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] Brandon-Evansville task force continues to look at facilities The Brandon-Evansville facilities task force continues to meet. The latest meeting of the group took place Jan. 19. Part of the meeting included reviewing the task force roles and responsibilities. The task force should be a representative sampling of the district community. Voting members of the task force need to be identified and members are to attend the majority of the meetings. Meetings are scheduled to last between 1 1/2 to 2 hours and members must participate and voice questions and concerns. A consensus majority must be reached. The process needs to be supported as well as the selected program to be presented to the community. A review of the previous meeting showed many community members are most interested in costs and what will happen to each community as a result of which option is chosen. The discussion included the opinion the community members understand the benefits of a one-campus facility but most think it would be a difficult option to pass. After tours of the Brandon and Evansville project costs were adjusted to adjust to the needs discussed during the tours. If the old gym at the Evansville site was demolished, more gym space would be needed. Brandon-Evansville now has SNOWBALL This year’s Snowball coronation was held Feb. 1 in the Brandon-Evansville High School gym. Above, front row, left to right are: Queen Michaela Englund, grade 11 and Princess Megan Lauthen, grade 8. In back are King Howard Wu, grade 11 and Prince Tanner Bitzan, grade 7. Snowball events were held throughout the week. Feb. 2 was “Be Somebody Else” day with students asked to dress like a teacher or a friend. Tuesday was “Nerd Day”. Wednesday was “Wacky Workout Wednesday” with students asked to dress up in their best workout gear in honor of the dogdge ball tournament held that day. Thursday is “Throwback Thursday” with students asked to dress up like people did in the 1980s. Friday is Spirit day with a pepfest scheduled. The class showing the most spirit by having its members participate in dress up days will receive a prize. There is no Snowball dance this year. an average amount of gym space per student as compared to other districts. Brandon-Evansville Superintendent Mark Westby presented some operational expenses at the meeting. He said the district currently pays about $1.50 per square foot for gas/electric expenses while other districts are closer to $1 for the same expenses. Currently the district pays about $40,000 per year for shuttling between the two buildings. The district receives sparsity funding of $180,000 per year as a result of the high school being in Brandon. The current options being considered for one site would be 120,000 to 125,000 square feet no matter where it was located. Any two-site options would be 135,000 to 142,000 square feet. Additional acreage could be added to each plan depending on the amount of additions and the recommendation of the Minnesota Department of Education. It was explained at the meeting a bond referendum is different from an operating levy. The bond referendum allows the district to use the funds to take care of all facility needs if passed. The operating levy allows the district to make minor facilities improvements over a short amount of time. It is not possible to build a $15 million project with an operating levy, which is also taxed differently. Options being considered by the task force Option 1 Version Location Projected Cost A........................New location for Pre-K–12....$29,936,600 B........................Pre-K–12 in Brandon.............$17,391,508 C........................Pre-K–12 in Evansville..........$25,372,079 Option 2 Version Location Projected Cost A........................Br.: 6-8/9-12; Ev.: Pre-K-5.....$19,529,607 B........................Br.: Pre-K-8; Ev.: 9-12...........$22,229,019 C........................Br.: Pre-K-5; Ev.: 6-8/9-12.....$23,234,610 Option 3 Version Location Projected Cost ..........................Br.: Pre-K-3/9-12; Ev.: 4-8*....$21,384,180 *Current configuration. Free! Take One FREE Volume 31, No. 6 • For advertising rates and information call (320)834-4924 • P.O. Box 86, Brandon, MN 56315 • Thursday, February 5 , 2015 WHAT’S INSIDE HONOR ROLL The Brandon-Evansville High School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll has been released...Page 3. ENGAGEMENT Find out who is engaged and when and where the wedding is... Page 3. BOY CAGERS The Brandon-Evansville boys basketball team has been busy with four contests recently...Page 6. GIRL CAGERS The Brandon-Evansville girls basketball team recorded three wins in as many games...Page 7. NOW AND THEN The Evansville C-team basketball players won the championship at the Osakis Invitational Tournament held the first week of February... Page 8. HONOR ROLL The Brandon-Evansville Middle School Honor Roll has been released...Page 9. MEETING The Evansville City Council will be holding a meeting Feb. 9... Page 12. Free Take One Need to publish a legal notice? Fulfill your legal notice requirements for less in The Record! The Record has the lowest legal notice rates in Douglas County Certificate of Assumed Name • Foreclosure • Quit Claim Deed • Probate • Etc. For more information call (320)834-4924 The Record, Thursday, February 5 , 2015, Page 2 Growing Green with Extension Educator Robin Trott Indoor Gardening: Herbs The thing I miss most in mid-winter is fresh herbs and veggies from my garden. Although I still have canned and frozen produce, there’s nothing quite like fresh culinary herbs added to your recipes direct from the plant. Herbs are an easy indoor plant to start from seed, and can be a wonderful family project on these cold winter days. Start with a sterile pot: clean yogurt cartons, clay pots, egg cartons, or any vessel that suits your fancy. If your container doesn’t have adequate drainage, punch a few small holes in the bottom. Add a good basic potting mix. (use your favorite brand, or make your own http:// extension.oregonstate.edu/ gardening/node/945). Purchase fresh seeds, or use cuttings from existing plants. Have a balanced fertilizer on hand, such as fish emulsion, compost, or your favorite brand. (Make sure you follow directions for application on herbs.) No special lights are required. Herbs thrive in a bright window that is free from drafts. Bathroom and kitchen windows are ideal, as they have the added benefit of the higher humidity common to those rooms. Not all herbs are suited for indoor gardens. The following are just a few that are ideal for indoor gardening. Genovese Compact Basil (Ocimum basilicum): This compact Italian basil is ideal for container gardens and makes great pesto! Sow thinly and cover with approximately a quarter-inch of compost or fine soil. Germination should occur within 5-7 days. German Winter Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) works very well in containers. Sprinkle the seeds over the soil surface, and then barely cover them with more soil. Gently water until germination. Plants will germinate in 14-21 days. Greek Oregano (Oreganum vulgare): Gently press the tiny seeds into the soil and keep evenly moist. Oregano and thyme can be prone to damping off disease if the soil is kept too moist. Germination should occur within 14 days, however, this small-seeded herb can take a few weeks to germinate, so be patient. Parsley: (Petroselinum crispum): Either flat or curly leaved parsley will start easily from seed indoors. For best results, choose a small variety, such as Titan. Soak seed overnight in warm water to soften the seed coat. Sow seed on moist soil and cover lightly with vermiculite or light potting mix. Seeds will germinate in about 2 weeks. Chives (Allium schoenoprasum): Fine Leaf chive is a shorter variety with soft, fine leaves for fresh use. Sprinkle the seeds over the soil’s sur- face, press in lightly, and water gently. Keep the soil moist, and within a few days the grass-like seedlings will appear. Harvest your herbs as you are preparing your meal. Clip the amount you need with sharp, clean scissors. Fertilize your herbs every 2 weeks with half strength fertilizer to keep them producing. When the weather warms, transplant your herbs in the garden for more vigorous growth. Oregano and chives are hardy perennials which will survive in your garden for years to come. At the end of next season, dig a clump to grow indoors next winter. For more information about growing herbs, visit: www. extension.umn.edu/garden/ yard-garden/vegetables/herbs/ Until next time, happy gardening! ********** Robin Trott is a Horticulture Educator with University of Minnesota Extension. Source: Robin Trott, University of Minnesota Extension, (320)762-3890, trot0053@ umn.edu University of