T. Brown, Browerville, appeared for an RU8 hearing on charges of two counts of DWI. An omnibus hearing was scheduled for December 5. Timothy D. Whitaker, Staples, made his first court appearance on two counts of domestic assault and fifth degree assault charges. An omnibus hearing was set for November 28. Adam W. Witt, Long Prairie, appeared for an RU8 hearing on two counts of domestic assault charges. A December 5 omnibus hearing was scheduled. Jennifer L. Burton, Staples, appeared for an omnibus hearing on charges of aiding an offender to avoid arrest. A settlement conference was set for December 5. Karen J. Klinkhammer, Long Prairie, appeared for an RU8 hearing on theft charges. A December 5 omnibus hearing was scheduled.

Long Prairie

Traffic Citations
Todd County Sheriff Joshua A. Bailey, Clarissa, DWI$510.00, chem. depend. eval, MADD impact panel, 90 days, stayed 90 days, 2 yr Bryan M. Berg, Browerville, underage consumption-$185.00 Michael A. Fuller, Browerville, disorderly conduct-$460.00, 90 days, stayed 88 days, 1 yr, supervised probation, 1 yr, no alcohol/ controlled substances, domestic abuse eval, random testing Jacob D. Hinnenkamp, Melrose, speed-$125.00 Jeremiah R. Perala, Bertha, DWI-$510.00, 90 days, stayed 90 days, 2 yr, MADD impact panel, chem depend eval, no drive w/o insurance

Zachary A. Rodheim, Streamwood, ILL, 93/70-$225.00 Tanner J. Schwieters, Greenwald, speed-$125.00 Long Prairie Police Kendall M. Otterstetter, Long Prairie, dog(s) running at large$185.00, 90 days, stayed 90 days, 1 yr; habitual dog barking-$135.00; drive after revocation-$285.00 Staples Police Jon A. Jackson, Motley, no seat belt used-$110.00 Lloyd A. Judd, Motley, no seat belt used-$110.00 DNR Joshua A. Hedstrom, Alexandria, use artificial lights-$185.00 MN State Patrol Harry G. Boehland, Bertha, speed-$125.00 Kim A. W. Buntjer, Long Prairie, 65/55-$125.00

ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW AND SELL Saturday November 26, 2011 9 am - 4 pm

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Thursday, November 24, 2011 TION 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: October 06, 2011 Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Assignee of Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Michael T. Oberle Attorneys for: Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Assignee of Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 209-7599 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 16205-110744
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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: 11/26/2001 MORTGAGOR(S): Amy J. Winter, a single person. MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. SERVICER: US Bank Home Mortgage MORTGAGE ID #: n/a DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded November 28, 2001,Todd County Recorder, Document No. 405068. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Dated: November 26, 2001,Recorded November 28, 2001,Todd County Recorder, Document No. 405069. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 8 and the West 16 2/3 feet of Lot 9, Block 4, Kilburn's Third Addition to the Townsite of Bertha, Todd County, Minnesota. TAX PARCEL NO.: 29.0018.500 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 205 4th St. NW Bertha, MN 56437 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $32,100.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $30,280.26 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: Thursday, December 08, 2011, 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Main Lobby of 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 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns. DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under Minnesota Statutes section 580.30 or the property redeemed under Minnesota Statutes section 580.23 is 06/08/2012 at 11:59 p.m. 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 OBLIGA-

Todd County, Minnesota Request for Proposals for Construction Engineering Services for the Staples North/South Corridor with Railroad Overpass Project
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Todd County, Minnesota is accepting proposals for construction engineering services for the Staples North/South Corridor with Railroad Overpass Project (SP 77596-02). These services shall include all activities necessary to provide the required contract administration and construction inspection work to ensure that the items of work shown in the Final Statement of Work Certified have actually been furnished and installed accordance with the plans and specifications of the construction contract. For a full copy of the Request for Proposals, current Construction Plans, and current Special Provisions; please contact the contract administrator at: Loren Fellbaum Todd County Engineer 44 Riverside Drive Long Prairie, MN 56347 Telephone - 320-732-2722 Fax 320-732-4525 Email HYPERLINK "mailto:loren.fellbaum@co.todd.mn .us"loren.fellbaum@co.todd.mn.us Proposals Due: 2:00 p.m. on December 16th, 2011 DBE Goal: Race/Gender Neutral Goal
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Proceedings of the Board of Education Regular Meeting #10 Independent School District #787 November 14, 2011 Browerville, Minnesota 7:30 P.M. Conference Room
Members Present: Daryl Brever, Bob Bryniarski, Mike Jeziorski, Heidi Iten, Denis Irsfeld, Cory Heid Members Absent: Joe Duncan Others Present: Robert Schaefer - Superintendent, Patrick Sutlief

