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y Rin Porter Now that the county has sold bonds to

nance the remodeling of the Historicourthouse in Long Prairie, the project will benderway in June. Requests for bids for themodeling work have been published andds were due May 10. The county boardtends to open them May 12 at 2 PM andake the awards May 17. Contegrityonstruction Managers of Little Falls haseen hired to oversee the project. Countyficials will work together to serve as the

eneral contractor. At the end of April and beginning of May,

cal contractors were invited to tour theuilding and gather information to help themepare their bids. All building trades will be

eeded: electricians, plumbers, carpenters,ment workers, etc.The Blade took a tour of the building with

ounty Administrator Nate Burkett. We wereble to learn which original parts of theourthouse will be retained and which partsill go. The goal of the project is to keep asuch of the original building as possible, but

ecause there have been so many remodel-g projects in the past, a lot of the original

esign of the building is already gone.The current interior wall paneling, paint,

rpet, ceiling tiles, and shelf systems of theuilding were probably installed in the 1970snd 1980s, although the dates are not cer-in. Green shag carpet, painted panelingeets, white acoustical ceiling tile, and

nadorned shelving are found in some com-

bination in almost every space on all threefloors. Many rooms have multiple layers of wall covering, as revealed through holesmade in the walls by architects or engineershired by the county to evaluate the building.

Parts of the building that will be kept andrefurbished or restored include the yellowbrick walls wherever they can be uncovered,woodwork from the third floor courtroom, theterrazzo floors and stairways, some of thebuilt-in wood cabinetry, the wood banisters,the MacNeale & Urban safe, one of the four vault rooms manufactured by Diebold Safe &Lock Company of Canton, Ohio, the metaldoors of all the vault rooms, the courtroomceiling, and possibly the stone framing of theoriginal window openings.

We did not see the fine, seasoned oakfloors that were described by the writer for The Long Prairie Leader in his Nov. 21, 1883,article about the new courthouse. We sawterrazzo floors, cement floors, and floors cov-ered with carpet. Perhaps when the carpet isremoved, there will be rooms that still havethe original oak floors.

The yellow brick used to build the HistoricCourthouse came from a brickyard inClarissa. The Blade is looking for that brick-yard to see what remains. It is not known if the exact color of the brick could be matchedwith clay from another location to repair dam-aged bricks during the interior remodelingproject.

The four vault rooms are probably uniquein Central Minnesota. They were manufac-

tured by the Diebold Safe and LockCompany, incorporated in 1876, formerly theDiebold Bahmann Company founded in 1859by Charles Diebold of Cincinnati(http://antiques.lovetoknow.com). The com-

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Now that the county has sold bonds to finance the remodeling of the Historic Courthouse in Long

rairie, the project will be underway in June.

By state park standards, Lindbergh State Park, is small, just 570 acres,but acre-for-acre it is one of the most beautiful parks in the state.

Lindbergh State Park may be small,

but its big on beauty

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By Sue Farmer The birds are back.With every step along the wooded hik-

ing trails of Charles A. Lindbergh StatePark near Little Falls, I hear bird songs.Skiing through these same woods lastwinter revealed only silence. On this lus-cious spring day with the temperature inthe mid 70s and a clear blue sky over-head, the air is resplendent with thesweet sounds of returning migrators, war-blers, finches, bluebirds and robins,Year-round residents, the black-cappedchickadees, nuthatches and sparrows join the chorus.

One of the singers raises his voiceabove all others, an American redstart.How can such a petite bird create such abig sound? The striking little bird is blackwith orange-red markings on his sides,tail and wings. He is flitting through themixed hardwood forest along the eastbank of Pike Creek, putting on a lightshow every time he flaps his wings. Whenthe bird alights on a tree branch, it lifts itshead and sings. The bird is known to behyperactive, but he pauses long enoughfor me to click the shutter, once.

By state park standards, LindberghState Park, is small, just 570 acres, butacre-for-acre it is one of the most beauti-ful parks in the state. Pike Creek runsthrough the middle of the park. The creekis still warbling its song of spring as itdashes from the wetland it drains to the

mighty Mississippi. The rhythmic sound fast-moving water over rocks is the perfect accompaniment for the chirping birds A strong breeze ruffling the fledgling lumnescent green leaves of the aspen com-pletes natures opus to spring.

The park is named for Charles ALindbergh, Sr., a former MinnesotCongressman, who owned a farm/sum-mer home just southeast of Little Falls onthe bank of the Mississippi. Famed aviator Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr. spent hisgrowing up years on the farm and alsomanaged it for two years prior to headingoff to college and world-wide fame as thfirst person (1927) to fly an airplane solfrom the United States to France. In1931, the Lindbergh family donated thfarm house and 110 acres to the state asa memorial to the senior Lindbergh. Moracres were added to the park over theyears. While the history is interesting andIm sure it would be fun to tour the farmhouse and see the exhibits in the visitorcenter, all I really care about is the parkswild side and that it saves a diverse natu-ral area for birds, mammals and reptilesthat is is a great place to hike and ski and

that it is a nice, close-to-home respitefrom a complicated world.