Minnesota Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF DOUGLAS IN DISTRICT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT TYPE OF CASE: QUT COURT FILE NO. 21-CV-14-2024 SUMMONS Mary L. Walrath, Robert Conn, Thomas Conn, Dennis C. Conn, and James M. Conn, as tenants in common, Plaintiffs, vs. Darius Knight, a/k/a D. Knights; Charles O. Anderson; Lovisa O. Anderson; Harold Thorson, a/k/a H. Thoreson; Johann C. Groenwoldt, a/k/a John C. Groenwoldt, a/k/a J.C. Groendwoldt, a/k/a Johann C. Groenwaldt; Lee H. Johnson; R.E. Pogue; Frances Viola Pogue, a/k/a Francis Viola Pogue; Truman E. Rickard; Grace L. Rickard; Douglas W. Hess; Kirsten M. Hess; Clare A. Weatherwax; Betty H. Weatherwax; Lenora Buman, a/k/a Lenore Buman; Charles Lawrence Perkins; James M. Conn, as Trustee of the Clair V. Conn Irrevocable Trust created by a Trust Agreement dated the 24th day of November, 1999; Douglas County, State of Minnesota, acting by and through the Department of Natural Resources; Jerome S. Steidl; Nancy L. Steidl; Carlos Township, also the unknown heirs of the above-named individuals, and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint herein, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiffs have started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiffs’ Complaint against you is on file in the Office of the Court Administrator of the abovenamed Court. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court, and there may be no Court file number on this Summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons at 1017 Broadway, P.O. Box 819, Alexandria, Minnesota 56308. 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiffs’ Complaint. In your Answer, you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not Answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiffs everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A Default Judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternate means of resolving this dispute. 7. REAL ESTATE. This lawsuit may affect or bring into question title to real property located in Douglas County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: All of Lot J and that part of Lots E, I, F and K, all in AUDITOR’S SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NE¼ OF THE NE¼ AND PART OF GOVT. LOT 3 IN SECTION 31 AND ALSO PART OF GOVT. LOT 1 IN SECTION 32 ALL IN TOWNSHIP 129 NORTH, RANGE 37 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., according to the recorded plat thereof and that part of Lot B, C. O. ANDERSON’S SUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 129 NORTH, RANGE 37 WEST, according to the recorded plat thereof, described as follows: Commencing at the southwest corner of said Lot F; thence on an assumed bearing of South 66 degrees 54 minutes 00 seconds East along the southerly line of said Lot F 36.79 feet to the easterly right of way line of COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY No. 11; thence North 03 degrees 08 minutes 28 seconds West along said easterly right of way line 309.68 feet; thence South 77 degrees 12 minutes 28 seconds East 388.00 feet; thence North 12 degrees 47 minutes 32 seconds East 35.00 feet to the point of beginning of the land to be described; thence reversing South 12 degrees 47 minutes 32 seconds West 35.00 feet; thence North 77 degrees 12 minutes 28 seconds West 422.32 feet to the west line of said Lot F; thence North 03 degrees 08 minutes 28 seconds West along said west line 99.53 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot E; thence North 03 degrees 12 minutes 17 seconds West along the west line of said Lot E 476.40 feet to a point 50.00 feet south of the northwest corner of said Lot E as measured along the west line of said Lot E; thence North 88 degrees 02 minutes 53 seconds East and parallel with the north line of said Lots E and I 996.14 feet to the westerly right of way line of the road as dedicated in the recorded plat of “POGUES POINT”; thence South 23 degrees 22 minutes 40 seconds West along said westerly right of way line and along the northwesterly line of Lot 1 said “POGUES POINT” 340.62 feet to the westerly most corner of said Lot 1; thence South 62 degrees 47 minutes 03 seconds East along the southwesterly line of said Lot 1 a distance of 126 feet more or less to the shoreline of Lake Carlos; thence southwesterly along said shoreline 423 feet more or less to the intersection of a line bearing South 77 degrees 12 minutes 28 seconds East from the point of beginning; thence North 77 degrees 12 minutes 28 seconds West 338 feet more or less to the point of beginning. Containing 13.4 acres more or less. Subject to an existing County State Aid Highway No. 11 road easement of record over the westerly portion thereof. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the object of this action is to obtain Judgment declaring that Plaintiffs are the owners in fee simple absolute of the above-described premises, and that the Defendants, and each of them, have no interest or estate in said property, nor lien thereon. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that no personal claim is made by Plaintiffs against any of the Defendants. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS MINNESOTA STATUTE 543.22 REQUIRES US TO PROVIDE YOU WITH A STATEMENT CONTAINING INFORMATION ABOUT ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESSES AS SET FORTH IN MINNESOTA GENERAL RULES OF PRACTICE (MGRP). PARTIES TO A CIVIL ACTION ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEMPT ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA LAW. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION INCLUDES MEDIATION, ARBITRATION, AND OTHER PROCESSES AS SET FORTH IN THE DISTRICT COURT RULES. YOU MAY CONTACT THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR ABOUT RESOURCES IN YOUR AREA. IF YOU CANNOT PAY FOR MEDIATION OR ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, IN SOME COUNTIES, ASSISTANCE MAY BE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH A NONPROFIT PROVIDER OR A COURT PROGRAM. Dated this 19th day of December, 2014. THORNTON, REIF, DOLAN, BOWEN & KLECKER, P.A. /s/By Thomas P. Klecker Attorney Reg. No. 295206 Attorney for Plaintiffs 1017 Broadway, P.O. Box 819 Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762-2361 Publish Jan. 29; Feb. 5, 12, 2015 Legal notice Buy, sell or find with The Record Classifieds Call (320)834-4924 ed Hillcrest 55-46 on the road Feb. 14. The Chargers led the contest 33-17 at halftime. Megan Boesl led the team in scoring with 13 points A Honor Rollhad 12. while Megan Strese 9th Grade “We played a really good Katie Baker first half and then kind of lost Autym Blowers our focus and concentration Saffron Fletcher the second half after getting a Amara Henneman big lead.Koep Give Hillcrest credKristin itColton for notSherman quitting and workNicholas Thorstad ing hard. We shot pretty well 10th and still had Grade a lot of makeKevin Campbell able shots Friedrich go in and out. We Elizabeth held our poise Kylee Hansen at the end and made free throws and Angelsome Langer Kennedy pulled outLund a win. The Little Carrigan Okerlund Eight Conference is extremeSadie Roers ly tough and any conference 11th Grade game is a battle. We were Sam Anderson fortunate to get the big road Austin Barsness victory,” said B-E Coach Elizabeth Bredberg AdamSimpson. Fenlason Dick Melissa Jenna Haseman Meissner led the Robert Juul Chargers in rebounds with Katelyn Kokett nine and also in assists along Elizabeth Vinson with Katie 12thBoesl Gradewith six each. Sabrina Bredberg Emily Friedrich finished the The Chargers Mariah Hansen 42 percent game shooting Monique with 20 ofMartins 48. B-E made 15 William Schroeder of 23 free throws. B Honor Roll The Chargers are now 7-3 9th Grade in the LEC and 15-5 overall. Taylor Bitzan The Chargers are now 15-6 The Chargers finished the 67, 8-12 The Record,game Thursday, February 5 , 2015, 3 onPage the season. The team will 27 shooting 34 percent 23 play Underwood in Evanswith 17 of 50.County 17 Douglas Hawley 63, B-E 41 Hawley had 31 rebounds to ville at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21. Democrats to meet An Open House Hawley 63, B-E 41 The Chargers traveled to B-E’s 18. County Democrats 1 2 T Douglas 23 18 41 Moorhead for a contest with will Monday, Feb. 9 “We outThursday, well but B-E L Baby - Homemade chili,for cornShower be started meeting Hawley 35 28 63 B-E Stats Hawley at Concordia College February then went a stretch rounds, Trix bread, crackers, fresh veg5ththrough at 6:15 p.m. in the B - Breakfast Pts. FT RB Stls. Asts. Brianna Ayres Vosen 6 0 3 0 5 Feb. 16.Storey large meeting room atto Douglas where we appeared be in- Jessi yogurt. gies,Angela fruit. Jenna Meissner 15 4 3 2 3 James Strese Public Library. The Nuggets controlled the Co. timidated and played tenta- Megan L - Cordogs, pears, Boesl 5 tator 1 tots, 1 1 1 Thursday, Feb. 12 & Derek Johnson Darrin Wibstad Brandi Engstrom 2 0 1 0 2 The meeting will include contest 10th in the first half by tively. We had a couple spurts chocolate pudding. B - French toast sticks, sauMounsdon 0 0 0 0 0 Grade discussion of issues Elise Nicki Olson 2 0 1 0 0 taking aBehrens 35-23 lead at the informal where we did some nice Tuesday, Feb. 10 sage. will be held Shyanna 0 2 3 0 making news in the current Michelle Bruns 0 Strese 3 1 2 0 0 intermission things but session Hawleyand hasprovide a good Heather Emily Englundand went on to a legislative B - Breakfast corndogs. L -Saturday, Turkey gravyFeb. over mashed 23 Megan Strese 8 0 3 3 0 Michelle Lund B-E Hawley 63-41 win. team and a very and L - Supper beef nachoes with potato, green beans, fruit. information fromathletic the recent Field Goal % 34, 17-50 55, 29-53 Jacob Nohre led the team in DFL at Grace Lutheran Meissner Congressional talented 6 foot, 2 District inch girl7 Free Throw % peanut 75. 