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Record The West Douglas County Postal Patron Douglas County’s only locally owned and FREE newspaper PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID BRANDON, MN PERMIT No. 4 Over 1,800 delivered free each week in Brandon, Evansville, Garfield, Millerville and Alexandria • [email protected] Mark Weise is stepping down as Open Mic host By Karen Hall EAC President For the past seven years, Mark Weise has organized and led the music events at the Evansville Art Center. Common Grounds in Alexandria had been hosting open mic music on the third Thursday of the month but the coffee house was for sale. A new venue was needed. Mark, working with local musicians, found the Evansville Art Center. The Evansville Arts Council agreed to provide the space and Third Thursday Open Mic Music was born, or perhaps “adopted”. Monthly performances accumulated free-will donations and these funds were used to purchase sound equipment. Along with EAC grants the audio gear and stage were upgraded. Some musicians wanted to play more than just three songs, so First Friday Concerts were implemented to afford musicians a full show. Over the years many musicians have performed and supported the efforts of Mark Weise to provide a varied musical experience to small town west central Minnesota. Without exception the musicians love VISITING SANTA Visiting with Santa during the Evansville Santa Day Dec. 13 at the Brandon-Evansville the venue and experience of School gym in Evansville were Hayden and Alexa Mohrmann. For more on the event see an audience there specifically page 12. to listen. All of this is a lot of work Everyone invited to and, after seven years, Mark would like to step back and ease Brandon-Evansville senior special Open Mic the load. The EAC will find football player James Huisat the EAC Dec. 18 someone to take his place - he man was named to this year’s Please join us for a spehas promised to stay around to 22-member 9-Man Football cial Open Mic Dec. 18 at support us - he and wife Peggy All-State Team as selected by the Evansville Art Center at will be in the audience and posthe 9-man coaches in the state. 6:30 p.m. sibly performing. Huisman was named to the Mark Weise is stepping The EAC cannot thank Mark team as a defensive back. down as music director and enough for all his efforts Other Pheasant Conference has planned a jam-packed scheduling, setting up the players named to the team evening of music for us. He equipment and chairs, leading include Dillon Card, QB, has a long list of musicians the shows, and helping new Verndale; Noah Thompson, who have committed to apmusicians grow and feel comRB, Matt Biegler, WR-E and pear and you can be sure fortable on the stage. Many of Dan Anderson, Line, all Unthere will be lots of goodies them will perform at 2014’s last derwood; Zak Adelman, LB, for intermission. Open Mic Music on December C-G-B; and Hunter Fick, LB, Don’t miss this special 18 beginning at 6:30 pm. Ashby. James Huisman evening of music, laughter, Early out Dec. 23 and there will be treats. Coffee Days Schedule The Brandon-Evansville School District will have an Brandon The warm weekend gave way early out Dec. 23. The short18 - Bob’s & Lake Country Wines at Bob’s, to a wintery Monday, Dec. 15 ened school day was part of 2-4 p.m. the 2014-15 calendar. and it caused some problems. 19 - Lakes Area Insurance, 1-4 p.m., adult Students will be dismissed The Brandon-Evansville Brandon Bucks drawing at 4 p.m. at 1 p.m. that day with busses School District closed early at running at that time. Evansville 2:30 p.m., the boys and girls This will be the start of the basketball games with New Dec. 18 - Soderholm Insurance, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. holiday break which will run York Mills were cancelled and Dec. 19 - Nelson’s Store, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. through Jan. 4 with school the Brandon-Evansville School Dec. 22 - First Security Bank, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. resuming Monday, Jan. 5. Board meeting was postponed. Huisman named All-State Winter returns Free! Take One FREE Volume 31, No. 51 • For advertising rates and information call (320)834-4924 • P.O. Box 86, Brandon, MN 56315 • Thursday, December 18, 2014 WHAT’S INSIDE Lake Region Healthcare (LRH) in Fergus Falls and Prairie Ridge Hospital & Health Services (PRHHS) in Elbow Lake recently announced an agreement has been reached to integrate the two health care systems...Page 3. DEADLINE The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) reminds Minnesota farmers and others of the upcoming January deadline for its Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant Program...Page 5. GIRL CAGERS The Brandon-Evansville girls basketball team downed Hillcrest for a Little Eight Conference win but fell to Osakis... Page 6. BOY CAGERS The Brandon-Evansville boys basketball team defeated Bertha-Hewitt to improver their record...Page 7. STUDENTS The Brandon-Evansville High School Students of the Month for October have been chosen... Page 9. TIPS The Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources recommends a few simple ways to conserve energy and save money this holiday season...Page 9. OBITUARIES There are two obituaries in this week’s Record... Page 11. 