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W EEKLY W EATHER R EPORT

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

Thursday, November 7, 2013 Volume 98; Number 20

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Fall sports seasonscome to an end

Outage shuts down Browerville

The U.S. Postal Service A long road to today

y Rin Porter Today, when we go to the post

ffice, we generally go to a brickuilding on or near the mainreet of a city or town, as inrowerville. Some havedrive quite a ways to

et there as much as 15r 20 miles depending onhere you live in Todd

ounty. At present, there aren post offices in the

ounty: Staples, Bertha,ewitt, Eagle Bend,larissa, Browerville,ong Prairie, Burtrum,

West Union, and Greyagle.

But during the last 30ears of the 1800s, in theays before rural mailelivery started, thereere many more postffices in the county,cluding Daylight, Bearead, Batavia, Philbrook,

ak Hill, Clotho, Hartford,rywood, Burnhamville-illsbury, Birchdale, andandota. (O. B. DeLaurier,odd County Histories).

The reason for havingo many rural post offices wasat in the early days, before

ural delivery, people travelingy team and wagon did not want

travel a long distance fromome to get their mail. But they

could walk or ride a few miles toa rural post office.

Some Minnesota historiansbelieve that the first post officein the county was in Hartford,

and was established in 1866when John Bassett was appoint-ed Postmaster. Bassett alsofounded a school and severalbusinesses along the LongPrairie River where he had his

homestead.EARLY POSTAL HISTORY The postal service was estab-

lished in Britains Americancolonies in 1639, in Boston.

People who wanted tosend mail to Englandwould bring it toFairbanks Tavern.From there it would be

loaded onto a shipbound for London,Liverpool, or anotherEnglish city. Thismakes postal service inNorth America 374years old.

Individual coloniesset up informal postoffices in taverns andshops where horse-drawn carriages or rid-ers would pick up anddrop off mail en routeIndividual colonies setup informal post officesin taverns and shops

where horse-drawncarriages or riderswould pick up and dropoff mail en route.(www.history.com).

In 1737, BenjaminFranklin was named PostmasterGeneral by the BritishGovernment, but he was fired in1774 for subversive activities(This Day in History, Feb. 20,

Continued on page 12

Thursday, October 31st was an unusual Halloween in Browerville... the city, and all its residents were tricked when the electricity flickered, and then failed at approxi-mately 10:00a.m.

Residents and business owners assumed the power wouldreturn soon, it did not. It was soon learned that faulty trans-

formers on the north end of town had failed, causing the out-

age. It was also learned that it would be several hours beforenew equipment could be shipped in and power restored. Thecity shut down. School was released early, and all of the busi-nesses on Main Street were forced to close due to the outage. Itwas well into the evening before Mn Power crews were able toreturn the citys electric service, just in time for trick or treat-ing. Left, workers install the new equipment on Halloweenevening.

The 2013 Tiger Sports Seasons came to a close last week. Above, Bryce Irsfeld reaches for a pass when the Tigers faced Upsala/Swanville in the Fargo Dame on November 1st. The Tigers lost the match up 35-6.

The Browerville Tiger volleyball team ended their season onThursday night with a loss to the Royalton Royals 2-3 (13-25,17-25, 25-16, 25-21, and 14-16).

Additional photos and information on pages 6, 7.


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Patricia MacePatricia Mace, 73, Browerville,

ssed away October 30, 2013, atentraCare Health System, Longairie. Funeral services were held

uesday, November 5, 2013, 11:00m., at the Iten Funeral Home inrowerville. Interment was athrist the King Catholic Cemetery,rowerville. Casket Bearers wereank Wardarski, David

Wardarski, Mitchell Anderson,eve Ahlrich, Roger Bryniarski

nd Mike Hansen. Honoraryearers were her granddaughters,egina Marquedant, Meghannderson, Stephanie Wardarskid Jennifer Hess.Patricia Jean Mace was born

arch 17, 1940, in Browerville, toe late Theodore and Reginatrack) Cech. She was born andised in Browerville. Patty gradu-ed from the Browerville Highchool in 1958. Following gradua-on she married Roger Wardarskin February 7, 1959 and moved tottle Falls. Patty was blessed withur children; Barbara, Frank,athryn and David. Throughoute years of raising her children,atty worked at Lincoln &ndbergh Elementary Schools.

atty also was a seamstress atunsingwear, Hooters Sportsweard Larson Boat Works where shetired. Patty married Archie Macen June 5, 1995 and moved back torowerville. Patty loved her familyd surrounded herself with themevery opportunity. Patty enjoyedrly on in life, volleyball, dancing,rd club and listening to countryd soft rock music. Later in life,

atty and Archie enjoyed fishingom their pontoon on the sur-unding area lakes, deer, duckd turtle hunting. After Archiesssing, Patty enjoyed time withr two kitties, and her daily walks

p town in Browerville. Patty alsojoyed playing scrabble with herildren and grandchildren. Sheved playing canasta with herends and enjoyed playing smeariday night at the Eagle Bendets Club. Patty was a member ate Christ of King Church inrowerville and Lady of Lourdeshurch in Little Falls.

Patricia was preceded in deathy her parents; Theodore andegina (Strack) Cech; husbandoger Wardarski; husband Archieace; granddaughter Nicoleryniarski; and brother Kennethech.

Left to cherish her memory isr loving children; daughters,

arb Anderson (Steve Ahlrich),ushing, Kathy (Roger)ryniarski, New York Mills; sons,ank Wardarski and David

Wardarski (Gina Zimmerman),oth of Little Falls; brothers,onald (Marianne) Cech, Puyallup,

WA, James (Jackie) Cech,Milwaukee, OR and sister-in-lawBonnie Dentler, wife of the lateKenneth Cech, Milwaukee, OR;granddaughters, Regina, Meghan,Jennifer, Stephanie, Sara andSara; grandsons, Mitchell, Chadand Jamie and many great grand-children, nieces and nephews.

Arrangements by Iten FuneralHome, Browerville

Betty HostBetty Host, 83, Browerville,

passed away on October 30, 2013,at the CentraCare Health System,Long Prairie. Funeral serviceswere held Monday, November 4,2013, at Christ the King CatholicChurch, Browerville with Fr. Peter

VanderWeyst officiating. Inter-ment was at Christ the KingCatholic Cemetery, Browerville.

Betty was born and raised onthe family farm on July 15, 1930, inTurtle Creek Township, ToddCounty, to Tom and Lizzie(Biermaier) Brown. She attendedcountry school through the eighthgrade. On June 7, 1949, Betty mar-ried Joseph Host at St. PetersCatholic Church, Browerville. Aftertheir marriage they moved to thetwin cities for a short time, andthen moved back to the Browervillearea and bought a farm. In 1972,they moved into Browerville. Bettyworked several different jobs whilein town. She loved to go to the casi-no, watch the Minnesota Twins and

Vikings, and especially lovedspending time with her grandchil-dren and great-grandchildren.Betty was a great cook and loved tobake. Her favorite possession washer 1969 Cadillac. Betty was amember of Christ the King Churchand the Christian Mothers.

Betty was preceded in death byher parents; husband Joseph; sonDaniel, granddaughters SherryZunker and Nicole Benning; broth-ers: Raymond, Jerry, Kenny, Billand Joe; sister Marie in infancy.

