Coffee Days Schedule. Brandon, Evansville Santa Days Dec. 8. Free FREE. Record mailed one day later

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1 Record The West Douglas County Pick up a free Record at the following locations: Brandon: Knotty Pine, JC s, Joe s Gas & Deli, Scoop and Grind Evansville: Hiway Amoco, Lon s, First Security Bank, Evansville Hardware Millerville: Liquor Store, Creamery Garfield: Cenex Alexandria: Elden s Fresh Foods, Pizza Ranch, Cub Foods, Burger King South, China Buffet Postal Patron PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID BRANDON, MN PERMIT No. 4 Delivered free each week in Brandon, Evansville, Garfield, Millerville, and Alexandria wdrecord@gctel.com 2018 No. 49 For advertising rates and information call (320) P.O. Box 86, Brandon, MN Thursday, December 6, 2018 Free! Take One FREE CE RINK IS READY he cold weather of late has allowed the ice rink at Lions Park in Brandon to be flooded and ready for skaters. The rink ill be maintained to keep it free of snow as the winter progresses. The rules for use are posted at the rink. Brandon, Evansville Santa Days Dec. 8 Brandon Santa Day in Brandon will be held Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Brandon Auditorium. Santa will be on hand for those that want a photo with him. There will also be a bake sale put on by the Chippewa Church Youth. Other activities include cookie decorating and a Santa Store for children. There will be drawings throughout the event for children, must be present to win. Santa Day is sponsored by the Brandon Community Club. This year there will be a lighted Christmas parade in Evansville Dec. 7 - First Security Bank, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec City of Evansville, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec Master Builders, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec Evansville Sports & Lawn, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec Hiway Amoco, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec Soderholm Insurance, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec Evansville Care Campus, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec He, Me, We, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec Evansville Hardware, 9 a.m.-noon. Brandon Dec. 6 - Brandon History Brandon. It will take place Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. also sponsored by the Brandon Community Club. The parade will start at the Lions Park, go to Front Street, turn on Holmes Ave. and end at the Brandon Auditorium with cider and cocoa served. To enter a float in the parade call or text Kate at (320) The community club is also hosting a lighting contest sponsored by Otter Tail Power. Judging will be Dec. 17. Lights should be on at dark in order to be judged. If you want your display judged to: brandoncommunityclub@hotmail. com. Prizes are $100 for first Coffee Days Schedule Center, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 7 - Joe s Gas & Deli, 2-4 p.m. Dec. 8 - Santa Day at Brandon Auditorium, 10 a.m.-noon. Come visit with Santa, bake sale, cookies, coffee and juice, Santa Store. Dec. 8 - Brandon Liquor Store, 5-8 p.m., drink specials, door prizes, appetizers Dec Scoop N Grind, 9-11 a.m. Dec Gardonville and Brandon Communications, 1-4 p.m. Dec Hilltop Lumber, 2-4 p.m. Dec City of Brandon, 1:30-4 p.m. place; $50 for second; and $25 for third. Evansville The Evansville Santa Day will be Dec. 8 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Evansville West Gym. You can visit with Santa, do the gift walk and there will also be face painting, a photo booth, bounce house, bell performances, games, refreshments, soup, chili and nachos. The event is sponsored by the Evansville Community Club and Thrivent Financial Action Teams. This is a free-will offering event. Dec Thrivent Financial, Carol Juul, 9-11 a.m. Dec JC s Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec Lighted Christmas Parade, 6 p.m. Cider and cocoa at Auditorium after parade. Dec Moe-Urness-Lund & Scott s Repair at Moe- Urness-Lund office, 1-4 p.m. Dec Etc. Signs, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Dec Brandon Assisted Living, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Dec Lakes Area Insurance, 1-4 p.m. Adult Brandon Bucks and Christmas Lighting contest winners announced at 3:30 p.m. Judging for lighting contest will be Dec. 17. Evansville Council meeting is Dec. 10 The Evanvsille City Council will meet for its regular meeting Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. in the council chambers. The meeting will be paused for the city s Truth In Taxation hearing on the proposed 2019 budget and levy. After resuming the meeting the council will take up the 2019 budget and levy for discussion and action. A resolution concerning approval of donations will be taken up by the council as part of the agenda. Wages for city employees is also on agenda as is notice of the city s coffee and cookie day Dec. 12. An engineering agreement with Apex Engineering Group is on the agenda as is fund transfers. A resolution on a polling place will be discussed as part of the meeting and the council will also discuss League of Minnesota Cities training for council members. Time for any guest comments or concerns will be allowed as part of the agenda. The council at the meeting will also hear an office report, maintenance supervisor s report and take up any structure permits which may have come into the city office since the council s last meeting. The agenda items were scheduled as of Dec. 3 and are subject to change. Douglas County Sheriff s Blotter Nov. 28 Alexandria - Severe abdominal pain. Alexandria - Male, feels like passing out. Miltona - Person one texted son: Wish I was dead - sorry for my mistakes, then they were on the phone she stated she was going to leave work and kill herself. There are guns at home and his dad is See BLOTTER, page 5 Record mailed one day later Because a National Day of Mourning was declared for Dec. 5 for President George H.W. Bush, the post office was closed causing The Record to be in the mail one day late this week. WHAT S INSIDE ICE SAFETY Anglers in Minnesota have begun making their first forays onto hard water, but ice conditions statewide and even on the same body of water remain extremely variable...page 2. NOW AND THEN The Legion sponsored games event last Saturday at the school was a huge success with well over 200 people playing. The American Legion is donating $100 to the organ fund for the Crestview Manor Nursing Home in Evansville...Page 3. EAC The First Friday Concert at the Evansville Art Center will take place Dec. 7...Page 3. BOY CAGERS The Brandon-Evansville boys basketball team opened the season with a win...page 6. GIRL CAGERS The Brandon-Evansville girls basketball team split its first two contest of the year... Page 7. CAMPUS NEWS Find out what s been happening at the Evansville Care Campus...Page 8. Free Take One

2 Growing Green with Extension Educator Robin Trott Not Too Late to Put Mulch Down This fall has certainly been anything but normal, with November s temperatures thus far being well below average, and Old Man Winter looming on the heels of an overly warm summer. Putting down an insulating layer of mulch on your perennials and strawberries will give them the protection they need. It is important that the protec- Caution urged before going out on ice Anglers in Minnesota have begun making their first forays onto hard water, but ice conditions statewide and even on the same body of water remain extremely variable. Safety officials with the Department of Natural Resources remind people to stay off the ice until there s at least 4 inches of new, clear ice. And they should be vigilant about safety and check conditions at least every 150 feet whenever they re on the ice. No fish is worth the risk of going through thin ice, said DNR conservation officer Adam Block. At this point, it is going to take several consecutive days of below-freezing temperatures before enough solid ice has formed to support foot traffic, and even longer before ATVs and snowmobiles should be on the ice. Every year, unexpected falls through newly formed ice lead to tragedy. Of the six ice fatalities in 2017, five occurred during the early ice season of late November and early December. In addition to checking conditions locally and being prepared with an ice safety kit, anyone recreating on hard water should wear a life jacket, Block said. It s the one piece of equipment that increases your odds of not drowning from cold water shock, hypothermia or exhaustion should you fall through the ice. Last winter, all of the fatalities occurred while the victim was on an ATV or snowmobile. The extra weight of an ATV (especially the popular side-by-side styles) and snowmobile needs to be considered when calculating how much ice is needed to support the machines, gear and passengers. Open-water danger In addition to early ice, there are water bodies that still have open water accessible to lateseason anglers, boaters and paddlers. Air temperatures might be relatively mild, but don t let See ICE, page 3 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORE- CLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: JULY 25, 2007 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $78, MORTGAGOR(S): KEITH A. GAR- RETT, A SINGLE PERSON MORTGAGEE: LOWRY STATE BANK DATE AND PLACE OF RECORD- ING: JULY 26, 2007 OFFICE OF THE DOUGLAS COUN- TY RECORDER, MINNESOTA DOCUMENT NUMBER: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots Thirteen (13) and Twenty (20), Block One (1), Rolling Oak Shores. