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Each certificate was health difficulties people will signed by Steve Grove, com- encounter – anxiety and de- missioner of the Minnesota pression. “The numbers are Department of Employment actually sobering when we and Economic Development. look at them,” he said. Digi-Key was also recog- Denney reported that one nized by Sen. Mark Johnson in five people will experience (R-East Grand Forks). He a diagnosable mental health noted Rep. Dan Fabian (R- difficulty in any 12-month Roseau) had introduced a period. In any 12-month pe- resolution in the Minnesota riod, 18% of the general pop- House of Representatives ulation will be diagnosed that honored Digi-Key. It with an anxiety disorder. noted that Digi-Key had “Depression is the leading been recognized by Forbes cause of disability worldwide as one of America’s best em- by quite a margin,” he said. ployers in 2019. It was also And it takes a while for a among the top 30 businesses person to seek treatment for to work for in Minnesota. mental illness. Denney This annual event was noted that, on average, it sponsored by Border State takes someone 10.1 years Bank, DEED/CareerForce – from the onset of his or her Thief River Falls, Northern symptoms to seek treat- State Bank, the Northwest ment. “If this was diabetes, Private Industry Council, they wouldn’t be here any- Dave Strong of Thief River Falls was one of the veterans to ommend it to any veteran. the Thief River Falls Cham- more,” he said. go on the Veterans Honor Flight in October. He would rec- ber of Commerce, and Unity An employee’s depression Bank. (Continued on Page 12) Local veteran honored S.D. 564 has by Honor Flight clean audit by David Hill tance, but there was plenty He was most emotionally way streets the wrong way. Editor available. There were 60 affected by the Changing of Strong said motorists got out ducted according to gener- wheelchairs and lots of med- the Guard at Arlington of their way as fast as they ally accepted accounting On one-week’s notice, ical personnel and volun- Cemetery. He explained could. He said the bus driv- Foreign study principles. Dave Strong of Thief River teers. He said that on the when they visited Arlington ers drove like they had a The one instance of non- Falls, packed a bag and plane he sat next to the doc- Cemetery it was raining, yet time table and schedule and expands compliance was discovered joined the latest group of tor in charge of the VA in the soldiers completed their were going to stick to it. He when the firm looked at the veterans to travel to Wash- Fargo. He said all partici- duties while he and his fel- added that it appeared there horizons federal Child Nutrition ington, D.C., with Veterans pants wore identification low veterans wore white was no place they couldn’t by David Hill Cluster. The issue of non- Honor Flight of North tags with medical informa- rain parkas. go. Editor compliance involved a stu- Dakota and Minnesota, on tion tucked inside the Strong said he took ad- Strong said he was also dent who received free meals Oct. 19. packet. vantage of using a wheel- emotionally touched by the The Board of Education but qualified for reduced Strong, who served in the The flight returned to chair only once - at the grave of Audie Murphy. learned Monday, Oct. 28, meals. Navy from Aug. 15, 1950 to Fargo late Monday night Franklin Delano Roosevelt Murphy received every mili- that an issue of non-compli- Tanya Monson-Ek, the 1954, was nominated to par- and he was driven back to Memorial. It was also one of tary combat award for valor ance identified in an audit District’s business manager, ticipate in an honor flight, Thief River Falls on Tuesday his favorites. He said the available from the U.S. conducted by Brady Martz said the issue has been ad- but was told to expect to be by Kenny Kain. walk would have been just Army, as well as French and and Associates, has already dressed, and a new proce- called to join the next flight Throughout the trip, too much. Belgian awards for heroism been addressed. Otherwise, dure put into practice. next year. (They fly groups Strong said there was lots of Getting around Washing- from his actions during the School District had clean There were no other in- to Washington two times per help and the food was fabu- ton, DC, wasn’t a problem World War II. He said the audit. stances of non compliance, year.) But Strong explained lous - too much actually. He for the Honor Flight veter- grave, which is in Monday, Tracee Brugge- even after looking at inter- a veteran scheduled to fly said his wife was unable to ans. He said they had three (Continued on Page 12) man of Brady Martz and As- nal controls, major federal with this group had passed travel with him, but veter- white buses with large sociates presented its programs, and other funds. away and Strong was next in ans were allowed to have a printed words on the side Saluting our 2018-19 audit report to the Bruggeman reported that line. relative or friend with them. that said United States of Board of Education for the District’s unrestricted Strong said Gary and Strong said time was so America and several law en- veterans on School District 564. Brugge- general fund balance was at Shelby Sorvig drove him to short after his notification forcement escorts. They man said the audit was con- 15 percent, which is within Fargo, N.D.,, where he flew he didn’t have time to even were told only the president Veterans Day the District’s goal of between on a chartered direct flight ask a friend to travel with and honor guard are permit- 10 and 25 percent. to Washington. him. ted to get escorts in the city, In this edition of The The Board of Education Strong, who is a vibrant When asked about the and, boy, did they use the es- Times, we honor all of our approved the audited finan- 90, and said “I got all the memorials they visited, corts. veterans in a special sup- cial statements as presented good genes in the family,” Strong said “You name it, we Strong said they went plement. (Continued on Page 12) doesn’t need much assis- saw it.” everywhere, even down one-

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Anderson fifth degree controlled deputy watched her, Parcell inside the apartment and charged with third degree to drive with due care: allegedly possessed a digital substance crime: On Oct. attempted to reach toward had escaped. The tenant DWI, careless driving, driv- On Nov. 3 at 9:29 p.m., scale with suspected meth 27 at about 7:45 p.m., a her pocket. Inside the chair said Haugen was a friend, ing after revocation and police received a report of residue, a bag of marijuana Pine to Prairie Drug Task on which she was sitting, but she and the man didn’t open bottle. He was arrest- an accident on Greenwood and various drug parapher- Force agent, a probation she pulled out another glass have permission to be in the ed. Street West. At the time of nalia, some of which tested agent and a sheriff’s deputy pipe containing suspected apartment. Inside the book- If readers have any the accident, Tiara Jean positive for meth and others conducted a search at 1236 meth residue. Law enforce- ing room at the jail, a cor- information about the Engen of Newfolden was believed to contain marijua- Edgewood Dr. #4. Tricia ment also found a small rections officer allegedly above crimes, they are driving a 1998 Ford F-150 na wax. While later inven- Leeann Parcell, 45, Thief baggie with “8 balls printed found three small baggies of urged to contact the Law eastbound on the torying the vehicle, police River Falls, has been on the bag and containing meth inside Haugen’s Enforcement Center at Greenwood Street bridge. found a bag underneath the charged with felony meth- what appeared to be a cut- mouth. The baggies 681-6161. According to the report, she front passenger seat. It con- related crime involving chil- ting agent for drugs.” The weighed 1.9 grams with the Thief River Falls lost control of the pickup tained meth and weighed dren and vulnerable adults, complaint indicated that weight of the baggies media receive these truck due to snow/ice. Her about 5.6 grams, including and gross misdemeanor Parcell was charged with included. reports from law enforce- vehicle then rolled down the the bag. Some of the above fifth degree controlled sub- the felony since she lives in DWI: On Nov. 1 at 8:47 ment officials. If these embankment. No injuries items were located in locked stance crime. She was a multi-unit dwelling where p.m., the sheriff’s office per- reports appear in online were reported. Engen has cases and toolboxes, and arrested. The PTPDTF children and vulnerable formed a traffic stop near forums other than those been cited for failure to Anderson provided the agent was conducting an adults may be present. the intersection of 190th owned by Thief River drive with due care. codes and keys to police. ongoing drug investigation Felony fifth degree Street Northeast and Falls media outlets, the Felony fifth degree Anderson allegedly denied of Parcell, according to the controlled substance Highway 59. Kevin Allen information has been controlled substance owning another lock box complaint. At the time, crime: On Oct. 31 at 3:51 Wilson, 30, Garden City, copied. crime, second degree found in the vehicle. Parcell was on supervised p.m., police received a Mich., has been cited for These reports include driving while impaired – Anderson gave police the release and searches may report of possible squatters DWI. He was arrested. names of those charged, refusal, introduction of name of the owner, who told be conducted as part of her at 1236 Edgewood Dr. #4. Property damage: On arrested or cited with contraband into a jail police that he doesn’t own probation. After they Raylene Merrie Haugen, 36, Nov. 3 at 9:57 a.m., the various crimes and and driving after revoca- it. After obtaining a search arrived at her apartment, Thief River Falls, has been sheriff’s office received a offenses. Depending tion: On Nov. 1 at 2:51 warrant, police opened the Parcell said she needed to charged with felony fifth report of property damage upon the circumstances p.m., police performed a lock box and found some go to the bathroom to blow degree controlled substance at 14818 140th Ave. N.W. of a case, charges can be, traffic stop in the 1000 meth, an estimated 0.3 her nose. Instead, the pro- crime. She was arrested. Windows had been broken and sometimes are, block of Tindolph Ave. S. grams of heroin, five bation agent noticed that According to the complaint, at the home. changed or dropped by Dillon Gary Anderson, 24, amphetamine and dex- Parcell was allegedly trying a police officer knocked on Third degree DWI, law enforcement or attor- Thief River Falls, has been troamphetamine pills, and to dispose of or conceal a the apartment door and careless driving, driving neys even before the case charged with four felony drug paraphernalia. At the controlled substance. At announced “police.” He after revocation and reaches court. counts of fifth degree con- jail, corrections officers that time, they found a could hear people moving open bottle: On Nov. 3 at Readers should also trolled substance crime, sec- allegedly found hypodermic gram-type baggie contain- around inside the apart- 6:49 p.m., the sheriff’s office realize that under the ond degree DWI – refusal, needles in Anderson’s jacket ing suspected meth residue. ment and soon heard a win- performed a traffic stop American system of introduction of contraband sleeve. One contained meth. Elsewhere, they found a dow being opened. Haugen near the intersection of jurisprudence, those into a jail and driving after Felony meth-related rubber hose, a glass pipe was then allegedly seen Pennington Avenue and charged with crimes are revocation. He was arrest- crime involving children and two broken glass pipes crawling out of the window. 150th Street Northeast. innocent until proven ed. Two passengers were and vulnerable adults, – all containing suspected Police were unable to locate Todd David Haase, 47, Thief guilty of those crimes in a with Anderson and allowed and gross misdemeanor meth residue. While a a man who had also been River Falls, has been court of law. Statutory stay of adjudication granted for felony drug crime A statutory stay of adjudication Brady Andrew Anderson, 17, trolled substance crime; Jesse protection orders and Domestic failure to drive with due care, Thief River Falls, expired registra- was granted for a felony offense Thief River Falls, following vehicle David Stratton, 35, Grygla, park- Abuse – No Contact orders, domes- $125. tion, $115; Erica Ashley Thomsen, included in the latest edition of the more closely than reasonable and ing within 20 feet of a crosswalk, tic abuse – violation of a protection Kenny Lee Geiser, 43, Thief 24, Thief River Falls, no Minnesota Pennington County Citation prudent, $135; Jess Howard Yale $52; Dustin Wayne Neuschwander, order, $210, $210, 90 days in jail River Falls, failure to obey a traffic driver’s license after 60 days of res- Disposition Bulletin. The Times II, 34, Thief River Falls, charges of 36, Warren, no seat belt worn, stayed for two years, that sentence control device, $135, expired regis- idency, $185, vehicle window tint pays for copies of this public infor- driving after suspension, no insur- $110. is to be served concurrently with tration, $30; Regina Marie Good, violation, $50; Jennifer Ann mation. If it appears in an online ance – owner and a driver’s license Hunter James Perry Lundeen, another case, unsupervised proba- 33, Thief River Falls, charge of fail- Vanhorn, 49, Stephen, 69/60, $125. forum other than The Times’ web- violation were dismissed; Hunter 19, Trail, statutory stay of adjudi- tion for two years, individual ther- ure to drive with due care dis- site, it has been copied. Perry James Lundeen, 19, Trail, cation for a gross misdemeanor apy, obey all harassment/ missed; Kandis Lee Grabanski, 44, Pennington County charges of driving after revocation charge of fifth degree controlled restraining orders and protection Thief River Falls, expired registra- Sheriff’s Office cases: Justin and no proof of insurance were dis- substance crime and continued, orders, another charge of domestic tion, $115, no insurance – owner, “Mental Allen Abrahamson, 40, Crookston, missed. $75, supervised probation for two abuse – violation of a protection $200; Andrew William Spears, 21, statutory stay of adjudication for a Thief River Falls Police years, chemical assessment, pay order, reckless driving and an Thief River Falls, expired registra- felony charge of fifth degree con- Department cases: Jessica $200 cost of prosecution to the K-9 uninsured vehicle were dismissed. tion, $115. Health in trolled substance crime and contin- Leeann Myhre, 36, Thief River Fund, possession of marijuana in a Curtis Richard Ario, 22, Thief Minnesota State Patrol ued, $75, probation to the court for Falls, felony charge of aiding an motor vehicle, $135, 90 days in jail River Falls, driving while cases: Chastity Marie Tabor, 18, three years, set up drug/alcohol offender continued for dismissal, stayed for one year, charges of pos- impaired, $510, 30 days in jail Thief River Falls, 75/55, $225; testing with the sheriff’s office, to $75, unsupervised probation for session of drug paraphernalia and stayed for two years, probation to Edward Patrick Hagl, 48, the complete four weeks of testing per two years, charge of no proof of driving after revocation were dis- the court for two years, chemical Goodridge, no seat belt worn, $110; year with schedule to be deter- insurance dismissed; Jeremy missed. assessment; Jessica Ayala, 27, Kristina Lee Lossing, 18, Kelliher, mined by the sheriff’s office, com- Aaron Tostrup, 22, Viking, driving Dallas James Berg, 34, Thief Thief River Falls, driver’s license 70/55, $145; Kassandra Lyn Workforce” plete by June 1 of each year while after revocation, $260, 90 days in River Falls, domestic assault, violation, $185, uninsured vehicle, Banasau, 34, Thief River Falls, on probation, pay $200 to jail with 60 days stayed for one $210, 90 days in jail stayed for two $200; Felcity Love Villanueva, 20, 65/55, $125; Samantha Irene Dow, Pennington County Crime Victim year, work release and Sentence to years, unsupervised probation for Thief River Falls, expired registra- 39, Ponemah, 65/55, $125; Lacey to be Services, complete chemical Serve privileges, acquitted of two years, individual therapy, obey tion, $115; Dominic David Anne Pendelton, 19, Oklee, 64/55, assessment within 30 days. felony charge of fifth degree con- all harassment/restraining orders, Williams, 22, Thief River Falls, $125; Andrew William Spears, 21, presented “Mental Health in the Workforce: Helping You Can’t Miss With These... 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A Thief River Falls man DNA sample. He was also stance crime. was sentenced for a felony state transfer process with was sentenced Monday, Oct. ordered to pay $210 in fees While executing a search charge of a protection order regard to his supervision. 28 in Pennington County and fines. warrant at the couple’s violation. Another felony He was ordered to provide a District Court for two felony For the latter felony, home at 18320 139th St. charge of a protection order DNA sample. Stephens was offenses. Sanchez was sentenced to N.E., law enforcement violation was dismissed. also ordered to pay $210 in Kathy Svidal Publisher Leonard 60 months in prison to be allegedly saw in plain sight: For the fees and fines. [email protected] S t e v e n served concurrently with a brass bullet casing, a box f o r m e r The charges stemmed S a n c h e z , count 1. He was ordered to of CCI magnum reloading o f f e n s e , from an Aug. 19, 2018, 47, was sen- not use or possess firearms, primer and drug parapher- Stephens was report to police about a pro- tenced for ammunition or explosives. nalia, including a small por- granted a tection order violation, f e l o n y He was ordered to provide a tion of a rubber hose con- five-year stay according to the complaint. charges of DNA sample. He was also taining meth residue. of imposition. A woman reported that fifth degree ordered to pay a $50 fine. Based upon those find- As a condi- Stephens, her ex, randomly Dave Hill c o n t r o l l e d The jury heard testimony ings, law enforcement tion, he was showed up at her home in Editor s u b s t a n c e in the case Sept. 11 and 12, sought and received a sec- ordered to the 800 block of First St. W. [email protected] crime (pre- Leonard according to court records. ond search warrant. More serve super- She didn’t open the door, vious con- Steven Jurors deliberated for about drug paraphernalia, two vised proba- Nathan Lee and she watched as viction) and Sanchez three hours before reaching baggies containing meth, a tion for five Stephens Stephens went to her neigh- felon in pos- their verdicts. 243-caliber bullet with no y e a r s . bors’ home and asked if she session of ammunition. A The charges stemmed primer and a 300-caliber Stephens was ordered to were at home. He then left Pennington County jury from a Dec. 7 report that a bullet casing were found. have no contact with the without contacting the acquitted him of a gross man had located his tools at The complaint noted that victim. He was ordered to woman, who believed Scott DCamp misdemeanor theft charge. Northern Gun and Pawn. more than 0.25 grams of follow all active protection Stephens was living in Sports Editor A felony charge of fifth Sanchez had been accused meth had been found. orders and/or harassment/ Texas at the time. [email protected] degree controlled substance of stealing two torque The complaint noted that restraining orders. The complaint noted that crime (over 0.25 grams of wrenches and a ratchet Sanchez had three prior Stephens was ordered to Stephens had been convict- methamphetamine) was belonging to the father of felony drug convictions, complete a men’s domestic ed of a misdemeanor protec- dismissed prior to the trial. his girlfriend, Mary Ione making him ineligible to violence program that tion order violation in For the former felony, Hutchinson, and then possess ammunition or includes a mental health February 2010, a gross mis- Sanchez was sentenced to pawning them. Chief firearms. evaluation, if required by demeanor protection order 19 months in prison. He Deputy Seth Vettleson also The drug case against probation. He was ordered violation in October 2010 was ordered to not use or learned that Sanchez had Hutchinson is still proceed- to not use or possess and a felony protection April Scheinoha possess firearms, ammuni- an active warrant out of ing in the court system. firearms, ammunition or order violation in February Reporter tion or explosives. Sanchez Wright County for felony Nathan Lee Stephens, explosives. He was ordered 2012. All were Pennington [email protected] was ordered to provide a third degree controlled sub- 43, Grand Forks, N.D., to cooperate with the inter- County offenses. Former daycare director charged DeDe Coltom by April Scheinoha the investigator that she telling the board that she allowed Bruggeman to take receipts for purchases for Sales and Reporter had already given back the kept the money in a safe photos of the documents. Discovery Center. She said Marketing money she had taken. deposit box. Through a subpoena, the Bruggeman would some- 218-681-4450 A former Thief River However, she said she was After Bruggeman’s resig- investigator found that times wait months after the [email protected] Falls daycare center direc- “not a good accountant.” nation, the board found Discovery Place had a purchase to seek reimburse- tor has been charged in The charges stemmed $700 in envelopes in the PayPal account that was ment. Documentation Pennington County District from a yearlong investiga- office. Board members had used to pay for Netflix, would then be added to Court after she allegedly tion that started after a no idea what the money was iTunes and Touchtunes pur- Quickbooks; however, there overpaid herself about sheriff’s deputy began serv- from or why it had been chases over three years. were many checks written $11,500 for health insur- ing on the daycare center’s kept there. They had also Bruggeman provided two to Bruggeman that had no Tom Williams ance over three years. board. He told the police been provided a ledger in statements to the investiga- documentation and the Sales and Dayna Spencer investigator that suspicious which she indicated she had tor. On May 13, she said she employee had no idea why Marketing Bruggeman, 57, Thief River things were occurring and mistakenly charged a total sometimes wouldn’t cash that had been the case. She 218-681-4450 Falls, has been charged the board wanted to meet of $382.20 in eight transac- her paycheck right away also referred to [email protected] with five felony counts of with her. In a meeting with tions to the daycare center’s because cash was tight at Bruggeman’s vendor folder, theft and one gross misde- the investigator Oct. 30, debit card. Board members Discovery Place. which contained documen- meanor count of theft. She 2018, board members said believed she created the When confronted with tation for the reimburse- is scheduled to appear in they had begun receiving ledger after she realized personal purchases related ments. She said Bruggeman court Monday, Nov. 25. She complaints from staff about what the board had found. to shoes, phone cases, cloth- had access to it, which hasn’t yet been booked into Bruggeman about three Over the course of the ing and movies, Bruggeman Bruggeman denied. That the Pennington County Jail. months earlier. They also investigation, the investiga- allegedly said she had reim- folder hasn’t been found. Bruggeman had worked noticed that board meetings tor learned about discrep- bursed Discovery Place. She Bruggeman said the vendor at Discovery Place since weren’t being held and, ancies between the amounts said she and other staff had file was in the Discovery April 1995. She resigned lately, Bruggeman hadn’t in the daycare center’s bank linked their accounts to the Place office when she Oct. 23, 2018, shortly before provided them with accounts and its center’s Amazon Prime resigned. police began investigating. answers about how money Quickbooks software. The account since it offers free Bruggeman was reinter- In an interview with the was being spent. board attributed the dis- shipping. viewed Oct. 27, 2019, after police investigator, A week earlier, crepancies to information With regard to Netflix, the investigator had sifted Bruggeman said she had Bruggeman resigned and being improperly entered she said she used Netflix to through several months of been overpaid for her health provided the board with into the software. Another entertain the kids when it bank statements. None of insurance and placed the $7,165.40 in cash. She said employee handled account- was raining. She noted that the health insurance checks extra money in a petty cash she was taking money and ing functions at the investigator could ask were close to the amount bag. She said she wanted to placing it in a safe deposit Bruggeman’s direction. staff whether that was true. that she had given back to use the money to ensure box at Northern State Bank Search warrants were With regard to Amazon and the board. When told the employees received bonus- to ensure staff would be later executed for out-of-town purchases, amount was around (USPS 627-360) es. Bruggeman said she had able to have bonuses. The Bruggeman’s employee file, Bruggeman said she had $12,000, Bruggeman said (ISSN: 1057-6827) no reason to take the money was the result of her home and her cell used the wrong card. After she wasn’t a good account- money. In a later interview, overpayments from the day- phone. She told the investi- realizing her error, she said ant. She also denied telling Published weekly every Wednesday she allegedly said she knew care center for Bruggeman’s gator that she had taken she would correct it and the board that the money by MCM Media LLC, 324 Main it was wrong to keep funds health insurance. Later, she the employee file to copy a note the mistake. was kept in a safe deposit Avenue North, Thief River Falls, that she had been overpaid allegedly told the investiga- few documents as a result of Another employee told box. The investigator MN 56701-1906. for her health insurance. tor that she kept the funds “what Discovery Place was the investigator that she learned that Bruggeman She didn’t think the amount in a petty cash bag at the trying to do.” The investiga- would reimburse had last accessed the safe SUBSCRIPTION RATES was close to $12,000, telling daycare center. She denied tor obtained the file but Bruggeman if there were deposit box in May 2017. Pennington, Red Lake, Marshall, Roseau, Kittson and East Half TRF woman sentenced for mail theft of Polk Counties...... $44.00/Yr ...... $30.00/6 Mo by April Scheinoha Corrections or any other from a July 8 report to the addressed to individuals maintenance road in the All Other Addresses With Reporter facility at her own expense. Red Lake County Sheriff’s who didn’t live at that loca- Red Lake Falls area. The 567 Zip Code ...... $55.00/Yr Work release and Sentence Office, according to the com- tion. One of the names mail belonged to eight peo- A Thief River Falls to Serve privileges were plaint. A woman reported matched the fake name ple. A second man provided ...... $38.00/6 Mo woman was sentenced granted. Violette was that a check belonging to a written on the endorsed the sheriff’s office with a Elsewhere in the U.S.A...... $77.00/Yr Wednesday, Oct. 30 in Red ordered to serve supervised man had been stolen out of check. The deputy found vehicle description and ...... $46.00/6 Mo Lake County District Court probation for three years. a mailbox at 610 Chicago neither of those individuals license plate. for stealing mail belonging Violette was also ordered Ave. S.W. in Red Lake Falls. were in the Minnesota Before long, the sheriff’s Periodicals Postage Paid At to 16 people to have no contact with the The man had recently Department of Public office drafted and received a Thief River Falls, Minnesota 56701 in the Red victim or his family. She moved to that location and Safety database. warrant to search Violette’s Lake Falls was ordered to not enter his had never received a check On July 11, the woman vehicle outside of 902 POSTMASTER: area. residence. Violette was also that he had been expecting. said an envelope was deliv- Reserve Ave., Thief River Send Address Changes To: A n g e l a ordered to complete a diag- The woman said she had ered and had been Falls. Inside, law enforce- The Times M a r i e nostic assessment. She was seen Violette going to the addressed to one of the fake ment found envelopes PO Box 100 Violette, 29, ordered to provide a DNA mailbox after Violette had names. She believed it con- addressed to five people, Thief River Falls, MN was sen- sample. Violette was been evicted from that tained blank checks. including one of the individ- 56701-0100 tenced for ordered to not use or pos- address June 28. While investigating the uals listed above. They also The Thief River Falls Times is published f e l o n y sess firearms, ammunition A deputy later found that case, the sheriff’s office found a brown box in conjunction with the Northern Watch, charges of Angela or explosives. She was also the check had been cashed learned someone had stolen addressed to a woman and which is published weekly every Saturday. forgery and ordered to pay $135 in fees and endorsed with the mail and/or tampered with DeWalt saw blades ordered Marie The Thief River Falls Times is the official theft of mail, Violette and fines. The right to resti- man’s name and the name mail at mailboxes else- by a woman, who said she newspaper for: Pennington County; Cities according to tution has been reserved. of a woman later deter- where. Trail cameras were had never received them. of Thief River Falls, Goodridge and St. Hilaire; School Districts of Thief River online court The Red Lake County mined to be fictitious. The placed at various mailboxes After Violette’s arrest, Falls 564, Newfolden 441, and Goodridge documents. Sheriff’s Office learned of deputy noticed that the “an” throughout Red Lake Falls. another man came forward 561. For each offense, she was her involvement after in Violette’s signature and On July 18, a woman and said some of his mail The Thief River Falls Times shall not be granted a three-year stay of speaking with witnesses, the “an” in the fake name reported seeing Violette had been stolen July 1. He liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an imposition. As a condition, installing trail cameras and seemed to match. going through the woman’s had installed a trail cam- advertisement. The Thief River Falls she was ordered to serve 30 searching her vehicle. Two days later, the mailbox a day earlier at 610 era, and Violette’s car could Times' liability for other errors or days in jail concurrently Upon being arrested, woman reported that a Chicago Ave. S.W. The be seen on the footage. The omissions in connection with an advertisement is strictly limited to with each sentence and Violette cried and admitted FedEx package had been deputy reviewed footage time coincided with the publication of the advertisement in any another case. Violette was stealing the mail. She said dropped off at the above from a nearby trail camera delivery of his neighbor’s subsequent issue or the refund of any given credit for nine days she had gone to church to address and featured the and saw Violette going DeWalt saw blades and ink monies paid for the advertisement. served. The sentences may try to stop the thefts, but name of someone who does- through the mail there. cartridges, which the neigh- be served starting Nov. 8 at she was unable to stop n’t live there. Two envelopes Five days later, a man bor had never received. THIEF RIVER FALLS 4:30 p.m. at Northwest stealing mail. – one from PayPal and one reported finding miscella- Regional Community The charges stemmed from NetSpend – were also neous mail on a minimum