K-12 Principal, Wayne Petermeier Activities Director, Darla Schaefer Business Manager, Robert Schueller - Browerville Education Association, Venus King - Browerville Blade. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Brever at 7:30 P.M. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion by Irsfeld, second by Bryniarski and carried to approve the November 14, 2011 agenda as presented. Motion by Bryniarski, second by Iten and carried to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting #9, October 10, 2011, as reviewed and published. Recognition of Students/Staff/ Public There were none in attendance. Reports Fiscal 2011 Audit Mary Backlund from Gary Paulson Agency CPA, Little Falls, MN reviewed the FY2011 Audit of the Browerville Public School finances. Motion by Bryniarksi, second by Jeziorski and carried to approve the Fiscal Year 2011 audit as presented with acknowledgement of Findings #1-Limited Segregation of Duties, Findings #2-Approval of Journal Entries, and Findings #3-Control over Financial Reporting. Mr. Sutlief presented his report: End of 1st Quarter Parent/Teacher Conferences, Adequate Year Progress(AYP) district improvement plan, Browerville National Honor Society inductees Donna Johnson, Robert Johnson, Abigail Lamusga, Preston Irsfeld, and Ben Dreher, FFA will be competing in horse judging next Tuesday, Annual Turkey Dinner for students, faculty and support staff on Friday, November 18th, and the positive student behavior at the Section 6A Football game at the Fargo Dome Mr. Petermeier presented the Activities Director Report: Start of the girls basketball season, One Act Play meeting with 17 students meeting with the new director Beth Selinger, Bronco wrestling meetings to be held this week, status of the pairing discussion with Sauk Centre for Boys Hockey. The October 2011 food service report was presented by Mr. Schaefer. Lunch participation was 98% for the month. 6,254 breakfasts and 8,805 lunches were served in October. Personnel Motion by Iten, second by Bryniarski and carried to approve the personnel leaves for October 2011, as presented. Motion by Heid, second by Irsfeld and carried to approve the hiring of Jill Hegseth as Boys Basketball Cheerleading Coach for the 2011-12 season. Motion by Heid, second by Bryniarksi and carried to approve the request by Angie Reed for maternity leave beginning in mid-January 2012 through early April 2012. Old Business Paired Wrestling Program Browerville/Eagle Valley Broncos Motion by Bryniarksi, second by Irsfeld and carried to dissolve the pairing agreement in wrestling with Eagle Valley Public School at the conclusion of the 2011-12 season to meet

MSHSL guidelines, the decision to dissolve to be reviewed following the completion of the 2011-12 wrestling season. New Business Special Election November 8, 2011, Excess Referendum Levy Member Irsfeld introduced the following resolution: RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS OF VOTES OF BROWERVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT #787 SPECIAL ELECTION BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No.787, as follows: 1. It is hereby found, determined and declared that the special election of the voters of this district held on November 8, 2011, was in all respects duly and legally called and held. 2. As specified in the attached Abstract and Return of Votes Cast, a total of 261 voters of the district voted at said election on the question of; Browerville School District Question #1: Approval of the Renewal of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization. Of which 228 voted in favor, 33 voted against the same, and there were NO completely blank or defective ballots relating to this question. 3. Said proposition, having received the approval of at least a majority of such votes, is hereby declared to have carried. 4. The school district clerk is hereby directed to certify the results of the election to the county auditor of Todd County, in which the school district is located in whole or in part. The school district clerk is hereby directed to report the results of the referendum revenue authorization election to the Commissioner of Education within fifteen (15) days of the date hereof. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly second by Member Bryniarski, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Bryniarski, Jeziorski, Iten, Irsfeld, Heid, Brever and the following voted against the same: None. Absent: Duncan Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed. Athletic Pairing St. Johns Vianney Academy Boys Basketball, Baseball Member Iten, introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING COOPERATIVE SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been negotiated and drafted regarding the cooperative sponsorship of a joint high school boys basketball program, and boys baseball program. WHEREAS, a copy of the proposed draft is attached and incorporated by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District # 787, as follows: 1. That the attached Cooperative Sponsorship Agreement be and hereby is approved; 2. That the Chairman and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the attached Cooperative Sponsorship Agreement and to make the