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY LOCATED: DOUGLAS AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $76, THAT prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: JANU- ARY 17, 2019, 10:00 A.M. PLACE OF SALE: THE NORTH DOOR OF THE DOUGLAS COUN- TY LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER 216 7TH AVENUE WEST ALEXANDRIA, MINNESOTA to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney s fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section or the property is not redeemed under section or the time for redemption is not reduced by judicial order, is 11:59 p.m. on July 17, If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m. AT THE TIME OF THE COMMENCE- MENT OF SAID MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS, SAID LANDS WERE NOT AGRI- CULTURAL LANDS AS DEFINED BY THE MINNESOTA OMNIBUS FARM ACT, LAWS OF 1986, CHAP- TER 398. The Record,Thursday, December 6, 2018, Page 2 Legal notice tive layer of mulch not be put down too soon. Wait until the ground begins to freeze to add the extra layer of mulch. It is recommended that the mulch be put down prior to the first heavy snow but that can present a problem here in Minnesota. We have all seen heavy snows early in the season come before the ground has frozen to only melt away and leave barren ground. In general your perennials will appreciate the extra protection. A good layer of mulch will help keep the soil temperatures from freezing and thawing which will cause damage to the plants. The freezing and thawing will cause heaving of the plant s crown which may kill your plants. The mulch is not there to prevent the plant from freezing, after all this is Minnesota and our winter temperatures certainly dip well below freezing. Do not remove the mulch too early in the spring as it is important for the soil to gradually warm. In spring, monitor the soil temperatures and growth of the plants; simply remove once the plants begin to show signs of growth. Mulch can consist of shredded leaves, pine needles, hay or straw. Keep in mind this THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAG- OR, THE MORTGAGOR S PER- SONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION , DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICUL- TURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. THE RIGHT TO VERIFICA- TION OF THE DEBT AND IDEN- TITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS OFFICE IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THIS NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT AND DOES NOT IMPLY THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT MONEY FROM ANY- ONE WHO HAS DISCHARGED THE DEBT UNDER THE BANKRUPTCY LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES. Mortgagors released from financial obligations on mortgage: None. Pursuant to Minn. Stat , the party foreclosing the Mortgage provides the following information, to the best of its knowledge: (1) Physical Street Address, City and Zip Code of Mortgaged Premises: xxxx Solitude Court Alexandria, (2) Transaction Agent, Residential Mortgage Servicer, Lender or Broker: Lowry State Bank (3) Tax Parcel Identification Number of Mortgaged Premises: (4) Transaction Agent s Mortgage Identification Number, If Stated On Mortgage: (5) Name of Mortgage Originator, If Stated on Mortgage: Lowry State Bank Dated: November 7, LOWRY STATE BANK By /s/ Scott T. Johnston Scott T. Johnston Attorney Reg. No Attorney for Mortgagee THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFT- ED BY: JOHNSTON LAW OFFICE, P.A. SCOTT T. JOHNSTON, ATTORNEY AT LAW Easton Place, nd Avenue East #101 PO Box 1218 Alexandria MN Publish Nov. 22, 29; Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018 Legal notice may encourage mice or other rodents to harbor and feed on the stems of the plant but in general perennials are not impacted. Typically 6-8 inches of mulch can be applied for that extra insulation. Another popular garden plant that should be mulched is your strawberries. If you haven t already done so, and now that the strawberry plants have had a chance to acclimate to the cool temperatures, apply a protective layer of mulch. Clean, weed-free straw is the preferred mulch material for strawberries. This can be oats, wheat or even soybean straw; cornstalks are another possibility but may be a bit more difficult to work with. Simply apply 4-6 inches of material. It is not recommended to use leaves because they may mat and create areas where moisture and air is trapped and create ice. Do your plants a favor by giving them the needed protective mulch layer this fall. As a reminder don t forget to monitor them in the spring and remove it at the appropriate time. Too early could lead to heaving or damaging freezing temperatures, too late could lead to mold or leggy, weak growth. ********** I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says, Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again. ~ Lewis Carroll, Alice s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass ********** Robin Trott is a Horticulture Educator with University of Minnesota Extension. Source: Robin Trott, University of Minnesota Extension, (320) , trot0053@ umn.edu NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AF- FECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 28, 2006 MORTGAGOR: Jeffrey L. Peterson and Mary A. Peterson, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded August 3, 2006 Douglas County Recorder, Document No. A ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: LoanCare, LLC. Dated June 19, 2017 Recorded June 22, 2017, as Document No TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORT- GAGE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: LoanCare, LLC MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4375 Cottontail Lane NW, Alexandria, MN TAX PARCEL I.D. #: LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 1, Block 1, Idaway Acres, Douglas County, Minnesota. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Douglas ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $170, AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, IN- CLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $171, That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January 3, 2019 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Lobby of Sheriff s Office, 216 Seventh Ave. W., Alexandria, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section or the property is not redeemed under section is 11:59 p.m. on July 3, 2019, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs or MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORT- GAGE: None THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UN- DER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION , DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABAN- DONED. Dated: October 29, 2018 LoanCare, LLC Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN (952) FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Document version 1.1 December 11, 2013 Publish Nov. 8, 15, 22, 29; Dec. 6, 13, 2018