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The announcement was made official by the Board Chairpersons for each organization, Steven Rufer at LRH and Gene Wenstrom at PRHHS. Integration is the third and final stage of a three-phase affiliation agreement between the two systems that started three years ago. “We are excited to enter into this next stage with Prairie Ridge because we know it’s going to help both organizations provide even better healthcare services and provide them more efficiently for our communities,” said Rufer. According to LRH CEO, Larry Schulz, “This is a natural progression in our long-term partnership that will bring opportunities for expanded services and specialists to PRHHS and strengthen both systems amidst the significant changes and challenges surrounding the delivery of affordable health care services.” “LRH has been a great help in recruiting doctors and advanced practice providers to both our Elbow Lake and Morris campus and in providing visiting specialists to our hospital and clinics. We are pleased that this agreement will help expand services even more while keeping operations and oversight of PRHHS in the hands of our local hospital board,” Wenstrom said. The names and employment structures of each organization will remain unchanged as PRHHS will be operated as a subsidiary organization of LRH. LRH has over 900 employees and over 80 medical staff with outreach clinics in Ashby, Barnesville and Battle Lake. PRHHS has 125 employees and has clinics in Elbow Lake, Ashby, Evansville, Hoffman and Morris as well as a surgery center in Morris. The agreement goes into effect January 1, 2015. About Lake Region Healthcare Lake Region Healthcare is living out its vision to be Minnesota’s preeminent regional healthcare partner. With over 80 medical staff and over 900 employees, its team is dedicated to serving its patients and community with integrity, teamwork, compassion and excellence. For more information about Lake Region Healthcare, visit www. lrhc.org. About Prairie Ridge Hospital & Healthcare Services Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services is a private, non-profit health care organization providing clinical and hospital services in several small rural communities. Bring specialty and sub-specialty physicians to the patients through a vision to lead collaborative efforts that improve the lives of the people they serve by providing quality healthcare and outstanding customer service. Wishing you a Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year First Security Bank Join us for Coffee & Cookies Monday, Dec. 22 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Holiday Hours Christmas Eve - Drive up & Lobby open until noon Christmas Day - Closed • New Year’s Day - Closed www.firstsecuritybanks.com Millerville Municipal Liquor Store Tapper Tuesdays - $1.50 for all tap beer Happy Hour - Mon.-Sat. 4-6 p.m. All Roads Lead to Millerville Mon.-Thur. - Noon-1 a.m. Fri. & Sat. - 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Congratulations on your retirement. The West Douglas County Record P.O. 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Brandon Liquor Store Open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Be a pal, take the keys, give a ride Plumbing/InFloor Heating License, bonded, insured, Owner Ron Wagner New Homes • Remodel • Complete Service & Installation water heaters Specializing in InFloor Heating Excellence in all your plumbing projects Cell: (320)-760-5818 THIS SPACE AVAILABLE Call The Record (320)834-4924 New Homes • Remodel Residential & Commercial Furnace and AC Service & Installation Mitsubishi ductless AC & Heat Pumps Tom Kelly • (320)834-3411 The Record Thursday, December 18, 2014, Page 5 (320)763-6634 • Fax: (320)763-6635 117 7th Ave. E., Alexandria, MN 56308 (320)763-3426 • Fax: (320)762-2455 • www.dcabstract.com THIS SPACE AVAILABLE Call The Record (320)834-4924 Watch, Clock & Ring Repair For all your jewelry needs Downtown Alex Call 1-800-568-5336 Your Total Service Store “Let Kyle Serve You” Glende-Nilson Funeral Home (218) 948-2239 Evansville, Fergus Falls, Ashby & Battle Lake THE EVANSVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD meets the third Tuesday of each month at Jeanine Henneman’s at 7 p.m. THE MILLERVILLE TOWNSHIP regular meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at 8:30 p.m. in the Millerville Fire Hall. BRANDON TOWNSHIP holds its monthly meetings on the 3rd Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Brandon Community Center. The exceptions are that in January and February, the monthly meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday due to legal holidays. The Urness Townboard meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. March through October meeting is at the Town Hall and November through February meeting is at the Treasurer’s home. AREA MEETINGS: Evansville City Council, first Monday, 7 p.m.; Brandon City Council, first Monday, 6:30 p.m.; BrandonEvansville School Board, third Monday at Evansville Senior Center, 7 p.m. School Menus Monday, Dec. 22 B - Scrambled eggs, sausage. L - Pizza, corn, lettuce salad, fruit. Tuesday, Dec. 23 B - Cinnmaon roll. L - Hot dog, baked beans, coleslaw, fruit, treat. Dec. 24-Jan. 4 No School. Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) is accepting grant applications for its 2015 Ag Literacy Grant Program. Up to $400 of special project grant funding is available to K-12 practicing teachers wishing to bring agriculture to life in the classroom, garden or on a field trip. MAITC has $10,000 planned for 2015 grants. The goal is to provide a financial incentive for teachers to effectively integrate agricultural content into core academic subjects like science, social studies or language arts. The application deadline is January 10, 2015. “We know teachers are always in need of funds to help engage students in special ways,” said Al Withers, MAITC Program Director. “It’s amazing what they can do and the positive impact they can have on their students’ learning with a few hundred dollars in their budget.” MAITC is looking to support grant applications for field trips to farms or agriculture processing sites, school gardens, and other unique projects aimed at educating youth about agriculture. To access the online grant application, please visit, www.mda.state.mn.us/maitc. 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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) reminds Minnesota farmers and others of the upcoming January deadline for its Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant Program. This 25 year old program provides grants to test ideas focusing on conservation, energy, profitability, and/or farmers’ quality of life. Applications from farmers receive priority, but the program also funds Minnesota nonprofit and educational organizations, as long as Minnesota farmers are meaningfully involved in the project. Projects can last up to three years, and applicants may receive up to $25,000 for their projects. Current and past grant projects are highlighted in the MDA’s Greenbook publication: www.mda.state.mn.us/ greenbook. The deadline to apply is January 23, 2015. Application materials are available at: www. mda.state.mn.us/grants/grants/ demogrant.aspx or by calling 651-201-6012. Sustainable Ag grant deadline is Jan. 23 The Record Thursday, December 18, 2014, Page 6 Charger girls improve record with 70-35 win over Hillcrest The Brandon-Evansville girls basketball team took on Hillcrest at home Dec. 9 and recorded a 70-35 Little Eight Conference win. The Chargers led the contest 41-21 at halftime. Emily Friedrich led all scorers in the contest with 28 points while Carrigan Okerlund had 15. Mariah Hansen and MaKayla Schiele each had four rebounds to lead the team. Mariah Hansen led the team in steals with four while Kylee Hansen had four assists to lead the team. “We got off to a good start and came ready to play. We were able to pressure Hillcrest into a lot of turnovers and shot and made good percentage shots. The girls also recorded 20 assists with some nice unselfish passing. Everyone contributed so it was a good game for parents night. Thank you to all the parents who allow us to coach their daughters. We also shot free throws well and had a lot of team spirit,” said B-E Coach Dick Simpson. The Chargers shot 45 percent from the field with 28 of 62 field goals. At the charity stripe B-E sank 11 of 14 free throws for 79 percent. The win improved the Chargers to 1-1 in the Little Eight Conference. B-E 70, Hillcrest 35 1 2 T Hillcrest 21 14 35 B-E 41 29 70 B-E Stats Pts. Rbs. Stl.Asts. Emily Friedrich 28 3 2 1 Shyanna Behrens 0 0 1 0 Kylee Hansen 3 1 1 4 Mariah Hansen 4 3 4 3 Melissa Haseman 5 3 1 0 Katie Kokett 5 2 1 2 Kennedy Lund 2 3 0 2 Carrigan Okerlund 15 1 1 2 MaKayla Schiele 4 4 1 0 Morgan Stelzer 0 1 0 2 Elizabeth Vinson 4 2 3 3 Toni Wright 2 3 3 1 B-E Hillcrest FG% 45, 28-62 40, 15-38 FT% 79, 11-14 71, 5-7 Rebounds 28 28 Fouls 9 12 Dec. 18 BBB, AB, vs Ortonville, 6 p.m. GBB, ABC, at Lake ParkAudubon, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 22 BBB, ABC, vs Breckenridge, 5 p.m. Jan. 5 BBB, AB, vs Rothsay, 6 p.m. Jan. 6 GBB, ABC, vs Underwood , 5 p.m. Jan. 8 GBB, ABC, at Battle Lake, 5 p.m. Jan . 9 BBB, ABC, at Parkers Prairie, 5 p.m. Osakis 61, B-E 31 The Chargers travelled to Osakis for a contest Dec. 12 with the Silverstreaks prevailing 61-31. Osakis led the contest 30-17 at halftime. “The statistics would probably tell the story of this game. Our field goal percentage, 27, Osakis’ field goal percentage, 51 the Silverstreaks 34 rebounds and our 19, those stats coupled with our 21 turnovers pretty much did us in,” said Simpson. Friedrich was the only player to score in double figures with 13 while Kylee Hansen added nine. Friedrich also led the team in rebounds with seven with Kylee Hansen getting four. The Chargers sank 12 of 44 field goals and seven of 15 free throws. “Their inside height was hard to contain and they were a little stronger and a little quicker than us. Tough teams will make us better in the long run as long as we learn from our mistakes and keep working. We were competitive for about a half so we can play at a higher level,” said Simpson. The Chargers are now 2-2 on the season. The team was to have played New York Mills Dec. 15 but the game