Betty is survived by her chil-dren: Roxanne (Roger) Benning,Browerville, David Host, Kimball,Doug (Julie) Host, Brainerd; sib-lings: Don (Ann) Brown, Brower-ville, Andy (Dorothy) Brown, Cedarand Tom (Betty) Brown, CoonRapids; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and many niecesand nephews.

Arrangements by Iten FuneralHome, Browerville.

MarriageLicenses

Dustin B. Goff, Sauk Centre,and Kayla M. Reed, Sauk Centre

Martha KominekMartha Kominek, 90, Cushing,

passed away October 29, 2013, atthe Central Todd County CareCenter, Clarissa. Funeral serviceswere held Saturday, November 2,2013, with Pastor Gena Koeberlofficiating. Interment was atEvergreen Cemetery, Browerville.Casket Bearers were RonaldSkeesick, Dairien White, Lester

Voorhees, Dan VanHoever, RogerCulver and Ray VanHoever.

Martha Rena VanHoever wasborn in Little Elk Township on

April 26, 1923 to Jake & Millie(Olthoff) VanHoever, where shelived until her marriage to LorenceKominek on December 28, 1946, inSt. Peters Lutheran Church,Randall.

Martha was preceded in deathby her parents; husband Lorenceon April 26, 2003; sisters: OraRadimecky, Deana Statema, GraceGorman, Edna Van Hoever, MaryKurowski; brothers: Dan

VanHoever, Roy VanHoever, Lloyd VanHoever, John VanHoever andseveral nieces and nephews.

Martha is survived by her sisterOpal Brooks and many nieces andnephews.

Arrangements by Iten FuneralHome, Browerville.

BirthsLakewood Health System

Shannon Hagen and JoshHingst, Bertha, girl, Alexis Jo, 7 lbs5 oz, October 28, 2013

Kianna and David Watson,Motley, girl, Hazel Ann, 7 lbs 13 oz,October 29, 2013

Randi Vargo and TimothySchreifels, Brainerd, girl, Adeline

Joy, 7 lbs 6 oz, October 31, 2013Crista Weisbrod and Robert

Jindra, Sebeka, boy, WilliamRobert, 7 lbs 7 oz, October 31, 2013

Keith T. SandKeith T. Sand has been commis-

sioned as a second lieutenant in theU.S. Army after successfully com-pleting the Army ROTC (ReserveOfficers' Training Corps) programand graduating with a bachelor'sdegree from Saint Cloud StateUniversity.

The new officer will be branchedto a specific corps in the Army toserve on active duty or in theNational Guard or Reserve. Thelieutenant will attend an officerbasic course relating to his or herparticular military occupationalspecialty/job. Afterward, the officerwill complete advanced training byattending basic officer leadershipcourses for career progression pur-poses.

Keith is the son of Thomas andBarbara Sand, Browerville.

Looking Back 50 years ago - Nov. 7, 1963

Filings for city offices closedwith two filing for mayor, MayorJoseph Gladke and JosephPoplinski; and two filing for citycouncilman, Paul Bartylla andGeorge Buhl.

Thank you notes from gratefulmothers, who received bibs forthey new babies were read at the

St. Johns Hospital Auxiliarymeeting.

25 years ago - Nov. 10, 1988Born to Steve and Debra

Olson, Browerville, baby girl,Kayla Elizabeth, 7 lb. 7 oz., Oct.10, 1988

The Todd County Solid WasteTransfer Station opened for busi-ness and the first load of garbagewas delivered to an incineratorin Perham.

MilestonesHappy Birthday this week

to: Nov. 6: Bonnie Martinek, RosieIten, Annette Goligowski, AbigailCouchey; Nov. 7: Jeanette Mace,Scott Dirkes, Donovan Kotula,Deanna Ulick, Jordan Host; Nov. 8:Casey Liveringhouse; Nov. 9:Melodie Sudbeck, Randy Crosby,Pam Schnettler, Donald Lemm;Nov. 10: Duane Becker, TerryBoone, Tina Mensen, SteveCallahan; Nov. 11: Jeff Zigan, C.J.Bryniarski; Nov. 12: Dave Pogreba,Patti Stich, Monique Quistorff

Happy Anniversary thisweek to: Nov. 6: Steve and SueWiersgalla; Nov. 9: Mr. and Mrs.Roger Katterhagen; Nov. 11: Mr.and Mrs. Paul Thelen

ATTENTION LEADFOOTS: EXTRA SPEEDENFORCEMENT INNOVEMBER

TRAFFICENFORCEMENT

EFFORTS BEEFED UPThe posted speed is the speed

limit and troopers, deputiesand city officers are emphasizingthe need to drive at safe speedsthrough accelerated speedpatrols. This enforcement andeducation effort is coordinated bythe Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety.

Unsafe and illegal speed is themost commonly reported con-tributing factor in fatal crashes.During 20102012, speed was acontributing factor in at least243 traffic deaths statewide,resulting in an economic impactof at least $333 million.

In Minnesota, an averagespeeding citation for 10 mph overthe limit is $130. Motoristsstopped at 20 mph over the speedlimit face double the fine andthose ticketed traveling morethan 100 mph can lose theirlicense for six months.

As drivers, we cant put ourschedules ahead of othermotorists safety, says StatePatrol Sgt. Curt Mowers.Running late or being in a hurryare not excuses to speed and putother drivers at risktravelingat unsafe speeds only speeds upyour chances of crashing violent-ly.

Motorists are reminded to bepatient behind the wheel and fol-low the posted speed as it reflectsthe safe speed for a roads design.

The State Patrol reports thata motorist traveling at 65 mphcompared to 55 mph will saveonly one minute and 41 secondson a 10 mile trip. Also, more thantwice as many speed-relatedfatal crashes occur on ruralroads than major urban roads.Motorists should keep a three-second following distance toallow for safe stopping and reac-tion to other vehicles. It takesmore than the length of a footballfield to stop when traveling at 60mph.

Extra speed enforcement andeducation efforts are a part of Toward Zero Deaths traffic safe-ty initiative. A primary vision of the TZD program is to create asafe driving culture inMinnesota in which motoristssupport a goal of zero road fatal-ities by practicing and promotingsafe and smart driving behavior.TZD focuses on the application of four strategic areas to reducecrashes education, enforce-ment, engineering and emer-gency trauma response.

ASK A TROOPER By Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol

Question: What is the properprocedure if you are stopped at ared light and an emergency vehi-cle with its lights and siren acti-vated comes up behind you?Where do you go to get out of theway?

Answer: Good question! As

frustrating and tempting as itmay be to pull into the intersec-tion with a red light DO NOTDO THAT! Other people can'trun a red light based on an emer-gency vehicle's siren and/oremergency lights, so they have towait until the light turns greenand then go, and then move overto the right if possible. If forsome reason you have enoughroom while stopped you shouldpull over to the right shoulder orleft shoulder (if on multi-laneroad way -which is legal) just aslong as it doesnt require you toenter the intersection.

While responding to emergen-cies, I have observed drivers try-ing to squeeze into the intersec-tion in an attempt to create roomfor the emergency vehicle, butthat is not safe or recommended.We will just have to use somepatience along with the legal andsafe opportunity when the lightturns green again.

