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y Tad Hoefs

Snowmobiling is a relatively

ew form of winter recreation.

's only been around as a popu-

ar diversion from the angst of

inter for about forty years.

rior to that

lent sports,

uch as down-

ill and cross

ountry skiing,

e skating and

e fishing werehe staples of

inter recre-

tion, and had

een for a long

i m e .

nowmobiling

ltered that.

With the advent

f snowmobil-

ng, people had

way to ride a

machine over

he snow and

ere able to go

airly long dis-

ances with rel-

tive ease.In the begin-

ing there were

o designated

laces or trails

here one could

de a snowmo-

i l e .

onsequently,

here was a lot

f riding that involved trespass-

ng, as riders looked for any

lace that had open space where

snowmobile could go. This, of

ourse, did not go well with

andowners. It was clear that

omething needed to be done so

nowmobilers could ride theirmachines without breaking the

w. The answer to that problem

as the development of the

nowmobile trail system.

Early on, snowmobilers gath-

red together and formed clubs

r the companionship and fun of

ding together. They recognized

he need to have designated

ails upon which to ride, and

nce there weren't trails avail-

ble they built their own.

ventually, all the individual

ail segments were connected

nd the trail system evolved into

s present form. Today, we have

pproximately 18,000 miles ofesignated snowmobile trails in

Minnesota.

The people who built the orig-

nal trails back in the 1970's

ere in their 20's, 30's, 40's and

0's (for the most part). As time

ent by and those folks aged,

hey dropped out of the snowmo-

ile clubs. The amazing thing

hough is that, for the most part,

hese folks have been taking care

f the trails all this time. A great

eal of thanks is owed to those

volunteers by the snowmobilers

who ride those trails. Granted,

there has been some influx of

younger people into the clubs

and that has been a great help,

but it's not enough.

Far too many snowmobilers

don't belong to a club and are not

helping to maintain the trails.

The reasons are many. Some say

they don't have enough time. But

look at the founders and builders

of the trails. They had jobs, kids,

and other commitments too, yetthey found time to do the actual

building of the trails and then

maintained them. Some don't

want added responsibilities, but

if they don't step up and help,

who will? Younger riders have

always had a trail system ready

and available for them and per-

haps they think they don't need

to get involved. They couldnt be

more mistaken.

In a few years, the founders of

the trail system will be gone. The

few younger members of the

clubs will be left to shoulder the

burden of trail maintenance and

that, of course, will lead to prob-lems. Too few club members and

too much work will lead to

burnout. If that happens, the few

people remaining will quit and

snowmobile clubs will become

history. The trail system wont

have the care it needs and will

fall into disrepair and quickly be

gone. If this happens, the

chances of reopening closed

trails will be slim.

This is the crisis that we who

love snowmobiling will be facing

soon. If you think the DNR will

take over the maintenance of the

trail system, forget it. They don't

have the money and they're not

volunteers.

If you are a snowmobiler and

want to ensure

there will

always be a

d e s i g n a t e d

trail system for

you to ride on, I

suggest youfind a club in

your area, join

it and start

helping now so

you'll be ready

to step in when

the founders

retire. That

day is not far

away.

Locally you

have two

options. The

B r o w e r v i l l e

Driftskippers

S n o w m o b i l e

Club has beenin existence for

20+ years.

They are the

founders of the

Todd County

Trail System

that currently

grooms and

m a i n t a i n s

approximately 400 miles

throughout Todd County, and

they operate four gambling sites

that help fund the trail system. A

new club is just being formed.

Cruzin Nutz will be more of a

social club with riding and fun

activities. They are in theprocess of forming and soliciting

new club members. If you ride a

snowmobile, please get involved

and join one of these clubs.

Contact Bernie Mumm for the

Driftskippers or Bill Buhl for

the Cruzin Nutz

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VOLUME 19; NUMBER 9 - FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2010 CIRCULATION 10,000 - FREE

The looming crisisin snowmobiling

WASHINGTON, D.C., January 12, 2010 USDA projects U.S.

corn production at a record 13.2 billion bushels. This is up from

12.9 billion bushels projected in USDAs December forecast and

1 percent above the previous record of 13.0 billion bushels set in

2007. Corn exports are projected at 2.1 billion bushels,

unchanged from last month and up from the estimated 1.9 bil-

lion bushels exported in 2008/2009. According to USDAs World

Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) released

today, U.S. corn yield is estimated at a record 165.2 bushels per

acre in 2009. This is up 2.3 bushels from the December forecast

and 4.9 bushels above the previous record of 160.3 bushels per

acre set in 2004.

Rebecca Fecitt, U.S. Grains Council director of biotechnology

programs, said the continued utilization of scientifically proven

biotechnology applications provided by life science companies

will help to increase corn yields, solidifying the need to continue

developing markets for U.S. coarse grains.

"We hope to see this upward trend in yields for U.S. corn con-

tinue. As science becomes even more sophisticated, it will help

increase and maintain our yields. This will be instrumental in

feeding the worlds forecasted 9.1 billion people by 2050," said

Fecitt. "The growing population, especially in developing coun-

tries, will demand more meat, milk and eggs as incomes contin-

ue to increase. We have to maintain our biotechnology education

efforts in order to ensure that grain derived from biotechnology

is accepted around the world."

USDA projects sorghum production at 383 million bushels,

which is 19 million bushels higher than the December report.

Exports are unchanged from last month at 140 million bushels.

USDA Projects Record

Corn Crop and Yield

Todd County has numerous opportunities for snowmobiling.

Last weeks cool, foggy

mornings turned everything

white. Including this spider

web.

Todd County resident

wins ADA promotion

Sherry Wangerin, of Bertha, was the lucky winner of the $500 check from theTodd County ADA Dairy Promotion held during December. Sherry entered hename in the drawing at the Corner Market in Bertha. Pictured are Kraig Kruse,

president of the Todd County ADA, Sherry Wangerin, and Todd County DairyPrincesses, Tiffany Hulinsky and Megan Middendorf.