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Farm & Commercial Pennington County 4-H holds 4-H Awards Banquet Wiring Pennington County 4-H • Record Keeping Award • Rufus and Violet L. Kolseth, Kratka 4-H Club Olson, Nolan Philipp, Local Electricians held its annual 4-H Awards Seventh Grade and Under – Olson Food and Nutrition • Good Citizen Award – Curtis Griffin, Lauren Serving Banquet Sunday, Oct. 27 at Emilea Johnson, Kratka 4- Award – Lily Beavis, Noah Rupprecht, Silverton Johnson, Bennett Iverson, Thief River Falls and the American Legion Club H Club Kratka 4-H Club 4-H Club, and Cooper Riley Murry, Gracie Murry, in Thief River Falls with • Bruce Russell • Alfred and Rebecca Olsonawski, Steiner 4-H Mica Schultz, Nora surrounding areas. more than 130 4-H mem- Memorial Mechanical Solem Memorial Beef Club Bruggeman, Joshua Contact: bers and family members in Science Award – Caleb Award – Noah Rupprecht, • Honor Club – Happy Michalke, Ella Giffen, Tim Anttila attendance. Dyrud, Happy Acres 4- H Silverton 4-H Club Acres 4-H Club Charlie Kangas, Noah The event recognized 4-H Club • Brian Geske Memorial • Friend of 4-H Award – McMullen, Aveah Hanson, 218-688-0084 members for their hard • Out Loud Performing Dairy Award – Curtis Julie Desrocher and Doug Emily Hanson and Liberty Joel Kubischta work and dedication in the Arts Award – Tyler Sele, Griffin, Silverton 4-H Club Franke Thias. 701-789-0272 2018-19 4-H year. Awards Steiner 4-H Club • Skaar Memorial At the awards banquet, • First-year Cloverbuds were distributed for a vari- • Clara Mae Swanson Conservation Award – 4-H graduates, first-year (kindergarten to second ety of project areas. Below Clothing Award – Lily Briley Olsonawski, Steiner members and first-year grade) – KyWynn Carr, is a list of the special Beavis, Kratka 4-H Club 4-H Club Cloverbud members were Isaac Philipp, Kooper awards that were presented • Demonstration Award • Marv Lundin Memorial also recognized. Geiser, Carleigh Iverson at the banquet. – Brianne Ellison, Happy Shop Award – Caleb Dyrud, • 4-H Graduates – Caleb and Ramsey Kenner. Visit our website: • Achievement Award Acres 4-H Club Happy Acres 4-H Club Dyrud, Lisa Kolseth, Tyler www.hopeelectric.com Seventh Grade and Under – • Mr. and Mrs. Clifford • “I Dare You” Award – Sele, Madelyn Westlin, Emilea Johnson, Kratka 4- Jorde Agronomy Award – Lisa Kolseth, Kratka 4-H Victoria German, Mariah H Club, and Olivia Tougas, Lisa Kolseth, Kratka 4-H Club, and Cooper Iverson, Jayce Lizakowski, Happy Acres 4-H Club Club Olsonawski, Steiner 4-H Cooper Olsonawski, Cody • Achievement Award • Marv Lundin Memorial Club Sele, Zackary Stenvik and Seventh Grade and Older – Photography Award – • Red River Valley Jonathan Torstveit. Caitlynn Ellison, Happy McKenna Carr, Silverton 4- Development Association • First-year members facebook.com/trftimes Acres 4- H Club H Club Leadership Award – Lisa (third grade and up) – Abbi

Bar & Grill 307 Main Ave. N. 681-NAIL (6245) Thief River Falls Live Music by: Khrome Saturday, November 9th from 9:00 p.m. until close McKenna Carr received the Marv Lundin Memorial Football Sunday - Watch the Vikings Photography Award at the at the Rusty Nail for your chance at a Pennington County 4-H Vegas Getaway Every Week Banquet. (Submitted) Must Register before Half-Time and be present to win. 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. & 5:30 - 8 p.m. Weekdays Saturday Burger Menu 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday Full Menu 12 - 7 p.m. Among the honorees at the Pennington Victoria German, Mariah Iverson, Jayce Facility available to non-profit organizations and service groups free of charge. County 4-H Banquet were 4-H graduates Lizakowski, Cooper Olsonawski, Cody Sele, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 (from left) Caleb Dyrud, Lisa Kolseth, Tyler Zackary Stenvik and Jonathan Torstveit. HAPPY HOUR 4 - 6 p.m. " BAR BINGO 5p.m. Sele and Madelyn Westlin. Not pictured are (Submitted) LADIES NIGHT 7 p.m. TEXAS HOLD ‘EM 7p.m. VIETNAM VETERANS SUPPORT GROUP 218-683-7034 3:30 - 5 p.m. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 HAPPY HOUR 4 - 6 p.m. PROGRESSIVE BINGO 5 p.m. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 HAPPY HOUR 4 - 6 p.m. Lisa Kolseth received the PROGRESSIVE BINGO 5 p.m. Red River Valley Dance to COLD SHOT 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Development Association SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Leadership Award, an “I BAR BINGO 5p.m. Dare You” Award and the Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Jorde MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Agronomy Award at the HAPPY HOUR 4 - 6 p.m. Pennington County 4-H POST & AUXILIARY MEETING 7 p.m. Banquet. (Submitted) VETERANS DAY Buy 1 drink, get one FREE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 HAPPY HOUR 4 - 6 p.m. Pennington County 4-H Leaders Council Halvorson, Anna Knott, Kenny Geiser and officers include (from left) Rhoda Caitlynn Ellison. (Submitted)

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$1.00 Admisssion Thief River Falls rd Emilea Johnson received 43 Annual the Record Keeping Award – Seventh Grade and Under and an Achievement Award – Seventh Grade and Under HOLIDAY FAIR at the Pennington County 4- at the Ralph H Banquet. (Submitted) Saturday, November 9th Happy Acres 4-H Club was recognized as Johnson; (back row) Aaron Dyrud, Caitlynn 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. the Honor Club at the Pennington County 4- Ellison, Olivia Tougas, Brianne Ellison and Main Entrance & West Entrance H Banquet. Members present included Caleb Dyrud. (Submitted) (front row) Sophia Tougas, Lauren Over 50 Crafters Candles • Quilted Items • Jewelry • Wood Items

Plus many other crafts on display Public Skating is also available during the Craft Show RALPH ENGELSTAD ARENA Tyler Sele received the Out 525 Brooks Ave. N • Thief River Falls, MN (218) 681-2183 • e-mail: [email protected] Loud Performing Arts Award at the Pennington County 4-H Banquet. (Submitted)

THE TIMES’ WEDDING AND ENGAGEMENT POLICY When submitting an announcement, please be advised of our pol- icy regarding weddings and engagements: • Engagement announcements should be submitted at least 30 days prior to the wedding date. Wedding write-ups will be published as follows: • If the wedding took place within six weeks from date of receipt at The Times office, a detailed write-up will be published from in- formation provided, along with a picture, if submitted. • If the wedding took place from six to 12 weeks before submis- sion to The Times, we will run a brief social announcement or a pic- ture with a short caption stating names of the bride and groom, names and addresses of parents, date and place of wedding and where the couple is residing. • If the wedding took place from three to six months before sub- mission to The Times, we will run a brief story or short caption under a picture announcing when the wedding took place. Caleb Dyrud received the Marv Lundin Memorial Shop • There will be no publication of weddings after six months have elapsed. First-year members of Pennington County Philipp, Curtis Griffin, Lauren Johnson and Award and the Bruce Every effort will be made to publish the wedding write-up within 4-H were recognized at the Pennington Bennett Iverson. Not pictured are Joshua Russell Memorial two issues of receipt. Forms are available at The Times office to help County 4-H Banquet. They included (front Michalke, Ella Giffen, Charlie Kangas, Noah Mechanical Science Award in organizing information regarding weddings and engagements. row) Riley Murry, Gracie Murry, Mica McMullen, Aveah Hanson, Emily Hanson at the Pennington County 4- Schultz; (back row) Abbi Olson, Nolan and Liberty Thias. (Submitted) H Banquet. (Submitted) Wednesday, November 6, 2019 Thief River Falls Times www.trftimes.com ~ 5 ANNUAL HUNTERS DINNER Nazareth Lutheran Church Deer Hunters Specials Rural Trail Friday Nov. 8 & Saturday Nov. 9 Sunday, Hours: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 5 - 9 p.m. November 10th Roast Beef at 11 a.m. Dinner & all Serving: Meatballs, the fixings mashed potatoes and gravy, corn Smoked and desserts Pulled Pork Four United States military veterans recent- Ferman, Navy; Bob Loeffler, Army; Donald Adults: $12 Sandwiches ly received quilts from the Red, White and Kezar, Army; and Glen Limesand Jr., Army. Ages 12 - 5: $6 Blue Quilters in recognition of their service (Submitted) 4 & Under: Free Burger Baskets Homemade Chili to our country. They were (from left) Garry $40 per family max Located in the Plummer American Legion 150 Central Ave, Plummer Wed - Sat: Lunch 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Supper 5 - 9 p.m. DEER HUNTERS! It matters where you drop your deer hides. Don’t be fooled by other signs. Donate it where it matters. Look for the orange drop box sign. Your local chapter funds: Scholarships for area youth camps Outdoor magazine in local schools High School Trap League Remove invasive species These students were selected as Students Grzadzielewski, Maxton Peterson, Jameson Provide seed for your wildlife food plots of the Month for October at Franklin Middle Hurst, Avery Koop; (back row) Casey School. Pictured are (front row) Gretta Nelson and Sophia Vidal. (Submitted) Consider joining us as a member of your local chapter. Tesoro - Hwy 59 SE, TRF Erl’s Market - 8th & Main, TRF Falls Radiator - Hwy 59 N, TRF Petro Pumper - Hwy 1 & 59, TRF Phillips Iron & Metal - Main Ave N, TRF Cenex Station - Atlantic Ave, TRF Farmers Union Oil/Cenex - Goodridge Underdahl Hardware Hank - Newfolden