I start my hike on the west bank ofPike Creek just down the hill from thparking area/picnic grounds. It is here begin my search to find the perfect large

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The Todd County ADA, together with the Todd County Dairy

Farmers, Congratulate our 2011 Dairy Princesses and Ambassadors!

Thank you to all our sponsors!Gold Sponsors

Stearns Vet Outlet, Melrose

MN National Bank,

Long Prairie

Long Prairie Packing,Long Prairie

Coborns, Long Prairie

VR Trucking- Shawn & Vicki

Rowe, Browerville

Modern Farm Equipment,

Sauk Centre

Silver SponsorsMidwest Machinery Co.,

Glenwood

Farmers Co-op Feed Store, Browerville

Dairyland Supply,

Sauk Centre

Crop Production Services, SaukCentre

Stearns Electric Assoc., MelroseTodd County Implement,

Browerville

Bronze SponsorsAmerican Heritage National

Bank, Long Prairie

First District Assoc., Litchfield

Long Prairie Machinery,Long Prairie

John Wiese Ford, Sauk Centre

K & N Custom Pumping,Sauk Centre

AMPI, New Ulm

Worms Lumber & Ready Mix,

Long Prairie

Prairie Lakes Co-op,

Long Prairie

Sauk Centre Country Store, Sauk

Centre

Mid MN Federal Credit Union,

Staples

Famo Feeds, Freeport

Murphys IBA Sales & Service,

Underwood

Co- SponsorsBrown & Krueger Law,

Long PrairieCountryside Plumbing &

Heating, Long Prairie

Iten Funeral Home, Browerville

Ace Hardware, Long Prairie

Allen Hoelscher Ins., Browerville

First National Bank of Osakis

Finewood Structures,Thane Schultz, Cushing

Central MN FederalCredit Union,

Long Prairie/Grey Eagle

Todd County Vet Clinic, Clarissa

Unity Bank, Clarissa

DonatorsD & B Country Classic Catering,

Browerville

Dans Prize, Browerville

Knotty Pine Embroidery& Screen Printing, Browervile

Pictured: Front row: Angel Holmquist Sponsored By: Central Minnesota Credit Union and Brenda Rausch Sponsored By Nelson Creamery, Jr. Dairy Ambassadors; Middle row: Tayah Smith Sponsored By AMPI, Kimberly Blommel Sponsored By Osakis Creamery & Family Dairies, Samantha Salber Sponsored By Todd County NFO & Champion Milking Systems, Emma Motl Sponsored By Osakis Creamery & Centre Dairy, and Tiffany Hulinsky Sponsored

By AMPI, Dairy Princesses; Back row: Sarah Paskewitz Sponsored By Land O Lakes, Rachel Perish Sponsored By Whole Farm Co-op, Deandra LunemannSponsored By Central Ag Services, and Rachel Stoterau Sponsored By Nelson Creamery, Jr. Dairy Ambassadors.

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Purchase Your Two Day Pass From Most Local Businesses For $5.00 NOW ThroughJune 23rd. Cost After June 23rd Is $5.00 Each Night. Anyone 13 And Older Will

Need To Purchase A Two Day Pass Or Pay Admission Each Night.

The Browerville Heritage Days Volunteer Committee Would Like To Than

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Daily Armband EventsAdvance 2 for $30.00At The Fair $20.00 ea.

Talent Contest (Pre-Registration Required)

Sweet Corn Feed July 30

Grandstand Events:Thur. July 28

Motto Cross RaceFri. July 29

Demolition DerbySat. July 30

Tractor Pull(Morning - out of field) Truck Pull (Afternoon)

Sun. July 31 Demolition Derby

128th Annual Todd County Fair July 28 -July 31, 2011

Magels Carnival on Midway

visit our website for schedule/ information www.toddcountyfair.comor call 320-732-2739 VVendor Boothsendor Booths AAvailablevailable

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 $10.00Concrete (separate load/landfill) per yard $4.00Concrete (Transfer Station) per yard $8.00Demolition landfill gate fee $5.00

Demolition Containers

- R EMODELING , 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 $5.0033 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 quanti ty (tractor & industrial) per ton $250.00

*17% State Solid Waste

Todd County Transfer Station 2010 Product Price List

Todd County Transfer Station * 320-594-22101 mile South of Browerville on Hwy. 71

Were not just the dump anymore! Your 1 Stop Shop for All Your Disposal Needs!

