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Minnesota farmers and landowners have imple- mented conservation meas- ures on hundreds of thousands of acres of farm- land since 2014. Recently compiled statistics show the Funding impact the Minnesota Agri- cultural Water Quality Cer- tification Program available to (MAWQCP) has had on the state’s water quality protec- purchase tion efforts. The MAWQCP was initi- ated through a memoran- a home dum of understanding signed in January 2012, by The U.S. Department of Gov. Mark Dayton, U.S. Agriculture Rural Develop- Agriculture Secretary Tom ment has funding available Vilsack and EPA Adminis- for very low- and low-in- trator Lisa Jackson. Since come individuals and fami- the build-out of the program lies seeking to purchase or St. Bernard’s Catholic School third graders (from left) Ty H., pounds, of items. The third graders coordinated the project in 2014, the Ag Water Qual- repair a home in a rural Adrian N. and Noah M. worked together to move some and did various mathematical work with the donations prior ity Certification Program area. Ramen noodles at the Thief River Falls Area Food Shelf on to dropping off the donations at the Food Shelf. has: USDA’s Direct Home Monday, Dec. 3. Their school collected 1,310 items, or 1,094 • Enrolled nearly Loan Program offers financ- 450,000 acres; ing to qualified very-low and • Included 680 pro- low-income applicants that ducers; are unable to qualify for tra- • Added more than ditional financing. No down 1,300 new conservation payment is required, and AEM Hall of Fame inducts practices; the interest rate could be as • Kept over 48.1 mil- low as one percent with a lion pounds of sediment out subsidy. Applicants must of Minnesota rivers; meet income and credit • Saved 122 million guidelines and demonstrate Steiger Mfg. co-founders pounds of soil and 28,291 repayment ability. Gener- pounds of phosphorous on ally, rural areas with a pop- family, for their vision, creativity and no formal training in engineering or farms; and, ulation less than 35,000 are contributions to our industry and qual- draftsmanship. They improvised much • Reduced nitrogen eligible. ity of life.” of the tooling with components off the losses by up to 49 percent. The maximum loan Nominations for the AEM Hall of shelf or from other machines. The only “This is excellent news. I amount for repair is $20,000 Fame are open year-round. Companies part of the drive mechanism that was want to thank the 680 Min- at a one percent interest or persons may submit nominations for custom-designed and built was the nesota farmers and rate, repayable for up to 20 individuals, living or deceased, who power divider. landowners who have volun- years. Grants of up to have made noteworthy and specific With a lime-green paint job and new tarily committed to improv- $7,500 are available to contributions to the industry’s legacy of tires, Steiger #1 did the work of all ing the quality of water that homeowners 62 and older progress. three of their smaller tractors, cultivat- all Minnesotans drink,” said and must be used to remove An independent panel of industry ing a then-unprecedented number of Gov. Mark Dayton. “I also health or safety hazards, experts evaluates potential inductees, acres in a day. Steiger #1 impressed thank Commissioner Dave such as fixing a leaking roof, and honorees are publicly announced local farmers, who asked the Steigers Frederickson, and the many installing indoor plumbing, and celebrated during special cere- to build them tractors as well. talented professionals at the or replacing a furnace. monies at AEM’s annual conference of The Steigers officially went into the Minnesota Department of Contact a USDA Rural This is a photo of the original Steiger member companies. tractor business in 1963. Douglass was Agriculture, for their out- Development employee to tractor model. (Submitted) More than 55 industry leaders have chief designer (and handled much of standing leadership on this –––––––––– been inducted into the AEM Hall of the sales effort), John