6-8 butter 100, 2-2 fixings, sandFriday, Feb. 13 Brett Peterson Rebounds 18 31 in Alexandria. scoring with 15 points while meeting who caused us lots of prob- Fouls wich, fresh veggies, fruit. 5 7 BChurch - Caramelin rolls. Brandon Mikayla Pikkaraine Turnovers 10 8 Megan Strese had eight. lems,” said Simpson. L - Sloppy joes, coleslaw, Alexandria Tea Wednesday, Feb. 11 McKenon Plaster from 1-4 p.m. “It wasRiedel fun playing at ConThe Chargers finished the B - Long johns. Chandler fruit, baked chips. tosixmeet cordiaSchmidt and we played a good Party contest with of eight free Chase Morgan Stelzer team which is ranked No. 8 in throws Full laundry andAlexandria had 10 turnovers. Join the Lakes r’s 11thbut Grade e Tea Party Feb. Class AA, unfortunately Area facilities “You don’ton getTuesday, better playn g Evan Bedore a the Broadway Ballroom, didn’t shoot very well and 10.at ing poor competition and so Tapper Tuesdays - $1.50 for all •••••••••• tap beer W Daykota Blowers 115 – 30th Avenue South, Alexgot outrebounded,” said Simthis should help us,” said the Wand & Brush Zachary Blowers andria for our regular monthly Free Throw % Rebounds Fouls Turnovers 65, 15-23 29 12 16 School Menus B-E High School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll B-E 55, Hillcrest 46 Emily Bukkila 1 2 T B-E 33 22 55 Jacob Hintermeister Hillcrest 17 29 46 Lauren Landowski B-E Stats Pts. FT RB Stls. Asts. Brandon Merritt Jessi Vosen 0 0 2 0 0 Alek Pikkaraine Katie Boesl 7 1 1 2 6 Jenna Meissner 6 2 9 2 6 Maria Ricks Megan Boesl 13 1 3 2 2 Allie Satterlie Brandi Engstrom 8 2 5 0 0 Heather Strese 9 3 3 0 0 Payton Schaefer Elizabeth Schiele Michael Schroeder Millerville Municipal Liquor Store Pit Stop Charger girls B squad wins two Collin Carlson Michaela Englund Kelsey TheHoffmann Brandon-Evansville Samantha Jacobson girls B squad defeated HanChristopher Johnson cock 40-32 Feb. 11. Leoni Pries TheQuinn Chargers were led in Skyler scoring Schiele by Michelle Bruns MaKayla and Heather Strese with eight Larissa Thorstad Andrew Wendt points each. Devin Wibstad Others scoring for B-E inToni Wright cluded Crysat Bosek 2, CourtHoward Wu ney Jesnowski Alexander Zabroski2, Heather Dickey 12th 7, Elise Mounsdon 2, Grade NickiAnderson Olson 4, and Brittany Austin Jenna Ayres Rnadall 7. Jordan Baardsen Bruns led the team in reThomas Bosek bounds with nine while RanDiane Campbell dall hadLund five. Kannen The Chargers Christian McGaffeyended the contest shooting 32 percent Sara Moore Tyler withOlson 13 of 41 field goals. At Amie Ostendorf the free throw line B-E added Gabrielle Plessner Jonathon Thoennes Engagement meeting. The program will include Dinesh D’Sousa’s 14 points on 16 triesmovie for 88America: Imagine the World percent. without Her. From the team that B-E 43, Hillcrest 34 created 2016 comes the story, defeated HillnotThe of aCharger man, but of a nation crest 43-34 Feb. 14. at the crossroads of hope and Brunswhose led thedestination team in scordisaster, will soon decided. ing be with 15 points while The evening will close with Randall had 10. discussion of the movie Others scoring for B-E and inopen microphone time. cuded Jesnowski 3, MounsDoors will open at 5:15 p.m. don the 2, Olson 5, Randt 2, and with meeting beginning at Strese 6. 5:30. Join us for an informative evening to Brunsand ledantheopportunity team in respeak your mind. bounds with nine while OlForhad more information, call son eight. (320)834-5228 or (218)943The Chargers were 43 per4781. & LAUNDROMAT washing All Roads Lead to Millerville Mon.-Thur. - Noon-1 a.m. On Front Street in Brandon SUMMER HOURS: 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-1 a.m. WINTER HOURS : 7 a.m.-8 p.m. cent from the field with 16 of 37 field goals and 10 of 15 at the free throw line. Trumm Drug Kelly-Brown After careful consideration and the flip of a coin, Susan Kelly and Cory Brown have ELBOW LAKE decided to tie the knot. Susan is the daughter of PHONE Marilyn and the late Mark TOLL FREE Kelly of Garfield, MN. 1-800-421-2999 Susan is a graduate of Brandon High School, The High School, St. Cloud TechniSalon Professional Academy cal College with an associates in Fargo, ND with a cosmetol- degree in plumbing and St. ogy degree and St. Cloud State Cloud State University with a University with a bachelors bachelors degree in business degree business managemanagement. He is currently LITTLEinKNIGHTS TAKE SECOND AT TOURNAMENT ment. Susan is currently a Per- a Salesman at Alex Brick and A total of at 21Bremer boys Bank from the Elementary Wrestling program wrestled at sonal Banker StoneWCA in Alexandria. Minnewaska on Sunday, Feb. 11. Prior to the start of any in Brandon and an licensed The couple plans a May 2 wrestling, coaches selected 10 wrestlers compete a team trophy. Scoresoffrom hairstylist at thetoSalon Depotfor wedding at the Church St. the boys’ first two matches inwere Brandon. Brandon, followed by a place winners. At the end of added up and a trophyAnn wasingiven to the top three Cory is the of Larry and Area reception the Parkers Prairie the day, theson West Central Little at Knights earned the second place trophy. Back Julie Brown of Foley, MN. Event Center in Parkers Prairie. row, left to right: Jake Larkin, Troy Fuller, Chase Odegaard, Buzz Miller, Braeden Cory is a graduate of Foley Long center row left to right Keaton Long, Cory Schmidt, Levi Larkin, Jake Nohre, Wyatt Odegaard. Front Got row, questions left to right:about Sammy Fuller and Jordan Lohse not pictured Benjamin Johnsrud, Caleb Braaten, what’s going on inChris the Onstad, Colton Wutzke, Lucas Fitzgerald, Tyler Onstad, Carter Peterson, Blake Amundson and Anthony Blom. West Douglas County area? Find the answers each week in The Record. To subscribe call (320)834-4924. CAR WASH Happy Hour - Mon.-Sat. 4-6vehicle p.m. Pityou Stop Invites to Bingo! 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For all your jewelry needs “Let Kyle Serve You” Wed. - Bucket of Miller Lite & 1 Topping Pizza, $15.00 chicken, 1/4 $4.50; 1/2 $6.00 don City Council, first Monday, 6:30 p.m.; Thurs. Dark - Chicken Alfredo & Spaghetti Glende-Nilson Funeral Home Beef or Chicken Philly, choice potato, $5.85 Brandon-Evansville School Board, third Fri. - Fish Special, $7.00 (218) 948-2239 Monday at Evansville Senior Center, 7 Sat. - Prime rib, baked potato and cole slaw or salad, 6-9 p.m., $14.95 Sun. - Ayce Jumbo Shrimp, choice of potato, and salad or coleslaw, $12.95 Evansville, Fergus Falls, p.m. Specials start at 6 p.m. ALEX POWER Ashby & Battle Lake Take out available • (218)267-2726 or (320)834-2532 February sky has plenty of action, beginning with the planets By Deane Morrison For a short month, February packs a lot of action, starting with the planets. While Jupiter climbs in the east, Venus vaults up from the western horizon and waxes brilliant against the fading sunset. By mid-month, nightfall leaves the sky bookended by these two brightest of planets. On the 21st Venus makes a close pass by Mars below a young crescent moon. Look an hour after sundown to find Mars, by far the dimmer body, just to Venus’s upper right. As Venus keeps climbing, the two planets separate. Jupiter reaches opposition on the 6th, when Earth laps it in the orbital race and the planet appears opposite the sun in the sky. This year will be its closest opposition till 2019. Jupiter will be 404 million miles from Earth, which is 4.3 times the Earth-sun distance. The bright star following on the heels of Jupiter is Regulus, the heart of Leo, the lion. Jupiter comes to opposition every 13 months because it takes about 12 years to orbit the sun. Here’s why: If we start the clock running with Jupiter at opposition, during the first year Jupiter moves one-twelfth of the way around