required application the Board of Directors of the Minnesota State High School League; and 3. That this resolution shall be effective only upon the adoption of a similar resolution by the Governing Board of School Board of the cooperating school or school district. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Heid, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Bryniarski, Jeziorski, Iten, Irsfeld, Heid, Brever. And the following voted against the same: None. Absent: Duncan Whereupon said resolution was duly passed. Other Information was presented concerning the upcoming Minnesota School Board Association Annual Leadership Conference January 12-13, 2012. Bills Motion by Iten, and second by Jeziorski and carried to approve the vendor claims in the following accounts: General $215,958.25 Food Service 20,068.55 Transportation 35,537.32 Community Service 2,468.13 Capital Expenditure 1,832.93 Debt Service Trust and Agency 3,752.82 TOTAL $ 279,591.00 Motion by Jeziorski, second by Bryniarski and carried to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 P.M. Denis Irsfeld, Clerk

Todd County Board of Commissioners Minutes of the Meeting of the Todd County Board of Commissioners held on November 1, 2011
Call to Order The Todd County Board of Commissioners met at the North Todd County Service Center, Staples, MN on the 1st day of November, 2011 at 9:00 A.M. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Blessing with all members present. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Agenda On motion by Ruda and second by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote to approve the agenda as read. Routine Business On motion by Kneisl and second by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the October 18, 2011 minutes as read. On motion by Ruda and second by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Commissioner Warrants #29351 - #29475 in the amount of $99,987.40. Closed Session On motion by Kneisl and second by Neumann, the Todd County Commissioners Meeting was recessed at 9:04 and went into closed session with Jason Kubushek, Attorney from Iverson-Reuvers to discuss proposed mediation for Todd County vs. Central Specialties, Inc. of Alexandria, MN. On motion by Ruda and second by Kneisl, the Todd County Commissioners Meeting was

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resumed at 9:25. No action taken. Todd County Public Works Loren Fellbaum was present to discuss a date for the Fall Road Meeting. No date was set. Todd County Development Corporation Rick Utech gave the 3rd quarter report for the Todd County Development Corporation. Todd County Administration On motion by Kircher and second by Ruda, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the collaborative agreement between Todd County and the Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors providing for cooperative policy setting, staff and resource sharing, effective January 1, 2012 (on file in the Administration office). On motion by Ruda and second by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve appointment of Sandy Rohr as Soil, Water, Conservation and Development Division Director effective January 1, 2012. On motion by Neumann and second by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Refer for public comment until December 2, 2011 and first reading on December 20, 2011 the ordinance titled Establishment of a Park, Recreation - Trails Ordinance. Administrators Report The Administrator reported that grant for $100,000 was awarded from the Minnesota Historic Society towards the windows in the Historic Courthouse. Commissioners Report Commissioner Ruda reported the Historical Society had their 2nd annual History Day which was held at the Government Center on October 29, 2011. Commissioner Kircher discussed wanting to know if more meetings were going to be held at other locations other than at the Government Center. There will be a poll posted on the County Website for citizens to give their opinion. Adjournment at 10:11 a.m. by action of Chairman Blessing. COMMISSIONER WARRANTS VENDOR NAME AMOUNT CENTRA CARE HEALTH SYSTEMS LON 2,506.25 CENTRAL SPECIALTIES INC 15,779.53 COMM OF REV. 2,500.00 CONTECH CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS 13,365.70 FORUM COMM PRINTING 5,900.00 NORTH AMERICAN SALT 11,050.16 SEH INC. 5,460.62 ZUERCHER TECHNOLOGIES LLC 12,264.98 117 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $2000 31,160.16 FINAL TOTAL $99,987.40 On a motion by Neumann and second by Kircher the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held November 1, 2011 were duly approved by a unanimous vote of the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on November 15, 2011 Witness my hand and seal Mark Blessing, County Board Chairperson Nathan Burkett, County Administrator