If you have any questions con-cerning traffic related laws orissues in Minnesota, send yourquestions to Trp. Jesse Grabow Minnesota State Patrol at 1000Highway 10 West, Detroit Lakes,MN 56501-2205 or reach him at,

[email protected].

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Peggys Potpourri

Lakewood to sponsorenior Depressioneminar

Each year, more than 17 millionmericans suffer from clinicalepression. The population overge 65 accounts for about 25 per-ent of the nations suicidesmanys a result of untreated clinicalepression.

Lakewood Health Systemsychotherapist, Corrie Brown,

MA, LPCC, LMFT, will be present-ng a free community seminar onenior depression titled, Thelues: Not a Normal Part of ging. The seminar will cover the

myths, symptoms and treatment of epression in older adults. A free,onfidential depression screening

will also be offered to interestedarticipants.

The seminar will take place inhe lower level of Lakewood Healthystems Main Campus onhursday, November 14 from 11m. to12:30 p.m.

For more information, or toSVP, contact Amber at 218-894-623.

Tri-County Hospitale-designated as

Level 4 trauma hospitalThe Minnesota Department of

Health recently re-designated Tri-ounty Hospital, part of Tri-ounty Health Care, as a Level 4auma hospital. Tri-County

Health Care and staff voluntarilyarticipated in the intense re-des-gnation process to continue to beart of Minnesotas statewide trau-

ma system. The process includedn outside review of the hospitalsesources and capabilities to careor trauma patients. Tri-County

Health Care met standards of com-mitment, clinical and equipmentesources and staff training.

This re-designation recognizesri-County Health Cares dedica-on to providing the highest cal-ber of care to our patients, saidoel Beiswenger, TCHC Presidentnd CEO.

As a Level 4 Trauma Hospital,ri-County Hospital is able to treat

njured patients quickly and moreffectively, therefore increasing thekelihood of survival, said Debacharias, RN, Tri-County Healthare Trauma Program Coordinator

and represents our region on CEN-TRAC (Central Trauma Region

Advisory Committee) a committeewith a goal to offer suggestions tothe state trauma advisory commit-tee to continue to improve traumaprevention and care in rural areasof Minnesota.

For a severely injured person,the time between sustaining aninjury and receiving definitive careis the most important predictor of survival the golden hour. Thechance of survival diminishes withtime; however, a trauma systemenhances the chance of survivalregardless of proximity to an urbantrauma hospital.

In 2007, Tri-County Hospitalwas one of the first hospitals to bedesignated in the state of Minnesota. The Minnesota

Department of Health re-surveyshospitals every three years toensure their standards of careremain superior. Im proud thatTri-County Hospital was one of thefirst hospitals in Minnesota toreceive their re-designation as aLevel 4 trauma hospital said Dr.Stephen Davis, Tri-CountyHospital Trauma Medical Director.With this designation, ourpatients can be confident that ouremergency procedures are currentand our staff is trained for any crit-ical patient situations that mayarise at our facility.

Trauma is the third leading

cause of death in Minnesota. Onaverage, trauma claims the lives of 2,400 Minnesotans annually.States with trauma systems haveseen survival rates increase by 15to 20 percent. Wide-scale participa-tion in the voluntary trauma sys-tem ensures that a state-wide,cooperative effort is in place to carefor seriously injured patients.

Minnesota began developing acomprehensive statewide traumasystem in August of 2005. Throughits designation, Tri-County HealthCare recognizes the vital role thatcommunities, ambulance services,hospitals and health care profes-

sionals play in the care and man-agement of trauma patients.

For more information, see theMinnesota Statewide TraumaSystem site atwww.health.state.mn.us/trau-masystem/

Lakewoods OB staffparticipates in EnhancedCommunication Training

On Wednesday, October 9th,Lakewood Health SystemsObstetrics team participated in atraining session on In SituSimulations/Mock Codes, whichfocuses on team in the acute caresetting.

Tthe session was intended to

strengthen team building, enhancecommunication in high risk situa-tions, train staff on how to be effec-tive in situations when they ariseand enhance safety and quality.

This was a wonderful opportu-nity for the Lakewood Obstetricsteam to enhance our teambuildingand communication skills, saidSarah Baumgartner, OB Managerat Lakewood. Participants wereable to take away key componentsto improve our communicationskills.

EMS education classesTri-County Hospitals

Emergency Medical Services(EMS) department offers a varietyof classes throughout the year.Classes offered in November are:

* Heartsaver CPR and First Aid(Community Class) Wednesday,November 13, 4-6 p.m. (First Aid)and 6-10 p.m. (CPR)

Health Care Provider CPRclasses are for health careproviders needing certification.Skills are taught for victims of allages. Upon completion of the four-hour course, you will be certifiedfor two years through the

American Heart Association.Heartsaver CPR & First Aid is

for those who need or are interest-ed in learning or becoming certifiedin CPR, First Aid or both. Skillstaught are especially valuable forthose in daycare or babysitting,firefighting, police, airline person-nel, security guards, and thosewith family members at high riskfor sudden cardiac emergencies.Skills are taught for victims of allages. Completion of either courseprovides a two-year certificationthrough the American Heart

Association. As class sizes are limited, pre-

registration is required. For moreinformation, or to register for a

class, call David Cuppy, EMSEducation Coordinator, at 218-632-8738 or e-mail him [email protected].

Todd County animalfeedlots registration

Animal feedlots in Todd Countyare required to register once in afour year cycle if they have 10

Animal Units (AU) or more. One AU is equal to a 1000 pound cowwhile a large turkey equals 0.018

AU. This system allows planners tocompare sites and facilities withrespect to manure that will need tobe managed. Manure produced bylivestock has the potential toimprove soil health when appliedproperly.

Todd County Soil and Watersends out Feedlot RegistrationForms each fall to the facilities thatneed to re-register their operations.This allows the county to keep anaccurate record of animals, andlivestock manure that is produced.

A facility may be registered withthe county but not have any ani-mals on site.

Currently there are 1060 regis-tered feedlots in the county caringfor close to 2 million animals.Todd County livestock industry islarger than Cass, Douglas,Ottertail, and Wadena counties butis less than half the size of Stearnscounty and slightly smaller thanMorrison county.

The County feedlot ordinancewas adopted to reduce risk of pollu-tion of natural resources from feed-lots. As operation size increasesthere are greater requirements forthe feedlot operator related to pub-lic notices and manure manage-ment planning. Currently thereare 62% of operations classed assmall (10 to 100 AU), 32% of opera-tions are classed as medium sized(101-300 AU), and 6% of operationsare classed as large (300+ AU).

Barley Jacks performingThe Barley Jacks, led by the phe-

nomenal fiddler Brian Wicklund,will bring their blend of bluegrass,Celtic, and roots to Centennial

Auditorium in Staples on November16, at 7:30 PM.

The Barley Jacks sing originalvocals and play jaw-droppinginstrumentals in a spirit of excite-ment and fun. They are masters of the fiddle, guitar, bass and drumwho meld their divergent back-grounds of blues and bluegrass,classical and Celtic, R & B andbebop to inspire each other and cre-ate something entirely new.