provided overall initiative. This program’s Page 10 The Association of Equipment Man- Fame since its inception in 1993. leadership and guidance, and Maurice positive impacts will endure ufacturers announced the newest in- About the Steiger managed production. far beyond this current Ad- ductee to the AEM Hall of Fame: the Family Horsepower range increased, new ministration, and signifi- Steiger Family (John, Maurice and John Steiger and his sons, Maurice features were added, and as the 1970s OW SHOWING cantly improve our state’s N AT Douglass), co-founders of Steiger Man- and Douglass, were responsible for ini- wound down, Steiger Tractor had pro- water quality for genera- ufacturing Company. tiating the trend in high-horsepower duced its 10,000th tractor and had be- tions to come.” The AEM Hall of Fame recognizes tractors in agriculture, with an articu- come an industry leader. The MAWQCP was devel- and celebrates outstanding individuals lated design not previously available in Steiger developed the first rear PTO oped to recognize and in- WANT TO GET THE LATEST UPDATE in the off-road equipment industry and large-scale farming equipment, which option on an articulated 4WD machine spire conservation efforts & SPECIALS AT FALLS CINEMA? their legacy of innovation, service and contributed to greater efficiency and and pioneered electronic control sys- and connect farmers with re- JOIN OUR FREE TEXT CLUB! leadership. increased production. tems for tractors. sources to continue enhanc- TEXT THE WORD CINEMA TO 62582 “AEM Hall of Fame inductees repre- By the late 1950s, the Steiger farm- In addition to farming and manufac- ing their water-quality –OPENED DECEMBER 7– sent some of the most influential minds ing operation in Red Lake Falls, had turing, the Steigers led several related practices. The voluntary pro- Creed 2 in the history of off-road equipment grown so large that it needed a more businesses. They were active in the gram gives certified farmers Rated: PG-13 manufacturing, and they are an inspi- powerful tractor. Not finding what they community, honored with several busi- 10 years of compliance with S 2 hr 10 mins ration to the next generation of lead- wanted, the Steigers built one to meet ness and innovation awards, and re- new water quality laws and I Fri. 7 & 10 ers,” said AEM President Dennis their needs during the winter of 1957- ceived several patents. regulations. It is an award D Slater. 58 in a previously abandoned dairy The Steiger brand lives on still; the winning public-private part- Sat. 1, 4, 7 & 10 “We honor these leaders and their E barn. company was bought by Tenneco in nership that now includes Sun. 1, 4, 7 dedication, and we are pleased to rec- Douglass, a mechanical wun- 1986, then parent company of Case IH. companies like Land Mon. - Thurs. 7 ognize our newest inductee, the Steiger 1 derkind, designed the machine despite O’Lakes, Hormel Foods, and Central Farm Service Coop- – OPENED DECEMBER 7 – erative. Instant “We all need to work to- Family gether to help protect Min- S nesota’s ground and surface Rated: PG-13 water,” said Minnesota Agri- I 1 hr 58 mins culture Commissioner Dave D Fri. 7 & 10 Frederickson. “The Min- E Sat. 1, 4, 7 & 10 nesota Ag Water Quality Sun. 1, 4, 7 Certification Program, along 2 Mon. - Thurs. 7 with our partners, are help- ing family farms ensure a UPCOMING MOVIES legacy of sustainability that December 14 - Robin Hood will benefit generations to December 18 - Mary Poppins Returns come.” According to a recent sur- vey of 250 certified produc- Thursday Date Night ers, nearly 63 percent say 2 tickets, large combo they participate in the Ag and a candy for $25 Water Quality Certified Pro- gram to demonstrate their Hwy 59 South, Thief River Falls commitment to water stew- Box O2ce Hotline 681-9945 ardship, while 99 percent –––––––––– www.fallscinema.com Page 10