County admistrator issues stop work order at Battle Point Park

By Tim King At the Todd County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, November 15, County Administrator Nathan Burkett discussed an order he has issued to stop work at Todd Countys Battle Point Park. Burkett issued the stop order on November 8 because he believed the County Parks and Trails Board may have overstepped its authority. Burkett, along with other officials, visited the park on November 3. Commissioner David Kircher organized the park visit because he had received some complaints about work being done at the park. Burketts stop work order listed two reasons for halting the work. Burkett said it appeared that plans were being made to expand the beach at the park from twenty-five feet to fifty feet. Burkett said sections of fence had been removed and large trees had been cut in an apparent effort to expand the beach. Expanding the beach would destroy a small portion of the shoreline restoration on Battle Point done by the Sauk River Watershed District in 2009. At the October 17 meeting of the county board, Commissioner Randy Neumann had asked Sauk River Watershed District Administrator Holly Kovarick why the beach was only 25 feet wide. Neumann said the Parks master plan called for a forty-foot beach. Kovarick didnt answer Neumanns question Instead she told commissioners that if Todd County wanted to remove a portion of the shoreline restoration to enlarge the beach the county would have to pay the district an unspecified fee. Burketts stop work order also said extensive brush had been cut in a number of areas and a number of trees had been marked. He said he concluded that the red xs marking those trees signified that they would soon be cut down. Burkett said he wanted to prevent further cutting. Commissioner Neumann said the brush and tree cutting were being done in accordance with a Department of Natural Resources forestry plan for the park. He said part of the plan involved emerald ash borer infestation prevention. Commissioner Kircher said he wanted to make sure the DNR plan was in accordance with the Sauk River Watershed District agreement and all other plans and agreements. Commissioners Neumann and Kircher represent the county board on the Todd County Parks and Trails Board. Alan Loken is the chairman of the board. County Administrator Burkett said work at the park could not continue until it was authorized by the entire county board. SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT At the request of the Soil and Water and Conservation District commissioners approved accepting a $131,965 grant from the Minnesota Board of Soil and Water Resources. The grant, which is known as the Natural Resources Block Grant, is received annually. The grant funds local water planning efforts, the administration of the Wetlands Conservation Act, Department of Natural Resources Shoreland Management, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agencies Feedlot Program, and the Pollution Control Agencys septic system program. Commissioners agreed they would not comply with all the terms of the grant agreement if the Pollution Control Agency unilaterally creates stricter septic system rules. Todd County

has long objected to the Pollution Control Agencys efforts to create new, and unilateral, septic system rules. Commissioners say those rules are unnecessary and will be very expensive for rural landowners to implement. HISTORIC COURTHOUSE The renovation at the Todd County Historic Courthouse has been going smoothly in recent weeks, according to construction manager Earl Fuechtman, of Contegrity Group. Fuechtman said the windows have been temporarily covered and the roof will soon be patched for the winter. Since all the foundation problems have been addressed work inside the building is now progressing nicely. He said both carpentry and mechanical work are proceeding well. He also said the geothermal heating and cooling system has been successfully completed. The system will now be filled will glycol. It will be connected to the heating and cooling system inside the building when those systems are completed next year. POLICY POSITION REGARDING STATE OF MINNESOTA Commissioners approved a resolution asking the Association of Minnesota Counties to approve a policy stating that the State of Minnesota may not take over county government services or programs without the approval of the counties. The resolution was prompted in part because the state has expressed an interest in taking over child support services. The state claims it can run the child support payment system more efficiently than the counties. County Administrator Burkett said he doubted that they could. EMPLOYEE INSURANCE Based on a recommendation from the County Insurance Committee the zero deductible medical insurance plan for county employees was eliminated by the commissioners. The plan was