Virtuosity, magic and a little dan-ger combine to make every perform-ance unique. The first thing anaudience notices is how much funthe Barley Jacks have when they

perform.For more information, check out

the Arts Councils website atwww.staplesmotleyarts.org

Tickets are available on line, atthe Arts Councils website, and alsoat the Staples Motley Public SchoolsCommunity Education Office at218-894-2497.

Conservation CorpsMinnesota acceptingapplications for 2014

Young adults, ages 18 to 25, are encoaged to apply for one of 160 positions aable with Conservation Corps MinnesotaIowa. Conservation Corps is currently acing applications for AmeriCorps field leader and member positions for the 2program year. Positions are availastatewide, including northern, central southern Minnesota, as well as central IPriority application deadline is Dec. 4.

All projects are completed on publicin cooperation with nonprofit organizand government agencies, such as tMinnesota Department of Natural Resou(DNR). These opportunities provide techfield experience and professional certitions for future natural resource careMany DNR employees got their start in ral resources with the Conservation C(formerly MCC), where they learned a swork ethic and a first-hand appreciation environment.

Corps members receive on-the-job ting in natural resource management andthose skills into practice working on hrestoration projects throughout the MidTypical project work includes exotic spmanagement, prairie and oak-savanrestoration, stream bank stabilization, building and maintenance, prescribed buand wildland fire suppression.

Crew members receive a living stipen$1,210 a month (crew leaders: $1,56

month), health insurance, student loan bearance during the service term and a pservice AmeriCorps Education Award may be used for college expenses or to requalified student loans.

A crew member or leader position witConservation Corps involves physically lenging, team-oriented work to accomhabitat restoration and emergency respoprojects. Projects are usually completed doors and about 70 percent involve camnear the project location. Applicants shhave an interest in working outdoors team setting, giving back to their command exploring professional developmopportunities.

To apply for the field crew program, a

view other AmeriCorps positions Conservation Corps, visit www.conservcorps.org/apply or contact Mark vanLinden, recruitment coordinator for information at mark@conservationcorpor 651-209-9900, ext. 31.

Browerville City Council meetsthe second Wednesday of the

month at 7 pm in theBrowerville City Hall

Browerville AA and Al-Anon

meet every Wednesday at8 pm at the Todd County

DAC Building

(320) 533-0021

Smith County, Kansas, is the geographical center of the 48 contiguous states.

Hawaii has its own time zone.

Ripley's Believe It or Not has dubbed Burlington Iowa's Snake Alley the mostcrooked street in the world

New Jersey is home to the worlds first drive-in movie theater.

Louisiana is home to over 80% of the worlds crayfish.The White Horse Tavern in Rhode Island was built in 1673 and is the oldest operating tavern in the

United States.

Eastport, Maine, is the most eastern city in the United States. The city is considered the first placein the United States to receive the rays of the morning sun.

Oregon has more ghost towns than any other state.

The Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan, New York, is the only school in the world offer-ing a Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing.

West Virginia is considered the southern most northern state and the northern most southern state.

Alabama workers built the first rocket to put humans on the moon.No shade, no shine, no butterflies, no bees, No fruits, no flowers, no leaves, no

birds, - November. .......Thomas Hood

Cheese and Bacon-Stuffed Pasta Shells8 oz. package jumbo pasta shells 1 tablespoon olive oil4 slices bacon, chopped 1 small onion, chopped1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup fresh bread crumbs8 oz. pkg, cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsleyground black pepper to taste 3 cups tomato sauce1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary 5 oz. mozzarella

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and

cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain, and cool.Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon, onion, and

garlic until bacon starts to crisp and onion and garlic have softened, about5 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.

Mix the bread crumbs, cream cheese, parsley, and the bacon mixture ina large bowl; season wi th pepper to taste.

Pour the tomato sauce into a large, shallow casserole dish; stir in therosemary.

Spoon the bacon and breadcrumb mixture equally into the pasta shells. Arrange the stuffed shells in the casserole dish. Coarsely chop the moz-zarella and scatter over the pasta shells. Bake in preheated oven untilcheese is melted and sauce bubbles, about 30 minutes.


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With a farm, there is always something that needs to be doneoutdoors. Building fence, cutting brush, or chasing cows hasalways served me well in place of a gym membership. I havenever felt the need or had the time to work out and still stay infairly good shape.

For most of our married life, we have burned wood as ourmain heat source for the winter. Cutting firewood has alwayskept me in shape when the ground is too frozen to dig post holes.When we built the new house, for some reason, I didnt think weneeded a wood stove. Last winter, with spending a lot of timefinishing up details on the house, I didnt have time to miss notcutting wood. This year, as the days grow shorter and the tem-peratures drop below freezing during the night, I found myself wanting to cut some firewood. My son, Damon, burns wood in anoutdoor furnace to heat his house. He can go through a fairamount of wood during the winter so I asked him to let me know

when he wanted to go for wood.For years, we have cut areas of the timber to let light in for desirable young trees and grass

o grow. Taking out the dead trees makes the timber more healthy as well as safer. One wintersworth of well managed cutting in forty acres of timber will make a remarkable improvement. In

year or two, young oaks, ash, and hickory trees will replace locust and hedge, providingrowse for deer and lumber for somebody seventy-five years from now. As well as making us feelood about improving the health of the woods, and we feel healthier from all the fresh air andxercise (usually).

Sunday, Damon called and said he was going to go out and get a little firewood. He wonderedf I would like to help. That sounded like a fine idea to me. I grabbed my saw, jumped in theruck, and was off.

We started at a leisurely pace, sharpening saws and shooting the breeze. He was working ontrail to get to some big locust trees. He dropped a giant hickory tree and started down the hillutting elm, hedge, and dead oaks while I sawed the first tree into pieces small enough to fitnto his stove. The leisurely pace seemed to pick up as my grandson pulled up with the tractoro I could fill the loader bucket. He would drive to the top of the hill and dump the wood on therailer while I cut enough to fill his bucket for the next load. While I was cutting and keepingane supplied, it looked as though Damon had cut down half a forest. When he got to where he

wanted to be, there were trees laying everywhere in what would someday be a path to the bigld locust trees. He started sawing his way back toward me while the team of Zane and I workedn filling the wagon.

My arms were just about ready to drop off when my wife showed up with lunch. I was readyor a break, even if I did have trouble lifting a sandwich all the way to my mouth. It was pleas-nt to rest on a tree stump with the sun shining down where it hadnt been for years. Next year,rass will be growing where we stood and the young white oak trees will flourish rather thane choked out.

We finished the one load, which will last several weeks, and there is enough down to last aarge part of the winter. Two days later, I decided I really should start my winter physical fit-ess program at a slower pace. When a person wakes up in the morning and cant move most of heir body parts, that is a physical fitness program for dummies.

Physical fitness for dummies

By Walter Scott

Hi,Just a short note to say WHOO HOO its time for my pilgrimage to

Lake Superior--at last!!! I leave Thursday and come back Sunday. Ihave packed extra pajamas and my Betty Boop lounge outfit. I willwear regular clothes up and back, but while Im there--pure comfort allthe way. I have books and DVDs packed--I only have to get food. Andthere will be no cooking per se--as I dont want to do dishes. Maybewash a cup or two and a few pieces of flatware--thats it!!