Frosty web

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Wedding Candle

CenterpiecesSo many things you can do with

a wedding candle centerpiece!

Whether you plan to include flow-

ers on your tables and use candlesonly as an accent or if candles are

the main focus of your reception

tables, they will create ambiance,

romance, functional light and can

even save you money.

Wedding Candle Centerpiece

Options:

With Flowers - Simply adding

a few scattered tea lights around

your flower arrangements still

adds a great deal of romantic

ambiance to your reception tables.

Or, the candles can be directly

incorporated into your flower

design.

Scented - Don't rule out scent-

ed candles for your wedding! Alight scent will fill the air and can

be enticing and lovely. Be sure to

choose a scent you love and one

that won't overpower the space. If

your reception is in a small space

indoors you may want to use a mix-

ture of some scented and unscented

to keep the scent airy and light.

Votives With Tea Lights -

Perhaps the easiest way to incorpo-

rate candles into your centerpiece

design is to use tea lights with dec-

orative votive holders. The votive

holders are a must for an outdoor

wedding where wind conditions

will likely blow any open air can-

dles out. There are many decora-

tive votive holders to choose from

such as colored glass, crystal, wood,

bamboo, stone, plastic and a per-

sonal cheapo favorite, small jelly or

baby food jars!

Vary Heights - For a balanced

pleasing wedding candle center-

piece arrangement that looks inter-

esting be sure to use various

heights or shapes of candles.

Several candles of different heights

bunched together are really all you

need for a stunning centerpiece for

a nighttime reception.

Tapers - Taper candles in hold-

ers create an elegance all by them-

selves or combine with shorter ele-

ments such as gourds, flower

petals, river rocks, beach glass,

shells or dried flowers. Try to find

dripless tapers to avoid a waxy

mess all over your linens.

Floating - Floating candles

give a fresh and calming ambiance

to a table. Consider tinting the

water with food coloring or adding

glass pebbles, leaves, rocks,

sparkles or marbles to the water.

Other Decorations - Round out

your designs with dried flowers, by

placing a single large candle in

another container such as a bowl,

basket, box or on a platter.

When you find candles you

like, make sure the burn time islong enough and the candle burns

properly. Wedding candle center-

piece arrangements being used

outdoors do best if they are

enclosed in some kind of holder so

the wind doesn't blow them out.

Don't forget to bring a lighter or

matches for the person in charge of

lighting them!

Its your wedding, do it the way

you want!

Easy Fruit Wedding

CenterpiecesWant and easy way to have

unique arrangements? How aboutone of these fruit wedding center-

piece ideas? Many brides are look-

ing for ways to skip flowers com-

pletely or to "dress up" cheaper

flowers.

You can have an arrangement

with only a few flowers (thus sav-

ing money) and decorate the vase

with fruit instead. As a bonus,

many of the fruits you might use

(such as citrus) will make your

tables smell amazing!

You can simply arrange various

fruits in clear glass vases. I've seen

different fruit arrangements on

each table which turned out stun-

ning--a lemon table, apples,

oranges, limes, etc. This was done

at a very festive and colorful sum-

mer wedding.

Sliced fruits is another option

and will be very fragrant. (Note:

your hands will smell like lemons

or oranges so wear gloves if you are

doing this on your wedding day and

you don't like the smell!) You can

insert a smaller vase inside the

first for flowers and slide the slices

between the two. The easiest

option though it to use florist's

foam to insert your flowers stems

into and then slide the slices

between the foam and the glass.

Cut your foam to be just slightly

smaller than your vase for your

fruit wedding centerpiece so the

slices fit and stay put.

Experiment with different fruits

and color combinations and mix

and match fruits within the same

vase! Grapes would be great. Mix

red & green grapes for interesting

fruit centerpieces.

Have fun experimenting with

fruit centerpiece ideas!

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Unique Wedding

Centerpiece Ideas

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Wild life recipesy Kris Winkelman

Walleye Wild Rice Soup

Theres nothing like a hot bowldelicious soup, and Im sure

oure going to like this one. Makebunch and freeze individual

eals in zipVac vacuum seal bags.hen when its time for a bowl, youn boil the soup right in the bag.1 6-ounce box long grain & wild

ce soup mix1/3 cup flour4 cups milk1 1/2 tbsp butter1 small onion (chopped)

16 ounces clam juice1 cup heavy cream1 1/2 cups Walleye filet cut into

ecesSalt & pepper to tastePrepare rice soup according to

rections on box. Meanwhile, stirgether flour, salt pepper and a 1/2

up milk until smooth, set aside. Insauce pan melt butter over med-w heat. Add onion and cook untilnder. Increase heat to medium

nd stir in clam juice, cream andmaining milk; heat to a boil. Add

our mixture stirring constantly.et boil 1 minute. Add fish piecesnd rice soup mixture cook until

sh flakes.Appetizer Bass Dill Dip

Start your next fish dinner withgreat fish appetizer. Cool, deli-

ous and easy to make!1-1/3 cup cottage cheese3 tbsp. ranch salad dressing3 tbsp. lemon juice1/4 tsp. dried dill weed1-1/3 cup finely flaked cooked

ass3 tbsp. finely chopped almonds

1/2 tsp. pimentosIn blender, mix cottage cheese,

salad dressing, lemon juice and dillweed until smooth. Stir in remain-ing ingredients. Cover and refrig-erate 1-1/2 hours before serving.

Salmon Soup

You dont encounter salmonsoup too often, in restaurants orkitchens. Thats too bad, becausesalmon is terrific in soup - especial-ly this one.