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- THINK GREEN - KEEP TODD COUNTY CLEAN -THE STAFF AT TODD COUNTY

TRANSFER THANKS THE PUBLIC FOR THEIR SUPPORT

IN HELPING KEEP TODD COUNTY CLEAN

AND OUR OPERATION RUNNING SMOOTHLY

Sooner or later

it all comes to us

odd County Country Courier, Page 4 Friday, June 3, 2011 Bear hunt lotteryto be rerun

Hunters who applied for a 2011Minnesota bear hunting permitwill have to wait a little longer todetermine if they were successfulin this years lottery.

Thats because the Departmentof Natural Resources (DNR) isrerunning the bear lottery due to acomputer-related error.

Though no bear hunting licens-es have been issued, the DNRreports some hunters may be

under the mistaken impressionthey have been selected as a win-ner because they viewed incorrectcontent on the agencys websitebefore the error was detected.

The message to bear hunters isthat well get the word out whencorrect lottery results are avail-able, said Dennis Simon, DNRwildlife section chief. We regretany inconvenience this misinfor-mation has caused.

Simon said older data from2009 rather than the most currentdata from 2010 was used by thecomputer to determine hunterpreference level. As a result, many

bear hunting permit winners wereerroneously selected based onincorrect preference information.

Our job is to conduct a fair andaccurate lottery and thats whatwe will do, said Simon.

New lottery results will be post-ed on the DNR website in earlyJune and successful hunters willalso be notified by mail later inJune.

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A kids coloring project from the Midwest Dairy Association

ThanksFarmers......For keeping ushealthy with REALDairy Foods

THANKS TO ALL OF OUR HARD WORKING FARM FAMILIES!

Prepared and paid for by the Ingebrigtsen for Senate Committee, Box 1325, Alexandria, MN 56308

MinnesotaState Senator

BillIngebrigtsen

Member of the Agricultureand Veterans Committee

Todd County Country Courier, Page 5Friday, June 3, 2011

Cheese burger Pie1 pound ground beef 1 small onion chopped1 cup shredded cheese2 eggs1/2 cup Bisquick1 cup milk

Brown meat and onion and drain. Spray pan with cookingspray. Place meat and onion mixture in the bottom of a 10 inch piepan. Top with cheese. Mix Bisquick, milk and beaten eggs. Place

on top of the cheese. Bake 400 degrees for 25 minutes.

Broccoli-Cheese Quesadillas1 c. shredded cheddar cheese1/2 c. finely chopped fresh broccoli2 tbsp. Picante sauce or salsa4 corn or flour tortillas1 tsp. butter, divided

Combine cheese, broccoli, and picante sauce in bowl; mix well.Spoon 1/4 of the cheese mixture onto 1 side of each tortilla; fold

tortilla over filling.Melt 1/2 tsp. butter in 10 inch nonstick skillet over medium

heat. Add 2 quesadillas; cook about 2 minutes on each side or untiltortillas are golden brown and cheese is melted. Repeat withremaining butter and quesadillas. Cool completely. Makes 4 serv-ings.

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Were proud of ourAmericanFarmersfor all theirhard work!

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133 4th St. NE, Staples 218-894-1399 318 Jefferson St. S, Wadena 218-631-1405

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Call 320-732 3874888-732-3874

Celebrate JuneDairy Month byraising a glass ofmilk to Midwestdairy farm families

June Dairy Month, an annualcelebration that began in 1937, istraditionally a time to reflect ondairy foods and the industry thatmakes it possible. It was createdas a way to help distribute extramilk when cows started on pasturein the summer months. Today, itsrich history continues, with com-munities, companies and peoplefrom all over the country observingJune Dairy Month in a variety of ways.

In the Midwest, dairy farmsand families often open their gatesto visitors at breakfasts and tours,while grocery stores and otherbusinesses feature dairy productsduring the month. America'sheartland from North Dakota to

Arkansas is home to more than11,000 dairy farms and the peoplebehind the products dairy farm-ers. And while these farms maydiffer, dairy farmers share a pas-sion for their livelihoods and inproducing wholesome, nutritiousdairy products for people of allages to enjoy.

Nutrient-rich dairy foods areone of the most economical sourcesof nutrition. In fact, few foodsdeliver dairy's powerhouse of nutrients in such an affordable,appealing and readily availableway. The 2010 Dietary Guidelinesfor Americans encourages childrenand adults nine years and older toenjoy three servings of low-fat orfat-free milk, cheese or yogurtevery day. And at about 25 centsper glass, milk provides one of therichest sources of well-absorbed

calcium in the American diet.Even with all of the time con-

straints that come along with sum-mer activities, it is important toremember to have nutritiousmeals throughout the day.

Consumers are invited to visitMidwest Dairy's websitewww.midwestdairy.com to learnmore about dairy farmers and thedairy industry, plus get nutritiontips and more delicious dairyrecipes.

Dairy Fast Facts 98 percent of all U.S. dairy

farms are family owned. Typically it takes two days to

get from the farm to the grocerystore.

There are dairy farms in all50 U.S. states and Puerto Rico.