Phyllis cant make it this year as she is in Florida--but my sisterKathy is going with me--hopefully we get along better than when weshared a room as kids. We are more mature now and should be able tohang in there for a few days--dont you think?

Anyway--Im pumped!Til next week,

Peggy

Letter from the Country

Browerville Area Food Shelf Annual Holiday DriveThis November through mid- December the Browerville Area Food Shelf, which serves

rowerville, Clarissa, and Eagle Bend, will once again be conducting its annual Holiday Foodrive. Canned, boxed, non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations will be accept-

d. Donations can be dropped off at the Food Shelf in Browerville on Wednesdays from 10:00 2:00 or 1:00-3:00. Donations can also be dropped off at the Browerville City Hall or any of theea churches. All churches, schools, service clubs, and individuals of our service area are

ncouraged to participate. Through October the Area Food Shelf has assisted 180 families dis-ibuting almost 27 tons of food. The need is apparent and all contributions to this cause areratefully accepted. Also, the Food Shelf will accept partially completed turkey cards fromoborns as they can be combined for the Food Shelf to use for receiving turkeys. The Food Shelf a 501 (c) (3) organization under IRS regulations and all donations are tax deductible to the

xtent allowed by law. The Board of Directors sincerely thank you for your help.Browerville Area Food Shelf Florence Rickbeil, Executive Directorn7-14

100 MPH GOATTwo Montana rednecks are out hunting, and as they were

w alking along they come upon a huge hole in the ground.They approached it and were amazed at the size of it.The first hunter says, "Wow, that's some hole; I can't even

ee the bottom. I wonder how deep it is!"The second hunter says," I don't know. Let's throw some-

hin' down there, listen and see how long it takes to hit bot-om."

The first hunter says, "Hey, there's an old automobileransmission over there. Give me a hand, we'll throw it in andee."

So they pick it up and carry it over and count one, two,hree and heave it in the hole.

They were standing there listening, looking over the edge,when they heard a rustling behind them. As they turnedaround, they saw a goat come crashing through the under-brush, run up to the hole and jump in headfirst.

While they were standing there staring at each other inamazement, peering into the hole, trying to figure out what thatwas all about, an old farmer sauntered up.

"Say there," says the farmer, "you fellers didn't happen tosee my goat around here anywhere, did you?"

The first hunter says, "Funny you should ask, but we were just standing here a minute ago and a goat came running outof the bushes doin' bout a hunnert miles an hour and jumpedheadfirst into this here hole!"

The old farmer said, "Naw, that's impossible! I had himchained to a old transmission."


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Sending Off The TigerFootball Team In Style!

Tiger Football AtThe Dome

Browerville PublicSchool Lunch MenuMon. Nov. 11: Mini corn dogs,

FF/ketchup, baked beans/carrots,orange/peach slices, milk

Tue. Nov. 12: Chicken chowmein, rice, noodles, greenbeans/cucumbers, pineapple/apple, milk

Wed. Nov. 13: Chicken ten-ders, mashed potatoes/gravy,peas, peach slices/orange, milk

Thur. Nov. 14: Taco boat,corn, PB/butter sandwich, peachslices/apple, milk

Fri. Nov. 15: Chicken noodlesoup, toasty dog, carrots/cucum-bers, strawberry sauce/apple-sauce, milk

TigerSports

Tue. Nov. 12:JHBB@ Bertha, 4:30

Thur. Nov. 14: JHBBhosts Swanville, 4:30

Fri. Nov. 15: JHBBhosts PP, 4:30; 4:30; GHhosts Litchfield, 5:00

Sat. Nov. 16: GH @Lake of the Woods, 2:00


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Volleyball season ends By Mary Irsfeld

The Browerville Tiger volleyball team ended their season onThursday night with a loss to the Royalton Royals 2-3 (13-25,17-25, 25-16, 25-21, and 14-16).

We had beat Royalton in conference play and in our invita-tional. The Royals have been playing strong and extremelyscrappy. After losing two consecutive games, the Tigers dugdeep and battled until the last controversial net call that endeda tough fight from both squads. It was disappointing but weneeded to play with that same heart that we did during the lastthree games right from the start.

Highlighted stats were Katelyn Middendorf with 32 setassists. Paige Callahan led attackers with 15 kills and had 4ace blocks. Kendra Buchta had 9 kills, Abigail Irsfeld had 7,and Crystal Pearson had 6 kills and 11 digs.

I am extremely proud of this team. They made huge gains asindividuals and as a team. I am positive that there will bemore gains next season. Thank you team. A special thank youto our senior captains Abigail Irsfeld and Emily Lisson. Theydid a fabulous job leading this team on and off the court. Thankyou seniors. For our fans that stayed positive throughout ourseason and supported us, we appreciate and thank you.

Go Tigers!

Kyle Petermeier - 2013 Morris Football #12 Kyle PetermeierPosition: Wide ReceiverHeight: 6-3Weight: 180

Year: FreshmanHometown: Browerville, MNHigh School: Browerville HS

While in high school Kyle Petermeier was a two time All-Conference and All-Section Performer, All-State Academic in football, the football team was four time con-ferene champs, 2012 section champions. He as two times

All-Conference in baseball and basketball, All-State HonorMention in basketball , All-State Academic in basketball, a

member of the National Honor Society, Band, Jazzbandand Pop Singers.

Kyle is the son of Wayne and Kris Petermaier,Browerville, and plans to major in Elementary Educationand Mathematics. His dad and two uncles played footballat Morris and his brother played basketball at St. CloudTech.


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The Browerville Blade, Page 8, Thursday, November 7, 2013

Minnesotas newest critical habi-license plate featuring a ring-

cked pheasant in grassland, isailable for purchase theinnesota Department of Naturalesources (DNR) said.

The DNR chose the pheasantage from a previous pheasant-

amp winner submitted byinnesota artist Joe Hautman whoid he is honored to have the plateature his artwork. The plate was

aphically designed by DNR artistollin Grant.Other critical habitat license

ate options are: a showy ladyslip-r, a northern Minnesota fishingene, a majestic white-tailed buck,black-capped chickadee, and of urse, Minnesotas favorite, theon.

We are giving motorists moreays to show their conservationlors and individual identity, saidm Landwehr, DNR commission-

Minnesota motorists can pur-chase the new, autumn-coloredplate at any licensed registrar ordepartment of motor vehicle office.Its not necessary to wait until tabsare expired on the vehicle to pur-chase new plates and the tabs forthe vehicle will expire at the sametime.

The critical habitat license plateprogram was created in 1995 toprovide additional opportunity for

Minnesotans to contribute to con-servation. Motorists who purchasea critical habitat plate make a min-imum annual contribution of $30 tothe Reinvest In Minnesota (RIM)Program. Every dollar generatedthrough the sale of the license plateis matched with private donationsof cash or land. The plates havegenerated more than $25 milliontoward the purchase of 7,700 acresof critical habitat and have helpedfund nongame research and sur-veys, habitat enhancement andeducational programs

The loon plate was released in2002. The original deer plate wasissued in 1996. More than 100,000motorists have habitat plates ontheir vehicles but plate sales haveleveled off in recent years.