1 tsp. roasted garlic3-1/2 quarts of water1-1/2 tbsp chicken base1/2 (chopped) onion

1 tbsp (chopped) parsley6 stalks of celery (chopped)3 cups cooked salmon - flaked3 medium potatoes (cubed)2 tbsp seafood seasoning1 tbsp garlic saltSimmer all vegetables and sea-

sonings until tender, add salmonand simmer for about 30 minutes.

Add potato flakes to thicken.

Walleye Patties

Walleyes are so delicious anyway you choose to prepare them. Soif youre looking for an alternativeto fried, broiled, grilled or whatevertry this recipe for a new taste.

2-1/2 pounds boneless walleye

fillets (diced)1 egg1/2 cup pancake flour1/4 cup onion (chopped very fine)1/8 cup green pepper (chopped

very fine)1/2 cup milkDash lemon pepperBeat egg and add the rest of

ingredients into a bowl. Add fishlast. Spoon the mixture onto a hotgrill and fry them like pancakesuntil golden brown.

Oyster Stuffed Halibut

Heres a quick, easy and amaz-ingly delicious halibut recipe thatyou have to try!

2 pounds halibut fillets1 cup oysters (chopped)1/2 cup celery (chopped)2 cups seasoned croutons1 stick butter (melted)3/4 cup hot waterDash garlic salt1/2 lemonPepper to tasteWash halibut, pat dry and but-

terfly in half. Rub the fish with alemon wedge and season slightlywith garlic salt and pepper. Sautonion and celery in butter, then addthe remaining ingredients. Placethis mixture into the fillets andmicrowave on high for about 10-15minutes in a covered dish until thefish flakes easily.

Corn and Crappie Soup

Talk about a soup thats as easy-to-make as it is delectable! I likeusing crappies because the meatflakes so nicely and its very white.

1 Bunch of green onions2 Tbsp butter1 lb. crappies cooked & flaked1 can cream corn1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 can half & halfGarlic powder to tasteSalt & pepper1/2 tsp Spike seasoningBabe Winkelmans Northwoods

Grill seasoningSaute green onions and season-

ings in butter. Add fish and stiruntil it is heated thoroughly. Addcreamed corn, cream of mushroomsoup and half & half, heat thor-oughly. Serve with hot rolls.

Walleye Hash Browns

Turn your next breakfast into amorning feast. To make it a meal onits own, add diced, pre-sauteedgreen and red peppers, mushroomsand tomato. Then melt cheddarcheese over the top.

1 pound walleye fillets (cooked& flaked)

2 potatoes (peel & shred)1/2 cup finely chopped red onion1/4 cup heavy cream2 Tbsp flour2 Tbsp dijon mustard2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese

OilButterBabe Winkelman Savory

Season All to tastePepper to tasteGarlic salt to tasteMix fish, potatoes, onion, cream,

flour, mustard and cheese in bowl.Shape into large patties. Heat

oil & 2 tablespoons of butter. Brownon both sides until done. Serve forbreakfast with eggs.

Creamy Pheasant Casserole

You can make this the maincourse at your next dinner or serveit as a side dish. Either way its ahit.

2 cups cooked pheasant (diced)Condensed cream of chickensoup (undiluted)

1/2 Teaspoon Babe WinkelmansNorthwoods Grill seasoning

2 celery ribs (finely chopped)1/2 cup mayonnaise4 oz. mushrooms (drained)3 tablespoons onion1/2 cup crackers (crushed)1/2 cup taco chips (crushed)1/2 cup sliced almonds (toasted)In a large bowl, combine the first

seven ingredients and then stir incracker crumbs. Spoon into agreased 11/2 quart baking dish.Cover and bake at 375 degrees for15 minutes. Sprinkle with potatochips and almonds. Bake for 15more minutes or until bubbly andlight brown.

Mule Deer Salisbury Steaks

Salisbury steaks are a favoritein my kitchen. I hope you enjoythem too.

Olive oil11 ounces condensed French

Onion Soup

11/2 pounds ground mule deer1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs

1 egg1 can mushroom pieces

(drained)1 tablespoon flour1/4 cup ketchup1/4 cup water1/2 tablespoon mustard powder1/2 tablespoon Babe

Winkelmans Northwoods Grillseasoning

Salt & pepper to tasteIn a large bowl mix 1/3 cup

French onion soup with groundmeat, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pep-

per and Babe WinklemansNorthwoods Grill. Shape in to ovalpatties. In a large skillet over medi-um heat, brown patties on bothsides in olive oil. Next, blend flourand remaining soup in a bowl andstir until smooth. Stir in ketchup,water, & mustard. Pour over meatin skillet and cook (covered) for 15minutes. Stir occasionally, then addmushrooms and cook 5 minuteslonger. Serve.

Demolition(as defined in Minnesota State Statutes)

(Price at Transfer Station)

Lg. quantity (10 yds or more/landfill) per yard $8.00Demolition (Transfer Station) per yard $10.00

Concrete (separate load/landfill) per yard $4.00Concrete (Transfer Station) per yard $8.00Demolition landfill gate fee $5.00

Demolition Containers

- REMODELING, NEW CONSTRUCTION OR JUST CLEANING UP -TODD COUNTY TRANSFER STATION

HAS THE RIGHT SIZE DEMOLITION CONTAINER TO FIT YOUR NEEDS.* WE DROP OFF AND PICK UP *

Free Items - Brush, leaves, grass clippings,

auto batteries & scrap iron

May - SeptemberHHW - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!