It takes 3 cups of broccoli toequal the calcium in one cup of milk.

An 8-ounce serving of low-fatplain yogurt contains 490 mil-ligrams of potassium; about thesame as a banana.

One ounce of hard cheese(like Cheddar) contains 8 gramsof protein; an egg contains 6grams.

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www.fnbosakis.com320-859-2101

Member FDIC/Equal Housing Lender

Grandpas Attic & Gifts Antiques & Collectibles

210 1st Ave. E Osakis 320-859-5575 Open 10-5 dailyPrimitives Lawn & Garden Kitchenware

Beautiful Vintage Costume Jewelry Amish Baskets Les Kouba Prints S/N

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Todd County Country Courier,Page 7

Friday, May 6, 2011

DNR to restore natural plantcommunity along PaulBunyan State Trail

A project that will restore native plantcommunities and help ensure safety alongthe Paul Bunyan State Trail between PineRiver and Backus begins Monday, May 16,and will continue through the first week inJune, according to the MinnesotaDepartment of Natural Resources (DNR).

The trail will remain open while thiswork is being done, but trail users should

exercise caution around the crews and theirequipment.The goal of the project is to restore a dry

oak-aspen-pine woodland plant communityby reducing the density of existing jackpine thickets in some areas.

This central Minnesota plant communi-ty is dependent on disturbance, so tools likecutting and possibly prescribed burningin the future are used to restore andmaintain the diversity and integrity of theplant community, said Angela Anderson,resource specialist for the DNRs Divisionof Parks and Trails.

The project also will help ensure safeconditions along the trail. Areas will bethinned to create better visibility for opera-

tors of cars and recreation vehicles.Funding provided by the Clean Water,Land and Legacy Amendment made it pos-sible to start needed natural resourcesmanagement on the Paul Bunyan StateTrail, which is paved for more than 100miles between Brainerd and Bemidji andstill has good quality native plant commu-nities within its right-of-way, Andersonsaid.

Conservation Corps Minnesota is doingthe work under the supervision of theNatural Resources Management Programof the Division of Parks and Trails. Crewswill work their way south along a nine-milesegment of the Paul Bunyan State Trail,starting in Backus.

For more information, visitwww.mndnr.gov or call the DNRInformation Center at 651-296-6157 or toll-free 888-646-6367 between 8 a.m. and 4:30p.m. Monday through Friday.

Construction prompts temporaryclosure of Paul Bunyan State Trailon southeast side of Lake Bemidjithrough mid-June

While construction is underway on anew segment of the Paul Bunyan StateTrail on the southeast side of Lake Bemidji,the trail will be closed for approximatelyone mile north of the parking lot at FifthStreet and Gould Avenue through mid-June, according to the MinnesotaDepartment of Natural Resources (DNR).

The new segment to be paved extendsfor approximately 1.5 miles between LakeShore Drive and the existing trail. It willprovide a paved trail connection from thesoutheast side of Lake Bemidji to the citytrail along Bemidji Avenue on the south-west side of the lake. Construction will bepartly on the old Burlington NorthernSanta Fe railroad grade and partly on anew alignment through the south shorearea by the Sanford Center and NymoreBeach public water access site. The con-tractor is Knife River Materials fromBemidji.

The Paul Bunyan State Trail is current-ly paved for 112 miles between Brainerdand Bemidji. The trail eventually will bepaved for 120 miles from Crow Wing StatePark south of Brainerd to Lake BemidjiState Park north of Bemidji. Future trailand bridge construction will be required tocross Highway 197 (Bemidji Avenue) to con-nect to the state trail at the south end oClausen Avenue.

For construction updates and moreinformation, visit www.mndnr.gov or callthe DNR Information Center at 651-296-6157 or toll-free 888-646-6367 between 8a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Large Selection Of:Cutting Parts Guards Sections Disc Fine Knives Hold Downs

** Sickles By Special Order **Visit us today for all your farm and home needs!

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Minnesota DHIAMinnesota DHIAProudly Salutes Our

Dairy IndustryCome On Over to MN DHIA Prof essional Services for Prof itable Dair ying

For moreinformationcontact oursupervisor:

Judy Rickbeil -31256 Killdeer Dr.Browerville, MN

56438;320-594-6387

* Individual Cow Milk Testing Services* Mastitis Culturing

* Milk UreaNitrogen Testing

* Feed & Forage Testing

* Dairy Comp 305 and Scout Software* Manure Testing * Water Testing

* Ear Tags* Records Analysis

* Computers* Palm Pilot (DC 305 Sync)

DHIA Doesnt Cost -It Pays!