the sun while Earth orbits once and ends up at the starting point. So then we have to go an extra one-twelfth of our orbit in order to line up with Jupiter again, and that takes one month. Therefore, it adds up to about one year plus one month between laps of Jupiter. Accordingly, next year’s Jupiter opposition falls on March 8. On the 3rd a full moon rises right after sunset, only a few minutes after the moment of perfect fullness. This means a gorgeously round moon against a pale sky. This moon has been called the full hunger moon and the full snow moon. These names are related in that the deep snows of February made hunting difficult, and so this was a particularly harsh month for northern Indian tribes. Groundhog Day began as an ancient Celtic holiday called Imbolc, or lamb’s milk; it was one of four “cross-quarter” days falling midway between a solstice and an equinox. It was thought that sun and shadows on that day foretold more cold, while clouds and no shadows meant rains to soften the earth for planting. Hence our ritual in which the groundhog seeing its shadow means six more weeks of winter, but no shadow means spring is right around the corner. The University of Minnesota offers public viewings of the night sky at its Duluth and Twin Cities campuses. For more information and viewing schedules, see: Duluth, Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium: www.d.umn.edu/ planet Twin Cities, Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics (during fall and spring semesters): www.astro.umn.edu/outreach/ pubnight Check out the astronomy programs at the University of Minnesota’s Bell Museum ExploraDome: www.bellmuseum. umn.edu/ForGroups/ExploraDome/index.htm The Record Thursday, February 5 , 2015, Page 6 Brandon-Evansville boys keep busy with four contests The Brandon-Evansville boys basketball team has been busy with four contests. W-H-N 58, B-E 46 The Chargers travelled to Wheaton for a contest Jan. 27 to take on Wheaton-HermanNorcross. The contest was tied 22-22 at halftime but the Warriors got the best of the Chargers in the second half outscoring B-E 36-24 for a 58-46 Pheasant Conference win. “The game was tied 29-29 midway through the second half. We missed 3-point attempts on back-to-back possessions while Wheaton made successive three pointers. Wheaton’s ability to make free throws at the end kept us from getting back in the game,” said B-E Coach John Holsten. Skyler Quinn led the Chargers in scoring with 19 points while Sam Anderson had nine and James Huisman seven. Quinn also led the Chargers in rebounds with seven while Taylor Bitzan and James Strese had four each. The Chargers sank 18 of 42 field goals for 43 percent. The Chargers travelled to Minneapolis Jan. 31 to take on Osakis at the Target Center. The first half found the Silverstreaks building a 16-13 edge. In the second half the Silverstreaks maintained the lead for a 40-33 win. “We struggled making shots in the Target Center. We took good ones, they just didn’;t fall. Playing in the Taarget Center was an experience our guys will remember for a long time. The team would like to thank the parents, students and community members for their support at the game,” said Holsten. Huisman led the team in scoring with eight points while Player T 47 50 Pts.Rbs.Stls.Asts. James Strese 7 McKenon Plaster 0 Taylor Bitzan 1 Kevin Campbell 0 Sam Anderson 11 Brandon Christianson2 James Huisman 4 Skyler Quinn 16 Will Schroeder 6 FG%: 15-44, 34 2 0 6 2 3 2 7 6 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 5 0 Osakis 40, B-E 33 0 1 7 0 1 0 1 1 0 B-E Osakis Player Osakis 40, B-E 33 1 2 T 1320 33 1624 40 Pts.Rbs.Stls.Asts. James Strese 5 McKenon Plaster 0 Taylor Bitzan 4 Howard Wu 0 Kevin Campbell 3 Sam Anderson 4 Brandon Christianson3 James Huisman 8 Skyler Quinn 6 Will Schroeder 0 FG%: 12-27, 32 2 1 3 0 1 6 5 3 7 0 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 1 road for the fourth straight game Feb. 2 at Battle Lake. The Battlers built a 40-16 halftime lead and ended up with a 65-35 Little Eight Conference win. Christianson led the Chargers in scoring with 10 points while Anderson had nine. Quinn led the team in rebounds with seven while Bitzan led in assissts with four. The Chargers ended the contest shooting 36 percent with 13 of 36 form the field. B-E added seven of eight free throws. The next contest for the Chargers will be Feb. 5 at Rothsay at 7:30 p.m. The Chargers are now 2-6 in the LEC and 6-11 overall. 0 1 Battle Lake 65, B-E 35 The Chargers were on the DNR postpones requirement for invasive species decal Under mounting pressure and outcry from concerned citizens, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today it is postponing a new aquatic invasive species decal requirement that was set to begin in February. “The DNR’s decision is a testament to the influence citizens W-H-N 58, B-E 46 can have on state policy,” said 1 2 T B-E 2224 46 Sen. Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow W-H-N 2236 58 Lake). “For weeks, I have heard Player Pts.Rbs.Stls.Asts. from my constituents, sportsJames Strese 4 4 0 0 Taylor Bitzan 5 4 2 5 men and women, and outdoors Sam Anderson 9 3 1 1 groups that they don’t want Brandon Christianson0 3 1 0 this unnecessary, ineffective James Huisman 7 2 1 1 Skyler Quinn 19 7 3 1 requirement. I am pleased the Will Schroeder 2 1 0 2 DNR has listened to the public’s FG%: 18/42, 43 concerns and put a temporary Underwood 50, B-E 47 The Chargers next travelled halt on the requirement. They to Underwood for a contest Jan. made the right decision. “As I’ve said, we all agree 29 and held a 28-15 halftime invasive species pose a serious edge. threat to our lakes and rivers,” The Rockets managed to added Sen. Westrom. “The legerase the deficit and lead by islature has taken several steps three with time running down. to address the problem, but the James Strese nailed a corner decal requirement will not have three on a pass from Sam Anthe desired impact. The DNR’s derson at the buzzer to force ruling is a step in the right the overtime. direction, and I look forward In the overtime the Rockets to continued discussions on outscored B-E 5-7 for a 50-47 repealing the requirement so we Little Eight Conference win. “Our defensive intensity was can implement more effective very good in the first half. We protections for our waterways.” The aquatic invasive species have to figure out a way to decal law would require that keep that intensity for an entire anyone trailering a boat or other game. Our basketball IQ and poise down the stretch during close games has to improve,” said Holsten. Quinn had 16 points to lead B-E while Anderson had 11. Huisman led the team in rebounds with seven while Bitzan had six. The Chargers sank 15 of 44 field goals for 34 percent. Underwood 50, B-E 47 1 2 OT B-E 2817 2 Underwood 1530 5 Quinn had six and Strese five. Quinn had seven rebounds for B-E while Anderson had six and Brandon Christianson five. B-E sank 12 of 27 field goals for 32 percent. water-related equipment, like docks or lifts, pay a new fee, pass an invasive species training course and place a decal on their trailers. The program has not been permanently shelved, only temporarily suspended while the DNR awaits potential legislative action. Sen. Jeremy Miller (RWinona) and Sen. Westrom (RElbow Lake) have introduced a bill that would permanently repeal the requirement. Senate File 85, which has bipartisan legislative support, awaits a hearing in Sen. John Marty’s (DFL-Roseville) Environment and Energy Committee. 