known as the Gold Plan. In a separate resolution commissioners created a new insurance plan called the Copper Plan. The Copper Plan will allow employees to have health savings accounts. It will also allow employees to have large deductibles on their insurance. Under the Copper Plan individuals can have a deductible of up to $1,500 and a family can have a deductible of up to $3,000. PERHAM INCINERATOR Commissioners agreed to accept the transfer of ownership of the Perham garbage incinerator from the City of Perham to the Prairie Lakes Municipal Solid Waste Authority. Prairie Lakes is a joint powers board made up of Todd, Becker, Ottertail, and Wadena counties. The garbage incinerator is also known as the Resource Recovery Facility. UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION SERVICE Commissioners renewed their agreement with the University of Minnesota Extension Service. For 2012 Todd Countys Extension Service will once again include a 4H Program Administrator and an Agricultural Extension Educator. The cost to the county will be $98,000. There was discussion about increasing the Extension Educators hours. The Extension Educator, Randy Pepin, currently works in Todd County 50% of the time. BILLS Commissioners approved the payment of $5,973,695.64 in bills. Among them was a bill for $138,562.19 to the Long Prairie law firm of Brown and Krueger. The payment was for the purchase of right-of-way for the Highway 10 overpass near Staples. There was also a $2,161 payment to Ken's Collision of Staples to pay them to move their business from the overpass area. Both payments were made with federal highway funds.

Help wild turkeys stay wild

With the crop harvest nearly complete, wild turkeys are becoming a common sight in residential neighborhoods and around building sites, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Wendy Krueger, a DNR area wildlife supervisor, said its important that people not feed wild turkeys. We are getting increased calls from the public about wild turkeys in yards and within city limits, she said. When turkeys lose their natural fear of humans, they can become a nuisance. We dont want that to happen. The restoration of wild turkeys in Minnesota has been a phenomenal success. Since 29 birds were released in southeastern Minnesota 40 years ago, the population has grown to more than 70,000 birds today. As wild turkey populations expand across the state, interactions with humans have become more common. However, problems occur when wild turkeys become desensitized to people and lose some of their wild instincts.. Adult wild turkeys, which can weigh 20 pounds or more, can quickly become unwelcomed guests, Krueger said. They can destroy flower beds and garden areas, and leave their droppings on patios and decks. They may roost in trees near homes and even on automobiles. To reduce visits by turkeys, follow these techniques: Use elevated bird feeders. Clean up spilled seed; on farms clean up grain around bins. Temporarily discontinue feeding by removing all bird feeders. Make turkeys feel unwelcomed with lots of action and noise, chasing them with a broom or opening and closing a dark-colored umbrella. Keep a leashed dog in the area. Compounding the problem is the release of pen-raised turkeys. It is illegal to release any turkey into the wild without a DNR permit. All turkeys purchased from game farms, farm stores or catalogs must be confined at all times. Pen-raised turkeys are not as wary as wild turkeys and can cause nuisance problems. If a turkey does become aggressive and cannot be removed, contact the nearest DNR area wildlife office, which can be found at mndnr.gov\contact\wildlife_managers. Moving nuisance birds is not an effective option. Released turkeys may continue causing problems in the area where they are released. In many cases, nuisance turkeys need to be destroyed. People have good intentions and want to help the birds, but in the long run it does just the opposite, Krueger said. For more information visit mndnr.gov/living_withwildlife/turke ys.