Thanks - To Everyone Who Helped Sponsor & Donate Prizes for Our Annual Banquet

TODD COUNTYTODD COUNTYVETERINARY CLINICVETERINARY CLINIC

Large & Small AnimalsLarge & Small AnimalsDr. Jeff Sauer ~ Dr. Wes Hanvy

Dr. Jerry Pieper ~ Dr. Carin FrenchickKate ~ Jennifer

Joyce ~ Pat ~ SophiaBrowerville & Clarissa 218-756-2226

Long Prairie 320-732-6922Eagle Bend 218-738-3462

Thank YouFarmers!

You are theheart of

our business!

Front, left to right: Kelsey Sellner, Stephanie Kasper, Janet Oelfke, Chelsey Johnson. Middle, leftto right: Emma Motl, April Johnson, Chaneen

Haler, Emily Krekelberg. Back, left to right:Jennifer Janak, Theresa Twohey, Erin Daninger,

Mary Zahurones.

This years finalists for the title of Princess Kay of theMilky Way have been named. The 12 young women fromdairy farm backgrounds were selected at the conclusionof a three-day event for county dairy princesses held in

St. Joseph. Each of the 12 will be sculpted in butterduring the 2011 Minnesota State Fair. Princess Kay iscrowned each year the night before the State Fair opens.

Emma Motl, 19, Browerville, daughter of Mike Motland Kim Harf, is representing Todd County,

Midwest Dairy Association is a non-profit organizationfunded by dairy farmers to build demand for dairy prod-ucts through integrated marketing, nutrition educationand research. Midwest Dairy is funded by checkoff dol-lars from dairy farmers in a 10-state region, includingMinnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska,Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas and easternOklahoma. For more information, visit www.midwest-dairy.com. Follow us on Twitter and find us on Facebook

at Midwest Dairy.

Todd County Country Courier, Page 10Friday, June 3, 2011

Finalists named forPrincess Kay of theMilky Way contest

Broccoli-Cheese Pie2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs4 eggs1 1/4 cups milk1/2 teaspoon hot sauce1/4 teaspoon saltpepper, to taste2 cups cubed whole-wheat bread, (about 2 slices, crusts removed)3 cups broccoli florets2 teaspoons olive oil4 slices Canadian bacon, diced1 onion, chopped1 cup grated Monterey Jack

Preheat oven to 350F. Coat a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan (6-cupcapacity) with cooking spray. Add breadcrumbs, tilting to coat bot-tom and sides.

Whisk eggs, milk, hot sauce, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Addbread and stir to coat. Set aside in the refrigerator.

Steam broccoli until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Refresh undercold water, drain well. Chop coarsely.

Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon and onion; cook, stirring often, until softened and lightgolden, 3 to 5 minutes. Add onion mixture and broccoli to the eggmixture; stir in cheese. Pour into the prepared pan, spreadingevenly.

Bake the pie until light golden and set, 45 to 50 minutes. Let coolslightly, cut into wedges and serve.

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Dr. Peter Brenny

Dentist218-894-2755Emergency and new patients welcome.

If youre looking to buy,stop in and see one of our salesagents. We have many listings...

Ones sure to have your name on it! Arlen Muenzhuber ~ Jamie Flan ~ Mona LaDue

www.east-westrealty.com

Long Prairie ~ 320-732-2222Bill Nelson, Broker

Paving the way for you!

Staples, MN 56479

218-894-3105 Asphalt Paving - Seal Coating - Fill - Black Dirt - Gravel -

Crushed Rock - RipRap - Sod - Basements - Site Prep - Driveways - Ag Lime - Parking Lots- Landscaping - Ponds - Demolition -

Hauling - Excavating - Peat

Vanguard Insurance Services,Inc

Independent Agent Joe Pesta Agency 529 Lake St. S. P.O. Box 28, Long Prairie, MN 56347

320-732-6629 Fax: 320-732-1907

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Call Stacey at320-594-2911 forad prices and

informationBe seen by up to

20,000readers monthly

odd County Country Courier, Page 11 Friday, June 3, 2011

Al Hoelscher,Agent

PO Box 254Browerville

320-594-6410

Stump Grinding withPortable Grinder Duane Johnson

Swanville

320-547-2408Free Estimates ExperiencedReasonable Rates Insured

And Tr e e Ser v i c e

IMMUNIZATIONSNO APPOINTMENT NECES-

ARY - FIRST COME, FIRSTERVE Vaccine available:Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis

DTaP), Polio, MMR, Hib,aricella, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B,PV, Meningococcal,neumococcal, Tetanusiphtheria, Tetanus Diphtheriaertussis (Tdap)

Call 320-533-4652 for moreformation.

Tuesday, June 7, Long PrairieMM Clinic, Courthouse Annex,30 - 12 noon & 1 - 4 pm

Monday, June 27, Long PrairieMM Clinic, Courthouse Annex,30 - 12 noon & 1 - 4 pm

CHILD AND TEEN CHECK-PS

Call for an appointment 320-33-4652 or 1-800-953-4440.