The critical habitat license plateprogram is cooperative effort of theDNR, the Department of PublicSafety, which administers licenseplates sales, and the Department of Corrections, whose prison industryproduces the plates at its Rush Cityfacility.

For more on the how plate sales

fund conservation efforts, go towww.dnr.state.mn.us/features/plates/index.html.

DNR designates Lake14 as the 48th wildlifemanagement lake

Lake 14 in Big Stone Countyhas officially been designated asMinnesotas 48th wildlife man-agement lake by Department of Natural Resources (DNR)Commissioner Tom Landwehr.

The lake is a 48-acre shallowbasin on the Klages WildlifeManagement Area, 9.5 miles eastof Ortonville. The basin has ahistory of high waterfowl use andnumerous outdoor recreationalopportunities.

The formal designation followsmonths of planning and publicinput. It provides the DNR withspecial authority to manage thelake for waterfowl, wildlife andclean water through the use of periodic, temporary water leveldrawdowns in addition to other

strategies. A drawdown canimprove waterfowl, wildlife andwater quality conditions by stim-ulating critical aquatic plantgrowth and promoting a roughfish die-off.

This is great news, said Curt Vacek, DNR area wildlife manag-er. The designation status is ourassurance we can continue plansto restore the clear water, diversevegetation and waterfowl useLake 14 was once known for. Ilook forward to working with ourpartners and neighbors to ensure

that happens.DNR partnered with Ducks

Unlimited to survey and designthe project, while determiningthe best solution to address thewater and habitat quality prob-lems in the basin. DucksUnlimited will hire and managethe construction of a new watercontrol structure through a grantfrom the Outdoor Heritage Fund,created after voters approved theClean Water, Land and Legacy

Amendment in November 2008.This project supports the

efforts of the DNR long-rangeduck recovery plan and the shal-low lakes program plan as wellas Ducks Unlimiteds living lakesinitiative.

More information on wildlifelake designations can be found atwww.dnr.state.mn.us/wildlife/shallowlakes/designation.html.

Newly designed ring-necked pheasantritical habitat license plate available


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owerville Blade, Page 9 Thursday, November 7, 2013

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Gerald Lapitz never envisioned thats spur-of-the-moment decision 42 years

go to buy a place where family andiends could hunt would be the impetus

or a public 806-acre upland and wetlandabitat complex on the northern edge of

Wadena Countys corn and potato fields.Lapitz knew Yaeger Lake, a forested

ke teeming with wild rice and surround-d by a floating bog, was special. He hadpent nearly half his lifetime protectingnd enjoying it.

Yet its future remained in doubt untilMinnesota voters constitutionally ear-

arked a portion of sales tax dollars for onservation in 2008. Only then couldapitz combine his desire to share nature

with the expertise of willing partners suchas the Minnesota Department of NaturalResources (DNR) so generations of hunters, trappers and wildlife could enjoyYaeger Lake for themselves.

This project is an ideal fit for Outdoor Heritage Fund wetland and wild riceacquisition dollars that come to the DNR,said Bob Welsh, DNRs wildlife habitatprogram manager. A core piece of quali-ty publicly owned habitat is in place,theres a willing seller of adjacent landwho values conservation and there arepartners ready to leverage their expertiseand dollars for habitat improvement andrestoration.

The expansion of the Yaeger Lake

Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is justone example of how Minnesotans

approval of the Clean Water, Land andLegacy Amendment in 2008 is makingMinnesota better. The DNRs purchasesof tracts owned by Lapitz and his familywill more the double the size of this north-central Minnesota WMAand protect 7,100feet of the wild rice lakes shoreline. Anewly installed water-control structure,designed and engineered by DucksUnlimited, will shield wild rice and other aquatic plants from sudden fluctuations inwater levels.

Lapitz, then a pilot, was living in St.Louis Park in 1971 when he started talkingabout deer hunting opportunities with acarpet installer from Menagha. WhatLapitz heard interested him in the area. A

few days later, the carpet installer cameback with a lead on 130-acre farm for saleby a retiring Finnish couple.

He headed for the farm on Yaeger Lake the next day to look over the proper-ty. On his tour, Lapitz noticed lots of ducksand geese, apparently attracted by thewild rice growing in the lake and the shel-ter of a floating bog that surrounded it.

Toward the end as we were walkingback to the house, a buck jumped out,Laptiz said. I could tell the place was apearl. I accepted the offer, went home andtold my wife: We bought a farm.

He hunted there with family andfriends, eventually moving from

Bloomington to Menagha in 1974.I had quit flying by then and I couldrun my business from up there, he said. Itold my wife wed only be moving up therefor a short time. That short time ended upbeing 36 years.

By 1980, Lapitz had purchased four more farms. His property now protectedmost of the north and west sides of Yaeger Lake. He remembers watchingspawning northern pike swim up thedrainage ditch to the lake from the nearbyCrow Wing River and blue-winged tealwhizz over his head as he sat in his deer stand on the southwest corner of Yaeger Lake.

Ten years later, the DNR completed its

purchase of two tracts totaling 297 acreson the lakes east side and created theYaeger Lake WMA. The public accesswas moved from the lakes south side toits east side and a 500-foot board walkwas constructed to replace the dilapidatedone, allowing people to safely cross thebog.

Theres not a lot of lakes period inWadena County and this lake is a jewel inthe middle of farms, said Rob Naplin, theDNRs Park Rapids area wildlife supervi-sor. This little complex is unique and real-ly stands out when you look at it from the

big picture.

Prior to passage of the Legacy Amendment and the advent of OutdooHeritage funding, acquiring a habitat complex of this size would not have been possible. Cost would have been prohibitive.

Yaeger Lakes wild rice is vital to arewildlife. One acre of native wild rice caproduce more than 500 pounds of seed.During fall migration, waterfowl, as well resident wildlife, rely on these nutritiouand abundant seeds.

Ongoing habitat work at Yaeger Lakincludes reclaiming upland by seeding bibluestem prairie grass that, once started,provides a good cover to regenerate jackpine cover, which is native to the areaJack pine provides good thermal cover fo

the areas abundant deer, grouse andgrowing population of wild turkey.When I bought the first land and saw

what a pearl it was, I wanted to take careof it, Lapitz said. Lots of people wantto buy pieces of the farm. I wanted tokeep it all intact so future generationscould enjoy it. The best way to do thawas the DNR.

Land acquisition is just one of manyprograms funded by Legacy Amendmendollars that flow into the Outdoor HeritagFund. Thirty-three percent of the sales taxrevenue from the Clean Water, Land andLegacy Amendment is distributed to thOutdoor Heritage Fund. These funds maybe spent only to restore, protect and

enhance wetlands, prairies, forest andhabitat for fish, game and wildlife. ThLessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Counciwas established by the Legislature to pro-vide annual recommendations on how theOutdoor Heritage funds should be used.

For more information about theLegacy Amendment, visiwww.mndnr.gov/legacy.