State tops 300 traffic fatalities for the year

Minnesota preliminary traffic deaths passed the 300 death mark, but the 303 road fatalities in 2011 are well below the 357 at this time in 2010. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety projects 355 deaths for 2011 which would mark a fourth consecutive annual drop in deaths and a 38 percent reduction in deaths from a decade ago. The projection also means the state is in reach of achieving its goal of 350 traffic deaths by 2014 three years early. The news comes as state traffic safety officials and stakeholders law enforcement officers, emergency medical technicians, engineers, public health officials, advocates and more meet in Duluth, Nov. 1617, for the Minnesotas annual Toward Zero Deaths traffic safety conference. Fewer people are getting killed, more motorists are buckling up, and there is a drop in alcohol-related incidents, says Donna Berger, acting director of DPS Office of Traffic Safety. But this progress is lost on the fact that preventable crashes are killing hundreds of people annually. In the three-year period, 20082010, 1,287 people were killed on Minnesota roads at an estimated economic impact of nearly $1.6 billion; thousands more suffered injuries during this same period. Traffic crashes are the leading killer of Minnesotans ages 234. The 2011 deaths to-date include 36 motorcyclists, 27 pedestrians and three bicyclists each lower compared to its 2010 counts. July (46 deaths) and October (43 deaths) have been the deadliest months of the year in 2011 to-date, with January (15) and March (19) the least deadly. Officials cite many factors for the trend of fewer road deaths, pointing to proactive efforts such as targeted enforcement and education campaigns; improved engineering; efficient trauma response; as well as important legislation. Officials also credit driver behavior, safer vehicles and note the economy may be factoring by causing motorists to drive at slower, safer speeds. What Is Toward Zero Deaths TZD is the states cornerstone traffic safety initiative that is a partnership between DPS, MnDOT, Department of Health (MDH), the University of Minnesota and others. A primary vision of the TZD program is to create a safe driving culture in Minnesota in which motorists support a goal of zero road fatalities by practicing and promoting safe and smart driving behavior. Since the TZD program was established in 2003, traffic deaths have trended downward: 2003 655 deaths; 2004 567; 2005 559; 2006 494; 2007 510; 2008 455; 2009 421; 2010 411. TZD programming calls for local groups to partner and tailor safety solutions specific to their communities and issues. TZD focuses on four strategic areas of traffic safety: Education - Includes outreach through communities, schools and media; advertising campaigns. Enhanced enforcement campaigns Targeted efforts with focus on seat belts, impaired driving speeding, distracted driving. Engineering improvements - Includes road design improvements, cable median barriers, rumble stripes and more to improve the safety of the driving environment. Efficient emergency medical and trauma response Improving the statewide trauma system, so emergency responders and trauma centers can better treat, triage and transfer crash victims.

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Better weather, Friday holiday increase second weekend deer harvest

Better weather conditions for hunting and a Friday holiday for some were the likely reasons deer registrations climbed to within 7 percent of the 2010 season-to-date level after the second weekend of the 2011 firearms deer season, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Final numbers from the second weekend show that hunters have harvested 143,000 deer so far in 2011, down only 7 percent from the 2010 to-date harvest of 153,000. During the second weekend, hunters registered approximately 27,000 deer compared with about 22,000 last year. Veterans Day usually falls during the week, meaning many hunters have only Saturday and Sunday to hunt, said Lou Cornicelli, DNR wildlife research manager. With the holiday on Friday this year, hunters had an additional day to spend in the field, and the wind was more favorable. High winds, which tend to limit deer movement because they adversely affect a deers hearing and scenting ability, resulted in a 19 percent decline during the first weekend of the season. Cornicelli said he expects the final season harvest to be comparable to last years total of 207,000 provided weather cooperates in the northern rifle zone, where the season ends Sunday, Nov. 20. Additional deer will be harvested during the late southeastern season, which runs Saturday, Nov. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 27, and the muzzleloader season, which begins Saturday, Nov. 26, and continues through Sunday, Dec. 11.

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The Todd County Housing and Redevelopment Authoritys next regular board meeting will be Monday, November 28, 2011 at 9:00 a.m., at Sunrose Courts, 300 Linden Ave S, Browerville, MN n24c 56438
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DNR offers 15 parcels of land for sale The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering 15 parcels of land for sale at a public auction Dec. 7, 11 a.m. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., at the DNR Brainerd office, 1601 Minnesota Drive, Brainerd.

Water quality violations cost Long Prairie Packing Co. $52,000

Long Prairie Packing Co., LLC, and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) recently reached an agreement that requires the company to pay $52,000 for alleged water quality violations. The violations occurred between fall 2009 and spring 2010 at the companys facility in Long Prairie, MN. According to MPCA staff inspection reports, the company improperly stockpiled and land applied industrial byproducts, and failed to maintain a required 600-foot land application setback from surface waters at seven sites. Some of the land applications occurred within farmed wetlands. The company also failed to notify the MPCA or immediately recover blood-contaminated leachate which spilled out of a dumpster and a large storage tote; improperly stored more than 500 gallons of used oil; and operated parts of the facility without a required federal and state industrial stormwater permit. Of the $52,000 civil penalty, half will be paid to the MPCA, and half will be spent on completing a supplemental environmental project. Long Prairie Packing Co. plans to construct an industrial anaerobic digester near the plant that will reduce the amount and toxicity of pollutants entering area waters, and significantly reduce the land application of industrial byproducts. The digester will produce biogas, which will help reduce dependency on coal-powered energy sources. The company has also completed a series of required corrective actions. When calculating penalties, the MPCA takes into account how seriously the violation affected the environment, whether it is a first-time or repeat violation, and how promptly the violation was reported to appropriate authorities. It also attempts to recover the calculated economic benefit gained by failure to comply with environmental laws in a timely manner.