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Each delegation on several subjects, includ- examine how we work with email: [email protected] cation of Parish Leaders: had the opportunity to dis- ing current trends and sta- young adults who are not Evangelizing Missionary cuss and ask the question, tistics, what is providing practicing their faith any- Today’s recipes, under the pineapple juice, and nuts. Disciples on Nov. 30 and “What could missionary dis- hope in the Church today, more or have left the title of “The Best from My Pour into a mold and refrig- Dec. 1, 2018 at Avalon cipleship look like within and the challenges that the Church, how we should Desk” were compiled from erate overnight. Crushed, Events Center in Fargo. our parishes and diocese?” Church is facing. evangelize to family or all around the area by Myr- drained pineapple can be In July of 2017, the The Convocation of “We want to look at who friends who have left the United States bishops, along Parish Leaders in Fargo ex- is being served in our Church, and what it looks tle Tydlacka, who had a used instead of pineapple with Catholic leaders from plored that question. Bishop parishes and who maybe like to evangelize in a rural radio show “back in the chunks. around the country, gath- Michael J. Hoeppner of aren’t being served as they parish versus in larger olden days” when my chil- –––––––––––––––––––––– ered in a historic meeting Crookston and Bishop John should be, as Pope Francis cities.” dren were little. Many of the CARAMEL LAYER called The Convocation of T. Folda of Fargo invited housewives of those days CHOCOLATE SQUARES Catholic Leaders: The Joy of pastors and their delegates Application cut-off date were like me, stay-at-home One 14 ounce package of the Gospel in America, at- to examine the Church’s moms, and we looked for- light Kraft caramels tended by representatives teachings on evangelization, for EQIP announced ward to the good recipes 1/3 cup evaporated milk from both the Crookston and missionary discipleship, and that Myrtle had for us every 1 package German Choco- Fargo Dioceses. Speakers how to be a mission-oriented Applications for the Envi- practices to improve natural day. Here are a few of them. late cake mix ronmental Quality Incen- resources. Payment is pro- –––––––––––––––––––––– 3/4 cup butter, melted tives Program are accepted vided for a variety of prac- Local students to year-round but Friday, Jan. tices to address resource VEGETABLE PIZZA 2/3 cup evaporated milk 18, 2019, is the application concerns related to water From Mary Jo Tydlacka 1 cup nuts graduate from MSUM cutoff by which a producer or quality, grazing land health, 2 rolls crescent dough 2 cups semi sweet chocolate landowner must submit a soil erosion and health, 1 – 8 oz. pkg cream cheese chips Area students are among with a B.S. degree; Stacey signed application to their wildlife habitat and others. 3/4 cup mayonnaise In heavy sauce pan, com- those who are expected to Sauve, Bachelor of Nursing Natural Resources Conser- “Applications for all 1 tablespoon dill weed flakes bine caramels and 1/3 cup graduate Thursday, Dec. 20 degree; Rhonda Spilde, vation Service office for Fis- NRCS conservation pro- 1 tablespoon dried onion evaporated milk. Cook over from Minnesota State Uni- summa cum laude with a cal Year 2019 funding grams are accepted continu- flakes low heat, stirring until versity Moorhead. B.S. degree; Jenna Tadych, consideration. ously; however, applications Broccoli, if you like it – as caramels are melted. Set They include Devon Bin- magna cum laude with a Eligible applications will are grouped for ranking and much as you like aside. stock, summa cum laude B.S. degree; Madison Wag- be ranked, and contracts processing,” says Assistant 1 tablespoon garlic salt. Grease and flour 9x13 with a Bachelor of Science ner, magna cum laude with will be awarded thereafter. State Conservationist for Cut fine the celery, car- inch pan. In large mixing degree; Kailey Carlin, B.S. a B.S. degree; Hanna Applications with higher Programs Keith Kloubec. rots, broccoli and cauli- bowl, combine dry cake mix, degree; Alondra Gaytan, Wiersma, summa cum laude quality and quantity of pro- “The first cut-off for this posed conservation and envi- popular