Wed, June 15, Thurs, June 16,ues, June 21 & Wed, June 22,ourthouse Annex, By appoint-ent, Call Debra 320-533-4652

FAMILY PLANNING &

EALTH SERVICESFor more information or an

ppointment call 1-877-275-6123.Thursday, June 23, Family

lanning Clinic, CentraCarelinic, Long Prairie, By appoint-ent only, 1-877-275-6123

WIC - WOMAN, INFANTSND CHILDREN

Tue, June 14, Eagle Bend WIC,ssemblies of God, 9 am - Noon

Mon, June 20 & Wed, June 22,Long Prairie WIC, Main StreetGovernment Center, 9 am - 4 pm,(across street from Post Office)

Call 1-800-953-4440 or 320-732-4456 to see if you are eligible forWIC.

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSINGCLINICS

Wed, June 8, 2011, Village View Apartments, By appointment,Grey Eagle, Nona Walker 320-285-

2667Thurs June 9, Sunrose Courts,

By appointment, Browerville,Theresa Zirbes 320-594-0078

Thurs, June 9 & Thurs. June 30,Senior Center, By appointment,Long Prairie, Myrna Golnitz 320-732-2282

Fri, June 10, Hillside Apartments, By Appointment,Browerville, Florence Rickbeil320-594-6391

Tue, June 21, Senior Center, Byappointment, Bertha, Jo Fern 218-639-2080

Wed, June 15, Heritage Place,By appointment, Clarissa, Irene

Kotula 218-756-2212Thurs, June 16, Greenleaf

Apartment Building, By appoint-ment, Eagle Bend, Lois Klucas218-738-5180

BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICSMon.. June 6, Hewitt Senior

Center, 1 2 pmTues. June 14, Staples Com-

munity Center, 11:30 am 12:30pm

JUNE IS Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat

Month, American RiversMonth, Cancer In The

Sun Month, Dairy Month,Turkey Lover's Month,

National Accordian Awareness Month,

National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month,

National Ice Tea Month,National Papaya Month,

National Pest ControlMonth, National Rose

Month, Fight The FilthyFly Month, and Zoo and

Aquarium Month

June 1: Dare Day; June 2:National Rocky Road Day;June 3: Repeat Day; June4: Old Maid's Day; June 5:Festival Of PopularDelusions Day; June 6:Teacher's Day andNational Applesauce CakeDay; June 7: NationalChocolate Ice Cream Day;June 8: Name Your PoisonDay; June 9: DonaldDuck Day; June 10:

National Yo-Yo Day; June11 ; National Hug Holidayand King KamehamehaDay; June 12: MachineDay; June 13: NationalJuggling Day and KitchenKlutzes Of America Day;June 14: Pop Goes TheWeasel Day; June 15:Smile Power Day; June16: National Hollerin'Contest Day; June 17:Watergate Day and Eat

Your Vegetables Day;June 18: InternationalPanic Day; June 19: WorldSauntering Day; June 20:Ice Cream Soda Day; June21: Cuckoo Warning Day;June 22: NationalChocolate Eclair Day;June 23: National PinkDay; June 24: MuseumComes To Life Day; June25: Log Cabin Day; June26: National ChocolatePudding Day; June 27:National Columnists Day;June 28: Paul BunyanDay; June 29: CameraDay; June 30: Meteor Day

Todd County Public Health Chocorazz Smoothies1 banana, sliced and frozen1 cup chocolate milk1/2 cup raspberry yogurt

Place banana, chocolate milk,and yogurt in blender. Cover andblend until smooth. Pour into 2glasses. Serve immediately.

Cherry Yogurt Parfaits1 can cherry pie filling, divided16 oz vanilla yogurt, divided1 cup graham cracker crumbs

(about 16 squares), dividedCombine 1 cup pie filling andone carton of yogurt; place about 2tablespoons each in six parfaitglasses. Top each with 1-2 table-spoons of the graham crackercrumbs, about 2 tablespoons piefilling and about 2 tablespoonsyogurt. Divide remaining crackercrumbs and pie filling/yogurt mix-ture between parfait glasses.

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June Dairy Month, anannual tradition developed tocelebrate the dairy industryand its many contributions toour society, originated in1937. During its first twoyears, 1937 and 1938, it wascalled National Milk Monthand ran from June 10 to July10. The 1937 event, sponsoredby chain stores, was given thetheme "Keep Youthful - DrinkMilk." Originally supportedby the National Dairy Council(NDC), June Dairy Monthwas established to help stabi-lize dairy demand duringperiods of peak production. Toassist in that effort, NDC pro-vided promotional materialsto the 6,300 stores participat-ing.

"June Dairy Month"became the official title of thepromotion in 1939 andfocused on greater use of dairy products. Campaignmaterial, prepared by NDC,was offered to producers,processors and dairy productdistributors. June DairyMonth was initially funded bya one cent per pound butter-fat assessment in June.