Rent per day $5.00Mileage per mile $2.50Todd Co. min. charge per trip $50.00Todd Co. max. charge per trip $150.00

HHW-Household Hazardous Waste

Garbage (Assorted material that is not specifically identified on this list)Minimum charge one bag or less $5.00

33 gallon can/bag $3.00Large quantity (must be weighed beforeunloading) price per ton $84 + 17% tax*Garbage price per lb. .05

Furniture( Including couches, chairs, mattress, box springs) $5.00

Brown Goods (VCRs, Stereos, etc.....) $5.00Computer monitor/TVs $10.00Ballast $5.00Fluorescent bulbs (over & under 4 ft) $1.00Mercury Vapor $5.00

White Goods(Large appliances including microwaves) $7.00

Tires (Prices double if tires are on the rim)Passenger $2.00Pickup (large 4 ply) $3.00Truck (20 or larger diameter) $5.00Large quantity (car, pickup) per ton $150.00Large quantity (tractor & industrial) per ton $250.00

*17% State Solid Waste

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odd County Country Courier, Page 5 Friday, January 22, 2010

Help your

neighbors stay

safe this winter

Frigid temperatures and icyconditions increase the safety

risks for our elderly and disabled

neighbors. Here are some tips to

help them stay out of harm's

way this winter:

Offer your phone number

for emergency calls and check on

elderly loved ones and friends

regularly to make sure they are

alright.

If possible, arrange for

someone to shovel and de-ice

their walkways and steps.

During severe weather, see

if they need transportation to

and from medical appointments

or to the grocery store. Make sure they have emer-

gency supplies on hand includ-

ing a flashlight and extra batter-

ies, a battery-operated radio,

bottled water, non-perishable

foods, essential medicines and

extra blankets or sleeping bags.

If loved ones are cognitively

or physically disabled, arrange

for someone to stay with them

during a weather emergency.

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Todd County Country Courier, Page 6 Friday, January 22, 2010

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Health authorities urge H1N1

flu vaccinations for pregnant

women, who make up 1 percent of

the population but 6 percent of

H1N1 deaths. Some women balk,

but plenty roll up their sleeves. Flu

season lasts until May.

At least 28 pregnant women

with H1N1, commonly known as

swine flu, died last year in the

United States and another 100

were admitted to an intensive care

unit through Aug. 21, according to

the latest Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention, or CDC,

figures. Pregnant women are 7.7

times more likely to die from H1N1

compared with the general popula-

tion, according to an August 2009

editorial in the medical journal

Lancet. However, pregnant women

who get the H1N1 vaccine get sick

less often and their babies are less

likely to get sick with the flu than

babies whose mothers did not get a

flu shot, the CDC says.

This fall, Dr. Pancer was called

to DeKalb Medical Center to tend

to a Kentucky woman. Twenty-four

weeks pregnant, she had arrived at

the emergency room in this subur-

ban Atlanta hospital with fever and

shortness of breath. She quickly

deteriorated, went into intensive

care and began receiving intensive,

specialized care. Pancer performed

an emergency Caesarian section on

the woman in the intensive care

unit, delivering a 26-week-old baby.

A few days later, the mother was

disconnected from life support. Her

baby is doing well and living with

its grandmother.

"We were all in a state of shock,"

said Pancer, whose patient was one

of at least two pregnant women

who died this fall at DeKalb

Medical Center from complications

of H1N1 influenza. News of the

deaths spurred inoculations for

H1N1. When Pancer's office was

able to get supplies of the H1N1

vaccine, he began urging all of his

patients to get it, free of charge.

But some women refused, either

saying they've never been sick with

the flu or they just don't like shots.

"It's amazing to me that a little bit

of scary information can over-

whelm all of the good," said Pancer.

"I tell them, 'I saw her die.' And

they still say, 'Well, you know, I'll be

careful.' It's very irrational."

Doctors have always been cau-

tious about giving any medication

to pregnant women because of the

risk to the still-forming fetus. But a

spike in deaths and hospitaliza-

tions of pregnant women with

H1N1 changed that. "We have an

increasing number of obstetricians

who are vaccinating their patients

or at least knowing where their

patients can be vaccinated,"

Thomas Frieden, director of the

CDC, said in a recent news confer-

ence. The CDC doesn't know pre-cisely how many pregnant women

have already been inoculated

against H1N1, but doctors and

other health officials say they think

women are rolling up their sleeves

at a high rate.

It's not too late to get the shot

since flu season lasts until May.

Until recently, almost all of the flu

cases health officials had seen were

H1N1, but seasonal flu--protected

by a seasonal flu shot - is emerging,

the CDC's Frieden said in

December. Pregnant women should

get the H1N1 or seasonal flu shot,

not the nasal spray version of the

vaccine, which is made with live,

weakened flu virus and is not

approved for pregnant women.

However, after women have given

birth, the nasal spray vaccine is

safe for women, even if they are

nursing.

Federal health officials and the

medical community are pushing

the vaccine, stressing evidence that

shows it's a far safer alternative

than catching the flu. "The season-

al flu vaccine has been used for

many years in millions of pregnant

women and we have not seen any

increased adverse events for moth-

ers and babies," said Naomi K.

Tepper, an obstetrician-gynecolo-

gist and medical officer of the

CDC's Division of Reproductive

Health.

Flu vaccines are safe during all

three trimesters of pregnancy, sug-

gested a study published online in

the American Journal of Obstetrics

and Gynecology. Researchers at

Emory University, Johns Hopkins

University and Cincinnati

Children's Hospital Medical Center

reviewed past studies of flu vacci-

nation during pregnancy, as well as

data about disease and death from

flu infection. No study showed an

increased risk of complications to

the pregnant women or the fetus

from inactivated flu vaccination.

But data from previous pandemics

and seasonal epidemics confirmed

that pregnant women are at

increased risk of serious complica-

tions from the flu. "Pregnant

women are at increased risk from

any version of the flu, and there's

so much more flu right now than

there ever has been," said Kevin

Ault, a specialist in women's repro-

ductive health care at both

Atlanta's Grady Hospital and the

Emory Clinics. The American

College of Obstetricians and

Gynecologists--a membership

organization for physicians who

specialize in women's reproductive

health care--has made a "concerted

effort to get more ob-gyns to

become vaccinators," says the orga-

nization's president Gerald F.