conservation pro- flower (as much as you melted butter, 1/3 cup evap- B.S. degree; Tyler Helgeson, with a Bachelor of Arts de- cum laude with a B.S. de- gree; and Alex Ziegler, ronmental benefits receive gram comes around quickly. wish). orated milk and nuts. By higher scores. The highest- I encourage any producer or Spread crescent rolls hand, stir until dough holds gree; Jessica Kasprzak, cum magna cum laude with a laude with a B.S. degree; B.S. degree. ranking applications are landowner to contact NRCS evenly on cookie sheet. Bake together. Press half the Megan Koestner, cum laude funded first. A second appli- and apply early.” as directed on package. Mix dough into pan. Reserve re- with a B.S. degree; Nathan cation cutoff is set for Fri- To learn about technical mayonnaise, cream cheese maining dough for top. Magnell, B.S. degree; Dara day, April 19, 2019. and financial assistance and spices. Spread on baked Bake at 350 degrees for 6 Narlock, magna cum laude EQIP provides financial available through conserva- crust and top with vegeta- minutes, then sprinkle and technical assistance to tion programs, contact your bles (Shredded cheddar chocolate chips over baked Northwest help landowners voluntarily local NRCS Office. cheese may also be added if crust. Spread caramel mix- facebook.com/trftimes implement conservation desired). ture over chocolate chips. Community –––––––––––––––––––––– Crumble remaining dough CHUNKY TURKEY CHILI over top. Bake 15 minutes Action Board 1 large onion, coarsely longer. Cool completely in to meet chopped refrigerator. 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Goodridge/Grygla played The next night, Sjulestad leading the way well in stretches but failed to Goodridge/Grygla overcame with 15 points, and Tharald- put two good halves together a sluggish start to trail by son finishing with 11. in either of its first two just six points, 35-29, at the games to open the 2018-19 break. Scoring season. The Chargers stayed hot 12T On Thursday, Nov. 29, the to start the second half and Clearbrook-Gonvick...... 22 39 61 Goodridge/Grygla ...... 26 21 47 Chargers were outscored by briefly held the lead around Clearbrook-Gonvick - Jonny 18 points in the second half the 10-minute mark before Hamnes 10, Hunter Ehlers 2, Ethan of a 61-47 loss to the Clear- going into a scoring drought Dorman 19, Ben Engebretson 18, brook-Gonvick Bears in for the remainder of the Wyatt Buer 2, Erick Bergman 5, Alex Dawson 5. Goodridge. game. The Braves pulled Goodridge/Grygla - Hudson “We came out and played away for the 65-49 win. McMillin 3, Jaden Kiesow 6, Jake excellent defense in the first “Again, excellent effort Tharaldson 14, Peyton Verbout 7, half and held a 26-22 half- from the team but we need to Riley Manderud 2, Kaleb Sjulestad time lead,” noted become more consistent 13, Lucian Tinnes 2. Goodridge/Grygla Head shooting and in taking better Scoring Coach Andrew Sundberg. “In care of the ball,” Sundberg 12T the second half, the Bears noted. Goodridge/Grygla ...... 29 20 49 Menahga ...... 35 30 65 started getting hot from the Jake Tharaldson, 14 Goodridge/Grygla - Hudson three-point line and pulled points, and Kaleb Sjulestad, McMillin 2, Jaden Kiesow 7, Peyton away. I thought the team 13 points, were both in dou- Verbout 8, Jake Tharaldson 11, Riley played with great effort, but ble figures for Thursday Manderud 4, Kaleb Sjulestad 15, Aaron Jones 2. we need to cut down on our night’s opener. Both players Menahga - Charlie Hodge 18, turnovers and improve offen- finished in double figures Tristan Aho 10, Zach Floyd 6, Jonah sively.” again Friday night, with Howard 8, Gavin Hillukka 10, Mason Hotakeinen 3, Andreas Aho 10. Goodridge/Grygla boys fall to Climax/Fisher