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value of the home the more you will be impacted. Also keep in mind this formula only impacts the Homestead properties. If you own a second home, business, industry or rentals the Homestead Market Value Exclusion does not apply to you. These entities never got a credit to begin with but will still have to bear a higher proportion of the taxes. One business in Browerville whose Net Tax Capacity is $9,954.00 (an actual value of $99,540.00), under the old plan, paid about $5,076 in city taxes. Due to the changes in valuations of homesteaded properties and how it affects the tax rate, their new tax bill will be approximately $2,000 more. What the new tax value formulas under the Homestead Market Value Exclusion have done is shifted more of the burden of taxes onto the high value homesteads, non-homestead property, businesses and industries. This change is 110% on the backs of the State of Minnesota Representatives. So, when your property tax statement arrives and you see an increase in your taxes, look to the State as the culprit, not your City or Township, not your County and not your School District. Apparently our legislators have already realized that the new system is not a good system as some of them are already thinking about how to revise it.

EV School District will review its bullying policy

By Rin Porter At its Nov. 14 meeting, the Eagle Valley School Board decided to schedule a review of its six-year-old bullying policy to assure that it is up to date. The idea surfaced at the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) meeting held the week of Nov. 7. Board Chair Sharon Notch said, We discussed bullying concerns at the PTO meeting. Its time to re-evaluate our policy and make sure it is consistent within the district, so teachers feel supported when they enforce it. Board member Chris Notch agreed. He said, We have nothing in there on cyber bullying. Sharon Notch continued, We want the board to give direction to students and staff on this topic. High School Principal Barry Johnson added, Weve done numerous things to respond to bullying. The next step is to do a bullying survey. Then get a committee to look at that data and any other data that we can bring to that committee. The school is doing a good job responding to these issues. We need to encourage parents, staff, and students to step up and report incidents to us. We have worked on incidents that have been reported to us. We have to deal with facts. We are accountable to the person who makes the call and to the alleged perpetrator. Its hard for us to do anything if we dont know about it. Copies of the existing bullying policy were distributed to board members for study. The policy begins with a statement of purpose: A safe and civil environment is needed for students to learn and attain high academic standards and to promote healthy human relationships. Bullying, like other violent or disruptive behavior, is conduct that interferes with students ability to learn and teachers ability to educate students in a safe environment. The purpose of this policy is to assist the school district in its goal of preventing and responding to acts of bullying, intimidation, violence, and other similar disruptive behavior. The existing bullying policy was adopted by the school district in December 2005. At a future meeting, the policy will be discussed, along with the results of Mr. Johnsons bullying survey and other information. Also at its Nov. 14 meeting, the school board appointed staff

13 year old Bryce Borcheret with his 9 point buck he shot east of Browerville on Sunday, November 13th.

to fill three coaching positions. Jered Freudenberg will coach Junior Varsity Boys Basketball, Ben Deuel will be the Assistant Wrestling Coach, and Michelle Borchert will be the Wrestling Cheerleading Coach. Athletic Director Andy Lancaster gave a presentation to the board on the school districts websites sports information. He showed how the athletic calendar on the website can be requested to send notifications to parents, staff, and students about sports events and updates to the calendar. Lancaster also told the board the district has been accepted into an additional sports conference the Park Region Conference for some sports, but will stay in the Prairie Conference for other sports, like football. The additional conference membership is effective immediately. Superintendent Jim Madsen told the board he wanted to meet with representatives of the Browerville School District to review the cooperative agreement in wrestling. The meeting will take place at the end of the current 2011-2012 season.