3 Now and Then Excerpts from the Evansville Historical Foundation Archives 50 Years Ago: The Legion sponsored games event last Saturday at the school was a huge success with well over 200 people playing. The American Legion is donating $100 to the organ fund for the Crestview Manor Nursing Home in Evansville. Fourteen names were drawn last Saturday afternoon for five turkeys. The turkeys went home with John Holmgren, Jennie Anderson, Carl Kastet, Esther Aanenson and Roger Bukkila. Winner of the boy s prize was Mitchell Patrick and the girl winner was Kristi Koplin. Open House at Ona Ann s Floral on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 2 to 5 PM. Featuring Christmas centerpieces, wreaths, flocked trees, roping and poinsettias. Serving coffee and homemade Xmas goodies. Come in and browse, and be sure to register for free plant. 25 Years Ago: Happy Holidays Celebrate Christmas in Evansville! Remember to stop for coffee and cookies at these Evansville Businesses: Friday, December 10 - Nelson s Store, Thursday, December 16 Gardonville Telephone at Tammy s Bakery, Friday December 17 Farmers State Bank. Crestview Manor News: Crestview s top bowlers for November include Connie Anderson, Arlene Just and Aldrich Carlson. Thursday morning we enjoyed a slide presentation by Faith Lutheran Circle group. Ginny Nelson led us in a number of Christmas Carols. A special thanks to the man who stopped on the highway by Faith Lutheran Sunday November 28th and caught my dog for me. The dog would have been run over. Thanks again! Verna Olstad 77 Years Ago: Village Election 70 voters. 40 names registered by voters for different offices. Only one name on ballot C.E. Elmer, for filed for re-election as trustee. Elected to serve were: President, Wm. Meissner, 2-year term; Trustee, C.E. Elmer, 3-year term; Justice of the Peace, Christ Nelson, 2-year term; Constable, Guy Bishop, 2-year term. Garden Club Contest by Progressive Garden Club. To sponsor a home decorating contest. Prizes will be $1.00, 75 cents, and 50 cents. Evansville Movie Sound Movies at Village Hall, Saturday December 6th at 7:30 P.M. Adults, 22 cents, children, 11 cents. Wide Open Spaces with Joe E. Brown, Lydia Roberts, Alison Shepworth, and Jane Wyman. Also, comics. inal First Friday Concert of 2018 ith Paul Imholte will be Dec. 7 If it has strings, Paul Imholte probably plays it. Known as a folk musician and stringman he plays nearly a dozen instruments. Paul will present a concert of traditional, original, and holiday music at the Evansville Art Center on Friday, December 7 at 7 p.m. Paul s featured instrument is the hammered dulcimer. The hammered dulcimer is a trapezoid shaped instrument that is struck with light hammers and is a forerunner of the modern piano. Along with the hammered dulcimer, he sings and plays fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo, autoharp, cello, mountain dulcimer and jaw harp. His repertoire contains traditional American ballads, Celtic fiddle music, light classical instramentals, seasonal carols, and original music. Paul sings songs about the Lock up more sales by advertising in The Record (320) Midwest: about farms, small towns, and the people that make their living on the land. This concert will appeal to the whole family. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Bring a treat to share if you like. Coffee, spiced cider and lemonade provided. This is a free concert. Donations accepted. Trumm Drug ELBOW LAKE PHONE TOLL FREE The Record,Thursday, December 6, 2018, Page 3 ICE Continued from page 2 that deceive you, said Lisa Dugan, DNR recreation safety outreach coordinator. Water temperatures are dangerously cold across the entire state, which means it s more important than ever to wear that life jacket. A fall into extremely cold water can incapacitate you within seconds. State statistics show one-third of boating fatalities typically occur during the cold water season. Of the 14 reported boating fatalities in 2018, all victims were male and all but one was found without a life jacket. This is a troubling trend one that will only be reversed if boaters in that high-risk demographic choose to put safety first by wearing their life jacket, Dugan said. General ice safety guidelines No ice can ever be considered safe ice, but following these guidelines can help minimize the risk: Always wear a life jacket or float coat on the ice (except when in a vehicle). Carry ice picks, rope, an ice chisel and tape measure. Check ice thickness at regular intervals; conditions can change quickly. Bring a cell phone or personal locator beacon. Don t go out alone; let someone know about trip plans and expected return time. Before heading out, inquire about conditions and known hazards with local experts. The minimum ice thickness guidelines for new, clear ice are: Brandon Community Club Santa Day Saturday, Dec a.m.-noon Brandon Auditorium Get your photo with Santa Chippewa Church Youth Bake Sale Cookie Decorating Santa Store for Children 4 inches for ice fishing or other activities on foot. 5-7 inches for a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle inches for a car or small pickup inches for a medium truck. Double these minimums for white or snow-covered ice. For more information, visit mndnr.gov/icesafety and mndnr.gov/boatingsafety. Buy, sell or find with The Record Classifieds For more information call (320) Come join the fun! Open Mic Music Friday, Dec. 14 Brandon Community Center Set up 6:30 p.m., Music at 6:45 p.m. Any age, skill level or style of music is welcome. If you have never performed in front of a live audience and would like to give it a try, this is the place to be. We are committed to local music and we ll throw all our moral support your way. Musicians, Singers and Listeners invited! 105 Holmes Ave., in alley behind Fire Hall Hosted by Mark & Peggy Weise For info call (320) or (320)

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5 lippings into the streets. They ill plug the storm sewer. eminder to all Evansville City esidents that dogs cannot be runing at large and must be on a eash. HE RECORD has a drop box at iway Amoco in Evansville. It is ocated next to the free Records. f you leave something in the box lease try to call us to let us know t (320) or to: drecord@gctel.com. HE EVANSVILLE LIONS LUB MEETINGS are the third onday of the month at the Soderolm Insurance, 7 p.m. New memers welcome. HE EVANSVILLE AREA PORTSMEN CLUB meets at he Evansville Hardware Store in vansville the first Tuesday of the onth at 7 p.m. HE EVANSVILLE TOWNSHIP OARD meets the third Wednesay of each month at Jeanine enneman s at 7 p.m. January, ebruary, March, April and Deember; at 8 p.m. all other months HE MILLERVILLE TOWN- HIP regular meetings are held the econd Thursday of each month at :30 p.m. in the Millerville Fire all. HE BRANDON TOWNSHIP olds its monthly meetings on the rd Monday of every month at 7.m. at the Brandon Community enter. The exceptions are that in anuary and February, the monthly eetings are held on the 3rd Tuesay due to legal holidays. HE URNESS TOWNBOARD eets the second Tuesday of each onth at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall. REA MEETINGS: Evansville ity Council, second Monday, 7.m.; Brandon City Council, first onday, 6:30 p.m.; Brandonvansville School Board, third onday at Evansville Senior enter, 6 p.m. January, February, arch, November, December; all ther months 7 p.m. BLOTTER Continued from page 1 home, he is unaware of this but he will call him. Alex PD made contact with person at work. Alexandria - FedEx dropped off a box at her residence. A white pickup was following FedEx truck. After the FedEx Truck left the white pickup pulled into her yard and a man got out of the pick up. He saw complainant and got back in the pickup and drove away fast. This happened at 8:42 a.m. Truck description: Minnesota deer habitat plate, white GMC, extended cab, heavy duty truck, newer model. Male description: big build, brown Carhart coat, dark color baseball cap, possibly black. Checked the area. Alexandria - Complainant was told there was a red Pontiac car sitting on the side of the road with its flashers on. Deer permission permit issued to complainant. Vehicle will be removed form the roadway soon. Alexandria - Manager reports smell of marijuana from apartment. Confiscated several glass pipes, grinder and small baggie of marijuana. Hoffman - Strong smell of gas in area. Smell