Citizen conservationist plays keyole in expansion of unique WMA


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raffic CitationsTodd County Sheriff Pamela J. May, Long Prairie,

h degree damage to property-190.00

Laurie E. Miller, unknown, noroof insurance-$285.00

Matthew W. Rahn, Sauk Centre,sorderly conduct-$300.00, chem

epend. eval, no alcohol/drugs,omestic abuse counseling/treat-ent, 90 days, stayed 87 days, 1 yr,

upervised probation, 1 yrLong Prairie PoliceSteven Mejia, Willmar, drive

ter suspension-$285.00; no insur-nce-$200.00

Staples PoliceCharyl A. Chouinard, Verndale,

9/30-$130.00BobbieJoe L. Crider, Clarissa,

o seat belt used-$115.00Melinda A. Dukek, Staples, no

eat belt used-$115.00

Tessa R. Haugen, Staples, fail toyield-$140.00

Dennis D. Miller, Staples, pass-ing on shoulder-$140.00

Kevin M. Olsen, Staples, 44/30-$140.00

Clifford J. Owen, Staples, 3rddegree burglary-$1085.00, $685.66& $25.00 restitution, chem.depend. eval, 365 days in jail, C of

C 27 mo. stayed, 5 yr, supervisedprobation, 5 yr

John R. Resch, Motley, no seatbelt used-$115.00

Justin J. Rodeman, Browerville,open bottle-$190.00

Andreas Vogel, Verndale, 39/30-$130.00

Devon W. White, Staples, under-age possess alcohol-$190.00

Albert D. Zugschwert, Staples,pass parked emergency vehicle-$140.00

DNRMichael R. Doble, Anthony, ille-

gal length walleye-$140.00Curtis R. Nagel, Monticello, no

fishing license in possession-$115.00

MN State PatrolDavid A. Johnson, Vesta, log

book not current-$140.00Shannon P. Baker, Long Prairie,

expired drivers license-$190.00Francisco Cancino, Jr., Ply-

mouth, 70/60-$130.00David A. Engelmeyer, Melrose,

no seat belt used-$115.00Paul T. Garrett, Phoenix, AZ,80/70-$130.00

Leo T. Guyon, CamdenWyoming, DE, 11 hr. driving-$185.00

Lori A. Hinz, Fargo, ND, 80/70-$130.00

Tory A. Hulst-Perry, Wadena,DWI-$515.00, 30 days, stayed 30days, 2 yr, supervised probation, 2yr, chem. use assess, no alcohol,MADD impact panel

Cory A. Larson, Browerville, noseat belt used-$115.00

Enrique Martinez, Phoenix, AZ,80/70-$130.00

Steven Mejia, Willmar, driveafter suspension-$285.00; no insur-ance-$200.00

Yunoosjon Pulatov, St. Cloud,window tint too dark-$140.00

Curtis L. Schuldt, Mounds View,drive after revocation-$290.00

Daniel L. Scruggs, Fargo, ND,80/70-$130.00

Carlos P. Silva, Long Prairie,drive after cancellation-$290.00

Joseph M. Sweazy, Long Prairie,no seat belt used-$115.00

ASK A TROOPER By Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol

Question: I have a questionabout the seat belt law inMinnesota. I own a vintage 1965Pontiac GTO that was manufac-tured before Jan.1, 1965. Accordingto the seat belt law as I read it, thismakes my car exempt from the seatbelt requirement. However, after Ibought the vehicle, I installed frontand rear seat belts. My friend saysthat because my car is exempt I donot have to wear them and cannotbe cited. I do not agree. I think thatif you have seat belts, than youmust wear them, and can be cited

for not wearing them. Who is cor-rect?

Answer: Thank you for the ques-tion and to answer it, your friend iscorrect. There are a few exemptionsfrom wearing a seatbelt inMinnesota. One of those exemptionsstates: a person driving or riding ina passenger vehicle manufacturedbefore January 1, 1965 is exempt.

However, let me commend you ondoing the safe and smart thing byinstalling and wearing the seat belt.More than 100 unbelted motoristsand passengers are killed everyyear on Minnesota roads. We askeveryone to do their part to reducethese preventable tragedies bybuckling up, every ride, every time.

A seat belt is the best defenseon roads full of uncertainties thatincludes speeding, and distractedand impaired drivers. You may be asafe driver but is the driver nextto you? Buckle up and protect your-self.

In a crash, odds are six timesgreater for injury if a motorist is notbuckled up.

In rollover crashes, unbelted

motorists are usually ejected fromthe vehicle. In most cases, the vehi-cle will roll over the ejectedmotorist.

If you have any questions con-cerning traffic related laws or issuesin Minnesota, send your questionsto Trp. Jesse Grabow MinnesotaState Patrol at 1000 Highway 10West, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-2205.

A ROUND THE OUNTYhe Browerville Blade,ge 10 Thursday,November 7, 2013

Sheriffs Report At approx. 5:46 am, October 26, Paul Fisk, Eagle Bend, struck a deer

n County 1, just south of County 14, causing severe front end damage tos van. Fisk was not injured.

On October 28, at 12:38 pm, Carl and Sue Farber reported a theft ateir address on County 37, Leslie Township. Ashaft driven generator hadeen taken from a shed on their property within the past month. The inci-ent is under investigation.

On October 29, Lester Good, rural Browerville, reported the door of his185 Melrose skid loader had been stolen. The skid loader was for sale

nd was parked along Hwy 71, between Browerville and Clarissa.Theoor is valued at $1300. The theft occurred between October 19 and 24.he incident is under investigation. At 7:04 pm, October 30, Bill Tulenchik, Pequot Lakes, struck a deer on

ounty 22, in Germania Township. The deer hit the passenger side of theatbed side of the his one ton vehicle. Tulenchik was not injured.

On October 31, at 1:03 am, Jim Oliver, Little Falls, struck a deer onwy 27, causing damage to the front grill and passenger side of his vehi-e. Oliver was not injured.

On November 1, at 9:53 am, Todd County deputies responded to a oneehicle rollover accident on County 86, near 221st Ave, Reynoldsownship. A 2005 Chevrolet Equinox, driven by Lacy Gray, rural Longrairie, entered the ditch, struck an approach and rolled. Gray was trans-orted by Long Prairie Ambulance to CentraCare Hospital in Long Prairiehere she was treated for injuries. The vehicle was a total loss. Longrairie Fire/Rescue assisted at the scene. A homeowner on Angler Trail reported the theft of a snowmobile trail-

on November 2. The theft occurred within the past two weeks.On November 2, at 5:59 pm, Matthew Holmquist, Long Prairie, struck

deer on Hwy 71, approx. two miles north of Long Prairie. There wasoderate damage to Holmquists Buick LeSabre. A possession tag wassued to Holmquist for the deer. At 2:12 pm, November 3, the sheriffs office responded to an ATV acci-

ent on 341st Ave, Swanville. Gavin Sutton, 10, was operating an ATV ine wooded area behind the residence when he lost control and over-rned. He was taken by ambulance to CentraCare, Long Prairie, andter airlifted to North Memorial Hospital. Swanville Fire and Rescue andong Prairie Ambulance assisted at the scene. Anyone with information concerning any of these cases is urgedcall the Todd County Sheriffs Department at 320-732-2157 or 1-

00-794-5733.

Court ReportCourt appearances are First Appearance, RU8 (second appear-

nce), and Omnibus (third appearance)October 28:Jonathan W. Dietering, Browerville, made his first appearance on

harges of fifth degree possession of marijuana and DWI. An RU8 hearingas set for November 18.