Twenty three points from the 58 points. Along with a said. “What hurt us was our Rylie Magsam and an 18- lot of positives, we rebounded turnovers. We have to cut point effort from Lindsey the ball well tonight.” them in half.” Kurz propelled visiting Cli- Climax-Fisher led by 10 at max-Fisher to a 58-44 win at the half and as many as 15 in Scoring Goodridge/Grygla Monday the second half before 12T night in Goodridge. Goodridge/Grygla amped up Climax-Fisher ...... 29 29 58 Goodridge/Grygla ...... 19 25 44 “We tried to stop their two its pressure to tie the game. Climax-Fisher - Jenna Vasek 5, Thief River Falls senior post Luke Perkovich fights to maintain control of the ball best players and they got the Climax-Fisher settled Ella Reitmmeier 4, Courtney Vatnsdal while being double teammed by a pair of Roseau defenders. Roseau defeated Thief best of us tonight,” said down and pulled away at the 8, Rylie Magsam 23, Lindsey Kurz River Falls 66-48 Tuesday night in Thief River Falls. Goodridge/Grygla Head end for the 14-point win. 18. Goodridge/Grygla - Amy Walet- Coach Elroy Johnsrud. “We had one girl missing, zki 4, Chloe Kuznia 9, Maloni Hen- “Their post and outside and foul trouble really made rickson 2, Maci Bakken 10, Vivian Slow start plagues Prowler girls shooter combined for 41 of our bench small,” Johnsrud Coan 11, Mercedes Coan 8. Thief River Falls got off to in the paint,” Loe said. “We ished with 13 points, two as- slow start offensively and executed our game plan de- sists and four rebounds. never fully recovered in a 69- fensively fairly well, but they Schwab scored 11 points and Charger boys lean on defense 47 loss against top-ranked had a couple of players really grabbed eight rebounds. Roseau Tuesday night at Lin- step up and hit some shots. Hunter Yutrzenka was the “We did a nice job of limit- coln High School. They scored a lot in transi- Scoring “We struggled early, turn- tion off our turnovers and we 12T only player in double figures ing their best players' oppor- Scoring Roseau ...... 39 30 69 for Stephen-Argyle as the tunities,” Sundberg said. “We 12T ing the ball over and getting could not recover from that.” Stephen-Argyle...... 21 17 38 beat in transition,” said Head Kacie Borowicz and Julia Thief River Falls ...... 25 22 47 Goodridge/Grygla defense did a much better job of tak- Roseau - Emma Boris 5, Kacie put the clamps down the ing care of the ball than in Goodridge/Grygla ...... 22 30 52 Coach Brian Loe. Braaten combined for 41 of Borowicz 22, Julia Braaten 19, Han- Stephen-Argyle - Hunter Despite the slow start, the Roseau’s 69 points. Borowicz nah Mooney 3, Morgan Boroos 4, Stephen-Argyle offense in a our first two games last Yutrzenka 11, Dawsen Feuillerat 5, Katie Borowicz 6, Emma Waling 8, 52-38 win for the Chargers in week. It was a big win for us Jason Lindgren 4, Isaac Durand 8, Prowlers were able to close scored 22 points and grabbed Brandon Kroll 2, Colten Pagnac 2, the gap to within 10 points of 10 rebounds, while Braaten Masyn Janicke 2. Grygla Tuesday night. over a strong opponent.” TRF - Carley Johnson 2, Hailey Goodridge/Grygla held a Kaleb Sjulestad was the Collin Neuschwander 4, Jesse Clark the top-ranked Rams, before scored 19 points. Rosendahl 7, Rebecca Leier 5, Brea 2. the Rams pulled away for Alexa Rogalla and Cam- Prickett 5, Alexa Rogalla 13, Hannah one-point lead at the break, only Charger in double fig- Goodridge/Grygla - Hudson good. ryn Schwab were the only Mauch 2, Camryn Schwab 11, Jordan but pulled away for the win ures with 14 points. Hunter McMillin 8, Jaden Kiesow 7, Jake Naslund 2. with a 30-17 second half ad- Yutrzenka was the top scorer Tharaldson 9, Peyton Verbout 12, “We had 29 turnovers and Prowlers to reach double fig- Riley Manderud 2, Kaleb Sjulestad struggled to score and finish ures in scoring. Rogalla fin- vantage. for the Storm with 11 points. 14. The Thief River Falls Chamber of Commerce thanks the following members for their support in 2018! Please remember to shop local for the holidays and use your Chamber Bucks and Digi-Bucks at the following locations. Chamber Bucks make the perfect holiday gift! Chamber Bucks can be purchased at the Chamber office, located at 102 Main Ave N, and used at over 240+ businesses in the community. For more information about the Chamber call 218-681-3720 or visit www.trfchamber.com.
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