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Published every Thursday Member MNA The Record Thursday, February 5 , 2015, Page 7 Charger girls get wins over Hillcrest, Melrose and C-G-B The Brandon-Evansville girls basketball team improved its Little Eight Conference record with a 61-29 win over Hillcrest Jan. 27. B-E held a 32-12 edge at halftime. Emily Friedrich led the Chargers in scoring with 14 points while Carrigan Okerlund had 10 points. Friedrich pulled down seven rebounds to lead the team while Katie Kokett had five. Elizabeth Vinson led the team in assists with four. “This was a pretty solid victory. We grabbed an early lead and slowly expanded it as we went. Hillcrest has been down this year but always improves as the season progresses and usually plays pretty well at home. It was important for us to play well early and establish ourselves. The girls played well defensively and helped out each other well. We were able to get all 15 players in the game and 11 scored, which is always nice,” said B-E Coach Dick Simpson. The Chargers finished the game shooting 35 percent with 22 of 63 field goals. At the charity stripe B-E sank 13 of 14 for 93 percent. B-E 61, Hillcrest 29 1 2 T B-E 3229 61 Hillcrest 1217 29 B-E Stats Pts. Rbs.Stl.Asts. Michaela Englund 2 000 Emily Friedrich 14 711 Lizzy Friedrich 0 300 Kylee Hansen 4 311 Mariah Hansen 6 221 Melissa Haseman 2 422 Samantha Jacobson 7 200 Katie Kokett 4 520 Kennedy Lund 4 111 Carrigan Okerlund10 423 Morgan Stelzer 0 002 Elizabeth Vinson 4 304 Toni Wright 4 300 B-E Hillcrest FG% 35, 22-63 11-40, 28 FT% 93, 13-14 50, 5-10 Rebounds 38240 Fouls 913 B-E 43, Melrose 42 The Chargers took on Melrose Jan. 29 in Brandon. The visitors controlled the contest in the first half leading by as many as 19 points. The Chargers kept chipping away at the lead and, thanks to a last-second, half-court basket by Kylee Hansen, the Chargers closed the gap to 29-23 at halftime. In the second half the Chargers outscored Melrose 20-13 for the win. “A very nice victory especially after being behind by 19 points in the first half. The girls hung in there until a few shots started dropping and we were able to get some momentum going into halftime with a long buzzer-beater by Kylee Hansen. The girls played good defense holding Melrose to 13 second half points and made plays down the stretch capped off by Elizabeth Vinson’s put back with 10 seconds left. Fortunately Melrose missed an open 3-pointer at the buzzer. A very exciting game for Charger B-E’s Carrigan Okerlund put up this 3-point try during the contest with Melrose. fans,” said Simpson. The Chargers put 31 points on Simpson. Kylee Hansen led the team in points with 11 while Emily The Chargers sank 20 of 50 Friedrich had 10 with Okerlund the board in the first half while and Vinson getting eight each. holding C-G-B to just 10. In field goals for 40 percent. At Emily Friedrich led the team the second half B-E kept up the the charity stripe B-E sank 17 in rebounds with six while Me- scoring success for a 59-39 win. of 25 for 78 percent. The Chargers are now 12-3 on Emily Friedrich scored 17 lissa Haseman had 5. Lake, 5 p.m. The Chargers sank 19 of 48 points to lead the team with the season, 7-1 in the LEC and Feb. 12 field goals for 40 percent. The Lund getting 11 and Vinson 6-2 in the Pheasant Conference. BBB, ABC, vs Parkers Chargers missed both their free eight. The Chargers’ next contest Friedrich had six rebounds will be Feb. 6 at home against throw opportunities. Prairie, 5 p.m. B-E 43, Melrose 42 with Melissa Haseman and New York Mills in a makeup Jr. Hi BBB at Parkers 1 2 T game starting at 7:30 p.m. Lund getting five each. Melrose 2913 42 Prairie, 4 p.m. B-E 59, C-G-B 39 B-E 2320 43 “The challenge in this game 1 2 T B-E Stats was to play two good games in C-G-B Feb. 13 1029 39 Pts. Rbs.Stl.Asts. 3128 59 GBB, AB, at Rothsay, 6 Michaela Englund 2 301 a row on back-to-back nights. B-E B-E Stats Emily Friedrich 10 622 After a big emotional victory Pts. Rbs.Stl.Asts. p.m. Kylee Hansen 11 110 the night before the girls were Michaela Englund 0 320 Mariah Hansen 2 201 Feb. 14 able to come to play and play Emily Friedrich 17 320 Melissa Haseman 2 502 0 002 a very good first half and basi- Lizzy Friedrich 2 200 GBB, AB, vs Hawley at Katie Kokett Kylee Hansen 5 215 Kennedy Lund 0 010 cally put the game away by half Mariah Hansen 3 210 Concordia, 6 p.m. Carrigan Okerlund8 313 time. The second half we were Melissa Haseman 2 502 Elizabeth 8 202 5 142 Feb. 17 B-E Melrose able to play everyone and got Katie Kokett Kennedy Lund 11 500 FG% 19-48, 40 16-38, 42 everyone some valuable varsity Carrigan Okerlund2 153 BBB, AB, at Ashby, 6 FT% 0, 0-2 50, 7-14 playing time. The girls hit their MaKayla Schiele 2 110 Rebounds 2230 p.m. Fouls 157 free throws, passed the ball well Elizabeth Vinson 8 303 Toni Wright 2 210 Jr. Hi BBB vs Ashby in B-E 59, C-G-B 39 with 15 assists on 20 field goals B-E C-G-B Evansville, 4 p.m. 40, 20-50 29, 14-49 The Chargers took on Pheas- and only turned the ball over FG% 68, 17-25 62, 8-13 ant Conference foe Clinton- seven times. They also played FT% Feb. 19 Rebounds 3334 Jan. 30 very good defense only allow- Fouls 1420 BBB, AB, at C-G-B, 6 Graceville-Beardsley in Brandon. ing 10 first half points,” said B-E Schedule Feb. 5 BBB, AB, at Rothsay, 6 p.m. Jr. Hi BBB vs Rothsay in Evansville, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 6 BBB, AB, vs Underwood, 6 p.m. GBB, ABC, vs New York Mills, 5 p.m. Jr. Hi BBB vs Parkers Prairie in Evansville Small Gym, 4 p.m. Feb. 9 BBB, ABC, at WCA, 6 p.m. Jr. Hi BBB vs WCA in Evansville, 4 p.m. Feb. 10 GBB, ABC, vs Battle p.m. Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser to fund the 2016 Close-Up trip to Washington, D.C. Thursday, Feb. 12 from 4-7 p.m. • Evansville Cafeteria Prior to the boy's basketball game with Parkers Prairie Free will donation The Record Thursday, February 5 , 2015, Page 8 Free tax preparation is available to eligible individuals Attention individuals of Grant, Traverse, Stevens, Pope and Douglas counties who earned up to $30,000 or families who earned up to $53,000 in 2014, you may be eligible for free tax preparation! Tax preparation services are provided by trained and certified volunteers who are current in tax laws, credits, refunds and software through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites. E-filing services can result in a refund as quick as 7-21 days that, if you choose, can be placed on a pre-paid debit card. Free tax preparation sites are located at three convenient locations now thru April 15, 2015: 1) Faith Lutheran Church at 108 W. 8th St., Morris on Mondays from 3- 9p.m, 2) Calvary Lutheran Church at 605 Douglas St., Alexandria on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m, and; 3) WCMCA main office at 411 Industrial Park Blvd., Elbow Lake Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Appointments are recommended; walk-ins will be served as scheduling allows. Call 1-(218)685-4486 or 1-(800)492-4805 to schedule an appointment. No small business or self-employment returns please. A major goal of the project is to assist people in accessing the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and other federal and state tax credits. Steve Nagle, Westrom awarded NFIB Guardian award The state’s largest small business group in terms of entities, the National Federation of Independent Business Minnesota, with 13,000 members statewide, today announced that State Senator Torrey Westrom (Elbow Lake) was awarded the prestigious NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award. NFIB gives out the award at both the federal and state level to recognize legislators who have been supportive of small business on critical issues. To receive the award legislators had to demonstrate a supportive voting record for small business during the 2013-14 sessions of the Minnesota legislature. Lawmakers in the Senate were scored on seven important votes for small business. Westrom made many votes that were critical for protecting small businesses, including opposing a dramatic $2.1 billion tax increase and then voting Foundation, Internal Revenue Service, Minnesota Department of Revenue, and West Central Initiative. In-kind support is provided by Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria and Faith Lutheran Church in Morris. WCMCA Mission Statement: “West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc., a resource agency, is dedicated to reducing the effects of poverty, helping people achieve self-sufficiency, and improving the quality of rural life.” Senator Torrey Westrom, left, shaking hands with Mike Hickey during awards presentation. for several bills to quickly repeal damaging parts of that legislation. He also opposed the creation of one of the nation’s worst health insurance Now and Then Excerpts from the Evansville Historical Foundation Archives Perhaps one of the lesser known Halls of Fame is the Strongs National Toy Hall of Fame. Toys are inducted based on popularity over a sustained period of time and its creativity. The on-line list has 55 toys or games deserving this honor. Here are a few: alphabet blocks, Crayola crayons, baby dolls, Barbie, Lincoln Logs, Tinker Toys, Jack-in the Box, Hot Wheels, Raggedy Ann and Andy. Tonka Trucks, teddy bears and View-Master. There is a small playroom in the Johnson Church House. I’m happy to say we have the above toys and several others on the list The public is invited to vote for their favorite toy or game. We have the Internet address if you are interested. 