During the war years, lessemphasis was placed on pro-motion, more on surviving thewar. The retailers helped cus-tomers receive an adequatesupply of dairy products andprovided information to helpuse them properly.

After the war, effortsfocused on resuming dairyproduct usage and regaining'lost' butter sales. In 1947 theslogan was "30 Days for ADA in June." The goal was "Sales,not Surplus." By 1950, retail-ers, producers and processorsall worked together to pro-mote June Dairy Month.

In 1955 American Dairy Association (ADA) became thenational leader for JuneDairy Month campaigns. Theemphasis changed to salespromotion programs for dairyproducts, and advertising andmerchandising programswere added to an already-effective public relations pro-gram. The June promotionbecame a month-by-monthmerchandising event in whichone or more foods made frommilk were highlighted nation-wide on a monthly basis. This

advertising was visible evi-dence of dairy farmers' dollarsat work.

June Dairy Month contin-ued to evolve over the yearsand entire communitiesacross the country, both ruraland urban, have embraced itand have become involved inmany ways. Some celebratewith dairy food demonstra-tions. In others, dairyprincesses have distributedproduct samples at cream-eries, grocery stores, and localbanks. Some rural communi-ties sponsor cattle shows andprincess contests with corona-tion ceremonies. One of thetraditional highlights is aparade, featuring county andregional dairy princesses,town officials, floats andmarching bands. Other activi-ties include cow milking con-tests, cow visits at zoos, orbanks offering free milk andice cream cones.

The cooperation betweenfarmers and other communitymembers are really the basisof what June Dairy Month isall about - celebrating andusing a wonderful product.

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Beach Bread

1 long loaf (about 3 feet) French bread, cut into 3 pieces,then sliced in half 4 Tablespoons butter, meltedOnion powderGarlic powder1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or Gorgonzola cheese1 cup seeded, diced fresh tomatoes2 Tablespoons chopped freshgreen onions1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Preheat oven to 425 F. Line a baking sheet with nonstick

foil.Brush cut sides of French bread with melted butter.Sprinkle lightly with onion and garlic powder. Top withblue/Gorgonzola cheese, tomatoes, onions, mozzarella, andparsley.

Bake 10 to 15 minutes, until bread is crusty on the outsideand top is melted and just beginning to turn golden.

Yield: 6 appetizer servings or 12 as a bread serving with ameal

Note: Italian bread or any other crusty white bread may besubstituted for the French bread. The amounts are approxi-mate, so feel free to simply follow the method with your

favorite bread.

Chicken Salad2 - 3 cups cooked chopped chicken1 cup red grape halves1 8 oz can mandarin oranges1/2 cup chopped walnuts1 cup plain yogurt1 stalk celery chopped1/4 teaspoon curry powder2 tsp sugar1/8 tsp pepper

Cook the chicken. Chop and combine with all other ingredi-ents. Mix and chill.

Note: This is a delicious salad for a luncheon or office party.The curry powder is the secret ingredient!

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ny became famous when all 878 of itsfes and their contents survived the Greathicago Fire of 1871. In 1874 the companyoved to Canton, Ohio, and built a larger anufacturing facility. It is still in businessday, specializing in manufacturing andstalling ATMs, with a subsidiary that makesting machines. Only one of the vault roomsll be retained in the remodeled Historic

ourthouse.The beautiful MacNeale & Urban safe in

e auditor/treasurers office was manufac-red in Cincinnati also. MacNeale & Urbanade safes between 1870 and 1888ttp://en.allexperts.com). The company wastablished in 1855 as Urban, Dodds, andompany. It later moved to Hamilton, Ohio.he company ceased operation in 1903ttp://freepages.history.rootsweb.ancestry.c

m/butlercounty/macneale.html). The safesll at auctions today for thousands of dol-s.The terrazzo floors and stairways found in

rts of the Historic Courthouse will bestored during the remodeling project.

Terrazzo is a type of flooring that is made of mall chips of stone set in a binding material,en ground over until completely level,cording to Wikipedia.com. The floor is gen-ally created on top of a finished concrete

surface. To restore the floors, they will firsthave to be stripped of all wax, sealer, and dirtand carefully cleaned. Stains found must beremoved, and chips repaired. Then thefloors will be reground and polished.

The wood banisters, third floor courtroomwoodwork, and some of the built-in woodcabinetry will be refinished or restored bycontractors specializing in that type of work.Some of the wood is oak, and some is other species. The drawers in the cabinetry havedovetail construction, and some have theoriginal handles.

The stonework used to frame the originalwindows will be uncovered during the demo-lition phase of the remodeling project, fromJune 1 to about July 15. At that point, it will beevaluated and decisions made about how toproceed with a design for the new windows.