is not natural gas. Alexandria - Semi jackknifed eastbound ramp at mile marker 100. Unknown injuries. Miltona - Requesting a deputy can come to her house and speak to her about people that are harassing The Record, Thursday, December 6, 2018, Page 5 ALEX POWER EQUIPMENT th Ave. W., Alexandria, MN (320) her. Party transported to Alomere form mental health evaluation. Alexandria - 81-year-old male, possible stroke. Alexandria - Deputy came upon a vehicle in the ditch. No damage. Pulling it out. Alexandria - Complainant was in Alex PD lobby concerned that her husband and his mother are enroute to take their child. Complainant advised to call law enforcement if they try. He is not to take the child. She is now in DCSO lobby. Parties are married but separated. Both parties advised to seek court orders for custody. Alexandria - Semi is blacked out down by the access. Semi driver pulled into the access to give his friend a cat. Alexandria - Assault report from 2:30 p.m. Osakis - Vehicle in the ditch. Person one lost control of vehicle on snow packed road after avoiding to hit deer on curve. Vehicle went down and struck tree. Driver not injured. Alexandria - 71-year-old male passed out and is incoherent. Osakis - Out with person walking. Lives near intersection, was just checking out the flashing lights from previous call with vehicle in ditch. Alexandria - Complainant wants to talk to someone about an abusive relationship. Complainant is trying to get out of lease in Pope County. Other tenants in apartment not willing to sign her off lease. Advised to speak with landlord and lawyer for options to contact Pope County SO for assistance. Explained HRO/ OFP process as well. Kensington - No answer calling back, history of domestics. Calling back, son is tearing up the house. Person one dumped the complainant s beer down the sink making the complainant upset. All parties refused to leave for the night so they were advised to leave each other alone for the night. Garfield - Someone gave him a credit card to haul a car back from San Antonio and the card belonged to someone else. No transaction was made. Will follow up with card holder. Nov. 29 Kensington - Domestic with head injury. Brandon - Traffic stop, verbal warning. Alexandria - Truck on fire. Alexandria - Checked on vehicle with hazards, ran out of gas and had someone coming. Alexandria - Driving complaint. White BMW, no plates, leaves location every morning at very high rate of speed at approximately 7 a.m. Alexandria - Assisted Alex PD with child about threats. Alexandria - Black Avalanche with flex running from tail pipe to car and truck running. Alexandria - Took a call for a vehicle down in the ditch. Driver arrested for third degree DWI,.28 test. Alexandria - Someone muffled on phone. After several callbacks, alexpowerequipment.com sounds like a child. Child was playing with the phone. His mother was contacted and made aware of the calls. Alexandria - Verbal warning, equipment violation. Alexandria - Occupants were taking a break from arguing with girlfriends. They moved on. Nov. 30 Garfield - Verbal warning, headlight out. Alexandria - Stopped vehicle for weaving and expired registration, DWI arrest. Alexandria - Man fell, unconscious, unsure if breathing. County units assisted at medical. Brandon - Female needs lift assist, is not hurt. Alexandria - Sometime in the middle of the night someone was in his and his neighbor s yard. He has footprints and dog prints that walked up to his house and fish houses, then over to a neighbor s. Would like a deputy to stop. Suspicious foot tracks in the area. Alexandria hang up. Attempted call back two times. No answer. All okay per employees. They have a new phone system requiring out going calls to use 9-1#. Osakis - On the side of the road on C.R. 82, flashers on. Unoccupied truck with hazard lights on. Not a hazard at this time. Parkers Prairie - Out with a vehicle at storage shed. Citation for no driver s license. Alexandria - Reporting a couple of vehicles in the area. Alexandria - Received welfare fraud TIP. Alexandria - Would like to meet deputy at 5 p.m. at impound lot to get items out of his vehicle. Vehicle is on hold. Gathered a few items but may need to come back later to get more. Osakis - Passed the bus between the bus and the child. Two vehicles drove through stop arm. Alexandria - Earlier complainant saw a SUV with a trailer parked at a house for sale across the road. There was some pounding and flashlights being used. Looked like a patio door in the trailer when they left 15 minutes ago. Complainant concerned as there have been break-ins on Lake Ida. Spoke with person one who said he and person two are going through a divorce and losing the house at above address in a contract for deed. Advised it was his ex at the house getting property. Advised person one this was a civil matter and would need to be settled via an attorney. Waiting for call back from person two. Kensington - Ex did not show up for child drop off. Person two was running behind. Child exchange in five minutes. Complainant will call back if that is not the case. Brandon - Motor assist/stall. Sled tracks to Aldrich Lake. Parties are ice fishing. Vehicle is not a hazard. Kensington - 4-wheeler through the ice, people out on ice. Dec. 1 Carlos - Lights at the rail road crossing are flashing but no train DOUGLAS COUNTY REPAIR Brandon Hauling Available Specializing in I-H Tractor Repair since 1981 This Space Available Call The Record (320) for price information in sight. Contacted CF railway. Brandon - Bales in the roadway. Bales were picked up. Advised to strap them down. Lake Ida - Male took children spearing on Lake Ida. Left at 7 a.m. and wife hasn t heard from him since. In a spear house. Driving a white 4-door Ford truck. Complainant called back. Male/ children returned home safe. Carlos - Vehicle parked partly in roadway. Parking violation warning. Owner arrived and moved vehicle while still on scene. Osakis - Caller said money has been stolen out of the house and there are two ipads missing. Caller said there are no signs of forced entry. Alexandria - Two-vehicle accident, air bags deployed and unknown extent of injury. Nelson - Sometime this week someone broke into his father s house. No one is living there currently. Several items are missing. C.R Caller said that her husband lost his fishing sled, The funeral home in charge of arrangements his fishing sled, fish house, ice auger and all of his fishing gear out of the back of his truck while traveling from Evansville to work at Standard Iron in Alexandria. Route taken was C.R. 82 to Brandon then to I-94 to his work. Hwy Intercept with Parkers ambulance, unresponsive female. Lake Reno - Caller reported seeing about 3-4 people with flashlights at the public access and what appeared to be a person lying on the ground below them. Nobody around at either access except a CO. Alexandria - Caller requested a PBT test per Douglas County Probations, in the sheriff s office lobby. Dec. 2 Alexandria - Driver arrested for suspicion of DWI. Tested.07, given a ride home. Garfield - Caller believe that his checkbook was stolen within the last two weeks and thinks he knows who it is. Complainant wanted to report some information at this time. Complainant advised he will contact with more information. Nelson - Stereo and tools were taken out of his truck last night. Osakis - Stopped for speed, issued warning. Kensington - Male with severe dementia is very weak. Lake Geneva - Complainant s ATV went through the ice. Fish house is partially submerged. A third of the way across the lake from the north access. Miltona - Half mile north for C.R. 3, bald eagle has been hit by a car. Garfield - Male, unresponsive, CPR in progress. County units assisted with medical. Evansville - East bound I-94 at mile marker 86 to check out small child involved in a car accident. Alexandria - Pope County requesting assistance with an agitated male they re transporting. Assisted with leg restraints on person one. He was calm and cooperative. Followed to jail and helped in sally port. Alexandria - Complainant stated he has been getting text messages for a few days and can t get them to stop sending. Complainant told to block the number. Evansville - Complainant out of power and needs assistance getting out of her lift recliner. Brandon - Medical call. Severe pain above his hip in his abdomen.

