By Tyler Trieglaff

Notes from the Chief

Notes from the Farm…Pigs in a blanket. That was my Halloween costume. Always good when one can make fun of themselves.  

Deer hunting came and went this year on the farm. We had six of us hunting and only got one deer. Opening weekend was my weekend off so I was in the deer stand bright and early Saturday morning. Around 7:30 a.m., I saw two bucks that started about 200-yards away and one came within 30-yards of the stand. It was fun to watch, and I reached for my rifle, which I left in the house. Oh well, there will be plenty of more time.  Not sure if I would have shot at it anyways. Hunting isn’t always about shooting deer, but just about getting out in nature and enjoying the serenity of the field and woods.  

Monday morning, I was in the stand and at about 7:40 a.m., I heard one gunshot that was fairly close. A few minutes later dad called and asked if I heard him shoot which I did, not knowing it was him. He told me that he got an 8-point buck. Out of the stand I went off to help the old man with his deer.  

Last year Uncle Pat shot a similar buck and this year it was dad’s turn. Dad said he earned this one, for all the years he has sat in that deer stand. This was only his second deer from this stand. Dad was also using his original Marlin 30-30 lever action. There was not much other action as far as downed deer on the farm this year. Maybe next year.

Dad bought the rifle from his Uncle Walt Roxtrom some 63 years ago, he said. Uncle Walt was married to Grandpa Ed’s sister Mable. Those of you with history in Frazee will remember that Walt and Mable’s farm was out on State Highway 87 and they later lived in town on Willow across from the lake. One interesting fact about Uncle Walt’s farm is he had a small concrete building to house blasting caps or dynamite. I believe that piece of history is still standing just off State Highway 87.  

Friday, Nov. 14

7:53 a.m. Traffic stop with warning for stop sign violation.

4:03 p.m. Assist an elderly female who drove her electric wheel chair onto the highway.

6:37 p.m. Assist with a juvenile male who was walking near U.S. Highway 10. The boy gave a fake name to the state trooper and officer was able to identify the male as a student from Frazee. Officer arranged to meet the boys mother in town. 

Saturday, Nov.15

4:26 p.m. Wallet found on State Highway 87 and turned over to Frazee Police. Officer made contact with owner and wallet was returned.

4:49 p.m. Report of a domestic argument between male and female. Issue was that the male had screwed the door to the camper shut to which they both claimed they owned the camper. The female gathered some of her belongings and left.

5:34 p.m. Open door on a business downtown. Owner contacted and someone was on the way to secure the building. Nothing seemed to be out of place.

9:04 p.m. Report of a male driver that may be impaired. Unable to locate.

Monday, Nov. 17

10:55 a.m. Female reporting possible abuse from a male party. Under investigation.

5:51 p.m. Complaint of unknown debris in the traffic lane on Juniper Ave E. Officer picked up the garbage and relocated it to a dumpster in town.

8:36 p.m. Welfare check on a male party who was assaulted earlier in the week.

11:49 p.m. Report of a domestic incident between male and female. Both parties denied anything happening.

Tuesday, Nov. 18

8:01 a.m. Traffic stop for brake light out.

8:13 a.m. Parking complaint on Lake St S.

4:33 p.m. Officer talked with a property owner who had a vehicle parked on the front lawn while she was unloading groceries.

4:43 p.m. Report of people trespassing on a property. The property had recently changed hands back to the original owner and the former owner was complaining about people trespassing. Civil matter between the two parties.

7:39 p.m. 911 hang-up on Main Ave W. Male party was playing video games and sat on his phone. All is well.

8:50 p.m. Assist with a medical.

Wednesday, Nov. 19

11:13 a.m. Male party reporting that someone is using his name and sending messages asking for money.

7:53 p.m. Assist with a hit and run on County Highway 29.

8:54 p.m. Female party claiming that her ex-boyfriend is burning her property. Male party admitted to burning her clothes because she cheated on him and was now with the other dude. Charges pending for burning garbage and property damage.

Thursday, Nov. 20

4:04 p.m. Civil matter between property owner and former owner.  

6:13 p.m. Report of a fire behind Rivercrest Apartments. No issue, it was a small campfire.