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Thief River Falls A variety of vendors and nonprofit organi- annual event was held at the Thief River zations had items for sale Saturday, Nov. 2 Falls Eagles Club. November 14 | 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the Celebrate the Holidays show. The Turning Back The Times … Meet with a health and wellness coach to learn your numbers with the InBody Body Athletic Club opens Composition analysis and My BioCheck screening test. During these appointments, doors to its gymnasium you will also have the opportunity to discuss 1919 - One Hundred dent and John C. Penn, sec- -A monument honoring Years Ago retary-treasurer, of Arctic and remembering all the programs and services available to -John Bratrud has been Enterprises, Inc. by the men and women who served elected mayor with 406 board of directors. in the Armed Forces was support you. votes. Four members of the -Don Bruggeman has installed in the Viking City Council, Ole Ihle, been elected president of cemetery. The $2,000 cost of Severn Brandon, Carl the Thief River Falls Grade the monument was shared Froseth, and H.A. A Milk Producers voting by Viking Township and the Inbody Body Composition Analysis Brumund, were reelected. unit. City of Viking. -The Athletic Club organ- 1979 - Forty Years Ago -The Wayne Vettleson Comprehensive state-of-the-art body composition analysis ized by G.A. Fallness will -A Republic Airlines dairy cow herd has been open the doors to its gymna- plane landing at the Thief ranked the top producing » FREE for Altru & You with Medica members sium under the Citizens River Falls Regional Airport herd in the Red Lake- » $20 for nonmembers State Bank some time this made an unscheduled stop Pennington County area. month. Equipment consists as it slid off the runway due -Persian Gulf war veter- of a chest exercising to heavy winds and heavy an Margo Peterson shared machine, dumb bells, wet snow. her story of time spent serv- ® Indian clubs, and boxing -J.J. Womack has been ing in the Desert Storm con- MyBioCheck gloves. elected to the Thief River flict in this issue of The Biometric measures report card that shows cholesterol, -Superintendent W.A. Falls City Council. Times. Ziegler of the Thief River -The ACE (Adults 2009 - Ten Years Ago diabetes risk, blood pressure and weight Falls schools has been elect- Continuing Education) -The City of Thief River ed secretary-treasurer of Club at Northland College Falls and Pennington » FREE for Altru & You with Medical members the Northwestern will host an open house Nov. County are continuing to » $30 for nonmembers Minnesota Education 15. move forward with the con- Association. 1989 - Thirty Years Ago cept of a joint Airport 1969 - Fifty Years Ago -“M*A*S*H” will be pre- Authority. -Dr. Robert B. Howard, sented this weekend as the -On Nov. 2 the board of To schedule your screening tests, please call dean of the health sciences Lincoln High School fall School District 564 received center at the University of play. a presentation on the 218.681.7280. Minnesota, will be the guest -The Sno-drifters and Honeywell Instant Alert for speaker at the kickoff ban- Jaycees of Thief River Falls Schools, which would allow quet for the Thief River have been presented with schools to communicate Falls “Focus on Aging” the 1989 Promotion Award with parents and guardians observance, a cooperative by the International about emergency situa- 1845 Hwy 59 South venture by several local Snowmobile Racing organi- tions, using a number of dif- Suite 800 agencies to give a public zation. ferent mediums. view of “comprehensive -Carl Clark, Dennis -The Franklin Middle Thief River Falls, MN community geriatric servic- Kiesow, and Darla Twomey School Music Department es.” have been elected to the will present its first concert -William G. Ness has local school board. of the year, “Just Singin’” on altru.org been elected a vice presi- 1999 - Twenty Years Ago Nov. 19. 6 ~ www.trftimes.com Thief River Falls Times Wednesday, November 6, 2019 Two Theology in the Trenches … "new" I flat out refuse to buy into Commercial-Free what this world is selling No internet required radio called “The Red Poppy with those who seed and Greenhouse” along Main grow. Once grown, they load stations. Street in a small town just them into the truck to deliv- down the road. The beauti- er the mums near enough Get your HD Radio: ful plants are arranged and for me to purchase. by Kathleen $100 donation to Available at Pioneer 90.1 studios rearranged daily alongside And now, I wonder. I Northland Community & Kjolhaug pumpkins from local grow- wondered where the grow- Pioneer 90.1 ers. Behind the pumpkins, ers got the seed in order to Technical College next to the colorful array of plant and grow? Hear PolkaCast & (218) 683-8587 mums, are large silken tas- I went back to the root of I refuse. Flat out, I seled corn stalks brought in it all and this is what I dis- Neon 90 "Pop Oldies" refuse to buy into what this by yet another local farmer. covered. “Then God said, world is selling. No, I’m not Next to that are straw ‘Let the land produce vege- buying into the negative bales, and did I mention you tation: seed-bearing plants that all is doom and gloom. can purchase them in two and trees on the land that It is not. You see … I view different sizes? Someone bear fruit with seed in it, things differently. Trust me took time to not only create according to their various when I say that I know it’s larger bales with which to kinds.’ And it was so. The not always a bed of roses, decorate around town and land produced vegetation: because when I look out my country, but smaller ones plants bearing seed accord- kitchen window, I see just in case the big ones did ing to their kinds and trees mums. Literally, there is not fit the need. bearing fruit with seed in it one big mound of these Did the seasonal shop according to their kinds. bright yellow potted plants owner plant and seed the And God saw that it was and next to it another mums? She did not, but lit- good.”(Genesis 1:11-12). vibrant purple bunch in full erally has her hand in it, so I take note about his bloom upon my front porch. to speak, as she knows well thoughts on that which he It’s a beautiful view. That is the lineage from whence created. What did he have literally what I see and how they came. Closely and to say about it? “And God I see things. carefully, she nurtures each saw everything that he had I decorated accordingly step. made, and, behold, it was because it makes my corner Soon, the truck driver very good” (Genesis 1:31). of the world just a little delivers the beautiful mums As the seasonal shop happier, a tad more peace- with his beautiful big truck owner made mention, her ful, and flat out brightens to the beautiful shop thoughts, perhaps like the my day each time I look out owner’s seasonal space so producer and the consumer, my room with a view. that I could buy the mums maybe it’s not all that far My front porch mums I to make my own space upon between the seed maker did not plant from seed, but the front porch a little and that which we behold. if I did not seed them, who brighter. So did the truck Her words, laid bare, spoke did? driver plant and seed the truth. Driving past an outdoor mums? He did not. It just doesn’t get more shop set up seasonally for If the truck driver did not locally grown than that, and such a time as this is where plant and seed the mums, I refuse to see it any other I first spotted them in full who did? way for it is not only good, it bloom. This is where I Shoulder to shoulder and is very good. Amen. bought them. Funny thing hand to hand, the seasonal it is to buy mums at a place shop owner works diligently Speaking of … Riding on the train of life presence of my grandmoth- the train at their destina- er and grandfather, as well tions, leaving a permanent as many other ancestors, so empty spot in our lives, by close to me that they are while the departure of other Sherry almost looking over my passengers went nearly shoulder. They seem to be unnoticed, and we didn’t LaCoursiere pleased with me for what I even realize they had vacat- Pippin am writing and the changes ed their seats. I make each time. This The train was accompa- makes me feel as though my nied by joy, sorrows, I’m sure this story was writing is a good thing. dreams, discoveries, expec- written especially for all of I first read this old story tations, hellos, and good- us, so we should read it and long ago, but it is one I just byes. A successful journey learn. I like to read it in love to read over and over. I required that we gave of October, because in my fam- don’t know who wrote it or ourselves while having as ily, October is “The Month where it came from. It good a relationship as possi- of Many Birthdays.” Maybe seems to have just magical- ble with our fellow travel- I should call it “The Month ly appeared one day. I hope ers. of Life.” you enjoy it too. There is The great mystery to all The story is odd to me. It something about it that passengers is this: seems to direct the reader tugs on my heart, perhaps The mystery writer or writer through the story, partly because I was born never told us the station almost to a finality that is and raised here in our rail- where we would depart the inevitable. It was as if my road town of Thief River train. Thus, we travelled pen were reluctant to con- Falls. through life as best we tinue at times, and then at Back when I was young, could, loving, forgiving, and times, it flew along the nearly all the men worked offering the best of who we paper. At other times, the at the railroad one way or were to our fellow travelers. Fall is a eat time pen appeared to stop and another. My grandfather It is important we did think about it for a while, was a railroad man and so this because, when the time something like what we do was one of my uncles. comes to leave our seat and when we write a tale of our Several of my cousins were step down from the train, to talk with yr family abt yr own times. or still are railroad men, we shall leave beautiful I have tried to copy this too, even though the rail- memories of ourselves for story as if it were actually road train has continued to the passengers who will be written, but it always gives shrink through the years of continuing their journey on Medice Pt D Open Enrlment Optis. me other words, and stories my “journey.” the Train of Life. to add or subtract, as if each Here is the story for you: I wish you a joyful and time I work with it, there is THE TRAIN OF LIFE rewarding train journey. a desire to change the story. 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® 201 Horace Ave. N Thief River Falls, MN The Thief River Falls Area Community Fund improve the space,” said Alecia Hunt, Food (218) 681-2932 recently provided a $2,000 grant to the Thief Shelf executive director. Pictured are (from River Falls Food Shelf to replace and repair left) Dennis Bona with the Community its building’s roof and interior ceiling. “We Fund; Hunt; Ann Zizzo, Food Shelf Board Store Hours: Mon - Fri: 8am - 6pm • Sat: 8:30am - 5:30pm • Sun: Closed are thankful for these funds to help fix the vice chairperson; and Ole Tweet with the roof at the Food Shelf. It has already helped Community Fund. (Submitted) Wednesday, November 6, 2019 COLUMNISTS Thief River Falls Times ~ 7 Prowler Proud … Child The Prowler Way Behavior … KIDS Chores can at Challenger be beneficial Elem. School to children Bad &Behavior "Make your bed." by Patrick Marolt Students are taught the "Clean up the toys." "Take Principal at expectations for appropri- out the garbage." Parents Challenger Elem. School ate behavior in the class- routinely utter these phras- room, bathroom, cafeteria, es and others to their chil- playground, buses, hall- dren. When you enter ways, and for special Children can be adept at Challenger Elementary events. Throughout the procrastinating in regard to School you will see students year students and class- their chores. Parents must practicing the four expecta- rooms that demonstrate the be diligent when introduc- tions of PBIS - Positive school-wide expectations ing children to age-appro- Behavioral Interventions will be recognized in vari- priate chores because they and Supports: Be ous ways. We have the can help youngsters grow Respectful, Be Responsible, Prowler Way blue tickets; up into well-rounded and Be Safe and Build teachers and staff give stu- knowledgeable individuals. Relationships. We are dents a blue ticket whenev- By giving children beginning our sixth year of er they are caught using responsibilities, kids feel being a PBIS school. The Prowler Way (ex. if a like full participants in the PBIS is a school-wide student is being quiet when family. In fact, Harvard program teaching students walking in the hallway or if Grant study researchers appropriate behaviors, they are helping a friend). identified love and worth rewarding those appropri- Every week, each teacher ethic as things all people ate behaviors in exciting draws a few blue tickets need in order to be happy ways, and creating a pre- and the names drawn are and successful. For children dictable and consistent dis- given privileges. We also who do not work outside of cipline system. It is impor- draw names in the office the home, chores can instill tant to maintain communi- every Friday. A student a work ethic that helps cation with from each grade level is parents/guardians to drawn and given a prize. Chores can ensure they and the school There are traveling tro- are supporting each other phies to award excellent instill a work and appropriate student Prowler Way behaviors in ethic that helps behavior is enforced in all the cafe; every week one areas. class from each grade level them be happy PBIS is based on is rewarded with the cafe and successful. research that shows if you trophy. The award winners teach students exactly what are announced over the them be happy and success- is expected of them, give intercom. Also, we have the ful. Each child matures at a them opportunities to prac- Prowler Way Traveling different pace, but many tice the desired behavior Magnet for the buses. Bus kids can manage the most and reinforce those appro- drivers will watch for posi- common household chores priate behaviors; they are tive behaviors and present when they reach certain more likely to engage in the a gold ticket to the students ages. desired behavior and, there- when they have done their Here are some tips that fore, have less behavioral job on the bus. We draw two make navigating kids' issues. PBIS is a well- winners each week, the chores a little easier. researched program that is winning buses receive the • Don't require perfec- being done in thousands of PBIS Bus Winner Magnet Times for Toddlers … tion. A child may not imme- schools across the U.S. with which they will “display” diately perform a chore as outstanding results in proudly for the week. What to do instead of spanking well as an adult or adhere reducing suspensions, office We want to thank all the strictly to a parent's specifi- discipline referrals and parents/guardians, along Education Department of BOOK OF THE WEEK cations. For kids to learn increased academic with our staff for their sup- Parents who use School District 564.) There are thousands of from the experience and be achievement. port in the Prowler Way! spanking as a method of SOMETHING TO TALK books written for young encouraged to continue, controlling their children’s ABOUT children every year and parents need to be a little behavior usually do so For infants and toddlers, many are available for you more flexible when judging Positive Thoughts … because 1) it seems the eas- redirection can simply to borrow from a public how kids perform their iest, most effective way to mean to distract: “Look library or can be purchased chores. Yelling that the job modify behavior, 2) by and what I have over here!” and from a bookstore or online. wasn't done up to snuff may Giving thanks large they themselves were then get them interested in Here are a classic children’s set kids up for failure, com- spanked and 3) they believe something else. book or two that your fami- pelling them to throw in the they have no other option. (Contributed by the ly might enjoy: towel prematurely. In truth, research shows Early Childhood Family McCully, Emily. The • Even young kids are for the angels that spanking is a poor dis- Education Department of Orphan Singer. old enough for chores. The ciplinary measure with School District 564.) Determined that their family resource Focus on harmful long-term side ACTIVITIES daughter realize her musi- the Family says that chil- effects (see last week’s col- Singing with Children cal destiny, her poor but dren as young as 2 or 3 can in our lives umn). The good news is that Children love to sing and devoted parents send her start to help with chores. there are many other ways a good way to enjoy some of away as a baby to the Assisting with making beds earlier columns, but I to manage a child’s behav- the seasonal themes is to Venetian “ospedale,” know- or picking up toys can be a believe that there are ior. Here are some sugges- use “piggyback” songs. ing she will be raised as an great place to start. by Dan angels among us. Oh sure, I tions: These are words that are orphan and will never be Children can be allowed to have my share of days of 1. Create an environ- set to the tune of a familiar allowed to return home. get dressed with minimal Bartsch stubbing my toes when I ment of clear expectations, children’s song. Two fall Laguna, Sofie. Too parental help or choose wake up or slipping and which help children feel songs may be: Loud Lily. Lily’s family daily outfits as they reach falling on the ice (which I safe. Clear expectations Leaves and friends often complain school age. Children can would be a gold medal win- include statements that (Tune: “Twinkle, that she is too loud, but that help with cleaning, laundry ner); but I believe that my describe your expectations Twinkle Little Star”) loudness makes her a hit in and other tasks by the time Well, as this is the first grandparents, Lloyd and in terms that your child can Wednesday in November, All join hands and circle the school play. they reach middle school Ellen Spray, are my angels understand. ‘round VIDEO VARIETY age. this column is about a popu- who are always with me 2. Reward appropriate lar thing this month – giv- While we watch the In addition to the books • Give a lot of praise. and keep an eye on me. And behavior. Hugs, smiles and leaves fall down. that are available for your Praise kids as they are per- ing thanks. I know that everyone who special time together are all I was doing my house- See them twirling to the family, there are also many forming their chores and reads this also has angels rewards that reinforce ground. movies and documentaries reward this good behavior. hold chores by cleaning up keeping an eye on them in appropriate behavior and my bathroom the other day, See them whirling all that may make you laugh The goal is for parents to which I will always give encourage progress. around. and inspire you, as well. build positive momentum, when I thanks. 3. When a child almost had a See them skipping here Here is one classic choice: especially for young chil- As we all breaks a rule or acts inap- and there. Arthur’s Music dren. little acci- November is a know, the propriately, find a conse- dent. I was See them flipping in the Jamboree. Join Arthur in • Be consistent. Stick to time to give month of quence that fits the problem air. a medley of musical a chore schedule and cleaning my November is and the age of your child. bathtub when Changing Seasons mishaps. remind children tasks must thanks … a time to give 4. Keep in mind that (Tune: “I’m a Little WONDERS OF THE be completed in adherence my bath mat thanks for very young children are not slipped under Teapot”) WEB to that schedule. Assigning what we have candidates for discipline. I’m a little person The Internet has long kids a chore one week and my feet and I was inches and the family and friends You need to deal with away from bumping my Who’s aware been available to supple- then not another may dis- we have in our lives. For infants and toddlers in a Of the changes in the air. ment your parenting knowl- courage kids from accepting head on the side of the tub. me, I have given thanks different manner. They are But, I was able to put out First the leaves turn edge and skills. This is one the responsibility of chores. every day for my family and not yet able to control their brown web location that your fam- • Hold them account- my arms and stop myself my awesome friends who behavior as an older child from getting a bump on my And then they fall. ily might enjoy: Music able. It's easy to spoil chil- walk the same path I do on does. To prevent them from Then the snow comes crafts and activities for dren by giving in to every- head. Well, as you may have the road of life. And most of hurting themselves, baby- figured out, all my muscles lightly down. kids. http://www.dltk- thing they desire and not all, I want to give thanks for proof your house and use SCAVENGER HUNT kids.com/crafts/music/index expecting enough of them tensed up and I was a bit readers like you who come redirection or distraction sore. But the situation was For next week’s .htm in return. To ensure their up to me and say “I like when a child is in danger or Activities feature, you will Remember that you can children can function inde- that I had my little accident what you write.” Your kind misbehaving. on a Saturday, and I had to need a large popsicle stick, also visit the website of pendently in the outside words and my guardian These are only a few paint, seasonal stickers and your local public library to world, parents have to be in church to sing at both angel Ellen Spray, who used ideas for parents to try. The services in the choir. So, I magnetic tape. find out more about local instill a sense of accounta- to work for The Times, have more ideas you have the (Contributed by library services. Libraries bility in their youngsters. iced my lower back and took given me the open imagina- better, as no one idea will aspirin and took it easy that Discovery Place Early in much of northwest Chores can help do just tion that you all enjoy. work in all situations or Learning Center.) Minnesota are listed on the that. day. I had a good night’s Well, I hope you have a with all children. sleep, so I was able to sing JOKE OF THE WEEK Northwest Regional Chores can help children wonderful day and, as Good Luck! Q: What month are Library website: grow up to become respon- in the choir that Sunday. always, God bless. (Contributed by the I have said this before in trees afraid of? http://www.nwrlib.org/ sible, hardworking adults. Early Childhood Family A: Sept-TIMBER! On the Other Hand … My tie blankets are more than just blankets than just two pieces of fab- hearts all over it. My mom made me realize the impor- then headed straight to the and for background noise, ric tied together. I always made it so that I would tance blankets can have. fabric section. We decided we put on “Shrek.” associated them with differ- always have a piece of my This is a piece of my mom we wanted the same pat- When I use my giraffe by ent events that impacted parents even if they weren't that I will always have. terned fabric, but the back blanket, I think about how Maria my life. When I look back at there with me. She made This blanket, in particular, of all our blankets would be spontaneous making it was, all my blankets, I remember the blanket with love, and was made from love and a different solid color. We and how it is always an Nordhagen all the memories associated with the intention of giving hope. Love for me, and the decided on giraffes for the adventure when the three of with those blankets. That’s me some sort of familiarity hope that I would soon be a pattern. For the solid color, us are together. It helps why I continue making when the time came for me part of the family. my sister got blue, I got bring me comfort when I am On the Other Hand is them. Whether it is a more to go home with them. Last winter, my siblings white, and my brother got missing them while they written by students serious memory, or a fun To this day, I still have and I decided to make ‘sib- black. are off in college studying. I attending Lincoln High one, there will always be a the blanket she made me, ling blankets,’ as we called When we got home, we am also reminded of how School in Thief River story to tell. and I keep it on the side of them. It was around 10 p.m. headed towards our base- much I love my family, and Falls. My first-ever tie blanket my bed. when we got the idea to ment and laid out all of our how lucky I am to have Mom made in Guatemala I kept the blanket all make blankets. We all fabrics. On our coffee table, them in my life. while my adoption process these years, and after my sprang up from our seats we had bowls of ice cream, Tie blankets have was still happening. It was mom's passing, I went look- and ran to my sister’s car. which we also grabbed always been more to me a small pink blanket with ing for it. When I found it, it We drove to Walmart and while we were at Walmart, 8 ~ Thief River Falls Times OBITUARIES Wednesday, November 6, 2019 Sharon L. Iverson, 78 Avis M. Frazer, 79 Earl B. Swenson, 98 Thief River Falls - days and family gatherings, Thief River Falls - Avis at the Liquor Store in Oklee - Earl Bernell as well as selling and servic- Sharon L. Iverson, 78, of knitting, crocheting, paint- Frazer, of Thief River Falls, Goodridge for a couple Swenson, age 98, passed ing: farm machinery, cars, Thief River Falls passed ing, Norwegian rosemaling passed away peacefully on years. away on November 4, 2019 trucks, snowmobiles, recre- away peacefully on and was very artistic ~ she Friday, November 1, 2019 at Avis was united in mar- at his home in Oklee. ational equipment and trail- Thursday, October 30, 2019 was the original Martha Sanford Hospital in Thief riage to Eugene Paul Frazer Funeral services will be ers. Earl was active in his at Sanford Stewart. Her music was also River Falls. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church held at 1:30 business in Oklee until the Hospital in very important to her. Mass of on October 20, 1958. They p.m. on past three months. Earl Fargo, ND, Sharon played by ear the C h r i s t i a n lived and raised their family S u n d a y , also served as a Councilman with her lov- piano, accordion and organ. Burial will wherever Gene was sta- N o v e m b e r and Mayor of Oklee. ing hus- Sharon was a quiet woman be held at tioned while serving in the 10, 2019 at When Earl was a teenag- b a n d , who enjoyed being home 10:30 a.m. Army for the first years of the Oklee er, he choose to serve God daughters, with family around her. o n their marriage; including School. This and he was true to his con- grandchil- In the early family years, T h u r s d a y, Illinois, France, Germany, will be pre- victions until the end of his dren and Sharon enjoyed snowmobil- November 7, Arizona and Maryland. ceded by a life. Both Earl and Bergit great-grand- ing on weekends with the 2019 at St. They had five children: visitation at encouraged their children children by Goodridge Snowmobile A n n ’ s Paul, Wayne, Kenneth, 12:30 p.m. and others to put God first her side. Club. She belonged to Faith C a t h o l i c Lourenda and Brian. at the Oklee in their lives. Vi s i t a t i o n Lutheran Church in Church in Avis is survived by her S c h o o l . Earl was preceded in was held on Sunday, Goodridge where she taught Goodridge, with Father four children: Paul (Teresa) Burial will be at Oakland death by his parents Selmer November 3, 2019 at Sunday School and was a Adam Hamness celebrating. Frazer of Decater, MS, Cemetery in rural McIntosh. and Synneva Swenson; Johnson Funeral Service in member of the Circle. After Burial will be held at St. Wayne (Vicky) Frazer of Earl was born January brother, Silas Swenson; sis- Thief River Falls. The funer- moving back to Thief River Bernard’s Cemetery in Thief Oklee, Kenneth Frazer of 15, 1921 five miles north of ter Lavina Swenson; and an al service to celebrate Falls, she’s been a member River Falls. Thief River Falls and Oklee, and he grew up on infant grandson, Brian Sharon’s life was held on of Trinity Lutheran Church, Visitation will be held Lourenda Colden of farms north and south of Carlson. Monday, November 4, 2019 and of Dance Club and Card from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., Goodridge; seven grandchil- Oklee. He attended school at Earl is survived by his at Trinity Lutheran Church Club. with a 7 p.m. prayer service, dren: Danielle (Jason) Bucktown School in wife Bergit, to whom he in Thief River Falls. Burial Survivors include on Wednesday, November 6, Weleski, Tyler Colden, Lambert Township. After would have been married 75 was held at Greenwood Sharon’s loving husband of 2019 at Johnson Funeral Haydn Frazer, Hallie being in business for many years on November 10. He is Cemetery. almost 61 years, Leon; Service in Thief River Falls. Frazer, Holden Frazer, years, Earl earned a GED in survived by his brother Ray Sharon Lee Miller was daughters, Rosie Dahlen Visitation will also be held Katelyn Colden and Oklee at age 60. Swenson (Barb) and sister- born on November 27, 1940 and Roxanne (LeRoy) from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 Havanna Frazer; great On November 10, 1944, in-law Polly Swenson. Earl in Thief River Falls, the Iverson-Boice all of Thief a.m. on Thursday at the grandchildren: Brooklynn, Earl married Bergit Jellum is also survived by his five daughter of Morris and River Falls, and Rhonda church. Taylor, Dawson and Allie; in Grand Rapids. They made children: Karen Carlson Signe (Sjulestad) Miller. She (Ryan) Haugen of Roseau; Avis Melvina Sturre was brother, Curtis Sturre of their home on a farm five (Doug), Curt Swenson was baptized and confirmed grandchildren: Robby born April 26, 1940 in North Oklee; sister-in-law, Phyllis miles south of Oklee. They (Caroline), Tim Swenson at Reiner Free Lutheran (Holly) Dahlen, Jamie Township, the daughter of Sturre; and several nieces moved into Oklee when Earl (Donna), Don Swenson Church, rural Goodridge. (Todd) Nohl, Lindsay (Andy) Herman and Doris (Phelps) and nephews. started his business there in (Cheri), and Sherry Dake She attended country school Paulson, Rozlynn (Brad) Sturre. She was baptized in Avis is preceded in death 1952, and they resided there (Larry), as well as 13 grand- and graduated from Johnsrud and Jena (Cliff) the Catholic faith at St. by her husband Eugene on for the past 20 years in their children and 29 great grand- Goodridge High School with Johnsrud; great-grandchil- Bernard’s Catholic Church. December 23, 2011; one son, house in Oklee on “Sunset children. the class of 1958. As a grad- dren: Henry, Eden, Dawson Avis made her first Brian Frazer in 1974; par- Corner”. In lieu of flowers, dona- uation gift, Sharon received Joel, Otto and Baer Nohl, Communion and ents, Herman and Doris Earl was an entrepreneur tions may be made to a diamond ring from the love Bo, Tanner and Lauren Confirmation at St. Ann’s (Phelps) Sturre; siblings: and was engaged in many Hospice Red River Valley at of her life, Leon Iverson. Paulson, Jordynn, Donny Catholic Church in Burnard (Kathy) Sturre, different business ventures www.hrrv.org or 800-237- On December 6, 1958, and Jennings Johnsrud, Goodridge. Venetta (Stanley Sr.) in the Oklee area over the 4629 Sharon and Leon were unit- Carter Lee and Cash Avis graduated from Skibicki, Marlene (Edvin) past 80 years – including Condolences may be sent ed in marriage at the par- Johnsrud; siblings, Delores Goodridge High School in Hanson, Gerald (Lettie) raising mink, grain farming, at www.johnsonfuneralser- sonage in Goodridge by Rev. Keim, Edgar (Dorothy) 1958. While in school she Sturre, Janice (Dennis) raising livestock, selling vice.com A.B. Heltne. They made Miller, Marilyn worked for her sister on the Hanson, Enzely (Phyllis) petroleum products, truck- A00003B2019NV06 their home in Thief River LaCoursiere, Richard (Judy) farm, the summer of her Sturre and Kenneth Sturre; ing, running a restaurant, Falls and to this union three Miller, Norman (Sharon) sophomore year, and worked brothers-in-law: Stanley children were born, Rosalee, Miller, Judy (Richard) for Kiefs Café. The summer Skibicki Sr., Edvin Hanson, Roxanne and Rhonda. In Anderson, Joyce (Larry) of her Junior and Senior and Dennis Hanson; sisters- 1966, the family made their Geer, Morrie (Mary) Miller year she worked at the in-law, Kathy Sturre and home in Goodridge and in and Gene (Kari) Miller; sis- Veizina Café in Goodridge. Lettie Sturre. 1973 they moved onto the ters-in-law: Elaine (Harold) Following her graduation Condolences may be sent Iverson Family Farm, which Skreland, Judy Briski, she worked in Grand Forks at www.johnsonfuneralser- they owned and operated. Sharon Ann Iverson and at the Buckle restaurant. vice.com Sharon worked at Susan Iverson; and many Following Gene’s retirement A00003B2019NV06 Parkin’s Corner Drug for a other relatives and friends. from the Army, Avis worked short time, but when her Sharon is preceded in daughters were born she death by parents; son-in- made raising her girls her law, Joel Dahlen; brothers- priority. She also worked at in-law: Arnold Keim, Dick T.H.E. BUS ROUTES & SCHEDULES the Goodridge School and LaCoursiere, Conrad Tri-Valley Heartland Express Goodridge Café for a time. Iverson and Allen Iverson. Sharon loved her veg- Condolences may be sent Please Read! All routes Thursday, November 7: etable and flower gardens, at www.johnsonfuneralser- will arrive approximate- Fargo/Moorhead she sewed all of her daugh- vice.com ly between 10 and 11 a.m. Friday, November 8: No All Routes Are Now ter’s clothes, she loved bak- A00003B2019NV06 service ing and cooking for the holi- Guaranteed! Please call Monday, November 11: by 3:00 p.m. the day No service before to reserve your Tuesday, November 12: Carol J. Lambert, 79 ride. Thief River Falls –––––––––– Wednesday, November Thief River Falls - weaving, scrapbooking, Pennington, Marshall 13: Warren City Wide 9 a.m. Carol Jean Lambert, 79 of spending time and playing & Kittson Counties - 11:15 a.m., Hallock City Thief River Falls, passed with her grandkids, and (800) 201-4342 Option 3 Wide 12:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m., away peacefully on Friday, spending time with family Karlstad City Wide 2:45 November 1, 2019 at and friends. p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Oakland Park Communities, Carol was an active mem- –––––––––– Thief River Falls with her ber of St. Bernard’s Catholic Polk, Red Lake and loving fami- Church and was active at St. Clearwater Counties ly at her Bernard’s School. She also (800) 201-3432 Option 3 side. held membership with the Thursday, November 7: Mass of American Legion Auxiliary No service c h r i s t i a n and Pennington County Briley Olsonawski received Friday, November 8: Lily Beavis received the burial was Circle Group. Bemidji the Skaar Memorial held on Survivors include Carol’s Monday, November 11: Rufus and Violet L. Food Conservation Award at the T u e s d a y , loving husband of 48 years, Grand Forks and Nutrition Award and the Pennington County 4-H November 5, James Lambert of Thief Tuesday, November 12: Clara Mae Swanson Banquet. (Submitted) 2019 at St. River Falls; daughter, Dawn Mahnomen Clothing Award at the B e r n a r d ’ s (Chris) Connor of Parker, Wednesday, November Pennington County 4-H C a t h o l i c CO; son, Jason (Megan) 13: No service Church in Lambert of Victoria; grand- Banquet. (Submitted) Thief River Falls. Burial fol- children: Ayden Connor, lowed at St. Bernard’s Zachary Lambert, Amelia Cemetery in Thief River Lambert, Isabelle Lambert; Falls. siblings: Larry (Cathy) Rude Julie Desrocher received a Carol Jean Rude was of Eveleth, Charlene Friend of 4-H Award at the born April 9, 1940 in Thief Schachner of Charlotte, NC, Pennington County 4-H River Falls, the second of Arlo (Deb Ernst) Rude of Banquet. (Submitted) twelve children born to Thief River Falls, LaDawn Herman and Beatrice Olson of Thief River Falls, (Lokken) Rude. She was Charlotte (Steve) baptized on May 12, 1940 in Fillingsness of Omaha, NE, Thief River Falls and con- David (Tammy) Rude of firmed at St. Pauli Lutheran Tofte, Candise (Larry) Church in rural Thief River Tveitbakk of Bellvue, NE Falls. She attended Knox and Timothy Rude of Elementary School and Parker, CO; sister-in-law, graduated from Lincoln Kae Rude of Cambridge, and High School with the class of many nieces, nephews, rela- Noah Rupprecht received 1958. tives and friends. the Alfred and Rebecca Following school Carol Carol is preceded in death Solem Memorial Beef worked at Rex Café in Thief by her siblings, Betty Doug Franke received a River Falls before moving to (Culver) Kisch, Harlan Brianne Ellison received Award and a Good Citizen Minneapolis, and then to Rude, Sharon (Kenny) Friend of 4-H Award at the the Demonstration Award at Award at the Pennington Boulder, CO. Carol then Corriveau and brother-in- Pennington County 4-H the Pennington County 4-H County 4-H Banquet. went to work for Shell Oil in law, Terry Olson. Banquet. (Submitted) Banquet. (Submitted) (Submitted) Billings, MT and Seattle, Condolences may be sent Olivia Tougas received an WA. She worked in Hawaii at www.johnsonfuneralser- for three years before vice.com Achievement Award – returning to Thief River A00003B2019NV06 Seventh Grade and Under Falls to work in the office at at the Pennington County 4- Rude Electric. Carol later H Banquet. (Submitted) worked at Arctic Cat for a few years. On October 16, 1971, Carol was united in mar- riage to James Lambert at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church. The couple made their home in Thief River Falls and to this union two children were born, Dawn and Jason. In 1972, Carol and Jim started Jim’s Steamagic which they owned and oper- ated until 1999. Following their retire- ment, Carol and Jim enjoyed traveling with their RV vis- iting new places. The high- light was their trip to Alaska Caitlynn Ellison received Curtis Griffin received the with Carol’s brother, Harlan the Achievement Award – Brian Geske Memorial Dairy and his wife, Kae. She also Seventh Grade and Older at Award at the Pennington First-year Cloverbuds were honored at the Philipp, Kooper Geiser, Carleigh Iverson had a passion for camping, the Pennington County 4-H fishing, reading, knitting, County 4-H Banquet. Pennington County 4-H Banquet. They and Ramsey Kenner. (Submitted) Banquet. (Submitted) (Submitted) included (front row) KyWynn Carr, Isaac Wednesday, November 6, 2019 Thief River Falls Times www.trftimes.com ~ 9

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Honor Flight trip/Continued (Continued from Page 1) War II. Hoskins refused married his wife Joan in the National Cemetery at retirement, and refused to 1986. He has three chil- Arlington, is just a simple allow his wound force his dren, eight grandchildren, gravestone - like everyone exit. In the early days of the and seven great great else. Korean War, Hoskins’ carri- grandchildren. He is the He also recalled the er group was the first on national president of experience of seeing the station following the out- Antique Automobile Club of Declaration of break of hostilities, and was America and state presi- Independence in the rotun- the first to give airborne dent of the Minnesota da of the National Archives support to the retreating Region Automotive Auto Building. He said security South Korean army units. Club. He is a member of the was the tightest there. No Because of his peg leg, American Legion. metal at all was allowed in the mascot on his plane was Veterans Honor Flight the area. Otherwise, that of a peg-leg pirate with The Veterans Honor whereever they went, they a sabre. Hoskins was the Flight of ND/MN is a non- were whisked through secu- subject of a 1955 film biog- profit organization created rity. Strong said he only car- raphical called “The Eternal solely to honor America’s ried his driver’s license and Sea” with Sterling Hayden veterans for all their sacri- boarding pass. and Alexis Smith portray- fices. According to their The greeting they ing Hoskins and his wife website, they are currently received from people was Sue. Strong has copies of not accepting applications, amazing. Strong said when the movie, and said the lead applications can be found they left Fargo, individuals was miscast. Most of on their website at were dressed in costume, Strong’s duty was spent www.veteranshonor- one as Ben Franklin, and driving cars, waiting in flightofndmn.org. They also there were military men, cars, and occasionally accept donations and appli- women, active and nonac- watching over the admiral’s cations to volunteer. tive, and their families. daughter and another mili- On the flight Strong was When they arrived in tary leader’s daughter on, there were 92 veterans Washington, the fire while they swam in a lagoon five of whom were World department greeted them near a base. War II vets, 69 by spraying water over Brief Bio Korean/Korean era veter- their airplane. When they Dave Strong grew up in ans; three Berlin and The Cat in the Hat was among the characters who could be seen trick-or-treating returned to Fargo, there Atwater and currently lives Cuban crisis veterans; and was an even bigger crowd. in Thief River Falls. After 11 Vietnam veterans. Thursday, Oct. 31 at Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls. Several LHS groups spon- Strong said he shook so the military, he completed Divided among the branch- sored the 2nd Annual Howl-o-ween FUNdraising Event. The event was a fundraiser for the many hands his shoulder college and became a parole es of the military, there Pennington County Humane Society. The Thief River Falls Lions Club and Thief River Falls hurt. There was even a agent for the juvenile divi- were 53 who served in the Norskies assisted at the event, which also included games and food. brass band playing military sion of the Minnesota Army, 15 who served in the tunes for them. Department of Corrections. Air Force, seven who served Strong said he could not He was later the general in the Marines, and 17 who get over the amount of sup- manager of Forsbergs, Inc. served in the Navy. port and help they received. of Thief River Falls. He Overall, it was quite an experience, and one he highly recommends to any veteran. Of his service in the Navy, Strong spent his first two years in Memphis, Tenn., driving a naval cap- tain. Then, as a third class petty officer, Strong was assigned to a the Supply Department in Hawaii. He said he felt bad because he really had no experience in supply procurements and that’s what they needed. One month later, he was told to report to duty at Hickam Air Force Base, where he became the driver for Vice Admiral John Hoskins. Hoskins, he said, lost his right leg in an Veterans traveling with Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN all explosion aboard the USS wore coats and badges identifying them as members of the Princeton during World project that takes veterans to Washington, D.C.

Kids had the opportunity to visit some puppies Thursday, Oct. 31 at the 2nd Annual Howl- o-ween FUNdraising Event. Several Lincoln High School groups sponsored the event at LHS as a fundraiser for the Pennington County Humane Society. The event also featured trick-or-treating, games and food.

School District audit/Continued (Continued from Page 1) Dresden, Potsdam and Kelly Weets, vice princi- by Brady Martz and many other places. Last pal at Lincoln High School Associates. summer, she said she and a member of the adviso- Trip to Germany planned to take 12 students ry group, talked about Katie Engevik, German and ended up taking 18, efforts at Lincoln High language instructor at which exceeded her goal. School that focused on going Lincoln High School, pre- She said she would expect back to the basics and mak- sented a proposal to travel as many would be interest- ing sure their past efforts with students to Germany ed in taking this trip. paid off. She also talked in June of 2021. Scott Brekke, Lincoln about targeting at-risk stu- Engevik began by stating High School principal, went dents from Franklin Middle that “Travel is all about with the group last year. He School and partnering those growing, and moving from said Engevik did an out- students with teacher men- being a passive observer to standing job and had com- tors and in the future, stu- actively participating in plete confidence in her. dent mentors. Tim Denney, principal trainer and consultant at Level 5 Services in Crookston, spoke that language and culture. The Board of Education Mike Wienen, vice princi- Friday, Nov. 1 at the Manufacturers’ Luncheon in Thief River Falls. It means stepping outside of approved the proposal. pal at Challenger your comfort zone to try Staff Development Elementary School, dis- new things, food and meet- Sara Olson, curriculum cussed mentorship efforts Mental Health in the workplace ing new people. It means director, and members of at Challenger, and leader- realizing you belong to the the District Staff ship training. world no matter which Development Advisory Misty Hempel, director, discussed at luncheon/Continued country you’re in and that Group, presented an update thanked the group for their there are many perspec- on the District’s presentation and for look- (Continued from Page 1) thinking. People with plan and come up with a tives to consider outside of Professional Development ing at what’s being done as and/or anxiety may affect severe mental illness are new one. your own.” “This,” she said, Plan. not good enough, which she his or her work. Anxiety no more at risk than the Recovery will affect pro- “is hardly ever easy and The purpose of profes- explained meant not getting leads to 4.6 lost workdays general population of com- ductivity at work, said often exceedingly reward- sional development is to complacent. per month, Denney said. mitting crimes. People may Denney, who encouraged ing.” improve student learning Calendar People suffering from anxi- think someone with mental employers to help affected Last summer, Engevik by providing teachers and Superintendent Bradley ety have 1.5 times the risk illness is lazy, Denney said. employees access the com- took a group of students to other school district staff Bergstrom informed the of being absent at least two In fact, many desperately pany’s Employee Assistance Germany. Engevik said it with individual and profes- Board of Education they weeks. want to succeed. Program. Employers can was so much more than sional organizational were working on the 2020- “It is highly treatable,” Most people can experi- also encourage affected going on a trip. Students growth and development 21 school calendar. Some of said Denney, who noted talk ence recovery and can be employees to monitor their grew as individuals. She opportunities. the highlights include the therapy is the gold standard more productive in a work- own emotions and behav- said they learned what it About $273,000 is spent fact that while this year of treatment for anxiety. place and thrive, Denney iors, and find others to help means to work as a group, from the budget on staff was the earliest start, next Employers may also problem solve, make deci- development. Part of ongo- year would start Sept. 8, encounter employees who sions to find their way in a ing training in the District which is the latest start. suffer from depression. Most people can experience new city, and to overcome is focused on the Wold’s Students would be back in “Nearly one in 10 [people] external and internal con- Best Workforce and school after mid-winter will experience depression recovery and can be more pro- flict. They learned lessons Strategic plan, mentorship break on Jan. 4. The school in any given 12-month peri- ductive in a workplace and in patience, curiosity, flexi- and technology integration year would end on June 4. od,” Denney said. bility, making friends and and other things, such as Hempel said even with Depression is the most thrive appreciating the moment. AED and CPR training as year ending June 4, there costly mental health diffi- Most of all, she said, she well as support of work were options out there that culty, said Denney, who said. monitor the affected hopes they obtained an done in the curriculum everyone would have liked noted it affects an employ- Accommodations can be employees’ emotions and interest to continue to learn cycle. much less. ee’s time management, deci- made for employees experi- behaviors. about the world around Funding is also spent on Bergstrom notified the sion making, communica- encing mental health diffi- Employers should also them. workshops and conferences, Board of Education of a tions and ability to follow culties. Denney noted lower the stigma and fear of She said the group would which frequently require change to this year’s calen- safety protocols. A 2003 employers can lower the mental illness in the work- travel with EF Tours again. participants to teach other dar. He said Precinct study – the latest study employee’s anxiety in the place. Denney also encour- They have a strong commit- teachers what they’ve Caucus Day was estab- available – found that person’s work station. He aged them to implement ment to safety and provide learned. lished as Feb. 25, and that depression has led to a loss encouraged employers to specific training for some excellent support. The cost Mary Anderson, special was the same day as par- of $44 billion per year in the determine what baseline employees to deescalate any has been estimated at education instructor at ent-teacher conferences. United States. He expected performance they want the mental health crises that $3,960, which broken down, Franklin Middle School and That would require a that number would now be employees to improve. From may arise. If those employ- would be $194 per month. a member of the advisory change, and Bergstrom said higher than $50 billion per there, they would create a ees are unable to deescalate She said the trip would take group, discussed some of the Calendar Work Group year. plan, implement the plan those situations, he encour- place in June of 2021 and the professional develop- would be addressing the One way to help employ- and study it to determine if aged them to utilize the would be for 10 to 12 days. ment activities at Franklin. change. ees is for employers and it works. If it doesn’t work, local mobile crisis response Students would visit places She focused a great deal on coworkers to change their then they should scrap the team. like Berlin, Munich, Math 180 and Read 180. Wednesday, November 6, 2019 Thief River Falls Times www.trftimes.com ~ 13