6 The Record, Thursday, December 6, 2018, Page 6 oys down Swanville to open with a win The Brandon-Evansville boys basketball team opened the season Nov. 30 in Evansville against Swanville. The Chargers carved out a halftime edge and added to the lead in the second half for a win. Overall I thought we did some good things tonight. Our defense needs to get better, but we will continue to work on that. We were able to get all 15 guys in the game tonight and see 11 of them get into the scoring column, said B-E Coach Trent Hintermeister. Zack Haugen and Marshall Riedel led the Chargers in scoring with 13 points each. Keagan Schiele added 11. Jesse Perleberg and Sam Fuller led the team in rebounds with six each while Titus Fuller and Schiele pulled down five each. Hintermeister said many players stepped up to contribute to the win. Keagan Schiele was a great floor general. I thought we had multiple players take steps forward which is always a good thing to say. Tanner Bitzan did a lot for us on both ends of the floor tonight. His size and agility really helps on the defensive end of the floor. Marshall Riedel and Zack Haugen B-E s Sam Fuller drove past this Swanville player when the two team s met Nov. 30. led our team in scoring, but it really came down to overall balance within our offense, the coach said. The Chargers finished the contest shooting 46 percent from the floor with 29 of 62 field goals. At the free-throw 0-year state girls basketball reunion B-E Schedule Dec. 6 BBB, ABC, vs Browerville, 5 p.m. Dec. 7 GBB, AB, vs Rothsay, 6 p.m. Jr. Hi GBB at Rothsay, 4 p.m. Dec. 10 GBB, AB, vs C-G-B, 6 p.m. Dec. 11 BBB, ABC, vs Hillcrest, 5 p.m. Jr. Hi GBB at Hillcrest, 4 p.m. Dec. 14 BBB, AB, at Kimball Tourney, 6 p.m. Dec. 15 BBB, AB, at Kimball Tourney, 6 p.m. Dec. 17 GBB, AB, Jr. Hi, at Hancock, 5 p.m. Dec. 18 GBB, ABC, vs Battle Lake, 5 p.m. BBB, AB, vs C-G-B, 6 p.m. On Friday, Dec 21, as part of the Charger girls basketball game against New York Mills in Brandon, the Brandon/Evansville Chargers girls basketball program will be celebrating the 20-year reunion of the 1999 Class A State Girls Basketball Championship. Former players, staff and coaches will be honored between the varsity and JV game. There will be a social following the varsity game held in the Brandon school cafeteria for all who wish to participate. Please come join and celebrate this event with past and present players and coaches. Go Chargers! line B-E sank 12 of 18 for 66 percent. The next contest for the Chargers will be Dec. 6 at home against Browerville at 7:30 p.m. B-E 73, Swanville T Swanville B-E Player Pts. Rbs. Stls. Asts. Titus Fuller Marshall Riedel Tyler Bitzan Kobe Reiland Keagan Schiele Zack Haugen Tony Schaffran Seth Stelzer Eli Anderson Jesse Perleberg Tanner Bitzan Sam Fuller Andrew Johnson FG%: 46, FT%: 66, Send holiday greetings to your customers! Say Merry Christmas to all of your valued customers. Use an ad in The Record s Dec. 20 issue. Ads are the size below and only $20. To take part, simply send us your information either by regular mail at: P.O. Box 86, Brandon, MN 56315; to: wdrecord@gctel.com; or drop off at office. We will put together an ad for you using Christmas clipart and your information. There is more clipart available than the designs shown here. The deadline for inclusion is Dec. 14. For more information call the office at (320) To all our valued customers. Thank you for your patronage this year. Gridders cited for sportsmanship Brandon-Evansville Athletic Director Nate Meissner received an incident report from the Minnesota High School League dated Oct. 15. The report was filed by the people who officiated the football contest between the Chargers and the Hillcrest Comets. The report was filed under To all our valued customers, thank you for your patronage this year. Stay informed with The Record City Council, School Board, Sports, Wedding, Births, Obituaries The Record provides the best coverage of the West Douglas County Area. For subscription information call (320) sportsmanship/praise. The report of the incident said: Very high level of sportsmanship from both teams during the entire game. Kids from both teams were complimenting each other on plays and helping each other off the ground during the entire game.

7 The Record, Thursday, December 6, 2018, Page 7 Girls fall to Falcons, down Henning The Brandon-Evansville girls opened their season in Brandon Nov. 27 taking on visiting Park Christian. The Chargers led at the half but the Falcons won the second session and the contest Sara Jacobson led the Chargers in scoring with 15 points while Mikenna Pattrin had eight. Pattrin and Brittany Korkowski led the team in rebounds with six each. B-E scored 19 points off of turnovers in the contest and added seven points on fastbreaks and four off of secondchances. The Chargers sank 12 of 43 field goals for 28 percent. At the free-throw line B-E sank 15 of 23 for 65 percent. Park Christian 49, B-E T Park Christian B-E B-E Stats Pts. Rbs. Stl. Asts. Sara Jacobson Mikenna Pattrin Megan Lauthen Madison Quinn Haddey Zastrow Kailee Klimek Kristen Kokett Bailey Schaefer Maddie Otto Brittany Korkowski FG%: 28, FT%: 65, Rebounds:30 Fouls: 15 B-E 40, Henning 32 The Chargers travelled to Henning to take on the Hornets Nov. 29. B-E held a 18-9 lead after the first half. Despite being outscored in the second half the Chargers held on for a win. Pattrin scored in double digits for the Chargers with 10 points to lead the team. Jacobson finished with nine for B-E. Pattrin also led the team in rebounds with six while Quinn and Maddi Otto had five each. Kristen Kokett had nine steals for the Chargers and also led the team in assists with three. The Chargers sank 16 of 41 field goals for 39 percent. B-E finished with 14 points off of turnovers and added seven fast-break points. The Chargers sank seven of 15 free throws for 47 percent. The next contest for the Chargers will be Dec. 7 at home against Rothsay at 7:15 p.m. B-E 40, Henning T B-E Henning B-E Stats Pts. Rbs. Stl. Asts. Mikenna Pattrin Sara Jacobson Haddey Zastrow Madison Quinn Kristen Kokett Maddie Otto Kerryn Lund FG%: 39, FT%: 7-15, 47 Rebounds: 37 Fouls: 15 B-E s Megan Lauthen went up for two points on this shot during the team s contest with Park Christian.

8 By Deane Morrison December s skies start to fill with ornaments, as planets rise ahead of the morning sun, the moon conducts its monthly tour of the sky, and the bright winter stars make their annual grand entrance. On the 5th, a scrawny old moon appears well below Venus, close to the east-southeast horizon. On the 31st, you may catch another waning The Record, Thursday, December 6, 2018, Page 8 December skies start to fill with ornaments as planets rise moon, Venus and Jupiter lined up top-to-bottom in that order. Mercury makes a brief foray into the morning sky. Look close above the southeast horizon about 45 minutes before sunrise between the 10th and 12th. On the 21st, Mercury and Jupiter pass each other as the little planet drops out of the sky and the big one climbs into it. Above all this lunar and DECORATIVE ITEMS for sale. Perfect for a wedding reception or other occasion. Call (320) or wdrecord@gctel. com for more information. planetary action shines Arcturus, the anchor of kite-shaped Bootes, the herdsman. In the evening, Mars holds its own in the south to southwest, floating through the water constellations Aquarius and Pisces. Watch it glide below the Circlet of Pisces during the fourth week of the month. The Circlet is right beneath the Great Square of Pegasus, a dominating presence in the autumn and early-winter sky. To the east, the winter constellations are moving into prominence. The Pleiades star cluster is well up at nightfall, while below it, the V-shaped Hyades cluster and the bright orangish star Aldebaran mark the face of Taurus, the bull. The bull s horns extend far to the east. The star at the tip of the higher horn belongs officially to Taurus, but most star charts also include it in the constellation Auriga, the charioteer. Auriga s brightest star, Capella, is the brilliant beacon in the northeast after nightfall. December s full moon arrives on the 22nd. It rises after sunset and travels the night sky among the stars of Gemini. Its berth that night is about midway between Capella and Sirius, the brightest of all stars (excluding the sun, of course). Winter begins with the solstice at 4:23 p.m. on the 21st, when the sun reaches a point over the Tropic of Capricorn. At that moment, an observer in space would see the Earth lighted from the Arctic Circle down to the South Pole and up to the Antarctic Circle on the dark side of the planet. The day of the winter solstice is always short and usually cold, but remember that by then the sun will have begun setting later each day. Assorted cloth flowers, yellow, blue, white. Price: $20.00 for all. White string of 100 white lights, eight available. Price: $32.00 for all. 8 lighted jars with tea lights included. Price: $65 for all. 23 decorated wine bottles, navy blue and gray Price: $$45 for all. Three 10-foot lighted burlap ribbon with batteries and power pack. Price: $40.00 for all. Assorted white lights with green string. Price: $30.00 Lighted green leaf ribbon with power pack. Price: $8.00 White string of 35 white lights, 11 available. Price: $28 for all. Approx. 