Joseph, Jr. He said few ob-gyns

offered preventive vaccinations in

the past, but vaccines for the

human papillomavirus, or HPV,

have opened the door for doctors to

be vaccinators. The organization is

surveying its membership to find

out how many of their patients

were willing to get the H1N1 vac-

cine.

About half of pregnant women

and other adults with health prob-

lems that put them at greater risk

for complications don't seek med-

ical attention when they come

down with H1N1 swine flu symp-

toms, according to a CDC survey"When we've asked flu experts from

around the country and around the

world what they think will happen

in the rest of this flu season, about

half think they will have a lot more

cases between now and May and

about half think we won't," Frieden

said. "The truth is we don't know.

Only time will tell. And that's why

vaccination remains the most

important thing you can do to pro-

tect yourself and your family from

H1N1 influenza."

Iten Funeral HomeMike & Heidi Iten - Owners

P.O. Box 81

Browerville, MN 56438

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Todd County Country Courier, Page 10Friday, January 22, 2010

Wintertime weather can bring

about more than just snow emer-

gencies in Minnesota. Accidental

carbon monoxide (CO) poisonings

also peak during winter months,

according to a new report on CO

exposures released by the

Minnesota Department of Health

(MDH).

Its findings include the num-

bers and rates of Minnesotans

who are sickened by exposure to

this odorless, tasteless, and color-

less gas. The report notes that

while CO poisonings occur year-

round, they occur most often dur-

ing fall and winter. These colder

months are when faulty furnaces

and improperly maintained or

operated fuel-burning devices

such as non-electric space heaters

and power generators are likely to

be used. Hospitalizations, visits to

the emergency department, anddeaths due to unintentional, non-

fire related CO poisonings are also

more common among outstate res-

idents compared with metro

region residents.

In just a five-year period (2003-

2007), unintentional CO poison-

ings were responsible for 61

deaths, 175 hospitalizations, and

1,261 emergency visits among

Minnesotans. These numbers,

which refer only to incidents that

are not fire-related, are even high-

er when incidents involvin resi-

dential fires are included. The sta-

tistics paint a grim picture, espe-

cially since most of these uninten-

tional CO poisonings are com-

pletely preventable.

To prevent CO poisoning, MDH

recommends the following:

Install and maintain a CO

alarm within 10 feet of each room

used for sleeping

Have a qualified technician

check your heating systems and

fuel burning appliances annually.

Educate yourself and family

members about the signs and

symptoms of CO poisoning, such

as severe headache, dizziness,

nausea, and drowsiness:

www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/i

ndoorair/co/index.html.

Never leave a car or truck

running inside a garage attached

to your house, even if you keep the

garage door open. Instead, startyour vehicle and back it out of the

garage to let it warm up outside

during cold weather.

Never use a generator or fuel-

powered tools inside the home,

garage, in enclosed areas, or near

windows, doors, vents, and other

openings.

For more information about CO

poisonings, or if you have a poison

emergency, call the 24-hour

Minnesota Poison Control System

at 1-800-222-2222.

'Tis (still) the season for carbon monoxide risks

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Exercising outdoors in cold

eather offers the chance to

urn calories in a winter wonder-

nd. Whether the activity is ski-

g, skating, walking, snow shoe-

g, or jogging, exercising in the

hilly air can be invigorating and

elp keep ones fitness momen-

um going all season long.

Amy Goldwater, M.S., educa-

r, former body-building cham-

on, and physical fitness expert

r TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Offounds Sensibly), the nonprofit

eight-loss support organiza-

on, offers the following tips for

xercising safely in cold climates.

xercisers should get a doctors

ermission before beginning any

tness program.

Dress in layers. Ironically,

any cold-weather exercisers

ress too warmly. Exercise gen-

ates a considerable amount of

eat. For best results, wear lay-

s that can be removed and put

ack on as needed. Start with a

hin layer of synthetic material

uch as polypropylene, which

wicks sweat away from theody. For a middle layer, add

eece for insulation. Top with a

aterproof, breathable layer.

oldwater says, A good rule of

humb for cold-weather exercise

to dress for a day 20 degrees

armer; this allows for the heat

enerated by exercising. Wind

akes a cold day feel colder, so

nowing the wind chill factor can

elp exercisers plan what to

ear on breezy days.

Protect extremities. Try

earing a thin pair of gloves

under a pair of heavier gloves or

mittens lined with wool or fleece.

Buying exercise shoes a half-size

larger than usual will allow for

thick thermal socks or an extra

pair of regular socks. Note that

the body loses most of its heat

through the head and neck, so

insulate these areas with a hat

or ski band.

Warm up before a workout

by walking and stretching; its

well worth the time. In winterweather, muscles tighten and

take longer to loosen than they

do in warmer temperatures.

Goldwater explains that warm

muscles burn fat more readily

than cold muscles and that mus-

cle elasticity helps prevent

injuries. A warm-up also helps

improve the function of the nerv-

ous system and the heart.

Goldwaters guideline: Warm up

and cool down indoors in the win-

ter.

Choose practical exercise

gear. If it's dark, wear reflective

clothing. Choose footwear with

enough traction to prevent falls.Wear a helmet for skiing, snow-

boarding, and snowmobiling.

Protect eyes from snow and ice

glare with dark glasses or gog-

gles.

Remember sunscreen. It's as

easy to get sunburned in winter

as in summer even more so if

exercising in the snow or at high

altitudes. Wear a sunscreen that

has an SPF of at least 15. Use a

lip balm that contains sunscreen.

Drink plenty of fluids. Sip

water or sports drinks before,

during, and after a workout.