Piano students of Marcia M. Knuttila of Thief River Falls Mireille Genadry, a management consultant Tom Sanzone, former chief executive offi- recently participated in the Minnesota Music Teachers in Thief River Falls, was recently invited by cer of Black Knight Financial Services, Association Northwest District Ensemble Festival in Detroit Hofstra University’s School of Engineering Barbara Porter, chief technology officer at Lakes. All received “superior” ratings. Pictured above are: and Applied Science in New York to partici- Fragrance.com, Mireille Genadry, and Bennett Borgen and Brody Manning. Pictured separately pate in an executive panel discussion on Michael Delaney, vice president of Digital are Addison and Audrey Bienek. the impact of digital technologies on busi- Transformation at Boeing. (Submitted) ness organizations. Pictured are Panelists Area piano students receive top honors at District festival TRF consultant participates Performers from held at the First Lutheran Teachers Association pro- Justin Holter, Thief River Callaway, Detroit Lakes, Church in Detroit Lakes. gram in which students Falls; Jenn Manning, Thief in panel discussion Fergus Falls, Frazee, Grand The total of 30 ensembles gain teamwork skills by River Falls; Connie Moe, Forks, N.D., Grygla, were featured in two playing duets, duos and Grygla and Michael Mireille Genadry, a man- gies’ impact on business Hawley, Pelican Rapids, ensemble recitals at 10:30 double duos. Duets are per- Phillips, Thief River Falls. agement consultant in and in digital reinvention Perham, Red Lake Falls, a.m. and 11:45 a.m. formed on one piano, duos Piano pieces performed Thief River Falls, was strategy, and holds profes- Thief River Falls, Vergas The adjudicator for the are performed on two in Saturday’s recital. recently invited by Hofstra sional development certifi- and Warren attended the festival was Audrey Savig, pianos and double duos are “Pirate’s Booty Dance” by University’s School of cations in business analyt- Minnesota Music Teachers MMTA piano professor from performed on three, four, Kathryn Karg was per- Engineering and Applied ics, business technology Association (MMTA) Audubon. five, six or more pianos. formed by Addison Bienek Science in New York to par- management, structuring Northwest Detroit Lakes Although this event was The students from the and Veda Holter. ticipate in an executive machine learning projects, District Ensemble Festival non-competitive, each per- Marcia Knuttila Piano “Se Agapo Puli (I Love panel discussion on the and IoT (Internet of held on Saturday, Oct. 26, formance received a written Studio performed in the You Very Much)” by Bill impact of digital technolo- Things), wireless and cloud 2019. Four MMTA piano evaluation from Savig. All 11:45 recital. Addison George and Dino gies on business organiza- computing technologies. teachers registered a total piano students of Marcia M. Bienek, third grade, and Kartsonakis was performed tions. Mireille Genadry is mar- of 58 students, parents, Knuttila of Thief River Audrey Bienek, seventh on six pianos, and the per- Topics covered during ried to David Beito, and grandparents and adults to Falls received the highest grade, daughters of Stacey formers were Audrey her presentation included they have two children, perform duos and duets in rating of “Superior.” and Michael Bienek, Bienek, Bennett Borgen, artificial intelligence and Benjamin and Kimberly. two recitals at the 33rd The annual festival is Warren; Bennett Borgen, Jerzie Finstad, Brody and machine learning applica- Annual Ensemble Festival part of the Minnesota Music sixth grade, son of Missy Jenn Manning, and Connie tions in business, managing Heritage Center and Chris Borgen, Thief Moe. the technology talent gap, River Falls; Jerzie Finstad, “Holy, Holy, Holy” by R. and the risks posed by lega- to hold dance 12th grade, daughter of Heber, J.B. Dykes, Arr. cy systems. Genadry gradu- Stephanie and Robert David Clydesdale, was per- Dancers won’t want to ated with a Bachelor of Arts miss the Thanksgiving Finstad, Thief River Falls; formed on four pianos, and in social science from Veda Holter, third grade, the performers were Audrey dance with music by Chuck Hofstra University and a and Sharon on Thursday, daughter of Michelle and Bienek, Taylor Blaine, Master of Business Justin Holter, Thief River Missy Borgen and Jerzie Nov. 14, from 7 to 10 p.m., Administration degree in at the Heritage Center in Falls; Brody Manning, sixth Finstad. corporate finance and mar- grade, son of Jenn and “Boogie for Two” by Thief River Falls. Dancers keting from Columbia with names starting with A- Chad Manning, Thief River Gerald Martin, was per- University. She specializes Falls; Adults: Taylor Blaine, formed by Justin Holter and K will provide potluck. This in the research and study of is the only dance in Grand Forks, N.D.; Missy Michael Phillips. emerging digital technolo- Borgen, Thief River Falls; November.

Veda and Justin Holter of Thief River Falls were among the performers from Marcia M. Knuttila Piano Studio in Thief River Falls to participate in the Minnesota Music Teachers Association Northwest District Piano Ensemble in Detroit Lakes on Oct. 26. (Submitted)

Lincoln High School seniors had an opportunity to apply Application Day at the school. Bemidji State University was for college Thursday, Oct. 31 during Senior College among some of the students’ choices.

Piano students of Marcia M. Knuttila of Thief River Falls recently participated in the Minnesota Music Teachers Association Northwest District Ensemble Festival in Detroit Lakes on Oct. 26. All of the students received the highest rating of “Superior” on their performances. Pictured above are: (top photo) Jerzie Finstad, Missy Borgen, and Connie Moe; (bottom photos, from left) Michael Phillips, Jenn Minnesota State University Moorhead and other colleges seniors applied for college during Senior College Manning and Taylor Blaine. were represented Thursday, Oct. 31 as Lincoln High School Application Day at the school. 14 ~ www.trftimes.com Thief River Falls Times Wednesday, November 6, 2019 DNR: Water transfer request Minnesota DNR preliminary well assess- adequately protect public Commissioner Sarah ment, required under state safety and promote the pub- Strommen issued a state- law, is an early stage review lic welfare. ment Monday about the designed to identify poten- “Based on our initial proposed out-of-state water tial issues before a proposer review of the Empire transfer. invests in equipment or Builder request, we are Strommen stated, well drilling. notifying the company “The DNR is aware of a pro- Under Minnesota law, today that we see virtually posal by Empire Builder the DNR regulates the use no scenario where the DNR Investments to supply of both groundwater and would grant a water appro- groundwater from surface water. The agency priation permit for the proj- Minnesota to the western must manage public water ect, as it does not appear it United States by railcar. resources for the benefit of could meet applicable statu- The company has not yet the State of Minnesota, tory requirements, includ- submitted a water appropri- including future genera- ing significant restrictions ation permit application, tions. We must ensure that on use of the Mt. Simon but has requested a prelim- water appropriations are aquifer.” inary well assessment. A reasonable, practical, and

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Inside . . . g Church Schedules . . .5B g SCOTT DCAMP Opinion ...... 6B g Sports Editor Menus ...... 7B EDNESDAY, NOV g W EMBER 6, 2019 e-mail: [email protected] Classifieds ...... 10B g Volume 108, Number 45 • www.trftimes.com Legals ...... 11B Davis and Finstad compete at State Cross Country Meet

Thief River Falls runners walked the course. Saturday, won with 103 points. Jake Davis and Jerzie Fin- Jake ran a PR time and it The team championship stad represented Thief River was an exceptional perform- was the Yellowjacket boys Falls at the state Cross ance to end his CC career.” team’s eighth overall. The Country Meet held Saturday, Finstad, a three-time state Yellowjackets also won titles Nov. 2 at St. Olaf University entrant in cross country, fin- in 2006, 2007, 2010, 2012, in Northfield. ished 57th overall with a and 2013. West Central Area Running in his first state time of 20:06. took runner-up honors for a meet, Davis finished 66th in “Jerzie has had an amaz- second consecutive year with the 175-runner boys race, ing cross country career as 83 points, and St. James with a personal-best time of well as track,” Reierson said. Area, which includes stu- 17:11. “She is planning to run in dents from Butterfield-Odin, “From the beginning of the college, so I see her doing was third with 154 points. year, Jake was dialed in,” amazing things in the years Greenway/Nashwauk- said Thief River Falls Head to come. She topped off her Keewatin runner Geno Coach Natasha Reierson. career with another trip to Uhrbom repeated as Class A “Every day, he came to prac- state. She worked hard to champ with a time of 15:27.6. tice and was focused and did achieve her goals and we are Emmet Anderson of Staples- what he needed to do. Every very proud that she accom- Motley was second and Jacob meet, we had a goal and a plished her season goal this Bright of West Central Area focus point and he met the year of making it to state.” placed third. challenges. This past week- The Perham Yellowjackets The Perham girls team end was a great way to end swept the Class A team titles won its fourth title in pro- his cross country career. Fri- for a third consecutive year. gram history. Luverne was day, we went to the athlete The Perham boys finished second with 138 points and and coaches reception and with 75 points and the girls [Continued on page 3]

Northland Volleyball Pioneers fall to Raiders in Region 13B semifinal

Northland Community & played very high level of vol- day's Region 13B champi- Technical College battled its leyball, even some comments onship match. way to a 25-23 win in the were made about DII volley- opening set of Friday night's ball. Winning the first set Central Lakes 3, Northland 1 n Scores - Central Lakes wins Region 13B semifinal match made the team feel good 23-25, 25-23, 25-13, 25-15 against the top-seeded Cen- about themselves. Second set n Assists - Molly Hanson 16, Lib- tral Lakes Raiders. started great. Again, the cou- erty Johnson 16, Carly Mekash 1, Unfortunately, the Pio- ple of mistakes at the end Emmie Jacobson 1. n Kills - Carly Mekash 13, Janie neers couldn't keep the mo- cost us the set. Then after Wunderlich 10, Molly Hanson 9, mentum going. The Raiders that we could not pick it back Emmie Jacobson 7, Brittney Neil 1. Top - Jake Davis concluded his cross country career with a personal record 17:11 at claimed the final three sets up.” n Service Aces - Janie Wunder- by scores of 25-23, 25-13 and Mesabi Range defeated lich 2, Brittney Neil 1. the MSHSL State Cross Country Meet Saturday. The event was held at St. Olaf Uni- n Blocks (solo-assist) - Liberty 25-15 to eliminate the Pio- Itasca 3-1 (21-25, 25-18, 26- Johnson 1-2, Carly Mekash 1-0, versity in Northfield. Davis’ time was good enough for 66th place in the 175-runner neers from postseason play. 24, 25-22) in the other semi- Emmie Jacobson 0-3, Brittney Neil field. “The lady Pioneers started final match Friday night. 0-1, Janie Wunderlich 0-1, the first two sets amazing,” Central Lakes defeated n Digs - Carly Mekash 16, Jaymee Tuttle 13, Janie Wunderlich Bottom - Jerzie Finstad concluded a decorated cross country career with her third said Head Coach Abdul Mesabi in straight sets (25- 11, Liberty Johnson 5, Molly Hanson state meet appearance. Finstad ran the 3.1-mile course in 20:06 to place 57th in the Chamma. “Both teams 12, 25-14, 25-19) in Satur- 2, Emmie Jacobson 2, Brittney Neil 176-runner girls field. (Submitted photos) 1.

TRF SPORTS

Friday, Nov. 8 n Hockey - TRF Norskies at Fort n Figure Skating - LHS at Gran- Frances 7:30 p.m. ite City Classic TBD Sunday, Nov. 10 n Swimming - LHS Girls at Sec- n Basketball - NCTC Men at tion 8A Meet (Grand Rapids Middle Lake Region State College TBD School) 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11 Saturday, Nov. 9 n Hockey - TRF Norskies at Wis- n Basketball - NCTC Men vs. consin 7:15 p.m. University of Jamestown JV (at Tuesday, Nov. 12 Lake Region State College, Devils n Basketball - NCTC Women vs. Lake, N.D.) TBD Concordia College JV 6 p.m. Northland wrestlers Chavarry, Grindahl place at Jimmie Open

Northland freshmen Raul Jimmie Open results 125 - Tyrese Hicks' place is un- Chavarry, Miami, Fla., and known and has scored 2.5 team Dale Grindahl, Roseau, both points. Champ. Round 1 - Jeremy placed in their respective Leintz (University of Mary ) won by weight classes at the Jimmie fall over Tyrese Hicks (Northland Community Tech College) (Fall Open Saturday, as the North- 1:27); Cons. Round 1 - Tyrese Hicks land wrestling team com- (Northland Community Tech Col- peted in its first official lege) won by fall over Ryley Icton competition of the season. (University of Saskatchewan) (Fall 0:49); Cons. Round 2 - Logan Sloan Chavarry posted a 4-2 (University of Saskatchewan) won record in his first collegiate by fall over Tyrese Hicks (Northland tournament to place seventh Community Tech College) (Fall at 165 pounds, while 1:23). 125 - Robert Norman's place is Grindahl wrestled his way to unknown and has scored 2.5 team the semifinals at 197 pounds, points. Champ. Round 1 - Harley before dropping his final two Williamson (York College) won by matches for a fourth place fall over Robert Norman (Northland Community Tech College) (Fall finish. 3:10); Cons. Round 1 - Robert Nor- Northland sophomores man (Northland Community Tech Kaven Blazek, Deerwood, College) won by fall over Riley White 165, and Thomas Scheett, (Minot State University) (Fall 4:09); Bismarck, N.D., 174, also Cons. Round 2 - Dane Christopher- son (Northern State University) won Northland women look for bounce back season wrestled deep into the tour- by fall over Robert Norman (North- nament but fell short of plac- land Community Tech College) (Fall ing with 2-2 records. 0:32). The Northland women’s with just eight healthy play- Falls; and Carly Mekash, 5- due to injuries suffered in 133 - Isaiah Arredondo's place is basketball team enters the ers 9, Greenbush; and guards high school, and both could Going 1-2 in their first col- unknown and has scored 0.0 team legiate tournaments were points. Champ. Round 1 - Ryan 2019-20 season in a rather “We’ve had some setbacks Janie Wunderlich, 5-6, Per- be cleared to join the team in Robert Norman, Larimore, Zoucha (Wayne State) won by fall unfamiliar position – they – some injuries and some ham; and Jozi Halvorson, 5- the second half of the season. N.D., 125; Tyrese Hicks, Or- over Isaiah Arredondo (Northland aren’t the defending region personal things have come 4, Red Lake Falls. “We are going to be small, Community Tech College) (Fall champion. up for players that won’t Halvorson, one of the but quick and athletic,” Nel- lando, Fla., 125; Austin 3:20); Cons. Round 1 - Isaiah Thompson, Grafton, N.D., Arredondo (Northland Community The team’s bid for a fourth allow them to play this sea- team’s top defenders from a son said. “We are going to be 133; Jerimiah Pierre, Tech College) received a bye () (Bye); consecutive Region 13B son,” said Northland Head year ago, is likely out for the able to play fast because we Lawrenceville, Ga., 149; and Cons. Round 2 - Cody Carlson (Mid- championship in 2019 was Coach Shannon Nelson. “So year due to a knee injury. are in good shape and don’t land College) won by fall over Isaiah thwarted by the Hibbing we are just trying to stay “We lost some speed with have a lot of numbers. The Micah Butler, Columbus, Arredondo (Northland Community Ga., heavyweight. Tech College) (Fall 1:16). Cardinals. The Pioneers and healthy.” her for sure,” Nelson said. players have embraced that “This was one of our best 133 - Payton Jackson's place is Cardinals were responsible Nelson said she is excited “She was our best on-ball de- that’s the team we’re going to opening weekends in pro- unknown and has scored 0.0 team for the lone loss on each about the players that are fender last year.” be.” points. Champ. Round 1 - Payton team’s conference record and healthy and ready to go. Newcomers include Leah Northland sophomores gram history,” said North- Jackson (Northland Community land Head Coach Scott Tech College) received a bye; a coin toss was used to give “The one thing about hav- Sip, 5-9 forward from Ada; Mekash and Wunderlich are DCamp. “We have had more Champ. Round 2 - Cole West (Au- Hibbing the rights to host the ing lower numbers is that Emma Duden, 5-8 guard the team’s top returning scor- guys place in the opening gustana) won by fall over Payton region tournament. they get lots of reps,” Nelson from Red Lake Falls; Macy ers from last season. Mekash Jackson (Northland Community This year, the Pioneers said. “It’s been fun to see Skyberg, 5-11 guard from averaged 15.4 points and 4.8 tournament, but we’ve also Tech College) (Fall 1:44); Cons. had more wrestlers start 0-2. Round 2 - Payton Jackson (North- will look to an experienced them grow together.” Red Lake Falls; Emma rebounds per game in 2019, There are still a lot of mis- land Community Tech College) re- roster to lead them back to The Pioneers return five Walling, 5-6 forward from while Wunderlich averaged takes to correct, but this is a ceived a bye; Cons. Round 3 - Cody the national tournament for sophomores from last year’s Roseau; Tessani Peterson, 5- 12.6 points and 4.6 rebounds Carlson (Midland College) won by the eighth time in 10 years. region runner-up squad. 9 forward from Middle River; per game. good starting point. There fall over Payton Jackson (Northland are a lot of positives to take Community Tech College) (Fall The Pioneers have 11 They include: forwards Holly and Alex Syverson, 5-11 for- Both players were also away from the way we wres- 1:20). players on the roster, but Steer, 5-11, Warren; Bailey ward from Leonard. Peterson standouts on the Northland tled this weekend.” [Continued on page 3] they begin the regular season Greene, 5-9, Thief River and Syverson are both out [Continued on page 3] 2B ~ www.trftimes.com Thief River Falls Times Wednesday, November 6, 2019 Norskies and Miners split two-game set