All the bonds have been sold for thefinancing of the remodeling project. Themoney is in place. Burkett said that some of the demolition contractors are eager to beginwork the day after the bids are awardedinstead of waiting until June 1. The newlyremodeled Historic Courthouse is expectedto be ready for occupancy sometimebetween March and June 2012.

flowered trillium for a photograph.Growing throughout the moist, deciduouswoods of Lindbergh are huge stands of the white-petaled, yellow-centered beau-ties. The brilliant petals are surroundedby lush, green septals. Later in theblooming cycle the petals turn light pink or lavender. Sprinkled amidst the trillium,which dominate the forest floor here frommid to late May, are wood anemone, pur-ple and yellow violets and white trout lily.

Lindbergh State Park is renowned for its spring time woodland flowers and ahike along any of the parks trails willreveal a rainbow of spring empherals.Soon columbine, spring beauty and yel-

low ladies slippers will come into bloom.Their time to shine is short lived as theclosing forest canopy will steal the sun-light and the flowers of springtime willsoon be just a memory.

Near the northern boundary of thepark, a bridge leads hikers across PikeCreek and then its possible to hike downthe east bank of the creek. The trail has just enough terrain change to keep it inter-esting and it follows closely the meander-ing journey of the creek through the park.This is an excellent birding trail and theplace where I spot my first American red-start. It is one of the most common war-blers in the state, but it is new to me and Ienjoy its antics.

After circling back to the picnicgrounds, I decide it is time to head for theparks prairie. This involves hiking a longlooping trail to the west and north. Finally,the wooded trail gives way to prairie andthe sun-flooded grassland is a nice breakfrom the confinement of the forest. Inplaces this prairie is very wet and it isthere I find growing one of my springtimefavorites, marsh marigolds. The lemonyellow flowers are growing in profusion,offering a brilliant counterpoint to thebrown, gray grasses of a prairie still dally-ing between winter and spring. Later therich, tall grasses, prairie flowers, black-eyed Susans, asters and blazing star willtake center stage. Im at the far northwest

corner of the park and want to hike theshort trail along the Mississippi on thesoutheast side of the park. Theres noth-ing to do, but put one foot in front of theother and enjoy a gorgeous spring day.

Along the way to the river, I swingdown a trail that traverses the high bankon the southeast side of the creek. Theforest here is a mix of hardwoods andpine. Im strolling along enjoying the lulla-by of the creek and the sighing of wind

through pines when above me comes aflash of wings, and the kee, kee, kee voiceof a broad-winged hawk. Just the sight of a hawk, white, rust speckled, black tippedwings in motion, would be enough, butthis one gives me more. He lands in a treenear the trail and allows me to takenumerous photos. The broad-wingedhawk is no doubt looking for lunch. Hisgaze is intense as he surveys the forestfloor. Its short, round wings give the hawkthe ability to fly through dense woods andto swoop down on unsuspecting pray. Inshort order the bird takes flight, soars highabove the trees and goes on about its day.

My day is winding down as Ive hikedalmost all the trails in the park. I cross thehighway and meander down the trail thatleads to the Mississippi. The river is wideand tranquil here and a bench at a slightbend in the river is the perfect spot to sitand watch the world roll by. The azureblue-on-blue of sky and water is mesmer-izing. There are great views of the river now, but once the trees are fully leavedout, it will be tough to get even a glimpseof the river.

Im about to call it a day when I hear the wild, ringing sounds of a pileatedwoodpecker. The forest is dense here andI cant locate Minnesotas largest wood-pecker. Then the crimson-headed blackbird lands on a tree a few feet away fromme. The bird pecks its way up the tree,looking for insects. I click the shutter afew times, but when I move to get a better

angle the bird takes flight. Its wing tips arflecked with white and they flash in thsunshine as the bird sails away. Thelarge, old growth trees in the park are theperfect habitat for pileated woodpeckersand several make their home here.

Lindbergh State Park is located justsouthwest of Little Falls on the west bankof the Mississippi River. The park has 3drive-in camping sites in a wooded areaon a high bank on the east side of PikeCreek. There are two cart-in sites and agroup camp. There is a large picnic area,which includes a picnic shelter, volleybacourt and horseshoe pit. Canoes may berented for use on Pike Creek and the riverThere are eight miles of hiking trailsSome six miles of trails are groomed focross country skiing in winter. Three mileof trails are open for winter hiking ansnowshoeing is permitted anywhereexcept for the groomed ski trails.

A day pass or annual permit is requiredto use Minnesotas state parks. However,on Saturday, June 11 the states 72 parksand recreation areas are offering freeadmission. Parks in the Todd Countyarea in addition to Lindbergh, includeLake Carlos (Alexandria), Crow Win(Brainerd), Mille Lacs Kathio (OnamiaFather Hennepin (Isle), Glendalough(Battle Lake), Glacial Lakes (Starbuckand Sibley (Willmar).

Lindbergh, continuedCourthouse, continued

One of several safes located within the courthouse.

Left: an ornate banister on the staircase leading to the second floor. Above: The court room.