Exercisers can become just as

dehydrated in the cold as in the

heat. Goldwater cautions exer-

cisers to avoid drinking alcoholic

beverages while exercising in the

cold. Alcohol dehydrates and

it's important to stay well

hydrated since people lose water

through perspiration and breath-

ing, even in bitter weather, she

notes.

Know when to go inside.After generating a good sweat, a

body becomes more susceptible

to the cold, particularly in windy

conditions. When finished exer-

cising in cold weather, get back

into a warm environment as soon

as possible. Being wet and idle in

freezing conditions increases the

risk of hypothermia. Goldwater

says, Be alert to signs of

hypothermia: shivering, drowsi-

ness, disorientation, weakness,

loss of coordination and concen-

tration. Watch for frostbite,

which is signaled by numbness,

pallor, prickling, and itching of

the extremities including fingers,toes, nose, and ears. Get inside

immediately if signs of frostbite

or hypothermia occur.

Use common sense to be

safe. Goldwater recommends,

On very cold days, stay close to

shelter, and don't go out alone.

Having an exercise buddy is

always a good idea for safety

and encouragement!

Women can discover the enjoy-

ment of winter sports in a fun

and supportive atmosphere dur-

ing the weekend-long Minnesota

Department of Natural

Resources (DNR) winter work-

shop in February.

Whether jigging for panfish,

learning how to mush a team of

dogs or being introduced to snow-

shoeing techniques, the DNR

Becoming An Outdoors Woman

(BOW) programs annual winterworkshop will be fun for all. The

workshop is Friday, Feb. 26,

through Sunday, Feb. 28, at the

Audubon Environmental

Learning Center near

Sandstone. The program is for

women ages 14 and older.

Participants select their three

favorite activities from a list of

classes including dog mushing,

snowshoeing, cross-country ski-

ing, snowmobiling, quillwork,

archery, ice fishing and winter

hiking.

Lodging, meals, instruction,

equipment and evening enter-

tainment are all included in the

workshop fee. Registrations are

accepted by calling the Audubon

Environmental Learning Center

at 888-404-7743.

More information about the

winter workshop and other BOW

offerings is available at

www.mndnr.gov/bow or by call-

ing the DNR Information Center

at 651-296-6157 or toll-free 888-646-6367 and requesting a print-

ed copy of events.

odd County Country Courier, Page 11 Friday, January 22, 2010

Farmers Co-op Feed StoreYour Complete Farm Store - And So Much More!

320-594-2711 * 320-594-24151 block east of the bank * 105 Railroad Ave. Browerville

Dear valued patron,

The Farmers Co-op Board and Employees deeply appreciates your business.Each time you support the Farmers Co-op in Browerville, you help to insure that your community will

continue to have available the products and services needed for years to come. Its good for the com-munity, good for you! Since your support of our business is so important to your community, the boardand management of the Farmers Co-op has instituted an awards program that is available to all ourpatrons. Here is how it works......

Our Gold Patron AwardWhen you purchase a total of $10,000 or more a year in products and services through the Farmers

Co-op, you will receive a 1% award to your account. For example...you purchase $12,500 in one year.$12,500 x 1% = $125! This gets credited to any purchase made in the next year

Our Silver Patron AwardWhen you purchase $5,000 to $10,000 in products and services per year through the Farmers Co-op,

you receive a 1/2% award to apply to your account. For example...you purchases $7,500 in a year andreceive $37.50 good toward the purchase of any products or services at Farmers Co-op!

Our Bronze Patron AwardWhen you purchase $1,000 to $5,000 in products and services per year through the Farmers Co-op

you receive 1/4%!All these awards are on top of our current cash discounts and specials!! Let us award you for your

support of YOUR local co-op! Thank you for your business!

You must Sign Up for the Patron Awards Program

to take advantage of the savings in 2010!SENIOR

CITIZENS

We deliver

softener salt on

Wednesday at

no charge in

Browerville

Farmers Co-op Browerville

Patron Awards Program

Chill Out with safe outdoor exercise Outdoor opportunities atDNR winter workshop

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Serving Central Minnesota for 22 Years

odd County Country Courier, Page 12 Friday, January 22, 2010

A spaghetti dinner and

silent auction fund raiser for

Pam (Bryniarski) Loesch will

be held Saturday, February

13, from 4 to 9 pm, at Holy

Cross School, Marty, MN

(Pearl Lake).

Pam was recently diag-

nosed with M.S. (Multiple

Sclerosis). Along with M.S.

she has been plagued with

chronic migraine headaches

for approximately two years.

As of yet there has been no

resolution to the migraines,

which have sent her to the

ER two to three times a

month. She has also been

hospitalized for numerous

weeks during the past two

years. During a recent trip to

the ER, which included many

tests, one of which was an

MRI that showed the findings

of M.S.The migraine headaches,

and now M.S., has made life

very difficult, financially,

physically, and emotionally

for Pam. She is determined to

keep a positive attitude and

continue to live life as fully

as possible, one day at a time.

She continues to seek relief

from the headaches.

Pam was very apprehen-

sive about having a benefit

held for her. It is difficult for

her to admit that she needs

help in a situation such as

this, but realizes how fortu-

nate she is that others are

willing to extend their kind-

ness and generosity. She

wants everyone to know thatshe would do the same for you

if the situation should ever

arise.

For more information, con-

tact Lynn Lindquist at 320-

594-7704.

Pam (Bryniarski)Loesch fundraiser

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y Kevin Walsh,

V Broadcaster &

one Marrow Donor

"Is it painful?" Its the most com-

only asked question of bone mar-

ow donors, and its often asked

hetorically, because people believe

hey know the answer. In fact, most

eople believe that bone marrow

onation is about as painful as

hildbirth or passing a kidneyone. But, while bone marrow

onation isn't completely painless

ou wake up feeling as if you just

ok a spill on the ice), it's nearly

o. Doctors now harvest bone mar-

ow while patients are under gen-

ral anesthesia, so you don't feel a

hing until you're already in recov-

ry. Here are the five other common

yths about bone marrow donation

hich is one of the most fascinat-

ng, but misunderstood, life-saving

issions.