From SIJHL in the final frame, Thief River Falls converted late Thief River Falls and Red when Tyler Johnson made a Lake split a two-game set at perfect cross-ice feed over to the Ralph Engelstad Area a waiting Michels, whose Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, quick one-timer flew into the Nov. 2. The Norskies net for the game-winner claimed game 1 3-2 Friday prior to time expiring. night, with the Miners Collins had two assists on answering with a 6-4 win in the night for the Norskies game two Saturday. while Purcilly handled the Michaels scores game final 18 shots he faced to winner for Norskies record the victory. Jack Michels of the Thief Willms saw 34 attempts River Falls Norskies scored fired his way in defeat. on the power play with just Miners earn under two seconds remain- weekend split ing in regulation to pull out Spencer Milne scored a dramatic 3-2 triumph over three times and added an the Red Lake Miners in assist to aid in a 6-4 victory Superior International by the Red Laker Miners Junior Hockey League over the Thief River Falls action Friday evening at Norskies, despite a penalty- Ralph Engelstad Arena. filled third period, in a Red Lake did start strong Superior International as Tucker Evans stuffed in a Junior Hockey League con- Hunter Halcrow shot from test Saturday at Ralph the left point that barely Engelstad Arena. trickled through Thief River Milne got the Miners Falls starter Seth Purcilly at going by notching the night’s 2:33. first two tallies a couple The Miners then went up minutes apart in the open- by a pair a few minutes later ing frame. when Carson Lux’s rising After Isaac Brown put attempt from inside the Thief River Falls on the blueline found its way in board early in the middle Norskies goalie Caleb Sauer follows the puck during a recent Norskies home game. The Norskies and Red Lake during a man advantage session, Red Lake answered Miners split a two-game series at the Ralph Engelstad Arena Friday and Saturday. opportunity to put the almost immediately on a guests up by a pair. Ryan Howe effort. ing), 19:00. Thunder Bay ...... 12 11 025 Wednesday, Oct. 30 - Thunder at Thunder Bay 7:30 p.m. Shots - Red Lake 10-3-7-20. Red Lake ...... 9 5 0 1 19 ■ Friday, Nov. 8 - Thunder Bay at Some sharp passing while Milne then finished off Bay 5, Wisconsin 4. ■ on the power play allowed his hat trick at 7:49 while Thief River Falls 8-12-14-34. Thief River Falls ..7 7 2 0 16 Friday, Nov. 1 - Thief River Falls Red Lake 7 p.m.; Dryden at Fort Power plays - Red Lake 1/3; Fort Frances ...... 7 8 1 0 15 3, ■Red Lake 2; Thunder Bay 5, Fort Frances 7:30 p.m. the Norskies to cut into the converting on a man advan- Thief River Falls 2/3. Dryden ...... 7 9 1 0 15 Saturday, Nov. 9 - Thunder Bay Frances 1; Wisconsin 3, Dryden 2. ■ deficit as defenceman Zach tage opportunity to make it Goalie saves - Red Lake, Wisconsin ...... 5 10 1011 Saturday, Nov. 2 - Thunder Bay at Red Lake 7 p.m.; Thief River Falls Ross blasted one that beat 4-1 for the guests. Willms 9-4-0-1 (34 shots-31 saves). 4, ■Fort Frances 1; Red Lake 6, Thief at Fort Frances 7:30 p.m.. Zach Willms in the Red Lake However, the home side Thief River Falls, Purcilly 5-5-2-0 (20 Results River Falls 4; Wisconsin 5, Dryden 0. Monday, Nov. 11 - Thief River shots-18 saves). Tuesday, Oct. 29 - Red Lake 3, Falls■ at Wisconsin 7:15 p.m. ■ Schedule net for the lone tally of the countered by picking up a A-585. Referees-Reid Fort Frances 1. Wednesday, Nov. 6 - Wisconsin middle stanza. trio of tallies before the peri- Huttunen, Erik Martinson. Linesmen- ■ Off a draw, the home side od was complete to knot the Nick Fladland, Tyler Hagl. tied it at 16:12 of the third score as Mason McIntosh, Scoring Northland men look to build that saw Mason McIntosh Baron and Jonah Henderson 123 T neatly redirect a Joe Collins all found the back of the net, Red Lake ...... 2 2 2 6 shot and find the open cor- that included the final two Thief River Falls...... 0 4 0 4 on strong finish to 2019 season ner to knot the affair at 2-2. coming on the power play. First period - 1, Red Lake, Milne 4 (Lux, Stuckless), 9:01. 2, Red The Northland men’s bas- ical hardship and, if it is its. Picking up a man advan- In the third though, Ryan Lake, Milne 5 (Sommerfeld, tage with a minute to go in Patterson picked up the Stuckless), 11:24. Penalties- ketball team returns three approved, he will retain two “Last year, we had our eventual game-winner at Sylvester Trf (slashing), 6:19. starters from a squad that years of junior college eligi- first five, which were good 3:41 before a Howe insur- Second period - 3, Thief River won five of its final six regu- bility. enough to allow us to com- Farmer ance marker at 14:06 helped Falls, Baron 5 1:08. 4, Red Lake, lar season games to qualify Nikunen is also excited pete, but our bench was Howe 4 (Iatridis), 1:29. 5, Red Lake, into the Region 13 about his true freshmen – pretty inconsistent,” Merchant secure the road decision for Milne 6 (Holstein, Kwasny), 7:49 Red Lake. (PP). 6, Thief River Falls, McIntosh 8 Tournament in 2019, before Neal Garcia, 6-2 guard from Nikunen said. “We weren’t The Norskies did hold the (Collins, Brown), 11:54. 7, Thief being eliminated by top- Las Vegas, Nev.; Adrian very deep, so my first five or League set to River Falls, Baron 6 (Henderson, seeded Riverland 70-61 in Scott, 5-11 guard from St. six guys played lots and lots edge in shots, by a 38-26 Kalthoff), 15:07 (PP). 8, Thief River begin Nov. 13 margin, with Willms picking Falls, Henderson 2 (Michels, the opening round of the Louis, Mo.; Isaiah Williams, of minutes – which in the up the victory. Johnson), 16:57 (PP). Penalties- tournament. 6-4 forward from Daytona end turned out OK because The Farmer Merchant Caleb Sauer started for Sauer Trf (delay of game), 6:14; Back from the 2018-19 Beach, Fla.; Deng Kuor, 6-3 we made a run at the end.” Sommerfeld Rlm (hooking), 14:19; team are sophomore return- guard from Nashville, Tenn.; Alteme, Nasir and Bowling League will begin Thief River Falls and Kwasny Rlm (interference), 16:00. bowling Wednesday, Nov. 13 allowed four goals against Third period - 9, Red Lake, ing starters: Brenson Tyrell Tellis-Martin, Gubara have stepped up as at 1 p.m. Anyone interested while Seth Purcilly gave up Patterson 3 (Milne, Holstein), 3:41. Alteme, a 6-2 guard from Daytona Beach, Fla.; Kasch leaders for the 2019-20 sea- in forming a team should the final two and suffered 10, Red Lake, Howe 5 (Venne), Port St. Lucie, Fla.; Ibrahim Blackstone, 6-3 forward son. 14:06. Penalties-Brown Trf (holding), Nasir, a 5-11 guard from from Minneapolis; Evan “All three of them are def- contact Murray Engelstad the loss in relief. 1:40; Kwasny Rlm (hooking), 8:33; at 218-686-1605. Lux Rlm (hooking), 10:59; Howe Rlm Nashville, Tenn.; and Bakri Lee, 6-4 forward from initely better this year,” Scoring (boarding), 18:31; Venne Rlm (fight- Gubara, a 5-10 guard, also Cartersville, Ga.; and Kenny Nikunen said. “They are 123 T ing, game misconduct), 18:31; from Nashville, Tenn. Placide, 6-4 forward from more mature, they know our Red Lake ...... 2 0 0 2 Willms Rlm (removes helmet, fight- Alteme averaged 7.7 Vero Beach, Fla. system – which is why they Thief River Falls...... 0 1 2 3 ing, game misconduct), 18:31; points and 4.0 rebounds per “The other first-year guys are providing such good TRF First period - 1, Red Lake, Brown Trf (fighting, game miscon- Evans 4 (Halcrow, Patterson), 2:33. duct, removes helmet), 18:31; game while logging 27 min- are definitely more talented leadership by example – it VOLLEYBALL 2, Red Lake, Lux 3 (Milne, Venne), Purcilly Trf (instigator, fighting, game utes per contest. Nasir than our bench last year,” makes my job easier to have 6:52 (PP). Penalties-Bulger Rlm misconduct), 18:31; Ross Trf (game- played 32.3 minutes per Nikunen said. “We are going those three guys.” (fighting, game misconduct), 6:26; third man in), 18:31. Shots - Red Lake 7-9-10-26. game and averaged 9.9 to be deeper than we have Northland competed pre- Thursday, Oct. 17 Harder Trf (fighting, game miscon- points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.7 been in a while. season scrimmages against CHS/Eagles def. Average duct), 6:26; Brown Trf (interference), Thief River Falls 9-15-14-38. 6:45; Sylvester Trf (holding), 19:06. Power plays - Red Lake 1 / 3; assists per game; and One potential area of con- Itasca, Rainy River and Joes; Forsbergs def. Second period - 3, Thief River Thief River Falls 2 / 5. Gubara, the team’s leading cern for the Pioneers is a Central Lakes. Budweiser; Forsbergs def. Falls, Ross 1 (Collins, McIntosh), Goalie saves - Red Lake, Willms 9-4-0-1 (38 shots-34 saves); scorer in 2019, rarely left lack of height. With their “Rainy River is always CHS/Eagles; Budweiser def. 7:41 (PP). Penalties-Kwasny Rlm the court, averaging 35.5 tallest players standing just going to be very athletic,” Average Joes. (tripping), 5:41; Gula Rlm (cross Gendron 0-1-0-0 (0 shots-0 saves). checking), 6:12; Gula Rlm (rough- Thief River Falls, Sauer 2-2-0-0 (15 minutes, 14.8 points, 3.9 6-4, the Pioneers don’t have Nikunen said. “Bill [Engel] Thursday, Oct. 24 ing), 16:31; Lizakowski Trf (slash- shots-11 saves); Purcilly 5-5-2-0 (11 rebounds and 2.1 assists per a true post player on the ros- does a great job of finding Forsbergs def. ing), 16:31; Miller Trf (head contact, shots-9 saves). A-587. Referees-Tyler Hagl, game. Gubara was an ter. the athletes that fit into Budweiser; CHS Eagles def. game misconduct), 16:31. MCAC All-Conference selec- “We have a couple guys what he’s doing. Average Joes; Forsbergs def. Third period - 4, Thief River Nathan Voll. Linesmen-Tyler Falls, McIntosh 7 (Collins, Brown), Landman, Bay Zuehlke. tion in 2019. who are thicker, with good “Itasca, this year, is going CHS/Eagles; Budweiser def. 16:12. 5, Thief River Falls, Michels 4 Joining the three sopho- muscle mass, but we are to be deep,” Nikunen added. Average Joes. (Johnson, Baron), 19:58 (PP). SIJHL Standings mores are 10 first-year play- susceptible to teams to play “Compared to previous Penalties-Evans Rlm (cross check- wlotl sol pts ers. ‘bully ball’ against us,” years, they are very athletic. “It’s a good mix,” said Nikunen said. “Not neces- They are playing a more up- Northland Head Coach Rick sarily taller, but stronger, tempo style. They pressed us TRF BOWLING LEAGUES Nikunen. “We have three aggressive, physical teams almost the whole time dur- returners who were all can give us some issues, so ing the scrimmage.” Commercial League Commercial League starters last year and we we have been working on Northland also scrim- WL WL Bumper have two first-year guys who stuff to counteract that.” maged Central Lakes in TRFord/Universal ...... 138...... 86 TRFord/Universal ...... 157...... 99 The Golden Girls ...... 6 ...... 2 have a year of college under What the Pioneers lack in Wahpeton earlier this fall CSP Delivery ...... 128.5....95.5 Budget ...... 142.5....113.5 Princessn and the frog ...... 2 ...... 6 their belt, so they are more size, they should make-up and Nikunen was impressed R&G Ag Service ...... 119...... 105 CSP Delivery ...... 137.5.....118.5 High Game Girls - Daphney Budget ...... 115.5....108.5 R&G Ag Service ...... 124...... 132 Kenner 87, Aleena Anderson 78, mature.” for in shooting. with the Raiders, calling the Bray Construction...... 114.5....109.5 Sorter/Rude Const...... 121...... 135 Isabella Anderson 77. Zach Meyer, a 6-4 forward “I think we are going to team one of Coach Jim Sorter/Rude Const...... 98...... 126 Farmers Insurance ...... 120.5.....135.5 Bantam from Spring Hill, Fla., shoot the ball really well Russell’s best teams ever. Farmers Insurance ...... 93.5.....130.5 Bray Construction...... 119.5....136.5 Mermaid and Cyclops...... 8 ...... 4 played football at a four- from the three-point-line,” “Jim always does a good Get-R-Donen Taxidermy...89...... 135 Get-R-Donen Taxidermy...102...... 154 Pokemon Gold...... 7 ...... 5 High Game - Mike Casteel 259, High Game - Mike Casteel 256, Bowling Crushers ...... 5 ...... 7 year school, before transfer- Nikunen said. “We’re job – they got to the national ring to Northland this year. smarter with a better bas- tournament last year,” Jeremyn Lian 243, Ryan Bakken 240. Kentn Wagner 247, Jeremy Lian 243 Bowlingn Ninjas...... 4 ...... 8 High Series - Mike Casteel 701, High Series - Mike Casteel 711, High Game Girls - Jazmyne Quincy Leday, a 6-4 guard ketball IQ. This is one of the Nikunen said. “In the Jeremy Lian 689, Ron Zutz 639. Zane Hawk 674, Kent Wagner 649. Smebyn 112. from Opelousas, La., played best groups I’ve had as far Northern Division, we are High Series Girls - Jazmyne basketball for a few games as attitude and work ethic - going to have to go through Elks League Elks League Smebyn 201 Pocket Pounders ...... 8.5 ...... 3.5 Antlers ...... 11...... 5 High Game Boys - Chase at a junior college in I’m really enjoying this Rainy and Central Lakes if Elk-Oholics ...... 8 ...... 4 Pocket Pounders ...... 10.5 ...... 5.5 Anderson 103, Kaleb Gregory 66, Louisiana, but suffered a group.” we want to get to the num- Antlers ...... 8 ...... 4 Bean Counters...... 10 ...... 6 Ramseyn Kenner 65. season-ending injury during Last year, the Pioneers ber one spot.” Bean Counters...... 7 ...... 5 Elk-Oholics ...... 9 ...... 7 High Series Boys - Chase his true freshman cam- went 13-15 overall, with 11 Steam Rollers...... 6 ...... 6 Steam Rollers...... 8 ...... 8 Anderson 167, Kaleb Gregory 124, Bulls...... 5 ...... 7 Bulls...... 8 ...... 8 Silas Busse 118. paign. He is seeking a med- of the 15 losses by single dig- Horns ...... 4.5 ...... 7.5 Horns ...... 5.5 ...... 10.5 Byen ...... 0 ...... 0 Byen ...... 0 ...... 0 Prep High Game - Eric Wold 245, High Game - Scott Muzzy 265, The Carebears...... 12 ...... 4 Sheldon Peterson 237, Scott Muzzy Mitchell Stevens 253, Ryan Bakken Killer Unicorns ...... 9.5 ...... 6.5 High School Football 226n 248.n Fitness Team ...... 8 ...... 8 WAO, Win-E-Mac to meet in state quarterfinals High Series - Scott Muzzy 636, High Series - Scott Muzzy 684, Don’t Mess Up...... 7.5 ...... 8.5 Jeff Langlie 602, Dave Onkka 583 Dave Onkka 680, Ryan Bakken 634. ZMB ...... 7 ...... 9 9 man Class AA Delano vs. Rocori; Winona vs. Byen ...... 0 ...... 0 n Thursday, Oct. 31, Section 8- n Thursday, Oct. 31, Section Simley. Service League Service League High Game Girls - Zaranna 9-man championship - Warren- 8AA championship - Barnesville 65, n Semifinals - Thursday, Nov. WL WLAnderson 110, Maryana Aarestad 95, Alvarado-Oslo 14, North Central Pelican Rapids 14. 14, Friday, Nov. 15 at U.S. Bank Zutz Farms ...... 101.5 45.5 Zutz Farms ...... 120.5 47.5 Josien Martinsen 91. 12. n Friday, Nov. 8, state quarterfi- Stadium. TRF Times...... 86.5 60.5 TRF Times...... 101.5 66.5 High Series Girls - Zaranna n Thursday, Oct. 31, Section 6- nals - Paynesville Area vs. Moose n Prep Bowl - Friday, Nov. 29 at Mo Town ...... 81.5.5 65.5 Mo Town ...... 83.5.5 84.5 Anderson 313, Maryana Aarestad 264, 9-man - Win-E-Mac 30, Fertile- Lake/Willow River; Blue Earth U.S. Bank Stadium. Demolition...... 62.5 84.5 Demolition...... 76.5 91.5 Kaylan Richards 246. Beltrami 18. Area vs. Minneapolis North; Osakis Class 5A Beito Repair...... 58.5 88.5 Beito Repair...... 65.5 High Game Boys - Avery Stenvik n Friday, Nov. 8, state quarterfi- vs. Barnesville; Caledonia vs. n Friday, Nov. 1, Section Lordsn of Pinterfell ...... 50.5 96.5 102.5 157, Evan Richards 120, Jarek nals - South Ridge vs. Mountain Pipestone Area. 8AAAAA Championship - High Game - Ron Zutz 237, Zane Lordsn of Pinterfell ...... 56.5 111.5 Martinsenn 113. Iron-Buhl; Renville County West n Semifinals - Thursday, Nov. Moorhead 17, Bemidji 14. Hawkn 230, Tim Molstad 225. High Game - Jason Olson 255, High Series Boys - Avery Stenvik vs. Hancock; Win-E-Mac vs. 14, Friday, Nov. 15 at U.S. Bank n Friday, Nov. 8, state quarterfi- High Series - Zane Hawk 650, Darren Wagner 247, Ron Zutz 225, 383, Jarek Martinsen 297, Evan Warren-Alvarado-Oslo; Grand Stadium. nals - Spring Lake Park vs. Coon Steve Westlund 625, Ron Zutz 622. Austinn Olson 225. Richards 295. Meadow vs. Mountain Lake Area. n Prep Bowl - Friday, Nov. 29 at Rapids; Chaska vs. Mahtomedi; Elk High Series - Darren Wagner 694, n Semifinals - Thursday, Nov. U.S. Bank Stadium. River vs. Moorhead; Owatonna vs. Sunset League Jason Olson 689, Ron Zutz 655. Junior/Senior 14, Friday Nov. 15 at U.S. Bank Class AAA St. Thomas Academy. WL Lucky Strikes ...... 14 ...... 2 Stadium. n Thursday, Oct. 31, Section n Semifinals - Friday, Nov. 15, Digi-Key Fire & Ice ...... 19 ...... 9 Sunset League Lone Wolf ...... 10 ...... 6 n Prep Bowl - Saturday, Nov. 30 8AAA championship - Perham 21, Saturday, Nov. 16 at U.S. Bank Custom Spray Foam ...... 19 ...... 9 WLThe Highlanders ...... 7 ...... 9 at U.S. Bank Stadium. Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton 20. Stadium. TRF Mini Storage ...... 16 ...... 12 Custom Spray Foam ...... 22 ...... 10 Byen ...... 0 ...... 0 Class A n Friday, Nov. 8, state quarterfi- n Prep Bowl - Saturday, Nov. 30 HPK Strikers...... 15 ...... 13 Digi-Key Fire & Ice ...... 20 ...... 12 High Game Girls - Jade n Thursday, Oct. 31, Section 8A nals - Annandale vs. Esko; Dassel- at U.S. Bank Stadium. Coctails & Dreams...... 15 ...... 13 Border State Bank ...... 19 ...... 13 DeFreecen 88. championship - Ada-Borup 28, Polk Cokato vs. Cannon Falls; Pierz vs. Class 6A Border State Bank ...... 15 ...... 13 HPK Strikers...... 18 ...... 14 High Series Girls - Jade County West 0. Perham; Waseca vs. Jackson n Friday, Nov. 8, state quarterfi- CHS ...... 14 ...... 14 CHS ...... 17 ...... 15 DeFreecen 216. n Friday, Nov. 8, state quarterfi- County Central. nals - Shakopee vs. Lakeville State Farm-Winers ...... 13 ...... 15 TRF Mini Storage ...... 17 ...... 15 High Game Boys - Kevin nals - BOLD vs. Deer River; GFW n Semifinals - Saturday, Nov. 16 North; Champlin Park vs. Splitn Ends ...... 12 ...... 16 Split Ends ...... 16 ...... 16 Wappula 158, Richard Philipp 152; vs. Browerville-Eagle Valley; at U.S. Bank Stadium. Rosemount; Wayzata vs. High Game - Mandy Nelson 224, Coctails & Dreams...... 15 ...... 17 Logann Hintz 148. Underwood vs. Ada-Borup; Class AAAA Centennial; Lakeville South vs. Cori Bregier 201, Nancy Wimpfheimer Staten Farm-Winers ...... 14 ...... 18 High Series Boys - Kevin Blooming Prairie vs. Janesville- n Friday, Nov. 1, Section 8AAAA Mounds View. n 201.n High Game - Monica Swanson Wappula 432, Richard Philipp 425, Waldorf-Pemberton. championship - Rocori 14, Detroit Semifinals - Thursday, Nov. High Series - Mandi Nelson 554, 202, Millie Reierson 200, Mandi Nelson Logan Hintz 419. n Semifinals - Saturday, Nov. 16 Lakes 6. 14, Friday, Nov. 15 at U.S. Bank n Cori Bregier 537, Nancy Wimpfheimer 189.n at U.S. Bank Stadium. Friday, Nov. 8, state quarterfi- Stadium. 534. High Series - Cori Bregier 521, n Prep Bowl - Friday, Nov. 29 at nals - SMB Wolfpack vs. Chisago n Prep Bowl - Friday, Nov. 29. Mandi Nelson 507, Millie Reierson 473. U.S. Bank Stadium. Lakes; Hutchinson vs. Fridley; Wednesday, November 6, 2019 Thief River Falls Times www.trftimes.com ~ 3B

Northland women look for bounce back season /Continued [Continued from page 1] ShaRon Miller and Crystal and hopefully force issues for teams who have volleyball team that recently Amundson. turnovers. post players who aren’t used State volleyball concluded its season with a “This is going to be “It’s going to be a chal- to running the floor.” semifinal loss at the Region unique and I look at it as a lenge. The biggest challenge Looking ahead to the con- 13B Tournament. challenge to us coaches too,” I see with us not being big in ference season, Nelson Section 8A Championship n Quarterfinals - Stewartville For most of Nelson’s time Nelson said. “When we the post is not defending, pointed to Central Lakes, n Friday,pairings Nov. 1 - Fosston 3, set vs. Annandale; Watertown-Mayer Ada-Borup 0. vs. Concordia Academy-Roseville; as head coach at Northland, recruit, we always say we but rebounding,” Nelson Rainy River and defending Classa A State Marshall vs. Belle Plaine; North the Pioneers have featured design a system around our said. “I think players get champion Hibbing as three Nov. 7-9 Branch vs. Pequot Lakes. at least one – and sometimes players. We don’t recruit for used to having a post in teams to beat. Xcel Energy Center Section 8AAA Championship two – dominant post play- positions. there to get every rebound, “Central Lakes is going to n Quarterfinals - Minneota n Saturday, Nov. 2 - vs. Greenway; Mounds Park Moorhead 3, Sartell-St. Stephen ers. “We are changing the and now we are going to be a big challenge because Academy vs. Fosston; Waterville- 1. Every year since 2014, a plays that we run,” Nelson need our guards to rebound they are big, and they are Elysian-Morristown vs. Henning; Classa AAA State Northland post player has added. “We are changing our just as much as our inside bringing back four of their Medford vs. Belgrade-Brooten- Nov. 7-9 been named to an All- defenses, our style of play – players.” top-six players,” Nelson Elrosa. Xcel Energy Center Section 8AA Championship n Quarterfinals - Eagan vs. American team. Among the we want to get a shot off in Sip, Mekash, Steer and said. “The big challenge n Saturday, Nov. 2, - Pequot St. Louis Park; Minnetonka vs. post players to receive All- the first 15 seconds – we Greene will all be called Central Lakes will throw at Lakes 3, Park Rapids Area 2. Moorhead; Wayzata vs. Elk American accolades on want to get the ball down upon to play the post posi- us is their size. They can Classa AA State River; Lakeville North vs. North Nelson’s watch are Brooke the floor and attack because tion at different points. play kind of an active zone Nov. 7-9 St. Paul. Xcel Energy Center Heggie, Megan Swedberg, our speed is our strength “It’s going to be by com- defense. Offensively, we will and we need to play to that.” mittee,” Nelson said. “We have to get creative with Defensively, the Pioneers also look at, how is a big on defending them. will use more perimeter the other team going to “Hibbing is always good. Northland wrestlers Chavarry, Grindahl pressure and active post defend Carly Mekash? Even They have a lot of new play- place at Jimmie Open defense. Nelson said the though we will have match- ers, a new coach, and return Pioneers will be switching eekup of issues November that we have 3, 2019 to two players from last year. /Continued defenses frequently to keep deal with, we think that we Rainy is kind of like us, with [Continued from page 1] Chavarry (Northland Community unknown and has scored 3.0 team opposing STATEWIDE offenses off balance Centralare going toSouth create match-up North low Metronumbers.” 133 - Austin Thompson's place is Tech College) won by decision over points. Champ. Round 1 - Micah unknown and has scored 3.0 team Fernando Servin (York College) Butler (Northland Community Tech points. Champ. Round 1 - Austin (Dec 5-3); Cons. 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Round 3 - Raul 285 - Micah Butler's place is Davis and Finstad compete at * P r i c e s are per person. Based on double occupancy. Single occupancy $50 additional charge. Includes roundtrip airfare, taxes, fees, ground transfers and hotel lodging at the Riverside Re- Cross State County meet sort Hotel & Casino. Prices are subject to change, are not retroactive, and may not be available on certain departures or at time of booking due to limited space. Tickets are non-refundable. Must be 21 years of age or older. Change penalties apply. Scheduled air service provided by /Continued Sun Country Airlines. [Continued from page 1] 15:27; 66. Jake Davis 17:11. Murray County Central, 17:53; 57. n Team scores: 1 Perham High Jerzie Finstad 20:06. Howard Lake-Waverly- School 75; 2. West Central Area n Team scores: 1. Perham High Winsted was third at 154. School 83; 3. Saint James High School 103; 2. Luverne High School Morgan Gehl of Murray School 154; 4. Lac qui Parle Valley 138; 3. Howard Lake-Waverly- County Central claimed her High School 182; 5. Staples-Motley Winsted High School 154; 4. High School 184; 6. Nova Classical Murray County Central High first individual crown with a Academy 200; 7. Minnehaha School 165; 5. Staples-Motley High time of 17:53.5. The win was Academy 220; 8. Lake City High School 171; 6. Lake City High an improvement for Gehl, School 228; 9. Greenway High School 180; 7. Albany High School who placed third in 2018. School 235; 10. East Grand Forks 190; 8. Pequot Lakes High School High School 239; 11. Saint Cloud 197; 9. Stewartville High School Jade Rypkema of Nevis fin- Cathedral 264; 12. Ely High School 205; 10. Mesabi East High School ished in the runner-up spot 271; 13. Mankato Loyola High 243; 11. Fairmont 258; 12. and Tenley Nelson of School 282; 14. Heritage Christian Providence Academy 261; 13. Luverne placed third. 287; 15. Lewiston-Altura 321; 16. Hawley High School 279; 14. Belle Redwood Valley 352. Plaine High School 280; 15. Blake Boys State School 312; 16 Saint Paul Academy Girls State and Summit School 321. FREE 175 Runners n 176 Runners Winner: Geno Uhrbom, n Greenway/Nashwauk/Keewatin Winner: Morgan Gehl, In-person help to choose Former WWE champ to speak in Crookston the right health plan. Area organizations and donated to the Mero presen- Lessard. Lessard was individuals have joined tation. Other sponsors moved by Mero’s story and forces to bring school pre- include RiverView Recovery believes he can help build a senter/for- Center, Glenmore stronger community m e r Foundation, Northwestern through respect to others, w r e s t l i n g Mental Health Center, anti-bullying, and suicide c h a m p i o n Drug Task Force and area awareness and prevention. Marc Mero anonymous donors. “When he speaks, it is When it comes to choosing health insurance, to the com- For 14 years, Mero trav- totally from the heart. EVERYONE in Minnesota has free access to munity to eled worldwide as WWE There will not be a dry eye speak to stu- wrestling champion in the place,’’ she said. “Life professional help. Dano Stephens can help you dents and “Johnny B. Badd,” is not easy, but any help we compare plans to figure out the best health or the public on “Wildman” Marc Mero, and can get with raising our dental coverage – and see if you qualify for an a variety of “Marvelous’’ Marc Mero. children to be respectful exclusive tax credit by enrolling through MNsure. issues affect- Today, he travels the coun- adults will be huge.’’ ing today’s try as a Christian speaker Lessard said she feels Last year 60% of MNsure enrollees qualified, with youth. Mero will present at inspiring others to examine compelled to help area an average credit of over $5,500 a year. Crookston High School and their own life choices and youth through trying times; the University of make positive changes. her 17-year-old daughter Open enrollment is happening now, so call or Minnesota, Crookston on Mero’s presentation is has helped several friends visit Dano Stephens today. Wednesday, Nov. 13. geared toward middle and contemplating suicide. The public is invited to high school students. In his Then, when an area youth the following free presenta- hour-long presentation, committed suicide earlier tions: he’ll cover: this year, Lessard said, • At 5 p.m. at Kiehle • Substance abuse pre- “enough was enough.” She 105 International Drive Auditorium, UMC Campus, vention also shares that all three of 2900 University Ave. This • Suicide prevention her daughters have been Red Lake Falls, MN 56750 event is for UMC students • Bullying/cyberbully- bullied at some point in 210-865-8613 and the general public. ing/violence prevention their lives, so having Mero • At 7 p.m. at Crookston • Dream big – goal set- share his message is very High School. This presenta- ting personal to her. tion is for the general pub- • Achieving your highest “Our youth are our Licensed by the State of Minnesota and certified by MNsure. lic. potential future and if this event Funds from last year and The event is free to the saves one person, then I this year’s Ms. Tootsie students and public thanks have succeeded in what my Pageant, which Melanie to the hard work of intentions are, to help,” she Lessard spearheads, were Crookston’s Melanie said. 4B ~ Thief River Falls Times SPORTS SPOTLIGHT Wednesday, November 6, 2019 SPORTS2019-20 SPOTLIGHTThief River Falls