was cancelled due to weather. The next contest for the Chargers will be Dec. 18 at Lake Park-Audubon at 7:30 p.m. Osakis 61, B-E 31 1 2 T B-E 17 14 31 Osakis 30 31 61 B-E Stats Pts. Rbs. Stl.Asts. Emily Friedrich 13 5 2 0 Kylee Hansen 9 4 1 0 Mariah Hansen 0 3 2 2 Melissa Haseman 0 0 2 0 Katie Kokett 2 0 0 2 Kennedy Lund 2 0 1 0 Carrigan Okerlund 2 2 0 1 MaKayla Schiele 2 1 2 0 Morgan Stelzer 0 0 1 0 Elizabeth Vinson 1 2 1 3 B-E Osakis FG% 27, 12-44 51, 26-51 FT% 47, 7-15 83, 5-6 Rebounds 19 34 Fouls 21 19 B-E Schedule Jan. 13 BBB, AB, at Hancock, 6:15 p.m. GBB, AB, vs Rothsay, 6 p.m. Jr. Hi BBB vs Hillcrest at Evansville, 4 p.m. Jan. 15 BBB, AB, vs Ashby, 6 p.m. Jr. Hi BBB at Ashby, 4 p.m. Jan. 16 GBB, ABC, vs Parkers Prairie, 5 p.m. Jan. 20 BBB, ABC, vs Hillcrest, 5 p.m. Jr. Hi GBB at Hillcrest, 4 p.m. B-E’s Emily Friedrich put up this shot for two points during the team’s contest with Hillcrest Dec. 9. Buy, sell or find with The Record Classifieds Call (320)834-4924 Jan. 22 GBB, ABC, at WheatonHerman-Norcross, 5 p.m. BBB, BC, vs Osakis, 5 p.m. Jan . 23 GBB, ABC, at Ashby, 5 p.m. Jr. Hi BBB vs Underwood at Brandon, 4:15 p.m. Jan. 26 Jr. Hi BBB at Rothsay, 4:30 p.m. Jan. 27 BBB, AB, vs W-H-N at Wheaton, 6 p.m. GBB, ABC, at Hillcrest, 5 p.m. Jr. Hi BBB at Battle Lake, 4 p.m. [ We’ve Got You Covered First Security Bank offers Identity Theft Protection Programs. Stop in today for more information and to get signed up. Proud Sponsor of the L.A. Amundson Scholarship Fund First Security Bank Lake Benton www.firstsecuritybanks.com www.firstsecuritybanks.com Phone: 507-368-4261 The Record Thursday, December 18, 2014, Page 7 Boys get 56-43 win The Brandon-Evansville boys basketball team notched another win Dec. 9 when it travelled to take on Bertha-Hewitt. The Chargers led the contest 25-13 at halftime and went on to a 56-43 win. “We had a 22-4 run that extended from late in the first half to early in the second half. We were patient offensively looking for good shots in that stretch and were very active at the defensive end of the floor as well. There were solid contributions off the bench from James Strese, McKenon Plaster, Kevin Campbell and Howard Wu,” said B-E Coach John Holsten. Skyler Quinn led the Char- gers in scoring with 14 points and had a double-double with 11 rebounds. Strese finished with 10 points while Brandon Christianson and James Huisman each had eight each. The Chargers finished the game shooting 52 percent. B-E was 22 of 40 from 2-point range and one of four from 3-point range. The win improved the Chargers to 3-1 on the season. The team’s contest with New York Mills Dec. 15 was cancelled due to the weather. The next contest for the team will be Dec. 18 at home against Ortonville starting at 7:30 p.m. Growing Green with Extension Educator Robin Trott Food Rules Now that the growing season is put to bed, and the holiday season is in full swing, I pause to consider the food that I prepare and serve to my friends and family. Fortunately, our garden provided an abundance of potatoes and squash this year, and I was able to can some tomatoes, as well. But as winter drags on, the bounty from my garden quickly diminishes, and I wonder where I might find locally produced fruits and vegetables to sustain me until spring breaks. Now, I am a foodie from way back. I enjoy cooking marvelous concoctions, and eating same. I am also a firm believer in finding the freshest and most local fruits and vegs for my menu. I am not the only one in this pursuit. Michael Pollan, author of Omnivore’s Dilemma; and Barbara Kingsolver, author of Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, are prolific supporters of local, minimally processed, real food. The Farm-to-Table, movement is gaining momentum, food deserts are being addressed in and around Minnesota, and in October 2014, the Minnesota Food Charter was launched. Supported by the Statewide Health Improvement Program at the Minnesota Department of Health with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and the Center for Prevention at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, and leadership support from the University of Minnesota Healthy Foods, Healthy Lives Institute, the Minnesota Food Charter is a roadmap designed to guide policymakers and community leaders in providing Minnesotans with equal access to affordable, safe, and healthy food regardless of where they live. (More information: http:// mnfoodcharter.com) In this vein, I will devote my next several columns to where to find sustainable, local foods in our area during the winter months and beyond. We are fortunate to have many options available to us in West Central Minnesota. Alexandria has a large and stable Farmers’ Market, there are many CSA Farms in our area, local producers grow just about anything under the sun, and there is even a new, online Market at which you can order locally produced food for pick up in the Alexandria Area. If you are interested in finding local vegetables, dairy, meat, grains…anything for your kitchen pantry and dinner table, stay tuned in the weeks to come to get more details on many of your options. Next week I will highlight a new alternative, Local Harvest Market Co., a regional food hub just getting