1.Myth: If you sign up as a

otential donor, you're going to be

oked with a needle. Not true. A

simple cheek swab is all thats

needed to check your tissue typing

so you can be entered into the bone

marrow registry. Because they fear

the needle, untold numbers of peo-

ple avoid the registration process

entirely because they dont want to

get stuck. If you make the first cut

and turn up as a potential match

for a particular patient, then you

will have some blood work donelater on that requires a needle. At

that point, though, many potential

donors are emotionally invested in

the process (especially since, now,

there's a specific person in need

involved) and will do just about

anything to help save a life.

2. Myth: You can only be a

match for someone in your family.

False. Most bone marrow matches

come from strangers. The chance of

your matching a brother or sister is

only twenty-five percent. Seventy-

five percent of bone marrow dona-

tions come from an unrelated

donor, and that's why everyone

who's eligible to register as a bone

marrow donor (and whose religion

permits it) should do so.

3. Myth: Bone marrow donation

is highly risky and even life threat-

ening for the donor. The truth is

that donating bone marrow is less

dangerous than you might think.

There are two options: non-surgical

and surgical. The non-surgical

process is similar to platelet collec-

tion and involves the donor taking

drugs prior to collection, to boost

the bodys production of stem cells.

In the surgical collection of bone

marrow, youre under general anes-thesia. There is some risk, as there

is for all surgeries, but theres no

record of a donor dying from com-

plications of a bone marrow har-

vest.

4. Myth: Bone marrow donors

and recipients can meet before

transplant. Actually, they cant

meet unless theyre family mem-

bers. If youre donating to a family

member, obviously you know the

identity of that person. With unre-

lated bone marrow donation, nei-

ther party can know who the other

person is, where they live, and the

result of the transplant for at least

six months. After six months, the

donor can know the result of the

transplant. After a year, if both par-

ties consent, contact between the

donor and recipient can be made.

They often do, and its usually very

emotional and rewarding.

5. Myth: Everyone who needs a

bone marrow transplant has

leukemia. The fact is that some

people who require a bone marrow

transplant do have leukemia, but

there are 75 different ailments that

are treatable with bone marrow

transplant. Most are blood dis-eases. And everyone who needs a

bone marrow transplant is an indi-

vidual, with individual health chal-

lenges, rather than part of a

homogenous group. That's why the

outcome of a bone marrow trans-

plant is always uncertain -- but you

never know what will happen until

you try to save a life.

Years ago, the pain associated

with bone marrow transplants was

the stuff of legend. Today, that's

just not the case. The donor usual-

ly returns to work or school within

a couple of days, and the body

regenerates the removed marrow

in about a week. Given the fact thatmost of the concerns that prevent

people from registering as potential

bone marrow donors are myths, it's

a shame that so many people let

their false beliefs prevent them

from saving lives. If you can regis-

ter as a bone marrow donor, check

out the facts, and join the ranks of

the everyday heroes who, literally,

give the best of themselves to others.

Two program options

for livestock producersOn February 2, a Dair

Management Workshop will begi

at 9:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn i

St. Cloud. The registration fee

includes a noon meal. Please pre-

register by calling MN Milk a

(877)577-0741.

Also on February 2, th

University of Minnesota Extensio

Cow/Calf Day will begin at 9:3

a.m. at the Staples Central Lake

College main campus. There is

registration fee which includenoon meal. For registration or fur-

ther information, please contac

Randy Pepin at Todd Count

Extension at (320) 732-4435 o

pepin019@umn.edu.

Partner and Me 4-H

Quilting RetreatPartner & Me 4-H Quiltin

Retreat will be held Friday

February 5, 6-9 p.m. and Saturda

February 6, 9 a.m.-3p.m. at Peace

United Church-North in Lon

Prairie. The is a small cost per pai

to cover lunch and snacks.

Anyone can participate who haprior sewing experience, can oper-

ate a sewing machine and sew

straight even seam. Pre-registra-

tion by January 27 is required an

participants need to bring thei

own sewing machine.

Please contact the Extensio

Office, 320-732-4435 for registra-

tion information.

Dahlman Abstract Company

320-732-3997 Fax: 320-732-6162

( 332 Central Ave Long Prairie ( Located next to the Post Office )

SERVING TODD COUNTY WITH

COMPLETE ABSTRACTING SERVICES

Incorporated since 1958

Dr. Peter Brenny

Dentist218-894-2755Emergency and new

patients welcome.

Nelson Insurance AgencyLicense# 286989

Auto Fire Life Commercial

223 N.E. 4th Street, Staples

Toll Free: 888-867-6064

If youre looking to buy,

stop in and see one of our sales

agents. We have many listings...

Ones sure to have your name on it!

Arlen Muenzhuber ~ Jamie Flan ~ Mona LaDue

www.east-westrealty.com

Long Prairie ~ 320-732-2222

Bill Nelson, Broker

FARMERS

75 Years Serving

America

Todd County Country Courier, Page 13 Friday, January 22, 2010

Al HoelscherAgent PO Box

254 Browerville594-6410

Paving the way

for you!Staples, MN 56479

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The Minnesota Department of

Natural Resources (DNR) encour-

ages snowmobile operators to

drive safely and drive smart this

winter.

Drivers should also be aware of

potential hazards and use good

judgment.

Snowmobile operators should

also make sure they complete a

snowmobile safety course. To

legally ride a snowmobile in

Minnesota, residents born after

Dec. 31, 1976, need a valid snow-

mobile safety certificate.

There are two ways to earn a

certificate:

At a traditional classroom

course taught in local communi-

ties by volunteers, available to

anyone 11 or older; course dates

and locations are available on the

DNR Web site at www.mndnr.gov

or by calling 800-366-8917.