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AlmA FRee luTheRAN CATholiC CommuNiTies FAiTh luTheRAN Nexus ChuRCh silveR CReek luTheRAN uNiTed luTheRAN, gATzke ChuRCh oF Blessed sACRAmeNT, BReThReN ChuRCh Luke Stavos, Pastor ChuRCh ouR sAvioR’s, ThieF lAke Dennis Gray, Pastor Tim Carlson, Interim Lay Pastor 246 Kendall Ave. N., Thief River Falls John Golv, Senior Pastor Robert Dahlen, Pastor th sT. edWARd, sT. josePh Phone: (218) 681-4716 28098 300 Street NW, Argyle Father George Noel, Pastor 601 Dewey Ave. N., Thief River Falls Ale Tulu, Associate Pastor (218) 425-7878 Worship Services: Sunday 22479 170th Ave. NE, Thief River Falls Our Savior’s, Thief Lake Phone: (218) 874-2101. Phone: (218) 289-1735 Church: (218) 681-7705 Web: www.almaaflc.org . Worship Services: Sundays at Worship at 10:30 a.m., Sunday Phone: (218) 681-7079 Phone: (218) 222-3711 [email protected] Sundays: Worship services 10 a.m. United Lutheran, Gatzke Sunday, November 10: Worship at Weekend Masses: Blessed 10:30 a.m. Evening Prayer at 6 p.m. –––––––––– (218) 459-3351 9:30 a.m., coffee fellowship and Sacrament Mass on Saturdays at 5 –––––––––– Wednesdays: Kids Service from 6 - Sundays: (KTRF 1230) Morning Sunday school at 10:45 a.m. 7:30 p.m., Youth Group from 6:30 - silveRToN luTheRAN p.m. and Sundays at 8 a.m., St. FiRsT luTheRAN ChuRCh devotional hour at 8 a.m., Worship Monday, November 11: Veteran’s Edward Mass at 9:45 a.m. on First Lutheran Church 8 p.m. ChuRCh service at 9:30 a.m., Sunday School Day program in Newfolden School Sundays. St. Joseph Mass at 11:30 210 Park Ave., Middle River –––––––––– Larry Myhrer, Lay Pastor at 11 a.m., Prayer meeting at 7 p.m. Gustav Adolph Lutheran Church 17982 180th St. NE, Thief River Falls at 1 p.m. a.m. on Sundays. oPeN ARms ChRisTiAN facebook.com/silvertonlutheranchurch Tuesdays: Women’s Bible study at Tuesday, November 12: Quilting at Strathcona, MN Weekday Masses: Tuesdays at 5:30 Phone: (218) 222-3622 FelloWshiP Sundays: Worship services at 9 9 a.m., Quilting at 11 a.m. 9 a.m., Bag ladies at 7 p.m. p.m. at Blessed Sacrament, First Lutheran (Middle River): A ministry of the a.m.; Prayer at 10 a.m. Wednesdays: Confirmation at 5:30 –––––––––– seventh-day Adventist Church –––––––––– Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at LifeCare Worship service Sundays at 11 a.m; David Jahn, Pastor p.m., Supper from 5:30-6:30 p.m., ABuNdANT liFe Manor, Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Every 3rd Sunday Worship at 11:30 218-416-0178 sT. BeRNARd’s Kids Klub at 6:30 p.m., Youth Bible luTheRAN ChuRCh Joseph, Fridays at 5:30 p.m. at a.m. with Brunch starting at 10:30 401 St. Paul Ave. S., Thief River Falls CATholiC ChuRCh study at 6:30 p.m., Adult Bible LeRoy Flickinger, Pastor a.m. Church Phone: (218) 681-2790 Father Rick Lambert, Pastor study at 6:40 p.m., Choir 7:30 p.m. 1602 Pennington Ave., Karlstad Care Center. [email protected] 105 Knight Avenue N., Thief River Falls –––––––– –––––––––– Saturdays: Sabbath School classes Fridays: Men’s Bible study and P.O. Box 522, Thief River Falls Phone: (218) 681-3571 breakfast at 6:45 a.m. Phone: (218) 681-2300 FiRsT PResByTeRiAN for adults and children at 3 p.m.; www.stbernardscc.org Web: abundantlifetrf.com CleARWATeR Worship Service at 4:15 p.m.; St. Bernard’s Mass: Saturdays at 5 –––––––––– Sundays: Service at 9:30 a.m.; luTheRAN PARish ChuRCh Red Lake Falls, MN Fellowship Meal at 5:30 p.m. p.m., Sundays at 8:30 and 10:30 vikiNg luTheRAN PARish Coffee & Fellowship at 10:30 a.m.; mT. olive, NAzAReTh, Worship Services: Sundays at 10 Wednesdays: Mid-week fellowship a.m. zioN luTheRAN ChuRCh Sunday School at 10:45 a.m. oAk PARk, sT. PeTRi a.m.; Communion is the first and Bible study at 7 p.m. –––––––––– Pulpit Supply: Marilyn Grandstrand, Barb –––––––––– Jeff Merseth, Pastor Fridays: Vespers fellowship and Price, Cindy Ellingson Rt. 1, Box 156C, Oklee Sunday of the month; Meeting of sT. johN luTheRAN 218-523-4995 BeThlehem ANd Phone: (218) 796-5130 the session is the first Monday of Bible study at 7 p.m. ChuRCh P.O. Box 37, Viking –––––––––– NAzAReTh luTheRAN Wednesday, November 6: the month at 7:30 p.m. missouri synod oAk Ridge PARish – elCA Wednesday school and –––––––––– ouR sAviouR’s luTheRAN Pastor: Thomas L. Puffe Cathie Rhodes, Pastor luTheRAN ChuRCh Confirmation from 5 - 7 p.m., Oak 101 Pine Ave. S., Thief River Falls Thief River Falls 202 Marshall Avenue, Holt goodRidge AReA ChuRCh – AFlC Phone: (218) 681-4488 Box 39, Newfolden Park midweek hunters service with luTheRAN PARish - elCA Alex Amiot, Pastor Sundays: Sunday School/Adult Phone: (218) 681-1824 Bethlehem Office: (218) 874-7115 Communion at 7 p.m. 2075 Hwy. 59 SE, Thief River Falls Worship Services at Zion: FAiTh, ekeluNd, BeThANy Phone: (218) 681-4643 Bible Study at 9:30 a.m., Divine Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Nazareth Office: (218) 449-3856 Sunday, November 10: Joint serv- Kristin Ostercamp, Pastor Sundays: Morning Devotional Parsonage: (218) 449-3431 Service at 10:45 a.m., Confirmation Worship Services at Oak Ridge: ice at Nazareth with Communion at P.O. Box 157, Goodridge Hour on KTRF 1230 at 8 a.m., Wednesday, November 6: Bible Phone: (218) 378-4191 Instruction at 6:30 p.m. Sundays at 9 a.m. study at Bethlehem at 10:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m. Worship Service at 9:30 a.m., Tuesdays: Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. [email protected] Sunday School at 10:50 a.m., Prayer Sunday School 10 a.m. Bethlehem office hours from 10 –––––––––– Wednesday, November 6: Fridays: Bible Study at 1:30 p.m. at –––––––––– Meeting at 7 p.m. a.m. - Noon and 1 - 3 p.m., WELCA at Faith with a thanks the Hi Rise. CoRNeRsToNe BAPTisT Tuesdays: Women’s Bible Study at WesTAkeR FRee luTheRAN Confirmation from 3:30 to 4:30 offering service at 4 p.m. –––––––––– ChuRCh 9 a.m., Quilting at 11 a.m. ChuRCh AFlC p.m. Nathan Satchwill, Pastor Sunday, November 10: Bethany Wednesdays: Confirmation and sT. PAuli luTheRAN 321 Minnesota Ave. E., Newfolden Thursday, November 7: Keenager PO Box 816, Thief River Falls Worship at 8:30 a.m., Sunday Phone: (218) 874-7925 using the facilities of supper at 5:30 p.m., Kids Klub at ChuRCh elCA monthly meeting, senior meal and school at 9:30 a.m.; Ekelund Carl Hansen, Pastor Web: westakerfreelutheran.360unite.com Faith Lutheran Brethren Church at 6:30 p.m., youth Bible study and Facebook: Westaker Free Lutheran Bingo at Nazareth, Nazareth office Worship at 9:45 a.m., Sunday P.O. Box 944, County Road 20 S. 601 Dewey Avenue N, Thief River Falls adult Bible study at 6:30 p.m., Choir Thief River Falls Church hours from 10 - noon. Phone: (218) 689-2937 school at 8:30 a.m.; Faith Worship at 7:30 p.m. Web: http://historicstpauli.org Email: [email protected] Sunday, November 10: Bethlehem www.cornerstonetrf.org at 11 a.m., Sunday school at 9:45 Wednesday, November 6: Worship Services: 10:30 a.m. each facebook.com/cornerstonetrf Fridays: Men’s Breakfast Bible Sunday, Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. Worship at 9 a.m. with Sunday Sundays: Bible study at 4:15 p.m., a.m. Confirmation class at 6:30 p.m. school at 10 a.m., Nazareth Worship Study at 6:45 a.m. (Sept. - May). Worship Services at 2:30 p.m. with Monday, November 11: Parish Sunday, November 10: Sunday at 11 a.m. with Sunday school at Communion: 1st Sunday of the Children’s Church offered for kids council meets at Faith Church at 7 –––––––––– school at 9:15 a.m., Worship servic- 9:45 a.m. month. ages 4-8 p.m. es at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 11: Bethlehem –––––––––– RedeemeR luTheRAN –––––––––– Potluck dinner: 3rd Sunday of the Basement Angels with Bible study –––––––––– ChuRCh – elCA month. (Sept. - May). at 9 a.m. eAgle’s vieW ChuRCh, immANuel ANd eBeNezeR Darrel Cory, Pastor ThRiviNg liFe ChuRCh Trumpet of Truth: Sundays at 7 luTheRAN PARish – elCA 1300 Nora Street East, Thief River Falls Jim Binder, Pastor p.m. on KTRF. Tuesday, November 12: Noon text ouTReACh CeNTeR Jonathan Dodson, Pastor Phone: (218) 681-3390 Erskine Community Center Roger Schmitz, Pastor study, afternoon parish visitation, P.O. Box 98, Plummer E-mail: [email protected] 218-556-1545 –––––––––– 111 Fourth Street East, Thief River Falls Nazareth’s WELCA meets at 10 Phone: (218) 465-4525 Wednesdays: Confirmation from www.thrivinglifemn.org Phone: (218) 686-5962 Worship Services: Sunday morn- zioN luTheRAN ChuRCh – a.m. Sunday, November 10: Ebenezer 5:15 - 6:15 p.m., BLAST at 5:45 Worship Services: Sundays at 10 ings at 10 a.m. at Erskine elCA –––––––––– a.m.; Wednesdays: Prayer at 7 p.m. Worship at 9 a.m., Immanuel p.m., Worship with Communion at John Golv, Senior Pastor Community Center. All are wel- Ale Tulu, Associate Pastor –––––––––– Sunday school at 9:15 a.m., 6:30 p.m. BlACk RiveR luTheRAN Sundays: Worship at 9:30 a.m. come. 505 Main Ave. N., Thief River Falls ChuRCh Immanuel Worship at 10:30 a.m. Phone: (218) 681-3296 ePiPhANy sTATioN –––––––––– –––––––––– Web: www.ziontrf.org Frank Ehling, Pastor Matty Towse, Lead Pastor –––––––––– Wednesday, November 6: SAIL Sheila Michaels, Pastor Mary Sieckert, Interim Worship Leader RiNdAl luTheRAN TRiNiTy luTheRAN ChuRCh immANuel luTheRAN exercise at 9 a.m., Handbell practice 15952 110th Street SW, Red Lake Falls Pete Lee, Discipleship Pastor ChuRCh, NAlC – elCA Sundays: Worship at 8:30 a.m.; 403 Main Avenue North, Thief River Falls ChuRCh - missouRi syNod Rev. Timothy Lundeen, Pastor Rev. John Voelker, Ph.D., Pastor at 4:45 p.m., Confirmation supper at Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. Web: www.epiphanystation.com Rev. Chris Rosebrough, Pastor 23511 110th Ave. NW, Newfolden Linda Kaushagen, Lay Visitation 5:30 p.m., Confirmation from 6 p.m. –––––––––– E-Mail: [email protected] Radium Phone: (218) 689-0042 • (218) 378-4499 and Senior Outreach - 7:30 p.m., God’s Joy Choir at 6 Sundays: Experiences at 9, 10:15 Phone: (218) 681-9992 or 745-5604 E-mail: [email protected] 325 Horace Ave. N., Thief River Falls Sundays: Worship at 1 p.m., Bible Sundays: Worship service from Phone: (218) 681-1310 p.m., Senior Choir at 6:30 p.m. CAlvARy luTheRAN and 11:30 a.m. Study at 2:15 p.m. 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. www.trinitylutherantrf.org Thursday, November 7: SAIL ChuRCh – elCA –––––––––– Sundays: Worship at 8:30 and Frank Ehling, Pastor –––––––––– –––––––––– exercise 9 a.m., LSS respite in Sheila Michaels, Pastor evANgeliCAl CoveNANT 10:30 a.m., Sunday school from lounge from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., PO Box 8 NeWFoldeN evANgeliCAl RiveR oF liFe ChuRCh 9:25 - 10:20 a.m., coffee fellowship Ministerial 9:30 a.m., Prayer Shawl 405 Water Street, St. Hilaire ChuRCh Timothy Self, Pastor Bert Foster, Senior Pastor FRee ChuRCh at 9:30 a.m., service is broadcasted Ministry at 10 a.m., Quilting/LWR Phone: (218) 964-5750 Gary Barrett, Pastor 1563 Highway 59 SE (Next to McDonalds) 1425 Third Street East, Thief River Falls Sundays: Church services at 10:30 P.O. Box 86, Newfolden Thief River Falls at 10:30 a.m. on KTRF Radio 1230 workshop 1 p.m., services at Skylite Phone: (218) 681-4449 Phone: (218) 681-1469 Phone: (218) 874-8785 and Sjoberg’s Cable Channel 3. All 1 p.m., services at Riverside Terrace a.m., Communion every Sunday. Web: www.trfcovchurch.org www.riveroflifetrfmn.org E-mail: [email protected] are welcome. 2 p.m. –––––––––– www.facebook.com/trfcovchurch Sundays: Service at 10 a.m., nurs- Wednesday: Awana (4 yrs - 6th –––––––––– Friday, November 8: Men’s break- Office E-Mail: [email protected] grade) and Detour (7-12th grade) ery/pre school available as well as CommuNiTy ChuRCh Sundays: Worship Service at 9:30 fast at Biff’s at 7 a.m., SAIL exercise at 6:30 - 8 p.m.; Adult Bible study at ministry for children 1st - 6th grade. uNiTed meThodisT NoNdeNomiNATioNAl a.m., Sunday School at 11 a.m., at 9 a.m., coffee with staff 9:30 a.m. Curtis Jacobson, Senior Pastor 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays: Adult Prayer/Bible ChuRCh Highway 1 East, Thief River Falls Prayer Group at 6:30 p.m. Study at 7 p.m. Matt Howe, Pastor Sunday, November 10: Worship Saturday: Men’s prayer time at 7 Phone: (218) 681-2285 Tuesdays: Mending the Soul 6 –––––––––– 116 Horace Ave. N., Thief River Falls and Cable 3/KTRF broadcasts at Saturdays: Saturday Morning a.m. Phone: (218) 681-4388 8:30 a.m., Education hour and cof- Men’s Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. p.m., Al-Anon at 7 p.m. Sunday: Sunday school at 9:15 seveNTh-dAy AdveNTisT Web: www.umctrf.org Wednesdays: Youth Group at Email: [email protected] fee fellowship at 9:30 a.m., Sundays: Sunday Morning a.m.; Morning worship at 10:30 ChuRCh Facebook: Thief River Falls December sharing servants, Silver Elevate NextGen Youth Center 6 - 8 David Jahn, Pastor Celebration Service and One Way a.m. United Methodist Church Creek Worship with Communion at p.m. 1024 Tindolph Ave. South, Thief River Falls Kids Sunday School For Children –––––––––– Phone: (218) 416-0178 Thursdays: Chit Chat Group at 10 10 a.m., New Traditions worship at Saturdays: Men’s Breakfast Bible Worship Services: Saturdays at 11 a.m., stop by for coffee and conver- from 10 - 11 a.m.; Revolutionary NeWFoldeN NeW hoPe 10:30 a.m., “Training Ears to Hear” Study at 8:30 a.m. a.m.; Sabbath School at 9:30 a.m. sation. Prayer and Prophetic Worship from luTheRAN ChuRCh - AAlC from 2 - 4 p.m. at Zion. 5- 6 p.m.; UPrising YOUTH –––––––––– Ollie Urdahl, Pastor –––––––––– Sundays: Worship at 9 a.m. Monday, November 11: SAIL exer- GROUP (7th grade - College Age) evANgeliCAl FRee P.O. Box 185, Newfolden sT. josePh’s CATholiC Mondays: Bible studay at 10 a.m. cise at 9 a.m., parish nurse hours Phone: (218) 874-6611 Tuesdays: Bible study at 7:15 p.m. at 7 p.m.; Bookstore and coffee bar ChuRCh Worship Services: Sundays at 9:30 ChuRCh from 3 - 4:30 p.m. Lead Pastor Kevin MacLean, Fr. Bob Schreiner, Priest –––––––––– open before and after Sunday a.m. Tuesday, November 12: WELCA Morning services Interim Associate Pastor Kent Hudson 112 Edward Ave. N., Red Lake Falls executive board meeting at 9 a.m., 211 Arnold Ave. N., Thief River Falls –––––––––– Phone: (218) 253-2685 vikiNg CoveNANT ChuRCh Wednesdays: Discipleship & New Phone: (218) 681-3855 Saturdays: St. Joseph (Brooks) Rev. Jim Robberstad, Pastor Staff meeting at 9:30 a.m., women Believers Classes for all ages from Web: www.trfefc.org ReiNeR luTheRAN Mass at 5 p.m.; St. Joseph (Red Viking, MN of Zion at 10 a.m., coffee with staff 6:15- 7:30 p.m.; Home Church - Sundays: Worship at 10:30 a.m., FRee ChuRCh – AFlC Lake Falls) Mass at 5:30 p.m. Phone: (218) 523-4735 at 10:30 a.m., noon pastors text Highway 1, 7 miles east of Goodridge Cell: (218) 201-0350 First Wednesday of each month Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. (218) 681-4643 Sundays: St. Joseph (Red Lake Worship Services: Sunday at 9 study, Christian education board at from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Wednesdays: Bible Study at 7 p.m. Sundays: Worship at 11:30 a.m. Falls) Mass at 10 a.m. a.m. Special events as announced. 5:15 p.m. This Church Directory Is Sponsored By The Following Businesses FARMERS Johnson Funeral Service Where the customer “Setting a New Standard for Caring” ® is the company UNION OIL CO. SENIOR HOUSING 420 LaBree Ave. N. 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Unless speci fied other wise, the editorials are who will be impacted by the written by Editor Dave Hill and do not represent opinion of other staff members. project. I am one of them. Opinions in items from other publications may not coincide with the editor’s own We have been pleased views but are offered for their general interest. with how the Enbridge land people have worked with us. They have been courte- ous, respectful and have A parking test been responsive when we had questions or inquiries. Will citizens accept backing into moving They’ve been clear at explaining what we can back-in angle parking? traffic. It positions the expect with construction Back-in angle park- trunk or back of the when it begins. ing was introduced to vehicle to the sidewalk, We’re looking foward to motorists in Thief River which enables easier the replacement project as Falls this past week. loading and unloading of it will bring jobs to our area and the activity will have a Whether it will be items. It also creates positive impact on the local accepted or not is still more parking spaces. economy. up for debate. Overall, back-in angle Milton Bakken Back-in angle park- parking improves safety. Thief River Falls ing on Fourth Street has The addition of side- been talked about all outs and angle parking summer. I know the significantly narrowed topic came up before, Fourth Street. As some- Gov. Tim Walz lifts restrictions but I can’t remember one who crosses, or how long ago. In order attempts to cross Fourth to prepare motorists for Street all the time, the on direct assistance to farmers the change, a link to a narrower street will On Wednesday, Oct. 30, and alleviate the fuel short- increased demand for now face, with crops sitting video explaining it was probably put an end to Gov. Tim Walz issued age in the area. propane used for drying, unharvested in soaked placed on the city’s web- motorists using it as a Executive Order 19-36, Farmers reported that just as the agricultural live- fields and truckloads of site at www.citytrf.net. way to get around driv- declaring an emergency and wet conditions have dam- stock heating season and product that can’t be It’s still there. You have ing down Third Street. I lifting regulations on motor aged crops, prevented har- the Minnesota Energy brought to market,” said carriers and drivers to alle- Walz. “To our farmers: I am to listen and watch a used to call it the Third viate the strain on farmers listening. This executive presentation on a mini- Street bypass because in western Minnesota dur- This has been a stressful year for order will help farms get the roundabout first, but Fourth Street used to ing a particularly difficult fuel they need, and our eventually it gets offer motorists an unre- harvest season. Minnesota farmers. The recent wet team will continue to look around to talking about stricted straight shot to This action came a day weather has only exacerbated into actions we can take to back-in angle parking. Atlantic Avenue. This after Walz met with around support our agricultural 50 farmers and agriculture these challenges … industry through these cat- Come to think of it, was nice if you were in a leaders in East Grand Forks astrophic conditions.” watching the video on hurry and wanted to to discuss the weather- Executive Order 19-36 is the benefits of a mini avoid stop lights, not so related crisis facing farms vesting, and slowed the pro- Assistance Program began. effective immediately under roundabout wouldn’t be nice if you’re trying to in the region. Those present cessing and transportation “This has been a stressful Minnesota Statutes 2019, a bad idea. Too many cross Fourth Street. The asked the governor to lift of harvested goods, creating year for Minnesota farmers. section 4.035, subdivision 2, restrictions on drivers and widespread economic con- The recent wet weather has and remains in effect for 30 motorists are still strug- addition of stop signs for carriers transporting cerns for farmers and the only exacerbated these chal- days, or until the direct gling with the east and west traveling propane and liquid fuels to region. The high moisture lenges to create the assistance has ended, Greenwood Street mini- traffic creates four-way provide direct assistance content of the harvest has unprecedented crisis we whichever occurs first. roundabout, and that’s stops at Horace and been in place for several LaBree avenues will years. Next year, even further slows or motorists can expect frustrate traffic on Peterson introduces Ag Labor Bill work on more round- Fourth Street. Congressman Collin C. needs.” Associated Milk Producers, H2A program.” abouts in the communi- How do you park in Peterson and a bipartisan Leaders from the dairy Inc. dairy farmer from “I applaud Representa- ty, so we had better get those spaces? group of lawmakers on industry in the Seventh Redwood County. “I am tive Peterson for joining a used to it. It’s simple if every- Wednesday introduced The District and across grateful to Chairman bi-partisan effort to secure a How did it go on one follows the rules. Farm Worker Minnesota voiced their sup- Peterson for recognizing the stable labor force for agri- Modernization Act of 2019, port for the bill as well, unique labor challenges culture,” said Casey Monday? Not too well. Signal a right turn to legislation that will provide thanking Peterson for his that dairy faces and work- Schlauderaff, a Detroit Several motorists were warn other drivers you agricultural operations with leadership on the issue. ing with Republicans and Lakes dairy farmer and confused and crossed a intend to park in the access to a legal and stable “Labor continues to be Democrats alike to push for- Dairy Farmers of America traffic lane to pull into space; pull past the workforce, including a year- one of the biggest items ward legislation that co-op member. “By cospon- an empty parking space. parking spot and stop; round visa program for holding dairy farmers addresses dairy's workforce soring the Farm Workforce Several motorists were and reverse into the dairies. Peterson, who back,” said Lucas Sjostrom, needs by allowing farmers Modernization Act, he con- chairs the House executive director of the like to me access a tinues to demonstrate his seen shaking their parking spot. Right now, Agriculture Committee, is Minnesota Milk Producers revamped guest worker pro- commitment to dairy farm- heads and/or talking our back-in angle park- an original co-sponsor of the Association. “In a time of gram.” ers, ensuring we have the with other motorists in ing spaces on Fourth legislation alongside nearly short crop windows and “Securing access to a sta- tools we need to succeed – a an attempt to figure out Street are pretty long. I 30 House Republicans and high stress, labor availabili- ble workforce is absolutely stable labor force, access to just exactly what they suspect the addition of Democrats. ty can truly be the differ- vital to the future of the foreign markets and price “Agriculture needs a reli- ence between a farm mak- dairy industry. As a dairy risk management tools. were supposed to do. more permanent painted able and legal source of ing it to next year or not. If farmer, I milk cows 365 Minnesota’s farmers are There were some discus- street stripings will workers,” said Peterson. “I passed, this bill finally pro- days a year, rain or shine or well represented by sions in our office about make it a little more want to thank the biparti- vides dairy farmers access snow, so the current H2A Chairman Peterson, and we what motorists were clear. san group of members who to the same pool of labor seasonal guestworker pro- appreciate his dedication to supposed to do, too. Hindsight is 20-20, worked with ag groups to many in agriculture have gram simply does not work our success.” come up with this initial bill utilized for decades. We look for me and other dairy “Why in the world right? I wish Fourth that can help move this dia- forward to a real dairy farmers,” said Brad Vold, a would our city have Street would have been logue forward. This effort immigration program that dairy farmer in Pope back-in angle parking? addressed first in this has produced a proposal considers the needs of both County and Land O’Lakes, It’s stupid!” I heard year’s downtown street that provides a better employee and employer for Inc. co-op member. “I com- that, or a variation of improvement project, as option than the status quo a successful relationship.” mend Chairman Peterson that a lot. it would have allowed for many parts of U.S. agri- “As a dairy farmer, I milk for his bipartisan work in culture. As this discussion cows all year long, as advancing legislation that POLICIES There are several motorists more time to continues, we need to also opposed to harvesting a helps solve dairy’s unique Letters To The Editor: The staff advantages to back-in get used to the strange address meat and poultry crop at a specific time of workforce challenges by of The Times en cour ages written angle parking. Safety experience of back-in processing workforce year,” said Bruce Maas, an allowing dairy to access the re sponses to editorial comment or and traffic experts tell angle parking before letters with original thoughts or ideas of general interest. Letters us that it provides winter arrived. Once should be intended for publication motorists with better snow covers the strip- Klobuchar calls for improved safety in The Times exclusively; letters vision of bicyclists, ings, I really wonder sent to multiple publications will pedestrians, cars and whether motorists will measures for aviation industry generally not be accepted. Right is trucks as they exit these stick to the program or reserved to edit letters for length and clarity and to reject letters parking spaces and whether law enforce- At a Senate Commerce issues when you think of tion industry and has long Committee Hearing titled your brother or sister or supported rural aviation. In deemed to be promotional in enter traffic. Going for- ment will have to patrol “Aviation Safety and the father or mother or son or March, Klobuchar and nature, promote violence or in poor ward is always better. the street more fre- Future of Boeing’s 737 daughter, but I want you to Senators Maria Cantwell taste. Letters should not exceed Back-in angle parking quently. Will they be MAX,” Sen. Amy Klobuchar know that we want to get to (D-WA), Richard 650 words in length. (D-MN) urged Boeing Chief the bottom of this and we Blumenthal (D-CT), Ed If individuals request their let- also eliminates the risk enforcing regulations ters printed “as is” they will be of a bicyclists crashing with this? Have the reg- Executive Officer Dennis want to change this.” Markey (D-MA), and deemed a paid advertisement and Muilenburg and Vice During her questions, Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) into a car door that sud- ulations been updated? must appear in a box. President and Chief Klobuchar asked: "How fre- reintroduced the Safe Skies Letters Must Be Signed: All let- denly opens. It elimi- Is there a fine? Engineer John Hamilton to quently are new automated Act, which would ensure nates the dangers of ters must be signed and contain an truly evaluate the findings systems left out of the train- that America’s cargo plane address or phone number of the of the investigations into ing manuals that you give pilots have the same rest writer so authenticity can be veri- the two tragic airplane to pilots?" requirements as passenger fied. crashes of the Boeing 737 "Senator, first of all, one pilots. Signatures must appear on let- WE’RE ALL EARS Max 8 aircraft flown by of the things we've learned In October 2018, the ters published. The staff believes Ethiopian Airlines and Lion from both of these accidents Federal Aviation Admini- that there is greater credibility in Air that took the lives of is that we need to provide stration Reauthorization letters signed in print and will not over 300 people, including additional information on Act of 2018 was signed into withhold names of writers from Mucaad Hussein Abdalla, a MCAS to pilots just to give law, providing needed cer- publication. resident of St. Cloud. you context, as we develop tainty for the aviation Responses Invited: Letters crit- At the committee hear- our training manuals, our industry while enhancing ical of individuals or other entities ing, Klobuchar questioned idea is to provide training consumer protections and may be shown to those individuals the witnesses about the on pilots, so they can passenger safety. A key or representatives of those entities Questions? Your opinion is recent crashes and key respond to the effects of fail- amendment to the legisla- in advance of publication with an Comments? something issues that need to ures as opposed to trying to tion was included by invitation by newspaper staff for we always addressed to improve the diagnose failures, and that's Klobuchar to provide a con- response in the same issue as the Story Ideas? safety measures we have for a very important distinc- sistent level of consumer original letter. want to hear the U.S. commercial avia- tion. And so more informa- protections regardless of Corrections: If an error is made Let us know tion industry. tion in the training manuals where tickets are pur- in news or advertising publication, how we're doing. “I also want to give my is not necessarily safer, but chased. In 2012, Klobuchar the staff encourages readers to call sincere, sincere thanks to as we understand from both included language in the it to our immediate attention by the people who are here of these accidents, we need FAA reauthorization priori- calling 681-4450. We will attempt who lost their loved ones in to provide more information tizing aviation related con- to correct the error or clarify the these two crashes.” on MCAS to enhance safe- struction projects in cold- misunderstanding in the next Klobuchar said. “I think you ty," Muilenburg replied. weather states to accommo- issue. know you are here not only Klobuchar has been a date their limited construc- Deadline: The deadline for let- 218-681-4450 • [email protected] for them. It must be hard to leader in the fight to tion season. ters to the editor is 10 a.m. on Mondays. 324 Main Ave. N., Thief River Falls, MN 56701 hear all of these technical improve safety in the avia- Wednesday, November 6, 2019 MENUS Thief River Falls Times ~ 7B School Lunch - Week of November 11-15