started in Alexandria, MN. It was formed by a group of west central Minnesota producers and consumers primarily to build a market bridge between local farmers and local consumers. If you have suggestions for what to include in this list of locally sourced food, contact me at 320-762-3890 or shoot me an email at [email protected]. Until next time, happy gardening! ********** Eat food, not too much, mostly plants ~ Michael Pollan ********** Robin Trott is a Horticulture Educator with University of Minnesota Extension. Source: Robin Trott, University of Minnesota Extension, (320)762-3890, trot0053@ umn.edu Buy, sell or find with The Record Classifieds Call (320)834-4924 A few words from... Ed Borchardt, Minister, Trinity Lutheran Church Millerville Township We have to start after Halloween As the days inch closer to Christmas the calendar becomes overbooked with activities to squeeze in before Christmas. I was one of the many complaining of the Christmas carols and the Christmas specials taking place the weekend after Halloween. Now I understand why so many events begin so early. There seems to be more activities to attend. The schools have programs for each level, preschool, elementary, junior high, high school, and college. Local businesses put out specials for meals, gatherings, and events. Even towns get into the mix with sponsoring Christmas specials. There is a Christmas Train that stops in various towns and shares song and entertainment. The church is no different. We want children to have a program in which they can sing and share their lines of Christmas they have worked hard to memorize. I noticed a mother at a basketball game texting messages. I teased her for not watching her son play ball. She commented that she was contacting family and friends to set their family Christmas. How busy have we become? 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Gift certificates available Mariah Hennen • Call Salon Depot in Brandon (320)834-2221 or (218)304-2704 for an appointment The Record Thursday, December 18, 2014, Page 8 Taking steps can help protect your computer from hackers From the Office of Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson With the Internet continuing to grow, some criminals, known as hackers, illegally obtain usernames and passwords from websites, making those with an online account vulnerable. Many people are now doing their shopping, banking, and bill paying online, presenting hackers with new opportunities to access your personal and financial information. Hackers, generally located outside the United States, are difficult to stop because they use cutting edge technology to evade law enforcement and acquire large amounts of information, often undetected. There are two main ways hackers may try to get your personal information. One way is to try to access information directly from your computer by installing spyware. Spyware is software that installs itself and sends information from your computer to others without your knowledge or consent. Hackers install spyware by tricking you into opening spam e-mail, or by “clicking” on attachments, images, and links in e-mail messages, instant messages, and pop-up messages. Hackers use spyware to track keystrokes or acquire pictures of your computer’s monitor in the hope of snagging account numbers, passwords, and other sensitive information. Hackers also may access sensitive information directly from websites. Any website that has personal or financial information may be vulnerable. Hackers use malicious software, or “malware” to target websites, gathering massive amounts of information. Malware is used to infiltrate computers in order to steal private information or harm the operation of the computer system or it’s security. Malware allows hackers to test a website’s vulnerability and reproduce the contents of the website’s database. The database contains security information that allows hackers to access individual accounts. If your online accounts are hacked You may not be immediately aware that an online account has been hacked. If friends or family members contact you about e-mails that seem like they are from you but which you did not send, it is generally due to your account being hacked. A hacker may also change your password, denying you access to the account. If one of your accounts has been hacked, change your password immediately. If you are unable to access your account, contact the website directly and it can assist you in restoring your account. Contact your friends and family and make them aware your account has been hacked. Hackers may try to gain access to your email contact list, and send emails from your account. Notifying friends and family that your account has been hacked may help protect their accounts from hackers. If the hacked account contains financial information, contact your bank or credit card company immediately, letting it know that your account may be compromised. Your bank or credit card company may issue you a new card or account number. Be sure to monitor activity on the account for any fraudulent transactions. In some cases, hackers may have obtained your information, but will not use it right away. If you are not issued a new card or account