Jacob R. Hayes, Browerville, appeared in court on charges of fifthegree possession of a controlled substance. A November 4 RU8 hearingas scheduled.

Cory M. Wilson, Staples, reached no agreement at a settlement confer-nce. The conference was reset to November 18. Wilson is charged withwo counts of DWI.

Christopher J. Schauer, Staples, pled guilty to second degree burglaryan omnibus hearing. A presentence investigation was ordered and sen-ncing set for November 25.

John H. Terfehr, Osakis, appeared for an omnibus hearing on drivingter cancellation charges. He waived an omnibus hearing and a settle-ent conference was set for December 2.

Thomas R. Proell, Sauk Centre, made his first appearance on drivingter cancellation charges. A December 2 RU8 hearing was scheduled.

Charles B.S. Riggs, Coon Rapids, made his first appearance on twoounts of DWI and giving a false name to a peace officer charges. An RU8earing was set for November 4.

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or companies.Rural free delivery of mail in the U.S. began in 1896. This innovation led to the development of mail order business

people in rural areas access to many products not available in local general stores. At first the local rural mail was delivered by a mail carrier on horseback or with horse and wagon. Gradually, it chan

automobiles and small trucks.Today, mail arrives at city post offices by truck, train, and plane. In rural areas, postal carriers sort the mail and load

USPS, continued792, www.history.com).

In 1775, just before the Revolutionary War, the Second Continental Congress creat-d the United States Post Office, and Benjamin Franklin was named Postmaster eneral.In 1792, President George Washington signed the U.S. Postal Service Act, estab-

shing a national postal service. The Constitution gave Congress the power to establishost offices and post roads. According to Wikipedia, the postal system played a crucial role in national expan-

on. It helped the county expand westward by creating an inexpensive, fast, conven-nt communication system.Letters from early settlers provided information and encourage[d] increased

igration to the West, helped scattered families stay in touch and provide neutral help,sisted entrepreneurs to find business opportunities, and made possible regular com-ercial relationships between merchants and the West and wholesalers and factories

ack east. The postal service likewise assisted the Army in expanding control over theast western territories. The widespread circulation of important newspapers by mail,uch as the New York Weekly Tribune, facilitated coordination among politicians in dif-rent states. The postal service helped integrate established areas with the frontier,eating a spirit of nationalism and providing a necessary infrastructure. (Wikipedia,

United States Postal Service)Steamboats, railroads, and the Pony Express were some of the methods used to

ove the mail during the 1800s. When the intercontinental railroad was completed in869, railroads took over the carrying of much of the nations mail. Special rail cars weresed as places to sort and distribute mail while the trains were moving.

MINNESOTA POSTAL HISTORYThe first permanent U.S. entity in the area that became Minnesota began in August

819, when members of the Fifth United States Infantry arrived at the junction of theMississippi and Minnesota Rivers and established Fort Snelling. The people occupying

e fort had no link to the outside world except the mail. But the nearest post office wasPrairie du Chien, more than 200 miles south along the Mississippi (J.W. Patterson,

The Post Office in Early Minnesota, Minnesota History Summer 1966).Letters and papers from the states were routed via Louisville and St Louis up the

ver to Prairie du Chien, where they were included in the pouch of dispatches to theommandant of Fort St Anthony, as the fort was called for its first five years, from 1819

1824 (Patterson, p. 78). Mail service was slow and infrequent and deliveriesccurred only two or three times during the summer. In the winter, the trip from Prairieu Chien to Ft Snelling had to be made over ice by dogsled (J.F. Williams, A History of e City of St Paul and the County of Ramsey, Minnesota, 44, Minnesota Historicalollections, Vol 4, 1876, quoted in Patterson, p. 78). A post office was established at Ft Snelling in 1827. Mail arrived about twice per onth. During the following winter, Indian agent Lawrence Taliaferro hired a Dakota

unner named Okarpe to go to Prairie du Chien for the mail. He made the first roundtripDecember 1827 in three weeks. Okarpe was paid ten pounds of tobacco, ten pounds

f lead, four pounds of gunpowder, and other items, and a gift certificate to the Americanur Company for $9.25, according to John Lowe, in his thesis, The Post Office on the

Minnesota Frontier, 26, 1950, described in Patterson, p.79.Runners hired by the army and soldiers were sometimes given the job of traveling

ack and forth to carry the mail, along with traders and other travelers who would takeas a friendly gesture. The army hired and paid carriers to carry mail to Fort Snelling

ntil the late 1830s.. A second post office was established in Minnesota Territory in 1840 at Lake St Croix,

nd a third at Kaposia in 1842. In 1846, both Stillwater and St Paul were named postffices (Williams, History of St Paul, mentioned in Patterson, p. 82).

Minnesota Territory was established in 1849, and by June 1851, there were 18 postffices, reaching from Wabasha to Pembina. A rough wagon trail was opened fromalena, Illinois, to St Paul, usable only during the months when the ground was frozen.here were no bridges over rivers or streams. In the summer, steamboats provided fastrvice, but when the rivers iced up, mail arrival was uncertain. (Patterson, 85-86).The first stamps were issued in 1847 by Act of Congress. At that time, a 5 cent

amp paid to move a letter less than 1 ounce a distance of 300 miles (Wikipedia). According to Patterson, in frontier post offices it was common practice for patronswalk in and help themselves to their mail and perhaps to that of a neighbor, too, to

eliver as a matter of convenience.In St Cloud in 1855, the mail was kept in a smallox under the counter, and all persons helped themselves. (Ephraim S. Seymour,

ketches of Minnesota, New York, 1850, quoted in Patterson, p. 84).The first territorial legislature, meeting in 1849, asked Congress for additional mail

rvice. In February 1850, Congress and the Post Office Department began to improvee service, setting up some weekly delivery routes and letting contracts for mail deliv-y from Galena to St Paul.It is amazing that the Post Office Department was able to provide service at all, con-

dering the problems it had to deal with in those days. The Department was under ressure to extend mail service in a rapidly expanding group of states, constantly revises services to meet changing conditions, and find employees who were willing to do theork.Thousands of post offices were established between 1850 and 1860. It was no

mall task to instruct and oversee the new postmasters, to check and correct their han-ing of the mails and their accounting of funds. Continual changes in routing were

alled for by constant improvements made in transportation, and each year there wereundreds of new contract routes to be laid out, posted for bid, and awarded (Patterson,

87).BROWERVILLE POST OFFICE

John Bassett, the first settler in Browerville, arrived with his family and a large partyf other settlers in June 1865, and picked out land along the Long Prairie River south of here the town is today. He called the place Hartford.Bassett established a school for his children and any other children who wished to

tend, and hired a teacher from Sauk Centre.He also established a post office at Hartford, believed to be the first one in Todd

ounty.The post office was moved from Hartford to the new village of Browerville in 1882.

ccording to O. B. DeLaurier, the post office was still referred to as the Hartford Postffice until its name was officially changed in 1901 (Browerville, Long Prairie Leader,ov. 2, 1939).To get their mail, people had to travel to the post office by foot, horseback, or wagon.

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Students of the Browerville Public School volunteered to assist the Browerville Lions withdebris removal along US Hwy. 71 on a foggy October 31st.

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