Challenger Elementary hamburger, chicken patty, spicy Viking Elementary Friday: Cold subs, chips, fresh School chicken patty, rib patty & pizza. School vegetable Thief River Falls Breakfast All breakfast and lunches –––––––––– Milk is served with all meals. All items offered every day: served with juice, low fat/fat free Lafayette High School Fruit choice and juice served for Bacon/egg pizza, breakfast milk, and fruit. All bread prod- Red Lake Falls breakfast. Alternate entrees: sausage pizza, cream cheese ucts served are whole grains. An All meals are served with fruit Pizza or build your own chef bagel, cini-minis, burritos, alternative of cereal is available and milk. All breakfasts are salad. Breakfast prices: Students chocolate chip, maple and straw- at every breakfast. served with juice. All lunches are $1.50; reduced Free. Lunch berry pancakes. Breakfast served with fresh vegetables and prices: Students $2.80; reduced Tuesdays: Tornados Monday: Toast fruit choice. Free. Thursdays: Pancake dog on a Tuesday: Muffins Breakfast Breakfast stick Wednesday: Scone Monday: Toast, peanut butter, Fridays: Cinnamon roll jelly, butter Mondays: Sausage or egg Thursday: Scrambled egg, Lunch toast Tuesday: Breakfast sandwich breakfast pizza Tuesdays: French toast sticks Monday: Pulled pork on a Friday: Toast Wednesday: Long john, yo- with sausage patty bun, French fries, creamy Lunch gurt or Greek yogurt Wednesdays: Breakfast sand- coleslaw Monday: Chicken noodle Thursday: Mini waffle, syrup, wich Tuesday: Taco in a bag, Mex- soup, turkey sandwich hard boiled egg ican rice, refried beans, toma- Tuesday: Spaghetti with meat Friday: No school Thursdays: Pancake wrap poppers toes, onions, olives sauce, carrots Lunch Wednesday: Chicken mash- Monday: Nachos, potato oles, Fridays: Cinnamon roll Wednesday: Pizza, corn Lunch up, popcorn chicken, mashed po- Thursday: Meatballs, mashed Rice Krispy Treat tatoes and gravy, sweet corn, Tuesday: Chicken patty on a Monday: Pulled pork on a potatoes, peas bun, potato smiles, creamy biscuit Friday: Hamburger, French bun, baked beans + 4 FREE coleslaw Thursday: Toasted cheese fries Wednesday: Pork chop, mash- BURGERS! Tuesday: Taco in a bag, Mex- sandwich with tomato soup, –––––––––– hed potatoes with gravy, dinner ican rice, refried beans, toma- Goldfish crackers Red Lake roll THE FAVORITE GIFT toes, cheese, onions, olives Friday: Ham patty, scalloped County Central Thursday: Hamburger 4 (6 oz.) Filet Mignons Wednesday: Chicken mash- potatoes, mixed vegetables, din- Elementary School stroganoff over noodles, bread- 4 (4 oz.) Boneless Pork Chops up, popcorn chicken, mashed po- ner roll Plummer stick –––––––––– Milk and fruit is served with Friday: No school 4 (4 oz.) Omaha Steaks Burgers tatoes and gravy, corn, biscuit 4 (2.8 oz.) Potatoes au Gratin Thursday: Toasted cheese Goodridge Schools all meals. Bread, cereal and juice –––––––––– Goodridge is served with breakfast. St. Bernard’s 4 (4 oz.) Caramel Apple Tartlets 16 MAIN COURSES sandwich, tomato soup, Goldfish S & DESSERTS crackers Milk is served with all meals. Breakfast Thief River Falls Signature Seasoning Packet + SIDE Fruit and juice is served with all Milk and fruit is served with Friday: Ham patty, scalloped Monday: Scrambled eggs $218.92* separately *Savings shown over aggregated single item potatoes, mixed vegetables, din- breakfasts. Salad bar served at Tuesday: French toast sticks all meals. Juice is served with $ 99 base price. Limit 2 pkgs. Free gifts must ship COMBO PRICE with #59104 Standard S&H will be added. ner roll every lunch. Wednesday: Waffles breakfast. 69 Expires 2/29/20. ©2019 Omaha Steaks, Inc. –––––––––– Breakfast Thursday: Pancake, sausage Breakfast Monday: No school Monday: Breakfast pizza Franklin Middle School Friday: Cinnamon roll ORDER NOW! 1.888.912.0527 ask for 59104VMC Thief River Falls Tuesday: Yogurt, toast Lunch Tuesday: Cereal choice, toast www.OmahaSteaks.com/excellent65 Milk is served with all meals. Wednesday: Waffles, sausage Monday: Taco in a bag, ham- Wednesday: Egg omelet, toast Fruit choice and juice served for Thursday: Blueberry muffins, burger, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, Thursday: Pancakes, sausage breakfast. Alternate entrees: cereal refried beans, rice medley, links Pizza, chef salad, sub sandwich Friday: No school peanut butter and jelly sandwich Friday: Cereal choice, toast or bagel meal. Breakfast prices: Lunch Tuesday: Scalloped potatoes Lunch Students $1.60; reduced Free. Monday: No school and ham, seasoned carrots, plain Monday: Chicken drumsticks, Lunch prices: Students $2.75; re- Tuesday: Quesadilla, corn or peanut butter bread seasoned rice, baked beans, cel- Wednesday: Corn dogs, baked ery sticks, pineapple tidbits duced Free. Wednesday: Subs, turkey, Answers to last week’s puzzles Breakfast beans ham, pepperoni, cheese, lettuce, Tuesday: Spaghetti, Romaine Mondays: Sausage or egg Thursday: Baked potato bar, tomatoes, pickles, Sun Chips, lettuce, tomatoes, garlic bread, breakfast pizza chili, diced ham, cheese, dinner veggies with ranch blueberries Tuesdays: French toast sticks roll Thursday: Lasagna, garlic Wednesday: Diced chicken with sausage patty Friday: No school breadstick, peas, carrots gravy, mashed potatoes, green Wednesdays: Breakfast sand- –––––––––– Friday: Cheesy French bread, beans, biscuits, mixed fruit sauce wich Marshall County salad, cucumbers, tomatoes, Thursday: Chili, grilled Thursdays: Pancake wrap Central School sherbet cheese, red peppers, broccoli, ap- poppers Newfolden –––––––––– plesauce cup Fridays: Cinnamon roll All breakfast and lunches Red Lake Friday: Fish nuggets, potato Lunch served with juice, low fat/fat-free County Central smiles, cooked carrots and peas, Monday: Pulled pork on a milk and fruit. All bread products High School oranges bun, French fries, creamy served are whole grains. An al- Milk and fruit is served with –––––––––– coleslaw ternative of cereal is available all meals. Bread, cereal and juice St. John Lutheran Tuesday: Taco in a bag, Mex- every breakfast. is served with breakfast. School ican rice, refried beans, toma- Breakfast Breakfast Thief River Falls toes, cheese, onions, olives Monday: Bagel, yogurt Monday: Biscuit and gravy Milk is served with all meals. Wednesday: Chicken mash- Tuesday: Toast Tuesday: Toast Lunch up, popcorn chicken, mashed po- Wednesday: Long johns, hard Wednesday: Waffle with syrup Monday: Pulled pork on a Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into tatoes and gravy, corn, biscuit boiled egg, pears Thursday: Toast bun, French fries, creamy nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 Thursday: Scrambled eggs, Friday: Cinnamon roll coleslaw must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear Thursday: Toasted cheese only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the sandwich, tomato soup, Goldfish toast, Mandarin oranges Lunch Tuesday: Taco in a bag, Mex- order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric crackers Friday: Pop-Tart or granola Monday: Orange chicken, ican rice, refried beans, veggie clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you Friday: Ham patty, scalloped bar, yogurt, berries fried rice, egg roll, steamed broc- toppings name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! potatoes, mixed vegetables, din- Lunch coli Wednesday: Chicken mash- ner roll Monday: Hamburger gravy, Tuesday: BBQ on a whole up, popcorn chicken, mashed po- –––––––––– mashed potatoes, corn, dinner grain bun, baked beans, chips tatoes and gravy, corn, biscuit Lincoln High School roll Wednesday: Cheesy bread Thursday: Toasted cheese Thief River Falls Tuesday: Chicken gravy, with pizza sauce, lettuce salad, sandwich, tomato soup, Goldfish Milk is served with all meals. mashed potatoes, peas, dinner fresh vegetable crackers Fruit choice and juice served for roll, orange Thursday: Chicken strips, Friday: Ham patty, scalloped breakfast. Breakfast prices: Stu- Wednesday: Sub sandwich, cheesy potatoes, vegetable, potatoes, mixed vegetables, din- lettuce, tomatoes, chips, apples ner roll dents $1.65; reduced Free. Lunch Goldfish crackers prices: Students $2.80; reduced Thursday: Polish sausage on a bun, baked beans, chips, grapes Free. Grill line options available Discovery Place as alternatives are: cheeseburger, Friday: Pizza, corn

AREA BIRTHS Milk is served with all meals. hotdish, carrots, sliced peaches, Breakfast bread with butter Sanford Medical Center On Oct. 20, a girl was Monday: Cheerios, whole Tuesday: Meatballs with in Thief River Falls an- born to Rose and Tristan wheat toast, orange juice gravy, mashed potatoes, peas, nounces the following births Pankratz of Lancaster. She Tuesday: Kix, whole wheat pineapple, bread with butter in October. was given the name toast, apple juice Wednesday: Hot dog on a bun, On Oct. 1, a boy was born Annabelle Rose. Wednesday: Cream of Wheat, beans, applesauce, chips to Jessica and Jonathan On Oct. 20, a girl was whole wheat toast, grape juice Thursday: Tator tot hotdish, LaFever of Thief River Falls. born to Eden and Paul John- Thursday: Rice Krispies, green beans, fruit cocktail, bread He was given the name son of Lake Bronson. She whole wheat toast, apple juice and butter Bentley Garner. was given the name Vivian Friday: Corn Flakes, whole Friday: Chicken noodle veg- On Oct. 1, a girl was born Mai. wheat toast, orange juice etable soup, saltines, bologna to Morgan Anderson and On Oct. 23, a girl was Lunch sandwich, pears Kole Jenson of Viking. She born to Tamara Rominski of Monday: Chicken with rice was given the name Westyn Warren. She was given the Jayne. name Genevieve Elouise. 1. Flat-topped hill 37. French river On Oct. 2, a boy was born On Oct. 25, a boy was 5. Fire usually accompanies it 38. Told on to Tami Dowers-Edwards born to Morgan and Alan Senior Meals 10. Talked 40. Steep hillside and Robert Edwards of Thief Ness of Middle River. He 12. Skillset River Falls. He was given was given the name Hutton 41. Peyton’s little brother 14. Unembarrassed 42. Soviet Socialist Republic the name Malcolm Daniel. Laverne. plesauce Heritage Center 16. Where teens spend their days 44. Welsh river On Oct. 2, a girl was born On Oct. 25, a girl was Thief River Falls Tuesday: Swedish meatballs, 18. Boxing’s GOAT 45. Witness to Savannah Huerd of War- born to Maci and Brady Lee Monday: Tator tot hotdish, mashed potatoes, sliced beets, 19. Used to anoint ren and Lance Wiedow of of Newfolden. She was given mixed veggies, broccoli salad, wheat bread with margarine, 48. Brews Wausau, Wis. She was given the name Zoey Marie. dessert frosted cake 20. Rust fungi 50. Orange-brown the name Violet Ann-Louise. On Oct. 25, a girl was Tuesday: Chicken marinarra, Wednesday: Tator tot hotdish, 22. Panthers’ signal caller 52. Separates DNA and RNA On Oct. 5, a girl was born born to Chandra and noodles, broccoli, fruit cocktail, seasoned carrots, coleslaw, 23. Forests have lots of them 53. Mexican agave to Jacquelynn Wallestad of Alexander Fuhrman of Thief pudding wheat bread with margarine, 25. Lentils 55. Self-contained aircraft unit Thief River Falls and River Falls. She was given Wednesday: Salisbury steak, peaches 26. One’s self-esteem 56. Encourage Lahrone Allen of St. Paul. the name Mathilda Colleen. mashed potatoes and gravy, Thursday: Chicken breast, 27. Where you entered the 57. Atomic #52 (abbr.) She was given the name On Oct. 30, a girl was squash, pears scalloped potatoes, peas and car- world (abbr.) 58. About latitude Raya Marie. born to Desiree and Cody Thursday: BBQ pork on a rots, dinner roll with margarine, 28. High school test 63. Trivial gadget On Oct. 5, a boy was born Walseth of Thief River Falls. bun, scallop potatoes, peas, Jell-O with whipped topping 30. Large, flightless bird 65. Film a scene again to Heather and Ryan She was given the name dessert Friday: Meatball spaghetti Bjorsness of Newfolden. He Arlia Elaine. 31. Expectorated 66. Small blisters Friday: Cook’s choice sauce, spaghetti noodles, green 33. Some practice it 67. Dark brown was given the name Noah On Oct. 30, a girl was –––––––– beans, garlic bread, chef’s choice 35. Prickly shrub John. born to Ashley Nygaard and Meals on Wheels dessert On Oct. 12, a boy was Paul Burthwick of Warren. Thief River Falls –––––––––– born to Jazzmine and Niko- She was given the name Meals on Wheels will deliver LSS Senior Meals las Teggatz of Plummer. He Aubrey Nicole. meals Monday through Friday, Viking and Holt was given the name Kings- On Oct. 30, a boy was including holidays. For more Senior meals are served every 1. Advanced degree 29. Weepy ley Nikolas. born to Jessica and Clint information, call (218) 681- weekday. To make a Viking or 2. Goes with flow 32. It might be on the back On Oct. 13, a girl was Panek of Goodridge. He was 6861. Low fat milk served Holt meal reservation or to re- born to Bethany and given the name Kooper 3. The Caspian is one 34. Spy organization with all meals. ceive a menu, please call (218) 4. Accumulate on the surface of 35. Female body part Matthew Leadley of Roseau. Lucas. Monday: Swiss steak, baked 874-7137. Viking meals avail- She was given the name 5. Vascular systems or plants 36. Came back from behind potato and sour cream, corn, able as home delivery only. 6. A popular kids magazine 39. Fall back or spring forward Freya Reign. Plummer Legion wheat bread with margarine, ap- On Oct. 14, a girl was 7. __ podrida: spicy Spanish stew 40. Famed traveling journalist born to Michelle and Dana Auxiliary to host 8. Vandalized a car 43. Where the current is fast Didrikson of Badger. She celebration 9. Prefix meaning “within” 44. Withstand was given the name Ella 10. Soviet labor camp system 46. A Philly football player The American Legion Caroline. 11. Strong hostilities 47. Records brain activity On Oct. 15, a girl was Auxiliary of Plummer will 13. B complex vitamin hold a 100-year celebration 49. Aromatic powder born to Julie Good and 15. Go quickly 51. Circular panpipe Dylan Klade of McIntosh. Sunday, Nov. 10, from 1 to 3 p.m. 17. Toast 54. Ship as cargo She was given the name 18. A team’s best pitcher Willow Rose. Smoked, pulled pork 59. Bar bill On Oct. 17, a boy was sandwiches will be served. A 21. A Philly culinary special 60. Adult female born to Kelsey and Zachary freewill offering will be ac- 23. Small child 61. OJ trial judge Johnson of Thief River Falls. cepted. The event will also 24. Unhappy 62. One’s grandmother He was given the name Hen- feature speakers, and a 27. Trims by cutting 64. Hot, massive star rik Oskar. silent auction will be held.

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LaVonne Schmitz was among the vendors Holidays show. The annual event was held Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Celebrate the at the Thief River Falls Eagles Club. Stacy McCollum takes on role of program specialist The Occupational sion of providing sustain- ODC along with finding Development Center has able employment opportuni- time to train as an EMT. recently promoted Stacy ties for these individuals. "Stacy has been an asset McCollum to program spe- Most recently, she served as to the TRF HTC team for cialist. This role includes Habilitation and Training several years," said Tori program oversight for both Center (HTC) lead instruc- Peterson, vice president of the Thief River Falls and tor. Programs for ODC. "We are Crookston locations. "I am looking forward to excited that Stacy has McCollum has nearly 20 increasing my knowledge accepted the role of program years experience working about the different pro- specialist for Thief River Sometimes it takes a little encouragement Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls. with people with disabili- grams the ODC has to Falls and Crookston. She is to chuck a ball at some pins. This family Besides games, the event featured trick-or- ties, 16 of which have been offer," said McCollum, not only dedicated to ODC’s attended the 2nd Annual Howl-o-ween treating down LHS hallways. with ODC performing in adding that a solid work mission, but also in ensur- FUNdraising Event on Thursday, Oct. 31 at various capacities to sup- ethic, ability to be flexible ing that the people we serve port the organization’s mis- and a willingness to learn are receiving the highest has contributed to her quality of services." readiness for this position. Established in Thief Much of this can-do atti- River Falls in 1971, ODC’s tude and adaptability comes headquarters and program from the over 15 years she office are located at 1520 has dedicated to the Red Hwy. 32 S. McCollum will Lake Falls Volunteer also commute regularly to Ambulance Association as the Crookston division, an EMT, where she also located at 310 S. Broadway participates as a board Suite 7, to provide support member. for job placement programs Growing up in Red Lake serving the surrounding Falls, McCollum got her communities. start with a part-time job ODC is a nonprofit aiding adults with disabili- organization that special- ties while still in high izes in offering employment school, working alongside training and support for her mother at Prairie individuals with disabili- Community Services. After ties, working with commu- moving to a full-time posi- nity businesses to provide tion at PCS and spending options for inclusive and time cross-training at sever- sustainable employment al group homes between that result in greater inde- Red Lake Falls and Thief pendence. River Falls, she added onto that a full-time position at Two named Student Rotarians of the Month Coral Mattison and fundraisers for the Humane Jerzie Finstad were named Society. She has also been a Student Rotarians of the bell ringer for the Salvation Month by the local chapter Army, played violin for the of Rotary International. public, children at During the month of Challenger Elementary November, the students will School, and nursing homes. attend meetings of the She also presented for Drug Rotarians and Lions Club. Awareness Week, read to children at Challenger Elementary School, and vol- unteered for other activities in and out of school.

All sort of treats were available Thursday, Oct. 31 during sored the event, which was a fundraiser for the Pennington the 2nd Annual Howl-o-ween FUNdraising Event at Lincoln County Humane Society. High School in Thief River Falls. Several LHS groups spon-

Coral Mattison Coral is the daughter of Neil and Linda Mattison. She has one sibling - Chris. Her school and non- school activities include vol- leyball, track, National Jerzie Finstad Honor Society, Key Club, Jerzie Finstad is the Orchestra, FFA, work and daughter of Robert and making floral arrange- Stephanie Finstad. She has ments at The Shed, pet sit- two siblings, Dylan and ting, and Leadership Mylah. Academy. Jerzie’s school and non- Her interests include school activities include being active through sports cross country, basketball, and outdoor activities. She track, FFA, Student also has a “huge passion for Council, National Honor animals.” Society, piano, work at Her future plans include Pizza Hut and Leadership going to North Dakota Academy. State University or Her interests include Ridgewater College to being outdoors and spend- become a veterinarian or a ing time with her sister. veterinary technician. She plans to attend col- Her favorite part of lege and get a degree in ele- Lincoln High School and mentary education. being a Prowler includes Her favorite part of the very friendly and help- Lincoln High School and ful staff at Lincoln High being a Prowler is the sup- School, and all the opportu- port from teachers, and all nities to get involved with the excitement generated the community it provides by fans at games. for its students. Her volunteer activities Her volunteer activities include activities organized Thief River Falls Norskies players were on hand to assist 31 at Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls. The Thief include helping with Kids by NHS, and Student kids who played some of the games available at the 2nd River Falls Lions Club also assisted at the event, which Voting, the Martin Luther Council. Annual Howl-o-ween FUNdraising Event on Thursday, Oct. was sponsored by several LHS groups. King Day event, and Wednesday, November 6, 2019 Thief River Falls Times www.trftimes.com ~ 9B 2019 Minnesota Student Survey results released

Recently, Minnesota will be working with our their teachers or other Vaping: One in four suicide, and four times as ities: In 2019, 60 percent of released the results of the school communities so we adults at school care very Minnesota 11th-graders likely to attempt suicide as students reported that they 2019 Minnesota Student can better meet the needs of much about them, 35 per- reported using an e-ciga- heterosexual students. were engaged in out-of- Survey (MSS), showing that all of our students.” cent reported they’ve con- rette in the past 30 days. Transgender students in school activities at least fewer students feel engaged “Research tells us sleep, sidered suicide. In compari- That one in four represents the 11th grade are most three days a week, which is in school, believe their exercise, nutrition, mindful- son, of those students who a 54 percent increase from likely to attempt suicide, down from 65 percent in school provides a supportive ness, a safe, nurturing envi- reported that their teachers the 2016 survey, in which 17 and are more than four 2016. place for learning, report ronment, and caring adults do not care at all about percent of 11th-graders times more likely to Supported good health, or feel safe. can help youth thrive, avoid them, 72 percent of them reported vaping. The jump attempt suicide than their Seventy-one percent of The new data also shows risky behaviors like vaping, have considered suicide. among eighth-graders is cisgender 11th-grade peers. students believe their more Minnesota students and recover from toxic For the first time ever, even more significant, with Safe school provides a supportive than ever report having stress,” said Minnesota the survey not only asked nearly twice as many stu- Eighty-seven percent of place for learning. This long-term mental health, Health Commissioner Jan students if they have dents reporting using an e- students say they feel safe number is down from the behavioral or emotional Malcolm. “We must focus on missed school in the last 30 cigarette in the past 30 at home, at school, in their 2016 survey results, where problems. This number is helping Minnesota’s kids in days, but also asked for days. neighborhood and going to 75 percent of students up from 18 percent of stu- and outside of schools by them to report on their rea- Mental Health: Female and from school. This num- believed their school provid- dents surveyed in 2016 to strengthening the ability of sons why they missed students were nearly twice ber is down from 90 percent ed a supportive place for 23 percent in 2019. families and communities to school. Of the students who as likely as male students in 2016. Of the 2019 survey learning. Eleventh-grade female stu- give our children the con- report missing a full or par- in all grades to report men- respondents, 19 percent of Caring Relationships: dents who report having nections, supports, stable tial day of school in the last tal health, emotional or students surveyed reported There was a slight drop in long-term mental health, environments, and opportu- 30 days, some notable find- behavioral problems. The being bullied or harassed students reporting that behavioral or emotional nities they need for a sense ings show that black and rates increased for all weekly in at least one way they have caring relation- problems have more than of well-being about their Hispanic students are near- grades and genders, but the during the last 30 days. ships in at least three of the doubled from 2013 to 2019. lives and futures.” ly three times as likely to increase is more pro- Economically disadvan- five groups (parents; other In the 2019 survey, of the “Girls deserve to grow up miss school because they nounced among female stu- taged students and adult relatives; friends; 11th-grade female students seeing the boundless possi- missed their ride or didn’t dents. In 2013, 15 percent of LGBTQ+ students report teachers or other adults at who reported missing a full bilities that lie before have a way to get to school ninth-grade females report- higher rates of bullying. school; other adults in the or partial day of school in them—that so many are as their white peers. ed long-term mental health, Bullying: Bullying and community), from 76 per- the last 30 days, 24 percent instead buried in stress and American Indian and emotional, or behavioral harassment increased for cent in 2016 to 74 percent in reported that they missed anxiety is unacceptable,” Alaskan Native students problems, compared to 30 fifth-grade students, from this year’s survey results. school because they felt said Minnesota Human were more likely than their percent in 2019. 17 percent reporting weekly Walz Administration very sad, hopeless, anxious, Services Commissioner Jodi peers to miss school because Suicide Ideation: bullying in 2013 to 21 per- Approach stressed or angry. Harpstead. “This survey they felt very sad, hopeless, Reports of suicide ideation cent in 2019. After a As a parent, teacher, and “Our students are talk- shows that we need to con- anxious, stressed, or angry. increased for all grade lev- decrease from 2013 to 2016 coach, Gov. Walz recognizes ing to us and we must lis- tinue to support efforts to Notable Data els in the last six years. In for students in grades eight that the mental health ten,” said Minnesota bring mental health servic- Health 2013, 20 percent of 11th- and nine, the rates needs for students and its Education Commissioner es to students at school, like Sixty-five percent of grade students reported increased again in 2019. effect on education out- Mary Cathryn Ricker. “The the school-linked mental Minnesota students sur- seriously considering sui- Eleventh-grade students comes is a top priority. The results of the Minnesota health program.” veyed reported excellent or cide at some point in their showed a slight decrease Walz Administration is Student Survey show a Notably, data show a very good health. This num- lives, compared to 24 per- since 2013. Cyberbullying bringing together govern- number of concerning pieces strong correlation between ber down from 69 percent in cent of 11th-graders in rates have remained largely ment leaders, local and trib- of data, including student students’ beliefs that others the 2016 survey; however, 2019. Nearly one in 10 stu- the same between 2016 and al governments, and com- vaping and declines in men- care about them and teens are engaging in fewer dents in 11th grade report- 2019. munity and business voices tal health. No matter what whether or not they have risky behaviors. Student ed attempting suicide. The Engaged to put children at the center is happening in students’ ever considered suicide. For smoking rates have fallen to numbers become more trou- Seventy-three percent of of government to make lives outside of school, we example, ninth-graders who an all-time low. Alcohol use, bling for lesbian, gay, bisex- students feel highly Minnesota the best place to must make sure that they reported having long-term sexual activity and marijua- ual, queer (LGBQ+) and engaged in school, com- raise a family—for every- feel supported, safe, and mental health problems are na use have also fallen. transgender students. pared to the 2016 survey one. That’s why the welcomed when they’re in nearly five times as likely Students are also reporting LGBQ+ students are about results where 78 percent of Governor’s Children’s the classroom so they can as others to seriously con- higher rates of having long- three times more likely as students felt highly Cabinet has built a cross- succeed academically. My sider suicide. However, of term mental health, or emo- heterosexual students to engaged in school. agency action team—com- fellow commissioners and I those who reported that tional problems. report seriously considering Out-of-School Activ- prised of eight agencies, including health, education, human services and correc- tions—focused on state strategies to improve the mental health and well- being of students in Minnesota. The Governor’s Children’s Cabinet is launching an interagency effort to focus on children’s mental health and well- being. In 2019, Walz and legislators increased fund- ing for school-linked mental health grants by $1.2 mil- THREE RULES THAT MAKE ME A LOCAL SHOPPER: I choose to shop locally in an lion. More Minnesota chil- dren and youth will have Selection, trust environment that pleases me access to school-linked men- and good advice! tal health services, which “When and how I want”, as they Your local merchant is also work- will improve access to treat- say. And in an environment that ing to create an inviting atmos- ment, engagement in treat- Contrary to popular belief, it ment, and care coordina- isn’t necessary to travel to big pleases me! That is what shopping phere which will please his cus- locally is all about. I can visit my tomers. He will pay special atten- tion. School-linked services shopping malls to find a are often the first to identi- wide selection of products. favorite shopkeepers whenever and tion to your senses, providing you however I want to do my shopping. with attractive displays and pleas- fy children with serious Local merchants buy from mental health needs, and the same wholesalers as the No need to travel long distances by ant smells. He is anxious for you to bus, no need to spend money on enjoy shopping in his store, while provide many students of bigger stores and can even color their first access to offer more original and gas, no need to sacrifice quality providing you with the quality and time travelling outside my region. the satisfaction you are looking for. mental health services. unique local items not found Data Available in big shopping centres. Shopping locally is shopping in an environment that pleases me, right The MSS data is avail- Trust is another major ele- able on the Minnesota ment. Local merchants at my doorstep! We can’t wait for others to create Department of Education’s deserve your trust. They must Data Center. Summaries of maintain their good reputation our local environment. By instilling a feeling of belonging, we will cre- elements of the survey are and they know that by creating a also available from the good relationship with their cus- ate our own environment, one that For a mer- will endure well into the future. By Minnesota Department of tomers, they will gain the cus- Health website. chant anxious to tomers’ loyalty. adopting simple and good shopping maintain his customers’ loyal- habits, we can create a pleasant About the Minnesota To maintain that trust, local Student Survey ty, the customer always comes merchants must be able to provide local environment. first. With a pleasant smile, a In the Spring, choose your Every three years, good advice, always keeping their Minnesota’s fifth-, eighth-, warm welcome, an eagerness to customers’ well-being in mind. plants, flowers and all other prod- satisfy the special needs and ucts you will need to landscape ninth- and 11th-grade stu- They must provide good advice, dents complete this volun- requirements of his customers, the obtain and verify information your yard at your local nursery. In local merchant will do all he can to the Summer, buy your fruits and tary, anonymous survey. It which they communicate to their includes questions on school provide quality products and serv- clients in a timely manner. vegetables from your local market. ices at competitive prices. He will Their products are generally nicer, climate, bullying, out-of- By building a good reputation as school activities, healthy also try to attract new customers experienced, honest and efficient fresher and less expensive. At back- with the same three rules: selec- to-school time, choose the book- eating, emotional health, business people, merchants In the Summer, buy your fruits substance use, connections tion, trust and good advice. demonstrate just how important stores in your own business centre. And for your Christmas shopping, and vegetables from your local with school and family, and The bigger the selection the local the clients’ well-being is to them. A market. Their products are gen- merchants can offer, the better the local shops will often offer original many other topics. State satisfied customer is always the erally nicer, fresher and less agencies use the survey to choices customers can make when best advertisement. and unique items which cannot be purchasing the products and serv- found elsewhere. expensive. identify important trends ices that suit their lifestyles. and target effort and resources to more efficiently improve the well-being of I choose to shop locally with the state’s youth. More than professionals who listen to me 170,000 students participat- ed in the 2019 survey. The Minnesota They say if you want something secret is simple: you are an inte- Departments of Education, done right, do it yourself. This is gral part of your community and Health, Human Services generally true. However, since we your community reflects its citi- and Public Safety collabo- cannot be masters of all trades, we zens. Your lifestyle is different I CHOOSE TO SHOP LOCALLY: rate with schools to admin- must rely on our local profession- from that of people from another We can build great things ister the MSS. The MSS is als. In fact, these local profession- community, another region or the primary source of com- als are in the best position to another big city. The local profes- one step at a time prehensive data on youth at understand our needs, our tastes sionals understand this perfectly. the state, county and local and our expectations. When a service provider leaves a level in Minnesota. This Insurance brokers, notaries, community, it affects that entire data is the only consistent massage therapists, plumbers as economic sector. A building contrac- source of statewide data on well as service providers in your tor who closes his business means the health and well-being of community know you better than the loss of many jobs. If a lawyer’s youth from smaller popula- those from other regions. Their office moves to another region, tion groups, such as racial many clients will have or ethnic groups. to travel outside the All school districts are community to obtain invited to participate in the legal services. A chiro- survey. In 2019, 81 percent practor, an electrician, a of Minnesota’s school dis- mechanic or a dietician tricts participated. Schools who leaves your area to administered the surveys relocate in a larger cen- from January through May ter to ensure his or her 2019. financial survival will National Suicide create a chain reaction Prevention Lifeline: 1-800- resulting in the loss of 273-TALK (8255 jobs, and more impor- tantly, a certain loss to your local quality of life. Let’s support our pro- fessionals and preserve Our local professionals are in the best posi- our community’s quali- tion to understand our needs, our tastes and ty of life. our expectations. 10B ~ Thief River Falls Times CLASSIFIEDS Wednesday, November 6, 2019 Thief River Falls Times/Northern Watch