number, you should monitor your account for an extended period. Protect yourself Update your computer security Make sure your security software is up to date. The operating systems of personal computers and the Internetconnected software (like e-mail programs, web browsers, and music players) should be updated regularly. If you do not have security software already, install a firewall and antivirus software and keep them up to date. Your computer will notify you when an update of the software is available. You will also want to install anti-spyware/ malware software. There are a variety of reputable products available for free or that have a free trial period. Do your research before installing any program and beware of scams that attempt to lure you into disclosing your personal banking information or that direct you to download programs that may contain malware with the ability to drain private bank account information from your computer. Know your activity It is best to delete spam or dubious looking emails without opening them. If you receive a questionable email from a friend or family member, it is best to contact them and verify they were the sender before opening the email or clicking on a link or attachment. If possible, only access online accounts from your personal computer while using a secured Internet connection. Try to limit accessing personal accounts from public computers that could be infected with spyware/malware or may have an unsecured Internet connection. If you do use public computers, be sure to log out when you are finished. Password protection To reduce the chances of your online accounts being hacked, change your passwords frequently. Strong passwords are at least 12 characters long, include numbers, letters, special characters (&,!,?, etc.), and are not too predictable. For example, don’t use your name or date of birth for your password or use common words like “password.” If you have multiple online accounts, it is best to have a different password for each account. In the event that one of your accounts is hacked, having different passwords for your other accounts reduces the likelihood of those accounts being accessed. Storing information Many websites now store personal banking information to make it easier for you to buy a product or to pay a bill. Although convenient, in the event that your account was hacked, your banking information would be more easily available to hackers. Ensure any website with banking information is secure, that your password is unique to that account, and that you log out once you are done. Reporting Hacking Hacking is a crime. You may file a report with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which may be contacted as follows: Federal Bureau of Investigation Minneapolis Office 1501 Freeway Boulevard Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 763-569-8000 You may also wish to file a report with the Federal Trade Commission as follows: Federal Trade Commission Consumer Response Center 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20580 Toll-free helpline: 877-3824357 For more information on consumer issues, contact the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office as follows: Office of Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson 1400 Bremer Tower 445 Minnesota Street St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 296-3353 or 1-800-6573787 TTY: (651) 297-7206 or 1-800366-4812 www.ag.state.mn.us Some people support their favorite charities and causes throughout the year, but many wait until the holidays to extend the spirit of the season to those in need in their communities and throughout the world. Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) offers some DOs and DON’Ts that apply year-round when it comes to charitable giving, and these tips will help ensure your donations reach their intended destinations this holiday season. • DON’T succumb to highpressure, emotional pitches. Giving on the spot is never necessary, and if a telemarketer or person on your doorstep plays the guilt card things may not be what they seem. Well-run charities won’t impose on you or put you in a tough spot. They will welcome your donation just as much after you’ve had time to do your due diligence. • DO research the charity. Make sure you feel comfort- able with how your money will be spent. Don’t just take the word of someone else; the most important action a donor can take before donating is to check the trustworthiness of the charity. BBB Wise Giving Alliance (give.org) evaluates charitable organizations on 20 holistic standards covering governance, effectiveness reporting, finances, appeal accuracy and other issues to assist donors in making informed See CHARITY, page 11. You can count on The Record to help your business grow! 320-834-4924 Make sure donations reach intended destinations RINK IS UP The boards are up at the ice rink at Lions Park in Brandon. The rink had been flooded but the unseasonable warm temperatures melted the ice that was put down. With cooler temperatures more suited for skating, the rink should be usable again real soon. Due to a water-line break the bathrooms at Lions Park will be closed for the winter. The warming house will