40 Years Ago-February 1975Mr. Darchuck, Evansville High School music director, issued a letter to band parents. He said, “In these hectic times it seems that no one ever has enough time to do what he’d like to do and do it well, Are you doing your part to see that your child is not always allowing instrument Executive Director, states,“The Earned Income Tax Credit is the largest federal anti-poverty program. The EITC puts funds directly into the hands of the working poor. This effort fits well into the WCMCA’s mission of helping families escape poverty. The efforts of the volunteers who make this happen is significant and deeply appreciated.” WCMCA’s free tax preparation program operates with funding from the Otto Bremer practice to come last on the list of priorities? Do you encourage and insist on home practice? I need your help to make full use of the great musical talent we have in our young people. We want to allow our students to get the full benefit of their band experience”. The Evansville C-team basketball players won the championship at the Osakis Invitational Tournament held the first week of February. Evansville defeated Long Prairie 28-20 in round one. In the semi-final game they defeated New London-Spicer scoring 39 points to their opponents 19. The final was a pressure-packed game with Osakis who were undefeated. When the fourth quarter buzzer rang, Evansville took the win 32-28. Stuart Hendrickson, Mike Nitz, Kent Nelson, James Meissner, Keith Olson, and Luke Propst were a few of the members of this C team coached by Dennis Freese. The Tiger wrestling team participated in an eight-team tournament on Feb. 1, and See GONE, page 10. exchanges that included a new 3.5 percent assessment on the premiums of small business. “Senator Westrom is a real friend of small business and we are happy to announce that he has earned the NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award,” said Mike Hickey, State Director. ENDE-NILSON GLFUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES Farmers Union Oil, Alexandria Serving you since 1955 Tire Service Center Featuring Made in the USA Tires B.F. Goodrich, Uniroyal, Michelan Together Ad - GN Evansville (2 column x 6 inches) CENEX CONVENIENCE STORE Two Great Locaitons! We Offer: Bait • Tackle • Ice• Pop Snacks • Groceries • Gas • Oil • All at One Stop! 1705 S. 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Ask for “Lane” or “Dewey” (320)763-6557 (320)763-6557or or(800)862-8936 (800)862-8936 (320)763-6557 or (800)862-8936 The Record Thursday, February 5 , 2015, Page 9 911 telephone communications will be down in Douglas County Feb. 11 Grants available for trap-shooting facilities 2014 ANNUAL REPORT West Central Initiative Trap-shooting facilities open to the public have until Monday, March 2, to apply for matching grants that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will make available to develop and enhance trap shooting ranges. “This statewide grant program will provide more opportunities for youth trap shooters, youth trap teams and adult shooters,” said Chuck Niska, DNR shooting range program coordinator. “We’d like to see as many applications submitted as possible.” A total of $1.7 million is available and will be divided between two grant categories: $700,000 is available for small grants from $2,500 to $25,000; and $1 million is available for grants above $25,000. There is no limit on the request amount for grants larger than $25,000. The grants require a match of 50 percent nonstate funds to be considered. “We look forward to helping trap clubs and other organizations put these dollars to good use,” Niska said. “Ideally, range work would be completed this spring, leading to more shooting opportunities around the state by next summer.” Grant application packets for both small and large grants are available online. Those selected for funding will be notified in March. Grant background The Minnesota Legislature last year authorized funding for matching grants to recreational shooting clubs for developing or rehabilitating trap shooting sports facilities for public use, with an emphasis on enhancing youth participation opportunities. Nearly $400,000 was awarded to 41 trap shooting facilities last year as part of the small trap range grants program that provided matching grants of up to $25,000. Development of the grants program follows a significant rise in youth trap shooting, especially by high school students who are part of a statewide league. Existing trap ranges sometimes struggle to meet demand. “We funded a lot of worthy projects from the first round of grants,” Niska said. “We look forward to high interest in this next round of funding.” Now is the time for people to sign up for a hunter education firearms safety class offered by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “Volunteer instructors from throughout the state are calling in right now to set up spring classes, so this is the time to get your son or daughter registered before the fall hunting seasons begin,” said Acting Capt. Jon Paurus, DNR hunter education coordinator. Anyone born after Dec. 31, 1979 must take a DNR safety training course and receive a certificate of completion before purchasing a license for big or small game. “Every year we have hopeful hunters who wait until the last minute to take a hunter safety class only to find out they have missed their opportunity to do so,” Paurus said. “The fall is when many of our volunteer instructors would like to be enjoying the outdoors as well, which means it can be more difficult to find a class.” Also, hunters frequently encounter problems when they hunt in states with more stringent hunter education requirements. For example, Colorado requires a hunter education certificate for anyone born after Jan. 1, 1949, and neighboring states such as North Dakota and Iowa have requirements for those born after 1961 and 1967. For a list of classes visit the safety/education Web page. Classes generally fill up quickly but check the listing often as more classes are being added daily. For more information, call 651-296-6157 or 888-6466367. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has announced that all 911 telephone communications in Douglas County will be down for approximately 10-30 minutes, on Feb. 11 sometime between the hours of 1 and 5 a.m. B-E Middle School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll Now is the time to find a firearms safety class West Central Initiative W Investing resources in our communities for regional success 2014 by the numbers, regionwide Straight A Honor Roll 6 Kobe Reiland 7 Kailee Klimek 7 Kerryn Lund 8 Christina Kuismi A Honor Roll 6 Anakin Bosek 6 Xavier Grussing 6 Brandon Johnson 6 Mikenna Pattrin 6 Korrie Randt 6 Dylan Wagner 7 Andrew Johnson 8 Madison Quinn 8 Christine Roers 8 Chandler Suchy B Honor Roll 6 Nathan Baumann 6 Kaylee Bitzan 6 Nolan Bitzan 6 Cade Carlson 6 Brian Lauthen 6 Kaleb Pikkaraine 6 Bailey Schaefer 6 Kyle Schaffran 6 London Suchy highlights est Central Initiative is a regional community foundation that serves nine counties in west central Minnesota: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse and Wilkin. We invest and help leverage resources in our communities for regional success; and success for us means thriving families, communities and businesses—it’s all interrelated! Locally, we administer the Brandon Community Fund, help businesses with loan financing and workforce training, and provide grant funding for such programs as the Douglas County Early Childhood Initiative. WCI introduced its Heart~Land Giving farmland donation program, which provides donor tax benefits, retains local farming and a county tax base, and produces revenue for charitable organizations. 99 PEOPLE GRADUATED from one of the WCI-supported leadership programs in our region. WCI received Minnesota Department of Transportation grants to help five communities develop Safe Routes to School plans. That will make a total of 13 plans in our area communities. WCI is part of a group of foundations working on disaster preparedness called PPREP (Philanthropic Preparedness, Resiliency and Emergency Partnership). for your faith in us, for your collaboration, and for your support. learn more online For complete lists of fiscal year 2014 grants, loans and donors go to: annualreport.wcif.org Visit us at: wcif.org f t WCI is named a Silver “Bike Friendly Business” by the League of American Bicyclists. A follow-up study shows WCI’s Workforce 2020 training program is still making a positive impact in our region in helping develop and retain a quality workforce. library.wcif.org 696 WORKERS TRAINED through Workforce 2020 training grant program. Thank you Read more stories about WCI and our region at blog.wcif.org WCI celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Minnesota Early Childhood Initiative (ECI), a statewide program that works to give our children the best possible start toward a healthy life of learning, achieving and succeeding. heartlandgiving.wcif.org 521 GRANTS approved, totaling $3,520,322. 126 DONORS contributed to the WCI Endowment in support of the entire region. 