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Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST 2 (ITS2) Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost - TRF MAIN CAMPUS medical and dental insurance with low deductibles, a Pension Plan, CORRECTIONSDo you want to work in a progressive, OFFICER newly 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment Northland Community & Technical College seeks a full-time, constructed jail? Explore the career possibilities with options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and unlimited ITS2 on the Thief River Falls Campus. dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long Application procedure and additional information regarding the Pennington County Corrections! term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver vacancy is available online at: http://mn.gov/mmb/careers We are looking for individuals with excellent communication skills to program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health Job ID 36600 work with inmates and staff. Candidates must be committed to our and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously. At Northland Community and Technical College, we have a GREAT Application deadline 11/12/19 @ 11:59 p.m. mission and be energetic, observant, and have good decision-making BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Member of the Minnesota Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost skills. In addition, they must have a positive attitude, be self-motivated, State Colleges and Universities. Equal Opportunity medical and dental insurance with low deductibles, a Pension Plan, and be a role model to others. Good computer skills and the ability to Employer and Educator. 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment multi‐task are essential for this position. options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and Pennington County offers excellent health and life insurance dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long HIGH SCHOOL CUSTODIAN/CLEANER benefits and wages are in accordance with the union contract, term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver Marshall County Central Schools is seeking a full-time program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health starting at $18.77 per hour. Applications will be accepted until custodian/cleaner for the High School building. Position will and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously. November 12th, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. and are available at the periodically rotate with another staff member between Application deadline 11/15/19 at 11:59 P.M. Pennington County Sheriff’s Department, 102 West 1st St, cleaning work on day shift/evening shift during the school year and day shift work on maintenance and projects during Member of the Minnesota Thief River Falls, MN or on our website at State Colleges and Universities. http://co.pennington.mn.us. the summer. Preference given to applicants with previous Equal Opportunity Pennington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. cleaning/custodial experience/boilers license or applicants Employer and Educator. with or willing to work towards certification. Pay to start at $16.00 day shift/$18.00 night shift; more with OUTREACH SERVICES SPECIALIST, OAS INTERMEDIATE experience/boiler certification. Benefits include vacation, - TRF MAIN CAMPUS holiday pay, sick time, retirement, and health insurance. 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Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Jeffery Lund, Superintendent/Elementary Principal Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost Marshall County Central Schools medical and dental insurance with low deductibles, a Pension Plan, PO Box 189, Newfolden, MN 56738 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment Please apply promptly, the position is open until filled. options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and Marshall County Central Schools is an equal opportunity employer. dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously. Application deadline 11/18/19 at 11:59 P.M. Member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. EqualOpportunity Employer and Educator. Sanford Medical Center TRF is currently seeking to fill the following positions: Apply online at careers.sanfordhealth.org Valley Assisted Living has RN Inpatient – General Med/OB and General Med/ICU – part-time and SOMETHING DIFFERENT PRN positions, block schedule. Physical Therapist – full-time position, flexible schedule to offer employees! LPN Inpatient – Behavioral Health & General Med – part-time positions RN Inpatient – Behavioral Health – part-time positions, block We offer paid breaks, free employee meals, paid in-house training schedule Environmental Services – part-time position and incredible caring co-workers! As well as, competitive wages and Clinical Dietitian – full-time position other perks! 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Complete job descriptions and rotation. Interested applicants may pick up an application at Valley minimum requirements can be seen at the website. Assisted Living or submit their resume to the Business Office at Apply online at sanfordhealth.jobs 523 Arnold Avenue South, Thief River Falls, MN 56701. Search for TRF positions Sanford Health is an AA/EOE and Drug/Smoke Free Workplace Wednesday, November 6, 2019 CLASSIFIED & LEGAL NOTICES Thief River Falls Times ~ 11B

help Wanted For Rent Livestock Campers/RVs FARMLAND FOR SALE ON BIDS WANTED: Individual to provide part- FOR RENT: Studio apt. in TRF, all 31’ heavy duty, free standing CAT- 2018 JAYCO PINNACLE 38REFS: 159 acres located in Parker Township time personal care at elderly per- utilities included, $370/mo. Also, one TLE PANELS. $380, negotiable Luxury 5th wheel camper. 42’, 5 Marshall County, Minnesota. son’s residence. References bedroom, $475/mo. Must pass delivery available. 218-762-6541 or slide outs, 218-686-7892. 4t85c Legal Description: The NW¼ of Section 28 in Parker Township, Range required. Contact Sather Law background/credit check. Call or [email protected]. 8t89c P4t91p 49W of the Fifth Principal Meridian. The Amundgaard Property. 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Those submitting the five highest Call or text 218-556-0866. 80tfc years, is looking for an household Interior and Exterior Remodeling written bids will be invited to participate in a final oral bidding to be held 3 BEDROOM: Heat and water paid, GAS OR WOOD FIREPLACES, NO JOB TOO SMALL at Rokke, Aandal & Associates, PLLC in Warren, Minnesota on December experienced Farm laundry, garage, off street parking, Stoves or Inserts: Highest quality at 5, 2019. Bid packet available upon request. 30+ Years Experience Equipment Mechanic. available immediately. 218-686- Guaranteed Lowest Prices! 0738. P4t90p www.mikesheating.com 800-446- Lic. # 725150 and Insured TERMS OF SALE AND CLOSING: A 10% earnest money check will be Please contact Joel for 1204 SUNSET ST., Countryside 4043 1tfc 218-686-2720 required by the successful bidder upon placing the highest bid at the oral more information at Court: 2 bedroom mobile home, bidding, with the balance due within 60 days. Seller will provide a W/D, $550/month, no pets, 218-681- Thief River Falls, MN 218-681-1997 or 686-3136 2863. P4t90p Vehicles/Accessories continued abstract evidencing marketable title. Seller will convey the 2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE: Daily ►►SKYLITE APARTMENTS:◄◄ driven, near new winter tires, good property by Warranty Deed at closing. Seller reserves the right to reject Nelson Equipment Residential apartment living at it’s condition, detailed, $2,000. 218- any and all bids. Thief River Falls best! Quality HUD subsidized 1st 289-0193 or 218-289-7178. floor apartments with private entry P4t92p LEGALs Farmers Co-op Grain and Seed is doors, large commons with gardens, seeking local TRUCK DRIVERS: beauty shop and gazebo, utilities October 30, November 6, 2019 CDL required, must have current or paid. Facility preference is for sen- Notices NOTICE OF MEETING be able to pass DOT physical. iors, handicapped or persons with SMILEY TOWNSHIP NOTICE THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FARMLAND FOR SALE ON BIDS Please call Danny Miller @ 218-681- disabilities. Income limits apply. The Smiley town board will meet on MEETING OF THE MIDDLE-SNAKE- TAMARAC RIVERS WATERSHED DIS- 40 acres located in Alma Township 6283 or 701-741-1189. Applications for future housing may Tuesday, November 12th, at 7:00 TRICT WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, Marshall County, Minnesota. p.m. at the town hall. 2t90c 81tfc be picked up at the Skylite Office, NOVEMBER 18, 2019 at 1:30 P.M., AT Legal Description: The SW¼SE¼ of Section 17 in Alma Township, 415 Arnold Ave. S., Thief River Falls, ~ Faye Auchenpaugh, Clerk THE BREMER BANK IN WARREN, Range 47W of the Fifth Principal Meridian. The Amundgaard Property. Local CPA Office seeks detail between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. MINNESOTA. Monday through Friday. Equal oriented employee for variety This meeting is held annually to Parcel Identification Numbers: 02-0088-000; This parcel contains Housing Opportunity. 1tfc Miscellaneous gather input and offer discussions on var- approximately 40 tillable acres. of duties. Wages, hours, TICKET ROLLS! 2,000 per roll, sin- ious matters within the District. gle and double rolls. The Times, 324 BID PROCEDURE: Sealed Written Bids will be received by Rokke, benefits negotiable. Interested citizens are invited to Real Estate Main Ave. N., TRF, 681-4450. attend this meeting. All meetings are Aandal & Associates, PLLC, law office, P.O. Box 159, Warren, MN Experience necessary. LARGE FOUR BEDROOM, TWO 49tfe Main floor laundry, open to the public. 56762, until 5:00 p.m. on November 29, 2019. Bids should be for the BATH HOME: –––––––––– Must pass background check. upstairs family room. Newer shin- HEATMOR OUTDOOR WOOD or Coal Furnaces: Highest quality, November 6, 2019 total dollar amount, and not per acre. Those submitting the five highest Apply to Steve Olson gles, fridge, gas stove, siding, wiring, REGuLAR BOARD MEETING furnace, and windows. Garage and stainless steel. Guaranteed lowest written bids will be invited to participate in a final oral bidding to be held P.O. B ox 581 prices. Order now and save. The INDEPENDENT sChOOL DIsTRICT shed. 704 Knight Ave. N, $152,300. 564 – BOARD OF EDuCATION at Rokke, Aandal & Associates, PLLC in Warren, Minnesota on December TRF, MN 56701-0581 218-686-6865. P4t89p Best Floor Heat Water Tubing. Free estimate on a complete system. OCTOBER 15, 2019 5, 2019. Bid packet available upon request. www.mikesheating.com or 800-446- 6:00 P.M. TERMS OF SALE AND CLOSING: A 10% earnest money check will be 4043. 1tfc DsC BOARD ROOM For Rent Land For Sale A Regular Meeting of Independent required by the successful bidder upon placing the highest bid at the oral SUMMERFIELD TOWNHOMES OF ALUMINUM SHEETS School District #564 Board of bidding, with the balance due within 60 days. Seller will provide a THIEF RIVER FALLS: 2 bedrooms, 142.92 acres - good Education was held on Tuesday, 2 bath apartments available. 23x35”, 0.008” thick, 75¢ each. continued abstract evidencing marketable title. Seller will convey the producing tillable farm. Available at The Times, 324 Main October 15, 2019, beginning at 6:00 Amenities include washer/dryer, p.m. in the DSC Board Room. The fol- property by Warranty Deed at closing. Seller reserves the right to reject dishwasher, microwave, range, Smiley Township, Avenue North, TRF. 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(Continued from Page 9) Partnerships (Strategic Direction B): roll call vote was taken. The following vs. DWELLING OF LESS THAN 5 UNITS, ADDRESS: 613 Kendall Avenue South, Mattson, Ryan Walseth, Michelle Families (Strategic Direction C): voted in favor of: M. Spears, R. Joshua M. Hagen ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Westerman, and Wayne Nomeland. A motion was made by Michelle Walseth, C. Melbye, C. Mattson, M. Defendant, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 2501101620 Absent: Misty Hempel Westerman and seconded by Ryan Westerman, and W. Nomeland. Absent: NOTICE OF SALE UNDER ARE ABANDONED. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROP- Staff members present were: Walseth to approve the Resolution M. Hempel. Motion carried. JUDGMENT AND DECREE By: SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP ERTY: Melissa Bushy, Bradley D. Bergstrom, Establishing Combined Polling Places Donor; Item; Designated Purpose DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 1, /s/ Melissa LB Porter The South Fifty (50) feet of Lot Four Tanya Monson-Ek, Sara Olson, Meg for Multiple Precincts for 2020. A roll (if any): Fraternal Order of Eagles; 2014 By: Pennington County Sheriff (4), Block Two (2), Conley's Third Kolden, Bob Wayne and Amber call vote was taken. The following $500; Prowler Girls Hockey ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT /s/ Ray Kuznia Addition to Thief River Falls, Lindgren. voted in favor of: M. Spears, R. Other Items: OF MORTGAGE: $101,200.00 Melissa L.B. Porter - 0337778 Minnesota. Also present: Dave Hill Walseth, C. Melbye, C. Mattson, M. A. Policies: MORTGAGOR(S): Joshua M. Attorneys for Plaintiff COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY The Pledge of Allegiance was recit- Westerman, and W. Nomeland. Absent: 1. A motion was made by Ryan Hagen, a single person 12550 West Frontage Road Suite 200 IS LOCATED: Pennington ed. M. Hempel. Motion carried. Walseth and seconded by Craig MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Burnsville, MN 55337 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT Chair Wayne Nomeland called the Safety (Strategic Direction D): Mattson to approve the renewal of Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Telephone: (952) 831-4060 OF MORTGAGE: $91,080.00 meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and Clerk Workforce (Strategic Direction E): MSBA 904 Distribution of Materials on thereafter assigned to J.P. Morgan Facsimile: (847) 954-4800 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO Craig Mattson confirmed that a quorum A. A motion was made by Craig School District Property by NonSchool Mortgage Acquisition Corp. and thereafter PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, was present. Mattson and seconded by Ryan Persons policy. Motion carried unani- assigned to Carrington Mortgage COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY A motion was made by Mike Spears Walseth to approve the Consent mously. Services, LLC ARE ADVISED THAT THIS OFFICE IS MORTGAGEE: $90,542.50 and seconded by Michelle Westerman Agenda as presented, and as appropri- 2. A motion was made by Ryan LENDER: Midwest Minnesota DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. That prior to the commencement of to approve the October 15, 2019 agen- ate, per negotiated contract, salary and Walseth and seconded by Mike Spears Community Development Corporation ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL this mortgage foreclosure proceeding da as amended. Motion carried unani- benefits and an acceptable background to approve the renewal of MSBA 101 SERVICER: Carrington Mortgage BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee mously. check. Motion carried unanimously. Legal Status of the School District poli- Services, LLC notice is required by the provisions of the complied with all notice requirements A motion was made by Craig 1. Accept the resignation of Ronda cy. Motion carried unanimously. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and as required by statute; That no action Mattson and seconded by Mike Spears Erickson, Cleaner, effective October 3. A motion was made by Ryan Recorded July 2, 2014, Pennington does not imply that we are attempting to or proceeding has been instituted at to approve the minutes of the 14, 2019. Walseth and seconded by Mike Spears County Recorder’s Office, as Document collect money from anyone who has dis- law or otherwise to recover the debt September 23, 2019 Regular Board 2. Accept resignation of Kelsie to approve the renewal of MSBA 102 No. 202474. charged the debt under the Bankruptcy secured by said mortgage, or any part Meeting as presented. Motion carried Dicken, CES Kitchen Helper, effective Equal Opportunity Education policy. ASSIGNMENT(S) OF MORT- Laws of the United States. thereof; unanimously. October 18, 2019. Motion carried unanimously. GAGE: Assigned to: J.P. Morgan [Notice of Sale for 308 State Ave S, PURSUANT to the power of sale A motion was made by Mike Spears 3. Approve the leave of absence for 4. The second reading of MSBA Mortgage Acquisition Corp. and thereafter Thief River Falls, MN 56701] contained in said mortgage, the above and seconded by Chris Melbye to Kristy Hanson, CES Paraprofessional, 414 Mandated Reporting of Child assigned to Carrington Mortgage HOMESTEAD DESIGNATION NOTICE described property will be sold by the approve the bills as submitted and on effective September 16, 2019 - October Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse Services, LLC PART OF THE PROPERTY TO BE Sheriff of said county as follows: file in the School District Business 13, 2019. policy was held. The policy will be pre- PROPERTY ADDRESS: 308 State SOLD CONTAINS YOUR HOUSE. YOU DATE AND TIME OF SALE: Office. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Approve the leave of absence for sented for final approval at the October Ave S, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 MAY DESIGNATE THE AREA OF A November 19, 2019 at 10:00 AM Public Comment: Cheryl Winkler-Miller, CES Science 28, 2019 board meeting. PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION HOMESTEAD TO BE SOLD AND PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's Office, Superintendent’s Report - Teacher, effective September 19, 2019 5. The second reading of MSBA NUMBERS: 2502400210 REDEEMED SEPARATELY. Lobby of Law Enforcement Center, Superintendent Bergstrom reported on - September 30, 2019. 419 Tobacco Free Environment policy COUNTY IN WHICH THE PROP- YOU MAY DESIGNATE THE Thief River Falls, MN several items. Fall parent teacher con- 5. Extend the leave of absence for was held. The policy will be presented ERTY IS LOCATED: Pennington HOUSE YOU OCCUPY AND ANY to pay the debt then secured by ferences are happening again this Stacey Leake, LHS Technology for final approval at the October 28, AMOUNT DUE UNDER JUDG- AMOUNT OF THE PROPERTY AS A said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on week. A reminder that there will be no Integration Specialist, through 2019 board meeting. MENT & DECREE: $99,626.79 HOMESTEAD. THE DESIGNATED said premises, and the costs and dis- school for students on October 16. November 3, 2019. 6. The second reading of MSBA DATE AND TIME OF SALE: HOMESTEAD PROPERTY MUST CON- bursements, including attorneys' fees CES book fair has wrapped up. 6. Approve the employment of 516 Student Medication policy was December 10, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. FORM TO THE LOCAL ZONING ORDI- allowed by law subject to redemption MaryFran will soon be sharing a report Dillon Lundin, LHS Construction held. The policy will be presented for PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Main NANCES AND BE COMPACT SO THAT within six (6) months from the date of with the Board. Superintendent Careers Teacher, effective August 27, final approval at the October 28, 2019 Office, Civil Division, P.O. Box 484 Thief IT DOES NOT UNREASONABLY said sale by the mortgagor(s), their per- Bergstrom expressed his thanks for 2019. board meeting. River Falls, MN 56701 REDUCE THE VALUE OF THE sonal representatives or assigns MaryFran, her team, CES, and all the 7. Approve the employment of 7. The second reading of MSBA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that REMAINING PROPERTY. unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under people involved who help make this a Alice Hofstad, LHS Technology 524 Internet Acceptable Use & Safety under and by virtue of the Findings of YOU MUST PROVIDE THE CRED- MN Stat. §580.07. successful event every year. Integration Specialist (Long Term policy was held. The policy will be pre- Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order for ITOR CAUSING THIS PROPERTY TO TIME AND DATE TO VACATE LHS Student Council will be hosting Substitute), effective September 16, sented for final approval at the October Judgment entered in the above-cited BE SOLD, THE SHERIFF, AND THE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an a Halloween party at LHS on October 2019 - November 3, 2019. 28, 2019 board meeting. action on the 9th day of July, 2019, a cer- COUNTY RECORDER WITH A COPY owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, 31. They have partnered with the Lions 8. Accept the resignation of Mary 8. The second reading of MSBA tified copy of which has been delivered to OF THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE unless otherwise provided by law, the Club and several other businesses to Holen, LHS Kitchen Helper, effective 532 Use of Peace Officers & Crisis me directing the sale of the premises HOMESTEAD YOU HAVE DESIGNAT- date on or before which the mort- provide a one stop place for October 23, 2019. Teams to Remove Students with IEPs hereinafter described to satisfy the ED BY TEN BUSINESS DAYS BEFORE gagor(s) must vacate the property if the families to go to. Sup’t Bergstrom noted 9. Approve the employment of from School Grounds policy was held. amount found and adjudged due to said THE DATE THE PROPERTY IS TO BE mortgage is not reinstated under sec- that this is the Lions Club 76th Jaclyn Kuznia, FMS Behavioral The policy will be presented for final Plaintiff in the above-entitled action from SOLD. tion 580.30 or the property is not Halloween party in our community. Interventionist, effective August 27, approval at the October 28, 2019 board said Defendants, the Sheriff of –––––––––– redeemed under section 580.23 is Enrollment as of October 1 has 2019. meeting. Pennington County will sell at public auc- Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 2019 11:59 p.m. on May 19, 2020, unless been pretty consistent since B. A motion was made by Mike 9. The second reading of MSBA tion to the highest bidder for cash, on NOTICE OF MORTGAGE that date falls on a weekend or legal September 5. This is a very good sign Spears and seconded by Ryan Walseth 534 Unpaid Meal Charges policy was December 10, 2019 at 10:00 a.m., at the FORECLOSURE SALE holiday, in which case it is the next and let’s hope that continues. to establish and post the position of held. The policy will be presented for Pennington County Sheriff, P.O. Box 484, THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION weekday, and unless the redemption Congratulations to the TRF Girls STEM Integration Teacher at Franklin final approval at the October 28, 2019 Thief River Falls, MN 56701, the premises OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN tennis team on winning the Section Middle School and Regionally for up to board meeting. and real estate described in said THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. championship and advancing to the 100 hours for the 2019-20 School Year. 10. The second reading of MSBA Judgment and Decree: THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED State tournament next week. Motion carried unanimously. 601 School District Curriculum and Lot Two (2), Block One (1), Rafteseth's NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON Superintendent Bergstrom wished the Finances (Strategic Direction F): Instruction Goals policy was held. The Addition to Thief River Falls NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that MORTGAGE:None coaches and team good luck. A. A motion was made by Mike policy will be presented for final to pay the debt secured by said default has occurred in conditions of "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW This year ISD 564 has partnered Spears and seconded by Craig approval at the October 28, 2019 board mortgage and taxes, if any, on said prem- the following described mortgage: FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORT- with Altru to offer flu shots at parent Mattson to approve the additional dele- meeting. ises and the costs and disbursements, DATE OF MORTGAGE: June 9, GAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PER- teacher conferences. Thank you to gation of authority to make electronic B. A motion was made by Mike including attorney’s fees allowed by law, 2010 SONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR Nicole Wienen for her efforts in coordi- fund transfers to Marcie Fisher. Motion Spears and seconded by Michelle subject to redemption within 6 months MORTGAGOR: Cory W. Doolittle ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO nating this event. carried unanimously. Westerman to nominate Craig Mattson from the date of the confirmation of sale and Nicole R. Doolittle, husband and FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER Superintendent Bergstrom remind- B. A motion was made by Mike for the two year term of January 2020 - by the mortgagor(s) the personal repre- wife. IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA ed the school board that Gail Gilman, Spears and seconded by Michelle December 2021 on the Northwest sentatives or assigns. MORTGAGEE: Midwest Minnesota STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, MSBA, will be at the next school board Westerman to approve the dissolution Service Cooperative Board of TIME AND DATE TO VACATE Community Development Corporation. DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER meeting on October 28 for the board of the Thief River Falls Investment Directors. A roll call vote was taken. PROPERTY: If the real estate is an DATE AND PLACE OF RECORD- THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED self evaluation work. Fund, LLC. The following voted in favor The following voted in favor of: M. owner-occupied, single-family ING: Recorded June 24, 2010 PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A Superintendent Bergstrom of: R. Walseth, M. Spears, M. Spears, C. Melbye, W. Nomeland, R. dwelling, unless otherwise provided Pennington County Recorder, RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS expressed his sympathy on the passing Westerman, W. Nomeland, C. Mattson, Walseth, C. Mattson, and M. by law, the date on or before which the Document No. 191228. THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROP- of community member and longtime and C. Melbye. Absent: M. Hempel. Westerman. Absent: M. Hempel. mortgagor(s) must vacate the proper- ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: ERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL radio man and friend Lee Richards. A Motion carried. Motion carried. ty, if the mortgage is not reinstated Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABAN- moment of silence was had to honor C. A motion was made by Ryan Board Chair Nomeland adjourned under section 580.30 or the property is National Association. Dated June 9, DONED." Lee. Walseth and seconded by Mike Spears the meeting at 6:32 pm. not redeemed under section 580.23, 2010 Recorded June 24, 2010, as Dated: September 20, 2019 Committee Reports to approve the resolution of dissolution /s/ Wayne Nomeland, Chair will be six (6) months from the date of Document No. 191229. JPMorgan Chase Bank, A. Wayne Nomeland provided an of the Thief River Falls Economic /s/ Craig Mattson, Clerk the sale confirmation. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE National Association update from the Finance Committee. Development Association, LLC. The ––––––––––1 THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORT- Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee B. Chris Melbye gave an update following voted in favor of: W. Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 2019 FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORT- GAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, from the Negotiations Committee. Nomeland, R. Walseth, C. Melbye, M. STATE OF MINNESOTA GAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PER- MORTGAGE: NONE P.L.L.P. Recognitions: Westerman, M. Spears, and C. COUNTY OF PENNINGTON SONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR LENDER OR BROKER AND Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Recognized the donation from the Mattson. Absent: Misty Hempel. Motion DISTRICT COURT ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED Mortgagee Fraternal Order of Eagles to the Girls carried. NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ON MORTGAGE: Midwest Minnesota 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Hockey program in the amount of $500. D. A motion was made by Craig CASE TYPE 14: OTHER CIVIL ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA Community Development Corporation Minneapolis, MN 55416 Presentations: Mattson and seconded by Michelle MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE STATUTES SECTION 582.032 DETER- RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SER- (952) 925-6888 Guaranteed & Viable Curriculum Westerman to approve the resolution to Court File No.: 57-CV-19-237 MINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, VICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, 30 - 19-007479 FC (Strategic Direction A): accept the donations received for the Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES National Association THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A Technology, Innovative Learning & benefit of the district as designated. A Plaintiff, ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGED PROPERTY DEBT COLLECTOR.

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