still be available for skaters to use. The lights will have shortened hours this year to help keep maintenance costs down. Please be respectful when using the rink so all can enjoy it. The Brandon Lions Club wishes to extend a thank you to all the volunteers in our community who help set up the rink and maintain it throughout the season. The Record Thursday, December 18, 2014, Page 9 Conserve energy and save money this holiday season The Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources recommends a few simple ways to conserve energy and save money this holiday season: • Replace incandescent decorative lights with high-efficient LED (light-emitting diode) bulbs for your indoor and outdoor holiday lights. LEDs use up to 90 percent less energy and are safer, sturdier, and longer lasting. And recycle your old lights—visit the Clean Energy Resource Teams website for recycling locations. • Use timer controls when decking your house in holiday lights. Timer controls allow you to automatically turn lights on and off at specific times. • Plug your lights and electronics into a power strip and turn it off when electronics and lights are not in use. Even when not in use, plugged-in devices draw small amounts of energy. • Ask for and give energy-efficient gifts, such as ENERGY STAR® home entertainment equipment, refrigerators, and computers that are environmentally friendly. Search the Internet for “energy-efficient holiday gift” or “eco-friendly gift” ideas. • Turn down your thermostat if you’re going to be away from home for an extended period of time. Install a programmable or smart thermostat to control the heating and cooling of your home year-round. • Entertain efficiently. When guests arrive, turn down your thermostat, because the combination of the oven and stove, hot food, and warm bodies will help keep your house comfortable. • Maintain your fireplace. Close your fireplace damper when a fire is not in use and install airtight doors to prevent warm air from escaping. • Seal drafts and air leaks. Caulk windows, seal leaks around chimneys and recessed lighting, and weather strip STUDENTS OF THE MONTH doors. The Brandon-Evansville High School Students of the Month for November are, left to Visit the U.S. Department of right: Jon Thoennes, grade 12 and Darrin Wibstad, grade 9. Energy Saver website to read “12 Days of Energy Savings.” County Road 24 For more information on energy in Melby efficiency and energy conser(218)948-2115 vation, check out the “Home Envelope” and “Appliances, Lighting, Electronics” consumer guides. $2 Cold Domestic Pints All Day A restoration of prairie and oak savanna habitat is taking place at Minneopa State Park near Mankato this winter, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The landscape in and around the park was originally a mosaic of prairies, savannas, oak woodlands and wetlands, said Molly Tranel Nelson, DNR regional resource management specialist. This changed over time due to extensive agriculture, grazing, a lack of natural fire, and the disappearance of large grazers such as bison and elk. DNR staff used past data, photos, and other records to determine the historic ecology of the park and to identify the most appropriate areas of the park to restore. Part of the park’s historic river valley view will be reestablished when trees are removed below the Valley Overlook. This will give visitors a better view of the prairie and bison, which will be reintroduced next year. “Visitors will be able to look out over the river valley and imagine what it looked like hundreds of years ago,” said Tranel Nelson. The majority of park trails will remain open during the project, but a portion of the trail leading to the Seppmann Mill will be closed to hikers and skiers for part of the winter. Harvest activities will be visible from the mill road, and there will be increased traffic from semis and heavy equipment. Parking along this road is not allowed. “Because there will be a lot of activity on the campground side of the park this winter, we ask visitors to please use caution when traveling in these areas,” said Tranel Nelson. Sixteen acres of box elder, Siberian elm, and buckthorn will be removed to meet resource management goals, as will undesirable brush such as prickly ash, dogwood and sumac. The tree and brush removal, combined with prescribed burning next spring, will prepare the prairie for bison to graze there next fall. To minimize disturbance to the site, harvested wood will be ground into chips on-site and trucked away before a spring thaw. Once woody cover is removed, staff may use native grass and forbs seed to help improve the quality and diversity of plant life at the site. Prescribed fire and grazing with bison will be used to prevent a re-invasion of woody seedlings. 