6 Taylor Walters 7 Tanner Bitzan 7 Emma Erickson 7 Samuel Fuller 7 Brea Koep 7 Kristen Kokett 7 Brittany Korkowski 7 Nick Lundeen 7 Sophia Martin 7 Madalynn Otto 7 Jesse Perleberg 7 Trevor Peterson 7 Marshall Riedel 7 Kathryn Tomoson 8 Elijah Anderson 8 Jade Dreger 8 Kylie Hanson 8 Holly Henneman 8 Gaven Jacobson 8 Sara Jacobson 8 Megan Lauthen 8 Marisa Lystrom 8 Cole Miller 8 Taylor Peterson 8 Kaitlyn Richardson WCI became a sponsor of the Minnesota Cup, a statewide competition to recognize new and innovative business ideas. 28 LOANS closed, totaling $1,965,198. 2,264 COMPONENT FUND DONORS gave $3,496,107 in support of communities and local causes. All 911 telephone communications include: Wire line, wireless (cell phone) and VoiP (internet) telephones. For any emergencies in Douglas County during this time call (320)-762-8151 WCI was a partner of a regional Nonprofit Essentials workshop on using storytelling to help share nonprofits’ mission and vision. The Bush Foundation invited WCI to become a partner for BushCONNECT, a regional networking event designed to build stronger and more meaningful connections. The Record, Thursday, February 5 , 2015, Page 10 Car wash It’s that time again! Clean your vehicle at the Evansville Car Wash! Open 7 days a week form 9-9. For rent Large 1 bedroom for rent - $475. All utilities paid including laundry, And extra storage. Available immediately. Call 320-760-0783 Farm for Sale Donald Byrne Estate: 199 Acre farm which includes 10 acre homestead. The property is located 1 mile south and 1 mile west of Millerville, MN off County Road 7. Call Rebecca Anderson at 320 846 0373 or Daniel Byrne at 320 808 3365 for more detailed information . All offers will be considered and will be viewed on February 7, 2015. Rebecca Anderson, Representative Personal 2-5 Hydraulic Cylinder Technician Day Shift Full Time Looking for a hard working person to replace retiring technician. Job entails disassembling of hydraulic cylinders, diagnosing problems, resealing and repairing, and reassembling. Will train to machine replacement parts. Applicants must be able to lift medium weight objects. Mid-States Hydraulic has a unique benefit program including profit sharing and full. insurance coverage. Pick up and drop off applications or resumes at our location, 1202 36th Ave. W., Alexandria, MN 56308 or email msh@wisperwireless. com. No Phone Calls! (320)762-8811 PAY DAY LOANS We Buy Gold - broken, chains, rings, dental gold and silver Meissner Construction New construction, remodels, additions, garages, decks, roofing, siding, windows. 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Notice of Informal Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative and Notice to Creditors Court File No.: 21-PR-15-99 To all interested persons and creditors: Notice is hereby given, that an application for informal probate of the above named decedent’s last will, dated September 4, 2013, and codicil (not applicable), has been filed with the Registrar herein and the application has been granted informally probating such will. Any objections may be filed in the above named Court, and the same will be heard by the Court upon notice of hearing fixed for such purpose. Notice is hereby further given that informal appointment of Janet L. Asmus, 45609 186th Street, Morris, Minnesota 56267, as personal representative of the estate of the above named decedent, has been made. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative and the personal representative is empowered to fully administer the estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of her letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate, unless objections thereto are filed with the Court (pursuant to Section 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: January 15, 2015 /s/Laree Robards Probate Registrar Brenda Velde Attorney for Personal Representative 1118 Broadway Alexandria, MN 56308 (320)763-6561 Attorney I.D. #131520 Publish Jan. 29; Feb. 5, 2015 WELDER Day Shift Full Time Looking for experienced welder to join our team at Mid-States Hydraulic. Attention to detail, print reading ability and a willing listener and eager learner. The position does not require a full day of welding, so applicants with machining and hydraulic knowledge will receive strongest consideration. Applicants must be able to lift medium weight objects. Mid-States Hydraulic has a unique benefit program including profit sharing and full insurance coverage. Pick up and drop off applications or resumes at our location, 1202 36th Ave. W., Alexandria, MN 56308 or e-mail msh@wisperwireless. com. No phone calls Legal notice STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DISTRICT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 21-PR-15-55 In Re: Estate of Kevin Lyle Eddy a/k/a Kevin L. Eddy a/k/a Kevin Eddy, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated November 26, 2014. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Janell A. Eddy, whose address is 4135 Utopia Drive Northwest, Garfield, MN 56332, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: January 9, 2015 /s/ Laree Robards Registrar /s/ Gloria A. Carlson Deputy Court Administrator Julie A. Haseman, #202356 Pemberton Law 203 22nd Avenue West Alexandria, MN 56308 (320)759.3143 (p)/(320)759.3144 (f) [email protected] (e) www.pemlaw.com (web) Our File No.: 2014-6079.333/cw Publish Jan. 29; Feb. 5, 2015 Artley flute for sale For sale: Artley silver flute in good condition with case. $200 or best offer. Call: (320)834-4924 to see. MEETING Continued from page 1 The best way to present the project to the community is to include all needs up front. Other districts with a bond referendum are paying it off over a 25-year period. Numbers can be run for the B-E district once the options are narrowed. The tax impact on agricultural land is determined by the taxable market value. If the value is less than $1.9 million the tax rate is .5 percent. If the value is more than $1.9 million the tax rate goes up to 1 percent. Comments at the meeting included Option 3 considered as inefficient for students and staff. Option 2A was termed a good option as it keeps the high school in Brandon which keeps the district’s sparsity funding and is the lowest cost of the 2-site options. There are a lot of unknowns for booth school and the communities if a one-site option is chosen. The discussion on option 1B included that it was less cost than any of the 2-site options, could save on some operational costs and could be less of a burden to taxpayers. Option 1A was deemed worthy of consideration because the choice is to spend around $20 million to keep facilities in each town or spend $30 million to build brand new facilities which could serve the district longer. There was a concern business owners in Evansville would have a hard time supporting a 1-site option outside of Evansville. It was brought up there will be a need to determine which is more important: choosing the right project or a project that can pass a referendum. At the meeting it was brought up many staff members support the current grade configuration of grades 4-8 in Evansville and pre–K-3 and 9-12 in Brandon or a pre-K-grade 5 in one town and grades 6-12 in the other. The taskforce will further define options 1A, 1B, 2A and 3. The next meeting of the taskforce is Feb. 5 in the Evansville Campus media center at 6:30 p.m. Taskmembers were given homework for the Feb. 5 meeting which included determining the advantages and disadvantages of options 1A, 1B, 2A and 3. Members were further tasked to gather information and insight from family, friends, neighbors and community members. Representatives from R.A. Morton and Wendel Architects will present revised plans and budget options at the meeting. GONE Continued from page 8 finished in 5th place. Placers were Jerry Jacobson, Greg Ellingson, Terry Ohren, Tom Juul, and Sam Hanson. In the match with Campbell-Tintah, Jerry Jacobson, Paul Barsness and Terry Ohren pinned their opponents. Other winners were Sam Hanson, Greg Ellingson and Tim Anderson. The Choir of Calvary Covenant Church presented a Midwinter Musicale with a special guest, Vibraharpist, Mrs. Jerry Larson of Minneapolis. Have you had a problem finding shoes that fit well? In 18th century Europe, a foot was the length of the reigning king’s foot, so there were 280 different shoe sizes. 