16 doz. cloth white roses. Price: $45.00 for all. Evansville Care Campus News The holidays are here, and there are lots of activity going on here at the Care Center. We enjoyed the Christmas songs and the gifts from the Chippewa Sunday School last Sunday. They made a gift for each of our residents. Thank you for your visits and the gifts. We have been busy decorating for our Family Christmas party on Thursday, Dec. 6. It will be a fun evening with good food and good music with Schjei Country. We are looking forward to hearing the groups Christmas caroling for us along with the scheduled music programs. On Friday the 7th, Paul Imholte will entertain us at 1:30 p.m., this program is sponsored by the Evansville Arts Center. The Holmquists will share their music and message on the 13th at 2 p.m. on Friday the 14th, Neal Nelson and Orlo Thompson will entertain us at 2 p.m., on Saturday the 15th the Country Rose Band will be here at 10:30 a.m. On Tuesday the 18th, the Brandon Evansville Kindergarten will be here at 1 p.m. for a Christmas program, Steve Samek will entertain us on the 19th at 2 p.m., Missy Rademacker will play the piano at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday the 20th. Saturday the 22nd, Stan Klug will sing for us at 10:30 a.m. Santa is planning to stop by on Christmas Eve day at 1:30 p.m. followed by Christmas goodies and coffee. Greg Lehrke will play for us Thursday the 27th at 6:45 p.m. We invite you to join us for these activities and stay for coffee and visit. Celebrating birthdays are Ralph Olson at our Assisted Living on the 9th, and Marilyn Hovland on the 19th. Happy Birthday to both of them. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Got questions about what s going on in the West Douglas County area? Find the answers each week in The Record. To subscribe call (320)

9 The Record, Thursday, December 6, 2018, Page 9 ew regulations in place for northern pike this winter As cold temperatures begin to make ice on Minnesota lakes, ice anglers and spearers are gearing up for winter fishing action. For many, winter is a time to seek out the eager-tobite northern pike. This will be the first ice fishing season of new northern pike zone regulations throughout Minnesota, according to the Department of Natural Resources. The new regulations went into effect in May 2018 and created three distinct zones. While not designed to manage for trophy pike, the new regulations are meant to move pike populations to a larger size more desired for table fare, particularly in the southern and north-central zones. The move toward new regulations was a response to anglers concerns about the over-abundance of small, hammer-handle pike in much of central to north-central Minnesota; the low numbers of pike in southern waters; and a desire to protect large pike in the northeastern part of the state. North-central zone Anglers: Limit of 10 northern pike, but no more than two pike longer than 26 inches; all from 22 to 26 inches must be released. Spearers: Limit of 10 northern pike, only one between inches and 1 over 26 inches; or, only two over 26 inches. Northeast zone Anglers: Limit of two pike; anglers must release all from 30 to 40 inches, with only one over 40 inches allowed in possession. Spearers: Limit of two pike; only one northern pike over 26 inches. South zone Anglers and spearers: Limit of two pike; minimum size 24 inches. The new northern pike regulations apply to inland waters but do not affect border waters or individual lakes, rivers and Monday, Dec. 10 B - Biscuit and gravy. L - Italian dunker, marinara with meat sauce, green beans, diced peaches, apple. Tuesday, Dec. 11 B - Breakfast sandwich. L - Pork fritter, mashed potatoes and gravy, carrots, roll, apple sauce, grapes. Wednesday, Dec. 12 B - French toast. L - Hamburger on a bun, french School Menus fries, coleslaw, diced pears, banana. Thursday, Dec. 13 B - Pancake wrap. L - Chicken breast, rice pilaf, broccoli, roll, mixed fruit, apple. Friday, Dec. 14 B - Long john. L - Corn dog, sweet potato tots, potato salad, apple sauce, banana. Record deadlines: The Record deadlines are as follows: News, 2 p.m. Mondays Advertising, 10 a.m. Tuesdays You can information to: wdrecord@gctel.com (320) streams that have their own special regulations for northern pike. Special pike regulations are in place on about 95 waters and always take precedence over statewide regulations. Anglers and spearers should always research the lake they are fishing and must be prepared to reliably measure their fish. Waters with special regulations are identified in the fishing regulations booklet and with signs posted at public accesses. Family photo albums almost always include an old photo of someone with a large pike in their hands and family recipes for pickled northern are often considered prized secrets, said Rick Guertin of the Minnesota Darkhouse and Angling Association. The new zone regulations are a big step forward in improving the northern pike sizes in our waters and maybe restoring an interest in pike fishing while also preserving those opportunities for the next generation. Northern pike are found in nearly every Minnesota lake and stream. Pike are voracious predators that are relatively easy to catch because they willingly bite shiny lures and live bait, such as minnows. Their sharp teeth can easily cut fishing line so many anglers use a steel leader ahead of their hook so they don t have to re-tie hooks, jigs or lures. Early ice often is the best time to go as the fish seem to be more active, and it s easier to cut the hole in the ice. Look for moderately shallow water with aquatic vegetation close by for the best action for pike. New anglers often shy away from harvesting northern pike because of their reputation as a difficult fish to fillet because of their Y bones. Dozens of instructional videos, often created by Minnesota resort owners and anglers, are available on YouTube and can be a great source for techniques to easily remove the Y bones from northern pike. For more information about the new zone regulations, visit mndnr.gov/pike or contact a local area fisheries office. Contact information can be found in the fishing regulations booklet, available online at mndnr.gov/ regulations/fishing. Millerville Municipal Liquor Store Tapper Tuesdays - 16 oz. tap beer - $1.75 Plinko Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. daily Carlos Creek Wines Buy 1 bottle, get 50% off second bottle Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed. Noon to 11 p.m. Thurs. Noon to 1 a.m.; Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Lighted Christmas Parade in Brandon Dec. 16, 6 p.m. Route will start at the Lions Park, go to Front Street, turn on Holmes Ave. and end at the Brandon Auditorium Call or text Kate at (320) to enter a float STOP and read The Record for local news, sports and classifieds.

10 Thank you To everyone who has supported us following the passing of Deb Sullivan, we would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation. Your many acts of kindness and sympathy continue to be a great comfort to us in our time of sorrow. Delores Fredrickson Elizabeth Sullivan Kevin, Jess, Landon and Chase Sullivan Kathleen, Jim, Jackson and Tristan Hubbling John, Krista, Ivan and Isabelle Sullivan Bryant, Kacie, Wyatt, Noah and Addy Sullivan Thomas, Alyssa and Ryla Sullivan Downtown Alexandria 403 Broadway Alexandria, MN (320) The Record,Thursday, December 6, 2018, Page 10 Car wash It s that time again! Clean your vehicle at the Evansville Car Wash! Open 7 days a week from 9-9. Let your vehicle Run with the Best! 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The estimated cost of the improvement is $199,330. A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment on each abutting property will be available at the hearing. Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the proposed improvement will be heard at the meeting. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF SU- PERVISORS OF BRANDON TOWN- SHIP, MINNESOTA /s/ Mike Cleary Town Clerk Brandon Township, Minnesota Aeration notice Aeration systems are being used from Dec. 1, 2018 to May 30, 2019 on Tostenson (26-26), Olson (26-39), Church (26-38) lakes in Grant County. Aldrich Lake (T.139 R.43 S.34) in Douglas County. Bosek Fisheries, Garfield MN Jim Bosek Need to publish a Certificate of Assumed Name? Do it in The Record for only $25 per week. For more information call The Record at (320) ing photos to The Record When ing a photo to The Record send it at a high resolution of dpi. Photos can be sent to: wdrecord@gctel.com. If questions call (320) STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF DOUGLAS IN DISTRICT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT TYPE OF CASE: QUT COURT FILE NO. 21-CV SUMMONS Stanley L. Floyd, as Trustee of the Stanley L. Floyd Trust dated October 1, 2002; and Sally M. Floyd, as Trustee of the Sally M. Floyd Trust dated October 1, 2002, Plaintiffs, vs. Noah P. Ward aka N. P. Ward, John O. Lundgren, Robert Angus, Alfred W. Lundgren, Walter D. Lewis, Mary S. Lewis, James H. Faley Jr. aka James H. Faley, Helen E. Faley, Stephen R. Larson, Nancy L. Larson, Patrick A. Bollinger, Maria L. Bollinger, Douglas Whittaker, Mikkelson Family Properties, LLC; Marlene Floyd; State of Minnesota, acting by and through its Department of Natural Resources, 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. THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFEN- DANTS: 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 located at: JOHNSTON LAW OFFICE, P.A. Scott T. Johnston Easton Place, nd Avenue East #101 P.O. Box 1218 Alexandria, MN 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 Plaintiffs 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. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESO- LUTION. 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 Legal notice still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. 7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Douglas County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: See attached Exhibits A and B. The object of this action is to obtain Judgment declaring that Plaintiff Stanley L. Floyd, as Trustee of the Stanley L. Floyd Trust dated October 1, 2002 and Plaintiff Sally M. Floyd, as Trustee of the Sally M. Floyd Trust dated October 1, 2002 are each the owners of an undivided one-half (1/2) interest, as tenants in common, in the 0.28 Acre Parcel described on Exhibit A; and that Plaintiff Stanley L. Floyd, as Trustee of the Stanley L. Floyd Trust dated October 1, 2002 is the owner of the 0.42 Acre Parcel described on Exhibit B; and that the Defendants, and each of them, have no interest or estate in said 0.28 Acre Parcel and 0.42 Acre Parcel nor lien thereon except as provided for in the Complaint on file herein. 8. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that no personal claim is made by Plaintiffs against any of the Defendants. Dated this 20th day of November, JOHNSTON LAW OFFICE, P.A. By /s/ Scott T. Johnston Scott T. Johnston Attorney Reg. No Attorney for Plaintiffs Easton Place, nd Avenue East #101 PO Box 1218 Alexandria MN Johnston@johnstonlawoff.com EXHIBIT A That part of Lot 8, LUNDGREN S BEACH, according to the recorded plat thereof and the undesignated portion of said LUNDGREN S BEACH, described as follows: Commencing at the easterly most corner of said Lot 8, said point of beginning being on the outside boundary line of Lot 2, Block One, LUND- GREN S BEACH FIRST ADDITION, according to the recorded plat thereof; thence on a plat bearing of South 53 degrees 40 minutes 08 seconds West along said outside boundary line of Lot 2 a distance of feet to the point of beginning of the land to be described; thence continuing South 53 degrees 40 minutes 08 seconds West along said outside boundary line of Lot 2 a distance of feet; thence North 38 degrees 51 minutes 43 seconds West 201 feet more or less to the shoreline of Lake Louise; thence northeasterly along said shoreline 60 feet more or less to the intersection of a line bearing North 38 degrees 51 minutes 43 seconds West from the point of beginning; thence South 38 degrees 51 minutes 43 seconds East 202 feet more or less to the point of beginning. Containing 0.28 acres more or less. TOGETHER WITH an easement for ingress and egress purposes over, under and across that part of Lot 2, Block One, LUNDGREN S BEACH FIRST ADDITION, according to the recorded plat thereof, described as follows: Commencing at the easterly most corner of Lot 8, LUNDGREN S BEACH, according to the recorded plat thereof, said point being on the outside boundary line of said Lot 2; thence on a plat bearing of North 45 degrees 43 minutes 29 seconds East along said outside boundary line of Lot 2 a distance of feet to the point of beginning of the easement to be described; thence reversing South 45 degrees 43 minutes 29 seconds West along said outside boundary line feet; thence South 53 degrees 40 minutes 08 seconds West along said outside boundary line feet; thence South 36 degrees 19 minutes 52 seconds East feet; thence North 53 degrees 40 minutes 08 seconds East feet; thence North 45 degrees 43 minutes 29 seconds East feet; thence North 40 degrees 19 minutes 40 seconds East feet; thence South 76 degrees 00 minutes 06 seconds East feet to said outside boundary line of Lot 2; thence North 00 degrees 31 minutes 45 seconds West along said outside boundary line feet; thence South 64 degrees 18 minutes 14 seconds West along said outside boundary line feet; thence North 76 degrees 00 minutes 06 seconds West along said outside boundary line feet; thence South 40 degrees 19 minutes 40 seconds West along said outside boundary line feet; thence South 40 degrees 19 minutes 40 seconds West feet to the point of beginning. EXHIBIT B That part of Lot 8, LUNDGREN S BEACH, according to the recorded plat thereof and the undesignated portion of said LUNDGREN S BEACH, described as follows: Commencing at the easterly most corner of said Lot 8, said corner being on the outside boundary line of Lot 2, Block One, LUNDGREN S BEACH FIRST ADDITION, according to the recorded plat thereof; thence on a plat bearing of South 53 degrees 40 minutes 08 seconds West along said outside boundary line of Lot 2 a distance of feet to the point of beginning of the land to be described; thence continuing South 53 degrees 40 minutes 08 seconds West along said outside boundary line of Lot 2 a distance of feet; thence North 38 degrees 54 minutes 03 seconds West 203 feet more or less to the shoreline of Lake Louise; thence northeasterly along said shoreline 91 feet more or less to the intersection of a line bearing North 38 degrees 51 minutes 43 seconds West from the point of beginning; thence South 38 degrees 51 minutes 43 seconds East 201 feet more or less to the point of beginning. Containing 0.42 acres more or less. TOGETHER WITH an easement for ingress and egress purposes over, under and across that part of Lot 2, Block One, LUNDGREN S BEACH FIRST ADDITION, according to the recorded plat thereof, described as follows: Commencing at the easterly most corner of Lot 8, LUNDGREN S BEACH, according to the recorded plat thereof, said point being on the outside boundary line of said Lot 2; thence on a plat bearing of North 45 degrees 43 minutes 29 seconds East along said outside boundary line of Lot 2 a distance of feet to the point of beginning of the easement to be described; thence reversing South 45 degrees 43 minutes 29 seconds West along said outside boundary line feet; thence South 53 degrees 40 minutes 08 seconds West along said outside boundary line feet; thence South 36 degrees 19 minutes 52 seconds East feet; thence North 53 degrees 40 minutes 08 seconds East feet; thence North 45 degrees 43 minutes 29 seconds East feet; thence North 40 degrees 19 minutes 40 seconds East feet; thence South 76 degrees 00 minutes 06 seconds East feet to said outside boundary line of Lot 2; thence North 00 degrees 31 minutes 45 seconds West along said outside boundary line feet; thence South 64 degrees 18 minutes 14 seconds West along said outside boundary line feet; thence North 76 degrees 00 minutes 06 seconds West along said outside boundary line feet; thence South 40 degrees 19 minutes 40 seconds West along said outside boundary line feet; thence South 40 degrees 19 minutes 40 seconds West feet to the point of beginning. Publish Nov. 29; Dec. 6, 13, 2018