From a DNR Adult or Youth

Snowmobile Safety CD-ROM (for

PC and MAC), available for those

16 or older by calling 651-296-

6157 or toll-free 888-MINNDNR

(646-6367), or by e-mailing

info@dnr.state.mn.us.

A copy of DNR s 2009-2010

Minnesota Snowmobile Safety

Laws, Rules, and Regulations

handbook is available by calling

the above phone numbers or on

the DNR s Web site at

www.mndnr.gov and click on

Education/safety.

More than 1,800 volunteer

instructors teach DNR snowmo-

bile safety courses across the

state.

DNR encourages snowmobile

operators to drive safely

The average cost per claim about $15,000 related to water

damage from frozen pipes

increased 33 percent between

2007 and 2008.

As Old Man Winter makes his

way across the country its impor-

tant to take a few minutes to

assess pipe vulnerability.

Freezing temperatures could

cause pipes to freeze and burst,

destroying floors, furniture, appli-

ances and treasured family heir-

looms.

A small crack in a pipe can

cause extensive damage, said

Jamie France, State Farm loss

mitigation manager. In mostcases, water losses can be avoided

by taking a few simple precau-

tions. Spending a few minutes to

protect your pipes could save you

time and expense down the road.

BEAT THE FREEZE

Minimize the chance your

pipes will freeze by insulating

pipes in unheated areas and those

that run along outside walls,

floors and ceilings. Disconnect

outside garden hoses, and seal

foundation cracks that let arctic

air freeze pipes in crawlspaces.

A few simple tasks can help

protect pipes and homes when a

severe freeze is predicted:

Open cabinet doors to allowheat to get to piping under sinks

and vanities near exterior walls.

Run a small trickle of water

from hot and cold faucets during

extreme cold.

Keep exterior doors to unheat-

ed spaces closed as much as pos-

sible during winter months.

If you plan to be away for an

extended period, have the water

system professionally drained.

If you are taking a short trip,

ask a neighbor to check the houseregularly during severe cold

spells. Discovering a burst pipe or

water leak quickly can prevent

excessive damage.

Install a whole house water

leak detection system.

If you own a business that will

be unoccupied for more than 24

hours at a time make arrange-

ments to have the building

inspected once a day during win-

ter. Quickly discovering a burst

pipe or water leak can prevent

excessive damage.

WINTER BUILDUP ON ROOFS

ALSO CAN BE DAMAGING

A heavy snow blanket and ici-cles hanging from the roof may be

beautiful, but those icicles can be

an indicator of a big problem ice

dams.

After several days of melting-

freezing cycles, its common for

the melted snow and ice to work

up under the roof shingles until

water enters the attic and eventu-

ally does damage to the ceilings,

wall and contents. These ice dams

usually form where the roof meets

the gutter and result in large

chunks of ice and icicles hanging

from the roof. Ice dams that go

unnoticed for an extended period

of time can do significant damage

to the building and its contents.One way to avoid this danger

is to keep snow and ice loads on

your roof to a minimum. Do not

go onto your roof to remove snow;

hire professionals or use long-

handled devices on the market

called roof rakes, which let you

stand on the ground and pull

down snow and ice. Remember to

stand clear of the falling snow

and ice.

Theres no way to guarantee an

ice dam wont damage your home,

but you can take steps to cut the

chances of an ice dam forming inthe first place:

Thoroughly clean all leaves,

sticks and other debris from your

homes gutters and downspouts.

Evaluate the insulation and

ventilation in your attic. Most

experts agree the R-value of attic

insulation should be at least R-30

(R-38 is preferable in northern cli-

mates).

IF ICE DAMS ARE CAUSING

WATER DAMAGE

The following are short-term

fixes. In order to avoid the same

problem in the future, a qualified

contractor should assess the

amount of attic insulation andattic ventilation (especially

around where the ice dam

formed) and look for holes in the

air barrier between the living

spaces and the attic.

If you see water staining at an

exterior wall or ceiling where

there is snow on the roof above it,

act quickly to avoid extensive

damage.

Hire a contractor to carefully

remove most of the snow from the

roof above the ice dam. The con-

tractor should avoid touching the

roof with the removal equipment

or even walking on the roof if pos-

sible. Cold roofs are more prone to

damage because they are morebrittle than they are in the sum-

mer.

Have the contractor create one

or two grooves in the ice dam to

allow the ponding water to drain

off. These grooves should not be

taken down to the roofing as this

may damage the roof. If neces-

sary, the contractor can use heat

tape in the groove on a temporary

basis to keep the groove open.

Dont let water damage your day

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odd County Country Courier, Page 16riday, January 22, 2010

SELLNOWLaw OFFICES P.A.

Thomas Sellnow,

Attorney

877-297-1125

Toll Free

732-1919

Long Prairie

218-894-4618

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*Purchase Agreements *Wills

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*Probate *Corporations

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Jason Marthaler, 320-249-6062

Howard Marthaler, 320-250-2984

Valley View Estates Assisted Living celebrat-

ed its 10th Anniversary last fall. We employ

about 20 people in the areas of providing per-

sonal care, nursing, meal

preparation, and housekeeping and mainte-

nance. The small number of staff means we get

to know each of our residents very personally

and therefore understand their needs. Our goal

is to promote self-care and independence, assure

safety, comfort and cleanliness, and to maintain

stability and dignity to our residents. Our

trained attendants are ready to assist residents

with their needs around the clock and our RN is

on-call to address medical concerns that arise.

We offer a wide variety of personal services

which are available to residents who need assis-

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We promote Total Wellness of the mind,

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exercise and activities, church services, social-

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meals a day. We also provide assistance with

setting up and transporting residents to in-town

medical appointments. Family and visitors are

always welcome. We strive to create an at home

feeling for our residents. We have beverages

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