70 Years Ago-February 1940-All school buses in the state were required to have “stop” signal arms. Elden Rowe, chief of the highway patrol, said drivers will be ticketed if their bus does not have the proper equipment. Immanuel and Our Savior’s Lutheran churches held a joint Ash Wednesday service on February 7th at Immanuel. Caroline Johnson was born in Norway on January 27, 1867. She came to America with her parents at the age of two. They farmed in Leaf Mountain Township, Otter Tail County, ten miles north of Evansville. In 1905 the family moved into town. She married John Emil Johnson in 1894. They had 12 children who were all present at her funeral on January 21. See GONE, page 11. The Record, Thursday, February 5 , 2015, Page 11 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 “Insurance Of All Kinds” 105 1st. Ave. NE P.O. Box 1060 Elbow Lake, MN 56531 PROFESSIONAL Deere Run Estates DIRECTORY Townhomes New to the city of Brandon MEDICAL For Sale: One level 1417 sq ft, 2 bdrm with WIC, 2 ELEAH MEDICAL CENTER Elbow Lake Campus bath &218.685.4461 den, finished DBL garage, association living or 888.818.4467 - 930 1st Street NE EVANSVILLE MEDICAL CLINIC • 218-948-2040 with lawn care, 24-Hour snow removal andRoom garbage. Starting Emergency Reeve, Physician Asst. Monday ........... Monday 1:30-5 - Fridayp.m. - 8:00 a.m.Heather to 5:00 p.m. at $189,900Saturday with assesments paid, contact Brian at - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (320) 491-1592 for information. 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HASEMAN 423 NOKOMIS - ALEXANDRIA Attorney at Law Tillitt McCarten Johnson & Haseman Ltd 801 Broadway, Alexandria (320)762-8171 The Road To Hope By Mick Murphy Pastor, Calvary Covenant Church, Evansville I was reading an essay on things quiet, friendly and under preaching the other day by control. Barbara Brown Taylor, one of But if a pastor is going to my favorite preachers ever. And preach the word of God faithhere’s what she said: if, when fully and truthfully present what your pastor has just finished a the Lord has laid out, well, nice sermon, you find yourself think- just gets in the way. The prophet ing, “My, our pastor is nice,” IN Amos, a farmer LAKE who lived sevFARMERS AGENCY ELBOW that pastor probably isn’t doing eral miles out of Jerusalem, was CAN INSURANCE her or hisMEET job. NiceYOUR has a place happy with hisNEEDS! flocks and his in the ministry, I suppose. The sycamore trees. But God pulled Call Insurance Agents pastor wants to be nice when him into a prophetic ministry Tom The Estrem Dennis Stock she is visiting sick people. withorsome pretty hard preaching pastor wants to be nice when he to it: “Here this word, you cows (218)685-6880 is meeting visitors. Nice keeps of Bashan on Mt. Samaria, you FAX: (218)685-6882 A few words from...“Insurance Of All Kinds” Ed Borchardt, FAX: (218)685-6882 105 1st. Ave. NE P.O. Box 1060 Elbow Lake, MN 56531 Minister, Trinity Lutheran Church Millerville Township Deere Run Estates Townhomes Lights available the recliner with my face soakNew to the city of Brandon I was catching a radio pro- ing up the sun. I felt refreshed gramSale: in which individuals ready to watch a football For Onetwo level 1417 sq ft,and2 bdrm with WIC, 2 were discussing the need for game. The same is true when bath & den, finished DBL garage, association sun light. Winter becomes long. we are in the lightliving of God’s with lawn snow removal and garbage. Sunrise andcare, sunset are now be- Word and in theStarting company of to lengthen. However, others hearing, Brian reading, atginning $189,900 with assesments paid, contact at and the skies have been overcast sharing God’s Word which is (320) 491-1592 for information. and cloudy. The experts were the Light or truth. recommending setting up special lamps in your house which put out a certain element needed ALEXANDRIA for mood and care. I took advantageAPPLIANCE of the sunshine Sunday afternoon took my nap in Salesand & Service “The light is among you for a little while longer.” John 12.35 “Honey turn off the light I can’t sleep.” Brought to you by, Trinity Letter to the editor * APPLIANCES • SINCE 1898* • Jenn-Air • Maytag • Magic Chef • G.E. • Hotpoint •WCI Amana •Thanks New & Used Our Region’s “Local Heroes” West Central Initiative is a public foundation that works to strengthen the economy of west central Minnesota—including Douglas County—and the best way we know how is to provide resources that help families, businesses and communities thrive. You can (320)763-6583 read about them in our annual 423 NOKOMIS - ALEXANDRIA report: annualreport.wcif.org. But WCI board and staff also want to make sure we recognize the heroes of our foundation’s success stories: the people and communities that make use of these resources. They are the local business owners who start up and expand in our region, and who offer quality training to their workers so they can increase skills and earn livable wages. They are the communi- ties who decide they aren’t going to mourn the lack of leaders, they are going to “grow their own” by offering leadership development programs. They are the residents, educators and care providers who work tirelessly to make sure our youngest children have the education and quality care they need to succeed in school and in life. Our heroes are also the citizens and organizations who tackle the needs in their communities by setting up funds with WCI to utilize local dollars for ongoing charitable use. To all our local heroes we say “thank you” for working so hard to make west central Minnesota such a great place to live and to work. Jessica Boyer, WCI Board of Directors, Douglas County Find out how affordable advertising is in The Record. Put this space to work for you at an affordable cost. Discounts available (320)834-4924 women who oppress the poor and crush the needy and say to your husbands, ‘Bring us some drinks!’ The Sovereign Lord has sworn by his holiness, ‘The time will surely come when you will be taken away with hooks…” That’s preaching what God says but the women probably didn’t like it. It just wasn’t nice. Or consider Paul who tells us, through the church in Rome, that we are never to take revenge against someone who harmed us but to overcome evil with good. Well, those words make us feel bad when we want to stomp our enemies into the ground and making us feel bad isn’t nice. Or Jesus when he slams people with a very, very tough stand on divorce; divorce is acceptable only when adultery is in the air. For those whom have gotten quickly divorced because it just didn’t work out, well, for Jesus to talk like that isn’t nice. The problem is that the Church has tried to tame the word into a heavenly instruction manual: do the following and you will have a happy life. But the Bible is God’s word in a real world filled with bumps and darkness and sinners who try to negotiate bumps and darkness with their own lights. What the church needs is the pastor who will charge into the darkness, tell us we’re idiots for trying to go it alone and then flip open the word of God becomes a light for our feet and a lamp for our path. “Hey, she called us idiots! That’s not nice.” “Yeah, but she’s got us on the path and is getting us home. And isn’t that what counts?” GONE Continued from page 10 Mrs. Olaus Johnson died on January 23 at her home in Brandon. Ella Jeanette Lea was born July 19, 1898, at New Richland. She married Olaus when he returned from World War I in 1919. They lived south of town. Her funeral was held at the home and at St. Petri Church with five of their seven children in attendance Our editor reminded farmers of the hazards when equipment is not in good repair. He wrote,”In spite of safety devices, machinery is still the cause of most farm accidents. Haste and carelessness, such as using makeshift repairs, taking chances and using machinery without guards invites trouble. Take inventory now before the spring planting season.” The older hazard of animal like vicious bulls and kicking horses, ranked second on the hazard scale. Buy, sell or find with The Record Classifieds Call (320)834-4924 The Record, Thursday, February 5 , 2015, Page 12 Evansville City Council to meet The Evansville City Council will meet for its regular meeting Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. in the council chambers. Agenda items include the city’s water tower, fire department equipment and a personnel handbook. The meeting items will also include the fire department budget, fire department officers and a lease with the BrandonEvansville School District. Other agenda items include the Hustad property, structure permits and an office report. A maintenance supervisor’s report, any corresponence, old or other business and approving the February bills and authorizing payment will also be on the agenda. The agenda items were scheduled as of Feb. 2 and are subject to change. CAST OF PLAY Members of the Brandon-Evansville Draw Club performed the play “A Deep Poetic Journey into Something” for audiences recently. Members of the cast included, on the floor Daykota Blowers. On the couch, left to right: Kathryn Tomoson, Taylor Morgan and Emma Nelson. In the back are, Alex Zabroski, Elizabeth Schiele, Zach Blowers, Brittney Bloom, Brittany Koep, Kenny Shores, Advisor Dan Olson and Saffron Fletcher. Check out the Record classifieds. You never know what you’ll find. 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