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Maybe Mary and Joseph heard that when they first asked about a room for the night. Maybe the inn had already filled up; a little sign was put on the door saying No Vacancy. Maybe they got there too late –and it’s often too late for the poor among us. Maybe the inn was too small or the only one in town or who knows what. Maybe, maybe, maybe –the inn is full. No room. Deal with it. The good news of the story is that they did deal with it. The story doesn’t even say anybody led them to a stable and a manger, just that they got there. Getting there is kind of the point of the Nativity story. The shepherds heard the proclamation of the angels and they got there. The magi saw the star in the sky, followed it on its way and they got there. Mary and Joseph made a long journey under miserable conditions and they got there. And they all got to where they were going because God provided a way, which is one of the big points of the Nativity story. “For unto you is born a Savior”, so go and find him. “We have seen his star in the East.” The time for looking and listening is over; it’s to leave what you are doing. Go, get there, seek, find and rejoice. And if the journey seems to be taking everything out of you, trust God to put everything you need into you. God will be with you because he said he would, this Emmanuel, which means God with Us. And God is, when we seek God, find God, rest in God, trust in God and wait on God. FARMERS AGENCY IN ELBOW LAKE CAN MEET YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS! Call Insurance Agents Tom Estrem or Dennis Stock (218)685-6880 FAX: (218)685-6882 2x2, 2x4 & 2x8 ads to run ONE TIME, the “Insurance Of All Kinds” 105 1st. Ave. NE P.O. Box 1060 Elbow Lake, MN 56531 CORN INDUSTRY ALERT! 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She had been a member of St. Mary Women’s Organization in Shakopee. Lorry and Allie Olson were married on January 21, 1978 in Las Vegas, Nevada. After their marriage they lived in their home by Pelican Lake. Lorry enjoyed fishing and gardening. We want to give a special thank you to Robyn Larson and Dexter for their many visits to Grandma. She is survived by one daughter, LeeLani (Edward) Goerish of Ashby; three sons, Dennis Griep of Henning, Thomas (Janie Griep of Perham and Tim (Sharon) Griep of Ashby; by numerous grandchildren, relatives and friends. Lorry was preceded in death by her husband, Allie Olson; parents, John and Lillian Johnson; one son, Terrance Roy Griep; two grandchildren, Shelly Griep and Jessie Griep; and by one sister, Lucille Norgren. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m Saturday, Dec. 20 at Glende-Nilson Funeral Home in Evansville. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Rev. Timi baglien will be officiating with interment at Christina Lake Lutheran Cemetery in rural Evansville. The funeral home in charge of arrangements is Glende-Nilson of Evansville. Condolences can be sent to: glendenilson. com. Darlene Schuman Darlene Schuman, 56 of Evansville died at her home in Evansville on Monday, December 15, 2014. Darlene Mae Schuman was born on May 18, 1958 in Alexandria, Minnesota the daughter of Raymond and Jean (Olson) Hanson. She grew up on a farm by Evansville, Minnesota where she was baptized and confirmed in the Erdahl Lutheran Church. Darlene attended the Evansville Public School graduating from the Evansville High School in pets growing up including a 1976. Darlene and David Schuman raccoon. If any animal needed were married on July 28,12/14/2014 1979 a home, Darlene would take week beginning at the Hanson Family Farm by it in. Darlene and David had Evansville. After their marriage several dogs and cats. She they lived in Evansville where was a gardener raising various she worked hard in various vegetables and plants, Darlene AGENCY IN ELBOW her grandkidsLAKE and spendjobs,FARMERS she was employed with loved ing time at the farm. She also theCAN Evansville Café, Evansville MEET YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS! Bank, Evansville Record, Come was a big collector of CocaCall Insurance Agents Cola memorabilia and an avid for Coffee and the Evansville NASCAR fan. Meat Market. Darlene TomandEstrem or Dennis Stock She is survived by her husDavid owned and operated the (218)685-6880 Milk Room in Evansville. She band of thirty-five years, FAX: (218)685-6882 David; two children and familoved animals and had several lies, daughter, Jenny (Willy) Westrom, Kyra and Lora of Evansville; son, Joey (Erin) Schuman, Abygehl, Elijah, Quintynn and Olivea of Fergus Falls; sister, Marilyn Kelly of Garfield; brother, Harold (Doreen) Hanson of Evansville; and by nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Darlene was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Jean Hanson; three brothers-in-law, Mark Kelly, John Schuman and Curt Carlson; and by one nephew, Zach Schuman. Funeral services will be Friday, Dec. 19, 2014 at 2 p.m .at Faith Lutheran Church in Evansville. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18 at the Glende-Nilson Funeral Home in Evansville. Rev. Tim Baglien will be the officiating clergy. Interment will be at Mound Grove Cemetery in Evansville. The funeral home in charge of arrangements is Glende-Nilson of Evansville. Condolences can be sent to: glendenilson.com. CHARITY 105 1st. Ave. NE page P.O. Box Continued from 8 1060 Elbow Lake, MN 56531 “Insurance Of All Kinds” giving decisions. the legwork and make sure • DON’T give out your credit your gift reaches the group or card number over the phone. cause you’re looking to support. 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