11 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF DOUGLAS IN DISTRICT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT TYPE OF CASE: QUT COURT FILE NO. 21-CV SUMMONS David Gilbertson, Debra Gilbertson, and Delores E. Gilbertson, Plaintiffs, vs. Thursten Severson, aka Thurstin Severson, aka Thursten Syverson, A. G. Sohlberg, aka Andrew G. Sohlberg, Lars Hogden, aka Lars Hogdin, Anna Hogden, aka Anna Hogdin, Andrew Falquist, aka Andrew Fahlquist, Victoria Fahlquist, J. J. Chowen, Gerald M. Hunter, Ruth Ann Hunter, Siebert W. Zinke, aka Sievert W. Zinke, Bonnie Mae Zinke, aka Bonnie M. Zinke, Zinke Properties, LLC, Warraen Hintzman, aka Warren Hintzman, Mary Hintzman, Violet E. Olson, Runestone Telephone Association, Holmes City Township, Douglas County, State of Minnesota, acting by and through the Department of Natural Resources, 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 DEFEN- DANTS: 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 above named 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 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 Plaintiffs 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 RESOLU- Legal notice The Record,Thursday, December 6, 2018, Page 11 TION. 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: Government Lot 9, Section 19, Township 127 North, Range 39 West, Douglas County, Minnesota. Containing 0.45 acres more or less. AND Government Lot 8, Section 19, Township 127 North, Range 39 West, Douglas County, Minnesota AND That part of Government Lot 6 and that part of the East feet of Government Lot 7, both in Section 19, Township 127 North, Range 39 West, Douglas County, Minnesota, bounded on the north by the following described line; Commencing at the southwest corner of said Section 19; thence on an assumed bearing of North 01 degrees 07 minutes 06 seconds East along the west line of said Section 19 a distance of feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence South 89 degrees 23 minutes 28 seconds East 2059 feet more or less to the shoreline of Freeborn Lake and said line there terminating. Containing 64.4 acres more or less in Government Lots 6, 7 and 8. Subject to existing township and county road easements of record. 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 RESOLU- TION PROCESS MINNESOTA STATUTE REQUIRES US TO PROVIDE YOU WITH A STATEMENT CONTAINING INFORMATION ABOUT ALTERNA- TIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESSES AS SET FORTH IN MINNESOTA GENERAL RULES OF PRACTICE (MGRP). PARTIES TO A CIVIL ACTION ARE ENCOUR- AGED TO ATTEMPT ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PURSU- ANT TO MINNESOTA LAW. ALTER- NATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION INCLUDES MEDIATION, ARBITRA- TION, AND OTHER PROCESSES AS SET FORTH IN THE DISTRICT COURT RULES. YOU MAY CON- TACT THE COURT ADMINISTRA- TOR 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 9th day of October, 2018 THORNTON, DOLAN, BOWEN KLECKER & BURKHAMMER, P.A. /s/ By Thomas P. Klecker Attorney Reg. No Attorney for Plaintiffs 1017 Broadway, P.O. Box 819 Alexandria, MN (320) tklecker@thorntonlawoffice.com Publish Nov. 29; Dec. 6, 13, 2018 Stay up to date with the Brandon-Evansville Chargers in The Record Energy-efficient holiday gifts keep on giving There is widespread concern that global warming will have a strong negative effect on crop yields. Recent research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on historical maize yields across the U.S. Corn Belt suggests that a continuation of the historical yield trend will depend on a stable climate and continued farmer adjustments. 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Global warning effect on corn causes concern by Ethan Butler, postdoctoral associate in the Department of Forest Resources in the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences at the University of Minnesota and his colleagues from Harvard University and University of California, Irvine, analyzes how both climate and management have influenced the increase in yields. Overall, the research shows farmers have FARMERS AGENCY IN ELBOW LAKE CAN MEET YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS! Call Insurance Agents Tom Estrem or Dennis Stock (218) FAX: (218) st. Ave. NE P.O. Box 1060 Elbow Lake, MN Insurance Of All Kinds adapted to historical climate change. The combination of changes in climate, primarily cooling of the hottest temperatures, and farmer adjustments, including earlier planting and planting longer maturing varieties, increased maize yield trends 28 percent since We wanted to add the farmer into the picture of how climate change will affect crops, said Butler. Sometimes, it feels like climate change is a juggernaut that is going to trample our way of life. In this research we ve shown that farmers have already made adjustments to better align their planting practices with historical climate changes, and we hope this can be a guide to changes in the future. Butler and the research team used a statistical model to study how rainfed maize yields reported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are affected by temperature using three crop development phases: vegetative, early grain filling and late grain filling. They found that planting is occurring earlier and that the late grain filling phase lasts longer. At the same time, the hottest temperatures have cooled. The earlier planting and longer grain filling are primarily associated with management decisions, while the cooling of hot temperatures appears to be an unintended benefit of widespread planting of high-yielding modern cultivars. One of farmers biggest decisions is what they plant and when they plant it, said Butler. We are seeing that farmers are planting earlier not only because they have hardier seeds and better planting equipment but also because it s See CORN, page 12.

12 Minnesota exports grew 6.5 percent Sales of Minnesota agricultural, mining and manufactured exports grew 6.5 percent to $5.7 billion in the third quarter of 2018, according to figures released recently by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Minnesota represents the 19th largest gain in exports nationwide for this period. U.S. exports as a whole were up 8.1 percent during the same period. Many of the state s core industries continue to experience strong export growth, said DEED Commissioner Shawntera Hardy. Minnesota businesses are also succeeding at making inroads into newer emerging markets. Demand in Asia and Europe drove export growth in regional markets. Exports to Asia grew 13 percent to $2.1 billion, and exports to Europe grew 9 percent to $1.2 billion. Canada was the largest export market ($1.2 billion, up 5 percent). Other top 10 markets were China ($671 million, up 9 percent), Mexico ($610 million, down 7 percent), Japan ($406 million, up 8 percent), Germany ($282 million, up 14 percent), Korea ($262 million, up 28 percent), Singapore ($152 The Record,Thursday, December 6, 2018, Page 12 million, up 2 percent), Belgium ($148 million, down 2 percent), the Philippines ($148 million, up 18 percent) and the United Kingdom ($139 million, up 1 percent). Sales of optic/medical goods were the largest at $1.1 billion and grew 10 percent. Other top 10 products were machinery ($896 million, up 9 percent), electrical equipment ($769 million, up 10 percent), plastics ($392 million, up 7 percent), vehicles ($372 million, up 1 percent), ores/slag/ash ($205 million, up 42 percent), food by-products ($167 million, up 33 percent), pharmaceuticals ($136 million, up 31 percent), aircraft/spacecraft ($105 million, down 19 percent), and stone/plaster/cement ($94 million, up 5 percent). The third quarter 2018 export report can be seen at the DEED export and trade statistics website. DEED is the state s principal economic development agency, promoting business recruitment expansion and retention, workforce development, international trade and community development. For more details about the agency and its services, visit the DEED website or follow DEED on twitter. How to write a news release for The Record When submitting a news release to The Record the following rules must be applied. Any release not conforming to these rules will be returned along with the rules. Changes will then have to be made and the release re-submitted. Do not use words such as: our, us or we. DO NOT USE ALL CAPS!! Time notations must be as follows: 11:15 a.m.; 2:30 p.m. Do not note time as 11:15AM; 11:15am; 2:30PM; or 2:30pm. Do not include the year along with calendar dates. Do not use & for the word and. Do not us bold letters or numbers. When submitting a news release it should be written so that the reader will receive the information you wish them to know. The simpler, the better. The West Douglas County Record P.O. Box 86 Brandon, MN (320) Advertising Deadline: Tuesday, 10 a.m. News Deadline: Tuesday, 11 a.m. OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Closed Friday Publishers: Dave and Catherine Bedore Delivered by standard mail free to all post office boxes in Brandon, Evansville and Garfield Free pickup available at businesses in Brandon, Evansville, Garfield, selected Alexandria businesses Yearly Subscription: $50 for outside free delivery area. Published every Thursday Member MNA CORN Continued from page 11 getting warmer sooner. The research also suggests the adjustments farmers have made have increased yields more than they would have in the absence of the historical changes in climate. However, in the Corn Belt, this means accentuating a surprisingly beneficial climate trend rather than reducing damages from a harmful change. This implies farmers have proven adept at adjusting to environmental changes, but that these benefits may evaporate in a warming climate. It is unclear whether these historical patterns of adaptation will be maintained in a hotter environment, but farmer decisions must be considered in future analyses of how crop yields will be affected by a changed climate.